A sweet, steamy he falls first romance with a patient retired bull rider, small town charm, sister dynamics, and fantastic narration from Erin Mallon and Stephen Dexter. Goodreads | Trying Not to Need You Release date: September 22, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: om NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan comes a new … Continue reading Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
Tag: Friends to Lovers
Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
A fun and flirty fake-dating college hockey romance made even better by Kat Auden and Alex Kydd’s fantastic duet narration. Goodreads | Mac Myers Needs Me Release date: August 28, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Kat Auden & Alex Kydd Synopsis: Mac Meyers.My secret crush.Most unattainable guy on campus.Relentless flirt (except with me). Being friends … Continue reading Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
What About Us by Kristen Proby
An emotional hockey romance with a devoted hero, powerful healing, and an incredible audiobook cast Goodreads | What About Us Release date: September 10, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the next installment of the Silver Springs series, What About Us, a small town, friends to lovers, hockey romance set … Continue reading What About Us by Kristen Proby
Set It Right by Julia Wolf
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
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
