If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to be a spy: traveling the globe, using high-tech gadgets, saving the world—and maybe stealing some hearts along the way— The Spy And I (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; February 13, 2024) by Tiana Smith is the novel for you. This heart-pounding adventure romance stars a wallflower cybersecurity analyst who is mistaken for her superspy twin and must embark on a quest to save the world. Along the way, she might just fall in love with her sister’s sexy spy partner and find an inner strength she never imagined. Filled with the international adventure spy novel lovers are looking for and combined with the trope-tastic tension romance fans can’t get enough of, this action-adventure romance is one not to miss.
February is also Black History Month, so readers looking for Black joy can find it in THE PARTNER PLOT (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; February 27, 2024) by Kristina Forest, the author of The Neighbor Favor. The Neighbor Favor was praised for its authentic characters and heart-fluttering story. And in Forest’s newest, which stars a secondary character from her adult debut, two former high school sweethearts get a second chance in the most unlikely way after a wild night out in Vegas ends with an impromptu wedding. Forest is known for her focus on Black representation and the relatable ways her characters navigate both culture and romance. Full of classic romance tropes and a hero and heroine to root for, this is the perfect novel to help you believe in love again.
If you’re looking to add a smart, feel-good romance to your TBR pile this spring, look no further than TAKE TWO, BIRDIE MAXWELL (Berkley; on sale March 5, 2024) by Allison Winn Scotch! A second-chance love story about a famed actress who is seeking redemption in her career and her love life, this novel takes readers on a journey (literally – a road trip!) to find Birdie’s long-lost love. But what Birdie doesn’t realize is that the love of her life is, in fact, sitting right next to her in the passenger seat. Scotch’s latest after her beloved novel, The Rewind, is the perfect feel-good love story with an emotional depth that will appeal to readers of Emily Henry, Josie Silver, and Sophie Cousens. The Rewind was the buzzy romance debut that earned Scotch a reputation as a rom-com writer to watch, and you’re sure to fall in love all over again with this one.
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