Her latest novel The Wake-Up Call is out now and follows two hotel receptionists–and arch-rivals–who find a collection of old wedding rings and compete to return them to their owners, discovering their own love story along the way.

For me, the perfect holiday read will transport you to Christmassy cosiness even if you’re reading in the height of summertime. It’s all about the essence of this time of year: the feeling of keeping warm indoors when it’s bitingly cold outside; the taste of cream-laced hot chocolate or spicy mulled wine; the heart-warming reminder that people can be incredibly kind and generous when we’re at our best.

I loved filling my latest novel, The Wake-Up Call, with all kinds of festive goodness, and the old-fashioned hotel where the story is set was the ideal location for it. Think grand staircases, roaring open fireplaces festooned with firs, and lots of sexual tension to keep things warm…

These five romances all give me that same lovely festive feeling.

One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is just so romantic. Our main character, Laurie, spots a man through the bus window who she forms an instant connection with – only for the bus to drive away and leave them as strangers. But fate has other plans, and this gorgeous love story follows Laurie and her Bus Boy through ten years of love and heartbreak. Snowy, sweet and moving, this one captured my heart.

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

I adore Jasmine Guillory’s books. This novel has not only a beautiful festive setting but also a royal family (what is it about royals that just feels Christmassy, somehow?) Expect simmering sexual tension and lots of flirtatious banter between our protagonist Vivian and the formal, upstanding Brit Malcolm, who is private secretary to the Queen.

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Set in stunning Edinburgh, Scotland, this cosy Christmas read is definitely a romance, but it’s also a love story between sisters. Carmen moves in with her sister Sofia after losing her job, and it’s beautiful to read the slow rebuilding of their relationship. We also follow Carmen’s adventures working in a quirky bookshop in the city, which is at real risk of having to shut down – another trope I absolutely love for a Christmas read.

The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk

Have you ever wished it was Christmas every day? You might change your mind after reading this hilarious, heart-warming rom com from Lindsey Kelk, who never fails to make me smile with her books. It’s a Groundhog Day story – so Christmas literally happens every day, over and over. Gwen Baker has to try to break the cycle while also finding herself rekindling her crush on the seriously distracting boy-next-door, now all grown up…

A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas

Historical romance is my go-to genre for when I want to cosy in under a blanket and relax (maybe because it’s not what I write myself, which makes it easier for me to switch off!) Lisa Kleypas is one of my favourites, and her Wallflower series is such a brilliant place to start with her books. This festive treat brings back the four stars of that series, but you can definitely read it as a gorgeous Christmas standalone too.

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Hi, Lindsey! Welcome back! How has the past 18 months been since we last spoke?

It’s always a pleasure to be here. The last eighteen months have been busy. Alongside Love Me Do, I’ve also been writing my YA debut, The Savannah Red Saga. It’s a Red Riding Hood fantasy retelling trilogy set in Savannah, Georgia which will hopefully be out sometime in 2024 plus a couple of screenwriting projects that are keeping me occupied. On top of that, I had to squeeze in the Eras tour and a lot of nap time with my cats so yeah, my calendar has been pretty packed.

Your latest novel, Love Me Do, is out September 12^th! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

A love letter to LA

What can readers expect?

All my trademark quippy banter, lots of laugh out out loud moments, iconic Los Angeles setting, the importance of female friendship, intergenerational friendship, a swoony friends to lovers romance and a very hot MMC who loves birdwatching almost as much as he loves walking around shirtless in gray sweatpants. If you liked the Barbie movie, I think you’ll love Love Me Do.

Where did the inspiration for Love Me Do come from?

There were two main sources of inspiration, firstly, I really wanted to write a novel set in Los Angeles. I’ve lived here for eight and a half years and the version of LA I see in books and movies on TV isn’t the place I live at all, so I wanted to share my favourite eastside spots, the waterfalls, the gorgeous beaches, and of course Disneyland and Dodger stadium. Secondly, Love Me Do is very much a Cyrano retelling. I’ve always loved the story but became obsessed with the idea that Cyrano only thought he wasn’t worthy of Roxanne’s love because he had a big nose whereas most of the women I know live with feelings of unworthiness and imposter syndrome constantly and it doesn’t take what’s considered to be a physical deformity to make them feel that way. Love Me Do really digs into how we internalize negativity and let it impact how we live our lives, and more importantly, why we shouldn’t do that!

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

Myrna Moore. Myrna, the 82-year-old reclusive former Hollywood starlet with a sharp dress sense and an even sharper tongue might be my favourite character ever. I’m currently trying ton convince myself not to write a spinoff series where Myrna and the other characters from Love Me Do run around Los Angeles solving cold cases – The Myrna Moore Mysteries. It was also really important to me not to have any female villains in this book. When I was first starting out, an agent told me I Heart New York wouldn’t work because it needed a female villain for the girlies to hate and that’s always nagged at me. Totally not necessary. Not that female villains don’t exist but I don’t want to reinforce the idea of the stereotypical ‘bitch’ character. It doesn’t serve us and we don’t need it!

What are your favourite romance tropes?

I honestly can’t say I’ve ever read something specifically for a trope but I’m always delighted to see them done well. If I had to pick one to write, it would probably be fake dating because there’s just so much to do with it, but I can always, always hear my friend Danielle screaming ‘and there’s just one bed!’ in the back of my mind whenever anyone mentions tropes, so I’ll give that an honourable mention too.

You’ve had books published over the last 15 years. What are some of the key lessons you have learned when it comes to writing and the publishing world?

That everything is always changing. For me, one of the most frustrating things about traditional publishing is how slow it can feel, BookTok and Bookstagram changed the entire face of an industry in a way YouTube and Blogging never did and I don’t think anyone was prepared for it. Watching all the trad publishers scramble to try to catch up and analyse what’s happening and why only for it to change again in a blink of an eye is a wild ride.

With writing, the more experience I get, the stronger my belief that you have to write what’s meaningful to you. I’m not someone who can hop on a trend, I have to write the story that’s keeping me awake at night. My YA fantasy is a project I started working on fourteen years ago, my next romcom was inspired by a pre-code movie from 1936 that I couldn’t not stop thinking about. If I randomly tried to write a thriller because they’re so big right now it would be terrible. Unless it was a Myrna Moore Mystery!

What’s next for you?

The second book in the Savannah Red trilogy and my 2024 romcom – title to be announced soon…

Lastly, do you have any book recommendations for our readers?

The last book I read and could not put down was the second book in Juno Dawson’s Her Majesty’s Royal Coven series, The Shadow Cabinet. Her writing is so readable and pacy and fun all while handling some really heavy topics. If you ever loved Buffy or The Craft, these books are for you.

Will you be picking up Love Me Do? Tell us in the comments below!

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Read on to discover a few of our picks and tell us in the comments below if you will be picking up any of them!

This Spells Disaster by Tori Anne Martin
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Fake dating gets a magical twist in this enchanting queer romantic comedy where a witch worries that the real feelings brewing between her and her crush were sparked by an accidental love potion, and the only way out of the disastrous spell is a healthy dose of the truth–drink up, witches.

The Long Game by Elena Armas
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A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this smalltown love story in the vein of Ted Lasso and It Happened One Summer —from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception.

The Ex-Mas Holidays by Zoe Allison
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It’s hard to escape your ex when you’re working together over Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, but being stuck together might be the best possible present in this sparkling new contemporary romance.

A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by K.J. Charles
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Bridgerton goes Gothic in this sweeping Regency romance by celebrated author KJ Charles.

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk
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A feelgood, sunshine-filled, friends-to-lovers romcom, Love Me Do is a dreamy summer love story, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry.

Full Moon Over Freedom by Angelina M. Lopez
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Gillian Armstead-Bancroft—Pride of the East Side and once-perfect bruja, wife, and mother—is going to spend her summer getting good at being bad.

A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee
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An emotionally powerful romance novel about two people finding love after struggling with addiction–ultimately discovering what it means to be completely and unapologetically themselves.

Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot
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A witchy rom-com from New York Times bestseller Meg Cabot about a plus size witch who must team up with a handsome stranger to help protect her village from an otherworldly force–but will she be able to protect her heart?

My Rogue to Ruin by Erica Ridley
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The riotous Wynchester family has taken on a new case to expose a forger, but the prime suspect isn’t at all what he seems in this captivating Regency romp from a New York Times bestselling author.

The Wake-Up Call by Beth O’Leary
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Two hotel receptionists—and arch-rivals—find a collection of old wedding rings and compete to return them to their owners, discovering their own love story along the way.

Unrealistic Expectations by Andie J. Christopher
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When a relationship therapist gets dumped right before her new dating handbook hits shelves, she fake dates to save face in this spicy romantic comedy.

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score returns to spicy-sweet Knockemout, Virginia with Lucian and Sloane’s story.

Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, comes the beginning of a searing fantasy romance series for adults, Fall of Ruin and Wrath.

The Christmas Wager by Holly Cassidy
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A delightful enemies-to-lovers holiday rom com set in the quaint mountain town of Maple Falls, Colorado, about a city girl and a small-town boy who compete in the town’s annual holiday games in order to win the right price for a charming, local Christmas shop, perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Twelve Dates of Christmas.

Main Character Energy by Jamie Varon
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Featuring family drama, a juicy romance subplot, and some publishing behind-the-scenes, Main Character Energy is ultimately like getting a pep talk from your best friends

Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper
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Juggling newfound witchy powers, a house full of ghosts, and verbal battles with the handsome local librarian is almost too much for a new witch to manage. A new witch with a coven, however, can get so much more done…

Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch
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Brain meets Beauty in this sparkling, fresh take on the classic Bringing Up Baby – if Jane Austen had written it! A romantic comedy with a dash of chaos featuring the most ill-behaved poodle in Regency London, by New York Times bestseller Suzanne Enoch.

The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman
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From bookfluencer and host of the BAD ON PAPER podcast, a riotous holiday rom-com about four friends in NYC who hold onto their unconventional Christmas tradition even when their paths diverge—but the changes they fear might be exactly what they need…

Along Came Holly by Codi Hall
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Holly Winters is not about to let her grumpy neighbor Declan steal her holiday joy…even if he does look rather handsome under the mistletoe.

Thank You For Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz
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A chemistry-filled childhood friends to enemies to lovers debut romance about two people forced to confront their pasts to save both their relationship and careers.

Fling by Joseph Murray
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At once heartfelt and hilarious, this story of a fateful—and faithful—affair reminds us that sometimes, what we’re looking for might just be closer than we think . . . 

Wrapped with a Beau by Lillie Vale
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In its heyday, Piney Peaks and its beloved Christmas house were made famous by Sleighbells under Starlight, a romantic holiday movie. Fifty years later, the small town is ready for a new love story.

You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
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A commitment-phobe and a hopeless romantic clash over and over again—until heartbreak and unexpected chemistry bring them together in this clever enemies-to-friends-to-lovers debut romance.

The Beginning of Everything by Jackie Fraser
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An irresistible friends-to-lovers novel of resilience, hope, and new beginnings from the author of The Bookshop of Second Chances.

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

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If you thought the first half of 2023 had some swoonworthy, unputdownable romances in store, you ain’t seen nothing yet. July to December is levelling up the romance game even more and we’ve got our eyes on all of them! Check out the hottest contenders for romance of the year below and tell us in the comments if you’re looking forward to any of them!

Looking for our January to June releases? Check them out here.

JULY

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
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From New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center comes Hello, Stranger, a novel about finding love, confronting a haunting past, and figuring out what, and who, really matters…

Kiss Me, Mi Amor by Alana Quintana Albertson
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It turns out that a fake relationship is the perfect recipe for a love that sizzles hotter than Santa Barbara’s spiciest salsa—when it’s between enemies.…

A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin
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Internationally bestselling author Sophie Irwin brings us another fresh, witty take on a romantic escape led by a deeply lovable heroine determined to start living on her own terms

You, With A View by Jessica Joyce
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Two high school enemies must reunite for a road trip inspired by their grandparents’ broken engagement in this electric debut romance.

To Have and To Heist by Sara Desai
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To exonerate her best friend, one woman must mastermind a jewelry heist during the wedding of the season in this hilarious romantic-comedy caper from the author of The Dating Plan.

A Soul of Ash and Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
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An ambitious wedding planner must work with her grumpy florist ex, whose heart she broke, on the most high-profile wedding of her career, in this spicy and emotional romance from popular fanfic author Julie Soto.

Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
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From Cathy Yardley, author of Love, Comment, Subscribe, comes an emotional rom-com about two middle-aged gamers who grow their online connection into an IRL love story.

The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre
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From New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre comes the magical town of St. Claire, where anything is possible…

The Dane of My Existence by Jessica Martin
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When the history and character of her Shakespeare-obsessed hometown is threatened, a powerhouse lawyer goes toe to toe with a commercial developer in a hilarious rom-com from the author of For the Love of the Bard.

The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy
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AUGUST

Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert
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Aphrodite has never flinched at getting her perfectly manicured hands dirty, and she’s not about to start now—even if that means marrying Olympus’s enemy number one, the new Hephaestus…leaving a trail of broken hearts in their cruel wake.

Change of Plans by Dylan Newton
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In this charming romantic comedy, a hometown hero comes to the rescue of a chef unexpectedly left to care for three little girls—who may end up saving him too.

Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma
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In the hilarious follow-up to the breakout rom-com Dating Dr. Dil, Nisha Sharma adds shakkar and mirch to Shakespeare’s iconic comedy Much Ado About Nothing for one sweet and spicy love story.

The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley
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Perfect for fans of Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, The Roommate Pact follows Claire as she nurses her friend and firefighter Graham back from an injury – and their slippery slope from friends with a FWB pact to possibly something more.

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova
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A modern tale of unexpectedly falling in love and finding your voice, Kiss the Girl is the highly anticipated third installment in the acclaimed and best-selling Meant to Be collection.

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
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Fans of Ali Hazelwood, Lana Harper, and Jessica Clare will devour this madcap paranormal romance, replete with fan-favorite tropes like roommates-to-lovers, force proximity, and the hilarious added bonus of a romance between a mortal from the 21^st century and a centuries-old vampire who knows nothing of the modern world.

New Adult by Timothy Janovsky
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Nolan Baker longs to be “thirty, flirty and thriving” in this charmingly quirky LGBTQIA+ romance that’s one part 13 Going on 30 and one part One Last Stop.

Rent to Be by Sonia Hartl
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Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Beth O’Leary, in this bright, laugh-out-loud rom-com, the grind of the millennial struggle is a lot more fun when you add falling in love to the mix.

Curves for Days by Laura Moher
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Readers of Olivia Dade and Lucy Score will love this sexy Southern curvy girl romance which follows Rose Barnes, a curvy heroine with an infectious spirit, as she crosses paths with Angus Drummond, a gruff yet undeniably charming contractor.

The Love Plot by Samantha Young
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There’s a magnetic attraction when a happy-go-lucky gig worker agrees to a fake relationship with a rich, uptight New Yorker in this steamy romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.

The Witch Is Back by Sophie H. Morgan
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Love is a hex of a thing. Former childhood sweethearts fake a relationship in this charming, witchy romcom.

With Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thompson
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She has a to-do list a mile long and falling for her coworker isn’t on it–yet somehow he’s become her top priority in this romantic comedy from the national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers.

SEPTEMBER

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.

A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by K.J. Charles
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Bridgerton goes Gothic in this sweeping Regency romance by celebrated author KJ Charles.

The Ex-Mas Holidays by Zoe Allison
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It’s hard to escape your ex when you’re working together over Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, but being stuck together might be the best possible present in this sparkling new contemporary romance.

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk
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A feelgood, sunshine-filled, friends-to-lovers romcom, Love Me Do is a dreamy summer love story, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry.

Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot
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A witchy rom-com from New York Times bestseller Meg Cabot about a plus size witch who must team up with a handsome stranger to help protect her village from an otherworldly force–but will she be able to protect her heart?

A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee
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An emotionally powerful romance novel about two people finding love after struggling with addiction–ultimately discovering what it means to be completely and unapologetically themselves.

Full Moon Over Freedom by Angelina M. Lopez
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Gillian Armstead-Bancroft—Pride of the East Side and once-perfect bruja, wife, and mother—is going to spend her summer getting good at being bad.

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner
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A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup.

My Rogue to Ruin by Erica Ridley
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The riotous Wynchester family has taken on a new case to expose a forger, but the prime suspect isn’t at all what he seems in this captivating Regency romp from a New York Times bestselling author.

The Wake-Up Call by Beth O’Leary
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Two hotel receptionists—and arch-rivals—find a collection of old wedding rings and compete to return them to their owners, discovering their own love story along the way.

Unrealistic Expectations by Andie J. Christopher
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When a relationship therapist gets dumped right before her new dating handbook hits shelves, she fake dates to save face in this spicy romantic comedy.

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score returns to spicy-sweet Knockemout, Virginia with Lucian and Sloane’s story.

OCTOBER

A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
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Following the success of A Merry Little Meet Cute, a new holiday rom-com cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone–about an actress and a perpetually single former boy-band member reunited as costars on a steamy holiday film.

Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese
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Childhood enemies discover the fine line between love and loathing in this heartfelt reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.

Friends Don’t Fall in Love by Erin Hahn
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Erin Hahn’s Friends Don’t Fall in Love is about long-time friends, taking chances, and finding out that, sometimes, your perfect person was right there in your corner all along.

A Dish Best Served Hot: A Novel by Natalie Caña
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Santiago “Saint” Vega gets a second shot at love with Lola León, but when duty to his family forces him to do something she’ll never forgive, will everything he’s built come crumbling down?  

Love Interest by Clare Gilmore
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Love Interest is Clare Gilmore’s sparkling debut, a co-worker enemies-to-lovers rom-com that proves falling in love is the risk and the reward.

Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg
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Filled with the romance and angst that defines the years you come to know yourself, with a shifting timeline covering two decades and ratcheting up the tension, Maybe Once, Maybe Twice is a novel of second chances and finding your own way.

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake
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A fake relationship after a horrible one-night stand is anything but an act in this witty and heartfelt new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake.

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey delivers a sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert…

Sweeten the Deal by Katie Shepard
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She’s lonely, rich, and ten years too young for him—but she’s also his “sugar daddy,” and they couldn’t have less in common. Opposites attract in this charming new romance by Katie Shepard.

The Last Close Call by Laura Griffin
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A talented genetic analyst and a detective who’s haunted by an elusive cold case team up in the new standalone romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
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Sparks fly in this delightful novel about two burned out professionals who meet at a ramshackle resort on the British seaside—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher.

The Takedown by Carlie Walker
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An undercover CIA agent is sent home to investigate her sister’s criminal fiancé but the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his bodyguard along the way in this sexy romantic comedy.

NOVEMBER

Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert
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Sail the magical high seas with this first book in a new sexy fantasy romance series from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.

Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
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Sparks fly when an occult expert and a disgraced archeologist become enemies-with-benefits in this steamy romance from “go-to author” Rosie Danan (The New York Times Book Review).

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
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Perfect for fans of romantic comedies with a touch of whimsy, like 13 Going on 30 and Freaky Friday, and authors like Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle, this funny and heartfelt novel follows a downtrodden twenty-six-year-old as she magically wakes up to the life she’s always wanted, but is it really a dream come true?

Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virginia Heath
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Next-Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin
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Two rival candidates for a homeowner’s association presidency are about to find out how dirty suburbanites fight in this steamy new romantic comedy from Alexa Martin.

A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
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Calladia Cunnington curses the day she met Astaroth the demon, but when he shows up memoryless, why does she find him so helpless . . . and sort of hot?

The Rom Con by Devon Daniels
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A modern battle of the sexes about a journalist who hatches an elaborate plan to take down her industry adversary, from the author of Meet You in the Middle.

Fancy Meeting You Here by Julie Tieu
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 Opposites attract when an always-the-bridesmaid florist and a grumpy caterer mix business with pleasure in this swoony romantic comedy in the vein of 27 Dresses from Julie Tieu, author of The Donut Trap and Circling Back to You.

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa
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A hilarious and spicy romance about romance author Sophie Lyon’s ironic secret going viral: she’s never been in love. Though her debut novel made readers swoon, Sophie’s having trouble getting her new characters to happily-ever-after. To overcome her writer’s block, she’ll reconnect with her exes to figure out what went wrong with the help of her best friend’s brother/reclusive landlord/teen heartthrob and his social media skills. 

Mom Com by Adriana Mather
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From New York Times bestselling author Adriana Mather comes a sweet new romcom about old friends and second chances.

For Never & Always by Helena Greer
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One surprise inheritance, two best friends (now bitter exes), and three months to prove he loves her, forever and always , in this swoony second-chance romance for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Ashley Herring Blake.

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
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In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.

DECEMBER

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
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Two wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson.

Technically Yours by Denise Williams
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Seven years ago, he fell in love with a stranger he couldn’t have—today, she’s back in his life and the sparks between them threaten to set her career on fire.

This Spells Love by Kate Robb
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Reeling from a recent breakup, a young woman tries to heal heartbreak with a spell–only to wake up in an alternate reality where she’s lost more than she wished for–in this witty, whimsical friends-to-lovers debut rom-com.

On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe
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What Not to Wear and Queer Eye meet All the Feels in this sparkling romantic comedy by Jenny L. Howe, in which the new guest on a popular plus-size makeover show has her style―and her love life―transformed.

Housebroke by Jaci Burton
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A millionaire and a woman who thinks he’s a house flipper are stuck living in a house together with a menagerie of rescue dogs as roommates, in this heartfelt romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.

Game On by Seressia Glass
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When an unexpected Player Two enters her life, a gamer must decide if their relationship is worth leveling up in this new romance from the author of The Love Con.

Gold by Raven Kennedy
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‘Find me in another life. Find me in all of them’ It all ends now. Discover the heart-stopping finale to the international and Amazon bestselling fantasy phenomenon.

The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore
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Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: An ailing estate, academic writer’s block, a tense time for England’s women’s rights campaign—the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father’s distractingly attractive young colleague.

Second Chances in New Port Stephen by T.J. Alexander
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A trans man returns to his Florida hometown for Christmas after his career goes up in flames, only to cross paths with his high school ex in this charming rom-com about family and second chances from the author of the “delectable” (Time) Chef’s Kiss.

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura
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Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers—and hearts—in ruins.

What July to December book releases are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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Her second novel Lucie Yi Is Not A Romantic is out June 21 and is available at your local indie or  here. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter here: @HelloLaurenHo.

I love me a good, old-fashioned listicle, especially a bookish one in time for the hottest (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) quarter of the year: who has time to read chunky blocks of words when you’re zipping out to soak up the precious sun, a cold brew in one hand and aviators in another? Not you! Certainly not me either, but then again I live in the tropics, and we’re blasé about the sun. What we yearn for instead is the sweet embrace of snow, gently enveloping all the mosquitoes around us in slow, horrible, unpreventable deaths.

Anyway, where was I? Yes, for all of you anticipating summer, here’s my listicle, or an article craftily masquerading as a listicle, of all of my must-read beach reads, both current titles and backlisted ones, broken down by category with barely any plot details to help you out. So sue me, I’m a vibes girl. You’re welcome anyway.

THE LIST!

Transportive Contemporary Romance: Where We End and Begin by Jane Igharo: Lagos becomes a sizzling backdrop to a beautiful second-chance romance that also serves up a side helping of family drama.

‘Destroy me’ romance/women’s fiction: The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang: delicately wrought, beautifully fleshed out love story with a timely spotlight on burnout in the age of social media, and layered ASD rep.

Contemporary fiction featuring a woman who feels trapped by her life: Fault Lines by Emily Itami: an affair in metropolitan Tokyo unfurls to shimmering prose you can snap your fingers to. Also, Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason: Funny, poignant, layered, heartbreakingly wonderful, of a woman’s (and her family’s) experience of an unnamed mental illness.

Contemporary fiction with a polarising lead: Milk Fed by Melissa Broder. Melissa Broder’s writing, like most port-novelists, grips. Compelling, erotic and honest, it follows a young woman obsessed with her diet who becomes smitten with a froyo scooper. Bonus: Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda: a mixed-race millennial vampire dreams of eating human food—and more.

Suspenseful general adult/Women’s fiction: At Least You Have Your Health by Madi Sinha: Shady wellness business, impressionable doctor-mom, witty dialogue, Liane-Moriarty energy and pacing.

Heart-warming Fantasy: The House On The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: I’ve never called a book ‘delightful’ until I read this.  A cozy hug of a fantasy book.

‘Hear me Roar’ Fantasy: She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan: punchy, cinematic, brilliant.

‘Destroy me’ young adult romance: You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao: Bring tissues and cancel your weekend.

Clever, compelling middle grade murder mystery from SE Asia: Queen of The Tiles by Hanna Alkaf: Hanna, who’s Malaysian like me, is the queen of fierce, character-driven writing. Twisty and fun, with great hijabi rep.

Folkloric middle grade from SE Asia: Mist Bound by Daryl Kho: Atmospheric, touching, richly illustrated and written, featuring folktales from this part of the world.

Funny, fun contemporary romance: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. Chemistry of the best kind.

General adult/women’s fiction exploring identity and culture:  Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal.

Moving Bildungsroman:  Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart: heartrending, utterly memorable from its first line.

Thriller, ish: Girl A by Abigail Dean: suspenseful and heart-breaking, it lingers.

Quiet, meditative fiction: Brood by Jackie Polzin: Wry observational humour, surprising, tender, with no fowl play (sorry! I couldn’t resist the pun!)

Sheer chaotic genre-bending fun: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto. She took all my Asian auntie nightmares, added murder, and somehow made it LOL. Sorcery.

Sheer romance: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams: Exuberant, sexy, funny, and just absolutely smashing. Also, The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren.

Pure joyful, romcom escapism: Twelve Days in May by Niamh Hargan: Witty, delicious Cannes escapism. Also, On a Night like this by Lindsey Kelk: Nobody writes romcom like Lindsey.

Meta beach reads: Beach Read by Emily Henry. All the feels, all the prose, the angst, the banter.

A modern classic to cherish and re-read: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy: prepare to have the map of your literary world re-drawn.                        

Bonus category (auto-read writers): Am I even Asian if I don’t throw this in? And it’s a two-fer!

Poetry: Anything by Li-Young Lee

Short story collections: Anything by George Saunders

And if you liked my listicle and want more beach reads, you could check out my debut romcom/contemporary adult fiction novel, Last Tang Standing, about a woman in her early thirties who navigates societal and familial pressures to get married while she attempts to make partner at her law firm, or my second romcom/women’s fiction novel, Lucie Yi Is Not A Romantic, which follows a woman in her late thirties who attempts to have a family her way, platonically, and the fun and fallout of that decision.

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

Sure! I’m a British writer, living in LA, who loves reading, writing, drinking tea, petting cats (my own and other peoples), beauty and professional wrestling. The last two, so much so that I co-host podcasts on the subjects, Full Coverage and Tights and Fights. You can guess which is about which.

What do you hope for 2022 to bring and have you set any goals?

I do love to set a good goal. For me, this year is very much about trying new things. I have a ton of ideas and projects I want to get off the ground but obviously I’m still writing my romcoms! Too many ideas, not enough time…

When did you first discover your love for writing?

I started writing my own stories when I was very young. My mum taught me and my brother to read before we started school so I was a little ahead of the rest of my class. Thankfully, my teacher encouraged me to spend my extra time reading which turned into writing and I’d already written my first series of books by the time I was six. I cannot comment on the quality but they were about a superhero teddy bear called Tellina whose archnemesis was a witch teddybear and Tellina eventually hung up her cape when she got pregnant with triplets. The eighties were a wild time.

Quick lightning round! Tell us the first book you ever remember reading, the one that made you want to become an author, and one that you can’t stop thinking about!

One of the first books I remember reading on my own was a book called Setting Up Home in Willowtree Cottage which was a picture book about a goose, a rabbit and an owl who all moved in together but the rabbit and the owl left the goose to do all the work and eventually she got annoyed and stopped doing it. I did not learn the lesson they were trying to teach me because I tried it on my husband who never cleans the bathtub and now we just have a filthy bathtub.

There wasn’t a specific book that planted the seed but reading Bridget Jones’s diary made me want to write that kind of book.

A book I can’t stop thinking about is Luster by Raven Leilani. Loved it.

Your new novel, On a Night Like This, is out now! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

Funny, uplifting, relatable, romantic shenanigans

What can readers expect?

Funny, uplifting, relatable, romantic shenanigans. No, really, On a Night Like This is a Cinderella story but it’s more about finding yourself than finding Mr Right, even if he does make an appearance. Fran is someone who is very lost and confused and I think we’ve all felt like that at some point in our lives. The story takes her on an adventure where she gets to make choices for herself, whether to stay the course and live her life for other people or change her future. Also, I swear it’s funny.

Where did the inspiration for On a Night Like This come from?

The original inspiration came from the part of the story most people think is fictional! A friend of a friend told me a story about a very famous person who abandoned their team on an island while tey were on vacation on a yacht. I thought that was a brilliant jumping off point for a romcom but it actually grew into the friendship storyline of the book which is one of my favourite parts.

Can you tell us a bit about the challenges you faced while writing and how you were able to overcome them?

ON a Night Like This was entirely written during the early pandemic months in 2020 so it was extremely challenging. It’s hard to find a lighthearted, uplifting vibe when you have no idea what’s going on in the world and can’t even say hi to your neighbours. It took a couple of months of false (and depressing) starts to get going but eventually the romcom part of my brain kicked in and I was determined to make the book as positive and funny as possible to counteract the real world.

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

Honestly, all of them, which is so rare! It was good for me to write the stuff about Fran and her mum as that felt very personal and cathartic but I also loved writing the friendship between Fran and Juliette, two women who desperately needed each other but didn’t even know it. That was a lot of fun. And obviously, who wouldn’t enjoy writing about luxury hotels and yachts and VIP balls? It was a dream.

What do you love about the romance genre?

I love to write about the world as it could be. We all deserve love, we all deserve respect and support and people who care about us and will lift us up. It’s been amazing to watch the industry move in that direction over the last few years – whether it’s diversity and representation or even just heroes with actual emotional intelligence, the romance community by and large feels like a good place to be.

What’s next for you?

Right now I’m finishing up my November 2022 title, The Christmas Wish, and then it’s on to one or two secret projects!

Lastly, do you have any book recommendations for our readers?

I could go all day – anything by Mhairi McFarlane or Lia Louis, Insatiable by Daisy Buchanan (and her upcoming Careering is great too) for modern romance. I’m not usually much of a thriller reader but there are so many incredible women writing at the moment, it’s impossible not to be. I love Andrea Bartz, Leah Konen and Rachel Hawkins.

Will you be picking up On A Night Like This? Tell us in the comments below!

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We had the pleasure of chatting to Lindsey about her new release, what she’s watching during COVID, book recommendations, and more.

Hi, Lindsey! Tell us a bit about yourself!

Hi! I’m an author, originally from the UK and am now living in LA, after a six-year-stint in NYC. I have two cats, one husband and when I’m not writing, I co-host two podcasts, Full Coverage which is all about beauty and Tights and Fights, which is all about pro-wrestling. I love wrestling. In another life, I’m dropping elbows off the top of a twenty-foot cage and loving it.

When did you first discover your love for writing?

It sounds so clichéd but I truly don’t remember a time when I didn’t write. As soon as I was able to put pen to paper, I started writing stories and before that, I was playing them. I always had a very active imagination. My first ‘book’ was about a superhero teddy bear, called Tellina, who had a witch nemesis but retired when she had triplets. There’s a chance I peaked at the age of six.

In Case You Missed It is out today! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

Relatable, warm, laugh out loud

What inspired you to write In Case You Missed It?

The idea of ‘the grass is always greener’ is something that I think about a lot. I think at certain points in our lives, the past always looks a bit more attractive than the present, a bit less work and a little more reassuring. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. I love writing stories about the tipping points in people’s lives, the moments when they have to make decisions about who they are, big ones and littles ones, and that was really the jumping off point for ICYMI. Ros is a character whose life hasn’t gone entirely according to plan and she has to figure out who she’s going to be while everyone around her motors on with their own lives, falling in love, having babies, getting caught up in big careers. Will she dive into the future or take hide away in her past? WHO CAN SAY? Well, I can, because I wrote it.

Were there any challenges you faced while writing?

Dorothy Parker said, ‘I hate writing, I love having written’ and that’s about as accurate a quote I can give you for this book without sobbing hysterically. I love being a writer but some stories are just harder to wrench out of yourself than others – this was one of them! Mostly because it was the most honest book I’ve written with a lot of the themes and even some of the plot points coming from my real life. That said, it’s the book I’m most proud of, three am writing sessions and all.

Without spoiling too much, is there a favourite moment that you really enjoyed writing in In Cased You Missed It?

There are moments that made me laugh – the roller disco, the sushi incident, anything involving the shed – but my favourite moment is one of the quieter scenes, when Ros and her mum have a heart to heart about her love life. It’s one of those conversations you wish had happened in real life and I hope it help reaches someone who needs to hear it.

What piece of advice would you give to aspiring writers?

Just write. It’s the best advice I was ever given and even though it sounds kind of obvious, the only way to become a better writer is to write. The more you flex the muscle, the stronger it will become. One of the most important things in writing is to have a clear, authentic voice and that only improves with experience. Don’t wait for someone to give you permission or tell you what to do, it has to come from the heart and it has to be for you.

With the current state of the world, what are you doing to cope with the changes we’ve had to make with our day-to-day?

Screaming into a pillow while watching re-watching every episode of Schitt’s Creek fourteen times a day? Honestly, I’m just trying to be kind to myself and that’s not really a natural state for me to be in! I’m re-reading and re-watching a lot of stuff which is like mental comfort food, Frasier, Schitt’s Creek and The Simpsons have been high up on my watch list, and I’m working my way back through the Charlaine Harris Southern Vampire Mysteries in between all my other reads. Also, I get to vote in the US election for the first time this year which is very exciting and knowing I can at least do that one little thing to change things does help when you wake up and want to scream until your eyes explode.

Lastly, what are you currently reading and do you have any book recommendations for our readers?

I’ve read roughly one million books this year and I would happily recommend about 900,000 of them but my favourites have been Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, All Adults Here by Emma Straub and Coming Undone by Terri White. The last book I finished was Midnight Sun and I don’t think I can, in good conscience, recommend that to anyone.

Will you be picking up In Case You Missed It? Tell us in the comments below!

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The Dinner List is a ‘what if’ story about if you could actually dine with those alive or dead, and for Sabrina, she finds that Audrey Hepburn is one of her guests. If you’re after a cute, and frankly the best example of the friends to lovers trope, we highly recommend Christina Lauren’s Josh and Hazel’s Guide To Not Dating.

If a little steaminess is more your speed, Dirty Headlines, Flirting With Forever, and Hard Sell will be of interest to you!

Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below which ones you are most excited for!

Josh and Hazel’s Guide To Not Dating by Christina Lauren
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Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take with her army of pets and lack of filter—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. Josh Im has known Hazel since college, where her zany playfulness proved completely incompatible with his mellow restraint. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air. Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double-blind dates means there’s nothing between them…right?

The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
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At one point or another, we’ve all been asked to name five people, living or dead, with whom we’d like to have dinner. Why do we choose the people we do? And what if that dinner was to actually happen? These are the questions Rebecca Serle contends within her utterly captivating novel, The Dinner List, a story imbued with the same delightful magical realism as One Day, and the life-changing romance of Me Before You.

Hidden by Rebecca Zanetti
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Hide. Now that she’s off the grid in a safe house, she finds plenty of interesting things to watch through the window. Like her new neighbour, with his startling green eyes, killer smile, and sexy bad-boy tattoo… Run. Malcolm West is fleeing the here he unleashed in his last assignment as an undercover cop. A backwoods bungalow sounds like the perfect place to start over. Until he discovers he’s been set up… Fight. Someone’s gone to a lot of trouble to bring them together. No matter how much he resents that, and his own driving needs, Malcolm will have to dig deep and let loose the banished killer inside himself, or Pippa’s fears could come true faster than the flip of a bolt in a lock…

One In A Million by Lindsey Kelk
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Annie Higgins has given up on love: she’s too busy trying to get her tiny business off the ground. Infuriated by the advertising agency across the hall making fun of her job, Annie accepts their crazy challenge – to make a random stranger Instagram-famous in just thirty days. And even when they choose Dr Samuel Page PhD, historian and hater of social media, as her target, Annie’s determined to win the bet – whether Sam likes it or not. But getting to know Sam means getting to know more about herself. And before the thirty days are out, Annie has to make a decision about what’s really important…

Dirty Headlines by L.J. Shen
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Célian Laurent—Manhattan royalty, notorious playboy, heir to a media empire.…And my new boss. I could have impressed him, if not for last month’s unforgettable one-night stand. Now he’s staring me down like I’m the dirt under his Italian loafers, and I’m supposed to take it. But the thing about being Judith “Jude” Humphry is I have nothing to lose.

Timid by Devney Perry
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Willa Doon has always been shy. Her quiet demeanor was something she’s always embraced. That is, until Jackson Page moves to town. The one man she desperately wants to take notice struggles to remember her name. Year after year, Willa stands by, watching as the bartender slash playboy drowns his demons in beer and sex. Then one night, he shows up at her door, suddenly aware that the girl he’s seen around Lark Cove is now a beautiful woman. Except what he doesn’t remember is that this visit isn’t his first. They spent a night together once before. A night he’s forgotten, thanks to a bottle of tequila. A night that crushed a timid girl’s heart, and set a broken man on the path to heal them both.

Flirting With Forever by Kendall Ryan
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No women. No sex. No hooking up. This is the oath I took in solidarity with my best friend after a particularly heinous breakup left him shattered. But lately, I’ve begun developing big, messy feelings for our best female friend who we both swore was off-limits since we were sixteen years old. Until one night after too many cocktails when we fall into bed together. I’m left with an awkward morning-after, and one of the hardest choices I’ve ever had to make. Confess how I feel, and potentially lose both of my best friends in the process, or bury my feelings and watch her move on?

Kiss The Girl by Tara Sivec
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A struggling antiques collector finds herself falling in love with a millionaire playboy; but can she ever be a part of his world? Ariel Waters is struggling to come out of her shell. Her ex-husband took away her voice and her self-confidence. When her house and her beloved antiques are taken by the bank after too many missed payments, Ariel finds herself adrift until the infuriatingly charming Eric Sailor comes to her rescue. Although she can’t stand the millionaire playboy, Eric’s kindness and unconditional support reveal hidden depths and a love that Ariel never imagined she could find. But there are outside influences who will stop at nothing to keep them apart; can Ariel and Eric weather the storm and find a way to be together?

Hard Sell by Lauren Layne
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Twenty-eight and filthy rich, Matt Cannon is the youngest broker on Wall Street. He may be a “boy wonder,” but he’s every inch a man. Ask any woman—any night. But when Matt’s latest fling makes scandalous headlines, his clients get anxious, and his bosses at Wolfe Investments level an ultimatum: keep his assets zipped, get a “real” girlfriend, and clean up his act. Only one woman can help Matt with something this hard. For PR genius Sabrina Cross, the best fixer in Manhattan, playing Matt’s steady is going to be a challenge, even if it’s just for show. They already have an explosive history, she can’t stand the cocky party boy, and worse—she can’t stop thinking about him.

Why Not Tonight by Susan Mallery
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Natalie Kaleta will do anything for the artists at her gallery, including risk life, limb and the effect of humidity on her naturally curly hair. Braving a downpour to check on reclusive Ronan Mitchell, Natalie gets stranded by a mudslide at his mountain home, where the brooding glass artist reveals his playful side, sending her inconvenient crush from under-the-radar to over-the-top. After a secret tore apart his family and made him question his sense of self, Ronan fled his hometown for Happily Inc, but the sunny small town can’t fix his damaged heart. He won’t give in to his attraction for beautiful, perpetually cheerful Natalie. She’s untouched by darkness—or so he thinks.

In His Father’s Footsteps by Danielle Steel
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In this powerful novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel tells the story of two World War II concentration camp survivors, the life they build together, and the son who faces struggles of his own as a first generation American determined to be his own person and achieve success.

One More Moment by Samantha Chase
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Julian Grayson is taking a break. Charlotte Clark is devoted to her work. When Charlotte Clark offers to pay for Julian Grayson’s coffee, the world-famous drummer assumes she wants something from him. But Charlotte has no idea who he is, and Julian can’t resist keeping up the charade—being incognito is a novelty and a relief. He’ll have to tell her…eventually. But as Charlotte cheerfully undertakes to transform his life, Julian realises there’s something about her that gives him what he hasn’t felt in years: hope.

Check out our other September book picks on our Goodreads list!

Any other releases you’re excited to read this month? Tell us in the comments below!

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