A Collection of Mystery, Romance, and Historical Intrigue
The Unwedding by Ally Condie. For readers who enjoy Lucy Foley’s books, this is a closed-room mystery set at an exclusive clifftop resort. Ellery Wainwright was supposed to be on this vacation with her husband of twenty years, but to keep him from taking his mistress instead, she’s here at The Resort at Broken Point alone. There is an elegant wedding taking place, but when the body of the groom is found during a violent storm, Ellery finds herself in danger.
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan. A delightful contemporary romance for fans of Emily Henry. Ali’s life is messy, and for a professional organizer, that’s saying something. Still grieving her mother’s death, Ali is learning to be a single mother after her husband moves out. A spark ignites when she meets Ethan by chance at a dog park. What’s the risk in an easy, carefree summer romance? It might be just what Ali needs to get back on track.
What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris. A haunting mystery by the author of All Her Little Secrets. Deena is an attorney who returns to her hometown of Brunswick, Georgia, hoping to rest and regroup after some hard losses. She encounters an elderly man on his waterfront property who threatens her, leading Deena to investigate the property and why he has fought so hard to keep possession. What she uncovers is a sinister scheme that puts lives in danger.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. When Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bunk one morning in August 1975, it triggers a panicked, terrified search. Losing a camper is a horrific tragedy under any circumstances, but Barbara isn’t just any camper; she’s the daughter of the wealthy family that owns the camp. This isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared in this way–Barbara’s older brother also went missing sixteen years ago, never to be found. A family drama steeped in mystery, set in the Adirondacks.
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center. Emma’s dream is to write a rom-com film worthy of all the wonderful movies she has obsessed over for years. When her high school
BFF, now a Hollywood agent, offers her the chance to re-write mega-star Charlie Yates’s latest screenplay, Emma moves heaven and earth to get to LA. Charlie has given up on love, and it shows in his writing. Will Emma’s magic with words turn into something more? A funny, smart, and sexy romance.
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. The author of Before We Were Yours returns with another powerful historical fiction novel based on true events. In 1909, young Olive Radley follows a Choctaw foster child when she flees Olive’s stepfather, and discovers a band of children hiding in the woods. In 1999, a rookie park ranger discovers three juvenile skeletons in a cave on State Park property. Wingate connects the two stories in a riveting and emotional dual-timeline narrative.
This list features gripping book reviews perfect for summer reading. From Ally Condie’s closed-room mystery “The Unwedding” to Lisa Wingate’s poignant historical fiction “Shelterwood,” each novel offers a unique journey filled with love, danger, and secrets.
