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The Good Boy
This magical, slow-burn romance from Hayward (We Are All Made of Stars as Rowan Coleman) is filled with humor, witty banter, and quirky characters.
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Battle of the Bookstores
The latest from Brady (Until Next Summer) features a great cast of characters set in the wonderful world of books and is a perfect read for fans of the classic rom-com You’ve Got Mail.
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Maid for Each Other
Filled with laughs and a warmhearted spirit, this quick-reading romance from Painter (Happily Never After) is a charmer.
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Sunny Side Up
An affirming body-neutrality read and a romance wrapped into one package. Recommend to readers of Jennifer Weiner or Olivia Dade.
Harding makes her solo debut (after cowriting the “For the Love of Austen” series with Audrey Bellezza) with this romance that has a fantastic New York City setting. A perfect balm for the love-shy heart.
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Totally and Completely Fine
Told in two timelines that show the evolution of Lauren’s relationships with both Spencer and Ben, Sussman’s signature sharp writing shines in this gripping, emotional read, even if she leans to much on telling readers what’s happening instead of showing them. Longtime fans of Sussman’s work will also appreciate catching up with Gabe and Chani from her 2022 novel Funny You Should Ask.
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Never Been Shipped
This engaging, heartwarming, steamy contemporary romance is well-written, with depth, emotion, and absolute sincerity on every page. Fans of Thompson’s With Love, from Cold World will enjoy seeing familiar characters, and readers who love second-chance romance and forced proximity will be in dual-trope heaven.
Carter’s follow-up to The Blonde Identity is a thrilling and amusing romance featuring finely drawn characters and a twisty, page-turning story. Readers will be on the edge of their seats, unable to put this book down until they discover what happens to Alex and Michael, in spydom and in love.
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An Irish Summer
Paige (Weekends with You) has written what feels like an adult coming-of-age story, with a rather reluctant heroine unsure of the consequences of spreading her wings and the double-whammy of a swoony, fairy-tale-telling hero in a lush setting. Perfect for readers looking for a transatlantic romantic escape this summer.
Readers will fall hard for Nava’s (The Truth According to Ember) steamy rom-com, brimming with themes of family, community, and belonging.
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What Happens in the Highlands
Bradley’s Georgian-era “Cairncross Castle” series will charm readers with a delightful blend of romance, adventure, unexpected twists, and witty humor. This is an engaging page-turner that swiftly draws readers into the world of the Highland sisters, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.
Armstrong (Finding Mr. Write) delivers a hit for fans of second-chance romance, a perfect summer beach read.
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Steal My Breath Away
Readers will love the drama of this emotional New Adult romance, set in the same world as The Sound of Us. Perfect for fans of Ana Huang and Anna Todd.
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To Sketch a Scandal
Everlee handles the complicated characters of Matty and Warren well and creates a believable and compelling historical gay romance, recommended for readers of Cat Sebastian and K.J. Charles.
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Zomromcom
Dade’s (At First Spite) hilarious, ridiculous, and steamy paranormal romance is full of puns and witty banter. The plot is fantastic, and readers will be turning pages long into the night to find out what happens next.
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Heart Marks the Spot
Hubscher (Play for Me) returns with a tale destined to be enjoyed on a beach with its mismatched but charming duo.
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Sounds Like Love
Poston writes another lyrical and magical tale set in a cozy beach town that will make readers want to savor reading it while sitting on the sand themselves. Hand to those who also enjoy B.K. Borison and Tarah DeWitt.
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Mr. Nice Spy
An unputdownable forced-proximity romance, full of intrigue, adventure, and chemistry.
Edward (the pen name of children’s author Remy Lai) makes her adult debut with this quirky, charming, and cozy romance that’s perfect for fans of Sangu Mandanna and April Asher.
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Alice Chen’s Reality Check
This is a satisfying genre blend that will appeal to readers who enjoy romantic suspense. Recommended for fans of contemporary romance seeking mystery elements and complex family dynamics alongside their slow-burn love.
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Well, Actually
Readers who enjoy remarkably strong women leads and crave emotionally redemptive story arcs will adore this radiantly hot enemies-to-lovers romance from Eddings (Late Bloomer).
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Vampires Never Say Die
A fun paranormal romance, full of action, steam, and an empowering take on body acceptance and the power of confidence.
A hilarious and heartfelt book about taking a chance on love after divorce and learning how to coparent amicably. This engaging rom-com should be just the ticket for fans of Falon Ballard’s Just My Type or Andie J. Christopher’s Not the Girl You Marry.
A ghostwriter gets a second chance at love, an aspiring novelist finds a handsome writing muse, and a bestselling author finds love and adventure with her best friend in these tale of writers and romance.
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Winging It with You
Readers will be happy to join Asher and Theo as they take a journey around the world and chase joy together.
Fans of Moulin Rouge and The Greatest Showman will especially appreciate this dual-timeline romance whose leading ladies in both the past and present find love.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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The Secrets She Hid
Stevens (The Killer Next Door) delivers an exciting and adventurous stand-alone story.
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Canyon Killer
Fans will be happy to return to Eagle Mountain in this new series from Myers (Mountain Captive).
Full of scenic views, searing glances, and steamy kisses, Clarke’s (The Prince She Kissed in Paris) latest is a perfect, sizzling installment in Harlequin’s “Summer Escape” line-up to get the season started.
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Dating Game with Her Enemy
This enemies-to-lovers romance from Lewis (Beauty and the Playboy Prince) heats up the pages.
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Ozarks Conspiracy
Wells (Catching a Hacker) writes a well-developed storyline, and readers will find themselves invested from the first chapter.
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Swamp Shadows
In the second entry of the “Marsh Mysteries” series, Cassidy (Stalked Through the Mist) returns to the vividly described swamplands of Louisiana that readers have grown to love. Recommend to fans of Ace Collins and Lisa Jackson.
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The Viking’s Royal Temptation
Harper makes her debut with this captivating Viking romance. Set during the Macedonian Renaissance, this steamy story of forbidden love will transport readers to another era.
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Daring To Fall for the Prince
Helmy (A Viscount for the Egyptian Princess) begins her “Princes of Egypt” series with this story of forbidden romance. The mildly steamy, mostly adventurous romp is set in British-occupation-era Egypt.
Booth’s (Swap and Smell the Roses) latest is perfect for sports romance fans, whether or not they follow motorsports.
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Cinderella’s One-Night Surprise
This unputdownable romance from Renae (Cinderella’s Billion-Dollar Invitation) is a heartwarming treat for romance readers who love to see a couple become a family.
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The Creekside Murder
Ericson (“Discovery Bay” series) offers a cast of likable main characters in this series launch.
Smith’s (The Boy with the Bookstore) bard-inspired, workplace enemies-to-lovers romance will appeal to readers who enjoy Tessa Bailey and Abby Jimenez.
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The Lord’s Maddening Miss
Morris (How the Wallflower Wins a Duke) concludes the collaborative “Season To Wed” quartet with this grumpy-sunshine Regency romance; a sweet, sexy story that will leave readers smiling.
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K-9 Justice
This latest by Severn (K-9 Confidential) delivers a fast-paced story that will appeal to fans of B.J. Daniels.
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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The Battle of the Bookshops
For fans of Alexander’s previous novels or those seeking a bookish, slice-of-life romantic read.
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Rebel in the Deep
Robert offers a high-heat polyamorous relationship between her three protagonists in this second-chance romance, with a satisfying ending for series readers, complete with a full reunion of characters from previous books.
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This Much Is True
This book is perfect for romance fans who are looking for some excitement, intrigue, and passion in their historical novel.
This lighthearted romance has just enough D&D to delight role-players and also welcome unfamiliar readers. Romance fans will be drawn to the growing friendships and blossoming love interest that will keep them engaged from start to finish. A natural 20 on both story and sizzle.
Lowell gives readers another entertaining, emotional, and educational romp with a romantic pair that is easy to fall in love with.
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Flirty Dancing
Readers will love taking a trip to Shady Queens Resort in this effervescent rom-com.
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The Re-Write
Blackburn’s (Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband??) charming romantic comedy touches on difficult subjects, combining them with well-written characters and an engrossing story.
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Writing Mr. Right
Khawaja (Maya’s Laws of Love) has written another heartfelt story centering Pakistani American and Muslim characters. Set in New York City and featuring a prominent literary plot and fun fantastical elements balanced with real world storylines, this uplifting novel is a must read for fans of multicultural and cozy romances.
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Here for a Good Time
The friends-to-lovers romance is secondary to the mystery of the armed invaders and the struggle to escape the island, but readers looking for a summer beach read should find the latest from War (I Did Something Bad) a fun and exciting diversion.
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It’s a Love Story
Monaghan (Summer Romance) writes another charming rom-com, this time with enemies-to-lovers and forced-proximity tropes. Monaghan fans will not be disappointed.
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The Last Sunrise
Fans of Todd’s “After” series and Colleen Hoover will get lost in this summer romance that delivers a heartfelt message of living life to its fullest and relying on others to help during the worst times.
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The Lamplighter’s Bookshop
With many side characters and subplots, debut author Austin keeps the pacing lively and crafts a vivid York, but the romance gets a little lost among too many plotlines. Still, this Victorian-era story is a promising and engaging start for a new author.
Adler (Happy Medium) mixes witty banter and well-drawn characters with her signature heart and humor to bring Nina and Quentin’s story to a satisfying resolution in her best novel to date.
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Courtroom Drama
A good pick for all romance collections, Alexander’s (In a Not-So-Perfect World) funny and moving novel is likely to be popular with reality television fans and those who enjoy the estranged friends-to-lovers trope.
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Heart of the Sun
This dystopian tale from Sheridan (Falling for Gage) blends survival with second-chance romance, perfect for fans of The Last of Us and gripping, postapocalyptic stories.
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The Charmer
A must-read contemporary romance that offers multicultural perspectives, complex family dynamics, and sophisticated relationship development. Perfect for fans of marriage-of-convenience stories.
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Love in Bloom
The charming tale of a woman who exchanges city life for the messy countryside. This heartwarming novel about life and community is a must for contemporary romance listeners.
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Wish I Were Here
Wiesner’s latest stands out both as a romance for those craving a good love story and a reflective novel for anyone seeking a tale of personal transformation. A comforting, feel-good audio for those who enjoyed Denise Williams’s How To Fail at Flirting.
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Because Fat Girl
A fun, flirty, and utterly charming romance that tackles issues such as fatphobia, anti-queer rhetoric, celebrity, and self-love.
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Friends to Lovers
Blakely’s lively debut, told in dual timelines, is both a love letter to and a nuanced exploration of the friends-to-lovers trope. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren.
De Cadenet’s (Not the Plan) well-written novel is riveting. Fans of romance with depth will clamor for this title.
Kate (What’s in a Kiss?) writes a rom-com with witty dialogue, endearing characters, and the enemies-to-lovers trope, mixed with supernatural elements, and creates a vivid and life-affirming story of love across time and space.
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Not Safe for Work
Following her popular “Artefacts of Ouranos” romantasy series, Tuli writes a single-POV, contemporary office romance that’s perfect for readers who enjoyed Christina Lauren’s “Beautiful” series and Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis.
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Pickleballers
A feel-good sporty rom-com, sure to appeal to those seeking stories featuring women finding their groove in mid-life. Pickleball veterans and newbies alike will want to give this a try.
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An Unladylike Secret
An intriguing Regency romance with a multicultural cast of characters that will appeal to fans of Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, and Virginia Heath.
Cunningham’s (Out of Office) tropical, vacation-themed romance delivers the steam in more ways than one. It’s sure to appeal to those who appreciate an appealing Caribbean setting, as well as those who long to escape for a while, even if it’s just through the pages of a book.
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Their Second Chance Season
Matthews (Bound to the Warrior Knight) presents the third installment of the collaborative “A Season To Wed” quartet. This steamy Regency romance will have readers rooting for second chances.
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Temptation in a Tiara
With banter and plenty of steam, this royal romance from Baine (Highland Fling with Her Boss) is a whirlwind and sure to be beloved by those who enjoy a little sparkle in their love stories.
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K-9 Confidential
Readers who enjoy canine stories filled with romance and intrigue will find Severn’s (K-9 Guardians) latest a must-read.
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Falling for His Fake Date
Decker and Frankie are undeniably adorable together. This fake-dating romance from Hyland (How To Tame a King) is a one-sitting must-read.
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How To Win Back a Royal
This royal, second-chance romance from Lewis (Breaking the Best Friend Rule) will warm hearts as Rowan and Isabella’s chemistry heats up the pages.
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Escape: Big Bend Canyon
Han (Captured in West Texas) unfolds a heartwarming, slow-burn love story amid crime and devastation.
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The Taming of the Countess
Willingham (The Untamed Warrior’s Bride) presents a steamy Victorian second-chance romance. Though advertised as a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespearean similarities are minimal.
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Hunting the Crossbow Killer
Fans of Nicholas Sparks and Barb Han will want to check out this new series.
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The Deputy’s Secret Double
Snell (Search for the Truth) delivers a charming romantic mystery that will leave readers falling in love with many of the characters.
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The Venice Reunion Arrangement
In Douglas’s (Tempted by Her Greek Island Bodyguard) second-chance romance, Lucas and Hallie’s awkward reunion turns to fierce love, and it couldn’t be sweeter.
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Marriage Bargain with the Comte
Cole (The Duke’s Defiant Cinderella) presents the first installment of the “Proposals in Paris” duet. This richly detailed forced-to-wed, friends-to-lovers romance will transport readers to 18th-century France.
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The Lightkeeper’s Curse
Readers looking for a fast, hot read will be drawn to Miles’s (Fugitive Harbor) latest novel.
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Corralled in Cutthroat Creek
Rushdan (Wyoming Double Jeopardy) continues this beloved series set in beautiful Wyoming that features well-developed characters and vividly described locations.
Janovsky’s (You Had Me at Happy Hour) latest is an age-gap, forbidden romance that blends fairy-tale romance with sexier bedtime stories to deliver pure enchantment to its readers.
A fizzy and fun follow-up to Gamez’s debut, The Next Best Fling. Press into the hands of readers who are looking for more asexual rep in their romance reads and those who enjoyed Alison Cochrun’s Kiss Her Once for Me or Anita Kelly’s How You Get the Girl.
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All I Want Is You
Highly recommended for fans of The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley Austin Siegemund-Broka and for readers who enjoy open-door intimacy with their holiday romance reads.
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Karaoke Queen
A stellar queer rom-com, highly recommended for fans of Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston or Andrew Grey’s Dragged to the Wedding.
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All Fired Up
This heartfelt sapphic romance is the perfect book for readers wanting a lighthearted, steamy story with mental health awareness and a hilarious queer found family.
A blend of romance and mystery for the holiday season, enhanced by pitch-perfect narration. Suggest to fans of Knives Out or Falon Ballard’s All I Want Is You.
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Perfect Fit
Despite the occasionally rocky narration, Gilmore’s (Love Interest) low-heat workplace romance may appeal to fans of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game or Emily Henry’s Funny Story.
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One on One
A thoughtful enemies-to-lovers romance, recommended for the ever-growing number of sports romance fans.
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Wedding Dashers
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an upbeat enemies-to-lovers rom-com with hilarious road trip hijinks. Recommended for fans of Jenn McKinlay, Christina Lauren, and Sophie Cousens.
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The Muse of Maiden Lane
Series fans and those who love happy endings will enjoy this charming and satisfying novel.
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Dutchess Material
Recommended for libraries looking to expand their historical romance collections with strong women leads. Sure to delight fans of Julia Quinn, Erica Ridley, or Evie Dunmore.
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Once Smitten, Twice Shy
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a Shakespeare-inspired rom-com with a sweet courtship and sizzling chemistry. Recommended for fans of Sarah Adams, Elena Armas, and Ali Hazelwood.
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Wicked Serve
Though the audio is somewhat flawed, this story is still recommended for fans of college sports romances from authors such as Elle Kennedy and Hannah Grace.
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