Behind the Book Becca & Bubbe's Bucket List
Laura Gehl has had over 50 titles published in just 12 years. I am pleased to share this interview with Laura about her newest book, Becca and Bubbe’s Bucket List. I had a chance to interview both Laura and the book's talented debut illustrator, Sarah Lynn Baker. Go to the Storybook Lady book blog to read my author interview today and check back tomorrow for my interview with the illustrator.
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Spicy Second Chance Romance!
Not His to Keep
High Lonesome #2
Kate Campfield
Kate Campfield's spicy romance series, "High Lonesome" continues with "Not His to Keep". It picks up where the first book Not Mine to Take left readers hanging. After ten years apart, Rory and Nate were finally back together. But secrets and misunderstandings break them apart and Nate has to win back Rory's heart all over again. The novel weaves together the misunderstandings romance trope and a more serious plot. In one chapter, I was laughing so hard was crying, and in the next the drama of the story left me in tears.
The strength in Campfield's writing lies in her characters. The stories are written in four points of view, the two main characters and their two dogs. The main female character, Rory, suffers from a lack of self confidence and jumps to a wrong conclusion. I found her unwillingness to hear out Nate frustrating and if she were real, I would shake some sense into her. But when she is rocked by serious family issues, I wanted to give her a hug and hand her the tissues. Nate is steadfast, and the dogs are adorable. Ollie, Nate's the police dog, is sensible and the tiny mutt Spam adds all the comedy relief.
If you are in the mood for an spicy romance that will have you laughing, crying and revved up with explicit love scenes, than this book is what you have been waiting for.
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New Novels
Dreidels and Dead Ends
Bad Hair Day #19
Nancy J. Cohen
Orange Grove Press
Cozy Mystery
Long Island Girls
Gabrielle Korn
St. Martin's Press
Sapphic Romance
Not His to Keep
High Lonesome #2
Kate Campfield
Spicy Second Chance Romance
PILLYWIGGIN Awakening - The Complete Story Arc
Debbie Bishop
Angelgate
Fantasy
The Romance Rewind
Sarah Everett
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Young Adult RomCom
Tata
Valérie Perrin,
Hildegarde Serle (Translator)
Europa Editions
Contemporary Fiction
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Nancy J. Cohen’s latest Bad Hair Day Mystery, Dreidels and Dead Ends, has just released. Marla must balance solving a mystery with her business, family and pregnancy while she also prepares for both Hanukkah and then Christmas. I just read the book and love it. You can read my review on my blog post and grab a chance at the giveaway too.
To celebrate this new holiday cozy mystery, the author has a GIVEAWAY of a signed copy of her previous one, Star Tangled Murder, just in time for Independence Day! Make sure you enter the Giveaway at the end of the post.
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Dreidels and Dead Ends — STORYBOOK LADY
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Learn about the newest Bad Hair Day Mystery, Dreidels and Dead Ends. to celebrate the new holiday novel, there is a giveaway of the authors last one. Enter to win a signed copy of Star Tangled Murder.
Happy Book Birthday "International Agatha Christie She Watched"!
I reviewed the 2024 movie and tv guide "Agatha Christie, She Watched" by Teresa Preschel last May. When I received the review copy for the blog tour, I also received the 2025 International edition. Today is the book birthday for that sequel: International Agatha Christie She Watched. Learn all about these great reference books on the Storybook Lady Book Blog.
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Agatha Christie She Watched Series — STORYBOOK LADY
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International Agatha Christie She Watched by Teresa Peschel is the fascinating sequel to the first book which reviewed all the US video adaptations of Agatha christie novels. These reference books are...
Three New Books to That Celebrate Dad
Call Your Father: A Tender Picture Book for Dads
Tracy C. Gold,
Vivian Mineker (Illustrator)
Published April 14, 2026 by Familius
This sweet picture book can be shared with little ones, but it is really a picture book for adults that would make a perfect gift to Dads. The book follows a boy from Baby to new dad. Each pastel illustration is accompanied by a sweet couplet and the instruction to "Call your father." Whether a gift to the new dad, reminding him that help is always there, or a gift to Grandpa as an acknowledgement for all he has done. this sweet book expresses the sentiment that is so important.
Bebé Ama a Papá / Baby Loves Dad:
Chela De la Vega,
Teresa Martínez (Illustrator)
Published April 7, 2026 by duopress
Adorable Bilingual Board Book
This sweet board book celebrates the bond between father and child. Similar to the author's other books,Bebé Ama a Mamá / Baby Loves Mom: A Bilingual Book that Celebrates the Bond Between Bebés y Mamás! and Bebé Ama a Abuelita / Baby Loves Grandma: A Bilingual Book that Celebrates the Bond Between Bebés y Abuelitas!, this sweet story examines love from the baby's point of view. The simple sweet phrases and the cute illustrations are perfect for an early picture book. this book is perfect for bilingual households. But the cute book also serves as an introduction to the Spanish language for other readers.
Ways Papi Says I Love You
Delia Ruiz,
Carlos Velez Aguilera (Illustrator)
Published March 24, 2026 by Charlesbridge
This sweet bilingual picture book shows that there are many ways to say I love you. When Maricruz spends the day with Papi he shows his love with all the things he does. His actions are his love language. Hispanic kids will feel seen by this story. Non-Spanish speaking readers will learn a lot of vocabulary. Although the story which is written in English, it is peppered with many Spanish words which are easily understood by context. The bright colorful illustrations by Carlos Velez Aguilera delight youngsters and the text by Delia Ruiz will send the message that you can say I love you with actions.
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