Top new romance books out this week: 23 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
Last updated:
March 1, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Abby Jimenez, Elle Kennedy, River Ramsey, Harper Lennox, Ana D'Arcy, Sara Cate, Ana Kirk Shaw, Cleo White, Scarlett Drake, Erin Russell, Katee Robert, R.M. Virtues and many more.
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The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
Two good neighbors make the best of a bad Valentine’s Day in a funny and improbably romantic short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer. It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men...contemporary · humor · forced proximity · insta-love · friends to lovers · abuse · dual-pov · m-f · tortured heroine · mental-trauma -
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 -
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... -
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 -
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Teach Me a Lesson by Ana Kirk Shaw
She’s my roommate and my best friend’s forbidden little sister. And now she wants me to teach her how to date. Me. The himbo who’s messed with half the women in the city. The guy whose nuts her brother will feed to the squirrels if he finds out. I should’ve said no. But it’s Mia—my Mia. She’s tired of being a wallflower, and I’m the perfect guy to give her advice... -
Charmed and Alarmed by Cleo White
I dedicated my entire life to ballet, and what did it get me? A limp, an intact v-card, and zero job prospects. Squatting in my sister’s apartment, watching game shows and feeling sorry for myself seems like an ideal way to pass the time until I figure out what to do next. Unfortunately, my father doesn’t agree...age difference · contemporary · boss & employee · erotica · office · length-short · m-f · audiobook · parents-bff · anal sex -
Limerence by Scarlett Drake
Felix. Dancing is everything to me. It’s the mother I lost, the father who never sees me. It’s the fiery love of my life, and I’ll defend it to my last breath—that’s what it means to be the lead principal at one of the best ballet companies in the world. Just when I thought I was on top, my greatest rival—my eternal nemesis—waltzes back into my life: Nicoló Savini...queer · sports · contemporary · m-m · from hate to love · anal sex · praise-kink · athletes · dual-pov · united-kingdom -
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 -
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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... -
Caged Bird by Elle Thorpe
I’ve spent five years in hell, chained up by a man who was supposed to love me. My family thinks I’m dead. I would be, if it weren’t for the little boy born into a nightmare. I breathe only for him. Until Zane walks back into my life. My brother-in-law. The teenager I once knew, now all grown-up. He’s a prisoner, just as I am. I don’t trust him—but I have no one else...dark · found-family · abuse · forced proximity · contemporary · single-mother · angst · suspense · length-medium · m-f -
My UnTrue Love by Cassandra Gannon
Unlike most folks in Red River Valley, Pecos Bill has no dreams of becoming a country music singer. He just wants Clementine Miner. The cheerful muse won his heart the instant she smiled at him. Thanks to a curse, coyote-shifters don’t have True Loves, though. Bill knows it would be stealing some other fella’s happily-ever-after to claim her. Luckily, Bill’s got no issue with stealing...fantasy · western · m-f · friends to lovers · cowboys · insta-love · rockstars · possessive hero · cheerful heroine · curvy heroine -
Shadow's Heart by Kresley Cole
In this installment in the Immortals After Dark series, a vampire swordswoman and a ruthless sorcerer become inmates in a hell-plane prison. If they band together, can they survive the deadly threats within . . . ? Sheltered Kosmina Daciano has always yearned for adventure...paranormal · vampires · fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · virgin heroine · witches · demons · dragon shifter · monsters -
Birds of a Feather by Kate Stewart
The sizzling, darkly seductive saga continues with the Ravenhood Legacy's third installment of the New York Times bestselling series. The exhilarating next chapter in Tyler’s story continues when he collides with the one woman who challenges him like no other. .. NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED. Tyler Carter Jennings is an enigma...audiobook · contemporary · new adult · from hate to love · dark · suspense · tortured hero · men in uniform · super rich hero · mafia -
His Enforcer by Cora Rose
Working for a notorious mob boss like Anthony Costello for fifteen years has taught me a thing or two about dangerous men. I myself have been chiseled and beaten into someone to be reckoned with. And I’ve even come to relish in the pain, to crave it. But no one gets under my skin quite like Luca Rossi, Anthony’s right-hand man. I hate him more than words can express, I always have...mafia · age difference · cruel hero · m-m · first-person-pov · dual-pov · from hate to love · bdsm · exhibitionism · cold hero -
The Charlatan by D.K. Hamlin, Hyperion Knight
INTRODUCING A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE. Now appearing for the first time in English, The Charlatan, a tale of high drama, forbidden love, medicine, and mystery, was the masterpiece of Polish novelist Tadeusz Dolega-Mostowicz. Set in 1930s Warsaw, an era of prosperity and aristocracy, renowned heart surgeon Rafal Wolf suffers a heartbreak that culminates in severe memory loss... -
Perfect Deke by Ruth Stilling
How to complicate your rookie season in the NHL: fake date your former college rival and now teammate’s ex-girlfriend. It’s a bad idea, and I know it, especially since Kendra Hart has had a hold over me since our freshman year of college. She has no idea how I feel, and I have zero control over my mouth when her life goes up in smoke and she needs a friend, along with a place to stay...soccer · hockey · found-family · sports · forced proximity · dual-pov · contemporary · friends to lovers · humor · m-f -
Vessel of Woven Night by Kellen Graves
Avren has been left ashen after the disastrous events at the Midsummer Games, where Ryder Kyteler took far more than Daurae Asche through the veil. With seemingly little they can do but wait for the oracles to find a way through, Saffron’s apprehension grows as he’s soon plagued by nightmares of someone crying out for his help; someone who sounds too much like the missing daurae...fantasy · magic · forced proximity · queer · fae · m-m · found-family · height-difference · length-epic · past-sexual-abuse -
Back After This by Linda Holmes
A podcast producer agrees to host a new series about modern dating—but will the show jeopardize her chance at finding real love? From the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and Flying Solo . Longtime podcast producer Cecily Foster has always operated behind the scenes... -
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The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon
Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade – but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory. As she makes her way back to the revolution, her journey takes her to Venice, where she learns a dangerous secret – one that could change the face of the war between humans and immortals...fantasy · dystopian · high fantasy · urban fantasy · horror · paranormal · dark · futuristic · audiobook · suspense -
Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen
From the bestselling author of Recipe for Second Chances comes a swoonworthy romance bursting with wit about a therapist who falls for the wrong man…but perhaps the right one was hiding in the margins all along. As a relationship therapist, Nora helps patients explore their feelings honestly... -
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
It’s a Friday night in a campus bar in Berkeley, fall of 2000, and Percy Marks is pontificating about music again. Hall and Oates is on the jukebox, and Percy—who has no talent for music, just lots of opinions about it—can’t stop herself from overanalyzing the song, indulging what she knows to be her most annoying habit. But something is different tonight... -
House of Burning Frost by Olivia Wildenstein
Ready for the next generation of Crows? FAKE AN ENGAGEMENT TO THE ICE KING TO TRAP AN ENEMY. END THE SHAM BETROTHAL THE INSTANT THE FOE IS CAUGHT. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? If I were mortal, the epitaph on my tombstone would read: ‘Here lies Isla Ríhbiadh of the Sky Kingdom, cherished daughter of Fallon and Lorcan, crown princess of Luce, and blunderer like no other... -
Love Bites Extra Hard by Lola Glass
I gave myself to the dragon king, prepared to become his mate to protect my sisters. But that's not why he wanted me. He just needs my help breaking a prisoner in his cell, to keep his people safe. And he doesn't want me to risk my life to do it. When it becomes clear that's the only way? I take it upon myself to make it happen, and almost get myself killed. That's when the truth comes...fantasy · magic · fated-mates · monsters · dragon shifter · new adult · humor · paranormal · shapeshifters · length-medium -
Mr. Swoony by Piper Rayne
Hockey players were never my type. At least, that’s what I thought—until I met Conor Nilsen. In truth, I didn’t know he was the goalie for the Chicago Falcons when he struck up a conversation the night of my bachelorette party. He proved he wasn’t just some hot guy looking to score when he helped me get my drunk bridesmaid safely back to our hotel...sports · humor · contemporary · m-f · forced proximity · found-family · hockey · athletes · insta-love · sweet-hero -
The Traitor's Curse by Eliot Grayson
Betrayed, beset on all sides, and possibly bewitched…. Since the sudden, suspicious, and unlamented death of his father, only one man stands between Lucian and the grudging acceptance of his Benedict, a powerful dusk mage, a military hero, the favorite of the ducal council…and Lucian’s stepbrother. Not that Benedict wants a shackle disguised as a crown...fantasy · magic · from hate to love · queer · m-m · paranormal · stepsibling · forced proximity · anal sex · political-intrigue -
Fitch by N.R. Walker
Dominic Lowing knows stress. He lost his father to a stress-fuelled heart attack, and his own fast-paced career as a lawyer has done little to help. But he knows which coping mechanisms work for him: diet and exercise, of course. And a very active particular sex life. Fitch Lamont has been working his corner on Wylde Street for two years...m-m · queer · contemporary · age difference · age play · daddy-kink · class difference · grumpy sunshine · anal sex · praise-kink -
Shy Girl by Mia Ballard
Lonely, broke, and depressed, Gia is desperate for a lifeline. When Nathan, a wealthy stranger on a sugar dating site approaches her with a very specific offer, she can’t refuse. The instructions are simple, he says. For eight hours a day, she must wear the collar. Drink from the bowl. Sleep in the cage. Be a dog. Be his dog... -
The Lamplighter’s Bookshop by Sophie Austin
Every book tells a story. Every heart hides a secret. 'What's not to love? ! Nineteenth century York, bookshops and brilliant characters! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. 'Spellbinding and romantic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. 'A beautifully told historical novel’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. In the shadowy aisles of the Lamplighter's Bookshop, secrets lie as thick as the dust…... -
No Saint by Donna Alam
He steals hearts left and right. Hers is the first one he wants to keep in this scorching romance from Donna Alam. Did you hear the one about the wedding planner who took the bride’s place? No? Maybe that’s because it’s never happened before. Until now. I’ll do a lot of things to keep my business afloat and a roof over my grandmother’s head...contemporary · age difference · small town · new adult · length-long · m-f · humor · fake relationship · possessive hero · alpha male -
Throne of Ice and Blood by Marion Blackwood
After the Atonement Trials, Selena is trying to navigate her new life outside the Seelie Court. The world is very different from what she imagined, but her mission remains the same. Using every skill she has, she is going to help the secret resistance take down the Iceheart Dynasty. But that path yet again sets her on a collision course with Draven Ryat...fantasy · high fantasy · paranormal · fae · shapeshifters · dragon shifter · m-f · from hate to love · fated-mates · slavery -
The Cupid Chronicles: a whimsical romance by Courtney Walsh
Some love stories are written . . . this one is magically delivered. Iris Ellington isn’t looking for love. Not even a little bit. With a long list of failed relationships behind her, she’s decided to reinvent herself as a person who doesn’t fall head over heels on the first date. New town, new job, new Iris. But someone—or something—has other plans... -
Three Reckless Words by Nicole Snow
A runaway bride brings trouble and temptation to a stone-hearted single dad in this emotional and scorching hot romance by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Is there any coming back after you blow your own wedding to pieces? I braced for the fallout when I left my emotionally unavailable groom. I expected the tears, the family wrath, the drama galore... -
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Silent Betrayal by Shona Knight
Mina’s life has always been a fight for survival, but nothing could have prepared her for the brutal attack by someone who was supposed to be her family. After the traumatic incident shatters her already fragile world, the seven men who she has come to care for step in to protect her. She soon learns that there’s a ruthless serial killer on the loose, with herself somehow at the center of it all...contemporary · found-family · age difference · reverse harem · suspense · mystery · hurt-comfort · dark · abuse · poly -
Jilted by Vi Keeland
From #1 New York Times bestseller Vi Keeland comes a brand new slow burn, swooning romance where 27 Dresses meets The Hating Game. Weddings. I spend every working minute talking and writing about them, when just the thought of one makes me want to scream. After my fiancé abandoned me at the altar last year, my dream job at Bride magazine has turned into a reoccurring nightmare...dual-pov · friends to lovers · office · contemporary · sports · from hate to love · humor · m-f · class difference · pregnancy -
Lust by Devon McCormack
OFFICIAL COVER AND BLURB COMING SOON. .. Surrender to the lust. LUKE. I never believed in magic until Brad Henning cast a spell on me. Now my lust for him is all-consuming. Only his touch can offer relief from the searing pain I endure when I'm without it. I don't understand why, but whatever he's done to me is painful for him too...paranormal · m-m · from hate to love · found-family · queer · magic · fantasy · class difference · queer-awakening · witches -
I Wanna Dance by Maya Alden
She Wants To Dance With Somebody Who Loves Her. Five years after her divorce shattered her world, Leah Stahl is still piecing her life back together. Betrayed by her husband’s affair and estranged from her children, she’s channeled her pain into a new career as a divorce attorney, fighting to help other women get the justice she never received...mature couple · multicultural · latinx-mc · contemporary · m-f · second chances · dual-pov · open-door · standalone · standalone-first -
Beast by Penny Dee
“There is nowhere for you to run, little one…”. Beast. I am the president of The Knights of St. Bon Motorcycle Club. A seven-foot mountain of muscle and bone in a pair of motorcycle boots and a leather cut. Cursed with demons and darkness and secrets that run deep. To the people of St. Bon, I am a monster. To my club brothers, I am a fearless leader. To her, I am a nightmare. Belle...bikers · dark · m-f · contemporary · from hate to love · length-long · found-family · alpha male · bad boys · possessive hero -
The Serendipity by Emma St. Clair
He’s a no-nonsense businessman. She’s a free-spirited baker. But the magical building they live in seems to think they’re a perfect match…. When billionaire Archer Gaines needs to escape his father’s corrupt shadow and a related scandal, he purchases The Serendipity, a historic apartment building far from New York City...humor · magic · paranormal · fantasy · length-medium · glimpses-kisses · contemporary · m-f · age difference · grumpy sunshine -
Knotting Hearts by Sienna Sway, Kelex, Piper Scott, Roe Horvat
Knotting Hearts—where love is limitless, and every family deserves a safe start. Immerse yourself in seventeen tales of love, heat, pregnancy, and romance from some of today’s biggest names in omegaverse all while supporting a worthy cause—ensuring marginalized populations have access to reproductive care without fear of discrimination or prejudice...

