Top new romance books in September 2022
Last updated:
September 30, 2022
September 2022 featuring new releases by Mariana Zapata, Toni Aleo, Heidi McLaughlin, Cate C. Wells, Harley Laroux, Stephanie Garber, Naomi Novik, Elena Armas, Sarah Adams, Rina Kent, Ashley N. Rostek and many more.
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When Gracie Met the Grump by Mariana Zapata
Of all the things that could have landed in her yard… it had to be him.For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true. Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it’s the exact opposite. Especially when he’s grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon. But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to... -
Dissent: A Charity Romance Anthology by Toni Aleo, Heidi McLaughlin, J. Sterling, Donna Grant
For National Read a Book day, DISSENT is available in eBook and paperback!DISSENT is a charity romance anthology with NEW, never before published content from over 150 authors of all romance genres. All proceeds from the eBook and paperbacks will be donated to organizations benefiting reproductive rights in the United States, particularly in areas where people need them more than ever...contemporary · dark · m-m · new adult · age difference · mafia · friends to lovers · alpha male · marriage of convenience · queer -
Nicky the Driver by Cate C. Wells
He can’t take his eyes off me.I remember Nicky Biancolli from school. Back then, he was always staring. My cousin warned him off, and after that, he faded into the background. Now, ten years later, he’s in my mother’s kitchen at two in the morning, and there’s a dead man in a pool of blood on the floor... -
Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux
I was supposed to have it all.I’d been Prom Queen, Cheer Captain - high school’s most savage Queen Bee. I could have everything I wanted.Except them. The freaks, the weirdos, the school’s ultimate losers: Manson, Jason, Lucas, and Vincent. Our hatred for each other couldn’t keep us apart, not even when my own mistake got Manson expelled and made me the ultimate villain to the rest of them...reverse harem · bdsm · dark · contemporary · from hate to love · cruel hero · erotica · new adult · poly · spanking -
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
The fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.Not every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again...fantasy · young adult · from hate to love · magic · vampires · high fantasy · paranormal · legends & fairy tales · mystery · royalty -
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The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik
Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate.The one thing you never talk about while you’re in the Scholomance is what you’ll do when you get out. Not even the richest enclaver would tempt fate that way...fantasy · young adult · magic · urban fantasy · paranormal · witches · dark · contemporary · monsters · new adult -
The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas
From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block... -
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
Opposites certainly attract for the stranded pop star and small-town baker in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.Amelia Rose, known as Rae Rose to her adoring fans, is burned-out from years of maintaining her "princess of pop" image... -
God of Pain by Rina Kent
I made a terrible mistake.Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.So I thought it was over.Until he awakens a beast inside me.My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton's worst enemy.He won’t stop until he breaks me...mafia · dark · grumpy sunshine · new adult · college · bdsm · from hate to love · contemporary · alpha male · angst -
Love Me by Ashley N. Rostek
Colt is my comfort.He’s the first one to hold my hand when life becomes hard.Creed is my support.He always has my back, is always ready to help me battle the world or my insecurities.Keelan is my joy.He effortlessly makes me laugh and exudes a light even when days become dark.Knox is my strength.He holds me together even when I want to break...reverse harem · dark · contemporary · high-school · new adult · suspense · mystery · age difference · alpha male · young adult -
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
Welcome to Spooky Season!! The follow-up to Erin Sterling’s New York Times bestselling hit The Ex Hex features fan favorite Gwyn and the spine-tinglingly handsome Wells Penhallow as they battle a new band of witches and their own magical chemistry.Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen...from hate to love · contemporary · forced proximity · paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · humor · witches · mystery · new adult -
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
When Shay Zucconi’s step-grandmother died, she left Shay a tulip farm—under two conditions.First, Shay has to move home to the small town of Friendship, Rhode Island. Second—and most problematic since her fiancé just called off the wedding—Shay must be married within one year. Marriage is the last thing in the world Shay wants but she’ll do anything to save the only real home she’s ever known... -
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.But nothing comes for free, especially magic...fantasy · young adult · magic · high fantasy · new adult · dark · paranormal · from hate to love · mystery · suspense -
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek Tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike—particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens... -
A Very Krampus Holiday by Katee Robert
Katee Robert's November 2021 Patreon short.Some holiday stories are a little darker...and sexier. This is one of those...christmas · fantasy · monsters · erotica · paranormal · dark · bdsm · contemporary · spanking · new adult -
The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert
Lenora made a mistake. She trusted the wrong man, and in a moment of weakness, he stole a family heirloom from her. Her only chance to get it back will be during Samhain, when the Shadow Market opens and magical folk gather for three days to celebrate, and unfortunately she can’t do it alone. She needs a demon.Ramanu’s entire existence is making bargains. They’re a bargainer demon, after all...fantasy · paranormal · erotica · witches · magic · contemporary · demons · forced proximity · bdsm · explicit-open-door -
The Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee Robert
Catalina only made her deal with the demon because she had nowhere else to go. The world has kicked her every chance it got, so she’s all too happy to leave the realm she knows behind. What’s the worst that could happen?She doesn’t anticipate being auctioned away to a kraken.Thane is cold and distant…but he’s not unkind... -
Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert
Three Powerfully Alluring Vampire MenAnd One Queen to Rule Them AllAll Mina ever wanted was to escape her father's control. Half human, half vampire, she lived eternally torn between two worlds, never fully experiencing the pleasures of either—until her father chose her as the pawn in his latest political move, gifting her to the darkly powerful and dangerously seductive Malachi Zion...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · reverse harem · erotica · new adult · from hate to love · magic · dark · forced proximity -
Seraph by Lily Mayne
I’ve already mentally prepared myself to kill the screaming, murderous monster in the cage outside our camp.I’m used to it. It’s what I do here. Kill monsters and other people. And this monster, Seraph, is particularly unstable—has been since the moment he arrived from Collector Mary’s monster menagerie to the west, where the military stashed him away.He’s in pain. I can see it...m-m · dystopian · dark · aliens · urban fantasy · angst · from hate to love · abuse · science fiction · humor -
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Play With Me by Becka Mack
I’m the star right winger for the Vancouver Vipers, an unstoppable force, fast as lightning. My dream come true, and I’ve worked my whole life to get here. I don’t plan on giving it up, but if I want to keep playing hockey, I’m going to need all my limbs. To ensure my body parts stay intact, I only need to follow one simple rule.Don’t touch my captain’s little sister.Seems easy enough... -
Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter
IT STARTED WITH A CUP…Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person.But when she’s running late for her first day at a dream job and the barista yells for “Amy” 3x with no answer, she does the unthinkable.Izzy takes that PSL.It’s the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only waaaay further ahead in the line, so she mutters “I’m Amy” and grabs the cup... -
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Her city is under siege.The zombies are coming back.And all Nona wants is a birthday party.In many ways, Nona is like other people. She lives with her family, has a job at her local school, and loves walks on the beach and meeting new dogs. But Nona's not like other people. Six months ago she woke up in a stranger's body, and she's afraid she might have to give it back...fantasy · science fiction · f-f · magic · dystopian · mystery · young adult · paranormal · humor · high fantasy -
Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe
The Dark One has finally accepted me…just in time for everything to change. Because Vane’s brother, The Crocodile, has just arrived on Neverland soil and he’s not alone. He’s brought with him members of the royal Darkland family and they want Vane’s Death Shadow back at any cost. Of course, Peter Pan, Vane, Kas and Bash, they’re all familiar with war. But war isn’t easy when love is on the line...fantasy · reverse harem · dark · paranormal · demons · witches · legends & fairy tales · poly · new adult · magic -
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
PROBLEM:You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years now engaged to someone else. You can’t say yes--it would all be too awkward--and you can’t say no--it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of half-baked literary invitations you’ve received from around the world... -
Less Is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer
In the follow-up to the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning Less, the awkward and lovable Arthur Less returns in an unforgettable road trip across America.“Go get lost somewhere, it always does you good.” For Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well: he is a moderately accomplished novelist in a steady relationship with his partner, Freddy Pelu... -
Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj
SergeiHome,Bratva is my home.My sanctuary from the past.The only place where a killing machine like me belongs.Sometimes, my demons come rushing back,And I feel out of control, full of rage,Close to losing myself completely.Until a broken, injured woman stumbles onto my path,Awakening my protective instincts,And sending my demons to sleep.Keeping her prisoner is my only option...mafia · age difference · dark · forced proximity · alpha male · grumpy sunshine · contemporary · insta-love · suspense · erotica -
Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco
Emilia is reeling from the shocking discovery that her twin sister, Vittoria, is alive. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. Emilia doesn’t simply desire his body, she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her...fantasy · new adult · witches · paranormal · magic · demons · mystery · high fantasy · vampires · dark -
Eternally Yours by Kendare Blake, Marie Rutkoski, Casey McQuiston, Sandhya Menon
Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons—the paranormal is full of unusual beings. The stories in this anthology imagine worlds where the only thing more powerful than the supernatural, is love...fantasy · young adult · paranormal · vampires · urban fantasy · contemporary · anthologies · monsters · fated-mates -
Lost in the Dark by Nova Blake, S.J. Sanders, Atlas Rose, Vivienne Hart
Creeping in shadows, haunting nightmares, lurking beneath the bed…monsters prowl under the cover of night, waiting until just the right moment to claim and seduce their mates.With teeth and talons, tails and scales, they’ll tear their way into their lover’s hearts…and into yours.Get lost in the dark with demons and devils in this delicious new collection...urban fantasy · demons · aliens · werewolves · vampires · science fiction · fae · bdsm · witches · disabilities and marks -
Once Upon a Forbidden Desire: Fairy Tales and Other Stories by Grace Draven, Jeffe Kennedy, Colleen Cowley, L. Penelope
When it comes to true love, rules are meant to be broken …Dark forests and locked doors, poisoned apples and forbidden lovers ... Bold heroines and swoon-worthy heroes break all the rules in this enchanting anthology of the fairy tales you thought you knew.Once Upon A Forbidden Desire features 20 enticing fairy tale retellings by a diverse selection of fantasy romance authors...fantasy · monsters · paranormal · magic · fated-mates · from hate to love · omegaverse · fae · vampires · witches -
Sweet Sin by Sav R. Miller
My obsession tastes like pomegranates.I'm not supposed to know that.Her skin is soft.Supple.I'm not supposed to know that, either.Now that I've plucked the delicate little flower, there's no way I can ever forget.None of my other sins ever tasted so sweet.Sweet Sin is a 16k word prequel to Promises and Pomegranates. It is not a full-length book, and it does end on a cliffhanger...dark · contemporary · mafia · age difference · from hate to love · virgin heroine · erotica · dual-pov · bad boys · alpha male -
Brutal Intentions by Lilith Vincent
He’s devious. Corrupted. And his brutal heart wants me. Lazzaro Rosetti just locked eyes with fresh prey: the virginal, high-school girl from a rival family. Me, Mia Bianchi.He’s screwed his way through half the city’s female population and he’s running wild—until his family finds a way to curb his behavior by forcing him to wed...age difference · mafia · from hate to love · cheating · dark · pregnancy · breeding · forced proximity · forbidden love · contemporary -
Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano
His dark destiny awaits, and nothing will stand in his way. Except her. Dark lord.Demon spawn. Prophesied realm destroyer. With a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s destiny could be nothing but nefarious, and with the completion of his most vicious spell, Damien is on the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability all of his dark machinations have led to.And then, her. Bubbly...fantasy · from hate to love · demons · forced proximity · high fantasy · magic · vengeance · slow burn · humor · legends & fairy tales -
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Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
From USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game Sally Thorne comes something a little unexpected… a historical rom-com that imagines Victor Frankenstein’s sheltered younger sister, and her attempts to create the perfect man.For generations, every Frankenstein has found their true love and equal, unlocking lifetimes of blissful wedded adventure...fantasy · historical · paranormal · science fiction · contemporary · mystery · new adult · humor · love triangle · insta-love -
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Florence, the 1560s. Lucrezia, third daughter of Cosimo de' Medici, is free to wander the palazzo at will, wondering at its treasures and observing its clandestine workings... -
Mr Masters - Classic Edition by T.L. Swan
He was powerful, older and my boss, a lethal combination.Job satisfaction has taken on a whole new meaning.When I lied on my resume, I didn’t expect it to matter.I mean any child would love me; I was born to be a nanny.I applied for a position working for a woman, or so I thought.But Julian Masters is definitely all man…the kind you dream of licking chocolate from.The first day was bad... -
Mr Garcia - Classic Edition by T.L. Swan
He was gorgeous, older and guarded.I knew he was trouble from the moment we locked eyes. We met at work, on my first day as a barista.He smiled, I melted...then he tasted my coffee and threw it away. Again, the next day, and the next.He hated the coffee, yet still came back.I knew his game. He called my coffee death in a cup.I called him god’s gift to women.I wasn’t lying...contemporary · bdsm · new adult · age difference · super rich hero · alpha male · from hate to love · office · angst · dual-pov -
Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout
As a panicked world goes into lockdown, Lucy Barton is uprooted from her life in Manhattan and bundled away to a small town in Maine by her ex-husband and on-again, off-again friend, William. For the next several months, it's just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the moody, swirling sea... -
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone
Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy plus-size holiday rom-com about an adult film star who is semi-accidentally cast as a lead in a family-friendly Christmas movie, and the former bad-boy pop star she falls in love with.Bee Hobbes (aka Bianca Von Honey) has a successful career as a plus-size adult film star...christmas · contemporary · forced proximity · humor · new adult · office · bisexual · erotica · fatphobia · mental illness -
Spy x Family, Vol. 8 by Tatsuya Endo
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!Yor is assigned to be a bodyguard for a mafia family on a cruise ship by the secret organization Garden...