When it comes to writing romance, stakes are key. Theres a secret baby subplot, but it refreshingly belongs to the hero. Dr. Nicole Allen is on the cusp of realizing her dreams. Credit: Illustration by EW An already accomplished surgeon shes about to begin a prestigious fellowship when her disciplining of an intern threatens everything. But as soon as this fake relationship begins, sparks fly. This is underscored by Bens ex Tinsley, who is the epitome of an entitled Karen....

But that stereotype couldnt be further from the truth. This month we review 5 titles that do just that. Without question, Dare is the funniest author of historical romance working today (perhaps ever). Credit: Avon Books; Harper Collins(2); Simon and Schuster; Carina Press Dare sensitively crafts Pennys past trauma, layering it in ever so subtly until the third act reveal. scenes are on fire per usual) and her hilariously distinctive voice....

Indeed, hes so brooding, so tortured, he could giveJane EyresMr. Despite being identical twins, Charlotte and Ginny Gorman are nothing alike. Wilson writes with effortless charm that makes the book a cheerful, brisk read. Credit: Gallery Books ; Avon; NYLA ?Grade: A- Related content: NYLA Avon Gallery Books Avon Gallery Books

The core tenet of a romance novel is its HEA, or happily-ever-after. Almost equally as important, though, is the voice it lends it protagonists, particularly its heroines. Romance is a revolutionary genre because it is one written predominantly by women and for women. Credit: HarperCollins; Harlequin; Penguin; Zebra Books; Kensington This translates to one of romances other most core values: self-discovery/self-love. Here are our five titles for July. Fed up with dick pics and caddish men, Mel Strickland creates Jerk Alert (....

For the next six months, they will focus on themselves and their careers. Its the perfect time for Samiah to dedicate herself to an app shes always dreamed of developing. I want to grab watermelon margaritas with these ladies, or at least join their group text. Albert writes crisply and sensitively of both Conrad and Aldens challenges. These are big subjects at play: abandonment, homophobia, neurodiversity, and finding a sense of purpose....

Summers here and the time is right for romance novels that take you on all manner of emotional journeys. This month EW reviews titles that range from historical feminist slow burn to squee-inducing rom-coms to intoxicating adventure. Its as if Nora Ephron suddenly became your best friend and then spun your heart-to-hearts into a novel. Credit: Berkley; Sourcebooks Casablanca; Avon Impulse as one of her irresistible characters.Heat: ? She makes use of a tried-and-true romance trope the siblings best friend romance....

Meanwhile, as always, a slew of historical titles arrived to steam up the past. With the royal wedding in the rearview mirror, here are our five picks for May. The Duke of Rydstrom wants a wealthy, land-holding bride, nothing more. Credit: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers; Avon; Berkley G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers Entangled: Amara Penguin Books Avon Berkley

This month we review five novels that we hope offer a mix of rom-com escapism and essential conversation. Kimba Allen is a boss with a capital B, every inch the queen of the title. She knows implicitly that the personal is political and brings that to breathless life. Credit: Blue Box Press; Penguin (3); Sourcebooks But its still hyper-present, built into fundamental questions of career, ambition, love, and success. Augustus Everett writes award-winning literary fiction, while January Andrews pens best-selling romance....

It follows Seraphina Arden, who is loosely inspired by Mary Wollstonecraft, proto-feminist and mother ofFrankensteinauthor Mary Shelley. Arden is a ruined woman who has spun her tattered reputation into a libertine radicalism as the titular rakess. But Peckham captures the sublime nature of the Gothic, while also infusing her storytelling with something breathtakingly human. Credit: EW Composite Jason is immediately drawn to Sloan; he’s also a musician on the verge of exploding into super-stardom....

We review four new February romance releases that mine the storytelling potential of strong familial ties. Its richly layered, satisfying, and never too sweet. She has a knack for bawdy wordplay (Big Lick Energy! March Romance.Credit: Illustration by EW Stream of cocksciousness!) that infuses the book with an extra level wit and humor that creates truly laugh-out-loud moments. Sosa has a gift with words thats infectious and wry, one that keeps the pages turning in delight....

There is nothing like a romance for escape. It’s what makes them so gratifying as a source of literary comfort. Below, we review four new titles that offer the opportunity to do just that. Hatchette Book Group But they find common ground in their quiet humor and sense of civic duty. Fittingly, its like coming home, a surefire way to feel good. She writes compellingly of its costs, but even more profoundly of its rewards....

Setting is key in a romance novel its the backdrop against which two people fall in love. From its winking opening lines (I didnt choose the wench life. Initially, Simon and Emily butt heads. Credit: Berkley (2); Harlequin; William Morrow Paperbacks you’re able to practically taste the turkey legs and hear the revelers. De Lucas voice is a welcome addition to romance, unabashedly bold, funny, and nerdy. Miller Sykes is a world-renowned chef whose life is crashing down around him....

Summer lovin', had me a blast. There’s no better time to read romance then this season designed for lovers. For July, we review five new titles that offer everything from sweet escapes to darker delights. But in a Sarah MacLean novel, nothing is ever as it seems. All of this makes the book sound serious, but its real magic trick is that its not. Its bursting with feeling, yes, and is a gut punch on more than one occasion....