Looking for your next otherworldly book boyfriend (or girlfriend)? The 2025 paranormal romance books lineup has me absolutely BUZZING with excitement! Whether you’re into broody vampires, possessive werewolves, or fae with questionable morals, this year’s releases are serving supernatural spice like never before.
As your resident paranormal romance-obsessed book bestie, I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. The 2025 paranormal romance books coming our way feature everything from enemies-to-lovers werewolf packs to slow-burn vampire romances that’ll have you sleeping with the lights on (but for all the right reasons!).
What makes these 2025 paranormal romance books special? Authors are blending classic supernatural tropes we know and love with fresh twists that feel modern and relevant. We’re seeing more diverse characters, unique magical systems, and worlds that feel both fantastical and grounded in emotional truth.
The 2025 paranormal romance books I’m highlighting span different heat levels too—from sweetly simmering tension to five-alarm fire steaminess that’ll have you checking if your e-reader might spontaneously combust. There’s truly something for every paranormal romance reader!
So grab your favorite reading blanket, prepare your TBR list, and let’s dive into these 12 must-read 2025 paranormal romance books that are guaranteed to make your heart race—both from fear and swooning! Trust me, these supernatural love stories are about to cast a spell on your bookshelf.
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Let’s check out the most anticipated 2025 paranormal romance books! ⬇️
Fan Service by Rosie Danan

Alex Lawson is a small-town outcast with one claim to fame: the fan forum she built for The Arcane Files, a cult werewolf detective show. She’s an expert on fictional lore—and secretly hates the show’s insufferable star, Devin Ashwood. So of course, he shows up on her doorstep after waking up naked in the woods, convinced he’s turning into a real werewolf.
Desperate for answers, Devin makes Alex an offer she can’t refuse. But getting too close to a werewolf? That’s just asking for trouble—and maybe something worse.
Good Spirits by B.K. Borison

He’s the Ghost of Christmas Past. She’s not exactly Scrooge—but she’s definitely confused.
Nolan Callahan plans to haunt and bounce, like every Christmas before. But Harriet York, his newest assignment, is kind, curious, and unexpectedly charming. As they explore her past, surprising threads tie their lives together, making Nolan long for more than his ghostly limbo.
With Christmas Eve ticking closer, Harriet and Nolan must decide: is their connection just a detour, or the key to something real—something worth staying for, even if it breaks all the rules?
Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe

L.A. influencer El Martin has the perfect aesthetic—but she’s craving something real. She doesn’t expect that thrill to come from filming a possible UFO… or from the mysterious, infuriatingly charming Man in Black tailing her afterward.
Agent Carter Brody is determined to modernize the Private Intelligence Sector—until El’s sighting draws him back to his true passion: covering up alien encounters. But her footage hits too close to a personal loss.
As sparks fly and secrets unravel, El and Carter must face the truth—about the universe, and each other.
A Rebel Without Claws by Juliette Cross

After another arrest, bad boy werewolf Ronan Reed joins his uncle’s Louisiana pack and sets his sights on dominating the werewolf cage-fighting ring. What he doesn’t plan on? Sweet, rule-following Aura witch Celine Cruz. She’s everything his world shouldn’t include—and everything he can’t resist.
Celine’s drawn to the broken, and Ronan’s darkness calls to her. He thinks she’s innocent. She just wants to break the rules—with him. But as their forbidden chemistry heats up, danger closes in… and Ronan realizes the pack isn’t the only one hunting.
Zomromcom by Olivia Dade

When Edie Brandstrup rushes to save her sweet, awkward neighbor during the first zombie breach in decades, she’s shocked when he saves her—wielding a massive sword and centuries of vampire strength. Turns out, Gaston “Max” Boucher is no harmless recluse. He’s powerful, grumpy, and fiercely protective—and wants Edie safely hidden in his bunker.
But Edie won’t sit back while others die. As they uncover a plot to unleash another zombie apocalypse, Max and Edie gather allies, dodge death, and fall hard. The real question is: will love survive the end of the world?
Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Serena Paris is the first Human-Were hybrid—meant to unite species, but now hunted by them. Orphaned and pack-less, she’s caught in a deadly game of power between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With danger closing in, her last hope is the Northwest pack’s Alpha, Koen Alexander.
Koen doesn’t care if Serena returns his feelings—she’s his mate, and he’ll protect her at all costs. But as enemies multiply and secrets surface, Koen may be the only thing standing between Serena and complete destruction.
A Match Made in Coven by Camilla Isley

When magical enforcer Sarah Michelle Callidora gets called to a grisly Salem murder just before Halloween, she expects a long night—not a murder weapon linked to Lorcan Black, the annoyingly charming heir to a rival coven.
Lorcan’s got two problems: a dead business partner and a gorgeous witch detective who really shouldn’t tempt him. To clear his name, he teams up with Sarah Michelle, and their investigation quickly turns steamy.
Magic, murder, and centuries-old grudges collide in this witty, witchy rom-com where the biggest danger might just be falling in love.
Witch You Would by Lia Amador

In a Miami where magic is just another college major, broke salesgirl Penelope Delmar lands a spot on Cast Judgment, a spellcasting reality show with a huge cash prize. The twist? It’s Spellebrity Edition—and she’s paired with Leandro Presto, a viral spellcaster known more for laughs than skill.
But “Leandro” is actually Gil Contreras, Penelope’s secret pen pal crush. He’s keeping his identity hidden to help his grandfather’s charity, even if it means looking like a joke.
As sabotage mounts and sparks fly, can love survive one big magical lie?
Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley

She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And their feud might just doom Scotland’s most magical small town.
Sloane MacGregor never planned to return to Briarhaven, but with her 25th birthday—and her magical awakening—approaching, her grandmother insists she help break a centuries-old family curse.
Knox Douglas, the town’s grumpy mayor, is determined to keep Briarhaven safe from chaos—including cursed MacGregors. He doesn’t care that he once had a thing for her.
But magic has its own agenda—and in Briarhaven, love can be the most powerful spell of all.
The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends by Jamie D’Amato

Nineteen-year-old Brennan is barely holding it together after returning to Sturbridge University post-suicide attempt—so naturally, turning into a vampire is next on his chaos bingo card. Just when he thought things couldn’t get weirder, campus heartthrob and cute librarian Cole catches him mid-blood bag snack… and offers to keep his secret.
Between vampire puberty, a quirky clan of “ethical” vamps, and a possible campus killer, Brennan’s juggling more than bloodlust. But falling for Cole might be the one thing grounding him—if he can survive long enough to figure it all out.
Demon With Benefits by Aurora Ascher

Meph, the wisecracking demon brother, hides his pain behind jokes and charm—but Iris, the sharp-tongued, blue-haired witch, sees right through him. Haunted by her own past and burned by love, Iris wants nothing to do with another emotionally wrecked guy, especially one with a devilish grin and dangerous eyes. But no matter how hard they try to resist, their connection is undeniable.
When a deadly enemy resurfaces, Meph and Iris must face their inner demons—and each other. Because taming the darkness might be the only way to survive it.
Cursed in Love by Emily Colin

In the quirky town of Sapphire Springs, Rune Whitlock’s ability to see the future is both a gift and a curse—no one believes her predictions, especially about love. Content with her cozy cottage, graphic design career, and rescue kitty, Rune isn’t expecting romance. That is, until she meets Donovan Frost, a brooding, logical data engineer. When a mysterious work project sparks an undeniable connection, Rune’s gift reveals a chilling truth: their love is doomed.
To protect Donovan, Rune must push him away—but the more she does, the more their bond deepens.
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