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7 Most Anticipated Women’s Fiction and Romance Reads This Week

Need a new page-turner for your TBR? This week’s buzziest picks span heartfelt women’s fiction, hilarious chick lit, and swoon-worthy contemporary romance – and Goodreads readers are adding these titles to their “Want to Read” shelves by the thousands. From fake-relationship rom-coms to second-chance love stories (with a dash of magic!), here are seven new and upcoming releases driving the biggest excitement among readers right now.

Dive in to see what trends are capturing our hearts this week and why these books are topping wishlists!

My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein

Synopsis: Aspiring writer Connie has sworn off “nice guys,” but Henry “Beck” Beckett might be the exception. When Beck needs a pretend wife to fix a lie at work, Connie steps in—kickstarting a fake marriage farce at a secluded writers’ retreat. Their staged kisses quickly feel alarmingly real, and Connie wonders if this fake relationship could become the real thing.

Why Readers Are Excited: Early fans love the sweet, nerdy hero and all the laugh-out-loud awkward tension. The fake marriage and forced proximity tropes deliver an adorable, slow-burn payoff that has rom-com enthusiasts gushing.

Release Date: March 11, 2025

Story of My Life by Lucy Score

Synopsis: Hazel Hart is newly divorced, evicted, and creatively blocked. She impulsively buys a fixer-upper in tiny Story, Pennsylvania, hoping for a fresh start. Enter Cam, the grumpy contractor she convinces to fake date for writing research—strictly professional, of course. Soon, small-town shenanigans and late-night sparks blur the line between business and pleasure.

Why Readers Are Excited: Lucy Score is known for her signature blend of humor and heart. Readers call it a “grumpy-sunshine perfection” and adore the supporting cast that brings cozy, Gilmore Girls-style vibes. Expect laugh-out-loud mishaps and sweet romantic tension.

Release Date: March 11, 2025

The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes

Synopsis: Dr. Lilian “Lily” Estrada hails from a family of women with secret magical gifts. When a trauma at work disrupts Lily’s power to manipulate memories, she returns to her ancestral home in Mexico to heal—and reunites with the first love who got away. Surrounded by mystical flowers and family magic, Lily must confront her past to create the future she truly wants.

Why Readers Are Excited: Fans of magical realism and second-chance romance can’t wait for this enchanting story. Reviewers praise its cultural richness, heartfelt family bonds, and a tender love story reminiscent of Encanto meets Isabel Allende.

Release Date: March 11, 2025

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

Synopsis: Married for 19 years, Jane and Dan are on the brink of divorce—until a dramatic hostage situation at their anniversary dinner changes everything. The bizarre demands of the captors match the plot of Jane’s abandoned novel. The estranged couple realizes they might be the only ones who can stop the stand-off…and perhaps save their own marriage in the process.

Why Readers Are Excited: Oakley’s unique blend of humor and high-stakes drama intrigues readers who want more than a standard rom-com. It’s both a hilarious look at midlife marriage and a suspenseful, oddball adventure.

Release Date: March 11, 2025

Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine

Synopsis: Bestselling romance author Margot Bradley secretly doesn’t believe in happy endings—she even wrote alternate breakup endings for every book she’s published. When her cynical secret leaks, Margot’s career implodes. Retreating to a remote Alaskan lodge, she hopes to write a murder mystery instead—only to run into rugged resort owner Forrest Wakefield. Snowed-in cabin + undeniable chemistry = all the classic romance tropes she swore off.

Why Readers Are Excited: This debut has major buzz for poking fun at—and simultaneously celebrating—favorite rom-com tropes. Early readers praise its banter, heart, and a refreshing twist on the grumpy/sunshine dynamic.

Release Date: April 1, 2025

My Silver Lining by Laura Pavlov

Synopsis: Lulu Sonnet is a big-city girl stuck in small-town Rosewood River, driving local firefighter Will Bennett up the wall. She’s his accidental-injury magnet, and their loathing is mutual…until they both need a fake relationship to ward off unwanted attention. Cue hilarious mix-ups and reluctant kisses that spark into real feelings.

Why Readers Are Excited: Pavlov’s fans can’t resist a double dose of enemies-to-lovers and fake dating. This small-town romance promises heartfelt humor, steamy chemistry, and a charming cast of side characters.

Release Date: March 20, 2025

Wild Side by Elsie Silver

Synopsis: Violet Eaton is desperate to keep custody of her orphaned nephew—so she weds Rhys Dupris, the brooding man she once vowed to hate. Living together exposes buried feelings and secrets, and soon a marriage of convenience might turn into the real deal—if they can navigate external threats and their own stubborn hearts.

Why Readers Are Excited: Elsie Silver’s steamy romances are hugely popular, and this book’s enemies-to-lovers tension, marriage-of-convenience twist, and heartfelt family themes have generated massive buzz.

Release Date: March 4, 2025

Stories that blend humor, heart, and hope are clearly dominating readers’ wishlists. From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to poignant second chances (and a sprinkle of magic!), these seven Women’s Fiction and Romance titles are must-reads for anyone seeking a cozy, escapist delight.

Which of these new books are you most excited to pick up? Let us know in the comments, and happy reading!

Meet Emily: A Behind-the-Scenes Character Deep Dive

Have you ever felt like life pulled you away from your real dreams? That’s exactly where we meet Emily. She grew up in a sleepy small town with big city ambitions, always imagining she'd write a novel one day. But as life would have it, she took a job at an ad agency right out of college—penning snappy slogans instead of her own stories—until a very personal loss (and the ownership of a gorgeous brownstone) forced her to hit the reset button. Talk about a wake-up call!

Why Emily’s Story?
I wanted to create a character who feels the weight of unfulfilled goals, yet still finds room for fun and spontaneous adventures—like a series of one-night stands (we’ll get to the “elusive O” in a minute). Emily’s journey isn’t just about landing the perfect partner (though a certain “bad boy” stirs up all sorts of trouble and passion!). It’s also about discovering her own boundaries, desires, and identity amid the chaos of city life. Emily longs to finish that novel she’s had on the back burner for too long, proving to herself—and maybe the world—that she still has big dreams left to chase.

Little-Known Quirks
While Emily’s official story dives into her steamy escapades and dramatic showdowns with pushy real estate developers, there were fun details I couldn’t cram into the final book. For instance:

Coffee-Obsessed: Emily cannot function without her morning latte, and she has a secret habit of naming her lattes after her mood (Mad Mocha Mondays, anyone?).

Word Nerd at Heart: You see glimpses of Emily’s wordsmith side at her ad agency, but she also keeps a hidden file of half-baked chapter ideas on her phone—titles, quotes, random scribbles. That’s the novel-in-progress, waiting to be unleashed!

Emily’s world is laced with plenty of humor (picture those giggly slumber-party moments with her best girlfriends) alongside heavier themes like grief and self-discovery. I hope you’ll find Emily as relatable as a close friend—one who’s sometimes messy, often brave, and always ready to fight for what matters to her. If you’re curious to see how she fends off shady developers, pursues her creative passion, and finally takes charge of her love life (and yes, her elusive O!), I invite you to dive into her story. Welcome to Emily’s world—you might just find a piece of yourself in it, too.

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