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Saoirse completely surprised me—in the best way. I’ll be honest: based on the cover alone, I didn’t think this book was going to be for me. But once I settled into the story, I found myself deeply invested. The novel begins slowly, but that pacing is intentional, allowing space to build Saoirse’s world and gently… Continue reading Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise
This is the fourth book in the Lancaster Prep series. It's Carolina and West's story. Carolina is a minor secondary character in the books (#1 and #3) about her siblings. Ballet is her passion and she's lived in London for years pursuing that passion. From the previous books, we only learn a bare minimum about… Continue reading I’ll Always Be With You by Monica Murphy
When Poppy discovers unanswered messages from a charming stranger in her late sister’s dating app, she makes an impulsive choice: She’ll meet him, just once, on what would have been Dandelion’s fortieth birthday. It’s exactly the kind of wild adventure her vivacious sister would have pushed her toward. Jake is ready to find something real—and… Continue reading Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey
“Storms show up and there ain't a thing we can do to stop them.” That line perfectly captures the heart of Indigo Isle—a story about facing the storms of life, both literal and emotional, and finding redemption in the aftermath. Fifteen years after leaving South Carolina behind, Sonny Bates has built a successful career as… Continue reading Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe
The Other Side of Now is a heartfelt, imaginative novel that beautifully balances humor, grief, and the magic of second chances. Fans of Rebecca Serle and Taylor Jenkins Reid will find plenty to love here, but Paige Harbison’s story stands strong on its own with a voice that is both witty and deeply moving. The… Continue reading The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While… Continue reading The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
Discovered through the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, The Phoenix Pencil Company turned out to be one of those rare books that quietly surprises you—layered, imaginative, and deeply heartfelt. Allison King’s debut is a moving blend of historical fiction and magical realism, grounded in themes of memory, connection, and the stories we inherit. The… Continue reading The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
When Evie Hudson wakes in an unfamiliar hospital room, she thinks she’s fresh out of a teenage party with her best friend, Bree. Except, Bree isn’t around anymore and high school was years ago. Evie had just survived the crash that killed her husband, Oliver, whom she can't remember either. After suffering a traumatic loss… Continue reading Pictures of You by Emma Grey
“The role of the villain is only determined by who's telling the story.” They call it Blackchurch. A secluded mansion in a remote, undisclosed location where the wealthy and powerful send their misbehaving sons to cool off away from prying eyes. Will Grayson has always been reckless, wild, and never been bound by a single… Continue reading Nightfall by Penelope Douglas
“I don't want to answer so I wait. Because sometimes if you don't answer then someone will answer for you or someone will say something else to help you know what to say.” Ginny Moon is exceptional. Everyone knows it—her friends at school, teammates on the basketball team, and especially her new adoptive parents. They… Continue reading Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig