Romance Release Radar: June 2025

Summer’s here—and so are the romance reads that’ll steal your heart faster than a popsicle melts on the sidewalk. June is sizzling with swoony debuts, electric reunions, and vacation flings that turn into something a whole lot deeper. Whether you’re lounging poolside, curled up in bed with a fan on full blast, or hiding in the shade of your favorite reading nook, these stories will keep the sparks flying.

Bonus: There’s more queer joy, more enemies to lovers, and more second chances you didn’t see coming. Let’s dive into your June 2025 TBR.

Here’s what to add to your June 2025 TBR right now:

Summer of Love

by Lily Eastom

5th June | LGBTQ+ British Romance

Looking for a romance that’s as charming as it is unexpected? Summer of Love might just be your next favorite read. Declan King is the UK's reality TV heartthrob, playing the game to win both the show and the girl. But when he finds himself drawn to fellow contestant Oliver Wright—a ballet dancer with his own reasons for being there—the lines between strategy and sincerity blur. Their off-screen connection is undeniable, but with cameras rolling and producers pulling strings, can they risk it all for something real?

Never Been Shipped

by Alicia Thompson

10th June | Friends to Lovers

Micah swore she was done—with music, the band, and especially the feelings that came with both. But a decade after their explosive breakup, she's back for one final show on a themed cruise. Five days, one stage, zero drama. Easy, right? That is, until she’s face-to-face with John—her once-best friend, the quiet guitarist she never really got over. The past still lingers, the sparks still fly, and suddenly, the lines between then and now start to blur. Some things were left unsaid… but maybe not for much longer.

Seven Year Itch

by Amys Daws

17th June | Small Town Romance

If you love your romance with banter that bites, tension that smolders, and heroes who are more marshmallow than mountain man, this book is your next obsession. What starts as a simple quest for a weekend fling quickly spirals into chaos when our bearded, brooding cat dad gets stuck sharing a room with his sworn enemy—his sister-in-law’s newly divorced best friend, Dakota. She’s fiery, furious, and the last person he wants to fall for… until paradise turns up the heat. Their chemistry? Off the charts. The insults? Deliciously sharp. The slow-burn tension? Absolutely worth the wait.

A Royal Mile

by Samantha Young

19th June | Enemies-to-Friends-to-Lovers

If you're craving a fiery romance with banter, betrayal, and a whole lot of heat, Samantha Young’s latest delivers in spades. Sebastian Thorne is royalty—and he knows it. Arrogant, maddening, and impossibly attractive, he’s the last person she wants to forgive. But when a psych experiment throws them together, their enemies-to-friends-to-lovers journey becomes impossible to resist. Expect sizzling chemistry, slow-burn tension, and moments that will leave your heart racing. It’s bold, emotional, and oh-so-addictive—the kind of story that grabs you by the collar and won’t let go.

Writing Mr. Wrong

by Kelley Armstrong

24th June | Hockey Romance

This laugh-out-loud rom-com has it all: a divorced romance writer, her grumpy hockey ex, and one tiny lie that spirals into fake dating chaos. Gemma’s book about “Mr. Wrong” was never meant for the real Mason Moretti to read—let alone propose a PR relationship to fix both their careers. Cue forced proximity, steamy sparks, and hilarious “anti-asshole” lessons in this swoony second-chance love story.

This June, whether you're in the mood for hot age gaps, tender musicians, spicy anter, or everything in between, there's a love story here with your name on it. Your nightstand’s about to get real crowded.

Which one are you most excited for?

And if you’re still catching up on your spring reads, don’t forget—The Techboys Series is waiting to pull you in. The Game has readers texting me in all caps, just saying.

Happy reading,

Eve x

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