1. My Killer Vacation

by Tessa Bailey

A relaxing vacation on Cape Cod turns into a murder mystery when Taylor finds a body in the rental house she is supposed to share with her brother. When a handsome and dangerous bounty hunter shows up, Taylor, a true crime fanatic, insists on helping him track down the killer.

Romantic and suspenseful, My Killer Vacation is the perfect excuse to plant yourself on the beach all day. According to one Goodreads reviewer, “This was the light and funny read I needed… but make it spicy & murder mystery. I wanted a quick and captivating book and this hit the perfect spot.”

2. World Travel: An Irreverent Guide

by Anthony Bourdain with Laurie Woolever

Maybe the nearest beach, or even the local pool, is as far as your summer travels will take you. The good news is, World Travel, a collection of writings and thoughts by the late chef and writer Anthony Bourdain, will take you just about anywhere in the world you want to go.

Part travel guide, part cultural reflection, this book is a good choice for the reader who likes short, snackable bits. The collection also features essays from Bourdain’s friends, family, and colleagues on food, travel, and personal exploration.

3. French Exit

by Patrick DeWitt

Patrick DeWitt’s short and delightful novel French Exit is for lovers of wit, sarcasm, and dark humor. When an aristocratic Upper East Side widow finds herself at the end of her rope socially and financially, she takes her childish adult son to Paris, the City of Light, in the hopes of starting over. But it turns out things aren’t so easy, and our main characters get caught up in the wry friction of Parisian high society.

4. Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family

by Robert Kolker

The history of the Galvin family is a page turner if there ever was one. Hidden Valley Road is the story of an American family rocked by a string of diagnoses—over a decade, six of the twelve Galvin children are diagnosed with schizophrenia.

This is the tragic yet completely enrapturing story of the family whose contributions to the science of mental health are unmatched, yet in many ways unauthorized.

5. The Summer I Turned Pretty

by Jenny Han

Summers at Cousins Beach are always magical for Isabel “Belly” Conklin. Her world revolves around the small beach town and the friends there who have become like family, including Conrad and Jeremiah, two brothers Belly has known since childhood. But as they’ve grown, the relationships have changed. Could one of them be more than a friend? This YA romance novel is full of the genre’s favorite tropes and golden settings—and it just begs to be read.

You may know Jenny Han from her best-selling book and Netflix movie of the same name: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. And if you can’t get enough, you’re in luck! The Summer I Turned Pretty is the first book in Han’s summer trilogy, which includes It’s Not Summer Without You and We’ll Always Have Summer.

6. The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

by Hilarie Burton Morgan

When the actress Hilarie Burton Morgan became pregnant with her first child, she and her partner, the actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, decided it was time to opt out of the glamorous life they had been leading between New York City and Los Angeles, and instead move to a working farm in rural Hudson Valley, New York. On Mischief Farm, the Morgans have raised a family, a bunch of animals, and plenty of hell.

Readers needn’t be familiar with the Morgans or their work to love this charming, tender, and often hilarious memoir that reflects on love, parenting, ambition, and what it means to fall in love with a community.

7. Reason and Romance

by Terrance Layhew

George Austen believes romance novels are beneath him. Ever concerned with being a “serious” author, a rival goads him into writing his own romance book. So George must begin at the beginning, by asking, is romance more than a genre?

A contemporary romance novel for readers who resist, or even frown upon, the contemporary romance novel, Reason and Romance will delight and charm.

8. Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders

by Kathryn Miles

In 1996, two women were murdered while backpacking in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Forest. Both were skilled and experienced outdoorswomen. Twenty years later, journalist Kathryn Miles tries to crack open the case that went cold long ago.

In her book, Miles eliminates previous suspects and identifies new ones, discovers potential cover-ups, and gains access to key witnesses and documents. The story is consuming and endlessly readable. True crime fans will love Miles’s earnest and thoughtful investigation of the crime and her reflection on the dangers that women face in the wilderness and in U.S. national parks, and why crime investigations fail so many women.

9. Painting Time

by Maylis de Kerangal

Painting Time is the story of Paula Karst, a blossoming artist on the verge of a great artistic breakthrough and mastery of craft. Yet in many ways Paula is lost—young, still living with her parents, and unsure of where her work will take her. This coming-of-age novel is a rich and atmospheric journey into the world of art and painting, and across Europe.

10. On Rotation

by Shirlene Obuobi

Angela “Angie” Appiah has everything she’s supposed to: medical school, a promising career, a successful boyfriend, and successful friends. When her world starts falling apart, Angie realizes these aren’t the things she wants, but the things she has been told she should want.

When she finds herself wanting Ricky Gutierrez, the kind of partner she never envisioned for herself, Angie has to recast herself in the story of her life—in a role that she chooses. Obuobi’s debut novel is funny, romantic, and deliciously readable from start to finish.

11. Diner of Lost Souls

by Graham Diamond and Hedy Campeas

Cora Drakos is the owner of the Athena Diner—and a part-time sleuth. Her work takes her around the world, from New York to Athens and every dangerous corner in between. The latest mystery, though, has come dangerously close to home. Cora is on a mission to track down the person who brutally beat a homeless man near the diner, a would-be murderer who wanted the anonymous man dead.

This short indie title is a must-read for those who love an international mystery thriller.

1. Wiggly the Worm

by Arnie Lightning

Follow Wiggly Worm and his best friends, Snarky Snail, Rattle Snake, and Munch Mosquito, as they live their lives in the backyard garden. When they decide to explore the world outside of the backyard, where will their adventures take them?

This book includes five fun short stories, “just for fun” activities, and so much more! Let best-selling children’s book author Arnie Lightning guide you and your children through a comfortable and entertaining environment in which you’ll learn plenty of valuable lessons along the way.

2. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things

by DK

Part of DK’s My Very Important Encyclopedias Series, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is full of many interesting facts about the world, people, animals, plants, and so much more! The book serves as an introduction to what the world is and what it encompasses.

Written in a storybook format with exciting graphic novel elements, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a collection of fun facts ranging from the galaxy to dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, and beyond. You may find yourself learning new things alongside your child, and soon they’ll be reading this engaging book all on their own!

3. A House for a Mouse

by Lisette Starr & Gustyawan

This is a story for younger children about friendship, kindness, and generosity. A boy hears a noise under his bed and fears that there may be a monster coming out of the dark. Instead, the sound has been caused by an inquisitive mouse looking for somewhere warm to sleep in the night- not some horrible creature at all! This book combines brilliant illustrations with rhyming text to make a perfect bedtime story. This book also serves as the perfect guide for children just starting on their reading journey.

A House for a Mouse is part of a greater series called Red Beetle Books. These books are designed to teach children important life lessons in the form of fun and exciting stories that each have a moral woven throughout. These books will help children develop their emotional intelligence while also introducing and instilling in them a love of books and reading.

4. I Am Enough

by Grace Byers & Keturah A. Bobo

The perfect gift to all, this gorgeous, lyrical book celebrates loving who you are, respecting others around you, and being kind to one another. “The title and picture alone will do wonders for little girls that resemble this picture. While the message and pictures can and will appeal to many different faces…the message will resonate and empower young girls who are learning to embrace their individuality and celebrate who they are as they are!”

Grace Bryers, a well-known actress and activist, drew inspiration from her childhood for I Am Enough. The bullying she experienced while growing up led to the creation of this beautifully poetic ode to the empowerment of young girls. She also has a follow-up book titled I Believe I Can, meant to celebrate boys and girls as they strive to reach their highest potential.

6. Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

by James Dean & Kimberly Dean

Can Pete and his friends find the missing cupcakes? In this edition of the Pete the Cat series, Pete and his friends are baking cupcakes for a party where Pete is planning to perform with his band. But, as it gets closer to the start of the party, they discover that some of the cupcakes are missing. Can Pete and his friends find out who took the cupcakes before it’s time for him to perform?

With over 50 Pete The Cat books to choose from, this fun and engaging series is perfect for children in their reading journey, featuring a lesson in every fun adventure! Kimberly and James Dean are the married duo behind the book series. Both are long-time writers and authors, with James being the original creator and illustrator of the character while Kimberly began collaborating with James and helped to publish the first book in the series. 

5. Pax

by Sara Pennypacker & Jon Klassen

A heartfelt and adventurous story about the friendship between a boy and his fox. This story, written by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Jon Klassen, will surely make the whole family fall in love with reading. 

Pax was very young when his family was killed and he was rescued by a boy named Peter. Years later, Peter has to move to his grandfather’s house and has to leave Pax behind. But after only one night in his new home, Peter is determined to find Pax and bring him back with him. Will Peter and Pax find their way back to each other in a country ravaged by war?

1. Fighting Destiny (The Fae Chronicles Book 1)

by Amelia Hutchins

On a strange new assignment, Synthia is thrown into the world of the Fae. The old Celtic legends describe the Fae as beautiful, magical, and deadly creatures, but what exactly is killing the Fae and Witches alike? As Synthia and her friends are thrown deeper into the gruesome murder mysteries, they quickly realize that no one and nothing is as it seems. With gruesome murders at every turn, the Prince of the Dark Fae is determined to get Synthia to work for him – their undeniable chemistry pulling Synthia deep under his spell – and secrets about herself threatening to rise to the surface. Will Synthia and her friends be able to find who the killer is?

Amelia Hutchins is a WSJ and USAT Bestselling author of the Monsters, The Fae Chronicles, and Lacy of the Nine Realms series. Writing fast-paced books that go against traditional romance standards is what Amelia thrives at. Sometimes stories are not just about romance; they’re about rising to a challenge, breaking through, and shaking up entire worlds just to discover who they are, what matters most… So, if you like intense, dominant, alpha male characters in a dark and disturbing setting, with a soul-crushing, tear-jerking story that will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat – this first in series is for you.

2. Bloodlaced (Youkai Bloodlines Book 1)

by Courtney Maguire

When Asagi is sold into the house of a young nobleman, Mahiro, after failing to protect a boy from their abuser, life is forever changed. Asagi is different. Both man and woman. Asagi has always been a servant, never knowing kindness or generosity. Mahiro is also different. He is a youkai, a demon feeding on the blood of innocents. When Mahiro and Asagi’s friendship blooms into something more and their new relationship is threatened, Mahiro turns Asagi into a youkai to save his life. But when the boy, now a man, Asagi failed to protect, reappears, Asagi must determine what it means to be human and protect what he loves most.

The Youkai Bloodlines series is a three-part series featuring demons, love, blood, and hard-hitting decisions. “This is one of those stories that doesn’t fit neatly into a category. It has a love story but isn’t a romance. It has scary scenes but isn’t a horror tale. It has vampires, but isn’t a typical paranormal story. What it is, is a fantastic and tragic story that is all-encompassing and heart-wrenching and definitely a book that will stay with you after you finish it. It will be so interesting to see where Maguire takes this series if this is our introduction!” – Paranormal Romance Guild

3. Alpha’s Temptation (Bad Boy Alphas Book 1)

by Renee Rose & Lee Savino

This first book in the twelve-part Bad Boy Alphas series, Alpha’s Temptation, is a standalone billionaire werewolf romance. Jackson King, the CEO and founder of a data security company, has been alone and unhappy for the better part of his life. But when Jackson finds himself stuck in an elevator with Kylie McDaniel, a new hire, his world is thrown upside down. With an undeniable attraction, two consequential secrets, and dangers at every turn, can these two fight the feelings pulling them together and survive each other?

Renee Rose and Lee Savino are the two authors responsible for this sexy, smoldering, bad boy series. Renee, a USA Today bestselling author loves writing about dirty-talking alpha heroes with varying levels of kink. Lee, also a bestselling author, a mom, and self-proclaimed chocoholic, is all about writing smexy romance books. That’s smart and sexy banter. With their combined voices and romantic expertise, their Bad Boy Alpha series is sure to keep you reading!

4. A Touch of Darkness (Hades X Persephone Book 1)

by Scarlett St. Clair

The first book in the three-part Hades x Persephone series, A Touch of Darkness tells the reimagined contemporary story of Persephone and Hades. Persephone, known as the goddess of spring, leads an unassuming “mortal” life in New Athens as a journalist. But when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a mysterious and hypnotic man, her life completely changes. Hades, the god of the dead, has built an empire in the mortal realm in which he offers people bets that are rumored to be unbeatable. This pastime of his has surely kept him entertained, but when Persephone offers him an intriguing bargain, he can’t resist. Persephone must create life in the underworld or lose her freedom forever. The only problem? Flowers have only shriveled at her touch since she was a little girl. As she struggles to beat the bargain she’s made, a forbidden and bewitching love takes hold of the goddess’s heart.

5. The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark Book 1)

by Kresley Cole

The Warlord Wants Forever, the first book in an expansive new world in the Immortals After Dark series, tells the story of Nikolai, a vampire general, and Myst who is famed as the most beautiful Valkyrie of all. All Nikolai seeks to find is his bride in body and soul. Not out of love, but for his desire of the sheer strength and power finding one’s bride brings. When he discovers his bride is Myst, the game is on. Myst has dedicated her life to two things. She has sworn to protect a magical jewel and to fight vampires at every turn. So, when Myst learns of the fated connection between Nikolai and herself, she makes it her mission to torment the warlord by fleeing him. Having denied him for five years, Myst is forced into his grip when Nikolai takes hold of her precious jewel. But then Nikolai realizes he wants more than vengeance and lets Myst go. Will their fates become intertwined by a decision to come back? Or will Myst’s sworn fight against all vampires keep her from surrendering to the agonizing lust that connects her to her mate?

Kresley Cole is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of four paranormal, adult, and young adult paranormal series, with five award-winning historical romances and publications in 23 countries. To say she is an expert in the world of paranormal romance books is an understatement! Don’t miss out on this enticing series. We promise you won’t regret it!

6. Monsters After Dark

by Isoellen, Ophelia Bell, Nora Ash, L.V. Lane, Leann Ryans, Godiva Glenn, Leslie Chase, V.T. Bonds, Merel Pierce, and Cass Alex

Written by over six authors, Monsters After Dark is a beastly paranormal romance anthology. With plenty of steamy encounters featuring teeth, claws, and creatures of all kinds, this read is sure to leave you wanting more. With these ten short stories packed into one book, you’ll want to be sure to snag yourself a limited edition copy before it’s too late!

Don’t just take our word for how great this book is, check out these glowing 5-star reviews! “PNR elite authors here giving you dark and delicious stories guaranteed to make you thirsty” – Karen Harris. “The monsters are sex in flames, fangs, claws, horns, and more” – Saucy Sierra. “Such a great group of writers with captivating stories. Each one is different and refreshingly original and brings something special to the selection of stories” – Ridwaana Allen.

1. Buddhism for Beginners: Learn the Way of the Buddha & Take Your First Steps on the Noble Path

by Luna Sidana

In this beginner’s book, you’ll learn the fundamental outlines of the worldview that underpins Buddhist practice. One by one, key concepts and terms will be introduced. It will be easier to understand how Buddhists view the world and the nature of human existence in this way.

2. Witchcraft for Beginners

by Bridget Bishop, John Titus

There is so much more magic and wonder in this world than most people ever experience, but if you’ve decided to read this book, you already know there’s more. Witchcraft is the key to unlocking the door to this new world. This is the entrance you’ve been looking for. It doesn’t have to be difficult or frightening to take your first steps into the world of magic. Witchcraft for Beginners explains what you need to know in simple terms and provides step-by-step instructions for getting started.

3. Nobody Left Out: Jesus & the Way of Sorrows

by Michael Murray

We all wish to live in a world where God protects us from harm. However, Jesus’ final day on earth serves as a reminder that God is suffering alongside us. Light glimmers in the darkness and hope peeks forth from despair as we walk the damaged road with Jesus. Nobody Left Out: Jesus & the Way of Sorrows will take you on a journey with Jesus through his final 18 hours on Earth. It is guided by the Scriptural Stations of the Cross, a devotional activity that is followed in various Christian traditions.

4. Chakras for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding 7 Chakras of the Body

by Rohit Sahu

Chakras are multi-dimensional in nature. Their physical existence is one dimension, but they also have a spiritual dimension. When a chakra is disrupted or obstructed, the flow of life force is disrupted as well, resulting in the onset of mental and physical diseases. When the seven chakras’ harmonious balance is disrupted or broken, it can lead to a variety of issues in our life, including physical, emotional, and mental health issues. Our bodies will function at their best if all of our chakras are balanced and in harmony. Chakras for Beginners is the perfect place to start learning.

5. Theology Without Walls

by Jerry L. Martin

The pursuit of ultimate reality is becoming more transreligious. The discovery of divine truths in different traditions eventually leads to a transreligious turn. Anyone with internet access can access the complete variety of religious views and practices thanks to global communications. Furthermore, the rise of the “nones” and individuals who identify as “spiritual but not religious” necessitates the development of theological thinking free of imposed beliefs and established practices. Theology Without Walls addresses this critical need.

6. Quran in English

by Talal Itani

Perhaps the best English translation of the Quran. It’s easy to read and understand because it employs today’s English language and vocabulary, and it’s pretty close to the Arabic original. It closely resembles the Arabic text and frequently reminds the reader of the original Arabic text. The flow is easy to follow, the phrase structure is straightforward, and the meaning is clear.

7. The New American Haggadah: A Simple Passover Seder for the Whole Family

by Ken Royal, Lauren Royal

A Haggadah that can be read from beginning to end. No decisions! There will be no skipping! No remorse! A Haggadah that is long enough to include everything while also being short enough to avoid boredom. Even for individuals who have never led or attended a Seder before, this Haggadah is simple to follow. A Haggadah that encourages everyone to participate while also ensuring that no one is confused about who says what. A Haggadah that honors liberty. A Haggadah that combines traditional Jewish beliefs with contemporary American ideals. A Haggadah that answers all of your questions!

8. Spirit Guides for Beginners

by Layla Moon

Layla Moon’s brilliant book is ideal for anyone wishing to begin their own spiritual path with solid insight interwoven with personal experience. She not only explains how everything works and how the spiritual cosmos works, but she does so in an easy-to-understand manner that anyone can follow along with. Start your journey with Spirit Guides for Beginners.

1. Emotional Intelligence Mastery

by Eric Jordan

Emotional intelligence is the ability to notice and label one’s own emotions and experiences, as well as to use that information to guide one’s thinking and conduct in the desired direction. A well-developed EQ is very critical whether you want to easily climb the career ladder, thrive during social occasions, or simply feel more at peace with yourself. Throughout this book, you’ll look at the present state of knowledge on the issue before looking at how a series of simple, practical activities can help you greatly improve your emotional intelligence.

2. Confidence: How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs and Achieve Your Goals

by Martin Meadows

The majority of us have no trouble identifying goals that we wish to achieve. The difficult part is putting these strategies into action. We all struggle with discipline and motivation at times. Another reason you could find it difficult to make changes in your life is that you have poor self-efficacy. What is the definition of self-efficacy? What are the four most important sources of it? How can you boost your self-assurance in your abilities? Meadows provides vital knowledge that will assist you in increasing your confidence in your abilities and achieving your goals.

3. Five Minute Meditation

by Lisa Shea

We’ve seen every study there is, and there’s no doubt about it: meditation aids concentration and relieves stress. Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, colds can be reduced, and practically every area of life can be improved through meditation. But who has the time? This short, easy-to-read book explains everything you need to know about meditation. It provides a number of meditation options so you may pick one that fits into your busy schedule. It only takes five minutes to complete. It only takes five minutes to make a difference in your life.

4. Live Well Every Day

by Dr. Alex George

Live Well Every Day tackles today’s most pressing health issues, including anxiety, social pressure, mental health, immune system health, how to stay fit, flexible, and eat well in a sedentary world, sexual health, gut health, and more. Small changes lead to big results. Dr. Alex can help you get the facts, set goals, and take action.

5. Being Authentic

by Morhaf Al Achkar

Dr. Achkar’s memoir is full of genuine passion, heartbreaks, and triumphs, and it inspires us to be our true selves. This memoir emphasizes our humanity’s purpose of sharing our stories, as well as our dread of being forgotten after death while still living each day. If you enjoy straightforward, easy-to-read books, Dr. Achkar’s Being Authentic is a must-have for your eBook library.

1. Khan Academy Kids

by Khan Academy

Khan Academy is famous for providing free short educational lessons, and they even have an app for kids that is available for free—no subscription required or ads to distract and disrupt your children’s focus. Developed with help from experts at Stanford, the Khan Academy Kids app aligns with Common Core Standards, has won numerous awards, and is highly rated on the app store.

You can choose from the hundreds of lessons available or use the app’s personalized learning path that will adjust to your young reader’s pace. With new content always getting added, your kids will never get tired of using the app! Plus, there’s more than just reading comprehension content; the app also has math and social-emotional learning. Download what users are calling “the best educational app ever” today!

2. Hoopla

by Midwest Tape, LLC

Everybody loves the public library, but did you know that you can use your local library to access eBooks and audiobooks for children through apps like Hoopla? Now, you can have convenient digital access to your library at your fingertips. Whether you’d like to access bestselling children’s books like Pete The Cat or have audiobook editions of their favorite books playing, you and your kids are sure to enjoy the thousands of titles that are available on the Hoopla app.

The app is available to download for free and it even has a Kids Mode feature that only shows content that is family-friendly. Convenience is a big part of Hoopla; titles are always being added, you can access them without a waiting period, and everything you borrow is automatically returned and removed from your device when the borrowing period ends. Support your local library with Hoopla!

3. Epic!

by Epic Creations

Epic! is another reading app that is great for kids to use during their screen time. A safe, enriching digital reading platform, parents and teachers can use the app to track your kids’ reading progress and help motivate them. The app also offers books in French, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and there are even badges that your kids can earn as they learn! If you’re looking for another way to conveniently access eBooks, audiobooks, and educational videos, Epic! will be a great tool for you to utilize.

Epic! has a free plan and a monthly subscription option. The free plan allows your kids to access one book from their digital library per day, while the subscription allows you to upgrade to full unlimited access. One five-star review describes the app as the “superior app to have on your phone and other devices so that your child can always read.” Don’t wait to download the Epic! app for your kids!

4. Endless Reader

by Originator Inc.

Awarded Apple’s App Store Best of 2013 Award, Endless Reader is a reading app that helps introduce your kids to different sight words. Sight words are terms that are used daily and your kids will learn a number of them early on in school. These words help build reading comprehension, which is why Endless Reader is an invaluable app to download for your kids. By helping your little readers learn which sight words have unusual spelling, you can help grow their reading skills and vocabulary.

Engaging and fun to use, Endless Reader has cute little monsters that demonstrate words and give context for the puzzle games on the app. While there is a free version of Endless Reader, the full version helps your kids learn the basics of multiple subjects, including reading. Get Endless Reader to help start your kids’ language and reading skills on the right foot!

5. uKloo Early Reader App

by Smiley Guy Studios Inc.

Based on uKloo’s riddle board game, the uKloo Early Reader App has literacy games that are full of animated surprises. Readers ages four and up can work to read sentences and solve riddles that reveal surprises. The app is beneficial for building knowledge of sight words and sentence structure, and it is a fun, encouraging way for your children to build their independent reading skills.

The uKloo Early Reader App has won several awards since its release and comes highly recommended by Tutorful for the skills this app can help your kids build. Because uKloo is known for their games, you know that your children will have fun every time they open the Early Reader app and expand their reading skills—your kids can grow their literacy without even realizing it! Best of all, the uKloo app is only a few taps away from being added to your device.

1. The Perfect Stranger

by Charlotte Byrd

Once powerful and rich, Tyler has been convicted of crimes he did not commit. He hasn’t been in contact with his childhood friend, Isabelle, for years, but Tyler finds her after escaping from prison. Unsure of his motives, Isabelle wonders exactly what made him show up out of the blue. And when old feelings return, she can’t turn him away. But helping Tyler means becoming a fugitive, and Isabelle realizes that she might not have a choice.

The first book in USA Today Bestselling Author Charlotte Byrd’s series with the same name, The Perfect Stranger has earned five-star reviews from over 900 readers on Amazon. This heart-racing book is one book you don’t want to skip, especially when you find out that readers describe it as “decadent, delicious, & dangerously addictive!” If you’re a fan of characters on the run, you’re sure to enjoy this fast-paced read.

2. Final Deception

by Stephanie St. Klaire

Cane O’Reilly has one job as a security operative for Brother’s Keeper: keep Charlie Adams, the only survivor of an infamous killer named Anson Deveraux, alive. Witness protection has failed Charlie on more than one occasion, and now Cane has to protect her. Cane has eyes and ears all over the city of sin to track down the killer and take him down. He would do anything to protect the beautiful Charlie, but Anson plans on doing everything he can to finish what he started.

USA Today Bestselling Author Stephanie St. Klaire kicks off The Keeper’s Series with Final Deception. Intense scenes and a plethora of action await you in this assassination thriller. You’ll be on the edge of your seat when reading what happens between Cane and Charlie during the blackout. One five-star review says the book “started with a bang and didn’t stop till the last page.” Final Deception ends with a cliffhanger, but don’t worry—there are five other books in the series already published and even more on the way!

3. Ravaged Crown

by Nicole Fox

When Willow walks in on her husband and another woman, she leaves him and becomes broke, jobless, and homeless. Filling in as a waitress at a restaurant, she accidentally trips and falls, finding herself on top of a handsome stranger. One hookup later, Willow gets a call from her temp agency with a new job that sounds a bit too good to be true. As it turns out, that handsome stranger is named Leo and he’s very rich, powerful, and insistent that Willow stays with him.

No list of romantic thriller books is complete without a mafia romance. Ravaged Crown is the first of two books in Nicole Fox’s Solovev Bratva duet. When a bratva, or Russian mafia, is involved, you know the storyline is going to be intense and the romance will be steamy. The second book of Willow and Leo’s story was released earlier this year and it’s a thrilling conclusion to this first book, which readers describe as a “sexy, suspense-filled story.”

4. Her Sanctuary

by Toni Anderson

Elizabeth Ward does her job well. As an FBI Special Agent, she has brought down a mobster’s empire, only to be rewarded with a target on her back. The remote ranch she escapes to was supposed to be a fresh start, and no fresh start should include a sexy man who is built like a mountain. Nat Sullivan can tell there’s trouble with the beautiful woman who has suddenly appeared in Montana. Will an unexpected passion let Elizabeth and Nat find common ground, or will her secrets get in the way when a killer tracks her down?

Written by New York Times Bestselling Author Toni Anderson, Her Sanctuary is the first installment of the Her series. The book has everything you want in a romantic thriller: skilled agents, mobs, and vulnerability. One five-star review describes the book as “complex. It has great characters that are authentic. It has well-thought-out plot lines. It’s brilliant.” Because the story mainly takes place in Montana, you can expect to see cowboys and beautiful mountain scenery in Her Sanctuary.

5. Perilous Trust

by Barbara Freethy

Damon and Sophie were tortured souls who were brought together on a dark night. They were never supposed to see each other again. It has been four years since then and Sophie’s dad, who happens to be Damon’s mentor, dies in a suspicious car accident. When Damon starts looking for Sophie, she knows that he could very well tear apart what remains of her heart. Although neither wants to get involved with each other, Damon and Sophie are forced to go off the grid when someone starts shooting at them.

Deemed a “brilliant romantic suspense book” by reviewers, Perilous Trust is the first book in the Off the Grid: FBI series by New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. With lots of twists and turns in the story, you’ll be captivated trying to figure out who murdered Sophie’s father. The romance helps make this book a page-turner and you’ll be eager to read the other ten books in the series once you finish this one!

6. The Man From Sanctum

by Lexi Blake

When Maddie Hall and Deke Murphy dated in high school, she was valedictorian and he was a jock who never took anything seriously—except for her. When a tragedy happens, Deke’s sacrifice ends their relationship. Nearly 20 years later, Maddi works her dream job and has made her lifestyle be first class. But when she discovers that her boss may or may not be involved with an international conspiracy, she knows that Deke may be the key to solving the mystery. Will their chemistry be reignited as they work together?

Lexi Blake is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who is sure to blow your mind with The Man From Sanctum. This is the third book of her Masters and Mercenaries: Reloaded series, and while you can read this book without reading the others in the series, you’ll be a bit more familiar with different side characters if you read the others in the series. If you’re a fan of twist endings, sinister villains, and passion, you’ll be very happy with this second chance romance!