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Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory What it's about: Shortly after moving to L.A. to start her own law firm, attorney Olivia Monroe embarks on a fling with junior senator Max Powell and struggles to reconcile her aversion to the spotlight with the intense public scrutiny that accompanies Max's job.
Series alert: Steamy and upbeat, Party of Two is the latest installment of the Wedding Dates series, which begins with The Wedding Date (starring Olivia's sister, Alexa). | |
A Brother's Honor
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Brenda Jackson
What 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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99 Percent Mine
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Sally Thorne
What it's about: For as long as she can remember, Darcy Barrett has had a crush on Tom Valeska, her twin brother's best friend. When Tom reappears in her life, newly single, Darcy's determined to win his heart.
Author alert: Australian author Sally Thorne won many fans with her debut, The Hating Game.
For fans of: Christina Lauren's witty romantic comedies, such as Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating.
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A Duke by Default: Reluctant Royals
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Alyssa Cole
Starring: Portia Hobbs, whose quest for self-improvement leads to an internship at the Scottish armory of sexy swordsmith Tavish MacKenzie -- who's also the secret heir to a dukedom.
Read it for: a sympathetic heroine and her #swordbae.
Don't miss: This sequel to A Princess in Theory features cameos by Naledi and Thabiso.
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A Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole What happens: Shy, sheltered Nya Jerami surprises everyone when she agrees to a fake engagement to globetrotting playboy prince Johan Maximillian von Braustein of Liechtienbourg.
Why you might like it: While the romance is steamy, this 3rd installment of the Reluctant Royals series devotes equal attention to the personal growth of its leads, who are cheered on by supportive friends.
Want a taste? "She'd been guilted and wheedled and talked down to until she was a nonplayer character in the role-playing game of her own life." | | Wilde in Love by Eloisa James Introducing: Lord Alaric Wilde, the globetrotting author of a series of bestselling travel memoirs.
What happens: Alaric returns to England to discover that he has acquired a passionate female fan base in his absence. Alas, this group does not include the woman he's actually interested in, Miss Wilhelmina "Willa" Ffynche.
Series alert: Wilde in Love kicks off The Wildes of Lindow Castle series, which continues with Too Wilde to Wed. | | Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Starring: Alex Claremont-Diaz, the bisexual Mexican-American son of the (first female) U.S. president, and his nemesis Henry, Prince of Wales, who must pretend to be friends for the sake of international diplomacy.
Why you might like it: a fake friendship between rivals becomes a real romance in this smart and steamy new adult romantic comedy.
Reviewers say: "Diplomatic Anglo-American relations have never been so much fun" (Vogue). | |
Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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