Top new romance books out this week: 4 May - 10 May 2025
Last updated:
May 10, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Carley Fortune, Julie Soto, Rachel Lynn Solomon, Jesse H. Reign, Gabrielle Sands, Jillian West, Dani Francis, Rachel Smythe, Devney Perry, Laurie Gilmore and many more.
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One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
A radiant escape to the lake from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and This Summer Will Be DifferentAs featured in People ∙ Good Morning America ∙ Cosmopolitan ∙ TODAY ∙ E! News ∙ Buzzfeed ∙ Us Weekly ∙ The New York Post ∙ SheReads ∙ and more!I never anticipated Charlie Florek.Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true...contemporary · small town · sunny hero · canada · m-f · friends to lovers · friends-benefits · slow burn · sweet-hero · super rich hero -
![The Thrashers by Julie Soto]()
The Thrashers by Julie Soto
Either you're in or you're out. Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High.They’re everything everyone wants to be. Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack’s her childhood best friend, so she’s in...young adult · mystery · length-medium · non-hea · third-person-pov · suicide · high-school · north-america · usa · california -
![What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon]()
What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Falling in love with your husband is anything but convenient in this steamy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Business or Pleasure. Dani Dorfman has somehow made it to her thirties without knowing what she wants to do with her life... -
![The Legend Next Door by Jesse H. Reign]()
The Legend Next Door by Jesse H. Reign
I didn’t think hockey was the game for me…now I’m obsessed. My new neighbor, Ben Stirling, is a beautiful, famous ex-player. A living NHL legend. A single dad with sad eyes and a smile I feel in my knees.I’ve never met anyone like him. He’s what would you’d get if you squeezed masculinity through a sieve. He’s the grit. The pulp. The hard stuff that leaves a sweet taste in your mouth... -
![Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands]()
Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands
She’s the mayor-to-be’s perfect daughter. He’s the ruthless villain set to ruin her.I’ve spent my life putting others first. So when my father runs for New York City mayor—on a promise to take down the city’s most notorious crime family—I do what I always do: push my own dreams aside to help him win.Until I wind up at the wrong party...mafia · new adult · from hate to love · dark · contemporary · forbidden love · suspense · forced proximity · found-family · alpha male -
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![No Escape by Jillian West]()
No Escape by Jillian West
Facilities for rabid alphas?Saylor Callahan thought they were a joke. A myth someone made up to scare alphas into behaving...until she found herself stolen away and dumped in one.Feral alphas who spend time in close contact with omega pheromones gain back cognitive functioning pretty quickly, but rabid alphas have to bite a scent matched omega to attain that same clarity... -
![Silver Elite by Dani Francis]()
Silver Elite by Dani Francis
In the first book of a sizzling dystopian romance series, psychic gifts are a death sentence and there are rules to survival: Trust no one. Lie to everyone. And whatever you do, don’t fall for your greatest enemy.TRUST NO ONE.Wren Darlington has spent her whole life in hiding, honing her psychic abilities and aiding the rebel Uprising in small ways... -
![Lore Olympus: Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe]()
Lore Olympus: Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! “You have no authority here.”Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone’s trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into a new war... -
![Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry]()
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script!Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada, a must-have for any book lover... -
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![The Pumpkin Spice Café Coloring Book by Laurie Gilmore]()
The Pumpkin Spice Café Coloring Book by Laurie Gilmore
Get ready to color your way to relaxation with the official Pumpkin Spice Café tie-in cozy fall coloring book... -
![Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams]()
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams
An Indie Next Pick! Scorching-hot summer. Scorching-hot chemistry. Two teens can’t forget they’re just friends in this sweet, funny, electrifying romance from New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon. MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. MEET BASH... -
![Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez]()
Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez
When a late bloomer goes viral for coming out, she decides to use her newfound fame to get her first kiss—with the help of a sexy bartender. Librarian Angela Gutierrez has never been kissed. But after posting a video about her late bloomer status and ace identity, she's finally ready to get some firsts out of the way... -
![Praise Me: Soldier by Jessa Kane]()
Praise Me: Soldier by Jessa Kane
July is on her first date—ever. Leave it to her to sit down at the wrong table. With the wrong man. As soon as she realizes her error, she should get up and leave, right? Thing is, she can't seem to move once she locks eyes with Theo, a soldier fighting demons that chased him from a POW camp overseas, all the way back to Chicago...contemporary · military · m-f · usa · illinois · virgin heroine · tortured hero · dual-pov · male-pov · first-person-pov -
![Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 5 by Penny Reid, Daisy Prescott, April White, L.B. Dunbar]()
Beach Reads Box Set: Volume 5 by Penny Reid, Daisy Prescott, April White, L.B. Dunbar
Ten full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors. This special bundle features stories perfect for fun in the sun...contemporary · humor · length-epic · small town · from hate to love · slow burn · grumpy sunshine · m-f · childfree-couple · abduction -
![Vampire's Mate Volume One: Books 1-3 by Grae Bryan]()
Vampire's Mate Volume One: Books 1-3 by Grae Bryan
Enjoy the Vampire’s Mate series in bundle format. Volume One features books 1-3 as well as three new bonus POV scenes.When a vampire finds his fated mate, nothing can stand in his way.RomanRoman Mourier has been wandering aimlessly for decades, waiting for the inevitable day when the last of his humanity leaves him, and the demon inside him takes permanent control... -
![Riding the High by Paisley Hope]()
Riding the High by Paisley Hope
In the steamy third novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series, a newly appointed sheriff and a congressman’s daughter must keep their impulsive Vegas nuptials hidden to protect their reputations—but what happens in Vegas rarely remains secret.Her heart is wild. Only he can capture it... -
![The Pretend Fiancé Fiasco by Pippa Grant]()
The Pretend Fiancé Fiasco by Pippa Grant
A reclusive former celebrity, a recovering good girl, and small town trouble...It started as a joke. After a string of bad boyfriends, I made up a fake boyfriend so people would quit asking when I was going to meet a grumpy lumberjack trying to save his mama’s inn in my adopted hometown.When my grandma demanded proof from afar, I sent her a picture of me and my “boyfriend... -
![Drop Dead by Lily Chu]()
Drop Dead by Lily Chu
One mysterious mansion. Two rival journalists. Three weeks to uncover the story—and love—of a lifetime.Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn't mind being called "Lady Death." It suits the ice queen persona she's cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald...mystery · forced proximity · dual-pov · contemporary · office · humor · death · from hate to love · fantasy · suspense -
![Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane]()
Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane
The unputdownable, brilliant new novel from the Queen of Romcom.Bel’s joined the tiny Manchester office of a national paper from her indie podcast.Thirty-something Connor is going to back to the start as the new intern.The latest office news? They can’t stand each other.So of course Bel bumps into Connor when she’s working undercover on the biggest scoop of her career...contemporary · from hate to love · m-f · fake relationship · slow burn · office · england · sassy heroine · sweet-hero · dual-pov -
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![Archangel's Ascension by Nalini Singh]()
Archangel's Ascension by Nalini Singh
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us back to her breathtakingly passionate Guild Hunter World, where an impending transformation will be both an ending and a beginning…Aodhan and Illium. Adi and Blue. Sparkle and Bluebell. Friends become lovers, their future a wild unknown.Finally reunited in New York, they must now learn to navigate the monumental shift in their relationship...vampires · fantasy · urban fantasy · paranormal · m-m · queer · mystery · length-long · friends to lovers · angels -
![The Survivor Wants to Die at the End by Adam Silvera]()
The Survivor Wants to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
In this third book of the USA Today and #1 New York Times mega-bestselling They Both Die at the End series, two strangers—each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast—help each other learn to live.Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesn’t have to keep faking his way through this lonely life... -
![Shattered Truths by Evelyn Flood]()
Shattered Truths by Evelyn Flood
We did this. Our mate is broken. Trapped behind glass walls where we can't reach her, and our pack is trying to hold together the shattered pieces of what might have been in the midst of the wreckage Brett Rivers left behind. She's coming back. We won't stop fighting...omegaverse · new adult · fated-mates · grovel · slow burn · double-penetration · reverse harem · small town · length-short · poly -
![Fated to the Wolf Billionaire by April L. Moon]()
Fated to the Wolf Billionaire by April L. Moon
She fell into my arms as her entire world fell apart. And I was never letting her go. ReedI've been alone for over three hundred years. The darkness is around every corner, trying to swallow me whole as I watch my packmates one by one find their true loves, while I stand permanently on the sidelines. But when she collapses in my arms, everything comes into crystal clear focus... -
![Stolen Dreams by Natasha Madison]()
Stolen Dreams by Natasha Madison
Montgavin Township will never be the same when one night changes the lives of six people.The course of their lives and the trajectory of the town sets them on a collision course for disaster.LilahI was left for dead when I was eighteen.Coming to Mustang Creek Ranch gave me something to live for.My boss is grumpy and reclusive... -
![Reed by B.J. Alpha]()
Reed by B.J. Alpha
STORM ENTERPRISES is a stand-alone interconnecting series based on insanely hot billionaire best friends.ReedPlayboy. Bachelor. Billionaire.I’m all those things, and life couldn’t be better.Until one night with a mystery woman sends my world into chaos and makes me crave more out of life...from hate to love · contemporary · super rich hero · pregnancy · breeding · insta-love · spanking · military · humor · bdsm -
![Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame by Neon Yang]()
Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame by Neon Yang
With an armored, oath-bound hero reminiscent of The Mandalorianand the Asian-inspired epic fantasy of She Who Became the Sun, Neon Yang’s Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame is a stunning queer novella about a dragon hunter finding home with a dragon queen.Few know the true identity of the masked guildknight of Mithrandon. She barely remembers herself...fantasy · f-f · queer · high fantasy · length-short · magic · friends to lovers · class difference · disabilities and marks · east-asia -
![Daughter of Tides by Kit Rocha]()
Daughter of Tides by Kit Rocha
From the author of Consort of Fire comes a scorching romantasy novel full of courtly intrigue and erotic crackle riding the swells of immortal love.Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary...fantasy · menage · m-m-f · magic · fated-mates · historical · queer · poly · length-medium · audiobook -
![Wicked Savage by Lilian Harris]()
Wicked Savage by Lilian Harris
A NEW steamy, AGE GAP, arranged marriage, Irish Mafia, STANDALONE romance.Dinara Marinova.She was my desire.My addiction.My downfall.We burned hot, a dangerous infernothat consumed us both.Then I uncovered who her family was,something I couldn’t accept,and I walked away, shattering us both.But she vanished without a trace,and no matter how hard I tried,I couldn’t find her...mafia · length-long · contemporary · dark · new adult · m-f · age difference · male-pov · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
![Michael Without Apology by Catherine Ryan Hyde]()
Michael Without Apology by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A film student struggling with self-acceptance finally stops looking away from his traumatic past in a powerful novel by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.Michael Woodbine was seven years old when a near-fatal fireworks accident scarred him and led to his placement in foster care... -
![Michael Without Apology by Catherine Ryan Hyde]()
Michael Without Apology by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A film student struggling with self-acceptance finally stops looking away from his traumatic past in a powerful novel by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.Michael Woodbine was seven years old when a near-fatal fireworks accident scarred him and led to his placement in foster care... -
![A Letter from the Lonesome Shore by Sylvie Cathrall]()
A Letter from the Lonesome Shore by Sylvie Cathrall
Dive into the charming conclusion to the Sunken Archive duology, a heart-warming magical academia fantasy filled with underwater cities, romance of manners and found family, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Former correspondents E. and Henerey, accustomed to loving each other from afar, did not anticipate continuing their courtship in an enigmatic underwater city...fantasy · historical · length-long · mystery · science fiction · m-f · queer · neurodivergent · shy heroine · sweet heroine -
![All We Lost Was Everything by Sloan Harlow]()
All We Lost Was Everything by Sloan Harlow
A sexy, dark romantic thriller—with a shocking twist—by the author of Everything We Never Said.When eighteen-year-old River Santos’s house burned down, she lost everything. Her clothes. Her guitar. Her songbook.Most importantly, she lost her father. But when someone anonymously donates two million dollars to her GoFundMe, it’s like she’s won the worst sort of lottery... -
![Thunder Game by Christine Feehan]()
Thunder Game by Christine Feehan
Two broken souls find a love worth fighting for in this captivating GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.Diego Campos has come home to die. The GhostWalker is tired of walking a dark path shaped by countless losses. There has never been a moment of good in his life that wasn’t followed by something bad...paranormal · contemporary · magic · demons · vampires · military · shapeshifters · fantasy · glimpses-kisses · m-f -
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![Thunder Game by Christine Feehan]()
Thunder Game by Christine Feehan
Diego Campos has come home to die. The GhostWalker is tired of walking a dark path shaped by countless losses. There has never been a moment of good in his life that wasn’t followed by something bad. But as he makes his way to his family’s homestead in the Appalachian Mountains, his plans are interrupted by a violent ambush that sets his life on a new course...paranormal · fantasy · contemporary · military · alpha male · suspense · mystery · length-medium · audiobook -
![The Wolf Guard's Mate by Lola Glass]()
The Wolf Guard's Mate by Lola Glass
I hooked up with my twin sister's brother-in-law under the full moon… and ended up mated to him. Did I mention that he's a stoic, grumpy a-hole?Or that he abducted me and locked me in his gigantic mansion in the forest?Yeah, okay, so things could be worse.But an accidental mate bond isn't for the faint of heart... -
![Masks and Mishaps by Rebecca Kinkade]()
Masks and Mishaps by Rebecca Kinkade
A whirlwind romantic comedy about two friends who can’t stay out of each other’s lives…so they do it live.Essie Romero made a plan: graduate debt free and land a cutthroat banking job. Masked and anonymous, this coed by day and camgirl by night almost has it all...humor · office · erotica · contemporary · m-f · caretaking · stepsibling · anal sex · breeding · daddy-kink -
![Ardent Queen by Lexie Winston]()
Ardent Queen by Lexie Winston
Colbie’s life has changed beyond comprehension and she’s struggling to come to terms with it all. But the goddess and magic haven’t finished with her and information comes to light that is going to change everything.Marks, mates, and missing children are only the tip of the iceberg and Colbie is working against time to solve more problems than she could have comprehended...shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · explicit-open-door · contemporary · new adult · magic · fae · dragon shifter · bear shifter -
![Tanin's Treasure by Talia Rhea]()
Tanin's Treasure by Talia Rhea
Delivery Details: One large crate, free floating in space, to be retrieved and the contents returned to a shinuk king.It was supposed to be a simple job, like any other he'd done before. Until Tanin found himself looking into the delivery crate at the human females secreted away inside. Suddenly, this job just became much more dangerous... -
![Hooked on Them by Maya Nicole]()
Hooked on Them by Maya Nicole
When you're one of the few female coaches in the NHL, hooking up with players is firmly on the "don't even think about it" list. So naturally, as a woman who enjoys herself way too often, I did just that.A charity gala, two men, and enough champagne to fill the Stanley Cup later... here I am, staring at a positive pregnancy test and questioning every life choice that led to this moment...reverse harem · sports · hockey · humor · poly · length-medium · new adult · pregnancy · contemporary · boss & employee -
![As You Ice It by Emma St. Clair]()
As You Ice It by Emma St. Clair
If at first you don’t succeed, DO NOT try, try again. At least not when it comes to dating a hockey player.When Naomi met Camden Cole on Oakley Island, she assumed he would be gone in a week or two like any other tourist passing through.Perfect for a fun summer relationship. A temporary one...humor · sports · length-medium · hockey · found-family · small town · single-mother · athletes · dual-pov · glimpses-kisses
