Romance Book Release Guide: April 2024
Even with a TBR list a mile long, there’s nothing better than seeing our favorite authors teasing a new release. Read on for the romance books dropping in April that we can’t wait to get our hands on.
Bridesmaid for Hire, by Meghan Quinn
Fans of The Way I Hate Him and The Reason I Married Him rejoice! Meghan Quinn is back with an enemies-to lovers romance featuring beloved bestie Maggie, who is taking a well-earned break from her event-planning business in Bora Bora. That is, until she runs into her brother’s best friend and sworn enemy, Brody, who is on the island for his boss’s daughter’s wedding. Tempted by the opportunity of her career, Maggie poses as Brody’s girlfriend to snag a last-minute planning contract — forcing them to share a bungalow and fake date throughout the weekend. Quinn never disappoints, and we know this spicy rom-com will be the perfect start to our month.
Releases April 2, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited | Paperback | Audiobook
We adored The Cheat Sheet our first football romance from Adams — and we know this companion novel won’t disappoint. This second-chance workplace romance follows Derek, a NHL tight end who employs Nora, his college ex who broke his heart, as his agent. Though his intentions for seeking revenge are clear, after a wild night in Vegas the two wake up married, and all bets are off. Note, this is likely a closed-door romance!
Three Ways to Mend a Broken Heart, by Trilina Pucci
Fans of Tangled In Tinsel and Knot So Lucky have been waiting with bated breath for this installment in Trilina Pucci’s Destination Love series. T.J. and Nate were beloved characters in Knot So Lucky for their hilarious antics and extremely sexy bedroom skills. In this read, they meet their match who, fresh off a breakup, flees to Hawaii to escape the ex that broke her heart, only to find him there with another woman. Her heartbreak morphs into a quest for revenge and distraction, and who better than T.J. and Nate to provide both? This ultra-spicy MFM has us counting the hours until Pucci graces us with what is bound to be another absolute banger.
Releases April 4, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Midnight Salvation, by Penelope Black
The moment we’ve been waiting for is upon us — Penelope Black is dropping the conclusion of the Rosewood series! This ultra-hot suspenseful series follows the three sexy St. James men who run the Rosewood Reapers motorcycle club, and Evangeline, who crosses paths with them when she gets employed as the nanny to one of the brother’s daughters. These must be read in order, so if you haven’t started the series yet, do it now!
Releases April 4, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
But He’s My Fake Fiancé, by Annah Conwell
Fan of sizzling but closed-door romance? You’ll love the Carter Brothers series from Annah Conwell! This read marks the third book in the four-part series, featuring Grayson Carter and a revenge era FMC reeling after her ex gets engaged to her stepsister. In a snap decision, Grayson is pulled into the equation as a fake fiancé, but soon it becomes difficult to distinguish what’s for show and what’s real. This sweet summer romance is looking to be a perfect addition to our April TBR.
Releases April 4, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Wild Card, by Staci Hart
Staci Hart is kicking off her brand new series, Roseville Ramblers, with what promises to be another phenomenal rom-com. This forced proximity, fake dating baseball romance is set in a small town and follows Jessa and Remy, her best friend’s cousin who she is forced to stay with after a lodging mix up leading up to a wedding — but told explicitly to stay away from. Is there a better recipe for Spring than steam, forbidden romance, and baseball?
Releases April 5, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Dirty Pucking Play, by Cali Melle
The Orchid City series swept Booksta and BookTok with hits ranging from hockey to surfing romances, and there’s nothing like a forbidden romance to close out the series. The fourth book in the series is following Mac, an Orchid City hockey player, and his coach’s daughter, Juliette, a recent transplant who moves in next door. Juliette refuses to date hockey players, and Mac knows she’s off limits — but the chemistry and challenge only makes him want her more.
Releases April 8, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Wild Love, by Elsie Silver
Like most of us, when an Elsie Silver title drops we’re reading it no matter what. But a brand new series? This calls for do not disturb mode. The Rose Hill series kicks off with Wild Love, which promises to be a scorching hot billionaire romance — focused on Ford, who recently was surprised to learn he’s the father of a twelve year old girl, and Rosie, sister to Ford’s best friend. Banter, small-town love, and a single dad? We’re squarely back in our Elsie Silver era this Spring.
Releases April 9, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited | Paperback | Audiobook
Sleet Kitten, by S.J. Tilly
S.J. Tilly is one of those phenomenal authors who can deliver incredible reads across a wide variety of genres — from her incredible mafia series Alliance to the hockey romance classics in Sleet. This read marks the fourth in the series, following Luke as he pursues our FMC from her cousin’s wedding to his hometown of Las Vegas. After a wild evening, they wake up and find themselves married. To protect both of their reputations, a classic fake marriage unfolds. We can’t wait to dive back into the fun and spicy world of S.J. Tilly!
Releases April 11, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
The Knockout, by Bella Matthews
We’ve been counting the days until the next installment of Bella Matthews’ second-generation Kroyden Hills series, Playing to Win, drops. This NHL romance features Grace, a strong but broken ballerina, and Ares, the bad boy hockey player. Not only is Ares her brother’s best friend, but he’s also completely forbidden. While these two have given us nothing more than glimpses of sparks in the first two books of the series, we can’t wait to see their chemistry finally boil over.
Releases April 11, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Never Say Never, by Jennifer Sucevic
We adore Jennifer Sucevic’s NCAA hockey romance series, the Western Wildcats, and this read marks the fourth and final installment. Featuring Colby, the “baby faced assassin” who becomes infatuated with our FMC, a student he spots around campus. During a weekend in Vegas, the chemistry between them seemingly boils over, and they wake up married. We can’t wait to get into this much-anticipated read!
Releases April 12, 2024 | Kindle
Pirate Girls, by Penelope Douglas
In this dark, new adult romance, Dylan Trent is sent to a dilapidated brownstone for two weeks in a “prisoner” exchange with another student from Weston. Hunter Caruthers, her former best friend turned enemy, is in charge of her. Over time, sparks start to fly between the two. Penelope Douglas is a legend when it comes to dark and taboo romances, and we know the second installment in her Hellbent series will hold up that title.
Releases April 12, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Not My Coach, by Pru Schuyler
Nathaniel, head coach of an NHL team, can’t help himself from interrupting and hijacking the worst first date he’s ever seen. Evie, a new college graduate, decides to give up on dating and just enjoy a night with this smoldering stranger. Things get complicated when they quickly realize that Evie is the sister of one of Nathaniel’s players. This novella marks the fourth installment in the Nighthawks series, and we have a feeling Pru Schuyler is closing things out with a bang!
Releases April 13, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Across State Lines, by Lauren Biel
The fourth standalone in Lauren Biel’s dark romance series Ride or Die features Kane, a truck driver with multiple personalities. He picks up a mysterious woman on the side of the road, and he has to fight his warring desires as they hit the road together. This enemies-to-lovers age-gap thriller promises primal play and tons of spice. Fans of dark romance will love this series closer — please make sure to check full list of content warnings on Biel’s website!
Releases April 15, 2024 | Kindle
Just This Once, by Lena Hendrix
Emily, a sixth-grade teacher, moves back to her small town to be closer to her parents and get a fresh start. She doesn’t expect to meet Whip, a scorching hot, pierced firefighter. They can’t resist each other, and even though they swear nothing will go past their first night, they keep going back for more. Lena Hendrix never fails us when it comes to sexy small-town romance, so we won’t be missing this one!
Releases April 15, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
The Succubus’s Prize, by Katee Robert
As the fourth read in Katee Robert’s adored Deal with a Demon series, there’s already a ton of buzz and excitement for this drop in the paranormal romances circles. Featuring an enby demon, Rusalka, and a murderous witch, Belladonna, this read promises a ton of heat (magical pegging, anyone?) and vengeance. Dancing the line between sexy and sweet isn’t easy when we’re dealing with demonic deals as a plot line, but we have no doubt Robert will effortlessly deliver.
Releases April 17, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Best Laid Plans, by Emily Silver
Emily Silver has some incredible reads across the sports subgenre, but to no one’s surprise we’ve found our favorite yet in her Colorado Diamonds hockey series. Best Laid Plans marks the second book in the series, promising a grump x sunshine, fake dating romance sure to delight.
Releases April 18, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
You’re It, by Cleo White
We love Cleo White for so many reasons, but the combination of her fresh writing style and legendary taboo romances has taken Booksta and BookTok by storm. Her next release has ARC readers already singing their praises over this dual POV, dad’s best friend, workplace romance. This spicy taboo read features neurodiverse representation and is set around an inherited laser tag business — and to think we were in just for the cover art alone!
Releases April 18, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Learn Your Lesson, by Kandi Steiner
The last Kings of Ice series book was our favorite so far, and we have a feeling this third installment will be the best yet. Broody single dad and Tampa Bay Ospreys goalie Will hires on his daughter’s Kindergarten teacher as his temporary nanny, and eventually she moves into his guest house when the position turns permanent. Chemistry simmers under the surface, and once it boils over they come to an agreement — he’ll teach her all she needs to know in the bedroom, and otherwise the relationship is strictly professional. Spice coaching, NHL romance, and grumpy single dad? Kandi Steiner knows how to give the people what we want!
Releases April 19, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited | Paperback
Mr. Wicked, by Marni Mann
When it comes to spicy billionaire romances, Marni Mann never disappoints. The second in her Hooked series follows Grayson, a co-founder of hookup app Hooked. Following a PR nightmare that leaves app subscriptions plummeting, he finds himself entering a fake marriage to his former one-night stand and social media influencer, Jovana, to reform his image. Jovana is hiding a secret but believes in the power of love, and is willing to do whatever it takes to turn their marriage into something real.
Releases April 23, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited | Paperback | Audiobook
We love the Bexley U series from S.J. Sylvis, and this read drops as the third interconnected standalone in this popular NCAA Hockey romance collection. We don’t want to jinx anything, but just from the teasers alone this is looking to be our favorite yet. This enemies-to-lovers, brother’s best friend romance features Ford, campus playboy and on ice defender, and Taytum, the younger sister of his best friend. Reformed playboy and spice coaching, plus a stunning cover? Mark your calendar now!
Releases April 25, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Burnout, by Rebecca Jenshak
We were first introduced to Rebecca Jenshak through her wide array of fantastic sports romances, and this read marks a new category — motocross! Featuring Knox, a star rookie with a bad reputation, and a former two-time Olympic Gold Medalist gymnast FMC tasked with training him. Sparks begin to fly, and if we know anything about Jenshak we expect a ton of spice, banter, and a guaranteed HEA.
Releases April 25, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
Devotion, by Rachel Jonas and Nikki Thorne
The phenomenal writing duo of Rachel Jonas and Nikki Thorne are back with part 1 of the Widowmaker Duet. This dark romance read promises an obsessed, stalker, cult-leading MMC who falls for the daughter of his enemy, Layla. Warning, this ends on a cliffhanger!
Releases April 25, 2024 | Kindle Unlimited
King of Sloth, by Ana Huang
Ana Huang closes out the month and the Kings of Sin series with this must-read workplace romance, following Xavier, the tattooed, Columbian party boy billionaire heir to his family’s empire, and Sloane, his talented but grumpy publicist. Huang swears even she fell in love with the MMC in this forced proximity, he falls first romance — so we know we will too.
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