Not Supposed to Happen

Two writers, one elusive subject, and a month to uncover a lifetime of secrets.

Alice Scott, a perpetually optimistic writer on the verge of her big break, and Hayden Anderson, a brooding, Pulitzer-winning author, find themselves on Little Crescent Island, both vying for the opportunity of a lifetime: to pen the biography of the infamous Margaret Ives. A tragic heiress and former tabloid darling from a legendary family, Margaret has remained hidden for years, and now, she's ready to tell her story – but only to one of them.

Margaret proposes a challenging proposition: a one-month trial. As Alice and Hayden navigate Margaret's fragmented memories and a strict NDA that forbids collaboration, an undeniable spark ignites between them. But with Margaret holding all the cards, they soon realize that the truth, like the story itself, is a shifting narrative. Will their connection deepen as they unravel the mystery of Margaret Ives, or will the competition – and the secrets they unearth – tear them apart? In Emily Henry's dazzling novel, the path to truth is paved with ambition, longing, and the realization that every story has more than one way to be told.

Quinn, a brilliant scientist with a fortune built on groundbreaking discoveries, finds himself reluctantly working at his family's wedding resort to secure his share of his grandfather's inheritance. Manning the front desk of the Hott Spot Spa and Salon, he's a fish out of water, his natural grumpiness clashing spectacularly with the spa's relentlessly cheerful manager, Sonya Rossi.

Sonya, with her sunshine disposition, is a force to be reckoned with, and Quinn can't decide if he wants to wipe the smile off her face or kiss it senseless. When a twist of fate throws them together under one roof, the forced proximity ignites a spark neither can deny.

As Sonya chips away at his gruff exterior, Quinn finds himself drawn to her warmth and light, longing to reveal the side of himself he keeps hidden. A man of logic and proof, he's never believed in love—but Sonya might just be the equation that changes everything.

Get ready for a spicy, opposites-attract, under-one-roof romantic comedy, set in the charming small town of Rush Creek.

Justin and Emma have a problem: everyone they date finds their soulmate after they break up with them. It's a curse, and they're both convinced they're the common denominator. When Emma DMs Justin with a proposition, they decide to date each other, break up, and finally free themselves from this romantic purgatory.

What starts as a logical plan soon becomes anything but. Their connection is undeniable, their chemistry explosive. But life throws them curveballs. Emma's toxic mother reappears, and Justin unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his three younger sisters. Suddenly, their summer fling transforms into something more complicated, filled with real-life challenges and unexpected responsibilities.

Can their "just for the summer" romance survive the messy realities of family, past traumas, and the undeniable possibility that they might actually be each other's true love? Get ready for laugh-out-loud moments, heartwarming connections, and a story about finding love where you least expect it.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers and Beach Read comes a sparkling and unforgettable novel about best friends who have one last chance to fall in love.

Poppy and Alex: polar opposites who, against all odds, became inseparable after a fateful car ride home from college. For a decade, their summer vacations together were the highlight of their lives. That is, until two years ago, when one trip shattered everything. Now, they don't speak.

Poppy is stuck in a rut, realizing the last time she was truly happy was on that disastrous trip with Alex. Determined to mend their friendship, she impulsively convinces him to take one more vacation. Can they confront the truth that has always lingered beneath the surface of their perfect, imperfect relationship? Or will this final trip ruin everything for good?