Top new romance books in April 2025
Last updated:
April 30, 2025
April 2025 featuring new releases by Emily Henry, Morgan B. Lee, Abby Jimenez, Lyla Sage, Ana Huang, Lauren Roberts, Kaylie Smith, Emilia Rossi, Cate C. Wells, Meghan Quinn 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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 · from hate to love · magic · angst · m-f · royalty · tortured heroine · tortured hero · love triangle -
![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 -
![His Juliet by Emilia Rossi]()
His Juliet by Emilia Rossi
They say violent delights have violent ends. They’ll have to get through me first. JULIET. My world is small and predictable—that’s how I’ve designed it. It doesn’t extend beyond my tiny studio apartment, the local bagel shop, and the bookstore I manage. So, when a mysterious man crashes into the shop late one night while I’m doing inventory, I should be terrified...mafia · dark · contemporary · age difference · m-f · childfree-couple · class difference · caretaking · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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. Roman...fantasy · fae · magic · m-f · class difference · grumpy sunshine · caretaking · forbidden love · friends to lovers · other-man-woman -
![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 -
![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 -
![Lakefront Billionaires Series – 2 Book Collection Set: Love Redesigned & Love Unwritten – Heartfelt Small-Town Billionaire Romance by Lauren Asher by Lauren Asher]()
Lakefront Billionaires Series – 2 Book Collection Set: Love Redesigned & Love Unwritten – Heartfelt Small-Town Billionaire Romance by Lauren Asher by Lauren Asher
The. Lakefront Billionaires Series – 2 Book Collection Set. by Lauren Asher includes two emotionally rich, small-town billionaire Love Redesigned and Love Unwritten. Each novel explores themes of second chances, emotional growth, and the complexities of love. Included. 1. Love Redesigned... -
![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... -
![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 · audiobook -
![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... -
![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 Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson]()
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
“A labyrinth of a book—vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps—with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed. ” —Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House...fantasy · high fantasy · mystery · magic · political-intrigue · length-epic · m-f · second chances · slow burn · competent heroine -
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![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. Rhyland. Dylan 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... -
![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... -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![Married to the Alien Mountain Man by Ursa Dax]()
Married to the Alien Mountain Man by Ursa Dax
An alien mountain man longing for a wife, the human woman who crashes into his world, and the fake marriage of convenience that feels just a bit too real. .. For most of my life, my beloved ship has been my home. So when I’m forced into a rough emergency landing among the mountains of a planet I’ve never heard of, I’m determined to get her up and running again as quickly as possible... -
![GRIM: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae]()
GRIM: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
When I’m hanging over a cliff and getting ready for death, the only way out is to promise the Grim Reaper anything he wants. Because what’s a girl to do when her arms are going numb and she doesn’t want to become a pancake? Also, he is kind of gorgeous. I mean, apart from the terrifying skull he has instead of a head, his eye sockets filled with fire, his horns, and his prehensile tail... -
![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... -
![ORC: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae]()
ORC: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
“We’ll need a bucket,” Gurd said, taking off his pants. Karla never dreamt she’d meet an actual orc. Orcs don’t exist. They aren’t dangerous and powerful, with fists that might squeeze the life out of a hippo, not to mention a frail human. Their essence certainly isn’t, well, abundant – and also green and smelling deliciously nutty…. OK, fine, they exist. One is standing right there...erotica · humor · paranormal · science fiction · length-novella · explicit-plentiful · orcs · m-f · anal sex · creative-anatomy -
![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 -
![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 -
![Off Limits by Willow Dixon]()
Off Limits by Willow Dixon
Asa. For 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 -
![Storm of Shadows by Hannah Haze]()
Storm of Shadows by Hannah Haze
Nine years ago, my sister died at Firestone Academy. At least, that's what they claim. I don't believe their lies about a tragic accident. Now I've come to face the trials myself - tests that will determine which Quarter I'll serve for the rest of my days. But I have other plans...fantasy · reverse harem · paranormal · dark · abuse · from hate to love · high fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · werewolves -
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![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 -
![Call of the Fathoms by Emma Hamm]()
Call of the Fathoms by Emma Hamm
The City of Tau has long been a secret. Until now. As a genetic experiment and personal guard to one of the Originals, Alexia has always known her purpose. Keep her Original safe. Ensure the city of Tau remains hidden amongst the depths of the ocean. And destroy any and all undine who try to make those jobs difficult. Fortis has always known he was going to die early...fantasy · from hate to love · paranormal · monsters · length-long · tall-heroine · audiobook · new adult · dystopian · science fiction -
![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... -
![Sawyer by Jessica Peterson]()
Sawyer by Jessica Peterson
Dirty dancing leads to a chance at forever in this sizzling single parent, found family, small town romance by Jessica Peterson. As a recently divorced single mom, I have zero interest in flirting with guys while on a rare girls’ weekend away with my sisters. I just want to have fun, celebrate my new job, and listen to live music at a honky tonk...cowboys · contemporary · western · single-mother · single-father · m-f · usa · texas · small town · dual-pov -
![The Geographer's Map to Romance by India Holton]()
The Geographer's Map to Romance by India Holton
Geography professors in a failed marriage of convenience inconveniently reconnect for an emergency mission in this swoony historical-fantasy rom-com. Professor Elodie Tarrant is an expert in magic disasters. Nothing fazes her--except her own personal disaster, that is: Professor Gabriel Tarrant, the grumpy, unfriendly man she married for convenience a year ago, whom she secretly loves...marriage of convenience · humor · fantasy · new adult · historical · victorian · m-f · europe · british-isles · united-kingdom -
![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... -
![Atop the Faerie Throne by Marie Mistry]()
Atop the Faerie Throne by Marie Mistry
Nicnevin Rhoswyn, Fifth Beloved Daughter of Danu, High Queen of All Fae. Elfhame has fallen. Elatha’s warriors run rampant across my city, looting and burning everything in their path. The throne of Faerie is mine by right, but the Fomorian King now reigns amidst the blood, death and chaos. Only a Nicnevin with a fully united Guard stands a chance at reclaiming what’s been stolen...fantasy · reverse harem · magic · fae · poly · paranormal · virgin hero · from hate to love · dark · length-long
