best steamy romance novels 2023

In the small town of Silverwood, werewolves are a part of everyday life. Luna, a fiercely independent and strong-willed werewolf, has always felt like an outsider. But when she meets Jaxon, a mysterious and brooding werewolf, she feels an instant attraction. As their romance deepens, Luna uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to tear them apart. With the help of her pack, Luna fights to protect her loved ones and her true identity, even if it means putting herself in danger. Will Luna and Jaxon be able to overcome the obstacles in their way, or will their love be destroyed by the forces working against them? You can only find out when you read the story to the end.

Meet Essence and Kymoni two Big Beautiful Plus size women fresh out of highschool and straight into college life. They ate far away from their small town in South Carolina. But are they ready for everything this new world will throw and them. Let's find out. Join me on this new roller-coaster ride!

The billionaire playboy of Carli State Uni wants her, and he would do anything, hurt anyone you get her. Alecia had been warned by her parents to stay away from werewolvess especially the werewolves in her school, but when she goes to a werewolf party and gets noticed by an Alpha, Ryder she finds herself falling a little for him. But Ryder does not love her -- not as she loves him. He has more pleasure breaking her heart over and over again, till she is too broken to be fixed

“It will only take time, but I must have you. I will own you.” Catalina chuckled…. “That will be over my dead body.” In the dark and dangerous underworld of Mexico's mafia, Catalina, an orphan is forced to make a desperate choice: Become the slave of the ruthless Mafia gang leader, Miguel Alejandro or spend the rest of her life in debts and misery. As she navigates her new found world of crime, hot passion and love, secrets start to uncover and her new found love might just be responsible for her life's misery. Will her love for him conquer her feelings of betrayal or will the darkness surrounding Miguel consume them both? Find out in this explosive tale of passion, romance, love, betrayal and survival.

Evelyn Monroe is a 27 year old kindergarten teacher who absolutely loves kids. Things change when Evelyn's twin brother - Everett suggest she becomes his best friend (Cassian James)’s daughter's nanny for a month that was going to be very busy for him. As far as Everett is concerned, it's good as she’s between jobs since she’s planning to move states soon. There is only one problem. Evelyn and Cassian can’t stand each other. They’ve never been able to. She finds him insufferable, and he thinks she’s annoying. Everett convinces them that they haven’t seen each other in 6 years, and they’re adults now. He’s sure the childish bad blood is a thing of the past. He’s wrong. The two still can’t stand each other. They’re at each other’s throats the moment they meet again. The only thing that’s changed is… well… they can’t keep their hands off each other. As it turns out, anger is great passion fuel. Everything is fine, and Evelyn is even beginning to like Cassian. She stays an extra two weeks even, when Cassian can’t finish up work in time. His little girl Amelia is an absolute sweetheart as well. Everything is fine until Evelyn can’t find her period. She’s pregnant, and it’s Cassian’s. She asks Cassian if he wants another child and he says no, which is why he got a vasectomy. Evelyn says nothing about the child, and leaves for her fresh start as previously planned. A whole year passes like this until Cassian is visiting San Francisco for business and decides to drop in on her, hoping to rekindle their flame. He finds her with a baby, and realizes quite quickly that it’s his.

"So, what do you think about my brilliant idea?" he continued this time, with a glimmering smile on his face. "My name is Ghino Frost, by the way. Just like you, I was betrayed and cheated by the ones I loved the most."     Ghino's proposal completely tempts me as it makes me realize the reason why I dream of someone impossible. Dylan is my best friend - the love of my life.     And it appears that my one-of-a-kind dream - holding his hands - kissing his lips - and making love with him forever stays in a dream. Dylan and I will never happen.     But I badly need anything that can distract me and survive for the night. Just for the night. "Fine," I finally spoke up after a few minutes of considering everything. "Let's do it. Let's have sex."

Jacob Gordon was the only surviving male in a family of playboys and heartbreaker. Everyone in his family expected him to follow the footsteps of his father and ancestors; to wreck every girl’s heart! However, he’s different! Except for the women in his family, he couldn’t co-exist with a woman, until Blair Cuizon entered into his life. She pretended to be man just to get the job…and his heart!

“Louder,” he said while watching me like a predator ready to strike, “I-I belong to you,” I stuttered while swallowing the lump formed in my throat. “To?” he gritted his teeth, “Nikolai Vasiliev,” *** Nikolai Vasiliev, the most feared and respected don of the Russian mafia. He was known as the ruthless king of the mafia whose world revolves around blood and lust. Love is forbidden to him as he promised himself not to love again. Juliana Mitchell, a brave, stubborn, hardworking and beautiful woman leaving her normal life, dreaming to find her happily ever after. All her life she was constantly reminded that she’s useless and ugly compared to her younger sister which made her doubt herself all the time. One encounter with the Russian don changed her life completely, pulling her into a web of lies, manipulation and pure torture. She’s ready to do anything to get away from his clutches but the question is, Will he let someone walk away from him the second time?

Amber Fated. A word I’ve heard my whole life. A promise of a fated mate who would love and protect you unconditionally. What the pack leaders never prepare you for is: what happens when your fated mate rejects you? I did the only thing I could. I ran and never looked back. Until now. Alex I was prepared to go through life without my mate. I was doing fine on my own. My heart may have been wanting, but my bed certainly wasn’t. Now she’s back, and so are all my natural instincts. Including that need inside me to protect her. Her return hasn’t just put her in danger; it’s made our whole pack a target. But what did she expect to happen when she slept with a vampire? Can I forgive her enough to help her save us all? Or will everyone perish for one girl’s mistakes?

Yzainna Yuria Renovette, is a girl who lost her memories four years ago because of an accident. Her doctor says that she has a temporary amnesia. However, They have already waited a year... yet her memories haven't come back. The moment she went back to the Philippines, memories are slowly coming in. Memories that she doesn't want to remember. Memories that put her into pain. Who causes these painful memories? What triggered her to remember those forgotten memories? Who will mend her? And who will bring back the happiness to her heart?