Romance Release Radar: October 2025

October might be spooky season, but this month’s romance lineup is anything but scary. Whether you’re craving magical bonds, rivals on the field, Regency banter, holiday cheer, or the sparkle of celebrity love, there’s something here to keep your TBR stacked and your heart swooning. 

Mate

by Ali Hazelwood

7th October | Fantasy Romance

Ali Hazelwood, queen of clever banter and sizzling chemistry, is back. This time she takes us into a fantasy world filled with primal bonds, supernatural rules, and the kind of passion that defies logic. Mate combines everything readers love about Hazelwood’s voice: witty heroines, magnetic heroes, and slow-burn tension. It turns up the heat by throwing in high-stakes magic and the irresistible pull of destined love. If you’ve ever wanted a romance that feels larger than life yet deeply personal, this is going to be your October obsession.

A Rookie Mistake

by Laura Carter

9th October | Sports Romance

Sports, rivalry, and sizzling attraction collide in Laura Carter’s A Rookie Mistake. This one dives into the adrenaline-charged world of professional football, where ambition runs high, emotions run wild, and the rules don’t always keep love off the field. Expect a fast-paced romance with all the tension of game day, plus the sweetness of discovering that sometimes, the best plays aren’t made under the stadium lights but in stolen moments with someone who truly sees you. If you like fierce banter, emotional vulnerability hidden under layers of toughness, and a love story you’ll root for until the final whistle, this book has your name all over it.

Sense and Suitability

by Pepper Basham

14th October | Historical Romance

For those who adore the charm of Regency settings, enemies-to-lovers sparks, and the clash between society’s rules and the pull of the heart, Sense and Suitability promises to deliver. She paints a vivid world of gowns, dances, witty exchanges, and stolen glances, while grounding it in characters you can’t help but root for. The historical backdrop gives every interaction extra weight. One wrong move could cost everything, but that only makes the romance all the more delicious. If you’re looking for a romance that blends elegance, wit, and passion in equal measure, this will be a highlight of your autumn reading.

Big Nick Energy

by Kristen Bailey

21st October | Holiday Romance

Kristen Bailey brings festive cheer early with Big Nick Energy, a holiday romance that’s equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and swoon-worthy. Perfect for readers who want to get into the holiday spirit, this story offers humor that will make you laugh out loud and moments of tenderness that might just bring a tear to your eye. With its cozy vibes, quirky charm, and romantic warmth, it’s like snuggling up with a mug of hot chocolate under twinkling lights. If you’re ready to fast-forward into holiday season bliss, this book is exactly what your October TBR needs.

Some Kind of Famous

by Ava Wilder

28th October | Celebrity Romance

Ava Wilder knows how to write romance that sparkles with both tension and tenderness, and Some Kind of Famous is no exception. In this small-town, opposites-attract story, fame and normal life collide in the most irresistible way. Expect sparks to fly as glamorous meets grounded, and the glitter of the spotlight reveals vulnerabilities hidden underneath. Wilder’s signature mix of humor, charm, and emotional depth makes this a must-read for anyone who loves celebrity romances with heart. If you’ve ever dreamed about what happens when the star falls for someone real, this book will sweep you off your feet.

That’s the romance roundup for October, and it’s shaping up to be a month full of magical bonds, swoony rivals, elegant ballrooms, festive charm, and star-studded sparks. Whether you’re in the mood for something cozy, dramatic, or larger than life, these stories are ready to sweep you away.  

Which of these new releases are making it onto your TBR? Let me know in the comments.

Happy reading

Eve x

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