Top new romance books out this week: 25 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Last updated:
January 31, 2026
This week featuring new releases by Shantel Tessier, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Tim Campbell, Paisley Hope, Michelle Heard, Clare Sager, Hannah Haze, Amy Award, Saxon James, Adriana Anders, A.J. Merlin and many more.
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Code of Silence: A Mafia Romance by Shantel Tessier
TRIM SIZE 6x9. This trim size matches the rest of the books in the Dark Kingdom series and includes the black chapter pages. There are two paperback options of CoS. I previously uploaded it as a 5x8, and it wouldn't allow me to change the size. Please make sure you're purchasing the correct one. Dangerous and feared. Those words describe my future husband... -
![A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Tim Campbell, Stina Nielsen, Dane Williams]()
A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Tim Campbell, Stina Nielsen, Dane Williams
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 · paranormal · magic · vampires · war · fated-mates · new adult · humor · audiobook · explicit-open-door -
![Dove by Paisley Hope]()
Dove by Paisley Hope
"Paisley Hope is a masterful storyteller, with plenty of heat and so much heart-wrenching romance. " —Kristen Proby, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. The Hounds of Hell motorcycle club takes care of their own. .. and every once in a while another rebellious soul catches their eye...dark · bikers · contemporary · suspense · length-medium · audiobook · m-f · caretaking · independent heroine · working class heroine -
![Forceful God by Michelle Heard]()
Forceful God by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. I was born into the Cosa Nostra, so I should be used to the blood, violence, and constant threat of death, right? Wrong. Every time one of the men I love gets hurt, another piece of me fractures beyond repair...mafia · suspense · contemporary · dark · angst · m-f · second chances · disabilities and marks · shy heroine · sweet heroine -
![King of Ravens by Clare Sager]()
King of Ravens by Clare Sager
He’ll do anything to keep her. She’d do anything to escape. Rhiannon is dying—of what, she doesn’t know. Kept protected by her family in their remote seaside cottage, she spends her days searching for a cure. Her world is torn apart, however, when a fae King of the Dead invades her home. Cold and cruel, Drystan offers her a choice: descend to the underworld as his bride or watch her family die...fantasy · length-long · audiobook · dark · fae · m-f · hurt-comfort · from hate to love · caretaking · arranged marriage -
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![Lure of Lightning by Hannah Haze]()
Lure of Lightning by Hannah Haze
They tell me Fox betrayed us. They're wrong. When Fox Tudor vanished through that demon portal, he left a hollow ache in my magic—and my heart. My shadow princes insist my vampire professor played us all, that he chose the demons over me. But I know Fox. The man who saved me, who trained me, who loved me, wouldn't just abandon us. Not when the realm is tearing apart at the seams... -
![How to Train Your Groomzilla: Chris & Trixie by Amy Award]()
How to Train Your Groomzilla: Chris & Trixie by Amy Award
And They Lived Cockily Ever AfterChris Kingman knows how to lead a team, win championships, and stay cool under pressure. Wedding planning? That’s a whole different sport. When the venue is a farm animal sanctuary and his bride volunteers there, Chris just wants one thing—a perfect day for the woman he loves. Unfortunately, that means he’s officially crossed into full groomzilla territory... -
![Ziggy's Voice by Saxon James]()
Ziggy's Voice by Saxon James
Kennedy. I’ve always been the relationship guy. I love big, hard and fast … but unfortunately for me, that’s the quickest way to make a new romance crash and burn. Moving to Wilde’s End, our not-so-abandoned town, is exactly the fresh start I need...m-m · friends to lovers · found-family · hurt-comfort · contemporary · dual-pov · queer · small town · north-america · usa -
![Dom-Com by Adriana Anders]()
Dom-Com by Adriana Anders
An experienced Dom and a baby sub must keep their kink-lives a secret after discovering they've just become office mates and professional rivals in this super-steamy contemporary romcom, perfect for fans of Lana Ferguson and Tessa Bailey. An irresistible collision of dominance, deadlines, and an extremely inconvenient desire. All Rae Jensen has to do is walk through the door...contemporary · bdsm · office · humor · length-long · audiobook · m-f · cheerful heroine · cold hero · grumpy sunshine -
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![Hated by A.J. Merlin]()
Hated by A.J. Merlin
At twelve years old, I killed my mother–. And found my father dead in the bathtub. I didn’t mean to; at least, that’s what I tell myself. Years of neglect, cruelty, and being told I wasn’t really her daughter pushed something inside me past the point of return. When she stood over me with a shattered wine glass, I snapped. Sometimes I think I regret it... -
![Sparking Fire Out of Fate by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Sparking Fire Out of Fate by Brigid Kemmerer
Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance. . . The exhilarating finale in bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Forging Silver series will leave readers breathless! Callyn has grown closer to Queen Lia Mara in Syhl Shallow, bonded by the secret magic they share... -
![Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik]()
Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik
On a deadly mission to kill the mythical beast that has been haunting her woods, a desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome, powerful man who saves her in this dark and sexy romantasy—perfect for readers of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Callie Hart, and Holly Black. There’s something in the woods…...magic · fantasy · shapeshifters · audiobook · forced proximity · m-f · age difference · political-intrigue · possessive hero · dual-pov -
![Vengeful Dove by K.C. Kean]()
Vengeful Dove by K.C. Kean
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice … I’ll never trust the same again. Not after I was finally beginning to let him in. I have enough on my plate with The Sanctum, their Institute Games, and generally trying to stay alive. I certainly don’t need to be worried about a shameless golden retriever, a silent enigma, or a guardian asshole...reverse harem · vampires · fantasy · paranormal · from hate to love · fae · witches · fated-mates · dark · shapeshifters -
![The Slow Burn by Ali Rosen]()
The Slow Burn by Ali Rosen
From the bestselling author of. Unlikely Story. comes a warm, witty novel about a chef whose unexpected summer in Italy turns messier. and. richer than any recipe she ever would’ve planned. Between a breakup and a burned-down restaurant, there’s nothing left in New York for Kit Roth except the ashes of her success...mature couple · humor · contemporary · length-medium · m-f · europe · italy · explicit-open-door · slow burn · found-family -
![Sunk in Love by Heather McBreen]()
Sunk in Love by Heather McBreen
A second chance at love sets sail when a couple on the verge of divorce pretend they’re still together for one last family trip, from the author of. Wedding Dashers. . Roslyn and Liam met nine years ago and have been the perfect couple ever since. Through every up and down, every milestone—from Liam’s residency to the publication of Roslyn’s debut romance—they’ve been each other’s rocks...contemporary · forced proximity · humor · m-f · caretaking · grovel · second chances · found-family · tortured heroine · sweet heroine -
![Cursed Queen by J. Saman, Julie Saman]()
Cursed Queen by J. Saman, Julie Saman
We thought we broke the curse. I married King Sebastian of Messalina. We're pregnant with twins. His children are happy and thriving in a way they never have. All is finally perfect and as it should be. But we were wrong. Darkness has returned and with it comes more heartbreak and danger than any of us are prepared for. A darkness that not only seeks death, but to tear us apart for good. -
![Goal Line Hearts by Nikki Lawson]()
Goal Line Hearts by Nikki Lawson
As a single mom with a rough past, I’ve learned to guard my heart. But this grumpy goalie might just slip past all my defenses…. When the lease for my new condo falls through, I’m left scrambling—until superstar goalie Grant Parker offers me and my nine-year-old daughter a place to stay. Grant is known for being rigid, stoic, and completely untouchable on the ice...sports · contemporary · single-mother · hockey · humor · athletes · dual-pov · first-person-pov · m-f · cold hero -
![Devoured by Addison Cain]()
Devoured by Addison Cain
Brenya. Was I rescued, or was I captured? I’m not sure anymore. Jules Havel is an enigma. I know he’s capable of great violence, but he’s so gentle with me. Soft-spoken. Patient. The exact opposite of the male he saved me from. But he has done terrible things. And I feel like it’s only a matter of time before he does them to me. Jules. I know exactly what I am. Dangerous. I watch. I wait...futuristic · dark · omegaverse · m-f · bisexual · caretaking · love triangle · hurt-comfort · masc-dom · breeding -
![You Only Die Twice by Brynn Kelly]()
You Only Die Twice by Brynn Kelly
Danger and desire collide in this romantic thrill ride—available exclusively in audio! When high school English teacher Alice Thornton helps her dying Russian neighbor write a spy thriller, she thinks she’s just doing a good deed. But when a sexy mystery man shows up in her classroom, claiming to be the novel’s dashing antihero, Alice is swept into a lethal conspiracy... -
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![The Re-Do List by Denise Williams]()
The Re-Do List by Denise Williams
What would you do with a second chance at your first time? Following a bad breakup, Willow Lewis tackles a re-do list with the help of her brother’s best friend in this sweet and sexy new romance from USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams. Willow experienced all her big firsts with her high school sweetheart...audiobook · friends to lovers · contemporary · age difference · siblings-bff · humor · dual-pov · m-f · friends-benefits · usa -
![King of Beasts by Catherine Doyle]()
King of Beasts by Catherine Doyle
The slow-burn icy YA romance spin-off to the Sunday Times bestselling fantasy series, Twin Crowns. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass! ❄️. *AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! *. ❄️. KING ALARIK FELSING. A LONE WOLF. A FROZEN HEART …. Deep in the mountains of a snow-swept kingdom, an ancient beast is stirring... -
![Kane's Prey by Jolie Vines]()
Kane's Prey by Jolie Vines
I didn't mean to draw Kane's attention, but he turned it into a hunt. When my friend vanished without a trace, I vowed to bring her home. I didn’t expect to team up with a towering, silent, ex-mercenary whose reputation sends grown men running. Kane is a dangerous man. He doesn’t ask for what he wants, he takes it...mystery · suspense · contemporary · m-f · dark · found-family · british-isles · united-kingdom · england · scotland -
![My Prison Penpals by Shona Knight]()
My Prison Penpals by Shona Knight
Her letters saved them. Now they’ll destroy everything to save her. Wren. My brother says he only wants what’s best for me. He says the world is dangerous. That I’m safer at home. That he'll teach me everything I need to know. I believed him. Until the day I found a letter that changed everything. He had made a deal with the devil—one that traded my future for his power. So I ran. No plan... -
![Pretty Prey by A. Zavarelli]()
Pretty Prey by A. Zavarelli
It started with a message from a stranger. Or so I thought. Beneath a veil of anonymity, he lured out my secrets, fears, and desires. Behind the mask, he could be anyone. And somehow, it felt safer not knowing. He comes to me under the cover of darkness, pulling me deeper into this forbidden game. I give myself to him, knowing the consequences could destroy my life... -
![To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose]()
To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose
A young Indigenous woman and her dragon fight for the independence of their homeland in this epic sequel to the bestselling and multi-award-winning To Shape a Dragon's Breath, "a remarkable novel that is bound to be a staple of fantasy shelves for years to come" (BuzzFeed)...fantasy · young adult · queer · historical · magic · high fantasy · poly · paranormal · length-long · audiobook -
![The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth May]()
The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth May
A thrilling and incredibly sexy new dark romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May. A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice. Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse. .. Bryony Devaliant was born to die — again and again... -
![The Fifteen-Minute Rule by Max Monroe]()
The Fifteen-Minute Rule by Max Monroe
Dickson University’s reigning social king can get any girl on campus to fall for him…except the one he’s been silently falling for his whole life. Campus legend. Life of the party. The guy everyone wants to know. That’s me—Ace Kelly. But the one person who truly knows me? Julia Brooks. My best friend since we were kids. Julia’s the kind of girl everyone loves...audiobook · friends to lovers · new adult · contemporary · college · m-f · humor · length-long · behind-doors -
![All These Gentle Birds: Bittern & Janie's Story by Raya Morris Edwards]()
All These Gentle Birds: Bittern & Janie's Story by Raya Morris Edwards
After getting out of rehab, Bittern settles in at Ryder Ranch. Still recovering from a difficult past back home, he’s determined to build a new life for himself in Montana. Working on the ranch is the uncomplicated life he’s always wanted. Until he sets eyes on the ranch manager’s daughter. Fresh off a breakup, Janie returns to Ryder Ranch for a long weekend... -
![Such a Perfect Family by Nalini Singh]()
Such a Perfect Family by Nalini Singh
A man with a deadly past marries into the perfect, most respectable family in this riveting thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh. . . . A woman buried. A woman broken. A woman crashed. A woman burned. And the man who knew them all. Love at first sight, a whirlwind Vegas wedding, a fairy-tale romance... -
![No Matter the Cost by Anna Hackett]()
No Matter the Cost by Anna Hackett
I’ll make her mine, if she doesn’t kill me first. Bastian. I came from nothing and became known as the Reaper. The most feared CIA assassin in the business. Then I retired, faked my death, and now spend my time running my casino. But there’s one part of my past I can’t let go—the tiny female assassin who’s vowed to kill me...from hate to love · found-family · suspense · military · contemporary · m-f · usa · nevada · competent heroine · independent heroine -
![Time After Time by Livy Hart]()
Time After Time by Livy Hart
Two strangers. Two secrets. One reckless night that could rewrite time. Nerve meets Doctor Who in this sexy, star-crossed romantic novella by best selling author Livy Hart. A time traveler who wakes up in a new decade every day, Bellamy Gale learned the hard way that attachment is a liability. She doesn’t stay. She doesn’t explain. And she never tells anyone what she is... -
![Beast Business by Ilona Andrews]()
Beast Business by Ilona Andrews
Augustine Montgomery is an Illusion Prime who owns a premier PI corporation and alters his appearance with magic. The people who have seen Augustine’s real face can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The people who witnessed the full extent of his power are dead. The illusion isn’t just the brand of his magic. It’s become his lifestyle. Show as little as possible...urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · fantasy · forced proximity · dual-pov · mystery · dangerous heroine · gifted heroine · m-f -
![Womb Of Thorns: A Dark Mafia Romance by Jade West]()
Womb Of Thorns: A Dark Mafia Romance by Jade West
My mafia king husband hired a surrogate without my consent. That alone should have ended our marriage. But the woman carrying his heir isn’t just a means to an end. She’s a ghost from his past. And she didn’t come to give him a child. She came to take my place. In a world built on blood, power, and control, love isn’t gentle—it’s a weapon. And this time, it’s pointed straight at my heart. -
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![Scoring Chance by A.J. Truman]()
Scoring Chance by A.J. Truman
A totally fake marriage… with very real feelings. I'm a carefree bachelor who never wanted kids. But it seems life has other plans. When my best friend and hockey teammate Tanner Chance finds himself jobless with four kids to support, I suggest a wild marriage. My health insurance can cover Tanner’s family, but to keep nosy coworkers from sniffing out the scheme, the whole Chance clan moves in... -
![The Stars & Their Sky by Giana Darling]()
The Stars & Their Sky by Giana Darling
From Wall Street Journal best-selling author Giana Darling comes a MMF romance about a movie star caught in a decade old scandal, a marriage of convenience, and forbidden love under Hollywood’s unforgiving spotlight. Hollywood is buzzing about my latest film—a passion project starring award-winning actor Adam Meyers and his mysterious new fiancée, Linnea Kai... -
![The Vampire and the Case of the Ghastly Golem by Jilleen Dolbeare, Heather G. Harris]()
The Vampire and the Case of the Ghastly Golem by Jilleen Dolbeare, Heather G. Harris
Join Bunny, Connor and the rest of the Portlock team for their penultimate adventure. Full blurb to follow! Dive into this fast-paced urban fantasy series if you love mystery, humour, found family, and a slow-burn romance. Don't miss the rest of the Portlock Adventures! The Vampire and the Case of her Dastardly Death, a prequel. The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf, Book 1...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · mystery · new adult · vampires · witches · magic · young adult · suspense -
![READY OR NOT by Sheridan Anne]()
READY OR NOT by Sheridan Anne
Her mind birthed the monster, but his wicked obsession set it free. Just when forensic pathologist, Harper-Rayn, thought she had put her horrifying stalker behind her, a new threat is born from the depths of her trauma. More sinister and calculated than ever before. This new stalker is as real as they come... -
![What Echoes in the Dark by S.M. Gaither]()
What Echoes in the Dark by S.M. Gaither
Months ago, Bellanova Halestorn brought her world back from the dead. But life is a fragile thing. The magic reviving the decayed realm of Noctaris is unstable. Unpredictable. Worse, the one who helped Nova begin to balance that realm—Aleksander—is gone, his body overtaken by the vengeful divine being known as Lorien Blackvale... -
![Freedom's Fury by Melody Joanne]()
Freedom's Fury by Melody Joanne
Some part of me thought being murdered in front of my mate was rock bottom. It was the delusional part. Because I didn’t stay dead. Instead, I woke up tethered to my psychotic ex who still insists we’re soul mates. I insist he seek immediate medical attention. To top things off, my actual mate will stop at nothing to get me back – even if it costs him everything... -
![Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 7 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou]()
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 7 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
A DIRE INHERITANCE. The sudden death of He Yu’s father comes as a great shock to Xie Qingcheng…but he soon learns that the ramifications go far beyond grief. He Yu is now saddled with the role of chairman of his parents’ pharmaceutical company—and with horrifying new revelations that shake the foundations of his world...fantasy · angst · dark · contemporary · urban fantasy · horror · queer · suspense · m-m · length-medium
