Latest Romance Book Releases – 07-01-2025

HAPPY JULY!!!! IT IS PURE SUMMERTIME NOW & FOR MANY that means lots of reading time!!! And between yesterday & today, we have over 50 new books to choose from. YAY. US!

BLURB JOLTS & STAND-OUTS!! Beg For Me (Morally Gray Book 3) by J.T. Geissinger (<— OMG I LOVE HER!!!!), The Curse that Binds (Bewitched Book 3) by Laura Thalassa (it’s prequel!!), The Spirit of Love by Lauren Kate (magical time slip!!), The Invitation (Arlington Hall Book 1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas (she wasn’t looking for an affair)

Don’t forget to check out:

• Unleash Your Inner Slang-Savvy Superstar with the Book Skibidi Ohio Rizz by TM Daliggr <— today’s newsletter sponsor!
• Archiving the June 2025 Book Releases <— bye bye June!
• 10 Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 06-30-2025 <— yesterday’s includes a new one by Michelle heard & one by Christine Zolendz!!
• 24 Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 06-27-2025 <—did you miss it? I loved this list!!
• Lauren Blakely – Love and Hockey Series Reading Order <— a recent release in this one!!
• ➜ Reader Questions <— Our latest, solved and unsolved! I LOVE THESE ’cause it introduces us to new books + we get to build mimi-lists of guesses in specific tropes. And you know me. I LOVE lists!!

Okay now… READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

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➔➔ CONTEMPORARY JUST WENT LIVE:

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Kane: A Small Town, Friends to Lovers, Hidden Identity, Military Protector Romance (Ghost Ops Book 4) by Lynn Raye Harris <— SIX GORGEOUS MALES “…Daphne Bryant thought Sutton’s Creek was far enough to outrun her past. With forged papers and a fabricated history, she’s desperate for a fresh start in a small town where people are decent and life is uncomplicated. She’s joined a book club, found friends, and landed a job working for six gorgeous men who run the local gun range. She’s safe and thriving—until someone breaks into her apartment and leaves a calling card she recognizes all too well. Trusting the wrong person could be fatal, but Daphne’s running out of time...”

Keeping Laryn (Rescue Angels Book 1) by Susan Stoker <— MILITARY ROMANCE “…For three years, Laryn Hardy has been a Night Stalker mechanic. Tirelessly working on their choppers, keeping the pilots safe with her skills…and falling ever deeper in love with Tate Davis. But the hotshot airman sees her as nothing more than a sparring partner, and it’s too painful to be overlooked by the man she’s wanted forever, which is why she’s been exploring contract options elsewhere. But when one interested party gets a little too pushy, she decides to lay off the job search. Just in time, too—because out of nowhere, Tate suddenly seems to have realized she exists…”

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Behind Frenemy Lines by Zen Cho <—OFFICE ROMANCE “...Kriya Rajasekar’s lost her way. Her longtime boyfriend’s broken up with her and she feels trapped in her legal career. She knows she needs a fresh start — but it turns out her new job is at the same firm as her work nemesis. Charles Goh is like the bad luck charm she keeps running into, and their encounters lead to disaster every single time. And now he’s her office mate. But just as they’re figuring out how to navigate this frenemy relationship, Kriya needs Charles’ help: pretend they’re dating so her boss will stop hitting on her...”

An Irish Summer: A Heartfelt Travel Rom-Com of Self-Discovery, Summer Love, and the Magic of Life Abroad in the Emerald Isle—Perfect for Summer Reading by Alexandra Paige <— TRAVEL ROMANCE!! “...Desperate, she takes a summer gig at the B&B’s sister hostel in Galway, Ireland. It’ll be an adventure, she convinces herself, and it’ll give her some time to plan her Next Act. As it turns out, Galway has everything Chelsea hates: nonstop rain, no iced coffee, shared bathrooms. Working at The Wanderer might grant her time and a few extra lines on her resume, but Chelsea can’t help but feel like she left her life back in Massachusetts. Her new coworkers, however, are determined to change her mind, especially the handsome and charming tour guide Collin...”

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How Freaking Romantic: A Novel by Emily Harding <— SHE’S FORCED TO WORK ALONGSIDE OPPOSING COUNSEL!! “…what should end with a few choice words soon spirals into uncharted territory when Nate shows up at her NYU Law office a few days later as a newly-minted adjunct professor—and her new colleague. Bea still hates Nathan, of course. But between weekly meetings and networking events, walks around Washington Square Park and late-night pizza, that hate begins to feel a lot like something else. And as uncomfortable truths emerge about the divorce that started it all, she might have to choose between her friends’ happily ever after and her own for the very first time...”

The Dirty Version: A Novel by Turner Gable Kahn <— THE DIRECTOR WANTS THE DIRTY VERSION “...Tash was thrilled when the dramatic rights to her surprise-hit feminist novel were snapped up by an indie film studio. But no one warned her that a Hollywood shuffle could land her smart, literary epic in the hands of a huge action-movie franchise director more famous for his machismo than his artistry. And now this big shot director wants “the dirty version” of her book, demanding Tash transform the strong, complex female warriors she created into eye candy. Despite her best efforts to stall, the studio assigns Tash to its golden-boy intimacy coordinator to help her add spice to the script...”

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The Friends-to-Lovers Project: A Spicy Opposites Attract Rom Com Set in Venice by Paula Ottoni <— TRAVEL ROMANCE “…If any place can turn two best friends into lovers, it’s Venice. Well, only if you don’t have a dreamy tour guide like Lorenzo… For LA chef Daisy Hogan, this trip to Venice is the start of her new life—inspiration for her California restaurant, saying yes to stability and basically fulfilling all her dad’s dreams. But then the trip goes sideways, and she’s left in the most romantic city in the world with her best friend, Jeremy. He’s stable, reliable. If she wants to salvage the future she planned, maybe she should fall for her friend? So they agree to a friends-to-lovers project. What could go wrong?...”

Thrill of the Chase by Kathryn Nolan <—F/F ROMANCE “…When rivals Harper and Eve are forced to team up on a high-stakes treasure hunt, sparks fly, secrets unravel, and the biggest prize might just be their hearts. Reporter Harper Hendrix is chasing a career-making story—and the legendary Blackburn Diamonds are her ticket to the top. She’s smart, ambitious, and definitely not distracted by the infuriatingly hot antiques salvager standing in her way. Eve Bardot has spent years searching for the diamonds, and she’s not about to let a pesky, too-charming reporter ruin her shot. But when rival treasure hunters close in, Eve and Harper strike an uneasy truce to track down the prize together...”

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You Can Feel It In The Silence: A Small Town Romance (Magnolia Blooms) by Emily A. Myers <—THE FARMER NEXT DOOR “...Welcome to Magnolia, Louisiana, a small town desperate for a fresh start after tragedy. Newcomer, April has made it her life’s work bringing old, abandoned properties back to beauty. It was a dream first instilled in her by her father after they lost their home in a hurricane. Since then, April has lost much more—both her parents and her hearing. April’s life has been quiet for far too long. The only comfort she finds is in her work. That is until she meets the farmer next door, Emmett Calhoun. Emmett is driven by two things—responsibility to his family and a desire to never become his father. Reluctant to allow himself a taste of something new, Emmett avoids helping April with the renovation until he simply can’t. When he finally agrees to help, more than the historic inn gets a fresh start. April hears Emmett, sees him, more than anyone else ever has...”

The Best Man: Unfinished Business (The Best Man Series) by Malcolm D. Lee <—THE CHARACTERS REUINITE “The beloved characters from The Best Man movies and hit television series reunite for a sexy and soulful, heartbreaking and hilarious reckoning of love. …Book one of The Best Man trilogy follows Harper, Jordan, and Robyn as they try to establish lives away from the hurts of the past and come to realize that some love is impossible to break. With support from their close-knit crew of chosen family—Quentin, Shelby, Lance, Murch, and Candace—they fight for a future that proves one’s second act can be the extended chapter worth it all.”

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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)

1. The Paris Roommates: Sawyer by Ava Miles – July 7 2025
2. A Vow of Embers (The Eye of the Goddess Book 2) by Sariah Wilson – July 8 2025
3. The Woman in Suite 11: A Novel by Ruth Ware – July 8 2025
4. Rose in Chains by Julie Soto – July 8 2025
5. The Woman in Suite 11: A Novel by Ruth Ware – July 8 2025
6. The Woman in Suite 11: A Novel by Ruth Ware – July 8 2025
7. I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting | July 10, 2024
8. The Deal (Neighbor from Hell Book 15) by R.L. Mathewson – July 14 2025
9. Penn: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett – July 15 2025
10. How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin – July 15 2025
11. Atonement Sky (Psy-Changeling Trinity Book 9) by Nalini Singh – July 15 2025
12. The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline – July 15 2025
13. Pressure Point (Lantern Beach Blackout: Detonation Book 2) by Christy Barritt – July 15 2025
14. Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter – July 15 2025
15. Rescued by the Alien Bull Rider (Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides Book 6) by Ursa Dax – July 15 2025
16. An Inside Job: A Novel by Daniel Silva – July 15 2025
17. Flirting with Trouble: Wells Silver (The Silvers at Silver Island Book 1) by Melissa Foster – July 16 2025
18. Brutal Obsession: A Forbidden Love Mafia Romance (Irish Kings Book 2) by Renee Parker- July 20th 2025
19. Chasing Shelter (Sparrow Falls Book 5) by Catherine Cowles – July 22nd 2025
20. Ancient Warlord (Ancients Rising Book 10) by Katie Reus – July 22nd 2025
21. Careless Whisper: A Second Chance Medical Romance (A Modern Vintage Romance) by Maya Alden – July 22nd 2025
22. That Last Carolina Summer: A Gripping Southern Tale of Sisterhood , Secrets , and the Haunting Power of the Past by Karen White – July 22nd 2025
23. The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey Book 4) by Lauren Blakely – July 24th 2025
24. State of Retribution, A First Family Novel (First Family Series Book 9) by Marie Force – July 24th 2025
25. She Didn’t See It Coming: A Novel by Shari Lapena – July 29th 2025
26. You Belong Here: A Novel by Megan Miranda – July 29th 2025
27. Scythe (Devil Daddies MC Book 2) by Pepper North – July 29th 2025
28. The Reluctant Siren (Texas Sirens: Legacy Book 2) by Lexi Blake & Sophie Oak – July 29th 2025
29. Precious Hazard: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect Book 11) by Neva Altaj – July 31 2025
30. Final Breakaway (For Puck’s Sake Book 11) by Crea Reitan – July 31 2025

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