- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/84737) - []() - []() - []() # Ten Recent Romance eBooks Curated by EBSCO’s Collection Development Librarians for Public Libraries Celebrate romance this Valentine’s Day with top picks from our Collection Development Librarians! These recent romance eBooks are perfect to curl up with this season. ![top romance ebooks for public and academic libraries blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/top-romance-ebooks-for-public-and-academic-libraries-blog-image-780.png) 9 February 2023 As experts on eBook content, EBSCO’s Collection Development Librarians have the perfect picks for any occasion! Check-out this carefully curated list of recent romance eBooks that you will want to download this season. Whether you're staying inside or venturing outdoors, grab your tablet and enjoy some of our favorite romantic eBook picks. ***In a New York Minute*** by Kate Spencer Published by Hachette 9781538737613 When Franny’s wardrobe malfunctions in a big way, a handsome stranger – Hayes – gallantly covers her up. And then he disappears. The whole interaction is caught on camera and goes viral. While social media writes one love story for them, Franny and Hayes have different ideas. An opposites-attract meet cute from an award-winning podcaster. ***A Ghost in Shining Armor*** by Therese Beharrie Published by Zebra Books 9781420153415 Forget life after love; is there love after… life? Levi died saving his sister. He now has a second chance at life if he helps Gemma reunite with hers. But there’s a catch: once his task is complete, he can never see her again. A slow-burning, will-they-or-won’t they with a light paranormal twist. ***Ramón and Julieta*** by Alana Quintana Albertson Published by Penguin Random House 9780593336236 Julieta is a professional chef in her family’s traditional restaurant. Ramón is CEO and heir to an expansive chain of restaurants. A mysterious encounter at a Day of the Dead celebration sets these star-crossed lovers on their path. Addressing topics like family heritage and gentrification, this is a modern Mexican American take on the Shakespearean classic. ***The Stand-In*** by Lily Chu Published by Sourcebooks 9781728242637 Grace’s world gets turned upside down when she is approached to stand in for a famous movie star, and half of Chinese cinema’s “golden couple.” She needs the money, but being escorted by Sam – the other half of the duo – might be more than she bargained for. Fans of enemies-to-lovers romances may want to check this one out. ***In the Event of Love*** by Courtney Kae Published by Zebra Books 9781496738967 High-profile event planner Morgan returns to her small hometown for the holidays to escape some major drama. She reconnects with former best friend Rachel, whose Christmas tree farm is threatened by businesses who want to demolish it to make room for an outlet mall. Holiday romance tropes abound in this LGBTQ+ debut. ***Something Wilder*** by Christina Lauren Published by Simon & Schuster 9781982173425 Former sweethearts Lily and Leo find themselves unexpectedly reunited in the Utah wilderness looking for Butch Cassidy’s secret buried treasure. Equal parts second-chance romance and thrilling adventure. ***Same Time, Same Place*** by David Barnett Published by Sourcebooks 9781728249513 Daisy and Nate are both security guards at a museum whose shifts only overlap for a few minutes each day. Daisy starts to notice museum pieces missing and oddly reappearing, but there’s no explanation. Nate is the only one who believes that something is amiss. For those who like a little cozy sleuthing with their romance. ***Kamila Knows Best*** by Farah Heron Published by Hachette 9781538734995 Kamila is a self-appointed matchmaker among her friends and family. Rohan, a close friend and basically family, is unrequitedly in love with Kamila. But when her nemesis is making moves on Rohan, Kamila’s true feelings come to the surface. Think Jane Austen’s *Emma*, but in a distinctly Muslim Indian Canadian setting. ***The Romantic Agenda*** by Claire Kann Published by Penguin Random House 9780593336649 Joy is in love with her best friend, Malcolm. Malcolm is in love with Summer. Summer has an ex named Fox. Fox doesn’t think Summer and Malcolm are a good match. Joy and Fox pretend to fall for each other to try to get the others to realize their mistakes. The only problem is… what if they were the ones who were mistaken? A slow-burning friends to lovers romance with an asexual heroine. ***The 24 Hour Dating Agency*** by Mary Jayne Baker Published by Aria 9781803282879 Saffie has tried all of the dating apps out there with no success. Her boss and best friend are also having romantic woes. All three sign up for the 24-Hour Dating Agency, a service designed to bypass months of casual dating for one intense date with your perfect match. Soulmates guaranteed or your money back! A quirky British rom-com. Looking for more Romance titles for your library? Make sure you check out our curated collections available on [**EBSCOhost Collection Manager**](https://ecm.ebscohost.com/User/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fBooks)**.** - [**Romance Fiction Collection**](https://ecm.ebscohost.com/Books/Browse/Collections/4657?pageNumber=1&init=True) - [**Popular Adult Fiction**](https://ecm.ebscohost.com/Books/Browse/Collections/4506?pageNumber=1&init=True) Stay informed about new and updated EBSCO eBooks collections by [**signing up for the monthly EBSCO eBooks newsletter, ECM Advisor.**](https://more.ebsco.com/preference-center.html) Not all products may be available to all customers or in all markets. 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