The Best Romance of 2025 (So Far)

Dark romance, spicy secrets and steamy seduction power this addition to the Into Darkness series. Great for fans of second chance romances and enemies-to-lovers tropes. If you like books by Brynne Weaver, this was made for you.

Fake-dating your enemy can’t be that hard — right? Discover the charms of New York City life and fall in love with Alex Aster’s brand-new sizzling summer romance that will have you giggling and get you right in the feels.

The author of The Wedding Date and By the Book is back with a red-hot romance that takes two women out of their comfort zones and into each other’s hearts. This charming sapphic love story is perfect for fans of Kennedy Ryan and Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers.

If you, like many others, fell in love with Conor and Maya in Not in Love, then get ready for some Sicilian heat in Problematic Summer Romance. If you’re a fan of forbidden crush tropes and brother’s best friend love stories, then here’s your next favorite.

An elusive heiress, a love story and a mystery. Cathartic, romantic, tragic and charming, Emily Henry told her readers this book challenged her like no other. Grab an extra copy — you’ll want to share it with everyone you know.

We’re on the fifth deadly sin out of seven — and this one is the steamiest of all. This burly billionaire can’t get no satisfaction (and neither can we). Ana Huang’s writing sweeps us off our feet as always — this one’s going to be your next obsession.

With thousands of miles between them, can this pair find love — or was it all a fluke? A big-hearted story about family, memory, love and heartbreak. If you can’t resist a sentimental read, then Abby Jimenez’s latest can’t be missed.             

Forbidden romance, female friendship, apt social commentary and so much more from romance superstar Kennedy Ryan. This raw, beautiful and healing tale will steal your heart and never give it back.

What’s meant to be will be, even if it takes ten years — right? These childhood friends to lovers give their romance another shot, but life may prove to be even more difficult this time around. A small-town love story that’s worth every moment.  

Run off and join the circus with Scythe and Sparrow, the final book in the trilogy that stole our hearts and keeps us hooked on ultra-hot (and very funny) dark romance. Brimming with sweet tension, this love story is a beautiful mess you won’t want to miss.