Top new romance books out this week: 15 Dec - 21 Dec 2024
Last updated:
December 21, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Emily Rath, Jane Washington, C.M. Stunich, Harper Lennox, Colette Rhodes, Clarissa Wild, Erin Russell, Alessandra Hazard, Invi Wright, A.J. Merlin and many more.
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North Is the Night by Emily Rath
Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this darkly mythical, Finnish folklore-inspired fantasy duology for readers of T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone, Danielle L. Jensen, Thea Guanzon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests...fantasy · historical · friends to lovers · queer · new adult · vikings · magic · finland · europe · non-hea -
![Glisser by Jane Washington]()
Glisser by Jane Washington
The name of the game is fame, and the trick is simple: If you aren’t a player … you’re being played. Isobel knows it. The Alphas know it. Yet every time they make a move, Ironside counters with two, always one step ahead, outsmarting them at every turn. Just when they grasp a lifeline, Ironside threatens to hang them with it...reverse harem · fated-mates · found-family · omegaverse · paranormal · angst · fantasy · poly · sweet heroine · alpha male -
![Blizzards and Bastards by C.M. Stunich]()
Blizzards and Bastards by C.M. Stunich
I did not intentionally get my butt stuck to a frozen toilet seat.I did not mean to spray my favorite singer in the face with pepper spray. I’m just a fangirl, not a stalker.Pop-rock band, Inked Pages, has just rescued this failed bookshop owner from a desolate rest stop.These four spicy rockstars plan to drop me off at home and skedaddle to their ultra-viral holiday concert...reverse harem · contemporary · poly · menage · humor · christmas · m-f · anal sex · spanking · bondage -
![Knot Sharing the Ice by Harper Lennox]()
Knot Sharing the Ice by Harper Lennox
Four pro hockey alphas, one driven figure skating omega, and an unexpected blizzard that turns up the heat…After dumping the ex who saw my skating career as competition, all I want is some time to perfect my routine before my family sucks me into their quaint but corny Christmas traditions.Instead, the rink I rented to have all to myself is invaded by the Reapers...omegaverse · sports · hockey · contemporary · forced proximity · double-penetration · creative-anatomy · m-f-m · poly · reverse harem -
![Acedia by Colette Rhodes]()
Acedia by Colette Rhodes
Although she’s spent her life in the human realm, Iris has always lived in the shadows. When the chance to escape presents itself, it seems too good to pass up. Even if it means traveling to another realm—a realm filled with mysterious monsters, no less. Anything is better than this, right? Damen is everyone’s favorite prince. Charming, funny, and quick to bring levity to any situation... -
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![Men Who Yearn by Clarissa Wild]()
Men Who Yearn by Clarissa Wild
For years he watched.Diligently.Dutifully.Starving for her touch.Never once did he cross the line...Until she made him beg.MEN WHO YEARN is a dark romance prelude SHORT STORY to BOYS WHO HUNT. Contains disturbing content that might not be suitable for all readers...forbidden love · bff-parent · super rich hero · contemporary · dark · college · age difference · new adult · suspense · length-novella -
![Running Feral by Erin Russell]()
Running Feral by Erin Russell
Tobias's life has seemed like a series of terrible decisions followed by even worse consequences. He thought the move to Possum Hollow would be the right thing to do. Get his problems away from his mom and sisters, while taking care of his sick grandmother. If he was putting himself more in danger, that was his own fault. It was still for the best...mafia · m-m · queer · contemporary · angst · age difference · grumpy sunshine · multicultural · caretaking · forced proximity -
![His Boss for Christmas by Alessandra Hazard]()
His Boss for Christmas by Alessandra Hazard
Peter Hayes has everything a man can wish for: a successful career as a lawyer, wealth, good looks, people falling at his feet—and Justin, to do all the grunt work for him. Justin is ("Not your slave!") his personal associate. Until the day he suddenly isn't, and Peter's perfect life stops making sense. His associate wants a personal life? He wants to find his soulmate? Unacceptable...m-m · contemporary · christmas · boss & employee · fantasy · queer · length-novella · office · third-person-pov · explicit-open-door -
![The Cursed Kingdom by Invi Wright]()
The Cursed Kingdom by Invi Wright
Abby's come up with a brilliant plan.Sneak into the faerie realm, travel to the shifter forest and collect all the delysum she can get her hands on, and return home before anybody discovers who she is. Simple.The only problem is she’s never actually been to the faerie realm, and it turns out the few stories she’s been told were wildly deceiving... -
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![Better Watch Out by A.J. Merlin]()
Better Watch Out by A.J. Merlin
I’m supposed to be suffering through Christmas with my dad.Not stuck in our family lodge with my worst nightmares at the door.When a snowstorm hits days before Christmas and I’m the only one at the house, I’m quickly informed that I’ll be spending Christmas alone, with only my dog for company, but that’s before things take a turn for the worse.I never would have come if I’d known they’d be here...from hate to love · contemporary · dark · suspense · bisexual · spanking · breeding · dvp · m-m-f · stepsibling -
![Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson]()
Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson
A touching and deeply funny debut about starting over sober only to discover life’s biggest messes are still waiting right where you left them.The very last person anyone should worry about is Emma. Yes, hi, she’s an alcoholic. But she’s officially been sober for one entire year. That’s twelve months of better health...contemporary · humor · new adult · length-medium · audiobook · slut-shaming · death · substance abuse · alcoholism · drug-abuse -
![The Sleight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart]()
The Sleight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart
From the author of The Plight Before Christmas and The Ravenhood trilogy comes a heartwarming, spicy, holiday-themed romantic dramedy with ALL OF THE FEELS.My kids are a**holes.Yeah, I said it. I said the thing no father is supposed to say about their children, and I’ll say it again because I miss my wife...christmas · contemporary · humor · from hate to love · new adult · length-medium · audiobook · m-f · mature couple · second chances -
![Beyond the Bell by Ana Kirk Shaw]()
Beyond the Bell by Ana Kirk Shaw
My boss is the stiff, surly, suited city bureaucrat… and I’m the new teacher of his nightmares.I’m desperate for a fresh start at a new school. Lucky for me, Oliver Flores, the infuriatingly hot principal of PS 2, is desperate for a new teacher.He’s forced to hire the Sweaty Albeit Beautiful Trash Siren he found amongst the dumpsters (I had a morning, okay?). I’m forced to take the job... -
![Goddess of Light by Karina Halle]()
Goddess of Light by Karina Halle
The battle for the Underworld has begun… When Hanna Heikkinen sacrificed herself to the God of Death to save her father, she never imagined she’d fall in love with the grumpy god—or thrive as Queen of Tuonela. Nor did she expect to uncover the truth of her divine lineage, a secret tied to powers far beyond her understanding...fantasy · dark · from hate to love · vikings · urban fantasy · suspense · m-f · length-long · explicit-open-door · found-family -
![Devil's Thirst by Jill Ramsower]()
Devil's Thirst by Jill Ramsower
A new neighbor with a secret identity and a deadly obsession…AmelieI knew I shouldn't have asked him for a ride.My new neighbor is a study in contradictions—covered in tattoos and dripping intensity.He’s alluring yet aloof, and his every calculated move is dangerously seductive.Little did I know, he’s been systematically inserting himself into every part of my life...mafia · suspense · m-f · new adult · mystery · contemporary · first-person-pov · dual-pov · dark · hurt-comfort -
![Under an Endless Moon by A.L. Jackson]()
Under an Endless Moon by A.L. Jackson
I should have known I’d break the oath I made when I offered to let my best friend’s little sister move in with me…She’s the sweetest woman on the face of the planet.And to my great misfortune, the sexiest one, too.She’s been living under her brother’s roof her entire life, and she’s ready to spread her wings.And I’m the masochist who offers she stay at my place until she can find an apartment...forced proximity · new adult · mystery · suspense · contemporary · erotica · m-f · tortured heroine · past-abuse · past-child-abuse -
![Finding Jess by Nicole Maser]()
Finding Jess by Nicole Maser
Sam Hayes thought she’d moved on. It’s been eight years since Jess crashed into her life before slipping away, and four years since they tore each other apart for good. Now Sam’s within reach of her ultimate selling her software company and proving herself in the tech industry... -
![Unholy Nights by Heather Ashley]()
Unholy Nights by Heather Ashley
They say it’s better to give than to receive...But this Christmas, my stepfather plans to take everything.Cohen Astor is ruthless, dangerously handsome, and impossibly patient. For years, he’s been watching, waiting, biding his time. And now, with every piece of his plan in place, he’s ready to claim what’s his.Me...age difference · breeding · somnophilia · dark · pregnancy · christmas · forced proximity · new adult · length-medium · contemporary -
![His Christmas List: A Collection of Christmas Stories by T L Swan]()
His Christmas List: A Collection of Christmas Stories by T L Swan
The annual collection of reader favorite Christmas short stories by T L Swan including two brand new stories! Available for a limited short time, this holiday season.This year’s edition of His Christmas List features the following You WishBrunettiThe ExpertThe Christmas AngelMr. PrescottThe BonusAlaskan JackYou Wish... -
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![Dusk's Portent by T.A. White]()
Dusk's Portent by T.A. White
Sin city just got a whole lot bloodierFae trespassing in her woods is the least of Aileen’s problems when her best friend comes under magical attack on the same night. Aileen soon finds herself neck deep in trouble as news reaches her that the local Fae burrow has fallen and the werewolf pack she counts as ally has been taken hostage...urban fantasy · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · fae · magic · shapeshifters · dark · witches · age difference -
![Howl You Doin? by Jacklyn Hyde]()
Howl You Doin? by Jacklyn Hyde
An introverted chef. A hungry lycan shifter hiding among humans. A desire hotter than any kitchen ought to be. When Whitley Whitt becomes the chef at Castle Tepesh, she wants nothing more than to get the funds to buy back her grandmother’s bakery and return to living her best life reading romance and baking cupcakes... -
![Kiss of Embers by Amy Pennza]()
Kiss of Embers by Amy Pennza
As the first woman to lead a werewolf pack in over a century, the chips are already stacked against me. To make matters worse, I took the reins right as moon sickness began ravaging my people. When rival packs threaten a takeover, I know I have to make a move. So I enter the Firstborn Games, a competition that pits the most powerful immortals against each other...fantasy · m-m-f · shapeshifters · fated-mates · dual-pov · magic · paranormal · menage · queer · erotica -
![Off Balance by Rebecca Rathe]()
Off Balance by Rebecca Rathe
Younger. Forbidden. Distracting. Male. And on cusp of the comeback fight of a lifetime, Domenick Conner can’t get Cameron Stevens out of his head. A decade after a brutal head injury took him out of a successful career in boxing, Domenick Connor moves home to train with his brother for a very public comeback...m-m · sports · queer · queer-awakening · age difference · mma-boxing · height-difference · insta-love · contemporary · other-man-woman -
![A Story of Love by Minerva Spencer, S.M. LaViolette]()
A Story of Love by Minerva Spencer, S.M. LaViolette
This bluestocking and rake romance features feisty English-teacher-turned-muckraking-newspaperwoman Lorelei Fontenot and Stand Fast Severn, the man all England knows as the King of the Rakes... Intrepid young newspaperwoman Lorelei Fontenot went looking for the truth... -
![The Whispering Room by Cassandra Clare]()
The Whispering Room by Cassandra Clare
The scene of the chapter "The Whispering Room" in Chain of Gold, from James's POV...fantasy · young adult · urban fantasy · historical · paranormal · fae · witches · werewolves · vampires · magic -
![Gift from the Wing by Willa Rae]()
Gift from the Wing by Willa Rae
My past is no longer hidden, and our future teeters on the edge of destruction.I thought regaining my memories would make this journey easier—for all of us.I was wrong.My path is paved in blood, and each choice I make shapes not only my future but the future of everyone I care about. Every decision has a consequence, and the weight of it grows heavier with every secret that’s revealed...reverse harem · paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · magic · length-long · contemporary · dragon shifter · vampires · fated-mates -
![Shroom for Improvement by Jemma Croft]()
Shroom for Improvement by Jemma Croft
Mushroom fae Claude Stinkhorn leads an extraordinarily boring life. He works as a conductor on Remy’s underground railway, lives alone in a windowless, basement apartment, and occasionally enjoys a moderately priced chai latte. He’s never been happier.After the death of his absentee father, Claude inherits a house. But it’s no ordinary house...m-m · fantasy · magic · queer · humor · urban fantasy · fae · dual-pov · forced proximity · slow burn -
![Kade by Tijan]()
Kade by Tijan
I have fought. I have bled. I have wreaked havoc for my family. Anyone who threatened us, tried to break us, I broke them instead. Then, there was peace. Marriage. Children. Life was good. Life was great.Until my phone rang one night. Retired, I was no longer in the NFL. We'd recently moved back to Fallen Crest.So I should’ve known. I should’ve remembered. There is no peace in Fallen Crest...sports · football · new adult · friends to lovers · suspense · contemporary · athletes · m-f · length-long · audiobook -
![Hammer & Gavel by C.T. Whistle]()
Hammer & Gavel by C.T. Whistle
Hot Fuzz meets shifters, meets buddy cop romance in this sexy, high-stakes M/M omegaverse detective novel.Detective Constable Oliver Reed enjoys two things in life; tea with biscuits and catching bad guys...omegaverse · queer · paranormal · m-m · shapeshifters · third-person-pov · pregnancy · fantasy · sweet-hero · small town -
![Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke]()
Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke
Neighbors to lovers can be a risky proposition in this funny, sexy, and swoony romantic comedy between a single mother and the grumpy man next door by USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke.When Gabrielle Solomon falls, she falls hard. Even if that means literally toppling over a porch railing in nothing but a flimsy towel—right in front of her sexy new neighbor...grumpy sunshine · small town · contemporary · humor · mature couple · single-mother · m-f · sassy heroine · cheerful heroine · death -
![Christmas At Cedarwood Cabin by Jade Wilkes]()
Christmas At Cedarwood Cabin by Jade Wilkes
This is a continuation of the story from Cedarwood Cabin. I highly recommend reading that book first in order to grasp the story fully. This is a short Christmas story with a cliffhanger.Flora’s life took an unexpected turn when she met Dax and Lyka Faulkner, two biker men who drew her into their secluded world... -
![Sovereign: A Dark Cowboy Romance by Raya Morris Edwards]()
Sovereign: A Dark Cowboy Romance by Raya Morris Edwards
This is the discreet alternate version of Sovereign by Raya Morris Edwards. Book is paperback, matte, with cream interiors.“All roads lead to Sovereign Mountain.”Set against the sweeping backdrop of northern Montana in winter, Sovereign is the perfect spicy love story for dark romance readers.Keira Garrison has never known affection from her husband... -
![Guarded by the Krampus by Cassie Alexander]()
Guarded by the Krampus by Cassie Alexander
A blind sculptor. A satyr bodyguard. A dangerous plan to expose a criminal empire.Aceon doesn’t care for holidays—or humans. As a satyr bodyguard, his job is to keep his clients alive and his emotions out of the equation. But Satin, a blind sculptor with a biting wit and a deadly secret, isn’t like any client he’s ever had... -
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![Captive Souls by Anne Malcom]()
Captive Souls by Anne Malcom
My job is to break Piper Matthews.But to leave her breathing afterward.An important distinction, since I don’t walk away from a job without blood on my hands.That’s how I like it. How it needs to be.I’m comfortable with death. Pain. Cruelty.No conscience troubled me when I took Piper Matthews deep into the Appalachian woods, intending on fracturing her mind, destroying her... -
![Saint by Chani Lynn Feener]()
Saint by Chani Lynn Feener
Nix Monroe has had it with playing things safe. Where exactly has that gotten him anyway? In the bed of three of the Demons of Foxglove Grove, in over his head. Since he arrived at the prestigious university, nothing has gone his way, and nothing has been what it seemed. Now that he's finally discovered the truth behind what his cousin was up to, he's reevaluating his next moves...science fiction · m-m · new adult · queer · from hate to love · length-medium · dark · mystery · class difference · fake relationship -
![Princes of Hollywood by C.S. Berry]()
Princes of Hollywood by C.S. Berry
One woman and four gorgeous Hollywood hunks sharing a house, and a bed . . .When Greer Morrow’s dirtbag boyfriend cheats on her, she knows she has to move out. So she takes a job, leaving her run-down apartment for a mansion in the hills, to work as a live-in personal assistant for a hot-shot Hollywood star, Aiden Clyborne, and his three high-profile A-List roommates... -
![Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall]()
Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall
From the author of Boyfriend Material comes the absurdist adventure of two friends determined to avoid marriage to unsuitable people as they race through Regency England to marry each other instead.Sir Horley Comewithers isn’t particularly interested in getting married, especially when his match is a perfectly respectable young woman. Sir Horley is, after all, extravagantly gay... -
![Yule Be Mine by Jenika Snow]()
Yule Be Mine by Jenika Snow
It was the annual Krampusnacht Festival in my little, snow-covered, European village. But this year, things were different. They took a dark turn, where I was the prey to a very dangerous predator.And that villain is a towering figure clad in horns, fur, and chains. His crimson eyes gleamed from behind the Krampus mask...christmas · alpha male · age difference · contemporary · bdsm · boss & employee · anal sex · dark · m-f · bondage -
![Saving Face by J. Cherry]()
Saving Face by J. Cherry
This book contains adult themes and illustrations intended for readers aged 18 and above.Debuting as a professional MMA fighter should’ve been easy for Kacper Pają go to Vegas, win the fight, get the money, and go home...sports · grumpy sunshine · fighters · forced proximity · athletes · dual-pov · multicultural · office · length-long -
![A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya]()
A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya
A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together--against their better judgment—to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.Carolina Fuentes has always wanted to join her family in hunting down the bloodthirsty monsters that plague her pueblo. But these days, her father wants her out of town with a husband of his choosing. That’s not happening...fantasy · vampires · young adult · paranormal · from hate to love · historical · length-long · audiobook · behind-doors · m-f
