Top new romance books in October 2024
Last updated:
October 31, 2024
October 2024 featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Morgan B. Lee, S.J. Tilly, Maiga Doocy, Danielle L. Jensen, Ana Huang, Lauren Roberts, Freida McFadden, Catharina Maura, Jordan Lynde and many more.
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Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
An enemies-to-lovers spicy novella set in the world of video gaming from the New York Times bestselling author of Problematic Summer Romance—now in print and ebook! Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis...contemporary · forced proximity · office · from hate to love · insta-love · new adult · humor · christmas · m-f · cheerful heroine -
Twisted Soul by Morgan B. Lee
The secret is out: I’m the prophesied scourge, and according to the Legacy Council, my quintet and I must be hunted down and destroyed immediately. With the size of the bounty they’ve put on our heads, there’s no telling who we can trust. Going on the run feels cowardly, but it’s necessary...paranormal · witches · shapeshifters · fantasy · m-f · poly · reverse harem · competent heroine · strong heroine · warrior-heroine -
Dear Rosie, by S.J. Tilly
Rosie. I was eight when Nathan moved away. He was my best friend. My only friend. My safe space. And then he was gone. And my life turned into Hell. But I survived. I broke free and made a life for myself. And I tried to forget about the boy who grew up to be Nate Waller, the famous retired football player. I really did try to forget... -
Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy
Desperate to undo the curse binding them to each other, an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell—only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together. Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics. He can summon butterflies with a song, or turn someone’s hair pink by snapping his fingers...fantasy · queer · magic · from hate to love · forced proximity · class difference · male-pov · high fantasy · m-m · slow burn -
The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen
In the fifth novel of the thrilling Bridge Kingdom series, a princess promised in marriage falls for the wrong brother, and their forbidden love threatens to destroy a fragile peace between kingdoms—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood... -
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The Striker by Ana Huang
She's the only woman he wants. .. and the only one he can't have. Asher Donovan is a living legend—the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they’re forced to “bond” during off-season cross-training...soccer · sports · contemporary · m-f · dual-pov · forced proximity · athletes · tortured heroine · super rich hero · forbidden love -
The Powerless & Reckless Collection by Lauren Roberts
The first two novels in the New York Times bestselling Powerless romantic fantasy series packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal are now available together in one collectible hardcover boxed set—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen. She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting. He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be... -
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot. Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect... -
Mine for a Moment by Catharina Maura
When the man she's always been in love with starts dating one of her friends, artist Serenity Adesina creates a to-do list that will help her get over him once and for all. The first item on that list? Losing her virginity to Archer Harrison, her older brother's billionaire best friend…and her boss. He's the perfect choice—alluring, caring, and entirely emotionally unavailable... -
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Until the World Falls Down by Jordan Lynde
Her freedom or her heart… in forty-eight hours, she'll lose one forever. When a brutal betrayal leaves twenty-eight-year-old Nell heartbroken, she makes a desperate plea for love—offering anything in exchange...fantasy · horror · from hate to love · dark · betrayal · captive · contemporary · magic · m-f · forced proximity -
Tempest of Wrath and Vengeance by Melissa K. Roehrich
The only way to survive in a realm full of villains is to become one. A Fated Purpose. Tessalyn Ausra has taken her revenge, and it’s never tasted so sweet. Feared by the rulers of Devram, she’s under the protection of the Achaz Kingdom where she can fulfill her purpose. But with power she can’t control and the bond still in place, she finds temptation and chaos around every corner...fantasy · fae · new adult · dark · horror · paranormal · m-f · from hate to love · forbidden love · love triangle -
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
A new winter holiday, enemies-to-lovers romance, from the undeniably funny and always spicy, USA Today bestselling author, Meghan Quinn. Every Kringle in Kringletown loved Christmas a lot. But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately did not. Cole was a recluse during the Kringle Christmas season. No one knew why, no one could quite give a reason... -
Gold Digger by Susie Tate
He’s a billionaire Duke, he owns a good ten per cent of the UK, and he’s been voted Britain's Sexiest Aristocrat, but Oliver Harding still doesn’t know what to do about the massive crush he has on his cleaner. Lottie’s clumsy and really crap at her job, but her laugh is infectious, her smile lights up the room, she’s insanely good at chess, and he can’t stop thinking about her... -
Axes and O's by Kayla Grosse
A vanilla businessman experiences a spicy bi-awakening when he gets snowed-in with a lumberjack couple in this MMF romance buzzing on BookTok. Picture being snowed in with a pair of loggers who look like they’ve stepped right out of your steamiest daydreams...m-m-f · forced proximity · contemporary · christmas · grumpy sunshine · bdsm · queer · poly · queer-awakening · m-m -
The Desire Variable by Ana D'Arcy
From the moment Andy starts working for Lex, their lives spiral into a chaos of heated arguments and forbidden desires. Soon, they must decide if their budding relationship is worth risking their careers. ✦•······················•✦•······················•✦. When Andrea "Andy" Walker lands her dream job at a tech company, her new colleagues welcome her with open arms... -
Psycho Alphas: Part One by Marie Mackay
Dark, deranged, and unhinged. .. No one's ever gonna want us Bunny, not really. I’m the kind of Omega only good for keeping Alphas out of ruts. Rejected by my own mate. Unwanted. Even though all I dream of is a sketchbook and an alpha to cuddle. Now, I've been kidnapped and dragged on stage for auction: to be sold like a trophy...omegaverse · poly · reverse harem · tortured heroine · contemporary · tortured hero · dark · angst · abduction · grumpy sunshine -
Unhinged Alphas by Lenore Rosewood
I'm a feral omega with one rule. Never get attached. Never let anyone in. But five alphas are about to shatter everything I thought I knew—and this time, I can’t blame it on my biology. The Ghosts are killers with fractured souls. Monsters in human skin. But somehow, they've become my monsters. Especially Wraith, the silent, scarred sentinel who sees me like no one else...omegaverse · dystopian · dark · from hate to love · poly · length-medium · futuristic · hurt-comfort · anal sex · creative-anatomy -
Donation Clinic by Alexis B. Osborne, Lindsay York
This book was previously published as Breeding Clinic by Alexis B. Osborne. "It’s the literary equivalent of a bunch of fetish gear covered in cream, tossed into a dumpster, and set on fire. " -A beta reader. My biology only wants me to give into this strange alpha because I’m carrying his baby. Kat wants a baby and has wanted one for years...insta-love · omegaverse · queer · m-f · creative-anatomy · reverse harem · poly · bisexual · alpha male · breeding -
Forged in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
A dark paranormal/ fantasy romance by bestselling author, Sadie Kincaid. Every few millennia, a child is born. Some say they’re marked with a curse. Others claim they possess the power of the ages. Meet Ophelia Hart. Lover of classic literature and unicorns. An orphan with nobody in her corner—no family, no friends...vampires · virgin heroine · poly · fantasy · reverse harem · bad boys · bisexual · paranormal · witches · college -
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Born into Chaos by Sonja Grey
She saved my life…and she’s never going to let me forget it. If I ever lay my hands on Svetlana Melnikov,. her dad has made it abundantly clear what will happen to me. It involves a dull blade and the loss of my favorite body part. Even with that threat hanging over me,. I want her. I want her more than I’ve ever wanted anything,. and now I’m in a mess and need her help...mafia · dark · breeding · found-family · virgin heroine · age difference · secret child · m-f · possessive hero · contemporary -
Sunlight by Devney Perry
From USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry comes a sweeping Western romance about undeniable attraction, unforeseen circumstances, and seemingly unbeatable odds. My first day in Montana, I got into a tug-of-war over a grocery store shopping cart. The most handsome man I’d ever seen broke up the scuffle before he asked me on a date...cowboys · forced proximity · found-family · western · dual-pov · grumpy sunshine · pregnancy · contemporary · boss & employee · office -
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, studying dark and ancient magic on a mountaintop in Wales. He prefers it that way, but when his friend Colin—who happens to be a ghost—asks him to attend a Yuletide wedding at a grand estate deep in the Welsh countryside, Bowen reluctantly agrees. Tamsyn Bligh is not a witch, but she makes her living off of them...humor · magic · contemporary · witches · paranormal · fantasy · christmas · urban fantasy · m-f · time travel -
Swordcrossed by Freya Marske
High heat. Low stakes. Sharp steel. The cozy, low stakes of Legends & Lattes meets the scorching bodyguard fantasy of Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash in this enemies-to-lovers romance where, yes, the swords do cross. A LitHub most anticipated book of 2024...m-m · queer · fantasy · anal sex · dual-pov · super rich hero · arranged marriage · friends to lovers · shy-hero · sweet-hero -
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
Two exes find themselves stuck at the same house for Christmas in this holiday romance by Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date. It's been five years since Charlotte Donovan was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée, and she’s doing more than okay...christmas · queer · humor · f-f · contemporary · second chances · forced proximity · colorado · usa · length-medium -
Between the Lines by Olivia Hayle
The mysterious stranger I spent an unforgettable night with is the billionaire who ruined my life… and now I have to live with him. He's all green eyes, mussed hair and a dirty mouth. He’s good at strip poker, and even better at what comes after. Two weeks later, I walk into a meeting in LA with the subject of my next memoir. .. and it’s him. Aiden Hartman...super rich hero · forced proximity · from hate to love · dual-pov · contemporary · friends to lovers · office · new adult · humor · m-f -
The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
From the author of the viral TikTok sensation, The Pumpkin Spice Café, comes the only spicy grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom you need this year! Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good. Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor taking a break from his life in California...christmas · small town · humor · contemporary · mystery · suspense · grumpy sunshine · office · new adult · m-f -
What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella
From #1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story—by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming—of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew. “The bravest book you’ll read all year. ”—Jodi Picoult. “What Does It Feel Like? is fiction, but it is my most autobiographical work to date. Eve’s story is my story. ”—Sophie Kinsella... -
Caraval Holiday Collection: Caraval, Legendary, Finale, Spectacular by Stephanie Garber
A gorgeous white boxed set (4 books) of the #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series to celebrate the publication of Spectacular ! For a limited time, all four books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series are now available together in a holiday repackage with exclusive white covers and stained edges... -
Spectacular by Stephanie Garber
Welcome, welcome back to the enchanting world of Caraval! Return to the legendary magic and the whimsical wonder with this beautifully illustrated holiday novella. Snowflakes are falling. Invitations are arriving. And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire. It’s Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city...fantasy · christmas · length-short · m-f · magic · new adult · abduction · competent heroine · sassy heroine · independent heroine -
Barbarian's Treat by Ruby Dixon
The brutal season is underway and the sa-khui tribe needs a break. What better way to shake things up than to celebrate another one of those strange human holidays? Claire suggests that Croatoan’s people enjoy Halloween, and the fun begins as everyone joins in. There are costumes! Vegetable carvings! An ice maze! And a surprise for a beloved couple... -
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman determined to save her family joins forces with an unlikely partner, in this steamy romantasy by USA Today bestselling author Ruby Dixon. As a Holder’s daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it’s a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away... -
The Monster's Mate by Jillian West
Life as a single mom to a kid that’s an entirely different species isn’t easy, but Charity is chugging along, doing the best she can. Keeping up with a precocious dragon shifter and working at The Monster’s Den account for all her free time. And she’s mostly okay with that, if a little lonely...paranormal · reverse harem · fated-mates · fae · single-mother · pregnancy · fantasy · magic · urban fantasy · found-family -
Training the Heart by Paisley Hope
In this steamy cowboy romance, a grumpy ranch owner and a sunny horse trainer must learn to work together—the second novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series. Wade Ashby doesn’t let anyone in. With the death of his father and his failed marriage, plus the weight of the family business on his shoulders, Wade has plenty to deal with... -
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Power Play by Chelsea Curto
Piper Mitchell needs one thing to go her way. Divorced, feeling stuck in her professional life and terrified of reentering the world of dating, she’s decided she’s going to work on something she can control: learning how to be good in the bedroom. Enter Liam Sullivan. The star NHL goalie might not be a people person, but he's the perfect teacher...hockey · sports · grumpy sunshine · athletes · found-family · marriage of convenience · humor · friends to lovers · m-f · office -
Brutal Husband by Lilith Vincent
My jealous, brutal husband is obsessed with me. Once, Nero was my savior. He protected me, craved me, hungered for me, and I burned for him. Then one terrible night he disappeared without a trace. For months, I searched for him like a good wife, and I prayed for him to come home. When he did, our dream marriage turned into a nightmare. He stalks me night and day... -
Alien Orc's Prize by Ursa Dax
My human Starlight Lottery bride was supposed to be a pawn, not become my most precious prize…. As the eldest prince of an ancient and regal orc bloodline, I should be focused on my lands and people. Instead, I’m constantly thwarting my family’s attempts to ensure that I produce an heir... -
Cut Short by Julia Wolf
A heartwarming, sexy, and hilarious romance with texting, banter, and the Running Man. .. Me: How did you get this number, Joe Silver? Him: I Googled you. Me: Wow, I'd make a terrible secret agent. Him: Lucky me. I fell in love with Joe Silver when I was 16 and told him when I was 17. He didn't return my feelings. .. at all... -
All Hallows Eve-Volume 1: A Halloween Why Boos Charity anthology by Victoria Sue, Cassandra Featherstone, Aly Beck, Kotah Jean
A Halloween Why Boos Charity anthology is a collection of original, brand new short stories. Participating authors for this. Ames Mills. Kotah Jean & Aly Beck. Sara Hinds. Cassandra Featherstone. Ruby Smoke. M. Bonnet. Taylor Schafer. Wren White. **All short stories in this volume will contain paranormal aspects... -
The Snowball Effect by Haley Cass
For the first time, Regan Gallagher is facing the world without her best friend by her side – no, Sutton isn’t dead but she is in Rome, following her dreams. And Regan really is thrilled for her. Left to her own devices, she’s doing… fine. Oh, except for the fact that her new roommate, Emma Bordeaux, has hated Regan since the literal day they’d met two years ago... -
Guarded by the Phantom by Layla Fae
She’s so pristine and innocent. I’ll drag her into obscenity. The senator’s daughter is being targeted by terrorists specializing in mind control. Considering the high-profile life she leads, filled with ballet performances, charity galas, and stifling political events, I am the worst possible fit for her. I don’t belong in polite society...

