Thursday, May 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 Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood
Annabel Monaghan gives this ‘truly joyful and healing love story… five big stars’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When she lands a new job she’s wholly unqualified for, Annie realizes she’s in trouble — and her attraction to the sexy interim head of her team definitely isn’t helping…
  • This workplace romance is full of delightful banter and sizzling chemistry
  • Beck Dorey-Stein, author of Spectacular Things, says, “Statistically, it’s impossible not to devour this book”
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Media mentions for Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore
A small-town delight from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Take a trip to Dream Harbor, which “rivals the Gilmore Girls’ Stars Hollow for cozy charm” (Booklist)
  • Flower shop owner Daisy has had her share of bad luck — but when Elliot walks through her door, could it be the start of a new chapter?
  • Hannah Bonam-Young calls this “a delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy”
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Media mentions for The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Cosmopolitan, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber
Maisy surprises Chase with an unexpected act of kindness — and sparks an unforgettable journey
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • From a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her soul-stirring romances
  • Maisy has devoted her life to others, while Chase believes in only relying on himself. And when their paths cross, everything changes…
  • “Macomber hits all the right notes in this sweet love story” (Booklist) complete with a swoon-worthy meet-cute!
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Media mentions for Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Last Lady B by Eloisa James
Head to the Scottish Highlands in this ‘unmitigated delight’ (Publishers Weekly starred review)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • While visiting a haunted abbey, Lady Genevieve is prepared to meet a ghost — but it’s witty solicitor Godric who knocks her off her feet…
  • Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series, says, “I’ve been a fan of Eloisa James from the very beginning. And I have to say, this might be my absolute favorite of all her books”
  • A lighthearted historical romance with plenty of intrigue and a cast of quirky characters — including an adorable pet piglet
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Media mentions for The Last Lady B by Eloisa James MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
Taylor Jenkins Reid recommends this ‘intoxicating’ second-chance romance
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A Reese’s Book Club pick and instant New York Times bestseller!
  • When aspiring writer AJ encounters actor Noah, her life is changed — but then, Noah vanishes without a trace. Seven years later, AJ and Noah become costars on a TV show and must confront their painful past — and unresolved feelings…
  • “This one’s for the yearners” (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Into the Blue by Emma Brodie MEDIA MENTIONS: Reese's Book Club, TODAY Show, People, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Meet Me in Italy by Brenda Novak
Escape to the sunny Amalfi Coast in this sparkling tale
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An instant USA Today bestseller
  • After a painful divorce, Charlotte’s life takes another turn when she discovers she has a half sister in Italy! And unraveling her family’s secrets may lead to an unexpected new beginning…
  • A sun-soaked romance from an author who “is always a joy to read” (Debbie Macomber)
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Book cover for The Tempest Blade by Danielle L. Jensen
On opposite sides of a looming battle, Ahnna and James are caught between loyalty and their hearts
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, who counts Sarah J. Maas among her fans
  • Garnering buzz on BookTok for its sizzling tension and rich world-building
  • Return to the world of Ithicana in this epic finale to the bestselling Bridge Kingdom series!
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Media mentions for The Tempest Blade by Danielle L. Jensen MEDIA MENTIONS: Town & Country, Parade
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Book cover for Don’t Tell Me How It Ends by Adrienne Thurman
Talia Hibbert raves, ‘Adrienne Thurman is a master of character and connection’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When a broken-down car leads Kaia to handsome Ro, she’s thrilled to have a friend to rely on as her sister insists on being her matchmaker. But a summer of terrible dates might make Kaia see Ro in a new light…
  • In a starred review, Publishers Weekly promises, “There’s enough comfort and tenderness in this warm hug of a novel to soften the heart of even the staunchest cynic”
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Media mentions for Don’t Tell Me How It Ends by Adrienne Thurman MEDIA MENTIONS: Essence, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Electric Literature
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Book cover for Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Swati Hegde
What happens when two lawyers wind up in the same office after a steamy vacation fling?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Perfect for fans of Ally McBeal and Legally Blonde… sure to charm readers with its humor and heart” (Falon Ballard)
  • Naina and Tejas were sure they’d never cross paths again — but as they team up on an important case, their spark reignites
  • The author of Match Me If You Can “cleverly combines a steamy second-chance romance with a legal mystery” (Alicia Thompson)
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Media mentions for Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Swati Hegde MEDIA MENTIONS: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn
A sun-drenched rom-com from a BookTok sensation
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Small-town shop owner Renley doesn’t need any distractions this summer — but her handsome new neighbor Theo has other plans in mind!
  • From the bestselling author of A Not So Meet Cute
  • Featuring forced proximity, a candy shop renovation, and plenty of laughs
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New in Kindle Unlimited: Today’s top picks!

 
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Boleyn Traitor
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Boleyn Traitor
Philippa Gregory
A beloved author “brings the Tudor era to vivid life” (Publishers Weekly) in this 2025 New York Times bestseller that’s “richly atmospheric” and “riveting” (Booklist). In King Henry VIII’s cutthroat court, Jane Boleyn juggles many roles: loving wife, devoted sister to Anne Boleyn — and dutiful spy…
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A Twist in the River
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A Twist in the River
Stig Abell
This newly released mystery is “irresistible” (Lee Child)! When former London detective Jake Jackson moves to the countryside, he’s hoping for peace and quiet. But then a young nurse vanishes from a riverbank — pulling him into an investigation that has everyone talking. “Highly recommend” (Karin Slaughter).
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You Can Tell Me
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You Can Tell Me
Melinda Leigh
A brand-new thriller from a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author: True crime writer Olivia is shocked when her podcaster friend Zoe vanishes without a trace. The police aren’t investigating — but then Olivia finds Zoe’s phone and a one-word text: Run…
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The Girls in the Dark
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The Girls in the Dark
Avery Bishop
Twenty years ago, two twin girls were kidnapped from the woods behind their house. Only Megan survived. But when she finds a black rose on her car, she begins to wonder if Allison might not be dead… A twist-filled April release.
Psychological Thrillers
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Dream Girl Drama
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Dream Girl Drama
Tessa Bailey
In this 2025 New York Times bestseller from an author whose “voice feels as fresh and contemporary as a Netflix rom-com” (Entertainment Weekly), rising hockey star Sig Gauthier and adventurous Chloe Clifford fall hard after a chance encounter — before realizing their parents are engaged to each other!
Contemporary Romance
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The Book Swap
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The Book Swap
Tessa Bickers
Erin is devastated when she accidentally donates her treasured annotated copy of To Kill a Mockingbird to a community library. But its sudden reappearance — with fresh notes scribbled in the margins — sparks a life-changing conversation. This “lovely and lively” USA Today bestseller is “highly recommended” (Booklist starred review).
Women's Fiction
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Fight Club
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Fight Club
Chuck Palahniuk
The New York Times bestseller that inspired the hit film: A young man is pulled into the world of the enigmatic Tyler Durden in this “utterly original” modern classic (Publishers Weekly). “Diabolically sharp and funny” (The Washington Post), with over 285,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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The Rome Prophecy
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The Rome Prophecy
Sam Christer
“Fans of Dan Brown and Steve Berry will be enamored” (Booklist): A beautiful woman is found wandering the streets of Rome covered in blood, carrying an ancient sword. And as former priest Tom teams up with police captain Valentina to investigate, they uncover a shocking historical secret…
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