Romance
February 2024
Events @ Your Library
Crowns Tea
Saturday, February 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Library
Thick Descriptions' Signature Event, The Crowns Tea, celebrates the rich tradition of church hats and is a tribute to the book, "Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats" by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. All attendees are encouraged to wear a fancy hat, their "Sunday Best" attire and prepare to enjoy amazing food, tea, and learn about various human experiences. *This event is held at multiple locations. Please check the calendar for more information.
LANDSCAPE ART: BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON
Monday, February 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Edmond Library
Edmond Library's own version of a (non-alcoholic) paint and sip party is back! Bring your own beverage (if you like) and we'll provide everything else you need to make a beautiful art canvas to decorate your space or give as a gift.
Recent Releases
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend
by Emma R. Alban

If only Lady Gwen Bertram's wealthy, titled father would marry Miss Elizabeth Demeroven's impoverished widowed mother, it would solve everyone's problems! But as the young ladies scheme to bring their parents together, their own friendship deepens into love. Don't Want You Like a Best Friend is the 1st book in the Victorian-set Mischief & Matchmaking series. Read-alike: Lex Croucher's Infamous.
Second Duke's the Charm
by Kate Bateman

As co-owners of the London private investigative agency King & Co., childhood friends Tess, Ellie, and Daisy are experienced in the discreet handling of scandalous matters. But virginal dowager duchess Tess may have met her match in Justin Thornton, the new Duke of Wansford in this opening installment of the Her Majesty's Rebels series. Read-alikes: Julie Anne Long's Palace of Rogues series; Lenora Bell's Disgraceful Dukes series. 
You're the Duke That I Want
by Lenora Bell

Not long after "Danny Smith" abruptly ends their summer flirtation, wallflower Sandrine Oliver discovers his true identity: Dane Walker, the curricle-racing new Duke of Rydell. Hurt by his refusal to acknowledge her, Sandrine sets out to transform herself into the belle of the ball with the help of her new friends, the Pink Ladies. This Regency-set riff on the musical Grease kicks off the Thunderbolt Club series.
Never Meant to Stay
by Trisha Das

Stuck in Delhi and in need of a place to stay, wedding photographer Samara Mansingh moves in with the Khannas, family friends she hasn't seen since childhood. Despite a lifetime of never letting others get too close, Samara soon bonds with everyone, particularly handsome eldest son Sharav. This heartwarming homage to Georgette Heyer's The Grand Sophy boasts well-drawn characters and a chaste forced-proximity romance between likeable leads.
Hedging Your Bets
by Jayne Denker

In the five years since her divorce, pharmacist and avid gardener Gillian Pritchard has built a comfortable life for herself in tiny Willow Grove, New York. But the arrival of new neighbor Noah West presents her with a rival and a love interest all in one. This follow-up to The Rom-Com Agenda features a charming small town setting, a slow-burning enemies-to-lovers plot, and a lively supporting cast.
On the Plus Side
by Jenny L. Howe

Cast on the reality TV show On the Plus Side, shy receptionist Everly Winters undergoes an onscreen makeover while bonding behind-the-scenes with gruff cameraman Logan. For fans of: Kate Stayman-London's One to Watch, Julie Murphy's If the Shoe Fits, or Michele Grant's Losing to Win.
Red String Theory
by Lauren Kung Jessen

Artist Rooney Gao spends one enchanted evening with NASA engineer Jack Liu at a Lantern Festival celebration before they return to their very different lives on opposite coasts. But fate has other plans for them. Fans of the film Serendipity should enjoy this "smart, sensitive, and striking" (Kirkus Reviews) romance by the author of Lunar Love.
The Stage Kiss
by Amelia Jones

Cast as the leads in a touring production of a Pride and Prejudice-inspired musical, actors Eden Blake and Brennon Thorne must pretend to fall in love on stage each night despite their mutual antipathy. For fans of: Lucy Parker's Act Like It or Bridget Morrissey's Love Scenes.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon
by Kimberly Lemming

Humble spice trader Cinnamon Hotpepper ventures far outside her comfort zone when she rescues demon Fallon Ozul, who brings her along on a dangerous quest to destroy an evil goddess. Originally self-published, this "delightfully over-the-top and raunchy" (Booklist) fantasy romance marks the 1st installment of the Mead Mishaps series, which continues with That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.
Last Call at the Local
by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

Stranded in Ireland after her guitar is stolen, American singer-songwriter Rainie Hart takes a job at a pub owned by Jack Dunne, whose untreated OCD threatens his livelihood. Sympathetic leads must unpack their emotional baggage before they can find their happily-ever-after in this 3rd book in the series that began with Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships.
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Resources @ Your Library
Friends of the Library Booksale
Join us at the Friends of the Library Booksale at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Fri, Feb 24-Sun, Feb 26. Friday from 1-7 pm is a Members Only Pre-Sale event while Saturday & Sunday will be open to the public for free.
Adult Learning Center
Learn foundational, career-enhancing skills by using the expert writing lab, study tools and more. The Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.