Former Attorney General Sally Yates Said What Everyone Was Thinking About Violence in Charlottesville

For a super short period at the beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump was Sally Yates’ boss — Yates was Acting Attorney General before Trump appointed current AG, Jeff Sessions. She was fired for a couple of reasons: one was that she’s been hired by President Obama; the other was that she had refused to back the Trump travel ban, arguing that there was a good chance that the ban wasn’t even legal. Then-Press Secretary Sean Spicer (more recently fired by Trump, but not for a lack of support for the president’s wishes, whims, and social media decrees) told the media, “Ms. Yates is an Obama Administration appointee who is weak on borders and very weak on illegal immigration. It is time to get serious about protecting our country.”

This weekend, following the domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, Sally Yates showed that she was serious AF about protecting the country. Namely: the Americans who risked their own personal safety by standing up against the hate groups rallying in Charlottesville to send a message that white supremacy and racial intolerance are not welcome in their city.

One of the protesters, Heather Heyer, died in the attack, along with two other victims. Trump expressed his condolences to Heyer’s family, adding that the violence in Charlottesville came from “many sides,” and made a vague statement about hate, tweeting: “We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets [sic] come together as one!” His response left a lot of people wondering why the president was so reluctant to speak out directly against far-right organizations and label the incident as terrorism.

For Yates (and many other Americans) the omission was simply unacceptable — so she posted her own message:

The post has been retweeted nearly 60,000 times. Meanwhile, Yates’ successor, Sessions, has said that President Trump’s reaction to the violence in Charlottesville was “very strong,” telling the media that the president “totally opposes” white supremacism. The president has since issued the following statement as of Monday afternoon, over 48 hours after the violence began: “Racism is evil, and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.”

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Any Hunger Games fan will agree that one of the best parts about Catching Fire is that it offers a whole new look at Haymitch Abernathy's character. The mentor (played by Woody Harrelson in the film franchise) won the 2nd Quarter Quell, and the brief mention of his Games totally captured fans' attention, leading to fan art, fanfiction, and even some viral short films. Well, we're finally getting the full story thanks to a brand new Haymitch Hunger Games book, just in time for spring 2025!

Here's everything we know about Sunrise On The Reaping, coming March 2025.

Who's narrating the audiobook?

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It was confirmed on February 3 that Yellowstone actor Jefferson White will narrate the Sunrise on the Reaping audiobook.

“It's an honor to be a small part of a world I’ve loved for so long — Suzanne Collins is a genius and it's equal parts exhilarating and terrifying to be back in Panem," he told People.

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The Sunrise on the Reaping cover was unveiled the morning of October 16 and it's just as beautiful as we hoped! It continues the tradition from the other books of a bold background color with gold and white accents, and I'll admit I was surprised when I first saw the snake and the mockingjay. The snake is obviously a nod to President Snow, and we know that both Lucy Gray Baird and Katniss Everdeen are two songbirds the President was never able to shake. Will Haymitch Abernathy become one as well?

In the original books, Haymitch starts out as an angry man with no friends or family who always has a drink in his hand, but by the end of Mockingjay, he's a wise, caring father figure for Katniss — and I'm betting Sunrise on the Reaping will show us plenty of those character traits as he has to make his way through the Hunger Games.

One detail on the cover that concerns me is the fact the snake and the songbird are connected, and that a sun sits between them. David Levithan, Scholastic's vice president, publisher, and editorial director told TODAY that just like the other covers, this one features "one of the central themes of the series: how conflicting forces can be connected by their common nature, the songbird and the snake springing from the same source."

When is Sunrise on the Reaping coming out?

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Sunrise on the Reaping will hit stores on March 18, 2025.

What is the Sunrise on the Reaping going to be about?

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The new Hunger Games book is called Sunrise on the Reaping. According to the official announcement, the story will take place 24 years before The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the 50th Games' reaping. While fans had hoped the story would chronicle Haymitch's victory, it wasn't confirmed until October 16. Read the full synopsis below:

"As the day dawns on the 50th annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight ... and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena."

Can you preorder Sunrise on the Reaping?

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Yes, you can pre-order the book now!

What happened in Haymitch's Hunger Games?

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As a Quarter Quell, the 50th Hunger Games had a twist. Just like the 75th Hunger Games pulled the tributes from the existing victors, the 50th required double the tributes, meaning Haymitch (who was 16 years old at the time) was one of 48 tributes, not 24.

The arena was a breathtaking landscape with a forest, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful flowers. But Haymitch quickly realized the beauty was a trap, and that everything in the arena was poisonous. He was able to outsmart the rest of the competitors, but after he used the forcefield against the other remaining tribute to secure his victory (a move that offended the Capitol), President Snow retaliated by killing his family and his girlfriend.

Is Sunrise on the Reaping about Haymitch?

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Yes, Sunrise on the Reaping is about Haymitch Abernathy and his win during the 50th Hunger Games.

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Purses are elemental to putting together a good outfit, though there are some designs that you don’t want to be caught carrying in 2025. As far as purse trends go, you may not realize your everyday crossbody or tote is downright outdated.

Luckily, I’m here to note 4 out-of-style purse trends to help guide your accessorygame this year! Of course, please take these outdated purse trends with a grain of salt – personal style is personal for a reason, and you can always rock items that others might think are distasteful.

Scroll on for 4 “outdated” purse trends you shouldn't be buying in 2025.

1. Super Tiny Purses

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Micro purses definitely had their moment once Jacquemus' The Chiquito came on the scene. Even though super tiny purses are super cute, I have two bones to pick with them.

First, I think their small silhouettes are not flattering at all – they can throw off the proportions of your ‘fit so easily.

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Secondly, these bags are not even practical! A single credit card and a lip balm is truly all these little guys can manage.

Perhaps that’s all one needs at times, but as someone who likes to tote around many, many trinkets, big bags are where it’s at from a practical standpoint. You’re likely going to get some funny looks if you step out with a micro purse in 2025.

2. Old School Vera Bradley

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These paisley-patterned bags were everything to me – in 2013, that is. If you’re still rockin’ a Very Bradley purse (bonus points if it’s in one of their retired colorways), I’m here to remind you that they were in their heyday over a decade ago. Sorry!

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Although cozy, easy to wear (not so much to pair), and easier to wash, these cotton purses look undoubtedly tacky if you’re wearing them in 2025.

3. Overly-Monogrammed Purses

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It seems that quiet luxury is still the name of the game when it comes to current purse trends, which means bags plastered with brand logos have gotta go in 2025. You’ll surely recognize the Louis Vuitton Neverfull and its endless logos. I say ditch it!

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Michael Kors Jet Set Large Printed Logo Crossbody Bag

Michael Kors and Coach are a couple more brands that don’t shy away from large and – might I say – tacky logo prints. Instead, reach for a sleek, no-fuss purse that’ll be way easier to pair with your wardrobe.

4. Woven Purses

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Woven bags have so much going on visually that they can distract from your overall look. Though styles like this Anthropologie bag popped off several years ago, the past is the past for a reason.

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Quince Italian Leather Small Handwoven Tote

You can find woven bags in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but I have to rule all of them out as total ‘skips’.

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Babe wake up, Knives Out 3 is officially on its way! It's been almost two years since we saw Benoit Blanc solve his second case in Netflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The film (which stars Janelle Monae, Madelyn Cline, and Kathryn Hahn) followed a case of secret identities, intrigue, and also received an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, NBD. On May 24, 2024 Netflix confirmed that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is coming, and on June 10, they confirmed filming began outside London!

Here's everything you need to know about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, including a first look at the characters.

Your first official look at Josh O'Connor in 'Knives Out 3'

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All I've been able to think about since the first set pictures leaked (see below) is "move over Fleabag Hot Priest!" Our first official look at Josh O'Connor (whose character name we still don't know) and Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc features the duo inside a cathedral with a seriously gloomy atmosphere. I'm willing to bet this is the middle of Benoit's investigation — and I'm hoping Josh is there every step of the way. Who knows; maybe that black jacket will be the new Chris Evans white sweater.

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Our first look at Josh O'Connor on the set of Knives Out 3 totally confirmed my personal hope and theory the movie would be set around a graveyard, and it's also the second time Josh has played a priest. He starred in 2020's Emma as Mr. Elton!

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Benoit Blanc is debuting a brand new look in the new Knives Out movie. The black and white filter goes perfectly with the Wake Up Dead Man title, and is also reminding me a bit of Frankenstein.

What is the movie Wake Up Dead Man about?

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Daniel Craig narrates the official Instagram announcement, saying, "In the beginning, the knives came out. Then, behold, the glass was shattered. But my most dangerous case yet is about to be revealed." The title Wake Up Dead Man definitely sounds scary, so I wouldn't be surprised if the story took place around a graveyard.

I'm expecting it to be extra spooky after actor Josh Brolin (who you'll recognize from Dune and as the voice of Thanos) told New York City Comic Con that the story "scared" him.

"I read it and I was just like, 'God, this is so well written. We just don't read things like this anymore,'" he said during the panel (via People). "It turned out that it was a cast, a lot of people who I had worked with, a lot of people who I loved and hadn't met yet, like Andrew Scott and Josh O'Connor, and people like that...Then doing it turned out, I mean, still one of my favorite jobs that I've ever had."

"I can't say what I played," he continued. "It scared me, which I wanted to be scared."

Is there going to be a Knives Out 3?

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Yes, we're getting a Knives Out 3! Netflix bought the rights to at least two more Knives Out movies following the success of the first film in the fall of 2019. And on May 24, the official Instagram account confirmed the third movie, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, will be hitting our screens soon. The movie will feature Benoit Blanc's "most dangerous case yet."

When is Knives Out 3 coming out?

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Knives Out 3 is coming in 2025. While we don't have a specific release date yet, the title and graphics for Wake Up Dead Man is definitely giving spooky Halloween vibes. Hopefully we can add it to our list of our Favorite Halloween Movies!

Will Wake Up Dead Man be on Netflix?

Yes, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will be available to stream on Netflix.

Who's in the cast of Knives Out 3?

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Our first Knives Out 3 cast members are here! In addition to Daniel Craig, we'll see Challengers' Josh O’Connor and Priscilla's Cailee Spaeny. Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church are also in the cast of Wake Up Dead Man.

Considering the franchise has Madelyn Cline, Chris Evans, Janelle Monae, and Ana de Armas, I knew Netflix wouldn't disappoint!

Is Knives Out 1 connected to Knives Out 2?

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Knives Out 2 is a standalone sequel to the first Knives Out movie. So Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc helps with each case, even if the rest of the characters don't know each other. I'm expecting Knives Out 3 to follow that same format.

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Justin Baldoni shocked the internet when he released a website full of text messages and emails surrounding It Ends With Us in a 5-year timeline of events. The messages ranged from discussing Blake Lively sneaking an unfinished cut of the movie to fans to Justin, Ryan, Blake, and Taylor Swift discussing a script rewrite, but according to one First Amendment lawyer, Justin's website could actually "backfire on him."

Here's the latest news on Justin Baldoni's website amid Blake Lively It Ends With Us feud.

Why Justin Baldoni's website is "unusual."

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Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum's Vice President and First Amendment expert, told Forbes that "this is a PR campaign being played out in the courts, especially the defamation part."

"From a First Amendment point of view, that is unusual," the lawyer continues. "Public figures don't usually win these cases and are not supposed to use the courts to try the case in the court of public opinion."

Justin Baldoni's website, TheLawsuitInfo.com, includes an Amended Complaint in his lawsuit against The New York Times and a 168-page timeline of events.

"I think it's unusual and I'm not sure it's appropriate once you have already filed a defamation lawsuit," he says. "Legally speaking, it's not going to be, itself, relevant as evidence. It could be introduced in evidence but there's no need for it."

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After admitting the website and all its details could be introduced as evidence in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's March 2026 trial, Kevin says he thinks it's clear that the website clearly "only exists for one purpose: to try to sway the public's point of view of Baldoni."

"And again, the reason we have very strict standards for anyone who is trying to win a defamation lawsuit — and in particular, a celebrity who is trying to win a defamation lawsuit is they can do things like this," he adds. "Use a website and PR team to restore their reputation, they don't need to use the courts to restore their reputation. So why did he do both is my big question. It seems like his real goal is not to win the lawsuit but restore his good name, just, generally in the public view."

Kevin also thinks the website is somewhat "disheartening" and "unnecessary" to the case because he can just win his case in court. "They're really only supposed to [use the courts for reputation purposes] when they have no other recourse...[The media] are the ones who, if he wins this case or forces Blake Lively to back down, might be the next ones who find themselves on the backfoot of a lawsuit filed by a celebrity who doesn't like what you've written or said about them...And that's not what the First Amendment is about," saying that the amendment is supposed to "allow the conversations to occur in public not in court."

And doing both may actually "backfire on Justin," Kevin says. "Is his reputation being restored? I'm not sure it is, in my mind."

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Justin Baldoni's Amended Complaint is a 224-page document outlining his lawsuit against the New York Times.

"The following is not a story the Wayfarer Parties ever wished to tell," the beginning of the complaint reads. "Unfortunately, Blake Lively (“Lively”) has unequivocally left them with no choice, not only to set the record straight in response to Lively’s accusations and The New York Times Company’s maliciously and recklessly propagated falsehoods, but also to put the spotlight on the parts of Hollywood that they have dedicated their careers to being the antithesis of."

Justin's legal team continues that "had Lively chosen to merely ride out the self-inflicted press catastrophe she faced in August 2024, the public would likely have moved on and never known the truth about her...No one except the parties involved would have known that she used threats and extortion to relegate the colleagues she once highly praised to a basement to sit out their own premiere, while she enjoyed the spotlight of a premiere and afterparty that was ultimately co-financed by both Wayfarer and Sony. She would have gotten away with these things and more, because Baldoni, focused entirely on seeing the film succeed, would have held his tongue, as he had through the year and a half that Lively tormented him, his family, and his partners."

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Every February,romance is in the air with Valentine's Day, ushering in a season of love with everything from the films we watch to the books we read. We're talking about pining over all things slow burn, spicy romps, and classic tropes like enemies-to-lovers. As luck would have it, we've narrowed down the greatest modern love books worth reading so you don't have to. Grab a cup of tea, curl up in your favorite blanket, and get ready for these romantic page-turners. Let's share the love!

See the greatest modern love books that make even The Notebook seem like puppy love!

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The Viscount Who Loved Me: Anthony's Story by Julia Quinn

Anthony Bridgerton's finally ready to put his bachelor antics behind him by marrying Edwina Sharma. However, she's constantly shadowed by her sister Kate and this couldn't be more annoying to him. Truthfully, Kate's the bane of Anthony's existence and seems to know how to get under his skin. He wants her to stop trying to sabotage he and Edwina's marriage plans, but he also can't stop thinking about the defiant, very beautiful woman who challenges him.
It's not that Kate doesn't want her sister to be happy, but she doesn't want her to get hurt. The issue with that is her wild feelings for Anthony may be the biggest betrayal of all.

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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Emma Blair was sure she and Jesse would be together forever. They even created a life they loved, but a tragic accident involving Jesse cuts their bliss short. Lost without the love of her life, Emma hightails it back to their hometown where she learns how to live and love again.
Falling for Sam reopens her heart and she decides to accept his proposal with the intention of having another shot at "forever." But when it's revealed Jesse survived, Emma is caught between the two men she's fallen in love with.

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Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Popular erotica author Eva Mercy is known for writing bestselling titles that make readers go feral, but her own love life isn't up to par on purpose. She'd rather make sure her daughter doesn't follow in her footsteps while managing her health, but all that changes when she runs into Shane Hall at a literary event.

It becomes quite clear to everyone that they have intense chemistry and the two later reveal they've been writing to each other all these years. However, Eva's not sure if she trusts Shane to be consistent after what happened when they were teens.

They can't deny the passion burning between them, but they'll have to tend to old wounds if they want to have something that's worth their time.

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A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

Eileen Merriweather loves a rom-com that has a beautiful ending because they feel like a balm for the fact her own shot at happiness was dashed by a runaway fiancé. It's a place for her to escape for a while and it's also the reason she's excited to attend a yearly book club retreat.

Despite her best efforts, Eileen doesn't make it to her destination because her car fails her in the most idealistic town she's ever seen. As she explores it, she realizes she in one of the places from the books she loves the most and time is running on a loop. The only person that's out of place is the ill-tempered, but attractive bookstore owner who could care less about making sure the town gets a proper ending.

Unbeknownst to them, it could be the very thing everyone needs — including them.

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The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren

Romance novelist Felicity "Fizzy" Chen knows how to write about dazzling love, but she hasn't had much luck with it. Much to the dismay of her parents, she doesn't seem like she's close to tying the knot and it leaves them baffled. It's even starting to confuse her because how can she write about the beauty of romance when she's never experienced it? Enter documentary filmmaker Connor Prince.
Tasked with creating another mind-numbing reality TV show, Connor scrambles to find his opus until he meets Fizzy. Even though their initial production meeting doesn't go as planned, they agree to work together to create magic known as The True Love Experiment.
It's all about helping Fizzy find "the one," but she and Connor would be lying if they said their feelings for each other weren't making things complicated.

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Nora Stephens' eye for what makes books great is impeccable because she's a no-nonsense literary agent. The only soft spot she has involves her younger sister Libby which is how she ends up in Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for unlimited "sister time."
She should be enjoying herself, but Nora keeps bumping shoulders with editor Charlie Lastra and his meticulous demeanor. They can't stand each other, so it's quite annoying that she can't seem to escape him. Yet, there may be a reason why fate keeps pulling these two serious career-minded individuals together.

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The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

Delphie's not your usual protagonist because she doesn't start off alive. She's somewhere in the afterlife because a microwaveable meal cut her life short and she wasn't even wearing something "cute" when she passed. But that doesn't stop an attractive man from looking at her kindly and the moment they start talking is when she's okay with where she is. Too bad a "mistake" barrels him back to earth as she stands there wondering what just happened.

Sensing that she's distressed, Delphie receives another chance to be alive so she can find the man she hit it off with. There's just one problem: she doesn't have the slightest clue where to look.

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Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

Yasmen and Josiah were supposed to be happily in love forever, but they've since lost their desire to maintain their marriage. No matter how hard they wanted things to work, there was too much trauma between them to save what they thought was solid. Agreeing to get divorced, co-parent, and still run their restaurant together sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen, but they manage to do it until their ability to lie to themselves starts wearing thin...

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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

The Ministry of Time is meant to be a historical novel, but it touches on the possibility of finding love over and over again.
At the beginning, readers meet a "civil servant" whose sole job is to help "expats" from various places in time acclimate to the present. Specifically, Commander Graham Gore ("1847") is placed in her care and they awkwardly try to interact with each other. Gore finds it strange to be around a woman who has much freer liberties than he's used to while the civil servant tries to be respectful of his POV. One conversation leads to another and it doesn't take long for them to start feeling something forbidden: love.

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Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

Theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway's occupations have put her in a bind. As brilliant as she is in her adjunct professor role, it's not helping her fully pay her bills. To cover other expenses, she secretly solicits her "fake girlfriend" services to clients who are willing to pay.She's able to keep the two separated until Jack Smith realizes who she is. He happens to be related to one of her best clients and he runs the physics department where she works.
Knowing he could destroy her reputation, Elsie prepares for the worst and is surprised when it doesn't come. Could it be that Jack sees beyond the roles she's had to play in order to survive?

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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

Feyi Adekola is trying to rejoin the land of the living, but it's been hard not to mourn the death of the man she was in love with. She's gone on to open her an art studio and move in with her best friend Joy, but she chose to close her heart off until she meets someone who knocks her off her feet.
Their relationship seems perfect until Feyi meets her partner's father. There's no way he could be the answer to fully repairing her heart, right?

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Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant

Tessa Johnson probably shouldn't be thinking about love, but she loves reading romance books. She's so inspired by them that she's been crafting her own stories that only her best friend Caroline gets to read. This same enthusiasm lands her a coveted spot within a creative writing program, but she suddenly develops a bad case of writer's block. With the help of Carolina, Tessa starts researching what makes love stories great. However, between that, the moody Nico, and the charming Sam, Tessa starts to lose her grip on reality. Getting real with herself may be the very thing she needs instead of following someone else's formula.

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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abba Waxman

Nina works at the bookstore of her dreams and even has a perfect cat named Phil to go home to. In her mind, she doesn't need anything else because she's content with how life is. But she's suddenly thrust into close proximity to family she never knew were alive due to her secret father's death. And the guy who aggravates her during trivia? He wants to move beyond their surface level quips because he's...interested.
What could go wrong?

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Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory

Margot Noble's getting burned out from helping her brother run their family's winery. She half-heartedly asks for a proverbial break, but doesn't expect her life to be interrupted by Luke Williams. He's new to Napa and brings a ton of charm, sexiness, and passion with him. It's the perfect recipe for a one-night stand, but a horrible one when Margot realizes he's been hired to work at the winery...oops!
The reason Luke is there has everything to do with his experience with burnout. He's just not sure how he can tell his proud mom that her son no longer has the high-powered job she loved bragging about. The only thing he's certain of is that he's attracted to Margot beyond the steamy sex they had. He genuinely wants to be around her, but he's insecure about whether she'll think he's worth her time once she discovers the job he left behind.
It's a beautiful tale of starting over and taking chances in love!

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A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson

Laniah Thompson and Issac Jordan are besties who lives don't mirror each other at all. For one, Laniah loves being home while Issac thrives in the spotlight. And two? Their businesses are on opposite sides of the scale. Still, this doesn't stop Issac from trying to help Laniah when it becomes clear she and her mother's natural hair store is struggling. He decides to give Wildly Green a boost by telling the world he and Laniah are dating which greatly improves foot traffic. The goal is to "date" long enough for someone to invest in Wildly Green and then they can go back to normal.

But their plan comes with the reminder they've always been attracted to each other and it begins blurring the lines of reality...

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Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

Danika Brown doesn't have time for love. She's a career-driven woman who knows that opening your heart ends in disaster and she doesn't have time for that. Instead, she'll accept a FWB (friend-with-benefits) that understands how to keep it steamy in the bedroom and distant outside of it.

When an accident brings Zafir Ansari into her life, Dani is sure he's the perfect FWB for her, but the internet has other plans. People want them to date which doesn't turn Zafir off. He thinks it's a great idea because his sports charity needs a boost so Dani says "yes" to this plan while secretly plotting to get him in her bed.

As the public falls for their fake relationship, Dani and Zafir's plans start to go awry when they realize they actually like each other.

If you still believe in love, we've rounded up even more romantic books that'll make your eyes flutter.

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