Today’s Top Book Releases: June 23, 2026

In Anespérer, where magic comes alive through artistic skill, Elara Rousseau knows she’ll never be selected for the Objet d’Art. The high-stakes baking competition will elect a new Souverain to join the ruling council, and someone from the slums would never be considered. But when a brooding figure from her past sneaks her into the … Continue reading Today’s Top Book Releases: June 23, 2026

Book Review: All We Hunger For by Anna Mercier

All We Hunger For is a unique romantasy with a magical baking competition, political power struggles, and two people trying to find their place in a world shaped by class, control, and expectations. I really enjoyed it, especially the food magic elements, the characters, and the author's engrossing writing style. Elara is a great protagonist. … Continue reading Book Review: All We Hunger For by Anna Mercier

Series Spotlight: Wells Ranch by Bailey Hannah

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Today, I'm spotlighting the Wells Ranch series, a contemporary cowboy romance series that has a fifth book releasing early next month. Love Wells Kept sounds like a super swoon-worthy story and a fantastic addition to this series. Let's check all the books out! Book 1: Alive and Wells Pub. Date: Nov. 20, 2023 Page Length: … Continue reading Series Spotlight: Wells Ranch by Bailey Hannah

Book Review: Kieran by N.J. Walters

Kieran is the third and final book in the Blackwell Brothers Redemption series, and I went into it already loving this world and these characters. I’ve read and enjoyed both of the previous books, and I was so excited to see how Kieran’s story would unfold. Kieran is sent to a small town to reap … Continue reading Book Review: Kieran by N.J. Walters

First Lines Friday: June 19, 2026

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First Lines Friday First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open … Continue reading First Lines Friday: June 19, 2026

Book Review: Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood

I was so intrigued by Romantic Hero when I read the premise. A romance author accidentally bringing the villain from her unfinished novel into the real world is such a fun idea, and overall, I enjoyed it. Between the magical realism, the humor, and the romance, this was an entertaining read that felt quirky and … Continue reading Book Review: Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood

Can’t Wait Wednesday: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 3 by Suji Kim

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 3 Title: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 3Author: Suji KimPages: 520Publication Date: June 23, 2026Publisher:InkloreGenres:Fiction / FantasySynopsis: Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 3 by Suji Kim

Today’s Hot New Releases: June 16, 2026

Happy Tuesday! Today, we're celebrating five exciting new fiction releases on my radar. From historical romance to romantasy to some unique speculative fiction, they all sound great. Let's check them out! Can love survive an unbreakable curse? Kierse McKenna’s magic is bound to a man she hates―one who has spent lifetimes fighting the man she … Continue reading Today’s Hot New Releases: June 16, 2026