| An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa ColeSpy vs. Spy: Experienced Loyal League operative Daniel Cumberland and new recruit Janeta Sanchez share a deep distrust of humanity and a burning desire for revenge. But one of them's a double agent.
Why you might like it: Set during the American Civil War, this 3rd book in the Loyal League series boasts memorable characters, an exciting espionage plot, and well-researched historical details.
For fans of: Beverly Jenkins' historical House of LeVeq series. |
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| The Whole Package by Marie HarteStarring: Former Marine Reid Griffiths, owner of the Vets on the Go! moving company, and marketing whiz Naomi Starr, whose PR firm represents the fledgling business.
Series alert: This heartwarming workplace romance kicks off the Movin' On series; it also features appearances by characters from author Marie Harte's Donnigans series.
You might also like: Though not as steamy, Donna Kauffman's Blue Hollow Falls is another feel-good small town romance series about military veterans who find love while readjusting to civilian life. |
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| Crazy Cupid Love by Amanda HegerStarring: "Cupid" Eliza Herman, an accident-prone descendant of Eros who avoids all physical contact (which tends to cause insta-love).
What happens: A family emergency forces Eliza to fill in at her parents' Cupid-for-Hire matchmaking business, where her on-the-job mentor is Jake Sanders, her childhood best friend and secret crush.
Why you might like it: This whimsical romantic comedy incorporates ancient Greek mythology into its "quirky, entertaining" (Booklist) take on modern love. |
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| The Good Ones by Jenn McKinlayWhat happens: Maisy Kelly hires restoration architect Ryder Copeland to renovate her great-aunt's ramshackle Queen Anne house, which she plans to turn into a romance bookstore.
Why you might like it: Set in North Carolina, this heartwarming opening installment of the Happily Ever After series boasts small-town charm and relatable characters.
For fans of: renovation-themed romances such as Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro trilogy or Susan Wiggs' Bella Vista series. |
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| Just in Time for a Highlander by Gwyn CreadyStarring: Duncan MacHarg, an investment banker with a passion for historical reenactment; Highland lass Abby Kerr, who must defend her clan's territory from the English and save her family from financial ruin.
What happens: Transported back in time to 1706 Scotland, Duncan offers to help Abby. Though his 21st-century skills turn out to be of limited use in the 18th-century Scottish highlands, he has other talents with which to win Abby's heart.
Series alert: This witty and engaging time travel romance is the 1st installment of the the Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands series. |
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| Discovery of Desire by Susanne LordWhat it's about: Arriving in Bombay, India, to wed a man she's never seen, "venture girl" Mina Adams finds herself drawn to explorer Seth Mayhew, who needs her fiancé's help to track down his missing sister.
Series alert: This engaging Victorian romance is the 2nd in the London Explorers series, after In Search of Scandal.
You might also like: Stephanie Laurens' swashbuckling Adventurers Quartet, which begins with The Lady's Command. |
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| Holiday in the Hamptons by Sarah MorganWhat happens: When her ex-husband, veterinarian Seth Carlyle, reappears in her life, Manhattan-based dogwalker Felicity "Fliss" Knight claims to be her twin sister. Since their three-month marriage ended ten years ago, she might just get away with it. (Or not).
Why you might like it: This 5th book in the Manhattan with Love series gives two ex-lovers a second chance at happily-ever-after.
For fans of: Kristan Higgins' My One and Only. |
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| The Other Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel by Julia QuinnWhat happens: During a visit to the Dorset coast, Poppy Bridgerton is accidentally kidnapped by privateer Andrew Rokesby.
Spinoff alert: Set in Georgian England, this 3rd standalone novel of the Rokesby series introduces Julia Quinn fans to the previous generation of the Bridgerton family.
For fans of: Historical romances with long-running family sagas such as Julie Anne Long's Pennyroyal Green series or Stephanie Laurens' Cynster novels. |
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| Acting on Impulse by Mia SosaStarring: personal trainer Tori Alvarez and Hollywood heartthrob Carter Stone, who meet during a Caribbean vacation and decide that what happens in Aruba, stays in Aruba.
You might also like: Alexis Daria's Take the Lead, which also features a Puerto Rican heroine who fears that falling for a celebrity will ruin her life.
Want a taste? "I don't know her name, nationality, age, or occupation, but I know this: Someday I'm going to marry the woman sitting in 12D." |
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