Welcome to September! Reader Mailbag: Book Recommendations for Younger Readers
In the August 2025 newsletter we asked readers for suggestions of books for younger readers.
Here were their responses:
Order of Gillian Harvey Books
Gillian Harvey is a British author of contemporary fiction novels. Her novels are infused with emotion, heart, and humour. She often sets her stories in France, bringing the country’s charm and atmosphere vividly to life. (more…)
Order of Portia MacIntosh Books
Portia MacIntosh is an author of romantic comedy novels. Before becoming a novelist, Portia worked as a journalist. She has since left the city and the music business for the written word. Now, she writes about dates that end in disaster, picture-perfect weddings, sunny beaches, and snowy villages during Christmas. Portia lives in Yorkshire with her husband and dog. (more…)
Order of Luna Mason Books
Luna Mason is an author of dark romance novels. She writes the Beneath the Blaze series, Beneath the Mask series, and the Beneath the Secrets series. (more…)
Order of Michelle Heard Books
Michelle Heard is an author of dark romance, contemporary romance, and romantasy. She is known for her popular series, including Corrupted Royals, The Heirs, Kings of Mafia, Mafia Empire, The Saints, Sinners, Southern Heroes, and Trinity Academy, among others. (more…)
Order of Tasmina Perry Books
Tasmina Perry is an English author of women’s fiction novels. A former lawyer and award-winning magazine journalist, she has edited several national titles, including InStyle and More. Under the pseudonym JL Butler, she also writes psychological thrillers; her debut thriller Mine has been optioned by Sony Pictures and is in development with Original Film. Tasmina lives in London with her husband, son, and a perpetually growing collection of shoes. (more…)
Order of Nicole Fox Books
Nicole Fox is an author of contemporary romance novels. Specifically, Nicole writes sexy dark romance – the kind where the bad boys are all red flags… but who wants to play it safe anyway? Her books are filled with heart-pounding suspense, sizzling chemistry, and the kind of dangerous men you know you should avoid – but secretly hope don’t let you go. When she’s not crafting addictive love stories, she’s doting on her cat, feeding her coffee obsession, and justifying her ever-growing plant collection to her endlessly patient husband. (more…)
Order of Mila Kane Books
Mila Kane is an author of dark romance novels. She writes the Hellions of Hade Harbor series. Mila likes writing about anti-heroes who are on the brink of insanity, but not over the line. She writes about obsessive and powerful males, and smart and independent females. Mila also loves cats and enjoys coffee. (more…)
Order of Michelle Vernal Books
Michelle Vernal is a New Zealand author of chick lit and historical fiction novels. She writes the Irish Guesthouse on the Green, Little Irish Village, and Brides of Bold Street series. Michelle never planned on becoming a writer until she joined a creative writing class while on maternity leave. Her novel The Letter won the Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal Award for Chick Lit. Michelle lives in Christchurch, New Zealand with her family and cats. (more…)