What’s New at Romantasy Bookstore This Week

Fresh stacks, fresh obsessions. If your TBR has been behaving lately… consider this your friendly invitation to cause a little chaos. Here’s what just hit the shelves at Romantasy Bookstore this week—complete with quick vibes, tropes, and who we think will devour each one.

Free Falling by Jill Shalvis

A cozy, feel-good romance with small-town charm and big heart—perfect for readers who want warmth, wit, and that “one more chapter” comfort read.

Tropes & vibes

• Small-town romance

• Found family energy

• Second chances / fresh starts

• Banter + sweetness

Read if you love: charming settings, lovable side characters, and romance that feels like a soft hoodie.

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

A tender, reflective story about connection, memory, and the way books (and people) find us at exactly the right time. Expect heart-tugging moments and a gentle, hopeful tone.

Tropes & vibes

• Contemporary, emotional fiction

• Friendship + community

• Healing arc

• Bookish, slice-of-life feel

Read if you love: quiet stories with big feelings and characters you want to hug.

Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn

Flirty, funny, and made for readers who like their romance with a side of chaos. There’s chemistry, comedic timing, and plenty of “wait… why is this actually working?” energy.

Tropes & vibes

• Fake dating / for-show relationship

• Forced proximity (hello, shared situations)

• Laugh-out-loud banter

• Spice-forward rom-com energy

Read if you love: messy attraction, big personalities, and rom-coms that don’t take themselves too seriously.

It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica

A twisty thriller that keeps you second-guessing everyone. If you like your reads dark, tense, and impossible to put down, this one’s your weekend plan.

Tropes & vibes

• Psychological suspense

• Unreliable perspectives

• Secrets that snowball

• “Just one more chapter” tension

Read if you love: sharp twists, creepy vibes, and that delicious feeling of being wrong.

The Heir and the Spare by Kate Tradling

Royal drama with romantic tension—think duty vs desire, status games, and the kind of slow-burn stakes that make you yell at the page (affectionately).

Tropes & vibes

• Royal romance

• Duty vs. desire

• Sibling dynamics / “spare” angst

• Slow burn with high stakes

Read if you love: palace politics, swoony tension, and characters trying (and failing) to do “the right thing.”

Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm

A smart, charming romance with a STEM-y edge—where feelings are inconvenient, chemistry is undeniable, and the heart refuses to follow the spreadsheet.

Tropes & vibes

• STEM romance

• Opposites attract (logic vs feelings)

• Workplace / academic-adjacent tension

• Slow burn with brainy banter

Read if you love: clever dialogue, competent characters, and romance that makes you swoon and smirk.

Come grab your next obsession

Want help picking your vibe—sweet, spicy, twisty, or royally dramatic? Tell us what you’re in the mood for and we’ll match you with your next book boyfriend, girlfriend, or morally grey problem.

February Is Booked (and We’re Not Sorry)

We’ve got a busy February coming up with lots of events to join us at—starting tonight. RSVP on Eventbrite for all events (and grab tickets early when you can, because y’all love to sell us out and we’re not mad about it).

Bookaholics Anonymous — Lumberton (February 6, 6–8 PM)

This one’s for the readers who like it a little dangerous. We’re diving into The Wicked by Rebecca Johnpee—mafia, enemies-to-lovers, and thick-as-thieves vibes that will have you whispering “one more chapter” like it’s a prayer.RSVP on Eventbrite.

Elemental Awakening Book Release Party — Turnersville (February 7, 5–7 PM)

Celebrate the debut of Bobbie Wirkmaa’s new book with us! This is a ticketed event and tickets are selling fast, so snag yours ASAP and come party with your fellow fantasy-romance lovers.RSVP on Eventbrite.

Galentine’s Romance Book Trivia — Core3 Brewery, Clayton (February 9, 6–8 PM)

Bring your besties (or your most competitive friend) for a night of Galentine’s Romance Book Trivia. Expect laughs, bragging rights, and the kind of questions that make you yell “I KNOW THIS ONE!” across the table.RSVP on Eventbrite.

Wicked Onyx Release Night — Turnersville (February 10, 7–9 PM)

The author won’t be attending, but we’re a local bookstore exclusive publisher pick—which means the publisher is bringing the fun. Expect goodies, activities, and an exclusive message from the author (aka: you’re still getting that VIP energy).RSVP on Eventbrite.

Gal’s Best Friend Galentine’s Cat Adoption Party — Lumberton (February 13, 6–9 PM)

Come play with kittens and support the Community Cat Club. It’s cute, it’s cozy, it’s for a great cause—and yes, you may leave with a new furry soulmate.RSVP on Eventbrite.

Blind Date with a Book Galentine’s Event — Turnersville (February 14, 1–3 PM)

Pick a wrapped surprise, judge it by its (mysterious) cover, and go home with your next obsession. Perfect for readers who love a little suspense before the spice.RSVP on Eventbrite.

Galentine’s Book Bedazzling Event — Lumberton (February 15, 4–6 PM)

Crafty, sparkly, and extremely satisfying. Come glam up your bookish goodies and leave with something that screams “main character energy.”RSVP on Eventbrite.

Resident Author Bookclub - Turnersville (February 17, 6-8 PM)

Get an author's point of view as local authors Linny Mack and Christy Schilling dive into a discussion of Secret Nights and Northern Lights.  RSVP on Eventbrite

Love, Lit and Melanin Author Panel - Lumberton (February 18, 6-8)

Join us this month to celebrate Black authors. Come hear their tales of how they navigate the book world. Come discover your new favorite local author!

Featuring authors: Marina Hill, Nichole Christopoulos, Roslyn Reed.  RSVP on Eventbrite

Want the Full Event Lineup?

Follow us on Eventbrite for the complete list of upcoming events—and grab tickets early when you can (because y’all love to sell us out, and we’re not mad about it).