76 New Romance Books I’m Excited to Read in 2025

Recipe for Rivals by Kasey Stockton

Every book I’ve picked up by Kasey Stockton has been enjoyable so I’m looking forward to this new release from her! Recipe for Rivals is the third book in the Arcadia Creek series and even though I’m behind, I’m still excited to read it! It follows Nova, who moves to Arcadia Creek to work at her aunt’s diner after her divorce. While there, she meets Dusty, a charming fireman and their friendly rivalry turns into something more. It’s also available to read on Kindle Unlimited.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams is back with a new book in the When in Rome series. If you love rivals-to-lovers, you’ll want to pick it up. It follows two feuding second-grade teachers, who also happen to be neighbours. When Emily needs Jack’s help, their unlikely alliance might be the thing to end their long-standing rivalry. If you love rivals-to-lovers you’ll love this one!

Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday

Jenny Holiday always writes such wonderful romance stories. Into the Woods follows Teddy, who accepts a last-minute job to fill in at a summer arts camp. But, the problem is he doesn’t like kids or nature. While there, he meets Gretchen and even though they originally clash, their friendship grows throughout the summer. If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers story with an outdoor setting, this is the book for you!

Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura

If you’re a big fan of Indiana Jones like I am, you’ll want to pick up this new adventure romance. Temple of Swoon sounds like the perfect mixture of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider with romance. It follows Dr. Miriam Jacobs who is in charge of an expedition through the Amazon to find the Lost City of the Moon. Rafael is a journalist on the expedition team who tries everything he can to stop them from locating the lost city. Even with Rafael’s tricks, they learn they must work together since there are others out there looking, and they are gaining on them.

The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn

If Meghan Quinn writes a book, I will always pick it up. The Path to Loving Him is the next book in the Almond Bay series, which features small-town romance stories. It follows Gabby, who decides to have a one-night stand with a man in a bar after a disappointing job interview. When she leaves the next morning, she’s surprised to learn she got the job as the assistant baseball coach at Almond Bay High School. The only problem is she’ll be working with Ryland — her one-night stand. It’s the perfect mixture of enemies-to-lovers with forced proximity and I’m so excited to read it!

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter

Accidentally Amy follows Isabella who decides to claim a drink for someone named “Amy” when she’s running late for her first day at her dream job. As she leaves, she runs into an attractive man and sparks fly, until he tells her “See you tomorrow, Amy.” When she meets the VP of her department, she’s shocked to learn it’s the man from the coffee shop and Blake doesn’t seem as entertained by her explanation. Originally released on Kindle Unlimited, this brand-new edition features a dual point of view and bonus content. I’m so excited to read this refreshed version!

Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel

Playing Flirty follows Rose, who loves to unwind with her friends during games night. When she decides to enter a contest with a board game she secretly created, the only person who can help her is her competitive nemesis, William. While they work together, they discover that what has always been a competitive game between them, might be something more. It’s pitched as the perfect book for fans of Olivia Dade and Jen DeLuca.

Unromance by Erin Connor

Unromance follows Sawyer, a bestselling author of romance until a broken heart leaves her with writer’s block. When she gets stuck in an elevator with a stranger, she thinks she has an opportunity for the perfect one-night stand, until she keeps running into him. Mason is convinced they are meant to help each other so he proposes a deal: he’ll help her writer’s block if she helps him with his tabloid trainwrecks. As they spend more time together, they realize a chance encounter with a stranger can always lead to something more.

Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie

If you want to travel to the United Kingdom, you’ll want to pick up Work in Progress. It follows Alice, who wants to celebrate her thirtieth birthday in style so she decides to go on a literary book tour across the UK. But, the trip isn’t what she expects — she’s stuck with a lively group of older ladies and one incredibly handsome Scottish driver. As they travel, Alice realizes that sometimes reality is better than we expect it to be.

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

While Onyx Storm does lean more into the fantasy genre, I still think it deserves a spot on this list for its sizzling romance! Onyx Storm picks up right after the events in Iron Flame. The series follows Violet, who joins an elite college for dragon riders. If you’re in the mood for an action-packed romantasy with gripping characters and a captivating plot, this series is for you.

Spiral by Bal Khabra

Spiral is the next book in the Off the Ice series. It follows Elias, a newly drafted hockey player who wants to escape the spotlight. When Sage, an aspiring ballerina needs to increase her online personality, she decides that fake-dating Elias is the perfect choice. As they spend more time together, their fake relationship turns into something real and before things spiral, they must decide what to do. I’m so excited to pick this one up, especially with the Toronto setting.

Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen

Wedding Dashers follows Ada, who is on her way to her sister’s wedding in Ireland but is stranded in London when her connecting flight is cancelled. When she rants to a handsome stranger, she realizes that they are going to the same wedding and he also happens to be the best man. To make it to Belfast for the wedding, Ada and Jack have no choice but to work together. Wedding Dashers is one of the few debuts I pre-ordered this year and I’m so excited to read it.

Yin Yang Love Song by Lauren Kung Jessen

I’m excited to read another romance by Lauren Kung Jessen. Yin Yang Love Song follows Chryssy, a Chinese herbalist who after another breakup decides to run a healing retreat for the broken-hearted with her aunts. When she meets celebrity cellist and bad boy Vin, she offers him a deal: they’ll fake date and he’ll break her heart to increase ticket sales while also promoting her business.

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

If Ali Hazelwood releases a romance, I will read it! Deep End is a steamy college romance that follows a competitive diver and an ace swimmer as they start a temporary fling that ultimately turns into something more. Even though I love her STEM romance books, I’m really excited to read a sports romance from Ali Hazelwood!

Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey

I’m always so excited to read a new romance by Tessa Bailey. Dream Girl Drama is the next book in the Big Shots series. It follows Sig, a professional hockey player who meets Chloe at a country club when his car breaks down. As they spend the night together, sparks fly and they have plans to see each other soon. When Sig arrives to meet his dad’s new girlfriend, Chloe is there too — his dream girl is about to be his future stepsister. This is so different from what I usually read but I’m looking forward to diving in!

The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest

The Love Lyric is the third book in The Greene Sisters series by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest. It follows Iris, who got married and pregnant at twenty-four and then became a widow and a single mom all within a year and a half. Six years later, she attends her sister’s wedding where she meets Angel, a pop R&B singer. When Angel gets a brand deal with an emerging beauty company, he’s delighted to work with Iris. However, staying professional during the brand campaign proves to be more difficult than they thought.

Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift

Celebrity Crush follows Emmy, a romance writer determined to become a social media sensation, especially since her latest novel is becoming a movie. When her secret celebrity crush, and inspiration for the novel, accepts the leading role, she wants to team up with a fake dating scheme. As they spend time together, the spotlight threatens to expose the truth. It sounds like such an interesting romance and I look forward to picking it up!

Change of Heart by Falon Ballard

Change of Heart follows Campbell, a workaholic who doesn’t have time for anything or anyone apart from work. When she magically wakes up in Heart Springs, a small town out of a Hallmark movie, she needs to find her way back to her life. To return to normalcy, she needs to fulfill three tasks, but one will be difficult — she needs to find true love. I love the concept of this and it’s already giving me Gilmore Girls vibes, what could be better than that?

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

After reading my Lovelight Farms last year, I’m excited to pick up another book by B.K. Borison. First–Time Caller is the first book in the Heartstrings series and is inspired by Sleepless in Seattle. It follows Aiden, who has fallen out of love with love which is a problem as the host of a popular romance hotline. When a young girl calls asking for advice for her mom, the interview goes viral. Lucie realizes that a little more romance might not be so bad, especially when everyone is invested in her life. But as sparks fly between Lucie and Aiden, they both have some important choices to make in their lives.

Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan

Get Lost with You is the next book in the Rock Bottom Love series by Sophie Sullivan. It follows Jillian, a single mom who loves her daily routine and Levi, who returns home after living in the big city. When they run into each other, their teenage feelings for each other come rushing back. As Jillian gets more attached, she must decide if it’s worth risking her heart again. If you like second-chance romance and a small-town setting, you’ll want to check this series out.

Never Planned on You by Lindsay Hameroff

Never Planned on You is another second-chance romance on this list. It follows Ali, whose reputation for spontaneity brings her home to Baltimore to intern as a wedding planner. While at a local cafe, she reconnects with Graham, a stranger she got tattoos with, in London. When she gets an opportunity to plan a high-profile wedding, she jumps at the chance to further her career. But, she doesn’t expect to discover that Graham is the groom. I really enjoyed Lindsay Hameroff’s debut Till There Was You, so I’m excited to pick this one up!

The Girl Most Likely To by Julie Tieu

If you like books that take place over one night, you’ll want to pick up The Girl Most Likely To. It follows Rachel whose former frenemy Danny invites her to their twentieth high school reunion. Despite their past, she agrees to go. As they spend the night together, they rediscover feelings they once had and need to decide if this is a chance to reconnect or if it’s just a trip down memory lane.

You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon

You Between the Lines follows Leigh, a former sorority girl who accepts an offer to a prestigious poetry MFA program. While there, she runs into Will, her former high school crush turned nemesis. Leigh wants to prove to herself and William that she deserves to be there, so she attempts to land a coveted fellowship in the program. The problem is, Will wants it too and as they compete, they realize there might be something more between the lines.

Book Boyfriend by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

If Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka release a new romance book, I will always read it! Book Boyfriend follows Jennifer, whose obsession with a romantasy series leads her to attend an immersive fan experience to celebrate it. While there, she runs into her work nemesis, Scott and he seems determined to make himself into the perfect book boyfriend. A mixture of the bookish world with the enemies-to-lovers romance trop guarantees this will be a delightful book!

A Touch of Shadows by Jessica Thorne

While I’m not the biggest romantasy reader, A Touch of Shadows caught my eye. It’s pitched as a book for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas, which sounds perfect to me, especially after recently reading the Fourth Wing series. It follows Wren, who hides her shadow magic to avoid death. It also follows Finn, a knight who hunts those who use shadow magic. When dark creatures attack Finn, Wren uses her magic to save him. To save their kingdom, they must work together while navigating their growing feelings for each other.

Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone

Promise Me Sunshine is an upcoming slow-burn romance by Cara Bastone, author of Ready or Not. It follows Lenny, who is grieving the loss of her best friend. When she lands a job helping a single mother with her daughter Ainsley, she meets Ainsley’s uncle Miles, who happens to be a bit of a grump. Miles knows about grief and offers to help Lenny manage her emotions if she helps him reconnect with his sister and niece. As they spend more time together, Lenny discovers that even when experiencing loss, there are opportunities to gain in life too.

Scot and Bothered by Alexandra Kiley

Scot and Bothered is another book on this list that’s perfect if you want to travel. I’m particularly excited about this one because I’m visiting Scotland this year! It follows Brooke, a ghostwriter who has the opportunity to co-write a memoir with her college mentor about Scotland’s most challenging trek. But, there’s a catch — her mentor’s nephew Jack, a nature photographer, will guide her on the trail. After breaking her heart and ruining her writing career years ago, she’s not particularly excited to spend time with him. As they hike the trail together, they must deal with old feelings and confront issues from their past.

The Love Simulation by Etta Easton

The Love Simulation follows Brianna, a vice principal who is upset when her principal turns down his approval for a library upgrade. Reeling, she decides to join a group of teachers who will spend their summer in a Mars simulation, which should be easy since she is the sister of an astronaut. But, she doesn’t expect Roman to be there — the son of the principal. As they spend more time together in the simulation, Brianna deals with the complexities of her growing feelings as well as her dedication to the school. I love finding books with space themes so I’m looking forward to picking this one up!

Wild Side by Elsie Silver

After diving into the world of Elsie Silver’s books last year, there’s no way I would miss her next release! I don’t think I’m lying if I say she’s on my list of top favourite authors. Wild Side is the third book in the Rose Hill series and I’m so excited to read it (I’m eagerly waiting for my pre-order!). This new addition to the series follows Tabby and Rhys as they enter into a marriage of convenience. After glimpses of these two characters in the previous book, I’m excited to see where their love story takes us!

Fan Service by Rosie Danan

Fan Service is the upcoming paranormal romantic comedy from Rosie Danan, bestselling author of The Roommate. It follows Alex, an outcast who builds an online fan forum for a long-running werewolf detective show she loves. But, she has a secret: she doesn’t like the show’s star, Devin. When Devin’s career tanks, he needs answers and the closest thing to an expert is Alex. He just needs to convince her to stop hating him so he can get those answers.

My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein

My Big Fat Fake Marriage follows Connie, who distrusts nice guys because they always seem to have a secret. When she meets Henry, the sweet and adorable editor, she can’t believe he’s real. But, Henry tells her that in a moment of panic, he told everyone at work that he’s married. As she acts as his fake wife, she can’t help but wonder if what they have is real. It sounds like it will be a super cute story!

Story of My Life by Lucy Score

While I have not read any books by Lucy Score yet, I’ve been wanting to. I’m hoping Story of My Life will be my first before I dive into her backlist! It follows Hazel who needs to move out of her Upper East Side apartment when her publisher delivers an ultimatum about her next book. She decides to buy a house in rural Pennsylvania to pen her next novel and while there, she finds inspiration from her handsome, grumpy contractor, Cam. It sounds like the perfect small-town romance and I can’t wait to read it! It also happens to be the first in a brand-new series.

Code Word Romance by Carlie Walker

Code Word Romance is an upcoming opposites-attract fake dating romantic comedy. It follows Max, who works several odd jobs to pay down her debt. She also has an uncanny resemblance to Europe’s youngest female prime minister. When the prime minister is threatened, the CIA approaches Max with a life-changing amount of money to pretend to be the prime minister on an annual trip to Italy. Everything sounds perfect except for the fact that her handler is Flynn, the man who broke her heart years ago.

Playing the Field by Becky Ward

If you’re a fan of shows like Welcome to Wrexham and Ted Lasso, you’ll want to pick this one up. Playing the Field follows Lily, whose local football club relocates to a city miles away. To keep the community’s love for football alive, she sets up a new club with her dad and sister, who is a football coach. When professional player Ben shows up to coach, the attraction between them is instant. But, there’s no mixing business with pleasure and Lily must decide if their secret relationship and Ben’s bad-boy reputation is worth the risk.

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore

While I admit I’m behind on this series, I’m still excited to pick up the next book. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is the fourth book in the Dream Harbor series, which is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls. It follows Archer, a single dad and renowned chef who moves back to Dream Harbor to run the pancake restaurant and raise his daughter, Olive. While there, he hires Iris as a nanny for Olive and as they spend more time together, they realize there might be something more. It also helps that Olive wants to play matchmaker.

Just Our Luck by Denise Williams

If Denise Williams releases a new romance book, I will always read it! Just Our Luck follows Sybil, who bounces from job to job and man to man. After buying a lottery ticket, she goes to a late-night donut store where she meets Kiran. When she leaves the next morning, Kiran finds her winning lottery ticket and his attempt to return it becomes a viral romantic gesture. To keep his store open and help Sybil’s family, they decide to fake date for three months. Even though winning the lottery is great, they may have lucked out even more by finding each other.

Our Dear Miss H. is on the Case by Violet Marsh

Our Dear Miss H. is on the Case is equal parts historical romance and mystery, which is such a perfect combination. It follows Georgina, who trusts her cousin Percy with her most precious archaeological discovery. When Percy goes missing, she must work with his infuriating (and handsome) best friend, Alexander, to find him. As they spend more time together investigating Percy’s disappearance, their attraction grows. It sounds like it’s going to be such a fun story!

Summer in the City by Alex Aster

Summer in the City is the adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster. I haven’t read any of her previous books, but I’m intrigued by this story! It follows Elle, a screenwriter who has the opportunity to write a big-budget movie in New York City. But, she’s been dealing with writer’s block and her screenplay is due at the end of summer. When she heads back to the city to find inspiration, she doesn’t expect Parker, a former hookup, to be her new neighbour. It turns out her hate for Parker fuels her writing so they agree to fake date so he can create buzz around his company’s acquisition and she can finish her screenplay.

Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine

Any Trope But You follows Margot, a bestselling romance author who doesn’t believe in happily ever afters. She even secretly writes alternate endings for her characters in her Happily Never After document. When someone hacks her document and her readers cancel her, she flees to Alaska to reinvent herself and pen her first murder mystery under an anonymous name. While there, she meets Forrest and unlikely tropes seem to bring them together leaving her to question her true thoughts on a happy ending. Since visiting Alaska last year, I’m really excited about the Alaskan setting in this book!

Crash Landing by Annie McQuaid

As soon as I saw this cover, I knew I needed to read this heartwarming romance debut. Crash Landing follows Piper, who firmly believes she’s over the former love of her life, Wyatt. When she unexpectedly bumps into him at the airport, she doesn’t expect them to be on the way to the same wedding. Things only get worse when their plane crashes in the Caribbean and she’s stranded on a deserted island with the last person she wanted to see. I love that it’s a second-chance romance mixed with survival.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Say You’ll Remember Me follows Samantha, who thinks she’s finally found the perfect guy until he opens his mouth and says something entirely wrong. Samantha wants to prove him wrong unless he can admit his mistake. After an incredible date, she realizes it’s not the right time to pursue a relationship so she asks Xavier to forget her. But no amount of time or distance is enough for them to forget each other. I’m so excited to read the next release by Abby Jimenez and I’m sure a lot of you are too!

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary

Bestselling author Beth O’Leary is back with a brand-new romance this year. Swept Away follows Zeke and Lexi, two strangers who decide to have a night of fun together on Zeke’s houseboat. When they wake up, they realize that a miscommunication means no one tied the houseboat to the dock and they’ve drifted away. As they try to survive the days away from land, they also need to navigate their growing feelings for each other. It sounds like it’ll be such a fun read!

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

Flirting Lessons is the first queer romance from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. It follows Avery, who is fresh off a breakup and wants to experience her twenties by dating around and finding new hobbies. It also follows Taylor, a big flirt who makes a bet with a friend that she can go two months without hooking up with someone. When the two meet, Taylor offers to give Avery flirting lessons and as the two spend more time together, their growing feelings for each other start to change everything.

The Folklore of Forever by Sarah Hogle

The Folklore of Forever is the second book in the Moonville series. It’s an upcoming enemies-to-lovers romantasy that follows a paranormal skeptic who gets involved in a ghost hunt with her charming neighbour. As Zelda and Morgan work together, they discover true magic — both in the woods and in each other. I still need to read the first book, but it sounds so intriguing!

Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn

Bridesmaid by Chance is the third book in the Bridesmaid for Hire series by Meghan Quinn. Each book follows a woman as they fall in love and work as a fake bridesmaid. This third book follows Hudson who hires his business partner’s young sister as his assistant. When Sloane fills in as the bridesmaid for one of Hudson’s partners, she makes a deal with him: she will participate in the wedding if Hudson marries her so she can further her career. It sounds like it’ll be such a fun marriage of convenience romance, especially if it’s by Meghan Quinn.

Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage

If you’re a fan of small-town romance, you’ll want to pick up the fourth book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, Wild and Wrangled. It follows Camille, who wants to get married to help build her own life. When the groom doesn’t show up at the wedding, she needs to find a new place to live. The only problem: the neighbour is Dusty, a man from her past. It sounds like it will be a fantastic second-chance romance and I’m so excited to pick it up.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

I am so excited for Emily Henry’s next romance. If it’s anything like her previous books, I just know it will be a delightful story! Great Big Beautiful Life follows Alice and Hayden as they compete for an opportunity to write the biography of a former tabloid princess and heiress, Margaret. When Margaret invites them both for a trial period, they must deal with Margaret’s tricks and their growing feelings for each other.

Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin

As soon as I heard this book is perfect for fans of Jessica Joyce, I knew I needed to pick it up. Up Close & Personal follows Jo De La Cruz, an incredibly popular spin instructor who is struggling with her life in the spotlight. When Silas, a handsome journalist, claims her job is to yell at people from a bike, she accepts the challenge to change his opinion. As they spend more time together, the chemistry is undeniable. But, as the article buzz circles back, Jo discovers that Silas may not have been telling her the entire truth. I can’t wait for this one!

Digging Dr. Jones by Olivia Jackson

Digging Dr. Jones is another adventure rom-com on this list that’s perfect for fans of forced proximity and opposites-attract romance. It follows Adriana, who puts a bracelet on with gems. Once it’s on, she’s faced with two problems: the bracelet is for archaeologist Andrew Jones and no matter how hard she tries, the bracelet will not come off. Since Andrew needs the bracelet to find lost treasure, he lets Adriana join him on his journey.

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

I am so excited to read One Golden Summer — I think this might be my most anticipated book of the year. One Golden Summer brings readers back to Barry’s Bay, the beloved lake from Every Summer After, for Charlie’s story. It follows Alice, a budding photographer who visits the lake as a teenager and takes Charlie’s picture. When she returns years later, she reconnects with Charlie and realizes that she sees people through a lens all the time, but it’s rare they see her back.

Match Point by Katherine Reilly

Match Point is pitched as the perfect romance for fans of Icebreaker and The Fake Out. It follows Kieran, a bad-boy tennis player with one last chance to win a Grand Slam. Everyone is talking about him, except for Flora. When Flora rents out her flat for the summer, she doesn’t expect her plans to fall through, which leaves her to share her flat with Kieran, the house guest who refuses to leave. It sounds like it will be the perfect mixture of swoony romance with sports.

Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau

Jackie Lau always writes such heartwarming stories and I’m so excited to read her next release. Time Loops & Meet Cutes follows Noelle, who eats dumplings at a night market after the seller claims they would give her what she needs most. Now, she’s living the same Friday over and over. When she meets Cam, a handsome man who appears several times on her Friday, she realizes he might be the key to returning home but is fearful he won’t remember who she is. I love the Groundhog Day vibes with this one!

What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon

If Rachel Lynn Solomon releases a romance, I will be reading it! What Happens in Amsterdam follows Dani, who applies for a job in Amsterdam after an office romance ends and she’s fired. When she gets the job, the last thing she expects is to bump into her high school boyfriend, Wouter. Wouter needs to marry to inherit his family home on the canal and Dani needs a visa, so he proposes a marriage of convenience. As they reconnect, they have a second chance at their past romance.

Crossing Paths by Katie Ruggle

Crossing Paths is the second book in the Beneath the Wild Sky series by Katie Ruggle. It follows Norah, who enjoys working for her family’s bounty-hunting business, behind the safety of her laptop. When her family needs her for a job, she asks MMA expert Dashiell to teach her everything she needs to know about fighting. While they work together, Norah learns that Dash has a gentle side to him and it’s not long before their relationship takes a turn.

Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein

Maine Characters is pitched as the Parent Trap for adults, what could be better than that? It follows Vivian and Lucy, two half-sisters who meet for the first time at their father’s cabin in Maine following his unexpected death. As they spend the summer together, they must deal with their grief while navigating the complexities of their relationship. I know this will be a really heartwarming and moving novel and while it is technically classified as women’s fiction, there’s some summer romance intertwined throughout.

Courtroom Drama by Neely Tubati Alexander

Courtroom Drama sounds like such an entertaining book and I’m so excited to pick it up. It’s pitched as Legally Blonde and Jury Duty meets The Real Housewives — and if you know me, I love all three which means this will be the perfect book for me. It follows Sydney, who’s looking forward to serving jury duty, especially when the case involves a cast member from a hit reality show. But, sequestered jury duty isn’t as fun as she thinks when she learns her childhood best friend Damon, who she hasn’t seen in years, is also a member.

Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt

Tarah DeWitt’s books have the most stunning covers and the most captivating stories inside them. Left of Forever follows Wren and Ellis, who fell in love as children and had their son Sam in their teen years. Divorced in their thirties, they live separate lives even though they are constantly on each other’s minds. When Sam heads to college, the two help move him in, which gives Ellis an opportunity to convince Wren to take a road trip back home to give their relationship another chance. It sounds like the perfect mixture of forced proximity and second-chance romance.

The Love Haters by Katherine Center

The Love Haters is the next book by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center. It follows Katie, a video producer who takes a job making a profile on Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West. But, Katie can’t swim and she and Hutch don’t get along. I think this will be the perfect summer love story, especially with the enemies-to-lovers trope!

Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria

Along Came Amor is the next book in the Primas of Power series by Alexis Daria. It follows Ava, a divorced schoolteacher who decides to have a one-night stand with Roman, a handsome hotelier. But, one night together isn’t enough and as they spend more time around each other, their bond grows. I’ve enjoyed this series so far and I know this next book will be just as good!

It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

I have not read any books by Annabel Monaghan yet, but I’m hoping this will be my first. It’s a Love Story follows Jane, a former adolescent actress who now works as a creative executive and lives by the motto of faking it till you make it. When she lies to get her first project greenlit, she must work with Dan, the last man she wants to owe, to make everything right.

Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday

Manic Pixie Dream Earl is the second book in the Earls Trip series. It’s pitched as Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton with a 19th-century spin on The Hangover. It follows Edward, a poet who needs to marry but is hopelessly in love with Julianna, his publisher who is not a member of the aristocracy. But, there’s a problem: Julianna believes Edward is a woman who goes by the name Euphemia. When Julianna decides to surprise Euphemia, she finds the truth shocking and must decide if their complicated relationship is worth fighting for.

All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball by Kate Spencer

Even though I need to catch up on Kate Spender’s most recent release, I’m still excited to pick up her next book! All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball is an upcoming grumpy-sunshine romance about a young woman who desperately wants to win a pickleball competition against her longtime rival. It sounds so fun and I’m really looking forward to reading it.

Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady

Battle of the Bookstores sounds like it will be the perfect story for book lovers! It follows Josie and Ryan, two bookstore managers who rarely interact with one another. When the new owner of both stores decides to combine the two, they are immediately in competition since there will only be one manager. It all comes down to who turns the most profit over the summer. I’m really looking forward to picking this one up, especially with the rivals-to-lovers trope!

The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

The Other Side of Now follows Meg, an actress with a leading role and a relationship with Hollywood’s heartthrob. When she breaks down on her thirtieth birthday, she flees to Ireland where she and her best friend Aimee dreamt of moving — until Aimee died in an accident, a decade ago Everyone is friendly except for the handsome bartender and when she looks at her phone, she realizes she’s in an alternate version of her life. In this life, Aimee is alive but wants nothing to do with her. Thankfully, this gives Meg the opportunity to reconnect with her best friend and possibly find love.

Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn

If you couldn’t tell by this list already, I’m a fan of Meghan Quinn’s books. Till Summer Do Us Part follows Scottie, who tries to impress her new boss by mentioning her non-existent husband in a company meeting. When someone calls her out on her lie, she creates a story about an unhappy marriage and her boss suggests a marriage counsellor, who happens to be her boss’s husband. Desperate, Scottie asks her best friend for help and it comes in the form of her best friend’s improv-obssessed brother, Wilder. It sounds so fun and I really can’t wait to read this one!

Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Worth Fighting For is the next book in the Meant to Be series, which is perfect for fans of romance and Disney. The series reimagines the love stories of the Disney princesses we all know and love. Worth Fighting For reimagines Mulan’s story and when combined with Jesse Q. Sutanto’s writing, I guarantee it’ll be a delightful book.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh

I read my first Courtney Walsh book last year and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I’m looking forward to reading Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. It follows Rosie, whose dream to become a working actor is not working out. When a trip back home makes her think she’s behind in life, she accepts a job as the director of a regional theatre’s production of Cinderella. By doing this, she’ll make connections that can help further her dream. However, the regional theatre turns out to be a retirement community and the actors have no acting experience. While there, she meets Booker and must decide if she wants to continue chasing her dream or create new dreams with the people around her.

Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson

Never Been Shipped follows Micah, whose band took off as a teenager after being featured on a popular TV show but they break up shortly after. Ten years later, the band reunites to perform on a themed cruise and it allows John to reconnect with Micah, his former best friend. While on the cruise, Micah and John reconnect and their feelings transition into something more. I love that this is set on a cruise!

Roommating by Meredith Schorr

Roommating is an upcoming forced-proximity romance by Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV. It follows Sabrina, whose elderly roommate Marcia invites her estranged grandson Adam to move into their apartment. Even though it’s a small space, Sabrina is glad that Marcia is attempting to repair her relationship with Adam. While they fight the chemistry between them, Marcia has a health scare and doctors advise her to have one roommate, which starts a competition between them.

Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver

Slow Burn Summer is the upcoming romance by New York Times bestselling author Josie Silver. It follows Charlie, a talent agent who hires Kate, an actress to play the part of a novelist on a book tour for his publicity-shy client. As Charlie and Kate spend time together, sparks fly and Kate realizes she might have a second chance at love.

Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston

I read The Seven Year Slip last year for my book club and loved it so I’m really looking forward to Ashley Poston’s next romance. Sounds Like Love follows Joni, a coveted songwriter who is experiencing writer’s block. She returns home for inspiration and meets a grumpy musician who proposes they work together to finish a song that’s haunting them both. If it’s anything like Ashley Poston’s other romance books, it’ll be full of heartwarming moments and delightful magical realism.

Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler

Finders Keepers follows Nina, a professor who is newly single, unemployed and living with her parents. When her childhood neighbour and former crush Quentin shows up and asks her to resume a treasure hunt that ended their friendship, she’s hesitant. But, she takes a leap and as they hunt for treasure, they start to rediscover all the things they once loved about each other. It sounds like it’ll be the perfect mixture of romance and adventure!

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is the next contemporary romance by Hannah Brown, New York Times bestselling author and star of The Bachelorette. It follows Sybil, who travels to Hawaii on the trip that was supposed to be her honeymoon with her ex-fiancé Jamie. While there, she runs into Jamie and she accidentally tells him she’s there with her boyfriend. Her harmless lie turns into a fiasco when Sebastian, the second of her three failed engagements, shows up and decides to play along as her boyfriend. Despite the chaos, it might be Sybil’s fourth and final chance at love.

Total Dreamboat by Katelyn Doyle

Total Dreamboat is set on a cruise ship and since I love cruising, I’m excited to pick it up. It follows Hope, who goes on a cruise with her best friend after her relationship ends and her creative ambitions have stalled. It also follows Felix, a workaholic chef who joins his parents and sister on a cruise to celebrate their anniversary. As they spend time together, their feelings grow until Felix learns that Hope hasn’t been honest with him. Then, they become stranded and they must work together while navigating their complicated feelings for each other.

When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa

When Javi Dumped Mari is the next romance by bestselling author Mia Sosa. It follows Javier and Marisol, best friends who promise to never date someone the other doesn’t approve of. Ten years later, Mari is getting married and Javi needs to tell her he’s secretly pined for her for years. Since Mari has moved on, Javi has eight weeks to convince her that her marriage is a flop. This sounds like it’ll be such a fun friends-to-lovers romance!

Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstrong

Wring Mr. Wrong is the next romance by New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong. It follows Gemma, who hasn’t written in years but after her divorce, she decides to write a romance. When her proposal doesn’t sell, she decides to write a Mr. Wrong instead of a nice-guy romantic hero and bases it on her high school crush, Mason who is now an all-star hockey player. Someone makes the connection leading Mason and Gemma to reunite, which goes viral. Mason proposes a fake-dating scenario to help her book sales and improve his image in the press. It sounds like such a fun fake-dating situation and I can’t wait to read it.