All the Romance Books Becoming TV Shows & Movies in 2025: ‘Forever’ & More
Romance readers rejoice! This year is chock full of some of our most highly-anticipated book adaptations that will make both novel and TV lovers swoon.
From Jenny Han‘s third The Summer I Turned Pretty novel coming to screens for its third season on Prime Video to Emily Bader and Tom Blyth starring in the film adaptation of Emily Henry‘s bestselling novel People We Meet on Vacation, romance is everywhere in 2025.
Keep reading to get all the tea on all of the swoonworthy adaptations coming to screens in 2025.
Sidelined
Tay Marley
Dallas and Drayton’s love story is just beginning. Wattpad sensation Sidelined: The QB & Me became a massive Tubi hit, and the sequel will premiere in 2025. TikTok sensation Noah Beck will return as dreamy quarterback Dayton alongside Siena Agudong‘s Dallas as they navigate love in their college years.
Save You
Mona Kasten
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 2 does not have a premiere date set yet, but it will be released in 2025. Following the events of author Mona Kasten’s sequel Save You, the series will see the return of Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) at prep school Maxton Hall. Also returning are Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort, Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort, Ben Felipe as Cyril Vega, Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington, Runa Greiner as Ember, and Andrea Guo as Line. The second season will pick up after the first season’s finale with James still coping over his mother’s sudden death.
Regretting You
Colleen Hoover
Regretting You is set to be released in theaters on October 24. This Colleen Hoover romance story tackles multiple generations of love and loss, a saga you won’t want to miss. The cast includes Girls star Allison Williams, who will play the lead role of Morgan Grant; Mckenna Grace, who will play Morgan’s daughter, Clara; Dave Franco as Morgan’s love interest, Jonah; and Mason Thames will play Miller, Clara’s love interest. With The Fault in Our Stars director Josh Boone at the helm, this film won’t disappoint.
My Life With the Walter Boys
Ali Novak
The second season of My Life with the Walter Boys is returning to Netflix. Though no official premiere date has been announced, Season 2 is set to return in 2025, ushering in three new characters: champion rodeo rider B. Hartford played by Natalie Sharp, Kiley played by Mya Lowe, and Maria played by Riele Downs. And, of course, Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez), Alex (Ashby Gentry), and Cole (Noah LaLonde) will also be returning as fans await the fate of the original love triangle.
Ransom Canyon
Jodi Thomas
The western romance drama Ransom Canyon is set to premiere on April 17 on Netflix. According to the streamer, the series will chart “the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.” The 10-episode season will star Minka Kelly as former New York concert pianist Quinn O’Grady, and Josh Duhamel as the stoic owner of Double K Ranch. The cast also includes Lizzy Greene, James Brolin, and Eoin Macken.
We’ll Always Have Summer
Jenny Han
The wait is over for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty. The series based on the Jenny Han novels will return to Prime Video, and though no official date has been set, its projected return is slated for July. Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) will all be returning this summer, along with Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer.
The Buccaneers
Edith Wharton
This Edith Wharton-inspired show is gearing up for its second season on Apple TV+. Season 2 will debut on June 18 with the first episode, and following episodes will drop every Wednesday through August 6. The eight-episode season will feature the returns of Kristine Frøseth as Nan St. George, Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson, Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth, Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth, Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George, Christina Hendricks as Mrs. St. George, and Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable. Gossip Girl alum Leighton Meester has joined the cast of Season 2.
Forever
Judy Blume
From prolific writer Judy Blume, Forever is yet another exploration of the coming-of-age teenage years, but this modern adaptation will center Black love, thanks to producer Mara Brock Akil. Though the original novel was published in 1975, this Netflix series will be set in 2018 Los Angeles. Lovie Simone stars as Keisha Clark and Michael Cooper Jr. plays Justin Edwards. The series is also executive produced by Oscar-winning actress Regina King. The series is set to premiere on May 8. Mark your calendars!
People We Meet on Vacation
Emily Henry
Starring My Lady Jane breakout Emily Bader and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes actor Tom Blyth, People We Meet on Vacation will bring to life the beloved friends-to-lovers novel sometime in 2025. The film will stream on Netflix, and it cannot come soon enough.
