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Love in Color : Mythical Tales From Around the World, Retold
by Bolu Babalola
A debut anthology reimagines cultural folk and love stories from West Africa, Greek mythology and Middle East legend, from the tale of an unappreciated Nigerian goddess to the story of a powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman’s fateful decision.
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| The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie DananThe premise: Although she hasn't set foot in a synagogue since her bat mitzvah, sex worker turned sex educator Naomi Grant is intrigued by a job offer from rabbi Ethan Cohen, who wants to hire Naomi to present a seminar on "Modern Intimacy" at the local JCC.
What sets it apart: relatable characters, a slow-burning romance, and a nuanced depiction of contemporary Judaism.
Crossover alert: Naomi first appears as a supporting character in author Rosie Danan's debut, The Roommate. |
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The Dating Plan
by Sara Desai
A characteristically obedient Indian-American software engineer, determined to avoid a loveless arranged marriage by her traditional parents, enlists a childhood crush, required to marry in order to secure his inheritance, to be her decoy fiancé.
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| Life's Too Short by Abby JimenezCarpe diem: After losing several family members to ALS, Vanessa Price, vowing to live life to the fullest, becomes a famous travel vlogger.
Best laid plans: Vanessa's globe-trotting lifestyle comes to an abrupt halt when she becomes the guardian of her infant niece. Fortunately, her attractive neighbor, corporate lawyer Adrian Copeland, is good with kids.
Is it for you? This 3rd novel in the Friend Zone series (after The Happily Ever After Playlist) tackles some serious issues, including terminal illness, addiction, and suicidal ideation. |
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Lover Unveiled
by J. R. Ward
A latest entry in the best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood series continues the story of Sahvage, a powerful MMA fighter whose buried secret threatens to irrevocably change the world of Caldwell.
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| To Love and to Loathe by Martha WatersThe participants: longtime adversaries Diana Bourne, Lady Templeton, and Jeremy Overington, the Marquess of Willingham, whose constant bickering masks a smoldering attraction.
The arrangement: a brief affair that will allow Diana to experience the passion she never found with her late husband, and allow Jeremy to receive candid feedback on his skills (or lack thereof?) in the bedroom.
Series alert: To Love and To Loathe is the 2nd entry in the Regency Vows series, which begins with To Have and To Hoax. |
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Careless Whispers
by Synithia Williams
When she discovers the business she wants to buy is owned by her nemesis’s family, Elaina Robidoux must deal with the one man she hoped to never see again, but when sparks fly between them, she must choose between loyalty and love.
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