| The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold by Ally CarterIn 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. |
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| Zomromcom by Olivia DadeWhen 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. |
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| Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose DarlingIn 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. |
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| Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine GonzalezLooking for a fresh start after quitting her job in corporate law, New Yorker Lily Lyon books a summer rental at a gorgeous art deco apartment building in Miami, where she meets author Ben Romero, a fellow bibliophile who suggests they form a poolside book club. When their co-written book reviews go viral, they land a podcast deal -- but with summer’s end approaching, Lily’s afraid to make the jump from friendship to something more. For fans of: Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee. |
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| How to Sell a Romance by Alexa MartinWhen 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. |
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| Love Is a War Song by Danica NavaAfter 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. |
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| Silvercloak by L.K. StevenIn 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. |
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| Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa SussmanIn 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. |
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| Roll for Romance by Lenora WoodsWhen she's laid off from her marketing job in New York City, Sadie Brooks temporarily relocates to small-town Texas, where she joins her best friend's Dungeons & Dragons campaign and meets Noah Walker, a bartender who makes her question the life she thought she wanted. This "natural 20 on both story and sizzle" (Library Journal) will appeal to fans of Alexis Hall's Looking for Group and Cathy Yardley's Role Playing. |
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Friends to lovers : a novel
by Sally Blakely
"Best friends Joni and Ren have been inseparable since childhood. So when Joni moves across the country for her job, the two devise a creative way to stay in touch: they'll be each other's plus-ones every year for wedding season, no matter what else is happening in their lives. It's a tradition that works, until a line is crossed and the friendship they once thought was forever is ruined. Now Joni is back at their families' shared summer home for her sister's wedding, and she's determined to make the week perfect, even if it means faking a friendship with Ren--and avoiding the truth of why they have to fake it in the first place. How hard can it be to pretend to be friends with the person who once knew you best? But as sunny beach days together turn intostarry nights, Joni begins to question what her life is without Ren in it. And when the wedding arrives, bringing past heartaches to the surface, she'll be forced to decide if loving Ren means letting him go, or if theirs is a love story worth fighting for"
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The Dead Romantics
by Ashley Poston
Starring: Florence Day, a ghostwriter for a bestselling romance writer, and her new editor, Benji Andor, an actual ghost.
What happens: When her father unexpectedly dies, Florence must return to her hometown, while also dealing with Benji, who is not about to let anyone's death interfere with Florence's looming, last-chance deadline.
Is it for you? Although it ends happily, this Good Morning America Book Club pick tackles some heavy themes.
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August Lane
by Regina Black
From the author of The Art of Scandal comes a small-town romance about the visibility of Black women's voices in country music.
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Maid for each other
by Lynn Painter
"A millionaire and a housecleaner are a match maid in heaven in this dazzling new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Happily Never After. As a professional cleaner, Abi Mariano never thought her apartment would have anysort of infestation, but because of a floor-wide outbreak (thanks, Apartment 2B), she now needs somewhere to stay for a week. As a part-time student with two jobs, she doesn't have many options. Then the solution presents itself: the owner of the penthouse she cleans is out of town for the week. She normally wouldn't consider it, but he's literally never around (she's never even met him). It goes great...until she comes out of the bedroom one morning to find two strangers in the kitchen. They're the parents of the penthouse owner and they seem to think they've heard all about Abi-not as their son's maid, but as his girlfriend. Declan Powell has always put his career first, working his way up to executive vice president at Hathaway Holdings, but he still has his eyes set on the next level. When his parents mention they met his girlfriend Abi, he all but chokes on his escargot. As great as it sounds that she was just darling, he doesn't actually have a girlfriend-he made her up to get everyone off his back. When Dex finds out who Abi really is, he makes her a proposition: pretend to date him, and he'll provide everything she needs during their little arrangement. What harm would it do? It's purely business, no pleasure...right?"
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