As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to cozy up with a pile of HOT romance books for fall that will make your heart flutter.
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Here is the ultimate list of new release for September 2023 romance books for fall that are guaranteed to make your reading extra special. So grab a pumpkin spice latte, wrap yourself in a warm blanket, and let’s embark on a delightful journey through love, passion, and happily-ever-afters!
By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have an impressive lineup of books to devour during the fall season.
HOTTEST Romance Books For This Fall:
1. Fall of Ruin and Wrath By Jennifer L. Armentrout
A Dark Fantasy
Expected release: September 12, 2023
Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure that combines the best of fantasy, suspense, and heart-pounding romance. This is one epic journey you won’t want to miss!
“Attempting to capture … me was a bad choice to … make.” His voice was so soft yet so cold, it sent a chill of dread down my spine. “But striking her?” My blood-tinged lips parted as the Lord lifted the mortal off the floor, unperturbed as Weber beat at the arm holding him up. “That was a fatal mistake,” the Hyhborn snarled.
2. A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
Young Adult Dark Fantasy
Expected Release: September 19, 2023
“Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales. She’s had no choice. Since childhood, she’s been haunted by visions of the Fairy King. She’s found solace only in the pages of Angharad – author Emrys Myrddin’s beloved epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, and then destroys him.
Effy’s tattered, dog-eared copy is all that’s keeping her afloat through her stifling first term at Llyr’s prestigious architecture college. So when Myrddin’s family announces a contest to design the late author’s house, Effy feels certain this is her destiny.”
3. A Queen of Thieves & Chaos (Fate and Flame Book 3) by K.A. Tucker
Fantasy Romance
Expected Release: September 5, 2023
“Romy and Zander fight to save the kingdom of Islor as its enemies close in… but will their love be strong enough to survive?”
4. Heart of the Shadow King (Bride of the Shadow King Book 3) by Sylvia Mercedes
Dark Fantasy
Expected Release: September 1, 2023
“A King desperate to save his bride. A Queen discovering the dark potential of her power.”
Prepare to be enthralled by the awe-inspiring magnitude of the stakes at hand. Uncover the most profound revelations that will leave you breathless. Brace yourself for the culmination of this extraordinary journey – it’s the grand finale you’ve long yearned for!
5. The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin
Vampire Romance
Expected Release: September 26, 2023
“Six months have passed since Célie took her sacred vows and joined the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first huntswoman. With her fiancé Jean Luc as captain, she is determined to find her foothold in her new role and help protect Belterra. But whispers from her past still haunt her, and a new evil is rising – one that Célie herself must vanquish, unless she falls prey to the darkness.”
6. Embers & Effigies: Fairytales with a Twist by Mila Sin
Fairytale Fantasy
Expected Release: September 8, 2023
No blurb out yet.
7. A Gargoyle’s Delight: A Monster Romance (Monster’s Duet Book 1) by Naomi Lucas and Mel Braxton
Paranormal/Monster Romance
Expected Release: September 1, 2023
“For centuries I have suffered. Solidified and silenced, all because I failed to destroy what I was created for. Except now, after so long… “
8. Broken Fate (To Be Claimed Saga Book 4) by Willow Winters
Werewolf Romance
Expected Release: September 12, 2023
“One glance at sweet, gorgeous Lena has my fists clenched and my wolf snarling…she’s mine, even if she bears the enemy’s claiming mark.”
“This standalone novel contains a growly alpha werewolf that’s just as hot as he is protective. Guaranteed happily ever after.”
9. Werewolf’s Princess (Big City Lycans Book 5) by Eve Langlais
Vampire and Werewolf Romance
Expected Release: September 12, 2023
“Vampires and werewolves don’t date, but Brock doesn’t care. He’s done everything he can to ignore Arianna. She’s arrogant. Gorgeous. Bossy. Intelligent. Add in a deadly side and he’s smitten. Even a warning from Lord Augustus, the ruler of Vampires – and her father – can’t quell his hunger for her.”
10. Things We Left Behind (Knockemout Book 3) by Lucy Score
Enemies-to-Lovers
Expected Release: September 5, 2023
“There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything.”
“When bickering accidentally turns to foreplay, these two find themselves not quite regretting their steamy one-night stand. Once those flames are fanned, it seems impossible to put them out again. But with Slone ready to start a family and Lucian refusion to even consider the idea of marriage and kids, these enemies-to-lovers are stuck at an impasse.”
11. Destiny of Ashes: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance (Supernaturals of Castle Academy Book 3) by Tessa Hale
Expected Release: September 6, 2023
“Attacked. Manipulated. Taken. But I never expected betrayal like this.
It will take everything I have to make it back to my mates. My wolf. My caster. My demon. My dragons. The other parts of my soul.”
12. Fall Into You (Morally Gray Book 2) by J.T. Geissinger
Billionaire Romance
Expected September 28, 2023
Ruthless. Arrogant. Ice cold.
Everyone warned me that the CFO of McCord Media was a nightmare to work for. I knew it going in, but I figured I could keep my head down and stay under Cole McCord’s radar.
13. Rock God (Rock Harder Book 2) by Kat Mizera
Rock n’ Roll Romance
Expected Release: September 19, 2023
“They call me The Rock God. As lead singer of the multi-platinum selling rock band Onyx Knight, I have a life most people can’t even dream of…until it all becomes a nightmare.”
“When the truth comes out, it could be another death spiral for the band…one I’m not sure we can come back from.”
14. Boneyard Tides (Aphotic Waters Book 1) by Amo Jones
Gothic Romance
Picture this…you’re sitting by the ocean, sipping your favorite cocktail. The sun is setting over your skin, and the sound of waves crashing against the sand offers the perfect background music for the mellow reggae tunes that play through the salty air. Life is good. You have a best friend who seems to be a better friend to you than he is a boyfriend to his girl, your mom is calling your phone to ask what time you’ll be home for dinner, and your current “plaything” is too busy flirting with another girl in a desperate attempt to see if you care. Pathetic. But you don’t care because the sand is between your toes, your surfboard is freshly waxed, and you are one hundred percent sure that your life is perfect. It was all perfect, right?
Except Hades Hollow would never be perfect. This was a town built on old stories that were planted, grew, and eventually rotted here. It was a vicious cycle of rebirth. The stories would never die…not at least until the real one had been told.
15. Fate Awakened: Vegas Wolf Pack Series Book Two by Amanda Nichole
Fantasy Romance
Expected Release: September 1, 2023
“Deception, ransom, and a search for the truth drive these two warring wolf packs to the brink. Nothing like a little blackmail between packs to settle old scores. Can Bri fight her way out of the darkness? Will she accept the trughs that lay deep within her? Or will Cain’s duplicity force her to reject this path and forge a new future?”
16. Something Like Hate (Chicago Grizzlies Book 1) by Piper Rayne
Sports Romance and enemies-to-lovers
Expected Release: September 26, 2023
I love him.
I loathe him.
It’s like plucking daisy petals in my head, but he’ll never know.
When Miles Cavanaugh, the best safety in the league, was traded to the Chicago Grizzlies football team last year, I could finally breathe. Temptation was miles away.
How naïve to think it would end there because when the opportunity to write for a national magazine based in Chicago lands in my lap months later, I can’t turn it down. Sure, it’s a big city, but the sexual energy feels like a beacon between us the minute my plane lands.
17. Gula: A Monster Romance (Shades of Sin Book 3) by Colette Rhodes
College and Paranormal
Expected Release Date: September 30, 2023
Selene cares about three things in life:
- Her prestigious position as Lieutenant of the Guard that very few of the elite at Court feel she deserves.
- Her beloved sister and niece, humiliating reminders of her humble origins.
- Her penchant for rare and expensive dining—a status symbol and marker of the success she’s attained.
Austin only cares about one thing in life:
- Music.
Except Austin’s rockstar dreams never came true, and the bottom of the bottle isn’t giving him the answers he’s searching for.
18. Pretty Vengeful Queen (Ruthless Hearts Book 3) by Callie Rose
College Romance
Expected Release Date: September 28, 2023
They hurt me. They fought for me. They claimed my heart.
And now it’s my turn to fight for them.
I never meant to fall for the three men who were once my enemies. There was a time when I would’ve happily danced on their graves, but now I’ll sacrifice myself to the devil himself if it keeps them alive.
But I even if I have to marry Austin McKenna, I won’t let him win this war.
Because there’s more at stake now than just survival. I’m fighting for a life I never knew I wanted. I’m fighting for the men who’ve woven themselves into the fabric of my heart.
19. Build With Me (Fellside Mountain Rescue Book 6) by Dani Elias
Romantic Comedy
Expected Release: September 15, 2023
“Immerse yourself in this captivating addition to the Fellside Mountain Rescue series, where resilience, determination, and the transformative power of lover converge. “Build with Me” will leave you breathless and believing in the extraordinary possibilities that await when we dare to follow our hearts”
20. A Touch of Poison (Shadows of the Tenebris Court Book 2) by Clare Sager
Dark Fantasy
Expected Release: September 28, 2023
Full of betrayal, bargains, and broken hearts, A Touch of Poison is the spellbinding second book in Shadows of the Tenebris Court, a searing romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
21. Battle Lines (Bay Ridge Royals Book 1) by Heather Long
Billionaire/Suspense Romance
Expected Release: September 19, 2023
Violence chose me a long time ago…
Survival isn’t everything. I’ve fought to protect my family. I’ve bled for them, killed for them, and gone to jail for them. There is no fight I will not take on for them…
I’ve been waging this war since I was seven years old. The only thing that’s changed is the battlefield itself.
For Mayhem, I’ll trade in the grime of the streets for the illusions of her shimmering world. Only all that glitter is hiding a well of sin and corruption that leaves blood in its wake. This isn’t my world, but I won’t be defeated by it.
22. Mafia Toy (Syndicate of Sin) by Emilia Rose
College/Suspense Romance
Expected Released: September 18, 2023
“One million dollars in exchange for a year. A year of being the mafia boss and his wife’s dirty little secret. Three hundred and sixty five days of private jets, Italian coasts, lofty skyrises , and doing everything that I’m told. I wanted to say no to Laila and Constantino Buratti, but their offer was too sweet to pass.”
23. Ruthless Salvation: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Byrne Brothers Book 3) by Jill Ramsower
Mafia Romance
Expected Release: September 6, 2023
“Ruthless Salvation is the third book in the Byrne Brothers series. Each book in the series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone with a happily ever after, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.”
*There are trigger warnings listed with this one. Be sure to read the list prior to reading.
24. Shame on Me Book 2 of Dark Double Duet by Stephanie Hurst and Aurelia Knight
Suspense Romance
Expected Release: September 30, 2023
Tristan
“I told Ivy I loved her, and she rejected me, again. She’s going to pay for that mistake. She won’t see the light of day until she begs my forgiveness.”
Render
“It’s taken twenty-one years, but my brother has finally lost his mind.”
25. Pack (Wolves of Winter Creek Book 2) by Sarah Spade
Paranormal Romance
Expected Release: September 8, 2023
“One upon a time…again. Since my arrival in Winter Creek, I’ve learned that witches exist, that monsters lurk in the woods, that a small town can be cursed, and wolf shifters aren’t just real – I’ve been taken in by a pack of them.”
26. Wed to the Lich by Layla Fae
Part of: Arranged Monster Mates (12 books)
Paranormal Romance
Expected Release: September 13, 2023
“Every living thing is repelled by my corpse-like body… but not my wife. Liches are almost gone, only a handful of us left. I must marry to keep my race from extinction, yet how? No living female will ever stoop so low as to marry a lich. People fear us. They say we are the harbingers of death, bad luck, rot and decomposition”
“The Temple, a matchmakting service for monsters, shifters, and aliens, is open for service. Arranged Monster Mates is a series of novellas written by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance authors: Eden Ember, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde. Each of these steamy stories has it all: a possessive male. a heroine ready to sacrifice herself to the beast, plenty of spice and a happily ever after to curl your toes!
27. A Court Beyond the Mists: A Fae Fantasy Romance (Beyond the Mists Book 1) by L.J. Swallow
Fairytale Fantasy
Expected Release: September 6, 2023
“A Crown of Silver and Shadow is the second book in a Fae fantasy romance with a morally gray hero and a sheltered heroine who comes into her power. Part Rapunzel retelling, this series is perfect for fans of banter and tension leading to steamy scenes, set in a unique fantasy world of human and Fae courts. The first book, A Court Beyond The Mists must be read first.“
28. Rage of Her Ravens (Court of Fae and Firelight Book 3) by Tara West
Dark Romantic Fantasy
Expected September 24, 2023
“She seeks solace. They want vengeance. How can she save the world while consumed by the fire? My life has become a shell of the one I once knew after losing my other half, my dear twin sister. Before she was killed in a bear attack, I made her two promises, to rise her twin daughters as if they were my own and to protect them with my life. Until now, I’ve kept those promises.”
29. Wed to the Lionman by Cara Wylde
Part of: Arranged Monster Mates (12 books)
Paranormal Romance
Expected Release: September 6, 2023
“The female I’d thought was my mate ran off with someone else in the middle of the night. Now I’m the mock of the pride, the lionman who couldn’t rein in his lioness. I don’t care what they say. I don’t want to control my female, I want her to be with me because I’m her world, like she is mine.”
“But one
The Temple, a matchmaking service for monsters, shifters, and aliens, is open for service. Arranged Monster Mates is a series of novellas written by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance authors: Eden Ember, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde Each of these steamy stories has it all: A possessive male, a heroine ready to sacrifice herself to the beast, plenty of spice, and a happily ever after to curl your toes!
30. Lorenzo: Chicago Ruthless: Book 3 by Sadie Kincaid
Mafia Romance
Expected Release: September 29, 2023
My name is Lorenzo Moretti. Born to be head of the Cosa Nostra, except that I chose love over my birthright.
On our wedding day, my father cursed our union, swearing on his own blood that my wife and I would never live out our days in happiness.
I guess he was right, because fate stole her from me and I’m left to live an empty life without her, with a shattered heart and only half a soul.
On the day my wife died, I swore I’d never love anyone like that again, and it’s a promise I kept for two years.
A promise I kept until her…
31. Filthy Boy (The Puck Boys of Brooks University Book 3) by Hannah Gray
College Sports Romance
Expected Release: September 14, 2023
“As one of the college hockey’s most feared defensemen, I’ve been told I’m all those things and more. The ice is the only place where I can take my anger out on other people and get applauded for it. The rougher I play, the dirtier I am, the more praise I get”
This post was all about a fabulous assortment of romance books for fall.
It’s time to dive right into the world of captivating love stories. There’s no better moment to indulge in the joy of reading. So, grab a cozy spot, snuggle up with your new favorite novel, and let the enchanting tales whisk you away to a realm of romance and heartfelt emotions. It’s time to embark on a captivating reading journey that will leave you utterly spellbound.
Happy reading, and may these stories fill your autumn days with warmth and delight!
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