Top new romance books out this week: 2 Feb - 8 Feb 2025
Last updated:
February 8, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Rebecca Quinn, Tessa Bailey, Peyton Corinne, Sadie Kincaid, Kayla Grosse, Krista Street, Allison Saft, Jaymin Eve, Michelle Heard and many more.
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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream...sports · contemporary · m-f · college · athletes · heroine athlete · praise-kink · first-person-pov · bdsm · new adult -
![Day Death by Rebecca Quinn]()
Day Death by Rebecca Quinn
One night. Six stories. Total nuclear annihilation.THE BRUTESTonight was meant to be about kink. Our lives are a nightmare of last-minute deployments and near misses, and we needed the break.Instead, we broke. The whole world broke.But as city after city is blown apart, and with a club full of civilians to protect, we have to pull it together and get them to safety. No matter how we’re feeling... -
![Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey]()
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and the manic pixie dream girl he just can’t seem to forget takes a turn when the pair realize that their parents are engaged—in an all-new rom-com by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey...hockey · contemporary · m-f · stepsibling · insta-love · cheerful heroine · sports · forbidden love · rich heroine · angst -
![Unloved by Peyton Corinne]()
Unloved by Peyton Corinne
The highly anticipated follow-up to Peyton Corinne’s “unputdownable and unforgettable” (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player—on and off the ice—Freddy as their feelings for each other grow from strictly friendly to so much more. Matt “Freddy” Fedderic is all smiles—at least on the surface...hockey · new adult · m-f · sports · contemporary · college · found-family · forced proximity · friends to lovers · athletes -
![Falling For My Enemy by Sadie Kincaid]()
Falling For My Enemy by Sadie Kincaid
I was hired to be a stewardess by the big bad billionaire himself, Stone Evans. I thought he’d be another entitled jerk with too much money. But instead, the man is mouthwateringly gorgeous, with sculpted abs, a bronzed chest, and a dazzling smile. But the billionaire makes me a naughty my body, in exchange for information.In the world, I come from, corporate espionage is the norm... -
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![Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse]()
Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse
Is it reckless for a master’s student to blur the lines with her hot, older professor—a legendary storm chaser?Without a doubt.But when a tornado strikes during Finley and Professor West’s first chase together, something far more dangerous than the storm pulls them in. Boundaries shatter, and so do their reservations... -
![Veil of Shadows by Krista Street]()
Veil of Shadows by Krista Street
Elowen’s fate now lies in the hands of her captor, and she must decide if she’ll fight him at every turn or accept that life as she knew it has irrevocably changed. All my life I’ve been dutiful. Subservient. Accommodating. But I refuse to let that trend continue. Locked away by the notorious Dark Raider, I vow to fight for my freedom . . . no matter the stakes...fantasy · magic · paranormal · virgin heroine · new adult · fae · shapeshifters · m-f · fated-mates · forced proximity -
![Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft]()
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this standalone YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft...fantasy · fae · young adult · magic · high fantasy · length-long · forbidden love · aristocratic heroine · audiobook · royalty -
![A Twist of Luck by Jaymin Eve]()
A Twist of Luck by Jaymin Eve
Avoiding fate is a lot harder than I expected. The day the alphas dragged me to Golden Claw I'd thought my life was over. After years of running from the packs and the shifter cities they ruled over, I finally found myself trapped within their borders. Trapped and surrounded by my scent matches. My fated mates. Four, disturbingly perfect alphas, who claimed me as one of their quintet... -
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![The Hermit by Michelle Heard]()
The Hermit by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I’m a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he’s quiet, which is very unnerving...mafia · m-f · contemporary · arranged marriage · super rich hero · found-family · dual-pov · pregnancy · tortured heroine · slow burn -
![Of Ash and Iron by Eliza Raine]()
Of Ash and Iron by Eliza Raine
She's a spoiled princess.Kain watches her because she fascinates him.He follows her because Featherblade favors her.He needs her to get into the vault.Lies.All lies. She's a fighter.He watches her because she's beautiful.He follows her because if anyone harms her, he will burn them alive, for as long as he can.He needs her… period...fantasy · vikings · from hate to love · length-long · m-f · grumpy sunshine · cold hero · audiobook · explicit-open-door -
![In a Rush by Kate Canterbary]()
In a Rush by Kate Canterbary
What’s better than a revenge date?A revenge husband.Pro quarterback Ryan Ralston has always known two things.First, he’s desperately in love with his best friend Emme Ahlborg.Second–and most importantly–he still has no idea how to tell her.The marriage pact they made in their senior yearbook was the closest he ever came.Years passed and Emme forgot about their promise... -
![Something Like Fate by Amy Lea]()
Something Like Fate by Amy Lea
During a summer in Italy, two best friends discover whether true love is up to destiny or free will in this winning romantic comedy by the international bestselling author of Woke Up Like This.For generations, the fortune-telling women in Lo Zhao-Jensen’s family have foreseen The One—the great loves of their lives—before ever meeting them. Except for Lo, who has zero psychic abilities... -
![A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett]()
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
The brilliant detective Ana Dolabra may have finally met her match in the gripping sequel to The Tainted Cup--from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy.In the canton of Yarrowdale, at the very edge of the Empire’s reach, an impossible crime has occurred... -
![Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb]()
Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb
The #1 New York Times bestselling author spins an epic tale of loyalty, treachery, murder, and the long shadow of war…His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car...suspense · mystery · science fiction · urban fantasy · m-f · heroine sleuth · futuristic · contemporary · office · north-america -
![This Wild Heart by Karla Sorensen]()
This Wild Heart by Karla Sorensen
Who forgets marrying a football player? Me, apparently. Turns out countless shots and a bad breakup lead to questionable decision making. But waking up in Vegas with a ring on my finger beside a hot, naked man is hard to ignore. I married Parker Wilder. Thanks to our quickie nuptials, I’ll get my inheritance, and he’ll get his family and their well-intentioned meddling off his back...humor · sports · contemporary · m-f · fake relationship · marriage of convenience · tall-heroine · athletes · death · dual-pov -
![The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest]()
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest
An R&B singer and a corporate executive find love that hits the right notes in this romance by Kristina Forest, USA Today bestselling author of The Partner Plot. Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-four, got pregnant and married…and then became a widow and a single mother all within the span of a year and a half... -
![Skate the Line by S.J. Sylvis]()
Skate the Line by S.J. Sylvis
A grumpy/sunshine, single dad/nanny, hockey romance by Amazon Top 50 and USA Today bestselling author, S.J. Sylvis. I’ve been making rational decisions my entire life. If someone is in need, I’m there. My Nana needs help with the bills? I’ll drop out of art school and secure a well-paying job. Someone needs the shirt off my back? They can have mine... -
![Daring the Defender by Angel Lawson]()
Daring the Defender by Angel Lawson
There's only one person who would take me in after leaving my fiancé—my brother Axel. Unfortunately, he’s not the one who answered the door on that wintery Valentine’s night. That was his best friend and roommate, Reid Wilder. Copper-colored hair, dark eyes, and the number eight tattooed on his bicep. I should have turned around when he mistook me for a puck bunny and invited me in... -
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![Misdirected by Lucy Parker]()
Misdirected by Lucy Parker
Hattie Murton never dreamed of TV stardom. A straight-from-a-fairytale encounter with a casting agent somehow landed her a part on what she’d thought would be a one-off pilot for Leicester Square, a bodice-ripping drama adapted from a bestselling romance novel. Buoyed by a surge in demand for romantic dramas, the show instead propelled its core cast to household-name status within a month...contemporary · humor · m-f · caretaking · from hate to love · united-kingdom · england · actors · dual-pov · open-door -
![Bonds of Obsession by Eva Ashwood]()
Bonds of Obsession by Eva Ashwood
Bonds of Obsession is the heart-racing third installment in the Pretty Ruthless Monsters series. Note: The blurb below contains spoilers for the previous books. So I'd HIGHLY recommend not reading it until you've finished reading both Princes of Carnage and Crown of Lies. You've been warned! *** I can’t lose them. I can’t lose him. The Princes of Carnage were my enemies once...reverse harem · poly · contemporary · mafia · from hate to love · length-long · audiobook · dark · suspense · abduction -
![Textbook Defense by Ashlyn Kane, Morgan James]()
Textbook Defense by Ashlyn Kane, Morgan James
Rowan Chadha’s job as a children’s librarian might be temporary, but at least it comes with adorable, hilarious patrons. When he bumps into Jordy Shaw—NHL star and super-hot dad of one of his favorite library kids—at a charity event, he suggests they team up as a fake couple to fend off unwanted attention, never expecting the connection to last...sports · m-m · hockey · queer · contemporary · new adult · athletes · from hate to love · humor · explicit-open-door -
![Captivating by Bella Matthews]()
Captivating by Bella Matthews
Killian St. James was the boy I loved. Now he’s the man I love to hate.To the world, I’m America’s sweetheart. A brand built on fairy tales and love songs that sell millions. But the truth? I’m not sure I believe in happily ever afters . . . At least not for me.Burned-out and desperate for a break, I return to my hometown, craving quiet and a tiny taste of freedom... -
![Mine by Riley Hart]()
Mine by Riley Hart
JTFor as long as I can remember, I’ve craved submission, but have struggled to put my wants into words. Then along comes a man online that I know only as Sir, and the connection is instant. Our desires align in a way I’ve never experienced. Anonymous or not, Sir is exactly what I’m looking for.After several intense online sessions, no faces involved, we finally agree to meet...bdsm · age difference · m-m · queer · contemporary · m-m-m · poly · length-medium · parents-bff · spanking -
![The Roommate Mistake by Pippa Grant]()
The Roommate Mistake by Pippa Grant
An injured rugby star, his pregnant roommate, and one rule they can’t Don’t date the owner’s daughter. It was supposed to be an easy house- and dog-sitting gig while the owner was gone for a month. But when my sportsing landlord comes home unexpectedly, injured and in need of a new arrangement, we end up as accidental roommates instead...new adult · sports · humor · contemporary · m-f · pregnancy · athletes · office · single-mother · grumpy sunshine -
![Isola by Allegra Goodman]()
Isola by Allegra Goodman
A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in this epic saga of love, faith, and defiance from the bestselling author of Sam.Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian—an enigmatic and volatile man—spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France... -
![This Is Love by Leila James]()
This Is Love by Leila James
Welcome back to Evermore University.This Is Love is shaping up to be an 80K+ word novel, the second in a duet, centering around two men and one woman. By the end of the story, the relationship will be classified as MMF. This duet contains dark elements, graphic content, and situations that some readers may be particularly sensitive to...friends to lovers · from hate to love · m-m-f · sports · queer · contemporary · new adult · menage · baseball · queer-awakening -
![Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey, Ruth Hulbert]()
Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey, Ruth Hulbert
An unforgettable reimagining of Beauty and the Beast that asks the question: can love save us from ourselves?Birdie’s keeping it together, of course she is. So she's a little hungover sometimes on her shifts, and she has to bring her daughter Emaleen to work while she waits tables at an Alaskan roadside lodge, but it's a tough town to be a single mother, and Emaleen never goes hungry... -
![A Guide to Ghosting by Emily Antoinette]()
A Guide to Ghosting by Emily Antoinette
A man haunted by his past…When I moved back to Moonvale, I thought I’d finally be able to relax. Maybe rediscover who the hell I am after spending the past few years going from one crisis to the next.But all that stress has taken its toll, because ever since I moved in, I keep hearing and feeling things that aren’t there. Breath on my neck. Invisible eyes watching my every move...paranormal · monsters · fantasy · from hate to love · contemporary · m-f · fem-dom · sassy heroine · curvy heroine · cold hero -
![This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer]()
This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer
An intimate and lyrical celebration of great love, great art, and the sacrifices we make for bothFor fifty years Abe and Jane have been coming to Central Park, as starry-eyed young lovers, as frustrated and exhausted parents, as artists watching their careers take flight. They came alone when they needed to get away from each other, and together when they had something important to discuss... -
![Paper Hearts by Ali Novak]()
Paper Hearts by Ali Novak
“I’m sorry,” he said, slowly untying the ribbon that held his mask in place. “It’s just…I didn’t want you to think of me any differently.”Somehow I kept my mouth from falling open. I knew his face, but my mind couldn’t accept that he was the person looking down at me.“My real name is Alec.”Felicity has her entire future planned... -
![The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith]()
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
The Cruel Prince meets The Selection in this captivating duology opener brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen...fantasy · paranormal · historical · young adult · fae · magic · length-long · victorian · m-f · love triangle -
![Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass
A demon imprinted on me, so I had to turn to the monster king for help. Instead of actually being useful, King Bane tells me that I should just mate with the demon.At least, until he also imprints on me.Then we have no choice but to seal the deal in every way there is...fantasy · paranormal · monsters · magic · age difference · marriage of convenience · demons · fated-mates · new adult · dual-pov -
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![Illusions of Fire by Nisha Sharma]()
Illusions of Fire by Nisha Sharma
From an award-winning author, an enemies to lovers romantasy that's perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural. Every morning Laila Bansal wakes up before dawn—hours before her job at the family winery—and trains in hand-to-hand combat with her adopted aunts who, when not tending to their thriving vineyard, are immortal demons sworn to protect Laila’s mythological bloodline...fantasy · young adult · urban fantasy · contemporary · demons · paranormal · length-medium · audiobook -
![Beautiful Belle and Alpha Grayson by Art3mis18]()
Beautiful Belle and Alpha Grayson by Art3mis18
Belle has not had the best life. Most of it she spent taking care of her sick father while her mother ran off to sleep with other men. So you can imagine her frustration when, only a few months after the death of her father, her mother forces her to come spend the holidays with her and her new family...fantasy · werewolves · paranormal · vampires · fated-mates · magic · forced proximity · contemporary · insta-love · mafia -
![Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff]()
Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam JenoffLondon, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop... -
![Penn by Jennifer Millikin]()
Penn by Jennifer Millikin
The entirety of Olive Township is looking forward to the fast-approaching day when Daisy St. James will say ‘I do’ to the town golden boy.There’s just one little catch. Daisy isn’t in love. Her impending nuptials are transactional in nature, and that suits Daisy just fine... -
![Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff]()
Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam JenoffLondon, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop... -
![Till Cupid Do Us Part by Hannah Cowan]()
Till Cupid Do Us Part by Hannah Cowan
NOT a standalone novella. Must be read after Snow Harm, No Foul, the top 50 best selling novella! Life as a mom is everything I knew it would be.But going from never thinking too much about my future to focusing so heavily on every move I make has been challenging at times. Especially when there’s still so much to be resolved from my past...erotica · humor · age difference · curvy heroine · contemporary · daddy-kink · m-f · grumpy sunshine · insta-love · anal sex -
![Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins]()
Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins
'A contemporary Van Helsing...' Sunday Times 'King of true-life scary tales' ObserverI know what I saw...'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me...
