Top new romance books out this week: 12 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Last updated:
January 18, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Alexandra Ivy, Tessa Bailey, Chloe Liese, Kathryn Moon, Katee Robert, Melanie Harlow, Suzanne Wright, Layne Fargo, Jagger Cole, Hannah Haze, Kate Stewart and many more.
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Love, Rekindled: A Second-Chance Romance Collection by Alexandra Ivy, Tessa Bailey, Sawyer Bennett, Corinne Michaels
Sometimes, the best love stories come with a second chance. In Love, Rekindled, fiery passion meets lost love as couples reunite to rewrite their endings. Whether they’ve been torn apart by time, circumstance, or heartbreak, these characters will discover that love is never truly lost—only waiting for a spark... -
Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese
Star-crossed lovers learn that practicing romance leads to the perfect happy ending in this steamy reimagining of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.Since heartbreak entered the scene, Juliet Wilmot, once a hopeless romantic, has sworn off love...contemporary · humor · queer · found-family · new adult · dual-pov · friends to lovers · grumpy sunshine · m-f · bisexual -
Lessons with the Mothman by Kathryn Moon
Elias - freelance consultant to Monster Smash Agency, and prestigiously rare moth fae - has never been in love. Granted, he's never been interested in the emotion, but with his friends mating with their clients, the new curiosity is keeping him up at night. If only the act of loving made any logical sense. And if only he could find someone to draw him in like the moth to the flame...fantasy · paranormal · office · monsters · m-f · north-america · usa · illinois · contemporary · college -
Forbidden Games by Katee Robert
From the New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods comes two spicy romances, here in one volume.When you are drawn to someone you can’t have, do you run away from the danger or toward it? Make Me Want Lucy Baudin’s ex did a number on her self-esteem, but she’s about to make partner at her law firm and it’s time to get her groove back... -
The Speak Easy Duet: Includes both Speak Easy and Speak Low by Melanie Harlow
It starts with Speak Easy...Enzo DiFiore is not a nice guy.He’s a liar. A cheat. A criminal.His family kidnapped my father and wants ten grand in ransom from me—next week.But there's a spark between us I can't deny.Joey Lupo is a criminal too—and just because he’s helping me get the money doesn’t mean I should forgive him for all the dirty tricks he played on me in the past... -
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The Monsters We Are by Suzanne Wright
A brand new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . .'This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . .fantasy · paranormal · urban fantasy · witches · werewolves · sassy heroine · magic · demons · shapeshifters · length-long -
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating about a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the iceShe might not have a famous name, funding, or her family’s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater...new adult · ice-skating · friends to lovers · contemporary · sports · abuse · length-long · behind-doors -
Emperor of Havoc by Jagger Cole
He’s a dark storm wrapped in tattoos and muscle. A mafia prince with a killer’s smile and a predator’s gaze. Takeshi Mori doesn’t ask for anything. He takes it. Including me. Our marriage is a weapon forged in blood, meant to stop a war. But there’s nothing peaceful about my new husband. He’s ruthless chaos incarnate—a Machiavellian psychopath with a thirst for violence...suspense · from hate to love · mafia · contemporary · dark · m-f · arranged marriage · multicultural · east-asian-mc · alpha male -
Pack Education: Part Two by Hannah Haze
If you love someone, set them free. That’s what they say, right?I am not prepared to be the one that ruins Daxton, Owen and Wyatt’s careers. I love them too much and so I have to let them go.But, darn it, those alphas are persistent, they smell so good and they won’t take no for an answer...omegaverse · contemporary · reverse harem · paranormal · humor · poly · fantasy · stepsibling · siblings-bff · creative-anatomy -
Severed Heart: The Birth of a Warrior by Kate Stewart
Once upon a time…There lived an ambitious boy determined to become a man before his time.And a woman and battered soldier who recognized the scars that marred hissoul—scars which mirrored her own.Determined to help shape the warrior within him, it was their inexplicable bond that would forever alter his heart.And the loss of that love that would redefine his destiny... -
Unromance by Erin Connor
Sawyer Greene knows romance. She’s a bestselling author of the genre—or she was, until her college girlfriend left her with nothing but writer’s block and bitterness. So when Sawyer gets stuck in an elevator with a handsome stranger, she sees it for what it is: not a meet-cute but a chance encounter with a charming man whom she will sleep with exactly once and go on her way. Easy enough..contemporary · friends to lovers · dual-pov · humor · christmas · forced proximity · grumpy sunshine · m-f · bisexual · illinois -
Briar by Evelyn Flood
My life has already been mapped out. Every milestone, every important moment, clearly defined and placed into a pretty little box, courtesy of my father and my apparent fiancé. They want me to be perfect. They want me to fold, over and over, until there’s nothing left of me but what they tell me I should be. When River, Jenson and Kai stroll into my life, it feels like a detonation...reverse harem · fantasy · somnophilia · tortured hero · spanking · contemporary · age difference · dark · office · poly -
Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh
For Sheriff Bree Taggert, a gruesome double murder exposes the secrets of the dead in a shocking novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed... -
The Other Brother by Tierney Page
Sometimes the right love comes from the wrong place.- Debut novel from Australian romance author Tierney Page- Forbidden romance between FMC April and MMC James- London based contemporary romanceThe Other Brother - London Hearts Book OneAll I ever wanted was a love like my parents had—something deep, irrevocable, and all-consuming. The kind of love that’s written about in stories... -
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockeyWhen Kyle McCray gets word his father has suffered a debilitating stroke, he returns to his hometown of Potsdam, New York, where he doesn’t expect a warm welcome... -
Flirting With Disaster by Naina Kumar
She needs a divorce from her husband—but a hurricane threatens to dredge up their stormy, passionate past in this sizzling reimagining of Sweet Home Alabama from the bestselling author of Say You'll Be Mine.It's been years since Meena has seen her husband, Nikhil . .forced proximity · humor · contemporary · second chances · south asian · m-f · usa · texas · first-person-pov · career professional -
Indiscretion by Vi Keeland
A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland. He's her boss. She's his greatest temptation. The first time I met Dawson Reed, we wound up in bed. The problem was, neither of us knew the other were there. When I woke up in the middle of the night and found a stranger next to me, instinct kicked in and I attacked the intruder... -
The Omega Project by Roxy Collins
The things I’m willing to do in the name of science…I’m a PhD student struggling to get by when I meet a powerful alpha with an impossible-to-refuse offer.Finn Visser, the owner of the most elite security firm in the country, wants me to help him with a top-secret project. No expense is being spared to uncover the truth about switches – designation changes triggered by stress, danger, and arousal... -
Catching Bianca by I.A. Dice
A dark mafia romance where love is a risk and trust is a trap, where passions run high and so do the stakes. BIANCA Vaughn promised safety from the monsters chasing us, but his protective obsession quickly becomes my prison. The longer we run, the more I realize I’m not just chased by monsters—I’m trapped with one. When he crosses a line, I run straight to his biggest enemy, Carter Willard...contemporary · mafia · from hate to love · m-f · forced proximity · dark · erotica · suspense · dual-pov · insta-love -
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Just Like That: A King Family Special Edition by Lena Hendrix
He’s my sister’s ex, a stubborn jerk, and completely off-limits.Getting a man to give up custody of a son he didn’t know existed should have been easy. Trouble is, nothing with JP King is ever easy.Suave, grumpy billionaires aren’t supposed to have strong hands or filthy mouths, and I never expected our snippy banter to be so much fun... -
Of Brides Of Queens by Kelly St. Clare, Hot Tree Editing
She that inspiresShe they desireShould only shimmerLike a starWithout its powerLest starlight stealsAll they areTo build her tower.For the last week at dusk, fifteen pawns who were princes have clawed from their midnight chambers to await my declaration of purpose. A queen should have purpose, I am told. Because kings mostly do. Except this queen just wants her copper crown to stop slipping... -
Let's Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan
LET’S CALL A TRUCE is a sexy contemporary romance about second chances at life and love, bursting with humor and a touch of angst from debut author, Amy Buchanan.After Juliana Ryan's husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her with two grieving kids and a stunted career from years as a stay-at-home mom, she has no choice but to make it work all on her own... -
The Hero She Loves by Anna Hackett
The last thing he wants is to hunt a dangerous fugitive in the Alaskan wilderness, especially with a tough, stubborn US marshal.Parker Conroy moved to Alaska to be alone. His military career in Ghost Ops ended with an explosion and three torturous weeks of captivity. It’s left him scarred, wanting to avoid people, and hating being touched... -
Let the Fur fly: A Paranormal Romance Collection by Jenika Snow
For lovers of all things paranormal, Let the Fur Fly features four bestselling titles by Jenika Snow!Thirsty (Black Wolf Pack, 1)Her Primal Mate (Badlands Territory)Animal InstinctsBear with... -
The Holidate Rescue by Dianna Roman
Marshall Green just wants to make it through the holidays, which includes finishing one last job for the season with his obnoxious co-worker, Ronny. However, when a winter storm sets in, his upcoming holidate may be ruined along with his image of his nemesis.A light-hearted, opposites attract novella about finding your self-worth and overcoming misconceptions... -
The Way We Score by Tia Louise
We promised our love was forever. A decade later, two little blue lines might settle the score. You’ve heard of those kids who peak in high school?Meet my love life.Garrett Bradford was mine from the moment we saw each other in ninth grade.Even then, he was a six-foot-four mountain of muscles with bright blue eyes, a wide grin, and a way with his hands...sports · football · pregnancy · friends to lovers · second chances · dual-pov · insta-love · small town · length-medium · m-f -
From Coast to Coast by J.J. Mulder
NHL forward Remy Stone steps off the plane in Calgary a newly divorced man. While he doesn’t necessarily want to live in Canada, the trade offered a good excuse for a fresh start and he means to capitalize on it.Defenseman Grayson Brody has played most of his career with Calgary, but has long fallen out of love with his team... -
Ruled Out by Ruth Stilling
They think my greatest gift is my ability on the ice. But they’re wrong. I’ve been hailed as the guy who has it all when it comes to hockey. Powerful people have invested their time and money, determined to turn my potential into their reality. The most influential of those people? Graham Jenkins—former NHL player and the General Manager of the Dallas Destroyers...sports · hockey · contemporary · found-family · m-f · forbidden love · college · secret-relationship · athletes · virgin heroine -
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike and enchanting fantasy novel.On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant...fantasy · urban fantasy · contemporary · mystery · magic · paranormal · length-medium · behind-doors -
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike and enchanting fantasy novel.On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant... -
The Etiquette of Love by Minerva Spencer, S.M. LaViolette
Lady Winifred, the young Dowager Countess of Sedgewick, has already had one husband.She doesn't want another.And if Freddie ever did change her mind on the matter, she most certainly would not marry a ruthless, dominating, and heartless block of ice like the Duke of Plimpton.The Duke of Plimpton has already had one wife who did not love, or even like, him... -
Love to Stay by Ella Goode
Josie Addams loved her childhood best friend too much to keep him from pursuing his dreams. When Mick Murphy shared he was going to Vegas to train to be a professional boxer, Josie sent him away. Every day since then, she’s regretted it but she can’t change course now when he’s on the cusp of going pro. She knows once he’s in the limelight, she’ll lose him forever... -
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A Simple Mistake by Alice Winters
LiamWeirdly, people don’t react overly well when you’re caught standing over the dead body of a murderer who’d walked free... -
The Butcher by Penelope Sky
I found out my husband of three years had cheated on me and his mistress is the one who told me—because he didn’t have the balls to do it himself. I move out and get a new apartment, a job as a bartender, and try to move on with a broken heart. I wonder where it all went wrong, if I hadn’t been enough for him, if I’d been stupid for marrying him in the first place...contemporary · from hate to love · dark · mafia · length-short · m-f · cheating · hurt-comfort · bad boys · spanking -
The Wrong Fiancée: Dean's Story by Maya Alden
One True Love + One Wrong Fiancée = One Epic Fiasco!Dean Archer has meticulously curated his life to include his family's global art and antiquities empire and a fiancée who is his intellectual equal... -
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
The couple that kills together stays together...Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing, they're ex-serial killers.They had it all. An enviable London lifestyle, five-star travels, and plenty of bad men to kill. Not many power couples know how to get away with murder... -
Napkins and Other Distractions by M. A Wardell
This steamy romance follows two men that find themselves working together after a one-night stand—and explores the balance between career and relationships while also dealing with mental health issues—perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly. On paper, they're a disaster. In the sheets, they're a perfect match... -
Obsession: MMF by Mila Crawford
Obsession is a standalone...poly · stepsibling · primal-play · m-m-f · queer · forced proximity · forbidden love · bondage · bisexual · queer-awakening -
Billionaire Devil by Julie Capulet
Hot playboy billionaires? Definitely not my type. Until one offers me a ride to California—with some dangerously irresistible “lessons” thrown in. Now I’m torn between protecting my heart and taking a wild risk that could change everything…Making it as a fashion designer in New York City feels a lot like trying to fly to the moon with homemade wings...