The Best Romance Books of February

Posted by Cybil on February 3, 2020
Some people love books. Some people fall in love. And some people fall in love with books about falling in love. Every month our team takes a look at the new romance books and how early readers are responding to them. We use this information to curate a list of soon-to-be-beloved favorites.
 
New in February: Lisa Kleypas returns with the continuing adventures of Lady Cassandra Ravenel. Marie Harte brings us a new tale of an ambitious waitress and a stalwart German mechanic. And Owen Nicholls spins a story that draws from the best rom-coms and romantic dramas of the silver screen. Also: a kissing game, a troublesome best man, and a rakish vicar. 

Add what catches your fancy to your Want to Read shelf, and let us know what you're reading and recommending in the comments.



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Mia Sosa’s new book follows the tribulations of D.C. wedding planner Carolina Santos, whose own nuptials went haywire a few years back. Now she’s forced to work together with the very guy who ruined her wedding, her ex’s brother, a.k.a. the Worst Best Man. Sosa has earned steady acclaim as a romance writer since her debut, Unbuttoning the CEO, past winner of the prestigious (and entirely fictional) Awesome Book Title award.

Release date: February 4


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Tom Severin—rogue, railway magnate, unrepentant provocateur—is used to getting what he wants. And from first sight he’s wanted Lady Cassandra Ravenel. The estimable Lady Cassandra, however, does not share her heart with just any old unrepentant provocateur. When a newfound enemy threatens Cassandra’s reputation, the game takes a turn. But be forewarned, gentle reader: One must never, ever, underestimate a Ravenel!

Release date: February 18


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A must-read for cinephiles and romantic comedy experts, this mischievous debut from author Owen Nicholls has a love of movies at its heart. Ellie and Nick have got it all figured out. She’s a Holly Hunter, circa Broadcast News. He’s a Tom Hanks, circa You’ve Got Mail. Together they channel all the love and fun of cinema’s best romances. But suddenly the spark is gone. Can they still swing a happy ending?

Release date: February 11


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In the annals of genius-level opening lines, we find the following: “I bet you a kiss you can’t resist me.” Think it through and everybody wins! This new story from Marie Harte follows the courtship of Rena and Axel. She’s a waitress with dreams of entrepreneurship. He’s a mechanic with a guarded heart. When opportunity knocks, Axel makes a crazy, desperate play…

Release date: February 4


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Lady Avalon Warwyck is the happiest widow you know. Now liberated from her cruel and selfish husband, she’s free to help other women and live an independent life. Alas, things go sideways when the vicar Devan Farris comes to town, trailing a reputation for reckless and rakish tendencies. Reputations can be misleading, though, and perhaps the vicar is what he says he is—lonely and true. Can Lady Avalon find it in her heart to give him a chance?

Release date: February 25


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Seven years have passed since Holly Kennedy’s husband died. In that time, she has endeavored to grow and evolve—to get to that next place in the sequence of life. But now a group, inspired by her husband’s last letters, comes to Holly looking for help. Does embracing the future always have to mean betraying the past? Author Cecelia Ahern returns with a story of love, loss, and new beginnings.

Release date: February 11


Which new romance books are you most excited to read? Let us know in the comments!


 

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message 1: by Sara (last edited Feb 03, 2020 12:47AM) (new)

Sara Naveed Love, Unscripted by Owen Nicholls seems interesting.
Do not forget to check out my upcoming romance book that releases on Valentine's day!
Here it is: The World Between Us


message 2: by TMR (new)

TMR These all sound awesome.


message 3: by Hazel Bee (new)

Hazel Bee Sara wrote: "Love, Unscripted by Owen Nicholls seems interesting.
Do not forget to check out my upcoming romance book that releases on Valentine's day!
Here it is: The World Between Us"


Just added it to my TBR


message 4: by Carole (new)

Carole Bell Hearts on Hold has to be on the must read list. Review: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/r...


message 5: by kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude (last edited Feb 03, 2020 10:57AM) (new)

kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude Postscript doesn't sound anything like a romance! Neither does Love, Unscripted. They both sound like general fiction that discusses relationships.


message 6: by Calista (new)

Calista Frye The Catch by L. H Mae is also a fantastic read!


message 7: by Angel (new)

Angel That link for debut queer romance doesn't seem to be for the right article.


message 8: by Sharon, Goodreads employee (new)

Sharon Angel wrote: "That link for debut queer romance doesn't seem to be for the right article."

You're totally right! We just fixed it. Thanks for letting us know!


Dana Al-Basha |  دانة الباشا I'm looking forward to Lisa's book!! I love Cinderella's retellings.


message 10: by Blake (new)

Blake Allwood Hi all, I'm a new author, at least in the MF Romance side of things. If anyone's interested, here's my brand new release. Suzie Empowered


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