Sunday, March 23, 2025

This month’s best new romance

 
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This Month's Best New Romance
 
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Book cover for Back After This by Linda Holmes
A podcast producer agrees to host a show — about her own love life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over, "one of the most beloved voices in fiction" (Katie Cotugno)
  • As she's set up on 20 blind dates by a relationship coach, Cecily must figure out what she truly wants in life
  • Features laugh-out-loud banter, charming characters, and a very lovable dog
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Media mentions for Back After This by Linda HolmesMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, Roxane Gay's Audacious Book Club, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Story of My Life by Lucy Score
An instant New York Times bestseller from a BookTok favorite
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A romance novelist seeking inspiration finds an unexpected connection with the grumpy contractor working on her home renovation
  • The latest from the author of Things We Never Got Over has it all: enemies turned lovers, fake dating, and small-town charm
  • Ali Hazelwood says she'll "always and forever" look forward to Lucy Score's books
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Media mentions for Story of My Life by Lucy ScoreMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, People, Cosmopolitan, Parade
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Book cover for The Love We Found by Jill Santopolo
The beloved author of The Light We Lost is back!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Ten years after losing the love of her life, single mom Lucy goes to Italy in search of answers… and stumbles upon a second chance at love
  • Carley Fortune and Annabel Monaghan loved this emotional masterpiece
  • A "tear-jerking romance" with "the perfect blend of heartache and hope" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for The Love We Found by Jill SantopoloMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Code Word Romance by Carlie Walker
Romance, laughs, and a dash of espionage on the Amalfi Coast
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Max is recruited to be a body double for her foreign prime minister doppelgänger, passion reignites with her new handler and former flame, Flynn
  • An unputdownable romp from "an auto-buy author" for Annabel Monaghan
  • "Sure to please existing fans and win [Walker] plenty of new ones" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Code Word Romance by Carlie WalkerMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery
A sunny escape from a #1 New York Times bestselling author
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Malibu beach shop owner Beth finds happiness with her best friend's gorgeous brother — but will secrets tear them apart?
  • Debbie Macomber promises, "Susan Mallery never disappoints"
  • "Sure to delight her fans and provoke discussion for book clubs" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Beach Vibes by Susan MalleryMEDIA MENTION:Library Journal
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Book cover for Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra Kennington
Calling all Onyx Storm fans!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A rebellious princess must battle her siblings for the crown — while fighting her feelings for her country's sworn enemy…
  • "For everyone who's ever begged the villain to please take off his mask (because you suspect he's quite hot under there)" (USA Today bestselling author Sarah Hawley)
  • Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, calls this "everything I love about romantasy"
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Media mentions for Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra KenningtonMEDIA MENTIONS:Paste, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Love Simulation by Etta Easton
A simulated six-week mission to Mars puts Roman and Brianna in close quarters…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A slow-burn page-turner" that "will have [readers] staying up late into the night as they race to the novel's end" (Library Journal)
  • Ali Hazelwood fans will love this STEM romance featuring a middle school vice principal and a science teacher
  • From the author of The Kiss Countdown
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Media mentions for The Love Simulation by Etta EastonMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch
This queer romance packed with holiday high jinks is 'a treat' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Christmas royal Kris goes to the kingdom of St. Patrick's Day to investigate the theft of Christmas joy — and crosses paths with infuriating local prince Lochlann
  • An ABA Indie Next List pick from a New York Times bestselling author
  • "A joyful, holly-covered, romantic romp" (USA Today bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake)
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Media mentions for Go Luck Yourself by Sara RaaschMEDIA MENTIONS:Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Book Boyfriend by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberley
'Absolutely sparkling,' according to Christina Lauren
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An immersive experience for romantic fantasy fans might lead book marketer Jennifer to see her work nemesis in a new light…
  • Don't miss this "glorious love letter to readers of romantasy" (Jodi Picoult)
  • The perfect enemies-to-lovers romance for booklovers!
  • From the authors of The Roughest Draft
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Media mentions for Book Boyfriend by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily WibberleyMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone
One tragic ending leads to an unexpected new beginning
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After losing her best friend, Lenny navigates her grief with help from grumpy Miles
  • A "stunning" romance "recommended for readers who also enjoy Abby Jimenez" (Library Journal starred review)
  • Jessica Joyce, author of The Ex Vows, says "this story is tucked inside my heart for good"
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Media mentions for Promise Me Sunshine by Cara BastoneMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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