Top new romance books in September 2025
Last updated:
September 30, 2025
September 2025 featuring new releases by Elin Hilderbrand, Shelby Cunningham, Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro, Lily King, Andrea Catalano, Tricia Levenseller, Dustin Thao, Laura Thalassa, Stephenie Meyer, Ruby Dixon, Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert and many more.
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The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand, Shelby Cunningham
#1 bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand teams up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, to deliver a dishy, page-turning novel following an intertwined cast of characters over the course of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school...romance · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · mystery · young-adult · womens-fiction · dark-academia · season-autumn · drama -
![The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro]()
The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
New York Times #1 bestselling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which demigod Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters?A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast...romance · fantasy · myths · middle-grade · young-adult · lgbtq · fiction · action-adventure · contemporary · horror -
![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 TomorrowFrom 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 loveYou knew I’d write a book about you someday... -
![The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano]()
The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano
A gripping and intimate novel based on the true story of Margaret Jones, the first woman to be found guilty of witchcraft in seventeenth-century Massachusetts.Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1646. Thomas and Margaret Jones arrive from England to build a life in the New World. Though of differing temperaments, cautious Thomas and fiery Margaret, a healer, are bound by a love that has lasted decades...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · witches-wizards · fantasy · spooky · season-autumn · female-mc · gothic -
![What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller]()
What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller
#1 New York Times-bestselling author Tricia Levenseller makes her adult debut in What Fury Brings, a sexy, empowering romantasy featuring a warrior general who must kidnap and train a husband in order to take her rightful place as queen.There's a shortage of men in the kingdom of Amarra. After a failed rebellion against the matriarchy, most noblemen in the country are dead... -
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![You've Found Oliver by Dustin Thao]()
You've Found Oliver by Dustin Thao
A new story, a new love, an impossible divide. The much-awaited companion to the New York Times bestselling You’ve Reached Sam will break your heart open.I’ve missed you every day since you left. But I’m sure you already knew that. It’s time to let you go now. I’ll miss you all the time, Sam.It’s been a year since his best friend, Sam, died... -
![War [Dramatized Adaptation] by Laura Thalassa]()
War [Dramatized Adaptation] by Laura Thalassa
They came to earth—Pestilence, War, Famine, Death—four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They came to earth, and they came to end us all.The day Jerusalem falls, Miriam Elmahdy knows her life is over...paranormal · retellings · myths · post-apocalyptic · fiction · romance · horror · dark · fantasy · sci-fi -
![The Twilight Saga Deluxe Collection by Stephenie Meyer]()
The Twilight Saga Deluxe Collection by Stephenie Meyer
Experience the "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) as never seen before with this stunning Twilight Saga hardcover boxed set, featuring exclusive wraparound box art, jacket designs, and stained edges...romance · urban-fantasy · young-adult · vampires · fiction · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · book -
![Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon]()
Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon
In a universe full of heartless aliens, an abandoned human and a vampire clone discover an unexpected connection in this delightfully bite-size short story by New York Times bestselling author Ruby Dixon...romance · fantasy · sci-fi · vampires · fiction · paranormal · supernatural · monsters · space · contemporary -
![Scared Sexy by Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert, J.T. Geissinger, Ali Hazelwood]()
Scared Sexy by Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert, J.T. Geissinger, Ali Hazelwood
11 hours, 6 minutes From amnesiac vampire slayers to fallen angels, space vampires to cursed tattoo artists, sleep paralysis demons to ancient wish-granting entities—six stories prove that even monsters deserve a happily ever after. Treat yourself to a collection that's equal parts spooky and steamy...romance · audiobook · fantasy · anthologies · paranormal · vampires · fiction · supernatural · contemporary · demons -
![By the Horns by Ruby Dixon]()
By the Horns by Ruby Dixon
In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman with a deadly magic secret needs the help of the minotaur she’s trying to forget in the sizzling sequel to Ruby Dixon's New York Times bestseller Bull Moon Rising.Gwenna has always considered herself a normal person... -
![Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon, Rovina Cai]()
Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon, Rovina Cai
With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind...romance · fantasy · dragons · wlw · high-fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · lesbian-mc · myths · sword-sorcery -
![Falling by Christina Lauren, Nicholas Boulton, Marli Watson]()
Falling by Christina Lauren, Nicholas Boulton, Marli Watson
1 hour, 39 minutes One darkly seductive immortal’s powers of persuasion have worked flawlessly for nine centuries—until he meets the one woman who can resist him—in a wickedly hot short story by New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren.Cat should be afraid of Brigan—the devastatingly gorgeous stranger at a Halloween party whose very presence makes everyone else fall at his feet...romance · paranormal · fantasy · audiobook · fiction · urban-fantasy · supernatural · monsters · steamy · vampires -
![What We Can Know by Ian McEwan]()
What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
2014: A great poem is read aloud and never heard again. For generations, people speculate about its message, but no copy has yet been found.2119: The lowlands of the UK have been submerged by rising seas. Those who survive are haunted by the richness of the world that has been lost...fiction · sci-fi · dystopia · literary-fiction · historical-fiction · contemporary · 21st-century · mystery · crime · romance -
![Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh]()
Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh
In the wake of a woman’s savage murder, the suspects and motives are only mounting for Sheriff Bree Taggert in a twisting novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.In a quiet suburban neighborhood in upstate New York, single mom Kelly Gibson is slain in her home—the victim of a rage killing...mystery · suspense · fiction · romance · audiobook · crime · law-enforcement · murder · whodunit · contemporary -
![Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross]()
Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · magic · historical-fiction · coming-of-age · epic · paranormal · book -
![Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber]()
Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
It starts with a class in an old movie theater.Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor.Most students believe the Professor’s stories are just fiction. There isn’t a man in Hollywood who you can call to find out the time you’ll die. There’s not a haunted hotel bar in Los Angeles that the devil likes to frequent. There’s no such thing as magic.But . .romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · fiction · dark-academia · paranormal · urban-fantasy · horror · supernatural · book -
![Framed in Death by J.D. Robb]()
Framed in Death by J.D. Robb
Death imitates art in the brand-new crime thriller starring homicide cop Eve Dallas from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author J.D. Robb.Manhattan is filled with galleries and deep-pocketed collectors who can make an artist's career with a wave of a hand. But one man toils in obscurity, his brilliance unrecognized while lesser talents bask in the glory he believes should be his...urban · new-york-state · romance · mystery · audiobook · fiction · futuristic · suspense · crime · sci-fi -
![Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve]()
Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve
Don’t miss this deluxe print edition of an all-new story featuring stunning sprayed and stained edges and foil detailing from the bestselling author of the Shadow Beast Shifter series, Jaymin Eve!SPELLCASTER is an intense enemies-to-lovers romantasy with steamy heat, magical creatures, fast pacing, and stakes that will keep you hooked...romance · fantasy · dark-academia · enemies-to-lovers · slow-burn · magic · paranormal · new-adult · fated-mates · fiction -
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![Lover Forbidden by J.R. Ward]()
Lover Forbidden by J.R. Ward
The aristocracy is making a run for the throne in this latest thrilling, star-crossed paranormal romance entry in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.When Lyric goes out for the night, she’s not ready for a brush with death—and she’s really not ready for the male who comes out of nowhere and saves her...romance · paranormal · vampires · fantasy · steamy · fiction · audiobook · urban-fantasy · book · adult -
![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...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · myths · dragons · sci-fi · adaptations · epic · historical -
![Lady Like by Mackenzi Lee]()
Lady Like by Mackenzi Lee
Two women, one refined and one ribald, set their sights on marrying the same duke, but instead of becoming natural enemies, they find themselves falling in love—though not with him.Harriet Lockhart never planned to marry...romance · historical-fiction · lgbtq · historical · wlw · fiction · industrial-era · regency · humor · book -
![Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver]()
Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver
A plucky medium, her fame-chasing ex, and an infuriatingly handsome skeptic reporter make for a complicated love triangle—and that's before the ghosts get involved. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December comes the first novel in a ghost-hunting series full of romance and humor...romance · mystery · paranormal · ghosts · womens-fiction · fantasy · fiction · magical-realism · season-autumn · spooky -
![Both Things Are True by Kathleen Barber]()
Both Things Are True by Kathleen Barber
For two exes who meet again, moving on is harder than ever in a funny and heartfelt romantic comedy about starting over by the author of Truth Be Told, now a major Apple TV+ series.Vanessa is a yoga influencer living high in New York...romance · fiction · audiobook · womens-fiction · contemporary · humor · family · friendship · urban · female-mc -
![Ghost Business by Jen DeLuca]()
Ghost Business by Jen DeLuca
Clashing ghost tours lead to a sizzling romantic rivalry in the second romance in the new series from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.Boneyard Key, Florida, is the only home Sophie has ever known. Her love for its supernatural history has flourished into a career, as she guides the one and only ghost tour through the town’s can’t-miss haunted spots...romance · paranormal · contemporary · fantasy · fiction · ghosts · vampires · supernatural · book · adult -
![All Hail Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan]()
All Hail Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan
The sequel to Long Live Evil, coming from Orbit Sept 2025... -
![Bad Date by Ellery Lloyd]()
Bad Date by Ellery Lloyd
An online flirtation between two apparent strangers takes a deliciously wicked turn in a twisty short story about love, obsession, and deadly deceptions by the author of The Club.Fay Roper is a divorced single mom and a globally famous actress. She’s also unlucky in love. Maybe because the last thing Fay wants in a man is yet another superfan...romance · fiction · mystery · suspense · contemporary · psychological · crime · anthologies · female-mc · family -
![Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson]()
Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson
Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this autumnal teen rom-com about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival.Ellis has a lot of expectations for her senior year, but moving from Manhattan to Bramble Falls, Connecticut is not one of them...north-america · usa · connecticut · romance · young-adult · contemporary · audiobook · fiction · cozy · season-autumn -
![Joy to the Girls: A She Gets the Girl Novella by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick]()
Joy to the Girls: A She Gets the Girl Novella by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
For Alex and Molly, the last three years have felt like Christmas every day. So what better way to celebrate their final winter break of college than a romantic holiday getaway in a town right out of a Christmas-card?Aside from sampling all the holiday cheer Barnwich has to offer, Alex and Molly have an important mission this weekend: to help their friend, Cora, get her crush to fall for her... -
![Duplicity by Happydays1d]()
Duplicity by Happydays1d
"Smoking is bad you know." The placid voice spoke up from the distant dark corner, nothing seen but a tall silhouette and an orange glow of a cigarette cherry."It's the least of my problems." I murmur with my own between my lips, proceeding to feel the stagnant debris fill my throat when I suck delicately...romance · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · dark · steamy · slow-burn · humor · organized-crime · wlw · sad -
![Traitor Wolf by Leia Stone]()
Traitor Wolf by Leia Stone
The weapon that hasn’t chosen anyone in a thousand years has chosen me, a Dreg-born girl with no magic.Forged by the Creator and feared across the realm, the King Killer was never meant for someone like me. But the moment I touch it, the wolves come running, snarling, fighting, and bleeding to claim me.Only one survives.A wolf with a traitor’s mark burned into his skin.And now we’re bonded...romance · fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · enemies-to-lovers · young-adult · fated-mates · high-fantasy · supernatural -
![Buck This by T.S. Joyce]()
Buck This by T.S. Joyce
Buck This Storme is on a tear through the bucking bull shifter circuit in the most destructive way. The annual Battle of the Bulls event is here, and he has squeaked by in the competitions to land a spot in last place for the event. His inner bull is a monster, and is completely out of control, and because of his past, he has no trainer, no coach, and no support system. He’s completely alone...romance · shapeshifters · paranormal · found-family · humor · family · contemporary · alpha-mc · multi-pov · fantasy -
![Eternal Kiss of Darkness [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jeaniene Frost]()
Eternal Kiss of Darkness [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jeaniene Frost
Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking. But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly she finds herself in a world she's only imagined in her worst nightmares.At the center is Mencheres, a breathtaking Master vampire who thought he'd seen it all...urban-fantasy · audiobook · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · urban · contemporary · fiction · romance · book -
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![Forever & Always You by Estelle Maskame]()
Forever & Always You by Estelle Maskame
They promised to be best friends forever . . . but what if they could be more? Of all of Gabby's terrible mistakes, losing Austin may have been the worst one. As children, they were inseparable best friends - until golden girl Gabby publicly broke Austin's heart and set fire to their friendship. She hasn't seen him since...romance · audiobook · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · small-town · womens-fiction · fiction · book · adult -
![Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood]()
Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood
When a vampire slayer loses all his memories, the only person who can help him is the vampire he’s tried to kill for centuries in this unforgettable short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood...romance · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · fiction · season-autumn · urban-fantasy · holidays · contemporary · anthologies -
![The Outcast by Elle Kennedy]()
The Outcast by Elle Kennedy
Source: A German translation of this book has already been announced (see other editions). The German National Library lists The Outcast as the original title... -
![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 to move back into their beloved New York City brownstone and face the events that led to their estrangement—and confront their unresolved feelings for each other.Subject 74 Perry StreetSo begins the email that turns June Wood’s entire world on its head... -
![You're Next by Tate James]()
You're Next by Tate James
Blurb for You're Next - Devil's Backbone #3 is coming soon! This is the final installment of the Devil's Backbone trilogy...reverse-harem · university · new-adult · romance · mystery · suspense · polyamory · fiction · book · adult -
![Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger]()
Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger
A reporter’s disbelief in the supernatural is tested when she uncovers a tattoo artist’s sinister family secrets in an enthralling short story by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger.Petra is skeptical when it comes to the French Quarter’s creepy urban legends. Until she meets Dax Rousseau, the proprietor of the House of Ink and Blood...romance · fantasy · fiction · audiobook · paranormal · multi-pov · monsters · contemporary · witches-wizards · new-adult -
![Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola]()
Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES'A triumph' BETH O'LEARY🔥🔥🔥The most hotly-anticipated romcom of 2025, from the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and TikTok Book Awards winner Honey & Spice...Not every relationship makes it out of university. But Kiki and Malakai were supposed to be forever...romance · contemporary · fiction · poc-mc · female-mc · coming-of-age · humor · black-mc · book · adult
![War [Dramatized Adaptation] by Laura Thalassa](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/691af2c0fe0829f1644dc27c.jpg)
![Eternal Kiss of Darkness [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jeaniene Frost](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/693bcc26fe0829f164530629.jpg)
