By Lynn Painter. A cute, racy romance with a bit of heat and a lot of character. Olivia Marshall’s life had become a hot mess. Literally. A fire in her apartment building left her homeless. After she lost her job. And broke up with her boyfriend. As she wondered if things could get any worse, … More Mr. Wrong Number
By Beth O’Leary. This book is definitely one to put on your romance “must read” list. It follows Tiffy as she navigates the challenges of sharing a one-bedroom flat (and a mattress) with a stranger (Leon). He works the night shift. She has a day job. He really needs the extra cash (to help his … More The Flatshare
By Martha Waters. For Jane and Penvale, marriage comes first, then love, in this sweet, engaging Regency romance. Jane is a ward of John Bourne, owner of Trethwick Abbey. Viscount Penvale is Bourne’s nephew. Both Jane and Penvale want to live in Trethwick Abbey. And it seems the only way they can both get what … More To Swoon And To Spar
By Uzma Jalaluddin. This book wormed its way into my head and I couldn’t shake it loose. It was all about the relationship, or rather non-relationship, between fun (and snarky) Nada and handsome, grumpy, shy Baz. There was a spark there. So why did they keep each other at arm’s length? We follow them as … More Much Ado About Nada
By Katherine Center. How well do we really know the people we’re crushing on? That’s the question for Samantha (Sam) Casey when she encounters Duncan Carpenter, the weirdly cool, fun-loving, lobster pants-wearing guy she knew (and secretly adored) years ago in California. Now he’s the new principal of her primary school on Galveston Island (she’s … More What You Wish For
By TJ Alexander. Falling in love has its ups and downs. Insecurity. Elation. Certainly. Letdown. Especially when you’re being paid to be in a relationship and somewhere along the line, you fall for the person adding money to your checking account. Although the trope is very familiar, this book delivers a satisfying read with characters … More Chef’s Choice
By Katherine Center. This romance swept me off my feet. I laughed. I cried. (Totally cliché, I know.) I stayed up late reading. Because I couldn’t put this book down. It has everything I look for in a story, and it stayed with me long after I read the last page. Yes, the bodyguard (trained … More The Bodyguard
By Ali Hazelwood. There’s nothing better than a well-written, engaging romance to keep me sane while hiding indoors from the heatwaves suffocating my Texas neighborhood. And this book delivered—with likable main characters, impossible situations, mixed signals, and tender moments that carried me along (like the twisty water slides at Typhoon Texas) until the all-too-soon, very … More The Love Hypothesis
By B. B. Alston. This is truly an exciting story for elementary school readers that takes us into a world where mermaids, dwarves, yetis, and magicians coexist with humans. Navigating this world can be challenging, particularly if you are a 12-year-old girl searching for your brother here, and you have absolutely no knowledge or experience … More Amari and the Night Brothers
By Deva Fagan. Written for younger readers, this story holds its own in the world of action and adventure with orphans, magic swords, princes, villains, fantastical machines, and an unlikely heroine. Lark is a poor orphan who survives as a thief in Gallant, a world that runs on aethercraft. When she targets the Royal Museum … More Nightingale
