Top new romance books out this week: 7 Sep - 13 Sep 2025
Last updated:
September 13, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Samantha Shannon, Rovina Cai, J.R. Ward, Mackenzi Lee, Jen DeLuca, Max Monroe, Kristen Ashley, Jessa Kane, Tal Bauer, Erin A. Craig, Tessa Bailey and many more.
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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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe]()
Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe
Falling in love? Hard pass.Falling in love with Henry Callahan? Set me on fire first.Rich, party girl Avery Banks has had her eye on her brother’s best friend Henry for longer than she’d like to admit. She’s spent years pretending she doesn’t care—pretending he doesn’t get under her skin every time he smirks in her direction or calls her “trouble” like it’s a compliment... -
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![Finding the One by Kristen Ashley]()
Finding the One by Kristen Ashley
Their parents being family friends, American/English aristocrat, Blake Sharp, and Scottish playboy Alasdair Wallace were thrust together all through their childhoods.Blake thought Dair was a filthy, obnoxious, little boy bully.Dair thought Blake was a spoiled, prissy wee miss.Then Blake grew up to be a beautiful, loving woman who took care of everyone and made amazing pistachio muffins...romance · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · drama · found-family · family · billionaire · athlete · alpha-mc · sports -
![Praise Me: Pilot by Jessa Kane]()
Praise Me: Pilot by Jessa Kane
Haylo's airline pilot father just stood her up for parent's weekend at her sorority house. In his place, he's sent Joel, his good friend and co-pilot. Joel was given one to keep his hands off Haylo. Following instructions seemed like it would be a breeze—until the former Air Force pilot sees the luscious coed in person and is hit with a bolt of possessiveness... -
![The Fall by Tal Bauer]()
The Fall by Tal Bauer
One hit on the ice.One missing year.One man I can’t let go.When I wake up, the last twelve months of my life are gone. I don’t know what team I’m on, how I got here… or why there’s a gorgeous man in my bed calling me babe.A year ago, I was barely hanging on to my career and too scared to admit I wanted a man...romance · mlm · sports · contemporary · lgbtq · time-travel · insta-love · disability · slow-burn · magical-realism -
![A Land So Wide by Erin A. Craig]()
A Land So Wide by Erin A. Craig
From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Roots and Ruin, comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy set in the beautiful but brutal Canadian wilderness.Like everyone else in the settlement of Mistaken, Greer Mackenzie is trapped...romance · fantasy · horror · gothic · historical-fiction · retellings · historical · fiction · vampires · mystery -
![Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey]()
Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms. Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream... -
![Mistaken Identity by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Mistaken Identity by Lani Lynn Vale
This is book five in the Content Advisory Series! Summary coming... -
![Wild Card by Elsie Silver]()
Wild Card by Elsie Silver
The final book in the Rose Hill series by New York Times bestselling author Elsie Silver. Cover and synopsis coming soon...romance · contemporary · western · fiction · small-town · age-gap · new-adult · industrial-era · book · adult -
![My Freshman Mate by Lexie Slater]()
My Freshman Mate by Lexie Slater
He's not asking permission. He's claiming what's his.I had a plan. A perfect, neurotic, five-year plan. Then on my first day of college, I slammed face-first into the star quarterback. The one they call the "King of Campus."His blue eyes took one look at me and turned black with possession...romance · omegaverse · mlm · university · sports · lgbtq · new-adult · fantasy · fated-mates · insta-love -
![At the Edge of Surrender by A.L. Jackson]()
At the Edge of Surrender by A.L. Jackson
Book 3 in the Moonlit Ridge Series... -
![Damnation by Amy Hall, Sebastian York, Katelyn Taylor]()
Damnation by Amy Hall, Sebastian York, Katelyn Taylor
What happened before the Gallows Hill trilogy?Before the Brethren?What really happened to Salem in 1692...dark · witches-wizards · audiobook · steamy · cheating · domestic-drama · forbidden-love · historical · fiction · horror -
![Where There's Smoke by Melissa Huxley]()
Where There's Smoke by Melissa Huxley
The smoke cleared, but the fire remained…The fire took everything I worked for:My rescue.My livelihood.My home.But I won’t let it take my passion for the lost animals of this world.In time, I will rebuild, but for now, the only roof over my head is my car...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · paranormal · small-town · alpha-mc · multi-pov · fiction · dark · polyamory -
![Only For Tonight: A one night stand, surprise pregnancy, sports romance. by Natasha Madison]()
Only For Tonight: A one night stand, surprise pregnancy, sports romance. by Natasha Madison
From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new sports romance.A spin-off from the Only One series!When one night changes everything.AriellaThe last time I saw him, I'd just turned eighteen.Six years later we're face-to-face again.Neither of us wanted the night to end.The next morning, we made a pact.Each of us going our separate ways... -
![Stuck With You by Stacy Williams]()
Stuck With You by Stacy Williams
What if you’ve been through hell?How difficult can it be to start over? Sarah Atwater is seeking a fresh start. When an opportunity arises that she can’t refuse, the single mom is ready to leave her painful past behind—and perhaps her old self along with it. But sometimes, new beginnings are like learning to walk again, struggling to put one foot in front of the other...romance · contemporary · slow-burn · fiction · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · small-town · kind-mc · friends-to-lovers -
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![Unbroken by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Unbroken by Nyssa Kathryn
This time, she comes first. No matter the cost.Life with her husband had become an endless waiting game: waiting for him to return from missions, waiting for a baby that never came, waiting for his mother to accept her. So after years of IVF, loneliness, and endless heartbreak, Indie Reed made the impossible choice—she left her husband...romance · military · contemporary · audiobook · small-town · mystery · multi-pov · alpha-mc · marriage · action-adventure -
![The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan Parrish]()
The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan Parrish
Jamie Wendon-Dale may design haunted houses, but they don't actually believe in ghosts—until they meet Edgar Lovejoy, who is tall, clever, beautiful…and 100% haunted.A COZY, GHOSTLY LGBTQIA+ ROMANCEJamie Wendon-Dale (transmasc they/them) creates haunted houses for a living. Haunting is their life—but nobody working New Orleans' spooky circuit actually believes in ghosts...romance · paranormal · fantasy · lgbtq · ghosts · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · cozy · season-autumn -
![Kiss-Fist by E.M. Lindsey, Cora Rose]()
Kiss-Fist by E.M. Lindsey, Cora Rose
Whoever convinced me to join the gym needs to be hung, drawn, and quartered. Or, at the very least, suffer with a pillow hot on both sides every night, because this? This is terrible.Running? No thank you.Lifting? Who needs biceps anyway.Now, I will say the eye-candy is nice. Especially my new personal trainer with the tattoos and dimples. But that’s all he can ever be: eye candy...romance · mlm · disability · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · lgbtq · found-family · audiobook · forced-proximity · grumpy-sunshine -
![Grim by Joe Arden, D.J. Krimmer]()
Grim by Joe Arden, D.J. Krimmer
**September's Most Anticipated Romance Release** as voted on by the Goodreads Community. We thought death was the end, turns out it’s just the prologue. RUEI died, briefly.Then I came back.Now I’m determined to make the most of every minute I have left.Only problem is I’ve been saddled with supervision.Kane Deveraux is handsome, smug, and cold as a tombstone...romance · slow-burn · dark · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · audiobook · steamy · paranormal · supernatural -
![You've Goth My Heart by Lev A.C. Rosen]()
You've Goth My Heart by Lev A.C. Rosen
A blood-curdlingly spooky and darkly funny romance about how falling in love is scary AF, perfect for fans of Wednesday and Heartstopper. When Gray gets a text from a wrong number, he’s pretty sure it’s a serial killer—or worse, his ex—on the other end of the line...romance · young-adult · contemporary · lgbtq · mystery · humor · fiction · gothic · mlm · friendship -
![With A Little Luck by Jillian West]()
With A Little Luck by Jillian West
Quincy has spent the last few months caring for her aging grandmother. When she finally decides to take a night for herself, she learns her boyfriend isnʼt all heʼs cracked up to be.Luckily, Ridge comes to her rescue and sparks fly. Only reality catches up all too quickly the next morning... -
![Atlas by Nicola Jane]()
Atlas by Nicola Jane
AtlasLoyalty to The Chaos Demons is carved into my bones.These days, the club is calmer. Quieter. It’s given us time to breathe, to build, to figure out what life looks like without blood on our hands every damn day.I thought my story was already written—with Anita. She kept me grounded, challenged me, made me feel something real...romance · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · forced-proximity · cheating · domestic-drama · love-triangle · betrayal · angst · biker -
![Score to Settle by Bella North]()
Score to Settle by Bella North
In high school, he broke her heart—now he’s the famous football player whose image she’s meant to clear. Game on.NFL superstar Jake Sullivan’s playboy reputation is finally catching up with him. To keep his sponsors happy, he needs to wipe the slate clean—and fast...romance · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · sports · contemporary · forced-proximity · fiction · slow-burn · workplace · writer -
![In the Net by Lyssa Lemire]()
In the Net by Lyssa Lemire
I’ve hated the hockey player for years. But when I need a guy to pretend I'm in love with, he’s the perfect choice.Sebastian Bookish, athletic, and—as much as I hate to admit it—hot, he’s most girls’ dream come true. But I grew up with him, and I can’t stand the arrogant, entitled hotshot he’s become. As an English major with PhD ambitions, I live my life buried in books...romance · sports · enemies-to-lovers · contemporary · university · forced-proximity · fake-relationship · multi-pov · athlete · fiction -
![The Wolf's Appetite by Jenika Snow]()
The Wolf's Appetite by Jenika Snow
I was a Lycan prince. A brother. A son.What I wasn’t anymore was a warrior.But there was a time when I was fierce and unrelenting, a wolf shifter who was primal and respected because of my strength.I felt unstoppable.But all of that changed in an instant when a near-fatal injury during a brutal fight silenced my inner wolf...romance · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · fated-mates · monsters · omegaverse · royalty · alpha-mc · steamy -
![Misfit Monsters by Eva Chase]()
Misfit Monsters by Eva Chase
Three delinquent monsters with fearsome powers. One girl made of pure sunshine. Can she save this team of misfits?My past? Let's just pretend it never happened. All I want is to spread enough joy to make up for the pain I've caused.So it'd be nice if my unexplainable powers would stop going haywire...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · monsters · fae · urban-fantasy · polyamory · shapeshifters · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Brutal Heir by Sienna Cross]()
Brutal Heir by Sienna Cross
He’s the heir to an empire but his scars have left him broken and bitter. She’s the light he never saw coming…Brutal Heir is the third spicy story in the dark and decadent Ruthless Heirs series. Each book is a standalone novel complete with a HEA, of course, because even villains deserve a happy ending... -
![Broken Breath by Blake Black]()
Broken Breath by Blake Black
Seven years ago, I was one of the best in downhill mountain biking—a girl with grit, speed, and a shot at gold. But that was before my competitor’s brother sabotaged my bike, before the crash shattered my body and stole the future I’d spent my entire life chasing.They thought I disappeared.And maybe I did... -
![Game On by Ki Stephens]()
Game On by Ki Stephens
'The perfect combination of heat and humour! Hannah Grace'A fresh, fun and fast-paced sports romance that readers won't be able to put down' Becka Mack_______________________Ella Davies didn’t trade her life in England for a year in Nashville to let anything—or anyone—throw her off her game. She only has one to prove herself on her new school’s elite cheer squad... -
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![Free Fall by Leta Blake]()
Free Fall by Leta Blake
Part 1 of a high-stakes MM Romance duet.Free soloing cliffs is dangerous. Love is riskier.Dan McBride is reckless and relentless. He climbs cliffs no sane man would attempt, chasing accomplishment and danger in equal measure. Alone suits him—no ties, no promises, no one to lose.Then Sejin steps into his life...romance · mlm · sports · contemporary · audiobook · found-family · grief · disability · fiction · action-adventure -
![Doomed by Selena Winters]()
Doomed by Selena Winters
I never expected to be running for my life, and I certainly never thought the man hunting me would be Knox Blackwood—the same man I’ve spent three months despising.The Hollow's Hunt—a twisted game where women are thrust into a labyrinth as prey for Ravenwood Hollow's ruthless elite... -
![Captive Vows by Ava Gray]()
Captive Vows by Ava Gray
They stole me in the dark—A daughter traded like blood money.My father handed me to the Bratva.Now I belong to Luka Dubinin.Older. Colder. Sin in a tailored suit.He doesn’t force my submission.He seduces it with silence and steel.Builds me a studio. Watches me dance.Burns me alive with every glance.I swore I’d never break.Never beg. Never love a man like him.But I crave his voice.His touch... -
![Bite Sized Bride by Celeste King, Wynter Raven]()
Bite Sized Bride by Celeste King, Wynter Raven
She’s small enough to break.But I don’t want to break her.I want to keep her.She thought she could run from the monster chained in her master’s temple.She didn’t realize the moment I scented her, she stopped being prey.She became mine.Every time she looks at me with those wide, terrified eyes, I remember my name.Every time she whispers to me, the rage quiets... -
![People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young]()
People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
In this sexy and emotional romance from the acclaimed author of Out of the Woods and Out on a Limb, a small-town woman’s journey to spread her wings intertwines with the arrival of an adventurous newcomer who brings out the best in her.Prudence Welch has found solace in her introverted life in Baysville, a charming tourist town in Northern Ontario... -
![You Rock My World by Camilla Isley]()
You Rock My World by Camilla Isley
She was supposed to fix his image—not fall for the man behind the fame.When Josie gets trapped overnight in an elevator with Rian Phoenix—global rock legend—she figures it’ll be a funny story to tell, not a plot twist with heartache written all over it. Only, the real Rian isn’t the bad boy the headlines describe. He is witty, kind, and unexpectedly swoon-worthy...romance · contemporary · forced-proximity · audiobook · fiction · workplace · celebrity · multi-pov · womens-fiction · slow-burn -
![Everything About You by Robby Weber]()
Everything About You by Robby Weber
“You never know what’s going to happen, Milo. No matter how hard you try to control things, this is our summer in Paris, and it might just be unpredictable. There might just be boys.”Milo is determined to have the most magical summer in Paris after winning an apprenticeship at a prestigious fashion house. The plan is work hard, impress the team, and land a permanent job...
