Sarah Adler writes romantic comedies about lovable weirdos finding their happily ever afters. She lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter and spends an inordinate amount of her time yelling at her mischievous cat to stop opening the kitchen cabinets. Mrs. Nash's Ashes is her debut novel.
You can find her on Twitter (@sarahaadler) and Instagram (@sarahadlerwrites).
If Books Could Kill (2026) Kate Eberle "I am officially obsessed with Kate Eberle (in a totally chill, super professional, not at all thriller novel way). If Books Could Kill is a delightful, laugh-out-loud romp through genre fiction that I wanted to re-read the moment I hit the last sentence. With its layers and layers of brilliance, this extraordinary debut has earned a prized place on my favorites shelf and in my heart."
The Heartbreak Hotel (2025) Ellen O'Clover "Reading The Heartbreak Hotel is a lot like I imagine staying at the Comeback Inn would be--warm, soft, and leaves your heart feeling so beautifully cared for. O'Clover's gorgeous prose made me want to abandon all of my responsibilities and read it in one straight shot. Poignant and life-affirming, this is contemporary romance at its absolute finest!"
For the Record (2025) Emma Lord "An immensely charming adult romance debut from Emma Lord! With its lovable characters, quaint seaside setting, and gorgeously insightful prose, The Break-Up Pact is a joy to read. This estranged-childhood-friends-to-fake-dating-to-lovers story is as delicious and warm as one of June's specialty scones. Humour and heart at its best - I loved it!"
Any Trope But You (2025) Victoria Lavine "Any Trope But You is a love letter to the romance genre and to the concept of Happily Ever Afters. Victoria Lavine manages to incorporate so many beloved tropes while telling a story that feels totally fresh and original, and she writes characters with such depth that I might have momentarily forgotten I could not request Margot Bradley's books from my local library. Plus, it may be set in frigid, snowy Alaska, but make no mistake - this book is HOT!!! A truly charming debut that had me smiling, blushing, and wishing for my own pet moose."
Wedding Dashers (2025) Heather McBreen "Did Heather McBreen write Wedding Dashers for me specifically? This book has everything my heart desires in a travel romcom--plans gone awry, perfect banter, and multiple instances of only one bed. It's funny, heartfelt, and hot as heck; I couldn't decide whether to laugh, swoon, or fan myself. A true delight!"
One on One (2024) Jamie Harrow "One on One is an immersive, sexy, absolute winner of a debut. It's the romance book version of the breathless anticipation that silences a packed arena in the split-second between the launch of a half-court shot and that perfect, delicious swish sound. Jamie Harrow has a forever fan in me!"
Adam & Evie's Matchmaking Tour (2024) Nora Nguyen "Moving and gorgeously sensual, Adam & Evie's Matchmaking Tour is contemporary romance at its best. Nora Nguyen's skillful prose brings her characters and Vi?t Nam to life on the page. I'll be telling everyone I know to read this one so they can enjoy being transported as much as I did."
Four Weekends and a Funeral (2024) Ellie Palmer "My absolute favorite kind of rom-com, where laugh-out-loud banter, lovable characters, and swoony moments sneakily add up to something deep and beautiful. . . . An incredible debut!"
Right Where We Left Us (2024) Jen Devon "Everyone needs to experience this book! Tender, sexy, and emotional, Right Where We Left Us is a right person, wrong time love story told in the most immersive, heartachingly gorgeous prose. As soon as I finished reading, I turned back to page one because I wasn't ready to leave the wonderful characters and stunning setting of Cloud Tide just yet. Another perfect contemporary romance from Jen Devon."
Cross the Line (2024) (Lights Out , book 1) Simone Soltani "Simone Soltani cured my F1 off-season blues with this sweet and spicy brother's best friend romance. Cross the Line is all the fun and drama of Drive to Survive, but with way more kissing. An absolute delight!"
Old Flames and New Fortunes (2024) (Moonville, book 1) Sarah Hogle "My goodness - I fell so hard and so fast for this hilarious, cozy, devastatingly romantic story! Old Flames and New Fortunes is a brilliant, magic-filled exploration of second chances and what it means to open up your heart again. It may just be my favorite Sarah Hogle book yet."
Christa Comes Out of Her Shell (2024) Abbi Waxman "If I could go on vacation inside Abbi Waxman's books, the utterly charming Christa Comes Out of Her Shell would be the centerpiece of my itinerary. Waxman's witty voice, complex and oh-so-loveable characters, and knack for writing romance that's both swoony and sexy absolutely shine in this hilarious, tender story about family, fame, and marine mollusks. I'll definitely be screaming about this one to anyone who will listen!"
Kilt Trip (2024) Alexandra Kiley "Enemies-to-lovers perfection in an expertly rendered, ultra-romantic setting, Alexandra Kiley's Kilt Trip is one of my favorite books of the year. This stunning debut left me with an incredible book hangover and lots of internet searches for plane tickets to Scotland. An absolutely gorgeous read I'll return to again and again."
In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation (2024) (Halifax Hellions, book 1) Alexandra Vasti "The Halifax Hellions are the very definition of good things coming in small packages. Filled to the brim with heart and heat, these absolutely delicious stories are not only ideal comfort reads but masterclasses in novella writing. I'm forever in awe of Alexandra Vasti's talent."
Naina Kumar "This debut about love, culture, family, and friendship is absolutely irresistible?I didn't want to put it down."
The Good Part (2023) Sophie Cousens "This charming and poignant timeslip story had me considering my own experiences from a new perspective and with a renewed sense of gratitude. Sophie Cousens is one of a select few authors I will happily allow to break my heart again and again because it's just such a pleasure to find out how she'll mend it."
Faking Christmas (2023) Kerry Winfrey "Like Mariah Carey performing 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' Kerry Winfrey hits all the right notes in this super cozy and charmingly chaotic enemies-to-lovers romcom. Faking Christmas is a story you'll want to snuggle up with again and again - the perfect comfort read for the holiday season. I enjoyed every hilarious, heartfelt moment of this delightful book!"
Text Appeal (2023) Amber Roberts "Infused with snark and sex positivity, Text Appeal is a love letter to the MySpace generation. Roberts's thoroughly modern take on some of the genre's most beloved tropes makes this book a must-read for romcom fans. I adored this fun, fresh (and delightfully nerdy) debut!"
