Top new romance books out this week: 5 Feb - 11 Feb 2023
Last updated:
February 11, 2023
This week featuring new releases by Tessa Bailey, Elsie Silver, Liz Tomforde, Victoria Aveline, Emily McIntire, Elizabeth Helen, Anne Brontë, Katee Robert, Ann Patchett, Jaymin Eve, Tate James and many more.
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Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
A steamy new rom-com about a starchy professor and the bubbly neighbor he clashes with at every turn...Hallie Welch fell hard for Julian Vos at fourteen, after they almost kissed in the dark vineyards of his family's winery. Now the prodigal hottie has returned to their small town. When Hallie is hired to revamp the gardens on the Vos estate, she wonders if she'll finally get that smooch... -
Powerless by Elsie Silver
Two childhood friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. That’s all this was supposed to be. Afterall, I’ve been living in the friend zone for years now.But hockey heartthrob Jasper Gervais isn’t looking at me like a friend anymore. And he isn’t touching me like one either.To his fans, he’s the handsome, talented athlete on TV... -
The Right Move by Liz Tomforde
RYANShe’s a distraction, that’s what she is. I’m the newest Captain of the Devils, Chicago’s NBA team, and the last thing I needed this year was for Indy Ivers, my sister’s best friend, to move into my apartment. She’s messy, emotional, and way too tempting... -
Releasing Maladek by Victoria Aveline
Turns out crash-landing into love is possible…Katie is content with her post-alien-abduction life. Not only has she found work as a royal attendant, but her current assignment on a galaxy cruise is enjoyable, too…until the ship is brought down by a malevolent species. Now she must rescue her friends and escape a hostile planet—all by herself... -
Twisted by Emily McIntire
She's his diamond in the rough. He's her worst nightmare.Yasmin Karam, daughter to one of the richest men in the world, has never known strife. So, when her beloved father falls ill, she's determined to make his final days his happiest. His last wish? To see her married to a man of his choosing. Except Yasmin's heart already belongs to someone else. A servant. A street rat... -
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Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen
Four beastly princes. One awkward bookworm. An enchanted world of fae, magic, and danger.I’ve always loved fairytales. I never imagined I'd actually be in one.When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I'll do anything to save him... Even trade my freedom for his...fantasy · reverse harem · fae · from hate to love · young adult · legends & fairy tales · paranormal · poly · fated-mates · m-m-f -
Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë
An alternate cover edition can be found here.Drawing heavily from personal experience, Anne Brontë wrote Agnes Grey in an effort to represent the many 19th Century women who worked as governesses and suffered daily abuse as a result of their position.Having lost the family savings on risky investments, Richard Grey removes himself from family life and suffers a bout of depression... -
Radiant Sin by Katee Robert
There's nowhere more dangerous than Olympus...and no one more captivating than its golden god: Apollo. Keeper of secrets, master of his shining realm...and the only man I am powerless to deny.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra that's as sinful as it is sweet...fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · erotica · new adult · mystery · super rich hero · boss & employee · praise-kink · bdsm -
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of the powerful businessman Mr. Hosokawa. Roxane Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening—until a band of gun-wielding terrorists takes the entire party hostage...contemporary · suspense · historical · mystery · multicultural · death · high-school · young adult · fantasy · 20th century -
Dirty Truths by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
Dirty Truths is book TWO of FOUR in the Boys Of Bellerose series. This is a mafia/rockstar reverse harem romance series with dark elements and gripping cliffhangers throughout. Content is intended for a mature audience...reverse harem · mafia · contemporary · new adult · super rich hero · poly · rockstars · slut-shaming · suspense · mystery -
Christie, Agatha - Three Act Tragedy by Christie Agatha
At an apparently respectable dinner party, a vicar is the first to die...Thirteen guests arrived at dinner at the actor's house. It was to be a particularly unlucky evening for the mild-mannered Reverend Stephen Babbington, who choked on his cocktail, went into convulsions and died... -
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Mrs. Post, the President and First Lady are here to see you. . . . So begins another average evening for Marjorie Merriweather Post. Presidents have come and gone, but she has hosted them all... -
Encore in Death by J.D. Robb
It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who’d conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And now Eve Dallas has made her entrance—but not as a guest. After raising a toast, Fitzhugh fell to the floor and died, with physical symptoms pointing to cyanide, and the police have crashed the party... -
In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer
Franny Doyle is having the day. She’s been laid off from her (admittedly mediocre) job, the subway doors ripped her favorite silk dress to ruins, and now she’s flashed her unmentionables to half of lower Manhattan. On the plus side, a dashing stranger came to her rescue with his ( ) suit jacket. On the not-so-plus side, he can’t get away from her fast enough... -
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
Alternate Cover Edition can be found hereSeventeen-year-old Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller’s life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, especially her father . . -
These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, this breathtaking sequel to This Woven Kingdom is from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi... -
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
From the award-winning author of Yellow Wife, a daring and redemptive novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal... -
The Husband Hoax by Saxon James
ChristianBeing invited to my cousin’s wedding really shouldn’t be such a big deal except, oh yeah, I haven't seen my family for a decade. My parents turned their backs on me and I’ve done everything since to become successful and show them what they lost. Only, it’s kinda hard to be a success when you’re a walking trainwreck. So I’m going to fake it... -
Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh
Fresh out of rehab for an addiction that almost cost him everything, Joey Lynch knows that it's time to put his life back together. Still reeling from the events that decimated his family and haunted by his past, he struggles to keep a handle on his fragile sobriety. Thrown into a brand-new home and school life, he's well and truly shaken up... -
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Just My Type by Falon Ballard
To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy from the beloved author of Lease on Love.Lana Parker has never been single for long. After a disastrous break-up with her high school boyfriend, Seth Carson, Lana's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationship... -
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
A brilliantly original and funny novel about a sex therapist’s transcriptionist who falls in love with a client while listening to her sessions. When they accidentally meet in real life, an explosive affair ensues.Greta lives with her friend Sabine in an ancient Dutch farmhouse in Hudson, New York. She spends her days transcribing therapy sessions for a sex coach who calls himself Om... -
Control Me by Michelle Heard
I wanted to be a painter. But that's just a dream because a mafia princess doesn't get to choose her future. Still, I never let it get me down. I always try to make the best of everything. Until I'm forced to go for brutal training, and I meet Nikolai Vetrov. Forbidden and way too attractive, the man turns out to be my worst nightmare incarnated...mafia · suspense · super rich hero · praise-kink · secret-relationship · insta-love · dual-pov · forbidden love · rape · caretaking -
Pack Saint Clair: The Complete Series by Thora Woods
She's safe as long as she's hidden.Lydia Anderson is an unbonded omega who left her life behind to escape a family more interested in their status than protecting their daughter from an alpha who won't take no for an answer. It took everything, but Lydia managed to break free, running as far as she could. Now she lives with her head down, avoiding attention.Her past is still on the hunt...contemporary · paranormal · fantasy · omegaverse · suspense · bisexual · anal sex · bdsm · fem-dom · bondage -
Not Your Ex's Hexes by April Asher
In April Asher’s next Supernatural Singles novel, Not Your Ex's Hexes, a one-night-stand between a willful witch and a broody half-demon conjures an adventure that wouldn’t be complete without several magical mishaps. For her entire life, Rose Maxwell trained to become the next Prima on the Supernatural Council. Now that she’s stepped down, it’s time for this witch to focus on herself...witches · paranormal · fantasy · magic · contemporary · forced proximity · from hate to love · urban fantasy · demons · new adult -
Hail Mary by Kandi Steiner
Leo F*cking Hernandez.North Boston University’s star running back, notorious bachelor, and number one on my people I would murder if I could get away with it list.And now?He’s my new roommate.I used to think I loved him.But that was before I hated him.He doesn’t remember who I am, or how he made my life miserable for years... -
Cupids Peak by Lee Jacquot
Hermit, introvert, homebody. All are adjectives that can be used to describe me, and that’s how I like it. I’m content within the four walls of my home, safe from all the work one has to put in just to walk outside. But solitary life also means the only real romance I get to experience is from my holiday movie marathons and watching my old high school crush play for the NHL... -
A Taste of Dark Romance: a Dark Romance Collection by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli
A Taste of Dark Romance contains Requiem of the Soul, His Rule and Mine. These are all full-length series starters and will welcome you into the worlds created by A. Zavarelli and Natasha Knight. You can expect dark and twisted with a whole lot of spice, a Secret Society entrenched in secrets, and a peek into the world of the Russian mafia... -
Mother Bucker by Elle Thorpe
Getting pregnant then realising your baby daddy is a cheating, lying, scumbag? That happened.But then Abel James walks into my life. One hot look from the broad-shouldered cowboy and I’m ready for all the sexy fun I won’t be having once I start showing.Only one problem. He’s my father’s best friend and almost twenty years older than me.He’s off limits. I’m completely forbidden... -
The Tragedy of Felix and Jake by J. Daniels
From New York Times bestselling author, J. Daniels, comes an all-new standalone forbidden romance.They say the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else.They say the best way to stay sober is to love yourself.I’m great at making bad decisions.Addict? Check. Poor impulse control? Check. Obsessed with the guy I’m sponsoring? Check Check Check...m-m · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · friends to lovers · hurt-comfort · military · angst · forbidden love · insta-love · dark -
Loveboat Reunion by Abigail Hing Wen
This companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling debut, Loveboat, Taipei, takes readers back to Taipei through the eyes of fan favorites Sophie and Xavier—on an unforgettable journey of glittering revelry and self-discovery that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi. Sophie Ha and Xavier Yeh have what some would call a tumultuous past... -
No Omega Needed by Jillian West
Being a beta in a world where alphas are meant for omegas is hard.Then Love McKinley had to go and make things even harder by falling in love with not one, but two alphas, completely off the script she had for her life. Add in one giant birth-control screw-up and she can't let herself think too hard about what might happen if her alphas meet their omega...omegaverse · reverse harem · friends to lovers · contemporary · paranormal · fantasy · multicultural · poly · menage · m-f-m -
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
Now available in trade paper with an eye-catching new cover from the bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis: Megs Devonshire sets out to fulfill her younger brother George’s last wish by uncovering the truth behind his favorite story. The answer provides hope and healing and a magical journey for anyone whose life has ever been changed by a book... -
Last Chance Omega by Grace McGinty
Who do you call when you wake up on the side of a mountain, in a hole that you dug yourself, completely naked? And you know… a newly revealed Omega.There was only one choice. The only people I knew who wouldn’t ask too many questions. The Yale Triplets. They’d been my best friends when I was a kid, but they’d disappeared overnight when I was eighteen, and I hadn’t heard from them since...omegaverse · reverse harem · fantasy · contemporary · friends to lovers · menage · alpha male · paranormal · humor · erotica -
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The Cradle of Ice by James Rollins
The second book in the New York Times bestselling Moon Fall series from thriller-master James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice is a page-turning tale of action, adventure, betrayal, ambition, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.To stop the coming apocalypse, a fellowship was formed.A soldier, a thief, a lost prince, and a young girl bonded by fate and looming disaster... -
Wild Ever After by Rebecca Jenshak
An opposites attract, marriage of convenience, hockey romance from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak. I’m going to marry her.Are we dating? No.Was she engaged to someone else yesterday? Yes.It’s not real. It’s to save her job after her fiancé dumped her days before their wedding.But it’s good press for me, which my agent will love... -
Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan, Wesleigh Siobhan, Jakobi Diem
They got everything they wanted...but never had each other.Touré Wallace and Niomi Spencer were close friends at Finley College, the prestigious HBCU they attended. The attraction that simmered between them every semester was a question they never got to ask or answer before soaring ambitions launched them to opposite corners of the world... -
Unfurl by Elodie Hart
BELLEWhen you’ve been told your whole life that something is sinful, you have two options.Avoid it like the plague. Like it has the power to destroy all that is good and pure.Or become as fixated upon it as Eve was upon that apple.I’m sick of the push-pull of terror and temptation. It’s tearing me apart. I just want a bite of the apple.More than a bite. I want to devour it...age difference · erotica · contemporary · bdsm · super rich hero · dark · friends to lovers · virgin heroine · new adult · praise-kink -
More Than Meets the Eye by Iris Johansen, Roy Johansen
New York Times bestselling authors Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen team up for another electrifying thriller that pits a serial killer against Kendra Michaels' heightened powers of deduction. After scoring a plea deal in a high-profile murder trial, serial killer James Michael Barrett leads a grim parade of law enforcement officers to the body of his last victim... -
More Than Meets the Eye by Iris Johansen, Roy Johansen
New York Times bestselling authors Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen team up for another electrifying thriller that pits a serial killer against Kendra Michaels' heightened powers of deduction. After scoring a plea deal in a high-profile murder trial, serial killer James Michael Barrett leads a grim parade of law enforcement officers to the body of his last victim... -
Johann by Grae Bryan
Alexei is lost. On the run from his criminal family, hiding out in Hyde Park, he has no idea what the point or purpose of his life is anymore. Until he’s served coffee by a strange young man, one whom Alexei can’t get out of this head. And when Alexei realizes his favorite barista isn’t quite human after all, his obsession only deepens...vampires · m-m · paranormal · fantasy · friends to lovers · urban fantasy · age difference · contemporary · beta hero · sunny hero