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One Golden Summer
by Carley Fortune
Charlie was 19 when Alice took his photo near her Nan's cottage in Barry's Bay, but now he's a grown-up flirt who makes Alice feel seventeen again—warm nights on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice's soul, but she begins to worry for her heart. This contemporary romance will appeal to fans of Just for the Summer by Abby Jiminez and Same Time Next Summer by Abigail Monaghan.
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Enigma
by RuNyx
Salem Salazar, the rebellious heir of a notorious family, arrives at Mortimer University determined to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance—and the string of missing girls before her. Her search draws the attention of Cazimir van der Waal, a dangerous, magnetic artist with a hidden past and a deadly obsession. As dark secrets unravel and their chemistry ignites, Salem realizes she may be the next target—and Cazimir might be her only chance at survival. For fans of gothic fantasy romances like The Coven by Harper L. Woods.
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To Light the Way Forward
by Nancy Naigle
After a storm devastates Tug's diner, Rosemary joins him and his friend Paul to support their community, while rekindled love between Paul and Amanda inspires Rosemary and Tug to discover their own chance at healing and moving forward together. This heartfelt and wholesome romance will appeal to fans of authors like Nicholas Sparks and Kathleen Fuller.
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The Never List
by Jade Presley
The immortal princes of Lumathyst must find their fated mate to save their kingdom from ruin. Rylee Gray, who was never meant to be chosen, becomes their only hope. She has her own secret reasons for being in the royal city, and a truth that could destroy them all. Now, the princes must seduce Rylee into accepting her destiny—or risk the fall of Lumathyst. This steamy romantasy is perfect for fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
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Hotter in the Hamptons
by Tinx
Lola, New York City's fashion it-girl, escapes to the Hamptons after a public scandal threatens to destroy her career. Planning a quiet summer of recovery, she's shocked to discover her new neighbor is none other than her rival, Aly Ray Carter. As tensions spark and attraction builds, Lola finds herself entangled in a complicated connection that makes it impossible to outrun her past. For fans of: Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg and Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings.
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Focus on: LGBTQIA+ Romances
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| Chef's Kiss by T.J. AlexanderAs culinary publisher The Discerning Chef pivots to video, recipe developer Simone Larkspur navigates a fraught working relationship with test kitchen manager Ray Lyton, which gets more complicated when Ray comes out as nonbinary. For fans of: Anita Kelly's Love & Other Disasters. |
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| The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ CharlesIn 1810 Kent, England, London clerk Gareth Inglis unexpectedly inherits a baronetcy and an estate on Romney Marsh, where he encounters his former lover, Josiah "Joss" Doomsday, now the head of a smuggling gang. This 1st in the Doomsday Books series will appeal to fans of Cat Sebastian. |
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| Here We Go Again by Alison CochrunThis moving romance by the author of The Charm Offensive reunites estranged best friends Rosemary Hale and Logan Maletis, who agree to put up with each other long enough to honor their dying mentor's request to accompany him on a cross-country road trip. Try this next: Elia Winters' Hairpin Curves; Sarah Adler's Mrs. Nash's Ashes. |
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| An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana HerreraIn 1889, Dominican artist Manuela del Carmen Caceres Galvan is determined to enjoy a summer in Paris before submitting to a loveless marriage, and enlists Cora Kempf Bristol, the widowed Duchess of Sundridge, to serve as her guide to the city's lesbian enclaves. This 2nd in the Las Léonas series will appeal to fans of Vanessa Riley's Rogues and Remarkable Women series, Liana de la Rosa's Luna Sisters books, and Olivia Waite's Feminine Pursuits novels. |
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| All The Right Notes by Dominic LimFrustrated composer Quito Cruz recruits his one-time musical collaborator and ex-lover Emmett Aoki, now an actor, to perform at Quito's dad's retirement concert. Though it's been 20 years since they last spoke, the attraction between the two still smolders. Try this next: If You Love Something by Jayce Ellis. |
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