Top new romance books in October 2023
Last updated:
October 31, 2023
October 2023 featuring new releases by Rebecca Yarros, Tim Paige, Liv Zander, Liz Tomforde, Elsie Silver, Hannah Grace, Hannah Grace, Rachel Gillig, Rachel Gillig, Shantel Tessier, Stephanie Garber and many more.
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Point of Origin by Rebecca Yarros, Tim Paige, Meg Sylvan
In Legacy, Colorado, our inheritance is simple: Fire and Heartbreak.Sebastian Vargas…he’s both. He was my best friend. My first love. My everything. Until he was my nothing. It’s been ten years since the wildfire that turned our small town to ashes, taking the lives of our fathers and their elite hotshot crew. Six years since Bash disappeared with my heart.No explanation. No goodbye...contemporary · new adult · men in uniform · friends to lovers · suspense · audiobook · angst · m-f · class difference · grumpy sunshine -
Shadows so Cruel by Liv Zander
More painful than love… are the secrets that bind and divide us. Adrift in a sky shadowed by war, We seek, we ache, Searching for the woman who fled us. We shattered her heart, but she unfurled her feathers, Our sweetheart, our little dove, Escaping our talons on pure white wings. One of us soars over battlements, Haunted by past mistakes, Vowing never to repeat them...shapeshifters · dark · fated-mates · fantasy · m-f-m · dvp · anal sex · cruel hero · poly · from hate to love -
Caught Up by Liz Tomforde
Kai: I’m a single dad and starting pitcher for Chicago’s MLB team. I’m stretched too thin, but I don’t want help raising my son. Each of his previous nannies only lasted a few weeks before I let them go. Now, my coach is putting his foot down by hiring the one person I can’t fire—his daughter. Miller Montgomery is the last woman I should fall for. Too wild, too young, and too unattached... -
Hopeless by Elsie Silver
Beau Eaton is the town prince, a handsome military hero with a tortured past. I’m the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks. He’s thirty-five and all man, and I’m twenty-two and all… virgin. He’s also my fiancé. Correction: my fake fiancé. We start out as a bet. He doesn’t believe that anyone holds my last name against me. So he offers me his to prove a point... -
Wildfire by Hannah Grace
The latest in the TikTok sensation and deliciously “swoonworthy” (Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author) Maple Hills series follows two summer camp counselors who reconnect after a sizzling one-night stand...contemporary · sports · new adult · forced proximity · humor · sassy heroine · dual-pov · praise-kink · college · shy-hero -
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Icebreaker, Wildfire by Hannah Grace
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched The Maple Hills Hannah Grace 2 Books Collection Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA... -
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
In the luscious, dark sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must face the consequences of what she's wrought - perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching.Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last, and most important one remains to be found: The Twin Alders... -
The Shepherd King Series, Set of 2 Books by Rachel Gillig
The Shepherd King Series, Set of 2 Books... -
Carnage by Shantel Tessier
An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier. Carnage is based in the Lords' world and can be read as a standalone.A PUPPET The men in the secret society known as the Lords think they rule the world. And in a way, they do. Each has sold their soul to the devil at a young age in exchange for power and wealth...dark · contemporary · dual-pov · suspense · bdsm · anal sex · abduction · new adult · forced proximity · vengeance -
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale... -
Little Stranger by Leigh Rivers
OWNING HER IS ALL HE EVER WANTEDShe betrayed him, and now he wants revenge against the sister who became his forbidden obsession the second he laid eyes on her. After she sends him to prison for years, he’s free and ready to haunt her.Everything about Olivia belongs to Malachi Vize.Her mindHer bodyHer soulHer fearHer painOn Halloween night, he can no longer lurk in the shadows...dark · forbidden love · dual-pov · anal sex · virgin hero · somnophilia · vengeance · possessive hero · contemporary · forced proximity -
In The Game by Sloane St. James
RaleighGrowing up, the ice was my safe space. I excelled at playing hockey. However, these days, it’s hockey players that provide sanctuary—one bed at a time. We have an arrangement, I offer them a night of pleasure, and in return, they grant me all the temporary, artificial love I can get my hands on. A chance to feel whole... -
Funny Feelings by Tarah Dewitt
When falling in love is the punchline…Farley Jones is a loud, chaotic, and hilariously clever standup comedian on the way to stardom. The only thing she loves more than the rush of telling jokes in front of a revved-up audience is her hot older manager Meyer, though he doesn’t have a clue. Keeping her feelings hidden from him is agony (a tragedy, even―in lieu of flowers, please send cash.. -
King of Wrath, King of Pride, King of Greed by Ana Huang
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be DispatchedKings of Sin Series 3 Books Collection Set By AnaKing ofAn arranged marriage billionaire romance standalone from New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang. She was my North Star, the brightest jewel in my sky. Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant... -
King of Greed by Ana Huang
He had her, he lost her…and he’ll do anything to win her back. Powerful, brilliant, and ambitious, Dominic Davenport clawed his way up from nothing to become the King of Wall Street. He has everything—a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. But no matter how much he accumulates, he’s never satisfied...contemporary · super rich hero · dual-pov · second chances · tycoon · multicultural · latinx-mc · possessive hero · angst · m-f -
Phobia by Ashlyn Drewek, Nyla K., Hellie Heat, A.L. Woods
The adrenaline rush, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations.The burst of pleasure, euphoria, and the loss of control.Some say fear and the excitement of arousal come from the same place in the brain. Twelve of your favorite bestselling M/M and M/F authors agree.Ashlyn Drewek, J. Dylan, Nyla K., Fae Quin, Victoria Woods, S.M. Landon, Michaela Cole, L.K. Reid, Roxanna C...dark · m-m · suspense · mystery · hurt-comfort · death · dual-pov · forced proximity · paranormal · fantasy -
Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
A sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert…Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is far from glamorous. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the limelight (one awkward tabloid photo was enough, thanks)... -
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
A land ravaged by storms and conquerors…A refuge across the sea that comes at a price…A volatile alliance between two bitter enemies…A growing attraction as dangerous as it is irresistible…On opposite sides of a vicious war, a soldier who can channel light magic and a prince who summons shadows find themselves locked in a deadly dance that neither can seem to truly win...fantasy · war · from hate to love · magic · arranged marriage · military · dual-pov · royalty · high fantasy · forced proximity -
Creepy Court vol. 2: A Monster Mall Anthology by C. Rochelle, Lily Mayne, Ashley Bennett, Maeve Black
Bright neon lights are humming. Tunes are cranked to the max. And everyone from preppies to punk rockers are chilling out at the Creepy Court Mall—the happening place in town. But behind the glam, things are stranger than they seem. Gnarly monsters hide in plain sight, and they’re on the prowl for their perfect mate...erotica · humor · paranormal · science fiction · fantasy · demons · monsters · explicit-plentiful · length-epic -
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The Girl I Once Loved by C.R. Jane, Ivy Fox
Someone once told me that there's a fine line between love and hate. They forgot to mention how that line, once broken, can never be mended. Skylar Ames. My stepsister. The very embodiment of all I’ve ever desired. She’ll forever hold my heart in her hands. I played my part and pushed her away, preferring to sacrifice my dreams, for hers... -
The Daddy Arrangement by Jesse H. Reign
Someone once told me I give Daddy Issues a bad name. I laughed at the time, but since I found myself living with my dad’s best friend, Stuart Wiseman, it doesn’t feel all that funny anymore.Living with him is a nightmare. He’s super pedantic about everything. He took one look at me and decided I need help with adulting, and he seems absolutely positive he’s the man for the job... -
Players by Jescie Hall
Toren Hollingsworth is your quintessential playboy: young, sexy, rich, and adored by women everywhere. He has what he thinks is a perfect life—that is, until he meets Scarlet Smith, aka the infamous NYC artist Scars. She plays the game better than anyone he’s ever encountered, and for the first time he’s at a loss... -
A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Flesh and Fire series…The only thing that can save the realms now is the one thing more powerful than the Fates...fantasy · new adult · paranormal · vampires · high fantasy · magic · dark · shapeshifters · fated-mates · anal sex -
Rage and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Half-angel Trinity and her bonded gargoyle protector, Zayne, have been working with demons to stop the apocalypse while avoiding falling in love. The Harbinger is coming…but who or what is it? All of humankind may fall if Trinity and Zayne can’t win the race against time as sinister forces gather... -
Now You're Mine by Morgan Bridges
The Protector :She’s in danger.Just the thought of this threatens my sanity.I’ll do anything to keep her safe…Even things that she doesn’t agree with.If she thinks stalking her was bad,Calista’s in for a surprise.The Prisoner :Hayden is certifiable.And I love him.What I don’t like are his methods of protection.Except the more perilous things become,the closer I get to him...contemporary · suspense · m-f · dark · super rich hero · forced proximity · abduction · new adult · possessive hero · pregnancy -
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts—the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks—hold the key to uncovering the truth... -
Madame by Sara Cate
They think they know me, but they have no idea. As a professional Domme, I see men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and I like it that way. I have a secret to protect—at all costs. So when the cocky, handsome, and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into my heart, I do the one thing I’ve always excelled at. I push him away—forever. And like a good boy, he listens...bdsm · erotica · contemporary · m-f-f · fem-dom · age difference · abuse · spanking · single-mother · super rich hero -
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
The adult debut of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen is a seductive new standalone novel set within her fan-favorite Kingdom of the Wicked world, perfect for readers of fantasy, romance, and mystery alike.Sinner. Villain. Ruthless.These are wicked names the Prince of Envy welcomes. They remind him what he isn’t: a saint...fantasy · demons · mystery · dual-pov · magic · fae · new adult · from hate to love · paranormal · high fantasy -
A Soul to Revive by Opal Reyne
All Emerie ever wanted was redemption.When a monster comes to Zagros Fortress, Emerie is tasked with capturing him. She never would have gone through with it had she known their treatment of him would be inhumane, nor can she stand by and allow it to continue.Unfortunately, agreeing to help him in his goal may not have been the wisest choice... -
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine–a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude…and sexy as hell...contemporary · college · heroine athlete · dual-pov · sports · grumpy sunshine · athletes · secret-relationship · cold hero · new adult -
Pheromone by C.M. Stunich
Humans … pets, meat, or mates. That’s the first thing I see when I open my eyes, that damn sign. Don’t fancy myself being sold for any of the above reasons, so I’m relieved when my buyer is killed by an … Um. Hot venom and horns and a violent grin. What the actual f*ck is that?! Or should I say who the actual f*ck is he ? Because he’s definitely male. Definitely big... -
Seminal by C.M. Stunich
I don’t play the role of the kidnapped princess very well.And I really hate the fated mates trope.Hello again, I’m Eve Wakefield, and I refuse to accept that I’m in love with an intergalactic moth prince.No.I don’t care how handsome he is, I don’t want to marry him.I don’t care if his parents have a sentient spaceship capable of eating entire planets.Love is earned, not swindled by pheromones... -
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
A grim and gothic new tale from New York Times bestselling author Alix E. Harrow about a small town haunted by secrets that can't stay buried and the sinister house that sits at the crossroads of it all.Eden, Kentucky, is just another dying, bad-luck town, known only for the legend of E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth-century author and illustrator who wrote The Underland--and disappeared...fantasy · mystery · paranormal · magic · contemporary · suspense · monsters · boss & employee · forced proximity · bisexual -
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Silent Lies by Neva Altaj
DRAGOThere is only one punishment for spies and liars,A slow and painful death.And my sweet, angelic wife,Who bewitched everyone in my home,From my men - even to my dogs,Is the worst traitor of all.But it seems I have fallen under her spell as well,With every smile, every ridiculous outfit,I'm struggling,And failing... -
The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle
The greatest mystery of all time...the history of human origins...will be revealed.In Antarctica, researchers discover a mysterious structure, buried in ice.In a lab in Jakarta, an autism researcher identifies a revolutionary treatment that could change everything.But these two incredible discoveries aren't what they seem...science fiction · mystery · suspense · dystopian · aliens · young adult · paranormal · time travel · contemporary · war -
Surviving Skarr by Ruby Dixon
Overnight, my life has changed to one of sheer survival.I wake up on a strange alien world covered in ice. I have no memories of myself, not even my name.And I've resonated to the biggest braggart on the planet. Skarr is a chest-beating alpha male gladiator with lizard genetics and an intense case of self-love. He tells everyone within hearing distance how amazing he is. Bleh... -
Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese
Childhood enemies discover the fine line between love and loathing in this heartfelt reimagining of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.Katerina Wilmot and Christopher Petruchio shared backyards as kids, but as adults they won't even share the same hemisphere. That is, until Kate makes a rare visit home, and their fiery animosity rekindles into a raging inferno... -
Thorns of Frost by Krista Street
Being entered into the Rising Queen Trial is equivalent to death. If I win, I’ll marry my enemy. If I lose, I’ll marry another fae of the king’s choosing. Either way, my freedom is lost unless I find a way to escape.Intent on fleeing, I train my new affinities and learn what’s needed to survive while pretending to vie for the throne...fantasy · fae · magic · from hate to love · fated-mates · possessive hero · new adult · paranormal · alpha male · royalty -
Paved in Rage by Sonja Grey
“I’ve changed my mind, malinkaya….I’ve decided to keep you.”Jolene:A violent underground fighter and a Bratva boss.Lev Melnikov is a walking red flag, but I can’t stay away.I need him to teach me how to fight so I can protect myself.Our arrangement is simple…until it’s not.Being close to him and feeling his sweaty body against mine makes it impossible to not want more...mafia · virgin heroine · insta-love · contemporary · possessive hero · dark · super rich hero · fighters · dual-pov · poor heroine -
Chasing Holiday Tail: A Holiday Rom-Com Charity Anthology by Serena Bell, Stina Lindenblatt, Tawdra Kandle, Brenda St. John Brown
"Get a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Fifteen of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors (#Chicks4Charity) have teamed up on #Books4Paws. This collection of festive shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain...

