Hello Gemmies! It's a new year and I'm looking forward to twelve months full of fantastic and spicy fantasy / paranormal romance reads. If you have been following me for a while, you know I have a few favorite authors that are auto buys, like Suzanne Wright and Juliette Cross. And Lucky me they both have releases out next year!
Here is a list of 23 books I am excited to read this year. These are all new releases in 2023. This is not a full list of everything I would like to read, especially since a lot of authors I read are Independently published and can release at anytime.
Golden By Shannon Mayer
Release Date: February 27, 2023
A brand new paranormal romance dubbed as The Little Mermaid meets Loki. Golden is a dark, twisted retelling that’s anything but a Fairy Tale. In this world, foes look like friends, the heroes are deliciously wicked, and you’ll never see the end coming. We also get book two in July! I'm so excited to start this new series.
Hell Bent By Leigh Bardugo
Release Date: January 10, 2023
Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. The Ivy League is going straight to hell in the sequel to the wildly popular Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. I've heard so many good things about this series, and cannot wait to read books one and two together.
The Wicked In Me By Suzanne Wright
Release Date: January 12, 2023
A new romantic fantasy and the first book in a new series called the Devil's Cradle. We first met the Aeons when they made a cameo in the Deep In Your Veins series. In true Suzanne Wright fashion, I'm sure this series will be sizzling hot, fun, and full of action, adventure, and romance.
Hunted By Fate By Shannon Mayer
Release Date: February 27, 2023
A new romantic fantasy and the second book in the Alpha Territories series. Plucked out of the Collector’s Pens, auctioned off to a vampire contingent, and sent across the ocean to the Alpha Territories. Book One Taken By Fate was sooo good! I cannot wait to continue on with this series.
A Game of Malice and Greed By Caroline Peckham / Suzanne Valenti
Release Date: March 03, 2023
This is the first book in a new dark fairy tale retelling from the bestselling fantasy romance authors of Zodiac Academy. I am really looking forward to reading this gem but I am also scared. This sister writing duo is not afraid to put their readers through some pain!
When He's Torn By Suzanne Wright
Release Date: March 10, 2023
A new romantic fantasy and the fifth installment in the Olympus Pride series. This is Bailey and Deke’s story and I cannot wait! I love Bailey and all of her crazy antics. I just know the book will be a lot of fun. A cover and official synopsis were not available at the time this post was written.
The Ashes and the Star Cursed King By Carissa Broadbent
Release Date: March 15, 2023
A new romantic fantasy and the second book in the Crown of Nyaxia duology. I have heard so many good things about this vampire fantasy and I can't wait to read both books one and two together.
Spy X Family Vol 9 By Tatsuya End
Release Date: March 21, 2023
This is my favorite manga series! The storyline is so wholesome and fun and action packed, it has something for everyone to enjoy. I cannot wait to continue on with this newest volume.
TCOOAC By J Bree
Release Date: March 28, 2023
Everyone mark your calendars, J Bree is bringing us a brand new fantasy romance series called The Mortal Fates. We don't have a title or blurb, just an acronym, and that's all I need at the point LOL. I really enjoyed the Bonds That Tie series and am curious to see where J Bree will take us next.
Bewitched By Laura Thalassa
Release Date: April 18, 2023
A new romantic witch fantasy and the first book in the Bewitched series. This story is set in in the world of the Bargainer series. Do I need to know anything else? Sign me up!
Grim and Bear It By Juliette Cross
Release Date: May 03, 2023
This is my most anticipated release of the year! We are finally getting Clara and Henry's story in the sixth and final installment of the Stay a Spell series. A new romantic fantasy full of witchy and grim reaper goodness!
Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade By Shannon Mayer / Kelly St Clare
Release Date: May 22, 2023
A continuation in the world of Honey and Ice . . .with new characters, new loves, and new enemies . This book is the second in the twisting, turning story of Silver and her two men. I have a whole plan to binge the Honey and Ice Trilogy along with this series in April/May. I can't wait!
Glitter By Shannon Mayer
Release Date: July 03, 2023
The second book in the Golden Wolf series by fantasy/paranormal romance extraodinarie Shannon Mayer. I'll be starting the series this year, but I'm predicting I will love it!
Gold By Raven Kennedy
Release Date: June 08, 2023
This is a new fantasy romance and the fifth and final book in the Plated Prisoner series. I've been waiting for this final book to come out so I can binge the entire series all at once.
Claimed By Fate By Shannon Mayer
Release Date: July 03, 2023
A new romantic fantasy and the third book in the Alpha Territories series. Books two and throw come out this year so you can binge the series! Book One Taken By Fate was sooo good! I cannot wait to continue on with this series.
Hunted By Suzanne Wright
Release Date: July 6, 2023
The next installment in the Dark In You series. We are getting Larkin and Teague's story!! This is my favorite series by Suzanne Wright and I cannot wait to read this book! A cover and official synopsis were not available at the time this post was written.
The Rebel King By Gina Maxwell
Release Date: July 25, 2023
A new romantic fantasy and the second book in the Deviant Kings series. We return to the darkly sensual world of the Fae in Vegas where all your otherworldly pleasures can come true. The first book The Dark King was so good and I can't wait to continue on with the series. Each book is a standalone and can be read separately.
Throne of the Fallen By Kerri Maniscalco
Release Date: October 03, 2023
Throne of The Fallen is a new adult fantasy romance standalone set in the Kingdom of The Wicked universe and is told from both Envy’s perspective and a brand new character—Miss Camilla Antonius. Artist, art dealer, and secret keeper. Umm what?!?!??! just take my money now!
TBD By Suzanne Wright
Release Date: October 23, 2023
Suzanne is bringing us another contemporary romance set in the city of Redwater – the setting of Shiver, The Favor and Wear Something Red.
Wolves of Berlin By Caedis Knight
Release Date: TBD
Book three in the Blood Web Chronicles is headed to Berlin!!!! When Saskia learns that the answer to her sister's disappearance may be linked to Werewolves in Germany, she's on a plane to Berlin faster than you can say Lederhosen. This book was originally set to release in 2022 but got pushed back. I hope we get it in 2023!
Zodiac Academy 9 By Caroline Peckham / Suzanne Valenti
Release Date: TBD
The sister duo recently announced on a Facebook live that there will in fact be a ninth book in the Zodiac Academy series. They promise this is the absolute last one! I really hope so, because even though I love the series, I feel it has gone on too long. There is no title or release date yet, but I'm assuming it will be released in December.
Mercy Thompson 14 By Patricia Briggs
Release Date: TBD
Everyone's favorite Volkswagen mechanic will be back with a whole new story in 2023! I can't wait to see what mayhem Mercy finds herself in next. I also can't wait to see the book cover. Daniel Dos Santos created the most beautiful ART!
Soul of a Witch By Harley Laroux
Release Date: TBD
Soul of a Witch the third and final book in the Souls Trilogy is coming in 2023! This is the one I've been waiting for: Callum and Everly's story. I'm so excited to see how this tale will end, and cannot wait!
Are you looking forward to any of these new releases? Let me know by leaving a comment below. Happy Reading!