One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune – One of our favorite reads of the year! If you enjoyed Every Summer After, you’ll love Carley Fortune’s latest. Alice returns to her grandmother’s lake town to care for her after an injury and unexpectedly reunites with Charlie Florek – the hunk next door… oh yeah, and he’s got a boat. 😉

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry – The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Beach Read. Writers Alice Scott [optimistic] and Hayden Anderson [grumpy + brooding] compete on a remote island to write the biography of reclusive heiress Margaret Ives, but as secrets, rivalry, and attraction grow, their own story becomes as complicated as hers.

It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan – Former child sitcom star Jane Jackson, lies about securing popstar Jack Quinlan for a film and is forced to team up with her arrogant former crush, Dan Finnegan. They spend a tense week together [with his big, chaotic family] and let’s just say, the rest is history…

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez – Samantha meets Xavier Rush, a near-perfect veterinarian who makes a terrible first impression but turns out to be surprisingly sincere. After one unforgettable date, Samantha’s family crisis forces her to walk away—yet neither time nor distance can erase what they shared or the chance at a lasting love.

The Love Haters by Katherine Center – Katie takes a last-ditch job profiling a super-hot Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West—even though she can’t actually swim. Caught in a messy lie (and unexpected feelings), she gets pulled into family drama, chaos, and romance that force her to face her fears and finally be brave for real.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Our favorite LIY Book Club Pick of the year! Astronomy professor Joan Goodwin joins NASA’s first group of women astronauts in 1980, trading a quiet life for intense training, unlikely friendships, and a love she never expected. As she prepares for spaceflight, Joan is forced to rethink her place in the universe—until a pivotal mission in 1984 changes everything.

The Favorites by Layne Fargo – “Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six” Katarina and Heath rise from troubled childhoods to become Olympic ice-dancing champions, their fierce chemistry both on and off the ice defining their lives. A shocking incident ends their partnership, but a decade later, Kat tells her side of the story—revealing the truths, tragedies, and passions behind the headlines that have haunted them.

These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean – “A gripping inheritance drama, wrapped around a swoony summer romance.”—The New York Times Book Review

My Friends by Fredrik Backman – The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later.

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – In 1789 Maine, midwife and healer Martha Ballard investigates a man found frozen in the Kennebec River, uncovering a tangled web of secrets, crimes, and community scandal.

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan – In postwar Ohio, a brief affair between Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt sparks a secret that reverberates through their families for decades. Against the backdrop of a changing America, the two families must confront hidden truths, past choices, and the enduring power of love and connection.

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall – A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.

The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony – In 1970s Dublin, women risk everything to provide access to contraception, challenging strict laws and dangerous personal circumstances. Decades later, a young woman discovers the legacy of their courage, highlighting the enduring impact of their fight for choice and freedom.

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon + Harlan Coben – Renowned Army surgeon Maggie McCabe loses everything after a series of tragedies and the revocation of her medical license. Offered a high-stakes job treating a mysterious, wealthy patient abroad, she enters a world of luxury—and danger. When the patient vanishes, Maggie must go on the run to save herself.

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney – Grady Green’s life is shattered when his wife Abby mysteriously disappears by a cliff. A year later, still grieving and struggling, he visits a remote Scottish island—only to see a woman who looks exactly like her, forcing him to confront loss, obsession, and the secrets of change in marriage.

You Belong Here by Megan Miranda – Beckett has avoided her hometown for two decades after a tragic incident that left two men dead and her roommate missing. But when her daughter secretly earns a scholarship to the local college, Beckett must return—and confront both old fears and new dangers lurking in a town that never forgets.

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden – An addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Verity. Now in theaters starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried [but be sure to read the book first 😉 ].

The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak – Frank’s estranged daughter, Maggie, unexpectedly invites him to her wedding—only he discovers she’s marrying into a wealthy, secretive family. As Frank struggles to reconnect with Maggie, he uncovers unsettling secrets about her new in-laws that could put them all in danger.

Onyx Storm [The Empyrean Book 3] by Rebecca Yarros – The third book in The Empyrean romantasy series, following Fourth Wing and Iron Flame.

Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross – Young goddess Matilda, must navigate deadly alliances while hiding a dangerous secret. Her life becomes entwined with Vincent, a mortal, when fate reunites them. This book is a prequel to the Divine Rivals series, but can be read as a standalone.

Brimstone [Fae & Alchemy Book 2] by Callie Hart – The sequel to Quicksilver – a steamy romantasy where Saeris Fane, a clever thief with hidden powers, accidentally reopens a gateway to a frozen, dangerous Fae realm. There, she’s bound to the mysterious Fae warrior Kingfisher, forcing them both into a deadly conflict with secrets, magic, and high stakes as she struggles to survive and find her way home.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas – If you’ve been hearing about this series for years, do yourself a favor and read them [a great option for someone just starting their fantasy journey!] Feyre, a mortal huntress, is drawn into the dangerous world of the Fae. She becomes entwined with Tamlin, High Lord of the Spring Court, and later discovers far greater threats looming over Prythian. Across the series, Feyre navigates love, war, and power, eventually embracing her own strength as she fights to protect those she loves.