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| It's Me They Follow by Jeannine A. CookThe Shopkeeper, a touch-phobic 40-year-old woman who has never been kissed, decides to conquer her fears by opening a bookstore in Philadelphia, where she falls for a fellow touch-starved man, monk-in-training ME. This magical realism-tinged meta debut will appeal to fans of A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston. |
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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.
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The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn
by Valerie Bowman
Ellie Lawson's city life was treating her just fine until a sour turn of events knocks her out in one fell swoop. Dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her event planning job, she is left with no choice but to return to her parents' idyllic inn, nestled within a picturesque Honeycrisp orchard on Long Island. Anticipating a quiet hiatus in the attic apartment, she is instead met with Aiden, the stubborn, attractive son of the orchard owner who is currently occupying her planned refuge. Forced together by circumstance, they find themselves not only roommates but also coworkers, when they're put in charge by their parents of the orchard's vital Harvest Festival, a lifeline for both the struggling orchard and the inn. Amidst the enchanting disorder of small-town life, Ellie and Aiden grapple with their conflicting values, burgeoning feelings, and an electrifying tension. As Ellie discovers the unexpected charm of the life she left behind and Aiden learns there's much more to Ellie than he'd first assumed, one fact remains: the future of the orchard and the inn depends on their unlikely collaboration.
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| Overdue by Stephanie PerkinsTwenty-nine-year-old librarian Ingrid Dahl is ready to settle down with Corey, her boyfriend of 11 years, until he suggests they take a month off to date other people. When she tries to make a move on her secret crush, grumpy coworker Macon, he rejects her, but the pair's growing friendship has the potential to become something more when her arrangement with Corey gets extended. This slow-burn adult debut from YA author Stephanie Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss) will appeal to fans of Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates and the film How to Be Single. |
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| We Met Like This by Kasie WestHopeless romantic and dating app-averse literary agent Margot keeps getting matched with Oliver, who she swiped right on three years ago but hasn't seen again since their single bad date. Will these opposites find a second chance at love? This banter-filled adult debut from YA author Kasie West (Better Than Revenge) will appeal to fans of The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai. |
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Focus on: Holiday Romances
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| Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa StapleySet in 2000, when Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan overlapped, this feel-good novel co-written by Uzma Jalaluddin (Much Ado About Nada) and Marissa Stapley (The Lightning Bottles) stars snowbound strangers who take refuge in picturesque small-town Snow Falls, Ontario, where they find love, friendship, and plenty of holiday spirit. Try this next: The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman. |
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| You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy JanovskyAfter his wealthy parents cut him off, spoiled socialite Matthew Prince moves in with his grandparents in western Massachusetts, only to discover he'll be bunking with their boarder, sweet-natured college student Hector Martinez. Hallmark Christmas movies meet Schitt's Creek in this standalone holiday romantic comedy by the author of Never Been Kissed. |
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| A Christmas Duet by Debbie MacomberHigh school band teacher and aspiring songwriter Hailey Morgan escapes to a friend's cabin in Oregon for the holidays, both to avoid her ex-fiancé (who wants to get back together) and to make music. Enter Jethro "Jay" Cantor, a charming music producer who just might be able to help Hailey accomplish her dreams -- and mend her broken heart. Try this next: Christmas in Fortune's Cove by Victoria James. |
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| The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila RobertsIn this heartfelt contemporary romance inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, 50-year-old widow and gift shop owner Frankie Lane plans a Christmas event and plays matchmaker for everyone in her small town -- including hardware store owner Mitch, who clearly has a crush on her. Try these next: A Season for Love by Ally Sinclair; The Emma Project by Sonali Dev. |
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| The Wedding Witch by Erin SterlingIn this 3rd whimsical entry in the bestselling Graves Glen paranormal romance series, con artist Tamsyn Bligh's attempts to steal a magical brooch for warlock Bowen Penhallow send the pair back to 1957, where the Yuletide wedding celebrations of Bowen's grandparents are underway. For fans of: Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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