Enemies-to-lovers stories have a way of tugging at our hearts while making us laugh out loud—and Not You Again by Erin La Rosa delivers both in spades. With her signature wit and warmth, the author crafts a romance that’s equal parts banter and vulnerability, where grudges simmer and chemistry crackles. In this excerpt, we meet […]
What starts as a celebration ends in catastrophe. In The Perfect Hosts, Heather Gudenkauf delivers a thriller that turns a gender reveal party into the epicenter of a deadly mystery. Set against the sweeping backdrop of a Wyoming horse ranch, this novel blends psychological suspense with the haunting echoes of long-buried secrets. Madeline and Wes […]
What if the life you’ve always known was never meant to be yours? In Otherwise Engaged, Susan Mallery delivers an emotionally layered novel that dives deep into the bonds between mothers and daughters. The story centers on two women: Shannon, newly engaged and trying to keep her news under wraps until her exuberant mother’s wedding […]
In Julia Song Is Undateable, Susan Lee invites us into the life of a woman who seemingly has it all, except the one thing her Korean family believes truly matters-a husband. She’s the CEO of a successful Korean-American skincare company, smart, successful, and single. When her beloved grandmother reveals a serious health concern and makes […]
If you’re in the mood for a romance that brings the giggles before the goosebumps, Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws hits that sweet spot. This charming slow-burn romcom lures you in with its irresistible humor and relatable heartache before letting the sparks fly—quite literally—in the latter half. Check out the excerpt below and my […]
If you thought beach vacations were all sunblock and sandy snacks, think again. In Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds, Allison Brennan serves up a cocktail of coastal charm with a twist of murder. Forget frothy romance because this beach read packs enough intrigue to make your sunscreen sweat. This excerpt introduces a mystery so tangled […]
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your ideal—yet wholly fictional—character suddenly stepped into your life? Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja takes that idea and runs with it, blurring the lines between imagination and reality in ways that are both captivating and unsettling. In this excerpt, we see Ziya grappling with the impossible. […]
If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, twisty mystery that keeps you hooked from start to finish, The Expat Affair is definitely one to pick up. Kimberly Belle delivers an entertaining, suspenseful story that pulls you into a world of secrets, deception, danger, and unexpected surprises. Here’s an excerpt from the book along with […]
Sarah Penner’s The Amalfi Curse whisks you away to the sun-drenched cliffs of Positano, where history, magic, and mystery intertwine beneath the waves. This was a fantastic book to get me back into reading and posting, and I enjoyed every minute I spent with this book. A blend of ocean archaeology, witchcraft in the 1800s, […]
Imagine yourself swept away to the lush landscapes and vibrant spirit of Hawaii, where secrets from the past intertwine with the present in a gripping tale of love, loss, and courage. Welcome to the world of The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman. As a reader who revels in stories that transport you to another place […]
In the last two years, I brought you Natalie Caña’s first two installments in the Vega Family Love Stories, A PROPOSAL THEY CAN’T REFUSE and A DISH BEST SERVED HOT. Now I’m back with an excerpt from her third installment in the Vega Family Love Stories series called SLEEPING WITH THE FRENEMY. I was so eager […]
You are cordially invited to a reunion—one that transcends time and memory. The Midnight Brunch Club gathers once more, beckoning its members back to the enigmatic past. In the quiet town of Dunstan, Vermont, secrets linger like shadows among the pines. The life of Jennifer (Jennet) Sherilyn Stark, cut short in 1989, remains a haunting […]
Anything put out by author Hannah Mary McKinnon is an instant addition to my reading list, and her latest thriller, ONLY ONE SURVIVES, features an all-girl, pop-rock band on the verge of superstardom and a devastating car crash. The fallout of that crash as well as the before they were a band times. Here’s an excerpt […]
