Top new romance books out this week: 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 4, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Hannah Grace, Lyla Sage, Rina Kent, Jamie Applegate Hunter, Harley Laroux, Sarah Hawley, Alex Aster, Marie Mackay, Joana Marcús, Jeneva Rose and many more.
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Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
Clara Davenport wants to solve Fraser Falls’s biggest problem. According to Jack Kelly, Clara is Fraser Falls’s biggest problem. All Clara Davenport has ever wanted to do is climb the ladder at Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business...new adult · contemporary · christmas · length-medium · audiobook · strong heroine · tall-heroine · m-f · small town · dual-pov -
![Soul Searching by Lyla Sage]()
Soul Searching by Lyla Sage
Home is where the heart is—and this one is haunted. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Rebel Blue Ranch series returns with a brand-new story, featuring a small-town upholsterer in need of a fresh start, a photographer whose life has come to a screeching halt . . . and the supernatural forces that bring them together. Collins Cartwright does not want to go home...paranormal · contemporary · western · length-medium · audiobook · m-f · humor · boss & employee · friends to lovers · small town -
![Legacy of Gods Series Boxed Set, Books 1-3: God of Malice, God of Pain, and God of Wrath by Rina Kent]()
Legacy of Gods Series Boxed Set, Books 1-3: God of Malice, God of Pain, and God of Wrath by Rina Kent
Journey into the Legacy of Gods from New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent―where danger is addictive, and love is a weapon. Brutal men. Bold women. Twisted desires. In a world ruled by obsession and power, you don't run from the darkness―you fall for it. God of Malice. Killian Carson is charming, brilliant―and a predator beneath the polish... -
![Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
This is a standalone story in the Fae Kings of Eden world. Books 1-3 take place over the same time period, in different kingdoms, and revolve around different couples. They can be read in any order. No one would take her from him, and if they tried, they would arrive in hell one piece at a time. FAWN. Being half-human and half-fae had always made Fawn an outsider... -
![House of Rayne by Harley Laroux]()
House of Rayne by Harley Laroux
Gothic sapphic romance meets supernatural suspense on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, as a night of forbidden passion opens a Pandora’s box of dangerous secrets and dark magic in this sinfully spicy, standalone novel by New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation, Harley Laroux. SALEM. I wasn’t supposed to be here...f-f · queer · length-long · audiobook · paranormal · magic · horror · bisexual · forced proximity · bdsm -
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![Princess of Blood by Sarah Hawley]()
Princess of Blood by Sarah Hawley
Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the spellbinding sequel to Sarah Hawley’s USA Today bestseller Servant of Earth. Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover’s betrayal and the threat of an impending civil war...fantasy · new adult · paranormal · magic · audiobook · high fantasy · fae · m-f · forbidden love · disabilities and marks -
![Grim and Oro by Alex Aster]()
Grim and Oro by Alex Aster
Two brand-new romantasy novellas bound into one deluxe, novel-length volume written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster. True love knows no bounds. This premium, dual-sided volume includes two complete novellas bound together to create one can’t-miss collector’s item... -
![Psycho Alphas: Part Two by Marie Mackay]()
Psycho Alphas: Part Two by Marie Mackay
Obsessive. Manic. Possessive. That’s the Omega I am — no matter how hard I tried to hide it. I once dreamed of Alphas who might love me with all my scars, and now that dream is in reach. These Alphas might need a little stitching together, but they’re dark, dangerous, and just as twisted as I am. Rogue: my mate—the monster I freed from chains. Bunny: the muzzled psychopath I leashed... -
![Before December by Joana Marcús]()
Before December by Joana Marcús
Para Jenna Brown, su primer año en la Universidad suponía alejarse de su familia y sus amigos y enfrentarse al mundo por primera vez en su vida. Su novio le había dejado claras sus intenciones: a partir de ese momento, tenían una relación a distancia y abierta. Ambos podían hacer lo que quisieran porque sabían que se querían el uno al otro... -
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![Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose]()
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
There’s nothing like the undead to bring the living together in an action-packed and apocalyptically romantic genre-shattering novel by a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Casey Pearson grew up with a doomsday-prepping father. At eighteen, tired of living an unconventional life, she left home, vowing never to return... -
![Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire]()
Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire
From #1 New York Times Bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a contemporary Romeo & Juliet retelling and the first interconnected standalone in an all new series Defying the Stars. Juliette Calloway lives in a world of luxury, legacies, and lies...contemporary · new adult · length-long · audiobook · m-f · forbidden love · insta-love · dark · mystery · suspense -
![To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne]()
To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world. Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter...magic · demons · paranormal · fantasy · black-mc · m-f · angst · monsters · shapeshifters · from hate to love -
![The Omega Exchange: Omnibus by Jillian West]()
The Omega Exchange: Omnibus by Jillian West
The Omega Exchange Omnibus. Welcome to The Omega Exchange. .. When omegas are tired of trying to be matched through the government-run OPA, they turn to the private sector. The Exchange gives omegas in a bad situation the chance to escape to somewhere safe, or at the very least, the chance to meet packs outside their geographic region... -
![Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance by Kate Robb]()
Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance by Kate Robb
When a young woman is bequeathed a shuttered dance hall, she begins to dream of its heyday—and learns to see her present-day entanglements in a new light. Jules is stunned when eccentric and glamorous retiree Kitty St. Clair passes away and leaves her a dilapidated dance hall in their quaint lakeside community...contemporary · humor · paranormal · from hate to love · time travel · magic · fantasy · new adult · m-f · second chances -
![Taste of Thorns by Hannah Haze]()
Taste of Thorns by Hannah Haze
Return to the dangerous halls of Firestone Academy, where romance burns as fiercely as magic, and threats lurk around every corner. The truth may come at a price but I’m more than willing to pay it. Secrets have been spilled and forces unveiled. I’m stronger than I ever imagined and beginning to believe that fate has bound me to these powerful men for a reason. To expose the truth... -
![Dance of Defiance by Jagger Cole]()
Dance of Defiance by Jagger Cole
A night meant for violence and vengeance turns into something far more twisted and deviant…. I was raised to be brutal. Hard. Tough. Unmerciful. In the Bratva, men don’t crave other men. Good thing I’m straight. And if I say that enough times, six inches from the mirror, it usually sounds true. That is, until I go into the woods looking for monsters, and find something far harder to escape from...dark · mafia · from hate to love · queer · grumpy sunshine · m-m · queer-awakening · contemporary · bad boys · cold hero -
![Bitter Burn by Sierra Simone]()
Bitter Burn by Sierra Simone
I think it’s important that you know this about me, that you understand this: I’m not sorry. I’d do it again. After my husband died eight years ago, I made vengeance my only purpose, my religion, my destiny. But to get to my enemy, I had to make myself like him. He had a kingdom of secrets? Then I would make an empire. He had blood on his hands? Then I would bathe in it... -
![Every Spiral of Fate by Tahereh Mafi]()
Every Spiral of Fate by Tahereh Mafi
A New York Times bestselling series! The highly anticipated fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series, brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, and breathtaking secrets, from Tahereh Mafi, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir. At long last, the wedding day has arrived...young adult · fantasy · historical · dystopian · length-long · audiobook · humor · new adult · magic · m-f -
![Heart the Lover by Lily King]()
Heart the Lover by Lily King
“Lily King has written another masterpiece. This book overflows with her brilliance and her heart. We are so lucky. ” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow. From the New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers comes a magnificent and intimate new novel of desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first love...contemporary · audiobook · angst · m-f · friends to lovers · love triangle · secret child · college · first-person-pov · 20th century -
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![It's Different This Time by Joss Richard]()
It's Different This Time by Joss Richard
In this sweeping, second-chance romance, a twist of fate forces two former roommates back into their beloved New York City brownstone where they must confront the events that led to their estrangement—and the unresolved feelings lingering between them... -
![Fake Skating by Lynn Painter]()
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter comes a heartfelt and banter-filled rom-com about childhood sweethearts whose icy reunion in their hockey-loving hometown unexpectedly thaws when they fake a romantic relationship. Growing up, Dani couldn’t help but follow around the adorable son of her mom’s best friend...young adult · contemporary · sports · hockey · humor · audiobook · m-f · fake relationship · friends to lovers · second chances -
![Crazy In Love by Laura Pavlov]()
Crazy In Love by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Billionaire, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov. Emilia Taylor hates me, which is absolutely fine by me, because I don’t particularly care much for her either. Maybe I took things too far, but I decided she was the enemy a long time ago, and she gave me no reason to think differently... -
![The Island by Briar Prescott]()
The Island by Briar Prescott
My heart is in his hands, and he doesn’t even know it. Adrian Elias Olsen crashed into my world like a wrecking ball—adventurous, carefree, and impossible to resist. He gave me a home, a family, and a place to belong. Somewhere along the way, I gave him my heart. .. And now it’s too late to take it back. I crave, and I yearn, and I ache, and I want. Always. All the time... -
![The Last Buzzer by J.J. Mulder]()
The Last Buzzer by J.J. Mulder
In the time it takes to answer a phone call, Desmond’s life changes. Suddenly, he’s a single parent to his nephew, living in South Carolina, and the assistant coach for the university hockey team. Life might not be great right now, but he’s handling it. And things can’t possibly get worse, right? Jack— the survivor of a horrific childhood— knows that things can always get worse...m-m · queer · hockey · sports · new adult · contemporary · caretaking · friends to lovers · found-family · college -
![The Alien Who Saved Christmas by Cassandra Gannon]()
The Alien Who Saved Christmas by Cassandra Gannon
Sadie Malone’s holiday season has gone from bad to worse. On Thanksgiving, she was kidnapped by aliens. By Christmas Eve, she was stuck on some weird planet, with zero holiday cheer. If she wants to make it back to Ohio in time for New Year's, she’s gonna need a plan. Step Get a spaceship. Step Find a pilot. Step Avoid all the monsters hunting her... -
![Better Daddy by Jenni Bara, Brittanee Nicole]()
Better Daddy by Jenni Bara, Brittanee Nicole
From the Authors of the Mom Coms comes a laugh out loud new series featuring three single dads. Fatherhood has never been so hilarious. Sloane Marie Murphy is the only woman I've ever loved. She's my favorite person, the mother of my child and my soon to be ex-wife... -
![Holly by Adalyn Grace]()
Holly by Adalyn Grace
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace comes a mysterious and magical holiday novella set in the romantic, Gothic-infused world of Belladonna—printed in a festive colored ink, with gorgeous interior illustrations by LotusBubble! This limited first printing features special endpapers and a special cover design under the jacket! Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens,...fantasy · young adult · paranormal · christmas · historical · length-short · audiobook · open-door · third-person-pov · gifted heroine -
![Hellcat by Alexandra St. Pierre]()
Hellcat by Alexandra St. Pierre
Shem and Gabe have arrived in Salem. They're searching for Hecate, the Mother of Witches, who has hidden herself in a mortal body. Hecate and Shem have been engaged in a ruthless game of cat and mouse for millennia, and Shem is determined to have his revenge for the whole 'Henry the Eighth' prank she played on him in the 1500s... -
![A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain]()
A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain
A teen reclaims her independence and opens her heart to Christmas with the help of a handsome ski instructor in this swoon-worthy young adult holiday romance told in a groundbreaking advent calendar format, with chapter-a-day reading making it a true slow-burn! When eighteen-year-old April heads to the foothills of Mont Blanc in the Alps to spend her first Christmas at her father’s chalet, she’s... -
![Joy to the Girls by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick]()
Joy to the Girls by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
Getting the girl was easy, but can Alex and Molly keep each other when they’re both keeping secrets? Find out in this cozy holiday novella companion to She Gets the Girl! For Alex and Molly, the last three years have felt like Christmas every day...f-f · contemporary · queer · young adult · dystopian · christmas · new adult · length-short · audiobook · behind-doors -
![Brittney Vs. Banker by Pippa Grant]()
Brittney Vs. Banker by Pippa Grant
What's left to buy if a man own's everything in the world? Well, me, actually. .. I knew from the first moment that I saw Kaden Charles that I was going to be his if he wanted me. But does he really want me? Is he willing to pay the price for this jelly? I mean, I need passion. Excitement. Lust. I want the guy to throw me against the wall and f*ck me till I black out... -
![Rotten by Bree Wiley]()
Rotten by Bree Wiley
Surviving is all I’ve ever known. Abandoned young, I was left to fend for myself in a place ruled by fear and control. Silver runs everything—rations, medicine, currency—and those like me, carriers of the infection, are treated less than human. Everyone I love is gone. All that’s left is my sister, but she vanished into Zone T years ago, and I won’t stop until I find her... -
![A House Between Sea and Sky by Beth Cato]()
A House Between Sea and Sky by Beth Cato
In 1920s California, two people in need of healing find strange refuge in a house with a mind of its own in an enthralling fantasy by the author of A Thousand Recipes for Revenge. Grieving Hollywood writer Fayette Wynne arrives in Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1926 to finish her latest project in peace... -
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![Magical Midlife Rescue by K.F. Breene]()
Magical Midlife Rescue by K.F. Breene
When the crew goes rogue, the stakes get deadly. With Sebastian and Nessa out on their own, Jessie and the gang must join Austin to rally the shifters to their cause. The first a collection of open-minded alphas Kingsley knows well. All Jessie has to do is keep her people in line, and everything should go smoothly...mature couple · humor · fantasy · contemporary · magic · monsters · shapeshifters · m-f · competent heroine · gifted heroine -
![Pucking Unhinged by London Snow]()
Pucking Unhinged by London Snow
Tristan Vale was forced to make a sick choice: hurt his foster sister or watch someone else do far worse. The quiet and brooding goalie is known for his ruthless demeanor on and off the ice. When it comes to Winter LeBlanc, his dominance is gentle, protective and possessive in the most unhinged ways...hockey · insta-love · sports · new adult · hurt-comfort · friends to lovers · dark · grumpy sunshine · virgin heroine · possessive hero -
![The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann]()
The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann
A romance inspired by TS “Fortnight”. I was hers, but she was never mine. Alice Yates is the hired “homemaker” for the Morrisons, an affluent couple in Minneapolis. For Alice, it’s a dream job to dress up like a 1950s housewife and read romance novels to Mr. Morrison before his afternoon nap... -
![Felicity Cabot Sells Her Soul by Aydra Richards]()
Felicity Cabot Sells Her Soul by Aydra Richards
A deal with the devil. .. Ten years removed from the love affair that destroyed her, Felicity Cabot wants only to live out her quiet life as a school teacher. But when her school is jeopardized by a devastating financial blow that threatens to see it—and her beloved friend and mentor—ripped away from her, she knows there is only one person who can save them both in time... -
![She Gave Her All to the Hood's Finest 4 by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Gave Her All to the Hood's Finest 4 by Shvonne Latrice
In the final installment, Tony Wacko learns that the woman he thought was riding for him may have gotten off long ago. The girl he loves and thought he knew may not be who she's claimed to be all along, and the off-kilter, slightly deranged bad boy doesn't know how to take it... -
![A Pack of Pumpkins by Veronica Samek]()
A Pack of Pumpkins by Veronica Samek
One omega. Four alphas. One ghost. This Halloween, love gets a little haunted. When Clara rents a strangely affordable room in a gothic Victorian house, she’s expecting bad water pressure, creaky floors, and maybe a spider or two. She isn’t expecting four growly alphas to show up on the doorstep...omegaverse · fated-mates · paranormal · first-person-pov · dual-pov · small town · michigan · usa · north-america · non-human-hero
