Best Contemporary Romance Books 2025. Not coincidentally, 2025 is packed full of books that merge fantasy tropes with romance storylines in various combinations and proportions. Romance novels have a unique ability to capture hearts and transport readers to realms full of love, passion, and hope.

Great big beautiful life by emily henry, deep end by ali hazelwood, say you’ll remember me by abby jimenez, if the ring fit. Every contemporary romance book is from a reader’s top 3 picks for 2025.