14 Steamy Romances to Kick Off Your Summer

People and relationships are complex. But Julien, Priest, and Robbie's relationship, takes complex to a whole other level. In, Confessions: Julien by Ella Frank, the highly anticipated second installment of the Confessions Series, Robbie Bianchi falls harder for the alpha married couple he's dating, and begins to unravel some of the secrets these two sexy men keep close to their hearts. Readers are calling it, "A hot MMM with heart" and "A sassy, sensual, and emotional read." This series is one that steps outside of the everyday norm and proves that love comes in many different forms. The only question now is, will Robbie be able to accept the men he's fallen for — secrets and all?

Melanie Harlow is back with her new standalone romance, Only Him. He was her first love. She's the one girl he never forgot. Twelve years later, fate offers them a second chance, but he's got a secret that could tear them apart. Will he tell her the truth before it's too late?

In The Start of Something Good by Jennifer Probst, Ethan Bishop returns home to his family's bed and breakfast in upstate New York seeking solace to heal both his body and mind. He never counted on having to mentor a teen mandated for community service at the local horse rescue farm, or dealing with her feisty, sexy aunt — Mia Thrush — who's hell-bent on making his life miserable. As the hot Summer unfolds, Mia and Ethan realize their animosity masks an explosive passion, but both of their hearts have been wounded before. Can this city girl and country boy make a leap for love, or will their pasts threaten their fragile chance at a brand new future?

Erika Wilde charms readers with her upcoming release, Tall, Dark & Charming. Mixing business with pleasure is never a good idea, and indulging in an office romance is even more insane. Aiden Stone knows this . . . yet one hot, sexy night with his coworker Daisy Parker changes everything between them when she says four little words he was never expecting hear — I'm having your baby.

Blaire and her best friend run a PI firm that is fully committed to exposing cheating jerks. So why would she be surprised when Jessie Becket's name comes across her desk. He's the ex-NFL player who chose work over her, leaving her heartbroken. Exposing Jessie isn't going to be easy, especially when she still dreams of his sexy smile. Further complicating matters is Colin, Jessie's best friend. Now caught between two men — one totally right and the other totally wrong ——Blaire will need to decide just how much she's willing to risk, and whom she's willing to risk it for. Find out how it all plays out in Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken.

Who doesn't love Vegas? Harper Sloan is taking her readers on a new, thrilling, and steamy ride with her new world of standalone novels. Unconscious Hearts will kick it off with one heck of a bang. Thorn Evans, the deliciously bossy alpha male, is willing to do anything for just a taste of Ari Daniels, the sassy heroine that makes him want to change all his rules — for the first time ever. Get ready for love, angst, suspense, and scorching hot sexiness while these two find their way to happily ever after. With a twist that will keep you guessing until the very end, it's guaranteed to be a story that consumes you! USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry had this to say: "Unconscious Hearts is one of the best books I've read this year! Harper Sloan is a master at crafting pure, alpha-male perfection and Thorn Evans will steal your heart. This beautiful story will grip you with the first line and hold you tight until the last."

The USA Today bestselling Whiskey and Lies series continues with Whiskey Reveals, a spine-tingling romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan. Newspaper owner and reporter Fox Collins thought his one night stand was over for good until Melody Waters shows up back in Whiskey ready to open up her own dance studio. When one of Fox's interviews puts Melody once again in his presence, the two find it hard to stay away from each other. As the two circle one another, however, something else shocks them to their core, and a past Melody thought she'd hide from finds her. If the two aren't careful, their courtship will be too late.

Jessie Creswell and Callen Hayes meet in an abandoned train box car when they are 11 and 12 and bond over troubled childhoods. They play make believe, share adventures, and provide each other much needed escape from their less than pleasant home lives. When Callen fails to show up one day, Jessie is crushed. Ten years later, when Jessie and Callen meet again, she's a translator of ancient French documents, and he's a troubled composer attempting to find his lost muse. They share a whirlwind romance in the beautiful Loire Valley, where they are both staying temporarily, but both past wounds and circumstance are working against these reunited soul mates. Devastatingly romantic with an intriguing historical element woven through, More Than Words is Mia Sheridan at her best.

Sarah MacLean has a new release: the first book in her brand-new Bareknuckle Bastards series. Wicked and the Wallflower pays literary homage to dark, sexy, binge-worthy television, such as Taboo, Harlots, Ripper Street, and Peaky Blinders. With every scene, save one, set in the dark night of London during the early eve of the Victorian era, the series presents a cinematic, novel direction for this talented author. At the center of each story are three half-brothers brought up to compete viciously against one another for their father's title. To be honest, they are crime lords . . .but very noble ones! Set more in the dark streets of Covent Garden than in the glittering homes of Mayfair, this is a London unlike any romance readers might be well acquainted. And it's absolutely riveting.

Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis is a deeply heartwarming and humorous story about starting over and forgiveness. Where do you go when everything you thought you knew falls apart and you have to start over only to be confronted by the past you're running from? And can you learn to love and trust again after the biggest betrayal of your life?

Fixed Forever is the next book in Laurelin Paige's bestselling Fixed series. Before, there was Alayna. Obsessive and passionate, she was fixed on him. Before, there was Hudson. Controlling and solitary, once he found her, he wanted her forever. Now, they are the Pierces. And someone else is fixated on breaking them. This is the story of a marriage. This is what it means to be fixed forever.

In The Darkest Warrior by Gena Showalter, Puck — the prince of a desert realm — is possessed by the demon of Indifference. Because of this, he appears to be more monster than man, and anytime he feels emotion, he is punished. To gain his freedom, he must marry a certain human girl on the verge of immortality — then let her go. Except, affection and lust quickly grow from the union, leaving the fierce warrior reeling. Soon he will be forced to choose between desire for a life without the demon and desire for the woman he isn't sure he can live without.

Return to the de Vincent mansion and leave your morals at the door with Moonlight Seduction, the new sizzling novel from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout. Nicolette Bresson never thought she'd return to the de Vincent's estate. It's where she grew up, where her parents work, and where she got her heart broken by Gabriel de Vincent all those years ago. But with her mother sick, she has no choice but to go back to New Orleans and back to Gabe, a man she's never been able to resist. For Gabe, having Nikki back in his life, turns his world upside down. The girl he used to know has turned to a woman he can't ignore. They haven't been in the same house since they were teenagers, and things have definitely changed.

In Shameless King by Maya Hughes, Declan McAvoy is the cocky college hockey star ready to turn pro, and Makenna Halstead is the fiery ice queen who plays by the rules. When these two end up as lab partners, the sparks will fly as their undeniable chemistry grows. Not every king wears a crown, but he's got one semester to convince her to rule by his side.