12 Apple Orchard, Cider Festival & Harvest Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Fall Reading There are certain things I want from my fall reading: crisp small town settings, apple orchards, cider, baked goods, harvest festivals…and apparently a suspicious death or two. 😂 Apple themed cozy mysteries may be one of the most ridiculously specific corners of … Continue reading Cozy Mysteries for Apple Picking Season
Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
A sweet, steamy he falls first romance with a patient retired bull rider, small town charm, sister dynamics, and fantastic narration from Erin Mallon and Stephen Dexter. Goodreads | Trying Not to Need You Release date: September 22, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: om NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan comes a new … Continue reading Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
A fun and flirty fake-dating college hockey romance made even better by Kat Auden and Alex Kydd’s fantastic duet narration. Goodreads | Mac Myers Needs Me Release date: August 28, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Kat Auden & Alex Kydd Synopsis: Mac Meyers.My secret crush.Most unattainable guy on campus.Relentless flirt (except with me). Being friends … Continue reading Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
A Killer for Christmas by Kim Harrington
Sleighing, Slaying, and Peak Christmas Cozy Vibes Goodreads | A Killer for Christmas Release date: September 22, 2026 Publisher: Crooked Lane Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Wrapped in red has a bloody new meaning in this contemporary holiday romance with a murderous twist, perfect for readers who enjoyed The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year. Christmasville, Maine, … Continue reading A Killer for Christmas by Kim Harrington
Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting
A steamy college hockey romance with forced proximity, opposites attract, and only-one-bed tropes—but the juvenile humor and insta-love missed the mark for me. Goodreads | Chase Lovett Wants Me Release date: January 4, 2025 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A brand new standalone, opposites attract, college hockey romance. Chase Lovett. Star of my (unrequited) fantasies. Hottest guy on … Continue reading Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting
The Sugar Maple Inn by Laura Bloom
Small town romance, fall festivals, forced proximity, and a billionaire who has absolutely no business being in this adorable little town? Say less. Goodreads | The Sugar Maple Inn Release date: September 15, 2026 Publisher: Dell Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A small-town café owner and a globe-trotting billionaire discover that their online connection is more … Continue reading The Sugar Maple Inn by Laura Bloom
Pick a Fall Vibe, Get a Book Recommendation
12 Fall Book Recommendations for Every Reading Mood Fall reading is not one size fits all. Sometimes I want an apple orchard, a charming small town and two people falling in love while leaves conveniently flutter around them. Other times I want a creepy motel, a haunted house or a serial killer keeping me up … Continue reading Pick a Fall Vibe, Get a Book Recommendation
What About Us by Kristen Proby
An emotional hockey romance with a devoted hero, powerful healing, and an incredible audiobook cast Goodreads | What About Us Release date: September 10, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the next installment of the Silver Springs series, What About Us, a small town, friends to lovers, hockey romance set … Continue reading What About Us by Kristen Proby
The Challenge by Penelope Ward
A spicy, emotional second chance romance with shared history, forced proximity, and one very lovable single dad. Goodreads | The Challenge Release date: July 22, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Nothing says welcome home like accidentally moving in with your first heartbreak…and his little girl.Coming back to my small Wyoming hometown was supposed to be … Continue reading The Challenge by Penelope Ward
Trust Fall by Lynn Painter
A Charming YA Rom Com Set in NYC during the Fall Goodreads | Trust Fall Release date: September 29, 2026 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Genre: YA Romance Synopsis: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, Lynn Painter, comes a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl … Continue reading Trust Fall by Lynn Painter
