September 2025 Romance and Fantasy Book Releases You’ll Love
September is here, which means that it’s time to cozy up with all things autumn. As the temperature drops and the leaves change to orange and red, I find myself craving more comforting, Gilmore Girls vibe books I can curl up with under a warm blanket.
If you’re a mood reader like me, this September 2025 romance and fantasy book releases list will give you plenty to choose from. Even if you’re not, there’s still a wide mix- from spicy and steamy to sweet and heartwarming.
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This month is absolutely stacked with books that I’m adding to my reading list. So keep scrolling to find your next TBR pick too!
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September 2025 Romance and Fantasy Book Releases
September 2, 2025 Releases
Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross (Releasing on September 11 in the UK)
Rebecca Ross is back with Wild Reverence, set in the world of Divine Rivals. This romantasy promises dreamy tension and high-stakes magic. Matilda, the youngest goddess of her clan, is meant to be only a messenger. But she hides a dangerous secret that could cost her everything. Fate throws her into the path of Vincent, a mortal lord she once only knew in dreams. Together, they face power plays, dark secrets, and the terrifying possibility of letting themselves finally be loved.
Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Kiki Banjo is a pro at dishing out life advice on her hit podcast The HeartBeat, but when it comes to her own life, things are a whole lot messier. Dealing with heartbreak and career struggles, the last thing she needs is running into her ex, Malakai—who just happens to be the Best Man at her best friend’s wedding. Forced to play nice, Kiki finds herself caught between witty banter, old wounds, and a chemistry that refuses to burn out. It’s the ultimate reminder that giving advice is easy, but following it yourself? That’s where the heat really begins.
If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia (Releasing on September 18 in the UK. Available as an Ebook now.)
Julie Olivia is serving peak cozy-fall vibes with this small-town, slow-burn romance set in Vermont, 1997. Michelle is freshly divorced and trying to run her mom’s dream bed and breakfast when she keeps crossing paths with Cliff—the charming single dad next door with hot baker forearms. She swears they’re just friends (she’s only in town for three months, after all), but between his pastries, his daughters, and that undeniable spark, staying “just friends” gets harder by the day. If you love single dads, small towns, and the kind of autumn romance that feels like a warm hug, then this book is for you.
The Good Girl Effect by Sara Cate (On Kindle Unlimited)
Sara Cate is back with a spin-off to the Salacious Players’ Club series—this time set in Paris. Jack St. Claire is a grieving single dad who hides his pain behind the walls of a brand-new kink club. But when Camille Aubert accidentally stumbles into his world, everything begins to shift. What starts as a live-in nanny job quickly spirals into stolen glances, dark secrets, and an irresistible pull between them. As their tension grows, Camille and Jack must face the question: can love heal a broken heart, or will their passion burn them both?
September 9, 2025 Releases
Wild Card by Elsie Silver (On Kindle Unlimited)
Elsie Silver is back to bring the angst, the spice, and the small-town drama we all crave—this time with a deliciously forbidden twist. Gwen can’t stop thinking about Sebastian “Bash” Rousseau, the grumpy fire pilot who still haunts her dreams. The twist? He’s also her ex-boyfriend’s dad. A year after their first spark, fate puts them under the same roof, and the temptation becomes impossible to ignore. While Bash struggles to mend his fragile relationship with his son, Gwen battles her feelings for the one man she shouldn’t want. Together, they face a love that is both forbidden and unforgettable.
Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey (Releasing on September 11 in the UK)
Tessa Bailey is back with a sports romance full of banter, spice, and playful tension. Robbie Corrigan is Boston’s newest hockey rookie and a total player. However, Skylar Paige, a star softball pitcher, sees right through him. When a family competition forces them into a fake relationship, their bickering turns into flirty banter and undeniable attraction. By the end, the line between enemies and lovers blurs, leaving them with the hottest game of their lives.
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman (Releasing on September 25 in the UK)
Valerie Bowman brings us cozy, small-town charm with The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn. After a breakup and the loss of her job, Ellie Lawson returns to her family’s inn on a Long Island apple orchard. Instead of peace and quiet, she finds herself living—and working—side by side with Aiden, the stubbornly handsome son of the orchard’s owners. Together, they’re tasked with saving the orchard’s Harvest Festival, even as their bickering starts to feel a lot like flirting. With autumn magic in the air, Ellie begins to wonder if she’s found more than just a fresh start.
People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young (Releasing on September 11 in the UK)
Hannah Bonam-Young delivers another heartfelt, swoony romance in People Watching. Prudence Welch is an introvert who finds comfort in her routines, caring for her mother and working at her father’s gas station. But everything shifts when Milo, a charming wanderer with a beat-up van, rolls into town. What starts as friendship quickly turns into something deeper—complete with flirty lessons, unexpected chemistry, and the courage to step outside comfort zones. In the end, Prue and Milo must decide if they’re ready to leap into a love that could change everything.
September 12, 2025 Releases
Prince Material by Nora Phoenix
Nora Phoenix brings humor and heat in Prince Material, a spicy MM romance perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston. Floris is ready for a fresh start at college in Massachusetts, far from his royal life in The Netherlands. But what really appeals to him about college life is his roommate Orson—adorable, serious, and completely distracting. Slowly, friendship turns into something deeper, and sparks fly in ways neither expected. However, Floris’s royal responsibilities and Orson’s own dreams threaten to pull them apart. With spice, heart, and forced-proximity charm, this roommates-to-lovers romance delivers royal swoons.
September 16, 2025 Releases
The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore (Releasing on September 11 in the UK)
Laurie Gilmore returns to Dream Harbor with another cozy, festive romance that feels like a warm hug on a snowy day. Annie Andrews runs her beloved bakery, but her love life is anything but sweet—especially when she’s constantly butting heads with Mac Sullivan, the infuriatingly charming bar owner down the street. When wedding plans and small-town holiday magic force them into each other’s orbit, their banter turns into something much harder to ignore. If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers tension, found family vibes, and plenty of Christmas sparkle, The Gingerbread Bakery is a holiday romance that’s impossible to resist.
We Met Like This by Kasie West
Kasie West makes her adult romance debut with a story full of banter, bad timing, and the kind of chemistry you can’t swipe away. Margot Hart is a hopeless romantic who dreams of a meet-cute straight out of her favorite books, not a dating app disaster. But Oliver—the one guy she keeps rematching with—has a way of showing up when her life is falling apart. Their history might be messy, but his golden retriever energy and steady support make it hard to resist giving him (and love) another chance. Charming, witty, and heartfelt, We Met Like This is perfect for readers who adore witty romance with plenty of heart.
September 23, 2025 Releases
Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver
Brynne Weaver, queen of the dark rom-com, kicks off a brand-new series with Tourist Season, set in the seaside town of Cape Carnage—where the flowers bloom, the shops are charming, and the body count is suspiciously high. Harper Starling is a gardener with sharp instincts and even sharper secrets, while Nolan Rhodes is a vengeful outsider who expected to destroy her, not fall for her. But when a true crime investigator threatens to expose them both, Harper and Nolan form a dangerous truce that spirals into obsession. Packed with slow-burn tension, forced proximity, and enemies-to-lovers fire, this one proves that in Cape Carnage, love might be the most dangerous game of all.
Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti (Releasing on September 25 in the UK)
Alexandra Vasti brings us Ladies in Hating, a witty, gothic-tinged sapphic romance. Lady Georgiana Cleeve is a bestselling author determined to expose her mysterious rival—only to discover that “Lady Darling” is actually Cat Lacey, her old crush and butler’s daughter. Forced to share a spooky manor, the two women face ghostly noises, eerie secrets, and the undeniable spark simmering between them. If you crave sapphic historical romances, this one is packed with banter, gothic atmosphere, and delicious rivals-to-lovers tension.
What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller (Releasing on September 25 in the UK)
Tricia Levenseller makes her adult debut with What Fury Brings, a brutal and seductive romantasy that flips power on its head. In the kingdom of Amarra, women claim their husbands through kidnapping, and warrior princess Olerra needs the perfect match to secure her throne. Enter Sanos, a second-born prince trained to fight and destined to lead. He takes his brother’s place in a reckless prank and finds himself captured by Olerra. At first, Sanos dreams only of escape. But as sparks fly between captor and captive, his loyalties blur. Their battle for dominance may turn into a fight for something far more dangerous—love. If you’re looking for a romantasy with a twist, then this one will be right up your alley.
Bad for Business by Kat Singleton (On Kindle Unlimited)
Kat Singleton is back with Bad for Business, a billionaire romance set in the Hamptons that mixes enemies-to-lovers banter with black cat x golden retriever. Ryker Davenport is the arrogant heir every PR rep dreads, but for one ambitious publicist, he’s also the key to her promotion. Their summer at an exclusive country club turns into a battle of wills where sharp words turn into flirting and tension crackles at every turn. Packed with black cat x golden retriever vibes, forced proximity, and all the billionaire drama you could ask for, this is a hate-to-love romance that proves Ryker might not be so bad after all.
The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O’Clover
Ellen O’Clover’s The Heartbreak Hotel is a tender and hopeful romance about finding love where you least expect it. When Louisa Walsh loses her relationship and her home in one blow, she convinces her broody landlord, Henry Rhodes, to let her turn his mountain house into a bed-and-breakfast for the brokenhearted. What starts as a desperate plan soon becomes a fresh start—not just for the guests, but for Lou and Henry themselves. With small-town charm, a grumpy veterinarian hero, and a slow-burn romance with a sunny counselor, this debut is an achingly beautiful story about healing, hope, and second chances at life.
September 25, 2025 Releases
Dead Poets Sorority by Sofia Shelley
Sofia Shelley’s Dead Poets Sorority is a witty, gothic-tinged romcom that blends dark academia with paranormal romance. When student journalist Emma Reeves goes undercover to expose a mysterious sorority, she doesn’t expect to summon the ghost of Nathaniel Harker, a brooding 19th-century poet who’s as swoony as he is inconvenient. What starts as a mission for the perfect exposé quickly spirals into late-night hauntings, secret rituals, and an impossible romance with a dead man who might just be the love of her life. If you’re looking for ghostly cats, twisted sorority drama, and tongue-in-cheek humor, this one is a perfect addition to your TBR.
September 27, 2025 Releases
Drawn Together by Juliana Smith
Juliana Smith’s Drawn Together is a fall romcom set in New York City that blends creative rivalry with slow-burn romance. Flora, a hopeful children’s book illustrator, is desperate to land her big break, but her latest project pairs her with the most impossible-to-please author she’s ever met. Enter Fletcher Harding, a quiet, broody neighbor who strikes a deal with Flora—she’ll help him understand romance novels, and he’ll teach her how to embrace the darker edges of her art. Soon enough, their friendship starts to blur into something more. But when Flora discovers her surly new friend is the very author behind the harsh critiques, she’s forced to decide whether their story is destined to end in heartbreak—or happily ever after.
September 30, 2025 Releases
Soul Searching by Lyla Sage
Lyla Sage returns with Soul Searching, a small-town Western romance that mixes slow-burn chemistry with just the right touch of the supernatural. Collins Cartwright never planned to come back to Sweetwater Peak, but her secrets and a failing antique shop force her return. Brady Cooper offers her a temporary place to stay, never expecting his new roommate to be both irresistible and looking a little ghostly. As sparks fly, Collins and Brady must face the truths they’ve both been avoiding. If you love romance with a hint of ghostly charm, then this one is cozy, mysterious, and full of heart.
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
Lynn Painter is back with Fake Skating, a fake-dating, childhood best friends teen romance set in a hockey-obsessed Minnesota town. Dani and Alec were childhood best friends until her family moved away. Now she’s back, but Alec isn’t the nerdy boy she remembers. He’s a hockey star, adored in a town where players are practically gods. When they’re pushed into a pretend relationship, their banter turns flirty, and old feelings resurface fast. With small-town drama, sports romance vibes, and Painter’s signature wit, Fake Skating proves sometimes love is the biggest game-changer.
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
Hannah Grace delivers snowy small-town charm with Holiday Ever After, a cozy enemies-to-lovers holiday romance full of heart. Clara Davenport wants to save her family’s toy company by winning over Fraser Falls. Jack Kelly, however, blames the company for stealing his design and wants nothing to do with her. When Clara arrives determined to fix the PR mess, sparks fly between her sunny persistence and Jack’s frosty resistance. But beneath the snowflakes and banter, Clara discovers Jack might hold the key to both Fraser Falls—and her heart.
Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose (Available as an Ebook now and on Kindle Unlimited)
Elliott Rose turns up the heat with Chasing the Wild, a snowed-in, forbidden-age-gap romance set on a remote mountain ranch. Layla Birch has always been the responsible “good girl,” but her plans shatter when Colton Wilder enters her life. He’s older, tempting, and—complicating everything—her ex-boyfriend’s father. As snow traps them together, stolen glances turn into undeniable tension, and Layla begins to wonder if resisting him is even possible. If you want sizzling chemistry and high-stakes longing, this romance delivers a storm of passion readers won’t forget.
Which Books Will You Add to Your TBR?
This September is filled with romance and fantasy releases that promise cozy vibes, spice, and plenty of heart. Whether you’re after small-town charm, holiday sparkle, or dark romantasy twists, there’s something here for every mood reader. So grab your blanket, pour a cup of tea, and add these September 2025 romance and fantasy book releases to your TBR today.
If you loved these picks, don’t miss my August 2025 romance and fantasy book releases post.
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