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9 Romance Novels for People Who Don’t Read Romance

ROMANCE

BRAZEN AND THE BEAST

by Sarah MacLean

Classic MacLean: smoking hot, emotionally rich, thrilling, and unforgettable. Full review >

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ROMANCE

FORBIDDEN

by Beverly Jenkins

For readers who enjoy love stories with steamy interludes against historical backdrops, Jenkins’ latest is not to be missed. Full review >

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FICTION

A PRINCESS IN THEORY

by Alyssa Cole

A delightful and sexy take on love between a suave African prince and a nerdy epidemiology student. Full review >

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ROMANCE

FALLEN

by Rebecca Zanetti

The central romance is enhanced by a pleasingly tangled suspense plot. Full review >

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ROMANCE

LOVE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER

by Tracey Livesay

A complicated heroine and a sexy chef mix it up in an uneven amnesia romance that might leave some readers with a sour... Full review >

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ROMANCE

SAPPHIRE FLAMES

by Ilona Andrews

Another creative, thrilling paranormal romance from the masterful Andrews. Full review >

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