Here are EWs five April titles. Parkers sense of humor is matched by equal wells of heart. But Johnson complicates things further with his angsty backstory. Credit: Carina Press; MIRA; Penguin From foodies to romance readers to Anglophiles, Johnsons characters are instantly relatable and endearing. Things get complicated when star football player T.K. Moore, Poppys ex-high-school-boyfriend and the father of her child, comes back into her life. Carina Press Poppy has spent 10 years thinking T....

Though, Hunting knows how to craft a delicious take on two characters who love a good puck. If you didnt think pick-up trucks were sexy, you will now. If youre a sucker for swashbucklers, youll find the many buried treasures within well worth your time. Credit: Avon Books; Kensington; Forever His cruelty is only lessened by the even worse abuses of Lorelais truly villainous brother. Penguin Avon Books Kensington Forever...

Welcome to the October edition of Hot Stuff! The romance genre has an almost mind-boggling diversity of options. a major publisher and books available in print). Credit: Avon Books; SIMON & SCHUSTER; St. Martin’s Press As with our other coverage, most of our selections will come from that world. Lord Alaric Wilde is a celebrated English explorer, beloved for the books which record his adventures. When he returns to England from his latest expedition, throngs of admirers wait to greet him....

Lucky for romance readers, this year boasts a cadre of spectacular new February releases. Here are five February romance reads for your perusal. They fall hard and fast, but both fear its purely physical for starters. Credit: Avon; HQN Books; Berkley Cole is a master of writing self-assured, driven heroines who often find their self-worth in causes outside themselves. Though their chemistry leaves something to be desired, as individual characters they are both intriguing....

The deception simmers with as much uneasy tension on the page as it might sit with the reader. The systemic racial inequities and myths of white supremacy that still plague America today are outlined in unflinching detail. For her characters, trauma is an unavoidable part of their lives. ?Grade: B+ Related content:

Its a new year, which means even more new romance. Only Shade is also secretly a bounty hunter, and Tess might just be the final job he requires. Bouchet offers up a rip-roaring space opera that feels utterly cinematic in scope and tone. Credit: Little, Brown; Sourcebooks; Carina Press Her diverse, motley crew assists in the comparison. This intoxicating romance is set against an epic tale of good versus evil....

Here are our six romance selections for July. Jordan takes an admirable stab at it with Alyse and Marcus, who are vivid, fierce individuals. ?Grade: B Coopers Charm By Lori Foster Lori FostersCoopers Charmoffers two romances for the price of one. Credit: Entangled; Avon Books; HQN Things quickly get more complicated when she discovers shes pregnant. Who wouldnt want this wide receiver with the man bun (and pecs!) Simone expertly balances her inner vulnerability with her take-no-prisoners approach to her work and life....

Its beach season, which means youre in need of a good book to enjoy under the summer sun. This month, we also reviewed LGBTQ romanceWhen Katie Met Cassidy,in a stand-alone reviewhere. That is until he finds her brazen interest in the darkness and penchant for lock picking utterly irresistible. Credit: Avon Books; Berkley; Forever Because Devil is not cruel or frightening but rather a product of his circumstances. Hes a man obsessed with protecting those he loves most at any cost....

This month we focus on three new historical titles, plus a return to a long-running contemporary series. sister India whom we will see more fully in the next book in theSchool for Dukesseries. But somehow it just doesnt quite measure up to the usual delights of her work. Credit: Pocket Books; HQN; Avon Books The novel really crackles in its moments of intrigue when Monique is caught up in assassination attempts....

This richly woven tale follows Nesto Vasquez, a Dominican Republican immigrant who now calls New York City home. Enter Mae Campbell, a young woman still reeling from her rejection from USCs film school. Its a travelogue of the heart that is all about finding yourself in each other. Credit: Delacorte Press; Avon; Carina Press We only wish there were even more story of these glorious women for us to devour.Heat Rating: ?...

Here are our five picks for the month of May. McQuiston conceived of the novel before the 2016 election, and the world has changed significantly since that time. is a dashing hero with the perfect splash of tortured past and roguish charm. Credit: HarperCollins; Avon; St. Martin’s Griffin Trisha has wrestled with years of guilt over a friends betrayal that threatened the balance of the entire family. When Trisha stumbles into D....

Lili Fernandez is a woman whos found her passion for music and dancing muffled by her fathers death. While this might sound like the setup for a heavy story with a lot of angst, it isnt. or to give us a burst of happiness at the end of the day. Kensington Whatever you need escaping from,The Other Miss Bridgertonshould do the trick. And with the way he stares at her and whispers the word soon, the feeling might be mutual....

Here are 5 romance novels that made us swoon and think this month. Duchess by DesignBy Maya RodaleReview:People love to designate romance novels as escapist. She does this and then some. Credit: Forever; Avon Books; Rebekah Weatherspoon Presents How much our lives were (and sometimes still are) determined by reputation and absurd double standards. But, oh, does it feel good to roll around and luxuriate in that fluff. Dr. Sloan Copeland is an accomplished cardio surgeon with two twin daughters, Addison and Avery....