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HER COWBOY LAWMAN - Kathy Douglass Aspen Creek Bachelors (Book #6) Harlequin Special Edition BUY (30 June) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Shayna Givens has finally made her dreams of becoming a famous singer a reality. But success comes at a cost, so she escapes to the one place that is safe and familiar—the ranch of her childhood friend Hank Morrow. An ex-NFL quarterback, Hank understands the weight of fame, and the handsome rancher-turned-sheriff is more than willing to remind Shayna of happier, simpler times. Only as their peaceful horse rides on the ranch turn into something deeper, Shayna knows she’ll have to make a choice soon. Because Hank’s place is in Aspen Creek, and her place is on the world stage. Can she turn her back on her career, or does she walk away from her small-town lawman?

CHASING A SECOND CHANCE - Brenda Jackson Harlequin Presents BUY (30 June) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

After uncovering a slew of family secrets—including his Westmoreland cousins—single dad Matthew Caulder’s life has turned upside down. The only thing he knows for sure is how drawn he is to Iris Michaels, the gorgeous single mom with mile-high walls around her heart. Iris’s daredevil late husband taught her how dangerous love can be. She’s not in the market for another try, or for anything beyond a fling. But Matthew won’t let her run from all they could be. With every kiss, every touch, he’ll prove to her that love might be worth the risk…

	A DEAL AT DAWN - VBanessa Riley Betting Against TheDuke (Book #3) Zebra Books BUY (30 June) Reviewer:  |  Rating: HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Katherine Wilcox Palmers, the Viscountess of Hampton, has lost custody of the daughter she secretly bore to Jahleel Charles, now the Duke of Torrance. The bitter court ruling was engineered by the duke himself, but now he is gravely ill. If he dies, Katherine, branded a scandalous bigamist by her late husband’s vengeful family, may never see her child again—unless she makes a bold offer . . .

HER FORBIDDEN ROYAL BOSS - Jadesola James Harlequin Presents BUY (30 June) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Nothing gets past palace guard Ada’s professional defenses. Not even her…attraction to her commanding officer, Prince Ikem. Until his tiny nephew needs protection, and they’re trapped together in royal opulence for days on end. Leaving nowhere to hide from her tortuous longing for her handsome boss’s touch…Ikem has always hated the duty thrust upon him. But after his brother’s untimely death, he must protect the family legacy. Stunning, driven Ada is a temptation he cannot afford. Yet, once he tastes forbidden intimacy with Ada, can anything curb his hunger for more?

	EMBER - Niama Simone The Hunted Kingdom (Book #2) Bramble Publishing BUY (14 July) Reviewer:  |  Rating: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
From USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone comes a new scorching dark mafia romance in The Hunted Kingdom series in which a modern-day Cinderella must fight against the stepbrother who inherited her legacy--but he wants more than just the family empire: he wants her. He’ll burn it all to keep her. Her fire will consume his soul.

A FAMILY WORTH FIGTHTING FOR - Jacquelin Thomas A Polk Island Story (Book #4) Harlequin Heartwarming BUY (30 June) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Photojournalist Patrick Brown has spent years chasing stories across the globe. Writing an article about his college girlfriend London Worthington’s honey farm brings a welcome change—and a shocking discovery. He’s a father! Now all that matters is making up for lost time. London hadn’t planned to keep four-year-old Bella a secret. But when Patrick’s determined mother forced them apart, leaving her pregnant and alone, she vowed to build her own life. Bella adores having her daddy around, and London can’t deny he still makes her heart flutter. Even if she doesn’t trust him to stay on tiny Polk Island. Can Patrick prove he’s serious about rewriting their story…with a happily-ever-after?

MADLY DRIVEN - Tiye Black Odyssey Media BUY (30 June) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Kensie Garrett turned her worst heartbreak into a bestselling brand. As a social-media influencer and author of a hit self-help book teaching women how to find love without losing themselves, she’s built a career on staying in command. But one reckless night threatens everything she’s created when she gives in to the magnetic pull of Canaan Jackson, the infuriating race car driver she’s despised since college.