New contemporary romance books
Last updated: May 5, 2025
Featuring new releases by Carley Fortune, Ana Huang, Sara Cate, Emily Henry, Lyla Sage, Cate C. Wells, Abby Jimenez, S.J. Tilly, Tessa Bailey, Elsie Silver among others.
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![One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune]()
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
A radiant escape to the lake from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and This Summer Will Be DifferentAs featured in People ∙ Good Morning America ∙ Cosmopolitan ∙ TODAY ∙ E! News ∙ Buzzfeed ∙ Us Weekly ∙ The New York Post ∙ SheReads ∙ and more!I never anticipated Charlie Florek.Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true... -
![King of Envy by Ana Huang]()
King of Envy by Ana Huang
He had everything he could’ve wanted…except her.Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.He saw her first. He wanted her first... -
![The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate]()
The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate
I’ve been alone long enough.As a chart-topping country singer, I’m living the dream. While my family is all back in Austin, embracing their happily-ever-afters, I’m on the road on a sold-out tour.I should feel ecstatic, yet all I am is lonely.Maybe that’s why I find myself drawn to a fan who pops up at one of my shows... -
![Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry]()
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry... -
![Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage]()
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
She’s the one that got away. He’s the one that never let her go.From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small-town romance in which past lovers get a second chance to rediscover what they lost“The perfect farewell . . -
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![Made Man by Cate C. Wells]()
Made Man by Cate C. Wells
I’ve been in love with my neighbor Wyatt my whole life. He’s sweet. He’s shy. He’d do anything for me.My dad doesn’t approve.See, Wyatt’s dad is a country club type.And my dad?He’s the consigliere of the Corso crime syndicate.And there are some things no good man like Wyatt would ever do—not even for love.“Made Man” is a short story set in the Underboss Insurrection world... -
![Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez]()
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a playful yet deeply emotional romance where one date is all it takes for two people to know they're perfect for each other . . . until one of them moves 2,000 miles away the next day. There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close... -
![Mountain Boss by S.J. Tilly]()
Mountain Boss by S.J. Tilly
CourtneyI’m just so exhausted—always living on the edge of desperation, one paycheck away from ruin.But this new job…It could be the fresh start I need.It could change everything.The contract is only for three months, but if I keep my head down, work hard, and prove myself, maybe I could stay longer.Maybe I could make Black Mountain Lodge my home... -
![Mine at the Finish Line by Tessa Bailey]()
Mine at the Finish Line by Tessa Bailey
In the high-stakes world of Formula One, ruthless champion Royal Delvey is forced to team up with Ember Hahn—the sport’s first female driver and the daughter of a racing legend he refuses to respect... -
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![Wild Side by Elsie Silver]()
Wild Side by Elsie Silver
I’d always dreamed of my wedding day. But not like this. Not looking into the eyes of the man who betrayed me. But when my nephew’s guardianship is contested, I decide I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy. Rhys Dupris. A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating... -
![The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid]()
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
A sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-teammates and former best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance, from the USA TODAY bestselling author of Heated Rivalry and The Long Game.After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind... -
![The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez]()
The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
Two good neighbors make the best of a bad Valentine’s Day in a funny and improbably romantic short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer.It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men... -
![Shattered Innocence by Sara Cate]()
Shattered Innocence by Sara Cate
Welcome to the Black Rose Auction where every sin can be yours for a price.Birdie wants nothing more than to escape the clutches of her cruel and wicked stepmother, and to be with the only person she’s ever truly loved—her stepsister, Violet.When her stepmother threatens to auction off Birdie’s hand in marriage to the highest bidder, Birdie sees it as her only way out... -
![Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver]()
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancé and his derailed surgical career. It’s a simpler life: head down, work hard, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.But then the Silveria Circus finds him... -
![Deep End by Ali Hazelwood]()
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream... -
![Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey]()
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and the manic pixie dream girl he just can’t seem to forget takes a turn when the pair realize that their parents are engaged—in an all-new rom-com by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey... -
![Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young]()
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
High school sweethearts Sarah and Caleb Linwood have always been a sure thing. For the past seventeen years, they have had each other’s backs through all of life’s ups and downs, achievements, losses, stages, and phases.But Sarah has begun to wonder.. -
![Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese]()
Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese
Star-crossed lovers learn that practicing romance leads to the perfect happy ending in this steamy reimagining of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.Since heartbreak entered the scene, Juliet Wilmot, once a hopeless romantic, has sworn off love... -
![Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams]()
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
Two feuding second-grade teachers (and neighbors) find themselves teaming up in this rivals-to-lovers romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Rule Book and Practice Makes Perfect. Emily Walker hates having her carefully crafted world disrupted by anyone, most of all her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett... -
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![Fight by Sloane St. James]()
Fight by Sloane St. James
CallahanFighting wildfires is the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do and I’m damn good at it. Being the captain of an interagency hotshot crew of wildland firefighters is high-risk, high-reward. The risk blindsided me five years ago when I lost one of my crew and was changed forever. Now the only rewards I allow are to work harder, smarter, and enjoy easy, sexy nights with strangers... -
![A Pack for Winter by Eliana Lee]()
A Pack for Winter by Eliana Lee
She’s resigned to being single. They’re on a mission to change her mind. Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends — and that baking show marathon isn’t going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours…with three men... -
![Sweet Prison by Neva Altaj]()
Sweet Prison by Neva Altaj
Is it possible to fall for a man you've never met?Before I saw his face,Or heard his voice,Or felt the warmth of his touch,I fell in love with his mind.Devious. Cunning. Deceptive .The master of deadly and dangerous plans.The silent threat no one saw coming.Manipulating people's lives like pawns on a chessboard.Setting the Cosa Nostra world aflame.And burning my heart to ashes.. -
![Know Your Newlywed by Graham Halstead, Elena Armas, Vikas Adam, Ramón de Ocampo]()
Know Your Newlywed by Graham Halstead, Elena Armas, Vikas Adam, Ramón de Ocampo
4 hours, 54 minutes Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf) and Mary Mouser (Cobra Kai) star in this swoon-worthy, full-cast rom-com! When two super-fans of a beloved dating gameshow hear that it’s being rebooted, they decide to team up and fake a marriage to compete in the hilarious new audiobook Know Your Newlywed, written by Heather Taylor and Hillary Nussbaum, and executive produced by New York Times... -
![New Year's Bite by S.J. Tilly]()
New Year's Bite by S.J. Tilly
MichaelScandal may have hit when we landed in Canada, but my girl, my Baby Cakes, is still by my side.Not that I’d let her be anywhere else.So when she stands next to me as the cameras go live, cohosting the Second New Year’s Special with me, I feel more at ease than ever.But then the producers decide to surprise the viewers—and us—with a twist.This weekend’s contestants are celebrities... -
![The Housemaid's Wedding by Freida McFadden]()
The Housemaid's Wedding by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid’s Wedding is a winter-themed short story meant to fill in the long gap between Book 2 of the Housemaid series (The Housemaid’s Secret) and Book 3 (The Housemaid is Watching). It can be read either between Book 2 and Book 3, or after Book 3.Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life... -
![My December Darling by Lauren Asher]()
My December Darling by Lauren Asher
A small-town Christmas novella by the New York Times bestselling author of LAKEFRONT BILLIONAIRES series that will make you want to pack your bags and spend the holiday in Lake Wisteria. CatalinaPlaying the part of my sister’s maid of honor is easy even if she’s marrying my ex. But playing nice with the best man? An impossible task given our history... -
![Variation by Rebecca Yarros]()
Variation by Rebecca Yarros
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing comes a new contemporary romance about the summer a celebrated dancer returns home and unearths years of family secrets and deep regrets with the Coast Guard rescue swimmer she never forgot. Elite ballerina Allie Rousseau is no stranger to pressure. With her mother’s eyes always watching, perfection was expected, no matter the cost... -
![Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Bailey, Olivia Dade, Summer Morton, Alexandria Bellefleur]()
Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Bailey, Olivia Dade, Summer Morton, Alexandria Bellefleur
7 hours, 58 minutes Curl up by the fire with some of today’s hottest authors as they serve up enough holiday joy and magic to melt the frostiest heart. As the temperature drops, friends and neighbors might need to turn up the heat, and even old enemies just might get a second chance... -
![Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood]()
Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood
For two former childhood friends, a blustery winter storm stirs some frosty—and scorching—memories in a delightful short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner... -
![Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey]()
Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey
A single mother working in a thrift store. A gentle giant farmer who can’t find jeans that fit. When opposites attract, they find themselves making alterations in more ways than one in this smoking-hot short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey.Evie Crowe is starting over in a strange town with her newborn, and men are the furthest thing from her mind...
