Top new romance books out this week: 19 Jun - 25 Jun 2022
Last updated:
June 25, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Lily Gold, Elizabeth O'Roark, Lucy Score, Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue, Ava Reid, Tate James, Kathryn Moon, Ashwin Sanghi, Jillian Graves, Shirlene Obuobi and many more.
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Three Swedish Mountain Men by Lily Gold
Three ripped, gorgeous men. One secluded Swedish mountain cabin. It looks like my vacation is about to heat up…After my ex-boyfriend makes me the target of a cruel online hate campaign, I know I have to get away. The last thing I expect on my trip to Sweden is a moose standing in the middle of the road — or the mysterious, bearded ranger who pulls me from my wrecked car... -
The Devil You Know by Elizabeth O'Roark
There’s a devil on my shoulder, and every Monday morning she announces herself. She’s this delicious flame in my chest, a flurry of whispered suggestions in my ear. Suggestions I ignore…because every single one of them is about Ben Tate.Ben—Stealer of Clients, Evicter of Homeless Women, Nemesis...from hate to love · contemporary · forced proximity · office · humor · strong heroine · new adult · alpha male · angst · age difference -
Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score
Can these opposites turn up the heat… without burning down the house?House-flipping sensation and YouTube star Maggie Nichols can’t wait to dig into her next challenge. Arriving in tiny Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, Maggie is prepared to restore a crumbling Victorian mansion in four months or less. She has her to-do lists, her blueprints, and her team...insta-love · small town · humor · forced proximity · office · friends to lovers · contemporary · new adult · mystery · boss & employee -
Dukes of Madness by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Two years of my life have been stolen by the Royals of Forsyth. Two years of captivity and hell. Two years at the whim of powerful men.I spent that time seeking freedom.Now I want nothing more than revenge.It won’t be easy. It’ll be painful and humiliating, but in the end taking down the thugs and thieves and criminals terrorizing Forsyth will be worth it...reverse harem · dark · from hate to love · new adult · contemporary · virgin hero · bad boys · suspense · poly · erotica -
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
From highly acclaimed, bestselling author Ava Reid comes a gothic horror retelling of The Juniper Tree, set in another time and place within the world of The Wolf and the Woodsman, where a young witch seeks to discover her identity and escape the domination of her abusive wizard father, perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Catherynne M. Valente.A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval... -
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Kill Order by Tate James
THE GUILD is a new series born from the Shadow Grove world. While some characters have been met in the existing MADISON KATE and HADES series, their cameos were not crucial to THE GUILD storyline. ◆◆◆kill ordernouna document issued by the Circle allowing for the murder of a mercenary with no agency repercussions...suspense · new adult · reverse harem · mafia · menage · bdsm · mystery · dark · from hate to love · death -
The Company of Fiends by Kathryn Moon
After eight years on the stage with The Company of Fiends, the glow of the spotlight is starting to wear thin for Hazel Nix. The theater is perfect for a girl like her—one with a secret she keeps even from her more monstrous peers—but playing pretend is only exciting for so long...reverse harem · paranormal · fantasy · historical · erotica · victorian · poly · fetish · fae · demons -
Chanakya's Chant by Ashwin Sanghi
The year is 340 BC. A hunted, haunted Brahmin youth vows revenge for the gruesome murder of his beloved father. Cold, calculating, cruel and armed with a complete absence of accepted morals, he becomes the most powerful political strategist in Bharat and succeeds in uniting a ragged country against the invasion of the army of that demigod, Alexander the Great... -
Titan by Jillian Graves
Living, breathing gargoyles shouldn’t exist. Julianna should be running for the door. But the way he looks at her… and touches her… awakens new desires. When former child star Julianna Novak loses everything to her shady managers, she’ll do whatever it takes to win her independence back, even if it means rushing to find a new sugar daddy...fantasy · bdsm · paranormal · age play · urban fantasy · magic · super rich hero · witches · erotica · alpha male -
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
Ghanaian-American Angela Appiah has checked off all the boxes for the "Perfect Immigrant Daughter."Enroll in an elite medical school. Snag a suitable lawyer/doctor/engineer boyfriendSurround self with a gaggle of successful and/or loyal friends. But then it quickly all falls apart: her boyfriend dumps her, she bombs the most important exam of her medical career, and her best friend pulls away... -
Walking Red Flag by Morgan Elizabeth
Her mind gets in the way.Gabi has spent her entire life with her head in the clouds. random thought interrupting at the worst moments. It's the reason why now, at the age of 28. she still hasn't experience that 'special feeling' - by herself or with a partner... -
Stolen By A Sinner by Michelle Heard
Coming soon from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard, a new standalone, full-length Turkish Mafia Romance novel.Cinderella said to be kind, have courage, and always believe in a little magic.She’s wrong.To survive in my world, you have to be dead inside, be on guard at all times, and never dream of the impossible... -
Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
FOXY TALESA Charity Novella for The Fox Project Containing a Collection of Bonus POV Chapters By Caroline Peckham & Susanne ValentiPART ONEZODIAC ACADEMY 2: RUTHLESS FAEDARIUS ALTERNATE POV POWER SHARINGPART TWOZODIAC ACADEMY 2: RUTHLESS FAEORION ALTERNATE POV THE SWIMMING POOLPART THREEZODIAC ACADEMY 3: THE RECKONINGORION ALTERNATE POV SEX ED CLASSPART FOURZODIAC ACADEMY 4: SHADOW...fantasy · from hate to love · fae · reverse harem · paranormal · vampires · urban fantasy · new adult · tortured hero · shapeshifters -
Liberty Falls by Lee Jacquot
Kameron Ford can lick the bottom of my shoe.No, really, I’d pay almost anything to see my childhood rival on his knees, ankle in hand, with my foot dangling in his smug little face.And I’m pretty sure if you asked him, he wouldn’t mind me tasting his boots.Sounds a little much, but it’s been like this since we were old enough to talk, and even then I’m sure it was a race as to who spoke first...from hate to love · contemporary · friends to lovers · humor · erotica · multicultural · urban · bdsm · new adult · firefighter -
Play the Demon by Stacia Stark
What do you do when the demon you’re reluctantly obsessed with knows your deepest darkest secret?Every. Excruciating. Detail. If you’re smart, you push him away and bury yourself in work. Except that Vas isn’t the kind of guy who’ll allow me to hide from my feelings for long. Even if he did return from the underworld… different.Meanwhile, I’ve been ignoring all my instincts to hide my tech magic...fantasy · demons · paranormal · urban fantasy · ancient times · legends & fairy tales · humor · historical · fae · magic -
Cinder-Nanny by Sariah Wilson
What could come between a nanny and an earl in a fairy-tale love story? A reality check—in an endearing and witty romance by Sariah Wilson, the bestselling author of Roommaid.With her sister’s medical bills mounting, Diana Parker can’t say no to a high-paying opportunity like this: accompany a wealthy couple to Aspen and nanny their precocious five-year-old son for three months...insta-love · humor · new adult · contemporary · forced proximity · christian · clean · super rich hero · royalty · behind-doors -
Tethered Souls by Tiffany Roberts
Kier and Kayl only foresee one fate for themselves.For Kier is wrath.And Kayl is vengeance.They have but one purpose—slay the pirate Vrykhan at any cost. They expect to give their own lives in pursuit of their revenge…But they never expected her. Aileen.Their na’diya. Their mate.Their missing piece.They never imagined a different fate... -
Burdens We Carry by Dana Isaly
Owen’s life has never really felt like his own. As his father’s only son, he’s left carrying the burden of marrying for the family, and not for love.When the news came that a match had been made, Owen went on a bender, sleeping his way through one person after another all summer.But as he watches Aurora walk down the aisle, the arranged marriage suddenly doesn’t seem all that bad... -
The Enforcer by Avery Keelan
Nash Richards was my first everything. First boyfriend, first time, first love. First heartbreak, too.In a former life, I used to religiously attend Lakeside U's hockey games. Then my ex-who-shall-not-be-named—the team's top defensive enforcer—cross-checked my heart into the boards, and I haven't set foot in that arena since... -
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Their Reign by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli
From the first night I bedded her I knew I was playing with fire.And now I must face the consequence. I betrayed my best friend. A man who was more a brother to me than my own blood. And as her stomach swells with my child, I fear I have lost her too. She claims men hold all the power in our world, but she has brought me to my knees. I love her. I know that now. Too little too late... -
The House Witch by Delemhach
A mysterious new cook has arrived for the King of Daxaria's household. With his strange appearance and guarded personality, many members of the staff, and even some of the nobility, are curious about him. However, with the rumors of a war on the horizon, and the Queen pregnant with her second child, there isn’t time to worry about an eccentric stranger...fantasy · magic · mystery · historical · witches · paranormal · suspense · legends & fairy tales · humor · behind-doors -
Hidden Waters by Catherine Cowles
The world had tried to break her.Addie has dreamt of freedom for as long as she can remember—peace away from the torment of her old life. But now that it’s finally within her grasp, she’s struggling to take those first steps into her new reality...contemporary · suspense · angst · forced proximity · friends to lovers · dark · alpha male · abuse · open-door -
Hidden Waters: A Tattered & Torn Special Edition by Catherine Cowles
My family tried to break me. But, somehow, I made it out alive, even though the wounds from that survival are forever carved into my bones. Now, my only wish is for…normal. To know what it’s like to have friends, a job, a home... -
Aria by Jennifer Hartmann
When the lead singer of my rock band sets his sights on a pretty waitress, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn’t get in the way of our dreams.Only, my plan unravels when she accidentally spills her darkest secrets to me one night, triggering a profound connection neither of us saw coming... -
The Iron Prince Special Edition by Julie Kagawa
A literal star-studded anthology that delivers a love story for every star sign straight from the hearts of thirteen multicultural YA authors. A haunted Aquarius finds love behind the veil. An ambitious Aries will do anything to stay in the spotlight. A foodie Taurus discovers the best eats in town (with a side of romance). A witchy Cancer stumbles into a curious meet-cute...contemporary · fae · young adult · high-school · urban fantasy · mystery · christian · legends & fairy tales · high fantasy · royalty -
The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Prince -- my nephew -- betrayed us all. He killed me. Then, I woke up. Waking after a month on the brink of death, Ethan Chase is stunned to learn that the Veil that conceals the fey from human sight was temporarily torn away...fantasy · young adult · fae · paranormal · magic · urban fantasy · royalty · high fantasy · legends & fairy tales -
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
In the first book of a visionary fantasy trilogy with its roots in the mythology of Africa and Arabia, three women band together against a cruel empire that divides people by blood. Red is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control. Blue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance. Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible... -
Until May by Aurora Rose Reynolds
When May Mayson signed up with a popular dating app, she never thought she would get catfished. After being stood up for a date, she finds out that the man she’d been talking to for weeks was lying about who he is.After that horrible experience, she changes her number and deletes the app… only to have fate shove Aiden Bender right into her path...contemporary · suspense · strong heroine · insta-love · athletes · mystery · sports · alpha male · new adult · open-door -
A Book A Day Presents: Color Theory 2: Love, The Tie That Binds by A.L. Jackson, Aleatha Romig, Brenda Rothert, T.K. Leigh
A BOOK A DAY PRESENTS: COLOR THEORY 2: Love, The Tie That Binds is a romance anthology with THIRTEEN never-before-seen novellas. Each one filled with love, devotion, and determination shown through characters who follow their hearts, despite the racial obstacles that arise... -
The Key to Deceit by Ashley Weaver
The second in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, The Key to Deceit, is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit.London, 1940. After years of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor—well, to themselves, anyway—Ellie McDonnell and her family have turned over a new leaf as they help the government’s war effort... -
Ever Mine by Laura Pavlov
He’s hockey’s golden boy, my new client, and the man I’ve avoided for the last nine years. I was hired to fix him—but he’s not the only one who’s broken.Hawk Madden was my first love.I thought he would be my forever.But life wasn’t always fair.And grief could be a cruel beast.Fight or flight?I’d always run.But now he’s back in my life after all these years.With one look.One touch.One kiss... -
When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes a bittersweet romance about the power of love in the face of heartbreak and loss.Brooke Turner has always had a complicated relationship with her father. But when his health takes a turn for the worse, she drops everything to care for him. He’s her dad, after all, and he needs her...age play · contemporary · tortured heroine · forced proximity · erotica · single-father · m-f · usa · california · north-america -
The Missed Connection by Denise Williams
Two strangers share a romantic night together only to discover months later they're professional rivals in this grumpy meets sunshine romance novella from the acclaimed author of How To Fail at Flirting.Gia loves her job as a professor, even when it means dealing with an elusive rival academic who’s made it his mission to criticize her work... -
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Notes on Heartbreak by Annie Lord
Fierce, funny and raw, this unflinchingly honest exploration of heartbreak is so much more than a book about one single break-upThis is a love story told in reverse. It's about the best and worst of love: the euphoric and the painful. The beautiful and the messy... -
Dirty Daddies Pride 2022 by Dakota Trace, Maren Smith, Morticia Knight, Daryl Banner
The Daddies are back and dirtier than ever in this brand new Dirty Daddies anthology!Love comes in all shapes, sizes, and gender pairings and these 26 brand new, smoking hot daddies are here to prove it. No matter how you like your daddies — stern and sexy or sweet and cuddly — this anthology has a little something for everyone...m-m · bdsm · age difference · contemporary · erotica · age play · friends to lovers · bisexual · queer -
The Blissful Omegaverse by Jessa Wilder, Kate King
A Complete, Binge-worthy Omegaverse Series They claimed my heat. I claimed their hearts. In a world where Omegas are cherished, Alphas are revered, and Betas are forgotten I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Growing up in foster care, my friends and I took care of each other. Ares, Killian, Rafe, and Nox, were my everything: my first loves, my only family, my pack...reverse harem · paranormal · menage · dark · grumpy sunshine · fantasy · new adult · erotica · poly · omegaverse -
Here for the Drama by Kate Bromley
It wouldn’t be the theater without a few theatrics… Becoming a famous playwright is all Winnie ever dreamed about. For now, though, she'll have to settle for assisting the celebrated, sharp-witted feminist playwright Juliette Brassard... -
Naga Brides Series Collection Books 1-3: A Monster Romance by Naomi Lucas
Long have the nagas been alone. Without brides, without sweet mates to warm their nests.Until three human women arrive...Follow Gemma, Daisy, and Shelby as they claim their fierce naga males and restore life on Earth.---The Naga Bride Collection is the first boxset, featuring books 1-3, Viper, King Cobra, and Blue Coral... -
Struck by Her by Briana Michaels
One drop is all it takes…Bane’s blood curse—The Longing, which plagues all Lycan—reaches a fever pitch, and in a moment of desperation, he drinks the silver elixir that will reveal his fated mate to him in a dream... -
An Island Wedding by Jenny Colgan
New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan brings us a delightful summer novel that will sweep you away to the remote Scottish island of Mure, where two very different weddings are about to take place..