Top new romance books out this week: 17 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 23, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Melissa Caruso, T. Kingfisher, Portia MacIntosh, Charlotte Ritchie, Cherry Chic, Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner, Eden Finley, Melissa Wiesner, Cate C. Wells, Kaylee Ryan, Kelly Elliott and many more.
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The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso
The Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso's bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic.All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace... -
![Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher]()
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kind.Healer Anja knows little of politics but much of poisons... -
![Without a Hitch by Portia MacIntosh, Charlotte Ritchie]()
Without a Hitch by Portia MacIntosh, Charlotte Ritchie
From multi-million copy bestselling Portia MacIntosh, comes Without a Hitch, a hilarious and heart-warming summer rom-com, narrated by Charlotte Ritchie (star of You and Ghosts).Holly thought she had it a perfect fiancé, a dream Maui wedding, and a thriving career writing about weddings. But when she's stood up at the altar, her world crumbles...romance · audiobook · contemporary · fiction · womens-fiction · fake-relationship · humor · holidays · action-adventure · book -
![Todos los deseos que escribí sin ti by Cherry Chic]()
Todos los deseos que escribí sin ti by Cherry Chic
¡Llega lo nuevo de Cherry Chic, una conmovedora novela de la reina del cozy romance nacional!ORIÓNMi madre solía describir la pequeña isla donde vivimos como un lugar donde las olas llegan a la orilla con suavidad, la arena es dorada y el mar sabe a sal... -
![Rookie Season by Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner]()
Rookie Season by Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner
He’s starting his rookie season in the NHL…Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he’s finally made it, he’s determined to prove himself. And if he’s going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions.But Noah didn’t plan for Allegra—Ally—Callahan moving in with him...romance · sports · contemporary · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · multi-pov · new-adult · female-mc · alpha-mc -
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![The Office Bet by Eden Finley]()
The Office Bet by Eden Finley
Archer and Fox fall in love in this rival sports agents to lovers in this low-angst MM romance... -
![All the Ways You Save Me by Melissa Wiesner]()
All the Ways You Save Me by Melissa Wiesner
I stand on the beach and gasp as a wave knocks me over, bringing memories of the night Adam the pouring rain, my voice shouting his name. Suddenly, I feel strong arms pulling me from the water. A familiar voice speaks soothing words—and my heart explodes with unspeakable, unbearable hope. I’d know those ocean-blue eyes anywhere. It’s him. It’s impossible. It’s Adam...north-america · usa · new-jersey · romance · audiobook · mystery · contemporary · drama · slow-burn · friendship -
![Ravaged Wolf by Cate C. Wells]()
Ravaged Wolf by Cate C. Wells
They tell the story of our mating as a warning…IzzyIn my pack, I’m a cautionary tale, the female who made her mate wait too long and drove him into rut.After that terrible night, Trevor was exiled, and I became a lesson to others that Fate always wins. Fight, and you’ll lose.But maybe I don’t want my life to be a lesson to others. Or a tragedy...romance · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · slow-burn · abuse · fated-mates · angst · sexual-assault · female-mc -
![Run the Play by Kaylee Ryan]()
Run the Play by Kaylee Ryan
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding the Nashville Rampage football team. Run the Play is a fake dating, found family, workplace, he falls first romance. RowanI swore I’d never look twice at a football player again, especially after barely surviving the last one... -
![This Memory by Kelly Elliott]()
This Memory by Kelly Elliott
BrystolI’ve been in love with Gavin since high school. He broke my heart back then, something I’m not keen to forget, which makes our current situation challenging. Our best friends are married, and we’re constantly thrown together because of that connection... -
![Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams]()
Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams
PRE-ORDER LAURA JANE WILLIAMS' NEXT BOOK NOW. COMING SUMMER 2025. He’s the perfect guy. But there's just one problem...Jessie knows perfectly well that love at first sight doesn’t exist. But during a fire alarm at Whole Foods when she meets Cal, they end up having the most enchanted evening of their lives.Jessie thinks she’s finally found a man she could really be with... -
![Valeria and Enzo's Story by Catharina Maura]()
Valeria and Enzo's Story by Catharina Maura
Valeria and Enzo's book is coming out in 2025, and more details will be revealed soon... -
![Sacred Vow: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Sheridan Anne]()
Sacred Vow: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Sheridan Anne
Sometimes the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and in the case of Caesar Di Rozé and his son, Zephyr, it couldn’t be more true.I didn’t intend for my one-night stand with Zeph to lead me back to his father’s place, but the moment it did, it was over for me. Caesar Di Rozé is a silver fox with the most delicious dark stare I’ve ever seen...romance · dark · contemporary · steamy · age-gap · cheating · domestic-drama · new-adult · vigilante · justice -
![A Harrowing Christmas by Saxon James]()
A Harrowing Christmas by Saxon James
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!It's Christmas time with the Harrows in this Frat Wars bonus short scene... -
![Make or Break by E.J. Noyes]()
Make or Break by E.J. Noyes
Stephanie D’Arripe seems to have it all. Lead actor on an acclaimed cop drama, works with her best friend, great cat, great house, but…that’s about it. After a very public and very messy breakup, Steph thinks she might be ready to dip her toes into the love pool again...romance · wlw · audiobook · celebrity · lgbtq · workplace · contemporary · lesbian-mc · fiction · book -
![Big Bad Bully by Renee Rose, Lee Savino]()
Big Bad Bully by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
THE BIG BAD BULLY DOESN’T FALL FOR HIS PREYEven if she smells like nutmeg, honey and sin.Even if her chaos and color drips into your black-and-white discipline—and leaves it bleeding.I was raised in a pack that worshipped bloodlines and power.Humans were beneath us—soft, fragile, fleeting things.Fine for entertainment. Never for mating... -
![Jude's Christmas by Lily Morton]()
Jude's Christmas by Lily Morton
This short story is set after the end of Deal Maker and before the epilogue. It's the first christmas that Asa and Jude spend together... -
![Pretty Mess by Lily Morton]()
Pretty Mess by Lily Morton
Kiss him, sleep with him, but don’t ever fall in love with him.The first time Wes Archer steps into Jack of Clubs, an exclusive London pleasure club, he’s completely confident he can heed the tried-and-true advice about becoming an escort. Wes gives himself away for free with casual hookups all the time...romance · mlm · contemporary · lgbtq · audiobook · fiction · age-gap · billionaire · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Sinful Skulls by L.M. Terry]()
Sinful Skulls by L.M. Terry
DaisyLife is strange. One minute you’re caught up in the repetition of it and the next your dreams are suddenly coming true.That’s exactly what happened to me. In a week I’m leaving to study art in Paris for an entire year. It’s an opportunity to explore the darker side of my creativity.Just as I’m about to embark on this journey, the universe decides to drop the perfect man in my lap...contemporary · biker · steamy · insta-love · alpha-mc · found-family · action-adventure · new-adult · fiction · romance -
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![Single Mom's Undoing by Kai Lesy]()
Single Mom's Undoing by Kai Lesy
"What the hell are you doing here?"My voice cuts through the mountains like a blade.Three shadows from my past stand on my doorstep—my brother's best friends.Battle-hardened Navy SEAL silver foxes. And one of them is about to discover he's a father. I came back to Blackthorn Falls for one the trust fund that could save my son's life.Get the money. Stay invisible.And get out...romance · reverse-harem · steamy · age-gap · polyamory · children · kidnapping · contemporary · suspense · small-town -
![Casual Felonies by Kelly Fox]()
Casual Felonies by Kelly Fox
At what point does casually stalking your hot barber become a felony?Look, I swear I’m harmless. Just a mildly obsessed, extremely hot influencer trying to figure out why my barber-slash-hookup-slash-possible-soulmate kicked me out after the best [redacted] of my life...romance · mlm · found-family · contemporary · suspense · action-adventure · lgbtq · assassins · genre-crime · poc-mc -
![Blue Arrow Island by Brenda Rothert]()
Blue Arrow Island by Brenda Rothert
A deadly island. A brutal regime. A forbidden attraction that could destroy them both.Briar Hollis would rather die fighting than live kneeling—and New America's brutal regime is about to grant her wish...romance · dystopia · sci-fi · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure · survival · new-adult · supernatural · steamy -
![I Love You Like It's 1999 by J.F. Harding, A.J. Pine, Helen Laser]()
I Love You Like It's 1999 by J.F. Harding, A.J. Pine, Helen Laser
An unforgettable new timeslip rom-com bursting with hilarity, sizzling chemistry, and '90s nostalgia!Kate Kendrick is having an epically bad day when a glowing Blockbuster catches her eye on the commute home...romance · audiobook · time-travel · contemporary · slow-burn · womens-fiction · fiction · mystery · suspense · magical-realism -
![Pour Decisions by Audrey Vaughn]()
Pour Decisions by Audrey Vaughn
The only thing worse than running into my grumpy ex? Having to choose between living with him, or living in my car.When I move back to my ex’s small town, I want to avoid him at all costs. JD didn’t just break my heart ten years ago. He ran it over, then backed over it again.So naturally, I end up as his physical therapist...romance · contemporary · slow-burn · multi-pov · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · small-town · enemies-to-lovers · humor -
![Offside and Off-Limits by Kate O'Keeffe]()
Offside and Off-Limits by Kate O'Keeffe
I survived chronic illness and a cheating ex. Surely I can resist one charming hockey player...right?ClaraWorking as the social media manager for a pro hockey team is all fun and games—until you trip into the arms of their biggest flirt during a livestream...north-america · usa · washington-dc · washington · romance · contemporary · workplace · sports · womens-fiction · fiction -
![The Italian Reckoning by Ava Gray]()
The Italian Reckoning by Ava Gray
I used to believe in the badge.That justice was clean.That criminals belonged behind bars.Then The Painter killed me.Wrapped me in plastic. Painted my face like his final masterpiece.But I survived. Barely.Now he’s back…And this time, his reckoning is personal.My captain says I’m imagining things.My precinct wants me off the case.They think I’m obsessed...romance · organized-crime · steamy · contemporary · anti-hero · action-adventure · fiction · crime · book · adult -
![Fly to Fury by Tara Grayce]()
Fly to Fury by Tara Grayce
Coming...romance · fantasy · fae · action-adventure · epic · military · female-author · sci-fi · sword-sorcery · steampunk -
![Leaving the Station by Jake Maia Arlow]()
Leaving the Station by Jake Maia Arlow
Sometimes, looking at him was like looking in a fun-house mirror.Zoe’s life has gone off the rails.When she left Seattle to go to college in New York, she was determined to start fresh, to figure out what being a lesbian meant to her, experiment with clothes and presentation away from home for the first time...romance · young-adult · wlw · lgbtq · contemporary · fiction · audiobook · university · lesbian-mc · realistic -
![Her Rustanov Husband by Theodora Taylor]()
Her Rustanov Husband by Theodora Taylor
Book 2 in the Ruthless Bully series by Theodora Taylor... -
![Gael's Favorite by Jennifer Cody]()
Gael's Favorite by Jennifer Cody
Obsessive, possessive, absolutely in love? Who, me? I don’t think so. Gael is my best friend, of course I love him. He shares all his favorite things with me. (And I do mean all)Tasty, unique, mine. Sin is all that to me and more. I wish I could explain it to him, but I can’t. No, literally, I can’t. But I would if I could...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · magic · polyamory · mlm · fantasy · lgbtq · fated-mates · fiction -
![Falling into Place by Allison Ashley]()
Falling into Place by Allison Ashley
Finding a date for a reclusive bachelor is her job. It’s also a risk when she becomes the perfect match in an emotional and hopeful romance by the author of If Tomorrow Never Comes.Accountant and freelance personal stylist Carly Porter, daughter of a compulsive gambler, knows the personal cost of a bad bet... -
![Of Owls and Oolong by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Of Owls and Oolong by Shari L. Tapscott
The author of A Vampire's Guide to Gardening and Obsidian Queen brings you a lighthearted fantasy full of humor and romance, set in a cozy contemporary fae town. Welcome to Moss Hollow.There are three things you need to know about my great aunt—she’s eccentric, she’s rich, and she’s dead. No, make that four things. She also named me as the sole beneficiary of her fortune...romance · fantasy · magic · urban-fantasy · fae · paranormal · dragons · fiction · shapeshifters · humor -
![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... -
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![Flameborne: Chosen by Aimee Lynn]()
Flameborne: Chosen by Aimee Lynn
Flameborne is a slow-burn, mythical-world romantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing, and Sarah J. Maass's ACOTAR series—in which one broken woman and her dragon wage war with centuries-old tradition and the men who uphold it.They all expect her to fall. Only one man believes she can fly.Lowborn Bren never imagined she'd meet a dragonfury face-to-face...romance · dragons · fantasy · slow-burn · paranormal · young-adult · shapeshifters · steamy · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures -
![Need You Still by Marley Valentine, C.E. Ricci]()
Need You Still by Marley Valentine, C.E. Ricci
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![Tender by E.M. Lindsey]()
Tender by E.M. Lindsey
There Miles stood…Relationship over.No car.No place to live.And no hope for his future.And then a gorgeous, avenging angel appears. And not just any angel. The father of his ex-girlfriend. But it can't mean what Miles wants it to mean, right? After all, Emmett is married to an equally gorgeous a pediatric cardiac surgeon with abs of steel and a glare that could melt diamonds...romance · mlm · trans-mc · polyamory · lgbtq · disability · contemporary · fiction · age-gap · forced-proximity -
![Last One Standing by Davidson King]()
Last One Standing by Davidson King
AngelI’ve been through a lot with my brothers—from sinister politicians to stalkers and serial killers. The craziest of all has been watching them fall in love with their soulmates. Our lives are dangerous, so it’s a miracle one of us found love, let alone four. As the only one still single, I’ve accepted a future of loneliness.Until one night, a drag show changes everything...romance · mlm · found-family · lgbtq · audiobook · action-adventure · torture · abuse · suspense · humor -
![The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace]()
The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace
An enchantingly warm and funny novel about family, love lost and found, discovering who you are, and how difficult it is to slay a vampire from the beloved national bestselling author of the TikTok sensation In the Company of Witches. Cassie Beckett’s life is anything but magical...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · fiction · cozy · mystery · vampires · low-fantasy · spooky · season-autumn -
![Embers of You by Madi Danielle]()
Embers of You by Madi Danielle
SuttonAfter leaving my old life-and the family drama that came with it-behind, I'm scrambling to get it together. I have my faithful dog, Bennet by my side, and that’s it. I'm determined to find a place where I can be happy. When I stumble across an online ad for the seemingly perfect job, it leads me to the place that will turn into my new home...romance · friends-to-lovers · in-uniform · found-family · slow-burn · contemporary · forced-proximity · western · small-town · age-gap -
![Wrong Number. Right Don. by Natasha L. Black]()
Wrong Number. Right Don. by Natasha L. Black
I texted the wrong number.He texted back.Now the Bratva owns me.It was supposed to be a rant to the date who stood me up.Instead, I got Sergei Volkov.Cold. Ruthless. Powerful.The kind of man you don’t say no to.He took me to dinner.Then took me apart in bed.No names. No strings.Just the best night of my life.I never expected to see him again..romance · contemporary · dark · medical · action-adventure · organized-crime · age-gap · steamy · alpha-mc · friends-to-lovers
