Top new romance books in October 2019
Last updated:
October 31, 2019
October 2019 featuring new releases by Jay Crownover, Rebecca Yarros, Jay Crownover, Rebecca Yarros, Coralee June, Raven Kennedy, Lauren Palphreyman, Rina Kent, Keri Lake, Ashley Elston, Christina Lauren, William Shakespeare, Rachel Reid and many more.
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Boy in Luv by Jay Crownover, Rebecca Yarros
Distance sure as hell made his heart grow fonder… But it shattered hers into a million pieces. Langley Vaughn knows she's never going to make the same mistake again. Who falls head over heels in love in a week? Langley did, and she's regretted it every day since she handed her heart to a boy with too many secrets and too much baggage... -
Girl in Luv by Jay Crownover, Rebecca Yarros
Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a date. But not just any date. She’s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn’t every day you’re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your arch nemesis… otherwise known as the world’s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile... -
Wicked Webs by Coralee June, Raven Kennedy
I’m possessed. Deadly. Raised as a vampire, I’m no stranger to blood. But when power-hungry supes force a ritual on me, I become something else entirely:. The Black Widow. At first, my only companion is the spider that lives within me. She makes me strong, and I revel in that power, but it’s fueled with the need to feed. Unfortunately, carnal cannibalism isn’t exactly trending...demons · super rich hero · suspense · paranormal · abuse · dark · magic · vampires · reverse harem · fantasy -
Cupid's Match by Lauren Palphreyman
He's mythologically hot, a little bit wicked, and almost 100% immortal. And he'll hit you right in the heart . . . ---. Lila Black doesn't believe in matchmaking, let alone soul mates. So then why is she constantly being hassled by the Cupids Matchmaking Service? But this gilded, cherub-bedecked dating agency isn't exactly what it seems . . . and it’s about to turn Lila's entire world upside down... -
Deviant King by Rina Kent
The villain isn't supposed to be king. I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and get into my dream university. One glance from the school’s king blows my plan up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. One glance and he issues his death sentence. His first words spiral my life into irreparable chaos. “I will destroy you. ”. Everything about Aiden King is black. Black mind...young adult · sports · mystery · super rich hero · abuse · vengeance · strong heroine · suspense · virgin heroine · angst -
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Calico Descending by Keri Lake
In a world of suffering and brutality, she's the key to his humanity . .. I was fourteen when I was sold to the men in black uniforms. Too young to understand I served a purpose beyond that of the other girls they’d taken. For the greater good...futuristic · dystopian · fantasy · science fiction · dark · survival · length-medium · child-sexual-abuse · first-person-pov · m-f -
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Sophie wants one thing for Christmas-a little freedom from her overprotective parents. So when they decide to spend Christmas in South Louisiana with her very pregnant older sister, Sophie is looking forward to some much needed private (read: make-out) time with her long-term boyfriend, Griffin. Except it turns out that Griffin wants a little freedom from their relationship. Cue devastation... -
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
"Sam Brandis was Tate Jones's first: Her first love. Her first everything. Including her first heartbreak. During a whirlwind two-week vacation abroad, Sam and Tate fell for each other in only the way that first loves do: sharing all of their hopes, dreams, and deepest secrets along the way... -
As You Like It by William Shakespeare
As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600 and first published in the First Folio, 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility...humor · length-medium · m-f · europe · british-isles · competent heroine · audiobook · glimpses-kisses -
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My Dinner with Hayden by Rachel Reid
"This story takes place slightly before the actual epilogue in Heated Rivalry. So it’s an…epilogue prologue? It takes place almost sixteen months after the last chapter of Heated Rivalry, and about three weeks before the epilogue. ". -Rachel Reid.m-m · sports · contemporary · from hate to love · athletes · erotica · third-person-pov · queer · canada · hockey -
Summerland Stories: The Complete Collection by Kathryn Moon
This is complete collection of the Summerland Series - a whychoose romance suitable for audiences 18 and older. Includes:. Welcome to Summerland. Secrets of Summerland. Leaving Summerland. and a bonus Winterport Short! 90,000+ words of steamy summer paranormal romance! Welcome to Summerland. Lucy Carson isn't really looking forward to her honeymoon in Summerland... -
The Baker's Guide to Risky Rituals by Kathryn Moon
A Kitchen Witch with a bite, a King of Hell on a mission, and a candy coated town hiding bitter secrets. Josie Benoit, gourmet patissier and kitchen witch, may not be a Sweet Pea native but she's made the small town her home and she intends on keeping it that way...witches · demons · paranormal · fantasy · mystery · magic · small town · from hate to love · forbidden love · slow burn -
The Play by Elle Kennedy
A brand-new standalone novel in the New York Times bestselling Briar U series! What I learned after last year’s distractions cost my hockey team our entire season? No more screwing up. No more screwing, period. As the new team captain, I need a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later...athletes · new adult · contemporary · sports · erotica · cheating · college · friends to lovers · alpha male · strong heroine -
Captive Wolf by L.C. Davis
An alpha who thirsts for blood discovers his greatest temptation yet: an omega who belongs to the enemy. As a Bloodstrain wolf, Roman Redthorne is one of the most feared shifters in the surrounding territories, and for good reason...fantasy · urban fantasy · m-m · omegaverse · fated-mates · height-difference · dub-con · queer · length-medium · explicit-open-door -
The Burning Shadow by Jennifer L. Armentrout
When Evelyn Dasher crossed paths with Luc, she was thrown headfirst into the world of the Lux—only to discover that she was already far more involved in their world than she ever suspected. Because the Luxen aren’t the only ones with a hidden past... -
Make Your Move by J. Bree
I’ve won over the queen of the school but now her brother hates me and he’s out for my blood. He thinks I’m a spy, he thinks I’ve aligned myself with the sociopath drug addict who walks the halls with murder on his mind. Every choice I make is being watched, there are more eyes on me than the privileged guys who want me gone...new adult · cruel hero · poly · high-school · contemporary · dark · reverse harem · from hate to love · slow burn · virgin heroine -
The Dare by Harley Laroux
Jessica Martin is not a nice girl. Hot, popular, and a former cheerleader, she looks down her nose at everyone - especially Manson Reed, the "freak" she used to bully. When Jessica and Manson end up at the same Halloween party, Manson challenges her to a game of Drink or Dare, and Jessica can't pass up a challenge...bdsm · spanking · sassy heroine · from hate to love · fetish · bad boys · contemporary · bondage · first-person-pov · praise-kink -
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a "rising star in the romance genre" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling new novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance...multicultural · humor · contemporary · christmas · african-american · royalty · black-mc · mature couple · length-medium · open-door -
Forever is Composed of Nows by SenLinYu
When James was at the hospital, he didn’t call his mum. A tale of bedside vigils. This story is a follow-up snapshot of James and Aurore’s relationship from Manacled. note: picture used for the cover is an original illustration by Avendell, inspired by epilogue 3 of Manacled. -
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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
A LOCUS AWARD FINALIST! The mesmerizing adult debut from Leigh Bardugo, a tale of power, privilege, dark magic, and murder set among the Ivy League elite. Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class...mystery · magic · contemporary · urban fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · suspense · new adult · gifted heroine · college -
Gypsy King by Devney Perry, Teddy Hamilton, Ava Erickson
Clifton Forge, Book 1. 9 hrs and 58 mins. The former Clifton Forge, Montana motorcycle club has everyone in town convinced they’ve locked their clubhouse doors and ripped off their patches. Everyone but Bryce Ryan. There’s more happening at the club’s garage than muscle car restorations and Harley rebuilds. Her instincts are screaming there’s a story—one she’s going to tell...from hate to love · contemporary · suspense · mystery · bikers · alpha male · new adult · pregnancy · dual-pov · dark -
Steel King by Devney Perry
The former Clifton Forge, Montana motorcycle club has everyone in town convinced they’ve locked their clubhouse doors and ripped off their patches. Everyone but Bryce Ryan. There’s more happening at the club’s garage than muscle car restorations and Harley rebuilds. Her instincts are screaming there’s a story—one she’s going to tell...suspense · mystery · contemporary · alpha male · from hate to love · bikers · erotica · bad boys · dark · new adult -
FILTHY Erotic Love Letters by K.A. Linde, Kendall Ryan, K. Bromberg, Sawyer Bennett
Letters from your favorite leading men, addressed to your deepest fantasies. This audio-only anthology features love letters from some of your favorite book boyfriends, speaking directly to you…performed by voices you already love. Sometimes the letters are sweet, sometimes they’re emotional, sometimes they’re just plain FILTHY... -
Rough Sketch by Kate Canterbary
Smart, successful, and sitting pretty at the top of her game, Neera Malik has it all figured out. Save for the small issue of Gustavo Guillmand. The artist with a cult—and Instagram—following has a problem and it's not his preference for shirtless selfies. No, he has an attitude problem, a minding his own business problem, an infuriatingly sexy problem...humor · multicultural · contemporary · from hate to love · m-f · length-novella · dual-pov · anal sex · forced proximity · insta-love -
Broken Hero by Olivia Hayle
I don’t have time for Lucy Rhodes. I’m a former Marine, a ranch owner, and if my sister is to be believed, a hermit. Since I returned to my small home town, I’ve spent every waking moment turning my family’s ranch into a resort. The absolute last thing I need is a blonde complication. But then Lucy comes to town for the summer... -
Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Celebrate Christmas with the ultimate Shopaholic! The brilliant laugh-out-loud festive novel from the Number One bestselling author. Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) adores Christmas. It's always the same – Mum and Dad hosting, carols playing, Mum pretending she made the Christmas pudding, and the next-door neighbours coming round for sherry in their terrible festive jumpers...humor · new adult · contemporary · christmas · cheerful heroine · rich heroine · super rich hero · m-f · length-medium · behind-doors -
Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
From Book 1: “A hilarious tale . . . hijinks worthy of classic I Love Lucy episodes . . . too good to pass up. ”—USA Today. Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London’s trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season’s must-haves. The only trouble is, she can’t actually afford it—not any of it... -
Nadine's Champion by Ruby Dixon
Of all the men on the Icehome beach, Thrand's the most competitive and most aggravating. He's cocky. Arrogant. Turns everything into a rivalry. He's a pain in the you know what. He also keeps insisting that I kiss him. After all, I'm the one that told him a kiss didn't mean anything. It shouldn't. A kiss is just a kiss as far as humans are concerned... -
Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
What do a heartless Dragon Shifter, a cold-blooded Basilisk, an arrogant Lion Shifter and a brooding, tattooed Harpy have in common…? Me. Elise Callisto. Vampire. Angel of vengeance. And a girl on a mission to destroy one of them for murdering my brother. I just don’t know which one did it yet...vampires · fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · mystery · fae · reverse harem · cruel hero · from hate to love · shapeshifters -
Demon of Mine by Caroline Peckham
Jack Mandeville just became my worst enemy and cruellest nightmare. He hates the world. Hates blondes. But most of all, he hates me. The worst thing about all of that? I have to live with him. When my life falls apart and I'm taken in by the father of the devil himself in one of the most prestigious parts of London, I quickly discover there's something seriously strange about Mandeville Place... -
The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
The answer to your question will be revealed on the Lunar Eclipse. But when finding the truth, don't let the shadows take you. The week of The Reckoning has begun. And senior students have been tasked with making the freshmen's lives pure hell as they prepare to take their fateful assessment...vampires · fantasy · new adult · paranormal · fae · from hate to love · cruel hero · dark · magic · urban fantasy -
Beautifully Broken Spirit by Catherine Cowles
She’s always been his safe place to land. Jensen has shared a special bond with Tuck for as long as she can remember, their friendship a language that never needed words. But as life threw her one curveball after another, that secret language turned to stony silence. He’s always been her protector. Tuck has looked out for Jensen since the day she was born... -
They're Strictly Friends by Chloe Liese
Outright enmity between France and England might be long past, but merry war betwixt two people from bookends of the English Channel comes easily to Lucas and Elodie. Verbal sparring, witty jabs, and a feverish dance of mutual interest, their friendship is a model uneasy détente. Lucas Edwards is the consummate English gentleman…most of the time... -
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The Italian by T.L. Swan
They say there are three things you should do at least once in your life:. Dance like nobody’s watching. Travel the world. And fall hopelessly in love. I aimed to do all three. I went to Italy to find myself. But he found me. It was like a story book, our eyes met across a crowded room. He asked me if I needed help reading the menu. We ate, we laughed, we danced, and I fell...super rich hero · multicultural · cheating · forbidden love · insta-love · angst · suspense · alpha male · mafia · new adult -
His Weekend Special by Endiya Carter
When Heavenly Jacobs said she wanted a man that could match the fire and independence within her, she wasn’t expecting it to be her son’s best friend, Fabian Fisher. What was supposed to be a one-time fling between Heavenly and Fabian transpired into a full-blown, secret relationship. Certain her son, Maverick, would not approve of them, Heavenly swore to keep their relationship discreet... -
Stormfire by L.J. Andrews
Lightborn exist in hiding as a war of gods and empires begins. Isabelle escaped from a fallen empire with a barely-magical Fireshaper, and an amulet with a power only she can sense. Once a talented thief, now she sails with Roark, a scribe who knows how to kill, and she plays nursemaid to a child too innocent to understand the danger surrounding their world. Life is far from ideal... -
Southern Heartbreaker by Jessica Peterson
He was the bad boy I fell for in college. Now he’s a sexy single dad and Charleston’s most successful venture capitalist. Dominant and decisive, Ford Montgomery is used to getting what he wants. And he just set his sights on me. .. Ford Montgomery was my first everything. First love. First guy I slept with. First heartbreak when he dumped me without explanation...bad boys · multicultural · contemporary · super rich hero · single-father · m-f · humor · exhibitionism · grovel · forced proximity -
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 3 by Damon Suede, Mary Calmes, Charlie Cochet, Annabeth Albert
Once upon a time, a group of authors wondered… What if the Heart2Heart app -- the dating app with a glitch that matched up the oddest, most perfect couples, and sponsored the charity date raffles that helped dozens of people find love -- offered a classifieds section, too? Need a handyman who knows how to wear a tool belt? Have a closet of drag costumes that needs a new home? How about finally... -
Releasing The Gods by Jaymin Eve, Leia Stone
Maisy Parker isn’t asking for a lot in life. Just good friends, good fun, and finally reaching one hundred thousand followers on Instagram. She’s well on her way to all of that, until one drunken dare ends up with a cut hand, blood sacrifices, and a thousand-year-old prison opening to reveal a giant of a man...fantasy · magic · reverse harem · urban fantasy · paranormal · monsters · length-medium · behind-doors · contemporary · m-f -
Storm Princess Saga: The Complete Series by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost
This set includes all three books in The Storm Princess series plus over thirty exclusive bonus scenes and an exclusive life after story. I am no ordinary princess. My crown is lightning, my tears are rain. I am robed in thunder and my voice is the howling wind. It's my duty to protect my people from the storm the gargoyles created to tear the elven world apart...

