Best New Romance Books: Our Top Ten

by Julie Anne Long

The last person Alexandra expects to bail her out of jail is a man she hasn’t seen in years—her husband Magnus. Spending time together sparks attraction, but also opens old wounds that were never given a chance to heal. 

by Ali Hazelwood

Vampyres and Weres are mortal enemies. To keep the peace, Vampire Misery and Were Lowe are forced into an arranged marriage. Will they fight to the death or fall in love?

by Jessica Joyce

Georgia and Eli broke up five years ago, but they’re forced to reunite as the best people at a wedding. As they work together to save their best friend’s wedding, their feelings for each other start to resurface. But in order to move forward, they must face the old fears holding them back.

by Etta Easton

Amerie lost her job and her rent just went up, and Vincent needs a girlfriend to get his mom off his back, so they find a way to help each other. She enjoys spending time with Vincent and it makes her want more than just friendship. Little do they know how complicated love and life is when faking the balance. 

by Claire Kann

Lucky finagles starring in the haunted Hennessee House docuseries, and finds more than supernatural activity when she is drawn to single dad and ghost-hunting icon Maverick. He’s concerned when Hennessee House demands Lucky’s attention, but she refuses to choose between them.

by Nisha Sharma

Veera and Deepak go from estranged friends to newlyweds after they unwittingly complete a Hindu wedding ceremony. Bound by religious tradition and a desire to see each other succeed, they agree to continue the pretense of husband and wife until their mutual attraction rekindles. 

by KT Hoffman

As the first openly trans player in Minor League Baseball, Gene loves the career he’s built on the Beavers. When Luis, his greatest rival, becomes his teammate, it quickly becomes apparent that what was once considered competitive tension between them is something else entirely.

by T.J. Alexander

Mixologist Mel is confused when bubbly Bebe introduces her to her stoic spouse Kade, and later asks Mel out on a date. Polyamory is new to Mel, but she learns a lot as she embraces new dynamics. She also embraces the possibility of Kade when they’re snowed in together. 

by Felicia Grossman

Sol can have any woman he wants, and he shouldn’t want Hannah. Their love won’t go down without a fight in this gender-swapped Snow White set in 1830s East End London in the Jewish Quarter.

by Cat Sebastian

Non-sports writer Mark Bailey is assigned to cover Eddie O’Leary, the baseball player having the worst slump anyone has ever seen. Eddie meanwhile has no idea how to be queer while famous—and is absolutely besotted with Mark in this mid-century historical romance.