Top new romance books in April 2021
Last updated:
April 30, 2021
April 2021 featuring new releases by Raven Kennedy, Ivy Asher, Elsie Silver, Abby Jimenez, Danielle L. Jensen, Ana Huang, Rosie Danan, Tessa Bailey, Mila Young, C.R. Jane, Tal Bauer, Cate C. Wells and many more.
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Rabid by Raven Kennedy, Ivy Asher
I’ve been waiting my whole life to get my wolf. But now that the time is here, I need to run. . . Three years ago, a nightmare of an alpha took over my pack by force, and ever since, he’s been trying to do the same to me. . I can’t let that happen. . . I need to escape him before he can lay a claim, flee from what I’ve always wanted, or risk getting a wolf that will submit to him. ...shapeshifters · werewolves · fantasy · paranormal · dark · contemporary · strong heroine · age difference · alpha male · fated-mates -
Off to the Races by Elsie Silver
He can’t decide if he hates me or wants me. Vaughn Harding is my new boss. Getting close to him would be career suicide for a female racehorse trainer, and plain old gossip fuel in this small town. I get a kick out of our verbal sparring, but I swore off his type years ago. And I’ve got plans... -
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez
A brilliant and touching romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist. Vanessa lives life on her own terms — one day at a time, every day to its fullest. She isn’t willing to waste a moment or miss out on an experience when she has no idea whether she shares the same fatal genetic condition as her mother... -
Gilded Serpent by Danielle L. Jensen
From bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes another thrilling novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel. ". THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORY. Lydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to save lives, she’s convinced she is doing more harm than good...fantasy · new adult · pirates · young adult · high fantasy · from hate to love · war · dark · magic · paranormal -
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
He has a heart of ice. .. but for her, he'd burn the world. Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape. Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart... -
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The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan
Naomi and Ethan will test the boundaries of love in this provocative romance from the author of the ground-breaking debut, The Roommate. Naomi Grant has built her life around going against the grain. After the sex-positive start-up she cofounded becomes an international sensation, she wants to extend her educational platform to live lecturing... -
Today Tomorrow and Always by Tessa Bailey
Tucker isn’t interested in quests, thank you very much. Though the cigar-smoking, Uber-driving vampire has long been an official member of the undead club, his very human heart still lurks inside of him—and no one has ever spoken to it more clearly than Mary…the fairy he’ll be driving to her wedding. Where she’ll be marrying someone else...paranormal · suspense · vampires · fantasy · contemporary · virgin heroine · virgin hero · height-difference · age difference · fae -
Wild Heart by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
Real Wolves Bite continues. .. I ran from my fated mate. I drove to the middle of nowhere, where I thought I’d be safe. And somehow, I ended up here. Amarok has secrets. And it’s a town filled with shifters. The very thing I’ve been trying to get away from. My arrival has shattered the fragile peace this town's had for the last century...paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · reverse harem · poly · contemporary · new adult · abduction · dual-pov · sweet heroine -
The Jock by Tal Bauer
Wes Van de Hoek clawed his way off his family’s West Texas ranch under the Friday night lights, earning a football scholarship to the state’s best university. Three years in, he has it all: he’s the starting tight end, team captain, and, according to ESPN, maybe the best college football player in the nation. But he’s been keeping a secret from everyone...sports · m-m · angst · insta-love · new adult · cowboys · athletes · contemporary · college · secret-relationship -
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Run Posy Run by Cate C. Wells
She'd better run. .. Posy:. When I fell for Dario Volpe, I thought he was Prince Charming, and I was the luckiest girl alive. He didn't care about my past. The talk. The stain on my family's reputation. Then he saw something I never wanted anyone to see. He cares now. This isn't a breakup, it's a warning shot, and if I want to get out of this bad romance alive, I have to run and never look back...dark · mafia · contemporary · second chances · cold hero · cruel hero · possessive hero · neurodivergent · tortured heroine · dual-pov -
Earn Your Extra Credit by Meghan Quinn
"She went home with someone else that night? ". Hearing the disbelief from my best friend's mouth makes the events of my failed date sting that much more. I would like to make it known, I have a lot more swagger than what it seems. I don't normally ask a girl out, have her fail to recognize it's a date, and then give me a high five--as if I'm her wingman--and take off with someone else. No... -
Mr. Klein is Fine by Meghan Quinn
Gunner Klein. He's irresistible. The kryptonite to my strong will. And the father to my son. .. something he knows nothing about.contemporary · sports · new adult · humor · secret child · single-mother · dual-pov · pregnancy · m-f -
Tommy Cabot Was Here by Cat Sebastian
Massachusetts, 1959:. Some people might accuse mathematician Everett Sloane of being stuffy, but really he just prefers things a certain way: predictable, quiet, and far away from Tommy Cabot—his former best friend, chaos incarnate, and the man who broke his heart. The youngest son of a prominent political family, Tommy threw away his future by coming out to his powerful brothers...20th century · historical · m-m · friends to lovers · second chances · dual-pov · nerdy-hero · lgbtqia hate · queer · sweet-hero -
Make My Move by J. Bree
The Mounty trash has wormed her way into our circle. We have no choice but to wait until she shows her hand, each move on the board more risky than the last. There’s no way she’s not a spy, not with her allegiance with the sociopath drug addict who walks the halls with murder on his mind. We’re watching her every move, every choice she makes reshaping the world we live in... -
The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series…. She's been the victim and the survivor…. Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers...vampires · fantasy · new adult · magic · from hate to love · paranormal · young adult · shapeshifters · werewolves · suspense -
Devil Incarnate by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Hell Hath No Fury…. The mark that Heston Wilcox made on Preston Prep was more like a wound that took ages to heal. He’s a bully. A manipulator. A sociopath. And he’s finally been stopped by the group of Preston girls who turned him in. Or at least that’s what Georgia Haynes thought happened to the boy—now a man—who ruined her life... -
Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux
Leon. I earned my reputation among magicians for a reason: one wrong move and you're dead. Killer, they called me, and killing is what I'm best at. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed - I didn't. The cult that once controlled me wants her, and I'm not about to lose my new toy to them. Rae. I've always believed in the supernatural... -
Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne
Distraction (n): an extreme agitation of the mind or emotions. Ruthie Midona has worked the front desk at the Providence Luxury Retirement Villa for six years, dedicating her entire adult life to caring for the Villa’s residents, maintaining the property (with an assist from DIY YouTube tutorials), and guarding the endangered tortoises that live in the Villa’s gardens... -
Dark Angel by Sadie Kincaid
She used to call me her angel. But the things I’d like to do to her make me feel like the devil. Samantha. I was never supposed to fall in love with Gabriel Sullivan. He has always been off limits in more ways than one. Yet, for all the reasons we should be apart, there’s one that keeps drawing me back to him... -
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Lotus by Jennifer Hartmann
To the rest of the world, he was the little boy who went missing on the Fourth of July. To me, he was everything. My heart hasn't been the same since he disappeared, but I've learned to build my life around that missing piece. Twenty-two years later, the last thing I expect is for that missing piece to come back. His name is Oliver Lynch, and this is his story. This is our story... -
A Match Made in Hate by Morgan Bridges
I hated her before I even knew her name. My bride. The daughter of my enemy. She’s nothing more than a part of my revenge. I’m the one who holds her life in my hands,. As well as her body. And soon, her very will. Yet, she refuses to break. This woman disarms me, not with weapons but words. And not with a fist, but with a simple kiss. A match made in hate can have no other ending except war...contemporary · suspense · new adult · dub-con · length-short · 20th century · dark · m-f · arranged marriage · from hate to love -
The Belle and the Beard by Kate Canterbary
If you find yourself publicly humiliated, out of work, and unemployable at 35—not to mention newly single—here’s how to salvage your life:. 1. Run away. Seriously, there’s no shame in disappearing. Go to that rustic old cottage your aunt left you. Look out for the colony of bats and the leaky roof. Oh, and the barrel-chested neighbor with shoulders like the broad side of a barn... -
Reckless at Westbrook High by Bethany Winters
Wren. Never feel, never fall. Four words I tell myself to protect my heart from the pain I know all too well. I learned my lesson the hard way. Promised myself I’d never allow anyone to hurt me the way she did. Now I’m falling and I can’t seem to stop it. He’s dangerous. I’m broken. He fills the missing pieces until all I feel is him. And I’m the sucker stupid enough to let him do it. Levi... -
Red Hot Rebel by Olivia Hayle
There's nothing worse than working with an arrogant blue blood who despises everything about me. Except getting stuck with him in the middle of nowhere. "They’re just models. Air-headed and vain. ". That’s what Rhys Marchand says the first time we meet, knowing I can overhear him...contemporary · new adult · humor · super rich hero · length-medium · m-f · audiobook · explicit-open-door -
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata
Losing people you love is hard. Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to a place that was once home isn’t going to be easy. Starting your whole life over probably isn’t supposed to be. But a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. Checking out her landlord across the driveway just might cure it too. -
Four by Sara Cate, Rachel Leigh
A Dark Reverse Harem Romance. They say family is a circle of strength. But when mine is ripped away from me at the hands of a monster,. My strength is all that’s left. I’ll give my last breath before they take anything else from me. Even if I’m the one they wanted all along. Find Silas Black. Those were my father’s last words. So I did...contemporary · suspense · mystery · reverse harem · mafia · age difference · dark · menage · erotica · poly -
Beneath the Hood by Emily McIntire
Blakely. My life is a stage. Followed by millions, and loved by none. And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters. Making sure I stay on top. No one ever sees me. No one ever looks. Until him. But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong. Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for. So why can't I stay away? Jackson... -
Fire in Her Dreams by Ruby Dixon
Jenny’s dreams have turned to nightmares. Every night, her thoughts are filled with evil. Something is reaching out…and she’s not so sure she wants to reach back. That is, until someone new appears in her dreams. Someone who protects her, comforts her, and thinks of Jenny as his mate. Imaginary friends aren’t real, but Jenny likes to pretend, anyhow... -
Saving Saint by Joel Abernathy
SAINT. I screwed up--big time. I broke the heart of my best friend. The one person I promised myself I'd never hurt. Now he's back after two years, and I hardly recognize him. Danny--sorry, Daniel--is nothing like the scarred, broken kid who left in the middle of the night without saying goodbye. Because of me...m-m · bdsm · contemporary · from hate to love · rockstars · second chances · queer · length-short · audiobook · dual-pov -
Warrior Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I once thought one of my ruthless boys could be the killer I’m hunting. They’re all dark, deadly and more than capable of brutality. But now I’m held by the King I’ve been stalking in the shadows and when I unmask him, he’ll realise he made a huge mistake in taking my brother from this world. My Kings are coming for me, I know that in my soul...poly · fantasy · paranormal · reverse harem · dark · urban fantasy · vampires · fae · alpha male · shapeshifters -
Never Blue Duet: A Rock Star Romance by Julia Wolf
Never Lasting:. Tali DiPietro is a good girl with a streak of punk rock rebel. The first time I see Jude on stage, I know I’m going to fall for him, and I’m damn sure it’s going to hurt. Jude Goldman is a bad boy with a guitar and big dreams. Tali becomes as important as landing a record deal, and I’ll do anything to have both, no matter how much it hurts... -
Fairytales From Verania by T.J. Klune
New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you back to the land of Verania in a new collection of short stories starring the beloved characters from the Tales of Verania series. In the opening story—The Unicorn in the Tower—Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday...fantasy · m-m · magic · humor · hurt-comfort · high fantasy · historical · abuse · queer · length-medium -
Merciless Saints by Michelle Heard
At St. Monarch’s Academy, you’re either a predator, a pawn, or prey. It’s the only neutral territory where heirs of the wealthiest rival crime families learn underworld skills. Alliances are made. Loyalty is owned. Love is taken. As the best protector in training, I will be paired with the top assassin. Because I’m unbeatable, everyone fears me...contemporary · suspense · mafia · new adult · alpha male · from hate to love · dark · arranged marriage · angst · dangerous heroine -
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Replay by Amy Daws
Not all players deserve a second chance… no matter how hot their first chance was. Football club lawyer, Santino Rossi is known in the locker room as the two-month chump. For years he’s been on a mission to find someone he can share his basil plant with and cure him of his former playboy ways...sports · contemporary · secret-relationship · tall-heroine · soccer · length-medium · m-f · audiobook -
Southern Sinner by Jessica Peterson
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Until I brought my fake girlfriend home. When I took a seat next to the gorgeous brunette at the blackjack table, I had no idea it would be the start of the hottest weekend of my life. By day, Stevie and I dominate the casinos of Sin City. By night, I dominate her in my penthouse suite... -
Wild Fury by S. Massery
Theo Alistair hides his darkness from everyone, pretending to be normal. You have darkness in you, too, Lucy Page. I’m the only one who can see through his facade. It doesn’t scare me – it fascinates me. Like calls to like. Once he shows me his true colors, I’m hooked. My fascination turns into obsession, but he encourages it. Fight me, little monster. But a new player can change everything... -
The Omega Chase by Hannah Haze
I have a secret fantasy. One I can’t admit out loud. I want to be chased. I want to be chased, captured and taken by an Alpha. In this modern age of medicine and technology, I shouldn’t want these things. Unlike my ancestors, I’m not a slave to my hormones despite my Omega designation. But when I learn of an opportunity to make my fantasy a reality, my curiosity is piqued and I can’t resist... -
The Bratva's Stolen Bride by Jagger Cole
Here comes the bride. My bride. She just doesn’t know it yet…. I've carved my name into this world by taking what I want. Born into the streets and raised on brutality and violence, it was the Bratva that took me and made me a man. I decided years ago that there was no room for beauty or goodness in my life...contemporary · new adult · mafia · alpha male · length-short · m-f · virgin heroine · dark · age difference · insta-love -
420 Bride Street by Jagger Cole
The situation was supposed to be simple. I needed a place to stay. He needed someone to handle his horse…uh, appendage. No, literally. Get your mind out of the gutter. Colt Patton’s prize stallion was having some mare problems that only a vet like me could take care of. In exchange, he’s got a room for me in the guest cottage on his ranch. Easy-peasy, right? Wrong... -
Rockstar Hearts by Eden Finley
LOCKED HEART ~ Cash & Locke. Ten years ago, I left my heart with a boy when I moved to LA to become a rock star. Eight years ago, his online presence disappeared completely. We made a pact. If I ever performed at Death Valley Music Festival, he’d come see me play. Now, after a decade of paying my dues, I’ve been booked as a headliner...

