Rosie Danan writes steamy, big-hearted books about the trials and triumphs of modern love. When not writing, she enjoys jogging slowly to fast music, petting other people's dogs, and competing against herself in rounds of Chopped using the miscellaneous ingredients occupying her fridge.
Not Another Love Song (2024) Julie Soto "A truly masterful composition! Julie Soto delivers the crescendoing intensity, transportive fluidity, and most of all the depth of feeling you get listening to an exceptional piece of music through Alex and Gwen's passionate romance. At turns funny, moving, and fan-your-face steamy, I couldn't put NOT ANOTHER LOVE SONG DOWN!"
Rules for Second Chances (2024) Maggie North "Rules for Second Chances is a wildly original take on the marriage in trouble trope full of beautiful prose and visceral vulnerability. Maggie North is a capital 'T' talent."
The Art of Catching Feelings (2024) Alicia Thompson "A soft and sexy riff on You've Got Mail, The Art of Catching Feelings delivers a beautifully layered look at how intimacy blooms on and offline. I savored the bittersweetness of Alicia Thompson's expertly deployed angst. Whether or not you're a baseball fan, you'll find yourself rooting for Daphne and Chris from the moment of their one-of-a-kind meet-cute."
In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation (2024) (Halifax Hellions, book 1) Alexandra Vasti "I rooted for each of the Halifax Hellions from the very first page. It was an incandescent pleasure to watch all three of their men come completely undone - none of them see it coming and they each fall beautifully. Alexandra's plots are so zany and so fun but also earnestly explored and impeccably executed! If you are new to novellas or a novella skeptic, I implore you to pick up the Halifax Hellions and let Alexandra change your mind with these clever, hot, joyrides. Perfect for anyone who loves Tessa Dare but with a fresh voice wholly her own. I will pick up anything Alexandra writes."
At First Spite (2024) (Harlot's Bay, book 1) Olivia Dade "At First Spite is one of the most romantic books I've ever read. True love exists on these pages in the form of beautiful, gentle care when it's needed most. Breathtakingly poignant. Warmly funny. With its delicious pastries, erotica book club, used bookstore complete with emotional support chicken, and surplus of kind, sexy residents, Harlot's Bay is my dream town. Olivia Dade gives us another remarkable, essential addition to the modern romance canon. A slow burn that delivers in spades."
You, Again (2023) Kate Goldbeck "Equal parts a studied homage and decisively modern, Kate Goldbeck debuts with a masterclass in banter. This is a luxurious contemporary romance to savor. Every character is as sexy as they are gloriously messy. I'm officially a fan and can't wait to see what Kate does next!"
Marry Me by Midnight (2023) (Once Upon the East End, book 1) Felicia Grossman "MARRY ME BY MIDNIGHT is at once timeless and completely fresh--a wholly, beautifully, Jewish story that feels reminiscent of my favorite fairytales. An unlikely partnership blooms into love between a fierce, driven heiress and a sweet, cinnamon roll hero that breaks the mold. This is a must for any historical romance reader looking to step into a side of Regency that's often overlooked. Felicia Grossman's passionate prose shines on every page."
Codename Charming (2023) Lucy Parker "As magical as it's heroine's confectionary creations, Battle Royal is absolutely enchanting. Lucy Parker is the Michelangelo of grumpy + sunshine. I gobbled this book up!"
Business or Pleasure (2023) Rachel Lynn Solomon "Only Rachel Lynn Solomon could make a story about giving sex lessons to a celebrity feel this grounded and realistic. Chandler and Finn are equal parts smart and funny, charming and generous, thoughtful and endearing. Rachel takes the kind of risks that make romance as a genre so special and rewarding to read."
Something Wild & Wonderful (2023) (Nashville Love, book 2) Anita Kelly "Kelly writes wildly charming, exquisitely vibrant, and achingly tender prose and has a unique gift for making readers feel safe, loved, and understood within her pages. This story is both fantastically fun and crack your heart wide open vulnerable. I can't wait to buy it for everyone I've ever met."
Hotel of Secrets (2023) Diana Biller "With prose to match the sumptuous setting of 1870s Vienna, Hotel of Secrets is an exquisite and decadent read. Diana Biller breathes new life into historical romance with writing that is singularly lush, deeply romantic, and transportive. Readers will get swept away by the combination of nail-biting intrigue and whole-hearted passion."
Two Wrongs Make a Right (2022) (Wilmot Sisters, book 1) Chloe Liese "Two Wrongs Make A Right is an excellent addition to any contemporary romance lover's keeper shelf! Trope lovers will swoon as Bea and West journey from annoyances fake dating to unlikely friends who fall in real love! Chloe Liese nails the fast-paced ensemble chemistry of the source material and delivers a sophisticated playfulness of prose that echoes Shakespeare himself."
Better than Fiction (2022) Alexa Martin "Alexa Martin is a powerhouse! In Better Than Fiction, she delivers another one of her signature stories - clever, relatable, flirty, and warm."
Do You Take This Man (2022) Denise Williams "This annoyance-to-lovers story is steamy like the most luxurious bubble bath! Readers are in for a beautiful ride watching the deliciously prickly RJ learn to let someone care for her body and soul. Denise Williams consistently crafts romances that are so sweetly real. Her voice shines - full-hearted and playful - through every scene."
Scandalized (2022) Ivy Owens "Scandalized is the definition of spicy - bursting with tension and teasing, banter and blistering chemistry. A perfect romantic fantasy made even better by characters who are vividly, stunningly real."
Bet on It (2022) Jodie Slaughter "Bet on It reads like the first rays of sun on your face after a long winter. I loved Aja and Walker's story about two genuinely good people who are playful and sweet to each other, helping one another heal, while also having incredibly hot sex. With standout portrayals of beautiful, generous friendships in addition to the love story, this is a book to be savored."
Fool Me Once (2022) (Fool Me Once , book 1) Ashley Winstead "A simmering slow burn bursting with banter, Fool Me Once has all the raunch, humor, and charm of a Judd Apatow movie but with the kind of flawed, dynamic heroine rom-com fans have been waiting for. This is a romance for anyone who's ever felt too messy to be loved."
A Brush with Love (2022) Mazey Eddings "A Brush with Love reads the way young love feels. Mazey Eddings stole my heart with this laugh out loud funny, almost unbearably cute debut (and she made me care about dentistry)."
Delilah Green Doesn't Care (2022) (Bright Falls, book 1) Ashley Herring Blake "A spectacular debut brimming with yearning, swooning, and healing. Delilah Green Doesn't Care reads the way realizing your crush likes you back feels. Ashley Herring Blake is a romance star on the rise."
The Matzah Ball (2021) Jean Meltzer "Funny, bright, and lovingly crafted! The Matzah Ball healed a piece of me I didn't know was hurting."
The Rehearsals (2021) Annette Christie "A compelling, clever look at the hard work of growing up in our relationships—with friends, family, lovers, and ourselves—woven through with humor and tremendous heart."
Heartbreak for Hire (2021) Sonia Hartl "An absolute treasure. I would read a million books about Heartbreak for Hire's charming, relatable employees and all the clever ways they punish people who totally deserve it. This book is both a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine."
Hot Copy (2021) Ruby Barrett "An intoxicating blend of wholesome sweetness and tear-off-your-clothes steam…Ruby Barrett’s writing leaves me breathless."
Shipped (2021) Angie Hockman "Witty, charming as hell, and layered with real passion for ecotourism, Shipped is a sparkling debut. The perfect slice of vacation in book form."
