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Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary

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Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey

May 20, 2026April 21, 2026 melanie

Madden Donahue, the newest catcher for the Yankees, has been in love with Eve Mitchell since high school, but for some mysterious reason, the burlesque club owner always turns him down. That never stopped him from being her self-appointed protector. Case in point, now that Eve’s sister has left Eve with her two children indefinitely,… Continue reading Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey

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Happy Ending by Chloe Liese

May 19, 2026May 11, 2026 michele

If you’re looking for a slow burn romance full of tenderness, yearning, and all those feel-good emotions, this is absolutely the book for you. Happy Ending is definitely more of a friends-to-lovers story than a sweeping passionate romance, and honestly, that’s what made it feel so real. Thea and Alex’s relationship builds so naturally over… Continue reading Happy Ending by Chloe Liese

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Woman Down by Colleen Hoover

May 16, 2026April 21, 2026 melanie

Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been… Continue reading Woman Down by Colleen Hoover

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Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws

May 15, 2026May 11, 2026 michele

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

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Not Safe for Work by Nisha J Tuli

May 14, 2026April 14, 2026 melanie

Engineer Trishara Malik once dreamed of being the first woman of color to smash the glass ceiling at WMC Purcell, but after years of dealing with white male privilege and blatant nepotism, she watches her hard-earned promotion go to her nemesis, Rafe Gallagher—the boss’s son. Teetering on the edge of burnout, Tris is stunned when… Continue reading Not Safe for Work by Nisha J Tuli

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Grumpy Mother Pucker by Sarah Smith

May 13, 2026May 14, 2026 michele

Grumpy Mother Pucker by Sarah Smith surprised me in the best way possible! I expected this to lean a little more immature because of the college setting, but the writing felt much more mature and emotionally grounded than I anticipated, which made it such a fun and engaging read for even an experienced romance reader.… Continue reading Grumpy Mother Pucker by Sarah Smith

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Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles

May 11, 2026May 4, 2026 michele

I’ve been meaning to pick up a Catherine Cowles book for a while, and this one did not disappoint. Across the Vanishing Sky blends romantic suspense with emotional depth in a way that kept me fully invested from start to finish. The premise immediately pulled me in.  There’s something so compelling about a character returning… Continue reading Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles

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Ms. Demeanor by Elinor Lipman

May 10, 2026April 14, 2026 melanie

Jane Morgan is a valued member of her law firm--or was, until a prudish neighbor, binoculars poised, observes her having sex on the roof of her NYC apartment building. Police are summoned, and a punishing judge sentences her to six months of home confinement. With Jane now jobless and rootless, trapped at home, life looks bleak. Yes,… Continue reading Ms. Demeanor by Elinor Lipman

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This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

May 9, 2026May 4, 2026 michele

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

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Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

May 7, 2026May 4, 2026 michele

This book was an absolute roller coaster of emotions—in the best way. From the start, Dolly All the Time gave me major Pretty Woman vibes, but with a fresh, heartfelt twist that felt completely its own. Dolly is a single mom and kindergarten teacher who returns home for the summer to help her dad after… Continue reading Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

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