A twisty, darkly funny psychological thriller about obsession, secrets, and the perfect marriage gone very wrong Goodreads Release date: June 30, 2026 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: From bestselling indie thriller writer Natalie Barelli comes a new deliciously dark novel about a woman who married the man of her dreams, only for him to … Continue reading The Housewife by Natalie Barelli
The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne
A sleek, addictive literary thriller that entertains—but doesn’t quite surprise Goodreads Release date: June 30, 2026 Publisher: Harper Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Award-winning author Teddy Wayne follows the tremendous critical success of his breakout sensation The Winner—a New York Times Top Ten Thriller of the Year—with another seductively twisty page-turner about the explosive impact of a beautiful Norwegian au … Continue reading The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne
Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman
A Clever, Cat Fueled Psychological Thriller Full of Neighborhood Secrets Goodreads Release date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Bantam Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: These are your neighbors. One is a killer.When she begins to peer into the lives' of her glamorous neighbors, one woman discovers a terrifying secret in this riveting psychological thriller with nine lives worth … Continue reading Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman
Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances
A sexy, smart storm chasing romance packed with banter, heart, and unforgettable chemistry. Goodreads Release date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Two storm chasers find a love that could blow them away in this electric debut romance. Wedding photographer Sloane Michaels might spend most of her year running after brides, … Continue reading Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances
Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy
A charming coastal retelling of Persuasion filled with second chances, family bonds, and summer romance. Goodreads Release date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A debut novel for fans of Jane Austen, Elin Hilderbrand, and Gilmore Girls, Worse Than Strangers is a Nantucket-set retelling of Austen’s Persuasion about finding romance, second chances, … Continue reading Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy
Someone Else’s Husband by Kimberly McCreight
A slow burn, character driven domestic suspense where truth fractures across perspectives and nothing is quite what it seems. Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: Knopf Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight delivers a tour de force of character-driven suspense: the story of two women whose secrets and desires entrap them … Continue reading Someone Else’s Husband by Kimberly McCreight
Every Version of You by Natalie Messier
A Thought Provoking Time Travel Romance About Second Chances, Fate, and Finding the Right Path Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: For fans of The Love of My Afterlife and The Seven Year Slip, Reese’s LitUp Fellow Natalie Messier’s debut following a woman who gets a chance to relive … Continue reading Every Version of You by Natalie Messier
Tropesick by Lauren Okie
A spoiler-free review of Tropesick by Lauren Okie, a meta romance about forced proximity, second chance love, and romance tropes coming to life in a slow-burn, angsty story set in the Hamptons.
Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood
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The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
Addictive Satirical Fiction for Your Summer Reading List Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Pride and Prejudice for the modern a fresh and stylish debut following a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame, perfect … Continue reading The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
