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Rent To Be
This funny, steamy, and heartfelt romance from Hartl (Heartbreak for Hire) is perfect for readers searching for their next friends-to-lovers meets fake-dating fix.
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A Lady’s Guide to Scandal
Once the story gets going, it is easy to cheer for Eliza as she takes control of her life.
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Unorthodox Love
Orthodox Jewish protagonists aren’t common in romance, and Shertok (And Along Came Layla) deftly informs readers about Penina’s faith as part of the plot in this chaste, opposites-attract romantic comedy.
Series readers will be delighted, and those yet to discover Long will have found a treasure, quickly seeking the full series run.
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Flirting with Fire
Prolific Porter’s (Flirting With the Beast) newest delivers on heat and heart.
This humorous debut from Levine is perfect for readers who enjoy the roommates-to-romance trope and a dash of sexy vampire.
This unputdownable novel will fly off shelves, and readers will clamor for Desai’s (The Singles Table) backlist.
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Sammy Espinoza’s Last Review
While a second-chance romance is at the center of Mejia’s (Lucha of the Night Forest) adult debut, this novel builds on the complicated life of the title character to weave a sometimes traumatic but ultimately beautiful story of a complex woman finding her way in the world.
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My Rogue to Ruin
One of the best Regency series going; this latest entry will delight fans and earn new readers.
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The Hollywood Jinx
A highly recommended purchase for libraries where contemporary romances and rom-coms are popular.
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Dealbreakers
Fans of workplace romances such as The Hating Game by Sally Thorne will enjoy this take on the enemies-to-lovers trope, once they get past the initial unpleasantness of the main characters.
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The Déjà Glitch
Readers will love getting stuck in James’s (Nothing But the Truth) uniquely sweet and heartfelt love story.
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To Free the Stars
Action-packed and thought-provoking; recommend this to readers looking for something completely different in their historical romance.
Kae (In the Event of Love) gives readers a world where queerness is open and accepted, people support each other during mental health breakdowns, and true love comes with a side order of self-awareness. Fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur will fall in love with this small-town, friends-to-lovers romance.
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The Summer Girl
Young love, sizzling nights, and the welcoming characters of Avalon Bay make this a perfect beach read for anyone needing a sexy summer escape.
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The Love Plot
When Young (A Cosmic Kind of Love) puts together a joyful gig worker and a grumpy veterinarian for a fake-relationship scheme, it creates a steamy, tension-filled read.
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Say Yes to the Princess
The first in a new series by Michaels (A Duchess by Midnight), this is a slow-burn historical with enough adventure and intrigue to keep readers turning pages until the happy ending. Fans will anxiously await the next sibling’s story. Hand to fans of Mary Balogh and Eloisa James.
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Right Girl, Wrong Side
Baird’s lighthearted novel, based on stories of famous feuding families, would be a welcome addition to any romance collection. For fans of Emily Henry, Allison Winn Scotch, and Jennifer Weiner.
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The Second You’re Single
A solidly narrated, if somewhat exasperating, romance from Tanamachi (Her Hawaiian Homecoming, as Cara Lockwood). Recommended for Christina Lauren and Jasmine Guillory fans, but an otherwise optional purchase.
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The Only Game in Town
Waldon’s novel is sure to be a hit with Hallmark movie lovers and romance novel enthusiasts. This charming romance checks all the boxes.
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For Twice in My Life
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a closed-door contemporary rom-com with While You Were Sleeping whimsy. Recommended for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Elle Cook.
Lots of buzz for this book, combined with Clayborn’s well-received backlist, makes this a must-purchase. Press into the hands of listeners who also enjoy Nora Roberts and Emily Henry.
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Breaking All the Rules
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy romantic comedy about a woman tired of the corporate world and the cowboy who woos her. Recommended for fans of Diana Palmer, Tracy Brogan, and Susan Mallery.
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The Nanny
Summers and Adams add even more heat to this steamy romance, making it a must-purchase for most collections.
The audiobook defies many traps of the secret-identity trope, making this romance a slow burn worth its sizzle.
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Strictly Friends
Williams’s (The Second Time We Met) latest romance is perfect for listeners who enjoy love triangles, miscommunications, and character growth. Despite a somewhat far-fetched ending, this summer read satisfies.
Despite some odd pacing choices, Swain’s first foray into romance audiobook narration provides listeners with an entertaining auditory experience.
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Hotel of Secrets
Highly recommended, particularly for listeners looking to branch out from Regency England–based romances.
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The Heiress at Sea
An enticing production sure to delight listeners. Add to collections where historical romance audiobooks are popular.
Full of heart, humor, and slow-burn steam, this latest from Barry (The One You Want) should be on libraries’ must-buy lists as they develop their contemporary romance audio collections.
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Not the Plan
Listeners will be charmed by this sexy romance that smartly addresses the challenges of balancing family, love, and work. Recommended for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Farrah Rochon, and Noué Kirwan.
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What the Hex
This second installment in Clare’s “Hex” series (following Go Hex Yourself) is recommended where interest in the first book was high.
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Best Served Hot
A delicious performance that will leave listeners both satisfied with the story and hungry for some delicious meals.
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Love & Other Scams
While not an essential addition to collections, Boyd’s narration entertains.
Listeners will come for the spies and pirates but stay for the romance. This joyous steampunk offering is full of camp and tropes, and Elizabeth Knowelden’s narration perfectly matches the delightfully outrageous story, ensuring that even newcomers to Holton’s world will be laughing and crying along with the characters.
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The Chemistry of Love
While the overall production is serviceable, too many audio quirks make this a nonessential purchase.
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Anatomy of a Meet Cute
This slow-burn romance from an established author should appeal to readers who appreciate strong, well-developed characters and a thought-provoking story line. For fans of Farrah Rochon, Ali Hazelwood, and Kate Spencer.
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Gigi, Listening
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an amusing, upbeat travel rom-com with a quirky cast of tourists. Recommended for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jo Wilde, and Emily Henry.
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Just as You Are
This feisty queer romance should appeal to fans of Amy Spalding’s For Her Consideration or Ruby Barrett’s The Romance Recipe.
Even naysayers of the insta-love trope will root for Erika and Christof to have their happily ever after. A must-purchase for romance collections.
While deeply poignant and emotional, Kelly’s (Love & Other Disasters) charming writing, humor, and care for her characters make this a stunning romance. Contemporary romance at its best; essential for most core romance collections.
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You Should Smile More
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking offbeat, uplifting friendship fiction with lots of retribution and a little romance. Recommended for fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella, and Meg Cabot.
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The Love Wager
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fast-paced, flirtatious rom-com that is both sweet and sexy. Recommended for fans of Amy Lea, Allison Winn Scotch, and Dylan Newton.
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Not Your Ex’s Hexes
Asher’s endearing cast of characters and lively writing style, combined with Johnson’s appealing narration, make this audio a must-listen. Share with listeners who enjoy romances that are both fluffy and steamy, enlivened by witches, demons, and even a shapeshifter or two.
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Happy Place
Henry’s fans will be pleased with this tale of friendship, found family, grief, and growing up. A superb collaboration between a writer and narrator, both at the top of their game.
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In Charm’s Way
Harper continues to bewitch readers with exciting plot twists, expanded magical worldbuilding, and steamy hot romance. Newcomers to Thistle Grove should start with Payback’s a Witch.
This will appeal to readers who enjoy sapphic romance or literary mysteries and especially to those who enjoyed Nella Larsen’s Passing.
Readers will love the banter between Rose and Angus and cheer them on as they slowly build their relationship.
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The Art of Love and Lies
Anderson’s (Isabelle and Alexander) latest stand-alone features a tender love story between a gentlewoman painter and a detective trying to rise above his difficult childhood.
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Dark Side of the River
Daniels (When Justice Rides) delivers a skillfully and wonderfully written Western romance that’s sure to delight readers. Add to shelves for fans of Pamela M. Kelley, Jessie Gussman, and Erin Wright.
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The Duchess Effect
Sexy and insightful, this title should be popular with fans of multicultural, interracial, and royal, and romance novels.
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The Rachel Experiment
A light romance about embracing one’s distinct quirks, this book spotlights one woman’s journey to self-acceptance as she opens up to strong female friendships and the possibility of love.
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The Rebel King
This second installment in Maxwell’s “Deviant Kings” series, after The Dark King, reads well as a stand-alone novel, as the author gently weaves the backstory from the first book through this new narrative. The bond shared by Tiernan and Fiona, fueled by love and lustful BDSM, will leave fans of paranormal erotica melting and ready for more.
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren 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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Cinderella’s Secret Fling
A solid purchase for libraries where the first “One Summer in Italy” book, Unbuttoning the Tuscan Tycoon, was popular.
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Targeted in Silver Creek
Fans will be delighted with this first book in a new series as Fossen (Spurred to Justice) slowly unfolds Hanna and Jesse’s story while setting the series up for future books.
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Conard County: Code Adam
Lee (Conard County: K-9 Detectives) continues this long-running series with well-developed characters and thought-provoking story lines.
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Disappearance in Dread Hollow
Readers will want to scoop up this book (and Jacob) to take home with them.
Miller writes another deliciously tantalizing “Kansas City Crime Lab” novel (following Decoding the Truth) that will keep readers up long into the night. Technically the third book in the series, this title can be read and enjoyed on its own and is an excellent choice for fans of Nora Roberts, Colleen Hoover, and Nicholas Sparks.
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Ozarks Witness Protection
Wells continues the “Arkansas Special Agents” series (following Ozarks Double Homicide) with well-developed characters and skillfully written plotlines in this suspenseful romance.
Laney and Ian come from different worlds, and it’s fun to watch them come together, especially when it leads to awkward miscommunications and fun banter in this stand-alone from Bolter (The Heir’s Cinderella Bride).
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Not That Duke
Readers need not have read previous books in the series to enjoy this light and humorous historical romance.
Readers of Garbera’s first “Gilbert Curse” book, One Night Wager, likely won’t want to miss this one. The second of St. Aubin’s “The Renaud Brothers” books, after Blue Blood Meets Blue Collar, satisfyingly combines three favorite tropes: opposites-attract, snowed-in, and only-one-bed.
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Hunting a Hometown Killer
Readers drawn to fast-paced adventure and slow-burn love stories will find themselves reaching for this book, the first in a new series.
Since both books are series continuations, regular readers will undoubtedly want to get their hands on them.
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The Baby Swap That Bound Them
An absolutely heartwarming story from Sheik (Forbidden Kisses with Her Millionaire Boss) that will keep readers yearning for more of this sweet, beautiful family.
Readers will enjoy being able to devour a complete series from start to finish in one volume. Many beloved tropes add to this duo’s appeal.
Readers will be eager to see how the last entry in the “Son of a Parisian Dynasty” series (after Falling for Her Secret Billionaire) plays out.
This sweetly angsty novel about two people finding themselves and figuring out a way forward together will appeal to anyone who enjoys reading opposites-attract romances with found family subplots. Fans of the author’s books will absolutely not want to miss this one.
Set against the backdrop of gorgeous international locales, this slow-burn rom-com will appeal to fans of travel and social media story lines as well as the forced-proximity trope. Pair with Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams.
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Ciao for Now
Featuring two emotionally mature, career-minded protagonists and lush Roman locales, Bromley’s (Here for the Drama) breezy summer romance is perfect for fans of Elena Armas and Elissa Sussman.
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Codename Charming
Parker returns with an endearing and equally humorous follow-up to Battle Royal with a serious but gentle bodyguard, an adorably sunny assistant, and a cast of secondary characters who deserve books of their own.
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Play for Me
Give Hubscher’s latest (after If You Ask Me) to fans of enemies-to-lovers stories and those looking for humor in their romance.
Norman (All Together Now) has created a compulsively readable rom-com with nostalgic flair, unexpected twists, and affable characters whom readers will care about. Highly recommended.
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What’s a Duke Got To Do With It
This novel will appeal to readers seeking a well-developed and heartwarming historical romance about reputation, responsibility, and redemption. Recommended for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Lenora Bell, and Anne Gracie.
This banter-filled opposites-attract romance from Hazelwood (Loathe To Love You) is upbeat and realistic, with instant chemistry between the protagonists and an intricate plot. Highly recommended.
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The Notorious Lord Knightly
Give Heath’s second “Chessmen” book, after The Counterfeit Scoundrel, to readers who love banter-filled second-chance love stories with a fake-dating trope.
Set against the backdrop of gorgeous international locales, this slow-burn rom-com will appeal to fans of travel and social media story lines as well as the forced proximity trope. Pair with Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams.
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Forget Me Not
A funny, heartfelt love letter to the author’s hometown of Sacramento, that will interest readers who enjoy second-chance romance, fiery sexual chemistry, and grumpy/sunshine relationship dynamics.
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A Rulebook for Restless Rogues
Readers who look for friends-to-lovers romance and stories of queer community will enjoy.
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You, with a View
Joyce’s delightful debut is perfect for fans of road trip romances and Sarah Adler’s Mrs. Nash’s Ashes.
Fans of the author’s books will absolutely not want to miss this one. This sweetly angsty novel about two people finding themselves and figuring out a way forward together will appeal to anyone who enjoys reading opposites-attract romances with found family subplots.
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The Wedding Confession
An enjoyable rom-com from Knight (Tasty Pickle) about childhood friends suddenly reconnecting, then turning into something much more substantial. Recommend to fans of Stephanie Rose.
Entertainment Weekly reporter Lenker’s debut is a unique historical romance that takes readers back to the days of old Hollywood and the ritz of Reno, complete with the enduring themes of love, passion, and betrayal.
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Miss Matched
This enjoyable novel from Million (When Stars Fall) is recommended for general purchase.
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Seven Exes
Recommended for fans of fast-paced contemporary romances set in the UK that feature engaging premises and strong female friendships.
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The Seven Year Slip
Poston’s latest (after Dead Romantics) is a carefully crafted blend of second chances and risk-taking that takes readers on a magical ride through time. Suggest it to fans of the film The Lake House.
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Kiss Me, Mi Amor
Recommended for readers craving a fake-relationship romance set amid family drama.
Fans of Mary Janice Davidson will feel at home in this paranormal rom-com romp, but the complex themes also give it broader appeal for listeners who prefer multilayered romance.
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Same Time Next Summer
Monaghan (Nora Goes Off Script) crafts a satisfying beach romance with former childhood loves getting a second chance at happily ever after.
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The Blonde Identity
Those who grew up reading Carter’s “Gallagher Girls” teen series will tear through her adult romance debut and clamor for more.
This contemporary romance set in the South is an immensely sexy and emotionally tender story about second chances, community, and family. Although it’s a stand-alone novel, it takes place in the same town as Slaughter’s previous rom-com, Bet on It; both first-time readers and her fans will enjoy.
With a picturesque setting and plenty of entertaining storylines and well-developed characters, this fast-paced, steamy rom-com from McKinlay (Royal Valentine) will enchant book lovers and foodies looking for an upbeat beach read.
Happy Place 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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