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August 2025

 

Haere mai and welcome to our Saga & Romance newsletter.

You are looking for love in the right place. Find the latest titles that aim to capture your heart.

Event

WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion

Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tūranga

Panel discussion with Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla, and Jeanette Wikaira on ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’.

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What's new

Romance

"Main Characters" by Palmer, Bobby
"People in Love" by Daverley, Claire, 1991-
"The Romance Revival" by Lauren, Christina, pseud
"Love You More" by Giffin, Emily, 1972-
"Twisted Road" by Feehan, Christine
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"People in Love" by Daverley, Claire, 1991-
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Saga

 

Staff List

New For You - Romantasy & Fantasy - August 2025

Discover enchanting fantasy worlds, full of whimsical magic, captivating tales, and tantalizing will-they-won't-they romances.

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Top picks

The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King

A long-hidden and nearly forgotten magic that holds the power to transform a young woman’s relationship with her grandmother

 

The Love Haters by Katherine Center

It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com

 

The shopgirl of Ironbridge by Mollie Walton

A dramatic and heartwarming Victorian saga.

 

The Last Days of Summer by Sarra Manning

Cassie and Marc are arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends think he's wonderful.

 

Recommended reads

Staff List

Traditional saga fiction

Stories of gentle romance, the strength of family bonds, the challenges of working class life, the plight of women, and finding happiness.

Event

WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion

Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tūranga

Panel discussion with Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla, and Jeanette Wikaira on ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’.

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