Honey & Spice is the debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Love in Colour, Bolu Babalola. Written with her biting wit and trademark humour, this is the romantic comedy you don’t want to miss.
A REESE’S BOOK CLUB AND TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK
‘Hilarious, hot and heartfelt’ MEG CABOT
‘Gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic’ BETH O’LEARY
‘Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important’ MARIAN KEYES
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Sisters, beware the ‘Wasteman of Whitewell’ . . .
As host of radio show Brown Sugar, Kiki Banjo’s mission is to protect her listeners from heartbreak. Which puts Whitewell College’s newest student, handsome ‘player’ Malakai Korede, at the top of her hitlist.
But when Kiki’s dream summer internship in New York depends on finding a fresh angle for her radio show, she must make an unlikely bargain with Malakai himself – to put their simmering clashes aside to form a fake relationship, something sweet and spicy enough to win over the whole campus.
However, close proximity to the notorious heartbreaker brings everything Kiki thought she knew about her own heart into question. Why does throwing out her stringent romantic rulebook suddenly so tempting?
Will she find it in her to resist?
A fresh, utterly addictive rom-com from Sunday Times bestselling author Bola Babalola, Honey & Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.
‘Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it’ JESSIE BURTON
‘Everything you could ever want from a romance and more – the vibes are simply immaculate’ ZOELLA
‘Charming and funny’ OBSERVER
‘The book many have been waiting for’ LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN
‘Kiki compares her feelings for Malakai as like swallowing a star. That’s a bit how I felt after reading this messy but joyful book’ THE TIMES
‘Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice’ RED
‘Smart, sexy and energetic’ EMMA GANNON
‘This book is so addictive’ ANNIE LORD
WHY READERS LOVE HONEY & SPICE
‘Sweet and spicy’
‘How modern chick flicks should, and probably will, look like’
‘Warm, funny and sweet. I see a lot of myself & experiences in the main character Kiki – and we love that kind of representation’
‘Funny, hot, thought-provoking’
A touching and thought-provoking contemporary romance debut where a daring to-do list and an unexpected romance turn a Type A professor’s world upside down. With romance, amazing chemistry and serious emotional depth, How to Fail at Flirting is perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert, Jasmine Guillory and Abby Jimenez.
For one night only, Naya’s friends convince her to shed her frumpy cardigan for an evening on the town. For once, she’ll forget about her demanding job and, with the help of her new to-do list, practice flirting with a charming stranger . . .
Let a guy buy her a drink [tick]
Try something new [tick]
Hook-up with someone [crossed out tick]
Jake might be just what Naya never knew she was looking for . . . He’s sexy, he makes her laugh and he challenges Naya to rebuild her lost confidence.
But the best things in life are never easy, and the complicated strings around dating Jake might just destroy her career. Naya has two options: she can protect her professional reputation and return to her old life, or she can flirt with the unknown and stay with the person who makes her feel like she’s finally living again . . .
‘Absolutely SPECTACULAR!!’ Priscilla Oliveras
‘A charming, romantic love story’ Andie J. Christopher
‘Put “Read How to Fail at Flirting” at the top of your to-do list!’ Jen Deluca, author of Well Met
Let a guy buy her a drink: tick
Try something new: tick
Hook-up with someone: … not quite
For one night only, Naya’s friends convince her to shed her frumpy cardigan for an evening on the town. For once, she’ll forget about her demanding job and, with the help of her new to-do list, practice flirting with a charming stranger . . .
Jake might be just what Naya never knew she was looking for. He’s sexy, he makes her laugh and he challenges Naya to rebuild her lost confidence.
But the best things in life are never easy, and the complicated strings around dating Jake might just destroy her career. Naya has two options: she can protect her professional reputation and return to her old life, or she can flirt with the unknown and stay with the person who makes her feel like she’s finally living again…
Praise for How to Fail at Flirting
‘Absolutely SPECTACULAR!!‘ Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today bestselling author
‘A powerhouse romance‘ Sarah Smith, author of Faker
‘How to Fail at Flirting delivers on every level. I did not want to put it down!‘ Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author
‘A charming, romantic love story‘ Andie J. Christopher, USA Today bestselling author
‘Jake is just the type of hero I love – sexy, smart, sweet, and smitten‘ Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink.
Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team.
Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins.
Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him.
But when AnastasiaÂ’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot.
Sparks fly, but Anastasia isnÂ’t worriedÂ…because she could never like a hockey player, right?
Grab your favourite fall candle, cuddle into a comfy blanket, and travel back in time to 1997 in this cozy, slow-burn romance
Perfect for fans Gilmore Girls, autumn and Laurie Gilmore!
‘Pure rom-com magic‘ B.K. Borison, bestselling author of First Time Caller
‘This is the perfect fall romance and I couldn’t recommend it enough!’ 5* Reader Review
‘This book truly felt like a cozy, fall movie and i’m being so serious when i say you need to pick it up!’ 5* Reader Review
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My new next-door neighbor seems to have life completely figured out.
Small-town golden boy? Check.
Single dad extraordinaire? Check.
Hot baker forearms? I didn’t notice them, obviously.
Me? Not so much. Taking over my mom’s dream bed and breakfast in Copper Run, Vermont was supposed to help me heal after my divorce. Instead, my scones are inedible, my small talk is worse, and Cliff, yes, the golden boy himself, never fails to point it out.
The problem is, Cliff is everywhere. His charm, his flannel, his pastries, and his daughters, make it impossible not to like him.
Friends? Sure, I can do friends. That’s safe.
Except I’m only here for three months before heading back to Seattle for the promotion I’ve been chasing.
So why am I suddenly imagining what it would be like to kiss my hot neighbor?
TROPES:
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Praise for IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY:
‘For the nostalgic girlies who want a hit of 90’s romance comfort, you’ll be kicking your feet and giggling. Get ready for Julie Olivia to be your new favorite’ B.K. Borison, New York Times bestselling author
‘Julie Olivia’s If It Makes You Happy made me oh-so-happy! Every page of this brilliant book is filled with tenderness, warmth, and nostalgia that will wrap readers up in a giant, cozy hug… I’ll forever read anything Julie Olivia writes’ Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author
‘Julie Olivia has written the perfect cozy romance. In If It Makes You Happy, Julie has distilled the best parts of the autumn season and paired this with the ultimate small town setting that will have every reader wanting to pack a bag and travel to Copper Run. I adore this book!’ Lauren Connolly, author of PS: I Hate You
‘If It Makes You Happy is a delicious romance full of yearning, hope, and second chances. Julie’s characters will capture your heart from the very first chapter’ Thien-Kim Lam, author of Something Cheeky
‘If It Makes You Happy is a nostalgic tale of love, friendship, and finding happiness. A sweet, slow burn that’s worth every aching momen’ Teagan Hunter, author of Empty Net
‘Julie Olivia has created a charming small town romance, with perfectly imperfect characters you can’t help but root for. An exceptional 5-star read that I couldn’t put down until I reached the final, emotional moment!’ Jillian Liota, author of Sweet Escape
A steamy opposites attract romance from Ana Huang, the New York Times bestselling author of the Kings of Sin and Twisted series
A steamy opposites attract romance from Ana Huang, the New York Times bestselling author of the Kings of Sin and Twisted series
Every heart has a price.
She offered him $10,000 to seduce her father’s gold-digging fiancée.
He countered with $15,000 and a kiss – from her. At any time he chose.
Kris should’ve said no, but she was desperate to get rid of her stepmother-to-be, and the gorgeous actor with the wicked grin was perfect for the job.
So she agreed to his terms – not knowing that doing so would cost her a lot more than money and a kiss . . .
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He did it for the money – which he desperately needed.
The kiss was just a bonus – or so he told himself.
Melting an ice princess like Kris started as a challenge, but by the time Nate realized there was more to Kris than meets the eye, it was too late: he had fallen.
But they’re not just from opposite sides of the track – they’re from different worlds. And when those worlds collide, Kris and Nate must decide whether they’re willing to give up what they have for what could be . . .
This is book three of the If Love series but can be read as a complete standalone.
Chronologically, it takes place between books one (If We Ever Meet Again) and two (If the Sun Never Sets).
Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.
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Why fans love Ana Huang !
‘King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)’ Lauren Asher
‘WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS’ Ali Hazelwood
‘Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I’m now severely depressed it’s finished’ @Aymanreads
‘Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances’ Goodreads Review
‘This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together’ Goodreads Review
‘Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over’ Goodreads Review
‘Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!’ Goodreads Review
A steamy strangers to friends to lovers romance from Ana Huang, NYT bestselling author of the Twisted series
A steamy strangers to friends to lovers romance from Ana Huang, the New York Times bestselling author of the Kings of Sin and Twisted series
One year, two opposites, and a love that will blindside and, ultimately, shatter them.
She’s an aspiring interior designer who dreams of falling in love.
He’s an ex-football star who thinks love is a con.
She’s a virgin, and he doesn’t do virgins.
He’s cocky, infuriating, and not her type.
She wants the fairytale.
He wants freedom.
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Blake and Farrah shouldn’t have fallen for each other the way they did: totally, completely, and irrevocably.
Because they’re studying abroad in Shanghai, and they only have one year.
Because forces at home threaten to rip them apart, even if they don’t know it yet.
And because, eventually, they must face the most heart-breaking lesson they’ll ever learn: sometimes, even the greatest love can’t conquer all . . .
This is the first book in a duet. It’s a full-length novel with no sudden cliffhangers, but Blake and Farrah’s story concludes in book two, If the Sun Never Sets. Recommended for 18+.
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Why fans love Ana Huang !
‘King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)’ Lauren Asher
‘WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS’ Ali Hazelwood
‘Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I’m now severely depressed it’s finished’ @Aymanreads
‘Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances’ Goodreads Review
‘This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together’ Goodreads Review
‘Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over’ Goodreads Review
‘Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!’ Goodreads Review
A steamy second chance/roommate romance from Ana Huang, the New York Times bestselling author of the Kings of Sin and Twisted series
A steamy second chance/roommate romance from Ana Huang, the New York Times bestselling author of the Kings of Sin and Twisted series
Two exes, one house. What could go wrong?
Olivia had a plan: MBA, Wall Street VP by thirty-two, marriage and two children (preferably twins because #efficiency).
Not in her plan? Losing half her belongings in an apartment flood and being forced to turn to her ex for help.
Definitely not in her plan? Moving into said ex’s house and watching him walk around shirtless, bake her cupcakes, and look at her with those smouldering-
Wait, what was she talking about again?
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Between his bakery and meddling family, Sammy had enough on his plate without bringing the ex he’d never been able to forget into the mix.
But when Olivia asks for his help, he couldn’t say no. He could, however, make her regret breaking his heart – as long as he doesn’t do anything foolish, like sneak into her room and kiss her senseless . . .
As passion slowly replaces their dislike for each other, Sammy and Olivia discover their past isn’t what it seems and their future is anything but certain. Can they overcome their pride and give love a second chance, or is history doomed to repeat itself?
This is book four of the If Love series but can be read as a complete standalone.
Recommended for 18+ due to explicit content and adult language.
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Why fans love Ana Huang !
‘King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)’ Lauren Asher
‘WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS’ Ali Hazelwood
‘Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I’m now severely depressed it’s finished’ @Aymanreads
‘Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances’ Goodreads Review
‘This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together’ Goodreads Review
‘Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over’ Goodreads Review
‘Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!’ Goodreads Review
‘ Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read
Love Actually meets Groundhog Day in this magical holiday romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions.
But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favourite place in the world – the snowy cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born. Mentally melting down as she drives away for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy.
The next thing she knows, everything goes black . . . When Mae gasps awake, she’s back on an airplane, beginning the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop – and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.
Jam-packed with yuletide cheer, an unforgettable cast of characters, and Christina Lauren’s trademark hilarious hijinks, this swoon-worthy romantic read will make you believe in the power of wishes and the magic of the holidays.
Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren:
‘ A romantic explosion of holiday joy that will have readers drunk on its feel-good vibes quicker than a cup of eggnog‘ Entertainment Weekly
‘ An absolutely dazzling holiday romance: clever and cozy and deliciously sexy, with a cast of characters and a spirit-of-the-season lesson you won’t soon forget‘ Kate Clayborn, author of Love Lettering
‘Witty and downright hilarious . . . a perfect feel-good romantic comedy’ Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient
‘Pure joy’ Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game
‘What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts‘ Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal
‘ A sexy, hilarious rom-com . . . Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Sally Thorne‘ Booklist
‘ Will we ever stop falling in love with Christina Lauren’s fictional men? The answer to this is HECK NO‘ Fangirlish