Mr. Milner Gets Divorced by Jane Hadley (2026)
Historical romance. Mid-century America. Book 2 of the Milners series. I feel like this is more Stephen’s book than Joe’s, even though Joe is the one who needs to get divorced. Being gay in the 1950s is basically a crime, so Stephen has to deal with furtive encounters in bath houses. But he’s looking for love, and is sort of still pining for ex-best friend Joe, who got married to a woman right out of high school and is totally straight. Or is he? Because he kind of recoils when his wife puts the moves on him and is rethinking his entire life when he runs into Stephen again in a bar. Messy and heartbreaking and full of yearning.
Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.
A Waltz to Remember by Mary Balogh (2026)
Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 6 of the Ravenswood series. Felt more like Book 16 of the Westcott-Ravenswood Saga. I have been waiting for Bertrand’s book for a long time. He’s a relation of the Westcott family and Balogh ends that series with Bertrand’s twin sister Estelle’s romance, but no happily ever after for Bertrand. Readers have wondered where Bertrand’s book went, since Balogh started publishing the Ravenswood series directly afterward without tying it up. Oh, but we see a glimpse of Bertrand, Viscount Watley, in Book 3 of the Ravenswood series as the best friend of Owen Ware, brought to visit for the Summer. And wouldn’t you know, Owen’s younger sister Stephanie is embarrassingly smitten. We see glimpses of Bertrand for the next few books, but now we finally come to his and Stephanie’s story. I’ll be honest, the romance is pretty boring and I don’t actually know why or how Bertrand fell in love with her. However, as a long time Balogh fan, it was worth seeing the mingling of these two families and revisiting some of our favorite characters. If you haven’t read the rest of either series, probably skip this one, it’ll be horribly confusing.
Ebook and audiobook borrowed from my local library via Libby.
Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy by Jessica Radloff (2026)
Nonfiction. I had previously read Radloff’s book on the Big Bang Theory, so I knew I would enjoy the format and delivery of this one about Young Sheldon. We go through the entire life-cycle of the show, from conception, casting, seasons, and the finale (Including the introduction of yet another spinoff, Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage). Lots of interviews from the creators, cast, and crew, bringing insight into the creation of this show. I didn’t actually watch this show much, except for a few clips here and there via TikTok, but I appreciated the storylines and the acting in it. If you were a fan of Young Sheldon, I really do recommend this book.
Advance ebook provided by Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley.
For Ever More by Sue Lynn Tan (2026)
Fantasy romance. Book 2 of the Never Ever After duology. I don’t think fantasy is for me. At least not while the series is ongoing. I read the first book when it came out last year. And it was a bit of a mental load here to catch up, maybe for the first 20% of the book. You need the first book to make any sense of this one. I do love the magic and the dragons and world-building here. And of course Yining is a kick-ass female main character who is utterly worshipped by the questionably-honorable Lord Jin. Lots of action and adventure here, with sabotage and alliances. If you like fantasy based in Chinese mythology, you would like this duology.
Advance ebook provided by Little Brown Books via NetGalley. Audiobook borrowed from my local library via Libby.
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