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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). | | Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Introducing: Luc O'Donnell, the rock star's son who needs to clean up his image with a respectable relationship, and Oliver Blackwood, the buttoned-up barrister who agrees to be his fake boyfriend.
Why you might like it: Opposites attract in this "effervescent" (Publishers Weekly) romantic comedy, whose well-drawn leads prove to be perfect for each other.
Want a taste? "I should probably explain why I was sipping on a nonbinary beverage while wearing the world's most middle-class excuse for fetish gear in a basement in Shoreditch." | | Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert What it is: the "tender, joyous, and hot as all get-out" (Publishers Weekly) sequel to Get a Life, Chloe Brown.
What happens: Security guard Zafir Ansari's rescue of graduate student Danika Brown from an elevator during a fire drill goes viral, prompting these work acquaintances to fake a relationship for a charitable cause.
Opposites attract: Dani's a bisexual Black academic and practicing witch ISO a friend with benefits. Former pro rugby player Zaf is an observant Muslim and hopeless romantic seeking his happily-ever-after. | | 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). | |
The Darkest King
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Gena Showalter
A long-awaited entry in the top-selling series presents the story of William of the Dark, who navigates a vengeful witch’s curse that condemns him to die by the hand of anyone with whom he falls in love.
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Royal Holiday
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Jasmine Guillory
Starring: 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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