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20 of Our Favorite Love Stories Ever

  • FICTION

    28 SUMMERS

    JUNE 16, 2020

FICTION

28 SUMMERS

by Elin Hilderbrand

Oh for the days when life was a picnic on the beach: Hilderbrand sets the gold standard in escapist fiction. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A PRINCESS IN THEORY

    FEB. 27, 2018

FICTION

A PRINCESS IN THEORY

by Alyssa Cole

A delightful and sexy take on love between a suave African prince and a nerdy epidemiology student. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BOOK LOVERS

    MAY 3, 2022

FICTION

BOOK LOVERS

by Emily Henry

A heartfelt and hilarious read about books, sisters, and writing your own love story. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER

    JULY 13, 2021

FICTION

IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER

by Tessa Bailey

Another winning romance from an author at the top of her game. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    LOVE LETTERING

    JAN. 1, 2020

  • FICTION

    ICE PLANET BARBARIANS

    NOV. 30, 2021

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

ICE PLANET BARBARIANS

by Ruby Dixon

The perfect blend of sweet, sexy romance and a riveting, high-stakes survival story. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    OUTLANDER

    JULY 1, 1991

ROMANCE

OUTLANDER

by Diana Gabaldon

A satisfying treat, with extra scoops of excitement and romance that make up for certain lapses in credibility. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    LOVE, THEORETICALLY

    JUNE 13, 2023

  • FICTION

    THE EARL TAKES ALL

    APRIL 26, 2016

ROMANCE

THE EARL TAKES ALL

by Lorraine Heath

A steamy romance that uses the strict rules of Regency Britain to excellent effect. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN

    NOV. 5, 2019

ROMANCE

GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN

by Talia Hibbert

A revelation. Hilarious, heartfelt, and hot. Hibbert is a major talent. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    REBEL

    MAY 28, 2019

FICTION

REBEL

by Beverly Jenkins

A satisfying start to a new historical series from one of romance’s finest writers. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    MARRYING WINTERBORNE

    MAY 31, 2016

ROMANCE

MARRYING WINTERBORNE

by Lisa Kleypas

Kleypas is a masterful writer, and her latest offering will be welcomed by fans old and new. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE SOULMATE EQUATION

    MAY 18, 2021

FICTION

THE SOULMATE EQUATION

by Christina Lauren

A sexy, science-filled, and surprising romance full of warmth and wit. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BRAZEN AND THE BEAST

    JULY 30, 2019

ROMANCE

BRAZEN AND THE BEAST

by Sarah MacLean

Classic MacLean: smoking hot, emotionally rich, thrilling, and unforgettable. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE DATING PLAYBOOK

    AUG. 17, 2021

FICTION

THE DATING PLAYBOOK

by Farrah Rochon

This football romance is a total knockout: funny, sexy, and full of heart. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE LUCKIEST LADY IN LONDON

    NOV. 5, 2013

ROMANCE

THE LUCKIEST LADY IN LONDON

by Sherry Thomas

A beautifully written, exquisitely seductive, powerfully romantic gem of a romance. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE

    JUNE 8, 2021

FICTION

SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE

by Tia Williams

A hugely satisfying romance that is electrifying and alive. Full review >

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