| It's Me They Follow by Jeannine A. CookAn allegorical love story set in a world where a book shopkeeper becomes a reluctant matchmaker, bringing soulmates together through books.
The Shopkeeper, a touch-phobic 40-year-old woman who has never been kissed, decides to conquer her fears by opening a bookstore in Philadelphia, where she falls for a fellow touch-starved man, monk-in-training ME. This magical realism-tinged meta debut will appeal to fans of A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston. |
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| The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki PayneMeet private investigator Maurice Bennett.
When amateur Reddit sleuth Fiona Addai winds up in jail after being framed for murder, her megachurch pastor father refuses to bail her out. Enter private investigator Maurice Bennett, who pledges to help her find the real killer -- but who also happens to be investigating a cold case tied to her father's church. For more steamy romantic suspense, check out A Spy in the Struggle by Aya De León. |
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| Overdue by Stephanie PerkinsA SPARKLING ADULT DEBUT FROM BELOVED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEPHANIE PERKINS!
Twenty-nine-year-old librarian Ingrid Dahl is ready to settle down with Corey, her boyfriend of 11 years, until he suggests they take a month off to date other people. When she tries to make a move on her secret crush, grumpy coworker Macon, he rejects her, but the pair's growing friendship has the potential to become something more when her arrangement with Corey gets extended. This slow-burn adult debut from YA author Stephanie Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss) will appeal to fans of Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates and the film How to Be Single. |
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| Ladies in Hating by Alexandra VastiA pair of Gothic novelists trade rivalry for love in this swoony, steamy, sapphic Regency.
Rival authors and former acquaintances Lady Georgiana Cleeve and Catriona Lacey find themselves staying at the same haunted manor while researching their next books. When they discover a dead body in the garden, they must work together to solve the mystery -- and decide if it's time to act on their growing attraction to each other. This 3rd steamy Belvoir's Library Regency pairs sweet sapphic romance with supernatural elements. Try this next: A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell. |
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| We Met Like This by Kasie WestA sparkling, seductive adult rom-com debut about a hopeless romantic falling for the one man she never expected.
Hopeless romantic and dating app-averse literary agent Margot keeps getting matched with Oliver, who she swiped right on three years ago but hasn't seen again since their single bad date. Will these opposites find a second chance at love? This banter-filled adult debut from YA author Kasie West (Better Than Revenge) will appeal to fans of The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai. |
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| Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa StapleyA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK!
Set in 2000, when Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan overlapped, this feel-good novel co-written by Uzma Jalaluddin (Much Ado About Nada) and Marissa Stapley (The Lightning Bottles) stars snowbound strangers who take refuge in picturesque small-town Snow Falls, Ontario, where they find love, friendship, and plenty of holiday spirit. Try this next: The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman. |
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| You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy JanovskyA Christmas LGBTQIA+ New Adult RomCom.
After his wealthy parents cut him off, spoiled socialite Matthew Prince moves in with his grandparents in western Massachusetts, only to discover he'll be bunking with their boarder, sweet-natured college student Hector Martinez. Hallmark Christmas movies meet Schitt's Creek in this standalone holiday romantic comedy by the author of Never Been Kissed. |
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| A Christmas Duet by Debbie MacomberA solo holiday trip inspires one woman to rediscover her passion--and remember that, sometimes, duets are more fun--in this romantic Christmas novel.
High school band teacher and aspiring songwriter Hailey Morgan escapes to a friend's cabin in Oregon for the holidays, both to avoid her ex-fiancé (who wants to get back together) and to make music. Enter Jethro "Jay" Cantor, a charming music producer who just might be able to help Hailey accomplish her dreams -- and mend her broken heart. Try this next: Christmas in Fortune's Cove by Victoria James. |
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| The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila RobertsInspired by Jane Austen's Emma, this joyful Christmas romp tells the story of a woman who can't stop trying to help everyone around her find their happily-ever-after--even when her help leads to disaster.
In this heartfelt contemporary romance inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, 50-year-old widow and gift shop owner Frankie Lane plans a Christmas event and plays matchmaker for everyone in her small town -- including hardware store owner Mitch, who clearly has a crush on her. Try these next: The Emma Project by Sonali Dev. |
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