Top new romance books in September 2021
Last updated:
September 30, 2021
September 2021 featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Liz Tomforde, Brynne Weaver, Rina Kent, Stacia Stark, Stephanie Garber, Meghan Quinn, Janci Patterson, Brandon Sanderson, Nyla K., Adelaide Forrest and many more.
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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships--but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation... -
![Becoming Selfish by Liz Tomforde]()
Becoming Selfish by Liz Tomforde
ELIThis is it. My senior year. My last shot to get called up to play in the National Hockey League. This season is about me. Though every season is about me. I’m the captain of my university’s hockey team—the top scorer both on and off the ice—and everyone on campus knows my name.I feel the pressure every single day.I can’t afford to get distracted...contemporary · new adult · sports · slow burn · dual-pov · college · virgin heroine · athletes · siblings-bff · length-epic -
![A Shadow In The Reaping by Brynne Weaver]()
A Shadow In The Reaping by Brynne Weaver
A dark, sexy, and wickedly funny new enemies-to-lovers romance for readers of Laura Thalassa, Sarah J Maas, Keri Maniscalco, and Jennifer L Armentrout. A siren who must stay silent to survive.An executioner with a bounty he cannot kill.Lu has been living a quiet, undercover life, a vampire hidden in the quaint village of Sanford...paranormal · vampires · fantasy · contemporary · magic · angels · monsters · witches · demons · werewolves -
![Reign of a King by Rina Kent]()
Reign of a King by Rina Kent
Nothing is fair in war.Jonathan King is every bit his last name.Powerful.Untouchable.Corrupted.He's also my dead sister's husband and way older than me.When I first met him as a clueless child, I thought he was a god.Now, I have to confront that god to protect my business from his ruthless grip.Little did I know that declaring a war on the king will cost me everything...suspense · age difference · dark · from hate to love · alpha male · contemporary · erotica · super rich hero · bdsm · mafia -
![Dance with the Demon by Stacia Stark]()
Dance with the Demon by Stacia Stark
What’s scarier than hunting demons?Being bonded to one of them.Ever since I got involved with the demons, my life has fallen apart. Now, I’m persona non grata with the mage council. And because of me, my sister is in danger. If that wasn’t bad enough, I’m also the lead suspect in an attempted murder. But it gets worse. I’m learning that everything I thought I knew about myself was a lie...urban fantasy · humor · paranormal · fantasy · demons · historical · magic · m-f · contemporary · fae -
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![Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber]()
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval, the first book in a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox was raised in her beloved father’s curiosity shop, where she grew up on legends about immortals, like the tragic Prince of Hearts...magic · fantasy · young adult · vampires · royalty · third-person-pov · non-human-hero · from hate to love · witches · love triangle -
![Kiss and Don't Tell by Meghan Quinn]()
Kiss and Don't Tell by Meghan Quinn
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.It all started when I got lost in the middle of the Canadian Rockies. A wicked thunderstorm sent my car mud sliding into a ditch and for a girl whose survival skills involve finding the nearest Starbucks, I was in deep trouble...humor · sports · contemporary · forced proximity · new adult · friends to lovers · insta-love · dual-pov · hockey · length-long -
![Sunreach by Janci Patterson, Brandon Sanderson]()
Sunreach by Janci Patterson, Brandon Sanderson
From #1 bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the first of three Skyward series novellas, each told from the perspective of a different member of the team back on Detritus. Read FM's story between Starsight and Cytonic.When a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky...science fiction · young adult · aliens · dystopian · futuristic · war · found-family · magic · high fantasy · mystery -
![Joyless by Nyla K.]()
Joyless by Nyla K.
Alabaster Penitentiary, Volume 2 Correctional officers get a bad rep. But in our case, it’s fully justified.We’re not 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 people… We’re guard dogs. As twisted as the inmates we patrol, courtesy of the monster who created us.Prisoners ourselves on an island of manipulation, we’ve spent years drowning in vices to dull reality. If these walls could talk, I’m telling you… they’d scream... -
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![Dreams of the Vengeful by Adelaide Forrest]()
Dreams of the Vengeful by Adelaide Forrest
Our love was written in blood, but our dream was born from death.Once upon a time, I had it all.Born heir apparent to one of the Six Families,I was destined for greatness.Wealth and power were in my blood, andsweet Thalia was one more means to an end... -
![Battle of the Bands by Katie Cotugno, Ashley Poston, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Preeti Chhibber]()
Battle of the Bands by Katie Cotugno, Ashley Poston, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Preeti Chhibber
Fifteen young adult authors and one real-life rock star band together for one epic—and interconnected—take on a memorable high school rite of passage.A daughter of rock ’n’ roll royalty has a secret crush. A lonely ticket taker worries about his sister. An almost-famous songwriter nurses old wounds. A stage manager tires of being behind the scenes... -
![The Taste of an Enemy by Holly Renee]()
The Taste of an Enemy by Holly Renee
Rich. Vicious. Vengeful. Forbidden. The Boys of Clermont Bay had always been untouchable. And Carson Hale was the worst of them all. He was pretentious and a player, and he had hated me for so long I forgot that we were ever anything more than enemies. Brutally beautiful and savagely heartless, his only plan was to ruin everything I loved... -
![The Deceit of a Devil by Holly Renee]()
The Deceit of a Devil by Holly Renee
Sinless. Stunning. Damaged. Tempting. Allie Taylor had been the girl I hated for as long as I could remember. And now she loathed me just as much. It didn’t matter that I betrayed her to save her. Completely devastated and infuriated by my dishonesty, she had no intentions of ever trusting me again. Her trust was shattered, her hate raging on with each second... -
![Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
She's been shoved into a cage for refusing to stop seeking revenge for the death of her sister.Sent to a noble's household, Scarlett Monrhoe finds herself locked away and forgotten by those who raised her until she's ready to fall into line, something she's never willing to do. Until she's offered a different choice...paranormal · fantasy · new adult · mystery · suspense · angst · high fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · vampires -
![Fierce Queen by Sadie Kincaid]()
Fierce Queen by Sadie Kincaid
My name is Alana Montoya. My husband is the King of L.A. And I am his Queen. I never asked for this life, but now that it’s mine, I will fight for it with every breath in my body. Our love is fire and fury, burning brighter than the heat of a thousand suns... -
![Head Above Water by C.E. Ricci]()
Head Above Water by C.E. Ricci
That’s the thing about hearts—Like waves, they break too.Grief.I’ve never battled with the raw, debilitating pain that comes with it.Then a twist of fate hits me out of nowhere, and I can barely keep from drowning.It’s like weights tied to my ankles in the middle of a raging ocean.I’m helpless, with no way to swim back to the surface...new adult · m-m · from hate to love · contemporary · angst · cheating · other-man-woman · death · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![Heavy by Cate C. Wells]()
Heavy by Cate C. Wells
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Heavy: Dina is off limits. She’s my brother Wall’s little sister. She’s wired different, and despite the malice aforethought, she’s innocent. She wants me to help her bury a body. I want to unravel her beautiful brain.I want to let her explore me—and watch the light in her eyes when she discovers what she needs and how badly she needs it. I want her... -
![Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore]()
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
Going toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do?London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted "just" three things in life:1. Acclaim as an artist.2. A noble cause.3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentleman... -
![Curse of Shadows and Thorns by L.J. Andrews]()
Curse of Shadows and Thorns by L.J. Andrews
A bargain between enemies. A curse without an end. A love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.Long ago, Elise's ancestors stole the crown from the fae king. As the niece of the brutal, current king, her purpose is to do whatever is asked to ensure her family keeps the throne for centuries to come...historical · fantasy · vikings · legends & fairy tales · royalty · alpha male · high fantasy · angst · paranormal · from hate to love -
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![Prince of Night by L.J. Andrews]()
Prince of Night by L.J. Andrews
The dragon mage was never supposed to exist.His bond with the queen of wyverns just became an act of war. Teagan isn't an ordinary mage. Knowing who his parents are changes everything. Now, he's going to get Jade back from the slippery, Prince of Night--and he's not going to ask nicely.But nothing ever goes according to plan... -
![Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews]()
Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews
The final stand between mages and dragons begins.Hidden behind protected stone walls, elemental dragons and mystical mages await the day darkness finds them again. They fought a battle, and were forced to run for their lives. Even still, lives were lost. Teagan reluctantly finds himself as the mage others turn toward to lead them safely through the war... -
![The Legacy by Elle Kennedy]()
The Legacy by Elle Kennedy
Four stories. Four couples. Three years of real life after graduation…A wedding.A proposal.An elopement.And a surprise pregnancy.Can you guess which couple is which?Come for the drama, stay for the laughs! Catch up with your favorite Off-Campus characters as they navigate the changes that come with growing up and discover that big decisions can have big consequences…and big rewards...new adult · contemporary · young adult · college · sports · pregnancy · alpha male · athletes · found-family · hockey -
![I am Dressed in Sin by C.M. Stunich]()
I am Dressed in Sin by C.M. Stunich
What sort of girl steals a motorcycle from outlaws?What sort of girl blooms in the face of danger, like a rose with thorns?I’m the queen to a dirty throne of men and mania, a dissenter that’s supposed to be a quiet accomplice to the Death by Daybreak Motorcycle Club...reverse harem · age difference · contemporary · dark · mafia · new adult · poly · erotica · alpha male · bikers -
![Payback Princess by C.M. Stunich]()
Payback Princess by C.M. Stunich
Finding out you’re the daughter of a famous serial killer isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. My father—the Seattle Slayer—is charismatic, intelligent, and charming. He’s also trying to teach me to kill people, so … his good qualities don’t seem to matter much. He’s kidnapped my boyfriend, a guy that I used to hate but grew to love. Parrish, I’m coming for you...suspense · new adult · reverse harem · poly · contemporary · dark · young adult · high-school · slow burn · possessive hero -
![Hooked by Emily McIntire]()
Hooked by Emily McIntire
He wants revenge, but he wants her more. Once Upon A Time, there was a little boy. His belly full of laughter, his life full of joy. Until one day, something changed; stripped his innocence away.The hole inside making space for the devil to come and play. His dreams gone forever, he grew up way too fast. An endless night of crocodiles, and watches made of glass...contemporary · suspense · legends & fairy tales · mystery · dark · new adult · from hate to love · mafia · age difference · abuse -
![Second Comes War by Lilith Vincent]()
Second Comes War by Lilith Vincent
First I bled. Then I fought. Now, it’s war.Fate turned on me, chewed me up and spat me out. I’ve been dragged down into the depths of hell until my lungs are burning and the light of day has turned blood red.But I’m still breathing.Fate turned on them, as well. The devil princes who rule this city, and who dare try and rule me...contemporary · new adult · suspense · reverse harem · mafia · poly · age difference · erotica · forced proximity · forbidden love -
![With You Forever by Chloe Liese]()
With You Forever by Chloe Liese
Cozy up for a heartfelt, humorous, sizzling slow-burn in this marriage of convenience romance about finding love—and home—in the most unlikely of places. Axel Rooney Sullivan is sunshine incarnate. Warm, bright, always smiling, she’s everything I’m not and the last person I have any business desiring. Desperate to hide a hopeless attraction, I’ve done everything possible to keep my distance.. -
![Sam's Secret by Ruby Dixon]()
Sam's Secret by Ruby Dixon
Life has taught me that I can't trust anyone. Not friends, not family. In the worst, darkest moments, no one can be counted on to have your back. Even a billion miles away from Earth, on a remote icy planet, I still feel alone. The only consolation? I haven't resonated. It's not that I don't want love or children. I just can't trust anyone, even myself... -
![Corsairs: Straik by Ruby Dixon]()
Corsairs: Straik by Ruby Dixon
What’s worse than finding a lost ship full of stolen humans? It’s finding out that your family is responsible. This is a wrong I have to somehow right, so I take off to find answers…and discover one of those kidnapped humans has stowed away on my ship. She’s furious that I’ve deserted her friends. She’s determined to make me pay... -
![The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling]()
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong.Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend...witches · magic · paranormal · from hate to love · contemporary · second chances · humor · mystery · fantasy · small town -
![Stolen Crown by S. Massery]()
Stolen Crown by S. Massery
The conclusion to Aiden and Gemma's story... -
![Falling in Reverse by Julia Wolf]()
Falling in Reverse by Julia Wolf
Ronan Walsh.Delicious Irish accent. Built like a slab of marble. Infuriatingly controlling.My new bodyguard...All I want is to rock hard with my band, The Seasons Change, and finally live my life exactly how I please. No one telling me what to do, no constraints, total freedom.Too bad I’ve managed to piss someone off.Crazed fan or bitter ex, it doesn’t really matter, since the result is the same... -
![Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune]()
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune
Welcome to Charon's Crossing.The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through.When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead.And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he’s definitely dead...fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · death · m-m · humor · urban fantasy · magic · multicultural · mature couple -
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![Deserted by Jaymin Eve]()
Deserted by Jaymin Eve
A standalone story in the Shadow Beast Shifters world. Best read after Reborn for storyline continuity.Melalekin "Angel" of the Honor Meadows has been a warrior her entire life. Battle. Death. Loss. They were her constant companions until the day she met Mera Callahan. A shifter who ended up being so much more. A shifter who changed her life, and now... she has been reborn...angels · urban fantasy · fantasy · magic · vampires · from hate to love · paranormal · shapeshifters · fae · werewolves -
![Beneath the Wreckage by Catherine Cowles]()
Beneath the Wreckage by Catherine Cowles
It was supposed to be a summer we’d never forget.Instead, everything was stolen from me.The best friend who was more like a sister. The innocent way I looked at life.Leaving me with only unanswered questions. Returning to the island is the second chance I didn’t know I needed.And Hunter is the surprise that knocks me sideways. There’s a hurt in him that calls to my own... -
![Kraving Tavak by Zoey Draven]()
Kraving Tavak by Zoey Draven
A female is the last thing I want or need.Doesn’t matter if they’re Laoti, or Luxirian, or human….females mean trouble and I’m so vauking tired of trouble.What I want is to spend my days in peace. After years of working in a brothel, of being pawed at and owned and consumed by women, I want to be left alone.Then I see her... -
![Peter Cabot Gets Lost by Cat Sebastian]()
Peter Cabot Gets Lost by Cat Sebastian
Summer 1960:After years of scraping by, Caleb Murphy has graduated from college and is finally getting to start a new life. Except he suddenly has no way to get from Boston to Los Angeles. Then, to add to his misery, there's perfect, privileged Peter Cabot offering to drive him... -
![Savage Bonds by J. Bree]()
Savage Bonds by J. Bree
With my gift coursing through my veins, the tables have turned on the Draven Campus. I’m no longer the Giftless reject, no longer the girl who’s fair game to the other students for daring to run away from my Bonds. But there are bigger problems heading my way. With destiny pushing me closer and closer to each of my Bonds, I’m fighting tooth and nail against nature to keep my distance... -
![Sold by Clarissa Wild]()
Sold by Clarissa Wild
Top 40 Amazon Bestseller!Sold to the mob boss, now she becomes his prey.I am Marcello Dellucci, new don of the Dellucci Mafia.And my devilish reign over the city has only just begun.But when a beautiful girl steps onto the auction stage I forget everything I'm supposed to be.I want to claim her, no matter the cost.So I buy her body and take everything she has to give.Now she's my pet, my Kitten.. -
![The Orc's Bride by Layla Fae]()
The Orc's Bride by Layla Fae
Orcs killed my family. They order us around and take from us what they want. And I am determined to end their rule. So when the ferocious silver-eyed orc says he’ll carry me away from my backwater village right to the orc capital, I take this chance. Being among orcs and having access to their Imperator, I can save humankind.There is only one complication. This orc wants me to become his mate...
