From The Shelf: Small Town Vibes

Ending the month with another round of book recs for y’all! If you love books with small town settings, be sure to check these out. This month’s reads also include some books written by indie authors, so be sure not to miss those.

How To Kiss Your Best Friend by Jenny Proctor (Indie Author)

He’s a hot high school chemistry teacher living in a small town. She’s a globetrotting journalist running from her past. They used to be best friends. Then one kiss changes everything.

This is the perfect low spice friends to lovers read set in a mountain town in rural North Carolina. If you’re looking for a sweet romance, don’t miss this one.


The Trouble With Goodbye by Sarra Cannon (Indie Author)

If she wants to step back into her old life, she has no choice but to say goodbye to him forever.

If you’re looking for a steamier small town romance read, The Trouble With Goodbye is a great read to dive into. While this book does deal with some heavier topics, it was still an emotional and gripping read for me.


Sweet Tea by Piper Huguley

Southern traditions, history, and hope come together in author Piper Huguley’s heartfelt romance. Despite Althea and Jack’s first impressions of one another, they discover they have more in common than they’d guessed and even as they learn about one another’s pasts, they both see glimmers of a better future.

The food in this book y’all, your mouth will be watering! This is such a fun low spice romance that brings all the southern comfort vibes and a sweet romance.


Lake Of Destiny by Martina Boone (Indie Author)

A magical romance about fate, family, men in kilts, and the sometimes twisted path to love.

A small Scottish village, kilts, a celebrity single dad hero, and a touch of the paranormal. This is the perfect read if you want a cozy low spice romance in a Scottish setting.


Heart of Trust

What he needs is someone to fix his broken horse. What he doesn’t bargain for is losing his heart.

Equestrian fiction set in a small mountain town with a closed door, opposites attract romance and a touch of suspense.