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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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Most Wonderful
A bighearted holiday romance with triple the happy endings. Fans of Ashley Herring Blake and Emily Henry will be delighted.
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Flirting with Disaster
Romance readers who appreciate new takes on popular rom-com movies will not want to miss this one, which is highly enjoyable on audio and guaranteed to be a popular addition to any contemporary romance collection.
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Casket Case
Evans’s bittersweet paranormal romance debut is highly recommended for those seeking a warmhearted contemporary romance with an unusual premise. Fans of Ashley Poston’s The Dead Romantics will want to check this out.
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Under Loch and Key
A highly recommended paranormal monster romance with an excellent setting, memorable main characters, and lots of open-door intimacy. This may also appeal to fans of monster-romance writers such as Ruby Dixon, Ashley Bennett, or Kimberly Lemming.
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Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction
This feel-good holiday love story works as a stand-alone and is sure to please readers who like contemporary romance with adorable canine companions. Recommended for fans of Lizzie Shane, Susan Mallory, and Debbie Macomber.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy historical romance full of flirtatious and cunning characters. Recommended for fans of Grace Burrowes, Martha Waters, and Sabrina Jeffries.
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The Wedding Witch
Full of paranormal fun, magic spells, ghosts, and more, this fun time-travel romance is a strong addition to Sterling’s bestselling series. Highly recommended for fans of India Holton, Hazel Beck, and Kate Johnson.
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The Jewel of the Isle
An over-the-top, slow-burn romance full of adventure and heart, perfect for fans of The Lost City movie.
Michelle’s adroit combination of office romance, enemies-to-lovers, and only-one-bed tropes will keep readers glued to the novel.
Solomon (Business or Pleasure) writes a wonderfully sensitive and sexy expat love story where an American moves to Amsterdam and finds an old love and new confidence.
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Look Before You Leap
Heath returns with the second installment of the “Miss Prentice’s Protégées” series (after All’s Fair in Love and War), featuring a grumpy Viscount and an outspoken optimist who collide in funny and heartfelt ways in their quest to secure the futures they each want.
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Ride with Me
While F1 fans will especially love this novel, readers unfamiliar with the sport will also appreciate Soltani’s delicious romance, full of sexy and swoony scenes.
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The Ripple Effect
Even the most indoorsy romance readers will enjoy this wilderness-set love story.
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A Legend in the Baking
A solid second-chance romance that juggles the social and the emotional equally well.
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Earl Crush
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced Regency romance full of spies and secrets. Recommended for fans of Julia Quinn, Grace Burrowes, and Sabrina Jeffries.
Mysterious and intoxicating, this is a delightful retelling that expands on one of horror’s classics. Even the biggest scaredy-cat will love it.
Listeners will fall head over heels for this quick, flirty, and fun audiobook in which dreams really do come true and love shows up when it’s least expected.
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Hot Hex Boyfriend
A charming story with “Sleeping Beauty” undertones that will make a great addition to contemporary paranormal romance collections. This novel may also appeal to fans of Erin Sterling and Hazel Beck.
A scrumptious romance from YA author Khorram (The Breakup Lists). Billings and Sardar’s dual narration creates a cozy and intimate listening experience, with characters who are just as delectable as the food and wine.
The cinematic locales and Maddie’s reestablished relationship with the Perrys are fleshed out this slow-burn romance beyond the enemies (in Maddie’s mind)-to-lovers trope. Great for all collections.
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Temple of Swoon
This action-packed romance adventure is sure to delight fans of Lara Croft and those seeking an Indiana Jones–inspired romance with both action and steam. Fans of M.C. Vaughan’s Romancing Miss Stone or Kerry Rea’s The Jewel of the Isle won’t want to miss this one.
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The Beast Takes a Bride
Eyre’s crisp voice helps another of Long’s couples find their happily ever after. Suggested for listeners seeking a sparkling new series after Bridgerton.
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Confounding Oaths
A well-narrated yet uninspiring fantasy dive into the Regency era that fails to let any one arc shine. Best for Hall’s diehard fans.
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Not in My Book
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, opposites-attract rom-com about authors, enemies, and honesty. Recommended for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Emily Henry, and Chloe Liese.
Blake’s (Delilah Green Doesn’t Care) fans will be over the moon at this series launch, while newcomers will find a new favorite author to follow.
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When Javi Dumped Mari
A welcome return from Sosa (The Wedding Crasher) in a rom-com homage to When Harry Met Sally and My Best Friend’s Wedding. Press into the hands of readers who love romances with past and present timelines.
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