cover image How to Break My Heart

How to Break My Heart

Kat T. Masen. Atria, $19 trade paper (336p) ISBN 978-1-66820-195-4

Masen (the Dark Love series) launches her small-town Cinnamon Springs series with this addictive contemporary. When donut shop owner Eva Woods agrees to help plan her lifelong best friend Maddy’s rushed wedding in just one month, she’s not banking on having to work with Maddy’s billionaire brother Aston Beaumont, CEO of the Beaumont family business. Eight years prior, at Aston’s high school graduation party, Aston won and then broke Eva’s heart over the course of a single night. Working together is a challenge, especially as Aston initially seems aloof and unengaged. As the pair warm to each other, however, their attraction becomes undeniable and they enter into a steamy affair. Still, Eva worries both about how easily Aston could hurt her again and what Maddy’s reaction will be if she learns of their relationship. Meanwhile, wedding stress intensifies and Maddy’s father’s nefarious business dealings threaten the happiness of all parties. Scintillating sexual tension, soapy family drama, and a plethora of secrets keep the pages flying. Readers won’t want to put this one down. (Sept.)