THP’s Top 5 Romance Novels Of 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back on all of the amazing books we’ve read this year! The romance genre had some fantastic releases in 2025, so we seriously struggled narrowing it down to just our top five! From romantasy to supernatural romance and even good old-fashioned rom-coms, romance dominated our reading this year, and we’re so excited to see what 2026 has in store. Be sure to check out our other lists for our top fantasy books and thrillers of the year!

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Build A Girlfriend By Elba Luz

Have you ever wanted to know where a relationship went wrong? Then you’re not alone! The women in Amelia’s family believe they are cursed to have all of their relationships end dramatically. When yet another one of her relationships falls through, Amelia decides that she will find her exes and figure out once and for all why they broke up so that she can finally stop this curse. But when she reunites with Leon, the ultimate ex who broke her heart, she decides it’s the perfect opportunity to use her newfound knowledge to get some revenge. Except things get more complicated as feelings grow. We loved the humour in this story! Amelia’s voice felt fresh and real. We couldn’t help but root for her! The romance was engaging and fun, and perfect for second-chance romance lovers! This one is for all the readers who love a chaotic and messy love story.

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Content Warnings: fire injury, abandonment

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Always Be My Bibi by Priyanka Taslim

After how much we enjoyed The Love Match, we knew we had to read Priyanka Taslim’s latest YA romance! It follows two rich kids from different industry empires as they try to break up their older siblings’ wedding. We loved the setting of Bangladesh, and Priyanka Taslim’s descriptive writing style instantly transported us right into the story alongside Bibi and Sohel. We also couldn’t get enough of Bibi’s hilarious and confident narration! The romance had the perfect amount of slow-burning, and it kept us on the edge of our seats!

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I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm By Mariama J. Lockington

Are you looking for a winter romance book filled with holiday cheer? Then you have to pick up I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm! Told in alternating prose and verse perspectives, it was a unique read that immediately captured our attention. The fake-dating-to-friends-to-lovers trope was adorably done! We were rooting for Juniper and Lyric’s romance from the beginning and kicking our feet over every cute moment between them. We also enjoyed the great balance between light-hearted moments and discussions around difficult topics like abandonment. This is a book we’re sure to revisit every holiday season!

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Content Warnings: abandonment, grief, mention of addiction

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Wings Of Starlight By Allison Saft

Our next 2025 romance book is for everyone who, like us, was dying to hear the love story of Queen Clarion and Lord Milori from the Tinkerbell movies! Allison Saft delivered with her beautiful prose and immersive descriptions of the setting. We were instantly transported into Pixie Hollow and felt like we were right alongside Clarion and Milori. This book also expanded on the world of Pixie Hollow, including different talents and messages from the Pixie Dust Tree. We couldn’t get enough of the sweet, yet tragic love story between Clarion and Milori. This book will make you laugh, cry, and swoon!

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Content Warnings: violence, medical content, grief, mention of death of a parent, self-harm, and death

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Love At Second Sight By F.T. Lukens

Paranormal romance fans, you have to check out Love at Second Sight! F.T. Lukens is back with another LGBTQ+ romance following a teen named Cam, who goes to a supernatural school. When he sees a vision of a student’s murder through the killer’s eyes, Cam suddenly becomes known as a clairvoyant, one of the rarest powers in the supernatural world. As members of the community look to gain his favor, Cam and his friends must work together to prevent the murder, or they could be next. In addition to the sweet romance, this had a great mystery! We loved the ragtag group of characters, and Mateo and Cam had the best slow-burn relationship we couldn’t get enough of!

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Content Warnings: child abuse, hate crime, violence, gaslighting, mention of car accident

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