Top new romance books out this week: 15 May - 21 May 2022
Last updated:
May 21, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Kimberly Lemming, Christina Lauren, Raven Kennedy, Emma Straub, Nikki St. Crowe, Rachel Lynn Solomon, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Alessandra Hazard, Catharina Maura, Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber and many more.
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That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming
Anyone else ever thrown a drink at someone's head, only to miss entirely and hit a stranger behind them? Then have that stranger fall madly in love with you because it turned out that drink you threw was a love potion? No, just me? Well damn.Dealing with a pirate ship full of demons that just moved into town was hard enough...fantasy · paranormal · werewolves · humor · shapeshifters · high fantasy · erotica · small town · insta-love · anal sex -
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Growing up the daughter of notorious treasure hunter and absentee father Duke Wilder left Lily without much patience for the profession…or much money in the bank. But Lily is nothing if not resourceful, and now uses Duke’s coveted hand-drawn maps to guide tourists on fake treasure hunts through the red rock canyons of Utah...new adult · mystery · forced proximity · suspense · from hate to love · western · second chances · humor · contemporary · ["to-read", "2022-releases", "romance", "2022", "contemporary", "2022-tbr", "currently-reading", "2022-release", "adult", "contemporary-romance", "not-yet-released", "wishlist", "coming-soon", "fiction", "to-be-released", "not-out-yet", "upcoming-releases", "wish-list", "romance-tbr", "unreleased", "to-buy", "arc", "2022-new-releases", "anticipated-releases", "may-2022", "chick-lit", "tbr", "tbr-unreleased", "2022-anticipated-releases", "on-my-radar", "2022-most-anticipated", "netgalley", "upcoming", "tbr-2022", "giveaways", "tbr-romance", "adult-fiction", "2022-may", "not-released-yet", "edelweiss", "arcs", "adult-romance", "rom-com", "read-in-2022", "not-yet-published", "want-to-buy", "most-anticipated-2022", "may", "romance-contemporary", "2022-anticipated", "to-read-romance", "anticipated", "2022-books", "2022-to-read", "2022-want-to-read", "new-releases-2022", "may-22", "to-read-2022", "second-chance", "new-releases", "waiting-for", "standalone", "2022-anticipated-reads", "second-chance-romance", "waiting-for-release", "christina-lauren", "2022-releases-tbr", "romance-to-read", "owned", "need-to-buy", "buy", "most-anticipated", "anticipated-books-2022", "favorite-authors", "unpublished", "preordered", "waiting", "up-next", "summer", "new", "library", "future-releases", "anticipated-releases-2022", "anticipating", "2022-pub-date", "unreleased-2022", "not-out", "maybe", "pre-ordered", "to-be-published", "not-published-yet", "interested", "dnf", "want-to-read-2022", "top-tbr", "to-read-in-2022", "own", "anticipated-2022", "2021", "romcoms"] -
Glow by Raven Kennedy
"I was nothing but a road to Midas. A means to get to where he wanted to go, and I paved that path in gold." My life has been made up of gilded lies. But death has been shaped from rot. Like a phoenix caught fire, I will need to rise from the ashes and learn to wield my own power...legends & fairy tales · fantasy · fae · new adult · paranormal · historical · magic · high fantasy · royalty · from hate to love -
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
What if you could take a vacation to your past?With her celebrated humor, insight, and heart, Emma Straub offers her own twist on traditional time travel tropes, and a different kind of love story. On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice's life isn't terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn't exactly the one she expected...time travel · science fiction · contemporary · death · magic · young adult · humor · historical · mystery · paranormal -
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Three by Nikki St. Crowe
One of the scariest vampires in Midnight Harbor loves me. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing, but I'm not going to look too closely at it. Not when secrets are coming out about my past and a rival vampire is hellbent on not only possessing me, but my sister too. If I want to survive the secrets and plotting, I'm going to need Bran Duval by my side. Having him in my bed is just a bonus...fantasy · paranormal · vampires · from hate to love · urban fantasy · shapeshifters · demons · witches · erotica · fae -
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See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be a fresh start after a messy high school experience. But when school begins on September 21st, everything goes wrong. She’s humiliated by the know-it-all in her physics class, she botches her interview for the college paper, and at a party that night, she accidentally sets a frat on fire... -
The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Beautiful and Damned tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1910s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune, and his courtship and relationship with his wife Gloria Gilbert. It describes his brief service in the Army during World War I, and the couple's post-war partying life in New York, and his later alcoholism... -
Dearly Despised by Alessandra Hazard
He wasn't supposed to want the enemy…His family brutally murdered and his throne stolen, Prince Warrehn has planned his revenge for twenty years.When he returns to reclaim his throne, all he wants is to punish the usurpers: the woman who killed his family, and her son, Samir, who has grown up to be as beautiful and as poisonous as his mother...science fiction · m-m · age difference · forced proximity · erotica · from hate to love · royalty · aliens · contemporary · futuristic -
Bittersweet Revenge by Catharina Maura
When her boyfriend breaks her heart, Alanna goes after his older brother in a quest for revenge.It would’ve been simple… if he wasn’t also her soon-to-be boss.Author's Note: this novelette was originally written exclusively for the Twisted Christmas Anthology. It's now available to read outside of the anthology for the very first time... -
Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber
Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister's place in the palace. Trained from birth to return to the place of her parents' murder and usurp the only survivor, she will do anything to rise to power and protect the community of witches she loves...fantasy · young adult · witches · magic · high fantasy · from hate to love · contemporary · paranormal -
Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber
Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister's place in the palace. Trained from birth to return to the place of her parents' murder and usurp the only survivor, she will do anything to rise to power and protect the community of witches she loves...fantasy · young adult · magic · witches · high fantasy · from hate to love · royalty · contemporary · historical · paranormal -
Sem by Cora Rose
Sometimes your dream guy isn’t who you think he is. Sem has been stalking me for months. He shows up everywhere I am and lurks in the background, his eyes always on me. I don’t understand his fascination with me, but he won’t leave me alone. He’s definitely not my type. He’s too big, too reckless, and too feral...m-m · contemporary · from hate to love · forced proximity · grumpy sunshine · new adult · insta-love · erotica · alpha male · bisexual -
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 2 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
HAUNTED BY SIN Following the trail of a dismembered corpse, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji arrive at the gates of Yi City: an old, abandoned town shrouded in mist and restless spirits. A fiendish foe awaits them in the shadows, heralding a tale of heartbreak and tragedy...fantasy · mystery · historical · m-m · magic · from hate to love · high fantasy · paranormal · demons · angst -
Of Visions & Secrets by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The darkness took Emma's brother. Now it yearns to claim her.When Emma Mather's twin brother, Elliot, goes missing from Arnsmouth University, she is determined to stop at nothing to find him. Yet as she follows the clues left behind, she learns that there are far more sinister monstrosities lurking in the shadows of her city than she could have ever imagined...fantasy · historical · dark · paranormal · magic · new adult · mystery · mental illness · demons · urban fantasy -
My Summer Darlings by May Cobb
Three lifelong friends plus a dangerous, sexy new stranger in town add up to a scorching summer of manipulation, obsession, and murder, from the acclaimed author of The Hunting Wives.A woman in the forest thinks she’s going to die.I know he’s coming back for me.Jen Hansen, Kittie Spears, and Cynthia Nichols have been friends since childhood... -
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach
12 hours, 17 minutes From Alison Espach, author of the New York Times Editor’s Choice novel The Adults, comes a dazzlingly unconventional love story for listeners of Ask Again, Yes and Tell the Wolves I’m HomeThe summer before Sally Holt starts the eighth grade begins as a gloriously uneventful one, full of family trips to the beach and long afternoons at the local pool with her older sister,... -
Shifting Fate: A Paranormal Romance Box Set by Tessa Hale
A TOP 25 AMAZON BESTSELLING SERIES, NOW WITH NEW BONUS CONTENT.It was supposed to be a fresh start. A completely blank slate in a place where no one knew about the tragedy that ripped her family apart six months ago. A tragedy Rowan can’t help but blame herself for.Now the only thing she wants is to blend in. To escape the house that has become more like a prison. Her new school is her only hope... -
Rookie Move by Riley Hart, Neve Wilder
Falling for a teammate who also happens to be your brother's best friend? Total rookie move.McRAE: I’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend since the moment I laid eyes on him four years ago.Warner Ramsey is 225 pounds of pure hotness, a media darling, and one of the best NFL quarterbacks in the league.Hell, he’s the reason I figured out I’m solidly bi...sports · m-m · bisexual · friends to lovers · athletes · forced proximity · humor · contemporary · new adult · friends-benefits -
Dead Against Her by Melinda Leigh
Sheriff Bree Taggert’s downfall is part of a killer’s cunning design in #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh’s novel of murder, lies, and revenge.Called to an isolated farm to check on an elderly widow, Sheriff Bree Taggert finds a brutal double homicide. One of the victims is Eugene Oscar, the bitter and corrupt former deputy she recently fired... -
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The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker
New Mexico, 2017: Sylvia Wren is one of the most important American artists of the past century. Known as a recluse, she avoids all public appearances. There’s a reason: she’s living under an assumed identity, having outrun a tragic past. But when a hungry journalist starts chasing her story, she’s confronted with whom she once was: Iris Chapel... -
The Haar by David Sodergren
“I don’t fear death... but they do.”Muriel McAuley has lived in the Scottish fishing village of Witchaven all her life. She was born there, and she intends to die there.But when an overseas property developer threatens to evict the residents from their homes and raze Witchaven to the ground in the name of progress, all seems lost… until the day a mysterious fog bank creeps inland...fantasy · paranormal · dark · mystery · contemporary · suspense · monsters · mature couple · childfree-couple · age difference -
Small Town Hero by Olivia Hayle
My new boss is my best friend’s older brother and the golden boy of Paradise Shores. Me? I'm the misfit single mom who never wanted to fit in... Being forced to move back to my hometown after a decade away is embarrassing, but I’ll do anything to protect my little girl. I’ll even wait tables at the elite Yacht Club… now owned by the boy I once had a huge crush on... -
From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper
Opposites attract in this wickedly charming rom-com by Lana Harper, author of Payback’s a Witch.Wild child Isidora Avramov is a thrill chaser, adept demon summoner, and—despite the whole sexy-evil-sorceress vibe—also a cuddly animal lover...urban fantasy · magic · contemporary · humor · from hate to love · new adult · multicultural · paranormal · fantasy · witches -
Wild About You by Rebecca Jenshak
A month ago, I was a rookie with the best stats in the league. I was traveling the world, playing hockey, and making more money than I ever dreamed.Then my sister showed up on my doorstep, expelled from high school, with nowhere else to go.I don’t know the first thing about being responsible for a troubled teen, and the team jet isn’t exactly kid-friendly.Enter Piper... -
Alien Keeper by Ursa Dax
“I will be her keeper, her guardian, her guide. And I will keep her safe no matter the cost...”VALERIASo it turns out I’m on the bad guys’ side. I didn’t actually know that until my superior officer started waving his gun around got himself killed on our alien recon mission. My orders are changing by the minute, and I quickly realize I have absolutely no interest in following any of them... -
The Love Connection by Denise Williams
An airport pet groomer meets her frequent flier crush in this captivating romance novella from the acclaimed author of How to Fail at FlirtingOllie Wright loves the thrill of taking chances, like opening a pet grooming salon in an airport where every day is a little unpredictable... -
Obsession by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
I rejected my fated mate and didn’t regret it for a second. Until now. Shipped off to Ravenscroft University, a graduate school for the supernatural elite, I have a lot to live up to. As the heir to America’s most powerful pack, my life up to now has been spent in a gilded cage. But not for the reason you might think.I was locked away, not to be protected, but because I was born broken...reverse harem · paranormal · fantasy · vampires · suspense · new adult · magic · shapeshifters · demons · witches -
Sexy Beast by Rachel Jonas, Nikki Thorne
Ricky Ruiz—ruthless kingpin, reclusive heir, the one man I can’t seem to outrun.Rumors buzz when a pic of me buying a pregnancy test goes viral. This wouldn’t be such a big deal if, roughly one month ago, I wasn’t also spotted with the new top-dog of Cypress Pointe’s most notorious crime family...contemporary · from hate to love · new adult · alpha male · angst · bad boys · dark · mafia · mystery · pregnancy -
Crankshaft by K.M. Neuhold
I don’t have time for a relationship, not even with the adorably dorky vet I can’t seem to stop bumping into… *sigh * pass the oil and lubeBetween running a garage full of beefed up, gear head mechanics and bailing my idiot brother out of trouble every other week, the last thing I have time for is a relationship... -
All Fired Up by Dylan Newton
After one wild night together, two complete opposites plan to stay firmly in the friend zone, but life has other plans in this delightful romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez.As a successful book publicist, Imani Lewis works night and day to promote her authors. It’s her dream job, but she’s become a total workaholic... -
The Confidence and Resurrection of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer
The Confidence of Wildflowers My future is a big 'what if' at the moment and I'm fine with that.For the most part.When Thayer Holmes moves in next door, the grumpy landscaper both fascinates and amuses me.When he asks me to nanny his kid, it's a great way to make some extra money.It's impossible not to fall in love with Thayer and his adorable son.There's a big problem though.I'm eighteen... -
Devil by Joel Abernathy
VALENTINEI'm locked in a gilded cage, and the devil holds the key. Malcolm Whitlock, the city's most corrupt official. The man they call Devil, because when you make a deal with him, you're guaranteed to lose. Your wealth. Your life. Maybe even your soul.And this respectable psychopath (his words, not mine) is the man I call brother-in-law. Because I'm just that particular brand of unlucky...m-m · mystery · bdsm · mafia · dark · paranormal · erotica · fantasy · contemporary · forced proximity -
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
A debut novel about a queer Mexican American girl navigating Catholic school, while falling in love and learning to celebrate her true self.Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school. But at least here no one knows she's gay, and Yami intends to keep it that way... -
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The Hourglass Throne by K.D. Edwards
As Rune Saint John grapples with the challenges of assuming the Sun Throne, a powerful barrier appears around New Atlantis’s famed rejuvenation center. But who could have created such formidable magic . . . what do they want from the immortality clinic . .fantasy · urban fantasy · m-m · magic · mystery · paranormal · contemporary · time travel · abuse · humor -
The Project by R.L. Mathewson
From New York Time’s bestselling author of the Neighbor from Hell series comes a heartwarming romantic comedy about the only thing that matters when you’re about to lose everything that you’ve ever wanted. The one person that you can’t live without... -
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient lamp that has the power to revive the barren land—at the cost of sacrificing all jinn...fantasy · young adult · magic · high fantasy · new adult · mystery · historical · forced proximity · paranormal · innocent -
Captain of the Guard by Anna Hackett
An alien warrior and a fierce shapeshifter who drive each other crazy must work together to save an entire planet from a terrifying evil.First Claw Annora Rahl is tough, fierce, and loyal. She stands at her emperor’s side to protect the wolf shapeshifters of the planet Damar, and she isn’t afraid to use her claws... -
BEASTARS, Vol. 18 by Paru Itagaki
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace... -
Survival by Rowen Black
Each year, the Knightwood Academy chooses the best of the best to join them.Males from different factions are sent there to train.This year, it’s my brother's turn to take part, but sickness eats at his body every day, making it impossible for him to take part in the training...reverse harem · fantasy · paranormal · m-m · magic · new adult · dystopian · from hate to love · dark · cruel hero -
Old New York: Tales of The Big Apple: False Dawn, The Old Maid, The Spark & New Year's Day by Edith Wharton
Old New York is a collection of four novellas by Edith Wharton, revolving around upper-class New York City society in the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, and 1870s. The New York of these stories is the same as the New York of The Age of Innocence, from which several fictional characters have spilled over into these stories...