Top new romance books in December 2025
Last updated:
December 16, 2025
December 2025 featuring new releases by Navessa Allen, Kyra Parsi, Rina Kent, Lana Ferguson, Ella Fields, Stacia Stark, Kathryn Moon, Cate C. Wells, Morgan Bridges, Sadie Kincaid and many more.
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Snowed In by Navessa Allen
Ella Jones knows what to expect from the long, hard winters in the northern reaches of mostly boredom and monotony, broken up with a bit of skiing or quality time spent with her family. Which leaves her utterly unprepared for the arrival of Benjamin Kakoa, a professional athlete turned advocate in need of a break from fame and notoriety... -
![Hate Me Like You Mean It by Kyra Parsi]()
Hate Me Like You Mean It by Kyra Parsi
He’s the undisputed loathe of my life. My blood-sworn nemesis. And the man whose toilets I have to scrub for the next thirty days. How’s your week going? It’s inspiring, really—the son of a single mother from humble beginnings rises to become one of the most successful men on the planet, then goes off to exact revenge on the spoiled, bratty heiress he’s been dying to strangle since preschool...office · humor · contemporary · m-f · from hate to love · forced proximity · vengeance · sassy heroine · super rich hero · tycoon -
![Sweet Venom by Rina Kent]()
Sweet Venom by Rina Kent
**The limited deluxe edition comes with foiling, printed edges, and exclusive art**From New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent comes the second book in the Vipers series, a dark hockey romance set in a glamorous secret world.Can I outrun his merciless obsession?I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder.I froze, pretended I saw nothing, hoping I could leave it behind...hockey · dark · sports · contemporary · m-f · suspense · new adult · audiobook · sweet heroine · past-child-abuse -
![The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson]()
The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson
Two wolf shifters reluctant to love discover there’s no fighting the call of the wild in this steamy romance by USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson...werewolves · humor · paranormal · contemporary · fantasy · shapeshifters · omegaverse · grumpy sunshine · length-long · audiobook -
![Bloodthirsty Beloved: A Romantasy Standalone by Ella Fields]()
Bloodthirsty Beloved: A Romantasy Standalone by Ella Fields
King Brey and Queen Ethel were once in love—until they became husband and wife.While Brey was instantly infatuated upon meeting his betrothed, the arrangement made by her father was an unwelcome surprise for Ethel. Forced to surrender all she knew, Ethel did so reluctantly, and her torn heart broke her husband’s... -
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![We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark]()
We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark
From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros...fantasy · horror · magic · political-intrigue · dark · found-family · vampires · paranormal · urban fantasy · forced proximity -
![The Alpha of Grave Hills by Kathryn Moon]()
The Alpha of Grave Hills by Kathryn Moon
She's an omega in hiding.Broken hearted and rejected by her beta, Brigid Grant has spent the last five years in self-imposed exile. When her former lover comes sniffing at her door, demanding she take her place back in his bed or lose her sanctuary, Brigid knows it would break more than her heart to agree. There's only one person powerful enough to keep her out of another man's reach...historical · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · m-f · small town · alpha male · non-human-hero · dragon shifter · dual-pov -
![Silent Flames by Cate C. Wells]()
Silent Flames by Cate C. Wells
He broke my heart. I blew up his world.I thought my husband loved me—until I walked in on his Director of Finance riding him like a cowgirl.Adrian and I never made sense on paper. When we met, I was working for minimum wage. No family. No degree. He was a billionaire Maddox brother, fifteen years older than me and a titan of Wall Street.I thought it had to be love... -
![Depraved Devotion by Morgan Bridges]()
Depraved Devotion by Morgan Bridges
The Joker meets Pen Pal in this dark, forbidden romance where a criminal psychologist enters a game of cat and mouse with her serial killer patient. My patient is stalking me… and he’s a psychopath. I’ve dedicated my life to understanding the darkest corners of the human psyche, but nothing prepares me for him. Ghost. The man is a brilliant, ruthless serial killer who thrives on chaos... -
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![My First Mistake by Sadie Kincaid]()
My First Mistake by Sadie Kincaid
What do you do when your boyfriend cheats on you six days before your brother’s wedding? The same wedding where you’re the maid of honor and the man who obliterated your heart eight years ago is the best man?I can tell you what you should not do. You should absolutely not have an emotional meltdown and let your soon to be sister-in-law find you crying into a glass of pink wine... -
![Pucking Feral: Part One by Lenore Rosewood]()
Pucking Feral: Part One by Lenore Rosewood
For two months, I've been hiding in the last place my NHL ex-fiancé would ever look.The home arena of the Ghosts—his team's fiercest rivals.I've survived by becoming invisible, avoiding cameras, and living in abandoned maintenance tunnels with a stolen ID badge. And it's working. At least until I meet the one alpha who understands what it's like to hide... -
![Scarred Alphas by Lenore Rosewood]()
Scarred Alphas by Lenore Rosewood
Scarred Alphas is Book #6 in the Ghost Alpha Unit series, and the second book in Cosima’s trilogy. It cannot be read as a standalone. Coming in Q3 2025... -
![Claimed by the Rockstars: Part Two by River Ramsey, Harper Lennox]()
Claimed by the Rockstars: Part Two by River Ramsey, Harper Lennox
This is the second book in the Claimed by the Rockstars duet, an enemies-to-lovers secret girl AND secret omega OV RH with strong Phantom of the Opera vibes. With the exception of the Claimed by the Rockstars duet, the other books in the Fameverse are standalones and do not need to be read in order...contemporary · omegaverse · m-m · m-f · poly · m-m-f · dual-pov · first-person-pov · male-pov · anal sex -
![How Not to Tame Your Human Tease by A.K. Caggiano]()
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease by A.K. Caggiano
Sugar and spice and everything naughty.A sunless city, a magical boundary, a demon around every corner—what could be better? Nothing, if you ask bright, bubbly Brioni. In fact, being trapped in the demon realm and assigned a letter carrier position might be the best thing that’s ever happened to her, even if she is one of only six humans in the entire town. Except there’s still something missing...fantasy · demons · paranormal · length-medium · dual-pov · third-person-pov · cheerful heroine · magic · m-f · spanking -
![At Whit's End by Bailey Hannah]()
At Whit's End by Bailey Hannah
A single mom struggling to raise her rebellious son finds unexpected support in a kind-hearted cowboy in this spicy romance from the author of Seeing Red and Change of Hart.She’s afraid she’s not enough. He’ll make damn sure she knows she is.Single mom Whitney Hart is, quite simply, overwhelmed. She’s struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Jonas...cowboys · single-mother · humor · contemporary · western · m-f · friends to lovers · slow burn · bondage · fem-dom -
![Deck My Halls: Happy Con-idays by Reese Rivers]()
Deck My Halls: Happy Con-idays by Reese Rivers
Blue is back. And so are the men she tricked on Halloween.Blue thought she had pulled off the perfect con by drugging three masked criminals, stealing their loot, and vanishing into the night. She thought she was home free. She was wrong.Now, she’s in Santa Monica for a high-stakes Christmas Eve heist, poised to ruin a corrupt billionaire and empty his safe... -
![The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Coloring Book by Laurie Gilmore]()
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Coloring Book by Laurie Gilmore
The official tie-in coloring book of the viral 4th book in the Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! 🍓✏️✏️✏️✏️Welcome to the Strawberry Patch Pancake House… THIS COZY COLORING BOOK FEATURES:🍓 37 hand-drawn romance and spring seasonal aesthetic designs🍓 Cozy, escapist coloring pages for stress release and relaxation🍓 Individually printed... -
![Crowntide by Alex Aster]()
Crowntide by Alex Aster
THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD!The highly anticipated fourth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster Some worlds deserve to be destroyed . . . Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor, Lark, no matter the cost... -
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![The Lost & Found Box Set by Catherine Cowles]()
The Lost & Found Box Set by Catherine Cowles
Looking for your next small town romance binge? The Lost & Found series is now available in a single bundle. Steamy romance, a heartfelt found family, and enough suspense to keep you guessing... -
![Tender Cruelty by Katee Robert]()
Tender Cruelty by Katee Robert
I was his wife. His lover. His sworn enemy. The ice queen to Olympus's most hated king.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hera and Zeus.*The barrier that's protected Olympus for generations has fallen. The enemy's breached the gates and the Thirteen are scrambling to protect themselves, their loved ones, and the city they've sworn to protect...contemporary · humor · from hate to love · new adult · fantasy · paranormal · audiobook · m-f · marriage of convenience · pregnancy -
![Craving Revenge by Michelle Heard]()
Craving Revenge by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.For years, I've been groomed to be my brother's shadow. To protect my father's heir, who will one day take over from him as the Kumichō of the Yakuza, I'mforced to dress and act like a man when I'm out in public...mafia · suspense · contemporary · contemporary · dark · angst · m-f · multicultural · from hate to love · marriage of convenience -
![The Cursed Horde King by Zoey Draven]()
The Cursed Horde King by Zoey Draven
A bewitching spy. A ruthless king. A love that could ignite a war.Amaia has worked hard to make her family proud. As the star apprentice to the pyroki master in Dothik, she’s weeks away from inheriting her mentor’s coveted post. But when her desperate brother begs her to take his place in the Heartstone Accords, a diplomatic exchange with their rival nation, she agrees to the unthinkable...aliens · magic · alpha male · fantasy · paranormal · from hate to love · first-person-pov · dual-pov · male-pov · m-f -
![Cross the Line by S.J. Sylvis, S. Massery]()
Cross the Line by S.J. Sylvis, S. Massery
Scarlett Wallace has hated me since the moment we met.Fine—feelings are mutual.When she transfers to Shadow Valley U, her dad’s brilliant idea has us living under the same roof as newly minted step-siblings, and she becomes impossible to ignore.Too stubborn. Too tempting. Too off-limits.But when I mess up with the wrong crowd, they demand repayment...sports · from hate to love · fighters · new adult · contemporary · m-f · stepsibling · college · explicit-open-door · suspense -
![Cross the Line by S. Massery, SJ Sylvis]()
Cross the Line by S. Massery, SJ Sylvis
Scarlett Wallace has hated me since the moment we met.Fine—feelings are mutual.When she transfers to Shadow Valley U, her dad’s brilliant idea has us living under the same roof as newly minted step-siblings, and she becomes impossible to ignore.Too stubborn. Too tempting. Too off-limits.But when I mess up with the wrong crowd, they demand repayment...from hate to love · sports · contemporary · cruel hero · hockey · suspense · college · found-family · alpha male · stepsibling -
![Sin Bin: Alternate Cover by Chelsea Curto]()
Sin Bin: Alternate Cover by Chelsea Curto
Brody Saunders is the best coach in the NHL. Grumpy, menacing and with two Stanley Cups under his belt as the head coach of the DC Stars, the last thing he should be doing is hooking up with his player’s younger sister. After the night of their one night stand almost ends in tragedy, he pulls away, vowing to pretend like their rendezvous ever happened... -
![Sin Bin by Chelsea Curto]()
Sin Bin by Chelsea Curto
Brody Saunders is the best coach in the NHL. Grumpy and menacing, the last thing he should be doing is hooking up with the younger sister of one of his players. After a night that almost ends in tragedy, he pulls away, vowing to pretend like their rendezvous ever happened.Hannah Everett is a world champion figure skater who doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life... -
![Dance of Thorns by Jagger Cole]()
Dance of Thorns by Jagger Cole
I’m forced to marry my dead best friend’s fiancé.Most people call me a freak. Damaged goods. Addict.The outcast daughter of the Marchetti crime family.A black sheep with a dark soul.But then one night, I fall into a darker one.Bane Antonov, the cold, villainously beautiful crown prince of the Antonov Bratva.A man covered in scars and ink... -
![Saddle to Sunup by Emmy Sanders]()
Saddle to Sunup by Emmy Sanders
He gave me my first kiss. I never expected he might be my last.LawsonEver since Oakley Beaumont skipped town, it feels as if my life has gone off the rails. Even worse than my divorce and moving back into my childhood bedroom at the Darling Ranch is the fact that I’m learning there’s a whole lot about myself I simply don’t know.Like whether or not I’m straight... -
![Devil's Dance by Layla Fae]()
Devil's Dance by Layla Fae
Slawa’s gods are at war, and I am the prize they fight for.I am broken. A piece of my soul burned away, leaving me hollow and unfeeling. I wander the caverns of Nawie, the only place that’s not entirely unsafe. When I can’t stand the boredom of a life with no meaning, I amuse myself watching Woland’s pitiful attempts to atone.He grovels. He begs. He brings me gifts... -
![MateHub: King by Marie Reynard]()
MateHub: King by Marie Reynard
Duke Moorhead's story!The release date is a placeholder and may change... -
![Knot Far to Fall by Devyn Sinclair]()
Knot Far to Fall by Devyn Sinclair
From USA Today Bestseller Devyn Sinclair come the long awaited novella about Slate City's favorite twin sister.The whole world knows my name, but they can’t give me what I want. No one can. Until them. Being a movie star isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Don’t get me wrong, I love it, but not everything is pretty dresses and wild parties...humor · omegaverse · first-person-pov · dual-pov · fated-mates · reverse harem · rockstars · rich heroine · famous heroine · insta-love -
![The Single Dad Collection by Melanie Harlow]()
The Single Dad Collection by Melanie Harlow
Love single dads and small town romance? This is for you.The Single Dad Collection includes four fan-favorite small town romances, featuring beloved heroes "Mack" MacAllister (IRRESISTIBLE, Cloverleigh Farms), Cole Mitchell (MAKE ME YOURS, Bellamy Creek), Dex Matthews (IGNITE, Cloverleigh Farms Next Generation), and Austin Buckley (RUNAWAY LOVE, Cherry Tree Harbor)... -
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![In a Second by Kate Canterbary]()
In a Second by Kate Canterbary
The last time Audrey Saunders saw Jude Bellessi, he begged her to ditch her wedding and run off with him. She said no. In her defense, she was already in the dress.Years later—divorced and done with relationships—Audrey runs right into the one man she never managed to forget. Except Jude isn’t the rebellious bad boy she remembers... -
![The Bodyguard Affair by Amy Lea]()
The Bodyguard Affair by Amy Lea
A secret romance writer discovers that the hottest story of summer might just be the one happening between her and the Prime Minister’s bodyguard, from the international bestselling author of Set On You.Andi Zeigler lives a double life. By day, she’s the no-nonsense, steadfast personal assistant to the Prime Minister of Canada’s wife... -
![My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O'Roark
Faking it never felt this good.Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother... -
![My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O'Roark
Faking it never felt this good.Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother... -
![The Christmas I Stole a Viscount by Alexandra Vasti]()
The Christmas I Stole a Viscount by Alexandra Vasti
Persephone Ballard has kidnapped a viscount. In her defense, it was her brother's fault. For ten years, Percy’s brother has been madly in love with a notorious actress. And for just as long, he’s refused to marry her to protect his wallflower little sister from scandal. But now that Percy’s firmly (and happily!) on the shelf, she’s had enough of her brother’s self-sacrifice... -
![Heir to the Second Line: Part One by Grace McGinty]()
Heir to the Second Line: Part One by Grace McGinty
The Second Line lived, and their resurrection threatened the fragile happiness that Avalon has finally achieved.Avalon Halhed was actually content. She’d go as far as to say she was even happy. She was in love. She had friends, a community, a damn pet.Until a shockingly beautiful man walked through the gates of Boellium and ruined everything. The Heir to the Second Line shouldn’t exist... -
![Born of Flames and Sacrifice by Scarlett St. Clair]()
Born of Flames and Sacrifice by Scarlett St. Clair
A prequel novella in the world of Adrian x Isolde by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Scarlett St...
