Top new romance books out this week: 16 Nov - 22 Nov 2025
Last updated:
November 22, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, Nora Roberts, J. Bree, Amy Daws, Sophie Cousens, Ali Rosen, Callie Hart, Daniella Castillo (1Dairymoon), Rosie Danan, S.J. Tilly and many more.
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Hollow by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods.Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow.Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits.Don’t go out after dark.The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter.The Champions…and me.I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope...romance · fantasy · fae · dragons · magic · enemies-to-lovers · dark · royalty · vampires · shapeshifters -
![The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts]()
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown…Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations...romance · fantasy · mystery · fiction · contemporary · gothic · ghosts · horror · urban-fantasy · paranormal -
![Broken Ties: A Broken Bonds POV by J. Bree]()
Broken Ties: A Broken Bonds POV by J. Bree
From J. Bree, bestselling author of The Bonds That Tie comes the highly anticipated POV book that everyone has been crying out for. Even the strongest ties can be broken. After five years of searching, we thought nothing could compare to the devastation of our missing Bond.We were wrong.After a chance encounter, she’s been found; alive and enraged at being dragged back to the men she ran from... -
![And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens]()
And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens
From the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year comes another "what if" romance about a floundering young woman who signs up for an unusual dating service to find The One . . . at a special cost.Chloe Perfect is thirty-six, and despite her surname, suspects she’s not most men’s idea of the perfect woman... -
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![Merry and Bright by Ali Rosen]()
Merry and Bright by Ali Rosen
What starts as a Hail Mary fake romance scheme turns into the real deal in this delightful story of holiday deception from Ali Rosen, author of Alternate Endings and Recipe for Second Chances.Miriam Brody is dreading Hanukkah with her overbearing family in Charleston. Ditto for dreamy pro football player Cal Durand and Christmas... -
![Untitled by Callie Hart]()
Untitled by Callie Hart
The Blood Court has only ever had one king. But now it has a queen …Saeris Fane is beginning to realize just how much her life has changed with her extraordinary new powers … but if she doesn’t act quickly to figure out how to close off the gateway to her magic before the power becomes too volatile, she may destroy everyone and everything she’s ever loved... -
![Cero Rubias by Daniella Castillo (1Dairymoon)]()
Cero Rubias by Daniella Castillo (1Dairymoon)
e es un adicto a los videojuegos. En pocas palabras, Carter es sinónimo de "Friki Atractivo".El chico es galante y sobre todo seductor. Es imposible negarlo.Pero para colmo, tiene una ridícula "Ley Personal":Cero rubias en su lista de chicas.Y desafortunadamente yo,Meg Lennon.Tengo que serlo.Una rubia, un anciano, una latina, una castaña, un exnovio y sobre todo un gran inepto... -
![All Wrapped Up in You by Rosie Danan]()
All Wrapped Up in You by Rosie Danan
Holiday magic helps two oblivious neighbors discover just how close they are in bestselling author Rosie Danan’s cheerful short story about big comedy, small tragedies, and the gifts found in between.When stand-up comedian Piper has a panic attack outside the club, it’s not funny. But Scott, a handsome ER doctor from the crowd, gives her something to smile about as he calms her down... -
![Mountain Grump by S.J. Tilly]()
Mountain Grump by S.J. Tilly
The Park Ranger. And his curvy little obsession... -
![You Better Not Pout by Mia Sosa]()
You Better Not Pout by Mia Sosa
A freshly broken-up couple agrees to grin and bear it for their family’s sake in a story about the healing power of the holidays from Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man.Juliana and Eric called off their engagement—but Christmas with the family is just around the corner, so things are going to get awkward, fast. Unless, of course, they pretend the wedding is still on... -
![Formula Dreams by Sawyer Bennett]()
Formula Dreams by Sawyer Bennett
Things heat up on and off the track when the first female driver in Formula International history goes head-to-head with one of the sport’s biggest names. Formula Dreams is a high-speed enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.Francesca Accardi is rewriting the record books at Titans Racing... -
![Irresistibly Wicked: Zander Wicked by Melissa Foster]()
Irresistibly Wicked: Zander Wicked by Melissa Foster
Zander Wicked lives life fast, on his bike, on the job, and with women. But one split second shatters his world and forces him to face truths he’s spent a lifetime outrunning. His family doubts he can change, but Zander knows better, and when the woman who helped save him needs more than a little help herself, he sets out to prove everyone wrong... -
![Wings of Hope by M. Sinclair, R.L. Caulder]()
Wings of Hope by M. Sinclair, R.L. Caulder
The time to fight is upon us...But how does one fight Heaven itself? Wings of Hope is the final book in the Fallen Destiny trilogy. Follow Kieran and her jealous, possessive mates as they unravel the secrets buried in the stars. Book three will not end in a cliffhanger...romance · fantasy · paranormal · reverse-harem · angels · shapeshifters · magic · fiction · dark · apocalyptic -
![After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian]()
After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian
1968 New York CityNews about the war might be keeping Patrick up at night--news in general might be keeping Patrick up at night--but he's doing fine. He's sure of it. He gets to spend his days selling books in the gayest neighborhood on the East Coast and his nights merrily sleeping his way through the rare book community... -
![Bonded By Christmas by Jillian West]()
Bonded By Christmas by Jillian West
LaceyI’m struggling to get into the holiday spirit. Winter is normally my favorite season, but something isn’t clicking this year. With my mom and her new husbands away for the holidays, I’m all on my own. Well, I could seek out Wilder, the annoyingly hot stepbrother I gained when my mom got married, but that’s a last resort kind of option.My job at the scent clinic keeps me busy enough, anyway... -
![Snow Place Like Home by Laura Pavlov]()
Snow Place Like Home by Laura Pavlov
After a devastating breakup, a sunny veterinarian goes home to the mountains to lick her wounds—and savor a holiday snack—in this heartfelt story from Laura Pavlov, author of the Blushing series.At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot... -
![I Married Kayog by Regine Abel]()
I Married Kayog by Regine Abel
She was his peace and his salvation.His whole life, Kayog has made it his mission to project the image of the male who has it all. But deep down, he’s broken by the endless torment that plagues him. Until Linsea. His impossible dream. His peaceful dove. The mesmerizing song of her soul enthralls him and makes him covet a future he knows he can’t have...romance · sci-fi · aliens · fantasy · monsters · fated-mates · reincarnation · futuristic · sad · celebrity -
![The Naughty List: An Age Gap, Bratva Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
The Naughty List: An Age Gap, Bratva Romance by K.C. Crowne
The Naughty List is real.This year, I’m on it.Vladimir Angeloff.Head of the Angeloff syndicate.Cold. Deadly. Unshakeable.I thought I was just his assistant.A girl behind a desk.A quiet widow trying to rebuild a life.Then I found the List.Names. Dates. Payment codes.Death wrapped in red and silver.Every target gone before Christmas.And me?...The final mark.I’m supposed to vanish without a trace... -
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![Como dice el jefe by Andrea S.G.]()
Como dice el jefe by Andrea S.G.
David Novikov.Ruso.Volará de su país para hacerse cargo del bufete de abogados de su padre.Justo.Controlador impulsivo.Sentimientos no entra en su vocabulario, dice que es para débiles.Tres reglas: Ser puntual. Nunca interrumpirlo. No hacer preguntas personales.A la hora de tener sexo puede faltar cualquier cosa, menos una corbata. Y no, no es para atar a nadie.Andrea O'Connor... -
![Queens by Invi Wright, Markus Dominique, Avie Paige]()
Queens by Invi Wright, Markus Dominique, Avie Paige
A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener...romance · fantasy · reverse-harem · demons · fiction · audiobook · paranormal · forced-proximity · dark · dark-fantasy -
![Knot Made to Break: Part Two by Harper Wylde]()
Knot Made to Break: Part Two by Harper Wylde
This book will be moved forward...romance · omegaverse · organized-crime · steamy · suspense · fiction · paranormal · crime · book · adult -
![Play Fake by Riley Paige]()
Play Fake by Riley Paige
BeckI wasn’t looking for love.Not when I was still trying to figure out how to let anyone in.But Sophie Prescott makes it impossible to keep my walls up—because somehow, she feels like the home I’ve always been searching for.SophieHe was supposed to be my friend.A distraction. A lie we both agreed to tell.But somewhere between pretending and falling, Beck became my safe place...romance · sports · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · contemporary · found-family · multi-pov · fiction · athlete · family -
![Tell Me True by Carina Taylor]()
Tell Me True by Carina Taylor
He’s already my roommate. It’s not like it’s a big deal if I marry him while I’m at it.When I moved in with Miles Granger, it was because I was tight on cash and I needed somewhere to live while I started my new veterinarian job.Miles and I don’t even really know each other...romance · marriage-of-convenience · contemporary · forced-proximity · fiction · humor · womens-fiction · kind-mc · family · book -
![The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee]()
The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee
Bestselling author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun YA K-drama remix of Pride and Prejudice—if Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett were a college-run reality TV dating show.It is a truth universally acknowledged that when there is a hot person, there is also someone with a crush on them.Mia Yoon has a plan for everything...romance · young-adult · lgbtq · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · retellings · asian-mc · season-winter · humor · fiction -
![Merry Mayhem by Erin Nicholas]()
Merry Mayhem by Erin Nicholas
In Rebel, Louisiana, Christmas isn’t a holiday—it’s a full-contact sport. As a firefighter, I thought I’d seen holiday chaos before—fires caused by too many string lights, a Santa stuck in a chimney, one unfortunate incident with a candy cane—but this small town takes Christmas to a whole new level.It all starts when I'm asked to pose as a fake boyfriend for the town’s annual holiday competition...romance · forced-proximity · multi-pov · love-triangle · contemporary · slow-burn · fake-relationship · fiction · holidays · humor -
![I, Medusa by Ayana Gray]()
I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
From New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray comes a new kind of villain origin story, reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine.Meddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else’s story...romance · fantasy · myths · retellings · fiction · historical-fiction · young-adult · historical · spirituality · urban-fantasy -
![Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance by Grace Worthington]()
Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance by Grace Worthington
He's allergic to Christmas. She practically bleeds tinsel. Their holiday collision is about to get complicated.Single mom Janie Bennett has one pull off the perfect Christmas pageant for her kindergarten class. What she doesn't need is the world's grumpiest hockey player ruining her holly-jolly plans.Enter Rourke Riley, Mr... -
![Puck Me It's Christmas! by Alina Jacobs]()
Puck Me It's Christmas! by Alina Jacobs
When you're a blacklisted preschool teacher and somehow end up coaching the worst team in the NHL, it's shaping up to be the crappiest Christmas ever.We’re adding an NHL head-coaching job to the Yule log dumpster fire of my holiday season.I lost my apartment and had to move back home for the holidays.My mom sneaks into my bedroom to watch me sleep because she “can’t help it...romance · sports · audiobook · contemporary · steamy · season-winter · humor · crime · friendship · family -
![Buck by Vanessa Vale]()
Buck by Vanessa Vale
The West just got Wilder! Meet the cowboys of Devil’s Ditch Montana, one steamy, instalove story at a time... -
![Unexpected Company by C.S. Autumn]()
Unexpected Company by C.S. Autumn
GarrettUnmotivated and facing the biggest writer's block of my career, my agent sends me to a remote cottage in the hopes that a change of scenery will do me good. It's quiet. Secluded. Cut off from the world. I should be alone with my thoughts and the start of another best seller...romance · mlm · forced-proximity · lgbtq · cozy · contemporary · age-gap · season-winter · found-family · grumpy-sunshine -
![P.S. You're the Worst by Chloe Seager]()
P.S. You're the Worst by Chloe Seager
An effervescent millennial coming-of-age novel about a woman who spirals after she pulls the death card during a tarot reading and writes cringe-worthy confessional letters to her closest friends and family in anticipation of her imminent demise…only she doesn’t die.Everyone knows the death card in a tarot reading isn’t a literal death sentence. Well, everyone except Becky.Becky is not doing well...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · audiobook · humor · comedy · realistic · literary-fiction · friendship -
![Silent Heist by Jenessa Fayeth]()
Silent Heist by Jenessa Fayeth
He came for the painting…Soren Stapley is a professional thief. He is prepared for every scenario and has a plan for every situation.But he never planned for her.The painting he needs? It’s being guarded by the woman he once loved and the nine-year-old terror she’s nannying.What’s worse? He’s not the only one hunting it down.Christmas is about to get complicated… …she became his reason to stay...romance · contemporary · womens-fiction · enemies-to-lovers · audiobook · fiction · action-adventure · espionage · humor · mystery -
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![Mistletoe Masquerade by Jill Ramsower]()
Mistletoe Masquerade by Jill Ramsower
The clock struck midnight, but when Prince Charming is a detective, he has no problem hunting down his mafia Cinderella in this spicy holiday retelling by Top 35 Best Selling author Jill Ramsower. SachiI was trapped in a nightmarish conversationwhen a gorgeous man in a masquerade masksaved me with a kiss.He pretended to be my date.He danced with me.Enchanted me.Then, invited me home with him...romance · audiobook · organized-crime · steamy · dark · law-enforcement · contemporary · billionaire · anthologies · female-mc -
![Knotty Or Nice by Ari Wright]()
Knotty Or Nice by Ari Wright
Full blurb coming soon!This fun, sporty Omegaverse romance will feature:RH/why-chooseHockey romanceHoliday romanceSmall town vibesTwo packs, one omegaScent-matching/fated matesBlizzardAge gapThey fall firstOnly soft for herBroody, cinnamon roll goalie MMCAlpha male/ coach MMCHot head/alphahole MMCGolden retriever hockey star MMCSweetheart FMC with a tragic pastHurt/comfortRejected...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · sports · age-gap · season-winter · contemporary · fantasy · fiction · holidays -
![Noel I Won't by D.J. Jamison]()
Noel I Won't by D.J. Jamison
Will I give my heart away this holiday season? Noel, I won't.When my first head chef gig implodes and I find out my dad has a health crisis, I go home for the holidays.Only to find the lovable farmboy next door has moved in.He's helping my parents run our family's Christmas tree farm. Has moved into my house. Has seemingly *replaced* me...romance · mlm · contemporary · forced-proximity · enemies-to-lovers · lgbtq · small-town · multi-pov · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Sweetly Unhinged: A Dark Rom-Com by Kira Cole]()
Sweetly Unhinged: A Dark Rom-Com by Kira Cole
VioletI sent an anonymous email to The Ghost—a hacker who destroys scumbags for fun—detailing my darkest fantasy.He replied.With a phone number.Now he's texting me, saying he can make it real. That he's watching me. That he knows exactly what I need.I should run.Instead, I'm saying yes... -
![Beautifully Ruined: A Dark Rom-Com by Kira Cole]()
Beautifully Ruined: A Dark Rom-Com by Kira Cole
VioletI should be happy that Cade rescued me,but all I can think of is the girl who was being held captive with me.I made a promise that I’d get her out of there.A promise that I intend to keep.Even if it means exposing myself,exploring desires I never even knew I had.I tell myself that I can handle it,but how far am I willing to go for someone I barely know?CADEVi is fixated on this girl... -
![Queen of the Wicked by Ariel N. Anderson]()
Queen of the Wicked by Ariel N. Anderson
She is Queen of the Wicked, and she belongs to me. In the wake of Adelasia's resurrection, a sickness begins to consume her mind, body, and soul. With the Coven after the magic she's stolen from the Well, and old flames returning to the Obsidian Palace, Kaius must accept that he cannot save his mate on his own...romance · fantasy · paranormal · audiobook · dark · insta-love · gothic · love-triangle · fated-mates · reverse-harem -
![Christmas Mafia Prince by K.A. Merikan]()
Christmas Mafia Prince by K.A. Merikan
Christmas break in Aspen. Married to a mafia hitman who hunts people for sport.DamenAll I want is to join my family for their annual Christmas hunt. But no, because that’s apparently only for married men. Like I need a ring on my finger to shoot a man in the back.Oh, yes, the tradition is hunting people. We keep some enemies alive and let them think they can escape...romance · mlm · dark · contemporary · crime · audiobook · organized-crime · fake-relationship · age-gap · forced-proximity
