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Taxes? Done. Time to relax with a new romance

Special for USA TODAY
We survived another tax season.

Celebrate making it through the quagmire of our tax code by reading a hot new romance this weekend. Here are the books HEA's contributors recommended this week:

Saving Yesterday by Jess Evander. Book one in the TimeShifters series is a blood-pumping YA adventure featuring one heck of a twist on the usual coming-of-age story and a strong tug toward forbidden romance. Evander's tight style of writing ups the ante on the ever-increasing pace of this novel while never sacrificing the emotional payout of a scene. As Gabby and Michael shift through time, not only history hangs in the balance, but their very lives; and as an unsanctioned attraction blooms between them, the risk only grows. This book is excellent on every level, making Jess Evander an author to watch, so take note! Saving Yesterday is an enthralling time-travel romance, and when you reach its gasp-worthy end, desperately seeking "more pages, please!" you will be glad to know Capturing Today (TimeShifters book two) is releasing this summer. (Recommended by Serena Chase)

Dream a Little Dream by Kerstin Gier (translated by Anthea Bell). This is a fun YA romance with plenty of mystery and just enough horror-of-the-occult to make you squirm a little when you're ready to call it a day. Fans of Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy will find the style of this telling familiarly well-told and it will keep them excited for the next book in the series. (Recommended by Serena Chase)

"A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. This novel will appeal to fans of the dark politics of Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series, as well as those who enjoy dark fantasy, fairy-tale retellings, romantic fantasy, and all things faerie. A true page-turner, A Court of Thorns and Roses will envelop you in its telling, intriguing and delighting you in turn. The ending satisfies, but I would be lying if I didn't admit to the hope of a sequel (pretty please?) to explain one character's shockingly sudden departure. This one is not to be missed! (Recommended by Serena Chase)

One Night by Eric Jerome Dickey. Book clubs, Eric Jerome Dickey has written another must-read with One Night. Consistently, Dickey doesn't take the easiest and clichéd route to his spotlight on human interaction. Some stories may lead off with a one-night stand and all the emotional aftermath that follows with the BFFs, mentors and the push and pull between protagonist and antagonist. In One Night, the arc is between two imperfect souls, colliding and intersecting, sometimes bonding, and other times ricocheting off each other until understanding, awareness and love settle in. And then, for Dickey to drop in a few surprises, well, that's an added bonus. After the story ended, I imagined being in a movie theater watching the screen go black and the credits rolling, crying out — not yet! (Recommended by Michelle Monkou)

The Aftermath by Shelia Goss.

The Aftermath by Shelia Goss. This is the follow-up to The Joneses. The Jones family can rival any TV drama series on prime time. The changing points of view offer a wide accounting of the high-stakes drama that is set off by the patriarch in jail awaiting his trial for murder. From chapter one, Goss injects the story with steady doses of suspense and revelations. The family dynamics are realistic and a wonderful change from the usual scheming and backstabbing clichés. The Aftermath is a great wrap-up to the cliffhanger in The Joneses. (Recommended by Michelle Monkou)

Heart Tempter by Sophia Knightly. The Heartthrob series has been all kinds of wonderful — fun and romantic. In this novella, book five in the series, the inciting incident sets off the battle between the hunky, no-nonsense hero and a free-spending heiress. There's a bit of an old-school romantic vibe with the insufferable, demanding boss lording his power and influence over everyone, especially the heiress who is demoted to the lower rungs of his employ to learn a lesson. Sparks do fly between the two, as their egos and mutual attraction go to battle. Loved reading the fiery interactions and sexy vibes of this perfect couple. Knightly added a few intriguing twists and many oh-snap moments that added excitement to the fast-paced read. (Recommended by Michelle Monkou)

The Marrying Kind by Jay Northcote.

The Marrying Kind by Jay Northcote. While you can read The Marrying Kind as a stand-alone novella, I recommend reading the first book in the series, too: The Dating Game. Both are short, sweet and absolutely delightful, each with its own HEA that fits the story. (Recommended by Becky Condit)

Just Friends by Delaney Diamond. Best-friends-to-lovers is a popular trope because it works. Book three in the Johnson Family series is a great example of the theme done well. I loved that Alannah acted on her own initiative to transform herself rather than Trenton playing Professor Higgins to "fix" her. Though she sought his approval, the basis of the friendship made her reliance understandable. The couple's courtship unfolded in a natural way with all the awkwardness that can be expected and appreciated. I truly liked this couple. Their frustration and the rocky road to their realization were delivered with authenticity. Rooting for them was easy. (Recommended by Michelle Monkou)

The Bargain by Vanessa Riley. I'm a sucker for a good historical romance. This one is the first installment in a story loaded with the promise of adventure, emotional journey and, hopefully, romance for this bold heroine, Precious. This serial sets an authentic tone for this young woman's resiliency, courage and hope. I look forward to the story's continuation. (Recommended by Michelle Monkou)

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