The Hottest Book Releases of July 2025
This heatwave is no joke. Wait, is that the sun turning up the notch? Nope. It's these hot book releases of July 2025. This month marks a stunning, anticipated debut by Brigitte Knightley; awaited sequels from Sangu Mandanna and Jennifer Lynn Barnes and an exciting standalone from Lynn Painter.
Are you curious to learn more about these books? Continue reading to discover our top drops of this month.
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley — July 8
Meet Brigitte Knightly, your next favorite fan fiction writer-turned-published author. She has moved past her days of Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy ships to release The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy. In the debut, Osric Mordaunt is a ruthless assassin in dire need of healing. Unfortunately, the healer he needs is his nemesis, Aurienne Fairhrim, who represents everything good in this world. Will Aurienne be able to put their differences aside to do her job?
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Rose in Chains by Julie Soto — July 8
You might know Julie Soto from her contemporary romance books, but Rose in Chains will be her first foray into romantasy.
The dark forces of Bomard have conquered the Eversuns. As a result, fearless royal Briony Rosewood must take a leap of faith to save her castle. Unfortunately, she has lost her magic, freedom and her brother. And it only gets more complicated when she's sold to Toven, her evil but forbidden infatuation.
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna — July 15
Sera Swan is one of the most powerful witches in Great Britain. Well, was, because she used most of her powers to resurrect her great-aunt. These days, she spends her time helping her aunt run an inn. But when she discovers an old spell, she realizes she might have the chance to resort her powers. Luckily, handsome and icy historian Luke Larsen knows exactly how to help her.
Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter — July 15
Abi Mariano is a professional cleaner. In theory, she should never have an infestation. But her apartment building has a bug outbreak, forcing her to find other housing. She has the perfect opportunity to stay in the penthouse she cleans. After all, the owner, Declan Powell, is out of the state. That's all fine and dandy, until she wakes up and his parents have come to visit and believe she is his girlfriend. For Declan, it's kind of the perfect opportunity to get his parents off his back about finding a partner.
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst — July 15
Set in the world of The Spellshop, The Enchanted Greenhouse introduces you to Terlu Perna, a law-breaking spell-caster. As punishment for her actions, she's turned into a statue for all eternity. Hundreds of years later, she awakes on an island, where the only other resident is a grumpy islander. Except he's not so grumpy—he feeds her, gives her clothes and lets her lives with him. But as the magic sustaining them begins to fade, she must uncover the source of its power.
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Love Is a War Song by Danica Nava — July 22
Avery Fox made an artistic statement about her Native American heritage with her nearly nude photoshoot for Rolling Stone. However, it turned her into a social pariah. In search of an escape, Avery returns to her estranged grandmother's ranch in Oklahoma. The rez is also home to Lucas, a loyal worker at Red Fox Ranch. Avery is everything he despises, but he might soon realize there is more to the picture.
Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes — July 29
Jennifer Lynn Barnes started a new series in 2024 with The Grandest Game. It's the spinoff of Avery Grambs and the Hawthorne brothers' Inheritance Games. This time, Avery is in charge, offering several hopefuls a chance to get rich. We left on a cliffhanger, but we will get one step closer to unveiling who will win this multimillion-dollar prize.
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