Book Look: I Love You S’more by Auriane Desombre

Styled by sunshine, s’mores, and a SoCal state of mind. If you’re craving the perfect summer rom-com, I Love You S’more by Auriane Desombre checks all the boxes:
✔️ Queer joy
✔️ Camp rivalries
✔️ Second-chance romance
✔️ SoCal vibes for days

We had to build a book look worthy of the story.

This swoony, sapphic romance takes place at a Southern California summer camp, and we leaned into the sunshine-soaked setting to create an outfit that channels the warmth, playfulness, and nostalgia at the heart of this book. Think campfire chats, awkward crushes, and that magic only summer love can bring.

I Love You S'more

by Auriane Desombre
on April 8, 2025
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A sapphic rival-to-lovers story about two counselors who find an unexpected romance during a summer they will never forget! Perfect for fans of Auriane Desombre''s beloved debut I Think I Love You.

Ivy Raines needs camp for an escape like she did as a child. After going through a very public breakup with her first girlfriend and teen TV show mega star, she wants nothing more than a summer of sunshine, friends and s'mores as newest counselor.

But when she signs up to run the camp's musical production she soon finds herself in a rivalry she didn't see coming with the co-director, Rynn. She's bossy and thinks she knows everything because she's been most experienced counselor. Worse, it's a girl Ivy had a falling out with when she was younger. It's the last thing Ivy needs while going through a breakup but as tension between them builds, sparks begin to fly brighter than a campfire.

As the days get hotter, will Ivy discover she can still have the summer escape she needed after all...in the way her heart has always wanted?

The Look

I Love You S’more is a sweet and heartfelt rivals-to-lovers story set at summer camp, where past friendships, present tensions, and maybe-something-more spark between two girls who just can’t stay out of each other’s orbit. If you love layered characters, relatable awkwardness, and a plot that wraps around you like a campfire blanket, this book is for you. Putting together an outfit with the same vibes gave us all the summer feels on a dreary day (anyone else CRAVING summer!?).

💜 Skirt – A bold, flowy purple printed skirt that feels made for spinning through talent show night or sneaking away for lakeside heart-to-hearts.
☮️ Tee – A West Coast-themed shirt with a nod to Disneyland (hello, mouse ears!) because this book is rooted in SoCal magic—and that joy deserves a shoutout.
🧡 Sandals – Braided orange slides that bring some sunshine to every step.
🕶️ Sunnies – Retro-style, golden-tinted sunglasses made for beach day vibes and golden hour moments.

There’s something so special about summer love stories, especially ones that center queer characters with joy and heart. I Love You S’more brings all that and more. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or curled up inside with a fan and a fizzy drink, this is the kind of book that makes you smile all the way through.

Have a favorite camp-set romance? Tell us in the comments!

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