Summer 2025 is coming in hot—and so are these spicy reads! Don’t let the adorable covers fool you; beneath the pastel illustrations and flirty fonts lie some seriously steamy stories packed with our favorite tropes and all the slow-burn tension we crave. Plus, let’s be honest—decorative sprayed edges are having a moment, and if loving a book for its aesthetic appeal is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

King of Envy by Ana Huang (4/29)

Vuk Markovic is a reclusive, scarred billionaire who’s obsessed with the one woman he can’t have—his best friend’s fiancée. Ayana Kidane is a supermodel in a fake engagement, just trying to escape her controlling agency. Sparks fly when the two are thrown together, but secrets and pasts threaten to unravel everything. King of Envy is a dark, steamy billionaire romance full of forbidden tension and moral gray areas.

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What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon (5/6)

In this steamy, second-chance romance, Dani flees a messy life in the U.S. for a job in Amsterdam—only to run into her high school ex, Wouter. When a fake marriage becomes their mutual solution to stay in the country and claim an inheritance, old sparks reignite. But as their chemistry deepens, Dani must decide if this unexpected love story is just another detour—or the real destination.

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Dream on, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake (5/13)

When Hollywood star Dylan Monroe lands in small-town Clover Lake to film a rom-com and prove she’s more than a nepo baby, she’s shocked to discover her local guide is Ramona Riley—her first kiss. Ramona, once a promising art student, gave up her dreams to care for family and now works at the town café, never expecting a second chance at love or career. As sparks reignite and dreams resurface, both women must choose between the lives they know and the future they could build together.

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Caught Up by Navessa Allen (6/10)

Nico “Junior” Trocci lives in a world of danger and darkness, but he’s never been able to forget Lauren—the sweet, bookish girl he once pushed away. Now she’s all grown up, bold, sexy, and dipping her toes into a seductive world that pulls Junior in deeper than he ever expected. With explosive chemistry, intense obsession, and a morally gray hero who doesn’t play by the rules, this dark romance blurs the lines between desire and destruction.

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Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws (6/17)

When a grumpy, tatted mountain man ends up sharing a room with his sworn enemy at a tropical wedding, sparks—and insults—start to fly. What begins as a forced truce turns steamy, and once they’re back home, she’s asking him to be her wingman in more ways than one. This hilarious, spicy enemies-to-lovers romance is packed with meddling family, tropical heat, and surprising heart.

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Overruled by Lana Ferguson (7/1)

Two rival divorce lawyers agree to keep things strictly physical—but when sparks fly outside the bedroom, resisting love becomes the real challenge. Danica is laser-focused on making partner, until her steamy secret fling with charming opponent Ezra threatens to upend her carefully controlled world. As professional lines blur and emotions rise, she’s forced to decide if risking her heart is worth the biggest win of her career.

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Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter (7/1)

In Ready to Score, two fiercely competitive women on opposite sides of the football field clash over the same dream job—and can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. Jade is all ambition and no distractions, until the infuriatingly hot new art teacher, Francesca, shows up and flips her game plan upside down. With spicy chemistry, sharp banter, and big feelings, this sapphic romance proves that sometimes love is the real win—if they’re brave enough to go for it.

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Rhinestone Ropes by Ashley Bennett (7/15)

We don’t know much yet about Rhinestone Ropes, but we’re already counting down to its release. With queer cowgirl romance and a summer Rainbow Ranch setting, it’s giving everything we want from our current cowboy romance moment—just with a sparkly twist. Hot cowgirls? Yes, please!

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The Deathless One by Emma Hamm (8/5)

In this dark and spicy romantasy, a murdered princess makes a blood-bound deal with the god of death to reclaim her life and save her kingdom. As Jessamine works alongside the cunning and irresistible Deathless One, their alliance grows dangerously seductive—blurring the line between vengeance and desire. With high stakes, haunting magic, and slow-burn spice, this first book in Emma Hamm’s trilogy delivers the kind of romance fantasy fans crave.

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If Not For My Baby by Kate Golden

When Clementine Clark joins Irish rockstar Halloran’s U.S. tour as a backup singer, she expects a paycheck—not sparks. But the quiet, poetic frontman quickly challenges her guarded heart and long-buried musical dreams. As the spotlight heats up, so does their connection, making Clementine wonder if this duet could be more than a one-hit wonder.

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Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings (8/5)

In this hilarious and spicy second-chance romance, chaotic Eva Kitt agrees to publicly date her ex—now a viral social media darling—in exchange for content and closure. What starts as revenge-fueled banter for the internet soon turns into something real, forcing Eva to question if the man who once ghosted her might actually be the one. With black cat/golden retriever vibes and Mazey Eddings’ signature charm, this one’s a swoony slow burn with bite.

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Love Arranged by Lauren Asher (8/19)

In the final Lakefront Billionaires book, a fake relationship between old flames Lorenzo and Lily gets complicated when real feelings start to surface. He’s running for mayor and needs a PR boost—she needs help saving her business—but their shared past makes playing pretend anything but simple. As sparks fly behind the scenes, the lines between fake and forever begin to blur.

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