Top new romance books out this week: 3 Jul - 9 Jul 2022
Last updated:
July 9, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Zoey Draven, Gabrielle Zevin, Rachel Smythe, Katee Robert, Bolu Babalola, Catharina Maura, Angie Hockman, Roni Loren, Matsuri Hino and many more.
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Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella…It will take the frosty terrain of the Arctic to show these rival scientists that their chemistry burns hot.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always... -
Throne of the Horde King by Zoey Draven
The final book of the Horde Kings of Dakkar series is here…High in the icy northlands of Dakkar, I’ve lived a sheltered, predictable, and safe life. My days are spent caring for an ancient temple and staying out of the priestesses’ way. My nights are spent pouring over the great stories of warrior kings and the queens that stole their hearts.But I have a secret.I’m a hybrid female... -
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
In this exhilarating novel by the best-selling author of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry two friends--often in love, but never lovers--come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality...science fiction · fantasy · contemporary · historical · new adult · friends to lovers · death · young adult · single-mother · bdsm -
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.Persephone was ready to start a new life when she left the mortal realm for Olympus...fantasy · young adult · new adult · magic · contemporary · humor · paranormal · height-difference · grumpy sunshine · age difference -
Stone Heart by Katee Robert
In the city of Olympus, people only speak about Medusa in whispers. She’s Athena’s knife hand, the one sent when Athena wants someone to disappear. No one asks Medusa what she wants, but she owes Athena her life, and if staining her hands with blood is the only way to repay the debt, it’s a small price to pay.Until Athena sends her after Calypso, the mistress of the rich politician Odysseus...fantasy · contemporary · from hate to love · insta-love · urban fantasy · f-f · dark · forbidden love · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
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Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Introducing internationally bestselling author Bolu Babalola's dazzling debut novel, full of passion, humor, and heart, that centers on a young Black British woman who has no interest in love and unexpectedly finds herself caught up in a fake relationship with the man she warned her girls aboutSweet like plantain, hot like pepper. They taste the best when together.. -
Bittersweet Memories by Catharina Maura
When her boyfriend breaks her heart, Alanna goes after his older brother in a quest for revenge.It would have been simple — if he wasn’t also her new boss.As they work together it soon becomes clear Silas knows more about her than he should. He knows about the past she's forgotten and the memories that evade her... but some secrets are better left buried... -
Dream On by Angie Hockman
What would you do if your dream man turned out to be real?When law student Cass Walker wakes up after surviving a car accident, she is flooded with memories of her boyfriend, Devin. The only problem? Devin doesn’t exist... -
For You & No One Else by Roni Loren
She has the perfect life…and it’s a perfect lie.Behind the careful façade, she’s struggling:To feel like she fits in. To find her true voice.Now, finally, she’s ready to start living her own story. Eliza Catalano has the perfect life... -
Vampire Knight, Vol. 7 by Matsuri Hino
R to L (Japanese Style). Yuki debates asking Kaname about her past, suspecting that he may have been the one who erased her childhood memories. Zero confronts Kaname to find out the truth, and the two come to blows over Yuki..vampires · fantasy · paranormal · young adult · mystery · love triangle · urban fantasy · other-man-woman -
The Boss Project by Vi Keeland
The first time I met Merrick Crawford was during my job interview. Well, technically, I’d met him twenty minutes earlier when he’d barged into a fitting room a few doors down from my appointment. I yelled. He yelled. After an argument while standing in my bra, I proceeded to smash the door into the gorgeous jerk, trying to yank it shut... -
A Curse of Blood & Stone by K.A. Tucker
From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the second novel in her Fate and Flame series, an adult fantasy story that should be read in series order.“I do not know how to love you and be a good king to my people.”From jewelry thief to interloper to queen-in-waiting, Romeria flees Cirilea a traitor to all...fantasy · new adult · fae · high fantasy · paranormal · young adult · vampires · from hate to love · royalty · urban fantasy -
Reaper by Suzanne Wright
The next sizzling paranormal romance in Suzanne Wright's globally bestselling The Dark in You seriesWhat readers are saying about Suzanne Wright: 'The chemistry sizzles off the page' Netgalley review'Hot as hell . .paranormal · demons · urban fantasy · contemporary · erotica · fantasy · friends to lovers · mystery · suspense · magic -
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser, Robyn Smith
From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair.Wash Day Diaries tells the story of four best friends—Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie—through five connected short story comics that follow these young women through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx... -
Satin Princess by Nicole Fox
On the worst day of my life, I let Anton Stepanov save me.One night of freedom—that’s all he offered.But what he ended up taking was so much more.Now, I’m on the run from the devil who rescued me.What I didn’t realize is that devils come in all shapes and sizes.Someone I trust is betraying me.Someone I love is hiding things from me.And Anton is coming to reclaim what’s his... -
Satin Sinner by Nicole Fox
I walked in on my fiancé sleeping with my maid of honor… On the day of our wedding.I did what anyone would do:Threw my ring in his face and found somewhere quiet to cry.But then something else happened.Something unexpected.In that quiet place…Someone found me.Anton Stepanov is like something out of a dream.Scratch that: out of a nightmare... -
Fractured Freedom by Shain Rose
Is it so bad that I tricked my older brother’s best friend into taking my virginity?Maybe.In my defense, it was Dante Reid—my crush, my first love, and the one I ended up pushing away.Our paths split in opposite directions.I went to college on one coast while he returned to work with the US Army on the other.The end.Or so I thought... -
Rock the Boat: A Novel by Beck Dorey-Stein
Old friends discover how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same) when they reunite in their seaside hometown for one unforgettable summer--from the New York Times bestselling author of From the Corner of the Oval "The perfect summer read... -
Protector's Promise by Sarah Blue
Smith didn’t know what to expect when he started working for music icon Deja Fox (also known as Cami Jenson). He thought he was going to be protecting a needy, manipulative Omega. It winds up being far from the truth.Cami is beautiful and complex. He finds himself not wanting to be curt and short with her but actually wanting to get to know the real her, not her celebrity façade...grumpy sunshine · forced proximity · office · bdsm · reverse harem · contemporary · paranormal · multicultural · erotica · fantasy -
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Brainwashed by Nyla K.
Brainwashed Official cover & blurb reveal: June 7th, 2022 Monster. That's what they call me. Lock your doors, hold your loved ones tight. The Carver is on the loose. Except I'm not. I was caught. The days of allowing my inner depravity to run wild are over. I've been sent to prison for good, something of a celebrity in this dark, dank hell-hole they call Alabaster Penitentiary...m-m · age difference · dark · multicultural · mystery · suspense · forced proximity · angst · abuse · from hate to love -
Alien Claw by Ursa Dax
“I will go wherever you are. Even if I have to follow you forever. Even if I have to hunt you down...” TAYLORAs the resident historian, I’ve been recording everything that happens on this alien planet. Alliances, battles, and, of course, the whole alien/human mates phenomenon. But soon, there’s a new name to add to the list of human lasses with mates: mine... -
Gray Witch by Hailey Edwards
Famous monsters are resurrecting across Mississippi, each one recreating their own gruesome deaths through new victims. Every time Rue pins down one horror legend, another appears with its own bloodthirsty agenda. The summoners raising these vengeful spirits save their best for last, a cruel gift that shatters Rue. But she’s not the only one whose heart gets broken...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · magic · demons · witches · fae · mystery · contemporary · shapeshifters -
Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas by Gill Paul
From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes a tale of love, sacrifice and betrayal, available for pre-order now.JACKIEWhen her first marriage ends in tragedy, Jackie Kennedy fears she’ll never love again. But all that changes when she encounters…ARISuccessful and charming, Ari Onassis is a man who promises her the world... -
The Confession by R.L. Stine
A group of teens protect the killer among them in this chilling young adult thriller from Goosebumps author R.L. Stine.When their classmate Al dies, Julie and her friends aren’t exactly broken up about it. They couldn’t stand him and even found themselves wishing he were dead more than once... -
The Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World Vol. 3 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya, Reiko Sakurada
After being transported to another world by an orb that calls itself "God," Tsukina used her newfound magical powers to open up a cozy book cafe. Now that she's settled in, she's started dating Il, a handsome soldier. However, Tsukina can't relax just yet. Othel's powerful neighboring countries are making some suspicious moves, and as tensions rise, a new savior arrives at the castle... -
Stolen Destiny by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
What is a siren without her power?I'm about to find out, and I have no problems embracing the darkness to do so.I was thrown into a literal hell, and every day feels like it could be my last.But amid such darkness, I thought I found light with three men who've shown me happiness is possible even in a place like this.Except, maybe I was too quick to trust and give my heart away...reverse harem · paranormal · fantasy · fae · shapeshifters · dark · demons · vampires · new adult · magic -
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 6 by Suu Morishita, 森下suu
Will he answer anything I ask him now?Yuki's a college student who admires and then falls in love with an upperclassman at her school, Itsuomi, who treats her naturally despite her being Deaf. After she resolves to pursue this love in earnest, and Itsuomi asks her to go out, the two become a couple... -
Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira
Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jane the Virgin, this immediately accessible and irresistibly fun rom-com debut will spin readers into an unforgettable summer of late-night dancing, broken hearts, second chances, and telenovela twists.Carmen Aguilar just wants to make her happily ever after come true... -
What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri
As the abandoned son of a Lascar—a sailor from India—Heathcliff has spent most of his young life maligned as an "outsider." Now he's been flung into an alien life in the Yorkshire moors, where he clings to his birth father's language even though it makes the children of the house call him an animal, and the maids claim he speaks gibberish... -
Should I Tell You? by Jill Mansell
Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele met as teenagers in the Cornish seaside home of kind-hearted foster parents. Years on, the bond between them is unbreakableBut Amber has a secret. She's in love with Lachlan. She can't tell him, because that would never work - he's definitely not the settling-down type... -
Inextricably Tied by Aveda Vice
Harbinger is reckless.It only makes sense that she keeps the world at arm’s length. No one to answer to. No one to lose. No one to touch her banshee skin and become connected forever.It’s a system that works — even if it means keeping her partner, Flint, from getting any closer to her.Flint is restrained...from hate to love · fantasy · demons · mystery · paranormal · suspense · contemporary · forced proximity · bdsm · witches -
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 4 by Wataru Hinekure
Aoki confesses his feelings to Ida and prepares for rejection, but in an unexpected turn of events, Ida asks him if they should try dating... -
Witch is the Word by Amanda M. Lee
Hadley Hunter is finally getting a handle on life as a witch. Island living isn’t always beautiful sunsets and fruity cocktails, but things have never been better…until a body washes up on the beach during a private picnic with her boyfriend Galen Blackwood.The body belongs to a local business manager, who just happens to be married to the daughter of one of the richest men on the island... -
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White Nights: The Complete Duet by Anna Zaires, Charmaine Pauls
The complete USA TODAY bestselling duet, available for the first time in one convenient, discounted bundle. Over 2300 5-star reviews on the individual books!Of all the hospitals in New York City, he walks into mine.I know from the moment I see him that Alex Volkov is dangerous. He’s the kind of trouble every woman should run from. The bullet his bodyguard took for him proves that... -
The Falling by Anna Todd
Twenty-year old Karina is proud of the independent life she is trying to create for herself in Fort Benning, Georgia... -
Until I Met You by Amber Rose Gill
Can a tropical escape lead to a perfect romance?It was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime, a chance to extend her travel blog, her best friends’ wedding and perhaps, if her friends were correct, her own proposal…Until Samantha found herself on her way to Tobago alone – and single. She needed to rest. She didn’t need to come face to face with the most unhelpful man on the island... -
The Darkening by Sunya Mara
In this thrilling and epic YA fantasy debut, the only hope for a city trapped in the eye of a cursed storm lies with the daughter of failed revolutionaries and a prince terrified of his throne. Vesper Vale is the daughter of revolutionaries. Failed revolutionaries... -
Blood & Vows by Amanda Richardson
Never make a deal with the devil–especially if that deal entails holy matrimony.There’s only one rule my mother passed down to me before she died: Never venture into the east side of Edinburgh.I never questioned it.There are creatures in this world that could hurt us, she’d said.So, I stay away—until my life hits rock bottom, and I find myself curious about the forbidden side of the ancient city...paranormal · erotica · demons · dark · suspense · forced proximity · arranged marriage · vampires · mystery · fae -
Malicious Midpoint by Alice Winters
Nothing can go wrong with being in love with a demon and having a dragon familiar whose idea of a fun time is watching me plummet to the ground, right? Now that things have settled down, I’m hoping to finally get some peace and quiet to spend with Havoc...humor · m-m · fantasy · werewolves · demons · witches · paranormal · magic · vampires · urban fantasy -
The Rehearsals by Annette Christie
Groundhog Day meets People We Meet on Vacation in a funny and romantic novel about a couple who call off their wedding after a disastrous rehearsal dinner—only to wake up the next morning on an "irresistible" adventure (Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author of The Hotel Nantucket).The wedding is tomorrow. If today ever ends. "A sweet, delightful romance...contemporary · time travel · fantasy · science fiction · humor · cheating · from hate to love · angst · paranormal · other-man-woman