Goodreads Release date: August 2, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Once upon a time, Sandy Macintosh thought she would have her happily ever after with her high school sweetheart, Hank Tillman. Sandy wanted to be an artist, Hank was the only boy in town who seemed destined for bigger things, and they … Continue reading Just Another Love Song by Kerry Winfrey
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
Goodreads Release date: July 5, 2022 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Fiction Synopsis: Nearly a decade ago, iconic magician Violet Volk performed her greatest trick yet: vanishing mid-act. Though she hasn’t been seen since, her hold on the public hasn’t wavered. While Violet sought out the spotlight, her sister Sasha, ever the responsible one, took over … Continue reading Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
Goodreads Release date: August 2, 2022 Publisher: Avon Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to … Continue reading Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
The Finalists by David Bell
Goodreads Release date: July 5, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: The competitive selection process for a prized college scholarship turns deadly in the latest thriller from USA Todaybestselling author David Bell.On a beautiful spring day, six college students with nothing in common besides a desperate inability to pay for school gather to compete for … Continue reading The Finalists by David Bell
The Blame Game by Sandie Jones
Goodreads Release date: August 16, 2022 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Games can be dangerous. But blame can be deadly.As a psychologist specializing in domestic abuse, Naomi has found it hard to avoid becoming overly invested in her clients’ lives. But after helping Jacob make the decision to leave his wife, Naomi worries that she’s … Continue reading The Blame Game by Sandie Jones
Paradise Girls by Sandy Gringas
Goodreads Release date: July 5, 2022 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Mary Valley is in a funk. She’s a writer for home magazines, but she’s lost touch with what home means. Her life seems meaningless. The last house she wrote about was a gazillion-dollar mansion with a moat! Plus, she’s estranged from her … Continue reading Paradise Girls by Sandy Gringas
Summer Reading Guide
It’s time for my second annual summer reading guide! I’ve complied a list of 60 books altogether, 30 that I’m recommending and 30 I’m looking forward to reading this summer. Below you can find collages of my picks and I’ll leave review links to the ones I’ve read with more detail. If there’s no link … Continue reading Summer Reading Guide
Here for the Drama by Kate Bromley
Goodreads Release date: June 21, 2022 Publisher: Harper Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: It wouldn’t be the theater without a few theatrics… Becoming a famous playwright is all Winnie ever dreamed about. For now, though, she'll have to settle for assisting the celebrated, sharp-witted feminist playwright Juliette Brassard. When an experimental theater company in London, … Continue reading Here for the Drama by Kate Bromley
No Funny Business by Amanda Askel
Goodreads Release date: July 12, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Two down-on-their-luck comedians embark on a road tour and find more than a few good laughs on the way. Olivia Vincent dreams of stand-up comedy stardom. Bustling around a busy Manhattan office by day and hustling from club to club by night, … Continue reading No Funny Business by Amanda Askel
All the Dirty Secrets by Aggie Blum Thompson
Goodreads Release date: July 12, 2022 Publisher: Forge Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Set in the upscale DC private school scene, where silence can easily be bought, Aggie Blum Thompson's All the Dirty Secretsasks how far you would go to protect your status and your family, and if some secrets should ever be revealed.One warm summer night … Continue reading All the Dirty Secrets by Aggie Blum Thompson