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The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, Book 3)

by Laurie Gilmore

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The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, Book 3)

by Laurie Gilmore

This small-town, opposites-attract tale will put you in the holiday spirit any time of year.

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Laurie Gilmore

Cowboy, Take Me Away

Isabelle McConville

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Find love and passion in our wide selection of romance novels, from your favorite BookTok sensations like Elle Kennedy and Ali Hazelwood, to cross-genre romances like Assistant to the Villain and The Ex Hex. Live, love and laugh in the rom-com section with My Vampire Plus-One and Say You'll Remember Me, or discover the crossover potential in YA romance like The Do-Over.

Romance novels may have any tone or style, be set in any place or time, and have varying levels of sensuality—ranging from sweet to extremely hot. These settings and distinctions of plot create specific sub-genres within romance fiction, from historical to paranormal and much more in between. No matter the content, there are two basic elements that comprise every romance novel:

A Central Love Story- The main plot centers around individuals falling in love and struggling to make the relationship work. A writer can include as many subplots as he/she wants if the love story is the focus of the novel.
An Emotionally Satisfying and Optimistic Ending- In a romance, the lovers who risk and struggle for each other and their relationship are rewarded with emotional justice and unconditional love.
Don’t forget to check out the best romance books of 2023 at Barnes & Noble® and our lists of some of the best books to read in 2024. With a variety of books about love, you're sure to find a romantic book that you'll love. Looking for romance books to read right now? Download romance eBooks to your smartphone, tablet or NOOK device and start reading today!

10 of the Best Romance Books to Read Right Now

Never Keep by Caroline Peckham
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Can't Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sulllivan
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
Pickleballers by Ilana Long
Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan
Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper
The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen
Daydream by Hannah Grace
Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent

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