July is here, and our TBR is bringing the heat. Whether you're lounging poolside or hiding out in the AC, we have the perfect books to keep you hooked all month long!

Noteworthy Non-Fiction  

A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland — 7/15

As a ruthless dictatorship seizes control of Argentina, mothers vanish and their newborns are stolen, their identities erased. Refusing to stay silent, a courageous group of grandmothers begins a relentless search for the truth. Risking everything, they navigate danger, uncover hidden secrets, and use science to expose a dark conspiracy. Their fight for justice will echo through history.

Ya Pick  

Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes — 7/29

On Hawthorne Island, nothing is what it seems, and no one can be trusted. As the Grandest Game enters its next round, seven players must outwit rivals, uncover buried secrets, and navigate growing tensions where love and betrayal walk hand in hand. Millions are up for grabs but with each move, the cost of losing grows more deadly.

Series Spotlight  

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley — 7/8

An assassin with a deadly secret. A healer from an enemy faction. When Osric Mordaunt falls ill, his only hope is Aurienne Fairhrim, who’s desperate for funds amid a mysterious outbreak. Forced to work together, they race to stop a spreading epidemic while fighting a growing attraction that could ruin them both.

Your Next Book Club Pick  

The Girl I Was by Jeneva Rose — 7/18

When Alexis Spencer wakes up after a blackout, she finds herself not just hungover but stuck in 2002, face to face with Lexi, her wild and impulsive eighteen-year-old self. Determined to fix her past, she tries to steer Lexi toward a better future. But the real challenge isn’t time travel, it’s facing who she used to be and learning that the only way forward might be together.

Fiction Favorite  

These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean — 7/8

After years of exile, Alice Storm returns to her family's private island for her father's funeral, planning to leave immediately. His final surprise, however, forces her to stay for a week long inheritance game filled with high stakes and hidden secrets. As tensions rise, Alice must navigate her fractured family, unexpected tasks, and the dangerously charming Jack Dean while confronting the past she thought she had left behind.

Must-Read Mystery  

Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson — 7/22

Jet Mason has seven days to live. After a violent attack leaves her with a fatal injury, the heiress to a powerful Vermont family is told she will not survive the week. With time running out and everyone around her a possible suspect, including her family, her ex, and her former best friend, Jet is determined to do one thing before she dies. She is going to solve her own murder.

Sports Romance  

Offside by Avery Keelan — 7/8

After getting dumped on her 21st birthday, Bailey James ends up in the arms of her ex’s biggest rival, Chase Carter, a star left winger for her college’s biggest competition. Chase is already in trouble with his team and coach, and Bailey is the last distraction he needs. As their chemistry grows, staying away from each other becomes harder, even when everything is on the line.

Feel-Good Romance  

Maid For Each Other by Lynn Painter — 7/15

Abi Mariano is a broke student and part-time cleaner who never expected to stay in a millionaire’s penthouse, let alone be mistaken for his girlfriend. Declan Powell is a career-driven executive whose fake girlfriend has just become real to his parents. When he learns who Abi really is, he offers her a deal to keep up the act. It is meant to be all business, but real feelings soon get in the way.

Your Next Romantasy Obsession  

Rose in Chains by Julie Soto — 7/8

The war is lost, the hero is dead, and Princess Briony Rosewood has been captured by the enemy. Stripped of her magic and freedom, she is sold at auction to Toven Hearst, heir to a ruthless family. As she navigates her dangerous new world, Briony discovers that hope still lingers in unexpected places and that even in darkness, love might be her most powerful weapon.

Whether you're reading by the pool or winding down after a long day, these July picks are the perfect companions. Don't miss out on your next great read. Head to Books-A-Million today and grab your favorites!

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