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CHPL Gift Guide 2024: For the Hopeless Romantic

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Chef's Kiss

Chef's Kiss

by Alexander, T. J.

Book - 2022

"Alexander accomplishes a masterful juggling act: the banter is snappy, the chemistry between Simone and Ray sings, the commentary on social media fa...Show more "Alexander accomplishes a masterful juggling act: the banter is snappy, the chemistry between Simone and Ray sings, the commentary on social media fame is poignant without ever verging on precious, and the exploration of Ray's nonbinary identity within the structure of a romantic comedy hits exactly right." -Publisher's Weekly Show less

"Alexander accomplishes a masterful juggling act: the banter is snappy, the chemistry between Simone and Ray sings, the commentary on social media fa...Show more "Alexander accomplishes a masterful juggling act: the banter is snappy, the chemistry between Simone and Ray sings, the commentary on social media fame is poignant without ever verging on precious, and the exploration of Ray's nonbinary identity within the structure of a romantic comedy hits exactly right." -Publisher's Weekly Show less

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Delilah Green Doesn't Care

Delilah Green Doesn't Care

by Blake, Ashley Herring

Book - 2022

Budding photographer Delilah returns home to photograph her estranged step-sister’s wedding, only to fall head-over-heels for her sister’s best friend. Al...Show more Budding photographer Delilah returns home to photograph her estranged step-sister’s wedding, only to fall head-over-heels for her sister’s best friend. All Delilah can think about is getting paid, and getting out of there, but when something feels off with her sister, will she stick it out? Full of pranks on a loathsome fiancé, reflection on childhoods, and (most importantly) steamy/fun lesbian romance. *swoon* -Sophie Show less

Budding photographer Delilah returns home to photograph her estranged step-sister’s wedding, only to fall head-over-heels for her sister’s best friend. Al...Show more Budding photographer Delilah returns home to photograph her estranged step-sister’s wedding, only to fall head-over-heels for her sister’s best friend. All Delilah can think about is getting paid, and getting out of there, but when something feels off with her sister, will she stick it out? Full of pranks on a loathsome fiancé, reflection on childhoods, and (most importantly) steamy/fun lesbian romance. *swoon* -Sophie Show less

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Lovelight Farms

Lovelight Farms

by Borison, B. K

eBook - 2021

Super fun holiday friends -> lovers story with a tree farm, cozy drinks, and intriguing family situations. Super fun holiday friends -> lovers story with a tree farm, cozy drinks, and intriguing family situations. Show less

Super fun holiday friends -> lovers story with a tree farm, cozy drinks, and intriguing family situations. Super fun holiday friends -> lovers story with a tree farm, cozy drinks, and intriguing family situations. Show less

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You Had Me at Hola

You Had Me at Hola

by Daria, Alexis

Book - 2020

This book fizzes with sex, betrayal, lies, and family drama — but the good news is, it comes without an actual telenovela's requisite cliffhangers and tragedies.-Kamrun Nesa, NPR This book fizzes with sex, betrayal, lies, and family drama — but the good news is, it comes without an actual telenovela's requisite cliffhangers and tragedies.-Kamrun Nesa, NPR Show less

This book fizzes with sex, betrayal, lies, and family drama — but the good news is, it comes without an actual telenovela's requisite cliffhangers and tragedies.-Kamrun Nesa, NPR This book fizzes with sex, betrayal, lies, and family drama — but the good news is, it comes without an actual telenovela's requisite cliffhangers and tragedies.-Kamrun Nesa, NPR Show less

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A Rogue of One's Own

A Rogue of One's Own

by Dunmore, Evie

Book - 2020

Political activism is one way to update and refresh the romance genre. Dunmore's strong, ambitious lead, Lady Lucie, is a suffragist intent on a plan to b...Show more Political activism is one way to update and refresh the romance genre. Dunmore's strong, ambitious lead, Lady Lucie, is a suffragist intent on a plan to bring down the Married Women’s Property Act. The struggle Lucie finds herself in between time for her political cause and time for emotional life is one that all women can relate to. Throw in a poetic rake she has known since childhood and an enemies to lovers story arc and you have a thoroughly enjoyable romance. Show less

Political activism is one way to update and refresh the romance genre. Dunmore's strong, ambitious lead, Lady Lucie, is a suffragist intent on a plan to b...Show more Political activism is one way to update and refresh the romance genre. Dunmore's strong, ambitious lead, Lady Lucie, is a suffragist intent on a plan to bring down the Married Women’s Property Act. The struggle Lucie finds herself in between time for her political cause and time for emotional life is one that all women can relate to. Throw in a poetic rake she has known since childhood and an enemies to lovers story arc and you have a thoroughly enjoyable romance. Show less

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You Made A Fool of Death With your Beauty

You Made A Fool of Death With your Beauty

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2022

An artist grieves a major loss while trying to throw herself back into the dating scene. Exotic locations, curators trying to launch her career, and lots of self reflection make this a great story about life, love, grief, and how we endure. An artist grieves a major loss while trying to throw herself back into the dating scene. Exotic locations, curators trying to launch her career, and lots of self reflection make this a great story about life, love, grief, and how we endure. Show less

An artist grieves a major loss while trying to throw herself back into the dating scene. Exotic locations, curators trying to launch her career, and lots of self reflection make this a great story about life, love, grief, and how we endure. An artist grieves a major loss while trying to throw herself back into the dating scene. Exotic locations, curators trying to launch her career, and lots of self reflection make this a great story about life, love, grief, and how we endure. Show less

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The Kiss Countdown

The Kiss Countdown

by Easton, Etta

Book - 2024

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Calamity

Calamity

by Fay, Constance

Book - 2023

"A popcorny delight that launches readers into the Uncharted Hearts series where steamy romance meets spacefaring action, the story follows Temperanc...Show more "A popcorny delight that launches readers into the Uncharted Hearts series where steamy romance meets spacefaring action, the story follows Temperance “Temper” Reed, an exiled member of a wealthy family hoping to make her own way in the galaxy. After refusing to bow to her older brother’s unsavory ways of doing business, Temper joins up with the crew of a ramshackle scouting ship, embracing the newfound camaraderie right up until her intense love affair with the captain blows up spectacularly in her face following his painful betrayal."-bibliosanctum.com Show less

"A popcorny delight that launches readers into the Uncharted Hearts series where steamy romance meets spacefaring action, the story follows Temperanc...Show more "A popcorny delight that launches readers into the Uncharted Hearts series where steamy romance meets spacefaring action, the story follows Temperance “Temper” Reed, an exiled member of a wealthy family hoping to make her own way in the galaxy. After refusing to bow to her older brother’s unsavory ways of doing business, Temper joins up with the crew of a ramshackle scouting ship, embracing the newfound camaraderie right up until her intense love affair with the captain blows up spectacularly in her face following his painful betrayal."-bibliosanctum.com Show less

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Royal Holiday

Royal Holiday

by Guillory, Jasmine

Book - 2019

"Jasmine Guillory’s romances are sure to be breezy, fun reads with lots of delicious food and characters whom you genuinely wish to befriend. I am th...Show more "Jasmine Guillory’s romances are sure to be breezy, fun reads with lots of delicious food and characters whom you genuinely wish to befriend. I am thrilled by all the ways romance is diversifying, and this one featuring a romance between characters who are a little older is a welcome addition to the holiday romance canon. Add in a holiday trip to England, and I’m positively shimmying with excitement like a jiggly Christmas pudding."-BookRiot Show less

"Jasmine Guillory’s romances are sure to be breezy, fun reads with lots of delicious food and characters whom you genuinely wish to befriend. I am th...Show more "Jasmine Guillory’s romances are sure to be breezy, fun reads with lots of delicious food and characters whom you genuinely wish to befriend. I am thrilled by all the ways romance is diversifying, and this one featuring a romance between characters who are a little older is a welcome addition to the holiday romance canon. Add in a holiday trip to England, and I’m positively shimmying with excitement like a jiggly Christmas pudding."-BookRiot Show less

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Something Fabulous

Something Fabulous

by Hall, Alexis J.

Book - 2022

"A delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who's betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured of the other."-from the publisher "A delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who's betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured of the other."-from the publisher Show less

"A delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who's betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured of the other."-from the publisher "A delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who's betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured of the other."-from the publisher Show less

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Bride

Bride

by Hazelwood, Ali

Book - 2024

Fun supernatural romance. In this world vampyres and werewolves are forming an uneasy alliance. Sookie Stackhouse meets Mercy Briggs. Fun supernatural romance. In this world vampyres and werewolves are forming an uneasy alliance. Sookie Stackhouse meets Mercy Briggs. Show less

Fun supernatural romance. In this world vampyres and werewolves are forming an uneasy alliance. Sookie Stackhouse meets Mercy Briggs. Fun supernatural romance. In this world vampyres and werewolves are forming an uneasy alliance. Sookie Stackhouse meets Mercy Briggs. Show less

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Get A Life, Chloe Brown

Get A Life, Chloe Brown

by Hibbert, Talia

Book - 2019

"Chloe is a kick-butt female character who speaks her mind and doesn’t rely on anyone – even though she suffers from a chronic illness. Her strength and humor shine throughout the novel..."-from SheReads.com "Chloe is a kick-butt female character who speaks her mind and doesn’t rely on anyone – even though she suffers from a chronic illness. Her strength and humor shine throughout the novel..."-from SheReads.com Show less

"Chloe is a kick-butt female character who speaks her mind and doesn’t rely on anyone – even though she suffers from a chronic illness. Her strength and humor shine throughout the novel..."-from SheReads.com "Chloe is a kick-butt female character who speaks her mind and doesn’t rely on anyone – even though she suffers from a chronic illness. Her strength and humor shine throughout the novel..."-from SheReads.com Show less

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The Kiss Quotient

The Kiss Quotient

by Hoang, Helen

Book - 2018

Ambitious, neuro-diverse heroine seeks some help in the dating department. This is the first in a series, but they can be read in any order. Ambitious, neuro-diverse heroine seeks some help in the dating department. This is the first in a series, but they can be read in any order. Show less

Ambitious, neuro-diverse heroine seeks some help in the dating department. This is the first in a series, but they can be read in any order. Ambitious, neuro-diverse heroine seeks some help in the dating department. This is the first in a series, but they can be read in any order. Show less

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Much Ado About Nada

Much Ado About Nada

by Jalaluddin, Uzma

Book - 2023

“Jalaluddin updates Jane Austen’s Persuasion to Toronto’s Muslim community, where software engineer Nada , still stinging from a professional disappointme...Show more “Jalaluddin updates Jane Austen’s Persuasion to Toronto’s Muslim community, where software engineer Nada , still stinging from a professional disappointment, is unexpectedly reunited with a former flame. Switching between past and present, this second-chance romance shines with humor and heart, and is perfect for anyone looking for a sweetly sexy summer read.”-LibraryReads Show less

“Jalaluddin updates Jane Austen’s Persuasion to Toronto’s Muslim community, where software engineer Nada , still stinging from a professional disappointme...Show more “Jalaluddin updates Jane Austen’s Persuasion to Toronto’s Muslim community, where software engineer Nada , still stinging from a professional disappointment, is unexpectedly reunited with a former flame. Switching between past and present, this second-chance romance shines with humor and heart, and is perfect for anyone looking for a sweetly sexy summer read.”-LibraryReads Show less

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Indigo

Indigo

by Jenkins, Beverly

eBook - 2012

"Sheltering the injured Galen Vachon, a notorious runaway known as Black Daniel, former slave Hester Wyatt learns that Galen's work with the Underground Railroad may have been sabotaged by a traitor."-Novelist "Sheltering the injured Galen Vachon, a notorious runaway known as Black Daniel, former slave Hester Wyatt learns that Galen's work with the Underground Railroad may have been sabotaged by a traitor."-Novelist Show less

"Sheltering the injured Galen Vachon, a notorious runaway known as Black Daniel, former slave Hester Wyatt learns that Galen's work with the Underground Railroad may have been sabotaged by a traitor."-Novelist "Sheltering the injured Galen Vachon, a notorious runaway known as Black Daniel, former slave Hester Wyatt learns that Galen's work with the Underground Railroad may have been sabotaged by a traitor."-Novelist Show less

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The Happy Ever After Playlist

The Happy Ever After Playlist

by Jimenez, Abby

Book - 2020

"Two years after the tragic death of her fiance, an artist begins to heal thanks to a rock star and his dog...author Jimenez has written Sloan's sto...Show more "Two years after the tragic death of her fiance, an artist begins to heal thanks to a rock star and his dog...author Jimenez has written Sloan's story with elegant, compassionate success, showcasing a romance that navigates deep grief and healing while exploring the unexpected stressors placed on a celebrity relationship. Fans of The Friend Zone will be happy to see Kristen and Josh as Sloan's main support system and will be touched by Jimenez's note in the acknowledgements about her inspiration for the book. A perfect blend of smart, heart-wrenching, and fun."-Kirkus Reviews Show less

"Two years after the tragic death of her fiance, an artist begins to heal thanks to a rock star and his dog...author Jimenez has written Sloan's sto...Show more "Two years after the tragic death of her fiance, an artist begins to heal thanks to a rock star and his dog...author Jimenez has written Sloan's story with elegant, compassionate success, showcasing a romance that navigates deep grief and healing while exploring the unexpected stressors placed on a celebrity relationship. Fans of The Friend Zone will be happy to see Kristen and Josh as Sloan's main support system and will be touched by Jimenez's note in the acknowledgements about her inspiration for the book. A perfect blend of smart, heart-wrenching, and fun."-Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Say You'll Be Mine

Say You'll Be Mine

by Kumar, Naina

Book - 2024

"An arranged meeting leads to a fake engagement leads to love for an Indian American couple...A delightful, layered book that addresses the frequent ...Show more "An arranged meeting leads to a fake engagement leads to love for an Indian American couple...A delightful, layered book that addresses the frequent disconnect between what a person does, says, thinks they want, and actually wants—as individuals and within the context of their family, work, and community. The end might be a given, but the emotional roller coaster of this journey is warm, engrossing, joyful—and nerve-wracking. Show less

"An arranged meeting leads to a fake engagement leads to love for an Indian American couple...A delightful, layered book that addresses the frequent ...Show more "An arranged meeting leads to a fake engagement leads to love for an Indian American couple...A delightful, layered book that addresses the frequent disconnect between what a person does, says, thinks they want, and actually wants—as individuals and within the context of their family, work, and community. The end might be a given, but the emotional roller coaster of this journey is warm, engrossing, joyful—and nerve-wracking. Show less

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The Paradise Problem

The Paradise Problem

by Lauren, Christina

Book - 2024

A marriage of convenience meets Succession meets tropical islands. A perfect rom com to read at the beach. A marriage of convenience meets Succession meets tropical islands. A perfect rom com to read at the beach. Show less

A marriage of convenience meets Succession meets tropical islands. A perfect rom com to read at the beach. A marriage of convenience meets Succession meets tropical islands. A perfect rom com to read at the beach. Show less

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The Matzah Ball

The Matzah Ball

by Meltzer, Jean

Book - 2021

"Hiding her career as the bestselling author of Christmas romance novels from her family, chronically ill Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, a "nice J...Show more "Hiding her career as the bestselling author of Christmas romance novels from her family, chronically ill Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, a "nice Jewish girl," needing inspiration for her Hanukkah romance, must attend a high-end Jewish music celebration but her summer camp arch enemy stands in her way."-Publisher's Weekly Show less

"Hiding her career as the bestselling author of Christmas romance novels from her family, chronically ill Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, a "nice J...Show more "Hiding her career as the bestselling author of Christmas romance novels from her family, chronically ill Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, a "nice Jewish girl," needing inspiration for her Hanukkah romance, must attend a high-end Jewish music celebration but her summer camp arch enemy stands in her way."-Publisher's Weekly Show less

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Kiss Me, Catalina

Kiss Me, Catalina

by Oliveras, Priscilla

Book - 2022

"Oliveras shines in this powerful sequel to West Side Love Story and loose riff on Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate...Oliveras makes the couple's explosiv...Show more "Oliveras shines in this powerful sequel to West Side Love Story and loose riff on Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate...Oliveras makes the couple's explosive chemistry palpable and she has a sure hand with the complex family dynamics. Meanwhile, an apparent betrayal and the unexpected return of someone from Catalina's past provide ample third act drama. This multilayered tale is impossible to resist."-Publisher's Weekly Show less

"Oliveras shines in this powerful sequel to West Side Love Story and loose riff on Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate...Oliveras makes the couple's explosiv...Show more "Oliveras shines in this powerful sequel to West Side Love Story and loose riff on Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate...Oliveras makes the couple's explosive chemistry palpable and she has a sure hand with the complex family dynamics. Meanwhile, an apparent betrayal and the unexpected return of someone from Catalina's past provide ample third act drama. This multilayered tale is impossible to resist."-Publisher's Weekly Show less

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Slow Dance

Slow Dance

by Rowell, Rainbow

Book - 2024

This book hit all the feels, second chance romance, best friends in high school, misunderstood feelings, not realizing your first love is the real deal. This book hit all the feels, second chance romance, best friends in high school, misunderstood feelings, not realizing your first love is the real deal. Show less

This book hit all the feels, second chance romance, best friends in high school, misunderstood feelings, not realizing your first love is the real deal. This book hit all the feels, second chance romance, best friends in high school, misunderstood feelings, not realizing your first love is the real deal. Show less

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Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

by Soto, Julie

Book - 2023

"Still not over their messy breakup from two years prior, an optimistic wedding planner and a grumpy, brooding florist find themselves paired up on a celebrity event that could make or break both their careers."-Novelist "Still not over their messy breakup from two years prior, an optimistic wedding planner and a grumpy, brooding florist find themselves paired up on a celebrity event that could make or break both their careers."-Novelist Show less

"Still not over their messy breakup from two years prior, an optimistic wedding planner and a grumpy, brooding florist find themselves paired up on a celebrity event that could make or break both their careers."-Novelist "Still not over their messy breakup from two years prior, an optimistic wedding planner and a grumpy, brooding florist find themselves paired up on a celebrity event that could make or break both their careers."-Novelist Show less

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To Have and to Hoax

To Have and to Hoax

by Waters, Martha

Book - 2020

Witty, fun, and smart, Lady Diana is the epitome of strong heroine who knows her mind...or does she? This enemies/friends to lovers romance is a must read romp for fans of Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas. Witty, fun, and smart, Lady Diana is the epitome of strong heroine who knows her mind...or does she? This enemies/friends to lovers romance is a must read romp for fans of Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas. Show less

Witty, fun, and smart, Lady Diana is the epitome of strong heroine who knows her mind...or does she? This enemies/friends to lovers romance is a must read romp for fans of Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas. Witty, fun, and smart, Lady Diana is the epitome of strong heroine who knows her mind...or does she? This enemies/friends to lovers romance is a must read romp for fans of Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas. Show less

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