Top new romance books out this week: 23 Mar - 29 Mar 2025
Last updated:
March 29, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Lauren Palphreyman, S.J. Tilly, C.R. Jane, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Claire Contreras, Sadie Kincaid, Rina Saint, Alex Aster, Devyn Sinclair, Eden Finley, Saxon James, Alessandra Hazard and many more.
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The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman
"Let me have you. Just once. Please."Aurora is caught between powerful alphas as they fight for the Wolf Throne. But darker forces are rising. . .Aurora may have survived the Wolf King, but his bite marks her skin. In accordance with wolf law, that makes her his property. Now, he wants her back...fantasy · paranormal · magic · monsters · werewolves · love triangle · alpha male · torture-mcs · length-long · medieval -
![Mountain Boss by S.J. Tilly]()
Mountain Boss by S.J. Tilly
CourtneyI’m just so exhausted—always living on the edge of desperation, one paycheck away from ruin.But this new job…It could be the fresh start I need.It could change everything.The contract is only for three months, but if I keep my head down, work hard, and prove myself, maybe I could stay longer.Maybe I could make Black Mountain Lodge my home... -
![The Wrong Play by C.R. Jane]()
The Wrong Play by C.R. Jane
I knew Jace Thatcher was the wrong play the second he set his sights on me.He’s the school’s star wide receiver. The campus golden boy. The kind of man who takes what he wants and never lets go.And what he wants…is me.But I’m not a game to be won.I have secrets. Scars. A past that’s still chasing me... -
![Crowns and Courtships: A Royal Romance Collection by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Claire Contreras, Lexi Blake, Skye Warren]()
Crowns and Courtships: A Royal Romance Collection by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Claire Contreras, Lexi Blake, Skye Warren
In the world of royalty, love is the ultimate game of power. Crowns and Courtships invites you into a world of princes, princesses, and royal intrigue, where love must navigate the pressures of the crown. From scandalous courtships to forbidden romances, these captivating stories will show that even in the glittering world of royalty, the heart’s desire reigns supreme... -
![Bound in Blood by Sadie Kincaid]()
Bound in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
The final installment of the bestselling paranormal/urban fantasy romance from Sadie Kincaid comes Bound in Blood.But if the chosen one can slay the three-headed dragon—If the untamable beast does kneel at its new master’s feet,and the light is tempted back from the darkness,then they shall awaken the protector of man...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · college · dark · poly · new adult · fated-mates · age difference · magic -
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![Possession by Rina Saint]()
Possession by Rina Saint
I’m a beast pacing around my cage waiting for the next fight. It’s all I have, those brief moments of rage and destruction. It’s a sort of freedom. Then I go back into the cold, dark emptiness.That’s why I don’t speak anymore. What’s the point? I stopped being human a long time ago. I’ve given up on anything but that cycle of violence and isolation—until they throw him into my cage...erotica · m-m · queer · dark · queer-awakening · dual-pov · dub-con · mental-trauma · abuse-non-mc · possessive hero -
![Summer in the City by Alex Aster]()
Summer in the City by Alex Aster
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel Summer in the City—a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again… Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City...contemporary · humor · super rich hero · tycoon · north-america · usa · new-york-state · m-f · fake relationship · from hate to love -
![Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair]()
Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair
Being the first female Formula 1 driver in the sport’s history is like being struck by lightning. Powerful, electrifying, and dangerous. Don’t get me wrong, it’s incredible. Plenty of racing fans are celebrating. Plenty more are enraged, hoping I either quit or crash. They can hope all they want. I’ll never quit. But there’s more than Formula 1 fans to worry about...reverse harem · omegaverse · sports · insta-love · bdsm · alpha male · found-family · secret-relationship · contemporary · office -
![Possessive Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James]()
Possessive Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James
ConnorFinding out those closest to me don’t see me as the great guy I think I am not only kicks me in the gut, it makes me question everything.Until that happened, I didn’t think I had many regrets in my life. Now, I have nothing but regrets. And when my NHL team is bought out, and the new owner makes his presence known, my existential crisis kicks up a notch...m-m · contemporary · athletes · hockey · queer · sports · humor · queer-awakening · bisexual · from hate to love -
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![Just a Bit Guarded by Alessandra Hazard]()
Just a Bit Guarded by Alessandra Hazard
The perfect jailer and the perfect bodyguard... or the perfect man?As the youngest son of a sheikh, Gadiel's tired of living a lie and staying in the closet. His plans to run away with a handsome, flirtatious American are thwarted when Gadiel's family forces a bodyguard on him who's paid to watch his every move.Will Summers wasn't looking for a new job... -
![A Taste of His Angel: Their Angels Short Story by May Alder]()
A Taste of His Angel: Their Angels Short Story by May Alder
I may not be interested in the career my parents pushed me into, but I have them to thank when I meet my handsome boss on the first day of my internship after college graduation. He’s the only man ever to spark my interest—some may say obsession...age difference · insta-love · office · breeding · humor · erotica · contemporary · new adult · m-f · sweet heroine -
![The Shadow Bride by Shelby Mahurin]()
The Shadow Bride by Shelby Mahurin
In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.Célie’s life is over...fantasy · young adult · vampires · paranormal · magic · high fantasy · urban fantasy · shapeshifters · dark · historical -
![The Saint by Penelope Sky]()
The Saint by Penelope Sky
I drowned to death. I held my breath as long as I could, but then my lungs sucked in water hoping it was air, and it was a painful and brutal ending, an internal drowning, my heart beating so hard desperate for oxygen...until it just stopped. I could never forget it...even if I wanted to.Bastien assumes our relationship is over...contemporary · mafia · dark · new adult · alpha male · suspense · m-f · spanking · abduction · europe -
![Dark Horse by Maggie Rawdon]()
Dark Horse by Maggie Rawdon
Grant Stockton is the devil incarnate. The cowboy turned casino-owning crime boss has been the bane of my existence for as long as I can remember—first as my older brother’s best friend, then as my guardian when my brother died at his side, and now as the rival bar owner and landlord running me into the red...cowboys · dark · mafia · from hate to love · age difference · western · m-f · suspense · forced proximity · siblings-bff -
![Mercy Fletcher Meets Her Match by Aydra Richards]()
Mercy Fletcher Meets Her Match by Aydra Richards
When Thomas, Baron Armitage, finds himself on the verge of the Season and suddenly impoverished by his unscrupulous man of business, he has no choice but to make a devil’s bargain with his nearest neighbor... -
![Her Tortured Beasts by E.P. Bali]()
Her Tortured Beasts by E.P. Bali
It’s finally happened. I’ve surrendered myself to my father and the beasts who would pay to own me. I did it to protect my friends and my mates, but I’d NEVER guessed that the one mate who resented me the most would betray me so brutally. Xander Drakos is a hateful dragon with a cursed heart and now that he’s formally rejected me, he is free to do as he pleases...reverse harem · dark · shapeshifters · new adult · fantasy · paranormal · poly · length-long · contemporary · magic -
![Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen]()
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen
"Gothic horror for the ages…Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more that merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans."— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"I'm in your blood, and you are in mine…"The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister Sarah is unwell... -
![Lakestone - tome 2 by Sarah Rivens]()
Lakestone - tome 2 by Sarah Rivens
Huit mois se sont écoulés depuis la chute de Kai du haut de la falaise. Son corps reste introuvable, et l’ombre du mercenaire hante toujours Iris. Tout semble la ramener à Kai, à son souvenir, aussi vif que troublant. Tandis que les autres avancent, elle reste prisonnière de ce qu’il a laissé derrière lui... -
![Calling Chaos by Grae Bryan]()
Calling Chaos by Grae Bryan
Cooper didn’t mean to summon a demon. He may be a hacker for the Mafia, but he’s not exactly brave or adventurous by nature. He was only trying to do a small, easy job for his terrifying boss and then get back to not leaving the house for days on end. Only now that the demon’s here, promising to be Cooper’s friend for as long as he needs one, Cooper might just be lonely enough to let him... -
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![Secret or Shutout by Leah Brunner]()
Secret or Shutout by Leah Brunner
A 6'5 NHL goalie walks into a bar and meets the love of his life...no, this isn't the start of a bad joke.I had a chance encounter in a dimly lit bar that led to an earth-shattering kiss with a beautiful stranger.But then the next morning my world is rocked again--when I walk inside my team captain's house and see her... -
![Adopt a Vampire by AJ Sherwood]()
Adopt a Vampire by AJ Sherwood
Newly turned vampire Jesse Hunt has been spotted by two werewolves! Should -Run-Fight-Ask for nomsBarrett Walker, alpha of the local pack, has two options upon meeting the starving but sweet Jesse! Should -Hand him over to the local vampire clan-Adopt himBarrett’s in favor of adoption but can adoption include smexy bite bite times too?Who’s on ship building duty this time?, Coconut water is...vampires · m-m · shapeshifters · queer · multicultural · fantasy · paranormal · length-short · contemporary · werewolves -
![Bewitched Blooms: A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoë by L.J. Swallow, C.N. Crawford, C.L. Briar, Olena Nikitin]()
Bewitched Blooms: A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoë by L.J. Swallow, C.N. Crawford, C.L. Briar, Olena Nikitin
Step into a realm where magic lingers in every shadow and love blooms against all odds...Bewitched Blooms is a memorial anthology that brings together the imaginative works of over thirty fantasy and paranormal romance authors. The collection offers a diverse array of stories, spanning countless tropes, steam levels, and styles... -
![The Dragon Queen Complete Series Collection by Sam Hall]()
The Dragon Queen Complete Series Collection by Sam Hall
THIS IS A COMPLETE SERIES WITH A HEA AT THE END.Want a spicy, dragon rider romantasy series that's complete? Get it here!It Dragon FoundDragon FightDragon QueenBlurb for Book 1:I never intended to bond with a dragon.I definitely didn’t intend to become his wife.Now I must wed the Crown Prince, a man who is as cruel as he is handsome... -
![Way Back by Sara Cox]()
Way Back by Sara Cox
THE BIG-HEARTED NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THROWN, RADIO 2 BROADCASTER AND PRESENTER OF BBC'S BETWEEN THE COVERSJosie's life is fine. Absolutely, completely fine. Nice husband, brilliant best friend, a gorgeous kid at uni. The big house of her dreams on its leafy London street is a lifetime away from the Lancashire farm of her childhood... -
![Undeniably Enemies by J. Saman]()
Undeniably Enemies by J. Saman
I knew better than to take my best friend's little sister's virginity at that Halloween party.But in my defense, I didn't know how to say no. Or maybe I simply didn't want to.She was my Cinderella and I was her masked villain.Then I ruined everything. Twice.Years later we're undeniably enemies, our hate for each other legendary.Except I haven't been able to stop thinking about her. Or that night... -
![The Wolf King's Mate by Lola Glass]()
The Wolf King's Mate by Lola Glass
I've been abducted by the werewolf king.He’s deadly. Violent. Cruel.But not to me.To me, he's almost nice.I guess it helps that I'm the only female werewolf he's ever met.And that his wolf has decided I'm going to be his mate, whether I like it or not.Luckily, I can survive his pack just fine, as long as no one learns what I could do for them... -
![Just Our Luck by Denise Williams]()
Just Our Luck by Denise Williams
"I'm a forever fan."—Tarah DeWitt, USA Today Bestselling Author of Savor ItLibraryReads PickA lottery ticket + donuts = love in this steamy new fake dating romance from beloved author Denise Williams.Sybil Sweet has always been lucky, but lately she can’t catch a break... -
![Kryxis by Olivia Riley]()
Kryxis by Olivia Riley
He’s ruining her mission, disrupting her plans, and making it impossible to escape. Worst of all, she can’t shake the feeling that he’s not just toying with her—he’s courting her.Dani has spent her life following the rules. All she wants is to earn her blue suit, make it to the science sector, and prove she’s more than a collector sent to scavenge artifacts from dead worlds... -
![The Failure at God School, Vol. 1 by Natsu Hyuuga, Modomu Akagawara, SEIKAISHA]()
The Failure at God School, Vol. 1 by Natsu Hyuuga, Modomu Akagawara, SEIKAISHA
Modern life means modern solutions, even to supernatural problems. So of course the government would have a classification system, special schools, and licenses for people with mysterious powers—any manifestation of a miracle is enough to be called a “Himiko,” but only those with full certification may use the title of “god... -
![All Our Beautiful Goodbyes by Julianne MacLean]()
All Our Beautiful Goodbyes by Julianne MacLean
From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes an epic tale of unrequited love that is by turns breathtaking, heartbreaking—and utterly unforgettable.1946: World War II is over, and Emma Clarkson is poised to take flight. With dreams of attending university, she’s ready to leave behind the wild beauty of Sable Island, the only home she’s ever known... -
![The Big Fix by Holly James]()
The Big Fix by Holly James
Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious—and dangerously hot—fixer . .suspense · heroine sleuth · mystery · humor · contemporary · new adult · forced proximity · length-medium · behind-doors · audiobook -
![Keep Her from Them by Jolie Vines]()
Keep Her from Them by Jolie Vines
A rebellious princess and the bodyguard who'll break every rule to keep her.AlexandraAs a member of the royal family, my life is a spectacle. Every move I make ends up in the headlines. When a familiar face from my past joins my security team, his return brings more than just old memories. Raphael suspects someone close to me is leaking my whereabouts, putting me in danger.I should be furious...mystery · fantasy · forced proximity · contemporary · new adult · m-f · class difference · praise-kink · found-family · united-kingdom -
![Kept by the Kraken by Sirena Song]()
Kept by the Kraken by Sirena Song
He’s the last kraken—and he’s living in exile. For centuries, Bjorn has punished himself for the loss of his people in the Great Shifter Wars. He barely lives, hiding away in his nature preserve and overseeing his watery territory.But an underwater encounter with a human scientist in his bay reawakens his magic...paranormal · monsters · hurt-comfort · shapeshifters · fantasy · length-short · contemporary · m-f · fated-mates · creative-anatomy -
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![Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Jessica Threet, Michael Glenn, Anthony Palmini]()
Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Jessica Threet, Michael Glenn, Anthony Palmini
Mercenary Kate Daniels knows all too well that magic in post-Shift Atlanta is a dangerous business. But nothing she’s faced could have prepared her for what’s to come in this heart-stopping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official...fantasy · urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · vampires · shapeshifters · witches · fae · dystopian · m-f -
![Inked in Ashes by Shannon Mayer]()
Inked in Ashes by Shannon Mayer
For fans of Once Upon a Time, and Wicked.Escape the page, or die trying…I’ve spent twenty-five years in the Hollow, poor as dirt, cursed with a stepmother who hates me, and dreaming about a faraway land that I don’t understand. Only two things that make life worth living are my falcon, Fetch, and my best friend, Molly...fantasy · witches · paranormal · magic · slow burn · urban fantasy · found-family · young adult · length-long · glimpses-kisses -
![Exquisite Ruin by AdriAnne May]()
Exquisite Ruin by AdriAnne May
In this darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, a sorceress and a demon are entwined in sensual battle to escape a deadly maze and reclaim their freedom.In this deadly maze, the most dangerous thing may be the passion between them. Sadaré wakes in a labyrinth, remembering nothing except that she is a powerful sorceress...erotica · bdsm · fantasy · monsters · magic · dark · demons · paranormal · witches · from hate to love -
![If I Dig You by Colby Wilkens]()
If I Dig You by Colby Wilkens
'If I Dig You has all of my favorite things: delicious tension, a sharp adventure, stunning character growth, and a happily ever after that will leave you swooning' - B.K. Borison Indiana Jones gets a rom-com twist in If I Dig You, Colby Wilkens' thrilling friends-to-lovers f/f adventure romance. Archaeologists Isadora Ross and Louise Morgenstern have been best friends for sixteen years... -
![Wreckage: A Dark Survival Romance by K.G. Reuss]()
Wreckage: A Dark Survival Romance by K.G. Reuss
We survived the crash, but will we survive each other?Troy and Adrian Drexler—my stepbrothers—spent years acting like I didn’t exist.Cold. Distant. Resentful.But when our plane crashes in the middle of a frozen wilderness, all we have is each other. Survival pushes us together in ways I never imagined. The brothers who once ignored me now protect me, touch me, want me...football · new adult · sports · length-medium · contemporary · stepsibling · forced proximity · forbidden love · slow burn · caretaking -
![Shadow by K.G. Reuss]()
Shadow by K.G. Reuss
Some jobs you’re willing to kill for. Some jobs you’re willing to die for. She was both.I was always a nobody. My father despised me and forced me into the Underground to cater to the needs of monsters after deeming me unworthy of being his son due to my unique abilities.The Underground nurtured what my father hated, and I became a tool to be used by the wicked.I played the game well...new adult · contemporary · dual-pov · first-person-pov · high-school · north-america · usa · michigan · mental-trauma · mental illness -
![Citius by Greer Hudson]()
Citius by Greer Hudson
Morgan Van Daal was an omega gymnastics legend until a devastating accident shattered her dreams, leaving her with chronic health challenges and a ruined sense of smell. Now, ten years later, she’s a sports medicine fellow who’s mastered the art of balancing ambition with avoidance—excelling at work while keeping alphas, and her own designation, at arm’s length...omegaverse · sports · office · contemporary · bisexual · boss & employee · hurt-comfort · forced proximity · creative-anatomy · poly
![Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Jessica Threet, Michael Glenn, Anthony Palmini](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/693bce05b9af123221e2df9c.jpg)
