A Quiet, Emotional Childhood Friends to Lovers Romance With All the Small Town Wyoming Charm Goodreads | Set it Right Release date: August 4, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Cormac Kelly was my first best friend…and he broke my heart before I even knew it was his to break. Every summer of my childhood belonged … Continue reading Set It Right by Julia Wolf
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Bonfire & Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole
A cozy, spicy small town romance filled with autumn vibes, bookstore charm, fake dating, and swoony friends to lovers chemistry. Goodreads | Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Putnam Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Settle in with a warm glass of cider and FALL in love beside the bonfire on a crisp … Continue reading Bonfire & Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole
Let’s Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard
A steamy, slow burn friends to lovers rom com with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days energy, big city charm, and a romance worth fighting for. Goodreads | Amazon Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Dell Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Fall for the brand-new sexy, sweet and heart aching romance from the bestselling … Continue reading Let’s Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard
The Matchmaker’s Cottage by Kat Sloane
A heartfelt second chance romance filled with fall charm, emotional depth, and small town magic. Goodreads | Amazon Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A cozy fall romance wrapped in small-town charm reunites the owner of a bed-and-breakfast with her childhood sweetheart for a celebrity matchmaking scheme which has … Continue reading The Matchmaker’s Cottage by Kat Sloane
Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt
An emotional, healing romance brought to life by two phenomenal narrators. Goodreads | Lost and Found Release date: August 4, 2026 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Samantha Brentmoor and Adam Gold Synopsis: A stunning novel of romance and redemption set in the Spunes, OR world, filled with heartbreak and hope from "master of … Continue reading Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt
Just for the Plot by Meghan Quinn
A laugh out loud friends to lovers romance with a stellar full cast audiobook Goodreads | Just For the Plot Release date: July 28, 2026 Publisher: Bloom Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a spicy sports romance filled with late-night book club confessions, forbidden attraction, and one slow-burn … Continue reading Just for the Plot by Meghan Quinn
Windy Harbor Series by Willow Aster: Reading Order, Reviews & Rankings
A spoiler free guide to the interconnected small town romance series, including my thoughts on each book, favorite tropes, audiobook notes, and where this series ranks for me. Series at a Glance Series: Windy Harbor Author: Willow Aster Genre: Contemporary Romance Setting: Windy Harbor, Minnesota Format: Interconnected standalone romances Overall Series Rating: 4.5 average (so … Continue reading Windy Harbor Series by Willow Aster: Reading Order, Reviews & Rankings
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
Happy Ending by Chloe Liese
Happy Ending by Chloe Liese is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers story that beautifully builds the foundation of Alex and Thea's relationship. Told through past and present timelines, the book shines with its character-driven narrative and emotional intimacy.
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