October 2025 list by Bonnie Bradford
 
The battle of the bookshops : a novel by Poppy Alexander
The Battle of the Bookshops
by Poppy Alexander

A young woman is determined to save her great-aunt's beloved bookshop from extinction by the shiny new competition -- which also happens to be run by the handsome son of her family's rivals.

The Cruel Dawn by Rachel Howzell Hall
The Cruel Dawn
by Rachel Howzell Hall

A god’s wrath is unforgettable.
Her love, even more dangerous.
This is Vallendor--
where gods bleed, realms fall, and one woman stands between salvation and ruin.  
Vallendor series.


Everything is probably fine : a novel by Julia London
Everything is Probably Fine
by Julia London

After a workplace meltdown threatens her promotion, Lorna Lott is forced into a 30-day wellness program where, with help from a quirky neighbor and his dad, she confronts her past, gains self-acceptance, and a takes chance on happiness.

For the record : a novel by Emma Lord
For the Record
by Emma Lord

Once the most notorious rivals in the music scene, pop princess Mackenzie Waters and punk rockstar Sam Blaze electrified audiences as their bands clashed on stage, but behind the scenes, their simmering tension grew into something more...

The French kitchen : a novel by Kristy Cambron
The French Kitchen
by Kristy Cambron

As Paris rebuilds in the aftermath of World War II, Kat Fontaine never expected the skills she learned in a French chateau kitchen to be the key that unlocks the secrets swirling in her new post-war life.

Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa
Gabriela and His Grace
by Liana De la Rosa

A scandalous arrangement between a hellion heiress and destitute duke reveals truths that neither can outrun…Rebellious Gabriela Luna Valdes seeks freedom from suitors aboard a ship to Mexico, where she clashes with the estate-seeking rake, the Duke of Whitfield. 
Luna Sisters series.


He Falls First by Jill Shalvis
He Falls First
by Jill Shalvis

Forced to start over in a small town with her grandmother and brother, Penny Rose is a wary chef trying to guard her heart. But a charming contractor with a hero complex keeps breaking through her defenses.  
Colburn Brothers series.


The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn : a novel by Valerie Bowman
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn
by Valerie Bowman

Ellie Lawson is a young event planner who returns to her family’s inn on an apple orchard to help run their Harvest Festival—only to find herself butting heads with the handsome son of the apple orchard’s owners.
Honeycrisp Orchard Romance series.


The incredible kindness of paper : a novel by Evelyn Skye
The Incredible Kindness of Paper
by Evelyn Skye

Can one random act of kindness change the trajectory of a life? Decades after a mysterious childhood bond is severed, Chloe and Oliver navigate adult loneliness and lingering trauma in New York City, until a trail of yellow origami roses rekindles memories, hope, and the possibility of reconnection.

Let's give 'em pumpkin to talk about by Isabelle Popp
Let's Give 'em Pumpkin to Talk About
by Isabelle Popp

She’s a little edgy. He’s a lot of sunshine. Love’s about to catch them completely off gourd…  A spicy, small town, fall romance you can read in one sitting!

Love arranged by Lauren Asher
Love Arranged
by Lauren Asher

One fake relationship with an expiration date.
"When my business is threatened, I'm forced into teaming up with Lorenzo to save it. All I need to do is help him win the mayoral election, and he promises to protect my shop. Turns out I'm not cut out for fake relationships, but Lorenzo? He isn't capable of a real one."  Lakefront Billionaires series.


Love is an open book by Chandra Blumberg
Love is an Open Book
by Chandra Blumberg

Mia Brady, a romance novelist with writer's block, and her best friend Gavin Lane test out romance tropes to inspire the last book in her series. It's fun, but as they find themselves caught up in ever-increasing relationship situations, Mia is not prepared for the flame that ignites between them.

My best friend's earl by Bethany Bennett
My Best Friend's Earl
by Bethany Bennett

Free-spirited Constance, eager to escape monotony, agrees to help a reluctant bride escape her engagement, only to clash with the bride's fiancé, the orderly Earl of Southwyn, whose structured world unravels in the face of unexpected passion.  Bluestocking Booksellers series.

Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood
Uncharmed
by Lucy Jane Wood

A "perfect" witch must learn to embrace imperfection and live for herself in this cozy cottage-core fantasy sprinkled with love, laughter, and magic.

Until the World Falls Down by Jordan Lynde
Until the World Falls Down
by Jordan Lynde

Labyrinth meets Beauty and the Beast in this spellbinding, sexy romantasy about a woman with a broken heart, the seductive immortal who imprisons her, the magical labyrinth that may be her salvation, and the dangerous attraction that could destroy them both.

Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer
Warrior Princess Assassin
by Brigid Kemmerer

Fates collide and passions ignite with three characters torn between chasing, betraying, and craving each other: a princess caught between duty and desire, the fearsome warrior king she’s promised to, and the assassin tasked with hunting them down.  Braided Fate series.

Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings
Well, Actually
by Mazey Eddings

Eva Kitt is forced to confront her ex Rylie Cooper on a live episode of her show, where Rylie makes her a deal: allow him to take her on a series of dates to make up for his toxic behavior, then debrief them all on his channel.

Zomromcom by Olivia Dade
Zomromcom
by Olivia Dade

Teaming up with your neighbor during a zombie outbreak is a no-brainer, but if it turns out he’s a vampire...