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| Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert; illustrated by Lauren DombrowskiWhat it's about: Conrad Stewart and Alden Roth are passionate Odyssey players (think Magic: The Gathering) whose longstanding rivalry disguises a mutual attraction that will be revealed during a cross-country road trip to a gaming convention.
Why you might like it: Opposites attract in this sweet slow-burn of a new adult romance by the author of the #gaymers series. |
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| Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali DevWhat it is: a culinary-themed spin on Jane Austen's Persuasion by the author of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors.
What happens: Chef Ashna Raje joins the cast of reality TV competition Cooking With the Stars and gets paired with soccer player Rico Silva, who once broke her heart.
You might also like: Kristen Proby's Savor You, which also reunites former sweethearts in a television studio years after a breakup. |
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| Beach Read by Emily HenryAuthor vs. Author: January Andrews, bestselling writer of women's fiction, encounters her college nemesis, literary novelist Augustus "Gus" Everett, when they retreat to the same town to battle writer's block.
The challenge: January and Gus will each attempt to write a book in the other's chosen genre, which involves many not-dates for "research," from line dancing to interviewing former cult members.
Why you might like it: Witty yet deeply moving, this metafictional romantic comedy is a love letter to books and reading. |
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| Real Men Knit by Kwana JacksonWhat it's about: To carry on the legacy of his late adoptive mother, Jesse Strong decides to take over her Harlem yarn store. Helping him is his childhood friend, Kerry Fuller, whose longstanding crush on Jesse is somewhat tempered by his womanizing ways.
Why you might like it: This warmhearted series opener celebrates community, chosen families, and crafting.
Author alert: Kwana Jackson, who also publishes under the name K.M. Jackson, is the author of the Unconventional Brides romances. |
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| Ghosting: A Love Story by Tash SkiltonWhat it's about: As ghostwriters for rival online dating services, Miles Ibrahim and Zoey Abot help tongue-tied lonely hearts express their true feelings. Flirtation-by-proxy ensues when their respective clients begin dating.
About the author: Tash Skilton is the author duo of Sarah Skilton (Fame Adjacent) and Sarvenaz Tash (Virtually Yours).
For fans of: You've Got Mail and other classic '90s rom coms. |
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| The Boyfriend Project by Farrah RochonWhat happens: After software engineer Samiah Brooks discovers that her so-called boyfriend has been three-timing her, she bonds with his other girlfriends as they vow to dedicate the next six months to focusing on themselves and their life goals.
And then... Samiah's new coworker, Daniel Collins, makes her wonder if she was a little too hasty in swearing off men. Little does she know that Daniel isn't exactly what he seems.
For fans of: the black coder heroine and workplace romance of Alisha Rai's The Right Swipe, and the emphasis on female friendship found in Tracey Livesay's Girls Trip series. |
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Boyfriend material
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Alexis J. Hall
Fabricating a respectable relationship with a man with whom he shares nothing in common when his rock-star father’s comeback leads to unwanted attention, Luc stages publicity-friendly dates that become complicated by all-too-real feelings. Original.
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The happy camper
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Melody Carlson
Receiving a vintage camp trailer in need of restoration, heartbroken Dillon finds renewal in the work and a new relationship until her progress is turned upside-down by the return of her ex. By the award-winning author of Finding Alice. Simultaneous.
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Rakes and roses
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Josi S Kilpack
After his uncle refuses to pay off his gambling debts, notorious rake Harry Stillman seeks out a loan from the infamous Lord Damion, who is actually a woman in the latest addition to the series following Daises and Devotion. Original.
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Not that kind of guy
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Andie J. Christopher
Avoiding relationships after breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, state attorney Bridget Nolan asks an intern to be her escort to her brother’s wedding only to find herself in a whirlwind Las Vegas romance. Original.
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A taste of sage : a novel
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Yaffa S. Santos
Born with the ability to perceive the emotions of others through their cooking, Lumi takes a sous chef position in a traditional French restaurant where she clashes with an irascible celebrity chef. Original. 100,000 first printing.
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