Top new romance books in April 2021
Last updated:
April 30, 2021
April 2021 featuring new releases by Mariana Zapata, J. Bree, H.D. Carlton, Cate C. Wells, Abby Jimenez, Harley Laroux, Tessa Bailey, Ana Huang, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Emily McIntire and many more.
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All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata
Losing people you love is hard. Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to a place that was once home isn’t going to be easy. Starting your whole life over probably isn’t supposed to be. But a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. Checking out her landlord across the driveway just might cure it too... -
Make My Move by J. Bree
The Mounty trash has wormed her way into our circle.We have no choice but to wait until she shows her hand, each move on the board more risky than the last. There’s no way she’s not a spy, not with her allegiance with the sociopath drug addict who walks the halls with murder on his mind.We’re watching her every move, every choice she makes reshaping the world we live in...contemporary · new adult · reverse harem · from hate to love · dark · cruel hero · young adult · poly · high-school · cold hero -
Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton
Every Halloween, Satan's Affair will come to you. We travel the country, offering terrifying haunted houses, thrilling rides and the tastiest food.And with every passing town, I cleanse this world, one execution at a time.I hide within the walls, casting my judgement for those that reek of evil, singing lullabies to their rotting souls...suspense · reverse harem · dark · poly · m-f-m · mental illness · anal sex · dangerous heroine · outlaw-heroine · death -
Run Posy Run by Cate C. Wells
She'd better run...Posy: When I fell for Dario Volpe, I thought he was Prince Charming, and I was the luckiest girl alive. He didn't care about my past. The talk. The stain on my family's reputation.Then he saw something I never wanted anyone to see.He cares now.This isn't a breakup, it's a warning shot, and if I want to get out of this bad romance alive, I have to run and never look back...contemporary · mafia · dark · second chances · tortured heroine · alpha male · cruel hero · abuse · sweet heroine · cold hero -
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez
A brilliant and touching romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist.Vanessa lives life on her own terms — one day at a time, every day to its fullest. She isn’t willing to waste a moment or miss out on an experience when she has no idea whether she shares the same fatal genetic condition as her mother... -
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Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux
Leon I earned my reputation among magicians for a reason: one wrong move and you're dead. Killer, they called me, and killing is what I'm best at. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed - I didn't. The cult that once controlled me wants her, and I'm not about to lose my new toy to them.Rae I've always believed in the supernatural...bdsm · erotica · paranormal · fantasy · dark · demons · new adult · from hate to love · magic · alpha male -
Today Tomorrow and Always by Tessa Bailey
Tucker isn’t interested in quests, thank you very much. Though the cigar-smoking, Uber-driving vampire has long been an official member of the undead club, his very human heart still lurks inside of him—and no one has ever spoken to it more clearly than Mary…the fairy he’ll be driving to her wedding. Where she’ll be marrying someone else...paranormal · suspense · vampires · fantasy · contemporary · virgin heroine · virgin hero · height-difference · age difference · fae -
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
He has a heart of ice...but for her, he'd burn the world. Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape. Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart... -
The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series…She's been the victim and the survivor…Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of...vampires · fantasy · new adult · magic · from hate to love · paranormal · young adult · shapeshifters · werewolves · suspense -
Beneath the Hood: A Forbidden, Age Gap Romance by Emily McIntire
BlakelyMy life is a stage.Followed by millions, and loved by none.And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters.Making sure I stay on top.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until him.But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong.Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for.So why can't I stay away?JacksonMy life is a back-up plan... -
Rabid: The Savage Spirit of Seneca Rain by Raven Kennedy, Ivy Asher
I’ve been waiting my whole life to get my wolf. But now that the time is here, I need to run. Three years ago, a nightmare of an alpha took over my pack by force, and ever since, he’s been trying to do the same to me.I can’t let that happen.I need to escape him before he can lay a claim, flee from what I’ve always wanted, or risk getting a wolf that will submit to him...paranormal · fantasy · dark · werewolves · new adult · from hate to love · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · abuse · magic -
Four by Sara Cate, Rachel Leigh
A Dark Reverse Harem Romance. They say family is a circle of strength. But when mine is ripped away from me at the hands of a monster, My strength is all that’s left. I’ll give my last breath before they take anything else from me. Even if I’m the one they wanted all along. Find Silas Black. Those were my father’s last words. So I did...contemporary · suspense · mystery · reverse harem · mafia · age difference · dark · menage · erotica · poly -
Devil Incarnate by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Hell Hath No Fury…The mark that Heston Wilcox made on Preston Prep was more like a wound that took ages to heal.He’s a bully. A manipulator. A sociopath.And he’s finally been stopped by the group of Preston girls who turned him in.Or at least that’s what Georgia Haynes thought happened to the boy—now a man—who ruined her life...young adult · secret-relationship · forbidden love · self harm · suicide · dark · cold hero · cruel hero · vengeance · high-school -
Broderick by Katee Robert
Seven Brothers. Seven Brides. A revenge seven years in the making.I never wanted any part of my family’s revenge, but no one asked my opinion when my oldest brother handed out the Brides during Lammas. Now I’m saddled with Monroe, heir to the Amazon clan. She’s as deadly as she is sarcastic, and nothing like the woman I really want. Shiloh. My best friend... -
Mr. Klein is Fine by Meghan Quinn
Gunner KleinHe's irresistible. The kryptonite to my strong will.And the father to my son...something he knows nothing about... -
Earn Your Extra Credit by Meghan Quinn
"She went home with someone else that night?" Hearing the disbelief from my best friend's mouth makes the events of my failed date sting that much more. I would like to make it known, I have a lot more swagger than what it seems. I don't normally ask a girl out, have her fail to recognize it's a date, and then give me a high five--as if I'm her wingman--and take off with someone else. No... -
The Belle and the Beard by Kate Canterbary
If you find yourself publicly humiliated, out of work, and unemployable at 35—not to mention newly single—here’s how to salvage your life:1. Run away. Seriously, there’s no shame in disappearing. Go to that rustic old cottage your aunt left you. Look out for the colony of bats and the leaky roof. Oh, and the barrel-chested neighbor with shoulders like the broad side of a barn... -
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan
Naomi and Ethan will test the boundaries of love in this provocative romance from the author of the ground-breaking debut, The Roommate.Naomi Grant has built her life around going against the grain. After the sex-positive start-up she cofounded becomes an international sensation, she wants to extend her educational platform to live lecturing... -
The Jock: An M|M Sports Romance by Tal Bauer
Wes Van de Hoek clawed his way off his family’s West Texas ranch under the Friday night lights, earning a football scholarship to the state’s best university. Three years in, he has it all: he’s the starting tight end, team captain, and, according to ESPN, maybe the best college football player in the nation. But he’s been keeping a secret from everyone...sports · m-m · angst · insta-love · new adult · cowboys · athletes · contemporary · college · secret-relationship -
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Fire in Her Dreams by Ruby Dixon
Jenny’s dreams have turned to nightmares.Every night, her thoughts are filled with evil. Something is reaching out…and she’s not so sure she wants to reach back. That is, until someone new appears in her dreams. Someone who protects her, comforts her, and thinks of Jenny as his mate. Imaginary friends aren’t real, but Jenny likes to pretend, anyhow... -
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
Return to the sprawling, Hugo Award-winning universe of the Galactic Commons to explore another corner of the cosmos—one often mentioned, but not yet explored—in this absorbing entry in the Wayfarers series, which blends heart-warming characters and imaginative adventure.With no water, no air, and no native life, the planet Gora is unremarkable... -
Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola
"Perfection in short story form, I am in love with every single word Bolu Babalola has written. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully." --Candice Carty-Williams, international bestselling author of QueenieA vibrant collection of love stories from a debut author, retelling myths, folktales, and histories from around the world... -
Magical Midlife Meeting: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel by K.F. Breene
It's time for a magical battle Jessie isn't sure she's prepared for. Elliot Graves has been a thorn in Jessie's side since before she agreed to take the house magic. He has constantly brought the fight to her doorstep.Not this time.With the help of Austin's shifters, the Ivy house crew will meet Elliot Graves in one of the most dangerous places imaginable - his home turf...contemporary · paranormal · vampires · humor · shapeshifters · demons · witches · urban fantasy · fantasy · magic -
Feral by Alessandra Hazard
Sometimes kissing the Beast doesn't turn it into a Prince Charming—instead, he's a charming prince you want to punch...Jules is an ordinary nineteen-year-old omega from a perfectly respectable family. He’s not the most beautiful, or the smartest, or the strongest of the four Blake siblings. And he’s fine with it, really. He isn’t ugly or anything, but by omega standards, he’s nothing special...science fiction · m-m · aliens · from hate to love · age difference · shapeshifters · erotica · royalty · alpha male · omegaverse -
Domesticated Beast by Onley James
JAVIER DE LA FUENTE is a criminal, an ex-con with a long line of offenses, atoning for his sins by rescuing abused animals and advocating for child victims. But that doesn’t mean he’s a saint. Javier learned years ago that what’s right and what’s legal aren’t always the same thing. BOWIE BAKER is a ballet dancer, a soloist doing his best to get ahead in his LA dance company...m-m · contemporary · abuse · dark · hurt-comfort · age difference · insta-love · mafia · rape · friends to lovers -
Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne
Distraction (n): an extreme agitation of the mind or emotions.Ruthie Midona has worked the front desk at the Providence Luxury Retirement Villa for six years, dedicating her entire adult life to caring for the Villa’s residents, maintaining the property (with an assist from DIY YouTube tutorials), and guarding the endangered tortoises that live in the Villa’s gardens... -
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway... -
BULKY by Jessa Kane
I’ve been in love with Gunner Kraft since middle school when I became best friends with his son. I’m eighteen now and still pining for the billionaire finance dynamo—every big, bulky inch of him. To him, I’m forbidden fruit. Off limits to a forty-five year old man. But I have a plan to show him exactly how much I’ve grown up. How good we could be together...contemporary · new adult · super rich hero · age difference · age play · anal sex · virgin heroine · erotica · office · forbidden love -
Bossed Around by Jessa Kane
Held prisoner for years inside the walls of her reclusive uncle’s art gallery, Thea is lost when the man dies suddenly, leaving her to fend for herself. At least until a Scottish giant arrives, scarred and mysterious, claiming it’s his job to professionally pack the paintings... -
Rockstar Hearts: Cash Me Outside Duet by Eden Finley
LOCKED HEART ~ Cash & LockeTen years ago, I left my heart with a boy when I moved to LA to become a rock star.Eight years ago, his online presence disappeared completely.We made a pact. If I ever performed at Death Valley Music Festival, he’d come see me play.Now, after a decade of paying my dues, I’ve been booked as a headliner... -
Fandom by Eden Finley
DENVEREveryone remembers the night the boy band Eleven broke up. Hearts shattered around the world, including my own.I made a mistake, and I’ve been avoiding bandmate Mason Nash ever since.At first it was hard, but eighteen months ago, he made it easier by leaving Hollywood and disappearing.When Eleven reunion talks start, I’m against it completely... -
Rockstar Hearts by Eden Finley
LOCKED HEART ~ Cash & LockeTen years ago, I left my heart with a boy when I moved to LA to become a rock star.Eight years ago, his online presence disappeared completely.We made a pact. If I ever performed at Death Valley Music Festival, he’d come see me play.Now, after a decade of paying my dues, I’ve been booked as a headliner... -
The Palm South University Series Box Set: Books 1-3: Rush, Anchor, and Pledge by Kandi Steiner
"Like binge watching your favorite TV show, PSU is unputdownable." -- #1NYT Bestselling Author Rachel Van DykenBestselling author Kandi Steiner delivers an addicting college romance series set at a private university in South Florida where the weather isn't the only thing hot and steamy... -
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Wrath by Regine Abel
She conquered death. Can she conquer life?Kwan’s dreams of joining the Vanguard finally comes true. Unfortunately, a recent tragedy dampens the joy of this experience. She hopes that reuniting with her long-time friend Linette and embarking on epic rescue missions will help bury painful memories... -
Gilded Serpent by Danielle L. Jensen
From bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes a thrilling new novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel."THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORYLydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to save lives, she’s convinced she is doing more harm than good...fantasy · young adult · pirates · magic · from hate to love · new adult · high fantasy · war · forbidden love · paranormal -
The Serpent's Curse by Lisa Maxwell
Evade the serpent.Heed the curse. Rewrite the present. Esta isn’t a stranger to high-stakes heists... -
Daddy-Long-Legs & Dear Enemy: Romance Novels by Jean Webster
One of the great novels of American girlhood, Jean Webster's Daddy-Long- Legs (1912) follows the adventures of an orphan named Judy Abbott, whose letters to her anonymous male benefactor trace her development as an independent thinker and writer... -
Possessed by C.N. Crawford
I'm struggling with my evil side—the demon known as Lilith—and only Samael can help me. Unfortunately, he thinks we're dangerous for each other—just because we murdered each other in past lives. And even worse, he believes he has to marry a mortal to keep me safe. A genuinely terrible mortal woman, I might add. But with the Free Men growing in power, we must join forces to stop their evil army...paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · legends & fairy tales · angels · demons · magic · non-human-hero -
Every Time I Fall by Lexi Ryan
New York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan brings you Every Time I Fall, a sexy standalone romance about a woman learning to love herself and the guy who’s loved her all along.He’s my brother’s best friend.The hot guy with the heart of gold I’ve never let myself want.Guys like Dean don’t go for girls like me.Curvy. Thick. A big girl... -
Ruin of Fate by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Ember is now forced to choose between her cruel new home and the tortured soul she has come to love…Millions are dead, never to return. Hungry corpses have overtaken the cities of Under. The Ancients are silent as the fate of the world hovers on the edge of a knife.Rxa continues his crusade to end the world, with only Ember to convince him to find another way...fantasy · dark · vampires · from hate to love · paranormal · dystopian · war · magic · werewolves · tortured hero