Verdict: A well-researched, low-angst London hospital romance between an ice-queen surgeon and an ex-army trauma chief, let down by chemistry that many readers never feel and a fraud plot that wraps up too easily. Best for: Readers who love medical settings and workplace banter, who prefer adult conflict to miscommunication, and who are happy with … Read more
Verdict: A light, charming royal fauxmance: Princess Alice, the first out member of the British royal family, clashes with outspoken anti-monarchist Sara at a school event — then needs her expertise for her nephew, and they end up fake dating. Readers enjoy the humour, the low angst and Sara’s daughter Libby; some found it slow … Read more
Verdict: A polished age-gap political romance: new-in-town paediatric surgeon Emily Lawrence collides with President Connie Calvin, a widowed single mother heading into a re-election fight. Readers enjoy the power-couple chemistry and behind-the-scenes politics; the book’s history — a 2020 version criticised for mirroring The American President, since heavily rewritten — still colours its reviews. Best … Read more
Verdict: One of the most convincing tennis novels in sapphic fiction — a detailed, documentary-feeling look at life at the top of the women’s tour — with a gentle slow-burn romance between the burned-out world No. 1 and a rising rival. Tennis fans will love it; romance-first readers may find the spark too quiet. Best … Read more