LibraryAware September 2025

Recent Releases

The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold
by Ally Carter

In Ally Carter’s 2nd action-packed Blonde Identity spy romance, rival CIA agents (and exes) Alexandra Sterling and Michael “King” Kingsley find themselves handcuffed to each other in the middle of the desert with no memory of how they got there. Forced to work together to survive, the pair find their long-simmering passions for each other rekindled -- but will they live long enough to find their second chance at love? For fans of: Tiana Smith's My Spy novels.

Zomromcom
by Olivia Dade

When a zombie breaks containment and targets her himbo neighbor, Chad, Edie rushes to his aid, only to discover that Chad is actually an ancient vampire named Gaston Maxime "Max" Boucher. Teaming up to keep the outbreak at bay, the pair can't resist their growing attraction to one another. This banter-filled 1st in the Supernatural Entanglements series will appeal to fans of My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine.

Wrath of the Dragons
by Olivia Rose Darling

In this propulsive and high-stakes sequel to the bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy Fear the Flames, Elowen Atarah, heir to the throne of Imirath, and Cayden Veles, Demon Commander of Vareveth, navigate shifting allegiances and their own complicated feelings for each other as they fight to defend their kingdoms from war. Try this next: Jennifer Estep's Gargoyle Queen series; Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle.

Writing Mr. Wrong
by Kelley Armstrong

"Debut author Gemma Stanton knows romance readers love a bad boy-and she has the perfect prototype for her novel: Mason Moretti. High school hockey god-turned-pro player, Mason was Gemma's first crush, but she couldn't forget the sting of his very publicrejection. So, she cast him as a hot-headed Highlander in her spicy new historical romance. She never expected readers would find out on live TV-when a morning show host invites Mason for a surprise on-air reunion... As an aging hockey player with a rep for being ruthless on the ice-and roguish off of it-Mason has an image problem. So, when his meet-cute with Gemma goes viral, Mason proposed they build on the momentum with a few fake dates to boost her book sales...and his sagging profile. But when the fictional flirting gets a little too real, Mason realizes Gemma actually makes him want to become a better man-someone worthy of her trust and her love. Would Gemma ever give him a second chance? Mason knows it's a long shot, but taking shots is sorta his thing, and besides, who loves a redemption arc more than a romance author?"

How to Sell a Romance
by Alexa Martin

When kindergarten teacher Emerson lands a cushy side gig as a sales rep for skincare company Petunia Lemon, the last thing she expects is for her recent one-night stand, Lucas Miller, to be a journalist investigating the company's predatory business practices. Agreeing to go their separate ways, they cross paths again when Lucas' daughter winds up in Emerson's class and Emerson begins doubting the legitimacy of her side hustle. Try this next: Scandalized by Ivy Owens.

Love Is a War Song
by Danica Nava

After Muscogee pop star Avery Fox becomes a pariah following an ill-advised Rolling Stone photoshoot, she retreats to her grandmother's horse ranch in Oklahoma to learn more about her heritage. When grumpy ranch hand Lucas Iron Eyes catches her eye, she finds herself torn between returning to the life she thought she wanted and the one she's just now getting to explore. For fans of: Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner.

Silvercloak
by L.K. Steven

In this angst-filled 1st in the Silvercloak Saga romantasy trilogy, vengeful detective-in-training Saffron Killoran infiltrates the Bloodmoons, the organized crime group of mages responsible for her parents' deaths, with hopes of destroying them from the inside. Gifted with a prophetic vision that shows her killing Levan, the Bloodmoon kingpin's son, Saffron finds her mission jeopardized when she winds up falling for him instead. Try this next: Rogue Community College by David R. Slayton.

Totally and Completely Fine
by Elissa Sussman

In small-town Cooper, Montana, widowed mom Lauren Parker sparks an instant attraction with actor Ben Walsh, who's in town shooting a movie. But will grief keep her from a second chance at love? Try this next: Gracie Harris Is Under Construction by Kate Hash.

Total dreamboat : a novel
by Katelyn Doyle

"From the author of Just Some Stupid Love Story, an irresistible rom-com about what happens when a cruise ship romance goes...overboard. Hope Lanover needs a vacation. Her relationship has imploded, her creative ambitions have flatlined, and she can't seem to locate the badass girl she used to be. So when her best friend invites her on a luxury cruise, she goes along with it, despite decidedly not being a cruise person. Felix Segrave, a sober, determinedly single, workaholic chef, hates leaving his restaurant and routine. But when his parents surprise him and his sisters with cruise tickets, he can't say no-he's disappointed them too many times in his troubled past. Hope and Felix are prepared to grin and bear it...until they lock eyes at check in. Suddenly, a ten-day fling in the Caribbean with a sexy stranger doesn't seem so bad. But when their romantic demons catch up to them, and a huge fight leaves them stranded in paradise, they must work together-not to mention share a bed-to make their way home. Can they navigate the stormy seas of love, or will they face romantic shipwreck?"

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