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Welcome back, besties! In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most anticipated book releases in 2025. From swoony romances and heartwarming road trips to captivating mysteries and wacky, cozy reads, there’s something here for everyone. Tune in as I break down 12 must-read books you’ll want to add to your TBR immediately.

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

First Time Caller by BK Borison https://amzn.to/4iTPs2a

• A Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story featuring a single mom, a viral radio call, and a reluctant cynic in Baltimore.

Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer https://amzn.to/4iYuwqE

• A road trip romance with a divorcee reconnecting with her former best friend on a journey to stop a wedding.

Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage https://amzn.to/3DyF2Vs

• The conclusion to a beloved cowboy romance series filled with small-town charm, second chances, and family dynamics.

Summer of the City by Alex Aster https://amzn.to/41SjU6y

• A summer rom-com set in New York City featuring a screenwriter, a billionaire neighbor, and a bickering fake relationship.

Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/40dDuci

• A compelling forbidden romance between a sheltered ballerina and a hockey player with family drama.

Bet, Borrow, and Steal by Sarah Adams https://amzn.to/4a4GUkX

• An open-door romance for writers and readers, set against the backdrop of a charming school and secrets.

No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack https://amzn.to/40hrp4T

• A wacky mystery set on Catalina Island during a hurricane-affected celebrity wedding.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke https://amzn.to/4fG5wll

• A Pacific Northwest lockdown mystery featuring romance and unexpected twists.

Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars https://amzn.to/4gwRy6A

• A drag queen murder mystery set in London with plenty of humor and drama.

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q Sutanto https://amzn.to/3DDyG7h

• A delightful sequel following the meddling Vera Wong as she navigates TikTok fame and murder-solving.

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose https://amzn.to/49VGBsu

• A cozy mystery featuring an heiress-turned-baker solving her grandmother’s murder in New York’s Upper East Side.

For One Night Only by Jessica James https://amzn.to/4gTyRd4 

• A pop-punk band reunion story with Daisy Jones and the Six vibes, full of drama and unresolved romance.

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