The protagonists of Renee Carlino's contemporary romance book "Before We Were Strangers" are Matt and Grace, two college friends. They reconnect after an accidental encounter on a New York City tube platform, and they reminisce about their former union. The beautiful and heartbreaking story examines themes of love, loss, and second chances.

The fascinating book "Black Ties and White Lies" by Kat Singleton explores the complex web of lies and secrecy inside a powerful family. The plot follows the lives of the mysterious Blackwell family as they traverse a world full of scandal, betrayal, and covert objectives against the backdrop of grandeur and power. The characters are forced to confront their pasts and the results of their actions as layers of falsehoods come to light. Singleton tells a compelling story that delves into the seedy side of high society while expertly balancing tension and drama.