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• Chef's Kiss

  Alexander, T. J.,

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Delilah Green Doesn't Care

  Blake, Ashley Herring,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lovelight Farms

  Borison, B. K

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

• You Had Me at Hola

  Daria, Alexis

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  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

• A Rogue of One's Own

  Dunmore, Evie,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty

  Emezi, Akwaeke,

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  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.

• The Kiss Countdown

  Easton, Etta,

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• Calamity

  Fay, Constance,

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  "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.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Royal Holiday

  Guillory, Jasmine,

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Something Fabulous

  Hall, Alexis J.,

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

• Bride

  Hazelwood, Ali,

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

• Get a Life, Chloe Brown

  Hibbert, Talia

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  "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

• The Kiss Quotient

  Hoang, Helen,

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  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.

• Much Ado About Nada

  Jalaluddin, Uzma,

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  “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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indigo

  Jenkins, Beverly, 1951-

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  "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

• The Happy Ever After Playlist

  Jimenez, Abby,

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Say You'll Be Mine

  Kumar, Naina,

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Paradise Problem

  Lauren, Christina,

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

• The Matzah Ball

  Meltzer, Jean

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kiss Me, Catalina

  Oliveras, Priscilla,

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  "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…Read moreRead more of this annotation