Top new romance books out this week: 7 May - 13 May 2023
Last updated:
May 13, 2023
This week featuring new releases by Tessa Bailey, Alice Coldbreath, Ruby Dixon, Mhairi McFarlane, Ashley Winstead, L.J. Shen, Mikki Brammer, Nicole Dykes, Cora Rose, Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber, Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes and many more.
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Tessa Bailey Boxed Set: It Happened One Summer / Hook, Line, and Sinker / Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
Together in a beautiful boxed set, three delightful summer rom-coms from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey! Fall in love over and over again with these three bestselling stories... -
The Favorite by Alice Coldbreath
Alisander de Balon, fifth Viscount Bardulf is a lot of things. Ambassador. Diplomat. Spy. He is also bored as hell at the Argent King’s court. His only diversion these days is tormenting staid Jane Cecil, the Queen’s favorite Lady-in-Waiting. Seeing her vexed amuses him more than any royal entertainment. Jane has finally found her place at Court, and it is among the Queen’s retinue... -
When She's Wary by Ruby Dixon
Being stolen from Earth has taught me that there's nothing in this universe to be trusted. Not people, not promises. So I make sure that I'm prepared for the worst at all times. I fill my homestead with pit traps. I make weapons for fun. I avoid my friendly neighbors.And I never leave my house if I can help it... -
Between Us by Mhairi McFarlane
When Joe and Roisin join their group of friends for a weekend at a country house, it’s a triple celebration – a birthday, an engagement and the launch of Joe’s shiny new crime drama on TV.For Roisin, it’s a chance to connect with the group of friends she made a decade before, working at Waterstones. But for Joe, it’s a distraction as his writing career soars... -
The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead
“Charming, swoony, and utterly unputdownable. I LOVE this book!”—LYNN PAINTER, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the MoviesA laugh-out-loud rom-com about learning to embrace living outside your comfort zone.As a shy school librarian, Alexis Stone is comfortable keeping out of the spotlight. But when she’s dumped for being too meek—in bed!—the humiliation is a wake-up call... -
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Fallen Foe by L.J. Shen
Arsène Corbin does not intend to marry for love. His fiancée has always been a means to an end, a woman he wants to conquer. But when she dies suddenly in an accident, Arsène’s grand plan unravels.Still reeling from his fiancée’s death, he meets Winnifred Ashcroft, a struggling actress who lands a coveted role in a play at his theater…and knows things about his late fiancée no one else does... -
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
Mikki Brammer's The Collected Regrets of Clover is a big-hearted and life-affirming debut about a death doula who, in caring for others at the end of their life, has forgotten how to live her own, for readers of The Midnight Library... -
Becoming Bennet by Nicole Dykes, Cora Rose
I cannot stand Bennet Montgomery.His rugged hotness knows no bounds and his unwavering cheery disposition is maddening. How can someone be that happy all the time? His smile infuriates me.I need to keep my distance from this man and all his Midwest charm. I have my camboy career to focus on and I can't afford to get attached or bogged down with his nonsense... -
Cursed Crowns by Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber
Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour. Two queens, one throne. What can possibly go wrong . . .?Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns . . . but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne...fantasy · young adult · high fantasy · contemporary · historical · dystopian · love triangle · witches · from hate to love · magic -
Queen Charlotte: Before Bridgerton Came an Epic Love Story by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.“We are one crown... -
Queen Charlotte: Before the Bridgertons came the love story that changed the ton... by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton 's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen A Bridgerton Story , created by Shondaland for Netflix. “We are one crown... -
Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.“We are one crown... -
Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton 's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story , created by Shondaland for Netflix. “We are one crown... -
The Unseelie Duke by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
In the twisted world of the Unseelie fae, dreams are currency and wishes are power. Izael, the serpentine Duke of Bones, a fae lord with a fierce reputation, finds himself desperate for freedom. And to get it, he only needs one simple thing—a deal with a human. When he sets his sights on Alex, a destitute witch down on her luck, he sees a chance to gain everything he's ever wanted...fantasy · fae · forced proximity · dark · paranormal · contemporary · humor · monsters · witches · creative-anatomy -
Grim and Bear It by Juliette Cross
Not even Death can take her from him.Clara Savoie is so confused. She is absolutely positive that Henry Blackwater is practically in love with her. But for some strange reason, he won’t even ask her on a single date. Time to take matters into her own hands.When Clara shows up on his doorstep with an unusual invitation, tempting cupcakes, and naughty innuendo, Henry has no choice but to say yes...fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · witches · magic · monsters · vampires · humor · shapeshifters · demons -
The Complete Novels of Charlotte Brontë by Charlotte Brontë
"Jane Eyre" follows the emotions and experiences of its character, including her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester. The focus is on the gradual unfolding of Jane's moral and spiritual sensibility and all the events are coloured by a heightened intensity. The novel contains elements of social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core... -
The Comeback by Lily Chu
Who is Ariadne Hui?• Laser-focused lawyer diligently climbing the corporate ladder• The “perfect” daughter living out her father’s dream• Shocking love interest of South Korea’s hottest starAriadne Hui thrives on routine. So what if everything in her life is planned down to the minute: That’s the way she likes it... -
New Blood by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
I know this will end the way it covered in blood.Too much? Me being a demigod now and all, I figure I can get away with a pinch of melodrama.I mean, have you seen Olympus? It's a damn soap opera up there. One I'd rather be watching on the couch with popcorn than playing a starring role in.Not that things are much better down here...paranormal · m-m · shapeshifters · magic · m-m-m · from hate to love · poly · witches · humor · omegaverse -
Neutral Zone by Teagan Hunter
To my fans, I’m known as Ivan Fitzgerald.To my teammates, I’m just Fitz.And to the girl I’ve been talking to online, I’m ShootsAndScores.There’s no doubt in my mind that the woman on the other side of the screen is completely out of my league...sports · friends to lovers · contemporary · dual-pov · athletes · humor · exhibitionism · curvy heroine · forced proximity · new adult -
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Deliver Me From Evil by Natasha Knight
I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with my wife. That wasn’t part of the plan. From the moment I first laid eyes on Madelena De Léon, I felt a primal urge to protect her. Keep her safe. Her father had failed her. I would not.She is innocent, and I have no business taking her to my bed. But Madelena and I are bonded. Our destinies inexplicably linked. As is our survival. My past is dark...mafia · arranged marriage · from hate to love · contemporary · suspense · mystery · age difference · dark · new adult · super rich hero -
Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Vol. 1 by Ayuko Hatta
High school girl Erika may be on Kyoya’s leash, but she’s determined to break free and unleash his heart!Fed up with her friends’ constant bragging about their boyfriends, high school student Erika Shinohara decides to make up one of her own. When her lie starts unraveling at the seams, her charming schoolmate Kyoya Sata agrees to be her pretend boyfriend, seemingly saving her reputation... -
A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair
The highly anticipated second installment of the fantasy saga that took BookTok by storm sees Keera navigate political scheming, backstabbing, and her own grief as she moves against the cruel king that holds her kingdom hostage. To the kingdom, Keera is the king’s Blade, his most feared and trusted spy and assassin... -
Whiskey Poison by Nicole Fox
The hottest man I’ve ever seen is now my new boss—and I’m stuck in a house with him…Until one of us cracks.I’ve got debt—yeah, I know, so does everyone else on Planet Earth.But the bills I’m paying keep my dad and my grandma alive.So it’s pretty messed-up for Timofey Viktorov to use them as a threat to keep me under control.Not that he cares... -
Whiskey Pain by Nicole Fox
Someone stole my baby.But Timofey Viktorov thinks it was me .I took my loved ones and ran.What other choice did I have?But somewhere out there, some monster has the baby I’ve come to love as my own.Timofey comes after me.He finds us—because duh, of course he does.Now, I’m in the fight of my life... -
The Power Forward by Avery Keelan
I always get what I want. And I want Reese Carter. A steamy enemies-to-lovers college sports romance... -
With This Memo by Nalini Singh
Short story from the Rock Kiss Series featured in the July Newsletter... -
The Iron Vow by Julie Kagawa
The extraordinary finale to Julie Kagawa's New York Times and internationally bestselling Iron Fey series is here...and the fate of the Nevernever and all the world hangs in the balance. Join Meghan, Ash, Puck, Grimalkin, and the entire Iron Fey cast for this final epic journey into worlds where imagination knows no boundaries.. -
Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt: The Story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley, Harry Whittaker
Co-authored by her son, Harry Whittaker, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt draws the Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's multimillion copy sensation, to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion.Over 35 million copies of the Seven Sisters books sold worldwide1928, ParisA boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family... -
Save One Thing by Julia Wolf
I have one simple rule: no boyfriends until graduation.I’m too close to my goal of landing a full ride to college to get distracted now.Besides, I blend in better at the skate park than I do in the hallowed halls of Savage Academy, boarding school for the rich and overprivileged, so staying away from guys hasn’t been a problem…Until him.Beckett Savage. Coldly handsome. Forever brooding... -
Playing it Safe by Ashley Weaver
As the Blitz continues to ravage London, Ellie McDonnell—formerly a safecracking thief, but currently determined to stay on the straight and narrow to help her country—is approached by British Intelligence officer Major Ramsey with a new assignment. She is to travel under an assumed identity to the port city of Sunderland and there await further instructions... -
Rewrite Our Story by Kat Singleton
Cade Jennings was always there for me when I needed him—until he wasn’t.I’d spent my entire life loving my best friend’s older brother. Every single one of my birthday wishes was spent hoping Cade would finally notice me.And then one day, he did.But not all love stories have happy endings.It's been years since I left the small town of Sutten Mountain devastated and heartbroken... -
The Realist: Alternate Cover by Riley Hart
MarcusTo listeners of The Vers , a queer podcast I host with my three best friends, I’m known as The Realist—I accept life the way it is, believe in honesty over sugarcoating, and okay, I can maybe be a little bossy... -
To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
A young Indigenous woman enters a colonizer-run dragon academy—and quickly finds herself at odds with the “approved” way of doing things—in the first book of this brilliant new fantasy series.The remote island of Masquapaug has not seen a dragon in many generations—until fifteen-year-old Anequs finds a dragon’s egg and bonds with its hatchling...fantasy · young adult · magic · steampunk · historical · multicultural · indigenous-mc · m-f-f · black-mc · glimpses-kisses -
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You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie
A queer YA romance about rival soccer players from author Racquel Marie, perfect for fans of She Drives Me Crazy.Valentina “Vale” Castillo-Green’s life revolves around soccer. Her friends, her future, and her father’s intense expectations are all wrapped up in the beautiful game... -
Rule Breakers Fall Hardest by Micalea Smeltzer
Daire's book coming... -
Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell
Love: Not as easy as ABC.They were supposed to keep things casual. Who’d expect they’d be schooled in love?Those who can, teach. Marvin Block is one of the best kindergarten teachers out there. And despite his anxiety, Marvin’s life is sweet. He knows what he wants. And what he wants is the Teacher of the Year Award. Not just for himself – his school needs him to win...contemporary · m-m · multicultural · humor · bisexual · erotica · single-father · friends to lovers · neurodivergent · teacher-hero -
Never Gonna Happen by Sheridan Anne
LOGANWho would have thought breaking your dick would be so much fun?I walked into the physio’s office, hobbling like a fool, and the last thing I expected to see was her.She was going to be mine come hell or high water.The only problem is, she’s got the weight of the world resting on her feisty shoulders, and she’s not the kind of woman to fall for my usual tricks... -
The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
"A must-read for lost souls everywhere." — Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewWith spellbinding verse prose, R.M. Romero channels the spirit of myth into a brilliantly original tale, inspired by her experiences restoring Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe.Magic will burn you up...fantasy · young adult · paranormal · historical · magic · contemporary · urban fantasy · mystery · suspense · death -
A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood
Tags:Wicky is in Thailand, Pray for...multicultural · humor · urban fantasy · fantasy · m-m · fated-mates · contemporary · mystery · paranormal · insta-love -
Dinner with Daddy by Siggy Shade
My ex’s lover tried to kill me. Then my night really got interesting…All I wanted when I got home was a warm bed. Well, I found one.Too bad my fiancé and his stepmother were already in it.They had a plan to get rid of his father. And they wanted my help—or else.Fortunately, my brain worked fast enough to get me out of there...mafia · super rich hero · new adult · contemporary · age difference · age play · breeding · alpha male · cheating · forced proximity