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Monday July 26, 2021

For July, 3 Romances Packed With Pulse-Pounding Peril

Avon

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Book Reviews

For July, 3 Romances Packed With Pulse-Pounding Peril

July 26, 2021 • This month, romance columnist Maya Rodale brings us three tales of danger and mystery, political intrigues, airship pirates, angry Scotsmen, and of course, the essential ingredient: passion.

Saturday June 19, 2021

For June, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Love Is Love

Avon

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Book Reviews

For June, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Love Is Love

June 19, 2021 • For Pride Month, we're bringing you some of the best queer romances around, starring daring English highwaymen, mysterious secret operatives and a long-lost (and extremely reluctant) princess.

Saturday May 22, 2021

For May, 3 Romances About Staying True To Your Passions, Whatever They May Be

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

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Book Reviews

For May, 3 Romances About Staying True To Your Passions, Whatever They May Be

May 22, 2021 • This month, Romancelandia brings us three tales of staying true to what you love, whether that's old cars, wedding dresses or even a grade school crush — while still pursuing the future you want.

Sunday April 11, 2021

For April, 3 Tales Of Love, Luck, And Happy Ever After

William Morrow

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For April, 3 Tales Of Love, Luck, And Happy Ever After

April 11, 2021 • This month, our romance columnist Maya Rodale has three down-on-their-luck heroines whose fortunes change dramatically, via a dreamy bad boy, a surprise inheritance, and a revelation about the past.

Sunday March 21, 2021

For March, 3 Romances That'll Bring You A Little Sunshine

Avon

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For March, 3 Romances That'll Bring You A Little Sunshine

March 21, 2021 • March's slate of romance releases brings more of what we want: Headstrong heroines, adoring heroes and happy endings. Plus fake engagements, secret clubs and SHOCK: A duke who doesn't get the girl.

Sunday February 14, 2021

For February, 3 Romances To Warm Up Your Valentine's Day

Grace Callaway Books

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Book Reviews

For February, 3 Romances To Warm Up Your Valentine's Day

February 14, 2021 • February is dark and cold at the best of times — and this year is no exception. But we've got three hot, humorous and heartwarming romances that will bring a little light to the darkest days.

Sunday January 24, 2021

For January, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Ageless

Karen Booth

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For January, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Ageless

January 24, 2021 • This month, you're never too old — or too young — for a Happy Ever After, whether you're a 50-something entrepreneur, a beauty influencer or a teenager working hard at the family restaurant.

Thursday December 31, 2020

To End The Year, 3 Reads That Prove Romance Is For Everyone

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To End The Year, 3 Reads That Prove Romance Is For Everyone

December 31, 2020 • For December, our columnist Maya Rodale has rounded up three must-reads where romance is for everyone who's willing to take a risk, from regular girls to royals.

Tuesday November 3, 2020

For November, 3 Romances To Reassure (Plus Intrigue, Magic, And Kissing)

Mila Nicks

Books

For November, 3 Romances To Reassure (Plus Intrigue, Magic, And Kissing)

November 3, 2020 • When times are uncertain, sometimes you spend time in a place where justice will be done, mysteries will be solved, and love will conquer all — and that's exactly what happens in our November picks.

Thursday October 29, 2020

For October, 3 Romances That Give You Exactly What You Want

Courtney Milan

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Book Reviews

For October, 3 Romances That Give You Exactly What You Want

October 29, 2020 • Predictability isn't always a bad thing — sometimes, it's a comfort. For October, our romance columnist rounds up three reads that give you exactly what you need in a romance, happy ending and all.

Saturday September 26, 2020

For September, 3 Romances Almost — ALMOST — Derailed By Work

Berkley

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For September, 3 Romances Almost — ALMOST — Derailed By Work

September 26, 2020 • This month, romance columnist Maya Rodale has three stories of couples whose work threatens to get in the way of their happiness — long hours, too much travel, other women — but passion wins out.

Thursday August 20, 2020

For August, 3 Love Interests Who'll Fight By Your Side

Avon Impulse

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Book News & Features

For August, 3 Love Interests Who'll Fight By Your Side

August 20, 2020 • This month, our romance columnist Maya Rodale rounds up three historical novels featuring heroines on a mission — and love interests who'll stand up for them, no matter what troubles come.

Saturday July 18, 2020

For July: 3 Romance Novels Grounded In Reality

Olivia Dade

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Book Reviews

For July: 3 Romance Novels Grounded In Reality

July 18, 2020 • Romance novel characters often face outlandish obstacles — pirates, spies, paranormal forces, plots. But this month, we're featuring three down-to-earth stories about balancing love and career.

Wednesday June 10, 2020

For June, 3 Romances Where Sisterhood Is The Secret Ingredient

Berkley

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Book Reviews

For June, 3 Romances Where Sisterhood Is The Secret Ingredient

June 10, 2020 • Obviously, the the romantic relationship is at the center of any romance novel — but this month, we're bringing you three books where relationships between female friends are almost as important.

Tuesday May 12, 2020

For May, 3 Romantic Getaways — To Normalcy

Berkley

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For May, 3 Romantic Getaways — To Normalcy

May 12, 2020 • As the lockdown stretches on, we bring you three books that offer an escape to a time when people could gather — and fall in love — in a shop, at a book club, or even in an office.

Thursday April 23, 2020

For April, 3 Romances That Provide Delicious Escapes

Zebra

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For April, 3 Romances That Provide Delicious Escapes

April 23, 2020 • Nothing guarantees a happy escape like a romance novel, and escape has never been more necessary — so for April we've got three reads packed with humor and heartache to savor while you stay inside.

Sunday February 2, 2020

For February, 3 Romances That Are Short And Candy-Sweet

Carina Press

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Book Reviews

For February, 3 Romances That Are Short And Candy-Sweet

February 2, 2020 • February means Valentine's Day — and no one feels the pressure to be romantic like characters in romance novels. This month we've got three short and sweet stories with guaranteed happy endings.

Wednesday January 15, 2020

For January, 3 Enemies-To-Lovers Romances (Our Favorite!)

Carina Press

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Book Reviews

For January, 3 Enemies-To-Lovers Romances (Our Favorite!)

January 15, 2020 • This month, we're celebrating an old favorite trope: Enemies who fall for each other. Sparks and witty banter fly in these three novels, starring rival TV hosts, youth pastors and fashion executives.

Tuesday December 10, 2019

For December: 3 Gifts From Romancelandia

Carina Press

Books

For December: 3 Gifts From Romancelandia

December 10, 2019 • It's the holiday season, and what better gift to give yourself — or the romance lover in your life — than our three December romance picks, packed with Regency rakes, hot beats and meet-cutes.

Monday November 18, 2019

For November, Men Reading Romance — And More

Berkley

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Book Reviews

For November, Men Reading Romance — And More

November 18, 2019 • This month, cozy up to a bunch of pro ballplayers who end up solving their relationship hassles by reading romance, a gender-flipped classic rom-com and an intrepid Victorian lady ghostbuster.

Monday October 21, 2019

3 Fresh New Romances For October

Carina Press

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Book Reviews

3 Fresh New Romances For October

October 21, 2019 • As the October days shorten, it's a good time to curl up with a romance novel — this month, we're featuring stories about people who defy traditional expectations to find their happy-ever-afters.

Friday September 13, 2019

Love Wins Out In These 3 September Romances

Berkley

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Book Reviews

Love Wins Out In These 3 September Romances

September 13, 2019 • This month, we're bringing you a suffragist who takes on a duke, love at the Renaissance Faire (bodices make everyone look good) and two writers on a retreat that quickly turns into something more.

Monday August 19, 2019

For August, 3 Romances To Get You Through Summer's Homestretch

Carina Press

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Book Reviews

For August, 3 Romances To Get You Through Summer's Homestretch

August 19, 2019 • It's too hot to go outside, so stay put under the air conditioner with our August romance selections — three novels that prove love and happiness are out there, if you're willing to fight for them.

Sunday July 7, 2019

For July, 4 Romances That'll Keep You Laughing

MIRA

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Summer Reader Poll 2019: Funny Books

For July, 4 Romances That'll Keep You Laughing

July 7, 2019 • Few things go together better than romance and comedy — so in honor of this year's Summer Reader Poll, all about funny books, we've got four romances that will bring a smile to your face.

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