Top new romance books in May 2023
Last updated:
May 31, 2023
May 2023 featuring new releases by Lucinda Riley, Becky Albertalli, Christina Lauren, Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro, Tillie Cole, L.J. Shen, Ella Maise, Sarah Adams, Damilare Kuku, Alex Mírez and many more.
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Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley
Co-authored by her son, Harry Whittaker, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt draws the Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's multimillion copy sensation, to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion.Over 35 million copies of the Seven Sisters books sold worldwide1928, ParisA boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family... -
![Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli]()
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship. Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down.She's never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends...romance · lgbtq · young-adult · contemporary · wlw · fiction · lesbian-mc · new-adult · coming-of-age · friendship -
![The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren]()
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the perfect Hollywood love story and take both of their careers to the next level—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script.Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is lost...adult · book · contemporary · female-mc · fiction · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers · humor · multi-pov · womens-fiction -
![The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro]()
The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro...romance · fantasy · myths · middle-grade · lgbtq · young-adult · fiction · urban-fantasy · mlm · action-adventure -
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![Fallen Foe by L.J. Shen]()
Fallen Foe by L.J. Shen
Christian Miller was a Ruthless Rival…can you guess who is our FALLEN...adult · audiobook · billionaire · book · contemporary · female-mc · fiction · multi-pov · new-adult · romance -
![Charlie, Love and Clichés by Ella Maise]()
Charlie, Love and Clichés by Ella Maise
Six years ago at a random diner I met a stranger and he became the-one-who-got-away, or more correctly the-one-who-didn’t-show-up.A small advice from me to you: if you haven’t dated, touched *or* kissed a guy in years and *years*…do not try to crawl away or hide from the-one-who-got-away. It’s not a good look... -
![Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams]()
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends to lovers romance begins to bloom--from the author of When in Rome and The Cheat Sheet.Annie Walker is on a quest to find her perfect match-someone who nicely compliments her happy, quiet life running her flower shop in Rome, Kentucky...adult · bodyguard · book · contemporary · fake-relationship · female-mc · fiction · friends-to-lovers · friendship · humor -
![Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku]()
Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku
A collection of short stories, structured as case-studies, and a form of love letter in solidarity with the women who have survived romantic relationships with men in Lagos….it deftly analyses the various archetypes women are likely to encounter in the dating scene in the city – from serial cheaters, to mummy’s boys, from the ‘fake it till you make it’ adherents to the ones who can’t commit...africa · western-africa · nigeria · romance · fiction · humor · contemporary · feminism · literary-fiction · anthologies -
![No puedo evitar enamorarme de ti by Alex Mírez]()
No puedo evitar enamorarme de ti by Alex Mírez
Nadie lo sabe. Solo nosotros dos. Nadie sabe de las miradas furtivas en la mesa cuando todos están distraídos. Nadie sabe de los roces intencionales cuando pasa junto a mí. Nadie sabe de esos largos chats que mantenemos durante las noches. Nadie sabe que hemos estado más cerca de lo que parece.Nadie sabe que a veces, en el armario, me susurra una que otra promesa... -
![Dangerous Innocence by Cora Reilly]()
Dangerous Innocence by Cora Reilly
Aislinn Killeen is a good catholic girl. When her sister goes missing during a trip to New Yolk, Aislinn leaves her hometown Dublin behind to search for her. She finds shelter with her uncle, a priest in the biggest Irish-catholic parish in the city-and confessor for the Irish mob. Her investigations soon lead her to the criminal underworld, and one of its major players: Lorcan Devaney... -
![The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman]()
The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman
When Selly's father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter on land while he sails to adventure in the north seas...romance · fantasy · young-adult · outlaws · fiction · high-fantasy · mystery · myths · action-adventure · epic -
![Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban]()
Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban
A juicy mystery of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with a diverse cast of delightfully suspicious characters who’ll leave you guessing with every jaw-dropping twist...romance · mystery · young-adult · contemporary · suspense · audiobook · horror · fiction · murder · crime -
![The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman]()
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman
A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an 'old maid' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.Lady Augusta Colebrook, "Gus," is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two...romance · historical-fiction · mystery · historical · fiction · industrial-era · regency · audiobook · action-adventure · crime -
![The Daydreams by Laura Hankin]()
The Daydreams by Laura Hankin
A deliciously entertaining novel about the stars of a popular teen show from the early 2000s--and the reunion special, thirteen years after their scandalous flameout, that will either be their last chance at redemption, or destroy them all for good...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · family · female-author · female-mc · fiction · friendship · humor -
![A Girl with a Tragic Ever After by Danielle Lori]()
A Girl with a Tragic Ever After by Danielle Lori
*Has an HEA*Calamity's final... -
![Fireball by Abbi Glines]()
Fireball by Abbi Glines
The truth behind the lie isn’t always a relief.Loving a man known for his wealth, arrogance, and power had been a mistake. My head had known he was dangerous but my heart hadn’t cared. When the lies began to unravel and the truth slapped me in the face, running was the only thing I knew to do. I didn’t belong in this world.His world.But you don’t run from The Family...romance · contemporary · new-adult · dark · suspense · western · family · fiction · organized-crime · alpha-mc -
![Worlds Apart by Jane Crittenden]()
Worlds Apart by Jane Crittenden
An emotional and hopeful debut that Can first love survive 18 years, 11,000 miles and a lifetime of misunderstandings? Eighteen years ago, teenage Amy fled England, pregnant and heartbroken, to start over in New Zealand with her parents. Now Chris, the love she left behind, has walked into her beloved café by the beach and thrown her life into turmoil...romance · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · womens-fiction · historical-fiction · realistic · friendship · holidays · female-mc -
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![Heir of Broken Fate by Mads Rafferty]()
Heir of Broken Fate by Mads Rafferty
One hundred and fifty years ago the Fae race vanished. Along with their magic and creatures. With the fallen Fae lands the humans were soon to follow as corruption spread throughout the realm. Heir to the throne, Delilah Covington is forced to watch her people suffer under the sinful hands of her father, the king—while she herself suffers his cruel hand... -
![The Cursed Heir by Morgan Rhodes]()
The Cursed Heir by Morgan Rhodes
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![One Moment in Time by Shari Low]()
One Moment in Time by Shari Low
Sometimes the best surprises reveal the most shocking secrets.After three decades of marriage, Brenda Jones has decided to leave her husband, just as soon as they both return from a mystery trip with their daughter Zara. But she has no idea that Zara is flying them to Las Vegas to renew their vows...romance · coming-of-age · urban · family · fiction · friendship · contemporary · female-mc · holidays · breakup -
![Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare]()
Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
Ripped from the man I’m bound to. Thrust into fresh danger. And this time I must go alone.Except the task I’m burdened with should belong to a more powerful fae—my mother. Listening to her brought me to this moment of heartache and loss. Perhaps the time has come for a new approach, no matter the consequences...romance · fantasy · fae · magic · fiction · paranormal · new-adult · female-author · secrets · drama -
![Claimed by Fate by Shannon Mayer]()
Claimed by Fate by Shannon Mayer
Coming later . .romance · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · magic · fiction · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · fated-mates · age-gap -
![Ghostly Game by Christine Feehan]()
Ghostly Game by Christine Feehan
It's fight or flight in this sultry, suspenseful GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.Gideon "Eagle" Carpenter is used to rolling with the punches life has thrown at him. It's the only thing that's kept him alive. He and his team of GhostWalkers have seen and experienced it all. He does his best to live with all the sins written on his soul...adult · book · contemporary · fiction · mystery · new-adult · paranormal · poc-mc · psychics · steamy -
![Debutante's Curse by Jessa Kane]()
Debutante's Curse by Jessa Kane
Magnolia's powerful guardian is forcing her to attend her very own debutante ball this evening—and she has no interest in dressing up and playing nice. When she tries to escape through a window, however, she hits her head and nearly dies. A mysterious woman restores her health, but it comes at a steep cost. A curse! She can never find pleasure again with one single man. Only three...romance · reverse-harem · contemporary · steamy · paranormal · age-gap · organized-crime · fantasy · billionaire · insta-love -
![Forgery by Tate James, Michelle Lancaster]()
Forgery by Tate James, Michelle Lancaster
FORGERY is book TWO of THREE in the Valenshek Legacy series. This M/F romance is set in the Shadow Grove world but can be read independently of the other Shadow Grove books. Character cameos from other series are minor and inconsequential...romance · reverse-harem · organized-crime · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · dark · new-adult · billionaire · polyamory · crime -
![Tessa Bailey Book Set 2: Chase Me/ Need Me / Make Me by Tessa Bailey]()
Tessa Bailey Book Set 2: Chase Me/ Need Me / Make Me by Tessa Bailey
The hilarious rom-com series about three NYC roommates from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, now in a single volume!This bundle includes the following Broke & Beautiful novels:CHASE ME: In need of some quick cash, out-of-work actress Roxy Cumberland signs up to deliver a singing telegram to a gorgeous, cocky lawyer... -
![The Bride Wore White by Amanda Quick]()
The Bride Wore White by Amanda Quick
A woman wakes up in a honeymoon suite dressed in a wedding gown, next to the groom. Problem is, she's not the bride and he's been murdered. Amanda Quick returns to the 1930s glamour of Burning Cove, California, where everyone has a secret they would kill to hide..adult · book · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · mystery · paranormal · psychics · romance -
![Identity by Nora Roberts]()
Identity by Nora Roberts
A new thriller about one man's ice-cold malice, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life.Former Army brat Morgan Albright has finally planted roots in a friendly neighborhood near Baltimore. Her friend and roommate Nina helps her make the mortgage payments, as does Morgan's job as a bartender... -
![When She's Wary by Ruby Dixon]()
When She's Wary by Ruby Dixon
Being stolen from Earth has taught me that there's nothing in this universe to be trusted. Not people, not promises. So I make sure that I'm prepared for the worst at all times. I fill my homestead with pit traps. I make weapons for fun. I avoid my friendly neighbors.And I never leave my house if I can help it...romance · sci-fi · aliens · paranormal · fantasy · fiction · steamy · abuse · slow-burn · friends-to-lovers -
![Untitled by Diana Gabaldon]()
Untitled by Diana Gabaldon
The rumored final book in James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser’s story...romance · fiction · fantasy · historical · historical-fiction · time-travel · sci-fi · paranormal · book · adult -
![The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray]()
The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray
The suspenseful sequel to The Murder of Mr. Wickham, which sees Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney reunited, and with another mystery to solve: the dreadful poisoning of the scoundrel Willoughby's new wife...adult · audiobook · book · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · industrial-era · killer · law-enforcement · mystery -
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![Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane]()
Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane
An unashamedly proud, loud, and hilarious novel about a small town that’s forever changed by a big gay wedding.Two grooms. One mother of a problem.Barnett Durang has a secret. No, not THAT secret. His widowed mother has long known he’s gay. The secret is Barnett is getting married. At his mother’s farm. In their small Louisiana town. She just doesn’t know it yet.It’ll be an intimate affair...romance · fiction · lgbtq · contemporary · audiobook · mlm · family · humor · small-town · literary-fiction -
![The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan]()
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan
An intimate, sharply funny novel about a couple heading toward their wedding, and the three friends who may draw them apart Meet Celine and Luke. For all intents and purposes, the happy couple. Luke (a serial cheater) and Celine (more interested in piano than domestic life) plan to marry in a year...romance · fiction · literary-fiction · contemporary · lgbtq · 21st-century · female-author · female-mc · friendship · breakup -
![Desired by Doom by Jamie Begley]()
Desired by Doom by Jamie Begley
There wasn't anything Arden wouldn't do for her family, even if it meant having to brave The Last Riders in their own clubhouse. There, she found herself thrust out of her comfort zone and seeing things that she was too shy to watch on Pay-Per-View. She needed The Last Riders' help to save her younger brother, but who was going to be the one to save her from them? One thing was for certain..romance · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · biker · angst · alpha-mc · steamy · small-town · in-uniform · slow-burn -
![A Hunt So Wicked: Cursed Royals by Britt Andrews]()
A Hunt So Wicked: Cursed Royals by Britt Andrews
Fans of Bridgerton and Game of Thrones will love this brand new dark fantasy romance.The guards arrive at my humble cottage with a ridiculous offer: Come to an exclusive and mysterious isle to compete for the hand of a royal husband.Enjoy a week of glittering balls, dancing, ostentatious wealth…and a royal hunt...romance · fantasy · paranormal · reverse-harem · dark · shapeshifters · suspense · forced-proximity · multi-pov · horror -
![The Boy who Broke the Rules by Isabelle Ronin]()
The Boy who Broke the Rules by Isabelle Ronin
Stay away from that boy.That's what they all told me, but I was never one to be obedient.The Boy who Broke the Rules. Copyright © 2015. All Rights Reserved.*He was the mysterious lonely boy who found her in a clearing and told her to stay still as he sketched a portrait of her.Entranced by his voice and intensity of his gaze, she let him draw her... -
![Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi]()
Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi
Warrior Princess.That’s what Nigeria’s father calls her. He’s raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals that connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch to their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended... -
![The Island Villa: A Novel by Sarah Morgan]()
The Island Villa: A Novel by Sarah Morgan
"The perfect summer novel—sharp, smart and so much fun!" —Viola Shipman, USA TODAY bestselling authorA messy family drama and a steamy little romance unfold under the Mediterranean sun for the perfect summer escape… Celebrated romance author Catherine Swift has topped the bestseller lists for decades, though her personal story hasn’t been quite so successful...europe · south-east-europe · greece · romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · season-summer · family · audiobook
