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| Royal Holiday by Jasmine GuilloryStarring: 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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Marry in secret by Anne GracieWhen her late husband—a young naval officer she had married in secret four years earlier returns—very much alive, rebel heiress Lady Rose Rutherford is faced with a cold-hearted stranger who has one thing on his mind—revenge. Themes: Enemies to lovers; Marriage of convenience Pace: Leisurely paced Tone: Steamy
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| Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlaneWhat it's about: Fired from her job and then dumped by her cheating boyfriend, Georgina Horspool discovers that her new boss is Lucas McCarthy, her first love, who...doesn't even recognize her?
Read it for: "a heroine with a laugh-out-loud voice, an endearing romance, and...lashings of drama" (NPR).
Is it for you? More chick lit than rom com, this witty novel emphasizes Georgina's personal growth as she decides what she wants out of life and love. |
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Sweet wild of mine by Laurel KerrAssigned to a remote, dusty town called Sagebrush Flats to write about the local zoo’s latest resident, a fuzzy polar bear cub, writer Magnus Gray soon discovers that opposites do attract when he butts heads with resident June Winters. Themes: Opposites attract Tone: Funny; Heartwarming Writing Style: Engaging
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| The Deception by Kat MartinWhat it is: the 2nd book in the Maximum Security series, after The Conspiracy.
Starring: Kate Gallagher, who's determined to bring her sister's killer to justice, and former marine Jason "Hawk" Maddox, the private investigator and bounty hunter she hires after a steamy almost-hookup.
You might also like: Lori Foster's series Love Undercover, another romantic suspense series that pairs heroines seeking justice with law enforcement agents. |
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Well met by Jen DeLucaWhile in the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland to help her sister, Emily is roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire with her teenaged niece where she, after meeting an irritating, yet handsome, schoolteacher, finally finds a place to call home. Themes: Enemies to lovers Character: Quirky Tone: Amusing; Offbeat Writing Style: Banter-filled; Engaging; Witty
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| The Look of Love by Bella AndreWhat happens: After driving her car into a ditch while fleeing her abusive ex, Chloe Peterson is rescued by photographer Chase Sullivan.
Why you might like it: Sympathetic leads overcome their aversions to serious relationships in this steamy series opener.
So many Sullivans: Can't get enough? The bestselling Sullivans series has spawned three spin-off series: The Seattle Sullivans, the New York Sullivans, and the Maine Sullivans. |
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| A Brother's Honor by Brenda JacksonWhat 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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| Forbidden by Beverly JenkinsWhat it's about: Due to his light complexion, hotelier Rhine Fontaine can pass for white in 1870 Nevada, which allows him to advocate on behalf of the local black community. However, his feelings for newcomer Eddy Carmichael tempt Rhine to tell her the truth about his origins, risking everything he's worked so hard to achieve.
Crossover alert: Forbidden is connected to Beverly Jenkins' House of LeVeq series through Rhine's sister Sable, the heroine of Through the Storm. |
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| The Tempting of Thomas Carrick by Stephanie LaurensThe situation: Determined to find a more conventional woman to wed, businessman Thomas Carrick does his best to avoid the alluring Lucilla Cynster. However, fate has other plans. And so does Lucilla.
Is it for you? Set in the Scottish Highlands, this atmospheric novel includes mystical elements in the form of the Lady of the Vale, the goddess whom the Cynster women serve.
Backstory: Familiar faces abound in this 2nd installment of the Cynsters: Next Generation series, a spin-off of the long-running Cynster saga. Thomas first appears in By Winter's Light, while Lucilla's parents meet in Scandal's Bride. |
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| Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia QuinnWhat it's about: Although their families would be thrilled if they married, high-spirited Billie Bridgerton and reserved George Rokesby simply don't get along...until they get trapped on a rooftop together.
Should you start here? You can! This prequel to Julia Quinn's popular Bridgerton series takes place a generation before the events of The Duke and I.
Media buzz: Thanks to Shondaland, the Bridgerton series is slated to become a Netflix Original series in the near future. |
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