Top new romance books out this week: 2 Feb - 8 Feb 2025
Last updated:
February 8, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Bailey, Rebecca Quinn, Kate Canterbary, Michelle Heard, Peyton Corinne, Amy Lea, Allison Saft, Kayla Grosse, Sadie Kincaid and many more.
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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream...sports · contemporary · new adult · length-long · m-f · heroine athlete · athletes · college · north-america · usa -
![Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey]()
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and the manic pixie dream girl he just can’t seem to forget takes a turn when the pair realize that their parents are engaged—in an all-new rom-com by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey...sports · hockey · humor · contemporary · forbidden love · usa · connecticut · massachusetts · length-medium · stepsibling -
![Day Death: A Brutes of Bristlebrook Prequel Novella by Rebecca Quinn]()
Day Death: A Brutes of Bristlebrook Prequel Novella by Rebecca Quinn
One night. Six stories. Total nuclear annihilation.THE BRUTESTonight was meant to be about kink. Our lives are a nightmare of last-minute deployments and near misses, and we needed the break.Instead, we broke. The whole world broke.But as city after city is blown apart, and with a club full of civilians to protect, we have to pull it together and get them to safety. No matter how we’re feeling...military · found-family · dystopian · post-apocalyptic · dark · science fiction · bondage · bdsm · primal-play · humor -
![In a Rush by Kate Canterbary]()
In a Rush by Kate Canterbary
What’s better than a revenge date?A revenge husband.Pro quarterback Ryan Ralston has always known two things.First, he’s desperately in love with his best friend Emme Ahlborg.Second–and most importantly–he still has no idea how to tell her.The marriage pact they made in their senior yearbook was the closest he ever came.Years passed and Emme forgot about their promise... -
![The Hermit by Michelle Heard]()
The Hermit by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I’m a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he’s quiet, which is very unnerving...mafia · suspense · m-f · contemporary · sassy heroine · tortured heroine · cold hero · super rich hero · past-abuse · past-sexual-abuse -
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![Unloved by Peyton Corinne]()
Unloved by Peyton Corinne
The highly anticipated follow-up to Peyton Corinne’s “unputdownable and unforgettable” (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player—on and off the ice—Freddy as their feelings for each other grow from strictly friendly to so much more. Matt “Freddy” Fedderic is all smiles—at least on the surface...hockey · new adult · m-f · sports · contemporary · college · found-family · forced proximity · friends to lovers · athletes -
![Something Like Fate: A Novel by Amy Lea]()
Something Like Fate: A Novel by Amy Lea
During a summer in Italy, two best friends discover whether true love is up to destiny or free will in this winning romantic comedy by the international bestselling author of Woke Up Like This.For generations, the fortune-telling women in Lo Zhao-Jensen’s family have foreseen The One—the great loves of their lives—before ever meeting them. Except for Lo, who has zero psychic abilities... -
![Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft]()
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this standalone YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft...fantasy · fae · paranormal · young adult · magic · high fantasy · length-long · glimpses-kisses · forbidden love · aristocratic heroine -
![Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse]()
Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse
Is it reckless for a master’s student to blur the lines with her hot, older professor—a legendary storm chaser?Without a doubt.But when a tornado strikes during Finley and Professor West’s first chase together, something far more dangerous than the storm pulls them in. Boundaries shatter, and so do their reservations... -
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![Falling For My Enemy by Sadie Kincaid]()
Falling For My Enemy by Sadie Kincaid
I was hired to be a stewardess by the big bad billionaire himself, Stone Evans. I thought he’d be another entitled jerk with too much money. But instead, the man is mouthwateringly gorgeous, with sculpted abs, a bronzed chest, and a dazzling smile. But the billionaire makes me a naughty my body, in exchange for information.In the world, I come from, corporate espionage is the norm... -
![Bonds of Obsession by Eva Ashwood]()
Bonds of Obsession by Eva Ashwood
Bonds of Obsession is the heart-racing third installment in the Pretty Ruthless Monsters series... -
![A Twist of Luck by Jaymin Eve]()
A Twist of Luck by Jaymin Eve
Avoiding fate is a lot harder than I expected. The day the alphas dragged me to Golden Claw I'd thought my life was over. After years of running from the packs and the shifter cities they ruled over, I finally found myself trapped within their borders. Trapped and surrounded by my scent matches. My fated mates. Four, disturbingly perfect alphas, who claimed me as one of their quintet... -
![The Roommate Mistake by Pippa Grant]()
The Roommate Mistake by Pippa Grant
An injured rugby star, his pregnant roommate, and one rule they can’t Don’t date the owner’s daughter. It was supposed to be an easy house- and dog-sitting gig while the owner was gone for a month. But when my sportsing landlord comes home unexpectedly, injured and in need of a new arrangement, we end up as accidental roommates instead...new adult · sports · humor · contemporary · m-f · pregnancy · athletes · office · single-mother · grumpy sunshine -
![Veil of Shadows by Krista Street]()
Veil of Shadows by Krista Street
Elowen’s fate now lies in the hands of her captor, and she must decide if she’ll fight him at every turn or accept that life as she knew it has irrevocably changed. All my life I’ve been dutiful. Subservient. Accommodating. But I refuse to let that trend continue. Locked away by the notorious Dark Raider, I vow to fight for my freedom . . . no matter the stakes...fantasy · magic · paranormal · new adult · fae · shapeshifters · m-f · fated-mates · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![Daring the Defender: Wittmore U Hockey by Angel Lawson]()
Daring the Defender: Wittmore U Hockey by Angel Lawson
There's only one person who would take me in after leaving my fiancé—my brother Axel.Unfortunately, he’s not the one who answered the door on that wintery Valentine’s night. That was his best friend and roommate, Reid Wilder. Copper-colored hair, dark eyes, and the number eight tattooed on his bicep.I should have turned around when he mistook me for a puck bunny and invited me in... -
![Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb]()
Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb
The #1 New York Times bestselling author spins an epic tale of loyalty, treachery, murder, and the long shadow of war…His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car...mystery · science fiction · suspense · futuristic · contemporary · m-f · heroine sleuth · length-medium · office · north-america -
![Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown]()
Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown
An epic coastal road-trip gives two lifelong rivals a second chance at love in this debut novel. Two former debate team champions who almost fell in love years ago are now stuck together on one wild wedding weekend. When bridesmaid Emma first sees groomsman Finn, she's reminded of all the mistakes she almost made with him—the date, the party, the kiss, that one night on the rooftop in New York... -
![Mine by Riley Hart]()
Mine by Riley Hart
JTFor as long as I can remember, I’ve craved submission, but have struggled to put my wants into words. Then along comes a man online that I know only as Sir, and the connection is instant. Our desires align in a way I’ve never experienced. Anonymous or not, Sir is exactly what I’m looking for.After several intense online sessions, no faces involved, we finally agree to meet...bdsm · age difference · m-m · queer · contemporary · m-m-m · poly · length-medium · explicit-plentiful · parents-bff -
![Of Ash and Iron: A Viking Fae Fantasy Romance by Eliza Raine]()
Of Ash and Iron: A Viking Fae Fantasy Romance by Eliza Raine
She's a spoiled princess.Kain watches her because she fascinates him.He follows her because Featherblade favors her.He needs her to get into the vault.Lies.All lies. She's a fighter.He watches her because she's beautiful.He follows her because if anyone harms her, he will burn them alive, for as long as he can.He needs her… period... -
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![Playing Games by Max Monroe]()
Playing Games by Max Monroe
Dickson University’s star quarterback and campus golden boy is used to winning on and off the field…until he meets the one woman who changes the game. Blake Boden is the ultimate distraction—annoyingly handsome, enigmatic, and confident enough to make my teeth grind. He’s the kind of guy who could charm anyone with a single smile, and somehow, I’ve become his latest challenge... -
![Skate the Line by S.J. Sylvis]()
Skate the Line by S.J. Sylvis
A grumpy/sunshine, single dad/nanny, hockey romance by Amazon Top 50 and USA Today bestselling author, S.J. Sylvis. I’ve been making rational decisions my entire life. If someone is in need, I’m there. My Nana needs help with the bills? I’ll drop out of art school and secure a well-paying job. Someone needs the shirt off my back? They can have mine... -
![Paper Hearts by Ali Novak]()
Paper Hearts by Ali Novak
“I’m sorry,” he said, slowly untying the ribbon that held his mask in place. “It’s just…I didn’t want you to think of me any differently.”Somehow I kept my mouth from falling open. I knew his face, but my mind couldn’t accept that he was the person looking down at me.“My real name is Alec.”Felicity has her entire future planned... -
![This Wild Heart: Parker Wilder's book by Karla Sorensen]()
This Wild Heart: Parker Wilder's book by Karla Sorensen
Who forgets marrying a football player? Me, apparently. Turns out countless shots and a bad breakup lead to questionable decision making. But waking up in Vegas with a ring on my finger beside a hot, naked man is hard to ignore. I married Parker Wilder. Thanks to our quickie nuptials, I’ll get my inheritance, and he’ll get his family and their well-intentioned meddling off his back... -
![Priest and his Anarchist: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance by Amo Jones]()
Priest and his Anarchist: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance by Amo Jones
People said he was emotionless. Cold. But he burned her to the ground every chance he got. Priest Hayes thought he knew everything there was to know about the society of outlaws who ran by their own set of rules, and right now, he’d just taken the gavel. It didn’t feel heavy. It felt like it belonged there all along.In his hand.Just like her.But Luna Nox was the one girl he could never have... -
![Little Goddess by Layla Frost]()
Little Goddess by Layla Frost
A why-choose, age-gap romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Layla Frost…If three’s a crowd, then what’s four?A happily ever after.All my life, my parents bounced around hippie communes, dragging me along for the shroom-fueled ride. When they announced we were moving again, I expected more of the same—group cabins, rundown shacks, or flimsy yurts...age difference · mafia · reverse harem · found-family · contemporary · queer · daddy-kink · grumpy sunshine · bdsm · virgin heroine -
![A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett]()
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
The brilliant detective Ana Dolabra may have finally met her match in the gripping sequel to The Tainted Cup--from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy.In the canton of Yarrowdale, at the very edge of the Empire’s reach, an impossible crime has occurred... -
![This Is Love by Leila James]()
This Is Love by Leila James
Welcome back to Evermore University.This Is Love is shaping up to be an 80K+ word novel, the second in a duet, centering around two men and one woman. By the end of the story, the relationship will be classified as MMF. This duet contains dark elements, graphic content, and situations that some readers may be particularly sensitive to...friends to lovers · from hate to love · m-m-f · sports · queer · contemporary · new adult · menage · baseball · queer-awakening -
![Handy by K.M. Neuhold]()
Handy by K.M. Neuhold
My new neighbor may be grumpy but he's also hot, and very good with his hands…I definitely overestimated my own handyman skills when I bought this fixer-upper. I have to say, the view from my new place is worth it though. Especially around seven o'clock every morning when my big, furry bear of a neighbor drinks his coffee shirtless on his back porch.He's dedicated to the bear thing too...m-m · contemporary · queer · humor · explicit-plentiful · north-america · usa · wisconsin · small town · grumpy sunshine -
![The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest]()
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest
An R&B singer and a corporate executive find love that hits the right notes in this romance by Kristina Forest, USA Today bestselling author of The Partner Plot. Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-four, got pregnant and married…and then became a widow and a single mother all within the span of a year and a half... -
![Untouchable: A Forbidden Romance by Jenika Snow]()
Untouchable: A Forbidden Romance by Jenika Snow
Where do we draw the line between love and the forbidden?Chloe isn’t supposed to want Dominic, not because of who he is, not because of what he is to her, but because of the complications being with him would cause. As she grows older, things change.Life changes.Love becomes tainted.People are betrayed.What she always thought would last … didn’t. Or maybe it never was supposed to... -
![Beautiful Belle and Alpha Grayson by Art3mis18]()
Beautiful Belle and Alpha Grayson by Art3mis18
Belle has not had the best life. Most of it she spent taking care of her sick father while her mother ran off to sleep with other men. So you can imagine her frustration when, only a few months after the death of her father, her mother forces her to come spend the holidays with her and her new family...fantasy · werewolves · paranormal · vampires · fated-mates · magic · forced proximity · contemporary · insta-love · mafia -
![Husband of the Year by M.A. Wardell]()
Husband of the Year by M.A. Wardell
Family isn't only about blood; it's about the people we choose.For Marvin Block, former Teacher of the Year, life should be a breeze after finally finding his soulmate. But as he returns to his role as Mr. Block, guiding a flock of kindergarteners, he realizes that getting married is anything but simple...queer · contemporary · m-m · friends to lovers · black-mc · teacher-hero · bisexual · age difference · anal sex · jewish -
![Till Cupid Do Us Part: A Small Town, Ex's Dad Romance by Hannah Cowan]()
Till Cupid Do Us Part: A Small Town, Ex's Dad Romance by Hannah Cowan
NOT a standalone novella. Must be read after Snow Harm, No Foul, the top 50 best selling novella! Life as a mom is everything I knew it would be.But going from never thinking too much about my future to focusing so heavily on every move I make has been challenging at times. Especially when there’s still so much to be resolved from my past... -
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![Till Cupid Do Us Part: A Small Town, Ex's Dad Romance by Hannah Cowan]()
Till Cupid Do Us Part: A Small Town, Ex's Dad Romance by Hannah Cowan
NOT a standalone novella. Must be read after Snow Harm, No Foul, the top 50 best selling novella! Life as a mom is everything I knew it would be.But going from never thinking too much about my future to focusing so heavily on every move I make has been challenging at times. Especially when there’s still so much to be resolved from my past...age difference · daddy-kink · curvy heroine · humor · erotica · contemporary · length-novella · m-f · grumpy sunshine · insta-love -
![Golden Rule by Rachel Jonas, Nikki Thorne]()
Golden Rule by Rachel Jonas, Nikki Thorne
~FROM THE AUTHORS WHO BROUGHT YOU THE BOOKTOK SENSATION, THE GOLDEN BOYS, AN AMAZON TOP 3 BESTSELLER~West Golden—NFL superstar quarterback and king of the city, but it’s true what they say…Heavy is the head that wears the crown.I’m married to the man with the “golden arm”, the football phenom everyone worships... -
![Textbook Defense by Ashlyn Kane, Morgan James]()
Textbook Defense by Ashlyn Kane, Morgan James
Rowan Chadha’s job as a children’s librarian might be temporary, but at least it comes with adorable, hilarious patrons. When he bumps into Jordy Shaw—NHL star and super-hot dad of one of his favorite library kids—at a charity event, he suggests they team up as a fake couple to fend off unwanted attention, never expecting the connection to last... -
![Mated and Alone: A True Match Romance by Talia Rhea]()
Mated and Alone: A True Match Romance by Talia Rhea
Tsok has always done what is best for his people. As the Char of Kree, he is meant to be a model citizen and male, setting the example for his people and represent them on the intergalactic stage. That is why he decided to sign up at True Match and find his mate...fantasy · black-mc · mystery · humor · angst · science fiction · aliens · m-f · class difference · grumpy sunshine -
![Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins]()
Into the Uncanny by Danny Robins
'A contemporary Van Helsing...' Sunday Times 'King of true-life scary tales' ObserverI know what I saw...'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me... -
![A Guide to Ghosting: A Spicy Monster Romance by Emily Antoinette]()
A Guide to Ghosting: A Spicy Monster Romance by Emily Antoinette
A man haunted by his past…When I moved back to Moonvale, I thought I’d finally be able to relax. Maybe rediscover who the hell I am after spending the past few years going from one crisis to the next.But all that stress has taken its toll, because ever since I moved in, I keep hearing and feeling things that aren’t there. Breath on my neck. Invisible eyes watching my every move... -
![Smooth Sailing by Kristen Ashley]()
Smooth Sailing by Kristen Ashley
When the Chaos Motorcycle Club came to call, Harlan “Hugger” McCain wasn’t ready to be welcomed into the fold. They said he was a legacy. He felt like an outcast.But he patched in anyway.And he was all in to be a part of their not-quite-outlaw missions...
