Top new romance books out this week: 13 Apr - 19 Apr 2025
Last updated:
April 19, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Lyla Sage, Meghan Quinn, Kayla Grosse, Antonia Hodgson, C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers, Willow Dixon, Emma Hamm, Grace McGinty, Tahereh Mafi, J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon and many more.
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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 -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 -
![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... -
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![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 -
![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 -
![Daughter Of The Ninth Line: Part One by Grace McGinty]()
Daughter Of The Ninth Line: Part One by Grace McGinty
Every year, on the first day of spring, each of the Twelve Lines of Ebrus sends a conscript to enrol in Boellium War College, the training ground for Ebrus' Dawn Army. Some come willingly, others not so much...fantasy · new adult · from hate to love · length-novella · magic · m-f · class difference · alpha male · cold hero · death -
![Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi]()
Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
Lose yourself in this exhilarating return to the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment. James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. All that matters is that he managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment... -
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![The Penalty by J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon]()
The Penalty by J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon
I’ve been kept away from my destiny as long as I’ve been alive. I'm the bastard, banished from Manhattan, and forbidden from my dream of playing college hockey for the Gods because no one can find out about me... -
![Knot Made to Break: Part Two by Harper Wylde]()
Knot Made to Break: Part Two by Harper Wylde
I used to think surviving the worst was the hard part. But no one talks about what comes after. Learning to trust. To breathe without flinching. To be held without expecting to break. My Alphas saved me. Claimed me. Wrapped me in the kind of love I never believed I’d have. Every day, I wake tangled in their arms with their scents on my skin and their bonds wrapped tight around my soul...suspense · mafia · omegaverse · fated-mates · hurt-comfort · reverse harem · audiobook · contemporary · new adult · mystery -
![Voices by Joey Parker]()
Voices by Joey Parker
Charlie. I’m tired. My life has been filled with disappointments, sadness, and pain. I’m hated by everyone besides my best friend. Until the captain of the hockey team falls on top of me. His eyes are as blue as the ice he plays on, and his smile fills me with warmth I’ve never felt before. Shane Hawkins...sports · hockey · contemporary · hurt-comfort · found-family · m-m · dual-pov · queer · friends to lovers · college -
![Bewitched Blooms : A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoë by C.N. Crawford, C.L. Briar, Chiara Forestieri, Isla Elrick]()
Bewitched Blooms : A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoë by C.N. Crawford, C.L. Briar, Chiara Forestieri, Isla Elrick
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... -
![Bewitched Blooms : A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoë by C.N. Crawford, C.L. Briar, Chiara Forestieri, Isla Elrick]()
Bewitched Blooms : A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoë by C.N. Crawford, C.L. Briar, Chiara Forestieri, Isla Elrick
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 Escape Plan: a whimsical romance by Katie Bailey]()
The Escape Plan: a whimsical romance by Katie Bailey
When there’s no escaping the plans life has for you…. Beckett McCarthy’s beloved Gran always taught him to find magic in mundane, everyday things. But since she died, he no longer feels any magic. In fact, he feels nothing at all. So, when he has an opportunity to spend a summer abroad in Serendipity Springs, he’s expecting little more than a change in scenery... -
![On Midnight Shores by Julie Olivia]()
On Midnight Shores by Julie Olivia
𝑯𝒆’𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒓’𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔. I’ve loved Rafe Cohen since I knew unavailable artists with piercing amber eyes and reckless tattoos sparked my young, inexperienced heart. If only the man knew who I was. But, as it turns out, I can be reckless too... -
![INFERNO by Luna Mason]()
INFERNO by Luna Mason
Decadent. One word that alters both of their futures. A chance encounter that entwines them forever. One night. No real names. Ending in a betrayal that still haunts them both. Declan Quinn, the new Irish mob boss like no other. Five years later, he’s now the owner of Decadence, a successful chocolate factory, but it’s what lies behind the gates that is so much more...mafia · from hate to love · m-f · suspense · length-long · audiobook · graphic-violence · rape · death · abuse -
![The Wolf Prince's Mate by Lola Glass]()
The Wolf Prince's Mate by Lola Glass
I accidentally screwed the Alpha’s brother—and not the one whose wolf is determined I’m his mate. It’s caused just as many problems as you would think. And now I have to pick a mate. Fast. Hunter won’t be free from his wolf's obsession with me until I seal a mate bond with someone else. But that would require having feelings for someone else... -
![My Return to the Walter Boys by Ali Novak]()
My Return to the Walter Boys by Ali Novak
The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series! Jackie Howard returns to the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space―and got it. But she doesn't know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him... -
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![Gift from the Source by Willa Rae]()
Gift from the Source by Willa Rae
Time is ticking. The end is coming. And I’m not sure if I’ll survive what’s waiting on the other side. I’ve endured things I never deserved to, uncovered truths that’ve set me free, and with the help of my Nexus, my family, I’ve built myself up from the woman I used to be to the Primary I’m becoming. Everything’s coming full circle—every choice, every sacrifice, and every secret...reverse harem · vampires · poly · shapeshifters · fantasy · fated-mates · magic · paranormal · contemporary · dragon shifter -
![The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland]()
The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland
Four strangers are brought together to participate in an experimental treatment designed to heal broken hearts in this surprising and heartfelt debut novel from author Amelia Ireland. In a perfectly ordinary building, four strangers who couldn't be more different meet for the first time... -
![The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland]()
The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland
Four strangers are brought together to participate in an experimental treatment designed to heal broken hearts in this surprising and heartfelt debut novel from author Amelia Ireland. In a perfectly ordinary building, four strangers who couldn't be more different meet for the first time...contemporary · fantasy · found-family · magic · paranormal · length-medium · audiobook · glimpses-kisses -
![The Weaver by Tiffany Roberts]()
The Weaver by Tiffany Roberts
From the moment he first saw her, he knew their heartsthreads were interwoven. Rekosh had little interest in taking a mate—at least not until he met Ahmya. Small, delicate, and human, she is so unlike his kind. She is a vibrant flower flourishing amidst strangling vines. And he recognizes in her a deep, indomitable determination, inspiring curiosity, and fiery passion...monsters · aliens · fantasy · paranormal · science fiction · futuristic · east-asian-mc · m-f · erotica · humor -
![Dead End by Annabel Chase]()
Dead End by Annabel Chase
Queen of the Crossroads Lorelei Clay has the fight of her life ahead of her in this final, must-read installment of the bestselling urban fantasy series. Lorelei never believed she would have a place to call home. She’d grown accustomed to hiding, to putting up walls and avoiding interaction with the world around her. Until Fairhaven... -
![Against All Odds by Maya Alden]()
Against All Odds by Maya Alden
Will he fight against all odds to win her back? Sable Nees has spent her whole married life being a doormat and blending into the background. When her husband leaves her for a younger woman, she reclaims her confidence. She buys a local bar, ditches her mundane job, and starts living her life on her terms. Heath Falkner, freshly divorced, is still navigating his new normal...angst · single-father · super rich hero · poor heroine · insta-love · contemporary · suspense · strong heroine · betrayal · miscarriage -
![Dirty Damage by Naomi West]()
Dirty Damage by Naomi West
I accidentally hit Reply All…. And sent photos to my boss that were for my eyes only. Now, he wants me to sign a contract TO HAVE HIS BABY. It’s my sister’s fault. She’s the one who encouraged me to do a boudoir shoot to rebuild my confidence after my loser ex stomped my heart to pieces. But she’s nowhere to be found when my worst nightmare gets even worse. .. In the form of an email in my inbox…... -
![Dirty Grovel by Naomi West]()
Dirty Grovel by Naomi West
I ran from paradise to protect the man I love. But he's after me now. Because I took our baby with me. Nassau was supposed to be my fresh start. Far from my billionaire Russian's empire. Far from the chaos I brought to his life. Far from his mother's disapproving stares. But I can't truly leave Oleg behind. .. Because I've got our baby with me. I can't let him find me, though...contemporary · mafia · length-long · dark · angst · suspense · humor · m-f · age difference · boss & employee -
![The Best Wrong Move by Lily Parker]()
The Best Wrong Move by Lily Parker
Every girl dreams of the perfect proposal. And my boss thought it would be a ‘media moment’ if I proposed to my boyfriend, Rex, live on national TV. With everyone watching. Rex said no. Now I’m a social media sensation for all the wrong reasons and hiding out in Hawaii. But because the universe apparently hates me, so is Rex . .forced proximity · contemporary · new adult · humor · length-medium · audiobook · angst · m-f · class difference · height-difference -
![Back In the Shadows by J.A. Owenby]()
Back In the Shadows by J.A. Owenby
Two faces. One obsession. Zero mercy. One, two, they took what's mine. My little lamb was stolen from me. Three, four, blood on the floor. The monster she awakened has broken free. Five, six, death's favorite tricks. My darkness hunts relentlessly. Seven, eight, feel my rage. H3ll itself bows down to me. Nine, ten, k! ll again and again. Each death brings her back to me...contemporary · suspense · length-medium · dark · m-f · love triangle · bondage · fetish · primal-play · alpha male -
![Wait in the Truck by Leila James, Shauna Mairéad]()
Wait in the Truck by Leila James, Shauna Mairéad
Readers on BOOKTOK are calling this book hilariously dark and obsessively addictive. Heads or tails? The flip of my coin decides how I end your life. My obsession with Sage Everett runs deeper and darker than the water of Black River—the boundary that divides our land. I’ve spent years watching the girl next door from beneath the brim of my cowboy hat...cruel hero · western · suspense · horror · contemporary · dark · m-f · caretaking · forbidden love · small town -
![Chaos King by Kacen Callender]()
Chaos King by Kacen Callender
The explosive sequel to instant New York Times bestselling YA debut Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender. “Spellbinding. ” —Aiden Thomas · “Brims with possibility. ” —A. R. Carpetta · “A thrilling, expansive adventure. ” —Elana K. Arnold · “A blast of heart-racing magic. ” —Andrew Joseph White...fantasy · young adult · queer · magic · high fantasy · urban fantasy · dark · paranormal · length-medium · audiobook -
![The Woman Left Behind by Kristen Ashley]()
The Woman Left Behind by Kristen Ashley
There are two dead bodies in Idaho, and the gun used to kill them has been traced back to a sixteen-year-old robbery in Misted Pines. Sheriff Harry Moran has a broken heart and a stack of case files on his desk that the corrupt sheriff who came before him might have bungled. Or he may have framed innocent people...men in uniform · mystery · contemporary · suspense · found-family · m-f · length-long · caretaking · insta-love · independent heroine -
![A Voice In Chains by Harleigh Beck]()
A Voice In Chains by Harleigh Beck
His whisper threatens to tear down my defenses. I have it all. Star athlete, popular girlfriend, perfect life. Then Arkin Reeves moves into my bedroom. He’s silent, guarded, and haunted by a past I can’t begin to understand. A past that stole his voice. My parents say he needs a place to stay. I say he’s a nightmare who needs to go. At first, I hate him and the unwelcome emotions he evokes...m-m · forced proximity · from hate to love · cheating · secret-relationship · hurt-comfort · dark · soccer · queer-awakening · sports -
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![The Orc's Rage by Lyonne Riley]()
The Orc's Rage by Lyonne Riley
This is a dark romance and contains content that may be triggering. Please read the content warnings on the author's website. Cedar is not just a peasant, but a peasant’s servant, sold by her parents in exchange for a cow. When orcs arrive in her village, she is not heartbroken to see them murder her vicious master...dark · orcs · breeding · pregnancy · m-f · height-difference · non-human-hero · fantasy · from hate to love · forced proximity -
![Frost and Felines by Milly Taiden, Ava Hunter]()
Frost and Felines by Milly Taiden, Ava Hunter
She wanted a quiet winter. Instead, she got snowed in with a fake husband — and real feelings she never saw coming. Mallory Gale is a storm witch with a reclusive streak, perfectly content hiding in her cliffside home with a cup of tea and her grief... -
![Legacy by Eva Simmons]()
Legacy by Eva Simmons
Nothing is more important to Jesse King than his club and his daughter. He’s a biker to the core. Gorgeous and lethal. Trouble at its finest. And I’m his daughter’s new nanny…. It's my job to take care of the one person in his life who comes before his patch. If only Jesse wasn't making it so difficult. He’s resistant. Infuriating... -
![French 75 by Addison Beck]()
French 75 by Addison Beck
Cassius. I’m in love with my best friend and he doesn’t even know it. While everyone else can see how gone I am for Skylar, the man himself has no clue. I’ve always done everything in my power to show him how much I love him and prove to him that I’m the one for him...friends to lovers · hurt-comfort · queer · found-family · m-m · friends-benefits · abuse · contemporary · humor · height-difference -
![French 75: Special Edition by Addison Beck]()
French 75: Special Edition by Addison Beck
Cassius. I’m in love with my best friend and he doesn’t even know it. While everyone else can see how gone I am for Skylar, the man himself has no clue. I’ve always done everything in my power to show him how much I love him and prove to him that I’m the one for him... -
![Starfire by Katie Griffin, AJ Sherwood]()
Starfire by Katie Griffin, AJ Sherwood
Luca O’ Broín’s original wife checklist:. a loving marriagemother for his childrencapable of running a fortresssexually compatiblesomeone intelligentLuca’s REVISED non-negotiable husband checklist:. dependable friendcapable of running a fortresswilling to move to Bhodhsasomeone with brainsNoe Keller’s husband checklist:. LucaLuca’s UPDATED husband checklist:... -
![Craving My Rival by P. Rayne]()
Craving My Rival by P. Rayne
The final installment of The Mafia Academy Series- A dark enemies to lovers romance set at a mafia boarding school for the sons and daughters of the most powerful mafia lords. Polina Aminoff. At the Sicuro Academy, the Russians and the Italians give each other a wide berth. We’re bitter enemies after all...
