Category: Romance

Adult Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance

The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann

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Ages 18+

Joy is in love with her best friend Malcolm, but he doesn’t know it…yet. The two have been friends since college, and Joy almost lost him when he got engaged to Caroline, but then Caroline broke his heart. Currently, Malcolm is really interested in Summer, and is planning a trip with her, but asks Joy to come along so she can get to know Summer better. Summer’s ex Fox is also along for the ride. While trying to keep Fox at bay, Joy’s real plan is to finally tell Malcolm how she feels. What could go wrong?    

Adult Fiction, Romance

Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan

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Ages 18+

Sewanee Chester is a former movie star whose glory days are long behind her, but being an audiobook narrator fits into her life now, and allows her to also care for her ailing grandmother. She then travels to Las Vegas for a book convention and on her way home discovers that a powerhouse romance author wants her to record one last book for her with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest voice. However, Sewanee was burned by love and stopped narrating romance novels years ago. Ultimately, she decides to take the plunge, and work with Brock under her old romance pseudonym. She and Brock start communicating virtually, and forge a connection. Can she put her insecurities behind her and get what she really wants out of life?    

Romance, YA Fiction

Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon

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Grades 9-12

It’s winter and Atlanta is covered in snow. In fact, there are blizzard conditions outside, but that won’t stop twelve teens from helping a friend pull off the biggest apology of her life. She really messed up with her significant other, but she is determined to fix everything with the help of her friends. Whiteout is brought to us by the same powerhouse team of six authors that brought us Blackout, and it is not to be missed! 

Adult Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

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Ages 18+

The first in the London Calling series, Boyfriend Material follows Luc O’Donnell, who is the child of rock stars who have recently made a comeback, leaving Luc in the public eye. To clean up his image, he must present as being in a normal relationship. Soon he finds himself in a fake dating situation with Oliver Blackwood, who is as normal as they come. However, the two have nothing in common. As the two work on their fake relationship, they find themselves having a lot of real dating scenarios. Fun and romantic, Boyfriend Material is sure to put a smile on your face!  

Adult Fiction, Romance

Mika In Real Life by Emiko Jean

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Ages 18+

Thirty-five-year-old Mika’s life is in shambles after her recent breakup, she just got fired, and on top of that, her roommate might be a hoarder. Not only is she disappointed in herself, but so is her traditional Japanese mother. Then everything changes when she receives a phone call from Penny, the daughter she gave up for adoption 16 years ago. Penny is determined to create a relationship with her mother, and by the same token, Mika wants to be someone Penny is proud of. What starts out as a little lie becomes so much of a fabrication that Mika struggles to keep her story straight as time goes on. Can she continue the stories and keep Penny in her life or will she lose the one thing that matters most to her? 

Adult Fiction, ARC Reviews, Romance

It’s Better This Way by Debbie Macomber

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Ages 18+

It's Better This Way

Six years ago, Julia Jones’ husband cheated on her, leaving her divorced and heartbroken. Her two daughters took her side, of course, but don’t talk to their father. Now, Julia meets and fancies Heath Johnson, a handsome new resident in her building. Can she mend her broken heart and move on?

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

Adult Fiction, ARC Reviews, Romance

While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory

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Ages 18+

While We Were Dating (The Wedding Date, #6)

We follow Ben and Anna as they begin as colleagues and end as lovers in this sweet and steamy romance by Jasmine Guillory. Anna Gardiner is an up and coming actress trying to make a name for herself, and when Ben swoops in to help her in a family emergency, they become close quickly. But as with anything in Hollywood, will their romance last?  

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

Adult Fiction, ARC Reviews, Romance

Nine Lives by Danielle Steel

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Ages 18+

Nine Lives

A tragic, enthralling novel, Danielle Steel’s latest pulls at your heartstrings. Maggie’s life is full of men who like danger, starting with her father and her brother, growing up. Then she finds herself attracted to a boy in high school who is also drawn to danger. Will she ever escape them and learn to live with the loss that comes with it?

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

Adult Fiction, ARC Reviews, Romance

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

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Ages 18+

The Soulmate Equation

Jess Davis is a single mom and a statistician whose parents aren’t in her life, but that’s okay because her grandparents help her raise her 7-year-old daughter Juno. She is convinced she doesn’t have time to date – until she hears about the GeneticAlly, a DNA-based dating company – and is intrigued. However, she is a 98% match with the company’s founder, and can’t quite wrap her head around it. Is it be too good to be true? Christina Lauren does it again – I was sucked in from beginning to end.

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.