A sweet, spicy surprise pregnancy romance with a golden retriever hero you’ll absolutely adore Goodreads Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Blackstone Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Natasha Madison turns up the heat when a night of passionate brings together a man who was never looking for love and a woman … Continue reading Falling for You by Natasha Madison
Endless Summer Nights by Willow Aster
Four books in, and Windy Harbor is still delivering the emotional romance, family chaos, and small town charm that keeps me coming back. Release date: July 9, 2026 Publisher: Willow Aster Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrator: Megan Wicks and Gideon Frost Synopsis: A steamy, second-chance, small-town, hockey romance full of heartbreak, heat, and the one he … Continue reading Endless Summer Nights by Willow Aster
Trying Not to Love You by Kaylee Ryan
A Small Town Second Chance Romance That Hits Hard in Audio Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Lyric Audiobooks Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Connor Crais Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series set in a small town, surrounding four sisters. Trying Not to Love … Continue reading Trying Not to Love You by Kaylee Ryan
Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly
A sizzling opposites attract romance packed with mouthwatering food, fiery chemistry, and plenty of heart. Goodreads Release date: July 21, 2026 Publisher: Avon Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: The Bear meets It Happened One Summer in this delicious new romance from USA Today bestselling author Grace Reilly, in which a down-on-his-luck chef and a determined social media maven strike … Continue reading Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly
Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee
A glamorous modern mythology of billionaire gods, betrayal, and toxic family power games Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Crown Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Old gods, new rules. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee puts a modern-day twist on ancient mythology in this bold reimagining of the Greek gods as a family of billionaires—with all … Continue reading Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee
Last Night Was Killer by Mary Pauline Lowry
A chaotic, laugh out loud mystery about motherhood, memory gaps, and waking up with a dead body in your car Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre; Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: A suspenseful, bighearted, and laugh-out-loud story of a single mom trying to do it all—including solve a murder she may or may not … Continue reading Last Night Was Killer by Mary Pauline Lowry
June Reading Wrap Up: My Favorite Books, Summer Recommendations & What I’m Reading Next
This June reading wrap-up features my favorite books of the month, including contemporary romance, romantic suspense, psychological thrillers, and cozy mystery audiobooks. Inside you’ll find June book recommendations, summer reading inspiration, audiobook suggestions, and reviews of books by Heather Frances, Corinne Michaels, Kirsty Greenwood, and Catherine Steadman. Whether you’re looking for beach reads, binge-worthy thrillers, five-star romances, or cozy mystery series to start this summer, you’ll find plenty of recommendations to add to your TBR.
Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox
A twisty pageant thriller filled with longtime grudges, buried secrets, and a chilling cold case. Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Secrets emerge as a Texas beauty pageant turns deadly in this rich and addictive novel with a jaw-dropping twist from psychological suspense author Kelsey Cox. 2000: Isabelle Whitmore vanishes at Sherman Ranch … Continue reading Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox
Falling Into You Jill Shalvis
Small town second chances, family chaos, and a love that refuses to stay in the past Goodreads Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casa Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Some love stories don’t stay buried, no matter how far you run. Hazel Pierce has three goals for coming back to Star Falls:1. Help her estranged … Continue reading Falling Into You Jill Shalvis
The House Guest by Jennifer Pashley
An unsettling psychological suspense novel about power, obsession, and the dangerous games people play. Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Little Brown Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: An aspiring chef finds she has bitten off more than she can chew when her gig as a private cook to a bestselling author turns deadly in this propulsive, … Continue reading The House Guest by Jennifer Pashley
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