
Fresh On Our Shelves
Long days, warm nights, and a little extra time to linger over a good book—summer is made for stories. From sun-soaked romances and chilling thrillers to laugh-out-loud dark comedies and enchanting small-town dramas, here are fourteen fresh fiction picks to keep your summer reading list stacked.
New Arrivals
Enjoy these entertaining reads wherever you unwind this season—poolside, dockside, patio, or fireside. And while vacationing, we have some timely tips to help you keep the beach out of your beach read!
No End House

In Barcelona’s shadowy Gothic Quarter stands the No-End House, an eerie mansion with nine rooms, each deadlier than the last—and nobody ever makes it through alive. Hoping to escape the trauma of his wife’s death, Joe reluctantly teams up with a beautiful stranger to take on the ultimate haunted house challenge. But inside, the house knows his darkest secrets and worst fears, twisting reality until Joe will do anything to survive. Terrifying, mind-bending, and utterly addictive.
Genre: Horror / Psychological Thriller
Borrow No End House by Jeremy Bates
Port Anna

After losing nearly everything, Gwen retreats to her family’s creaky old cottage on the foggy Maine coast, only to find it haunted by literal ghosts and threatened by greedy developers. As she navigates old wounds, rekindled crushes, and the local mystery of a missing girl, Gwen begins to glimpse a new life—and maybe even love—beyond her grief. Rich with small-town charm, supernatural whispers, and second chances, it’s a perfect escape for summer reading.
Genre: Women’s Fiction / Gothic-tinged Small Town Drama
Borrow Port Anna by Libby Buck
Bed & Break-Up

Years ago, Molly and Robin poured their hearts into turning an old inn into a dreamy getaway—only to watch their marriage fall apart. Now back in town to renovate and sell the place, they’re stuck under the same roof, trading pranks and trying to ignore the sparks that never quite died. As old memories resurface and their fixer-upper brings them close again, they’ll have to decide if love deserves a second chance.
Genre: LGBTQ+ Romance / Contemporary Fiction
Borrow Bed & Break-Up by Susie Dumond
I Did Warn Her

Luxury yachts promise sun, sea, and scandal—but aboard the Ophelia, the real thrill is surviving the voyage. When a stunning stewardess joins the crew, she quickly learns this billionaire’s playground is hiding more than sparkling jewelry and champagne secrets. After a crew member turns up dead, everyone’s a suspect, and the question becomes not just who’s the killer, but who’s next.
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Borrow I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert
Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath

Julie Tudor has it all: a dream job, a gorgeous house, and the love of her life... even if he’s half her age and in love with someone else. But Julie swears she’s not a stalker—or a killer—just a woman who knows how to handle obstacles in her pursuit of true love. Wickedly funny and unsettling, this twisted tale invites you to cheer (or cringe) as Julie goes to increasingly drastic lengths to secure her happily-ever-after.
Genre: Dark Comedy / Psychological Suspense
Borrow Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath by Jennifer Holdich
The Summer We Ran

In a story that slips between the sun-soaked days of 1996 and the high-stakes present, two teenagers fall into a breathtaking summer romance—only to have tragedy tear them apart. Decades later, they're both running for Governor of Virginia, and the secrets of their shared past threaten to unravel everything. Full of lost love, shocking betrayals, and the painful choices that shape a future, this novel asks whether your past ever truly stays behind you.
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Romance / Political Drama
Borrow The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram
Drinking the Ocean

When Murad sees an old flame on the streets of Toronto—hand in hand with a child—he’s flooded by memories of love, loss, and longing. Spanning Lahore, London, and Toronto, this tender novel explores how family, faith, and destiny shape lives. As Murad and Sofi’s paths weave together and drift apart, their stories reveal the struggles and hopes of Muslims building new lives in the West.
Genre: Literary Fiction / Multicultural
Borrow Drinking the Ocean by Saad Omar Khan
The Summer of Second Chances

Fresh from beating cancer, Darla is determined to start over—she’s selling her charming seaside home and heading to California. But her plan hits a snag when her ex-husband, Nick, moves in temporarily to help with renovations and stirs up old feelings. As summer sweeps in, Darla wonders if her small town—and her first love—might hold the happy future she’s been searching for all along.
Genre: Romance / Women's Fiction
Borrow The Summer of Second Chances by Miranda Liasson
Salty

Two estranged sisters reunite on a luxury yacht in the Caribbean, aiming to take down the ruthless real estate tycoon who destroyed their childhood home. As a hurricane barrels in and a body is discovered by the latest collapsed building, the sisters must navigate shady business deals, long-simmering family grudges, and the storm of the century. Fast-paced and bitingly funny, this is a sharp look at sisterhood, revenge, and just how far people will go to keep their secrets afloat.
Genre: Mystery / Family Drama / Dark Humor
Borrow Salty by Kate Myers
All the Words We Know

Rose may be in her eighties with a mind that drifts in and out, but she’s not about to let dementia stop her from solving a murder. When her friend dies under suspicious circumstances at the care home, Rose launches her own offbeat investigation—digging up hidden secrets and even a few of her own buried memories. Both poignant and delightfully mischievous, this is a story about friendship, aging, and never being too old to shake things up.
Literary Mystery / Upbeat Elderly Sleuth
Borrow All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash
Six Wild Crowns

On the magical island of Elben, the king must marry six queens to keep the kingdom’s ancient spell alive. Ambitious Boleyn is determined to become the king’s favorite, while reluctant Seymour—once sent to spy on her—finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. When the two become unlikely allies, they uncover a chilling truth about Elben’s magic that could destroy them all. A lush, twisty tale of court rivalries, dark secrets, and the power of unexpected friendship.
Genre: Fantasy / Political Intrigue
Borrow Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race
The Perfect Marriage

Extra copies have just arrived, so place your hold now! A top criminal defense attorney finds herself in an impossible bind when her husband is arrested for murdering his mistress. Determined to prove his innocence, she steps into the courtroom to defend the man she thought she knew. But as secrets unravel, she has to confront a terrifying question: is her husband guilty of more than just an affair?
Genre: Thriller / Domestic Suspense
Borrow The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
When Javi Dumped Mari

Best friends Javi and Mari made a pact in college to always approve each other’s partners. Nearly a decade later, Javi’s ready to confess he’s loved Mari all along—except she’s now engaged to someone else. With only six weeks until the wedding, Javi hatches a plan to prove this marriage is a disaster waiting to happen. But interfering in Mari’s love life might just blow up their friendship—and his heart.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Borrow When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
Enemy in the Village

When a beloved local businesswoman is found dead in her car overlooking the Vézère valley, it looks like a tragic suicide—until rumors start flying and the charming French village turns against Chief of Police Bruno. As he tries to untangle the truth, he also finds himself falling for a newcomer (and her adorable dog), all while savoring long lunches and good wine. A warm, atmospheric mystery full of intrigue, romance, and irresistible small-town drama.
Genre: Cozy Mystery / Police Procedural with a French Flair
Borrow Enemy in the Village by Martin Walker
Happy reading!
