Top new romance books out this week: 19 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
Last updated:
January 25, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Rebecca Yarros, Zoey Draven, Alice Kellen, Alexandra Vasti, Rebel Bloom, Swati M.H., Daphne Elliot, C.M. Nascosta, Nicole Dykes, Cora Rose, Meg Anne, K. Loraine, Emma Lord and many more.
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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust...fantasy · high fantasy · magic · new adult · m-f · secret-relationship · war · military · first-person-pov · competent heroine -
![The Midnight Arrow by Zoey Draven]()
The Midnight Arrow by Zoey Draven
“Tell me a secret, little witch. ”. Marion enjoys her quiet life of solitude in the shadowy woods of the Black Veil, where even the local villagers don’t dare venture. She sells her healing potions at the village market by day and tends to her otherworldly garden by night, caring for her magical bees and furry familiar, Peek, at their cottage...fantasy · m-f · paranormal · magic · fae · betrayal · competent heroine · non-human-hero · aliens · insta-love -
![Nosotros en la Luna by Alice Kellen]()
Nosotros en la Luna by Alice Kellen
No hay nada más eterno que un encuentro fugaz. Una noche en París. Dos caminos entrelazándose. No hay nada más eterno que un encuentro fugaz. Cuando Rhys y Ginger se conocen en las calles de la ciudad de la luz, no imaginan que sus vidas se unirán para siempre, a pesar de la distancia y de que no puedan ser más diferentes... -
![Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti]()
Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
In Alexandra Vasti’s newest Regency rom-com, a reclusive earl’s life is turned upside down when a stranger shows up on his doorstep with an astonishing proposal—and an inconvenient connection to espionage. For three years, wallflower heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace has anonymously penned seditious pamphlets... -
![My Ex-Best Friends by Rebel Bloom]()
My Ex-Best Friends by Rebel Bloom
Running from the altar in a wedding dress? Not exactly how I pictured my big day. But crashing back into the lives of my ex-best friends? That’s where the real trouble begins. Colt, Noah, and Logan weren’t just my best friends—they were my whole damn world. Oh, and the ones who got my V-card in one unforgettable night. Then I ran, leaving them behind with nothing but questions and broken trust... -
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![Momcom Vacation by Swati M.H., Daphne Elliot, Jenni Bara, Brittanee Nicole]()
Momcom Vacation by Swati M.H., Daphne Elliot, Jenni Bara, Brittanee Nicole
It was supposed to be the annual mom’s getaway to relax, recharge, and have fun. The women deserved it, obviously, but with my wife pregnant, I can’t help but meddle–just a little. It’s a good thing too because apparently every one of the moms needs me... -
![He Loves Me Not by C.M. Nascosta]()
He Loves Me Not by C.M. Nascosta
Rival florists. Spite bouquets. A Monster Romance enemies-to-lovers YOU'VE GOT MAIL in the Discord age. — this flower shop has everything. Sumi is on top of the world. Well, as on top as one can be after learning a relative one never met has died, leaving one a small fortune...fantasy · erotica · mature couple · from hate to love · m-f · east-asian-mc · multicultural · monsters · paranormal · urban fantasy -
![Loving Leo by Nicole Dykes, Cora Rose]()
Loving Leo by Nicole Dykes, Cora Rose
I probably shouldn’t be in someone’s office that I don’t know, filming content for my site, but I quite like the view it affords me, and I really like that leather chair. I like it even more when the owner of the office turns out to be my grumpy, buttoned up boss, and he catches me in the act. Literally. He’s not happy about it, but he doesn’t leave, and I don’t stop...m-m · queer · queer-awakening · class difference · grumpy sunshine · anal sex · exhibitionism · insta-love · tycoon · dual-pov -
![Sin by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Sin by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
I always thought I’d start the apocalypse. Instead I’ve been asked to help end it. How does one stop the end of the world, you might ask? You gotta knock up Lucifer’s vessel before he does. I know, I know. I was surprised too. But let me tell you, if ever there was an incubus made for the job, it’s me. With a name like Sin, you’d think this should have been the easiest task I’d ever been assigned...fantasy · forced proximity · paranormal · reverse harem · demons · poly · magic · breeding · dual-pov · grumpy sunshine -
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![The Rival by Emma Lord]()
The Rival by Emma Lord
Rivals-to-lovers gets an academic send-up in this charming and irresistible romantic comedy from Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and Begin Again! At long last, Sadie has vanquished her lifelong academic rival — her irritatingly charming, whip smart next door neighbor, Seb — by getting the coveted, only spot to her dream college. Or at least, so she thinks... -
![Just Like That by Lena Hendrix]()
Just Like That 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...contemporary · from hate to love · m-f · class difference · north-america · michigan · cold hero · tycoon · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
![Cruel is the Light by Sophie Clark]()
Cruel is the Light by Sophie Clark
An epic new fantasy about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war… and the forbidden love that could change the course of history...fantasy · young adult · paranormal · demons · magic · horror · length-long · historical · dystopian · slow burn -
![Savage by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine]()
Savage by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Who are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims. Ruthless. Dangerous. We’re the Park Avenue Kings...m-m · found-family · contemporary · queer · suspense · forced proximity · dual-pov · vengeance · super rich hero · alpha male -
![My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta Chase]()
My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta Chase
USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase continues her Difficult Dukes series with this charming brother’s best friend second-chance historical romance. Of all the dukes in all the world, why does it have to be him? Lady Alice Ancaster needs a husband, and fast, because her reckless brother is going to get himself killed, leaving the dukedom—and her future—in their repellent cousin’s clutches... -
![From Now On by C.W. Farnsworth]()
From Now On by C.W. Farnsworth
Spending a week as a “fifth wheel” to two happy couples isn’t the best cure for heartbreak, but Eve Driscoll’s options for spring break are limited. Either join her best friend for a group getaway or slouch on the couch reliving the unexpected end of her three-year relationship...hockey · sports · dual-pov · friends to lovers · contemporary · new adult · m-f · audiobook · explicit-open-door -
![The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann]()
The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann
He's a single dad starting over in a new town. She's a relentless flirt with a penchant for trouble, ten years younger than him, and the babysitter. What could go wrong? Eve has just graduated from high school, but she doesn’t know what’s next aside from working at the local motel, spying on Kyle, her neighbor, and stealing apples from his orchard...age difference · secret-relationship · single-father · new adult · forbidden love · angst · contemporary · cowboys · dual-pov · m-f -
![Love Bites Harder by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Harder by Lola Glass
I've been dragged into the fae realm and given no choice but to pick a mate if I ever want to get back home. Thankfully, the fae king has offered up some of his most trusted men in an attempt to find me someone to marry. Unthankfully, he's sort of… possessive. Which means I'm sleeping in his room. In his bed. With him...fantasy · urban fantasy · paranormal · werewolves · fae · magic · vampires · monsters · m-f · grumpy sunshine -
![Benji by N.R. Walker]()
Benji by N.R. Walker
Nolan O’Brien is a public prosecutor, and if he ever sees the name Bruno Barbieri again, it will be too soon. After a long week preparing for the trial of the decade, it takes no convincing to hit the men’s club for a few drinks. Except the club wasn’t the only thing he hit that night. Benji Smith works on Wylde Street as a rent boy...contemporary · m-m · queer · length-short · dual-pov · age difference · caretaking · forced proximity · hurt-comfort · anal sex -
![Barbarian by Onley James]()
Barbarian by Onley James
Nico Michaels pretends to be carefree, avoiding anything serious, especially relationships; his chaotic past has taught him that love only complicates things. He’s content with one-night stands and his close-knit group of friends, including his roommate, Malachi Mizrahi...dark · mystery · friends to lovers · bad boys · contemporary · queer · caretaking · third-person-pov · m-m · dual-pov -
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![The Hidden God of Open Doors by Tavia Lark]()
The Hidden God of Open Doors by Tavia Lark
Forget finding his perfect match. Rune is just desperate to talk to someone. Rune is lonely, immortal, and trapped in a mysterious prison. Objects appear and disappear as the decades pass, and his only companions are the books and television. He hasn’t spoken to a real, live person in over two hundred years. Until one day a phone appears, with a magical dating app already installed...m-m · magic · fantasy · paranormal · queer · length-novella · praise-kink · non-human-hero · sweet-hero · open-door -
![Sinful Bride by Naomi West, Alexis Paige, Podium Audio, Dane Anderson]()
Sinful Bride by Naomi West, Alexis Paige, Podium Audio, Dane Anderson
This baby is coming—and Pasha is nowhere to be found. At this point, I'm starting to lose track of how many people are trying to ruin my life. My parents. My ex and his mistress. Pasha's enemies (and believe me, there are a lot of those). But Pasha abandoning me in the hardest moment I've ever faced is the cherry on top. He swore he'd be here. .. but he's not. Until, suddenly, he is... -
![Stolen Chances by Clio Evans]()
Stolen Chances by Clio Evans
A single mom, MMF small town romance with suspense. Twelve years ago, I married the man of my dreams. Or so I thought. Now a single mom of twin boys, I’m doing my best to rebuild after everything fell apart. I juggle work and therapy and try not to burden those around me. My life is too complicated for love, right? Colton Hayes and Sammy Harlow don’t seem to think so...suspense · dual-pov · first-person-pov · contemporary · poly · m-m-f · small town · texas · usa · north-america -
![Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan]()
Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan
It is 1846 and Ireland is starving. The potatoes are black, people are dying and in the midst of it all Nell must do everything she can to keep her family together, and everyone she loves alive. Even if it means giving up her every want, dream and desire... -
![Playing Games by Max Monroe]()
Playing Games by Max Monroe
Dickson University’s star quarterback and campus golden boy is used to winning on and off the field…until he meets the one woman who changes the game. Blake Boden is the ultimate distraction—annoyingly handsome, enigmatic, and confident enough to make my teeth grind. He’s the kind of guy who could charm anyone with a single smile, and somehow, I’ve become his latest challenge...new adult · humor · sports · m-f · contemporary · college · football · secret-relationship · age difference · athletes -
![Playing with Fire by Nora Roberts]()
Playing with Fire by Nora Roberts
Includes Lawless and Impulse. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a bind-up of two sweeping romances of self-discovery and adventure. Lawless. In the late 1800s, the Arizona Territory was an unsettled, wild frontier traversed by the likes of Jake Redman... -
![Yes Now Yes Forever by Elizabeth Knight]()
Yes Now Yes Forever by Elizabeth Knight
Lyra’s world has been turned upside down. Not only with the discovery of her scent matched pack, but finding out the truth behind her mother’s death. And when it seemed like she might shatter beyond repair, the men she’d been running from became the only thing holding her together. The things she believed about scent matching all these years? They couldn’t be more wrong...omegaverse · contemporary · queer · bisexual · m-m-f · double-penetration · found-family · anal sex · super rich hero · sweet heroine -
![A Vow of Blood and Tears by Cate Corvin]()
A Vow of Blood and Tears by Cate Corvin
Bane. Never did I dream that a woman would cry on our wedding night. Ten years have passed since humans and vampires allied to defeat the wolves. Now, to seal the covenant between our people and keep my throne, I must take a mortal bride. But I’ve gone further than any vampire has gone before—become a fiend, a monster even among my own kind. No woman can lay eyes on me now without horror and fear... -
![Burn the Wild by Ava Hunter]()
Burn the Wild by Ava Hunter
A sizzling small town, cowboy, heroine-in-danger romance by Amazon top 50 bestselling author, Ava Hunter. As the reigning country-pop princess, I’ve had everything this life has to offer, especially fame and fortune. But not what really matters. A minute to catch my breath and reevaluate my life. So when my world comes crashing down, I run to a place where no one knows me...cowboys · from hate to love · western · suspense · famous heroine · suicide · substance abuse · alcoholism · mental illness · athletes -
![Feast of Fools by Naomi Loud]()
Feast of Fools by Naomi Loud
The key to our fate is deception. Gemini Foley. The most cunning of our children. A servant and devoted worshiper of trickery—and himself. He revels in the illusion, always hungry for lies told in secrecy. He will snatch the truth right out of any poor soul’s lungs. It’s a gift we have given him, and he uses it magnificently. But a new epoch is now upon us, and it is time for one more gift... -
![Night of a Thousand Darlas: A Novel by Brooke Abrams]()
Night of a Thousand Darlas: A Novel by Brooke Abrams
From the author of Penelope in Retrograde comes the sparkling story of three generations of women, each trying to live out their own dreams without breaking a leg in the process. Liza Day’s mother isn’t dead, but leave it to Darla Day to throw herself a funeral anyway. It’s the kind of attention grab Liza left behind to build a quiet life for herself and rebellious teenage daughter, Avery... -
![Night of a Thousand Darlas by Brooke Abrams]()
Night of a Thousand Darlas by Brooke Abrams
From the author of Penelope in Retrograde comes the sparkling story of three generations of women, each trying to live out their own dreams without breaking a leg in the process. Liza Day’s mother isn’t dead, but leave it to Darla Day to throw herself a funeral anyway. It’s the kind of attention grab Liza left behind to build a quiet life for herself and rebellious teenage daughter, Avery... -
![When Alec Met Evie by Jenny Proctor]()
When Alec Met Evie by Jenny Proctor
Evie told herself not to fall for her pro-hockey crush. But when she sees him holding her baby girl, all bets are off. When Evie moves South to the same mountain town where her childhood crush plays pro-hockey, she arms herself with all the reasons why she can’t fall for him again. Number Alec is her best friend’s much older brother...sports · contemporary · hockey · single-mother · humor · m-f · athletes · length-medium · audiobook · glimpses-kisses -
![My Inherited House Might be Haunted by Katie Griffin, AJ Sherwood]()
My Inherited House Might be Haunted by Katie Griffin, AJ Sherwood
Rhett’s inheritance of the gorgeous Victorian house was expected. What was not expected. Two familiarsA house full of ghostsMagic powers? !A new boyfriend, maybe, possibly, please and thank you. Now if he could just figure out how to handle everything, life would be peachy...new adult · fantasy · m-m · queer · multicultural · contemporary · magic · witches · paranormal · first-person-pov -
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![Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao]()
Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao
A swoony rivals-to-lovers romance . . . Family secrets that can't stay buried . . . A globe-spanning treasure hunt with puzzles to solve . . . This latest YA novel by acclaimed writer Gloria Chao takes readers on a soaring adventure through love, loss, and the lively streets of Taiwan. For Gemma's whole life, it has always been her and her mom against the world...young adult · contemporary · mystery · length-medium · taiwan · east-asia · glimpses-kisses · audiobook -
![Make Your Play by Cali Melle]()
Make Your Play by Cali Melle
Falling for my best friend’s brother was not a part of my plan… especially while I was pregnant with someone else’s child. In my defense, I got pregnant by a guy who wants absolutely nothing to do with me or the baby. And, just when I thought things couldn’t get worse, my health insurance drops me, claiming I lied about a pre-existing condition... -
![A Crown So Silver by Lyra Selene]()
A Crown So Silver by Lyra Selene
On a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king where magic comes at a price, a deadly trial commences. The prize: a chance for vengeance. After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala... -
![Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis]()
Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis
Old flames reignite in Sunrise Cove in this charming enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, small-town, forced-proximity love story about family, friendships, and true love from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis. When Olive Porter’s off-the-grid parents go missing, she reluctantly seeks out Noah Turner, her ex and the only person she both trusts implicitly and not at all... -
![Shattered Hearts by Renee Parker]()
Shattered Hearts by Renee Parker
Riley. When I left my life as the daughter of the most powerful mob family in New York City, I never imagined I’d be forced to marry my identical twin sister’s fiancé. Even if he’s Finn Gallagher, the family’s heartless, handsome, and intimidating top enforcer. And the only man I’ve ever wanted. But when my sister disappeared on her wedding day, my father demanded I impersonate her...mafia · contemporary · m-f · arranged marriage · spanking · death · past-abuse · alpha male · super rich hero · vengeance -
![She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke]()
She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke
With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen―from murder to a second chance at love―in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine...mystery · contemporary · suspense · humor · forced proximity · heroine sleuth · length-medium · audiobook -
![She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke]()
She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke
With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen―from murder to a second chance at love―in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine...mystery · suspense · contemporary · humor · heroine sleuth · forced proximity · second chances · north-america · usa · washington
