16 New August 2025 Romance Books Perfect for Late-Summer Reading

Social media star El Martin craves something real—and finds it in the unlikeliest place: a UFO sighting and the infuriatingly charming agent tailing her. Carter Brody is stuck modernizing a failing intelligence office, but when El’s footage matches a sighting tied to his family’s past, he’s pulled back into the field. As they chase the truth behind the unexplained, their connection deepens.

But the closer they get to the mystery—and each other—the more their feelings begin to eclipse the stars. Romance, secrets, and aliens collide in this offbeat sci-fi love story.

When zombies breach city walls for the first time in twenty years, Edie Brandstrup rushes to save her human neighbor—only to be rescued by him instead. Turns out, he’s not human at all but a grumpy, ancient vampire named Gaston “Max” Boucher. As the unlikely pair uncovers a conspiracy behind the outbreak, sparks fly and loyalties deepen. Max wants to keep Edie safe. Edie wants to save the world.

Together, they might just do both—if they survive. In love and war, Edie must decide: is he worth dying for?

Clementine Clark isn’t chasing dreams—or love. She’s too busy being the practical one, tamping down her musical past and helping her emotionally messy mom stay afloat. But when her best friend lands her a gig singing backup for Irish rockstar Thomas Patrick Halloran, Clementine trades small-town Texas for stadium tours. Halloran is intense, poetic, and impossible to ignore—and as the tour unfolds, so does something between them.

Clementine came for the paycheck, not the passion. But love, like music, has a way of taking center stage when you least expect it.

Temi and Wale meet in London, fall for each other, and then fall apart. When Wale joins a reality dating show, Temi dives into her writing dreams instead of heartbreak. A book deal is almost within reach—but with bills piling up, she takes a ghostwriting gig to stay afloat. The catch? The memoir’s subject is none other than Wale.

As old chemistry resurfaces and new wounds open, Temi must decide: is this just a rerun of the past, or a chance to write a whole new ending—for both her career and her heart?

Eva Kitt never imagined her journalism dreams would lead to Sausage Talk, a web show featuring awkward chats with D-list celebs over soggy hot dogs. But when a viral rant about her college ex—now internet-famous feminist Rylie Cooper—puts her back in the spotlight, she’s forced to face him live on-air. Rylie proposes a wild fix: go on a series of dates to prove he’s changed, then unpack them for his followers.

Eva’s all in—for revenge and career clout. But as fake dates start feeling real, Eva wonders: can redemption rewrite their story?

She’s cursed. He’s grumpy. And their magical hometown might not survive their reunion. Sloane MacGregor never planned to return to Briarhaven, but with her 25th birthday—and the awakening of her magic—on the horizon, her grandmother insists she and her sisters come home to finally break the family curse.

Knox Douglas, Briarhaven’s no-nonsense mayor, is determined to keep his enchanted town safe. The return of a chaotic MacGregor? Not ideal. Even if he did have a thing for her once. But in Briarhaven, magic meddles—and love might just be the most powerful spell of all.

Gabriela Luna Valdés, the youngest and most defiant Luna daughter, is desperate to escape her family’s tight grip—and a sea of stuffy British suitors. Fleeing aboard a ship bound for Mexico, she’s determined to chase freedom, not a husband. Sebastian Brooks, Duke of Whitfield, is on the same voyage with his own agenda: save his crumbling estate and outwit the irresistible Gabriela.

When Gabby needs a quick getaway, Sebastian steps in—and sparks fly. But as passion ignites and scandal brews, will love anchor them together or send Gabby sailing away for good?

Ten years ago, they became spies. Five years ago, they fell in love. One year ago, she vanished—no goodbye, no explanation.

Now, bruised, bloodied, and handcuffed together in a pitch-black room, they have no idea where they are, how they got there, or who wants them dead. Forced back into a reluctant partnership, these rival spies must dodge danger, unravel a deadly mystery, and confront the secrets that tore them apart.

The mission? Survive.
The risk? Their hearts.
And if they don’t kill each other first… they just might save the world.

Eli Francis is stuck—fetching coffee at Vent magazine instead of writing, watching his ex climb the ladder while he treads water. When a truly disastrous blind date with sweet but awkward Peter Park goes viral at the office, Eli’s boss suggests a new angle: teach Peter to be a better boyfriend for an article.

But Eli has a different plan—ditch the fluff piece and write a heartfelt story about Peter’s queer coming-of-age instead. As their “fake” dates turn real, Eli must decide if he’s finally ready to risk it all—for love and his dream career.

Cielo “Lo” Valdez doesn’t do second chances—surviving cancer taught her life’s too short to waste on heartbreak. So when she’s reunited with Aidan O’Toole—the tattooed, mandolin-playing ex who left her for a dream music career—she’s ready to keep things strictly polite. But as maid of honor and best man at an Irish castle wedding, avoiding him isn’t an option. And Aidan? He’s never stopped loving her.

Now, with old sparks reigniting and every love song pointing back to her, Lo must decide: can some hearts be worth breaking twice to heal once?

Hot new author Toni Darbyshire lands a huge deal for her lesbian detective novel, hoping to pay off her father’s massive debts. Suddenly, she’s thrust into publishing chaos and a TV adaptation—complicated further when her one-night stand and pen pal, Addie, shows up for casting. Aspiring actress Addie’s dreamed of this role, but when photos of their staged Victorian wedding go viral, what was meant as a publicity stunt spirals out of control.

Now, with hearts and reputations on the line, they must decide what’s real—and what’s worth fighting for.

Asher Anderson is a storm of anger and secrets, haunted by his dark family legacy and the suspicion it brings at Avernia College. Bound by fate, he can’t stay away from his best friend Lucy Wolfe, even as she tries to ignore the electric connection between them.

Drawn into a deadly web of secret societies and sinister rituals, Lucy and Asher must navigate danger—and their own tangled feelings. With lives on the line and mysteries unraveling, they face a chilling choice: confront their love or risk being consumed by the darkness surrounding them.

My name’s Teddy O’Connor, and I just made a huge mistake—marrying Henrik Karlsson, star forward of the Jacksonville Rays, in a sham marriage to help him gain custody of his injured niece.

Six years ago, I was just an intern crushing on Henrik from afar. Now, I’m a doctor risking everything, moving across the world to care for his family—and pretending our marriage is real.

The team wants a perfect image, but my heart isn’t playing along. Because the truth is, I love my fake husband—and it’s terrifying.

Advice columnist Vivian Henry despises the Wild Wynchesters and their untouchable privilege—until her cousin disappears and the police do nothing. Forced to seek help from the vigilante family she loathes, Viv teams up with Jacob Wynchester, an introverted poet turned lead investigator.

As they navigate danger and witty banter, Viv and Jacob uncover a surprising connection and a shared determination to save her cousin. Now, they must decide: is their alliance a risky mistake—or the missing piece that finally lets them be their true selves?

Lorenzo and Lily agree to fake date for five months to boost his public image—but their complicated history makes it anything but simple. Lily’s wary: her sister’s boyfriend hates Lorenzo, and her mom doesn’t trust him. But when her business is at risk, she accepts his deal—help him win the mayoral race, and he’ll protect her shop.

As they navigate their fake relationship, Lily realizes she’s not great at pretending, and Lorenzo might not be capable of anything real. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan—but some deals can’t be undone.

Charley Beekman is surviving—barely. Stuck in a dull legal job, broke, and newly divorced, she’s sworn off surprises. So when her free-spirited sister announces an impulsive elopement, Charley is determined to stop the wedding.

Teaming up with her unreliable, charming best friend Ethan, they hit the road in his camper van through Minnesota’s wild woods.

Amid the adventure, Charley feels a spark she thought was gone. But after her own failed marriage, is she ready for a reckless romance with a nomadic musician?