92 New Books I Can’t Wait to Read in 2023

Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

I’ve enjoyed all of Rachel Lynn Solomon’s adult romances, so it’s no surprise that I’m looking forward to picking up her newest release. Business or Pleasure follows Chandler, a ghostwriter who meets a charming man and immediately falls for him. When their one-night stand isn’t as good as she hoped, they decide to work together: she’ll ghostwrite his memoir and also work on his romance skills.

In the Weeds by B.K. Borison

Even though I haven’t read Lovelight Farms yet, this book series has been on my to be read list for a while. I’m looking forward to jumping into this series, maybe sometime in the fall! In the Weeds follows Evelyn and Beckett’s love story.

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

I haven’t read any of Katherine Center’s books but I’m really excited to pick up Hello Stranger. It follows Sadie, who wakes up with face blindness after an accident. As she deals with this new diagnosis, she learns to follow her dreams and she also might fall in love. It just sounds so unique!

Snow Place Like LA by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

While I didn’t *love* A Merry Little Meet Cute, I’m definitely intrigued enough to continue with the series! Snow Place Like LA is a short romance novella that follows Angel and Luca, two characters from A Merry Little Meet Cute. I know this will be the perfect option when I want a short read!

You, with a View by Jessica Joyce

You, with a View is one of my most anticipated books of the year. As soon as I heard about this book, I immediately added it to my list of books to read. It follows Noelle, who discovers her grandmother had a past love. When she sets out to meet him, she learns that he’s the grandfather of her enemy. It sounds like the perfect enemies-to-lovers story, plus it has a fun road trip! I just can’t wait to read it.

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong

I still haven’t read any of Chloe Gong’s young adult books, despite owning them. While I’m hoping to read her young adult series before jumping into her adult debut, I’m still really excited to read Immortal Longings. It seems like it’s going to be an epic fantasy with some Shakespearean influence, which sounds incredibly appealing!

To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai

There’s nothing better than a romantic comedy with a little bit of adventure. To Have and to Heist seems like it’s going to be the perfect mix of comedy, romance and some action. It follows Simi, who learns that her best friend is accused of stealing a multi-million dollar necklace. When she meets Jack, he offers to help get the necklace back and collect the reward.

Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr

I adored Meredith Schorr’s debut last year and I’m so excited to pick up her newest release. It’s pitched as an enemies-to-lovers romance, which is one of my favourite tropes! It follows Molly, who is forced to plan a party with her nemesis, Jude. As they spend more time together, they realize they might not be as bad together as they thought.

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova

As a big Disney fan, I’m enjoying these romance retellings! Kiss the Girl is the newest addition to the Meant to Be series and it’s a retelling of The Little Mermaid. It follows Ariel, a famous singer who wants more for her life. When she meets Eric, the lead singer of another band, she spontaneously agrees to join him on the road for the summer.

Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison

With the release of the fourth book in the Lovelight Farms series next year, it only makes sense for me to read Mixed Signals before then. Mixed Signals follows Layla and Caleb’s love story.

The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley

The Roommate Pact sounds like it’s going to be a really entertaining rom-com! It follows Claire and her roommate Graham, who make a pact to be friends with benefits if they’re both single by 40. When Graham gets injured and he needs Claire’s help to heal, things start to take a drastic turn.

The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn

This year has been the year of Meghan Quinn for me! I’ve read so many of her books and I can’t wait to dive into her newest release. I don’t know much about The Way I Hate Him except that it sounds like it will be an enemies-to-lovers romance and I can’t wait to read it.

The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter

The Blonde Identity seems like it will have similar vibes to To Have and to Heist — the perfect mix of romance and adventure. It follows a woman with amnesia who discovers she is the twin sister of a spy. When she makes this discovery, she must team up with an operative to stay alive. It just sounds so fun!

Codename Charming by Lucy Parker

Codename Charming is the sequel to Battle Royal and it sounds like it’s going to be a really entertaining read. It follows Petunia, a personal assistant and Matthias, a Royal bodyguard. When a tabloid photo of the two of them leaks, they’re forced into a fake relationship to help manage the situation.

The Witch is Back by Sophie H Morgan

Even though this book releases in August, I think it’ll be the perfect fall romance. The Witch is Back follows childhood sweethearts who have to fake a relationship. This sounds like the perfect read to me, especially with the mix of romance tropes! I also can’t turn away from a witch rom-com!

Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer

Kissing Kosher is the newest release by Jean Meltzer and I am so looking forward to picking it up! It follows Avital, who is struggling to manage her family’s kosher bakery. When she sets out to hire help, she finds Ethan. But it turns out, Ethan is working undercover, to help his grandfather improve their own family bakery. It sounds like the perfect mix of romance, rivalry and an overall sweet story!

The Love Plot by Samantha Young

I’ve enjoyed all the books I’ve picked up by Samantha Young and I’m looking forward to picking up her newest release! The Love Plot follows Star who lives for freedom after being raised by hippie parents. When working a princess party, she starts to pester the grumpy uncle, Rafe, thinking she’ll never meet him again. But, Rafe makes an offer: he’ll pay her more than her odd jobs do if she pretends to be his girlfriend.

Along Came Holly by Codi Hall

This book comes out in September but it doesn’t mean I won’t be interested in reading all the holiday romance books a little bit early! Along Came Holly follows Holly, who doesn’t want her grumpy neighbour Declan to steal her holiday joy. When she realizes that she needs Declan’s help, they start spending more time together, despite his reluctance towards the holidays. It seems like it’ll be the perfect holiday rom-com with an enemies-to-lovers trope!

Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey

I absolutely love Kerry Winfrey’s books and I’m so excited to read her first holiday romance! Faking Christmas follows Laurel, who misleads her boss into thinking she owns her twin sister’s farm. When he suddenly shows up for the holiday dinner, Laurel is forced to pretend she’s married. The only problem is, the man pretending to be her husband, is her nemesis. Another enemies-to-lovers romance that sounds so fun!

The Ex-Mas Holidays by Zoe Allison

The Ex-Mas Holidays sounds like the perfect holiday read. It follows Maya, who is dreading her visit home for Christmas because she’s just lost her job and her long term relationship has ended. When she arrives at her friend’s holiday party, she doesn’t expect to see the man who broke her heart. As they spend more time together, they realize that their breakup might not be what it seemed. It’s also set in the Scottish Highlands, which makes me even more excited to read it.

Wrapped with a Beau by Lillie Vale

I haven’t had a chance to read any of Lillie Vale’s adult romance books yet, but I think Wrapped with a Beau may be the first one I pick up. It follows Elisha, who tries to secure the film rights in a historic house in her hometown and ends up growing close to the owner, Ves. It sounds like it’s going to be a fun and enjoyable opposites-attract holiday romance.

Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco

I am a big fan of Kerri Maniscalco’s young adult books. I really enjoyed the Kingdom of the Wicked series and I’m so excited she’s continuing her stories within the world. Throne of the Fallen is her adult debut and it follows the Prince of Envy as he deals with a deadly game. It’s going to be the perfect mix of fantasy, mystery and romance and I can’t wait to read it.

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

While I haven’t read Icebreaker yet, that doesn’t mean I can’t be excited for the sequel! Wildfire follows Russ and Aurora, two camp counsellors who reconnect after a one night stand. It sounds like it’s going to be a great read and definitely makes me want to read Icebreaker before this one releases!

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey

One thing is for certain: if Tessa Bailey releases a book, I’m going to pick it up! I’m so excited to read her holiday romance, Wreck the Halls. It follows Melody and Beat, the children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their parents to perform a Christmas Eve concert. If it’s anything like her other books, I know this one will be a hit!

A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

While I didn’t love the first book in this series, I am excited to read the next book in the A Christmas Notch series. This one follows Kallum, a former member of a popular boy band — and the same one Nolan from book one belonged to. When a sex tape is leaked, Kallum decides to work on a movie for the Hope channel in order to help rebuild his reputation. While filming, he meets Winnie and discovers that his happily ever after may be around the corner.

Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare

When I heard that Cassandra Clare was releasing her first adult fantasy, I immediately added it to my list of books to read. I’ve been reading Cassandra Clare’s books since she first released the Mortal Instruments series and I can’t wait to see what she does with her first adult series. I purposely haven’t read any information about the synopsis because I want to go in with no expectations!

The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella

Sophie Kinsella is one of the first authors to introduce me to contemporary. It’s safe to say that when she releases a new book, it’s going on my TBR. It follows Sasha, who’s feeling burnt out. In an effort to feel better, she heads to a seaside resort she enjoyed as a child. While there, she meets Finn, a grumpy man who may be just as burnt out as she is.

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

I absolutely love Adrienne Young and it’s at the point where I will buy anything she writes. She has such a way with her words and her stories are really well crafted. The Unmaking of June Farrow is her next adult book and I’m hoping I love it as much as Spells for Forgetting. It follows June Farrow, who wants to solve her mother’s disappearance and end a centuries-old curse on her family.

Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night by Sophie Hannah

While I’m not the biggest thriller reader, I do enjoy a good whodunnit mystery every once and a while. I’m a fan of Agatha Christie’s books, especially since she’s able to trick me every time! I’m very intrigued by this newest addition to the Agatha Christie world. While I know it won’t be the same as one of her own novels, I’m hopeful that it will still be an enjoyable mystery with a beloved Agatha Christie character. If I enjoy it, I think I’ll go back to the other books in the series that Sophie Hannah has written.

Fancy Meeting You Here by Julie Tieu

I haven’t read any of Julie Tieu’s books yet but this one really intrigues me! Fancy Meeting You Here follows Elise, who is a bridesmaid and florist for three of her closest friends — and they’re all getting married in the span of a few months. When she gets to know Ben, the brother of one of her friend’s, she may be closer to her happily ever after. It’s pitched as a romantic comedy with similarities to 27 Dresses and it sounds like so much fun!

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

Sophie Cousens is another author I haven’t read from before but her upcoming release sounds really interesting. The Good Part follows Lucy, who is tired with her life and wanting to skip to the good part. When she wakes up at the age of 40 with two kids and a husband, she has to embrace her life or decide if she wants to go back. It sounds so interesting and unlike anything I’ve read before!

The Rom Con by Devon Daniels

The Rom Con kind of gives me How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days vibes, which makes me super excited since it’s one of my favourite movies. It follows Cassidy, who gets a 1950s dating advice book from her grandmother after a brutal breakup. When she turns the article into a “what not to do” article for the women’s publication she writes for, she needs someone to test the old fashioned tips on. The best person turns out to be Jack, the creator of the rival men’s publication. This one sounds like it’ll be so much fun!

Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano

I read the first three books in the Finlay Donovan series this year and I’m excited to read more about Vero! Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank is a small novella in the Finlay Donovan series that shares a story from Vero’s past. Vero still remains a bit of a mystery in the series, so I’m excited to see what information we get in this new release!

Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan

I really enjoyed The Roommate and The Intimacy Experiment when I read them, so I’m excited to get another book by Rosie Danan. Do Your Worst follows Riley, who wants to turn her family’s supernatural gift into a business when she’s hired to break a curse at a Scottish castle. It’s going to be the perfect mix of humour and romance. It’s also a bonus that it’s set in the Scottish Highlands!

Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard

I still haven’t read Always Be My Duchess yet so I actually don’t know much about Never Met a Duke Like You. But, I’ve been in such a romance mood these days and I would like to add some more historical romance to my TBR. I also just really love this cover! Here’s hoping I can get to Always Be My Duchess soon, so I’m ready to read this when it releases.

Next-Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin

Alexa Martin is another author on this list that I haven’t read from before. Her upcoming release sounds like it’ll be a fun read so I’m hopeful that I’ll enjoy her books! It follows two rivals who are attempting to win the presidency for their homeowners association. I hope it’ll be an entertaining enemies-to-lovers rom-com!

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

I’m such a huge fan of the Indiana Jones movies so it really makes sense that this book is on my TBR. Raiders of the Lost Heart follows two rival archaeologists who work together on a secret Aztec dig. This book sold me on it’s comparison to Indian Jones and the fact that it’s a romance!

Technically Yours by Denise Williams

I absolutely adore Denise Williams and she’s earned a spot in my auto-buy romance author list. I’m really looking forward to reading her upcoming release, Technically Yours. It follows Pearl, who gets a new job and learns that the newest member of the board is the man she fell in love with seven years ago. It sounds like it’s going to be the perfect second chance romance.

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

After reading Lana Ferguson’s debut in the spring, I immediately added her next book to my TBR. I’m excited for The Fake Mate even though it seems quite different from her debut. It follows two wolf shifters who decide to be fake mates. While I don’t read a lot of paranormal romance books, I think this one is really interesting and I’m excited to see how it goes!

The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore

Since I’m hoping to add some more historical romance books to my list, I’m hoping The Gentleman’s Gambit will be one I enjoy. I still have to catch up on the series so I don’t know much about the premise of this book. But, I’m still excited to pick it up! I also just really love this cover!

On the Plus Side by Jenny L Howe

On the Plus Side sounds like it will be such a fun book! It follows Everly, who is secretly nominated for the next season of a makeover show. While it’s an overwhelming experience, she finds friendship in the grumpy cameraman, Logan. It sounds like such a sweet read and I can’t wait to pick it up!