Fiona and Jane

Told across two decades, Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho chronicles the friendship of two Taiwanese-American women who have been inseparable since second grade. Told through the lens of both women's perspectives, the story follows Fiona as she ultimately leaves behind Los Angeles to chase her dreams in New York, while Jane stays behind to deal with the sudden death of her estranged father. As the distance strains their friendship, they begin to drift in and out of each other's lives in this astounding novel about adult friendships.

Love at First Spite

Dani Porter is only looking for sweet revenge when she buys the vacant lot next to her ex's new house in Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins. The interior decorator plans to build a vacation rental right next to her ex-fiancé's house to ensure he doesn't get a moment's peace in the home they were going to share before he cheated on her. Unfortunately, the only way to make it happen is with the help of the incredibly uptight architect Wyatt Montego. However, it doesn't take long for Dani to realise Wyatt is way more than just a professional connection.

The Maid

Nita Prose's entrancing debut novel, The Maid, is being hailed as something of a modern-day clue. The locked-room mystery follows 25-year-old Molly, who is still learning how to navigate the world without the help of her grandmother. For Molly, the world can be a strange and chaotic place, but she thrives on restoring order, which makes her the perfect maid for the Regency Grand Hotel. However, when the young maid discovers a dead body in one of the rooms, she's the first person accused of the murder. Luckily, Molly and her friends are determined to crack the case before she goes down for a crime she didn't commit.