Romance Fiction

Eve Brown, a self-proclaimed hot mess, faces a wake-up call from her parents to prove herself. When she inadvertently causes chaos at a wedding, her chance encounter with Jacob Wayne, a control-freak bed and breakfast owner, leads to a tumultuous collision of personalities. Despite initial clashes, Eve's unexpected assistance after injuring Jacob's arm complicates their relationship further, leaving both questioning their preconceived notions about each other. See Also: Get a Life, Chloe Brown and Take a Hint, Dani Brown

Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn't told her family and now has terrible writer's block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina's spare key while she's out of town. But Rosie doesn't know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking--for lack of a better word--on Instagram for the last few months. See Also: The Spanish Love Deception

Ana María Luna Valdés has strived to be the perfect daughter, the perfect niece, and the perfect representative of the powerful Luna family. So when Ana María is secretly sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge from the French occupation of Mexico, she experiences her first taste of freedom far from the judgmental eyes of her domineering father. If only she could ignore the piercing looks she receives across ballroom floors from the austere Mr. Fox.

Yasmen and Josiah Wade, once deeply in love, find themselves questioning if they're truly ready to move on from their failed marriage. Despite their attempts to co-parent and run a business together, their magnetic connection leads to a rekindling of passion. However, as old wounds resurface, they must confront whether they can truly find lasting happiness together the second time around.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band--if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.

Hannah Brooks, an Executive Protection Agent, is tasked with guarding superstar actor Jack Stapleton from a dangerous stalker. To maintain secrecy about Jack's situation, they pretend to be in a relationship while at his family's Texas ranch. As Hannah navigates her professional duties, she finds herself grappling with the unexpected challenge of protecting her own heart amidst the charade.

Misery Lark, daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman, is tasked with upholding a peace alliance with Weres, leading her to marry the ruthless Alpha Lowe Moreland. Despite their distrust, Misery harbors personal motives for the alliance beyond politics. As tensions rise, she is prepared to confront the challenges, even if it means facing a life alone among the Weres.

Isabelle, a young Black woman working in publishing, seizes an opportunity to secure a promotion by coaxing a reclusive author into finishing his overdue manuscript. Despite initial reservations, Isabelle and Beau, the author, find unexpected connections as they collaborate. As their deadline approaches, they uncover shared experiences and potential for something more than a professional relationship.

A plus size witch must team up with a handsome stranger to help protect her village from an otherworldly force--but will she be able to protect her heart?

A long-standing regular at kink club Frankie's, April's kind of seen it all. As a trans woman, she's used to being the scenic rest stop for others on their way to a happily-ever-after. Then Dennis Martin walks into Frankie's, fresh from Seattle and looking a little lost. April just meant to be friendly, but one flirtatious drink turns into one hot night. But when their relationship moves from complicated to impossible, April will have to decide how much she's willing to want.

Wild child Isidora Avramov is a thrill chaser, adept demon summoner, and--despite the whole sexy-evil-sorceress vibe--also a cuddly animal lover. But when someone starts sabotaging the celebrations leading up to this year's Beltane festival with dark, dangerous magic, a member of the rival Thorn family gets badly hurt--throwing immediate suspicion on the Avramovs. To clear the Avramov name and step up for her family when they need her the most, Issa agrees to serve as a co-investigator, helping none other than archenemy Rowan Thorn get to the bottom of things

Longtime personal assistant Georgie Mulcahy has made a career out of putting others before herself. When an unexpected upheaval sends her away from her hectic job in L.A. and back to her hometown, Georgie must confront an uncomfortable truth... But then Georgie comes across a forgotten artifact--a 'friendfic' diary she wrote as a teenager... a guidebook for getting started on a new path. Georgie's plans hit a snag when she comes face to face with an unexpected roommate... But this quiet, grouchy man is more than just his reputation, and he offers to help Georgie with her quest. As the two make their way through her wishlist, Georgie begins to realize that what she truly wants might not be in the pages of her diary after all.

Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine-a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude...and sexy as hell. But he's still the enemy. He helps her make the national team, she puts in a good word with her dad. The only potential snag? This bone-deep, body-numbing, mind-spinning chemistry they're trying to ignore. It's a dangerous game they're playing, but the risks just might be worth it.

At 47, newly divorced makeup artist Lela Bennett is dreading her next steps. Dating. Meeting people. Not letting herself go. But then she runs into Donovan James and tries something different--sleeping with her sexy crush from college. Unfortunately, in a post-orgasm stupor, Lela confesses she was in love with Donovan all those years ago. He responds by leaving while she sleeps. The next morning, her gray hairs are practically taunting her. She knows she has to get it together. Forget men. Embrace her age. Own her gray.

Harriet and Wyn, once the perfect couple, are now pretending to be together during their yearly Maine cottage getaway with friends, despite having broken up five months ago. They hide their lingering feelings while keeping up appearances to spare their friends' feelings. As they navigate the charade, they must confront their unresolved emotions and the difficulty of pretending to be in love when they still deeply desire each other. See Also: Book Lovers, Beach Reads, and People We Meet on Vacation.

When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. That's where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. Their first attempt at a one-night stand fails, as does their second, and their third, because being with Quan is more than sex—he accepts Anna on an unconditional level that she herself has just started to understand. However, when tragedy strikes Anna's family she takes on a role that she is ill-suited for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves. See Also: The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test

A young Black British woman who has no interest in love unexpectedly finds herself caught up in a fake relationship with the man she warned her girls about.

Successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley just needs to find some balance and de-stress. According to her friends Samiah and Taylor, what London really needs is a casual hookup. A night of fun with no strings. But no one--least of all London--expected it to go down at her high school reunion with Drew Sullivan, millionaire, owner of delicious abs, and oh yes, her archnemesis.

Gus is not normal. And he's fine with that. All he wants is to be left alone. Until Casey, an asexual stoner hipster and the newest employee at Lottie's Lattes, enters his life. For some reason, Casey thinks Gus is the greatest thing ever. And maybe Gus is starting to think the same thing about Casey, even if Casey is obsessive about Instagramming his food. But Gus isn't normal and Casey deserves someone who can be. Suddenly wanting to be that someone, Gus steps out of his comfort zone and plans to become the most normal person ever. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

Makeda Hicks has lost her job and her girlfriend in one fell swoop. The last thing she's in the mood for is to rehash the story of her grandmother's infamous summer fling with a runaway prince from Ibarania, or the investigator from the World Federation of Monarchies tasked with searching for Ibarania's missing heir. Yet when Beznaria Chetchevaliere crashes into her life, the sleek and sexy investigator exudes exactly the kind of chaos that organized and efficient Makeda finds irresistible, even if Bez is determined to drag her into a world of royal duty Makeda wants nothing to do with.

Octavia Zarola reluctantly accepts a job from her sworn enemy, Torran Fletcher, to save her bounty hunting crew. However, as they uncover a plot endangering peace between humans and Valoffs, Tavi suspects Torran's ulterior motives. With her crew's fate at stake, Tavi faces a heart-wrenching decision between loyalty to her crew or her heart's desires.

It's been months since aspiring journalist Kian Andrews has heard from his ex-boyfriend, Hudson Rivers, but an urgent text has them meeting up at a café. Hudson has a favor to ask—he wants Kian to pretend to be his boyfriend while his parents are in town, and Kian reluctantly agrees. The dinner doesn't go exactly as planned, and suddenly Kian is Hudson's plus one to Georgia's wedding of the season. But their fake relationship is starting to feel like it might be more than a means to an end, and it's time for both men to fact-check their feelings

Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. A competitive figure skater since she was five years old and with a full college scholarship thanks to her place on the Maple Hills skating team, Nathan Hawkins has never had a problem he couldn't solve. As captain of the Maple Hills Titans, he knows the responsibility of keeping the hockey team on the ice rests on his shoulders. When Stassie's skating partner faces an uncertain future, Nate looks like her best option to advance in competition. The pair become stuck together in more ways than one, but it's fine, because Stassie is sure she doesn't like hockey players...right?

To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy.

The billionaire CEO never planned to marry - until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows: Vivian Lau, jewellery heiress and daughter of his newest enemy. It doesn't matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. There's only one problem: now that he has her... he can't bring himself to let her go. See Also: King of Pride

Avital Cohen isn't wearing underpants--woefully, for unsexy reasons. Chronic pelvic pain has forced her to sideline her photography dreams and her love life. It's all she can do to manage her family's kosher bakery, Best Babka in Brooklyn, without collapsing. She needs hired help. And distractingly handsome Ethan Lippmann seems the perfect fit. Except Ethan isn't there to work--he's undercover, at the behest of his ironfisted grandfather. As they bake side by side, Ethan soon finds himself more interested in Avital than in stealing family secrets, especially as he helps her find the chronic pain relief--and pleasure--she's been missing.

When Viola Carroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live, at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood. Only when their families reconnect, years after the war, does Viola learn how deep that loss truly was. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated so far into grief that Viola barely recognises her old friend in the lonely, brooding man he has become. As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings. Feelings that would have been impossible once and may be impossible still, but which Viola cannot deny. Even if they cost her everything, all over again.

After burning out in her corporate marketing career, Michelle Amato has built a thriving freelance business as a graphic designer. Gabriel Aguilar left the Bronx at eighteen to escape his parents' demanding expectations, but it also meant saying goodbye to Michelle, his best friend and longtime crush. Now, he's the successful co-owner of LA's hottest celebrity gym, with an investor who insists on opening a New York City location. It's the last place Gabe wants to go, but when Michelle is unexpectedly brought on board to spearhead the new marketing campaign, everything Gabe's been running from catches up with him. See Also: You Had Me At Hola

Elsie Hannaway, a theoretical physicist working as an adjunct professor, supplements her income by being a fake girlfriend. However, her carefully crafted world unravels when she encounters Jack Smith, the brother of one of her clients, who happens to be the very physicist who ruined her mentor's career. Jack also holds the key to Elsie's dream job, creating a dilemma that forces her to confront her professional ambitions and personal feelings. See Also: The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain

Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chef's Special. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flying--not quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Still, she's focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money. After announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. They're there to prove the trolls--including a fellow contestant and their dad--wrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan. As London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and London's steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchen--and they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after.

Discover love from times long ago... Join Bolu Babalola as she retells the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology in this stunning collection. From the homoromantic Greek myths, to magical Nigerian folktales, to the ancient stories of South Asia, Bolu brings new life to tales that truly show the vibrance and colours of love around the world.

When Declan meets Sidney - a popular nonbinary YouTuber with an advice show - an opportunity presents itself: as part of The Love Study, Declan will go on a series of dates arranged by Sidney and report back on how the date went in the next episode. The dates are sort of blah. It's not Sidney's fault; the folks participating are (mostly) great people, but there is no chemistry there. Maybe Declan's just broken. Or maybe the problem is that the only person he's feeling chemistry with is Sidney.

A young noblewoman must pair up with an alleged witch to ward off a curse in this sapphic romance set 1814.

Struggling artist Cassie Greenberg finds a seemingly perfect apartment in Chicago, only to discover her roommate, Frederick J. Fitzwilliam, is not quite normal—he's a vampire. Despite the unconventional situation, Frederick's caring gestures and undeniable charm draw Cassie in. As their relationship deepens, Cassie must decide whether to embrace the supernatural world and the proposition Frederick offers.

A shy bookworm enlists her charming neighbor to help her score a date, not knowing he's the obscure author she's been corresponding with, in this sparkling and heart-fluttering romance.

August, a cynical young woman, believes in neither magic nor love stories, aiming to navigate life independently in New York City. However, her mundane subway commute takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Jane, a captivating girl who seems displaced from the 1970s. As August delves into helping Jane, she realizes she may need to reconsider her skepticism and embrace the possibility of belief in something beyond the ordinary.

After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who's ten years younger than her and as casual as they come--the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable.

Patience is a kindhearted country girl, eking out a living in Edwardian England as tremors of social change rock the world around her. Selfless, dutiful, and just a touch naïve, she takes to both her place as a parlor maid and to her new roommate, the bookish and progressive lady's maid, Esther. Patience and Esther slowly come to realize the world is wider and full of more adventure and opportunity than they ever imagined . . . so long as they find the will to seize it. In graphic novel format.

Marian Hayes, the Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. Of course, the evil, murderous man deserved what was coming to him, but now she must flee to the countryside. Unfortunately, the only person she can ask for help is the charismatic criminal who is blackmailing her—and who she may have left tied up a few hours before... See Also: It Takes Two to Tumble; The Queer Principles of Kit Webb; The Ruin of a Rake

Blind Seattle-based YouTuber Dovid Rosenstein discovers Irish gamer Sam Doyle's YouTube channel and is instantly captivated. Despite the distance, they form a close connection through exchanges of DMs, leading to the question of whether love can transcend geographical boundaries.

A woman goes head-to-head with the CEO of a corporation threatening to destroy her neighborhood in this fresh and modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice by debut author Nikki Payne.

Magistrate Li Chen harbors a secret. One that could destroy his hard-earned reputation, as well as his growing passion for the talented courtesan, Song Yi. Li Chen's duty to his family and the Emperor must come before the desires of his heart, but when a stranger to the city is found dead near the House of Heavenly Peaches, where Song Yi is indentured, the complicated nature of their relationship becomes the least of his troubles.

Naval Chief Derrick Fox seeks revenge on his ex by orchestrating a rebound fling, enlisting the help of Arthur Euler, a master at unconventional solutions. However, their staged relationship takes an unexpected turn when a viral video of their kiss complicates matters. As their fake relationship begins to feel increasingly genuine, both Derrick and Arthur are forced to confront the possibility of a real future together that neither anticipated.

Brooklynite Eva Mercy is a single mom and bestselling erotica writer, who is feeling pressed from all sides. Shane Hall is a reclusive, enigmatic, award-winning literary author who, to everyone's surprise, shows up in New York. When Shane and Eva meet unexpectedly at a literary event, sparks fly, raising not only their past buried traumas, but the eyebrows of New York's Black literati.

Former sweethearts team up to find potential treasure in the Utah wilderness—but the only thing more treacherous than the hunt might be their feelings for each other.

Nareh Bedrossian, feeling pressure to find a partner who shares her romantic ideals, embarks on a journey orchestrated by her mother to attend Explore Armenia, a series of events aimed at connecting her with potential Armenian suitors. Unexpectedly, it's Erebuni, a woman deeply rooted in Armenian culture and witchy arts, who captures Nar's attention. With Erebuni by her side, the events become less of a chore and more of an adventure, but Nar must confront her own identity as a bisexual woman in the process.

Fake dating gets a magical twist in this enchanting queer romantic comedy where a witch worries that the real feelings brewing between her and her crush were sparked by an accidental love potion, and the only way out of the disastrous spell is a healthy dose of the truth—drink up, witches.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can't escape. Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart. But when he's forced to look after his best friend's sister, he starts to feel something in his chest: A crack. A melt. A fire that could end his world as he knew it. Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can't remember. But despite her broken past, she's never stopped seeing the beauty in the world...including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn't want. See Also: Twisted Games

Jamie Westenberg and Bea Wilmot have nothing in common except a meet-disaster and the mutual understanding that they couldn't be more wrong for each other. But when the people closest to them play Cupid and trick them into going on a date, Jamie and Bea realize they have something else in common after all—an undeniable need for revenge.

In the late 1950s--a hostile time for gay men--reporter Nick Russo forms an unlikely friendship with Andy Fleming, the son of a newspaper-tycoon father, and as they work closely together, they fall in love and must decide if, for the first time, they're willing to fight.

When Dunni left Nigeria for college in America, she vowed to find her way back to her boyfriend Obinna. Twelve years later, their vow is a thing of the past. Dunni is a geneticist in Seattle, engaged to a man she doesn't love. Her future is laid out for her; everything is going according to plan until she returns to Nigeria and runs into Obinna. The shy, awkward boy is now a sophisticated, confident man, and there is still a deep connection between them. But when devastating secrets are revealed, she's left questioning whether the love that consumed her as a teenager is worth holding on to.

Ari and Josh initially despise each other due to a shared connection with the same woman. However, years later, following their respective breakups, they unexpectedly find solace in each other's company and form a genuine friendship. As friends-without-benefits, they navigate late-night Netflix sessions and online dating woes, enjoying the comfort of their platonic relationship. Yet, as they lean on each other for support, the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur, challenging the boundaries they've set for themselves.

Feyi Adekola, still reeling from the loss of her partner five years ago, seeks to rediscover life's joys. Encouraged by her best friend Joy, Feyi tentatively ventures into the dating world. A chance encounter at a rooftop party leads to an unexpected summer filled with luxury trips, decadent experiences, and career opportunities she never anticipated, sparking a newfound zest for life.

Dr. Briana Ortiz's life is in disarray, with a pending divorce, her brother's health crisis, and professional frustrations mounting. However, her perspective shifts when she receives an unexpected letter from Dr. Jacob Maddox, who challenges her initial impressions of him. As they exchange letters and share unconventional lunch dates, Briana discovers a surprisingly funny and endearing side to Jacob, leading to unexpected connections and a fresh outlook on life.