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| Playing for Keeps by Alexandria BellefleurPoppy Peterson, publicist for NFL quarterback Cash Curran, and Rosaline Sinclair, publicist for pop star Lyric Adair, navigate their clients' whirlwind romance and their own blossoming feelings for each other in this steamy and banter-filled contemporary. For fans of: Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner. |
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| Drive Me Crazy by Lizzy DentIn the throes of navigating workplace sexism, Formula 1 team principal Chloe Coleman reunites with her childhood crush, driver Matt Warner, when he's hired to join her team. Still recovering from a crash that injured his best friend, Matt's reluctant to get back behind the wheel. Can they navigate their personal and professional woes and get back on track? For fans of: Cross the Line by Simone Soltani. |
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Most Eligible
by Isabelle Engel
Georgia Rose is not going on a reality dating show to find love. She's there to write a exposé on the producers, and win the journalism job of her dreams. When Georgia's unforgettable one-night stand from last year, country singer Rhett Auburn, steps into the Malibu mansion as the season's new host, all of her carefully crafted plans unravel. Caught up in the drama of backstabbing contestants, producer blackmail, and death-defying dates, Georgia must keep her identity--and history with Rhett--a secret. With her assignment unfinished and the executive producer on her tail, a second chance with Rhett could be her riskiest move of all.
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The Lust Crusade
by Jo Segura
Librarian Daniela Guiterrez has been in love with her brother's best friend for ages--until he went missing a year ago during an archaeological expedition. On a solo trip to Greece, Daniela discovers that Theo is very much alive, although judging by the criminals holding him hostage, he's not doing well. Dr. Theo Galanis has been abducted by artifact smugglers in search of a priceless gemstone. But when a white lie spirals into his captors believing Theo and Dani are engaged, they must utilize her research skills and his expertise to solve the centuries' old mystery, all while feigning a romance to keep each other alive.
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| Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa BroadbentIn this compelling standalone set within the world of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, seer-assassin Sylina is tasked with infiltrating the army of the villainous vampire Atrius and killing him, but a vision makes her reconsider everything. For another enemies-to-lovers romantasy set in a vampiric realm, try We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark. |
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Our Vicious Oaths
by N. E. Davenport
Princess Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her. Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom in the arms of a dangerous stranger. On Kadeesha's wedding day, the dangerous stranger, Malachi, and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, Malachi wounds the High King, and takes Kadeesha as hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him and he will not harm Kadeesha or her people. As they publicly display their connection to provoke the High King's jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them.
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| The God and the Gumiho by Sophie KimIn New Sinsi, Korea, Kim Hani, a nine-tailed fox, and Seokga, a fallen trickster god turned detective, form a reluctant alliance to hunt a demon intent on destroying the world. For fans of: banter-filled enemies-to-lovers romances; KPop Demon Hunters. |
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| Swordcrossed by Freya MarskeWith his family's wool business flagging, Mattinesh "Matti" Jay agrees to an arranged marriage to the daughter of a prominent family, though he'll need to hire a duelist in case he's challenged for her hand. Enter charismatic con artist Luca Piere, who teaches Matti to sword fight -- and perhaps follow his true desires. This steamy romantasy from the author of the Last Binding series "sizzles with the heat between Matti and Luca" (Booklist). Try this next: One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny. |
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| The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. PearsonBristol Keats struggles to keep herself and her sisters alive after the tragic disappearance of their parents. When she receives a letter from a mysterious aunt she didn't know existed, everything she thought she knew about her family crumbles and she must carefully navigate a world of monstrous intrigue to rescue her father. For fans of: slow-burn faerie-centric fantasy with well-developed characters and steamy romance, such as Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series or Lyra Selene's A Feather So Black. |
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| Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh SbranaIn exchange for aid and supplies for her earthquake-ravaged village, human Lore Alemeyu of Duskmere agrees to work for the Fae, cataloging the contents of an enchanted library. This "spellbinding romantic fantasy debut" (Publishers Weekly), the 1st in a duology, boasts a courageous heroine, a love triangle, and an atmospheric setting. Try this next: Lexi Ryan's These Hollow Vows series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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