Must-Read Romances Publishing in Winter 2025! #bookrecommendations

Each season brings hundreds of new book releases, and I eagerly look forward to discovering the ones I’m most excited to read. Must-Read Romances Publishing in Winter 2025! is the first in a four-part series showcasing the books that have captured my interest this season. Without further ado, let me share the romance reads that caught my eye! Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf.

The Must-Read Romances Publishing in Winter 2025 List:

Publishing The Week of January 7:

Emily Walker’s orderly world is thrown into chaos when her long-time nemesis, Jack Bennett, returns to Rome, Kentucky, after calling off his engagement. Now her colleague and neighbour, Jack is ready to renovate his house and focus on his bestselling mystery novels, but he also can’t resist provoking Emily at every turn. Their fiery rivalry takes an unexpected turn when Emily accidentally risks exposing her secret career as a romance author and must enlist Jack’s help to retrieve her manuscript. As they team up, their antagonism begins to shift, leading to a surprising connection that could change their story forever.

Publishing The Week of January 21:

If The Ring Fits is a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com about Adrian, a multi-millionaire investment banker, and Rowena, a STEM software engineer, who unexpectedly find themselves in a fake engagement. Adrian invents a fiancée to impress his CEO, while Rowena, recently unemployed, pregnant, and out of options, agrees to the ruse. Their rules are simple: pretend to be madly in love, keep their real lives separate, and absolutely don’t catch feelings. But as their charade brings them closer—especially with shared hotel rooms and no personal space—the line between fake and real begins to blur. What starts as a desperate pact evolves into a messy, complicated, and wonderful love story, proving that the worst days can lead to the best mistakes.

Publishing The Week of February 11:

Aiden Valentine, the jaded host of Baltimore’s romance hotline Heartstrings, finds himself thrust into the limelight when a young girl’s call seeking dating advice for her mum goes viral. That mum, Lucie Stone, is a content single mother with a great job, a close-knit family, and a clever daughter, but suddenly finds her love life—or lack of one—under the city’s spotlight. As Aiden and Lucie navigate the media frenzy and growing public pressure for Lucie to find her happily-ever-after, unexpected sparks ignite between them. Now, Lucie must choose between the picture-perfect romance everyone expects and the imperfect, heartfelt connection forming behind the scenes.

Publishing The Week of February 18:

Aurora York’s life falls apart after the sudden loss of her parents, leaving her lonely and adrift as a public meltdown threatens her career. When a DNA test reveals a blood relative in Sicily, Aurora leaps at the chance to connect with her roots. Welcomed by a vibrant, tradition-rich family, she begins to heal amidst their warmth, her social media fame intriguing the younger generation, and her grandparents offering a different perspective. As she grows closer to a charming Italian man, Aurora starts to rediscover herself, but when a new opportunity pulls her back to the U.S., she must decide whether to return to her old life or embrace a fresh start in Sicily.

Ali Rubin’s free-spirited nature has always led her on unexpected adventures, including a drunken night in London that ended with matching tattoos with a stranger. Now, as she transitions from being a chef in New York City to interning as a wedding planner in her hometown of Baltimore, she’s determined to prove herself to her family. When Ali unexpectedly crosses paths with Graham—the mysterious Brit from her tattoo escapade—their connection rekindles during a magical evening. However, her excitement turns to shock when she discovers Graham is the groom in her first high-profile wedding planning job. With Graham’s family relying on the event to save their struggling hotel and Ali’s career on the line, the two struggle to ignore their growing chemistry, especially as Graham’s engagement is revealed to be a marriage of convenience. With so much at stake, Ali and Graham must decide if risking it all for love is worth the gamble.

Publishing The Week of February 25:

Cecily Foster, a longtime podcast producer, finally gets the chance to host her own show, but there’s a catch: the show will focus on her dating life, and she’ll be mentored by famed dating coach Eliza Cassidy. Reluctant to put her personal life on display—especially after a disastrous work-romance mix in the past—Cecily agrees only to protect her mentee’s job. Things get even more complicated when Cecily feels a spark with Will, a charming photographer she meets by chance, but Eliza forbids her from pursuing him, believing he’s no better than her exes. Torn between following Eliza’s guidance and trusting her own instincts, Cecily must navigate her public and private romantic journeys to discover if lasting love is truly within reach.

Publishing The Week of March 11:

When Hazel is evicted from her Upper East Side apartment and issued an ultimatum by her publisher to meet her next book deadline or be dropped, she impulsively buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen. Hoping the small-town charm will reignite her creativity and entertain her remaining loyal readers, Hazel arrives to find a struggling community. However, inspiration strikes in the form of Cam, her rugged and grumpy contractor, whose animal-loving, community-driven family further draws her in. While it’s all supposed to be research for her book, Hazel soon finds herself questioning what could possibly go wrong—or right—about falling for her new surroundings and the people in it.

Publishing The Week of March 18:

Beth is proud of her Malibu sandwich shop and even prouder of her brother Rick, a surgical resident who rose from foster care to success. Life seems perfect when Rick starts dating her best friend, Jana, and sparks fly between Beth and Jana’s brother. But Beth’s happiness shatters when she catches Rick cheating. Now, she’s torn between protecting her brother or revealing the truth, risking her relationships with Jana and the man she loves. In this emotional and witty story, Beth must navigate love, loyalty, and betrayal to decide how far she’s willing to go for family.

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So there you have it! Must-Read Romances Publishing in Winter 2025! Did I help you find a book or two to add to your reading list? Let me know in the comments!

As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day!

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