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At Mom Needs a Chapter, I know how precious those reading moments are—whether it's five quiet minutes or a whole naptime window. Here you’ll find book reviews, curated book lists, themed cocktails to pair with your latest read, book club guides, and so much more. It’s your go-to space for romance recs, cozy content, and a little literary joy in the middle of real life. Scroll through and discover your next favorite chapter.

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Summer in the City – A Rom-Com That Feels Like a Warm Slice of NYC Sunshine

Looking for your next feel-good summer romance read? Summer in the City by Alex Aster delivers a sharp, swoony enemies-to-lovers story set against a cinematic New York City backdrop. With witty dialogue, slow-burn tension, and a heroine battling writer’s block in a luxury apartment next to her billionaire nemesis-turned-fake-boyfriend, this one had me smiling from start to finish. Bonus: I’ve got the perfect cocktail pairing to sip while you read.

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Book Review: Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn

If you love your summer romances chaotic, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny, Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn needs to be in your beach bag. With a fake husband, an unforgettable summer camp retreat, and some of the most hilarious “therapy sessions” I’ve ever read, this rom-com delivers big laughs, steamy moments, and all the emotional heart Meghan Quinn is known for. I read it late into the night on my iPad—and again poolside with the paperback. Spoiler alert: it’s just as good the second time.

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I’m a mom of two spirited girls and one oversized Saint Bernard. I have a degree in English from the University of Wisconsin. By day, I work in health care as a Health Literacy expert; by night, I’m off wandering swoony fictional worlds, chasing plot twists and happily-ever-afters. I’ve been in love with the romance genre for as long as I can remember—I've read thousands of love stories and even had my own meet-cute with my library director husband… in a bookstore, of course.

-Frances

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