Top new romance books out this week: 24 Aug - 30 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 24, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Emily Rath, Elizabeth O'Roark, Devyn Sinclair, Elliott Rose, Grae Bryan, Rebecca Jenshak, Bella Matthews, RuNyx, Sara Goodman Confino, Sam Hall and many more.
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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 · new adult · hockey · office · contemporary · multicultural · length-epic -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![Evermore by Miranda Lyn]()
Evermore by Miranda Lyn
Fate belongs to the broken…Paesha Vox thought she’d found it all. A way to save Quill. Friends that had become family. A love to fight for. But one truth unraveled it all, and nothing will ever be the same.Thorne Noctus lied. About everything. About his name. About his twin brother. About the blood-soaked war they’ve both been waging—with Paesha caught in the middle... -
![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... -
![My Haven by Alanea Alder]()
My Haven by Alanea Alder
Caiden Ironwood has been multitasking as a Unit Leader and Elder for so long, that when his father resumes his responsibilities as Elder, Caiden is left feeling restless, with too much time on his hands. Tensions are running high in the city and the amiable peace with Éire Danu has been shattered. Yet, despite his worries, he eagerly awaits the arrival of the mate he has been dreaming of... -
![Unnatural by Mia Sheridan]()
Unnatural by Mia Sheridan
He was the boy they told her never existed.Now he's the man who might shatter everything.A new heart-pounding, suspenseful, and supremely romantic novel from New York Times bestseller Mia Sheridan.Autumn Sterling has spent her life haunted by dreams of a boy with silver hair and moonlight eyes—a presence so vivid, she swore he was real... -
![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... -
![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...historical · victorian · audiobook · dual-pov · first-person-pov · m-f · betrayal · vengeance · massachusetts · new-york-state -
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![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 · demons · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · paranormal · magic · angels · fantasy · contemporary · tiger shifter -
![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 · scotland · small town · humor -
![Devil in the Details by Jenika Snow]()
Devil in the Details by Jenika Snow
Getting fired and humiliated in front of everyone at my newly acquired secretarial job at Brookwood Financial Holdings wasn’t how I’d seen my day going.And then chaos—or maybe luck—ensued.I was set up on a blind date, shocked that my former boss was giving me a month’s severance, and had the perfect interview lined up.Maybe things were looking up for me after all... -
![One More Made Up Love Song by Jenny Proctor]()
One More Made Up Love Song by Jenny Proctor
Rule #1: Do not fall in love with your very famous boss. Rule #2: See Rule #1. As the personal assistant of rockstar Freddie Ridgefield, Ivy Conway knows most women would love to have her job. It definitely has its perks. She gets to travel, the pay is great, and she’s among the first to hear Freddie’s new music... -
![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... -
![A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep]()
A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a new, action-packed adventure in her Section 47 urban fantasy world. This series features secrets, lies, and superspies with amazing magical abilities, along with dangerous missions, double crosses, and a swoon-worthy romance. Perfect for fans of Alias, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Nikita, True Lies, and Netflix’s Bodyguard... -
![Under His Control by K.C. Crowne]()
Under His Control by K.C. Crowne
I'm the curvy assistant manager who hides behind oversized blazers.He's my Russian billionaire boss who sees everything. For two years, I've pretended Anatoly Ovechkin doesn't undo me with a look. Then it happens.A drunk customer corners me in the elevator.My pulse spikes as I slap him—HARD.Anatoly steps in like a storm.His jaw locks. His eyes burn into me. "Did he touch you?" I freeze... -
![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... -
![The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard]()
The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard comes The Executioners Three, a mystery filled with rivalry, romance, best friends, and a gruesome curse that dates back centuries.Freddie Gellar didn't mean to get half the rival high school arrested. She’d simply heard shrieks coming from the woods, so she’d called the cops like any good human would do... -
![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... -
![Ship of Dreams by Donna Jones Alward]()
Ship of Dreams by Donna Jones Alward
From the author of the internationally bestselling novel, WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, comes a breathtaking tale of secrets, betrayal, and the enduring power of friendship. Aboard the Titanic, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless, two women fight for the futures they dream of, fraught with secrets that could change everything... -
![Unrequited by Jane Henry]()
Unrequited by Jane Henry
A forbidden, age-gap romance of secrets, loyalty, and obsession from USA Today Best-Selling Author Jane Henry.He was never supposed to touch me.I was never supposed to love him.But some lines don’t stay drawn.I live in a world of rules and expectations, where obedience is survival and love is a liability. I was the innocent one. The youngest sister... -
![The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
I will disguise myself as the vampire’s bride. I will win over his family.And then I will murder every last one of them. All my life I’ve been training to take revenge on the vampire who killed my parents. But Raziel Nostrom is a prince of the city’s most powerful mafia clan—completely untouchable... -
![The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh]()
The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh
A Paste Magazine Most Anticipated Summer RomantasyA Los Angeles Times Best Summer Romance Read“A chaotic Pirates of the Caribbean-style story with a dash of romance and female rage is exactly what I need this summer...fantasy · pirates · paranormal · witches · from hate to love · magic · young adult · erotica · historical · victorian -
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![Finders Keep Her by Lucy Darling]()
Finders Keep Her by Lucy Darling
Finders Keep Her is a full-length, standalone, sweetly spicy mafia romance.It features a possessive alpha male, heavy stalking, obsession, steamy scenes, a witty heroine, and a criminal empire. This is the third book in the A New Reign series... -
![The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma]()
The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma
In the thrilling sequel to The Phoenix King, deadly secrets are uncovered, new alliances are forged, and an exiled princess will rise from the ashes of the old world as the burning queen. "So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?" Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge... -
![Such A Dirty Girl by Effie Campbell]()
Such A Dirty Girl by Effie Campbell
Full Blurb Coming SoonThey are rugby teammates.Best friends.Step-brothers.Until Jake falls for her. The one woman he can't have. Stealing her would wreck everything, but living without her isn't an option. Inserting himself between them in a series of mind games will either make them, or break him... -
![Most Likely to Match by Ruby Barrett]()
Most Likely to Match by Ruby Barrett
Chloe is the one thing a matchmaker can't single. When her clients blame their failed dates on her unattached status she knows she needs help to save her business. Unfortunately, the only person that might be able to help her is the last person she ever expected to see Dean - the secret high school hook-up who's heart she broke, along with her own... -
![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... -
![Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards]()
Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards
EvanI’ve spent years keeping control—on the job and at home. My daughter is my world, my badge is my duty, and I don’t let anyone close enough to become a weakness. Then Josie Lark walked into my life. Classy, gorgeous, stubborn as hell. One night with her should’ve been enough, but now I can’t stop thinking about the way she looks at me, or how easily she slips past the defenses I’ve built... -
![Ebbing Tides by Kelsey Kingsley]()
Ebbing Tides by Kelsey Kingsley
My life had been built on a foundation of tragedies, but nothing could have prepared me for the worst one of all. The one that should have sent me over the edge.But I had made a vow to my wife to live … whether she was here or not.For ten years, I got by on a steady routine, and I would’ve been content to live the rest of my days just like that...
