Top new romance books out this week: 17 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 23, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Lana Ferguson, Lauren Asher, Cate C. Wells, Nyla K., T. Kingfisher, C.E. Ricci, Mila Kane, Eden Finley, Mallory Dunlin, Allison Ashley and many more.
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Room for Two by Lana Ferguson
A steamy new novella from USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny—available only in audio!Shy, awkward Cade Monroe must be the only man in Florida who hates the beach. But when the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen kisses him unexpectedly one summer night, he might be forced to change his mind. A year later, and he’s still pining after her...contemporary · audiobook · m-f · open-door · new adult · grumpy sunshine · office · college · cheerful heroine · competent heroine -
![Love Arranged by Lauren Asher]()
Love Arranged by Lauren Asher
The final book in the Lakefront Billionaires series by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher.LORENZO Five months. Two people “in love”. One fake relationship with an expiration date.Sounds simple enough.The problem is, Lily Muñoz and I have history.So, when she volunteers to date me so I can improve my public image, I should say no... -
![Ravaged Wolf by Cate C. Wells]()
Ravaged Wolf by Cate C. Wells
They tell the story of our mating as a warning…IzzyIn my pack, I’m a cautionary tale, the female who made her mate wait too long and drove him into rut.After that terrible night, Trevor was exiled, and I became a lesson to others that Fate always wins. Fight, and you’ll lose.But maybe I don’t want my life to be a lesson to others. Or a tragedy... -
![Shadowman by Nyla K.]()
Shadowman by Nyla K.
For three years, I’ve resided in Alabaster Penitentiary. Surrounded by the same faces day in and day out, the deranged souls I now call my friends. We eat our meals together, shower together… Hell, we even fool around on occasion. Still, after all that, not one of them truly knows me. It’s my fault. I’m a withdrawn hoarder of secrets...dark · m-m · queer · mafia · multicultural · bisexual · queer-awakening · survival · vengeance · east-asian-mc -
![Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher]()
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kindHealer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save―seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life...fantasy · paranormal · horror · high fantasy · dark · mystery · magic · humor · m-f · strong heroine -
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![Playing Dirty by C.E. Ricci]()
Playing Dirty by C.E. Ricci
Our rivalry formed long before we became siblings.Madden Hastings has been my nemesis since the day we met.A divide was born from the age-old rivalry between our universities,but this year, another layer developed. It became personal.Because the captain of Blackmore’s baseball team?He’s also my new step brother...sports · contemporary · from hate to love · queer-awakening · college · queer · m-m · new adult · baseball · length-long -
![Wicked Ends by Mila Kane]()
Wicked Ends by Mila Kane
My class... His rules.Hade Harbor was supposed to be my clean slate—a quiet, hockey-obsessed Maine town where I could disappear.Then I walked into my first lecture and saw him.The bartender from last night.The one I should’ve never touched.Marcus Bailey isn’t just another college jock—he’s an Ice God.Goalie for the Hellions. Arrogant. Vicious. Addicted to winning... -
![The Office Bet by Eden Finley]()
The Office Bet by Eden Finley
FoxThere are only three things in life I’m passionate about: my family, sports, and hating Archer Holloway.He’s the most prolific associate at the firm and out earns everyone at our level. Plus, he’s annoyingly good-looking and is somehow able to charm everyone. Everyone except me.His athlete roster might be impressive, but his tactics for signing clients can be questionable at best... -
![Captive to the Shadow Prince by Mallory Dunlin]()
Captive to the Shadow Prince by Mallory Dunlin
My answer to being kidnapped by a fae prince? A knife to his throat.Falling into another world and getting captured by an arrogant, shadow-wielding fae prince wasn't on my to-do list. Neither was being told I’m his soulmate, or discovering that behind the glamor of a beautiful, violet-haired prince stood a seven-foot-tall winged beast.Stabbing him seemed like the best option...fantasy · from hate to love · length-long · high fantasy · magic · fae · monsters · shapeshifters · m-f · age difference -
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![Falling into Place by Allison Ashley]()
Falling into Place by Allison Ashley
Finding a date for a reclusive bachelor is her job. It’s also a risk when she becomes the perfect match in an emotional and hopeful romance by the author of If Tomorrow Never Comes.Accountant and freelance personal stylist Carly Porter, daughter of a compulsive gambler, knows the personal cost of a bad bet... -
![The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas]()
The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas
When a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the young woman it seizes must turn to the one man she shouldn’t trust…from bestselling author Isabel Cañas.In 1765, plague sweeps through Zacatecas. Alba flees with her wealthy merchant parents and fiancé, Carlos, to his family’s isolated mine for refuge... -
![Wolf.e by Paisley Hope]()
Wolf.e by Paisley Hope
"Paisley Hope is a masterful storyteller, with plenty of heat and so much heart-wrenching romance." —Kristen Proby, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling authorHounds of Hell MC President Gabriel Wolfe is as jaded as they come. His motto has always Always ride faster than your angel can fly.. -
![X's and O's: Alternate Cover by Elle Thorpe]()
X's and O's: Alternate Cover by Elle Thorpe
One minute I’m cleaning toilets for minimum wage.The next, I’m waking up from a drug-induced nap with a monster staring down at me.Kidnapped and seconds from death, I think I’m done for…Until masked men burst in, murder my attacker, and turn my world upside down.They call themselves Murder Squad.A secret brotherhood of broken men who only kill the worst of the worst...contemporary · suspense · length-long · audiobook · mystery · angst · poly · reverse harem · curvy heroine · explicit-plentiful -
![Endless Anger by Sav R. Miller]()
Endless Anger by Sav R. Miller
SPECIAL LUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION.Sometimes the pomegranate doesn't fall far from the tree...Asher Anderson is angry―at the world, at himself, at the way his best friend Lucy Wolfe seems determined to tune out this buzzing connection between them. He doesn't mean to solve all his problems with violence, but maybe he has too much of his father in him...dark · friends to lovers · mafia · horror · contemporary · new adult · length-long · audiobook · m-f · bisexual -
![Bitten by Destiny by Samantha Young, S. Young]()
Bitten by Destiny by Samantha Young, S. Young
English rockstar Elijah Webb is more than meets the eye. Being different might have made his childhood hell, but as an adult it’s opened doors to fame and fortune … and the supernatural underworld. Now that he knows all about the creatures that go bump in the night, Elijah’s pretty sure he’s a warlock. Powerful than most, but a warlock, nonetheless... -
![The Lies of Lena by Kylie Snow]()
The Lies of Lena by Kylie Snow
In this spicy and dark romantasy setting BookTok ablaze, a young mage is captured by her mortal enemy bent on exacting revenge. Lena Daelyra has always lived in fear, as do most Mages in Tovagoth. Mages are discriminated against, hunted for sport, and have no laws that provide them protection...fantasy · dark · magic · witches · fated-mates · new adult · paranormal · from hate to love · forbidden love · love triangle -
![The Sins of Silas by Kylie Snow]()
The Sins of Silas by Kylie Snow
In this second book in the spicy and heart-wrenching dark romantasy series, one mage must unite forces with her cruel enemy—and first love—while fighting the growing angst and passion between them. Five years ago, Silas La’Rune lost everything. After the deaths of his mother and Lena Daelyra, the love of his life, something in Silas changed, turning him into a cold, merciless man...fantasy · magic · dark · fated-mates · love triangle · forced proximity · from hate to love · paranormal · witches · new adult -
![Rookie Season by Leah Brunner, Katie Bailey]()
Rookie Season by Leah Brunner, Katie Bailey
He’s starting his rookie season in the NHL…Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he’s finally made it, he’s determined to prove himself. And if he’s going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions.But Noah didn’t plan for Allegra—Ally—Callahan moving in with him... -
![Rookie Season by Leah Brunner, Katie Bailey]()
Rookie Season by Leah Brunner, Katie Bailey
He’s starting his rookie season in the NHL…Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he’s finally made it, he’s determined to prove himself. And if he’s going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions.But Noah didn’t plan for Allegra—Ally—Callahan moving in with him... -
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![Midnight Bargain by Jade West]()
Midnight Bargain by Jade West
Solange Cannon doesn’t believe in luck. Life’s been a chain of betrayals, from the coworker who stole her career to the bills that threaten her mother’s health. She’s fighting to survive—until the night she meets Rurik Barinov.Tall. Cold-eyed. Russian-born and feared in every shadow where power is bought and stolen...mafia · from hate to love · multicultural · length-short · audiobook · contemporary · m-f · suspense -
![Four Bears Construction Bonus Scenes by K.M. Neuhold]()
Four Bears Construction Bonus Scenes by K.M. Neuhold
Men Who Know How to Handle Their ToolsYou’ve read all the Four Bears Construction books, and now you’re craving a few extra laughs and swoony moments from the foul mouthed bears. You’ve come to the right place! All the bonus scenes in one place... -
![All the Ways You Save Me by Melissa Wiesner]()
All the Ways You Save Me by Melissa Wiesner
I stand on the beach and gasp as a wave knocks me over, bringing memories of the night Adam the pouring rain, my voice shouting his name. Suddenly, I feel strong arms pulling me from the water. A familiar voice speaks soothing words—and my heart explodes with unspeakable, unbearable hope. I’d know those ocean-blue eyes anywhere. It’s him. It’s impossible. It’s Adam... -
![The Havenport Collection by Daphne Elliot]()
The Havenport Collection by Daphne Elliot
One small New England town.Nine book boyfriends to fall in love with.ALL the tropes.And a one-of-a-kind collection of six small town romances from Amazon bestselling author Daphne Elliot. Includes three additional novellas and bonus chapters!Trusting Brewmaster and sassy girl next door. Friends to lovers with workplace spice... -
![Regretfully Yours: Ansel, Basil, Cain by Maya Alden]()
Regretfully Yours: Ansel, Basil, Cain by Maya Alden
This romance collection includes Ansel, Basil, and Cain, the first three stories in the Regretfully Yours series.ANSELAnsel has the perfect assistant—brilliant, loyal, and secretly in love with him. But ambition blinds him, and he plans to let Neha go after his promotion. When she quits first, he realizes too late what he’s lost. Now, he’ll risk everything to win her back—for good... -
![Once a Villain by Vanessa Len]()
Once a Villain by Vanessa Len
"Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable!” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, on Only a MonsterThe final book in the lauded Only a Monster trilogy is here—where the unstoppable love and high stakes of Divine Rivals meets the propulsive thrills of This Savage Song in a last-ditch, breathless race against time.Joan has failed to stop Eleanor...fantasy · paranormal · time travel · young adult · urban fantasy · dystopian · monsters · contemporary · horror · from hate to love -
![The Dragon Wakes with Thunder by K.X. Song]()
The Dragon Wakes with Thunder by K.X. Song
The special first edition hardcover will include a gorgeous, shimmering jacket with effects, brilliantly illustrated endpapers, striking and detailed stenciled edges, and a beautiful foil-stamped case.A young woman who wields the unimaginable power of a dragon spirit must decide where her loyalties lie—and where her heart belongs—in this enthralling fantasy that reimagines the legend of Mulan... -
![Voidwalker by S.A. MacLean]()
Voidwalker by S.A. MacLean
From the author of The Phoenix Keeper comes an era-defining new fantasy universe where spicy romantasy meets the Cosmere, unmissable for fans of the world-building scale of Sarah J. Maas and the world-shifting stakes of Rebecca Yarros. Voidwalker will be your next romantasy obsession, a deliciously feral story that starts with just two words: "bite me." Fionamara is a smuggler...fantasy · queer · monsters · paranormal · bisexual · non-human-hero · outlaw-heroine · from hate to love · steampunk · futuristic -
![My Mom's Man by K. Webster]()
My Mom's Man by K. Webster
My mom has always needed saving.And Reid Foss—the gruff, broody man who owns our townhouse complex—was the one who stepped up.He let us move into his house.Paid the bills.Kept the lights on when Mom couldn’t.But I’m not my mother.I don’t want to be rescued.I want him.Reid is my mom’s boyfriend.Our landlord.Twice my age and completely forbidden...age difference · contemporary · forced proximity · alpha male · erotica · length-short · new adult · m-f · forbidden love · sweet-hero -
![Fall I Want by Lyra Parish]()
Fall I Want by Lyra Parish
The brokenhearted billionaire visits Cozy Creek to escape. I never expected to become his fake girlfriend or fall madly in love...but here we are. My first impression of Zane Alexander isn't great. The second is worse, but when he forces me to hang out with him, I can’t say no. We quickly go from familiar strangers to flirty friends... -
![Broken Beta by Calliope Stewart]()
Broken Beta by Calliope Stewart
In my silent world, they were everything.After my brother died, Elio, Dante, Nicolo, and Ranieri were my protectors, the only ones looking out for me in the cruel landscape of the Amante family.They were my everything, but I wanted more.But they were supposed to be off-limited—unattainable because they were once my brother’s beloved pack members.I was just a beta, and a deaf one at that... -
![All Tied Up by Abbi Glines]()
All Tied Up by Abbi Glines
NoaThe man I’d grown to know over the past ten years through our texting was much different from the possessive, secretive, and dangerous one I was slowly unraveling. The different personalities he seemed to have were giving me whiplash. When he was with me, it was perfect, I didn’t question anything... -
![The Unlikely Spare: An MM Prince Bodyguard Romance by Jax Calder]()
The Unlikely Spare: An MM Prince Bodyguard Romance by Jax Calder
What happens when a prince falls for the undercover agent pretending to be his bodyguard?NicholasI’m the spare, the younger brother of the Prince of Wales. Ever since I was propelled up the order of succession, my job description has been: Exist. Don’t embarrass the Crown. Repeat.After a security scandal, I’m assigned a new bodyguard... -
![The Unlikely Spare by Jax Calder]()
The Unlikely Spare by Jax Calder
What happens when a prince falls for the undercover agent pretending to be his bodyguard?NicholasI’m the spare, the younger brother of the Prince of Wales. Ever since I was propelled up the order of succession, my job description has been: Exist. Don’t embarrass the Crown. Repeat.After a security scandal, I’m assigned a new bodyguard... -
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![Embers of You by Madi Danielle]()
Embers of You by Madi Danielle
SuttonAfter leaving my old life-and the family drama that came with it-behind, I'm scrambling to get it together. I have my faithful dog, Bennet by my side, and that’s it. I'm determined to find a place where I can be happy. When I stumble across an online ad for the seemingly perfect job, it leads me to the place that will turn into my new home... -
![Crave by A.K. Rose]()
Crave by A.K. Rose
Perfection was expected. We were Ares by name, ruin by birthright.A family built on power. Love. Lies.Until she came.The sister we didn’t want.The secret we couldn’t bury.The liar who smiled while everything burned.One night. Two caskets.And the truth? Still breathing.Now it’s on me to find it.And all roads lead back to her.Angelica.She has nowhere left to run.No mother to hide behind... -
![Sacred Vow: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Sheridan Anne]()
Sacred Vow: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Sheridan Anne
Sometimes the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and in the case of Caesar Di Rozé and his son, Zephyr, it couldn’t be more true.I didn’t intend for my one-night stand with Zeph to lead me back to his father’s place, but the moment it did, it was over for me. Caesar Di Rozé is a silver fox with the most delicious dark stare I’ve ever seen...age difference · dark · contemporary · bdsm · insta-love · alpha male · super rich hero · daddy-kink · mystery · erotica -
![Sacred Vow: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Sheridan Anne]()
Sacred Vow: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Sheridan Anne
Sometimes the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and in the case of Caesar Di Rozé and his son, Zephyr, it couldn’t be more true.I didn’t intend for my one-night stand with Zeph to lead me back to his father’s place, but the moment it did, it was over for me. Caesar Di Rozé is a silver fox with the most delicious dark stare I’ve ever seen...suspense · explicit-plentiful · dual-pov · first-person-pov · dark · m-f · secret-relationship · bdsm · daddy-kink · spanking -
![The Cyborg Way by Honey Phillips]()
The Cyborg Way by Honey Phillips
A lonely settler and a cynical cyborg make a discovery that could change everything they know about Mars - and each other.After a year on Mars, Ellie is thrilled with how much progress she’s made on her homestead - although she can’t deny it gets lonely at times. Her only visitor is a big cyborg ranger who insists on keeping his distance... -
![Leaving the Station by Jake Maia Arlow]()
Leaving the Station by Jake Maia Arlow
Nina LaCour meets Alyson Derrick in this cross-country journey of identity, love, and friendships as Zoe tries to figure out her life, one train stop at a time.Zoe’s life has gone off the rails...young adult · contemporary · queer · forced proximity · historical · humor · length-medium · audiobook -
![Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams]()
Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams
He’s the perfect guy. There's just one problem... Jessie knows that love at first sight doesn’t exist. But, one sunny Saturday in London, a fire alarm in Whole Foods throws her into a stranger's arms. Cal is charming and their chemistry is instant.Quick-fire flirting turns into the most enchanting day of Jessie’s life. But that evening they're forced apart before swapping numbers...
