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Most Anticipated 2025 Book Releases
2025 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable year for readers with incredible releases across all genres. From swoony romances to pulse-pounding thrillers, we’re sharing the 24 most anticipated 2025 book releases you need to know about. Whether you’re a fantasy lover, a romance fan, or craving a twisty mystery, this list has something for everyone.
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Contemporary Romance 2025 Book Releases
Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
A heartbroken doctor hiding from his past collides with a bold circus performer with dangerous secrets in a small town. Forced proximity, friends with benefits, and simmering tension turn their arrangement complicated as sparks fly and past wounds resurface in this dark romantic comedy with murder, spice, and emotional depth.
Scythe and Sparrow releases on February 11, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
Two former hockey teammates turned best friends with benefits reunite in their small hometown after a decade apart. Old wounds and undeniable chemistry resurface as they navigate grief, fame, and unresolved feelings in this emotional, second-chance romance filled with tension, heart, and healing.
The Shots You Take releases on March 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
A brooding, dangerous man reconnects with the woman he once pushed away, only to become obsessed with the confident, bold version of her he never expected. With voyeurism, play club tension, and emotional vulnerability, this dark romance explores the line between desire, obsession, and second-chance passion.
Caught Up releases on June 10, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
For even more contemporary romances to look out for in 2025, check out our top 10 most anticipated 2025 contemporary romance list.
Fantasy, Romantasy and Sci-Fi 2025 Book Releases
Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle
A fierce thief forced into the deadly dragon egg trade clashes with a brooding crime lord in a game of power, betrayal, and undeniable chemistry. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, their explosive connection could either burn them—or ignite a kingdom’s return to dragon rule.
Realm of Thieves releases on June 10, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
An assassin and a healer from rival factions must join forces to cure a deadly outbreak, fighting their growing attraction as loyalties clash. Slow-burn tension, reluctant teamwork, and emotional stakes drive this enemies-to-lovers fantasy where falling for each other could be even riskier than the disease they’re trying to stop.
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy releases on July 8, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
A captured princess, stripped of her magic, is sold to a ruthless enemy in a kingdom where dark forces have already won. As she fights for survival, unexpected alliances and simmering tension with her captor spark in this gripping enemies-to-lovers fantasy filled with danger, intrigue, and reluctant hope.
Rose in Chains releases on July 8, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
For even more fantasy romance to look out for in 2025, check out our top 10 most anticipated 2025 fantasy romance books list.
Urban Fantasy 2025 Book Releases
Waifs and Strays by Helen Harper
A quiet cat lady with a mysterious past gets drawn into supernatural danger when a young werewolf seeks her help. As magical crimes unfold in her Scottish border town, Kit must protect her feline family while uncovering secrets of her own in this cozy urban fantasy packed with intrigue, humor, and, of course, cats.
Waifs and Strays releases on February 10, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Archangel’s Ascension by Nalini Singh
Two immortal warriors face a shifting bond as friendship turns to romance in the midst of rising danger. As they investigate a case tied to past trauma, long-buried scars resurface alongside a looming supernatural transformation that could reshape their futures forever in this emotional, high-stakes paranormal romance.
Archangel’s Ascension releases on May 6, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
Three women from different eras—1532 Spain, 1827 London, and 2019 Boston—are mysteriously connected, their stories intertwined like roots in the same haunted soil. As their lives unfold, themes of immortality, hunger, and darkness collide in this atmospheric, genre-blending tale filled with eerie beauty and emotional depth.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil releases on June 10, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Young Adult 2025 Book Releases
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee and Fonda Lee
A determined warrior enters a deadly tournament to prove his worth, fighting for redemption, family, and his place in a world where magical abilities define status. Expect underdog energy, twin rivalry, and high-stakes fantasy action.
Breath of the Dragon releases on January 7, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
A witch on the run teams up with the hunter who betrayed her in a desperate bid for survival. Forced allies, simmering tension, and a deadly magical showdown make this fantasy unforgettable. Think enemies to lovers, dangerous bargains, and impossible choices with everything on the line.
Rebel Witch releases on February 18, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
A powerful heroine bound by a deadly pact with a shapeshifting king must master her magic while staying one step ahead of a fractured secret society and rising dark forces. Expect forbidden magic, complicated alliances, and emotional stakes as she fights for her future and the ones she loves.
Oathbound releases on March 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
For even more young adult to look out for in 2025, check out our top 10 most anticipated 2025 young adult books list.
Historical Romance 2025 Book Releases
A reclusive earl and a radical pamphleteer enter a marriage of convenience, but hidden identities and dangerous espionage complicate their growing attraction. As secrets unravel and sparks fly, he’ll have to choose between protecting his heart or risking it all for the woman who’s turning his life upside down.
Earl Crush releases on January 21, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
A rebellious physician and a newly titled duke clash in 1889 Paris as passion ignites between them. She’s determined to keep her independence, while he sees her as the perfect duchess. With danger closing in, they escape to the French Riviera, where love and trust are tested in this steamy historical romance.
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke releases on February 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De La Rosa
A rebellious heiress seeking freedom and a destitute duke chasing redemption strike a scandalous deal aboard a ship to Mexico. As their fiery attraction ignites, close quarters force them to confront their feelings. With scandal looming, he must prove his love is genuine before she slips away with his heart.
Gabriela and His Grace releases on August 26, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
For even more historical romance to look out for in 2025, check out our top 10 most anticipated 2025 historical romance books list.
Thrillers, Mysteries and Romantic Thrillers 2025 Book Releases
Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong
A detective in a secluded Yukon town races to solve a chilling murder during a deadly blizzard. As tensions rise and trust fractures, secrets unravel while a killer hides among them. Expect atmospheric suspense, isolation, and high-stakes danger in this gripping thriller where no one is safe.
Cold as Hell releases on February 18, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Bald-Faced Liar by Victoria Helen Stone
A traveling nurse with a hidden past is forced out of hiding when a relentless stalker uncovers her secrets. As threats close in and trust erodes, she must confront both her trauma and a shocking revelation from her past in this tense psychological thriller packed with suspense and emotional depth.
Bald-Faced Liar releases on June 17, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
A journalist hoping to revive her career attends the grand opening of a luxury Swiss hotel, only to be pulled into a deadly game of deception. When a mysterious woman claims to be in danger, Lo must navigate a dangerous chase across Europe where trust is elusive and danger feels inevitable.
The Woman in Suite 11 releases on July 8, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
For even more thrillers and mysteries to look out for in 2025, check out our top 10 most anticipated 2025 thrillers and mysteries list.
Paranormal Romance 2025 Book Releases
Shadow’s Heart by Kresley Cole
A fierce vampire swordswoman and a ruthless sorcerer find themselves trapped together in a hell-plane prison. Forced to rely on each other for survival, their deadly alliance ignites tension, passion, and unexpected vulnerability in this gripping paranormal romance filled with danger, magic, and undeniable chemistry.
Shadow’s Heart releases on March 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
A fierce heroine seeking answers enters a cursed palace where survival depends on winning deadly trials. Forced into a fake romance with a dangerously alluring rival, their sizzling tension blurs the lines between trust and betrayal. Expect deadly games, forbidden desire, and morally gray heroes in this dark paranormal romance.
Enchantra releases on April 8, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
A vampire aristocrat, saved by a mysterious stranger after a brush with death, becomes captivated by the male who risked everything for her. Their undeniable connection grows, but he’s hiding dangerous secrets that could change the fate of the ongoing war in this intense, star-crossed paranormal romance.
Lover Forbidden releases on September 9, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
For even more paranormal romance to look out for in 2025, check out our top 10 most anticipated 2025 paranormal romance books list.
Women’s and Historical 2025 Book Releases
The Other March Sisters by Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko and Liz Parker
This reimagining of Little Women gives Meg, Beth, and Amy March their long-overdue spotlight, exploring motherhood, artistic ambition, queer love, and chronic illness through their own voices. With Jo away, the sisters confront societal pressures, personal growth, and long-hidden desires in this beautifully crafted historical retelling.
The Other March Sisters releases on February 25, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi
When a famous painter dies under mysterious circumstances, a young woman becomes the prime suspect and sets off on a journey across Europe to uncover the truth. As she delivers paintings to figures from the artist’s past, secrets unravel, forcing her to confront identity, betrayal, and self-discovery.
Six Days in Bombay releases on April 15, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton
Three women across different timelines—1900 Boston, 1966 Havana, and 2024 London—are connected by a rare, mysterious book. As secrets unravel, including a librarian defying Fidel’s regime and a modern-day book hunter forced to confront her past, this historical novel blends intrigue, romance, and the power of storytelling.
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes releases on July 1, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon
2025 is packed with incredible new books across all genres. Be sure to add these must-reads to your TBR and let us know in the comments which books you’re most excited for! And check out the full genre lists below of our most anticipated 2025 book releases!
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- Most anticipated 2025 contemporary romance books
- Most anticipated 2025 historical romance books
- Most anticipated 2025 paranormal romance books
- Most anticipated 2025 fantasy romance books
- Most anticipated 2025 thrillers and mysteries
- Most anticipated 2025 young adult books
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I have about a half dozen of those already on my wish list, but, as usual, you tempted me to add a few more. 🙂
LOL yay that’s good to hear