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
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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.
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 Wish by Heather Morris
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Harper Perennial Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel full of the author’s characteristic empathy and understanding of the human a dying teenager with a final wish, a lonely young man on a journey towards connection, and the … Continue reading The Wish by Heather Morris
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.
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.
In Time With You by Kristin Dwyer
Nieve Monroe's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from a river accident. Blaming herself, she retreats to her grandmother's house, where she wakes up on the first day of college a year before the tragedy. Now, she must navigate the complexities of love, guilt, and destiny as she tries to rewrite fate and save the boy she lost.
Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris
Prepare to be captivated by Where the Wildflowers Grow, an emotional contemporary fiction novel by Terah Shelton Harris, available on February 17, 2026, from Sourcebooks Audio. Leigh's harrowing journey from survival to healing unfolds on a secluded Alabama farm. Harris' evocative prose reveals the profound impact of grief and the transformative power of new beginnings.