My 2026 reading list featuring romance, dark romance, psychological thrillers, cozy small-town romance and page-turning suspense. These are books I’ve read, loved, or have on my must-read list.
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2nd book in the series. A slight let down from the first one. The story felt basic and cliche.
King of Pride (Kings of Sin #2)
This was a mixed feeling. Some love it, some hate it.
Woman Down: A Novel
Intense, filthy and suspenseful! Addictive forbidden love story.
Toxic: A Dark Romance
5/5 — Could not put this one down! If you love psychological thrillers with twists and darker themes, add this to your list.
Ask for Andrea: Deluxe Stenciled Edges
How does she do it?! Insane plot twist however, the books wasn’t as good as some of her others.
Dear Debbie (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The spray edges on this is incredible! Love a good spicy romance book!
The Pumpkin Spice Café (Deluxe Edition) (Dream Harbor, Book 1)
2nd book in the Dream Harbor series and I honestly can’t get enough! Love the small town cozy romance.
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, Book 2)
Sucker for an enemies to lovers! Bonus points for amazing sprayed edges.
Dante: A Dark Mafia, Enemies to Lovers Romance
Book 3 in the Dream Harbor series. Christmas is my favorite holiday and this definitely was a cute love story.
The Christmas Tree Farm (Deluxe Edition) (Dream Harbor, Book 3)
This exclusive edition deserves top shelf. It is chaotic in the best way possible and I can’t wait to read the 2nd one.
Blood of Hercules Collector's Edition (B&N Exclusive Edition)
So glad I gave this book a try! The story is unpredictable in good ways, I laughed and cried. Try it out for yourself and let me know!
The Wedding People (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)
Excellent book with a twisty, sloppy turn. A roller coaster ride after the first read.
The Perfect Divorce (B&N Exclusive Edition)
This is a great book of a taste of coming home. This series is just incredible and the sprayed edges on the books are so good!
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Deluxe Edition) (Dream Harbor, Book 4)
Freida did it again. So many twists and turns that you can’t be disappointed.
The Divorce
6th book in the series! Love a cozy small town romance. I loved the dream harbor series and can’t wait what the author has in store.
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop (Dream Harbor, Book 6)
Mixed feelings about this one. It’s a thrilling vibe. A ride share gone wrong but journey felt a bit too long.
The Good Father
A fall vibey book! Wonderfully cozy and it just makes me want to visit the town!
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn: A Novel
I absolutely love this book and could not put it down. It does get a little creepy and disturbing. Definitely a page turner and can’t wait to see the movie soon!
Verity (Collector's Edition)
A top favorite. I could not put the book down and ended up finishing it within 24 hours. I also loved how the movie turned out.
Reminders of Him: A Novel
Hands down a must read from Colleen Hoover. The characters are well written and this book has me crying
Ugly Love: Special Collector's Edition: A Novel
Book 5 of the Dream Harbor series. Super cozy and sweet vibes that get you in a holiday mood. Delightful small town second chance romance.
The Gingerbread Bakery (Dream Harbor, Book 5) (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Another great new release by Freida. And the sprayed edges on this is amazing!
The Witch (Deluxe Edition)
Definitely a good burrr month read.
Other Worlds Than These (The Talisman #3)
How can you NOT love a Freida McFadden book? From the first chapter to the last, this book was full of so much intensity.
