This month's must-read romance

Don't miss the best recent romance from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! [BookBub]( [.]( This Month’s Best New Romance Our goal at BookBub is to help you find amazing new books to read every day. We're testing out new monthly emails that will highlight the best recent releases in your favorite genres. If you’d like to continue receiving this email, you don’t need to do anything. If you’re not interested, you can opt out by clicking [here](. Finally, if you have any feedback about this new offering, please reply to this email — we'd love to hear from you! [Fangirl Down] [Fangirl Down] Fangirl Down By Tessa Bailey New Release Tessa Bailey proves why her unputdownable bestsellers are beloved by readers everywhere with a hole-in-one that perfectly showcases “her trademark high-heat, spicy romance” (Kirkus Reviews). Josephine may be pro golfer Wells’s most devoted fan, but she never expected to find him on her doorstep! When Wells asks for her support at a career-defining tournament, she jumps at the chance — and ignites a sizzling connection. [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [A Love Song for Ricki Wilde] [A Love Song for Ricki Wilde] A Love Song for Ricki Wilde By Tia Williams New Release The author of the wildly popular Reese’s Book Club pick Seven Days in June delivers “another rapturous knockout” (Emily Henry) that People promises will become “one of your most memorable reads of 2024.” When 28-year-old Ricki Wilde moves to Harlem to pursue her dreams, she finds comfort in her new community, including reclusive musician Ezra Walker. Their chemistry is impossible to resist — but Ezra is hiding a tragic secret that will change everything… [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [The Bright Spot] [The Bright Spot] The Bright Spot By Jill Shalvis New Release If you’re looking for weekend plans, we’ve got you covered: a comfy chair, a steaming beverage, and the latest small-town romance from beloved New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis! Luna’s quiet life in Sunrise Cove turns upside down when her grumpy boss passes away, leaving Luna to manage Apple Ridge Farm and care for a bevy of rambunctious rescue animals. And she’ll have to run things alongside her new business partner, enigmatic Jameson… “Shalvis hits a home run with this emotionally nuanced contemporary” (Publishers Weekly). [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [At First Spite] [At First Spite] At First Spite By Olivia Dade New Release What’s worse than your fiancé breaking off your engagement? Moving into a 10-foot-wide house wedged between your ex and his judgmental older brother — the man who helped end the relationship. Athena is determined to get sweet, sweet revenge on Matthew, but there’s something deeper sparking between them… If enemies-to-lovers is your go-to trope, this “heart-meltingly romantic, sensually steamy” Library Journal Romance Pick of the Month (Booklist) is an absolute must-read! [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [Sex, Lies and Sensibility] [Sex, Lies and Sensibility] Sex, Lies and Sensibility By Nikki Payne New Release A Jane Austen retelling is always cause for celebration — especially this brand-new, totally unique spin that has Jodi Picoult gushing, “I do not have the words for how deeply I loved this book.” With her life in shambles, Nora retreats to the Maine backwoods to help her sister renovate the dilapidated inn they’ve just inherited. Too bad rugged tour guide Bear is already occupying the property! Ali Hazelwood raves, “I will not rest until the entire world is made aware of the absolute magic of a Nikki Payne book.” [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [Ready or Not] [Ready or Not] Ready or Not By Cara Bastone New Release Already crowned one of 2024’s best romances by Elle, this “special, slow-burn rom-com” (Abby Jimenez) is one to savor. Eve’s comfortable life in New York City hits an unexpected roadblock after her first one-night stand results in a positive pregnancy test. But it’s her best friend’s sweet, attentive brother who truly takes her by surprise… “This novel is pure joy” (Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script). [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [The Breakup Tour] [The Breakup Tour] The Breakup Tour By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka New Release Two New York Times bestselling “masters of the second-chance romance” (Booklist) are already earning rave reviews for their sensational, Taylor Swift–inspired read. After a breakup album catapults Riley to superstardom, her ex-husband claims the lead single is about him — but it’s really about Max, the college boyfriend she hasn’t seen in a decade. And when she asks Max to confirm the truth, he has one condition: to come on tour with her! An “honest, sweet, and unforgettable” novel (Jodi Picoult) that hits all the right notes. [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [When Grumpy Met Sunshine] [When Grumpy Met Sunshine] When Grumpy Met Sunshine By Charlotte Stein New Release Find out why Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown, calls Charlotte Stein “a must-buy author” and “the queen of delicious pining.” Retired footballer and notorious grump Alfie needs help penning a successful memoir. Enter cheerful, curvy ghostwriter Mabel. When they’re mistaken for a couple, can they maintain the facade even as real feelings begin simmering underneath? “This opposites-attract, fake-relationship romantic comedy features the ultimate cinnamon-roll hero” (Library Journal) — aka everything you could want in a romance! [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [Love, Naturally] [Love, Naturally] Love, Naturally By Sophie Sullivan New Release Fans of It Happened One Summer will love this highly anticipated release that’s “smart, sexy, and endearing” (Booklist). When her boyfriend dumps her instead of accepting her gift of a rustic vacation, high-heels loving Presley decides to take the trip to Get Lost Lodge alone. Beckett, the lodge owner's brother, has bigger things to worry about than a fish out of water… so why can’t he stay away? “I was immediately hooked” (Elle Cosimano, author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It). [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( [The Catch] [The Catch] The Catch By Amy Lea New Release Get ready to fall hook, line, and sinker for “a fabulous rom-com brimming with magnetic chemistry and delightful tropes” (Library Journal)” that’s exactly like "if The Proposal and While You Were Sleeping had a baby" (Sarah Adams, New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect). Arriving in a tiny fishing village for some outdoorsy content, influencer Melanie immediately bumps heads with her grumpy bed-and-breakfast host, Evan. Then Evan winds up in the hospital — and his family thinks Mel is his fiancée! [Amazon]( [Barnes & Noble]( [Apple Books]( [Kobo]( [Google Play]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You received this email because you're subscribed to surveys and new feature updates from BookBub. If you don't want to receive emails like this, you can [unsubscribe](. BookBub · 1 Broadway 14th floor · Cambridge, MA 02142 · United States [.](