Sunday, June 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 The Shippers by Katherine Center
An instant New York Times bestseller hailed as ‘catnip for romance fans’ (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • To get over her fixation on her first crush, JoJo hatches a plan to woo him. But involving Cooper, the man who broke her heart, could have unintended consequences…
  • From the beloved author of The Rom-Commers
  • “The characters’ sparkling banter effortlessly captures their long-standing intimacy. It’s a joy to watch their friends-to-lovers journey unfold” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for The Shippers by Katherine Center MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Rainy Day Bookshop by RaeAnne Thayne
Booklovers will swoon for this ‘heartwarming’ read that’s ‘perfect for summer’ (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • As widowed bookshop owner Rosie and her estranged daughter, Emma, try to mend their relationship, life pulls them each into an unexpected romance…
  • A New York Times bestselling author transports readers to a charming coastal town in Oregon
  • “If you’re looking for an all-the-feels read, this is the one” (Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of The Summer of Songbirds)
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Media mentions for The Rainy Day Bookshop by RaeAnne Thayne MEDIA MENTION: Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker
Calling all fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • This #1 New York Times bestseller has everyone talking
  • Fueled by vengeance, Raeve finds herself caught at the crossroads of life and death — and overcome by her burning love for Kaan…
  • Continues a wildly popular romantasy series that has fans in Thea Guanzon and Raven Kennedy
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Media mentions for The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Running Home to You by Samantha Saldivar
Take it from Hannah Bonam-Young: ‘This is a book that will mend wounds, fill hearts, and spark joy’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After college softball player Kate is assigned to tutor her rival teammate, Abby, their love of the game grows into affection of another kind…
  • Unfolding over the span of a decade, this slow-burn romance is the perfect read for Pride Month!
  • “With dynamic leads and a sweeping scope, this is sure to reward fans of sapphic sports romance” (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Running Home to You by Samantha Saldivar MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Love on the Shelf by Sheila Roberts
Radio host Parker hates love — but could a sunny romance bookseller change his mind?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The latest from a beloved author with fans in Debbie Macomber, Patti Callahan Henry, and more!
  • After Alice’s cozy bookstore is affected by a disillusioned romance basher, Alice fights his attempts to tarnish the genre at every turn — and it might lead to her own happily ever after
  • “When I read anything from Sheila Roberts, I know I will laugh, cry, and close the book with a happy sigh” (RaeAnne Thayne)
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Book cover for Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick
This buzzy new release had Annabel Monaghan ‘completely charmed from the first page’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Hopeless romantic Phoebe is terrified of the one thing she wants the most: love — but challenging herself to put herself out there before she turns 30 leads to a wild, unexpected ride
  • With rave reviews from Hannah Bonam-Young and Lyla Sage, who calls it “truly effervescent”
  • “Sure to be on every rom-com fan’s TBR list — and one of the most highly anticipated books of the spring” (Marie Claire)
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Media mentions for Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, People, Bustle, Parade, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Father Material by Alexis Hall
The heartwarming latest from the USA Today bestselling author of Boyfriend Material
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • From fake dating to breaking up to getting married, Luc and Oliver seem to have experienced it all. But when they open their home to a foster child, they find that their adventures are far from over…
  • A “love story that shows how friendships evolve and change as we grow older and face new life challenges” (Booklist)
  • From a USA Today bestselling author who counts Christina Lauren and Talia Hibbert among her fans
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Media mentions for Father Material by Alexis Hall MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Night Bus by Tessa Bickers
A broken-down bus unites two London commuters on a romantic quest
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Journalist Daisy chases down stories to spice up her own relatively boring life. But a chance encounter with a handsome passenger on her daily commute might change everything…
  • “A tender, gentle romance with a satisfying slow burn” (Kirkus Reviews)
  • The author of The Book Swap delivers another winner
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Media mentions for The Night Bus by Tessa Bickers MEDIA MENTION: Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for When Sparks Fly by Monica Murphy
Fate keeps bringing Rachel into the path of sexy firefighter Wyatt…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Heiress Rachel plans to spend the summer healing from a breakup alone at her family’s lake house — but when a candle mishap starts a fire, the ridiculously hot fire captain catches her off guard…
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of the Lancaster Prep series
  • Take it from Devney Perry: “Monica Murphy books are guaranteed five-star reads”
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Media mentions for When Sparks Fly by Monica Murphy MEDIA MENTION: Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Lake House by Lori Foster
Follow along as a single mom is swept off her feet by a gorgeous veteran
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Pixie’s life is turned upside down when wounded warrior Brogan and his newborn niece move in next door for the summer…
  • A second-chance romance from a beloved New York Times bestselling author
  • Set in a charming lakeside town in Kentucky
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