Missing the villa already? These romance novels, thrillers, and behind the scenes reads deliver all the bombshells, betrayals, and binge worthy drama that make Love Island USA so addictive. Can I Pull You for a Chat? 🏝️💕 Every summer I tell myself I won’t get emotionally invested in Love Island USA. And every summer, without … Continue reading What to Read After Watching Love Island USA: 11 Books Full of Villa Drama, Reality TV Chaos & Messy Romance
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Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee
A glamorous modern mythology of billionaire gods, betrayal, and toxic family power games Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Crown Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Old gods, new rules. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee puts a modern-day twist on ancient mythology in this bold reimagining of the Greek gods as a family of billionaires—with all … Continue reading Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee
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.
Audiobooks for Every Summer Mood: A Libro.fm Playlist for Audiobook Month
Discover 8 audiobooks for every summer mood, including romance, thrillers, cozy mysteries, and emotional book club picks. Plus, explore my curated Libro.fm playlist for Audiobook Month.
Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances
A sexy, smart storm chasing romance packed with banter, heart, and unforgettable chemistry. Goodreads Release date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Two storm chasers find a love that could blow them away in this electric debut romance. Wedding photographer Sloane Michaels might spend most of her year running after brides, … Continue reading Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances
Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy
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
The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
Addictive Satirical Fiction for Your Summer Reading List Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Pride and Prejudice for the modern a fresh and stylish debut following a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame, perfect … Continue reading The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
The Great Outdoors by Kayla Olson
The perfect summer romance read Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: Atria Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: From USA TODAY bestseller Kayla Olson, a new rom-com about a high-maintenance woman who embarks on a wilderness trek to prove to her ex how low-maintenance she can be—only to find herself with no makeup and an extremely attractive trek … Continue reading The Great Outdoors by Kayla Olson
May Recap
May felt like the real start of summer reading season — the kind where I start gravitating toward anything light, bingeable, and a little bit escapist. I leaned heavily into beachy settings, summer vibes, and comfort reads, while also sneaking in a few thrillers and romance favorites that totally delivered. If you missed anything this … Continue reading May Recap
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 Beach Thriller by Jamie Day
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