Saturday, February 14, 2026

This month’s best new romance

 
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This Month's Best New Romance
 
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Book cover for One & Only by Maurene Goo
Cassia comes from a long line of matchmakers — so where's her soulmate?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This February Read with Jenna pick is "a wildly good time" (Rebecca Serle)
  • Across centuries and continents, the women in Cassia's family have matched couples with a 100% success rate. But an impromptu fling may have Cassia pulled between fate and chance…
  • Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by Oprah Daily, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, and more
  • "One & Only immediately swept me up in its magic and chaos. I loved this book" (Annabel Monaghan)
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Media mentions for One & Only by Maurene GooMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, Oprah Daily, People, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for And the Crowd Went Wild by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
At a secluded lake house, a twist of fate reunites former high school sweethearts
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From a #1 New York Times bestselling author hailed as "the absolute queen of contemporary romance" (Kristin Hannah)
  • What happens when star quarterback Clint and troubled actress Dancy are forced to face the feelings from their shared past?
  • Robyn Carr raves, "Reentering the world of the Chicago Stars is like a beloved friend come to call"
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Media mentions for And the Crowd Went Wild by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Dom-Com by Adriana Anders
Rae and Grant's steamy one-night stand turns complicated when they discover they're new coworkers
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A juicy rom-com with the heat turned all the way up!
  • It'll be a nearly impossible feat to keep things professional given their secret lives as Dom and sub…
  • "Jaw-droppingly sexy and so much fun… Had me obsessed all the way to the heart-squeezing final page" (New York Times bestselling author Annika Martin)
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Media mentions for Dom-Com by Adriana AndersMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Smart Bitches Trashy Books
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Book cover for The Re-Do List by Denise Williams
After a bad breakup, Willow enlists her brother's best friend to redo her big firsts
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As Deacon and Willow move from a first dance to first kiss, their arrangement soon becomes very real…
  • "The slow-burn heat of their relationship is delicious" (Library Journal)
  • Ali Hazelwood raves, "Williams always writes likable characters who lust wholeheartedly for each other"
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Media mentions for The Re-Do List by Denise WilliamsMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Town & Country, Parade, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Journal
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Book cover for This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
Adriana Trigiani calls this one 'the feel-good novel of the year'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Tilly is in for a life-changing journey when she discovers that her late husband picked out 12 books to guide her through her first year without him
  • "The perfect cozy read for booklovers, sure to break and heal hearts" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
  • An "uplifting and heartwarming" tale (Beth O'Leary) of grief, self-discovery, and unexpected romance
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Media mentions for This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, People, Parade, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Sunk in Love by Heather McBreen
Can a couple on the brink of divorce fake their way through a family cruise?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As Roslyn and Liam pretend their marriage isn't struggling, they discover a very real, renewed spark in this "witty and fun" read with "a hefty dose of forced proximity" (The Seattle Times)
  • "An achingly beautiful second-chance romance that will stay with me for a very long time" (Hannah Bonam-Young)
  • With praise from Rachel Lynn Solomon, Jessica Joyce, and Ava Wilder
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Media mentions for Sunk in Love by Heather McBreenMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco
A dangerous quest unites a prince and a librarian in this steamy romantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As Sloth and Lore are forced to live out Lore's favorite novels, can they write their own happy ending?
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom of the Wicked and Stalking Jack the Ripper series
  • Set in a world of dark magic, ancient artifacts, and powerful gods
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Media mentions for Throne of Nightmares by Kerri ManiscalcoMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Cosmopolitan, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor
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Book cover for Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
Another red-hot hit from the 'must-buy author' (Jodi Picoult) of The Love Hypothesis
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • It may be bitter cold outside — but things heat up as video game designers Viola and Jesse collide on a wintry work retreat
  • "The reigning queen of STEM romance" (The Washington Post) is back!
  • Take it from Hannah Grace: "Ali Hazelwood is a romance powerhouse"
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Media mentions for Two Can Play by Ali HazelwoodMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, New York Post
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Book cover for The Suite Secret by Tierney Page
Gemma's chemistry with Max is unlike anything she's ever felt — but he's strictly off-limits…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The steamy, highly anticipated follow-up to BookTok sensation The Other Brother is finally here!
  • A best friend's brother romance featuring a wealthy, gorgeous hotelier and a headstrong businesswoman who can't seem to resist his charms
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Book cover for We Who Have No Gods by Liza Anderson
Fourth Wing fans: Meet your next must-read
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A shocking discovery about her mother leads Vic to an academy for witches, where she encounters earth-shattering secrets — and a forbidden attraction to sentinel Xan
  • "Darkly gripping from the first page… A smart and sexy new take on dark academia fantasy" (Sable Sorensen, author of Dire Bound)
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Media mentions for We Who Have No Gods by Liza AndersonMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, Locus, People, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring Blake
A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance set in an idyllic lake town
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • April jumps at the chance to teach a summer art class at a New Hampshire resort — but her cabin mate turns out to be Daphne, the woman who ruined her life years ago…
  • The author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care delivers forced proximity, a slow burn, and a hidden identity
  • This "well-paced, tension-filled sapphic romance" is "an absolute delight" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring BlakeMEDIA MENTIONS:Town & Country, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Books & Bewitchment by Isla Jewell
'A sweet treat for a cold winter night' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Rhea sets out to turn a run-down store into a thriving bookshop, she's shocked to discover a magic that's been lying in wait — and a powerful attraction to the one man she can't have
  • This "warm hug of a love story… perfectly balances magic, romance, and family secrets" (Falon Ballard)
  • A cozy, witchy rom-com set in an adorable small town
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Media mentions for Books & Bewitchment by Isla JewellMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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