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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