Maybe you came out to see a stellar team of library staff reveal their picks for Pride Month at our 30 Books in 30 Minutes programs on June 7th and June 24th – but if not, fear not! All of the chosen titles are here on our site, as staff picks! (And keep your eyes peeled for future 30 Books programs if you wish you had been able to attend.)
This list features our 30 Books picks that are primarily romances. They run the gamut from romantic suspense to paranormal archival meet-cutes to swoony historical sapphic tales – and more!
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An investigation into his brother’s death leads Julien Doran to Maudit Falls, North Carolina, and straight into the path of magnetic and mysterious Eli Smith. Eli also feels the attraction but has a responsibility to keep his werewolf pack a secret. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla and in eAudio on Hoopla.
The handsome and charismatic son of the new American President and his rival, the Prince of England, start off as a PR nightmare and have to learn to like each other. The feelings end up going much further than mere liking. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby and in eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
A vampire archivist is taken off guard when the widow of the creator of his favorite television show comes in to donate her husband’s personal documents. They may also have come with a ghost attached. Will this new spoooky romance shake Sol up enough to change the rut he’s gotten into? This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby and in eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
Phillippa York has never felt love and doesn’t believe in it. Thomasina Wynchester only has eyes for Phillippa, and now gets to be in her life – in disguise as part of an undercover investigation. Still, sparks fly, but the truth remains elusive. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Wren Roland dreams of the perfect kiss – not that he’d have anything to compare it to. It seems like bad luck when his pre-coming-out crush Derick Haverford becomes the social media intern at the struggling drive-in that Wren manages. However, it could just be the best luck of all. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby, an eBook on Hoopla, and in eAudio on Hoopla.
Robin Blyth is accidentally named as the civil service liaison to the secret magical portion of British society. Having never realized magic was real, this comes as a shock – and his magical counterpart, Edwin Courcey, is no help in easing his transition into this reality. But as Robin and Edwin start to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of Robin’s predecessor, they learn to appreciate (and maybe even love) each other. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby, in eAudio on OverDrive/Libby, and in eAudio on Hoopla.
Rachel’s life as a new adult in Los Angeles is defined by work and her eating disorder. When her therapist suggests she temporarily stop communicating with her mother, Rachel meets Miriam, an employee of a frozen yogurt shop. Miriam wants to take care of Rachel, and Rachel suddenly can’t get enough of Miriam or of dairy. Together they share fantasy and personal growth. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby and in eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
Simone Larkspur is angry that her dream job as a pastry chef and recipe developer is being disrupted by a pivot to video and a chipper new kitchen manager. But Ray Lyton, the manager in question, has a way of insinuating themself into people’s hearts, and Simon is no exception.