Top new romance books out this week: 15 Nov - 21 Nov 2020
Last updated:
November 21, 2020
This week featuring new releases by Rina Kent, Ellen Kushner, Aliette de Bodard, K.F. Breene, Alexis Hall, Regine Abel, Chloe Gong, Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland, Catherine McKenzie, Shawn Klomparens, Ivy Asher, H. Hunting and many more.
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Rise of a Queen by Rina Kent
Nothing is fair in love. This is my kingdom. My territory.I own everything and control everyone, Aurora included.She shouldn’t have barged into my world with no armour.She shouldn’t have caught my attention with no warning.Alas, she did.Then she thought she could disappear.If a battle is what it’ll take to protect and own her, I’ll shed blood.Wars aren’t fair, and neither am I...suspense · age difference · from hate to love · super rich hero · erotica · alpha male · dark · contemporary · new adult · vengeance -
Silk and Steel: A Queer Speculative Adventure Anthology by Ellen Kushner, Aliette de Bodard, Elizabeth Davis, Django Wexler
There are many ways to be a heroine.Princess and swordswoman, lawyer and motorcyclist, scholar and barbarian: there are many ways to be a heroine. In this anthology, seventeen authors find new ways to pair one weapon-wielding woman and one whose strengths lie in softer skills.“Which is more powerful, the warrior or the gentlewoman?” these stories ask... -
Magical Midlife Invasion: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel by K.F. Breene
Jessie's new life adjustment is well underway. The tough alpha Austin has joined her team, and she has painstakingly learned to fly. Life is going a-okay.That is, until her parents decide to visit....They don't know anything about magic, about Jessie's new digs, or about the crazy crew living in and around Jessie's house. She must do everything in her power to keep the truth away from them...contemporary · paranormal · vampires · humor · shapeshifters · demons · witches · fantasy · urban fantasy · magic -
Smoke & Ashes by Alexis Hall
I like my whiskey like I like my women: stretching a metaphor way too far.A couple of years ago I screwed up so badly that everybody I remotely cared about wound up dead, nearly dead, or just plain betraying me. Some days, I’m sober enough to care.My list of “things I really don’t need right now” starts with a condescending octogenarian werewolf having a go at me for banging a Marchioness... -
Claiming Thalia by Regine Abel
She was a pawn coveted by kings.From the moment of her birth, Thalia has been groomed to become a Blood Maiden to a vampire. As a human born in one of the colonies of Karthia, Thalia’s extremely rare blood type is her ticket out of the life of poverty and hardship that normally befalls her species. During her first Blood Fair, she intends to entice the Vampire Lord Konstantin into claiming her... -
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These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery.A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang—a network of criminals far above the law...fantasy · young adult · from hate to love · historical · mystery · urban fantasy · mafia · paranormal · forbidden love · new adult -
Scrooged by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
"SEXY SCROOGE"The Last thing I needed was to share and Uber with Scrooge - a cocky lawyer on a snowy Christmas Eve. It was bad enough I was on my way to court for the gift of eviction.Although maybe today wouldn't turn out so bad after all.The Sexy Scrooge and I started to connect as we trudged our way through a storm. Our ride was about to end...anthologies · super rich hero · christmas · contemporary · humor · new adult · clean · career professional · innocent -
First Street by Catherine McKenzie, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, Jasmine Guillory
As four young clerks dive headfirst into the world of the Supreme Court, they’re forced to face the high-pressure decisions and shocking secrets that could make or break their careers. (8 episodes total... -
The Bone Witch by Ivy Asher
I never thought in a million years that the bones would choose me.The power, the magic, was supposed to go to someone else in the family. I was counting on it.But now my Grammy Ruby is gone, and here the bones sit on my kitchen table.I thought bitter relatives would be my biggest problem. But I’ve barely had time to find a familiar before trouble comes a-knocking...paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · witches · magic · humor · mystery · from hate to love · slow burn · sassy heroine -
Little Lies by H. Hunting
I don’t want you. You mean nothing to me. I never loved you. I turned my words into swords.And I cut her down. Shoved the blade in and watched her fall. I said I’d never hurt her, and I did. Years later, I’m faced with all the little lies, the untruths, the false realities, the damage I inflicted, when all I wanted was to indulge my obsession. Lavender Waters is the princess in the tower...contemporary · new adult · sports · from hate to love · athletes · friends to lovers · young adult · college · angst · erotica -
Wild Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
One is new to love.One is bad at love.One denies love.Twenty-one-year-old, foul-mouthed Olympian, Sullivan Meadows, just made a huge mistake. She told her bodyguards-her buddies, her pals-they could take her virginity. Words forever engrained in her brain.And theirs.Akara Kitsuwon & Banks Moretti are best friends, sworn to protect each other and their client Sullivan... -
The Faire by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Will Cora break, or will she bend…is this the beginning, or the end?Everything Cora thought she knew about Harrow Faire was a lie.All of it.Now as the lines in the sand are drawn, as a war for the Heart of the Faire builds, she must discover how much she is willing to sacrifice to save the people she has come to think of as Family... -
Crown of Shadows by K.M. Shea
The fae of the Night Court are desperately searching for a new monarch to crown before the Court collapses.I couldn’t care less. I’ve done everything I can to bury my fae blood and embrace my human half. That changes when some fae nobles show up on my doorstep and announce that I’m the next Queen of the Night Court.Becoming an unwilling fae queen? Check. Inheriting a terrible mess? Double check...paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · young adult · marriage of convenience · clean · vampires · royalty · magic · fae -
Rushing In by Claire Kingsley
She’s the one girl he can’t have. With his dimpled grin and devilish charm, firefighter Gavin Bailey is hot as a five-alarm fire and twice as dangerous. The youngest of five brothers, he’s the daredevil of the family. Until the unexpected strikes and he finds himself sidelined. Skylar Stanley’s life didn’t just fall apart. It exploded. Spectacularly... -
Ignite by Cassandra Robbins
ANTOINETTEAxel Fontaine has a giant…At least that’s what everyone says. Unfortunately, it’s true.All. Of. It.He’s dangerous, scary, and addictive. Without a doubt, the last person I should fall for is the VP of the Disciples MC.I’m out of my league.He’s a six-foot-four, blue-eyed biker god.I’m an ex-ballerina turned stripper who should run away... -
Pretending: A Novel by Holly Bourne
April is kind, pretty and relatively normal—yet she can’t seem to get past date five. Every time she thinks she’s found someone to trust, they reveal themselves to be awful, leaving her heartbroken. And angry. Until she realizes that what men are really looking for is Gretel.Gretel is perfect—beautiful but low maintenance, sweet but never clingy, sexy but not a slut... -
Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert
William Reid is nothing special, except for his billion-dollar acting career and his, you know, face. (Apparently, it’s a good one.) Winning ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ was nice, but this Christmas, he has more important goals in mind... like finally winning over his best friend’s little sister, the super-smart and kinda-scary Abbie Farrell... -
Break Me by Meagan Brandy
I had a plan, and it was solid. Track down what was hidden away and take pleasure in toying with it. Toying with her. It worked like a charm.Until it didn’t. Turned out, the feisty little thing I found was far from what I hoped for. She was different from all I knew and more than I expected. She was light, and I’m the bastard who led her into darkness.But this girl..contemporary · new adult · sports · angst · from hate to love · bad boys · alpha male · cruel hero · suspense · young adult -
Mistletoe Kisses by Monica Murphy, Cambria Hebert, Ginger Scott, Micalea Smeltzer
Are you ready to fall in love under the mistletoe?Join fourteen bestselling authors as they take you back to some of their favorite worlds, with this collection of all-new young and new adult short stories.‘Tis the season for friendship, family, first love, and FEELS... -
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Sins He Taught Me: A Dark Mafia Romance by Nicole Fox
He ripped me from my life and made me his. Now he wants my help. But some sins can never be forgiven.Matvei Morozov.A name that’s haunted my family for years.A whisper in the shadows. A monster in the darkness.Now, the billionaire mob boss has claimed me as collateral.That means I’m his—until my father pays his debts.His to touch.His to bend.His to own... -
Heart Of The Hounded: An Eden Academy Prequel by Grace McGinty
Hey, are you okay?Are you a supernatural too, being hunted as a trophy? Do you have nowhere to go and no one to turn to?Eden is here. We can provide protection. Safety. Understanding.You just have to find us first.When Layla stumbled across the Big, Bad Wolf, her life changed forever. Now that her eyes are open to all the things that go bump in the night? There's no going back... -
Bound by Forever by Samantha Young, S. Young
Niamh Farren has been burdened by knowledge for most of her life. As one of seven fae children born into the human world with the ability to open the gate to Faerie, Niamh’s mission is to guide her fae brethren to do what’s right. Because Niamh has seen what will happen to the human world if she does not protect the gate...paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · vampires · witches · werewolves · fae · magic · urban fantasy · from hate to love -
Dream Bites Cookbook: Cooking with the Commandos by Kristen Ashley, Suzanne M. Johnson
From New York Times bestseller Kristen Ashley and USA Today bestseller Suzanne M. Johnson…See what’s cooking!You’re invited to Denver and into the kitchens of Hawk Delgado’s commandos: Daniel “Mag” Magnusson, Boone Sadler, Axl Pantera and Augustus “Auggie” Hero as they share with you some of the goodness they whip up for their women... -
Play Rough: A Reverse Harem Enemies-to-Lovers Romance by Eva Ashwood
Play Rough is the thrilling second installment in the Black Rose Kisses series.Note: The blurb below contains spoilers for the first book, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you've finished reading book one, Fight Dirty. Cool? Cool.***Vengeance is coming. And she’s a cold-blooded bitch.I can still hear the gunshot. Still see the blank look on Sloan’s face as he pulled the trigger... -
Duke I'd Like to F... by Nicola Davidson, Sierra Simone, Joanna Shupe, Eva Leigh
He’s got big duke energy…The Chasing of Eleanor Vane - Sierra SimoneAjax Dartham, the Duke of Jarrell, has a problem. And that problem is his future niece-in-law. When the clever and capable Lady Eleanor Vane—understandably—runs off into the night rather than marry his horrible nephew, the Duke has a choice... -
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 9 by Naoko Takeuchi
Amidst the chaos caused by Usagi and Chibi-Usa's body swap, courtesy of the Amazoness PallaPalla, the Sailor Guardians' primary concern remains Mamoru's illness and its possible link to the newcomers in town, the Dead Moon Circus. The Amazonesses and their circus animal lackeys go after the Guardians one by one, tempting them with false visions... -
Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw
Be careful of the dark, dark wood… Especially the woods surrounding the town of Fir Haven. Some say these woods are magical. Haunted, even. Rumored to be a witch, only Nora Walker knows the truth. She and the Walker women before her have always shared a special connection with the woods... -
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 10 by Naoko Takeuchi
The threat of the Dead Moon Circus is so great that the outer planet Guardians return to fight alongside their compatriots. But with Usagi now coughing up black blood as well, are they too late? And to make things worse, Queen Nehelenia's servant, Zirconia, casts another curse upon Usagi and Mamoru, sending them both back into childhood... -
No Good Mitchell by Riley Hart, Devon McCormack
BRODYA night on the town after a long workweek at my family's distillery should include shots and dancing--not a hot kiss with a handsome stranger. I'm straight...at least, that's what I figured until I find myself locking lips with a sexy city boy. Now all my circuits are going haywire, and the spark that ignites between us makes me even more curious... -
Merry Cherry Christmas by Keira Andrews
A nice boy gets naughty...Redheaded freshman Jeremy "Cherry" Rourke is certainly living up to his childhood nickname, although still being inexperienced is the least of his concerns. After coming out, his parents barely talk to him. He hasn't made any friends at university. Worst of all, he's about to spend Christmas completely alone in an empty dorm...m-m · christmas · contemporary · new adult · friends to lovers · sports · college · humor · athletes · virgin hero -
Fabled Kingdoms by C.R. Jane
Book 7 of the Amazon Top 50 international bestselling series... I would never leave you. It just may take me a second to find you. No matter what life Eva has lived, she's always done whatever it takes to save them. Her soulmates.Damon, the fallen angel who would burn the world for her. Beckham, her golden fae, the first boy she ever loved... -
The Boss's Temptation by Jagger Cole
I’m torn between a hero I don’t know, and a monster who makes my knees weak.I come from Bratva royalty. But this is no fairytale, and I’m no princess. Right now, I’m a bartering chip. I’m being pushed to marry the cold, hardened kingpin boss of the Scaliami crime syndicate to smooth over a wrong I didn’t commit.He’s known as a savage. A cold and calculating villain... -
BEASTARS, Vol. 9 by Paru Itagaki
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Gray wolf Legoshi confirms the identity of alpaca Tem’s murderer after a Drama Club member is maimed during rehearsal... -
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Dockside: A Romance Novel by Susan Wiggs
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsRevisit the tranquil shores of Willow Lake in this irresistible tale of a woman’s emotional journey from the heartache of the past to hope for the future.With her daughter off to college, Nina Romano is ready to embark on a new adventure. Motherhood, after all, has left little time for dating, travel and chasing dreams... -
Cricket by Willow Hadley
Witches come of age when they turn eighteen—the age where they reach the full potential of their power and magical abilities.Cricket Kendall's birthday is a little more than a month away. She's just moved to Emery Ridge, Colorado for her senior year of high school in the hopes her eccentric aunt Aurora might help her learn all she needs to know about becoming a full-fledged witch...magic · paranormal · new adult · shapeshifters · witches · fantasy · reverse harem · insta-love · werewolves · menage -
Play With Fire: A Single Mother Fireman Contemporary Romance by Sheridan Anne, Dusty Lambert
AMELIA Single parenting can kiss my ass.It’s go, go, go all the time. Two little faces to feed, two little bodies to keep from harm, and two little asses to keep clean. This was my life, and though it was hard as hell, we were making it work.That is until the world’s cockiest man stalked me through the hardware store with his perfect dimples, wide shoulders, and the darkest eyes I’d ever seen... -
Another Moment in Time: A Collection of Short Stories by Susan Stoker
Four stories by Susan Stoker, including Caroline’s Surprise, Carnal Comfort, Best Christmas Ever, and First Kiss.Caroline’s Surprise- Caroline thinks her husband, Matthew “Wolf” Steel, is taking her out to dinner for their twenty-fifth anniversary, but he’s got a bigger surprise in store... -
When You Least Expect It by Haley Cass
Caroline Parker knows three things to be true. First, she is going to be Boston's most sought after divorce attorney by thirty-five. Second, given how terrible her romantic track record is, falling in love isn't in the cards for her. And third, Christmas only brings her bad luck - being broken up with not once, not twice, but three times during the holidays is proof enough of that... -
Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery
Pia was your typical popular girl in high school – she made friends easily, cheered on the squad, and had her share of dates with the school jocks. But she’s always had a hard time committing to something, or someone.So when her best friend Crystal succumbs to cancer, Pia is devastated, but also shocked by the inheritance her friend has left her – her frozen embryos! Pia’s in a quandary... -
Stealing His Bride by MINK
I can take care of myself. I always have. For that matter, I’ve also taken care of my best friends Aurora and Clover. Keeping them safe has landed me with a concussion after our car accident thanks to a wayward lynx.On top of that, I seem to have landed in a handsome man’s bed. Not just any man, Barrow attends to all my needs and never wants to leave my side...