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July 2026 Romance Releases
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items SIXTEEN romance books coming out in July 2026 that I am personally eager to check out! And head over to my Instagram to save a graphic with all of these upcoming releases! ❤️
Sections
3
Contemporary
Fantasy & Sci-fi
Paranormal & Speculative
Contemporary
A little mystery, a little sport, a little STEM. All the real life, real world romances.
July 7
True crime podcaster might accidentally dating the serial killer she wrongly identified.
True crime podcaster might accidentally dating the serial killer she wrongly identified.
Kiss, Marry, Kill by Cara Tanamachi
July 14
A former popstar returns to college and falls for her very off limits psychology professor
A former popstar returns to college and falls for her very off limits psychology professor
Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Solomon
July 14
A meterologist and her rival/best friend's brother chase storms through a record breaking hurricane season
A meterologist and her rival/best friend's brother chase storms through a record breaking hurricane season
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto
July 16
After an injury derailed his career, an Aussie tennis player take on a dare against his American rival. And falls for the glamorous superstar instead.
After an injury derailed his career, an Aussie tennis player take on a dare against his American rival. And falls for the glamorous superstar instead.
In Your Court (Love Game #1) by Kit Haley
July 28
A paleontologist must collaborate with a buttoned up British academic (and his slutty little glasses)
A paleontologist must collaborate with a buttoned up British academic (and his slutty little glasses)
Fossil Feud by Maggie North
Fantasy & Sci-fi
Fantasy/Sci-fi romances not set in the real world (or at least predominately not set in the real world)
July 16
A Robin Hood reimagining told from Maid Marian's perspective where the Merry Men are fae and Sherwood Forest is wild with magic.
A Robin Hood reimagining told from Maid Marian's perspective where the Merry Men are fae and Sherwood Forest is wild with magic.
Wench by Erynee Rivers
July 17
A novella following Hera who recruits the goddess of revenge but falls for her instead.
A novella following Hera who recruits the goddess of revenge but falls for her instead.
Match Me If You Can (Cupids & Goddesses #4)
July 17
An alien soldier who has sworn off love is stranded on a feral planet with an injured woman he might be falling for.
An alien soldier who has sworn off love is stranded on a feral planet with an injured woman he might be falling for.
The Wildborn (Starborn Series #1) by Perri Torani
July 21
Book 6 in an MMMMMF fae Beauty and the Beast reimagining.
Book 6 in an MMMMMF fae Beauty and the Beast reimagining.
Stolen by Shadows (Beast of the Briar #6) by Elizabeth Helen
Paranormal & Speculative
These romances are set in the real world but with a paranormal or speculative twist. Think ghosts, demons, vampires, or post-apocalyptic
July 7
A nostalgic romcom about a 35 year old accountant who gets trapped inside a 7th grade MASH game come to life.
A nostalgic romcom about a 35 year old accountant who gets trapped inside a 7th grade MASH game come to life.
The MASH Up by Laura Marie Meyers
July 10
A Red Riding Hood inspired post apocalyptic romance.
A Red Riding Hood inspired post apocalyptic romance.
Hooded (Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tales #3)
July 14
The Grim Reaper accidentally develops feelings for the children's librarian whose soul he is supposed to collect.
The Grim Reaper accidentally develops feelings for the children's librarian whose soul he is supposed to collect.
A Date with Death by Kelly Creagh
July 14
Age gap, paranormal romance following a cardiologist and a younger man with a deadly secret.
Age gap, paranormal romance following a cardiologist and a younger man with a deadly secret.
Die for Me by Shirlene Obuobi
July 14
A woman discovers her mother's ghost is trapped in the company's Slack server. And her attempts to free her sends her into a love triangle with 2 men.
A woman discovers her mother's ghost is trapped in the company's Slack server. And her attempts to free her sends her into a love triangle with 2 men.
Unfinished Business by Clare Osongco
July 15
Sapphic romance between a horse rancher who doesn't believe in ghosts and the paranormal investigator she is forced to hire.
Sapphic romance between a horse rancher who doesn't believe in ghosts and the paranormal investigator she is forced to hire.
The Case of Elmwood Ranch by Deanna Grey
July 28
Two grumpy professors at a magical college must share a small office and word together to banish a deadly spell threatening the school.
Two grumpy professors at a magical college must share a small office and word together to banish a deadly spell threatening the school.
Maggie and Arthur's Magic Moment by Leslie Rene