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Not the Girl You Marry
by Andie J. Christopher
This One Weird Trick Will Boost Her Career: Despite her aversion to romance, event planner Hannah Mayfield really wants to branch out into weddings, which requires her to appear happily coupled.
You Won't Believe What This Fake Boyfriend Did: Clickbait creator Jack Nolan must produce one more listicle before he can pursue Serious Journalism. But writing "How to Lose a Girl" requires winning one first.
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You Had Me at Hola
by Alexis Daria
What it's about: Actress Jasmine Lin Rodridguez hopes a starring role in Carmen In Charge, an American adaptation of a popular telenovela, will reset her career following tabloid notoriety. But her relationship with her costar, Ashton Suárez, might be a scandal in the making.
Why you might like it: This romantic comedy by the author of the Dance Off series features unitalicized Spanish, ample on- and off-set drama, and insightful commentary on Latinx representation in media.
For fans of: Jane the Virgin.
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Exclusively yours
by Nadine Gonzalez
Miami heat: A year after rejecting Nick's proposal to move with him to New York, Leila discovers that she is all too eager to strike up a relationship with him again when he returns to Miami, but their professional rivalry threatens to keep them apart forever
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| The Wrong Mr. Darcy by Evelyn Lozada with Holly LorinczWhat it's about: Sparks fly when aspiring sportswriter Hara Isari meets brash basketball player Derek Darcy, who initially clash yet can't resist each other.
Why you might like it: Loosely inspired by Pride and Prejudice, this steamy sports romance by the author of The Perfect Date is packed with dramatic plot twists.
You might also like: Alexa Martin's Playbook novels. |
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Island Affair
by Priscilla Oliveras
What happens: Influencer Sara Vance enlists Key West firefighter Luis Navarro to pose as her boyfriend during her family's Florida vacation.
Why? Sara can't bear to disappoint her family by admitting she's been dumped, while Luis, at loose ends after being forced to take a week's vacation, can't resist helping a woman in need.
Is it for you? Despite its idyllic setting, this opening installment of the Keys to Love series touches on some serious issues, including eating disorders, cancer, and PTSD.
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The Worst Best Man
by Mia Sosa
What it's about: Unfortunately for wedding planner Lina Santos, landing her dream job involves working closely with Max Hartley, her ex-fiancé's brother, whose duties as Best Man included (accidentally) convincing the groom to call off the wedding and then breaking the bad news to Lina.
Read it for: a determined heroine trying to achieve her dreams while making her Brazilian immigrant family proud; a hero trying to prove himself after a lifetime of being overshadowed by his "perfect" brother.
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| A Rogue of One's Own by Evie DunmoreWhat it's about: To promote the cause of women's suffrage, Lady Lucie Tedbury acquires a partial ownership stake in a publishing house only to discover that her new business partner is none other than her childhood nemesis, Lord Tristan Ballentine.
Want a taste? "No, she was a political activist approaching the age of 30. She was not just left on the shelf, she was the shelf."
Series alert: A Rogue of One's Own is the 2nd book in the League of Extraordinary Women series, after Bringing Down the Duke. |
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| Breathe the Sky by Michelle HazenWhat it's about: the slow-burning enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance between gentle wildlife biologist Mari Tucker and Jack Wyatt, the cranky, foul-mouthed construction foreman in charge of the job site to which Mari has been assigned.
Is it for you? Both Mari and Jack are survivors of abuse and their traumatic past experiences inform their relationship.
Reviewers say: This "heart-melting and intensely passionate contemporary romance is a balm for the soul" (Booklist). |
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| Like Lovers Do by Tracey LivesayStarring: orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicole Allen, who agrees to help out her old pal Benjamin Reed Van Mont by pretending to be his girlfriend.
Why it can't work: Despite some steamy hammock sex, Nicole can't afford distractions as she begins her fellowship, while Ben, the child of workaholic parents, is wary of dating someone so devoted to her career.
Series alert: Like Lovers Do is the 2nd installment (after Sweet Talkin' Lover) of the Girls Trip series, which follows a quartet of Black college friends as they search for love and career success. |
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| You Lucky Dog by Julia LondonWhat happens: Due to a mix-up on the part of Brant the dog-walker, spunky publicist Carly Kennedy and shy neuroscience professor Tobias Maxwell "Max" Sheffington now have each other's basset hounds.
And then: Pups Baxter and Hazel fall in love, paving the way for Carly and Max's own unlikely romance.
Read it for: likable leads, a witty opposites-attract romance, and a zany supporting cast. |
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| Better Than People by Roan ParrishThe situation: Sweet-natured graphic designer Simon Burke, who prefers animals to people, volunteers to assist grouchy illustrator Jack Matheson with pet care after an accident leaves Jack with a broken leg.
The complications: Simon's severe anxiety and Jack's reluctance to trust anyone following a crushing betrayal by his former best friend and creative collaborator.
Why you might like it: This character-driven romance emphasizes both its leads' individual emotional growth and their sweet yet steamy relationship; a well-drawn supporting cast cheers them on. |
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