Top new romance books in December 2024
Last updated:
December 31, 2024
December 2024 featuring new releases by Emily Rath, Jane Washington, S.J. Tilly, S.J. Tilly, S.J. Tilly, Lillian Lark, Jaysea Lynn, Lana Ferguson, Leigh Rivers, Eliana Lee and many more.
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North Is the Night by Emily Rath
Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this darkly mythical, Finnish folklore-inspired fantasy duology for readers of T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone, Danielle L. Jensen, Thea Guanzon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests...fantasy · historical · friends to lovers · queer · new adult · vikings · magic · finland · europe · non-hea -
Glisser by Jane Washington
The name of the game is fame, and the trick is simple: If you aren’t a player … you’re being played. Isobel knows it. The Alphas know it. Yet every time they make a move, Ironside counters with two, always one step ahead, outsmarting them at every turn. Just when they grasp a lifeline, Ironside threatens to hang them with it...reverse harem · fated-mates · found-family · omegaverse · paranormal · angst · fantasy · poly · sweet heroine · alpha male -
New Year's Bite by S.J. Tilly
MichaelScandal may have hit when we landed in Canada, but my girl, my Baby Cakes, is still by my side.Not that I’d let her be anywhere else.So when she stands next to me as the cameras go live, cohosting the Second New Year’s Special with me, I feel more at ease than ever.But then the producers decide to surprise the viewers—and us—with a twist.This weekend’s contestants are celebrities... -
Snowed in Bite by S.J. Tilly
AliceJust when I thought life couldn’t get any more magical, Michael takes me on my first plane ride for my first trip out of the country to watch him record the New Year’s Special in Canada.Except the weather has other ideas, and we’re rerouted to a town in the middle of nowhere.It might sound like a bad thing… stuck in a cabin, surrounded by pine trees and mounds of snow... -
Baby Cakes: The Complete Bite Series by S.J. Tilly
When a holiday baking competition goes incredibly wrong. Or right…Michael -I’m starting to think I’ve been doing this for too long. The screaming fans. The constant media attention. The fat paychecks. None of it brings me the happiness I yearn for.Yet here I am. Another year. Another holiday special. Another Christmas spent alone in a hotel room.But then the lights go up. And I see her... -
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Married to the Devil by Lillian Lark
A witch trapped in a marriage of convenience to a deadly gargoyle, and the demon who is determined to protect her. I have the revenge against my father that I've always wanted. All it cost me was to get married… and the demon I’ve come to care for. Or did it? Married to the Devil is a standalone monster romance, but best read after Hoarded by the Dragon...marriage of convenience · monsters · urban fantasy · poly · magic · demons · fantasy · m-m-f · witches · paranormal -
For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn
They told her to go to Hell.She’ll go on her own terms.Lily is less than thrilled about her arrival to the Afterlife, but what awaits her is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined. Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning...fantasy · paranormal · demons · humor · m-f · friends to lovers · slow burn · tall-heroine · sweet heroine · strong heroine -
Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson
A woman discovers that not all monsters are her enemy—the opposite, in fact—in this new paranormal romance by Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate.Keyanna “Key” MacKay is used to secrets. Raised by a single father who never divulged his past, it’s only after his death that she finds herself thrust into the world he’d always refused to speak of...monsters · contemporary · paranormal · fantasy · from hate to love · humor · m-f · tall-heroine · independent heroine · dual-pov -
Satanic Shadows by Leigh Rivers
IN THE SHADOWSHE WAITSSeraphine Winters had a normal life. One she misses when she’s kidnapped and taken to an island in the middle of nowhere.Forced to attend Quarrierton Academy, a castle full of immortal beings, the only way she can leave is if she passes all her classes. But as a human, she’s hated just for breathing, with no way to fit in around magic and powers she never knew existed...fantasy · horror · dark · m-f · paranormal · height-difference · forced proximity · cruel hero · cold hero · from hate to love -
A Pack for Winter by Eliana Lee
She’s resigned to being single. They’re on a mission to change her mind. Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends — and that baking show marathon isn’t going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours…with three men...omegaverse · caretaking · poly · curvy-hero · multicultural · breeding · small town · christmas · sweet heroine · bisexual -
A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars—prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world...fantasy · young adult · from hate to love · new adult · paranormal · military · magic · m-f · arranged marriage · betrayal -
False Comeback by Lily Mayne
High Lord CrossbodyI’ve given up a lot to pursue a career in professional wrestling, and I’m not going to have it all derailed by an uncouth ghoul with a huge chip on his shoulder, who decided he disliked me for no reason on his very first day at Goliaths.Vince Burke has been the thorn in my side for five long years, but things have taken a turn for the worse...fae · from hate to love · paranormal · queer · m-m · monsters · office · contemporary · height-difference · non-human-hero -
Promised in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
The second installment of the bestselling paranormal/ fantasy romance from Sadie Kincaid. But there is one who can save the fates of all. For the child borne of fire and blood, Shall be our ruin or our redemption. An ancient prophecy. A betrayal so deep it will echo through eternity. Ophelia Hart is no ordinary elementai. In fact, she is extraordinary in every single way there is...fantasy · paranormal · vampires · age difference · witches · college · poly · m-m · magic · from hate to love -
Born in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
A Broken Bloodlines Origin story and a prequel to the Broken Bloodlines trilogy. Axl's story. Welcome to Georgian England, circa 1800. Alastair Thorne is a cad and a rake. Even his mother told him so. Pity for her that he cannot bring himself to care, for he relishes his life of debauchery and licentiousness, and is content thinking of no-one but himself...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · from hate to love · length-novella · historical · magic · male-pov · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
The Wild Wolf's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells
My mate called me weak and walked away.AnnieI try not to think about mating the wild wolf from the Last Pack. It happened. He left. The witch sorted me out and life kept going.I’m anxious all the time—every moment of every day—but I’m not worried about him. He hates me, and he’s not coming back. He made that perfectly clear.I should have worried...fated-mates · shapeshifters · werewolves · m-f · dual-pov · paranormal · found-family · angst · shy heroine · tortured heroine -
Sin & Snowflakes: A Mafia Romance Anthology by Lucy Monroe, Aleksandr Voinov, Jordan Marie, K.C. Mills
A mafia holiday romance anthology by some of the most beloved authors in the genre.Arianna FraserA Very Krampus A MacTavish Mafia Christmas Disaster: Most households in Scotland get Father Christmas, the warm and kindly Yuletide visitor who spreads presents and joy for all good boys and girls. But with the MacTavish Mafia Clan, nothing is ever that simple... -
Keep Me by Sara Cate
Their marriage of convenience is anything but…All Killian Barclay wants is to be left the hell alone. He's had enough heartache to last a lifetime, and he has no more need for love—earning him the reputation of a broody Scot and eventually turning his famous ancestral home into a den of iniquity... -
Duchess of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Possess. Defile. Menace. The Dukes are trained for one to fight.To fight for West End.To fight their enemies.To fight one another.It’s no surprise that when Lavinia Lucia comes into their lives, they want to fight her too.Unfortunately for Nick, Remy, and Sy, their new Duchess wasn’t born to fight back... -
Not in My Book by Katie Holt
The Hating Game meets Beach Read in this sexy and hilarious contemporary romance from a debut Peruvian-Tennessean voice.Rosie, an idealistic and passionate Peruvian-American who has grown up without strong ties to her culture, leaves her Tennessee hometown to pursue her dream of making it in New York as a writer...latinx-mc · forced proximity · contemporary · multicultural · from hate to love · slow burn · m-f · grumpy sunshine · humor · college -
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A Promise of Lies by Clare Sager
The King is dead. Long live the King. And death to his enemies. Bargained away to Dawn Court, Kat must play the part of a helpless human bewitched by the Day King. But beneath the veneer of submission, she’s playing a far more dangerous game—spying for Dusk Court, and for the one person who holds her heart: Bastian...fae · fantasy · m-f · double-penetration · dual-pov · magic · paranormal · dark · competent heroine · strong heroine -
Blizzards and Bastards by C.M. Stunich
I did not intentionally get my butt stuck to a frozen toilet seat.I did not mean to spray my favorite singer in the face with pepper spray. I’m just a fangirl, not a stalker.Pop-rock band, Inked Pages, has just rescued this failed bookshop owner from a desolate rest stop.These four spicy rockstars plan to drop me off at home and skedaddle to their ultra-viral holiday concert...reverse harem · contemporary · poly · menage · humor · christmas · m-f · anal sex · spanking · bondage -
Sweet Prison by Neva Altaj
Is it possible to fall for a man you've never met?Before I saw his face,Or heard his voice,Or felt the warmth of his touch,I fell in love with his mind.Devious. Cunning. Deceptive .The master of deadly and dangerous plans.The silent threat no one saw coming.Manipulating people's lives like pawns on a chessboard.Setting the Cosa Nostra world aflame.And burning my heart to ashes.. -
The Club by Rina Saint
RafaelWhat the hell is Dominic Capelli doing in my club? Best guess, he wants revenge. I mean, I did shoot his father. And, yeah, he’s looking at me like he wants to hurt me. The thing is … I’m very much into that.I know it’s a bad idea to play with him, but bad ideas are my favorite kind. And he's so very, very sexy.DominicI didn’t come in here to screw Rafael. I came in here to screw with him...dark · second chances · m-m · contemporary · from hate to love · mafia · bdsm · erotica · queer · hurt-comfort -
Knot Sharing the Ice by Harper Lennox
Four pro hockey alphas, one driven figure skating omega, and an unexpected blizzard that turns up the heat…After dumping the ex who saw my skating career as competition, all I want is some time to perfect my routine before my family sucks me into their quaint but corny Christmas traditions.Instead, the rink I rented to have all to myself is invaded by the Reapers...omegaverse · sports · hockey · contemporary · forced proximity · double-penetration · creative-anatomy · m-f-m · poly · reverse harem -
Knot Happening Again by Harper Lennox
Half-marked and desperate, I never thought I'd find a pack willing to take me on. Then I meet the Carver pack through Temporary Bonds, an agency dedicated to matching omegas in need with packs for no-strings-attached arrangements. These alphas and their beta are everything I've ever wanted--kind, successful, and determined to ease my agonizing heats...from hate to love · omegaverse · creative-anatomy · reverse harem · poly · second chances · contemporary · angst · m-f · m-f-m -
The Bluff by Devney Perry
DELUXE EDITION with color pages!A small town, marriage of convenience romance from USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry.As Calamity’s newest resident, Everly Christian thought life in small-town Montana would be dull and tame—and she needs a little mundane after the last few chaotic years... -
1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Forty-Six by Kristen Proby, Darynda Jones, Devney Perry, Heather Graham
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Devney Perry, Kristen Proby, Darynda Jones, and Heather Graham…Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners.The Dandelion Dairy by Devney PerryDear Diary,My dad needs a girlfriend, and I’ve already picked her out. Miss Adler would be perfect for him, right? She’s super pretty. She has the best smile and she gives the best hugs... -
Know Your Newlywed by Graham Halstead, Elena Armas, Vikas Adam, Ramón de Ocampo
4 hours, 54 minutes Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf) and Mary Mouser (Cobra Kai) star in this swoon-worthy, full-cast rom-com! When two super-fans of a beloved dating gameshow hear that it’s being rebooted, they decide to team up and fake a marriage to compete in the hilarious new audiobook Know Your Newlywed, written by Heather Taylor and Hillary Nussbaum, and executive produced by New York Times... -
Dashing All The Way by Chelsea Curto
MARGOAfter an ex-boyfriend told me I’d never be able to run a half marathon, I did what any logical woman would do: I set out to prove him wrong.We’re going to pretend like I didn’t collapse at the finish line of the race.It’s a good thing the hot paramedic caught me before I could fall.It’s an even better thing I ran into him at the bar the next night...humor · sports · christmas · age difference · m-f · length-short · dual-pov · male-pov · first-person-pov · illinois -
Acedia by Colette Rhodes
Although she’s spent her life in the human realm, Iris has always lived in the shadows. When the chance to escape presents itself, it seems too good to pass up. Even if it means traveling to another realm—a realm filled with mysterious monsters, no less. Anything is better than this, right? Damen is everyone’s favorite prince. Charming, funny, and quick to bring levity to any situation... -
Heart of Thorns by S.J. Sylvis, S. Massery
As the number one quarterback in college football, my only dream is to make it to pro.My richer-than-sin parents have a different goal.Their plan is for me to score a trophy wife whose trust fund can hold its own against mine, then join the family empire after graduation. The latter half of that plan means giving up my dream of professional football...sports · angst · from hate to love · hockey · dual-pov · contemporary · college · football · grumpy sunshine · suspense -
See It Through by Julia Wolf
This house isn't big enough for the both of us... As my older brother’s best friend, Remington Town used to be like a member of my family. But the minute he turned eighteen, he left our small town of Sugar Brush, Wyoming and never looked back.Thirteen years later, Remi shows up to settle his father’s estate, but as far as I’m concerned, he should’ve stayed gone... -
Greer's Change by Jillian West
Greer loves living life to the fullest, but everything changes when her vampire boyfriend loses control. The more supernatural blood someone has, the higher the chance of not surviving the change.Somehow Greer does, but her awful ex compels her to keep his secret and orders her out of town. As a fae, she didn't even eat meat, and she certainly has no idea how to survive as a fledgling vampire...fae · vampires · paranormal · forced proximity · reverse harem · fantasy · monsters · demons · humor · poly -
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Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild
They swore I would fall for their depravity, and I told myself I could resist…I lied.Stealing from the three most infamous, cold-hearted devils of the Skull and Serpent Society was risky, but I needed it more than them. I had only one goal in mind—to survive.Running away is what I do best. But nothing makes my heart beat faster than being hunted by Silas Rivera, Heath Preston, and Max Fletcher...suspense · dark · cruel hero · poly · mafia · reverse harem · new adult · somnophilia · spanking · anal sex -
Men Who Yearn by Clarissa Wild
For years he watched.Diligently.Dutifully.Starving for her touch.Never once did he cross the line...Until she made him beg.MEN WHO YEARN is a dark romance prelude SHORT STORY to BOYS WHO HUNT. Contains disturbing content that might not be suitable for all readers...forbidden love · bff-parent · super rich hero · contemporary · dark · college · age difference · new adult · suspense · length-novella -
Emperor of Lust by Jagger Cole
To protect everything I love, I’m forced to marry a monster. I made a huge mistake, and caught the attention of a lethally beautiful villain. Damian Nikolayev is brutality incarnate. A psychopath wrapped in tattooed muscle and tailored charm. Heir to a Bratva empire built on blood and control. And now, I’m his. His fiancée. His plaything. His obsession. He owns my darkest secret... -
The Cloverleigh Farms Next Generation Collection by Melanie Harlow
The familiar world you love. Four new heroines. Four heart-stopping heroes. Four captivating, full-length stories that will feel like a warm hug! You’ll never want to leave Cloverleigh Farms…Whether you’re a return visitor or discovering Cloverleigh Farms for the first time, this collection has something for everyone!A grumpy firefighter single dad who falls for the sunshine girl next door... -
A Very Stalker Christmas by Layla Fae
My neighbor believes in Christmas magic. That’s because someone takes out her trash, does her dishes and laundry, clears snow from her driveway, and puts up Christmas decorations in her house.She has no idea it’s me, her stalker neighbor, who watches her every move. Seeing only the good around her, she fails to notice I also steal her panties and curtains... -
Too Many Beds: A Trope-Subversive Gay Romance Anthology by Rebecca Cohen, Amy Campbell, Ashlynn Mills, Jem Zero
Where love knows no limits...and certainly not the confines of a single bed!In this limited-run gay romance anthology, ten talented authors take the beloved "only one bed" trope and turn it on its head. From jail cells to academy dorms, empty motels to crowded retail stores, the tales in Too Many Beds prove love can thrive in the most unexpected of places...queer · m-m · length-medium · contemporary · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · werewolves · witches · magic -
Impulsive Connections by Marie Reynard
Ignited by accident, fueled by fate. Some bonds burn brighter than any flame. Kade Mills has spent over a decade dreaming of his ideal meet-cute. Surely the universe wouldn't toss the perfect mage at him while he's a scarred shadow of his former flirtatious self, recovering from his last encounter with the malicious spirits haunting his pack's territory...shapeshifters · magic · witches · queer · m-m · paranormal · fantasy · black-mc · contemporary · humor

