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2026 Romance Book Releases on my TBR!

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Upcoming romance novels to preorder and add to your TBR so you can read them before everyone else and stay on top of the trends! This list contains affiliate links.
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January

 
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I’m so excited for this dating show romance releasing in January!
Most Eligible: A Novel
 
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Luckily we don’t have to wait long for this romance that asks, “what if Taylor and Travis’s publicists fell in love?” because it comes out in January!
Playing for Keeps: A Novel
 
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I just bought my ticket for the release event for this one. I love Julie and Sierra’s previous collabs and I’m so excited for this one!
Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl: A Novel
 
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I can't wait to read this M/M sports romance by debut author Kallie Embridge!
Two Left Feet: A Novel
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So excited for this F/F sports romance from debut author Cat Disabato!
Rooting Interest: An 831 Stories Romance
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February

 
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This is Mara Williams’s sophomore novel, releasing February 1. Isn’t the cover gorgeous?
The Epicenter of Forever
 
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I loved First Time Caller and I can’t wait to read Borison’s next book set in the same world!
And Now, Back to You
 
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I love a musician celebrity romance. Such a cool cover, too!
Still Into You
 
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Sarah is a true master of the craft of romance. I loved her first book, Birding with Benefits, and I’m so excited for this one!
Honey Bee Mine: A Novel
 
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BC Dolce is the paranormal dark romance version of Betty Corrello, one of my fave romance writers and dear friend. Expect the same wit and heart of her contemporaries, with sexy, moody, vampires and tons of magic thrown in!
My Italian Vampire Pre-Order — BC Dolce
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March

 
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Jillian Meadows writes such heartfelt and sexy romances. I can’t wait for this one!
No Place Like You: A Novel
 
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Cara Bastone has been crushing it with her last few releases. Her next one looks just as wonderful!
No Matter What: A Novel
 
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Cat Sebastian's first contemporary romance! I can't wait!
Star Shipped: A Novel
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April

 
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Rainbow Rowell is that girl, and I love the Hollywood setting of her next adult romance!
Cherry Baby: A Novel
 
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Kate Clayborn can do no wrong in my book. I’m so excited for her next romance, set in Paris!
The Paris Match
 
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Dying to get my hands on this debut romance, which has so many of my favorite things: found family, a reality tv star, and a mystery spanning generations!
The Summer I Found You: A Novel
 
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Delightful second chance writer romance set in Tucson! Releasing in April.
The Write Off|Paperback
 
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This Victorian spin on "You've Got Mail" is high on my TBR. I'm also obsessed with this cover!
The Duke's Got Mail
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May

 
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Mirabelle is the follow-up to The Blue Willow Inn, a magical realism contemporary romance by indie author Ki Stephens.
Mirabelle (Blue Willow, book 2) by Ki Stephens
 
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Julie Murphy is on this list 3 times, did you notice? I love her. I don't normally enjoy romances set in college, but I trust Julie to provide me with a good time.
The Undergrads: Student Union
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Katherine Center is a great pick for readers who like their romance a little less spicy… She never skimps on the heart or humor, though!
The Shippers: A Novel
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Carley lovers, don't worry - she'll be back again this year!
Our Perfect Storm
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I loved Annabel Monaghan's debut and this looks like it will be in the same vein.
Dolly All the Time
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Brooke Averick is an influencer/creator/podcast host with a great sense of humor, so I expect that her debut novel will be funny, at the very least!
Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It: A Novel

June

 
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Alexandra Vasti is one of my favorite historical romance writers. This cover is so beautiful I want a full size poster of it!
Scandal of the Summer: A Novel
 
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You know all the booktok girlies will be screaming about Ashley Poston’s next magical realism romance!
The Someday Garden
 
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I haven’t stopped thinking about this book cover since I first saw it. Can’t wait to read it and display it on my shelf.
In Every Possible Way

July

 
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The premise of this magical realism romance is so fun, and I love the cover!
The MASH Up
 
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The cover? Gorgeous. The premise? Genius. Preordering? Definitely.
Extracurricular
 
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What a fun premise and a sub genre departure for a writer who is known for sports romance!
Yes, Chef: A Romance Novel
 
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Another gorgeous book cover and fun premise! Out in July.
Married with Benefits
 
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The premise of this sounds DELIGHTFUL and I think Julie Murphy is a genius. Can't wait to read this one!
Vera Stein Is Fine: A Novel
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August

 
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De La Rosa is known for her historical romance, so I’m eager to read her new contemporary next summer!
Mutual Discord

September

 
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Iykyk. The conclusion to the “Heated Rivalry” saga comes out in September.
Unrivaled: Game Changers Book 7

October

 
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No cover yet for Back for Seconds by Betty Corrello, which has us returning to Evergreen at Christmas for the love story of two people trying to recover from personal disasters.
Back for Seconds
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