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| An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa ColeSpy vs. Spy: Experienced Loyal League operative Daniel Cumberland and new recruit Janeta Sanchez share a deep distrust of humanity and a burning desire for revenge. But one of them's a double agent.
Why you might like it: Set during the American Civil War, this 3rd book in the Loyal League series boasts memorable characters, an exciting espionage plot, and well-researched historical details.
For fans of: Beverly Jenkins' historical House of LeVeq series. |
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| The Whole Package by Marie HarteStarring: Former Marine Reid Griffiths, owner of the Vets on the Go! moving company, and marketing whiz Naomi Starr, whose PR firm represents the fledgling business.
Series alert: This heartwarming workplace romance kicks off the Movin' On series; it also features appearances by characters from author Marie Harte's Donnigans series.
You might also like: Though not as steamy, Donna Kauffman's Blue Hollow Falls is another feel-good small town romance series about military veterans who find love while readjusting to civilian life. |
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| Crazy Cupid Love by Amanda HegerStarring: "Cupid" Eliza Herman, an accident-prone descendant of Eros who avoids all physical contact (which tends to cause insta-love).
What happens: A family emergency forces Eliza to fill in at her parents' Cupid-for-Hire matchmaking business, where her on-the-job mentor is Jake Sanders, her childhood best friend and secret crush.
Why you might like it: This whimsical romantic comedy incorporates ancient Greek mythology into its "quirky, entertaining" (Booklist) take on modern love. |
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| The Good Ones by Jenn McKinlayWhat happens: Maisy Kelly hires restoration architect Ryder Copeland to renovate her great-aunt's ramshackle Queen Anne house, which she plans to turn into a romance bookstore.
Why you might like it: Set in North Carolina, this heartwarming opening installment of the Happily Ever After series boasts small-town charm and relatable characters.
For fans of: renovation-themed romances such as Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro trilogy or Susan Wiggs' Bella Vista series. |
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| The Fearless King by Katee RobertWhat it's about: When Journey King's estranged father attempts a takeover of the company she runs with her siblings, she finds an unlikely ally in business rival Frank Evans. But their plan to thwart the elder King requires them to pose as a couple.
Is it for you? The sex is explicit in this 2nd sizzling and suspenseful book in the Kings series (after The Last King).
Reviewers say: An "addictive mix of sharply etched characters, potent danger, snarky wit, and incendiary love scenes" (Booklist). |
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Nobody's princess
by Sarah Hegger
Starring: Tiffany Desjardins who needs to find her ex-husband Luke to finalize their divorce. Thomas Hunter, Luke's friend, who's insisting on a road trip to find Luke.
What it's about: Tiffany had a plan, until her past and all its complications came back to haunt her. Her not-quite-ex-husband, Luke, is missing, and suddenly everyone needs to find him. Thomas Hunter won’t take “no road trip” for an answer—and who won’t stop showing up in Tiffany's daydreams…
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The best of us
by Robyn Carr
Starring: Dr. Leigh Culver, who loves practicing medicine in Timberlake, Colorado for the pace. Helen Culver, Leigh's aunt, who raised Leigh, and whose new career as a mystery author gives her the freedom to travel.
What it's about: Leigh hopes the beauty of the Colorado wilderness will entice her aunt to visit often.When Helen visits Leigh, she is surprised to find her niece still needs her, especially when it comes to sorting out her love life. But the biggest surprise comes when Leigh takes Helen out to Sullivan’s Crossing and Helen finds herself falling for the place and one special person.
Series alert: The Best of Us is the fourth book in the Sullivan's Crossing series.
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Dockside
by Susan Wiggs
What it is: With her daughter grown and flown, Nina Romano is ready to embark on a new adventure. She's waited a long time for dating, travel and chasing dreams. But just as she's beginning to enjoy being on her own, she finds herself falling for Greg Bellamy, owner of the charming Inn at Willow Lake and a single father with two kids of his own. Greg lost his first marriage to a demanding career. Now he's determined to make a new start before it's too late. Juggling work, raising his young son and helping his nearly grown daughter face life's ultimate challenge, he has no time to fall in love.
Series alert: Dockside is the third book in the Lakeshore Chronicles series
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| The Other Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel by Julia QuinnWhat happens: During a visit to the Dorset coast, Poppy Bridgerton is accidentally kidnapped by privateer Andrew Rokesby.
Spinoff alert: Set in Georgian England, this 3rd standalone novel of the Rokesby series introduces Julia Quinn fans to the previous generation of the Bridgerton family.
For fans of: Historical romances with long-running family sagas such as Julie Anne Long's Pennyroyal Green series or Stephanie Laurens' Cynster novels. |
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| Acting on Impulse by Mia SosaStarring: personal trainer Tori Alvarez and Hollywood heartthrob Carter Stone, who meet during a Caribbean vacation and decide that what happens in Aruba, stays in Aruba.
You might also like: Alexis Daria's Take the Lead, which also features a Puerto Rican heroine who fears that falling for a celebrity will ruin her life.
Want a taste? "I don't know her name, nationality, age, or occupation, but I know this: Someday I'm going to marry the woman sitting in 12D." |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library 2 Park Drive Stouffville, Ontario L4A 4K1 (905) 642-7323wsplibrary.ca |
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