Top new romance books in December 2023
Last updated:
December 31, 2023
December 2023 featuring new releases by Raven Kennedy, Rina Kent, Ella Fields, S.J. Tilly, Lana Ferguson, Rebecca Ross, Jasmine Mas, Tessa Bailey, Isla Davon, Elizabeth Helen and many more.
-
Gold by Raven Kennedy
"Find me in another life. Find me in them all. ". Every end is also a beginning. I thought I was going to die, and would have if it weren’t for Slade. The only way he could save me was to open a rip between worlds. The only way for me to save myself was to go through it. Sometimes, fleeing one dangerous place just brings you to another. Annwyn. The realm of the fae...dark · magic · fae · paranormal · new adult · high fantasy · from hate to love · fantasy · suspense · m-f -
![God of Fury by Rina Kent]()
God of Fury by Rina Kent
From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE MM college romance. I’m not attracted to men. Or so I thought before I slammed into Nikolai Sokolov. A mafia heir, a notorious bastard, and a violent monster. An ill-fated meeting puts me in his path. And just like that, he has his sights set on me. A quiet artist, a golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother...m-m · mafia · college · dark · possessive hero · grumpy sunshine · secret-relationship · dual-pov · from hate to love · bisexual -
![Wrath of the Damned by Ella Fields]()
Wrath of the Damned by Ella Fields
Love and vengeance war alongside faerie courts in this angsty, sweltering, and bloodthirsty conclusion to the Deadly Divine duet. After meeting my long-lost father, I’m taken by the faerie king who tricked me to further his vengeful plans. Florian is determined to heal my broken body and earn more than my forgiveness. Even if I could forgive him, love is not what I need...fantasy · fae · dark · from hate to love · paranormal · forced proximity · marriage of convenience · magic · fated-mates · witches -
![Hans by S.J. Tilly]()
Hans by S.J. Tilly
Cassie:. How to make the handsome, brooding man across the street notice me. Step one: Deliver baked goods to his front porch, even though he never answers his door and always returns the containers when I’m not home. Step two: Slowly lose my mind as a whole year passes without ever running into him, no matter how hard I try...possessive hero · dual-pov · curvy heroine · contemporary · mafia · cheerful heroine · vengeance · super rich hero · humor · insta-love -
![The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson]()
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
Two wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson. Mackenzie Carter has had some very bad dates lately. Model train experts, mansplainers, guys weirdly obsessed with her tail—she hasn’t had a successful date in months... -
-
![Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross]()
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals. Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance... -
![Psycho Gods by Jasmine Mas]()
Psycho Gods by Jasmine Mas
Are you ready for war? Fight for survival and the fate of the realms. I discovered my abilities. .. but that was just the beginning. Malum, Scorpius, and Orion are now fighting for me. Their power is mind-boggling. The carnage staggering. The High Court wants me to control them, but you can't leash monsters. Even with Sadie, Jinx, and John by my side, I'm struggling to survive...fantasy · reverse harem · paranormal · magic · new adult · poly · bisexual · m-m · grumpy sunshine · fated-mates -
![Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey]()
Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey
From New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey comes a steamy novella full of hope and humor tracking a couple’s fake marriage for a year after the wild New Year’s Eve when they first say “I do. ” Adored by all, Britta is an ambitious waitress working at Sluggers. The popular bar holds a special place in her heart and is a regular hangout for the Bridgeport Bandits, the local hockey club... -
![The Blackened Blade by Isla Davon]()
The Blackened Blade by Isla Davon
Not many people get a second chance, let alone a second life. I died. Burning in a prison cell I spent years of my life rotting away in. I had been beaten, battered and bruised beyond repair. .. but not broken. Never broken. By whatever miracle, I’ve been brought back ten years into my past and before I was locked away. .. But to a different kind of hell…Wensridge Academy...second chances · reverse harem · poly · magic · fantasy · paranormal · witches · shapeshifters · tortured heroine · gifted heroine -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links / Remove ads -
![Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen]()
Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen
I’ve found a new home and fallen in love with four cursed fae princes. But everything could be taken from me in an instant. If I’m to save the Enchanted Vale and the High Princes, this rose is going to need to grow thorns. Being a part of the fae is wonderful...audiobook · fantasy · poly · reverse harem · from hate to love · high fantasy · friends to lovers · contemporary · fae · suspense -
![A Pucking Wrong Christmas by C.R. Jane]()
A Pucking Wrong Christmas by C.R. Jane
Lincoln, Ari, and Walker are back in a holiday novella…. I hate Christmas. Years and years of disappointment have taught me that Christmas is the worst. I don’t like the music, the food, the decorations…anything. And Lincoln Daniels, my tattooed hockey god of a husband, thinks he’s going to change that…. I tell him it’s not going to happen. But the thing about Christmas…. And Lincoln…...sports · dark · christmas · male-pov · contemporary · new adult · hockey · length-novella · m-f · bondage -
![Howl for the Gargoyle by Kathryn Moon]()
Howl for the Gargoyle by Kathryn Moon
Hannah never wanted to be a werewolf. After over thirty years as a human, she finds her new life on the other side of the species line too full of sudden changes. Especially when those changes risk her band's chance at a world tour... -
![Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher]()
Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher
Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex. Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and a powerful organization is trying to have them both killed...fantasy · curvy heroine · shy-hero · strong heroine · demons · mature couple · dual-pov · competent heroine · heroine sleuth · fighters -
![Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy]()
Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy
Giving up control has never been so hard…. Navy SEAL Cash McCoy knows all about danger—he lives and breathes it on a daily basis. When it comes to the love of his life, though, this alpha soldier does everything in his power to keep Jen Scott happy and safe. But when the tables are turned and Jen places herself in harm’s way for her job, their relationship is put to the test... -
![The Stone Wolf's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells]()
The Stone Wolf's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells
I wanted him more than anything, but he wasn’t meant for me. Life in North Border is hard, but I don’t mind as long as I can steal a few moments alone with Clay Pulley at the end of the work day. He’s not my mate. If he were, our kisses would have triggered my heat by now. I know this can’t last, but it’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever had. I’m holding on tight to every single second... -
![Bells are Ringing by Cat Sebastian]()
Bells are Ringing by Cat Sebastian
A novella and an epilogue to "We Could Be So Good," set in 1950s New York City. The author describes the story as pure fluff. -
![What's A Girl Gotta Do To Get On The Naughty List? by Kimberly Lemming]()
What's A Girl Gotta Do To Get On The Naughty List? by Kimberly Lemming
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house vengeance was stirring, against a sister and a wayward spouse. The shrimps were hidden under the floorboard with care, in the hopes that Krampus would not soon be there. With branches and chains he punishes the deceitful and haughty, and Daphne has been terribly naughty...monsters · christmas · fantasy · paranormal · humor · contemporary · erotica · age difference · height-difference · multicultural -
![The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore]()
The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore
Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: An ailing estate, academic writer's block, a tense time for England's women's rights campaign--the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father's distractingly attractive young colleague. Deeply introverted Catriona lives for her work at Oxford and her fight for women's suffrage... -
![Venery by C.M. Stunich]()
Venery by C.M. Stunich
I’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat. He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops. I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik. Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …. My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt... -
-
![Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman]()
Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved HEARTSTOPPER series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork. Nick and Charlie are in love... -
![Tell Me a Lie by Brianna Flores]()
Tell Me a Lie by Brianna Flores
Lucas. I take one look at Sage's pretty face and know that I could never deny him. When he's promising to be mine as long as I do what he wants, I know that I'll give him anything. "Just tell me a lie, and I'm yours. ". It's the strangest thing a hookup has ever asked for, but if one little lie makes him mine, I'm eager to do it. And after it's over, I know that it's the best thing I've ever done... -
![Another Ryan Christmas by Sadie Kincaid]()
Another Ryan Christmas by Sadie Kincaid
Are you ready for the ultimate Happy Ever After? Prepare to say goodbye to Jessie and the Ryan brothers in this Christmas novella full of heartwarming spice. This is a novella connected to the New York Ruthless series. It can be enjoyed as a spciy, fun stand-alone but is best read in connection with A Ryan Christmas.mafia · christmas · reverse harem · contemporary · erotica · poly · length-novella · explicit-plentiful -
![A Ryan Recollection by Sadie Kincaid]()
A Ryan Recollection by Sadie Kincaid
The complete collection of New York Ruthless Shorts and Novellas set after the end of Ryan Renewed. Featuring Jessie Ryan and her hotter than hell Irish Mafia husbands. A Ryan Reckoning. A Ryan Rewind. A Ryan Restraint. A Ryan Revelation. A Ryan Recon. A Ryan Review. A Ryan Halloween. A Ryan Christmas. A Ryan new Year...erotica · length-medium · contemporary · poly · reverse harem · bondage · bdsm · double-penetration · m-f · grumpy sunshine -
![The Perfect Fit by Sadie Kincaid]()
The Perfect Fit by Sadie Kincaid
One wannabe writer from Brooklyn. Three insanely hot billionaires. One very indecent proposal. West Archer, Ezekiel Cavanagh, and Xander King. AKA The Unholy Trinity. Ruthless. Ambitious. Intimidating. With dark tastes and even darker desires, they’ve been searching for the perfect woman to fit into their unique lifestyle for over a decade...poly · mafia · contemporary · bisexual · reverse harem · m-m-f · spanking · super rich hero · dual-pov · age difference -
![Paved in Hate by Sonja Grey]()
Paved in Hate by Sonja Grey
First comes hate,. second comes a forced marriage,. and third comes bringing Vitaly Melnikov to his knees. Vitaly:. I’m used to women wanting me, not hating me,. but my wife looks at me like she’s hoping my next breath will be my last. Our marriage wasn’t by choice, but when I vowed to be her husband, I meant it. I never go back on my word, so we’re married whether she likes it or not...mafia · arranged marriage · dual-pov · virgin heroine · m-f · dark · found-family · suspense · contemporary · hurt-comfort -
![Skin of a Sinner by Avina St. Graves]()
Skin of a Sinner by Avina St. Graves
No one tells you what to do when the boy who shattered your heart comes back to steal it. Roman Riviera was my everything once upon a time. I found my knight in shining armor in the form of a fellow foster kid. He protected me and promised to stand by my side forever. But Roman Riviera is a liar. He left me with monsters...friends to lovers · dark · contemporary · forced proximity · new adult · virgin heroine · suspense · virgin hero · mafia · dual-pov -
![Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows]()
Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows
A sweet and spicy holiday romance between a spirited artist who returns to her small town for Christmas, and her older brother’s best friend, a serious architect who pushes all her buttons—but whom she can’t seem to stay away from. Lena’s plans are simple... -
![Clarence Manor by Devney Perry]()
Clarence Manor by Devney Perry
A unique new adult romance with opulence and intrigue, perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars from bestselling author Devney Perry. Can you keep a secret? Aston University might be teeming with prestigious and wealthy students, but the currency on campus isn’t their millions. It’s their secrets. And the three women living at Clarence Manor are filthy rich in lies and deceit... -
![Sable Peak by Devney Perry]()
Sable Peak by Devney Perry
Vera Gallagher is chasing constant. For four years, her life was anything but normal. And the years before that she refuses to even remember. Dwelling on the past only hurts. Life is fragile, a lesson her mother taught her well. She’s determined not to waste a moment of her newfound freedom. Maybe some would consider her crush on Mateo Eden wasted time...audiobook · friends to lovers · age difference · mystery · single-father · contemporary · new adult · western · angst · suspense -
![When She Loves by Gabrielle Sands]()
When She Loves by Gabrielle Sands
The most brutal don in the city has a weakness: me. I never wanted the life my parents tried to force on me, so I vowed I’d never marry a mobster. Yet here I am, walking down the aisle toward mobster of the century, all to save my sister. Rafaele Messero. Cold, ruthless, and irritatingly handsome. Not that I’ve noticed. After all, this marriage is the end of all my hopes and dreams... -
![The Season of Secrets by Q.B. Tyler]()
The Season of Secrets by Q.B. Tyler
“The boss is unashamedly into you. ". At least, that’s what my friend says. It doesn’t matter that Wes Beckham owns the company I work for or that he’s twenty years older than me or that there’s a strict “no fraternization policy” in place. She is convinced he wants me and that the office holiday party is the perfect place to let him know I’m interested... -
![Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie by Joel Abernathy]()
Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie by Joel Abernathy
Merry Christmas. .. FOREVER. If there’s anyone who can help Matthew Harrington get over his broken heart, it’s the man who made him believe in love in the first place. Unfortunately, Ben Clark, the six-foot-six Christmas tree farmer with soulful blue eyes and rugged good looks, is literally too good to be true—he’s the love interest in Mistletoe Hollow, Matthew's favorite Christmas comfort movie...christmas · m-m · fantasy · magic · contemporary · forced proximity · paranormal · height-difference · humor · queer -
![Vox by Joel Abernathy]()
Vox by Joel Abernathy
A hero will burn you to save the world. A villain will burn the world to save you. Arden is caught in a perpetual state of bad luck... -
-
![December Midnights by Victoria Wilder]()
December Midnights by Victoria Wilder
This is my December. I’m not being naive or overly optimistic. I have it on good authority that this year, I will meet my soulmate and fall madly in love. The matchmaker who raised me said that it’ll happen by this Winter’s Solstice. Merry Christmas to me, right? Wrong...christmas · magic · baseball · contemporary · paranormal · grumpy sunshine · forced proximity · insta-love · fated-mates · sports -
![The Lovely Return by Carian Cole]()
The Lovely Return by Carian Cole
What if death doesn’t do you part? They say be careful what you wish for. But on December 5, Alex Fox makes a wish in the midst of a devastating tragedy. Little does he know that his wish will come true. Six years after that fateful day, a little girl wanders into Alex’s studio... -
![P.S. You're Intolerable by Julia Wolf]()
P.S. You're Intolerable by Julia Wolf
My boss, Elliot Levy is intolerable, and I tell him so everyday…in the little notes I write and then hide in the back of my desk. I can’t exactly say to his face that I’m convinced he’s a cyborg, considering I'm about to become a single mother and I really need to keep my job as his assistant. Elliot never looks at me, so he doesn’t even notice I’m pregnant until I’m seven months along...pregnancy · single-mother · boss & employee · office · super rich hero · breeding · contemporary · tycoon · curvy heroine · caretaking -
![Snowed in: Volume Three by Nicole Banks, Penelope Paige, S.E. Green, Amber Nicole]()
Snowed in: Volume Three by Nicole Banks, Penelope Paige, S.E. Green, Amber Nicole
Snowed in: Why choose holiday anthology is a collection of original, brand-new short stories for this holiday season. Volume 3 participating authors: Ames Mills, Penelope Paige, Whitnay Edes, S. E. Green, Nicole Banks, Em Torrey, Gwendolyn Grace, Maggie McAlister, Amber Nicole, Anna G. Berry, B. E. Fidler, Rachel Callahan, Casiddie Williams, Nikki Leigh, Jaye Pratt, Aly Beck and Kotah Jean... -
![Your Fault by Mercedes Ron]()
Your Fault by Mercedes Ron
*A BookTok and Wattpad Viral Sensation* Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, Your Fault is the second book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. This suspenseful YA series untangles the threads of love, trauma, and secrets, perfect for fans of Ugly Love and After . When Noah fell in love with Nick, she knew their relationship would never be easy... -
![Your Fault by Mercedes Ron]()
Your Fault by Mercedes Ron
*A BookTok and Wattpad Viral Sensation*. Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, Your Fault is the second book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. This suspenseful YA series untangles the threads of love, trauma, and secrets, perfect for fans of Ugly Love and After. When Noah fell in love with Nick, she knew their relationship would never be easy...young adult · contemporary · from hate to love · length-long · stepsibling · college · m-f · forbidden love · audiobook · cheating -
![Wed to Jack Frost by Layla Fae]()
Wed to Jack Frost by Layla Fae
I made a drunken bet. The Yule was nigh, and Yule’s the time when Frost men drink mulled wine and dare each other to stupid stunts. My brother bet I’d be too scared to send a blood sample to the Temple, so of course, I proved him wrong. And before I sobered up enough to withdraw my application…. Ping! I got matched...christmas · monsters · bdsm · bondage · age difference · magic · fem-dom · paranormal · fantasy · arranged marriage
