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October might be spooky season for most of us, but when it comes to publishing, it’s very much a different holiday season in adult romance. And with New Book Tuesday falling on the 1st of the month, there’s a whole extra week’s worth of October releases to enjoy.
This month’s new adult romance books have a few witchy offerings that go bump in the night, but we’re pulling out the tinsel, decking the halls, and having a few latkes.
We’re here to round up what exciting new love stories are hitting shelves in October 2024, and of course, we’ll offer a few special recommendations as well.
Table of contents
All October 1 Adult Romance Releases
- Across the Star-Kissed Sea by Arlem Hawks (Proper Romance Regency Series, Regency Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- Deja Brew by Celestine Martin (Elemental Love Series #3, Paranormal Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London (Paranormal Romance) – – Amazon $19.00
- How to Help A Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein (The Sanctuary for Supernatural Creatures Series #1, Paranormal Romance) – Amazon $18.00
- Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake – Amazon $19.00
- Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Now Comes the Mist by Julie C. Dao (Now Comes the Mist Series #1, Paranormal Gothic Romance) – Amazon $19.99
- One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Snowed In by Catherine Walsh (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- 10 Things I Hate About Mistletoe by Codi Hall (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $19.99
- Until the Last Page by Chantal Gadoury (Wanderer of Pages Series #1, Romantasy) – Amazon $26.95
All October 8 Adult Romance Releases
- A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney (Paranormal Witchy Romance) – Amazon $29.99
- A Reign of Rose by Kate Golden (The Sacred Stones Series #3, Romantasy) – Amazon $19.00
- Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snowe (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone (Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $18.99
- Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Monarch by Sophie Lark (Grimstone Series #2, Romantic Thriller) – Amazon $17.99
- My Kind of Trouble by L.A. Schwartz (Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $31.99
- Regency Glad Tidings by Carla Kelly (Regency Romance) – Amazon $15.95
- Shoestring Theory by Mariana Dutra Sants Costa (LGBTQ+ Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $19.99
- The December Market by RaeAnne Thayne (Shelter Springs Series #2, Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- The Soulmate Project by Reese Ryan (Holly Grove Island Series #3, Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $9.99
- The Wedding Engagement by Zoe Allison (Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $19.00
- The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling (Graves Glen Series #3, Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $18.99
All October 15 Adult Romance Releases
- A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber (Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $24.00
- A Spell for Heartsickness by Alistair Reeves (The Rune Tithe Series #1, Romantasy) – Amazon $19.99
- A Winter Wish by Emily Stone (Contemporary Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.00
- Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon (Royal Artifactual Guild Series #1, Romantasy) – Amazon $30.00
- Eight Nights to Win Her Heart by Miri White (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $31.99
- Lightning in Her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland (Wild Magic Series, Paranormal Romance) – Amazon $19.00
- Mine for a Moment by Catharina Maura (Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark (LGBTQ+ Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $18.00
- Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction by Shannon Richard (Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Timber by Tate James (Hades Series #4, New Adult Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- Whispers Most Foul by Emma MacDonald (Dunhollow Academy Series #1, Romantasy) – Amazon $17.99
- Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner (Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $17.99
All October 22 Adult Romance Releases
- A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark Series #2, Paranormal Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Because Fat Girl by Lauren Marie Fleming (Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $17.99
- Christmas is All Around by Martha Waters (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- Cold Nights, Warm Hearts by Nora Roberts (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Hero for the Holidays by Maisey Yates (Four Corners Ranch Series #9, Western Romance) – Amazon $9.99
- Holding The Reins by Paisley Hope (Silver Pines Ranch Series #3, Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $18.00
- Lone Wolf in Lights by Stacey Kennedy (Naked Moose Series #2, Holiday Romance) – Amazon $12.99
- Much Ado About Margaret by Madeleine Roux (Regency Romance) – Amazon $18.00
- Playmaker by Deanna Faison (Hidden Attractions Series, Sports Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Snapshot by Kay Cove (Lessons in Love Seires #2, Contemporary Romance) – Amazon $19.99
- The Anti-Social Season by Adele Buck (First Responders Series #2, Holiday Romance) – Amazon $12.99
- The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Anne Long (Palace of Rogues Series #8, Regency Romance) – Amazon $9.99
- The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy (Holiday Romance) – Amazon $19.00
- The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore (Dream Harbor Series #3, Holiday Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- The Gentleman’s Confession by Anneka R. Walker (Matchmaking Mamas Series #3, Regency Romance) – Amazon $17.99
- The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells by Rachel Greenlaw (Paranormal Witchy Romance) – Amazon $18.99
- Ultimate Justice by Tee O’Fallon (K-9 Special Ops Series #3, Romantic Suspense) – Amazon $8.99
All October 29 Adult Romance Releases
- Apples Dipped in Gold by Scarlett St. Clair (Fairy Tale Retelling Series #2, Romantasy) – Amazon $12.99
- Sleeping with the Frenemy by Natalie Caña (Vega Family Love Stories Series #3, Romantic Comedy) – Amazon $18.95
Bonus Action Adult Romance Picks for October 2024
If you’re looking for a recommendation from that overwhelming stacked list of great reads, we’ve got you covered. Here are the books that caught our eye this month.
Deja Brew by Celestine Martin
- Publisher: Forever
- Length: 368 Pages
- Release Date: October 1, 2024
- ARC Received: Yes
Deja Brew puts a Halloween spin on Groundhog Day. Former celebrity chef Sirena Caraway is having a terrible October, in large part because her magical cooking powers are on the fritz. So, she makes a wish for a second chance… only to find herself back on October 1st, doing the whole month over again. And of course, she once again finds herself running into irresistible magician Gus Dearworth – who just might be the ticket to getting her magic fixed. I love a witchy romance and a time travel premise, so this one is sure to be a delight.
Amazon: $17.99
How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein
- Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
- Length: 368 Pages
- Release Date: October 1, 2024
- ARC Received: Yes
Listen, I’m not normally much of a werewolf fan, but I couldn’t resist the “What We Do in the Shadows meets Gilmore Girls” pitch of this one. Cassandra returns to her hometown, only to find her former best friend waiting on her grandmother’s doorstep. He can help her figure out her magic, but at a price – he needs her to brew the potions that help him manage the whole werewolf situation.
Amazon: $18.00
I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone
- Publisher: Avon
- Length: 288 Pages
- Release Date: October 8, 2024
- ARC Received: No
We love a house-swap rom-com during the holidays, and I’ll Be Gone for Christmas promises to deliver those The Holiday vibes. Bee Tyler and Clover Mills are ready for a break from their normal lives, so they hit up the house-swap app Vacate. Soon, they’re living in each other’s hometowns and getting tangled up in each other’s lives in unexpected ways. Clover can’t keep herself away from Bee’s gorgeous sister, while Bee finds herself drawn to Clover’s ex-fiance. Sounds dramatic. I’m in.
Amazon: $18.99
Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
- Publisher: Berkley
- Length: 368 Pages
- Release Date: October 8, 2024
- ARC Received: Yes
Amanda Elliot writes mouthwatering foodie romances, so I was thrilled to see this Hanukkah-themed one on the release schedule this year. Love You a Latke finds Abby Cohen in the worst mood. Her most annoying customer, Seth, won’t stop stopping by her cafe and the tourism board decided that it’s her job to plan their new Hanukkah festival, just because she’s the only Jewish board member. As she struggles to make it happen, she finds herself stuck working with the last person she wants – Seth himself. Oh, and he’ll only agree to help her if she does a favor in return. All Abby has to do is pretend to be that Nice Jewish Girlfriend his parents keep badgering him about, and he’ll totally help with the festival.
Amazon: $18.99
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Looking for a little less Christmas and a little more Halloween for your October reading needs? Check out last month’s perfectly spooky new release list.
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