Here are some newer erotic romances, compiled for you and HEA by romance authors (info provided by publishers and/or their websites):

The following new releases were compiled by moi:

Diamonds in the Rough by Portia Da Costa (Harlequin HQN). Thanks to her grandfather's complicated will, Miss Adela Ruffington, along with her mother and sisters, is about to lose her home and income to a distant cousin, the closest male heir to the Millingford title. For Adela, nothing could be more insulting—being denied her rightful inheritance for a randy scoundrel like Wilson, the very man who broke her heart following a lusty dalliance years ago. Still smarting from the betrayal of his latest paramour, Wilson Ruffington never anticipates the intense desire Adela again stirs within him. Despite his wicked tongue and her haughty pride, their long-ago passion instantly reignites at a summer house party, the experience they've gained as adults only adding fuel to the flames.


Beneath This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas (Forever Yours). It has been five days since Ava O'Shea left Jesse drunk and raging at Lusso – left behind a man who drowned her in his intensity and blindsided her with his touch. Now he's back in her life and she has questions that she needs answering. He's dark, he's broken – Ava knows this, but the only way to find out how dark and how broken is to get beneath the steely exterior of this man.

Therian Prize by Cyndi Friberg (Ellora's Cave). Therian Heat, book five. When Heather's father offers the right to mate with her as the prize in a vicious tournament, she refuses to submit and runs for her life. Knowing the last place wolf hunters will search for her is in the heart of cat territory, she seeks the help of Jake, an irresistible and powerful tiger-shifter. Jake and Heather have lusted for each other for years but loyalty to their respective clans has kept them apart. Thrown together by danger, they slowly succumb to the temptation of forbidden passion. As the lovers lose themselves in each other, the hunt for Heather intensifies. Not only is her father still hot on her heels, a group of human scientists have targeted Heather, convinced they can use her unique shifter status for their own twisted ends.

The Fugitive's Sexy Brother by Annabeth Leong (Ellora's Cave). Emily Boysen is sick of low-level bounty hunting jobs that don't pay her rent, and sick to death of her ex-boyfriend taking credit for her work. Ready to claim her due, she takes on the quarry of a lifetime, the notorious Fernando Bonavita. But instead of the fugitive, she captures his sexy younger brother, Javier. Javier Bonavita never wanted to know the truth about his older brother's activities, instead protecting him out of loyalty. When he uses his hacking skills to pose as Fernando, he never expects to uncover crimes he can't stomach. Beautiful Emily has no idea how glad he is to be in her custody—as long as he's her prisoner, he doesn't have to face his brother.

Key Party by Jayne Kingston (Ellora's Cave). Book one of the Mischievous Matchmaker series. After years of living abroad, Rachel has returned to Chicago. As a welcome-home present, one of her best friends throws a seventies-style key party. A night of mingling and anonymous sex with one of Petra's hunky friends seems perfect. Petra knows about the crush Rachel had on Ben in college, and she rigs the game so Rachel ends up with the very fine young doctor. But Petra doesn't know the whole story. Rachel never told her friend about the scorching-hot make-out session that is now Rachel's go-to sexual fantasy. And neither of them could know Ben is more than looking forward to showing Rachel every carnal moment she missed when she left without finishing what they'd started that night.

Private Release by Amy Ruttan (Ellora's Cave). Jared Stevens hasn't been the same since he was shot. His duty is to marry a Mukswa woman and be a strong leader. He lets the elders of his clan choose his bride, because the woman he wants is only in his fantasies, the only woman who brings him to exquisite release. Adele Banks loved being a Mountie, but one shot ended her career and altered her world forever. Adele is determined to make a life for herself. She's hired to recover Beare Enterprises' embezzled funds, but what she didn't count on is being extremely attracted to her client upon meeting him for the first time—when he's naked in his shower.

Bloodlust Denied by Christina Phillips (Ellora's Cave). Tired of the thin-blooded aristocrats in 1815 London, Alexius yearns for better sport. He is drawn to a dark-haired seductress who shows no fear and refuses to obey his commands. Entranced by such novelty, he denies his bloodlust and decides to keep her to warm his bed. Immortal vampire hunter Morana has never mistaken her prey before, but the dark stranger mesmerizes her, enticing her to forget everything but the dangerous pleasure she finds in his arms. Neither one can deny the pull of the other, but there is something beyond the lust—a recognition neither can put a name to. The past and present collide and unless they discover the truth behind the lies, Death will triumph once more.

Trusting Again by Peggy Bird (Crimson Romance). Book four in the Second Chances series. Imagine Cynthia Blaine's surprise when she walks into the bar at the Heathman Hotel in Portland Oregon and sees the man she's been trying to forget for weeks after he commissioned an expensive piece of her jewelry for "a friend's birthday." There was no point fantasizing about him. He was taken. But over a cup of coffee, he convinces her to give this relationship a try.

Trouble in Disguise by Gem Sivad (Ellora's Cave). Miracle Beauregard pretends to be male, calls herself Beau and for years has fooled the general public concerning her gender. But when she follows a counterfeiter to the fanciest whorehouse in Texas, she crosses paths with her heart's desire, rival bounty hunter Deacon McCallister. Donning her best disguise yet, Miri trades her buckskins for bare skin and plays the part of Deacon's paid companion.


Illicit Intent by Tina Donahue (Ellora's Cave). Book three in the Appointment with Pleasure series. What's your wildest erotic wish? For Piper, that's easy. Two alpha males who ravish her and find her curves beyond luscious. She knows her type isn't for every man—certainly not Guy and Joel, right? Guy's tall, dark and sinfully virile. Joel's blond and bronzed. They're freaking sex gods, escorts her friend hired so Piper's 30th birthday is unforgettable. Their carnal games awaken Piper's sensuality, while her voluptuous figure and sweet vulnerability fuel both men's animal hunger.

Reaper's Bounty by Charlotte Boyett-Compo (Ellora's Cave). Book 12 in the WindVerse series. Theron Sarandakos is a Reaper, a panther shifter who puts his stealth and guile to work as a bounty hunter. His assignment is to catch a thief, and he's determined not to fail. But when he sets eyes on his quarry, Celeste Wynth, he knows at once that she is his one true mate, destined to be his. Their lust threatens to burn up the jungle world where he makes his home, but Lettie will be shunned by her people unless she agrees to marry the man she's been betrothed to since childhood. And Theron's family has other plans for him as well. To be together forever, they will be forced to fight for their love.

Trouble in Disguise by Gem Sivad (Ellora's Cave). Eclipse Heat series. Since both his partners have married and retired from the hunt, Deacon McCallister is alone when he visits the Pleasure Dome, an infamous brothel in Fort Worth's Hell's Half Acre. He's tracking a counterfeiter but what he finds is Trouble—dressed in a man's ruffled shirt and nothing more. Bounty hunter Miracle Beauregard pretends to be male, calls herself Beau and for years has fooled everyone. But underneath Miri's disguise beats a feminine heart lusting for Deacon McCallister. Though she spends a lot of time dreaming about her rival, she never expects to act upon her longings.

The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Michelle Monkou, author of Passionate Game.

Table For Three: Hold The Blood by Bobbi Romans (Noble Romance Publishing). Shana, Erron, and Marklon hadn't realized life had more than a committed threesome in store for them. Like catching the serial killer monster who is leaving bloody body parts in restaurants throughout their small town. Not long after, nearly every restaurant in town had served up some form of unexpected tartar. It was then the nightmares began for Shana and her two men. It wasn't long before she realized they weren't nightmares but visions. They'd become attuned to the killer. As the threesome fight for their love and their lives, old skeletons tumble out of the closet that could literally carve them to shreds.



Love in Electric Blue by Marie Harte (Samhain). Westlake Enterprises, Book three. Remy Davis does her best to live in the now, never sure when she'll be forced to run again. She loves her work at Buchanan Investigations but she knows better than to let down her guard. And then everything changes when a man from her past she never stopped loving reappears in her life. J.D. never thought he'd see the girl he'd once loved, the woman he thought had betrayed him. The chemistry he and Remy once felt is as strong as ever. And time is running out on second chances. A villain bent on returning them to his twisted experiments has resurfaced. This time J.D. won't let Remy face the madman alone.

Just Because by Mari Carr. Three stories of hot love. Eight months after her husband's untimely death, Jessie isn't ready to meet anyone new, but a gay men's party should be safe. Caleb James never expected to fall love at his gay brother's party. Now he aches with love he can't give her. What he can give her is help—ready or not. After witnessing a murder, Bridget is tired of living in fear and convinces her guardian cops she's safer off the grid. It doesn't take Mark and Matt James long to figure out that the safest place for Bridget is between their hot, hard bodies. Jacob James falls for Rodney the moment the NYC cop crash lands into his life. But when Rodney is shot in the line of duty, Jacob finds his affections rebuffed. Rodney is grateful for the sexy cowboy's help and friendship, but how can he offer Jacob his love when his future is so uncertain?

The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Tara Sue Me, author of The Submissive Trilogy.

Changing Planes by Karenna Colcroft (Loose Id). Oliver Sheehan is on his way from Boston to California to marry his fiancée and start a new life, but he isn't sure Sophia and Sacramento are what he truly wants. On the second leg of his flight, Oliver meets Colin Traynor, a flight attendant with a wicked sense of humor and smile to match, and the attraction is immediate. It isn't the first time Oliver's been interested in a guy, but it's definitely the most intense.

An Engagement in Paris by Rachell Nichole (Loose Id). All Mandy Lachlan wanted was her own identity. All she had to do was run away to Paris to find it. Julien Chevalier needs a family. Ever since his mother left when he was a kid, he's been searching for the security and consistency that comes with marriage and babies. So when he falls for the young African-American professor, he knows immediately this is the woman for him. Julien needs to get married the same way Mandy needs her freedom. When they find themselves at the impasse of matrimony, one of them will have to compromise what they want and need.

Save the Date by Kate McMurray (Loose Id). Tristan knows he and his ex-boyfriend Stuart weren't meant to be, but that doesn't make the invitation to Stuart's wedding any less of a punch in the face. Tris decides the only thing for it is to find a hot date to prove to Stuart that he's moved on. The path to the altar is fraught with obstacles, however, including the wilds of online dating, wardrobe malfunctions, men who look like pirates, grooms with cold feet, and sports team rivalries all before the wedding. But when Tris stumbles on love in the last place expected, he'll need to let go of the past in order to move forward.

The Brat-tastic Jayk Parker by J.A. Rock (Loose Id). A year after the body swap that let D/s couple Jayk and Amon experience each other's lives for a day, the pair is ready to be married in a small, stress-free ceremony. Things are going smoothly until they meet Jennifer and Ron Gaines-Brake—a quarrelsome couple with a laundry list of troubles whose wedding is at the same venue. When Jayk and Amon are drawn into the other couple's drama, their own doubts and fears about marriage start to surface. And when they accidentally switch bodies with Jennifer and Ron the day before the wedding, their simple, stressfree celebration starts looking more and more like a nightmare.

The Door into Spring by Missy Welsh (Loose Id). In their front closet, Mal has discovered access to a rooftop garden. He decides to spruce it up as a spring project and gift to Wes for the way Wes has helped Mal's life blossom in the months since they met. Keeping the work a secret from Wes isn't easy, but the payoff will be a moment they'll both remember for a long time to come.


The Mistress Files by Tiffany Reisz (Harlequin MIRA). Welcome to the private files of Nora Sutherlin, The Mistress. Kingsley Edge, owner of the 8th Circle BDSM club and Nora's occasional lover, has ordered her to compose client profiles so the other Dominatrixes in his employ can learn from her expert erotic encounters. She's the best Dominatrix at the club and her clients always leave satisfied, no matter how unusual their requests may be. And The Mistress's first five cases are anything but vanilla….

The Submissive by Tara Sue Me (NAL). Abby King has a secret fantasy. New York knows Nathaniel West as the brilliant and handsome CEO of West Industries, but Abby knows he's more: a sexy and skilled dominant who is looking for a new submissive. Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel to fulfill her most hidden desires. After only one weekend with the Master, Abby knows she needs more, and fully submits to Nathaniel's terms. But despite the pleasure he takes in Abby's willing spirit, the Nathaniel hidden behind the rules remains cold and distant. As Abby falls deeper into his tantalizing world of power and passion, she fears that Nathaniel's heart may be beyond her reach—and that her own might be beyond saving…


Star Catcher by Kimber Vale (Liquid Silver Books). People aren't always what they seem—but what if they aren't even human? Can lovers from two different planets overcome forces that push them galaxies apart? When the fate of two species hangs in the balance, love may be the only thing strong enough to save them all and give hope for a new future.

Loving Lydia by Diane Saxon (Liquid Silver Books). She thought she could hide from the violence of her past. Then she met the one man whose patience was matched only by his determination to peel away the layers of her secrets.

The following new releases were compiled for HEA Beth Williamson (Emma Lang), author of Endless Heart.

Sage Advice by Susan Laine (Dreamspinner Press in Make A Play, June Daily Dose Anthology). Two athletes—one game. Piper, a ballet dancer who has a secret, has been moody for a month. His best friend, Sage, lures him into a night of drinking and friendly playing. Only… the game is truth or dare. As they end up doing less drinking and more confessing, hidden secrets spill out, and brazen acts draw the two men closer to what really matters—and closer to each other.

The Tournament by Scarlett Vora (Scarlett Vora). In Morrow, any girl can become Queen. And most of them try. To reach the throne, a woman must enter The Tournament. She must face a series of Trials that test her sexual endurance and appetite. During the First Trial, all the soldiers of Morrow can use the aspirants as they please. When one soldier satisfies his desires, another takes his place. Ruby, a citizen of low birth, survives the First Trial only to discover that subsequent challenges are more difficult, and more delicious, than she could have dreamed.

The Westerfield Affair by Renee Rose (Stormy Night Publications). Reserved to the point of being aloof, Lord Westerfield never attended balls or even considered taking a wife … until he met Miss Kitty Stanley and his orderly world turned on end. Westerfield strikes a bargain with her brother for her hand. But then Westerfield is swept away by desire, and before he can stop himself he has completed the ruin of her reputation. Her brother insists on a hasty marriage. As they attempt to recover from the scandal that becomes known as "the Westerfield Affair," their marriage is clouded by his shame and her insecurities. Will they be trapped forever in a loveless marriage?

Correcting Kathy by Patricia Green (Stormy Night Publications). Kathy would never have imagined that one of the most embarrassing moments of her life could make her the envy of every girl at her small university, but after a stumble in the cafeteria leaves her blushing and Hal Emory drenched in soup, she is stunned when the incident ends with her meeting the young, handsome professor for dinner. Kathy and Hal must decide if they want to pursue a romance. Can Hal leave the pain of the tragic death of his wife in the past and allow himself to fall in love with Kathy?

The Orphan Bride by Chula (Stormy Night Publications). For years Ally has lived alone in the rugged lands outside the walls of a community called The Ridge, the only patch of civilization left in this part of what was once the state of Texas. Taught from childhood to trust no one—especially no man—and to do what she must to survive, she lives by foraging and, when the chance arises, petty theft from the people of The Ridge. Until the day she is caught by Josh McAllen, and her life is thrown into chaos. … She is dragged back to The Ridge against her will and brought before the council to answer for her years of stealing, and before she knows it she finds herself not only an unwilling new citizen of The Ridge, but also the reluctant wife of the very man who captured her.

The Sound of Her Voice by Carolina Moon (Jimelle Salyers). When Allie's landlord raises her rent, she's in danger of losing her beloved bookstore. Even worse, her only hope comes in the form of handsome playboy Nick Pearson, a local author who spends his spare time flirting with her — and every other woman who happens across his path. Nick wants her to narrate his newest audiobook, which is a wonderful opportunity for her — if she can just keep a tight grip on her heart.

The Holy Trinity by Jane Wallace-Knight (SirenBookstrand). The Wolves of Gardwich. Sam Reed was born different. It's a fact he has always known and tried to hide. Abandoned as a baby, he has always felt out of place, never really knowing where he came from or why he can do the things he can. Jackson Harcourt has long feared the day he will meet his mate. Banished from his birth pack, Jackson soon found himself in charge of a pack of outcasts and misfits, all looking for somewhere to belong. When fate throws Sam, Jackson's true mate, into Jackson's path, Alek's ancient heart feels as though it will finally break into too many pieces to ever again be whole.

Mustang Sally by Jayne Rylon (Samhain Publishing). Salome "Sally" Rider is flooring the gas pedal of her pink '69 Mustang, desperate to outrun the memory of two of her fellow mechanics getting busy with some bar skank on the hood of a classic car. On her custom paint job. For years her emotions have withered while her lost boys, her Hot Rods, have grown closer than brothers. Maybe some downtime with the Powertools sexperts will help her figure out why Eli and Alanso went looking for some stranger when Sally was waiting right at the ends of their grease-smudged noses.

Double Down by Katie Porter (Samhain Publishing). As part of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Major Ryan "Fang" Haverty flies like the enemy to teach Allied pilots how not to die. The glittering excess of the Strip can't compare to the glowing jet engines of his F-16. But a sexy, redheaded waitress in seamed stockings? Now she gets his blood pumping. Cassandra Whitman's good-girl ways haven't earned any slack from her manager ex-boyfriend, or prevented a bad case of frazzle from holding down two and a half jobs. She sure wouldn't mind letting the handsome Southern charmer shake up her routine.

The Healing & the Dying by L.A. Witt (Samhain Publishing). Levi, Ian, and Darius escaped death-by-wolf-pack by the skin of their teeth, but they're not out of the woods. The wolves are relentless. Help from humans? Not likely. Their only hope is a vampire commune in remote western Canada—if they make it in one piece. Even then, there's no guarantee they'll be offered sanctuary. First challenge is to get there. Sunlight is deadly. Money is dwindling. Police and wolves alike are on the hunt.



A Marine Affair by Heather Long (Decadent Publishing). Secret lovers for years, Commander Rick McConnell and Colonel Elijah Masters have nurtured their very private relationship with planned vacations and leaves, always meeting somewhere different—always escaping off the grid. It worked for them—career officers with a desire to serve their country and a passion for each other. The repeal of the military's policy Don't Ask, Don't Tell provides them with the tremendous opportunity to come out to their friends and loved ones. Rick wants to seize the day, but Eli isn't so certain. His hesitation leads to a fight, an ultimatum, and a breakup. A year's separation changes both of them. The last person Eli expects to see when he steps off the plane is Rick, but the physician wants another chance with the only man he's ever loved, and he has a plan.

Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats by Jana (JK Publishing). Follow the sexy men of Team TEN as they learn about themselves, and discover the true meaning of love and friendship. The good and bad times will endear the men to you, and make you want more. With Alex, Slone, and Sable you will laugh and cry as you engulf yourselves in their lives. There is no turning back once you get to know about these characters. What is more sexier than a Navy SEAL or a cowboy? In this book, you don't have to choose, you get both.

The Alpha's Legacy, An MMF Erotic Romance by Tabitha Conall (Little Death Books). An overwhelming mating lust pulls mates together in this world where werewolves mate in threesomes. Sheriff Caleb Couteux comes to Marysburg to investigate Ted Seabolt, former Alpha of Stonewall pack, but gets more than he bargained for when he discovers his mates. Best friends for years, Fiona and Grady fought the love between them until the mating lust draws them together...with Caleb. But Grady sees Caleb as an interloper, and Caleb feels left out of their twosome. Can they solve their relationship problems in time to face the trouble to come?

How to Train a Lover by Daire St. Denis (Wolfstreet Press). It's been a year since Tessa's rendezvous with her favorite trio of cowboys—a year of non-stop work. Now Tessa's off to spend some much-needed R&R in the Greek Isles on the luxury yacht of playboy billionaire and sexual dominant Alander Papadakis. However, when Alander breaks one of her golden rules, she jets off—solo—to the island of Lesvos where she happens upon a mysterious young man from her past. Nicolai Kinellis is hard to resist, especially when he asks Tessa to teach him everything she knows…about sex. When Nicolai treads too far over the line of another of Tessa's rules, she must make one of the most difficult decisions of her life. Tessa doesn't know what to do and she needs help. Your help. Will you help her? Welcome to Wicked Way Interactives by Daire St. Denis where you choose the ending to the story and determine Tessa's fate in the Greek Isles.

The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Rachel Firasek, author of Smoking Stilettos.

Bad Boy Billionaires: The Actor Learning to Love by Ryan Field (Ravenous Romance). When single dad, Rory, and his young son, Dane, find themselves divorced and moving to a new apartment in New York once again, Rory is determined to focus on nothing more than his son and his career as a professional cabaret pianist/singer...he's finished with gay marriage and men altogether. When the bad boy celebrity, Drew Steiger, decides to move back to his apartment it's too late for Rory to make other plans. Although Rory has no idea Drew has an ulterior motive that involves something hidden in Rory's past, all three form a bond none of them ever expected.

Servicing the CEO by Mandoline Crème (Mandoline Crème). Miles has never had it easy, but for once, things seem to be going his way. He's working at his dream job, even if his co-workers mistreat him, and he has an apartment in the big city, though it costs him a fortune. Things are looking up for certain. That is, until he runs into his boss, and accidentally offends the powerful man. Becoming the target of someone so domineering, so controlling, it's not a situation Miles ever imagined.

Alone in the Stable by Calandra Hunter (Calandra Hunter). When Mr. and Mrs. Gardner invite over the Williams family for afternoon tea, footman Alexander is immediately attracted to Mr. Jonathan Williams, a keen hunter who is more interested in the horses than in the eligible Miss Gardner. As Alexander shows Mr. Jonathan Williams around the stable, it becomes clear that Mr. Jonathan has lured the footman into his trap. Will Alexander surrender and be willing prey?

Call Me Yours by Celia Kyle (Celia Kyle). 300-year-old Mitchell Faerigan has been chasing Clover Brady for two years, determined to make the gorgeous red head his mate. The man is skittish, but Mitchell is one determined fae. When Mitchell's family threatens and then tries to kill Clover, all bets are off, and Mitchell claims what belongs to him. Now, he just has to convince Clover that loving him is worth the risk. And this fae is up to the challenge.

A Rampant Hunger by James Cox (Evernight Publishing). How far would you go to save the man you love? Earth is dying. Sam Bryant is a scientist traveling through space in search of a new world for the future of our species, but what they find threatens humankind's very existence. The man Sam loves is now bitten and infected by a strange creature. Time is running out and Kael is beginning to mutate. He claims to feel a hunger inside his body that food cannot sate. The mission to save Earth has turned into a will to survive, but will they both make it home?


Love Bites by D. River (Lightbane Publications). Ryder has been friends with Tucker since they were in the first grade. They grew up together, they joined the Marines together and they moved to the vast metropolis of New York City together. Nothing could tear them apart. Or so they believed. When they get bitten by a mysterious creature, they find themselves drawn together in a whole new way that is both exciting and terrifying. Neither of them is prepared to face the feelings they now have or what that could mean for their future.

The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Amelia James, author of Tell Me You Want Me and Secret Storm.

Silken Shadows by Jennifer St. Giles (Samhain). On the day of her sister's wedding ship, Gemini Andrews's spirit heard the siren call of the sea. Gemini steals aboard Deverell's Northrope-bound Black Dragon. Never realizing she is about to sail into a storm of passion as deep as the ocean…and a battle that will threaten not only their lives, but their eternal souls.

Rogue Countess by Amy Sandas (Samhain). Anna Locke was once young, naïve and infatuated with the handsome Jude Sinclair. In their intimate war of wills, the heat of bold desire flares into passion—and casts light on a shared past tangled in lies and blackmail. But until Jude can win her trust and learn the truth, there will be no destroying the obstacles that loom darkly between them…and the love that should have been theirs.


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