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Romance
August 2026
Recent Releases
The Very Definition of Love
by Sophia Benoit

In 1816 England, wallflower Harriet Bancroft would rather write a dictionary of scandalous slang than find a husband. But after an unexpected compromise with notorious rake Lord Alexander, the two enter a marriage of convenience that soon becomes something much more. This spicy regency romance will appeal to fans of Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore and The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare
The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy
by Brigitte Knightley

In the steamy and witty follow-up to The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy, assassin Osric and healer Aurienne find their rivalry tested when they uncover a conspiracy tied to a deadly plague. Fans of the Queens of Villainy series by Stephanie Burgis will want to check out this high-stakes conclusion to the Dearly Beloathed duology.
Love You More
by Emily Giffin

Billie seems to have it all: a successful medical practice in New York City and a future with Dean, the man she's about to marry. But when her former high school sweetheart, Mick, calls unexpectedly after years of silence, she's drawn back to her Wisconsin hometown and the life she left behind. As past and present collide, Billie must confront old loves, lasting friendships, and the choices that shaped her future. Love You More is a heartfelt story about second chances, life's unexpected turns, and the enduring power of love.
Every Version of You
by Natalie Messier

Given another chance at life after dying in a car accident, unfulfilled 32-year-old lawyer Josephina "Joey" Vasquez, who's been in love with her best friend Elijah for over a decade, chooses to re-live her college years in hopes of getting things right the second time. But when a jerk from her past resurfaces and shows her a different side of himself, she wonders if she and Elijah are truly meant to be. Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid's Maybe in Another Life will enjoy Natalie Messier's moving debut.
Dearly Departed
by Chip Pons

Stuck working in a small-town funeral home after his retirement, former god of the underworld Hayden Harlow is desperate to return to his life of immortality -- until he meets happy-go-lucky florist Levi Wilder, who helps him realize the mortal world isn't so bad after all. This grumpy/sunshine paranormal romance is equal parts steamy and heartfelt. Try this next: A Date with Death by Kelly Creagh.
Harvest Season
by Brynne Weaver

n the second book of the Seasons of Carnage trilogy, Cape Carnage is overflowing with secrets, danger, and deception. As Nolan Rhodes uncovers unsettling truths about Harper and the people around her, a wave of chaos threatens the town. Meanwhile, Harper must confront the dark past she's tried to hide while questioning who she can trust, including the man she's falling for. Blending dark humor, suspense, and romance, this gripping story explores loyalty, betrayal, and the deadly risks of love.
The Open Era
by Edward Schmit

When openly gay tennis star Austin Hardy makes history at the US Open, the spotlight pushes his anxiety to the limit. As he navigates fame and fierce competition, an unexpected friendship with rival Diego Cruz threatens to become something more, forcing Austin to decide what truly matters on and off the court. This queer sports romance will appeal to fans of Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
The Missed Connection
by Tia Williams

Ready to re-enter the world after a stalking incident turned her into a recluse, Sasha Cruz has a meet-cute with her seatmate on a transcontinental flight, but the pair lose sight of each other before they can exchange numbers. Hoping to track him down, Sasha hires the detective who helped her with her stalker, but soon finds herself unexpectedly torn between the two men. For fans of: Kennedy Ryan.
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