Best New Romance Books 2025

Looking for the best new romance books of 2025? This year’s releases are full of swoon-worthy stories, sharp banter, and emotional payoffs that linger long after the final page.

From slow-burn love stories to whirlwind affairs and second-chance romances, 2025 is shaping up to be a standout year for romance readers.

Highlights include Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt, Bad Little Bride by Meagan Brandy, and Once Smitten, Twice Shy by the Wilmot Sisters.

Whether you love enemies-to-lovers, friends-to-more, or timeless tales of fate and desire, there’s a story here to sweep you off your feet.

Scroll down to find the love story you’ve been waiting for.

First Love Language by Stefany Valentine

A sweet, funny, and emotionally resonant YA romance about identity, language, and learning to be loved as you are.

Bad Little Bride by Meagan Brandy

Explosive, indulgent, and just a little bit wicked, Bad Little Bride by Meagan Brandy takes the classic marriage-of-convenience trope and sets it on fire.

A couple kissing against a pink floral background. Text: "Once Smitten, Twice Shy" by Chloe Liese. Romantic and colorful.

Once Smitten, Twice Shy (Wilmot Sisters)

A quiet, comforting romance that chooses emotional honesty over grand gestures. Thoughtful, inclusive, and easy to love.