Top new romance books out this week: 17 Feb - 23 Feb 2020
Last updated:
February 23, 2020
This week featuring new releases by Cate C. Wells, Sally Rooney, Helena Hunting, L.J. Shen, Lisa Kleypas, Samantha Shannon, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, K.A. Tucker, Penelope Ward, Tiffany Roberts, Catherine Cowles and many more.
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Plum by Cate C. Wells
We're from two different worlds, but in her arms, I'm home.Plum: Life didn't give me a silver spoon. It gave me tetanus. When Adam Wade walks into my club, I know I'm in trouble. His money I can handle. But sweet words, gentle hands? I don't know what to do with that. Eventually, he's gonna wise up and walk away... -
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Connell Waldron is one of the most popular boys in his small-town high school--he is a star of the football team and an excellent student, and he is never wanting for attention from girls. The one thing he doesn't have is money. Marianne Sheridan, a classmate of Connell's, has the opposite problem...contemporary · new adult · mental illness · friends to lovers · abuse · high-school · m-f · non-trad-hea · open-door · eating disorder -
Just the Tip by Helena Hunting, L.J. Shen, Jason Clarke, Stella Bloom
It was supposed to be a temporary thing.A gig in Paris while I tried to find my dad.Then I met him. Ho.The man.The suit.The professional escort...? I mean, he did go on two consecutive dates during one of my shifts - and I ended up being the third.It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but it turned out to be forever... -
Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas
Everything has a price... Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. Anything—or anyone—is his for the asking. It should be simple to find the perfect wife—and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he’s determined to have her... -
The Bone Season Series by Samantha Shannon
Enter the “intoxicating… dystopian universe” (NPR.org) of Scion in the first three books in Samantha Shannon's New York Times bestselling Bone Season series.London, 2059. In the Republic of Scion, clairvoyance is illegal, but a criminal underworld thrives in its shadows... -
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Vicious Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Elise continues her hunt for the King who killed her brother while trying not to fall for the vicious boys she suspects. As her investigation deepens, she seems to be closing in on some answers. And with a surprise trip to Zodiac Academy, she finds more there than she expects... This is the third installment of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac...erotica · paranormal · fantasy · vampires · fae · magic · alpha male · new adult · dark · shapeshifters -
Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker
From the internationally best-selling author of The Simple Wild comes the continuation of a woman’s journey to Alaska and a life she never imagined for herself. Calla Fletcher returns to Toronto a different person, struggling to find direction and still very much in love with the rugged bush pilot she left behind...contemporary · angst · new adult · from hate to love · alpha male · grumpy sunshine · cold hero · open-door · m-f -
Just One Year by Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. The beginning of my sophomore year in college was off to a rough start. On the first day of orientation, I had an altercation with an infuriating British dude in a campus bathroom. (The ladies’ room was out of order. So, I used the men’s room. Don’t judge...new adult · contemporary · from hate to love · friends to lovers · college · young adult · angst · erotica · m-f -
Lover from the Waves by Tiffany Roberts
A lonely widow. A determined kraken. An attraction they can’t resist.Long ago, the sea took Kathryn’s husband. She never thought it would give anything back. But now that her children are grown with little ones of their own, she finds her eyes drawn more and more to those restless waters—and she sees part of herself reflected in them. Something out there calls to her... -
Beautifully Broken Control by Catherine Cowles
A woman trying to rebuild her life.Kennedy is doing all she can to escape, to prove that she’s not the monster her father was. A simple life of peace and service is all she needs.A man haunted by a past he can’t forget.Cain has buried his demons under layers of control and success. The only thing he needs is his company and his solitude... -
Broken Sword: The Excalibur Duet by K. Loraine
A love triangle made legend... A chance to rewrite the stars. Lancelot I spent my life in service to my king, loyal to my queen, and loved by them both. Until she ruined me.Guinevere made her choice and it wasn’t me. So I sought out a way to fight the pain of losing her…of losing them both. Eternally languishing in purgatory was not what I had in mind...urban fantasy · fantasy · arthurian · paranormal · explicit-open-door · contemporary · new adult · suspense · mystery · magic -
The Life You Stole by Jewel E. Ann
Sex. Lies. Revenge. On the heels of a devastating loss, Evelyn fights to put her life back together. Only … part of her husband belongs to another woman, and the devil owns her soul. “If you tell her the lie, I will tell her the truth...suspense · angst · contemporary · abuse · love triangle · mystery · cheating · dark · rape · paranormal -
Grave Magic Bounty by Shannon Mayer
When divorce comes your way, don't let the ex get you down. Get ready for a whole new laugh-out-loud adventure. Because life is just beginning . . . as a midlife bounty hunter of the supernatural!# 1 in Women's Fantasy Fiction!#1 in Fantasy & Futuristic Romance# 1 New releases Werewolf and Shifter RomanceOne day I’m married, living in Seattle, and magic isn’t real...fantasy · urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · demons · mystery · fae · witches · humor · shapeshifters -
Siren Condemned: Paranormal Prison Series by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
The sirens have been hunted for so long that we no longer remember our pasts... Our songs have been stolen, the source of all our power, and it's been made punishable by death to use it. They've taken everything from us.The vampires.I've been sent to the darkest of all places, Nightmare Penitentiary for my next assignment. But I've promised myself this assignment will be my last..fantasy · paranormal · fae · new adult · vampires · dark · reverse harem · magic · urban fantasy · erotica -
No Damaged Goods by Nicole Snow
Fearless firefighter. Silver tongue. Single dad.My grouchy hero pushes all my freaking buttons...The red hot stranger who just saved my bacon might be the end of me.Blake Silverton could sweet talk an angel into sin.Fierce small-town fire chief. Rough velvet voice. Drop dead gorgeous.Don't even get me started on the tortured single dad thing... -
Wrecked: A Reverse Harem Romance by Angela Snyder, A.J. Snyder
Shipwrecked. Stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. After a year of isolation, Gunner, Finn and Jamison never expected to be rescued. And they certainly never expected a beautiful woman to crash-land into their lonely existence. Rose is the only ray of light in their dark storm, and they’ll do anything to protect her...suspense · contemporary · menage · poly · erotica · reverse harem · anal sex · exhibitionism · sweet heroine · forced proximity -
Across the Night by Julie Olivia
Night brings the unexpected, and I did not expect him.Hello, my name is Sadie, and I’m a workaholic. Social life? Forget it. Relationships? I’m currently mourning the death of orgasms. But sixteen-hour working days? Just another Friday night. As a manager at a hotel, the overnight shift just comes with the job. Normally, it’s uneventful—that is, until I meet Aiden... -
Chasing the Knight by Brittney Sahin
She's the admiral's daughter . . . and the one woman bad-boy Wyatt Pierson can't resist. When Wyatt left England, he said goodbye to his privileged upbringing and forged his own path. After years of running operations for an elite unit of Navy SEALs, he's satisfied with his mission-focused life until a messy entanglement walks through the door... -
If for Any Reason by Courtney Walsh
Emily Ackerman has traveled the world, her constant compass and companion a book of letters her mother left for her when she died. With no father in the picture, her mom’s advice has been her only true north. But when professional failure leads Emily back to Nantucket to renovate and sell the family cottage she inherited, she wonders if her mom left advice to cover this . . -
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Under His Rule by Clarissa Wild
His Family. His rules. Some people have loving homes. Mine only has laws. And she will learn to obey … When I found Natalie alone and afraid, I knew she was the one. She came to me looking for answers to her past. But every dark desire has a price. Now she’s here in my domain, locked in the dark, waiting for me ... And I am more than ready to make her submit...new adult · super rich hero · contemporary · suspense · dark · mafia · bdsm · arranged marriage · erotica -
Before His Choice by Clarissa Wild
His Decision. Her Ruin. My father is one of the rulers of the Family; a community cut off from society.The people think we are perfect.But no one knows what goes on behind closed doors.They won’t understand the choice I have to make.And neither will she.The Family doesn’t treat girls nicely.For her, there are rules that have to be obeyed.Even if they end in pain, hardship… and ruin... -
Killer Crush by Ella Goode
I left a job I was very good at to seek a better life. The new life is boring. I get up. I go to classes. I avoid people. That last one isn’t a new thing for me, though. I never much liked people before and now that I’m in college, I’m finding that it’s for good reason. People knock on my door, play their music loudly in public, and ask me invasive questions that I pretend I don’t hear...contemporary · virgin hero · insta-love · virgin heroine · alpha male · dark · super rich hero · sweet heroine · m-f -
Marco's Girl by MINK
Going to high school as the heir to a mafia family isn't as easy it seems. The prep school lifestyle leaves me cold, and I don't want to be a part of the lacrosse crowd or make time with the silly girls who think being with me is taking a walk on the wild side. I'm fine in my bubble until I see the new girl through the window...contemporary · new adult · mafia · insta-love · alpha male · virgin heroine · bad boys · erotica · young adult -
Queen Takes Jaguars / Queen Takes Darkness / Queen Takes More by Joely Sue Burkhart, Tristan James, Cassandra Myles
Queen Takes Jaguars: Mayte has spent the last century increasing her power as queen of House Zaniyah by calling more Blood to her side. She loves her jaguar protectors, but even her alpha hasn't been able to give her a child. Without a daughter to continue the queendom, their line - and the Zaniyah power - will die out...reverse harem · shapeshifters · vampires · paranormal · magic · fantasy · dark · m-m · m-m-f · anal sex -
Pulled to the Alpha by Olivia T. Turner
Blake turns into one possessive polar bear shifter when he sees the girl who belongs to him. Nobody, including that vicious dragon shifter is going to stop him from claiming what's his. This is the fifth book in the Alphas in Heat series featuring the bear shifters from the Blackcloud Point fire station. Fire-fighting bear shifters? Yes, please! The books can be read in any order... -
How to Vex a Vampire by Alice Winters
Finn Getting into the vampire-only detective unit was the easy part; what’s going to be more difficult is dealing with my new partner, an ancient vampire who keeps threatening to eat me. The unit has never had a human in it, and Marcus—or as I like to call him, Fangy McFangface—would really prefer to keep it that way...m-m · paranormal · fantasy · suspense · vampires · contemporary · mystery · from hate to love · humor · urban fantasy -
Love in the Mix by Lucy Darling
Alyssa has finally got her bakery, Love Bites, up and running. Everything is falling into place until a handsome stranger across from her shop catches her eye. Watching him becomes a daily part of her routine. Now she’s craving more than sweet treats. Sean works too much for his own good. But owning the hottest nightclubs in the city takes dedication...contemporary · new adult · insta-love · alpha male · virgin heroine · super rich hero · dual-pov · humor -
The After Dark Collection by Lauren Blakely, Teddy Hamilton, Elena Wolfe
A tantalizing collection of the first three books in the Gift Series, performed by Elena Wolfe and Teddy Hamilton...The Engagement GiftSome things are better left unsaid. Besides, I don't need to act on every wild thought that flits through my imagination, not when my fiancé and I have the kind of life I've always longed for - passionate, intimate and oh so real... -
Throne Taker by Rebecca Royce, Heather Long
Everything in Khloe with a K's life changed when she crashed into the side of a food truck. Now with Earth in the rearview mirror, her future lies with Briggs, Goran, Reese, and Dalton... -
The Faerie Wand by Michelle Madow
I thought I could return home once the Faerie Games were over. I was wrong. Now, Julian and I must complete the dangerous quest given to us by the Empress of the Otherworld. The Holy Wand is out there. We just need to find it. No matter where the journey takes us, we'll destroy anything blocking our path. We have to. Otherwise, we'll be dead. Romance. Magic. Adventure...fantasy · fae · young adult · paranormal · urban fantasy · magic · fated-mates · reverse harem · ancient times · dark -
Breathless by Lex Martin
Joey... I wouldn’t say I ran away exactly—twenty-two is too old for that. I’d call it self-preservation. I have one objective: protect my heart from the boy next door who has no clue I’ve loved him my whole life, even with a front row seat to his revolving bedroom door. My escape plan almost worked. Except I left one thing behind. Logan Carter hijacked my heart, and it’s time to get it back... -
Cannon by Samantha Whiskey
I’m the fastest and most feared skater in the NHL. With a temper like mine, I can’t afford to make mistakes. But one insane night in Vegas, and I wake up married to the biggest mistake of all: Persephone VanDoren—the head of our team’s charitable foundation. Sure, the petite blonde is sweet enough to give the entire state of South Carolina a toothache, but I’ve never been one for the debutantes... -
Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
The first novel in a series set at an elite international boarding school, that’s a contemporary spin on Beauty and the Beast.Will the princess save the beast?For Princess Jaya Rao, nothing is more important than family. When the loathsome Emerson clan steps up their centuries-old feud to target Jaya’s little sister, nothing will keep Jaya from exacting her revenge... -
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Edge of Madness by Kyla Stone
A devastating EMP. No power. No communication. And no help...On the five-year anniversary of his wife Hannah's disappearance, small-town deputy Noah Sheridan takes his young son Milo to a local ski resort for some much needed father-son time. In a blink, the power grid goes out. So do the resort's brand new generators... -
Queen of Light by Linsey Hall
No one knows I’m possessed by evil…Everyone thinks that I’m a hero… that I’ve driven the darkness from the land. What they don’t know is that I’ve driven it into myself. I'm fighting a curse that will lead to the death of all I love.Fortunately, my Fated Mate Iain senses something is wrong. When he learns about the curse, he vows to help... -
Dominik by Sawyer Bennett
I built myself up from nothing. A product of the foster care system, I learned early on how to fight hard to get what I want. Whether it was starting my first company in college, earning my first billion, or buying my first professional sports team, I know how to get what I want, when I want it.Until now.Willow Monahan is fierce, independent, and hot as hell...super rich hero · sports · contemporary · athletes · erotica · alpha male · new adult · explicit-plentiful · m-f · hockey -
Infuse by Maya Nicole
The last time I saw my brother, he told me to run.So, like a good little princess, I ran away from all that I knew and never looked back. I lived on the literal edge of the realm with a band of gypsies who took me in and showed me my true self.Now, centuries later, I've returned to take a seat on the Infernal Council. I should be excited to be making waves as the first woman on the council... -
Marked Omega by Lizzy Bequin
Used as bait. Marked as a mate. I knew it was a bad idea to come into the quarantine zone. But I never expected to find myself chained to a tree as bait. A piece of meat to lure the Alphas in. Soon my body will go into estrus, filling the air with pheromones. I’ll be unable to hide my body’s urgent need. I know exactly what will happen then. I’ve studied the stories about the cataclysm...paranormal · science fiction · fantasy · dystopian · futuristic · reverse harem · menage · erotica · poly · omegaverse -
The Marriage Pact by Aria Cole, Mila Crawford
The arrangement was supposed to be simple. Stay married for three months. Playing the part of perfect spouses should have been easy. She would get one hundred thousand dollars to pay off her debt, and I’d inherit my father’s fortune. But nothing is cut and dry when it comes to love. Now, we’re in a marriage pact that's about to set flames to both of our lives forever... -
Court of Ruins by Jenna Wolfhart
In a war-torn land, love is always a lie.Reyna Darragh despises the scheming ways of the fae courts--she'd rather be on the battlefield. But as the daughter of a High King, her hand in marriage can end the war faster than her sword. So, with her realm in tatters, she agrees to marry her enemy, Prince Thane.The very same prince who killed hundreds of her kind during the war...