Top new romance books in February 2022
Last updated:
February 28, 2022
February 2022 featuring new releases by Liz Tomforde, Carissa Broadbent, Rebecca Ross, Raven Kennedy, Shantel Tessier, Laura Lee, Lauren Asher, Alice Coldbreath, Meghan Quinn, Nyla K., Sarah J. Maas and many more.
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Staying Selfless by Liz Tomforde
LoganFrom the outside looking in, everything was perfect.I had friends. I was in love. School was going great. I managed to hide the pain, to push it down, but it all came flooding back. The grief was almost blinding, but I saw Eli’s broken heart with perfect clarity the day I drove away from him. This was my year to be selfish...contemporary · new adult · sports · siblings-bff · length-epic · explicit-open-door · m-f · north-america · usa · minnesota -
Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent
Tell me, little butterfly, what would you do for love? In the wake of a crushing defeat, Tisaanah and Maxatarius have been ripped apart. Tisaanah is desperate to rescue Max from his imprisonment, even as her people’s fight for freedom grows more treacherous...war · high fantasy · vengeance · fae · fantasy · magic · dual-pov · friends to lovers · competent heroine · m-f -
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
Jack Tamerlaine hasn’t set foot on Cadence in ten long years, content to study music at the mainland university. But when young girls start disappearing from the isle, Jack is summoned home to help find them. Enchantments run deep on Cadence: gossip is carried by the wind; plaid shawls can be as strong as armor, and the smallest cut of a knife can instil fathomless fear... -
Sheer Cupidity by Raven Kennedy
What happens when a cupid falls in love?From the international best-selling author Raven Kennedy, comes a new fantasy romance about cupids and fae, filled with humor, heart, and heat.I am great at my job.And I'm not just saying that—I have the statistics to back it up. Being a cupid is my passion. Being the best is just the dollop of pink icing on the heart cake...fantasy · humor · virgin heroine · fae · magic · paranormal · erotica · demons · contemporary · shapeshifters -
Bully God: An Anthology by Shantel Tessier, Laura Lee, Sam Mariano, Lindsey Iler
Ruthless and cruel.Ruling from their corrupt thrones, they have the entire world at their fingertips.Arrogant and selfish.They take without remorse, and destroy without a second thought.Creators of light and darkness...The deities of virtue and sin.Wreaking havoc and destruction, yet, demanding to be worshiped.What makes a man a God?Not just any God—a Bully God...cruel hero · from hate to love · alpha male · dark · anthologies · contemporary · age difference · new adult · high-school · mystery -
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Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher
Declan: I’m destined to become the next CEO of my family’s media empire. The only problem? My grandfather’s inheritance clause. Fulfilling his dying wish of getting married and having an heir seemed impossible until my assistant volunteers for the job. Our marriage was supposed to be the perfect solution to my biggest problem... -
An Inconvenient Vow by Alice Coldbreath
Never did Sabina Burrell imagine that foiling a plot against her sister would lead to her having to wed the arrogant Sir Jeffree de Crecy! She has never met such a loathsome man, and that included her late, unlamented husband!Sir Jeffree, raised in the expectation of succeeding to his uncle’s title, is appalled to become ensnared in a scheme to discredit his uncle’s new bride... -
The Reunion by Meghan Quinn
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Game comes a new romantic comedy about the antics that ensue when three siblings come together for their parents’ fiftieth-anniversary party.Martin and Peggy Chance believe love should last a lifetime. With their fiftieth wedding anniversary on the horizon, they’ve modeled a beautiful relationship for their three grown children... -
Pull by Nyla K.
A PUSH Novella So you fell in love with your daughter’s boyfriend? What happens next? I’ll tell you… You finally begin to live again. You take trips, celebrate anniversaries, and attend your first Pride parade as an out-and-proud polyamorous throuple, apparently. Life isn’t perfect for you now that you’ve had a brand new happily ever after. In fact, far from it. But you make it work...menage · age difference · new adult · reverse harem · bisexual · contemporary · erotica · poly · m-m · humor -
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
Sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller!Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with the second installment.Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds...fantasy · fae · magic · urban fantasy · mystery · strong heroine · shapeshifters · witches · new adult · paranormal -
Ruining Dahlia by C.R. Jane
I was sold to my enemies. And not just my enemies. I was sold to monsters.I should know all about how to survive monsters though, I come from a family of them.We aren't Butchers in name only, and surely the Rossi family can’t be as bad as the devil that’s been destroying me since I was eight years old.New York City, the powerful head of the Cosa Nostra, is my new home...contemporary · new adult · mafia · dark · arranged marriage · from hate to love · reverse harem · bdsm · sweet heroine · bad boys -
Make Me Beg by May Dawson, C.R. Jane
The monsters almost made me love them.And now I’m paying the price.But so are they.Stellan, Cain, Remington, Paxton and I are locked together in a war that I refuse to lose.They’ve taken my freedom, my money, my reputation…but they can’t take my soul.They keep forgetting I was forged in fire by a demon. Monsters don’t scare me.They think I’m trapped in their mansion with them...contemporary · new adult · reverse harem · dark · from hate to love · cruel hero · erotica · bdsm · rape · abuse -
Moth by Lily Mayne
When I—along with my best friend and his big purple monster boyfriend—come across a fortress-like raider camp while journeying across the monster-infested Wastes, we stop to deliver a message.Somehow, that simple pit stop turns into a seemingly impossible quest to get this camp’s missing leader out of the prison where he’s being held and forced to fight monsters and other humans...fantasy · m-m · grumpy sunshine · dystopian · magic · from hate to love · forced proximity · anal sex · urban fantasy · paranormal -
What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods
From indie darling Harper L. Woods comes WHAT LIES BEYOND THE VEIL, the first book in the Of Flesh and Bone series, where the heated fae romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses meets the dark obsession of Phantom of the Opera.Once, we’d worshipped them as Gods.For nearly 400 years, the Veil has protected us from the Fae of Alfheimr...fae · fantasy · alpha male · fated-mates · magic · possessive hero · exhibitionism · dark · new adult · poor heroine -
The Seduction of Pretty Lies by Holly Renee
Devoted. Loyal. Shameless. The Boys of Clermont Bay had been my protectors for as long as I could remember.And Olly Warner took the job to heart.He was intense and all-consuming, and I had been in love with him for years.Alarmingly handsome and recklessly charming, he attempted to deny there was ever anything between us... -
The Temptation of Dirty Secrets by Holly Renee
Captivating. Vulnerable. Agonizing. Seductive. Frankie Clermont was supposed to be like a sister to me for as long as I’d known her. But no one knew the depths of our lies. I had been in love with her before… before everything changed what we could be. Undeniably connected and effortlessly infatuated, the two of us had remained each other’s weaknesses through everything...friends to lovers · contemporary · new adult · forbidden love · athletes · college · angst · cheating · high-school · sports -
Ryan Retribution by Sadie Kincaid
Time is running out.With the head of the Bratva determined to take back his daughter, and one of the brothers missing, Jessie and the brothers must act fast to bring him home alive.Still reeling from the revelations surrounding her family’s true history, Jessie is determined to uncover the truth... -
Don't You Dare by C.E. Ricci
It was never meant to be more than a dare.A party game. A dare. A single kiss.That’s all it took to flip my world upside down.I’ve always classified myself as straight, and as far as I can tell, so has he.I didn’t think one kiss would change that, but I was so wrong.Now, I can’t stop thinking about him. In all the ways I shouldn’t.My best friend.Aspen...m-m · friends to lovers · college · contemporary · secret-relationship · new adult · angst · sports · friends-benefits · dual-pov -
The Wilde Boys by Sara Cate
What started with tragedy ends in love.After the helicopter crash that shattered their family, a connection was born between the ones left behind. And from that tragedy, two epic love stories rose from the ashes.Lines were crossed.Choices were made.Love was found.Three men, two women, One Wilde story.**The Wilde Boys duet is a boxset of Gravity and Free Fall... -
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Dukes of Ruin by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
The crowns of Forsyth Royalty aren’t built with jewels. They’re forged in blood and sacrifice.The Lords never expected Story Austin to walk back into their life.They certainly never thought she’d rise to be their Queen.But they aren’t the only Royals in Forsyth...reverse harem · cruel hero · from hate to love · dark · abduction · contemporary · poly · alpha male · college · new adult -
Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy
She does everything right. So what could go wrong?Mackenzie “Mac” Cabot is a people pleaser. Her demanding parents. Her prep school friends. Her long-time boyfriend. It’s exhausting, really, always following the rules. Unlike most twenty-year-olds, all she really wants to do is focus on growing her internet business, but first she must get a college degree at her parents’ insistence...contemporary · new adult · friends to lovers · dual-pov · college · cheating · class difference · bad boys · small town · rich heroine -
Sweet Talker by Elle Kennedy
Sea, air, land, the bedroom...this SEAL is always in command.An Out of Uniform StoryAfter watching his teammates settle down one by one, Navy SEAL Jackson Ramsey is ready to say goodbye to the single life. He’s even met a woman who intrigues him, challenges him, and turns him right on—Mia Weldrick, the funny and beautiful gardener he can’t wait to get to know better...contemporary · bdsm · military · men in uniform · alpha male · new adult · bad boys · m-f · length-medium · explicit-plentiful -
The Rake by L.J. Shen
Boston’s most infamous femme fatale meets her match in a dangerously mild Englishman who has vowed to never marry in this romantic standalone from Washington Post bestselling author L.J. Shen. Emmabelle Penrose has cruised through life never needing a man, a plan that has worked stunningly well until about five minutes ago, when she decided she must have a baby...new adult · contemporary · ["to-read", "currently-reading", "romance", "2022", "coming-soon", "to-be-released", "series", "lj-shen", "boston-belles", "age-gap", "tbr", "l-j-shen", "waiting-for-release", "2022-releases", "not-yet-released", "new-adult", "wishlist", "february-2022", "contemporary-romance", "not-out-yet", "kindle-unlimited", "2022-tbr", "ku", "not-released-yet", "cheating", "not-released", "not-published-yet", "not-interested", "waiting-for", "pregnancy", "february", "arc", "unreleased", "waiting", "soon", "to-be-published", "wish-list", "contemporary", "arcs", "dnf", "feb-22", "kindle", "dark", "dark-romance", "really-want-to-read", "next-read", "can-t-wait", "2022-favs", "4-stars", "genre-romance", "erotic-romance", "favorites", "must-read", "to-read-unreleased", "boston-belles-series", "series-to-finish", "tbr-2022", "romance-tbr", "waiting-to-be-released", "ebooks", "anticipated-releases", "to-buy"] · cheating · royalty · from hate to love · love triangle · friends to lovers · pregnancy · super rich hero -
Entropy by Jennifer Hartmann, E. R. Whyte
Surviving Monday might be the biggest accomplishment of their lives.By 9:03 A.M. Monday, bank manager Indie Chase thinks her day can’t get worse. She’s dealt with spills, an ex-husband, and her preschooler on bank time.She’s wrong, though.In a matter of moments, that day becomes the stuff of nightmares.Dax Reed is a reluctantly retired pro hockey player with a past he’d rather forget...contemporary · suspense · forced proximity · sports · athletes · single-mother · explicit-open-door · length-medium · m-f · new adult -
Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
Following Written in the Stars and Hang the Moon, national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur pens another steamy queer rom-com about former best friends who might be each other's second chance at love…Margot Cooper doesn’t do relationships. She tried and it blew up in her face, so she’ll stick with casual hookups, thank you very much... -
Ferrara by T.L. Swan
There were three things that I wanted in life.To dance like nobody was watching.Travel the world.And fall hopelessly in love.I did all three.We met at my older brother’s house and instantly I knew that he was trouble.He kissed me, right there in the bathroom without a care in the world.And from that moment on, I was his.We were young, brave and naïve when we met...contemporary · suspense · mafia · super rich hero · alpha male · forbidden love · bad boys · second chances · dual-pov · angst -
Fated by K.M. Shea
I thought I hated not fitting in. Turns out I hate having a target on my back even more.Someone wants me taken out. To accomplish that, they leaked the secret of my magic to all the Packs in the Midwest. Now, almost every Alpha in the region has traveled to my hometown in hopes of convincing me to join their Pack.And some of them don’t seem to think I should have a choice...fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · young adult · fated-mates · contemporary · fae · paranormal · shapeshifters · vampires -
Dark Fire by Ruby Dixon
Azar has taken over Fort Dallas. He rules with complete authority, and everyone bows down to him.Everyone except one woman. Melina, the fort's medic. No matter what he offers, she refuses to give in. A good man would know to stop asking. Unfortunately for Melina, Azar is not a good man... -
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black...urban fantasy · fantasy · historical · magic · new adult · royalty · paranormal · pirates · mystery · dark -
A Ticking Time Boss by Olivia Hayle
The golden angel who swooped in to save me from a nightmare first date turns out to be a billionaire vulture circling the company I work for.Carter Kingsley: My savior and ruthless corporate raider hell bent on destroying the newspaper I love. Oh, and my new boss.His first order of business? Cut half the staff. I should hate him. Easy, right?Wrong... -
Soft Like Thunder by Julia Wolf
Helen. What a sweet name for a girl who is anything but.The first time I laid eyes on Theo Whitlock, I chased him and his frat boy friends with a bat.I’m no white knight.I’m broke. He’s rich. I destroyed his car. He chooses not to rat me out.I was never supposed to go to college, but especially not one like Savage U, where only the wealthiest need apply... -
Tattered Stars by Catherine Cowles
Be brave. Just for sixty seconds. Twenty breaths.One night changed them both forever. Their lives shattered, beyond repair, with jagged edges and pieces askew. Now, Everly has a chance to make things right. To bring healing to the place where everything fell apart. But it means facing the family her father almost destroyed, and the boy with the dark eyes—now grown—who still haunts her dreams... -
Taken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven
To save Dakkar, she must lure him to his deadly prison. Instead, she finds herself wearing his chains…As a fatal curse continues to spread over the planet of Dakkar, I make a deal with an alien witch who claims she can stop it.Her price?The heart of a horde king... -
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Secret of the Broken King by Eliza Raine
I’m Poseidon’s secret bride, cast out of Aquarius and told never to return.I don’t recall our wedding vows saying anything about me obeying him though...I’m supposed to be the last of my kind, all-powerful and marked by prophecy for greatness. But, something, somewhere, must have gone wrong because I have no power or greatness. Just a flare for theft and a quick mouth that gets me in trouble... -
The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran
The highly anticipated new thriller from internationally renowned author Sara Gran, author of Come Closer and the Claire DeWitt series.A mysterious book that promises unlimited power and unrivaled sexual pleasure. A down-on-her-luck book dealer hoping for the sale of a lifetime. And a twist so shocking, no one will come out unscathed...suspense · erotica · mystery · contemporary · fantasy · urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · length-medium · bisexual -
Broken God by Jagger Cole
He's my deepest damnation. And my darkest desire.Konstantin Reznikov's war buried me in darkness.Four years later, he's the one dragging me screaming from my coma.The viciously domineering, brutal, terrifyingly gorgeous tyrant who haunts the shattered fragments of my memories. The man with dark gray eyes as cold as his dark gray soul.I remember almost nothing from my past. But he does... -
Taste by Melanie Harlow
The last person on earth I want to be stranded with is Gianni Lupo.But thanks to the blizzard of the century, I’m trapped in a roadside motel room with that cocky bastard for two straight days.With one small bed.Some women might thank Mother Nature for delivering a polar vortex that maroons them with six feet of solid muscle, those deep blue eyes, that sexy grin--but not me... -
Organized Chaos by Drethi Anis
***The Chaos Series is a dark taboo romance and contains sensitive subjects. For optimal enjoyment, dive in blind. If you're an open-minded reader, skip the warnings. Please do not read or post spoilers.***She waited all her life for the right guy.Too bad she met the wrong guy first.Brandon Cooper meets a mysterious woman, Maya Mathews, during a critical point in his life...suspense · age difference · dark · contemporary · breeding · mafia · angst · mystery · grumpy sunshine · forbidden love -
Damned Souls by Jessa Wilder, Kate King
"Traitor."That was my last thought before darkness took over. Now, I've just woken up in the hospital and realized that one of the men I love put me here. Rush is a member of the Trilogy, and there's nothing I can do to bring him back. Meanwhile, Dante has risen from the dead to take over the city and he has my father on his side...contemporary · suspense · reverse harem · mafia · dark · poly · from hate to love · grumpy sunshine · cold hero · m-m -
Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter
Rule #1‘No Fraternizing’That was the main rule you had to follow if you wanted to stay employed at Danger Inc.For four years, Dymon Danger never worried about breaking that rule until the day his new assistant, Quinci Everly, walked in his office.Withstanding Dymon’s tactics to make her quit, he realizes that neither Quinci nor his intrusive thoughts were going anywhere anytime soon...contemporary · erotica · age difference · african-american · grumpy sunshine · office · black-mc · length-long · dual-pov · m-f

