Top new romance books out this week: 8 Feb - 14 Feb 2026
Last updated:
February 14, 2026
This week featuring new releases by Kerri Maniscalco, Melissa K. Roehrich, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jennifer L Armentrout, Sara Cate, Emmy Sanders, Trilina Pucci, Grace McGinty, Erin Connor, Rebel Bloom, S.J. Sylvis and many more.
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Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco
In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending. “Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares . .. ”. A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart...fantasy · fae · paranormal · demons · magic · high fantasy · length-medium · audiobook · monsters · witches -
Tortured Souls by Melissa K. Roehrich
Fate bends to no one except the cursed. Official blurb coming soon! Tortured Souls is book one of two in dark fantasy romance series. It will end in a cliffhanger. As always, your mental health and boundaries matter. It is highly recommended you check the Content Information for the triggers, tags, and tropes for this series before diving in...fantasy · dark · found-family · forced proximity · from hate to love · fae · arranged marriage · high fantasy · horror · paranormal -
The Primal of Blood and Bone Special Edition: A Blood and Ash Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jennifer L Armentrout
In the shadows and flames, Primals will fall…. And from the blood and ash, new gods will rise. What was dreamt. Poppy was never meant to awaken, and the consequences are devastating and far-reaching, stirring ancient powers from their slumber and transforming Casteel and Kieran in ways even the Fates couldn’t have foreseen. But what that means is the least of their concerns. For now...vampires · paranormal · length-epic · m-f · alpha male · possessive hero · independent heroine · fated-mates · cliffhanger · dark -
Promise Me by Sara Cate
He let him get away once… Now he has seven days to get him back. Fifteen years ago, Declan Barclay left for uni with plans of becoming an artist and escaping his family's heavy rule. What he didn't expect was to meet a soft and enigmatic actor in desperate need of guidance…and a friend. Declan quickly took Colin Shelby under his wing and the two were inseparable ever since...friends to lovers · forced proximity · bdsm · grumpy sunshine · dark · queer · super rich hero · contemporary · new adult · m-m -
explicit-open-door · contemporary · humor · queer · m-m · friends to lovers · insta-love · north-america · alaska · himbo
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Evil is Forever by Trilina Pucci
In this sizzling sequel to One Killer Night, a special effects artist and a hotshot chef put their shared past to the test to survive a stalker—and their feelings for each other. It’s been two years since Evie and Chase clawed their way out of the real-life horror movie that would define most people. They’ve finally moved on. Or so they thought. Evie’s doing special effects for a new slasher film...contemporary · humor · new adult · horror · audiobook · suspense · m-f · from hate to love · sassy heroine · explicit-plentiful -
Heir To The Second Line : Part Two by Grace McGinty
Boellium War College had fallen. Avalon had done the only thing she she reset time and went back to a moment before everyone she'd loved had died. .. again. Resetting time had its own consequences, and none of them could return back to Boellium again... -
Still Into You by Erin Connor
Two exes reunite for a make-or-break interview that will either bring them back together . .. or drive them apart forever. Sloane Donavan dreamed of being a rock journalist ever since she posted her first MySpace blog. Now, one journalism degree, a failed internship, and dozens of backstage passes later, she’s struggling to land a full-time staff position... -
Hate the Players by Rebel Bloom
I came to Texas to destroy my rival's brothers. Instead, I spilled punch on one, got chased down by the other two, and ended up half-naked in their bedroom before I could remember I was supposed to hate them. Now a leaked photo has me labeled the whore of college football and them scrambling to save their NFL futures. The fix? Fake date me...new adult · humor · sports · length-medium · m-f · fake relationship · menage · poly · reverse harem · football -
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Overtake by S.J. Sylvis
A sexy Rivals to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Formula One romance from Amazon Top 50 and USA Today bestselling author S. J. Sylvis. Rome Pierce is Formula One’s golden boy—reckless, ruthless, and wrapped in an ego as polished as his race suit. Arrogance isn’t just a trait; it’s his personal trademark... -
Dirty Duke by Lilah Raine
Being the Duke of Fairfax’s Bastard suited me fine. All the privileges, none of the responsibility. Life couldn’t have been more perfect. Then one tragedy changes everything. I'm forced into a society I never wanted to be a part of. Life suddenly gets serious, people have expectations. The reputation of my father's name depends on me. Grace Blackwood is a rogue, and a thief... -
Honey Bee Mine by Sarah T. Dubb
In this sweet and sexy small town romance from the author of Birding with Benefits, a type-A beekeeper and a former bad boy join forces to plan a summertime Honey Festival. Like the bees she keeps, Penny Becker lives by a golden rule: never stop working. That mantra kept Becker Farms running when her grandfather, dad, and ex all left for greener pastures...contemporary · single-father · humor · from hate to love · length-medium · audiobook · m-f · north-america · usa · new-york-state -
PAH! by E.M. Lindsey, Cora Rose
Whoever convinced me that sleeping with the hot co-owner of PUMPT Gym was a good idea should be tied to a tree and left in the woods to rot. Too bad I'm the only one to blame. There’s something about Dex that captured my attention the moment I first saw him, and no matter what I do, I can’t get him out of my head. But there’s one tiny problem. He's hearing. And he doesn’t sign... -
Perfect Scent Match by Emily Antoinette
Three scent matches, two blind dates, and one accidental first heat. Ruby is done pretending to be the perfect omega. If that means her odds of finding a pack that won’t bristle at her boldness are astronomically low, then so be it. When she finds out she has a scent match, though, fate might be on her side. Beau isn’t looking for a pack...omegaverse · queer · fated-mates · contemporary · paranormal · humor · fantasy · length-short · m-f · bisexual -
Sweet Surrender by Bella Matthews
From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes an enemies to lovers, surprise pregnancy, sports romance. Hating Jameson Murphy is easy. Wanting him is where everything gets complicated. He’s my best friend’s older brother. My father’s star player. A charmingly infuriating football god I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding and failing to ignore...contemporary · new adult · sports · m-f · pregnancy · secret-relationship · siblings-bff · football · athletes · second chances -
The Rival Upgrade by Lauren Blakely
They say the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else. I say the best way is to get under his rival. Enter Shaw: smooth, sexy, British—and my ex’s biggest enemy on the ice. What was supposed to be a one-time revenge fling turns complicated when he invites me to his game… and catches me in my lie. Turns out, nothing turns him on more than payback... -
Slaughter Park by Lauren Biel
Ride at your own risk…. Aven. Get in. Get paid. Get the hell out. That’s the plan. Scotland’s rolling hills are calling me home, and this job is just another stop along the way. But being her bodyguard is harder than expected. Keeping tabs on a fiercely independent lass who refuses to follow the rules? Nearly impossible...suspense · humor · office · dark · length-medium · explicit-plentiful · m-f · forced proximity · cheating · consensual-non-con -
Palm South University Box Set by Kandi Steiner
Bestselling Author Kandi Steiner delivers an angsty, hilarious, and addicting college romance series that will leave you breathless and begging for more. .. Drama. Lies. Sex. Welcome to Palm South University. At a college in sunny South Florida, the weather is hot, and the guys are hotter... -
First Love: A Series Starter Collection by Julie Olivia
Jump into three romances from USA Today bestselling romance author, Julie Olivia! First Love is a Series Starter Collection that includes the first book in THREE different series. Each love story can be read as a standalone and there are no cliffhangers. Included in this collection:. - Off the Hook (Never Harbor, book 1). - All Downhill With You (Honeywood, book 1)... -
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And the Crowd Went Wild by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips is back with the latest novel in her beloved Chicago Stars series, featuring a romance between a star quarterback and one of the country’s most beautiful—and misunderstood—actresses. After a mortifying—and very public—humiliation, Dancy Flynn is desperate to find sanctuary far from the crowd...sports · contemporary · from hate to love · humor · m-f · forced proximity · second chances · slow burn · football · small town -
Crimson Love by Brynne Asher
From USA Today Bestselling Author Brynne Asher comes a small-town, woman-on-the-run, age-gap romance. Oh yeah, there’s a jewelry heist too. I’d like to say my story began when I almost accidentally killed Jett Parker Cross, but it started long before that. I wish I could kick this spectacle off with a “not to be dramatic” but it was. After all, Jett just had major surgery... -
Vanguard by Karina Halle
Her kiss may be deadly, but he's indestructible. The year is 2040. Erasmia "Mia" Baxter is her agency's most lethal operative, genetically engineered to have poisonous saliva. But having the kiss of death is hell on her social life. Her future holds no romance, no family, no intimacy of any kind—only killing for her country...military · science fiction · suspense · futuristic · dark · dystopian · m-f · forced proximity · superheroes · north-america -
On the Brink of Bliss by A.L. Jackson
A sizzling single mom, fake marriage, heroine in danger romance from New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, A. L. Jackson. The last thing I expected when I found the trespasser bathing in my river was for it to be her…. Daisy Adair has always been my dream girl. From when we were best friends in high school to finding her now... -
Oops! I Summoned A Night Demon by Tiffany Roberts
When she wished upon a star, she never thought the universe would manifest him. Ember has always worked hard to achieve her goals. Move to the city? Check. Start her own boutique? Check. Buy a Victorian house? Check. Find love? Absolute failure, and it’s not for lack of trying. So she does something she hasn’t tried yet—she makes a wish upon a star. It’s just a silly, hopeful gesture... -
Stage Dive: Short Stories & Novellas by Kylie Scott
New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott brings you Stage Dive: Short Stories & Novellas. A compilation of previously available stories set in her rockstar romance world. Now together in one collection for the first time. Short Stories:. “Cocky” and “Mal and Anne + 1” feature Mal and Anne from the Stage Dive series. Novellas:. Strong. When the girl of your dreams is kind of a nightmare... -
Love Is In The Air by Maya Alden
She believed the look in his eyes. Only to find out she'd been a fool to do so. It’s Valentine’s Day in Paris, and Tara Gayarre has never felt more alone—until a chance encounter with a devastatingly handsome stranger turns one night into the most unforgettable of her life. She never expects to see him again. But fate has other plans... -
Take My Kiss by Brooke Montgomery
A forced proximity stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a cowboy who’s ready to settle down and the single mom who’s used to doing everything alone, but reluctantly takes his help when a threat looms…. I met him at a wedding and his Southern charm quickly swept me off my feet—and into his bed... -
The Cowboy's Game: A Romantic Comedy by Cindy Steel
He’s coaching her love life…and losing control of his own. Jake Evans knows a thing or two about heartbreak. Recently divorced and raising his four-year-old daughter on his own, this cowboy has sworn off women for good. When a job opens up at a dude ranch in his hometown, he comes running, emotional baggage in tow. An unexpected bonus? Spending the summer with his childhood best friend... -
Vicious Fate by Jessie Walker
Official cover + blurb coming soon! Vicious Fate is the second book in a dark MM romance duet. In order to understand the contents of this book, you must read Sweet Wicked Thing first. This is the conclusion to Vale and Aston's story. Triggers can be found in front of book, and in more detail on author's website. -
Secondhand Luck by Kim Harrison
Against an ancient shadow with a deadly agenda, Petra Grady’s luck may be about to run out, in the next book in the enthralling contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels. It’s been months since Petra Grady bonded with the shadow Pluck. With the help of researcher Benedict Strom, she has made a place for herself at St... -
Insanity by Katie May
Get ready for the final book in the bestselling Kings of Grove Academy series. No mercy. Only tears. ELLIE. I know the truth. About who I am, who my mother is, what my purpose is. The Divine One intends to use me to further POP's agenda, but I refuse to be a pawn on the board. I'm the queen, and I'll make the world bow down to me. THE KINGS... -
We All Live Here: A Novel by Jojo Moyes
The #1 New York Times–bestselling author, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family. “Nobody writes women the way Jojo Moyes does. ” —Jodi Picoult. Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in... -
The Siren of Ramshackle Bay by Katie Landry
I shouldn’t go tonight. . . It was too tempting. There was too much of a risk that something could. . . get out of hand. Go further than I wanted. But if I didn’t go I would always wonder. What could have been. I was a very happily married man. But there had always been. . . in the back of my mind. . . that wonder. The one who got away. .humor · m-f · cheating · other-man-woman · contemporary · betrayal · angst · first-person-pov · dual-pov · male-pov -
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The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang
From the internationally bestselling author of The Porcelain Moon comes a haunting Gothic novel set in 1911 China. Two young women living in a crumbling, once-grand Shanghai mansion face danger as secrets of their pasts come to light, even as the mansion’s own secret threatens the present. Shanghai, 1911... -
The Regressor King by A.J. Sherwood
Death, Paradise, and the gods themselves–all rejected for the sake of love. When King James Kronenscheld dies at the hands of the Demon King, he thinks his suffering is finally over and he can join his Edwin in Paradise. And, hey, at least he’d taken the Demon King with him, right? But then the gods try to send James to Paradise WITHOUT his Edwin, and that is simply unfathomable...fantasy · m-m · historical · queer · high fantasy · mystery · demons · paranormal · length-epic · audiobook -
A Vow Made Twice by Emma Denny
The heart-stopping new love story from Emma Denny, following beloved characters from One Night in Hartswood and All the Painted Stars. 'I loved every moment’ Freya Marske, International bestselling author of A Marvellous Light, on One Night in Hartswood. ……. . Haunted by love. Bound by duty...historical · queer · medieval · erotica · bisexual · m-m · length-long · disabilities and marks · military · ableism -
Maybe This Once by Sophie Sullivan
From the “queen of sweet romance” (Falon Ballard) Sophie Sullivan, comes a small-town, opposites-attract romance about two people who end up with more feelings than they bargained for after pursuing a summer fling. Tired of living in the shadow of her famous parents, Charlotte Ashford gladly left behind a life of glitz and glamour to pursue her true passion: becoming a counselor... -
Lovesick by Trisha Wolfe
An exploration into the depths of obsession, revenge, and the heart—traversing the darkest regions of the universe and mind, where memory lives beyond death, and love is the most dangerous force of all. “To even comprehend it, you have to abandon the comfort of known physics. You have to reach into the unknown, into the void itself, and hope some semblance of humanity survives. ”. — Orion Night... -
Their Twisted Rules by C.S. Berry
He was a ghost from her past–the one person she’d trusted most. And now he’s back. Nico isn’t the gentle soul who used to be her childhood best friend. He’s just like them–the boys who have claimed her. Now it’s Nico’s turn to decide where his alliances land in this twisted world of secrets and lies. Become a horseman or declare war against them. No one will be left without scars...sports · from hate to love · poly · high-school · contemporary · dark · new adult · suspense · m-f · grumpy sunshine -
Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett
REVISED AND EXPANDED. A gym-owning wolven and a headstrong baker discover howl real their connection is in the first book of the beloved Leviathan Fitness series. After a wedding cake catastrophe on the street, local baker Tegan lands in the most unexpected place—a solid wall of fur and fangs named Atlas. She’s never met anyone like him and finds herself enamored by his wolfish charm...fantasy · monsters · primal-play · werewolves · contemporary · fated-mates · dual-pov · humor · sports · shapeshifters

