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World of Romance
World of Romance
For every mood, there’s a love story waiting to flirt with your heart.
He was my addiction, my undoing, and my favorite kind of poison.
A Love Letter To Whiskey by Kandi Steiner
When the body changes, can the heart still remember how to love?
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
Sometimes you have to take to the skies to find where you truly belong.
When two lives intersect among the clouds, love and ambition are tested against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.
Come Fly with Me: A Novel by Camille Di Maio, Paperback
Some people aren’t meant to stay forever, just long enough to change you forever.
When two people meet at the wrong time but in the right way, their connection challenges fate, forgiveness, and the meaning of second chances.
Say You'll Remember Me (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Abby Jimenez ...
Some love stories don’t end; they wait to be finished.
When a woman discovers an unfinished manuscript tied to a life she thought she understood, she’s drawn into a journey of healing, courage, and rediscovered passion.
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
One call was all it took to turn static into something unforgettable.
When a late-night radio show becomes the meeting place for two lonely souls, what begins as a conversation through the airwaves soon turns into something deeper, something neither...
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison, Paperback
They’re engaged to be married, and determined to drive each other crazy first.
As they each try to make the other call off the wedding first, they slowly uncover the spark that brought them together in the first place.
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle, Paperback
Sometimes the best love stories start with the wrong ending.
When a woman’s perfectly planned future unravels, she finds herself sharing space, and unexpected chemistry with someone just as lost as she is.
Funny Story by Emily Henry, Paperback
In a world ruled by beasts, sometimes the wildest thing is the heart.
When a fierce heroine crosses paths with a beastly figure bound by curse and secrets, their fates intertwine in a story that blurs the line between desire and destruction.
My Feral Romance by Tessonja Odette, Paperback
In a world spun from secrets, even the smallest thread can unravel a kingdom.
In a kingdom built on lies and divided by power, a servant girl hiding a dangerous secret finds her fate intertwined with that of a crown prince bound by duty.
This Woven Kingdom (This Woven Kingdom Series #1) by Tahereh Mafi, ...
In theory, love makes no sense but in practice, it’s pure science.
When a theoretical physicist trying to keep her chaotic double life in balance collides with a rival scientist who challenges everything she believes in. Sparks fly, both intellectua...
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
Love doesn’t always arrive on time sometimes, it waits seven years to find you.
When a woman discovers that her apartment can bridge two moments in time, she forms a connection with a man living seven years in the past, forcing her to confront what ...
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Paperback
Love doesn’t wait for perfect, it finds you exactly as you are.
When two strangers with scars; some visible, some hidden and find themselves thrown together by circumstance, they learn that healing sometimes comes from the most surprising places.
Out on a Limb: A Novel by Hannah Bonam-Young, Paperback
Life doesn’t wait until you’re ready, it just asks if you’re brave enough to begin.
When a woman’s carefully planned world is upended by surprise news, she’s forced to redefine what love, family, and happiness truly mean.
Ready or Not: A Novel by Cara Bastone, Paperback
They said “I don’t” once, but fate might just be giving them a second chance to say “I do.”
When two exes are unexpectedly reunited for a wedding that forces them back into each other’s orbit, old sparks reignite, and so do old wounds.
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce, Paperback
In every story, someone’s the hero; until the villain gets their own chapter.
When a driven literary agent and a brooding editor cross paths far from the city, their professional rivalry turns into something deeper, challenging what they believe abo...
Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Paperback
When love feels like a promise and a betrayal all at once, how do you choose which truth to believe?
When a tight-knit group faces an unexpected shift in their world, one choice sets off a chain of heartbreak, passion, and self-discovery.
Say You Swear by Meagan Brandy, Paperback
What if the person you meet on vacation is the one thing that finally feels permanent?
When a lighthearted online exchange turns into a summer together, what begins as a playful escape becomes a journey of healing, honesty, and second chances.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, Paperback
First loves never really fade; they just wait for the right words to bring them back.
It’s a story of firsts; first love, first heartbreak, and the courage to open your heart one more time.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren, Paperback
Real life isn’t a rom-com but sometimes, it gets surprisingly close.
When two people caught in their own chaos stumble into something that feels straight out of a movie, they’re forced to ask if happy endings can exist off-screen.
Nothing Like the Movies (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lynn Painter, Hardcover
He swore he’d never fall again, until she walked into his life and made him forget every reason why.
It’s a story about trust, vulnerability, and discovering that love can be both the hardest and the most healing thing of all.
Heartless (Chestnut Springs Series #2) by Elsie Silver, Paperback
Some loves are labeled “impossible”, until you’re stuck under the Sicilian sun with the person who proves otherwise.
It’s a story of tension, secrets, and the kind of romance that might be labeled “problematic” but only on the surface.
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
Some scars are invisible, until someone sees right through them.
When a woman burdened by her past crosses paths with a man haunted by his own, their connection becomes a lifeline neither knew they needed.
Unwanted by Mia Sheridan, Paperback
Sometimes the right person lives in a world completely different from yours , and loving them means daring to cross the line.
She’s a successful city doctor with everything mapped out; he’s a small-town carpenter who lives for simplicity and communi...
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, Paperback
Their “accidental” meeting was anything but cute, but fate clearly had a sense of humor.
When a down-on-her-luck woman and a grumpy billionaire cross paths under less-than-perfect circumstances, a fake relationship becomes the perfect cover, until r...
A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn, Paperback
She stopped believing in love; until it showed up in the most unexpected, ghostly way.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston, Paperback
One summer changed everything; the way she saw herself, love, and the people she thought she knew best.
Across three unforgettable summers, she learns that love is rarely simple, and that sometimes, finding yourself means breaking a few hearts; incl...
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set): The Summer I Turned ...
Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is yourself, and the bravest thing you can do is try.
After losing everything that once mattered, a woman returns to the town that won’t forget her mistakes, desperate to rebuild her life and reconnect with th...
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
Two competing storytellers chase one legendary life. But in the process, they discover the story they didn’t know they needed
Great Big Beautiful Life (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Emily Henry, Hardcover
Some people fix things for a living, others fix what’s been broken inside them.
When a guarded man and a woman searching for her own strength cross paths, their unexpected connection becomes both a refuge and a reckoning.
The Fix: A Novel by Mia Sheridan, Paperback
When the one who broke your heart becomes the one you’re forced to trust; that’s when the real heat begins.
Sweet Heat: A Novel by Bolu Babalola, Paperback
What happens when the guy you’re not supposed to fall for becomes the one person you can’t stop thinking about?
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams, Hardcover
When love feels too risky to reach for, sometimes your heart refuses to listen.
A strong, guarded single mother and a man carrying his own quiet pain find themselves connected in ways neither expected.
Can't Get Enough (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Kennedy Ryan, Paperback
This summer, confidence is the dress code; and love might be the ultimate accessory.
When a woman decides to embrace her curves and live boldly for the first time. What starts as a carefree summer of fun turns into a journey of rediscovery, and mayb...
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen, Paperback
When the girl next door becomes your biggest remodel project, and the memories you thought you fixed come flooding back.
Rewind it Back by Liz Tomforde, Paperback
She married her enemy to keep her family safe; now she’s fighting for a love she never expected.
Wild Side (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Rose Hill Series #3) by Elsie Silver, Paperback
When the wild west refuses to stay tamed, sometimes neither do the hearts caught in its dust.
Lost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Their rivalry was legendary not until it forced them to team up, and everything changed.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal: A Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)
One summer changed everything, now it’s time to see if lightning can strike twice.
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, Paperback
When first love returns, the ground you thought you stood on might just crack open beneath you.
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club) by Clare Leslie Hall, Hardcover
When you dive into the deep end of your fears, sometimes you find the person who teaches you how to swim.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
Sometimes the wildest love stories start where you least expect to be found.
Set against the sweeping backdrop of small-town life, their connection burns bright and unexpected: a story of risk, redemption, and a love that refuses to be tamed.
Wild Love (Rose Hill Series #1) by Elsie Silver
She was looking for silence, but found a heartbeat she couldn’t ignore.
Wild Eyes (Rose Hill Series #2) by Elsie Silver
When the past comes crashing in like a summer storm, no secret stays buried for long.
These Summer Storms: A Novel by Sarah MacLean, Hardcover
What happens when you fake the story you think everyone expects, and end up writing the one your heart really needs?
What starts as professional chaos turns into something far more personal in this witty, heartfelt tale about second chances, self-d...
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, Paperback
Sometimes you crash someone else’s celebration, and it ends up saving yours.
It’s a story brimming with wit, heartfelt reflection, and the strange ways human connections can reroute our lives when we least expect it.
The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
At The Heartbreak Hotel, check-in is easy, but checking out with your heart intact is another story.
The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O'Clover
Sometimes the messiest choices are the ones that make you happiest.
Between family drama, second chances, and long-buried feelings, she must decide if following her heart is worth breaking her perfectly laid plans.
If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
When life lets go, sometimes the only way forward is to fall gracefully.
Each choice she makes feels like a leaf drifting in the wind: beautiful, fleeting, and uncertain.
Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson
Sometimes forever is found not in time, but in the moments we never forget.
As they navigate desire, heartbreak, and the choices that define them, they discover that forever isn’t always where you expect it.
Left of Forever (Spunes, OR #2) by Tarah DeWitt
Some battles are won in the ring, but the hardest ones are fought in the heart.
Two rivals are forced into close quarters, where sparks fly faster than punches. As tension turns to unexpected attraction, they must decide whether to fight for pride, ...
Gloves Off (Vancouver Storm #4) by Stephanie Archer
When her past hunts her down, he’s the unexpected refuge she never saw coming.
Fragile Sanctuary (Sparrow Falls #1) by Catherine Cowles
Her escape was supposed to save her… not lead her straight into his arms.
Delicate Escape (Sparrow Falls #2) by Catherine Cowles
When darkness returns, love becomes the only lifeline.
Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls #3) by Catherine Cowles
Their chemistry burns hotter than the bourbon… and just as dangerous.
Bourbon & Lies (The Bourbon Boys #1) by Victoria Wilder
In a town drowned in bourbon, their secrets burn the hottest.
Bourbon & Secrets (The Bourbon Boys #2) by Victoria Wilder
When the past resurfaces, even bourbon can’t smooth the burn.
Bourbon and Proof (The Bourbon Boys #3)
They were supposed to compete, not collide.
Face Off (D.C Stars #1) by Chelsea Curto
On the ice he dominates; off it, she’s the only battle he can’t win.
Power Play (D.C Stars #2) by Chelsea Curto
He aimed for the net, but she’s the one who hit his heart.
Slap Shot (D.C Stars #3) by Chelsea Curto
He’s chasing victory,until she becomes the real prize.
Hat Trick (D.C. Stars #4) by Chelsea Curto