The readers of Emily Henry, a renowned romance novelist, eagerly wait for her next release, "Funny Story," scheduled for release on April 23. While the anticipation builds, let us explore engaging books that might help fill the void and keep you entertained.  

The Takeover by Cara Tanamachi

Nami finds her life not going as planned. Her engagement has ended, the tech company she co-founded is losing funding, and jealousy creeps in as her sister, Sora, is marrying the man of her dreams. Frustrated, Nami wishes on her 30th birthday for her soulmate but gets her high school nemesis, Jae Lee, instead. Jae, still cool as ever, is planning to take over her start-up, sparking a rivalry between the two. Amidst the competition, a different kind of passion arises, making Nami realize her heart is at risk of being taken over.

This is a must-read for readers who enjoyed Henry's "Book Lovers."

Luck and Last Resorts by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

Nina, the chief stewardess on the yacht Serendipity, single by choice, is content with her life. However, her ex-coworker and old flame, Ollie Dunne, now the yacht's chef, is unhappy with her choice. He gives Nina an ultimatum: admit she loves him by the end of this charter season, or he will go back to Ireland for good. Their shared secret from the past could cause problems for their relationship and the whole boat. Despite chaos with guests and crew drama, Nina and Ollie's connection is growing. Will their future be smooth sailing?

Fans of Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" will surely love this book.

Exes & O's by Amy Lea

Tara Chen, who loves romance books, got heartbroken 10 times by different men. They all left because they thought she was too clingy. Despite this, Tara is determined to find true love. The problem is that traditional romantic meetings do not happen much now due to dating apps. So, Tara decides to reconnect with her ex-boyfriends, hoping for a classic second-chance love story.

Trevor Metcalfe, a firefighter from Boston, is not into relationships. Tara, his new roommate, asks to help her reconnect with her exes, and he reluctantly agrees. As they spend more time together, Tara realizes that Trevor appreciates her true self.

"Beach Read" fans should read this captivating book. 

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Do I Know You? by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka

Eliza and Graham plan a not-so-romantic week to celebrate their fifth anniversary. They go to a resort on the Northern California coast, a go-to destination for lovers. Despite being together, it feels more like a vacation with a roommate.

A guest at the hotel bar mistakes them for being single, and instead of correcting him, they pretend to be strangers. Surprisingly, pretending to be on a first date is fun for Eliza and Graham. They flirt like it is their first time, feeling excited about each other's text messages. Everyone notices the strong connection between Eliza and Graham's pretend personas. But when their playful pretense ends, will the spark still be there?

This book is a must-read for those who loved "Happy Place." 

The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella

Sasha is tired of work emails and corporate programs and has not seen her friends in months. She has reached a point where everything is overwhelming; even things like having sex or cooking dinner feel like too much work for her.

With the hope of feeling better, Sasha plans to drink healthy smoothies, try yoga, and find peace. She goes to a seaside resort she loved as a child. However, it is off-season, the hotel is run-down, and she shares the beach with just one occupant: Finn, a grumpy guy who seems as stressed as Sasha. Sasha finds it hard to enjoy nature when he is always there. They cannot agree on how to relax. Sasha prefers manifesting and wild swimming, while Finn likes drinking whisky and having pizza on the beach.

Strange messages addressed to both of them force them to talk to each other about everything. How did they get so stressed? Can they remember something they used to love? The question they cannot ignore is, what does their strong connection mean?

This novel is another must-read book for "Beach Read" fans. 

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