Dade, Olivia. At First Spite. Avon. ISBN 9780063215917.

With few options after her fiancé ends their engagement, Athena moves into the very small house that she bought as a wedding gift. Unfortunately, it’s attached to her ex’s home and directly across from that of her ex’s brother Matthew, whom she blames for her breakup. Even as Athena seeks revenge in creative ways, Matthew feels guilty and tries to help her, with their forced proximity ultimately leading to love. Full of emotional and funny moments, this sexy rom-com is a delight.

Dudley, Christina Hwang. Pride and Preston Lin. Third State. ISBN 9798890130044.

Dudley sets her charming modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice in the Bay Area. Lissie Cheng works at her family’s Chinese restaurant while attending college. When she accidentally serves a dish with shrimp paste to a customer who’s allergic, she loses her job. After wealthy, self-righteous Preston Lin writes a scathing article about the incident, it seems that the family could lose the restaurant altogether. As circumstances bring Lissie and Preston together again, they slowly get to know each other better, resulting in a satisfying happily-ever-after.

Ewing, Amy. The Irish Goodbye. Alcove. ISBN 9781639107810.

NYC street photographer Cordelia James is reeling from the death of her father and needs a change of scenery. She accepts a temporary photo gig on an island off the coast of Ireland, where an accident immediately puts her at odds with chef Niall O’Connor, who has returned home after losing his Dublin restaurant to a cheating fiancée. It doesn’t take long, however, for dislike to turn to passion. The enticing setting, quirky supporting characters, and delicious romance make this unputdownable.

Henry, Emily. Funny Story. Berkley. ISBN 9780593441282.

Librarian Daphne moves to Michigan with her fiancé Peter to be closer to his family, but then he leaves her for his best friend, Petra. Desperate for a place to stay, Daphne moves in with Petra’s ex-boyfriend Miles. The two are complete opposites, but when they get invited to their exes’ wedding,they decide to attend together, leading to a summer of fake dating that turns gratifyingly real. Henry writes another page-turner, with an enchanting small-town setting and fantastic protagonists to root for.

Khorram, Adib. I’ll Have What He’s Having. Forever. ISBN 9781538739518.

Farzan visits a new Kansas City wine bar and meets handsome sommelier David, who mistakes him for a food critic and gives him the VIP treatment. They go home together and only realize the mix-up the next morning. David’s not interested in anything serious, as he’s studying to be a master sommelier and planning on leaving town, but they agree to remain friends—which soon turns into much more. Khorram makes an excellent adult debut with this food- and family-filled story and a steamy yet tender romance.

Kuang, Yulin. How To End a Love Story. Avon. ISBN 9780063310681.

Helen Zhang is excited to help adapt her successful novels into a TV series, but she’s shocked when she arrives in the writers’ room and encounters Grant Shepard, who was involved in the car accident that killed her sister. Neither is willing to walk away from the project, so they must learn to work together, leading to an emotionally charged narrative as they confront the past and fall hard for each other. Screenwriter Kuang’s debut offers a fascinating glimpse inside a writers’ room and a heart-wrenching love story.

Lauren, Christina. The Paradise Problem. Gallery. ISBN 9781668017722.

Anna and Liam married for convenience in college to qualify for subsidized family housing, and they parted amicably when Liam graduated. A few years later, Anna is a broke artist, while Liam is a Stanford professor, and they need to continue the marriage ruse for Liam to receive his inheritance. His sister’s wedding on a private island proves the ultimate test, and it leads to unexpectedly real feelings. Lauren writes a heartfelt, sexy romance between two opposites who continually care for each other.

Sebastian, Cat. You Should Be So Lucky. Avon. ISBN 9780063272804.

It’s 1960, and closeted baseball player Eddie O’Leary has just been traded to a team in New York. He’s in the worst slump of his life, and his new teammates hate him. Arts journalist Mark Bailey, who’s still grieving the death of his partner, is tasked with writing about Eddie. He reluctantly agrees, and the two slowly forge a friendship that turns into something more. Sebastian deftly portrays both the joys and the difficulties of a queer relationship in the mid-20th century and delivers on the grumpy/sunshine romance.

Soltani, Simone. Cross the Line. Berkley. ISBN 9780593818145.

Facing a social media disaster with potential career consequences, Formula 1 driver Dev Anderson hires his best friend’s sister Willow Williams to be his social media manager and repair his image. Willow has had a crush on Dev since she was kid, and neither has forgotten the kiss they secretly shared the year before. However, there are several obstacles to their being together, despite their incredible chemistry. Soltani combines the thrilling world of F1 with an irresistible romance in her winning debut.

Williams, Tia. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. Grand Central. ISBN 9781538726709.

Ricki Wilde comes from a wealthy, powerful family in Atlanta but has no desire to be part of the family business or live like her socialite sisters. Instead, she moves to a Harlem brownstone and opens a flower shop. When she meets musician Ezra Walker, they are instantly drawn to each other, but Ezra is keeping a secret that could tear them apart. Williams writes a dazzling love story with a touch of magic that also incorporates captivating flashbacks to historical Harlem.