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| A Rogue of One's Own by Evie DunmoreWhat it's about: To promote the cause of women's suffrage, Lady Lucie Tedbury acquires a partial ownership stake in a publishing house only to discover that her new business partner is none other than her childhood nemesis, Lord Tristan Ballentine.
Want a taste? "No, she was a political activist approaching the age of 30. She was not just left on the shelf, she was the shelf."
Series alert: A Rogue of One's Own is the 2nd book in the League of Extraordinary Women series, after Bringing Down the Duke. |
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| Breathe the Sky by Michelle HazenWhat it's about: the slow-burning enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance between gentle wildlife biologist Mari Tucker and Jack Wyatt, the cranky, foul-mouthed construction foreman in charge of the job site to which Mari has been assigned.
Is it for you? Both Mari and Jack are survivors of abuse and their traumatic past experiences inform their relationship.
Reviewers say: This "heart-melting and intensely passionate contemporary romance is a balm for the soul" (Booklist). |
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| Like Lovers Do by Tracey LivesayStarring: orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicole Allen, who agrees to help out her old pal Benjamin Reed Van Mont by pretending to be his girlfriend.
Why it can't work: Despite some steamy hammock sex, Nicole can't afford distractions as she begins her fellowship, while Ben, the child of workaholic parents, is wary of dating someone so devoted to her career.
Series alert: Like Lovers Do is the 2nd installment (after Sweet Talkin' Lover) of the Girls Trip series, which follows a quartet of Black college friends as they search for love and career success. |
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| You Lucky Dog by Julia LondonWhat happens: Due to a mix-up on the part of Brant the dog-walker, spunky publicist Carly Kennedy and shy neuroscience professor Tobias Maxwell "Max" Sheffington now have each other's basset hounds.
And then: Pups Baxter and Hazel fall in love, paving the way for Carly and Max's own unlikely romance.
Read it for: likable leads, a witty opposites-attract romance, and a zany supporting cast. |
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Love Your Life
by Sophie Kinsella
After a recent breakup and dating app debacle, Ava decides to put love on hold and escapes to a remote writers'rs;retreat in coastal Italy. At the retreat, attendees aren't allowed to reveal their real name or any personal details...
When the neighboring martial arts retreat is canceled and a few of its attendees join their small writing community, Ava, now going by "Aria"; meets ";Dutch" ; a man who seems too good to be true. The two embark on a baggage-free, whirlwind love affair, cliff-jumping into gem-colored Mediterranean waters and exploring the splendor of the Italian coast. Things seem to be perfect for Aria and Dutch.
But then their real identitiies Ava and Matt ;must return to London. As their fantasy starts to fade, they discover just how different their personal worlds are. From food choices to annoying habits to sauna etiquette . . . are they compatible in anything? Can they reconcile their differences to find one life together?
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| Better Than People by Roan ParrishThe situation: Sweet-natured graphic designer Simon Burke, who prefers animals to people, volunteers to assist grouchy illustrator Jack Matheson with pet care after an accident leaves Jack with a broken leg.
The complications: Simon's severe anxiety and Jack's reluctance to trust anyone following a crushing betrayal by his former best friend and creative collaborator.
Why you might like it: This character-driven romance emphasizes both its leads' individual emotional growth and their sweet yet steamy relationship; a well-drawn supporting cast cheers them on. |
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Focus on: Paranormal Romance
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Bears Behaving Badly
by MaryJanice Davidson
What it is: the 1st book in the BeWere My Heart paranormal romance series, featuring the dedicated employees of the Interspecies Placement Agency (IPA), a foster care system for at-risk shifter youth.
Starring: werebear Annette Garsea, an IPA caseworker who teams up with her colleague (and secret crush), bear-shifter PI David Auberon, to protect a group of shifter teens from traffickers.
For fans of: the quirky shifter characters; zany, action-packed plots; and rapid-fire banter of Shelly Laurenston's Honey Badger Chronicles.
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| Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene FrostWhat happens: Veritas, a vampire Law Guardian, forges an temporary alliance with Ian, a roguish vampire master, in order to defeat their common enemy, the time-freezing, soul-stealing demon Dagon.
Read it for: "wild, magically enhanced sex and bloody, bone-pulverizing battles" (Booklist).
Spinoff alert: Set in the world of the Night Huntress series, this 1st book in the Night Rebel pairs fan-favorite Ian and former supporting character Veritas, whose relationship continues to evolve in Wicked Bite. |
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Wolf Under Fire
by Paige Tyler
In order to find out who was responsible for her teammates’ slaughter, Special Threat Assessment Team agent Jestina Ridley reluctantly enlists the help of former Navy SEAL and alpha werewolf Jake Huang and his new pack.
You might also like: Deadly Obsession by April Hunt, also the first in a series..
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Sapphire flames
by Ilona Andrews
A Prime, the highest rank of magic user, and the Head of her House, Catalina Baylor must overcome her fears of using her unique powers to unravel a murder mystery with the help of a man from her past...
You might also like: Trail of Lightening by Rebecca Roanhorse
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