Damned If I Do by Alexandria Bellefleur (2026)
Paranormal romance. Standalone novel. In the same universe as The Devil She Knows. Effie is a demon, newly engaged to one of the princes of hell, but in a bit of a contractual snafu. Turns out when she married her human husband Finn about 400 years ago, they bound their souls together. So technically, she’s still married, even as a demon, and Finn has been reincarnated many times over. She’s got to find him, and get him to renounce the vows, so she can marry her fiance. Finn’s playing tough though, feeling totally drawn to Effie, and refusing to let her go. It’s messy and angsty and so much fun to read.
Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby. Advance audiobook provided by Penguin Random House Audio.
How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries (2014)
Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 3 of the Duke’s Men series. Ooh, I love a mystery here. So Lady Zoe has a family mystery to solve and hires an investigator to solve it. Except Tristan is being annoying combative and prickly, probably because he’s attracted to Zoe while hating the aristocracy. There’s fighting and flirting and kissing and loads of drama here. Especially because they’ve got a big question of inheritance on the line. Loved this addition to the series.
Ebook and audiobook borrowed from my local library via Libby.
Miss Beresford and the Beast by Mimi Matthews (2026)
Historical romance. Victorian-era England. Book 1 of the Daughters of Somerset series. Charlotte is a bit impetuous, gets injured at a beastly earl’s decrepit castle, and has a spot of amnesia while she’s there. Magnus is scarred and injured from his naval service and has a terrible reputation in the village around the estate due to some shameful secrets of his past. But of course, Charlotte sees right through the gruffness and falls for him anyway. I love that she comes to his defense at every opportunity and tries to show him of his own worth. Third generation of our favorite Somerset families, starting with The Work of Art.
Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.
Love Felt Like This by Julia Olivia (2026)
Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Loved this book so much. Definitely warm and cozy and an absolute delight. So Beverly is trying to revive her children’s puppet show, but is having a rough go of it. She meets rock star Griffin by chance at a late night variety show. And he’s also struggling with writing his next album after becoming full-time Dad to 2-year-old Ava. Basically, they’re both in a bad place, but somehow decide to team up so that Griffin can help write songs for Beverly’s show. But see, the setup is just the beginning. Because their chemistry is insane and Griffin is such a great grumpy dad, and his kid is super sweet, and we get to go back to Beverly’s small mountain town for awhile. Ugh, words cannot describe, you just have to read it.
Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby. Advance audiobook provided by Penguin Random House Audio.
See You Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-London (2026)
Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Ten years of yearning and miscommunication and misjudgment of each other. Ugh, this was such a good book. Anya and Gabe have been at odds everytime they cross paths. Someone ends up saying the wrong thing, the other one gets defensive, and they go right back to hating each other. Despite the simmering attraction between them. Oh, we get so many time jumps here and so many instances where they have a chance to get together. Loved the yearslong yearning.
Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby. Advance audiobook provided by Penguin Random House Audio.
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