The Lounge #05: Your May Romance Horoscope Has Arrived 📚💫
The ultimate reading guide: 12 zodiac recs, 9 can't-miss new releases, and one cozy Taurus user manual.
Welcome to The Lounge: Your monthly reading guide to tropes, TBR additions, and bookish plans. A cozy space to discover new releases, and dive into seasonal tropes that’ll make your reading life even better. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and settle in—we’ve got a lot to explore!
The Lounge #05: Your May Romance Horoscope Has Arrived 📚💫
📫 From the Desk of Under the Covers
Welcome to The Lounge: your monthly cozy corner for trope-deep-dives, seasonal book energy, and everything worth adding to your May TBR. It’s Taurus season, so you know we’re leaning into comfort, sensual reads, and emotional loyalty. Grab your tea—and maybe a pastry—and let’s get into it.
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My 9 Most Anticipated May Releases
Archangel’s Obsession by Nalini Singh
Aodhan and Illium finally get their book—friends to lovers, immortal angst, and power shifts in the Guild Hunter world. If you love urban fantasy with deep emotional stakes, don’t miss this.
Much Ado About Hating You by Sarah Echavarre Smith
Enemies at work by day, secret spicy fanfic soulmates by night. This is academic tension, high heat, and fandom chaos. Dramione girlies, this one's great for you.
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Gothic romantasy? Check. Prophetic heroine? Check. Heretic knight with zero chill? Check. This one is slow burn, morally gray, and moody in the best way. For Bardugo and Armentrout fans craving that epic vibe.
Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday
A poet earl catfishes his crush. She shows up. Chaos ensues. This historical rom-com gives big mistaken identity energy with the heart of a bromantic buddy trip. Laughs, swoons, and a whole lot of charm.
The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs
Four wives. Terrible husbands. Seven-figure life insurance policies. This dark comedy thriller is fast, fun, and twisty with a side of suburban revenge. Good Girls meets Desperate Housewives and you're rooting for the murderers.
All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens
Villain rebrand? Fake dating a PR queen? A little Lois Lane energy, but make it spicy and supernatural. This one kicks off a new series with humor, heart, and heat. Superhero romance but better.
Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli
They’re rivals at work… until a corporate retreat forces them into one bed (yes, honeymoon suite). Enemies to lovers, tropical heat, and a smoldering arc full of banter, tension, and unexpected softness.
Daughter of Tides by Kit Rocha
Fantasy pirates, seductive politics, and an immortal love god trying to play matchmaker while slowly dying? Yes, please. Steamy romantasy with a court of ice and an ocean of feelings. Peak water fantasy vibes.
Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan
Pop star + broody ex-con bodyguard + solar flare apocalypse = everything. It’s second chance romance meets survival story, with the vibes of the song If the World Was Ending. Tender, emotional, and perfectly bittersweet.
📌 PS: You can also find my Taurus Season Reading Reset for seasonal rituals, decor tips, and grounded tropes that match the vibe. And don’t miss the Taurus Reading Guide podcast episode if you want even more Taurus book recs.
💬 What’s your most anticipated May release? Hit reply and tell me what’s topping your list!
Don’t forget to join us for Book Club!
→ Keep Reading for the ultimate Taurus energy breakdown and romance book picks for every zodiac sign.