Morally gray heroines, questionable choices, and the women I couldn’t look away from Sometimes the best thriller characters are the ones who make you question everything — including whether you should be rooting for them. Give me a morally gray woman, an unreliable narrator, or a character making absolutely questionable decisions, and I am immediately … Continue reading Unhinged Women: The Thriller Books That Had Me Completely Hooked
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Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die by Mallory Arnold
When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover they've each been dating the same cheating boyfriend, their plan for revenge spirals into a chilling tale of suspense and betrayal. Stranded in a snow-covered cabin, the women must confront their own demons and unravel the truth before they become the next victims.
Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead
A razor sharp thriller about sisterhood, revenge, and women done asking for permission Goodreads Release date: July 14, 2026 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: From national bestselling author Ashley Winstead comes a buzzy, bloody new thriller about success, sisterhood, and demanding justice…by any means necessary. What’s a girl got to do to get some fame, … Continue reading Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead
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.
Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox
A twisty pageant thriller filled with longtime grudges, buried secrets, and a chilling cold case. Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Secrets emerge as a Texas beauty pageant turns deadly in this rich and addictive novel with a jaw-dropping twist from psychological suspense author Kelsey Cox. 2000: Isabelle Whitmore vanishes at Sherman Ranch … Continue reading Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox
The House Guest by Jennifer Pashley
An unsettling psychological suspense novel about power, obsession, and the dangerous games people play. Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Little Brown Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: An aspiring chef finds she has bitten off more than she can chew when her gig as a private cook to a bestselling author turns deadly in this propulsive, … Continue reading The House Guest by Jennifer Pashley
The Neighbors Are Watching by Aggie Blum Thompson
A Twisty Neighborhood Thriller Where Everyone Has Something to Hide Goodreads Release date: June 30, 2026 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: From the "master of suburban scandal" (Samantha M. Bailey) comes a scandalous suburban thriller about privilege, unlikely friendships, and the lengths we go to protect our family. Just outside Washington D.C. sits Eastbrook, Bethesda … Continue reading The Neighbors Are Watching by Aggie Blum Thompson
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.
The Housewife by Natalie Barelli
A twisty, darkly funny psychological thriller about obsession, secrets, and the perfect marriage gone very wrong Goodreads Release date: June 30, 2026 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: From bestselling indie thriller writer Natalie Barelli comes a new deliciously dark novel about a woman who married the man of her dreams, only for him to … Continue reading The Housewife by Natalie Barelli
The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne
A sleek, addictive literary thriller that entertains—but doesn’t quite surprise Goodreads Release date: June 30, 2026 Publisher: Harper Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Award-winning author Teddy Wayne follows the tremendous critical success of his breakout sensation The Winner—a New York Times Top Ten Thriller of the Year—with another seductively twisty page-turner about the explosive impact of a beautiful Norwegian au … Continue reading The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne
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