The 2022 Fall Reading Guide
Say it with my folks: it’s the MOST wonderful time of the year! The Ber months are upon us and I know everyone is so excited for this cozy time of year. While I will be hanging onto the long days, there’s nothing quite like pumpkin flavored everything, apple picking, and a chill in the air. I love Fall and the holidays so much…I just know that they bring me closer to the dreaded Buffalo winter. So, I’ll be soaking in the crisp leaves and twinkle lights!
Here are all the books on my radar that are releasing this Fall. As always, a separate Holiday Reading Guide will be coming in November! I have read most of these books and share my thoughts. If I haven’t, it’s clearly marked!
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Ben and Beatriz by Katalina Gamara
A little competitive academia mixed with Shakespeare is perfect for Fall! This was a fun read. The characters are in college but I do think it still reads a little young. However, it’s a quick read and if you love Shakespeare like me, it’s a fun time!
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
If you’re looking for something that has a hint of holiday magic and a delicious wintry setting, look no further! It’s a little Hallmark-After-Dark and i’m so excited for more queer love stories to release this season.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen
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This book is so cozy and fun. It’s a Romantasy, with plenty of swoony romantic moments with some You’ve Got Mail vibes.
SEPTEMBER
Seton Girls by Charlene Thomas
Pub Date: August 30
A little academic rivalry at an elite prep school and football makes this a perfect Fall read!
Do You Take This Man by Denise Williams
Pub Date: September 6
It’s no secret I love Denise Williams! This is one of her very best. It’s about an event coordinator who has to work with a wedding officiant…who is a divorce attorney for her day job. It’s witty, sexy, and a damn good time. I love RJ and Lear so much.
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
Pub Date: September 20
For fans of closed door romance, this one is for you! It’s a modern retelling of Roman Holiday set in Rome, Kentucky. It’s full of zany characters in a nosy small town and it’s super sweet.
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
Pub Date: September 20
A super cute follow up to The Ex Hex! I read this via audio and i really enjoyed it. It’s a little enemies to lovers, second chance romance.
A Ghost in Shining Armor by Therese Beharrie
Pub Date: September 27
If you were a fan of the Mediator series by Meg Cabot, you will love this book! It’s fun and sexy with a little bit of paranormal magic.
OCTOBER
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
Pub Date: October 4
Bettie loves the holidays and is no stranger to conjuring up a luxurious social media image…even though she’s broke IRL. When she accidentally brings the Holiday Spirit to life in the form of an off beat but charming man, her grumpy heart is filled with Christmas spirit.
Bad Girl Reputation by Elle Kennedy
Pub Date: October 4
Small town coastal setting? Sign me up. A former bad girl comes back to town for her mother’s funeral and has zero desire to run into her ex. Yet, they can’t seem to stay away from each other…
Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Mansala
Pub Date: October 4
“It’s Christmastime in Shady Palms, but things are far from jolly for Lila Macapagal. Sure, her new business, the Brew-ha Cafe, is looking to turn a profit in its first year. And yes, she’s taken the first step in a new romance with her good friend Jae Park. But her cousin Ronnie is back in town after ghosting the family fifteen years ago, claiming that his recent purchase of a local winery shows that he’s back on his feet and ready to contribute to the Shady Palms community. Tita Rosie is thrilled with the return of her prodigal son, but Lila knows that wherever Ronnie goes, trouble follows.
She’s soon proven right when Ronnie is suspected of murder, and secrets surrounding her shady cousin and those involved with the winery start piling up. Now Lila has to put away years of resentment and distrust to prove her cousin’s innocence. He may be a jerk, but he’s still family. And there’s no way her flesh and blood could actually be a murderer . . . right?”
Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner
Pub Date: October 11
I saw this described from Mackenzie as the “MILF book” and I’d say that’s an accurate description. A college senior accidentally hooks up with her best friend’s mom 👀 .
Wherever the Wind Takes Us by Kelly Harms
Pub Date: October 18
I will admit that this book pulled me in by the cover but I think it’s the kind of family drama a lot of us crave during the Fall and Winter! Post divorce, a mother proposes a girls trip with her daughter to deliver their boat to it’s buyer, sailing from Maine to Miami. Plus add in a charming Irish sailing coach and it’s a winner for me.
Built to Last by Erin Hahn
Pub Date: October 18
I guess I’m all about Second Chances this Fall because this is another second chance romance in this sweet, heartwarming story about a former child star and the one who got away.
The Last Chairlift by John Irving
Pub Date: October 18
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Not usually my vibe, but this is another cover that sucked me in!
“In Aspen, Colorado, in 1941, Rachel Brewster is a slalom skier at the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. Little Ray, as she is called, finishes nowhere near the podium, but she manages to get pregnant. Back home, in New England, Little Ray becomes a ski instructor.
Her son, Adam, grows up in a family that defies conventions and evades questions concerning the eventful past. Years later, looking for answers, Adam will go to Aspen. In the Hotel Jerome, where he was conceived, Adam will meet some ghosts; in The Last Chairlift, they aren’t the first or the last ghosts he sees.
John Irving has written some of the most acclaimed books of our time - among them, The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules. A visionary voice on the subject of sexual tolerance, Irving is a bard of alternative families. In The Last Chairlift, listeners will once more be in his thrall.” —Amazon
Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by
Pub Date: October 25
“Marlowe Banks’s life has come apart at the seams. Her engagement ended abruptly. Her latest costume design was shredded by critics. Her student loans are overdue. Her parents have never been more disappointed. Desperate to hide from her failures, Marlowe flees New York City to embrace invisibility in Los Angeles as a menial Production Assistant on a popular TV show. While sorting socks and taking care of her boss’ spoiled Weimaraner, no one can confront her poor artistic choices or the end of her engagement, the end her ex refuses to accept.
When a costume mix-up requires Marlowe to step into in a scene, the camera catches a heated look between her and Angus Gordon, the show's arrogant bad boy, thrusting Marlowe into the spotlight. As the pair is forced together on set, Marlowe learns she's not the only one hiding. Walls come down for both of them, revealing a life Marlowe isn't sure she's ready for, and when her past comes calling, she has to decide if she's going to stay invisible or if it's time for a redesign.” —Amazon
NOVEMBER
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
Pub Date: November 1
A picturesque New England college campus setting? Sign me UP!
“When college sweethearts Frankie and Ezra broke up before graduation, they vowed to never speak to each other again. Ten years later, on the eve of the new millennium, they find themselves back on their snowy, picturesque New England campus together for the first time for the wedding of mutual friends. Frankie’s on the rise as a music manager for the hottest bands of the late ’90s, and Ezra’s ready to propose to his girlfriend after the wedding. Everything is going to plan—they just have to avoid the chasm of emotions brought up when they inevitably come face to face.
But when they wake up in bed next to each other the following morning with Ezra’s grandmother’s diamond on Frankie’s finger, they have zero memory of how they got there—or about any of the events that transpired the night before. Now Frankie and Ezra have to put aside old grievances in order to figure out what happened, what didn’t happen...and to ask themselves the most troubling question of all: what if they both got it wrong the first time around? “ —Amazon
Better Than Fiction by Alexa Martin
Pub Date: November 8
There’s just something about books about bookstores, right? And oh my gosh, is Jasper, the hero SEXY! A male romance novelist falls for a self proclaimed “book hater.” It’s got a great setting in the mountains of Colorado and I just loved it. Highly recommend!
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Pub Date: November 15
Kennedy Ryan is an author everyone should be reading!
“Yasmen and Josiah Wade promised each other forever. For better or worse. Through thick and thin. But when life hits them with one blow after another, their love isn’t strong enough to keep them together.
A year after the divorce, Yasmen has done a lot of growing and healing. She’s thriving and ready to move forward, even though she still sees Josiah nearly every day at Grits, the restaurant they co-own, and as they share custody of their two children. But Yasmen can’t help wondering if things could have been different between them. Like magnets, they're always drawn back to each other, and one almost-kiss soon leads to more. It's hot. It's illicit. It's all good until old wounds start resurfacing. This time, will they have what it takes to make forever last?” —Amazon
Shipwrecked by Olivia Dade
Pub Date: November 15
If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones or any high fandom fantasy group, this is such a fun series. I loved Spoiler Alert, didn’t love All the Feels, and really really enjoyed Ship Wrecked. Two actors who meet and have a one night stand before they’re cast opposite each other for an epic series!
DECEMBER
So, This is Love by Tracy Andeen
Pub Date: December 20
A Valentine’s Day romance! Shockingly, I haven’t read a lot of novels set around the holiday so I think it’s a fun twist!
BACKLIST FALL READS
The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living // The Playbook Series // The Ex Hex
Well Met // The Year of the Witching // A Study in Scarlet Women
Truly Devious // The Off Campus Series // Payback’s a Witch