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| A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth EverettStarring: Violet Hughes, Lady Greycliff, the founder of Athena's Retreat, a clandestine club for women scientists; and her taciturn bodyguard, Arthur Kneland, who must protect her from the dangerous organization targeting the Retreat and its members.
Reviewers say: This opening installment of the Secret Scientists of London series is a "fiercely feminist, achingly romantic, and intensely sensual love story" (Booklist).
For fans of: The strong-willed women and well-drawn Victorian setting of Evie Dunmore's League of Extraordinary Women series. |
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| An Unexpected Earl by Anna HarringtonThen: Penniless orphan Brandon Pearce fell for girl-next-door Amelia Howard, much to the dismay of her wealthy family, which drove the young lovers apart.
Now: Brandon, a decorated veteran who has just inherited an earldom, is reunited with Amelia, who needs his help dealing with a blackmailer intent on ruining her family.
Why you might like it: This 2nd book in the Lords of the Armory series (after An Inconvenient Duke) offers a second chance at love for childhood sweethearts, plus skullduggery and secret societies. |
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| Accidentally Engaged by Farah HeronWhat happens: Toronto baking enthusiast Reena Manji convinces her gorgeous new neighbor, Nadim Remtulla, to pose as her fiancé on a cooking competition show that could fund her dream of culinary school.
But wait, there's more: As the latest "Good Muslim Man" that Reena's matchmaking parents believe she should marry, Nadim is NOT someone she'd consider dating. At least, that's what Reena keeps telling herself.
Series alert: Fans of author Farah Heron's The Chai Factor will recognize Reena as the best friend of that novel's heroine Amira. |
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| Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia HibbertWhat happens: Determined to prove to her wealthy parents that she can support herself, 26-year-old Eve Brown lands a job at the picturesque Castell Cottage Bed and Breakfast after (accidentally!) injuring its gruff proprietor, Jacob Wayne.
Why you might like it: This lively conclusion to the Brown Sisters trilogy (beginning with Get a Life, Chloe Brown) features authentically depicted autistic leads, a story that's equal parts zany and moving, a complimentary playlist, and rogue ducks. |
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What it's about: A brilliant physicist studying the nature of time embarks on a journey to prove that those we love are always connected to us, leading to surprising revelations. What happens: When Sophie Jones meets Jake Kristopher during their first week at Yale they instantly feel a deep connection, as if they've known each other before. Inspired by her connection with Jake, Sophie throws herself headfirst into her studies, determined to prove that those she loves belong together in all realities. Spanning decades, The Love Proof is an unusual and refreshing love story about connection, time, and intuition, urging us to listen to our hearts rather than our heads.
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Meet You in the middle by Devon DanielsThe premise: What happens when the person you find MOST impossible becomes impossible to resist? Opposites distract in this hilarious across-the-aisle romantic comedy about America's least likely couple, Kate and Ben. It's The Hating Game meets The West Wing. What happens: As their endless game of one-upmanship becomes Kate's favorite part of the day, she starts to wonder if her feelings for Ben are closer to attraction than animosity...and maybe their sparring is flirting. And when Kate realizes there's more to Ben than meets the eye, she's forced her to confront her biggest fear: In her sworn enemy, she may have found her perfect match.
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| Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva LeighWhat it's about: As a favor to an old friend, Major Duncan McCameron agrees to escort Beatrice, the widowed Lady Farris, to a house party in the country. A house party that's...well, more of an orgy, to be honest.
Why you might like it: This 3rd Union of the Rakes novel follows an older heroine, her younger paramour, and their many misadventures on the road to love, and features homages to beloved 1980s movies including Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Footloose. |
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| First Comes Like by Alisha RaiStarring: Pakistani American beauty influencer Jia Ahmed, and actor Dev Dixit, the Bollywood scion who slid into her DMs months ago but now claims not to know who she is. (How dare he!)
What happens: Horrified that someone has been impersonating him online, Dev makes it up to Jia by agreeing to pose as her boyfriend.
Why you might like it: This upbeat and witty 3rd installment of the Modern Love series (after Girl Gone Viral) introduces likable leads and their supportive extended families. |
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| The Duke Heist by Erica RidleyThe players: The Wychesters, a band of orphans adopted by an eccentric aristocrat who turned them into Regency London's version of Robin Hood.
The score: a painting currently in the possession of Laurence Gosling, the new Duke of Faircliffe, which was stolen from the Wynchesters by Laurence's late father.
The plan: Unassuming Chloe Wynchester will infiltrate the ducal household, retrieve the painting, and...accidentally kidnap the duke? Oops. |
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| Honey Girl by Morgan RogersStarring: Astronomer Grace Porter, who arrives in Las Vegas to celebrate finishing her Ph.D and wakes up married to Brooklyn-based radio host Yuki Yamamoto.
What happens: Burned out by the challenges of being a queer, Black scientist in white, male-dominated academia, Grace heads to New York to clear her head and see if this thing with Yuki has potential.
What sets it apart: Although Grace and Yuki's love story anchors the narrative, this debut also saves plenty of space for Grace's journey of self-discovery and the couple's respective circles of friends. |
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