January 2025 Romance Book Releases You Can’t Miss!
The new year is bringing a fresh wave of tantalizing romance novels to add to your TBR list, and January 2025 promises to be a thrilling start for fans of all things steamy, intense, and full of heart. From dark mafia encounters to enemies-to-lovers tales, and from heart-pounding suspense to sizzling sports romances, this month’s releases offer something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for forbidden love, second chances, or a little bit of everything, these January releases are guaranteed to keep you turning pages well into the new year.
Expected publication: January 6, 2025
Step into the gritty and passionate world of Filthy Savage, the third book in Lilian Harris’s Savage Kings series. This steamy age-gap romance delivers a thrilling blend of danger and desire as a forced marriage thrusts two opposites into a high-stakes battle of wills. Set against the backdrop of the Irish Mafia, the story weaves together forbidden passion, dark secrets, and explosive chemistry that will keep readers on edge. Perfect for fans of intense, emotionally charged romances with a dark twist, Filthy Savage is an unmissable addition to your 2025 reading list.
All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
Expected publication: January 7, 2025
Ridley Sawyer channels the pain of her twin sister’s disappearance into a true crime podcast, traveling the country to solve cold cases. But when Sheriff Colt Brooks gets in her way, sparks fly. Colt, protective of his town, isn’t about to let a podcaster stir up trouble. As Ridley digs deeper into a case that suddenly heats up, she ends up living with Colt. While they grow closer, they both realize the game they’re playing might turn deadly as they unravel dangerous truths. Catherine Cowles is the bestselling author of the Sparrow Falls and The Lost & Found series.
Bad Little Bride by Meagan Brandy
Expected publication: January 7, 2025
Book 2 in the Girls of Greyson series, Bad Little Bride is a steamy contract marriage romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy. The story follows a young woman who, tired of always being second best, makes a daring move to marry Enzo Fikile, the nation's most eligible bachelor and a powerful figure in the crime world. What begins as a deal soon becomes something far more intense as enemies close in and emotions run high. With sizzling chemistry and a gripping storyline, Bad Little Bride is perfect for fans of passionate, enemies-to-lovers romances.
Expected publication: January 7, 2025
Book 3 in the When in Rome series, Beg, Borrow, or Steal is a charming rivals-to-lovers romance set in the small town of Rome, Kentucky. Emily Walker, a second-grade teacher and secret romance writer, has always clashed with her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett. When Jack returns to town after calling off his engagement, he’s now Emily’s colleague and neighbor, throwing her carefully controlled world into chaos. What begins as a rivalry soon turns into an unlikely partnership when Emily’s secret literary life is threatened. With sizzling chemistry and plenty of twists, Beg, Borrow, or Steal is a must-read for fans of enemies-to-lovers romances and delightful small-town drama.
Waiting on You by Nikki Ash
Expected publication: January 9, 2025
Book 3 in the Love & Whiskey series, Waiting on You is a passionate office romance with a secret pregnancy twist. Nate never expected to be swept into a whirlwind attraction when he rescues Paige in front of his family’s hotel. What started as a brief connection soon turns into an undeniable longing. But after Paige flees, believing their time together was just a fleeting moment, Nate isn’t ready to let go. As their paths collide once again, emotions run high, and long-distance love becomes even more complicated with a life-changing secret. Waiting on You is a heartwarming and steamy read about love, second chances, and the unpredictable twists of fate.
Demise by Katelyn Taylor
Expected Publication: January 13, 2025
Dive back into the haunting world of Salem with Demise, the gripping third installment in Katelyn Taylor’s Gallows Hill series. As secrets unravel and time runs out, the future of Salem hangs in the balance. With its rich blend of intrigue, dark history, and heart-stopping twists, this instalment promises to be an unforgettable conclusion to a saga filled with mystery, rebellion, and resilience. Fans of the series won't want to miss this explosive finale in 2025!
Expected publication January 14, 2025
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author H.D. Carlton, known for the thrilling Cat and Mouse Duet, comes Phantom, an intoxicating tale of dark temptation and forbidden desire. This novel follows the dangerously seductive dynamic between a married woman of the manor and the enigmatic stranger outside, drawing readers into a world where desire and danger blur the lines between right and wrong. Carlton’s masterful storytelling and complex characters promise an unforgettable, haunting romance that will grip readers from start to finish. Look out for Phantom on January 21, 2025, as it brings a new level of intensity to dark romance.
Sin and Redemption by Cora Reilly
Expected publication: January 14, 2025
Sin and Redemption is a standalone novel set in the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles universe, focusing on the complicated and intense love story of Maximus Trevisan and Sara Cancio. As an enforcer for the Famiglia, Maximus is no stranger to violence, but when he's forced to hurt someone he’s meant to protect, everything he believes in begins to unravel. In this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, Maximus and Sara are bound together by a horrific event that changes their lives forever. Fans of Cora Reilly’s dark mafia romance will not want to miss this thrilling new addition to the series.
Reckless Love by Willow Aster
Expected publication: January 16, 2025
Get ready for the next installment in The Single Dad Playbook Series with Reckless Love by Willow Aster. While the blurb is coming soon, this highly anticipated romance promises to deliver all the heart and passion fans have come to expect. With the unique blend of tender emotions and irresistible chemistry, Reckless Love will have readers swooning for the story of love, family, and second chances. Make sure to mark your calendars—this is one you won’t want to miss!
The Broker by Nikki Sloane
Expected publication: January 23, 2025
In The Broker, book six of the Nashville Neighborhood Series, Nikki Sloane crafts a sizzling, forbidden romance that will leave you breathless. After running away with an older man and failing out of college, the heroine finds herself cleaning houses to pay for her mistakes. But her life takes an even more complicated turn when she’s forced to work for Noah Robinson, a man she once had a scorching one-night stand with. As their chemistry intensifies, the lines between professional and personal blur. Despite their undeniable attraction, they both know they can't be together—especially since Noah is her boss’s son. With a steamy secret lifestyle and emotions running high, will they risk everything for a love that could ruin them both?
Spiral by Bal Khabra
Expected publication: January 28, 2025
In Spiral, the second book in the Off the Ice Series, Bal Khabra delivers a steamy fake-dating sports romance that will have readers hooked from the start. Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is under pressure to perform on and off the ice. With his every move scrutinized by the media, he's desperate for a break from the spotlight. Enter Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina who needs a little media attention of her own to advance her career. When these two form a fake-dating agreement, the sparks between them quickly turn real. Will they risk everything for a love that could spiral out of control, or will they call it quits before it’s too late?
Dive into the dark and seductive world of Amo Jones’s Carpe Noctem series with Priest and His Anarchist. In this gripping sequel, expect a thrilling enemies-to-lovers romance set against the backdrop of a mysterious secret society. Tension, betrayal, and undeniable chemistry collide in this intense story, making it a must-read for fans of dark romance.
Irreversible by Jennifer Hartmann and Chelley St. Clair
Expected Publication: January 30, 2025
Prepare for a heart-pounding, darkly twisted tale in Irreversible, a thrilling collaboration between Jennifer Hartmann and Chelley St. Clair. Trapped in a nightmarish black-market world, the protagonist’s only hope for escape is Isaac—a haunted, vengeful figure whose connection with her might be their only lifeline. As tension builds and their fragile bond deepens, they must face the brutal realities of their pasts, knowing that some choices are irreversible. With high stakes and an unrelenting pace, this book is sure to captivate readers in 2025!
As we dive into 2025, the romance genre is off to an explosive start with these anticipated releases. Whether you're a fan of dark romance, suspenseful love stories, or heartwarming second-chance tales, January is packed with books that will captivate your imagination and steal your heart. Mark your calendars and get ready to embrace a year full of unforgettable characters, steamy chemistry, and all the emotions that make romance novels irresistible. Happy reading!
