Contemporary Romance

Two very lovable main characters make this love story between dueling baristas a standout in a sea of rom-coms.

Two very lovable main characters make this love story between dueling baristas a standout in a sea of rom-coms.

This truly memorable love story is an earnest exploration of mental health and sexuality, all on the set of a reality dating show.

This truly memorable love story is an earnest exploration of mental health and sexuality, all on the set of a reality dating show.

Lucy Parker’s romance between battling bakers affords equal time to pastry-related escapism and emotional growth.

Lucy Parker’s romance between battling bakers affords equal time to pastry-related escapism and emotional growth.

The Heart Principle lives up to the hype: Hoang once again displays her mastery of complicated emotions and naturalistic, earthy eroticism.

The Heart Principle lives up to the hype: Hoang once again displays her mastery of complicated emotions and naturalistic, earthy eroticism.

A royal bodyguard’s carefully ordered life is upended by a freewheeling school teacher in this fun but sneakily moving romance.

A royal bodyguard’s carefully ordered life is upended by a freewheeling school teacher in this fun but sneakily moving romance.

A modern romp with Grimm throwbacks, Men Are Frogs has a poignant side that touches the heart even as it incites smile after smile.

A modern romp with Grimm throwbacks, Men Are Frogs has a poignant side that touches the heart even as it incites smile after smile.

If the Shoe Fits is a confident, modern and magical adult debut from acclaimed YA author Julie Murphy.

If the Shoe Fits is a confident, modern and magical adult debut from acclaimed YA author Julie Murphy.

A makeup artist and a scream queen fall in love in Jennet Alexander’s lighthearted yet introspective romance.

A makeup artist and a scream queen fall in love in Jennet Alexander’s lighthearted yet introspective romance.

The Mismatch deals with some pretty dark subject matter, but it’s also wryly and surprisingly funny.

The Mismatch deals with some pretty dark subject matter, but it’s also wryly and surprisingly funny.

This sweet, thoughtful rom-com tackles real-world problems of addiction, sobriety and second chances with wit and wisdom.

This sweet, thoughtful rom-com tackles real-world problems of addiction, sobriety and second chances with wit and wisdom.

Sonali Dev launches Sense and Sensibility into the 21st century with her emotional, complex survey of racial identity in America.

Sonali Dev launches Sense and Sensibility into the 21st century with her emotional, complex survey of racial identity in America.

Optimism abounds in this sunny romance that will surely leave Western romance fans smiling.

Optimism abounds in this sunny romance that will surely leave Western romance fans smiling.

Roni Loren’s unparalleled ability to plumb the depths of her characters is on full display in this multilayered and emotional romance.

Roni Loren’s unparalleled ability to plumb the depths of her characters is on full display in this multilayered and emotional romance.

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