Top new romance books out this week: 12 Sep - 18 Sep 2021
Last updated:
September 18, 2021
This week featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Cate C. Wells, Zoey Draven, Liane Moriarty, K.A. Tucker, Brigid Kemmerer, Cora Reilly, Jay Kristoff, Adelaide Forrest, Cat Sebastian and many more.
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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships--but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation... -
Heavy by Cate C. Wells
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Heavy: Dina is off limits. She’s my brother Wall’s little sister. She’s wired different, and despite the malice aforethought, she’s innocent. She wants me to help her bury a body. I want to unravel her beautiful brain.I want to let her explore me—and watch the light in her eyes when she discovers what she needs and how badly she needs it. I want her... -
Kraving Tavak by Zoey Draven
A female is the last thing I want or need.Doesn’t matter if they’re Laoti, or Luxirian, or human….females mean trouble and I’m so vauking tired of trouble.What I want is to spend my days in peace. After years of working in a brothel, of being pawed at and owned and consumed by women, I want to be left alone.Then I see her... -
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Liane Moriarty comes a novel that looks at marriage, siblings, and how the people we love the most can hurt us the deepestThe Delaney family love one another dearly—it’s just that sometimes they want to murder each other . . -
Fallen Empire by K.A. Tucker
From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the thrilling conclusion to the dark and sexy Dirty Empire series.Mercy Wheeler and Gabriel Easton’s sordid tale ends in Fallen Empire as Gabriel must save Mercy and escape his father’s grip once and for all.Fallen Empire is the fourth book in the Dirty Empire series and should be read after Sweet Mercy, Gabriel Fallen, and Dirty Empire... -
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Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
A fantasy series about a kingdom divided by corruption, the prince desperately holding it together, and the girl who will risk everything to bring it crashing down.The kingdom of Kandala is on the brink of disaster. Rifts between sectors have only worsened since a sickness began ravaging the land, and within the Royal Palace, the king holds a tenuous peace with a ruthless hand... -
By Sin I Rise by Cora Reilly
Maddox – Mad Dog – White hates everything the name Vitiello stands for, after he witnessed his father and his men getting butchered by the Capo of the Italian mob in their territory. Raised by his uncle, the president of the Tartarus MC, Maddox is destined to follow in his footsteps. Now their chapter is on the rise again, but for their ultimate triumph they need to destroy the Vitiello empire...suspense · new adult · super rich hero · mafia · contemporary · erotica · dark · angst · abduction · disabilities and marks -
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hands sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night.It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · dark · high fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · dystopian · young adult · new adult -
Dreams of the Vengeful by Adelaide Forrest
Our love was written in blood, but our dream was born from death.Once upon a time, I had it all.Born heir apparent to one of the Six Families,I was destined for greatness.Wealth and power were in my blood, andsweet Thalia was one more means to an end... -
Peter Cabot Gets Lost by Cat Sebastian
Summer 1960:After years of scraping by, Caleb Murphy has graduated from college and is finally getting to start a new life. Except he suddenly has no way to get from Boston to Los Angeles. Then, to add to his misery, there's perfect, privileged Peter Cabot offering to drive him... -
Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh
The discovery of human remains unearths another nightmare from Sheriff Bree Taggert’s past in a bone-chilling thriller by #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.Twenty-seven years ago, Sheriff Bree Taggert’s father killed her mother, then himself. Now Bree and her younger brother, Adam, find human bones on the grounds of their abandoned family farm... -
Hate To Want You by Vanessa Booke, Lexy Timms, Torie James, Sahara Roberts
I hate to want you.... but I will have you.Obsessive rivals. Arrogant bastards. Beautiful bullies with dirty mouths and bodies to die for.The men are powerful, irresistible, and totally unavailable. The women are gorgeous, witty, and ready to set the world on fire. They've all got nothing--or maybe everything--to prove. Enemies clash and tensions rise in a sizzling battle between love and hate... -
Chasing Cthulhu by Bebe Harper
Hiding from her problems as she vacations at a beach house, Gloria's only concerns are walking her dog, relaxing by the pool, and kayaking. Then she spots a strange sea-creature stalking her as she paddles around a secluded cove.Little does she know the mysterious creature is a tentacle alien!Lu cannot help but follow this pretty Earth-Human around while he is waiting for rescue... -
Winterlight by Kristen Britain
This seventh novel of the Green Rider series follows the adventures of messenger, magic wielder, and knight Karigan G'ladheon as she fights to save king and country from dark magic and a looming war.After her capture at the hands of Grandmother and the Second Empire, Karigan G'ladheon is making halting progress towards recovery...fantasy · high fantasy · magic · young adult · medieval · war · humor · dark · paranormal · historical -
Wizard of the Grove by Tanya Huff
IN THE AGE OF GODS--dwarfs, centaurs, and other Elder Races roamed the lands freely, and the race of Mortals was created as a mere plaything for Lord Death. IN THE AGE OF WIZARDS--the very earth was tortured by the power games of these immortal children of gods, till wizardry went too far, and the dragons flew to bring the wizards and the world down in flames... -
BJ Alex 5 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly
From the author of the international bestsellers The Light Over London and The Whispers of War comes “a compelling read, filled with lovable characters and an alluring twist of fates” (Ellen Keith, author of The Dutch Wife) about five women living across three different times whose lives are all connected by one very special garden... -
The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl, Justis Bolding
When the vampire who turned Holly into the undead in 1987 (leaving her as a 16-year-old with badly crimped hair for all eternity) breaks up with her, she's approached by two girls he also claimed to love, turned, then ditched. But their plan to kill him before he can strike again grows complicated when Holly starts to fall for the mortal girl they're trying to protect...fantasy · young adult · vampires · f-f · paranormal · urban fantasy · contemporary · vengeance · non-human-heroine -
It All Comes Back to You by Farah Naz Rishi
Two exes must revisit their past after their siblings start dating in this rom-com perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Morgan Matson. A Parade Best YA of the Year! After Kiran Noorani’s mom died, Kiran vowed to keep her dad and sister, Amira, close—to keep her family together . But when Amira announces that she’s dating someone, Kiran’s world is turned upside down... -
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Scouts by Samantha Towle, Penelope Douglas, J.M. Walker, Natasha Preston
The troop is all grown up, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped using the badges they earned.Follow the irresistible men of the River Scouts as they journey through the twisted path that fate has set them on.Each River Scout has a story to tell.A truth they can’t hide.But will they come out unscathed?There’s only one way to find out.. -
A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
Hi Mich. It’s Gabe.After burning out in her corporate marketing career, Michelle Amato has built a thriving freelance business as a graphic designer. So what if her love life is nonexistent? She’s perfectly fine being the black sheep of her marriage-obsessed Puerto Rican-Italian family. Besides, the only guy who ever made her want happily-ever-after disappeared thirteen years ago... -
Night of a Thousand Stars by Deanna Raybourn
New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn returns with a Jazz Age tale of grand adventure On the verge of a stilted life as an aristocrat's wife, Poppy Hammond does the only sensible thing—she flees the chapel in her wedding gown... -
Murder on the Golden Arrow by Magda Alexander
What’s a bright young woman to do when her brother becomes the main suspect in a murder? Why, solve the case, of course.England. 1923. After a year away at finishing school where she learned etiquette, deportment, and the difference between a salad fork and a fish one, Kitty Worthington is eager to return home... -
An Observant Wife by Naomi Ragen
In this rich and compassionate novel, An Observant Wife, Naomi Ragen continues the love story between newly observant California-girl Leah and ultra-Orthodox widower Yaakov from An Unorthodox Match... -
The Lie by Karla Sorensen
Rule number 1 for the team owner’s daughter? Don’t date the players. Especially not hotheaded tight ends with tattoos and impulse control problems. That’s why Dominic Walker is completely off my radar. Sort of. Babysitting the team troublemaker when he’s forced to volunteer for the foundation where I work means I can’t exactly avoid him. I wish I had though... -
Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach
A novel that unpacks just how complicated new love can get…when you fall for your enemy.Eliza Quan is the perfect candidate for editor in chief of her school paper. That is, until ex-jock Len DiMartile decides on a whim to run against her. Suddenly her vast qualifications mean squat because inexperienced Len—who is tall, handsome, and male—just seems more like a leader... -
The After Show by A.J. Sherwood
Smith, his soul shattered after suffering a crushing personal loss, is left to fight for the survival of his son and the new colony on a planet that’s far more dangerous than anyone expected.WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Science Fiction Series~~~“This sensational book is a breathtaking page-turner with an enthralling storyline that rivals a Star Trek episode...m-m · paranormal · vampires · magic · contemporary · humor · fantasy · shapeshifters · witches · urban fantasy -
Head Above Water by CE Ricci
That’s the thing about hearts—Like waves, they break too.Grief.I’ve never battled with the raw, debilitating pain that comes with it.Then a twist of fate hits me out of nowhere, and I can barely keep from drowning.It’s like weights tied to my ankles in the middle of a raging ocean.I’m helpless, with no way to swim back to the surface...new adult · m-m · from hate to love · contemporary · angst · cheating · stepbrother · other-man-woman · death · explicit-plentiful -
Hellfire Crown by Meg Xuemei X.
Secrets destroy relationships, and both Loki and I have too many.They aren’t the only barrier between us.The Bride Trials has turned on me and the blood contract demands I murder my mate. Our mating bond isn’t playing nice either; it nags me to mate with the King of the Underworld every second, despite my life and sanity hanging by a thin thread...fantasy · fae · paranormal · from hate to love · magic · demons · fated-mates · erotica · vampires · werewolves -
Courting Darkness by Quinn Arthurs, Katie May
My whole life has been characterized by fighting. Fighting my family. And fighting for my life. Trust me—the first one is completely voluntary, and a lot of fun. The second? Not so much. To say my family dynamic is weird is the understatement of the century. I held my first sword when I was only five years old, and I learned how to dispose of a body before I turned ten...paranormal · vampires · urban fantasy · fantasy · reverse harem · fae · magic · high-school · fated-mates · poly -
Shielding Ember by Susan Stoker
For as long as she can remember, Ember Maxwell’s life hasn’t been her own. A world-renowned influencer, she’s a brand unto herself, created by her parents—who also want Olympic glory for their only daughter. Years of grueling training have led to Seoul, Korea, and a spot on the modern pentathlon team. It’s a turning point for Ember in more ways than one... -
Doubt by Jenny Schwartz
Alien mysteries. Parental responsibilities. The scout ship Kangaroo has jumped into trouble.Nora Devi intended to leave her old life behind. But when a quick detour to acquire the funds for a new identity goes awry, she finds herself plunged ever deeper into the troubles she hoped to avoid.The Human Sector is a stash of fuel cells just waiting for a spark to explode... -
Mind Over Magic by Lindsay Buroker
As a bookish, introverted database programmer, Morgen Keller never thought she was a candidate for a midlife crisis. That was before her husband divorced her, her boss let her go, and her grandmother died. Forty wasn’t supposed to look like this...paranormal · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · fantasy · suspense · witches · humor · magic · werewolves · third-person-pov -
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Broken by Magic by Lindsay Buroker
Even before our heroes discovered a portal to other realms, Jak Freedar wanted to seek out powerful allies to help overthrow the tyrannical wizard rulers of his home world. Instead, he chanced across a dragon egg and is now the surrogate father of a hatchling. Since he found the egg, taking care of the young dragon is his responsibility... -
Twisted Creek by K.C. Kean
I have nothing left to give this twisted town, not a single ounce. I’ve let them beat me down, almost break me, but it’s time I fixed my ‘Grady’ jersey, and show them I will do anything to protect what is mine.Trying to survive Knight’s Creek without Xavier, Hunter, and Tobias is harder than I care to admit. I have to give it my all and try again; I have to run...contemporary · new adult · sports · reverse harem · poly · dark · explicit-plentiful · suspense · menage · anal sex -
True Dead by Faith Hunter
Jane Yellowrock goes back to the city where it all began in the newest installment of this thrilling New York Times bestselling series.Jane used to hunt vampires, but now she’s their queen. She’s holed up in the mountains with the Yellowrock Clan, enjoying a little peace, when a surprise attack on her people proves that trouble is brewing...urban fantasy · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · magic · witches · shapeshifters · werewolves · mystery · strong heroine -
Daughters of War by Dinah Jefferies
France, 1944.Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war.Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening.Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost... -
Entranced by Sylvia Mercedes
THE PRINCE AND THE LIBRARIAN . . .Clara is an Obligate—a human servant at the Court of Dawn.She doesn’t know why. She knows only that she broke the Pledge and must therefore spend her days obliging the every whim of a capricious fae princess. If she can keep her head down and follow the rules, she might survive to the end of her Obligation, spending her days working in the vast palace library... -
Last Round by Charity Ferrell
What’s the best way to get back at your cheating ex?Give every guy who hits on you his number. That’s what I did when I met Silas. Little did I know, we’d see each other again.One run-in leads to another.One fake date leads to a friendship.That friendship leads to feelings.But everyone knows feelings and friendship doesn't mix.We’re too much the same.It’d never work out... -
Hard Hitting & Misleading by Amanda M. Lee
Avery Shaw is back from her honeymoon and on the prowl for a story. She wants to prove that marriage has softened her – nothing ever could – and the way she’s going to do that is by rocking the news world with something monumental.Then a body drops in her neighborhood, only blocks away from her house, and the hunt is on...