2026-06-18

The Best New Books of June 18 to July 1, 2026

This issue of The VibeReads Weekly covers every book released between June 18 to July 1, 2026. If you're looking for a dark, intense read that will stay with you, Fleur Devlin's 'Ghost' might be what you need. These books were ranked by vibe match on VibeReads, the best app for mood readers.

Every book that landed, ranked

  1. The Sky Beneath Her

    Mary Ellen Taylor

    Fans of atmospheric historical fiction and deep family secrets will find a poignant journey here.

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  2. Happier Here With You

    Amy Gail Hansen

    This is for readers who enjoy cozy romance with delicious food and a heartwarming sense of community.

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  3. A Magic So Deadly

    Vasilisa Drake

    Those who crave dark romantasy with vampire courts and forbidden, aching desire will be captivated.

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  4. The Revelation of Dionne Daphne

    Mara Brock Akil

    Readers seeking a character-driven story of self-discovery amidst New York elite will appreciate this novel.

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  5. Bedeviled

    Laura Thalassa

    If you love dark romantasy, ancient vows, and a millennia-spanning love, this book offers shadowy threats.

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  6. The Winged Game

    Sophie Kim

    Dragon rider fans will enjoy this romantasy with aerial sports, rivalry, and a second-chance romance.

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  7. Keep Them Close

    David Ellis

    This slow-burn domestic thriller explores hidden resentments and betrayals within a family.

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  8. Warriors Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy #1

    Erin Hunter

    Middle grade fantasy fans who love warrior cats and perilous journeys will enjoy this graphic novel.

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  9. The Wildborn

    Perri Torani

    Sci-fi romance readers who enjoy forced proximity and forbidden love with an alien warrior will find desperate survival.

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  10. The Tomorrow Tree

    Carolyn Brown

    This book is for those who appreciate small town, second chance romance with quiet healing in Texas.

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  11. The Museum of Second Chances

    Jo Leevers

    Mystery thriller readers who enjoy coastal settings and stories of found family will like this bittersweet hope.

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  12. What Remains of You

    Kimberly Hensle Lowrance

    Fans of psychological thrillers and grieving widows with memory loss will unravel this emotional mystery.

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  13. Thornbird

    Elle Kennedy

    This psychological thriller is for readers who enjoy unsettling atmospheres and dangerous small town secrets.

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  14. The Safe Room

    Lisa Unger

    Those who enjoy atmospheric mysteries with family secrets and dark deceit in the Adirondacks will find a match.

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  15. Main Characters

    Bobby Palmer

    Readers who appreciate a character-driven, bittersweet love story spanning twenty years will enjoy this.

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  16. Try Again, Baby (The Wells Brothers)

    Julia Wolf

    This second chance, billionaire sports romance features a single mom and an emotional reckoning with found family.

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  17. Ice Cold Chemistry

    Kendall Ryan

    Hockey romance fans who love fake dating, grumpy sunshine tropes, and aching vulnerability will enjoy this.

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  18. Games: A Love Story

    Anna Maria Volkova

    Contemporary romance fans who enjoy intellectual banter and power dynamics in an enemies to lovers story will like this.

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  19. The Troublemaker (The Dugout Book 4)

    Piper Rayne

    Sports romance readers who enjoy fake marriage, nannies, and protective baseball players will appreciate this.

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  20. Close to You (Through the Years, 1)

    Nissa Renzo

    This slow-burn romance is for those who appreciate childhood friends to lovers and a journey of healing from trauma.

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  21. The Delivery

    Gregg Hurwitz

    Domestic thriller fans who enjoy technological paranoia and unsettling atmospheres will find silent wishes granted.

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  22. Enter the Nightmare

    Jayne Castle

    Paranormal romance readers who appreciate gothic settings, memory loss, and dreamscape mysteries will be intrigued.

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  23. Abby Offsides

    Anna McCallie

    Sports romance fans who enjoy forbidden love, witty banter, and self-discovery in Liverpool will appreciate this.

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  24. Rules for Aging and Larceny

    Julia London

    Heist thriller enthusiasts who enjoy aging grannies and outsmarting the entitled will find a fun Las Vegas caper.

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  25. Pretty Little Scars

    Kristen Proby

    Small town romance readers who enjoy a Montana ranch setting and a healing journey from trauma will find comfort here.

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