I’m relieved—and still excited—to have The February Romance Collection out in the world! It’s been so fun hearing which titles you’re most excited to read. While curating the list of 20 exceptional romance novels, several releases inevitably landed on the cutting room floor. As a reminder, I was looking for: unputdownable and well-written/well-edited novels with an element of surprise. The books on today’s mini list either didn’t meet these requirements or didn’t suit my fancy at the time. Because the core collection is based on my personal taste, I had no problem leaving these books behind. However, it’s fun to share some behind-the-scenes bits, and I figure you might find another title for your TBR among these delectable leftovers.