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| Hardly a Gentleman by Eloisa JamesIn the 2nd witty Accidental Brides Regency romance, Clara Vetry, recently disgraced by the ton, disguises herself as a housekeeper and accepts a position at Castle CaerLaven in the Scottish Highlands, where she develops an instant attraction to the widowed Laird Caelan MacCrae. "With a fast-paced plot, dynamic leads, and plenty of heat, this proves unputdownable." (Publishers Weekly) |
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| What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn SolomonWhen single and unemployed Angeleno Dani Dorfman moves to Amsterdam to work for a fledgling startup which soon folds, she scrambles to find a new job before her visa runs out. Enter her high school ex, Wouter van Leewuen, who offers to marry her for their mutual benefit -- Wouter can inherit his family estate while Dani can stay in the Netherlands. |
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| My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Meryl WilsnerWhen Elsie's fiancé Derrick surprises her with a nonrefundable tropical wedding and honeymoon, she realizes she can't marry him. After Derrick insists she goes on the trip anyway, Elsie invites her lifelong best friend Ginny to accompany her, forcing them both to confront the truth that all they've ever really wanted is each other. For fans of: The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. |
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Hazardous to a duke's health
by Sabrina Jeffries
Napoleon's war has ended. Returning to a London he no longer recognizes, and facing astonishing changes in his own family, Lord Jonathan Leighton learns he has inherited a dukedom. But the new nobleman carries the guilt of having wronged his late mentor. Now, he vows to fulfill his promise to find a suitable match for the man's daughter, Victoria.
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One golden summer
by Carley Fortune
Charlie was 19 when Alice took his photo near her Nan's cottage in Barry's Bay, but now he's a grown-up flirt who makes Alice feel seventeen again—warm nights on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice's soul, but she begins to worry for her heart. "The sparks between Alice and Charlie fly off the page and endearing Nan adds heart. This is a treat." (Publishers Weekly)
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What if I never get over you
by Paige Toon
Six years after a brief but unforgettable romance in Lisbon, Ellie's peaceful life as a gardener in Wales is upended when Ash reappears, forcing her to confront their past, the truth about their missed reunion, and the fiery connection they still share. "This emotional romance from Toon is perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and will tug at the heartstrings of readers seeking a poignant love story." (Library Journal)
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Focus on: LGBTQIA+ Romances
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| All The Right Notes by Dominic LimFrustrated composer Quito Cruz recruits his one-time musical collaborator and ex-lover Emmett Aoki, now an actor, to perform at Quito's dad's retirement concert. Though it's been 20 years since they last spoke, the attraction between the two still smolders, but there's nothing simple for falling in love with a movie star...even when he's pitch-perfect. |
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Flirting Lessons
by Jasmine Guillory
Fresh off a break-up with her longtime boyfriend, timid Avery Jensen meets free-spirited commitment-phobe Taylor Cameron, who offers her weekly flirting lessons to help her get back in the dating pool. Little does Avery know that Taylor has just accepted a bet to not sleep with anyone for the summer...and she's finding it increasingly difficult to resist her new friend.
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A Lady for a Duke
by Alexis Hall
Missing in action after the Battle of Waterloo, soldier Viola Carroll leaves her former life (and title) behind to live openly as a woman. An unexpected reunion with Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood, places Viola in a precarious position: should she say nothing and allow her friend to keep blaming himself for her "death," or reveal the truth and sacrifice the life she's worked so hard to build?
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The Romantic Agenda
by Claire Kann
When her best friend (and secret crush) Malcolm announces that he's found love -- with someone other than her -- Joy decides it's time to finally confess her feelings. During a weekend getaway with Malcolm, his new girlfriend Summer, and Summer's ex-boyfriend, Fox, Joy agrees to Fox's plan to fake a relationship with him in order to make Malcolm jealous. What sets this romance apart? Black asexual main characters and a sensitive depiction of the ups and downs of their platonic relationship.
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Stars in Your Eyes
by Kacen Callender
To create positive buzz about their new romantic comedy, Hollywood bad boy Logan Gray, a talented but troubled actor who the public loves to hate, and Mattie Cole, an up-and-coming golden boy, are persuaded into a fake-dating scheme that soon becomes all too real, opening up old wounds and insecurities. "This gorgeously written, romantic story of growth and healing tackles deep subjects while still giving audiences the optimistic ending that the characters deserve." (Library Journal)
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