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| This Shattered Tempest by Thea GuanzonAlaric, Master of the Shadowforged Legion, and Talasyn, the last Lightweaver, find their marriage of convenience tested by rising political tensions -- and their growing feelings for each other -- in Thea Guanzon’s unputdownable conclusion to the epic romantasy Hurricane Wars trilogy. For fans of: Sue Lynn Tan’s Celestial Kingdom novels. |
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| A Study in Sparkling by Jodi McAlisterSeeking refuge at her favorite wine bar after her divorce, mom-of-three Fiona Fisher hits it off with bisexual aspiring sommelier Satoshi “Sato” Tsukamoto, who has harbored a crush on her for years. But Fiona isn’t sure she’s ready for love again, especially with a man who’s eight years younger than she is. Fans of feel-good age-gap romances with an older woman protagonist, like Abby Jimenez’s Part of Your World, will want to check out this Tasmania-set latest from the author of Literary Lovers. |
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So It Grows
by Andie Burke
From USA Today bestselling author Andie Burke comes this cozy small town business-rivals-to-lovers romance about finding joy where you least expect it.Felicity Gallagher thought inheriting her aunt's plant shop would be the fresh start she needed after the worst year of her life. She never expected that the trendy, mac and cheese themed restaurant next door-and its inconveniently hot chef-might be her downfall. Nicolas Holm-Bozic is arrogant and presumptuous and just flat-out gets under her skin. Felicity has made ignoring him an art form--until the exploding popularity of his restaurant leads to renewed interest in Felicity's quirky corner of Kansas. Now, a greedy developer is threatening both their businesses with a towering parking garage that could steal the sunlight from her plants. With her shop's future in jeopardy, Felicity must join forces with her least favorite neighbor. As the pair fight back, Nic and Felicity's formerly contentious relationship blooms into something new, but hidden battle scars, old secrets, and a devastating storm threaten everything they've built. Will they choose to cut and run, or are they finally ready to put down permanent roots? Andie Burke's So It Grows is chock-full of heat, heart, emotion, humor, and everything in between.
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Back for Seconds
by Betty Corrello
From Cosmopolitan's Cosmo Reads imprint comes BACK FOR SECONDS, a sexy, sensory exploration of how food, sex, connection, and community can make even the darkest days shine bright with hope and love. It's about letting yourself be seen--mess and all.Two cups of chaos, a dash of generational trauma, and a pinch of Christmas magic.June Alfiero is just trying to survive her first Christmas post-divorce. If growing up the only daughter of Evergreen's boardwalk pizza king taught her anything, it's how to eat or be eaten.She's done indulging family drama; she refuses to play games with her ex; and she definitely will not be falling for the viral vegan homecook she accidentally dragged on TikTok after one too many margaritas. But when June comes face-to-face with the Adonis himself, Joey Pagano is nothing like his digital footprint. He's patient. Earnest. Maddeningly kind. And navigating his own heartbreak.The more time they spend together, sharing home-cooked meals and soft confessions, the more June's hardened exterior begins to melt. Suddenly, her small Jersey Shore town is serving up more than bittersweet nostalgia: it's late-night kitchen experiments, flirty bickering, shared secrets, and the kind of steady companionship June had given up on. Joey doesn't shy away from her mess--he pulls up a chair, pours a glass of wine, and asks for seconds.With every boardwalk stroll and cozy, flour-dusted moment, June feels something inside her unclench. Maybe healing doesn't have to be quiet. Maybe it can be loud, joyful, and a little chaotic--just like Evergreen at Christmas.But bearing her soul to Joey means risking the kind of heartbreak she's barely recovered from.Will June take a chance on the delicious magic growing between them--or close the door before Joey can knock again?
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| A Little Holiday Fling by Farah HeronShortly before leaving Toronto to fulfill her dream of opening an inn in the English countryside, Rubina “Ruby” Dhanji’s holiday plans take an unexpected turn when she accidentally drops a Christmas tree on grumpy Rashid Hakim. Agreeing to help Rashid get into the holiday spirit in exchange for a job recommendation for his family’s European luxury hotel chain, the pair’s initial dislike for each other gradually becomes something more. For another enemies-to-lovers holiday romance, check out The Christmas Wager by Holly Cassidy. |
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| A Ferry Merry Christmas by Debbie MacomberSet over the course of a few hours two days before Christmas, this cozy holiday romance from bestselling author Debbie Macomber stars an ensemble cast who shares stories while stuck on a stalled ferry to Seattle. New relationships are formed and old ones are healed in this “gentle, feel-good story” (Publishers Weekly). Try this next: The Twelve Loves of Christmas: An Advent Romance Collection, featuring stories by Alexandria Bellefleur, Zakiya N. Jamal, Susan Lee, and more. |
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| The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean MeltzerWhile working on a TV musical version of A Christmas Carol, producer Evelyn Schwartz suffers a head injury and discovers that the on-set doctor is her ex-husband, David Adler. When she’s visited by eight ghosts of Hanukkahs past, showing her memories from her relationship with David, she chalks it up to her injury, but starts to wonder if she should give their relationship another shot. For another heartwarming romance set over the course of several Hanukkahs, check out Eight Ways to Say I Love You by Amanda Elliot. |
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| Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew NormanGrieving the loss of their respective spouses, Grace White and Henry Adler find comfort in watching holiday movies together…until their friendship threatens to become something more. Are they ready to move on? For fans of: hopeful novels of life after loss, like Abbi Waxman’s The Garden of Small Beginnings and Libby Page’s This Book Made Me Think of You. |
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