Top new romance books out today: 13 Jan 2026
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13 Jan 2026
Today featuring new releases by Emma R. Alban, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Jo Segura, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, Tierney Page, Isabel Ibañez, Onley James, Letizia Lorini, Tijan, A.J. Pine and many more.
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Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban
Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey in this sharp and sexy Regency Romance that begs the question: what if Cady and Regina just… kissed? When Catherine Pine relocates to Bath in 1817, she comes face-to-face with her mother’s arch nemesis and her daughter—the wildly popular Lady Rosalie...historical · f-f · regency · from hate to love · forced proximity · queer · found-family · victorian · new adult · length-medium -
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Shoot Down the Sun. The bloody war against the We Clan once led Wei Wuxian to seek power in demonic cultivation, and the dark acts he committed drove a wedge between him and Lan Wangji. Now, those old sins come back to haunt him as his reincarnated identity is revealed to the cultivation world...fantasy · queer · historical · mystery · m-m · magic · from hate to love · horror · paranormal · high fantasy -
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
A plucky librarian and an archaeologist on the run fake an engagement to save their lives, leading them into the labyrinth of their own desires. Daniela Guiterrez has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember—until he went missing a year ago during an archaeological expedition...humor · contemporary · fated-mates · latinx-mc · forced proximity · greece · fake relationship · siblings-bff · abduction · m-f -
Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone
This deluxe hardcover edition will feature stenciled edges and illustrated endpapers. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone comes a brand-new college town raunch-com about a sexy single dad professor and a feisty law school grad turned nanny in this steamy tale of Academic Affairs…. Class is in session...contemporary · humor · erotica · new adult · dual-pov · usa · single-father · age difference · m-f · college -
The Suite Secret by Tierney Page
Some secrets should stay behind closed doors…. Gemma’s got it all figured out: she has her amazing best friends April and Anna, a high-flying job, and a dating life that’s strictly no-strings-attached. Men fall at her feet – and she walks away from them without a backwards glance. Max is a jet-setter with zero interest in settling down...contemporary · office · humor · siblings-bff · found-family · m-f · length-long · audiobook · angst · childfree-couple -
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Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez
#1 New York Times bestselling author Isabel Ibañez makes her adult debut with a gorgeous, historical, and romantic fantasy perfect for fans of One Dark Window and Ever After. A lush tale full of enemies-to-lovers tension, whimsical magic, villain romance, and slow-burn desire, set in an enchanted, perilous Florence where forbidden power could ignite a war. “Truly radiant...fantasy · historical · length-long · audiobook · magic · fae · witches · vampires · m-f · political-intrigue -
Ranger by Onley James
Seven Symanski doesn’t need anyone, least of all Enzo Conti. As one of Jericho’s Boys, a vigilante crew that protects their neighborhood, Seven has a found family, a mission, and enough baggage to keep any relationship at arm’s length. When a favor introduces him to Enzo, a charming criminal defense attorney and the son of Francesca Conti—the neighborhood’s own Robin Hood—sparks fly...contemporary · queer · dark · m-m · bad boys · length-long · age difference · boss & employee · class difference · bdsm -
A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini
In this new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Letizia Lorini, a crime podcast host must solve a chilling serial killer case while navigating an unexpected romance with her mysterious next-door neighbor. Scarlett Moore doesn’t do romance. She’s made a name for herself narrating gritty crime fiction on a local podcast...contemporary · mystery · humor · found-family · m-f · length-long · first-person-pov · second chances · slow burn · small town -
A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan
In a slow-burn mafia romance from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, a dangerous psychopath—and deadly crime boss—drops his defenses for the one girl he’s vowed to protect. Creighton was a dangerous crime boss with a growing empire. And he’s a psychopath. He’s also obsessed with Blake. She wanted a normal life. That meant new friends and a life without Creighton...mafia · contemporary · length-medium · audiobook · dark · m-f · grumpy sunshine · slow burn · abduction · survival -
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Almost One Night Stand by A.J. Pine
Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A. J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with for a one-night stand, she knows her life just got very complicated... -
A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez
Deadly tarot, wicked schemes, dangerous alliances . . . can you survive the Forge? Sexy, action-packed, and brimming with magic, A Vow in Vengeance is an unputdownable romantasy debut. Rune Ryker has nothing left to lose. Everything’s been stolen by the Immortals—her family, her home, her freedom. But she’s done playing by their rules... -
The Magic of Untamed Hearts by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
After several years stuck as a ghost, Sky Flores learns to reconnect with the living again with the help of her handsome neighbor in this lush romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Witch of Wild Things. Like her sisters, Sage and Teal, Sky Flores has a touch of magic, and it’s caused nothing but heartache...fantasy · magic · urban fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · multicultural · witches · virginia · length-medium · explicit-open-door -
Double Fault by Micalea Smeltzer
Sabrina. I’m twenty-two, buried in student loans, and soon to be homeless. I need a job that pays decently—stat. When my best friend suggests interviewing for a traveling nanny position with some tennis star I think she’s joking. It’s too good to be true. The pay is more than I could dream of. I’d get to travel the world. There don’t seem to be any cons. Not until I meet my potential boss... -
Scars of You by Madi Danielle
Bailey. Three years ago I moved to Amity. This was the place I was going to set my roots and live my life without the constant reminders of the pains of my past. That first night I fell into bed with a sexy stranger, only to find out he’s none other than my neighbor. And he didn’t even remember me or the night we spent together. Or so I thought... -
The Devil's Daughter by Danielle Steel
Two diametrically different sisters—one calculating and egotistical, the other honorable, kind, and compassionate—clash in this compelling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. Graduating magna cum laude from MIT is the happiest day of Billie Banks’s life, although her family is not part of it. Her mother, who always supported her, died when Billie was seventeen... -
The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee
A vampire hunter goes undercover at a mysterious university—and finds herself falling in love with her roommate, an alluring vampire, in book one of a seductive sapphic paranormal fantasy...queer · fantasy · paranormal · from hate to love · horror · vampires · f-f · urban fantasy · length-medium · contemporary -
Forged by Fate by Shannon Mayer
Gabriel "Gabe" has ascended to the throne of the Demon Territory, inheriting power amidst whispers of treachery and dissent—a job he never wanted, and yet here he was. Doing it... -
Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel
The Bachelor meets Funny You Should Ask in this laugh-out-loud rom-com debut about a journalist who goes on reality TV only to find her country music star one-night stand is the host. Georgia Rose is not going on the hit reality dating show Love Shack to find love. She’s there to write a killer exposé on the producers, which will guarantee the journalism job of her dreams... -
Squib by Helen Harper
She’s supposed to find him the perfect match. Falling for him herself was not part of the deal. Mallory has zero magic. No spells, no shape-shifting and no flashy Preternatural strength. But in the magical city of Coldstream, Mallory has made knowledge her power and she turns secrets and favours into currency. Enter Alexander alpha werewolf, wealthy businessman, and walking temptation...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · magic · shapeshifters · vampires · witches · fae · werewolves · contemporary -
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Valentines in the Vineyard by Dana LeeAnn
Full blurb, cover, and trope reveal coming soon. .. Roses are red. Vines are green. He's the darkest Valentine I've ever seen. Releasing mid-January 2026! Current release date is a placeholder. -
Pretty Vicious by Lexi Davis
Laurel just wanted to survive college, keep her father fed, and fly under the radar. Delivering pizzas was supposed to be the safe kind of side hustle, until the night she witnesses a murder at Ashford House, the most elite and secretive fraternity on campus. Now she’s a prisoner of The Order, a blood-bound society that controls everything from politics to police... -
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover
In this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a frustrated author looks for her muse in a remote hideaway, but what she finds defies all expectations…and reality. Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage...mystery · contemporary · suspense · length-medium · open-door · m-f · betrayal · abduction · audiobook -
The Younger Gods by Katie Shepard
Danger looms when a former priestess sails to the realm of the dead to find her fallen lover, only to discover the gods she thought she defeated are preparing for war. Iona Night-Singer thought she’d overthrown the gods. Her mortal rebellion eked out a painful victory by using the gods’ own powers against them—though she lost her betrothed, Taran, in a final battle with the god of death... -
House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale
She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way. What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack? He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface...contemporary · suspense · m-f · bad boys · alpha male · friends to lovers · forced proximity · found-family · office · military -
The East Wind by Alexandria Warwick
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a stand-alone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials—and their own tortured pasts—in the climactic final installment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles is a skilled apprentice, assisting the town's apothecarist in brewing potions, tonics, and deadly poisons... -
The Shark House by Sara Ackerman
Set in 1998 Hawai'i, this nostalgic women's fiction combines the atmosphere and family dynamics of. The Cliffs. with the drive of a heroine working in a male dominated field in. Lessons in Chemistry. . The Shark House. follows a marine biologist who must confront both a deadly white shark and her own haunting past in this chilling exploration of nature and self-discovery... -
Atlas by Sawyer Bennett
As a star left-winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, Atlas Karolak thrives on the ice but keeps his personal life uncomplicated. That all changes when tragedy strikes, pushing him into an unlikely partnership that tests his patience, challenges his heart, and threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew about love and family...audiobook · contemporary · sports · m-f · slow burn · forced proximity · siblings-bff · from hate to love · hurt-comfort · found-family -
The Living Edge by Cherise Sinclair
From NYT & USA Today Bestselling author Cherise Sinclair comes the long-awaited story for Master Drake from The Dom’s Dungeon. From homeless thief to skilled craftswoman. All her life, Aralia was told she’s too high-energy. Too dramatic. Her foster father saved her from the streets and taught her wood-crafting skills to rival his own... -
Edged by Courtney W. Dixon
They were my kings, and they made me their princess. Atlas. I’ve always wanted to be a famous artist. But it will never happen. So, I’ve settled and applied for a job as a PA for two VPs. Little did I realize I’d already met the VPs. We had one amazing evening together in a private room at a nightclub. It’s a night I’ll never forget. For the first time in my life, I felt attractive and desirable... -
Edged Special Edition by Courtney W. Dixon
An MMM Hurt/Comfort Erotica. They were my kings, and they made me their princess. Atlas. I’ve always wanted to be a famous artist. But it will never happen. So, I’ve settled and applied for a job as a PA for two VPs. Little did I realize I’d already met the VPs. We had one amazing evening together in a private room at a nightclub. It’s a night I’ll never forget...age difference · hurt-comfort · office · m-m-m · m-m · super rich hero · poly · queer · angst · menage -
Dom by Ruby Raynes
***Dom - Love In Ink 4***. Release Date: 01/13/2026. Beckett. What happens when you move across the county to follow your dreams of becoming a fancy culinary chef? You trust the wrong person, causing you to crawl back home four years later with your tail between your legs. I try to pick up the pieces, but it’s hard when Dom, God’s gift to anyone with eyes, is tailing me all over town...friends to lovers · age difference · queer · hurt-comfort · grumpy sunshine · found-family · m-m · humor · length-medium -
The Mobster's Secret : Fake Marriage Italian Mafia by Cassi Hart
Elena. I’ve never understood what the big deal is about falling in love. Why do women want that so badly? History is filled with stories of women who gave their all to a man only to be betrayed in the end. No, I’ll leave all thoughts of love and romance to my sisters. I just want to focus on finishing my doctorate and starting my career... -
For Our Next Song by Jessica James
The decade-long friendship between two rock goddesses is thrust into the spotlight after their mutual desire strikes a perfect—and very public—chord. For Glitter Bats keys player Jane Mercer, writing music helps tune out her self-doubt from a strict upbringing...f-f · contemporary · forced proximity · friends to lovers · found-family · queer · length-medium · bisexual · montana · oregon -
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You'll Never Forget Me by Isha Raya
In this captivating cat-and-mouse thriller, a struggling actress is only just beginning to enjoy the life she's always wanted after inadvertently killing her rival—but now she must contend with the woman who threatens to take it all away. Struggling actress Dimple Kapoor wouldn’t call herself a murderer, per se—she’d prefer the term “opportunist...queer · mystery · contemporary · f-f · south asian · actors · fantasy · suspense · length-medium · audiobook -
The Naysayers by Liz Fenton, Lisa Steinke
From bestselling authors Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke comes a witty, sharp-edged tale of corporate greed, unexpected romance, and the quiet power of our shared humanity. At Naysay Inc. , rising star Megan’s job is to whisper negative thoughts straight into the minds of clients in the Real World... -
I, in the Shadows by Tori Bovalino
Maybe this is possession; maybe this is truly what it is to be haunted. There’s a ghost haunting Drew Tarpin’s new room. Liam Orville has been dead for ten months and has no idea how to move on... -
Her Polar by Fiona Davenport
Rowan Cooke only came to Timber Ridge to sell her late grandmother’s cottage. But Bexley North caught her scent and instantly knew she was his mate…except Rowan had no idea shifters existed. Then a stormy night stranded them together with only one bed, and Rowan’s first real taste of desire hit like wildfire. By the time the roads cleared, she wasn’t sure she wanted to leave.paranormal · fated-mates · dual-pov · shapeshifters · magic · fantasy · length-novella · virgin heroine · virgin hero -
Fated Skates by Victoria Schade
She’s chasing gold. He’s chasing forgiveness. The Winter Olympics heat up as two comeback stories collide. Quinn Albright was America’s figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she’s back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms—no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn... -
Fated Skates by Victoria Schade
She’s chasing gold. He’s chasing forgiveness. The Winter Olympics heat up as two comeback stories collide. Quinn Albright was America’s figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she’s back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms—no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn... -
Perfect Revenge by Jane Blythe
This isn't a Prey sanctioned mission. Rose Gardner was quietly living the life she fought hard to claim when she's snatched from her bed in the middle of the night. Waking up in a concrete cell she quickly learns she's been taken as bait to lure in her brother. Too bad for her captors that her brother doesn't care what happens to her, which means she's on her own... -
The Very Best of Friends by Melissa Anne
A friendship begun in honesty may prove the truest love of all. When Elizabeth Bennet travels to Netherfield to care for her sister, she expects nothing more than civility from the proud Mr. Darcy. But in a few honest, unguarded moments, she discovers a man of warmth, integrity, and surprising gentleness... -
Two Left Feet by Kallie Emblidge
A Premier League football star must defend his roster spot—and his heart—when a threateningly talented and handsome midfielder joins his team in this utterly charming debut romance, a profound love letter to the world’s most popular sport. Oliver Harris is football royalty in London...sports · m-m · contemporary · queer · humor · grumpy sunshine · forced proximity · soccer · from hate to love · united-kingdom -
Yarichin Bitch Club, Vol. 6 by Tanaka Ogeretsu
Toono, appena trasferitosi da Tokyo, sta iniziando la sua avventura in un liceo maschile sperduto tra i monti e deve scegliere a quale club iscriversi. Negato negli sport, alla fine sceglie quello di fotografia, noto anche come "Yarichin Bitch Club" per la presenza nei suoi ranghi di tanti straordinari (e affascinanti) compagni di scuola più grandi... -
The Someday List by Sage Parker
Sylvie Sweet should have inherited her family’s inn. She's spent the last 9 years running it. Planning weddings on the terrace. Welcoming guests from around the world. Letting her own life shrink until the inn was all she had left. So when her mother dies and leaves the property to Sylvie’s 17-year-old niece instead, it feels like a final, devastating blow... -
Ruthless Mafia King: An Age Gap, Steamy Romance by Flora Ferrari
He runs an empire built on blood and silence. I’m no one. That should have kept me safe. Then Francisco Corello looks at me with something in his eyes. Not desire. Decision. His attention is quiet. Absolute. No one touches me after that. No one dares. He doesn’t threaten. Doesn’t explain. He simply claims. I should run when I learn what he is...mafia · age difference · new adult · length-long · audiobook · contemporary · m-f · arranged marriage · caretaking · insta-love -
Greta Gets the Girl by Melissa Marr
From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr comes a steamy tale of forbidden romance. NY publishing is Greta Clayborne’s life, and she’s on a high since she edited a hot new series that was just adapted for television. In her career, everything is on track. On the relationship front, there are no relationships, not since she had her heart broken... -
Greta Gets the Girl by Melissa Marr
From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr comes a steamy tale of forbidden romance. NY publishing is Greta Clayborne’s life, and she’s on a high since she edited a hot new series that was just adapted for television. In her career, everything is on track. On the relationship front, there are no relationships, not since she had her heart broken... -
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DANGEROUS SUMMER by Roxanne Rustand
From USA Today best-selling author Roxanne Rustand comes another heartwarming, character-driven small-town romance in her popular Northern Pines series. This is a clean, faith-friendly romance with just a light touch of suspense... -
Darkbirch Academy 3: Fire and Shadows by Krista Graves
Esme escaped the dragon realm of Draethys with her life—barely. A king is dead. A usurper has taken the throne. And an army beneath the earth is preparing to rise. But the worst thing Esme brings home isn’t the news. It’s Dayn Draxion—an exiled dragon king with molten-gold eyes, a talent for making decisions for her, and a bond that won’t stop tightening around her. . -
Bone Dry : A Classic Western Adventure by Frank Wheeler
A classic western novel from Frank Wheeler with non-stop epic adventure and a blend of western romance. Carver Harding grew up watching his father save lives with one hand and ruin them with the other. Once a respected frontier doctor, he was disgraced by opium and met a violent end. Carver swore he’d never follow in his footsteps. Six year later, he’s just a ranch hand. That’s how he wants it... -
A Hunt So Wild by Avelley Greer
She survived the Forest Court. She survived the bargain. But will she survive the hunt? Cast out and marked for death, Briar believed the hunt would end if she managed to survive for three days. She was very wrong. Because with Malus free, old magic has awakened, hungry and wrong. Something that has slept for centuries has begun to stir, and it wants what Briar carries in her blood...dark · horror · fantasy · fae · m-f · from hate to love · forced proximity · m-f-m · abduction · political-intrigue -
Love Me to Death: Volume One by Toonimated
Whoever said ‘til death do us part wasn’t trying hard enough. Toonimated’s wildy popular Webtoon is now in print for with a never-before-seen short story! For fans of Anatomy: A Love Story and Lore Olympus comes a graphic novel romantasy about the love triangle between a necromancer, a resurrected bride, and her very-much-alive groom... -
Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent Vol. 5 by Naruki
A HIGH STAKES DATE. So much has been going on that Momose and Ichikura have hardly gotten to spend any time together. They plan to go on a date since they haven't gone on one for a while, but instead the couple end up visiting Ichikura's house! Can Momose make a good impression on her boyfriend's family?length-short · glimpses-kisses · contemporary · young adult · m-f · high-school · japan · teenage-fmc · teenage-mmc -
A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin
This cozy fantasy romance combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product―perfect for fans of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe! "A perfect blend of cozy and heist! . . . I loved it! " ―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spellshop... -
Silver Storm by Michelle Madow
Dark magic. Forbidden romance. And an insane twist you’ll never see coming. Jade Harrington had her future all mapped out: Yale Law, a prestigious career, the perfect life her parents demanded. But when her plane goes down and she wakes up with silver electricity sparking across her skin, she learns everything she believed was a lie... -
Seat 11C by Rita Potter
What happens when your lover’s past and present collide, and all that’s left is an empty plane seat? Seat 11C on Drew Tolbert’s flight to Chicago was supposed to contain her new fiancée, Kate Mulligan. Instead, the engagement ring is still burning a hole in Drew’s pocket, the couple is unexpectedly separated on the plane, and a total stranger is in seat 11C when they land... -
The Snug Harbor B&B by Grace Meyers
She came to give him a piece of her mind. Now she’s stuck working for him. Having ditched big city life to raise her daughter alone while housekeeping for a small-town B&B, Beth Anne juggles the demands of her demanding manager while secretly swooning over the local gardener Steven... -
Devoted Fox by Elizabella Baker
Devoted Fox is a small town romantic suspense featuring a silver fox hero who’s good with technology and a woman who wants desperately to keep things hidden. I moved to Willow Creek to get away from my problematic sister. Too bad her troubles decided to follow me. Now I’m stuck lying to my new friends and keeping secrets that could get me killed... -
Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum
A whimsical queer romance about two mismatched roommates whose fragile—and definitely not romantic at all—balance is upended by an impending family wedding and an otherworldly danger in the nearby enchanted wood. There are at least 100 things wrong with Meredith Schwarzwelder...audiobook · fantasy · paranormal · magic · queer · humor · m-f-x · contemporary · urban fantasy · third-person-pov -
The Jilted Countess by Loretta Ellsworth
In the aftermath of World War II, a young Hungarian émigré jilted by a G. I. persuades a Midwestern newspaper editor to help her find an American husband in this poignant novel, based on a true story, from the author of The French Winemaker’s Daughter. The war stole Roza Meszaros’s dreams of becoming a ballerina and her aristocratic family’s fortune... -
The Jilted Countess by Loretta Ellsworth
“‘But who are we, if we forget everything that came before? ’ Roza wonders in The Jilted Countess. This moving story of one woman finding a new life and new love in the aftermath of WWII answers this question, in the process taking on themes of PTSD, communism, and the plight of being an immigrant in postwar America. ”—Meg Waite Clayton, internationally bestselling author of Typewriter Beach... -
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Still Springs Collection: Hating the Best Man & Loving the Worst Man by Natalie Murray, Jenny Fyfe
A series of small-town romances about two spirited sisters and the swoon-worthy men who fall for them, the Still Springs Collection is perfect for fans of Tarah DeWitt, BK Borison, and Elsie Silver. HATING THE BEST MAN. He's secretly been in love with her for a decade. .. She's about to marry his best friend. Can he win her heart before it's too late? LOVING THE WORST MAN... -
Belong to Me by Jennifer Probst
A masquerade. A masked stranger. Four nights that change everything. Hailey Ashton has spent years hiding her desire — until an invitation to an exclusive masquerade on a billionaire’s private island tempts her to finally break free. Behind a mask, she can be bold. Reckless. Uninhibited. Her only rule? Four nights of seduction. No names. No faces. No consequences... -
Queering Him by Katherine Wela Bogen
For fans of books by Sally Rooney and LUSTER by Raven Leilani. In this propulsive debut novel, QUEERING HIM, Katherine Wela Bogen chronicles the scalding-hot story of millennial enemies turned lovers Avra and Kieran. Bullied by Kieran at high school, Avra begins to recognize something familiar in his threatening, but always lingering, gaze... -
Queering Him by Katherine Wela Bogen
For fans of books by Sally Rooney and LUSTER by Raven Leilani. In this propulsive debut novel, QUEERING HIM, Katherine Wela Bogen chronicles the scalding-hot story of millennial enemies turned lovers Avra and Kieran. Bullied by Kieran at high school, Avra begins to recognize something familiar in his threatening, but always lingering, gaze... -
The Loneliest Hour by A.E. Jensen
I don’t know who I am anymore. You’re the boy who came out of the fire. You’re my Xavi. Lulu Cisnero has loved Xavi Bernal for almost twenty years. Not loudly. Not openly. Just quietly, desperately, in the spaces between friendship and something more. He’s spent years hiding behind jokes, parties, and bad decisions—anything to keep from saying the one truth that might ruin everything: I love you... -
Lorenzo by Sherry Blake
I sought sanctuary from the devil. Instead, I found my damnation. I'm twenty years old, and I have three weeks before I become Daniil Morozov's bride—and his next victim. My mother is dead. My uncle is selling me to the Russians like I'm property he can trade. I have one option left, one desperate beg protection from the enemy who once saved my life. Lorenzo Sartori doesn't save Torrino women... -
Summoned to Chaos by Wynta Tyme
Exhibit. Meesa Hills spends most of her days making sandwiches at a local hole-in-the-wall and her free time obsessing over true crime shows. At thirty-years-old, she’s searching for her footing and learning to survive without accepting handouts or caving to self-degrading stipulations. Determined to make the most out of any situation, she’s elated when summoned for a duty most civilians despise... -
Assassin Fish by Amy Lane
Eric Chistiansen—not his real name—has been looking for sanctuary for a long time. He finally thinks he's found a crime syndicate that might watch his back while he tries to disentangle himself from his highly lucrative, highly illegal job as a killer for hire, albeit a picky one. He's ready to hang up his guns for some peace... -
A Duchess Surrendered: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne
“You might beg, Duchess, but unless you behave, you won’t get what you crave. ”. The first scandal nearly ruined her. But the second leaves Lady Bridget with one drown… or be rescued by a stranger and forced to marry him. And he is the coldest, most arrogant man in London. Duke Lewis’ rigid control is all that stands between his family and ruin. A wife who disrupts that is… unacceptable... -
City of Others by Jared Poon
In the sunny city of Singapore, the government takes care of everything – even the weird stuff. Benjamin Toh is a middle manager in the Department for Engagement of Unusual Stakeholders (DEUS), tasked with taking care of the supernatural occurrences and people no one else wants to deal with, from restless ghosts to immortal gods to conniving jinn...fantasy · urban fantasy · queer · contemporary · magic · m-m · found-family · mystery · paranormal · length-medium -
City of Others by Jared Poon
Dive into a world where magic lies hidden just below the surface in this charming urban fantasy full of workplace found family, queer romance, and supernatural creatures straight out of Southeast Asian lore, from debut author Jared Poon. In the sunny city of Singapore, the government takes care of everything—even the weird stuff... -
Hunted in Calusa Cove by Jen Talty
In Calusa Cove, the past doesn’t drown. It hunts. Bradford “Buddy” Ballard left the FBI to build a quieter life in Calusa Cove, working for the Aegis Network far from the chaos that nearly broke him. But peace is hard to hold onto when a Jane Doe turns up in the Everglades—her injuries too familiar, her story too close to the one that’s haunted him for the last few months... -
Way Off Base by Stephanie Giese
Looking for a small-town brother's best friend romance with tropes like found family? Are you here for responsible physical and mental health representation? Then you'll love Jordan and Shelley! Shelley: Asking for help is hard enough, but when the problem is this embarrassing, reaching out for advice couldn't possibly be any more humiliating... -
Release by Mari Carr
He’s her PR nightmare. She’s his forbidden fantasy. Falling in love was never part of the game. Tank Phillips is used to scoring—on and off the ice. But after a scandalous night with two puck bunnies makes headlines, the cocky star of the Stingrays is benched in more ways than one. His only shot at salvaging his career? A squeaky-clean image makeover…starting with a fake girlfriend... -
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Keeping Marie by Nicole Flockton
After helping bring down a drug cartel, previous undercover agent, Isaac Warner is living under the radar in Guatemala—until an earthquake throws Dr. Marie Hughes into his path. Their brief connection ends as quickly as it begins. He knows it’s for the best but can’t help wanting more. Months later in LA, Marie is adjusting back to city life and is nearly abducted... -
Butcher by Ivy Davis
He took me as revenge and tried to break me. But I don’t break for anyone. I’ve been spoiled my entire life… until Gabriel Amato kidnaps me. My entire world is changed in one moment. I have to survive the terrifying world Gabriel has plunged me into. But what happens when I start to have feelings for my kidnaper? His darkness, while scary, calls to me. He embraces me in a way no one else ever has... -
Celibacy Support: MM Sports Rom-Com by Alex McAnders
*For readers who liked 'Boyfriend Material' for its funny, messy characters, and 'Top Secret' for its college dorm room heat. *****. Teagan “Tea” Bray is done falling in love with every guy who makes eye contact with him. So he and his roommate make a pact. For an entire semester, they will help each other remain celibate... -
Captured By A Cold-Hearted Gangsta by T. Michelle, Ice Amillion
What starts as a lick turns into wrong place, wrong time when Rayvn runs up on Smoov—a celebrity barber by day and a street king by night. The plan goes left, and now she’s kidnapped, locked down, and forced into close quarters with the man she tried to play. Adopted and discarded half his life, Smoov learned early not to trust anybody... -
The Priest's Obsession: A Dark Stalker Romance by Kelsie Calloway
I came to confession seeking absolution. He decided to keep me instead. Father Cillian Brennan has heard every sin imaginable. None of them tempted him. Then Waverly Sinclair walked into his confessional, confessing thoughts about a man she shouldn't want. Me. She was confessing about me. I should have absolved her and sent her away. Instead, I followed her home. Watched her through her window...

