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Romance Fans, This Is Your Reading List For February 2025
The month of love is going to see some exciting new book releases…
February 2025 is packed with some exciting new releases in the world of romance novels...Thomas Nelson, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House
What better time to mark the releases of some of the most anticipated romance novels than Valentine’s month? Whether you’re single or in a relationship, getting swept up in romance between the pages of a book is an experience on its own.
Whether you love gruff hotties and manic pixie dream girls getting struck by Cupid or popular tropes like fake dating and second-chance romances, there’s something for everyone. Popular romance novelists Tessa Bailey and Ali Hazlewood are returning with new releases and there are some new series and authors just waiting to be discovered.
So if you’re looking to update your reading lists this month, take a look…
New Romance Novels Releasing In February 2025
The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson
Releasing on 11 February 2025Thomas Nelson
If you loved the show Younger, this delightful romantic novel set in the world of publishing will hit the right notes for you. The story follows aspiring author Bryony Page who can’t catch a break. When she gets the opportunity to ghostwrite for a popular rom-com author, she takes it on the condition that her work will be represented by the agency’s most talented literary agent, Jack Sterling. Soon Bryony must deal with her complicated feelings for her newfound success and the growing feelings for her new agent.
Deep End by Ali Hazlewood
Releasing on 4 February 2025Penguin Random House
Ali Hazlewood’s single-minded dedication to making STEM sexy again continues with another potentially hit romance. In this one, two professional college swimmers strike up a friends-with-benefits agreement to blow off steam before the Olympics. But when feelings get involved, the two realise that their no-strings-attached agreement might be treading on dangerous waters (see what we did there?)
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
Releasing on 4 February 2025Harper Collins
Tessa Bailey is back with another instalment of her Big Shots series, this time focusing on the hockey hotties Sig Gauthier. Those who read her 2024 release, The Au Pair Affair, must be familiar with the sizzling dynamic between Sig and his pain-in-the-rear soon-to-be-step sister, Chloe Clifford. But as it turns out, the two met much before they realised their parents were planning to tie the knot and shared a hot moment. The two decide to try and be friends for the sake of their parents, but how well will that turn out? You’ll just have to read it to find out.
First-Time Caller by B.K Borison
Releasing on 11 February 2025Penguin Random House
This Sleepless In Seattle-inspired novel is perfect for anyone who misses the classic era of Hollywood rom-coms. There’s Aiden Valentine, a jaded radio host of a romance hotline who has fallen out of love. And then there’s Lucie Stone, whose daughter thrusts her love life into the limelight after she calls the radio show to ask for advice for her mother’s dating life. You’ve seen the movie, you know where that’s headed!
Back After This by Linda Holmes
Releasing on 25 February 2025Penguin Random House
The modern dating landscape is a minefield, and this is something the protagonist of Linda Holmes’ upcoming novel discovers in short order. When Cecily Foster finally lands the job of her dreams, hosting her own podcast show, she realises a little too late that it comes with a truckload of complications for her love life. The concept of the show revolves around newly-minted relationship influencer Eliza Cassidy, setting Cecily up on 20 blind dates of her choosing. Recipe for disaster or happily ever after?
On Her Terms by Amy Spalding
Releasing on 25 February 2025Penguin Random House
In the third instalment of her Out In Hollywood series, Amy Spalding shares the story of TikTok star Clementine, who has broken up with her boyfriend and needs a date for her parents’ anniversary party. She meets Chloe, a dog groomer, who is single and wants a date for her friend’s wedding. The two decide to fake a relationship and what happens next is what every romance novel fan can imagine.
Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi
Releasing on 18 February 2025Penguin Random House
Nura Maznavi’s debut novel is for South Asian girlies everywhere because who else can relate to letting go of your love because of the disapproval of parents? In the novel Asma gets a special chance with the first love she never got over when Farooq returns from Silicon Valley as a super successful entrepreneur. Years ago, he was cruelly rejected by Asma’s family for not being good enough. Now that he is one of the most eligible bachelors in California, can Asma get a do-over?
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