Top new romance books in May 2020
Last updated:
May 31, 2020
May 2020 featuring new releases by Emily Henry, Suzanne Collins, Rina Kent, Isabella Starling, Rina Kent, Sarah Adams, Ella Fields, Danielle L. Jensen, Kerri Maniscalco, Tessa Bailey, Karen White, Catharina Maura and many more.
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Beach Read by Emily Henry
A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters. Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. When she pens a happily ever after, he kills off his entire cast. They're polar opposites... -
![The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins]()
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the 10th annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games...fantasy · dystopian · young adult · science fiction · futuristic · war · suspense · urban fantasy · military · mystery -
![Black Knight by Rina Kent]()
Black Knight by Rina Kent
Love is impossible. Hate is an open game. Kimberly. He was once my best friend, now he’s my worst enemy. Xander Knight is heartbreakingly beautiful. Ridiculously popular. Brutally cruel. He’s a knight but won’t do any saving. Xander. We started as a dream, now we’re a nightmare. Kimberly Reed is pathetically fake. Terribly innocent. Secretly black. She can hide but never from me... -
![He Hates Me Not by Isabella Starling, Rina Kent]()
He Hates Me Not by Isabella Starling, Rina Kent
Once upon a time, there was a girl. She hid secrets and scars behind a blinding smile. Until I decided to confiscate that smile, watch it, trap it, own it. She calls it an obsession, a madness, but she’s seen nothing. The moment I noticed her, her fate was sealed. Then she became a key player in my unhinged game. Once upon a time, there was a girl, a liar, a fraud. Mine...suspense · dark · mafia · contemporary · erotica · alpha male · from hate to love · new adult · bdsm · vengeance -
![The Match by Sarah Adams]()
The Match by Sarah Adams
From the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Match —a charming romance novel about second chances and the healing power of love, with a never-before-seen chapter. Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it. . -
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![A King so Cold by Ella Fields]()
A King so Cold by Ella Fields
When marrying your enemy is only the beginning. .. . Once upon a time, there lived a princess so cruel that even her husband tried to destroy her. The results left her without a father, her husband without a memory, and herself as queen to a kingdom on the cusp of war. Even so, after learning of her treasonous husband’s upcoming nuptials, she set out to find him and locked him in her dungeon... -
![Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen]()
Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen
A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST. Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides. A COMMANDER IN DISGRACE...fantasy · young adult · magic · pirates · high fantasy · from hate to love · new adult · war · paranormal · length-long -
![The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4 by Kerri Maniscalco]()
The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4 by Kerri Maniscalco
Devour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection! Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine...young adult · mystery · historical · fantasy · paranormal · friends to lovers · virgin hero · length-epic -
![Stripped Bare by Tessa Bailey, Karen White]()
Stripped Bare by Tessa Bailey, Karen White
A one night stand with a male stripper? You’ve never done anything like this—and for good reason. Your father is a well known mega church pastor and your one night of passion could hurt his image. There’s just one problem. The sensual, hungry man you can’t stop thinking about refuses to leave you alone. He’s already addicted and wants more. And he’s going to get it... -
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![The Tie That Binds by Catharina Maura]()
The Tie That Binds by Catharina Maura
The day Alyssa Moriani lost her father is the day she loses everything she holds dear in life. For years she's been training to take over her father's role as CEO, working harder than anyone else in the company to achieve her goals. So when she finds out her father's final wish is for her to marry Daniel Devereaux, his Co-CEO, whatever is left of her heart crumbles... -
![Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger]()
Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger
Alpha (noun):. 1) Having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy. 2) The most powerful man in a group. 3) Liam Black. He was a stranger to me, a dark and dangerous presence who materialized from the shadows one rainy night to save me from a vicious attack. I didn’t know his name or where he was from. All I knew was that the only place I’d ever felt safe was in his arms...mafia · contemporary · age difference · super rich hero · alpha male · sassy heroine · possessive hero · insta-love · dark · suspense -
![The Modern Gentleman by Meghan Quinn]()
The Modern Gentleman by Meghan Quinn
Have you ever hit rock bottom? I embarrassingly have. It’s why I’m wearing my girl's decorative scarf over my head, clutching her lady drink to my chest, and singing ever so softly to Joni Mitchell while swaying back and forth. This is what therapists refer to as LOSING IT...humor · contemporary · new adult · male-pov · length-short · m-f · first-person-pov · dual-pov · audiobook · open-door -
![King of Libertines by Pam Godwin]()
King of Libertines by Pam Godwin
"What began as an unstoppable explosion of passion forged into something pivotal, essential, and more. ". Not a fan of historical romance? Unsure about reading a steamy pirate romance? To help you decide, this is a taste of the world and characters in SEA OF RUIN. It can be read before or after the full-length, stand-alone novel. It doesn’t spoil the main story. -
![He's Come Undone: A Romance Anthology by Emma Barry, Ruby Lang, Olivia Dade, Cat Sebastian]()
He's Come Undone: A Romance Anthology by Emma Barry, Ruby Lang, Olivia Dade, Cat Sebastian
For him, control is everything. .. until it shatters, and now he's come undone. "Appasionata" by Emma Barry. Piano technician Brennan Connelly lives to control details: the tension on a piano string or the compression of hammer felt. But he's never faced demands like those heaped on him by Kristy Kwong, the diva who's haunted his dreams for two decades... -
![Titan Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Titan Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Questo cofanetto contiene i 4 romanzi della Titan Series. Il Ritorno. È passato un anno da quando Seth ha stretto il suo folle patto con gli dei, accettando di mettere la propria vita al loro servizio. Da allora gli hanno affidato ogni sorta di lavoro sporco, missioni violente e sanguinose che non gli creano nessun problema di coscienza, anzi. Ora, però, Apollo ha in mente qualcosa di diverso... -
![Siren & Scion by J.D. Evans]()
Siren & Scion by J.D. Evans
She was beautiful the way the ocean was beautiful. In a new way every time one looked. She is water, bright and alluring, fathomless and profound. He is a bridge between peoples, artist and criminal, vengeful and compassionate. Amara Mutar has risen to the highest ranks of Tamar society by her wits and ambition...magic · fantasy · ancient times · historical · medieval · witches · gifted heroine · high fantasy · third-person-pov · dual-pov -
![Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner]()
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance. Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn't come at a worse time—threatening Emma's promotion and Jo's new movie...multicultural · contemporary · f-f · age difference · friends to lovers · bisexual · office · queer · boss & employee · length-medium -
![Devils' Day Party by C.M. Stunich]()
Devils' Day Party by C.M. Stunich
I crashed my shitty yellow VW Beetle into Calix’s Aston Martin. To be fair, he deserved it. But Calix and his friends, Barron and Raz, they don’t see it that way. Not that it matters. They’ve bullied me for years, and I’ve never known why. At least today, they have something real to be pissed about. All of which would be fine, if today was a normal day. But it’s not. It’s far from normal...young adult · new adult · time travel · fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · erotica · from hate to love · cruel hero · dark -
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![Collided by Lauren Asher]()
Collided by Lauren Asher
Creating a naughty bucket list gains Liam Zander's attention, solidifying a destined-for-failure friendship. Liam is Formula 1’s golden boy. Irresistible. Unattainable. Whisperer of seductive promises. A closet nerd who reads novels and discusses movie plot holes for fun. The type of man who should come with a complimentary roll of caution tape. He wants to strike a deal... -
![The Museum by Harley Laroux]()
The Museum by Harley Laroux
He may look like an angel, but he's a sadistic devil in disguise. .. Ash has been pining after Gabriel for years, and the soft-spoken blond finally asked her out. But Ash is certain that Gabriel's quiet demeanor hides a dark side: with "PAIN" tattooed on his knuckles, she's certain that the studious man harbors perverted and sadistic desires, and she's eager to unleash them...bdsm · erotica · urban · spanking · fetish · alpha male · possessive hero · contemporary · sweet-hero · daddy-kink -
![Titan by Shantel Tessier]()
Titan by Shantel Tessier
TITAN. I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for. A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect. I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one. I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left...suspense · super rich hero · contemporary · new adult · from hate to love · alpha male · mafia · menage · dark · erotica -
![Coda by Jennifer Hartmann]()
Coda by Jennifer Hartmann
Six years ago, I hit rock bottom. In a desperate attempt to pull myself from the ashes, I had to burn the people I loved most. Now, those same people are drowning in darkness after their world is rocked by tragedy. I've made a business out of helping others, channeling my past trauma into a good cause...suspense · contemporary · angst · cheating · single-father · other-man-woman · length-medium · m-f · behind-doors -
![Stone Princess by Devney Perry]()
Stone Princess by Devney Perry
Presley Marks has just become a cliché: the jilted bride. Wearing a white dress, standing in front of her friends and family, she announces that her fiancé—according to his text—has forgotten about the wedding. Humiliated and angry, she hides from the world in the mundane routine of her life. Working at the Clifton Forge Garage isn’t glamorous, but it’s safe from the spotlight...suspense · contemporary · bikers · new adult · from hate to love · actors · abuse · erotica · mystery · height-difference -
![Third Time’s the Charm by Lucy Score]()
Third Time’s the Charm by Lucy Score
Go back to Blue Moon to find out how our favorite hippie dippy small town was handling the pandemic. And of course I threw in a hilarious little romance. .. and goats. I also included your suggestions. Deputy Layla and Guidance Counselor Huck are trapped together. Layla is on the verge of being kicked out of her rental for rescuing too many pets. Huck was just given news meant for someone else! -
![The Hunter by L.J. Shen]()
The Hunter by L.J. Shen
Hunter:. I didn’t mean to star in a sex tape, okay? It was just one of those unexplainable things. Like Stonehenge, Police Academy 2, and morning glory clouds. It just happened. Now my ball-busting father is sentencing me to six months of celibacy, sobriety, and morbid boredom under the roof of Boston’s nerdiest girl alive, Sailor Brennan... -
![Two Stories by Sally Rooney]()
Two Stories by Sally Rooney
Two stories about the uncertainties of attraction, from the acclaimed author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends. Mr Salary is Nathan. Sukie moved in with him years ago because her mother was dead and her father was difficult, and she had nowhere else to go. Now they are on the brink of the inevitable... -
![Rogue by Olivia Hayle]()
Rogue by Olivia Hayle
Hayden Cole was good times dressed like bad news. Dark hair falling over eyes that had seen too much. Full lips curving into a smile that set my body on fire. The way he disliked everything about my sheltered world, except me. I spent years in love with the groundkeeper’s nephew. In the darkness, in the silence, our hearts spoke the same language... -
![Kept Safe by Jillian West]()
Kept Safe by Jillian West
Ever wondered what happened to Keeley, Soren, Merrick, and Steele? You can find out in this novella!omegaverse · reverse harem · pregnancy · contemporary · second chances · menage · mafia · age difference · poly · length-novella -
![Barbarian's Treasure by Ruby Dixon]()
Barbarian's Treasure by Ruby Dixon
Everyone knows Megan and Cashol hit it off the moment they resonated… didn’t they? But when Josie goes into labor, an off-hand comment makes Megan point out to her friend that no, things weren’t always so smooth. Just because resonance is immediate doesn’t mean it’s immediately perfect. But also…just because it’s an instant bond doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Sometimes it’s very, very right. -
![Cursed Fates by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Cursed Fates by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
After the devastating events at Zodiac Academy, we have to deal with this darker world we're faced with. Lionel seeks to hurt us, the Nymphs seek to hurt the entire Fae race, and between all of it, we just have to try and survive each day as it comes. I'm afraid of everything falling apart, but it looks like it already has.fantasy · vampires · from hate to love · magic · fated-mates · new adult · urban fantasy · paranormal · fae · werewolves -
![Asher by Carian Cole]()
Asher by Carian Cole
I should have died. I should have been forgotten. But I didn’t, and I wasn’t. Living the life most women only dream about, I was madly in love with my soulmate—Asher Valentine—amazing husband, loving father, and rock’s favorite kick-ass frontman. A man who loved me every day, in every way, since we first met as teens. We were blessed with a beautiful daughter who was the light of our life...contemporary · christian · angst · rockstars · virgin heroine · super rich hero · second chances · tearjerkers · new adult · caretaking -
![Reckless Memories by Catherine Cowles]()
Reckless Memories by Catherine Cowles
I loved him before I knew what the word meant. From skinned knees to first dates and everything in between. But he was never mine to love. I settled for friendship, even though I always wanted more. That was before. Before he ripped my world apart and didn’t bother sticking around to help me pick up the pieces. I knit every last shred back together all on my own...mystery · suspense · contemporary · friends to lovers · second chances · angst · new adult · slow burn · strong heroine · sassy heroine -
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![Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff]()
Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
Our heroes are back… kind of. From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy’s best hope for survival. First, the bad news: an ancient evil—you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal—is about to be unleashed...science fiction · young adult · war · mystery · new adult · humor · suspense · futuristic · dystopian · aliens -
![Calling Your Bluff by Saxon James]()
Calling Your Bluff by Saxon James
Zane. Four years ago, I met Liam Holdsworthy. Hot, snarky, and hiding behind a sadness I couldn’t place. I wanted him, even back then. There were only two problems. One, I was deeply closeted. And two, he was dating my best friend. Now I’m retired from the NFL and openly out, there’s nothing to stop me from getting my gay on...contemporary · sports · m-m · friends to lovers · secret-relationship · dual-pov · athletes · sunny hero · queer · length-medium -
![Bound by the Past by Cora Reilly]()
Bound by the Past by Cora Reilly
Dante. My life is a tale of betrayal. I killed so many because they betrayed our cause, because they betrayed the Outfit. A hypocrite. A liar. A murderer. That’s what I am. Five times I betrayed the Outfit. With my blood I made a vow to our cause, swore my life to it, promised to put the Outfit first. Above all else. Five times I chose a woman over the good of the Outfit. I betrayed my father...suspense · dark · mafia · new adult · contemporary · virgin heroine · strong heroine · super rich hero · alpha male · arranged marriage -
![Always Hers by Jagger Cole]()
Always Hers by Jagger Cole
Aurora. I’ve been saving myself for a man I can’t have. Carter Holloway was always out of bounds—too old for me, and definitely too gorgeous. He was the crush that crushed me, and then he was gone; presumed killed in action in Afghanistan. Now with my mother’s illness kicking our butts emotionally and financially, I’m out of options and out of money...humor · erotica · mystery · contemporary · new adult · military · super rich hero · length-novella · standalone · standalone-first -
![Forever His by Jagger Cole]()
Forever His by Jagger Cole
Sienna. True love is a fairy tale. Real life is cruel and unforgiving. Trust me, I know. I lost my prince charming years ago, when he went off to war in the desert. Luke Crow was forever off-limits and so beyond my league anyways. He was only ever a crush, but I’ve been ruined ever since. Now, I’m being married off to a man I hate to settle a debt...humor · erotica · mystery · suspense · contemporary · new adult · military · super rich hero · siblings-bff · length-novella -
![Roman by Sophie Lark]()
Roman by Sophie Lark
He'll Never See It Coming…. I never thought I’d get revenge on Roman Turgenev. He was a Bratva prince, I was a nobody. So I don’t know why he turned his gorgeous green eyes on me, and decided to spend every single day of high school torturing me. Now he’s the head of the Paris Mafia, more powerful than ever. To me, he’s the same arrogant bully I used to know...mystery · multicultural · suspense · contemporary · mafia · from hate to love · alpha male · dark · dub-con · m-f -
![Faking It with the Frenemy by Nadia Lee]()
Faking It with the Frenemy by Nadia Lee
A fake date to an ex's wedding. A hot billionaire single dad next door. An overly generous demon cat. Until today, I never had to fake anything with Wyatt Westland—owner of a demon cat and my high school sweetheart-turned-nemesis-turned-billionaire tech genius. But I wouldn't be here by his side right now if I could've found him a date...
