The most popular romantic books of 2025

Romantic books are full of longing and tenderness. Whatever the genre, love is in the air: a glance held too long, a letter, a first kiss, a grand gesture. Choose one when you are in the mood to swoon a little. This list shows the ones first published in 2025.

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Katabasis
Cover of Katabasis

Katabasis

R. F. Kuang

Published 2025

560 pages

Glorious Rivals
Cover of Glorious Rivals

Glorious Rivals

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Published 2025

432 pages

Higher Magic
Cover of Higher Magic

Higher Magic

Courtney Floyd

Published 2025

432 pages

Lord of Ruin
Cover of Lord of Ruin

Lord of Ruin

K. M. Enright

Published 2025

464 pages