Women's Fiction & Chick Lit
November 2025

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The Color of Hope by Danielle Steel
The Color of Hope
by Danielle Steel

Following the unexpected death of her beloved husband, art gallery owner Samantha Thompson finds herself adrift in their Malibu beach house. Her three adult children--scattered from New York to London to Milan--are concerned for her well-being and encourage her to take a trip to Paris.
Cursed daughters : a novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Cursed Daughters
by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Three generations of women must contend with their family curse and the question of reincarnation.
The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage
The Heir Apparent
by Rebecca Armitage

A modern fairy tale features a British princess who must decide between her duty to her family—or to her own heart. 
Like family : a novel by Erin O. White
Like Family
by Erin O. White

After a near-stranger dies in their small town, a tightknit group of friends can no longer ignore their long-dormant desires and unfulfilled dreams—a moving debut about the complicated joys of chosen family.
Lucky Seed by Justinian Huang
Lucky Seed
by Justinian Huang

Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians in this chaotic, darkly funny romp about the lengths a wealthy family will take to ensure the birth of a male heir from the gay black sheep of their clan.
Next time will be our turn by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Next Time Will Be Our Turn
by Jesse Q. Sutanto

At a family celebration, when Izzy Chen's 73-year-old grandmother shows up with a stunning woman on her arm and kisses her in front of everyone, it shakes Izzy to her core. She’d always considered herself the black sheep of the family for harboring similar feelings. Seeing herself in her granddaughter, Magnolia Chen tells Izzy her own story, of how as a teen she was sent by her parents to Los Angeles for her education and fell in love with someone completely forbidden to her by both culture and gender norms. Stretching across decades and continents, Magnolia's star-crossed love story reveals how life can take unexpected turns but ultimately lead you to exactly who you're meant to be.
Otherwise Engaged by Susan Mallery
Otherwise Engaged
by Susan Mallery

When Shannon gets engaged, she wants to tell her mom Cindy—who’s also engaged—but dreads a double wedding. She keeps it secret until Cindy’s vows are done. Victoria, a stuntwoman, has never fit her mother Ava’s mold. A mishap brings her home, and Ava hopes to connect. The four women meet at a wedding venue, where a secret surfaces: Cindy once chose Ava to adopt her baby—then backed out. The loss shaped Ava’s bond with Victoria. Now Shannon and Victoria must face who they are—and who they might’ve been.
The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf
The Perfect Hosts
by Heather Gudenkauf

Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets.
Good hair days : a novel by Grace Helena Walz
Good Hair Days
by Grace Helena Walz

Two sisters, a failing family business, and a whole lot of hairspray--Good Hair Days is a modern twist on Steel Magnolias with a little extra Dolly Parton flare.
Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel
Lightbreakers
by Aja Gabel

The marriage of Maya, an artist, and Noah, a quantum physicist, is complicated by Serena, the lost child that Noah had with his ex-wife, Eileen. When Noah is asked to participate in a clandestine time travel project, the couple relocates to the Janus Lab, deep in the desert. Noah finds himself drawn into the dangerous kind of time travel that could result in seeing Serena again, and his past begins to overtake him. When his ex-wife, Eileen, joins the project, Maya embarks on a journey to her own past. As Noah, Maya, and Eileen grapple with the balance between holding on and letting go, new information emerges that the Janus Lab might not be exactly what it seems.
The Weekend Crashers by Jamie Brenner
The Weekend Crashers
by Jamie Brenner

Maggie Hodges and her daughter Piper are looking forward to a restful knitting retreat in the picturesque village of New Hope, Pennsylvania. But instead, they are surprised to find themselves sharing their charming riverside inn with a rowdy bushcraft bachelor party. Undaunted by the clash of interests and personalities, Maggie suggests a lighthearted competition—a battle of crafts—that sparks a rivalry between the two groups, and perhaps something more. But as the weekend unfolds, old mistakes and buried resentments begin to surface, threatening to destroy Maggie and Piper’s cherished connection.
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