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Deep End
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sex-positive contemporary sports romance. Recommended for fans of Hannah Grace, Tessa Bailey, and Elena Armas.
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Showmance
A big-hearted queer rom-com that delivers laughs from start to finish. Beguelin’s adult debut is sure to appeal to fans of Timothy Janovsky and Steven Rowley.
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The Holiday Honeymoon Switch
Full of emotional depth and abundant holiday charm, this story is sure to delight readers looking for a lighthearted, Hallmark Holiday–style Christmas romance. Share with listeners who enjoyed Roan Parrish’s The Holiday Trap.
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A Winter Wish
What begins as a reluctant partnership gradually transforms into an uplifting tale of romance and second chances. Stone’s (Love, Holly) latest is a warm and gentle listen, recommended for Falon Ballard’s All I Want Is You or Samantha Chase’s A Dash of Christmas.
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The Austen Affair
In her first adult novel, Bell (Liar’s Kingdom, writing as Christine Calella) turns the wit and charm all the way up. It is a perfect read for fans of Austen adaptations and also an excellent suggestion for those looking for a classic enemies-to-lovers storyline.
Well-written and engaging, this superb novel from Gonzalez (Miami Marriage Pact) will find plenty of fans.
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Head Witch in Charge
It won’t take readers long to figure out that Erik isn’t the villain he paints himself to be, but that won’t affect their enjoyment of this fun and sexy road-trip romance between perfectly mismatched witches. Although this is the second in Flynn’s “Sherwood Witches” series, after Witcha Gonna Do?, it can stand alone.
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Where You’re Planted
Sweeney’s follow-up to Take Me Home is a love letter to public librarianship, third spaces, and romance. Recommend to readers who also enjoy Kate Clayborn or Anita Kelly.
Turner (Cole and Laila Are Just Friends) has written another charming rom-com with a quirky small-town setting that features characters from past books. Recommend to readers who enjoy chaste small-town romances with heart.
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The Build-a-Boyfriend Project
Deaver’s (Okay, Cupid) adult debut will win fans with Peter’s awkwardness and quiet appeal, though Eli’s waffling nature may frustrate some. The romance is lighthearted without glossing over the societal challenges experienced by Peter and by Eli, who is a trans man.
Fairbanks’s second Galway-set story (after Morbidly Yours) is a sexy and sentimental second-chance romance that explores the true power of forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Tessa Bailey.
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Love at First Sight
Williams’s witty writing and portrayal of character growth will hold appeal for fans of Paige Toon and Sophie Cousens.
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Let’s Make a Scene
Recommended for readers looking for celebrity and second-chance romances.
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Your Every Wish
Finz (Nothing Less than Magic) pens a charmer, with a surprise inheritance, hidden treasure, a psychic, multiple romantic possibilities, and familial relationships of every dynamic.
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How To Sell a Romance
This enemies-to-lovers story is fast-paced and ultra steamy. Martin’s (Next-Door Nemesis) fans and readers who appreciate romances without a third-act breakup will be enchanted.
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Endless Anger
This intense first entry in Miller’s new dark-academia romance series, a spinoff of the “Monsters and Muses” series, is full of heat and violence and the same allusions to Greek mythology that her readers know and love.
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Give Me a Reason
A contemporary romance that will appeal to readers seeking a quick read with familiar story lines from Persuasion.
YA author West’s (Better Than Revenge) adult debut gives second-chance romance and opposites-attract tropes a new twist. This engaging, witty, unputdownable romance is a must for all collections.
De la Rosa showcases her unmatched skill in mixing romance and historical fiction that spotlights Mexican characters.
Set during heated nights on Florida’s coast, with characters who are flawed, fabulous, and forced to write sexy scenes together, this is a sizzling romance debut from Kahn.
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Pugs and Kisses
Rochon’s (Pardon My Frenchie) heartfelt second-chance romance, filled with witty dialogue and endearing side characters, is sure to captivate anyone seeking a feel-good story.
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Love at First Sighting
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For the Record
Readers will be cheering for Mackenzie and Sam in this fun second-chance romance.
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Can’t Help Faking in Love
Narrator Mehr Dudeja’s Indian-accented narration, delightful characterizations, and animated voice acting bring both Veer and Harsha to life, along with a wide-ranging cast of family members. Recommend Hedge’s (Match Me If You Can) latest to listeners interested in fade-to-black romances full of heart and humor.
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Code Word Romance
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced rom-com full of spies, suspense, and second chances. Recommended for fans of Tiana Smith, Sara Desai, and Alisha Rai.
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How To Get a Life in Ten Dates
While this novel features characters from Howe’s previous works, it works well as a stand-alone. Share with fans of romances celebrating plus-sized leads, such as Olivia Dade’s At First Spite or Julie Murphy’s A Merry Little Meet Cute.
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A Five-Letter Word for Love
James’s debut charms with top-notch narration, small-town appeal, and characters to root for.
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So Into You
A light romance with lots of character growth and a nuanced depiction of mental illness. Share with fans of Viola Shipman and Melissa Ferguson.
Narrator Hazel Addison takes on a huge cast of characters with aplomb in this truly delightful and steamy romp loosely based on The Wizard of Oz. From the growly lion Toto to two distinct love interests for Dory, Addison’s performance makes this high-action, high-jinks-filled romance all the more stellar.
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Puck and Prejudice
A perfect marriage of the popular historical and sports romance genres, this fun audio should also appeal to listeners seeking a refreshing Austen adaptation.
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The Christmas Cookie Wars
A deliciously sweet holiday romance, perfect for fans of Adriana Mather’s Mom Com.
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Much Ado About Margaret
While this historical enemies-to-lovers romance entertains, the audio version may be best for diehard audio listeners. Suggest to fans of Christina Dodd or Julia Quinn.
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Two Can Play
Hazelwood’s latest is witty, funny, and geeky in all the right ways. A quick listen for fans of Jillian Meadows’s Give Me Butterflies or Hazelwood’s own Love on the Brain.
El-Fassi’s steamy yet cozy debut delivers. Listeners will anxiously await the next installment in this promising series.
Aguirre (The Only Purple House in Town) offers a paean to deep internet friendships, overcoming dysfunctional families, and finding your people.
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Her Baby, Her Badge
Fossen (Child in Jeopardy) launches a new series filled with romance and nail-biting adventure.
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Hastily Wed to the Duke
King presents a Regency romance follow-up to Spinster with a Scandalous Past that can easily be read as a stand-alone. Though light on heat, this closed-door love story is full of compelling chemistry.
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The Friends-to-Lovers Project
Ottoni’s (Never Date a Roommate) latest is about figuring out the future and finding love, while also being an enticing love letter to Venice and Italian cuisine.
Renae (Faking It with the Boss) writes a fun and flirty contemporary romance that is sure to please.
An absolutely sizzling follow-up to Whisky Business. Fletcher is a must-read author for romance fans who love a Scottish-set novel full of angst and heart.
Colter’s (Accidentally Engaged to the Billionaire) latest is a charming contemporary romance with a bit of mystery, definitely not to be forgotten.
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Cliffside Kidnapping
Piñeiro (“South Beach Security” series) begins this exciting new series in familiar territory with some beloved characters her fans will recognize.
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Engaging the Deputy
Daniels (Missing: Baby Doe) writes a fast-paced novel and delivers a mysterious storyline in this third “Silver Stars of Montana” book.
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Rodeo Crime Ring
Winters (“Big Sky Search and Rescue” series) begins a new series in the beautiful Montana area that her readers have come to love.
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One Secret Away from Ruin
Johnson (The Officer’s Convenient Proposal) presents a sweet, slow-burn Regency romance, a story of mistaken identity and making amends.
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A Kiss To Stop a Wedding
Mallory presents a steamy story of duty and desire. Though it features characters from The Earl’s Marriage Dilemma, this fun, fast-paced Regency romance stands alone.
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Their Mauritius Wedding Ruse
From fake-dating to happily-ever-after, Logan and Chloe fit so well together, and readers will be rooting for them from start to finish in the latest from Milne (Cinderella’s Moroccan Midnight Kiss).
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Preyed Upon
Wheatley (Hometown Homicide) delivers another well-written adventurous crime drama, filled with deceit and a smidgen of romance.
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Dark Web Investigation
For fans of Mettner’s previous “Secure One” series. Readers can expect the same well-written adventurous storylines they have come to love, as new and old characters are intertwined in this series starter.
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A Reunion in Tuscany
A heartwarming, not-to-be-missed second-chance love story from Pembroke (Best Man with Benefits).
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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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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.
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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).
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 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.
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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.
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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