15 Page-Turning Books for Moms Who Feel Too Busy to Read

Emily Henry has been putting out bestseller after best eller, and this book has a fun romance with the perfect amount of spice. This enemies-to-lovers plot line involves two writers with their own personal battles who are struggling to finish their books while staying in the same vacation neighborhood. Think the ultimate beach (or anytime) read.

In case you haven’t seen all the buzz from this book series turned Netflix show, this series was all the rage when the sexy show was first released. The series features some smutty romance with the perfect hint of mystery, and we can’t forget that this is a beautifully told period piece that’ll have you yearning for old romance books like Pride and Prejudice. We also love that this series has multiple books — each book follows the love life of a different Bridgerton sibling — so if you never want your indulgence to end, you can keep on going.

We’ve all had the fantasy of running into our celebrity crush, and having them fall in love with us. This novel delivers on the title, and gives us a look into a world where we get to see this fantasy come to life. Helena Hunting delivers on a book that features friendship, romance, and betrayal which is why it is a must-read on our list.

Yet another amazing read by Emily Henry, this book tells the story of friendship and growing up. In a search for happiness, two best friends decide to take one final vacation with each other, while constantly testing the limits of, “what could possibly go wrong?” and the attraction that has always simmered between them.

We can’t get enough of enemies to lovers plotlines. This story focuses on a wedding where everyone gets food poisoning, and the only two unaffected people happen to absolutely loathe each other. With an all-expenses paid vacation that was the honeymoon up for grabs, the two are forced to enjoy paradise with one another. This funny yet endearing novel will offer you the perfect escape.

This mystery-romance is focused on a girl who had a deal with the gods who answer after dark in order to get out of a marriage she didn’t want. After the deal, Addie’s life is filled with struggles since nobody can ever remember who she is — until she meets someone who does. This heartbreaking story will soon be a classic, and V.E. Schwab’s beautiful writing has left us begging for more.

If mystery thrillers are your vibe, then this is the perfect book for you. This book focuses on a girl who chose her small town’s murder as her final school project’s focus, and by doing so she uncovers secrets and unravels the mystery of the murder — and the town. This page-turner is the perfect thrilling start to anyone’s fall book reading list.

Sally Rooney’s latest book is set to release on September 7th, 2021. The story focuses on four friends who are trying to figure out life with one another — all while dealing with complicated friendships, romantic relationships, careers and parenthood. Rooney has written other modern day classics like Normal People and Conversations With Friends, so we're excited to see her deliver on another amazing read.

Another easy, breezy read we couldn't get enough of, Sally Thorne delivers on a book that is equal parts romance and humor. This novel is about two people who share an office with one another, and are constantly battling to see who can outdo the other while battling for a promotion. The feud soon turns to romance, and… well you can guess the rest. When you need an escape from real life, this book is it.

Cowley Haller delivers on this beautiful contemporary piece that tells the story of a woman torn between two loves. Straddling the line between desire and dignity, this romantic novel will leave you remembering the stories of your first love, and the trials of life.

This rom-com tells the story of two very different people — one whose life had been consumed by work, and another whose life had been consumed by partying. The book is set at a luxury retirement villa (it's funny, trust us!), where the two protagonists butt heads — and hearts. Filled with humor, romance, and a little heartbreak, this story reminds us of the complexities of love.

This contemporary romance definitely deals with heavier subject matter than the rest, but if you’re looking for an epic novel that delves into the true in and outs of complicated relationships, this is it. This book tells the story of a young girl who has to choose between two loves — one from the past and one from her present — and the struggles she faces along the way. Trigger warning: domestic abuse is part of the plot line.

This captivating thriller tells the story of a missing girl, and and how it tore her family apart. When another girl goes missing, old memories resurface and the idea that perhaps the disappearances are all linked together. This novel will leave you on the edge of your seat, and so into the story that you’ll never want to put it down.

This psychological thriller tells the story of a group of misfit students at a university who are led astray by a mysterious professor into abandoning all basic moral boundaries. Along the way, they fall deeper and deeper into this way of thining and eventually get lost in their obsessions. This book is perfect if you’re a fan of the old classics and will leave you on the edge of your seat.

A young girl goes to camp where three of her friends go missing and are never found. She later became an artist and creates her work around this trauma. When she's asked to come back to the same camp as a painting instructor, she's faced with the fact that something strange has been going on at there all along. This mystery crime thriller is sure to give you goosebumps when you uncover the secrets within the pages.