‘Flirting Lessons,’ ‘Just Our Luck,’ ‘Single Player’.Photo:Berkley; Alcove Press; Berkley
Berkley; Alcove Press; Berkley
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means you’re probably on the prowl for a hot squeeze — squeezing in as many romance books as you can read, that is! We asked some of our favorite bestselling and best-loved authors in the genre to recommend sexy, sultry, steamy books they’re excited about this February and beyond.Whether you’re a friends-to-lovers fan, swoon over royalty’s dalliances, go gaga for gamers, get hot for Hollywood hopefuls or need a fewFlirting Lessons, there’s bound to be something on this list to heat up your TBR.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means you’re probably on the prowl for a hot squeeze — squeezing in as many romance books as you can read, that is! We asked some of our favorite bestselling and best-loved authors in the genre to recommend sexy, sultry, steamy books they’re excited about this February and beyond.
Whether you’re a friends-to-lovers fan, swoon over royalty’s dalliances, go gaga for gamers, get hot for Hollywood hopefuls or need a fewFlirting Lessons, there’s bound to be something on this list to heat up your TBR.
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‘Courtroom Drama’.Harper
Harper
“I was absolutely obsessed withCourtroom Drama. The pining and longing just sucked me in. Every detail of the story was so vivid it felt like I was sitting in the witness box with Sydney and Damon. I couldn’t get enough of the romance and mystery with all the juicy details of a high-profile crime.” — Nisha J. Tuli, author ofTrial of the Sun Queenand the forthcomingNot Safe for Work
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‘The Love Lyric’.Berkley
Berkley
Later, when a beauty campaign thrusts them into a professional collab, sparks fly. Does their chemistry test the bounds of professionalism? Yes. And it makes for a delicious will-they-or-won’t-they romance." — Tia Williams, author ofA Love Song for Ricki Wildeand the forthcomingAudre & Bash are Just Friends
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‘The Romance Rivalry’.HarperCollins
HarperCollins
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‘Cover Story’.Grand Central Publishing
Grand Central Publishing
“I love a Hollywood romance, and Celia Laskey’sCover Storygave me everything I want in one — the glamour, the behind-the-scenes dirt and of course a devastatingly sexy movie star to fall head-over-heels for. The book is also a thoughtful look at grief and anxiety and the power love has to transform our lives."— Amy Spalding, author ofOn Her Terms
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‘Single Player’.Alcove Press
Alcove Press
“Tara Tai’s debut contemporary romcomSingle Playeris the most fun book I’ve read in years. Cat and Andi are thrown together to work on the romance plotlines of a major video game release and love starts to bloom outside the pixelated world. It’s a great queer romance for gaymers and nerds of all stripes, but even readers unfamiliar with gaming and D&D will find joy in this unique setting.” — TJ Alexander, author ofA Gentleman’s Gentleman
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‘If You Stayed’.Sourcebooks Casablanca
Sourcebooks Casablanca
“I can’t wait to pick up Brittainy Cherry’sIf You Stayedin April. She’s an amazing writer and an even better human being. Also, we share the same agent and Brittainy is her favorite so I need to scope out my competition.” — Lucy Score, author ofStory of My Life
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‘Losing Sight’.Generous Press
Generous Press
“I loved Tati Richardson’sLosing Sight, which blends magic and romance in a story about a sports reporter whose failing eyesight leads her to an enchanted pair of glasses — and into the arms of a charming optometrist. What makes this tale shine is Richardson’s balance of wit and tenderness as she explores grief and second chances. This modern fairy tale proves love grows richer — and steamier — after 40.” — Regina Black, author ofAugust Lane
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‘What If I Never Get Over You’.G.P. Putnam’s Sons
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
“No one writes falling in love like Paige Toon, and her new novel,What If I Never Get Over Youis her most heart-grabbing, gut-wrenching love story yet. Ellie and Ash fall in love over three days while interrailing around Europe and vow to meet up again, but don’t. Six years later, they are thrown together at a 500-year-old estate in Wales, and what follows is epic in scale and staggering in its beauty. I highly recommend preparing for a book hangover.” — Annabel Monaghan, author ofIt’s a Love Story
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‘Left of Forever’.St. Martin’s Griffin
St. Martin’s Griffin
“I read an early copy of Tarah Dewitt’s upcoming release,Left of Forever, and I already know it’s going to be one of my top books of the year. A realistic second-chance romance that is beautifully written — it’s the perfect blend of humor, emotion, and that chest-aching soulmate vibe that I love!” — Elsie Silver, author ofWild Eyesand the forthcomingWild Side
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‘A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke’.Amazon
Amazon
“The latest (and final) book in Herrera’sLas Leonasseries is an absolute triumph. It pairs Aurora Montalban Wright, a physician running an underground women’s clinic in Paris, with Apollo César Sinclair Robles, a newly minted duke still figuring out his place among the ton. This isn’t a match the aristocracy would approve of, and sinister forces are determined to keep them apart. Still, these two find themselves sharing a bed — and much to their surprise — a whole lot more.
Herrera accomplishes so much, imbuing this love story with humor and wit, challenging racist and misogynistic beliefs and showcasing the positively electric sexual and intellectual chemistry between these leads. This book is not to be missed.” — Mia Sosa, author ofWhen Javi Dumped Mari
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‘On Her Terms’.Kensington
Kensington
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‘Love on Tour’.She Writes Press
She Writes Press
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‘Just Our Luck’.
“The thing I love most about Denise Williams is that every book she writes is both one-of-a-kind and something special.Just Our Luckis no different, offering a fresh and delightful spin to the fake dating trope with donuts, a winning lottery ticket and a rich cast of side characters (no pun intended). And the icing on top? Williams' signature wit, steam and romance make it impossible not to root for Sybil and Kieran to find their happily-ever-after.” — Allison Ashley, author ofIf Tomorrow Never Comes
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‘Flirting Lessons’.Berkley
“I’m excited to read Jasmine Guillory’s newest romance,Flirting Lessons. As awkward as I am, I would have loved actual flirting lessons when I was first dating, and the idea of a flirting mentor falling for her mentee is positively delicious. Furthermore, with this being Jasmine’s first sapphic romance, this is bound to be a special one.” — Helen Hoang, author ofThe Heart Principle
source: people.com
