Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
Berkley, $19.00, 432 pages
Battle of the Bookstores is a charming, enemies-to-lovers romance brimming with bookish flair and heartfelt moments. Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson manage rival Boston bookstores until a new owner merges them and sparks a fierce summer sales competition. Their clashing personalities lead to tension, chaos, and undeniable chemistry. Unbeknownst to them, they’re also forming a deep connection through an anonymous online book forum. Witty, warm, and full of romantic tension, this novel cleverly blends rivalry with unexpected connection. Perfect for fans of cozy, character-driven love stories, Battle of the Bookstores is a delightful ode to books and love.
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Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen
Bramble, $18.99, 368 pages
Plus Size Player is a bold, refreshing romance that flips the script on modern love. Nina Ford is confident, curvy, and unapologetically in control, balancing multiple jobs, passions, and men to satisfy every part of her. That is, until her thrill-seeking “Fun Guy,” Russell Long, unexpectedly starts to meet all her emotional, intellectual, and romantic needs. Suddenly, Nina must face what she’s always avoided: putting her trust, and her heart, in one basket. Witty, sexy, and empowering, Plus Size Player is a deliciously fun read about love, self-discovery, and the power of choosing more for yourself and from others.
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Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver
Dell, $18.00, 352 pages
Slow Burn Summer is a sparkling, feel-good rom-com that delivers heat, heart, and humor in equal measure. When charming but flustered talent agent Charlie Francisco recruits actress Kate Elliott to pose as a reclusive author on a book tour, neither expects the ruse to spark real feelings. Kate, recovering from divorce, finds new purpose in pretending to be the voice behind a novel that reignites her belief in love. As the tour heats up, so does their chemistry when the line between act and reality begins to blur. With whip-smart banter and irresistible slow-burn romance, Slow Burn Summer is pure delight.
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Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler
Berkley, $19.00, 400 pages
Finders Keepers is a heartfelt and charming second-chance romance that blends buried treasure with buried feelings. After a breakup and career setback, Nina Hunnicutt returns home and straight into the path of Quentin Bell, her childhood best friend and former crush. When Quentin proposes they finish the treasure hunt that once ended their friendship, Nina agrees, hoping to reclaim more than just lost riches. As clues unravel, so do long-held secrets and old emotions. Witty, tender, and full of small-town nostalgia, Finders Keepers is a delightful story about rediscovery, healing the past, and finding the true treasures in life and in love.
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