Latest Romance Book Releases – 02-07-2023

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!!! And what a release day it is! New books by Gena Showalter, Jojo Moyes, J.D. Robb, Tessa Bailey and more!! I’m still working on today’s list over the next few hours, so keep checking back as this list will grow. 😀

P.S. Almost 70 new books on today’s list and I’m loving the blurb jolts!!!

BLURB JOLTS —> Someone Else’s Shoes (Jojo Moyes’s latest!! She’s getting divorced but wanting to continue her lavish lifestyle, and a struggling woman at her gym accidentally takes her bag!), Secretly Yours (Tessa Bailey’s latest!! She’s crushed on him forever, but now their personalities are clashing BIG time!) Encore in Death (J.D Robb’s latest!! Famous star dies during a toast… but it wasn’t meant for him?) The Bite (she escapes her abusive relationship, and finally feels safe hiding out in Alaska… and then she gets bitten…)

Don’t forget to check out:

• Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 02-06-2023 <— yesterday’s!!
• Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 02-03-2023 <— amazing list of goodies!

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• Unbreak My Heart (Fostering Love Book 1) by Nicole Jacquelyn <— SUPER-BARGAIN MUST READ ASAP!!! UNREQUITED LOVE!! Holy moly this one blew my mind, and many of us went nuts for it (and were infuriated by HIM!!!). Also… has been the answer to a few of our reader questions.

Kathy: …read it in one day. You go through so many different emotions in this book. I loved it!!

Ashley: I read Unbreak My Heart because it kept popping up on the blog and OH BOY that was amazing.

Robyn: …my favorite angsty, mean jerk book Unbreak My Heart. …OMG! You so need to read Unbreak My Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn. The H and h aren’t married in the first half of the book, but he is married to her best friend. She has loved the H all her life and he is sooooo mean to her even though the h helps take care of his 4 kids with her BF while he deploys. EEEEEK! I totally love this book!!

Carla: My favorite book this year was Unbreak my heart by Nicole Jacquelyn. I don’t know, I guess I just love an urequited love story,I crave them like crazy! lol It’s actually a shame that we don’t get a lot of good books about this…

• The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann <— SUPER-BARGAIN & I JUST ONE-CLICKED IT!!

R. Renee: I just finished The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann and loved it.

Lynn: I discovered Jennifer Hartmann last year when I read The Wrong Heart and loved her writing and storytelling so much that i dived straight into Still beating. She is very talented and her books have all the feels …If you want to experience feels and epic love stories then these two books are a must read! This is a new author to me and I am so in love with her flawless writing and storytelling.

Mary Ann: this is a good book. Same as Lynn I just recently discovered Jennifer Hartmann’s books and she is an awesome writer. I find myself needing to prepare for all the feels before I start reading her books.

Branden: I just one clicked…. I’m reading something else now but this one sounds heavy so wish me luck!

• Shades of Love: A Limited Edition Boxset of Black, Multicultural, and Interracial Contemporary Romances (PRIDE Anthologies) <— SUPER-BARGAIN BOOK BUNDLE!! “...Discover a range of sweet and steamy seduction featuring alpha men, small towns, men in uniform, musicians, billionaires, bosses, sports stars, best friends to lovers, romantic suspense, surrogate romance, Black, multicultural, and interracial heroes, and much more. Fall in love with all shades under the sun in this limited edition boxset of contemporary romances brought to you by eighteen award-winning, USA Today bestselling, and hot new authors!...”
• Second Chances DO Happen Boxed Set; Clean and Wholesome Women’s Romance Novels by Pat Adeff <— SUPER-BARGAIN BOOK BUNDLE!!
• Brutal Reign: The Complete Series by Sasha Leone <— COMPLETE SERIES BUNDLE!!!
• Imperfect Date: A Romantic Comedy Collection <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! TONS OF AUTHORS IN THIS ONE!! “...These matchmaking authors have sent cupid on a mission. Imperfect dates go awry and bring together some unlikely pairs. From blind dates and insta-love to second chance and brother’s best friend, rivals and the boss to fairy tale spoofs… something to tickle everyone’s funny bone…“

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:

1. Sate the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity Book 20) by Alexandra Ivy <— TWO OUTCASTS ON A RESCUE MISSION! “…Sofie is shunned and feared for her ability to control others’ minds. She didn’t ask for that gift, and she certainly doesn’t want to use those powers to control this gorgeous, sensual demon. Too bad a request from the Anasso isn’t up for debate. To rescue the gargoyle, she and Ryshi have to work closely together, and Sofie is compelled to lower her defenses around him in every way…”
2. Radiant Sin: A Darkly Hot Modern Retelling of Apollo and Cassandra (Dark Olympus Book 4) by Katee Robert
3. Axegate Walk by Katie MacAlister <— RECLUSIVE VAMPIRE & THE WOMAN THAT CAN HEAR COLORS!! “...Tatiana Romanoff might sell haunted dolls, but she doesn’t believe in the paranormal…until she realizes the town council has cursed her romantic endeavours. So when the mysterious and incredibly handsome Finch strolls into her life, she is determined to keep him at arm’s length lest he be blighted by her curse…“
4. Filthy Rich Vampires: Three Queens by Geneva Lee
5. Feline Like A Suspect: A Crystal Beach Paranormal Cozy Mystery – Book 3 (Crystal Beach Magic Mystery) by Karen McSpade
6. The Phantom: A Paranormal Novel (Rise of the Warlords Book 3) by Gena Showalter <— SHE WANTS TO KILL HIM!! “…Blythe the Undoing is a decorated harpy warrior determined to annihilate Roux, the invader who killed her beloved consort. Nothing will stop her. Even if she must trap herself for eternity by sneaking into the brutal realm and taking the crown, pitting herself against the merciless male she’s sworn to despise...”
7. Stakes, Cakes and Mandrakes (Three Tomes Bookshop Book 3) by Colleen Gleason
8. Stone Cold: A Paranormal Gargoyle Romance (Monster Prey Mates Book 1) by HB Jacks
9. Orc’s Pride (Orc Warriors of Protheka Book 12) by Celeste King
10. Not Your Ex’s Hexes (Supernatural Singles Book 2) by April Asher <— THE WITCH & THE HALF-DEMON VETERINARIAN!! “...Rose Maxwell trained to become the next Prima on the Supernatural Council. Now that she’s stepped down, it’s time for this witch to focus on herself. And not think about her impulsive one-night stand with Damian Adams, a half-Demon Veterinarian who she can’t get out of her head...”
11. Wolf Takes the Lead (Billionaire Wolf Book 4) by Terry Spear
12. Obsessed with the Alien Fae (Balazar Alien Mates) by Eden Ember
13. Vampires in Paradise (Wings in the Night Book 17) by Maggie Shayne
14. Ashes and Amulets: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel (Midlife Magic in Memoriam Book 3) by Keira Blackwood
15. The Bite by Z. W. Taylor <— OOOOOH BLURB JOLT!!! SHE ESCAPES HER ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP & HEADS TO ALASKA!! “…When Charlotte escapes her abusive relationship, she flees in the middle of the night with nothing but the cash in her pocket, and the paper map leading her north to Alaska. She sheds her old self along the way—dying her hair, scrubbing off her fake California tan, pawning all the jewelry her ex, Nate, bought her over the years. None of it was worth anything if she couldn’t stay alive. Alone in the Alaskan forest, Charlotte feels safe at last. Even if she’s lost. Even if she’s only got a burner phone that lost its last bar miles ago, and even if she missed her turn and can’t find the cabin she was promised by a friend. Tucked into a sleeping bag in the backseat of “Ted”—her ancient 4-Runner—she’s finally living life on her own terms. But that feeling is short-lived. In the middle of the woods, Charlotte’s attacked, brutally, and unforgivingly—and a lone wolf bites her leg. And it’s a bite that will change her life forever…”
16. Bonded by Thorns (Beasts of the Briar Book 1) by Elizabeth Helen <— FAE FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I’ll do anything to save him… Even trade my freedom for his. I had no idea I’d end up imprisoned by four sexy fae who turn into beasts at night. I have to win my freedom, and that means making a bargain with them. They must find their mates in order to break the curse. If I can help them do that, they’ll set me free…”

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. Encore in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb <— J.D. ROBB’S LATEST!! CELEBRITY COUPLE & HE DIES DURING A TOAST!! “…he wasn’t the kind of star who made enemies. Everyone loved him—even his ex-wife. And since the champagne cocktail that killed him was originally intended for Eliza, it’s possible she was the real target, with a recently fired assistant, a bitter rival, and an obsessed fan in the picture. With so many attendees, staff, and servers, Eve has her work cut out determining who committed murder in the middle of the crowd—and what was their motivation…”
2. Bitter Play (False Start Book 3) by Alison Rhymes
3. Wild Ever After: A Marriage of Convenience Sports Romance (Wildcat Hockey Book 3) by Rebecca Jenshak
4. To Mend a Broken Wing (Rossingley Book 4) by Fearne Hill <— M/M ROMANCE!!
5. Someone Else’s Shoes: A Novel by Jojo Moyes <— JOJO MOYES ALERT! WHOOOPS! SHE PICKED UP SOMEONE ELSE’S GYM BAG!! “…That’s because Sam Kemp – in the bleakest point of her life – has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag–she’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself...”
6. Ava (Becoming His Baby Girl Book 2) by Kate Oliver
7. Crazy Hearts (Tease Book 2) by Lisa Helen Gray
8. Saving His Forever by LeAnn Ashers
9. Secretly Yours: A Novel by Tessa Bailey <— TESSA BAILEY ALERT! SHE’S HAD A CRUSH ON HIM FOREVER!! “…Hallie Welch fell hard for Julian Vos at fourteen, after they almost kissed in the dark vineyards of his family’s winery. Now the prodigal hottie has returned to Napa Valley and when Hallie is hired to revamp the gardens on the Vos estate, she wonders if she’ll finally get that smooch. But the grumpy professor isn’t the teenager she remembers and their polar opposite personalities clash spectacularly…”
10. Mr. Nanny (The Nannies Book 10) by Sam Crescent
11. More Than Meets the Eye (Kendra Michaels) by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
12. Rocked Bayou (Badges of the Bayou): a bodyguard, curvy girl, age gap, small town rom com by Erin Nicholas
13. Dirty Truths (Boys of Bellerose Book 2) by Jaymin Eve and Tate James <— REVERSE HAREM ALERT!! HE SAVES HER AFTER A BEATING… “...an Angel saved me. His kind of salvation wasn’t the freedom I’d been hoping for, though. Two months later I’m his prisoner in the gilded cage of his home. His pregnant mistress. Angelo Ricci–my Angel–holds my life in his hands. He’s both protecting me, and condemning me, and if his father ever discovers our secret deal then death will be a blessing…”
14. Finding Ashlyn (SEAL Team Hawaii Book 6) by Susan Stoker
15. Rule Number Five: A College Hockey Romance by J. Wilder
16. A Devious Secret: A Regency Romance (Gentlemen of London Book 6) by Laura Beers
17. Bound (Highest Bidder Book 5) by Lauren Landish and Willow Winters <— CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE!! “...A monthly auction. A high price bid. A woman I was never supposed to fall in love with. I taught her what submission is and she loved it more than I could ever imagine. It was perfect… like we were made for each other. One tragic night tore her from me and there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it. For years, I’ve waited. I thought I could have her again. I thought the past wouldn’t catch up to us… I couldn’t have been more wrong...”
18. Of Mist and Mirrors by Rebecca Connolly
19. When Justice Rides (A Buckhorn, Montana Novel Book 6) by B.J. Daniels
20. Seeking Justice: A Christian Romantic Suspense (Finnegan First Responders Book 2) by Laura Scott
21. Twisted (Never After Series) by Emily McIntire <— DARK ROMANCE STANDALONE!! HER DAD WANTS HER TO MARRY… “…when her beloved father falls ill, she’s determined to make his final days his happiest. His last wish? To see her married to a man of his choosing. Except Yasmin’s heart already belongs to someone else. A servant. A street rat. A man her father would never consider worthy. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Yasmin strikes a desperate deal with her father’s right-hand man, Julian, not realizing he has his own twisted agenda...”
22. The Right Move (Windy City Series Book 2) by Liz Tomforde
23. Mr. Nanny (The Nannies Book 10) by Sam Crescent
24. Magnus (Shadow Recon Book 1) by Dale Mayer
25. The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams by M.J. Rose <— ROMANCE THRILLER!! “…A captivating tale of two passionate women separated by decades but united by a shared vision. One, the famous jeweler Suzanne Belperron, fighting to protect her company and rescue the man she loves. The other, a young auctioneer whose exceptional gifts reveal a secret that endangers her very life…”
26. A Life Worth Living by Monica McCallan <— F/F ROMANCE!!
27. Don’t Let Me Break by Kelsie Rae
28. Their Duchess (Theirs Book 2) by Jess Michaels
29. Just My Type by Falon Ballard
30. The Sound of Light: A Novel by Sarah Sundin <— WARTIME HISTORICAL!! “…Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research–her life’s dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement’s legendary Havmand–the merman–and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide. When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence...”
31. House Above the Bookshop (A Rockport Secret Book 3) by Sage Parker
32. Matchmaking the Duchess and the Commander (Billionaire Protection Romances Book 2) by Cami Checketts
33. Raging Barons MC – Book Eight – Target by J.E Daelman
34. How To One-Night Stand (The How To Series Book 1) by Mallory Black <— OOOPS! SHE EMAILS HER BOSS! “…every man I meet just wants to hook up. After another date who’s more interested in a side piece than a steady girlfriend, I’m done hoping for white lace and promises. I’m going to find the perfect guy to teach me how to hit it and quit it. It’s a great idea…until I accidentally email my proposition to the sexiest manwhore I know. My boss…”
35. Cold Light of Day (Missing in Alaska Book #1) by Elizabeth Goddard
36. I’m Not Charlotte Lucas by Kasey Stockton
37. Domencio DeLuca: Savage Bloodline by Sonja B.
38. A Billionaire’s Bet: A Second Chance Age Gap Romance by Olivia Cruise
39. This Is How It Started by Stacy Finz <— GRIEVING AFTER LOSS!! “…Trying to move on without Josh feels impossible, and it’s tempting for Rachel to cocoon in the dark with the reminders of the life they should have shared. But her quirky, sometimes exasperating family won’t let that happen. And as Rachel is nudged back into the sunlight, she uncovers a trove of surprising secrets—and an opportunity to save a family legacy—and maybe save herself in the process . . . But it will mean forging an unexpected alliance with her late father’s unpopular young “trophy wife.”…”
40. The Rake’s Runaway Bride: Those Regency Remingtons, Book Five by Jennifer Monroe
41. Curvy Cheeky Charmer by Eve London
42. Trapped by the Mountain Man: A Best Friends to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine Romance Story (Rough and Rugged. Book 1) by C.H. James
43. One Month of You: A Novel by Suzanne Ewart <— SHE’S INHERITED HER MOTHER’S DISEASE & HE ASKS FOR JUST ONE MONTH WITH HER!! “...Jess has inherited Huntington’s disease from the mother that she cares for. And while witnessing her own future play out, Jess has learnt to keep everyone and everything at arm’s length. But Alec is determined to break down those barriers. When she finally tells him why they have no future, he proposes a different option—just one month together...”
44. What’s Not Lost: A Novel by Valerie Taylor
45. Hot Blood (The Braided Crop Ranch Book 4) by AE Lister
46. Newcomer (Dads of Stillwater Book 1) by Ana Ashley
47. For Twice In My Life by Annette Christie <— HE BROKE UP WITH HER OUT OF THE BLUE BUT NOW HE DOESN’T REMEMBER HE DID… “...Layla gets a call from the local hospital. Ian’s had a biking accident. He’s okay, but he needs someone—his someone—to get him home safely. As it becomes clear Ian doesn’t remember he ended things, it also becomes clear that the accident has given him a new outlook on life . . . and Layla a second chance to get things right. That is, until Ian’s younger brother comes to town...”
48. Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay: A perfect feel-good romance by Maggie Christensen
49. Her Alaskan Valentine’s Day Matchmaker (The Alaskan Matchmaker Series Book 1) 
50. Fall of a King (Casbury Prep Book 2) by A.L. Maruga
51. Not the Plan by Gia De Cadenet <— POLITICAL ROMANCE!!! “...After nearly a decade of experience in state politics, Isadora Maris is damn good at her job. Aggressive lobbyists and stonewalling senators are no match for her diplomacy and her unflappable commitment to her principles. If all goes according to her meticulous plan, she’ll soon be managing her boss’s successful campaign for U.S. representative and finally land her dream role: congressional aide in Washington, D.C., where she can really make a difference. But Isadora’s cool professionalism is knocked off-kilter when she meets Karim Sarda. Karim is gorgeous and brilliant and seems to share many of her ideals. So why is he working for the California senate’s most detestable scumbag?…”

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1. Someone Else’s Shoes: A Novel by Jojo Moyes
2. The Phantom: A Paranormal Novel (Rise of the Warlords Book 3) by Gena Showalter
3. Sate the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity Book 20) by Alexandra Ivy
4. Encore in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb
5. Secretly Yours: A Novel by Tessa Bailey
6. More Than Meets the Eye (Kendra Michaels) by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
7. Finding Ashlyn (SEAL Team Hawaii Book 6) by Susan Stoker
8. Twisted (Never After Series) by Emily McIntire
9. Magnus (Shadow Recon Book 1) by Dale Mayer
10. Wild Ever After: A Marriage of Convenience Sports Romance (Wildcat Hockey Book 3) by Rebecca Jenshak
11. When Justice Rides (A Buckhorn, Montana Novel Book 6) by B.J. Daniels
12. One Month of You: A Novel by Suzanne Ewart
13. The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams by M.J. Rose
14. The Sound of Light: A Novel by Sarah Sundin
15. Just My Type by Falon Ballard
16. Cold Light of Day (Missing in Alaska Book #1) by Elizabeth Goddard
17. I’m Not Charlotte Lucas by Kasey Stockton
18. Not the Plan by Gia De Cadenet
19. For Twice In My Life by Annette Christie

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

1. Fumbled Past by Lauren Runow – February 9, 2023
2. Dear Mr. Fairbanks (Those Very Bad Fairbanks Book 8) by Alyssa Clarke – February 9, 2023
3. Down with Love (Laws of Attraction) by Kate Meader – February 9, 2023
4. Vicious Bonds (The Tether Series Book 1) by Shanora Williams – February 9, 2023
5. She Saw Me: First Series by Melody Anne – February 10, 2023
6. Sapphire (The Bratva Jewels Book 1) by JA Low – February 10, 2023
7. Princess of Hawthorne Prep: A Dark, Enemies-to-Lovers High School Bully Romanceby Jennifer Sucevic | Feb 10, 2023
8. Surprised By Her (Mainely Books Club Book 4) by Chelsea M. Cameron – February 14, 2023
9. The Sweet Spot : Tanlines by Rochelle Allison | Feb 14, 2023
10. A Romp with a Rogue: Regency Romance (Lords of Temptation Book 2) by Tammy Andresen – February 14, 2023
11. The Rising (Unlawful Men Book 4) by Jodi Ellen Malpas – February 14, 2023
12. Black Hellebore: Wraith Kings Book 3.1 by Grace Draven – February 14, 2023
13. The Devine Doughnut Shop by Carolyn Brown – February 14, 2023
14. Made For You (Made For Series 2) by Natasha Madison – February 14, 2023
15. Love, Pucks, and Other Stories (Rush Hockey Book 4) by Elise Faber – February 14, 2023
16. Dissolution by Rachel Van Dyken – February 20, 2023

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