The Best New June 2026 Romance Books to Read

Father Material by Alexis Hall

Fans of Luc and Oliver will definitely want to pick up Father Material this June! After fake dating, heartbreak, reconciliation, and finally settling into domestic bliss, the two begin to wonder whether they’re ready for an even bigger life change. It’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious—making it the perfect continuation of their story.

Love Game by Emma Rae

If you love steamy sports romances with plenty of tension, you’ll want to add this one to your summer reading list. After landing her dream job as a personal chef for a famous tennis star, Elle finds herself navigating late-night chemistry, complicated relationships, and feelings she wasn’t expecting. With Wimbledon on the horizon and emotions running high, this forced-proximity romance sounds like a hit!

Not Good Neighbors by Violet Lumani

This rom-com sounds like a fun summer read, full of witty banter and sizzling chemistry. In Not Good Neighbors, a paper-thin apartment wall turns two neighbours into accidental enemies. Amid prank wars, forced proximity and a DIY disaster that keeps throwing them together, Penny starts to realize her irritating next-door neighbour might not be exactly who she thought he was.

Puck by Samantha Allen

If chaotic wedding weekends, messy friend groups, and Shakespeare-inspired matchmaking sound like your kind of fun, you’ll definitely want to pick up Puck this June. Set at a luxurious forest resort, this rom-com follows a reality TV producer determined to prevent a disastrous wedding by secretly reshuffling the couples around them. This one sounds like a perfect summer rom-com escape.

Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner by Aleese Lin

Fans of paranormal romantasy will love Paranormal Wedding Planner. After being pulled back to her hometown of Salem, Sabby suddenly finds herself juggling supernatural weddings, family obligations, and a mysterious man she meets in a graveyard. It’s cozy, quirky, and full of spooky charm—perfect for fans of magical small towns and whimsical, unique love stories.

The Guest Book by Mae Marvel

If you love sweeping romances filled with adventure, heart, and a touch of mystery, The Guest Book deserves a spot on your TBR. When Cosima escapes the pressures of Hollywood and heads to the inn where her parents fell in love, she never expects to be on a romantic treasure hunt across Europe with the stubbornly charming Edie. Emotional, funny, and wonderfully romantic, this sapphic love story sounds like the perfect book to get completely lost in this summer.

The Open Era by Edward Schmit

Set against the pressure and intensity of the US Open, The Open Era is a heartfelt sports romance about identity, anxiety, and falling for the one person who complicates everything. When openly gay tennis player Austin unexpectedly connects with his rival, Diego, off the court, their friendship quickly deepens into something harder to ignore. This debut sounds like a must-read for sports romance fans this summer!

The Rainy Day Bookshop by RaeAnne Thayne

What romance reader doesn’t love a bookish romance? Centred on a struggling family, a beloved bookshop, and long-buried secrets, this story follows Rosie and her estranged daughter, Emma, as they try to rebuild their relationship while navigating fresh starts and unexpected love. It’s heartfelt and layered—perfect for fans of women’s fiction with romantic elements and a cozy beach read for summer!

A Nantucket Fling by Kathryn Freeman

A summer trip to Nantucket turns unexpectedly complicated when a corporate businesswoman agrees to a casual fling with a charming younger single dad. What starts as a fun vacation romance quickly becomes something deeper as Olivia and Connor realize their connection might not be so easy to leave behind. A Nantucket Fling sounds like the perfect romance to pack in your beach bag this summer!

Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh

If you’re looking for a feel-good second-chance love story that’s warm, uplifting, and full of heart, you’ll want to pick up Brighter Than Before. After her seemingly perfect life falls apart, Claire makes a bold decision to start over in Chicago—with a list of goals to help her rebuild from scratch. As she forms new friendships, rediscover old passions, and step back into the dating world, she begins to realize this fresh start might be exactly what she needs.

Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver

The second book in the Seasons of Carnage trilogy blends dark romance, suspense, and twisted humour into an addictive read. Secrets are piling up fast in Cape Carnage, and Nolan is finding it harder than ever to tell truth from lies. As Harper’s past comes to light and loyalties fracture, their connection grows as dangerous as the chaos around them.

Off the Record by Sara Goodman Confino

Set during the Cold War, this witty rom-com follows an aspiring reporter who stumbles into a potential spy scandal that could change everything. As she teams up with a charming colleague and fake boyfriend, their investigation pulls them into a world of secrets, danger, and unexpected romance. It’s perfect for a fun, fast-paced story with historical intrigue and plenty of banter.

Sometime This Century by Samantha Silva

As someone who loves a good Austen-inspired romance, this one immediately caught my attention! When an aspiring writer is unexpectedly transported to the Regency era, she finds herself living inside the kind of love story she’s always dreamed of. This one will be full of humour, romance, sisterly chaos, and plenty of Regency charm!

Tentacles & Triathlons by Ashley Bennett

If you’re looking for something a little quirky and extra steamy this summer, Tentacles & Triathlons might be the perfect pick. When a grumpy park ranger teams up with a charming kraken to train for a triathlon, their swimming lessons quickly turn complicated. Equal parts funny, sweet, and spicy, this monster romance sounds like a fun, unexpected read!

The Brave and the Fearless by Dilan Dyer

Fans of fake-dating and engagements will love this one! When a struggling musician and a retired country music star agree to pretend to be engaged to protect their family and reputation, the line between fake and real quickly blurs. Filled with small-town charm, country music vibes, and emotional tension, this romance sounds like a swoony read!

The Missed Connection by Tia Williams

When a missed connection on a flight to Paris leaves Sasha convinced she’s lost her chance at love, an accidental company-wide email sparks an international search for the mysterious “Seat F.” But as she chases the fantasy of the perfect stranger, a familiar detective from her past begins to complicate everything. This romantic, glamorous story is filled with chemistry, humour, and plenty of swoony moments.

The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest

Noelle agrees to pose as Jeremiah’s girlfriend for the summer in exchange for tuition money, expecting an easy arrangement with clear boundaries. But between beach days, family gatherings, and undeniable chemistry, their fake relationship starts to feel a little too real. If you love heartwarming fake-dating romances, this summer story is a fun escape. It sounds like the perfect summer read!

White Lights by Lauren Kate

From the author of the Fallen series comes a dark, seductive romantasy set in a mysterious film school where nothing is as it seems. As Dez is drawn into a world of power, secrets, and otherworldly danger, she realizes the stakes extend far beyond her future. White Lights blends intrigue, ambition, and a seriously addictive edge.

Wildcard by Jennifer Iacopelli

Another sports romance! As rising tennis star Indy fights for her shot at Wimbledon, the last thing she needs is a complicated romance with her friend’s older brother—and one of the sport’s biggest agents. With high-stakes tournaments, friendship drama, and undeniable chemistry, Wildcard is perfect for fans of emotional, addictive sports romances.

You Won’t Forget Me by Mazey Eddings

After a messy breakup sends her band into chaos, Cubby must navigate public heartbreak, sudden fame, and mounting tension with her best friend and bandmate, Darcy. What starts as an impulsive hook-up quickly becomes feelings neither can ignore. This sapphic romance is perfect for readers who love messy emotions, music-industry drama, and friends-to-lovers stories.

Dearly Departed by Chip Pons

If opposites attract and romance is more your style, check out this myth-inspired rom-com. When Hayden, once Hades himself, finds his carefully controlled life disrupted by the endlessly charming Levi, he’s forced to question whether reclaiming his old life is really what he wants anymore. It’s funny and heartfelt, making it a unique romance to pick up this June!

Good at Being Alive by Elizabeth O’Roark

I love romance stories with travel, and this one revolves around a fake honeymoon across Europe—how fun does that sound? After a tragedy leaves Bex struggling to save her family’s travel business, she agrees to pose as a newlywed with her grumpy British business partner for a reality TV series. But things get complicated fast. Full of beautiful settings, emotional healing, slow-burn tension, and plenty of chemistry, it’s the perfect romantic escape.

Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi

If you love wedding chaos, big family drama, and romantic comedies with heart, Leave and Come Back sounds like a fun pick for June. When Simran’s new boyfriend accidentally crashes her cousin’s elaborate Indian wedding celebrations, the entire family launches a hilarious scheme to win over her intimidating aunt. Filled with Bollywood-inspired charm, heartfelt family moments, and plenty of romantic tension, this debut sounds absolutely delightful.

North Country by K.A. Tucker

K.A. Tucker’s return to a small-town romance set in northern Ontario should definitely catch your attention. North Country follows two former childhood sweethearts whose lives were torn apart decades earlier, only to be drawn back together when Logan returns home after twenty years in prison. Emotional, atmospheric, and filled with second-chance tension, this forbidden romance sounds perfect for readers who love deeply layered love stories with a touch of mystery.

Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood

I can’t wait to pick this up! A romance author, struggling with heartbreak and writer’s block, gets the shock of her life when the villain from her unfinished novel shows up in her living room. As they strike a deal to help each other get what they want, she begins to see him and her story in a new light. From the author of The Love of My Afterlife, this playful romance is perfect for fans of magical twists and unexpected love stories.

The Great Outdoors by Kayla Olson

After being dumped for being high-maintenance, Sadie signs up for an intense wilderness adventure, determined to prove she can survive outside her perfectly planned comfort zone. What she doesn’t expect is a frustratingly attractive trek leader who slowly makes camping, hiking, and life without five-star amenities far more appealing. It sounds like a fun romance to pick up—I can’t wait to read it!

The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston

I’m so excited to read this one! When Sophie takes a summer job restoring the gardens of a charming coastal estate, she expects a fresh start—not a mysterious door that leads to a hidden garden where a man is trapped. As strange events unfold around the property, she’s drawn deeper into its magic and the people who call Lilymoor home. Like The Seven Year Slip, this enchanting story is perfect for readers who love whimsical romance with a touch of mystery.

Tropesick by Lauren Okie

As someone who absolutely loves romances about writers and books, Tropesick sounds completely irresistible. When two former childhood neighbours reunite to ghostwrite a romance novel together, they quickly realize the tropes they’re writing on the page are beginning to unfold in real life, too. This one sounds like a slow-burn love story for fans of emotional contemporary romance and all things bookish.

West of Forever by Corinne Michaels

Fans of Elsie Silver and western romance won’t want to miss this one! When a woman falls for the grumpy single dad her family considers the enemy, their secret relationship quickly becomes impossible to ignore. Packed with emotional tension, small-town drama, and plenty of swoony cowboy moments, this first book in the Heartstone Ranch series is the perfect romance to get lost in this June.

Wildflower by Becky Jenkinson

Wildflower is a cozy fantasy debut for readers looking for a magical, slow-burn romance with a touch of intrigue. Cursed to always tell the truth, a careful florist is drawn into danger when a mysterious request sends her deep into the kingdom’s wild woods. As she teams up with a brooding outcast sorcerer, what begins as a simple quest quickly becomes something much bigger—and far more dangerous.

Abby Offsides by Anna McCallie

Abby Offsides is a debut you won’t want to miss if you love emotional sports romance with plenty of chemistry. After a broken engagement turns her life upside down, Abby makes a series of impulsive decisions that land her in Liverpool, working for a professional football club—and living with a ridiculously charming Scottish football star. With forced proximity, slow-burn tension, and plenty of witty banter, many readers will love this one.

Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances

Another exciting debut on this list! If love stories with adventure are more your style, you don’t want to miss this unique new release. When competitive storm chasers Sloane and Wes are forced to work together during tornado season, years of rivalry and tension begin to shift into something far more complicated. It promises to be atmospheric, emotional and full of high-stakes chemistry.

In Every Possible Way by Alicia Thompson

After visiting Ireland last year, I’m always excited to pick up books set there! After a disastrous date takes an even worse turn, Jess wakes up in Ireland with no explanation—and no way home. With the help of a gruff but kind mechanic, she’s swept into a whirlwind forty-eight hours filled with connection, vulnerability, and a touch of magic. I think this is going to be such a whimsical romance!

Reasons to Be Loved by You by Hannah Brown

I’m so excited for Hannah Brown’s next romance! Heading home for a quiet summer, Nikki instead finds herself face-to-face with her past when her brother announces he’s marrying the woman tied to her very public heartbreak. Teaming up with the bride’s brother, she sets out to stop the wedding—but their plan quickly gets complicated. If you enjoyed Funny Story and One Golden Summer, I think you’ll love this lakeside romance, filled with banter, messy family drama, and unexpected romance.

Scandal of the Summer by Alexandra Vasti

A runaway heiress, a fake princess’s estate, and a charming smuggler posing as staff? This Regency romance sounds wildly entertaining. When Ruby escapes London’s marriage market and collides with the dangerously charismatic Captain Archer, sparks fly amid the chaos and deception. Funny, flirty, and packed with adventure, Scandal of the Summer feels like the perfect historical romance to kick-start your summer reading TBR!

The Very Definition of Love by Sophia Benoit

A wallflower secretly writing a dictionary of scandalous slang? I’m already obsessed with this premise. After an unexpected scandal leads to a marriage of convenience with London’s most notorious rake, Harriet suddenly finds herself learning far more than she ever expected about love, desire, and marriage. Witty, steamy, and packed with classic Regency romance charm, this sounds like a fun pick for fans of historical rom-coms!

Winner Takes All by Emily Martin

This rom-com sounds chaotic in the absolute best way! As Eleanor and Adam race across Las Vegas to untangle the events of their wild night before a major record deal slips away, they quickly realize their chemistry might be more real than either expected. Packed with banter, music-industry drama, and classic rom-com chaos, this is such a fun and addictive love story!

Big Stick Energy by Sarina Bowen

Fans of Off Campus and Heated Rivalry will want to pick up this hockey romance! Accidentally sending your hockey team captain a scandalous message is bad enough, but fake dating him through an entire wedding season is even worse! As Darcy and Eric try to keep their relationship strictly pretend, lingering glances and growing feelings make things far more complicated than either expected. You won’t want to miss this one!

Keeping Score by Rebecca Jenshak

One wild night in Las Vegas leaves a gymnast accidentally married to the hockey player she’s been trying hard to avoid in this swoony sports romance. What starts as a temporary arrangement to avert a PR disaster quickly becomes more complicated as Hannah begins to see a softer side of Travis she never expected. Packed with fake-relationship tension, forced proximity, and plenty of chemistry, this romance sounds addictive!

Witch Season by Julia Bianco

If you’re looking for a little witchy fix this summer, don’t miss this contemporary fantasy featuring an enemies-to-lovers romance and high-stakes magic! Katherine is used to enforcing her coven’s rules—until a rival heir arrives and challenges everything she believes in. As tensions rise and a dangerous new threat emerges, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance that sparks more than conflict.