Top new romance books in May 2024
Last updated:
May 31, 2024
May 2024 featuring new releases by Carley Fortune, Christina Lauren, J. Bree, Kaliane Bradley, Jane Washington, Eliana Lee, Cate C. Wells, Neva Altaj, Meghan Quinn, Kathryn Moon and many more.
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This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
This summer they’ll keep their promise. This summer they won’t give into temptation. This summer will be different.Lucy is the tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island. Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s younger brother... -
![The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren]()
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren, returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA... -
![The Throne of Honor and Blood by J. Bree]()
The Throne of Honor and Blood by J. Bree
In our arrogance, the high fae forgot everything that mattered.I carved out a reputation as the Savage Prince with my brutality against witches, but unable to wield our magic, I couldn’t stop my kingdom from being torn apart by war and famine while the Fates demanded my patience.The worst was still to come...fantasy · paranormal · fae · from hate to love · new adult · high fantasy · magic · fated-mates · political-intrigue · first-person-pov -
![The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley]()
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
A time travel romance, a speculative spy thriller, a workplace comedy, and an ingeniously constructed exploration of the nature of truth and power and the potential for love to change it Welcome to The Ministry of Time, the exhilarating debut novel by Kaliane Bradley...science fiction · time travel · historical · paranormal · contemporary · suspense · fantasy · humor · mystery · futuristic -
![Relever by Jane Washington]()
Relever by Jane Washington
All that glimmers is not gold, but nothing glows quite like the gilded cage of Ironside Academy. The Ironside Show is back. Bigger than ever, and shinier, too. To the audience, it’s a glorious spectacle, but to Isobel Carter and the Alphas of Dorm A, it’s a trap. A maze...fated-mates · reverse harem · praise-kink · fantasy · bdsm · contemporary · magic · poly · alpha male · bondage -
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![The Heat of Us by Eliana Lee]()
The Heat of Us by Eliana Lee
I have no desire for a pack.I don’t need to be taken care of. I earn my own money as an OmegaFans creator. The National Omega Commission's heat services has all the alpha knots I’ll ever need.As for love? That ship sailed a long time ago.So why is it so hard to keep these three men at arm’s length?Ben, my best friend’s brother, who was only meant to be an uncomplicated party hook-up...contemporary · multicultural · poly · humor · omegaverse · reverse harem · dual-pov · first-person-pov · anal sex · spanking -
![After the Shut Up Ring by Cate C. Wells]()
After the Shut Up Ring by Cate C. Wells
shut up ring (noun) – a marriage proposal meant to get you off his back, intended to last indefinitelyI waited eight years to marry the father of my children.I worked at our relationship. I was patient. I forgave—the thoughtless remarks, the disappointments, the test results when I was expecting our youngest that proved he hadn’t been “working late... -
![Perfectly Imperfect Mafia Collection 3 by Neva Altaj]()
Perfectly Imperfect Mafia Collection 3 by Neva Altaj
A collection of books 7-9 in the Perfectly Imperfect Series.BURNED DREAMS:Eight long years, I have been waiting,Patiently plotting my revenge.Now, I've found him,And I'm going to make him pay.He hired me to guard his wife,Ensure her safety.And I'm going to kill the same woman I vowed to protect.SILENT LIESThere is only one punishment for spies and liars,A slow and painful death... -
![Kiss and Don't Tell: Illustrated Edition by Meghan Quinn]()
Kiss and Don't Tell: Illustrated Edition by Meghan Quinn
From USA Today bestselling author and the author of A Not So Meet Cute, comes a brand new hockey romance about a wayward traveler falling in love with her ex-boyfriend's half-brother. Steamy and unapologetically witty. Five hockey players, a cabin in the woods . . . and little old me, Winnie Berlin.Sounds like the start of a fantasy, right? But it's not. It's my reality... -
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![Getting Down on the Farm by Kathryn Moon]()
Getting Down on the Farm by Kathryn Moon
Sometimes I discuss SA in fiction very consciously and with real care, and sometimes (like in these farm shorts) I go sideways and it's part of erotic content. I know this is not for everyone, and I respect anyone's need to protect their peace and avoid this content, the same way I respect the right to read it and write it. As adults, we get to make decisions about the content we enjoy... -
![Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone, Zoe Chao, Noah Reid]()
Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone, Zoe Chao, Noah Reid
Finding true love is only a matter of time in this heartfelt and hilarious romantic comedy, starring Zoë Chao (The Afterparty), Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek), and a full cast!Romance can be a little complicated when you get sucked into a wormhole. Just ask high school English teacher June Flint. One little solar flare happens and suddenly you find yourself 85 years in the future... -
![Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence]()
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence
"Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D. H. Lawrence is a groundbreaking and provocative novel that delves into the complexities of love, class, and the human condition. First published privately in 1928 and officially in 1960 due to its explicit content, this bold work remains a significant and influential piece in the canon of English literature... -
![The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy]()
The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She’s rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can’t take the hint it’s over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off...dual-pov · college · hockey · new adult · contemporary · m-f · heroine athlete · sassy heroine · sports · athletes -
![Savor It by Tarah Dewitt]()
Savor It by Tarah Dewitt
Summer won't last forever. Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She's learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships with the town’s inhabitants... -
![A Queen This Fierce and Deadly by Stacia Stark]()
A Queen This Fierce and Deadly by Stacia Stark
The price of love is loss. We all pay it eventually… In every life… Some moments are too painful to be endured. Some moments will break you if you let them. And yet I can’t afford to let anything break me. Because we have one chance to win this war. One chance to create a better life for everyone across the four kingdoms...fae · fantasy · high fantasy · new adult · from hate to love · magic · paranormal · political-intrigue · fated-mates · pirates -
![Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe]()
Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the sixth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.“We have to make an example of her.”Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest... -
![Little Red and Her Creatures of Chaos by Ames Mills]()
Little Red and Her Creatures of Chaos by Ames Mills
My grandma always told me that dreams were a manifestation of real life. That what we saw while we slept would come to light while awake.So, when I started having dreams about red eyes and big teeth, I searched for the truth. What I found was a world that I never thought was possible. It’s how I found out about the Creatures of Chaos.And now they think I’m theirs...omegaverse · reverse harem · paranormal · menage · poly · new adult · shapeshifters · m-m-f · fantasy · erotica -
![The Summer I Destroyed You by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
The Summer I Destroyed You by Elizabeth O'Roark
A sexy small town, grumpy/sunshine, workplace romance by best-selling author, Elizabeth O’Roark. EMMY: Elliott Springs has small-town values, cobblestone streets, perfect scenery. These are things I don’t care about. What I do care about: Revenge. And no matter how incredibly compelling I find Liam Doherty—the gorgeous contractor focused on saving Elliott Springs—I’m going to get it...suspense · contemporary · from hate to love · first-person-pov · dual-pov · length-medium · humor · angst · m-f · height-difference -
![Fiery Little Thing by Avina St. Graves]()
Fiery Little Thing by Avina St. Graves
What’s that saying? What goes around, comes around? You torch my house, I demolish yours? Kohen Osman is a pyromaniac who keeps trying to steal my gig—which is… well, stealing. The difference is, he has sticky fingers because he’s a spoiled brat who thinks he’s better than the family of junkies that live down the block... -
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![The Stolen Heir Boxed Set by Holly Black]()
The Stolen Heir Boxed Set by Holly Black
#1 New York Times Bestseller!Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, in this gorgeous hardcover boxed set from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black. A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent... -
![How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black]()
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince , from award-winning author Holly Black .Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone...fantasy · young adult · fae · from hate to love · magic · urban fantasy · high fantasy · dark · contemporary · paranormal -
![Blood on the Tide by Katee Robert]()
Blood on the Tide by Katee Robert
Set sail for adventure and love in the next spicy fantasy romance from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash hit Neon Gods .As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her and a portal home...fantasy · vampires · pirates · paranormal · erotica · ancient times · historical · f-f · queer · first-person-pov -
![You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian]()
You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
An emotional, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, queer mid-century romance for fans of Evvie Drake Starts Over, about grief and found family, between the new star shortstop stuck in a batting slump and the reporter assigned to (reluctantly) cover his first season—set in the same universe as We Could Be So Good.The 1960 baseball season is shaping up to be the worst year of Eddie O’Leary’s life... -
![Vicious Secret by Morgan Bridges]()
Vicious Secret by Morgan Bridges
Mors solum initiumDeath is only the beginning.The The Obsidian Order only cares about three secrecy, loyalty, and power.Every man born to the founding families is bred for this purpose, to serve the society and its objectives.As a result, we are the elite.Untouchable.Unbreakable.If we make it through the Trials.I will, as long as my obsession doesn’t get the best of me...dark · captive · from hate to love · contemporary · suspense · new adult · alpha male · abuse · virgin heroine · length-medium -
![Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H. Reign]()
Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H. Reign
“Not to worry, I’ll compensate you for your time and your…skill.” My boss is a walking red flag. He’s bolshy and rude. Impossible to please. A big, broody man with dark eyes that carry an unmistakable message – I am not manageable. Seriously, he’s the worst. If it’s not bad enough that he’s a nightmare in the office, he’s all but ordering me to be his date to his son’s wedding...age difference · m-m · forced proximity · height-difference · boss & employee · contemporary · queer · california · hawaii · dual-pov -
![The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia]()
The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia
"Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you?Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds.I should know. I counted myself."Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape...paranormal · dark · victorian · vampires · from hate to love · monsters · historical · suspense · horror · fantasy -
![Queen of Spades by Jillian West]()
Queen of Spades by Jillian West
Annika Knowles knows better than to get involved with powerful men. She nearly became collateral damage in a war once before, but she ran, making a new life for herself in the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas. The High Roller Club offers someone with her skill set the chance to make her own way, and she’s mostly managed to keep her head down...omegaverse · age difference · reverse harem · super rich hero · contemporary · possessive hero · poly · primal-play · m-f-m · dual-pov -
![Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 4 by Kandi Steiner, Amy Daws, Dylan Allen]()
Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 4 by Kandi Steiner, Amy Daws, Dylan Allen
Ten full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors. This special bundle features stories perfect for fun in the sun. A gift to our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors to love, grab this romance bundle before it's gone!The Hooker and the Hermit by Penny Reid & L.H... -
![I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue]()
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
As far as Jolene is concerned, her interactions with her colleagues should start and end with her official duties as an admin for Supershops, Inc. Unfortunately, her irritating, incompetent coworkers don’t seem to understand the importance of boundaries. Her secret to survival? She vents her grievances in petty email postscripts, then changes the text colour to white so no one can see...humor · contemporary · office · grumpy sunshine · forced proximity · canada · sweet-hero · multicultural · m-f · friends to lovers -
![All My Love by Morgan Elizabeth]()
All My Love by Morgan Elizabeth
From #1 Best-Selling Amazon author, this Noah Kahan-coded, The Notebook meets Sweet Home Alabama, contemporary romance is bound to give you all the feels.Riggins has been in love with Stella for as long as he can remember. As kids, they’d sneak out and spend long nights under the stars writing songs together, sharing their deepest confessions, and dreaming about getting out of their small town... -
![One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware]()
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Harkening to Agatha Christie’s classic And Then There Were None, this high-tension and ingenious thriller follows five couples trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks among them—from Ruth Ware, the New York Times bestselling author who “is turning out to be as ingenious and indefatigable as the Queen of Crime” (The Washington Post).Lyla is in a bit of a rut...mystery · suspense · contemporary · survival · length-medium · indonesia · england · suicide · misogyny · abuse-non-mc -
![Killer of Mine by Alexis Grace]()
Killer of Mine by Alexis Grace
She’s the daughter of a serial killer… they’re FBI agents… No one knows Freya is actually the daughter of the Cross-Cut Killer, America’s most notorious serial killer. Living under a false identity as a detective is isolating but at least Freya’s safe. That is, until she falls onto the radar of Special Agent River Park and his team...suspense · from hate to love · length-medium · m-f · reverse harem · new adult · forced proximity · bdsm · anal sex · spanking -
![Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth]()
Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Reese's Book Club Summer YA Pick '24"YA is a feeling. It's a warm summer day reading in the sun, lots of nostalgia, gushing together over the characters in Twelfth Knight...sports · fantasy · queer · humor · grumpy sunshine · high-school · from hate to love · contemporary · young adult · competent heroine -
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![Still Mine by Nadia Lee]()
Still Mine by Nadia Lee
How can something so bad for you be so delicious?A popular baker and cake decorator, Bobbi Bright should know better than anyone that not all sweet things are good for you. Still, she can’t quit her first love, Noah Lasker—a completely unserious billionaire adventurer who makes her feel like the only woman in the universe…when he’s around... -
![When We Lied by Claire Contreras]()
When We Lied by Claire Contreras
A brand new hockey romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Claire Contreras set in the same world as Until I Get You...Finneas Alexander Barlow is a walking thirst trap. Tall, hot, and broody. Tousled brown hair, chiseled jaw, alluring green eyes, perfect teeth, well-groomed beard, broad shoulders, and lips good enough to bite...sports · hockey · from hate to love · grumpy sunshine · mystery · dual-pov · suspense · contemporary · forced proximity · found-family -
![Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles]()
Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles
The scowl should’ve been my first clue to stay far away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he’s my brother’s best friend? Reasons two and three. Not to mention, he’s the new contractor working on my house.He’s everything I’m not: grumpy, rude, and more than a little attached to his solitude... -
![Ants in Santa's Pants by Amy Award]()
Ants in Santa's Pants by Amy Award
A Cocky Kingmans story!A Curvy Girl and a Hot Football Player, Stuck in a SnowstormLevi’s been looking forward to the Kingman family game night holiday edition.Instead of hanging out with his family, he’s stuck in a snowstorm, when the power goes out, with only a faux bearskin rug and the cutest ever rental cabin hostess dressed only in her holiday jammies to keep him warm... -
![The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields]()
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn’t believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all. Twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude has always preferred the company of the spirits of the meadow to any of the suitors who’ve tried to woo her...fantasy · f-f · witches · magic · paranormal · historical · queer · third-person-pov · length-medium · grumpy sunshine -
![War of Heavenly Fire: The Complete Series by Devyn Sinclair]()
War of Heavenly Fire: The Complete Series by Devyn Sinclair
Now A fated mates, fallen angel, underworld assassin series.Three angels. One assassin. She's fighting for her life, but they're fighting for her heart.Ready to take her crown in the underworld, Arielle is given one final assassinate Heaven's high trinity of angels. Do that? And she'll finally have everything she's ever wanted and worked for...paranormal · angels · demons · fantasy · length-epic · poly · reverse harem · from hate to love · fated-mates · dangerous heroine -
![Ivory Oath by Nicole Fox]()
Ivory Oath by Nicole Fox
My ex came back from the dead,and stole me away from my happily ever after.And somehow, that's not even the worst of my problems.Because I've also been separated from my son.My father is trying to kill me.And my husband thinks I'm pregnant—but the truth is that I lost the baby...and I don't know how to tell him.Basically, my whole world's on fire...
