A Small Town Second Chance Romance That Hits Hard in Audio Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Lyric Audiobooks Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Connor Crais Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series set in a small town, surrounding four sisters. Trying Not to Love … Continue reading Trying Not to Love You by Kaylee Ryan
Tag: Contemporary Romance
Falling Into You Jill Shalvis
Small town second chances, family chaos, and a love that refuses to stay in the past Goodreads Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casa Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Some love stories don’t stay buried, no matter how far you run. Hazel Pierce has three goals for coming back to Star Falls:1. Help her estranged … Continue reading Falling Into You Jill Shalvis
Audiobooks for Every Summer Mood: A Libro.fm Playlist for Audiobook Month
Discover 8 audiobooks for every summer mood, including romance, thrillers, cozy mysteries, and emotional book club picks. Plus, explore my curated Libro.fm playlist for Audiobook Month.
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
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.
The Great Outdoors by Kayla Olson
The perfect summer romance read Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: Atria Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: From USA TODAY bestseller Kayla Olson, a new rom-com about a high-maintenance woman who embarks on a wilderness trek to prove to her ex how low-maintenance she can be—only to find herself with no makeup and an extremely attractive trek … Continue reading The Great Outdoors by Kayla Olson
May Recap
May felt like the real start of summer reading season — the kind where I start gravitating toward anything light, bingeable, and a little bit escapist. I leaned heavily into beachy settings, summer vibes, and comfort reads, while also sneaking in a few thrillers and romance favorites that totally delivered. If you missed anything this … Continue reading May Recap
The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom
Goodreads Release date: May 26, 2026 Publisher: Dell Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A bookshop, a boathouse, and a budding new romance…When Sophie Bennet gets fired from her high-profile marketing job and dumped by her boyfriend for being "too boring," she decides to take a risk–fueled by wine–and launches a crowdfunding campaign called "Help a Boring … Continue reading The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom
The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant
Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 (reissue) Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: He’s a tattooed shirtless bad boy. My best friend’s brother. And the jerk on the other side of my bed.I didn’t know bridesmaid was code for babysitter for the bride’s brother , but if that’s what my best friend needs of … Continue reading The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant
The Shippers by Katherine Center
Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: St. Martins Press Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrator: Patti Murin Synopsis: After a whole lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton decides to solve her intimacy issues once and for all at her sister’s destination wedding on a cruise ship. With the help of a little pop psychology, … Continue reading The Shippers by Katherine Center
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