S07:14 Excellent 2024 Debut Romance Novels

We're so excited to be talking about some of the bright new voices in romance this week -- every book we talk about in this episode is a debut romance from 2024. We're introducing you to eighteen new authors, all of whom you'll be able to meet years from now and say, "I've been reading you from the beginning!" From chefs to film directors, baseball players to librarians, spies to playwrights, there's a little something here for everyone. You're going to love it. Guess what? There's a debut romance in the Fated Mates Best of 2024 Book Pack from our friends at Pocket Books Shop in Lancaster, PA! There's still time to order...and get a box of our favorite books of the year and support booksellers at a fantastic indie bookstore all at the same time! If you want to talk romance more ofte, maybe you want to join our Patreon? You get an extra monthly episode from us and access to the incredible readers and brilliant people on the Fated Mates Discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon. Our next read along is Judith Ivory's The Proposition, a terrific Pygmalion retelling and one of Sarah's favorites. Find it at your local independent bookseller, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or Amazon. The BooksThe Prospects by K.T. HoffmanUnsteady by Peyton CorinneThe Next Best Fling by Gabriella GamezThe Kiss Countdown by Etta EastonSunshine and Spice by Aurora PalitBut How Are You, Really? By Ella DawsonWhen I Think of You by Myah Ariel Showmance by Chad BeguelinThe Lovers by Rebecca FaubionSay You’ll be Mine by Naina KumarThe Slowest Burn by Sarah ChamberlainThe Spy and I by Tiana SmithRules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay ShoreHow to End a Love Story by Yulin KuangPick-Up by Nora DahliaTemple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal