August 2025 Most Anticipated

From long-awaited sequels to fresh debuts and end-of-summer escapes, August is bringing the heat and I’m not just talking about the weather. Though it is crazy hot in South Texas. Whether you’re craving twisty thrillers, swoony romances, or unforgettable historical fiction, this month has something for every kind of reader. I’ve rounded up the new…

The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie

This is a beautifully tender story about Lolly, a woman navigating grief, self-discovery, and unexpected love, all wrapped up in gentle magical realism. The magic elements provide glimpses into her past and add layers of emotion as she faces hard choices and seeks a new path forward. I read this a few years ago and…

July 2025 Most Anticipated

Somehow, we’re halfway through the year (???), and while I don’t totally understand how that happened, I do know one thing: July is coming in strong with some seriously exciting new book releases. If your TBR pile is already groaning under the weight of spring reads you still haven’t gotten to… well, sorry not sorry,…

The Ghostwriter

Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont has spent her entire career avoiding the shadow of her infamous father, Vincent Taylor—a legendary horror author known for his chilling novels and his even darker past, being the prime suspect in the brutal murders of his own siblings. But when financial desperation forces Olivia to accept a job ghostwriting her father’s…

June 2025 Most Anticipated

June is here, and you know what that means – a fresh batch of page-turners ready to rock our shelves! Whether you’re a thriller junkie, a fantasy fanatic, or a rom-com connoisseur, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. So grab your favorite reading nook, a cozy blanket (yes, even in June – it’s a…

25 Most Anticipated for Summer 2025

Summer is just around the corner. Unless you are in Texas, like me, then it’s basically already here. I always have the hardest time narrowing down my Most Anticipated for the upcoming season, but I managed to get this list down to 25, barely! These 25 reads are all set to come this June, July,…

May 2025 Most Anticipated

Alright May, I see you, with all your new releases especially from some big name authors. There are so many new releases coming that I can’t wait to get my hands on, and some I’ve already been able to read! I know I say this every month, but I just cannot believe how many new…

The Love Haters

Huge KC fan, Huge! & she certainly delivers with her upcoming release, The Love Hater. Katie is faking, it until she makes it. As a video producer, she’s on the potential chopping block as her company looks to reorganize. When her boss offers her a job filming an advertisement for the Coast Guard, she jumps…

April 2025 Most Anticipated

April is coming up fast, and it’s bringing some awesome books with it. I cannot contain my excitement for so many of the books listed below and it was a struggle to narrow my list down to my top 12. A ton of some of my favorite authors have April releases and I’ve been lucky…

March 2025 | Aardvark Predictions

Even though Aardvark is great about giving us hints each month so we know what the picks will be before they ‘go live’, I thought it would be fun to start putting together my own predictions based on my reading and experience with Aardvark. This will be my second month doing predictions for Aardvark and…