Top new romance books in July 2025
Last updated:
July 31, 2025
July 2025 featuring new releases by Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Elly Griffiths, Lisa Scottoline, Suzanne Wright, Lily Parker, Lily Chu, Phillipa Soo, Callie Hart, Stella Bloom, Meg Waite Clayton, Beatriz Williams and many more.
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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...romance · fantasy · dark-academia · steamy · mythical-creatures · new-adult · paranormal · fiction · book · adult -
![Obsidian by K.F. Breene]()
Obsidian by K.F. Breene
You are mine now. Mine to play with. Mine to break. He is secrets, danger and passion. He is forbidden sin.And now he holds the key to destroy all I hold dear. The Dark Fae prince never told me his name. Not when he tried to seduce me, and not before he purposely botched one of my jobs and stole what was mine -- a dangerous relic with unlimited power... -
![The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths]()
The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths
Some murders can’t be solved in just one lifetime.Ali Dawson and her cold case team investigate crimes so old, they’re frozen—or so their inside joke goes. Nobody knows that her team has a secret: they can travel back in time to look for evidence...mystery · time-travel · fiction · crime · historical-fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · audiobook · historical · industrial-era -
![The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline]()
The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline
#1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline crafts a riveting psychological thriller in which a troubled young widow inherits a mysterious Tuscan estate, shrouded in secrets. Can she unravel the mystery before it unravels her? Lately, Julia Pritzker is beginning to think she’s cursed. She’s lost her adoptive parents, then her husband is murdered...mystery · fiction · suspense · psychological · gothic · contemporary · romance · crime · book · adult -
![Legion by Suzanne Wright]()
Legion by Suzanne Wright
The epic final instalment in the delicious DARK IN YOU series.She calls to the demons inside him and there's no keeping them away . . .Being a siren, Naomi has attracted attention all her life, but when working as a ghost artist, she can at least maintain some anonymity. She's never felt anything pull at her inner demon, until a certain crime boss locks eyes with her... -
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![The Best Worst Mistake by Lily Parker]()
The Best Worst Mistake by Lily Parker
What if the one that got away came back . . . ?Abby never thought she’d see Dax Harper again — let alone bump into him in a Manhattan coffee shop.Dax was her law school fling. The one that got away. The almost-relationship she never could forget.Now he’s older. Hotter. And in town for just one night.Dax wants dinner. Abby wants one night of rekindled heat.It won’t change anything. He’s in L.A... -
![Rich Girl Summer by Lily Chu, Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale]()
Rich Girl Summer by Lily Chu, Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale
Fake heiress. Real secrets. One sizzling summer she’ll never forget.Event planner Valerie Peng never planned on spending her summer sipping champagne at a lakefront estate, dodging suspicious socialites, or pretending to be anyone’s long-lost daughter...romance · audiobook · contemporary · fiction · womens-fiction · season-summer · mystery · poc-mc · forced-proximity · workplace -
![Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POV by Callie Hart, Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini]()
Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POV by Callie Hart, Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
Please listen to Quicksilver before going behind the scenes with Kingfisher! Or risk being flung into the middle of the battle.Previously only available on Callie Hart's website, these scenes (written from Kingfisher's point of view rather than Saeris') are now brought to life in audio by popular demand. The scenes included are "The Gates (Parts 1 & 2)" and "The Fox. The Boots. The Dress...romance · fantasy · audiobook · fae · vampires · fiction · magic · dragons · fated-mates · enemies-to-lovers -
![Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton]()
Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 2025 SUMMER READ: "Irresistible.”A LIBRARY READS TOP 10: "Sure to be a big summer hit...romance · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · season-summer · female-mc · 20th-century · friendship · book · adult -
![Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams]()
Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams
When a daughter and her famous mother return to Winthrop Island to confront their complicated past, they discover a secret trove of paintings that connect them to a mysterious woman who vanished on a luxury steamship two centuries earlier.From the New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers comes an epic tale of family legacy, love, and truths that echo down generations...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · mystery · historical · audiobook · female-mc · family · book · adult -
![Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje]()
Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje
Spanning twenty years and one life-altering summer in Croatia, Slanting Towards the Sea is at once an unforgettable love story and a powerful exploration of what it means to come of age in a country younger than oneself.Ivona divorced the love of her life, Vlaho, a decade ago. They met as students at the turn of the new millennium, when democratic Croatia was alive with hope and promise... -
![Immortal by Morning by Lynsay Sands]()
Immortal by Morning by Lynsay Sands
Being an immortal rogue enforcer is never easy. But when human bones are found buried in a residential garden—and they happen to be discovered by your life mate—things get even more complicated in this latest installment of the Argeneau vampire series.Crispinus Delacort is an immortal rogue enforcer and a homicide detective...romance · paranormal · vampires · audiobook · mystery · fantasy · fiction · urban-fantasy · contemporary · fated-mates -
![Fateless by Julie Kagawa]()
Fateless by Julie Kagawa
Deep in the forgotten city of the Deathless Kings, an ancient relic of untold power waits—for one bold enough to steal it.When seventeen-year-old Sparrow joined the Thieves Guild she made a vow of binding loyalty to their cause...fantasy · young-adult · high-fantasy · fiction · audiobook · sword-sorcery · myths · dark · romance · retellings -
![Falling for You Again by Kerry Lonsdale]()
Falling for You Again by Kerry Lonsdale
Fate reunites a young woman with her ex-husband in a delightful and inspiring novel about family, old loves, and marriage on a dare by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale.Furniture artisan Meli Hynes still abides by her uncle’s truism: the only lasting love story is the one between artists and their creations... -
![Vows We Never Made: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Nicole Snow]()
Vows We Never Made: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Nicole Snow
A sunshiney bookworm's life explodes when her best friend's atrocious brother proposes in this steamy and electrifying romance by Wall Street Journal Nicole Snow.Big dreams come with bigger catches.Mine came wrapped in a merciless suit—Ethan Blackthorn.Billionaire tyrant. My bestie's older brother. Bane of my childhood and jackwagon of the century.Now he's my flipping fiancé... -
![All the Men I've Loved Again by Christine Pride]()
All the Men I've Loved Again by Christine Pride
From Christine Pride, the beloved coauthor of the Good Morning America Book Club Pick We Are Not Like Them, comes a dazzling solo debut novel about a woman who finds herself in the impossible situation of being in love with the same two men who won her heart in her early twenties again as she nears forty...romance · fiction · contemporary · love-triangle · audiobook · female-mc · black-mc · poc-mc · book · adult -
![How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin]()
How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin
Romance is the biggest scheme of them all in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from beloved author Alexa Martin.Emerson Pierce loves everything about being a kindergarten teacher except the painfully low salary... -
![Watch Your Back by Tate James]()
Watch Your Back by Tate James
Blurb for Watch Your Back - Devil's Backbone #2 will be coming... -
![Time of Your Life by Jessa Hastings]()
Time of Your Life by Jessa Hastings
She wasn't supposed to meet someone like him. He wasn't supposed to be her undoing.It's 1995, Joah Harrigan is the brash, enigmatic frontman of the biggest band in the world, and Ysolde is the iconic face of a generation. She's who people write their songs about—the kind of girl who could ruin a man.He doesn't fall, and she doesn't chase...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · england · urban · romance · audiobook · contemporary · fiction · season-summer -
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![Denim & Diamonds by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward]()
Denim & Diamonds by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new standalone romance.When the board of directors of my company mandated that I go to a wellness facility in small-town Maine to recharge, that shouldn’t have included:1. Using a ladder to sneak out of the bedroom window at night and going to the local bar.2...romance · audiobook · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · small-town · multi-pov · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc -
![Queen of Legends and Lies by Nina Frost]()
Queen of Legends and Lies by Nina Frost
The gears of destiny have been set in motion.Lark Axton has failed.Failed to save Flighthaven, the military school she attended before she knew she was a dragoncaller and the descendant of the true royal house of Tirene. Failed to kill King Xenon and stop his army of the drachen, who are taking over the world by stealing the free will of its people at the bidding of the mad god Narc...romance · fantasy · dragons · magic · enemies-to-lovers · shapeshifters · high-fantasy · royalty · fiction · paranormal -
![The Romantasy Collection: Four Romantic Fantasy Novels by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Romantasy Collection: Four Romantic Fantasy Novels by Lindsay Buroker
Escape into another realm, and enjoy four romantic fantasy novels full of thrilling adventures, heart-warming love stories, and quirky and memorable characters. Each of these previously published tales is a complete, stand-alone story... -
![Seven Brides for Beau McBride by Eva Kaminsky, Amy Barry]()
Seven Brides for Beau McBride by Eva Kaminsky, Amy Barry
9 hours, 54 minutes From the beloved author of Kit McBride Gets a Wife and Marrying Off Morgan McBride comes a ‘sweet, hilarious and totally delicious’ love story (Hannah Grace). Beau McBride wants a wife, and his meddling little sister Junebug is itching to find him a mail-order bride. But why stop at just one? Beau McBride reckons he’s ready for marriage...romance · historical · western · historical-fiction · audiobook · humor · small-town · comedy · fiction · enemies-to-lovers -
![Terror at the Gates by Scarlett St. Clair]()
Terror at the Gates by Scarlett St. Clair
The first in an all-new fantasy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. In this biting, feminist retelling of Lilith's story, Lilith will rise from the ashes of her former life to destroy the ancient power that stole everything she loves.She is the beginning and the end.She is peace and chaos.She is terror knocking at the gates...romance · fantasy · retellings · new-adult · fiction · organized-crime · suspense · crime · book · adult -
![Call Your Boyfriend by Olivia A. Cole, Ashley Woodfolk]()
Call Your Boyfriend by Olivia A. Cole, Ashley Woodfolk
She Gets the Girl meets Bottoms in this fun and flirty young adult sapphic rom-com about two teens who want revenge on the flaky popular girl they’re both crushing on.Cynical but sensitive Beau Carl is on a mission. She needs to know if ultra-popular Maia Moon—the girl she’s been secretly hooking up with for months—really has feelings for her... -
![When I Should've Stayed by Max Monroe]()
When I Should've Stayed by Max Monroe
The next standalone book in the Red Bridge Series is coming soon...When you thought you were divorced, but your should-be-ex-husband thought differently…I don’t know who’s the bigger fool, him or me. Because for as much as I loved Clay Harris at one time, all the tragedy between us makes me absolutely certain—history will never repeat itself...romance · womens-fiction · small-town · multi-pov · love-after-loss · found-family · sad · steamy · secrets · grumpy-sunshine -
![Night's Fall by Kristen Ashley]()
Night's Fall by Kristen Ashley
The Four Realms are experiencing an unprecedented period of peacе... At thirteen years old, it became known Prince Aleksei Knightstar of Night's Fall was the True Heir. The next king, the fiercest warrior, the mightiest beast in all the realm.The Fall rejoiced at having the first True Heir in over a century...romance · fantasy · dragons · paranormal · shapeshifters · audiobook · royalty · sci-fi · fated-mates · fae -
![Praise Me: Lumberjack by Jessa Kane]()
Praise Me: Lumberjack by Jessa Kane
Hollywood starlet Jenna Fairchild is chained to a tree. Minus her clothing. Why? Her manager is adamant that she ditch her innocent sitcom star image and blossom into a sex symbol in the eyes of the public. Now, however, with the chains biting into her bare skin and a dozen pairs of eyes staring at her, she's scared. Unsafe...romance · contemporary · age-gap · insta-love · alpha-mc · steamy · small-town · fiction · new-adult · anthologies -
![Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Millions, hearts, and lives are on the line in this heart-stopping sequel to The Grandest Game by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes. The stakes get higher, the game gets twistier, and everything heats up in this newest installment in the TikTok sensation Inheritance Games Saga - now over 4 MILLION COPIES sold...romance · mystery · young-adult · fiction · fantasy · contemporary · family · action-adventure · law-enforcement · book -
![The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani]()
The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani, a “dazzling” storyteller (Washington Post), and a “comedy writer with a heart of gold” (NYT), comes a novel about one woman’s quest to build her own life before it’s too late. Jess Capodimonte Baratta is not living the life of her dreams. Not even close. In blue-collar Lake Como, New Jersey, family comes first...north-america · usa · new-jersey · romance · fiction · contemporary · season-summer · family · womens-fiction · historical-fiction -
![So Good to See You: A Novel by Francesca Hornak]()
So Good to See You: A Novel by Francesca Hornak
A sharply-observed novel of friendship, love, class, and money set during a wedding celebration at a remote chateau in Provence.Rosie, Daniel, and Serge met at Oxford in the early 2000s. Fifteen years later, they are guests at a lavish three-day wedding in Provence. They are also no longer on speaking terms. Rosie is dreading a weekend around her ex, Serge, and his fiancé Isla... -
![Nikola: A Dark College Romance by Jason Clarke, Eva Winners, Lucy Rivers]()
Nikola: A Dark College Romance by Jason Clarke, Eva Winners, Lucy Rivers
I was the dutiful daughter. Or at least that was what it looked like from the outside. Deep inside, I was suffocating. I longed for something I didn’t know how or where to find. But I kept my façade firmly in place while I searched for answers. Until one New Orleans night changed it all... -
![The Invitation by Jodi Ellen Malpas]()
The Invitation by Jodi Ellen Malpas
An ambitious career woman. An enigmatic billionaire. There’s more to their affair than meets the eye in this scalding romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series.Amelia Lazenby deserves a breather—from work and from the stress of a recent breakup. Courtesy of her best friends, she gets a day of pampering at a posh country spa called Arlington Hall...romance · contemporary · audiobook · dark · fiction · drama · billionaire · steamy · alpha-mc · secrets -
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![No Body No Crime by Tess Sharpe]()
No Body No Crime by Tess Sharpe
A queer romantic thriller pitched as The Lost City meets a modern Thelma & Louise, in which a rural PI finds herself on the trail of the one who got away with her heart, and with murder; years after a horror-show sweet 16 party that ended with the girls in love and that good-for-nothing boy in the ground, the two women find that they didn't bury him–or their feelings for each other–deep... -
![Going Overboard by Portia MacIntosh]()
Going Overboard by Portia MacIntosh
A BRAND NEW gorgeous summer romance from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh!Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Alex Aster and B.K. Borison!Fake datingForced proximityOnly one bedRevenge pactOpposites attractEnemies to loversThat ship has sailed… right?Jessa is happily cruising through life - until her boyfriend Todd dumps her, out of the blue, at a wedding, during the first dance...romance · audiobook · contemporary · womens-fiction · fiction · humor · fake-relationship · forced-proximity · enemies-to-lovers · book -
![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 romantasy 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...romance · fantasy · fiction · slow-burn · prison · fake-relationship · enemies-to-lovers · dark-academia · new-adult · urban-fantasy -
![A Vow of Embers by Sariah Wilson]()
A Vow of Embers by Sariah Wilson
A princess’s forced marriage to a dangerously seductive prince becomes a life-and-death alliance in an exhilarating adventure by Sariah Wilson, the USA Today bestselling author of A Tribute of Fire.Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand...fantasy · fiction · warriors · sword-sorcery · myths · action-adventure · romance · coming-of-age · epic · mythical-creatures -
![Risk by Samantha Towle]()
Risk by Samantha Towle
It was only meant to be one night, but two little lines will change everything. After recovering from a brain injury that nearly took his life, boxer Kaden Scott can no longer compete in the sport he’s dedicated his life to, leaving only one thing left for him to love…His best friend’s younger sister...romance · contemporary · sports · friends-to-lovers · age-gap · angst · small-town · slow-burn · new-adult · fiction -
![These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean]()
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean’s first foray into contemporary fiction, with a sharp, sexy novel about a wealthy New England family's long-overdue reckoning with hidden desires, destructive secrets…and one week that threatens to tear them apartAlice isn't like the other Storm siblings...romance · contemporary · fiction · family · breakup · domestic-drama · friendship · female-mc · book · adult -
![The Paradise Petition by Carolyn Brown]()
The Paradise Petition by Carolyn Brown
In nineteenth-century Texas, two tough-minded women dare to challenge the status quo in a warm, witty, and adventurous historical romance by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Daisy Lindberg and Lily Boyle traded a colorful past for a fresh start as seamstresses in Autrie, Texas, and their aim to spark a women’s rights movement is raising eyebrows among the town’s dumbfounded men...romance · historical-fiction · audiobook · historical · fiction · womens-fiction · western · friendship · christian · second-chances
