August 2025 Fantasy Romance Book Releases You Don’t Want to Miss
If you're craving new fantasy romance releases this August, you're in for a treat. From villainous love interests and cursed heroines to magical duels and enchanted sea journeys, these upcoming books span every flavor of romantasy. Whether you're into dragons, dark academia, or charming witches, this month’s lineup has something for every kind of reader.
Here are 30 of the most anticipated fantasy romance books hitting shelves this August:
The Deathless One by Emma Hamm
A dark, folkloric fantasy about love, vengeance, and the impossible pull of the underworld. Hamm's lyrical prose makes this a haunting romantic adventure.
Tropes: Death and the Maiden, Bargains with the Dead, Forbidden Magic
Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
A sunshine assistant working for a morally gray villain? Yes, please. Expect hijinks, slow-burn chemistry, and chaotic villainy.
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Villain Romance, Workplace Banter
The Fallen & the Kiss at Dusk by Carissa Broadbent
Book two in the Crowns of Nyaxia universe. Expect political tension, immortal courts, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers vibe.
Tropes: Vampire Romance, Court Politics, Fated Mates
The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown
Bookish fantasy meets secret societies and magical artifacts. Romance bubbles beneath the surface of this cerebral fantasy.
Tropes: Secret Societies, Academic Vibes, Hidden Magic
The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland by Rachael Herron
A whimsical romantic tale wrapped in fate, miracles, and unexpected love. Think cozy magical realism meets fantasy adventure.
Tropes: Prophecy, Second Chances, Fate & Destiny
The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar
Yes, that Louis Sachar (of Holes fame) brings a middle-grade fantasy with heart, magic, and clever twists. Romance is light but present.
Tropes: Magical Castles, Found Family, Coming of Age
To Kill a Badger by Shelly Laurenston
A shifter rom-com featuring a fierce heroine and an even wilder family. Expect sass, spice, and chaotic energy.
Tropes: Shifter Romance, Found Family, Comedy of Errors
Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken
Dark gods, destined war, and the spark of forbidden love. For fans of dramatic high fantasy with sizzling chemistry.
Tropes: Gods & Mortals, Enemies to Lovers, Betrayal
Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley
A cozy small-town fantasy romance with witches, cocktails, and flirty charm. Light and uplifting.
Tropes: Small Town Magic, Witchy Women, Second Chance Romance
Bitten by Destiny by S. Young
A vampire romance with immortal stakes and simmering tension. Part of the True Immortality series.
Tropes: Vampire Romance, Soulmates, Age Gap
Serving My Dragon by Eve Langlais
A spicy paranormal fantasy featuring dragon shifters, mating bonds, and delicious dominance.
Tropes: Fated Mates, Dragon Shifter, Alpha Hero
Endless Anger by Sav R. Miller
A dark, gritty fantasy romance with complex power plays and a morally grey lead. Book one in the Monsters Within series.
Tropes: Enemies with Chemistry, Revenge, Morally Grey MCs
The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood & Boyfriends by Jamie D’Amato
A light-hearted paranormal rom-com with charm, cheek, and a bit of bite.
Tropes: Vampire Meets Human, Fake Dating, Found Family
Warrior, Princess, Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer
A fierce female-led fantasy with action, politics, and a slow-building romance. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass.
Tropes: Warrior Woman, Political Intrigue, Rivals to Lovers
Mistress of Bones by Maria Z. Medina
A necromancer love story set in a deadly magical world. Expect dark vibes and deep yearning.
Tropes: Death Magic, Antiheroine, Magical Duels
The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren
An emotional fantasy centered around grief, healing, and new love.
Tropes: Lost Love, Magical Realism, Healing Romance
Once a Villain by Vanessa Len
The follow-up to Only a Monster, this YA fantasy explores identity, betrayal, and love on opposite sides of fate.
Tropes: Villain x Hero, Time Travel, Forbidden Love
Villains Are Destined to Die (Vol. 1) by Gwon Gyeoeul
A Korean fantasy romance where the heroine is trapped in an otome game—only she’s playing the villain.
Tropes: Reverse Harem, Isekai, Redemption Arc
Girls of Dark Divine by E.V. Woods
A dark academia fantasy with gothic undertones and slow-burn sapphic romance.
Tropes: Boarding School, Dark Magic, Forbidden Knowledge
Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne
A cozy fantasy romance in a magical tea shop. Part of the Tomkin and the Fox universe.
Tropes: Cozy Fantasy, Slow Burn, Cottagecore Vibes
Woven from Clay by Jenny Birch
A romantic fantasy where weaving magic and personal sacrifice intertwine.
Tropes: Forbidden Magic, Elemental Power, Rebuilding Trust
Lady Dragon by A.M. Strickland
A sapphic dragon-shifter romance full of rebellion, love, and choosing your own fate.
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Sapphic Romance, Rebellion
Dream by the Shadows by Logan Karlie
A romantic gothic fantasy about dreams, memory, and unraveling curses.
Tropes: Dreams and Visions, Memory Loss, Cursed Romance
Sails and Sirens by Cynthia Brubaker
A high-seas adventure with enemies-to-lovers tension between a sailor and a siren.
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Sirens, Pirate Romance
Her Soul for a Crown by Alysha Rameera
A dark fantasy about bargains, curses, and a queen who’ll do anything for her people—including fall in love with a monster.
Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Monster Romance, Fated Love
The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh
A witchy historical fantasy with seductive spells, sea curses, and steamy stakes.
Tropes: Witch Romance, Curses, Secret Identities
The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe
Romantic historical fantasy with a magical twist—perfect for fans of Bridgerton with a fantasy lean.
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Magic in High Society, Secret Affections
Zom Romcom by Olivia Dade
A humorous and sweet paranormal romance featuring zombies, banter, and unlikely love.
Tropes: Paranormal Comedy, Forced Proximity, Opposites Attract
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
A folkloric fantasy filled with forest magic, fae bargains, and eerie whimsy. Kingfisher’s signature charm shines.
Tropes: Cottagecore, Found Family, Soft Magic System
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
While not traditionally romance-heavy, this cerebral fantasy deals with legacy, power, and the buried ache of connection.
Tropes: Academic Fantasy, Past Lives, Mythical Undertones
Final Thoughts
Whether you're craving a cozy witchy romance, a dark godly obsession, or a villain with a tender side, August 2025 is delivering some of the most anticipated fantasy romance releases of the year. Let us know which book you’re most excited to devour, and don’t forget to add them to your TBR before they disappear into the mist.