Romance
September 2026
Recent Releases
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto
In Stormy Weather
by Chelsea Curto

Meteorologists and longtime rivals Quincy Monroe and Sebastian Dunn, who are competing for the same job at the National Weather Service, reluctantly team up to cover a record-breaking Florida hurricane season. Over a scorching Florida summer, Sebastian and Quincy are forced into close proximity. Setting aside their grudges to chase storms and stay alive is one thing, but can they weather the inevitable collision of their hearts? An action-packed enemies-to-lovers romance. 
Book Club Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
Book Club Boyfriend
by Jenny Holiday

After author Jack Branksome rejects producer Blair Kellermoon's offer to make his debut novel part of her celebrity book club, Jack's apology leads to a texting friendship. When he confesses he has writer's block, Blair invites Jack to stay in her Los Angeles pool house, and the pair's close proximity has them wondering if they want more than friendship. For fans of: Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez.
Something about September: A Cozy Fall Romance by Julia McKay
Something about September: A Cozy Fall Romance
by Julia McKay

Rebecca Macintosh has always felt that there's just something about September--nostalgia, crisp mornings, and possibility. But not this year. Rebecca has thirty days to return home to fix up her late grandmother's diner or face the consequences. And the only contractor in town? Cort Adams. The man who rejected her one year ago. She'd been hoping to avoid him forever. As the golden leaves start to fall, Rebecca may find that there's more to her hometown--and to Cort--than she'd realized, and that the dreams she's been chasing might have been the wrong ones. 
Just a Highland Fling by Naina Kumar
Just a Highland Fling
by Naina Kumar

In Aberdeen, Scotland for her estranged father's nuptials, reality TV producer Neelu Pillai has a steamy one-night stand with hot Malayali Indian Scottish stranger Jacob, who she later discovers is a close personal friend of her father and the bride-to-be. When Neelu makes an off-color remark that sends the bride fleeing from the rehearsal dinner, Neelu, Jacob, and her father set out to find her. For fans of: The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn.
International Relations by Zac Hammett
International Relations
by Zac Hammett

Max has never had time for a relationship working in the high-stakes world of international diplomacy. But when a high-profile ambassadorial position opens up in Athens, Max is discreetly advised that his single status isn't helping his chances. In this line of work, appearances matter, and Max's rival Quentin has an advantage in the form of his charming and accomplished girlfriend. Determined not to lose out, Max hires Hunter, a charismatic actor, to play the perfect boyfriend. There's only one thing that could make all this even more complicated--if Max and Hunter's feelings for each other start becoming real.
Reasons to Be Loved by You by Hannah Brown
Reasons to Be Loved by You
by Hannah Brown

Perfectionist and former pageant girl Nikki Bennet is looking forward to  4th of July with her family, as she still hasn't quite recovered from finding out on national television that her fiance Aaron had been dating another woman. But when she arrives home, her brother Cooper makes a surprise announcement: he's engaged to Cara -- the woman Aaron had been seeing behind Nikki's back. To stop the wedding, Nikki discovers an unlikely ally in Cara's brother, Nate Lancolm. While their bond begins as shared shock over their siblings' rushed nuptials, it quickly deepens into something more.
Vera Stein Is Fine by Julie Murphy
Vera Stein Is Fine
by Julie Murphy

Looking for a fresh start after she learns that her "boss with benefits" plans to replace her, 40-year-old aspiring screenwriter Vera Stein moves into her grandmother's Palm Springs retirement community, where she runs into Elias Buckley, her ex who's now working as the community's doctor. Will they find a second chance at love? Try this next: See You at the Sunset by Susan Lee.
The Best I Never Had by Amy Buchanan
The Best I Never Had
by Amy Buchanan

Thea is determined to be her sister's perfect maid of honor, even if she finds it odd that she hadn't heard of the fiance until the ring was on Addy's finger. But upon arrival, Thea realizes these aren't strangers. Among the familiar faces is Owen Hayes--the man who, three years ago, paid her to pretend to be his girlfriend at a family wedding. Now, with his younger brother's wedding underway, Owen begs Thea to reprise their roles. But as old sparks reignite and the lines between pretense and reality blur, Thea and Owen will have to choose: carry on their greatest performance yet or admit the truth--that it was never fake at all.
Experiments in Offline Dating by Kat MacKenzie
Experiments in Offline Dating
by Kat MacKenzie

A sharp-witted enemies-to-lovers romcom about a podcaster who embarks on a matchmaking tour of Ireland and gets trapped with a grump who pushes all of her buttons. Maya and Tadhg journey across picturesque landscapes and green countryside until their constant verbal sparring feels increasingly like chemistry. And the more time they spend together, the more Maya begins to wonder if perhaps she's not so catastrophic at love after all. Brimming with humor and delicious tension, this heartfelt travel romance is the perfect escape 
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