Top new romance books out this week: 12 Jul - 18 Jul 2020
Last updated:
July 18, 2020
This week featuring new releases by Zoey Draven, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rina Kent, Katherine Center, Tamsyn Muir, Sophie Lark, Sabaa Tahir, Nicole Andelfinger, Jessa Kane, Barbara O'Neal and many more.
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The Alien's Claim by Zoey Draven
The final book of the Warriors of Luxiria series is here…Welcome to Luxiria, where the twin suns are hot and the alien warriors are hotter…Erin likes control and order. She’s the person that remains calm in any situation—like getting abducted by aliens. Or living among frightening, hunky, battle-bred alien warriors called Luxirians... -
The Queen: A Wicked Novella by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the next installment in her Wicked series.The King must have his Queen....Bestowed the forbidden Summer’s Kiss by the King of the Summer fae, Brighton Jussier is no longer just human. What she is, what she will become, no one knows for sure, but that isn’t her biggest concern at the moment...anthologies · paranormal · fantasy · new adult · fae · urban fantasy · magic · alpha male · pregnancy · mystery -
The Summer King Bundle: The Prince / The King / The Queen by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes The Summer King Bundle… THE PRINCEShe’s everything he wants….Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him... -
Vicious Prince by Rina Kent
He’s prince charming. Just not hers. I have a secret.I stole a heart, or rather a marriage contract.It wasn’t mine to own, to look at or to even consider.But it was there for the taking so I took it.Huge mistake.Ronan Astor is a nobility in this world.Arrogant player.Heartless bastard.Vicious prince.Now, he’s out to destroy me. What he doesn’t know is that I’m out to destroy him too...new adult · young adult · from hate to love · contemporary · dark · abuse · arranged marriage · cruel hero · alpha male · suspense -
What You Wish For by Katherine Center
From Katherine Center, the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new novel full of heart and hope.Samantha Casey loves everything about her job as an elementary school librarian on the sunny, historic island of Galveston, Texas—the goofy kids, the stately Victorian building, the butterfly garden... -
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Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
A USA Today Best-Selling Novel!“Unlike anything I’ve ever read. ” —V.E. Schwab“Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted gothic palace in space!” —Charles Stross“Brilliantly original, messy and weird straight through.” —NPRThe Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense... -
Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark
He’s No Prince Charming…Callum Griffin is the heir to the Irish Mafia. He’s ruthless, arrogant, and he wants to kill me.We got off on the wrong foot when I set a (very small) fire in his house.Our families believe a marriage pact is the only thing that will prevent all-out warfare.I think I might need to murder him while he sleeps... -
A Thief Among the Trees by Sabaa Tahir, Nicole Andelfinger, Sonia Liao, Kieran Quigley
Within the Empire there are no questions, only orders.Elias, Helene, and Tavi are Fivers—in training to become elite military recruits for the Martial Empire at Blackcliff Academy. When they’re sent on a dangerous mission to steal a heavily-guarded poison on Isle South, they soon find themselves up against surprising enemies—including other recruits... -
Their Summer Intern by Jessa Kane
Zoe was only planning to work for her powerful stepbrothers, Jacob and Bridger, until she could gather enough cash to take the adventure of a lifetime. But the first time all three step-siblings are in the same boardroom together, an entirely different adventure begins to take shape. One that’s a little twisted…and a lot satisfying...contemporary · new adult · super rich hero · virgin heroine · erotica · alpha male · age difference · stepbrother · insta-love · menage -
The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O'Neal
One of Travel + Leisure ’s most anticipated books of summer 2020. From the Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids comes a story of four generations of women grappling with family betrayals and long-buried secrets. It’s been years since Zoe Fairchild has been to the small Devon village of her birth, but the wounds she suffered there still ache... -
Spotlight by Eden Finley
RyderWhen I quit the biggest boy band on the planet, I was supposed to get my life back.It’s not that I wanted to leave the spotlight. I felt like I had to for my daughter. Her picture shouldn’t be splashed all over the tabloids.I thought I could do this parenting thing on my own, but it’s obvious I need help. I just didn’t expect to find it in the form of a gorgeous guy I meet by chance... -
The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune
Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.Nick Bell? Not extraordinary...fantasy · young adult · contemporary · superheroes · science fiction · m-m · friends to lovers · urban fantasy · humor · paranormal -
Lost Talismans and a Tequila by Annette Marie
You know that squirmy sensation in your gut when you have no idea what you're doing and you're about to screw everything up?Yeah, that feeling.I thought I was a good judge of character, but recent events proved me very wrong. Now, in a brilliant demonstration of my newfound caution, I'm putting all my faith in a demon—a demon who's tried to kill me before...urban fantasy · fantasy · magic · paranormal · demons · fae · witches · new adult · contemporary · young adult -
The Rivals by Vi Keeland
A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.The feud between Weston Lockwood and me started at the altar. Only neither of us attended the wedding, and the nuptials happened decades before either of us was born... -
Fire & Gasoline: A Shifter Romance by Colette Rhodes
It’s hard growing up in a cult. Especially a cult of wolf shifters.I’ve spent most of my life on house arrest, kept out of sight from a pack that had no place for me, no arranged mating to neatly slot me into. A pack I posed a threat to. I was happy to strike out on my own, to face the challenges of living among humans, if it meant finding freedom... -
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
The bestselling thriller with “a tantalizing premise and twists at every turn . . . a sizzling, masterful debut about betrayal and justice” (Samantha M. Bailey, #1 national bestselling author).Optioned by Picture Perfect Federation for development as a film or TV seriesSarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C...mystery · suspense · contemporary · dark · cheating · death · dual-pov · vengeance · other-man-woman -
Grieved Loss: A Dark Mafia Romance by Adelaide Forrest
CallaI’ve never known pain like when I lost my husband, never known the fear that came with wondering how I would suddenly support my two kids. So when an anonymous benefactor stepped forward on my husband’s behalf, I never questioned it.And then Ryker comes from the shadows to show me the truth, determined to show me what his brand of love can be...urban · contemporary · multicultural · suspense · mafia · dark · cold hero · single-mother · forced-pregnancy · grumpy sunshine -
Devious Little Liars by Elle Thorpe
“Everybody lies, Princess. Some of us are just better at not getting caught.”He murdered my uncle then covered it with fire. A fire that should have killed me, too. Instead, he hauled me from the floor while flames licked the walls, strong arms holding me close.He saved my life.Now I want to know why. I never saw his face. All I know is the letters on his shirt. SVH.Saint View High...high-school · new adult · dark · contemporary · mystery · m-m · from hate to love · cruel hero · sports · young adult -
Fence, Vol. 4: Rivals by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente
The GLAAD Award nominated series Fence returns as a graphic novel series as best-selling novelist C.S... -
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Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis
When 16-year-old Emmie releases a balloon with her biggest secret hidden inside, she doesn't expect anyone to find it. When, a few weeks later, Lucas Moreau does just that, the two teens develop an instant rapport, going from trading emails to a deep and enduring friendship. Fourteen years later, Lucas asks Emmie to be his "best woman" at his upcoming wedding... -
Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist
Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga.Hatushaly and his young wife Hava have arrived in the prosperous trading town of Beran’s Hill to restore and reopen the fire-damaged Inn of the Three Stars... -
Midlife Demon Hunter by Shannon Mayer
Goblins and ghouls and magic, oh my! Hang tight to your britches, this laugh out loud adventure is about to light you up!Ousted from the Hollows Group, the shadow world has officially taken notice of me.With loan sharks sniffing around and knocking on my door, I need to figure out how my ex-husband pushed all his debt onto me, because it stinks of black magic and back alley dealings... -
Twisted Circles by Claire Contreras
When someone tells you who you are, do you believe them? The first question the cops asked me was if anything out of the ordinary happened to me lately. When I woke up this morning in the room of a mental institution I couldn’t remember a thing – not my name nor how I got there. Not how I left or how I ended up in that interrogation room. The only thing I knew came from the contents inside my bag... -
The Plan Commences by Kristen Ashley
Once upon a time, in a parallel universe, there existed the continent of Triton. The land was filled with beauty, but it was also splintered by war. Out of the chaos grew a conspiracy to reawaken the Beast, a fearsome creature who wrought only tragedy and devastation...fantasy · paranormal · witches · erotica · alpha male · royalty · magic · strong heroine · arranged marriage · suspense -
Fair as a Star by Mimi Matthews
From USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews comes a Victorian tale of love and longing in a quaint English village. A Secret Burden… After a mysterious sojourn in Paris, Beryl Burnham has returned home to the village of Shepton Worthy ready to resume the life she left behind. Betrothed to the wealthy Sir Henry Rivenhall, she has no reason to be unhappy—or so people keep reminding her... -
Untamed Magic: Magic Blessed Academy Books 1-3 by Eva Ashwood
These three gorgeous mages have met their match.As one of the best fighters in Boston’s underground MMA ring, I love taking down cocky men who think a woman can’t possibly beat them.That is, until the day I throw a punch and hit my opponent with magic instead of my fist. Turns out, I’m Magic Blessed, a human with powers gifted by the gods... -
Home to Me by Catherine Bybee
A brave woman’s flight from the past leads her toward new love in a novel about courage, hope, and second chances by Catherine Bybee, New York Times bestselling author of My Way to You. After Erin Fleming escapes from her controlling and abusive ex, she finds refuge in the heart of Santa Clarita, California. Eager to start over, she has a new name, a new look, and a new career... -
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 8 by Naoko Takeuchi
Chibi Usa’s sickly friend Hotaru isn’t just Sailor Saturn, Deity of Destruction. She’s also possessed by Master Pharaoh 90. Facing this cataclysmic power will be impossible--unless Sailor Moon can unite the powers of every Guardian of the Solar System. Then, when the moon eclipses the sun, a mystical unicorn begs for help... -
Embrace The Dark by Elizabeth Briggs
I'm the daughter of heroes. I've trained my entire life to take my mother's place as guardian of the world. I've prepared myself for being mated to four dragon shifters.But nothing could prepare me for this. I'm not mated to four men, but five.The Death Goddess has chosen her own champion and demands I take him as my mate too. If I refuse? She'll unleash the realm of the dead upon my world... -
Heart's Prisoner by Olivia Riley
He's not like anything Lana has ever encountered.Asset X: Massive, deadly, a little terrifying to say the least. A devilish warrior. And a killer. Captured on a hellish world after attacking a military campsite and now imprisoned in a state of the art cell inside one of the military’s top bases--Lazris.And Lana has been assigned to "study" him... -
Hello Stranger by Jade West
Hello, stranger…When your eyes land on a complete stranger on the train, and the world around you stops.When the stranger says hello, and your heart stops, too.When the universe answers your prayers and he’s there, next day, on the train. A man so powerful - brooding with darkness and secrets.I knew there was going to be more. I wanted more...contemporary · age difference · dark · boss & employee · new adult · doctors · erotica · strong heroine · cold hero · office -
Siren Sacrificed by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
What is a siren without her power?I'm about to find out, and I have no problems embracing the darkness to do so.I was thrown into a literal hell, and every day feels like it could be my last.But amid such darkness, I thought I found light with three men who've shown me happiness is possible even in a place like this.Except, maybe I was too quick to trust and give my heart away... -
The Road to Finding Us: A Standalone Second Chance Romance by Kat Singleton
Lily Morrison was as guarded as a woman could get—until Aspen Bellevue came along during her first year of college. His playful banter and sexy smirk paved a way straight to her heart. But that was before his playboy tendencies demolished it. After being hurt by the one man she ever truly wanted, she swore she’d never let herself fall for him again... -
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Cruel Idols by Sorcha Black
How can my favorite author be such a suspicious alphahole?All I wanted was an autograph, but Vandal Stokes is livid when he finds me on his property. The sketchy contract he makes me sign traps me alone with him and his gorgeous friend, Zero, for months.While we adjust to the awkwardness, Zero volunteers to be my writing mentor and assists me with my creepy research...contemporary · new adult · bdsm · dark · erotica · menage · from hate to love · reverse harem · alpha male · abduction -
Wolf Child by Serena Akeroyd
SABINAI'm human.They're... not. I'm afraid. They're not. We're mated. We're whole.And together? We're going to change the Pack. Forever.Violence thrust me into this world. My past defined me.I was on the run. Constantly evading an adolescence loaded with heartbreak and fear, and then the end came.But with it? I found a new beginning.Three mates. Three Alphas. All mine.To have. To hold...paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · reverse harem · magic · werewolves · poly · omegaverse · fated-mates -
Tyrant by Jagger Cole
She’s all mine. She simply doesn’t know it yet.I spent half my life as a savage guerrilla soldier, fighting to take back the kingdom that was stolen from me. Now, I’m back on the throne as the King of Bullogia. My will is iron, my control unflinching, and my heart walled-off and cold.Until Claire Shaw explodes into my world... -
The Fell of Dark by Caleb Roehrig
The only thing August Pfeiffer hates more than algebra is living in a vampire town. Located at a nexus of mystical energy fields, Fulton Heights is practically an electromagnet for supernatural drama. And when a mysterious (and annoyingly hot) vampire boy arrives with a cryptic warning, Auggie suddenly finds himself at the center of it...fantasy · young adult · vampires · paranormal · urban fantasy · m-m · magic · love triangle · witches · contemporary -
The Lancaster Brothers: A Complete Billionaire Romance Series by Ava Harrison
MEET THE LANCASTERS'. SEXY. ARROGANT. FILTHY RICH.*BOOK ONE: 'CLANDESTINE'*One night.No names.No commitment.That was our agreement.But Spencer Lancaster was addictive.And I was high.High off his taste, starved for his kiss, and desperate for his touch.So when he asked me to stay, to enjoy his company for more nights than I knew I should, I wasn't in the right mind to say no.Everything was perfect... -
Changed by Fire by Harper Wylde, Quinn Arthurs
Death. War. Pain. Hope.I’d thought running from the Council would keep my family safe. Instead, it has exposed new dangers—undercurrents I never knew existed.With Joshua left behind enemy lines and threats emerging from all sides, I have to do all I can to protect my mates and bring my newfound family together again... -
The Immortality Trials: The Complete Collection by Eliza Raine
What if Hercules wasn’t the hero we all thought he was?His daughter, Lyssa, knows just how cruel he can be. But she has left that life behind and now her battered smugglers ship, the Alastor, flies under everyone’s radar - just how she likes it.The Gods have a different plan for her though...