After reading Get a Life, Chloe Brown and the other books in the Brown Sisters series, I fell in love with Talia Hibbert’s stories. I’ve been patiently waiting for the release of her young adult debut. While I enjoyed it, I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would.
The Do-Over by Lynn Painter
After reading Lynn Painter’s debut, I’ve been patiently waiting for her next young adult book to release. While I wasn’t sure it could live up to my expectations, it exceeded them. I absolutely loved this book! The Do-Over follows Emilie, who wakes up on Valentine’s Day with a plan to have the best day.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
There’s nothing better than a hilarious young adult rom-com. Better Than the Movies is all that and more — and is definitely one of my all-time favourite books. Better Than the Movies follows Liz, who has a constant rivalry with her neighbour Wes. When senior year roles around, her childhood crush Michael moves back to town. To get Michael to ask her to prom, she needs Wes’ help.
Begin Again by Emma Lord
Since Emma Lord’s debut, I’ve started each year reading her newest release. Begin Again is a really sweet contemporary romance that I really enjoyed. While Tweet Cute is still my favourite, Begin Again is a solid read.
Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
After reading Set on You last year, I really didn’t think Amy Lea’s next book could top it. I’m so glad I was wrong — because Exes and O’s is fantastic and it happens to be my first five star read of the year! Exes and O’s is the second book in The Influencer series. While it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.
Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel
After hearing so much about this books (and series) on Instagram, I finally gave it a try. I’m so glad I did because this book is a total delight! Faking Christmas follows Olive, a high school teacher heading to a Vermont inn with her family for Christmas. To avoid being set up with an ex, she lies and says shes dating her co-worker, Miles. But, it turns out that Miles’ family owns the Vermont inn and they’ll be spending Christmas together.
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
I have been in such a holiday reading mood lately, which has been great. While I was incredibly excited to read A Merry Little Meet Cute, it was unfortunately a little bit of a let down for me. A Merry Little Meet Cute follows Bee, an adult film star who is cast as the lead role in a clean Christmas movie. While she’s excited for the opportunity, it also means hiding her adult film career. Her co-star also happens to be her teenage crush, Nolan Shaw.
A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
I’m a big fan of The Bromance Book Club series. The series as a whole is engaging and entertaining. While I’ve loved each book, A Very Merry Bromance is by far my favourite! A Very Merry Bromance is Colton’s love story. Colton is a successful musician but he’s struggling to release new music.
The Best July to December 2022 Romance Books
I absolutely love reading contemporary romance books. Something I love even more? Sharing new romance books with you! With this list, you’ll find the best new romance books to read in July to December 2022! We’ve already had a wonderful year for romance books. From bestselling stories to debut authors, the romance books just get better and better with each month!
The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. And lucky for me, they’ve always been great supporters of my blog. Their adult debut is so delightful and just as enjoyable as their young adult books! The Roughest Draft follows Katrina and Nathan, successful cowriters whose relationship has fallen apart. After reaching a breaking point in both their lives, they reunite to draft another book. It’s a book about mending relationships, discovering love and finding yourself.
Always Jane by Jenn Bennett
I’ve always been a fan of Jenn Bennett’s books. She’s an auto-buy author for me and Starry Eyes is still one of my all time favourite books. Her newest release is a sweet and charming read, that’s perfect for summer. Always Jane follows Jane, a chaffeur’s daughter who works for a famous LA rock producer. While spending the summer in the Sierra’s for a music festival, she experiences new friendships and new love.
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
After reading Better Than the Movies last year, I knew that Lynn Painter was going to become a new favourite author. Once her debut rom-com was announced, I immediately added it to my most anticipated reads for 2022. I’m so glad I did because this book is great! Mr. Wrong Number follows Olivia who gets a text from a wrong number. What starts out as an entertaining texting relationship turns out to be the highlight of Olivia’s days. Once she finds out who the texts are coming from, she realizes that everything might change.
