Grumpy heroes, nanny romances, small town settings, and the single dads who completely stole my heart. There’s just something about a single dad romance that gets me every single time. Give me a protective hero, adorable kids, emotional family moments, and a romance that feels like home, and I’m completely sold. Whether you’re new to … Continue reading Single Dad Romance Books I Can’t Stop Recommending
Tag: Small Town
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
Beacon Bakeshop Cozy Mystery Series Guide by Darci Hannah
A charming cozy mystery series full of seasonal vibes, baking, and one unforgettable Newfoundland Looking for a cozy mystery series that feels like a Hallmark movie with a murder mystery thrown in? The Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries by Darci Hannah deliver charming small town vibes, delicious baked goods, seasonal settings, and a lovable cast of characters … Continue reading Beacon Bakeshop Cozy Mystery Series Guide by Darci Hannah
Falling for You by Natasha Madison
A sweet, spicy surprise pregnancy romance with a golden retriever hero you’ll absolutely adore Goodreads Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Blackstone Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Natasha Madison turns up the heat when a night of passionate brings together a man who was never looking for love and a woman … Continue reading Falling for You by Natasha Madison
Endless Summer Nights by Willow Aster
Four books in, and Windy Harbor is still delivering the emotional romance, family chaos, and small town charm that keeps me coming back. Release date: July 9, 2026 Publisher: Willow Aster Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrator: Megan Wicks and Gideon Frost Synopsis: A steamy, second-chance, small-town, hockey romance full of heartbreak, heat, and the one he … Continue reading Endless Summer Nights by Willow Aster
Trying Not to Love You by Kaylee Ryan
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
Falling Into You Jill Shalvis
Small town second chances, family chaos, and a love that refuses to stay in the past Goodreads Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casa Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Some love stories don’t stay buried, no matter how far you run. Hazel Pierce has three goals for coming back to Star Falls:1. Help her estranged … Continue reading Falling Into You Jill Shalvis
The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom
Goodreads Release date: May 26, 2026 Publisher: Dell Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A bookshop, a boathouse, and a budding new romance…When Sophie Bennet gets fired from her high-profile marketing job and dumped by her boyfriend for being "too boring," she decides to take a risk–fueled by wine–and launches a crowdfunding campaign called "Help a Boring … Continue reading The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom
Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles
Catherine Cowles's 'Across the Vanishing Sky' is a thrilling blend of romance and suspense. Braedyn Winslow's return to Starlight Grove is a rollercoaster of emotions, as she faces her past and confronts the dangers that lurk in the shadows. With Dex Archer by her side, she must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty.
Free Falling by Jill Shalvis
Goodreads Release date: February 3, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: College rivals become workplace frenemies-turned-lovers in this warm, sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestseller Jill Shalvis. First, they were rivals… Now they're stuck with each other… Retired hockey player Caleb Colburn needs this construction project to prove himself in the family business, … Continue reading Free Falling by Jill Shalvis
