February 2025 Romance Book Releases You Can’t Miss!
February 2025 is bringing a thrilling wave of romance books that are bound to ignite your imagination and your heart. From steamy forbidden love stories to dark, gripping thrillers, there’s something for every romance fan. If you're a fan of bestselling authors like Michelle Heard, Ali Hazelwood, and Elle Kennedy, then you won’t want to miss these exciting new releases. These books promise to deliver unforgettable characters, intense passion, and twists that will leave you begging for more. Get ready for a month of incredible reads—here are the February 2025 romance book releases you can’t miss!
The Hermit by Michelle Heard
Expected Publication: February 3, 2025
USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard returns with The Hermit, a gripping standalone mafia romance that promises to ignite readers’ hearts. After a painful arranged marriage and tragic loss, the protagonist vows to protect her sister, Ciara, from a similar fate—one that would bind her to Dominik Varga, a deadly assassin with a dark agenda. As their worlds collide, what begins as a battle for freedom soon escalates into a fight for her heart. With passion, danger, and high stakes, The Hermit is a must-read for fans of dark romance in 2025!
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Expected Publication: February 4, 2025
Get ready for a dive into forbidden waters with Deep End, the latest college romance from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Scarlett Vandermeer, a Stanford junior and platform diving athlete, is laser-focused on her future—until world champion swimmer Lukas Blomqvist enters the picture. Despite their differences, an unexpected bond forms between them, sparking a steamy, temporary arrangement that threatens to turn into something deeper. As the pressure of the Olympics builds, so does the undeniable chemistry between them. Deep End is a sizzling romance that proves sometimes, love can’t be kept at bay.
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
Expected Publication: February 4, 2025
In Dream Girl Drama, the third book in Tessa Bailey’s Big Shots series, professional hockey player Sig Gauthier meets Chloe Clifford, a quirky, adventurous woman who steals his heart. After a passionate kiss, their lives take an unexpected turn when Sig discovers that Chloe’s mother is engaged to his father—making her his soon-to-be stepsister. Despite their growing chemistry, Chloe wants to escape her overbearing mother, and Sig offers to show her independence. But resisting the attraction between them proves difficult as family drama escalates. Dream Girl Drama is a fun, steamy rom-com about forbidden love and irresistible chemistry.
My Dark Prince by L.J. Shen and Parker S. Huntington
Expected Publication: February 7, 2025
Book 3 in the Dark Prince Road series.
From Wall Street Journal bestsellers L.J. Shen and Parker S. Huntington comes My Dark Prince, a dark and twisted second-chance romance that reimagines Sleeping Beauty like never before. She’s marrying a monster—a wealthy fraud who claims they’re in love, even as his kisses are filled with hate and lust. Trapped in a gilded nightmare, she remembers only one thing: he’s the enemy. But Oliver, a damaged billionaire with a shadowy past, will do whatever it takes to keep her in the dark. Set in the decadent Dark Prince Road universe, My Dark Prince is an enemies-to-lovers standalone bursting with passion, secrets, and betrayal. This is a romance that will leave you breathless.
Expected Publication: February 11, 2025
The Ruinous Love Trilogy concludes with Scythe & Sparrow, a dark romantic comedy blending murder, mayhem, and spice. Motorcycle performer Rose Evans, a restless circus star with a penchant for mischief, finds herself stuck in small-town Nebraska after a mishap leaves her injured. Enter Fionn Kane, the town’s reserved, nerdy doctor escaping his own heartbreak and the chaos of his past life. As their worlds collide, sparks fly, secrets surface, and both must confront old wounds and lingering ghosts. From the bestselling author of Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark, this finale promises an unforgettable mix of romance and thrills.
Make Me by Alina May
Expected Publication: February 11, 2025
Book 2 in The Silent Hollow Series
Make Me is a dark romance thriller that dives deep into the twisted world of killers and justice. Ronan used to be a cop, now he kills for fun, embracing his own brand of vigilante justice. Logan, another killer, finds a copycat stealing his marks—and it brings back painful memories he’d rather forget. Meanwhile, Dakota, a seasoned cop, is forced to confront her own past as she investigates a string of serial killings.Dark, disturbing, and heavy in content, this book is not for the faint of heart. Make sure to check the content warnings before diving in. This interconnected standalone is part of the Silent Hollow series, but each book stands alone in its chilling, gritty narrative.
Never Will I Ever By CE Ricci
Expected Publication: February 17, 2025
In Never Will I Ever, CE Ricci crafts a steamy new adult college romance filled with tension, betrayal, and forbidden attraction. After a teammate’s ultimate betrayal leads to banishment, the protagonist is sentenced to a summer spent as a camp counselor. To make matters worse, his co-counselor is none other than Kaleb LaMothe—the very person who ruined his life. What starts as animosity evolves into an undeniable connection, pushing them to confront buried truths and lingering grudges. But as their chemistry grows, so does the risk of heartbreak.
Never Will I Ever is a fiery enemies-to-lovers romance brimming with humor, passion, and meddling campers sure to steal your heart. Perfect for readers 18+!
War Games by Sheridan Anne
Expected Publication: February 18, 2025
In War Games, Sheridan Anne delivers a dark, gripping thriller like no other. Set in the haunting town of Blue Springs, Montana, twenty of the world’s most ruthless assassins come together for the 23rd annual Serial Killer War Games—a brutal, month-long fight to the death. Amid the chaos, one determined woman is ready to claim victory, sharpened by vengeance and unrelenting grit. But when her fiercest rival turns out to be the one man who could undo her resolve, the battle becomes more than just survival. Packed with adrenaline, high stakes, and unexpected twists, War Games is a must-read for fans of dark, suspenseful romance.
The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy
Expected Publication: February 25, 2025
Book 3 in the Campus Diaries Series
In The Charlie Method, the third book in Elle Kennedy’s steamy, hilarious Campus Diaries series, college senior Charlotte Kingston leads a double life. By day, she’s the perfect sorority girl and STEM student, but by night, she’s Charlie—the thrill-seeker who finds herself chatting with two anonymous hotties on a dating app. Will Larsen, a seemingly carefree guy, has a lot on his plate with his overbearing congressman father. Meanwhile, Beckett Dunne, a laidback Aussie with secret heartache, shares girls with Will. When Charlie finally meets them in person, the chemistry is undeniable, but their messy secrets begin to threaten their sizzling connection.With love and lust intertwining, tough decisions are ahead for Charlie, Will, and Beckett. What happens when they realise their fantasies may be more than just that?
Shattered Innocence by Sara Cate
Expected Publication: February 25, 2025
Book 5 in the Black Rose Auction Series
Birdie seeks freedom from her cruel stepmother and dreams of being with her stepsister, Violet. When her stepmother threatens to auction her off, they enlist Violet’s wealthy ex, Alaric Stone, to help. But things go wrong, and Birdie ends up giving more than expected—leading Alaric to claim both her and Violet. Caught between two lovers, Birdie must decide if she can escape her stepmother’s grip or if her heart will be shattered forever. Shattered Innocence is a steamy, dark Cinderella remix for mature readers.
With February 2025 shaping up to be a spectacular month for romance, these upcoming books bring a perfect blend of heart, heat, and suspense. Whether you're in the mood for a dark mafia romance by Michelle Heard, a sizzling college romance from Ali Hazelwood, or a steamy, hilarious story by Elle Kennedy, these talented authors are sure to keep you hooked from start to finish. From the emotional depth of The Hermit to the steaminess of The Charlie Method, each of these releases brings something unique to the table. So, prepare your TBR list and get ready to dive into these captivating new reads—they’re guaranteed to keep your heart racing all month long!
