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| Not in My Book by Katie HoltPeruvian American graduate student/aspiring romance author Rosie Maxwell butts heads with her former crush-turned-rival, literary fiction snob Aiden Huntington, when the two are paired together to co-write a novel for their creative writing class. Can they plot their way to a happily ever after? For fans of: slow-burn opposites attract romances like Emily Henry's Beach Read. |
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| How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. HowePlus-size bisexual woman Haleigh Berkshire is ready give up on dating -- until she agrees to let her friends and family set her up on ten dates. But when her best friend Jack wants to be added to the list, she'll have to confront her true feelings for him. For fans of: feel-good romances like Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni and Have We Met? by Camille Baker. |
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| Temple of Swoon by Jo SeguraIn this banter-filled spin-off of Jo Segura's action-packed debut, Raiders of the Lost Heart, archeologist Miriam "Miri" Jacobs is appointed co-lead on an expedition in search of the Lost City of the Moon in the Brazilian Amazon. Tagging along for the trip is Rafael "Rafa" Monfils, a journalist whose ulterior motives are thwarted when he starts to fall for Miri. Try this next: The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea. |
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| Single Player by Tara TaiWhen aspiring video game writer Cat Li lands her dream job writing romance storylines for Compass Hollow, she's paired with narrative director and romance-averse Andi Zhang, who's recovering from a recent doxxing after gamers discovered Andi was nonbinary and Asian American. Can the pair overcome their prickly dynamic to create a love story in-game...and in real-life? For fans of: TJ Alexander, Helen Hoang, and Sally Thorne. |
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| Cloaked in Beauty by Karen WitemeyerThis 3rd stand-alone entry in the Christian historical romance series Texas Ever After stars the reclusive Scarlett Radcliffe (alias Letty Hood), who returns home to claim her birthright with the help of Pinkerton detective Philip Carmichael. This "Little Red Riding Hood" retelling set in the Old West will appeal to fans of Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy and Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham. |
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Back after this : a novel
by Linda Holmes
"A podcast producer agrees to host a new series about modern dating-but will the show jeopardize her chance at finding real love? From the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and Flying Solo"
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The Devil's Charm
by Megan Frampton
Charming Lord Lucian Blackwood and proper Lady Diantha Courtenay share an unforgettable kiss at a wedding and soon find themselves paired on a family project, forcing them to confront their undeniable attraction despite their opposing natures and a longstanding family feud. Original.
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The Prince's Heart
by Ben Chalfin
In Soeria, Prince Darien Garros struggles between royal duty and his desire for genuine love, finding hope in Tag Leara until a sudden tragedy thrusts him into an unexpected role; now, he must navigate the conflicting demands of legacy and personal longing to reshape his kingdom's future. Original.
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Never planned on you : a novel
by Lindsay Hameroff
Ali Rubin's drunken bet in London leads to a matching tattoo with stranger Graham, and when he unexpectedly shows up in her hometown, Baltimore, to get married at his grandmother's historic hotel?—?where Ali is planning the wedding?—?they try to ignore their chemistry. Original.
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An overdue match
by Sarah Monzon
"After losing her hair to alopecia, librarian Evangeline Kelly decided that she isn't heroine material, so she turns to matchmaking library patrons instead. Tattoo artist Tai Davis uncovers her scheme and strikes a deal for her to go on dates with him inexchange for keeping her secret, but they'll both learn you can't judge a book-or each other-by the cover"
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Wooing the Witch Queen
by Stephanie Burgis
In a gaslamp-lit world of magic and danger, Queen Saskia, a feared sorceress, unknowingly hires an Imperial archduke disguised as a librarian, sparking a forbidden romance that threatens to unravel their secrets, alliances, and the fragile peace between their lands.
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But not too bold
by H. Pueyo
When Dália becomes the keeper of keys for Anatema, a monstrous spider-woman with a deadly appetite for laudanum and human brides, she must uncover the truth behind her predecessor's death before she becomes her next victim. 60,000 first printing.
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Change of heart : a novel
by Falon Ballard
A workaholic lawyer, Campbell Andrews, finds herself magically transported to a charming small town, where her only way back to her career-driven life is to experience the one thing she loathes most: true love. Original.
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Every Tom, Dick & Harry : a novel
by Elinor Lipman
Emma Lewis reluctantly takes over her parents' estate-sale business, facing her quirkiest job yet involving clearing a scandalous B&B, but as she navigates its colorful clients, she discovers unexpected paths to fulfillment and happiness. (general fiction). Simultaneous.
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First-time Caller
by B. K. Borison
Aiden Valentine has a secret: he's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.
Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job; an incredible family; and a smart, slightly devious kid. But when all of Baltimore is suddenly scrutinizing her love life-or lack thereof—she begins to question if she's as happy as she thought. Maybe a little more romance wouldn't be such a bad thing.
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Get lost with you : a novel
by Sophie Sullivan
Jillian Keller, a single mom rooted in routine, and Levi Bright, a chef returning to rebuild his life, reconnect at Get Lost Lodge, navigating past hurts and rekindled feelings, in the second novel of the series following Love, Naturally. Original.
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The launch date : a novel
by Annabelle Slator
After being dumped and facing career stagnation, Grace Hastings reluctantly teams up with her rival, Eric Bancroft, to develop a new dating app focused on real-life connections, leading to a series of chaotic and revealing first dates that challenge their perceptions of love and each other. Original.
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Deep end
by Ali Hazelwood
A disciplined diver, Scarlett Vandermeer, has her carefully focused life upended when a secret bond with swim champion Lukas Blomqvist turns their“just a fling” into a deep connection, threatening her heart and her Olympic dreams.
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Dream Girl Drama
by Tessa Bailey
Hockey player Sig falls for Chloe, only to discover she's his soon-to-be stepsister, forcing them to navigate family tensions and a growing attraction, in the third novel of the series following The Au Pair Affair. Simultaneous. 250,000 first printing.
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The love lyric
by Kristina Forest
"An R&B singer and a PR executive find love that hits the right notes in this romance by Kristina Forest, USA Today bestselling author of The Partner Plot. Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-four, got pregnant and married...and then became a widow and a single mother all within the span of a year and a half. Now, after years of hustling, Iris is the director of partnerships at a beauty company and mother to spunky five-year-oldCalla. Despite her busy life, she still can't help but feel lonely. She just needs to catch her breath-and one night, at her sister Violet's wedding, when she steps outside to do just that, she sees a certain singer who takes her breath away. . . . By all accounts, pop R&B singer Angel Harrison has it made. He's a successful musician and has just scored a brand ambassador deal with an emerging beauty company. But he's still not fulfilled; he's not producing songs he's passionate about, and there's a gaping hole in his love life. When he visits the Save Face Beauty office to kickstart his campaign, he's shocked to see Iris, his stylist's sister-the beautiful woman he hasn't stopped thinking about for longer than he wants to admit. Despite their obvious attraction to each other, they must stay professional throughout the campaign tour-which doesn't quite pan out. But when it becomes clear their lives aren't in sync, can they fall back in step to the same rhythm and beat?"
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Mutual Interest
by Olivia Wolfgang-smith
At the turn of the 20th century, Vivian Lesperance operates Clancey & Schmidt, a preeminent manufacturer of soap, perfume, and candles, from behind the image of Oscar Schmidt and Squire Clancey, and when Oscar and Squire fall in love, the trio form a new partnership, in this story of queer romance and power.
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A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke
by Adriana Herrera
Aurora runs a risky underground women's clinic in Paris while finding herself drawn to the new Duke of Annan as he protects her from danger in the third novel of the series following An Island Princess Starts a Scandal. Original.
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Scythe & Sparrow
by Brynne Weaver
In small-town Nebraska, heartbroken doctor Fionn Kane crosses paths with Rose Evans, a daring circus performer with a dangerous secret, as their unexpected connection forces them to confront past wounds and the ghosts that threaten to unravel their fragile peace. Original.
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The Charlie Method
by Elle Kennedy
Charlotte, a model biomedical engineering student, blows off steam as her adventurous alter-ego“Charlie,” only to find herself entangled with hockey players Will and Beckett, whose messy secrets and growing connections force them all to confront their desires, identities and the line between lust and love. Original.
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Cursebound : a novel
by Saara El-Arifi
"Yeeran and Lettle are no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now they're bound by shackles of their hearts, in this sequel to Faebound from the national bestselling author. United by war. Betrayed by destiny. Cursed by love"
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The antlered king
by Marianne Gordon
Hellevir must unravel Death's riddles while she grapples with her duty to—and love for?—?Princess Sullivain, whose obsession with consolidating power grows in the face of civil war.
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Never gamble your heart
by Lindsay Lovise
Genteel Frankie Turner suspects her missing sister is involved with hasty marriages between“troublemaking” women and undeserving men, and since the thread connecting the groomsmen is Rockford's gambling hall, owned by Jasper Jones, she becomes governess to Jasper's ward, and he helps her find her sister while risking his heart. Original.
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