11 of the Sexiest New Reads to Heat Up Your Winter

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

I'm author Lisa Renee Jones, and as I'm releasing my third book in the Careless Whispers series, Surrender, on Jan. 9, I wanted to stop by and share my current top 11 (my lucky number) must reads. I hope you enjoy. Happy reading!

01
Big Shot by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde

Big Shot by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde

Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde are teaming up to give their readers a delicious bad boy who falls for his best friend's little sister in Big Shot.

Out Jan. 17

02
Hollywood Prince by Kim Karr

Hollywood Prince by Kim Karr

Kim Karr is at it again with her steamy and quick-witted writing in her latest release, Hollywood Prince.

03
Your Inescapable Love by Layla Hagen

Your Inescapable Love by Layla Hagen

Your Inescapable Love is a sizzling friends-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Layla Hagen.

04
Commander in Chief by Katy Evans

Commander in Chief by Katy Evans

Katy Evans is painting the White House sexy as Matthew Hamilton steps in as Commander in Chief, and don't forget to read book one in Matt and Charlotte's intense duet, Mr. President!

05
Nova by Rebecca Yarros

Nova by Rebecca Yarros

Nova, book two in the Renegades series, is out in February by the lovely Rebecca Yarros — get ready for daredevil hotties! Read book one, Wilder, while you're waiting for Nova to come out!

Out Feb. 20

06
The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan

The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan

Paige's new roommate is going to be trouble. Not to mention he's her best friend's brother. Temptation is calling in this next sexy standalone from Kendall Ryan — The Room Mate.

Out Jan. 24

07
Melt by Helen Hardt

Melt by Helen Hardt

Jonah's story in the New York Times bestselling Steel Brothers Saga has begun! Melt is exactly what you'll do when you get a hold of this suspense- and emotion-filled book from Helen Hardt!

08
Power Game by Christine Feehan

Power Game by Christine Feehan

Power Game, book 13 (!!) in Christine Feehan's GhostWalker series, is out on Jan. 24! This woman is a POWERhouse writer (see what I did there), and I'm never disappointed when I pick up a book from her.

Out Jan. 24

09
Safe Bet by Monica Murphy

Safe Bet by Monica Murphy

A pretend relationship for a week . . . seems easy, but Wade and Sydney weren't prepared for the sparks to fly in this sweet and steamy new release. Monica Murphy is back with Safe Bet, plus two old favorites, Drew and Fable, return for Wade's story.

Out Jan. 10

10
The Knight by Skye Warren

The Knight by Skye Warren

Revenge and seduction in the game of love . . . Gabriel Miller and Avery James return in The Knight, part two of the positively sinful Endgame series! Be sure to read The Pawn, book one, first.

Out Jan. 31

11
Feversong by Karen Marie Moning

Feversong by Karen Marie Moning

MacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons return in the epic conclusion to the pulse-pounding Fever series, Feversong, where a world thrown into chaos grows more treacherous at every turn.

Out Jan. 17