Romance in the Coffee Rings

  A Cozy Peek Into What’s Coming to My Shelves There’s something special about that flutter of excitement when new book mail arrives—the crinkle of packaging, the scent of fresh pages, and the promise of swoony stories waiting to unfold. This month, my TBR is growing with everything from pumpkin spice romance to forbidden love and billionaire tension...and I’m not mad about it. ☕💌 So here’s what’s landed (or is about to land) on my doorstep this August—and a few preorders I’m counting down to in September! ☕ August Book Mail 🎃 Love & Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow by Victoria Walters 📅 August 4th Autumn leaves, second chances, and just a touch of small-town magic. Willow’s only shot at saving her family’s farm? Creating Birchbrook’s very first pumpkin patch—with no pumpkins and six weeks to spare. Enter Dylan, a clipboard-carrying property consultant with every reason to walk away. But what starts as a challenge quickly turns into something softer, deeper… and possibly romanti...

 My Favorite Book of Last Year: Off to the Races by Elsie Silver A fiery small-town romance that stole my heart and never gave it back. Rating: 5/5 ⭐ Enemies to lovers, slow-burn chemistry, and that signature Elsie Silver tension — Off to the Races was my top read of the year for a reason. From flirty fights to tender moments, this story gave me everything I love and then some. 💘🐎 📚 The Book: Off to the Races by Elsie Silver (one of my overall favorite authors) Small-town, horse farm setting Enemies-to-lovers + workplace romance A broody boss and a feisty heroine with everything to prove 💭 Why It Was My Favorite: This book was an instant hit for me — the banter was sharp, the longing was real, and the tension? Off the charts.  Billie and Vaughn’s chemistry had me hooked from the very first clash. I adored the rural setting, the emotional depth, and how real every moment felt. If you're into slow-burns with heat, heart, and horses, this one is so for you....