As the leaves turn golden and October’s crisp air sets the mood, it’s the perfect season to curl up with stories of love, passion, and heart-stirring connections. From sizzling romance and second-chance love to magical encounters and holiday flings, this month’s releases promise to sweep readers off their feet. Curated by Storizen, this list of the best love and romance books to read in October 2025 showcases a selection of novels that will tug at your heartstrings, ignite your imagination, and remind you why we can never resist a good love story.
1. Mate by Ali Hazelwood
In this sizzling and suspenseful companion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Bride, a human–werewolf hybrid and an Alpha defy destiny, politics, and desire itself. Serena Paris, the world’s first Human-Were hybrid, was meant to unite divided species—but instead, her existence sparks chaos. Hunted by Weres, Vampyres, and Humans alike, she’s forced to seek protection from the one man she swore to avoid: Koen Alexander, the powerful and uncompromising Alpha of the Northwest pack. Koen’s word is law, and his instinct to protect Serena runs deeper than duty—it’s primal. But as dark forces close in and secrets from Serena’s past threaten to destroy everything, passion collides with peril. Only together can they face the coming storm… or be torn apart by it.
2. Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
Alchemy of Secrets from global bestseller Stephanie Garber plunges readers into a dazzling, mysterious world where magic, deception, and danger intertwine. Holland St. James enrolls in Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, a class held in an old movie theatre by the enigmatic Professor, who spins tales most students dismiss as fiction. But Holland knows magic is real, and her quest for truth propels her into a hidden, intoxicating world at the heart of Los Angeles—where nothing is as it seems. Guided by a magnetic stranger who claims he’s sent to save her, Holland must navigate a web of lies, secrets, and deadly ultimatums, or risk having her magical reality turn from a Hollywood fantasy into a nightmare. With Garber’s signature cinematic flair, Alchemy of Secrets fuses spellbinding intrigue, mystique, and suspense, transporting readers into a world as enchanting as it is treacherous.
3. Breathe With Me by Becka Mack
From bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the electrifying conclusion to her steamy hockey romance series, where love, passion, and resilience are put to the ultimate test. Cara Hunter is fearless, self-made, and never one to surrender—except to Emmett Brodie, hockey’s hottest player, whose devotion to her is absolute. Together, they’re the ultimate power couple, but when they decide to start a family, the journey is far from easy. Faced with the crushing challenges of infertility, their bond is tested like never before, pushing them to their emotional and physical limits. With everything on the line, Cara and Emmett must confront the hardest question of all: can their love survive when even hope feels just out of reach?
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4. The Defender by Ana Huang
No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Ana Huang returns with the next sizzling installment in the Gods of the Game series, where temptation and desire collide with fame and ambition. Vincent DuBois, captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the league’s top athletes, should have it all—but danger and an irresistible temptation arrive when he’s forced to secretly share a flat with his coach’s daughter, Brooklyn Armstrong. As a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, Brooklyn has learned to keep her focus—but Vincent’s charm, confidence, and proximity make that nearly impossible. When their living situation sparks a high-stakes bet, boundaries blur and emotions ignite, forcing Vincent to consider breaking every rule he’s ever played by—and Brooklyn to wonder if a relationship with the game’s golden boy could actually work.
5. Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder
He’s here to fix her house… and maybe her heart. Merritt Valentine, once a chart-topping singer-songwriter, retreated from the spotlight after a career-shattering breakdown, seeking solace in her sister’s quiet town of Crested Peak, Colorado. Now, ready to reclaim her life, Merritt embarks on renovating the home she purchased—and the charming local contractor, Nikolaos Petrakis, is the perfect man for the job. Niko, wary after his own heartbreak, swore off dating townies, yet he can’t ignore the pull toward Merritt, whose brilliance and fiery personality both frustrate and intrigue him. As sparks fly amid paintbrushes and power tools, denying their attraction could be impossible—and giving in might just be exactly what they both need.
6. Never Over by Clare Gilmore
In this swoony second-chance romance, Paige Lancaster must confront the one who broke her heart to find the inspiration she’s been missing. At twenty-five, Paige is one contract away from pursuing her dream of writing songs—but a music industry professional warns that she’s been holding back, softening her lyrics to avoid reliving the pain of an old flame. On a bold impulse, Paige reaches out to Liam Bishop, the man who first guided her career, with a daring request: date her, then break her heart again, so she can capture those raw, songworthy emotions. Over two months of shared hotel rooms, past resentments, and present-day flirtations during Liam’s summer work travels, the exes must navigate the tension between their growing chemistry and the rules of their agreement. As their feelings intensify, Paige and Liam face a choice between creating art for the sake of it—or giving in to a love that might be worth everything.
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7. The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss
What if the love of your life could watch the story of your past? On a foggy night, Ellie and her fiancé Drake stumble upon a hidden, glamorous cinema where the screen doesn’t show movies—it shows their own formative memories. Intrigued but wary, Drake reluctantly returns with Ellie, who is determined to unravel a haunting night from her past that she can’t fully recall. As the cinema reveals moments closer to the present, both begin to confront secrets they’ve kept from each other. With their wedding looming, they must decide whether confronting their pasts will strengthen their bond—or change the course of their future. Filled with warmth, subtle magic, and emotional depth, The Second Chance Cinema is a moving exploration of love, memory, and the choices that shape our lives.
8. Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk
Is a fake boyfriend really just for Christmas? Laura planned for a quiet holiday—just herself, a bottle of wine, and house-sitting for a stranger—but a case of mistaken identity whisks her away to the snowy Scottish Highlands with Callum and his entire family. Between cosy sleeper trains, charming pubs, and breathtaking winter landscapes, what was meant to be a no-strings-attached Christmas quickly turns magical. Callum is irresistible, funny, and their “fake” chemistry feels all too real. As sparks fly, Laura must decide: is this a fleeting holiday fling, or could it be the start of something more?
9. Forever in Alaska by Belle Calhoune
In the charming town of Moose Falls, a holiday coworker charade begins to feel surprisingly real. Landon Stone, the youngest of three brothers, returns home to please his grandmother Hattie, who dreams of her grandsons finding love and taking over the family business. When Hattie assumes Landon is involved with his stunning colleague, Bailey Daniels, he seizes the opportunity to play along—and persuades Bailey to join the ruse. Bailey, torn between her admiration for Hattie and her growing attraction to the nerdy, lovable Landon, soon finds pretending to be smitten effortlessly easy. But as they work together and spend evenings crafting the perfect Christmas for Hattie, the lines between pretense and passion blur—forcing them to wonder if the only people they’re fooling this holiday season are themselves.
Whether it’s navigating forbidden attraction, rediscovering a lost love, or getting swept away in magical or holiday romance, the best love and romance books to read in October 2025 offer stories that celebrate the many facets of love. Curated by Storizen, this collection ensures that your October is filled with heartfelt passion, irresistible chemistry, and unforgettable characters who will stay with you long after the final page. So grab a cozy blanket, a cup of your favorite drink, and let these captivating tales of romance transport you into worlds where love reigns supreme.
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