Our October 2025 Picks
 
Recent Releases
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn : a novel by Valerie Bowman
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn
by Valerie Bowman

Newly unemployed and single, Ellie Lawson is forced to return to her parents' inn in on Long Island. Anticipating peace, she instead finds Aiden—the attractive son of the local orchard owner—already living in the inn's attic apartment. As they become roommates and work together on the crucial Harvest Festival to save their respective family businesses, friction arises from conflicting values and growing feelings. But through small-town life, Ellie rediscovers charm, Aiden finds more depth to her ways, and their collaboration for the future draw the two closer together.
My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein
My Big Fat Fake Marriage
by Charlotte Stein

When editor Henry Samuel "Beck" Beckett confesses to his neighbor, aspiring writer Connie Evans, that he has lied to his coworkers about being married, she offers to pose as his wife at a company writing retreat. As the tension builds between them at the retreat, they discover that there's only one bed... For fans of: The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez.
See you at the finish line by Zac Hammett
See You at the Finish Line
by Zac Hammett

When news leaks that Cambridge University athlete George receives academic preferential treatment, he's told he must actually study this year to pass his exams, so that's when he asks economics whizz Lucas for help, who agrees, but on one condition: George will help Lucas finally seduce his long-time crush, Amir.
How to sell a romance by Alexa Martin
How to Sell a Romance
by Alexa Martin

Kindergarten teacher Emerson joins a too-good-to-be-true beauty company to make ends meet, but ultimately teams up with Lucas, whose ex was ruined by the same scheme, to expose its shady secrets and grapple with their increasingly unprofessional chemistry.
The build-a-boyfriend project : a novel by Mason Deaver
The Build-a-boyfriend Project 
by Mason Deaver

Eli Francis, a frustrated assistant at an online magazine, fakes a dating advice article while secretly profiling awkward but endearing Peter Park, only to find their staged relationship shifting into something real as ambition, honesty and vulnerability collide in unexpected ways.
Pugs and kisses by Farrah Rochon
Pugs and Kisses
by Farrah Rochon

Now a nationally recognized veterinary surgeon, Bryson Mitchell is stunned when he encounters his college crush Evie Williams for the first time in half a decade, and when they learn the animal shelter where they used to volunteer is in danger of closing, the two work together to save it.
Crash test : a novel by Amy James
Crash Test
by Amy James

Twenty-four-year-old Formula 1 phenom Travis Keeping battling for the championship is sent spinning after his secret love, Formula 2 driver Jacob Nichols, is involved in a massive crash.
Paranormal Romances for Spooky Season
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Bride
by Ali Hazelwood

Misery Lark, daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest must abandonee her cloaked existence among humans and uphold a historic alliance with the Weres by marrying their Alpha, Lowe Moreland. 
Fang Fiction
by Kate Stayman-London

When hotel manager Tess Rosenbloom discovers that the vampire world of her favorite book series is real, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about the Blood Feud novels -- including the villainous Callum's true nature. Readers who enjoy witty love letters to fantasy fandoms, like Rosie Danan's Fan Service, will sink their teeth into this "clever, richly imagined, and downright fun" romance (Booklist). 
Big witch energy by Molly Harper
Big Witch Energy
by Molly Harper

Caroline Wilton is trapped on the island of Starfall Point, unless she wants to risk death by freak accident due to a family curse. Her contentment with staying local and running the Wilted Rose Tavern changes when her high school sweetheart (and heartbreaker) moves home to run the island's clinic. Soon, she finds herself grappling with her growing feelings for him—all while adjusting to her coven membership and a new ability to see ghosts.
Angelika Frankenstein makes her match : a novel by Sally Thorne
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match
by Sally Thorne

The younger sister of Victor Frankenstein embarks on her own project, resurrecting an intended beau who is more intent on uncovering his forgotten identity than in romance in the new novel from the best-selling author of The Hating Game.
My vampire plus-one / :  Plus-one by Jenna Levine
My Vampire Plus-one
by Jenna Levine

Convincing Reginald Cleaves, who is rude, arrogant and a total fashion disaster, to pose as her date for yet another family wedding, Amelia Collins, believing no one could want to marry him, soon discovers, as his centuries-old secrets come to light, that she sucks at first impressions.
A witch's guide to fake dating a demon by Sarah Hawley
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
by Sarah Hawley

Mariel Spark, a witch from the powerful Spark family, prefers baking over magic. But when she accidentally summons demon Ozroth the Ruthless for a soul bargain, their forced proximity leads to an awkward fake relationship. an Ozroth restore his reputation without Mariel losing access to her emotions, including love?
Best hex ever : a novel by Nadia El-Fassi
Best Hex Ever
by Nadia El-Fassi

Dina Whitlock, a talented kitchen witch running a London café with magic-infused treats, grapples with a love curse while preparing for her best friend's upcoming wedding where she unexpectedly hits it off with the best man. Original.
A Ghost in Shining Armor
by Therese Beharrie

Gemma Daniels' meet-cute with Levi Walker takes an unexpected turn when she discovers he's actually a ghost who's been sent to help her reunite with the twin sister she never knew she had. But what she doesn't know is that if Levi succeeds, he'll be returned to life; if he fails, he'll be gone for good. Will their slow-burn relationship -- and Levi -- survive the challenge? For fans of: Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland.
Rise and Divine
by Lana Harper

In this steamy conclusion to the Witches of Thistle Grove series, devil eater Dasha Avramov and her witch ex-girlfriend Ivy team up to save their town -- and maybe their relationship -- after a malevolent entity descends on Thistle Grove during a festival. Try these next: Hazel Beck's Witchlore novels; Molly Harper's Starfall Point series. 
 
NEW! Romance Book Club
 
Our first discussion:
Wednesday, October 15, 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.
We will be discussing:
Thank you for listening : a novel by Julia Whelan
Thank You for Listening
by Julia Whelan

An audiobook narrator and former actress Sewanee Chester, after having a one-night stand with a handsome stranger in Las Vegas, returns home to narrate a romance novel and forms a connection with the anonymous author. But when his identity is finally revealed, she must risk everything for desire.

Written and narrated by celebrated audiobook narrator Julia Whelan! (We highly recommend listening to this one on audiobook or e-audiobook via Libby or Hoopla!)
 
Romantasy Book Club
 
Our next discussion:
Tuesday, November 4, 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. Copies of our next book are on reserve at the Circulation Desk. Don't forget to bring magical heirloom typewriter!
We will be discussing:
Divine rivals : a novel by Rebecca Ross
Divine Rivals
by Rebecca Ross

When 18-year-old journalist Iris Winnow's personal letters fall into the hands of her rival at the paper, she forges a magical connection that follows her into the battle for her family, the fate of humankind, and love.
 
Want to explore more ideas?
Check out our library's Romance book lists for more recommendations!​