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10 New Romance Book Releases for Valentine’s Day

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It’s that time of year again and I know I’m not the only one ready for all of the new romance releases! Let’s be honest. I personally never need an excuse to dive head first into a great romance but I’ll take any excuse I can get. So with that said, I figured this would be the perfect time to do a small roundup of 10 new romance book releases for Valentine’s Day.

I’ve already read a couple of these (& loved them) but I can’t wait to get my hands on the others because they sound SO GOOD! I even included a couple of YA choices if those are more your style. (Ahem, to my niece if you are reading this, those are the age appropriate ones for you. Please & thank you :))

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

Hallie Welch fell hard for Julian Vos at fourteen, after they almost kissed in the dark vineyards of his family’s winery. Now the prodigal hottie has returned to their small Napa town. When Hallie is hired to revamp the gardens on the Vos estate, she wonders if she’ll finally get that smooch. But the grumpy professor isn’t the teenager she remembers and their polar opposite personalities clash spectacularly. One wine-fueled girls’ night later, Hallie can’t shake the sense that she did something reckless—and then she remembers the drunken secret admirer letter she left for Julian. Oh shit.

On sabbatical from his ivy league job, Julian plans to write a novel. But having Hallie gardening right outside his window is the ultimate distraction. She’s eccentric, chronically late, often literally covered in dirt—and so unbelievably beautiful, he can’t focus on anything else. Until he finds an anonymous letter sent by a woman from his past. Even as Julian wonders about this admirer, he’s sucked further into Hallie’s orbit. Like the flowers she plants all over town, Hallie is a burst of color in Julian’s grey-scale life. For a man who irons his socks and runs on tight schedules, her sunny chaotic energy makes zero sense. But there’s something so familiar about her… and her very presence is turning his world upside down.

Exes & O’s by Amy Lea

Romance book connoisseur Tara Chen has had her heart broken ten times by ten different men—all of whom dumped her because of her “stage-five clinger” tendencies. Nevertheless, Tara is determined to find The One. The only problem? Classic meet-cutes are dead, thanks to modern dating apps. So Tara decides to revisit her exes in hopes of securing her very own trope-worthy second-chance romance.
 
Boston firefighter Trevor Metcalfe will be the first to rush into a burning building but the last to rush into a relationship. Love just isn’t his thing. When his new roommate Tara enlists him to help her reconnect with her exes, he reluctantly agrees. But Tara’s journey is leading him to discover his own new chapter.
 
The more time they spend together, the more Tara realizes Trevor seems to be the only one who appreciates her authentic, dramatic self. To claim their happily ever after, can Tara and Trevor read between the lines of their growing connection?

Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood

Under One Roof
An environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell—a detestable big-oil lawyer who won’t leave the thermostat alone.
 
Stuck with You
A civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry—and love—to the next level when they get stuck in a New York elevator.
 
Below Zero
A NASA aerospace engineer’s frozen heart melts as she lies injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival.

Just My Type by Falon Ballard

Lana Parker is an expert girlfriend. After a disastrous breakup with her high school boyfriend, she’s bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationhip and even works as the dating and relationships columnist for one of Los Angeles’s trendiest websites. But when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she’s ready to take a break, both personally and professionally. 

That is, until her high school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana’s site. Having spent years traveling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth’s finally ready to put down roots. Seth and Lana’s chemistry is just as combative—and undeniable—as ever and quickly leads to a competition that could shape both of their careers. Pitted against each other by Lana’s boss, they are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana needs to write about being single and staying single, while Seth must learn to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever’s series is most popular wins a highly coveted dream job. But when the two square off, it’s not only their careers on the line—it’s also their hearts.

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen

Always a matchmaker, never a match…
Olivia Huang Christenson is excited-slash-terrified to be taking over her grandmother’s matchmaking business. But when she learns that a new dating app has made her Pó Po’s traditional Chinese zodiac approach all about “animal attraction,” her emotions skew more toward furious-slash-outraged. Especially when L.A.’s most-eligible bachelor Bennett O’Brien is behind the app that could destroy her family’s legacy . . .

            Liv knows better than to fall for any guy, let alone an infuriatingly handsome one who believes that traditions are meant to be broken. As the two businesses go head to head, Bennett and Liv make a deal: they’ll find a match for each other—and whoever falls in love loses. But Liv is dealing with someone who’s already adept at stealing business ideas . . . so what’s stopping him from stealing her heart too?

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

Bradley Graeme is pretty much perfect. He’s a star football player, manages his OCD well (enough), and comes out on top in all his classes . . . except the ones he shares with his ex-best friend, Celine.
 
Celine Bangura is conspiracy-theory-obsessed. Social media followers eat up her takes on everything from UFOs to holiday overconsumption—yet, she’s still not cool enough for the popular kids’ table. Which is why Brad abandoned her for the in-crowd years ago. (At least, that’s how Celine sees it.)

These days, there’s nothing between them other than petty insults and academic rivalry. So when Celine signs up for a survival course in the woods, she’s surprised to find Brad right beside her.

Forced to work as a team for the chance to win a grand prize, these two teens must trudge through not just mud and dirt but their messy past. And as this adventure brings them closer together, they begin to remember the good bits of their history. But has too much time passed . . . or just enough to spark a whole new kind of relationship?

The Reunion by Kayla Olson

Liv Latimer grew up on TV.

As the star of the popular teen drama Girl on the Verge, Liv spent her adolescence on the screen trying to be as picture perfect as her character in real life. But after the death of her father and the betrayal of her on-screen love interest and off-screen best friend Ransom Joel, Liv wanted nothing more than to retreat, living a mostly normal life aside from a few indie film roles. But now, twenty years after the show’s premiere, the cast is invited back for a reunion special, financed by a major streaming service.

Liv is happy to be back on set, especially once she discovers Ransom has only improved with age. And their chemistry is certainly still intact. They quickly fall into their old rhythms, rediscovering what had drawn them together decades before. But with new rivalries among the cast emerging and the specter of a reboot shadowing their shoot, Liv questions whether returning to the past is what she needs to finally get her own happy ending.

Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters

Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs—along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Still, life is good, with her work, her sisters, and a secret hobby creating incredibly tactile (if surprisingly sexy) mindfulness videos. So why does it feel like it’s not quite enough? Which is exactly when former filmmaker Ash Stewart enters camera left, and Rose’s world suddenly goes full technicolor . . .

Ash never looks at anyone. Not since her ex ripped her heart from her chest in Spielberg-esque style, crushing Ash’s reputation, dreams, and directorial career in one brutal blow. But Rose is altogether different. She’s curvy, beautiful, and just so damn put together. And her business expertise might be Ash’s best bet for getting her last film—and her last chance—financed. Now if they can just keep their attraction under wraps, Ash’s lost dream could finally come true. But are they creating movie magic . . . or setting the stage for disaster?

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

Even though she won’t deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve Blackmoore is almost painfully down-to-earth and sensible by Blackmoore standards. But after a year of nursing a broken heart inflicted by the fiancée who all but ditched her at the altar, the powerful witch is sick of feeling low and is ready to try something drastically different: a dating app.
 
At her best friend’s urging, Nina goes on a date with Morty Gutierrez, the nonbinary, offbeat soul of spontaneity and co-owner of the Shamrock Cauldron. Their date goes about as well as can be expected of most online dates—awkward and terrible. To make matters worse, once Morty discovers Nina’s last name, he’s far from a fan; it turns out that the Blackmoores have been bullishly trying to buy the Shamrock out from under Morty and his family.
 
But when Morty begins developing magical powers—something that usually only happens to committed romantic partners once they officially join a founding family—at the same time that Nina’s own magic surges beyond her control, Nina must manage Morty’s rude awakening to the hidden magical world, uncover its cause, and face the intensity of their own burgeoning connection. But what happens when that connection is tied to Nina’s power surge, a power she’s finding nearly as addictive as Morty’s presence in her life?

A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett

Widowed and determined, Margaret Gault has returned to Athena’s Retreat and the welcoming arms of her fellow secret scientists with an ambitious plan in mind: to establish England’s first woman-owned engineering firm. But from the moment she sets foot in London her plans are threatened by greedy investors and—at literally every turn—the irritatingly attractive Earl Grantham, a man she can never forgive.
 
George Willis, the Earl Grantham, is thrilled that the woman he has loved since childhood has returned to London. Not as thrilling, however, is her decision to undertake an engineering commission from his political archnemesis. When Margaret’s future and Grantham’s parliamentary reforms come into conflict, Grantham must use every ounce of charm he possesses—along with his stunning good looks and flawless physique, of course—to win Margaret over to his cause.
 
Facing obstacles seemingly too large to dismantle, will Grantham and Margaret remain forever disconnected or can they find a way to bridge their differences, rekindle the passion of their youth, and construct a love built to last?

Which new release are you most excited about? Sound off in the comments below!

*If you enjoyed this post, you will love THIS POST with some of my all-time favorite books for Valentine’s Day!

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Best Books for Valentine’s Day

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Who’s ready for a roundup of the best books for Valentine’s Day?

I’m going to be completely transparent with you. Up until last year, I wasn’t a major “romance” genre kind of girl. I had the idea in my head that they were all like the old romance novels (I.E. the book Rachel reads in that Friends episode haha). Silly, I know!

With everything that has happened in the world the last year, I needed happy, easy reads. Which is where a newfound love for contemporary romance novels began! I am pretty positive that Contemporary Romance is now my favorite genre of book because they give me the warm fuzzies. Plus, they just make me happy!

With that said, I figured February was the perfect time to share the best books for Valentine’s Day & put together a round up of my favorites. Some are oldies but all are great reads that I highly recommend if you’re looking for a lovely read.

Sound off in the comments below with your picks for the best books for Valentine’s Day. I’ll continue to add to this list with your recommendations as they come in so that we have a well rounded list!

This Time Next Year

The Dating Plan 

Party of Two

Love & Gelato

The Wedding Party

The Off Limits Rule

Simply Starstruck

Something Borrowed

The Match

The Proposal

The Enemy

Something Blue

Get A Life, Chloe Brown

Heart Bones

The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

Yours Truly

Sea of Memories

The Art of Inheriting Secrets

The Plus One Pact

Blind Dates, Bridesmaids & Other Disasters

Honeymoon For One

The Wedding Date

Check out my intro to my book reviews HERE!

 

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This Time Next Year Book Review

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This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens

Minnie Cooper knows two things with certainty: that her New Year’s birthday is unlucky, and that it’s all because of Quinn Hamilton, a man she’s never met. Their mothers gave birth to them at the same hospital just after midnight on New Year’s Day, but Quinn was given the cash prize for being the first baby born in London in 1990–and the name Minnie was meant to have, as well. With luck like that, it’s no wonder each of her birthdays has been more of a disaster than the one before.

When Minnie unexpectedly runs into Quinn at a New Year’s party on their mutual thirtieth birthday, she sees only more evidence that fortune has continued to favor him. The gorgeous, charming business owner truly seems to have it all–while Minnie’s on the brink of losing her pie-making company and her home. But if Quinn and Minnie are from different worlds, why do they keep bumping into each other? And why is it that each fraught encounter leaves them both wanting more?

I absolutely LOVED this book! I expected a cute, love story & this book surprised me with being so much more than that. The characters throughout are like-able, well developed and have real life matters. Which made them completely relatable.

The story takes place over a years time, with a few flashbacks from earlier years. The storyline kept me invested in every character the whole way throughout. I loved that the story was hopeful without being cheesy. Which is just one trait that sets this book apart from others.

I couldn’t put this book down and think it’s a must read if you’re looking for a witty, feel good story!

If you loved This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens book review, check out this post for another great read!

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A Book Review Introduction – One Day in December

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I made a small announcement on my Instagram account recently that I’m going to start sharing about the books that I read. I am so thrilled to start talking about books with you guys because if you didn’t know, I read quite a lot & quite frankly, books are my happy place. I know that doesn’t technically make sense because books are things, not places, but I have always loved books & when I read a good book, I’m instantly transported to wherever the story takes place. That’s probably why I’m such a big fan of stories set in Europe especially!

If I ever had the opportunity, I would open up a bookstore of my own… Maybe I’ll keep that in the back of my mind if an opportunity ever arises but until then, I can’t wait to fill my bookshelves with the books I’ve been keeping in storage. Apartment life isn’t always the most conducive to having books all over the place but I’ve missed my books so they’re officially going to make an appearance once again. Hopefully more aesthetically pleasing this time around. 🙂

For those of you here for the outfit + beauty posts, don’t worry! This content will in no way be replacing the content I typically share with you but instead will be additional content on top of my typical style & beauty posts. I may have distanced myself a bit from blogging over the years but I feel happy to be back & able to share what I’m passionate about. This industry has changed so much since I first started blogging & somewhere along the way I forgot how much I love to blog. Not to become famous on Instagram or to make a ton of money, but to just sit down & write out a post to all of you. It’s been difficult to navigate the many social media platforms but for now, I’m simply going to forget about all of that & post because I love creating content.

I hope you’re all doing well & having a lovely start to your December. (I still can’t believe we’re almost through 2020!) I chose the book One Day in December by Josie Silver to start this all off because obviously, it’s a holiday book haha. This was such a cute book! If you’re looking for an easy read, cute love story & feel-good book, definitely give this one a read. The writing really showed attention to detail and I loved that the plot wasn’t the typical cheesy Rom-Com. A must-read holiday book in my opinion!

*Quick Note: I’m linking this book below but if at all possible, I always recommend purchasing from local independent book stores. If that’s not possible for you at the moment, I appreciate you purchasing through my links! As a disclaimer, I make a very small commission on purchases made through my links with no additional charge to you. 🙂

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