Top new romance books in April 2025
Last updated:
April 30, 2025
April 2025 featuring new releases by Emily Henry, Lyla Sage, Morgan B. Lee, Abby Jimenez, Ana Huang, Lauren Roberts, Meghan Quinn, Cate C. Wells, Sara Cate, Meryl Wilsner and many more.
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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry...contemporary · humor · north-america · usa · georgia · forced proximity · grumpy sunshine · mystery · from hate to love · length-long -
![Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage]()
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
She’s the one that got away. He’s the one that never let her go.From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small-town romance in which past lovers get a second chance to rediscover what they lost“The perfect farewell . .contemporary · humor · western · cowboys · length-medium · m-f · second chances · small town · north-america · usa -
![Divine Fate by Morgan B. Lee]()
Divine Fate by Morgan B. Lee
I’m a demigod who was raised in hell. Now the gods say I earned the right to join them in Paradise.But an eternally peaceful existence as a goddess?Hard pass.Especially if it means I would never get to see them again.My thoughtful, merciless fae necromancer. My charmingly ferocious dragon shifter.My dreamy, unhinged Nightmare Prince.And my beautifully brutal ice elemental...witches · fated-mates · shapeshifters · fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · magic · demons · fae · monsters -
![Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez]()
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a playful yet deeply emotional romance where one date is all it takes for two people to know they're perfect for each other . . . until one of them moves 2,000 miles away the next day. There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close...humor · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · m-f · past-child-abuse · dual-pov · usa · california · minnesota · sassy heroine -
![King of Envy by Ana Huang]()
King of Envy by Ana Huang
He had everything he could’ve wanted…except her.Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.He saw her first. He wanted her first...mafia · dark · contemporary · super rich hero · black-mc · bwwm · m-f · multicultural · disabilities and marks · north-america -
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![Fearless by Lauren Roberts]()
Fearless by Lauren Roberts
Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya… And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate—and the fate of those around her—forever...young adult · fantasy · dark · from hate to love · magic · angst · m-f · royalty · tortured heroine · tortured hero -
![Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn]()
Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn
When a chance at being a bridesmaid turns into a chance at being a bride, how can she possibly refuse?Hudson Hopper is in trouble. After doing his business partner Jude a favor by hiring Jude’s younger sister Sloane, Hudson very quickly finds out that she is a massive distraction—especially since she’s now his assistant... -
![Made Man by Cate C. Wells]()
Made Man by Cate C. Wells
I’ve been in love with my neighbor Wyatt my whole life. He’s sweet. He’s shy. He’d do anything for me.My dad doesn’t approve.See, Wyatt’s dad is a country club type.And my dad?He’s the consigliere of the Corso crime syndicate.And there are some things no good man like Wyatt would ever do—not even for love.“Made Man” is a short story set in the Underboss Insurrection world... -
![The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate]()
The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate
I’ve been alone long enough.As a chart-topping country singer, I’m living the dream. While my family is all back in Austin, embracing their happily-ever-afters, I’m on the road on a sold-out tour.I should feel ecstatic, yet all I am is lonely.Maybe that’s why I find myself drawn to a fan who pops up at one of my shows...m-m · queer · contemporary · tortured hero · rockstars · men in uniform · dual-pov · male-pov · first-person-pov · lgbtqia hate -
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![My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner]()
My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner
Meryl Wilsner's spicy romance, their first with a nonbinary lead, where two lifelong best friends go on a nonrefundable honeymoon together and discover sometimes to find a happily ever after, you just have to ask.Elsie Hoffman has been engaged to her college boyfriend for a year and a half. Ginny Holtz has been in love with Elsie for almost a decade and a half...f-f · queer · new adult · contemporary · humor · friends to lovers · forced proximity · length-medium · m-f-x · anal sex -
![Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven]()
Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven
An unrequited love. A broken heart. A stolen secret. I’ve loved Kaldur of House Kaalium since the first moment I laid eyes on him. He’s a sinfully charming, lore-smoking playboy with a smile that makes me see stars. As the High Lord of Vyaan, his vast power and wealth extends throughout the entirety of our nation—and he’s as untouchable as he is devastatingly handsome...fantasy · alpha male · vampires · aliens · monsters · fated-mates · angst · m-f · pregnancy · dual-pov -
![His Juliet by Emilia Rossi]()
His Juliet by Emilia Rossi
RomeoThe Mafia is my family—the only thing I’ve ever known and all I’ve ever needed.Until her.Our worlds aren’t meant to collide. My life is darkness and she is light. I don’t deserve her, but I’m no longer confident I can stay away.His Juliet, book two in the Empire of Royals universe, is coming Spring 2025 (the current release date is just a placeholder)...mafia · dark · contemporary · age difference · m-f · childfree-couple · class difference · caretaking · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![Enchantra by Kaylie Smith]()
Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
Return to the world of USA Today bestselling BookTok favorite Phantasma in this spicy, stand-alone romantasy, where seven immortal siblings are trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek . . . until one mortal woman changes the rules. The print edition includes custom silver foiling on the cover. Welcome to Enchantra. There’s only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart...fantasy · paranormal · demons · magic · horror · dark · curvy heroine · independent heroine · sassy heroine · competent heroine -
![Crescent Kingdom by Tessa Hale]()
Crescent Kingdom by Tessa Hale
Never stop running. And no matter what, never let the world know who you really are. I’ve spent my whole life hiding. Training. Preparing. Hoping that no one will discover my secrets. What I can do. Who I am. And I’ve gotten so good at it, sometimes even I forget. Until them. The wolf pack with a ruthless reputation and a penchant for revenge. The protective fighter. The charming Brit...paranormal · reverse harem · fated-mates · werewolves · fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · poly · length-short -
![Change of Pace by Kayla Grosse]()
Change of Pace by Kayla Grosse
JESSE REEVES wants to live life to the fullest. After a Kawasaki Disease diagnosis and an ICD implant, she’s determined to make every moment count—including tackling her carefully curated bucket list.First on the list? A no-strings-attached one-night stand.Enter ASHER JAMISON, a charming stranger who helps her check that box. Their night together is everything she hoped for, and then some... -
![Broken Souls and Bones by L.J. Andrews]()
Broken Souls and Bones by L.J. Andrews
Together they’ll restore a divided kingdom—or burn it down—in this new romantasy from USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation LJ Andrews. Lyra Bien intended to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed king in the fortress of Stonegate...fantasy · magic · from hate to love · high fantasy · new adult · fated-mates · vikings · paranormal · forced proximity · found-family -
![When She Wishes by Ruby Dixon]()
When She Wishes by Ruby Dixon
Payton needs help on her farm. Heavily pregnant from a one-night-stand, she can't manage all the manual labor and is supposed to be on bedrest. An alien man from a cat-like warrior race arrives on her doorstep with an offer to work for room and board. Bodhrri will get to stay on the planet, and Payton will get an extra pair of hands to help out until her babies (yup, plural) are born...science fiction · futuristic · aliens · m-f · caretaking · pregnancy · sweet-hero · non-human-hero · working class hero · dual-pov -
![Wildest Dreams by L.J. Shen]()
Wildest Dreams by L.J. Shen
He’ll protect his best friend’s baby sister from anything…other than himself.RhylandDylan Casablancas is a forbidden fruit,Undeniably delicious, but one bite just might kill you.She’s my best friend’s baby sister, a single mom, and a royal pain in the ass... -
![Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory]()
Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
A captivating and sizzling new queer romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved...contemporary · f-f · queer · black-mc · african-american · length-long · dual-pov · california · bisexual · secret-relationship -
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![Rebound by Sadie Kincaid]()
Rebound by Sadie Kincaid
They say love is all you need.They’re wrong.Sometimes, no matter how much you want to stop it from happening, you have to watch the person you love most in the world slip through your fingers. Even when it feels entirely wrong, you can still find yourself sitting in a lawyer’s office with your spouse, negotiating the terms of your divorce... -
![Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert]()
Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert
He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus.*Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen…right into the rough hands of Olympus's own Poseidon...queer · paranormal · contemporary · fantasy · super rich hero · humor · first-person-pov · dual-pov · age difference · forced proximity -
![The Penalty by J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon]()
The Penalty by J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon
I’ve been kept away from my destiny as long as I’ve been alive.I'm the bastard, banished from Manhattan, and forbidden from my dream of playing college hockey for the Gods because no one can find out about me... -
![Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Obsessively Yours is a standalone novel in a series of interconnected standalones. While the books may contain mild spoilers for each other, the plots are not that serious, and the books can be read in any order...fantasy · fae · magic · m-f · class difference · grumpy sunshine · caretaking · forbidden love · friends to lovers · other-man-woman -
![The High Priestess by Michelle Heard]()
The High Priestess by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.As the eldest daughter of Ilias Dimitrou, I’m next in line to become the head of the Greek mafia. I’m getting good at putting on an act while I learn everything I need to know about the organization, but behind closed doors, I’m terrified...mafia · suspense · contemporary · m-f · competent heroine · angst · age difference · hurt-comfort · insta-love · caretaking -
![In Good Company by Kat Singleton]()
In Good Company by Kat Singleton
From the #1 bestselling billionaire romance author of Black Ties & White Lies comes an all new series set at an exclusive country club in the Hamptons. In Good Company is an ex's brother, billionaire, private chef, forced proximity romance.Callahan Hastings is relentless when it comes to getting what he wants, and what he wants is me–to be his private chef in the Hamptons for the summer... -
![Crossing Arizona by Bree Wiley]()
Crossing Arizona by Bree Wiley
He was my home when I had nowhere else to go.XedMatty's the only person who ever mattered to me. Since we were seven years old, he's been my rock, my anchor, and the light guiding me to safety when the world got too dark.Then Hannah was born, and she became the glue holding us in place. It wasn’t perfect, but it was ours—a life we built with our together... -
![BABE 2025: Bitemarks And Bewitching Edition by Jaymin Eve, Tate James, Katie May, Cassie Laelyn]()
BABE 2025: Bitemarks And Bewitching Edition by Jaymin Eve, Tate James, Katie May, Cassie Laelyn
BABE 2025 Charity Anthology - Magical EditionFeaturing stories from attending JAYMIN EVE & TATE JAMES ALISHA WILLIAMS APRIL MOON BECCA SEYMOUR BRANDI ELLEDGE CASSIE LAELYN HEATHER RENEE K.L. STEELE KATIE MAY LILLIANA ROSE MARIE CARDNO & ZOE CHANT MIA HARTSON SELINA A... -
![Born into Darkness by Sonja Grey]()
Born into Darkness by Sonja Grey
She’s my light in the darkness. Maxim:Kidnapped, tortured, and chained to a wall…It’s not at all how I imagined meeting the love of my life.Music has always been my passion,but as soon as I see Talia Medvedev, I know things have changed.I become obsessed, and instead of the familiar black-and-white keys, it’s her body I want to play—her moans, the beautiful music I want to hear...virgin hero · mafia · contemporary · m-f · virgin heroine · graphic-violence · torture-mcs · dual-pov · first-person-pov · usa -
![The Accidental Marriage by Nadia Lee]()
The Accidental Marriage by Nadia Lee
Having been kidnapped by his mother at age ten and left to die in a fire, billionaire lawyer Ares Huxley trusts no one... -
![Whispers and Wildfire by Claire Kingsley]()
Whispers and Wildfire by Claire Kingsley
He’ll save her from the nightmare in her past.Luke Haven has an adrenaline problem. As in, he can’t get enough.His squeaky-clean, nice-guy reputation in his small town isn’t a lie. But it’s not the whole truth, either. Although his real problem? He’s not even sure what he’s searching for.Melanie Andolini never thought she’d be starting over in her thirties... -
![Dance of Ruin by Jagger Cole]()
Dance of Ruin by Jagger Cole
He’s my villain, my ruin, my sweetest damnation.I've always been a good girl.The brilliant ballerina. The perfect politician’s daughter.That is, until my father declares war on the Barone Mafia family, and I become the price to pay.Now, the devil himself has his claws in me.Nico Barone is a beautiful nightmare wrapped in leather and ink...mafia · m-f · suspense · bdsm · dark · contemporary · multicultural · east-asian-mc · bad boys · possessive hero -
![Daughter Of The Ninth Line: Part One by Grace McGinty]()
Daughter Of The Ninth Line: Part One by Grace McGinty
Every year, on the first day of spring, each of the Twelve Lines of Ebrus sends a conscript to enrol in Boellium War College, the training ground for Ebrus' Dawn Army. Some come willingly, others not so much... -
![Lady of The Lake by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers]()
Lady of The Lake by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers
Nia finds herself entangled in a world of lies and betrayal, where the truth is as elusive as the Dream Stalker himself. Now trapped in a perilous court, she must navigate her own web of deceit while honing her magic. Every ally may be an enemy, and every word could be her last. In this treacherous world, survival depends on mastering her powers as Lady of the Lake... -
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![Princess of Vengeance by Eva Ashwood]()
Princess of Vengeance by Eva Ashwood
Princess of Vengeance is the explosive final book in the Pretty Ruthless Monsters series.Note:The blurb below contains spoilers for the previous books.So I'd HIGHLY recommend not reading it until you've finished reading the first three books in the series. You've been warned!***“Your life is forfeit.”Those four words are more than a death sentence...contemporary · mafia · new adult · from hate to love · length-long · audiobook · poly · reverse harem · arranged marriage · vengeance -
![Off Limits by Willow Dixon]()
Off Limits by Willow Dixon
AsaFor eight years I’ve lived in the shadow of my golden child stepbrother. Dex is everything our parents want in a son, and I’m the weirdo who can’t seem to get his life together.After getting renovicted from my apartment, I’m forced to ask Dex for help. He agrees to let me stay with him while I find a new place, but neither of us is happy about it...m-m · from hate to love · forced proximity · found-family · queer · hurt-comfort · contemporary · stepsibling · humor · grumpy sunshine -
![Wait in the Truck by Leila James, Shauna Mairéad]()
Wait in the Truck by Leila James, Shauna Mairéad
Readers on BOOKTOK are calling this book hilariously dark and obsessively addictive.Heads or tails? The flip of my coin decides how I end your life.My obsession with Sage Everett runs deeper and darker than the water of Black River—the boundary that divides our land.I’ve spent years watching the girl next door from beneath the brim of my cowboy hat...cruel hero · western · suspense · horror · contemporary · dark · m-f · caretaking · forbidden love · small town -
![Taming the Heart by Elliott Rose]()
Taming the Heart by Elliott Rose
In this steamy age-gap, forbidden-love cowboy romance for fans of Lyla Sage, Bailey Hannah, and Elsie Silver, a free spirit finds herself working for a former pro bull rider... who has secrets behind those ocean-deep eyes... -
![Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine]()
Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine
A bestselling romance author flees to Alaska to reinvent herself and write her first murder mystery, but the rugged resort proprietor soon has her fearing she’s living in a rom-com plot instead in this earnestly spectacular debut by a stunning new voice.Beloved romance author Margot Bradley has a dark secret: she doesn’t believe in Happily Ever Afters...contemporary · from hate to love · humor · forced proximity · grumpy sunshine · m-f · dual-pov · alaska · caretaking · length-medium -
![The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Gaughan, Evie Woods]()
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Gaughan, Evie Woods
Edie is … not in Paris?Edie Lane left everything behind in Ireland for a once-in-a-lifetime job at a bakery in Paris. Except, thanks to a mistranslation, the bakery is not in Paris, and neither is Edie.The tiny town of Compiègne, complete with its local bakery on the Rue de Paris, holds many secrets... -
![CROW: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae]()
CROW: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
He will do anything to protect her from monsters – and most importantly, from himself. After all, he is the worst of them all.Veronica has lived through enough nightmares. She doesn’t need another one. And Crow knows he’s a grotesque beast, a sight unfit for human eyes. He settles for protecting her from afar and keeping his distance...
