Top new romance books out this week: 31 May - 6 Jun 2020
Last updated:
June 6, 2020
This week featuring new releases by J. Bree, Lucy Foley, Lyssa Kay Adams, Ryan West, Katee Robert, Lisa Jewell, Tatsuya Endo, K.L. Walther, T.I. Lowe, Chloe Walsh, Carian Cole and many more.
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The Butcher of the Bay: Part I by J. Bree
My life was simple: I kill for money and I’m the best in the Bay at my job.That was enough for me until I met the woman of my dreams, only to deliver her to hell itself for a pretty penny.Nothing will stop me from getting her back and when I do… there isn’t a man in the Bay that’s safe from my vengeance.They’ll pay in blood for their crimes...contemporary · dark · mafia · abuse · new adult · alpha male · suspense · sweet heroine · rape · open-door -
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
The bride ‧ The plus one ‧ The best man ‧ The wedding planner ‧ The bridesmaid ‧ The body On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher...mystery · suspense · contemporary · dark · death · class difference · vengeance · small town · dual-pov · open-door -
The Prospect by Lyssa Kay Adams, Ryan West, Laurie West
One more summer. That’s all 21-year-old Bree McTavish has left until she’ll finally have enough money to get out of her seaside hometown where the only thing more famous than the rolling sand dunes dotting the shoreline are the Silver Lake Sluggers... -
The Wedding: The Beast Bonus Short by Katee Robert
Beast, Isabelle, and Gaeton bonus short after The Beast (via Katee Roberts Newsletter; found also in a compilation from her site title “Wicked Villains Bonus Content”). Features Beast, Isabelle, Gaeton, and a wedding...erotica · bisexual · bdsm · fantasy · contemporary · menage · new adult · dark · reverse harem · poly -
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.Soon after her twenty-fifth birthday, Libby Jones returns home from work to find the letter she’s been waiting for her entire life. She rips it open with one driving thought: I am finally going to know who I am... -
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Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo
Master spy Twilight is the best at what he does when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions in the name of a better world... -
If We Were Us by K.L. Walther
Everyone at the prestigious Bexley School believes that Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael are meant to be....that it’s just a matter of time until they realize that they are actually in love. When Luke Morrissey shows up on the Bexley campus his presence immediately shakes things up... -
Driftwood Dreams by T.I. Lowe
Josie Slater has allowed the circumstances anchoring her in Sunset Cove to become a life sentence. Since her mother's death years before, she's spent most of her waking hours helping her dad run the Driftwood Diner. As her best friends, Opal and Sophia, make their dreams come true, Josie watches her own art school aspirations drift on by... -
Truth Game by Chloe Walsh
His silence wounded her pride, but his truth will crush her world... Daryl King was the person I was meant to be with. My best friend since childhood. The peanut butter to my jelly... until I lost him. Now our school's star quarterback is back in my life and our worlds are colliding once more... -
Asher by Carian Cole
I should have died.I should have been forgotten.But I didn’t, and I wasn’t.Living the life most women only dream about, I was madly in love with my soulmate—Asher Valentine—amazing husband, loving father, and rock’s favorite kick-ass frontman. A man who loved me every day, in every way, since we first met as teens. We were blessed with a beautiful daughter who was the light of our life... -
Cheesy on the Eyes: Fake Dating Romcom by Teagan Hunter
Dating is hard. Dating in a small town? Impossible.Leave it to my little brother to come back home announcing he knocked up his fiancée and the wedding has been moved…to next month.When he tries to set me up with one of his football buddies, I tell him I’ll be bringing my own plus-one.Only problem? I’m hopelessly single.Enter Sullivan Scott, AKA my hero... -
Ghosts & Liars by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
All Alice wanted was a job. As the caretaker of the Strande Mansion, she got far more than she bargained for. Between trying to crack the code of the sinister Julian Strande and her new love affair with Charles, the current owner of the museum, she has a lot to balance.Alice didn’t believe in ghosts. That was until she met Julian Strande...paranormal · magic · dark · fantasy · mystery · contemporary · erotica · boss & employee · possessive hero · super rich hero -
The Cowboy Meets His Match by Jessica Clare
A cowboy is in over his head in this contemporary Western from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare.Single father Henry "Hank" Watson is a fresh transplant from Alaska to Painted Barrel, Wyoming. He doesn't want anything more from life than to put in a good day's work, then go home to his daughter, Libby... -
Be My Brayshaw by Meagan Brandy
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy comes an enemies-to-lovers, standalone romance about love, lies, and finding the strength to forgive."Cross one, cross all."That's the Brayshaw way.She should have realized this before sliding into our world with secrets too big to bury.She didn't and now the target is on her back...new adult · sports · young adult · from hate to love · angst · suspense · contemporary · cruel hero · humor · small town -
Falling For Her by Monica Murphy
New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy delivers a standalone high school romance about the popular quarterback and the smart girl who brings him to his knees.Jake Callahan. Prince of the popular crowd.My mortal enemy.Gorgeous. All the girls want him.Quarterback. All the boys want to be his friend. He's the most popular boy in the senior class.And he hates me.Or so I thought... -
Coda by Jennifer Hartmann
Sequel to "Aria" - Book TwoChelsie Combs has a good life in Florida. A dream career, a cozy condo, a tight-knit social circle, and a mended relationship with her parents. There is only one thing missing... love.Noah Hayes is also leading a charmed life. He is a family man with a thriving solo music career in New York City. He is happy. Successful.Then tragedy strikes... -
No Way Out by Allison Brennan
From Allison Brennan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cut and Run, comes a new e-novella, No Way Out: FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid faces her worst fear when her husband goes missing Nine years ago, mercenary Kane Rogan and photojournalist Siobhan Walsh risked their lives to rescue Hestia Juarez, a thirteen-year-old girl being forced to marry a much older man to expand her father’s crime family... -
Make Me Yours by K. Bromberg, Chelle Bliss, Meghan March, Amo Jones
Top Shelf Romance represents the best of the best in romance. There are no cliffhangers. These are simply must-read novels for readers looking for the best in happily ever afters... -
The McAvoy Sisters Book of Secrets by Molly Fader
What drove their family apart just might bring them back together... It's been seventeen years since the tragic summer the McAvoy sisters fell apart. Lindy, the wild one, left home, carved out a new life in the city and never looked back... -
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The State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson
When Dean Arnault’s mother decided to run for president, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone, least of all her son. But still that doesn’t mean Dean wants to be part of the public spectacle that is the race for the White House—at least not until he meets Dre.The only problem is that Dre Rosario's on the opposition; he’s the son of the Democratic nominee... -
Wicked Promises by S. Massery
I made a promise to Caleb, and I intended to keep it.I just didn’t anticipate the aftermath.One betrayal.One lie.One devastating cover up.It’s all out in the open now, and this time, I’m not running away.The secrets I hold are enough to destroy us.The truth is supposed to set us free—but we aren’t destined for freedom.This is a dark high school bully romance with mature content and themes...high-school · dark · new adult · contemporary · suspense · mystery · young adult · cruel hero · from hate to love · alpha male -
One True King by Soman Chainani
Beyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters.The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy seriesWho will sit on Camelot's throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of Ends . . -
Tempt Me: A First Class Romance Collection by A.L. Jackson, Tia Louise, Jessica Hawkins, Lauren Rowe
Tempt Me is a collection of five full-length novels from best-selling authors. This collection includes:Yours to Bare by Jessica Hawkins - A stand-alone contemporary romanceMy journal is the one place I can be myself - as long as I can tie it up and put it away when I'm finished. But when Finn undoes the bow, he pulls strings that could unravel each of us.Show Me the Way by A.L... -
The Obedient Bride by Mary Balogh
Miss Arabella Wilson knew perfectly well that the handsome, dashing Lord Geoffrey Astor is marrying her only out of a sense of duty. She knew she could only be grateful to this man who so generously offered her a life of aristocratic privilege.Surely she could not imagine ever claiming his heart as well as his hand. Surely she could not object to his mistress, the ravishingly sensual Ginny Cox... -
The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin
In the irresistible new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All We Ever Wanted, a woman is falling hard for a man she's just met when he disappears without a trace on 9/11.It's 2 a.m. in a dive bar on the Lower East Side, May 2001... -
The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton
Sometimes it takes losing everything to find yourself again. Lily Bishop wakes one morning to find a good-bye note and divorce papers from her husband on the kitchen counter. Having moved to Alabama for his job only weeks before, Lily is devastated but forced to contemplate her next steps when she sees a flier at the grocery store for a hair stylist position in a local retirement community... -
Seraphim Academy 3: Fallen Kings by Elizabeth Briggs
We rescued my brother. We fought the secret society. We tried to stop them.We lost.Now they have an object so powerful it could destroy everything, but this little succubus is coming for them.I’ll do whatever it takes to bring the secret society down, and this time I’ve got help. My angelic princes. My fallen professor. My brother. My friends. We won’t stop until they’re defeated...paranormal · angels · demons · legends & fairy tales · fantasy · erotica · fae · college · reverse harem · from hate to love -
Misconception: A Rock Star Romance by Julia Wolf
I know rock stars. I grew up in the business, and now I make a living managing their tours. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.Lots and lots of ugly.All that ugly is why I’ve sworn off dating rockers, but sleeping with them, well...I’ve been known to make the occasional exception.One sultry night in Vegas, Mo Aronson, lead singer of Unrequited, becomes one of those exceptions... -
My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
Hold on to your hats: The authors who brought you the New York Times bestseller My Plain Jane, which Booklist praised as “delightfully deadpan” (starred review) and Publishers Weekly called “a clever, romantic farce” (starred review), are back with another irreverent historical adventure. Welcome to 1876 America, a place bursting with gunslingers, outlaws, and garou—better known as werewolves...young adult · fantasy · historical · humor · paranormal · western · werewolves · mystery · shapeshifters · urban fantasy -
The Grim Reader by Kate Carlisle
San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright was hoping for a fun, relaxing weekend at a local book fair, but a murderer made other plans in the latest in this New York Times bestselling series.Brooklyn and her new hunky husband, Derek, are excited to be guests at Dharma’s first annual Book Festival. The entire town is involved and Brooklyn’s mom Rebecca is taking charge... -
Tane by Anna Hackett
As the battle against the invading aliens reaches its endgame, a group of bad boy bikers and mercenaries will stand and fight for humanity’s survival…Tane Rahia is good at one thing—fighting. Before the alien invasion, he fought as a mercenary in the worst jungle hellholes...aliens · dystopian · science fiction · military · independent heroine · sweet heroine · futuristic · new adult · war · abduction -
Kissing Lessons by Sophie Jordan
A steamy contemporary YA romance by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan about a girl with a bad reputation giving lessons on how to attract guys for some extra cash—only to fall for her client’s golden-boy brother. For fans of Kami Garcia, Katie McGarry, and Netflix’s Sex Education... -
Fever Fae by Meg Xuemei X.
Yes, to the hottest, baddest Fae Kings. No, to being their bitch.When my parents mysteriously disappear, leaving me to raise my six crazy, younger siblings, my dreams for college are dashed.It gets worse when someone sends a slew of monster assassins after me. Their untimely arrival is followed by three devastatingly hot Fae who stalk me... -
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On Us by Nina.
Avery went against everything to be with Ky. Her sister Ivy, who she loved more than anyone in the world and Vant who had taken care of her like she was his own blood, told her for years Ky was no good. Their relationship didn’t start ideally, but the love she had for him began long before they became public to the world...african-american · alpha male · mental illness · abuse · black-mc · explicit-open-door · humor · cheating · pregnancy · other-man-woman -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 24 by Mizuho Kusanagi
In order to prevent war with the nation of Xing, Yona and Hak ask the informant Ogi to deliver an important letter to Su-won... -
It Started with a Secret by Jill Mansell
Readers of Sophie Kinsella and Elin Hilderbrand will love this perfect vacation read from Jill Mansell, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of Maybe This Time! Their happy-ever-after is within reach...but only if they're willing to tell the truth... -
Crowning Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
The final battle for Faery is here! War has come to Faery, and there’s no escaping the final battle.We thought we were ready for anything.We were wrong.I couldn’t change who I was, so Destiny stepped in, forcing me to become what Faery needed to face down our enemies...paranormal · vampires · fantasy · magic · fae · dark · alpha male · demons · erotica · urban fantasy -
My Hero's Secret Baby by MINK
LaneIt’s not in my nature to save people, especially when there’s no advantage in it for me. But that changes the moment I see her, my sweetness, being attacked. For once in my life, I step in. Saving her was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I soon realize fate drew me to the right place and the right time to meet Pepper. She’s too innocent for a man like me, but I can’t let her go...contemporary · new adult · humor · mafia · alpha male · insta-love · vengeance · virgin heroine · secret child · erotica -
When the Walls Come Down: A Neighbors to Lovers Standalone by Aly Martinez, M. Mabie
Did you ever hear the joke about the guy whose wife cheated on him with his best friend? So he quit his job, moved into his parents’ basement, and gained fifty pounds?No? Because that wasn’t a joke. It was my life.Four years later, I'm back with a dream job, a killer apartment, and a set of abs that are better than ever... -
Against the Rules by Ella Goode
Lucia needs a job and when she hears the prestigious O’Hare corporation is hiring, she throws herself into securing a position as the CEO’s personal assistant. She’s one of three, but she’s determined to stand out.Running a multinational corporation requires good help and strict office protocols. Finn O’Hare has a reputation for making money and closing deals...