Blog Tour: The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

 

I adored Kate Clayborn’s Georgie, All Along, so I’m especially excited to get my hands on her latest novel, The Paris Match, which just came out this week. And honestly, doesn’t the cover just scream springtime?

Today I’m thrilled to be part of Berkley’s blog tour for The Paris Match, which seems like the perfect romance to kick off the spring season. The story follows a woman who flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to find herself butting heads with the deliciously gruff best man. I absolutely love the sound of it!

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

Pub. Date: April 7, 2026

 

  

Goodreads says, "Physician Layla Bailey has spent over a year telling herself she's moved on from a painful but amicable divorce from her college sweetheart. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do, but when Layla is invited to her former sister-in-law’s destination wedding in Paris—where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon—she knows her commitment to maturity might be her worst enemy…especially since her ex isn’t attending alone.

The only thing that could make the week more difficult is getting through it without the distraction of the wedding.... But when what Layla thought was a harmless conversation about the choices of her younger self leads to the bride getting cold feet, Layla finds herself facing down the groom’s mysterious, taciturn best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens.

Since she broke it, Griff demands she help him fix it. Going along with his plan to alleviate the engaged couple's doubts seems like Layla’s best chance at maintaining a good relationship with a family she once called her own. But as she learns more about the past heartbreak that’s driving Griff to help his friend, she gets closer and closer to confronting the true depth of her own pain…while finding herself more and more willing to risk it all again for Griff."

 

You can purchase your own copy of The Paris Match at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Bookshop, and Books A Million. To learn more about Kate Clayborn, visit her website or connect with her on Instagram.  

Let me know in the comments if The Paris Match is on your spring TBR list and if you are a fan of Kate Clayborn.  

   

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Danny Can Read

 

I love discovering picture books that are perfect for early elementary classrooms, and Danny Can Read by Diana Paola Navarro Gomez is one of them. This charming title works beautifully as a read-aloud and is also bilingual, making it an excellent resource for English language learners and students curious about Spanish. Best of all, Danny Can Read celebrates the joy of reading, which is a message that will resonate with every reader.

 

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

Danny sabe leer / Danny can read

Written by Diana Paola Navarro Gómez

Illustrated by Carmen Blanco

Ages: 4–8 | 38 Pages

Publisher: Mr Momo (2025) | ISBN: 979-138-752-3121

 

Publisher's Book Summary: "Danny Can Read is a bilingual (English–Spanish) picture book that celebrates the magic of reading and the power of learning at your own pace. Dinosaur siblings Danny and Lily discover that their talents shine in different ways — and that they shine the most when they work together. Through a warm, engaging story designed for read-alouds, children explore big feelings like frustration and comparison, practice empathy, and build confidence as they see that differences aren't obstacles — they're strengths. Perfect for ages 4–8, ideal for bilingual families and for readers learning English or Spanish."

 

Readers can purchase their own copy of Danny Can Read at Amazon and learn more about Diana Paola Navarro Gomez by visiting her website and connecting with her on Instagram and as well as here. 

 

 

The Giveaway:

 

 

I've partnered with Diana Paola Navarro Gomez by hosting a giveaway to celebrate the publication of Danny Can Read. Enter for a chance to win one of three signed paperback copies of Danny Can Read. One grand prize winner will also receive a 36-piece puzzle inspired by the book along with their signed copy. The giveaway ends April 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM Mountain Time. Enter the giveaway here or by clicking the graphic above. Good luck!  

 

Blog Tour: The Name Game by Beth O'Leary

 

Readers can always count on Beth O’Leary’s books to bring a smile to their faces. Today, she has a new one out: The Name Game. I’m thrilled to be part of the Berkley blog tour for this new rom-com about a man and a woman who share the same name. Billed as The Hating Game meets You’ve Got Mail, it promises a delightfully fun combo. Both characters are hoping for a fresh start—only to realize they’ve landed the same job. Set on the remote island of Ormer, the story features a setting that feels like a character in its own right and makes for a perfectly charming spring read.

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

The Name Game by Beth O'Leary

Pub. Date: April 7, 2026 

 

 

 

The Story: Charlie couldn’t be happier to take the job of farm-shop manager on the remote, wild Isle of Ormer. She’s grieving, a little lost, and in desperate need of a fresh start.

 

Jones has come out of a difficult breakup and is looking forward to some peace away from the noise of his city life. Moving to Ormer couldn’t have come at a better time.

 

But when Charlie Jones and, ahem, Charlie Jones both turn up at Ormer’s one and only farm shop, claiming to have been offered the role of manager, everyone is baffled. How could this have happened? And just who is the real Charlie Jones?

 

You can purchase your own copy of The Name Game at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Bookshop, and Books A Million. Readers can learn more about Beth O'Leary by visiting her website and connecting with her on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

Let me know inf the comments if The Name Game is on your spring TBR list and if you are a fan of Beth O'Leary.  

 

10 Books to Read in April

 

 

April is here! Flowers are blooming, the sun is (hopefully!) shining a little more, and warm days are ahead. And what better way to welcome the spring season than with a good book? Here are the titles I’m excited to dive into this month.

 

1. Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth (4/21)

"A twisty tale of justice, redemption, and one irrepressible woman who’s not done breaking the rules just yet."

 

 

2. Happy Ending by Chloe Liese (4/14)

"A clever and heartwarming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Annabel Monaghan about two best friends who must fake a relationship for their exes."

 

 

3. The Last Kiss of Summer by Jessica M. Felleman (4/28)

"A beautiful, heartbreaking love story about two teens who find their way back to each other through a second chance romance."

 

 

4. The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn (4/7)

"A woman tests the limits of her so-called amicable divorce when she flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to butt heads with the deliciously gruff best man."

 

 

5. The Name Game by Beth O'Leary (4/7)

"A man and a woman with the same name are looking for a fresh start only to discover they have landed the same job in this charming new romance."

 

 

6. American Fantasy by Emma Straub (4/7)

"Set sail on a parasocial voyage of friendship, nostalgia and resurfaced teen angst. Emma Straub’s latest story follows Annie, who boards a ‘90s-themed cruise ship and unexpectedly bonds with her favorite boy band while rediscovering the joys — and frustrations — of her youth."

 

 

7. Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. Sutanto (4/28)

"A nearly divorced trophy wife enrolls in culinary school to win back her husband, only to find a fresh start in the unlikeliest of places." 

 

 

8. Mrs. Benedict Arnold by Emma Parry (4/28)

"A riveting reimagining of the young woman who almost ended the American Revolution."

  

 

9. The Island Club by Nicola Harrison (4/28)

"An unputdownable novel of loves lost and found, shocking secrets—and the power of female friendship."

  

 

10. The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer (4/7) 

"Come along with the Book Witch in this magical and inspiring love letter to reading." 

 

What books have caught your eye this month? Let me know in the comments below. 

Blog Break

 

With Easter and spring break on the way, I’m stepping back from the blog for a bit to enjoy some family time and much-needed down time. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday (if you celebrate) and finds a moment to relax with a good book. Before we know it, all those beach reads will be out—I can’t wait to share this summer’s best reads with you.

See you soon,
Christina