7 Debut Romances to Add to Your TBR Pile Immediately

Let’s Talk About Love, by Claire Kann
It’s always a good sign when a book cover makes you smile. After Alice told her girlfriend about her asexuality, their relationship came to an end. Heartbroken and just a tad burned, Alice has put a halt to her dating. Besides, working at the library seems to provide enough of a distraction. Until Takumi becomes Alice’s new co-worker. As their working relationship becomes a growing friendship, Alice worries that there’s more between them. Given her how her previous relationship ended, will Alice risk telling Takumi about her feelings and her asexuality, or will she stick to her “no dating” rule?

Undefeated, by Stuart Reardon and Jane Harvey-Berrick
If you weren’t aware, Stuart Reardon is a rugby player turned romance cover model and Undefeated is his first foray into romance writing! Teaming up with an established romance writer, Reardon writes what he knows—a hunky, rugby playing hero. Nick Renshaw used to be on top of the British rugby world. Now he finds himself rather lost and without any direction. Dr. Anna Scott might be his only saving grace. As the rugby team’s psychologist, Anna knows she shouldn’t fraternize with players, but as Nick realizes Anna is more mysterious than he thought, their attraction to one another reaches levels that are hard to ignore.

Never Dare a Wicked Earl, by Renee Ann Miller
Never Dare a Wicked Earl is the first book in the Infamous Lords series, where a charming hero finds himself bedridden on account of an angry mistress. His new medical attendant is unfazed by his rakish and improper behavior, but Hayden Milton will do his damnedest to run her off, just like the two attendants before her. However, Sophia Camden is determined to stick it out, because resigning would mean Sophia’s dream of becoming a doctor would go up in flames. If she can make in ten days caring for Hayden, he’ll help her with her dream of succeeding in the medical field.

The Wedding Date, by Jasmine Guillory
One of the most anticipated romance debuts that I’ve seen in quite some time, The Wedding Date’s charm begins with its cover. Seriously, look at it! Alexa Monroe never thought getting trapped in an elevator would lead to posing as Drew Nichols’ fake girlfriend at his ex’s wedding. But Drew is cute and the opportunity sounds too adventurous to resist. Though when the wedding ends and their ruse comes to an end, both Alexa and Drew realize they can’t stop thinking about one another. Too bad they don’t live near one another and their own lives are too busy for love. Or, maybe they can make things work after all.

The Wolf at the Door, by Charlie Adhara
A gay romance with enemies forced to work together, The Wolf at the Door is the first book in a brand new paranormal romance series. An attack by a werewolf turns Agent Cooper Dayton’s life upside down as he’s transferred to the secretive Bureau of Special Investigations. Unfortunately, his new partner is a rather curmudgeonly werewolf named Oliver Park. As part of a werewolf organization, Park’s role is maintain the professional and relatively peaceful relationship between wolf and man. But when people start going missing, Cooper and Oliver must strengthen their uneasy trust before all hell breaks loose.

Forbidden by Faith, by Negeen Papehn
Sometimes, there is more standing in the way of romance than uncertain feelings or workplace etiquette. In Forbidden by Faith, the main crux of the romance is the difference of cultures and religions and I’m so excited to dig into this one. Sara recognizes an instant attraction when she meets fellow Iranian, Maziar, but Sarah is Muslim and Maziar is Jewish. How will their differing faiths unite or divide them? Forbidden by Faith promises to provide a thought-provoking and incredibly interesting star crossed romance in this debut.

The Kiss Quotient, by Helen Hoang 
If you’re looking for a cute new contemporary romance, The Kiss Quotient is one you’ll definitely want to pick up. Stella Lane is deeply in love with math, and it’s that love that’s given her a demanding, but rewarding job. Unfortunately, the combination of her work schedule with her inexperience in social and romantic situations has Stella feeling like she’s missed out a few important things. Namely, love. Enter escort, Michael Phan. Stella hires him to educate her on courtship and seduction, but when Michael’s lessons end, will Stella be able to put them to use with anyone else? Or perhaps the student will become the master!
Which debut romances are you excited to read this year?