Romance
August 2025
Recent Releases
Finders Keepers
by Sarah Adler

Seventeen years after failing to find a local mogul's hidden treasure buried in their small Maryland hometown, former friends Nina Hunnicutt and Quentin Bell reunite to resume the search -- and rediscover their feelings for each other. Sarah Adler's witty and banter-filled latest is perfect for fans of Something Wilder by Christina Lauren.
Earl Crush
by Alexandra Vasti

Arriving in Scotland to propose a marriage of convenience with her pen pal, the Earl of Strathrannoch, wallflower heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace discovers that her intended has no idea who she is -- and that his brother, who has mysteriously disappeared, had been impersonating him this whole time. Try this next: Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan. 
Writing Mr. Wrong
by Kelley Armstrong

Debut author Gemma Stanton's run-in with professional hockey player Mason Moretti, her high school crush and muse for her romance novel, goes viral, spurring the pair to fake a relationship to boost their careers. Try this next: Just Our Luck by Denise Williams.
The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain
by Hannah Brown

After her third broken engagement, free spirit Sybil Rain goes on her Hawaiian honeymoon anyway, hopeful that a solo vacation will give her a fresh start. But then she runs into Jamie (fiancé #3) and Sebastian (fiancé #2) and finds herself juggling her feelings for both of them as she searches for another chance at love. Will the 4th time be the charm? Try this next: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean by Ann Rose.
The devil's charm
by Megan Frampton

Charming Lord Lucian Blackwood and proper Lady Diantha Courtenay share an unforgettable kiss at a wedding and soon find themselves paired on a family project, forcing them to confront their undeniable attraction despite their opposing natures and a longstanding family feud. Original.
Total Dreamboat
by Katelyn Doyle

Sparks fly between cruise skeptics Hope Lanover and Felix Segrave on a 10-day Caribbean cruise, but their whirlwind romance is tested when they're stranded in the Bahamas without passports or phones. Try these next: Swept Away by Beth O'Leary; Crash Landing by Annie McQuaid.
Never the Roses
by Jennifer K. Lambert

When sorcerer Oneira steals a book from the library of her rival, Stearanos, the two embark on a forbidden correspondence and unexpectedly fall for each other as their kingdoms prepare for war. Try this next: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall.
Hardly a Gentleman
by Eloisa James

In the 2nd witty Accidental Brides Regency romance, Clara Vetry, recently disgraced by the ton, disguises herself as a housekeeper and accepts a position at Castle CaerLaven in the Scottish Highlands, where she develops an instant attraction to the widowed Laird Caelan MacCrae. Try this next: A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch.
All the Men I've Loved Again
by Christine Pride

On the eve of her 40th birthday, Cora finds herself torn between her college sweetheart Lincoln and her rebound fling Aaron when both men re-enter her life at the same time. For fans of: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Ordinary Love
by Marie Rutkoski

Shortly after leaving her abusive husband, affluent Emily reconnects with her high school best friend (and first love), Gennifer, now a famous Olympian with a questionable reputation. Will their respective baggage keep them from a second chance at happiness? Try this next: Perris, California by Rachel Stark. 
The duke and lady scandal
by Christy Carlyle

Aspiring adventurer Alexandra Prince teams up with the serious Detective Inspector Benedict Drake to prevent the theft of the Crown Jewels, as their unlikely partnership turns into a spirited battle of wits and hearts amid a high-stakes investigation. Original.
Sunny Side Up
by Katie Sturino

After suffering from an anxiety attack in the dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman swimsuit department, newly divorced public relations executive Sunny Greene is inspired to create a plus-sized swimwear line, which puts her in the path of two very different love interests: investor Ted, who's agreed to financially back her; and mailman Dennis, who delivers the many packages she needs for her business. For fans of: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London.
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