Top new romance books in December 2023
Last updated:
December 31, 2023
December 2023 featuring new releases by Emily Bleeker, Evie Dunmore, Lily Gold, K.A. Tucker, Katie Bailey, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Kristen Ashley, Elle Kennedy, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Raven Kennedy and many more.
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When We Were Enemies by Emily Bleeker
Camera-shy Elise Branson is different from the other women in her matriline. Her mother is an award-winning actress. Her late grandmother, Vivian Snow, is a beloved Hollywood icon. But when Elise’s upcoming wedding coincides with a documentary being made about Vivian, Elise can’t escape the camera’s gaze. And even in death, neither can her grandmother...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · ww2 · war · audiobook · 20th-century · female-mc · violent-conflict -
![The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore]()
The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore
Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: An ailing estate, academic writer's block, a tense time for England's women's rights campaign--the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father's distractingly attractive young colleague.Deeply introverted Catriona lives for her work at Oxford and her fight for women's suffrage...romance · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · womens-fiction · feminism · poc-mc · female-mc · industrial-era · victorian -
romance · reverse-harem · fiction · polyamory · contemporary · steamy · billionaire · humor · comedy · book
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![Own Me by K.A. Tucker]()
Own Me by K.A. Tucker
Own Me is Book Five in the highly addictive forbidden romance The Wolf Hotel series.Eight months ago, I was a naive, small-town farm girl nursing a shattered heart. Then hotel billionaire Henry Wolf picked me up off the ground (literally), and my entire life changed...romance · contemporary · fiction · steamy · age-gap · billionaire · alpha-mc · found-family · workplace · marriage -
![Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey]()
Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey
‘Tis the season to get even… When Maddie Grainger’s longtime boyfriend dumps her on TV for the entire world to see, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom.Until her parents announce that they’re spending the holidays with her ex’s family… And he’ll be bringing the woman he left her for.All Maddie wants for Christmas is to stick it to her cheating ex... -
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![A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Flesh and Fire series… The final book in the Flesh and Fire Series... -
![Sharing the Miracle by Kristen Ashley]()
Sharing the Miracle by Kristen Ashley
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes a new novella in her River Rain Series...Elsa Cohen has everything she ever wanted.A challenging career. A bicoastal lifestyle.And an amazing man—the kind, loving and handsome Hale Wheeler—who adores her and has asked her to be his wife.She isn’t ready for the surprise news she’s received.And she doesn’t know how to tell Hale...romance · contemporary · audiobook · family · fiction · humor · billionaire · alpha-mc · new-adult · enemies-to-lovers -
![Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy]()
Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy
Giving up control has never been so hard…Navy SEAL Cash McCoy knows all about danger—he lives and breathes it on a daily basis. When it comes to the love of his life, though, this alpha soldier does everything in his power to keep Jen Scott happy and safe. But when the tables are turned and Jen places herself in harm’s way for her job, their relationship is put to the test... -
![My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills]()
My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills
In a sizzling romance that sparkles with wit and depth, two wounded souls meet by chance in the desert and agree to get married, and their lives will never be the same.On a normal day, Emmaline Darling isn’t a car thief. She’s just a simple girl who runs a bookstore and adores cats... -
![Gold by Raven Kennedy]()
Gold by Raven Kennedy
'Find me in another life. Find me in all of them'It all ends now... -
![Never by Jessa Hastings]()
Never by Jessa Hastings
Never…is an awfully long time.Growing up, Daphne always knew Peter Pan would come for her. The way he'd come for her mother, and her grandmother Wendy before that. The Darling girls. Their stories are all the same: the forever-young boy at their window after their thirteenth birthday, and the shimmering, magical land behind a star...romance · fantasy · retellings · young-adult · fiction · new-adult · love-triangle · season-spring · myths · contemporary -
![The Sweetest Obsession by Nicole Snow]()
The Sweetest Obsession by Nicole Snow
Falling for the best thing that never happened brings sweet mayhem in this steamy, gripping, and heartfelt small-town grumpy-sunshine standalone romance. My brother's best friend owned my heart until the day he drenched it in kerosene and burned it down.Grant flipping Faircross is so not the reason I'm coming home...romance · contemporary · suspense · drama · small-town · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · friends-to-lovers · in-uniform -
![Never Meant to Stay by Trisha Das]()
Never Meant to Stay by Trisha Das
A bighearted romantic comedy about family and finding the perfect match set against the exuberant backdrop of contemporary Delhi.Home has always been a temporary arrangement for Samara Mansingh, a wayfaring wedding photographer and the daughter of a diplomat. When her father is uprooted once again, Samara needs a place to stay in Delhi. Next stop: the Khanna family...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · audiobook · realistic · grief · poc-mc · humor · family -
![Warrior Fae Princess [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene]()
Warrior Fae Princess [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene
With Charity's fate on the line, Devon and his pack must face the perils of the Realm in search of the elusive warrior fae. With no real experience and against some of the most powerful creatures in existence, they are fighting a losing battle.Thankfully, they don't have to do it alone.Knowing what's at stake, Penny and Emery, the magical powerhouses of the mage world, will lend their aid... -
![I'll Be Home... by Tate James, Heather Long]()
I'll Be Home... by Tate James, Heather Long
They say you can never go back…‘Course, I never wanted to return. It took me years to age out. Once I made it, I took off and never turned around.Trust me, there were only three reasons I managed to survive there as long as I did and they abandoned me as soon as they were able. I’d like to say I didn’t blame them, but that would be a lie.I had zero desire to return... -
![Just a Bit Captivated by Alessandra Hazard]()
Just a Bit Captivated by Alessandra Hazard
Aiden Gates's story... -
![Where It Begins by Helena Hunting]()
Where It Begins by Helena Hunting
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Helena Hunting comes a new story in her Pucked series. The untold story of Skye and Sidney, and the origin story where Vi and Miller are teens when their parents start dating and fall in love…I accidentally grabbed the wrong drink at the coffee shop. On the upside, the hot guy it belonged to chased me down to kindly swap with me...romance · contemporary · sports · humor · family · audiobook · steamy · multi-pov · disability · older-couple -
![The Killing Ritual by Helena Hunting]()
The Killing Ritual by Helena Hunting
He’s the darkest shadow; the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. He’s the end of everything. And he’s coming for me. Just like he promised he would... -
![Ashes by Abbi Glines]()
Ashes by Abbi Glines
She had been his sole obsession. He would have done anything to have her and he did. She had been a light in his darkness. She had made him want to be more, better, different.Nothing mattered more than her.Until she betrayed him and in a moment of revenge he slept with her stepsister. That one drunken mistake lost him his soul.Oakley Watson had learned at a young age to protect her heart...romance · contemporary · dark · new-adult · organized-crime · cheating · domestic-drama · betrayal · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap -
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![Untitled by Annette Marie]()
Untitled by Annette Marie
Ten years ago, Clio and Lyre fought to protect the realms in Spell Weaver. Five years ago, Piper and Ash battled the evil of Hades in Steel & Stone.Now, the story continues in an all-new series that will bring Piper, Ash, Lyre, and Clio together for the first time...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · magic · paranormal · young-adult · shapeshifters · fiction · book -
![A Court of Honey and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare]()
A Court of Honey and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
Orphaned. Trained to fight. Raised to fear the power of Underhill. Secretly in love with a man who doesn’t want me.I’m still just Alli, aka the half-human orphan fae, but my life is looking up for the first time. It only took me my whole 24 years.But when Underhill—the ancestral home of the fae—shatters, making it impossible for any fae to enter, I’m the only one who knows who did it...paranormal · audiobook · fantasy · fiction · action-adventure · magic · epic · romance · book · adult -
![Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels]()
Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels
What could possibly go wrong fake dating the gorgeous single dad in a small town? The answer, you fall for him. It started out perfect. Grady Whitlock needed a plus one for his business meetings, and I needed a date for a wedding.We had a plan. It was a good one.Until it wasn’t.I was not supposed to have feelings for him... -
![A Treepoint Christmas by Jamie Begley]()
A Treepoint Christmas by Jamie Begley
Choosing to return to Treepoint during the Christmas season, Megan Smith knew the small town in Kentucky like the back of her hand. While the town might be full of Christmas spirit and joy to the world, none of it would be extended to her. They may consider her a “bad penny,” but Megan isn’t going to let that prevent her from staying nor fulfilling the promises she made to herself...romance · contemporary · fiction · small-town · abuse · domestic-drama · biker · suspense · book · adult -
![Cherish Me Forever by Layla Hagen]()
Cherish Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Reese Maxwell meets her happy-ever-after in Layla Hagen's latest. What starts as a pretend romance soon turns into so much more...Newly divorced Dominic Waldorf is the most coveted bachelor in Chicago. At least, that’s what he thinks. I’d describe him as more of a Neanderthal with a really nice backside.When I accidentally spill champagne on him at a charity event, he accuses me of hitting on him... -
![Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross]()
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals.Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance...romance · fantasy · young-adult · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · magic · paranormal · book · magical-realism -
![Play Maker by Carly Robins, Lance Greenfield, Piper Lawson]()
Play Maker by Carly Robins, Lance Greenfield, Piper Lawson
I chose a championship over love.When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there’s more to life than basketball.She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game.But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom...romance · sports · contemporary · drama · new-adult · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · steamy · multi-pov -
![Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey]()
Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey
From New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey comes a steamy novella full of hope and humor tracking a couple’s fake marriage for a year after the wild New Year’s Eve when they first say “I do.” Adored by all, Britta is an ambitious waitress working at Sluggers. The popular bar holds a special place in her heart and is a regular hangout for the Bridgeport Bandits, the local hockey club... -
![When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao]()
When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao
From the New York Times bestselling author Dustin Thao, We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loss, and learning to let go. After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life... -
![Something like Lust by Aiden Snow, Piper Rayne, Stella Hunter]()
Something like Lust by Aiden Snow, Piper Rayne, Stella Hunter
Do it.Don’t do it.Never in my life did I think I’d wager in my head whether to sleep with Chicago Grizzlies wide receiver, Damon Siska.He’s the perfect package—hot body, killer smile, and flirts like he earned a doctorate in it. But anyone who reads gossip blogs knows he is looking for one amazing night and nothing more.I’m not the usual type of woman he beds...romance · sports · contemporary · audiobook · family · forced-proximity · slow-burn · steamy · multi-pov · friends-to-lovers -
![Fake-ish by Winter Renshaw]()
Fake-ish by Winter Renshaw
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride—and that’s the way I like it. I may be anti-marriage, but I’m still pro-romance. Case in point? That sexy curmudgeon I met last year during my cousin’s tropical bachelorette getaway. That grump was Dorian, the groom’s old college roommate, there for the bachelor party. I couldn’t get enough of his messy brown hair and gorgeous turquoise eyes...romance · contemporary · audiobook · forced-proximity · multi-pov · billionaire · fake-relationship · family · paranormal · fiction -
![Single Girl Rules #HoHoHo by Ivy Smoak]()
Single Girl Rules #HoHoHo by Ivy Smoak
Christmas is my favorite time of year. The snow, the lights, the cookies. The warm nights curled up with a book by the fire. I love it all. But most of all, I love picking out the perfect presents for the people I care about.So I’ve prepared an amazing Christmas Eve surprise for my bestie.But the night takes a wild turn when I spot Santa on the roof. I didn’t realize Santa was so hot...romance · audiobook · reverse-harem · war · magic · organized-crime · humor · comedy · holidays · fiction -
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![The Season of Secrets by Q.B. Tyler]()
The Season of Secrets by Q.B. Tyler
“The boss is unashamedly into you." At least, that’s what my friend says.It doesn’t matter that Wes Beckham owns the company I work for or that he’s twenty years older than me or that there’s a strict “no fraternization policy” in place.She is convinced he wants me and that the office holiday party is the perfect place to let him know I’m interested...romance · contemporary · steamy · new-adult · fiction · age-gap · workplace · billionaire · boss-employee · forced-proximity -
![Among the Heather by Samantha Young]()
Among the Heather by Samantha Young
He’s a disgraced actor. She’s the daughter of Hollywood royalty. Both are hiding in the Scottish Highlands, but despite their antagonistic attraction, they can’t seem to hide from each other…North Hunter has worked hard to step out of the shadows of his orphaned upbringing into the limelight of Hollywood...romance · contemporary · suspense · mystery · family · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · small-town · forced-proximity · celebrity -
![Snowed in with Scrooge by Alexa Riley]()
Snowed in with Scrooge by Alexa Riley
Nyah and her baby sister Mina have run away from home only to find themselves in a worse situation. With their car stuck in a snowbank and the temperature dropping rapidly, Nyah’s worried that they may not make it through the night. Then when a good looking grump saves the day, she finds herself stuck with a Scrooge on Christmas...romance · contemporary · abuse · steamy · insta-love · alpha-mc · small-town · forced-proximity · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Triple Play for the Single Mom by Rebel Bloom]()
Triple Play for the Single Mom by Rebel Bloom
My plan was transfer to the college where my ex, the star quarterback, could finally be a dad.But life threw a curveball when I accidentally collided with three of his hunky teammates!Being a young single mom hasn’t been easy.My ex shirks fatherhood, and I’m a magnet for judgmental stares.But it’s all been worth it for how much I love my little boy...romance · reverse-harem · sports · contemporary · university · friends-to-lovers · humor · small-town · fiction · steamy -
![Playing with Lies by Riley Edwards]()
Playing with Lies by Riley Edwards
A no-strings kinda guy and a forever kinda woman…what could go wrong?I had a stalker and I knew just who to ask for help—Detective Dalton Neary. My own personal Prince Charming. The problem was, he turned out not to be so charming, at least not in the forever kind of way I was looking for. He was a good-time guy with a sexy smile and a goat game that should be illegal. But not the man for me... -
![Two Vows and a Viscount by Eloisa James]()
Two Vows and a Viscount by Eloisa James
Ella works as an unpaid housekeeper to her usurping uncle…until she meets her cousin’s fiancé, Lord Peregrine. A charming, witty version of Cinderella from bestselling author Eloisa JamesMiss Ella St. Trevelyon lives in the attic of her former home, her only companions a pet squirrel and a three-legged cat...romance · historical · historical-fiction · industrial-era · regency · retellings · humor · class-difference · angst · fiction -
![Two Dances and a Duke by Eloisa James]()
Two Dances and a Duke by Eloisa James
Shamed for her curves and plagued by a Mean Girl, Bea is miserable—until she triumphs over social disaster and wins the hand and heart of a duke. One of Eloisa James’s most exuberant and emotional novellas.Miss Beatrice Valentine is having a horrible first Season, shamed for her curves by Lady Regina Haywood...romance · historical · historical-fiction · industrial-era · regency · family · fiction · book · adult
![Warrior Fae Princess [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66687e7ff88bc0eb2d517101.jpg)
![A Court of Honey and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66687cb5f88bc0eb2d516617.jpg)
