16 new romantasy releases coming in September 2025

Release date: September 1, 2025

Twenty year old Arden Roosa has only ever known Ourland, a fractured world stitched together with fallen gods, heavenly artifacts, and a strange madness that haunts the night, turning innocents into killers. When she discovers a mysterious book written about her life, she's forced into Fort Bala Royal Academy, where she's paired with the ruthless High Prince Cyrus Dolion. Between combat training, panic attacks, and an invitation to the elusive Tome Society, a secretive group guarding a library of prophetic books, Arden realizes her entire destiny might be written long before she has a chance to choose it herself.

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If you love academy settings, dangerous alliances, and the kind of royal enemies to lovers tension that keeps you up all night, this book is going to be your new obsession. Think secret libraries, prophecies, training sequences, and a heroine who's just trying to keep it together while fate throws her curveballs. Gena Showalter is known for her addictive writing style, so expect a page turner that mixes dark intrigue, high stakes romance, and just enough danger to keep your heart pounding.

Release date: September 2, 2025

Set in the world first introduced in Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross returns with a sweeping, romantic, and devastatingly beautiful adult novel. Matilda, the youngest goddess of her clan, has always been seen as little more than a messenger. But in a land where gods kill to steal power and alliances crumble overnight, even a humble magic can be dangerous. She hides a secret that could cost her everything until she collides with Vincent, a mortal boy who once dreamed of her in his darkest hour. Though their paths diverged years ago, fate isn't done with them yet. And as the two are pulled together across realms and dreams, Matilda will have to decide whether she's brave enough to embrace not only her power, but also the terrifying possibility of love.

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If you adored Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows, prepare your heart because Rebecca Ross is here to wreck us again. Wild Reverence blends divine politics, dangerous secrets, and a romance that feels fated but forbidden. It's got all the lyrical, emotional writing Ross is known for, wrapped in an adult romantasy package that promises both epic stakes and tender intimacy. Think star crossed lovers, dream connections, and a heroine who has to choose between survival and surrendering her heart.

Release date: September 2, 2025

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a dark fairytale inspired romantasy that will haunt you long after the final page. The town of Mistaken looks idyllic, but its borders are sealed with Warding Stones that keep the monstrous Bright Eyeds out and the citizens in. Once you spend a night within Mistaken, you belong to it forever. Greer Mackenzie, a mapmaker with dreams of escape, has resigned herself to life in the cursed village alongside her beloved Ellis Beaufort. But when Ellis vanishes beyond the stones on the day they're meant to start their life together, Greer refuses to accept his fate. Determined and fearless, she sets out into the wild to rescue him, uncovering the horrifying truths about Mistaken, its founders, and even her own origins.

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This book feels tailor made for fall romantasy vibes with gothic forests, deadly monsters, cursed towns, and a heroine who refuses to let go of love. Erin A. Craig is a master of atmospheric storytelling, so you can expect misty, bone chilling tension paired with heart wrenching romance. If you love stories that mix folklore with high stakes and a desperate quest, A Land so Wide will sweep you up in its haunting, fairytale dark magic.

Release date: September 9, 2025 

Prudence Merriweather has worked her way up from a street rat to the Duchess of Talonsbury, but her monstrous magic is a secret that could cost her everything. When her powers betray her carefully curated life, she's forced to flee the city. The only one who can smuggle her out safely? Puck Reed, her childhood best friend and once greatest love, who now runs Talonsbury's underworld. Their paths collide once more, and with his ailing daughter's life on the line, Puck needs Prudence just as much as she needs him. Together, they embark on a perilous journey toward Stormlash, a fabled sanctuary where women's magic is celebrated instead of condemned. But lurking behind them are fanatics, an oppressive patriarchy, and a growing evil that threatens to devour their entire world.

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If you love your romantasy with a feminist punch, this debut needs to be on your radar. Song of the Hell Witch has everything with a fierce heroine stepping into her power, a swoony second chance romance with her criminally charming ex, and the emotional weight of a father who would risk it all for his daughter. Add in dangerous magic, found family vibes, and a road trip quest with life or death stakes, and you've got the makings of a romantasy hit perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent and Hannah Whitten.

Release date: September 16, 2025

The Songbird and the Serpent's story comes to its breathtaking conclusion. Captured and torn apart by enemies, Livia (the first Ever Queen) refuses to be a pawn in their brutal games. Her captors may see her as fragile, but she's ready to bare her claws and fight her way back to the man who holds her heart. Meanwhile, Erik (the ruthless Serpent King) will paint the seas red if it means finding his queen again. His wrath will not rest until the blood of those who stole her is spilled, and the woman who claimed his soul is safe in his arms once more. With pirates, Vikings, and gods clashing in a world of dark fantasy, this finale promises brutal battles, devastating twists, and an all consuming love that defies fate.

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L.J. Andrews has built a fiercely loyal following with her blend of epic world building, morally grey romance, and villains you can't help but fall for and The Ever Queen is the explosive payoff fans have been waiting for. Expect heart pounding action, scorching romance, and the kind of emotional rollercoaster that will leave you reeling long after you turn the last page. If you love pirate kings, vengeful heroines, and a love story that feels carved from fire and bone, this is one finale you don't want to miss.

Release date: September 18, 2025

Amara Rose thinks she's taking a simple job as a personal assistant at Black Manor, a remote estate on the northern edge of O'ahu. But the manor holds more than secrets, it houses two brothers who are equal parts magnetic and dangerous. Mr. Black is brilliant, enigmatic, and almost too perfect, while his older brother, Dr. Shadow, has a darker allure that Amara can't seem to resist. As strange whispers drift through the skeletal woods surrounding the manor and unsettling truths unravel, Amara realizes that charm can be a mask and desire can be deadly. With echoes of gothic romance and unsettling fairy tales, the brothers' haunting presence pulls her into a mystery that threatens not just her heart, but her sanity.

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If you're craving a romantasy that leans into gothic horror and atmospheric dread, Wicked Beasts will scratch that itch perfectly. Inspired by both Beauty & the Beast and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, it blends forbidden romance with psychological suspense in a way that feels both classic and fresh. Expect haunted manor vibes, morally ambiguous love interests, and a heroine caught between danger and desire. It's the kind of story that makes you want to read with the lights on, while also fanning yourself from the chemistry on the page.

Release date: September 23, 2025

Tricia Levenseller is officially making her adult romantasy debut, and it's as fierce, brutal, and provocative as you'd expect. In the kingdom of Amarra, there's a shortage of men after a failed rebellion against the ruling matriarchy. The solution? Women kidnap husbands from other kingdoms. Olerra, a warrior princess desperate to prove her worth and secure her claim to the throne, sets her sights on the perfect prize, Sanos, the sweet and handsome second born prince of their enemy kingdom. But when Sanos takes his brother's place and finds himself captured, sparks fly between captor and captive. What begins as a power play turns into a dangerous dance of desire, betrayal, and shifting loyalties that could alter both their kingdoms forever.

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Levenseller is beloved for her sharp wit, fierce heroines, and swoony romance. What Fury Brings turns all of that up to eleven. This isn't your typical arranged marriage or forced proximity story, it flips gender roles on their head with a warrior princess literally kidnapping her prince. Expect plenty of banter, sizzling tension, and the kind of morally messy romance that keeps you questioning whether you want escape or surrender. If you've been craving a darker, steamier Levenseller tale with higher stakes, this is going to be your new obsession.

Release date: September 23, 2025

Jennifer L. Armentrout is back with the next explosive installment in her Blood and Ash saga, and it promises to shake the realms to their core. Poppy was never meant to awaken, but now that she has, the consequences are catastrophic. Ancient powers are stirring, gods are awakening with blood soaked secrets of their own, and Casteel and Kieran are forever changed in ways even the Fates couldn't predict. As the Blood Crown falls, an even greater enemy rises, the true Primal of Death, whose influence is terrifying even in his weakened state. With bonds tested, betrayals looming, and the fate of the realms hanging in the balance, Poppy and her allies must navigate a world where every choice could unravel everything they've fought for.

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If you're a fan of JLA, you already know to buckle up. Her books deliver addictive pacing, devastating twists, and romance that burns bright even in the darkest battles. The Primal of Blood and Bone is set to raise the stakes higher than ever, pulling at the threads of prophecy, love, and destiny. It's not just about epic battles and gods at war, it's about the found family at the heart of the story, the bonds forged in fire, and the sacrifices lovers will make for one another.

Release date: September 23, 2025

When her unpredictable magic finally blooms at twenty two, she never expects to receive an invitation to Weatherstone College, the most prestigious witch academy in the world. Determined to live up to her family's legacy, she throws herself into a world of ancient bloodlines, dangerous traditions, and dark halls pulsing with power. The one rule? Stay away from Logan Kingston, the powerful spellcaster whose family has been locked in a decades long feud with hers. But Logan clearly didn't get the memo. The more she's pulled into his orbit, the more obsession begins to blur with desire. Add in monsters lurking in the shadows, necromantic threats, and a magic system that feels as unpredictable as her own abilities, and suddenly surviving Weatherstone is about far more than passing exams.

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If dark academia, elemental magic, and enemies to lovers are your kryptonite, Spellcaster is about to own your TBR. Jaymin Eve brings her signature fast pacing and high heat to an academy setting dripping with tension, danger, and forbidden romance. Expect hallway run-ins that leave you breathless, late night monster attacks, and a heroine learning that sometimes the only way to fight darkness is to embrace it, especially with the infuriatingly hot spellcaster at your side. This is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy who crave that mix of sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and magical stakes.

Release date: September 23, 2025

Grey Flynn has sworn her life to her mage, Kier. Bound by blood and magic, she is his healer, his protector, and his blade on the battlefield. Their bond runs deeper than loyalty, it is life itself. But Grey carries a truth so dangerous she cannot reveal it because she isn't just Kier's well of power. If she dies, all magic dies with her. When the two are sent on a mission to protect the child of an enemy kingdom, Grey finds herself caught in a storm of political intrigue and looming war. As secrets unravel and sacrifices mount, she must decide whether to cling to the love that defines her or risk everything to keep her secret safe.

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This is the kind of romantasy that blends devastating stakes with heartbreaking intimacy. A knight and mage bound together in a love that could doom the world? Yes, please. V.L. Bovalino weaves epic scope with deep emotional resonance, creating a story that asks what you'd sacrifice for love, for loyalty, and for survival. If you love romantasy that hits like One Dark Window or For the Wolf where atmosphere, tension, and slow burn devotion simmer until your chest aches then The Second Death of Locke will absolutely destroy you (in the best way).

Release date: September 23, 2025

Helena Marino was once a brilliant alchemist and a loyal member of the Resistance. Now she's a prisoner of war with gaps in her memory and enemies who want to tear into her mind to uncover what she's hiding. The necromancers who rose to power after the war believe Helena's memories contain the key to their victory or their downfall. To unlock them, she's placed in the custody of the High Reeve, a ruthless, powerful man whose estate is as eerie and secret laden as he is. As Helena struggles to piece together her past, she must decide what's more dangerous, the truths she's forgotten or the captor who seems to understand her better than she wants to admit.

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Alchemised is dark, atmospheric romantasy at its finest. It's got everything with necromancy, alchemy, missing memories, and a morally grey captor who may or may not be the enemy. The tension here isn't just romantic, it's psychological, as Helena must decide how much of herself she's willing to reveal, and to whom. This is perfect for readers who crave dangerous chemistry, gothic vibes, and the feeling of being constantly one secret away from total devastation.

Release date: September 30, 2025

In a world where gods and monsters still roam, Elver is cursed with her skin poisoned by divine magic so that anyone who touches her will die. Her solitude is shattered when she meets Artair, a man impervious to her deadly gift. But Artair is no ordinary human. He is one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit named Lucian. While Artair dreams, Lucian walks, and his dark intentions could unravel everything. Drawn into a dangerous alliance, Elver finds herself torn between two souls in one body, caught in a love triangle unlike any other. With gods stirring, monsters threatening, and magic spiraling out of control, their choices could ignite chaos across the land.

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This romantasy is tailor made for readers who want something bold, dark, and completely original. The Sleepless delivers a poisoned heroine, a hero bound to a monster within, and a love triangle where both choices are devastatingly complicated. Add in godly meddling, monster forests, and Jen Williams' knack for lush, immersive world building, and you've got a story that's equal parts dangerous and swoon worthy. If you loved the cursed magic of Godkiller or the morally grey dynamics of Powerless, this one is bound to keep you hooked.

Release date: September 30, 2025

Once a servant, now a princess, Kenna Heron is still reeling from betrayal and the looming threat of civil war in the Fae realm of Mistei. With the corrupt king finally dead, three contenders are vying for the throne, a princess with a claim by birthright and two rebel princes who will stop at nothing to gain her support. But Kenna has more than politics to navigate, she's grappling with her new identity as a member of the Blood House, and with a forbidden romance that could topple everything she's fighting for. As alliances fracture and new dangers arise, Kenna must decide whether she's willing to risk her life, her love, and her crown for the chance to change Mistei's future.

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Sarah Hawley's first book in the Shards of Magic series (Servant of Earth) was brimming with fae intrigue, sharp banter, and sizzling romance and Princess of Blood looks ready to raise the stakes. Expect political scheming, high fantasy drama, and a slow burn romance so dangerous you'll be yelling at the pages. If you love your romantasy filled with Fae courts, forbidden kisses, and heroines who refuse to be anyone's pawn, this sequel is going to be a highlight of your fall TBR.

Release date: September 30, 2025

Cordelia Levine thought she was just a witch living a quiet life in London with her aunt, running an apothecary for supernatural clients. But when a brooding werewolf named Bishop Danvers kidnaps her on her estranged father's orders, the Alpha of the Albion Pack, her world shatters. At Trevelyan, her father's ancient estate, Cordelia learns she isn't just any witch. She carries a rare bloodline that combines witchcraft and werewolf traits, making her both powerful and dangerously vulnerable to rival packs. Not everyone welcomes her home, and as tensions mount, Cordelia must navigate pack politics, her emerging powers, and the confusing attraction to the very wolf who ripped her from her life.

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Witch of the Wolves brings together two of the most popular romantasy tropes, witches and werewolves, and mixes them into one irresistible package. Expect forced proximity, forbidden attraction, and a heroine torn between two worlds (and one very complicated love interest). The gothic English manor setting, the tension of pack dynamics, and the promise of magic colliding with animal instincts make this a deliciously atmospheric fall read. If you loved the witchy drama of Serpent & Dove and the raw intensity of werewolf romances, this one's going to hit all the right notes.

Release date: September 30, 2025

On the night of her seventeenth birthday, Vanessa Hart loses everything including her father, her best friend, and her home, when she's attacked by werewolves and turned into one of the very creatures who destroyed her life. Imprisoned and forced to bend the knee to the Wolf Queen's glittering, vicious court, Vanessa must either pledge loyalty or die. Castle Severi is a place of deadly politics and dangerous beauty, where flowering vines creep through stone walls and power is balanced on the edge of a claw. Vanessa is determined to survive long enough to exact revenge, but her plans are complicated by two princes, golden Sinclair, whose kindness threatens to crack her icy resolve, and brooding Calix, whose secrets might be even darker than her own. In a world at war, Vanessa must decide whether she's a pawn in the Wolf Queen's game or a player rewriting the rules.

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This debut is already being compared to Crescent City and Fourth Wing for its mix of lush world building, deadly politics, and sizzling romance. Bitten is perfect for readers who want their werewolf romantasy dark, fast paced, and wickedly sexy. With a court full of scheming rivals, forbidden attraction, and a heroine out for blood, this book bites hard in the best way possible. Expect high stakes, sharp claws, and a love triangle that will leave you torn.

Release date: September 30, 2025

The fourth book in Tahereh Mafi's lush Woven Kingdom series arrives, and it's packed with everything romantasy readers crave including epic magic, impossible choices, and a love story that defies destiny itself. The long awaited wedding day between Alizeh, the Jinn queen, and Cyrus, the enigmatic ruler of Tulan, should mark peace and unity but the truth is far more tragic. Bound by a blood oath, Alizeh is fated to kill Cyrus, even as their feelings for each other deepen into something undeniable. Meanwhile, Prince Kamran waits in the wings, determined to reclaim Alizeh's heart, even if it means stepping into Cyrus's place. As the wedding draws deadly attention, Alizeh must unlock her full power, protect her people, and uncover the dangerous secrets buried in the mountains of Arya. With dragons, ancient magic, and shattering betrayals, this installment raises the stakes to breathtaking new heights.

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Tahereh Mafi is a master of weaving lyrical prose with heart stopping romance, and Every Spiral of Fate looks like her boldest book yet. The love triangle between Alizeh, Cyrus, and Kamran has always been electric, but now the blood oath and prophecy force them toward devastating choices that will change everything. Expect desperate confessions, impossible sacrifices, and world altering revelations wrapped in gorgeous, cinematic storytelling. If you've been hooked since This Woven Kingdom, this fourth book promises to break your heart and leave you desperate for more.