Top new romance books out this week: 21 Dec - 27 Dec 2025
Last updated:
December 27, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Cate C. Wells, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Morgan Elizabeth, Rosa Lucas, Krista Street, Brittanee Nicole, Scarlett St. Clair, J. Saman, Julie Saman, Veronica Samek, Heather Ashley and many more.
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Silent Flames by Cate C. Wells
He broke my heart. I returned the favor. I thought my husband loved me—until I walked in on his Director of Finance riding him like a cowgirl. Adrian and I never made sense on paper. When we met, I was working for minimum wage. No family. No degree. He was a billionaire Maddox brother, twelve years older than me and a titan of Wall Street. I thought it had to be love... -
![A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
When everything falls apart, the truth of who they are is revealed. Poppy has fallen into stasis, her body broken and power spent, carried beyond the mortal realm. While she lies suspended in dreams, Casteel faces a world without her—raw, wrathful, and altered in ways he doesn’t yet understand...fantasy · length-short · new adult · shapeshifters · m-f · fated-mates · disabilities and marks · war · survival · vengeance -
![The Promise of Forever by Morgan Elizabeth]()
The Promise of Forever by Morgan Elizabeth
For as long as she can remember, Hallie Young’s life has been intertwined with the King family in every way that matters. Over the years, the Kings have become the family she always desperately wanted after her mom left, and there is nothing she would ever do to jeopardize that. Not even Jesse, her best friend’s hot older brother, whose name she used to doodle in the margins of her notebooks... -
![Not Mine to Love by Rosa Lucas]()
Not Mine to Love by Rosa Lucas
Patrick McLaren: CEO of McLaren Hotels. Helicopter pilot. Part-time adrenaline junkie who treats frostbite like a mild inconvenience. The kind of man who can silence a boardroom with one raised brow. Which is deeply unfortunate, because I, Georgie Fitzgerald, have been sent to his remote Scottish hotel to overhaul their IT systems...contemporary · humor · office · tycoon · siblings-bff · m-f · dual-pov · boss & employee · shy heroine · sweet heroine -
![Supernatural Institute: The Complete Series by Krista Street]()
Supernatural Institute: The Complete Series by Krista Street
This complete collection includes all FOUR BOOKS in the Supernatural Institute series by USA TODAY bestselling author Krista Fated by Starlight, Born by Moonlight, Hunted by Firelight, and Kissed by Shadowlight. AVERY. You'd think a half-witch, quarter-werewolf would be a magical powerhouse, right? Wrong. I'm so nothing special... -
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![Snow by Brittanee Nicole]()
Snow by Brittanee Nicole
Camden Snow is old enough to be my father, dangerously charming, annoyingly irresistible—and my future ex-boyfriend. The moment I meet the former hockey player at his holiday party, the chemistry is off the charts. Despite the pesky feelings his presence stirs inside me, I have zero intention of actually dating the notorious bachelor. I don’t date...humor · hockey · sports · contemporary · age difference · daddy-kink · breeding · spanking · praise-kink · found-family -
![A Christmas of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair]()
A Christmas of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair
From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Scarlett St. Clair comes a holiday surprise set in the world of Hades and Persephone. The halls are decked. The souls are caroling. And Hecate, Goddess of Witchcraft, is warding the Underworld against a Kallikantzaroi invasion. For years, she’s kept the menacing gremlins at bay... -
![Cursed King by J. Saman, Julie Saman]()
Cursed King by J. Saman, Julie Saman
A deliciously steamy, suspenseful, and darker contemporary royalty Beauty and the Beast retelling. Welcome to the cursed kingdom of Messalina…. When my sick father wanders into the off-limits palace where the widowed king of Messalina lives with his three children, I know we're in trouble... -
![A Pack of Christmas Cheer by Veronica Samek]()
A Pack of Christmas Cheer by Veronica Samek
This collection contains spoilers for Books 1–4 of the Omega Book Club series. For the best experience, please read those books first. Set on Christmas Eve in the heart of Lakeside Point, A Pack of Christmas Cheer is a festive short-story collection (Book 4...omegaverse · christmas · contemporary · first-person-pov · reverse harem · creative-anatomy · m-f · poly · m-f-m · small town -
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![For I Have Sinned by Heather Ashley]()
For I Have Sinned by Heather Ashley
They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…. But they’ve never seen what the monster in my bed is capable of. After my boyfriend publicly humiliated me, I needed revenge. Something that would hurt. So I f*cked his father. Gabriel Hollis is dangerous, filthy rich, and completely unhinged. He's spent years watching from the shadows, stalking me, waiting for the moment I'd finally be his... -
![Breakaway by Avery Keelan]()
Breakaway by Avery Keelan
Ryan Winters needs a place to stay—and fast. Rooming with Ethan Russell, the captain of the college hockey team, seems harmless enough. She’s focused on her studies, healing from a breakup, and avoiding distractions. Especially the athletic kind. Ethan is everything Ryan thought she wouldn’t confident, popular, and deeply tied to a world she never planned to be part of...sports · hockey · forced proximity · college · friends to lovers · contemporary · erotica · length-medium -
![The Alpha Christmas Rumble by Jodi Ellen Malpas]()
The Alpha Christmas Rumble by Jodi Ellen Malpas
This little scene is my gift to you. A festive thank you wrapped in tinsel, testosterone and entirely too much alpha energy. It’s a full-scale fight for dominance, pride, and the all-important top spot on my Alpha Tree. There’s sharp tongues, bruised egos, and unapologetic swagger. It’s playful, indulgent, and written purely for fun. No rules. No consequences... -
![The Christmas Night Heist by Jade West]()
The Christmas Night Heist by Jade West
Every touch is a transgression. Every moment of desire is a risk neither can undo. Some relics are locked away for protection. Others are hidden to protect the world from what they contain. Sable Ware steals holy objects—not for faith, but for the highest bidder. Brilliant, unrepentant, and dangerously skilled, she has never failed a job... -
![Savage Crown by Leia Stone]()
Savage Crown by Leia Stone
To save a kingdom, I may have to surrender my soul. My hard won victory in the Arcane Trials came with a price I never expected. Now, as Kaelric fights to reclaim his shattered kingdom, I must choose between answering the dangerous call of my heart, or protecting the family I've always sworn to keep safe... -
![Bound to Punish by J.L. Beck, Monica Corwin]()
Bound to Punish by J.L. Beck, Monica Corwin
They call me the mediator. The charming one who can stop a fight right in its tracks. Except, I don't want to charm, or smile, or dance. I'm tired of society picking off my family one by one. It's time to burn, to punish, to destroy. In order to take down the council once and for all, I need someone on the inside...erotica · new adult · audiobook · contemporary · dark · suspense · mystery · angst · m-f · from hate to love -
![His Snowbound Omega by Chani Lynn Feener]()
His Snowbound Omega by Chani Lynn Feener
Thorn Winters will spend this holiday season running. Thanks to his father and sick brother, he's got debts piling up, and unfortunately for him, those debts are owed to the White Frost Mafia. When he's sent an invitation to the White Hunt, a mock version of the Wild Hunt, where omegas are ordered to run for alpha amusement, Thorn rightfully hesitates before accepting...science fiction · queer · omegaverse · dark · mafia · m-m · length-short · class difference · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![Postmortem of a Poem by Nicole Scarano]()
Postmortem of a Poem by Nicole Scarano
With a teenager's missing person’s cold case hanging over her head, Detective Isobel ‘Bel’ Emerson resolves to try to enjoy her summer, but when a gruesome discovery at the lake interrupts the Bajka Police Department 4th of July picnic, Bel is thrown back into the thick of it. But even with the aid of the FBI, this new investigation is filled with one dead end after another... -
![The Way Back To Us by Samantha Christy]()
The Way Back To Us by Samantha Christy
The day my husband died, a piece of me died with him. It was ripped away by the stone-faced officers sent to my doorstep. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I might get that piece back. And I was right. Because, while the man I've loved for nearly twenty years isn't as physically gone as I was led to believe, everything that made him who he was, is. He's forgotten everything...contemporary · new adult · angst · m-f · second chances · pregnancy · military · tortured hero · mental-trauma · mental illness -
![Structure of Love by A.J. Sherwood]()
Structure of Love by A.J. Sherwood
Gage has a blueprint for his life all mapped out. First, straighten out his little brother so Gage can finally stop being pseudo father to him. Second, expand the company to have permanent crews. Third, avoid any more hookup dates–he wants all or nothing. The very sexy, tatted bar owner that slides into his life? Not part of the plan... -
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![Dare by Heather Long, Wander Aguiar]()
Dare by Heather Long, Wander Aguiar
Scars bind. Love heals. Blood makes family. I used to think survival was enough. I was wrong. We’re still hunting for my sister, still tearing down the empire built on stolen lives. Every step brings danger, every victory comes at a cost. The men who saved me—my protectors, my lovers, my family—have shown me what it means to be cherished, to be wanted, to be loved... -
![Try Me by Adriana Locke]()
Try Me by Adriana Locke
“Try me. ”. That’s what Drake Bennett said when I declared on my live podcast that no man could make me fall in love. The former pro football star turned sportscaster didn’t just laugh—he challenged my entire brand. Gianna Knows Best is built on the idea that love is a choice. Drake says it’s a feeling—a magical, uncontrollable, world-shifting experience. I call BS. He says I’m scared... -
![Ruthless Pursuit by Renee Parker]()
Ruthless Pursuit by Renee Parker
Maeve. Kellin Brennan is the answer to my prayers. If his company invests in my boutique Santa Monica hotel, I can finally escape my family. My destiny. And run my hotel on my terms, free from my father’s mafia world. I didn’t expect a man who looks like a god and oozes sex appeal. He’s silver-tongued. Charming. And dangerous... -
![Hell of a Christmas by Abbi Glines]()
Hell of a Christmas by Abbi Glines
A deep chuckle sent a bolt of pleasure through me. “Damn, you’re sweet. Lucky for you I’ve got a conscience and I’m gonna walk away. ”. Wait, what? Walk away? He reached out and took a lock of my hair, then twirled it around his finger before dropping it with a sigh. “Why … why are you walking away? ” I blurted, desperate to keep him here... -
![Hands Like Ours by River Hale]()
Hands Like Ours by River Hale
Jackson Ellis. My world shifted when I realized I wasn’t completely straight, all thanks to the crush I’ve developed on my professor. My girlfriend dumped me, and I had to move back in with my dad. Worst of all, the professor who awakened something in me now seems to despise me for it...age difference · dark · contemporary · queer · angst · queer-awakening · from hate to love · bdsm · mystery · m-m -
![Crown So Cruel by Emily Blackwood]()
Crown So Cruel by Emily Blackwood
The Scarlata Empire has risen, but for the angel of the blood kingdom, peace never lasts long. Jessiah has spent the last two years commanding a new army of vampyres, so when a neighboring kingdom threatens their home, he is ready to strike. But his king and queen hesitate to dive into a new war so soon. They'll send Jessiah to investigate the threat under one condition---he brings Rummy with him... -
![Knot Her Christmas: An Omegaverse Holiday Romance by Sierra Knoxly]()
Knot Her Christmas: An Omegaverse Holiday Romance by Sierra Knoxly
She hates Christmas. They are Christmas tree farmers. What could go right? Single girl Tory hates Christmas and being stuck at the Omega Center with her fellow omegas going goo-goo over the holiday season isn't her idea of a merry time. .. nor is the annual mandatory visit to the Gorst Christmas Tree Farm... -
![Pine For Me by Swati M.H.]()
Pine For Me by Swati M.H.
He’s my Hollywood heartthrob ex-husband. My hot new neighbor. And, thanks to one reckless night, my soon-to-be baby daddy. Patton Pierce has a knack for showing up when I least expect him—my street, my salon, my martial arts studio. Even my dreams... -
![The Tannen Boys: The Collection by Lauren Landish]()
The Tannen Boys: The Collection by Lauren Landish
Ruthless when they need to be and reckless at heart, the Tannen brothers know what it means to fight for everything. But love is the one battle that strips them bare… and it’s the only fight they might lose. Rough Love – Second-chance romance, small town, single mom, grumpy/sunshine... -
![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... -
![Kismet by Nicky James]()
Kismet by Nicky James
My name is Dominique Chevalier, and I am broken. Two years ago, a beloved part of me died. Angelique was everything, but she left me alone. Alone with an infant, a broken heart, unimaginable pain, and a promise that I’ll never forget. After relocating and taking a job as Ottawa’s chief forensic pathologist, I find purpose. I find escape from the anguish that threatens to drown me. I find him...m-m · contemporary · mystery · queer · suspense · length-long · new adult · friends to lovers · insta-love · hurt-comfort -
![The Complete Pacific Shores Series: E-Book Box Set by Sarah A. Bailey]()
The Complete Pacific Shores Series: E-Book Box Set by Sarah A. Bailey
The Pacific Shores Series is a number of interconnected stand alone romance novels, and a duet, set in the fictional town of Pacific Shores, California. The first three books follow a different member of the same family, while the fourth and final installment, Vice & Violet, is the conclusion to the emotional cliffhanger ending of Reckless Roses... -
![The Woman in the Snow by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Woman in the Snow by Jessica Gadziala
Christmas in the city. Blood in the snow. And a love he can’t outrun. Stephanie lives for Christmas. Her nonprofit’s annual toy drive means thousands of kids wake up to gifts under the tree—and this year, she’s determined to make it the best yet. What she doesn’t know is that the convoy of trucks carrying those toys has a second cargo hidden inside… one that belongs to the mafia...mafia · christmas · length-medium · contemporary · m-f · found-family · usa · new-york-state · sweet heroine · bad boys -
![State of Preservation by Marie Force]()
State of Preservation by Marie Force
A missing child. A nation watching. A family pushed to the brink. When Lieutenant Sam Holland’s phone rings with the words every parent dreads—“Ethan is missing”—her world stops cold. Her eleven-year-old nephew has vanished without a trace from the streets of Washington, D. C. , and the First Family is thrown into chaos... -
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![A Devious Brother by Day Leitao]()
A Devious Brother by Day Leitao
Ancient evil has awakened, and blood calls to blood. When the Witch King awakes from three centuries of slumber, Astra must find a way to prevent him from escaping his magical prison. Joined by an ally as mysterious as untrustworthy, she has to navigate treachery and old oaths for a chance to save the world as she knows—and the prince she loves... -
![Guarded by the Symbiote: Monster Security Agency by Cara Wylde]()
Guarded by the Symbiote: Monster Security Agency by Cara Wylde
The second she lets me in, I’m a ruined man. I’ve been merging with hosts my entire life. Slipping under their skin, living in their minds, protecting them – it’s what I do. I’m a professional, and I keep my distance. Then I’m hired to be her bodyguard. An undercover cop infiltrating the deadliest criminal organization in the country, and I’m her hidden weapon...paranormal · science fiction · fantasy · length-short · urban fantasy · m-f · height-difference · insta-love · abduction · mafia -
![The Preachers' Prize by Marissa Farrar, S.R. Jones]()
The Preachers' Prize by Marissa Farrar, S.R. Jones
The final book in the Verona Falls University Series! The past crashes into the present in an epic battle, and only one victor will win the prize…. When the Preachers’ Pet was stolen, they burned down the world to bring her home. But the past doesn’t die so easily, and a shadow has followed them back to Verona Falls. A girl with a warning; that the Prophet isn’t done with their Pet yet... -
![Knot That Easy by Alisha Williams]()
Knot That Easy by Alisha Williams
What's a girl to do after being k! dnapped by Alphas that turn out to be your scent matches and then get snowed in with them where they help you through an intense heat? You go home with them when it's time to leave. Because I have nothing to go back to. I lost my job, my boyfriend cheated on me with my mother and we'll, I've kind of grown fond of one of these Alphas…. Or two... -
![Secretly Yours by Stephanie Rose]()
Secretly Yours by Stephanie Rose
Could you really call someone the “one who got away” if she was never yours to begin with? In high school, Sabrina and I were “extra friends,” a nicer way of saying friends who’d hook up with each other in between relationships with no strings attached... -
![Loving Fae by M. Sinclair]()
Loving Fae by M. Sinclair
My name is Maize. Poisonous to the touch. The bastard child of one very dead Dark Fae King. A refugee of a war that freed me from my three-year imprisonment. And now, the last line of defense against a fae god who threatens my home. Oberon wants to make a deal with me. If I come to him, if I surrender my magic, he’ll let me go. Except we all know that’s a lie...new adult · paranormal · reverse harem · fantasy · fae · magic · poly · shapeshifters · vampires · length-short -
![Raven in Midwinter by Mary Calmes]()
Raven in Midwinter by Mary Calmes
Sometimes the most frightening thing is not the wind howling through the trees…but what’s lurking there. Xander Corey is certain that what his husband, Lorne MacBain, the chief of police in their little town of Osprey, is seeing outside their kitchen window is nothing to worry about. It’s concerning that whenever Xander looks, there’s nothing there, but really, it could be anything...
