Top new romance books out this week: 11 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Last updated:
January 11, 2026
This week featuring new releases by Lenore Rosewood, Rina Saint, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, Jo Segura, Emma R. Alban, Melissa Emerald, Isabel Ibañez, Penelope Barsetti, Ana Kirk Shaw, Tierney Page and many more.
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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... -
![The Chase by Rina Saint]()
The Chase by Rina Saint
EliasI 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... -
![The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone]()
The 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 -
![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...contemporary · latinx-mc · humor · length-medium · audiobook · greece · fake relationship · siblings-bff · abduction · m-f -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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 · young adult · magic · fae · witches · vampires · m-f -
![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... -
![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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![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... -
![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... -
![Exposing Colorado by Bree Wiley]()
Exposing Colorado by Bree Wiley
Every mile takes us further from who we used to be.LoganI'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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Woman Down by Colleen Hoover]()
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover
In this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a frustrated author looks for her muse in a remote hideaway, but what she finds defies all expectations…and reality.Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage... -
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![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 · open-door · dark · m-f · grumpy sunshine · stepsibling · slow burn -
![The Devil's Daughter by Danielle Steel]()
The Devil's Daughter by Danielle Steel
Two diametrically different sisters—one calculating and egotistical, the other honorable, kind, and compassionate—clash in this compelling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.Graduating magna cum laude from MIT is the happiest day of Billie Banks’s life, although her family is not part of it. Her mother, who always supported her, died when Billie was seventeen... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![What It Takes by Willow Aster]()
What It Takes by Willow Aster
A Sexy, Small town, Enemies to Lovers, Brother’s Best Friend romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow AsterCamden Whitman has always been in my life. I met him when I was five and he was seven, but when he and my brother became best friends, I became nothing more than the pesky little sister he didn’t want around... -
![The Lord of the Manor by Cassie Mint]()
The Lord of the Manor by Cassie Mint
He’s a grumpy aristocrat, ruling over an empty manor on a windswept island.I’m the chatty housemaid who’s driving him insane…Lord Westmore might be the loneliest man in existence. He lives on this echoey estate, perched on a wind-beaten island and cut off from the mainland by the tides. Throw a party? The lord of the manor would rather die... -
![Cruel Protector by Zoe Blake]()
Cruel Protector by Zoe Blake
He came to D.C. to clean up a mess—not to claim a bride.Darius Ivanov believes the American branch of the Ivanov crime family has grown soft.Too many weddings. Too many feelings.Men who forget that love is a liability.He’s there to set them right.Darius Ivanov is the man no one dares cross.The most disciplined—and most dangerous—of the Ivanovs.He doesn’t raise his voice.He doesn’t leave a trace... -
![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... -
![House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale]()
House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale
She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way.What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack?He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface... -
![The East Wind by Alexandria Warwick]()
The East Wind by Alexandria Warwick
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a stand-alone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials—and their own tortured pasts—in the climactic final installment of the Four Winds series.Min of Marles is a skilled apprentice, assisting the town's apothecarist in brewing potions, tonics, and deadly poisons... -
![Alien Song by Honey Phillips]()
Alien Song by Honey Phillips
A grumpy alien single dad, a fearless diver, and a bond stronger than the tide.Ariella was born to dive. Modified to withstand Cresca’s alien oceans, she’s always been at home in the deep—until the day she saves a drowning child and meets the girl’s father, a huge, brooding Vultor warrior with eyes like molten gold. Suddenly she wants more than just her isolated waters... -
![The Younger Gods by Katie Shepard]()
The Younger Gods by Katie Shepard
Danger looms when a former priestess sails to the realm of the dead to find her fallen lover, only to discover the gods she thought she defeated are preparing for war.Iona Night-Singer thought she’d overthrown the gods. Her mortal rebellion eked out a painful victory by using the gods’ own powers against them—though she lost her betrothed, Taran, in a final battle with the god of death... -
![Crystals and Corpses by Jacki James, Lori Ames]()
Crystals and Corpses by Jacki James, Lori Ames
Magic, murder, and a whole lot of coffee—welcome to Ravenstone!Declan Hawthorne is just your average caffeine-addicted guy—until a visit to his grandfather reveals: magic is real, witches exist, and apparently, Declan’s one of them...mystery · witches · paranormal · suspense · m-m · queer · fantasy · open-door · contemporary · urban fantasy -
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![Atlas by Sawyer Bennett]()
Atlas by Sawyer Bennett
As a star left-winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, Atlas Karolak thrives on the ice but keeps his personal life uncomplicated. That all changes when tragedy strikes, pushing him into an unlikely partnership that tests his patience, challenges his heart, and threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew about love and family... -
![Stealing You by Mollie Goins]()
Stealing You by Mollie Goins
Beck Daines has everything he needs—at least that’s what he wants everyone to believe. As the starting first baseman for the Blues, he has his dream job, amazing friends, and while he’s a romantic at heart— watching his friends find the love they deserve is more than enough.However, love for himself is an idea he’s benched for good... -
![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...fantasy · magic · from hate to love · paranormal · dark · new adult · fated-mates · forced proximity · urban fantasy · contemporary -
![Pretty Vicious by Lexi Davis]()
Pretty Vicious by Lexi Davis
Laurel just wanted to survive college, keep her father fed, and fly under the radar.Delivering pizzas was supposed to be the safe kind of side hustle, until the night she witnesses a murder at Ashford House, the most elite and secretive fraternity on campus.Now she’s a prisoner of The Order, a blood-bound society that controls everything from politics to police...forced proximity · from hate to love · dark · young adult · college · mystery · contemporary · mafia · new adult · length-medium -
![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... -
![On Borrowed Time by Harlow James]()
On Borrowed Time by Harlow James
Being a nanny for a newly single dad wasn’t the job I applied for when I decided to lick my wounds in Blossom Peak.But showing Henley Clark my bare backside wasn’t in my plans either.When the pursuit of my dream career seemed unattainable, instead of going home and proving my parents right, I made a detour to the small mountain town I remember visiting as a kid... -
![Three Chances to Cherish by Grace Callaway]()
Three Chances to Cherish by Grace Callaway
A marriage built on restraint. A yearning too fierce to contain. One perilous secret that could ignite—or destroy—their love.“Callaway is the queen of angst and intrigue as well as steamy love scenes...
