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A RISK WORTH TAKING - Darby Baham The Friendship Chronicles (Book #6) Harlequin Special Edition BUY (29 July) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

After years of failed romances, Giselle Lewis has decided to play it safe. She’s given up on getting swept off her feet or falling head over heels. These days, she’d much rather keep her feet on the ground as she tiptoes cautiously into love with someone sensible. Someone reliable and predictable. Someone who definitely isn't Brandon Clark, her friend and secret crush. Taking a chance on something more with Brandon could end in disaster, ruining their friendship. On the other hand…turning her back on all they could have together might be the biggest risk of all.

THE SOLDIER'S K-9 COMPANION - Belle Calhoune K-9 Companions (Book #35) Harlequin Love Inspired BUY (29 July) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Struggling with PTSD, retired Navy SEAL Luke Adams hopes getting a service dog will help him finally get his life back. Fortunately, his best friend’s sister, Destiny Johnson, runs a K-9 farm where she trains service dogs. When Destiny pairs him up with an Alaskan husky named Java and teaches him how to bond with the sweet pup, he realizes that he and Destiny have more in common than he thought. With their friendship growing into something deeper, can a dedicated K-9 help them both face their trauma…and come out stronger together?

PROMISE ME FOREVER - Sheryl Lister Hachette Forever BUY (19 August) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Terri Rhodes loves her husband—when he’s actually present. Their whirlwind marriage was a steamy fairy tale for about a year. They moved to Firefly Lake, made amazing friends . . . but over time, Jon’s legal practice and Terri’s work as an ER nurse have turned them into ships passing in the night. What she wouldn’t give to connect with Jon the way they used to before the long hours and unexpected tragedy broke both their hearts.