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Romance
October 2026
Recent Releases
Tempest (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Victoria Aveyard
Tempest
by Victoria Aveyard

Cat Rose has lived two lives: once as a noblewoman trapped in a miserable marriage, and now as the Widow Rose, ruler of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea. As the Meridian Empire wages war to crush the pirate republic, only the legendary pirate Valerian Kane, Cat's longtime love, stands in its way. When the Empire forces Cat to choose between betraying Valerian or facing the gallows, she must rely on her survival instincts as a storm gathers over the Lyrian.
Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia
Love Felt Like This
by Julie Olivia

Griffin Harvey, a brooding rock star struggling to write his second album, suddenly finds himself raising his two-year-old daughter. Beverly, a cheerful children's TV producer, is fighting to save her show after losing funding. When their unexpected chemistry goes viral, they team up in Beverly's cozy mountain hometown to create something new. As they work together, the grumpy musician and optimistic producer discover that the real magic may be each other.
The Wild Beneath: Reese's Book Club Pick (a Novel) by Kelly Anderson
The Wild Beneath
by Kelly Anderson

Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by the stars and swimming in the ocean. But when a tsunami shatters her world and her parents are swept away, Annie is stranded on land, grief-stricken and forced to confront just how unconventional she is, despite her enduring love for her childhood sweetheart, Evan. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. When Walker disappears--along with any explanation he might hold about who she really is--Annie is forced to decide between evacuating with Evan or staying to unlock a secret that feels vital to her survival. Six years later, Annie has buried the past. But when Walker's otherworldly sound returns, it forces a reckoning with the wild life she's left behind. Is the truth of the ocean more powerful than she knows?
Daggerbound by T. Kingfisher
Daggerbound
by T. Kingfisher

While transporting an ancient sword to a temple, scholar Edmund is set upon by banditsand is forced to draw the sword to defend himself. But instead of unsheathing a weapon, he summons the Dervish, an immortal warrior cursed to serve whoever wields the sword. As they traverse a dangerous countryside, the pair's banter-filled misadventures unexpectedly lead to love. For fans of: Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers.
A Study in Sparkling by Jodi McAlister
A Study in Sparkling
by Jodi McAlister

Fiona Fisher thought she had the perfect life until her husband leaves her for a secret second family. Reeling from betrayal, she finds unexpected comfort in Satoshi Tsukamoto, a charming wine bar owner who has long been quietly in love with her. Despite their age difference and complicated lives, their undeniable chemistry leads to a casual arrangement that quickly becomes anything but simple.
Focus on: Paranormal Romance
Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Wooing the Witch Queen
by Stephanie Burgis

In this 1st in the action-packed Queens of Villainy romantasy series, Queen Saskia of Kitvaria, feared for her reputation as a sorceress, hires wizard Fabian to run her castle's library so she can craft spells to protect her kingdom from the neighboring empire of Estarion. Little does she know that Fabian is the archduke of Estarion, and he's on the run from enemies in his homeland. Try this next: Swordcrossed by Freya Marske.
Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
Haunted Ever After
by Jen DeLuca

Newly arrived in haunted Boneyard Key, Florida, Cassie Rutherford teams up with local coffee shop owner Nick Royer to investigate the seaside town's spirited history. Well Met author Jen DeLuca's feel-good foray into paranormal romance offers plenty of atmosphere without the scares. Try this next: Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts.
Hollow by Celina Myers
Hollow
by Celina Myers
 
Mia Adair's childhood ability to speak with the dead vanished years ago, leaving her feeling ordinary, until a fatal car crash transforms her into a vampire. Forced to choose between two rival vampire clans, Mia is drawn into a world of ancient secrets, forbidden romance, and betrayal. When her supernatural gift returns stronger than ever, she must use it to protect innocent lives and save the family she still has. For fans of the classic The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith and Crave by Tracy Wolff.
Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer
Magical Meet Cute
by Jean Meltzer

Shaken by the sudden appearance of antisemitic flyers in her Woodstock, New York neighborhood, Jewish witch Faye Kaplan creates a clay golem of her dream guy for protection. The next morning, she accidentally hits a man while riding her bike -- a man who looks suspiciously like her golem. Jean Meltzer's page-turning blend of romance and magical realism tackles real-world issues with humor and heart. For fans of: Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja.
Good Spirits by B. K. Borison
Good Spirits
by B. K. Borison

Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other--get in, get out, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he's faced with Harriet York, the sweetest assignment he's ever had, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future. Harriet York has no idea why she's being haunted. She's a good person--or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together--and realize there might be more to moving on than expected. With the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching, will they find the key to their futures in each other's pasts?
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