Top new romance books in January 2023
Last updated:
January 31, 2023
January 2023 featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Emily Rath, Emily Rath, Emily Rath, Elsie Silver, Rina Kent, S.J. Tilly, S.J. Tilly, S.J. Tilly, Lauren Roberts and many more.
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Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas featuring a trio of engineers and their loves in loathing--with a special bonus chapter! Under One Roof An environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell--a detestable big-oil lawyer who won't leave... -
![Alcott Hall by Emily Rath]()
Alcott Hall by Emily Rath
The Lady has an offer. The Vicar has a Confession.Lady Madeline Blair is on a mission. Her eccentric late aunt left her a small fortune with one condition: to claim it, Madeline must marry by New Year’s Eve…which is now only three weeks away! When she receives an invitation to spend Christmas at Alcott Hall, she sees this as the perfect chance to snag herself an unsuspecting beau...historical · reverse harem · regency · poly · bisexual · class difference · forbidden love · m-m-f · third-person-pov · shy heroine -
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Alcott Hall by Emily Rath
A spicy, smart, standalone “Why Choose” Regency romance set three years after the events of the Second Sons duology from New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath. The Lady has an offer. The Vicar has a confession. When her late aunt leaves her a generous fortune, socially awkward Lady Madeline Blaire believes she’s finally found a way out of the high society husband hunt...historical · m-m-f · queer · regency · reverse harem · menage · friends to lovers · poly · forced proximity · m-m -
![That One Night by Emily Rath]()
That One Night by Emily Rath
My name is Rachel Price, and the sky is officially falling. Imagine being at your brother's wedding brunch when you get an email that crushes all your dreams. I didn't win the Barkley Fellowship. My rising career in sports medicine has just come crashing down. So here I sit, alone in this swanky hotel bar, ready to drown my feelings in bitters and bourbon. Then suddenly, in walks..sports · insta-love · athletes · contemporary · dual-pov · praise-kink · m-f · competent heroine · sunny hero · independent heroine -
![Chestnut Springs 4-book Collection by Elsie Silver]()
Chestnut Springs 4-book Collection by Elsie Silver
Title in This 1. Flawless2. Heartless3. Powerless4. RecklessFlawlessThe rules were simple . . . Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble.But now I'm stuck with her. There's only one bed. And, well, rules are made to be broken.I'm the golden boy of professional bull riding. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face... -
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![Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent]()
Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent
I’m out for revenge. He’s out to rule the world. Kirill and I are as different as day and night. We shouldn’t have been in the same frame or universe. But we meet under the strangest circumstances. He’s my superior in the military and the man who’ll introduce me to carnage. His charm and exterior perfection shouldn’t have tempted me...mafia · military · dark · virgin heroine · suspense · alpha male · possessive hero · forbidden love · cold hero · contemporary -
![Sin Too by S.J. Tilly]()
Sin Too by S.J. Tilly
BethIt started with tragedy.And secrets.Hidden truths that refused to stay buried have come out to chase me.Now I’m on the run, living under a blanket of constant fear, pretending to be someone I’m not.And if I’m not really me, how am I supposed to know what’s real?AngeloWatch the girl.It was supposed to be a simple assignment... -
![Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly]()
Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly
I have a nice life - living in my hometown, owning the coffee shop I’ve worked at since I was 16.It’s comfortable.On paper.But I’m tired of doing everything by myself. Tired of being in charge of every decision in my life.I want someone to lean on. Someone to spend time with. Sit with. Hug.And I really don’t want to go to my best friend’s wedding alone... -
![Sleet Kitten by S.J. Tilly]()
Sleet Kitten by S.J. Tilly
There are a few things that life doesn’t prepare you for. Like what to do when a super-hot guy catches you sneaking around in his basement. Or what to do when a mysterious package shows up with tickets to a hockey game because, apparently, he’s a professional athlete...sports · contemporary · athletes · humor · alpha male · super rich hero · curvy heroine · possessive hero · insta-love · dual-pov -
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![Powerless by Lauren Roberts]()
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be.Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites.The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward... -
![Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett]()
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love, in this heartwarming and enchanting fantasy.Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries...fantasy · fae · magic · independent heroine · strong heroine · historical · plain heroine · royalty · non-human-hero · grumpy sunshine -
![Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo]()
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo's Hell Bent.Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back...fantasy · mystery · urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · contemporary · new adult · vampires · demons · suspense -
![Unbroken Magic by Stacia Stark]()
Unbroken Magic by Stacia Stark
I thought I had found a place to belong.But the werewolf king was lying to me–the one thing I begged him never to do.Turns out, I’m his mate.When I stalked out of his house–and out of his life–I figured I’d never see him again.But then I learned that Kyla had gone into the seelie realm to steal the sword tied to her fate. Alone.So now I’m sneaking in after her...fantasy · paranormal · humor · urban fantasy · demons · ancient times · legends & fairy tales · historical · military · vampires -
![Final Offer by Lauren Asher]()
Final Offer by Lauren Asher
Callahan I'm the Kane brother everyone gossips about behind closed doors.Trust fund brat. Washed-up athlete. High-functioning alcoholic.No one knows the real me but her.Lana Castillo—my childhood best friend and the only woman I ever loved.When I broke her heart six years ago, I promised to never return to Lake Wisteria.I kept my word until my grandfather's will changed everything... -
![Dreamland Billionaires Series 3 Books Collection Set by Lauren Asher]()
Dreamland Billionaires Series 3 Books Collection Set by Lauren Asher
Dreamland Billionaires Series 3 Books Collection Set By Lauren The Fine PrintI’m in the business of creating fairy tales. Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels. Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her. Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias... -
![A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith]()
A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith
Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready. Calliope Rosewood is a witch with a long streak of bad luck. Like all witches in Illustros, her fate is directly tied to Witch’s Dice—powerful artifacts that have blessed her kind with limitless magic but also set them on a path toward destruction... -
![A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn]()
A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn
From the #1 Amazon bestsellers, A Not So Meet Cute and So Not Meant To Be, Meghan Quinn brings the third Cane brother in this all new hilarious modern-day spin of My Best Friend's Wedding.With a new ring on her finger, Ophelia is in dire need when it comes to dealing with her nightmare of a mother-in-law, and planning a wedding... -
![Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman]()
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
CHARLIE: “I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.”NICK: “Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk...young adult · contemporary · m-m · bisexual · dual-pov · high-school · queer · length-short · grumpy sunshine · europe -
![Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson]()
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride...magic · pirates · fantasy · legends & fairy tales · young adult · high fantasy · humor · mystery · sweet heroine · competent heroine -
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![Broke and Beautiful Series 3 Books Collection Set by Tessa Bailey]()
Broke and Beautiful Series 3 Books Collection Set by Tessa Bailey
Titles In the 1. Chase Me2. Need Me3. Make MeChase MeCollege drop-out Roxy Cumberland moved to New York with dreams of becoming an actress, but her dwindling bank account is quickly putting the kibosh on that fantasy. To make some quick cash, she signs up to perform singing telegrams. Her first customer is a gorgeous, cocky Manhattan trust-funder if she ever laid eyes on one... -
![Sarah J. Maas Starter Bundle: A Court of Thorns and Roses, House of Earth and Blood, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas]()
Sarah J. Maas Starter Bundle: A Court of Thorns and Roses, House of Earth and Blood, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Step into the captivating worlds of internationally bestselling author Sarah J. Maas with this three-ebook bundle of the first book in each of her popular series.“Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner.” - USA Today on A Court of Thorns and Roses“A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn... -
![As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson]()
As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson
THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES - The final book in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series that reads like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end, you'll never think of good girls the same way again...Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended...mystery · young adult · contemporary · suspense · length-long · racism · audiobook · glimpses-kisses -
![Lor by Lily Mayne]()
Lor by Lily Mayne
My role as Moric—ruler of a small and prosperous fiefdom in a quiet corner of the world—has always been painfully dull and stifling.Until a beautiful, otherworldly creature with pink skin and a mane of golden hair falls through a strange void that has appeared in my guestroom.And I am instantly captivated by him.I have never seen anything like him...fantasy · m-m · monsters · paranormal · science fiction · dystopian · urban fantasy · age difference · royalty · angst -
![Sainted by Jesse H. Reign]()
Sainted by Jesse H. Reign
Falling for my kidnapper is a terrible idea.He’s a bad man and I don’t mean trash like your ex. I mean seriously bad. I mean dangerous. You can tell just by looking at him; black eyes, a menacing scowl, and a nose that’s been badly broken in the past.He is my arch nemesis. My mortal enemy. My singular obsession.I was afraid of him when we met. He took me against will and kept me chained to a bed...from hate to love · m-m · humor · super rich hero · forced proximity · contemporary · bdsm · dark · new adult · captive -
![The Harbinger Series Complete Collection by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Harbinger Series Complete Collection by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Read every book in the New York Times bestselling Harbinger series by Jennifer L. Armentrout—Storm and Fury, Rage and Ruin, and Grace and Glory—starring a girl with an explosive secret whose hiding place has just been discovered...Eighteen-year-old Trinity may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits... -
![The Villa by Rachel Hawkins]()
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins comes a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set at an Italian villa with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives...mystery · suspense · contemporary · historical · horror · death · dark · 20th century · length-medium · audiobook -
![Kid by Jescie Hall]()
Kid by Jescie Hall
From author Jescie Hall comes this heart-wrenching tale of addiction and a transcendent love that fights despite adversity in this spin-off instant attraction romance.Addiction is my weakness.A cruel temptress that follows me wherever I go.Slowly dragging me down until I drown.Until she shows up.JohannaMy life preserver in this ocean of drugs and madness... -
![Maame by Jessica George]()
Maame by Jessica George
An alternate cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case, it means woman.It’s fair to say that Maddie’s life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still somehow manages to be overbearing), Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson’s...contemporary · new adult · racism · death · african-american · mental illness · humor · multicultural · young adult · black-mc -
![Never Marry Your Brother's Best Friend by Lauren Landish, Valorie Clifton, Staci Etheridge]()
Never Marry Your Brother's Best Friend by Lauren Landish, Valorie Clifton, Staci Etheridge
Never Marry Your Brother's Best Friend is the hilarious and steamy romantic comedy that you won't be able to put down! Carter and Luna are complete opposites and can't stand each other, but when they’re forced to share a bed after Luna agrees to play his pretend wife, they start seeing each other through a different lens... -
![Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust]()
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
A captivating and utterly original fairy tale about a girl cursed to be poisonous to the touch, and who discovers what power might lie in such a curse...There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story...fantasy · young adult · f-f · from hate to love · high fantasy · magic · legends & fairy tales · royalty · paranormal · queer -
![Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson]()
Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
In this sequel novella to Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn...fantasy · young adult · magic · mystery · high fantasy · demons · paranormal · historical · from hate to love · humor -
![Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn]()
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
The acclaimed author of Love Lettering weaves a wise and witty new novel that echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your path while knowing your true worth.Longtime personal assistant Georgie Mulcahy has made a career out of putting others before herself. When an unexpected upheaval sends her away from her hectic job in L.A... -
![Purr for Purchase by V.K. Ludwig]()
Purr for Purchase by V.K. Ludwig
Baby books never mentioned knotty cravings.HeatherWhat to Expect when the Omega is Expecting warned me about a lot of things when it comes to pregnancy without an alpha around. Never did it mention that I would develop romantic feelings for my balled fist. I need a knot. Or a growl. Hell, I’d do with a purr... -
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![Thorne Princess by L.J. Shen]()
Thorne Princess by L.J. Shen
An addictive standalone about a Hollywood princess who is desperate to self-destruct…and the grumpy bodyguard who saves her.I landed in hot water with the tabloids one too many times.What can I say? My nipple wanted to come out and say hi to the paparazzi... -
![Perfectly Imperfect Complete Set by Neva Altaj]()
Perfectly Imperfect Complete Set by Neva Altaj
A collection of the first three books in the Perfectly Imperfect Series.PAINTED SCARSI get anything I desire.And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator.She doesn't know it yet,But I am not letting her go.The deal - is off.BROKEN WHISPERSThe most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,And the Bratva's most feared monster... -
![PERFECTLY IMPERFECT Mafia Collection 1: Painted Scars, Broken Whispers and Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj]()
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT Mafia Collection 1: Painted Scars, Broken Whispers and Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj
A collection of the first three books in the Perfectly Imperfect Series.PAINTED SCARSI get anything I desire.And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator.She doesn't know it yet,But I am not letting her go.The deal - is off.BROKEN WHISPERSThe most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,And the Bratva's most feared monster... -
![An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak by Jennifer Hartmann]()
An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak by Jennifer Hartmann
Dear Diary,There once was a girl with fireflies in her eyes and music in her soul.(Remember her... she's important.)She's the reason I panic-bought the little brick house on Maple Street; the one I lived next door to for eight magical years. Now that I'm back digging up floorboards and lost journals, I can’t stop thinking about the two people who grew up here... -
![A Pessimist's Guide to Love by Jennifer Hartmann]()
A Pessimist's Guide to Love by Jennifer Hartmann
Within the tangled roots of grief, we stand to lose so much. But no one ever acknowledges what we stand to gain. Strength. Perspective. Appreciation. Resilience. And sometimes, every once in a while, if you’re truly lucky… There is love...bikers · contemporary · friends to lovers · new adult · m-f · office · forced proximity · dual-pov · angst · grumpy sunshine -
![THE ILLUSTRATED ROMEO AND JULIET TRAGEDY By William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare]()
THE ILLUSTRATED ROMEO AND JULIET TRAGEDY By William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
A long-standing feud between two wealthy families turns violent. A gang of masked Montagues break into a Capulet celebration, risking additional strife. A young Romeo Montague who is infatuated with love falls in love right away with Juliet Capulet, who is about to wed the man of her father's choosing, the County Paris... -
![Beauty So Golden by Lilith Vincent]()
Beauty So Golden by Lilith Vincent
You’ve made it to the Tower. Hope starts here.These are the words we say to greet the scared, the injured, the hungry, when they finally reach the last safe haven. The Tower is the only refuge from the Blighted Plague that has ravaged the land and turned the survivors into flesh-hungry animals. We are the lucky ones, and everyone else is condemned to die. Mother tells us so...
