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.
Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt
An emotional, healing romance brought to life by two phenomenal narrators. Goodreads | Lost and Found Release date: August 4, 2026 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Samantha Brentmoor and Adam Gold Synopsis: A stunning novel of romance and redemption set in the Spunes, OR world, filled with heartbreak and hope from "master of … Continue reading Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt
Everything We Found by Kerry Lonsdale
An emotional and suspenseful return to a beloved series that proves some stories aren’t finished until every secret comes to light. Goodreads | Everything We Found Release date: August 3, 2026 Publisher: Bookouture Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From multi-million copy bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale comes a heart-pounding and suspenseful romance full of longing, heat and a second … Continue reading Everything We Found by Kerry Lonsdale
Killing Sadie by Rachel Peterson
A twisty YA thriller packed with unreliable narrators, dark secrets, and page turning suspense. Goodreads | Killing Sadie Release date: August 4, 2026 Publisher: Simon Pulse Genre: YA Thriller Synopsis: Perfect for fans of How to Survive Your Murder and Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets, this young adult thriller unspools the truth behind a tragic murder through multiple … Continue reading Killing Sadie by Rachel Peterson
