Feb 20 Edition: Angsty, First Love, Ice Queen, and More

Ellie Bishop is America’s sweetheart with a slew of award-winning rom-coms under her belt.

Unfortunately for her, the sweet girl next door bit is tiresome and doesn’t allow her to show the acting world what she’s really capable of.

If only her manager would find the roles Ellie craves. When he comes with an offer for a reality TV show, Ellie is less than thrilled. Wild Celebrities is not the action-packed adventure she was looking for.

From the acclaimed author of For Her Consideration comes a sweetly sexy, thoroughly modern new novel for the digital age about single life, social media, career goals, life-coaching apps, and making the bold move to grab your own happiness—and write your own love story.

Max Van Doren has a wish list, and a great career and a girlfriend are at the top. But despite being pretty good at her job as an assistant to one of Hollywood’s fastest rising talent agents, she has no idea how to move up the ladder. And when it comes to her love life, she’s stuck in perpetual lust for an adorably perfect bartender named Sadie. Her goals are clear—and Max has everything but the self-confidence to go for them. Even her mother seems to assume she’ll be crawling home to her childhood bedroom at some point . . .

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Goodbyes are no place to fall in love.

Paisley has fallen into bed with her friend Harper twice over the years, but it’s never meant anything more. Not until Harper is on her way out of their small-town home—forever.

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Love and plumbing collide as Natalie, a quirky plumber with a knack for unusual finds, and Dana, a rebellious woman from a strict family, embark on a passionate romance that tests their resolve to protect their love against all odds.

A lonely lesbian plumber and a waitress escaping her family’s expectations fall for each other despite the risks. But when true love blooms, will they find the courage to fight for their happiness or let prejudice and power tear them apart?

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Between duty and desire lies a tantalizing tale of fake dates, unexpected romance, and the challenge of melting an Ice Queen's heart

Ruby’s tasked with being her enigmatic Ice Queen boss’s fake date, but as feelings grow, the line between duty and desire blurs. In a world of high-profile events and luxurious retreats, she grapples with unexpected romance and the challenge of melting her boss’s guarded heart.

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An offbeat lesbian romantic comedy starring penguins, plotting, and payback.

For two clever, capable women, they turn out to be woeful at vengeance. But much to their dismay, they discover they’re pretty good at falling in love!

2 femme fatales star as enemies to lovers in this gripping tale

Devon and Nadia engage in a two-year cat-and-mouse dynamic marked by tension until Devon, battered, seeks refuge with Nadia. As they blur boundaries, their relationship shifts into domesticity. Realizing she endangers Nadia, Devon distances herself. However, when seeking revenge, Devon discovers Nadia’s peril, racing against odds to save her in a thrilling, uncertain climax.

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Sophie and Jessie have all summer to spend together, but will their love story wipe out before the first wave crashes?

It’s Sophie’s first time on a surfboard, and Jessie’s first time in love. Can the two sexy strangers teach each other what commitment means before the summer finally ends?

An unrequited crush. A stalker on the loose. Will she be able to save her boss?

My Boss’s Stalker is a steamy age gap sapphic romantic suspense. Follow these two as they navigate complicated relationships, fear, and unexpected serenity.

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Can she stop a violent and oppressive history from spiraling into a catastrophic future?

Distracted by a charming female medic, Sam “Valkyrie” Ryan struggles to stay focused on the mission as events quickly unravel. And with the conflict becoming dangerously unpredictable, secrets from the past catch Sam by surprise as she uncovers a plot to destroy all of humanity.

Falling in love is very different when you spend your life pushing others into it.

As one of Cupid’s assistants, Mary’s used to pushing others into love. However, when she falls in love herself, she’s absolutely clueless. Falling for a werewolf on the job? Is it even allowed? She’s about to find out.

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Moulin Rouge meets Holly Black in a thrilling sapphic friends-to-lovers romantasy!

Jamie Pacton, author of The Vermilion Emporium, dazzles in this whimsical and daring romantic fantasy. Fans of Fae lore, slow-burn sapphic pining, and decadently magical worlds will find The Absinthe Underground as ensorcelling as a fairy delight.

Not all curses should be broken. Not all fairytales end happily ever after.

The fate of a cursed kingdom rests on ancient secrets, broken promises, and fierce friendships in this gasp-worthy final book of the bestselling twisted fairytale Bone Spindle series.

Perfect for romantasy fans of Fourth Wing and Shadow and Bone, this dark, Imperial Russia-inspired romantic fantasy novel launches the These Monstrous Gods duology of draconic gods, political revolutions, and deadly magical powers from a Sunday Times bestselling author

Using ancient secrets, Galina and Sera’s mother grafted gods into their bones. Bound to brutal deities and granted forbidden power no commoner has held in a millennia, the sisters have grown up to become living weapons. Raised to overthrow an empire―no matter the cost.

“No one builds worlds like Melissa Marr.” ―Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author

The Magicians meets One Last Stop in this brand-new fantasy romance Remedial Magic, about an unassuming librarian who 1) has fallen in love with a powerful witch; 2) has discovered that she is a witch; and 3) must attend magical community college to learn how to save her new world from complete destruction by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr!

From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy—a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology.

Set in sixteenth-century Korea and richly infused with Korean folklore, The Fox Maidens is a timeless and powerful story about fighting for your place in the world, even when it seems impossible.

If Jordan lets her guard down and Mack in, will she get everything she wants, or will she be humiliated all over again?

For fans of Becky Albertalli and Kelly Quindlen, We Got the Beat is the perfect queer friends-to-enemies-to-lovers tale. With romance, fat representation, and a meaningful exploration on how past hurts can affect our future, Jenna Miller’s novel is sure to deliver all the feels.

The debut of a dynamite new voice from the South, Love and Hot Chicken is a spicy and hilarious Tennessee story about family, friendship, fried chicken, and two girls in love.

The Chickie Shak is something of a historical landmark. Red clapboard walls, thriving wasp population, yard-toilets resplendent with sunflowers. My best friend Lee Ray and I used to come after our softball games and snag a picnic table while our mammas ordered the home team special. Truth is, most people around here order the same thing until the day somebody throws their ashes off a roller coaster at Dollywood. The line snakes around the building as far as you can see, the grimiest bunch of Jessies, Pearls, and Scooters you ever did behold, hobnobbing in the parking lot from noon until night.

Mira finds love in the stacks, but will she have the courage to pursue it?

Being the director of a library that can’t keep the vandals and pranksters at bay is a tough job. When Mira hires lovely Chelle, it gets even tougher.

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They are made for each other. But can their love survive the ultimate test?

Vanessa is finally living her dream with Emma. What could possibly go wrong? One tiny bump under her fingertip changes everything, and Vanessa fears her fate is sealed. Is she destined to lose it all, including Emma?

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Continue the journey with Whit and Eli in this final installment of the Cast Iron Farm series.

The brilliance of their twins, Mack and Zack, rapidly develops, challenging Whit and Eli to keep up with their education. Their sensitivity to others and kindness are far beyond their youth and a testament to the family’s efforts to help them grow into young adults.