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Laura Kay
Positive Booklist Lighthearted ... This sweet LGBT slow-burn romance is balanced by well-developed secondary characters, snappy dialogue ... For readers who enjoy British contemporary romance authors with a wry sense of humor, like Alexis Hall.
Jasmine Guillory
Rave Booklist Guillory continues to thril ... Readers who enjoy tales of the rich and famous will swoon over red-carpet dress fittings and paparazzi-dodging hijinks. Tender love scenes and a believable romantic awakening that builds slowly while taking mental health issues seriously further demonstrate Guillory’s storytelling star power.
Rave Booklist Equal parts political and erotic, Dickey’s posthumously published novel is a shining example of his skill at combining a compelling narrative voice, sharp social commentary, and poetic prose to create a complex tale featuring sensual characters with truly unique perspectives.
Sister Souljah
Positive Booklist ... an inventive sequel ... Souljah’s fans will recognize familiar themes from her earlier realistic coming-of-age novel, while this raw and otherworldly tale conveys the terrible consequences of Winter’s poor choices, which will haunt her until she begs for redemption.
Rebekah Weatherspoon
Positive Booklist Weatherspoon’s heart-melting follow-up to A Cowboy to Remember (2020) is a perfect fit for fans of contemporary romance authors Jasmine Guillory and Alexa Martin.
Kristin Harmel
Positive Booklist ... heartbreakingly real but forgotten stories from World War II, blended with a dash of suspense ... Recommend to fans of romantic historical fiction, including All the Ways We Said Goodbye (2020).
Talia Hibbert
Rave Booklist ... wickedly funny ... Dani and Zaf’s ability to finally push past the fear of rejection and cope with depression and anxiety, as well as their devilishly good dialogue, make for engaging and authentic diverse characters. Hibbert is a rising star, and this tale will appeal to all contemporary romance fans, including those who enjoy British romantic comedies.
Norman Ohler
Positive Booklist ...the fascinating and tragic tale of a ragtag, idealistic crew of nonconformists hiding in plain sight while secretly working to fight the Nazis from within ... This unbelievable yet true story is richly detailed thanks to the participation of descendants of these courageous resistance fighters; with their help, Ohler succeeds in vividly thwarting the Nazis’ attempts to erase these heroes from history.
Sophie Heawood
Rave Booklist Smart, funny, and touching ... [Heawood\'s] journey from singlehood to motherhood is captured in delightful vignettes with cheeky titles ... Heawood presents a perfect mashup of wit and style with excellent comedic timing and the ability to capture the essence of whatever scene she is observing. Recommended for everyone who enjoys memoirs that read like humor essays à la Nora Ephron.
Alexa Martin
Rave Booklist Martin expertly captures the struggle between the need for a quiet, ordinary life and the demands of an all-star career path that invites gossip, grudges, and jealousy. In this delicious follow-up to Intercepted, Martin once again draws on her own experience as an NFL wife to create a winning sports romance.
Alyssa Cole
Rave Booklist ... Torturous memories ... Anger and trauma ... This third and hopefully not last installment in Cole’s Loyal League series, following A Hope Divided (2017), is historical romance at its finest.
Alexa Martin
Rave Booklist Fresh voices and strong multicultural characters from every rung of the social ladder make Martin’s debut novel a must-read for fans of contemporary romance with a sporty twist. This witty, sexy, and refreshingly realistic take on what it’s like to date a professional athlete is a reflection of Martin’s real-life experience as an NFL wife.