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| A Prince on Paper by Alyssa ColeWhat happens: Shy, sheltered Nya Jerami surprises everyone when she agrees to a fake engagement to globetrotting playboy prince Johan Maximillian von Braustein of Liechtienbourg.
Why you might like it: While the romance is steamy, this 3rd installment of the Reluctant Royals series devotes equal attention to the personal growth of its leads, who are cheered on by supportive friends.
Want a taste? "She'd been guilted and wheedled and talked down to until she was a nonplayer character in the role-playing game of her own life." |
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Every last breath
by Juno Rushdan
What it's about: When she encounters the man she thought was dead while trying to neutralize a lethal bioweapon, Maddox Kincaid is forced to work side-by-side with her former lover to stop a world class assassin with a secret big enough to destroy them both.
Is it for you? "The suspense is high-octane and the sexual chemistry explosive..." (BookPage)
Series alert: This is the first in the Final Hour romantic suspense series.
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The charmer in chaps : The Princes of Texas
by Julia London
What it'sa bout: Luca Prince earned his reputation as a womanizing hell-raiser, but he's changed and intends to prove it, especially to Ella Kendall, who has just inherited a rundown house in Cimarron County. Ella has learned the hard way to trust no one but herself - and Luca wants to be the one to change that.
Why you might like it: "Self-discovery and personal growth are at the core of this romantic heartstring-tugger, and the intense chemistry and emotional connection between the lovers make it a must-read." (Publishers Weekly)
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Anything but a duke
by Christy Carlyle
What it's about: Self-made man Aidan Iverson turns to Diana Ashby for help in securing a bride who will help him enter high society, in exchange for funding Diana's invention, but he finds her more tempting than any of the candidates she offers.
Series alert: This is the sequel to last year's A Duke Changes Everything.
Is it for you? "Fans of historical romance with strong, intelligent heroines will adore this novel, in which emotionally vulnerable, highly motivated characters complete the sensuous story." (Publishers Weekly)
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| Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali DevWhat it is: a gender-swapped adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by the author of A Bollywood Affair.
Starring: neurosurgeon Dr. Trisha Raje, the daughter of Indian immigrants descended from royalty, and working-class British chef D.J. Caine, whose beloved younger sister is Trisha's patient.
Reviewers say: It's "a delicious riff" on Jane Austen's beloved novel (Library Journal). |
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Deadly obsession
by April Hunt
What it's about: Zoey Wright is ready to take charge of her life and get out of her comfort zone, starting with a new job as a CSI agent, but when her childhood crush Knox Steele gets pulled onto her case, Zoey needs to put her feelings for him aside or more women will die at the hands of the serial killer preying on her hometown.
Series alert: This is the first in Hunt's new Steele brothers series.
Reviewers say: "Hunt’s romantic suspense is fun and sexy, and it...gives readers plenty of zippy action and sizzling chemistry..." (Publishers Weekly)
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| The Bride Test by Helen HoangIntroducing: Khai Diep, a Vietnamese American accountant on the autism spectrum; biracial Vietnamese maid Esme Tran, whom Khai's matchmaking mother has chosen as his bride.
It's complicated: Khai believes he's incapable of love, while Esme, who wants a better life for her young daughter (and to find her biological father), feels unworthy of Khai.
Cameos by: Stella and Michael, stars of author Helen Hoang's debut, The Kiss Quotient. |
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