There’s nothing like the promise of new books to welcome a fresh season. September 2025 offers a treasure trove of stories that readers have been buzzing about for months. Whether you crave drama, fantasy, romance, or mystery, these releases are set to spark conversations and capture imaginations. Here are the Most Anticipated Books of September 2025 you won’t want to miss.
Most Anticipated Books of September 2025
The Primal of Blood and Bone – Jennifer L. Armentrout
Poppy and Casteel face their most perilous challenges yet as old enemies rise and ancient powers stir from their slumber. The Blood Crown has fallen, and from flesh and fire, the Great Conspirator—the true Primal of Death—has returned to the mortal realm in a bid to reclaim ultimate power.
As the gods awaken with blood-soaked secrets, the balance across realms teeters on the edge. Every choice—from past and present—could unravel everything the lovers have fought for and threaten the bonds holding the world together.
Wild Card – Elsie Silver
Set to release on September 9, 2025, Wild Card is the steamy and emotionally charged fourth and final installment in the Rose Hill series. The story flips expectations when the heroine ends up living under the same roof as Sebastian Rousseau—a grumpy, hot-as-hell fire pilot who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend’s dad.
Their forced proximity reignites unresolved tensions and magnetic attraction. The stakes are high—not just because of shocking circumstances, but also the emotional fallout and moral complexities that come with falling for someone who’s paradoxically off-limits yet utterly irresistible.
Wild Reverence – Rebecca Ross
In a prequel set in the Divine Rivals universe, Matilda—youngest goddess of the Under Realm—must navigate a dangerous world where gods kill for power. Gifted with modest messenger magic, she’s thrust into ruthless politics and fragile alliances while hiding a dangerous secret.
Meanwhile, Vincent, a mortal boy haunted by dreams of drowning, connects with Matilda across dreamscapes. Their bond defies the boundaries between realms, forcing both to reassess how much they’re willing to sacrifice in a world that demands ruthless survival.
The Gingerbread Bakery – Laurie Gilmore
Returning to Dream Harbor, Annie Andrews, owner of the Gingerbread Bakery, faces her most heartfelt challenge yet: preparing for her best friend’s wedding alongside Mac, the bar owner and her long-time frenemy. Their history of rivalry and romantic tension now simmers beneath charming small-town chaos.
Jeanie and Logan’s wedding brings familiar faces from past installments, and as the town unites in celebration, Annie and Mac must confront more than icing and pastries—unresolved feelings and the possibility of something sweeter take center stage.
Tourist Season – Brynne Weaver
Set in the quirky seaside town of Cape Carnage, Tourist Season threatens to reveal that the idyllic charm masks something deadly. Harper Starling, a tough-as-nails gardener, protects her town and aging mentor—sometimes by very dark means—while tourists disappear under mysterious and gruesome circumstances.
When a curious amateur true-crime investigator arrives seeking clues about a long-lost serial killer, tension mounts. Their uneasy truce tests boundaries of trust and survival—and proves that in Cape Carnage, love and murder walk dangerously close.
What Fury Brings – Tricia Levenseller
In her adult debut, Levenseller spins a fierce politicized romantasy where Olerra, a warrior general, must kidnap a husband to claim her place as queen—because in the matriarchal kingdom of Amarra, kidnapping is the only way to secure one.
She ends up abducting the wrong prince, and as their three-month deadline for marriage ticks, complicated emotions arise. With no goddess magic over men, Olerra must rely on cunning, tension, and unlikely romance amid political threats that could tear both kingdom and heart apart.
The Impossible Fortune – Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club is back—this time doubling as wedding planners at Coopers Chase when chaos erupts. A best man disappears, a kidnapping shakes the reception, and a deadly code plunges the gang into their most explosive mystery yet.
Elizabeth, still recovering from personal grief, is drawn back into sleuthing alongside Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron. With humor, heart, and razor-sharp twists, they race to uncover the truth—proving that even amid “I dos,” murder doesn’t wait.
Soul Searching – Lyla Sage
Photographer Collins Cartwright returns to Sweetwater Peak after everything falls apart, only to discover her parents’ antique shop is at risk—and the ghosts that once guided her are silent. Her homecoming is anything but peaceful.
She meets Brady, a small-town upholsterer, kind and grounded, offering warmth and quiet attraction. As supernatural forces weave through their slow-burn romance, both must confront past wounds to rebuild hope, family, and maybe—just maybe—a future together.
Alchemised – SenLinYu
Emerging from the viral “Manacled” fanfic legacy, Alchemised reimagines the story in a fresh, original fantasy world. Helena Marino, an alchemist and healer with no memory of her past, is sent to uncover hidden secrets by the necromancers who captured her.
Assigned to the enigmatic High Reeve, Kaine, she must navigate mistrust, trauma, and shadowed allegiances. As they unravel her missing memories, both discover that secrets run deep—and that trust may be their only weapon in a world ruled by death and magic.
We Love You, Bunny – Mona Awad
Sam, once a member of the sinister Smut Salon known as the Bunnies, is now a published author on book tour when she encounters her former frenemies in New England. The reunion is tense, eerie, and brimming with twisted nostalgia.
This sequel to Bunny delves into the dark academia thriller realm. Themes of creative power, rivalry, and manipulation swirl as past demons resurface and the line between fandom and horror blurs once more.
Fake Skating – Lynn Painter
High-school seniors Dani and Alec rekindle their childhood friendship—and emotional baggage—when Dani moves back to climb through divorce fallout. To navigate their awkward reunion—and in small-town hockey culture—they agree to a fake-dating ruse.
Set against Minnesota’s tight-knit, hockey-obsessed backdrop, the story explores community, belonging, and the warmth of connection. It’s a rom-com with heart, ice, and the thrill of finding one’s place in the world.
