Top new romance books out this week: 29 May - 4 Jun 2022
Last updated:
June 4, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Sarah J. Maas, Jasmine Mas, Ruby Dixon, Scarlett St. Clair, K.F. Breene, C.M. Nascosta, Onley James, Finley Fenn, Julie Murphy, Jennifer Ryan and many more.
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A Court of Mist and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas’s spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart...fantasy · fae · new adult · dark · from hate to love · age difference · fated-mates · abuse · paranormal · found-family -
Psycho Fae by Jasmine Mas
Fight for survival in the deadly gladiator Fae Games. Jax, Cobra, and Ascher are now my teammates.We're fighting for our lives. And our futures.But nothing is at it seems, and for every secret we uncover, another unfolds.Under the spiteful watch of Xerxes and the evil Fae Queen, it's not clear we're going to survive...paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · magic · vampires · bear shifter · tiger shifter · fae · reverse harem · slow burn -
Daisy's Decision by Ruby Dixon
I fear I've made a mistake. I left a pampered life and a loveless relationship to live on an icy, primeval world, all for the promise of a soulmate and children. But three years have passed, and my hopes and dreams have become dashed. I haven't resonated. Without resonance, there will be no children for me, and no loving mate. So I keep waiting, and waiting.. -
A Game of Retribution by Scarlett St. Clair
Hades, God of the Dead, does not take sides or bend the rules. He makes no exceptions to these values—not for god or mortal, even his lover, Persephone, Goddess of Spring. Usually, fear prevents retaliation. But not this time. When Hera, Goddess of Women, approaches Hades with a plan to overthrow Zeus, he declines to offer help. As punishment, Hera sentences Hades to perform a series of labors... -
A Queen of Ruin by K.F. Breene
I thought once we released the curse, I'd only have one enemy to contend with. Wrong. The queen lives. Not only that, but she knowingly hid herself from me and the rest of this kingdom until the moment the curse was broken. Now she is back, and her desires aren't clear. Neither are her motives. Will she try to take the throne for herself? We can stop her…unless she had a hand in that curse...legends & fairy tales · fantasy · humor · paranormal · anal sex · breeding · fae · demons · from hate to love · magic -
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Sweet Berries by C.M. Nascosta
Grace has a job she loves, a community she adores, and plenty of friends . . . but her lack of bedroom action has left this event planner too horny to think.When one ill-advised night at the bar leads to her giving an exhibitionistic show to an unknown presence outside her bedroom window, she thinks she’s hit a new low...humor · paranormal · erotica · fantasy · exhibitionism · urban fantasy · small town · insta-love · multicultural · independent heroine -
Where the Devil Don't Go by Onley James
Sam is known by many names: Samiel, Samyaza...Lucifer. But Sam isn’t the devil. He’s simply a demon, attempting to earn peace by slaughtering the demonic offspring he created.It’s in slaying one of those offspring that Sam finds Christopher, who’s been enslaved for so long he’s forgotten how to be human...fantasy · paranormal · demons · m-m · urban fantasy · age difference · dark · abuse · bdsm · age play -
The Sins of the Orc by Finley Fenn
He’s fallen too far to save… but his enemy is going to try. In a world of warring orcs and men, Kesst of Clan Ash-Kai is a pawn. A pretty, pliant plaything, bound to the cruelest orcs in the realm. Until the new healer storms in. He’s huge, hostile, and hideous, with a powerful scarred body and terrifying ancient magic...erotica · magic · fantasy · forced proximity · historical · from hate to love · paranormal · angst · m-m · dark -
Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’— now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston — in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Queen. Waylon Russell Brewer is a fat, openly gay boy stuck in the small West Texas town of Clover City... -
The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan
Three plucky women lift the spirits of home-front brides in wartime Britain, where clothes rationing leaves little opportunity for pomp or celebration—even at weddings—in this heartwarming novel based on true events, from the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir... -
My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Nerds are so hot.Especially battle robot building nerds.Bel would rather die than think about the future. College apps? You’re funny. Extracurriculars? Not a chance. But when she accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she’s basically forced into joining the robotics club... -
My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Opposites attract in this battle-robot-building YA romance from the NYT best-selling author of The Atlas Six.Bel would rather die than think about the future. College apps? You’re funny. Extracurriculars? Not a chance. But when she accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she’s basically forced into joining the robotics club... -
One Fell Sweep [Dramatized Adaptation]: Innkeeper Chronicles 3 by Ilona Andrews
Dina DeMille may run the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, but she caters to a very particular kind of guest… the kind that no one on Earth is supposed to know about...fantasy · urban fantasy · paranormal · vampires · magic · aliens · werewolves · shapeshifters · contemporary · mystery -
The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
Emily and her mum were always lucky.But Emily’s mum’s luck ran out three years ago when she succumbed to cancer, and nothing has felt right since.Now, the summer before her senior year, things are worse than ever – Emily has wrecked things with her boyfriend, Matt, and her dad is selling the house she grew up in and giving her mum’s belongings away... -
Blackout: A Novel by Nic Stone, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson
Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark.A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks...A first meeting.Long-time friends... -
Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca
"Life is a Dream" is Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s most famous play and in the opinion of many the finest in the Spanish language.First published and first produced in 1636, during the heyday of Spain’s golden age of literature, "Life is a Dream" is a play in verse that intertwines a complex family drama with a tale of honor and vengeance... -
Foxy Tales: A Charity Collection of Bonus Chapters from Zodiac Academy & More by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Take a walk into the dark,Feast on the minds of men,A path well trodden,Can bring great joy again.Available for ONE MONTH ONLY DURING JUNE 2022. 100% of the royalties from this digitally signed, beautifully designed paperback will be donated to The Fox Project - a British wildlife charity which is close to our hearts and do wonderful work for countless animals in need of their love and care... -
Rivals by Katharine McGee
The third book in the New York Times bestselling American Royals series is here, and a meeting of monarchs will test everyone's loyalty to the crown…and their own hearts.Beatrice is queen, and for the American royal family, everything is about to change. Relationships will be tested... -
Beauty in Lies by Adelaide Forrest
My obsession with Isa started with a single glance. From that first moment standing on the streets of Chicago in the midst of a Bellandi war, she consumed me.Owned me, without ever setting eyes on me herself.I protected her, waiting for the day when she would be mine. No matter what it takes, no matter what illusions I must show her, she will be my wife.Mi Reina was born to rule at my side... -
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Beauty in Lies: A Dark Mafia Romance Boxed Set by Adelaide Forrest
My obsession with Isa started with a single glance. From that first moment standing on the streets of Chicago in the midst of a Bellandi war, she consumed me.Owned me, without ever setting eyes on me herself.I protected her, waiting for the day when she would be mine. No matter what it takes, no matter what illusions I must show her, she will be my wife.Mi Reina was born to rule at my side...mafia · dark · contemporary · insta-love · age difference · multicultural · suspense · alpha male · erotica · possessive hero -
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
The debut adult novel by the bestselling and award-winning YA author Nina LaCour, following two women on a star-crossed journey toward each otherWhen Sara Foster runs away from home at sixteen, she leaves behind not only the losses that have shattered her world but the girl she once was, capable of trust and intimacy... -
Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean
When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight. Now, she’s overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend. Her stinky dog, Tamagotchi, is living with her in Tokyo... -
Fierce Betrayal by Sadie Kincaid
Fierce Betrayal is a standalone dad’s best friend, age gap dark mafia romance.It contains NO cheating and a HE.Jackson Decker is everything I’ve ever wanted. Fierce. Loyal. Not to mention tall, tattooed and hotter than the earth’s core.Too bad there are so many reasons why he’s off limits...mafia · dark · suspense · arranged marriage · contemporary · alpha male · new adult · forced proximity · age difference · abuse -
The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna
It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is... but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera—a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known... -
The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel
A woman embarks on an unexpected journey into her past in an engrossing novel about identity, family secrets, and rediscovering the need to belong. Meena Dave is a photojournalist and a nomad. She has no family, no permanent address, and no long-term attachments, preferring to observe the world at a distance through the lens of her camera...contemporary · mystery · south asian · multicultural · young adult · humor · massachusetts · usa · north-america -
Flip the Script by Lyla Lee
The first rule of watching K-dramas: Never fall in love with the second lead. As an avid watcher of K-dramas, Hana knows all the tropes to avoid when she finally lands a starring role in a buzzy new drama. And she can totally handle her fake co-star boyfriend who might be falling in love with her... -
The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany, Paul Di Filippo
From “one of the greatest writers of this century,” a fantasy masterpiece about the aftermath of a marriage between a mortal prince and an elfin princess. —Arthur C. Clarke Before the fellowships and wardrobes and dire wolves . . . . . . there was the village of Erl and the Kingdom of Elfland... -
The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany, Paul Di Filippo
From “one of the greatest writers of this century,” a fantasy masterpiece about the aftermath of a marriage between a mortal prince and an elfin princess. —Arthur C. Clarke Before the fellowships and wardrobes and dire wolves . . . . . . there was the village of Erl and the Kingdom of Elfland... -
Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith
An irresistible story of a woman remaking her life after her husband’s betrayal leads to a year of travel, art, and passion in Paris, from the award-winning author of This Close to Okay. Vincent, having grown up as the privileged daughter of artists, has a lovely life in many ways... -
Eat You Alive by Eden O'Neill
Vicious.Vengeful.Prick.Ares “Wolf” Mallick has it out for me. He’s one of four self-imposed gods at Pembroke University, and unfortunately for me, I was on his radar well before that.He single-handedly blames me for ruining his junior year of high school, and three years later, he’s come to collect. He says I owe him... -
Private Label by Kelly Yang
New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang delivers a heartfelt and powerful YA romance about a Chinese American girl who gets help from the new boy in town to search for her dad after her successful fashion designer mother is diagnosed with cancer.Serene dreams of making couture dresses even more stunning than her mom’s, but for now she’s an intern at her mom’s fashion label... -
Shadow Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
I no longer walked in the gray ... I had fallen into the darkness.With Brexley on the run and Istvan rebuilding his power in the safety of Ivanenko’s territory, those who have escaped the prison are dealing with the bloody aftermath and trying to regain any hold they can on Budapest. But in Markos’s absence, Sonya makes a claim for the throne and takes control of the city...fantasy · fae · urban fantasy · dystopian · paranormal · from hate to love · new adult · dark · magic · fated-mates -
My Professor by R.S. Grey
Young and naïve—those are his exact words.Professor Barclay views me as a nuisance, a disruption of his otherwise obedient class and perfectly regimented life. His bad impression of me stems from a simple misunderstanding, and when that impression sours from bad to worse, he decides to make an example out of me in front of the entire class... -
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Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
The battle between Good and Evil begins.Go back in time to the beginning of the School for Good and Evil and uncover the never-before-told events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.Two brothers. One Good. One Evil.Together, they watch over the Endless Woods. Together, they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil... -
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
Hitch meets The Sun Is Also a Star in this novel about a self-professed teen love doctor with a popular radio segment who believes he can get a girl who hates all things romance to fall in love with him in only three dates.Prince Jones is the guy with all the answers—or so it seems... -
Forget Me Not by Karissa Kinword
After years of forming an intimate bond with a mysterious man every time she closes her eyes to dream, a young woman, Eliza, forces herself to find a fulfilling life outside the confines of her own mind...science fiction · fantasy · new adult · forced proximity · erotica · pirates · cheating · other-man-woman · futuristic · fated-mates -
The Phantom of Linkshire Manor by Marissa Meyer
Note: While it is not available for sale on Amazon, Kindle readers can use the Smashwords store to purchase the book as a .mobi file that can be sent/downloaded to your Kindle reader or app.First published in the gothic romance anthology Bound in Skin, “The Phantom of Linkshire Manor” is now available as a stand-alone story... -
Slip of the Tongue by Jessica Hawkins
Sadie Hunt isn’t perfect—but her husband is. Nathan Hunt has her coffee waiting every morning. He holds her hand until the last second. He worships the Manhattan sidewalk she walks on. Until one day, he just…stops. And Sadie finds herself in the last place she ever expected to be. Lonely in her marriage... -
Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa
A witchy, atmospheric lesbian contemporary romance set in Salem—from the acclaimed author of Fans of the Impossible Life. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli.Seventeen-year-old Eleanor is the least likely person in Salem to believe in witchcraft—or think that her life could be transformed by mysterious forces... -
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
The bold and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene has arrived at weatherbury, creating a stir in the idyllic community of the countryside...victorian · historical · behind-doors · united-kingdom · europe · british-isles · love triangle · other-man-woman · military · male-pov