Top new romance books out this week: 21 Jan - 27 Jan 2024
Last updated:
January 27, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Abby Jimenez, Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez, Christina Lauren, Ashley Poston, Jamie Applegate Hunter, Sally Thorne, SenLinYu, Elithien, Jasmine Guillory, Lenore Rosewood, L.J. Shen and many more.
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Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
They’re falling in love, yet they’ve never met. Maybe fate can intervene in a heartwarming “what-if” short story about new beginnings by the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly. Holly is dealing with the impending death of her grandmother and still reeling from a bad breakup. One bright spot: a Valentine’s Day card on Holly’s windshield—even if it wasn’t meant for her... -
![The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection by Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez, Sally Thorne]()
The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection by Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez, Sally Thorne
What makes love stick? Is it the irresistible spark when you lock eyes across a piazza in Rome? Is it feeling the earth move under your feet? (Wait—that was an actual earthquake. ) In these six serendipitous short stories, bestselling authors turn improbable first encounters into hopelessly romantic happy ever afters. The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren... -
![The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren]()
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
On February 14, an accidental email to a stranger opens the door to an unexpected relationship in a captivating short story by the New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners. One typo, and a boy and girl connect by chance. Wishing each other a happy Valentine’s Day isn’t the end. In fact, it becomes a friendly annual tradition—with rules: no pics, no real names, nothing too personal... -
![With Any Luck by Ashley Poston]()
With Any Luck by Ashley Poston
Every person she kisses finds their true love, and it’s never her—until now, in this funny and magically romantic short story by the New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics. Audrey Love is cursed to be the person before you find your soulmate, the girl you dump for your true love... -
![Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
"I don't need a line to know what's considered good or bad, but if I did, there isn't a line I wouldn't cross for you. ". When Rennick was thirteen, the gods bestowed upon him the name of his fated mate--a human (italics) girl...fae · fated-mates · possessive hero · royalty · fantasy · virgin hero · anal sex · poor heroine · super rich hero · alpha male -
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![Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne]()
Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
For a hopeful and hopeless romantic, it’s love at first sight—with a little twist—in a hilarious short story about finding Mr. Right by the USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game. Rosie Whittaker and her sister are up for some Galentine’s pampering at a day spa. Getting locked inside a flotation tank is so Rosie... -
![Fate and Plans by SenLinYu, Elithien]()
Fate and Plans by SenLinYu, Elithien
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![Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory]()
Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
It takes nothing less than a fateful natural disaster to throw two opposites together in a ground-shakingly charming short story by the New York Times bestselling author of Drunk on Love. This Valentine’s Day, Daisy Murray has her heart set on binge-watching rom-coms. Instead, an earthquake traps her inside a bakery with its impossibly rude and insufferably handsome owner and head baker... -
![Knot Their Omega by Lenore Rosewood]()
Knot Their Omega by Lenore Rosewood
Who knew the scrawny, forgettable girl from high school would blossom into a curvy omega who turns heads? Not me, that's for sure. But that's exactly what happened. Now that I’ve swapped insecurity for confidence (and D-cups), I strut back into my hometown holding my head high. That’s when I come face-to-face with three alphahole jocks from my past. Axel. Liam. Xander... -
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![Damaged Goods by L.J. Shen]()
Damaged Goods by L.J. Shen
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author L. J. Shen comes a heart-twisting romance about the truths that bind us together…and the lies that tear us apart. Bailey Followhill is the perfect daughter. Sweet. Charitable. Pretty. Control freak. Not a hair out of place, not an inch out of line, she is everything her troublemaking sister Daria isn’t...audiobook · contemporary · friends to lovers · sports · new adult · suspense · other-man-woman · dual-pov · mental illness · self harm -
![Once Upon a Broken Heart Series 3 Books Set - Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Ballad of Never After, A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber]()
Once Upon a Broken Heart Series 3 Books Set - Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Ballad of Never After, A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
In a desperate bid to mend her broken heart, Evangeline Fox strikes a dangerous deal with the charming yet enigmatic Prince of Hearts. What begins as a simple wish quickly spirals into a tangled web of magic, deceit, and forbidden romance... -
![All That We Are Together by Alice Kellen]()
All That We Are Together by Alice Kellen
Three years without even seeing him. Three years without Axel. How do you move on from a broken heart? Three years have passed since Axel Nguyen shattered Leah Jones' heart into a million pieces, and Leah has spent every moment of those three years distracting herself from the devastation... -
![Knot Wanted by Jillian West]()
Knot Wanted by Jillian West
Shanna Fitzpatrick grew up with rock stars. She's seen enough to know she doesn't want to date one—let alone three—from two rival bands, no less. The bossy, much older security specialist who comes with one of those rock stars might be a different story, but she's still hurting a little too badly from past mistakes to find out...omegaverse · reverse harem · contemporary · poly · rockstars · rich heroine · pregnancy · male-pov · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
![The Ever Queen by L.J. Andrews]()
The Ever Queen by L.J. Andrews
Welcome to the conclusion of the tantalizing romance of Erik and Livia. The Songbird:. Captive. Challenger. Queen. Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they’re no match for the first Ever Queen. Let them think they’ve won...fantasy · pirates · paranormal · from hate to love · fae · vikings · dark · magic · new adult · fated-mates -
![Waiting Game by Serena Akeroyd, G.A. Mazurke]()
Waiting Game by Serena Akeroyd, G.A. Mazurke
No-strings-attached hook-ups are my jam. After a hockey player hires me to improve his skating skills, sparks fly and a second-night stand sounds like a damn good time. I have zero regrets…. …till he ghosts me. Now that I’ve lost my summer gig, I get on with my life, picking up an old side hustle to keep myself afloat... -
![Mother Maker by Jenni Bara]()
Mother Maker by Jenni Bara
All I want is one night. One night away from the falling down brownstone filled with my three best friends, a broody billionaire, and our seven children. Oh, and you can’t forget those adorable raccoons. But the universe apparently has other ideas because I get drunk and sleep with the baseball player. Now two little lines turn my escape into a completely new adventure... -
![The Conquering of Tate the Pious by Sierra Simone]()
The Conquering of Tate the Pious by Sierra Simone
England is burning with Norman fires, and Tate—the youngest ever abbess of Far Hope Abbey—is determined to guard the abbey's ancient secrets with her very life. Her life may be what it takes, however, for a Norman warlord known only as The Wolf is pillaging his way right to the abbey's doors...medieval · historical · from hate to love · f-f · queer · length-novella · england · dual-pov · height-difference · fem-dom -
![Requiem of Sin by Nicole Fox]()
Requiem of Sin by Nicole Fox
I walked into the wrong hotel room. .. To a naked man fresh out of the shower. Now, I’m pregnant with his baby. I should’ve left as soon as I saw him. He was too beautiful to be real. I got halfway to the door…. And then he saw exactly what I was trying to hide. “Who hurt you? ” he said when he glimpsed the bruises. “Let me fix it. ”. I should’ve said no... -
![Sonata of Lies by Nicole Fox]()
Sonata of Lies by Nicole Fox
Demyen stole my freedom to lock me in the worst cell imaginable. His bed. I get it: I'm the liar who put his brother behind bars. And I'm paying for my betrayal, one moan at a time. He promises he's going to ruin me. So why does he pull me into his bed every night? I see the truth behind those icy eyes:. He's addicted. Unfortunately for me. .. So am I...mafia · from hate to love · contemporary · dark · super rich hero · suspense · slavery · m-f · class difference · cruel hero -
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![Rhapsody of Pain by Nicole Fox]()
Rhapsody of Pain by Nicole Fox
I know Demyen Zakrevsky is wrong for me. But I can't help hoping. .. What if he's not? After all, he's saved me time and time again. He's made me a mother twice over. He's healed my broken heart. But he's also the one who sold me in the first place. The one who got my baby stolen away from me. The one who broke my heart over and over and over. I can't decide if he's a saint or a sinner...contemporary · suspense · from hate to love · mafia · m-f · pregnancy · dark · grovel · secret child · insta-love -
![Stupid Dirty by Erin Russell]()
Stupid Dirty by Erin Russell
CADE. I always thought of Silas Rush as my biggest rival on the track and a stuck-up loner off it. But he and his fancy pro career left our crappy hometown in the dust before high school even finished, and then I didn’t think of him much at all. I was too busy trying to keep my little sisters from turning into addicts like our mom, and myself from turning into a rage-junkie like our dad...sports · contemporary · m-m · angst · hurt-comfort · queer · grumpy sunshine · friends to lovers · found-family · queer-awakening -
![Destroy the Day by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Destroy the Day by Brigid Kemmerer
Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom. Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he’s desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully...fantasy · young adult · dystopian · steampunk · first-person-pov · dual-pov · war · royalty · super rich hero · length-long -
![Random in Death by J.D. Robb]()
Random in Death by J.D. Robb
In the new crime thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling J. D. Robb, a small and easily concealed weapon wreaks havoc, and the killer is just a face in the crowd. Jenna’s parents had finally given in, and there she was, at a New York club with her best friends, watching the legendary band Avenue A, carrying her demo in hopes of slipping it to the guitarist, Jake Kincade... -
![Loving the Legend by Kit Grey]()
Loving the Legend by Kit Grey
Since Pro basketball player Ty “Pretty Boy” Washington picked up a basketball, he’s only ever wanted one to make it to the pro league and win championships. As the number one pick in the draft, he defies the odds in his rookie year by beating the record of one of the greatest players in the league, Sid “The Wonder Kid” King... -
![The Summer You Found Me by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
The Summer You Found Me by Elizabeth O'Roark
KATE. I tore out of rehab to win my husband back. It’ll work, too. He just needs to see that I’m clean, that I’m on my feet again. Until that happens, though, I’ve got only got one guy in my corner—Beck, my husband’s best friend, who takes me in against his will and keeps me sane. Living with Beck is easier than I expected. And fun... -
![Shadows & Light by C.M. Nascosta]()
Shadows & Light by C.M. Nascosta
Never-turned-werewolf Jude is trapped. Sold like a broodmare by her family. Engaged, claimed, and discarded by the son of her new pack’s alpha. Kept apart and secluded, a reminder that she’s broken, a shameful secret to hide away. Jude is left alone and in heat with no one . . . no one but the shadowy bodyguard in her fiancé's employ... -
![Broken Ice by Marina Vivancos]()
Broken Ice by Marina Vivancos
After being forced to take suppressants for a year by his coach, Beau’s body is a mess. He has a debilitatingly painful heat every two weeks, and there’s no medication available to help him. Being traded from the team that did that to him is a slap to the face. Being traded to their direct competitors, the Miami Manatees, is just the cherry on top of the sh*t sundae that has become his life...omegaverse · sports · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · m-m · hockey · friends-benefits · caretaking · possessive hero · athletes -
![Dylan St. James: Omega Concealed by Elizabeth Dear]()
Dylan St. James: Omega Concealed by Elizabeth Dear
Packs are pain and bonds are fucking shackles. With the government issuing omega females to Alpha packs like we’re social security checks, I cling to my freedom thanks to a black-market suppressant hookup and a lethal family that’s ready to execute any Alpha who tries to force a bond. By day, I work in the family hardware store...omegaverse · reverse harem · poly · fated-mates · contemporary · fantasy · new adult · m-m · strong heroine · dual-pov -
![Cursed Shadows by K.C. Kean]()
Cursed Shadows by K.C. Kean
In life’s game, we’re all just trying to survive one move at a time. From Shadowmoor to the halls of Silvercrest Academy, I went from non-existent player to a powerful piece on the board. My parents want to control me, the enemy wants to use me, and everyone else fears the power I hold. Everyone except the Bishops - Creed, Zane, Eldon, and Brax...contemporary · suspense · shapeshifters · magic · fantasy · poly · reverse harem · forced proximity · college · alpha male -
![The Getaway List by Emma Lord]()
The Getaway List by Emma Lord
The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it... -
![Happy Birthday, Red by Riley Hart]()
Happy Birthday, Red by Riley Hart
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![On the Mountain by Riley Hart]()
On the Mountain by Riley Hart
One feels he’s not worthy of love. The other fears he doesn't know how. But the sizzling chemistry between them has both tempted to explore the unknown. Cyrus. I was intrigued by Crow at first glance. Who wouldn't be? He's a mountain of a man, who was raised in a cult, and now lives secluded in the wilderness. But the draw I feel to him goes beyond mild interest... -
![Filthy Wicked Psychos: Complete Series by Eva Ashwood]()
Filthy Wicked Psychos: Complete Series by Eva Ashwood
I was the girl no one looked at twice. Until they saw me. My whole life, no one has had my back. My parents are dead, my adoptive mother is a drug addict, and the mean girls on campus mock me for my scars. So when I end up desperate for money and out of options, I agree to sell the one thing I have my innocence...contemporary · suspense · new adult · from hate to love · length-epic · dark · age difference · forced proximity · poly · reverse harem -
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![Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson]()
Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson
Valentine’s Day becomes a Roman holiday for a princess in disguise in a dizzyingly romantic short story about making wishes come true by the USA Today bestselling author of The Chemistry of Love. Princess Ilaria has had it up to her tiara with the paparazzi, her own wild reputation, and the public eye. Trading places with her assistant, Ilaria wants just one blissfully ordinary weekend...contemporary · m-f · europe · italy · aristocratic heroine · royalty · length-novella · audiobook · highlander · glimpses-kisses -
![The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa, Anthony Rey Perez, Miranda Jay]()
The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa, Anthony Rey Perez, Miranda Jay
Meet Vanessa Cordero. A cynic with a colorful past. You see, in college, Vanessa devised a profitable side gig: For a reasonable fee, she’d date your latest crush. .. and make his life miserable. Too clingy? Check. Jealous? Check. A mother's worst nightmare? Check, check, check. By the time Vanessa was done with him, your guy would be ready for. .. YOU. Meet Jason Torres...contemporary · dual-pov · insta-love · multicultural · humor · fake relationship · latinx-mc · audiobook · new adult · angst -
![Stranger Session by Lauren Biel]()
Stranger Session by Lauren Biel
Stranger Session is a LIGHT/MEDIUM gray dark romance novella. Del. In the heat of a blind-date photo shoot, my obsession for her ignites. After we part ways, her image carves a path through my thoughts, leading me to dark places. Disguised by a mask, I cater to her every desire as I play the part of a stranger, but the secrets I harbor threaten to shatter the illicit passion we've found...contemporary · suspense · dark · insta-love · consensual-non-con · male-pov · dual-pov · exhibitionism · fetish · first-person-pov -
![No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black]()
No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black
Virginia Black's No Shelter But The Stars is the space opera you've been waiting for—packed with warring worlds, romantic adventure, and larger-than-life characters. Kyran Loyal is the last heir to the lost throne of a forgotten planet, the figurehead of a nomadic people fleeing the galactic tyranny of a brutal regime. Davia Sifane is the unrecognized daughter of an imperial despot...science fiction · f-f · survival · queer · from hate to love · forced proximity · military · dystopian · suspense · futuristic -
![Treading Water by B. Sobjakken]()
Treading Water by B. Sobjakken
When I started my first year of college, I had one goal in mind and it had nothing to do with school. I wanted to earn a spot on the U. S. National Water Polo Team. I never imagined that my new coach would be someone I looked up to. Someone whose entire career I meticulously followed. .. and someone I had a misguided crush on... -
![Bones by K.L. Speer]()
Bones by K.L. Speer
Bones was born with the miraculous power to heal, but all her gift has brought is death. As a child, her older brother trained her to survive, and so survive she did. The blood on her hands will never wash off, she is broken and scarred in more ways than one, but she survived...fantasy · dystopian · magic · found-family · forced proximity · captive · abuse · angst · paranormal · urban fantasy -
![Wild Oat Milk: Accidentally Breedy With Benefits by Elena Dawne]()
Wild Oat Milk: Accidentally Breedy With Benefits by Elena Dawne
Whoever No man buys the cow if he’s getting the milk for free, underestimated the market…. It was one night of impulsive bliss — my V-card obliterated by a gorgeous and rugged older man. There were meant to be no strings attached…. Which is why it took me so long to build up the courage to tell him about the baby we made...
