We Read and Rated These June 2025 Romance Releases For You
Here’s what we thought: Honestly, this was a solid mix of ratings.
We had one Omegaverse, Knot Her Goal by Ari Wright, and it read like the first four books of that series - easy and fun. We liked it (3.75/5) and will read the fifth book when it comes out.
The third and final book in the Carlson Brothers series Double Your Standards by Sarah Blue. This was the best of this series. 4.25/5
The Awakening of a Princess by Samantha de la Porte which had a really cool premise, but a hard to follow execution. 2.75/5
Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws and Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn, both great summer reads at around 400 pages.
Caught Up by Navessa Allen, Dark Prince’s Mate by Anna Zaires/Charmaine Pauls, and Elancer by Jane Washington that we haven’t gotten to yet. But we will.
Knot Her Catch
Author: Ari Wright
Series: MVP: Most Valuable Pack (Book 5)
Our Rating: 3.75/5
Genre: Omegaverse Reverse Harem Sports Romance (Baseball)
Tropes: Why-Choose Reverse Harem, Sports/Baseball Romance, Fake Engagement, Enemies-to-Lovers, Forced Proximity, Plus-Size FMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, Scent Match
Spice Level: Very High (5/5 – explicit and plentiful)
Notes:
Bridget Woods accepts a fake engagement with baseball’s hottest team—the Locke Pack—only to be caught in the fake engagement and have to make it real. They move into her house, and her life, and re why should agreed to the arrangement in the first place.
FAQ:
Standalone? → Yes, it can be read as a standalone. It’s also Book 5 in the MVP: Most Valuable Pack series.
Tone? → Fun, steamy, and emotionally warm
Double Your Standards
Author: Sarah Blue
Series: The Carlson Brothers (Book 3)
Our Rating: 4.25/5
Genre: Contemporary Romance, MFM
Tropes: Forbidden Romance, Twins, Small Town
Spice Level: High
Notes: It starts with an unexpected bang…in the manager’s office at a bar. Twin hilarity ensues, but pretty soon the truth is out and they’re all seeing the possibilities. It’s sweeter and more tender than you expect.
FAQ:
Standalone? → Yes, you can read this as a standalone (it’s Book 3), but you’ll appreciate it more if you read The Carlson Brothers series.
Tone? → Bold, sensual, and fun
The Awakening of a Princess
Author: Samantha de la Porté
Series: The Ashes of Eyrondale (Book 1)
Our Rating: 2.75/5
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Amnesia, Prophecy, Multiple POVs, Magic Realism, Slow Burn, Paranormal Intrigue
Spice Level: Low
Notes: The Princess wakes up surrounded by her friends, only one of which she remembers. The story is about awakening her memories and emotions.
FAQ:
Standalone? → So far, no second book is released
Tone? → World building, passive
Seven Year Itch
Author: Amy Daws
Series: Mountain Men Matchmaker (Book 2)
Our Rating: 3.75/5
Genre: Small-Town Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Tropes: Rivals-to-Lovers, Small Town, Destination Wedding, Humor, Witty Banter
Spice Level: Medium
Notes: A classic tales of enemies to lovers at a wedding.
FAQ:
Standalone? → Yes, works on its own in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series. We haven’t read book 1 yet.
Tone? → Funny, charming, with competitive sparks
Till Summer Do Us Part
Author: Meghan Quinn
Series: Standalone
Our Rating: 3.75/5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Fake Marriage, Forced Proximity, Workplace Romance, Improv Comedy, Fake Couple Camp
Spice Level: Medium
Notes: A fake engagement to a fake marriage for a real promotion.
FAQ:
Standalone? → Yes
Tone? → Light, humorous, perfect summer reading