contemporary

To All the Guys I Killed Before by Sara Whitney

How do you not like a book with a cinnamon roll MMC that projects himself as a boring loser to the girl he’s crushing on, but literally kills people that makes her mad? Rue thinks Hugo is the most boring man alive. He meets her every evening at the mailbox for an awkward conversation that makes her inwardly roll her eyes. But he’s got a dark secret that he never wants her to know about. He hunts down men that abuse women and children and kills them. Turns out, so does she!

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August 21, 2026 0

God’s Country (Cork O’Connor #21) By William Kent Krueger

This is book 21 in the Cork O’Connor series but can be read as a standalone. There are issues from previous books that are referenced, but won’t impact a first time reader’s enjoyment of the book. This book has plenty of action and suspense that will keep you glued to it. Cork also goes through a lot of self-reflection in this book. He tries to come to terms with his capacity for peace and forgiveness but also for rage and vengeance.

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August 16, 2026 0

Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After #2) by Lauren Blakely

This book was so adorable!! Blakely has a talent for giving us characters that can be spunky and strong, and yet have vulnerabilities you can relate to. Remy was all of those things, and more. Lake was the perfect gruff, grumpy, and protective book boyfriend that always melts your heart. Fake dating is my favorite trope and this couple was so cute as they managed faking their relationship with everyone with the real feelings that were developing. I love a book that is funny and has witty banter and Blakely never disappoints. I was laughing and smiling throughout the book.

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August 16, 2026 0

Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier

Twenty-five years ago Barb, Nicolette, and Lorelei were best friends in small town Seaside. They meet a drifter named Sam at an amusement park and they all go to the drive-in. The girls have a fight and the last time Barb and Nicolette see Lorelei is when they left her at the drive-in with Sam. A few days later Lorelei’s body turns up in a cranberry bog and Sam is later arrested. He confesses to killing 4 other girls besides Lorelei and goes to prison.

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August 12, 2026 0

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

I flew to St. Louis from San Diego on a Thursday night to attend a book signing event for 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 with Fredrik Backman on Friday night and flew back to San Diego on Saturday morning. That’s how much I love this author. I could not pass up another opportunity to meet him.

His writing touches me more than any other writer I’ve read. He is able to put into words feelings that I can’t identify or articulate. No other author can break open my cold dead heart and make me ugly cry like Backman, in the best way possible.

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August 2, 2026 0

I’ve Got a Crush on You (Darling Springs, 2) by Lauren Blakely

I loved this book!! The author does a great job developing relatable characters that you want to root for and Chloe is wonderful! She is sweet, thoughtful, determined, and knows what she wants.

Sawyer is the perfect closed off grump that is tied to his routines and schedules. Chloe is impulsive and goes with the flow. They couldn’t be more opposite, or more right for each other. The sparks between the couple is so hot! The teasing and banter is off the charts.

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August 2, 2026 0

Too Perfect to Die by Juliana Goodman

3.5 stars

This is a good YA mystery surrounding the murder of a teenager on an elite squad of cheerleaders.

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August 2, 2026 0

Falling Into You (Colburn Brothers #3) by Jill Shalvis

I love visiting the Colburn Brothers once again and watching Tucker finally fall in love! This is book 3 in the series but can be read as a standalone. Tucker and Hazel were a thing in high school until she left town at 18 and Tucker failed to go with her. Hazel is back in town temporarily to help her estranged dad who suffered a heart attack. Once he’s settled, she’s out.

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July 26, 2026 0

Death’s Daughter (Children of the Old Ones, #1) by S. A. Barnes

This was a fun, fluffy urban paranormal fantasy that features the daughter of Death, Jocasta, just trying to be normal at college. She’s got great friends and a complicated relationship with a TA, Carter. Instead of killing people she feeds on their disappointments, failures, and rejections. All is going well until a sexy guy named Devon, a descendant of Lust—shows up on campus because Death just named Jo as his successor, making her a powerful ally and a massive target. When a friend of Jo’s is murdered, Jo becomes the number 1 suspect. As the body count rises, and Jo does everything she can to protect those she loves, she tests the limits of her power and doesn’t know who to trust.

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July 4, 2026 0