Top new romance books out this week: 15 Jan - 21 Jan 2018
Last updated:
January 21, 2018
This week featuring new releases by Lucy Score, Molly O'Keefe, Stacey Agdern, Devney Perry, L.J. Shen, Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff, K.M. Shea, Maya Banks, Marni Mann, Sariah Wilson, Nicole Fox and many more.
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Where it all Began by Lucy Score
“This would be a lot easier if you had a sense of humor.” “This would be a lot easier if you were a man.” Author’s Note: Do NOT read this book until you’ve read at least Blue Moon #3, or even better #4. I’m protecting your reader experience here. I promise... -
Rogue Acts by Molly O'Keefe, Stacey Agdern, Ainsley Booth, Ruby Lang
When resistance turns to action, love always wins. Seven new romances for readers who love as hard as they believe. Make You Mine by Molly O’Keefe Jay Schulman has come to his breaking point and he has a choice to make: walk away from his best friend and love of his life. Or take a chance and make her his... -
The Bitterroot Inn by Devney Perry
Her past. His secrets. They have more in common than she knows. Maisy is happily content with the life she’s built for herself and her young son in small-town Prescott, Montana. Her child is thriving, her business is growing, and her family is as close as they’ve ever been... -
Midnight Blue by L.J. Shen
It should have been easy. I needed the money. He needed a babysitter to keep him from snorting himself to death. I was cherry-picked especially for him. Responsible. Optimistic. Warm. Innocent. The worst part is that I should have known better. Alex Winslow. British rock star. Serial heartbreaker. Casanova with whiskey eyes. “Don’t get near the devil in a leather jacket...new adult · contemporary · dark · bad boys · rockstars · alpha male · from hate to love · angst · erotica · boss & employee -
Gemina by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
A New York Times BestsellerBrace yourself for GEMINA—the highly anticipated sequel to the book critics called “out-of-this-world awesome”—featuring journal illustrations by bestselling author Marie Lu! Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna’s social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed... -
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The Twelve Dancing Princesses by K.M. Shea
Quinn is a loyal soldier of Farset, willing to risk her life on behalf of her country and squad. So, when a fellow soldier volunteers for a dangerous mission, Quinn joins him. Their assignment is to investigate the nightly disappearance of the twelve royal princesses, a mystery none have solved as those who attempt it vanish... -
Wanted by Maya Banks
Despite his fiancée's chilling betrayal, developer Ryan Beardsley provided for Kelly Christian when he sent her packing. So he's livid to find her working in a dingy Houston diner, desperate and pregnant. Regardless of whether the baby is his or his brother's, Ryan demands that Kelly return to New York with him. Now. For the baby's sake...contemporary · pregnancy · secret child · alpha male · second chances · angst · super rich hero · erotica · cheating · abuse -
Signed by Marni Mann
"If you're looking for your next wickedly hot read, look no further. Marni Mann will have you fanning yourself all the way through." —Laurelin Paige, NYT Bestselling Author Rule Number 1: Do Not Sleep with Actresses I was the best agent in the industry. More ruthless and cutthroat than any arrogant bastard you’d ever met. The top actors in Hollywood came to me to get signed...new adult · contemporary · angst · alpha male · forbidden love · age difference · erotica · office · male-pov · dual-pov -
#Starstruck by Sariah Wilson
“You’ve done better.” With one uncharacteristically sassy tweet to her longtime celebrity crush, Zoe Miller’s life turns upside down. Ultrahot A-lister Chase Covington doesn’t just respond to Zoe’s tweet, he does the unthinkable: he messages Zoe directly. Now she must decide between walking away or meeting her crush in person...christian · humor · new adult · contemporary · actors · virgin heroine · young adult · sweet heroine · super rich hero · insta-love -
KNOCKED UP BY THE HITMAN: A Bad Boy Baby Romance by Nicole Fox
I HAD TWO CHOICES: GET LOCKED UP OR GET KNOCKED UP. It was either submit to the hitman… Or surrender to his gun against my head. Can you really blame me for what I did next? Living out of my car, down to my last few bucks… Could things be any worse? Turns out the answer is yes... -
Kiss Carlo by Adriana Trigiani
From Adriana Trigiani, the beloved New York Times-bestselling author of The Shoemaker’s Wife, comes an exhilarating epic novel of love, loyalty, and creativity—the story of an Italian-American family on the cusp of change.It’s 1949 and South Philadelphia bursts with opportunity during the post-war boom... -
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
Members of an Egyptian expedition fall victim to an ancient mummy's curse in a thrilling Veronica Speedwell novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries. London, 1888...heroine sleuth · historical · victorian · mystery · fantasy · royalty · suspense · paranormal · slut-shaming -
Ryan's Bed by Tijan
I crawled into Ryan Jensen’s bed that first night by accident. I barely knew him. I thought it was his sister’s bed—her room. It took seconds to realize my error, and I should've left... I didn’t.I didn’t jump out.I didn’t get embarrassed.I relaxed.And that night, in that moment, it was the only thing I craved. I asked to stay. He let me, and I slept. The truth? I never wanted to leave his bed...contemporary · young adult · sports · virgin heroine · angst · friends to lovers · dark · new adult · high-school · mental illness -
A Merciful Secret by Kendra Elliot
A pair of ritual murders could expose Mercy Kilpatrick to something terrifying: her own past… Raised off the grid by survivalists, Mercy Kilpatrick believed in no greater safeguard than the backwoods of Oregon. Unforgiven by her father for abandoning the fold for the FBI, Mercy still holds to her past convictions. They’re in her blood... -
Seek by Mia Sheridan
A new standalone, contemporary romance that's faster, steamier, grittier . . . but with the emotional impact you've come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan. Wealthy socialite Olivia Barton never imagined her fiancé would disappear on what was supposed to be a routine business trip...suspense · contemporary · mystery · alpha male · angst · bad boys · forbidden love · tortured hero · military · erotica -
Man Card by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
Nothing ventured, nothing banged... Ash I still don't know how it happened. One minute I was arguing with my arrogant competitor--our usual trash-talk over who deserves the larger commission. But somehow I went from throwing down to kneeling down... It can never happen again. I don't even like Braht. He's too slick. He's a manipulating mansplaining party boy in preppy clothes... -
Run With It by Julia Wolf
It all started on a Saturday... Aviva is intrigued by the mystery man who keeps showing up at her running group, never speaking to anyone, always trailing behind, always watching her. Milo can’t explain his actions, even to himself, but when he sees Aviva through his apartment window, stretching before her run, he finds it impossible to stay away... -
Awaken by Briana Michaels
Nicodemus never had a choice in his fate. Given the gift of Dreaming is more like a curse, for its magic has devastating side effects; but to not use this power is impossible. Trapped between reality and fantasy, everything he has slowly disappears around him and Nicodemus is forced to begin a new life... -
Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed
A searing #OwnVoices coming-of-age debut in which an Indian-American Muslim teen confronts Islamophobia and a reality she can neither explain nor escape—perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Jacqueline Woodson, and Adam Silvera.American-born seventeen-year-old Maya Aziz is torn between worlds... -
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Wrapped Up in You by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
A short Valentine’s Day story by USA Today Bestselling Authors Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine—coming to Passionflix in 2019! Christmas has always been Carter Pierce’s favorite holiday. But with his partner, Dr. Vaughn Bennett, working crazy hours in the ER, it’s difficult to make any kind of plans. Easter was an appendectomy. Thanksgiving, a ruptured spleen... -
Rescuing Casey by Susan Stoker
One minute Casey Shea was minding her own business, doing her job, teaching entomology to college students, and the next she was in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle fighting for her life. Troy “Beatle” Lennon had watched his friends fall head over heels in love, but never thought it would happen to him. Until he sees a picture of one of his teammates’ sisters. That was it... -
Reign of Ash by Meg Anne
“You will damn us all.” Kiri Helena Solene thought her trial was over. She was wrong. Prophesied to be the strongest of her kind, Helena is still coming to terms with the depth of her power and what it means to rule. Unfortunately, there’s little time to learn. “Without the tether you will fracture.” As her soul mate, Von is Helena’s balance. Too bad he’s missing... -
No Contest by Harper St. George, Tara Wyatt
Perfect for fans of Katy Evans, this third book in the sizzling and electrifying Blood and Glory series reveals that sometimes, the power of temptation is stronger than the pull of a championship belt. Leandro Oliveira—hunky MMA fighter, playboy billionaire, and newly crowned champ of the World Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division—is used to getting his way... -
Bearadise Lodge by Lindsay Buroker
A newsletter extra prequel to Fractured Stars... -
Thrive by Aly Martinez
From USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez comes a gripping second-chance standalone romance. THRIVE takes place seventeen years after a love triangle. Technically, you aren’t supposed to fall in love with your best friend’s girl. But if we’re talking technicalities, he wasn’t supposed to be cheating on her every other weekend, either... -
Dark Deception by Zoe Blake
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0796J2HY9A dark romance from USAT Bestselling author, Zoe Blake.She doesn't just want revenge.She wants him dead.Mirage is a master jewel thief but tonight she is an assassin.His life was ruined by her lies.Now he will make her pay.He will have her on her knees, begging for forgiveness.It's time she learned why they call him, Paine...dark · bdsm · suspense · contemporary · vengeance · from hate to love · alpha male · bad boys · spanking · rape -
Rebellious Surrender by Zoe Blake
First, she tried to kill me. Then she ran. Hunting her down will be my pleasure and her pain. Nobody defies me and gets away with it, especially not her. My pretty captive is about to learn her rebelliousness has consequences. I’ll settle for nothing less than her complete surrender...suspense · super rich hero · dark · erotica · bdsm · from hate to love · alpha male · vengeance · spanking · contemporary -
Spirited: A Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by C.M. Stunich
Brynn of Haversey is a spirit whisperer—a person blessed with the ability to see and speak to the dead. In the country of Amerin, she's one of a select few with magical gifts known as whisperers. Every year, the Royal College accepts a small number of new students, all magically inclined, all whisperers...angels · humor · fantasy · paranormal · friends to lovers · magic · menage · demons · royalty · new adult -
Crossing the Line by Lauren Landish
From Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Landish, the complete Crossing the Line Series! Like misunderstood bad boys with a heart of gold? Look no further. This set includes 2 complete interconnected standalones. Off Limits - Dane’s a man with a horrendous past, and the moment he steps foot out of that medium security shithole, he’s sworn he’ll stay out of trouble... -
Protecting Olivia by Riley Edwards
When the daughter of a White House aide goes missing, the President calls in Zane Lewis and his team of former special forces soldiers to find the missing girl. The Red Team, having a well-earned reputation for being the best, discovers the true motive behind the kidnapping, and all hell breaks loose. All Olivia Cox wants to do is escape her life... -
Efficient by Kit Rocha
Efficient: December 2017 Patreon Reward StoryThis story is a short vignette voted on by our Patreon supporters. It's short, it's filthy, and it's a lot of fun. (Note: Patreon stories are exclusive to subscribers for the first six months. After that, they'll be available to download free on our website...dystopian · bdsm · science fiction · bwwm · strong heroine · independent heroine · cold hero · bad boys · fighters · bikers -
The Dom's Bride: A BDSM Romance by Penelope Bloom
I won a date with a billionaire. He promised me three things: A crash course in BDSM, A toe curling night, And then he’d show me the door. End of story. Or is it? Stephanie Maybe I was crazy for agreeing, but for once, I just wanted to feel something. Anything . I’ve spent my life running away from men who get too close. Call it a combination of emotional baggage and a fear of commitment... -
Alien Alphas: Twenty-Three Naughty Sci-Fi Romance Novellas by Renee Rose, Cari Silverwood, Cynthia Sax, Sue Lyndon
Fierce warriors. Savage barbarians. Powerful warlords.All ready to claim their mates. Alien Alphas is a collection of panty-melting sci-fi romances featuring dominant alien heroes , penned by New York Times , USA Today , and international bestselling authors...suspense · science fiction · anthologies · futuristic · alpha male · aliens · dark · erotica · spanking · bdsm -
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Zenith by Lindsay Cummings, Sasha Alsberg
Most know Androma Racella as the Bloody Baroness, a powerful mercenary whose reign of terror stretches across the Mirabel Galaxy. To those aboard her glass starship, Marauder, however, she's just Andi, their friend and fearless leader... -
The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble
From USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble comes a news series set amid the gorgeous lavender fields of Washington state—but the beauty masks deadly secrets. Shauna McDade is single mom to a five-year-old son after her husband was killed in a climbing accident. Her aerial photography business is on the verge of bankruptcy after a string of mechanical failures that don't seem coincidental... -
Photogeist by J.K. Battaglia, Carlos Quevedo
In the city of Justice, a woman in a flowing dress haunts the local cemetery, the city streets, and its outlying areas. No one has been able to pinpoint the source of this ghost's origins or the reason for its unrest. But then a string of attacks on the Justice streets at night lend people to think there is no justice in the city of Justice. The ghost rouses the victims' families into action... -
Knocked Up by the Single Dad: A Secret Baby Office Romance by Lilian Monroe
Rosie He comes out of nowhere and steals the breath out of my lungs. Everything in my head is screaming no, no, no! Everything in my body is screaming yes, yes, yes! My past has haunted me for far too long. Could he be the one to make it all better? My fairytale fantasies seem like they’re coming true until eight little letters change my life forever: PREGNANT... -
Doctor Babymaker by Madison Faye
The doctor is in. Every inch of him… I’m the youngest, brightest, and most hotshot medical director the fertility clinic’s ever seen. Nothing gets between me and my job, until Ada Chase walks in. I’m not supposed to touch her, at least, not in the way I want to. She’s off limits in so many ways. Too rich. Too innocent. Too never-been-touched. …Too much my patient...military · new adult · contemporary · pregnancy · insta-love · virgin heroine · alpha male · erotica · breeding · explicit-plentiful -
The Dark Prince by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Who says all handsome princes are charming? Hunted by the Magikas, Amel seeks refuge on a secluded island with her beloved dragon and an injured friend. But when she meets the Prince of Baojang there, she realizes she can't stay in hiding. Someone needs to warn the Dominion of the plotted treachery she’s sure he’s a part of - and quickly before her friend Savette is married off to the Dark Prince... -
Accacia's Blood: A reverse harem novel by Bea Paige
After saving Rhain from an agonising death, Accacia is determined to find her missing friend Clover and rescue her from the mysterious Fae. With the assistance of her vampire knights, the group head into the forbidden forest of Ever Vale and into a world of mystery and magic...