Upcoming Book Releases in December 2020

Discover all the best, upcoming releases in romance coming this December 2020. These are the new releases that I’m most looking forward to reading and which you should mark on your to read list.

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Book list of the upcoming new romance book releases for December 2020.

New Romance Book Releases Coming in December 2020

Are you ready for the last new romance book releases of 2020? I always look forward to upcoming releases and there a large number that I’m looking forward to checking out this December.

A number of my most favorite authors are releasing new books this month and MANY authors are dropping new releases on December 1.

I may have to take that day off and make it a reading day!

The most exciting news for the month is a new book series from Ilsa Madden-Mills, Meghan Quinn and Adriana Locke.

Kings of Football, a new adult series, sounds OH SO GOOD with the first book releasing December 3. Check out each of the these new releases below!

December Releases Variety

This month’s most anticipated book releases are also full of variety, so no matter your pleasure in the romance book genre, you’re bound to find something you can’t wait to read.

I’m personally loving all the enemies to lovers and fake relationship stories, plus I can’t wait to check out some holiday romances and a reverse harem book.

December also has some new historical romance novels from must read authors that I’m looking forward to picking up.

Check out all of these upcoming book releases to see what you should add to your must read list and keep up to date with all new releases on my upcoming releases page.

New Romance Book Releases from My Favorite Authors

Loverboy by Sarina Bowen is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Loverboy
by Sarina Bowen

Romantic Suspense
December 1, 2020

Growing up Gunnar was from the wrong side of the tracks and Posy was the pampered princess he wanted to impress.

Years later their paths cross again as Gunnar goes undercover to catch a murderer on the loose. A murderer who likes to spend time in Posy’s pie shop.

If Sarina Bowen is writing it, I’m in. I loved the first book in The Company series so I’m looking forward to checking this new release out!

Amazon | Goodreads

The Revenge Pact by Ilsa Madden-Mills is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

The Revenge Pact
by Ilsa Madden-Mills

Enemies to Lovers Romance, Football Romance
December 3, 2020

River Tate is the king of football on campus. His only weakness is Anastasia the girl who he tries to ignore because she’s his frat brother’s girlfriend.

Antastasia is the queen of nothing and her only weakness is River, the footballer who hates her. He may pretend she doesn’t exist but when her life crashes down, he’s the one to pick her up and make their revenge pact.

Hearing about the new series, Kings of Football, kicking off with this new release made me SO incredibly happy. Madden-Mills writes AMAZING college sports romance books so I have high hopes for this romance book and will be reading it ASAP.

Amazon | Goodreads

Steele Steele by Sawyer Bennett is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Steele
by Sawyer Bennett

Second Chance Romance, Hockey Sports Romance
December 8, 2020

Steele has been married to hockey for years which hasn’t left much time for his actual wife. Can he refocus and save his marriage and his family before it’s too late?

Yes! A romance book about a married couple. These seem to be few and far between so I can’t wait to see what Bennett has in store with this one.

Amazon | Goodreads

The Romantic Pact by Meghan Quinn is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

The Romantic Pact
by Meghan Quinn

Friends to Lovers Romance, Football Romance
December 10, 2020

We made a pact growing up, never to get romantic with each other – never fall in love. But now I’m on a road trip Germany to honor my Pops with the one girl I can’t have.

And I’m about to break that pact. 

This one had me at Meghan Quinn and….yeah, just Meghan Quinn actually. I love her sports guys romance books and this one sounds so incredibly good.

Amazon | Goodreads

Misunderstood by R.L. Mathewson is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Misunderstood
by R.L. Mathewson

Young Adult Romance
December 26, 2020

Sebastian Bradford is struggling, trying to figure out how everything went wrong so quickly.

Mikey Campbell loves her family, baseball, and teasing a smile out of her best friend. She’d never met anyone like Sebastian before but he’s just so serious and she’s determined to find out why.

The first romance book kicking off the Neighbor from Hell YA Series featuring Sebastian Bradford.

A new series from R. L. Mathewson? Yes! The next generation of Bradfords is coming and I will be curling up with this one after Christmas!

Amazon | Goodreads

More Upcoming Book Releases for December:

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke
by Loretta Chase

Historical Romance
December 1, 2020

In Chase’s take on The Taming of the Shrew, highly opinionated Cassandra Pomfret is about to lose her reputation and tarnish her family’s name – all because of the troublemaking ways of The Duke of Ashmont.

Ashmont realizes he has no choice but to marry Cassandra rather than damager her reputation, but it remains if they will survive each other.

Loretta Chase is an author I’ve been meaning to read for so very long so this may be the one for me to finally check out her work.

Amazon | Goodreads

How to Catch a Queen by Alyssa Cole is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

How To Catch a Queen
by Alyssa Cole

Royal Romance
December 1, 2020

When Shanti Mohapi weds the king of Njaza, her dream of becoming a queen finally comes true. But it’s nothing like she imagined. They may have had an arranged marriage but their connection is real and immediate.

Despite her new standing as Queen, Shanti is still seen as an outsider by her subjects. And when turmoil erupts in their kingdom and their marriage, Shanti goes on the run, leaving Sanyu to catch his queen. 

There’s something about arranged marriage stories that just get me. I love to see how the initial spark starts to burn into something truly lasting and this romance book sounds like a winner.

Amazon | Goodreads

Holiday With You is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Holiday With You
by Claudia Burgoa and Grahame Claire

A Small Town, Christmas Romance Book
December 1, 2020

Audrey’s headed to the small town of Winter Valley with the sole purpose of acquiring a bed and breakfast for her company. On her way to what could be the greatest deal of her career, she crashes into the truck of sexy, single dad Colin Bradford.

Stuck in town until Christmas Eve, Audrey can’t help but start to fall for the magical, small town…and for Colin.

What’s December without a holiday romance book to read? Small town mixed with Christmas cheer sounds like the perfect book to curl up with this month.

Amazon | Goodreads

Forever Wild by K.A. Tucker is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Forever Wild
by K.A. Tucker

Contemporary Romance, Christmas Novella
December 1, 2020

This Christmas novella continues the story that started with The Simple Wild of Calla and Jonah’s life together in Alaska.

Life in Alaska often has its own drama, but now Jonah and Calla are dealing with family drama this Christmas as their parents descend for the holidays.

With pressure to set a wedding date, meddlesome neighbors and family strife, this Christmas will be anything but simple.

I absolutely loved The Simple Wild and Wild at Heart so I can’t wait to read this novella continuing Calla and Jonah’s story!

Amazon | Goodreads

Hard to Hold by K. Bromberg is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Hard to Hold
by K. Bromberg

Sports Romance
December 1, 2020

Lennox Kincaid is a sports agent who needs to recruit Rush McKenzie for Major League Soccer and convince the bad boy footballer to stay and play in the states. The deal is important for both Lennox and Rush as both have damaged reputations they need to repair.

Now they’re sharing a house and keeping a no strings attached fling secret. What could possibly go wrong?

This is book 2 in the Play Hard series featuring four sisters set out to try to save their family business with each of them setting their sights on a different man to help them succeed.

Bromberg blew me away with the first book in this series so I can’t wait to read Lennox’s story and discover the man who steals her heart.

Amazon | Goodreads

The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It by Emma Hart is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It
by Emma Hart

Fake Relationship Romance
December 1, 2020

Holley’s ex-best friend and secret crush is back and now’s he’s a pro baseball pitcher and in need of a date for his sister’s wedding. She says yes to his ask, but she’s not so sure she can fake her feelings even after all these years.

I love fake relationship love stories so it was a no brainer adding this one to my most anticipated book release list. I can’t wait to see how Hart brings these two together.

Amazon | Goodreads

When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

When a Rogue Meets His Match
by Elizabeth Hoyt

Historical Romance, Enemies to Lovers Romance
December 1, 2020

Gideon Hawthorne has given the Duke of Windemere the last ten years of his life, working as his fixer. Ready to strike out on his own, the Duke asks one last task of him – to marry his niece, Messalina Greycourt. 

Messalina does not welcome her uncle’s request but accepts once Gideon offers her a comprise: as long as she plays the complacent wife, he promises to leave her alone until she asks for his touch.

Messalina enters her new marriage confident she won’t fall for her husband, but the more time she spends with him, the less she wants him to stay away.

Elizabeth Hoyt is another historical romance author who’s been on my must read list for some time. I love the set up of the marriage in this book and expect it to have some serious sexual tension.

Amazon | Goodreads

Not What I Expected by Jewel E. Ann is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Not What I Expected
by Jewel E. Ann

Enemies to Lovers Romance
December 6, 2020

After four kids and an end to her twenty-two-year marriage, Elsie Smith now finds herself attracted to the new guy in town.

The problem? Kael Hendricks is not only younger and anti-marriage, he’s also just opened a new business that’s threatening the livelihood of Elsie’s family’s store.

Ann captivated me with her earlier release this year, Fortuity, so I can’t wait to see how she writes this newly divorced woman and her new love.

Amazon | Goodreads

Lilac by B.B. Reid  is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020

Lilac
by B.B. Reid

Rockstar, Reverse Harem Romance
December 7, 2020

Lilac is the new guitarist for Bound but she wasn’t the first choice of the band mates. They are determined to get rid of her. She just has to survive the tour.

This book is kicking off my list of reverse harem romance books to read. The fact that it involves rock stars is a welcomed added bonus!

Amazon | Goodreads

Stay For Me by Corinne Michaels is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Stay For Me
by Corinne Michaels

Contemporary Romance, Single Parent Romance
December 8, 2020

Jacob has to leave Hollywood and move back to his hometown for a few months when he meets and falls for single mom, Brenna.

Never one for relationships, he’s now falling for Brenna and directing the middle school play instead of preparing for his next role. The more time he spends the Brenna, the more he wants to stay, but would it be better for Jacob to leave or stay?

It’s time I checked out Michaels Arrowood Brothers series and this one sounds perfect.

Amazon | Goodreads

Floored  is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

Floored
by Karla Sorensen

Surprise Pregnancy Romance, Sports Romance
December 9, 2020

A bit lonely in England while studying for her master’s program, Lia falls for the charms of Jude McAllister.

She didn’t realize the sexy man was a British football player, nor did she imagine their one-night stand would land her pregnant with his baby.

Oooh, a case of unknown identity? I love it! How can you not want to read a book about a sexy, English footballer?

Amazon | Goodreads

The Relationship Pact by Adriana Locke is a must read, upcoming book release coming in December 2020.

The Relationship Pact
by Adriana Locke

Fake Relationship Romance, Football Romance, Opposites Attract Romance
December 17, 2020

Larissa just needed football star Jake to pretend to be her boyfriend for five minutes. That’s all.

Pretending to like Jake is easy, but pretending what that their relationship pact isn’t turning into something more is hard. 

Yes, yes, yes to this book. I just love a good opposites attract, fake relationship romance. I’m sure it will be a great one in the Kings of Football series.

Amazon | Goodreads

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