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99 Percent Mine
by Sally Thorne
What it's about: For as long as she can remember, Darcy Barrett has had a crush on Tom Valeska, her twin brother's best friend. When Tom reappears in her life, newly single, Darcy's determined to win his heart.
Author alert: Australian author Sally Thorne won many fans with her debut, The Hating Game.
For fans of: Christina Lauren's witty romantic comedies, such as Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating.
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A Duke by Default: Reluctant Royals
by Alyssa Cole
Starring: Portia Hobbs, whose quest for self-improvement leads to an internship at the Scottish armory of sexy swordsmith Tavish MacKenzie -- who's also the secret heir to a dukedom.
Read it for: a sympathetic heroine and her #swordbae.
Don't miss: This sequel to A Princess in Theory features cameos by Naledi and Thabiso.
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A Princess in Theory
by Alyssa Cole
Introducing: Prince Thabiso, heir to the throne of Thesolo, and sleep-deprived, perpetually broke American graduate student Naledi Smith.
What happens: When Naledi receives an email informing her that she is the long-lost fiancée of an African prince, she chalks it up to a scam. Little does she know that it's true -- and that her handsome new neighbor "Jamal" is her betrothed in disguise.
For fans of: the 1988 romantic comedy Coming to America.
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| Forever Wolf by Maria ValeWhat happens: Arctic wolf Varya Timursdottir, loyal "Shielder" of the Great North Pack's 12th Echelon, defies her pack to save the life of injured lone wolf Eyulf.
Read it for: an emotionally intense love story and detailed world-building that includes a well-developed werewolf culture.
Should you start here? Newcomers to the Legend of All Wolves saga may want to begin with The Last Wolf, which sets up the overarching Pack-Shifter conflict that comes to a head in this 3rd series installment. |
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A Wedding at Two Love Lane
by Kieran Kramer
What it's about: Professional matchmaker Greer Jones says yes to a one-of-a-kind wedding dress, the prize in a couples' contest. Since singleton Greer is sans groom, curmudgeonly British artist Ford Smith serves as her fake fiancé, while concealing his true (aristocratic) identity.
Series alert: Opposites attract in this 2nd installment of the Two Love Lane series, set in an authentically depicted Charleston, South Carolina.
For fans of: the upbeat romantic comedy of Katie MacAlister's A Matchmaker in Wonderland series.
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Best Laid Plans
by Brenda Jackson
The setup: Matchmaking Madaris matriarch Mama Laverne is up to her old tricks. This time, she's determined to pair her great-grandson Nolan with cybersecurity analyst Ivy Chapman.
The twist: Ladies' man Nolan is skeptical but intrigued when Ivy suggests a fake relationship to satisfy their respective families. Will it work or will it work too well?
Series alert: Best Laid Plans is the latest in Brenda Jackson's long-running Madaris Family series, which began with Tonight and Forever in 1995 and is still going strong.
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| Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan MalleryWhat it's about: As Kelly Murphy tries to build a working relationship with her prodigal sister Olivia on their family's tulip farm in Tulpen Crossing, Washington, she also gets involved with her high school crush, Griffith Burnett.
Why you might like it: This engaging stand-alone novel features not one but three happily-ever-afters as Kelly, Olivia, and their friend Helen all find true love.
Want a taste? "He was the aphid swarm in the garden of her life." |
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Come Sundown
by Nora Roberts
What it's about: As if running her family's Montana resort didn't present enough of a challenge, Bodine "Bo" Longbow now faces unexpected reunions with her teenage crush, Callen Skinner, and her traumatized aunt Alice, who’s just escaped her captor of more than 20 years.
Read it for: the surprisingly sweet romance that develops between Bo and Callen as they hunt for the bad guy.
Is it for you? Come Sundown contains scenes of captivity and torture that put it on the grittier side of Nora Roberts' oeuvre.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Richmond Public Library 101 East Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 646-7223rvalibrary.org/ |
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