We may be heading into fall, but our TBR piles are heating up!
Let Romance *Spark* Your Book Club Discussions This Fall:
Dreamland: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream—and whether it’s possible to leave the past behind.
In the course of a single unforgettable week, two young people will navigate the exhilarating heights and heartbreak of first love. Hundreds of miles away, Beverly will put her love for her young son to the test. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.
Available September 20th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Man I Never Met: A Novel by Elle Cook
Is it possible to love someone you’ve never met? A young woman finds out in this sweeping will-they-or-won’t-they love story that begins with a chance wrong number dial . . .
“A total delight . . . achingly romantic, full of suspense, and a beautiful cast of characters.”—Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
“Heartfelt, deeply moving, and so wonderfully romantic . . . This is the book everyone needs to curl up with.”—Jenny Ashcroft, author of Meet Me in Bombay
Available November 22nd in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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With Love from Wish & Co.: A Novel by Minnie Darke
A heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give—and give up—in the name of love, from the author of Star-Crossed and The Lost Love Song.
“Written with her signature wit and charm and featuring characters that will both delight and enrage readers, Darke’s With Love from Wish & Co. is, at its heart, a novel about the gift of being seen.”—Booklist
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From Enemies to Lovers and Friends to Lovers to Fake Dating and Forced Proximity—find your next swoon-worthy Romance read by trope.
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Forced Proximity:
Drunk on Love: A Novel by Jasmine Guillory
An intoxicating and sparkling new romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Set against a lush backdrop of Napa Valley wine country, nothing goes to your head as fast as a taste of love—even if it means changing all your plans.
“Suffused with tenderness and delight, this is Guillory’s best book yet.”—Booklist, starred review
Available September 20th in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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When In Rome: A Novel by Sarah Adams
Opposites certainly attract for the stranded pop star and small-town baker in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.
“This modern take on the Hepburn classic Roman Holiday is a quick, fun, slow-burn rom-com.”—Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend Zone
“My Audrey Hepburn–loving heart is so happy! When in Rome is a delectable romance, sweet and satisfying as a slice of warm apple pie.”—Chloe Liese, author of the Bergman Brothers series
Available September 20th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Second-Chance Romance:
The Fixer Upper: A Novel by Lauren Forsythe
In this funny and sharp romantic comedy, a woman with a knack for turning her boyfriends’ lives around starts a professional service to help wrangle men, only to be unexpectedly matched with an old flame.
“Sweet and deftly plotted, The Fixer Upper will have you rooting for Aly to not just get the guy, but to get it all.”—USA Today
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Aphrodite and the Duke: A Novel by J.J. McAvoy
Second chances are even sweeter . . .
Aphrodite is determined to ignore one man in particular: Evander Eagleman, the Duke of Everely, the man who devastated her all those years ago. Yet why does her guileless heart still flutter at the sight of him?
Evander Eagleman lost his chance for true love, but now that he is an unattached widower, he is determined to win back Aphrodite’s trust—and her hand in marriage.
But just as the couple make strides to mend old wounds, Evander’s true reason for rejecting Aphrodite threatens their coveted future . . . and even their lives.But just as the couple make strides to mend old wounds, Evander’s true reason for rejecting Aphrodite threatens their coveted future . . . and even their lives.
“Bridgertonlovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.”—New York Timesbestselling author Sarah MacLean
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Enemies to Lovers:
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe: A Novel by Jenny Bayliss
A city bookshop owner heads to the English countryside for a holiday reunion—only to face her childhood enemy.
Torn between her working-class upbringing and her classmates’ extravagant lifestyles at the posh private school she attended on scholarship, Nory has finally figured out how to keep both at equal distance. So when the whole gang arrives for a wedding at the castle near their old school, Nory must prepare herself for an emotionally complicated few days.
The reunion brings back fond memories, but also requires Nory to dodge an ill-advised former fling. When she falls quite literally into the arms of Isaac, the attraction between them is undeniable. And as Nory spends more time with Isaac during the wedding festivities, she finds herself falling hard for the boy she used to consider an enemy . . .
Available September 27th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Accidental Pinup: A Novel by Danielle Jackson
Rival photographers are forced to collaborate on a body-positive lingerie campaign, but they might have to readjust their focus when sparks fly.
“Reading Danielle Jackson’s debut is like finding the perfect bra and falling in love at the same time—rare, delightful, and unforgettable . . . Chemistry, humor, and joy are wrapped in sheer fabric and lace in this luscious debut.”—Denise Williams, author of The Fastest Way to Fall
“Readers won’t be able to put this sexy rom-com down.”—PopSugar
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Friends to Lovers:
Something to Talk About: A Novel by Meryl Wilsner
A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance.
“A fresh and fun romance, featuring two witty, intelligent women coming to terms with both their careers and their growing attraction to each other in a glittering Hollywood setting. Meryl Wilsner is a great new voice, whose perspective is both extremely welcome and desperately needed.”—Jen Deluca, author of Well Met
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Lease on Love: A Novel by Falon Ballard
Sadie wasn’t looking for love until it landed on her doorstep.
“The romantic beats and the slow-burning attraction between [Sadie and Jack] are things to savor.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A hopeful, heartwarming debut. With a relatable disaster of a protagonist and an adorably nerdy hero, this opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance is a true delight.”—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author ofThe Ex Talk
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Fake Dating:
The Decoy Girlfriend: A Novel by Lillie Vale
A laugh-out-loud funny and whip-smart romantic comedy from the author of The Shaadi Set-Up, about a young woman who takes the place of her celebrity doppelgänger, and must fake-date the actress’s sexy costar boyfriend.
“The irresistible fake-dating romcom of my heart—an absolute must read!”—Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis
“A contemporary Hollywood spin on The Prince and the Pauper . . . Vale manages to add some fun new layers to the fake dating trope and delivers plenty of celebrity drama. Rom-com fans will find much to enjoy.”—Publishers Weekly
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How to Fake it in Hollywood: A Novel by Ava Wilder
A talented Hollywood starlet and a reclusive A-lister enter into a fake relationship . . . and discover that their feelings might be more than a PR stunt in this sexy debut for fans of Beach Read and The Unhoneymooners.
“A raw, character-driven, and heart-touching read . . . I absolutely loved it.” Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception
“The banter and sexual tension between Grey and Ethan is fire-emoji immaculate. Ava Wilder doesn’t shy away from exploring the dark side of fame in such a cutthroat industry, and her unforgettable characters’ growth shines all the brighter for it.”—Lillie Vale, author of The Decoy Girlfriend
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