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The Antiquarian's Object of Desire
by India Holton
When two history professors and best friends are forced to fake hate to protect their reputations, chaos ensues, in this rollicking historical-fantasy rom-com. Magical-antiques experts Amelia Tarrant and Caleb Sterling have been best friends forever, although lately each has begun secretly wishing for more than friendship. But when rumors about their relationship spread, they're forced to fake being enemies to protect their reputations and keep their jobs. The resulting arguments spark havoc across Oxford University, and when they cause an explosion while fighting over a magical antique, it's the final straw for their exasperated faculty head. He dispatches them to a job in Cumbria where even they can't get into trouble. It proves just how wrong one man can be. In a stormbound old-manor house, Amelia and Caleb face magical mayhem and rampaging ghosts that make the previous havoc look mild in comparison. Most troublesome of all, though, is the secret of how they feel about each other. When it comes to tackling deadly antiques, hiding the truth in their hearts could destroy them for real-- Provided by publisher.
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The Good Fortune of Miss Robbins
by Melanie Dickerson
Governess Charlotte Robbins is hopelessly drawn to the mysterious Earl of Brookhaven despite their different stations. Just as she resigns to the impossibility of romance, she inherits a fortune and is thrust into London society. As secrets unfold, she's no longer certain if her newfound wealth is a blessing or threatens the love she's always longed for.
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Our Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneFrankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong--they've always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It's the eve of Frankie's wedding weekend, and she doesn't know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie's life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fianc dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation. Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family's home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie's broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good.
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Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie MacomberMaisy Gallagher has her own dreams, but when her father passes away, she selflessly sets them aside to help her family. Despite knowing it was the right thing to do, she can't help but wish for the road not taken. Chase Furst, the hardened heir to a financial empire, is on the other hand primarily focused on his own life and on his work as a bank executive. His childhood was marred by his mother's struggle with addiction, and left him cynical and emotionally distant. But then Chase meets Maisy, a beautiful woman full of optimism and kindness who can see past his defenses. To his surprise and annoyance, she offers to help him during a time of need, and declines his offer of payment. Instead, she asks him to pay it forward--and not with money or a quick fix, but through an act of true selflessness. At a loss, Chase doesn't know where to begin.
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| Happy Ending by Chloe LieseAfter discovering that their former spouses are in a relationship with each other, bookseller Thea Meyer and Michelin star chef Alex Bruscato fake a relationship of their own, but wind up catching real feelings while on a family beach vacation with their exes. For fans of: feel-good fake relationship romances starring relatable characters, like Funny Story by Emily Henry. |
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| Cherry Baby by Rainbow RowellWhen her estranged husband's semi-autobiographical webcomic is adapted into a film and the character based on her is played by an actress wearing a fat suit, Cherry struggles with seeing her fatness portrayed as a caricature. When she runs into her college crush, Russ, at a concert, sparks fly -- but is she ready to trust again? For fans of: thoughtful relationship fiction novels that explore themes of body image and self-discovery, like Katie Sturino's Sunny Side Up. |
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| An Arcane Study of Stars by Sydney J. ShieldsClaudia Jolicoeur bargains with a demon for admission into Cygnus University, where she's quickly accused of murder when one of her classmates turns up dead. As she fights to clear her name, she butts heads with Cassius MacLeod, her accuser and academic rival. This steamy, dark academia enemies-to-lovers romantasy was written by the bestselling author of The Honey Witch. Try this next: The Arcane Arts by S.D. Coverly. |
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The Last Page by Katie HoltElla has grown up at The Last Page, a charming local bookstore in New York City where she now works. Her first kiss was in the women's health section. A boyfriend dumped her in comedy. The owner is like a second father to her and has begun training her to take over the store. So when he unexpectedly dies and his estranged grandson is left everything in the will, Ella is devastated. Henry doesn't know the first thing about running a bookstore. With his aging mom back in Tennessee, he plans to stay in New York just long enough to ensure things are running smoothly and then head back home. What he never could have counted on was the beautiful, funny bookseller who loves The Last Page more than any place in the world--and who sees him as the villain who's come to ruin her life. But when it becomes evident that the store is in deep financial trouble and Henry and Ella are both at risk of losing everything, they have no choice but to put their differences aside and team up--despite the inconvenient chemistry blossoming between them. Fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood will adore this rivals-to-friends-to-lovers bookish romance
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| Don't Fall in Love with Me by Paige ToonWhen Grace's newly divorced childhood crush Jackson reaches out, asking her to collaborate on a work project in the French countryside where they summered as kids, she jumps at the chance to reunite. Étienne, another old friend, offers to flirt with Grace to make Jackson jealous, and she unexpectedly finds herself torn between the two men. For fans of: slow-burn destination romances like Kate Clayborn's The Paris Match. |
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| Stranger Things Have Happened by Kasie WestNewly dumped and back in her hometown to care for her ailing mother,
bored restaurateur Sutton accepts a bet to attend couples counseling with a stranger, boxing gym owner Elijah. What starts out as a farce quickly turns into the real thing when the pair continue attending sessions and doing couples' activities. Try this next: The Slowest Burn by Sarah Chamberlain. |
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