Top new romance books out this week: 14 Jan - 20 Jan 2024
Last updated:
January 20, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Heather Fawcett, Jesse H. Reign, Tessa Hale, Emilia Emerson, Olivia Hayle, Marie Reynard, Layla Fae, Jessica Peterson, Frances White, Eden Finley, Saxon James and many more.
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series. Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore—she just wrote the world’s first comprehensive of encylopaedia of faeries... -
![Rent: Paid in Full by Jesse H. Reign]()
Rent: Paid in Full by Jesse H. Reign
“You have something I want. Something I’ll happily buy…or rent. ”As if my life doesn’t suck enough already, my insufferable new roommate, Miller MacAvoy, seems determined to make things weird. He watches me all the time, grinning at me like a beautiful idiot, eyes boring holes into me every time I turn my back on him. It’s the last thing I need. Things haven’t been going well... -
![Twilight of Embers by Tessa Hale]()
Twilight of Embers by Tessa Hale
I’d always wondered what it would be like to have a family. I just never expected to find it with five mysterious strangers who have more secrets than I could ever imagine. Getting a scholarship to Evergreen University and majoring in premed means I need to keep my head down and focus on my studies. But campus is full of distractions…. The football god with his golden retriever charm... -
![Cherished by Emilia Emerson]()
Cherished by Emilia Emerson
I’m destined to be alone. They think they can rewrite my fate. One year after the fall of the Designation Government, Westin Anderson can barely comprehend her freedom. Now she can have a job and take part in the newly formed Omega Rights Committee, but she’s still barred from doing the one thing her heart desires—joining a pack... -
![The Perfect Mistake by Olivia Hayle]()
The Perfect Mistake by Olivia Hayle
Hiring my little sister’s best friend as the new nanny for my kids? Big mistake. Isabel is fifteen years too young, too kind, and far too attractive for this to be anything but a problem. Nannying requires her to move in, living close enough to reach out and grab. .. Not that I would. I’m old enough to know better... -
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![MateHub: Legend by Marie Reynard]()
MateHub: Legend by Marie Reynard
The contract was simple: three months, seven scenes, zero feelings. Following it was not. Richard Knotz is a legend in the world of supernatural adult entertainment, and he knows it. While most paranormal adult actors shy away from the temporary bonds needed to perform knotting scenes, he's made them his brand... -
![Guarded by the Snake by Layla Fae]()
Guarded by the Snake by Layla Fae
She stole her way into my cold, serpent heart like a thief in the night. The tiny human hires me to shield her from the vengeance of a powerful organization. There’s nothing wrong with that, except she stole from them, got caught, and now I have to clean up her mess. Add to that her incessant chatter, and I’m in for the most unpleasant job in my career... -
![North Carolina Highlands, Books 1-5 by Jessica Peterson]()
North Carolina Highlands, Books 1-5 by Jessica Peterson
Get all 5 full-length, standalone books in the North Carolina Highlands Series! Over fifteen-hundred pages of smart, sexy sizzle. SOUTHERN SEDUCER (NC Highlands #1). My name’s Beau, and for the most part, I’ve led quite the charmed life. I left college to play pro ball and collected a few Super Bowl rings along the way... -
![Voyage of the Damned by Frances White]()
Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
The TikTok sensation from the UK has come to North America! This special first edition hardcover will include a gorgeous, shimmering jacket with effects, beautifully illustrated endpapers and detailed-stained edges. A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers...fantasy · queer · mystery · paranormal · high fantasy · magic · young adult · humor · found-family · suspense -
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![The Bastard and the Heir by Eden Finley, Saxon James]()
The Bastard and the Heir by Eden Finley, Saxon James
WREN:. Moms are good at one thing: the guilt trip. It’s the only reason I’m at the funeral of a man I’ve never had anything to do with. I’ll show up, make her happy, and get out. At least that’s what I think until I learn daddy dearest has left me a crap load of money and the obligation to learn about the family business. All from his eldest son who looks nothing like the rest of us...contemporary · from hate to love · m-m · humor · secret-relationship · dual-pov · office · tycoon · first-person-pov · queer -
![Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert]()
Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert
Eurydice Dimitriou has always been the innocent sister, but she's finally ready to step out of the long shadow cast by her powerful family…and the ex who shattered her heart. Perhaps rough hands on soft skin are exactly what she needs to forget her heartbreak once and for all? Charon Ariti has been Hades's right-hand man for years...m-m-f · second chances · dual-pov · contemporary · friends to lovers · bisexual · fem-dom · urban fantasy · fantasy · menage -
![Loving Romeo by Laura Pavlov]()
Loving Romeo by Laura Pavlov
Demi Crawford was Magnolia Falls royalty. I was the boxer from the wrong side of the tracks. She was the epitome of everything good, while I was broody and rebellious. We couldn’t be more different. Her family was enemy number one which made her guilty by association. I despised her before I even knew her. It was easier that way... -
![Loving Romeo by Laura Pavlov]()
Loving Romeo by Laura Pavlov
Demi Crawford was Magnolia Falls royalty. I was the boxer from the wrong side of the tracks. She was the epitome of everything good, while I was broody and rebellious. We couldn’t be more different. Her family was enemy number one which made her guilty by association. I despised her before I even knew her. It was easier that way... -
![The Girl in Seat 2A by Diana Wilkinson]()
The Girl in Seat 2A by Diana Wilkinson
Funny how one lie can spiral…. One thing about me: I HATE flying. It’s my worst nightmare. That’s why I book seat 2A every time I fly. Since my big win, I've been booking seats 2B and 2C as well. They’re my comfort seats, they cushion the claustrophobia, and at last I can afford them. I am now determined to live the life of luxury. I deserve it, after all... -
![Mother Faker by Brittanee Nicole]()
Mother Faker by Brittanee Nicole
Moving with my three best friends and our seven kids into a dilapidated brownstone in Boston may have seemed like the most insane thing I’d do this year. Apparently the universe said hold my beer. Because last night I got drunk and married my boss. Don’t worry, it’s all fake. Or at least everything after 'I Do' will be. Beckett Langfield is grumpy, rich and hates kids... -
![The Nightmare in Him by Suzanne Wright]()
The Nightmare in Him by Suzanne Wright
An addictive world awaits in this spicy fantasy romance, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . . The new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . -
![Head Over Heels by Karla Sorensen]()
Head Over Heels by Karla Sorensen
There’s only one course of action when your dad wants you to marry a clammy-handed wimp to make one of his board members happy—you get yourself stuck in an elevator with a hot stranger and have the steamiest make-out session of your life... -
![Archlord of Exile by Kate Stevens]()
Archlord of Exile by Kate Stevens
For thousands of years, the Sollirians abducted children from their homeworlds to fuel their magic. Inez would know. She was one of them. Like other star-maids, she was tethered to an archlord, Rylec. Unlike other star-maids, she fell for him, and he helped her escape. Three years later, Inez can’t forget Rylec or the other star-maids she left behind... -
![Don’t Swipe Right by L.M. Chilton]()
Don’t Swipe Right by L.M. Chilton
Finding true love can be murder. Gwen Turner, 29, entrepreneur and part-time barista. Likes: true-crime podcasts, cheese-based snacks (the more unnaturally orange the better) and constantly refreshing her dating apps. Dislikes: two-day hangovers, people who refer to themselves as entrepreneurs. . -
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![Center Ice by Julia Connors]()
Center Ice by Julia Connors
I’ve always been a wild card – the first to start a fight on the ice, and the life of the party off it – but appearances can be deceiving. Being traded to the Boston Rebels could not have come at a better time. With serious family obligations to fulfill and a contract renewal with a new hockey team on the line, I have no time for anything else...sports · contemporary · secret child · single-mother · hockey · athletes · m-f · second chances · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
![The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews]()
The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews
Fortune favors the bold—but is a confirmed spinster daring enough to loosen the reins and accept a favor from the wicked gentleman who haunts her dreams? Lady Anne Deveril doesn’t spook easily. A woman of lofty social standing known for her glacial beauty and starchy opinions, she’s the unofficial leader of her small group of equestriennes...historical · victorian · angst · m-f · forced proximity · hurt-comfort · second chances · dual-pov · third-person-pov · europe -
![Hot Route by C.L. Rose]()
Hot Route by C.L. Rose
Blaze. I’m at the top of my game. Star receiver of the Boston Blizzard, huge new contract, women throwing themselves at me nightly. But when I find myself needing some extra help keeping my life together, I don’t expect a sexy little firecracker to show up at my doorstep. And the kicker? She knows all about my football world...sports · contemporary · forced proximity · humor · new adult · office · football · length-medium · north-america · usa -
![Irish Country Courtship by Patrick Taylor]()
Irish Country Courtship by Patrick Taylor
Patrick Taylor returns to Ballybucklebo in An Irish Country Courtship, a charming and heartfelt entry in the Irish Country series. Barry Laverty is settling in to the Irish village of Ballybucklebo, but with only a few more months before he becomes a full partner in Dr. O'Reilly's medical practice, an unexpected romantic reversal gives him second thoughts... -
![Irresistibly Dangerous by J. Saman]()
Irresistibly Dangerous by J. Saman
For the record, I knew I never should have touched her. She was everything good in this world and I was everything but. I was too broken to care about how off limits my best friends’ cousin was. But I didn’t know how to stop. She was the air I needed while drowning in darkness. Until I broke her heart and finally forced myself to do the right thing and walk away... -
![Welcome To Brookwood by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Welcome To Brookwood by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
Madison Shaw is the new teacher at Brookwood middle school. She moved from New York to Brookwood, North Carolina after ending a three-year relationship. New to town, she spends her days teaching and nights snuggled up with wine and her favorite book. During parent teacher conference she meets Parker Woods, her favorite student's father... -
![Warrior Fae Princess [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene]()
Warrior Fae Princess [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene
With Charity's fate on the line, Devon and his pack must face the perils of the Realm in search of the elusive warrior fae. With no real experience and against some of the most powerful creatures in existence, they are fighting a losing battle. Thankfully, they don't have to do it alone. Knowing what's at stake, Penny and Emery, the magical powerhouses of the mage world, will lend their aid... -
![A Duet With The Siren Duke [Dramatized Adaptation] by Elise Kova, Bradley Foster Smith, Ken Jackson, Anthony Palmini]()
A Duet With The Siren Duke [Dramatized Adaptation] by Elise Kova, Bradley Foster Smith, Ken Jackson, Anthony Palmini
Inspired by The Little Mermaid and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this stand-alone, fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa. She sold her soul to a siren and now he’s come to collect. Victoria risks everything to leave a dangerous marriage and gain a second chance at life...fantasy · magic · paranormal · new adult · from hate to love · high fantasy · fae · forced proximity · monsters · urban fantasy -
![Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar]()
Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar
In this utterly charming debut romance, a teacher with big dreams joins forces with a no-nonsense engineer to survive an ex's wedding and escape matchmaking pressure from their Indian families. Their plan? Faking an engagement, of course. Meghna Raman’s parents wanted her to be an engineer, but instead she’s followed her passion, becoming a theater teacher and aspiring playwright... -
![Say You’ll Be My Jaan by Naina Kumar]()
Say You’ll Be My Jaan by Naina Kumar
Meghna has tried everything when it comes to dating: blind dates, apps, attempting to drum up conversations with strangers at bars (ew). Everything except arranged marriage. But then Seth, her best friend and the-one-who-got-away asks her to be his "best man" and suddenly her parent's taste doesn't seem so bad . . -
![Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa]()
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
A trans boy searches for a future―and a romance―in which he can live and love openly as himself in this heartwrenching YA reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice , part of the Remixed Classics series. London, 1812 . Oliver Bennet feels trapped. Not just by the endless corsets, petticoats and skirts he's forced to wear on a daily basis, but also by society's expectations...historical · young adult · trans-hero · m-m · class difference · queer · regency · secret-relationship · friends to lovers · slow burn -
![The Bride's Runaway Billionaire by Pippa Grant]()
The Bride's Runaway Billionaire by Pippa Grant
Having a vacation fling with your celebrity crush is fun and easy with no strings attached, right? A solo honeymoon in Fiji to recover from the viral wedding disaster that almost had me married to the wrong man? Yes, please. Tripping over my number one celebrity crush, who is hungover and asleep on my bungalow porch? Not exactly in the plans, but I can roll with it...super rich hero · contemporary · friends to lovers · single-mother · secret child · humor · pregnancy · dual-pov · suspense · m-f -
![Always Remember: Ben's Story by Mary Balogh]()
Always Remember: Ben's Story by Mary Balogh
Lady Jennifer Arden and Ben Ellis know that a match between them is out of the question. Yet their hearts yearn for the impossible. Discover a new heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author and beloved “queen of Regency romance” Mary Balogh... -
![His to Break by E.V. Olsen]()
His to Break by E.V. Olsen
New day. Forbidden desire. Unspoken truths. I've survived alone for four years. Until a deal with Mac leaves me his to break. One heated night together awakens unfamiliar needs I don't understand. But overwhelming emotions strike me down, consuming me with fear. I run from the man who's been watching over me all along. Now winter's chill threatens us both,... -
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![Scorned Vows by Victoria Paige]()
Scorned Vows by Victoria Paige
He was the perfect husband until she got pregnant. An arranged marriage was always in Natalya Conte’s future. Luca Moretti is charming and considerate. Handsome like the devil, he dotes on her and spoils her. But when two pink lines should have brought them unbridled joy, her husband ices her out. An arranged marriage gives Luca great power. To cement that power, he needs an heir... -
![Love, Me by Jessica Saunders]()
Love, Me by Jessica Saunders
A pitch-perfect exploration of modern married life, Jessica Saunders’s deliciously readable novel embraces the truth that some old flames can’t be snuffed out, no matter how many years go by. Rachel Miller is a lawyer and mother of two who’s just as comfortable in the courtroom as she is on the sidelines of the soccer field... -
![Preloved by Lauren Bravo]()
Preloved by Lauren Bravo
Gwen is coasting through life. She’s in her mid-thirties, perpetually single, her friends are busy procreating in the countryside and conversations with her parents seem to revolve entirely around the council’s wheelie-bin timetable. And she’s lonely. But then, isn’t everyone? When she’s made redundant from a job she hardly cares about, she takes herself out for a fancy dinner... -
![What Happens at the Lake by Vi Keeland]()
What Happens at the Lake by Vi Keeland
When life took an unexpected turn, I decided to get out of New York for a while. What better place to go than the idyllic small town my father spoke about so fondly when I was growing up? Laurel Lake held the title America’s Friendliest Town for seventeen years running, and friendly was just what I needed right now. Unfortunately, friendly wasn’t the welcome I got when I arrived... -
![Until We Meet Again by Christina Lee]()
Until We Meet Again by Christina Lee
Bruce “Bones” Lanning and Emil Ettinger had a decent roommate arrangement at Roosevelt College—other than Bones leaving his dirty socks lying around—so they agree to share the same space again. Their relationship has always been ridiculous banter and competitive streaks, and they assume this year will be the same...new adult · m-m · sports · athletes · queer · queer-awakening · football · length-short · contemporary · humor -
![The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 10 by Natsu Hyuuga]()
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 10 by Natsu Hyuuga
Maomao finds herself once more in the western capital. She tries to focus on her work—which isn’t made any easier when she’s paired with not just the quack doctor but the smart-mouthed young physician Tianyu. Meanwhile, Jinshi might be the Imperial younger brother, but the western capital has its own hierarchies, both obvious and hidden... -
![Fence, Vol. 6: Redemption by C.S. Pacat]()
Fence, Vol. 6: Redemption by C.S. Pacat
A mysterious new fencer arrives at Halverton in the newest chapter of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic, perfect for fans of Heartstopper. THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN RESET… EN GARDE! Return to the thrilling world of high-stakes, competitive fencing, with a brand new story featuring the beloved cast of characters from the original hit series...
![Warrior Fae Princess [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/66687e7f78d91c1f0888ce44.jpg)
![A Duet With The Siren Duke [Dramatized Adaptation] by Elise Kova, Bradley Foster Smith, Ken Jackson, Anthony Palmini](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/685d3fcd346d2ce74891d4dd.jpg)
