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Looking for a book about a crime literary podcaster who becomes involved in a murder investigation when the murderer starts copying the killings from the books she reads? Or how about the story of a nerdy guy and the crush he develops for his gym bro trainer? Welcome the new year with these swoon-worthy, heart-warming romance books releasing in January!
I’m here to make the job of finding new releases easier for you. I know sometimes it’s overwhelming searching for the perfect book for you, especially if it’s just been recently published. I’m here to help: in the list below, you’ll be able to find eight new romance books to read this January. These stories go from “marrying the burlesque owner for convenience” to “fae seductress kidnaps the empire’s hero to keep her people safe.” So, as you can see, a little bit of everything.
Last First Kiss by Julian Winters
A second-chance romance awaits you in Julian Winters’ Last First Kiss! If you’re familiar with Winters’s previous novel, I Think They Love You, you’ll be happy to find out that this new release stars Denz’s cousin, Jordan, and his best friend, Jamie. You were teased about them in the last book, and it’s finally time to get their happily ever after!
Get ready to go through the ups and downs of a second-chance love, especially one that pulls at your heartstrings so much. Jordan is focused on the family business, but when his boss assigns him to plan a wedding, he bumps into Jamie, and all those old feelings come flooding back.
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Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey
Tessa Bailey continues her Big Shots series with Catch Her If You Can, a marriage-of-convenience romance that will pull at your heartstrings.
In this new installment, you’ll get to meet Eve Mitchell, a burlesque club owner, whose sister has left her two children with her… indefinitely. Madden Donahue, who has been in love with Eve since high school, has always come to her rescue, and this time, he comes up with the perfect plan: marry him for the health benefits.
A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini
Murders, podcasts, and second chances? Get ready to absolutely adore A Killer Kind of Romance, a contemporary romance about a crime literary podcaster who finds out there’s someone committing murders in her town, and they happen to be exactly as the ones she talks about in her podcast. Alongside this, her former crush returns to town and becomes her new next-door neighbor. But he might be keeping secrets—deadly ones!
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold
Last year, I read Jacked, the first book in this series, and let me tell you, it was such a nice, funny, and wholesome story that I couldn’t stop reading. If you’re interested in reading about gym bros who fall madly in love, pick this series up now!
Pumped is the second book, and it tells the story of a nerdy guy and his new personal trainer. I’m sure it’s going to be as hilarious and adorable as the first one.
The Magic of Untamed Hearts by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Sky Flores disappeared in the woods for eight years, living as a ghost. When she returned to the living, she was shunned by the people in her small town. Messed up, right? Like her sisters, Sky has a gift of magic, and for her, that means she can talk to animals.
But talking to animals won’t resolve the issue of people thinking of her as an outcast. So, of course, she must ask her handsome neighbor for help instead.
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
Smugglers, deceit… and fake dating? The Lust Crusade gives us that and so much more. It’s already a good year when you know Jo Segura is blessing us once again with another fun and exciting adventure romance. And this time, she’s taking us all the way to Greece.
In this third novel in the Raiders of the Lost Heart series, meet Daniela and Theo, who find themselves being captured by artifact smugglers. Trying to get themselves out of this whole ordeal, they come up with a little white lie: they’re engaged!
Game Changer by Cindy Ta
Sometimes you gotta win back the one that got away, and in Game Changer, you’ll be in the front row for Maddox and Annalise’s story.
Thrust back together, Maddox and Annalise realize that the spark between them is still very much present. But nothing is that simple, especially because Annalise is committed to not falling for him again. Maddox, though? He’s ready to make her see that they’re perfect together.
Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis
For the romantasy lovers, I have for you an entertaining romance between a seductive queen and the enemy empire’s general. While this fae queen is known for the path of broken hearts she leaves behind, no one realizes she’s doing it for the safety of her people. And if this means she has to kidnap the enemy empire’s general, well, she’s going to do it!
Enchanting the Fae Queen delivers a swoon-worthy romance you won’t be able to resist.
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