Dirty Laundry

by April Seymour

Delia, a bored-with-life, 29-year-old Manhattanite with a penchant for designer shoes and delicious coffee is traveling upstate for business when her car breaks down and her cell phone gets wet. After a three-mile trek in the rain with a broken high heel, she meets Clayton, a sexy, small-town mechanic who literally gives her the shirt off his back. It looks like her luck might be changing, and he could be the excitement she craves.

When Clayton sees Delia—a mess in distress—at his local laundromat, he wants to come to her rescue. Despite her disheveled appearance, he notices she's pretty and sweet, and his attraction to her bubbles up within minutes. But, when unexpected complications muddy the water, they have to decide if the dirty laundry is worth spinning out for.

Contains strong language and descriptive spice.

Genres: Romance

260 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2025

About the author

April Seymour is a North American poet and multi-genre novelist native to upstate New York. She writes a broad range of stories with psychological underpinnings—whether dark, speculative, humorous, or romantic—and diverse characters in morally subjective situations. When she is not writing she can be found reading and supporting other authors, watching The Walking Dead, and hanging out with the coolest people on Earth. She is grateful for her readers and enjoys connecting with other book lovers and making new book friends. You can follow her on TikTok: @april.seymour and Instagram: aprilseymour_ and sign up for her email list on her website.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute and fun romance! I loved that the setting is in upstate New York. It made me feel connected to the people and places in this book! I also loved Delia and Clayton I thought that their dynamic was so fun. I also like how their arguments felt realistic and I can see where both of them are coming from. Delia’s mom was also such a good addition to this book. She was crazy but in a good way lol. Loved it!!

[Christina M · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not finish- this reminded of something I wrote on wattpad in the sixth grade it was actually unbelievable. Simply not for me but if you like it , then I love that for you.

[Angela Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has me wanting to do laundry! Such a good read with a healthy dose of spice along with real life struggles. I fell in love with the main characters and the supporting characters immediately. What is more dirty than ex’s, irritating family and the town villain. Chef’s Kiss

[peyton :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

(ARC)

I loved this book! I don’t normally read romance, but I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I think it would appeal to the masses. The main and supporting characters are interesting and well developed. I really liked that this book had a faster pace, which kept me motivated as a reader and interested in the plot. Super cute with spice woven in perfectly. My favorite thing about this book is how real the relationships feel, perfectly complicated and layered which really matter to me as a reader! LOVED it. Cant recommend enough!

[Amanda Sweet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read an ARC of this. This book was great. I liked the characters and the author’s storytelling. Just the right amount of drama and spice.

[Michelle De Villiers]

Just an amazing read, Hooked me from the beginning and kept me page turning!! So very good! ♥️

[Dom Misuraca · Rating 5 out of 5]

(ARC)

A great read! I was fortunate enough to read Dirty Laundry” ahead of its release, and was entertained thoroughly. Loaded with interesting characters, it was easy to become invested with their struggles and dilemmas, as Aprils descriptive writing pulls you in and makes this book hard to put down until it’s finale.
An interesting story intertwined with romance and just the right amount of spice make this novel a recommended addition to anyone’s must read list.

[Wendell Vanepps · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Dirty Laundry! I related to the story straight from the opening sentences. It was told in a believable way with scenes described and framed in a very clear picture. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, start to finish and extremely pleased with the how April ended it. 5 stars easy.

[Andrea Mass · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't really like this. My two main issues were: very stilted dialogue & everything that could go wrong for this couple, did.