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| All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan ByrneAn unlikely heiress: Thanks to a mysterious benefactress, vicar's daughter Cecelia Teague now possesses a substantial fortune and, with it, a freedom afforded to few women in Victorian England.
An unusual bequest: Cecelia has also inherited a notorious London gaming hell, putting her on a collision course with the attractive Cassius Gerard Ramsay, Lord Chief Justice of the High Court, who believes the establishment is a front for criminal activities. |
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| Spoiler Alert by Olivia DadeThe backstory: When he's not busy starring in the hit television series Gods of the Gates, actor Marcus Caster-Rupp writes fanfiction about the show under the name Book!AeneasWouldNever and shares it with his online BFF, Unapologetic Lavinia Stan (a.k.a. geologist April Whittier).
And then: After April's resplendent Lavinia cosplay goes viral and attracts the ire of fat-shaming trolls, Marcus defuses the situation by asking her out, not realizing that she's Unapologetic Lavinia Stan.
For fans of: Kate Stayman-London's One to Watch or Jen DeLuca's Well Met. |
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| The Roommate by Rosie DananThe situation: Shortly after her housemate (and unrequited crush) abruptly leaves L.A. after subletting his room to some guy he found on the internet ("You're gonna love him!), Clara Wheaton discovers that new roomie Josh Conners is porn star "Josh Darling."
Why you might like it: opposites attract as posh, high-strung Clara and laid-back, working-class Josh embark on a relationship that's part-business, all-pleasure in this sex-positive romantic comedy.
Reviewers say: "Warmly funny and gorgeously sexy" (New York Times). |
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| Her Night with the Duke by Diana QuincyWhat happens: While stranded at a country inn, widowed travel writer Lady Delilah Chambers spends one night with a stranger only to find out later that he is Elliot Townsend, the Duke of Huntington -- and her beloved stepdaughter's betrothed.
What sets it apart: Delilah, an aristocratic woman of English and Arabian descent, offers a perspective rarely seen in Regency romance.
About the author: Prior to writing historical romance, Arab American author Diana Quincy was a television journalist. |
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| The Love Study by Kris RipperJust so you know: "Here's how my friends describe me to new people: 'This is Declan. He left his last boyfriend at the altar, so watch out.'"
What happens: As Declan reenters the dating scene six years after his ill-fated engagement, YouTuber Sidney invites him to participate in "The Love Study," their new video series about queer dating. But Declan discovers he has more chemistry with Sidney than any of his blind dates.
Read it for: a diverse, all-LGBTQIA cast, headed by a pair of well-matched leads, and supported by a lively friend group. |
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| A Hope Divided by Alyssa ColeWhat it's about: Herbalist and spy Marlie Lynch, a free Black woman, harbors an escaped prisoner, Union soldier Ewan McCall, in her white half-brother's plantation home...which the Confederate Home Guard has just made their base of operations.
Why you might like it: Set during the American Civil War, this 2nd book in the Loyal League series boasts memorable characters, an exciting espionage plot, and well-researched historical details.
For fans of: Beverly Jenkins' House of Le Veq series. |
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| Bringing Down the Duke by Evie DunmoreStarring: Oxford student Annabelle Archer, who must convince Sebastian Devereux, the politically influential Duke of Montgomery, to support the cause of women's suffrage.
What's at stake: Annabelle's scholarship, Sebastian's family estate, and crucial amendments to the Married Women's Property Act.
Reviewers say: This opening installment of the League of Extraordinary Women series is "chock-full of verve, history, and passion" (Library Journal). |
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| When a Duke Loves a Woman by Lorraine HeathWhat happens: Gillie Trewlove rescues a badly injured man from the alley outside her Whitechapel tavern and discovers that he's Antony Coventry, Duke of Thornley, who requests her assistance in searching for his missing fiancée.
Series alert: When a Duke Loves a Woman is the 2nd in the Sins for All Seasons series (after Beyond Scandal and Desire), which follows a working-class family of foundling foster siblings.
For fans of: Sarah MacLean's Bareknuckle Bastards series. |
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Something to Talk About
by Meryl Wilsner
No comment: Despite rumors fueled by a red carpet photo, showrunner Jo Jones is NOT dating her assistant, Emma Kaplan.
But seriously, no comment: As a Chinese American lesbian (and former child star) working in Hollywood, Jo's got enough on her plate without indulging tabloid speculation about her personal life. Meanwhile, Emma wants to protect Jo for reasons that are only partly professional.
Reviewers say: "The writing is crisp, the banter is sharp, and the sexual tension is palpable" (Booklist).
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Royal Holiday
by 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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