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, Alison Espach, Danielle L. Jensen, Christina Lauren, William Shakespeare, Richard Sexsmith 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... -
![Glow by Raven Kennedy]()
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... -
![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 Home...contemporary · mystery · young adult · death · length-medium · audiobook · new adult · m-f · hurt-comfort · forced proximity -
![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...fantasy · high fantasy · from hate to love · war · political-intrigue · dual-pov · forbidden love · military · new adult · angst -
![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"] -
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![Act I: Starcrossed Cyborgs + Clones by William Shakespeare, Richard Sexsmith]()
Act I: Starcrossed Cyborgs + Clones by William Shakespeare, Richard Sexsmith
Robeo + Act Starcrossed Cyborgs + Clones. Two 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... -
![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 Duet. When 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... -
![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. -
![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... -
![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 · length-medium · audiobook -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 Force. VILE 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 -
![Painted Scars by Neva Altaj]()
Painted Scars by Neva Altaj
Nina. Charming, 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. Roman. I get anything I desire. And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator... -
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![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... -
![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 -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![Devil by Joel Abernathy]()
Devil by Joel Abernathy
VALENTINE. I'm locked in a gilded cage, and the devil holds the key. Malcolm Whitlock, the city's most corrupt official. The man they call Devil, because when you make a deal with him, you're guaranteed to lose. Your wealth. Your life. Maybe even your soul. And this respectable psychopath (his words, not mine) is the man I call brother-in-law. Because I'm just that particular brand of unlucky...m-m · mystery · bdsm · mafia · dark · paranormal · erotica · fantasy · contemporary · forced proximity -
![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... -
![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 -
![Alien Keeper by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Keeper by Ursa Dax
“I will be her keeper, her guardian, her guide. And I will keep her safe no matter the cost. .. ”. VALERIA. So it turns out I’m on the bad guys’ side. I didn’t actually know that until my superior officer started waving his gun around got himself killed on our alien recon mission. My orders are changing by the minute, and I quickly realize I have absolutely no interest in following any of them... -
![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 -
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![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 Warrior Midwife by E.P. Bali]()
The Warrior Midwife by E.P. Bali
“The fae are no joke, girl. Be wise. Be smart. Be cunning if you can…”. PRINCESS. MIDWIFE. WARRIOR. Her father made a binding agreement with the fae king to protect his kingdom. Now Crown Princess Saraya must pay the price: marry the crown fae prince, go into the monster’s lair and give up her protection of the vulnerable women of her home, Quartz City...fantasy · magic · paranormal · arranged marriage · dark · fae · from hate to love · strong heroine · royalty · new adult -
![The Intern by Rebecca Kinkade]()
The Intern by Rebecca Kinkade
Eight years ago, he bought her. One night, ten thousand dollars, and a steamy encounter that neither Davis Ridgeway nor Olivia Nolan would ever forget. But when their taboo night ends in betrayal, Davis and Olivia assume that they’ll never see each other again. So, imagine their surprise when Olivia walks into Davis’s office on the first day of her summer internship... -
![Unconventional Hearts by Emmy Sanders]()
Unconventional Hearts by Emmy Sanders
One summer. Three men. The proposal that ropes them together. Cooper. I came to Texas with a single goal: to find my bio-dad before the end of summer. Instead, I found Will, a spitfire of a man with sharp blue eyes and a swoon-worthy drawl. When he proposes adding benefits to our newfound friendship, I’m all in. The problem? I’m smitten. With not one, but two men...m-m · friends to lovers · forced proximity · western · cowboys · poly · contemporary · menage · m-m-m · queer -
![Irresponsible Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James]()
Irresponsible Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James
Tripp. The worst part of being in love with my straight best friend is the fact he’s too oblivious to see it. Years of pining have left me exhausted, and I need a break from Dex. I need space to get over my feelings. But when his relationship falls apart and he turns to me for comfort, I cave immediately. If there’s one thing I hate more than being hurt, it’s seeing Dex struggle...m-m · sports · contemporary · athletes · friends to lovers · marriage of convenience · humor · sunny hero · anal sex · dual-pov -
![Renegade by Cora Reilly]()
Renegade by Cora Reilly
Tessa has finally made peace with her life as a Variant. She and longtime love Alec are officially a couple, and for the first time, she has everything she wants. But the air is tense at FEA headquarters. An agent has disappeared, and rogue Variant organization Abel's Army is likely the culprit. When Tessa is summoned for her second mission, she is unexpectedly launched into a massive conspiracy... -
![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 claimed. But that isn’t going to deter this pack...
