Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the author of The Bright Years, the story of April and Leo, a couple on the brink of collapse. When their house goes up in flames, family secrets and thorny histories emerge as they are forced to decide what is worth … Continue reading The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
Month: May 2026
The Shippers by Katherine Center
Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: St. Martins Press Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrator: Patti Murin Synopsis: After a whole lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton decides to solve her intimacy issues once and for all at her sister’s destination wedding on a cruise ship. With the help of a little pop psychology, … Continue reading The Shippers by Katherine Center
Out of Her League by Ava Rani
Goodreads Release date: May 12, 2026 Publisher: Avon Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: To make her ex jealous, an ambitious young surgeon recruits a charming star soccer player to be her date to a lavish Parisian wedding—but love might have a game plan of its own, in this stand-alone romance from the USA Today bestselling author of the … Continue reading Out of Her League by Ava Rani
First and Forever by Lynn Painter
Goodreads Release date: May 12, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A football star and a diehard fan entangled in a PR stunt—that only one side knows is fake—might be the right play in this new romantic comedy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter. Duffy Distefano loves three things: her dad, the … Continue reading First and Forever by Lynn Painter
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Dutton Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Nothing is as it seems—and no one is telling the truth—in this page-turning thriller about a young lawyer forced to defend a man on trial for murder against the mentor who taught her everything: her husband. When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder … Continue reading Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
A Little Bit Bad by Cassandra Neyenesch
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: “Pretty much the platonic-ideal beach read.” —Ada Calhoun, New York Times bestselling author of Crush Hello Beautiful meets Miranda July in this sexy, darkly comedic literary novel set in San Diego about an obsessive love affair that ends in a murder For Perdita Jungfrau, … Continue reading A Little Bit Bad by Cassandra Neyenesch
The Wish by Heather Morris
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Harper Perennial Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel full of the author’s characteristic empathy and understanding of the human a dying teenager with a final wish, a lonely young man on a journey towards connection, and the … Continue reading The Wish by Heather Morris
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: How far would you go to rescue your child? A mother races against the clock—and finds herself on the wrong side of the law—in a desperate fight to save her teenage daughter in this pulse-pounding thriller from the author of Reese’s Book Club … Continue reading Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop starlet is determined to uncover her sister’s killer, no matter what it costs. When superstar Blair Baker is murdered moments before her triumphant … Continue reading Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson
April Recap
This April reading recap features a mix of contemporary fiction, thrillers, and romance, highlighting standout books by Sarah Morgan, Sally Hepworth, and Alex Finlay. With a strong focus on early summer reading vibes, this wrap-up includes bingeable thrillers, character-driven fiction, and feel-good, escapist reads perfect for beach season. Also included are April book recommendations, a spring reading list, quarter one favorites, and current reads ranging from fast-paced suspense to light, summery romance. Ideal for readers looking for April reading wrap-ups, summer book recommendations, and seasonal TBR inspiration
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