Top new romance books out this week: 24 Apr - 30 Apr 2022
Last updated:
April 30, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Rebecca Yarros, Rachel Reid, Sarah Adams, J.T. Geissinger, Sara Cate, T. Kingfisher, Amber Nicole, Nikki St. Crowe, Meg Mason, Vaishnavi Patel and many more.
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Reason To Believe by Rebecca Yarros
From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a brand-new small town, older-brother’s best friend standalone romance.“I’ll take them!”That’s what I tell the social worker when my pre-k student and his baby brother need an emergency foster placement. I’ll do anything to keep the brothers from being split up... -
The Long Game by Rachel Reid
The sequel is finally here! Shane and Ilya’s story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from Rachel Reid...from hate to love · sports · athletes · mental illness · erotica · contemporary · m-m · lgbtqia hate · bisexual · angst -
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Discover the heartwarming friends to lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok--now with a new chapter and a Q&A with the author! The friend zone is not the end zone for Bree Camden, who is helplessly in love with her longtime best friend and extremely hot NFL legend, Nathan Donelson... -
Brutal Vows by J.T. Geissinger
An Irish mobster with a brutal grudge.An Italian mafia princess with a dark secret.Two enemy empires joined in sacred marriage vows.Let the hating games begin. Reyna: If this arrogant Irish mobster my brother sold my niece to thinks I’m going to play nice over this arranged marriage BS, he should think again... -
Eyes on Me by Sara Cate
I’m a voyeur—it means I like to watch.And in my line of work, that’s a gift.As one of the four owners of the Salacious Players’ Club, I’m comfortable on the sidelines. This is what I was made to do, and I work better alone.Until the day I stumble on a certain cam girl app and find myself watching the one person I should never have watched—my step-sister.There are three big problems with this... -
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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
This isn't the kind of fairytale where the princess marries a prince.It's the one where she kills him.Marra never wanted to be a hero.As the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter, she escaped the traditional fate of princesses, to be married away for the sake of an uncaring throne...fantasy · magic · witches · paranormal · legends & fairy tales · high fantasy · royalty · fae · humor · mystery -
The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole
World Ender meets Ender of Worlds...A thousand years ago, Dianna gave up her life in the deserts of Erioa to save her dying sister. She called upon anyone who would listen, not expecting a monster far worse than any nightmare to answer. Now she does what Kaden asks, even if that means securing an ancient relic from the very creatures that hunt her. A King thought long dead and long forgotten...fantasy · from hate to love · vampires · high fantasy · new adult · witches · demons · paranormal · magic · forced proximity -
The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe
I spent most of my life feeling dead inside -- until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.It wasn't until Pan and Neverland that I finally felt alive. But things are not all full of magic and sunlight on the island. There's something darker and more sinister haunting the forest...paranormal · fantasy · fae · poly · reverse harem · alpha male · possessive hero · bad boys · pirates · magic -
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
A compulsively readable debut novel—spiky, sharp, intriguingly dark, and tender—about a woman on the edge that combines the psychological insight of Sally Rooney with the sharp humor of Nina Stibbe and the emotional resonance of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.Martha Friel just turned forty. Once, she worked at Vogue and planned to write a novel. Now, she creates internet content... -
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
"Patel’s mesmerizing debut shines a brilliant light on the vilified queen from [the Indian epic] the Ramayana....This easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller’s Circe." –Publishers Weekly (starred review)“I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions—much good it did me.”So begins Kaikeyi’s story...fantasy · historical · south asian · magic · young adult · contemporary · high fantasy · war · paranormal · behind-doors -
Mad Man by Onley James
Avi Mulvaney is many things. Son. Twin. Owner of the fashion label, Gemini. Murderous psychopath. Together, he and his brother, Asa, make one brutally efficient monster, ridding the world of predators who victimize the innocent. History proves Avi and Asa don’t do well apart, but their father has decided to test that theory.Felix Navarro knows exactly who he is. Baby brother. Fashionista...contemporary · m-m · insta-love · suspense · from hate to love · new adult · bdsm · bad boys · erotica · humor -
The Island by Elin Hilderbrand
A summertime story only Elin Hilderbrand can tell: a family in upheaval after a cancelled wedding fill an island summer with heartache, laughter, and surprises. Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wedding, from the floating dance floor in her Connecticut back yard to the color of the cocktail napkins... -
Filthy Elites by Angel Lawson, Sam Mariano, Lexi Archer, May Sage
An Anthology of Enemies to Lovers Romance Standalone Novels Filthy Elites is a collection of scorching hot, full-length, standalone enemies to lovers romance by Sam Mariano, Angel Lawson, Michelle Hercules, Shantel Tessier, Lucy Smoke, May Sage, Eva Chance, Lexi Archer and Gemma Weir...from hate to love · new adult · contemporary · anthologies · high-school · mafia · suspense · dark · rape · dub-con -
Do Me a Favor by Jessa Kane
Posy has reached the height of her ballet career, but if you ask her coach, she is merely mediocre and distracted by the male dancers, which couldn't be further from the truth. But her coach won't listen. Instead, he drags her—still dressed in a tutu and pointe shoes—to his reclusive brother's door, located in an abandoned warehouse... -
Falling for You: Two Novels in One by Lisa Kleypas
Two of bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's beloved novels, now available in one volume, Falling for You.In Married by Morning, for two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters—a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating... -
The Naughty, the Nice and the Nanny by Willa Nash, Aaron Shedlock, Vanessa Edwin
One week with one little girl—an angel, according to my staffing agency. Acting as the short-term nanny for a single dad should have been an easy way to make some extra cash. Until I show up for my first day and face off with a demon disguised as a seven-year-old girl wearing a red tutu and matching glitter slippers.Oh, and her father? My temporary boss? Maddox Holiday... -
Demons in My Bed by Britt Andrews
Port Black - a dark and sinister city abandoned to The Exiled, a gang of unhinged and psychotic demons who have claimed it as their own.And it just so happens to be the location of my first solo mission.As a trained agent of Montague Industries, it’s my job to keep innocents safe. The Exiled are a threat that needs to be neutralized, and I’m ready for battle...magic · demons · abduction · witches · from hate to love · forced proximity · bisexual · dystopian · fantasy · mafia -
Society of Psychos by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I’m the prince of death.A son of carnage born of wicked deeds and sin-filled nightmares.Nobody understood me. Until her.My Spider.The wild girl I claimed from a sea of violent men. But others want her too…The enemies who lurk within my walls seek to steal her from my grasp. They’re my captives, but maybe they’re the answer to my greatest fear too...reverse harem · contemporary · mafia · forced proximity · cruel hero · angst · age difference · new adult · poly · dark -
Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close
An irresistible comedy of manners about three generations of a Chicago restaurant family and the deep-fried, beer-battered, cream cheese-frosted love that feeds them all--from the best-selling author of Girls in White Dresses Here are the three things the Sullivan family knows to be true: the Chicago Cubs will always be the underdogs; historical progress is inevitable; and their grandfather,... -
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Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend by Aiden Snow, Willa Nash, Ava Lucas
I pride myself in being grounded. Sure, I’ve had my share of childhood fantasies. Winning an Oscar. Winning the lottery. Winning an Olympic medal for an athletic talent I have yet to discover. But the only fantasy I ever thought might actually happen was winning my brother’s best friend.Heath Holiday... -
Night of Masks and Knives by L.J. Andrews
Wicked men stole the boy she loved. But when she found him again, he'd become more wicked than them all.Many enter the masquerade, but some never come out. Malin Strom has been searching for Kase, her childhood sweetheart, since he was lost at the annual masquerade years ago, and with her gift of stealing memories she crosses more than one dangerous line to do it...fantasy · fae · magic · new adult · young adult · from hate to love · dark · vikings · historical · paranormal -
Luxuria by Colette Rhodes
Ophelia has a dirty secret.Well, it’s not really a secret anymore.Ophelia was born into a family of Hunters, tasked with protecting the humans from the creatures of the night who feast on their fear.Except Ophelia always found the idea of monsters kind of intriguing...paranormal · arranged marriage · fantasy · humor · contemporary · breeding · magic · new adult · erotica · urban fantasy -
The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews
Mary Kay Andrews, the New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Beach Reads delivers her next page-turner for the summer with The Newcomer.In trouble and on the run...After she discovers her sister Tanya dead on the floor of her fashionable New York City townhouse, Letty Carnahan is certain she knows who did it: Tanya’s ex; sleazy real estate entrepreneur Evan Wingfield...mystery · contemporary · suspense · humor · death · open-door · grumpy sunshine · dual-pov · third-person-pov · competent heroine -
The Damning Stone by T.J. Klune
A year has passed since the Dark Wizard Myrin attempted to take control of the Kingdom of Verania. Though the scars of the final battle remain, Veranians have come together in unity in order to rebuild. Good King Anthony sits on the throne once more, with Morgan of Shadows at his side.However, a king is not immortal...fantasy · m-m · magic · humor · paranormal · arranged marriage · high fantasy · from hate to love · himbo · young adult -
King of Ruin by Lee Jacquot
𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓It's the most fragile concept ever created. Built over time. Shown through actions. Tested with loyalty. And broken when hit with the smallest pebble.My family trusted him. 𝘐 trusted him, despite something deep in my core knowing he would be my downfall.𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙.Now, I'm at his mercy...dark · contemporary · fantasy · new adult · mafia · from hate to love · forced proximity · vengeance · multicultural · found-family -
Demon's Advocate by Stacia Stark
Lucifer Morningstar took everything from me. My memories. My freedom. And my powers. Now, it’s my turn to take everything from him. I’ll make alliances with former enemies, kill those who betrayed me and make my grandfather regret ever learning of my existence. Because Samael is readying our people for war. And there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect those I love...demons · witches · bikers · paranormal · fantasy · humor · urban fantasy · alpha male · age difference · royalty -
Eternal by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost
Demons don't belong in the light.I played a game of deception, and my world was torn apart.Now my pack, my family, and the ruthless demon who has claimed my heart could pay with their lives.To save them, I must walk a treacherous path between hope and destruction—a path that leads me out of the shadows and into the light.Where betrayal waits.With every move I make, my enemies close in...fantasy · paranormal · demons · shapeshifters · magic · urban fantasy · witches · werewolves · contemporary · alpha male -
His Rule by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli
I live in a world where secrecy reigns. A Society rooted in power, wealth, and long-held dynasties. Where men are Kings, and women are pawns. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of escaping the shackles of my expectations. But it can only ever be a dream. I made a fatal mistake, and those shackles became a cage. Now I’m trapped in a war with a man who controls my every move... -
Magpie by Elizabeth Day
Marisa and Jake are a perfect couple, and Kate, their new lodger, is the perfect roommate--and not just because her rent payments will give them the income they need to start trying for a baby. Except no one is perfect. Sure, Kate doesn’t seem to care much about personal boundaries and can occasionally seem overly familiar with Jake, but Marisa doesn’t let it concern her... -
Love, Hate & Clickbait by Liz Bowery
An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Shake some hands. Kiss some coworkers.Cutthroat political consultant Thom Morgan is thriving, working on the governor of California’s presidential campaign. If only he didn’t have to deal with Clay Parker, the infuriatingly smug data analyst who gets under Thom’s skin like it’s his job...contemporary · from hate to love · m-m · humor · new adult · office · fake relationship · open-door · politician · tycoon -
The Other Half of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
From New York Times bestselling author of the Night Huntress series, Jeaniene Frost, a dark and sexy new look at the iconic origin story of Cat and Bones, as experienced by Bones...from the other half of the grave. There are two sides to every story-and the sizzling British alpha vampire, Bones, has a lot to say..vampires · paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · mystery · contemporary · new adult · suspense · humor · alpha male -
Shattered Altar: by Nicole Fox
It started with the mile high club.It ended with a fake marriage and his baby in my belly.I thought it was just a hookup on an airplane.Let’s be cute and call it a “one-flight-stand.”Or we could be more accurate and call it what it really was:The day that ruined my life.Aleksandr Makarova sure looked the part of the knight in shining armor... -
Shattered Cradle by Nicole Fox
I joined the Mile High Club and ended up pregnant.If only the story stopped there.But no—it gets worse.It gets so much worse.Because the man who swept me off my feet thirty thousand feet in the air didn’t pick me at random.He chose me for a purpose.A very specific purpose.And when Aleksandr Makarova decides he wants something…He gets it.No matter what—or who—he has to break in the process...contemporary · suspense · age difference · pregnancy · mystery · marriage of convenience · mafia · super rich hero · m-f -
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Immortal Rising by Lynsay Sands
The Argeneaus are back! Filled with love, passion, and adventure, New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands returns with another sexy romance about everyone's favorite immortals.Stephanie McGill was attacked and turned when she was just a teenager. Worse, her abilities are unlike any other immortal...vampires · contemporary · science fiction · paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · futuristic · young adult · suspense · new adult -
Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer
After twelve years of marriage and two kids, Merit has begun to feel like a stranger in her own life. She loves her husband and sons, but she desperately needs something more than sippy cups and monthly sex. So, she returns to her career at Jager + Brandt, where a brilliant and beautiful Danish architect named Jane decides to overlook the “break” in Merit’s resume and give her a shot... -
The Wrong Victim by Allison Brennan
A bomb explodes on a sunset charter cruise out of Friday Harbor at the height of tourist season and kills everyone on board. Now this fishing and boating community is in shock and asking who would commit such a heinous crime—the largest act of mass murder in the history of the San Juan Islands... -
Omega's Obsession by Sarah Blue
Liv DeSoto has always been in love with her brother’s best friend. Her obsession with him only grew when she perfumed as an Omega, and his Alpha scent became her own personal addiction. Dean, however, acts like she doesn’t exist.When Liv finds out that he’s joined Heat Haven with a trial pack, it all comes together...reverse harem · paranormal · suspense · age difference · mafia · new adult · super rich hero · fantasy · poly · friends to lovers -
Inside The Maelstrom: The Complete Duet by Grace McGinty
When a dangerous driving charge gets me put in a fancy rehab for rich kids and socialites, I intended to do my time and then leave. I was going to leave behind the sports star who was addicted to uppers, the coke-head lawyers, and the space cadets. I was going to leave behind him. Hendrick Kenley. Bored, listless, and filthy dirty rich. If there was a waste of oxygen, it was him... -
Caution to the Wind by Giana Darling
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Giana Darling comes an age gap, forbidden love story about a rebel soul and her best friend's dad who wants absolutely nothing to do with her... I fell in love with my best friend's dad when I was seventeen... -
Always You by Samantha Young
Arrochar Adair has loved her brother’s ex-bodyguard and best friend, Mac Galbraith, for years. Once upon a time, she was too young for him, but now that she’s a mature woman in her thirties, Arro can see no issue with their difference in age. Yet something deeper, a problem much more difficult to surmount, is keeping them apart...