Top new romance books out this week: 20 Oct - 26 Oct 2024
Last updated:
October 26, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, S.J. Tilly, Ana Huang, Lenore Rosewood, Olivia Hayle, Stephanie Garber, Ruby Dixon, Haley Cass, Chelsea Curto, Ursa Dax and many more.
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Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
An enemies-to-lovers spicy novella set in the world of video gaming from the New York Times bestselling author of Problematic Summer Romance—now in print and ebook! Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis...contemporary · forced proximity · office · from hate to love · insta-love · new adult · humor · christmas · m-f · cheerful heroine -
![Dear Rosie, by S.J. Tilly]()
Dear Rosie, by S.J. Tilly
Rosie. I was eight when Nathan moved away. He was my best friend. My only friend. My safe space. And then he was gone. And my life turned into Hell. But I survived. I broke free and made a life for myself. And I tried to forget about the boy who grew up to be Nate Waller, the famous retired football player. I really did try to forget... -
![The Striker by Ana Huang]()
The Striker by Ana Huang
She's the only woman he wants. .. and the only one he can't have. Asher Donovan is a living legend—the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they’re forced to “bond” during off-season cross-training...soccer · sports · contemporary · m-f · dual-pov · forced proximity · athletes · tortured heroine · super rich hero · forbidden love -
![Unhinged Alphas by Lenore Rosewood]()
Unhinged Alphas by Lenore Rosewood
I'm a feral omega with one rule. Never get attached. Never let anyone in. But five alphas are about to shatter everything I thought I knew—and this time, I can’t blame it on my biology. The Ghosts are killers with fractured souls. Monsters in human skin. But somehow, they've become my monsters. Especially Wraith, the silent, scarred sentinel who sees me like no one else...omegaverse · dystopian · dark · from hate to love · poly · length-medium · futuristic · hurt-comfort · anal sex · creative-anatomy -
![Between the Lines by Olivia Hayle]()
Between the Lines by Olivia Hayle
The mysterious stranger I spent an unforgettable night with is the billionaire who ruined my life… and now I have to live with him. He's all green eyes, mussed hair and a dirty mouth. He’s good at strip poker, and even better at what comes after. Two weeks later, I walk into a meeting in LA with the subject of my next memoir. .. and it’s him. Aiden Hartman...super rich hero · forced proximity · from hate to love · dual-pov · contemporary · friends to lovers · office · new adult · humor · m-f -
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![Spectacular by Stephanie Garber]()
Spectacular by Stephanie Garber
Welcome, welcome back to the enchanting world of Caraval! Return to the legendary magic and the whimsical wonder with this beautifully illustrated holiday novella. Snowflakes are falling. Invitations are arriving. And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire. It’s Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city...fantasy · christmas · length-short · m-f · magic · new adult · abduction · competent heroine · sassy heroine · independent heroine -
![Barbarian's Treat by Ruby Dixon]()
Barbarian's Treat by Ruby Dixon
The brutal season is underway and the sa-khui tribe needs a break. What better way to shake things up than to celebrate another one of those strange human holidays? Claire suggests that Croatoan’s people enjoy Halloween, and the fun begins as everyone joins in. There are costumes! Vegetable carvings! An ice maze! And a surprise for a beloved couple... -
![The Snowball Effect by Haley Cass]()
The Snowball Effect by Haley Cass
For the first time, Regan Gallagher is facing the world without her best friend by her side – no, Sutton isn’t dead but she is in Rome, following her dreams. And Regan really is thrilled for her. Left to her own devices, she’s doing… fine. Oh, except for the fact that her new roommate, Emma Bordeaux, has hated Regan since the literal day they’d met two years ago... -
![Power Play by Chelsea Curto]()
Power Play by Chelsea Curto
Piper Mitchell needs one thing to go her way. Divorced, feeling stuck in her professional life and terrified of reentering the world of dating, she’s decided she’s going to work on something she can control: learning how to be good in the bedroom. Enter Liam Sullivan. The star NHL goalie might not be a people person, but he's the perfect teacher...hockey · sports · grumpy sunshine · athletes · found-family · marriage of convenience · humor · friends to lovers · m-f · office -
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![Alien Orc's Prize by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Orc's Prize by Ursa Dax
My human Starlight Lottery bride was supposed to be a pawn, not become my most precious prize…. As the eldest prince of an ancient and regal orc bloodline, I should be focused on my lands and people. Instead, I’m constantly thwarting my family’s attempts to ensure that I produce an heir... -
![Cut Short by Julia Wolf]()
Cut Short by Julia Wolf
A heartwarming, sexy, and hilarious romance with texting, banter, and the Running Man. .. Me: How did you get this number, Joe Silver? Him: I Googled you. Me: Wow, I'd make a terrible secret agent. Him: Lucky me. I fell in love with Joe Silver when I was 16 and told him when I was 17. He didn't return my feelings. .. at all... -
![Guarded by the Phantom by Layla Fae]()
Guarded by the Phantom by Layla Fae
She’s so pristine and innocent. I’ll drag her into obscenity. The senator’s daughter is being targeted by terrorists specializing in mind control. Considering the high-profile life she leads, filled with ballet performances, charity galas, and stifling political events, I am the worst possible fit for her. I don’t belong in polite society... -
![Sweet Like Whiskey by Emmy Sanders]()
Sweet Like Whiskey by Emmy Sanders
The only thing worse than letting him in is the thought of letting him go. Jackson. If there’s one thing I don’t need upsetting my quiet and comfortable routine in the small town of Darling, Montana, it’s newcomer Ash Alcott crash landing on my family’s ranch like some sort of blonde angel. I don’t need his flirting. Or his smile...m-m · cowboys · grumpy sunshine · queer · contemporary · found-family · boss & employee · forced proximity · hurt-comfort · western -
![Echoes of the Tide by Emma Hamm]()
Echoes of the Tide by Emma Hamm
Ace has spent her entire life hiding who she is. First, it was from friends and family who didn't know she was stealing from the rich. Then it was hiding her true self in a prison city under the water. The worst was hiding herself from new friends who helped her destroy Alpha. What she didn't know, was that decision would force her to come into the light. Maketes has always been the jokester... -
![The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert]()
The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert
Eve’s life might not be perfect, but it’s hers. She has money, freedom, and a client list that she’s handpicked over the years. If sometimes she gets a little too attached to those clients? Well, that’s her problem...fantasy · monsters · demons · paranormal · m-f · contemporary · forced proximity · length-short · daddy-kink · fetish -
![Cashmere Cruelty by Nicole Fox]()
Cashmere Cruelty by Nicole Fox
When is the worst time to tell someone he’s going to be a father? Probably the day of the wedding…. When he is getting married to someone else. Well, that is exactly what I did. But my hands were tied. Literally. Matvey Groza is a dangerous man. And nine months ago, he strolled into my shop looking for a custom suit. But when I accidentally walked in on him in the changing room,...mafia · m-f · dark · from hate to love · found-family · angst · breeding · contemporary · pregnancy · length-long -
![Cashmere Ruin by Nicole Fox]()
Cashmere Ruin by Nicole Fox
My baby's here. Her father's not. And if I have it my way, we'll never see him again. Because Matvey Groza stomped my heart to smithereens. It went pretty much like. "I love you. ". "I'm marrying someone else. ". I'm paraphrasing, but not by much. Because some facts are undeniable. Matvey got me pregnant. FACT. I'm just now starting labor. FACT. But Matvey is nowhere to be found. FACT... -
![If This Was a Movie by Morgan Elizabeth]()
If This Was a Movie by Morgan Elizabeth
A new holiday romantic comedy from best-selling author of Tis the Season for Revenge! A year ago, Jules stumbled upon the man of her dreams in a bar on New Year's Eve. After a lifetime of watching romantic comedies, she was sure she had found her soulmate. That is, until she learned he has an entire family and blocked him...christmas · found-family · forced proximity · sports · contemporary · single-father · humor · friends to lovers · m-f · second chances -
![Finding Hayes by Laura Pavlov]()
Finding Hayes by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity, Standalone Romance. from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov. Sometimes relationships come along that define you. Someone who brings out sides of you that no one else sees. The reason that you try to be the best version of yourself. Savannah Abbott was my North Star growing up... -
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![Soul Code by Blake Black]()
Soul Code by Blake Black
I’ve always been on the outside looking in—a female tech genius meeting every conceivable human need for others, yet struggling with a basic fundamental necessity—connection. My days are filled with code and algorithms, but my nights are haunted by isolation and loneliness... -
![Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau]()
Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau
The fae gods have woken…and they’re merciless. Sabine finally had a chance at a life with Basten. Simple. Free. But gods and men conspired to rip them apart. Now, on the eve of war, Sabine is trapped in her father’s secret-shrouded court, prized as the gods’ new plaything. She clings to memories of Basten, the only thing that grounds her in the dangerously bewitching new world...new adult · dark · fae · fantasy · magic · paranormal · m-f · length-long · independent heroine · sassy heroine -
![Inviting Bedlam by Grae Bryan]()
Inviting Bedlam by Grae Bryan
Ivan Kozlov doesn’t make mistakes, no matter what his brothers might say. Mistakes in his world mean death. So while he may have summoned the wrong sort of demon to aid him in cementing his empire, binding himself to the creature with an irreversible contract, that doesn’t mean he can’t make use of him...paranormal · m-m · mafia · demons · tortured hero · fated-mates · hurt-comfort · bad boys · queer · length-medium -
![Karma's Kiss by R.S. Grey]()
Karma's Kiss by R.S. Grey
Every small-town girl has known a Sawyer Garnett. He’s the dimpled dreamboat we used to fantasize about in algebra class, the hometown heartbreaker with no shortage of outraged exes. But unlike most golden boys, this one didn’t peak in high school. Oh no no. Like the fine wine at the vineyard he’s the literal heir to, Sawyer’s only gotten better with age... -
![Wish by Sara Flanagan]()
Wish by Sara Flanagan
“She glared deep into his azure eyes, bestowing him with a silent promise. He may very well be responsible for her undoing. But she would be his end. ”. When Mora met Dother she expected a one-night tryst, but the man she grew to love had a different idea. He intended to keep her at any cost. Even if that meant binding her to a flask and cursing her to grant the wishes of any who held it...fantasy · fae · horror · strong heroine · dark · fated-mates · magic · paranormal · m-f · from hate to love -
![In Love and War by Lisette Marshall]()
In Love and War by Lisette Marshall
A demon craving revenge. A fae looking to prove herself. When Naxi and Thysandra meet in the middle of a battlefield, neither expects a worthy opponent. But with dark pasts and desperate ambitions driving them, peace is not an option … so when Naxi is forced to flee, Thysandra gives chase, bringing them far from the clash of armies... -
![The Dragon King by Penelope Barsetti]()
The Dragon King by Penelope Barsetti
I’ve been abandoned by every man in my life—except for one. He arrived at the outskirts of Riviana Star just in time, and not only saved me, but the people I’ve come to consider my own. He pledged to be at my side always—and made me make the same promise in return. My heart can’t hold onto the anger and resentment a moment longer—not when I want this man for the rest of my life...fantasy · from hate to love · length-medium · m-f · dark · high fantasy · angst · magic · age difference · height-difference -
![Snapshot by Kay Cove]()
Snapshot by Kay Cove
A steamy marriage of convenience romance about two friends striking a deal to save a billion-dollar company, and quickly find themselves blurring the lines between pretending and real love as they unravel the scandals set to tear them apart. Be loud. Lean in. Take your seat at the head of the table. I want the whole room to know that when my wife speaks, it’s time to sit down and listen... -
![Finding Delaware by Bree Wiley]()
Finding Delaware by Bree Wiley
𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥. .. Taylor. Only two things matter to me in this shitty freestyle motocross and my best friend. They’re my only escape from my father’s fists, but one slip in junior high almost changed everything. I confessed a secret to a beautiful boy, and I’ve been punishing him—and myself—ever since...hurt-comfort · from hate to love · forced proximity · sports · cruel hero · stepsibling · m-m · angst · college · contemporary -
![Wild Pitch by C.L. Rose]()
Wild Pitch by C.L. Rose
RIGGS. I’m known as the bad boy of baseball, and I’ve always used that to my advantage. Men want to be me. Women want to be with me. I’ve ridden that wave all the way to the top. But when my quick temper lands me in hot water with my team, I have to think fast in order to save my spot on the Daytona Fury roster... -
![The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers]()
The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers
Before she mastered the art of French cooking in midlife, Julia Child found herself working in the secrets trade in Asia during World War II, a journey that will delight both historical fiction fans and lovers of America's most beloved chef, revealing how the war made her into the icon we know now... -
![In Love with the Devil by Sky Blu]()
In Love with the Devil by Sky Blu
If you love a bird, cage it, then let it fly. If it returns, then it knows where home is. JULIANLike a breath of fresh air, a little bird flew into my life. Astoria was desperate for me to be her hero, but I’m no hero. I tried to train her to be my pet and it broke both of us. I let her run, gave her time and space, but she’ll never be free of me. I’ll always find her. She’s mine...abduction · possessive hero · horror · age difference · forced proximity · dark · m-f · anal sex · bdsm · pregnancy -
![Bearly Mated by Lola Glass]()
Bearly Mated by Lola Glass
I'm being paid to have a bear shifter's baby. He happens to be my childhood best friend who I was in love with for half my life, and haven't seen in years. If I wasn't so desperate for money, I wouldn't have turned to him. But I am, so I sign the mating contract and agree to let the big, sexy jerk breed me...paranormal · friends to lovers · fated-mates · fantasy · breeding · m-f · pregnancy · new adult · length-novella · virgin hero -
![Speak. by Ruby Darling]()
Speak. by Ruby Darling
Raven MonroeI think I always knew I was going to die young. Like I had this… silent, invisible clock ticking down to my final moments plastered above my head. Maybe that’s why I was so reckless, crazy. Why I sought after adventure...mystery · dark · age difference · reverse harem · contemporary · new adult · poly · bdsm · breeding · exhibitionism -
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![The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Anne Long]()
The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Anne Long
A blue-blooded beauty bartered to a Beast…. He would pay any price to possess her. But even though Alexandra Bellamy sacrifices herself to save her family’s fortunes, a shocking betrayal sunders her marriage to a taciturn brute of a war hero, Colonel Magnus Brightwall, before it even begins...angst · virgin heroine · regency · victorian · historical · length-medium · m-f · second chances · hurt-comfort · independent heroine -
![Textual Confusion by Fifer Rose]()
Textual Confusion by Fifer Rose
I need you tomorrow. Same time and place as last week. Who dis? Did I f*ck you stupid last time? You know. Between barely scrapping by financially and dealing with a stalker ex-boyfriend, Asher’s life was already problematic enough before randomly receiving a string of texts from an unknown number in the middle of the night. He should have just done what a normal person would do and ignore them... -
![Only With You by E. Salvador]()
Only With You by E. Salvador
Senior year should be easy. Unfortunately, it's going to be anything but that for Julianna Sparks. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Julianna moves in with two of her friends, who also happen to be best friends with the guy she hates. But that's not the only issue… she’s three weeks into school, and struggling to understand calculus II... -
![Empire of Flame and Thorns by Marion Blackwood]()
Empire of Flame and Thorns by Marion Blackwood
A fae rebel. A ruthless dragon commander. And a deadly trial that will turn their lives upside down. Trapped in the Seelie Court by a forest of thorns, Selena Hale lives at the mercy of the dragon shifters. Her only chance to gain her freedom is by entering the Atonement a deadly competition that pits fae magic users against each other...fantasy · fae · from hate to love · new adult · cold hero · paranormal · length-medium · commander · high fantasy · m-f -
![Empire of Flame and Thorns by Marion Blackwood]()
Empire of Flame and Thorns by Marion Blackwood
A fae rebel. A ruthless dragon commander. And a deadly trial that will turn their lives upside down. Trapped in the Seelie Court by a forest of thorns, Selena Hale lives at the mercy of the dragon shifters. Her only chance to gain her freedom is by entering the Atonement Trials: a deadly competition that pits fae magic users against each other...fantasy · fae · from hate to love · magic · forced proximity · new adult · high fantasy · paranormal · fated-mates · dragon shifter -
![Grave Matter by Karina Halle]()
Grave Matter by Karina Halle
Horror Romance meets Science Fiction in this dark and delicious gothic psychological thriller by NYT bestseller Karina Halle, perfect for fans of Gothikana, Ninth House, and Mexican Gothic. Grad Student Sydney Denik is getting a second chance...science fiction · suspense · horror · paranormal · mystery · age difference · dark · m-f · contemporary · angst -
![Christmas With a Crank by Courtney Walsh]()
Christmas With a Crank by Courtney Walsh
A second chance with your first crush. Doesn’t happen often. For Liam Fisher, that first crush was his next door neighbor, Olive Witherby. Childhood was lazy summers, treehouse stargazing, and endless games of hide and seek at Pine Creek, the Christmas tree farm that’s been in Liam’s family for generations...
