Romance
May 2026

Recent Releases
The Paris Match
by Kate Clayborn

In Paris for her ex-sister-in-law's wedding, physician Layla Bailey finds herself reluctantly paired with best man Griffin when the latter accuses her of giving the bride cold feet. While working together to make sure the wedding goes off without a hitch, Layla wonders if she's finally ready to move on from her divorce -- and if Griffin is the one to help her do it. Try this next: Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen; The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa.
Queen of the Night Sky
by Amalie Howard

Starkeeper Surya Saab finds herself torn between Roshan Acharia, who's vying for the throne of Oryndhr, and the Night King Darrius of Everlea, who once appeared to her in a dream, in this fast-paced and evocative conclusion to the Starkeeper duology. For fans of: Jen L. Grey's Fated to Darkness novels; Hannah Whitten's Nightshade Crown novels.
Love Song
by Elle Kennedy

After her boyfriend cheats on her, college student Blake Logan decides to spend her summer at the Lake Tahoe home her family co-owns, but she doesn't count on Wyatt Garrett, her teenage crush, staying there too. The pair agree to a no-strings-attached fling, but find it difficult to keep things casual. This steamy 1st in a spin-off series stars the children of the characters introduced in Elle Kennedy's Off Campus novels. For fans of: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune.
The Fortune Flip
by Lauren Kung Jessen

Seeking reassurance from a fortune teller, unlucky data analyst Hazel Yen has a run-in (literally) with Logan Wells, a perpetually lucky carpenter with whom she shares a kiss -- and a winning lottery ticket. When they cash in their winnings, their fortunes flip. As they work together to change Logan's bad luck, they find themselves learning more about themselves -- and each other. For fans of: One & Only by Maurene Goo.
The Bridge Back to You
by Riss M. Neilson

When Carmello Rodriguez inherits 75% of Celia's Place, his late mother's Filipino restaurant, he's surprised to discover that his ex-girlfriend, Olivia Jones, has inherited the other 25%. Both professional chefs, Carmello and Olivia find themselves reconnecting while co-running Celia's Place -- but will they be able to mend their past hurts? "Perfect for readers seeking emotional depth with culinary heart," raves Library Journal. Try this next: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan.
Darling Daffodils Farm
by Brittanée Nicole

After her father's death, Tally Darling returns to her small New England hometown to help out with her family's flagging daffodil farm, where she butts heads with farmhand Jesse Walker, who has his own ideas about how to save the business. Fans of steamy grumpy/sunshine romances like Isabelle Popp's Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About will want to check out this banter-filled 1st in the Hope Harbor series.
A Widow's Charm
by Caitlyn Paxson

When widow Lady Hildegarde "Hilde" Croft's brother-in-law takes over the Croftholde lands, she enlists the help of necromancer Lord Erol Elmwood to resurrect her husband and restore peace to the kingdom of Eldmere. Debut author Caitlyn Paxson's Regency-inspired romantasy is "full of witty banter, misunderstandings, and peculiar situations" (Library Journal). For fans of: Heather Fawcett, Alexandra Rowland, and the Mortal Follies series by Alexis J. Hall.
Enemies to Lovers
by Alisha Rai

When his FBI agent brother Avi goes missing, librarian Krish Anand poses as Avi and enlists the help of con woman Sejal Chaudhary to track down members of Cobra, the Indian crime syndicate that he believes is responsible (and is run by Sejal's family). But Sejal has secrets of her own -- including an ex-boyfriend hot on her trail -- and the pair's road trip becomes increasingly dangerous. Fans of Charish Reid's Fool Me Twice will enjoy Alisha Rai's 2nd action-packed Partners in Crime novel.
Thirty Love by Tom Vellner
Thirty Love
by Tom Vellner

American tennis star Leo Chambers is determined to win the US Open by thirty. He's a year away from that dreaded birthday, but he can't find his focus--considering he hasn't told anyone he's gay, he's clashing with his strict coach (also his dad), and he still can't figure out how to beat his longtime nemesis, Gabe Montoya. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can't seem to escape him. When Gabe makes a shocking announcement, Leo is thrown off his game. Thirty Love is a must-read for fans of queer sports romances like Heated Rivalry.
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