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The Rogue to Ruin by Vivienne LorretWhat it's about: One obstacle stands in the way of Ainsley Bourne's business success--Reed Sterling, owner of the gaming hell across the street that scares off all her patrons. What happens: When a vile suitor from her past reappears, Ainsley hastily claims an attachment to Mr. Sterling; pretending to be in love requires a convincing charade. But with each tantalizing touch, Ainsley starts to wonder if Reed was ever really the enemy at all. Reviewers say: "a sexy page-turner... you can't help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face."--Entertainment Weekly
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How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan ByrneWhat it's about: To keep a blackmailer at bay, Lady Alexandra Lane proposes marriage to the Duke of Redmayne, known as the Terror of Torcliff, and finds safety in the arms of this man who vows to keep her safe. Reviewers say: "In this brilliantly conceived start to her captivating new Devil You Know series, Byrne once again delivers the beautifully nuanced characters and seductive storytelling her readers have come to expect, while at the same time deftly conjuring up the spirit of Victoria Holt's classic gothic romances," - Booklist
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The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie LondonWhat it's about: To stay in the tiny seaside town of Margaret River, Australia, Angie Donovan, who has finally found a place to call homeāand whose 6-month visa is about to run out, asks her neighbor for help in finding a man whom she can marry. Who's the neighbor: Jace Walters has never wanted much--except a bathroom he didn't have to share. His American neighbor is distractingly sexy and annoyingly nosy, but she'll be gone in a few months...So why does it suddenly feel like he--and his obnoxious tight-knit family, and even these two wayward dogs--could be exactly what she needs? Reviewers say: "A sweet, sexy read, featuring a couple that feels both true-to-life and aspirational." Kirkus Review, Starred Review
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| Royal Holiday by Jasmine GuilloryStarring: Vivian Forest, a social worker from Oakland, California; and Malcolm Hudson, private secretary to the Queen of England.
What happens: While accompanying her daughter on a trip to the U.K., Vivian finds a kindred spirit in Malcolm, prompting her to consider a relationship for the first time in a long time.
Why you might like it: This 4th Wedding Dates novel is a heartwarming contemporary holiday romance about a mature couple finding love. |
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| Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlaneWhat it's about: Fired from her job and then dumped by her cheating boyfriend, Georgina Horspool discovers that her new boss is Lucas McCarthy, her first love, who...doesn't even recognize her?
Read it for: "a heroine with a laugh-out-loud voice, an endearing romance, and...lashings of drama" (NPR).
Is it for you? More chick lit than rom com, this witty novel emphasizes Georgina's personal growth as she decides what she wants out of life and love. |
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| The Deception by Kat MartinWhat it is: the 2nd book in the Maximum Security series, after The Conspiracy.
Starring: Kate Gallagher, who's determined to bring her sister's killer to justice, and former marine Jason "Hawk" Maddox, the private investigator and bounty hunter she hires after a steamy almost-hookup.
You might also like: Lori Foster's series Love Undercover, another romantic suspense series that pairs heroines seeking justice with law enforcement agents. |
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Well Met by Jen DeLucaWhat happens: While in the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland to help her sister, Emily is roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire with her teenaged niece where she, after meeting an irritating, yet handsome, schoolteacher, finally finds a place to call home. Reviewers say: "DeLuca turns in an intelligent, sexy, and charming debut romance sure to resonate with Renaissance Faire enthusiasts and those looking for an upbeat, lighter read."-- Library Journal
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| The Look of Love by Bella AndreWhat happens: After driving her car into a ditch while fleeing her abusive ex, Chloe Peterson is rescued by photographer Chase Sullivan.
Why you might like it: Sympathetic leads overcome their aversions to serious relationships in this steamy series opener.
So many Sullivans: Can't get enough? The bestselling Sullivans series has spawned three spin-off series: The Seattle Sullivans, the New York Sullivans, and the Maine Sullivans. |
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| A Brother's Honor by Brenda JacksonWhat it's about: A promise to his dying grandfather brings Jace Granger back to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he hires consultant Shana Bradford to save the family business and quickly discovers that her mere presence complicates his life in ways he never imagined.
Why you might like it: This 1st book in the Grangers series offers a steamy workplace romance as well as a charming small-town setting.
For fans of: Zuri Day's Morgan Men romances or Niobia Bryant's Strong Family books. |
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| The Tempting of Thomas Carrick by Stephanie LaurensThe situation: Determined to find a more conventional woman to wed, businessman Thomas Carrick does his best to avoid the alluring Lucilla Cynster. However, fate has other plans. And so does Lucilla.
Is it for you? Set in the Scottish Highlands, this atmospheric novel includes mystical elements in the form of the Lady of the Vale, the goddess whom the Cynster women serve.
Backstory: Familiar faces abound in this 2nd installment of the Cynsters: Next Generation series, a spin-off of the long-running Cynster saga. Thomas first appears in By Winter's Light, while Lucilla's parents meet in Scandal's Bride. |
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| Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia QuinnWhat it's about: Although their families would be thrilled if they married, high-spirited Billie Bridgerton and reserved George Rokesby simply don't get along...until they get trapped on a rooftop together.
Should you start here? You can! This prequel to Julia Quinn's popular Bridgerton series takes place a generation before the events of The Duke and I.
Media buzz: Thanks to Shondaland, the Bridgerton series is slated to become a Netflix Original series in the near future. |
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