
Shanti Aventurin
They say that being rejected by your true mate is the most painful thing a wolf can experience. Well, Scarlett Henry has been rejected twice, and both times sucked about as much as you’d expect. But when you’ve gone through that kind of pain, what else is there to do but embrace it and make it your own?

Ophelia Bell
My family’s ties to a certain set of crime lords are more tangled and volatile than the wires in an IED. They’ve called on me to disarm a situation ready to explode, but in spite of all my training, I’m not sure any of us are getting out of this unscathed.
That’s especially true when I find out the black-ops mission I’ve signed up for is commanded by none other than Sadie Watts, the girl who left me in the dust so many years ago I should be over it. But I’m not, and seeing her again, especially in such close quarters, is a distraction I can’t afford.
I know what I’m out here fighting for—my brothers; my sister; the USA—but as we close in on our target, I start to wonder if it’s not her I’m fighting for too.

Ophelia Bell
Rowan’s fallen in love with a dragon, and it’s left her spinning. Her new lover belongs to a race she never even knew existed until Rafe came into her life. The worst part? She’s just discovered that she’s a dragon, too, her true identity magically hidden from her for her entire life by her unknown parents. Her entire life crashes down around her in the face of the knowledge that the lover who showed her who she was doesn’t really love her.
On the run from the overwhelming discovery of her origins and the heartbreak of Rafe’s rejection, Rowan stretches her new wings to the point of self-destruction. She has to make a decision: rejoin humanity and reject her nature, or embrace her race and help them overcome a millennia-old set of laws. But none of that matters to her without Rafe’s love.
Meanwhile, Rafe is destroying himself over the regret of not telling Rowan how he truly feels, but dragon law would not have allowed him to mate another dragon. He hunts the farthest reaches of the Earth to find her, hoping that she will agree to help their race, but longing even more to finally confess to her what’s truly in his heart.

Valerie J. Clarizio
He’s a widower who deserves to be honored as the “Father of the Year.”
She’s a corporate powerhouse who won’t be inconvenienced by the broken family next door.
When attraction strikes, both are catapulted out of their comfort zone.
Elizabeth Shaw’s professional life is going according to plan until she meets the handsome widower and his two young children next door. Having shelved her personal life to land her dream job, she disregards her romantic feelings for him. But the forces of nature have other ideas for her.
Joe Antonetti has made his children his main focus since the death of his wife. But his beautiful neighbor becomes an irresistible distraction and has him wondering if he can change her priorities.
Surrendering to their attraction for each other causes another player to step in with his own plan for Elizabeth. One that could not only end the budding romance but her life as well.

Gabby Walker
On the cusp of the end of the Napoleonic War, Alexander Montgomery, Earl of Lockwood, finds himself under pressure to secure a wife. Duty demands it—but the only woman who captures his interest refuses the idea of marriage altogether. Sophie Bennett is clever, guarded, and hiding a dangerous secret, making her as risky as she is irresistible. What begins as a distraction quickly becomes something far more perilous. As tensions rise and unseen dangers close in, Alex realizes that his growing attachment to Sophie could cost them more than reputation or scandal. In a world shaped by war, expectation, and betrayal, choosing the wrong path could cost both of them their lives.

Ophelia Bell
Rowan grew up believing she was an outcast, but found her place in the world nonetheless. Or so she believed. Her unusual features attract a very unusual and attractive man when she’s in a night club looking for a new sexual diversion. What she doesn’t know is that this man knows more about her than she knows herself—he knows what she really is. She falls in love with him in the process of opening her eyes to the world she really belongs in. But his love may not be enough to make her stay.

Melanie Gomez
Being the only human in a shifter family should’ve been hard, but for Tricora it was just how she was raised. From learning what it meant to be a leader from her adopted Alpha father to fighting with her three unruly step-brothers, she loved every second of it...that was until she was rejected by her mate for being a human. Now the Alpha King has claimed her for his own. But will she accept?

Silver Taurus
Mila never expects a chance encounter with a stranger to reveal the most feared man in the kingdom—the king with the stone hand. He is hated, avoided, forgotten. She is the stubborn saintess, adored for her light. Their first meeting sparks curiosity, their second feels like fate, and their third seals a dangerous bond neither of them can ignore. He is the kingdom’s sinner. She is its saint. But when destiny insists on weaving them together, walls begin to crack and truths refuse to stay hidden. Every saint has shadows. Every sinner holds secrets. And somewhere between light and darkness, redemption might be waiting.

C A Tarkington
The Kingdom of Regventus teeters on the edge of ruin, its last hope a boy who never asked to be chosen. Max carries the rare royal magic in his blood, yet doubts he’s the savior the prophecy demands. Charged with protecting him, Ansel—a steadfast warrior—faces his own turmoil when he meets Griffa, a gifted sorceress with a past as tangled as the kingdom’s fate. As they guide Max toward his destiny, shadows close in, alliances fray, and desire complicates everything. In a realm where magic crowns its rulers and betrayal wears a friendly face, the greatest danger may not be the enemy at the gates, but the secrets of the heart.

SJ Wilke
Kara’s world is fraying at the edges—too quiet, too strange, and far too full of voices that aren’t hers. One moment, she’s racing alongside a train; the next, she's wondering if her heart is even beating. Her days blur between dull reality and vivid dreams of dragons, castles, and a love so intense it feels more real than life itself. Is she unraveling—or waking up? The air smells like peppermint and danger. Lords whisper secrets. A leap toward the sun might just lead her somewhere entirely unexpected. When fantasy crashes into her everyday world, Kara must decide what’s real—and what’s worth everything.

Erin Swan
For Andra, bonding with a dragon seems like an impossible dream. But when she crosses paths with a handsome Sky Rider, Andra experiences a whole new world of possibilities. With a little bit of magic, she may even find herself soaring through the skies…
Age Rating: 15+

Sarah A. McCombs
When Mercy returns to her hometown after ten years, all she wants is to reclaim the house haunted by the ghosts of her past. Then she crosses paths with Tommy, her long-lost love, and the ghosts threaten to upend her precarious new life - and expose an enormous secret. Can she and Tommy make up for lost time and start fresh? Can she allow herself to be accepted by the family she's always longed for? Or will the past catch up with them all in ways uglier than they could have imagined?
Age Rating: 16+

Sam B Miller II
Jake’s life flips the moment he uncovers a 3,000-year-old ring with a mind of its own and a taste for chaos. The ring’s voice—Smith—guides him like an ancient, slightly snarky GPS with zero chill and very questionable morals. Suddenly Jake can command storms, animals, and demons, whether he’s ready or not. While Smith insists Jake must become King of Earth, powerful enemies close in, hungry for the ring’s power. Enter Nava, fierce, brilliant, and absolutely done with nonsense. She becomes Jake’s sharp-edged ally, much to Smith’s disapproval. Together they face secret factions, old magic, and a destiny that refuses to behave.

C. M. Jines
Lia Morgan arrives at the sleepy town of Medford hoping to put the past behind her. An encounter with a handsome police officer sparks a new chance at love, but her tragic secrets stand in her way. While Officer Cody Hudson fights to win Lia’s heart, a terrifying phone call spells danger: the past stands at her door. It’s up to Lia to decide if love is stronger than wounds, old and new.
Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Extreme Violence/Gore, Miscarriage, Offscreen Rape, Onscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker)

Saphira Aelin
This novel is a contemporary adaptation of THE BETA'S DAUGHTER. — When Amy returns home from college, her world is turned upside down. She’s thrown into the world of espionage as she finds her long lost family. Leaving behind everything she knows is difficult, but she finds what she has always longed for. Her real family.
Amy unravels secrets about the Agency while uncovering her past. She must adjust to the routines of the spy world, including the Agency Ball. She hopes to meet someone special, but before she can, the ball erupts into a sea of chaos…
Romance Books With Strong Female Leads feature heroines who are independent, capable, and comfortable taking charge of their own lives. These women face challenges head-on and maintain their strength and identity even while falling in love. They might be successful professionals, skilled fighters, or leaders in their communities who don't need a man to complete them but choose to share their lives with someone who appreciates their strength. Find stories where powerful women find equally powerful love....
Dive into romance book collections curated by our reader community.