Top new romance books out today: 27 Jan 2026
Last updated:
27 Jan 2026
Today featuring new releases by Elizabeth May, Jordyn Taylor, Ryan Douglass, Heather Graham, Adriana Anders, Denise Williams, Timothy Janovsky, Paisley Hope, Amanda Linsmeier, Tara Pammi and many more.
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The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth May
A thrilling and incredibly sexy new dark romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May.A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice.Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse…Bryony Devaliant was born to die — again and again...romance · fantasy · dark · dark-fantasy · assassins · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · fiction · action-adventure · new-adult -
![See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor]()
See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor
For fans of Alison Cochrun and Abby Jimenez, a heartfelt and sexy romantic comedy following one bi woman’s messy journey through coming out—and reluctantly falling for a straight man. From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Wicked Darlings . Girl comes out as bi. Girl falls for a straight guy. Simone Whittaker has spent the first three decades of her life pretending to be straight...romance · lgbtq · contemporary · fiction · forced-proximity · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · enemies-to-lovers · female-mc -
![The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan Douglass]()
The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan Douglass
From New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass comes a gripping and tender reimagining of The Great Gatsby about the pursuit of happiness—and love—in a society built on cruelty and secrets.Seventeen-year-old Nick Carrington wants nothing more than to leave Greenwood, Oklahoma, behind and make a name for himself in the papers. But when tragedy strikes, dreams turn into a twisted reality...romance · young-adult · historical-fiction · retellings · lgbtq · historical · high-school · coming-of-age · poc-mc · 20th-century -
![The Witching Hours by Heather Graham]()
The Witching Hours by Heather Graham
A haunting murder and kidnapping on the outskirts of Salem, MA sends two people with unique talents hunting for answers from both the past and present in internationally bestselling author Heather Graham’s electrifying new Krewe of Hunters spin off for fans of Stephen King, Jayne Ann Krentz, Riley Sager, and Simone St. James...romance · mystery · suspense · paranormal · fiction · horror · law-enforcement · police-procedural · book · adult -
![Dom-Com by Adriana Anders]()
Dom-Com by Adriana Anders
An experienced Dom and a baby sub must keep their kink-lives a secret after discovering they've just become office mates and professional rivals in this super-steamy contemporary romcom, perfect for fans of Lana Ferguson and Tessa Bailey... -
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![The Re-Do List by Denise Williams]()
The Re-Do List by Denise Williams
What would you do with a second chance at your first time? Following a bad breakup, Willow Lewis tackles a re-do list with the help of her brother’s best friend in this sweet and sexy new romance from USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams.Willow experienced all her big firsts with her high school sweetheart...romance · contemporary · fiction · slow-burn · friends-to-lovers · audiobook · age-gap · poc-mc · poc-author · humor -
![One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker by Timothy Janovsky]()
One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker by Timothy Janovsky
The spiciest risks lead to the sweetest rewardsin this delicious, MM retelling of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Dario Cotogna has a problem. Per his late grandfather’s wishes, if Dario’s not married by his thirty-second birthday, his family’s chocolate empire will go to his philandering little brother...romance · lgbtq · contemporary · retellings · fiction · mental-illness · law-enforcement · humor · adaptations · book -
![Dove by Paisley Hope]()
Dove by Paisley Hope
The Hounds of Hell motorcycle club takes care of their own...and every once in a while another rebellious soul catches their eye.Sean "Ax" Hunter is both a former marine and Sergeant at Arms for the Hounds of Hell MC. His mind works like a twisted hamster wheel. Dates, facts, faces, memories, are all vivid and constant... -
![A Dance With Death by Amanda Linsmeier]()
A Dance With Death by Amanda Linsmeier
He laces his fingers into my hair and gently tugs me in, his powerful hand threaded into the wet strands. I whimper, from fear more so than pain. It doesn’t hurt. But each word is enunciated as he warns, “Do. Not. Ever. Steal. From. Me. Again.” Corliss Bell would do anything to bring her older sister, Aven, back to life. She’d give up her dreams of being a professional ballerina...romance · fantasy · demons · gothic · magic · young-adult · dark · fiction · action-adventure · urban-fantasy -
![Ten Things I Love About Her: AgeGap FF Romance by Tara Pammi]()
Ten Things I Love About Her: AgeGap FF Romance by Tara Pammi
PINKYI blew up my life like it was a lab experiment gone wrong. Broke off my engagement. Dropped out of med school. Moved back home.Now I’m planning my twin’s wedding while being smothered by five overprotective older brothers— and the only thing keeping me sane? The other maid of honor—Sarangi Rao—beautiful, sexy, intimidatingly accomplished. A total ice queen... -
![Last First Kiss by Julian Winters]()
Last First Kiss by Julian Winters
Sparks fly in this second chance m/m rom com when an unlucky-in-love event manager realizes the man-of-honor at the high profile wedding he's planning is the same man who broke his heart.They say you never forget your first kiss. But Jordan Carter wishes he could forget the one he shared with Jamie Peters as teens...romance · lgbtq · contemporary · fiction · mlm · poc-author · poc-mc · young-adult · humor · black-mc -
![King of Ravens by Clare Sager]()
King of Ravens by Clare Sager
Clare Sager presents an all-new dark, lush romantasy set in the world of the Sabreverse... -
![Little Alibis & Sleigh Rides: A Dark Serial Killer Romance Novella by Lashell Rain]()
Little Alibis & Sleigh Rides: A Dark Serial Killer Romance Novella by Lashell Rain
Blurb coming soon...The Dark Holiday series is a collection of standalone dark romances, each centered around a different holiday. These books can be read in any order, as they feature independent stories with no overlapping plots or characters... -
![We Who Have No Gods by Liza Anderson]()
We Who Have No Gods by Liza Anderson
In a world of witches, a human woman must hunt or be hunted in this explosive gothic dark academia fantasy filled with war-bent rivals, guarded secrets, and simmering chemistry.Vic Wood knows her priorities: scrape by on her restaurant wages, take care of her younger brother Henry, and forget their mother ever existed...fantasy · dark-academia · urban-fantasy · gothic · contemporary · action-adventure · anthologies · fiction · romance · paranormal -
![Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik]()
Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik
Buckle up for a wild ride with this cheeky and charming rom-com where one girl’s quest across India to seal her first kiss turns into finding first love in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Axie Oh, Ann Liang, and Jenny Han! Eighteen-year-old Krishna Kumar may have gotten into her dream college, but that doesn’t mean she’s stopped being a bi disaster...romance · young-adult · contemporary · lgbtq · fiction · wlw · asian-mc · poc-author · poc-mc · new-adult -
![A Whisper of Air by Micah Nicole]()
A Whisper of Air by Micah Nicole
PRINCESS.Luella Eritrais is a fae of many faces. Shunned, magicless Princess of Solis. War trophy to the dragon King. Vincire to five powerful males. The Chosen. And now, the lost Princess of Luna. Her power is building, and this time, she’s not sure she wants to stop it... -
![The Onyx Boughs of Keonis by Enna Hawthorn]()
The Onyx Boughs of Keonis by Enna Hawthorn
Onyx can shatter, boughs can break, but love can rise victorious.Ariadne, the Golden Rose and Dhemon Queen, never imagined herself at the head of an army. Now, after walking down the aisle for a second time, she has entangled herself in a game she does not want to play with the King of Valenul...
