Romance
May 2026

Recent Releases
Cover of A Lady for All Seasons by TJ Alexander
A Lady for All Seasons
by TJ Alexander

In 1820 London, impoverished Verbena Montrose arranges a marriage of convenience with her gay friend Etienne, but the scheme is exposed by gossipy poet Flora Whitcombe. When the confrontation between the two women sparks an instant attraction, their burgeoning friendship is upended by the arrival of nobleman William Forsyth, who hopes to court Verbena himself. The catch? William and Flora are the same person, and Verbena has no idea. For fans of: The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley.
Cover of The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn
The Paris Match
by Kate Clayborn

In Paris for her ex-sister-in-law's wedding, physician Layla Bailey finds herself reluctantly paired with best man Griffin when the latter accuses her of giving the bride cold feet. While working together to make sure the wedding goes off without a hitch, Layla wonders if she's finally ready to move on from her divorce -- and if Griffin is the one to help her do it. Try this next: Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen; The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa.
Cover of Queen of the Night Sky by Amalie Howard
Queen of the Night Sky
by Amalie Howard

Starkeeper Surya Saab finds herself torn between Roshan Acharia, who's vying for the throne of Oryndhr, and the Night King Darrius of Everlea, who once appeared to her in a dream, in this fast-paced and evocative conclusion to the Starkeeper duology. For fans of: Jen L. Grey's Fated to Darkness novels; Hannah Whitten's Nightshade Crown novels.
Cover of Love Song by Elle Kennedy
Love Song
by Elle Kennedy

After her boyfriend cheats on her, college student Blake Logan decides to spend her summer at the Lake Tahoe home her family co-owns, but she doesn't count on Wyatt Garrett, her teenage crush, staying there too. The pair agree to a no-strings-attached fling, but find it difficult to keep things casual. This steamy 1st in a spin-off series stars the children of the characters introduced in Elle Kennedy's Off Campus novels. For fans of: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune.
Cover of The Fortune Flip by Lauren Kung Jessen
The Fortune Flip
by Lauren Kung Jessen

Seeking reassurance from a fortune teller, unlucky data analyst Hazel Yen has a run-in (literally) with Logan Wells, a perpetually lucky carpenter with whom she shares a kiss -- and a winning lottery ticket. When they cash in their winnings, their fortunes flip. As they work together to change Logan's bad luck, they find themselves learning more about themselves -- and each other. For fans of: One & Only by Maurene Goo.
Cover of Big Girl Blitz by Danielle Allen
Big Girl Blitz
by Danielle Allen

Jazmyn Payne fled her hometown--and the fatphobes who made her life hell- the minute she graduated high school. Growing up, her haven was her Aunt Addison, and when her health takes a drastic turn, she insists that Jazz should spice up her life. Emphasis on spice.
Cover of More Than Friends by Denise Hunter
More Than Friends
by Denise Hunter

Who knew that returning home after a broken engagement could be the best decision you ever made? Denise Hunter is back with another heartwarming contemporary romance with a sweet friends-to-more story, featuring a saltwater cowboy. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Hallmark movies.
Cover of The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White
The Fox and the Devil
by Kiersten White

Anneke has a complicated relationship with her father, Abraham Van Helsing--doctor, scientist, and madman devoted to the study of vampires--until the night she comes home to find him murdered, with a surreally beautiful woman looming over his body. A woman who leaves no trace behind, other than the dreams and nightmares that now plague Anneke every night.
Cover of Enemies to Lovers by Alisha Rai
Enemies to Lovers
by Alisha Rai

When his FBI agent brother Avi goes missing, librarian Krish Anand poses as Avi and enlists the help of con woman Sejal Chaudhary to track down members of Cobra, the Indian crime syndicate that he believes is responsible (and is run by Sejal's family). But Sejal has secrets of her own -- including an ex-boyfriend hot on her trail -- and the pair's road trip becomes increasingly dangerous. Fans of Charish Reid's Fool Me Twice will enjoy Alisha Rai's 2nd action-packed Partners in Crime novel.
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