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This Month’s Best New Historical Romance
 
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Book cover for Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa
Could a transcontinental adventure — and only one cabin — bring two enemies together?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Rebellious heiress Gabriela clashes with the pragmatic Duke of Whitfield in this steamy USA Today bestseller
  • “Liana De la Rosa’s bright, vibrant romances crackle with fierce heroines and fascinating history,” says Sarah MacLean
  • The 19th-century Mexico setting is “a breath of fresh air in the landscape of historical romance” (New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan)
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Media mentions for Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la RosaMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, People, Town & Country, Paste, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe
A charming swindler and a long-lost orphan fall in love in this Anastasia retelling
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Joanna Shupe brings her singeing hot love scenes, eye for historical detail, and gift for spinning a riveting yarn” (Entertainment Weekly) to this USA Today bestseller
  • Leo thinks Josie is the key to claiming the reward for finding a wealthy family’s long-missing baby. But their unexpected romance will change everything…
  • “The queen of steamy Gilded Age stories” (Library Journal) is earning rave reviews for this stunning release
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Media mentions for The Gilded Heiress by Joanna ShupeMEDIA MENTIONS:Entertainment Weekly, Paste, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Second Death of Locke by V. L. Bovalino
BookTok is raving over this breathtaking fantasy romance with off-the-charts yearning
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • If she dies, so does magic… Mage Kier and guardian Grey are bound together, but will a dangerous mission to protect an enemy child tear them apart?
  • The stakes are high in this love story with touch-him-and-die vibes
  • “This is how you do chemistry… A masterful epic that combines classic fantasy world-building with an endearing ragtag found family” (Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries)
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Media mentions for The Second Death of Locke by V. L. BovalinoMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, People, Paste, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Literary Hub
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Book cover for A Waltz on the Wild Side by Erica Ridley
A spirited playwright and a quiet poet go from enemies to reluctant allies to lovers
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Enjoy madcap adventures and quirky, lovable characters in a Regency tale that’s “imaginative and vastly entertaining” (BookPage)
  • Jacob Wynchester has always been the quietest of his siblings — so his attraction to fiery Vivian Henry takes him by surprise!
  • “Fans of the nuanced, companionable, and charming Erica Ridley will be delighted” (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for A Waltz on the Wild Side by Erica RidleyMEDIA MENTIONS:Town & Country, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Lady Like by Mackenzi Lee
‘An absolute treasure for fans of Bridgerton’ (Booklist) with Julia Quinn’s stamp of approval
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Emily Henry “inhaled” this “genuinely strikingly funny romantic romp”
  • As a rebellious performer and a modest lady compete to marry the same duke, they wind up falling for each other…
  • “Emily and Harry are a delight. They’re funny and offbeat and vivid” (BookPage)
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Media mentions for Lady Like by Mackenzi LeeMEDIA MENTIONS:Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for To Heist and to Hold by Christina Britton
Sarah MacLean fans will love this entertaining new series about justice-seeking widows
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Vigilante widow Heloise must win over casino owner Ethan — but all bets are off when they start gambling with their hearts!
  • Passionate, deeply emotional romance with a dollop of mystery
  • “A seductive heist storyline and a cast of fun heroines who readers will be hoping to get their own happily ever afters” (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for To Heist and to Hold by Christina BrittonMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Nanny’s Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennett
Three rambunctious children are a handful — can she also manage her feelings for their ducal guardian?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Spirited nanny Emmeline is thrown headfirst into a romance with the clever, handsome Duke of St. Lawrence
  • “A whimsical, wonderfully romantic treasure trove of laugh-out-loud delights” recommended by India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
  • This Regency tale with a sprinkle of magic is guaranteed to charm!
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Media mentions for The Nanny’s Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose BennettMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas
The deeply romantic historical novel that proves ‘possession can be hot’ (The New York Times)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In the sleepy mountains of 18th-century Mexico, Isabel and Elias — her fiancé’s off-limits cousin — race to banish the demon from Isabel’s body
  • Tension-filled longing and can’t-put-it-down pacing combine in “a sexy and hypnotic journey from one of the genre’s best rising stars” (Paste)
  • “Cañas strikes the perfect balance between historical fiction, gothic horror… and, of course, a slow-burn romance” (USA Today)
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Media mentions for The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel CañasMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Vulture, Paste, Variety, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Bad Luck Bride by Laura Lee Guhrke
Fourteen years ago, a whirlwind romance ended in heartbreak — but one kiss will reignite their passion
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “A pleasure to read, with enjoyable characters, fun dialogue, and engaging historical detail” (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Lady Kay Matheson has always been an unlucky bride. But could her first love, now a self-made man, have been the perfect match all along?
  • A swoon-worthy Victorian romance by a New York Times bestselling author
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