It’s a bookish month for all readers

The literary world is buzzing with anticipation as September 2025 brings an extraordinary lineup of new releases that promise to captivate readers across every genre. From heart-wrenching contemporary fiction to pulse-pounding fantasy romance, this month’s book releases offer something for every literary appetite. Whether you’re craving the emotional depth of Sally Rooney’s latest exploration of grief and family dynamics, the supernatural intrigue of dark fantasy debuts, or the swoon-worthy romance of enemies-to-lovers tales, September’s collection delivers in spades.

This curated selection showcases the diversity and richness of modern storytelling, featuring both beloved established authors and exciting new voices making their mark on the literary scene. Get ready to update your to-be-read pile with these compelling new titles that are set to dominate bookshelves and reading lists throughout the fall season.

Scroll below to see our curated guide on the most anticipated books to read in September 2025. If you’re looking for more books to get lost in, then check out our other book guides here.

All the best books to read in September 2025: 

Burn Bright 

Krista & Becca Ritchie

Nostalgic, messy and endearing, Burn Bright is a second-generation book series following the iconic Kiss The Sky couple’s kids. The book follows Ben Cobalt, the sixth-born son of a billionaire American royalty and a former hockey prodigy who quit college sports and now finds himself the black sheep of the Cobalt Empire, moving in with his four older brothers in New York City after hitting rock bottom in Philadelphia. Living with his tight-knit family while harbouring a giant secret creates chaos, especially as he clashes with his oldest brother, Charlie, leading him to seek help from Harriet Fisher—a grumpy, punk-rock girl with a troubled past who’s already antagonised one Cobalt brother. When an undeniable attraction ignites between Ben and Harriet, she expects the flames to die out, but as their connection deepens and Ben’s secrets threaten to surface, falling for a Cobalt brother might become the Shakespearean tragedy she can’t rewind. 

Release Date: 2 September

Wild Reverence 

Rebecca Ross

“And I wondered how it was possible for my heart to miss something that I had never experienced,”—if this doesn’t hook you, then we still recommend you stick around. Returning with a riveting fantasy romance after The Letters of Enchantment series, Rebecca Ross is bringing us a mortal and immortal love story where two souls fall in love through ink before ever meeting in a warlike world. The book sees Vincent of Beckette, who writes to Matila, the goddess of her clan and a humble messenger with magic, whispering confessions and vulnerabilities to each other until one night when his requests for help go unanswered, things between them change. 

Release Date: 2 September

Fearful 

Lauren Roberts

If you’re still reeling from what happened in the Powerless trilogy, then it’s time to go back to Ilya to get a glimpse of more woe. Undeniably heartbreaking, fantastical, and spellbinding, Fearful is a novella set through the eyes and mind of Kitt Azer. Set during the events of Fearless in the Powerless trilogy, the book follows Mara, who never intended to return to the kingdom of Ilya until the king makes a life-altering decision that piques Death’s interest in understanding Kitt Azer’s mind and his potential fate in the Mors. As Mara spends time observing the king and castle inhabitants, she’s reminded that life encompasses more than death—it includes love—but even pure intentions can spark revenge and power struggles, and fate will ultimately claim them all as they navigate the costs of living, ruling, loving and inevitably, dying.

Release Date: 2 September

Wild Card

Elsie Silver

Age gap? Check. Hot fire pilot? Check. Ex-boyfriend’s dad? Checkmate. Bringing us a downright messy, angsty and piping hot will-they-won’t-they in her final book in the Rose Hill series, Elsie Silver is about to serve us gold on a platter. Wild Card follows Sebastian Rousseau, a single dad trying to mend his fragile relationship with his son, but what he didn’t expect was to have his son’s ex-girlfriend—the woman of Sebastian’s dreams—living under the same roof as him. The worst part? They find themselves drawn to each other—a mutual longing that’s borderline unbearable. 

Release Date: 9 September

People Watching

Hannah Bonam-Young

Emotionally, sexy and lovable, Hannah Bonam-Young is going to make us swoon yet again. People Watching follows Prudence Welch, who has settled into a quiet life working at her father’s gas station and caring for her mother, who has Early Onset Alzheimer’s, until the arrival of enigmatic wanderer Milo Kablukov in his bumper sticker-covered van changes everything. When Prue strikes up an unlikely friendship with the adventurous Milo—who’s only in town to help his brother but finds himself drawn to stay—their connection leads to a wild arrangement involving casual-sex lessons at Prue’s request. Still, as their chemistry intensifies and their temporary setup deepens into something more meaningful, both must decide whether they’re ready to take the ultimate leap together beyond their comfort zones.

Release Date: 9 September

Game On

Ki Stephens

Lovers of sports romance rejoice, you’ve got something sizzling coming your way. Game On follows Ella Davie as she trades her life in England for a year in Nashville with one goal—proving herself on her new school’s elite cheer squad—but she hadn’t planned on meeting gorgeous star quarterback Hudson Fox on her first evening in America. Though Hudson has sworn off temptation this year, especially the new English cheerleader he finds impossible to ignore, their initial “just one night” pact quickly shatters when they’re forced to spend more time together. As Ella discovers that tumbling from the pyramid is the least of her worries, she finds herself falling hard for the quarterback in a way that threatens everything she came to Nashville to achieve.

Release Date: 9 September

Intermezzo

Sally Rooney

Are you looking for a good book to cry to? Don’t fret, because we’ve got you covered. In this exquisitely moving story from global phenomenon Sally Rooney, two grieving brothers—Peter, a successful Dublin lawyer in his thirties who’s medicating himself to sleep while struggling with relationships between his enduring first love Sylvia and college student Naomi, and Ivan, a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player who sees himself as socially awkward—navigate the early weeks of bereavement following their father’s death. As Peter battles his internal demons and Ivan becomes rapidly and intensely involved with Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, both brothers and the people they love enter a new interlude of desire, despair and possibility while discovering how much one life can hold without breaking in this powerful exploration of grief, love, and family.

Release Date: 23 September

Tourist Season

Brynne Weaver

Sinister, funny and such a good time, Tourist Season will be right up your alley if you loved Butcher and Blackbird from The Ruinous Love Trilogy. Set in a seaside town of colourful homes, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count, the dark romance follows Harper Starling, a serial killer with skilled gardening skills and her biggest problem, Nolan Rhodes, a devilishly handsome man who is good with a blade and is out hunting down Harper for revenge. But what they didn’t expect was to strike a truce when an amateur true crime investigator came to town. If you love slow-burning enemies-to-lovers romance where they’re battling destruction and desires, this is a must-read. 

Release Date: 23 September

Alchemised

SenLinYu

From the author who brought you Manacled, SenLinYu is making her dark fantasy debut with Alchemised. The book follows Helana Marino, a former alchemist turned prisoner of war with suppressed memories, who finds herself captive in a world ruled by corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers after the brutal defeat of her Resistance allies. Though official records claim she was merely an insignificant healer, Helena’s mysterious memory loss from the months before her capture makes her enemies suspect she may be hiding vital secrets about the Resistance’s final plans, leading them to send her to the High Reeve—one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers—who is tasked with unearthing her buried memories. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena must fight to protect her lost history and preserve what remains of herself while uncovering the dark secrets of both her prison and her captor, no matter the cost. Dark, gripping and passionate, this is a book all Dramoine lovers will love! 

Release Date: 23 September

Soul Searching

Lyla Sage

We’re heading to Sweetwater Peak, Wyoming! Brimming with spirits, unhinged characters and love, Soul Searching is Lyla Sage’s newest supernatural romance about Collins Carwright, who reluctantly returns to her hometown to save her parents’ antique shop. But when she rents a room above Brady Cooper’s upholstery shop, she discovers it’s filled with spirits, ones that are freezing her out. As their temporary arrangement brings them closer together, both Collins and Brady, along with the supernatural forces surrounding them, begin to wonder if what started as a practical solution might become something permanent.

Release Date: 30 September

Bad For Business

Kat Singleton

Returning to Pembroke Hill, Bad for Business is the second book in Kat Singleton’s newest series. If you love enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity, then put this in your TBR list. The book follows a black cat, a PR rep, Camille, who has to make sure the troublemaker, a golden retriever billionaire, Ryker, stays in the media’s and his parents’ good books. Dotted with chaotic banters, pent-up tension, and unbearable yearning, this book is full of fun. 

Release Date: 23 September

What Fury Brings

Tricia Levenseller

Tricia Levenseller is finally making her adult fantasy debut, and we’re brimming with excitement. What Fury Brings is a sexy, empowering romantasy featuring Olerra, a warrior princess vying for the throne, who must kidnap and train a husband to take her rightful place as queen. But, to outmanoeuvre her treacherous cousin, she needs the best. Fortunately, their greatest enemy’s second-born prince is renowned for his stunning looks and gentle, compliant nature, making him the ideal candidate to solidify her claim to the throne. However, Sanos, the true heir to the Kingdom of Brutus, who despises the concept of female-ruled societies, was the one who was accidentally kidnapped in place of his younger brother during a drunken prank. Though Sanos desperately needs to escape before his real identity is discovered, his growing fascination with his Olerra leaves him increasingly uncertain about what he actually desires.

Release Date: 23 September

Fake Skating

Lynn Painter

Following the aesthetics of Better Than The Movies, Fake Skating is Lynn Painter’s newest romantic comedy, which follows childhood sweethearts—Dani and Alec—as they reunite in Minnesota, a hockey-loving town. But, teenage Alec—the hockey god in town—isn’t how Dani remembers. When circumstances force Dani and Alec into a fake relationship, their pretend romance quickly becomes anything but simple. Charming, classic, and cute, this is one for the hopeless romantics. 

Release Date: 30 September

Every Spiral of Fate

Tahereh Mafi

The highly anticipated fourth novel in Tahereh Mafi’s Woven Kingdom romantasy series follows the wedding day of the Jinn queen Alizeh and Cyrus, the enigmatic ruler of Tulan, where their union is overshadowed by a deadly blood oath that binds Alizeh to kill the man she’s falling in love with to fulfil an ancient prophecy and free her people. As Prince Kamran closes in and war looms, Alizeh must discover her magical powers while she and Cyrus flee with their allies on dragon-back to the legendary mountains of Arya, where devastating revelations about the Tulanian king will shatter everything they thought they knew. Brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, desperate confessions, and impossible decisions, Every Spiral of Fate delivers a love so powerful it rewrites destinies in this breathtaking continuation of the saga, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir.

Release Date: 30 September

Burning Daylight

Emily Mcintire 

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this modern-day rendition is dotted with even more darkness, passion and shadows. The dark romance books see Juliette Calloway, daughter of Rosebrook Falls’ most powerful family, living a life of luxury and lies while yearning to escape her polished perfection, until she meets Roman Montgomery—a charming, mysterious man who doesn’t officially exist as the secret heir to an empire built on danger and a generations-old feud. Their instant chemistry ignites into a passionate romance built on no names and no pasts, but when Roman is called back to claim his inheritance, they discover their families are sworn enemies and their love is not just forbidden but impossible. In a town built on secrets and blood, every kiss becomes a betrayal, every stolen moment a risk, and their undeniable passion transforms into the most dangerous thing of all.

Release Date: 30 September

Crazy in Love

Laura Pavlov

The book everyone has been waiting for in the series is finally here! In this small town, a billionaire enemies-to-lovers romance, the mutual hatred between Bridger Chadwick and Emilia Taylor runs deep until she sets her mind to prove him wrong and goes all in. When this brooding, heartless billionaire realises he may have misjudged the sunshine-and-rainbows woman who owns the local floral shop, he discovers that fancy gifts won’t fix their vendetta—she wants a sincere apology, something that may be more than his guarded heart can give. But when the first tear rolls down her cheek, something inside his cold, jaded heart cracks, and he realises it still works and beats for the one woman he never saw coming in this grumpy/sunshine standalone romance about vulnerability, redemption and unexpected love.

Release Date: 30 September