Month: May 2026

And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison | Book Review

Posted May 28, 2026 by Jana in Adult Fiction, Book Review / 3 Comments

And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison | Book ReviewAnd Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison
Series: Heartstrings #2
Also in this series: First-Time Caller
Published by Berkley on February 24, 2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Pages: 464
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher (Netgalley)
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Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.

Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster. While Jackson thrives on routine and organization from the comfort of his radio booth, Delilah loves the spontaneity and adventure out in the field. When they’re partnered against their will to cover a historic snowstorm, they find themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.

Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal: If he can help her ace this assignment, she’ll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With unexplored chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.

But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains stay in the mountains?

I have been so excited to read And Now, Back to You! B.K. Borison is one of my favorite authors and I have loved everything she’s ever written. I really enjoyed First-Time Caller, but I loved this second installment in the Heartstrings series even more! There’s just something about a B.K. Borison book. They are always cozy, romantic, and oh so sweet.

If you know me at all, you know I love weather. I am a huge, huge weather fangirl. I love all kinds of storms, and am positively energized when I hear a clap of thunder. If I hear a truck rumble down the street, my heart skips a beat until I realize it’s a truck. lol. I have so many weather apps on my phone, I love listening to storm sounds, and I follow the local meteorologist to make sure I’m aware of all things weather. So I had a feeling I was going to love a romance between rival meteorologists who are forced to team up to cover the snowstorm of the century. From a cozy, isolated lodge. While developing feelings for each other. I mean, come ON. And I loved it! I loved every minute I spent reading about Delilah and Jackson and I loved seeing Aiden and Lucie again, too.

Delilah is the happy, bubbly local TV weather girl who will dress up like a turtle to make her time on the air more fun for both herself and the viewers. Everyone knows and loves her. While she might seem sunshiney on the outside, she’s struggling. Her only family is her grandpa, who is slowly losing his memory to Dementia. He’s completely lucid and filled with joy, though, when Delilah is on the screen and he loves watching her daily weather report. Her boss, Keith, is one of the worst characters I’ve read about in contemporary fiction. He is a misogynistic, mean bully and he threatens her job on a daily basis. I wanted her to leave the station so badly, but also understood why she stayed: grandpa. So she shows up to work everyday with a bright smile on her face and tries so hard to make Keith happy, which is impossible. She’s such a kindhearted person who deserves the world. And Jackson? This surly, serious, standoffish, sweetie grumpy gills (Finding Nemo, anyone?) is capable of giving it to her. He’s also got a complicated family situation. He’s raising his twin teenage sisters Adeline and Penelope after winning custody from his horrendous mom, who still tries to control and manipulate all three of them as she flits in and out of their lives. Jackson is the quintessential cinnamon roll. He’s hard on the outside, but warm and gooey on the inside. His relationship with his little sisters is so sweet, I could cry. And he becomes so adorably vulnerable with Delilah, confiding in her about all his insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. She’s accepting of everything about him, and opens up about her secrets as well. They’re both carrying such heavy burdens and yet they still have room in their hearts for more love. It’s honestly inspiring. They fill each other up and help each other through difficult things throughout the book. They’re each other’s shoulder to cry on, champion, coach, therapist, rock, and they stand up for each other because that’s easier than standing up for themselves. These two have my heart. And their love story is just as beautiful and sweet as their friendship. As the snow falls and the world becomes quiet, their hushed whispers of wholesome wishes drive home a very important message: it’s ok to not be ok, and there are people out there who won’t hurt you. You just have to look for them.

All in all, And Now, Back to You is wonderful. It’s got rivals to friends to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed, found family, and grumpy sunshine! A trope lover’s dream! It’s got a cozy lodge, nighttime sledding, kissing as a form of therapy, so many weather puns, bickering over radar reports, flirty banter on the air, so much love of all different kinds, and villains getting what they deserve. I highly recommend it, and if you can read it under a blanket during a blizzard I highly encourage you to do so! I can’t wait for the next book!


Top Ten Favorite Books by My Top Ten Favorite Authors

Posted May 25, 2026 by Jana in Top Ten Tuesday / 21 Comments

Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic is: My Favorite Books by My Favorite Authors and was submitted by Cathy @ WhatCathyReadNext. Pick your ten favorite authors and your favorite book written by each one of them! Now, this is a true, true challenge because we all know how hard it is to make a book lover nail down their favorite anything. I really struggled choosing between some of the books by my favorite authors, but I did my best and am already head-tilting over a few of these but OH WEL. All I can say is do your best and cheat all you need to! Nobody would blame you. lol.

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare
In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler
My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin

Do we have any favorite authors in common? If so, did we pick the same book or do you love another one of theirs more?
Can you think of any other authors I might love based on my picks here?
Who is your all-time favorite author? (It’s hard, I know, so tell me all of your favorites if you want!)


Top Ten Favorite Secondary & Minor Characters

Posted May 18, 2026 by Jana in Top Ten Tuesday / 14 Comments

Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic is: Favorite Secondary/Minor Characters. I am a character-driven reader and tend to get attached to many characters, but I’ve tried super hard to narrow it down to these ten!

1. Rhiannon from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
She’s such a good friend to Violet!

2. Khamsin’s young male assistant from The Winter King by C.L. Wilson
I cannot for the life of me remember this kid’s name, but he was so cute and so brave.

3. Grandpa Paul from You, With a View by Jessica Joyce
I loved this grandpa so much and I’d love a book set back in time when he fell in love with Noelle’s grandma.

4. Naomi’s mother in law, Deborah Rose, from You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
This woman. I both hate and love her.

5. Easton’s twin sister from the Moose Springs, Alaska series by Sarah Morgenthaler

6. Lucien from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
I love Lucien! He’s got the best sense of humor, and he’s so loyal.

7. Nathan’s teammates from The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams

8. Sylvie’s best friend, Nari, from Christmas At Frozen Falls by Kiley Dunbar
She’s a travel blogger! I want to go on some adventures with her.

9. Birdie’s Aunt Mona from Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett
We would be best friends. She is mid-thirties, an artist, lives in an old theater that she has re-purposed as an art studio, and cosplays every day. She sews intricate costumes inspired by people in history and pop culture and has a huge collection of wigs, not to mention an entire rainbow of make-up to select from to complete her daily looks.

10. Gale Hawthorne from The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
I might be the only person who is on team Gale… I’m sorry, but I really do not like Peeta. At all.

Who are some of your favorite secondary and minor characters?


Ten More Books with Flowers on the Cover

Posted May 11, 2026 by Jana in Top Ten Tuesday / 19 Comments

Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic is May Flowers, which is a companion to last month’s April Showers topic! I did this same concept a couple years ago and even though I did books with flowers on the cover then, I wanted to do it again because I love flowers! So I’m challenging myself to not repeat any of the covers I used last time (check out my post here if you want to see how I did). My picks are pulled from my to-read list and the books I’ve read (noted by asterisks)!

Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows*
A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette
The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren
One & Only by Maurene Goo
Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
The Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau
Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider*
The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page
The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen

What’s your favorite flower? Mine is Chrysanthemums!
What topic did you settle on for the “May flowers” prompt this week?


Top Ten Authors I Miss

Posted May 4, 2026 by Jana in Top Ten Tuesday / 24 Comments

Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic is Authors You Wish Were Still Writing Today, and was submitted by Rebecca @ Top100Books. These could be authors who have passed away, are retired, or are taking a hiatus from writing. You could also spin this and share authors who have switched to a genre you’re not interested in. I’m kind of doing a little of everything today!

Lisa Kleypas
When I put this topic on the schedule, Lisa Kleypas was nowhere to be found. Now she’s back and she’s got a new book coming out this fall, Queen of Lombard Street, but it’s historical fiction. There’s a small romance, but it’s not like my beloved Ravenels, Wallflowers, or Hathaways series. And yes, I’ll absolutely be reading it! I love historical fiction, too. I’m so happy she’s back and doing better, but I do miss her historical romances!

Tessa Dare
I’ve been pining away for her next release, The Bride Bet, for years now. I know she has had some personal struggles and I don’t fault her for taking a step back. But if she’s seeing this, I hope she knows I miss her!

Sarah Morgenthaler
I’m wishing for the fourth Moose Springs, Alaska book that was teased years ago and also for the continuation of her Heart of the Wilderness series! I haven’t heard any news about books from her since her last release in 2024.

Tracey Garvis Graves
She’s still around doing events, but news of upcoming books hasn’t dropped in the last couple years. I hope she’s still writing!

Courtney Cole
No news books in almost 3 years, and I haven’t seen much of her online either.

Andy Weir
I know Project Hail Mary is in theaters and I’m so happy about that, but he hasn’t released a book since PHM released in 2021!

C.L. Wilson
I’ve been excited about the release of the third book in the Weathermages of Mystral series since 2017! I wonder if it’s still going to happen someday.

Julia Quinn
I understand she’s busy consulting on the Netflix series and now she’s running a fancy publishing service that’s producing pretty editions of other peoples’ historical romances, but I’d love another book (or series) from her!

Mary Higgins Clark
Her mysteries are like home for me, and I’m still so sad she’s gone.

Julie Garwood
I’m sad she’s gone, too. I really enjoyed her historical romances.

Which authors do you miss?