WW Book Club: Start the Year with Brittainy Cherry Romance + More Must-Reads Dec. 31–Jan. 6!
Woman’s World editors share their favorite new books out this week!
Welcome back, book lovers! The cozy, carefree days between Christmas and New Year’s Day are, in our opinion, some of the best days of the entire year for reading. So if you’re planning to stay in for New Year’s Eve tonight and looking for a good book to keep you company, you’re in the right place! This week, Woman’s World Book Club has another batch of just-released book recommendations—from romance to thriller, nonfiction and more. We promise there’s something for everyone to enjoy between sips of champagne!
For the week of December 31 to January 6, we’re starting our list off with a heart-fluttering romance by bestselling author Brittainy Cherry. Cherry’s latest novel, The Gravity of Us, brims with slow-burn chemistry and follows two people who wonder if they should take a chance on love. If you’re more in the mood for a haunting page-turner, Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato centers on psychiatrist Eve Thayer who keeps experiencing very strange occurences. For those who enjoy a sweeping historical romance, try The Secret Daughter by Anne Gracie, which is set in Regency-era France and follows the free-spirited Zoë Benoît.
Love an adventurous Western tale peppered with danger and romance? Look no further than Lawbreaker by Diana Palmer. This week’s nonfiction pick: You Don’t Need a Budget by Dana Miranda offers a refreshing perspective on money management that’s guaranteed to help readers save more and stress less!
Keep scrolling for more details on Woman’s World Book Club’s book recs for the week of December 31 to January 6. Happy reading—and Happy New Year!
Romance
‘The Gravity of Us’ by Brittainy Cherry
Bestselling author Brittainy Cherry is known for emotional, slow-burn romances—and her latest in the Elements series is a heart-tugging saga. Lucy Palmer has dealt with a lot of loss, but she’s still always the rock for others. Then she strikes up a friendship with apathetic Graham Russell, even though they have nothing in common. As Lucy and Graham grow closer, Lucy wonders if she can trust her heart in the face of love.
Thriller
‘Watch Your Back’ by Terri Parlato
In this eerie page-turner, strange things keep happening to psychiatrist Eve Thayer. First, she’s run off the road in her car and meets Nathan at his auto repair shop. After a quick courtship, they get married. Then there’s her office, which was once an institution for the criminally insane, and gives her the creeps. Meanwhile, Detective Rita Myers can’t figure out whether Eve is a suspect or a target. As a storm arrives, secrets emerge.
Historical romance
‘The Secret Daughter’ by Anne Gracie
Readers are transported to Regency-era France in this enchanting read. Orphaned Zoë Benoît is an independent spirit and artist, and she wants more than the strict confines of society life. On an impulsive visit to the château where her mother lived, she disguises herself as a maidservant. There, she meets an artist named Reynard and sparks fly. But Zoë isn’t the only one hiding her identity. A story about second chances.
Western
’Lawbreaker’ by Diana Palmer
The latest from Diana Palmer, whose novels are filled with romance, suspense and Western charm, offers all her signature prose. Once a New Jersey crime boss, Tony Garza now owns an art gallery in New York. Odalie Everett is Tony’s nemesis. When they see each other again, passions quickly reignite, but dark figures from Tony’s past send them fleeing to her family ranch in Texas. Can they escape the danger and find true love?
Nonfiction
‘You Don’t Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease’ by Dana Miranda
In her new book, financial journalist and educator Dana Miranda helps readers release the stress of budget culture, and instead focuses on how to take advantage of resources and make managing finances easier. With simple, effective tips, like how to plan for retirement without a 401(k) and how to use debt to support your life goals, she offers a new perspective to money management that provides budgeting freedom and ensures a joy-filled, financially stress-free life!
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