Top new romance books out this week: 3 Oct - 9 Oct 2021
Last updated:
October 9, 2021
This week featuring new releases by Rina Kent, T. Kingfisher, Tal Bauer, Kerri Maniscalco, Margaret Rogerson, Kathryn Moon, Xiran Jay Zhao, Tatsuya Endo, Eden Finley, Saxon James, Lexi Ryan and many more.
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Tempted by Deception by Rina Kent
My husband. My villain.We started with death and blood.We started with games and carnal pleasure.Adrian and I shouldn't have been together.He's wrong. I'm wrong.What we have is the epitome disaster.Yet, it's impossible to stop.My husband will either destroy me or I'll destroy him.This book is part of a trilogy and is not standalone...mafia · angst · arranged marriage · contemporary · dark · alpha male · age difference · new adult · from hate to love · pregnancy -
Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher
Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he's called to the river to examine the latest in a series of mysterious bodies, mangled by some unknown force.Galen is a paladin of a dead god, lost to holiness and no longer entirely sane...fantasy · m-m · tortured hero · mystery · humor · death · mental illness · dual-pov · third-person-pov · male-pov -
Never Stay Gone by Tal Bauer
Six bodies in a single grave… in the same West Texas country where Dakota left everything behind. Every beat of my heart belongs to you. Thirteen years ago, Dakota Jennings thought he'd found his forever when he fell in love with Shane Carson. But one afternoon shattered their love story, and both Dakota and Shane left Rustler, Texas, with broken hearts...western · m-m · suspense · angst · contemporary · mystery · friends to lovers · military · cowboys · second chances -
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco
After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she’s introduced to a seductive world of vice.She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria... even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons.The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one...fantasy · from hate to love · new adult · young adult · paranormal · witches · magic · demons · mystery · historical -
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead.The dead of Loraille do not rest...fantasy · young adult · paranormal · magic · high fantasy · dark · mystery · historical · demons · death -
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Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon
Eve had one job. Kill Adam.But when her mark for the night turns out to be a gift-wrapped omega, Eve can’t resist delaying the job and enjoying the opportunity before her.One bite is all it takes.That’s what Adam is counting on. One bite and he might live till morning.Success is complicated when the trap he lays catches one bad alpha...paranormal · suspense · reverse harem · fantasy · poly · erotica · abduction · vengeance · african-american · bisexual -
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that the girls often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death... -
Spy x Family, Vol. 6 by Tatsuya Endo
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world... -
Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley, Saxon James
WESTLYThe fall from NHL superstar to domestic disaster was swift and painful. When I became the legal guardian of my five younger siblings, I had no idea what I was doing.One year later, I’m still lost.Coaching CU’s hockey team might be the only thing I’m excelling at. But when our star forward is failing math, I have to do what it takes to keep him on the team...contemporary · sports · m-m · age difference · new adult · bisexual · from hate to love · college · athletes · grumpy sunshine -
Not Without Your Love by Lexi Ryan
Return to Jackson Harbor for the story of two people who never thought to hope for their own happily ever after.Colton McKinley has turned his life around—no more booze, no more drugs, no more self-sabotage. With a new business to run and old promises to keep, the last thing he needs is wild, impulsive Veronica Maddox disrupting his world... -
The Unseelie Prince by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The throne is Valroy’s for the taking…but first, he needs a queen.As the son of the Morrigan and heir to the vacant Unseelie throne, Valroy itches to shed the mantle of prince and take his place as King. To his great regret one ancient tradition stands in his way, demanding he first take a bride...magic · paranormal · legends & fairy tales · fantasy · fae · dark · witches · from hate to love · competent heroine · cruel hero -
Walking in a Witchy Wonderland by Juliette Cross
Getting hexy for the holidays! Mischief and mayhem dominate the holiday season for the Savoie sisters of New Orleans. Five sexy stories set in the STAY A SPELL world you don’t want to miss...anthologies · paranormal · vampires · shapeshifters · christmas · magic · fantasy · witches · multicultural · contemporary -
Tears of Salvation by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel.ISABELLAI was the party crasher.He was the Devil.Three months ago, I suffered a moment of insanity and had a one-night stand without even knowing who the man was.It was hot and unforgettable...contemporary · suspense · mafia · from hate to love · dark · alpha male · angst · rich heroine · explicit-plentiful -
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
It's Zinnia Gray's twenty-first birthday, which is extra-special because it's the last birthday she'll ever have. When she was young, an industrial accident left Zinnia with a rare condition. Not much is known about her illness, just that no one has lived past twenty-one... -
Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Paradise Lagoon is the fourth book of five in the Harlequin Crew series and the full synopsis will be coming soon!I'm sure you're all dying to find out whether your favourite f-ing Shawn gets his HEA so we won't keep you in suspense too...contemporary · new adult · reverse harem · poly · dark · from hate to love · friends to lovers · alpha male · abuse · vengeance -
Unperfect by Susie Tate
When Mia shows up for the interview at a well-known architecture firm, she only has 27p, a squashed loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter to her name. She needs this job. Even if she is scared to death of the owner of the company... -
Say Yes to the Boss by Olivia Hayle
My billionaire boss is the absolute last person I’d marry. Until a deal with the devil forces me down the aisle... ready to say yes to the boss.I once compared Victor St. Clair to Satan, but that’s unkind. Even the devil treats his demons better than St. Clair treats me. I know his schedule by heart. He can’t remember my first name.So when he calls me into his office, I’m expecting another rant... -
The Masks We Burn by AJ Wolf, Lee Jacquot
Amora Joy Orlov. The thorn in my side, the bane of my existence. The woman with the loud bark and even harsher bite. Cutthroat and defiant, she’s everything I don’t want, but exactly what I need. And as luck would have it, she also needs something from me. A deal is struck; use each other until we both get what we want. It should have been easy, and even easier to walk away in the end... -
Once More Upon a Time by Roshani Chokshi
Once upon a dream, there was a prince named Ambroseand a princess named Imelda who loved each other...But alas, no more."What a witch takes, a witch does not give back!"their friends and family warn.They resign themselves to this loveless fate...A year and a day pass.And then their story truly begins..humor · young adult · paranormal · fantasy · magic · legends & fairy tales · witches · royalty · new adult · short-king -
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Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Pretty Little Liars meets Teen Wolf in this fast-paced, sharply funny, and patriarchy-smashing graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle. When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular clique, she can’t believe her luck—and she can’t believe their secret, either: they’re werewolves. Fans of Mariko Tamaki and Elana K...young adult · fantasy · f-f · paranormal · werewolves · contemporary · urban fantasy · high-school · monsters · shapeshifters -
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
A feel-good, holiday-themed romantic comedy about identical twins who switch lives in the days leading up to Christmas--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze and Josie Silver's One Day in December. All they want for Christmas is a different life. When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A... -
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
A feel-good, holiday-themed romantic comedy about identical twins who switch lives in the days leading up to Christmas--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze and Josie Silver's One Day in December. All they want for Christmas is a different life.When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A... -
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
All her life, Annie has played it nice and safe. After being unceremoniously dumped by her longtime boyfriend, Annie seeks a fresh start. She accepts a teaching position that moves her from Manhattan to a small village upstate. She’s stunned by how perfect and picturesque the town is. The people are all friendly and warm...fantasy · witches · paranormal · magic · contemporary · urban fantasy · mystery · humor · suspense · dark -
Corrode by Sarah Bailey
Francis Beaufort - FamineThey say you shouldn’t hoard your wealth.Those people know nothing of the power it brings.Drake, West, Prescott and I are untouchable.The men known as the Four Horsemen.Gods ruling over our kingdom.There are some secrets in this world greater than others. Our fifth was going to find that out the hard way...suspense · contemporary · dark · super rich hero · poly · mystery · reverse harem · erotica · bdsm · bondage -
Sistersong by Lucy Holland
“A beautiful reimagining of an old British folklore ballad, Sistersong weaves a captivating spell of myth and magic around the reader.” —Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne My sister’s heart broke on the river – and the river took it and bore it away.In the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in the whisper of the wind, the roots of the trees, the curl of the grass...fantasy · historical · magic · young adult · medieval · witches · contemporary · mystery · paranormal -
The Rot by Siri Pettersen
Tenk deg å være jaget i en ukjent verden. Uten identitet. Uten familie. Uten penger. Alt du har er en menneskejeger, en likfødt, og en grim, gryende visshet om hvem du er.Hirka er strandet i en døende verden, dratt mellom menneskejegere, likfødte og lengselen etter Rime, vennen hun ville gitt alt for å se igjen. I vår urbane virkelighet er hun fritt vilt...fantasy · young adult · magic · urban fantasy · high fantasy · vampires · paranormal · scandinavia · europe -
Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall
Curl up this Christmas with a sparkling romance filled with: • Irresistible friends-to-lovers romance • The kiss that changed everything • Warm nights on the family Christmas tree farm • All your favorite Christmas songs!Nick Winter is just out of the military, and his Christmas homecoming is not going as planned... -
Bluebird by Sharon Cameron
A historical novel, set in postwar New York City.In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, stepping from the fiery aftermath of one war into another, far colder one, where power is more important than principles, and lies are more plentiful than the truth... -
Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling rom-com by Lana Harper.Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one—in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of Thistle Grove in years...fantasy · witches · humor · young adult · paranormal · urban fantasy · contemporary · magic · new adult · f-f -
Canary by Tijan
We were on the front lines in that world, the mafia world. There was nothing soft or glamorous about it. Who you were before no longer mattered. Names didn’t exist. I joined anyway. I had no other choice because they took my sister. Join. Find her. Try and make it out alive. Then he won me in a poker game. I hated him instantly, thinking he was like my other bosses before him. He wasn’t...alpha male · contemporary · abuse · new adult · dark · mafia · suspense · bad boys · from hate to love · angst -
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 5 by Fujita
A tall, quiet gamer boy and a geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It's a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more? This manga comedy is now a hit streaming anime! Extra-long book includes 2 Japanese volumes!RELATIONSHIP RANK INCREASED.. -
A Moment for Us by Corinne Michaels
New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to the Willow Creek Valley Series in this stunning small town/unrequited love romance. Joshua Parkerson has watched his parent’s marriage implode. As the oldest, the responsibility of his four younger siblings fell to him and he doesn’t want to put another child through that... -
Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads.It’s December 23, 1971, and heavy weather is forecast for Chicago... -
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Dark Prince by Jagger Cole
This is not a fairytale.There’s no glass slipper, only shards. Prince Charming is the villain, and happily ever afters are a myth.Except now, I need to construct one.Me, the fake princess, with a make-believe happily never after, to the anti-Prince Charming himself.Coldly beautiful, brutally ruthless, and heir to a criminal empire... -
The Erised Effect by Ada_P_Rix
Hermione and Pansy work in a shop together. Draco, Harry, Theo and Blaise all work together at the Ministry. They all meet up every Friday at the pub to have drinks. Pansy has a new fantasy potion that she likes to call 'The Erised Effect' that she's keen to try out on willing participants ...Boys are so easy to manipulate when alcohol is involved ... -
The Violent Season by Sara Walters
There is something terribly wrong in Wolf Ridge. Every November, every teen is overwhelmed with a hunger for violence…at least, that’s the urban legend.After Wyatt Green’s mother was brutally murdered last Fall, she’s convinced that the November sickness plaguing Wolf Ridge isn’t just a town rumor that everyone ignores…it’s a palpable force infecting her neighbors... -
Doctor Scandalous by J. Saman
I've been dreading this for a year.Okay, that's a lie. I've been dreading this reunion since we graduated high school ten years ago.So why am I here, standing outside the door like the eternal wallflower I am?I'd say it's because my younger sister browbeat me into it, but the truth is, I'm tired of being a nobody. Of never taking a risk with myself and my life.And...well.. -
Playing for Keeps by Sam Hall
I've done all the dumb things.Shaun thought he'd found the one, his mate in Jules only to have the cruelly ripped away. She hadn't even thought to include him in her choosing ceremony. What they'd shared was hot and over and she'd moved on, without him.He could have kept it together, could have kept his honour if it wasn't for that day. She came to talk about it and... this bile came flooding out... -
Longshadow by Olivia Atwater
Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.Abigail Wilder’s father may be the Lord Sorcier of England, but that does not mean that society is willing to accept her as a magician...humor · young adult · historical · legends & fairy tales · regency · christian · fantasy · fae · magic · f-f -
Dragons Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Isla Frost
Why did the dragon cross the road? To eat the stupid human, probably.Welcome to post-revolution Las Vegas. Now a haven for gambling, debauchery, and supernaturals.Of course, it's the idiot humans with new magics of their own that cause the most trouble. That's where I come in.My job as a rookie cop in the Rapid Response unit is to deal with the ongoing teething problems of the magic revolution...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · fae · magic · vampires · new adult · suspense · witches · humor