Top new romance books out this week: 20 Apr - 26 Apr 2025
Last updated:
April 26, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Emily Henry, Morgan B. Lee, Emilia Rossi, Tessa Hale, Sadie Kincaid, Elliott Rose, Sara Cate, Layla Fae, Layla Fae, Layla Fae and many more.
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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry...contemporary · humor · north-america · usa · georgia · forced proximity · grumpy sunshine · mystery · from hate to love · length-long -
![Divine Fate by Morgan B. Lee]()
Divine Fate by Morgan B. Lee
I’m a demigod who was raised in hell. Now the gods say I earned the right to join them in Paradise. But an eternally peaceful existence as a goddess? Hard pass. Especially if it means I would never get to see them again. My thoughtful, merciless fae necromancer. My charmingly ferocious dragon shifter. My dreamy, unhinged Nightmare Prince. And my beautifully brutal ice elemental...witches · fated-mates · shapeshifters · fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · magic · demons · fae · monsters -
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His Juliet by Emilia Rossi
They say violent delights have violent ends. They’ll have to get through me first. JULIET. My world is small and predictable—that’s how I’ve designed it. It doesn’t extend beyond my tiny studio apartment, the local bagel shop, and the bookstore I manage. So, when a mysterious man crashes into the shop late one night while I’m doing inventory, I should be terrified...mafia · dark · contemporary · age difference · m-f · childfree-couple · class difference · caretaking · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
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Crescent Kingdom by Tessa Hale
Never stop running. And no matter what, never let the world know who you really are. I’ve spent my whole life hiding. Training. Preparing. Hoping that no one will discover my secrets. What I can do. Who I am. And I’ve gotten so good at it, sometimes even I forget. Until them. The wolf pack with a ruthless reputation and a penchant for revenge. The protective fighter. The charming Brit...paranormal · reverse harem · fated-mates · werewolves · fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · poly · length-short -
![Rebound by Sadie Kincaid]()
Rebound by Sadie Kincaid
They say love is all you need. They’re wrong. Sometimes, no matter how much you want to stop it from happening, you have to watch the person you love most in the world slip through your fingers. Even when it feels entirely wrong, you can still find yourself sitting in a lawyer’s office with your spouse, negotiating the terms of your divorce... -
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![Taming the Heart by Elliott Rose]()
Taming the Heart by Elliott Rose
In this steamy age-gap, forbidden-love cowboy romance for fans of Lyla Sage, Bailey Hannah, and Elsie Silver, a free spirit finds herself working for a former pro bull rider. .. who has secrets behind those ocean-deep eyes... -
![The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate]()
The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate
I’ve been alone long enough. As a chart-topping country singer, I’m living the dream. While my family is all back in Austin, embracing their happily-ever-afters, I’m on the road on a sold-out tour. I should feel ecstatic, yet all I am is lonely. Maybe that’s why I find myself drawn to a fan who pops up at one of my shows...m-m · queer · contemporary · tortured hero · rockstars · men in uniform · dual-pov · male-pov · first-person-pov · lgbtqia hate -
![ORC: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae]()
ORC: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
“We’ll need a bucket,” Gurd said, taking off his pants. Karla never dreamt she’d meet an actual orc. Orcs don’t exist. They aren’t dangerous and powerful, with fists that might squeeze the life out of a hippo, not to mention a frail human. Their essence certainly isn’t, well, abundant – and also green and smelling deliciously nutty…. OK, fine, they exist. One is standing right there...erotica · humor · paranormal · science fiction · length-novella · explicit-plentiful · orcs · m-f · anal sex · creative-anatomy -
![CROW: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae]()
CROW: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
He will do anything to protect her from monsters – and most importantly, from himself. After all, he is the worst of them all. Veronica has lived through enough nightmares. She doesn’t need another one. And Crow knows he’s a grotesque beast, a sight unfit for human eyes. He settles for protecting her from afar and keeping his distance... -
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![GRIM: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae]()
GRIM: Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
When I’m hanging over a cliff and getting ready for death, the only way out is to promise the Grim Reaper anything he wants. Because what’s a girl to do when her arms are going numb and she doesn’t want to become a pancake? Also, he is kind of gorgeous. I mean, apart from the terrifying skull he has instead of a head, his eye sockets filled with fire, his horns, and his prehensile tail... -
![Sawyer by Jessica Peterson]()
Sawyer by Jessica Peterson
Dirty dancing leads to a chance at forever in this sizzling single parent, found family, small town romance by Jessica Peterson. As a recently divorced single mom, I have zero interest in flirting with guys while on a rare girls’ weekend away with my sisters. I just want to have fun, celebrate my new job, and listen to live music at a honky tonk...cowboys · contemporary · western · single-mother · single-father · m-f · usa · texas · small town · dual-pov -
![Dance of Ruin by Jagger Cole]()
Dance of Ruin by Jagger Cole
He’s my villain, my ruin, my sweetest damnation. I've always been a good girl. The brilliant ballerina. The perfect politician’s daughter. That is, until my father declares war on the Barone Mafia family, and I become the price to pay. Now, the devil himself has his claws in me. Nico Barone is a beautiful nightmare wrapped in leather and ink...mafia · m-f · suspense · bdsm · dark · contemporary · multicultural · east-asian-mc · bad boys · possessive hero -
![Atop the Faerie Throne by Marie Mistry]()
Atop the Faerie Throne by Marie Mistry
Nicnevin Rhoswyn, Fifth Beloved Daughter of Danu, High Queen of All Fae. Elfhame has fallen. Elatha’s warriors run rampant across my city, looting and burning everything in their path. The throne of Faerie is mine by right, but the Fomorian King now reigns amidst the blood, death and chaos. Only a Nicnevin with a fully united Guard stands a chance at reclaiming what’s been stolen...fantasy · reverse harem · magic · fae · poly · paranormal · virgin hero · from hate to love · dark · length-long -
![Play with the Phantom by Amanda Richardson]()
Play with the Phantom by Amanda Richardson
She has no idea she’s being hunted… or that the Phantom has already claimed her. Ari. I thought I wanted stability—security—someone safe. For two years, I convinced myself Asher—my polished, predictable, perfect boyfriend—was enough. Until the letters started. Cryptic. Obsessive. Meant only for me. Then, I meet Asher’s twin. Maddox Cross. A name no one speaks. A convicted felon... -
![Deliverance by Katelyn Taylor]()
Deliverance by Katelyn Taylor
Being a member born into a secret society is nothing like what you would expect. Our world is dripping in diamonds and gilded in gold, but it’s also built atop the blood and bones of innocents. The wronged and the shamed haunting this town, this world, this society. Maggie Bartlett had accepted the fact that she would never have control over her destiny... -
![Dare to Love Me by Rosa Lucas]()
Dare to Love Me by Rosa Lucas
Edward Cavendish is the embodiment of British elite—composed, controlled, and permanently unimpressed. Born into old money and even older expectations, he carries the weight of generations of stiff-upper-lip tradition and emotional repression. A world-renowned surgeon. A ruthless perfectionist. A man who does not tolerate chaos. Which is unfortunate. Because I am chaos... -
![When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley]()
When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley
The Shape of Water meets The Greatest Showman in this beautifully illustrated queer historical cozy fantasy, as a young Puerto Rican immigrant goes through a journey of love and self-discovery after capturing a merman for a Coney Island sideshow act in turn-of-the 20th century New York. “Venessa gives life to the most unexpected things...fantasy · paranormal · historical · queer · urban fantasy · monsters · forbidden love · abduction · found-family · latinx-mc -
![Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman]()
Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman
From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes an inspiring romance novel about honoring the past, living in the present, and loving for the future. In her small Montana hometown, Lauren Parker has assumed a few different roles: teenage hell-raiser, sister of superstar Gabe Parker, and most recently, tragically widowed single mother...contemporary · age difference · m-f · single-mother · length-long · bisexual · siblings-bff · small town · actors · death -
![The Puck Player by G.N. Wright]()
The Puck Player by G.N. Wright
Hockey is my life. It’s my only goal, my only escape, and everything was going according to plan. All I had to do was focus on the game, keep my head down, then get drafted into the NHL. Being a playboy billionaire should have made that easy. I’m everything they say I am, rich, handsome, charming, and a complete and total player... -
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![A Deceitful Pact by Lilah Raine]()
A Deceitful Pact by Lilah Raine
I had one brief encounter with Riley Hale. One wild, perfect encounter that left its mark. Then, she cut and run on me. When she shows up in my town as the new Sheriff and brings a whole heap of trouble with her,. I know I have to do whatever it takes to ensure she doesn't get away from me a second time. A Deceitful Pact is a small-town, bad boy , breeding romance...pregnancy · breeding · suspense · second chances · m-f · dark · contemporary · small town · heroine sleuth · alpha male -
![Castaway Whirlwind by May Alder]()
Castaway Whirlwind by May Alder
A woman running on fumes. Kicked out of my mom’s house at fifteen years old after my dad died, I’m no stranger to hard work, picking up extra waitressing shifts at the diner and every odd job I can find on the side for the last ten years. Yet, no matter how hard I work, I can never seem to get ahead—not when I have endless car repairs, doctor’s appointments, and student loans to repay...age difference · contemporary · daddy-kink · alpha male · suspense · erotica · length-medium · new adult · m-f · boss & employee -
![Dean by Cora Rose]()
Dean by Cora Rose
The path to self-acceptance has always felt like an uphill battle for me. It’s hard not to feel that way when the most important people in my life decided long ago they can’t accept me as I am, that they don’t want a gay son, a feminine son, a boy who likes pretty things... -
![Chaos by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Chaos by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
I had one job: keep her safe. But instead of doing my duty, I’d nearly lost her more than once. In my defense, what does the Horseman War know about stopping the apocalypse? Nothing. My goal has always been to fight and raze my enemies to the ground. Merri wasn’t an enemy, though she felt like one. In a matter of weeks she’s found her way through each and every one of my defenses...paranormal · demons · magic · fantasy · reverse harem · contemporary · new adult · angels · fae · werewolves -
![Just Say Yes by Lena Hendrix]()
Just Say Yes by Lena Hendrix
Getting tangled up with an Olympic rugby player seems like the perfect way to forget about how my life is falling apart. Until I discover he’s my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. Logan Brown walked into my small town with a charming grin and mischief in his eyes. He’s a world-class flirt and his confident masculinity is almost as distracting as those rugby thighs... -
![700 Senses of Summer by Maggie Gates]()
700 Senses of Summer by Maggie Gates
Aurora Whitlock hit rock bottom. Broke, single, and mourning her career going up in smoke, she decides to kick-start her new life by renovating the bones of an old beach house hidden along the Carolina coast. What a cliché—inheriting a fixer-upper from a deceased relative. That kind of thing only happens in books. But beggars can’t be choosers... -
![The Escape Plan by Katie Bailey]()
The Escape Plan 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...contemporary · paranormal · humor · magic · fantasy · glimpses-kisses · m-f · forced proximity · sassy heroine · sunny hero -
![Loving the Reaper by Lola King]()
Loving the Reaper by Lola King
An angsty, best-friends-to-lovers, dark romance from best-selling author, Lola KingHe waited years for her to choose him. His patience has run out. Welcome back to Silver Falls University. There is a murderer among us. I've been best friends with Wren Hunter for sixteen years... -
![The Arrogant One by Marni Mann]()
The Arrogant One by Marni Mann
A sizzling one-night-stand, billionaire romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …. I’m the arrogant one. She’s the woman who could tame me. What I don’t expect is to fall in love. The minute I hear her laugh, I smile. The second my fingers touch hers, I never want to let them go. When my eyes take her in, I know …. Sadie Spencer is meant to be mine...dual-pov · super rich hero · insta-love · office · strong heroine · contemporary · competent heroine · tycoon · m-f · anal sex -
![What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon]()
What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon
“Five giant stars. Propulsive and gut-wrenching…An all-consuming, epic love story. ”—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance. One Day meets a contemporary Bridgerton in this high-drama, escapist wonder of a love story, Paige Toon’s best yet. Three days to fall in love. Six years to try to forget. Ellie didn’t expect to fall in love while interrailing through Europe...contemporary · length-long · m-f · europe · wales · super rich hero · audiobook · class difference · forbidden love · insta-love -
![Into Their Den by Ann Denton, Ivy Asher]()
Into Their Den by Ann Denton, Ivy Asher
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![Double Play by C.L. Rose]()
Double Play by C.L. Rose
Hawk. Since I was a teenager, I’ve used baseball as a way to distract myself from everything my life was missing. I grew up too fast, taking care of my two younger brothers. They were all I had, until one day, they were taken away and I was alone. Being drafted by the Daytona Fury brought with it a gift I wasn’t expecting—my best friend, Jackson Blake...sports · baseball · contemporary · athletes · stepsibling · siblings-bff · praise-kink · m-f-m · m-f · poly -
![Peaches & Cream by Elena Dawne]()
Peaches & Cream by Elena Dawne
Sweet temptations and ruined reputations…. A small town is a hard place to have a secret affair, and our remote mountain village feels the smallest. Everybody here knows everything about everyone else — at least they think they do. If I was like them, I’d probably think Daryl Winters is too old and perverted for me to have a relationship with...bdsm · erotica · dual-pov · first-person-pov · m-f · contemporary · small town · sweet-hero · height-difference · friends to lovers -
![Mr. Charming by Piper Rayne]()
Mr. Charming by Piper Rayne
Three years ago, I swore to myself we were done. Since then, Tweetie Sorenson has embraced the professional hockey player bachelor lifestyle—his social media is a highlight reel of clubs, friends, and a never-ending stream of different women. It’s hard to believe he’s the same man who stole my heart the very night we met. With him, everything felt wild, spontaneous, and absolutely perfect...sports · humor · contemporary · office · hockey · athletes · second chances · forced proximity · angst · found-family -
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![The Sin Eater by Onley James]()
The Sin Eater by Onley James
Waylon Boone is no stranger to danger. As the headmaster of the Watch, an elite school hidden in the desert where the wealthy send their psychopathic children to become the perfect covert operatives, he's trained killers, spies, and manipulators...dark · queer · age difference · m-m · new adult · forbidden love · contemporary · office · death · mafia -
![At the Edge of Surrender by A.L. Jackson]()
At the Edge of Surrender by A.L. Jackson
A surprise single dad, small town romantic suspense…. I’m the last guy on the planet who should be a dad. My life is chaos. My sins written dark and deep. So, imagine my surprise when my doorbell rings and I open it to find the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen standing on the other side. And she’s holding the hand of a little girl who looks just like me...suspense · contemporary · dark · m-f · tortured heroine · tortured hero · alpha male · possessive hero · bikers · death -
![Unexpectedly Ever After by Heather Ashley]()
Unexpectedly Ever After by Heather Ashley
Clover's Rules for Surviving Your Hot. Rule #1: DON'T let the hot firefighter see you in your ratty PJs. Rule #2: Just because he's staying on your couch does NOT mean he belongs in your bed. Rule #3: Whatever you do, DON'T fall for your brother's best friend. It wasn't my idea to let Banks Priestly crash at my place...contemporary · length-short · m-f · siblings-bff · pregnancy · forced proximity · breeding · forbidden love · usa · oregon -
![Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer]()
Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer
A touching novel about parenthood, first love, family bonds, and rekindled relationships from the. New York Times. bestselling author and beloved Nantucket storyteller Nancy Thayer. Blythe Benedict is content. Her life didn’t end when her marriage did. In fact, she’s more than happy living in her comfortable house in Boston, working as a middle school teacher, and raising four wonderful children... -
![Summer Light on Nantucket: A Novel by Nancy Thayer]()
Summer Light on Nantucket: A Novel by Nancy Thayer
A touching novel about parenthood, first love, family bonds, and rekindled relationships from the New York Times bestselling author and beloved Nantucket storyteller Nancy Thayer. Blythe Benedict is content. Her life didn’t end when her marriage did. In fact, she’s more than happy living in her comfortable house in Boston, working as a middle school teacher, and raising four wonderful children... -
![Burn For Me [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Matthew Bassett, Anthony Palmini, Laura C. Harris]()
Burn For Me [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Matthew Bassett, Anthony Palmini, Laura C. Harris
In this spellbinding first dramatized audiobook in #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews's urban fantasy Hidden Legacy series, private detective Nevada Baylor navigates her way through an alternate world where dynasties, built on inherited wealth and magic, guide the course of humanity...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · magic · suspense · audiobook · m-f · class difference · slow burn · competent heroine -
![Just Crumbs: A Not-So-Grimm Retelling by Holly Monroe]()
Just Crumbs: A Not-So-Grimm Retelling by Holly Monroe
The children of Greenbell grow up hearing tales of a witch who lives within the Whispering Woods. Fantastical stories are woven of the witch who lives in a house made of sweets and lures naughty children to their demise. Of course, no one has ever seen the witch and lived to tell about it, so the forest is left relatively untouched. That is, until Hans and Gerrit begin their journey...fantasy · m-f-m · paranormal · witches · poly · length-short · dual-pov · first-person-pov · explicit-plentiful · demons
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