It Starts with Us, by Colleen Hoover (Atria), is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

In the long-anticipated sequel to It Ends with Us, Lily is navigating co-parenting her baby daughter with her abusive ex-husband. Then she runs into her first love, Atlas, and agrees to a date. Alternating their viewpoints, the story reveals Atlas’s past as Lily hopes for a second chance at love while also dealing with her jealous ex.—LJ Reviews

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon (Berkley)

Appeared on the January 2021 LibraryReads list

“Shay's lifelong dream has been to be in radio, and she's been working at a Seattle NPR station since she was 19. Ten years later, she and new wunderkind Dominic create a show around the idea that they're exes talking about relationships. The burn between Shay and Dominic is slow, intense, and HOT. Give to fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Hating Game.”—Jessica Werner, Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez (Forever: Grand Central)

Appeared on the April 2020 LibraryReads list

"Sloan, still recovering from the sudden death of her fiancé, finds a stray dog and brings him home. She calls the number on the tag but there is no response. Once she has fallen for the dog, the owner shows up and Sloan gets a second chance at love. For lovers of romantic comedies like Less by Sean Andrew Greer and Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld."—Theresa Bond, Middlesex Public Library, Middlesex, NJ

Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory (Berkley)

Appeared on the June 2020 LIbraryReads list

"In the fifth book of the Wedding Date series, sparks fly between a smart, independent lawyer and a charming, impulsive senator. Guillory thoughtfully incorporates serious issues into her books while keeping the tone light and uplifting. Sweet, sexy, and a lot of fun."—Jayme Hughes-Gartin, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Cincinnati, OH