Top new romance books out this week: 17 Jul - 23 Jul 2022
Last updated:
July 23, 2022
This week featuring new releases by H.D. Carlton, Katherine Center, Neva Altaj, Skye Warren, K. Webster, Reese Rivers, Danielle L. Jensen, Lexi Ryan, Danie Stirling, T.J. Klune, Julie Garwood and many more.
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Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton
Who am I? I've forgotten the answer to that question long ago. Ever since I ran from that house, so desperate to escape, I left with only the clothes on my back and socks on my feet. After that day, I've only ever walked in stolen shoes. Could I be a girl who is searching for the meaning of life in faceless men? They were all so forgettable. Until he came along... -
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
She’s got his back. Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindgerten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she’s an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker. He’s got her heart... -
Broken Whispers by Neva Altaj
MikhailThe Italian and Russian mafias are at war,And it is brutal.We’re both ruthless, relentless, and unforgiving.But then, the decision is made to merge our worlds,A marriage between the two sides.The most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,And the Bratva's most feared monster.I loved her from afar for so long,And I finally get to have her as my own...mystery · contemporary · suspense · forced proximity · age difference · alpha male · arranged marriage · mafia · abuse · bad boys -
Dark Desires Anthology: Six Modern Retellings of Timeless Romance by Skye Warren, K. Webster, Sierra Simone, L.A. Cotton
This limited-time boxed set consists of six romantic classics retold by bestselling and award-winning authors! If you love timeless romance with a steamy modern spin, look no further.. -
Unbreak Me by Reese Rivers
There’s ninety two dollars and fifty seven cents hidden in a Ziploc bag in the lining of the couch along with a double stack of polaroid pictures that might buy me some time.Every person who has met my husband thinks he’s the most charming man and would never believe what he does to me behind these four walls. And now, I see my five year old daughter’s arm in a cast...reverse harem · contemporary · abuse · military · insta-love · alpha male · menage · age difference · suspense · erotica -
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The Calm Before the Storm by Danielle L. Jensen
Set in the world of The Bridge Kingdom series, The Calm Before the Storm is six chapters of extra content that take place after the events of The Traitor Queen and The Inadequate Heir.Ithicana has been liberated from the Maridrinians, but not everyone holds peace in their hearts... -
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan
Brie finds herself caught between two princes and two destinies while the future of the fae realm hangs in the balance.After Abriella's sister was sold to the fae, she thought life couldn't get any worse. But when she suddenly finds herself caught in a web of lies of her own making - loving two princes and trusting neither - things are not quite as clear as she once thought...fantasy · young adult · fae · new adult · high fantasy · love triangle · paranormal · from hate to love · magic · historical -
Crumbs by Danie Stirling
Falling in love just got sweeter in this charming, romantic YA graphic novel from WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform. Ray, a young seer struggling with her powers, discovers first love and friendship in her town's magic bakery. In a very special town, there’s an even more unusual bakery with a selection of baked treats hand-crafted to help your dreams come true... -
Heat Wave by T.J. Klune
Heat Wave is the explosive finale to the thrilling Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune!Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz are back in action bringing justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City...fantasy · young adult · contemporary · superheroes · m-m · urban fantasy · humor · friends to lovers · paranormal · high-school -
Grace Under Fire by Julie Garwood
A Navy SEAL will need every bit of his extensive skill set when he appoints himself as bodyguard to a woman determined not to need one in this thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.Grace Isabel MacKenna had a hundred things to do today. Killing someone wasn’t one of them...contemporary · virgin heroine · military · humor · suspense · mystery · from hate to love · slow burn -
Sin Bin by Teagan Hunter
I should stay away.Emilia Anderson is the team’s social media manager, and there are strict rules about not fraternizing with the staff. It doesn’t matter that we already accidentally broke them—we can’t let it happen again.Besides, my time in the NHL is winding down, and this is my last shot at winning the Cup. I need to focus on the game, not some girl I have no business chasing... -
Misfits Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
Luna Hale & Paul Donnelly's romance.Official synopsis coming soon!The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them.The Like Us Series Reading Order:1. Damaged Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)2. Lovers Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)3. Alphas Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)4... -
From the Jump by Lacie Waldon
A chronic yes-woman finally admits to what—and who—she really wants in this unforgettable and heartfelt romantic comedy, by the author of The Layover.Liv Bakersfield is used to living her life in “shoulds.” Be fit. Be financially responsible. Be your best self... -
This Place of Wonder by Barbara O'Neal
In the wake of a personal tragedy, four women face the past, their futures, and each other in a novel of broken ties and healing by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids... -
Titan by Sarah Bailey
What would you do if your past came back to haunt you?When your latest client happens to be the younger brother of your boss who is only interested in talking, you begin to wonder why he keeps visiting you.Sex work was my way of taking my power back after my horrific past, but Gilberto Villetti makes me question everything in my life...contemporary · suspense · exhibitionism · forced proximity · abuse · friends to lovers · dark · erotica · mafia · super rich hero -
You Again by Lauren Layne
“Hard pass on that guy, right?”Mackenzie “Mac” Austin just wants what any modern, commitment-phobic woman in New York City wants: a no-strings-attached hookup steamy enough to brag about over brunch mimosas the next morning. Not on Mac’s list of wants is the bland, preppy, corporate dude currently her dating app is trying to match her with... -
Riches to Riches: Part Two by Ames Mills
When I was born, my life was set on a path of destruction, greed, enemies, and certain death. But none of that mattered until them.Ryder, Gage, Dex, Holden, and Leo are my life, my loves, and in the blink of an eye, it was ripped away from me.At twenty-two, I rose to power as the first female Boss of the Italian Mafia, and at twenty-five, I almost died because of it...mafia · reverse harem · contemporary · dark · age difference · friends to lovers · bdsm · erotica · new adult · poly -
The Lost Elemental by Tessa Hale
It was supposed to be simple. Graduate, get a job to keep my mom from drowning in mountains of medical debt, and maybe score a scholarship to a decent college.All of that changed in a single breath. Because it turns out I’m not human. And I just knocked out the power on an entire city block.In a split second, all of my carefully-laid plans go up in smoke...fantasy · reverse harem · new adult · from hate to love · royalty · magic · young adult · paranormal · poly · fae -
Bluebonnet: A Romance Anthology for Uvalde by Heidi McLaughlin, Carmen Jenner, Skye Turner, Isabel Lucero
Bluebonnet: An Anthology for UvaldeBluebonnet is a romance anthology with short stories from over fifty romance authors.All of the money raised from the sale of this anthology will be donated to the Robb Elementary School victims’ families... -
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Black Rose Kisses: The Complete Series by Eva Ashwood
In Fairview Heights, there’s one rule everyone knows. Don’t cross the Black Rose gang. Not if you want to live.My father broke that rule.Now he owes the notorious Black Roses a favor, and to make sure he pays up, they’re taking me as collateral. Until Dad completes whatever job they gave him, three gang members will be my keepers.Sloan, Rory, and Levi.The boss’s son.The man with a secret... -
The Sweetest Connection by Denise Williams
Two best friends have one week to return a lost love letter found in a candy store—and to work up the courage to confess to the deep feelings between them—in this romance novella from the acclaimed author of How To Fail at Flirting.Teagan’s job in an airport candy store pays the bills but she dreams of traveling the world... -
Youngblood by Sasha Laurens
For fans of Vampire Diaries and dark academia, two queer teen bloodsuckers at an elite vampire-only boarding school must go up against all of Vampirdom when they uncover a frightening conspiracy on campus.Kat Finn and her mother can barely make ends meet living among humans...fantasy · f-f · young adult · vampires · paranormal · contemporary · urban fantasy · from hate to love · mystery · high-school -
The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart
Zanne Klein never planned to be a personal assistant to Hollywood royalty Ted and Holly Stabler. But a decade in at thirty-eight, that's exactly how she spends her days, earning six figures to make sure the movie mogul and his family have everything they could ever dream of and more.However, today is no ordinary day at the Stabler estate... -
The Redo by Max Monroe
Put a finger down if you’ve ever been a single woman who got stuck in a New York City elevator in the middle of a summer blackout with your former high school sweetheart—whom you haven’t seen in years—while pregnant with a baby that isn’t biologically yours... -
The Crush by Karla Sorensen
You know that girl from your past that you can’t quite stop thinking about? The one that you pushed away because you had a goal that seemed so much bigger, so much more important than any crush you might have had?That’s Adaline Wilder for me.Nothing came before football. Not in college, and not in my five years in the pros...sports · strong heroine · friends to lovers · contemporary · humor · new adult · angst · athletes · open-door · dual-pov -
Keeping My Girl by Angela Snyder
The girl I fell in love with was ripped from my arms, never to be heard from again.She was sold to the cruelest man on the planet, Constantine Carbone — my family’s number one enemy.Over the years, I haven’t stopped looking for Selina.And then one fateful night, I finally find her.In a move that will undoubtedly bring war upon my family, I save Selina, killing Constantine’s son in the process... -
Glitch by Briana Michaels
GlitchI’m obsessed with a woman I’ve never met. Hell, I’ve never even seen a picture of her, unless you count the cartoon avatar she displays during our online gaming nights. To Ara, I’m a quiet gamer who keeps a chat open in case she wants to vent about her day or her loser boyfriend... -
Broken Boys Can't Love by Micalea Smeltzer
Off-limits. That’s what Jude is to me. My older brother doesn’t trust me with his player of a best friend. Which is totally fine, because I’m not interested. As Jude and I reluctantly become friends, I start to see that there’s more to him than others notice. But I still won’t go there, not when I have a crush on someone else... -
The Wrong Rake by Eliot Grayson
Harry Standish returns home from Waterloo expecting a quiet reunion with his family. Instead he finds his sister’s reputation ruined and his mother in a state. The culprit: Simon Beaumont, rake, wastrel, and co-owner of the London gaming hell Perdition.A duel isn't an option. Given Harry's skill it would be little better than a murder... -
Vampires, Hearts, & Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston
In this heart-wrenching debut YA novel that’s The Coldest Girl in Coldtown meets They Both Die at the End, a teen girl takes a trip to New Orleans with her estranged best friend to find a vampire to save her dying father.Victoria and her dad have shared a love of the undead since the first vampire revealed his existence on live TV...fantasy · young adult · vampires · paranormal · contemporary · urban fantasy · death · love triangle · mystery · magic -
Heartbreak for Two by C.W. Farnsworth
Some couples have chemistry. Others have a connection. We have both. We took turns, walking away. But somehow, we’ve still ended up here. On stage, together, in front of tens of thousands of people. Him holding a guitar, me a microphone. Singing the song I wrote that launched my career and dubbed me the princess of pop music. The song about him. Maybe we were inevitable from the start. To love... -
DRACO: A Dragon Chef Romance by Layla Fae
My boss is a dragon and he tastes like magic.When I say I’m a clumsy woman, I’m not being cute. With the amount of things I have tripped over, dropped on myself, and fallen into, it’s a miracle I am still alive.One might even say I’m cursed...paranormal · humor · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · fantasy · demons · erotica · alpha male · praise-kink · non-human-hero -
Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo, Ren Graham
A debut queer YA graphic novel, developed from a hit webcomic. Set in the haunted town of Blackwater, Maine, two boys fall for each other as they dig for clues to a paranormal mystery. Tony Price is a popular high school track star and occasional delinquent aching for his dad’s attention and approval...young adult · fantasy · paranormal · werewolves · mystery · m-m · contemporary · urban fantasy · monsters · high-school -
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Shmutz by Felicia Berliner
In this witty, provocative, and unputdownable debut novel a young Hasidic woman on a quest to get married fears she will never find a groom because of her secret addiction to porn.Like the other women in her Brooklyn Hasidic community, Raizl expects to find a husband through an arranged marriage. Unlike the other women, Raizl has a secret... -
The Hotel on the Riviera by Carol Kirkwood
By the sapphire blue waters of the French Riviera, a decades-long secret is about to be revealed…Wayward Greek heiress, Ariana Theodosis, inherits the Hotel du Soleil as part of a mysterious legacy. Captivated by its faded glamour, she hopes it offers her the chance to start again... -
A Darkness At The Door by Intisar Khanani
I've been cursed, betrayed, and sold into slavery – but the truth I carry can't be allowed to die.Only Rae knows the extent of the corruption at the heart of the kingdom of Menaiya, from the noble lord who betrayed her, to the Circle of Mages whose wards protect the slavers from discovery. Injured and imprisoned on a slave ship, Rae's options are quickly running out... -
BEASTARS, Vol. 19 by Paru Itagaki
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Lop-eared rabbit Kyu teaches gray wolf Legoshi a thing or two about female empowerment as she trains him to confront his most powerful foe yet... -
Step Bully by Willow Dixon
Of all the people in the world, I had to be attracted to the one person I hate…Ash Summers is the most beautiful guy I’ve ever seen. He’s also a total d*ck, and I hate him more than anything. That feeling is mutual, by the way, as he does nothing but torment me...m-m · from hate to love · new adult · bisexual · erotica · forced proximity · college · contemporary · angst · alpha male -
Witchcraft by Jayne Ann Krentz
A story of mystery and passion from a best - selling romance author - Mystery writer Kimberly Sawyer lives alone and likes it that way. But when she is threatened by a hooded figure, and a blood-red rose with a needle thrust into its heart is left on her doorstep, she knows she needs protection... -
The Summer of Lost Letters by Hannah Reynolds
Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Ruta Sepetys, this sweet, summery romance set in Nantucket follows seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg as she uncovers a secret about her grandmother's life during WWII.Seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg isn't exactly looking forward to the summer before her senior year...