Top new romance books in May 2022
Last updated:
May 31, 2022
May 2022 featuring new releases by Emily Henry, Ali Hazelwood, Stephanie Archer, Raven Kennedy, Rina Kent, Hannah Bonam-Young, Christina Lauren, Alison Espach, Danielle L. Jensen, May Dawson, C.R. Jane and many more.
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming…Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby... -
![Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood]()
Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella….A scientist should never cohabitate with her annoyingly hot nemesis – it leads to combustion.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always... -
![The Heartbreak Rule by Stephanie Archer]()
The Heartbreak Rule by Stephanie Archer
He’s her friend’s hot ex, Satan’s apprentice, and the last guy she’d ever fall for. A slow burn standalone enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy.Gemma’s a rising comedian with dreams of sold-out tours and Netflix specials. Nothing will get in her way—especially not the cocky asshole at the comedy club bar every night. He broke her friend’s heart and she hates him for it... -
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Glow by Raven Kennedy
"I was nothing but a road to Midas. A means to get to where he wanted to go, and I paved that path in gold." My life has been made up of gilded lies. But death has been shaped from rot. Like a phoenix caught fire, I will need to rise from the ashes and learn to wield my own power...legends & fairy tales · fantasy · fae · new adult · paranormal · magic · high fantasy · royalty · from hate to love · dark -
![Empire of Lust by Rina Kent]()
Empire of Lust by Rina Kent
My Boss. My hell.When I slept with a faceless jock as a teen, I didn’t think I would become pregnant.I also didn’t think I would lose that child.Several years later, I find out that my daughter is alive and I’m given a second chance.One problem, though.The faceless jock isn’t so faceless anymore. He has a name everyone fears; Kingsley Shaw.A ruthless bastard. A heartless devil...from hate to love · contemporary · suspense · dark · cruel hero · alpha male · new adult · pregnancy · secret child · super rich hero -
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![Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young]()
Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young
Two bickering strangers, Chloe and Warren, are partnered by Child Protective Services to qualify for next of kin fostering of their younger siblings. When people-pleasing Chloe learns that her birth mother has unexpectedly had another baby, she doesn’t hesitate to become a next-of-kin guardian... -
![Something Wilder by Christina Lauren]()
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Growing up the daughter of notorious treasure hunter and absentee father Duke Wilder left Lily without much patience for the profession…or much money in the bank. But Lily is nothing if not resourceful, and now uses Duke’s coveted hand-drawn maps to guide tourists on fake treasure hunts through the red rock canyons of Utah...new adult · mystery · forced proximity · suspense · from hate to love · western · second chances · humor · contemporary · ["to-read", "2022-releases", "romance", "2022", "contemporary", "2022-tbr", "currently-reading", "2022-release", "adult", "contemporary-romance", "not-yet-released", "wishlist", "coming-soon", "fiction", "to-be-released", "not-out-yet", "upcoming-releases", "wish-list", "romance-tbr", "unreleased", "to-buy", "arc", "2022-new-releases", "anticipated-releases", "may-2022", "chick-lit", "tbr", "tbr-unreleased", "2022-anticipated-releases", "on-my-radar", "2022-most-anticipated", "netgalley", "upcoming", "tbr-2022", "giveaways", "tbr-romance", "adult-fiction", "2022-may", "not-released-yet", "edelweiss", "arcs", "adult-romance", "rom-com", "read-in-2022", "not-yet-published", "want-to-buy", "most-anticipated-2022", "may", "romance-contemporary", "2022-anticipated", "to-read-romance", "anticipated", "2022-books", "2022-to-read", "2022-want-to-read", "new-releases-2022", "may-22", "to-read-2022", "second-chance", "new-releases", "waiting-for", "standalone", "2022-anticipated-reads", "second-chance-romance", "waiting-for-release", "christina-lauren", "2022-releases-tbr", "romance-to-read", "owned", "need-to-buy", "buy", "most-anticipated", "anticipated-books-2022", "favorite-authors", "unpublished", "preordered", "waiting", "up-next", "summer", "new", "library", "future-releases", "anticipated-releases-2022", "anticipating", "2022-pub-date", "unreleased-2022", "not-out", "maybe", "pre-ordered", "to-be-published", "not-published-yet", "interested", "dnf", "want-to-read-2022", "top-tbr", "to-read-in-2022", "own", "anticipated-2022", "2021", "romcoms"] -
![Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach]()
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach
12 hours, 17 minutes From Alison Espach, author of the New York Times Editor’s Choice novel The Adults, comes a dazzlingly unconventional love story for listeners of Ask Again, Yes and Tell the Wolves I’m HomeThe summer before Sally Holt starts the eighth grade begins as a gloriously uneventful one, full of family trips to the beach and long afternoons at the local pool with her older sister,... -
![The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen
Return to the world of The Bridge Kingdom in this sensuous fantasy full of romance and intrigue that is perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Silver Flames.A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths. The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. And the second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves...fantasy · high fantasy · from hate to love · war · political-intrigue · dual-pov · forbidden love · military · new adult · angst -
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![Make Me Wild by May Dawson, C.R. Jane]()
Make Me Wild by May Dawson, C.R. Jane
Stellan’s always been a pretty horrible ex-boyfriend, but he takes it to a new level when he kidnaps me. I wake up in a trunk, determined to make him pay. But Stellan needs answers about his sister’s disappearance. And I need them too. So even if he does deserve to die for what he’s done to me, we form a tentative alliance. We go back to where it all began, Stellan’s childhood home...contemporary · new adult · dark · vengeance · reverse harem · college · from hate to love · menage · death · abuse -
![The Breathe Me Duet by C.R. Jane, Ivy Fox]()
The Breathe Me Duet by C.R. Jane, Ivy Fox
The Complete Breathe Me DuetWhen you have three months to live...and all you want is to spend it with them...They say that true love only comes once in a lifetime. In my case, they were wrong. I gave my heart away three times. To the blue eyed sensitive soul, who read poetry when he thought no one was looking. To the green eyed jock, who made you laugh as hard as he made you cry... -
![Monster's Temptation by Mila Young, C.R. Jane]()
Monster's Temptation by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
The Monster King wants to play…It's been 1097 days and 14 hours since I've been locked in this place.And they've come to me every night.The monsters in my dreams worship my body.And when I wake up, I'm desperate for more…But they’re never there to finish me off.Dr. Adams says I can leave the asylum if I start to take my meds, but I've always hated how they made me feel..erotica · reverse harem · bdsm · angst · paranormal · fantasy · demons · new adult · urban fantasy · menage -
![Bittersweet Revenge by Catharina Maura]()
Bittersweet Revenge by Catharina Maura
When her boyfriend breaks her heart, Alanna goes after his older brother in a quest for revenge.It would’ve been simple… if he wasn’t also her soon-to-be boss.Author's Note: this novelette was originally written exclusively for the Twisted Christmas Anthology. It's now available to read outside of the anthology for the very first time... -
![I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston]()
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a debut YA romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need...Chloe Green is so close to winning...young adult · contemporary · mystery · from hate to love · f-f · high-school · humor · queer · found-family · length-medium -
![Shifting Fate by Tessa Hale]()
Shifting Fate by Tessa Hale
A TOP 25 AMAZON BESTSELLING SERIES, NOW WITH NEW BONUS CONTENT.It was supposed to be a fresh start. A completely blank slate in a place where no one knew about the tragedy that ripped her family apart six months ago. A tragedy Rowan can’t help but blame herself for.Now the only thing she wants is to blend in. To escape the house that has become more like a prison. Her new school is her only hope... -
![Vile Bastards by C.M. Stunich]()
Vile Bastards by C.M. Stunich
Um, did you come here looking for spoilers? Oh, well, then you must've forgotten that snitches get stitches.I'll tell you more soon enough.Blurb Coming Soon; Release date may be adjusted slightly.Love, Scarlett Motherf*cking ForceVILE BASTARDS is a 170,000 word mature high school/new adult romance with enemies-to-lovers/love-hate themes...reverse harem · contemporary · dark · suspense · poly · new adult · rape · high-school · erotica · length-long -
![Ruthless Rival by L.J. Shen]()
Ruthless Rival by L.J. Shen
When she was young, Arya Roth became best friends with her housekeeper’s son. Soon, friendship turned to young love, and when Arya dared him to kiss her, a chain reaction of disastrous events led to the boy being sent away and out of Arya’s life.Now, two decades later, Arya is an on-the-rise publicist with her beloved father as one of her biggest clients... -
![Someone in Time: Tales of Time-Crossed Romance by Carrie Vaughn, Catherynne M. Valente, Theodora Goss, Seanan McGuire]()
Someone in Time: Tales of Time-Crossed Romance by Carrie Vaughn, Catherynne M. Valente, Theodora Goss, Seanan McGuire
Anthology of inclusive tales of people through time looking for one another and for ways for the world to be better.Love brought together or torn apart by time travel.This anthology is the latest collection of time-travel romance sci-fi short stories from prominent, award-winning sci-fi authors including Nina Allan, Carrie Vaughn, and Seanan McGuire... -
![By the Book by Jasmine Guillory]()
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
A tale as old as time—for a new generation… Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing right out of college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, living at home, still an editorial assistant, and the only Black employee at her publishing house... -
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![Painted Scars by Neva Altaj]()
Painted Scars by Neva Altaj
NinaCharming, captivating, and seductive,And a cold-blooded killer.But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway.I had to. It was part of the deal.Now, I’m faking marital bliss,As I tremble with fear,And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.RomanI get anything I desire.And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator... -
![June First by Jennifer Hartmann]()
June First by Jennifer Hartmann
Want to know what happens to a man who barely claws his way out of a tragedy, only to fall right into the arms of the one girl in the world he can never have?Another tragedy, that’s what.When I was six years old, my father made a choice that altered the course of my entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl I ever loved became the only girl I couldn’t have... -
![Act I: Starcrossed Cyborgs + Clones by William Shakespeare, Richard Sexsmith]()
Act I: Starcrossed Cyborgs + Clones by William Shakespeare, Richard Sexsmith
Robeo + Act Starcrossed Cyborgs + ClonesTwo corporations, both alike in tyranny,In fair Vetropolis, where we lay our scene,From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,Where cloned blood makes cyborg hands unclean.A retelling of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set in the far future when mankind has been conquered by the Escalusians... -
![Pageant by Lilith Vincent]()
Pageant by Lilith Vincent
I’ve been stolen. Paraded. Forced to vie for their crown.Through a cruel twist of fate, the dangerous life I escaped has seized hold of me again. Three men have snatched my freedom and they’re playing a twisted game, and they’re the only winners.My captors glitter like diamonds in the dark, each one more handsome and ruthless than the last...mafia · dark · abduction · poly · from hate to love · reverse harem · vengeance · cruel hero · contemporary · pregnancy -
![Everything for You by Chloe Liese]()
Everything for You by Chloe Liese
Enemies become lovers in this sizzling sports romance about taking a chance on love when life’s taught you it’s a losing game.Oliver Bergman is a beloved rising soccer star, all sunshine smiles and the heart of their team’s spirit. To make matters worse, he’s obscenely attractive. In he’s genetically designed to get under misanthropic, miserable Gavin’s aggravated skin...queer · from hate to love · sports · age difference · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · m-m · forced proximity · office · dual-pov -
![That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming]()
That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming
Anyone else ever thrown a drink at someone's head, only to miss entirely and hit a stranger behind them? Then have that stranger fall madly in love with you because it turned out that drink you threw was a love potion? No, just me? Well damn.Dealing with a pirate ship full of demons that just moved into town was hard enough...werewolves · humor · magic · shapeshifters · sunny hero · fantasy · bwwm · black-mc · small town · curvy heroine -
![Fight For Freedom by K.M. Shea]()
Fight For Freedom by K.M. Shea
The ballads lie. Robin Hood, the Bold and Brave Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, is cowardly, spineless, and a girl. Robyn left her band of Merry Men after losing an archery contest against Little John and runs to the last place her men would expect: the courts of Prince John. Robyn successfully masks her identity until Little John and Will Scarlet locate her with Marian’s help... -
![When She's Lonely by Ruby Dixon]()
When She's Lonely by Ruby Dixon
Everyone says humans are safe on Risda III.Yeah, right.I was taken from Earth years ago and I’ve learned one thing - a flawed human is a dead human. So I keep my flaws to myself, and I focus on running my farm.At least, I try to. But when I (accidentally) burn the barn down, one of the local officials shows up to help me put it out... -
![Amber and Shadow by Marie Mackay]()
Amber and Shadow by Marie Mackay
The first book in an enemies to lovers, paranormal—No. Stop.I’m not sorry. Cut the blurb, I need to vent.Sylas.Mate.You. Absolute. Prat.You remember what we had to sacrifice to get to this godforsaken academy, right? All for you, I might add. And while I downed that potion to qualify—the one with fifty percent chance of killing me—what were you doing?That’s right...paranormal · vampires · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · fantasy · angels · witches · magic · from hate to love · length-medium -
![Bound of Blood by Krista Street]()
Bound of Blood by Krista Street
The Fire Wolf and I found my abducted twin, but my life is hardly back to normal . . .Let's see, my hired hunter has decided I'm his mate, my twin sister is blaming me for her abduction, a crazy and dangerous supernatural is now after my magic, and I'm somehow supposed to keep running Practically Perfect despite the disaster that is my life.Sigh . .paranormal · vampires · humor · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · fantasy · angels · demons · witches · length-medium -
![See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon]()
See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be a fresh start after a messy high school experience. But when school begins on September 21st, everything goes wrong. She’s humiliated by the know-it-all in her physics class, she botches her interview for the college paper, and at a party that night, she accidentally sets a frat on fire... -
![Small Town Hero by Olivia Hayle]()
Small Town Hero by Olivia Hayle
My new boss is my best friend’s older brother and the golden boy of Paradise Shores. Me? I'm the misfit single mom who never wanted to fit in... Being forced to move back to my hometown after a decade away is embarrassing, but I’ll do anything to protect my little girl. I’ll even wait tables at the elite Yacht Club… now owned by the boy I once had a huge crush on... -
![Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee, Geneva Lee Albin]()
Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee, Geneva Lee Albin
Julian Rousseaux has a problem. He’s single, and for the world’s wealthiest vampires, the social season is about to begin. Julian would rather stake himself than participate in the marriage market. But as the eldest, eligible Rousseaux he’s expected to find a wife before the season ends—whether he likes it or not...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · urban fantasy · dark · forbidden love · fated-mates · contemporary · magic · witches -
![Book of Night by Holly Black]()
Book of Night by Holly Black
In Charlie Hall’s world, shadows can be altered, for entertainment and cosmetic preferences—but also to increase power and influence. You can alter someone’s feelings—and memories—but manipulating shadows has a cost, with the potential to take hours or days from your life...new adult · urban fantasy · contemporary · mystery · paranormal · magic · science fiction · fantasy · dark · high fantasy -
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![Left In Ruins by Jillian West]()
Left In Ruins by Jillian West
As the daughter of two of the most recognizable rock stars of all time, Lyric Sinclair has seen it all. After a childhood spent 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. She runs, hoping all her problems magically disappear...reverse harem · poly · erotica · friends to lovers · contemporary · multicultural · dark · menage · new adult · fantasy -
![Madness by Jillian West]()
Madness by Jillian West
Lyric Sinclair has had a whirlwind couple of months. She got sucked back into the industry she thought she was free of, she's in an exclusive relationship with a rock band, and her ex is back in the picture.A whole new set of challenges arise as Lyric and her guys work through their grief...contemporary · multicultural · new adult · friends to lovers · reverse harem · erotica · death · paranormal · fantasy · menage -
![Owned by a Sinner by Michelle Heard]()
Owned by a Sinner by Michelle Heard
Coming soon from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard, a new standalone, full-length Irish Mafia Romance novel. All I want to do is take care of my dad, so when I land the job of a lifetime that will take care of our expenses, I grab at the chance with both hands. Little do I know, the impossible will be expected of me...suspense · cold hero · alpha male · contemporary · angst · age difference · forced proximity · office · grumpy sunshine · mafia -
![The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas]()
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, a sinister haunting, and the woman pulled into their clutches... In the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz’s father is executed and her home destroyed...mystery · historical · fantasy · paranormal · suspense · witches · magic · dark · death · length-medium -
![Darkly Ever After: An Organized Crime Anthology by Silla Webb, Sapphire Knight, Lee Savino, Faith Summers]()
Darkly Ever After: An Organized Crime Anthology by Silla Webb, Sapphire Knight, Lee Savino, Faith Summers
The men of organized crime aren’t white knights.With quick trigger fingers and ruthless souls, they’re tall, dark, and deadly.Taking what they want and decimating anything that stands in their way.These men rule from their bloody thrones.Only a woman’s touch can tame the beasts lurking inside.Bringing light to the darkness.Love in the ruin...anthologies · age difference · young adult · dark · contemporary · mafia · suspense · marriage of convenience · cheating · mystery -
![Pack Bliss by Jessa Wilder, Kate King]()
Pack Bliss by Jessa Wilder, Kate King
For a moment, I thought I had everything, only to have my happiness snatched away from me by more betrayals and lies.Ares, Rafe, Killian and Nox abandoned me four years ago, and now their final secret has come out: They’ve been working with the institute who hurt my friends and tried to sell me to the highest bidder; a deranged alpha who tried to leave me bred and broken...reverse harem · fantasy · paranormal · from hate to love · abuse · friends to lovers · dark · new adult · suspense · science fiction -
![In Trouble by Hannah Haze]()
In Trouble by Hannah Haze
One omega, four alphas, one hot mess …I love Alphas. I love the chase, I love the seduction, I love the … well, you get the picture.The problem: I’m too much for one alpha to handle.Mouthy, disobedient and sassy as hell. I won’t be pinned down and I certainly won’t be claimedBut that isn’t going to deter this pack...
