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| A Duke Too Far by Jane AshfordIntroducing: Peter Rathbone, Duke of Compton, who's scrambling to keep his family's estate afloat while grieving his sister Delia's unexpected death; and Miss Ada Grandison, the family friend who delivers Delia's last letter, which contains information that could change both their lives.
Why you might like it: This 4th book in the Way to a Lord's Heart series boasts a slow-burning romance that unfolds during a treasure hunt.
For fans of: the blend of mystery and romance found in Manda Collins' Studies in Scandal novels, Theresa Romain's Royal Rewards quartet, or Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armory series. |
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| The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby JimenezWhat brings them together: Tucker the dog, who trades his negligent sitter for artist Sloan Monroe, who sends regular updates to Tucker's dad, musician Jason Larsen, while he's on tour in Australia -- updates that quickly turn into a long-distance flirtation.
What keeps them apart: Aside from 8,000 miles of ocean? Sloan is still mourning her fiancé, while Jason's career is finally taking off.
Spoiler alert: If you haven't yet read Abby Jimenez's debut, The Friend Zone, be aware that The Happy Ever After Playlist refers to several of that novel's major plot points. |
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Introducing: Lady Althea Wentworth who has retreated to the countryside to avoid brutal gossip and bullying of the London season and Nathaniel Rothmere, Duke of Rothhaven, who is hiding for reasons of his own. What happens: When Althea entreats Nathaniel to mentor her on her lacking social skills, attraction ignites. As their relationship deepens, so too does their connection, and they bond over their shared experiences with abusive fathers and resilient disabled siblings. What reviewers say: The author's "sensitive development of two characters living with disabilities in the unaccommodating Regency era is particularly notable. This sparkling romance does not disappoint." ~ Publisher's Weekly Series alert: This is the 4th book in the "Rogues to Riches" series, but can be read as a standalone.
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| The Trouble With Hating You by Sajni PatelWhat it's about: After shutting down her family's most recent matchmaking scheme, biochemical engineer Liya Thakkar is horrified to discover that she'll be working closely with lawyer Jay Shah, the man her parents tried to set her up with.
Why you might like it: Set in Houston, Texas, this debut enemies-to-lovers romance boasts a well-drawn Indian American supporting cast that includes Liya's supportive friends and Jay's extended family. |
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My Kind of Cowboy by R. C. RyanWhat it's about: Hired to work with rancher Brand Merrick, who is testing both her patience and professionalism, physical therapist Avery Grant finds herself running into his arms when a threat from her past arrives in Montana. New series: This is the first in the "Wranglers of Wyoming" new series by R.C. Ryan, the pseudonym of Ruth Ryan Landgon, who has contributed to numerous anthologies with Nora Roberts. What reviewers say: "Ryan’s gorgeous descriptions of ranch country and the Grand Tetons add escapist pleasure to this family-centric romance. Readers are sure to be swept away." ~ Publisher's Weekly
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| Girl Gone Viral by Alisha RaiWhat happens: When a brief encounter with a stranger goes viral (#CuteCafeGirl), model-turned-investor Katrina King fears losing her hard-won and much-cherished privacy.
To the rescue: Katrina's bodyguard, Jasvinder "Jas" Singh, decides that the best course of action is to hide at his family's peach farm. Will forced proximity cause their long-simmering mutual attraction to boil over?
Reviewers say: This 2nd Modern Love novel (after The Right Swipe) "tackles the grimy underbelly of social media with humor, satire, pathos, a great deal of family drama, and a positively sizzling romance" (NPR). |
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| The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride by Victoria AlexanderIntroducing: Delilah, Lady Hargate, an eminently respectable English widow who enjoys a discreet one-night stand with handsome American Samuel Russell during a trip to New York.
And then... Sam shows up at her sister's wedding (he's a friend of the groom) and Delilah is suddenly confronted with her best mistake.
Why you might like it: Likable leads, witty banter, and transatlantic hijinks enliven this 3rd steamy installment of the Millworth Manor series. |
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| Insert Groom Here by K.M. JacksonComing up: As Eva Ward, the lucky winner of The Morning Show's "dream wedding" contest, prepares to say "I do" on national television, her fiancé abruptly backs out, prompting an on-air meltdown that goes viral after Eva knees cameraman Aidan Walker in the crotch.
Stay tuned: Following the debacle, the network offers to build a reality show around Eva's quest to find a new groom (and perhaps repair her reputation). The catch? Aidan will be producing the show. |
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What it's about: When investment banker Sidney Sinclair's engagment ends in humiliation, she's done with commitment-phobic men. What happens: After her sister get's engaged, Sidney winds up thrown into close contact with the sexy best man, Vaughn Roberts, who is exactly the kind of playboy she wanted to avoid. Series alert: It Happened One Wedding is the 5th installment in the FBI/US Attorneys series. It can be read as a standalone, but characters from the previous books have cameo appearances.
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The Arrangement by Sylvia Day, Minerva Spencer, and Kristin VaydenWhat it is: a trio of steamy Regency-set novellas that explore a favorite historical romance trope: the marriage of convenience.
Contains: Sylvia Day's "Mischief and the Marquess," in which parental pressure prompts childhood friends to prove that they're totally wrong for each other; Minerva Spencer's "The Duke's Treasure," starring an heiress and the duke she has long loved from afar; and "The Inconvenient Countess," about an impoverished gentlewoman who reluctantly weds a titled rogue seeking a "respectable" wife. Also available as an eBook.
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