Hi, Virginia! Welcome back! What have you been up to since we last spoke two years ago for the release of All’s Fair in Love and War?

Lots of writing and lots of travelling. Since we last spoke, Look Before Your Leap, the 2^nd of my Miss Prentice’s Protégées, has been released, the 3^rd is about to hit bookshelves and I’ve even finished writing the 4^th. However, you’ll have to wait until Summer 2027 for that final book in the series to be published. In between that, I’ve visited India, Japan and Egypt, which were three big destinations on my bucket list and all three were amazing. I also got to be both mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom as both my kids decided to have weddings within a year of each other. So life has been really busy, but in a good way.

Your latest novel, Pride Comes Before a Fall, is out now! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

Funny, sexy, thought provoking, romantic.

What can readers expect?

An independent, outspoken, reforming heroine, who has never needed a man to complete her, finds herself falling for one of the patriarchy she’s supposed to be smashing—a duke with dimples who isn’t at all what she expects an entitled duke to be!

Where did the inspiration for Pride Comes Before a Fall come from?

I suppose it grew out of the initial mention of Portia Kendall in the first book of the series All’s Fair in Love and War. When I first introduced the four childhood friends who would each become the heroine of their own standalone love story, I wanted each one to be different. Georgie was the lonely one who needed a found family, Lottie was the tomboy, Kitty was the daydreamer and Portia was the most intelligent one who had quite forthright political opinions. Especially when it came to the class struggle and lack of equality rife during the Regency where the series is set. By the time Look Before You Leap was finished, it became obvious that Portia didn’t only want change, she wanted a complete political revolution. So much so, she’s prepared to risk her freedom and her future by anonymously writing pithy columns calling for reform for an underground, illegal newspaper considered (at that time) seditious. When it came to writing Pride Comes Before a Fall, I figured if she staunchly supported the abolition of the aristocracy because she thought that they were all entitled, pompous, obsolete and out of touch, then I should force her to cross paths with someone who flipped some of those set in stone principles on their head. Hence I created Leo, the most lovable and unconventional duke of his age. A powerful man capable of completely destroying her once he discovers her dark secret. Except he does entirely the opposite…

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

As a former Head of History at a school here in the UK, I really enjoyed weaving some of the issues of the time into this story. But as a hopeless romantic who writes Romcoms now for a living, I adored leaning into the ridiculousness of some of the situations my leads got themselves tangled in. Then there is the fact that the heroine is a writer, like me, so it was fun to put some of my own processes onto the page disguised as hers. I also particularly loved creating some endearing and eccentric side characters, which is something I’m known for. Aside from Leo’s troublesome sisters, magnificently meddling mother, the hero’s faithful hounds Captain Barkington and Inspector Snifferson, and the heroine’s hopelessly romantic, daydreaming, disaster-prone friend Kitty (who is the star of next year’s final Miss P book Practice Makes Perfect), the nominee for Best Supporting Actor is very definitely M’Lady Whiskers. She is the hero’s evil and disdainful white Persian cat who will only tolerate him and only very occasionally!

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

Oh my goodness! Some books fly out of your fingers and pretty much write themselves, and some become the uncompliant bane of your existence. This book was very much the latter and was almost the death of me! It was, without a doubt, the hardest book I have ever written. And with the benefit of hindsight, I now completely understand why. Not that I realised that during the months I sat banging my head against my desk wondering why the story just wouldn’t work. Especially as I had a loose plan for this one and a brilliant ending all ready. Something that I never usually do because I cannot plot. I watch the story live like a film in my head and write down everything I see and hear. Weird I know, but it works for me. However, try as I might, by the time I reached the middle of the book, I just couldn’t make the plot work to get to that brilliant ending. I wrote and deleted. Wrote and deleted. Deleted, rejigged and deleted again, and all I seemed to do was tie myself and my characters up in more knots.

Then, as I so often do during a bout of writing-induced insomnia, I had an epiphany. My brilliant ending wasn’t the ending at all. It was the plot twist in the middle! Once I figured that out and abandoned the rest of the planned plot, a new film started in my head and everything fell into place. And the best thing is that I am so proud of the story it became. It is, without a doubt, one of the best books I have ever written. The early reviews of it have also been fantastic, which is such a relief after all the trouble Pride Comes Before a Fall gave me. It also goes to prove the old adage: Easy reading is HARD writing.

What’s the best and worst writing advice you’ve received?

The best is to just write, even if you’re stuck and not feeling it, because you’ll get there in the end. The worst, as Pride Comes Before a Fall is proof, was to plot out the story thoroughly before you start writing it. That, I can assure you after this book, is something I will NEVER be doing again!

Looking back, what’s one piece of wisdom you wished you knew when you were starting out?

That this writing malarky is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes dedication, discipline and a lot of work to make a career out of it, so pace yourself. Newsflash, I didn’t and often burned myself out creatively.

What’s next for you?

I’m simultaneously trying my hand at writing a contemporary romcom and a witchy, accidentally time-travelling romcom at the same time, so hopefully you’ll see those on a bookshelf soon. And, of course, I’ve still got all the edits and stuff to do on the final standalone story in the Miss Prentice series, so I’m not done with Regency romcoms yet either.

Lastly, what books are you looking forward to picking up? Any you’ve read so far this year that you’ve enjoyed?

Bizarrely, for a city girl from London, I went through a big cowboy romance phase earlier this year. My favourite of all of them was Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage, so obviously I devoured the rest of that series. I also really enjoyed Fan Girl Down by Tessa Bailey and Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn. I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on The Love Stunt by Lulu Morris because I loved her debut The Dating Pact. What’s not to love about a sunny plus-sized heroine, a jaded movie star and a fake relationship romance?

Will you be picking up Pride Comes Before a Fall? Tell us in the comments below!

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About Look Before You Leap (out June 24th 2025): In this hilarious second installment of a Regency romance series, a single lord is forced to settle down…and when a houseparty brings a happy-go-lucky lady’s companion his way, his grumpy heart is unexpectedly warmed.

I’m a sucker for an old Hollywood musical.

I also might have used the odd one as book inspiration too. That all started way back in the earliest stages of my writing career when Seven Brides for Seven Brothers heavily influenced my first ever series—The Wild Warriners way back in 2017. There’s a distinct flavor of My Fair Lady in Never Fall For Your Fiancée, which was my first release with St Martin’s Press in 2021 and last year, All’s Fair in Love and War (the 1^st of my new Miss Prentice’s Protégées series) had undeniable Sound of Music vibes. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise to hear that my latest release, Look Before You Leap, was born out of my intense love for Doris Day’s iconic portrayal of Calamity Jane.

Frankly, throwing Calamity Jane into the upright, uptight and very proper world of Regency England, with all its etiquette rules and suffocating restrictions, was just too tempting an idea not to pursue. It’s also ripe with endless possibilities for what I call Romcom shenanigans. Those perfect situations and circumstances where you can create funny chaos to make your readers chuckle.

And what’s not to like about a heroine who climbs a tree better than she embroiders? Who prefers billiards with the boys to blending into the woodwork like a proper servant should and cannot seem to curb the desire to gallop astride a horse in breeches whenever an opportunity arises?  Lottie Travers was an absolute joy to write because, as the title suggests, she also has a reckless tendency to look before she leaps and prefers to put of worrying about the consequences of her actions until tomorrow. I love her sunny seize-the-day-and-grab-it-by-the-horns mentality—even if it does get her into constant trouble. Especially when she is expected to maintain the highest levels of decorum and behavior as a lady’s companion to the crochety, aristocratic and impossible to please doyenne of polite society Lady Frinton.

Lottie hits the poor hero like a wrecking ball from the first time they meet and knocks the wind out of his sails—both figuratively and literally from the outset. I won’t spoil their not-so-cute meetcute by telling you all about it here, except to say that it involves a stolen stallion, a tempestuous Arabian, a mad gallop across Hyde Park at dawn and a whip!

Grumpy, staid, semi-reclusive and burned-by-love viscount Guy has never met anyone like her and when fate throws them together again a few weeks later when Lottie turns up at his house with his aunt, as the old adage says, opposites really do attract. With whopping clanking bells on! The crackling chemistry between them is instant even if their unlikely romance isn’t.

And, because I am basically quite an evil author when it concerns my lead characters, I figured what better way to torture a man who avoids both romantic entanglements and society like the plague than to fling him headfirst into a situation he would absolutely hate? Give him a meddling, matchmaking mother desperate for grandchildren, toss in her incorrigible battle-axe of a sister and her unlikely whip-wielding companion that he cannot stop thinking about, then throw him a surprise 30^th birthday house party that lasts for 5 whole days. A house party filled with an annoying gaggle of desperate husband-hunting debutantes who are all utterly determined to be his wife. Debutantes who are not averse to stooping to all sorts of antics to catch his eye—or catch him in a compromising position.

You’ll have to read Look Before You Leap to find out if my ray of sunshine heroine and angry, storm cloud hero manage to outwit all those debutantes to find their happily ever after together. But I can promise you plenty of Romcom shenanigans, plenty of heat and one of the best last lines that I think I have ever written.

And don’t worry if you haven’t read the 1^st book in my Miss Prentice’s Protégées series yet as this story, like all of my stories, can be read as a standalone. It’s also simultaneously release in paperback, eBook and audio book formats on the 24^th June, so however you like to consume your books, we’ve got you covered!

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Hi, Virginia! Welcome back! How have the past three years been since we last spoke?

The last three years have been marvellous! My entire Merriwell Sisters series has been published and has been very well received by readers. It so cool finding myself on the shelves of every major bookshop in the US!

Your latest novel, All’s Fair in Love and War, is out May 28^th! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

[A] Funny, flirty, Bridgertoneqsque Regency Romp

What can readers expect?

A Sound of Music meets Pride and Prejudice enemies to lovers story involving a bohemian governess, a stickler for the rules former naval captain, his three unruly nieces and nephews and their giant mad dog,

Where did the inspiration for All’s Fair in Love and War come from?

I’m never quite sure where my ideas come from because they seem to just canter over the horizon towards me out of the blue. However, I suspect my many years of teaching teenagers history in a London school and my lifelong love affair with Mr Darcy have a great deal to do with the inspiration for All’s Fair. The hero has definite Mr Darcy vibes and there is a version of Colin Firth’s iconic wet shirt scene in the book and the heroine teaches her charges an awful lot like I used to—using her humour and storytelling abilities to engage them rather than trying to rule her classroom by fear. And, of course, when it comes to dealing with children, they are reliably unpredictable and entertaining. Those experiences definitely inspired some of the scenes in this story too.

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

I tend to fall head over heels with my hero and heroine in every book I write, but I often find that there is great fun to be had with the side characters too. In All’s Fair in Love and War, my absolute favourite character to write was the giant, untrainable family diva-dog Norbert. As a dog oner myself, I know for a fact that every canine has its own distinctive personality and Norbert, it turned out, liked to create chaos wherever possible.

All’s Fair in Love and War is only the start of Miss Prentice’s Protegees series. Can you give us a little tease as to what may come next?

The series is based around four friends who all meet at Miss Prentice’s School for Young Ladies where they are training to be governesses and ladies companions. The teaching ethos of their mentor, Miss Prentice, is the Four Ds—duty, decorum, discretion and diligence—and each of the friends struggles with one of those edicts. Being brought up by a strict militarian stepfather, Georgie chafes against uncompromising duty in the first book All’s Fair in Love and War. For wild tomboy Lottie, in the 2nd instalment Look Before You Leap, decorum is her nemesis. She’s Calamity Jane in the strict confines of Regency society and it’s a grumpy sunshine story as the hero has withdrawn from the world. Portia, the heroine in book three, is a social campaigner and the sort of political radical who believes in votes for women, so she is destined to be a lousy social secretary for a respected duke who has hired her and cares too much for his family’s reputation. And then book four will focus on the daydreaming Kitty who struggles with being diligent in anything because her mind constantly wanders to the stories she makes up in her head. There might be a bit of me in her too in that respect!

What do you love about writing within the romance genre?

I adore a HEA and that is the crux of a good romance. No matter what trials and tribulations you fling at your characters, and I like to throw everything including the kitchen sink at mine, you know when you pick up the book that they will get there in the end. The world is too depressing a place sometimes for misery lit, so, as my social media bio says, I am an unashamed purveyor of happily ever afters.

With you debut having published eight years ago, what are some of the key lessons you’ve learned as writer?

That being an author, while it’s the best job in the world when it is going right, is also hard work sometimes. I have never been able to plot so I frequently write myself into a corner or take the wrong path, and then have to do a complete about turn, delete huge chunks and fix things. I’ve also learned that the imposter syndrome I had when my debut was published only gets worse over time. With each book I am convinced that this will be the one where I get found out and my complete lack of talent will be exposed and my writing career will grind to a shuddering halt—but I’ve learned to embrace it. I figure its just my odd brain constantly pushing me to be better but it takes a special sort of tenacious masochist to do that day after day, week after week and year after year. Writing is a solitary profession where you tend to live in your own head for huge swathes of time but one of the greatest joys in it is the supportiveness of the writing community. Nobody gets a writer like another writer and the biggest lesson I have learned since I started is to surround yourself with people who will lift you when you’ve lost the plot and cheer you on tirelessly when you’ve found it.

What’s next for you?

Obviously three more Miss Prentice’s Protegees for St Martin’s Press which will keep me busy till 2026. I’m also squeezing a contemporary romcom into the mix because I’ve  had this nagging idea buzzing around my head for a year now and it has to come out! Hopefully, someone will publish it once its finished, so watch this space!

Lastly, are there any book releases that you’re looking forward to picking up this year?

I’m a huge Ali Hazelwood fan so I can’t wait for Not in Love to come out in June. I’m also itching to read Amalie Howard’s The Worst Duke in London which releases in September.

You can find Virginia on Instagram, Facebook, and at her website.

Will you be picking up All’s Fair in Love and War? 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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We chat with author Virginia Heath about her new novel Never Fall for Your Fiancée, along with writing, 2021, book recommendations, and more!

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

I used to be a History teacher but gave that up once I got my 1^st publishing contract in 2015. Never Fall for Your Fiancée is, unbelievably, my 21st published book. I live in London with my long-suffering husband Mr H. I have a fully grown daughter and a son who have both flown the nest, a spoiled, diva dog called Trevor who adores me and posts his diary in my Facebook group every Tuesday. I also have a grumpy old cat called Steve who bullies poor Trevor and hates me more than life itself. I have absolutely no idea why he loathes me so, except to say he’s never been one for people and only tolerates them because they feed him. Oh yes—and I write Romcoms set during the Regency.

As the year draws to a close, how has 2021 been for you?

Busy! I am in the very fortunate position of having two publishers, so that’s a lot of deadlines to juggle— but I love it. In 2021 so far I’ve published my entire Talk of the Beau Monde trilogy and I’m beyond excited to finally share Never Fall for Your Fiancée with the world. I’ve been busy writing the second in that series for St Martins Press as well as two to other books ready for 2022. In this game, you are always working way ahead, so the books I wrote last year come out this year and by the time they hit the shelves I have to reread them because I’ve written so many more stories I’ve forgotten what happens in them!

When did you first discover your love for writing?

School, I suppose. From a young age I always had a talent for it—both academic and creative. The creative side was always my favourite and something I continued to dabble in once I graduated but I hid that side of me for years. I come from a working class, blue collar family, so the idea of making a living out of words was an alien concept to both my parents and everyone else in my circle. I remember mentioning I wanted to write a book one day as a teenager around the Christmas dinner table and everybody laughed. Girls like me didn’t write books, they said, but because I was clever I could probably work in an office rather than do something manual. Because I knew no better, I believed that for years, worked in an office and hated it. I was 30 when I finally got my degree and became a teacher, which was my back-up dream and still considered way out of my reach, and in my 40s when I dared to follow my real dream of writing. I’m sooooo glad I did! I have the best job in the world.

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!

• First book I remember reading- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
• The one that made me want to become an author- Montana Sky by Nora Roberts
• The one I can’t stop thinking about- whichever one I am currently writing!

Your new novel, Never Fall for Your Fiancée, is out November 9^th 2021! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

A raucous, romantic, Regency romp!

What can readers expect?

A  Romcom cross between My Fair Lady and The Importance of Being Earnest, Bridget Jones in a corset with some of the farcical aspects of TV’s Frasier tossed into the mix.

Where did the inspiration for Never Fall for Your Fiancée come from?

My love of Oscar Wilde and Hollywood musicals- sad but true. I adore Wilde’s witty prose and have since we were forced to study The Importance of Being Earnest in school. The flawed but endearing characters he creates are brilliant, so in homage, my hero Hugh is a lovable rogue a bit like Earnest, and his match-making mother has elements of Lady Bracknell about her. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched My Fair Lady, and Eliza Doolittle’s journey from the gutter to the highest echelons of society certainly formed part of the inspiration for Minerva Merriwell my heroine.

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

Procrastination and imposter syndrome are my biggest challenges as a writer, the same as I suspect they are for most writers. When you work at home, making up stories in your head, staring at a blank page can be very distracting. Before I know it, I’ve accidentally opened my emails or my social media and lose an hour. Tea is another great distraction—both the making of it and the drinking it. I write, on average, 2K words a day and that has to be fuelled with at least 8 cups of English Breakfast. Never Fall for Your Fiancée took four and half months to write, so that’s a whopping 1008 teabreaks in total!

In every book, usually when I hit the 25K words point, I have the obligatory Crisis of Confidence (or COC as its been abbreviated to). This book is a turkey, I cannot write. I’ve never been able to write and this is the book where I get found out… Yada yada. Then I allow that to define me for at least a week before I give myself a kick up the backside, make myself a fortifying cup of tea and forge on. It’s a vicious circle but part of my process. One I’ve learned to cope with—after a fashion.

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

I’m all about the characters, and Never Fall for Your Fiancée is packed full of them. I am not a plotter. I see and hear the story live as I type like a film in my head, so usually, the main characters appear fully formed from the first page and others canter over the horizon unexpectedly as the story progresses. Some of the side characters in this book were an absolute joy to write. Payne, the hero’s irascible and ever-so-slightly insubordinate butler has some of the best lines and my favourite scene involves a Regency method actress, a pianoforte and a whole bottle of sherry. Every time I read that scene I laugh out loud and I wrote it!

Never Fall for Your Fiancée is only the start of The Merriwell Sisters series. Can you give us a little tease as to what may come next?

Never Rescue a Rogue is written and is the middle sister Diana Merriwell’s story. In the first book is an acerbic, naturally suspicious wannabe journalist who isn’t taken seriously in 1825 because she’s a woman. There was an instant frenemies vibe between her and the hero’s irreverent best friend Giles which just begged exploring further, so I did. I won’t say too much except to say that both of them have secrets, there are some shenanigans, some high dudgeon, some rattling skeletons, the most unlikely butler the ton has ever seen, more farce and lots and lots of biscuits.

What’s the best and the worst writing advice you have received?

Just write the book! is the best piece of advice, as if you listened to all the craft books, blogs and workshops out there which tell you how do it you’d never write a thing. The worst was that girls like me don’t write books because it turns out they do!

What’s next for you?

I need to write the final installment of my Merriwell Sisters trilogy and after that, the second book in my upcoming 2022 A Very Village Scandal series. Then who knows where the muse will take me next. To be honest, I never quite know what I’m going to be writing from page to page, so asking me what I’ll be writing next week is a big ask. All I do know with any certainty is I have deadlines. Lots and lots of deadlines.

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

Fiction—When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare, Ten Things I love About You by Julia Quinn, The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St George, The School For Heiresses series by Sabrina Jeffries and Bring Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. Non-fiction—The Moon’s a Balloon by David Niven.

You can find Virginia on Facebook and Instagram, as well as at her website.

Will you be picking up Never Fall for Your Fiancée? Tell us in the comments below!

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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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With half of 2021 almost behind us, it’s now time to start looking towards the next six months, and more importantly, the new books releasing between July and December 2021! Your to-buy lists are about to become even longer as it’s packed with books you’ll want to have your hands on ASAP from debut authors, as well as releases from some favourites, including Elizabeth Lim, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Samantha Downing, Anthony Ryan, TJ Klune, and so many more!

Read on to discover a few of our picks and be sure to tell us in the comments if you are looking forward to any of them too, plus stay tuned for our genre specific round-ups!

JULY 2021

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
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A fast-paced, thrilling horror novel that follows a group of heroines to die for, from the brilliant New York Times bestselling author of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.

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. 

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
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Mulan meets The Song of Achilles in Shelley Parker-Chan’s She Who Became the Sun, a bold, queer, and lyrical reimagining of the rise of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty from an amazing new voice in literary fantasy.

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
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A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse… Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.

The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
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The New York Times bestselling author of the The Book of Lost Names returns with an evocative coming-of-age World War II story about a young woman who uses her knowledge of the wilderness to help Jewish refugees escape the Nazis—until a secret from her past threatens everything.

These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
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From New York Times best-selling author Lexi Ryan, Cruel Prince meets A Court of Thorns and Roses in this sexy, action-packed fantasy about a girl who is caught between two treacherous faerie courts and their dangerously seductive princes.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
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In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers’s delightful new Monk & Robot series gives us hope for the future.

For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing
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USA Today bestselling author Samantha Downing is back with her latest sneaky thriller set at a prestigious private school—complete with interfering parents, overeager students, and one teacher who just wants to teach them all a lesson…

AUGUST 2021

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
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Courtney Gould’s thrilling debut The Dead and the Dark is about the things that lurk in dark corners, the parts of you that can’t remain hidden, and about finding home in places―and people―you didn’t expect.

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier
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A sweet, queer teen romance perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Check, Please!

The Pariah by Anthony Ryan
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The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
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From the author of the beloved national bestseller Migrations, a #1 IndieNext pick, a gorgeous and pulse-pounding new novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands.

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.

Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a “delicious, twisted treat for lovers of noir” about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find.

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
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The Hating Game meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this irresistible romance starring a Mexican American teen who discovers love and profound truths about the universe when she spends her summer on a road trip across the country.

The Desert Prince by Peter V. Brett
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A brand-new epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett

SEPTEMBER 2021

Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead.

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
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Beautiful World, Where Are You is a new novel by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of Normal People and Conversations With Friends.

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.

Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune
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A Man Called Ove meets The Good Place in Under the Whispering Door, a delightful queer love story from TJ Klune, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
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Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.

Nice Girls by Catherine Dang
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A pulse-pounding and deviously dark debut, written with the psychological acuity and emotional punch of Luckiest Girl Alive and All the Missing Girls, that explores the hungry, angry, dark side of girlhood and dares to ask what is most dangerous to a woman: showing the world what it wants to see, or who she really is?

Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
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From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a gloriously entertaining novel of heists, shakedowns, and rip-offs set in Harlem in the 1960s.

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes Empire of the Vampire, the first illustrated volume of an astonishing new dark fantasy saga.

OCTOBER 2021

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.

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.

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
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USA Today bestselling author Alix E. Harrow’s A Spindle Splintered brings her patented charm to a new version of a classic story.

The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski
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From award-winning author Tara Laskowski, The Mother Next Door is an atmospheric novel of domestic suspense in which the strive for perfection ends in murder…

Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
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Cassandra Khaw’s Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a gorgeously creepy haunted house tale, steeped in Japanese folklore and full of devastating twists.

City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn
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As darkness closes in on the city of shattered light, an heiress and an outlaw must decide whether to fend for themselves or fight for each other.

Grave Reservations by Cherie Priest
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A psychic travel agent and a Seattle PD detective solve a murder in this quirky mystery in the vein of Lisa Lutz’s The Spellman Files and Charlaine Harris’s Aurora Teagarden series.

Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling rom-com by Lana Harper.

NOVEMBER 2021

Her Name is Knight by Yasmin Angoe
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A smash debut novel from rising star Yasmin Angoe, Her Name Is Knight features an elite assassin heroine on a mission to topple a human trafficking ring and avenge her family.

Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
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From africanfuturist luminary Okorafor comes a new science fiction novel of intense action and thoughtful rumination on biotechnology, destiny, and humanity in a near-future Nigeria.

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
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Red White & Royal Blue meets Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell in debut author Freya Marske’s A Marvellous Light, featuring an Edwardian England full of magic, contracts, and conspiracies.

All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman
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The blockbuster co-writing debut of Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman, All of Us Villains begins a dark tale of ambition and magick…

You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith
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When a huge snowstorm hits, Adam and Whitney suddenly find themselves trapped inside the arcade. Cut off from their families, their worlds, and their responsibilities, the tension between them seems to melt away, leaving something else in its place. But what happens when the storm stops?

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.

Blue-Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu
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From the award-winning author of Marriage of a Thousand Lies comes a brilliantly written, globe-spanning novel about identity, faith, family, and sexuality.

Everything We Didn’t Say by Nicole Baart
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From the author of Little Broken Things, a “race-to-the-finish family drama” (People) following a mother who must confront the dark summer that changed her life forever in order to reclaim the daughter she left behind.

DECEMBER 2021

If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich
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Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich’s “If This Gets Out is an absolute showstopper! Equal parts edgy and adorable, this bright, joyful book has everything I look for in a queer YA romance.” ―Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us

A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
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The New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep weaves a richly atmospheric adult debut following three residents of a secluded, seemingly peaceful commune as they investigate the disappearances of two outsiders.

The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska
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The Wicked Deep meets House of Salt and Sorrows in this new standalone YA fantasy set in a snow-cloaked kingdom where witches are burned, and two enchantresses secretly compete for the heart of a prince, only to discover that they might be falling for each other.

Absynthe by Brendan Bellecourt
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In his sci-fi debut, Bellecourt explores an alternate roaring 20s where a shell-shocked soldier must uncover latent telepathic abilities to save himself and the people around him.

Safecracker by Ryan Wick
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In this wicked debut, safecracker Michael Maven must pull off the most dangerous theft of his long career–or his friends and family will be killed.

Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in the New York Times bestselling rom-com What If It’s Us.

Smile and Look Pretty by Amanda Pellegrino
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A whip-smart, piercing debut novel, Smile and Look Pretty follows four assistants who band together to take on their toxic office environments in the ultimate comeuppance.

I Know Your Secret by Daphne Benedis-Grab
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One of Us is Lying meets Pretty Little Liars for middle-grade readers.

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