Ready for some sexy and saucy new romance book recommendations? Of course you are! I teamed up with fellow reviewer, blogger, and podcaster Tamara Ford of Shelf Addiction to bring you our top romance book picks for this Valentine's Day. Of course, romance is evergreen, so these sweet and sexy stories will keep you warm alllll year round. *wink* Tamara and I chatted about our top picks across two podcast episodes—Part 1 on Shelf Addiction and Part 2 on GraveTells. Each episode features TEN romance books (5 from each of us) that cover a generous spectrum of romance genres. From kinky to young adult, there's something here for every reader.

Poison and psy and bears, oh my! This first story in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling Trinity series prowls into the land of the bear shifters, and they are at once lovable and ferocious. Bear Alpha Valentin Nikolaev has his eye on Silver Mercant, and he isn't frightened away by her forever dedication to the controversial Silence protocol. A paranormal romance full of boisterous laughter, big hearts, and unbreakable ties, Silver Silence is exactly what the Psy-Changeling series needed to reboot and reinvigorate.

Awakened by the Wolf kicks off the Wahyas of Walker’s Run series by Kristal Hollis, and the series is off to a promising start. This book has steam, romance, and plenty of humor. A recommended read!

The Tides of Darkness series is off to a wonderfully strong start! It’s got a distinct and relatable cast of characters, rich mythology, intense action, and great twists. The overarching mystery of what happened to Sidney's parents and how she fits into what's going on in the city is intriguing and suspenseful, and there are moments of heartbreak that add weight to the story. Oh, and of course there's romance (and heat!) to spice things up. The ending both satisfies the reader and teases greater things to come. I can’t wait to see where this goes next.