Saturday, September 20, 2025

This month’s best new romance

 
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This Month's Best New Romance
 
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Book cover for Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey
The anticipated latest from 'the undisputed queen of sexy rom-coms' (Ali Hazelwood)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer "hits it out of the park with her latest spicy romance" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Tessa Bailey's "voice feels as fresh and contemporary as a Netflix rom-com" (Entertainment Weekly)
  • NHL playboy Robbie's life is turned upside down when he meets fiery softball pitcher Skylar — and soon, a fake relationship leads to much more…
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Media mentions for Pitcher Perfect by Tessa BaileyMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Cosmopolitan, New York Post
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Book cover for People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
Straitlaced Prudence finds her small-town life upended by adventurous Milo
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Brims with heart, heat, and real emotion — a warm hug and a passionate kiss all in one" (Carley Fortune)
  • See why Abby Jimenez and Talia Hibbert adored this Indie Next pick from the author of Out on a Limb
  • "Devastatingly honest and deliciously sexy. Pure Magic. I can't wait to read it again" (B.K. Borison, author of First-Time Caller)
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Media mentions for People Watching by Hannah Bonam-YoungMEDIA MENTIONS:Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Lover Forbidden by J. R. Ward
Fated mates and star-crossed love from a #1 New York Times bestselling author
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Lyric almost meets her end one evening, she's rescued by mysterious Devlin — but as they fall for each other, one secret could change everything…
  • The latest installment of the wildly popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series
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Book cover for Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver
Ready for your first spooky season romance?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December delivers an unputdownable paranormal romp
  • Medium Melody is investigating three ghost brothers tied to a murder — but she doesn't expect to deal with her infuriating ex and a handsome reporter along the way!
  • Annabel Monaghan loves Josie Silver's "completely romantic and life-affirming" novels
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Media mentions for Crazy Spooky Love by Josie SilverMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore
Cozy up to another small-town love story from the author of The Pumpkin Spice Café!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Bakery owner Annie and bar owner Mac are sworn enemies — but working on a wedding together proves the fine line between love and hate
  • From a buzzy #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • A standalone in a series that's "perfect for fans of Hallmark movies" (People)
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Media mentions for The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie GilmoreMEDIA MENTION:People
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Book cover for Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman
Forced to share a hot desk, two rival editors embark on a heated, career-making race
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "I challenge any reader not to fall in love" (Joanna Rakoff, author of My Salinger Year)
  • Fans of Nora Ephron will appreciate this "fresh take on classic rom-coms" that "captures the timeless romance of literary New York" (Jillian Medoff, author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful)
  • Named a Best Book of September 2025 by People!
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Media mentions for Hot Desk by Laura DickermanMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun
Falon Ballard calls this one 'truly perfect'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Struggling with an identity crisis, Sadie jumps at the chance to escape to Portugal — but a drunken plane meet-cute with Mal might force Sadie to confront what she really wants
  • Elena Armas promises, "Every Step She Takes will immediately win your heart"
  • "A rich exploration of queer identity and community, wrapped in a vacation romance" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Every Step She Takes by Alison CochrunMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams
Nanny Jessie thinks she found the perfect man in the grocery store — until things get complicated
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the internationally bestselling author of Our Stop
  • Featuring a fire alarm–induced meet-cute, a passionate love triangle, and a slow-burn
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Media mentions for Love at First Sight by Laura Jane WilliamsMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Head Witch in Charge by Avery Flynn
Two witches from enemy families discover their midnight marriage might not be a mistake…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From a USA Today bestselling author
  • To secure their divorce, Leona agrees to accompany Erik on an important trip — but could their journey lead them back to each other?
  • A "fun and sexy road-trip romance between perfectly mismatched witches" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Head Witch in Charge by Avery FlynnMEDIA MENTION:Library Journal
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Book cover for He Falls First by Jill Shalvis
Lucy Score declares this is 'the perfect escape'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Chef Penny isn't looking for love, but she can't ignore her chemistry with the gorgeous contractor working on her grandmother's dilapidated house
  • From a New York Times bestselling author who "should be on every reader's TBR list" (RT Book Reviews)
  • Jill Shalvis is Susan Mallery's "go-to read for humor and heart"
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