Top new romance books out this week: 12 May - 18 May 2024
Last updated:
May 18, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Christina Lauren, Elle Kennedy, Rachel Schneider, Miranda July, Neva Altaj, Marie Mackay, Olivia Hayle, Kylie Snow, Avina St. Graves, Bethany Winters and many more.
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The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren, returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance. Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA... -
![The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy]()
The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She’s rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can’t take the hint it’s over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off...dual-pov · college · hockey · new adult · contemporary · m-f · heroine athlete · sassy heroine · sports · athletes -
![Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider]()
Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
Brynn has spent the better part of her life waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta, the very same people who exiled the Alaha to live a life over the sea. A rite of passage for all young guards, she’s not sure what to expect from it, but breaking a century- long peace treaty certainly isn’t on her map. Neither is the encounter with an enemy soldier... -
![All Fours by Miranda July]()
All Fours by Miranda July
The New York Times bestselling author returns with an irreverently sexy, tender, hilarious and surprising novel about a woman upending her life. A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country, from LA to NY... -
![Perfectly Imperfect Mafia Collection 3 by Neva Altaj]()
Perfectly Imperfect Mafia Collection 3 by Neva Altaj
A collection of books 7-9 in the Perfectly Imperfect Series. BURNED DREAMS:. Eight long years, I have been waiting,. Patiently plotting my revenge. Now, I've found him,. And I'm going to make him pay. He hired me to guard his wife,. Ensure her safety. And I'm going to kill the same woman I vowed to protect. SILENT LIES. There is only one punishment for spies and liars,. A slow and painful death... -
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![Queen of Diamonds by Marie Mackay]()
Queen of Diamonds by Marie Mackay
Most omegas dream of a happily ever after; I just want to survive. I’m on the run from a cruel alpha—leader of the gang I was sold to. For years he kept me like a trophy, and each heat left me with scars—ones that mark the last secret I have left to protect. Now, he’s found me, and my sanctuary—the High Roller club—is no longer safe...omegaverse · forced proximity · fated-mates · from hate to love · contemporary · paranormal · fantasy · queer · bisexual · m-m-f -
![One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle]()
One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle
The woman I love has always been off-limits. She was my best friend’s fiancée… and now my new roommate. I thought I was used to pain. Harper dated my best friend for years, and I was going to be the best man at their wedding. Until she blows up the engagement and shows up in London with a new job. Being friends never worked for me. That’s why I moved away... -
![The Lies Of Lena by Kylie Snow]()
The Lies Of Lena by Kylie Snow
Passionate and Dark. Forbidden Romance. Forced Proximity. Angst. The Otacian Chronicles is a Dark Romantasy that will progressively get darker as the series continues. Please be mindful of the content warnings. Lena Daelyra has always lived in fear, as do most Mages in Tovagoth. Mages are discriminated against, hunted for sport, and have no laws that provide them protection...audiobook · fantasy · forced proximity · forbidden love · suspense · from hate to love · rape · virgin heroine · virgin hero · m-f -
![Fiery Little Thing by Avina St. Graves]()
Fiery Little Thing by Avina St. Graves
What’s that saying? What goes around, comes around? You torch my house, I demolish yours? Kohen Osman is a pyromaniac who keeps trying to steal my gig—which is… well, stealing. The difference is, he has sticky fingers because he’s a spoiled brat who thinks he’s better than the family of junkies that live down the block... -
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![Chaos at Westbrook High by Bethany Winters]()
Chaos at Westbrook High by Bethany Winters
HAILEY. My brother used to tell me stories about the Kingston brothers. Three ruthless, entitled rich boys who do whatever they want, consequences be damned. The so-called kings who get away with murder. I hate them. I hate him. Kai Kingston thinks he knows everything, but he has no idea who he’s dealing with. I was happy being a nobody. Simply existing. Hiding in plain sight...from hate to love · contemporary · dark · found-family · m-f · erotica · new adult · dual-pov · first-person-pov · length-long -
![Not So Truly Yours Special Edition by Julia Wolf]()
Not So Truly Yours Special Edition by Julia Wolf
***This is the special edition cover of Not So Truly Yours! ***. The first time I met Miles Aldrich, he stole my cupcakes. The second time, I handed him a bill for what he owed me. He’s a billionaire after all. He can afford it. The third time we met… well, that was the biggest surprise of all. I walked into his office looking for help with a business plan... -
![Not So Truly Yours by Julia Wolf]()
Not So Truly Yours by Julia Wolf
The first time I met Miles Aldrich, he stole my cupcakes. The second time, I handed him a bill for what he owed me. He’s a billionaire after all. He can afford it. The third time we met… well, that was the biggest surprise of all. I walked into his office looking for help with a business plan. But I somehow walked out… with a fake boyfriend... -
![Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles]()
Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles
The scowl should’ve been my first clue to stay far away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he’s my brother’s best friend? Reasons two and three. Not to mention, he’s the new contractor working on my house. He’s everything I’m not: grumpy, rude, and more than a little attached to his solitude... -
![Queen of Spades by Jillian West]()
Queen of Spades by Jillian West
Annika Knowles knows better than to get involved with powerful men. She nearly became collateral damage in a war once before, but she ran, making a new life for herself in the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas. The High Roller Club offers someone with her skill set the chance to make her own way, and she’s mostly managed to keep her head down...omegaverse · age difference · reverse harem · super rich hero · contemporary · possessive hero · poly · primal-play · m-f-m · dual-pov -
![Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 4 by Kandi Steiner, Amy Daws, Dylan Allen]()
Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 4 by Kandi Steiner, Amy Daws, Dylan Allen
Ten full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors. This special bundle features stories perfect for fun in the sun. A gift to our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors to love, grab this romance bundle before it's gone! The Hooker and the Hermit by Penny Reid & L. H. Cosway. Still the One by Dylan Allen. Before Girl by Kate Canterbary... -
![Little Red and Her Creatures of Chaos by Ames Mills]()
Little Red and Her Creatures of Chaos by Ames Mills
My grandma always told me that dreams were a manifestation of real life. That what we saw while we slept would come to light while awake. So, when I started having dreams about red eyes and big teeth, I searched for the truth. What I found was a world that I never thought was possible. It’s how I found out about the Creatures of Chaos. And now they think I’m theirs...omegaverse · reverse harem · paranormal · menage · poly · new adult · shapeshifters · m-m-f · fantasy · erotica -
![Cabin Heat by Hannah Haze]()
Cabin Heat by Hannah Haze
English Omega Hope can’t stand American Alpha Mason. He’s spoiled, stuck-up and aloof plus he obviously thinks she’s opinionated and mouthy, right? When he’s not actively avoiding her, then he’s sniping and rude -- and she gives just as good as she gets. He’s infuriating! Too bad he looks and smells as good as he does... -
![In Luck by Hannah Haze]()
In Luck by Hannah Haze
Grandma Schmidt’s number one rule: once a heat strikes, DO NOT leave the nest. But my housemate demolished my stash of chocolate and I can’t make it through a heat without the sweet stuff AND an alpha. It’ll be just fine, a quick dash to the supermarket and home again. Except it doesn’t work out that way... -
![Queen of Hearts by Sarah Blue]()
Queen of Hearts by Sarah Blue
With her father, the head of the Amante family dead, Elena knows it’s only a matter of time before her brother tries to trade her off to the first mob family looking for an alliance. Yet, all she wants is a choice in her future pack, and she refuses to be a bargaining chip at the hands of powerful men. She won't settle for anything less than true love... -
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![Ivory Ashes by Nicole Fox]()
Ivory Ashes by Nicole Fox
My new boss is gorgeous, arrogant, and filthy rich. The only problem? He doesn't know he's also the father of my baby. Six years ago, I was supposed to get married. But the night before the wedding, my groom-to-be showed me sides of himself I'd never seen before. I might've died in that hotel room. .. If Mikhail Novikov hadn't burst in to save me... -
![Ivory Oath by Nicole Fox]()
Ivory Oath by Nicole Fox
My ex came back from the dead,. and stole me away from my happily ever after. And somehow, that's not even the worst of my problems. Because I've also been separated from my son. My father is trying to kill me. And my husband thinks I'm pregnant—but the truth is that I lost the baby. .. and I don't know how to tell him. Basically, my whole world's on fire. So I have a choice to... -
![Blood on the Tide by Katee Robert]()
Blood on the Tide by Katee Robert
Set sail for adventure and love in the next spicy fantasy romance from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash hit Neon Gods . As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her and a portal home...fantasy · vampires · pirates · paranormal · erotica · ancient times · historical · f-f · queer · first-person-pov -
![The Wild Man by Alex Grayson]()
The Wild Man by Alex Grayson
From USA Today Bestselling author, Alex Grayson, comes a dark, spicey Tarzan retelling. .. I went into the wilderness in search of the person the town calls Wild Man. Living on his own since he was a small boy, he raised himself. When I found him, it wasn't the experience I expected. He wasn’t what I expected. A savage, more animal than man. Pure instinct was how he survived...virgin hero · m-f · forced proximity · breeding · dual-pov · dark · contemporary · survival · suspense · pregnancy -
![In This Shadow, Longing by Marina Vivancos]()
In This Shadow, Longing by Marina Vivancos
In a world where people are born a Dom or a sub…. Cross is not a good man. His past is filled with dark magic, with death and blood sacrifices. He refuses to inflict his dominance on anybody—he’s not worthy of being a Dom. He’s scared of what he’s capable of. It’s been years since he scened, and he knows his body is slowly dying because of it, but this fate is better than hurting a sub...hurt-comfort · found-family · m-m · paranormal · bdsm · magic · friends to lovers · forced proximity · contemporary · queer -
![Downpour by Maggie C. Gates]()
Downpour by Maggie C. Gates
A paraplegic bull rider and his new home aide fall in love as they pick up the pieces of their lives in the second book in the popular Griffith Brothers series. Rule #1 of almost dying: Make sure someone knows your passwords. It’s hard to cancel your phone plan if you’re dead. Rule #2 of almost dying: Make sure your house is clean before you walk up the steps to the pearly gates... -
![The Kingdom of Ruin by K.C. Kean]()
The Kingdom of Ruin by K.C. Kean
Once upon a time, a wondrous Kingdom flourished under the reign of its proud Fae king and his family. Though all was not as it seemed when poisonous schemes and utter betrayal lead to the downfall of an empire. Sixteen years have since passed, the lands now lay in ruin and crime prevails despite the will of The Council...reverse harem · forced proximity · vampires · fantasy · witches · poly · praise-kink · shapeshifters · from hate to love · fae -
![To Rule A Fae Throne by Tessonja Odette]()
To Rule A Fae Throne by Tessonja Odette
There are Fae far worse than me lurking in the woods. .. I am Aspen, King of the Autumn Court. With me lies the great and terrible burden of hosting this century's Hundred Year Reaping. Two human girls will be sent to my palace. I'll hold not only their lives but also the fate of the Fair Isle in my hands. I get to decide whether peace is maintained. .. or left to crumble beneath the tides of war... -
![Devil Mine by Khai Hara]()
Devil Mine by Khai Hara
Our eyes meet across a sea of people in a crowded club and the effect of his gaze is immediate. Broad shoulders, piercing eyes, an intense aura emanating from him, he’s nothing like any man I’ve ever seen and he makes me feel things I never have before. When I attend an event a week later and see him there, I’m determined to find out who he is...mafia · dark · super rich hero · from hate to love · length-long · contemporary · suspense · angst · m-f · arranged marriage -
![A Bone in His Teeth by Kellen Graves]()
A Bone in His Teeth by Kellen Graves
When a fall from the mast leaves Alba Marsh unable to sail, he finally has the chance to run away from his family debts in search of a better life. He hopes to reunite with his mother, Edythe, where they always promised to meet if things went awry, but finding the small, secluded, secretive town of Moon Harbor proves a greater challenge than Alba ever expected...fantasy · dark · horror · m-m · from hate to love · monsters · queer · magic · forced proximity · double-penetration -
![The Pale Dreamer by Samantha Shannon]()
The Pale Dreamer by Samantha Shannon
The exhilarating prequel to the internationally bestselling Bone Season series. In the perilous heart of Scion London, a dangerous and valuable poltergeist is on the loose – and it must be caught before chaos erupts on the streets of the capital. Here, the clairvoyant underworld plays by its own rules, and rival gangs will stop at nothing to win such a magnificent prize...fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · dystopian · new adult · magic · high fantasy · length-novella · glimpses-kisses · audiobook -
![The Dawn Chorus by Samantha Shannon]()
The Dawn Chorus by Samantha Shannon
A novella that bridges the third and fourth instalments of Samantha Shannon's internationally bestselling Bone Season series. Paige Mahoney and Arcturus Mesarthim have arrived in the Scion Citadel of Paris. Exhausted by her efforts against Scion, Paige has no choice but to remain in hiding, away from the revolution she started, so she can heal and come to terms with her mental and physical scars... -
![Shattered Trinket by K.L. Moore]()
Shattered Trinket by K.L. Moore
Battered and broken, that's what I am. Kept locked away for over a year, abused and dying inside, I'm nothing but a shattered omega trinket. The only bright spots in my days were when the Ghost came around, offering me the smallest bits of kindness and showing me that not everyone is as terrible as the monster who kept me locked up...contemporary · multicultural · reverse harem · omegaverse · dark · poly · fated-mates · m-m · queer · bisexual -
![It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky]()
It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky
My husband of two years tells me he wants an open marriage. I'm stunned. I'm hurt. And I'm livid. I don't want to be married to a man that wants to open our bed to other people. But then I get a flat tire in the pouring rain and a sexy-as-hell gentleman helps me out. My husband is in the game, so one look at the skull ring on this gentleman's left hand tells me exactly who he is...super rich hero · contemporary · mafia · m-f · suspense · alpha male · tortured hero · betrayal · dual-pov · audiobook -
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![Rookie Recovery by Jemma Croft, Lex Veia]()
Rookie Recovery by Jemma Croft, Lex Veia
Jamie Sullivan does not date hockey players. As the PT for the Bringham Bobcats, he knows they're loud, cocky, and more trouble than they’re worth. Not to mention painful reminders of the career ripped from his grasp a decade ago—a past he’s desperate to leave behind. All he needs to do is finish his business course and open his own practice to be free of hockey forever...sports · queer · grumpy sunshine · hockey · contemporary · age difference · m-m · athletes · humor · hurt-comfort -
![Temperance by Lark Taylor]()
Temperance by Lark Taylor
A fire mage who believes he’s broken. A vampire who believes he can fix him. A contract that’s going to change everything. Blaise. I’ve never been good at doing the right thing. A series of bad choices have left my life in tatters. Everyone is telling me to move on, but how can I? What I did was unforgivable, even if others believe otherwise...paranormal · hurt-comfort · queer · found-family · fantasy · vampires · m-m · bdsm · urban fantasy · praise-kink -
![My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 1 by Mashiro]()
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 1 by Mashiro
The award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Sometimes love is like an endgame boss. College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings... -
![My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 1 by Mashiro]()
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 1 by Mashiro
The award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Sometimes love is like an endgame boss. College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings... -
![Mined in Magic by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Mined in Magic by Jenna Wolfhart
Each year, the chasm-dwelling dwarves compete in a series of trials to find the best among them. Chocolate-loving Astrid has never bothered to enter. She’d rather tend to her garden, bake moss cakes, or search the mines for a way to break her curse, which forever binds her to the mountains. But someone else puts forth her name...fantasy · magic · demons · dual-pov · new adult · first-person-pov · mystery · paranormal · m-f · forced proximity -
![On Her Watch by Melinda Leigh]()
On Her Watch by Melinda Leigh
Sheriff Bree Taggert becomes a target when she follows the twisting trail of a serial killer in a bone-chilling novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh. A pair of hikers find a tarp-wrapped body in a clearing in the woods. When a search in the surrounding area yields two more, Sheriff Bree Taggert knows they’ve stumbled onto a serial killer’s dumping ground... -
![So Wrong by Abby Millsaps]()
So Wrong by Abby Millsaps
No wrong moves. Those were the words the first boy I ever loved whispered in my ear on graduation weekend. Naively, I believed him. Now those three little words feel like a bad omen I can’t escape. Every move I’ve made since I returned to South Chapel hurts my ex-boyfriend, Greedy. But it’s for his benefit. That’s what I tell myself. Intentionally hurting him is for the best. It has to be...
