Moss’d in Space by Rebecca Thorne, Bramble, $ 18.99, 368 pages
Rebecca Thorne’s Moss’d in Space is pure cozy sci-fi delight wrapped in found-family chaos and slow-burning romance. Torian’s decision to buy an abandoned alien ship immediately spirals into the kind of charming disaster that makes this novel impossible not to love. The real star, though, might be Moss itself: a snarky organic computer with abandonment issues and impeccable comedic timing. Beneath the humor and space adventure, Thorne builds a surprisingly tender emotional story about second chances, freedom, and connection. The chemistry between Torian and Amelia crackles from page one, giving the novel a warm romantic center amid all the interstellar mayhem. It’s funny, heartfelt, and wonderfully weird in the best way.
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The House of Now and Then by Edward Underhill, Avon, $ 18.99, 288 pages
There’s a softness to The House of Now and Then that lingers long after finishing it. Edward Underhill blends romance, grief, magical realism, and personal reinvention into a story that feels tailor-made for rainy summer afternoons near the ocean. Harlowe’s stay in the mysterious Cape Cod cottage slowly unfolds into something deeply emotional as the house forces him to confront unresolved pieces of his past. The seaside atmosphere is beautifully rendered, full of salty air, crowded summer streets, and bittersweet nostalgia. What makes the novel especially memorable is how gently it handles healing and self-discovery while still delivering an utterly swoony romance. It’s tender without losing its humor or heart.
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Little Wild by Laura Evans, Henry Holt and Co., $ 28.99, 320 pages
Little Wild by Laura Evans carries the dreamy menace of a gothic fairytale slowly turning feral around the edges. Margaret and Joanie’s secret relationship gives the novel its aching emotional core, but the story gradually transforms into something darker, stranger, and hypnotically atmospheric. The heatwave-drenched English countryside feels almost alive, simmering with repression, desire, and old magic waiting to surface. Evans writes about first love with incredible intensity, capturing both its tenderness and its capacity for destruction. As Margaret begins unraveling in the woods surrounding Snare House, the novel leans beautifully into folk horror territory without ever losing sight of its emotional stakes. This is a haunting, gorgeously written debut that feels perfect for stormy summer nights.
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The Fake Divination Offense by Sara Raasch, $ 19.99, 336 pages
Sara Raasch somehow manages to combine fantasy football, fake dating, Dungeons & Dragons energy, and heartfelt romance into one wildly entertaining package with The Fake Divination Offense. Orok and Alexo have the kind of chemistry that makes every interaction sparkle, balancing humor, awkward tenderness, and genuine emotional vulnerability. The sports setting gives the story a fun contemporary rhythm, while the fantasy elements keep things playful and unpredictable. Orok’s struggle with faith and identity adds surprising emotional depth beneath all the banter and PR relationship chaos. Alexo’s secrets keep the tension high, but the romance remains irresistibly sweet throughout. This one feels like cotton-candy escapism with just enough emotional bite underneath the glitter.
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