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| Immortal Rose by Alexandra BrackenWhen the king of Albion is poisoned, underground perfumier Viola is the only one who can save him. She reluctantly teams up with Hugh Thorton, the royal spymaster, to hunt down the ingredients she'll need. But danger lurks around every corner, and both Viola and Hugh harbor secrets that could doom their quest. This slow-burn 1st in the Immortal Rose duology is perfect for fans of emotionally intense romantasy. Try this next: A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan. |
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| Mutual Discord by Liana De La RosaSparks fly between TikTok content creator Sofia Mendoza and her frequent commenter Alex Castillo...but then Alex shows up to a function with her best friend, Caitlin. With Alex now off-limits, Sofia finds her attraction to him increasingly hard to ignore. For fans of: will-they/won't-they friends to lovers romances like Next Level Love by Shameez Patel. |
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| Ship Happens by Mason DeaverOne year after their painful breakup, trans exes Owen and Jacob unexpectedly reunite on an Alaskan cruise and wonder if their relationship is worth another shot. For fans of: forced-proximity second chance romances with authentic queer representation, like The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. |
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| Daggerbound by T. KingfisherWhile transporting an ancient sword to a temple, scholar Edmund is set upon by banditsand is forced to draw the sword to defend himself. But instead of unsheathing a weapon, he summons the Dervish, an immortal warrior cursed to serve whoever wields the sword. As they traverse a dangerous countryside, the pair's banter-filled misadventures unexpectedly lead to love. For fans of: Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers. |
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| I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly LemmingWhen no-nonsense rock star Blair is abducted by the Biwbans, she finds herself proclaimed warlord King Osid's mate, despite her determination to rebuff his advances. Desperate to make the match successful, the Biwbans enroll Blair and Osid in couples therapy, where they're forced to enact trials based on popular romance tropes. This 2nd funny and explicit Cosmic Chaos sci-fi romance will appeal to fans of Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians series. |
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Focus on: Paranormal Romance
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| Fan Service by Rosie DananYears after Devin Ashwood, the star of werewolf detective show The Arcane Files, broke bisexual superfan Alex Lawson's heart, he turns to her for help after he discovers he's turning into a werewolf for real. This steamy enemies-to-lovers rom-com will appeal to fans of How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein. |
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| Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLucaNewly arrived in haunted Boneyard Key, Florida, Cassie Rutherford teams up with local coffee shop owner Nick Royer to investigate the seaside town's spirited history. Well Met author Jen DeLuca's feel-good foray into paranormal romance offers plenty of atmosphere without the scares. Try this next: Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts. |
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| Thirsty by Lucy LehaneAfter supernatural beings reveal themselves to the human world, advice columnist Charlie Wever finds himself inundated by requests from readers trying to navigate human/supernatural relationships. When he runs into Lorenzo, an old acquaintance who's now a vampire, Charlie poses as a PhD student, hoping that Lorenzo will teach him about the supernatural community and help him revamp his career. But Lorenzo has a score to settle. Fans of steamy enemies-to-lovers romances will enjoy this funny debut. Try this next: A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley. |
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| Magical Meet Cute by Jean MeltzerShaken by the sudden appearance of antisemitic flyers in her Woodstock, New York neighborhood, Jewish witch Faye Kaplan creates a clay golem of her dream guy for protection. The next morning, she accidentally hits a man while riding her bike -- a man who looks suspiciously like her golem. Jean Meltzer's page-turning blend of romance and magical realism tackles real-world issues with humor and heart. For fans of: Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja. |
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| The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan ParrishParanoid Edgar Parrish, plagued by his ability to see ghosts, rarely leaves his house, until a chance encounter with transmasculine burlesque performer and haunted house designer Jamie Wendon-Dale has him reconsidering his life of solitude. But when a ghost interrupts their first date, Edgar worries that telling the truth will make Jamie leave him. Try this next: Soul Searching by Lyla Sage. |
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Huntington Station, New York 11746
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