Summer might be winding down, but there’s no reason that hitting the books should be a bad thing. Pick up one of these late summer romances…I mean, don’t they say July, August and September is mon-swoon season? I’ll show myself out.
HERE TO STAY by Adriana Herrera
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 25, 2020
In HERE TO STAY, Rocco and Julia are caught between two factions of a family as they prep to take their department store public. Rocco is doing diligence and his clients are ready to put the store’s foundation on the chopping block. Julia directs the foundation’s after school programs.
If enemies-to-lovers in an office setting between no-nonsense New Yorkers is your jam, get a first look inside Adriana Herrera’s next release, HERE TO STAY.
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LIKE LOVERS DO by Tracey Livesay
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 25, 2020
Escape to Martha’s Vineyard for one last week with Dr. Nicole Allen and Ben Van Mont. An accomplished surgeon, she hits a career snag at work when she disciplines an intern who’s a powerful donor’s son. Ben isn’t the settling type, whether its following his family’s expectations or settling down with “the one.” When Ben’s social climber ex turns up on the scene again, he and Nic cut a deal. One week in a fake relationship, if Ben’s family will put in a word and help save her chance at a prestigious fellowship. A couple of months go, Tracey mentioned she envisioned Jay Hayden as Ben. Ok, sign me up.
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A ROGUE OF ONE’S OWN by Evie Dunmore
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Cinnamon roll hero alert! Evie Dunmore’s follow up to Bringing Down the Duke pairs a dashing rogue with a reputation with a crusader for women’s rights in a swoony romance wrapped in Victorian politics.
This enemies-to-lovers tale takes on the Married Women’s Property Act, which virtually eliminated a woman’s freedom and made her a husband’s property. Lucie and her cohorts are hatching a plan to buy a publishing house to report some of their findings, when childhood nemesis Tristan invests and becomes part owner. He propositions her offering one night for one percent of company shares. And while that might sound like blackmail, it’s actually Lucie who has the upperhand.
There’s a bit of Tennyson, picnics with Pimm’s Cups, and clandestine tete-a-tetes. Gah, could it be more summery?
Dunmore’s voice has more surety to it this time, and will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of romance readers.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT by Lindsey Kelk
Release Date: September 8, 2020 (paperback); ebook available now
Lindsey Kelk keeps the Brit Chick-Lit genre fresh with In Case You Missed it. After taking a run at a radio career in the States, Ros is back in London, living in her parents shed. As she reconnects with her besties and her old life, her ex-boyfriend also comes back into the picture. Can a second chance romance really work after only three years? Let’s find out. If you’ve loved Sophie Kinsella, but need a more contemporary take, check out Lindsey Kelk.
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SECRET CRUSH SEDUCTION by Jayci Lee
Release Date: September 8, 2020 (ebook: 9/1/2020)
In the second book in Jayci Lee’s Heirs of Hansol series, fashion designer Adelaide Song gets her time to shine in this brother’s best friend story. Adelaide’s out to prove she’s got what it takes to move up in her family’s fashion empire, but she’s gonna need help from Michael Reynolds, her childhood crush. I had mixed feelings about the first book in the series, mainly around the biracial representation, but I’ll definitely be checking this one out.
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If these late summer romances aren’t striking your fancy, check out our roundups from earlier in the summer:
7 New Romances for Your Staycation
12 Summer Reads by Asian Authors to Put on Your TBR
