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Nothing is more exciting than finding new romance books that immerse you in an addictive tale of love, spice, and self-discovery. With highly-anticipated sequels from Lucy Score and Tahereh Mafi and captivating new releases from Emily Henry and Talia Hibbert, 2023 has an exciting line-up of romance books to look forward to in the upcoming months.
For more 2023 book releases, check out these highly-anticipated fantasy books.
Read on to find your new 2023 romance book obsessions.
January Romance Books 2023
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Release Date: January 3rd
In Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute, Talia Hibbert delivers a humorous love story centered around a conspiracy-obsessed content creator and a star football player as they embark into the great outdoors to test their survival skills and maybe fall in love.
Exes and Oh’s by Amy Lea
Release Date: January 10th
Social media influencer Tara Chen may be a romance book connoisseur, but when it comes to her own love life, it looks nothing like her romance books. Despite having ten failed relationships under her belt, Tara is more determined than ever to have a second chance at love with one of her past flames.
With help from her new roommate and Boston firefighter Trevor Metcalfe, nothing will keep her from writing an ending to her own story.
A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: January 10th
Maid of Honor meets My Best Friend’s Wedding in Meghan Quinn’s utterly charming rom-com A Long Time Coming, a friends-to-lovers romance with a twist.
If not for the Secret Scrabble Society, Breaker Cane and Ophelia Fairweather may have never met in college and formed an instant friendship. Nearly a decade later, their bond is more powerful than ever–so strong that Lia recruits Breaker to be her man-in-waiting, much to her soon-to-be monster-in-law’s dismay.
There’s just one itty bitty problem.
The man-in-waiting is having an existential crisis–One that has him questioning his feelings for his soon-to-be-married BFF.
Make a Wish by Helena Hunting
Release Date: January 24th
If there is one thing Harley Spark regrets, it’s kissing the widowed father of the child she nannied for seven years ago.
When fate sends Gavin Rhodes and his precious now 9-year-old daughter back into her life, Harley has no desire to revisit that mortifying moment from her past. That is until Gavin seeks Harley out and invites her out to lunch.
To say life is about to take a surprising turn would be an understatement.
Can’t Say Goodbye by Eden Finley
Release Date: January 25th
In Can’t Say Goodbye, Eden Finley tells the story of the youngest Talon brother, Brady, and the two Navy SEALs who have his heart.
Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent
Release Date: January 26th
In this exciting new Mulan-esque mafia romance from Rina Kent, ambitious mafioso Kirill and vengeful bodyguard Sasha take on the underworld – a world of depraved minds, dark desires, and deadly games.
Lor by Lily Mayne
Release Date: January 27th
Lily Mayne returns to her imaginative world where monsters and humans fall in love. In Lor, the seventh installment to the Monstrous series, Jugs, a 20-something camp counselor unwittingly lands himself in the home of Lor’s, an otherworldly creature and leader of a fiefdom in an alternate world.
Final Offer by Lauren Asher
Release Date: January 31st
Lauren Asher returns to the world of the Dreamland Billionaires with Final Offer, the third installment to the bestselling series.
Few people know the real Callahan Kane under all the labels slapped on him by the media. One of those people happens to be Alana Castillo, his childhood best friend and the love of his life.
After breaking her heart, Callahan swore to never return to Lake Wisteria, a promise he is forced to break following his grandfather’s death. To receive his inheritance, he must return to Lake Wisteria and live in the family lake house for the summer before selling it.
There is just one tiny kink in his plans: Lana lives there and has no intention of letting Callahan walk back into her life and selling the property.
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
Release Date: January 31st
In Georgie, All Along, Kate Clayborn delivers a heartwarming romance overflowing with humor, emotion, spice, and charm.
For years, Georgie Mulcahy has worked her butt off as an executive assistant to a famous director in Los Angeles, and when her boss retires, she is left with zero job prospects or aspirations.
With nothing keeping her in L.A., Georgie returns to her hometown and unwittingly unearths an artifact from the past: her “friendfic” diary. Filled with hopes and dreams from her youth, Georgie decides it’s time to make those plans her reality, and with help from resident grouch Levi Fanning, the town’s former troublemaker turned recluse, she will do just that.
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Release Date: January 31st
Based on the true story of the Patterson family, Krystal Marquis weaves a mesmerizing tale following the lives of four bold and tenacious Black women in the early 1900s as they venture out into the world to pursue their dreams – and maybe find love along the way.
Jasper Vale by Devney Perry
Release Date: January 31st
In Jasper Vale, Devney Perry returns to The Edens with Eloise and Jasper’s story, a small town romance with a fake relationship.
Eloise Eden is more than ready to take the reins of her family’s hotel in Quincy, Montana, and she is doing everything to prove that to her parents. All it takes is one weekend in Vegas, a spontaneous marriage, and a man desperate to keep the fauxmance alive for three months to potentially derail all of her hard work.
February Romance Books 2023
Before Us by Jewel E. Ann
Release Date: February 2nd
In this highly-anticipated emotional contemporary romance from Jewel E. Ann, three broken souls find solace in one another, but only two are left to pick up the pieces of their crumbling life when tragedy strikes.
Emersyn never expected to become friends with Suzie, a dying woman whose house she cleaned, nor did she expect Suzie’s husband, Zach, to invite her to live with them after discovering her troubling living conditions.
When Suzie passes, Zach shocks Em for the second time when he offers to marry her after learning that she needs medical insurance. Falling for Zach was never supposed to happen, but fate had other plans.
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
Release Date: February 7th
Hallie Welch never expected to cross paths with the boy she fell for at fourteen again. However, fate has other plans.
When Julian Vos returns to their small Napa town, Hallie expects to reconnect with the prodigal hottie and maybe even nab that kiss she never got. To say that Hallie is shocked that the boy she remembered is long gone would be an understatement.
These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi
Release Date: February 7th
In the captivating sequel to the New York Times bestseller This Woven Kingdom, Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian throne, return to a crumbling world.
Powerless by Elsie Silver
Release Date: February 10th
The world may know Jasper Gervais as the talented hockey heartthrob, but in the eyes of his childhood best friend, he will always be the object of her unrequited love. But what happens when that love is no longer unrequited?
Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score
Release Date: February 21st
In the breathtaking sequel to the New York Times bestseller Things We Never Got Over, Lucy Score returns to the charming town of Knockemout, Virginia, and tells the story of Knox’s brother, Nash Morgan, and the striking new neighbor Lina who sees behind his brooding facade.
For the Fans by Nyla K.
Release Date: February 23rd
Kyran Harbor is a star high school quarterback on track to the NFL. The last thing he needs is a distraction, especially one that comes in the form of a six-foot-something artist who smokes too much weed and now lives in his house.
From the moment Avi Vega’s father died, it has always been him and his mom. That status changes with their move to Boston. Shacking it up with his new step-family would be painless if not for his control freak of a stepbrother.
Nothing about their new living situation is easy, and come college, nothing in the world could keep them within fifty miles of each other. Or so they thought. But even at the same college, it is practically an unwritten rule that interactions are to be kept at the bare minimum.
Then OnlyFans happens, and the rest is history.
Between the beautiful prose and unforgettable characters, you cannot go wrong with this epic love story. Prepare to fall in love with Avi and Kryan because their journey is anything short of enchanting.
The New Guy by Sarina Bowen
Release Date: February 28th
Hudson Newgate is tired of being nicknamed The New Guy. When he finds himself traded once again, he knows it is crucial to make himself an invaluable asset to the Brooklyn Bruisers if he hopes to nix a future trade. For that to happen, there cannot be any distractions, especially ones that come in the form of the team’s hot new athletic trainer and single dad, Gavin Gillis.
The New Guy is a sweet MM hockey romance from Sarina Bowen, perfect for fans of the grumpy/sunshine trope, single dads, and adorable kids.
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
Release Date: February 28th
In The Neighbor Favor, introverted bookworm Lily Greene unwittingly enlists the help of the author she connected with over a string of emails months before, a man she now knows as her hot new neighbor Nick Brown.
To say that the situation becomes a lot more complicated when Nick realizes that the girl looking to score a date with someone else is his mystery girl would be an understatement.
March Romance Books 2023
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles
Release Date: March 7th
From the author of The Magpie Lord and Thinking of England comes The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, a breathtaking regency romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton and Poldark.
Ever since the fateful day his mother passed and his father shipped him off to London to live with his neglectful uncle, Gareth Inglis has been without love and affection.
When his father dies, leaving Gareth to inherit the secluded Romney Marsh, he says goodbye to London and returns to the Marsh, a world ruled by smugglers and led by Joss Doomsday, the leader of the infamous Doomsday smuggling gang and a charismatic stranger from Gareth’s past.
Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly
Release Date: March 7th
Rattlesnakes may not have the best track record with humans, but—in the case of Alexei Lebedev and Ben Caravalho—they may as well be matchmakers orchestrating meet-cutes and jumpstarting instant connections between unassuming hikers.
Lex and Ben both venture onto the Pacific Crest Trail to heal from the scars left behind by those closest to them, and along the way, they find something so incredibly unexpected yet so utterly perfect.
And it all starts with a rattlesnake.
Right Man, Right Time by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: March 7th
From the author of A Not So Meet Cute and The Reunion comes Right Man, Right Time, a sizzling sports romance with a hot-as-sin hockey player, an age gap, and a fake dating arrangement that will set your pages on fire.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. In Oliana Owens’s case, it calls for an impromptu kiss with a random guy at the bar to show her ex how far she has moved on from him and his backstabbing arse.
There is just one thing Ollie did not expect: A panty-melting kiss with a drop-dead gorgeous professional hockey player ten years her senior who just so happens to need a hand in the fake girlfriend department.
The rules were simple, and the arrangement was perfect. Or it was until feelings entered the chat and complicated everything.
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
Release Date: March 14th
Following a less-than-perfect night together, Hallie and Jack are in complete agreement that despite not having the makings of a great love story, they could be the perfect wing-person for each other in their searches for The One.
Everything is running smoothly until a wedding changes the tides and forces them to question their arrangement.
Highest Bidder by Sara Cate
Release Date: March 24th
In The Highest Bidder, Sara Cate returns to the Salacious Club universe with Ronan Kade and the daughter of a woman he once dated. Fans of age gaps will fall head over heels for this steamy romance.
April Romance Books 2023
The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
Release Date: April 4th
In The Plus One, Mazey Eddings crafts a smart and sexy romance perfect for fans of the childhood enemies to lovers trope with a sprinkling of fake dating.
Indira is happy with her life. She has a car, the perfect job, and the perfect boyfriend. Then everything falls apart after finding said “perfect” boyfriend in a compromising position with another woman. If she never saw him again, it would be too soon. Unfortunately, the universe has other plans.
After three years of traveling the world as a doctor, Jude returns home for a wedding. The elaborative event proves to be more stressful than he thought possible, pushing him to strike up a fauxmance with his childhood enemy Indira who is also at her wit’s end with her ex and his new girlfriend.
But what starts as a fake relationship blossoms into something neither ever saw coming.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
Release Date: April 4th
Curtis Sittenfeld flips the script with Romantic Comedy, a hilarious and witty tale of Sally Milz, a jaded Emmy-winning sketch writer for a late-night comedy show, and Noah Brewster, a global pop sensation with a reputation for dating models.
When yet another of Sally Milz’s fellow talented but average-looking writers, Danny Horst, lands a glamorous actress, Sally is perplexed and, quite honestly, frustrated by the phenomenon. As an outlet for her frustrations, Sally creates the Danny Horst Rule, a skit calling attention to the occurrence while pointing out how unlikely the reverse would happen for a woman.
Enter Noah Brewster, the A-list star with a sweet spot for models, who stars as the host and musical guest on The Night Owls. Charmed by his charisma, the two instantly click and bounce ideas off each other left and right. Even though sparks are flying and their chemistry is off the charts, Sally knows nothing can come of it. After all, this is not a romantic comedy.
If This Is Love by Jewel E. Ann
Release Date: April 6th
From the author of Look the Part and The Naked Fisherman comes If This Is Love, an emotionally powerful cowboy romance with a tragic past and a forbidden future, perfect for fans of the TV series Yellowstone.
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
Release Date: April 11th
Cassie Evans thought she had her life together. Now she is unemployed and on the verge of eviction. With limited job prospects and zero desire to reopen her OnlyFans account, Cassie takes a chance and replies to an ad about a live-in nanny position. It seems like the perfect opportunity until she meets her potential employer.
Aiden Reid is the definition of a DILF and checks off every one of Cassie’s turn-ons, making her question whether to take the job. However, desperation pushes her to accept. After all, how hard can it be to put Aiden and his bedroom eyes firmly in the employer zone?
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Release Date: April 11th
First impressions can make or break future relationships. In the case of Dr. Briana Ortiz and her co-worker Dr. Jacob Maddox, it destroyed all chances of respect, let alone friendship. That is until Jacob turns the tables by writing a surprisingly thoughtful letter that alters her initial perception of the promotion-stealing pain in her butt.
Soon the two are exchanging notes, eating lunch together, and becoming more than just co-workers. Then Jacob gives her the greatest gift – a kidney for her brother – making her question whether The One has been right in front of her this entire time.
Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler
Release Date: April 11th
In Genevieve Wheeler’s debut novel Adelaide, Wheeler delivers a poignant love story about a twenty-something American living in London who meets The One by chance.
At twenty-six, Adelaide Williams is living her best life in the bustling city of London with her amazing friends and charming boyfriend. Life could not be more perfect, especially when she has the alluring Englishman Rory Hughes as a boyfriend.
From the moment Adelaide met Rory, it was a hopeless endeavor to keep herself from falling in love. Yes, he may take his time responding to her texts, and, okay, he tends to flake on their commitments, but that means nothing when Adelaide knows he is just as committed to her as she is to him.
Right?
The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur
Release Date: April 18th
In The Fiancée Farce, Alexandria Bellefleur weaves a steamy tale about Tansy Adams, a struggling bookstore owner trying to keep her business afloat, and Gemma van Dalen, a romance novel cover girl in need of a faux marriage to receive her inheritance. When the two meet, they agree to a modern-day marriage of convenience. The guidelines were clear, but as feelings blur, the arrangement blossoms into something neither ever saw coming.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Release Date: April 25th
In Emily Henry’s highly-anticipated new release Happy Place, a group of friends return to their happy place for one last hoorah but unbeknownst to all but two, the trip will be far from happy.
Harriet and Wyn’s best friends have no idea that they broke up, and they plan on keeping it that way – Even if that means rooming together and pretending to be a happy couple while on their decade-long yearly getaway at the Maine cottage.
It’s the perfect plan. Truly.
The Retreat by Zara Raheem
Release Date: April 25th
In Zara Raheem’s new release, The Retreat, Nadia Abbasi is doing everything she can to keep her marriage afloat when she finds evidence of her husband’s infidelity. Determined to find and confront the other woman, Nadia enlist the help of her estranged sister Zeba, and together, the two hunt down the woman who shattered the last vestiges of their marriage.
King of Pride by Ana Huang
Release Date: April 27th
From the bestselling author of the Twisted series comes King of Pride, a steamy billionaire romance and the sequel to King of Wrath.
May Romance Books 2023
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
Release Date: May 2nd
From the author of When in Rome and The Cheat Sheet comes Practice Makes Perfect, a sweet and sexy small town romance sprinkled with chemistry, spice, and everything nice.
Annie Walker is ready to find The One, but the pickings are slim in her small town of Rome, Kentucky. With zero prospects and a less-than-stellar reputation among her past dates, Annie is close to throwing in the towel when a sexy, tattooed bodyguard makes his way to town.
Will Griffin is back in Rome to offer security for Amelia Rose, the soon-to-be bride to Noah Walker, Annie’s brother. He has no plans to tie himself to the quaint town, which means keeping his distance from any possible attachments, specifically Annie Walker.
Those plans go out the window when Will is enlisted to help Annie find Mr. Right. Between steamy “practice” sessions and combustible chemistry-infused educational dates, their friendship slowly evolves into something neither ever could have foreseen.
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Release Date: May 2nd
Fern Brookbanks had dreams that did not include running her mother’s resort, working with her ex, and remaining hung up on the artist she shared an undeniable connection with one day in her early twenties.
Now at thirty-two, Fern is drowning and desperately needs a lifeline. To her shock, that lifeline comes in the not-so-familiar shape of the artist from her past: Will Baxter.
Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
Release Date: May 2nd
In Ander & Santi Were Here, Jonny Garza Villa delivers a poignant romantic tale about a nonbinary Mexican American teen prepping for life as a muralist as they fall for the shy hottie working at their family’s taqueria.
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Release Date: May 16th
Things heat up when esteemed romance novelist Felicity “Fizzy” Chen and successful documentary filmmaker Connor Prince team up to weave the quintessential Hollywood love story and skyrocket their careers from the New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners.
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee
Release Date: May 16th
Dylan Tang wants one thing – to win the coveted Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake-making competition – and nothing will get in his way. Not even the disarmingly handsome Theo Somers, the dashing, wealthy customer who distracts Dylan as none have before.
Dazzled by his charm, Dylan unwittingly finds himself falling head over heels, but when Theo convinces him to be his fake date for a wedding in the Hamptons, he realizes how much their worlds differ. And Dylan has no room to deal with the problems of the elite, not with the mooncake competition on the horizon.
Mrs. Nash’s Ashes by Sarah Adler
Release Date: May 23rd
In Mrs. Nash’s Ashes, hopeless romantic Millicent Watts-Cohen embarks on a journey with pessimistic writer Hollis Hollenbeck to bring the ashes of her elderly best friend, Mrs. Nash, to her final resting place with her one true love.
Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman
Release Date: May 30th
Before Kathleen Rosenberg became just another ordinary gal living in America, she was Katee Rose, the chart-topping pop sensation with a slew of sold-out concerts and an insanely famous boyfriend that graced the walls of many lovestruck CrushZone fans.
However, when the pressures of fame became too much, she fell into the arms of a different member of CrushZone: Cal Kirby. What may have been the single hottest night of their lives became the turning point for Katee’s fall from stardom.
Now Kathleen is perfectly content with a life of mediocrity until Cal re-enters her life with an offer she can’t refuse – a starring role in a Broadway show. Despite their rocky history and mutual distaste for each other, the two take the plunge and push their differences aside.
But there is a reason the two fell into bed once, and that attraction is still there, sizzling below the surface, just waiting for the perfect moment to bubble over.
June Romance Books 2023
Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey
Release Date: June 6th
Natalie Vos needs a husband if she hopes to access her trust fund to finance her new business venture, and August Cates needs a loan to keep his recently-inherited vineyard from going bankrupt. It would be the perfect recipe for a marriage of convenience if not for their mutual feelings of hatred. But you know what they say: There is a thin line between love and hate.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Release Date: June 13th
From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain comes Love, Theoretically, an academia-infused romance centered around Elsie Hannway, a theoretical physicist and professor, and Jack Smith, the arrogant and unfairly attractive older brother of her favorite client.
Will They Or Won’t They by Ava Wilder
Release Date: June 27th
Onscreen, Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy are hopelessly in love. Offscreen, that could not be farther from the truth. Ever since their brief fling ended in flames, Lilah and Shane had kept their relationship strictly professional until Lilah left the show to try her shot at movie stardom.
When her film career falls to the wayside, Lilah returns to the show for the highly-anticipated final season. All she has to do is remain professional and pretend Shane is the love of her life when the cameras are rolling—and only when the cameras are rolling.
July Romance Books 2023
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Release Date: July 11th
From the bestselling author of The Bodyguard and Happiness for Beginners comes Hello Stranger, a heartwarming romance that will become an instant favorite of 2023.
Struggling artist Sadie Montogmery is struggling to see faces following a surgical operation that left her with a rare condition that, according to the doctors, should be temporary. If not for her fourteen-year-old dog, Peanut, she would be in an even worse headspace. When an emergency brings her to the vet, she meets and scores a date with the sweet veterinarian Dr. Addison.
There is just one problem: Her obnoxious neighbor Joe.
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
Release Date: July 11th
In Mortal Follies, Maelys Mitchelmore, a cursed noblewoman, must join forces with Lady Georgianna Landrake, the “Duke of Annadale” and a rumored witch, to find a way to disable the curse that is slowly tearing apart her reputation, piece by torturous piece.
One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
Release Date: July 11th
In One Summer in Savannah, a thought-provoking debut from Terah Shelton Harris, two complex individuals learn the power of forgiveness and the courage it takes to step out of the darkness in this story of family, love, loss, redemption, and self-discovery.
The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy
Release Date: July 18th
Since the divorce that split her family and transplanted her to Boston, Cassie Soul has not stepped foot in the beachside town of Avalon Bay. Filled with nostalgia, memories, and her grandmother’s soon-to-be-sold boardwalk hotel, Cassie jets off to the quaint seaside town to celebrate her twenty-first birthday and snag a summer fling.
Enter Avalon Bay’s resident golden boy and player extraordinaire, Tate Bartlett. When Tate sets eyes on the gorgeous college student, he knows she is not the type of girl you mess around with, pushing him to turn her down when she asks for a fling. However, the two become fast friends, and as the days pass, sparks fly, forcing Tate to question whether he made the right decision.
August Romance Books 2023
The Art of Scandal by Regina Black
Release Date: August 1st
On the night of her mayoral husband’s fortieth, Rachel Abbott learns of his infidelity after a wayward text finds its way onto her phone screen.
With their marriage on the fast track to divorce, Rachel and Matt strike a deal to ensure their separation does not leave their lives in disarray. All Rachel has to do is pretend to be the perfect doting wife during his campaign, and in return, she will leave with a million dollars and their luxurious house in the D.C. suburbs.
It would have been simple if not for Nathan Vasquez, the irresistible twenty-six-year-old artist who will undoubtedly send scandal running her way.
God of Ruin by Rina Kent
Release Date: August 10th
Bestselling author Rina Kent returns to her Legacy of Gods series with God of Ruin, a dark college romance overflowing with chemistry, danger, and romance.
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
Release Date: August 22nd
In the enchanting sequel to the Gothic romantic fantasy Belladonna, Signa and Death return to face an entity that is hellbent on ripping them apart and spreading chaos in its wake.
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Release Date: August 29th
Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne return in the highly-awaited spin-off to Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ bestselling series The Inheritance Games.
Once the heir to the Hawthorne empire, Grayson Hawthorne was taught to put family first, and despite the games that left him and his family disinherited, he has never forgotten those lessons. So when he hears that his half-sisters are in trouble, he does what he does best: Deal with the problem and bury those who get in his way.
Jameson Hawthorne never says no to an adrenaline high, especially one that takes him into the heart of London’s underground society to infiltrate an exclusive gambling ring to win an impossible game with dangerous stakes and deadly consequences.
With help from their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather’s fortunes, Grayson and Jameson will do whatever it takes to come out on top in this deadly game of mystery, danger, and intrigue.
September Romance Books 2023
A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee
Release Date: September 5th
Elisheva Cohen is starting fresh in New York with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with legendary photographer Wyatt Cole. Ely is more than ready to jump into her new life, and what better way to celebrate than a night out at a club and a panty-melting one-night stand?
There is just a tiny problem: Wyatt Cole. In other words, her one-night stand.
To say things are about to get interesting would be an understatement.
Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
Release Date: September 5th
Lucian Rollins is on a mission to erase the stain his father left behind on their family name, starting with building an invulnerable empire. But not everything is completely impervious to outside forces, least of all Lucian when faced with a sassy small-town librarian.
Sloane Walton is not Lucian’s biggest fan, but their chemistry is a pesky complication that refuses to vanish. One unforgettable one-night stand later, the two can no longer deny their connection. Everything is going perfectly until questions about their future arise.
October Romance Books 2023
10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall
Release Date: October 17th
From the author of Boyfriend Material comes 10 Things That Never Happened, a contemporary romance with a bed and bath manager faking amnesia to keep his job, an employer looking to sack his mistaken hire, and an unexpected connection that becomes impossible to ignore. This is Sam Becker and Jonathan Forest’s story and you do not want to miss it.
Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake
Release Date: October 24th
Iris Kelly might be perfectly content with her string of one-night stands and hook-ups, but her family and friends are not. Despite their desire to see her in a committed relationship, Iris is adamant about keeping her life free of commitments. Then Stevie enters the picture.
All it takes to derail her plans is a nightmare-inducing one-night-stand, an impromptu reunion with said one-night-stand at an audition for a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, and a fake relationship request.
Romance Book Releases 2023
Every Breath After by Jessie Walker
Release Date: Unknown
Jessie Walker returns to Shiloh in the highly-anticipated installment to her Lost Boys series in Every Breath After. Knowing Walker, Jeremy and Mason’s story will leave readers utterly wrecked and desperate for more. If you have yet to read Where There’s A Will, I recommend opening up that emotionally powerful duet before delving into this future masterpiece.