Romance
March 2026

Recent Releases
One & Only
by Maurene Goo

Forty-year-old matchmaker Cassia Park must learn to follow her heart when she's forced to choose between 28-year-old Ellis Yang-Cohen, with whom she recently had a fling, and Daniel Nam, Ellis' boss and the person she's fated to marry.

Goo's moving and magical realism-tinged adult debut will appeal to fans of In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. " A perfect blend of steamy angst and family drama makes for a love triangle that's impossible to put down." (Kirkus Reviews)
Sunk in Love by Heather McBreen
Sunk in Love
by Heather McBreen

A second chance at love sets sail when a couple on the verge of divorce pretends they're still together for one last family trip. Roslyn and Liam met nine years ago and have been the perfect couple ever since. Through every up and down, every milestone, they've been each other's rock. Until now.

A week trapped at sea with her ex isn't ideal, but neither Roslyn nor Liam want to rock the boat, so they concoct a plan--they'll fake it. After five years of marriage, they can figure out how to pretend for jungle hikes and mai tais, right? But when reality and make believe starts to blur, and old feelings begin to resurface, Roslyn and Liam have to decide whether it's sink or swim for their marriage.
Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl
by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

Looking for a fresh start after her politician boyfriend dumps her, Madelyn "Maddie" Kowalczk moves to small-town Mount Astra, Kansas, where she picks up nannying as a side hustle. The only problem? Maddie's first client is single dad Bram Loe, with whom she had a steamy one-night stand on her first night in town.

Featuring explicit and mildly kinky sex scenes, this latest collab between the bestselling authors of A Merry Little Meet Cute will appeal to readers who like their romance on the spicier side.
Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm
Love and Other Brain Experiments
by Hannah Brohm

Neuroscientist Dr. Frances Silberstein has success on the brain. As a grad student, she was offered a job by her brilliant boyfriend, but determined to make it on her own, she turned it--and him--down. Now, stuck in postdoc purgatory with no job security and no personal life to speak of, Frances is desperate to make a breakthrough.

Her best shot is a summer conference packed with her field's leading scientists. The only problem? It's organized by her ex, who has found the success that's eluded her. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Christina Lauren.
The Odds of You by Kate Dramis
The Odds of You
by Kate Dramis

A year ago, Sage Collins was a data analyst until she burned it all down to become an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn't sure she'll ever write a novel again. But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position.

That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend. But his fans are too involved in the drama, the pressure to deliver the next bestseller is on, and Sage and Theo both must agree there's nothing between them. 
And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

After a mortifying--and very public--humiliation, Dancy Flynn is desperate to find sanctuary far from the crowd. But where can a washed-up sex symbol hide? How about making an unannounced appearance at the secluded lake house of the sweet, sensitive high school boyfriend she hasn't seen in almost twenty years?

But Chicago Stars quarterback Clint Garrett is no longer the kid Dancy remembers. Now he's a gridiron superhero, still holding a massive grudge against her for breaking his teenage heart. As Dancy attempts to get her life on track and Clint tries to get his groove back, can these two one-time lovers navigate their rocky pasts and complicated present to find themselves...and each other?
Heated Rivalry: Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid
Heated Rivalry
by Rachel Reid

Read the book that inspired this winter's megahit TV series! Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that--definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him--except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away. But that's the one thing they can't bring themself to do. 
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