Kiss me, maybe

After a post of her lip-syncing in her pajamas goes viral, Angela Gutierrez starts getting a lot of attention, much of it of a romantic nature. However, while now plenty of people seem to be ready to date her, up until now Angela has never even been kissed. But what if she uses her internet moment to finally secure that experience? To make that happen, Angela, working with Krystal Ramirez, the cute and flirty bartender at her favorite watering spot, comes up with the idea of a scavenger hunt around San Antonio with the winner getting the chance to give Angela her first kiss. Everything is all fun and games until Angela realizes she might actually be falling for Krystal, who has sworn off love forever. With her second swoon-worthy addition to her Librarians in Love series, Gamez (The Next Best Fling, 2024) offers readers a romance replete with emotional heart and some well-timed sensual heat that also offers a refreshingly honest discussion about the spectrum of human sexuality.

This sweet sapphic romance from Gamez (The Next Best Fling) probes the nuances of love and desire. At 27, Angela Gutierrez has never been kissed. When a late-night fit of honesty sees her come out on TikTok as an asexual lesbian who's very ready for her first kiss, the response is not what she expected, especially from Krystal Ramirez, the gorgeous bartender she's had a crush on forever. Despite declaring that love is not for her, Krystal is eager to help Angela get the big romantic moment she's been dreaming of. Soon, she's orchestrating a TikTok-based scavenger hunt, with the prize being Angela's first kiss. Surely, Angela rationalizes, someone who would know her well enough to win will care about her enough to make the moment special. But as the plans progress, Angela realizes that her heart is more complicated than she thought--and it only wants the one woman who's already turned her down. The result is a surprisingly high-heat exploration of gray-asexual desire, complete with a realistic approach to the rewards and difficulties of being queer in the age of social media and a loving focus on the lives of queer Latinx Texans. Gamez's fans will be pleased. Agent: Samantha Fabien, Root Literary. (May)