Hello and welcome to The Romance Edit, a monthly series where we share exciting information about brand-new books from the authors who’ve written them and our very own Mills & Boon Editors.
Without further ado, let’s discover more about our new September romances 📖👀
The Duke’s Sister and I by Emma-Claire Sunday
A few words from author, Emma-Claire Sunday . . .
Mills & Boon readers will love Charlotte and Loretta’s story because it reminds us that queer romance was just as alive in 1824 as it is in 2024. Everyone’s bookshelf could use more sapphic happily-ever-afters, and The Duke’s Sister and I is a great place to start! As one early reader said, give Charlotte and Loretta a chance to make you “fall in love with love itself.”
– Emma
Emma’s Editor, Hannah says . . .
Working with Emma-Claire Sunday, the recipient of Harlequin Mills & Boon’s 2023 Romance Includes You Mentorship, as her Editor and Mentor has been the greatest joy of my career. The Duke’s Sister and I is a masterclass in showing, as the author says in the novel, that queer love has always existed and always will.
– Hannah
Falling For Her Forbidden Flatmate by Alison Roberts
A few words from author, Alison Roberts . . .
Do you love a gorgeous setting for a romantic story?
How ‘bout a collection of idyllic islands and private bays and beaches with the bonus of some vineyards and a pretty, seaside town in New Zealand? And what if your new flatmate is the man you’ve been waiting all your life to meet but he’s totally off limits because he’s your best friend’s twin brother?
The recipe for romance in this setting is already simmering…
– Alison
Alison’s Editor, Jenny Says . . .
Once you pick up an Alison Roberts book, you won’t be able to put it down until you’ve read the very last page. She expertly captivates readers with endearing characters, intense chemistry, gorgeous settings, and heart-racing medical drama. Alison will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions every time—she’ll make you laugh, cry, and giggle and kick your feet. Her stories are an utter joy to read, and I urge you all to pick one up!
– Jenny
Fake Fling With The Billionaire by Rachael Stewart
A few words from author, Rachael Stewart . . .
Set in the city of love and lights, Paris, it has a hero who will do anything to protect the ex-Princess living next door, even fake a relationship – the last thing he needs or wants. It has one of my favourite ever meet-cutes inspired by my very own hubby. And readers are loving it! To quote one review, it’s “simply beautiful” and funny enough, that’s how I feel about it too.
– Rachael
Rachael’s Editor, Carly Says . . .
Rachael expertly blends her characters’ witty banter, compelling emotion with a dash of spice, to create a truly captivating read. In this story, you’ll be swept up in the drama of a former princess, the billionaire next door and a scandal in Paris that has the media buzzing – and the characters forced into a fake relationship!
– Carly
Love and Sportsball by Meka James
A few words from author, Meka James . . .
If you’re a fan of sapphic stories, have been eager for more WNBA sports romances, and love the tension created when one-night-stands turn into co-workers, then you’re the perfect reader for Love and Sportsball.
– Meka
Meka’s Editor, John Says . . .
When you open a Meka James book, her writing is instantly gripping and spicy. Her characters run head-first into decisions as they try to bravely fall in love without recreating old habits, and it makes you fall in love with them. Meka writes queer women that are gloriously messy, romantic, and real.
– John
Meet Me In A Mile by Elizabeth Hrib
A few words from author, Elizabeth Hrib . . .
Readers would love Meet Me in a Mile because it’s a fun, swoony, sexy rom-com that’s all about chasing your personal and professional dreams, learning that it’s totally okay for your goals and aspirations to change, and realising that sometimes the road to love is a marathon not a sprint.
– Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s Editor, Stacy Says . . .
Elizabeth’s writing is so fun—steamy, sweet and swoon-worthy. When you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud rom com, Elizabeth’s stories deliver. She writes authentic characters overcoming obstacles in a real way. She knows how to make you root for them to get what they want—and to run a good race too!
– Stacy
In case you missed it . . .
In August, we published Fast-Track Fiancé, a spicy sports romance starring racing driver Nina and team boss, Tristan. When a heated argument goes viral, a fake relationship may be their only option to stop the bad press.
Fast-Track Fiancé by Amanda Cinelli
A few words from author, Amanda Cinelli . . .
I’m so excited that I got to dive back into the fast paced world of Elite One Racing and lean into so many of my favourite delicious tropes with an added sports romance twist. Nina Roux is a professional racing driver with her eye on a world championship, so being caught on camera kissing her devilishly handsome team owner is possibly the worst situation she could find herself in. Not to mention the fact that notorious playboy Tristan Falco didn’t even know it was her! When Tristan demands they use the scandal to their team’s advantage, he believes himself firmly in the driver’s seat of their fake engagement.
I really loved how quickly his playboy persona unravelled as he tried and failed to resist his attraction. This is a book for readers who love a whirlwind romance, fast paced drama on and off the track, jetsetting to glamorous locations, forced proximity, billionaire heroes, virgin heroines, positive representation of autism, and so much more. I hope you love it as much as I loved writing it ❤️
– Amanda
Amanda’s Editor, Soraya Says . . .
Amanda Cinelli is a titan in billionaire romance! She creates the perfect blend of sweeping, intense and HOT alpha heroes, and feisty, hilarious, quick witted heroines. It makes for an entertaining, funny, and downright sexy read!
– Soraya
