If you tried to keep up with every romantasy release this year, I hope you have a spreadsheet, because I sure do. I read through the biggest fantasy romance, romantasy, and dark fantasy releases of 2026 so you don't have to sort the gems from the ones with just a pretty cover. Here's the full list.

Read my 5-star ARC review of Daughter of the Tempest by Braidee Otto, the stunning sequel to Songbird of the Sorrows. With slow-burn romance, dual POVs, powerful magic, and unforgettable twists, this fantasy romance is a must-read for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Penn Cole, and Callie Hart.

Fourth Wing gave you Xaden. LJ Claren gave you Gavin Smyth. Now here are some more possessive alpha heroes across romantasy, mafia romance, and dark fiction, most of them brand new, so your TBR never runs dry.

August is bringing us dragons, witches, hockey players, and one very messy fake dating column. Here's every romance release landing on shelves this month, sorted by date so you can plan your book budget accordingly.

The Silversmith was my favorite read of 2025, which meant The Incendiary had a lot to live up to. It did not just meet the bar, it raised it. LJ Claren promised an emotional read, and she was not understating it. This is a five-star slow burn sequel that earns every single moment.

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I am on LJ Claren's street team and our ARC of The Incendiary is on the way. Before it lands, here is your complete spoiler recap of everything that happened in The Silversmith: the world, the characters, the full plot, and where it all left off heading into book two.

July is here, school is officially out, and the romance releases this month are absolutely stacked. Whether your summer reading happens poolside with the kids running laps around you or in the quiet after everyone is finally in bed, this list covers twenty-nine new titles dropping in July 2026, from dark MC romance and emotionally devastating amnesia stories to creative rom-coms, romantasy, and historical romance with actual intellectual spark. There is something here for every reading mood, and your TBR is about to feel it.

Looking for your next summer romance read? Let's Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard delivers everything contemporary romance fans could want: fake dating, slow burn tension, sharp banter, and characters who feel refreshingly real. What starts as a simple arrangement between a relationship-averse sex columnist and a coworker recovering from heartbreak quickly evolves into something far more complicated—and far more emotional. With a confident heroine, an emotionally mature hero, and plenty of steam, this 5-star romance proves that Joss Richard's sophomore novel is every bit as captivating as her debut.

June is here, and your TBR is calling. Whether you're a lifelong queer romance reader or just dipping your toes in, this Pride Month reading list has something for everyone — swoony sapphic love stories, emotionally wrecking MM romance, dark romantasy, fake dating, road trips, second chances, and more. These aren't just great queer books. They're just great books, full stop.

You've stopped rooting for the hero. The brooding man in the corner with questionable ethics and an obsessive streak has your full attention, and honestly? Same. This is your complete villain era reading list: 20 recently published dark romances where the FMC falls hard for the bad guy, plus a dedicated section for morally grey heroines who bring their own darkness to the table. Mafia kings, gothic stalkers, rival MC presidents, assassin heirs, and a woman who kills with a kiss. Pull up a chair.

Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies. That's not a problem — until it is. The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson is the dark romantasy slow burn I didn't know I needed, packed with a morally complex heroine, enemies-to-lovers tension, and twists I genuinely did not see coming. If you like your romance dark, spicy, and a little dangerous — this one's for you.

June is stacked. Whether you're in the mood for a swoony fake-dating romance, an epic fantasy love story, or a dark read that will make you sleep with the lights on, this month's romance releases have something for every kind of reader. We've rounded up every new romance book hitting shelves in June 2025—organized by release date and complete with publisher descriptions—so your TBR has no excuse to be empty this summer.

Mother's Day is over, but if you still didn't get your chapter, this one's for you. From the bookmark that never moves to falling asleep mid-page again — here are the signs you're a mom who desperately needs a chapter (and some real talk about why reading time isn't selfish, it's survival).

Trapped with a hot stranger and nowhere to run? These 25 forced proximity romance books from 2025 and 2026 deliver all the tension, banter, and slow-burn heat you crave.

Theresa Christine always knew she wanted to write a novel. She just needed the world to slow down long enough to let her. When Covid brought her travel journalism career to a halt in 2020, she finally had the time, and she made the most of it. Now, she's releasing her third book, In a Desert Daze, a spicy childhood friends-to-lovers contemporary romance set in the California desert, and it has everything: an MMC who is hopelessly down bad, a heroine who refuses to ask for help, and a sun-soaked small town you'll want to move to. Keep reading to find out what inspired the story, what Theresa wishes she could say to aspiring authors, and why readers keep falling in love with her books.

If you've never read a Meghan Quinn book, your TBR list is about to get a serious upgrade. She's the queen of rom-coms for a reason: laugh-out-loud banter, swoony heroes, and the rare ability to make you cackle and fan yourself in the same chapter. This guide breaks down every series, where to start, and why readers can't stop once they begin.

From enemies to lovers to grumpy sunshine, these are the 7 romance novel tropes readers are obsessing over in 2026. Whether you're building your TBR or chasing that slow-burn yearning feeling, this guide has your next read covered.

Looking for a dark dystopian romance that will completely pull you in? In this review of Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe, I’m sharing why this intense, high-stakes story with a fierce heroine, dangerous secrets, and an enemies-to-lovers romance had me hooked from the very first page.

Looking for the best May 2026 romance book releases? This month’s lineup is packed with must-read romance novels, from beachy summer love stories and fake dating favorites to emotional second chance romances and swoony romantasy. Whether you’re building your summer TBR or searching for your next five-star read, these new romance releases for May 2026 have something for every romance reader.