Romance
September 2026
Recent Releases
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto
In Stormy Weather
by Chelsea Curto

Meteorologists and longtime rivals Quincy Monroe and Sebastian Dunn, who are competing for the same job at the National Weather Service, reluctantly team up to cover a record-breaking Florida hurricane season in this action-packed enemies-to-lovers romance. Try this next: Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances.
If Books Could Kill by Kate Eberle
If Books Could Kill
by Kate Eberle

When her wish to be the main character in romance novelist Anna Matthews' next book is magically granted, lovelorn Roxie Mitchell discovers that Anna has pivoted to thrillers...and that Roxie's so-called dream guy is actually trying to kill her. With the help of crime fiction-loving English professor Grant Hoffman, Roxie sets off on a globetrotting adventure to track down the killer -- and hopefully return to the real world. For fans of: meta romantic comedies like How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson.
The Final Score by Lana Ferguson
The Final Score
by Lana Ferguson

In this steamy follow-up to The Game Changer, graduate student Abby Thompson reluctantly moves into the spare room of hockey player Jack Baker, her brother's teammate, when her apartment floods. Sparks fly, but Abby's family trauma and Jack's depression stir up fears that they won't be able to make it work. For another emotionally intense romance starring well-developed characters, check out Fast Lane by C.S. Quill. 
Book Club Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
Book Club Boyfriend
by Jenny Holiday

After author Jack Branksome rejects producer Blair Kellermoon's offer to make his debut novel part of her celebrity book club, Jack's apology leads to a texting friendship. When he confesses he has writer's block, Blair invites Jack to stay in her Los Angeles pool house, and the pair's close proximity has them wondering if they want more than friendship. For fans of: Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez.
Just a Highland Fling by Naina Kumar
Just a Highland Fling
by Naina Kumar

In Aberdeen, Scotland for her estranged father's nuptials, reality TV producer Neelu Pillai has a steamy one-night stand with hot Malayali Indian Scottish stranger Jacob, who she later discovers is a close personal friend of her father and the bride-to-be. When Neelu makes an off-color remark that sends the bride fleeing from the rehearsal dinner, Neelu, Jacob, and her father set out to find her. For fans of: The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn.
Dominion by Jean Kwok
Dominion
by Jean Kwok

When Rubi Morningtail, an amnesiac refugee living in the Silver Tyger Dominion, defends herself from a battle tyger, the last thing she suspects is for the tyger to bond with her and choose her as its rider. Rubi soon finds herself joining forces with warrior Blake Axefire to put a stop to the Demonic Realm's encroachment on their dominion. This action-packed 1st in the Silk and Iron romantasy trilogy is inspired by Chinese mythology. For fans of: Thea Guanzon's Hurricane Wars series.
Vera Stein Is Fine by Julie Murphy
Vera Stein Is Fine
by Julie Murphy

Looking for a fresh start after she learns that her "boss with benefits" plans to replace her, 40-year-old aspiring screenwriter Vera Stein moves into her grandmother's Palm Springs retirement community, where she runs into Elias Buckley, her ex who's now working as the community's doctor. Will they find a second chance at love? Try this next: See You at the Sunset by Susan Lee.
Die for Me by Shirlene Obuobi
Die for Me
by Shirlene Obuobi

When cardiologist Sean Sullivan meets Julian Conrad, a mysterious younger man, at a wedding, the two have instant chemistry. But Sean can't shake the feeling that Julian is hiding something -- and he might just be something other than human. For fans of: steamy, own voices paranormal romances like Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi.
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