
Current Reads
Welcome to our literary group chat. These are the books we’re reading right now — the ones we can’t seem to put down, the ones that challenge us, and the ones we’re sending screenshots about at 2 a.m. Please feel free to read along with us.
Black by Joan Vassar

Black is a historical fiction novel that imagines the life of Nat Turner’s fictional son, Black. Born the day his father is executed after leading a slave rebellion, Black grows up determined to fight for freedom. As an adult, he becomes a leader helping enslaved people escape to freedom, while also risking everything to rescue and protect the woman he loves. The novel blends romance, resistance, and the harsh realities of slavery in pre–Civil War America.
The Last Man On Earth by Shae Sanders

The Last Man on Earth is a survival romance about a famous rapper named Villain whose private jet crashes on a remote island while en route to his bachelor party. The only other survivor is Ariana, the no-nonsense flight attendant who can’t stand him. Stranded with no rescue in sight, they must work together to survive, and their uneasy truce slowly turns into love and deep trust. When they’re finally rescued, they face the challenge of choosing between their old lives and the new life they built together on the island.
Somebody's Wife by Robbi Renee

Somebody’s Wife is a contemporary romance about Dr. Jemma Holiday, a successful woman whose long, loveless marriage has left her feeling lost and invisible, and Dr. Ezekiel Green, a recently divorced man ready to start over. When they meet, the chemistry is undeniable—but Jemma is still married. As Jemma begins to confront the betrayal and monotony in her own relationship, she’s forced to wrestle with temptation, identity, and what true love really means, ultimately discovering more about herself and what she truly wants in life and in love.
Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop

Only for the Week is a contemporary romance about a woman attending a wedding who is unexpectedly reunited with her ex, forcing her to confront unresolved feelings and the reality of their past relationship, and a man who thought he had moved on but finds himself drawn back in by familiar emotions and undeniable chemistry.
As the two navigate a week filled with shared moments, lingering tension, and the pressure of being in close proximity, they are pushed to reflect on what went wrong, what still remains, and whether timing was ever truly on their side, ultimately leading them to question if love deserves a second chance or if some chapters are better left closed.
