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A warm fit for readers who like queer historical romance, opposites-attract chemistry, workplace friendship, and tender slow-building relationships.
We Could Be So Good
Romance · LGBTQIA+ · Gay Romance · Historical Romance
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A New York Times Notable Book of 2023, reporter Nick Russo keeps rescuing newspaper heir Andy Fleming at work until their unlikely friendship develops into feelings they cannot safely acknowledge in late-1950s New York, with a 4.3-star average from more than 24,600 Goodreads ratings. A warm fit for readers who like queer historical romance, opposites-attract chemistry, workplace friendship, and tender slow-building relationships.
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A New York Times Notable Book of 2023
A New York Times Books Review Best Romances of 2023 pick • Apple Books’ Best Books of the Month • Amazon Best Books of the Month Editor’s Pick, Romance • An NPR “Books We Love” • Library Journal Romance Pick of the Month • LibraryReads Hall of Fame: June 2023 • Publishers Weekly Best Romances of 2023
Casey McQuiston meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this mid-century grumpy/sunshine rom-dram about a scrappy reporter and a newspaper mogul’s son "‘for Newsies shippers,’ [that] absolutely delivers” (Dahlia Adler, Buzzfeed Books).
“A spectacularly talented writer!” —Julia Quinn
Nick Russo has worked his way from a rough Brooklyn neighborhood to a reporting job at one of the city’s biggest newspapers. But in this sweeping historical romance, the late 1950s are a hostile time for gay men, and Nick knows that he can’t let anyone into his life. He just never counted on meeting someone as impossible to say no to as Andy.
Andy Fleming’s newspaper-tycoon father wants him to take over the family business. Andy, though, has no intention of running the paper. He’s barely able to run his life—he’s never paid a bill on time, routinely gets lost on the way to work, and would rather gouge out his own eyes than deal with office politics. Andy agrees to work for a year in the newsroom, knowing he’ll make an ass of himself and hate every second of it.
Except, in a classic grumpy sunshine story, Nick Russo keeps rescuing Andy: showing him the ropes, tracking down his keys, freeing his tie when it gets stuck in the ancient filing cabinets. Their unlikely friendship soon sharpens into a slow burn of feelings they can’t deny. But what feels possible in secret—this fragile, tender forbidden romance between them—seems doomed in the light of day. Now Nick and Andy have to decide if, for the first time, they’re willing to fight.
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A solid pick for readers who want spicy sports romance, sharp banter, and enemies-to-lovers tension.
Famous Last Words
Romance · Sports Romance
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What starts as a reputation-saving fake relationship turns messy fast when old grudges collide with fresh attraction. In Famous Last Words, a disgraced hockey star and the real estate agent who used to be his high school nemesis strike a deal that should solve both their problems, until forced proximity starts making their arrangement feel a little too convincing. A solid pick for readers who want spicy sports romance, sharp banter, and enemies-to-lovers tension.
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A spicy, haters-to-lovers, fake-dating hockey romcom.
Not so long ago, Robbie Mason had it all. Three Stanley Cup wins, two Hart trophies, and sponsorship deals worth millions. But then he went and broke his own teammate’s jaw, and the best defenseman in the history of the NHL hit rock bottom, hard.
Offered one last chance to play on the worst team in the league, the New York Thunder, Robbie knows he has to fix his reputation in order to prove to his coaches and league officials that he’s no longer the infamous bad boy of hockey.
With her job on the line, New York City real estate agent, Fran Keller, needs a sale before she loses her one and only listing.
When she receives a last-minute viewing request, Fran is prepared to do just about anything to secure a signed deal sheet. That is until she opens the door to Robbie Mason, her old high school nemesis.
Fran needs to sell a six-million-dollar apartment to keep her job.
Robbie needs a place to live, and just so happens to have six-million bucks to spend.
It’s the perfect plan. Robbie buys the apartment and, in exchange, Fran pretends to be his girlfriend. Because what better way to prove that he’s cleaned up his act than by settling down with a nice, young career-driver woman?
And, besides, who better to fake a relationship with that someone you can’t stand?
Yeah, right…. Famous Last Words.
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How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days fits historical romance readers who want sparkling banter, enemies-to-lovers tension, social maneuvering, and a witty Regency setup built for romantic…
How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days
Romance · Historical Romance · Regency Romance · RomCom
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Lydia has ten days to sabotage a secret engagement to the most eligible lord in England without destroying her reputation, which would be easier if he were less persistent and the chemistry were less annoying. How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days fits historical romance readers who want sparkling banter, enemies-to-lovers tension, social maneuvering, and a witty Regency setup built for romantic chaos.
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‘Sophie Irwin is an exciting and original voice. She's a must-buy author for me’ Taylor Jenkins Reid
'I simply couldn't put this book down. Joyous, hilarious and full of sparkling enemies-to-lovers tension, it has everything you could want in a regency romcom’ Beth O’Leary, The Flat Share
From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a delicious new romance…
He wants a wife. She wants to be jilted. This. Is. War.
Rich, handsome and titled Lord Ashford has every lady in England longing for his hand in marriage.
Everyone, that is, except Miss Lydia Hanworth – the only young woman Ashford wishes to marry.
Pressured into accepting Ashford’s proposal, the announcement must be kept secret for ten days. Can Lydia free herself from her obligations before the engagement is publicly announced, without ruining her reputation? You can achieve an awful lot in ten days, after all…
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Things That Break Us fits women’s fiction readers who want emotional healing, long-buried pain, life-changing connection, and a sweeping story about choosing the life that actually belongs to…
Things That Break Us
Literary Fiction · Romance · Contemporary Fiction · Psychological Fiction
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While outwardly chasing the future her father wanted, Tessa is quietly coming apart under the weight of trauma, expectation, and a life that no longer feels like her own. Things That Break Us fits women’s fiction readers who want emotional healing, long-buried pain, life-changing connection, and a sweeping story about choosing the life that actually belongs to you.
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SOME TRUTHS ONLY REVEAL THEMSELVES WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE FALLS APART.
Tessa Williams is doing everything right—at least on the surface. At twenty-five, she’s an American medical student, fulfilling her father’s dreams, completing a clinical rotation in Botswana, Africa. But beneath her polished exterior, she’s unraveling—haunted by an abusive relationship, burdened by expectations, and increasingly unsure of what she wants for herself.
A weekend escape to a remote safari lodge—and an unexpected connection with Corey Diallo, her South African guide with grief of his own—changes everything. What begins as a chance encounter becomes something deeper, forcing them both to confront the pain they’ve buried…and the lives they’ve been told to want.
Spanning twelve years and two continents, Things That Break Us is a sweeping, emotional women's fiction debut about the invisible wounds we all carry, the expectations that shape us, and the moments that define who we become.
It’s a novel that asks: How do we let go of others’ expectations to build the life we truly want? Not the one others planned for us. Not the one that looks good. But the one uniquely, wildly, and solely ours.
Because, sometimes…it takes being far from home to finally come home to yourself.
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It fits second-chance romance readers who want longing, tension, and a love story shaped by old wounds.
Dark Eyed Devil
Romance · College Romance · New Adult
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A first love returns to a small town carrying old heartbreak and the kind of history that never stayed buried for long. In Dark Eyed Devil, a woman determined to protect herself finds her resolve tested when her brother’s best friend comes home from the Navy asking for another chance. It fits second-chance romance readers who want longing, tension, and a love story shaped by old wounds.
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Previously published under the title "Rogue."
They say everyone deserves a second chance… but I won’t risk my heart again. Not even for Hayden Cole, the only boy who ever broken mine.
Hayden Cole was my brother’s best friend and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Broken smiles, dark hair, and eyes that had seen far too much for his age.
We spent a summer together in secret. In the darkness, in the silence, our hearts spoke the same language. Until he left without a word and tore mine right out of my chest.
Ten years later he returns from the Navy, and he’s demanding a second chance. He’s every inch the rogue I remember—crooked smiles and dark eyes—but now he’s a man grown. Tall and broad and persistent.
I see him everywhere I turn in our small town. Spending time with my brothers, repairing my broken fence, and looking at me with eyes that speak of our past.
But I’m going to stay far away this time.
Even if Hayden makes it hard to remember exactly why…
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What starts as pure mutual hatred between two men from the same law firm turns into something far messier once old rivalry gives way to undeniable attraction.
Not That Guy
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Bisexual Romance · Gay Romance
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What starts as pure mutual hatred between two men from the same law firm turns into something far messier once old rivalry gives way to undeniable attraction. Not That Guy leans hard into enemies-to-lovers tension, secret hookups, emotional risk, and the complications of falling for the one person you were sure you could never want. With family pressure and political scrutiny closing in, this M/M romance brings plenty of heat along with the heartbreak.
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Not him.
Not that guy, Weston Lively.
The one I've hated since law school.
The man who gets by on good looks, a fat bank account, and a powerful, political father.
Our more-than-just-a-kiss one drunken night changes nothing between us.
We’re both still straight.
And we still hate each other.
It doesn’t matter that we work for the same law firm.
We’ve put what happened behind us.
Except....oops.
It might’ve happened again.
And again.
Hmm.
Maybe we don’t really hate each other anymore.
But there’s a bigger roadblock in our way.
Weston’s evil father.
The two of us together could ruin his chance at becoming President.
Especially with the press digging into my past and haunting our every move.
Then his father makes Weston a terrible offer he might not be able to refuse.
It would mean breaking us apart.
And breaking our hearts.
It was easier when I hated him.
Now I can’t imagine walking away.
How did the man I once hated with a fiery passion become the one who now sets my soul on fire?
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Emma’s life already seems perfectly arranged until she discovers an old book that can make anything she writes come true.
The Forgotten Book
Romance · Teen + Young Adult
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Emma’s life already seems perfectly arranged until she discovers an old book that can make anything she writes come true. The Forgotten Book turns a boarding school story into a magical, fast-moving mystery as Emma realizes the book’s power comes with real danger and that someone else wants it badly enough to destroy her for it. Add an unlikely alliance with an irritatingly handsome boy, and this one delivers charm, secrets, and rising stakes.
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Emma is used to things going her way. Her father is headmaster of her prestigious boarding school, her friends take her advice as gospel, and she's convinced that a relationship with her long-time crush is on the horizon.
As it turns out, Emma hasn't seen anything yet. When she finds an old book in an abandoned library, things really start going Emma's way: anything she writes in the book comes true.
But the power of the book is not without consequences, and Emma soon realizes that she isn't the only one who knows about it. Someone is determined to take it from her—and they'll stop at nothing to succeed.
A new boy in school—the arrogant, aloof, and irritatingly handsome Darcy de Winter—becomes Emma's unlikely ally as secrets are revealed and danger creeps ever closer.
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Love collides with family loyalty when the son of a fiercely protective local family falls for the daughter of the developer threatening his hometown.
Jaxon
Romance · Contemporary Romance
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Love collides with family loyalty when the son of a fiercely protective local family falls for the daughter of the developer threatening his hometown. In Jaxon, Jaxon Stone and Bridget Walsh are pulled between desire and control as her father tightens his grip. This contemporary romance leans into forbidden love, family conflict, and emotional defiance.
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The Top 10 Amazon Bestselling Stone Brothers series is back with a brand new generation!
Jaxon Stone is Hunter & Amy's oldest son, and he carries with him the fiercely protective, deeply loving traits that you loved in Heart of Stone.
Sometimes, sleeping with the enemy . . . is worth the risk.
Bridget Walsh stole my breath the second I saw her, but I never expected her to turn my whole damn life upside down. It would figure that the first time I fell in love, it would be with Nathan Walsh’s daughter. Nathan Walsh, a rich, greedy, ruthless developer took over the neighboring town of Oceanview and now he has his sights set on my hometown, the Stone hometown of Trayton. And he’s made it brutally clear that he doesn’t want me anywhere near his daughter.
I’m a Stone, and threats only make me want something more.
Jaxon Stone is the man I’ve been looking for, tough, funny, incredibly hot and fiercely protective. Every aspect of my life has been controlled by my horrid father, and he’s made it crystal clear that Jaxon Stone will never be a part of it. When I tell him I don’t care what he does to me, Jax is worth it, Dad turns on the evil switch. Now, I have no choice except to let Jaxon go.
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A good pick for fans of historical mysteries with scientific puzzles, secret identities, and an investigative partnership.
Murder on Black Swan Lane
Mystery · Romance · Historical Mystery · Historical Romance
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Called “Thoroughly enjoyable” by Deanna Raybourn, unconventional scientist Lord Wrexford and artist Charlotte Sloane form an unlikely alliance to expose a killer in Regency London, with a 3.97-star average from more than 17,200 Goodreads ratings. A good pick for fans of historical mysteries with scientific puzzles, secret identities, and an investigative partnership.
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In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist team up to trap a cold-hearted killer: “Thoroughly enjoyable” (Deanna Raybourn, New York Times–bestselling author).
The Earl of Wrexford possesses a brilliant scientific mind, but boredom and pride lead him to reckless behavior. So when pompous, pious Reverend Josiah Holworthy publicly condemns him for debauchery, Wrexford unsheathes his rapier-sharp wit and strikes back. As their war of words escalates, London’s most popular satirical cartoonist, A.J. Quill, skewers them both. But then the clergyman is found slain in a church—his face burned by chemicals, his throat slashed ear to ear—and Wrexford finds himself the chief suspect.
An artist in her own right, Charlotte Sloane has secretly slipped into the persona of her late husband, using his nom de plume, A.J. Quill. When Wrexford discovers her true identity, she fears it will be her undoing. But he has a proposal—use her sources to unveil the clergyman’s clandestine involvement in questionable scientific practices, and unmask the real murderer. Soon Lord Wrexford and the mysterious Mrs. Sloane plunge into a dangerous shadow world hidden among London’s intellectual enclaves to trap a cunning adversary—before they fall victim to the next experiment in villainy . . .
“Sharp, engaging characters, rich period detail, and a compellingly twisty plot, Andrea Penrose delivers a winner.” —Deanna Raybourn, New York Times–bestselling author
“Fans of C.S. Harris take note! A riveting ride through Regency London, from the slums of St. Giles, to the mansions of Mayfair.” —Lauren Willig, New York Times–bestselling author
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Best for readers who like MM romance with age gap tension, banter, escort romance, and emotional heat.
Pretty Mess
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Gay Romance
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Wes Archer takes work at an exclusive London pleasure club to deal with his brother’s debts and protect his future, only for his first client, grumpy billionaire Cormac Reilly, to become much more than a simple business arrangement, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 2,700 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like MM romance with age gap tension, banter, escort romance, and emotional heat.
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Kiss him, sleep with him, but don’t ever fall in love with him.
The first time Wes Archer steps into Jack of Clubs, an exclusive London pleasure club, he’s completely confident he can heed the tried-and-true advice about becoming an escort. Wes gives himself away for free with casual hookups all the time. Why not make some cash doing what he already loves? And cash is something he desperately needs. His brother’s gambling addiction has taken their family’s home, saddled Wes with insurmountable debts, and compromised his chances for finishing his degree.
Accepting an offer to spend a few hours of fun with a rich bloke will be a simple business transaction, right?
Wrong.
Wes’s first client is Cormac Reilly. The handsome billionaire is grumpy, funny, and commanding in a way that unlocks desires Wes never knew he had. Cormac is icily determined to keep their arrangement strictly business, but that doesn’t stop Wes from finding him fascinating.
As their one-night contract becomes something much more, Wes can’t deny he’s falling for his client. He knows he’s flouting all the rules, but breaking down Cormac’s barriers is an irresistible challenge, and his reward might be the best prize of all — love.
From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a passionate love story set in London and Paris about two astonishingly different men and one very pretty mess.
Please see the disclaimer at the beginning of the book for content some readers may find triggering.
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What starts with wedding chaos and sarcastic banter turns into something far messier: real feelings, impossible timing, and one secret that could change everything.
The Friend Zone
Romance · RomCom
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What starts with wedding chaos and sarcastic banter turns into something far messier: real feelings, impossible timing, and one secret that could change everything. In The Friend Zone, Kristen and Josh have the kind of chemistry that makes staying casual completely unrealistic, but Kristen knows wanting him and choosing him are not the same thing. Funny, tender, and more emotional than its rom-com setup might suggest, this is a love story that mixes laughs with some very real heartbreak.
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It’s a strong pick for readers who want funny, tender queer romance with emotional mess, real growth, and do-over energy.
Here’s to Us
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Teen + Young Adult · Travis' Picks · Gay Romance
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Arthur and Ben are older, supposedly wiser, and very much trying not to spiral when the universe keeps shoving them back into each other’s orbit. Here’s to Us follows exes, current relationships, and a whole lot of unresolved feelings as both boys try to figure out whether first love is something you outgrow or something that keeps demanding a second look. It’s a strong pick for readers who want funny, tender queer romance with emotional mess, real growth, and do-over energy.
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"A sweet, emotionally immersive gay romance with incredible chemistry and so much yearning, Here’s to Us completely wrecked me. Arthur and Ben’s push-pull dynamic felt honest, nostalgic, and deeply affecting from beginning to end." Apropos Books
#1 New York Times bestseller! Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in the bestselling rom-com What If It’s Us.
Ben survived freshman year of college, but he’s feeling more stuck than ever. His classes are a slog, his part-time job working with his father is even worse, and his best friend Dylan’s been acting weird for weeks. Ben’s only real bright spot is his writing partner Mario, who’s been giving him a lot of Spanish lessons and even more kisses. Mario’s big Hollywood dreams make Ben start to dream bigger—and the choices he makes now could be the key to reshaping his future. So why can’t he stop thinking about a certain boy from his past?
Arthur is back in New York City for the first time in two years, ready to take the theater world by a storm as the world’s best . . . intern to the assistant of an off-off-Broadway director. Of course, it sucks to be spending the summer apart from his sweet, reliable boyfriend, Mikey, but he knows their relationship is strong enough to weather the distance. Which is why it’s no big deal when his ex-boyfriend Ben stumbles back into the picture. And it’s definitely fine that Ben’s blissfully happy with some mystery boy. First loves are special, but it’s way too late for what-ifs. Right?
Even as the boys try to shake off the past, they keep running into each other in the present. Is this the universe trying to tell them there’s a do-over in their future?
Here's to Us is sure to be welcomed by fans old and new of these authors and their previous collaboration, What If It's Us. Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in these smart, funny, heartfelt novels about two very different boys who can’t decide if the universe is pushing them together—or pulling them apart.
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