Hi, Allison! Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself?

Hi! I’m a NY Times bestselling novelist based in Los Angeles, where I’ve lived for the past fourteen years. The Insomniacs is my eleventh book (!!), which is hard to believe. I’m a new empty-nester, though it feels like my kids are home all the time anyway, and I have two rescue dogs who keep me very busy.

When did you first discover your love for writing and stories?

My mom was an English teacher, so I was raised in a house full of books. I used to go to camp for the summers, and she would mail me vocab words. J (And to her credit, Soap Opera Digest summaries of Santa Barbara, since I was gone for most of the summer!) But the point is that I have always loved to read, and I’ve always had a bit of a wild imagination – I loved acting as well and did a lot of theatre as a kid, which I think really helps me get under the skin of my characters now. My high school teachers told me I was a strong writer, but I really discovered that I might be decent at it in college, when I landed a very coveted op-ed column that ran every other week. It was the first time I was independently validated, and it gave me the confidence to think I could make a professional go of it. Still, I got a typical 9-5 job out of college, which I hated. I eventually quit, started temping to pay my bills, and slowly transitioned to freelance writing back when magazines were in their heyday. From there, I tinkered with fiction on the side and about four years later, sold my first novel.

Quick lightning round! Tell us:

• The first book you ever remember reading: Blubber by Judy Blume
• The one that made you want to become an author: Anything from Steven King’s 80s oeuvre: they all taught me about the importance of voice, and even as a kid (I read King at a pretty young age, like, 11), I remember hearing his character’s voices in my head even when I wasn’t reading
• The one that you can’t stop thinking about: Station Eleven. Read it years ago and still think about it often.

Your latest novel, The Insomniacs, is out April 14^th! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

Sleepless strangers become found family.

What can readers expect?

The book is about four insomniacs (goes without saying) who find each other in the early hours of the morning and decide to help solve each other’s problems to help one another get some rest. When once of them goes missing, they’re compelled to move mountains to find her. It’s the story about four insomniacs, yes, but it’s really a story about found family and about how nearly everyone you have ever loved in your life starts out as a stranger.

Where did the inspiration for The Insomniacs come from?

Like a lot of women my age (and a lot of people in the world right now), I am not a very good sleeper. I was staring at my ceiling one night at about three AM thinking: wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a network of people out there, a support group of sorts, that you could tap into during those lonely hours to feel less alone and talk about the anxieties that are keeping you awake? From there, I started moving the characters into place, and many drafts later, here we are!

Were there any moments or characters you really enjoyed writing or exploring?

Yes, I loved exploring Sybil, who is about the same age as I am and also a new empty-nester. I’m finding that so many women at midlife are taking a step back and assessing how they want to spend the second half of their lives, and I really enjoyed doing this with her. I also loved writing Zeke, who is a major league baseball player who has lost his love for the game. The very first thing I wanted to be as a kid was a professional sportscaster, so this allowed me to dip into that world a bit. I also really enjoyed toying around with a superstar whose talent had always come easily to him, but also didn’t fulfill him any longer. Again, like Sybil, he was examining his life up until that point and thinking: what’s next?

Did you face any challenges whilst writing? How did you overcome them?

Oh yes I did! I had to restart the book three times, the first two times tossing out about 150 pages each round. Wah. My editor and agent really pushed me to make this a plot-based book, which is something I’ve never done before, and I found it incredibly daunting. I can’t tell you the number of screeds I sent them telling them that I could not do it, I could not write this book. I’ve always written from a character-based perspective, as in, my characters drove the plot, so to flip that and have the plot (in this case, a missing person) drive the characters just sort of broke my brain. I overcame it by spending a lot of time away from my computer plotting move out like a chess board in my mind. Long walks listening to podcasts on cults, longer walks figuring out what would happen if I moved this piece here and that piece there. I still wrote every single day – I hold myself accountable daily when I’m writing a book – but I really had to take a few steps back and look at the overall structure and plot instead of just plowing through on instinct. The good news is that I’ve now figured out how to do it without feeling like I might have a nervous breakdown, so my next book is coming much easier!

What’s next for you?

I’m just about to finish my next book, which does not yet have a title, but it’s about a residential island that is exclusively for women, and what’s uncovered when their founder goes missing. I’m also really excited to share that an Audible adaptation of one of my books, BETWEEN ME AND YOU, is launching in podcast form on April 16^th. It was produced by Kerry Washington and her production company and stars Jurnee Smollett. I wrote it with my friend, Pete Chiarelli, who is the screenwriter behind The Proposal and Crazy Rich Asians. If you love a romcom, I think this will give you your fix!

Lastly, what books are you looking forward to picking up this year?

I’m super-excited about Robinne Lee’s Crash Into Me. I have the galley on my kindle and can’t wait to dive in. Also really looking forward to Steven Rowley’s Take Me With You, as I truly cannot wait for when aliens show up on our planet! I’m also currently making my way through the Dungeon Crawler Carl series on audio, and I’m excited for the four books I still have to go (with more on the way, I believe, yay!).

Will you be picking up The Insomniacs? Tell us in the comments below!

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Releasing on March 5th 2024, Take Two, Birdie Maxwell sees Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star trying to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love.

If there’s one thing I love in life—or at least on the page, it’s a second chance romance. There’s something about the mix of regrets, nostalgia, and the opportunity to right some lovelorn wrongs that just makes my brain short-circuit and my heart leap a thousand bounds. While I don’t actually know many second-chance romances that have worked in real life (though we’ve all given it our best shot at one point or another, am I right?), in a novel, they never fail to deliver an absolutely satisfying happily ever after. Maybe that’s why I can’t stop writing them —in my latest novel, Take Two, Birdie Maxwell, my heroine begrudgingly takes a road trip with her high school crush, and in my last novel, The Rewind, two acrimonious college exes wake up in bed together with no memory of how they got there. Not necessarily circumstance we aspire to in our actual love lives, but that’s the magic of great romcoms with winning characters: no matter what the baggage, you root for those two crazy kids to find a way to make it work and live happily ever after. 

Here are a few great second chance romances that swept me off my feet and nearly guarantee you’ll levitate with joy too:

SAME TIME NEXT SUMMER by Annabel Monaghan

Honestly, I will read every single thing that Annabel Monaghan writes until the end of time. And Same Time Next Summer is no exception. Send one semi-happily engaged lady back to her family beach house (to plan her wedding, naturally), and put her on a collision course with the boy (now a man!) who wrecked her heart as a teenager, and you have the delicious makings of this second chance romance. Add in Monaghan’s sharp-shooting wit and writing, and just don’t blame me if you neglect your work and family to turn page after page.

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman

Take one down on his luck movie star and pair him with a journalist whose last profile of the star made her famous in her own right and reunite them ten years later for another interview (and possible one-night stand – or longer). This book is one of my favorite romcoms in recent memory. The chemistry between the characters absolutely crackles, and Sussman’s dialogue and writing leap off the page. I stayed up well into the early morning hours devouring this one.

KISS HER ONCE FOR ME by Alison Cochrun

After a ho-hum engagement, our heroine takes a trip home with her fiancé for the holidays, only to discover that she had a previous fling with his sister, who she may or may not like more than the man who proposed. OMG. So juicy. I love a second chance romance that is pure mess, and this one is so messy and so simultaneously delightful. An absolute gem that will have you screaming and cringing and cheering.

EVERY SUMMER AFTER by Carley Fortune

I think everyone I know has already devoured this one because it topped so many bestseller charts but I loved it so much that I have to implore the remaining hold-outs to dive in. Set over six years, Every Summer After captures that perfect blend of love, heartbreak, nostalgia and a whole lot of that intangible magic that makes two fictional character feel totally real. Ughhh, it was so real and so so good.

BEFORE I LET GO by Kennedy Ryan

I’ve read multiple Ryan books, and I think she is a master at unraveling real life circumstances that gut you and then put you back together, all in three hundred pages. Here, she tackles divorce and regret, and masterfully brings one couple back from the brink, as they wade through child-rearing, lingering attraction and overcoming all the obstacles that life can throw at you. Ryan’s writing always sizzles, and her books genuinely never disappoint.

WHAT YOU DO TO ME by Rochelle Weinstein

Weinstein was inspired by the song “Hey there, Delilah,” and wrote a swoony, romantic book about the story behind the song. In this version, a journalist with her own bruised heart tracks down both the musician and the song’s subject, and carefully, tenderly finds a way to lead them back to happily ever after. Perfect for anyone who loves love and loves music. (So all of us.)

SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE by Tia Williams

Let me start with the tag line because it encapsulates this book better than I could. Seven days to fall in love, 15 years to forget, and seven days to get it all back again…I mean…Sign. Me. Up. Williams’ novel dives into the entanglements and complications of two writers who were once high school sweethearts, and whose paths, naturally (and a little begrudgingly), find their way back to each other. The characters wrestle with some very real-world problems, which I appreciated, and Williams’ writing pops off the page and punctures your heart simultaneously.

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Prepare your romance-loving heart as there are some stellar romance books releasing in the first half of 2024! Between the months of January and June, you’ll see new releases from Katee Robert, Christina Lauren, Anita Kelly, Olivia Dade, Tessa Bailey, Lynn Painter, Alison Cochrun, Kevin Kwan, Carley Fortune, and so many more, plus those making their exciting debut!

You’ll be sure to find quite a few exciting new reads within this list and be sure to check out our other 2024 round-ups too, including our Most Anticipated list and Anticipated YA list.

JANUARY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker

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Opposites attract in this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy of feuding neighbors and dueling hearts from Jayne Denker, the author of The Rom-Com Agenda.

Love, Me by Jessica Saunders

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Reminiscent of novels by Sophie Kinsella and Rebecca Serle, Love, Me is a sweet, honest foray into love, marriage, and the fantasy of a second-chance romance with the one that got away. Readers will find this lively debut romance book easy to devour and hard to put down.

Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan

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A charming opposites-attract romance, Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is for anyone who ever stepped outside their comfort zone and found that all the best things can happen when you take a chance.

Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

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In this utterly charming debut romance, a teacher with big dreams joins forces with a no-nonsense engineer to survive an ex’s wedding and escape matchmaking pressure from their Indian families. Their plan? Faking an engagement, of course.

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

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Orpheus lost everything when he lost Eurydice’s love…but now he’s ready to brave the Underworld to take her back, even if that means going toe-to-toe (and heart-to-heart) with the right-hand man of Hades himself.

Take Two, Birdie Maxwell by Allison Winn Scotch

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Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love in the new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch. (Update: This title now releases on 5 March 2024)

Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise

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In this delightfully witty Victorian romance, a governess spy running away from her past falls for an ex-soldier turned railroad magnate—perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Bridgerton!

Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden

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After a day of unrivaled disappointments, a promising young chef finds every bite of food suddenly tastes bitter. To save her career, she travels to the Pacific Northwest to reconnect with her estranged mom, and discovers a family legacy she never suspected in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie.

Principles of (E)motion by Sara Read

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Lessons in Chemistry meets advanced mathematics in Sara Read’s heartwarming, STEMinist novel, PRINCIPLES OF (E)MOTION follows a female genius who solves a famously elusive math problem only to struggle with anxiety and prejudice when challenged to prove that the work is her own.

Not Bad for a Girl by Anastasia Ryan

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From hilariously awkward lunch breaks to cringe-worthy Zoom calls, this workplace comedy of errors is sure to put a smile on your face.

Last Call At The Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

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Opposites attract when a free-spirited American singer-songwriter with ADHD teams up with a charming Irishman to revitalize his family’s pub in the next heartfelt romance from the author of Luck and Last Resorts.

The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

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A rising-star musician has a second chance at love with an old flame she remembers all too well in this swoony romance from the acclaimed authors of The Roughest Draft.

FEBRUARY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein

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A steamy, opposites-attract romance with undeniable chemistry between a grumpy retired footballer and his fabulous and very sunshine-y ghostwriter.

Fish Out of Water by Katie Ruggle

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A romcom perfect for fans of Christina Lauren’s Something Wilder and Sarah Morgenthaler’s Moose Springs, Alaska, about a city girl lost in the wilderness with only a grouchy mountain man to guide her…and there’s only one sleeping bag.

Not Your Crush’s Cauldron by April Asher

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In April Asher’s new Supernatural Singles novel, a witch takes a stroll on the wild-ish side, sparking an alert that saddles her with her very own Guardian Angel…who happens to be her secret crush―and new roommate.

Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair by Laura Piper Lee

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A new mom repairs her broken dreams in this hilarious rom-com about starting over that sparkles with intelligence, wit, and compassion.

Till There Was You by Lindsay Hameroff

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Set both in the chaos of fame and the high stakes world of New York City restaurants, this novel sprinkles in a second chance at love and a dollop of celebrity drama to create a romantic romp that will make even the most jaded reader smile.

How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly

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Chemistry sizzles in this workplace rom-com set in the world of high school basketball as the author of Love & Other Disasters delivers a sapphic romance full of humor and heart.

At First Spite by Olivia Dade

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Bestselling author Olivia Dade welcomes you to Harlot’s Bay in this delightfully sexy rom-com about a woman who buys the town’s famous Spite House, only to realize the infuriating man she can’t stand lives right next door—and their unwilling proximity might spark something neither can ignore.

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard

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From the beloved author of Just My Type and Lease on Love comes a new romantic comedy in which a former actress-turned-screenwriter finds herself back in the spotlight, only for her romantic lead to be the one man she can’t stand.

Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

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A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love.

The Catch by Amy Lea

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A grumpy lobster fisherman tosses a fashion influencer’s impeccably curated life overboard in the next romantic comedy from international bestselling author Amy Lea.

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan…

Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne

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Two sisters roll up their sleeves to run a dilapidated inn but must learn to work with the locals in this deliciously spicy novel inspired by Sense and Sensibility.

MARCH 2024 BOOK RELEASES

The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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What should have been a family celebration of Chinese New Year descends into chaos when longtime foes crash the party in this hilariously entertaining novel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

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Told with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping, emotional, passionate, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for.

In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati-Alexander

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The author of Love Buzz follows her acclaimed first novel with a delightful Caribbean-set romp about an ambitious designer of apocalyptic video games with a strategy for (almost) everything who discovers what happens when her best-laid plans go off course . . .

Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley

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Travel consultant Addie Macrae discovers more than just the countryside when she’s sent to help a struggling tour company in Alexandra Kiley’s debut Kilt Trip. Set against the vibrant Scottish countryside, this enchanting romcom features a spicy enemies-to-lovers tale full of clever banter and relatable family dynamics.

Trouble by Lex Croucher

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A Regency-era romantic comedy with a deliciously feminist and queer twist, from the New York Times bestselling author of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love.

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

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A humorous and unique rom-com that sees two wedding crashers fall for each other. This intriguing premise delivers on its promise with so much feeling and so much fun.

The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett

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When a Victorian apothecary hires a stoic private investigator to protect her business, they learn there’s only one way to treat true love—with a happily ever after.

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

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For fans of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from “one of the finest romance writers of our age.”

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

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From the author of the BookTok sensation Done and Dusted comes the next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small town romance featuring opposites attract and forced proximity.

Maya’s Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja

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A bride-to-be convinced she’s cursed in romance finds her luck changing—at exactly the wrong time.

Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe

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You’ve Got Mail meets Abbott Elementary in this sweet, sexy romantic comedy for fans of Lynn Painter and Lyssa Kay Adams. 

A Governess’s Guide to Passion and Peril by Manda Collins

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Bestselling author Manda Collins continues the Ladies Most Scandalous series with this delightful, witty historical romance in which two friends reunite —and discover hidden feelings—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Netflix’s  Bridgerton!

APRIL 2024 BOOK RELEASES

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

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A sexy, sapphic, opposites-attract romance with Mazey Eddings’ signature sparkling voice!

Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hogle

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A steamy, riotous second-chance romance about a magical florist’s unexpected reunion with her high school sweetheart . . . while she fake dates his soon-to-be stepbrother.

Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez

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A sharp and scintillating summer novel that will make readers laugh out loud and cry happy tears from the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly.

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

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The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

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The brilliant contemporary romance novel debut from Yulin Kuang, the acclaimed screenwriter of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation and director of the forthcoming Beach Read feature film.

When I Think of You by Myah Ariel

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In this sweeping second chance romance from debut author Myah Ariel, the unexpected spark of two former flames may force them to choose between their dreams and each other.

The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

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College exes break all the rules when they reunite years later in this enemies to lovers, second-chance romance, the highly anticipated companion novel to the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect.

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

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An enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Happy Medium by Sarah Adler

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A clever con woman must convince a skeptical, sexy farmer of his property’s resident real-life ghost if she’s to save them all from a fate worse than death, in this delightful new novel from the author of Mrs. Nash’s Ashes.

Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner

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“A story of love, healing, and second chances ” (Emily Henry) following a down on his luck country musician who, in the throes of grief after a shocking loss, moves back home and rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart, from award-winning author Jeff Zentner.

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

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Sparks fly when a lovelorn romance novelist and a divorce lawyer who has sworn off relationships agree to cohost a podcast series offering dating advice to viewers, in Truly, Madly, Deeply, the next steamy queer rom-com from Lambda Literary Award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.

Only and Forever by Chloe Liese

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It’s a room-mance for the books in this tender, steamy story about unexpectedly finding love and being brave enough to let it revise life’s narrative in the final book in the beloved Bergman Brothers series.

MAY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

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This Summer Will Be Different offers an idyllic coastal setting, enticing vacation descriptions, and a story that is equal parts sexy romance and female friendship.

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

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From the iconic internationally bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy: A forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid a decadent tropical wedding in this outrageous comedy of manners from the iconic author of Crazy Rich Asians.

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt

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Filled with spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and Big Feelings, this highly anticipated romcom is Tarah DeWitt’s best yet.

Lovers and Liars by Amanda Eyre Ward

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Three wildly different sisters reunite for a destination wedding at an English castle in this heartfelt and rollicking novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters.

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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A time travel romance, a speculative spy thriller, a workplace comedy, and an ingeniously constructed exploration of the nature of truth and power and the potential for love to change it all: Welcome to The Ministry of Time, the exhilarating debut novel by Kaliane Bradley.

One Last Shot by Betty Cayouette

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From the creator of viral TikTok account Betty’s Book List, a debut romance about a supermodel and a photographer with a past marriage pact who meet again ten years later on a photoshoot in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown

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From The Bachelorette star and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Brown comes an irrepressibly funny romantic comedy about two frenemies on the verge of making the biggest mistake of all . . .

Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni

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Sparks fly between two women pitted against each other in this delectable new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro.

Second Night Stand by Karelia Stetz-Waters and Fay Stetz-Waters

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One hook-up is about to become one seriously hilarious situationship in this vibrant and lively romantic comedy about taking chances . . . and breaking the rules.

Love, Lies and Cherry Pie by Jackie Lau

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The author of the “full of heart” (Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author) The Stand-Up Groomsman returns with a charming and clever rom-com about a young woman’s desperate attempts to fend off her meddling mother…only to find that maybe mother does know best.

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay

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When a librarian moves to a quaint Irish village where her favorite novelist lives, the last thing she expects is to fall for the author’s prickly son… until their story becomes one for the books, from the New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading.

JUNE 2024 BOOK RELEASES

One Last Summer by Kate Spencer

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From the cohost of the award-winning and uber-popular Forever35 podcast comes a dreamy, laugh-out-loud summer romance that asks: What do you do when the life you’ve planned isn’t what you’ve dreamed? 

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

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A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science—from New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

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New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center’s latest laugh out loud, feel good rom-com about writing your own story, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren.

Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren

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A witty and deeply romantic modern reimagining of Disney’s Tangled, by the New York Times bestselling author duo Christina Lauren, part of the acclaimed and bestselling Meant to Be collection.

Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb

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A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood.

The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson

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A professional baseball player and his heckler prove that true love is worth going to bat for in the next swoony romance by USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson.

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

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A professor of literature finds herself caught up in a work of fiction…literally, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics.

Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle

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For fans of Emily Henry, a debut about a rom-com screenwriter who doesn’t believe in love and a divorce attorney who does, forced together at their high school reunion fifteen years after their breakup

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin

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A struggling writer is forced to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with the man who gave her book a very public one-star rating in this fresh romantic comedy from Laura Hankin.

Match Me If You Can by Swati Hegde

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A young magazine writer in Mumbai must prove her matchmaking skills—and contend with growing feelings for her close family friend—in this debut desi romance.

Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa

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When a Mexican heiress defies Victorian society to protect her country a British war hero makes it his new mission to protect her…

Barely Even Friends by Mae Bennett

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A grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy tale adaptations, and readers of Julie Murphy and Falon Ballard, will adore Mae Bennett’s debut romance.

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I admit that I am a sucker for a second-chance romance. No, scratch that. That makes it sound like they’re a guilty pleasure. Something that I shouldn’t adore but do. So let’s be clear: I absolutely love second-chance romances, which is probably why I’ve written a few of them myself. A perfect blend of nostalgia and romance and regret? Guaranteed to slay me every time.                 

Here are a few of my favorites!

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman

Take one down-on-his-luck movie star and pair him with a journalist who rose to fame for her first profile of him – which may or may not have ended with a sleepover – and get them back together ten years later for another interview. This books absolutely crackles. The chemistry between the characters is so engaging, and Sussman’s dialogue and writing leap off the page. I stayed up well into the early morning hours devouring this one.

EVERY SUMMER AFTER by Carley Fortune

I think everyone I know has already read this one, but I’d be remiss not to rave about it here. Set over six years, Every Summer After captures that perfect blend of love, heartbreak, nostalgia and a whole lot of that intangible magic that makes two fictional characters feel totally real. This book is a beauty in every way.

SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE by Tia Williams

Let me start with the tag line because it encapsulates this book better than I could. Seven days to fall in love, 15 years to forget, and seven days to get it all back again…I mean…Sign. Me. Up. Williams’ novel dives into the romantic history and messiness of two writers who were once high school sweethearts, and whose paths, naturally (and a little begrudgingly), find their way back to each other. The characters wrestle with some very real-world problems, which I appreciated, and Williams’ writing pops off the page and punctures your heart simultaneously. 

GHOSTED by Rosie Walsh

This one cuts to a few years ago but I loved it enough to still recommend it now. There’s an instant love connection between two strangers, followed by a perplexing disappearance, coupled with a genuine mystery. Add in a twist halfway that I did not see coming (and I pride myself on almost always seeing them coming!), and I didn’t stop rooting for a reunion until Walsh gave me exactly what I needed in the end. I had a reading hangover after this one.

QUEEN MOVE by Kennedy Ryan

This is definitely the book on this list with the highest steam quotient, and Ryan executes every move, every touch, every plot line – including some very true-to-life complications — with total precision. Start with two childhood best friends and reunite them twenty years later, with messiness and still a lot of heat between them? An absolute recipe for perfection. What I appreciated even more was that the characters and their stories were nuanced and real, which made the romance all the better.

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