Top new romance books out this week: 24 Aug - 30 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 30, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Emily Rath, J.T. Geissinger, Tijan, Lauren Blakely, Elliott Rose, Devyn Sinclair, Nadia Lee, R.F. Kuang, Elizabeth O'Roark, Grace McGinty, Rebecca Jenshak and many more.
-
Pucking Strong by Emily Rath
The Jacksonville Rays go international when their Swedish star forward and the team’s physical therapist have to stage a very real fake marriage in this delicious slow burn, spicy MM, workplace hockey romance from viral sensation Emily Rath!My name is Teddy O’Connor, and I just made a terrible mistake. It’s been six years since I was an intern for the Jacksonville Rays NHL team...marriage of convenience · queer · sports · m-m · hockey · office · contemporary · multicultural · length-epic · bisexual -
![Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger]()
Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger
From the diabolical mind of New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes a scorching new enemies-to-lovers romance filled with explosive secrets, nail-biting, gothic suspense, and the dangerous lure of dark magic.You never forget your first love. Especially when he’s also your worst nightmare...paranormal · dark · from hate to love · fantasy · urban fantasy · mystery · suspense · contemporary · magic · length-medium -
![Hearts and Hidden Secrets: A Family Romance Collection by Tijan, Lauren Blakely, Helena Hunting, Devney Perry]()
Hearts and Hidden Secrets: A Family Romance Collection by Tijan, Lauren Blakely, Helena Hunting, Devney Perry
Some secrets are meant to be kept, but love will find a way. Hearts and Hidden Secrets explores the bonds of family and the mysteries that lie just beneath the surface. Whether it's single parents, surprise pregnancies, or long-lost connections, these heartwarming stories show that love can heal even the deepest wounds... -
![Saving the Rain by Elliott Rose]()
Saving the Rain by Elliott Rose
Forbidden love heats up in this spicy, age-gap rodeo cowboy romance from internationally bestselling author Elliott Rose.All it takes is eight seconds for your world to come crashing to a halt. What happens when you’re injured, stuck with the one man who makes your blood heat in a way you’ve never experienced before? I’ve been on a path to redemption. Kayce Wilder, former screw-up...cowboys · western · queer · erotica · bisexual · forced proximity · office · contemporary · first-person-pov · dual-pov -
![Exquisite Monster by Devyn Sinclair]()
Exquisite Monster by Devyn Sinclair
My enemies tried to destroy me, but I survived. They will fear what’s left of me.I have been betrayed by both humans and dragons.When fire didn’t kill me, my enemies threw me from a cliff and walked away. They thought ending my life would be easy.They were wrong.And I haven’t survived this long to run from a fight... -
-
![Her Wicked Husband by Nadia Lee]()
Her Wicked Husband by Nadia Lee
After an ugly breakup, the billionaire Bryce Huxley swears he hates his college sweetheart Fiona Oberman. She was the only woman who ever managed to get close enough to break his trust and shatter his heart. But when he hears she’s marrying his rival to pay off her family’s debt, he gives in to his obsession and steals her away... -
![Katabasis by R.F. Kuang]()
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Two graduate students must set aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul, perhaps at the cost of their own.Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality—her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity...dark · fantasy · mystery · historical · magic · contemporary · from hate to love · high fantasy · urban fantasy · horror -
![My Favorite Lost Cause by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
My Favorite Lost Cause by Elizabeth O'Roark
My stepbrother’s estate is fading fast. My resistance to him is fading faster.When my marriage hits rock bottom, I escape to South Carolina to help my charming disaster of a stepbrother, Charlie—aka "the douchiest man in Manhattan"—fix up the decaying Southern mansion he's just inherited.But the house has other ideas... -
![Daughter Of The Ninth Line: Part Three by Grace McGinty]()
Daughter Of The Ninth Line: Part Three by Grace McGinty
Some people are destined to die, no matter how much we wish it weren’t so. – Ellanora Halhed, First Daughter of the Ninth Line.Avalon Halhed was the sacrificial lamb for the Ninth Line, and she had one goal; keep her head down, avoid making waves and leave Boellium War College alive.Too bad her goals went out the window as soon as she stepped through the gates of the college... -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links -
![Lucky Shot by Rebecca Jenshak]()
Lucky Shot by Rebecca Jenshak
Nick Galaxy has zero interest in helping anyone write a love story—especially not one about him. He’s a single dad with enough on his plate, and the last thing he needs is a curious, chatty author poking around in his past.But when Ruby shows up on his doorstep, notebook in hand and determined smile on her face, resistance becomes... complicated.She’s supposed to be here for research... -
![The Firebird by RuNyx]()
The Firebird by RuNyx
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞?On a frigid winter night, Ember Oleander, a botanist by day and chocolate hoarder by night, accidentally stumbles into a dark alley... -
![Unfurl: The Author-Annotated Edition by Elodie Hart]()
Unfurl: The Author-Annotated Edition by Elodie Hart
THIS VERSION OF UNFURL CONTAINS FOOTNOTES FROM ELODIE. THE FOOTNOTES ADD c.8% TO THE LENGTH OF THE ORIGINAL TEXT... -
![Still Mad About You by Liz Maverick, Andrew Eiden, Helen Laser, Luci Christian Bell]()
Still Mad About You by Liz Maverick, Andrew Eiden, Helen Laser, Luci Christian Bell
Long-time rivals get a second chance at love in this sparkling, laugh-out-loud scripted rom-com!Years after being locked in a fierce high school rivalry, Danielle Green and Asher Williams are forced to team up again. The plan their high school reunion in New York. As they set up a citywide treasure hunt for their former classmates, old tensions reignite…along with unexpected sparks... -
![Who's Your Daddy by Jenni Bara, Brittanee Nicole]()
Who's Your Daddy by Jenni Bara, Brittanee Nicole
Lola Penelope Caruso is my favorite person to torment. When she’s had enough of me, her freckled cheeks go rosy, her tiny hands ball into fists, and she pulls at her signature tight braid and lets down her long red hair.I thought I'd seen her at her worst when we told her she’d have to move from New York City to a dump in Jersey with our law firm... -
![The Live-In Temptation by Brighton Walsh]()
The Live-In Temptation by Brighton Walsh
Hiring the chaotic woman I pulled out of a shed fire to be my daughter's nanny was a bad idea. Letting her live with me? Even worse.Chloe Bradshaw is too vibrant, too bold, and way too young for me. She's pure sunshine-in-a-hurricane energy and the exact opposite of the calm, steady influence my daughter needs.But Emma adores her from the second they meet, and I'd do anything for my little girl... -
![Beg For Death by Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow]()
Beg For Death by Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow
Ezra knows the taste of betrayal. The man he once loved is the reason he went to prison for three long years. He thought he could trust him, could tell him anything. But when Jasper found out he was a killer? Everything changed. Now Ezra's back and he's ready for revenge. He could just go after his ex but no, he wants him to suffer... -
![The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch]()
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch
DELUXE EDITION—featuring turquoise sprayed edges!Ali Hazelwood meets Dungeons & Dragons in this enemies-to-lovers fantasy academia romcom where rival grad student wizards are forced to work together without killing—or falling for—each other.Will they conjure love, or evoke chaos? Two rival wizards are about to find out.Sebastian Evocation Department. Human...fantasy · queer · humor · magic · urban fantasy · from hate to love · paranormal · m-m · contemporary · audiobook -
![Breathtaking by Bella Matthews]()
Breathtaking by Bella Matthews
A surprise pregnancy, marriage of convenience, billionaire romance from #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling author Bella Matthews.Pushing Maddox Beneventi away was the hardest thing I’ve ever done . . . until the day I showed up at his doorstep clutching a positive pregnancy test.If you’d have told me we’d be married a month later, I’d have laughed in your face... -
![Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa]()
Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa
A scandalous arrangement between a hellion heiress and destitute duke reveals truths that neither can outrun….As the youngest and most rebellious daughter of the overly protective Luna family, Gabriela Luna Valdés claws after her freedom in any way she can...latinx-mc · military · victorian · forced proximity · historical · multicultural · m-f · from hate to love · secret-relationship · war -
-
![Overeager by Grae Bryan]()
Overeager by Grae Bryan
Eli Miller worked hard to get where he’s at. He put in his time with academia, suffered through a contentious divorce, and now he’s months away from securing tenure. And sure, Eli’s let his life get a little small and a little boring, but that’s better than stumbling into another epic mistake like his first marriage... -
![Good Grief by Sara Goodman Confino]()
Good Grief by Sara Goodman Confino
A mother- and daughter-in-law. To move on, one of them will have to move out in a hopeful and hilarious novel about widowhood and family friction by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write .It’s 1963, two years since Barbara Feldman’s husband died. Raising two kids, she’s finally emerging from her cocoon of grief. Not yet a butterfly, but she’s anxious to spread her wings...found-family · racism · humor · contemporary · death · historical · friends to lovers · single-mother · 20th century · length-medium -
![Dragon Chosen by Sam Hall]()
Dragon Chosen by Sam Hall
Be delicate, be genteel, be decorative—that is what a lady should be, according to Lady Fern’s mother, and unfortunately, she is none of them. She’d much rather bury her nose in a book than discuss the latest fashions. Fern has never fit the mould carved out for her. And when an arranged marriage looms, along with suitors who sneer and a mother who sneers louder, Fern does the she runs... -
![Claimed by Fangs and Darkness by Maggie Sunseri]()
Claimed by Fangs and Darkness by Maggie Sunseri
EvieThe block on my power is gone, and Etherdale is under siege. Kylo and I may be bound by blood and shadow, but his ruinous betrayal looms over the love I once thought was written in the stars. As secrets, lies, and atrocities mar our fight for the city, monsters from my past threaten to eclipse my tenuous future. Yet, I am no longer a frightened girl on the run... -
![Konstantin by Lilian Harris]()
Konstantin by Lilian Harris
A NEW steamy Russian Mafia, Forced Marriage, Enemies to Lovers STANDALONE romanceThey say keep your enemies close,but I might have gone too far.Konstantin Marinov is powerful, dangerous, untouchable.The Bratva king with death on his hands and sin in his eyes.He thinks I’m just his new assistant.Naive. Innocent.He has no idea I’m here to destroy him.To uncover each one of his secrets...mafia · suspense · contemporary · dark · m-f · age difference · from hate to love · bdsm · dual-pov · first-person-pov -
![The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe]()
The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe
From USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe comes a spicy Anastasia story full of secrets and betrayal, set among the glittering streets of New York City's Gilded Age.In 1880 a baby was stolen from the wealthiest family in America. Though no ransom was ever demanded, the Pendelton family never gave up hope . . . and their reward became the stuff of legend... -
![Pack of Crooks: For the love of villains by Rory Miles]()
Pack of Crooks: For the love of villains by Rory Miles
COZY DARK ROMANCE OV! Low angst, plenty of fun, and a delightfully unhinged pack!--Omega WantedOnly the desperate go looking for jobs on the darkweb.Only the reckless steal from the pack doing the hiring.Guess that makes me both. But when it comes to protecting my little sister, I'll take risks most omegas wouldn't dream of... -
![A Storm in Every Heart by Kate King]()
A Storm in Every Heart by Kate King
The Little Mermaid meets The Princess Bride in this spicy and addictive standalone sequel to #1 fantasy bestseller, A Thorn in Every Heart.Odessa Ashwater knows there’s a fine line between love and hate.Loving a siren inevitably leads to death or insanity. Nevertheless, after Dessa rescued Crown Prince Kastian of Hydratta from drowning, she was convinced they were destined for each other... -
![Chasing Forever by Piper Rayne]()
Chasing Forever by Piper Rayne
It was a fun Vegas getaway—until I woke up married to my ex-fiancé’s brother.After Watson brother #1 ditched me at the altar, I stopped believing in happily-ever-afters. So Ihave no clue how I ended up saying “I do” to Brooks—Watson brother #2—somewhere between tequila shots and bad decisions.Okay, that may not be true... -
![Unnatural by Mia Sheridan]()
Unnatural by Mia Sheridan
A new heart-pounding, suspenseful, and supremely romantic novel from New York Times bestseller Mia Sheridan.She'd carried her boy made of moonlight in her heart all this time, the driving force that kept her searching, kept her looking for answers even when they seemed impossible to attain.And he'd carried her with him as well.Autumn Sterling knows more than she'd like to about pain and survival... -
![Their Knotty Pack by Jessica Winters]()
Their Knotty Pack by Jessica Winters
Bethany Thomas has life all figured out.She has a scent-sympathetic pack, a great job at the OMS, and the home of her dreams.Until she doesn't.After a betrayal she never saw coming, Bethany's life is turned upside down, and she finds a true scent match in the one place she never thought she'd find it: in another omega... -
![Guarded by Lark Taylor]()
Guarded by Lark Taylor
Your fated mate is supposed to be your other half. The one you’re destined to be with.If that’s the case, why did mine run away from me?NoahI spent centuries wasting my love and attention on someone who didn’t want me. I had to leave my angelic unit to break free of his hold.Now, with the Seraphim, I’m finally happy. My ex is in my past, and I’m looking towards my future...paranormal · angels · m-m · queer · fantasy · fated-mates · demons · audiobook · contemporary · slow burn -
![To Kill a Badger by Shelly Laurenston]()
To Kill a Badger by Shelly Laurenston
Laugh-out-loud humor, a feminist outlook, and one-of-a-kind shape-shifting romance come together with the continuation of the fan-favorite Honey Badger Chronicles from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelly Laurenston.Nelle Zhao is a social media maven who knows what matters. And the only thing that matters right now is survival...multicultural · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · contemporary · tiger shifter · humor · m-f · east-asian-mc -
![Play Me by Adriana Locke]()
Play Me by Adriana Locke
What happens when a grumpy rugby player meets his match with a feisty, no-nonsense assistant? Someone gets played... -
-
![The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener]()
The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener
*This is the third and final book in the A Devil to Die For trilogy. Blurb to come...suspense · queer · science fiction · horror · m-m · age difference · grumpy sunshine · caretaking · forced proximity · hurt-comfort -
![Love's a Witch by Tricia O'Malley]()
Love's a Witch by Tricia O'Malley
From New York Times bestselling author Tricia O’Malley, Charmed meets The Pumpkin Spice Café in this cozy romantasy about a witch returning to Scotland to break a family curse—only to clash with one grumpy Scotsman determined to protect his town from her haywire magic. She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster...fantasy · contemporary · magic · witches · paranormal · from hate to love · british-isles · small town · m-f · length-medium -
![Die for You by Harmony West]()
Die for You by Harmony West
Die for You is the fourth installment in the Diamond Devils series and is best suited for mature readers with a taste for masked men, spice, and why choose romance...sports · hockey · cruel hero · from hate to love · dark · new adult · dual-pov · poly · suspense · length-medium -
![Altius by Greer Hudson]()
Altius by Greer Hudson
Some wounds can’t be healed alone. Some heights can only be reached together.Morgan Van Daal hates three things: dealing with her omega biology, compromising her work commitments, and waking up in hospitals with missing memories. When a medication mix-up leaves her sidelined, her pheromone guru boyfriend and four maddeningly attractive neighbors step in to help...sports · office · contemporary · omegaverse · bisexual · boss & employee · height-difference · caretaking · hurt-comfort · slow burn -
![Enzo by Eva Winners]()
Enzo by Eva Winners
Marriage arrangements were nothing new in our world. Mine was sealed before I even took my first breath—an unbreakable pact forged to ensure peace between two powerful families.I, Penelope DiMauro, was to be wed to the ruthless heir to the Omertà criminal empire, Enzo Marchetti, on Christmas Day.We uttered our vows “Till death do us part…” and just like that, I became his. His wife...mafia · arranged marriage · contemporary · new adult · terminal-illness · virgin heroine · italy · europe · north-america · usa -
![Beach Reads: Three Summer Scorchers by Cassie Mint]()
Beach Reads: Three Summer Scorchers by Cassie Mint
Making out in the sand with a dreamy actor. Sunbathing by the pool and feeling the forbidden doctor’s stare. Getting stalked by a secret agent through a tropical jungle…Is anyone else feeling warm?The Beach Reads collection brings you three scorching summer novellas, all with hot sunshine and even hotter heroes... -
![Sweet Deception by Renee Parker]()
Sweet Deception by Renee Parker
VeronikaI crashed the double wedding of two of the scariest Irish Kings to get information. Information to help me find my best friend’s sister, who was abducted. All I had to do was hack the phone of one of the mafia members.He was the perfect target. A disinterested enforcer playing with fire, probably not too bright. Someone I could manipulate...
