Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Romance ---------------------------------- Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey The anticipated latest from ‘the undisputed queen of sexy rom-coms’ (Ali Hazelwood) - The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>It Happened One Summer</i> “hits it out of the park with her latest spicy romance” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Tessa Bailey’s “voice feels as fresh and contemporary as a Netflix rom-com” (<i>Entertainment Weekly</i>) - NHL playboy Robbie’s life is turned upside down when he meets fiery softball pitcher Skylar — and soon, a fake relationship leads to much more… Media Praise: People, Cosmopolitan, New York Post Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4892?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/pitcher-perfect-by-tessa-bailey?gra... People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young Straitlaced Prudence finds her small-town life upended by adventurous Milo - “Brims with heart, heat, and real emotion — a warm hug and a passionate kiss all in one” (Carley Fortune) - See why Abby Jimenez and Talia Hibbert adored this Indie Next pick from the author of <i>Out on a Limb</i> - “Devastatingly honest and deliciously sexy. Pure Magic. I can’t wait to read it again” (B.K. Borison, author of <i>First-Time Caller</i>) Media Praise: Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4888?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/people-watching-by-hannah-bonam-you... Lover Forbidden by J. R. Ward Fated mates and star-crossed love from a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author - When Lyric almost meets her end one evening, she’s rescued by mysterious Devlin — but as they fall for each other, one secret could change everything… - The latest installment of the wildly popular <i>Black Dagger Brotherhood</i> series Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4906?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/lover-forbidden-by-j-r-ward?granted... Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver Ready for your first spooky season romance? - The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>One Day in December</i> delivers an unputdownable paranormal romp - Medium Melody is investigating three ghost brothers tied to a murder — but she doesn’t expect to deal with her infuriating ex and a handsome reporter along the way! - Annabel Monaghan loves Josie Silver’s “completely romantic and life-affirming” novels Media Praise: Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4890?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/crazy-spooky-love-by-josie-silver?g... The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore Cozy up to another small-town love story from the author of <i>The Pumpkin Spice Café</i>! - Bakery owner Annie and bar owner Mac are sworn enemies — but working on a wedding together proves the fine line between love and hate - From a buzzy #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author - A standalone in a series that’s “perfect for fans of Hallmark movies” (<i>People</i>) Media Praise: People Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4907?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-gingerbread-bakery-by-laurie-gi... Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman Forced to share a hot desk, two rival editors embark on a heated, career-making race - “I challenge any reader not to fall in love” (Joanna Rakoff, author of <i>My Salinger Year</i>) - Fans of Nora Ephron will appreciate this “fresh take on classic rom-coms” that “captures the timeless romance of literary New York” (Jillian Medoff, author of <i>When We Were Bright and Beautiful</i>) - Named a Best Book of September 2025 by <i>People</i>! Media Praise: People, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4893?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/hot-desk-by-laura-dickerman-2025-09... Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun Falon Ballard calls this one ‘truly perfect’ - Struggling with an identity crisis, Sadie jumps at the chance to escape to Portugal — but a drunken plane meet-cute with Mal might force Sadie to confront what she really wants - Elena Armas promises, “<i>Every Step She Takes</i> will immediately win your heart” - “A rich exploration of queer identity and community, wrapped in a vacation romance” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4905?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/every-step-she-takes-by-alison-coch... Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams Nanny Jessie thinks she found the perfect man in the grocery store — until things get complicated - From the internationally bestselling author of <i>Our Stop</i> - Featuring a fire alarm–induced meet-cute, a passionate love triangle, and a slow-burn Media Praise: Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4891?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/love-at-first-sight-by-laura-jane-w... Head Witch in Charge by Avery Flynn Two witches from enemy families discover their midnight marriage might not be a mistake… - From a <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author - To secure their divorce, Leona agrees to accompany Erik on an important trip — but could their journey lead them back to each other? - A “fun and sexy road-trip romance between perfectly mismatched witches” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4904?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/head-witch-in-charge-by-avery-flynn... He Falls First by Jill Shalvis Lucy Score declares this is ‘the perfect escape’ - Chef Penny isn’t looking for love, but she can’t ignore her chemistry with the gorgeous contractor working on her grandmother’s dilapidated house - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who “should be on every reader’s TBR list” (<i>RT Book Reviews</i>) - Jill Shalvis is Susan Mallery’s “go-to read for humor and heart” Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4992?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/he-falls-first-by-jill-shalvis?gran... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-fiction-books?grante... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Romance email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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