Series: The Chances #10
Author: Emily E.K. Murdoch
January 1st 2026 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Wilfred Zouch, Duke of Aynor, has been in love with his best friend, Miss Irene Chance, since…well, since forever. And she has no idea.
It’s not precisely her fault Wilfred still hasn’t told her.
Besotted with the woman who only sees him as a brother, it is her actual brother who suggests to Wilfred that he should make Irene jealous.
And so he does. By pretending to court another lady.
It’s all part of a clever plan in Wilfred’s mind, but Irene finds herself absolutely mortified that her best friend—her Wilfred! —would even consider courting someone without telling her.
Feelings of anger, rage, and a strange sort of possessiveness rise and yet Irene cannot for the life of her understand why.
Until a late-night conversation and a little too much of her father’s liquor led to kisses that neither of them can ignore…or explain.
Why can’t Wilfred admit his affection for his best friend? Why does Irene keep laughing when anyone suggests that the two of them may be well suited?
And if chance would be a fine thing…what happens when the pretend courting with the other woman goes horrendously awry?
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Series: Spotlight & Stars #1
Author: Arisa May
January 2nd 2026
What do you do when the stray cat you rescued turns into a world-famous pop star?
For plant scientist Yuna Oh, this isn’t a hypothetical. Her new feline friend is actually Min-ho, the missing member of K-pop group AXIOM, and he’s been cursed. The only thing keeping him from turning back into a cat? A kiss every three days. No pressure, right?
With the curse on a timer, Yuna is whisked into Min-ho’s luxury penthouse. What starts as a magical inconvenience becomes something more. He thinks her nerdy science-talk is adorable; she thinks he’s more than just a pretty face with perfect abs.
But as their feelings for each other grow, so does the danger. The obsessed fan who cursed him wants Min-ho for herself—and if they can't find a way to break the spell, their budding romance will face a truly cat-astrophic ending. After all, it's hard to have a happily-ever-after when your boyfriend is permanently fuzzy.
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Series: The Brazen Curators #3
Author: Ramona Elmes
January 3rd 2026 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Love hadn’t been enough years ago; would it be now?
Lisbeth, the widowed Duchess of Lusby, travels to Syria to deliver an ancient map that will allow her antiquities club in London to find important artifacts. She expects to deliver them to her colleague, but instead comes face to face with the man whose heart she broke years ago. Gone is the quiet man she once loved, and in his place is a brash, famous explorer. She is unimpressed.
Thomas Easton is astounded when Lisbeth appears in the Syrian café where he is spending time with friends. He never planned to see her again after she ended their betrothal with a letter. Gone is the daring young woman he once knew, and in her place is a regal duchess. This different Lisbeth annoys him. Shocking them both, Thomas goads her into staying for one more adventure. He insists to himself it isn’t because of any lingering feelings.
As they hunt for artifacts, feelings and temptations start to grow between them. Could they have another chance at love? Perhaps, but secrets and dangers both in Syria and England have a way of derailing even the most certain happily-ever-afters.
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Series: None
Author: Lizzy Dent
January 6th 2026 by G.P. Putnam's Sons
Sparks fly when an up-and-coming team principle and her new hot-shot driver—and former childhood crush—are forced to work together to save their careers and team in this deliciously winning Formula 1 romance.
Can they navigate the twists and turns of love without crashing and burning?
As one of the first female team principles in Formula 1, Chloe Coleman is determined to prove herself and transform her failing team from underdogs to champions. Nothing can ruin her strategy—except maybe the surprising new addition of a cocky, top-tier driver who’s lost his edge. And he just so happens to be her estranged childhood crush who still sends her heart racing.
Matt Warner needs a comeback. A former champion, he hasn’t won a race since the disastrous crash that landed his best friend and teammate in the hospital. If there’s a silver lining to this scandalous demotion, it’s his fierce and familiar new boss, Chloe. But as the competition heats up, so does an unexpected spark that turns dangerously and passionately hot. With the world watching and pressures of the season mounting, will their chemistry lead them to victory, or spin them out of control?
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Series: None
Author: Kate Dramis
January 6th 2026 by St. Martin's Griffin
Once is chance. Twice is fate.
Sage Collins knows a thing or two about odds. A year ago, she was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn’t sure she’ll ever write a novel again.
But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position. That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend.
Armed with signature British charm and a smile that could tame oceans, Theo wears fame like a well-fit coat…though Sage can see there’s something deeper held in his eyes. But his fans are too involved in the drama, the pressure to deliver the next bestseller is on, and Sage and Theo both must agree there’s nothing between them. They don't have to acknowledge that saying it doesn't make it true.
When Sage decides to flee to Scotland to clear her head and write her novel, she expects to find fresh air and the stillness to think. What she doesn’t expect is Theo Sharpe to come back into her life…and how he may be her greatest miscalculation of all.
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Series: None
Author: Caroline Richardson
January 6th 2026 by W by Wattpad Books
A fish-out-of-water story about a New York City chef who inherits a ranch, discovers a family he never knew, and finds unexpected love with a fiercely loyal woman.
New York City chef Jake West had it all, but a few strokes of a pen meant no more marriage. No more restaurant. No more big city lifestyle. Then he receives a letter explaining that his long-estranged father, Brett, has died, and he needs to return to the Canadian ranch he left as a child. Jake expects to go, sign more papers, and return to the city and rebuild his future.
Instead Jake learns that Brett’s left the ranch to him—and only him. Things might have been hot in his restaurant’s kitchen, but that’s nothing compared to what he faces now: a family he didn’t know existed, and a property he doesn’t want. Tanner and Brady, his half-brothers, don’t want him around. And while his stepmother, Peony, welcomes him, there’s Liz, Peony’s daughter. She’s not a West, but her loyalties lie with the family, not an outsider.
However, as Jake settles into the rhythms of the ranch, he wonders if he’s finally found something that’s been missing in his life—especially as he and Liz grow closer. At first, it’s just attraction, but when a sudden kiss ignites a heat in both of them, they can’t ignore this raging inferno. Maybe Brett West knew what he was doing when he summoned his eldest son back home–and gave him a chance to change his life forever.
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Series: Celebrity Love in New Orleans #3
Author: Katie Talbot
January 6th 2026 by Lake Vista Press
I met billionaire Topher Brodie in the most graceful way -- by crashing my airport shuttle into his limo. He didn’t take it well. Actually, he got me fired.
The only upside? I figured I’d never see him again.
So imagine my shock when I overheard him introducing me as his girlfriend. His what now?
Turns out, Topher’s mom is sick, and to keep her life stress-free, he invented a relationship . . . with me, Kathleen Avery.
Frankly, I’m shocked that anyone believes that we’re a couple. He’s a workaholic in a thousand-dollar suit with a private plane, a yacht, and several vacation homes, and he usually dates supermodels. And me? Well, I'm not a supermodel, and my net worth couldn't cover his dry-cleaning bill.
It was only supposed to last a few weeks. Just long enough to help him out and get a warm place to crash in return. No feelings, no strings, just one absurd lie.
But the longer I play along, the harder it gets to remember what’s fake. And what’s not.
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Series: The Ashford Brothers #1
Author: Leslie North
January 8th 2026 by Relay Publishing
The Hating Game meets The Proposal—if the grumpy billionaire you had a one-night stand with ran a luxury jet empire, ghosted you like a pro, and then became your next PR nightmare at 40,000 feet.
Months ago, I had a scorching one-night stand with Harrison Winslow. CEO. Sin in a suit. Human red flag.
Also? The grumpiest man alive. Think smoldering glare, dripping sarcasm, and the emotional range of a brick wall.
He ghosted me so hard I had to check for a pulse.
Then we collide again in an airport lounge—just as he’s going viral for trash-talking Scarlett Rush, America’s sweetheart and the world’s most beloved pop star.
Now he’s public enemy number one, the fandom is out for revenge, and his private jet company is bleeding money.
And he wants to hire me to fix it.
I’m a crisis PR pro, not a billionaire wrangler. Babysitting a grumpy jet mogul with a god complex and a grudge against joy—who had me breaking all my rules, then vanished—is not in my five-year plan.
Still, the money’s obscene. The jets are private. And the job? Temporary.
I can keep it professional.
I can ignore the tension in every private jet and late-night strategy session.
I will absolutely not fall for the man who ghosted me.
…Right?
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Series: All for Love #3
Author: Wren St. Claire
January 9th 2026 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
He advertised for a wife and found his soulmate.
Renowned antiquities scholar, Deodonatus (Deo) Kinninmounth Earl of Pendrell, needs a secretary to help him with a new project, but the lonely, socially awkward, bespectacled giant, also wants a wife. He decides to advertise for a lady to fill both roles.
Miss Emily Grenfell is a closet antiquities enthusiast, heiress, and social disaster. Escaping from her draconian mother and a suitor she doesn’t want, Emily arrives a day late for the job interview and is shocked to discover she has applied for a post working for a man.
However, when the enormous, hawkish-featured man with red hair and freckles, proposes a marriage of convenience, Emily is happy to accept, rather than return to a home where she is mistreated and misunderstood.
Embarking on a project to dig up a Celtic burial site on the Duke of Troubridge’s estate, Deo and Emily discover they have more in common than a shared passion for antiquities. As desire sparks between them, Deo struggles to come to terms with physical and emotional intimacy, and Emily falls for her adorably nerdish and irresistibly attractive husband. And when Emily’s rejected suitor tries to cause trouble for the pair, Emily must learn to understand the harsh childhood that has robbed Deo of normal emotional responses and help him discover what his heart is for.
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Series: Widows of Mayfair #4
Author: Christine Donovan
January 11th 2026 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
She expected to marry one gentleman but found herself sold to another.
Lady Clarice Dawson has been in love with Samuel Radcliff for as long as she can remember. He is the second son of the Duke of Stanton, and she intends to marry him when she turns eighteen. It has always been the plan—a love match since birth, a fairytale in the making. That is, until she wakes up in a living nightmare, with her father talking nonsense, acting irrationally and cruelly, and she finds herself being sold to the highest bidder to settle her father’s debts.
Samuel Radcliff has his entire life marry Clarice Dawson, have a nursery full of children, and raise thoroughbred horses in the country. But life can be cruel. The love of his life marries someone else, and then his family dies, leaving him alone to navigate his new life as the Duke of Stanton.
Seven years pass, and Samuel Radcliff owns two thoroughbred horses that will be racing in the upcoming season. But his two closest friends worry he is neglecting his duties to the dukedom and persuade him to spend time in London searching for a wealthy bride. He agrees but desires only to return to the safety of his horses. That is, until he sees someone from his past. Clarice.
After being a widow for two years, Clarice has decided it’s time to enter the London social scene and look for a husband. To her utter shock and surprise, the first gentleman she makes eye contact with is Samuel Radcliff. She finds herself tumbling back seven years to the last time they saw each other—the day she thought their engagement would be announced—and they pick up where they left off as old feelings resurface.
But her father believes he still has control over her life, and his dislike of Samuel’s dead father fuels his revenge to see that neither Samuel nor his daughter finds happiness. Can Clarice and Samuel find their fairytale ending . . . or not?
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Series: Scandalous #5
Author: Caroline Linden
January 12th 2026 by Caroline Linden
Don’t fall in love with me…
Evangeline, Lady Courtenay, has flirted with scandal her entire life, and paid a steep price for it, with two unhappy marriages and a tarnished reputation. She’s vowed never to get entangled with another man—until a dashing explorer, just passing through London, smiles at her and sends her heart leaping. Just one night, she tells herself; that’s all she wants.
Sir Richard Campion is entranced by Evangeline the moment they meet, even before she takes him home with her for a night of pleasure, only to be gone when he wakes. When he encounters her again years later, he is just as fascinated—and elated to find that she still feels it, too. And this time, he intends to persuade her that he’s worth getting entangled with…forever.
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Series: None
Author: Isabelle Engel
January 13th 2026 by St. Martin's Griffin
Miss Congeniality meets The Bachelor in this action-packed rom-com debut about an investigative journalist who sneaks onto reality TV only to fall for the wrong guy.
Georgia Rose is not going on the hit reality dating show Love Shack to find love. She’s there to write a killer exposé on the producers, which will guarantee the journalism job of her dreams. But when Georgia’s unforgettable one-night stand from the year before, country singer Rhett Auburn, steps into the Malibu mansion as the season’s new host, all of her carefully crafted plans unravel.
Caught up in the drama of backstabbing contestants, producer blackmail, and death-defying dates, Georgia must keep her identity—and history with Rhett—a secret. Despite the lies between them, it isn’t long before Georgia and Rhett’s heated behind-the-scenes moments start to feel more genuine than the romance Georgia’s faking for the cameras. But with her assignment unfinished and the executive producer on her tail, a second chance with Rhett could be her riskiest move of all.
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Series: None
Author: A.J. Pine
January 13th 2026 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A.J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with for a one-night stand, she knows her life just got very complicated.
Craving a fresh start, Haddie Martin trades life in Chicago for a teaching gig in the quirky small town of Summertown, IL. But when she stops in a hotel to rest for the night, she locks eyes with a painfully handsome, nameless stranger who would make the perfect one-night stand. Only...she chickens out at the last minute and disappears.
Never expecting to see the man again, Haddie leaves her embarrassing exit in the rear view and drives straight to her new home. She arrives only to find out, thanks to her new landlord, that her apartment has been double rented, and of course, the other tenant is none other than Levi Rourke, the gorgeous man Haddie bailed on just the other night.
If only an apartment was the only thing they had to share... Little did Haddie know, she'd be working daily with her almost hookup on the school soccer field—him as the coach for the boys team and her for the girls. The spark they both feel might be more than passion. If Levi wasn't set to leave as soon as the school year is up, maybe…it could be love.
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Series: None
Author: Victoria Schade
January 13th 2026 by Avon
She’s chasing gold. He’s chasing forgiveness. The Winter Olympics heat up as two comeback stories collide.
Quinn Albright was America’s figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she’s back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms—no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn.
But the one distraction she didn’t train for? Bennett Martino. Once the golden boy of speed skating, Bennett’s reputation took a hit he’s still paying for. The chance to host a sporty news magazine show is the perfect redemption arc, and nothing would boost his ratings more than an inside look at Quinn’s comeback. There’s just one issue—she’s the last person who wants him around.
As this year’s Olympic Games commence, past mistakes, shared secrets, and unrelenting chemistry collide. With cameras rolling and the ice melting under their skates, Quinn and Bennett must figure out if they can rewrite their stories—or crash and burn.
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Series: Sky Ridge Hotshots #3
Author: Danielle Baker
January 13th 2026 by Macmillan
A wildland firefighter falls for his best friend’s widowed sister after she and her kids move in next door, in this flaming hot book three in the BookTok viral SKY RIDGE HOTSHOTS series.
“Don’t ever let me hear you talk about yourself like that, do you understand? You’re perfect just like this.”
Being a hotshot wildland firefighter is all I've ever known. It's my greatest passion. This job is dangerous, and after watching my parents' marriage fail because of it, I knew long ago I'd never be a relationship kinda guy. That all changes when Teddy moves in down the street. As her brother’s best friend, I’ve always been Xander to her, but secretly I’ve always wanted to be more. She’s recently widowed, with two young kids and another soon on the way. With a heart locked up like Fort Knox after losing her husband, breaking down Teddy's defenses will be damn near impossible . . .but I want to show her that I'm here to stay.
As superintendent, my duty to my crew has always been my priority. But with Teddy's heart on the line, can I give up the only life I've ever known? Or am I doomed to be honor bound and lose the only woman I've ever loved?
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Series: Behind the Scenes #1
Author: Lulu Morris
January 15th 2026 by Canelo Romance
He's acting royalty. She's a nurse at The Royal hospital. What happens when their scripted romance starts to feel too real...?
When Ellie bluffs her way into a high-end party with her best friend, the last thing she expects is to end up going home with infamous actor Alex King, because he's too drunk to remember what hotel he's staying in. But when the paparazzi catch them together the morning after, their new friendship suddenly becomes the tabloids' front page.
Alex needs a plus-one. Not only is his brother marrying his ex, but he's become the villain in the eyes of the press. With a loved-up date by his side, the public might finally see him as moving on and his new play might finally get the ticket sales it needs to not close down.
But a wedding in the Bahamas, surrounded by gorgeous celebrities, with the paparazzi lurking everywhere, is plus-sized Ellie's worst nightmare. Even as Alex's displays of affectionate become more real and less fake, will she lose a part of herself during their pact?
Fake-dating with a tropical destination wedding in the mix and a mystery to solve along the way, this book delivers page-turning high-stakes.
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Series: None
Author: Jennifer Iacopelli
January 15th 2026 by Hodder Children's Books
A high stakes YA sports romance following an elite gymnast caught between her head, her heart and the competition of a lifetime. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han.
A year ago, Audrey Lee was recovering from spine surgery, but now she's on the US gymnastics team. Just as she is off to the most important competition of her life, horrifying news rips through the team, threatening to tear them apart. Audrey is intent on advocating for her teammate who has been hurt by the person they trusted most-but not all the gymnasts are on her side.
The one bright spot is the sweet and charming Leo Adams, who also happens to be the one person she can't get close to until after the games. But the magnetic pull between them is impossible to ignore, especially when team dynamics and high expectations throw her deeper into his orbit. With incredible stakes at every turn, will Audrey's determination send her tumbling towards her podium dreams or into Leo's arms?
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Series: Big Shots #5
Author: Tessa Bailey
January 20th 2026 by Avon
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers sports romance about a baseball catcher and the burlesque club owner he can’t get out of his head.
Madden Donahue, the newest catcher for the Yankees, has been in love with Eve Mitchell since high school, but for some mysterious reason, the burlesque club owner always turns him down. That never stopped him from being her self-appointed protector. Case in point, now that Eve’s sister has left Eve with her two children indefinitely, Madden steps in with a proposition—marry him for the much needed health benefits.
Eve has secretly harbored feelings for Madden all along, but there’s one problem—her best friend Skylar called dibs on him when they were fourteen. Eve has always put their friendship above all else, and she’s not willing to risk losing Skylar over a man. Raised by the local strip club owner, Eve is woefully short on friends and treasures the ones she has. But with Skylar happily paired off, Eve finds herself accepting Madden’s proposal—on the condition that their marriage remains strictly private. She’s not about to let her unique profession and maligned reputation destroy Madden’s shiny new career.
Madden won’t let Eve get away that easily, though. What starts as a marriage of convenience soon ignites into something much hotter, and now it’s up to Madden to convince Eve that their connection is far more than a business arrangement. As the passion builds, can their fake marriage become the real deal?
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Series: Frost Lake High #2
Author: Rebecca Jenshak
January 20th 2026 by Bloom Books
From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes the next in a brand new YA romance series that follows Frost Lake High School's state champion soccer team.
Tutoring the captain of Frost Lake High's soccer team isn't on her bucket list. And neither is falling for him.
Seventeen-year-old Lacey Kerr is a lot of head cheerleader, an A+ student, vice president of student council, a loyal friend, and beloved by her classmates.
What she isn't is a fan of star soccer player Vaughn Collins.
And he knows it.
Unfortunately for him, he needs her.
With his grades on the line, he'll do anything to turn it around and keep his spot on the soccer team. Even if it means winning over his ex-girlfriend's best friend and convincing her to tutor him.
They're different. She's sunshine and he's…not. She has a bucket list of fun things to do before high school is over and he's allergic to fun.
But as they spend more time together, studying and crossing things off Lacey's list, they realize they're more alike than either of them wants to admit.
She doesn't want to fall for him, and he doesn't want to fall for anyone. They're both good at playing the game, but maybe this time it could be forever.
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Series: None
Author: Jenny Elder Moke
January 20th 2026 by Minotaur Books
Hobnobbing with Seattle's elite on a super-yacht, Juliette Winters is about to land the deal of the century—if she doesn't get arrested first. She Doesn't Have A Clue author Jenny Elder Moke returns with another riotous mystery rom-com that delights in rich people behaving badly.
Juliette Winters is used to taking care of business alone. She has no time for petty things like romance, friendships, or emotional commitments. Love is for people who believe in reality TV dating and holding hands in public. She's too busy dominating the publishing world by single-handedly saving her company from financial ruin with the book deal of the century.
Business magnate Warren Ellingham has guaranteed Juliette exclusive rights to his explosive memoir that promises to expose the secrets of his ultra-exclusive country club, Pacific Pines. But when Warren drops dead of an apparent heart attack and the memoir is stolen, Juliette suspects that someone was willing to resort to murder to keep their secrets from being exposed.
Enlisting the help of Charlie Hawkins, a doctor with a heart of gold and abs of steel, Juliette dives into the glamorous and messy world of Pacific Pines Country Club. As the investigation heats up, so does the tension between Juliette and Charlie. But Juliette can't afford any distractions because the bodies keep dropping, and Juliette is tee-d up to take the blame. If she doesn't uncover Warren's killer soon, the thing that was supposed to secure her future might just be the thing that ends it.
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Series: None
Author: Teagan Hunter
January 20th 2026 by Montlake
An obstinate ex–NHL player meets his match in a cheerfully resilient wedding planner prone to chaos in this sweet and spicy romantic comedy about game-changing second chances.
Wedding planner Odette Chambers has a knack for ruining every ceremony she touches. But her latest gig could be a curse breaker. The bride is her best friend, Izzy, and the venue is a local cidery with the Pacific Northwest mountains as a beautiful backdrop. The cidery’s only rotten apple is its owner, former NHL player Noah Stevens—Izzy’s older brother and a recently divorced, fully committed grump who doesn’t believe in happy endings.
But Noah can’t say no to his hopeful little sister. His decision sends Odette barreling into his life, and she insists on making picture-perfect renovations to his cidery. She’s demanding, irritatingly optimistic, and quite possibly the prettiest woman he’s ever seen. Noah is turning Odette’s head, too, but if she wants a wedding to finally go off without a hitch, he’s a handsome distraction she can’t afford. Right?
As Noah risks a second chance at love, Odette’s luck might change as well. For better or for worse.
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Series: The Bourbon Boys #1
Author: Victoria Wilder
January 20th 2026 by Bloom Books
In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead—or so the rumor goes. Townies call it a curse. But I’ve lived it, and I won’t survive it again.
I’m not a cop anymore, but I’ve seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my small town, is running from it. She’s lying about where she came from and what she’s doing here.
I don’t want her near my family or the quiet life I’ve made for myself. But my brothers have other plans. Now she’s everywhere–working at my distillery, living in our guest house, calling me ‘cowboy’ and skinny-dipping in my horse trough.
But it’s the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers that has me wanting things I’ve sworn to myself I’d never want again. I should push her away, forget how her lips taste, and ignore how she makes me want more out of life again.
When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. The rules don’t matter anymore. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.
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Series: None
Author: K.J. Micciche
January 20th 2026 by Cosmo Reads
In this emotionally gripping tale, two writers meet on vacation and spend a perfect week together, falling immediately, deeply in love. But when they accidentally lose contact, both fly back home to do as writers do: write about it. What could possibly go wrong?
Two years ago, romance novelist Melody Adams and aspiring author Beckett Nash had a whirlwind romance on a dream vacation to Aruba. She was with her ailing mother; he was on a personal writing retreat, trying to finish his very first novel. But their seven-day love affair unraveled when a cascade of mixed signals and disastrous timing caused them both to miss their flight home. Unable to reach each other, both concluded they were being dumped at the worst possible moment.
Then, they each wrote a book about it.
Now, two years later, Beckett has skyrocketed to fame while Melody's been labeled a copycat. Reviewers call her book a “cheap knockoff” of Beckett’s “debut masterpiece.” The only way to set the record straight is to reconnect and clear up the confusion. But Beckett is engaged to someone else, and Melody is drowning in a maelstrom of her own unresolved feelings. Reuniting with Beckett Nash is about the last thing she needs in her life right now. What's the point, anyway, since they've both moved on...right?
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Series: Oakwood Ranch #2
Author: Bella North
January 22nd 2026 by Bookouture
His football days might be over. But the game is just beginning…
Forced out of the game by a career-ending injury, Dylan Sullivan is busy drowning his sorrows in the local bar. Slumped a few stools down, Izzy Brooks knocks back another bourbon. Her grandpa is selling the horses she loves, meaning she’s out of a job—and a home.
The next morning, Dylan wakes groggily to the sound of horses’ hooves—with zero memory of the night before. Unlucky for him, there’s a tougher-than-nails, sexy-as-hell ranch hand with a scowl the size of Texas to fill him in… Last night, Dylan bought eighteen horses to fill his family’s empty ranch. Izzy’s horses.
Izzy’s future relies on Dylan becoming the rancher he never planned to be. As she puts him through his paces, competitive sparks—and something even more sizzling—fly. And stolen moments amongst the haystacks start to feel like a new beginning for both of them.
But when Dylan gets a chance to rejoin the world of football, the hope in Izzy’s heart flatlines. Will he prove every misgiving she had about him true? Or will he realize the path he never expected to walk is the one leading to the happy ending he was looking for?
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Series: None
Author: Christy McKellen
January 23rd 2026 by Boldwood Books
A revenge vacation with her hot billionaire ex-fling? Upgrade accepted ✅
Chloe Dasher has spent years saving for the honeymoon of her dreams—private hot springs, silk kimonos, and five-star room service in Kyoto. The wedding? A disaster. The groom? Gone. But she’s not giving up the trip she worked so hard for… even if she has to take it solo, with a broken heart.
What she doesn’t expect at the world's most luxurious hotel? Kit —her once-upon-a-time college fling turned maddeningly handsome, self-made billionaire—checking into the same romantic resort, also nursing a freshly broken engagement.
Neither expected a trip down memory lane with the one that got away, but old sparks ignite instantly…. So why not have a little fun and agree to enjoy a week-long holiday fling with a side order of payback on their exes! The only rule - keeping their hearts out of it. Chloe and Kit are absolutely not looking for love. Yet sometimes, the road to happily ever after starts with a no strings fling in paradise.
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Series: Forging Silver into Stars #3
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
January 27th 2026 by Bloomsbury
Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance. . .
Callyn has grown closer to Queen Lia Mara in Syhl Shallow, bonded by the secret magic they share. But their magic can stay hidden only so long, especially when a dangerous plot on the Queen's life forces Callyn to work with the man who betrayed her.
In Emberfall, Tycho and Jax are struggling to rebuild their connection after months apart, complicated when they learn of Truthbringers causing trouble at the borders. Sent to investigate together, Jax and Tycho soon discover that the rebellious faction has formed a devil's bargain with the magical scravers to destroy human magic once and for all.
When their missions bring them together, Tycho, Jax, and Callyn find themselves facing threats from all sides. With one last chance to save their magic and their kingdoms, they must work together, or lose everything.
War has erupted. Love is tested. And without sacrifice, magic could destroy everyone . . .
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Series: Tattered & Torn #1
Author: Catherine Cowles
January 27th 2026 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Be brave. Just for sixty seconds. Twenty breaths.
One night changed them both forever.
Their lives shattered, beyond repair, with jagged edges and pieces askew.
Now, Everly has a chance to make things right. To bring healing to the place where everything fell apart. But it means facing the family her father almost destroyed, and the boy with the dark eyes—now grown—who still haunts her dreams.
Just one breath away from having your life ripped out from under you.
The last thing Hayes wants is another reminder of all the ways he failed sixteen years ago. When Everly drives back into Wolf Gap, his only mission is to get her to leave. For his family’s sake, and for his own, those demons need to stay buried for good.
But everything about this woman is a surprise, from her spine of steel to the sanctuary she hopes to create with the land her mother left behind. And Hayes is powerless to stay away.
As a careful friendship sparks into something more, someone watches. And they’ll do anything to tear it all apart…
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Series: Axes & Endzones #1
Author: Sara Ney
January 27th 2026 by Montlake
A small-town yoga teacher finds something real with a linebacker posing as a lumberjack in this sharp and spicy romance from USA Today bestselling author Sara Ney.
With rugged good looks and muscles for days, Harris Bennett stops traffic no matter what he’s wearing—flannel shirt or football jersey. So when management sends him to Star Lake, Washington, for a team-building retreat, it’s no wonder a local mistakes him for a lumberjack. And Harris leans right into the misunderstanding. Because that “local” looks amazing in yoga pants.
Lucy LeBrandt is a yoga instructor with trust issues: She doesn’t have time for men. But she’s definitely drawn to the hot, goofy lumberjack who seems to know nothing about, well, lumberjacking. He’s only in town for a week. Maybe she can squeeze him in between classes…
Harris has no idea what to do with an axe, and Lucy has no idea what to do about Harris. But they both know exactly what to do when they’re alone together. Can they split the difference between them, or is their romance just one stroke away from “TIIIIIMBER!”?
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Series: The Unconventional Oliver Sisters #1
Author: Emily E.K. Murdoch
January 27th 2026 by Harlequin Historical
A grumpy/sunshine, high society Regency romance starts The Unconventional Oliver Sisters series
All’s fair in love… And matchmaking!
Proposal planner Aphrodite "Ditty" Oliver believes romance should be planned and executed to perfection. That’s what keeps her in business. In attempting another successful engagement, she instantly comes to blows with her client’s brother, dashing duke Henry Paisley! Henry believes meddling in matters of the heart is counter to a true connection. While Ditty has learned that true love only exists in fairy tales, she’ll show him that it must be engineered in real life!
Yet while they’re battling it out, they’re too busy to fight an all-consuming attraction neither saw coming…!
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Series: Royal Elite #0
Author: Rina Kent
January 27th 2026 by Bloom Books
He's no fairy tale king.
Levi
Here, little princess. I'm your king.
You have three rules. Bow. Break. Bend the knee.
Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king.
Astrid
One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die.
He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart.
He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees.
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Series: Football and Feels #1
Author: Lauren Rowe
January 27th 2026 by Kensington
When a wronged bride and an NFL quarterback find themselves sharing the same Hawaiian vacation, a no-strings, just-for-fun encounter quickly becomes unforgettable in this warm-hearted, extra spicy football romance for fans of Sarah Adams, Tessa Bailey, Monica Murphy, Kristen Callihan, and Lucy Score.
Iris Benedetto’s wedding day just went viral . . . for all the wrong reasons.
After a heated blowout with her lying, cheating fiancé at the altar, Iris storms off on a solo honeymoon—loudly announcing that she’s finally going to find out what good sex is all about. Rebranding from small-town preschool teacher to #Horny Runaway Bride was not the plan, but the insanely hot stranger who ends up double-booked in her bungalow on the island of Kauai is an opportunity even devastated Iris can’t ignore.
It’s not often NFL quarterback Roman Maguire meets someone who doesn’t recognize him. Even rarer to have that someone barge in while he’s taking a shower and quickly make him an irresistible offer. Roman is in Hawaii to secure the deal that could finally land him a Super Bowl ring—and closer proximity to his son. A sexy fling in paradise is a perfect way to spend a week with a surprise roommate . . .
Except . . . suddenly a week doesn’t seem nearly enough. And once the truth about Roman’s identity, Iris’s internet infamy, and all kinds of loyalty-testing secrets are revealed, will they both be willing to step into the real-life spotlight together?
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Series: Hunt Ranch #1
Author: Sloane Fletcher
January 29th 2026 by HQ Digital
A hundred reasons to run. A cowboy to make her stay…
Hollywood starlet Nina Keller is searching for an escape. Arriving at Hunt Ranch after a terrifying assault, she only wants one thing: to rediscover who she is.
Maverick Hunt was never a part of that plan. But with his kind heart and unwavering patience, Nina can’t help but feel safe around the strong – and undeniably handsome – cowboy. And that is worth more than he could ever know.
Enchanted by ranch life with Maverick and his young daughter, Poppy, Nina begins to imagine a future for herself in the country – in seeking an escape, she may have instead found a home.
But that dream is threatened when Nina’s past catches up with her. And when an unlikely predator strikes, she and Maverick must make a choice: to let each other go or face the world together.
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Series: Twin Crowns #5
Author: Catherine Doyle
January 29th 2026 by Electric Monkey
King Alarik Felsing.
A lone wolf.
A frozen heart …
Deep in the mountains of a snow-swept kingdom, an ancient beast is stirring. When a beautiful young wrangler arrives to try and tame it, she is not expecting to tame the beast that lives inside the king too. But sometimes, all it takes is an unexpected spark to melt even the iciest of hearts …
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Series: None
Author: Madisson Blake
January 30th 2026 by Koehler Books
It's been four years since childhood best friends Kelsi and Dylan last spoke to each other. Now, when their lives are both upended-Kelsi's by a broken engagement, and Dylan's by a near-fatal injury on deployment-they find themselves back in their small, coastal hometown in Virginia. Not knowing the other has returned, they accept positions at the local prosecutor's office and are assigned to prosecute a first-degree murder case together, forcing them to address the past.
Kelsi thought she had moved on from her childhood crush, yet, while working alongside Dylan, she can't help but feel herself falling for him all over again. Dylan isn't sure what happened four years ago that sent Kelsi running from him, but he's never been able to let her memory go. Now, he's determined to get to the bottom of it, especially when he finds out that an officer also has eyes for her.
With missing evidence and less than two months to prepare for the jury trial, the odds are stacked against them. When Kelsi begins to receive anonymous threats demanding she drop the case, she realizes the stakes for her heart-and her life-are higher than ever.
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What has caught your eye for January? Have you read any of these? Let me know :)
