Top new romance books out this week: 8 Jan - 14 Jan 2023
Last updated:
January 14, 2023
This week featuring new releases by Emily Rath, Meghan Quinn, Brandon Sanderson, Heather Fawcett, Melissa Bashardoust, Leigh Bardugo, Tal Bauer, Melanie Harlow, Amy Lea, Mia Knight and many more.
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Alcott Hall by Emily Rath
The Lady has an offer. The Vicar has a Confession.Lady Madeline Blair is on a mission. Her eccentric late aunt left her a small fortune with one condition: to claim it, Madeline must marry by New Year’s Eve…which is now only three weeks away! When she receives an invitation to spend Christmas at Alcott Hall, she sees this as the perfect chance to snag herself an unsuspecting beau...historical · reverse harem · regency · poly · bisexual · class difference · forbidden love · m-m-f · m-f-m · third-person-pov -
A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn
From the #1 Amazon bestsellers, A Not So Meet Cute and So Not Meant To Be, Meghan Quinn brings the third Cane brother in this all new hilarious modern-day spin of My Best Friend's Wedding.With a new ring on her finger, Ophelia is in dire need when it comes to dealing with her nightmare of a mother-in-law, and planning a wedding... -
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea...fantasy · young adult · high fantasy · pirates · magic · humor · mystery · friends to lovers · paranormal -
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love, in this heartwarming and enchanting fantasy.Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries... -
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
A captivating and utterly original fairy tale about a girl cursed to be poisonous to the touch, and who discovers what power might lie in such a curse...There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story...fantasy · young adult · f-f · from hate to love · high fantasy · magic · legends & fairy tales · royalty · paranormal · queer -
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Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo's Hell Bent.Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back...fantasy · mystery · urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · contemporary · new adult · vampires · demons · suspense -
The Rest of the Story by Tal Bauer
Let me earn it.I keep things simple. I’m a classic one-night wonder. Relationships? Are you out of your mind? No. No way. Not interested. My heart is vulcanized rubber, puck hard, and that’s the way I like it.Then I'm traded to the absolute worst team in the NHL, the Rocky Mountain Outlaws, and I’m hit with a one-two punch...sports · m-m · bisexual · athletes · angst · forced proximity · age difference · insta-love · abuse · contemporary -
From This Moment by Melanie Harlow
It was like seeing a ghost. When my late husband’s twin brother moves back to our small town, I want to avoid him. Everything about Wes reminds me of the man I lost and the life we’d planned together, and after eighteen long months struggling just to get out of bed, I’m finally doing okay. I have a new job, an amazing support group, and a beautiful five-year-old daughter to parent...contemporary · forbidden love · friends to lovers · erotica · angst · second chances · pregnancy · death · new adult · doctors -
Exes and O's by Amy Lea
A romance novel–obsessed social media influencer revisits her exes on her hunt for true love in this romantic comedy from the author of Set On You. Romance-novel connoisseur Tara Chen has had her heart broken ten times by ten different men--all of whom dumped her because of her "stage-five clinger" tendencies. Nevertheless, Tara is determined to find The One... -
Bitter Secrets by Mia Knight
One year as Mrs. James Roth will keep her family safe from his wrath. All she has to do is play the loving wife in public… He failed to negotiate how she should behave in private. This is a business arrangement, nothing more. Once her time is up, she’ll walk away and it won’t be like the last time when he broke her into little pieces... -
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
For fans of Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven, a spellbinding and profoundly prescient debut that follows a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years as humanity struggles to rebuild itself in the aftermath of a climate plague—a daring and deeply heartfelt work of mind-bending imagination from a singular new voice... -
Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan
Mutant Message Down Under is the fictional account of an American woman's spiritual odyssey through outback Australia. An underground bestseller in its original self-published edition, Marlo Morgan's powerful tale of challenge and endurance has a message for us all... -
Cool. Awkward. Black. by K. Arsenault Rivera, Ibi Zoboi, Desiree S. Evans, Julian Winters
A multi-genre YA anthology of bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors challenging the concept of the geek, featuring contributions from Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Lamar Giles, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Shari B. Pennant, K...young adult · fantasy · contemporary · science fiction · paranormal · humor · historical · anthologies -
Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh
EAST ASIA, 2199. After a great war, the East Pacific is in ruins. In brutal Neo Seoul, where status comes from success in combat, ex-gang member Lee Jaewon is a talented pilot rising in the academy's ranks. Abandoned as a child in the slums of Old Seoul by his rebel father, Jaewon desires only to escape his past... -
Thorne Princess by L.J. Shen
An addictive standalone about a Hollywood princess who is desperate to self-destruct…and the grumpy bodyguard who saves her.I landed in hot water with the tabloids one too many times.What can I say? My nipple wanted to come out and say hi to the paparazzi... -
Captivate by E.J. Lawson
I don’t need a pack. I’m doing just fine on my own.Until one tiny mistake has me perfuming enough to draw every enforcement officer in a ten block radius.I know what awaits me if I go into custody as an unclaimed Omega, so when a blazing hot and surprisingly kind Alpha throws me a life raft, I grab hold with both hands.Only problem? He didn’t exactly clear his claim on me with his pack...contemporary · paranormal · fantasy · m-m-f · omegaverse · bisexual · reverse harem · grumpy sunshine · class difference · anal sex -
The Game by Vi Keeland
It started out like any other Tuesday.I spent twelve hours writing algorithms for one of the largest companies in the world and then came home to work on a pet project of mine—feeding facts about the men I knew into a formula to find my perfect match before my twenties came barreling to a close.But then a man knocked on my door and handed me some papers that turned my life upside down... -
Destroy Me by Michelle Heard
Our first meeting was at a nightclub, and it was something straight out of my most romantic fantasies. My ovaries exploded at the sight of the Russian God. And by God, I mean he was ripped, tall, dark, and deadly attractive. There were enough sparks between us to light up a city...suspense · super rich hero · contemporary · mafia · from hate to love · dark · erotica · insta-love · forced proximity · forbidden love -
The Wicked in Me by Suzanne Wright
No one really knows what they are. Only that they're the first civilization. Aeons, they call themselves. They're immortal. Powerful. Secretive. And they'll come for her. Witch Wynter Dellavale knows that for certain. Because in unfairly trying to execute her, they started a chain of events they're struggling to stop. Needing safety, she flees to Devil's Cradle, the home of monsters...fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · magic · mystery · witches · alpha male · competent heroine · independent heroine · sassy heroine -
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THE ILLUSTRATED ROMEO AND JULIET TRAGEDY By William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
A long-standing feud between two wealthy families turns violent. A gang of masked Montagues break into a Capulet celebration, risking additional strife. A young Romeo Montague who is infatuated with love falls in love right away with Juliet Capulet, who is about to wed the man of her father's choosing, the County Paris... -
The King's Shadow by K.M. Shea
I just spent the last month pretending to be the pet cat of an elf king. Today, I discovered we’re enemies.In a supernatural society filled with vampires, werewolves, and wizards, I’ve always been an outcast with my ability to turn into a housecat. No one knew what I was.Turns out, I’m a shadow—a race of supernaturals that were wiped out by the elves centuries ago...fantasy · urban fantasy · fae · paranormal · magic · vampires · shapeshifters · young adult · werewolves · clean -
The Ex I'd Love to Hate by Nadia Lee
Grant Lasker is the first guy I fell in love with. The first guy I shared everything with.I thought what we had was perfect…until I found out I was just a bet to him.All the lavish gifts and attention were nothing more than tricks to fool me. Grant always wins, no matter the collateral damage.I left him without a second glance and rebuilt my life, along with the walls around my heart...office · contemporary · new adult · humor · super rich hero · tycoon · alpha male · cruel hero · possessive hero · poor heroine -
Unbroken Magic by Stacia Stark
I thought I had found a place to belong.But the werewolf king was lying to me–the one thing I begged him never to do.Turns out, I’m his mate.When I stalked out of his house–and out of his life–I figured I’d never see him again.But then I learned that Kyla had gone into the seelie realm to steal the sword tied to her fate. Alone.So now I’m sneaking in after her...fantasy · paranormal · humor · urban fantasy · demons · ancient times · legends & fairy tales · historical · military · vampires -
First Ritual by Kelly St. Clare
I’m Tempest Corentine—twenty-one, single, and already dreading the next twenty-one years. Except one month ago, the impossible happened. I formed a magical bond with someone I’ve never met. The link appeared in my darkest moment, and finding this person is my sole purpose.Two issues:The magus probably lives in The Buried Knolls.The coven there might have murdered my family...fantasy · witches · paranormal · urban fantasy · magic · vampires · fated-mates · demons · new adult · werewolves -
City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer
Gotham meets Strange the Dreamer in this thrilling young adult fantasy about a cowardly girl who finds herself at the center of a criminal syndicate conspiracy, in a city where crooked politicians and sinister cults reign and dreaming means waking up as your worst nightmare...fantasy · young adult · vampires · urban fantasy · paranormal · mystery · monsters · dystopian · humor · high fantasy -
The Hatesick Diaries by Saffron A. Kent
Echo Adler hates Reign Davidson. He’s the reason the love of her life left her all alone and broken hearted two years ago. So it should be easy to stay away. It should be easy to not dream about his dark and mean eyes, or his cruel but sexy smirks. It should be easy to not think about the guy who ruined her happily ever after. Only it’s not... -
Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen
This sweet, enemies-to-lovers debut rom-com filled with Chinese astrology will undoubtedly prove to be a perfect match with readers of Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory, and Helena Hunting. Always a matchmaker, never a match... Olivia Huang Christenson is excited-slash-terrified to be taking over her grandmother’s matchmaking business...contemporary · from hate to love · humor · office · new adult · multicultural · east-asian-mc · california · north-america · usa -
Fractured Secrets by Haley Jenner
Gabriella Ferrari is new to the mafia life. Following the devastating loss of her mother, and with no other options, Gabriella seeks out the morally gray men her mother begged her to avoid. A family found in mourning, Gabriella struggles to live within the confines of the fractured secrets her mother bestowed upon her. She's traded one prison for another... -
The Muse by Emma Scott
An emotional paranormal romance about sacrifice, redemption, and the power of true love. Cole Matheson didn’t expect the road toward being a successful painter would be paved in gold, but he hoped there’d be a few less potholes. Insidious self-doubt that whispers that he’s no good, talentless, hopeless has him on the brink of despair. Maybe it would be better to just give up...fantasy · tortured hero · from hate to love · angels · demons · erotica · dark · m-m · paranormal · contemporary -
The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker
You know how the story's supposed to go... but love makes its own plans. STEP 1: Find yourself Leah Keegan is used to being alone, especially after taking care of her sick foster mother for the past year. But now there’s nothing keeping her in the sweet town of Willow Cove. It’s time to move on. Again...contemporary · friends to lovers · humor · new adult · small town · forced proximity · sweet heroine · tortured heroine · death · angst -
Griffons & Gains by Ashley Bennett
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Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort
From The Astronaut and the Star author Jen Comfort comes a wildly electric romance about two musicians who collide on the stage of a Nevada opera house.Self-professed diva Erika Greene has it all: a starring role on Broadway, legions of fans, spectacular natural talent... -
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Jon and Mack's Terrifying Tree Troubles by A.J. Sherwood, Katie Griffin
It’s like a bad game of Telephone.Grant locates a murdered teen in McMinnville. He calls Jon.Jon locates the girl’s ghost. He calls Mack.Mack talks to the ghost who leads them to more ghosts. Who lead them to even more ghosts.And why are all the murder victims buried under trees? The boys are ready for this game to end, please. (Donovan especially...paranormal · magic · multicultural · m-m · fantasy · suspense · mystery · urban fantasy · contemporary · humor -
A Tune to Make Them Follow by T.A. Lawrence
She’s a wanted criminal, but he doesn’t have to know that.Piper’s job is simple.Take the children.Don’t get caught.The rules she binds on herself; however… Well, they’re a tad more complicated... -
Never Have I Ever: Submitted to My Enemy by Willow Dixon
How could I not have realized the guy I’ve been chatting with online is the one person I hate?Kai, the bad boy I broke my rules for. Who stomped all over my heart. Twice. He’s arrogant and annoying, and worse, he doesn’t even remember what he did to me.He’s also my new presentation partner...from hate to love · bdsm · m-m · contemporary · college · forced proximity · erotica · new adult · caretaking · dual-pov -
My Deceitful Duchess by Aydra Richards
Wrongfully accused of the murder of her husband, Geneviève Amberley, the Duchess of Venbrough, buried her past before it could bury her. In the twelve years since, she has reinvented herself from runaway duchess into Jenny Laurent, the manager of an exclusive ladies’ club...historical · regency · angst · neurodivergent · virgin hero · third-person-pov · dual-pov · pregnancy · past-abuse · competent heroine -
The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester
New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester delivers an unforgettable story of an orphan turned WWII spy turned fashion icon in Paris—perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Fiona Davis. 1943. After spearheading several successful advertising campaigns in New York, PR wizard Alix St. Pierre comes to the attention of the U.S... -
Bears in Mind by Sam Hall
My ex-husband broke my heart asking for an open marriage.Then I found out he had already been sleeping with someone else.So I dumped his arse and moved out,But in the process found myself in the arms of four smoking hot strangers.They pull out all the stops, lavishing me with all of the attention I’d been missing out on,But these guys have a secret...paranormal · fantasy · reverse harem · forced proximity · shapeshifters · poly · contemporary · urban fantasy · bear shifter · office -
Feeling Forever by Albany Walker
They say truth can set you free...That's exactly what I'm worried about...reverse harem · new adult · sports · poly · athletes · dark · paranormal · contemporary · mental illness · college