Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 07-31-2026

LIVE!! FORCED PROXIMITY

“When people think you’re a broke college student—and not actually the daughter of rock royalty and a legit billionaire—they treat you…differently.

My college roommate decided to have a spontaneous destination wedding. Only her nearest and dearest were invited. I didn’t lie about who I am. I just intentionally left out who my family is.

Big difference. All attention belonged on the bride and groom. If anyone realized who I was, it would only cause chaos. Then I came face-to-face with the best man, and in a single heartbeat, everything changed…”

LIVE!! SCI-FI ROMANCE!!

“Resonance is supposed to be like finding your other half.

I’m not sure how that’s going to work, considering that I already feel like I’m only half of who I’m supposed to be. I’ve lost my memories of Earth. I can only recall fragments of a rich cultural heritage that I want back more than I want to resonate. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be in the cards.

Instead of returning my memories, fate has decided that I should resonate to cat-like Valmir, the most unlikable gladiator stranded on this planet alongside the human clones…”

MEGHAN QUINN’S LATEST & IT’S THE #1 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!!

“From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a spicy sports romance filled with late-night book club confessions, forbidden attraction, and one slow-burn love story that refuses to stay platonic.

They’re just friends. At least, that’s what she thinks. Him? He has other plans. Bennett Brinkman is San Francisco baseball’s golden boyfocused, disciplined, and very bad at ignoring the one woman he shouldn’t want. Falling for his sister’s best friend was inevitable, even though she’s always seen him as safe, familiar, and firmly off-limits…”

THREE BOOK SUPER-BARGAIN!!

“…Dr. Paige Ellis has worked hard to make her dreams come true. But somewhere along the way, she lost something important—herself.
Luckily, her dead grandmother is still looking out for her.

When Paige returns home to fulfill her Nana’s last request, she comes face-to-face with an annoying blast from her past. Not only does Nick Collins know just which buttons to push to make Paige crazy, but he also might be the one thing Paige has convinced herself she doesn’t need…”

LIVE!! SERIES FINALE!! SHE’S TRYING TO LIVE A NORMAL LIFE…

“Four daddies missing their baby girl. One baby girl left completely shattered. It’ll take more than a contract to fix what’s broken between them.

It’s over. It’s really over. All I want to do is move on with my life. Get back on track with my goals and achieve my dream future.

Graduate. Get a job. Buy a house. Adopt a cat.

That’s it. No more sugar daddies. Just the regular life of a college student. Maybe even date a boy or two. I just need to stay strong and think of my future…”

LIVE!! HOCKEY FAKE ROMANCE

“One year. One contract. One fake wife I can’t let go of.

As a professional hockey player, I don’t lose—and I don’t do relationships. But my family demands a wife, and I don’t need the distraction.

So I buy one. One year. Two million dollars. No feelings. It should’ve been simple…”

LIVE!! BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE – THEY’RE STRANDED TOGETHER

“I‘m Knox Sterling. Self-made billionaire. Playboy. My whole life, I’ve chased women, thrills, and anything that keeps things uncomplicated. Commitment? Not my style. Except for Amy. My best friend is the only woman who’s ever been completely off-limits. She’s the one person who’s kept me grounded since the days when my bank account barely covered rent.

The one woman I’ve secretly wanted for years… but never touched. But after a minor car crash reminds me how quickly life can change, waiting suddenly feels like the worst mistake.
So when Amy asks me to chaperone a school field trip and inspire her students with stories from my career, I say yes without hesitation. Any excuse to spend more time with her.

But the trip doesn’t go as planned. A freak accident leaves us stranded in a small town overnight…”

LIVE!! ENEMIES TO LOVERS

“A no-drama tax lawyer lands her perfect fresh start—until she’s forced to work with the ex–best friend she buried feelings for, risking both her career and their long-overdue second chance. A hilarious romantic comedy perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Katherine Center.

Louisa Kalluk had a plan: start fresh in D.C., become a powerhouse tax attorney, and avoid unnecessary drama. Never in a million years did she expect that plan to be derailed by the charming idiot from law school she severed ties with three years ago…”

LIVE! BILLIONAIRE CELBRITY ROMANCE

“As the heiress to the Braun luxury watch empire, Heather Braun lives the life most can only dream of. In the heart of the City of Angels, she’s mastered the art of living the glamorous life. Indulgent shopping sprees, lavish vacations, and an allowance that could bankrupt a small country. She’s the ideal carefree socialite… whose parents have just cut her off for six months to experience life outside the velvet ropes.

Enter Julius Waller, known to his fans as multi-platinum rap royalty, Emperor Julez. Beneath the crown, he longs to trade sold-out arenas for a slow-building film career and the chance to be a full-time dad to his three daughters.

But with his family relying on him and yet another nanny quitting before the US leg of his tour, Julius trusts his instincts and hires a friend’s pick, Heather—a self-proclaimed “eldest grandchild”— as his new live-in nanny, betting she’ll go…”

SUPER-BARGAIN!! SMALL TOWN SAGA

“Filled with warmth, whispers of magic, and the irreplaceable comfort of books, The Secret Library is for anyone who knows how one story can change everything.

…Book editor Lucy Thomas has just inherited her grandmother’s windswept Cornish home, and with it, a library bathed in sunlight, a spiral staircase that leads to secrets, and a battered box filled with unfinished stories…

To honour her grandmother’s last wish, Lucy must finish what was left undone – and discover the magic hiding between the lines…”

LIVE!! YOUNGER MAN/OLDER WOMAN

“Emily Kessler knows what she’s doing—she’s spent the last decade figuring it out.

What she didn’t plan for was the itch that comes with turning thirty or realizing that staying busy is the same as being alone.
So when she overhears the cute, younger guy on her bus ride struggling with a dating app, she decides it’s time to make a match.

But Daniel isn’t emotionally available, he’s trying to piece together the life his ex blew up. No big deal, right? She’s put romance on hold this long, so what’s a little longer?

And if anyone can help him, it’s Emily. So she suggests they keep it casual. No strings. No expectations. Until casual stops feeling so casual . . …”

LIVE!! WORKPLACE ROMANCE BETWEEN RIVALS!

“I swore I’d never let myself get close to Clark Layton again.

But here we are, bidding against each other for the same oil well. Him, the CEO of Layton Oil with the power to buy up half the damn continent. Me, the woman who inherited her father’s company after his ‘accidental’ death… a death I don’t believe for a second was accidental.

Our third rival in this high-stakes game – Caspar Kahn – is the man I suspect of murdering him. And if I’m right, this bid isn’t just business. It’s personal.

It’s a message. It’s justice. But every step I take puts me deeper into danger, and the only person standing between me and whatever trap Caspar has planned… is Clark.

We’ve been rivals. I swore I’d never let myself get close to Clark Layton again…”

LIVE!! MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE

“Two rivals. One mistake. A shot we never thought we’d take.

Being a professional golfer has always been my dream. But there are parts of the job I hate.
Interviews. Tournaments that make me wear skirts. Being nice to Beau Devereaux.

I hate that one—and him—the most. Since we were kids, he’s had a special way of getting under my skin. As adults, it’s only gotten worse.
My best friend’s brother will always be the most infuriating man on the planet in his bright, tight, and outlandish golf shirts and his stupid beard covering his annoyingly chiseled jaw.

Which is why it’s my worst nightmare that I’m paired with him for a golf tournament in Las Vegas…”