Top new romance books out this week: 11 Sep - 17 Sep 2022
Last updated:
September 17, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Mariana Zapata, Stephanie Garber, Rina Kent, Tamsyn Muir, Grace Draven, Jeffe Kennedy, Joël Dicker, Angel Lawson, A.K. Rose, Zoulfa Katouh, Michelle Heard, Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland and many more.
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When Gracie Met the Grump by Mariana Zapata
Of all the things that could have landed in her yard… it had to be him.For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true. Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it’s the exact opposite. Especially when he’s grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon. But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to... -
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
The fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.Not every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again...fantasy · young adult · from hate to love · magic · vampires · high fantasy · paranormal · legends & fairy tales · mystery · royalty -
God of Pain by Rina Kent
I made a terrible mistake.Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.So I thought it was over.Until he awakens a beast inside me.My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton's worst enemy.He won’t stop until he breaks me...mafia · dark · grumpy sunshine · new adult · college · bdsm · from hate to love · contemporary · alpha male · angst -
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Her city is under siege.The zombies are coming back.And all Nona wants is a birthday party.In many ways, Nona is like other people. She lives with her family, has a job at her local school, and loves walks on the beach and meeting new dogs. But Nona's not like other people. Six months ago she woke up in a stranger's body, and she's afraid she might have to give it back...fantasy · science fiction · f-f · magic · dystopian · mystery · young adult · paranormal · humor · high fantasy -
Once Upon a Forbidden Desire: Fairy Tales and Other Stories by Grace Draven, Jeffe Kennedy, Colleen Cowley, L. Penelope
When it comes to true love, rules are meant to be broken …Dark forests and locked doors, poisoned apples and forbidden lovers ... Bold heroines and swoon-worthy heroes break all the rules in this enchanting anthology of the fairy tales you thought you knew.Once Upon A Forbidden Desire features 20 enticing fairy tale retellings by a diverse selection of fantasy romance authors...fantasy · monsters · paranormal · magic · fated-mates · from hate to love · omegaverse · fae · vampires · witches -
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The Enigma of Room 622 by Joël Dicker
"One night in December, a corpse is found in Room 622 of the Hotel Verbier, a luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. A police investigation begins without definite end, and public interest wanes with the passage of time... -
Captured by My Stepbrothers by Angel Lawson, A.K. Rose
Kate may have escaped from the dangers of Wilmington, from both the binder and her family, but is she really free?Not if the Davenport brothers have anything to do about it. Not if Detective Higgins can find her.Not if Paul Sanders is able to get into her mind.Book 2 in the Family Confessions series will be available fall of 2022...reverse harem · dark · from hate to love · bdsm · contemporary · poly · mystery · forced proximity · cruel hero · suspense -
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
Salama Kassab was a pharmacy student when the cries for freedom broke out in Syria. She still had her parents and her big brother; she still had her home. She had a normal teenager’s life. Now Salama volunteers at a hospital in Homs, helping the wounded who flood through the doors daily... -
Captured By A Sinner by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard, comes a new standalone, full-length Russian Bratva Romance novel.After the Priesthood wipes out my family, I find myself kidnapped and held prisoner by the head of the Bratva – a man who’s as charming as he is terrifying...new adult · mafia · contemporary · suspense · erotica · dark · age difference · forced proximity · from hate to love · praise-kink -
The Rules of Dating by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
It all started when I hosted a little party for a bunch of new friends.Though “friends” might not be the right word since the invitees were all the women I’d found out my boyfriend was talking to behind my back. When the guest of honor walked in—aka my now ex—things took a turn…Unfortunately, a stranger witnessed the whole blowout... -
Dark Eyed Devil by Olivia Hayle
Hayden Cole was good times dressed like bad news.Dark hair falling over eyes that had seen too much.Full lips curving into a smile that set my body on fire.The way he disliked everything about my sheltered world, except me.I spent years in love with the groundkeeper’s nephew.In the darkness, in the silence, our hearts spoke the same language... -
Not Many Options by Jillian West
Riley Thomas has made some mistakes in life. She took a few wrong turns and has no idea what to do next. There's a blizzard baring down on the island and Riley is alone with two kids under the age of four. She's out of options, exhausted, and overwhelmed.An omega on her own always has to be on guard, but with her two girls counting on her to keep them safe, there's no time for a pity party... -
A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey
Natalie Walker is the reason her older brother and sister went to prison more than fifteen years ago. She fled California shortly after that fateful night and hasn't spoken to anyone in her family since. Ten years later, Natalie receives a letter from a lawyer saying her estranged mother has died and left the family's historic Santa Cruz house to her--sort of... -
Tarnished Tyrant by Nicole Fox
I got pregnant from a one-night-stand.I wasn’t going to tell the father…Until I walked into the office and found out he’s my new boss.Here’s some advice: Don’t sleep with your boss.Here’s some more: Don’t sleep with your married boss... -
Tarnished Queen by Nicole Fox
Once he finds out what I’ve done, he’ll never let me leave.I lied. I ran. I hid.But Nikolai Zhukova found me anyway.And now that I’m his again, he’s making sure I never repeat my mistakes.He’s putting his ring on my finger and marching me down the aisle—whether I like it or not.Tarnished Queen is Book 2 of the Zhukova Bratva duet. Nikolai and Belle’s story begins in Book 1, Tarnished Tyrant... -
Northern Stars: A Friends-to-Lovers Romance by Brittainy C. Cherry
Hollywood's biggest star first belonged to me. Northern Stars is an angsty, new adult, second chance standalone romance from Brittainy Cherry. Breaking up with your high school sweetheart was one thing. Breaking up with a famous Hollywood actor? That was a different situation. I’d been in love with Aiden Walters since I was a little girl. We’d grown up as neighbors in our small town... -
Shattered Sea by Catherine Cowles
I’ve known every kind of pain. Of the heart. Of the body. Of the soul. All I want now is the freedom that comes from making my art.The last thing I expected was Hollywood royalty to waltz into my gallery in a small town in the middle of nowhere and see me. A man like Boden Cavanaugh shouldn’t understand me. Shouldn’t be able to soothe my most ragged edges... -
The Revenge by Tijan
The Revenge is the taut, edgy, sexy, explosive conclusion to The Insiders trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestseller Tijan!Bailey and Kash were used to living in the shadows. Now they are thrust into the public eye. Together, they can do anything, but undeniable danger and seemingly insurmountable challenges threaten the love and passion that binds them.1...contemporary · new adult · suspense · dark · super rich hero · mafia · college · erotica · angst · alpha male -
The Revenge by Tijan
The Revenge is the taut, edgy, sexy, explosive conclusion to The Insiders trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestseller Tijan!Bailey and Kash were used to living in the shadows. Now they are thrust into the public eye. Together, they can do anything, but undeniable danger and seemingly insurmountable challenges threaten the love and passion that binds them.1...contemporary · new adult · suspense · super rich hero · mafia · dark · college · angst · alpha male · mystery -
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Pieces of a Life by Jewel E. Ann
The summer before fourth grade, Colten Mosley moved into the house across the street from mine, and we became inseparable.He played the piano and baseball.I had a penchant for dead things while at the same time imagining what it would be like to kiss Colten.We were filled with curiosity and overly active imaginations.We were also forbidden to be more than friends.But that didn’t stop us...suspense · contemporary · mystery · friends to lovers · single-father · angst · from hate to love · dual-pov · humor · grumpy sunshine -
A Single Rose by Muriel Barbery
From the best-selling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog comes a story about a woman's journey to discover the father she never knew and a love she never thought possible.Rose has just turned forty when she gets a call from a lawyer asking her to come to Kyoto for the reading of her estranged father's will... -
The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe
ONE TO WATCH meets BEACH READ in this smart, swoony, romantic comedy, in which two college exes find themselves battling against each other—and their unresolved feelings—for a spot in a prestigious literature Ph.D. program.Allison Avery loves to win. After acing every academic challenge she’s come up against, she’s finally been accepted into her dream Ph.D...contemporary · from hate to love · forced proximity · new adult · humor · curvy-hero · second chances · college · death · past-abuse -
Wildest Dreams by Giana Darling
Tiernan Morelli is ruthless, powerful, dangerously irresistible. And Bianca’s new guardian. He’s not a good man, but she is drawn to him in a way she’s never felt before. Little does she know Tiernan has plans for her, and she will submit to his dangerous temptation...dark · contemporary · age difference · from hate to love · mafia · forced proximity · alpha male · super rich hero · bdsm · angst -
Because I Want You by Claire Contreras
From New York Times bestseller Claire Contreras comes a new, sexy standalone mafia romance novel…Roselyn Vega - When Gabriel De Luca waltzed into the nightclub where I was bartending, looking like he'd just stepped out of the pages of GQ Magazine: Wall Street Edition, it felt like fate. I hadn't seen him in ten years, but it felt like no time had passed between us... -
Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereA literary fantasy about love, music and sorcery, set against the background of Mexico City.Mexico City, 1988: Long before iTunes or MP3s, you said “I love you” with a mixtape. Meche, awkward and fifteen, has two equally unhip friends -- Sebastian and Daniela -- and a whole lot of vinyl records to keep her company...fantasy · young adult · urban fantasy · contemporary · magic · science fiction · paranormal · witches · historical -
The Hunter King by Jagger Cole
He’s my twisted nightmare. And my most depraved fantasy. He was sent to kill me on my twentieth birthday. Instead, the beautiful monster with the lethal blue eyes takes me. Kidnapped to the woods, the hauntingly gorgeous man shrouded in mystery, scars, and savagery doesn’t want my blood. He doesn’t want a ransom from the powerful Bratva family I’m the only heir to. He only wants me to run...dark · contemporary · suspense · mafia · age difference · from hate to love · strong heroine · forced proximity · captive · alpha male -
The Hunted Queen by Jagger Cole
She’s my darkest obsession. And my only salvation.Violence shattered us.But she’s the one who stomped on the pieces.Now, she thinks time, distance, and hiding from me means she’s escaped our games.She’s wrong.This time, when I catch her, I wont be letting go, no matter how hard she begs.At least, that was the plan, until I realize I’m not the only shadow hunting her.But she’s my prey...dark · contemporary · suspense · mafia · age difference · from hate to love · strong heroine · male-pov · dual-pov · alpha male -
Imposter by Bradeigh Godfrey
“Spine-chillingly, jaw-droppingly good!" --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing Two sisters, a lifetime of secrets Lilian and Rosie were once the closest of sisters, but the untimely death of their parents pulled them apart. Now, three years on, Rosie has reached out to her big sister, asking to meet... -
Doctor Untouchable by J. Saman
The secret I’m keeping from my hot boss is a ticking time bomb. And it’s about to explode…Running out on my wedding and throwing myself onto his car to get away from my cheating ex is not how I thought I’d see Kaplan Fritz again.Which is probably why I didn’t recognize him until I ran into his mother shortly after... -
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum
The Chosen meets Darius the Great in this irreverent and timely story of worlds colliding in friendship, betrayal, and hatred.Hoodie Rosen's life isn't that bad. Sure, his entire Orthodox Jewish community has just picked up and moved to the quiet, mostly non-Jewish town of Tregaron, but Hoodie's world hasn't changed that much... -
In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker
Three generations of witches must discover where their magic went wrong as secrets resurface that could solve a twenty-year-old mystery in this riveting debut, perfect for fans of Practical Magic and Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe.There's something magical about Yarrow, Kentucky... -
Wild Wicked Obsession by Layla Frost
An age-gap, praise-filled, wickedly-hot romance where opposites definitely attract“That’s my good girl…”She was a good girl.I wanted to make her my good girl.Joss Lennon was shy. Sweeter than any baked good. Outta my league.Her life was cupcakes, hand turkeys, and working too many hours to pay the mortgage her ex-fiance dumped on her...contemporary · erotica · age difference · alpha male · insta-love · pregnancy · possessive hero · grumpy sunshine · bikers · bad boys -
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Cruel Games by Zoe Blake
I'm not interested in love, it's the chase which intrigues me. I saw her in the park, my pretty little prey. I intend to make her mine, and the closer I get the more she will lose. Her friends. Her family. Her freedom. Each move will bring her more under my control until she has nothing left... but me. Am I playing a cruel game? Of course. But I warned you: It's not love that I want...age difference · dark · virgin heroine · bdsm · mafia · abuse · super rich hero · alpha male · from hate to love · erotica -
Mine To Cherish by Natasha Madison
Things are supposed to go smoothly on your wedding day.Aren't they?ClarabellaDid I want to get married today?It's hard to say when he proposed in front of over a hundred people.Everything happened so fast, and I thought it was just nerves.It was not.The knock on the door showed me that what I was feeling was more than just cold feet.I was a runaway bride... -
Swiped for His Taking by Ella Goode
I came, I saw, I wanted.When I laid eyes on Milana, I knew immediately I had to have her. It didn’t matter to me she was supposed to go on a date with someone else. It didn’t even matter if I had to pretend to be said blind date. I knew she belonged to me and I’d have her even if the whole world was against me.He came, he saw, he wanted.I’ve stumbled a lot in my life... -
Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco
Full of court intrigue, queer romance, and terrifying monsters—this gothic epic fantasy will appeal to fans of Samantha Shannon’s The Priory of the Orange Tree and the adult animated series Castlevania.Remy Pendergast is many things: the only son of the Duke of Valenbonne (though his father might wish otherwise), an elite bounty hunter of rogue vampires, and an outcast among his fellow Reapers...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · dark · mystery · urban fantasy · high fantasy · magic · m-m · poly -
Wishtress by Nadine Brandes
She didn't ask to be the Wishtress.Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. It's a big secret to keep. When a granted wish goes wrong, a curse is placed on her: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She needs to journey to the Well and break the curse before it claims her life--and before the king's militairen track her down... -
Auctioned To The Grizzly Shifter by Olivia T. Turner
Grizzly shifters like me don't last long without a mate.Not when your inner bear is a snarling rabid beast.He's getting harder to control.Every day, I feel my grip on him slipping.It won't be long now until he's full on feral.Then there will only be one option.A bullet in the head.The feral monster will have to be put down.And he'll bring me down with him.My mate is the only one who can save me... -
The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters
Natasha’s sister is missing.Her car was found abandoned on the edge of a local nature preserve known as the Bend, but as the case goes cold, Natasha’s loss turns to burning anger.She’ll do anything to find answers.Della’s family has channeled magic from the Bend for generations, providing spells for the desperate...fantasy · young adult · f-f · mystery · paranormal · witches · magic · contemporary · urban fantasy · from hate to love