A wildly ridiculous, laugh out loud mystery packed with murder, poodles, questionable decisions, sex, and one spectacularly chaotic amateur sleuth. Goodreads | Don’t Cross Mo Ellery Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud mystery following the indomitable hot mess Mo Ellery, whose job as a school crossing guard … Continue reading Don’t Cross Mo Ellery by Birdie Horne
Month: August 2026
Big & Lily by Lisa Roe
An uplifting, laugh out loud story about sisterhood, second chances, and discovering who you are when life takes an unexpected detour. Goodreads | Big and Lily Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Harper Perennial Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A sharply funny, deeply heartfelt novel about two sisters who discover the best way to find yourself … Continue reading Big & Lily by Lisa Roe
See It Through by Julia Wolf
A Small Town Wyoming Romance With Heart, Heat, and a Dash of Suspense Goodreads | See it Through Release date: April 1, 2025 Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Emma Wilder and Sean Masters Synopsis: This house isn't big enough for the both of us... As my older brother’s best friend, Remington Town used to be like … Continue reading See It Through by Julia Wolf
Let’s Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard
A steamy, slow burn friends to lovers rom com with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days energy, big city charm, and a romance worth fighting for. Goodreads | Amazon Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Dell Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Fall for the brand-new sexy, sweet and heart aching romance from the bestselling … Continue reading Let’s Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard
Divas by Rebecca Chance
Glamour, gossip, and outrageous drama make this a deliciously addictive bonkbuster Goodreads | Divas Release date: September 3, 2009 Publisher: Simon and Schuster UK Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Stunning good looks, a gorgeous fiancé, a bottomless trust fund, London's leading It Girl, Lola Fitzsimmons, leads a charmed life, a pampered princess whose rich father funds … Continue reading Divas by Rebecca Chance
July Recap
A solid month of romance, thrillers, cozy reads, and surviving summer one book at a time July was a solid month around here—both for reading and for surviving summer. I had a couple of meh reads, a handful of books that really stood out, and two that I already know are making their way onto … Continue reading July Recap
How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop by Poppy Alexander
A charming seaside bookshop setting can’t quite make up for a romance that never fully comes to life. Goodreads | How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop Release date: August 18, 2026 Publisher: Avon Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: After a social media post gone wrong, a literary agent runs away to look after a … Continue reading How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop by Poppy Alexander
The Matchmaker’s Cottage by Kat Sloane
A heartfelt second chance romance filled with fall charm, emotional depth, and small town magic. Goodreads | Amazon Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A cozy fall romance wrapped in small-town charm reunites the owner of a bed-and-breakfast with her childhood sweetheart for a celebrity matchmaking scheme which has … Continue reading The Matchmaker’s Cottage by Kat Sloane
Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon
A trendy premise with plenty of drama, but not enough bite. Goodreads | Trad Wife Release date: August 4, 2026 Publisher: Harper Audio Genre: Mystery/Thriller Narrators: Ann Marie Gideon, Hillary Huber, Eva Kaminsky and Amanda Stribling Synopsis: Inspired by the #tradwifetok phenomenon, a novel in which trad wives with dark personal secrets in a small … Continue reading Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon
Poppy Montgomery Gets Even by Gordon Jack
This charming modern cozy mystery features a senior sleuth who turns anger into a hilarious revenge mission against online scammers.
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