Top new romance books in April 2022
Last updated:
April 30, 2022
April 2022 featuring new releases by Rebecca Yarros, Jennifer Probst, Katee Robert, Kyra Parsi, Liv Zander, Abby Jimenez, B.K. Borison, Helen Scheuerer, S.J. Tilly, Freida McFadden, Stacia Stark and many more.
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Reason To Believe by Rebecca Yarros
From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a brand-new small town, older-brother’s best friend standalone romance. “I’ll take them! ”. That’s what I tell the social worker when my pre-k student and his baby brother need an emergency foster placement. I’ll do anything to keep the brothers from being split up... -
Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine by Jennifer Probst, Katee Robert, Penny Reid, Rebecca Yarros
NIGHTINGALE is a romance anthology with over FIFTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling authors. 100% of the royalties will be donated to relief and human rights organizations working in Ukraine. NIGHTINGALE is only available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it's gone... -
Half-Hearted by Kyra Parsi
Alexis. The idea came to me after my eighth shot of tequila, which was how I knew it was a good one. Because everybody agrees that tequila is the good ideas alcohol. So it didn’t matter that it was two in the morning, or that I kept losing my balance because the stupid ground kept shifting underneath my stupid feet. Tonight was going to be the night I got an answer, one way or another... -
King of Flesh and Bone by Liv Zander
Worse than a ruthless king. .. is a king obsessed. Isolation, darkness, and rotting flesh,. Surrounds me, suffocates me,. But I am the vile ruler who controls it all. I long for warmth,. Yet, all that I touch,. Is cold. Then, she stumbles in to my domain,. Lost and frightened,. Alone and confused. And I terrify her even more. She calls me the devil,. So I show her pleasure,...dark · fantasy · abduction · paranormal · from hate to love · cold hero · cruel hero · possessive hero · magic · pregnancy -
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
The New York Times bestselling author of Life's Too Short delivers a refreshingly modern fairy tale perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Emily Henry. After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down... -
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In The Weeds by B.K. Borison
Evelyn St. James isn’t the kind of woman you forget. Beckett Porter certainly hasn’t. One incredible weekend in Maine, and he’s officially a man distracted. He’s not unfamiliar with hot and heavy flings. He knows how it goes. But Evie wove some sort of magic over him during their tumble in the sheets. He can’t stop thinking about her laugh. Her hand pressed flat against his chest... -
The Fabric of Chaos by Helen Scheuerer
An almighty power. A deadly choice. Will she come undone when chaos reigns? After facing heart-breaking betrayals and jaw-dropping revelations in Akoris, Roh must steel herself once more and continue her quest to win the cyren throne. But with poison lingering in her body and a new, unpredictable companion at her side, the trek to the mysterious territory of Csilla becomes all the more perilous...fantasy · young adult · magic · paranormal · mystery · dark · glimpses-kisses · found-family · length-long · audiobook -
Smoky Darling by S.J. Tilly
- Elouise -. I fell in love with Beckett when I was 7. He broke my heart when I was 15. When I was 18, I promised myself I’d forget about him. And I did. For a dozen years. But now he’s back home. Here. In Darling Lake. And I don’t know if I should give in to the temptation swirling between us or run the other way. - Beckett -. She had a crush on me when she was a kid... -
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…. Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom...mystery · suspense · vengeance · contemporary · survival · cheating · other-man-woman · betrayal · dual-pov · strong heroine -
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Demon's Advocate by Stacia Stark
Lucifer Morningstar took everything from me. My memories. My freedom. And my powers. Now, it’s my turn to take everything from him. I’ll make alliances with former enemies, kill those who betrayed me and make my grandfather regret ever learning of my existence. Because Samael is readying our people for war. And there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect those I love...fantasy · humor · urban fantasy · bikers · demons · witches · paranormal · alpha male · age difference · royalty -
Wild Soul by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
As soon as his teeth sunk into my neck…I was lost. Just when I think I’ve found an answer to the hundreds of mysteries in my life, another appears. This time, in the form of a vampire who seems to know secrets from my past…and who is desperate for my body and my soul. My enemies are circling, looking for a way to break me apart and separate me from my two alphas...reverse harem · paranormal · vampires · royalty · contemporary · fantasy · shapeshifters · poly · menage · abduction -
The Long Game by Rachel Reid
The sequel is finally here! Shane and Ilya’s story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from Rachel Reid. To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret...sports · athletes · m-m · contemporary · secret-relationship · bisexual · angst · forbidden love · humor · hockey -
Professor Astor by Catharina Maura
After an amazing night, Leia finds out the man of her dreams gave her the wrong phone number. The last thing she expected was for him to show up two years later as her professor and PhD supervisor... -
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
This isn't the kind of fairytale where the princess marries a prince. It's the one where she kills him. Marra never wanted to be a hero. As the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter, she escaped the traditional fate of princesses, to be married away for the sake of an uncaring throne...magic · fantasy · witches · sweet-hero · humor · sweet heroine · fae · historical · vengeance · aristocratic heroine -
Lady of Ashes by Melissa K. Roehrich
She will not be the same as when she left. Fire and Shadows. Scarlett Semiria knew the cost of her actions the day she sacrificed everything to keep her family, her Courts, and her twin flame safe. At least she thought she did...paranormal · fantasy · new adult · dark · magic · fae · shapeshifters · witches · vampires · age difference -
Brutal Vows by J.T. Geissinger
An Irish mobster with a brutal grudge. An Italian mafia princess with a dark secret. Two enemy empires joined in sacred marriage vows. Let the hating games begin. Reyna:. If this arrogant Irish mobster my brother sold my niece to thinks I’m going to play nice over this arranged marriage BS, he should think again... -
The Heir Apparent's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells
He rejected me for “reasons. ” Too bad for him. No take backs. Rosie:. Fate made a huge mistake when she mated me to Cadoc Collins. He’s the heir apparent. I’m a scavenger. My people are so low in this pack, we don’t even rank. I should have known better, but for one night, I let myself forget the facts of life in Moon Lake...paranormal · contemporary · urban fantasy · pregnancy · fantasy · shapeshifters · alpha male · werewolves · angst · virgin heroine -
The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
World Ender meets Ender of Worlds. .. A thousand years ago, Dianna gave up her life in the deserts of Erioa to save her dying sister. She called upon anyone who would listen, not expecting a monster far worse than any nightmare to answer. Now she does what Kaden asks, even if that means securing an ancient relic from the very creatures that hunt her. A King thought long dead and long forgotten...witches · vampires · from hate to love · high fantasy · forced proximity · demons · shapeshifters · magic · urban fantasy · fantasy -
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Those Three Little Words by Meghan Quinn
I knocked up my best friend's sister. Figured I would get straight to the point because how it happened is a mere snippet of the story I have to tell. The real meat and potatoes is what happened after. Let's start with how she decided to inform me and Pacey the news . . . together. Imagine that nightmare...tortured hero · new adult · office · sassy heroine · friends to lovers · forced proximity · pregnancy · contemporary · sports · humor -
Bad Blood by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
The bitch is back. It's me. I'm the bitch. And thanks to my traitorous bestie Sarah's vampire cult having a funny definition of "virgin sacrifice," I'm back from the dead rather than back from a much-needed vacation in Cancun. Now I'm possessed by their snarky deity, and my afterlife depends on keeping it a secret from her cult of four reincarnated vampire lovers...m-m · poly · m-m-m · paranormal · vampires · from hate to love · witches · magic · menage · vengeance -
Taken in the chaos by Opal Fairchild
My lies are a heavy weight and I don’t know if I can carry them. I'm a liar. A huge one. Not because I wanted to be, but because if anyone knew the truth, I would be hated for the rest of my life. I’ve known about the government plot working with the aliens for months now, but they promised me that I would be kept safe... -
Cupcakes and Kisses by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From Jennifer L. Armentrout on JLAnders:. "Since today is Poppy's birthday, I have a special bonus scene for you. Cupcakes and Kisses. Enjoy! Special note: If you're not familiar with the Blood and Ash world, please read the series first and also be up to date on the series. This contains spoilers from the TWOTQ. This is also an adult series and bonus scene. .. .".fantasy · new adult · vampires · paranormal · length-novella · humor · magic · m-f · age difference · height-difference -
Stupid Games by SenLinYu
Hermione is a university student looking for sexual fulfillment while engaging in subtle warfare with her classmate, Draco Malfoy. Warfare which primarily involves refusing to acknowledge his existence. In return, he goes to all kinds of lengths to trick her into doing so anyway. -
The Blast from the Past by Lucy Score
From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left Behind. Riley Thorn and her hot, tattooed, private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago are all moved in to their new fixer-upper. Not only do they finally have their own place, they also haven't found any new dead bodies on the premises. Yep. It looks like summer is over and so is Riley's bad luck...paranormal · mystery · contemporary · humor · suspense · dual-pov · fantasy · found-family · magic · third-person-pov -
Playing the Field by L.H. Cosway, Penny Reid, R.S. Grey, Helena Hunting
Ten full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors! Grab the Playing the Field Box Set for a limited time. All proceeds will benefit The Bookworm Box. This special book bundle features sports romance at its finest. Some fun for our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors, grab it before it's gone! TWELVE BOOKS INCLUDE:... -
Fool Me Once by Ashley Winstead
Lee Stone is a twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communications director at a women-run electric car company (that’s better than Tesla, thank you) and after work she is “Stoner,” drinking guys under the table and never letting any of them get too comfortable in her bed…. That’s because Lee’s learned one big lesson: never trust love... -
Fractured Kiss by L.M. Dalgleish
What started with a kiss just might end up breaking all his rules—and her heart. .. For guitar tech Cassie Elliot, being trapped on tour with her suddenly-ex-fiancé is like a bad dream. She never expected to be rescued from her nightmare by one of the hottest rock stars in the world—Zac Ford, the enigmatic, sexy bass player for Fractured... -
One of Us Is Dead by Jeneva Rose
The highly anticipated new thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage. Opulence. Sex. Betrayal … Sometimes friendship can be deadly. Meet the women of Buckhead—a place of expensive cars, huge houses, and competitive friendships. Shannon was once the queen bee of Buckhead. But she’s been unceremoniously dumped by Bryce, her politician husband...mystery · suspense · contemporary · queer · dark · death · vengeance · humor · length-medium · audiobook -
Eyes on Me by Sara Cate
I’m a voyeur—it means I like to watch. And in my line of work, that’s a gift. As one of the four owners of the Salacious Players’ Club, I’m comfortable on the sidelines. This is what I was made to do, and I work better alone. Until the day I stumble on a certain cam girl app and find myself watching the one person I should never have watched—my step-sister. There are three big problems with this... -
Wretched by Emily McIntire
Once Upon A Time,. there was a wicked girl. She lost everything that mattered,. causing darkness to unfurl. Impulsive and intelligent,. she helped her family name grow strong. But then one day a man without a heart came along. An undercover agent, meant to spy and bring back tips. Following down her hidden path of faded yellow bricks. She hated him, he wanted her;. she was too good to be true...audiobook · from hate to love · mafia · contemporary · new adult · dark · forced proximity · suspense · men in uniform · strong heroine -
The Half-Orc's Maiden Bride by Ruby Dixon
Lady Iolanthe of Rockmourn Keep expects to be a spinster all her days. She is very tall. She is very poor. And she is thirty. What lord could possibly want her? But then her father returns with news that he has found a bridegroom for her - one that is impressively tall. One that is strong, and bold, and wealthy. And best of all? He wants Iolanthe. It seems too good to be true... -
Filthy Elites by Angel Lawson, Sam Mariano, Lexi Archer, May Sage
An Anthology of Enemies to Lovers Romance Standalone Novels. Filthy Elites is a collection of scorching hot, full-length, standalone enemies to lovers romance by Sam Mariano, Angel Lawson, Michelle Hercules, Shantel Tessier, Lucy Smoke, May Sage, Eva Chance, Lexi Archer and Gemma Weir...from hate to love · new adult · contemporary · anthologies · high-school · mafia · suspense · dark · rape · dub-con -
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Alien Shield by Ursa Dax
"I have always been a patient warrior. But now that I have her in my sights, I cannot wait to claim her. .. ". SERENA. To say I've been busy is an understatement. Between trying not to die on this hostile alien world and helping my newly-pregnant friends (I am a biologist, after all) I've had a lot going on... -
Society of Psychos by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I’m the prince of death. A son of carnage born of wicked deeds and sin-filled nightmares. Nobody understood me. Until her. My Spider. The wild girl I claimed from a sea of violent men. But others want her too…. The enemies who lurk within my walls seek to steal her from my grasp. They’re my captives, but maybe they’re the answer to my greatest fear too...reverse harem · contemporary · mafia · forced proximity · cruel hero · angst · age difference · new adult · poly · dark -
Bright Like Midnight by Julia Wolf
Make no mistake, Zadie Night, I am the bad guy here. The first time I laid eyes on Amir Vasquez, he held me hostage in my dorm. You made me a promise. I swore to myself my second year at Savage U would be different from the last. No more hiding from things that go bump in the night. I’m dating now. Making friends. Living my life...college · from hate to love · contemporary · dark · cruel hero · new adult · virgin heroine · grumpy sunshine · suspense · mystery -
Falling Embers by Catherine Cowles
I’ve loved Calder Cruz from the moment he taught me how to fly. Racing down a mountain and giving me the release I so desperately needed. My understanding. My safe space. Hadley has fought for a life of her own ever since her sister’s kidnapping. When she was drowning in expectations and family pressures, Calder was always the one who understood her. Until one night changed it all...office · contemporary · sports · suspense · sassy heroine · friends to lovers · firefighter · christian · second chances · abuse -
The Orc's Empress by Layla Fae
Urgan is gone. He vanished, just like all the other orcs from our world. And I am left alone, the Empress of a now fully human kingdom, without a mate… and without our half-orc, half-human daughter. Urgan and Safiya have gone back to the world of the orcs, a savage land of wild beasts and cruel natives. I can only hope that my mate is strong enough despite his crippled leg... -
The Damning Stone by T.J. Klune
A year has passed since the Dark Wizard Myrin attempted to take control of the Kingdom of Verania. Though the scars of the final battle remain, Veranians have come together in unity in order to rebuild. Good King Anthony sits on the throne once more, with Morgan of Shadows at his side. However, a king is not immortal...fantasy · m-m · magic · humor · paranormal · arranged marriage · high fantasy · from hate to love · himbo · young adult -
Virgin Hearts by Emmy Sanders
Can an inexperienced cowboy wrangle the adult movie star of his dreams? Hawthorne. I’ve lived in the same small town my entire life. And I like it, for the most part: being a rancher, taking care of my chickens, and even my meddlesome family. What I don’t like are the limited dating options. I’m gay, and at thirty-six-years-old, I’ve never been with a man...m-m · cowboys · age difference · western · abuse · contemporary · friends to lovers · bdsm · angst · praise-kink

