Yours for the Season: A Spicy Sapphic Christmas Romance
by Kate Cochrane

JT Cox, an Olympic gold medalist, feels out of place in her hometown of Hart's Landing, especially among her artistic family. But that starts to change when she grows closer with her best friend's sister, Ali Porter, who is newly single and ready to explore dating women. As they collaborate on a holiday contest, their chemistry grows, complicating their futures as JT hesitates to return home and Ali gets settled in her new life. With family dynamics adding pressure, this holiday season might be bittersweet...or the start of something magical.

Otherwise Engaged
by Susan Mallery

When Shannon gets engaged, her mom Cindy is the first person she wants to tell—and the last. Cindy's engaged, too, and has hinted at a double wedding. Victoria has never been enough for her mother Ava, so she stopped trying. Chance brings the four women together, where a shocking secret comes out. Twenty-four years ago, desperate teenager Cindy chose wealthy Ava to adopt her baby—then changed her mind at the last second. The loss rocked Ava's world, leaving her unable to open her heart to the daughter she did adopt, Victoria.

Introducing Mrs. Collins
by Rachel Parris

Charlotte Lucas has never been a romantic. Practical to a fault, she accepted Mr. Collins's proposal with clear eyes and a steady heart, trading passion for security. Life at Hunsford Parsonage may be quiet and predictable, but it is hers to manage—and she's determined to make the best of it, whatever her friend Elizabeth Bennet may think. That is, until an unexpected guest at nearby Rosings Park turns Charlotte's careful world on its head. He sees her, challenges her, and a spark is lit. Torn between what she must do and what she truly desires, Charlotte finds herself at the center of a story she never expected to be hers.

These Violet Delights
by Madeleine Roux

Violet Arden, an aspiring painter, faces humiliation at her London debut, and it is only worsened by a scandal involving her art instructor. Seeking refuge at her cousin Emilia's country estate, she encounters Alasdair Kerr, who recently returned home to rebuild after a family tragedy. Despite their families' feud and her determination to ignore him, Violet and Alasdair are drawn together as they confront the complications of Emilia and Alasdair's brother's secret relationship. When new threats arise, they must collaborate to identify an arsonist, all while grappling with their growing feelings for each other.

Mate
by Ali Hazelwood

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he'll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings—nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation-.

Love Letters for Other People
by Shaylin Gandhi

When mathematician Aubrey MacLean's career implodes, she has no choice but to return to her rural Indiana hometown, at least temporarily. But small towns have long memories, and so does she, especially when it comes to Nick Thacker, the boy who broke her heart. Nick's life is routine: long shifts at the steel mill, plus a side business writing love letters for other people. It's enough to numb his regrets—until his first love returns, stirring up a past he thought he'd buried. Aubrey is focused on rebuilding her career, until she falls for a man whose love letters feel achingly familiar. But as their connection deepens, so does her sense that she's been here before. The similarities must be a coincidence, right? Because if not, Aubrey may have to choose between the life she's built and the love she left behind.

Second Chance Romance: A Harlot's Bay Novel
by Olivia Dade

Karl and Molly were never together. There was a time, right after high school, where it seemed like they might finally cross the line from friends to lovers—but instead, a foolish misunderstanding meant they never spoke again. Molly went to LA and got married. Karl stayed in Harlot's Bay and bought a bakery. The only connection the pair has shared over the years is painfully one-sided: now divorced, Molly narrates monster romance audiobooks, and Karl is an ever-diligent listener, clinging to his only piece of the one that got away. Still, Molly hasn't totally left Harlot's Bay behind. When she hears that Karl's obituary has run in the local paper, unexpected grief prompts her to hop on the next flight to Maryland—where she finds Karl very much alive, the victim of nothing but an accidental obituary.

Our next discussion:
Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 pm
Takara Japanese Restaurant, 1 Green St, Medfield, MA
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss a different contemporary romance novel over drinks and sushi! Please email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list as RSVPs will be required each month so we can reserve enough seats. This month's book is on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

The Rom-Commers
by Katherine Center

Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She's spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies. But she's also been the sole caretaker for her dad. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates, it's a break too big to pass up. Emma's younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to LA for six weeks. Charlie Yates doesn't want to write with anyone, but Emma's not going down without a fight. She will convince him that love stories matter—even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if the love story they're writing comes true?

Our next discussion:
Tuesday, February 3, 6:30 pm
Library Meeting Room on Lower Level
Looking to read more Romantasy and meet other readers? Stop by for our Romantasy Book Club! The club usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30, but we do recommend confirming details on our events calendar in case of changes. Don't forget to bring your dragon!

Shield of Sparrows
by Devney Perry

The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I've spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father's throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I'm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him—bound to a future I didn't choose and a husband I barely know.