A charming coastal retelling of Persuasion filled with second chances, family bonds, and summer romance. Goodreads Release date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A debut novel for fans of Jane Austen, Elin Hilderbrand, and Gilmore Girls, Worse Than Strangers is a Nantucket-set retelling of Austen’s Persuasion about finding romance, second chances, … Continue reading Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy
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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.
Review: Beach Thriller by Jamie Day
Goodreads Release date: June 9, 2026 Publisher: St. Martins Press Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: The next riveting summer suspense by the author of THE BLOCK PARTY, ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY, and THE LAKE ESCAPE Jamie Day. Holly Sinclair, a struggling writer, is forced from her cherished New York apartment and returns to her family's seaside cottage in … Continue reading Review: Beach Thriller by Jamie Day
Review: Down With the Shipman’s by Meg Mitchell Moore
Goodreads Release date: June 2, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Mansion Beach, a summery drama following three sisters who return to their childhood home, each with their own secret, perfect for readers of Sandwich and Pineapple Street.It’s the week after Fourth of July, and the Shipman sisters … Continue reading Review: Down With the Shipman’s by Meg Mitchell Moore
Review: The Chowder House Murder by Lee Hollis
Lee Hollis's The Chowder House Murder is a delightful cozy mystery that combines a heartwarming family dynamic with a thrilling murder plot. As Maggie and Audrey delve into the past, they must confront their own demons and work together to solve the case.
Audiobook Review: Winter Storm by Elin Hilderbrand @hachetteaudio
Goodreads|Amazon|Author Website Release date: November 4, 2016 Publisher: Hachette Audio Narrator: Erin Bennett Genre: Women's Fiction, Christmas Blurb: Gather under the mistletoe for one last round of caroling with the Quinn family in this heartwarming conclusion to Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling Winter Street Trilogy. Some of the stormy weather of the past few seasons seems to have finally … Continue reading Audiobook Review: Winter Storm by Elin Hilderbrand @hachetteaudio
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