About The Cherry Blossom Boathouse: The Cherry Blossom Boathouse is a small-town sweet and spicy bookshop romance about a British woman who falls into a lake, builds a bookshop, and tries very hard not to fall for the grumpy boat captain who fished her out. Releases May 26th 2026.

If you’re anything like me, you don’t just fall for the characters in a romance, you also fall for the place. And when that place involves water and a slightly questionable dock where people definitely shouldn’t be having important conversations because they might risk falling in? I’m in.

As for lakes specifically? I have a particular soft spot for lakes because as I live right near one.

Put two people near a lake and something in the story just clicks for me. Especially when it comes to small-town romance, because lakeside towns feel more self-contained in a way that other towns aren’t. There are only so many places to go, which means characters keep running into each other, perfect fodder for those enemies to lovers and grumpy sunshine tropes.

So, if you’re up for those misty morning lakeside vibes, these are the lakeside romance novels I keep recommending… plus one brand new summer release that I may have a personal stake in.

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune: The lakeside romance readers can’t stop recommending

If you haven’t read Carley Fortune yet, this is a great place to start, though fair warning: you will immediately want to read everything else she’s written.

Alice returns to Barry’s Bay, a small lake town in Ontario, for the summer with her grandmother. She’s a photographer who has spent years watching other people’s lives through a lens, which suits her just fine. Then Charlie Florek shows up and fine stops being the right word (or maybe the right word as he is mighty fine as this dude is confident, flirtatious and has dimples).

I loved the way Carley Fortune writes this lake setting, especially the cottage vibes, as it made me feel like I’ve actually been there. The romance builds at a gorgeous pace, and the warmth between Alice and her grandmother also gives the book real heart beyond that hot central relationship. It hit number one on the New York Times bestseller list when it came out in May 2025, which surprised nobody who had already read her previous books.

Summer at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs: A second chance lakeside romance that started it all.

This is the one that started it all for a lot of readers when it came out several years ago, and it holds up better than you might expect from a series opener that’s nearly a decade old.

Olivia Bellamy is a Manhattan career woman who returns to her family’s summer camp in the Catskill Mountains to oversee a renovation she didn’t volunteer for. Camp Kioga is where she spent her summers growing up, which means every corner of it holds something she thought she’d left behind… including Connor Davis, the brooding gorgeous contractor she has a complicated history with (who doesn’t love a second chance romance?!).

What I enjoyed about this book is that the renovation plot actually earns its place in the story. Olivia isn’t just fixing buildings, she’s figuring out what she wants her life to look like, and Camp Kioga forces her to sit with that question in a way her Manhattan life never did. I went straight to book two the moment I finished, which tells you everything you need to know about how the first one landed.

Love Next Door by Helena Hunting: An enemies to lovers lakeside romance for readers who like their banter sharp and their heroes complicated.

Pearl Lake this time, and a much spikier dynamic!

Dillion Stitch comes back to her hometown to help her family, not to fall for the man who has just moved into the cottage next door. Donovan ‘Van’ Firestone arrives at Pearl Lake to deal with his late grandmother’s cottage and is charming and a total button-pusher. What the banter covers up, though, is a man whose life has just quietly fallen apart, which Pearl Lake was supposed to be an escape from.

I love the way these two keep finding new ways to irritate each other before they work out what’s actually going on. This book is a great example of how an enemies to lovers dynamic works so well in a lakeside small-town setting because there are only so many places to be, which removes the option of them avoiding each other when they very much want to.

The Lakeside Inn by Leeanna Morgan: A sweet small-town romance for readers who like a grumpy artist and a family mystery

This one sits at the sweeter end of the spectrum and totally earns its place here.

Penny Terry returns to Sapphire Bay, a small town on the shore of Flathead Lake in Montana, after a family loss, and ends up inheriting a house. Her neighbor Wyatt is a famous artist who moved to this quiet small-town to escape the world, only to find that four sisters and a golden Labrador had other ideas. What follows is a friends to lovers story with a mystery subplot and the kind of community cast that made me want to relocate.

I love how Leeanna Morgan writes small-town settings with proper affection, and Flathead Lake is such a beautiful backdrop. If you prefer your romance on the lower-heat end, this is a strong pick and a series worth starting from the beginning.

The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom: a sweet and spicy grumpy sunshine romance, filled with small-town charm and quirky characters

Full disclosure: this one is mine!

Sophie Bennett arrives in Solace Springs, a small lakeside town in Washington State, with plans to turn a derelict boathouse into a community bookshop. She falls into the lake within ten minutes of arriving and gets rescued by Luke Rhodes, the gorgeous, grumpy local boat captain… and her new neighbor.

Luke isn’t impressed with Sophie’s renovation plans nor her color-coded spreadsheets, and thinks she has way too much optimism than the situation warrants. And yet he keeps turning up to help her with the renovation anyway. Somewhere between the paint arguments and the renovation disagreements, something shifts between them… and let’s just say that by the end, they find some very creative ways to test the structural integrity of a floating lake garden.

Solace Springs, the lakeside small-town it’s set in has cherry blossoms dropping petals onto the water in spring, and a cast of small-town characters who know everybody’s business and consider that a public service. I love the fact reviewers are also saying its cozy, fast-talking community charm is giving them Gilmore Girls and Virgin River vibes.

So there we have it, five lakeside romances to dip your toe in. Whether you’re drawn to the sun-warmed docks of a Canadian lake, or the cherry blossom-lined shores of a small Washington State town, I hope you find your small-town dock this spring.

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You just finished a mindblowing fantasy saga, a heartwrenching book that left you in tears, or you just need a cute story to lighten up your mood? You want an easy low-stake read, an enjoyable standalone that you can devour in a few days, with a happy ending, no cliffhanger, and a compelling story?

Well read on to discover these Kindle Unlimited book recommendations featuring workplace romances!

So That Happened by Katie Bailey
Meet Annie, the sunshine female lead, clumsy in a ‘put-her-foot-in-her-mouth-at-every-turn way’, and Liam, her hot, grumpy, new boss. They first meet on a plane and end up having to share a bed for one night, resulting in some accidental spooning… And then they meet again, a couple of days later, but at work this time.

The story is funny and the relationship is an adorable slow-burn written with a dual POV. It’s the perfect rom-com if you want a book that makes you feel better and leaves you with a smile on your lips.

A Favor For A Favor by Helena Hunting
The story follows Stevie—new to Seattle, newly heartbroken, and starting her first job—and Bishop—the big, broody, and a bit judgemental, professional hockey player living across the hall—and how they’ll go from antagonising neighbours to friends helping each other, to more. The two main characters are both grumpy, and both with quite an attitude, making for some funny and sexy banter between them!

This book is for you if you like: an assertive female lead, underwear competitions, and a slow-burn relationship with a bit of spice. On top of that, you’ll also get an asshole ex-boyfriend that will be nicely told to back off by the hot neighbour and an (over) protective older brother who puts obstacles up in his sister’s love life.

A Code For Love by Bal Khabra
Featuring all of the favourite tropes, the two main characters are neighbours and colleagues, they start as enemies, but end up having to spend a lot of time together, and their interactions become hotter as the story develops. This is a laugh-out-loud book with great representation (Indian and African American characters and cultural elements) and some spicy encounters.

Naz, 24, leaves her strict parents’ house in search of independence and a chance to prove herself. She ends up living a floor below Jordan, who also happens to be her new boss…and well, HOT. Their lives keep colliding in small and bigger ways, pushing them little by little into each other’s arms.

Pick up this book if you want grumpy, headstrong, and diverse characters, a little fake dating, and a lot of tension.

Protector’s Promise by Sarah Blue
This book is not exactly a workplace romance, but… close enough? The story, set in an Omegaverse, follows pop star Deja Fox/Cami Jenson and her new alpha bodyguard, Smith. She’s looking for safety and privacy, for someone she can trust and be herself with when so much of her life is in the spotlight. While they get to know each other better, Smith starts to want to protect Cami in ways above what his job entails, but he doesn’t think he can offer her everything he believes she wants and deserves. As they grow closer, he tries to keep things professional, until she goes into heat (at a fancy place called Heat Haven), and he has to be there for her protection. Then, the tension between them increases tenfold.

The whole concept of the book is forced proximity between a sweet and relatable female lead struggling with the expectations of stardom and the reality of being an omega, and a grumpy, protective, but also compassionate, alpha male.

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The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker
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Vibrantly funny, endearingly sweet, and a love letter to all things rom com, Jayne Denker’s The Rom Com Agenda is a story of two people finding love right when they least expect it.

The Reunion by Kayla Olson
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When two former teen stars reconnect at the reunion for their hit TV show, they discover their feelings for one another were not merely scripted in this charming and heartwarming novel perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne.

A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett
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You couldn’t design a better hero than the very eligible and extremely charming Earl Grantham. Unless, of course, you are Margaret Gault, who wants nothing to do with the man who broke her youthful heart.

You Should Smile More by Anastasia Ryan
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When Vanessa Blair is fired because of her “resting bitch face,” her friends help her launch a revenge plan that’ll bring down the whole company.

One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny
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When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour.

A Thousand Miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei Chase
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with sequins and a beehive wig in this sharply funny and achingly tender debut novel about mothers, daughters, and the surprising power of Elvis.

Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
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A romance novel–obsessed social media influencer revisits her exes on her hunt for true love in this romantic comedy from the author of Set On You.

Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters
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Fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner will fall in love with this hilarious and refreshingly authentic novel about second chances, pugs, and finding the perfect muse . . .

Make a Wish by Helena Hunting
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With her signature charm, Hunting completes the Spark sisters’ trilogy in Make a Wish, a second chance-romance sure to leave you reeling. 

Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort
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From The Astronaut and the Star author Jen Comfort comes a wildly electric romance about two musicians who collide on the stage of a Nevada opera house.

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper
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An awkward first date leads to a sparkling romance between one of the most powerful witches in town and a magical newbie in this rom-com.

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen
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This sweet, enemies-to-lovers debut rom-com filled with Chinese astrology will undoubtedly prove to be a perfect match with readers of Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory, and Helena Hunting.

Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni
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An Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant and heartfelt queer rom-com by debut author Taleen Voskuni.

Do I Know You? By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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When a couple starts to feel like they’re married to a stranger, a flirtatious game of pretend becomes the spark they need to reignite their relationship.

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
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With writing Jasmine Guillory has described as “emotional and real,” the acclaimed author of Love Lettering and Love at First weaves stories both transporting and relatable – modern love stories that readers immediately identify with and take to heart. Wise and witty, threaded through with a complex, emotionally fulfilling romance, Kate Clayborn’s unforgettable new novel echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your way.

Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas featuring a trio of engineers and their loves in loathing—with a special bonus chapter!

What January romance reads are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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From bittersweet endings to a romance trilogy following three sparkling sisters, to magical shenanigans that find characters fake dating a demon to please their family and steamy marriage of conveniences with your secret crush and romance books cover model—our romance-loving hearts are beating faster just looking at what’s on the menu for the first half of 2023!

You’ll be sure to find quite a few exciting new reads within this list and be sure to check out our other 2023 round-ups too, including our Most Anticipated, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Queer Books lists!

JANUARY

Make a Wish by Helena Hunting
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With her signature charm, Hunting completes the Spark sisters’ trilogy in Make a Wish, a second chance-romance sure to leave you reeling. Ever have a defining life moment you wish you could do over? Harley Spark has one. The time she almost kissed the widowed father of the toddler she nannied for. It was so bad they moved across the state and she never saw them again. Fast forward seven years and she’s totally over it. At least she thinks she is. Until Gavin Rhodes and his adorable now nine-year-old daughter, Peyton, reappear at a princess-themed birthday party hosted by Spark House, Harley’s family’s event hotel.

Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters
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Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs—along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Still, life is good, with her work, her sisters, and a secret hobby creating incredibly tactile (if surprisingly sexy) mindfulness videos. So why does it feel like it’s not quite enough? Which is exactly when former filmmaker Ash Stewart enters camera left, and Rose’s world suddenly goes full technicolor . . .

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen
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Always a matchmaker, never a match…Olivia Huang Christenson is excited-slash-terrified to be taking over her grandmother’s matchmaking business. But when she learns that a new dating app has made her Pó Po’s traditional Chinese zodiac approach all about “animal attraction,” her emotions skew more toward furious-slash-outraged. Especially when L.A.’s most-eligible bachelor Bennett O’Brien is behind the app that could destroy her family’s legacy . . .

Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort
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From The Astronaut and the Star author Jen Comfort comes a wildly electric romance about two musicians who collide on the stage of a Nevada opera house.

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper
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An awkward first date leads to a sparkling romance between one of the most powerful witches in town and a magical newbie in this rom-com.

Do I Know You? By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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When a couple starts to feel like they’re married to a stranger, a flirtatious game of pretend becomes the spark they need to reignite their relationship.

FEBRUARY

Not Your Ex’s Hexes by April Asher
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In April Asher’s next Supernatural Singles novel, Not Your Ex’s Hexes, a one-night-stand between a willful witch and a broody half-demon conjures an adventure that wouldn’t be complete without several magical mishaps.

Radiant Sin by Katee Robert
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There’s nowhere more dangerous than Olympus…and no one more captivating than its golden god: Apollo. Keeper of secrets, master of his shining realm…and the only man Cassandra is powerless to deny. A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra that’s as sinful as it is sweet.

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok favorite Tessa Bailey comes a steamy new rom-com about a starchy professor and the bubbly neighbor he clashes with at every turn…

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
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A shy bookworm enlists her charming neighbor to help her score a date, not knowing he’s the obscure author she’s been corresponding with.

Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot
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Two restaurant critics learn their opposing tastes might make for a five-star relationship in the next foodie romantic comedy from the author of Sadie on a Plate.

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow
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When a thirty-something American food writer moves to a Scottish village for one year to fulfill her dream of writing a cookbook she finds more than inspiration–she meets a handsome Scotsman she can’t resist.

MARCH

Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly
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From the author of Love & Other Disasters comes a sparkling grumpy-meets-sunshine romance featuring two men’s sweeping journey across the Western wilderness.

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
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Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to?

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles
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Bridgerton meets Poldark in this sweeping LGBTQIA+ Regency romance from award-winning author KJ Charles! 

Ellie Is Cool Now by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren
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In this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, one woman finds that to keep her dream job, she’ll have to face her worst nightmare: high school.

Right Girl, Wrong Side by Ginny Baird
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Baird brings her signature charm to this multicultural story about two disputing families sharing a beach house and the messiness that comes from falling in love with someone who your family is determined to despise.

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
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Two people make a wager on who can find love first, not realizing what they should be betting on is each other, in this new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Wrong Number.

APRIL

Happy Place by Emily Henry
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A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from Emily Henry.

Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg
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Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness and a whole lot of heart to a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies to lovers romance. This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, coming of age, and falling in love against your better judgment.

The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur
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Lambda Literary award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy Sapphic rom-com about a quiet bookseller and a romance novel cover model who agree to a modern-day marriage-of-convenience…

In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
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With a gorgeous beachfront mansion, salty ocean breeze, steamy nights, and ALL the summertime feels, this funny, sexy queer rom-com is a celebration of summer love, as a cinnamon roll of a pastry chef finds his indie rocker crush suddenly within reach.

To Swoon and To Spar by Martha Waters
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This is a Regency rom-com set in the world of Waters’ previous books, in which a woman attempts to trick her new husband into thinking his ancestral home is haunted in order to finally get some peace and quiet, only to find herself enjoying his company instead.

Ana Mariá and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa
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A forbidden love between a Mexican heiress and a shrewd British politician makes for a tantalizing Victorian season.

MAY

That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
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Turns out you’re never too old for a summer camp romance. Or a change of heart. When a divorced woman attends a sleepaway camp for adults only, she reconnects with a man from her past–only to catch feelings for his sister instead.

Love at First Set by Jennifer Dugan
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This irresistible adult debut from beloved YA author Jennifer Dugan is a queer romcom for fans of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care and Written in the Stars, in which a woman gives a drunken bathroom pep talk to a hot stranger, only to find out it’s the bride-to-be she has convinced to leave her fiancé the night before the wedding.

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
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Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the perfect Hollywood love story and take both of their careers to the next level—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script.

Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding
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In this witty and romantic debut novel, Jane Austen’s Emma meets the misadventures of Manhattan’s modern dating scene as two lifelong friends discover that, in the search for love, you sometimes don’t have to look any further than your own backyard.

Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron
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The highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged delivers a delightful rom-com of one woman trying to shed her perfect image at a destination wedding with hilarious—and moving—results.

Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander
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In this spectacularly enjoyable and serendipitous adventure, a chance romantic encounter during a wild night at a Mardi Gras bachelorette party sends strait-laced Serena Khan’s carefully constructed life into chaos.

JUNE

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
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Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain.

Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder
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On screen, they’re in love. Off screen, they can’t stand each other. Two co-stars with a complex history reunite to film the final season of a beloved paranormal drama in this tension-filled will they won’t they romance from the author of How to Fake It in Hollywood.

A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting
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The fur is about to fly between a cheerful cat sitter and a grumpy hockey nerd in this hilarious and charming rom-com by the New York Times bestselling author of Meet Cute.

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
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For fans of Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After, from the author of Nora Goes Off Script comes the ultimate summer nostalgia read, about a woman whose return to her family’s beach house to plan her wedding brings her and her fiancé unexpectedly face to face with her first love who she hasn’t seen in fourteen years, but who she spent every summer with from age five to seventeen when he broke her heart, calling into question everything she thought she knew about their love story, and herself.

The First Date Prophecy by Kate Tamberelli and Danny Tamberelli
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Danny Tamberelli, 90’s Nickelodeon star from All That and The Adventures of Pete and Pete, teams up with his real-life wife Kate Tamberelli for a zany, big-hearted, and truly laugh-out-loud debut rom-com set in Brooklyn, steeped in 90’s nostalgia, and inspired by their very own love story. For two talented romantic misfits who’ve been looking for love for so long, a prophecy from a psychic could be just another disastrous-first-date anecdote—or it could be the beginning of a love story for the ages . . .

Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
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A ghostwriter and a struggling actor help each other on the page and in the bedroom in this steamy romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Talk.

What 2023 romance books are you looking forward to picking up ? Tell us in the comments below!

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Gosh, it’s good to be back with the Spark sisters. Helena Hunting really created a well-rounded family with the Spark sisters who balance each other out in the best of ways. An absolute highlight in Starry-Eyed Love is, of course, this relationship between the Spark sisters. A huge component of this story is how the family’s event hotel is getting more and more traction and how the sisters are at odds on how to proceed—while London and Harley would love to hire people to help out so they can take a breather every now and then, Avery outright refuses because she thinks it’s going to turn their family-run business into another bland corporation. I loved the discussions between the sisters surrounding what it means to be a family but also to put your mental and physical health first instead of working yourself into the ground. There are fights and reconciliations, difference of opinions and democratic decisions and it showed how fleshed-out these characters really were. Hunting here mixes tougher topics such as grief, work-life balance and listening to others with a heartfelt romance.

And speaking of romance. London and Jackson are sure to draw readers in with their vibrant personalities. Both London and Jackson are ambitious, strong-willed and often struggle with separating the personal and the business aspects of their lives. I loved that we got to spend time in both of their heads and get to know their deep-seated fears, their goals and their biggest dreams in life. Another aspect of Starry-Eyed Love that enchanted me was that London is also the owner of an Etsy store where she sells her own design creations. I love seeing these side hustles where people can live out their creativity and craft what they enjoy which they might not get to do in their day-to-day job (I mean, we’ve probably all been there). Meanwhile, Jackson has worked hard to create the empire that focuses on sustainability and creating a more eco-friendly world for everyone and watching him and London find ways to make big events happen but keeping their carbon footprint in check was so cool.

And the two of them together? Hoo boy, readers are in for a deliciously tension-filled ride. There’s a lot to be said for forbidden love but colour me impressed by the way Hunting managed to make consent such an important topic in this novel. There are so many moments where both Jackson and London want to give in to their attraction but they both value their professional careers which I really appreciated. Yet of course the tension between them made their eventual collision all that more explosive. There’s also so much love between these characters—by the way they support each other and try to push each other to be better than they already are, which was lovely to read about.

One minor thing that took away a bit of my enjoyment was the repetition toward the second half of the novel. While there’s of course delectable tension and the ever-intriguing “will they, won’t they” between London and Jackson, the second half of Starry-Eyed Love very much hinges on miscommunication, indirect jealousy and other elements that could have been dealt with in one honest conversation. Since both Jackson and London approach life (and relationships) with brutal honesty, it felt out of character for them to not simply talk about Jackson’s past and instead eschew any mention outright which could be frustrating at times. But that’s a minor complaint that I’m sure readers won’t fret over. All in all, Starry-Eyed Love delivered all the tension, drama and complex family dynamics I could have wanted. I can’t wait to get my hands on Harley’s story.

Mixing business with pleasure, Starry-Eyed Love is a wonderfully complex second instalment in the Sparks sisters series. With two charming, ambitious and heartfelt leads, this book is sure to wander on your favourite romances shelf this summer!

Starry-Eyed Love is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore, as of May 10th 2022.

Will you be picking up Starry-Eyed Love? Tell us in the comments below!

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Charming, hilarious, and emotional, Starry-Eyed Love is Helena Hunting at her very best!

Having just broken up with her boyfriend, London Spark is not in the mood to be hit on. Especially not when she’s out celebrating her single status with her sisters. So when a very attractive man pays for their drinks and then slips her his number, she passes it right back to him with a ‘thanks, but no thanks’. As the business administrator for their family’s event hotel, the Spark House, London has more important things to worry about, like bringing in new clientele.

As luck would have it, a multi-million-dollar company calls a few months later asking for a meeting to discuss a potential partnership, and London is eager to prove to her sisters, and herself, that she can land this deal. Just when she thinks she has nailed her presentation, the company’s CEO, Jackson Holt, walks in and inserts himself into the meeting. Not only that, but he also happens to be the same guy she turned down at the bar a few months ago.

As they begin to spend more time together, their working relationship blossoms into something more. It isn’t until their professional entanglements are finally over, that London and Jackson are finally ready to take the next step in their relationship. But between Jackson’s secretive past and London’s struggle with her sisters, London must question where she really stands – not just with Jackson, but with the Spark House, too.

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Let’s face it: we might not know what 2022 may look like while we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, but what we do know is that it will be a year filled with sweet, saucy, steamy, and sexy romances! Read on to find our most anticipated romance releases from January to June and dive headfirst into the loveliest of distractions – reading!

JANUARY

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
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A TV meteorologist and a sports reporter scheme to reunite their divorced bosses with unforecasted results in this charming romantic comedy from the author of The Ex Talk.

The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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They were cowriting literary darlings until they hit a plot hole that turned their lives upside down. Forced to reunite as they’re facing crossroads in their personal and professional lives, Katrina and Nathan will learn that relationships, like writing, sometimes take a few rough drafts before they get it right.

Electric Idol by Katee Robert
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Lore Olympus meets Helen Hardt in this unspeakably hot take on Eros and Psyche. After delivering an unputdownable Hades/Persephone retelling, Robert returns to the Dark Olympus series with the second installment following socialite Psyche and involuntary hitman Eros.

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall
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From the acclaimed author of Boyfriend Material comes a delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who’s betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured with the other.

FEBRUARY

Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
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A fake relationship between a magic-less witch and a wolf shifter turns to more in the start of a bewitching new paranormal rom-com series. In Not the Witch You Wed, April Asher brings all the hilarity and sweet, sexy moments you love in a romantic-comedy—plus a fun dose of magic—to this spell-binding new series about being sexy, single, and supernatural in New York City.

Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
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Following Written in the Stars and Hang the Moon, national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur pens another steamy sapphic rom-com about former best friends who might be each other’s second chance at love.

I’m So (Not) Over You by Kosoko Jackson
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A chance to rewrite their ending is worth the risk in this swoony romantic comedy from Kosoko Jackson. When Kian and Hudson end up fake dating to appease Hudson’s parents, old wounds and feelings return.

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
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Once Delilah Green begrudgingly returns home for her step-sister’s wedding, all bets are off when she crosses paths with a former mean girl from her childhood and old feelings reignite. A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love—with all its complications.

MARCH

Hook, Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
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In the follow-up to It Happened One Summer, Tessa Bailey delivers another deliciously fun rom-com about a former player who accidentally falls for his best friend while trying to help her land a different man.

Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
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Things get textual when a steamy message from a random wrong number turns into a thrilling anonymous relationship in this hilarious rom-com by Lynn Painter.

Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy
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A debut #ownvoices rom-com about a plus-size heroine who gets a full-life makeover after a brutal breakup, with the help of an irresistible cast of friends and family, a kitchen reno, and a devastatingly handsome contractor.

A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings
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Harper is anxiously awaiting placement into a top oral surgery residency program when she crashes (literally) into Dan. With the greatest of intentions and the poorest of follow-throughs, the two set out to be “just friends.” But as they get to know each other better, Harper fears that trading fillings for feelings may make her lose control. Blood, gore, and extra-long roots? No problem. The idea of falling in love? Torture.

APRIL

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
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After a wild bet, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable. Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his?

Love, Hate & Clickbait by Liz Bowery
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The West Wing meets Red, White and Royal Blue by way of The Hating Game in this debut enemies-to-lovers queer romcom in which a viral photo forces two ruthless political staffers to fake a relationship to save their presidential candidate’s campaign.

Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare
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It’s one hex of an attraction in this romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare. When Reggie Johnson answers a job ad in the paper, she’s astonished to find that she’s not applying for work at her favorite card game, Spellcraft: The Magicking. Instead, she’s applying to be an actual familiar for an actual witch. As in, real magic. The new job has a few perks – The biggest problem, however, is warlock Ben Magnus, her employer’s nephew and the most arrogant, insufferable, maddening man to ever cast a spell.

Business Not as Usual by Sharon C. Cooper
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A woman learns the hard way about mixing business with pleasure in this hilarious new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper. Dreamy Daniels dreams of making it big and nothing is going to stand in her way – not even her boss’s potential investor who has the social grace of the Duke of Sussex and the suaveness of Idris Elba – no distractions allowed.

MAY

Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky
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Wren Roland has never been kissed, but he wants that movie-perfect ending more than anything. Feeling nostalgic on the eve of his birthday, he sends emails to all the boys he (ahem) loved before he came out. In this warm, witty, and hilarious LGBTQIAP+ romcom, a hazy summer might just lead to the perfect kiss.

Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting
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Charming, hilarious and emotional, Starry-Eyed Love is Helena Hunting’s second installment in the Spark sisters series! London Spark just got her heart broken and wants nothing more than be single for a while – but when a mysterious man pays for her drinks on a night out only to end up being a future business partner of her family’s event hotel, sparks fly despite her vow to stay single.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming…A by the book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for in this insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.

Sadie on a Plate by Amanda Elliot
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A chef’s journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella.

JUNE

Fake It Till You Bake it by Jamie Wesley
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A reality star and a cupcake-baking football player pretend to be a couple in order to save his bakery in this sweet and sexy romance from Jamie Wesley, Fake It Till You Bake It.

Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond
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A people-pleasing semi-closeted bridesmaid-for-hire meets her polar opposite in this delightfully heartwarming debut. Will she find her happily ever after?

The Sizzle Paradox by Lily Menon
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The Kiss Quotient meets Love Potion No. 9 in the next sparkling romantic comedy by Lily Menon, The Sizzle Paradox…

As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
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Emerging journalist Adina Geller is done with dating in New York City. Following the romance movies suggestion that real love can be found in a small town, she heads off the grid to Pleasant Hollow – only to learn that there isn’t all that much pleasant about it. That is, until Finn Adams makes her question whether the movies got it right, after all.

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you’re looking forward to them!

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
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When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman’s carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre
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Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls in this adorable witchy rom-com with a bisexual virgin baker with a curse, a witch looking to avoid romantic entanglements, and a chemistry between them that causes literal sparks.

The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale
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In this witty and heartfelt rom-com debut for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Emily Henry, and Tessa Bailey, an Indian-American woman signs herself and her boyfriend up for a matchmaking site to prove they’re a perfect match, only to be paired with her ex instead.

When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting
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Helena Hunting makes sparks fly with the best-friends-to-lovers trope! When an unexpected car accident renders event planner Avery immobile, her best friend offers to become her caretaker, and the lines between the two friends start to blur.

The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi
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In this delightfully modern spin on Pride and Prejudice, love is a goal, marriage is a distant option, and self-discovery is a sure thing.

First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel
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An Indian-American doctor finds herself sharing an apartment with her ex, and realises that Mr. Right might just be the one who got away in this rom-com that will make you laugh and make you cry. Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang and Jasmine Guillory!

A Spot of Trouble by Teri Wilson
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Get ready to laugh out loud with this hilarious romantic comedy featuring a grumpy firefighter who thinks his way is the only way, a bubbly cupcake vendor who thinks her pup can do no wrong, adorable Dalmatians who swap places—and the chaos that ensues, and an opposites-attract romance that’ll warm your heart.

Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
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Going toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one’s unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do?

A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
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The national bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola returns with a seductive second-chance romance about a commitment-phobic Latina and her childhood best friend who has finally returned home.

The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
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A laugh-out-loud romcom about a Jewish woman who is secretly a bestselling Christmas romance author.

The Meeting Point by Olivia Lara
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What if the Lift driver who finds your cheating boyfriend’s phone holds the directions to true love? Come on this five star journey to love, laughter and back again, perfect for fans of Mhairi Mcfarlane, Josie Silver and Sally Thorne.

On Location by Sarah Echavarre Smith
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Nothing like a rocky start between enemy coworkers stuck together on location to prove that love isn’t just a ploy for ratings—it’s a force of nature.

The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck
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Three women wake up to the consequences of one impulsive pact in an insightful novel about friendship, love, and fulfilment by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jamie Beck.

It Started with a Dog by Julia London
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Thanks to an accidental phone swap, two adorable rescue pups, and a coffeehouse clash, a holiday flirtation goes to the dogs and hilarity ensues, from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.

The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo
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When a woman travels to Nigeria to attend the funeral of the father she never knew, she meets her extravagant family for the first time, a new and inspiring love interest, and discovers parts of herself she didn’t know were missing, from Jane Igharo, the acclaimed author of Ties That Tether.

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
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From the author of The Longest Ride and The Return comes a novel about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever.

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The friends to lovers trope mixed with forced proximity? Sign me up. Helena Hunting delivers another light romance with darker undertones with When Sparks Fly. I loved the juxtaposition of Avery who is very focused, diligent and career-driven, running the Spark House together with her sisters while her grandmother is taking a well-deserved break, with Declan who is always in a good mood, fun to be around and doesn’t take himself too seriously. Throughout this story, their friendship is the greatest highlight because they take care of each other in the small and grand ways even before Avery is dealing with the aftermath of recovering from her car accident and whenever their friends came around, you could tell that their dynamic worked really well. Avery’s sisters London and Harley are also quite involved in this story when they have to take over most of Avery’s input in the business and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we’ll return to those characters in the future.

Hunting also balances the quirkiness of the characters with their dramatic past. Declan is a commitment-phobe because he’s seen his parents’ using each other and being unable to step away from their toxic relationship. Avery, meanwhile, is still smarting from the death of her parents in a car accident and struggles with riding in cars. Though these aspects are more told than shown in When Sparks Fly, they added another layer of depth to the romance between Avery and Declan.

One slight thing that kept me from being fully immersed in the story, however, was the constant repetition of certain key information—e.g. how Avery’s parents died in a car accident when she was younger—which was phrased the exact same way in both POVs multiple times—I wish it would have been paraphrased to fit their individual ‘voices’ more. In general, once Avery returns home from her accident, some scenes became quite repetitive as they followed the same pattern, it felt like sometimes Hunting fell into the trap of describing outfits, weather and the likes at the start of each day that slowed the pacing down quite a bit in the middle right when things are about to get interesting.

Aside from that, When Sparks Fly is a super breezy read—I read this in one sitting because the chapters just kept flying by and I was antsy to see Avery recover and for Declan and her to finally be together beyond the confines of their apartment. Despite the rather unfortunate car accident, there are loads of feel-good moments in this book and I especially loved the dynamic between Avery and Declan. Friends to lovers can be tricky because you have to establish years of friendship without relaying every conversation that led to that special bond and Hunting did that marvellously with memories from each POV and other friends and family members chiming in. Their friendship is such goals and once they admit their feelings for each other, things get steamy and sexy in the best way.

That being said, the last fourth of this book was quite difficult to reconcile with the first three quarters. While it makes sense for Declan to react to the events with jealousy, the way he lashed out kind of went against everything the reader learns about Declan up to that point in the book. Of course, he’s never been in a relationship before but still, the way he was burning bridges left and right and especially how he treated Avery felt very out of character and you have to suspend your disbelief quite a bit to accept what happens next. It was great to see the positive representation of therapy and working on your intimacy and relationship issues within When Sparks Fly, but I would have wished for a bit more groundwork so the abrupt ‘disaster’ moment wouldn’t have been so unlikely. However, I did enjoy how we got to see Declan and Avery both reclaim their friendship, work on their separate problems and then find their way back to each other much healthier and well-balanced than before.

Sparkling and emotional, When Sparks Fly combines the friends-to-lovers trope with forced proximity and offers a happily ever after to two forces of nature with undeniable chemistry—the perfect summer read!

When Sparks Fly is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore, as of September 21st 2021.

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Synopsis | Goodreads

Running the Spark House, a hotel/event space that has been in her family for years, has been Avery Spark’s lifelong dream. After years of working hard and making personal sacrifices, Avery and her two younger sisters have turned the Spark House into the premier destination in Colorado Springs. Avery is living her best life—she works with her sisters and loves every minute of it, she has a great group of friends, and she lives in a fantastic condo with her best friend Declan. She might not have any love in her life, but she’s happy.

But everything comes to a screeching halt when Avery is in a car accident, leaving her immobile for weeks. After nearly losing Avery, Declan insists that he will be the one to take care of her while she recovers. However, as Declan becomes Avery’s caretaker, lines begin to blur.

Avery and Declan have been best friends since college and always had an attraction to one another, but when she ended up dating his best friend, Sam, they successfully stamped down any feelings they may have ever had for one another. Now, as Declan and Avery spend more time together, they each begin to wonder what would’ve happened if she’d dated him instead of Sam. What starts as a friend helping out another friend turns into foreplay and, before they realize it, they recognize how deeply they care for one another. But when things get serious their past threatens to destroy everything they have built.

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Too Good to be Real by Melonie Johnson
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To save her job as a writer for a popular website, Julia plans to prove there’s a dozen reasons why life isn’t like a romantic comedy, only to discover the one reason it is…

Out of Character by Annabeth Albert
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It’s friends-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers in this LGBTQIA+ Romance for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue and The Pros of Cons who enjoy ex-best-friends falling in love, gaming, conventions, fandom & cosplay, nerd culture at its finest, and learning how to be true to yourself.

Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance by Nisha Sharma
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To All the Boys I Loved Before meets World of Dance in this delectable love story that combines food, dance, and a hint of drama to cook up the perfect romance.

Heartbreak for Hire by Sonia Hartl
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A smart, sexy, and witty romantic comedy—perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne—about a twentysomething who lives out every woman’s fantasy: getting paid to give men who do us wrong a taste of their own medicine. But when a previous target unexpectedly shows up at her office, she’s forced to rethink her life as a professional heartbreaker.

How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton
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Event planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients’ dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer’s book launch extravaganza? But the second Kate meets—or rather, accidentally maims—the drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.

Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams
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Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously disappeared, she escaped danger the only way she knew how: She married her childhood friend, Vladimir, and moved to the United States, where he is a professional hockey player in Nashville. Vlad, aka the Russian, thought he could be content with his marriage of convenience. But it’s become too difficult to continue in a one-sided relationship. He joined the Bromance Book Club to learn how to make his wife love him, but all he’s learned is that he deserves more. He’s ready to create his own sweeping romance—both on and off the page.

The Rehearsals by Annette Christie
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In this delightful and romantic debut novel―with a Groundhog Day twist―a couple calls off their wedding after a disastrous rehearsal dinner, only to wake up the next morning trapped in a time loop. Together.

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
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Tessa Bailey is back with a Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood “It Girl” who is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town… where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. 

While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
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Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy featuring Ben Stephens, Theo’s brother from The Wedding Party, and a famous actress as they struggle to keep things purely professional while working together.

Love Next Door by Helena Hunting
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Helena Hunting comes an evocative small-town romance about family loyalty, finding oneself, and falling in love.

Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev
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The author of Recipe for Persuasion—“not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today” (Shelf Awareness)—adds an Indian American twist to Jane Austen’s classic Sense and Sensibility in this delightful retelling that is a feast for the senses.

The Man Ban by Nicola Marsh
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Harper Ryland has been on a self-imposed man ban for the last twelve months, after a particularly horrible breakup. Instead, she’s focusing on the one thing she can control: her career as an up-and-coming food stylist. Harper’s latest gig is her best friend’s wedding, and she receives glowing praise throughout the night. When the Best Man, Manny Gomes, belittles her hard work, she wants to stab him with skewers from the buffet table, but she can think of something much better: to lead him on the entire wedding and then humiliate him in sweet revenge.

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JULY

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
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Tessa Bailey is back with a Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood “It Girl” who is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town… where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. 

Too Good to be Real by Melonie Johnson
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To save her job as a writer for a popular website, Julia plans to prove there’s a dozen reasons why life isn’t like a romantic comedy, only to discover the one reason it is…

How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton
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Event planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients’ dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer’s book launch extravaganza? But the second Kate meets—or rather, accidentally maims—the drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.

While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
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Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy featuring Ben Stephens, Theo’s brother from The Wedding Party, and a famous actress as they struggle to keep things purely professional while working together.

AUGUST

The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle
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An ordinary summer goes royally awry when a prince and princess move next door, bringing their handsome bodyguard with them.

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
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If the shoe doesn’t fit, maybe it’s time to design your own. Best-selling author Julie Murphy’s reimaging of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.

Battle Royal by Lucy Parker
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Beloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits. Perfect for fans of baking shows and royal love – with Parker’s signature romance kryptonite sprinkled on top!

The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
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A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected—and the man she enlists to help her—in this heartfelt new romance by USA Today bestselling author Helen Hoang.

SEPTEMBER

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
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When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman’s carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.

When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting
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Helena Hunting makes sparks fly with the best-friends-to-lovers trope! When an unexpected car accident renders event planner Avery immobile, her best friend offers to become her caretaker, and the lines between the two friends start to blur.

A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
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The national bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola returns with a seductive second-chance romance about a commitment-phobic Latina and her childhood best friend who has finally returned home.

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
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In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red, White & Royal Blue and One to Watch—an awkward tech wunderkind on a reality dating show goes off-script when sparks fly with his producer.

OCTOBER

All the Feels by Olivia Dade
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Following Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade returns with another utterly charming romantic comedy about a devil-may-care actor—who actually cares more than anyone knows—and the no-nonsense woman hired to keep him in line.

Not Your Average Hot Guy by Gwenda Bond
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From New York Times bestselling author Gwenda Bond, Not Your Average Hot Guy is a hilarious romantic comedy about two people falling in love, while the fate of the world rests on their shoulders.

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
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New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong.

The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox  
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A feel-good, holiday-themed romantic comedy about identical twins who switch lives in the days leading up to Christmas–perfect for fans of Christina Lauren’s In a Holidaze and Josie Silver’s One Day in December.

NOVEMBER

A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King
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A sparkling contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in the tantalizing world of New York City burlesque, perfect for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Roommate.

I Hate You More by Lucy Gilmore
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The Hating Game meets Best in Show in this delightfully quirky romcom by beloved author Lucy Gilmore. A former pageant queen, Ruby Taylor, trades in her high heels and joins the dog show circuit, only to fall in love with one of the judges on the panel.

The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
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Julie Tieu sparkles in this debut romantic comedy, which is charmingly reminiscent of the TV show Kim’s Convenience and Frankly in Love by David Yoon, about a young woman who feels caught in the life her parents have made for her until she falls in love and finds a way out of the donut trap.

Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Heath
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The first in a new historical rom-com series, a handsome earl hires a fake fiancée to keep his matchmaking mother at bay, but hilarity ensues when love threatens to complicate everything.

DECEMBER

Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey
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From award-winning author Rachel Lacey comes a playful romance about a Manhattan bookstore owner and a reclusive author who love to hate—and hate to love—each other.

The Love Con by Seressia Glass
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He’s cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this romantic comedy from Seressia Glass.

Fools In Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales
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Join fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular tropes in the romance genre.

Hidden Treasures by Michelle Adams
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A reunited couple search for a valuable treasure, a precious jewelry box, stolen from the Nazis and hidden away since World War II, in this powerfully emotional and romantic novel of rekindled love – perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Josie Silver and Jill Santopolo.

What romance books are you looking forward to picking up between July and December? Tell us in the comments below!

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