Romance
December 2024
Recent Releases
The Christmas Countdown
by Holly Cassidy

Recently dumped Callie participates in a Christmas Advent calendar challenge, where she meets single chef Marco, who agrees to help her with her tasks in exchange for financial advice. Will their blossoming romance survive when Callie discovers the extent of Marco's financial woes? Try this next: The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas.
Bull Moon Rising
by Ruby Dixon

In this 1st in a steamy new romantasy series from the author of Ice Planet Barbarians, destitute Lady Aspeth Honori, desperate to save her family home, joins the Royal Artifactual Guild and agrees to a marriage of convenience with her minotaur teacher, Hawk. For fans of: Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series.
The Duke's Christmas bride
by Bradley, Anna

Against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, the author's trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary.
Much Ado About Margaret
by Madeleine Roux

When aspiring novelist Margaret Arden and publisher Bridger Darrow cross paths at a masquerade ball in Regency era England, they discover that they already know each other -- and their first meeting didn't go very well. This banter-filled enemies-to-lovers romance offers plenty of Jane Austen witticisms and nods to Shakespeare. Try this next: Good Duke Gone Wild by Bethany Bennett. 
Lightning in Her Hands
by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

In this 2nd heartfelt entry in the Wild Magic series, bipolar witch Teal Flores agrees to a marriage of convenience to her estranged childhood best friend, Carter Velasquez, hoping to split his inheritance money so she can track down her long-lost mother. Try this next: The Witch is Back by Sophie H. Morgan.
New in 2024
Do Your Worst
by Rosie Danan

Professional curse-breaker Riley Rhodes travels to Scotland to lift the centuries-old curse on Arden Castle and meets skeptical archaeologist, Clark Edgeware, who's a great kisser but also a threat to her livelihood. This enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance by the author of The Intimacy Experiment offers a "perfect blend of zany and authentic" (Kirkus Reviews).
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.
Birding With Benefits
by Sarah T. Dubb

As part of her ongoing post-divorce quest to embrace new experiences, 42-year-old Celeste Johanssen agrees to partner with quiet birder John for the Arizona Ornithological Society's annual birdwatching competition. This heartfelt, upbeat debut boasts mature leads, a well-drawn supporting cast, and plenty of authentic birding details. You might also like: Annabel Monaghan's Summer Romance; Maggie North's Rules for Second Chances. 
A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure
by Angela Bell

After her grandfather takes off in a mechanical owl and leaves behind a series of clues, Clara Stanton sets off on a whimsical quest to track him down, aided by her grandfather's mysterious apprentice, Arthur. Inspired by "The Nutcracker," this fast-paced Christian romance is set in Victorian London and will appeal to fans of Jules Verne's adventure tales.
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. 
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