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| Better Than People by Roan ParrishThe situation: Sweet-natured graphic designer Simon Burke, who prefers animals to people, volunteers to assist grouchy illustrator Jack Matheson with pet care after an accident leaves Jack with a broken leg.
The complications: Simon's severe anxiety and Jack's reluctance to trust anyone following a crushing betrayal by his former best friend and creative collaborator.
Why you might like it: This character-driven romance emphasizes both its leads' individual emotional growth and their sweet yet steamy relationship; a well-drawn supporting cast cheers them on. |
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| A Rogue of One's Own by Evie DunmoreWhat it's about: To promote the cause of women's suffrage, Lady Lucie Tedbury acquires a partial ownership stake in a publishing house only to discover that her new business partner is none other than her childhood nemesis, Lord Tristan Ballentine.
Want a taste? "No, she was a political activist approaching the age of 30. She was not just left on the shelf, she was the shelf."
Series alert: A Rogue of One's Own is the 2nd book in the League of Extraordinary Women series, after Bringing Down the Duke. |
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| The Wrong Mr. Darcy by Evelyn Lozada with Holly LorinczWhat it's about: Sparks fly when aspiring sportswriter Hara Isari meets brash basketball player Derek Darcy, who initially clash yet can't resist each other.
Why you might like it: Loosely inspired by Pride and Prejudice, this steamy sports romance by the author of The Perfect Date is packed with dramatic plot twists.
You might also like: Alexa Martin's Playbook novels or Regina Hart's Brooklyn Monarchs series. |
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| You Lucky Dog by Julia LondonWhat happens: Due to a mix-up on the part of Brant the dog-walker, spunky publicist Carly Kennedy and shy neuroscience professor Tobias Maxwell "Max" Sheffington now have each other's basset hounds.
And then: Pups Baxter and Hazel fall in love, paving the way for Carly and Max's own unlikely romance.
Read it for: likable leads, a witty opposites-attract romance, and a zany supporting cast. |
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Focus on: Paranormal Romance
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High Voltage
by Karen Marie Moning
What has gone before: Dani O’Malley was nine years old when the delusional, sadistic Rowena transformed her into a ruthless killer. By day she ensures the safety of those she rescues, by night she hunts evil, determined to give to those she cares for the peace she has never known.
What’s happening now: Dani’s past comes back to haunt her with a vengeance, demanding an unspeakable price for the power she needs to save the human race. And no one save her this time.
Series Alert: Check out book #1 in this series - Darkfever
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| The Lady in the Coppergate Tower: A Steampunk Rapunzel by Nancy Campbell AllenWhat it's about: When Hazel Hughes' mysterious uncle reveals the existence of a twin sister she's never met, her employer, surgeon Samuel MacInnes, accompanies her to Romania on a dangerous rescue mission.
Why you might like it: This "clever riff" (Publishers Weekly) on a classic fairy tale boasts a chaste romance and a vividly rendered Victorian setting that blends Gothic atmosphere and Steampunk trappings.
For fans of: Bec McMaster's London Steampunk novels, Gail Carriger's Custard Protocol books, or Colleen Gleason's Stoker and Holmes series. |
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| Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene FrostWhat happens: Veritas, a vampire Law Guardian, forges an temporary alliance with Ian, a roguish vampire master, in order to defeat their common enemy, the time-freezing, soul-stealing demon Dagon.
Read it for: "wild, magically enhanced sex and bloody, bone-pulverizing battles" (Booklist).
Spinoff alert: Set in the world of the Night Huntress series, this 1st book in the Night Rebel pairs fan-favorite Ian and former supporting character Veritas, whose relationship continues to evolve in Wicked Bite. |
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