Top new romance books in September 2023
Last updated:
September 30, 2023
September 2023 featuring new releases by Nathan Hill, Sara Goodman Confino, Becca Freeman, Beth O'Leary, Melinda Leigh, Mary Kay Andrews, Tomi Adeyemi, J.D. Robb, Susan Ericksen, Cassandra Clare, Lang Leav and many more.
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Wellness by Nathan Hill
The New York Times best-selling author of The Nix is back with a poignant and witty novel about marriage, the often baffling pursuit of health and happiness, and the stories that bind us together. From the gritty '90s Chicago art scene to a suburbia of detox diets and home-renovation hysteria, Wellness reimagines the love story with a healthy dose of insight, irony, and heart...north-america · usa · illinois · urban · romance · fiction · literary-fiction · contemporary · audiobook · historical-fiction -
![Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino]()
Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino
In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She’s Up to No Good . When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi’s son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her off to her great-aunt Ada for the summer...north-america · usa · new-jersey · urban · pennsylvania · romance · historical-fiction · fiction · womens-fiction · humor -
![The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman]()
The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman
From bookfluencer and host of the BAD ON PAPER podcast, a riotous holiday rom-com about four friends in NYC who hold onto their unconventional Christmas tradition even when their paths diverge—but the changes they fear might be exactly what they need…Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college...romance · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · lgbtq · womens-fiction · season-winter · found-family · friendship · friends-to-lovers -
![The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary]()
The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary
Two hotel receptionists—and arch-rivals—find a collection of old wedding rings and compete to return them to their owners, discovering their own love story along the way.It’s the busiest season of the year, and Forest Manor Hotel is quite literally falling apart...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · female-mc · humor · holidays · book -
![Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh]()
Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh
Sheriff Bree Taggert and those she loves become the target of a family’s deadly revenge in a chilling novel of suspense by #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.After Sheriff Bree Taggert’s takedown of cold-blooded murderer Travis Ekin, his family vows revenge. Travis’s mother and brothers are every bit as violent, and Bree is in their crosshairs...new-york-state · romance · mystery · fiction · suspense · audiobook · crime · contemporary · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
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![Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews]()
Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews
From Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Homewreckers and The Santa Suit, comes a novella celebrating love and the warm, glittering charm of the holiday season...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · audiobook · season-winter · family · mystery · friendship · holidays -
![Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi]()
Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi
New allies rise. The Blood Moon nears. Zélie faces her final enemy. The king who hunts her heart. When Zelie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zélie never expected to find herself locked in a cage and trapped on a foreign ship...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · action-adventure · poc-mc · poc-author · paranormal -
![Payback in Death by J.D. Robb, Susan Ericksen]()
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb, Susan Ericksen
13 hours, 54 minutes A retired colleague's suspicious death puts Lt. Eve Dallas on the case in Payback in Death, the electrifying new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb.Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain...urban · new-york-state · romance · mystery · fiction · crime · futuristic · audiobook · suspense · sci-fi -
![Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare]()
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
Sword Catcher is the first book in a high fantasy series. It's the tale of a young man raised to be the body double for an unworthy prince, a young woman destined to change the world, and a host of other characters: criminals, princes, magicians, and warriors...action-adventure · book · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · new-adult · paranormal · young-adult · fantasy -
![Others Were Emeralds by Lang Leav]()
Others Were Emeralds by Lang Leav
This debut adult novel combines her poetical lyricism and emotional acumen to create an enthralling coming of age narrative set against the backdrop of anti-Asian sentiment sweeping Australia in the late 90’s. A stirring portrayal of guilt, loss, and memory, Others Were Emeralds explores the inherent danger of allowing our misconceptions to shape our reality... -
![The House Beyond the Dunes by Mary Burton]()
The House Beyond the Dunes by Mary Burton
A tragic accident or something more sinister? A woman’s buried memories put her life at risk in a novel of shattering psychological suspense by New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton.Lane McCord wakes up in a hospital having survived a near-fatal fall at a North Carolina beach cottage. Her boyfriend, Kyle, wasn’t so lucky. A senseless tragedy on their first romantic getaway...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · crime · psychological · unreliable-narrator · small-town -
![Unique by Aleksandra Negrońska]()
Unique by Aleksandra Negrońska
Czwarty tom bestsellerowej serii autorki „Students"!Nieoczekiwane wyjście z więzienia Taylora Williamsa sprawia, że Zayden zaczyna obawiać się o bliskich. Martwi się, że jego ojciec będzie próbował zemścić się na nim i Rosannie za to, że przed rokiem doprowadzili do jego aresztowania.Rosie wspiera chłopaka, mimo że sama ma podobne obawy, które szybko okazują się słuszne...romance · young-adult · audiobook · new-adult · contemporary · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · fiction · book -
![Mr. Big Shot by R.S. Grey]()
Mr. Big Shot by R.S. Grey
Biting banter, fake relationships, and illicit workplace rendezvous—anything goes in this romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author R.S. Grey.While most little girls grow up idolizing Ariel or Belle, I was banging a plastic gavel and pretending to be Judge Judy. I spent my summers divorcing Barbie and Ken and splitting their Dreamhouse assets...romance · contemporary · fiction · new-adult · womens-fiction · humor · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap · workplace · slow-burn -
![The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan, Dara Rosenberg]()
The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan, Dara Rosenberg
12 hours"The Book Club Hotel is a gift...the perfect escape-and-find-yourself novel."—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling authorThis Christmas, USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan returns with another heartfelt exploration of change, the power of books to heal, and the enduring strength of female friendship...romance · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · womens-fiction · season-winter · friendship · family · cozy · holidays -
![A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker]()
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker
Romy and Zander fight to save the kingdom of Islor as its enemies close in... but will their love be strong enough to survive? The third book in the 'Fate & Flame' series, a captivating fantasy romance... -
![Morning in This Broken World by Katrina Kittle]()
Morning in This Broken World by Katrina Kittle
From the bestselling author of The Kindness of Strangers comes a poignant and life-affirming novel about our connections to the past, and the promise for the future during the least promising of times.Grieving but feisty widow Vivian Laurent is at a late-in-life crossroads. The man she loved is gone. Their only daughter is estranged and missing...romance · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · coming-of-age · womens-fiction · literary-fiction · family · realistic · epidemy -
![A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss]()
A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss
Three bickering half sisters.One unique antiques shop.The coziest holiday season of their lives.Wildly different half sisters Maggie, Simone, and Star have hardly seen one another since their sprightly summers at Rowan Thorp, their eccentric father Augustus’s home. Known for his bustling approach to the knick-knack shop he ran, Augustus was loved by all and known by none, not even his daughters...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · season-winter · audiobook · humor · holidays · book · adult -
![Fall Into You by J.T. Geissinger]()
Fall Into You by J.T. Geissinger
Ruthless. Arrogant. Ice cold.Everyone warned me that the head of McCord Media was a nightmare to work for. I knew it going in, but I needed the job, and I figured I could keep my head down and stay under Cole McCord’s radar.I figured wrong.Because a month before I started as his assistant, Mr. Ruthless and I spent one scorching hot night together exploring our dirtiest fantasies in bed... -
![Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin, Marissa Stapley]()
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin, Marissa Stapley
A multi-faith holiday rom com about the delightful havoc that occurs when Christmas, Eid, and Hanukkah all fall at the same time, and two strangers-turned-friends are snowbound in the charming town of Snow Falls along with the cast and crew of a holiday romance movie, nosy family members, and their lifelong crushes.Three times the holiday magic. Three times the chaos...romance · contemporary · fiction · womens-fiction · poc-mc · new-adult · holidays · humor · book · adult -
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![Aloha: An Anthology for Maui by Diana Peterfreund, Skye Warren, Eric R. Asher, Tara Brown]()
Aloha: An Anthology for Maui by Diana Peterfreund, Skye Warren, Eric R. Asher, Tara Brown
ALOHA is a charity romance collection of swoon-worthy, never-before-seen short stories from over FIFTY of your favorite bestselling authors, all with a twist of Hawaii. All royalties from the collection will be donated to Maui Food Banks and the Maui Fire Relief Fund to help support the survivors of the devastating fires...romance · anthologies · contemporary · steamy · reverse-harem · suspense · sports · new-adult · mystery · humor -
![Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian―royalty who feed on mortal pleasure... -
![Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score]()
Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything.Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. On a quest to erase his father’s mark on the family name, he spends every waking minute pulling strings and building an indestructible empire. The more money and power he amasses, the safer he is from threats...contemporary · fiction · womens-fiction · small-town · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · audiobook · young-adult · humor · book -
![Fighting the Pull by Kristen Ashley]()
Fighting the Pull by Kristen Ashley
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain Series, Fighting the Pull .Hale Wheeler inherited billions from his father. He’s decided to take those resources and change the world for the better. He’s married to his mission, so he doesn’t have time for love.There’s more lurking behind this decision...romance · contemporary · family · audiobook · drama · steamy · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · billionaire · stalking -
![The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester]()
The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester
Three generations. One chance to prove themselves. Can the women of the Bricard fashion dynasty finally rewrite their history? French countryside, Present Blythe Bricard is the daughter of famous fashion muses but that doesn't mean she wants to be one. She turned her back on that world, and her dreams, years ago...europe · western-central-europe · france · urban · new-york-state · romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · mystery -
![The Ex Boyfriend Game by Ilsa Madden-Mills]()
The Ex Boyfriend Game by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Une campus romance new adult signée Ilsa Madden-Mills, l'auteure à succès distinguée par le Wall Street Journal. Toucher le fond ou toucher le gros lot... Je ne suis pas la jolie pom-pom girl. Ni la reine de la sociabilité. Ni même riche. En revanche, je connais très bien Eric Hansen, capitaine de l'équipe de hockey... -
![Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot]()
Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot
A witchy rom-com from New York Times bestseller Meg Cabot about a plus size witch who must team up with a handsome stranger to help protect her village from an otherworldly force—but will she be able to protect her heart?It’s Magic When You Meet Your Match In her teenage years, lovelorn Jessica Gold cast a spell that went disastrously wrong, and brought her all the wrong kind of attention—as...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · paranormal · fiction · contemporary · magic · womens-fiction · audiobook · season-autumn -
![When She's Shy by Ruby Dixon]()
When She's Shy by Ruby Dixon
I am a bashful, dorky human woman -- your average refugee on Risda III.Haina is tall, blue, and magnificent. She is effortlessly confident, and her laugh is contagious. I might hide behind the candle section at the store in Risda's port just to get a weekly glimpse at her when she makes her vendor runs.I might be in love with her from afar. Someday I'll get the courage to talk to her. Someday... -
![One Bossy Disaster by Nicole Snow]()
One Bossy Disaster by Nicole Snow
A wild twist of fate throws together two total opposites in this steamy and hysterical grumpy sunshine romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow.Trust me, I'm not falling for a human porcupine.I don't do older men with baggage a mile long.Billionaires? Nope, I'm Miss Independence, thank you very much... -
![No Place to Hide by Harper Ashley, Wren Hawthorne]()
No Place to Hide by Harper Ashley, Wren Hawthorne
BlairAll I wanted was one night .A simple night of fun with my friends at the carnival.I didn’t know I’d spend it learning things I never knew about myself.Every twist and turn of our game brings us deeper into our desires.But what’s a little pain if it’s mixed with unimaginable pleasure?JacksonAll I wanted was one night .A simple night of peace doing my job...romance · dark · horror · contemporary · steamy · new-adult · multi-pov · friends-to-lovers · insta-love · fiction -
![On the Defense by Stephen Dexter, Piper Rayne, Stefanie Kay]()
On the Defense by Stephen Dexter, Piper Rayne, Stefanie Kay
Miles Cavanaugh is moving into “The Den”—a notorious four-flat apartment complex in Chicago with two of his new teammates from the Chicago Grizzlies.The Den is known for the number of women who come and go, but as the three bachelors start their new season, they get their first inkling that things are starting to change...romance · sports · contemporary · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · drama · humor · fiction · book · adult -
![Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene]()
Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene
The eighth book in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling series.It has all come down to this. The battle to save Kingsley’s pack, and Austin’s place of birth, is upon them. They have their team, they have their supplies, and they have a very nerve-wracking secret weapon that Edgar devised.They aren’t even close to ready.If they lose this battle, every shifter in the world will be in jeopardy...romance · fantasy · paranormal · urban-fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · vampires · supernatural · audiobook · mythical-creatures -
![Natural Dual-Mage [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene, Terence Aselford, Renee Dorian, Gabriel Michael]()
Natural Dual-Mage [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene, Terence Aselford, Renee Dorian, Gabriel Michael
The seat-gripping conclusion to the battle against the Mages' Guild!One thing has become perfectly clear: The Mages’ Guild won’t stop coming for me until I am either under their control, or dead.So rather than wait to be cornered…I’m going to take the fight to them.But Emery and I can’t do it alone.We have to assemble enough power in the magical world to rip the Guild off of their high horse... -
![Best Frenemies by Max Monroe]()
Best Frenemies by Max Monroe
Going tit for tat with the man you hate is all fun and games until things get literal…and the jerk sees you naked. My beach getaway was only supposed to include three relaxation, wine, and fun in the sun.Mack Houston, on the other hand, should have never—ever—been involved.In no uncertain terms, he’s the bane of my existence.The thorn in my side.The sexy Mr...romance · contemporary · audiobook · humor · journey · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · workplace · grumpy-sunshine -
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![Ryan and Avery by David Levithan]()
Ryan and Avery by David Levithan
From the New York Times bestselling author of EVERY DAY, this is a queer love story for the ages--told over the course of a couple's first ten dates.When a blue-haired boy (Ryan) meets a pink-haired boy (Avery) at a dance--a queer prom--both feel an inexplicable but powerful connection...romance · young-adult · lgbtq · fiction · contemporary · trans-mc · audiobook · realistic · mlm · lgbtqia-hate -
![Smokin' Hot by Abbi Glines]()
Smokin' Hot by Abbi Glines
The mafia south of the Mason Dixon line is ruled by possessive, controlling, dangerous, alphas. Except for one. Saxon Houston has grown up the best friend of the mafia boss’s youngest son. He knew one day he’d have to play a role in the life his father and grandfather are a part of...romance · contemporary · new-adult · crime · fiction · organized-crime · angst · biker · small-town · revenge -
![Manhattan State of Mind by Rosa Lucas]()
Manhattan State of Mind by Rosa Lucas
I wake up in the hospital with no memory of the past year. The last thing I remember? JP Wolfe, my brooding billionaire boss, threatening to fire me in front of the entire tech team. But now, as I return to work, fumbling with amnesia, something’s changed. Wolfe’s intense gaze lingers on me, making my heart race and my cheeks flush...romance · contemporary · amnesia · billionaire · workplace · boss-employee · multi-pov · forced-proximity · age-gap · betrayal -
![Playing the Witch Card by K.J. Dell'Antonia]()
Playing the Witch Card by K.J. Dell'Antonia
Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic in the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters, the story of one woman’s Halloween homecoming to the town where she swore off magic, and where she must reclaim it in order to create the life she desires and protect everyone she loves from an unexpected threat.She gave up on magic. But magic didn't give up on her.Two exes...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · magic · fiction · supernatural · audiobook · womens-fiction · season-autumn · contemporary -
![I Wish I Would've Told You by Whitney G.]()
I Wish I Would've Told You by Whitney G.
WARNING: DO NOT READ THE BLURB FOR THIS BOOK. It’s better if you go in BLIND, trust me…But if you *have* to know what you're getting yourself into, you can read the synopsis below.She lied to me.Not once, not twice.This entire time.To her, I was the "cliche Mr. Popular," the star quarterback who owned Friday nights.To me, she was the goth geek in the bleachers, playing clarinet in the band...romance · high-school · university · contemporary · new-adult · sports · cheating · domestic-drama · love-triangle · angst -
![Dead on Target by M.C. Beaton, R.W. Green]()
Dead on Target by M.C. Beaton, R.W. Green
Beloved New York Times bestseller M.C. Beaton's cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin—the star of her own hit T.V. series—is back on the case again in Dead on Target.A visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in the woods—with an arrow in his chest and his trousers round his ankles... -
![Best Enemies Forever by Olivia Hayle]()
Best Enemies Forever by Olivia Hayle
Marrying the man I hate is bad enough. But falling for him? That'll be the death of me.Gabriel Thompson and I are like oil and water. Our New York families control two of the nation's largest companies and the business rivalry is decades old. We've carried the torch ourselves since childhood. But then we bump into each other after a conference in Vegas...
![Natural Dual-Mage [Dramatized Adaptation] by K.F. Breene, Terence Aselford, Renee Dorian, Gabriel Michael](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66687d7ef88bc0eb2d516c86.jpg)
