The romance genre is as diverse and bold as ever in 2025, blending classic tropes with fresh perspectives and emotionally rich storytelling. Whether you like your love stories with dragons, astronauts or werewolves, this year’s biggest titles are delivering.
Here are eight standout 2025 romance releases worth your time.
The third instalment in Yarros’ blockbuster Empyrean series became the fastest-selling adult novel in two decades, shifting over 2.7 million copies in its first week. A romantic fantasy filled with dragon-riders, political intrigue and high emotional stakes, Onyx Storm cements romantasy as the genre trend of the year.
