Off the Shelf: Romance Novels Coming in February

Posted February 14, 2023

By Amanda Murphy
Brookfield Branch Manager

Hello again!

While I think it’s always a great time to read a romance, February’s focus on all things love makes it the perfect time to pick up a romance novel. Whether you enjoy reading about fake relationships (that really aren’t fake), second chances, or enemies-to-lovers, there is a newly released novel just waiting for you.

Here are ten new contemporary romances to keep that loving feeling alive.

The Chemistry of Love by Sariah Wilson

Cosmetic chemist Anna has a huge crush on her boss Craig. When his brother Marco offers to use sibling jealousy to help her catch his eye, the two start fake dating. The more the couple get to know one another, the more real the relationship seems, sparking Anna to wonder if the chemistry she feels is for the brother beside her.

Expected publication: February 1, 2023

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

When her childhood crush temporarily returns to his family’s vineyards, his mother hires high-spirited Hallie to landscape the grounds – primarily around the cottage where he is staying. Julian thrives on exactness and order – something that Hallie possesses little of. Things start to change after he receives an anonymous letter from a secret admirer. A letter that Hallie wrote and sent after a night out with her friends.

Expected publication: February 7, 2023

Just My Type by Falon Ballard

Journalist Lana Parker is determined to take a break from long term relationships. Fellow journalist – and her high school ex-boyfriend – Seth is looking for the opposite in love. When Seth starts working at the same publication, the two soon find themselves in a competition writing a series of articles about the opposite sides of dating life that will determine their career paths.

Expected publication: February 7, 2023

For Twice in My Life by Annette Christie

Layla is stunned when her boyfriend Ian unexpectedly breaks up with her. After he is in an accident, the hospital calls Layla to help him home. Soon it comes to light that Ian doesn’t remember breaking up with her. Layla decides to use this as a second chance for their relationship. When Ian’s brother comes to town, she realizes that she needs to re-evaluate her chance for love and happiness.

Expected publication: February 7, 2023  

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow

With plans to write a cookbook, and to eschew relationships, Ruby heads to a small village in the Scottish Highlands. Soon she is charmed by the town, easily imagining living there well past the year she’s planned. Her plans to remain single are tested by her attraction to Brochan, the handsome handyman who keeps popping up to repair things around her rented home.

Expected publication: February 14, 2023

End of Story by Kylie Scott

Susie is surprised when the contractor hired to help fix her inherited fixer-upper is Lars, her ex’s attractive best friend. Hoping to get the repairs done sooner rather than later, she reluctantly agrees to keep him on the job. When Lars uncovers a divorce certificate from the future, the two work together to figure out how their names ended up on a piece of paper inside the house’s walls.

Expected publication: February 14, 2023

Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

A dancer on the television competition “The Dance Off,” Gina hopes that this will be her season to win. Partnered with Stone, the star of an Alaskan wilderness show, it’s soon apparent the duo has great chemistry on and off the dance floor, playing into the producer’s decision for a show-mance. While neither want their growing attraction in the spotlight, they need to decide if it’s worth it to further their careers.

Expected publication: February 14, 2023 

Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot

Julie Zimmerman’s hope to turn her side gig as a social media restaurant reviewer into a job with a major newspaper is crushed when Bennett Richard Macalester Wright is hired instead. After her public confrontation with the anti-social media food critic goes viral, the two team up to further fuel their publicity and realize there might be more than career competition between them.

Expected publication: February 21, 2023

For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding

Nina’s dreams for TV scriptwriting, living in LA, and finding romance are in the past. Living in her aunt’s suburban condo, she spends her time ghostwriting celebrity emails. When she is hired by the newest star in Hollywood, she doesn’t expect the plot twist her life takes. Ari Fox needs to learn to give up a little control. When she meets the writer behind her email account, she finds herself wanting to get to know her better. The duo’s attraction is strong, but can they get past their Hollywood lives and let themselves find love?

Expected publication: February 21, 2023

 

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

Lily dreams of becoming a children’s book editor, but her current job is working in non-fiction. An email correspondence with her favorite fantasy author helps her get through the daily grind, especially as they develop a seemingly deep friendship. When he ghosts her, though, the reserved Lily is crushed. When she later needs a date to her sister’s wedding, she decides to ask Nick, her new neighbor to help. Soon Nick, who happens to be a fantasy author, realizes why he feels drawn to Lily. He fell in love with her through the emails they exchanged months ago.

Expected publication: February 28, 2023