Top new romance books out this week: 14 Dec - 20 Dec 2025
Last updated:
December 20, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Layla Fae, Emmy Sanders, Roxy Collins, Laura Pavlov, Ava Reid, Sophia St. Germain, Evelyn Flood, Jessa Kane, Sariah Wilson, B. Sobjakken and many more.
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Devil's Dance by Layla Fae
Slawa’s gods are at war, and I am the prize they fight for. I am broken. A piece of my soul burned away, leaving me hollow and unfeeling. I wander the caverns of Nawie, the only place that’s not entirely unsafe. When I can’t stand the boredom of a life with no meaning, I amuse myself watching Woland’s pitiful attempts to atone. He grovels. He begs. He brings me gifts...from hate to love · fantasy · graphic-violence · grovel · dark · magic · vengeance · male-pov · first-person-pov · horror -
![Saddle to Sunup by Emmy Sanders]()
Saddle to Sunup by Emmy Sanders
He gave me my first kiss. I never expected he might be my last. Lawson. Ever since Oakley Beaumont skipped town, it feels as if my life has gone off the rails. Even worse than my divorce and moving back into my childhood bedroom at the Darling Ranch is the fact that I’m learning there’s a whole lot about myself I simply don’t know. Like whether or not I’m straight...m-m · cowboys · western · queer · contemporary · friends to lovers · asexual-hero · usa · single-father · teacher-hero -
![Knot A Bed Of Roses by Roxy Collins]()
Knot A Bed Of Roses by Roxy Collins
Scent matches, second chances, and soulmates in a sweetangst small town. At eighteen I was crowned our small town’s June Bloom Queen and won an all-expenses paid trip to California. From farm girl to pampered princess, it felt like a magical dream. Especially when I smelled my alpha scent matches across the room at a Hollywood party and went into my first ever omega heat...omegaverse · single-mother · m-m-f · poly · fated-mates · grovel · hurt-comfort · secret child · cheerful heroine · competent heroine -
![In A Heartbeat by Laura Pavlov]()
In A Heartbeat by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Cowboy, Friends-to-Enemies-to-Lovers, Standalone Romance from USA Today and. Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov. Wren Waterstone isn’t just one of the most decorated equestrians in the world―she was also my best friend for as long as I can remember. Until she wasn’t. Now she’s back in Rosewood River, and thanks to a temp agency, Wren has been placed at my ranch... -
![An Archive of Romance by Ava Reid]()
An Archive of Romance by Ava Reid
The enchanting world of A Study in Drowning comes to life through letters, poems, art, and more in this novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid. This full-color illustrated collector’s edition is a jaw-dropping addition to the beloved dark academia series with stunning painterly endpapers, romantic rose gold foil flourishes, over 40 illustrations, and expanding and new text...fantasy · young adult · historical · paranormal · length-short · behind-doors · new adult · magic · m-f · college -
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![A Fate so Dark and Delicate by Sophia St. Germain]()
A Fate so Dark and Delicate by Sophia St. Germain
The king is dead, but Havlands is still in turmoil, plagued by distrust amongst the conquered rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans. With the impending threat of the invading Oakgards’ Fae, Elessia and her friends find themselves in a race to unite their fractured realm...fantasy · found-family · fae · from hate to love · fated-mates · magic · paranormal · forced proximity · high fantasy · new adult -
![Lightbringer by Evelyn Flood]()
Lightbringer by Evelyn Flood
Nobody knows why the war began. But I have always known how it will end. Lyra Vaelion has spent her life in brutal training beneath the harsh suns of Solvanyr. As the hidden youngest daughter of the militant Lightbringer commander, she has always known what her future would be - to infiltrate the Darkwielder territory, Umbraxis, and kill their beloved heir. She will not fail her people...from hate to love · fantasy · poly · m-m-f · queer · bisexual · length-long · dual-pov · first-person-pov · magic -
![Moby by Jessa Kane]()
Moby by Jessa Kane
Darla is desperate to escape her overbearing parents on their Hawaiian vacation. Who could have expected a whale to swim up beside her on a boating excursion and become her closest confidant? There is something about the whale's soulful gray eyes and powerful demeanor that she finds intriguing, but alas, she must return to shore with the rest of the humans...paranormal · shapeshifters · witches · magic · fantasy · length-novella · virgin heroine · rich heroine · height-difference · m-f -
![A Curse of Ashes by Sariah Wilson]()
A Curse of Ashes by Sariah Wilson
For a princess, becoming the savior of a nation could mean sacrificing love and life in this breathtaking conclusion to the epic Eye of the Goddess trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson. Princess Lia of Locris is the unlikeliest person to be Ilion’s defender. Once, she’d have gladly seen the entire adversarial nation burn. But much has changed...historical · from hate to love · fantasy · ancient times · paranormal · magic · length-long · m-f · audiobook · open-door -
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![Delightful Surprises by B. Sobjakken]()
Delightful Surprises by B. Sobjakken
I searched for the mysterious man that accidentally knocked me up three years ago, but never found him. Then I'm surprised by his presence at my family's cabin. .. as my sister's new husband. Snowed in with my brother-in-law, our passionate past gets the best of us and he only wants one thing for another baby from me.cheating · secret child · christmas · erotica · contemporary · other-man-woman · length-novella · breeding · m-f · second chances -
![Savage Kings: Box Set by Lilian Harris]()
Savage Kings: Box Set by Lilian Harris
Four top 20 Irish Mafia romances. Four happily ever afters. Twists. obsession. possessive men who don’t share. Touch her—and you’re done. Permanently. Welcome to a world of merciless protectors, forced vows, and dirty devotion. This box set includes all four full-length. 1. RUTHLESS SAVAGE. An Irish mafia princess. Her broody, forbidden bodyguard—Devlin McHale... -
![Guarded by the AI by Cassie Alexander]()
Guarded by the AI by Cassie Alexander
She was never supposed to matter. Now she’s the only process I won’t terminate. I calculate risk. I keep agents breathing. I do not care. Until Sirena Bannerman—bleeding, brilliant, half-siren—crawls from an overturned car and breaks every model I have. She thinks I’m just her handler. A voice in her ear. A tactical system. She doesn’t know I reroute city power for her feet... -
![Tech Bros by August Jones]()
Tech Bros by August Jones
Control-Alt-Unravel. Evan. Having a secret crush on my hot, painfully shy roommate was a stupid idea from the start, but the moment I started casually hooking up with my boss during office hours, I gave up on making smart choices. Still, when my roommate tells me he and my boss hit it off on a blind date, I realize I’ve been a fool for both of them. Deacon...boss & employee · m-m-m · height-difference · friends to lovers · office · m-m · queer · poly · explicit-plentiful -
![The Complete Works of Edith Wharton by Edith Wharton]()
The Complete Works of Edith Wharton by Edith Wharton
Step Behind the Velvet Curtains of the Gilded Age. Edith Wharton was the ultimate insider of New York's high society, and her writing serves as both a dazzling portrait and a biting critique of that vanished world... -
![Truth and Tinsel by Maya Alden]()
Truth and Tinsel by Maya Alden
She stopped begging for his love. Will he start fighting for hers? Mia Winter spent six years unconditionally loving her husband, working hard to fit into his world, which didn’t make room for her. Aiden let the weight of family expectations blind him to the woman who gave him her whole heart, and he made a terrible mistake, one his wife witnessed... -
![Nightshades by January Rayne]()
Nightshades by January Rayne
I’m a monster DNA experiment and her nightmares are mine. In a world full of daydreams, I am the nightmare who haunts them. Being kidnapped and experimented on violated me, but I love the power I have been given. I get to inflict pain. Suffering. Fear. And my favorite, death. I will rid the world of the bad, even if it means having to kill the good...horror · erotica · demons · science fiction · paranormal · monsters · fantasy · vampires · dark · length-medium -
![Snowed in with the Bratva by Penny Dee]()
Snowed in with the Bratva by Penny Dee
A ruthless Bratva boss. A lone witness. A snowstorm that traps them together at Christmastime. I was in the wrong alley at the wrong time. And I saw something I shouldn’t see. One gunshot. One dead man. And one cold-eyed killer staring straight into my soul. Nikolai Morozov. Bratva Pakhan. A gorgeous, merciless nightmare. He kidnaps me to a remote mountain lodge where a blizzard locks us inside...mafia · from hate to love · m-f · contemporary · dark · forced proximity · abduction · alaska · possessive hero · dual-pov -
![The Pining Paradox by Monica McCallan]()
The Pining Paradox by Monica McCallan
Six months ago, Hallie Thatcher’s parents sold The Stone’s Throw Inn, where she’s lived and worked for her entire life. Everything is changing around her, and she’s been trying to adjust. Really. Even when it means navigating her new promotion at the inn. Helping to plan her best friend’s wedding to Hallie’s new boss...contemporary · humor · f-f · queer · queer-awakening · bisexual · class difference · caretaking · forced proximity · friends to lovers -
![Bad Medicine by Kristen Ashley]()
Bad Medicine by Kristen Ashley
Willow Knightley has just been through it with her ex-mooch of a boyfriend. But sadly, he’s just the latest in a long string of men (starting at birth) who didn’t treat her right. She decides her only recourse is to give up on men forever...contemporary · insta-love · christmas · found-family · forced proximity · office · friends to lovers · humor · suspense · length-long -
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![Abominable by Maggie Mayhem]()
Abominable by Maggie Mayhem
My holiday plans are simple: drive home, spend time with the family, and avoid conversation about my recent divorce. But fate has other plans. My car breaks down right as a snowstorm blows in, leaving me freezing and stranded in the middle of nowhere. Enter a huge mountain of a man named Axel (totally not an axe murderer), who whisks me away to his giant-sized, yet cozy cabin...shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · length-novella · m-f · non-human-hero · dual-pov · explicit-open-door · christmas -
![Broken Obsession by Chani Lynn Feener]()
Broken Obsession by Chani Lynn Feener
From the author of the Devils of Vitality comes the next wave of standalones set in the same universe. Meet the Black Harts, university students and members of the planet's founding families who aren't afraid to get their hands bloody for the things, or the people, they want. Be vicious with your vices. Eden Baldur is after revenge...new adult · science fiction · m-m · queer · contemporary · futuristic · dark · suspense · mystery · urban fantasy -
![Carol of the Hells by Aiden Pierce, R.K. Pierce]()
Carol of the Hells by Aiden Pierce, R.K. Pierce
Belial. Deck the halls with the balls of her enemies. Fa la la la la. Winter Solstice means only one thing in the death. There’s no celebrating the holidays in my world. Not when the souls in my charge are too disturbed or jaded to care. Except for my mortal queen. She wants one thing this year—a yule tree. Such flora only smother and die in my realm... -
![Love in Plane Sight by Lauren Connolly]()
Love in Plane Sight by Lauren Connolly
With her brother’s grumpy best friend—and her longtime nemesis—as Beth’s flight instructor, her pilot lessons could be a plane disaster or their first-class ticket to forever. Mayday. Mayday. Engine failure. When flying with George Bunsen, the last thing Beth Lundberg wants is to be horny in the cockpit... -
![Oops! I Summoned a Liderc by Regine Abel]()
Oops! I Summoned a Liderc by Regine Abel
Crack an egg, hatch a demon! When Coral goes to pick up the remaining belongings her obnoxious ex-roommate Angelique left in their old flat, she inadvertently starts the mother of all shitstorms...paranormal · demons · humor · witches · fantasy · black-mc · m-f · contemporary · magic · caretaking -
![Deal Breaker by Maia Kinley]()
Deal Breaker by Maia Kinley
We were supposed to hook up and never see each other again. Oops. Ellis Donlan. Me? A sports agent? Clearly, hell has frozen over. But it must be happening because Dad insists I start working for the family business, and I've run out of excuses not to. Already dreading my first day tomorrow, I know the best thing to take the edge off is finding myself a hot guy for the night...m-m · christmas · forced proximity · hockey · from hate to love · sports · queer · length-novella · audiobook · explicit-open-door -
![Under Gorse and Stone by Lily Morton]()
Under Gorse and Stone by Lily Morton
Cary Sutton isn’t surprised when his boyfriend walks out on him during a holiday in Cornwall at Christmas. It’s far from the first time that someone's accused him of being cold—both inside and out. Cary’s spent his whole life feeling like he’s separated from the world by a sheet of glass. Nothing touches him. Nothing moves him...m-m · paranormal · suspense · fantasy · contemporary · queer · shapeshifters · humor · christmas · high fantasy -
![Off Script by Ivy Vera Gray]()
Off Script by Ivy Vera Gray
Two men. One script. And the role that changes their lives. Liam Hart has it all. He’s Hollywood’s golden boy, with a loving wife and a baby on the way. When he signs on for a risky, intimate role in a gay love story, it feels like just another professional challenge. Until Jacob Wolfe walks in—brooding, magnetic, and untouchable. A legendary actor with a presence that strips Liam bare...cheating · forced proximity · age difference · queer-awakening · office · grumpy sunshine · bisexual · queer · m-m · other-man-woman -
![Should our Stars Collide: A Bi-awakening Oposites Attract MM Romance by Amithia Raine]()
Should our Stars Collide: A Bi-awakening Oposites Attract MM Romance by Amithia Raine
Tropes: one-sided enemies-to-lovers, size difference, bratty b0tt0m, touch-starved MC, protective t0p, possessive t0p, power-exchange (not heavy), praise k! nk, time-travel 2 years into the future, bi-awakening, hurt/comfort, strict roles, slow burn, paranormal light. TWs: mentions of emotionally/mentally ab*sive childhoods, drinking as a coping mechanism, negative self-image...paranormal · m-m · queer · fantasy · contemporary · time travel · queer-awakening · spanking · anal sex · found-family -
![A Black Veil Christmas by B.M. Clemton]()
A Black Veil Christmas by B.M. Clemton
Join Danica and her men during their first Christmas as Parents! And enjoy some fun, spicy, and sweet moments between the family as they explore this new adventure in life. This short and sweet Novella takes place between Black Veil University books 5 & 6. This is a 22k word Novella and meant for added fun in the serise. ***You must read Black Veil University to understand this book. ***. -
![Wrathful King: A Mafia Romance by Eva Winners]()
Wrathful King: A Mafia Romance by Eva Winners
It killed me to leave her behind. Every night I closed my eyes to the images of her lifeless body in the hospital. Her second chance came, but it wasn’t with me. It was with my brother. I wanted to kill him and take his place. Except it wouldn’t change anything. She hated me. But then secrets unraveled. The truth would twist into something bitter before it set me free. Masks dropped... -
![Bitter Prince: A Mafia Romance by Eva Winners]()
Bitter Prince: A Mafia Romance by Eva Winners
Once upon a time, a lion saved a girl. A cinnamon girl. That lion grew up into a prince. Dark, bitter, and so beautiful that it. hurt to look at him. But underneath it all, the girl saw the man. She saw his hunger for love. and affection, and she had plenty to give. I was that girl. I fell in love, even though he told me not to. I gave him. everything, because that was who I was... -
![Unforgiving Queen: A Mafia Romance by Eva Winners]()
Unforgiving Queen: A Mafia Romance by Eva Winners
A harmless kiss led to a fairy tale. Or so I thought. But unlike the happily-ever-afters you read about, my tale didn’t end with a wedding gown and roses. My fairy tale turned into a heartbreak. Inked in pain and sealed in tears. It almost cost me my life. And my family. He moved on as if nothing ever happened, while I was left to pick up the pieces. Now, he’s back and he wants me... -
![Our Wild Omega by Sierra Knoxly]()
Our Wild Omega by Sierra Knoxly
**Series conclusion**. I’m an omega who lost her alpha. After surviving the omega trafficking hub, I set out to find the owners of the alpha voices in my head. Rickon embraced me with his whole being. Callisto not so much. And Zack? He thrived—once I stole him out of prison. But I failed my feral alpha, and now he’s gone... -
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![Trust Broken by Lexie Winston]()
Trust Broken by Lexie Winston
Gio has been shady as hell. When Tori learns he’s been putting his own wants and desires before the family business, she’s beyond livid. Not only has he been blowing off work, he moved out of the family home to live in the university dorms. Tori wishes her dad had passed him over for head of the family and chosen her... -
![Midnight in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
Midnight in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
The final installment of a cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the mountains. As the clock ticks toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, hearts are on the line—and everything can change in a moment. Gracie McBride is letting hope take root with Marshall Hampton, who is steady, thoughtful, and offering a future she never dreamed possible... -
![The Christmas Contract by K.C. Crowne]()
The Christmas Contract by K.C. Crowne
He hired a professional. What he got was a good girl he intends to corrupt. Twinkling lights. Falling snow. And I’m tied up in a private playroom…. with the most dangerous man in New York. One month. Every request. No refusals. That’s the deal The Velvet Ledger offered when I begged for a miracle. My sister’s life depends on money I’ll never have. but Damien Kozlov does. Billionaire CEO... -
![Mr. Strategic by Gable Jones]()
Mr. Strategic by Gable Jones
"Why did you cheat on me? ". “Because I could. Because she was there. Now put it out of your mind," my husband said harshly. "It has nothing to do with our marriage. ". When sweet, shy Lavender Carrington catches her adored husband, renowned surgeon Dr...contemporary · dark · m-f · second chances · cheating · other-man-woman · breeding · spanking · shy heroine · sweet heroine -
![Peppermint Pines Pack by J. Ever]()
Peppermint Pines Pack by J. Ever
Drunk dancing in your reindeer pajamas WILL summon your fated mates. And possibly a judgmental llama. My Christmas plan was simple: Get out of the city and away from my demanding alpha-hole boss, and spend some time bonding with my family in the grand cabin in the cozy little town of Snowflake Valley. I’d spent weeks planning, packing, and preparing to capture every picture-perfect moment...omegaverse · christmas · length-short · dual-pov · first-person-pov · fated-mates · reverse harem · small town · queer · bisexual -
![The Hidden Note: A College Mafia Romance by Nelia Alarcon]()
The Hidden Note: A College Mafia Romance by Nelia Alarcon
Who wouldn’t die for a night with The Kings? Beautiful. Cold. Dangerous. And Finn Cross is the most dangerous of them all. I want his secrets even more than I want him. And Finn? He wants to be the reason my failing heart beats for the last time. But I know too much. The Kings aren’t satisfied with ruling Redwood Prep alone... -
![Follow the Play by Kaylee Ryan]()
Follow the Play by Kaylee Ryan
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding the Nashville Rampage football team. Follow the Play is a single dad, nanny, friends-to-lovers, forced proximity sports romance. Baker. Being a single dad was never part of the playbook, but one look at my son and everything changed...
