Top new romance books out this week: 30 Aug - 5 Sep 2020
Last updated:
September 5, 2020
This week featuring new releases by Cate C. Wells, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Emily McIntire, Evie Dunmore, Shantel Tessier, Ella Fields, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Shelby Mahurin, Tate James, Kathryn Moon and many more.
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Forty by Cate C. Wells
Secrets tore us apart... Nevaeh: I burned my bridges a long time ago and headed for the big city. Life was fast, but I was making it--until I wasn't anymore. I want a do over. Confront my past. Starting with the man who swore he loved me and left anyway. The big, bad biker who broke my heart. Forty: I never got over Nevaeh Ellis. Never could forgive her either... -
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
A BetrayalEverything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia... -
Beneath the Stars by Emily McIntire
Alina I was eleven when I met Chase Adams. I loved him before I knew what lovin' was. I pulled, he pushed. I gave, he took. I loved... I lost. Now he's back. All grown up and sexy as sin. But things changed while he was gone. So, he can show those dimples and flex those muscles all he wants. It won't change a thing. Chase Adams is nothin' but a lost memory... -
A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore
A lady must have money and an army of her own if she is to win a revolution—but first, she must pit her wits against the wiles of an irresistible rogue bent on wrecking her plans…and her heart. Lady Lucie is fuming... -
Grave by Shantel Tessier
GRAVEMy life went to hell years ago, and I've had a death wish ever since then with fast cars, women, and drugs. They don't call me Grave for nothing!But I do it because I need to feel something... anything. What's life worth living for without the high?And then I saw her!She's too good for me, and I should stay away...suspense · super rich hero · mafia · contemporary · dark · spanking · m-f · class difference · dual-pov · nevada -
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Evil Love by Ella Fields
There was a time Jude Delouxe didn’t hate me, and I’m fairly certain it was when he didn’t know I existed. Senior year, I finally caught his eye long enough to throw word vomit at him like the obsessed teenage girl I was. That was then.You see, the most wanted guy in school blamed me for losing his second chance with his girlfriend. Ex-girlfriend? Whatever. Point is, the Adonis loved to hate me... -
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A Cinderella story with deadly stakes and thrilling twists. Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why--or even who Tobias Hawthorne is... -
Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin
After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Dames Blanches, Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run from coven, kingdom, and church—fugitives with nowhere to hide.To elude the scores of witches and throngs of chasseurs at their heels, Lou and Reid need allies. Strong ones. But protection comes at a price, and the group is forced to embark on separate quests to build their forces...fantasy · young adult · witches · magic · from hate to love · paranormal · new adult · werewolves · historical · royalty -
FAKE by Tate James
“You’ll always be mine.” The latest taunt from my stalker reminded me I was nothing more than a possession to my father, to the Reapers, to Archer D’Ath. Even to Kody and Steele. Princess Danvers—the prize. His wife. Archer D’Ath’s wife. I hate them. They lied to me. Over and over again. I knew they were lying, and I hate myself for letting it happen...suspense · sports · contemporary · new adult · reverse harem · from hate to love · dark · mystery · mafia · cruel hero -
The Queen's Line by Kathryn Moon
The Kingdom of Kimmery is broken…Bryony, Princess of Kimmery, has a secret. She lacks the Hunger, the magical and passionate craving that is responsible for Kimmery's prosperity. Without that power, she will lose the crown and the chance to rule the kingdom she sincerely loves.The Queen's Line must select Chosen to satiate their Hunger with and Bryony's Choosing ceremony has arrived...fantasy · legends & fairy tales · reverse harem · new adult · menage · paranormal · royalty · magic · erotica · poly -
Spy x Family, Vol. 2 by Tatsuya Endo, 遠藤達哉
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world... -
Queen of Volts by Amanda Foody
Return to the City of Sin, where the final game is about to begin… and winning will demand the ultimate sacrifice.Only days after a corrupt election and brutal street war, one last bloodthirsty game has begun. The players? The twenty-two most powerful, notorious people in New Reynes... -
Illicit Promises by Catharina Maura
We both claim we're over each other, so why do we keep finding ourselves back in each other's arms?CarterI thought I was over her, right until she walked back into my life. My head knows she and I will end in disaster, yet my heart can't deny her. Maybe I can convince Emilia to make me her dirty little secret...EmiliaCarter is still the only one I want and the only one I desire... -
Stepbrother's Secret by Jessa Kane
Tristan Garner is heading into his second term as the Governor of Connecticut and must remain scandal-free if he wants a shot at the White House one day. There is no room for mistakes. But when Cate, Tristan’s much younger stepsister comes into his life unexpectedly, not even the threat to his political career can keep him away from such tempting—and forbidden—fruit... -
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen
A queen now in exile as a traitor, Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father, helpless to do anything to stop the destruction. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows there is only one reason her father is keeping him alive: as bait for his traitorous daughter.And it is bait she fully intends to take...from hate to love · royalty · arranged marriage · historical · war · new adult · fantasy · forbidden love · strong heroine · paranormal -
Ruined King by C.N. Crawford
I've restored my soul, but now I'm trapped in the Citadel, separated from Ali. Worse, she believes I've betrayed her. And she's desperate to kill me. Even as I work to save her, a great reckoning between the tribes of Elves threatens to ruin my plans. And if I don't solve this, Ali and I will both end up in Hel...paranormal · vampires · urban fantasy · fantasy · angels · demons · magic · new adult · from hate to love · fae -
Sweet Virginia by Caroline Kepnes
Audible narration by Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars)What’s a woman to do when she fails to live up to feminine ideals? It depends on what she’s willing to give up in this darkly comic short story by Caroline Kepnes, the bestselling author of You.Shelby is struggling with parenthood, marriage, a passive-aggressive mother, and unemployment... -
Majesty by Katharine McGee
Is America ready for its first queen?Power is intoxicating. Like first love, it can leave you breathless. Princess Beatrice was born with it. Princess Samantha was born with less. Some, like Nina Gonzalez, are pulled into it. And a few will claw their way in. Ahem, we're looking at you Daphne Deighton... -
Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Me and my kings have come as close to breaking as I ever could have feared.Just as we were finding a way to get past our difficulties, the stars have torn us apart...urban fantasy · fantasy · new adult · magic · suspense · shapeshifters · paranormal · vampires · witches · humor -
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Billion Dollar Enemy by Olivia Hayle
My one-night stand turns out to be my billion-dollar enemy.Yeah, I’m screwed—and unfortunately not that way.I meet a handsome man at the bar, the kind you only dream about. You know the one? He drinks his whiskey neat and power oozes from his suit-clad form. The night we spend together is perfect—I’ll treasure the memory for as long as I live.Until I discover who he is... -
Teen Titans: Beast Boy by Kami Garcia
Garfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the 17-year-old with green streaks in his hair can’t find a way to stand out–and the clock is ticking. Senior year is almost over. If Gar doesn’t find a way to impress the Chosen Ones–the social elite at Bull Creek High School–he will never know what it’s like to matter... -
Finding Us by M.K. Harper
It feels like I've lived several lifetimes in the span of a couple months. So much has changed, but it seems some things still remain the same. Specifically, my penchant for crap luck.Dear Ole Dad is back. In living, breathing shit-brown color. Our bonding ceremony has already been delayed once, but I'll be damned if I let anything else stand in our way. Including my father... -
Unbirthday by Liz Braswell
The 10th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her...fantasy · young adult · historical · magic · glimpses-kisses · victorian · monsters · class difference · friends to lovers · war -
Where Love Begins Book 3) by Julianne MacLean
Return to the glittering world of Julianne MacLean’s popular American Heiress Trilogy with this romantic, emotionally powerful spin-off series—Can This Be LoveLord Martin Langdon has been deeply wounded by love in the past, so he takes pride in his scandalous reputation where the art of seduction is a most rewarding—and emotionally painless—pastime... -
Love According to Lily Book 1) by Julianne MacLean
Return to the glittering world of Julianne MacLean’s popular American Heiress Trilogy with this romantic, emotionally powerful spin-off series—Can This Be LoveBeing raised in a strict, humorless household did nothing to dampen Lady Lily Langdon’s wildly romantic nature—nor cool her lifelong affection for Edward Wallis, Earl of Whitby, her elder brother’s oldest, dearest friend... -
To Annabelle, With Love Book 2) by Julianne MacLean
Return to the glittering world of Julianne MacLean’s popular American Heiress Trilogy with this romantic, emotionally powerful spin-off series—Can This Be LoveIf the man is as wicked as they paint him to be, why does he make Annabelle feel so wonderful?Annabelle Lawson knew nothing about the handsome and charismatic stranger she met on the train—only that he would make an ideal model for the... -
Yours to Keep by Lauren Layne
An irresistible baseball star and a resistant hometown girl stumble into love in a flirty romance by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne.Pro baseball shortstop Carter Ramsey is about to be Citizen magazine’s Man of the Year, but the only title that matters to him is out of reach: World Series MVP. Benched by a recent injury, Carter retreats to his hometown to recover...sports · humor · new adult · contemporary · friends to lovers · athletes · love triangle · sweet heroine · small town · strong heroine -
Real Fake Love by Pippa Grant
If people have polar opposites, Luca Rossi is mine.His butt is in the baseball hall of fame. Mine’s comfortably seated in the hall of lame.When he’s not snagging fly balls out in center field, he’s modeling in shampoo commercials. I once jammed my own finger while stirring cookie dough, and sometimes I forget shampoo is a thing.He’s a total cynic when it comes to love...humor · sports · contemporary · new adult · friends to lovers · athletes · grumpy sunshine · cold hero · dual-pov · baseball -
Fable by Adrienne Young
For seventeen-year-old Fable, the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows, the sea is the only home she has ever known. It’s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. The next day her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little food...fantasy · young adult · pirates · high fantasy · from hate to love · magic · paranormal · found-family · m-f · boss & employee -
Evil's Pawn by Raven Dark, Olivia Alexander
He promised to make me pay for stealing from his club. But now, he's decided that owning me is not enough. The scorching hot, frighteningly dark, and unrelentingly dangerous monster who holds me captive won't be satisfied until he's broken me... -
Corrupted Empire: A Dark Mafia Romance by Nicole Fox
We had a chance at paradise. Then I watched it all burn.Lies. Secrets. Shadows. Blood.My world is filled with these things. I thought I knew how to navigate them.I was wrong.And it’s about to cost me everything.My empire is crumbling, because I made the same mistakes my father did.But it’s not just riches I’m losing.It’s also the only chance I ever had at happiness... -
Sicko by Amo Jones
He was my foster brother.He swore to protect me.He failed.They all failed.I’m an open box of passé photographs, snapped in chaste daylight, but filtered in sepia. I’m the past that he tried to forget, and he was the future I needed. When he left six years ago, I screamed for him every night. But then it all stopped. My screams were suddenly muffled by cruelty, and further coaxed by pain... -
Love & Other Detours: Love & Gelato / Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch
Set in the far-off and beautiful countrysides of Italy and Ireland, Jenna Evans Welch’s New York Times bestselling romances about life, love, and the true meaning behind the word family are now together in one charming package.From Italy to Ireland, love can be found anywhere... -
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Chaos by Iris Johansen
Meet Alissa Flynn, a CIA agent who is willing to go rogue if it means catching a cold-blooded killer in this high-stakes thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen... -
The Kidnapper's Accomplice by C.J. Archer
To investigate the source of gossip about Cyclops, Willie does the unthinkable – she dons a dress. However her plan goes awry when she’s kidnapped by a disgruntled magician with the power to detonate gunpowder at will. The magician forces India and Matt to race all over London in the hunt for her before the bombs go off...fantasy · mystery · historical · magic · steampunk · paranormal · urban fantasy · young adult · suspense -
With a Twist by Kate Sherwood
Oliver Twist has been taking care of himself for years, ever since he ran away from his last foster home. Life isn’t great, but at least Fagin makes sure Oliver’s clients pay him what he’s worth. And a night with Oliver is worth quite a lot.John Brownlow has been searching for Oliver for years. He needs to be sure his old friend’s son is being taken care of, but that’s not all he wants... -
Screwed by K.M. Neuhold
I've had my fair share of less than proud relationship moments, but waking up married to my brother-in-law's best friend is a new low.A drunken wedding to a man who already rejected me once? Check. A hefty bet about how long it will last? Check. My feisty new husband, determined to make our friends pay up? Double check...contemporary · m-m · forced proximity · friends to lovers · humor · slow burn · erotica · friends-benefits · fake relationship · queer -
The Bachelors of the Ridge: The Complete Series by Karla Sorensen
FIVE epic romance novels in ONE box set! From Amazon bestselling author, Karla Sorensen, comes the complete Bachelors of the Ridge series, five interconnected standalone novels for your binge-reading pleasure. Each book in the box set features a different couple, following a group of five guy friends in the mountains of Colorado as they find their happily ever after... -
Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor
From bestselling author Mary Ellen Taylor comes a story about profound loss, hard truths, and an overgrown greenhouse full of old secrets. Adrift in the wake of her father’s death, a failed marriage, and multiple miscarriages, Libby McKenzie feels truly alone. Though her new life as a wedding photographer provides a semblance of purpose, it’s also a distraction from her profound pain... -
The Best Friend Zone by Nicole Snow
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow comes an intense, heartwarming, and funny standalone read where friends-to-lovers insanity is fate for two stubborn hearts.Just friends? Is a peach pie to the face “just” a little mishap?I know what I felt the day Quinn Faulkner saved me from death by dessert.My best friend was always The One. The Impossible.Older. Flawless...