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.

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Credit: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers; Avon; Berkley

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

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Entangled: Amara

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Penguin Books

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Avon

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Berkley