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 Review: First and Forever by Lynn Painter

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 Review: Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray

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 Review: A Little Bit Bad by Cassandra Neyenesch

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 Review: The Wish by Heather Morris

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 Review: Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister

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 Review: Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson

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

Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Pamela Dorman Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the New York Times -bestselling author of Ghosted and The Love of My Life comes another love story wrapped in a an up-all-night thriller with a dark secret at its core 2010. Carrie and Johan, madly in love, marry on the beach in Thailand, five months into their … Continue reading Review: The One Day You Were My Husband

Goodreads Release date: April 28, 2026 Publisher: Brillance Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby returns to Triple Creek Ranch with a sizzling romance between a brooding ex–Secret Service agent and the president’s daughter he’s sworn to protect. Five years ago, Secret Service Agent Gideon James took a bullet to … Continue reading Audiobook Review: Safe Keeping by Kristen Proby

Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Books Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Queen of the beach read,” (Cosmopolitan) New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey returns with a heartfelt escape to coastal Carolina. After the worst day in her professional life, burnt-out NICU nurse Daisy Stevens runs to Cape Carolina, North Carolina, looking for a … Continue reading Review: Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey