Top new romance books in December 2023
Last updated:
December 31, 2023
December 2023 featuring new releases by Rebecca Ross, Raven Kennedy, Rina Kent, S.J. Tilly, Jasmine Mas, Lana Ferguson, Ella Fields, Elizabeth Helen, Isla Davon, Alice Oseman and many more.
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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... -
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
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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... -
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 -
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...fantasy · reverse harem · poly · dark · new adult · angst · shapeshifters · queer · anal sex · menage -
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 · from hate to love · tortured heroine -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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...sports · dark · christmas · male-pov · contemporary · new adult · hockey · length-novella · m-f · bondage -
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 -
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 -
Tell Me a Lie by Brianna Flores
LucasI 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... -
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... -
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 -
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 -
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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...erotica · length-medium · contemporary · poly · reverse harem · bondage · bdsm · double-penetration · m-f · grumpy sunshine -
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... -
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... -
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... -
His Christmas List by T.L. Swan
His Christmas List...The annual collection of Christmas short stories by T L Swan, live to download for a short time only.His Christmas List features the following short stories,The ExpertElizabeth is in the middle of a nightmare.She has to go to a work conference that her ex is attending with his new wife... -
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 Lies of Vampires and Slayers by K.M. Shea
By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies.I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it...urban fantasy · vampires · fantasy · magic · fae · werewolves · from hate to love · shapeshifters · witches · paranormal -
Wings of Snow by Krista Street
I should have won the Rising Queen Trial. The crown that was destined to be placed upon my head now rests atop the vindictive witch who sought to steal my throne.Left with no choice, I flee from the Solis continent even though my heart is shattering at leaving my love behind. But I can’t return to Solisarium until I’ve reclaimed my affinities and am able to fight with the crown prince at my side...from hate to love · paranormal · fated-mates · new adult · fae · fantasy · magic · high fantasy · found-family · angst -
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 -
The Wiener Across the Way by Amy Award
What happens when the sunshiny pop princess and the grumpy football player discover there's more to this fake romance than inspiration for a new love song?Kelsey Best is America's pop sweetheart and anyone who says they don't like her music is a liar and needs to be punched in the nads. And I'll do it too, because I'm the guy the NFL dubbed the 'meanest player in the league...sports · contemporary · insta-love · grumpy sunshine · dual-pov · humor · length-long · famous heroine · curvy heroine · athletes -
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 -
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... -
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...friends to lovers · age difference · mystery · single-father · contemporary · new adult · western · angst · suspense · insta-love -
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... -
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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... -
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... -
Tristitia by Colette Rhodes
Tristitia is a monster x monster novella set in the Shades of Sin universe.It is best read as 3.5 in the series, after Gula... -
The Elven Days of Christmas by A.K. Caggiano
Piper MacLean’s Christmas is a ho-ho-horror show, but she’s used to all that by now, five years into becoming the de facto matriarch of the family, if still single and childless much to everyone else’s chagrin. But she does have one indulgence every finding the perfect Christmas tree.While searching the national forest, Piper is led to a beautiful spruce by way of magic...fantasy · fae · urban fantasy · humor · paranormal · contemporary · magic · childfree-couple · from hate to love · forced proximity -
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 -
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... -
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...

