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 […]
In Aphrodite, Phoenicia Rogerson breathes new life into the goddess of love, war, and beauty—recasting her not as a passive icon, but as a fierce, complex force who shaped the ancient world with wit, desire, and unapologetic power. Rogerson’s storytelling is lush and lyrical, blending myth with emotional truth in a way that feels both […]
What if your podcast became the bait in a deadly game? In A Killer Motive, Hannah Mary McKinnon delivers a pulse-pounding thriller that blurs the line between justice and obsession. At the heart of the story is Stella Dixon, a true-crime podcaster haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her brother six years earlier. When a […]
Get ready to be swept away into a world of passion, resilience, and fate. Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan is a deeply moving tale that intertwines love, loss, and the undeniable pull of destiny. In this excerpt, you’ll glimpse the raw emotion and magnetic connection between the characters—an unforgettable moment that sets the […]
Dive into the captivating world of deception and self-discovery with Jillian Cantor’s The Greatest Lie of All. This intriguing novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters with a compelling narrative that kept me guessing throughout. Cantor’s storytelling prowess shines through as she explores the themes of truth, lies, and the profound impact they have […]
Welcome to HTP Books’ Summer 2024 Blog Tours. I’m starting this season with a fascinating historical novel by Kuchenga Shenjé. THE LIBRARY THIEF is her debut novel set in the late 1800s. It features old books, mystery, intrigue, and scandals—what more could a reader ask for? The story starts with a scandal that I thought […]
I’ve never read a Robyn Carr book, so I was glad to dive into her latest novel, THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Here’s an excerpt from the book and my review of the audiobook follows. ONE “And that’s a wrap,” the director said. “I think I have everything I need. I’ll do some editing and you can […]
Quinn and Costa are back in the fifth book in their series, THE MISSING WITNESS. An excerpt from Allison Brennan’s new book is below. Also, here’s a link to a behind-the-scenes post by Allison Brennan to give you a peak at what went into this ripped-from-the-headlines book. 1 My parking garage off Fifth […]
Unimaginable wealth, privilege, and a family that is very particular to outsiders joining them. Three couples on a retreat discover they can’t hide their problems, and the result is deadly. Here’s an excerpt of Tara Laskowski’s THE WEEKEND RETREAT. W-JKA BREAKING NEWS Tragedy strikes at Van Ness Winery SUNDAY, October 15—Multiple people have been […]
Adele Parks’ latest DCI Clements novel looks to be a fantastic mystery with one woman married to two men at the same time, and suddenly she goes missing after being held captive. This is a sequel to Woman Last Seen, but can definitely be read as a standalone. Here’s an excerpt from the book. Enjoy! […]
Happy Friday! Romantic comedies with some serious situations are enjoyable reads, and I loved Erin La Rosa’s previous novel, FOR BUTTER OR FOR WORSE, so I didn’t hesitate to pick up her latest book, PLOT TWIST. Check out an excerpt below and stick around for my review at the bottom. Sophie Lyon was not in […]
Last year I brought you an excerpt from Natalie Caña’s debut, A PROPOSAL THEY CAN’T REFUSE. Now I’m back with an excerpt from her second installment in the Vega Family Love Stories series called A DISH BEST SERVED HOT. I just finished reading this one tonight and I’ve totally fallen in love with Lola and […]
THE ROARING DAYS OF ZORA LILY by Noelle Salazar is my favorite book that I’ve listened to so far this year. It was absolutely magical and heartbreaking, yet full of love and hope as well. Here’s an excerpt from the book and stick around for my review at the end. Washington, DC, 2023 The fluorescent […]
