Romance

Romance

Hockey and Softball Collide in Bestselling Tessa Bailey’s Fake Dating Sports Rom-Com

What do you get when you combine a family of overachievers taking part in a week-long competition of dangerous and physically demanding events and a fake boyfriend? Well, you get Skylar Page’s current reality in Tessa Bailey’s new release, Pitcher Perfect. Skylar is the only member of her family who…

Kristin KeatonSeptember 8, 2025

Fiction Romance

“Fourth Wing” Meets “The Hunger Games” in Debut Dark Romantasy Trilogy

Within the first few pages, I knew I was going to love Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. This book — the first in a new romantasy trilogy — gripped me early on and didn’t let go. Dire Bound has all the best romantasy tropes: slow-burn romance, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, “who…

Katie BloomerMarch 17, 2025

Miscellany Romance

Up Close with The Ripped Bodice, an Indie Haven for Romantics, Readers and Writers

“We carry a lot of Jane Austen and then we skip a couple hundred years. We primarily focus on things published in the past 15 years.” A bookstore that promises shelves full of that kind of material is sure to gain some significant attention from the romance community — and…

BookTribFebruary 14, 2024

BooksToScreen Romance

The Intertwined Fates of Two Star-Crossed Couples in New Outlander Spinoff

For more than three decades, readers and viewers have been enthralled with the timeless love story of Jamie and Claire Fraser of the Outlander series, both in print and the Starz television series. On August 8, the Outlander universe expands even further into a new Starz series, Blood of My…

Jodé MillmanAugust 7, 2025

Romance

Love in the Time of Zombies: A Rom-Com With Bite

When I was given the chance to read ZomRomCom by Olivia Dade, I jumped on it like a hungry zombie on a freshly exposed brain. Of course I did. As the editor of an anthology called Necronomi-RomCom, I had found another of my people. And Olivia Dade didn't disappoint. The…

Gevera Bert PiedmontAugust 5, 2025

Romance

Grumpy-Sunshine Sports Rom-Com Serves Pickleball, Passion and Personal Growth

The pickleball craze shows no signs of slowing down — and neither does the smart banter, heartfelt angst and slow-burn romance in Pick Me, the latest charming novel from USA Today bestselling author Victoria Schade. Even if, like me, you’ve never picked up a paddle, this delightful coach-to-lovers romantic comedy…

Jenni L. WalshAugust 1, 2025

Listicles Romance

5 Books with Guilt-Free Spice

I mean, we all like the occasional something-something in our literature. There’s a reason romance is the #1 selling genre worldwide. It’s gripping, it’s enticing, and it hits us right in the chest. I love a book that tugs on my heartstrings, but I also like a book that shares its…

Charlie N. HolmbergJuly 15, 2025

Romance

Ultimate Summer Romance Read with “People We Meet on Vacation” Vibes

If you’re like me and have been inundated with People We Meet on Vacation content in anticipation of the upcoming film adaptation, you’re going to absolutely love this take on the friends-to-lovers trope! Emily Henry set the bar high, and Friends to Lovers by Sally Blakely succeeds in reaching it. …

Kristin KeatonJuly 22, 2025

Tall Poppy - The Forever Wedding Date by Tif Marcelo

Romance

Friends Turned Lovers Amid Wedding Chaos in Tif Marcelo’s Latest Harlequin Romance

Summer wedding season is in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time to add Tif Marcelo’s delightful new offering to your TBR! The Forever Wedding Date is the third book in the Spirit of the Shenandoah series and it drops July 29, 2025. In this Harlequin Special Edition romance,…

Suzy EnglandJuly 21, 2025

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Romance

Enemies-to-Lovers with Worldbuilding That Wows: Knightley’s Fantasy Is a Must-Read

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley is not your typical enemies-to-lovers story. It’s a rich, magical fantasy that blends political tension, dark humour and emotional depth so smoothly, I had to pause sometimes just to breathe. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to be pulled in this…

Sunday Juliet AdakuJuly 11, 2025

Romance

“Let’s Make a Scene” Is a Summer Romcom That Actually Lives Up To Expectations

Okay, let me start by admitting something: I’m not usually a romance reader. I’m more of a fantasy, morally-gray-love-interest, bring-on-the-magic type of girl. But this summer I was in the mood to have a little fun — maybe more than just a little. Enter Let’s Make a Scene by Laura…

Cemile AtarJuly 4, 2025

Miscellany Romance

Aunt Libra Answers Your Bookish Questions

Darlings! There I was having a negroni with Mrs. Bennet and the Lorax when it occurred to me that if you literary types would just consult your dear Auntie Libra, I could make things oh so much better. After all, who is better at helping you find your ideal book…

Aunt LibraMay 22, 2025

Listicles Romance

Treat Yourself to These 10 Book & Wine Pairings

During the pandemic, many people picked up a new hobby or skill while hunkering down at home. Me? Well, with the guidance of the Vivino app and thanks to my local grocery store’s BOGO wine deals, I became quite skilled at sampling wine. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignons, Red Blends, and Pinot…

Priscilla OliverasFebruary 17, 2022

Romance

Lana Ferguson’s Steamy Legal Romance Delivers Rivals-to-Lovers Heat and Heart

Overruled by Lana Ferguson barrels onto the page in a steamy scene that paints a clear picture of what we’re getting in this brand-new rivals-to-lovers romance. Dani and Ezra hate each other, but they also engage in clandestine meetings where they channel their professional hate into physical passion. Hooked from the…

Kristin KeatonJuly 3, 2025

Romance

Lauren Kate’s Latest Rom-Com Is Sweet, Messy and Totally Unexpected

Let’s get into the third romance book I’ve read this summer, and I’ve gotta say, something must have gotten into me to read all these romance books (I’m not a romance reader). The Spirit of Love by Lauren Kate gave me such unique vibes in a way that I personally…

Cemile AtarJuly 2, 2025

Romance

Spice and Laughter Converge in Stephanie Archer’s Latest Hockey Romance, “Gloves Off”

The gloves are off and rings are on in Stephanie Archer’s latest marriage of convenience hockey romance! Gloves Off is the 4th book in the Vancouver Storm series of interconnected standalone hockey romances, and it delivers all the charm and spice we’ve come to expect and love from these books.…

Kristin KeatonJune 18, 2025

Up Close with The Ripped Bodice, an Indie Haven for Romantics, Readers and Writers

The Intertwined Fates of Two Star-Crossed Couples in New Outlander Spinoff

5 Books with Guilt-Free Spice

Aunt Libra Answers Your Bookish Questions

Treat Yourself to These 10 Book & Wine Pairings

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