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| Someone to Trust by Mary BaloghIntroducing: 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 CarlyleWhat 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 LaurenWhat 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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| Their Perfect Melody by Priscilla OliverasWhat it's about: Summoned to a client's home during a domestic violence incident, victim's advocate Lilí 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 Museum of Modern Love
by Heather Rose
What it is about: A restless film score composer is mesmerized by a piece of performance art that he revisits over 75 days also shaped by new bonds and a growing awareness of what has been missing from his life.
Why you may like it: This novel by an Australian writer has won several awards in Australia.
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| The Most Dangerous Duke in London by Madeline HunterWhat it's about: Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton, has sworn revenge against the family of his late father's enemy, the recently deceased Earl of Marwood. Then he meets Marwood's daughter Clara, who sees right through his ardent suitor act.
Why you might like it: This 1st book in the Decadent Dukes series subverts the "revenge by seduction" trope by introducing a fiercely independent heroine with no desire to wed.
Reviewers say: this Georgian romance is "chock-full of sensuality and spiced with mystery" (Publishers Weekly). |
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At Bluebonnet Lake : a novel
by Amanda Cabot
What it is about: At the request of her ailing grandmother, marketing maven Kate Sherwood visits the dilapidated resort of Rainbow's End, where she meets the resort's handyman, Greg Vange, and cannot deny the electricity between them.
Why you might like it: Well-drawn and likable characters pervade this enjoyable, contemporary romance.
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| The Noel Diary by Richard Paul EvansWhat it's about: A latest holiday-themed novel by the best-selling author of The Christmas Box follows the experiences of a man who, in the wake of estrangements and losses, is given a chance to rewrite and rediscover his true past.
Why you might like it: An uplifting story ultimately leaves readers feeling emotionally satisfied.
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You say it first
by Susan Mallery
What it's about: A sculptor from a loveless artist family works as a carpenter between paying commissions while falling in love with a theme wedding planner whose domineering mother would have her give up her career to work in the family business. By the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fool's Gold series.
Why you might like it: A contemporary romance with well developed characters.
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Wyoming tough
by Diana Palmer
What it's about: Ranch owner Mallory Kirk meets his match in his new cowgirl, a petite young woman who has a lot of spirit and will do anything to prove herself and keep his ranch running.
Why you might like it: A contemporary, western romance.
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