Best Sci-Fi Romance Books for 2025

Sci-fi romance combines futuristic technology, intergalactic travel, and heart-melting love stories. If you’re looking for a book that gives you both adventure and swoon-worthy moments, these sci-fi romances deserve a spot on your TBR.

1. The Salvation Gambit by Emily Skrutskie

A space opera where two women try to survive on a deadly prison ship while falling for each other—equal parts dangerous and romantic.

2. Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell

Set in a futuristic world of mind control and rebellion, this companion to Winter’s Orbit delivers high-stakes adventure and slow-burn romance.

3. Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet

A fast-paced romance featuring a space outlaw heroine and the brooding man who complicates her mission.

4. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

More cozy than high-stakes, this story of a crew traveling through space has touching bonds, friendships, and a sprinkle of romance.

5. Fortuna by Kristyn Merbeth

A family of smugglers navigating politics, danger, and love—perfect for readers who enjoy romance within action-packed space adventures.

Why Sci-Fi Romance Works 🌌

These books give you the thrill of space exploration while keeping the heart of the story centered on human (and sometimes alien) connection.

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