7 romance books to cuddle up with this Valentine’s Day

Hearts on Hold by Charish Reid

Hearts on Hold is a scholar’s romance. The book follows Professor Victoria Reese, who is set on developing a partnership between Pembroke University and the local library — despite the narrow-mindedness of her colleagues — with the help of John Donovan, the head of the Children’s department at the library.

But when sparks begin to fly between her and John, the professor realizes she’s borrowing more trouble than she planned for. John isn’t exactly what Victoria pictured when she thought of a librarian. He’s easygoing, tattooed, and hotter than he has a right to be. He’s also looking to be more than her partner.

After discovering a late fee on her record, John becomes intrigued by the hidden depths Victoria is keeping behind her put-together and serious demeanor. She’s tightly wound, but she likes romance novels? Color John surprised enough to tease her in more ways than one.

Now Victoria has to decide if she wants a side of pleasure with their partnership, or if that’s too much of a risk even if John is as fun as he is handsome.

Hearts on Hold is a Carina Press romance. It is currently available as an e-book and an audiobook.