Neely Tubati Alexander has a gift for writing smart, heartfelt stories about women reevaluating their lives, careers, and relationships—all with a touch of romance and a lot of soul. If titles like In a Not So Perfect World or Love Buzz left you wanting more swoon-worthy moments, you’re in good company. Get ready to expand your TBR pile with this roundup. Think relatable heroines, unexpected sparks, and stories that leave you with a happy sigh.
In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander
Ambitious video game designer Sloane, determined to land her dream job, jokingly vows to remain single. Enter her hot neighbor Charlie with an unexpected offer— a fake girlfriend gig on a Turks and Caicos getaway meant to win back his ex. Despite their agreement, sparks fly in paradise, forcing Sloane to juggle her career goals, resist falling for Charlie, and maybe even face off against her own ex for her dream job.
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You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Soap opera darling Jasmine’s tabloid breakup complicates her newest role in a new bilingual rom-com. A casting shake-up pairs her with telenovela hunk Ashton, whose career also hinges on their on-screen chemistry. Despite a disastrous start, private rehearsals ignite a real-life romance. Their blossoming connection faces a formidable challenge in the intense media scrutiny surrounding Jasmine and Ashton’s closely guarded secret.
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The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Aspiring screenwriter Emma Wheeler gets her big break—rewriting a rom-com for her idol, the jaded Charlie Yates. He hates rom-coms, and his script is a disaster. As they clash over the story and their unexpected chemistry ignites, can Emma convince him that love stories, and maybe even real love—matter?
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Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Chronically ill computer whiz Chloe Brown creates a get-a-life list after a near-death experience, starting with moving out. Her grumpy but undeniably attractive building superintendent, Redford Red Morgan, becomes an unexpected part of her plan to embrace risk. As Chloe enlists Red’s help in her rebellious endeavors, their fiery encounters ignite a slow-burning romance, forcing them to confront their vulnerabilities and the secrets beneath the surface.
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The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
A public catfishing scandal exposes Samiah Brooks’ boyfriend’s betrayal, leading her and his other two girlfriends to form an empowering pact: six months of no men. Focusing on her tech career and app development, Samiah’s resolve wavers with the arrival of a charming new colleague, Daniel Collins. But as sparks fly, she questions if Daniel is truly what he seems, or if their connection is more than just a coincidence.
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Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
The unexpected return of Shane Hall, a reclusive literary author, upends the life of single mom and writer Eva Mercy. Fifteen years prior, a passionate week forever altered them both, fueling their bestselling novels. A serendipitous reunion grants them seven more days, igniting buried traumas and undeniable chemistry, forcing Eva to confront trust and the possibility of a real second chance.
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A Proposal They Can’t Refuse by Natalie Caña
Desperate to save her family’s Puerto Rican restaurant from gentrification, Kamilah faces an absurd ultimatum: marry the infuriating grandson of her abuelo’s best friend. Liam needs to wed to appease his ailing grandfather and secure his distillery’s future. Forced into a fake engagement to protect their livelihoods, can Kamilah and Liam outsmart their meddling grandfathers before real feelings complicate their charade?
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The List by Yomi Adegoke
Celebrated journalist Ola’s dream wedding faces a brutal test when a viral list of alleged abusers includes her fiancé. Suddenly, her feminist ideals clash with her love, forcing a painful re-evaluation of their seemingly perfect relationship. As Ola navigates public scrutiny and personal betrayal, she must confront uncomfortable truths about the man she thought she knew.
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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
When her need to prove her (non-existent) dating life leads to a desperate, fake kiss with the infamously glowering Dr. Adam Carlsen, third-year Ph.D. candidate Olive finds herself in a surprisingly complicated experiment. To appease her friend, the charade continues, revealing an unexpected side of Adam amidst lab mishaps and a crucial science conference. Could their scientific pretense unexpectedly blossom into a real hypothesis for love?
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The Do-Over by Suzanne Park
Starting over isn’t easy, especially when your past catches up in the form of your charming college ex now grading your papers. For bestselling author Lily Lee, losing her dream job due to a missing degree forces a humiliating return to campus. As she navigates frat parties and dining hall food, the reappearance of Jake Cho offers a surprising second chance at more than just academics.
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