Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon

When sixty-three-old Sylvia discovers her husband, Louis, has been unfaithful, it's the jump start she needs to realize that she no longer loves Louis and is unhappy with their life in Florida. Sylvia decides to move to New York City with her best friend, Evie, for a fresh start. Soon, Sylvia finds herself working as a wedding planner and subletting an apartment in the West Village. While organizing the wedding of Ashton and Dan, Sylvia begins to have feelings of Ashton's father, Frank. Should Sylvia act on her feelings or wait until after the wedding since a permanent position as a wedding planner depends on how well this wedding goes? Sylvia's Second Act is a light and fun look at a second chance at happiness.

The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski

In the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Esther has been making food with her fellow "funeral ladies" for seventy years. Recently, she has been the victim of an online scam and is in danger of losing her home if she doesn't come up with $30,000. Her granddaughter Iris, who also lives in Ellerie County, comes up with the idea of covering the debt by publishing a cookbook with all the recipes that Esther and her friends have made through the years. Iris is also the owner of a rental property in which Cooper Welsh and his family are staying. Cooper, his younger half-sister Cricket and celebrity chef dad Ivan, are in town for the funeral of his stepmother, Annabelle. Iris and Cooper are soon spending time together and falling in love. However, Cooper's ongoing trauma from being involved in the aftermath of a shooting threatens their relationship. In The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County, the reader sees the story through Esther, Iris, and Cooper's eyes as family bonds are tested and strengthened.

Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman

The employees of the big box store Town Square in Potterstown, New York are an interesting bunch. When the group of people who work in movement (unloading the trucks at 4am) discover that the top boss is leaving (meaning that means one of them might be promoted) they hatch a plan to pretend that their direct boss, Meredith, is wonderful, hoping that she'll be elevated to the top position, so none of them will have to work with her anymore. Several of them also dream of what a promotion would mean for themselves. In Help Wanted, Waldman creates a novel that explores the lives of contemporary working class Americans--struggling to pay bills, wanting health insurance, and trying to better their situations. It's a touching, heartfelt, and at times lighthearted portrait.

Trouble by Lex Croucher

When her dear sister Amy falls ill, Emily reluctantly decides to go in her place to be the new governess at Fairmont House so Amy does not lose the position. Where Amy is kind to everyone and loves children, Emily is ornery and dislikes kids. However, the residents of Fairmont House are a quirky crew, and soon Emily finds herself liking her co-workers and having feelings for Captain Edwards, the widowed head of the household and father to two teenagers--Aster and Grace. Trouble is a delightful historical romance with a contemporary bent and is perfect for readers who enjoyed The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.