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| The Devil She Knows by Alexandria BellefleurHours after her girlfriend Hannah turns down her proposal, heartbroken pastry chef Samantha "Sam" Cooper gets trapped in an elevator with charismatic demon Daphne, who offers her six wishes in exchange for her soul. Determined to win Hannah back, Sam plots to use her wishes for a second chance -- but Daphne has other plans. This banter-filled supernatural romance from Lambda Award winner Alexandria Bellefleur will appeal to fans of This Spells Disaster by Tori Anne Martin. |
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| Good Spirits by B.K. BorisonIn this cozy contemporary spin on A Christmas Carol, antique store owner Harriet York receives a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past in the form of handsome Irish fisherman Nolan Callahan, who died 100 years ago. As the two revisit Christmases past, Harriet discovers she might not be the only one who needs help, and that her store may hold the key to freeing Nolan's spirit. For fans of: Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle; The Ghost and Mrs. Muir; Hot Frosty. |
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| Conform by Ariel SullivanIn a future ravaged by war, Emmeline, a woman at the lower end of a caste system based on genetics, is unexpectedly chosen to mate with Collin, an Elite who can give her the life she's always dreamed of. Conforming to the rigid expectations of the ruling Illum proves to be a challenge when Emmeline finds herself drawn to Hal, a resistance leader determined to bring down the system. This cinematic 1st in a planned trilogy will appeal to fans of dystopian science fiction romances like Dani Francis' Silver Elite. |
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| Some Kind of Famous by Ava WilderIn small-town Crescent Peak, Colorado, sparks fly when disgraced former musician Merritt Valentine hires contractor Niko Petrakis to renovate her home, and before long their friends-with-benefits arrangement turns into something more. Try this next: Story of My Life by Lucy Score. |
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| Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon by Annie MareWhen a wrong-number text leads to some flirty exchanges between hairdresser Tessa and engineer Meryl, Tessa is shocked to discover that Meryl has been missing for a month, and her texts to Tessa are all timestamped from five months ago. Will the separated pair be able to find their happily-ever-after in time? For fans of: sweet and sapphic speculative romances like One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. |
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| Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreenEn route to her sister's wedding in Belfast, Ada makes an unexpected connection with fellow wedding party member Jack as the pair navigate numerous travel mishaps together. For fans of: feel-good forced-proximity romantic comedies like Livy Hart's Planes, Trains, and All the Feels. |
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| Her Soul for a Crown by Alysha RameeraOrphaned 12 years ago when her village was burned in a senseless war, poisoner-in-training Anula Ramanayake vows revenge by infiltrating the imperial palace, but her plans are thwarted by a coup. Offering her soul to the gods in exchange for the kingdom, she works alongside Reeri the Blood Yakka, a powerful demon with schemes of his own. This slow-burn romantasy is based on Sri Lankan mythology and will appeal to fans of Sarah J. Maas. |
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| Passion Project by London SperryGrief-stricken after the death of her boyfriend, Bennet Taylor strikes up an unlikely friendship with Henry Adams, the blind date she ghosted, who proposes a fun challenge -- the pair meet up for weekly adventures so Bennet can discover her passions in life. As Bennet's feelings for Henry grow into something more, she wonders if she's ready to love again. For fans of: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone. |
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