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17 of the Greatest New Romance Books Out in Could 2025

Books17 of the Greatest New Romance Books Out in Could 2025

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Jessica Pryde is a member of that uncommon breed that grew up in Washington, DC, however is fortunately having fun with the hotter climate of the desert Southwest. Whereas she continues to be engaged on what she desires to be when she grows up, she’s having fun with dabbling in librarianship and writing all of the issues. She’s the editor of Black Love Issues: Actual Speak on Romance, Being Seen, and Fortunately Ever Afters, and her fiction has been printed by Beneficiant Press. She may be discovered drowning in her ever-growing TBR and exclaiming about romance on When in Romance, in addition to on social media. Discover her exclamations about books and web ridiculousness on BlueSky (JessIsReading) and instagram/threads (jess_is_reading).

Comfortable fifth month, Romance Readers. The horrors persist, however so will we, and fortunately, so do romance authors. Could supplied us with so many amazing-looking romance novels that almost all of the time I spent engaged on this record was simply determining find out how to make it an acceptable size as a substitute of 40 titles lengthy. There are such a lot of books on a regular basis, however Could? Could is a smorgasbord. A cornucopia. That big one in The Starvation Video games? That’s what we’ve bought, filled with romance novels releasing this month. 

As typical, there are many upcoming releases that I don’t need to inform you about—La Nora (aka Nora Roberts) has a brand new e-book releasing, as does Carley Fortune. Tarah DeWitt’s new mustachioed hero emerges this month. Daughter of Tides, Equipment Rocha’s follow-up to the dragon-shifter duology beginning with Consort of Hearth, is right here. And naturally, Can’t Get Sufficient, the ultimate e-book in Kennedy Ryan’s heartbreaking, heart-wrenching Skyland trilogy.

The books I lastly selected vary from long-awaited books by veteran favorites and books by authors I can’t wait to find extra of. There are many contemporaries, as typical, but additionally some new historicals, fantasy, and a superhero or two. We’ve bought historically printed and indie printed books, commerce paperbacks and class romances. That is the tip of the iceberg, however I solely have so many strains to jot down. Hopefully, we’ll all discover a e-book or 5 to like on this month’s batch of releases. 

So, with out additional ado, listed here are 17 Could romance releases it is best to find out about:

17 of the Greatest New Romance Books Out in Could 2025Not Protected For Work by Nisha J. Tuli

Nisha J. Tuli is most well-known for the romantasy collection that begins with Trial of the Solar Queen, however is venturing into new territory with Not Protected for Work. On this modern romcom, two rival engineers are unintentionally positioned collectively within the resort’s honeymoon suite on an organization retreat. The pair don’t belief one another, however they need to work collectively each on the retreat and of their shared lodgings.

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Alongside Got here Amor by Alexis Daria

The third Primas of Energy e-book bought pushed again a few instances, but it surely (and its beautiful cowl) is lastly right here!

Ava Rodriguez is newly divorced. When a flirtation with a good-looking hotelier results in a one-night stand, she thinks that could be the tip of it. However Roman Vasquez desires a couple of night time and pursues a fling, since she’s not prepared for an actual relationship. As their association will get increasingly sophisticated, so do their boundaries. 

cover of Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthewscover of Rules for Ruin by Mimi MatthewsGuidelines for Damage by Mimi Matthews

On this brand-new historic collection from Mimi Matthews, Effie is an everyday Victorian-era Black Widow. She’s been raised in a faculty for women that trains them in uncommon skills, and her present mission is to take down a viscount who has been actively sabotaging girls’s rights within the nation. However this identical viscount is Gabriel’s ticket to protecting his underworld enterprise from authorities interference, and he doesn’t take kindly to this miss in crinoline disrupting his plans. 

cover of Flirty Dancing by Jennifer Moffattcover of Flirty Dancing by Jennifer MoffattFlirty Dancing by Jennifer Moffatt

We love a popular culture referencing pun! A summer season within the Catskills is Archer’s final hurrah earlier than transferring again to Ohio after an try at Broadway goals. However he will get the shock of a lifetime when his teenage crush is there as a part of the identical musical revue. Mateo is standoffish and unapproachable, however Archer is decided to get to know the true him. If solely the entire dance crew weren’t constructing the form of drama that deserves its personal tv present. 

All Superheroes Want PR by Elizabeth Stephens

I gotta say, I’m very excited for the small inflow of superhero romances, and this one is stuffed with Jessnip. Supervillain Roland, AKA The Pyro, is seeking to go good. One of the best ways to try this is to work with a PR advisor, who has all of the plans for bettering his picture. Among the best methods? A faux girlfriend, in fact. (In fact.) However when their relationship evolves into one thing extra actual, that would result in a really completely different slew of issues. 

cover of Courtroom Drama by Neely Tubati Alexandercover of Courtroom Drama by Neely Tubati AlexanderCourtroom Drama by Neely Tubati Alexander

This e-book is principally if Jury Obligation and Legally Blonde had a child. When Sydney will get picked for jury responsibility for a case by which a actuality TV star is accused of murdering her husband, she thinks that’s essentially the most attention-grabbing factor to have occurred to her in a very long time. However then Damon, her estranged childhood greatest pal, finally ends up on the jury as effectively, and being sequestered takes on a complete new aspect as she discovers how he’s modified over the previous decade.  

cover of Time Loops and Meet Cutes by Jackie Loucover of Time Loops and Meet Cutes by Jackie LouTime Loops and Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau

Having lately watched Meet Cute (which was superb however not what I used to be anticipating), I’m a bit of cautious of time loop tales (one thing I by no means thought I’d say!), however I do know Jackie Lau received’t steer us unsuitable. All Noelle did was eat some dumplings at an evening market, and now she’s caught on the identical Friday. Similar work, identical Wordle, identical man she retains working into. She will’t get out, and she or he has to determine if Cam is the important thing to creating it to Saturday. 

Each Transfer You Make by Sloan Spencer

If the one factor I knew about this e-book was that the creator was impressed by Ilona Maher and the rugby participant herself endorsed it, I’d be all right here for it. However you then truly inform me what it’s about and I’m sat, ready with grabby palms. Robyn and Isaiah have been pals since rugby introduced them collectively in school. Unbeknownst to one another, every one has a crush on the opposite, however they don’t determine find out how to admit it to one another with out the assistance of Robyn’s coach, Del, who has a crush on each of them. As an alternative of constructing it awkward, although… polyamory!

cover of Love in Focus by Lyla Leecover of Love in Focus by Lyla LeeLove in Focus by Lyla Lee

What occurs when two girls who love love are paired collectively to do a undertaking about that very topic? What occurs when these two girls are exes? 

“Oh no” is true, pals.

Gemma and Celeste, an recommendation columnist and photographer, have been assigned to supply a bit on fashionable love. The 2 are thrown collectively, and all these emotions from school come flooding again. Gemma may need simply gotten out of a long-term relationship, however she is able to fall for Celeste once more. Can they keep skilled with all of the historical past between them? 

Daring to Fall for the Prince by Heba Helmy

I don’t all the time embrace Harlequin class romances in my new releases, however two authors I’d observe to the ends of the earth have new books popping out, and I needed to shout them out! Heba Helmy is rocking the Harlequin Historicals with some nice books that includes Egyptian characters, and this one is the primary in a brand new collection centering Egyptian princes?! Elise has written just a few letters to Prince Saleem posing as her pal Girl Olive, however she has to spend a big period of time in shut quarters unexpectedly when Olive disappears! Thriller and forbidden attraction within the Egyptian desert? Signal me up. 

cover of If you Can't Stand the Heat by Mona Shroffcover of If you Can't Stand the Heat by Mona ShroffIf You Can’t Stand the Warmth by Mona Shroff

Mona Shroff is one among my different ride-or-die Harlequin authors, as a result of I do know no matter she writes goes to tear me to items and make me smile, generally on the identical time. Karina has been gearing up for a prestigious head chef place for years, however simply because it’s inside her grasp, she discovers her boss has created yet another hurdle: she has to combat for it in a cooking competitors present! Not solely that, however her competitor is a previous love she might by no means forgive.

cover of Salty Spiced and a Little Bit Nice by Cynthia Timoticover of Salty Spiced and a Little Bit Nice by Cynthia TimotiSalty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Good by Cynthia Timoti

Ellie runs away from her rich, micromanaging household to begin her dream sugar-free bakery on the opposite aspect of the nation, however finds herself in a bind when the constructing she anticipated to have the ability to open instantly seems to wish main renovations. Enter Alec, her brother’s greatest pal, who wants a favor from her in return for serving to her: fake to be his girlfriend to assist him land a enterprise deal. As a result of that all the time goes effectively. 

cover of Behooved by M. Stevensoncover of Behooved by M. StevensonBehooved by M. Stevenson

Phrases can’t specific how excited I’m for this e-book! I’m trying ahead to being delighted by the story of a younger girl who marries the royal inheritor to the neighboring kingdom for political functions, solely to be saddled (lol) with a person who turns right into a horse in the course of the day after an assassination try goes very unsuitable. Very proper? I dunno. That is very a lot for the reader who learn/watched My Girl Jane and wished extra, or for the (ahem) barely older reader who imprinted on Ladyhawke and has all the time wished one thing related… however far more enjoyable.   

cover of What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomoncover of What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn SolomonWhat Occurs in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Rachel Lynn Solomon, queen of my coronary heart, you’ve achieved it once more. Dani, in a second of desperation, applies for a job in Amsterdam that she by no means expects to get. When she does, she takes it, however finds herself feeling very alone on the opposite aspect of the world. When she actually crashes into the person she had a Factor with in highschool (when he was an alternate pupil staying together with her household), she winds up in a wedding of comfort that can profit each of them—he must be married to inherit some property and she or he wants a visa when her job falls by way of. That is nonetheless Rachel Lynn Solomon, although, so there will probably be loads of laughter by way of tears. 

cover of Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamezcover of Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella GamezKiss Me, Perhaps by Gabriella Gamez

When The Subsequent Greatest Fling got here out final yr I knew I used to be going to have a brand new favourite creator, however that was sealed once I noticed the quilt for Kiss Me, Perhaps. Not only for the quilt (although I imply, LOOK at it!), but additionally due to the indication of who the following protagonist was going to be, and I used to be excited AF to learn her love story. Asexual librarian Angela has by no means been kissed. When she posts one thing declaring so on social media, she unintentionally goes viral, resulting in a scavenger hunt that may result in the winner getting her first kiss. And who’s there to assist her out? Bartender Krystal, who Angela has had a longtime crush on. However she’s off limits and bored with love. Proper? 

Digging Dr. Jones by Olivia Jackson 

In case you’ve ever discovered your self watching The Mummy Returns and questioned…how can this be much more attractive (no such factor, pals, however this can be a hypothetical)? Digging Dr. Jones has all of the vibes you could be in search of! Adriana Jones winds up with this actually fairly bracelet, however when she places it on, she will’t get it off! After which she discovers it wasn’t meant for her, however for Andrew Jones, an archaeologist who wants it to search out some misplaced treasure in Colombia. However since she will’t get the bracelet off and he wants it, effectively. He’s simply going to need to take her with him. Into the jungle. Probably not what she wished out of a trip, however a minimum of he’s scorching. 

cover of Heart-Struckcover of Heart-StruckCoronary heart-Struck by Sebb Argo and Dion Yorkie

Look, I do know little or no about this e-book, however the subtitle is “A Queer TechnoThriller Romance with Superpowers & Rebellion,” and if that doesn’t promote you sight-unseen, you’re a stronger being than me. 

Okay, tremendous. 

Two con-goers have an “electrifying experience” that leads them to develop superpowers. Then, they uncover the oligarchical tech firm that runs a lot of the world is a Huge Unhealthy and be part of The Resistance?? In order that they’re discovering their powers, falling in love, and saving the world all on the identical time??? Yeah, signal me up!

We’ve additionally bought a few collection follow-ups, together with Trip With Me by Simone Soltani and Bears and Bakeries by Dylan Drakes, and the print publication of Drop Lifeless by Lily Chu, which was first launched final August as an Audible authentic. There’s additionally A Showgirl’s Guidelines for Falling in Love by Alice Murphy, which sounds prefer it has two romantic timelines however won’t have the required style necessities to be a Capital R Romance. 

As all the time, yow will discover a full record of recent releases within the magical New Launch Index, fastidiously curated by your favourite E book Riot editors, organized by style and launch date.

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