Top new romance books out this week: 5 Oct - 11 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 11, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Ali Hazelwood, Ali Hazelwood, Stephanie Garber, C.R. Jane, Harper L. Woods, Holly Renee, Cate C. Wells, Freya Marske, Rachel Smythe, Ari Wright and many more.
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First by Ali Hazelwood
A general plans to use a nobleman's bride to teach him a lesson. After meeting her, he decides to keep her for himself... -
![Mate by Ali Hazelwood]()
Mate by Ali Hazelwood
A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride.Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species...fantasy · urban fantasy · contemporary · werewolves · paranormal · vampires · fated-mates · shapeshifters · m-f · north-america -
![Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber]()
Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
DELUXE LIMITED EDITION first printing featuring unique case stamp and black sprayed edgesThe HOTLY ANTICIPATED adult debut novel by the beloved, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series: a contemporary fantasy kicking off a brand new series! It starts with a class in an old movie theater...fantasy · magic · paranormal · urban fantasy · length-medium · audiobook · contemporary · mystery · college · north-america -
![Merry Me by C.R. Jane]()
Merry Me by C.R. Jane
’Tis the season for second chances in this funny, flirty holiday romance set in the world of USA Today–bestselling author C.R. Jane’s Wrong Player series.Natalie Bennett has one Christmas wish: to get through her sister’s wedding weekend without losing her mind. That means keeping the best man, her ex, at arm’s length―even if he somehow looks insanely good in a Santa suit...christmas · sports · humor · contemporary · length-medium · audiobook · m-f · second chances · actors · super rich hero -
![The Damned by Harper L. Woods]()
The Damned by Harper L. Woods
The New York Times bestseller Harper L. Woods returns with The Damned, the next book in her unforgettable Coven of Bones series.Trapped.He fell through the gate to Hell to save my life.Beelzebub, the Lord of Gluttony, is no longer his own. He’s been mine ever since he caught me singing to myself, falling prey to the magic of my song. If I can keep my distance, we can both move on...magic · witches · vampires · demons · from hate to love · dark · paranormal · fantasy · audiobook · contemporary -
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![Cowboy Casual by Holly Renee]()
Cowboy Casual by Holly Renee
Blaire Monroe is the only woman I’ve ever loved, and the only one I’ve let break my heart.It’s been ten years since she ran from this town, chasing a life that didn’t include the cowboy next door who blurred the line between best friend and something more.Now she’s back.Fresh off a busted engagement and hiding out on her grandmother’s crumbling strawberry farm like the past never happened... -
![Trade by Cate C. Wells]()
Trade by Cate C. Wells
When my husband replaces me with a younger model, I’m entered into the lottery and traded to an Outsider for fuel. I expect a wasteland, but when the bunker doors open, I see green trees, blue skies, and him—a man half my age with a stone-cold face and a machete strapped to his thigh. I’ll be lucky to escape him alive. That’s what we’ve been told all our lives... -
![Cinder House by Freya Marske]()
Cinder House by Freya Marske
Sparks fly and lovers dance in this gorgeous, yearning Cinderella retelling from bestselling author Freya Marske―a queer Gothic romance perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and T. Kingfisher.Ella is a haunting.Murdered at sixteen, her ghost is furiously trapped in her father's house, invisible to everyone except her stepmother and stepsisters...fantasy · humor · queer · bisexual · slow burn · poly · m-f-f · friends to lovers · found-family · competent heroine -
![Lore Olympus: Volume Nine by Rachel Smythe]()
Lore Olympus: Volume Nine by Rachel Smythe
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!“The Underworld has a queen!”Persephone and Hades are finally reunited when the banished goddess of spring returns to the Underworld to claim her rightful place as queen... -
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![Bound To The Beasts by Ari Wright]()
Bound To The Beasts by Ari Wright
One beast is bad enough... but three?Briar Rose always knew she would be married to the highest bidder. So it comes as no surprise when she finds herself at the altar with Cillian Blackwood, a notoriously beastly billionaire.No one mentioned anything about the other monsters, though.With his scarred face and hulking brawn, Dane is enough to scare most people out of their skin - literally... -
![Hazel’s Choice by Jillian West]()
Hazel’s Choice by Jillian West
HazelThe universe created me for a purpose, and I have no problem fulfilling my destiny... Right up until I feed on the wrong angel. He deserved it, but as fate would have it, he had a cluster of his own, who track me with ruthless precision.When my family ends up at risk, I have no choice but to leave the only home I’ve ever known...angels · magic · humor · fantasy · paranormal · demons · non-human-heroine · non-human-hero · m-f-m · poly -
![The Substitute by J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon]()
The Substitute by J.R. Gray, Andi Jaxon
Competing with my step-brother for my roommates attention makes me hate him so much more than I already do.I saved his life the same night I burned mine to the ground and now the guy who’s haunted my dreams for months is my new roommate. This should be great except I met him on the worst night of his life and all he sees is that I’m a hockey player...sports · hockey · from hate to love · poly · suicide · lgbtqia hate · past-child-abuse · mental illness · contemporary · m-m -
![Twice by Mitch Albom]()
Twice by Mitch Albom
What if you got to do everything in your life —twice? The heart of Mitch Albom’s newest novel is a stunning love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along.When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again...fantasy · contemporary · time travel · paranormal · urban fantasy · magic · length-medium · audiobook · open-door -
![Hate The Game by Rebel Bloom]()
Hate The Game by Rebel Bloom
I transferred to USC under a fake name to ruin three football gods. I’m the one getting wrecked.When the Apex Three gave my brothers season-ending injuries, I swore payback and sweet-talked the Varsity Ledger into letting me write a takedown piece. What I didn’t count on? My enemies being far too good at turning revenge into foreplay...erotica · humor · sports · length-long · anal sex · spanking · double-penetration · menage · poly · reverse harem -
![All of Us Murderers by K.J. Charles]()
All of Us Murderers by K.J. Charles
The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles...mystery · queer · horror · historical · m-m · paranormal · 20th century · second chances · male-pov · third-person-pov -
![Heartsick by Kristina Forest]()
Heartsick by Kristina Forest
A sweet and fast-paced contemporary teen romance from USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.High school senior Margot Whitman is an intern at Healing Hearts Inc., the company that created the innovative pill that can erase a person’s heartbreak overnight. Every weekend, Margot witnesses patients get cured of their broken hearts. Meanwhile, she’s nursing a heartbreak of her own...young adult · contemporary · length-medium · audiobook · dual-pov · high-school · m-f · pennsylvania · new-jersey · second chances -
![Twisted Trails by Blake Black]()
Twisted Trails by Blake Black
I was supposed to race, take the win, and disappear before the truth caught up to me. But pain doesn’t let go—not when your lungs burn, your body won’t heal, and the pills barely keep you upright.Now, I’ve gotten too close to my competitors and risked my mask being ripped off. What will happen if the people I was never meant to trust find out exactly who I am?What I’ve done...queer · sports · m-m · bisexual · m-m-f · poly · siblings-bff · sassy heroine · competent heroine · virgin heroine -
![Dealing with a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein]()
Dealing with a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein
Charlotte Stein perfectly blends spicy and cozy in a new paranormal rom-com about a bewitching bookseller who helps a demon win the girl of his dreams...only to realize she might be the one he's fated for all along.Nancy has just about given up on finding her special person when Jack Jackson—big, scary and the town loser—walks into her bookstore...paranormal · witches · magic · humor · fantasy · demons · monsters · forced proximity · contemporary · length-medium -
![Wicked Dove by K.C. Kean]()
Wicked Dove by K.C. Kean
I killed someone.Not on purpose, but not exactly by accident. Regardless, those three little words have changed the course of my life as I know it.Suddenly, I’m thrust into a supernatural world I never knew existed to become sworn property of The Sanctum - a magical council ruling over all magical beings...reverse harem · paranormal · dark · urban fantasy · fantasy · new adult · poly · length-medium · magic · fae -
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![The Crimson Throne by Beth Revis, Sara Raasch]()
The Crimson Throne by Beth Revis, Sara Raasch
Powerless meets Reign in this new historical romantasy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Night of the Witch.Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it...fantasy · young adult · fae · m-f · from hate to love · dual-pov · paranormal · length-medium · audiobook · open-door -
![Brood by Claire Kent]()
Brood by Claire Kent
For years, I’ve been waiting to turn twenty-one so I can marry, start breeding, and contribute to life in our bunker, but just before my spousal ceremony the council makes a change. Instead of marrying the boy who’s always been my best friend, I’m expected to marry Will instead. Will is a stranger—gruff, intimidating and fifteen years older than me... -
![Sweet Vengeance by Riley Hart]()
Sweet Vengeance by Riley Hart
Cillian I can’t figure out why I’m so intrigued by Ollie Gibson. He’s nothing like me—soft where my world is hard, sweet and kind while I’ve grown up around violence. But there’s a fire to him that sparks the one inside me, loyalty that calls to me, and bravery I respect even if it gets him in trouble...m-m · queer · mafia · length-medium · contemporary · dark · bisexual · anal sex · college · bad boys -
![وقالت لي by دعاء عبد الرحمن]()
وقالت لي by دعاء عبد الرحمن
تفحص الكاتب الصحفي عبد الخالق مروان المظروفَ بين يديه مندهشًا، ثم بدأ فى فتحه وفضَ الأوراق منه، وقراءة ما بين سطورها بفضول، حينها عَلِمَ أنه أمام حالةٍ فريدةٍ من نوعها تحتاجُ إلى تأملٍ وتمهلٍ لفكِّ أحجيتها وألغازها قبل الحكم عليها، وقد تيقَّن من ذلك عندما وصلت عيناه لآخر سطور مقدمة الأوراق، وقد كتبت له الراسلة فيها: "وسأظل أرسل لك تفاصيل زياراتها لي في شقتي المهجورة، وفي كل ظرفٍ سأرسله لك ستجدُ... -
![Remain by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan]()
Remain by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth SenseWhen New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend’s summer home, he is... -
![Remain by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan]()
Remain by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth SenseCOMING SOON AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY M... -
![The Holiday Hookup List by Alexis Daria]()
The Holiday Hookup List by Alexis Daria
The twelve days of Christmas have never been hotter! Spice up the holiday season with this sizzling enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy by an internationally bestselling author.ValenciaAfter calling it quits with my cheating fiancé, I’m definitely not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. But when my best friend invites me to a holiday dance party, I show up ready to shake my ass...christmas · contemporary · queer · friends-benefits · humor · from hate to love · length-short · audiobook · second chances · bisexual -
![Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson]()
Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson
Adam has been in love with his best friend Nicola since college, but the closest he can come to admitting his feelings is inviting her to travel with him to Scotland in search of a legendary cave from his grandfather’s bedtime stories. When a storm washes out the road, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of Eileen, an eccentric aristocrat, and Finley, her brooding groundskeeper...fantasy · queer · urban fantasy · paranormal · bisexual · poly · masc-dom · primal-play · fae · contemporary -
![The Artsy Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass]()
The Artsy Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass
My friend was abducted by a werewolf, so I went looking for her—and ended up mated to one too. Should I have seen this coming?Probably.Because this isn't the first time I've been trapped in a mate bond with some guy I don't know.My last mate was an abusive a-hole, and I have no desire to repeat that nightmare.But this guy is different.He's shy.Sweet, too.I find myself having fun teasing him... -
![Vile Pucker by Kate Raven]()
Vile Pucker by Kate Raven
"Babe, I need my brilliant psychologist girlfriend to come down to Mossgrove Manor and verify that my son is not a psychopath. . ."When renowned abnormal psychology specialist Dr...horror · sports · body-betrayal · mental illness · forced-pregnancy · rape · birth-control-non-con · contemporary · dark · m-f -
![Overdue by Stephanie Perkins]()
Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
A SPARKLING ADULT DEBUT FROM BELOVED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEPHANIE PERKINS! Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION―available while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features beautiful lush pink edges, custom endpapers and a unique foiled case stamp. Perfect for any bookshelf!"Stephanie Perkins is the reason we write romance... -
![Beyond the Blue Horizon by A.L. Jackson]()
Beyond the Blue Horizon by A.L. Jackson
I should have known I’d break the promise I made when I found her stranded in a blizzard…Feisty as hell and the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen.With the cutest kid and her grandmother in tow, she’s completely off limits.I don't get involved with women like that.I learned long ago I don't have the ability to love.My life is sordid and danger is always hiding in the shadows...suspense · single-mother · contemporary · new adult · length-long · audiobook · explicit-plentiful · m-f · insta-love -
![The Naughty or Nice Deal by Callie Rose]()
The Naughty or Nice Deal by Callie Rose
My billionaire boss needs a fake fiancée for Christmas. His two best friends want to unwrap me like a present…When I try to quit my job working for three demanding CEOs, Ford Kingsley—my cheating ex’s hotter older brother—offers me a deal instead.He needs a fake fiancée to convince a potential investor that he’s settled down, and I need money to pay off my crushing debt...contemporary · humor · length-long · audiobook · dual-pov · first-person-pov · explicit-plentiful · poly · reverse harem · m-f-m -
![Show Me How by Hannah Cowan]()
Show Me How by Hannah Cowan
A new small town series from Amazon top 40 best-selling author, Hannah Cowan! Millie I ran from the altar in a pair of heels and a white dress, chasing freedom instead of a future I never wanted.Oak Point wasn’t supposed to be anything more than a place to rest for a little while. With no money, not a clue what I’m doing, and a desperate need to finally feel something, I meet him... -
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![Show Me How Special Edition by Hannah Cowan]()
Show Me How Special Edition by Hannah Cowan
MillieI ran from the altar in a pair of heels and a white dress, chasing freedom instead of a future I never wanted.Oak Point wasn’t supposed to be anything more than a place to rest for a little while. With no money, not a clue what I’m doing, and a desperate need to finally feel something, I meet him.Shade is the worst kind of temptation, beautiful in the way all dangerous things are... -
![Prima by Sherry Thomas]()
Prima by Sherry Thomas
A handsome prince comes across a beautiful woman on the open sea. She is lying on a primitive-looking raft, almost entirely naked... -
![Home Field Advantage by Jenn McMahon]()
Home Field Advantage by Jenn McMahon
When Dallas Westbrook is forced to the dugout after an injury ends his professional baseball career, he’s offered the position of head coach for the team that built him. But he’s barely able to find his footing before a brutal season puts him on temporary leave. Dallas is known for impulsive decisions both on and off the field... -
![The Ascended by Parker Lennox, Bree Grenwich]()
The Ascended by Parker Lennox, Bree Grenwich
A part of the Sundered Realms Extended UniverseRevenge demands the ultimate sacrifice. When twins Thais and Thatcher are thrust into the deadly Trials of Ascension, they'll navigate brutal competitions and forbidden desires, discovering some secrets are worth dying for—and others are worth killing for...fantasy · paranormal · magic · new adult · length-epic · dark · angst · m-f · from hate to love · bondage -
![Rules, Roses, and Rivals: The What If Edition by Heather Long]()
Rules, Roses, and Rivals: The What If Edition by Heather Long
What if the girl with the plan met the boy who was never part of it—just a little too soon?When it comes to yearbook fame, my class rank might earn me a line or two—but not much else. I don’t wear makeup, style my hair, or bother with the popularity game. I’ve made it through high school with decent grades, minimal drama, and a reputation I didn’t even know I untouchable...reverse harem · new adult · poly · length-medium · contemporary · angst · young adult · friends to lovers · hurt-comfort · m-f-m -
![Mint to Be by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc]()
Mint to Be by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc
Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and settle into this sweet and cozy winter romance by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, author of the New York Times bestseller Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice! This edition includes a special scratch and sniff cover to keep you in the holiday spirit all year long.Emma Sherman left without saying goodbye -- and her best friend, Aiden, is furious... -
![All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan]()
All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan
This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents … Becky is stranded at the airport, so when she bumps into her brother’s best friend, Will, and he suggests they drive home together, Becky reluctantly agrees. For the first time, Becky is dreading Christmas, and only Will knows why...
