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
Tag: Contemporary Romance
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
Out of Her League by Ava Rani
Goodreads Release date: May 12, 2026 Publisher: Avon Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: To make her ex jealous, an ambitious young surgeon recruits a charming star soccer player to be her date to a lavish Parisian wedding—but love might have a game plan of its own, in this stand-alone romance from the USA Today bestselling author of the … Continue reading Out of Her League by Ava Rani
First and Forever by Lynn Painter
Goodreads Release date: May 12, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A football star and a diehard fan entangled in a PR stunt—that only one side knows is fake—might be the right play in this new romantic comedy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter. Duffy Distefano loves three things: her dad, the … Continue reading First and Forever by Lynn Painter
April Recap
This April reading recap features a mix of contemporary fiction, thrillers, and romance, highlighting standout books by Sarah Morgan, Sally Hepworth, and Alex Finlay. With a strong focus on early summer reading vibes, this wrap-up includes bingeable thrillers, character-driven fiction, and feel-good, escapist reads perfect for beach season. Also included are April book recommendations, a spring reading list, quarter one favorites, and current reads ranging from fast-paced suspense to light, summery romance. Ideal for readers looking for April reading wrap-ups, summer book recommendations, and seasonal TBR inspiration
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