Top new romance books in February 2025
Last updated:
February 28, 2025
February 2025 featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Kristen Ciccarelli, Brynne Weaver, Rebecca Quinn, Heather Fawcett, B.K. Borison, Tessa Bailey, Peyton Corinne, Kimberly Lemming, C.E. Ricci and many more.
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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream...sports · contemporary · m-f · college · athletes · heroine athlete · praise-kink · first-person-pov · bdsm · new adult -
Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
The stakes are even higher in this epic, romantic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Crimson Moth duology.A WITCH...Rune Winters is on the run. Ever since the boy she loved, Gideon Sharpe, revealed who she was and delivered her into enemy hands, everyone wants her dead...fantasy · from hate to love · young adult · witches · magic · length-long · suspense · m-f · class difference · forbidden love -
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancé and his derailed surgical career. It’s a simpler life: head down, work hard, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.But then the Silveria Circus finds him...dark · horror · friends to lovers · friends-benefits · contemporary · humor · suspense · m-f · caretaking · hurt-comfort -
Day Death by Rebecca Quinn
One night. Six stories. Total nuclear annihilation.THE BRUTESTonight was meant to be about kink. Our lives are a nightmare of last-minute deployments and near misses, and we needed the break.Instead, we broke. The whole world broke.But as city after city is blown apart, and with a club full of civilians to protect, we have to pull it together and get them to safety. No matter how we’re feeling... -
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
The third installment in the heartwarming and enchanting Emily Wilde series, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves.Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries...paranormal · fantasy · fae · magic · historical · m-f · cold heroine · sunny hero · himbo · grumpy sunshine -
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First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
A hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.Aiden Valentine has a secret: he's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem... -
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and the manic pixie dream girl he just can’t seem to forget takes a turn when the pair realize that their parents are engaged—in an all-new rom-com by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey...hockey · contemporary · m-f · stepsibling · insta-love · cheerful heroine · sports · forbidden love · rich heroine · angst -
Unloved by Peyton Corinne
The highly anticipated follow-up to Peyton Corinne’s “unputdownable and unforgettable” (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player—on and off the ice—Freddy as their feelings for each other grow from strictly friendly to so much more. Matt “Freddy” Fedderic is all smiles—at least on the surface...hockey · new adult · m-f · sports · contemporary · college · found-family · forced proximity · friends to lovers · athletes -
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
A hilarious and sexy romance about a woman who gets dropped on a strange planet only to fall for not one, but two, aliens, from the author of I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.Dorothy Valentine is close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology when she’s attacked by a lion. On the bright side, she’s saved! On the not-so-bright side, it’s because they’re abducted by aliens...science fiction · humor · aliens · fantasy · poly · monsters · menage · fated-mates · anal sex · double-penetration -
Never Will I Ever by C.E. Ricci
He's the one I swore I'd never ever fall for. A teammate’s betrayal. A banishment. A secret revealed.That’s all it took to unravel my life at the seams.The punishment for my past mistakes goes further than expulsion,and penance can only come from the worst hell Summer camp.Ten weeks spent wrangling a bunch of kids is bad enough,only to get worse when I meet my new co-counselor...m-m · from hate to love · new adult · sports · queer · contemporary · lgbtqia hate · dual-pov · first-person-pov · forced proximity -
Falling For My Enemy by Sadie Kincaid
I was hired to be a stewardess by the big bad billionaire himself, Stone Evans. I thought he’d be another entitled jerk with too much money. But instead, the man is mouthwateringly gorgeous, with sculpted abs, a bronzed chest, and a dazzling smile. But the billionaire makes me a naughty my body, in exchange for information.In the world, I come from, corporate espionage is the norm... -
The Passion Parameter by Ana D'Arcy
Andy is desperate to move on, but working alongside Lex makes forgetting him impossible. When she learns the truth, she grants him one last chance—and passion alone won’t be enough this time.✦•······················•✦•······················•✦Drowning in unrequited feelings, Andrea can’t move on. She’s too close to the man who used to worship her body, only to break her heart... -
Shattered Innocence by Sara Cate
Welcome to the Black Rose Auction where every sin can be yours for a price.Birdie wants nothing more than to escape the clutches of her cruel and wicked stepmother, and to be with the only person she’s ever truly loved—her stepsister, Violet.When her stepmother threatens to auction off Birdie’s hand in marriage to the highest bidder, Birdie sees it as her only way out...queer · age difference · m-f-f · arranged marriage · dual-pov · praise-kink · forbidden love · contemporary · poly · audiobook -
Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse
Is it reckless for a master’s student to blur the lines with her hot, older professor—a legendary storm chaser?Without a doubt.But when a tornado strikes during Finley and Professor West’s first chase together, something far more dangerous than the storm pulls them in. Boundaries shatter, and so do their reservations... -
The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy
The third in the steamy, hilarious Campus Diaries series by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy, set in the same world as Off Campus and Briar U.College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives―and she's nailing both of them. By day, she's the perfect sorority girl, a STEM student in biomedical engineering, and the adopted daughter of an overachiever family...hockey · m-f-m · contemporary · poly · new adult · college · athletes · east-asian-mc · secret-relationship · dual-pov -
The Sea-Ogre's Eager Bride by Ruby Dixon
Valessa is in danger. Her town has been captured by Aventinian raiders, the women taken, and now she's on a ship destined for nowhere good. But when a terrifying, four-armed sea-ogre pirate boards the ships and demands compensation, Valessa's luck changes.The sea-ogre demands a bride. It's the perfect opportunity for her to escape.Valessa volunteers...fantasy · monsters · m-f · slavery · poor heroine · tall-heroine · pirates · cold hero · human-trafficking · dual-pov -
Claimed by the Band by River Ramsey, Harper Lennox
What happens when a secret girl omega disguised as a male beta captures the attention of the hottest rock band in the world?I’ve spent years waging war in the shadows, hiding my identity and taking down alphas who target omegas. Then a hate-fueled attack targets Asher Wilde, the fearless omega frontman of Wild Honey, and I’m called out to the front lines.It started as just a favor to a contact... -
Veil of Shadows by Krista Street
Elowen’s fate now lies in the hands of her captor, and she must decide if she’ll fight him at every turn or accept that life as she knew it has irrevocably changed. All my life I’ve been dutiful. Subservient. Accommodating. But I refuse to let that trend continue. Locked away by the notorious Dark Raider, I vow to fight for my freedom . . . no matter the stakes...fantasy · magic · paranormal · virgin heroine · new adult · fae · shapeshifters · m-f · fated-mates · forced proximity -
Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen
Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She’ll risk her life—and her heart—to be one of them…Meryn Cooper has never dreamed of being one of the Bonded, the King’s elite warriors who form mental links with massive, vicious direwolves. She’s made peace with her life scraping by in poverty in the shadows of the castle...fantasy · magic · from hate to love · paranormal · found-family · military · vampires · m-f · fated-mates · forced proximity -
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Taming Wyverns and Other Wild Beasts by A.K. Caggiano
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We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
The #1 New York Times bestselling author, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family“Nobody writes women the way Jojo Moyes does.” —Jodi Picoult Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in... -
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this standalone YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft...fantasy · fae · young adult · magic · high fantasy · length-long · forbidden love · aristocratic heroine · audiobook · royalty -
Slap Shot by Chelsea Curto
Hudson Hayes, star defenseman for the DC Stars, needs help. He’s been looking for a private chef for months but keeps coming up short. With the NHL season starting and no prospects in sight, he’s close to giving up. Madeline Galloway needs a job...humor · hockey · sports · athletes · north-america · usa · washington-dc · single-mother · cheerful heroine · sunny hero -
By The Letter by Julia Wolf
I wanted one thing just for me: a hot night with an anonymous masked man. And oh, did I get it. A shy, reserved woman like me, wearing a gold mask and spending the night with a stranger from a fantasy fulfillment app? Yep, I did that. And it was the perfect escape from the pressure of trying to save my failing company... -
Make Me by Alina May
Ronan I used to be a cop, and now I kill people for fun. Yeah, yeah I know. Never admit to your crimes. But you don’t know who I am. To you, I’m just words in a blurb. Besides, I don’t plan on living that long anyway.The system has failed us. There is no justice. So, before I go, I’ll be the justice.You know. AKAB. All Killers Are Bastards, or however the fuck the saying goes...dark · m-m-m · queer · m-m · poly · suspense · from hate to love · bdsm · forced proximity · height-difference -
A Twist of Luck by Jaymin Eve
Avoiding fate is a lot harder than I expected. The day the alphas dragged me to Golden Claw I'd thought my life was over. After years of running from the packs and the shifter cities they ruled over, I finally found myself trapped within their borders. Trapped and surrounded by my scent matches. My fated mates. Four, disturbingly perfect alphas, who claimed me as one of their quintet... -
The Billionaire's Bride by Susie Tate
He was my first kiss. My first boyfriend. And my first heartbreak.I should’ve known better than to fall for the bad boy.Now, 7 years later, this bad boy needs a good wife to close a business deal.He says he’ll make it worth my while. Yeah, I remember that big, thick… ego.This is supposed to be just pretend, so why do I want us to go all the way?Everyone knows who Zeke Harris is... -
Whatever It Takes by Jillian West
Briar needs help. She knows what it's like to walk out of a dangerous situation and straight into the unknown. That's what brings her to Shadow Security—only a case of mistaken identity leads her to accept a job that was never actually intended for her...omegaverse · bodyguard-hero · reverse harem · alpha male · office · m-f-m · dual-pov · first-person-pov · fated-mates · boss & employee -
You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon
A former sorority girl starts a prestigious poetry MFA program only to discover that one of her fellow grad students is her high school crush-turned-nemesis—who can't stop writing about her. No one’s more surprised than Leigh when a prestigious MFA program in North Carolina accepts her. A former sorority girl, Leigh’s the first to admit she knows more about the lyrics of Taylor Swift than T.S...contemporary · office · first-person-pov · from hate to love · m-f · college · shy heroine · nerdy-hero · shy-hero · angst -
Wicked Pursuit / Divine Intervention by Katee Robert, R.M. Virtues
Welcome to the Black Rose Auction where every sin can be yours for a price.For three days, the doors to this luxe New York estate are thrown wide for anyone with a taste for the obscenely rich, the ultra-exclusive, and the once in a lifetime thrill of the forbidden: where nothing is off the table and everything—and everyone—can be had for the taking... -
Wicked Pursuit by Katee Robert
Welcome to the Black Rose Auction where every sin can be yours for a price. For three days, the doors to this luxe New York estate are thrown wide for anyone with a taste for the obscenely rich, the ultra-exclusive, and the once in a lifetime thrill of the forbidden: where nothing is off the table and everything―and everyone―can be had for the taking...mafia · dark · m-f-f · queer · bdsm · poly · from hate to love · fantasy · cheating · other-man-woman -
The Hermit by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I’m a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he’s quiet, which is very unnerving...mafia · m-f · contemporary · arranged marriage · super rich hero · found-family · dual-pov · pregnancy · tortured heroine · slow burn -
Of Ash and Iron by Eliza Raine
She's a spoiled princess.Kain watches her because she fascinates him.He follows her because Featherblade favors her.He needs her to get into the vault.Lies.All lies. She's a fighter.He watches her because she's beautiful.He follows her because if anyone harms her, he will burn them alive, for as long as he can.He needs her… period...fantasy · vikings · from hate to love · length-long · m-f · grumpy sunshine · cold hero · audiobook · explicit-open-door -
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10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders
Wingman 101: Make him fall head over heels in love. BradWhat’s a straight guy to do when he accidentally goes on a date with his brand new gym-bro? Offer to be the best wingman ever, of course! It’s foolproof.Joey needs a man? I’ll find him one.He wants someone who looks, well, kind of like me? No problem!Not into watersports? I’ve got him covered...queer-awakening · m-m · humor · friends to lovers · friends-benefits · queer · contemporary · found-family · bisexual · sweet-hero -
A Devious Arrangement by Jessa Wilder
Bash Everette’s reputation proceeds him as a reckless, irresponsible, eternal bachelor, who never takes anything seriously.Only he’s been living in his personal form of hell. One where the days meld together into a sea of everlasting boredom.That’s until he catches Anastasia Volkov, disguised as her brother, attempting to steal from the Order of Saints...dark · super rich hero · mafia · explicit-open-door · contemporary · young adult · humor · m-f · height-difference · multicultural -
In Plain Sight by Willow Dixon
Zander The last thing I expect when I meet the new guy at work is for my life to be thrown into chaos. I’ve spent years hiding my attraction to men, but Luka is funny, outgoing, and for reasons I can’t explain, he sees past my introverted nature and wants to be friends. I’ve never felt a connection with anyone like I do with Luka...m-m · office · queer · contemporary · humor · bisexual · friends to lovers · anal sex · masc-dom · bondage -
Savage by Erin Russell
Everyone thinks the mafia is so glamorous. They make books and movies by the hundred and it's all suave guys in suits making deals in smoky backrooms over poker games.Well, I'm the mafia prince of Oklahoma. There's no glitz or glamor here, and I hate every minute of it. But it's my birthright...mafia · queer · m-m · stepsibling · forbidden love · forced proximity · bdsm · contemporary · found-family · hurt-comfort -
Royal Scoundrel by Saxon James
Royal Scoundrel is the prequel novella between Charles's dads. Even though it takes place twenty years before the Frat Wars books, it's best enjoyed last. DASHArchibald Levine the third is a pain in my ass. Rich, cocky and the closest thing to a prince that our school has. I hate everything about his entitled attitude and the stupid Kappa crown he wears...m-m · new adult · queer · contemporary · friends to lovers · college · length-novella · usa · super rich hero · dual-pov -
In a Rush by Kate Canterbary
What’s better than a revenge date?A revenge husband.Pro quarterback Ryan Ralston has always known two things.First, he’s desperately in love with his best friend Emme Ahlborg.Second–and most importantly–he still has no idea how to tell her.The marriage pact they made in their senior yearbook was the closest he ever came.Years passed and Emme forgot about their promise... -
The Golden Raven by Nora Sakavic
I do not care what they think of me. I can’t. It only matters that I play.Jeremy Knox is no stranger to damage control, but his last season on an Exy court is off to a disastrous start. The relentless crusade against his newest teammate threatens the haven he and his friends have worked so hard to build...contemporary · queer · sports · m-m · new adult · young adult · found-family · length-long · humor · angst

