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Martha is a florist living in a neighboring town with her infant daughter and her devoted husband Alistair. But lately, Alistair has been traveling more and more frequently for work, disappearing for days at a time. When Martha questions him about his frequent absences, he always has a legitimate explanation, but Martha can’t share the… Continue reading Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
Janelle Brown’s What Kind of Paradise is a haunting, propulsive coming-of-age novel that explores the tension between isolation and connection, truth and belief, and the perils of blind trust. It’s one of those books that grabs hold early and doesn’t let go—I tore through the pages, desperate to know what would become of Jane, the… Continue reading What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Today is Sophie Matthews’s sixteenth birthday party, an exclusive black-tie bash in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where secrets are as deep-rooted as the sprawling live oaks. Sophie’s dad has spared no expense, and his renovated cliffside mansion, once thought haunted, is now hosting the event of the season. Then, just before the… Continue reading Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox
Julie Clark’s The Ghostwriter is a haunting, slow-burn mystery that sinks its hooks in gradually—and then refuses to let go. Told through dual POVs and timelines, the novel weaves together the present-day perspective of Olivia Dumont, a ghostwriter hiding from a notorious past, and the harrowing summer of 1975, when her family was shattered by… Continue reading The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
Let’s Make a Scene is a swoon-worthy, open-door romance that absolutely delivers on charm, chemistry, and character growth. If you love the sparkling banter of Jane Austen and the emotional depth of Emily Henry (yes, she gets a shoutout in the book!), this one’s for you. The story follows actress Cynthie Taylor, who, at the… Continue reading Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood
This book had such an interesting premise, and it landed in my lap just as I was starting a 21-day challenge of my own—so I had to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I became engrossed in the story. Madison is desperate for a change. Fresh off a painful breakup and… Continue reading I’ll Quit When I’m Dead by Luke Smitherd
1532. Santo Domingo de la Calzada.A young girl grows up wild and wily, her beauty is only outmatched by her dreams of escape. But María knows she can only ever be a prize, or a pawn, in the games played by men. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path, María makes a desperate choice.… Continue reading Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by Victoria E. Schwab
If you’re looking for a fast, unputdownable thriller with a sharp edge and a twisted sense of humor, Julie Chan Is Dead needs to be on your radar. Julie Chan Is Dead is Zhang’s debut thriller, and wow—what a debut It’s witty, dark, and fast-paced, giving readers a backseat view into the wild world of… Continue reading Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
The bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant returns with a slow-burning thriller rich in atmosphere and intrigue. They thought escaping the cult would be their salvation. Instead, it led them into one harrowing situation after another. This is told in dual timelines. Frida and Gabriel were part of a cult in which they decided to… Continue reading Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon
This is the perfect read to bring along to the beach or pool—light, funny, and easy to breeze through. The premise is great, and while the story slows down a bit in the middle, the last 30% really pulled me in. Overall, it leaned more toward a slow burn for me, with no open-door scenes.… Continue reading Too Hot to Handle by Portia Macintosh