A steamy college hockey romance with forced proximity, opposites attract, and only-one-bed tropes—but the juvenile humor and insta-love missed the mark for me. Goodreads | Chase Lovett Wants Me Release date: January 4, 2025 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A brand new standalone, opposites attract, college hockey romance. Chase Lovett. Star of my (unrequited) fantasies. Hottest guy on … Continue reading Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting
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Darling Daffodils Farm by Brittanee Nicole
A swoony, spicy small town romance with a cowboy, a daffodil farm, and plenty of small town shenanigans Goodreads | Darling Daffodils Farm Release date: March 17, 2026 Publisher: Putnam Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Prepare to fall in love amongst the wildflowers this spring. . .From the romance superstar author of The Boston Bolts hockey … Continue reading Darling Daffodils Farm by Brittanee Nicole
See It Through by Julia Wolf
A Small Town Wyoming Romance With Heart, Heat, and a Dash of Suspense Goodreads | See it Through Release date: April 1, 2025 Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Emma Wilder and Sean Masters Synopsis: This house isn't big enough for the both of us... As my older brother’s best friend, Remington Town used to be like … Continue reading See It Through by Julia Wolf
The Matchmaker’s Cottage by Kat Sloane
A heartfelt second chance romance filled with fall charm, emotional depth, and small town magic. Goodreads | Amazon Release date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A cozy fall romance wrapped in small-town charm reunites the owner of a bed-and-breakfast with her childhood sweetheart for a celebrity matchmaking scheme which has … Continue reading The Matchmaker’s Cottage by Kat Sloane
Twilight Tides by Samantha Young
A romantic suspense that perfectly balances swoony romance, edge of your seat suspense, and the dreamiest Scottish setting. Goodreads Release date: July 16, 2026 Publisher: Lyric Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrator: Samantha Brentmoor & James Collins Synopsis: When I escaped to a Scottish island, I never expected I’d agree to a marriage of convenience with … Continue reading Twilight Tides by Samantha Young
Tropesick by Lauren Okie
A spoiler-free review of Tropesick by Lauren Okie, a meta romance about forced proximity, second chance love, and romance tropes coming to life in a slow-burn, angsty story set in the Hamptons.
The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom
Goodreads Release date: May 26, 2026 Publisher: Dell Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: A bookshop, a boathouse, and a budding new romance…When Sophie Bennet gets fired from her high-profile marketing job and dumped by her boyfriend for being "too boring," she decides to take a risk–fueled by wine–and launches a crowdfunding campaign called "Help a Boring … Continue reading The Cherry Blossom Boathouse by Laura Bloom
Enemies to Lovers by Alisha Rai
Enemies to Lovers by Alisha Rai is an action-packed adventure rom-com that blends forced proximity, slow-burn romance, and high-stakes tension with playful banter and zany road trip energy. Featuring complex characters with secretive pasts and undeniable chemistry, this standalone-friendly romance delivers the perfect balance of humor, spice, and light suspense for readers looking for something beyond a traditional rom-com.
Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry
Goodreads Release date: December 30, 2025 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genre: Romance Narrators: Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais Synopsis: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry comes a gripping romance set in 1983 where a woman’s search for the truth about her father’s death entangles her with the small-town sheriff and a legend of … Continue reading Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry
Love is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg
Discover the charming world of Love is an Open Book, a Contemporary Romance that will leave you smiling from beginning to end. Released on August 12, 2025, this novel follows Mia Brady, a romance author who is about to experience the love of her life with Gavin Lane. With a perfect blend of humor, heart, and romance, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.
