Top new romance books out this week: 26 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
Last updated:
November 1, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Jenn Bennett, Josie Silver, Mia Sheridan, Sophie Hamilton, Lindsay Buroker, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Jessica Khoury, Alix E. Harrow, Hailey Rodger, Courtney Walsh and many more.
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The Prince of Mourning by Jenn Bennett
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace meets A Study in Drowning in this sizzling gothic romantasy that follows the forbidden romance between a young nurse and a mysterious young man imprisoned by a dangerous occultist.After receiving a strange summons, eighteen-year-old nursing student Molly O’Rinn finds herself the private live-in nurse for a wealthy young man in his haunting Hudson Valley mansion...romance · fantasy · young-adult · gothic · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · paranormal · mystery · audiobook -
![Kooky Spooky Love by Josie Silver]()
Kooky Spooky Love by Josie Silver
An up-and-coming ghostbuster and her motley crew tackle a devilish high-wire act, aided (or more often, interrupted) by her rakish ex and the sarcastic reporter she can't seem to shake—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Spooky Love.Maplemead Castle is crawling with ghosts, and the new owners need them gone...romance · paranormal · spooky · womens-fiction · fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · supernatural · ghosts · humor -
![The Fix by Mia Sheridan]()
The Fix by Mia Sheridan
A chilling take on second chances, where a brutal break-in comes back to haunt the sole survivor with a new threat—and another victim.Eleven years ago, Cami Cortlandt’s mother and sister died cruelly in a violent home invasion. The trauma and notoriety still linger, but Cami has managed to build a life in her hometown despite everything she’s lost.Then one day it all comes rushing back...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · contemporary · military · sexual-assault · murder · crime · psychological -
![More Than Nothing by Sophie Hamilton]()
More Than Nothing by Sophie Hamilton
Wildly romantic, More Than Nothing is the first book in the Pine Springs series—small-town Michigan, where there’s community, drama, heat, and heart.With Elenie’s family the most hated in Pine Springs, keeping a low profile has become a way of life for her.But then the new police chief, Roman Martinez, shows up at the diner where she’s a waitress, all muscle and badge and dangerous perception...romance · contemporary · fiction · mystery · audiobook · crime · suspense · small-town · mental-illness · family -
![Sky Shielder by Lindsay Buroker]()
Sky Shielder by Lindsay Buroker
He helped destroy her family. Now he wants to protect her. Dare she trust him?For generations, magical sky shields have defended the Garden Kingdom from dragons and their savage riders. Now, the shield protecting the capital has been sabotaged, the castle destroyed, and all except the youngest member of the royal family slain...romance · fantasy · dragons · audiobook · paranormal · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · sword-sorcery · epic -
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![Until Nalia by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Until Nalia by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Nalia never expected to move back to her hometown, especially not with her ten-year-old sister in tow. But when her biological mother is sent to prison, she finds herself stepping into the role of parent. Overwhelmed with her new reality, she turns to the one place she has always felt safe. Home with her family.What she doesn’t expect when she moves home is him...romance · contemporary · found-family · slow-burn · friends-to-lovers · small-town · alpha-mc · insta-love · steamy · female-mc -
![The Moorwitch by Jessica Khoury]()
The Moorwitch by Jessica Khoury
In this sweeping romantic fantasy from bestselling author Jessica Khoury, a young witch caught in a twisted bargain with the fae must disguise herself as a governess and uncover the gateway to the realm of faerie in order to save her dying magic and escape the clutches of her controlling fae handler—even as she finds herself falling for her new employer, an enigmatic young Scottish laird and the...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · mystery · fae · historical-fiction · paranormal · gothic · fiction · historical -
![The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow]()
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Starling House, Alix E. Harrow, comes a moving and genre-defying adventure through time – as a reluctant lady knight and a not-so-heroic-historian will fight through time and space to rewrite their tragic fates . . . and finally reveal the truths hidden beneath the greatest legend ever told... -
![Break the Ice by Hailey Rodger]()
Break the Ice by Hailey Rodger
I like my life controlled, measured, exactly on schedule. Which is why I don’t date teammates’ sisters.But Tallulah “Lulu” Parnell makes that one hell of a rule to keep. Sunshine in a maxi dress, always asking questions she shouldn’t, always finding new ways under my skin... -
![My Merry Mistake by Courtney Walsh]()
My Merry Mistake by Courtney Walsh
Sometimes the perfect gift is standing right in front of you. . . You're just too stubborn to see it. I don’t like to make mistakes. Ever.Especially when those mistakes are witnessed by the same person—flirty Finn Holbrook—who can’t seem to leave me alone...romance · fiction · contemporary · sports · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · christian · womens-fiction · season-winter -
![My Dark Ever After by Giana Darling]()
My Dark Ever After by Giana Darling
Wrapping up this daring duet, bestselling author Giana Darling takes readers back to Tuscany for another tantalizing mafia romance, where dark players and passions collide to reveal explosive secrets.GuinevereMy trip to Italy shattered my dreams. I just wanted to connect with our family’s roots, but that meant defying my father’s wishes. I was looking for truth and goodness...romance · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · action-adventure · crime · fiction · book · adult -
![Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely]()
Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely
Wanted: A fresh shot at love for the holidays. But fake dating my brother’s grumpy best friend? He’s my new client, for Santa’s sake!As a professional matchmaker, my biggest job this holiday season should be simple: find a date for the sexy single dad hockey player—aka my brother’s best friend—for his team’s fancy Christmas Eve gala... -
![The Devil by Michelle Heard]()
The Devil by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. EnzoDoes she know who I am?'No.'Have I killed for her?'Yes.'Stalker?'Absolutely.' JennaI've worked the night shift at the local gas station for years, and nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until a tall dark stranger comes in to buy a coffee... -
![Bottle Rocket by Kenna King]()
Bottle Rocket by Kenna King
In this heartfelt, slow-burn hockey romance, a runaway bride and a grumpy hockey star learn that both family and love can be found in the most unexpected places.Order now and receive the stunning LIMITED EDITION, featuring a full color inside cover with character illustrations...romance · sports · friends-to-lovers · workplace · contemporary · arranged-marriage · forced-proximity · athlete · audiobook · fiction -
![The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar]()
The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar
Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her Sazana is one of the Jews he despises. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. In an unexpected reversal, at Haman's downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place...romance · historical-fiction · christian · historical · audiobook · fiction · drama · mystery · suspense · grief -
![Kiss My Axe by May Archer]()
Kiss My Axe by May Archer
Living in a treehouse? Unavoidable.Falling for the grumpy lumberjack hottie next door? Unthinkable.After a viral PR disaster torpedoes my marketing career, I flee Manhattan. The only place left to land? A fairy-tale treehouse in a pickle-obsessed Vermont town, left to me by an uncle I barely knew.Yes, I said pickles.No, I’m not okay.But I’m only here temporarily...romance · mlm · enemies-to-lovers · small-town · contemporary · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · audiobook · lgbtq -
![The Pawn by Natasha Knight]()
The Pawn by Natasha Knight
I rule a kingdom built on blood.Brutality is my legacy.The moment I saw Allegra Moretti, I knew I had to have her.The night I planned to make her my wife, my enemies attacked.They took her from me.They did not know the monster they unleashed.I burned the world down to bring her home.Now, I’ll go to war for her.I will tear our families apart and I will deliver her enemies to her in pieces...romance · dark · enemies-to-lovers · crime · suspense · audiobook · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · revenge -
![Cursebound: A Curse of Blood and Fate by Sadie Kincaid, L.J. Morrow]()
Cursebound: A Curse of Blood and Fate by Sadie Kincaid, L.J. Morrow
Book 1 in the Twines of Destiny series. A new paranormal series from bestselling paranormal author, Sadie Kincaid, and LJ Morrow...romance · steamy · vampires · paranormal · magic · enemies-to-lovers · fantasy · fiction · book · adult -
![Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport]()
Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport
Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics...romance · fantasy · fiction · dragons · poc-author · poc-mc · high-fantasy · paranormal · military · black-mc -
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![Bite Me: An Extracurricular Activities novella by Neve Wilder]()
Bite Me: An Extracurricular Activities novella by Neve Wilder
Three couples. One wild party. A whole lot of heat.The boys of Extracurricular Activities take on Halloween, frat-house style.Expect a playful, campy, high-heat romp full of clumsy role-play turned scorching, frat-party chaos gone primal, and gothic decadence dripping with possession... -
![Holiday Rider by Maggie Cole]()
Holiday Rider by Maggie Cole
He needs her to save his career. She needs to watch him suffer first. But some grudges come wrapped in red lace and go down just like whiskey—burning, dirty, unforgettable.Wyatt Houston broke me with his cowboy grit and filthy promises. Now I’m supposed to save his career.It’ll be a cold day in Hell.He’s the only man to ruin me so thoroughly I still taste the ash.But my family? They're relentless... -
![The Curse Before Christmas by Eli Easton]()
The Curse Before Christmas by Eli Easton
When game developer Patrick Bocker receives a Krampus figurine in the office Secret Santa exchange, he doesn’t think much of it. Then the accidents start happening. The absurd calamities mount, and Patrick becomes a repeat offender at the Emergency Room. By his third visit, Patrick starts to believe that maybe, just maybe, the Krampus figurine is cursed... -
![Book and Ladder by Savannah Scott]()
Book and Ladder by Savannah Scott
My nemesis is about to ruin my life.Is Patrick O’Connell gorgeous? Unfortunately, yes. Jet-black hair, smoldering eyes, and those muscles I accidentally saw when my friends dragged me to spy on the fireman calendar photo shoot.Is Patrick O’Connell also the bane of my existence? Absolutely. He wrecked my dream years ago, and I’ll never forget what he—and his family—took from me...romance · contemporary · in-uniform · small-town · love-triangle · womens-fiction · enemies-to-lovers · humor · religion · fiction -
![Branded by Saffron A. Kent]()
Branded by Saffron A. Kent
Pen Pal meets Yellowstone in this dark, western romance featuring a college student using a false identity to exchange spicy letters with a prison inmate, only to be hunted down when the convicted cowboy is released. It all began with letters. Every word he wrote etched itself into my mind, into my soul. I had no choice but to fall in love with him...romance · dark · western · contemporary · forced-proximity · new-adult · age-gap · arranged-marriage · small-town · stalking -
![My Captive's Heart by Simran ., Simrann]()
My Captive's Heart by Simran ., Simrann
“I want you to chase and….” It all began when I said this to my boyfriend.A little fantasy with him is all I wanted for Halloween.A way to spice up our relationship after being in a long-distance one for over a year.Except, it isn’t only him who heard my fantasy.It's the older version of him.His silver fox father.Our town’s honorable sheriff... -
![Stupid Magical Love by Amy Boyles]()
Stupid Magical Love by Amy Boyles
For a sassy Georgia farm girl and an uptight city boy, love is a high-stakes bet that can warm a heart—or break it—in this spicy, emotional, and enchanting romance.Ever since the magic dried up in Mystic Meadows, Rowe Wadley has fallen on hard times. Her piggycorns aren’t selling, and the family farm is in foreclosure. Then handsome Pane Maddox comes knocking. His I’m here to save your farm...romance · magical-realism · fantasy · magic · multi-pov · paranormal · small-town · humor · fiction · contemporary -
![Unruly Obsession by Kia Carrington-Russell]()
Unruly Obsession by Kia Carrington-Russell
A ruthless bodyguard. A forbidden obsession. A dangerous game of fake dating with the Mafia.LilyI never thought I’d be involved with the Italian Mafia.My association with them has made me a target, so they’ve appointed one of their most ruthless to be my bodyguard... -
![Emerald Treats: An Emerald Lakes Halloween Novella by Britt Andrews]()
Emerald Treats: An Emerald Lakes Halloween Novella by Britt Andrews
Me, my six mates, one haunted house.I thought I knew what to expect from our first Halloween as parents. Cute costumes, trick-or-treaters, maybe some romantic cuddling by the fire.I should have known better, especially with these men.Now I'm running through a spooky haunted house with my heart pounding, knowing that six predators are stalking me through the halls...reverse-harem · urban-fantasy · small-town · paranormal · magic · romance · demons · fiction · polyamory · fantasy -
![While It Was Snowing by Julia London]()
While It Was Snowing by Julia London
Under the mistletoe, a single mom and a professional athlete realize they have more in common than the lake house they unexpectedly have to share for the holidays, in this heartwarming romance from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.All Amy Casey wants for Christmas is to paint... -
![Bearly Hanging On by Sam Hall]()
Bearly Hanging On by Sam Hall
When she goes to the hardware store looking for DIY materials and instead finds her fated mates.Harper has two don’t take life too seriously, and never ever fall in love. After growing up with a mum who had a revolving door of boyfriends, she’s learned that love is messy and guaranteed to ruin your life...romance · reverse-harem · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · urban-fantasy · steamy · fated-mates · friends-to-lovers · fiction -
![Bloodstained by Jenika Snow]()
Bloodstained by Jenika Snow
Ivan Vorlok was once a powerful prince. But betrayal broke his world and took the only thing that made him human. His wife.Now, for centuries, he lived in the shadows, a monster of myth and whispered superstition. Blood was his only solace, violence his only language.Eternity was his curse... -
![When I Picture You by Sasha Laurens]()
When I Picture You by Sasha Laurens
A big-hearted and sexy queer rom-com celebrating the kind of sweeping romance that inspires our favorite love songs.Renee Feldman is desperate for a fresh start. She’d hoped to rediscover her creative spark by taking time off from her MFA in documentary film. Instead, she’s stalled...romance · lgbtq · wlw · fiction · contemporary · workplace · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers · psychological · humor -
![The Holiday Whoopie by Sara L. Hudson]()
The Holiday Whoopie by Sara L. Hudson
What happens when a type-A small-town baker and a Hollywood lawyer collide?Whoopie… pies , for starters.Audrey Nouel didn’t swap Manhattan’s Michelin stars for Maine’s whoopie pies just to fall for a man who wears thousand-dollar suits like pajamas...romance · contemporary · found-family · fiction · small-town · multi-pov · cozy · humor · audiobook · lgbtq -
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![Crown of Smoke and Starlight by G.K. DeRosa]()
Crown of Smoke and Starlight by G.K. DeRosa
The crown will fall. The stars will rise. And the realm will kneel before her flame.I was never meant to survive this war, let alone become its weapon.The powers of Light, Shadow, and Night burn beneath my skin, volatile and barely contained. I’ve tasted darkness, danced with ruin, and I carry the weight of a prophecy that threatens to shatter me. They call me the Child of Twilight. A harbinger...fantasy · fiction · fated-mates · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap · fae · romance · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures · paranormal -
![Finally by Cardeno C.]()
Finally by Cardeno C.
Gray is committed to healing Jack’s insecurities and winning his closest friend’s love, finally.Years after the end of his long-term relationship, kind-hearted, successful Jack Storm is close to giving up on love, certain the romance part of him is broken and he’s destined to be alone forever... -
![Falling for the Grumpy Bad Boy by Weston Parker]()
Falling for the Grumpy Bad Boy by Weston Parker
Some men play with fire.I built my empire out of it.People call me intense. Obsessive. Grumpy.They’re not wrong.Then she walked into my kitchen—bright, soft, and so completely out of place in my world of black and steel.A new addition to my charity tour, sent to “assist” me.Like I needed help.She talks too much, smiles too easily, and thinks she can sweet-talk her way through the heat... -
![Devious Love: A Stepbrother Romance by Anastasija White]()
Devious Love: A Stepbrother Romance by Anastasija White
A secret. A line they shouldn't cross. A love they will never forget.DOMINIC WATSON has always been MIA ASHTON’s weakness. Her brother’s best friend. Her neighbor. And later…her stepbrother. Her crush on him was never meant to be more than unrequited love.But one night and a pair of masks changed everything.What started as a secret quickly turned into something Mia and Dominic couldn’t control... -
![The One Night Stand Before Christmas by Tracy Leigh]()
The One Night Stand Before Christmas by Tracy Leigh
The only thing worse than having a one-night stand with a ridiculously hot stranger during a snowstorm in Boston? Finding out he’s your ex-boyfriend’s father.In my defense, I didn’t know the tall, broody man in the tailored suit would turn out to be Joshua’s dad.I also didn’t expect him to spend Christmas in my quaint small town of Sycamore Falls...romance · contemporary · fiction · age-gap · small-town · cozy · womens-fiction · new-adult · holidays · book -
![The Maid of Sherwood Forest by Sian Ann Bessey]()
The Maid of Sherwood Forest by Sian Ann Bessey
Mariah thought Robin Hood was just a legend—until time pulled her into his world and the outlaw stole her heart.Nothing about Mariah Clinton’s passion for archery or her work as a sous-chef in contemporary London prepares her for the moment she’s pulled into another time—and another life. One minute, she’s stepping into McQuivey’s Costume Shop to rent a medieval gown...romance · time-travel · historical-fiction · fantasy · historical · medieval · retellings · audiobook · action-adventure · fiction -
![Cam by Vanessa Vale]()
Cam by Vanessa Vale
The West just got Wilder! Meet the cowboys of Devil’s Ditch Montana, one steamy, instalove story at a time...
