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9 Must-Read 2025 Black Paranormal and Fantasy Book Releases
If you love fantasy, paranormal romance, and supernatural chaos, then these 2025 Black paranormal and fantasy book releases are about to take over your TBR. From alien abductions and vampire hookups to deadly secret societies and high-stakes magic, this list has everything—including a few love stories that might just break your heart.
Whether you’re craving swoon-worthy romance, eerie dark fantasy, or action-packed adventure, these books will have you hooked from page one. Let’s dive into the best 2025 Black paranormal and fantasy books coming your way!
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
Dory was not expecting to be abducted by aliens, crash-land on a planet with dinosaurs, and somehow end up caught between two ridiculously hot extraterrestrials. But here she is, dodging danger with her new lion sidekick and questioning whether she even wants to go home.
A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle Sambury
August’s brother disappeared, and no one believes her. Then she’s attacked by a literal monster, and suddenly, the elite secret society at his school has answers. To get them, she has to partner with Virgil—who also happens to be one of the monsters.
I Accidentally Hooked Up with a Vampire by Jessica Cage
Losing her dream job was bad. Accidentally hooking up with a very dramatic vampire? Even worse. Now, Whitney’s stuck in a world of supernatural politics, dangerous creatures, and a vampire who really likes her. And apparently, she’s more special than she thought…
Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana
Lore wakes up kidnapped on a ship in the middle of the ocean, betrayed by the Fae she once trusted. But as she’s forced to hunt down a powerful artifact, she has to decide: trust the Fae warrior who’s been by her side—or risk everything for her people’s future?
Love Spells Trouble by Nia Davenport
Cayden never wanted to date a rich Coven golden boy, but when Khy Carter unknowingly walks into her life, he becomes the perfect fake boyfriend to save her family’s struggling bakery. Only problem? Their “pretend” romance is starting to feel way too real.
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
Bree has made an impossible choice—exiled from the Legendborn Order, bound to the Shadow King, and cut off from everything she once loved. But war is coming, and whether she likes it or not, the past always finds its way back.
Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis
Mira thought the stories about werewolves and vampires in her hometown were fairy tales—until she meets Julian. He’s infuriating, mysterious, and definitely not human. When the Blood Moon rises, she realizes her family’s past is more tangled in the supernatural war than she ever imagined.
Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell
Leyla, a vampire princess, is on a mission to save her best friend. But her journey to the island of the dead unearths long-buried secrets—of lost love, sacrifices, and a goddess who once destroyed everything. Some fates are chosen. Others are inescapable.
An Unlikely Coven by A.M. Kvita
Joan’s back in NYC, and her powerful witch family barely notices. But when a spell threatens to rewrite the magical order, she teams up with an annoyingly attractive rival to stop it. Magic, danger, and tension? Oh yeah, she’s home.
That’s the list! These 2025 Black paranormal and fantasy book releases are bringing otherworldly romance, heart-stopping action, and unforgettable magic to our bookshelves this year. Whether you’re here for monsters, witches, fae, or intergalactic love triangles, there’s something for every fantasy lover. Which one are you picking up first?
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