April 2025 Must-Read Romance Releases
April is shaping up to be an unforgettable month for romance lovers! From heart-wrenching dramas to sizzling enemies-to-lovers tales, the upcoming releases are packed with captivating plots and irresistible characters. Whether you're a fan of dark romance, small-town charm, or fantasy worlds, there's a book for every heart to fall into this month. Here’s a roundup of the must-read romance novels to add to your TBR in April 2025!
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Expected Publication: April 1, 2025
Standalone
An irresistibly hilarious and heartbreaking love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer.
Xavier Rush is the definition of dangerously charming—a gorgeous veterinarian with Greek god looks and a soft spot for kittens. But when he opens his mouth, he proves even perfection can have its flaws. Samantha is determined to put him in his place… until one unforgettable night changes everything.
When family troubles force Samantha to walk away, she begs Xavier to forget her. But some connections can’t be ignored, and no amount of time or distance will erase what they had. Because the only thing better than one perfect memory is building a love worth remembering.
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings
Expected Publication: April 1, 2025
Standalone
From the author of Magnolia Parks comes a gripping family drama about love, secrets, and betrayal.
Georgia Carter, a professional lie-detector and body-language expert, has been estranged from her wealthy South Carolina family for years. After a fallout with her parents and siblings, the divide between her and her family is deep. But when her father dies unexpectedly, Georgia returns to the States for the funeral, where she crosses paths with Sam Penny—her brother's AA sponsor.
The attraction between Georgia and Sam is instant, but complications arise as her brother also harbors feelings for Sam. With the potential for a rift in the only family she has left, Georgia is torn between her desires and her loyalty.
When their father’s will reveals a shocking bequest to a mysterious stranger, Georgia's unique ability to read people becomes the key to uncovering her father's hidden past. Secrets begin to surface, and as the fragile balance within the family starts to crack, Georgia must navigate the storm before everything shatters.
Fearless by Lauren Roberts
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Book 3 of 3 in The Powerless Trilogy
The epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy taking the world by storm! Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen.
Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya, but the hardest battle still lies ahead. Faced with a life-altering choice, Paedyn must decide not only her fate but the future of everyone around her.
In a world where love and loyalty are at war, one choice will change everything. Who will rise, and who will fall?
Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Book 2 of 2 in Wicked Games Series
A deadly game. A dangerous alliance. And a romance that burns hotter than Hell itself. Ready or Not meets Throne of the Fallen in this spicy, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance.
Genevieve Grimm expected an enchanting Italian escape—luxury, magic, perhaps even a midnight ball. Instead, she finds herself trapped in Enchantra, a high-stakes game of hide and seek where the losers are damned for eternity.
Her only hope of survival? A reluctant partnership with Rowin Silver—the brooding, infuriating heir to the cursed family hosting the game. Forced into a fake courtship, their simmering hatred soon ignites into something far more dangerous. But in Enchantra, trust is a gamble… and Rowin is keeping secrets that just might cost Genevieve everything.
My Dark Fairy Tale by Giana Darling
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Standalone
A dark and sinful romance where desire reigns, but happily-ever-afters are never guaranteed.
Guinevere has always been drawn to Italy, despite her father’s warnings. Now, she’s spending a summer in his homeland, embracing freedom before surrendering to the life her parents planned for her. But everything changes when she meets him.
Raffaele Romano is more than just the devastatingly handsome man who saves her—he’s the ruthless capo dei capi of the Camorra. A man feared in the underworld, but one who makes Guinevere feel more alive than ever before.
He wants to be the man she sees in him, not the monster the world knows. But in a story like theirs, love is a dangerous illusion… and secrets could turn their fairy tale into a nightmare.
Wildest Dreams by L.J. Shen
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Book 2 of 3: Forbidden Love
He’ll protect his best friend’s baby sister... but not from himself.
Rhyland Coltridge is a notorious bad boy—wild, hedonistic, and corrupt. When Dylan Casablancas moves into his apartment, they strike a deal to pretend they’re engaged. But what starts as a business arrangement quickly spirals into something much more complicated. Rhyland’s plan to walk away once the deal is done gets messy when he realizes he’s falling for her—and he may not be able to let go.
Wildest Dreams is the second book in the Forbidden Love series but can be read as a standalone.
Wicked Love by Willow Aster
Expected Publication: April 10, 2025
Book 4 of 5: The Single Dad Playbook Series
A sexy, small-town, grumpy sunshine, single dad, sports romance
I fell in love with his little girl first. Becca Fox was sweet, kind, and instantly stole my heart. Her dad, though? Not so much.
Bowie Fox is rugged and intense, with a cold exterior. But after we dance at his best friend's wedding, I see a different side of him.
A hotel mix-up leaves me stranded, and Bowie offers me a place to stay. One sizzling night together turns into something more, but when I wake up, he’s distant, focused on his daughter and football.
But when I find out I’m pregnant, I wonder—can he fall for us?
Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn
Expected Publication: April 15, 2025
Book 3 of 3: Bridesmaid for Hire
A spicy, hilarious marriage-of-convenience romcom that’s perfect for your 2025 romance fix!
Hudson Harper is in over his head. After hiring his business partner’s youner sister, Sloane, he quickly realizes she’s a massive distraction—especially since she’s now his assistant. But when a bridesmaid gig at a high-society wedding comes into play, Sloane makes Hudson an offer he can’t refuse. She’ll be his bridesmaid if he marries her for the benefit of her career—and his. What starts as a ridiculous proposal soon turns into something more when Hudson can’t say no.
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
Expected Publication: April 15, 2025
Book 4 of 4: Rebel Blue Ranch
The perfect small-town, second-chance romance!
Camille Ashwood thought she had life figured out. She had a plan: marry, secure her daughter’s future, and escape her overbearing parents. But when her groom stands her up, everything falls apart. With nowhere else to go, she rents the house she's always loved—next door to Dusty Tucker, the man she’s tried to forget.
Dusty spent years running from the one woman he could never let go of: Camille. Now, with her back in his life, he’s determined to prove that they can be friends—and maybe something more. But as old feelings and past wounds resurface, they must decide if their first love can also be their last.
Back in the Shadows by J.A. Owenby
Expected Publication: April 16, 2025
Book 2 of 2: The Shadows Series
Two faces. One obsession. Zero mercy.
Death has no mercy left to give. His little lamb was stolen, and he’ll carve a bloody path to bring her back. Each kill draws him closer, his darkness consuming everything in its wake. In a world where love and violence intertwine, obsession turns deadly, and vengeance knows no limits.
This is the soul-shattering conclusion to The Shadows Series, where the line between protector and monster disappears. Readers must read In the Shadows first.
The Penalty by Andi Jaxon & J.R. Gray
Expected Publication: April 17, 2025
Book 3 of 3: New York Gods Series
I’ve spent my life in exile—banished from Manhattan, kept from my dream of playing for the Gods, and hidden like a secret no one can know.
But now my father is dead, and suddenly, I’m in the will. My shot at college hockey is finally here, but stepping onto the ice means facing my half-brother’s shadow and my biggest rival, Teddy—the cocky, infuriating himbo who’s been a thorn in my side since juniors.
One drunken night changes everything, and now I can’t get him out of my head. Exile is over, but I’m not here to play nice. I’m here to make their lives a living hell.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Expected Publication: April 22, 2025
Standalone
From the Sunday Times bestselling author and global TikTok sensation comes a dazzling new standalone novel about rival writers, a mysterious heiress, and a story that could change everything.
Alice Scott sees her invitation to Little Crescent Island as her big break—finally, a chance to land a serious publication and impress her family. But she’s not the only one. Pulitzer-winning cynic Hayden Anderson is after the same prize.
The challenge? A one-month trial to uncover the truth behind the infamous Ives family. The twist? Their subject, Margaret Ives, only gives them fragments—ones they can’t share thanks to an ironclad NDA.
As secrets unfold and tension rises, Alice and Hayden’s own story becomes just as tangled as the one they’re chasing. Will it be a mystery, a tragedy, or a love story? That depends on who’s telling it.
Sparrow and Vine by Sophie Lark
Expected Publication: April 22, 2025
Book 1 of 3: Sparrow and Vine
Sadie Sparrow is willing to do anything to inherit her family’s winery, Sparrow and Vine—even marry her worst enemy. Monroe Beaumont, a ruthless member of a rival family, offers her a marriage of convenience to unlock the family trust. While Sadie’s sisters fear losing everything, Sadie must navigate life with her new husband—who smells like cinnamon and insists on sharing a bed. What she didn’t expect was to fight not just for her inheritance, but for her heart.
If You Stayed by Brittainy C. Cherry
Expected Publication: April 22, 2025
Standalone
Gabriel Sinclair was my first in everything—my best friend, my first kiss, my first love, and my first heartbreak. After a life-altering accident erased his memories of me, I spent years burying the pain. But when Gabriel returns as the architect for my new home, everything changes. Trapped in a loveless marriage with a controlling husband, I can't ignore the spark between us, or the hope that Gabriel might remember the love we once shared. Despite the dangers and the shadows that threaten us, I can't help but wonder if this time, he'll stay.
The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate
Expected Publication: April 24, 2025
Book 4 of 4: The Goode Brothers Series
As a chart-topping country singer, I’m living the dream—touring the world, performing for sold-out crowds, but despite it all, I'm lonely. My family is back in Austin, finding their own happily-ever-afters, while I'm stuck on the road, missing something more.
That’s when I meet Jensen Miles, a fan at one of my shows. But he’s not just any fan—he’s the new preacher at my dad’s church. The chemistry between us is undeniable, and before I know it, one stolen kiss turns into a secret affair that spans my entire tour.
We both have scars, deep ones, and the more we sneak around backstage and in hotel rooms, the more I realize I’m falling for him. But I can’t keep hiding forever. With Jensen, I feel like I can finally outrun my past and the monsters that haunt me. Together, maybe we can escape it all—maybe we can come home.
Court of Evil by K.A. Knight
Expected Publication: April 25, 2025
Part of: Courts and Kings
I was raised to be a hunter—a protector standing between humanity and the monsters that lurk in the dark. My entire life has been devoted to the cause, fighting to maintain order, until betrayal shatters everything I believed in.
Left for dead by the very people I trusted, I have no choice but to turn to the monsters I once hunted for help. As I uncover the truth about my organization's corruption, my faith in humanity fades, and vengeance consumes me.
The line between good and evil blurs, and I am no longer sure who the real monsters are. My quest for revenge leads me down a dark path where bloodshed and moral compromise are inevitable.
With the Fates at play, I must confront a terrifying question: When all is said and done, will I be able to return to who I once was, or will I become just as monstrous as those I despise?
Welcome to the Court of Evil, where nothing is as simple as it seems.
Enigma by RuNyx
Expected Publication: April 29, 2025
Standalone
Salem Salazar arrives at Mortimer University determined to uncover the truth behind her sister’s mysterious death. But what she uncovers is far more sinister—an alarming number of unexplained deaths and dark secrets lurking beneath the university’s prestigious façade. Her search for answers leads her straight into the enigmatic world of a secret society and the dangerously captivating Cazimir van der Waal.
Caz is not just an art student—he’s a mystery wrapped in riddles. As Salem’s investigation intertwines with his, she must ask: Is he simply an obstacle in her path, or is there more to him than meets the eye? Is he a mere man living a double life, or could he be the very murderer she’s been chasing?
In the shadow of Mortimer’s secret society, nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted. With their lives hanging in the balance, Salem and Caz are forced to work together to untangle the web of lies. But the closer they get to the truth, the more perilous their situation becomes.
In this dark academia romance filled with breathtaking suspense, sizzling chemistry, and dangerous secrets, enemies become lovers and dark truths come to light. Sparks will fly as Salem and Caz face their most deadly mystery yet.
King of Envy by Ana Huang
Expected Publication: April 29, 2025
Book 5 of 5: Kings of Sin
Vuk Markovic has it all—wealth, power, and control—except for one thing: her. A man of few words and even fewer connections, Vuk has carefully kept his distance from the world. His only weakness? Ayana Kidane. She’s the woman he’s obsessed with, the one who haunts his every thought, but she's promised to his oldest friend.
Ayana, the supermodel with a picture-perfect life, is trapped in a business arrangement disguised as an engagement. To the world, she’s living the dream, but behind the glamour lies a woman desperate to escape her abusive agency. She doesn’t want her fiancé, but she doesn’t have a choice. That is, until she meets Vuk—the brooding best man who pulls her in with his dangerous allure.
As the wedding day looms, Vuk is torn between his loyalty to his friend and the desire he can’t suppress. Ayana, too, can’t ignore the pull between them. But when secrets from Vuk’s past threaten everything they’ve built, they must decide if they’ll risk it all for love or let the past destroy them.
In King of Envy, Ana Huang delivers a sizzling, high-stakes romance filled with obsession, betrayal, and the undeniable tension between loyalty and desire.
Taming the Heart by Elliott Rose
Expected Publication: April 30, 2025
Book 3 of 4: Crimson Ridge
In this steamy age-gap, forbidden-love cowboy romance, Sage Maloney, a free spirit, finds herself working for Beau Heartford, a former pro bull rider with a hidden past.
Sage, the wild child with a locked-away heart, never planned for Beau to enter her life. With his ocean-deep eyes and the temptation of his muscular frame, he’s everything she’s ever fantasized about. The catch? He’s married.
As the summer heats up in the mountains, Sage and Beau struggle against the undeniable chemistry between them. Every stolen moment brings them closer to crossing a line they can’t come back from.
In Taming the Heart, sparks fly in a small town where love, temptation, and secrets threaten to tear everything apart.
