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Ready to soak up the sun with a good book this summer? These new, trending Kindle Unlimited picks will have you obsessively carrying your Kindle with you everywhere! This month’s Kindle Unlimited roundup is all about fantasy romance books that blend epic world-building with yearning, banter, and spice.
Don’t forget, you don’t need a Kindle ereader to take advantage of Kindle Unlimited’s HUGE library of ebooks. You can read all of these books for just $11.99 with a Kindle Unlimited membership and the Kindle App on your phone or tablet.
While it’s not a necessity, a Kindle is a super great option for summer reading, due to its e-ink screen and adjustable brightness. It makes reading by the pool or at the beach an absolute breeze.
Summer 2025 Fantasy Romance Kindle Unlimited REcommendations
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Shield of Sparrows
From the publisher of the best-selling romantasy phenomenon Fourth Wing, Shield of Sparrows is the newest ultra-hyped fantasy for fans of the genre. Reviewers say it’s a captivating read with excellent world-building, engaging dialogue and complex characters–without too much spice. If you’re looking for your newest page-turning obsession full of monsters, spies, royalty and romance, you might want to pick this one up!
Inked in Ashes
The first book in the Inkbound series, this fairytale retelling is perfect for fans of Wicked, Once Upon a Time, and The Never After series. A young girl is oblivious to the fact that she has been hidden in the pages of a fairytale, and the reason is a mysterious family secret she must unravel. A dark tale of friendship, magic, bravery, and extravagant parties, you’ll want to keep reading this one into the late hours of the night by candlelight!
This Vicious Dream
Once a hero who helped save a kingdom, this fiery red-headed protagonist is now imprisoned. For what, exactly? For guarding the location of a powerful grimoire that could change the world. When a ruthless and objectively handsome man arrives seeking the grimoire for his own ends, she’s forced into a reluctant alliance with someone she can’t trust. Reviews absolutely love the pacing and this gut-wrenching story!
A Thorn in Every Heart
This one’s for fans of super sassy heroines and alpha-holes! Kate King’s Beauty and the Beast retelling might just be the next spicy fantasy romance you’ll fall in love with! It’s a tale as old as time, but that doesn’t mean this fast-paced spicy romance won’t exceed your expectations. In this version of the story, a super hot one night stand turns into a trip to the land of the fae, where nothing turns out to be as it seems. This is the first book in the Enchanted Legacies series, which mashes up some of the most loved millennial childhood favorite fairytales!