Valentine’s Day is almost here, and so are the books we’ve been waiting for all season. Check out this list of seven new romantic stories that have just hit the shelves!
Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy
New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy delivers tension, plot twists, and a dose of humor in her latest novel, Girl Abroad, the author’s newest standalone offering. This fun & lively tale takes place – you guessed it- abroad (London, to be specific) and is centered around Abby Bly, a former rock star’s daughter who has been kept under close watch up until her semester abroad.
Cutting loose from a strict upbringing, Abby finds herself in scandals, romantic entanglements, and unexpected adventures as she meets a new cast of characters in the UK. Finally free from her father’s fame & strict rules, Abbey meets twists & turns aplenty in the form of an unexpected love interest (did we mention he’s her roommate?), a mysterious scandal featuring a high-profile British family, and a love triangle she didn’t see coming.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Tia Williams, bestselling author of Seven Days in June has returned to tell an enchanting story of history, art and one life-changing February. Emily Henry calls this one “Funny, sexy, and breathtakingly romantic”.
In modern Harlem, where the magic and effects of the Renaissance still linger, Ricki Wilde moves into a brownstone and hopes for a chance at a fresh beginning. Now that she’s left behind her socialite family who are members of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, her dream to open a flower shop can finally come true.
When Ricki encounters a mysterious musician with whom her life is uniquely and irreversibly linked, her world is knocked off balance.
The Catch by Amy Lea
“Overboard”, anyone? The Catch starts with a meet-cute right out of a rom-com movie. An uptight Boston fashion influencer meets a grumpy, gruff fisherman in this opposites-attract feel-good piece of fiction, the latest from author Amy Lea.
In an attempt to bring herself back into the spotlight, influencer Melanie Karlsen heads to a rural Canadian fishing village for some serious ‘me time’ – plus photo-ops. She certainly isn’t expecting to butt heads with Evan, a burly and bearded fisherman with a bad attitude who just happens to own the inn where she’s staying.
The plot thickens when a boating accident renders Evan unconscious – just long enough for his family to get the wrong end of the stick, and mistake Melanie for his fiance. As we come to find out, Mel & Evan both have a few things to gain by going along with this unexpected misunderstanding and decide to play along. Cue the cozy campfires, romantic strolls through nature, and love ‘in the wild’, and these two may not be pretending for much longer.
Lonely For You Only by Monica Murphy
NYT bestselling author and BookTok favorite Monica Murphy’s latest, Lonely for You Only, is a new-adult romance sure to satisfy younger love-story lovers.
Scarlett Lancaster, an heiress about to celebrate her 18th birthday, is having a major birthday party. Her father is sparing no expense and hires a famous pop star for the event. Rather than the current mega-star Scarlett is expecting, she winds up with Tate Ramsey, a former teen idol who has been through hell and back on a healing journey of his own.
Caught kissing at Scarlett’s party, the two end up a viral sensation that sends both careers blooming and Scarlett & Tate into the spotlight. They take advantage of the moment – for both their careers – but will they end up with true love as well as a social media scandal?
The Spy and I by Tiana Smith
If you’re looking to raise your heart rate in more ways than one, this spy romance from debut author Tiana Smith will do just the trick.
Dove Barkley is on the run, roped into a dangerous government mission. The only issue? They’ve mistaken her for her sister, an actual undercover CIA operative — but it’s too late now that Dove is involved. Now, she’s paired up with Mendez, her sister’s partner who she’s not quite sure she can trust. But Mendez is smart, capable, and distractingly attractive.
With a team of trained assassins after her, evidence that can help prevent a national tragedy, and a growing suspicion of Mendez, can Dove step into her sister’s shoes and protect what’s important?
The Friendship Club by Robyn Carr
Robyn Carr’s newest novel centers around several female friends, navigating several disparate love lives through the lens of their powerful relationships with one another. In this moving novel, we join four women – each at a tumultuous moment in time – as they navigate budding romance, disastrous dates, heartbreaking losses, and more.
Celebrity cooking show host Marni McGuire has been married twice – she is now a divorcee and a widow – and considers herself happily single. Her pregnant daughter isn’t so sure about the ‘happily’ part, and is determined to fix her mother up on increasingly catastrophic dates.
Also in the mix in this multi-generational, female-friendship-focused novel is Marni’s best friend, as well as a young intern on the cooking show Marni hosts. Plot twists abound for each character, and they lean on one another through a host of unexpected challenges. This refreshing new take on modern love and the many ways it manifests has plenty of romance, but at its heart, The Friendship Club – as the name would suggest – is a story about friendship. It’s perfect for Galentine’s Day or a February book club read.
The Last Days Of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott
Kylie Scott brings readers a fun-filled rom-com reminiscent of Red, White and Royal Blue and The Last Holiday.
Lilah is not expecting Good Witch Willow to share five predictions after Lilah saves her life. Soon, she learns several shocking things — among them are the winning lottery numbers, her soulmate’s name, and the knowledge that she will die in a week. So when she nearly runs someone off the road, she isn’t prepared to come face to face with a prince, let alone the one who is supposedly her soulmate.
Heat rises between Lilah and the playboy prince, as paparazzi follows closely, the royal family disapproves, and Lilah’s clock ticks down the days. Can she trust everything the Witch predicted, or is there a way to escape her own destiny? And could anybody fall in love in only a week?
