Top new romance books out this week: 11 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Last updated:
January 17, 2026
This week featuring new releases by SL-Writes, Rina Saint, Lenore Rosewood, Amy Daws, Ana Kirk Shaw, Erin Russell, Emma R. Alban, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Nicole Fox and many more.
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Mate by SL-Writes
Aurora Ravenwood is a young wolf, sarcastic, skilled, and strong-willed in her own world. But everything shatters in an instant when she is taken to a new kingdom of magic called Atheria, where wolves are hunted, their magic behaves strangely, and survival is never guaranteed. She quickly learns there are only two choices: FIGHT or DIE. 🗡️... -
![The Chase by Rina Saint]()
The Chase by Rina Saint
Elias. I don’t know what’s wrong with me to want something like this. To pay money for something like this. But I love it, even in my terror, even with tears streaming down my face as I race through the dark. What’s happening is my fantasy, isn’t it? Not some random person chasing me? The uncertainty adds to my panic...erotica · m-m · queer · primal-play · contemporary · dark · age difference · boss & employee · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![Scarred Alphas by Lenore Rosewood]()
Scarred Alphas by Lenore Rosewood
He lied. The one alpha I trusted. The one I was going to run away with. The man I built my entire future around. Azarel is the crown prince of Surhiira, and he never told me. Now I'm hiding underground with alphas who should terrify me. Nikolai, whose silver gaze tracks me like I'm already his. Geo, who hands me a gun and tells me to shoot something to get it out of my system...omegaverse · dystopian · fantasy · dark · from hate to love · m-f · m-m · bisexual · queer · fated-mates -
![Harris Brothers Series Box Set: A British Sports Romance Series About 4 Brothers Who All Play Professional Soccer by Amy Daws]()
Harris Brothers Series Box Set: A British Sports Romance Series About 4 Brothers Who All Play Professional Soccer by Amy Daws
The Harris Brothers Series is a spicy, laugh-out-loud sports romance saga centered on a tight-knit family of British footballers who play hard and love harder. Packed with sharp banter, big feelings, found family vibes, and plenty of heat, each book delivers a standalone love story while building a rich, addictive world of brotherly chaos amongst a soccer pitch... -
![The Naked Truth by Ana Kirk Shaw]()
The Naked Truth by Ana Kirk Shaw
Two truths and a lie:. 1. I’m crushing on a faceless por—adult content creator. 2. I’m road-tripping to a wedding with my worst enemy. 3. These are totally unrelated problems... -
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![Hollow Point by Erin Russell]()
Hollow Point by Erin Russell
“This is supposed to be the happily ever after part. ”. Cade and Silas overcame so much to fall in love. Two emotionally stunted guys still struggling with the effects of their crappy upbringings aren’t exactly the foundation for a healthy relationship. Not to mention, their hometown in rural Missouri–Possum Hollow–isn’t throwing a pride parade anytime soon. But they did fall in love...erotica · m-m · queer · length-medium · first-person-pov · dual-pov · contemporary · anal sex · hurt-comfort · neurodivergent -
![Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban]()
Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban
Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey in this sharp and sexy Regency Romance that begs the question: what if Cady and Regina just… kissed? When Catherine Pine relocates to Bath in 1817, she comes face-to-face with her mother’s arch nemesis and her daughter—the wildly popular Lady Rosalie...historical · f-f · regency · from hate to love · forced proximity · queer · found-family · victorian · new adult · length-medium -
![Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone]()
Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone
This deluxe hardcover edition will feature stenciled edges and illustrated endpapers. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone comes a brand-new college town raunch-com about a sexy single dad professor and a feisty law school grad turned nanny in this steamy tale of Academic Affairs…. Class is in session...contemporary · humor · erotica · new adult · dual-pov · usa · single-father · age difference · m-f · college -
![Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Shoot Down the Sun. The bloody war against the We Clan once led Wei Wuxian to seek power in demonic cultivation, and the dark acts he committed drove a wedge between him and Lan Wangji. Now, those old sins come back to haunt him as his reincarnated identity is revealed to the cultivation world...fantasy · queer · historical · mystery · m-m · magic · from hate to love · horror · paranormal · high fantasy -
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![Taste of the Dark by Nicole Fox]()
Taste of the Dark by Nicole Fox
"Fifty Shades of Grey" meets "The Bear" — From Amazon bestselling author Nicole Fox comes a billionaire office, mafia-lite romance. I tried to quit. My boss said no. When you work for billionaire restaurateur Bastian Hale, every day is an exercise in endurance. He screams at you in front of half the staff? Endure. He tears your work to bits and tells you to start again? Endure... -
![Taste of the Light by Nicole Fox]()
Taste of the Light by Nicole Fox
A list of red flags that I, Elaina Hunter, have ignored:. - Billionaire chef. (Suspicious. ). - My actual boss. (Problematic. ). - Emotionally unavailable. (Classic. ). - Secret mafia ties. (Less classic. Still an issue. ). - Faked his own death. (Honestly, at this point, I should've seen it coming. ). I should've run after the first one...contemporary · mafia · length-long · m-f · pregnancy · disabilities and marks · illinois · strong heroine · bad boys · tortured hero -
![The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura]()
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
A plucky librarian and an archaeologist on the run fake an engagement to save their lives, leading them into the labyrinth of their own desires. Daniela Guiterrez has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember—until he went missing a year ago during an archaeological expedition...humor · contemporary · fated-mates · latinx-mc · forced proximity · greece · fake relationship · siblings-bff · abduction · m-f -
![Alien Protector's Scars by Melissa Emerald]()
Alien Protector's Scars by Melissa Emerald
I thought I saw the scarred, alien warrior’s heart-stars light up… that means he’s my mate, right? Making choices has never been easy. I’ve been burned before. But when you’re surrounded by towering, winged aliens whose hearts literally glow when they’ve found their 'one', the choice seems made for me. Only… Zyntarr is covered in scars...science fiction · humor · aliens · tortured hero · m-f · silver-fox · fighters · shy heroine · tortured heroine · futuristic -
![The Suite Secret by Tierney Page]()
The Suite Secret by Tierney Page
Some secrets should stay behind closed doors…. Gemma’s got it all figured out: she has her amazing best friends April and Anna, a high-flying job, and a dating life that’s strictly no-strings-attached. Men fall at her feet – and she walks away from them without a backwards glance. Max is a jet-setter with zero interest in settling down...contemporary · office · humor · siblings-bff · found-family · m-f · length-long · audiobook · angst · childfree-couple -
![Goddess of Death by Penelope Barsetti]()
Goddess of Death by Penelope Barsetti
I knew Callum would come for me. I leave the treacherous underworld behind and return to life with the man I love -- finally. But when I ask him to marry me, there's a heaviness in his silence. He admits that he's kept something from me. .. and he finally tells me his truth. A secret I wish he'd taken to the grave. A secret that changes everything... -
![Exposing Colorado by Bree Wiley]()
Exposing Colorado by Bree Wiley
Every mile takes us further from who we used to be. Logan. I've always lived a structured life. Every box was checked, every decision planned, right down to the color-coded polos in my closet. Neat, orderly, by the book—just like I was raised. It's what made Salem and me so good together. But it didn’t stop her from hating me... -
![Echoes of Insurrection by T.A. White]()
Echoes of Insurrection by T.A. White
With the alien scourge responsible for the greatest war in humanity’s history in full retreat, Kira Forrest anticipates a few months of rest and relaxation while she and her found family recover from their ordeal. Her hard earned peace is cut short when an attack on the Great Houses reveals cracks in the very foundation of the empire...military · fantasy · science fiction · futuristic · paranormal · magic · urban fantasy · abuse · aliens · dystopian -
![Raw by Kayleigh King]()
Raw by Kayleigh King
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Kayleigh King, comes the final book in an angsty rejected omega duet. Rennick and Noa's story continues and ends in RAW. "An Alpha's loyalty to his pack should be second to only one. His mate. ". NOABlood stains the walls of my sanctuary, and nothing feels safe anymore. The enemy finally has a face, but every truth uncovered leaves me with more questions...paranormal · shapeshifters · witches · fantasy · contemporary · werewolves · magic · urban fantasy · m-f · fated-mates -
![A Murder to Remember by Brynn Kelly]()
A Murder to Remember by Brynn Kelly
It was the perfect vacation fling. And then a body showed up. Jane Austen fan Amelia Bennett sneaks away from a dull tour of an English country manor, only to run into a man more dashing than Mr. Darcy himself. About to lose his ancestral home to family debts, charming aristocrat Tom Calder invites his American guest to join him in drinking his way through the estate’s priceless wine collection...mystery · contemporary · suspense · humor · young adult · insta-love · heroine sleuth · length-medium · audiobook -
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![Playhouse by Amo Jones]()
Playhouse by Amo Jones
I practiced my wedding vows at fourteen. “I do. ” “I’ll ruin you. ”. Something old? The script we live by. Something new? His best friend in my bed. Something borrowed? The time he has left. Something blue? The color of his corpse once I’m through. Most people run from their nightmares. I married mine. This marriage was supposed to be simple. A target. A timeline. A story... -
![Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez]()
Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez
#1 New York Times bestselling author Isabel Ibañez makes her adult debut with a gorgeous, historical, and romantic fantasy perfect for fans of One Dark Window and Ever After. A lush tale full of enemies-to-lovers tension, whimsical magic, villain romance, and slow-burn desire, set in an enchanted, perilous Florence where forbidden power could ignite a war. “Truly radiant...fantasy · historical · length-long · audiobook · magic · fae · witches · vampires · m-f · political-intrigue -
![Moderating Love by Jax Calder]()
Moderating Love by Jax Calder
I've spent two years defending true love against the internet's biggest cynic. For two years, I've been moderating QueerWaystoFallinLove, a forum where people share their romantic meet-cutes. And for two years, TruthGuardian has been the thorn in my optimistic side—debunking every sweet story with spreadsheets, statistics, and enough cynicism to drain the romance from a Nicholas Sparks marathon...m-m · friends to lovers · queer · contemporary · humor · grumpy sunshine · anal sex · cold hero · sunny hero · nerdy-hero -
![A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini]()
A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini
In this new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Letizia Lorini, a crime podcast host must solve a chilling serial killer case while navigating an unexpected romance with her mysterious next-door neighbor. Scarlett Moore doesn’t do romance. She’s made a name for herself narrating gritty crime fiction on a local podcast...contemporary · mystery · humor · found-family · m-f · length-long · first-person-pov · second chances · slow burn · small town -
![Ranger by Onley James]()
Ranger by Onley James
Seven Symanski doesn’t need anyone, least of all Enzo Conti. As one of Jericho’s Boys, a vigilante crew that protects their neighborhood, Seven has a found family, a mission, and enough baggage to keep any relationship at arm’s length. When a favor introduces him to Enzo, a charming criminal defense attorney and the son of Francesca Conti—the neighborhood’s own Robin Hood—sparks fly...contemporary · queer · dark · m-m · bad boys · length-long · age difference · boss & employee · class difference · bdsm -
![The Exception by Vi Keeland]()
The Exception by Vi Keeland
A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland. He lives by a set of rules. She might be his one exception. I just wanted a distraction, something to take the edge off before facing a wedding I was dreading. So on the flight back to New York, I signed up for a dating app. Harmless enough, right? Wrong...contemporary · office · m-f · boss & employee · age difference · forced proximity · north-america · usa · new-york-state · tycoon -
![One Flew Over the Omega's Nest: Part Two by Jessica Winters]()
One Flew Over the Omega's Nest: Part Two by Jessica Winters
They locked her up and threw away the key. But what they don't realize is they're locked in with her. Jo never thought she'd end up in the Cathedral, but her guys have a plan. What happens when her Mafia Boss brother, her fellow-patient-alphas, an alpha orderly, and a beta psychologist join forces? All hell breaks loose. And hell hath no fury like an Omega scorned. They can try to break her...omegaverse · reverse harem · abuse · alpha male · contemporary · dark · fated-mates · mafia · poly · length-medium -
![Playbook Breakaway by Kenna King]()
Playbook Breakaway by Kenna King
***brother's best friend, marriage of convenience, steamy hockey romance***. “Marrying a stranger wasn’t part of my playbook. Falling in love with her? Definitely not. ”. On the ice, they call me East—fast hands, sharp edges, zero hesitation. Off the ice? I keep my life simple. Hockey. Teammates. No complications I can’t skate away from...hockey · sports · virgin heroine · contemporary · m-f · marriage of convenience · athletes · dual-pov -
![A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan]()
A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan
In a slow-burn mafia romance from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, a dangerous psychopath—and deadly crime boss—drops his defenses for the one girl he’s vowed to protect. Creighton was a dangerous crime boss with a growing empire. And he’s a psychopath. He’s also obsessed with Blake. She wanted a normal life. That meant new friends and a life without Creighton...mafia · contemporary · length-medium · audiobook · dark · m-f · grumpy sunshine · slow burn · abduction · survival -
![Dragon Bound by Sam Hall]()
Dragon Bound by Sam Hall
Who needs a handsome prince when you have a dragon, and the courage to decide your own destiny. Lady Fern and her queen dragon, Auren, are sick of family pressure. Fern’s father tried to push her into marriage with a cruel suitor, and Auren feels she is just being treated like a broodmare... -
![Cage by Tia Louise]()
Cage by Tia Louise
Sometimes fate sends a sign, and sometimes it sends a bloodhound with a hot hockey player holding its leash, dragging it off you. Owen Stone is not your usual hockey player. He’s a six-foot-two single dad with dark hair, ocean eyes, and muscles for days. He’s also a last-minute trade trying to find a home for his seven-year-old daughter, his psychic sister, and his adoring bloodhound... -
![Hart Street Lane by Samantha Young]()
Hart Street Lane by Samantha Young
A steamy fake engagement romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Samantha Young. Faking it has never been so hard…. Breaking up with my fiancé wasn’t on my agenda this summer, neither was hiding the truth from everyone, including my colleagues at Pennington’s department store. But that tiny evasion gets me into trouble when I’m forced to play bride-to-be for our new marketing campaign... -
![Almost One Night Stand by A.J. Pine]()
Almost One Night Stand by A.J. Pine
Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A. J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with for a one-night stand, she knows her life just got very complicated... -
![The Magic of Untamed Hearts by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland]()
The Magic of Untamed Hearts by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
After several years stuck as a ghost, Sky Flores learns to reconnect with the living again with the help of her handsome neighbor in this lush romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Witch of Wild Things. Like her sisters, Sage and Teal, Sky Flores has a touch of magic, and it’s caused nothing but heartache...fantasy · magic · urban fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · multicultural · witches · virginia · length-medium · explicit-open-door -
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![Double Fault by Micalea Smeltzer]()
Double Fault by Micalea Smeltzer
Sabrina. I’m twenty-two, buried in student loans, and soon to be homeless. I need a job that pays decently—stat. When my best friend suggests interviewing for a traveling nanny position with some tennis star I think she’s joking. It’s too good to be true. The pay is more than I could dream of. I’d get to travel the world. There don’t seem to be any cons. Not until I meet my potential boss... -
![Scars of You by Madi Danielle]()
Scars of You by Madi Danielle
Bailey. Three years ago I moved to Amity. This was the place I was going to set my roots and live my life without the constant reminders of the pains of my past. That first night I fell into bed with a sexy stranger, only to find out he’s none other than my neighbor. And he didn’t even remember me or the night we spent together. Or so I thought... -
![King's Roster by Katie Landry]()
King's Roster by Katie Landry
Stay, Kings. . . just this once. Aw, sorry, baby girl. You know I don't do overnights. For years, Rosalie St. James has answered every late-night booty call and every u up? text from her commitment-phobic best friend Kingsley Ames... -
![A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez]()
A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez
Deadly tarot, wicked schemes, dangerous alliances . . . can you survive the Forge? Sexy, action-packed, and brimming with magic, A Vow in Vengeance is an unputdownable romantasy debut. Rune Ryker has nothing left to lose. Everything’s been stolen by the Immortals—her family, her home, her freedom. But she’s done playing by their rules... -
![Claimed by Wolves by L.V. Lane]()
Claimed by Wolves by L.V. Lane
The night the raiders came, everything changed. The wolves don’t guard us out of mercy. They claim what they desire. This time, they desire a mate. And that mate… is me. -
![Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel]()
Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel
The Bachelor meets Funny You Should Ask in this laugh-out-loud rom-com debut about a journalist who goes on reality TV only to find her country music star one-night stand is the host. Georgia Rose is not going on the hit reality dating show Love Shack to find love. She’s there to write a killer exposé on the producers, which will guarantee the journalism job of her dreams... -
![Forged by Fate by Shannon Mayer]()
Forged by Fate by Shannon Mayer
Gabriel "Gabe" has ascended to the throne of the Demon Territory, inheriting power amidst whispers of treachery and dissent—a job he never wanted, and yet here he was. Doing it...
