We Read These July 2025 Romance New Release Books So You Can Choose Wisely
The biggest twist? Nearly all of these were good!
❤️Beg for Me
Author: J.T. Geissinger
Series: Morally Grey (Book 3)
Our Rating: 4.0/5
Release Date: July 1, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance, Corporate Romance
Tropes: Morally Grey, Dominance/Switch Dynamics, Divorce Recovery, Office Romance
Spice Level: High
Notes: Sophia navigates feeling powerless through a divorce and explores her dominant side with Carter. Chemistry is electric, and the book is refreshing as a standalone.
FAQ
Do I need to read the series? → No, works standalone.
Tone? → Sexy, empowering, morally grey
❤️Overruled
Author: Lana Ferguson
Series: Standalone
Our Rating: 3.75/5
Release Date: July 1, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Second Chance, Friends-to-Lovers, Masks/Hidden Selves, Emotional Vulnerability
Spice Level: Medium
Notes: Two people already hooking up navigate building something more permanent. Explores the freedom of dropping your social masks. Surprising in a good way.
FAQ
Standalone? → Yes
Tone? → Sweet, introspective, heartwarming
💔I Could Be Yours
Author: Helena Hunting
Series: Toronto Terror Universe (adjacent characters)
Our Rating: 3.0/5
Release Date: July 10, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Series Tie-in
Tropes: Therapy/Personal Growth, Friends-to-Lovers, Universe Spin-Off
Spice Level: Medium
Notes: Not very enjoyable past the first third of the book. Heavy-handed therapy talk, which can feel preachy. Needs background knowledge to fully understand.
FAQ:
Standalone? → Kind of, but not ideal
Tone? → Emotional, introspective, heavy
❤️Once Upon a Demon’s Heart
Author: K.M. Moronova
Series: Cruel Fates (Book 1)
Our Rating: 4.0/5
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance
Tropes: Arranged Marriage, Enemies-to-Lovers, War Between Supernatural Factions, Cliffhanger
Spice Level: Medium
Notes: Alira, a demi-god, offers herself in an arranged marriage to stop a war. She marries Kalel, her enemy-turned-lover. Ends on a cliffhanger—brace yourself.
FAQ
Standalone? → No, part of larger story
Tone? → Dark, dramatic, epic
❤️Precious Hazard
Author: Neva Altaj
Series: Perfectly Imperfect Series (Book 11) – works as standalone
Our Rating: 4.0/5
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Arranged Marriage Romance
Tropes: Arranged Marriage, Slow Burn, Family-Obligations, Opposites Attract
Spice Level: Medium
Notes: Arturo and Tara navigate an arranged marriage. Slow-burn romance with strong family motivations.
FAQ
Standalone? → Yes, but really consider reading the series. It’s fantastic.
Tone? → Emotional, slow-burn, danger
