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Fans of Talia Hibbert are in for a treat with her latest young adult romance novel Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute and once you devour that we have you covered with more romance titles that will have you ignoring all of your responsibilities.

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Before I Left Go by Kennedy Ryan

Kennedy Ryan redefines second chance romance with this heart-wrenching novel. Yasmen and Josiah have been together forever, they started a family and even a business and have stayed by each other’s side through tough times but with one shattering loss after another, it seems their love isn’t as strong as they thought it was. This is the end. Isn’t it? Yasmen and Josiah have tried, and it didn’t work out the way they thought it would but there’s no denying that something is preventing them from having a clean break. Should they ignore that feeling or give love another chance?

The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa

A hilarious romance series that will have you raising your eyebrows at meddling family members, laughing uncontrollably at awkward moments and wishing you lived Washington D.C. We meet Solange Perreira and Dean Chapman on what should be the best day of Dean’s life. Solange’s cousin, Lina, is a wedding planner who needs a little help with her current clients’ big day. Sounds easy enough. Well it should have been easy, but Solange stumbled across some information that will most definitely change today’s plans. She doesn’t know these people so she should just do what her cousin says and not meddle in these stranger’s lives but we all deserve to know the truth, right?

Dean Chapman is Lina’s said client. He lives life according to a list checking things off in time. Up next to check off: getting married and starting a family. Unfortunately, his big day is NOT going as planned. If Solange had known that meddling would lead to her fake dating Dean to help secure his promotion maybe she would have kept her mouth shut.

Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

Everyone wants Fox Thornton. He’s a king crab fisherman, handsome, and charming. He isn’t one for relationships. He’d prefer a night of fun with no strings attached. But Hannah Bellinger has him reconsidering his stance. The fact that she’s beautiful and has clearly friend zoned Fox only makes him want her more.

Hannah is crushing hard on a colleague and needs help catching his eye. Who better than Fox Thornton to help her. But after spending more time with Fox she learns that he’s a decent guy with an amazing personality so maybe she could give him a chance.

Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

An entertaining debut romance novel set on a college campus filled with drama, sexual tension, and pop culture references. Kiki Banjo is the host of the radio show Brown Sugar, helping the young women of Whitewell University avoid wastemen and live their best lives. It’s always easier to give advice than to take it and when Kiki is caught kissing Malakai Korede, “The Wasteman of Whitewell” everyone begins to question her authenticity.

To redeem her reputation, Kiki and Malakai begin fake dating but after a few intimate conversations over savory meals and electrifying study sessions, the connection between the two is deeper than either could have expected. Kiki may give love advice, but she keeps her heart guarded. So how could she possibly be falling in love with “The Wasteman of Whitewell”?

Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling by Elise Bryant

Elise Bryant has a knack for swoonworthy YA romances and she has delivered once again with Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling. The novel follows two teens who meet on New Years Eve and run into each other on various holidays throughout the year. On the surface they have nothing in common but there’s no denying the spark between them.

Delilah is shy but willing to go with the flow to help her friends. Hence her being the lead singer for their band on New Years Eve. Reggie is a D & D Master who has no interest in social outings but decides to go to a concert with his friends on New Years Eve. When the Reggie and Delilah meet each portray themselves as the person the wish they were. But as their relationship grows the facades come down and now it’s time to figure out if they actually like each.

Exes & O’s by Amy Lea

For everyone who loved Set On You, Amy Lea is back with Exes & O’s. Tara Chen is on a mission to find “The One”. She’s tried the dating apps, but things aren’t going according to plan. So instead, Tara references the many romance novels she’s read and decides to create her own second chance romance.

As Tara kicks off her journey down memory lane, she recruits her new roommate Trevor Metcalfe. Tara asks all ten of her exes why they dumped her – unanimous response: “stage-five slinger” but Trevor doesn’t view Tara that way. He finds himself admiring her idiosyncrasies but is that enough to take a chance on love?

As You Walk On By by Julian Winters

A refreshing coming-of-age novel that follows seventeen-year-old Theodore Jamal Wright as he navigates high school dynamics, his father’s expectations, and discovering who he is. High school is a balancing act for Theo but somehow he manages to stay afloat.

When dared by his friend, Jay, to ask his crush to prom, Theo accepts. If only he knew that his crush was in a relationship and this dare was a failure from the beginning maybe he could have avoided the most awkward moment of his life.

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest (out 2/28/23)

A bookworm’s dream unfolds within The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest. Lily Greene isn’t where she wants to be in life. Her career has stalled and her aspirations of becoming a children’s book editor seems unachievable. To escape her lackluster reality, Lily begins corresponding with her favorite fantasy author but naturally that too loses its spark.

On a mission to turn things around, Lily is focused on finding a date for her sister’s wedding. She enlists her neighbor, Nick Brown, but little does she know that Nick is actually the author she previously corresponded with and he’s madly in love with her.

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

A stunning debut novel introducing four young women Olivia, Helen, Amy-Rose and Ruby who challenge gender roles, class, and societal expectations. Each character has ambitions bigger than society will allow but courageously embark on paths of their own despite the consequences. The Davenports is perfect for Bridgerton fans who couldn’t get enough of Eleanor Bridgerton and Kate Sharma.

You Had Me At Hola by Alexis Daria

Jasmine Lin Rodriguez may be a soap opera star but keeping her personal life private is a must. But after a terrible break up, Jasmine’s failed relationship is all anyone can talk about. Lesson learned. No more dating. No more drama. This would be easier if her new costar, Ashton Suárez, wasn’t so handsome.

Luckily for Jasmine, the two lack chemistry but if she wants to become a leading actress, she’ll have to create that spark somehow. The pair agree to rehearse privately and soon find the sexual tension that was missing. Now they have to decide if leaning into these emotions is worth the risk.