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5 Must-Read Contemporary Romances

5 Must-Read Contemporary Romances

These captivating stories will sweep you off your feet, tug at your heartstrings, and leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. From delightful meet-cutes to steamy encounters, these books offer a range of romance subgenres to suit every reader’s taste!


The Broken Protector

by Nicole Snow

Release Date: June 20, 2023

Starting over isn’t easy when an unexpected hero crashes her plans. He’s bossy, fiercely protective, and undeniable in this steamy and gripping new small-town enemies-to-lovers romance loaded with explosive chemistry by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow.

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Behind the Net

by Stephanie Archer

Release Date: June 30, 2023

He’s the hot, grumpy goalie I had a crush on in high school… and now I’m his live-in assistant. Beneath his surliness, though, Jamie’s surprisingly sweet and protective. He could break my heart, but it might be worth it.

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Something Unexpected

by Vi Keeland

Release Date: July 1, 2023

A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland. “Something Unexpected is a brilliant and fantastic book that has an excellent balance of hilarious banter, emotional, sweet and sexy moments. Beck and Nora’s story is uniquely written, it’s all consuming, heartwarming and without a doubt, one of my favorite Vi Keeland books.” -Veronica’s Reading Vault

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Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch Book 1)

by Lyla Sage

Release Date: June 6, 2023

For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s done everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown, went to college, and made a name for herself doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But when an injury results in an obstacle she can’t overcome, Emmy leaves behind a career, an apartment, and a boyfriend for the hometown she spent her whole life trying to escape. Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He’s also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family, who spent his entire childhood antagonizing Emmy, the youngest Ryder sibling. It’s been years since he’s seen his best friend’s little sister, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her.

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Deceitful Vows (Barinov Bratva Book 1)

by Brook Wilder

Release Date: June 16, 2023

Bratva Bosses aren’t supposed to marry regular girls like me. Andrei Barinov is the heir of the Barinov Bratva – a prince with the world at his fingertips. I was working as a wedding photographer, trying to forget my cheating ex-fiancé when my path crossed with his. He offered me a chance to escape, throw caution to the wind, and forget my troubles. I never got a chance to tell him my answer when the bullets started flying. He saved me that day, and I thought I’d never see him again. Until I find him standing in my kitchen.

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