Latest Romance Book Releases – 05-20-2025

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! And what a list this is! Loaded in our favorites + some that are new to me that gave me an ultimate blurb jolt. I highlighted those along the way. 🙂

BLURB JOLTS & STAND-OUTS!! The Love Haters: A Novel by Katherine Center (the latest comedy romance by Katherine Center!!), Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz (Dean Koontz!!!! Need I say more?), Filthy Rich Fae: Fallen Court by Geneva Lee (the Fae Prince and the reluctant mortal & he’s bound to her…) Rewind It Back (Windy City Series Book 5) by Liz Tomforde (I suspect this one will be in Amazon’s top 5 very shortly!!) Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan (oooooh I LOVE THIS AUTHOR & I LOVE the sound of this dystopian one!! The celbrity, her bodyguard & the solar flare)…

Don’t forget to check out:

Hayley Faiman – Zanetti Famiglia Series Reading Order <— a reader question (“the other woman”) brought this one to my attention!!
5 Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 05-19-2025 <— Yesterday’s tiny list!
Looking for something to read? Everyone is LOVING Silver Elite by Dani Francis!! <— DYSTOPIAN!!!
22 Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 05-16-2025 <— Did you miss it? Amazing new releases on it including one by Elizabeth O’Roark!!

Okay now… READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

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Nightshade by Michael Connelly <— MURDER MYSTERY “…Introducing Detective Stilwell: a cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina Island. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell has been “exiled” to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found weighed down at the bottom of the harbor—a Jane Doe identifiable at first only by a streak of purple dye in her hair…”

The Last Ferry Out: A Novel by Andrea Bartz <— PSYCH-THRILLER! “…When Abby steps foot on Isla Colel, she isn’t sure what—if anything—she’ll find. She only knows that she needs to see the place where her fiancée, Eszter, died to try and make sense of the tragic accident. The island is nothing like Abby expected: Though it was once a bustling tourist hub, a hurricane has left it a shell of its former self, with only a handful of residents remaining. Even the once-daily ferry to the mainland now runs every week or so. There, Abby befriends an alluring group of expats, but her sense of unease surges when one of them says he knows the truth about Eszter’s final days...”

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Dublin Debacle (Brotherhood Protectors International Book 4) by Elle James <— MILITARY ROMANCE “...Emily has fought hard to escape her family’s connection to the Irish Travelers, but when Jack walks into her pub with questions she can’t answer and enemies closing in, she realizes her quiet life is over. Together, they navigate a treacherous maze of deception, betrayal, and danger, where every ally might be a foe, and every step could be their last...”

Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli <— WORKPLACE ENEMIES ON A BIZ TRIP TOGETHER! “...Engineer Trishara Malik once dreamed of being the first woman of color to smash the glass ceiling at WMC Purcell, but after years of dealing with white male privilege and blatant nepotism, she watches her hard-earned promotion go to her nemesis, Rafe Gallagher—the boss’s son. Teetering on the edge of burnout, Tris is stunned when she’s picked to attend WMC’s corporate leadership retreat in Hawaii. It’s a chance to revive her stalled career and compete for a coveted spot in an executive training program—plus, three weeks in paradise! The only downside? Rafe is her co-attendee...”

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Ride with Me (Lights Out Book 2) by Simone Soltani <— MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WITH THE RACE CAR DRIVER! “...his career as a Formula 1 driver threatened by fresh talent, and a new reputation making him the most hated man on the grid, he needs a break to clear his head. And what better way to decompress than with a stag party in Vegas? Stella isn’t the woman Thomas expects to meet that night. And Thomas isn’t the man Stella expects to wake up next to in the morning—with a ring on her finger. Staying married might be the perfect solution to all their problems...”

Slipstream by Madge Maril<— RACE CAR DRIVER!! “…In the high-speed world of Formula 1, documentarian Lilah teams up with racing driver Arthur Bianco for a whirlwind of revenge—and perhaps something more. Lilah Graywood never imagined she’d be spending her summer amidst the roaring engines and adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1 racing. As a serious documentarian, her passion lies in capturing the raw, unfiltered truth. But when her best friend, business co-owner, and secret boyfriend Max decides to pivot their documentary company to film the Ignition Energy Drink Racing team, Lilah is thrust into a world she despises. Her disdain turns to fury when Max blindsides her, not only ending their relationship but also threatening the company she painstakingly built…”

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Can’t Win ‘Em All: A full-length romantic comedy by Avery Kane <— HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND “…Ruby was supposed to go to the finest schools, marry the son of another Las Vegas bigwig, and pop out a few kids while hosting fundraisers for worthwhile charities. She did none of that and instead opted to work in the casino while thumbing her nose at her father. Fun as she found torturing her father, she was also lonely. In addition to being head of security for the Stone Casino, Rex Carter is best friends with Ruby’s brother Zach. They have one hard and fast rule—no dating sisters—which Zach broke when he married and fell in love with Rex’s sister. Rex has no intention of doing the same until the alcohol starts flowing at an engagement party and dancing leads to…well…a really hot night...”

Sometimes You Stay: (A Sweet, Clean, Contemporary Romance with forced proximity trope set on Prince Edward Island) by Liz Johnson <— SHE’S A CONTENT CREATOR “...She’s never been interested in settling in one spot–after all, houses are just places that collect junk and tie you down. But when she literally bumps into local dog breeder Finn Chaffey on Prince Edward Island and all the tools of her trade end up in the harbor, she can’t exactly leave until she gets things sorted out. Finn is horrified by the part he played in the accident and offers to help, arranging for Cretia to stay with a friend at the beautiful Red Door Inn. The longer Cretia is forced to remain in one place, the more she discovers what she’s been missing with life on the road…”

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