Top new romance books in January 2023
Last updated:
January 31, 2023
January 2023 featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Elsie Silver, Rina Kent, S.J. Tilly, S.J. Tilly, S.J. Tilly, Heather Fawcett, Emily Rath, Emily Rath, 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... -
Chestnut Springs 4-book Collection by Elsie Silver
Title in This. 1. Flawless. 2. Heartless. 3. Powerless. 4. Reckless. Flawless. The 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... -
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. Behind the smokescreen lurks a manipulative emotionless monster...mafia · military · dark · virgin heroine · suspense · alpha male · possessive hero · forbidden love · cold hero · contemporary -
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 -
Sin Too by S.J. Tilly
Beth. It 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? Angelo. Watch the girl. It was supposed to be a simple assignment... -
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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... -
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 -
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 -
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...poly · regency · reverse harem · historical · bisexual · class difference · forbidden love · m-m-f · m-f-m · third-person-pov -
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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... -
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. ” - Entertainment Weekly on House of Earth and Blood... -
Broke and Beautiful Series 3 Books Collection Set by Tessa Bailey
Titles In the. 1. Chase Me. 2. Need Me. 3. Make Me. Chase Me. College 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... -
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 -
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... -
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... -
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...from hate to love · m-m · humor · super rich hero · forced proximity · contemporary · bdsm · dark · new adult · captive -
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 -
All Your Tomorrows by Tal Bauer
A short story following 'The Rest of the Story' available for free on the author's website: https://talbauerwrites. com/all-your-tomorrows/. -
The Rest of the Story by Tal Bauer
Let me earn it. I keep things simple. I’m a classic one-night wonder. Relationships? Are you out of your mind? No. No way. Not interested. My heart is vulcanized rubber, puck hard, and that’s the way I like it. Then I'm traded to the absolute worst team in the NHL, the Rocky Mountain Outlaws, and I’m hit with a one-two punch...athletes · contemporary · m-m · sports · angst · friends to lovers · bisexual · forced proximity · virgin hero · sweet-hero -
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Boise Boy by Tal Bauer
A short story following Brody and Lawson, taking place after 'The Rest of the Story' and 'All Your Tomorrows' and available for free on the author's website: https://talbauerwrites. com/boise-boy/. -
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... -
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... -
Alter Arlo by Nordika Night
War is coming, but no one knows who the enemy is. In an ungoverned portion of the world after, three communities are on edge. Ruthless, damaged, and dangerous, Cadoc and Zade become reluctant allies to stay alive long enough to keep old promises and get the truth...m-m · abuse · dark · dystopian · mental illness · past-abuse · dub-con · queer · found-family · length-long -
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...young adult · contemporary · m-m · bisexual · dual-pov · high-school · queer · length-short · grumpy sunshine · europe -
Dreamland Billionaires Series 3 Books Collection Set by Lauren Asher
Dreamland Billionaires Series 3 Books Collection Set By Lauren. The Fine Print. I’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. Terms and Conditions... -
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... -
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 SCARS. I 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 WHISPERS. The most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,. And the Bratva's most feared monster. I loved her from afar for so long,... -
Perfectly Imperfect Complete Set by Neva Altaj
A collection of the first three books in the Perfectly Imperfect Series. PAINTED SCARS. I 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 WHISPERS. The most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,. And the Bratva's most feared monster. I loved her from afar for so long,... -
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 -
Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort
From The Astronaut and the Star author Jen Comfort comes a wildly electric romance about two musicians who collide on the stage of a Nevada opera house. Self-professed diva Erika Greene has it all: a starring role on Broadway, legions of fans, spectacular natural talent... -
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 -
Havoc Killed her Alpha by Marie Mackay
Never again will I be that little girl who dreamed of a pack to sweep her off her feet. .. I'm the omega who killed my alpha. The day I found my mates, I thought I'd found my home at last. Instead, I was kept from them and left to suffer. For months I clung to scraps of information, and I fell in love with each of them… Angel, Kai, Caspian and Bane...omegaverse · reverse harem · poly · fated-mates · contemporary · tortured heroine · forced proximity · dark · paranormal · m-m-f -
Savage Savior by Sonja Grey
To everyone else he’s a killer, the man they run from in fear,. but to me, he’s the only man who’s ever made me feel safe. Riley:. They call him Death. He’s a scarred, tatted-up wall of muscle,. a highly trained killer that I should be running from,. but I’m lost to Artyom from the first moment I walk into his club and meet his sexy, grey eyes... -
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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
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 -
Jasper Vale by Devney Perry
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes a small town, fake relationship romance. Eloise Eden’s pride and joy is her family’s hotel in Quincy, Montana. Her lifelong dream is to own The Eloise Inn. All she has to do is prove to her parents that she’s the epitome of responsible. That her days of being duped and making reckless decisions are history... -
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... -
Demon by Joel Abernathy
Falling in love with an obsessive serial killer was the last thing on my to-do list. I was born into a world of villains, so it came as no great surprise when my brothers fell for the most twisted monsters of all. A sociopathic fixer. A psycho sadistic cop whose name belongs in the dictionary next to corruption. Maybe I’m the one who’s crazy, thinking I could have any semblance of a normal life...m-m · contemporary · dark · bdsm · mafia · from hate to love · forced proximity · age difference · queer · queer-awakening -
The Ruined Records Duet by Jillian West
Left in Ruins. As the daughter of two of the most recognizable rock stars of all time, Lyric Sinclair has seen it all. After spending her childhood in the limelight, this omega prefers comfy patterned pajamas, quietly donating her time, and nights spent in with her beta boyfriend. When fate and bad luck intervene, Lyric does what she always does...omegaverse · reverse harem · contemporary · multicultural · poly · length-epic · slow burn · m-f · tortured heroine · suicide -
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...

