Romance
September 2026
Recent Releases
If Books Could Kill by Kate Eberle
If Books Could Kill
by Kate Eberle

When her wish to be the main character in romance novelist Anna Matthews' next book is magically granted, lovelorn Roxie Mitchell discovers that Anna has pivoted to thrillers...and that Roxie's so-called dream guy is actually trying to kill her. With the help of crime fiction-loving English professor Grant Hoffman, Roxie sets off on a globetrotting adventure to track down the killer -- and hopefully return to the real world. For fans of: meta romantic comedies like How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson.
The Final Score by Lana Ferguson
The Final Score
by Lana Ferguson

In this steamy follow-up to The Game Changer, graduate student Abby Thompson reluctantly moves into the spare room of hockey player Jack Baker, her brother's teammate, when her apartment floods. Sparks fly, but Abby's family trauma and Jack's depression stir up fears that they won't be able to make it work. For another emotionally intense romance starring well-developed characters, check out Fast Lane by C.S. Quill. 
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.
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.
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.
Dreamt I Found You by Jimin Han
Dreamt I Found You
by Jimin Han

At nine, Dahee Shin vowed to protect her cousin Channing. Decades later, that promise pulls her to a Korean American enclave in a New England beach town, where Channing’s idealism -- and mounting debt -- entangle her in a dangerous love triangle. Torn between Minjae Oh and manipulative politician Kent Cho, Channing risks repeating the tragic fate of Chunhyang and Mongryong. To save her cousin, Dahee must confront obsession, betrayal, and the cost of devotion.
Darling Daffodils Farm
by Brittanée Nicole

After her father's death, Tally Darling returns to her small New England hometown to help out with her family's flagging daffodil farm, where she butts heads with farmhand Jesse Walker, who has his own ideas about how to save the business. 
See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor
See You at the Summit
by Jordyn Taylor

Simone Whittaker spent most of her life pretending to be straight -- until a breakup pushes her to finally come out. A viral post and a new job at Toronto’s Rainbow Museum offer a fresh start, but she quickly clashes with Ryan Foley, a gruff (and frustratingly attractive) carpenter. Forced to travel together to the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, their tension turns to undeniable chemistry. Back home, Simone must reconcile her new identity with a relationship that challenges everything she thought she wanted.
The Magic of Untamed Hearts by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
The Magic of Untamed Hearts
by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

After awaking from an eight-year magical coma, Sky Flores feels like an outcast in small-town Cranberry, Virginia, a feeling that only gets worse when she begins communicating with local wildlife. When former reporter Adam Noemi arrives in town looking for a story to jump-start his flagging career, Sky offers herself as his subject, hoping that some positive press will cure her loneliness. 
The Re-Do List by Denise Williams
The Re-Do List
by Denise Williams

Willow experienced all her big firsts with her high school sweetheart. Now, reeling from their public breakup, she wants to get a re-do on those moments. While dog-sitting for her brother during his deployment, spending time with his best friend Deacon gives her the confidence to start checking items off her "Re-Do list." Operation Re-Do is innocent enough at first. But when the list of firsts turns from a first dance to first kisses and more, Deacon can't deny the connection he feels to Willow. They are both aware there's an end date to Willow's time in town... and even if she were to stay, Deacon doesn't know how to choose between his closest friend and the woman he's fallen in love with.
Toe to Toe by Falon Ballard
Toe to Toe
by Falon Ballard

Allegra Hart has been working her whole life to achieve one goal: become a principal ballerina. When her director starts holding auditions for the lead role in the company's latest production, Allegra sees this as her chance -- maybe her last chance. The catch? The director wants someone with sex appeal, and he doesn't think she's up to the task. Determined to prove him wrong, Allegra enlists the help of the lead dancer of an all-male revue, Cord Donovan, a classically trained dancer who is also the sexiest man she's ever met. In exchange for lessons on how to ramp up her sex appeal, she promises to help Cord choreograph a new partner piece for his show.
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
The Lust Crusade
by Jo Segura

Vacationing librarian Daniela "Dani" Guiterrez is shocked when she finds her presumed-dead crush, archaeologist Theo Galanis, alive in Greece. Theo's being held hostage by smugglers who believe he knows the location of priceless gemstone the Eye of the Minotaur -- and when they mistake Dani for Theo's fiancée, she's dragged into the quest, too. Fans of Kerry Rea's The Jewel of the Isle will want to pick up this 3rd and final action-packed entry in the Raiders of the Lost Heart series.
No Place Like You by Jillian Meadows
No Place Like You
by Jillian Meadows

Theo and Fable were childhood best friends, high school rivals, and then, when they both left Fern River, perfect strangers. But years later, they are back in their hometown-and maybe, after all this time, meant to be.
 
Dangerously Ours by Krista Ritchie
Dangerously Ours
by Krista Ritchie

X-con artist Phoebe Graves must pull off her most dangerous grift yet to protect the life she’s finally built. Once drifting from city to city, she’s formed real bonds in a wealthy Connecticut town -- but powerful threats now endanger those she loves, including her best friend Hailey and her partner-in-crime, Rocky. To secure a future together, they must confront their pasts and outwit the most formidable con artist they’ve ever faced.
 
Over and Over by Becky Hunter
Over and Over
by Becky Hunter

Lissa is at a low point when she meets Ash, but their instant connection feels strangely familiar. Soon, she begins seeing memories from past lives -- memories where Ash always appears in a different form. She falls in love with him every time, and every time, it ends badly. Determined to break the cycle, Lissa must discover what went wrong in the past. Can she and Ash finally change their fate and find happiness, or are they destined to lose each other again?
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