Top new romance books out this week: 12 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Last updated:
January 18, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Alexandra Ivy, Tessa Bailey, Kathryn Moon, Layne Fargo, Layne Fargo, Chloe Liese, Katee Robert, Tierney Page, Jagger Cole, Melanie Harlow, Hannah Haze and many more.
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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... -
![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 -
![The Favorites by Layne Fargo]()
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 iceShe 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...ice-skating · contemporary · sports · new adult · friends to lovers · cheating · m-f · cold heroine · heroine athlete · athletes -
![The Favorites: A Novel by Layne Fargo]()
The Favorites: A Novel by Layne Fargo
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession...contemporary · sports · friends to lovers · new adult · ice-skating · cheating · found-family · mystery · love triangle · angst -
![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 -
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![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 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 romanceThe Other Brother - London Hearts Book OneAll 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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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 . .witches · sassy heroine · magic · demons · m-f · fantasy · werewolves · urban fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 hockeyWhen 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... -
![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 -
![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. No expense is being spared to uncover the truth about switches – designation changes triggered by stress, danger, and arousal...omegaverse · length-medium · contemporary · bisexual · friends to lovers · insta-love · poly · anal sex · found-family · military -
![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 -
![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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![Let's Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan]()
Let's Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan
LET’S CALL A TRUCE is a sexy contemporary romance about second chances at life and love, bursting with humor and a touch of angst from debut author, Amy Buchanan.After Juliana Ryan's husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her with two grieving kids and a stunted career from years as a stay-at-home mom, she has no choice but to make it work all on her own... -
![The Holidate Rescue by Dianna Roman]()
The Holidate Rescue by Dianna Roman
Marshall Green just wants to make it through the holidays, which includes finishing one last job for the season with his obnoxious co-worker, Ronny. However, when a winter storm sets in, his upcoming holidate may be ruined along with his image of his nemesis.A light-hearted, opposites attract novella about finding your self-worth and overcoming misconceptions... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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...StoneMy 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 -
![Mafia Romance Novel - Dante's Redemption: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Lila Winters]()
Mafia Romance Novel - Dante's Redemption: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Lila Winters
He’s a ruthless mafia kingpin. She’s the woman who defies him. Together, they’re fire and chaos.Dante Marino has spent his life ruling the shadows, his name whispered in fear and reverence. Betrayal has hardened his heart, and redemption is a luxury he can’t afford. But when Mia stumbles into his dangerous world, everything he thought he knew begins to unravel... -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
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![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 -
![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... -
![The Etiquette of Love by Minerva Spencer, S.M. LaViolette]()
The Etiquette of Love by Minerva Spencer, S.M. LaViolette
Lady Winifred, the young Dowager Countess of Sedgewick, has already had one husband.She doesn't want another.And if Freddie ever did change her mind on the matter, she most certainly would not marry a ruthless, dominating, and heartless block of ice like the Duke of Plimpton.The Duke of Plimpton has already had one wife who did not love, or even like, him... -
![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 -
![My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 3 by Niyama]()
My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 3 by Niyama
A young patrolman harbors secret feelings for a middle-aged shop owner on his beat!When a young patrolman gets assigned to a small town, he runs into an old acquaintance, and a casual comment from the older man leads to a fluttering heart and renewed feelings... -
![An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell]()
An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell
*Pre-order the brand-new heartwarming novel from Jill Mansell*The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wedding of the Year and Promise Me is back with a novel that will bring joy to January... -
![An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell]()
An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell
The heartwarming, brand-new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell'Adorable characters, wonderful setting, fabulous plot lines . . . Loved every page' Milly Johnson'Sparkle and wit with a hint of wisdom makes for a very satisfying read . .
