8 New Romance Books To Heat Up Your TBR Pile This Fall

Zom Romcom by Olivia Dade — August 5, 2025

Who doesn't love a romance novel with a good supernatural twist just in time for Halloween? In Zom Romcom by Olivia Dade, which is being released on August 5, Edie Brandstrup tries to be a hero and save her neighbor, Gaston "Max" Boucher, from a zombie outbreak. But in an unexpected twist, she gets swept off her feet and saved by him instead.

Spoiler alert: he's not the human Edie believed him to be. Rather, Gaston is a mature vampire who takes a liking to Edie and wants to keep her secure in his bunker during the zombie breach. So, they team up and start to discover a zombie conspiracy while sparks fly.

"Despite the awful timing, Edie finds herself falling for the vampire who's helping her save the world... but all their dangerous plans could end their future before it even begins," per the synopsis.

My Fair Monster by Adrienne Rivera — August 19, 2025

Have you ever wanted to become a horror movie scream queen? Protagonist Corie Nielson in My Fair Monster can relate. At 17 years old, she's Miss Teen Indiana, but wants to pursue a more unconventional path than ordinary pageantry.

So, after she hears about a monster costume contest, in which the winner lands a cash prize and a chance to appear on a regional horror show, Corie sets her sights on the contest. She's already beautiful and charming, too, meaning all she has to do is persuade Everett Robbins, a special effects makeup artist, to help her out.

"But when the contest distracts her from her pageant obligations, Corie must decide which matters–pageants, and her promises to her family, or achieving her horror movie dreams?" the book's synopsis reads.

My Fair Monster is set to hit bookshelves on August 19.

Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver — September 2, 2025

If you're into both ghosts and love triangles, then don't sleep on Crazy Spooky Love. In this fresh tale, Melody Bittersweet comes from a long line of mediums. But instead of interacting with the ghosts her family built their business on, she actually just wants to get rid of them.

So, she opens a different ghost-busting business and sets her sights on getting a trio of ghost brothers to leave an old house. However, she's soon joined by her ex and business rival, Leo Dark, as well as a camera crew with an annoying yet handsome local reporter, Fletcher Gunn.

"With her business on the line, it's up to Melody to work out the brothers' issues, but can she protect her own very susceptible heart from Fletcher's charm? Does she even want to?" the book's synopsis asks.

This page-turning romance is perfect for fall and set to debut on September 2.

It Had to be Him by Adib Khorram — September 2, 2025

As we inch closer to the holidays, it's easier to be a bit more forgiving and willing to give second chances. And in It Had to be Him, protagonist Ramin Yazdani gets another opportunity to swoon his high school crush, Noah Bartlett.

But first, he has to experience a harrowing public dumping by his ex for being too "boring." That's what sets him on a solo trip to Italy, where he bumps into Noah. And honestly, the sparks are reciprocated. Still, Ramin feels obligated to reinvent himself and prove that he's not as dull as his ex thought.

"Soon, Ramin and Noah are tumbling headfirst into a relationship. Only Ramin fears Noah's feelings won't last without Ramin's adventurous new persona–and Noah's not sure he can be the supportive partner Ramin deserves," the synopsis reads.

To see how (or if) their love story pans out, you can purchase It Had to be Him on September 2.

If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia — September 2, 2025

This slow-burn romance set in 1997 has all the fall-time charm you could want. It centers on a businesswoman from Seattle who takes over her mom's bed-and-breakfast in a small Vermont town following her divorce. And after her move, she finds out her new neighbor is a hot single dad named Cliff, who also happens to be a baker.

"Cliff is inescapable. He knows exactly what people need–always. His charm, the way he wears flannel, and even his pastries, make not wanting to be friends with Cliff and his daughters pretty hard," per the synopsis.

Yet even though she's supposed to leave Vermont in three months and return to Seattle, she just can't stop thinking about Cliff.

If It Makes You Happy will be released on September 2, just in time for some swoon-worthy reading sessions.

An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love by Lauren Appelbaum — September 16, 2025

Remote work has become all the rage nowadays, and in An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love, character Mallory Rosen cherishes working from the comfort of her own Seattle abode. However, she winds up inheriting her late grandmother's seaside cottage, and the new property comes with a catch: she has to care for her grandfather.

At first, Mallory just plans to rent out the cottage and check in on her grandfather from time to time. But she soon realizes the cottage requires more work than she thought, forcing her to flee the confines of her city apartment and interact with others IRL.

"Soon, Mal finds herself caught up in senior citizen aerobics, new friendship, nightly chats with Gramps–and in the sparks flying with her charming property manager. Then, just when her new life and chance at love feel worth leaving her safety net behind, she gets the worst notice ever: All employees must return to the office," the synopsis reads.

An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love will be coming to a bookstore near you on September 16.

Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson — September 22, 2025

Gilmore Girls fans rejoice, because we have a brand-new book on the horizon that offers the same nostalgic comfort as the iconic show.

Falling Like Leaves by Misy Wilson follows Ellis, a New York City-born teen who moves to the small town of Bramble Falls, Connecticut, with her mom following her parents' separation. And once there, she comes face to face with an old flame, Cooper Barnett, who's "majorly glowed up."

Yet that's not the only issue. There's also the town's annual fall festival, orchestrated by Ellis' aunt, and at every planning event for the festival, she can't stop encountering Cooper, who doesn't want anything to do with her.

"But the longer she stays in Bramble Falls, the harder it is to pretend she's not falling for this town and the people in it. As her return to Manhattan gets pushed further and further out, Ellis is forced to confront exactly what she wants for her future–and what that means for her present," per the synopsis.

If you're already dying to read this book, keep an eye out for its release on September 2.

Forever in Alaska by Belle Calhoune — October 28, 2025

Last but certainly not least, Forever in Alaska is coming to bookstores on October 28 and will surely deliver some sweet holiday romance vibes.

The plot centers on Landon Stone, who loves his grandmother, Hattie, more than anything. Meanwhile, she wants Landon and her two other grandsons to take the reins of their family business (and find their forever partners).

So, after Landon returns home to Alaska, and Hattie mistakenly believes he's involved with his coworker, Bailey Daniels, he actually goes along with the facade and asks Bailey to get in on their pretend romance.

"Bailey isn't sure if she agrees because she adores Hattie for helping her family through their darkest times... or because she finds the charmingly nerdy Landon completely irresistible. Either way, it's extremely easy to appear totally into him," per the synopsis.

And as the holidays play out, it starts to become apparent that perhaps the only people Landon and Bailey are really lying to are themselves.