Top new romance books out this week: 19 Apr - 25 Apr 2020
Last updated:
April 25, 2020
This week featuring new releases by Harley Laroux, Ashley N. Rostek, Lucy Score, Katee Robert, Katee Robert, K.F. Breene, Scarlett St. Clair, Keri Lake, Kelly Quindlen, Onley James and many more.
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Spanked Brats: The Trespasser by Harley Laroux
This stubborn brat is going to learn that trespassing brings stinging consequences...Rachel doesn't see any harm in breaking into the Bradley Estate on her way home from university classes: no one lives there anyway! It's the perfect opportunity to skinny dip in the beautiful pool - that is, until she's caught in the act by the Bradley's handsome son, Dean... -
Embrace the Darkness by Ashley N. Rostek
I should warn you, I'm not a good person. I tried to be good... normal. But the darkness can’t be suppressed forever.Six years ago, I walked away from the family. Now, I must go back. I have no choice. But things will be different this time. I’m stronger, smarter, and I refuse to submit in a world ruled by dangerous men. My name is Maura Quinn...suspense · mafia · dark · menage · contemporary · reverse harem · new adult · poly · friends to lovers · strong heroine -
By a Thread by Lucy Score
Dominic was staring at me like he couldn’t decide whether to chop me into pieces or pull my hair and French kiss me. DominicI got her fired. Okay, so I’d had a bad day and took it out on a bystander in a pizza shop. But there’s nothing innocent about Ally Morales. She proves that her first day of her new job… in my office… after being hired by my mother...humor · contemporary · boss & employee · from hate to love · alpha male · angst · office · mature couple · slow burn · strong heroine -
Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert
I’ve been harboring a dark secret for two long years. I’ve been fantasizing about my fiancé’s father, thinking filthy thoughts that a good daughter-in-law should not be indulging in. So when I catch my fiancé cheating on me, there’s only one revenge that will fulfill all my needs.I’m going to seduce his father. It’s dirty and it’s wrong, and I don’t care. I want him, so I mean to have him...age difference · erotica · contemporary · age play · forbidden love · bdsm · alpha male · vengeance · cheating · insta-love -
A Touch of Taboo Shorts by Katee Robert
This contains all the bonus content stories for the A Touch of Taboo series...contemporary · bdsm · pregnancy · age difference · reverse harem · christmas · new adult · erotica · poly -
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Sin & Lightning by K.F. Breene
One thing has become incredibly clear to Alexis and Kieran, if they hope to last in the arena of Demigods, they'll need a more robust defense team.They must take two incredibly dangerous journeys, seeking the prized talents other Demigods would kill for...witches · demons · angels · fantasy · urban fantasy · shapeshifters · humor · paranormal · magic · alpha male -
A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St. Clair
Persephone’s relationship with Hades has gone public and the resulting media storm disrupts her normal life and threatens to expose her as the Goddess of Spring. Hades, God of the Dead, is burdened by a hellish past that everyone’s eager to expose in an effort to warn Persephone away. Things only get worse when a horrible tragedy leaves Persephone’s heart in ruin and Hades refusing to help... -
Master of Salt & Bones by Keri Lake
When I was a little girl, I dreamed a handsome knight would come and rescue me from my wretched mother. He'd ride up on his white steed and break the curse I've been fated to carry since the day I was born.Funny how things changed over time. How the fairy tale twisted into something far more crooked, darker than I ever imagined...suspense · mystery · super rich hero · contemporary · dark · alpha male · age difference · bdsm · boss & employee · abuse -
Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen
Seventeen is nothing like Codi Teller imagined.She’s never crashed a party, never stayed out too late. She’s never even been kissed. And it’s not just because she’s gay. It’s because she and her two best friends, Maritza and JaKory, spend more time in her basement watching Netflix than engaging with the outside world.So when Maritza and JaKory suggest crashing a party, Codi is highly skeptical... -
Disciplinary Action by Onley James
LEOPOLD GIDEON spent his childhood as the poor kid in a rich school until he met an older man who took him under his wing and into his bed, teaching him to not only survive but thrive among the elite and to never submit to anybody…except him. For fifteen years, Gideon had everything, but then tragedy strikes, leaving him alone once again...m-m · contemporary · age difference · bdsm · erotica · alpha male · praise-kink · dual-pov · height-difference · secret-relationship -
Time of Our Lives by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka, Marisa Blake
Fitz Holton waits in fear for the day his single mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s starts stealing her memory. He’s vowed to stay close to home to care for her in the years to come―never mind the ridiculous college tour she’s forcing him on to visit schools he knows he’ll never go to... -
Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert
She’s off-limits. Nina Chapman’s most embarrassing moment? Finally dragging James Foster into bed. The stern, steady mechanic made her see stars… then called her a mistake and disappeared, leaving the tatters of their friendship in his wake. But when Nina’s work as an investigative journalist brings death threats to her door, James marches back into her life, armed with irrational demands... -
Lovewrecked by Karina Halle
From the NYT bestselling author of A Nordic King comes an all-new standalone romantic comedy.A grumpy groomsman. A surprise shipwreck. Stuck on a deserted island together? Worst maid-of-honor gig ever.Daisy Lewis is experiencing a relentless string of bad luck.Fortunately, Daisy has her sister’s destination wedding coming up... -
Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett
As a magical revolution remakes a city, an ancient evil is awakened in a brilliant new novel from the Hugo-nominated author of Foundryside and the Divine Cities trilogy Having narrowly saved the metropolis of Tevanne from destruction, Sancia Grado and her allies have turned to their next task: sowing the seeds of a full-on magical-industrial revolution...fantasy · high fantasy · steampunk · magic · urban fantasy · young adult · f-f · dystopian · dark · mystery -
The Prince and the Pawn by B.B. Reid
The epic finale of When Rivals Play. A coming-of-age tale of loss, love, and redemption. They were wrong for each other from the start. The jock and the nerd, what a cliché they made. He was the town prince, and she was a nobody. Tyra Bradley was invisible.That is until she told him he needed some manners, and so began their game of cat and mouse. She ran, he chased. It was perfect... -
End Game by Hailey Edwards
Welcome to the ferocious world of The Foundling, set in an bayou town where men are men - except when they are also dragons, kitties with wings, crocodiles and . . . well, Miller... -
Midlife Fairy Hunter by Shannon Mayer
A Paranormal Women’s Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass for anyone over forty!Over the hill, all outta ducks to give, and suddenly life is looking up . . .even if you’re living with a ghost and fighting off werewolves.Moving back to Savannah changed my life in all the best ways. New job. New friends. As far from my ex-husband as possible...fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · magic · fae · witches · mystery · humor · shapeshifters · demons -
Quickies by A.L. Jackson, Aly Martinez, Blair Babylon
This new collection of romantic stories from your favorite romance writers, and performed by popular narrators, features sexy little scenes to whet your appetite. Authors romance you with stories inspired by some of their bestselling works. While they may be quick pieces, they’re packed with passion. Some of the stories are fun, some of them are naughty, and some of them are just plain filthy... -
Murphy's Law by Riley Hart
LawsonWe were eighteen when I met Remington Monroe. I’d never seen anyone like him. He got onstage at the coffeehouse, armed with a guitar and corny jokes…but unable to hide his lonely eyes. When he sang, I was entranced. When we spent the night talking together, I knew my world would never be the same.RemingtonMusic was my only passion until I met Lawson Grant...m-m · contemporary · bisexual · friends to lovers · angst · second chances · class difference · nerdy-hero · explicit-open-door · queer -
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More Of Us by Laura Pavlov
Bereft, betrayed, and broken the healing begins in the last installment of Laura Pavolv’s star-crossed lovers trilogy. Cruz Winslow broke me… Everything was so good, we were so right, but life managed to tear us apart—and Cruz shattered my heart in a million little pieces in the process. I know now that I need to figure out life on my own, find out who I am without him...contemporary · rockstars · college · from hate to love · vengeance · cheating · young adult · humor · other-man-woman -
Batter of Wits by Karla Sorensen
Hate at first sight couldn’t possibly exist, right?That’s what Grace Buchanan thought, before her useless car stranded her on the side of a deserted road just inside the Green Valley city limits.When Tucker Haywood—tall and handsome and full of southern charm— shows up to help, her reaction to him is the strongest thing she’s ever felt in her life, and it makes no freaking sense... -
Mission: Her Shield by Anna Hackett
She’s the one woman he’s always wanted and the one woman he’ll never let himself have, but former Delta Force soldier Axel will risk everything to save his covert team’s beautiful archeologist.Axel Diaz knows that fighting the bad guys requires getting down in the muck. He’s done too much and seen too much to ever inflict his nightmares on a woman...military · suspense · contemporary · fantasy · open-door · paranormal · monsters · mystery · insta-love · abduction -
Hard Screw by Jagger Cole
Sometimes, it takes a firm grip and a big wrench.Scarlett might be Hollywood’s hottest young talent agent, but when a fixer-upper out in Colorado near her top client goes on the market, she trades glitz and glamor for quaint and rustic... -
Lost Girl by Sheridan Anne
Who the f&*k gave Slade Cruz this kind of power over me?I don’t know how it happened. One minute he was the guy I loathed and the next thing I knew, I was waking up beside him desperate to get out of there.When secrets are revealed, Slade and I realize that we are more connected than we could have ever known... -
Queen of Darkness by Devyn Sinclair
I am what they made me.Lethal. Savage. Royal. Now I've been unleashed. When I'm sent to kill the the angels leading heaven’s army, I didn't realize death would be the least of my worries. Now my heart is at risk. Four angels stand between me and the throne that I've earned. A deadly warrior gifted with silver fire. The spirit of silence, stealth, and smoke. Heaven's prince and radiant star... -
Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai
In Alisha Rai's second novel in her Modern Love series, a live-tweet event goes viral for a camera-shy ex-model, shoving her into the spotlight—and into the arms of the bodyguard she’d been pining for... -
Havenfall Harbor: Book One by Albany Walker
Havenfall Harbor Home for wayward and orphaned supernaturals. Bridging the gap between supernaturals and humans is my only goal, or so I thought. Keeping myself alive and out of trouble is proving harder than expected. Getting a job as the first human liaison at Havenfall was a dream come true, until I realize it’s not just humans that don’t want the species mixing... -
Charlie Sunshine by Lily Morton
Sometimes love is a lot closer to home than you think.Charlie Burroughs can’t keep a man. All he wants is a good relationship like the ones he sees his friends having, but none of the men he picks ever work out. Despite him trying to be the perfect boyfriend, the men are either threatened by his looks or his epilepsy or a combination of the two... -
Behind a Mask: Or, A Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott
Originally published in 1866 under the pseudonym "A. M. Barnard." Louisa May Alcott's novel of romance and sexual intrigue is one of her lesser-known gems. Its tone and characterizations strike a markedly different chord from her best-known works, such as "Little Women" and "Little Men," and it remains a popular addition to her oeuvre...mystery · historical · suspense · victorian · young adult · england · europe · united-kingdom · british-isles -
Home Front by Lindsay Buroker
Casmir and his allies have struck a devastating blow to the powerful prince who sent invaders into their star system, but war still rages at home. Worse, the prince has escaped with a lethal bioweapon, and he intends to wipe out all human life on Odin. Casmir could lose his parents, his friends, and everyone he holds dear... -
Still Love You by Ella Goode
Abigail Weathers loves her husband so much that she’s kept something hidden for years—contact with her troublesome brother. Her brother has been an albatross around her neck for years but he’s her only living kin and every time he contacts her for money, she gives it... -
Cuffed Love by MINK
Sheriff Chrissy DarlingThere’s a new sheriff in town. Okay, yeah. It’s me. I never intended to become the chief law enforcement officer for the small town of Newberry, but here I am with a badge and a job. I also have a few deputies and some small-town troubles, but nothing I can’t handle. At least that was the case until a tall, handsome, be-suited man shows up and things begin to fall apart... -
Killian by Olivia T. Turner
There's no one more off-limits to me and the Heartlands crew than the Sheriff's daughter.But once I see her, I know there's nothing I won't do to make her mine.And I know there's nothing the Sheriff won't do to stop me.Everyone has always seen me as an outlaw.A criminal. A thief.But she doesn't.She sees the big heart under my tough exterior.She sees the man I could be...new adult · contemporary · small town · insta-love · virgin heroine · curvy heroine · bad boys · possessive hero · alpha male · bikers -
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The War Priest by Ann Aguirre
Dour. Dutiful. Dogged.Personal tragedy drove Callum McRae to join the Order of Saint Casimir fifteen years ago; now he’s in charge of a hold he hasn’t lived in for years. Supplies are scarce, he has no knack for dealing with people, and the Gols are at the gates. To make matters worse, he’s also battling an attraction so powerful and forbidden that it imperils his very soul…Canny. Cheerful...demons · shapeshifters · fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · suspense · open-door · secret-relationship · bear shifter · m-f -
Get Bucked by Lani Lynn Vale
Darby has always been ‘that’ guy. The guy that no man, woman, or child wants around their loved one. See, a long time ago he made some bad decisions. Those bad decisions have haunted him ever since. No matter what he does, people still see him as the town’s screw up. The boy that sold his soul to the Devil. Years later, he’s turned himself around... -
Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan
From the author of Hot Dog Girl comes a fresh and funny queer YA contemporary novel about two teens who fall in love in an indie comic book shop.Jubilee has it all together. She’s an elite cellist, and when she’s not working in her stepmom’s indie comic shop, she’s prepping for the biggest audition of her life.Ridley is barely holding it together... -
A Beardy Bonus: Bonus and deleted scenes from the Winston Brothers Series by Penny Reid
All the Winston Brothers bonus scenes and deleted excerpts all in one place! This collection includes:Extra Scene: Billy and ScarletA Winston ChristmasBeauty and the BeardDeleted Scene: Truth or BeardDeleted Scene: Grin and Beard ItDeleted Scene: Beard in MindDuane’s Letter to BeauCletus’s Letter to SantaDuane’s Letter to JessBilly’s Letter to ScarletPie in the BeardBeard in WaitingA Very Beardy... -
Heartless King by Maya Hughes
Two blue lines. That means not pregnant, right? Right? Oh, sh*t.Five years ago, Colm Frost asked me to marry him and I ran. I ran from my painful past too raw and fresh to escape. He was the only one who looked at me like I wasn’t broken and made me believe it. He made me feel it.Now, he’s the hot, angry, hockey player on the mend... -
The Saint by Kelsey Clayton
DELANEYCruel.Heartless.A mistake waiting to happen.Knox Vaughn is the epitome of a bad boy.He's trouble in a sexy-as-sin package. I know it.They know it.Even he knows it. But, it's like a moth to the flame.I can't stay away—even though I'm going to get burned.You know what they say,The sinners are much more fun. And this saint is changing the game.KNOXSweet.Innocent.Valedictorian... -
Dakota: A Motorcycle Club Romance by Naomi West
An unexpected baby motorcycle club romance.DAKOTAShe wanted out. I wanted her.Can’t blame the girl: Angel City is hell on earth.But there’s no way in hell I’m letting her leave this town.Because she’s got my baby inside of her.It wasn’t supposed to be this way.Hazel was an innocent college girl desperate to escape.I was a high school dropout who lived and breathed for my MC...