Top new romance books out this week: 12 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Last updated:
January 18, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Layne Fargo, Alexandra Ivy, Tessa Bailey, Kathryn Moon, Chloe Liese, Hannah Haze, Jagger Cole, Melanie Harlow, Katee Robert, Roxy Collins, Erin Connor and many more.
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The Favorites by Layne Fargo
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession. An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating about a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice. She might not have a famous name, funding, or her family’s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater...new adult · ice-skating · friends to lovers · contemporary · sports · abuse · m-f · cheating · usa · cold heroine -
![Love, Rekindled: A Second-Chance Romance Collection by Alexandra Ivy, Tessa Bailey, Sawyer Bennett, Corinne Michaels]()
Love, Rekindled: A Second-Chance Romance Collection by Alexandra Ivy, Tessa Bailey, Sawyer Bennett, Corinne Michaels
Sometimes, the best love stories come with a second chance. In Love, Rekindled, fiery passion meets lost love as couples reunite to rewrite their endings. Whether they’ve been torn apart by time, circumstance, or heartbreak, these characters will discover that love is never truly lost—only waiting for a spark. Slayed by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy. Evermore by Corinne Michaels... -
![Lessons with the Mothman by Kathryn Moon]()
Lessons with the Mothman by Kathryn Moon
Elias - freelance consultant to Monster Smash Agency, and prestigiously rare moth fae - has never been in love. Granted, he's never been interested in the emotion, but with his friends mating with their clients, the new curiosity is keeping him up at night. If only the act of loving made any logical sense. And if only he could find someone to draw him in like the moth to the flame...fantasy · paranormal · office · monsters · m-f · north-america · usa · illinois · contemporary · college -
![Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese]()
Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese
Star-crossed lovers learn that practicing romance leads to the perfect happy ending in this steamy reimagining of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Since heartbreak entered the scene, Juliet Wilmot, once a hopeless romantic, has sworn off love...contemporary · humor · queer · found-family · new adult · dual-pov · friends to lovers · grumpy sunshine · m-f · bisexual -
![Pack Education: Part Two by Hannah Haze]()
Pack Education: Part Two by Hannah Haze
If you love someone, set them free. That’s what they say, right? I am not prepared to be the one that ruins Daxton, Owen and Wyatt’s careers. I love them too much and so I have to let them go. But, darn it, those alphas are persistent, they smell so good and they won’t take no for an answer... -
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![Emperor of Havoc by Jagger Cole]()
Emperor of Havoc by Jagger Cole
He’s a dark storm wrapped in tattoos and muscle. A mafia prince with a killer’s smile and a predator’s gaze. Takeshi Mori doesn’t ask for anything. He takes it. Including me. Our marriage is a weapon forged in blood, meant to stop a war. But there’s nothing peaceful about my new husband. He’s ruthless chaos incarnate—a Machiavellian psychopath with a thirst for violence...suspense · from hate to love · mafia · contemporary · dark · m-f · arranged marriage · multicultural · east-asian-mc · alpha male -
![The Speak Easy Duet: Includes both Speak Easy and Speak Low by Melanie Harlow]()
The Speak Easy Duet: Includes both Speak Easy and Speak Low by Melanie Harlow
It starts with Speak Easy. .. Enzo DiFiore is not a nice guy. He’s a liar. A cheat. A criminal. His family kidnapped my father and wants ten grand in ransom from me—next week. But there's a spark between us I can't deny. Joey Lupo is a criminal too—and just because he’s helping me get the money doesn’t mean I should forgive him for all the dirty tricks he played on me in the past... -
![Forbidden Games by Katee Robert]()
Forbidden Games by Katee Robert
From the New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods comes two spicy romances, here in one volume. When you are drawn to someone you can’t have, do you run away from the danger or toward it? Make Me Want Lucy Baudin’s ex did a number on her self-esteem, but she’s about to make partner at her law firm and it’s time to get her groove back... -
![The Omega Project by Roxy Collins]()
The Omega Project by Roxy Collins
The things I’m willing to do in the name of science…. I’m a PhD student struggling to get by when I meet a powerful alpha with an impossible-to-refuse offer. Finn Visser, the owner of the most elite security firm in the country, wants me to help him with a top-secret project...omegaverse · length-medium · contemporary · bisexual · friends to lovers · insta-love · poly · anal sex · found-family · military -
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![Unromance by Erin Connor]()
Unromance by Erin Connor
Sawyer Greene knows romance. She’s a bestselling author of the genre—or she was, until her college girlfriend left her with nothing but writer’s block and bitterness. So when Sawyer gets stuck in an elevator with a handsome stranger, she sees it for what it is: not a meet-cute but a chance encounter with a charming man whom she will sleep with exactly once and go on her way. Easy enough. .contemporary · humor · m-f · friends to lovers · christmas · bisexual · independent heroine · actors · dual-pov · grumpy sunshine -
![From Coast to Coast by J.J. Mulder]()
From Coast to Coast by J.J. Mulder
NHL forward Remy Stone steps off the plane in Calgary a newly divorced man. While he doesn’t necessarily want to live in Canada, the trade offered a good excuse for a fresh start and he means to capitalize on it. Defenseman Grayson Brody has played most of his career with Calgary, but has long fallen out of love with his team...sports · hockey · contemporary · queer · height-difference · forced proximity · friends-benefits · friends to lovers · m-m · athletes -
![Quasim: King Inferno by Jahquel J., Markd By Tylee]()
Quasim: King Inferno by Jahquel J., Markd By Tylee
I knew I wanted her since the first time I saw her at that kitchen counter sobbing. I could see the pain in her eyes, and I knew she had never been loved right. She probably never had someone console or love her the way that I knew that I would. I couldn’t love her then. My heart wouldn’t allow me to, knowing that everything or everyone that loves me ends up leaving this earth...contemporary · african-american · found-family · friends to lovers · bikers · death · abuse · black-mc · length-medium · audiobook -
![Briar by Evelyn Flood]()
Briar by Evelyn Flood
My life has already been mapped out. Every milestone, every important moment, clearly defined and placed into a pretty little box, courtesy of my father and my apparent fiancé. They want me to be perfect. They want me to fold, over and over, until there’s nothing left of me but what they tell me I should be. When River, Jenson and Kai stroll into my life, it feels like a detonation...reverse harem · somnophilia · tortured hero · spanking · contemporary · age difference · dark · office · poly · bdsm -
![The Monsters We Are by Suzanne Wright]()
The Monsters We Are by Suzanne Wright
A brand new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . . 'This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . . . I'm equal parts envious and in awe of her mind' Netgalley review...witches · sassy heroine · magic · demons · m-f · fantasy · werewolves · urban fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters -
![The Other Brother by Tierney Page]()
The Other Brother by Tierney Page
Sometimes the right love comes from the wrong place. - Debut novel from Australian romance author Tierney Page. - Forbidden romance between FMC April and MMC James. - London based contemporary romance. The Other Brother - London Hearts Book One. All I ever wanted was a love like my parents had—something deep, irrevocable, and all-consuming. The kind of love that’s written about in stories...contemporary · humor · forbidden love · m-f · found-family · cheating · other-man-woman · friends to lovers · length-medium · audiobook -
![What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange]()
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockey. When Kyle McCray gets word his father has suffered a debilitating stroke, he returns to his hometown of Potsdam, New York, where he doesn’t expect a warm welcome... -
![Just Like That: A King Family Special Edition by Lena Hendrix]()
Just Like That: A King Family Special Edition by Lena Hendrix
He’s my sister’s ex, a stubborn jerk, and completely off-limits. Getting a man to give up custody of a son he didn’t know existed should have been easy. Trouble is, nothing with JP King is ever easy. Suave, grumpy billionaires aren’t supposed to have strong hands or filthy mouths, and I never expected our snippy banter to be so much fun... -
![More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden Winter]()
More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden Winter
An unputdownable memoir of love, desire, and personal growth that follows a happily married mother's exploration of sex and relationships—outside of her marriage. "An intimate portrait of a woman on an earnest search to reclaim her passion and her body from the quotidian obligations of her various roles. "—Christie Tate, bestselling author of Group and BFF... -
![Good Girl by Harley Madison]()
Good Girl by Harley Madison
Four daddies. One weekend of pleasure and pain. Twenty thousand dollars. Last night, they rocked my world. Now they want to keep me for the weekend. When I got the private invitation notification with the two red gift boxes, I almost passed out. Twenty thousand dollars, on top of the ten thousand I’ve already earned? I wouldn’t have to work for my entire college career...daddy-kink · super rich hero · reverse harem · contemporary · poly · spanking · bondage · exhibitionism · bdsm · dual-pov -
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![Ruled Out by Ruth Stilling]()
Ruled Out by Ruth Stilling
They think my greatest gift is my ability on the ice. But they’re wrong. I’ve been hailed as the guy who has it all when it comes to hockey. Powerful people have invested their time and money, determined to turn my potential into their reality. The most influential of those people? Graham Jenkins—former NHL player and the General Manager of the Dallas Destroyers...sports · hockey · contemporary · found-family · m-f · forbidden love · athletes · virgin heroine · college · secret-relationship -
![Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao]()
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike and enchanting fantasy novel. On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant...fantasy · contemporary · mystery · magic · urban fantasy · paranormal · m-f · east-asian-mc · sweet-hero · forbidden love -
![A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay]()
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
The couple that kills together stays together. .. Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing, they're ex-serial killers. They had it all. An enviable London lifestyle, five-star travels, and plenty of bad men to kill. Not many power couples know how to get away with murder...mystery · suspense · contemporary · length-medium · dangerous heroine · m-f · dark · humor · europe · united-kingdom -
![The Butcher by Penelope Sky]()
The Butcher by Penelope Sky
I found out my husband of three years had cheated on me and his mistress is the one who told me—because he didn’t have the balls to do it himself. I move out and get a new apartment, a job as a bartender, and try to move on with a broken heart. I wonder where it all went wrong, if I hadn’t been enough for him, if I’d been stupid for marrying him in the first place...m-f · spanking · dark · mafia · poor heroine · alpha male · super rich hero · dual-pov · contemporary · hurt-comfort -
![Flirting With Disaster by Naina Kumar]()
Flirting With Disaster by Naina Kumar
She needs a divorce from her husband—but a hurricane threatens to dredge up their stormy, passionate past in this sizzling reimagining of Sweet Home Alabama from the bestselling author of Say You'll Be Mine. It's been years since Meena has seen her husband, Nikhil . .forced proximity · humor · contemporary · second chances · south asian · m-f · usa · texas · first-person-pov · career professional -
![Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh]()
Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh
For Sheriff Bree Taggert, a gruesome double murder exposes the secrets of the dead in a shocking novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh. A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed... -
![Indiscretion by Vi Keeland]()
Indiscretion by Vi Keeland
A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland. He's her boss. She's his greatest temptation. The first time I met Dawson Reed, we wound up in bed. The problem was, neither of us knew the other were there. When I woke up in the middle of the night and found a stranger next to me, instinct kicked in and I attacked the intruder... -
![STONE by B.J. Alpha]()
STONE by B.J. Alpha
A Dark Mafia romance. They gave her to another. Now I'm taking her back. .. Stone. My very existence was created on a lie. The man I believed I was doesn’t exist. The only thing real in my life is her. My sister. When my obsession is about to be discovered, she’s taken from me and gifted to another. I question my family’s loyalty and find it shrouded in secrets and lies...virgin heroine · bdsm · suspense · contemporary · tortured hero · m-f · dark · dual-pov · grumpy sunshine · forbidden love -
![The Wrong Fiancée by Maya Alden]()
The Wrong Fiancée by Maya Alden
One True Love + One Wrong Fiancée = One Epic Fiasco! Dean Archer has meticulously curated his life to include his family's global art and antiquities empire and a fiancée who is his intellectual equal... -
![Catching Bianca by I.A. Dice]()
Catching Bianca by I.A. Dice
A dark mafia romance where love is a risk and trust is a trap, where passions run high and so do the stakes. BIANCA. Vaughn promised safety from the monsters chasing us, but his protective obsession quickly becomes my prison. The longer we run, the more I realize I’m not just chased by monsters—I’m trapped with one. When he crosses a line, I run straight to his biggest enemy, Carter Willard...contemporary · mafia · from hate to love · m-f · forced proximity · dark · erotica · suspense · dual-pov · insta-love -
![Napkins and Other Distractions by M. A Wardell]()
Napkins and Other Distractions by M. A Wardell
This steamy romance follows two men that find themselves working together after a one-night stand—and explores the balance between career and relationships while also dealing with mental health issues—perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly. On paper, they're a disaster. In the sheets, they're a perfect match. ... -
![Things No One Taught Us About Love: How to Build Healthy Relationships with Yourself and Others by Vex King]()
Things No One Taught Us About Love: How to Build Healthy Relationships with Yourself and Others by Vex King
Things No One Taught Us About Love distils the ideas found in Vex King's Closer to Love, re-edited and presented in the warm, relatable style of his No. 1 bestseller Good Vibes, Good, Life. This extraordinary book is for anyone looking to harness the power of the universe, and their own self-understanding, to manifest stronger, deeper relationships... -
![The Hero She Loves by Anna Hackett]()
The Hero She Loves by Anna Hackett
The last thing he wants is to hunt a dangerous fugitive in the Alaskan wilderness, especially with a tough, stubborn US marshal. Parker Conroy moved to Alaska to be alone. His military career in Ghost Ops ended with an explosion and three torturous weeks of captivity. It’s left him scarred, wanting to avoid people, and hating being touched...found-family · friends-benefits · forced proximity · suspense · contemporary · military · m-f · length-short · audiobook · death -
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![The Way We Score by Tia Louise]()
The Way We Score by Tia Louise
We promised our love was forever. A decade later, two little blue lines might settle the score. You’ve heard of those kids who peak in high school? Meet my love life. Garrett Bradford was mine from the moment we saw each other in ninth grade. Even then, he was a six-foot-four mountain of muscles with bright blue eyes, a wide grin, and a way with his hands...sports · football · pregnancy · friends to lovers · second chances · dual-pov · insta-love · small town · length-medium · m-f -
![Ghost by Eva Simmons]()
Ghost by Eva Simmons
Ghost lied to his club to protect me, putting a target on both our backs. Trouble is… I didn’t know I needed saving. Or that I was still being haunted by my past. Now my loyalty to the Twisted Kings is in question, and the only man who can protect me is a tall, tattooed biker with a taste for revenge and a vow of abstinence. Ghost is haunted. He’s reclusive...mafia · length-medium · m-f · age difference · boss & employee · grumpy sunshine · height-difference · audiobook · dark · bad boys -
![Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie]()
Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie
A warm, sexy, laugh-out-loud rom-com about a woman who, desperate for a fresh start, books a literary bus tour across the UK that consists of a lively group of elderly ladies plus one infuriatingly handsome Scottish driver. Falling in Love was not on her to-do list. The last six months of Alice Cooper’s life have been, in her own words, “a poop tornado...contemporary · humor · from hate to love · forced proximity · length-medium · m-f · slow burn · british-isles · scotland · wales -
![High Sticking the Heart by Marie M.]()
High Sticking the Heart by Marie M.
No last names, no phone numbers, no job titles…. Ariella. In theory, it was the ideal way to keep me from getting attached. My life plans left no room for distractions—not if I was going to break out of my culture’s machismo and prove to my family that I could make it on my own. And the 6’4” Texan rocking boots and a cowboy hat? He was exactly the type of distraction I was avoiding...sports · found-family · forced proximity · hockey · contemporary · athletes · grumpy sunshine · office · dual-pov · humor -
![The Moon & His Tides by Giana Darling]()
The Moon & His Tides by Giana Darling
From Wall Street Journal best-selling author Giana Darling comes an MMF romance between an Italian chauffeur dreaming of stardom and the power couple who offer him the deal of a lifetime. .. Everyone in Naples told me I was tall, dark, and handsome. An Italian with golden eyes made for fame on the silver screen, even when I was just the young patriarch of my broken, scattered family...age difference · forced proximity · super rich hero · m-m-f · bdsm · menage · queer-awakening · contemporary · queer · poly -
![RAGE: A Dark Romance Anthology Volume 3 by Poppy Jacobson, Jo Brenner, MT Addams]()
RAGE: A Dark Romance Anthology Volume 3 by Poppy Jacobson, Jo Brenner, MT Addams
Dark times call for dark, empowering stories. Dive into this collection of rage-fueled dark romances, where sexy, morally gray villains fight against the patriarchy and for love without limits. Want to come for their rights? Fine. But you’ll regret it. Read the work of 50+ authors fighting for reproductive justice... -
![RAGE: A Dark Romance Anthology for Reproductive Rights Volume 1 by Poppy Jacobson, Jo Brenner, MT Addams]()
RAGE: A Dark Romance Anthology for Reproductive Rights Volume 1 by Poppy Jacobson, Jo Brenner, MT Addams
**The stories in RAGE have been divided into three volumes. This is volume One. Please see below to purchase the other two. **. Dark times call for dark, empowering stories. Dive into this collection of rage-fueled dark romances, where sexy, morally gray villains fight against the patriarchy and for love without limits. Want to come for their rights? Fine. But you’ll regret it...
