Top new romance books out this week: 20 Jul - 26 Jul 2025
Last updated:
July 26, 2025
This week featuring new releases by A.K. Caggiano, H.C. Dolores, Catherine Cowles, Cora Rose, Elodie Hart, Cassandra Khaw, Katelyn Taylor, Bella Matthews, Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine, Kit Grey and many more.
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How Not to Court Your Human Captive by A.K. Caggiano
Six human women, betrayed by their own only to be rescued by the very demons they were taught to fear, find themselves trapped in a harrowing, magical city.But the cautionary tales were wrong, and they’re quick to learn demons don’t inspire terror but temptation…When a human’s fury meets a demon’s fire, hatred isn’t the only thing to ignite...demons · paranormal · fantasy · from hate to love · m-f · childfree-couple · forced proximity · hurt-comfort · bondage · fem-dom -
![Redamancy by H.C. Dolores]()
Redamancy by H.C. Dolores
A new city. A new life. And a sociopath determined to take back what's his. Ten years ago, Adrian Ellis vowed to hunt me down and claim me like a prize, but I haven't heard a word since. Now I'm thriving in New York City--with a blossoming art career, a fearless roommate-turned-best-friend intent to push me out of my comfort zone, and a true golden boy who has no idea how deep my darkness runs... -
![Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowles]()
Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowles
I came here seeking sanctuary, I never meant to fall for the broody single dad next door. I've spent my life hiding in plain sight, burying my past beneath layers of carefully constructed lies. Moving to Sparrow Falls was supposed to be a fresh start. A place to lay low... -
![Pit Stop by Cora Rose]()
Pit Stop by Cora Rose
The summer before my senior year of college was supposed to be lose my virginity, avoid all unnecessary drama, and keep my mind focused on my future career far away from this small town.Easy enough.Too bad my newly emerged omega instincts have other plans and my first heat cycle hits me like a freight train with no brakes and zero respect for timing...paranormal · fantasy · contemporary · magic · shapeshifters · omegaverse · m-m · forced proximity · college · queer -
![Bound to His Name: A marriage bound by duty, tested by desire. by Elodie Hart]()
Bound to His Name: A marriage bound by duty, tested by desire. by Elodie Hart
She was promised to a name. Not a man.When Aveline Ward is forced into an arranged marriage with Kael Meridan—the cold, elusive heir to a billion-dollar empire—she doesn't expect love. She expects control. Silence. Obedience.Kael has his reasons for keeping her at arm’s length, and Aveline has secrets that could destroy them both...suspense · length-short · m-f · contemporary · tycoon · arranged marriage · dark · behind-doors · competent heroine · cruel hero -
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![The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw]()
The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw
A deeply dark academia novel from USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Khaw, perfect for fans of A Deadly Education and An Education in Malice who are hungry for something more diabolical.The Hellebore Technical Institute for the Gifted is the premier academy for the dangerously powerful: the Anti-Christs and Ragnaroks, the world-eaters and apocalypse-makers... -
![One Night Seduction by Katelyn Taylor]()
One Night Seduction by Katelyn Taylor
One touch. One moment. One night. That’s all it was meant to be. One crazy night in a masked sex club for my best friend's birthday. I didn’t know what to expect. The last thing I saw happening was a sexy and mysterious Dom choosing me to be his Sub for the night. But once the mask was lifted, everything changed. It could never be just a casual One Night Stand...age difference · praise-kink · bdsm · forced proximity · forbidden love · love triangle · other-man-woman · new adult · poly · m-f-m -
![Striking by Bella Matthews]()
Striking by Bella Matthews
An accidental marriage, forbidden, billionaire romance, From USA Today and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Bella Matthews.In my defense, I never planned on marrying my husband.But after one wild night and one too many cocktails, I wake up tangled in silk sheets, with a diamond ring on my finger, a sinfully sexy prince next to me in bed, and palace guards banging on the door with devastating news... -
![Immoral by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine]()
Immoral by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Who are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.Ruthless.Dangerous.We’re the Park Avenue Kings...m-m · contemporary · forced proximity · queer · super rich hero · dark · grumpy sunshine · found-family · erotica · mafia -
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![Scoring the Player by Kit Grey]()
Scoring the Player by Kit Grey
Returning from an injury, pro basketball player Salem “The Silencer” Jones is ready to resume being the best defender in the league. A league that now has an openly gay player—and not just any player but Salem’s long-time, secret crush—Arnaz Cade. He soon discovers that defending his shot with Arnaz, suddenly one of the most sought-after bachelors, might be his biggest challenge yet...sports · m-m · grumpy sunshine · queer · hurt-comfort · from hate to love · contemporary · spanking · praise-kink · lgbtqia hate -
![The Kingpin's Call Girl by Annika Martin]()
The Kingpin's Call Girl by Annika Martin
I'm not a call girl; I’m a college student—playing dress-up to find my sister. One night. One assignment. Get invited to the table. Memorize names. Get out. Easy—until he walks in. Luka Zogaj isn’t just powerful. He’s lethal. Savage. Worshipped and feared like a god. And when he sees me, he buys me. Not for a night. For two weeks...mafia · dark · mystery · alpha male · from hate to love · age difference · suspense · contemporary · angst · m-f -
![Love Is a War Song by Danica Nava]()
Love Is a War Song by Danica Nava
A Muscogee pop star and a cowboy who couldn’t be more different come together to strike a deal in this new romantic comedy by Danica Nava, USA Today bestselling author of The Truth According to Ember.Pop singer Avery Fox has become a national joke after posing scantily clad on the cover of Rolling Stone in a feather warbonnet...humor · contemporary · indigenous-mc · western · length-medium · m-f · audiobook · open-door · grumpy sunshine · fake relationship -
![Mr. Irrelevant by C.L. Rose]()
Mr. Irrelevant by C.L. Rose
MaddoxI’ve never been anything but the underdog. No matter how hard I worked, I was always good enough to be someone’s backup but nothing more. I thought being drafted by Cleveland’s brand-new expansion team would be a fresh start. But when I find myself taking the snaps, it becomes painfully clear that I need some extra help—in the form of secret meetups with the owner’s daughter... -
![Arcana Academy by Elise Kova]()
Arcana Academy by Elise Kova
A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic... -
![Against All Odds by Corinne Michaels]()
Against All Odds by Corinne Michaels
When my ex-husband leaves me for the co-star in his movie, moving back to Ember Falls feels like my only option. Everett Finnegan, my first love and the man I’ve never forgotten, is ready to welcome me with open arms…and an open bed. But when I find out I’m pregnant with my ex’s baby, my entire world is upended... -
![Neverthorn by Shannon Mayer]()
Neverthorn by Shannon Mayer
In a realm where magic reigns, a legendary Hero once stood against the encroaching darkness. But with his death, hope dwindled, and the best the world can muster is Harlow Daygon—a thief, magic school dropout, and notorious troublemaker.At nearly thirty, Harlow can't even cast a simple rune without blundering it... -
![Misbehaving With Minotaurs by Hazel Mack]()
Misbehaving With Minotaurs by Hazel Mack
CATHERINEWhen celebrity skyball star Manorin Longhorn arrives in Ever to interview for our coaching position, I have one rule—don't engage. He's my ex from centuries past, a brash male whose heart I shattered when I walked away, and it would be completely inappropriate for me to date a prospective employee...fantasy · humor · mature couple · fated-mates · monsters · paranormal · alpha male · magic · competent heroine · curvy heroine -
![The Last Wizards' Ball by Charlaine Harris]()
The Last Wizards' Ball by Charlaine Harris
#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the sixth and final installment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards’ Ball...fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · paranormal · western · mystery · dystopian · historical · young adult · dark -
![Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe]()
Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe
She’s the rich party girl; he’s her brother’s wild, adrenaline junkie best friend.Avery's had her eye on her brother’s best friend for years. But when she finally gives in to her attraction to Henry, what was meant to be a fling might just turn into something more.Now, Avery and Henry's infamous back and forth might just pull them into uncharted territory... falling in love... -
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![Love at Full Tilt by Jenny L. Howe]()
Love at Full Tilt by Jenny L. Howe
In this joyful celebration of fandoms, whirlwind romance, and plus-size girls, love is the ultimate roller coaster ride.Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon her friends will head off to college while she’s left behind, buried under her mom’s anxiety and working a job she doesn’t want... -
![Fated Mates and How to Seduce Them by A.J. Sherwood]()
Fated Mates and How to Seduce Them by A.J. Sherwood
After Ian Moore steps in to save resident playboy and vampire André Castor from a spiked drink, he expects life to go back to normal. Why, he doesn’t know, but that assumption seems reasonable, right?Only André doesn’t want it to go back to normal. He’s found a cute, trustworthy human, which is an anomaly in his world...vampires · m-m · fantasy · paranormal · queer · fated-mates · found-family · contemporary · queer-awakening · urban fantasy -
![Venus: A Love Story by Ariel N. Anderson]()
Venus: A Love Story by Ariel N. Anderson
Carter Westwood is a living legend.Well…maybe that’s just his ego; but he does have a legendary reputation in the small town of Terracotta, Georgia, where fires seem to rage only when he’s on shift at his department. The one thing Carter loves more than being a firefighter is the prospect of being a husband and a father one day...grumpy sunshine · men in uniform · angst · friends-benefits · contemporary · found-family · dual-pov · humor · erotica · length-short -
![Bleacher Report by Kenna King]()
Bleacher Report by Kenna King
“All’s fair in love, hockey, and podcast syndication.”All I wanted was a tiny interview to secure my podcast syndication deal.What I didn’t expect? That my big break would hinge on Hunter Reed—the NHL’s newest golden boy, full-time playboy, and the guy who mistook me for a puck bunny at Oakley’s bar.Hunter Reed is six-foot-two of attitude, muscle, and maddening charm... -
![Ruthless Devotion by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
Ruthless Devotion by Rebecca F. Kenney
**SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION WITH STAINED EDGES, CHARACTER ART, AND MORE.**He was the other half of my soul—the mirror to my every dark desire. My destruction, my redemption, my salvation: my Heathcliff.Cathy Earnshaw's got the devil inside her—or at least that's what the small, cultish community she's spent her whole life trapped inside would say...horror · erotica · vampires · contemporary · fantasy · paranormal · new adult · from hate to love · length-medium -
![Careless Whisper by Maya Alden]()
Careless Whisper by Maya Alden
He broke her heart, shook her soul.Now, he wants to make it right.But she’s not ready to lose control.Five years ago in Boston, Dr. Elias Graham derailed nurse Regina Sanchez’s career when his ex (and close friend)—an attending physician—unfairly blamed her for a patient’s death. Rather than defend Reggie, Elias took his ex’s side, costing Reggie her job and ending their fledgling relationship...forced proximity · from hate to love · cruel hero · betrayal · multicultural · office · length-short · latinx-mc · m-f · contemporary -
![High Stakes and Soulmates by Alice Winters]()
High Stakes and Soulmates by Alice Winters
EzioOne would think that being over two hundred years old would at least give me some skill at wooing the man of my dreams, though oddly, I seem to be fumbling around more than wooing.But that’s alright, I will fumble my way right into Cyrus’s life if he lets me. After a rocky start, Cyrus is finally starting to open up to me as he realizes that vampires might not be all bad...paranormal · mystery · vampires · m-m · contemporary · dual-pov · second chances · werewolves · forced proximity · suspense -
![Marked By The Possessive Polar Bear by Olivia T. Turner]()
Marked By The Possessive Polar Bear by Olivia T. Turner
Adrian Cross was never supposed to walk back into my life—especially not looking like that.Towering. Tattooed. With eyes that burn hotter than his tattoo gun.He’s my brother’s best friend. A polar bear shifter. My lifelong crush.And the new artist filling in at our shop while Magnus is out.He says I’m his fated mate. That he’s known since we were kids... -
![Cold Foot Sentry by T.S. Joyce]()
Cold Foot Sentry by T.S. Joyce
Tawk is a rare Sentry Dragon looking for a new witch to protect. He needs to find a witch or a coven to feed his dragon power, but the one who is calling to him has abandoned his Sister’s Edge Crew and is building a life in Wreck’s Mountains with monsters. He won’t fit in there, but what choice does he have? He has to try...paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · witches · length-short · audiobook · explicit-open-door · contemporary · dragon shifter · m-f -
![Going Overboard by Portia MacIntosh]()
Going Overboard by Portia MacIntosh
Preorder a BRAND NEW gorgeous summer romance from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Alex Aster and B.K...contemporary · humor · length-medium · m-f · forced proximity · athletes · glimpses-kisses · new adult · fake relationship · sports -
![Touch of Oblivion by R.L. Caulder]()
Touch of Oblivion by R.L. Caulder
I wasn’t created to love—only to destroy. But fate doesn’t ask permission.I wake to a world in chaos, the taste of stardust on my tongue and fragments of galaxies burning behind my eyes.No name. No past. No idea how I came to be here...vampires · urban fantasy · reverse harem · fae · demons · paranormal · shapeshifters · fantasy · poly · length-long -
![Friends to Lovers by Sally Blakely]()
Friends to Lovers by Sally Blakely
Always each other’s plus-ones, but never each other’s real dates, two childhood best friends have one last summer wedding to fall in love in this dual-narrative debut. Available while supplies last, this stunning edition features designed sprayed edges!One of The Washington Post’s ‘8 Romance Novels to Read this Summer’!“Left me feeling desperately romantic. Prepare for a book hangover—I loved it... -
![Pucking Possessive: A Dark-ish College Romance by London Snow]()
Pucking Possessive: A Dark-ish College Romance by London Snow
Callum Grey has been obsessed with Lilac Fairbanks for as long as he can remember. She’s the one girl he can’t have because she's his best friend’s little sister, but he’ll do anything to keep her safe. His bad-boy reputation is meant to deceive everyone, because he’s been protecting her in secret all along...hockey · sports · siblings-bff · found-family · dark · virgin hero · breeding · marriage of convenience · forced proximity · insta-love -
![Pucking Possessive by London Snow]()
Pucking Possessive by London Snow
Callum Grey has been obsessed with Lilac Fairbanks for as long as he can remember. She’s the one girl he can’t have because she's his best friend’s little sister, but he’ll do anything to keep her safe. His bad-boy reputation is meant to deceive everyone, because he’s been protecting her in secret all along...hockey · sports · virgin hero · insta-love · grumpy sunshine · friends to lovers · dark · athletes · new adult · fake relationship -
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![Up in Smoke by Lainey Lawson]()
Up in Smoke by Lainey Lawson
Forcing myself to be just friends with the shameless flirt of a cowboy down the road wasn’t the genius life hack I hoped it’d be. I meant to protect my heart.Instead, I’m knee-deep in self-inflicted torture.Tripp is a hazard in boots, while I’m a recovering romantiholic...cowboys · friends to lovers · found-family · contemporary · bad boys · western · humor · length-medium · open-door -
![Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend by Ivy Smoak]()
Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend by Ivy Smoak
I loved his best friend first.I always thought Axel Stevens and I would live happily ever after. But he’s never liked me back.His best friend though? Jacob Miller has made his feelings for me very clear. He’s the sweetest guy I know. His past is heartbreaking. And I want to make his future bright enough to make up for it.But one kiss changes everything... -
![Falling Stars by Lex Martin]()
Falling Stars by Lex Martin
Falling for the guy who broke my heart years ago wasn’t on my to-do list when I snuck into his condo. Maverick Walker was my best friend, my safe place—the boy I trusted with my whole heart—until one reckless kiss in high school ruined everything. Now, he’s an NFL football player, and I’m a struggling small-town hairstylist, newly single and expecting a baby... -
![The Rule Breaker by Stephanie Alves]()
The Rule Breaker by Stephanie Alves
IsabellaA rebound. That’s all I was looking for.A fresh start, a clean slate, and maybe a little distraction to get my ex out of my head.What I didn’t expect was my roommate pushing me right into Ryan Reed—hockey team captain, and oh... my brother's best friend...hockey · sports · forced proximity · new adult · found-family · athletes · office · siblings-bff · friends to lovers · college -
![The Orc's Princess Bride by Honey Phillips]()
The Orc's Princess Bride by Honey Phillips
As the eldest daughter of the Priest King of Almohad, Jessamin had always known that her marriage would be a political affair. However, she didn’t anticipate being sent to the untamed wilderness of Norhaven to marry to a huge, terrifying orc king. But Ulric is nothing like she envisioned, and beneath his stern facade she glimpses a profound loneliness that mirrors her own...fantasy · m-f · non-human-hero · arranged marriage · orcs · dual-pov · alpha male · royalty · aristocratic heroine · creative-anatomy -
![Savage Revenge by Kate Oliver]()
Savage Revenge by Kate Oliver
CashRevenge is what I live for. My father’s blood stains the streets of Las Vegas, and I know exactly who’s to blame. To destroy the man who took everything from me, I’ll start with his daughter.Jordyn is a sweet, spoiled princess—or so I thought. Kidnapping her was supposed to be my way to break her father, but she’s nothing like I expected...vengeance · from hate to love · age difference · forced proximity · mafia · contemporary · bdsm · suspense · cruel hero · found-family -
![One Last Try: A Small Town Single Dad Rugby Romance by Jemma Croft]()
One Last Try: A Small Town Single Dad Rugby Romance by Jemma Croft
When the rookie who ended your rugby career moves in next door.Retired legend Owen Bosley is used to the quiet life. After a career ending injury eight years ago, Owen leaves it all behind in exchange for a fresh start. Now he’s the landlord of his local pub in a chocolate-box village. The Little Thatch is the heart of the community, but there’s one problem...
