Top new romance books out this week: 22 Dec - 28 Dec 2024
Last updated:
December 28, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Cate C. Wells, Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue, Jessica Peterson, S.J. Sylvis, S. Massery, Grace McGinty, April L. Moon, Harley Hunt, Brittanee Nicole, Jenna Myles, Briar Boleyn, Marni Mann and many more.
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The Wild Wolf's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells
My mate called me weak and walked away. Annie. I try not to think about mating the wild wolf from the Last Pack. It happened. He left. The witch sorted me out and life kept going. I’m anxious all the time—every moment of every day—but I’m not worried about him. He hates me, and he’s not coming back. He made that perfectly clear. I should have worried...fated-mates · shapeshifters · werewolves · m-f · dual-pov · paranormal · found-family · angst · shy heroine · tortured heroine -
![Duchess of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue]()
Duchess of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Possess. Defile. Menace. The Dukes are trained for one to fight. To fight for West End. To fight their enemies. To fight one another. It’s no surprise that when Lavinia Lucia comes into their lives, they want to fight her too. Unfortunately for Nick, Remy, and Sy, their new Duchess wasn’t born to fight back... -
![Wyatt by Jessica Peterson]()
Wyatt by Jessica Peterson
Roping horses leads to riding cowboys in this sexy friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, lessons-in-seduction romance by Jessica Peterson. Wyatt Rivers is the perfect no-strings hookup—a cowboy Casanova who rocks a Stetson, looks smokin’ hot in his Wranglers, and never rests his head on the same pillow twice. He’s exactly what I’m looking for. If only Wyatt wasn’t also my best friend…...cowboys · western · contemporary · m-f · small town · death · friends to lovers · new adult · fake relationship · north-america -
![Heart of Thorns by S.J. Sylvis, S. Massery]()
Heart of Thorns by S.J. Sylvis, S. Massery
As the number one quarterback in college football, my only dream is to make it to pro. My richer-than-sin parents have a different goal. Their plan is for me to score a trophy wife whose trust fund can hold its own against mine, then join the family empire after graduation. The latter half of that plan means giving up my dream of professional football...sports · angst · from hate to love · hockey · dual-pov · contemporary · college · football · grumpy sunshine · suspense -
![Ruffled Feathers by Grace McGinty]()
Ruffled Feathers by Grace McGinty
I wasn’t known for overthinking problems. I was an “ask for forgiveness and not permission” kind of person. So when I got caught with a cock in my sweatshirt after a police raid on a cockfighting ring, it looked bad...poly · omegaverse · humor · m-m · queer · m-m-f · bisexual · forbidden love · stepsibling · anal sex -
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![When Cupid Falls First by April L. Moon, Harley Hunt]()
When Cupid Falls First by April L. Moon, Harley Hunt
My angel ex fell first and now we’re both falling apart. Bring snacks. I had it all figured out. A quiet life, my bookshop, and three cats who may or may not have magical tendencies. Love? That was a closed chapter. Until Caleb waltzed back in after seven years, turning my world upside down with a wink and a smile. Caleb isn’t just any ex, he’s a cupid...forced proximity · forbidden love · age difference · paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · humor · angels · length-medium · audiobook -
![War by Brittanee Nicole]()
War by Brittanee Nicole
I’ve never been a good bet. I wear my emotions on my tattoo-covered sleeve, I say all the wrong things and I revel in pissing off a certain redhead far more than I should. In other words, I’m the last person the court would choose to parent any child, let alone three of them. Yet being their father is all I want... -
![Ransom by Jenna Myles]()
Ransom by Jenna Myles
My sole focus for the last twenty-five years has been taking care of my brothers, and building a strong, unbreakable family. Now they’ve all found the women they want to spend their life with. I should be thrilled. It’s exactly what I wanted. Except it’s exposed the big gaping hole in my life. The same hole I put there twenty-five years ago when I destroyed the love of my life...humor · super rich hero · contemporary · m-f · length-long · audiobook · second chances · mature couple · open-door -
![The Bond That Burns by Briar Boleyn]()
The Bond That Burns by Briar Boleyn
At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless–and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon–a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the I have no control...fantasy · betrayal · paranormal · new adult · fae · from hate to love · vampires · dual-pov · cruel hero · found-family -
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![The One by Marni Mann]()
The One by Marni Mann
USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann brings an angsty, tortured hero, billionaire romance to the sizzling conclusion of the Spade Hotel Series. They call me insensitive. They call me uncaring. I'm a raging alphahole ninety-nine percent of the time. But no one really knows Rhett Cole at all. Memories are my currency. Regret is my drink of choice. I’m not the guy who didn’t care... -
![The One by Marni Mann]()
The One by Marni Mann
An alternative cover edition can be found here. USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann brings an angsty, tortured hero, billionaire romance to the sizzling conclusion of the Spade Hotel Series. They call me insensitive. They call me uncaring. I'm a raging alphahole ninety-nine percent of the time. But no one really knows Rhett Cole at all. Memories are my currency. Regret is my drink of choice... -
![The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap]()
The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap
Historical fiction, true crime, and dark academia intertwine in a harrowing tale of murder, greed, and the grisly origins of modern medicine. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1828. Naïve but determined James Willoughby has abandoned his posh, sheltered life at Oxford to pursue a lifelong dream of studying surgery in Edinburgh...horror · historical · mystery · queer · suspense · length-medium · m-m · queer-awakening · class difference · forbidden love -
![The Throwback by C.L. Rose]()
The Throwback by C.L. Rose
JETT. At twelve years old, my whole life changed in the blink of an eye. I not only lost both of my parents but was also forced to uproot my life to live with my aunt and uncle, leaving behind the best friend I ever had. When a chance encounter in an elevator during championship week brings her back into my arms, I know I can’t let her go again...sports · bondage · bdsm · length-short · audiobook · contemporary · m-f · praise-kink · florida · curvy heroine -
![State of Alert by Marie Force, Eva Kaminsky]()
State of Alert by Marie Force, Eva Kaminsky
11 hours, 35 minutes. The first couple is on full alert, deflecting new threats from near and far…. Lieutenant Sam Holland has seen just about everything as a D. C. homicide detective, but she’s never been asked to lie to her closest colleagues and her husband—until now... -
![Undeniably Married by J. Saman]()
Undeniably Married by J. Saman
The last thing I expected when I ran out on my wedding was to wake up in Vegas married to Mason Reyes, the cocky, gorgeous, and much younger NFL quarterback for the Boston Rebels. I've always been a smart, responsible doctor. The good girl. And yet here I am with a drunken photo of our nuptials leaked and spreading like wildfire. Considering my ex is his former teammate, it's as bad as it gets... -
![Icebound Hearts by Nikki Lawson]()
Icebound Hearts by Nikki Lawson
Working as a nanny for a pro hockey player should be simple, right? Except this single dad is scorching hot, a decade older than me… oh, and he’s my brother’s best friend. Sawyer Townsend is everything I shouldn’t a divorced single father with an adorable little boy and a damaged heart. He’s been burned by betrayal before, and so have I. We’re both determined to keep love at arm’s length...contemporary · sports · humor · m-f · single-father · hockey · friends to lovers · age difference · found-family · forced proximity -
![Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild]()
Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild
They swore I would fall for their depravity, and I told myself I could resist…. I lied. Stealing from the three most infamous, cold-hearted devils of the Skull and Serpent Society was risky, but I needed it more than them. I had only one goal in mind—to survive. Running away is what I do best...suspense · dark · cruel hero · poly · mafia · reverse harem · new adult · somnophilia · spanking · anal sex -
![A Beautiful Couple by Leslie Wolfe]()
A Beautiful Couple by Leslie Wolfe
“Leslie Wolfe is a rockstar storyteller. I wanted more - how she managed it I do not think I will ever know. You will feel encouraged. You will think what just happened? Most importantly, you will want to read everything Leslie Wolfe has ever written. ” Amazon Reviewer Sderebery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Her husband killed someone. She’s the only witness... -
![Love Bites Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Hard by Lola Glass
I agreed to marry the new werewolf king in exchange for my freedom. But now he's holding me hostage on his pack's land. Did I mention that he bit me, publicly, to claim me? Or that he's so lost in the darkness of his past that he's basically feral? If I could grow fur myself, maybe the situation would be a simpler one, but I can't...paranormal · humor · fantasy · dual-pov · new adult · contemporary · werewolves · m-f · marriage of convenience · strong heroine -
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![Best Laid Plans by Piper Rayne]()
Best Laid Plans by Piper Rayne
You don't have to read this in order to enjoy Flirting With Fire. It's just some bonus content for our readers and our die-hard unicorns. Enjoy getting to know these characters! xo,. Piper & Rayne. -
![Legends: a four-book collection of legendary love stories by Mia Sheridan, Amy Harmon, Katy Regnery, Leylah Attar]()
Legends: a four-book collection of legendary love stories by Mia Sheridan, Amy Harmon, Katy Regnery, Leylah Attar
Breathtaking. Exquisite. Beautiful. For over a decade, the books of USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors, Leylah Attar, Amy Harmon, Katy Regnery and Mia Sheridan, have captivated readers with their lyrical prose, spellbinding characters and heart-wrenching love stories... -
![A Merry Brutal Christmas by E.V. Olsen]()
A Merry Brutal Christmas by E.V. Olsen
Tis the season to be naughty. .. College hockey rivals turned lovers Jackson Reed and Killian Blackwell are about to face their toughest match Christmas with both their families at the Reed mansion. Between sexual tension to melt the estate's ice sculptures, and a shared future that's anything but certain, this holiday season is bound to be unforgettable... -
![More Than A Feeling by Maya Alden]()
More Than A Feeling by Maya Alden
He chose the wrong sister. And now, the right one doesn't want him anymore. I never expected to fall for Fleur. She’s sunshine and joy, where my world was previously gray. What I don’t understand is how her family means so little to her. They warned me she was immature and selfish; and that we’ll never work out. They were right. She's jealous of my friendship with her sister, my brother's widow... -
![Knot Falling for You by Winnie Aster]()
Knot Falling for You by Winnie Aster
Persephone is trying to live the simple life as a barista in the small town of Starsfalls. When a chance encounter presents an opportunity for Seph to help her favorite bookstore, she jumps at it. But things don’t go according to plan. Seph is a self-proclaimed beta who has spent her life avoiding alphas, and working with a hunky alpha architect is not what she signed on for...omegaverse · reverse harem · fantasy · contemporary · forced proximity · age difference · menage · humor · poly · length-medium -
![Westin: A Dark Cowboy Romance by Raya Morris Edwards]()
Westin: A Dark Cowboy Romance by Raya Morris Edwards
This is the alternate discreet version of Westin by Raya Morris Edwards. Paperback is matte with cream interiors. All Roads Lead to Sovereign Mountain. Set in the rural beauty of northern Montana, Westin delves into the tumultuous love story of Westin Quinn and Diane Carter. Diane has lived on Carter Farms for her entire life... -
![Lost Love Found: Waiting for Nick / Considering Kate by Nora Roberts]()
Lost Love Found: Waiting for Nick / Considering Kate by Nora Roberts
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes two fan-favorite stories from the Stanislaski siblings! Waiting for Nick. Frederica Kimball has had a crush on Nicholas LeBeck since they were kids. Once a reckless teenager, Nick has cleaned up his act and is now one of the most sought-after composers on Broadway... -
![A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath]()
A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath
New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath returns to the fan favorite series, The Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, with the story of a viscount who has retreated to a small, secluded island only to have a mysterious and beautiful woman wash up on shore...historical · tortured hero · regency · victorian · class difference · forced proximity · survival · m-f · length-medium · audiobook -
![Lies That Bind by Leia Stone]()
Lies That Bind by Leia Stone
When empires fall, love is the ultimate sacrifice. When Aisling ascends the throne as empress, the weight of the crown is heavier than she ever imagined. Her father’s brutal murder leaves her with two burning purposes: find the killer and make them pay. But her quest for vengeance leads to an act of retaliation that shifts the tides of war—and awakens a formidable new enemy... -
![Cherry Ice by Addison Beck]()
Cherry Ice by Addison Beck
Levi. I've never been anything special. I'm just your typical nerd, happy with myself, but inexperienced in every way. That is until the king of college football asks me out on a date and my clueless self has no idea what to do. So, I turn to the only person who's always been able to help me through anything. Mav is just like me. A nerd deep to the core...friends to lovers · m-m · contemporary · queer · virgin hero · praise-kink · humor · length-novella · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
![Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce]()
Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce
I’ve been naughty… Like, run a car over your abusive ex kind of naughty. But it’s not the police coming to punish me. It’s the Krampus. It’s the best time of the year in the mountain village I call home, known for its Krampus lore and festive enthusiasm during the holidays. From the outside looking in, my life is perfect...monsters · christmas · demons · paranormal · fantasy · length-novella · death · alcoholism · abuse · possessive hero -
![I Married A Catman by Regine Abel]()
I Married A Catman by Regine Abel
He was the dream mate she never expected. When Ophelia seeks the services of the Prime Mating Agency to find her soulmate, she’s floored to learn that her perfect match is Gaelec, an intimidating, feline-looking ex-convict... -
![Misguided Vows by T.L. Smith, Kia Carrington-Russell]()
Misguided Vows by T.L. Smith, Kia Carrington-Russell
We met because of a job. We played because he made a bet. We carried on because we couldn’t stop. Now we’re in too deep, and the secrets of our pasts will catch up. It’s supposed to only be a fling, but it’s started a fire. One that we’re both in denial about. -
![Shoot Your Shot by Hannah Gray]()
Shoot Your Shot by Hannah Gray
For better or for worse. When I said those words in front of the pastor, I meant them. But that was before everything changed. Before it became clear that my wife would be better off without me. I had no choice but to sabotage us, and that was exactly what I did. Even though I pushed Paige to leave, it still hurt like hell, watching her do it. I’d never love another woman for as long as I lived...sports · hockey · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · forced proximity · found-family · angst · length-medium · m-f · childfree-couple -
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![Oh, Hell No by Abbi Glines]()
Oh, Hell No by Abbi Glines
Taking her was a means to an end. The task was to weed out the man who had stolen millions from us. He may have succeeded, but he’d pay with his life. Hiding from us was a grave error he’d regret soon enough because once he found out that we had taken the one thing he cared for as repayment- he’d show up. When a man had a weakness, it was foolish to make a mistake like this...mafia · from hate to love · length-medium · contemporary · dark · m-f · slow burn · abduction · strong heroine · independent heroine -
![Until Bax by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Until Bax by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Bax Mayson thought he had escaped the family curse—until he saw Olivia Gannon again. It’s been eight years since he last laid eyes on his best friend’s little sister, and now, fate has thrown her back into his life. As if their undeniable connection isn’t complicated enough, a mysterious threat looms, determined to tear Olivia away from him...contemporary · m-f · audiobook · explicit-open-door · suspense · mystery · siblings-bff · insta-love · small town · tennessee -
![Never Bargain with the Boss by Lauren Landish]()
Never Bargain with the Boss by Lauren Landish
Grumpy single dad? Me. Sassy nanny with a past? Her. And a too-smart-for-her-own-good pre-teen? That’d be my beloved daughter. Being a single dad isn’t easy. Neither is running a billion-dollar company. Parenting is definitely harder, but I’ve been doing just fine—at least, that’s what I keep telling myself. And then another nanny quits... -
![Silent Stalker by Selena Winters]()
Silent Stalker by Selena Winters
In Evergreen Falls, the line between cheer and fear is razor thin. As a forensic psychologist, I thought I understood the shadows that lurk in the hearts of men. But when my peaceful home town is shattered by a string of gruesome murders, I find myself drawn into a web of intrigue and desire...erotica · horror · bdsm · dark · age difference · suspense · length-medium · audiobook · mafia · graphic-violence -
![Tis the Season of Wicked Deeds by Simran]()
Tis the Season of Wicked Deeds by Simran
“I was supposed to con him. Instead, he conned his way into my heart. ”. Do you know what I should’ve said when my best friend plotted an epic con of the century? I should’ve said no. But since the foundation of friendship was built on having their back when they’re being nuts, I said yes. She made me believe the plan was foolproof. Pretend to be her and go on the date set by her matchmaker...friends-benefits · christmas · humor · erotica · multicultural · length-medium · audiobook · contemporary · first-person-pov · dual-pov -
![Break my Heart by Jennifer Sucevic]()
Break my Heart by Jennifer Sucevic
After my life imploded last year, Dad decided that a change in scenery was necessary and moved us across the country. I’ve done the one thing I never thought I would—leave the competitive skating world behind in the rearview mirror. It hasn’t been easy. Especially when the person buried in my past no longer wants to stay there...hockey · suspense · college · dual-pov · secret-relationship · hurt-comfort · ice-skating · new adult · contemporary · bad boys -
![Dared by Becca Steele]()
Dared by Becca Steele
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Becca Steele comes a new standalone M/M college romance. When I discovered that my online gaming friend was Leo Evans, a student from my university, I had no idea how much my life would change. On paper, we’re complete opposites. He’s a shy computing student and I’m an outgoing footballer. Yet there’s an undeniable connection between us...contemporary · m-m · friends to lovers · college · queer · sports · dual-pov · soccer · virgin hero · new adult
