Top new romance books out this week: 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 4, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Lily King, Dustin Thao, Stephenie Meyer, Stephanie Garber, Tahereh Mafi, Happydays1d, Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick, T.S. Joyce, Akwaeke Emezi, Joss Richard and many more.
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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... -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
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![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi]()
Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi
From New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi comes a steamy paranormal romance set in the Black South—a bold new foray that takes us on a journey of magic and fantasy, from the whispering creeks outside the city of Salvation to the very depths of Hell itself...romance · fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · paranormal · low-fantasy · poc-mc · historical-fiction · myths · horror -
![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... -
![The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh]()
The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh
Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in The Demon and the Light, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Axie Oh's The Floating World.The battle is over, but the war is just beginning...With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from the rival Volmaran Empire...romance · fantasy · young-adult · myths · retellings · magic · poc-mc · poc-author · sword-sorcery · steampunk -
![Nerdplay by Annabel Chase]()
Nerdplay by Annabel Chase
Cricket Abernathy has no qualms about letting her geek flag fly. For two weeks every summer, she welcomes like-minded adults to a specially curated camp, where they release their inner children and participate in activities like Hero 101, fan fiction collaborations, and zombie apocalypse training... -
![The Distant Daughter by Lorna Cook]()
The Distant Daughter by Lorna Cook
Singapore, 1941: Singapore City lights up with explosions as the first Japanese bombs rain down. Until now, the war has seemed a distant threat for Issey and her friends, drinking and dancing at Raffles. But with the Japanese invasion looming, Issey knows she must leave. Mysterious, handsome Alex Cartwright has sworn he will see her to safety...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · family · war · ww2 · action-adventure · survival · death -
![Before You Go: Before, Book 3 by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Before You Go: Before, Book 3 by Aurora Rose Reynolds
A Small-Town Accidental Pregnancy RomanceDayton Calloway and I wouldn’t have gotten together if it weren’t for two pink lines.After getting divorced, Francisca Dawson is attempting to find out who she is and how she wants her life to look. One thing she knows is that there isn’t room for a man in that equation. But then she meets Dayton Calloway... -
![The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann]()
The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann
A romance inspired by TS “Fortnight”I was hers, but she was never mine. Alice Yates is the hired “homemaker” for the Morrisons, an affluent couple in Minneapolis. For Alice, it’s a dream job to dress up like a 1950s housewife and read romance novels to Mr. Morrison before his afternoon nap... -
![Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin]()
Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin
When an alpha hero falls hard for the woman who was never meant to be his mission, sparks and bullets fly in this electric military romance novel by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.Rescuing Seraphina Torres wasn’t part of Delta Shield Security’s plan, until an undercover operation gone sideways changed that...romance · military · forced-proximity · suspense · contemporary · found-family · organized-crime · insta-love · cozy · fiction -
![Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace]()
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
Clara Davenport wants to solve Fraser Falls’s biggest problem. According to Jack Kelly, Clara is Fraser Falls’s biggest problem. All Clara Davenport has ever wanted to do is climb the ladder at Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business... -
![I Dreamt That You Loved Me by Emery Rose, Emery Rose Andrews]()
I Dreamt That You Loved Me by Emery Rose, Emery Rose Andrews
The first time I met my best friend’s boyfriend, he was rude to me. Sure, Gabriel Francis was all cheekbones and dishevelled hair with a voice that made women swoon and incited bidding wars with record labels. A pure drop of light in a sea of grunge. The soul of a romantic poet.None of that swayed me though. I didn’t trust rock stars. Besides, he was off-limits...romance · friends-to-lovers · forbidden-love · contemporary · fiction · amnesia · angst · family · mental-illness · second-chances -
![A Lot to Unpack by Portia MacIntosh]()
A Lot to Unpack by Portia MacIntosh
The BRAND NEW brilliant contemporary romance from MILLION COPY bestseller Portia MacIntosh Praise for Portia 'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low'I laughed, I cried - I loved it... -
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![Dragon Cursed by Elise Kova]()
Dragon Cursed by Elise Kova
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![Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose]()
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
There’s nothing like the undead to bring the living together in an action-packed and apocalyptically romantic genre-shattering novel by a New York Times bestselling author.Casey Pearson grew up with a doomsday-prepping father. At eighteen, tired of living an unconventional life, she left home, vowing never to return...romance · zombies · sci-fi · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · paranormal · mystery · post-apocalyptic · spooky · forced-proximity -
![A Little Bit Reckless by Eden O'Neill]()
A Little Bit Reckless by Eden O'Neill
This is book 7 in the COURT LEGACY series.The final blurb and cover are coming for this book soon! Also, the release date is a temporary one, and the final one will be revealed closer to release.***What to expect in A LITTLE BIT RECKLESS:Enemies to LoversCourt Legacy cameosFeisty heroineLots and LOTS of Legacy drama! A Little Bit Reckless is an enemies-to-lovers, college romance... -
![Fake Skating by Lynn Painter]()
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
From the no. 1 international bestselling author of Better than the Movies, childhood sweethearts reunite in a hockey-loving town where romance is about to heat up the ice. For fans of Hannah Grace. *Pre-order now!* From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theatres, Dani and Alec were inseparable as kids. Until Dani moved away... -
![Against All Odds by Corinne Michaels]()
Against All Odds by Corinne Michaels
Everett Finnegan was not prepared to see the love of his life walk through the coffee shop doors, but that’s exactly what happens. Fifteen years ago, Violet Stewart left for college and they drifted apart. Now she’s back in Ember Falls, rebuilding her life after her ex-husband destroyed her. Her marriage is over, soon to be ex-husband is engaged, and she finds out she’s pregnant... -
![House of Rayne by Harley Laroux]()
House of Rayne by Harley Laroux
From New York Times bestselling author Harley Laroux comes the unique standalone sapphic gothic romance, with mystery, the supernatural, and plenty of spice.Two women with very different lives share a night of passion, planning on it being a one stand. Only they meet again at a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, where one of them runs her family's bed and breakfast... -
![Untitled by Cali Melle]()
Untitled by Cali Melle
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![When You Blush by Kristen Proby]()
When You Blush by Kristen Proby
This is book four in The Blackwells of Montana... -
![Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire]()
Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire
From #1 New York Time bestselling author Emily McIntire comes the first interconnected standalone in an all new contemporary romance series. Juliette Calloway lives in a world of luxury, legacies, and lies. The daughter of Rosebrook Falls’ most powerful family, her life is a carefully crafted performance, and she’s tired of being polished to perfection.Roman Montgomery doesn’t exist...romance · contemporary · retellings · organized-crime · fiction · new-adult · myths · crime · book · adult -
![Murder at Somerset House by Andrea Penrose]()
Murder at Somerset House by Andrea Penrose
Beyond the gilded ballrooms and salons of Regency London lurks a sinister web of intrigue and deception, and when a murder occurs during a scientific meeting at the Royal Society's stately headquarters at Somerset House, Lord Wrexford and Charlotte are the perfect pair to unravel it. But it aoon becomes clear that things are not what they seem . .mystery · historical-fiction · historical · industrial-era · regency · audiobook · amateur-sleuth · sci-fi · crime · cozy -
![Top Shelf by Teagan Hunter]()
Top Shelf by Teagan Hunter
I have two goals this season:1. Prove to the Seattle Serpents I’m more than just the old guy.2. Don’t fall for my captain’s stepsister.In my defense, I had no clue who Vanessa was when we met. We were in a different city. How was I supposed to know she’s my teammate’s stepsister?Now she’s in Seattle, still healing from her divorce, and apparently, she’s here to stay...romance · forced-proximity · sports · found-family · contemporary · forbidden-love · age-gap · multi-pov · friends-to-lovers · steamy -
![Santa's Holiday Spectacular by Fern Michaels]()
Santa's Holiday Spectacular by Fern Michaels
In an adventure-filled holiday treat from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, Frankie, Amy, Rachael and Nina—aka Santa’s Crew—reunite to put a stop to some real-life Grinches, with a little help from their new friends in the Sisterhood . . . Christmas is so much more than tinsel, lights, and mistletoe...romance · fiction · literary-fiction · contemporary · female-mc · holidays · family · friendship · book · adult -
![My Favorite Hero by Melanie Moreland]()
My Favorite Hero by Melanie Moreland
In a house full of rules, the only one they can't follow… is staying away.Jesse ThorneLocal hero, firefighter, loner, and now grumpy landlord.She wasn’t what he expected.His new tenant is a walking disaster wrapped in sunshine, breaking every rule he sets and driving him insane.Controlling her? Impossible.Ignoring her? Even harder.And he’s not sure he can stop it...romance · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · loner-mc · humor · contemporary · fiction · book · adult -
![The Island by Briar Prescott]()
The Island by Briar Prescott
My heart is in his hands, and he doesn’t even know it.Adrian Elias Olsen crashed into my world like a wrecking ball—adventurous, carefree, and impossible to resist. He gave me a home, a family, and a place to belong.Somewhere along the way, I gave him my heart... And now it’s too late to take it back.I crave, and I yearn, and I ache, and I want.Always.All the time.And he doesn’t have a clue...romance · mlm · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · contemporary · forced-proximity · lgbtq · found-family · cheating · domestic-drama -
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![Jacked by K.M. Neuhold]()
Jacked by K.M. Neuhold
I'm starting to think hooking up with my gym bro roommate might be kind of gay…The thing about guys is that we communicate on a physical, primal level. A hearty slap on the backside just means “good game, bro”. Some good old fashioned roughhousing just means we’re comfortable with each other...romance · mlm · friends-to-lovers · contemporary · sports · lgbtq · found-family · audiobook · forced-proximity · steamy -
![Prudence by L.H. Cosway]()
Prudence by L.H. Cosway
Derek Balfe proposed to Milly O’Shea at twenty.She turned him down and left to build a career and a future that didn’t include him. Derek had no idea that it wasn’t purely Milly’s decision to decline but rather the influence of a meddling relative.Now thirty-eight, Derek is a successful hotelier, divorced and parenting two teenagers...romance · slow-burn · friends-to-lovers · contemporary · forced-proximity · small-town · steamy · female-mc · fiction · book -
![The Psychic by Nancy Bush]()
The Psychic by Nancy Bush
In a chilling, intensely eerie new novel of suspense from the New York Times bestselling author of The Camp and The Babysitter, a woman haunted by unreliable psychic visions must decide how far to trust herself when it comes to stopping a killer. Sometimes, a bad, bad feeling creeps over Veronica Quick. It happened on her tenth birthday, when a voice filled her Don’t go in the water...mystery · audiobook · fiction · romance · paranormal · psychics · female-mc · law-enforcement · police-procedural · sci-fi -
![Crazy in Love by Laura Pavlov]()
Crazy in Love by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Billionaire, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov.Emilia Taylor hates me, which is absolutely fine by me, because I don’t particularly care much for her either.Maybe I took things too far, but I decided she was the enemy a long time ago, and she gave me no reason to think differently...romance · contemporary · small-town · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · fiction · book · adult -
![Resistance Training by Kayley Loring]()
Resistance Training by Kayley Loring
Vivian only has one big regret in life–and a million little ones if you count all the calories she didn’t consume while she was living with the guy who dumped her. But Vivian is glad she moved to Portland with her ex... -
![The Unseen by Kat Martin]()
The Unseen by Kat Martin
In this mesmerizing tale of romantic suspense and mystery, a gruesome discovery unleashes inexplicable events at a historic Louisiana mansion as the supernatural and the physical world converge. It begins when two young boys discover the 100-year-old skeleton of a murdered man buried near the grounds of Belle Reve, a Greek revival style mansion built in the 1870s...mystery · suspense · paranormal · romance · fiction · ghosts · serial-killers · crime · supernatural · historical -
![Better Daddy by Brittanee Nicole, Jenni Bara]()
Better Daddy by Brittanee Nicole, Jenni Bara
From the Authors of the Mom Coms comes a laugh out loud new series featuring three single dads.Fatherhood has never been so hilarious. Sloane Marie Murphy is the only woman I've ever loved. She's my favorite person, the mother of my child and my soon to be ex-wife...romance · forced-proximity · found-family · audiobook · contemporary · billionaire · multi-pov · workplace · new-adult · second-chances
