These past three years I have been loving Liana De la Rosa's historical romances, so I was intrigued that she was going to step into the contemporary romance category. Mutual Discord follows Sofia Mendoza, a 31-year-old who has been successful in her marketing career up until now. Recently laid off, she's spending her newfound free... Continue Reading →
Alexandra Vasti has quickly become a go-to author for historical romances, and I was excited for her latest, Scandal of the Summer, the first in her Flirty Rotten Scoundrels series. After four seasons, heiress Ruby is tired of trying to find a husband who can appreciate her depth of knowledge on "masculine" subjects like art... Continue Reading →
Romance lovers, it’s time for our yearly preview of forthcoming romances to add to the top of our TBRs. The Buzz Books 2026: Romance sampler highlights some of the hottest upcoming releases, ranging from romantasy to the classic rom-com. In addition to the longer list included, this sampler offers extended previews of over 20 romance... Continue Reading →
Life, death, and twists of fate collide in today's new paranormal romance, You'll Be the Death of Me by Holly Michelle. Since dying a year ago, Cole has been an overworked clerk for the Afterlife Administration, awaiting his ultimate fate. But one day he makes a big blunder: He collects the soul for the wrong... Continue Reading →
I always love a romance set in Scotland, so I couldn't miss Naina Kumar's new book, Just a Highland Fling. Neelu has barely seen her dad since her parents separated when she was a kid. But now her dad is remarrying, so she goes to Aberdeen, Scotland to attend the wedding. While in town she... Continue Reading →
These past few years, I've been enjoying Felicia Grossman's Once Upon the East End series. Each story centers Jewish characters finding love in 1830s London, and each is a gender-flipped fairytale retelling. The latest release is Dearest Beast, inspired by Beauty and the Beast. When Rebecca Adler's home and business gets blown up by an... Continue Reading →
Alicia Thompson released one of my most anticipated books this week: In Every Possible Way. This contemporary romance is infused with magical realism and plenty of love towards the Cranberries. (Hence the book's title!) Jess celebrates her 37th birthday by going on a first date with an Irish expat name Niall. The date ends up... Continue Reading →
I've been really into paranormal romances lately, particularly ones with demons, ghosts, or other spooky vibes. This week Chip Pons released his second novel, Dearly Departed, about a funeral director (and former God of the Underworld) and the cheerful florist who's caught his eye. Hayden and Levi couldn't be more different on the surface, but... Continue Reading →
Happy book birthday to You Won't Forget Me by Mazey Eddings! This was one of my most anticipated romances this year. It's my first time reading this author, but I always love a book with music at its core. Here, Cubby Clark is the frontwoman for an up-and-coming band, but they're off to a rough... Continue Reading →
Here's a book that surprised me this year: Puck by Samantha Allen. I was offered an ARC of it a few months ago, and I was intrigued that it's inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream—even though I'm not especially familiar with this Shakespearean play; what kind of English major am I?!—and that the main character... Continue Reading →
Between 2012 and 2013, I lived in Valencia, Spain while pursuing my master's degree. Someday I'll live in Spain again, but until then, I'm always chasing that feeling through books. This led me straight to The Valencia Expat Club by June Patrick, set exactly in my "home" city. Thirty-year-old Dahlia has just gotten divorced, and... Continue Reading →
I've been looking forward to Keshe Chow's adult debut, Strange Familiars, which just came out a couple weeks ago. The first in the Seamere College Duology, it's set in a magical version of our world at a London university, where two veterinary science majors are competing for the top spot upon graduation. Gwendolynne Chan and... Continue Reading →
Happy book birthday to Harper St. George's The Dove and the Rogue! This is the final novel in her Doves of New York trilogy, set up so brilliantly in the previous book, Eliza and the Duke. I was sad when Berkley didn’t pick up the third story in the trilogy. (Traditional publishing's general move away... Continue Reading →
I really enjoyed Julian Winters's adult debut, I Think They Love You, early last year, and I've been excited for more from him. The 24 Carter Gold series continues with Last First Kiss, in which Jordan and Jamie find their way to each other. Both were introduced in the previous book, and here we get... Continue Reading →
I loved Katie Holt's debut novel, Not in My Book, and I've been looking forward to her next book. It's out this week: The Last Page, about a NYC bookstore that must carry on after the beloved owner has passed away. Ella has been a manager there for years, and Leo had told her he'd... Continue Reading →
I adored the first two books in Harper St. George's Doves of New York series, but despite some truly excellent setup for middle sister, Jenny, I was disappointed when Berkley didn't pick up the final story in the trilogy. Thankfully, the author chose to self-publish this last installment, making fans like me oh so happy.... Continue Reading →
After loving KJ Charles's All of Us Murderers last year, I've been excited to read more from her. Today she releases her new Regency romance, How to Fake It in Society, and it is a treat. Titus Pilcrow is a poor shopkeeper selling paints, but his luck unexpectedly turns when a bitter old woman on... Continue Reading →
I loved Diana Quincy's historical romance The Duke Gets Desperate, and I've been excited to continue the series. The second Sirens in Silk book is The Earl That Got Away, a retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion. It turns out that Raya's sister and Strick's close friend knew each other years ago, and they've both been... Continue Reading →
Considering how much I loved TJ Alexander's 2025 novel, A Gentleman's Gentleman, it's no wonder that their followup has been high on my list of this year's releases. A Lady for All Seasons came out last week, and it's just as absorbing as the previous book. It starts with Verbena, a calculating woman intent on... Continue Reading →
For a couple of years, I've been anticipating Ana Holguin's novel, Second Chance Duet. So much so that, while I was waiting for it, I read her first book, Up Close & Personal! At long last it is here, and what a treat it is. Celia García is a composer whose goal is to score... Continue Reading →
Last year, I adored Mia Sosa's romance, When Javi Dumped Mari, so I've been ready to jump into more of her books. Today sees the rerelease of The Starter Ex: It first came out as an audiobook in 2024, and now it's available in print and ebook editions as well. In a nod to How... Continue Reading →
Happy release week to Maria J. Morillo's debut novel, The Ex-Perimento! This romance has been on my radar for many months, and I was so excited to get my hands on it. Set in Caracas, Venezuela, it follows Maria Antonieta (Marianto), a lifestyle columnist with her whole life planned out down to the letter. But... Continue Reading →
Last May, Nisha J. Tuli released her first contemporary romance, Not Safe for Work. I had never read her before, but was excited for this workplace romance set at a resort in Hawaii. Trishara and Rafe have been rivals for the past five years that they've worked at his dad's company in Chicago. Now they're... Continue Reading →
Emma Denny's Barden Series has been a delight from the beginning, and the trilogy now ends with A Vow Made Twice. The eldest Barden sibling, Ash, has spent years haunted by the death of the love of his life, Oliver. But now Ash's father is gone, leaving him the earl and in need of a... Continue Reading →
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