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Bittersweet doesn’t even begin to describe finishing the final book in the Mountain Men series, but I’m so glad Everly finally got her story. She’s been such a fun character throughout the series, and watching her fall for the ultimate grumpy bad boy felt completely worth the wait. I honestly found myself googling rugby while… Continue reading Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws
If you’re in the mood for a heartfelt story about grief, healing, and the magic of books, This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page is one to add to your list. Tilly Nightingale is still reeling from the loss of her husband when she receives an unexpected birthday surprise: twelve books, one… Continue reading This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage. Her niece Reese is missing. Her nephew Wyatt is asleep upstairs—unharmed. As police swarm the quiet resort, dark truths about Courtney’s family—and the town itself—begin to surface. Is Reese a victim… or the killer With… Continue reading It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
Five years after her husband Owen disappeared, Hannah and her stepdaughter Bailey have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together they’ve forged a relationship with Bailey’s grandfather Nicholas, and are putting the past behind them. But when Owen shows up at Hannah’s new exhibition, Hannah knows that she and Bailey are in danger.… Continue reading The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave
I’ve long been a fan of Hilderbrand, but this one easily lands among my new favorites of her books. Hilderbrand—this time teaming up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham—delivers a dishy, page-turning novel that follows an intertwined cast of characters over the course of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school, and I was… Continue reading The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand
Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of… Continue reading The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is an absolute gem—an intimate, moving, and beautifully written epistolary novel that completely swept me away. The story follows Sybil Van Antwerp, a seventy-something woman who has spent her life writing letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Every morning, she sits down to write—to… Continue reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
As I continue working my way through Jane Austen’s works, I was curious to see how Mansfield Park would compare to my favorite (Pride and Prejudice). While it doesn’t sit at the very top of my Austen rankings, I still found it to be a thoughtful and memorable read, with Fanny Price standing out as… Continue reading Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Alice isn't like the other Storm siblings. While the rest stayed to battle for their parents' approval, attention, and untold billions, she left, building her own life beyond the family’s name and influence. Nothing could induce her to come back, except the shocking death of her larger-than-life father. Now back on the family’s private island… Continue reading These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
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