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 Beast Takes a Bride
by Julie Anne Long

Inspired by "Beauty and the Beast," this 8th Regency romance in Julie Anne Long's bestselling Palace of Rogues series stars estranged spouses Alexandra Bellamy and Colonel Magnus Brightwall, who reunite after a five-year separation to rescue their reputations -- and perhaps awaken their passions. For fans of: Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armory novels. 
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.
2024 Debuts
When I Think of You
by Myah Ariel

Aspiring filmmaker Kaliya Wilson's career is going nowhere slowly until she unexpectedly gets her big break. The catch? She'll have to work with up-and-coming director Danny Prescott, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart. For fans of: Rebekah Weatherspoon's If the Boot Fits; Falon Ballard's Right on Cue; Melissa Ferguson's How to Plot a Payback. 
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.
Kilt Trip
by Alexandra Kiley

Sent to the Scottish Highlands to rescue a floundering tour company, travel consultant Addie Macrae butts heads with company co-owner Logan Sutherland, who's reluctant to cede control of the family business. This banter-filled and evocative debut will appeal to armchair travelers and fans of Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow. 
Let the Games Begin
by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

In this sweet debut "deserving of a gold medal" (Kirkus Reviews), sparks fly between Olympic track star Zeke Moyo and intern Olivia Nkomo at the 2024 Summer Games in Athens -- but will their respective job pressures get in the way of their blossoming romance? For fans of: Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner.
Here For the Wrong Reasons
by Annabel Paulsen

Hoping to find "the one," Montana rodeo queen Krystin becomes a contestant on the popular reality show Hopelessly Devoted, vying with dozens of women for the heart of bachelor Josh. Yet Krystin can't stop thinking about fellow contestant Lauren, an influencer who's only on the show to boost her follower count. You might also like: Elle Everhart's Hot Summer; Karelia and Fay Stetz-Waters' Second Night Stand.
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