I can say that I am a crazy fan of reading books from a very young age because I have read many books. I might not be able to tell you an exact number, but all the books I have read were exciting. Furthermore, the writers of these books write fantastic content.
One day, I felt bored, so I asked my friend to suggest a fun and exciting book to read. She gave me the names of some books, and I immediately searched for them and found them very good. I got pre-copies of these books from my friend because they have yet to be published. But no worries; they will be published soon.
The stories were captivating, and the characters were mature. I recommend these books to anyone who is looking for something to read. So stay with me and enjoy!
Best Reads of the Month:
- The Paradise Problem
- This Summer Will be Different
- The Last Murder at the End of The World
- One Perfect Couple
- If Something Happens to Me
- The Ministry of Time
- The Dixon Rule
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren:
Christina Lauren, known as the queen of romance, has returned with another romantic book and story. This story revolves around the heir of a grocery chain and his bold ex-artist, who pretend to be in a fake relationship and live as husband and wife in front of the world.
Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston to get subsidized family housing at UCLA. They both felt that they had signed divorce papers after graduation, and now their paths were separate, but only time would tell if they would meet again.
Three years later, they meet again, and Anna is a struggling artist who barely makes ends meet with her monthly earnings. Liam West is a Stanford professor and one of the heirs to the Weston Food conglomerate. Although he has little interest in working for the family business, he is still an heir. However, there is a condition in his grandfather’s will which states that he must fulfill a particular requirement to inherit his share.
| Publisher | Gallery Books |
| Publishing Date | Expected publication May 14, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 352 Pages |
| Title | The Paradise Problem |
| Genre | Romance Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Adult Chick Lit Adult Fiction |
| ISBN-10 | 1668017725 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668017722 |
And that requirement is that he must live a happily married life for five years, meaning he has to get married, or else he won’t get a penny. Now, he is forced to show his secret wife to his family. He wants to introduce his fake wife to his family, but he also fears whether Anna, an aggressive and foul-mouthed girl, can play the role of a colorful Anna and whether she will be a loyal wife. Their fake story may be responsible for nurturing their true love.
This Summer Will be Different by Carley Fortune:
The author of this book is a male named Carley Fortune, an award-winning writer. In this story, he portrays a tourist’s journey exploring different places during every summer vacation. Lucy promises to herself that this summer will be different, that she will not get into any trouble, and that something unique will happen this time. When Lucy spends her vacation at a beach house on Prince Edward Island, she meets Felix, a resident there. Lucy has no idea that Felix is the brother of her best friend.
 One night, when a storm and lightning shine in the sky, they both find themselves drawn to each other. However, they both start to distance themselves from each other because they do not want to repeat that night. But saying it is easier than doing it because Lucy is attracted to Felix’s sparkling eyes but doesn’t want to get into his arms again.
| Publisher | Berkley |
| Publishing Date | First published May 7, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 400 Pages |
| Title | This Summer Will be Different |
| Genre | Romance Fiction Contemporary Contemporary Romance Adult Chick Lit Adult Fiction |
| ISBN-10 | 0593638883 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593638880 |
Lucy and her friend Bridget go on long walks together yearly, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine under the high cliffs. However, during all this, Lucy also senses Felix’s changing feelings. But she tests her heart to see how strong and safe it is. But love will find its way into their hearts again.
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton:
This is a novel centered around a high-concept murder mystery and several complications. The story unfolds on a night when a fog destroys the entire world, claiming the lives of those it touches in cities and villages. Among the survivors are only 122 villagers and three scientists who begin to reside on an island. They engage in farming and fishing and follow the roles assigned by the scientists, living happily. However, one night, they discover one of the scientists in a critically injured state, already deceased.
This incident creates fear among them, disrupting the protective barrier around the island, which keeps the fog at bay. Now, if the solution to the murder is not found within 107 hours, the mist will absorb the entire island, resulting in the death of everyone. But the inhabitants fail to comprehend the fact that there is a murderer among them whom they cannot identify. This novel is a complicated mystery and requires thorough reading to understand fully.
| Publisher | Sourcebooks Landmark |
| Publishing Date | First published March 28, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 400 Pages |
| Title | The Last Murder at the End of the World |
| Genre | Mystery Mystery Thriller Fiction Thriller Science Fiction Dystopia Adult |
| ISBN-10 | 1728254655 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1728254654 |
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware:
Ruth Ware is a New York Times bestselling author, hailed by The Washington Post as the queen of crime and thriller. Her latest story, “One Perfect Couple,” revolves around five couples, including Lyla and Nico. Lyla, a woman whose post-doctoral research falls through, decides to join her actor boyfriend, Nico, on the reality show “One Perfect Couple.”
Together are four other couples: Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joel and Romi, and Conor and Zana. The reality show is set to be shot on an island in India, but things start going downhill as soon as they arrive. After clearing the previous challenges, Nico gets eliminated quickly when they come to the island.
 A severe storm hits one night, resulting in two deaths. Lyla realizes that this reality show may be a matter of life and death, especially when they are stripped of their phones, cutting off all communication. Stranded and facing various challenges, the group decides to stick together, but tensions rise, and chaos ensues. When it becomes clear that no help will arrive, Connor seizes control of all the supplies on the island.
When Bayer and Dan refuse to agree with him, Connor kills them. One of them escapes. Now, only four women and one man are left. Zana, who is Connor’s partner, kills him by drowning him in the water due to his unequal distribution of supplies. Now, only four women remain.
| Publisher | Scout Press |
| Publishing Date | Expected publication May 21, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 400 Pages |
| Title | One Perfect Couple |
| Genre | Thriller Mystery Mystery Thriller Fiction Adult Suspense Contemporary |
| ISBN-10 | 1668025590 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668025598 |
Even though Conor dies, they eventually manage to make contact with a passing boat and escape. This novel is packed with thrilling moments, and you will surely enjoy it when you read it thoroughly.
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay:
This story revolves around Ryan Richardson, who has been haunted by a terrifying night for five years. He sees someone from that dreadful night in his dreams whenever he sleeps. One night, Ryan and His girlfriend Ali were driving when suddenly they were attacked. Something struck his head forcefully, and he lost consciousness. However, amidst the chaos, he heard Ali’s screaming, saying, “If something happens to me,” and at that moment, someone forcefully pulled him out of the car.
After that incident, when Ryan regains consciousness, he finds himself not at the scene of the attack. He desperately searches for his car and his girlfriend but to no avail. Ryan is consumed by the shadow of doubt, unable to find evidence to solve the mystery.
He changes his last name and enrolls in law school to leave his past behind. When he goes on a summer trip to Italy with his schoolmates, he receives a call from his father. His father informs him that Ali’s car has been found submerged in a lake in a village, with two bodies inside and a note written by Ali saying, “If something happens to me.”
On the other side of the world, Ryan encounters the person he never imagined seeing, the one he sees in his dreams every night. Ryan travels from the hills of Tuscany to a rural village in the UK and Paris in search of the truth.
| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
| Publishing Date | Expected publication May 28, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 336 Pages |
| Title | If Something Happens to Me |
| Genre | Thriller Mystery Mystery Thriller Fiction Suspense Adult Contemporary |
| ISBN-10 | 1250863791 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250863799 |
Little did he know that his quest would lead him to a young sheriff’s deputy in Kansas, working her first case, and a mobster in Philadelphia. Alex Finlay has crafted this novel in a classic and captivating style, infused with mystery, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
The Ministry of Time Kaliane Bradley:
This story is fictional, imagining what might happen if someone from 1840 was brought to 2024 and expressed hateful remarks upon seeing the modern era. This novel, by Kaliane Bradley, is a hopeful romantic and thriller-based story. In this narrative, our protagonist, a half-Cambodian woman, applies to join the Ministry of Time, a group that gathers people from the past and brings them to the present through science. They include Commander Graham Gore, an Arctic explorer, taken from 1847.
When he arrives in this new world, he feels lost seeing the technology and diverse women around him. A civil servant is appointed to monitor him and is paid for her services. These individuals from different eras are brought together to explore whether time travel is possible. Among them is Graham Gore, who, according to history, died on Sir Franklin’s expedition in 1845.
| Publisher | Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster |
| Publishing Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 352 Pages |
| Title | The Ministry of Time |
| Genre | Science Fiction Romance Time Travel Fiction Fantasy Historical Fiction |
| ISBN-10 | 1668045141 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668045145 |
Therefore, he struggles to adapt to living with an independent woman, showing his old-fashioned side. However, he quickly adjusts with the help of modern technology and an exciting cast of characters. Initially, the civil servant only expects to share living space, but their relationship deepens unexpectedly into love. Now, they must make decisions together that could change their future.
The Dixon Rule By Elle Kennedy:
Oh yes, the summer and hockey romance is back, and you will enjoy it just like I did. This romantic novel by Elle Kennedy, which I am summarizing, will be a lot of fun. Enjoy the summer vibes!
Diana Dixon is having a busy summer indeed. She is juggling her ballroom dance competition practice and her job responsibilities. Along with all that, she is also dealing with her ex-boyfriend, who would not leave her alone even after their breakup. Diana is trying to shake him off.
Now, a new guy named Shane Lindley has moved into her neighborhood, and it seems like his goal is to flirt with Diana’s cheerleading squad. He is a tall and handsome hockey player who is showing interest in Diana and invading her space. Diana needs to set some ground rules for him because she wants to live peacefully in her apartment without parties.
Diana does not know that Shane does not like casual hookups anymore. He has recently gone through a breakup and is looking for a new girl for a relationship. But when his ex-girlfriend returns, Shane lies and says he is dating Diana to make her jealous. On the other hand, Diana lies to her ex about being interested in Shane to get him off her back. So, they both start a fake relationship.
| Publisher | EKI |
| Publishing Date | Expected publication May 14, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 526 Pages |
| Series | Campus Diaries (#2) |
| Genre | Romance, Sport Romance, Hockey |
| ISBN-10 | 1990101194 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1990101199 |
However, Shane is only partially comfortable with this arrangement because he knows Diana’s stubbornness. But still, he introduces her as his girlfriend. As they continue with their fake relationship, Diana starts feeling something unexpected between her and Shane. There is a spark, an unknown feeling that has ignited between them, and they will soon realize what it is.
Conclusion
These are the seven best books written by top authors, and besides these, there are others you should try too, but these are my favorites. They offer diverse stories: romantic, spicy, thrilling, and mysterious. Every book has a different texture; while reading it, you will go through various mood swings.
Trust me, you will enjoy them. The characters in these stories will take you on a journey around the world as you keep reading, and you will learn many new things along the way.