⸻ Alt text: A February reading recap post featuring romance, thriller, and fiction titles. Highlighted books include Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris (emotional, character-driven fiction about grief and healing), Whisper Sweet Nothings by Laura Pavlov (single dad, small-town romance), Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles (romantic suspense with a protective single mom), and Love Song by Elle Kennedy (next-generation hockey romance set in the Briar universe). The post also mentions themed content including Valentine-inspired romance recommendations, Winter Olympics–inspired book suggestions, an audiobook starter guide, and a 10-year Bookstagram anniversary post. Currently reading Turn Off the Light by Jacquie Walters (dual timeline gothic thriller), listening to Served Him Right by Lisa Unger (revenge thriller), and watching Season 2 of Paradise on Hulu starring Sterling K. Brown.
Category: Romance
In Time With You by Kristin Dwyer
Nieve Monroe's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from a river accident. Blaming herself, she retreats to her grandmother's house, where she wakes up on the first day of college a year before the tragedy. Now, she must navigate the complexities of love, guilt, and destiny as she tries to rewrite fate and save the boy she lost.
Books to Read If You’re Missing the Winter Olympics
Get ready to keep the Winter Olympics spirit alive with these top-notch books and thrilling reads! Whether you're a fan of figure skating, hockey, or downhill racing, there's something for everyone to keep that competitive energy fueled.
Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles
Catherine Cowles's 'Across the Vanishing Sky' is a thrilling blend of romance and suspense. Braedyn Winslow's return to Starlight Grove is a rollercoaster of emotions, as she faces her past and confronts the dangers that lurk in the shadows. With Dex Archer by her side, she must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty.
Romance Books That Feel Like a Valentine
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean over the top grand gestures or sugary sweet love stories. Sometimes the most romantic books are the ones that feel intimate, thoughtful, and deeply human, the kind of stories that linger long after the last page. These romance novels feel like receiving a Valentine in book form: tender, emotional, … Continue reading Romance Books That Feel Like a Valentine
The Best Worst Thing by Lauren Okie
From a stunning new voice in romance, Lauren Okie's 'The Best Worst Thing' is an intimate story about starting over, second chances, and the transformative power of love. With a captivating narrative and a standout audiobook performance, this contemporary romance is a must-listen.
Free Falling by Jill Shalvis
Goodreads Release date: February 3, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: College rivals become workplace frenemies-turned-lovers in this warm, sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestseller Jill Shalvis. First, they were rivals… Now they're stuck with each other… Retired hockey player Caleb Colburn needs this construction project to prove himself in the family business, … Continue reading Free Falling by Jill Shalvis
Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart by Emma Simmerman
Audiobook review of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart by Emma Simmeman, narrated by Andi Arndt and Aaron Shedlock. A suspenseful college murder mystery featuring messy relationships, toxic exes, enemies-to-lovers tension, sharp banter, and a binge-worthy audio performance.
Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry
Goodreads Release date: December 30, 2025 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genre: Romance Narrators: Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais Synopsis: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry comes a gripping romance set in 1983 where a woman’s search for the truth about her father’s death entangles her with the small-town sheriff and a legend of … Continue reading Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry
A Little Christmas Matchmaking by Carolyn Brown
Goodreads Release date: October 7, 2025 Publisher: Sourcebooks Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrator: Abigail Reno Synopsis: New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown brings her Southern sass to Christmas in this friends to lovers contemporary romance full of Great Aunt Bernie's matchmaking shenanigans and lots of kissing under the mistletoe.Tripp Callahan's leather shop in Spanish Fort, Texas … Continue reading A Little Christmas Matchmaking by Carolyn Brown
