Summer is ending and fall is upon us! As we gear up for spooky season — and then the festive holidays — a whole slew of new books are out! Here are some of my personal favorites that were released in September of 2025.
A Love Most Brutal by Kath Richards (Morelli Family #2)
Mafia
He’s a mafia don & she’s her family’s enforcer who doesn’t think she has more room in her heart for love.
Review
Havoc by Eva Simmons (Twisted Kings MC #4)
Motorcycle Club
A second chance romance between a biker and the girl who disappeared on him.
One by Mandy Muse
Dark, MMF
Must read Zero to continue this dark ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ retelling.
Review
You’re Next by Tate James (Devil’s Backbone #3)
Why Choose, Secret Society
The thrilling conclusion to the trilogy bringing forward all the answers.
Don’t Make Me Beg by Jeré Anthony (Ashford Falls #2)
Second Chance
A second chance romance between the town princess and her bad boy first love.
Review
Addicted to Glove by Kelly Reynolds (Rose City Roasters #3)
Surprise Pregnancy
She’s an independent professional who finds herself pregnant after one night with her hot, older, single dad, co-worker.
Review
Twisted Play by Poppy Jacobson (Cruel Games duet #1)
Dark, Hockey, Reverse Harem
She’s just trying to protect her father, ends up being blackmailed by the hockey coach and a couple of his players.
Review
Intense by Luna Mason (Beneath The Blaze #3)
Mafia adjacent
Doctor or Serial Killer? Both become both!
Summer Lies & Bourbon Eyes by Emerie Hart
College, Angsty & Emotional
They didn’t know they were almost step-siblings when they met, but their found family and chemistry won’t allow them to keep away from each other.
Review
Beautiful Torment by A. Zavarelli (Empire of Kings #1)
Mafia, Second Chance
He’s back to take his second chance from her after a perceived betrayal.
Review
The Fang Arrangement by Sarah Blue
Witch x Vampire
She’s always had a secret attraction to Vampires, he’s been obsessed with her since they first crossed paths.
— Yael Tygiel