June Reading Wrap Up: My Favorite Books, Summer Recommendations & What I’m Reading Next

This June reading wrap-up features my favorite books of the month, including contemporary romance, romantic suspense, psychological thrillers, and cozy mystery audiobooks. Inside you’ll find June book recommendations, summer reading inspiration, audiobook suggestions, and reviews of books by Heather Frances, Corinne Michaels, Kirsty Greenwood, and Catherine Steadman. Whether you’re looking for beach reads, binge-worthy thrillers, five-star romances, or cozy mystery series to start this summer, you’ll find plenty of recommendations to add to your TBR.

Let’s Not Go Overboard Here by Erica Hendry

Let’s Not Go Overboard by Erica Hendry is a twisty, funny debut mystery set on a luxury yacht in Greece, following a pop culture–obsessed woman investigating a disappearance while navigating grief, friendship loss, and emotional fallout. Blending satire, suspense, romance, and Bravo-style drama with heartfelt themes of loss, it’s an addictive summer read perfect for fans of pop culture fiction, cozy-yet-dark mysteries, and character-driven beach reads.

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 Down With the Shipman’s by Meg Mitchell Moore

Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger

Goodreads Release date: June 2, 2026 Publisher: Little Brown Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Suspense Synopsis: Stepford Wives meets Big Little Lies in this twisty thriller that uncovers the untruths, petty grievances, and local school politics underneath a seemingly quaint small town. Hamilton, Massachusetts is one of those suburban towns that appears untouched by the outside world where stay-at-home moms … Continue reading Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger