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| Nightchaser by Amanda BouchetWhat it's about: On the run from the Dark Watch, renegade Captain Tess Bailey takes her damaged spaceship to roguish mechanic Shade Ganavan, who moonlights as a bounty hunter.
Why you might like it: This series opener by the author of the bestselling Kingmaker Chronicles offers an action-packed plot, detailed world-building, and a slow burn romance between commitment-shy leads.
For fans of: the ragtag crew of Firefly, the strong heroine of Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels novels, or the futuristic world of Vivien Jackson's Tether series. |
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| Tempt Me With Diamonds by Jane FeatherWhat it's about: After her brother, Jem, is killed in battle, Diana Sommerville discovers that he has bequeathed his half of the family estate to Colonel Rupert Lacey -- Diana's former fiancé.
Is it for you? In addition to an infidelity subplot, Tempt Me With Diamonds' headstrong leads and enemies-to-lovers storyline have a decidedly retro romance feel.
Series alert: This steamy Edwardian romance is the 1st installment of the London Jewels series. |
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My One and Only Duke
by Grace Burrowes
What it's about: If London banker Quinn Wentworth is going to hang for a crime he didn't commit, he can at least do some good before he dies by marrying pregnant widow Jane Winston and bequeathing her his fortune.
But then: Quinn receives a last-minute reprieve once it's discovered that he's the long-lost heir to a dukedom. Now Quinn is faced with a dilemma: embrace his new life as a married man or seek revenge against the man who set him up.
Crossover alert: This 1st book in the Rogues to Riches series is loosely linked to the author's True Gentlemen novels.
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| Unmarriageable by Soniah KamalWhat it is: a retelling of Pride and Prejudice, set in modern-day Pakistan.
Reviewers say: "Both a fun, page-turning romp and a thought-provoking look at the class-obsessed strata of Pakistani society" (NPR).
Try this next: Sonali Dev's forthcoming Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors, a loose adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel that revolves around an Indian American family in San Francisco. |
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| The Matchmaker's List by Sonya LalliWhat it is: a charming multicultural romantic comedy, set in Toronto against the backdrop of the city's Indian immigrant community.
What happens: To forestall her beloved grandmother's attempts at matchmaking, investment analyst Raina Anand lets her Nani believe that she's gay. Now she's no longer besieged by bachelors, but at what cost?
Why you might like it: Originally published in the U.K. as The Arrangement, this upbeat debut follows a relatable heroine balancing career, romance, and family expectations. |
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| 99 Percent Mine by Sally ThorneWhat 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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| The Duchess Deal: Girl Meets Duke by Tessa DareWhat happens: When seamstress Emma Gladstone presents the formidable Duke of Ashbury with the bill for his ex-fiancée's wedding dress, she receives a marriage proposal instead of payment.
Wait, what? Believing that his battle-scarred face deters potential brides, Ashbury is willing to compensate a stranger for bearing his heir -- and can't believe that Emma could possibly want him for a husband.
Why you might like it: Witty banter and comedic situations add levity to an emotionally intense Beauty and the Beast story in this 1st installment of the Girl Meets Duke series. |
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