Top new romance books in October 2021
Last updated:
October 31, 2021
October 2021 featuring new releases by Callie Hart, Keri Lake, Rina Kent, S.J. Tilly, Kerri Maniscalco, Tessa Bailey, Alix E. Harrow, T. Kingfisher, Kathryn Moon, Lily Mayne and many more.
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Riot Act by Callie Hart
USA Today Bestselling Author, Callie Hart, delivers a twisted and edgy new interconnected standalone dark romance, featuring a girl with nothing left to lose and a broken boy with a heart as black as his soul. Want something? Pax will take it from you. Love something? Pax will destroy it. Love him? Heaven help you. You’d have to be the stupidest person to walk the face of the earth. PAX...contemporary · high-school · dark · suspense · new adult · abuse · friends-benefits · rape · m-f · length-long -
![Nightshade by Keri Lake]()
Nightshade by Keri Lake
A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens . .. My father called them messengers. He once told me they walked among us, and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs...paranormal · dark · demons · fantasy · ancient times · angels · historical · vengeance · alpha male · possessive hero -
![Tempted by Deception by Rina Kent]()
Tempted by Deception by Rina Kent
My husband. My villain. We started with death and blood. We started with games and carnal pleasure. Adrian and I shouldn't have been together. He's wrong. I'm wrong. What we have is the epitome disaster. Yet, it's impossible to stop. My husband will either destroy me or I'll destroy him. This book is part of a trilogy and is not standalone.mafia · angst · arranged marriage · contemporary · dark · alpha male · age difference · new adult · from hate to love · pregnancy -
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Miss Sin by S.J. Tilly
I’m so sick of watching the world spin by. Of letting people think I’m plain and boring, too afraid to just be myself. Then I see him. John. He’s strength and fury, and unapologetic. He’s everything I want. And everything I wish I was. He won’t want me, but that doesn’t matter. The sight of him is all the inspiration I need to finally shatter this glass house I’ve built around myself...suspense · contemporary · age difference · alpha male · mafia · bad boys · insta-love · dark · curvy heroine · military -
![Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco]()
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco
After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she’s introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria. .. even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one...fantasy · from hate to love · new adult · young adult · paranormal · witches · magic · demons · mystery · historical -
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![Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey]()
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
A sizzling, standalone, feel-good holiday romance from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer. Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan,. shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. I'm standing alone in front of the famous Vivant department store,. when a charming man named Aiden asks my opinion of the decor... -
![A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow]()
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
It's Zinnia Gray's twenty-first birthday, which is extra-special because it's the last birthday she'll ever have. When she was young, an industrial accident left Zinnia with a rare condition. Not much is known about her illness, just that no one has lived past twenty-one...fantasy · young adult · magic · contemporary · urban fantasy · new adult · dark · paranormal · length-novella · audiobook -
![Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher]()
Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher
Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he's called to the river to examine the latest in a series of mysterious bodies, mangled by some unknown force. Galen is a paladin of a dead god, lost to holiness and no longer entirely sane...fantasy · m-m · mystery · dual-pov · tortured hero · humor · sweet-hero · male-pov · third-person-pov · forced proximity -
![Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon]()
Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon
Eve had one job. Kill Adam. But when her mark for the night turns out to be a gift-wrapped omega, Eve can’t resist delaying the job and enjoying the opportunity before her. One bite is all it takes. That’s what Adam is counting on. One bite and he might live till morning. Success is complicated when the trap he lays catches one bad alpha. -
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![Wyn by Lily Mayne]()
Wyn by Lily Mayne
I am a monster. A ghoul. A demon. The bogeyman. I have been called all of them. Most creatures fear me, but humans are repulsed by me. They are terrified of me. They have created legends about me, ever since they became aware of my existence when the tear between our worlds grew and we—the monsters from their nightmares—flooded through in our droves. There is only one human who isn’t afraid of me...m-m · age difference · paranormal · dystopian · grumpy sunshine · anal sex · fantasy · monsters · possessive hero · military -
![Never Stay Gone by Tal Bauer]()
Never Stay Gone by Tal Bauer
Six bodies in a single grave… in the same West Texas country where Dakota left everything behind. Every beat of my heart belongs to you. Thirteen years ago, Dakota Jennings thought he'd found his forever when he fell in love with Shane Carson. But one afternoon shattered their love story, and both Dakota and Shane left Rustler, Texas, with broken hearts...m-m · suspense · angst · contemporary · mystery · cowboys · second chances · western · friends to lovers · military -
![Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Katee Robert, Claire Contreras, Pam Godwin, Skye Warren]()
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Katee Robert, Claire Contreras, Pam Godwin, Skye Warren
Brand new holiday stories for bestselling authors! This boxed set contains powerful alpha men and heroines who bring them to their knees…. Enter the world of dark mansions and mysterious heroes. The notorious Morelli family hosts their annual Christmas ball. And you are invited to experience the sensual feast... -
![A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world. Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers...fantasy · vampires · from hate to love · royalty · magic · arranged marriage · new adult · paranormal · high fantasy · virgin hero -
![Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale]()
Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale
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. Somewhere she can pretend she’s just like everyone else...paranormal · shapeshifters · fantasy · reverse harem · poly · new adult · high-school · fated-mates · death · contemporary -
![Lords of Mercy by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue]()
Lords of Mercy by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
I came back to Forsyth and agreed to be their Lady for two reasons: protection and revenge. I put up with the abuse, the degradation, the humiliation, and bided my time. I wanted vengeance and I took it. The Lords give as good as they get and the consequences were fierce, but there’s one truth when it comes to Killian, Dimitri and Tristian. They keep what’s theirs...stepsibling · dark · reverse harem · poly · from hate to love · cruel hero · pregnancy · contemporary · alpha male · new adult -
![I Will Revel in Glory by C.M. Stunich]()
I Will Revel in Glory by C.M. Stunich
What sort of girl falls in love with four outlaws? What sort of girl plays with fire for the fun of it? I’m the salvation for the dirty throne of the city’s underworld, the only person who can secure a future for the Death by Daybreak Motorcycle Club...suspense · new adult · military · reverse harem · poly · age difference · contemporary · dark · mafia · menage -
![Sweet Talk by Cara Bastone]()
Sweet Talk by Cara Bastone
Listening Length: 5 hours and 42 minutes. Stay up all night with this funny, surprising romantic comedy from Audie Award-nominee Cara Bastone — scripted exclusively for audio! It’s officially booty o’clock, I’m alone again in my kitchen choking down a slice of terrible chocolate cake…and I’m pretty sure I just got drunk texted by the man I have a ginormous crush on... -
![Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux]()
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux
Juniper. After a cult tried to sacrifice me to their wicked God, I went on the run, doing whatever was necessary to survive. Until a demon offered me a deal: give him my soul and he'll help me claim the vengeance I seek. Blood will be spilled, and the monsters I once ran from will soon be running from me. But damning my soul was just the beginning - it's my heart the demon wants next. Zane...demons · dark · paranormal · vengeance · bdsm · tortured heroine · contemporary · suspense · magic · age difference -
![Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux]()
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux
Explore the darker side of desire and human nature in this edgy, intense, searingly sexy, dark paranormal romance from TikTok phenom Harley Laroux – now with bonus content for fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Katee Robert, Harper L. Woods, and Laura Thalassa. ✳DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with exclusive content, stenciled edges, reversible dust jacket, foil stamping, and designed endpapers! ✳...fantasy · paranormal · dark · demons · horror · bdsm · monsters · from hate to love · magic · witches -
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![Unperfect by Susie Tate]()
Unperfect by Susie Tate
When Mia shows up for the interview at a well-known architecture firm, she only has 27p, a squashed loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter to her name. She needs this job. Even if she is scared to death of the owner of the company... -
![ReDawn by Janci Patterson, Brandon Sanderson]()
ReDawn by Janci Patterson, Brandon Sanderson
From #1 bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the second of three Skyward series novellas, each told from the perspective of a different member of the team back on Detritus. Read Alanik’s story between Starsight and Cytonic. “Don’t trust their lies. Don’t trust their false peace...science fiction · young adult · aliens · dystopian · war · futuristic · high fantasy · military · mystery · magic -
![Love, Comment, Subscribe by Cathy Yardley]()
Love, Comment, Subscribe by Cathy Yardley
From award-winning author Cathy Yardley comes Love, Comment, Subscribe, a fun, feisty romance about high school frenemies turned unlikely collaborators. Back in high school, Lily Wang wanted to be popular, but she considered herself lucky to be part of a tight group of oddballs and honors students called the Nerd Herd... -
![Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry]()
Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry
From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a small town, enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance. Winslow Covington believes in life, liberty and the letter of the law. As Quincy, Montana’s new chief of police, she’s determined to prove herself to the community and show them she didn’t earn her position because her grandfather is the mayor... -
![Say Yes to the Boss by Olivia Hayle]()
Say Yes to the Boss by Olivia Hayle
My billionaire boss is the absolute last person I’d marry. Until a deal with the devil forces me down the aisle. .. ready to say yes to the boss. I once compared Victor St. Clair to Satan, but that’s unkind. Even the devil treats his demons better than St. Clair treats me. I know his schedule by heart. He can’t remember my first name... -
![Caraval Paperback Boxed Set: Caraval, Legendary, Finale by Stephanie Garber]()
Caraval Paperback Boxed Set: Caraval, Legendary, Finale by Stephanie Garber
The paperback box set (3 books) of the #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series! All three books in the New York Times bestselling Caraval series are now available together in a beautiful paperback boxed set. Welcome, welcome to the world of Caraval—Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of the unbreakable bond between two sisters and the game that is more than what it seems. . -
![Burn for Me by Sara Cate]()
Burn for Me by Sara Cate
**This title was previously published in the Tangled Sheets anthology as Spitfire but has a new title, cover and added content! **. I ruined his life. It was my investigation that sent his father to jail. It was my fault his mother killed herself shortly after. I’ve regretted it every day since. When he shows up in my Journalism class, I know I’m in trouble. Cullen Ayers wants to make me pay... -
![Be Still My Heart by Sav R. Miller, Emily McIntire]()
Be Still My Heart by Sav R. Miller, Emily McIntire
Skelm Island, Maine has always been known for two things: lobsters and its broken lighthouse. But when corpses start showing up in the water, the isolated town becomes the face of a cryptic investigation. At the heart of which stands Lincoln Porter, a grumpy ex-SEAL whose lobstering business seems to attract more dead bodies than fish...suspense · mystery · contemporary · from hate to love · grumpy sunshine · office · cold hero · male-pov · small town · dual-pov -
![Unlawful by Q.B. Tyler]()
Unlawful by Q.B. Tyler
Widowed. Devastated. Alone. After watching her husband die in front of her eyes as a result of his own crimes, Aria Daniels needs a change. New town. New start. New life. Alessandro DeMarco comes charging into her life like a knight in shining armor, saying and doing all of the right things. Protective. Possessive. Gorgeous... -
![The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella]()
The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Your Life comes a humorous and heartwarming novel about family, set against the backdrop of the most fabulous party you've ever snuck into. It's been over two years since Effie's beloved parents got divorced, destroying the image of the happy, loving childhood she thought she had... -
![Worse Guy by Ruby Dixon]()
Worse Guy by Ruby Dixon
Crulden the Ruiner is the most dangerous gladiator in the galaxy. I’m his clone - equally ugly, equally dangerous, and just as feared. I’m also being held captive, since no one trusts a creature like me to be let loose. A curvy, determined human named Bee doesn’t think I’m a creature, though. In fact, she thinks I just need a guide... -
![Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I made my choice. I took the hard way out. Now all of our fates are riding on the dice I’m about to throw and luck never was on our side. I was whole once, with my boys in this slice of paradise we’d carved out for ourselves, but in the time that we were parted we grew up. Grew apart...contemporary · reverse harem · new adult · poly · dark · from hate to love · alpha male · vengeance · cruel hero · friends to lovers -
![Alien Orphan by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Orphan by Ursa Dax
“I have trained, battled, and fought my whole life. But winning my mate’s love is the greatest challenge I have ever faced. .. ”. MELANIE. After getting dumped on an alien planet and left for dead by Earth’s leaders, I’m learning to adapt and rebuild my life. It’s what I’m good at. Keeping my head down. Surviving... -
![Jack by Layla Fae]()
Jack by Layla Fae
Jack is a monster full of tricks… with one very special treat in his pants. Suzy is feeling lonely on Halloween. She performs a love spell, hoping to summon a nice, perfectly safe Mr. Hunky to keep her entertained… but she fails...paranormal · erotica · fantasy · anal sex · witches · insta-love · demons · age difference · humor · contemporary -
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![Tears of Salvation by Michelle Heard]()
Tears of Salvation by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel. ISABELLA. I was the party crasher. He was the Devil. Three months ago, I suffered a moment of insanity and had a one-night stand without even knowing who the man was. It was hot and unforgettable...contemporary · suspense · mafia · from hate to love · dark · alpha male · angst · rich heroine · length-medium · m-f -
![Sweeper by Amy Daws]()
Sweeper by Amy Daws
Coming November 4. The cocky footballer next door has some serious balls…luckily, Daphney Clarke knows how to play. Zander Williams is the hot new American determined to take European football by storm. His head is so big, it barely fits under his backwards hat. And when he’s recruited to one of the biggest up and coming clubs in London, he’s certain to make his name known... -
![Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley, Saxon James]()
Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley, Saxon James
WESTLY. The fall from NHL superstar to domestic disaster was swift and painful. When I became the legal guardian of my five younger siblings, I had no idea what I was doing. One year later, I’m still lost. Coaching CU’s hockey team might be the only thing I’m excelling at. But when our star forward is failing math, I have to do what it takes to keep him on the team...sports · m-m · age difference · college · contemporary · bisexual · from hate to love · athletes · grumpy sunshine · single-father -
![Alien Passion by Hannah Haze]()
Alien Passion by Hannah Haze
Falling for my alien prince and moving into his palace — the start of my happily-ever-after, right? Wrong. Life on his planet, Astia, is anything but a fairytale. Restricted, confined and repressed, my role as a prince’s mate is a far cry from my adventures as a space cadet. It seems I’m not the only one disgruntled with life on Astia. Rebellion is brewing...fantasy · science fiction · royalty · aliens · pregnancy · class difference · multicultural · breeding · creative-anatomy · futuristic -
![Dark Prince by Jagger Cole]()
Dark Prince by Jagger Cole
This is not a fairytale. There’s no glass slipper, only shards. Prince Charming is the villain, and happily ever afters are a myth. Except now, I need to construct one. Me, the fake princess, with a make-believe happily never after, to the anti-Prince Charming himself. Coldly beautiful, brutally ruthless, and heir to a criminal empire... -
![The Bratva's Heir by Jane Henry, Sophie Lark]()
The Bratva's Heir by Jane Henry, Sophie Lark
A stand-alone novel in the Underworld Kings series. Prison’s a dark, bleak place. But Clare brings me light. My sweet little bird will be my ticket to freedom. The first time I saw her, I had to have her. From her big, dark eyes, to the curves she can’t conceal. .. The way she can only hold my gaze so long. The way she shivers every time I move inside these chains...contemporary · suspense · mafia · dark · vengeance · bdsm · alpha male · forced proximity · bad boys · from hate to love -
![There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark]()
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark
I loathe Alastor Shaw. The city of San Francisco thinks we’re rival artists. In truth, we’re predators battling for hunting ground. We never chased the same prey. Until the night we both laid eyes on Mara Eldritch. Shaw wants to use her as a pawn in his twisted game. I’m fixated on her for a different reason…. She makes me feel things I never thought I could feel. Want things I never wanted...suspense · contemporary · dark · dual-pov · alpha male · bad boys · bdsm · cold hero · bondage · mystery
