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February 4, 2025

These 3 rom-coms may be zany, but they still have a lot of heart—and heat

Hallmark movies, stepsiblings and green card marriages, oh my!
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Falon Ballard’s sweet, endearing Change of Heart follows a career-driven lawyer who is magically transported into a Hallmark movie-esque world.

Falon Ballard’s sweet, endearing Change of Heart follows a career-driven lawyer who is magically transported into a Hallmark movie-esque world.

In their adult debut, Sonora Reyes infuses a rom-com with real and terrifying stakes.

In their adult debut, Sonora Reyes infuses a rom-com with real and terrifying stakes.

Tessa Bailey’s ultra-steamy rom-coms don’t shy away from kink or complicated relationship dynamics, but Dream Girl Drama is a first for her: a love story between two step-siblings. And since Sig Gauthie and Chloe Clifford are 1) full-blown adults and 2) very aware of the other’s feelings before they even learn their parents are dating, it sure sounds like Bailey is going to offer readers all of the taboo fun with none of the guilt.

Tessa Bailey’s ultra-steamy rom-coms don’t shy away from kink or complicated relationship dynamics, but Dream Girl Drama is a first for her: a love story between two step-siblings. And since Sig Gauthie and Chloe Clifford are 1) full-blown adults and 2) very aware of the…

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