January 12, 2026
This fresh, fun grumpy-sunshine romance is what would happen if Alexis Rose (à la “Schitt’s Creek“) ended up stuck in tiny Westport, Washington. This is my go-to romance recommendation! Is Piper Bellinger spoiled? Yes. Is she lovable? Definitely. Just ask Brendan Taggart, a gruff sea captain who is convinced she won’t last a week outside of the city. But what Piper lacks in life skills, she more than makes up for with gumption and charm. And the longer she stays in Westport, the more it feels like home… even as LA — and the life she left behind — is calling her name.
–Kayli, Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, WA
If winter’s gray has you craving summer, grab a summery recommendation from Trail’s End Bookstore and other independent bookstores.
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