Top new romance books out this week: 14 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
Last updated:
September 20, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Elin Hilderbrand, Shelby Cunningham, Melinda Leigh, Sarah Rees Brennan, Leia Stone, Jeaniene Frost, Tate James, Kasie West, Erika Veurink, Kay Michaels, Aiden Thomas 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 -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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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![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 -
![We Met Like This by Kasie West]()
We Met Like This by Kasie West
Beloved author Kasie West's sparkling adult rom-com debut about a hopeless romantic falling for the one man she never expectedCan a swipe right turn into swept away?Margot Hart is a hopeless romantic. That’s why she wants to be a literary agent—to help bring romance books to the world. It’s also why she hates dating apps with all her romance loving soul... -
![Exit Lane by Erika Veurink]()
Exit Lane by Erika Veurink
The debut novel from beloved writer Erika Veurink, this is a deeply personal and propulsive romance laced with humor, heat, and high-octane yearning. Perfect for fans of You, Again, One Day, and People We Meet on Vacation.After a postgraduation drive from Iowa City to NYC, Teddy and Marin have both had enough of each other to last the rest of their lives...urban · new-york-state · romance · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · lgbtq · friends-to-lovers · female-author · breakup -
![The Autumn Leaf Bookshop by Kay Michaels]()
The Autumn Leaf Bookshop by Kay Michaels
The Autumn Leaf Bookshop is set in the cozy, fall season with small-town vibes and magical elements. This romantasy is the perfect opposites attract, spicy romance for the fall season.Raene Hart doesn't do fall.Give her beaches, sun-soaked pages, and barefoot days under thunderstorm skies and she's golden...romance · fantasy · cozy · fiction · season-autumn · small-town · womens-fiction · magical-realism · urban-fantasy · paranormal -
![Cemetery Boys: Espíritu by Aiden Thomas]()
Cemetery Boys: Espíritu by Aiden Thomas
New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of Cemetery Boys in Espiritu, this time following Julian, who is dealing with newfound powers, a new relationship with Yadriel, and the return of demons he had hoped were gone forever!Julian used to be a ghost and now he can’t stop seeing them...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · young-adult · ghosts · fiction · paranormal · urban-fantasy · mlm · contemporary -
![In My Hockey Era by Kendall Ryan]()
In My Hockey Era by Kendall Ryan
Lucy Quinn loves hockey. What she doesn’t love? The latest PR stunt from her favorite team—a hockey romance book club designed to lure in more female fans. Pandering to so-called “thirsty” fans? It totally cheapens the sport... -
![Rescuing Dr. Marian by Lucy Lennox]()
Rescuing Dr. Marian by Lucy Lennox
One kiss changed everything.As sheriff, I’m the guy people call for help. But when my solo Hawaii trip gets hijacked by my clingy ex, suddenly I’m the one who needs saving. My unlikely rescuer? A gorgeous stranger who plants one breathtaking, reckless kiss on me in the middle of a crowded bar—sending my ex packing… and stealing my carefully guarded heart. Tommy Marian kissed me like he knew me...romance · mlm · lgbtq · found-family · small-town · law-enforcement · audiobook · contemporary · fiction · book -
![Stand Your Ground: An Opposites Attract Hockey Romance by Kandi Steiner]()
Stand Your Ground: An Opposites Attract Hockey Romance by Kandi Steiner
Stand Your Ground is book five in the Kings of the Ice a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.Cover and blurb reveal coming soon... -
![No Knight by Donna Alam]()
No Knight by Donna Alam
Bestselling author Donna Alam burns up the page with this sizzling opposites-attract romance, where mistaken identity and role-play bring two strangers together for a night they’ll never forget.Desperate times call for desperate measures. And there’s nothing more desperate than turning up to my ex’s wedding alone.My cheating ex.My current boss.The reason I hired a professional to be my plus-one... -
![Intense by Luna Mason]()
Intense by Luna Mason
Finn Quinn, the doctor with an urge for blood invites you to his Decadence Trials...romance · dark · workplace · suspense · organized-crime · steamy · humor · serial-killers · kidnapping · action-adventure -
![Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews]()
Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews
From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a brother's best friend, bad boy/good girl, football romance.Lucky Beneventi might be the villain in my fairytale, but given the choice, I’m not sure I’d have it any other way... -
![Darkest Oblivion by O.S. Feathers]()
Darkest Oblivion by O.S. Feathers
I overheard my father and uncles debating which of the four rival mafia heirs I’d be arranged to marry.I didn’t care—until he walked in.Dmitri Volkov.My greatest tormentor.The heir of our enemy.Now the ruthless boss of the most feared Bratva in the city.He didn’t ask. He declared: “I’ll marry her.”Naturally, I refused.I thought that was the end—Until an invitation arrived. Dmitri’s wedding... -
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![Empire of Seduction: New York State of Mafia, Book 2 by Aiden Snow, Emma Wilder, Mila Finelli]()
Empire of Seduction: New York State of Mafia, Book 2 by Aiden Snow, Emma Wilder, Mila Finelli
A hot new enemies-to-lovers mafia romance from the author of Mafia Mistress.One night. No names. No strings . . . until he shows up to steal her family's winery. Now it's war.MaggieI’ve made a terrible mistake. I just needed a small break from running the family winery with my brother, a few days of fun for myself. So I went on a weekend trip and slept with a gorgeous stranger... -
![Lore by Chantal Fernando]()
Lore by Chantal Fernando
I’ve been living my best life as Sergeant of Arms for the Serpents of Chaos MC, where women and money come easy.The only woman I've ever loved left me a long time ago.But now she's back, the ghost from my past.Bruised and broken.My butterfly has been keeping secrets from me.It might have been seven years, but one thing hasn’t changed.She’s still mine.And I’ll protect her with everything I have...romance · contemporary · crime · biker · steamy · kind-mc · new-adult · found-family · angst · small-town -
![Flagrant Foul by Jesse H. Reign]()
Flagrant Foul by Jesse H. Reign
He’s my brother’s best friend. I’m the annoying kid who followed him everywhere. Now we’re playing for the same team.Sev Delorean is an NHL D-man with an excess of swagger and stickhandling techniques that made him world famous. He’s the bane of my existence and my reason for living.He's strictly off limits though. My brother has made that perfectly clear...romance · mlm · sports · forced-proximity · slow-burn · lgbtq · contemporary · athlete · steamy · workplace -
![Valentine Nook by Lulu Moore]()
Valentine Nook by Lulu Moore
Lando Burlington, the eleventh duke of Oxfordshire, is back on the market as England’s most eligible bachelor. It’s a title he’d sooner burn to the ground, especially following the fallout of his ‘almost’ wedding. It doesn’t help that his mother is trying to set him up with every single woman in the country, none of whom he’s interested in...romance · celebrity · royalty · contemporary · small-town · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · age-gap · cozy -
![My Masked Stalker by Arden Hart]()
My Masked Stalker by Arden Hart
She doesn’t know it yet, but she’s mine.I first saw Emily when I was on a job—rifle in hand, target in sight. But it wasn’t the mark who stole my attention. It was her. The girl in the window, lit up by the glow of her kitchen light, completely unaware she’d just become mine.I’ve been watching her ever since. Her private moments. Her sweet little routines... -
![Love, Second Chances and Other Nonsense by Katie Ivey]()
Love, Second Chances and Other Nonsense by Katie Ivey
Moving to my fiance Adam's hometown was supposed to be an adventure, the beginning of our life together. Instead, I'm met by his unwelcoming family and an old friend who wants more than friendship from Adam.Adam swears Millie is just a friend, like a little sister to him. That their feelings for each other are completely platonic.I just wonder if she believes this... -
![Viper by Charlotte McGinlay]()
Viper by Charlotte McGinlay
ViperGrowing up in the club shaped me into the man I am today.From being a loyal brother, making my father proud,To ensuring the family is always put first.I am club through and through,And protecting it and the people inside was my role.I never wanted an old lady, never trusting a woman who showed me attention,Knowing their main goal was to land a patched brother...found-family · contemporary · biker · betrayal · cheating · domestic-drama · sexual-assault · second-chances · family · angst -
![Small Town Frenzy: A Small Town, Sports, Enemies to Lovers, Cowboy Romance by S.L. Scott]()
Small Town Frenzy: A Small Town, Sports, Enemies to Lovers, Cowboy Romance by S.L. Scott
Sometimes the player gets played. With fantastic enemies to lovers banter, these characters cause quite the small town frenzy when they're together. The cozy hill country town of Peachtree Pass is set as the backdrop in this sports romance X cowboy crossover that knocks it out of the ballpark in this coming home, ranch romance. One night changes everything... -
![All Your Deadly Truths: The Filthy Duet, Book 2 by James Cassidy, M. L. Burns, Savannah Thomas]()
All Your Deadly Truths: The Filthy Duet, Book 2 by James Cassidy, M. L. Burns, Savannah Thomas
My little demon has been taken again, but this time my journey to get her back is by far more dangerous than the last. My patience is none for those around me, that includes the man that is aiding Sydni and I in finding Xeraphine. Sacrifices will need to be made and I'm willing to give everything fate has for me to make sure I get her back... -
![Fear of Love by Kenadee Bryant]()
Fear of Love by Kenadee Bryant
Lydia Ellis has had enough of heartbreak. After years of trusting the wrong people and being left to pick up the pieces, she’s shut the door on love for good. Her focus is turning Fusion Weekly into the most successful magazine in the city. No distractions, especially not in the form of a brooding ice rink owner with a chip on his shoulder and eyes that see right through her...sports · enemies-to-lovers · athlete · found-family · slow-burn · small-town · contemporary · fiction · romance · book -
![The Pack Next Door by Sam Hall]()
The Pack Next Door by Sam Hall
She’s an omega that built a life without alphas. But fate’s not done with her yet.Briar has everything she a thriving homewares business, a peaceful city apartment, and a quiet life untouched by the chaos of pack politics. Raised to believe she’d one day be claimed by her fated mates, Briar spent years waiting… until she realized she didn’t need anyone to make her whole...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · shapeshifters · paranormal · polyamory · small-town · multi-pov · urban-fantasy · sports -
![Convict's Game by Jolie Vines]()
Convict's Game by Jolie Vines
***Sequel to the #1 bestseller Body Count***I never planned to chain a gangster to my bed, but now, I’m not letting him go.I was raised in boardrooms, not back alleys.But when my grandfather died and our company fell into chaos, I uncovered something far worse than bad accounting: a connection to the city’s darkest underworld.I needed answers. I needed help... -
![The Goode Girls of Maple Lane: A Novel by Jacqueline Firkins]()
The Goode Girls of Maple Lane: A Novel by Jacqueline Firkins
Cameron Goode is on the verge of giving up her dream of becoming a vet. Buried under debt and juggling two jobs with a full course load, she’s overwhelmed. Then a local rescue organization reaches out about a neglected golden retriever in desperate need of help. The last thing Cameron needs is another responsibility...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · cozy · season-autumn · new-adult · animals · humor · book -
![The Bargain by Lisa Renee Jones]()
The Bargain by Lisa Renee Jones
The enemy who seduced me tore my heart apart and then chased me down to do it again now wants to bargain with me.Ethan Dalton is filthy rich, arrogant, and the man who crushed my father's hopes of saving his business. He's also gorgeous, a master of seduction, and charming. He wants something from me, and the bargain he offers is life changing, but there's one catch, at least from my perspective...romance · steamy · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · alpha-mc · fake-relationship · family · contemporary · female-mc · fiction -
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![Bellini Born: A Mafia Romance by Siena Trap]()
Bellini Born: A Mafia Romance by Siena Trap
Matteo's story -- Blurb to... -
![Whips and Chains by Elle Thorpe]()
Whips and Chains by Elle Thorpe
Three…Two…One… The game has just begun.Shadows crawl across the walls of an abandoned warehouse.A knife waits on the table. A clock bleeds away the seconds.Someone isn’t leaving alive.My only chance of survival lies with the three men searching for me in the dark...romance · reverse-harem · dark · audiobook · found-family · mlm · contemporary · fiction · age-gap · stalking -
![Confession by Rina Saint]()
Confession by Rina Saint
I’ve been keeping secrets from my boss. I have to. Because how the hell do you tell a straight man that you’ve been in love with him for years?If he found out, everything would collapse, and I’ve worked so hard to hold my life together, all these pieces that I don’t deserve: a home, a position, trust...romance · mlm · dark · friends-to-lovers · crime · found-family · contemporary · workplace · forced-proximity · organized-crime -
![Wake Me Up by Hannah Gray]()
Wake Me Up by Hannah Gray
Book five. New England Bay SharksBlurb to come... -
![Secrets That Bind Us by Ruby Darling]()
Secrets That Bind Us by Ruby Darling
After losing her husband and mother within a span of two years, Verity C. Huntington, a #1 international best-selling romance author, trying to figure out life as a single mother has now been tasked to be her best friend’s Maid of Honor and the wedding will be held in none other than the small town she swore she would never return to and has stayed away from for the last 13 years- Adelaide, Texas...romance · paranormal · stalking · murder · obsession · found-family · small-town · suspense · spooky · contemporary -
![Open Secrets : An open marriage drama by T.B. Violet]()
Open Secrets : An open marriage drama by T.B. Violet
There’s only so much a marriage can hold before it breaks.From the outside, Maria and Lyle Connelly have it four kids, a house that fits their chaos, his Army career, her thriving clinic. But beneath the picture-perfect surface lie cracks neither of them want to name. Years of deployments, family rifts, and one choice that changed everything—an open marriage.It wasn’t cheating, not really...romance · breakup · domestic-drama · fiction · female-mc · family · military · action-adventure · book · adult -
![They Love Me Knot by Winnie Aster]()
They Love Me Knot by Winnie Aster
After Daphne's pack breaks up with her for a new omega, Daphne swears off dating forever. If your alphas can dump you one day out of the blue after being together for years, there's no point in getting involved in pack life again.Daphne moves to Starsfalls for a fresh start after being hired at the cutest flower shop...omegaverse · enemies-to-lovers · found-family · contemporary · paranormal · romance · age-gap · fiction · humor · book
![Eternal Kiss of Darkness [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jeaniene Frost](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/693bcc26fe0829f164530629.jpg)
