Top new romance books in September 2022
Last updated:
September 30, 2022
September 2022 featuring new releases by Toni Aleo, Heidi McLaughlin, Rina Kent, Rachel Gillig, Becka Mack, Helen Scheuerer, Helen Scheuerer, Sarah Adams, Leigh Bardugo, Stacia Stark, Stephanie Garber and many more.
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Dissent: A Charity Romance Anthology by Toni Aleo, Heidi McLaughlin, J. Sterling, Donna Grant
For National Read a Book day, DISSENT is available in eBook and paperback!DISSENT is a charity romance anthology with NEW, never before published content from over 150 authors of all romance genres. All proceeds from the eBook and paperbacks will be donated to organizations benefiting reproductive rights in the United States, particularly in areas where people need them more than ever...contemporary · dark · m-m · new adult · age difference · mafia · friends to lovers · alpha male · marriage of convenience · queer -
![God of Pain by Rina Kent]()
God of Pain by Rina Kent
I made a terrible mistake.Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.So I thought it was over.Until he awakens a beast inside me.My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton's worst enemy.He won’t stop until he breaks me...virgin heroine · possessive hero · dark · college · bdsm · cold hero · mafia · contemporary · super rich hero · alpha male -
![One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig]()
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.But nothing comes for free, especially magic... -
![Play With Me by Becka Mack]()
Play With Me by Becka Mack
I’m the star right winger for the Vancouver Vipers, an unstoppable force, fast as lightning. My dream come true, and I’ve worked my whole life to get here. I don’t plan on giving it up, but if I want to keep playing hockey, I’m going to need all my limbs. To ensure my body parts stay intact, I only need to follow one simple rule.Don’t touch my captain’s little sister.Seems easy enough... -
![To Wield a Crown by Helen Scheuerer]()
To Wield a Crown by Helen Scheuerer
A final quest. A people divided. Can one cyren turn the tides of fate?The time has come to obtain the final birthstone of Saddoriel. Reeling from a near-deadly sacrifice, Roh must rally all her strength if she is to take her place upon the throne.But with cyrenkind divided and enemies closing in, the road to Lochloria and beyond is more dangerous than ever... -
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![An Alchemist's Vow by Helen Scheuerer]()
An Alchemist's Vow by Helen Scheuerer
Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Shelby Mahurin and Tricia Levenseller, An Alchemist’s Vow is the FREE prequel novella to Helen Scheuerer’s next binge-worthy romantic fantasy series.With her death carved into a magic fate stone, Althea Zoltaire has always longed for one thing: to become a legendary warrior...fantasy · high fantasy · young adult · new adult · length-novella · magic · m-f · independent heroine · non-hea · open-door -
![When in Rome by Sarah Adams]()
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
Opposites certainly attract for the stranded pop star and small-town baker in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.Amelia Rose, known as Rae Rose to her adoring fans, is burned-out from years of maintaining her "princess of pop" image... -
![The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo]()
The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo
Before he ruled Ravka, before he was the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy with an extraordinary gift. In this prequel story to the New York Times-bestselling Grisha Trilogy, Leigh Bardugo takes us into Ravka's mysterious past, when Grisha lived as fugitives and the Darkling took his first steps on the path to power...fantasy · young adult · magic · high fantasy · paranormal · dark · witches · dystopian · male-pov · mystery -
![Unnatural Magic by Stacia Stark]()
Unnatural Magic by Stacia Stark
If there’s one thing I loathe, it’s being told what to do.I was kept ignorant and sheltered my whole life. Now that I’m free, I’ll never be coddled again.Even if the smoking hot werewolf king thinks coddling is perfectly acceptable.Because something’s hunting humans in my city. Something that kills like a werewolf, but displays those kills publicly–as if taunting the authorities...fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · demons · magic · witches · shapeshifters · fae · werewolves · fated-mates -
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![The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber]()
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
The fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.Not every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again...legends & fairy tales · royalty · paranormal · forced proximity · fantasy · mystery · young adult · magic · high fantasy · vampires -
![Never Lie by Freida McFadden]()
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate… with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end...mystery · suspense · contemporary · horror · death · dual-pov · mental illness · new adult · abuse · length-medium -
![Dreams of the Wicked by Adelaide Forrest]()
Dreams of the Wicked by Adelaide Forrest
They promised me to him.Now we’ll destroy one another.I never should have fallen in love with him.He makes me believe he loves me—the only good in a life I’ve never wanted.By the time his manipulation and lies come to light, it’s far too late to shield my heart.He isn’t the only one keeping a secret, though, and mine just might save me from his possession... -
![Seraph by Lily Mayne]()
Seraph by Lily Mayne
I’ve already mentally prepared myself to kill the screaming, murderous monster in the cage outside our camp.I’m used to it. It’s what I do here. Kill monsters and other people. And this monster, Seraph, is particularly unstable—has been since the moment he arrived from Collector Mary’s monster menagerie to the west, where the military stashed him away.He’s in pain. I can see it... -
![Eternally Yours by Kendare Blake, Marie Rutkoski, Casey McQuiston, Sandhya Menon]()
Eternally Yours by Kendare Blake, Marie Rutkoski, Casey McQuiston, Sandhya Menon
Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons—the paranormal is full of unusual beings. The stories in this anthology imagine worlds where the only thing more powerful than the supernatural, is love...fantasy · young adult · paranormal · vampires · urban fantasy · contemporary · anthologies · monsters · fated-mates · length-long -
![Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich
There was no preparing for her storm.Wrath.When they met her, she was a whirlwind of shadows and darkness. Standing among the ashes of betrayal and grief, now she is a tempest of rage and malice. Queen Scarlett Aditya will hunt them all down, one by one, and make them pay. Starting with the one who took her brightest star from her.Acceptance.She knows she will come for her...fantasy · fae · magic · vampires · shapeshifters · dark · from hate to love · fated-mates · strong heroine · new adult -
![Rivain by C.E. Ricci]()
Rivain by C.E. Ricci
Free novella downloadable on the author's website...m-m · contemporary · sports · hurt-comfort · queer · football · length-novella · new adult · grumpy sunshine · anal sex -
![A Ryan Halloween by Sadie Kincaid]()
A Ryan Halloween by Sadie Kincaid
When Jessie Ryan says that nothing about Halloween can scare her, her four determined husbands take up the challenge to change her mind. Will a single night at their lake house in the woods be enough to do that?Featuring four incredibly hot, possessive, masked men, punishment, praise and a whole load of spice, A Ryan Halloween will leave you gasping for breath and begging for more... -
![Nicky the Driver by Cate C. Wells]()
Nicky the Driver by Cate C. Wells
He can’t take his eyes off me.I remember Nicky Biancolli from school. Back then, he was always staring. My cousin warned him off, and after that, he faded into the background. Now, ten years later, he’s in my mother’s kitchen at two in the morning, and there’s a dead man in a pool of blood on the floor... -
![Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco]()
Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco
Emilia is reeling from the shocking discovery that her twin sister, Vittoria, is alive. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. Emilia doesn’t simply desire his body, she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her...new adult · mystery · demons · vampires · urban fantasy · young adult · fantasy · witches · dark · magic -
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![First Down by Grace Reilly]()
First Down by Grace Reilly
Tutoring the star quarterback in exchange for a few fake dates won’t lead to anything more… right? James Football is my everything. I live, eat, breathe the sport...football · new adult · contemporary · college · sports · forced proximity · dual-pov · friends to lovers · hockey · athletes -
![Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux]()
Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux
I was supposed to have it all.I’d been Prom Queen, Cheer Captain - high school’s most savage Queen Bee. I could have everything I wanted.Except them. The freaks, the weirdos, the school’s ultimate losers: Manson, Jason, Lucas, and Vincent. Our hatred for each other couldn’t keep us apart, not even when my own mistake got Manson expelled and made me the ultimate villain to the rest of them... -
![The Umbra King by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
The Umbra King by Jamie Applegate Hunter
The morally grey don’t want redemption. They want retribution.After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Aurora “Rory” Raven spends years forging herself into a ruthless vigilante killer...fantasy · dark · from hate to love · paranormal · new adult · magic · forced proximity · urban fantasy · fae · fated-mates -
![Heat for Hire by V.K. Ludwig]()
Heat for Hire by V.K. Ludwig
Scarred. Stranded. Oh… and in heat.ElliI thought things were a struggle when my insurance refused to pay for my breast reconstruction surgery. But here I am, crashing my omega-classified ladyparts on a planet that makes me do silly things—like dry-hump the big, scaled, growly police officer who pulls me from the wreck. Until the next ship leaves for Earth, I have to embrace my inner omega... -
![Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne]()
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
From USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game Sally Thorne comes something a little unexpected… a historical rom-com that imagines Victor Frankenstein’s sheltered younger sister, and her attempts to create the perfect man.For generations, every Frankenstein has found their true love and equal, unlocking lifetimes of blissful wedded adventure...fantasy · historical · paranormal · science fiction · mystery · new adult · humor · love triangle · insta-love · regency -
![Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory]()
Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
An intoxicating and sparkling new romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running the family winery with her brother. Enter Luke: sexy, charming, and best of all in the too-small world of Napa, a stranger...contemporary · african-american · multicultural · humor · black-mc · length-long · audiobook · open-door -
![Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj]()
Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj
SergeiHome,Bratva is my home.My sanctuary from the past.The only place where a killing machine like me belongs.Sometimes, my demons come rushing back,And I feel out of control, full of rage,Close to losing myself completely.Until a broken, injured woman stumbles onto my path,Awakening my protective instincts,And sending my demons to sleep.Keeping her prisoner is my only option...mafia · age difference · dark · forced proximity · alpha male · grumpy sunshine · contemporary · insta-love · suspense · erotica -
![Igor's Kitchen: Painted Scars by Neva Altaj]()
Igor's Kitchen: Painted Scars by Neva Altaj
Featuring Igor and what happens in the pakhan’s kitchen. You can read this bonus scene at any moment, after reading book 1 (Painted Scars). There are no spoilers for other books...length-novella · contemporary · mafia · humor · new adult · north-america · usa · illinois · male-pov · glimpses-kisses -
![Brutal Intentions by Lilith Vincent]()
Brutal Intentions by Lilith Vincent
He’s devious. Corrupted. And his brutal heart wants me. Lazzaro Rosetti just locked eyes with fresh prey: the virginal, high-school girl from a rival family. Me, Mia Bianchi.He’s screwed his way through half the city’s female population and he’s running wild—until his family finds a way to curb his behavior by forcing him to wed... -
![Hall of Blood and Mercy: The Complete Trilogy by K.M. Shea]()
Hall of Blood and Mercy: The Complete Trilogy by K.M. Shea
I'm one scrappy wizard.As someone with barely a flicker of magic, I've spent my life being mocked and surviving fights with bullies. But when my parents die in an accident, and I find myself responsible for our whole wizard house and family, I know my usual tactics aren't going to cut it...fantasy · magic · vampires · urban fantasy · paranormal · mystery · humor · from hate to love · angst · fae -
![Lost in Time by A.G. Riddle]()
Lost in Time by A.G. Riddle
Control the past.Save the future. One morning, Dr. Sam Anderson wakes up to find that the woman he loves has been murdered. For Sam, the horror is only beginning. He and his daughter are accused of the crime. The evidence is ironclad. They will be convicted. And so, to ensure his daughter goes free, Sam does what he must: he confesses. But in the future, murderers aren't sent to prison...science fiction · time travel · mystery · suspense · dystopian · paranormal · fantasy · length-long · audiobook -
![Rose and Rotshade by Marie Mackay]()
Rose and Rotshade by Marie Mackay
The monsters we face at war are nothing to the ones awaiting us at the palace…Oh come off it. You’ve read the other three books. Why is Marie making me write this?You know I’m pissed.You know I’m running out of time.Go bloody read it.Yours truly.The Witcher meets Zodiac Academy in a four book romance. Broody vampires. Enemies to lovers. Monsters and magic. Check. Check. Check. All the good stuff...paranormal · vampires · fantasy · shapeshifters · m-f · length-long · dystopian · angst · new adult · high fantasy -
![My Russian Salvation by Sonja Grey]()
My Russian Salvation by Sonja Grey
This isn’t about rekindling an old flame. This is about vengeance, plain and simple. Vadim:The last time I saw her, she turned down my marriage proposal. Now she’s in desperate need of my help. I thought I’d put the past behind me, but seeing her again is bringing back everything I’ve worked so hard to bury. I’m no longer the man she thinks I am...contemporary · new adult · suspense · length-short · mafia · dark · angst · m-f · age difference · second chances -
![The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling]()
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
Welcome to Spooky Season!! The follow-up to Erin Sterling’s New York Times bestselling hit The Ex Hex features fan favorite Gwyn and the spine-tinglingly handsome Wells Penhallow as they battle a new band of witches and their own magical chemistry.Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen...from hate to love · contemporary · forced proximity · paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · humor · witches · mystery · new adult -
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![Founded on Rejection by Kat Singleton]()
Founded on Rejection by Kat Singleton
I'll only disappoint you.That sentence should’ve deterred me from Poe Hanson—it should’ve at least kept me from falling in love with him.The problem was, by the time he uttered those words it was already too late. He already had my heart, whether he wanted it or not.From the moment I first saw his sad eyes and guitar-worn hands, I knew I wanted him. His darkness spoke to my darkness... -
![Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano]()
Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano
His dark destiny awaits, and nothing will stand in his way. Except her. Dark lord.Demon spawn. Prophesied realm destroyer. With a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s destiny could be nothing but nefarious, and with the completion of his most vicious spell, Damien is on the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability all of his dark machinations have led to.And then, her. Bubbly... -
![Dark Eyed Devil by Olivia Hayle]()
Dark Eyed Devil by Olivia Hayle
Hayden Cole was good times dressed like bad news.Dark hair falling over eyes that had seen too much.Full lips curving into a smile that set my body on fire.The way he disliked everything about my sheltered world, except me.I spent years in love with the groundkeeper’s nephew.In the darkness, in the silence, our hearts spoke the same language... -
![Because I Want You by Claire Contreras]()
Because I Want You by Claire Contreras
From New York Times bestseller Claire Contreras comes a new, sexy standalone mafia romance novel…Roselyn Vega - When Gabriel De Luca waltzed into the nightclub where I was bartending, looking like he'd just stepped out of the pages of GQ Magazine: Wall Street Edition, it felt like fate. I hadn't seen him in ten years, but it felt like no time had passed between us... -
![The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas]()
The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas
From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block... -
![All I Have: Part One by Ames Mills]()
All I Have: Part One by Ames Mills
Growing up as an outsider is never easy. I was the product of an affair, and when my father stepped up to raise me, my mother handed me over, no questions asked.I had my brother Luca and my niece Alessa; that’s all I needed. When Luca passed away, it thrust Alessa and me into leading the Italian Mafia...mafia · contemporary · suspense · new adult · poly · dark · m-m-m · m-m-f · bisexual · forced proximity -
![Queen by S. Massery]()
Queen by S. Massery
I was a thief.The guys I’m falling in love with turned me into a fighter.And when the city tried to make me disappear, I rebelled.But now I know the truth.I wasn’t meant to linger in the shadows.I am a queen.And I will take what I am due.Sterling Falls is a dark, gothic reverse harem romance series with enemies to lovers, romantic suspense, and new adult themes...reverse harem · suspense · from hate to love · dark · new adult · mystery · menage · mafia · erotica · poly
