Top new romance books out this week: 11 May - 17 May 2025
Last updated:
May 11, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Adelaide Forrest, Harper L. Woods, Danielle L. Jensen, Stacia Stark, Ashley Herring Blake, Elizabeth O'Roark, C.R. Jane, April Asher, Nikki Castle, Nicci Harris, Sarina Bowen and many more.
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What Sleeps Within the Cove by Adelaide Forrest, Harper L. Woods
From the New York Times bestseller, Harper L. Woods comes a brand new, highly anticipated novel in her Of Flesh & Bone series, What Sleeps Within the Cove.Once, I bartered my soul for my mate.Offering Mab my bound allegiance was the only way to save Caldris's life-the only bargain I could make to keep us both from the Void...dark · fae · fantasy · historical · ancient times · paranormal · horror · forced proximity · magic · fated-mates -
![A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen]()
A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen
A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood... -
![This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark]()
This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark
Once, I helped save a kingdom.Now, I’m trapped in a prison of thorns and nightmares.My crime? Knowing the location of a power that could reshape the world—a grimoire I swore to protect with my life.That secret is the only thing keeping me alive while my captors wait for me to break.Until he arrives.Beautiful. Ruthless.Dark, inscrutable eyes. A dangerously wicked grin... -
![Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake]()
Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake
A small-town waitress and a Hollywood star’s worlds collide in this new romance by Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date. Once upon a time, Ramona Riley was a student at a prestigious art school, with dreams of landing in Hollywood as a costume designer to the stars... -
![My Favorite Bad Decision by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
My Favorite Bad Decision by Elizabeth O'Roark
Climbing Kilimanjaro? No thank you.Climbing it with Miller West? Absolutely f***ing not.A full week without showers, a real bed or Internet was bad enough. Spending it with my family’s sworn enemy—the unbearably smug, indecently handsome Miller West—is a bridge too far.I’m determined to remain enemies, even if sparring with him is my favorite thing in the world... -
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![The Pucking Wrong Rookie by C.R. Jane]()
The Pucking Wrong Rookie by C.R. Jane
An NHL star could never fall for a girl like me…I never wanted this life, but the choices I made led me here—caught in a world I can't escape. Then Logan York, the Dallas Knights' rookie sensation, spots me in the crowd.When I refuse to date him, he hires me and promises I’ll fall in love with him.Arrogant. Reckless. Completely impossible... -
![A Simple Twist of Fate by April Asher]()
A Simple Twist of Fate by April Asher
A witch and a shifter get a second chance at love in this new paranormal romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling author April Asher.At the bright-eyed age of eighteen, witch Harlow “Harry” Pierce attended her first Fates Festival Finding Ceremony certain the Blue Willow Wisp would lead her to her Fated match, her cougar shifter boyfriend, Jaxon Atwood... -
![Revive Me by Nikki Castle]()
Revive Me by Nikki Castle
An injury that changed everything.A man who’s angry at the world.A woman who won't let him give up.Once, Roman was a professional MMA fighter on the brink of becoming the best in the world. But when an injury to his spinal cord alters the trajectory of his life, he not only has to learn how to walk again, he also needs to rediscover who he is with the disability that shattered his dreams... -
![Born For Lace by Nicci Harris]()
Born For Lace by Nicci Harris
"I'm on the run from The Trade with a baby that is technically their property, and the man helping me escape is a seven-foot-one rogue devoid of compassion who turns out to be the beast of my nightmares." ~ Dahlia is a Lace Girl. Her role is the first mental health initiative of The Trade, successfully halving depression in The Cradle. Accompany. Relieve. Soothe. That is her Meaningful Purpose...fantasy · age difference · young adult · dystopian · dark · m-f · mafia · pregnancy · monsters · height-difference -
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![Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen]()
Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen
From the author of The Five Year Lie comes a new twisty thriller that probes how well we actually know the men in our lives.Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high-profile commission restoring an historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine. But inside, she’s a mess... -
![The Nanny Goal by Ainsley Booth]()
The Nanny Goal by Ainsley Booth
When I first met her, I was just her brother’s best friend and a hockey player. Then I was the secret fling who broke her heart. Now I’m a single dad … and her new boss.On the best and worst night of my life, I left the perfect girl alone in a hotel room, confused and angry... -
![The Best of Us by Brittney Sahin]()
The Best of Us by Brittney Sahin
A man driven by duty and a woman who never gave up hope are thrust together by fate and a secret he never saw coming in a captivating novel of love, danger, and sacrifice by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.Constantine Costa has spent his life shielding others from harm... -
![Luca by Eryn Hawk]()
Luca by Eryn Hawk
Luca Haryk is ridiculously happy and in love—an easy feat with an adoring soulmate by his side. Despite his anxieties over his new position, he’s found a home in the Otherworld and has everything anyone could ever dream of... -
![After Paris by Mary Ellen Taylor]()
After Paris by Mary Ellen Taylor
From the author of The Brighter the Light comes a haunting tale of hope that spans generations, intertwining the lives of three women who fight for survival in 1940s France and present-day Virginia.At twenty-five, Ruby Nevins has already endured more than most. But after two years of battling cancer, she’s warily determined to move forward... -
![The Game: the Surgeon and the MMA Fighter by Jolie Vines]()
The Game: the Surgeon and the MMA Fighter by Jolie Vines
From the author of the #1 Kindle bestselling TikTok sensation BODY COUNT series comes a dedicated telling of the game.--I entered the game. He already chose me.If I go into that basement, I'll be prey. That's the game: twenty men hunting five women.Whoever catches me will claim me—right there on the floor—and I'll be his for thirty days and nights. No refusals. No limits... -
![Bartered Innocence by B. Sobjakken]()
Bartered Innocence by B. Sobjakken
He was supposed to be my savior, but became my keeper instead… I’ve spent years learning everything I can to take over my family’s restaurant. I’ve never envisioned myself doing anything else.It all comes to a crashing halt when rumors of an arranged marriage circle the Famiglia and my brother doesn’t stop my name from being put forth as an eligible bride... -
![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... -
![Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan]()
Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
"Can't Get Enough balances brutal emotion, whip-smart humor, and delicious spice. Moving, romantic, and thrumming with life, this is Ryan's best work yet." ―Talia Hibbert Hendrix Barry lives a fabulous life. She has phenomenal friends, a loving family, and a thriving business that places her in the entertainment industry's rarefied air. Your vision board? She’s probably living it... -
![Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein]()
Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
A May 2025 LibraryReads PickNamed Most Anticipated by Today.com, New York Post and BustleFrom beloved author Hannah Orenstein, this love letter to lake life is “the Parent Trap for adults,” the story of two half-sisters who meet for the first time at their father’s cabin in Maine after his unexpected death... -
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![Love Fast by Louise Bay]()
Love Fast by Louise Bay
RoseyI never thought I’d be a runaway bride. But when it came down to it, I just couldn’t marry the wrong man.So, I ran.And somehow, I ended up in Star Falls, Colorado—stranded, no luggage, no plan—in a wedding dress with a past I’d rather forget... -
![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... -
![The Incandescent by Emily Tesh]()
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
Naomi Novik's Scholomance series meets Plain Bad Heroines in this sapphic dark academia fantasy by instant national and international bestselling author Emily Tesh, winner of the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards."Look at you, eating magic like you're one of us."Doctor Walden is the Director of Magic at Chetwood School and one of the most powerful magicians in England... -
![Twisted Proposal by Zoe Blake]()
Twisted Proposal by Zoe Blake
I'm not the hero in this story—I'm the monster who claimed what wasn't his to take.I was supposed to sell her to the highest bidder, a marriage that would seal alliances and strengthen her family's power.But seeing her bloodied and defiant changed everything.Her father and brother thought they could use her as a pawn.They didn't realize I was playing a different game entirely... -
![Unmade by Cara Dee]()
Unmade by Cara Dee
The Hillcroft Group #2 • MM • Age Gap • Action • Military Romance • Hurt/Comfort • Healing/LossPart of becoming a private military contractor was learning how to profile people.Me: Leighton Watts. Lonely as hell. A coward. An orphan. Twenty-four years old. Desperate to belong somewhere. Felt dead most of the time. Too much of a chicken to reach out to the family I never knew... -
![The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee]()
The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee
She’s read every romance…except her own.“Clever and delightful; a standout in the genre.” – ⭐KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW “A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.” – ⭐SCHOOL & LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW“Susan Lee has written an ode to all romance readers... -
![Remnants of Filth: Yuwu Vol. 7 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou]()
Remnants of Filth: Yuwu Vol. 7 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
HOMECOMINGIn the aftermath of Gu Mang's defeat of the Demonblood Beast, Mo Xi rallies Chonghua's troops to face the Liao Kingdom. But there is little hope for victory. The blood pool left by the beast's death draws ever closer to the city walls, and the wicked Hua Po'an appears unstoppable...fantasy · historical · high fantasy · queer · mystery · paranormal · horror · urban fantasy · m-m · length-medium -
![Shadows in the Pines by A.J. Rivers]()
Shadows in the Pines by A.J. Rivers
There are shadows in the Pines that wait for their next victim.Detective Riley Quinn is facing the toughest case of her career.When Logan's daughter goes missing, abducted by a family member.Riley does everything in her power to find her.Not long after that, a string of murdered victims are found in the woods.From a camper to a fisherman, and many others killed in bizarre manners... -
![Renard's Deliverance by Laylah Roberts]()
Renard's Deliverance by Laylah Roberts
When you play hard, sometimes you fall hard . . .Moving to Haven had saved Renard’s life.He wasn’t perfect.Far from it.He was a surly, sarcastic teddy bear. With a slight sadistic streak.And a large protective side when he cared about someone.Which didn’t happen very often.Opal was loud, loyal, and brave.She knew she wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but she didn’t care... -
![Bonded to the Fallen Shadow King by Jen L. Grey]()
Bonded to the Fallen Shadow King by Jen L. Grey
Stolen from Earth, Fated to be His Ruin.Taken from Earth and thrust into a ruthless bridal competition in a fae realm, I’m forced to fight for a crown I don’t want in order to survive.Vad, the dark, sexy, powerful heir of the Shadow Fae, is doing the one thing he never wanted—searching for a bride.But I don't fit in here, and the top contestants want me dead as soon as I arrive... -
![Game Over by Selena Winters]()
Game Over by Selena Winters
In the game of predator and prey, sometimes the greatest trap is discovering you no longer want to escape.I've always escaped into gaming when reality became too much. As MistressOfMischief, I found freedom behind a screen, building a bond with my online partner, Rogue, that felt more real than most of my relationships... -
![Second Chance for the Single Mom by Cassie Cole]()
Second Chance for the Single Mom by Cassie Cole
It was supposed to be a one-night stand with my ex.As a single mom, I desperately needed a night of guilt-free fun.But when I showed up at his place, his two best friends were there.That didn’t stop us.It only made things a lot more fun.Now it’s weeks later, and I still can’t get that sweaty night of fun out of my head.And the three swoony guys?I keep running into them around town... -
![Dragon's Revenge by Nora Phoenix]()
Dragon's Revenge by Nora Phoenix
Oliver is worried he’s ruined any chance of a relationship between Adar, Delton, and him. One moment of not thinking, one moment of saying too much, and he betrayed Delton’s confidence and Adar’s trust in him. Can this ever be repaired?Hope sparks in Oliver as Delton decides to stay rather than leave the pack and Adar seems determined to build at least a friendship with Delton... -
![Crossing Paths by Katie Ruggle]()
Crossing Paths by Katie Ruggle
WHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN? Because he can bring you to your peak.Norah Pax loves working for her family's Rocky Mountain bounty-hunting business. But unlike her adrenaline-junkie sisters, she only enjoys chasing skips from the safety of her laptop... -
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![Ravenous by Renee Rose, Vanessa Vale]()
Ravenous by Renee Rose, Vanessa Vale
PACK RULE #9: FATE COMES SECOND FOR A SINGLE DADI didn’t move to Cooper Valley for love.I’m here to raise my daughter in peace, work at Wolf Ranch, and keep my wolf on a tight leash.Because I don’t have time for distractions. Or complications. And definitely not both in the form of a female.Joy is my new next-door neighbor—sweet, sexy, and entirely off-limits... -
![Blurred Love by Hope Ford]()
Blurred Love by Hope Ford
Ever since a traumatic brain injury changed his life, Colter James has kept to himself. He doesn’t do small talk. Doesn’t do crowds. And certainly doesn’t do women.When my sleazy ex starts causing trouble, Colter shows up like a storm—dark, dangerous, and hell bent on protecting me. Even if it means breaking all of his rules... -
![Hell to Pay by Sadie Hunt]()
Hell to Pay by Sadie Hunt
Once upon a time, three men almost destroyed me.Now they're the only ones who can save me.Living with the three men who ruined me in high school was supposed to be temporary, a refuge from the trafficking ring hunting me.But that was before I fell into their web of passion and danger.Nolan is the medic obsessed with hearing the beat of my faulty heart - and he has a secret of his own... -
![Love Sick by Deidra Duncan]()
Love Sick by Deidra Duncan
“Heartfelt and smart, Love Sick is just what the doctor ordered.”—Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Breakup TourTheir bedside manner needs a little work…Love may be the best medicine, but first-year resident Grace Rose isn’t prescribing it anytime soon... -
![Mountain Mens' Curvy Obsession by Kai Lesy]()
Mountain Mens' Curvy Obsession by Kai Lesy
"She doesn’t remember us…But her body does."It all started with a blizzard.One wrong turn. One crash into the frozen night.Then—I wake up in a secluded mountain lodge, warm and safe…Surrounded by three dangerously gorgeous strangers.Ex-military. Rough around the edges. All alpha.They say I’m safe.They say the storm is the only thing I need to fear... -
![Rhodes To Love by Monica Walters]()
Rhodes To Love by Monica Walters
If all Karima Henderson had to worry about was barrel racing and loving her family, she would have the perfect life. Unfortunately, she knows that isn’t the case. While she loves her life and family, things tend to get emotionally taxing at times. Allowing herself to be used by God also weighs on her, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Helping people is something she has a passion for... -
![Want You Back by Annabeth Albert]()
Want You Back by Annabeth Albert
When Maverick Lovelorn left town, it almost broke me. I’m determined to not let his return do the same.ThenIn high school, Maverick and I were best friends. Inseparable. We shared everything from video games to camping adventures to a first kiss that shattered everything I knew about myself. Our first love was sweet and true and not nearly enough to keep Maverick on the ranch he hated...
