Top new romance books out this week: 25 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Last updated:
January 29, 2026
This week featuring new releases by Max Monroe, Elizabeth May, Michelle Heard, Jordyn Taylor, Julie Shackman, Gabrielle Sands, Ryan Douglass, Riley Paige, Jolie Vines, Heather Graham and many more.
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The Fifteen-Minute Rule by Max Monroe
Everyone knows me, Ace Kelly, as the life of the party and the guy everyone wants to know. But the one person who truly knows me? Julia Brooks. My best friend since we were kids.Julia’s the kind of girl everyone loves. Sweet, painfully beautiful, and steady, she’s always been my constant—my safe place... -
![The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth May]()
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 -
![Forceful God by Michelle Heard]()
Forceful God by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. TBA.. -
![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 -
![Journey to the Scottish Highlands: Escape to the Scottish Highlands with a brand new contemporary romance for spring 2026 by Julie Shackman]()
Journey to the Scottish Highlands: Escape to the Scottish Highlands with a brand new contemporary romance for spring 2026 by Julie Shackman
Fall in love with the brand new escapist Scottish romance from bestselling author, Julie Shackman!Daisy’s career hasn’t exactly been going to plan and the last thing she wants to do is stay home and wallow in self pity. So when an opportunity arises to escape her London home, and make some money working a fancy event at a stately home, she jumps at it...romance · fiction · contemporary · family · friendship · new-adult · action-adventure · female-mc · book · adult -
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![Cosimo & Fabi's Story: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Gabrielle Sands]()
Cosimo & Fabi's Story: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Gabrielle Sands
Cosimo & Fabi's arranged marriage story. Release date is a placeholder and will change... -
![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 -
![PCU Book 4 by Riley Paige]()
PCU Book 4 by Riley Paige
Book 4 in the PCU Storm... -
![Kane's Prey by Jolie Vines]()
Kane's Prey by Jolie Vines
This is book two in the Skeleton Crew dark romance murder mystery trilogy. More details TBA... -
![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... -
![Within Range by Ruth Stilling]()
Within Range by Ruth Stilling
Fresh out of a failed marriage and with an old injury threatening to resurface, I only have one priority right now: rebuild my life both in and out of the rink. At thirty-five, I know it won’t be easy, but hockey is all I have, and cutting my pro career short is not an option that I’m willing to take...romance · friends-to-lovers · sports · forced-proximity · slow-burn · age-gap · athlete · forbidden-love · multi-pov · fiction -
![Don't Say Mafia by C.R. Jane]()
Don't Say Mafia by C.R. Jane
Jagger Thatcher's book. Blurb to come. Release date will be moved up.* Jagger Thatcher is a morally grey antihero who is obsessed with his girl and will do anything to keep her.Don't Say Mafia is a mafia romance standalone from USA Today and International Bestselling Author C.R. Jane... -
![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 -
![Problem Child by D.J. Jamison]()
Problem Child by D.J. Jamison
I'm the problem child... I'm the youngest. The one with the most potential. My brothers have plans for me. Trouble is, I've got my own plans, and they're not going to like them... -
![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 -
![King of Beasts by Catherine Doyle]()
King of Beasts by Catherine Doyle
King Alarik Felsing. A lone wolf. A frozen heart … Deep in the mountains of a snow-swept kingdom, an ancient beast is stirring. When a beautiful young wrangler arrives to try and tame it, she is not expecting to tame the beast that lives inside the king too... -
![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 -
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romance · cozy · monsters · magic · fantasy · paranormal · gaslamp · industrial-era · shapeshifters · historical
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![THOL by Ambar Cordova]()
THOL by Ambar Cordova
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![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 -
![First Tilt: Broken Lances 0.5 by Lucien Burr]()
First Tilt: Broken Lances 0.5 by Lucien Burr
HEATED RIVALRY meets A KNIGHT'S TALE A NAMELESS KNIGHT. A CHAMPION'S FALL. A SQUIRE CAUGHT BETWEEN. When the mysterious Alaric challenges Ser Halden, an undefeated tournament champion who clawed his way up from nothing, their confrontation sparks more than rivalry...romance · fantasy · mlm · polyamory · lgbtq · historical · historical-fiction · steamy · sci-fi · fiction -
![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... -
![The Reanimator's Fate by Kara Jorgensen]()
The Reanimator's Fate by Kara Jorgensen
The fourth and final book in the Reanimator Mysteries series. Coming in 2026. An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and a future in peril The Paranormal Society has been Oliver’s home for over a decade, yet he still isn’t sure where he fits...romance · fantasy · mystery · lgbtq · historical · necromancy · paranormal · mlm · gaslamp · industrial-era -
![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 -
![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 -
![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... -
![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...
