95 Romance Books You Need to Read in 2023

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

Back in a Spell is the third book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series. This new addition to the series follows Nineve, a powerful witch who has been left at the altar and decides to try a dating app. When she goes on a date with Morty, their date is terrible but gets worse when they discover that Nineve’s family has been trying to buy Morty’s business.

Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood

While these books have been available digitally this past year, they’ll be released in a physical copy. The STEMinist Novellas follow three engineers and their journey to find love. These novellas are so fun and even though I’ve already read them, it’ll be great to have them in a physical copy.

Exes and O’s by Amy Lea

If you enjoyed Amy Lea’s debut Set on You, than you’ll love her new release. When Tara sets out to find ‘the one’, she decides to revisit her exes to find her second chance romance. She asks her new roommate Trevor to help but as they spend more time together, Tara may be closer to her happily ever after than she thinks.

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen

If you’re looking for an enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy, than Lunar Love might be the book for you! Olivia is the perfect matchmaker but she has trouble finding her own match. When she takes over her Grandmother’s matchmaking business she learns that a new dating app may destroy her family legacy. So she and the owner of the dating app make a bet — they’ll find match for the other person and whoever falls in love loses.

The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker

The Rom-Com Agenda follows Leah who helps Eli on his quest to win back his girlfriend, Victoria. While she teaches him about grand gestures and meet-cutes and everything rom-com, they find that what they’re looking for was in front of them the entire time.

A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan

A Guide to Being Just Friends is the third addition to the Jansen Brothers series. Hailey is determined to make her salad shop a success, which means no distractions. When she meets Wes in a disastrous meet-cute, they strike a friendship — but she’s not supposed to have distractions. If you love friends-to-lovers, than this is the book for you!

A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett

If you’re looking for a Victorian romance, than you’ll want to pick up A Love by Design. The third book in The Secret Scientists of London series follows Margaret who wants to establish the first woman owned engineering firm in England. While she tries to make these dreams come true, she has to deal with the irritating, but attractive, Earl Grantham — who she has a past with.

Hex Appeal by Kate Johnson

Hex Appeal is a new witchy romance release for this year. It follows Essie, who lives in a house with other witches in Essex. When their new landlord discovers that they haven’t paid rent since the 1700s, she tries to keep him away but he may be falling under her spell.

Sweeter than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane

If you’re a fan of Hallmark romance movies, than you’ll want to pick up Sweeter than Chocolate. It follows Lucy who owns a chocolate shop that sells the famous Cupid chocolate — rumour says that if you eat one on February 14th, you’ll meet your soulmate. When Dean, a TV reporter doesn’t like a business taking advantage of their customers, he teams up with Lucy to interview couples brought together by the chocolates. It’s also going to become a new Hallmark movie!

The Reunion by Kayla Olson

The Reunion is pitched for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne. When two former teen stars meet again at the reunion for their famous television show, they’re given a second chance at their romance. While their chemistry is still there, on-set rivalries and speculation may get in the way of their happily ever after.

Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews

Breaking All the Rules follows Beatrice, who always does what she’s expected to do. When she decides to take her life back, she breaks all the rules and gets help from Officer Austin Cooper. But sometimes breaking rules has consequences you have to deal with.

Do I Know You? by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

I love reading books by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka — their young adult books are wonderful and I really enjoyed The Roughest Draft last year. Do I Know You follows a married couple who go away to celebrate their five year anniversary. When a guest at the resort mistakes them as strangers, they find themselves acting as though it’s their first date. It’s a second chance romance about a married couple reconnecting.

Make a Wish by Helena Hunting

Make a Wish is the third book in the Spark House series. It follows Harley, who regrets the time she almost kissed the father of a child she was the nanny for — it was so bad, he moved. When they’re suddenly back in town, seven years later, it’s the perfect time to try and heal the wounds from the past.

Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters

Behinds the Scenes is pitched as perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner. It follows Rose, a business consultant who is feeling stuck. When she meets Ash, a former filmmaker, everything in her life changes. If you’re looking for a sapphic romance to read this year, this may be for you!

Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni

Sorry, Bro follows Nar, who decides it’s time to find ‘the one’ when her boyfriend proposes to her in front of a room of drunk tech boys. When her mom sends her to Explore Armenia, a month long series of events, it’s not a man who catches her eye, it’s Erebuni — a woman who shares the same interests as Nar.

The Second You’re Single by Cara Tanamachi

The Second You’re Single follows Sora, a freelance writer who dislikes Valentine’s Day. When she pledges to stay single in February, she doesn’t expect to meet Jack — someone she hasn’t seen since elementary school. But maybe Jack is the person she’s been waiting for.

For Twice in My Life by Annette Christie

For Twice in My Life follows Layla, who is dating the man of her dreams. When he suddenly breaks up with, she doesn’t know what went wrong. After hearing that Ian has been in an accident and doesn’t remember that they broke up, she’s given a second chance at their relationship. But, Ian’s young brother comes into town making things more complicated than before.

Just My Type by Falon Ballard

Just My Type is a new workplace romance releasing this year. It follows Lana, who has never been single for long but now that she is, she’s determined to stay that way. When her high school ex, takes a writing assignment at her work, they find themselves in a writing battle. She’ll write about being single and embracing it and he’ll write about settling down and becoming boyfriend material. But their dream job isn’t the only thing at stake — so are their hearts.

Not the Plan by Gia De Cadenet

Not the Plan follows Isadora, a chief of staff who dreams of making a difference. When she meets Karim, she’s surprised that he shares her ideals but works for someone who thinks the opposite. While they have chemistry, the rivalry between their bosses is a problem. If you enjoy workplace romance, than this will a book you don’t want to miss.

Not Your Ex’s Hexes by April Asher

Not Your Ex’s Hexes is the second book in the Supernatural Singles series. When Rose has a one-night stand with a half-demon, she doesn’t expect to be sentenced to community service at his vet clinic. When they start spending more time together, their relationship turns into something more. If you love a good witchy romance, than this will be worth picking up.

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

Secretly Yours follows Hallie, who falls in love with Julian at the age of fourteen after an almost kiss. When Julian returns to town, Hallie is hired to redo the gardens at his family’s estate and she’s determined to get the kiss she wanted at fourteen. If you love steamy romance and rivalry, you don’t want to miss this one. The sequel will also be releasing later in the year!

End of Story by Kylie Scott

End of Story is a new opposites-attract romance releasing this year. It follows Susie, who inherits a fixer-upper from her aunt. When she discovers that the contractor is her ex’s best friend Lars, she isn’t happy. Things get awkward when Lars finds a divorce certificate hidden in the wall, with both their names on it — but dated ten years in the future.

Isha, Unscripted by Sajni Patel

Isha, Unscripted follows Isha, an aspiring screenwriter who finally gets a script in front of producers, but it doesn’t go to plan. When her cousin convinces her to have a pitch session with the one and only Matthew McConaughey, she ends up having an unforgettable night — with the help of a really cute bartender. It’s equal parts romance and adventure!

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow

Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year follows Ruby, an American food writer who moves to Scotland to write a cookbook. While there, she meets a handsome Scotsman she can’t resist — even though she’s sworn off men. She also learns of plans to turn her favourite pub into an American chain restaurant, which causes her to make an impossible choice.

Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

Take the Lead the start of a brand new romance duology from Alexis Daria. It follows Gina, a professional dancer on a popular network TV dance competition. While she’s never made it to the finals, her newest partner gives her the chance to finally make it there. As they compete, their chemistry is undeniable and they both need to make a choice — take a chance on love or follow fame.

Artfully Yours by Joanna Lowell

Artfully Yours is another Victorian historical romance releasing this year. It follows Nina, who wants to get away from the life of crime her forger brother lives. When their forgeries catch the attention of Alan De’Ath, an art critic, she is offered a job — he knows the paintings are fake, he just doesn’t know she painted them. As they grow closer together, their false start may lead to broken hearts.

Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot

If you love enemies-to-lovers with a foodie romance, than this is the book for you. Best Served Hot follows Julie, an executive assitant who reviews restaurants on social media after hours. Her dream job is to be a food critic for a popular newspaper, but her nemesis, Bennett, got the job. When she decides to confront Bennett, it grabs the attention of the newspaper and they agree to team up — for buzz, of course.

Full Exposure by Thien-Kim Lam

Full Exposure follows Josie, a boudoir photographer who never takes time off. When a client in New Orleans cancels their appointment, she decides to fly out and take a vacation. While celebrating Mardi Gras she meets Spencer and they connect over their artistic passions. It’s a question as to whether their Mardi Gras fling can turn into something more.

I Ducking Love You by Kira Archer

Chloe is tired of proving she deserves a promotion over a man so a little white lie leads her to go on the corporate duck hunting retreat. While there, the only person who can help her is the ‘fake fiance’ she can’t stop thinking about.

Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score

Things We Hide From the Light is the second book in the Knockemout series. It follows Nash, a chief of police who is recovering from being shot and is dealing with anxiety. When he decides to hide his issues, his new neighbour Lina sees past it — but she doesn’t do relationships, she only does flings. As they spend more time together, they both might get more than they bargained for.

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

If you’re a bookworm, you’ll want to pick this one up. The Neighbor Favor follows Lily, a bookworm who finds escape in the letters she shares with her favourite fantasy author. When he ghosts her, she asks her charming neighbor Nick to attend her sister’s wedding with her. Little does she know, Nick uses a pen name and he’s the author she was writing letters to.

Too Wrong to Be Right by Melonie Johnson

When Kat’s latest boyfriend dumps her, she decides she’s done dating Mr. Wrong. She decides to swear off dating until she can find Mr. Right. When she meets Mick, their chemistry makes her want to keep things platonic — but maybe he’s everything she’s been waiting for.

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon follows Mariel, who accidentally summons a demon — one who collects mortal souls. When a deal of his goes wrong and his reputation suffers, he decides to strike a deal with Mariel. Since he can’t leave her side until they complete the bargain, they start spending a lot of time with one another.

Mr. and Mrs. Witch by Gwenda Bond

Another witchy romance on this list — they are definitely popular this year! When Savannah and Griffin marry, they find out the truth: she’s a witch and he’s a witch hunter. If you like the “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” vibes, than you’ll definitely want to pick this book up!

Off the Map by Trish Doller

Off the Map follows Carla, who travels around in her vintage Jeep Wrangler and doesn’t stay long in each place. When she arrives in Dublin to attend a wedding, she’s picked up at the airport by Eamon. While their drive across Ireland should be easy, it quickly becomes complicated because of their chemistry and their pasts.

Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly

Something Wild & Wonderful is another LBGTQ+ romance releasing this year. It follows Alexei, who decides to journey the Pacific Crest Trail and keeps running into Ben, an outgoing hiker. What begins as a coincidence may actually be the trail bringing them together. If you love the grumpy-sunshine trope and an outdoor setting, than you’ll want to pick this book up.

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen is the start of a brand new historical romance series. It follows Sir Gareth Inglis who desperately wants to connect with someone. When a passionate anonymous affair is over as quickly as it began, he’s disappointed. Joss runs a smuggling clan and his family is everything to him — when someone testifies against his sister, he blackmails Gareth with the secret of their relationship. While they’re around each other again, this relationship is anything but happy.

Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams

Just like Loathe to Love You, Love and Other Flight Delays is a physical copy of three novellas that have been previously released. These three romance novellas are set within an airport. They’re also really fun!

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter is one of my auto-buy authors — I highly recommend her books. The Love Wager follows Hallie, who is determined to find love after a one-night stand. When she signs up for a dating app, she matches with the man whose room she just snuck out of. They agree that they’re not interested in each other, but they’ll help the other find ‘the one.’ If you love romance with fake dating, you’ll definitely want to pick this one up.

Ellie is Cool Now by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren

Ellie is Cool Now follows Ellie, a TV writer who works on a hit teen show about popular high school students. The only problem: she wasn’t cool when she was in high school. When she’s offered a promotion, if she attends her own reunion, she’s given a second chance to rewrite the script.

Infamous by Lex Croucher

Infamous follows Eddie, who does everything with her best friend Rose. When Rose suddenly talks about marriage at their debutante ball, Eddie is terrified. But then she meets renowned poet Nash — maybe he’s exactly who she needs to forget Rose.

Jane & Edward by Melodie Edwards

Jane & Edward is a modern retelling of Jane Eyre. It follows Jane, who accepts a job as a legal secretary at a law firm. When people think she’s destined to fail, it’s because of her difficult boss, Edward. As they spend more time together, they have to decide if opening their hearts is worth it.

The Only Game in Town by Lacie Waldon

The Only Game in Town follows Jess, who loves that things always stay the same in her hometown. When the town’s benefactor suddenly dies, he leaves behind an opportunity — a high stakes game for people to win his entire fortune. But, he’s already paired people up, which is how Jess meets the benefactor’s nephew Jasper.

A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins

A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes is the third book in the Ladies Most Scandalous series. Set in 1867, it follows Poppy who flees to London to escape an awful betrothal. When she learns that her sister is accused of murder, she needs to return home and a fake betrothal will give her the protection she needs. If you love historical romance and fake-dating, than this is a perfect book for you!

Right Girl, Wrong Side by Ginny Baird

If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers and rival families, than this is the book for you. Right Girl, Wrong Side follows Evita, who is excited to go to relax in Nantucket with her family. When they get there, another family is already there — and it happens to be her former crush from high school and his family. After they decide to share the cottage, it’s a struggle to keep peace between two rival families.

Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa

When Ana Maria is sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge during the French occupation of Mexico, she gets a taste of freedom. While there, she struggles to ignore the pull she feels to Gideon Fox. But Gideon doesn’t need a distraction — especially one that deals with his heart.

Never Forget You by Fiona Lucas

Never Forget You is pitched as perfect for fans of Colleen Hover and Lucy Score. It follows Lili, who meets Ben on a summer day, but life takes them in different directions. When Ben meets Alice five years later, the only clue to her past is a necklace she wears: one that Ben bought Lili when they first meet. If you’re looking for an emotional and heartwarming romance, than this is a great choice.

The Plus One by Mazey Eddings

If you love fake dating and childhood enemies, than this is the book for you. The Plus One follows Indira who hates Jude, her childhood nemesis. When the two strike a deal to be fake dates for a wedding, the forced proximity causes their feelings to feel real.

What the Hex by Jessica Clare

What the Hex is an enemies-to-lovers sequel to Go Hex Yourself. It follows Penny, who wants to be a familiar witch but no one is hiring because there are too many witches. When she arranges a deal with Willem to be trained, they encounter danger and some feelings, too.

The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

The Nanny is a romantic comedy by a debut author that is sure to be a great read! When Cassie gets a new job as a nanny, she doesn’t expect that the father of the child is one of her biggest supporters on OnlyFans. As they spend more time together, their relationship blossoms, but there may also be some secrets.

To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters

If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, you’ll love reading this romantic comedy. To Swoon and to Spar is the fourth book in The Regency Vows series. It follows Viscount Penvale who wants to buy back his ancestral home from his Uncle. When his Uncle agrees to sell, there’s one condition: the Viscount must marry his Uncle’s ward, Jane.

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Yours Truly is perfect for fans of second chance romance. It follows Briana, a doctor who is struggling with her life — she’s going through a divorce, her brother needs a kidney donor and she lost out on a promotion to her nemesis, Jacob. But Jacob changes the game and sends her a letter, and before she knows it, they’re exchanging letters and meeting for lunch. It’s sure to be a heartwarming romance that many will love.

Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat by Sonya Lalli

Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat is the perfect romance for people who love travel — especially cruising. It follows Jasmine, who tags along on her parents Alaskan cruise. When she learns that it’s a cruise for senior’s and the only person her age is her childhood enemy, Jake, her trip goes from bad to worse. It’s an enemies-to-lovers romance set on a cruise ship — what could be better than that?

Note to Self by Anna Bell

Note to Self is another book for fans of second chance romance. It follows Edie and Joel who have an instant connection to each other but one night changes it. When she unexpectedly crosses paths with Joel seventeen years later, she finally gets a second chance at love.

Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald

Sizzle Reel follows Luna, an aspiring cinematographer who finds that coming out as bisexual is more difficult than she anticipated. When she meets Valeria, an actress, they both decide to help each other with their career goals. But their romantic interest in each starts to put a wrench in them fulfilling their career goals.

The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur

The Fiancée Farce is Alexandria Bellefleur’s latest sapphic romance book. It follows Tansy, a quiet bookseller who invents a fake girlfriend, inspired by the cover model of a bestselling book. When she meets the real life cover model, they announce a marriage of convenience. But, their scheming may not last and their feelings may change from fake to real.

Bear with Me Now by Katie Shepard

Bear with Me Now follows Teagan, a charitable foundation executive who is hospitalized for panic attacks after the death of his mother. When his sister decides to take him to a wilderness therapy retreat, he nearly gets eaten by a bear, but is saved by Darcy. When he doesn’t want to return to New York without her, he decides to hire her as his sober companion — something he doesn’t need and she’s not qualified for.

Happy Place by Emily Henry

There’s nothing better than curling up with a new romance by Emily Henry! Happy Place follows a couple who break up but make a pact to be together for their annual vacation with their best friends. Through all the pretending, they realize that they still have feelings for each other. If it’s anything like her other books, it’s going to be a hit!

Role Playing by Cathy Yardley

If you’re looking for a more emotional romantic comedy, than Role Playing is a good option. It follows two middle aged gamers who decide to grow their online connection into a real life love story. Even though everything is easy online, it doesn’t mean it’s perfect in real life.

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After features body positivity, a love triangle and a sweet bookstore owner. Indie bookseller Zora doesn’t have time for romance, but when a mystery author who she has a crush on agrees to have an event at her store, she changes her position. When she starts seeing Lawrence, she also has to deal with his grumpy friend Reid. But, first impressions can be wrong and now she needs to find her own happily ever after.

Best Men by Sidney Karger

Best Men follows two best men in a wedding party who fall for each other. It’s a romantic comedy by a debut author (and screenwriter) that is perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ romance.

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is an adorable romantic comedy set in England. It follows Maggie, who lives in the Tower of London and dreams of her fairy tale future. When she fails at online dating, she swears off men. But a chance encounter with a member of the Royal Guard makes her realize that she’s not ready to give up on love.

Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron

If you’re looking for a fun romantic comedy with a destination wedding, than this is the book for you. Jana Goes Wild follows Jana who tries hard to be perfect and the one time she wasn’t, she ended up having a baby. When she and her daughter’s father are the bridesmaid and groomsman at a destination wedding, they’re forced to make a decision — do they let each other in?

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

Meet Me at the Lake is Carley Fortune’s second romance. Her first book, Every Summer After was a huge success and there’s no doubt that this one will be too. It follows two strangers who have a chance encounter and spend a day adventure with each other. While there, one makes a promise that they keep and the other breaks it.

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

Practice Makes Perfect is a sweet friends to lovers romantic comedy. It follows Annie, a flower shop owner who wants to find her perfect match. When she asks Will to be her relationship tutor, their freindship blossoms into something more. It’s going to be a perfect heartwarming romance!

Sugar, Spice and Can’t Play Nice by Annika Sharma

When Payal’s parents insist she marry to save their family company, she has a tough decision to make — follow her dreams or save her family. Aayan agrees to marry Payal on the condition that he receive a 50 percent stake in his own family’s business. As they spend more time together, they both get more than they bargained for.

The Last Word by Katy Birchall

The Last Word is pitched as a mixture of The Hating Game and Beach Read, which sounds perfect to me! It’s an enemies-to-lovers romance that follows Harper, a journalist who learns that a fling from years ago has been hired as the new features editor. Despite being enemies, the more time they spend together shows that they may have misjudged each other.

Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts by Kristyn J Miller

Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts is another debut that I’m particularly excited to read! It follows Margot, who has a podcast about having relationships without catching true feelings. When she hosts an all-expense paid wedding on Catalina Island, she needs more content for her listeners. She decides to break all her own dating rules, just to prove that they shouldn’t be broken.

Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay

If you’re looking for a sweet romance for the summer, than this will be perfect for you! When Samantha meets a super cute bookworm, she sets herself up for the perfect summer fling. The only problem is that she would rather do anything other than read.

The Book Proposal by KJ Micciche

When romance writer Gracie decides to e-mail her high school crush, she doesn’t expect to receive a response. While they form an unlikely friendship, they also might get their second chance at love.

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren

If you’re a fan of Christina Lauren, than you’ll want to pick up their next release. The True Love Experiment follows Felicity, a romance novelist who has never fallen in love. When she meets Connor, a documentary filmmaker, they decide to film her as she tries to find love — through the true love experiment. Through this, she’ll be able to find love and they’ll both be able to move their careers further.

Love at First Set by Jennifer Dugan

Love at First Set is the adult debut from Jennifer Dugan. It folllows Lizzie, who gives a drunken pep talk to a stranger in a bathroom but later finds out it’s a bride-to-be who she convinced to leave her fiancé the night before the wedding. If you’re looking for an LGBTQ+ rom-com, than you’ll definitely want to add this book to your list.

Mrs. Nash’s Ashes by Sarah Adler

If you’re looking for a humourous and heartwarming romance, than you’ll want to give this book a try. Mrs. Nash’s Ashes follows Millicent, who promises her elderly best friend that she would reunite her with the woman she loved eighty years ago. But, she doesn’t expect to be taking a road trip with Mrs. Nash’s ashes in her backpack and a living travel companion, Hollis.

Planes, Trains and All the Feels by Livy Hart

Planes, Trains and All the Feels reminds me of the chaos of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but with romance at the centre. When Cassidy needs to get to her sister’s wedding on time, she’ll do anything. She doesn’t expect that to mean sharing a rental car with an infuriating man. It’s going to be such a fun romance with some chaos and rivalry.

Wild Things by Laura Kay

Wild Things is a queer rom-com perfect for readers who want a heartwarming story. It follows a group of friends who give up their city apartments to buy a house in the country together. While there, El is forced to confront her feelings for her best friend Ray.

Chef’s Choice by TJ Alexander

Chef’s Choice is the second book in the Chef’s Kiss series. It follows Luna who is fired from her office job but accepts a job as the girlfriend of Jean-Pierre, the heir to a culinary empire. When they need to cook a number of family recipes to prove that he’s a worthy heir, she needs to learn how to cook and not let her feelings get in the way. If you’re looking for a book with two trans main characters, than this is the perfect book for you.

Leave It to the March Sisters by Annie Sereno

Fans of Little Women will loves this new twist on the classic story. It follows Amy who feels like she has it all except for the fact that her mother thinks that they’re the real version of the March family. When Amy begins to live in Theo’s house, they’re able to heal their broken friendship and maybe get a second chance at romance.

Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry

I absolutely adored Kit McBride Gets a Wife and I am particularly excited to read the sequel. Marrying Off Morgan McBride follows Morgan, who is surprised to learn that his sister put in a request for a mail order bride. While it was successful for their brother Kit, Morgan isn’t who the bride expects and he’s resistant to romance. I think it’s going to be a fantastic grumpy-sunshine romance with the perfect amount of humour.

Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman

Once More with Feeling follows a former pop star who finds herself back in the spotlight. What she doesn’t expect is for it to be with an old flame. Once More with Feeling is perfect for you if you love friends-to-lovers with a mixture of enemies-to-lovers.

That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey

When a divorced woman attends a sleepaway camp for adults only, she’s able to reconnect with a man from her past. What she doesn’t expect is to catch feelings for his sister instead. If you love romance books with an outdoor setting, you’ll definitely want to give this book a try.

Double Decker Dream by Lindsay MacMillan

Double Decker Dream is pitched as perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Sophie Cousens. It follows Kat, an American consultant who wants to get promoted and fall in love with an English man before she goes home. When she meets a man on a double-decker bus, she instantly knows he’s the man for her, but he turns out to be different from the man she expects.

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey

Unfortunately Yours is the sequel to Secretly Yours, which releases earlier in the year. This sequel follows Natalie who ends up suggesting a marriage of convenience to a man she can’t stand. An enemies-to-lovers romance from Tessa Bailey will definitely be a great read.

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood’s romance books are always so much fun — they’re lighthearted, have great romance and feature women in STEM. Love, Theoretically follows rival physicists who decide to fake date. When Elsie’s side job as a fake girlfriend collides with her professional life, she gets more than she bargains for — especially when it comes to love.

Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin

Much Ado About Nada is a second chance romance inspired by Persuasion by Jane Austen. It follows Nada who feels liks her life isn’t going the way she wants. When her best friend Haleema decides to bring her out of her shell, she brings her to the annual Muslim conference downtown. While there, Nada has to deal with Baz, the brother of Haleema’s fiance — and someone she has a past with.

Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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 they hoped, they decide to work together: she’ll ghostwrite his memoir and also work on his romance skills.

Play for Me by Libby Hubscher

If you’re a fan of romance with sports, than you’ll want to pick up Play for Me. It follows Sophie who has her dream job as the head athletic trainer for the Red Sox. When she loses her job and her boyfriend, she applies for a trainer position at a boarding school. When she arrives, she learns that her roommates are all men — and she has to deal with the grumpy Jonas.

A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña

A Dish Best Served Hot is the second book in the Vega Family Love Stories series. It follows an ex-soldier and a social justice warrior who will do anything she can to save her neighbourhood community centre.

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

The Seven Year Slip is Ashley Poston’s next romance book. It follows Clementine, an overworked book publicist who falls in love with her temporary roommate. When she discovers he lives seven years in the past, it becomes more complicated than she ever expected.

Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder

Will They or Won’t They follows Lilah and Shane, actors who play a couple madly in love. But they can’t stand each other offscren. When they start filming the last season of their show, they’re forced to become closer than ever.

You’ve Been Served by Kristen Alicia

You’ve Been Served is pitched as Legally Blonde meets The Proposal — what could be better than that? It follows Simone, who decides to leave her job as a chef to go to law school, all because of a Magic 8 Ball. While there, she needs the help of Silas — he’s brash and brunt but he’s her only hope at surviving.