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
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All the Little Ways by Laura Lekkos
Goodreads Release date: June 9, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: In the vein of Pineapple Street and Such a Fun Age, a smart, heartfelt debut novel about two expecting mothers navigating motherhood, family life, and female friendship, whose bond is threatened by a shocking revelation. Victoria and Liz barely breathe the same air, but they collide headfirst … Continue reading All the Little Ways by Laura Lekkos
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the author of The Bright Years, the story of April and Leo, a couple on the brink of collapse. When their house goes up in flames, family secrets and thorny histories emerge as they are forced to decide what is worth … Continue reading The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
The One Day You Were My Husband
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 The One Day You Were My Husband
Start at the End by Emma Grey
Start at the End by Emma Grey is a heartbreaking and beautifully written contemporary romance that explores love, loss, grief, and second chances. Told in a sliding-door style, the novel follows Audrey and Fraser as they navigate tragedy, guilt, and the challenge of starting over, making readers reflect on the “what ifs” that shape our lives. With her signature character-driven storytelling, Grey captures raw emotion, human vulnerability, and bittersweet moments that resonate long after the final page. Fans of Emma Grey’s previous novels, including The Last Love Note and Pictures of You, will recognize her ability to portray deep, authentic relationships, while new readers will be captivated by this thoughtful and soul-stirring story. Ideal for book clubs and readers who enjoy emotional, thought-provoking contemporary fiction, Start at the End is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful story about love, grief, and the courage to begin again.
Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
Into the Blue by Emma Brodie is a character-driven, emotional romance saga perfect for fans of angsty love stories and soulmate narratives. Set against the backdrop of acting and improvisational theater, the story follows AJ Graves and Noah Drew as they navigate years of longing, heartbreak, and unexpected reunion. Combining tender, raw emotion with a unique sci-fi TV twist, Into the Blue offers readers a deeply immersive and unforgettable journey into love, fate, and the choices that shape our lives.
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Davis is a dark, thought-provoking debut that blends speculative fiction with sharp social commentary on tradwife culture, influencer life, and modern motherhood. When a social media-famous homemaker wakes up in what appears to be the brutal reality of the 1800s, she’s forced to confront the truth behind the life she’s built—and the identity she’s been performing. Exploring themes of religion, family, gender roles, and the commodification of “traditional” living, this polarizing novel delivers an unsettling, character-driven story that will appeal to readers who enjoy complex, unlikable protagonists and culturally relevant, conversation-starting fiction.
The Me I Used to Be by Kristan Higgins
A heartfelt and emotional contemporary fiction novel, The Me I Used to Be by Kristan Higgins explores friendship, grief, loss, and second chances through dual timelines, making it a compelling and thought-provoking book club pick perfect for fans of character-driven stories like Pack Up the Moon.
The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
Goodreads Release date: June 17, 2015 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: What if there were a cure for the broken-hearted? Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal. Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that … Continue reading The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Goodreads Release date: March 4, 2025 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Mystery, Historical Synopsis: “The farmer is dead. He is dead and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.” When her brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For … Continue reading Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall