Monday, June 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 Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Escape to Sicily with this instant #1 New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When her brother plans an Italian wedding, Maya is stuck sharing a romantic villa with Conor, the groom's best friend — and Maya's longtime secret crush…
  • Jodi Picoult, Hannah Grace, and Christina Lauren recommend this age-gap romance
  • From the beloved author of The Love Hypothesis and Deep End
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Media mentions for Problematic Summer Romance by Ali HazelwoodMEDIA MENTIONS:The Washington Post, USA Today, Harper's Bazaar, Smart Bitches Trashy Books
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Book cover for It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
A sticky situation sends Hollywood exec Jane on a trip with her pompous coworker
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Trust Carley Fortune, Abby Jimenez, and Emily Giffin, who says, "Don't miss this perfect summer escape"
  • Another instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Nora Goes Off Script and Summer Romance
  • "Impossible to put down" (People)
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Media mentions for It's a Love Story by Annabel MonaghanMEDIA MENTIONS:People, USA Today, Town & Country, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
'The Witcher meets Cinderella' (Rachel Van Dyken) in this BookTok hit
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After being forced to marry a strange prince, princess Odessa is sent on a perilous journey — with an infuriatingly handsome warrior by her side
  • Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros: This instant #1 New York Times bestseller already has a film adaptation in the works
  • "The best fantasy romance I've read in years and my top read of 2025… An epic love story" (USA Today bestselling author Giana Darling)
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Media mentions for Shield of Sparrows by Devney PerryMEDIA MENTIONS:New York Post, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster
'A wonderful read with all the feels' (Susan Mallery)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Marlow's fresh start in small-town Kentucky takes a rocky turn when the one person she doesn't want to see turns up — but unexpected friendship and new love soon take her by surprise
  • "More than a great beach read… Uplifting!" (Jill Shalvis)
  • From a New York Times bestselling author who "should be on everyone's auto-buy list" (Sherrilyn Kenyon)
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Book cover for Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This high-stakes love story is 'impossible to put down' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Trust Kristin Hannah: "You'll barrel through this electric novel" until the "pitch-perfect ending"
  • One of the first women scientists to join NASA's space shuttle program, Joan finds an unexpected connection with her colleague Vanessa — but one shocking mission will change everything
  • A Good Morning America Book Club pick and #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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Media mentions for Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America Book Club, Time Magazine, NPR, Good Morning America, New Scientist, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Times, Rolling Stone, Variety, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson
Former bandmates reunite on a cruise — and John won't let his crush slip through his fingers again
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
  • Five days of forced proximity at sea lead to an unexpected second chance for Micah and John
  • Rachel Lynn Solomon raves: "This book changed me on a molecular level… It's everything that makes the romance genre great"
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Media mentions for Never Been Shipped by Alicia ThompsonMEDIA MENTIONS:Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Ordinary Love by Marie Rutkoski
J. Courtney Sullivan calls this sweeping saga 'a stunning love story'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "If you're in the mood for a summer romance, you'll be hard-pressed to find [one] that is sexier or more epic" (Oprah Daily)
  • Though her life looks perfect from the outside, Emily is struggling to keep it together — but everything changes when she crosses paths with Gen, her first love
  • Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Summer by Time
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Media mentions for Ordinary Love by Marie RutkoskiMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, USA Today, The Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja
An aspiring novelist is ready to give up her dream — until a gorgeous muse appears!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As Aashiq inspires Ziya to embrace her passion again, she finds herself falling for him… but what happens when Aashiq begins to disappear?
  • "This one's for the writers, the dreamers, and the hopeless romantics" (Ann Liang, author of I Hope This Doesn't Find You)
  • "A must-read for fans of multicultural and cozy romances" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Writing Mr. Right by Alina KhawajaMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter
'Ridiculously romantic and utterly sexy' (Library Journal starred review)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In a small Southern town, Jade and Francesca are vying for the same high school football coaching job — but their rivalry boils over into red-hot attraction
  • "This story had me cheering for these characters from page one… Will leave its readers ready to fall in love" (Ashley Herring Blake)
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Media mentions for Ready to Score by Jodie SlaughterMEDIA MENTIONS:Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto
This Mulan retelling will sweep you off your feet
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While posing as her CEO father to secure a deal, Mulan can't ignore her chemistry with Shang — and the line between business and pleasure is about to blur
  • From the author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Dial A for Aunties
  • "Giv[es] Mulan and Shang the satisfying ending that fans have always wanted" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. SutantoMEDIA MENTIONS:People, USA Today, Library Journal
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Slaughterhouse-Five: 50th Anniversary Edition
Slaughterhouse-Five: 50th Anniversary Edition
By Kurt Vonnegut
With over 626,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, this New York Times bestselling modern classic that’s both “poignant and hilarious” (The Boston Globe) follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II veteran who travels through time. “An extraordinary success. A book to read and reread” (The New York Times Book Review).
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Hemlock Bay
Hemlock Bay
By Catherine Coulter
A New York Times bestseller and “excellent beach read” (Booklist): When FBI agent Dillon Savich’s sister drives her car into a California redwood, it looks like a suicide attempt — but Savich and his partner, Lacey Sherlock, suspect a shocking murder plot is unfolding… 
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The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
By C.W. Gortner
Sent to France to marry the king’s son, young Catherine de Medici learns what it means to wield power — and becomes one of the most notorious queens in history… “Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory fans will devour this smashing fictional biography” (Booklist) with over 3,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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Euphoria
Euphoria
By Lily King
An award-winning New York Tiimes bestseller hailed as “simply one of the finest novels I’ve read in years” (Andre Dubus III): When grief-stricken Andrew meets fellow anthropologists Nell and Fen, the bonds they form will throw all three lives into chaos. “Exquisite” (The New York Times Book Review).
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Every Last Cuckoo
Every Last Cuckoo
By Kate Maloy
In this “original and moving” novel (The Boston Globe), unanticipated visitors bring new life to 75-year-old widow Sarah’s rural Vermont home. “Wonderful… Almost every page rewards the reader in some unexpected way” (New York Times bestselling author Margot Livesey).
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Heart of the Matter
Heart of the Matter
By Emily Giffin
From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: After a tragic accident, stay-at-home mom Tessa and high-powered attorney Valerie find their lives intertwined in unexpected ways. “Readers will be enthralled by this layered, absorbing novel” (Booklist starred review) that has over 30,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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Night Sweats
Night Sweats
By Beau Savage
Struggling from the loss of her daughter and a failing marriage, Barbara escapes to a secluded lake house. But when she encounters a young woman running from her captor, her getaway becomes a nightmare… A 2024 release!
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When They Disappeared
When They Disappeared
By Addison Michael
When a famous, high-profile couple is kidnapped, US Marshal Stephen Wilton reluctantly teams up with Mak Cunningham to find the victims. But their chase will lead them down increasingly dark paths — and time may be running out…
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Blood Trail
Blood Trail
By Brad Preston
A recent release! Deep in the wilderness, two fugitives collide with a camper — and a father and a son who live off the land… “An old-fashioned, fast-paced backwoods horror ride” (Kirkus Reviews).
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A Rancher's Love
A Rancher’s Love
By Vivian Arend
From a New York Times bestselling author: Focused on making her family’s ranch a success, Ginny is shocked by the arrival of her best friend’s brother — whom she’s been secretly hooking up with for years. They decide to team up to save the beloved ranch, but they didn’t expect to fall in love along the way…
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The Outback Heat Series: Books 1–4
The Outback Heat Series: Books 1–4
By Amy Andrews
Sparks fly in the Australian outback as members of the Weston family find love in tiny, remote Jumbuck Springs! A USA Today bestselling author delivers a box set of swoon-worthy romances.
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The Fall Up
The Fall Up
By Aly Martinez
With over 4,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Levee’s life seems perfect, but no one understands how empty she feels — until she meets a stranger on a bridge and lets him into her heart… From a USA Today bestselling author!
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