I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 08:00 pm

20+ Best Cat Memes That Are Therapurrtic Fur the Soul

Posted by Elna McHilderson

It's been a rough one. A rough one of what, you ask? Life. It's been a rough life. Nobody asked to be born (that we know of), and yet we're all forced to buckle up for a roller coaster ride. You know what my reoccurring nightmare is? Waking up and I'm strapped into a loopty loop roller coaster and can't escape. Yep, I'm cooked. 

 

But you know what helps? Cat memes! Cat memes are the cure. Sure, therapy would be great and maybe even healthier! But cat memes are free and also super cute and adorable. So like, easy choice. Not even a choice really, kind of the only option many of us can afford right now… But let's not think about that!! Only meow meow LOL. 

I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 07:00 pm

Friendly stray cat invites himself over to the catless couple's house next door, becomes their morni

Posted by Jesse Kessenheimer

Congratulations! You've been rewarded with the company of a precious kitty for the morning. 

Some cats just know when a human needs a cuddle session. As if a mewing radar goes off in their little nugget brains, they make like a homing missile and head straight for the nearest person in need of a whiskery kiss. This couple was flummoxed by the affection bombardment when a neighborhood stray turned out to be the friendliest, most social kitty on the block. He regularly follows them home, hops up on the couch like he owns the place, and watches morning TV with them. Enjoying the free snacks and the reckless petting, this kitty is living a life of pure freedom, while steeping in the luxury of a stable home. 

Purrhaps this stray has unlocked the code to a perfect feline life, balancing human cuddles with the great outdoors, one Saturday morning cartoon sesh at a time.

I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 03:00 pm

25 Cozy Pictures of Sleepy Kitties Starting Their Furiday Nap Shift

Posted by Sarah Brown

It's finally Furiday, and these kittens are kicking things off with the ultimate catnap-a-thon. After a long week of chasing tails, knocking things off shelves, and being the center of attention (as they should be), it's time to paws and recharge. From loafed-up purritos to full-on belly-up snoozers, these tiny floofballs are fully committed to the nap life.

Their sleepy little whiskers twitching, soft purrs rumbling like tiny engines, and paws curled in the cutest purrsitions. It's enough to make any hooman melt into a puddle of aww. Some are curled up like little croissants, others are snuggled in piles of fluff with their siblings in a full-on kitten cuddle puddle.

Whether you're feline tired yourself or just need a mood boost, these pics are the purrfect way to coast into the weekend. So grab your favorite blanket, cancel your plans, and embrace the pawsitive vibes. Because nothing says "Furiday mood" like a fluffy nap and zero responsibilities.

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 02:00 pm

23 Fabulous Feline Memes of Payday Purrchases and Treat Splurges

Posted by Sarah Brown

Payday has finally clawed its way back, and suddenly, you're living like the fanciest feline in the alley. One minute you're checking your balance like a cautious kitty pawing at a closed door, and the next, you're rolling in that sweet, sweet meownay.

You swore you'd be responsible. Budget-friendly. The kind of human who meal-preps and clips coupons. But five minutes into payday and you've already ordered sushi, impulse-bought a cat-shaped teapot, and signed up for a monthly toy box for your cat and your neighbor's cat.

Your cart? A curated mix of essentials and feline foolishness: velvet throw pillows (for lounging like royalty), glittery claw polish (obviously), and that $60 sweatshirt with a giant cat face that screams "I have no regrets." Plus, your cat now has a new bed, five treats she'll ignore, and another laser pointer to "misplace."

Will you be living off instant noodles by Tuesday? Pawsibly. But for now, you're feline fine, flush with funds, and furmly committed to treating you and your cat like royalty. Because what's the purrpose of payday if not that?

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 01:00 pm

'The cat distribution system has chosen me but I can't accept': A friendly neighborhood cat keeps sh

Posted by Sarah Brown

One woman has become the reluctant Chosen One in a tale that could only be written by the mysterious forces of the Cat Distribution System. Since 2017, her neighbor's cat had been nothing more than a friendly passerby, dropping by for the occasional purr and polite head bump. But lately? This floofy visitor has gone full-time garden gremlin. For the past few months, he's been clocking in daily, rain or shine, eagerly waiting for his human-in-denial to step outside for a smoke or trash run.

Every interaction is pure feline devotion: purring, biscuit-making, tail-up sprints, and heart-melting meows at the door. The only problem? She already has two ragdolls with health issues and strict indoor-only lives. Bringing the visitor inside isn't an option, and her cats are throwing hissy fits every time she returns smelling like a love triangle.

She doesn't feed him, but clearly, the emotional buffet is open 24/7. What's a human to do when the Cat Distribution System picks them but they can't officially adopt? Maybe a little outdoor love with no strings attached is all part of the grand feline plan.

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 12:00 pm

Now That’s What I Call Cat: 23 Feisty Feline Funnies to See Out the Work Week

Posted by Laurent Shinar

It has been a long week at the office, there is no denying that. Your boss has been berating you nonstop, your to-do pile dwarfs your done pile, and you have heard the Slack ping so many times over the last four days that it has made its way into your dreams and even when you sleep you are awoken by the phantom sound of a new work-related message.

And all of that weight sure does build up some angry energy in your old tum tum. So we figured you might enjoy a list that harnesses that energy and gives you hilarious examples of how to wield it against those who have wronged you. Presenting this list of feisty feline funnies, you cannot get much more cat than a vengeful sass-filled feline randomly spraying their sass on whoever happens to walk by.

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 11:00 am

25 Tasty Feline Funnies Fur Hardworking Hoomans Who’ve Earned Their Treat

Posted by Laurent Shinar

You have done a good job this week, both in the office and at home. We have spoken to the cat council, and they told us all about your prompt feeding times, endless play sessions (some of which caused you significant pain), and the pristine litter box you have been maintaining. And seeing as Caturday is coming tomorrow and you will need your strength to keep up with your crazy cat child, the council has approved us to provide you with a little treat to pick you up and boost your mood.

As such, we present you with this list of tasty feline funnies fur hardworking hoomans who've earned their treat. So get ready for a bowl full of cute kittens, funny feline fails, awwdorable cat child moments and much more. And if these feline flavored snacks do not satiate your hunger for cute cats, then check out this list of purrfect felines.
 

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 10:00 am

24 Foodie Feline Memes to Fill Your Soul's Fridge With Smiles

Posted by Ayala Sorotsky

Cats and food… name a more iconic duo. Seriously, these two have been locked in an eternal tango since the dawn of domestication. No matter how well-fed our feline overlords may be, they act like they haven't eaten in days the moment you so much as think about walking toward the kitchen. That crinkling sound? Must be food. Opening the fridge? Definitely food. Breathing near the counter? Obviously food. In their eyes, you exist primarily to serve snacks. Anf honestly - are they wrong?

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 09:00 am

Cat abandoned by entitled family soon after being adopted cries for help, until a hearty hooman hear

Posted by Ayala Sorotsky

Cat people know: the sound of a cat crying outside is impossible to ignore. It's not just noise - it's a call that cuts straight into your heart. We know those cries often mean hunger, fear, loneliness, or worse. So we check. We investigate. We crouch down and softly whisper, "Hey, buddy… are you okay?" Because some cats are born into hard situations, and some are thrust into them through no fault of their own. But no matter the story, we're always listening. And sometimes, answering that call means saving a life that just needs one more chance - and a warm place to sleep.

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 08:00 am

20 Funniest Lol-Worthy Cat Memes of the Week From Your 'I Can Has Cheezburger' Feline Family (August

Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

Happy Friday, cat people! It's been a long week, we know. And that means that it is not only time to take a break, it is also time for a treat. Because you have worked hard this week and you have more than earned it. And we, here at ICHC, think that one of the best treats that you can give yourself first thing on Friday morning, when you are about to go conquer the last day of this workweek, is a whole bunch of hilarious cat memes.

But we are not talking about just any funny cat memes. Every single week, on Friday, we bring you a brand new collection of our favorite Lolcat memes. Made using our very own cat meme builder, these memes were made by you guys - our pawmazing audience. These memes are full of nostalgia and wholesomeness and hilarity all combined together, and we love that. We love that, and you deserve that. 

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 07:00 am

20 Pawdorable Big Cats You Shouldn't Boop (But Kinda Want To)

Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

Something that we have always known about ourselves is that one day… we will end up on the news. We know that it is going to happen, and we know what it is going to happen for. It is just a matter of time. One day, we will become famous for trying to pet something that we should not have petted. Specifically big cats. Big cats are basically house cats if you study them for long enough. They act the same. 

Big cats are just as cute as house cats. Big cats like to play just like house cats. Big cats cats like boxes - exactly the same way that house cats do! And we have all seen those people… those incredibly lucky people who are able to just do that- just hang out with big cats. So, we know that it is possible. And although until now, we have managed to stop ourselves from ending up on the news… one day, it is going to happen. 

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Smart Bitches, Trashy BooksSmart Bitches, Trashy Books ([syndicated profile] smartbitches_feed) wrote2025-08-01 03:30 pm

Historical and Sci-Fi Romances

Posted by Amanda

A Tempest of Desire

A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath is $1.99! This released last December and we’ve heard good things about the crazysauce plot. Did any of you pick this one up?

New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath returns to the fan favorite series, The Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, with the story of a viscount who has retreated to a small, secluded island only to have a mysterious and beautiful woman wash up on shore.

After surviving a horrific railway accident, Viscount Langdon retreats to his private island to recover and conquer the nightmarish memories that continue to haunt him. The very last thing he wants—or expects—is for London’s most infamous courtesan to wash up on his beach.

Marlowe is known for her bold flirtations, but her most daring exploits involve flying in her hot air balloon. When a storm blows her off course, she discovers herself alone with the isle’s only inhabitant. The gorgeous, seductive lord tempts her beyond reason, but giving into temptation would lead to her ruination because the all-consuming liaison would demand complete surrender. And she has secrets to protect.

Langdon finds the captivating beauty near impossible to resist, but he can’t risk her learning the true reason behind his isolation. However, a powerful tempest of desire is swirling wildly between them, urging them to give in to the perilous passion that could destroy them . . . or perhaps show them the way to love.

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Eclipse the Moon

Eclipse the Moon by Jessie Mihalik is $1.99! This is book two in the Starlight’s Shadow series. I remember reading this one, though found it heavier on action that romance.

Kee Ildez has been many things: hacker, soldier, bounty hunter. She never expected to be a hero, but when a shadowy group of traitors starts trying to goad the galaxy’s two superpowers into instigating an interstellar war, Kee throws herself into the search to find out who is responsible—and stop them.

Digging up hidden information is her job, so hunting traitors should be a piece of cake, but the primary suspect spent years in the military, and someone powerful is still covering his tracks. Disrupting their plans will require the help of her entire team, including Varro Runkow, a Valovian weapons expert who makes her pulse race.

Quiet, grumpy, and incredibly handsome, Varro watches her with hot eyes but ignores all of her flirting, so Kee silently vows to keep her feelings strictly platonic. But that vow will be put to the test when she and Varro are forced to leave the safety of their ship and venture into enemy territory alone.

Cut off from the rest of their team, they must figure out how to work together—and fast—because a single misstep will cost thousands of lives.

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Not That Duke

Not That Duke by Eloisa James is $1.99! This is book three in the Would-Be Wallflowers series. I feel like I don’t hear much about new James releases these days.

The Duke of Huntington has no interest in an eccentric redhead who frowns at him over her spectacles…until he realizes that she is the only possible duchess for him. A new enemies-to-lovers romance by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James.

Bespeckled and freckled, Lady Stella Corsham at least has a dowry that has attracted a crowd of fortune-hunting suitors–which definitely doesn’t include the sinfully handsome Silvester Parnell, Duke of Huntington, who laughingly calls her “Specs” as he chases after elegant rivals.

And then–

The worst happens. Marriage.

To the duke. To a man marrying her for all the wrong reasons.

How can Silvester possibly convince Stella that he’s fallen in love with the quirky woman he married? Especially after she laughingly announces that she’s in love–but not with that duke.

Not with her husband.

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The Other Lady Vanishes

The Other Lady Vanishes by Amanda Quick is $1.99! This is the second book in the Burning Cove series. This is a historical mystery set in 1930s California and has a romance. It can be read on its own. Have you read this one or any other books in the series?

The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Knew Too Much sweeps readers back to 1930s California–where the most dazzling of illusions can’t hide the darkest secrets…

After escaping from a private sanitarium, Adelaide Blake arrives in Burning Cove, California, desperate to start over.

Working at an herbal tea shop puts her on the radar of those who frequent the seaside resort town: Hollywood movers and shakers always in need of hangover cures and tonics. One such customer is Jake Truett, a recently widowed businessman in town for a therapeutic rest. But unbeknownst to Adelaide, his exhaustion is just a cover.

In Burning Cove, no one is who they seem. Behind facades of glamour and power hide drug dealers, gangsters, and grifters. Into this make-believe world comes psychic to the stars Madame Zolanda. Adelaide and Jake know better than to fall for her kind of con. But when the medium becomes a victim of her own dire prediction and is killed, they’ll be drawn into a murky world of duplicity and misdirection.

Neither Adelaide or Jake can predict that in the shadowy underground they’ll find connections to the woman Adelaide used to be–and uncover the specter of a killer who’s been real all along…

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Cake Wrecks ([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed) wrote2025-08-01 01:00 pm

The Power Of Suggestive

Posted by Jen

Attention Parents: Today's post contain adult humor - albeit extremely childish adult humor.

You know how it goes: you see something, you choke back a laugh, you look around to see if anyone ELSE is laughing, you note that no one is, and then you figure your mind is just in the gutter and you're the only one who sees something a little iffy about the sheep bone on this one-year-old's cake, for example:

[Photo removed at baker's request. (Although *she* thought it was funny; the client did not.) Instead, please enjoy this lovely picture of Epcot. And then imagine a sheep holding a giant dog bone at hip level.]

Doooo yoooour "bones" hang low?

Do they dangle to and fro?

Can you toss 'em in a sack?

Do they startle little Bo?

Ahem.

The point, my fellow gutter-minded friends, is pointing skyward at the moment - and a little to the right.

But in a more metaphorical sense, the point is I understand. Call it a hazard of the job, but I, too, often see giggle-inducing unmentionables where others see, say, unusually shaped "flowers:"

{Insert stamen joke here}

And I'm forced to wonder just how curious Curious George has become to warrant a giant censor dot:

Of course, some people are even further down the gutter pipes than I am, as evidenced by those of you (John) who felt this less-than-ladylike graduation bear deserved a mention - or at least a longer gown:

Sew Unseamly! Someone get this bear a Barely There Censor Bear, STAT.

(Btw, I've heard of a nip slip before, but what do you call this?)

(No, wait - don't answer that. There are innocents present.)

Ok, I know that one was a stretch - [rim shot!] - but tell me you're not in the LEAST bit curious why a baker decided to do this:

Maybe it's a pun: you know, a trunk down the Gingerbread man's trunks? But then, why does the elephant look so unhappy?

Again, probably best if you don't answer that.

Ever see a cake so cute you just want to squeeze it?

Yeah, I'm feeling the exact opposite of that right now.

And then there are the cakes that cross over from vaguely disconcerting into outright cringe-inducing:

WHY IS THE END OF IT DIRTY?!!

And... [whimper]... is that a pearl necklace?

Close the internet. We all need showers.

What? No, not together - ok, COLD showers, for some of you.

And maybe a case of Unicorn chasers.

Thanks to Anony M., Beth B., Carrie C., Patrick V., Katie Q., Cindy K., & Lesley W. for ruining the song "Butterfly Kisses" for me. No, wait, that was already ruined. Never mind.

I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 06:00 am

Cat Community Wisdom: Purrfectly Helpful Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Felines Fresh and Cats Cool in S

Posted by Blake Seidel

It's been a real scorcher outside for the past….month. It feels like there's no escape from the heat, and no matter how high we put the air conditioning, it still feels hot. And if it feels pawsitively warm for us, imagine being a cat with several layers of fur on top of that! Cats have their own ways of staying cool, but as their pawrents, it's up to us to help them as much as pawssible during these months (that feel like years) of intense heatwaves.

The most impurrtant thing is to know when to recognize heat stroke in your cats and how to react to it. In the post below, you'll find several tips and tricks to help keep your felines fresh and cats cool this summer - everything from brushing to games with ice cubes. We've been worried about our kitties at home while we're at work, and now, we feel purrfectly safe leaving them at home, knowing they won't overheat. Tell your cat not to worry, a "lion cut" is not the answer.

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I Can Has Cheezburger? ([syndicated profile] icanhascheezburger_feed) wrote2025-08-01 01:00 am

A Spoonful of Spooky Black Cats for Superstitious Souls Getting Caught Under Ladders

Posted by Briana Viser

Meow there, meow there. Tis on the chilliest night in ol' cobblestoned cities, breathing with dark memories and characters who used to roam to and fro. Alleyways lit by kerosene crooks, charlatans of every kind, harrowing heretics waiting for their chance to pounce on anything dark, sinister, or gothic. From gathering under moonlight, to reciting ritualistic repertoires  to revive those 6 feet under, there are a sect of people in the world who appreciate things that aren't the standard happy-go-lucky fortes. There are those who prefer the dismal, the depressive, the dark, the gothic. From reading Mary Shelly's Frankenstein to Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, some people prefer to linger in shadows than spend their time in broad daylight with other mortals. These creatures of the underworld might even prefer the occasional, yet superstitious black cat.  

Black cats are unfairly and unjustly pushed to the periphery of society, and I for one don't agree with this mistreatment of such a beautiful and symbolic animal. Forgoe superstition and enjoy these cute black cat photos. 

Smart Bitches, Trashy BooksSmart Bitches, Trashy Books ([syndicated profile] smartbitches_feed) wrote2025-08-01 08:00 am

August 2025 Queer Romances

Posted by Dahlia Adler

Turn up the heat right along with Mother Nature by treating yourself to one (or more) of this month’s new queer romances!

Well, Actually

Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings

Author: Mazey Eddings
Released: August 5, 2025 by St. Martin's Griffin
Genre: , ,

An utterly delightful and sexy second-chance romance between a black cat and golden retriever with Mazey Edding’s signature sparkling voice!

Eva Kitt never expected to be the host of Sausage Talk, interviewing B-list celebrities over lukewarm hot dogs, instead of pursuing the journalism career she dreamed of. But when Eva’s impromptu public call out of her college ex goes viral, she’s thrust into the spotlight. It doesn’t help said ex is Rylie Cooper, a beloved social media personality that has built a platform on deconstructing toxic masculinity and teaching men how to be good partners.

Forced to confront Rylie on a live episode of Sausage Talk, he offers Eva a allow him to take her on a series of dates to make up for his toxic behavior, then debrief them on his channel to show he’s changed. Eva refuses to play nice, but agrees to the scheme to advance her own career and continue defaming Rylie’s good name. When these manufactured dates start to feel real, Eva has to wonder if the boy that broke her heart has become the man that might heal it.

I have a very simple Mazey Eddings policy, which is that if she writes it, I’m buying it, and it’s a policy that’s so far served me very well. As such, I’m deeply optimistic about this bi4bi m/f romance, especially since I love me a mean girl MC, and I think we’re all ready for more men in slutty glasses.

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The Build-a-Boyfriend Project

The Build-a-Boyfriend Project by Mason Deaver

Author: Mason Deaver
Released: August 5, 2025 by Avon
Genre: , ,

Bestselling and award-winning author Mason Deaver’s adult romance debut follows a journalist in a dead-end job who agrees to teach his disastrous blind date how to be a better boyfriend. Readers will delight in this sweet and steamy queer romance with trans representation!

Eli Francis is stuck. Stuck in an assistant position at the online magazine Vent when he should be a writer. Stuck with a boss who dangles a promotion but would rather he just fetch the coffee. Stuck working alongside the ex who has had no trouble moving up at work…or moving on.

When Eli’s roommates push him to date so he can get over his ex once and for all, they set him up with Peter Park. Tall, handsome, and unbelievably awkward. The date is a complete disaster, and further proof to Eli that love isn’t for him. But when his boss overhears Eli recounting the catastrophic night, he suggests teaching Peter to be a better boyfriend through a series of simulated dates so he can write an article about it.

But Eli has other ideas…Eli plays along, pretending to write the article, while secretly interviewing Peter about growing up queer in the South and coming-of-age dating wise in adulthood. Eli hopes writing this sort of piece will finally get him the promotion he deserves. And in exchange, he will teach Peter how to be a better boyfriend.

But the more time Eli spends with Peter, the closer they become, and the lines between what’s real and what’s fake begin to blur. Before long Eli is forced to face his greatest fears to become the writer he wants to be and secure the love he’s always needed.

Deaver’s debut, the nonbinary YA I Wish You All the Best, was such a smash hit that you can currently watch the movie trailer, but I’m definitely grateful they brought their talents to Adult because this fun and sexy m/m romance was an absolute delight. A must read for those grabbing every bit of trans joy they can get their hands on.

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The Sun and the Moon

The Sun and the Moon by Rebekah Faubion

Author: Rebekah Faubion
Released: August 12, 2025 by Berkley
Genre: , ,

Like the sun and the moon, these opposites can’t escape each other’s gravitational pull in the next enchanting romance from Rebekah Faubion.

Cadence Connolly grew up in the cosmic shadow of her mother, the renown psychic Madame Moira. Now, as a park ranger in Maine, she’s carved out her own life far away from her mother’s many premonitions and tarot cards . . . until she receives an invitation to Moira’s engagement party. Cadence doesn’t know what led to the thawing of her mother’s heart, but she’ll have to return home to discover the truth.

Sydney Sinclair’s schedule as a pilot makes long-term relationships difficult, but at least she can fly anywhere in the world for free with only her emotional baggage as a carry-on. After her mom passed, it’s always been Sydney and her dad against the world, so it’s no wonder she doesn’t trust the enigmatic Madame Moira—his newly minted fiancée.

When Cadence meets Sydney, they realize they both share similar suspicions about their parents’ impending nuptials. As they begin scheming to break up their parents’ engagement—they can’t possibly be in love after such a short time together— Sydney and Cadence discover an irresistible chemistry with each other instead. Despite not believing in fate, Cadence might just have found her soulmate in Sydney.

The Lovers  immediately shot onto my favorites contemporary f/f romances list last year, so I couldn’t wait for Faubion’s next offering, and it did not disappoint, though it’s got a bit of a different vibe. We’ve still got sizzling chemistry and an amazing cast, but this newest has an intriguing and twisty thread of mystery throughout that I did not see coming and definitely kept me on my toes alongside the romance.

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Toni and Addie Go Viral

Toni and Addie Go Viral by Melissa Marr

Author: Melissa Marr
Released: August 12, 2025 by Bramble
Genre: , ,

Mistakes Were Made meets Delilah Green Doesn’t Care in a charming lesbian romance from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr

Hot new author and her lead actress stun fans in a secret wedding―is it all a publicity stunt? Or something more…

On a whim―and hoping to pay off the hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt her grifter father left behind―Victorian history professor Toni Darbyshire sells her lesbian detective novel in a massive deal. Suddenly thrust into the overwhelming new world of publishing, plus a television adaptation, Toni’s life gets even more complicated when her one-night stand turned pen pal (and the namesake for her main character) shows up in person for casting of the show.

Aspiring actress Addie’s had a crush on the professor ever since she watched her lectures on the Victorian era to prep for a stage role. Now, getting cast in Toni’s TV series could be her big break. But Addie’s in over her head when promo pictures of their fake Victorian wedding go viral. She could lose more than just her heart … and her historically accurate underthings.

Melissa Marr has built her name on fantasy (and continues to do so with her Sapphic “A Course in Magic” series), so I anxiously await seeing what she can do with a contemporary rom-com, especially since it’s got fun bookish and Hollywood angles.

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The Secret Crush Book Club

The Secret Crush Book Club by Karmen Lee

Author: Karmen Lee
Released: August 26, 2025 by Afterglow Books by Harlequin
Genre: , ,

A dedicated single mother and a librarian with a secret write their own sweet and sexy love story in this small-town rom-com about family, friendships and embracing the next chapter.

Nothing cures a lonely heart quite like a good book

and an unexpected crush…

For Dani, life is a juggling act. As a single mom devoted to her son and family, she barely has a moment to herself. But when her sister announces she’s moving out of the house, the ache of loneliness creeps in, and Dani can’t help but wonder if there’s something else she’s been missing in her life…

Zoey came to Peach Blossom eager to start her new job as the town’s librarian and do a little research for her next book. Yet she never expected to find inspiration in fellow book club member Dani, whose captivating brown eyes tell a story of their own. Before they know it, lingering glances over their favorite fiction turn into first dates and sizzling nights.

As their connection deepens, the two women must decide if they should turn the page on what their lives used to look like or if this thrilling plot twist is the happily-ever-after they’ve been chasing all along.

From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don’t miss any of these other fun titles…

I’m excited to see another spicy small-town romance from Lee, but honestly it was “book club” that sold me, because that just sounds like the absolute cutest premise for a budding romance. Plus, single mom! Librarian! So many good things!

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