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Someone to Trust
by Mary Balogh
Introducing: Lady Elizabeth Overfield, widow and survivor of an abusive marriage; Colin Handrich, the newly titled Lord Hodges.
What happens: Although they're well-suited and wish to wed, Elizabeth and Colin agree that they cannot marry each other. Why not? She's 35 and he's 26. (Just think of the scandal!)
Why you might like it: Featuring an older woman/younger man pairing, this 5th Westcott novel is also a moving friends-to-lovers romance that unfolds against a Yuletide backdrop.
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A Duke Changes Everything
by Christy Carlyle
What it's about: Unbeknownst to many, London casino owner Nicholas Lyon is also the second son of a duke. When he unexpectedly inherits the title and estate he never wanted, Nicholas meets his steward, Mina Thorne, and begins to reconsider.
Series alert: This steamy and engaging Victorian romance is the 1st book in the Duke's Den series.
For fans of: cardsharps and casino owners who gamble on love and play for keeps, such as those found in Sarah MacLean's Rules of Scoundrels series or Caroline Linden's Wagers of Sin novels.
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My Favorite Half-Night Stand
by Christina Lauren
What happens: After criminology professor Millie Morris enjoys a "half-night stand" with friend Reid Campbell, they agree it's better to remain friends. But when Millie stumbles into an online flirtation with Reid (under a different name), things heat up quickly.
Author alert: Christina Lauren has won fans with witty looks at modern love in Dating You/Hating You and Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating.
Reviewers say: My Favorite Half-Night Stand is "a messy and sexy look at digital dating that feels fresh and exciting" (Publishers Weekly).
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| Dare to Love a Duke by Eva LeighIntroducing: Former sex worker Lucia Marini, who, in the seductive guise of "Amina," manages the Orchid Club, where masked strangers satisfy their erotic desires, on behalf of its elusive owner.
What happens: Not long after she takes Thomas Powell, the Duke of Northfield, as her lover, Lucia discovers he's also her employer.
Why you might like it: Like previous London Underground books, this 3rd installment explores the darker side of Regency England. It also features a more diverse cast than many novels set during this period. |
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| The One You Fight for by Roni LorenStarring: siren songstress Jamez and Lucas, the kind stranger who comes to her rescue at an open mic night. (It's a long story.)
Actually: "Jamez" is psychology professor Taryn Landry, survivor of a school shooting, and "Lucas" is Shaw Miller, the brother of the troubled boy who killed her sister.
Is it for you? This heartwrenching 3rd book in the Ones Who Got Away series follows traumatized characters who find love and healing as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of tragedy. |
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Their Perfect Melody
by Priscilla Oliveras
What it's about: Summoned to a client's home during a domestic violence incident, victim's advocate LilĂ Fernandez clashes with sexy Officer Diego Reyes. Although she chafes at his overprotective manner, she admires his commitment to familia and community.
Series alert: Their Perfect Melody concludes the Matched to Perfection series, which begins with His Perfect Partner and Her Perfect Affair.
For fans of: Alexis Daria's Dance Off series; Sabrina Sol's Delicious Desires novels.
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| The Rancher by Kate PearceWhat it's about: While inspecting an abandoned silver mine on her family's property, newly minted engineer Rachel Morgan encounters Cauy Lymond, whose family owns the adjacent ranch. Sparks fly.
What you need to know: Due to their respective childhood traumas (explored in previous installments of the Morgan Ranch series), Rachel and Cauy are loners whose relationship takes them both by surprise.
For fans of: Lori Wilde's Cupid, Texas novels or Harper Sloan's Coming Home series. |
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| The Cottage on Rose Lane by Hope RamsayWhat happens: A surprise inheritance brings Jenna Fossey to Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina, where her quest to learn more about her roots leads her to hire sexy Jude St. Pierre to teach her how to sail.
Why you might like it: This opening volume of the Moonlight Bay series features sympathetic leads and a charming coastal community.
About the author: Best known for her Last Chance series, Hope Ramsay specializes in heartwarming contemporary romances set in small Southern towns. |
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| The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri WilsonWhat it's about: When an allergic reaction sidelines her glamorous, twin sister Ginny, school librarian Charlotte agrees to enter a beauty pageant in her stead. What could go wrong?
Why you might like it: No cattiness here! Although Charlotte and Ginny are very different people, their bond is loving and supportive. Similarly, their pageant competitors are depicted in a positive light.
About the author: Best known for her Royals series, which riffs on classic films such as Roman Holiday and Royal Wedding, author Teri Wilson pays homage to Miss Congeniality in this upbeat novel. |
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Enticed By You
by Elle Wright
What it's about: Businessman Parker Wells, Jr., the new CEO of Wellspring Waters, is nothing like his ethics-challenged father. If only he could convince attorney Kennedi Robinson that he's not a bad guy.
Why you might like it: Family plays an important role in this 2nd Wellspring novel, which is full of memorable supporting characters, including Parker's half-siblings and Kennedi's beloved aunt.
Look for: Pleasured by You, the forthcoming 3rd book in the series.
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| You May Kiss the Bride by Lisa BerneWhat it's about: Gabriel Penhallow seeks a dutiful wife to produce an heir and leave him in peace. Although headstrong Livia Stuart is not that kind of woman, a life-changing kiss results in their hasty engagement.
Series alert: This engaging debut kicks off the Penhallow Dynasty series.
You might also like: Tessa Dare's The Duchess Deal, which also features an arrogant duke whose pragmatic plan for acquiring a wife is demolished by a passionate and penniless woman. |
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| A Rogue of Her Own by Grace BurrowesBest laid plans: "May I prevail upon you to ruin me?" Charlotte Windham asks Lucas Sherbourne, who would rather marry her -- and does, once her scheme (predictably) backfires.
Why you might like it: A Rogue of Her Own offers a marriage-of-convenience story that focuses on the couple's attempts to make their unexpected union work.
Reviewers say: This concluding volume of the Windham Brides series boasts "flawless prose, delicious wit, and an unerring ability to bring complex characters to life" (Library Journal). |
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| I Heard A Rumor by Cheris HodgesWhat happens: Thanks to their lying, cheating exes, attorney Chante Britt and real estate mogul Zach Harrington are already tabloid fixtures. So why not let their soul-shattering kiss turn into a scandalous affair?
Series alert: I Heard a Rumor is the sequel to Rumor Has It, which focuses on Chante's best friend Liza.
You might also like: Deborah Fletcher Mello's Sultry Southern Nights series, which similarly follows career-driven African-American protagonists from relationship disasters to hard-won happily-ever-afters. |
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| Not Always a Saint by Mary Jo PutneyWhat happens: a passionate kiss between a woman with a past and a man with a future.
Starring: Daniel Herbert, a physician whose recently inherited title requires him to find a wife to smooth his path into polite society; Jessie Kelham, a vulnerable widow who needs a husband -- STAT.
Why you might like it: This steamy 7th installment of the Lost Lords series features seemingly mismatched leads who turn out to be perfect for each other. |
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| About That Kiss by Jill ShalvisWhat it's about: After artisan Kylie Masters and veteran Joe Malone share an unforgettable kiss, Joe...doesn't call her. And now she needs his help tracking down a stolen keepsake.
Read it for: a quirky scavenger hunt that takes a pair of would-be lovers across San Francisco.
Series alert: About That Kiss is the 5th book in the upbeat Heartbreaker Bay series, about a magic wishing fountain that brings couples together. |
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