Romance
September 2026
Recent Releases
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto
In Stormy Weather
by Chelsea Curto

Meteorologists and longtime rivals Quincy Monroe and Sebastian Dunn, who are competing for the same job at the National Weather Service, reluctantly team up to cover a record-breaking Florida hurricane season in this action-packed enemies-to-lovers romance. Try this next: Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances.
The Final Score by Lana Ferguson
The Final Score
by Lana Ferguson

In this steamy follow-up to The Game Changer, graduate student Abby Thompson reluctantly moves into the spare room of hockey player Jack Baker, her brother's teammate, when her apartment floods. Sparks fly, but Abby's family trauma and Jack's depression stir up fears that they won't be able to make it work. For another emotionally intense romance starring well-developed characters, check out Fast Lane by C.S. Quill. 
Book Club Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
Book Club Boyfriend
by Jenny Holiday

After author Jack Branksome rejects producer Blair Kellermoon's offer to make his debut novel part of her celebrity book club, Jack's apology leads to a texting friendship. When he confesses he has writer's block, Blair invites Jack to stay in her Los Angeles pool house, and the pair's close proximity has them wondering if they want more than friendship. For fans of: Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez.
Vera Stein Is Fine by Julie Murphy
Vera Stein Is Fine
by Julie Murphy

Looking for a fresh start after she learns that her "boss with benefits" plans to replace her, 40-year-old aspiring screenwriter Vera Stein moves into her grandmother's Palm Springs retirement community, where she runs into Elias Buckley, her ex who's now working as the community's doctor. Will they find a second chance at love? Try this next: See You at the Sunset by Susan Lee.
See You at the Sunset by Susan Lee
See You at the Sunset
by Susan Lee

Jia Chung is living the dream...until she gets fired from her job, yet again. With her mom breathing down her neck to move home, she needs an escape, fast. When Mimi, her beloved grandmother, invites her to spend the summer in Palm Springs, Jia jumps at the chance. Staying at Sunset Hills Senior Living Community is exactly where a free spirit like Jia can thrive--among people living their best, sun-soaked, fun-filled lives. So what if they're all octogenarians? Henry Shin lives by the rules. It's what overworked corporate lawyers do. They don't fly off to Palm Springs to help their grandfathers move into a new home. But Dennis is Henry's only family. How else can Henry make sure he's settled and safe? The boisterous Zumba classes, daily happy hours, and spicy book clubs were a surprise though. And at the center, leading the charge, is a bright, vivacious stunner named Jia Chung.
Let's Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard
Let's Kiss and Tell
by Joss Richard

A sex columnist and a news reporter realize a fake relationship can help them both professionally and personally--but they aren't prepared for the real feelings that start to develop beyond the headlines--from the bestselling author of It's Different This Time.
How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle by Alissa DeRogatis
How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle
by Alissa DeRogatis

If you can't write a good meet-cute, maybe you need to live one first...Ainsley Green writes happily-ever-afters for a rabid fanbase of hopeless romantics. In real life? Her boyfriend just broke up with her, her editor wanted a new book yesterday and she's starting to wonder if love actually exists beyond the pages of her favorite novels. So when Lucas, Ainsley's best friend and biggest cheerleader, insists the best cure for writer's block is real-life inspiration, she's ready to try anything. Enter: the meet-cute plan, a mission to take her head out of her heartbreak and force meet-cutes IRL to spark some new ideas. But as failed missions bumping into strangers at the airport and spilling coffee on men at the cafe result in nothing but embarrassment and stained clothing, Ainsley begins to wonder if maybe the romance she's been chasing already has a leading man.
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