The 99 Best New Romance Novels That'll Make You Swoon

In Deanna Grey's charming rivals-to-lovers book "Outdrawn," two artists clawing their way to the top of the webcomics industry find themselves falling in love. Artists Noah Blue and Sage Montgomery are at the top of their game, and the chance to work on the relaunch of a classic comic will force the two of them to temper their rivalry in order to work together. For Noah, this is her chance to finally prove that she has been just as good as Sage, even though she's never gotten the credit. Sage needs this opportunity to prove that her recent stagnancy is only a phase. With careers, reputations, and pride on the line, Noah and Sage should be fully focused on their work, but instead, they can't help picturing what a future together could look like.

Release date: Nov. 2

In Julie Tieu's latest romance, "Fancy Meeting You Here," a budding relationship between a florist and a political campaign manager lands in the spotlight. Being single doesn't typically bother florist Elise Ngo, but with all three of her best friends getting married within the next few months, she begins feeling the pressure of being the only single friend. While attending an exclusive wedding full of the crème de la crème of California's political elite, Elise meets Ben, her best friend's younger brother and the campaign manager for a forthcoming election. Despite a rocky start, the two find that they have plenty in common, but the forthcoming election puts them front and center of the political news cycle, forcing Elise to figure out if she's ready to fight for the love she's always desired.

Release date: Nov. 7

Clementine Taylor crafts a delicate and consuming coming-of-age tale between two young college students in her romantic debut "Something About Her." During her first meeting at the Poetry Society, first-year student Aisling is entranced by fellow peer Maya. Drawn together like magnets, the pair begin a tentative friendship that reveals the trauma of Aisling's Catholic upbringing and its effects on her queerness, and Maya's habit of drinking. Even with their undeniable attraction, Aisling and Maya question how the impact of their pasts continues to create problems in their present relationship, and if their connection will be enough to conquer their history.

Release date: Nov. 7

Sophie Cousens questions if jumping ahead to "The Good Part" is a good idea in her new time-traveling romance. Twenty-six-year-old Lucy Young has had enough of her current life. She's ready to skip past all of the drama of her 20s, including her lackluster job and even more lackluster dating options. When she awakens the next day beside a perfect man who claims to be her husband, inside a beautiful apartment, and 20 years older, Lucy figures she finally got what she's always wanted. But in missing the process, can she really enjoy the rewards of this beautiful new life?

Release date: Nov. 7

Ali Hazewood entrances readers in her YA debut "Check & Mate," featuring two competitive chess players who might need each other more than the game. 18-year-old Mallory Greenleaf tucked away her days of competitively playing chess when she became responsible for helping provide for her household. It's only when she participates in a charity competition and happens to beat Nolan, the current world champion, that she realizes she can use her former passion to help make money. As she reenters the world of competitive chess, Mallory knows Nolan is her biggest rival, but she can;t help falling for him anyway. With only one person able to come out on top, Mallory questions what falling in love could cost her.

Release date: Nov. 7

Rosie Danan dabbles in the supernatural in her enemies-to-lovers romance "Do Your Worst." Cursebreaker Riley Rhodes has a lot riding on the line when she moves to Ireland to break a curse on an infamous castle. Riley plays as hard as she works, and doesn't think much of a one-night stand with a handsome stranger while she's visiting. That is, until that same stranger turns out to be Clark Edgeware, a self-proclaimed nonbeliever in the occult who has recently arrived in Ireland to disprove the curse at the same castle Riley is working at. With both of their reputations at stake, falling for one another could prove to have worse consequences than a curse.

Release date: Nov. 14

Erin La Rosa amps up the steam in "Plot Twist." Nobody was supposed to find out that romance writer Sophie Lyon has never been in love. That may cause some trouble considering her stance as an authority on how to write about love. To regain the trust of her audience, Sophie plans to meet with all of her exes to figure out why their relationships never advanced past the flirtatious phase. Dash Montrose, Sophie's landlord and social media star, doesn't mind helping Sophie, so long as he stays out of the limelight. But when their friendship turns into a friends-with-benefits situation, and potentially something more, the pair navigate surviving an online scandal while keeping their feelings intact.

Release date: Nov. 14

Alexa Martin's witty romance "Next-Door Nemesis" follows former best friends who refuse to acknowledge the downfall of their friendship. Collins Carter may be down on her luck, with her ex-boyfriend taking credit for her idea and a video of her freaking out going viral. But no matter how bad things get, nothing will ever be as bad as her fallout with her childhood best friend Nathaniel. Having recently moved back to her hometown, she hopes to avoid him, but as the president of the homeowners association, Nathaniel is using his powers to get Collins out of town. When a spot on the homeowner's board opens up, Collins and Nathaniel both begin campaigning for the spot, and behind all of their clever repertoire, are all the pent-up feelings of their destroyed relationship.

Release date: Nov. 14

Hannah Grace skated into readers' hearts with her #BookTok favorite "Icebreaker." "Wildfire," the second book in the Maple Hills series, is sure to do the same. All of the pent-up emotion of the last semester is cut loose at the Maple Hills end-of-the-year bash, and for students Aurora and Russ, it culminates in a steamy one-night stand. Aurora doesn't expect to see Russ again, but when they both arrive at summer camp to fulfill their duties as camp counselors, Aurora considers extending their one-night stand into a summer fling. Russ likes to play by the rules, and the camp has strict rules against relationships between counselors. But it looks like neither Russ nor Aurora can put out the flame they've sparked between them.

Release date: Oct. 3

"A Winter in New York" is the latest holiday romp from Josie Silver, the author of holiday favorite "One Day in December." London chef Iris is in New York City and wanders into a gelato shop, hoping to taste something similar to the delicious gelato her mother used to make her. Iris discovers that the gelato recipe is exactly the same, and questions how her family's recipe could have wound up all the way in New York. Store shop owner Gio informs Iris that the shop is under threat of closing, and Josie offers her assistance in helping Gio recreate the beloved recipe and learn more about her family's connection to the store. Iris finds herself falling for Gio but worries that their potential family history may put an end to their future.

Release date: Oct. 3

Julie Murphy and Sierra Murphy's last collaboration brought readers the holiday rom-com "A Merry Little Meet Cute." The duo reunite for "Holly Jolly Ever After," a new holiday delight featuring two child stars reuniting decades later. Kallum used to be the charming member of a boyband, but today he's a single pizza shop owner who's unsure about stepping back into the limelight. Winnie was a child actress, and now manages a meager acting career. When a sex tape of Kallum drops and Winnie is unceremoniously dumped, they both hope to redefine themselves under the spotlight. When they're both cast on a new show about a sexy Santa, Winnie and Kallum are reunited on set, bringing old feelings back up to the surface. An arrangement to help Winnie feel more comfortable with sex scenes onscreen places them in a precariously tantalizing position, eventually bringing old feelings back to the surface.

Release date: Oct. 10

Actors Mattie Cole and Logan Gray, of Kacen Callender's "Stars In Your Eyes," couldn't be more different if they tried. Mattie is adored by the public for his likable persona, and Logan feels incapable of shedding his "bad boy" reputation this far into his career. The pair make for an interesting pair of co-stars for an upcoming romance film, but after Logan publicly mocks Mattie in the press, they need a quick fix before their drama tanks the movie. The pair begin to fake date, slowly opening up about their past traumas and finding someone who understands. But when the bomb drops that the pair's relationship was created for publicity, Mattie and Logan fight to prove that what they have is real.

Release date: Oct. 10

"Love at 350" brings the heat to the kitchen when a baker enters a TV competition with a cutthroat judge. High school teacher Tori Moore is ready to focus on her dream of becoming a baker. The American Bake-o-Rama competition is for only the best-of-the-best bakers of America, and Tori is finally ready to prove she's one of them. The person she wants to impress most is celebrity chef Kendra Campbell, notorious for her biting criticism. When Tori meets Kendra, the last thing she expects is for the pair to have chemistry beyond what happens in the kitchen, and Tori can't deny that she's falling for the judge. Can Tori keep it together while falling in love, or does a new relationship make for one too many ingredients in her recipe for success?

Release date: Oct. 10

In Alexis Hall's "10 Things That Never Happened," a clever employee uses an incorrect amnesia diagnosis to his benefit. Everyone who works at Splashes & Snuggles knows that CEO Jonathan Forest is a grump. So when he requests employee Sam Becker to meet him in London, Sam knows that this could only be bad news. In the midst of Jonathan firing Sam, Sam accidentally falls and hits his head, and after being checked out, a doctor announces Sam has amnesia. Except he doesn't. Sam remembers everything but quickly realizes he can pretend he doesn't remember being fired. As Jonathan helps Sam get back to full health, Sam uses the chance to see behind the CEO mask his boss always wears, to the genuinely kind heart Jonathan hides.

Release date: Oct. 17

Ashley Herring Blake sends her Bright Falls series out with a banterous bang, with "Iris Kelly Doesn't Date." Iris Kelly really doesn't mind that everyone around her is stupidly in love; she just wishes they'd stop trying to make her fall in love. Her one-night stands are usually pretty satisfying, except her most recent hookup was beyond a disaster. With a looming deadline for her forthcoming romance manuscript, Iris takes up a part with the local theater in hopes of finding inspiration. But the woman from that embarrassing one-night stand, Stevie, is her co-lead and asks Iris to pretend to be her girlfriend for the sake of saving face in front of her friends. Onstage chemistry eventually bleeds into reality, and Iris and Stevie face what happens after they drop the act.

Release date: Oct. 24

"The Graham Effect" marks the first of a new series for Elle Kennedy, spinning off her #BookTok beloved series Off Campus and Briar U. Hockey player Gigi Graham is focused on qualifying for the women's national hockey team and winning an Olympic medal, and finally proving that she's more than just the daughter of her famous athlete father. She needs a coach, and the only one good enough, unfortunately, is Briar U co-captain Ryder. Despite Ryder's surly appearance, his heart is in shambles. His teammates are fighting, and he blew his shot to get a job with his hero. When his hero's daughter, Gigi Graham, asks for his help, he agrees in exchange for her help getting back in her father's good graces. On the ice, Gigi and Ryder are on fire, but keeping things professional turns out to be harder than expected.

Release date: Oct. 31

Elena Armas's charming romance "The Long Game" stars the daughter of a soccer team owner working with a small-town children's soccer coach to rehabilitate her image. Adalyn Reyes is usually in control, except for the one time she loses it while at her father's professional soccer league game in Miami, and the moment goes viral. With her public persona in desperate need of a fix, Adalyn is sent to North Carolina, where she's tasked with assisting a children's soccer team alongside coach Cam, whose legacy stems back to his former soccer glory days. Though this isn't quite the job Adalyn was expecting, helping the children's team find their footing while falling for Cam may stop being about who she's perceived to be by others and start being about what she's really feeling.

Release date: Sept. 5

A bruja on the outs after a divorce and loss of her magic might be able to rekindle her powers with a little bit of luck and love in Angelina M. Lopez's latest romance, "Full Moon Over Freedom." Gillian Armstead-Bancroft used to have it all — a perfect marriage, wonderful children, and the strength of her magic as a bruja. But 10 years later, she's divorced and heading back to her family home in Kansas, and her magic is nowhere to be found. While working a new job, Gillian tries to understand what has gone so wrong that her powers have abandoned her and runs into former flame Nicky, now a renowned artist. Brought back together, Gillian and Nicky's chemistry is stronger than ever, but as Gillian fights to get back to who she once was, Nicky fears what losing her once again could do to them both.

Release date: Sept. 5

The New York City art scene provides a tasteful backdrop to Victoria Lee's queer and sexy romance "A Shot in the Dark." Bisexual artist Ely has big plans for her return to New York, including finally getting to work with trans artist Wyatt Cole. A night of partying before her first big day leads to a hookup that Ely discovers will have fallout considering her one-night stand is Wyatt himself and her new professor. Neither artist has time to fall in love, with Ely navigating the painful memories of why she abandoned New York years ago and Wyatt still struggling with his family's hurtful response to his coming out. The duo promise to keep things between them strictly professional, but Ely and Wyatt can't seem to extract themselves from the safety they find within one another.

Release date: Sept. 5

Andie Burke's "Fly With Me" is a one-way ticket to sapphic delight. Olive Murphy might be good in crisis as an ER nurse, but flying is her kryptonite. An emergency on board forces Olive to overcome her fears in order to save a passenger's life, but she winds up trapped at the airport until copilot Stella offers to help. Once Stella realizes Olive's big rescue is going viral, she considers how publicity could help her get ahead at the company and asks Olive to be her fake girlfriend. Suddenly, everyone wants to know everything about Olive and Stella's relationship, from the public to their families, and keeping their secret under wraps will reveal all the baggage they tried to leave behind.

Release date: Sept. 5

The Flores family of Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's "Witch of Wild Things" are all cursed to deal with varying forms of magic. Sage Flores has never wanted anything to do with magic ever since a tragedy in her childhood led to the death of one of her sisters and she left her hometown and her family behind. Years later, Sage is back, struggling to find a way to reconnect with her family and using her capability to communicate with plants at a new job. Her coworker Tennessee is making readjusting even more difficult, considering he broke her heart in high school. As Sage's family life veers out of control with magical consequences, she finds that the one thing that keeps her rooted in place is the first love she can't forget.

Release date: Sept. 12

Susan Lee's clever protagonist in her YA romance "The Name Drop" takes advantage of an identity mishap while interning in New York City. Despite sharing the same Korean name, teens Jessica and Elijah have little else in common besides starting their internship on the same day. Jessica wants to make the most of this momentous opportunity, while Eli — the CEO's son — is wary of responsibility. When Jessica is placed in Eli's place, taking on major responsibilities, and Eli is sent to the mailroom, the two recognize that they've traded places and don't want to correct the error. With a girl with little experience in the boardroom and a boy who's never worked an everyday job, maintaining their lie offers them both a chance at a life they've always imagined alongside someone they could never forget.

Release date: Sept. 12

For anyone in need of more sapphic soccer content post-World Cup, Meryl Wilsner's latest romantic venture, "Cleat Cute," is sure to fulfill your craving. The US National Team owes a lot more to veteran soccer player Grace Henderson than replacing her with newbie Phoebe Matthews while she's injured. But when they're on the field together, their competitive tension boils over into a tentative friends-with-benefits situation. With the World Cup looming and spots on the US team limited, it soon becomes clear that Grace and Phoebe are vying for the same spot, putting a hard stop to their budding relationship. Can these two join forces to take over the world both on and off the field, or will an injury to the heart be too much to overcome?

Release date: Sept. 19

Beth O' Leary makes it clear in her latest rom-com, "The Wake-Up Call," there's nothing worse than still having to clock in when your coworker is your rival. For hotel concierges Izzy and Lucas, putting their animosity to the side becomes a requirement when they learn their hotel is at threat of closing by Christmas if something doesn't change. When Izzy begins sorting through the hotel's old items and discovers five wedding rings, she tracks down one of the owners to return it; she's given a reward for her efforts that could be the solution to the hotel's financial worries. With four more rings to go, Izzy turns to Lucas for help, and as they begin their hunt for former guests, she can't deny that they might be picking up some feelings along the way.

Release date: Sept. 26

Celestine Martin's "Kiss and Spell" offers readers a small-town witchy romance, perfect for bundling up with this fall. New Jersey psychic Ursula Caraway needs to find her magic ASAP, which means she's down for any magic-adjacent adventures that may come her way. Meanwhile, Fae Prince Xavier Alder is supposed to be trying to find The One but isn't a romantic and is banished to New Jersey until he can truthfully say he believes in love. When the two meet, Ursula hopes that setting up Xavier with dates means her magic will finally return, and Xavier hopes it will mean he can get home sooner rather than later. However, their feelings for one another may stand in the way of getting what they both thought they originally wanted.

Release date: Sept. 26

In Regina Black's provocative and sexy debut, "The Art of Scandal," chaos threatens to disrupt the career of a DC politician's wife after learning of her husband's infidelity. Rachel Abbott looks like she has the perfect relationship with rising political juggernaut Matt, but a cheating scandal throws both their relationship and careers into a frenzy. Locked into a prenup and with Matt's announcement to campaign for president soon, Rachel finds the perfect solution — she will play the happy wife until the election in exchange for $1 million. However, Rachel puts everything at risk when she meets Nathan Vasquez, a dreamy 20-something artist who makes her feel like the woman she really is — not the one she pretends to be.

Release date: Aug. 1

The latest fairytale reimagining from the Meant to Be series, "Kiss the Girl," brings a delightful spin on "The Little Mermaid," with a pop star hoping to escape her father and the spotlight. Ariel del Mar and her sisters make up the pop group sensation the Siren Seven, and with their farewell tour coming to a close, Ariel can't wait to finally figure out who she is on her own terms. Her record label executive father reveals his plans for her solo career to start immediately, and while Ariel is blowing off steam at a concert for an up-and-coming band, she meets the its lead singer, Eric, who invites her to hit the road with them for a tour. This tour may offer a brief respite from the pressures of her family, and even a chance at love with a dreamy singer. Ariel will need to find her own voice if she plans to keep control of her career and keep the boy.

Release date: Aug. 1

"The Roommate Pact" by Allison Ashley follows ER nurse Claire Harper, who loves her job but hates how it affects her dating life. On a drunken night with her single firefighter roommate, Graham, the pair make a pact — if they're both still single at 40, they'll just hook up with each other. The duo's pact is tested when Graham is hurt in a rock-climbing accident, and Claire agrees to help nurse him back to health. Claire doesn't love the idea of falling for such a risk-taker but faces the bigger risk of losing Graham if she can't come to terms with how she feels.

Release date: Aug. 1

"Change of Plans" heroine Bryce Weatherford has recently become the guardian of her three nieces after a tragic accident. A grocery store accident with one of the kids has former marine Ryker Matthews stepping up to help. As the two become closer, Bryce learns Ryker returned to their hometown after a harrowing experience in the military caused him to lose his leg. Navigating life with three new children, a custody battle with her own family, and the last of her career on the line, Bryce and Ryker's relationship feels like an anchor in a life threatening to overwhelm her. As Bryce adjusts to her new life, she may learn that change is not so bad, especially when it looks like Ryker.

Release date: Aug. 1

In "The Hundred Loves of Juliet," Evelyn Skye weaves a heart-wrenching tale of eternal romance between two lovers destined to find each other across lifetimes. After her divorce, Helene is in desperate need of an escape and flees to Alaska in hopes of working on her play starring the doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet. When she meets fisherman Sebastien, something within her recognizes him, though she knows she's never met him before. Sebastien reveals to her that he knows exactly who she is, and always has, as they have been lovers in different lifetimes for eternity. The only problem is their love always leads to Helene's demise, but this time, she's determined for their love story to finally have a different ending — a happily ever after.

Release date: Aug. 1

Romance readers will remember Nisha Sharma from her breakout romance "Dating Dr. Dil." In the book's follow-up, "Tastes Like Shakkar," Bobbi Kaur plans her best friend's wedding but can't help getting distracted by a very handsome chef. With her best friend's nuptials and a shot at a promotion at her uncle's wedding planning business, Bobbi has lots to lose if this wedding doesn't go off without a hitch. But there are two things standing in her way: someone is anonymously sending threats trying to ruin the wedding, and the chef — the frustratingly handsome Bunty — is getting on her last nerve even though she knows she has to work with him. As the pair work together to give their friends the wedding of a lifetime, Bobbi and Bunty can't ignore the fact their friends aren't the only ones who are falling in love.

Release date: Aug. 1

Charlotte Rixton's sweeping love "The One That Got Away" begins with college students and lovebirds Claire and Ben. Though the two are managing difficult home lives, their relationship keeps them afloat until an accident almost ruins both of their lives. 20 years later, Claire is a successful, married career woman, and Ben is a single father who adores his son. A bombing reported in the city where they met has Claire reminiscing about Ben, the past, and all that went wrong all those years ago, and she returns in hopes of finding Ben and getting the closure she's needed after all this time. Will their reunion be a reconciliation or a rehashing of 20 years of resentment brought to the present?

Release date: Aug. 15

Laura Moher makes her debut with "Curves For Days" a heartfelt romance about a lottery winner escaping to a small town and finding love. The last thing Rose Barnes ever expected was to become the winner of a lottery so big it could completely change her life. To avoid the expectations of friends and family, Rose takes her winnings and moves to Galway, NC, to start building a new life where she can be comfortable knowing no one knows about her winnings. A part of that new life means a new house, and Rose calls upon Angus Drummond, a surprisingly grumpy contractor, for help. As a friendship turns into something more between the two, Rose's secret could upend all the trust the two have fought to earn and leave Rose with nothing.

Release date: Aug. 22

Jean Meltzer delivers a humorous twist on the rivals-to-lovers trope in "Kissing Kosher." Working at her family's kosher bakery was not always the dream of Avital's, but her chronic pain has put her dreams of becoming a photojournalist on the back burner. Meanwhile, the shop needs help, and when handsome Ethan Lippmann walks through the door with a flawless resume, he's hired on the spot. But unbeknownst to Avital, Ethan is on a mission to steal a beloved recipe for his family's bakery, but his attraction to Avital gets in the way of his assignment. This confection of a developing romance between Avital and Ethan is a sweet treat, but could be ruined by Ethan's lies.

Release date: Aug. 29

Cathy Yardley's "Role Playing" sees two social recluses challenge themselves to take their relationship offline and fall in love IRL. After her son left for college, Maggie grew comfortable being alone. When her son challenges her to nurture her social life more, Maggie takes to a corner of the internet, playing under the screen name Bogwitch. There, she meets Otterlove, who in real life is Aiden, a similarly socially isolated man, weary from caring for his family. The two make their assumptions about what the other is like in person, and when they finally decide to meet up, they are surprised by the emotional heartaches the other carries and hides so well through a screen. Their gaming chemistry is just as palpable in person, but with their real-world baggage, Maggie and Aiden question if being together should have been left a dream.

Release date: July 1

Rachel Lynn Solomon's "Business or Pleasure" proves that practice makes perfect, especially in the bedroom. When ghostwriter Chandler Cohen disappeared from her celebrity client's book launch party, she didn't think she'd wind up having a mediocre one-night stand in an attractive stranger's bed. She hopes to put it behind her, but when the handsome stranger turns up at her office and is revealed to be budding actor Finn Walsh (her latest client), it becomes clear that forgetting about it isn't an option. When Finn learns that Chandler was not blown away by his skills in bed, he asks for her help, to become a better lover. As the pair's chemistry in the bedroom and fondness for one another dramatically increases, their physical-only deal may get upgraded to a full-blown relationship.

Release date: July 4

Readers who like their romance with a Shakespearean twist will look forward to Alana Quintana Albertson's "Kiss Me, Mi Amor," a Taming of the Shrew-inspired romance. Mexican American farmer Carolina Flores knows everything there is to know about agriculture, but not so much when it comes to her own life. Growing up under the watchful eye of her father, Carolina is unsure of when she'll find her independence. Meanwhile, the charming Enrique Montez was sure that Carolina would want to enter business with him, him being the heir to the California Taco King empire and all. But when he finds that a fake relationship to appease her father is what will get her to sign the dotted line, he happily obliges. Soon, however, he finds himself catching feelings for real. Carolina and Enrique are only together to get what they want, but maybe all they really want is each other.

Release date: July 4

The age-old adage that love is blind rings true in "Hello Stranger," the latest from Katherine Center. Right as Sadie Montgomery becomes a finalist in a competitive arts competition, her world flips upside down when she must suddenly undergo surgery. When she awakens, she discovers that she's lost the ability to differentiate faces, making it difficult to tell people apart. Determined to get back to her life, Sadie dives back into art and her friendships, and even a potential new relationship. But what she can't see with her eyes, Sadie knows she can feel in her heart, and she will have to trust her instincts to lead her to the right relationship.

Release date: July 11

Tracey Livesay's "The Duchess Effect" marks the return of American rapper, Dani "Duchess" Nelson and royal Prince Jameson's road to love under the eye of British society. After falling in love, Dani and Jameson are ready to settle down, but the public has lots of questions. Dani is preparing to launch her skincare line, and rather than focusing on her, the company wants to drag Jameson into the ordeal. Meanwhile, Jameson struggles to find his footing when his fame costs him his job in academia, and his family — who were initially lukewarm about his relationship — are in need of Dani and Jameson to offset a scandal. Love in the limelight will prove to be a challenge, but it's one this charming duo is ready to overcome.

Release date: July 11

A winning lottery ticket may grant its lucky winner both fortune and love in Jodie Slaughter's "Play to Win." Like everyone else in Greenbelt, South Carolina, Miriam Butler is struggling to keep afloat financially. But things take a sudden turn when Miriam comes home from the corner store, the winner of the Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot for $220 million. The only problem is, though she's been separated from for eight years, Miriam is still technically married to Leo Vaughn. Leo returns to Greenbelt under the impression they'll reconcile but is met with an offer for a sizable piece of Miriam's jackpot and a divorce. Leo has never stopped loving Miriam, though, and if this lottery ticket is bringing him back into her life, he hopes to play for keeps.

Release date: July 11

"Forget Me Not" by Julie Soto centers on wedding planner Ama Torres, who has no plans of ever getting married herself. When she's hired for a notable wedding for influencers, Ama is excited to get started on all the details, until she sees the couple has also hired florist extraordinaire Elliot Bloom, the ex whose heart she broke. Stuck working intimately together and surrounded by talks of everlasting love, Ama and Elliot can't help but revisit the past and their devastating breakup. But with the brides pushing them toward each other, and their undeniable chemistry still present, Ama and Elliott realize they have been given another chance to find their way back to each other.

Release date: July 11

Sara Desai sets up an everyday woman and a thief as they try not to fall in love during the heist of the century. "To Have and to Heist" follows hustler Simi, who is frustrated with the instability of side jobs and struggling to stay afloat financially due to student debt and her flooding apartment. When her best friend Chloe is accused of stealing a diamond necklace worth $25 million, Simi has no clue how to help her until charming thief Jack makes his introduction. Jack agrees to help steal the necklace back from a high society wedding if Simi can pull together a team to do it. With her ragtag pack preparing to make the biggest robbery in history, Simi can't help but admit that Jack might be stealing her heart.

Release date: July 18

Tehlor Kay Mejia brings readers into the life of a music columnist making a big risk to save her job in "Sammy Espinoza's Last Review." Music critic Sammy has just blown it at her job by giving her musician ex-girlfriend positive reviews she doesn't entirely deserve. The only way to get things back on track is to scoop the story of the century, Max Ryan's secret album. Max dropped out of the music industry years ago, and everyone is dying to know about his return. Sammy has an in because of a passionate one-night tryst with Max years ago, but the only problem is Max is in Washington, the one place she hates to go. Sammy will have to face the troubles waiting for her back at home if she wants her shot with Max, and remaining entirely professional with him shouldn't be a problem . . . right?

Release date: July 18

Therese Beharrie's "Single Dads Club" highlights the importance of love and community for a single father trying to raise his son. Rowan didn't think fatherhood was in the cards, but after a one night stand, his hookup leaves him and the baby without so much as a second glance. Rowan returns to Sugarbush Bay, South Africa, to find support from his family. That's where he meets Delilah, a reformed heiress who has changed her priorities from shopping to community building. Sensing Rowan's apprehensions about raising his child on his own, Delilah introduces him to a group of single fathers, with whom Rowan can finally face his fears about parenthood. He learns that opening up, especially to Delilah, could be just what he needs to start building a strong family.

Release date: June 6

In Charish Reid's delightful opposites-attract romance "Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up," a widowed bar owner and an adjunct professor take turns playing the boss. Despite being down on cash, Mickey is looking forward to starting a side gig as a bartender. Diego, the bar's owner who is struggling to keep his business running, doesn't see how Mickey's optimistic persona will fit in with the crew, but takes her on out of desperation for help. It's then a surprise when Diego learns that the summer course he's taking will be run by Mickey. As the pair get to see each other in their element, they can't deny that they like what they see.

Release date: June 6

"Same Time Next Summer" is Annabel Monaghan's expert-level entry for a perfect-for-the-beach summer romance. Stability is the main priority in Sam's life — it's why she has a stable but boring HR job and why she's marrying overwhelmingly Type A doctor Jack. When Sam heads home to Long Island to visit a potential wedding venue, the last person she expects to see is Wyatt, her high school sweetheart and the man who broke her heart. Now a professional singer, Wyatt has reentered Sam's life as charming and beautiful as ever, throwing everything she's planned for herself off kilter. Could one summer, filled with swoonworthy serenades, be enough to bring the former flames back together?

Release date: June 6

"Love, Theoretically," the latest from rivals-to-lovers expert Ali Hazelwood, follows the secret life of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway. Most people know Elsie as a whip-smart physicist, but many aren't aware that she also supplements her day job by acting as a fake girlfriend to high-paying clients. Her secret comes under threat when the rude older brother of one of her clients turns out to be Jack Smith, the cutthroat physicist in charge at MIT — and the person standing in her way of getting her dream job. But Jack isn't what Elsie expected. Even with their conflicting views on science (and her double life) nothing can stand in the way of the inescapable chemistry between them.

Release date: June 13

A twist on Jane Austen's "Persuasion," Uzma Jalaluddin's "Much Ado About Nada" follows an unmarried twentysomething who bumps into her ex at a convention. At the time, Nada Syed's life is not going the way she expected. She's still living at home, she's single, and her dreams of launching her start-up were sullied by a dishonest business partner. When Haleema, her soon-to-be married best friend, drags Nada to an annual Muslim conference to meet her fiancé (and in hopes of cheering her up), Nada is too distracted by the presence of her ex-boyfriend Baz. No one knows about Nada and Baz's history, and as much as they both would like to keep it that way, their chemistry hasn't disappeared. Perhaps what Nada really needs is to give her work, her ex, and herself, a second chance.

Release date: June 13

Kianna Alexander's "Can't Let Go" highlights the difficulties of transitioning from pals to lovers between two women in the same friend group. Barber Peaches Monroe and manicurist Jamie Hunt are friends for good reason. They both share a deep passion for their jobs, with Jamie hoping to head to college soon. When a drunken confession about her feelings for Peaches makes things awkward, Jamie suggests they smooth things over by heading on a road trip to the schools she's applying to. What should be an exciting trip full of new memories turns into a pileup of all the things unsaid and misunderstood, threatening to leave both their hearts, and the hearts of their onlooking friends, in pieces.

Release date: June 20

A cat loving social media influencer plays cat-sitter for a pet-avoidant NHL analyst in "A Love Catastrophe" from Helena Hunting. When internet personality Kitty Heart gets the call to watch a particularly spoiled cat, she's happy to do it. Miles Thorn is eager to have some help managing his mother's pet that's now in his care. But what they two don't share in passion for animals, they make up for in an undeniable attraction.

Release date: June 13

Onscreen love doesn't always translate into offscreen romance . . . or does it? In Ava Wilder's "Will They or Won't They," actors Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy are completely professional when the cameras are on while playing love interests on their paranormal hit TV show. But once the cameras are off, the two are often stewing in silence or at each other's necks. When Lilah left the show after season five, Shane thought that would be the last they'd see each other, but her return for the season nine finale has audiences in an uproar. Everyone wants the satisfaction of seeing these slow burn characters finally get together, and to keep everyone interested Lilah and Shane will have to play up their chemistry in real life, while denying that pretending to love each other isn't as hard as either had hoped.

Release date: June 27

Falling in love in a magical room could lead to devastation in Ashley Poston's enchanting romance "The Seven Year Slip." Clementine has committed most of her time to her busy career as a book publicist, often wishing she had more time to consider love. While visiting her late aunt's apartment, Clementine finds a visitor, a kind chef with a Southern drawl that makes her heart beat faster. But her aunt always warned her about falling in love in her apartment, and the pair soon realize Clementine exists seven years in the future. Clementine knows she shouldn't fall for Iwan, and finding a way to compete with the barrier of time could lead to Clementine's heartbreak.

Release date: June 27

A bachelorette party during Mardi Gras sounds like a dream, but for Sabrina Khan, the protagonist of Neely Tubati Alexander's "Love Buzz," it's not. At least until she meets Julian on their final stop of a night out and the spark between them leads her to question what could be. Sabrina has very few clues as to who her mystery man is, and she has no need to search for adventure considering she's finally on the path to becoming successful. Sabrina is caught between choosing the picture-perfect life she's created for herself and chasing down a passion that could threaten to burn her whole life down.

Release date: May 2

Sarah Adams brings back characters from "When in Rome" for a playful romp of their own in "Practice Makes Perfect," featuring a gardener and a bodyguard's practice dating sessions. Small-town life means that Annie Walker already knows of all of the options in her dating pool, and none of them seem to fit what she's looking for. Her brother Noah's preparation for his wedding to celebrity pop star Amelia Rose brings Amelia's devastatingly handsome bodyguard Will to town. To help her overcome her first-date jitters, Will and Annie begin to go on practice date sessions, but their connection might just be the one that deserves to be crowned official.

Release date: May 2

A destination wedding, a tantalizing ex, and a thrilling list of dares make an adventurous plot for Farah Heron's "Jana Goes Wild." Just because Jana Suleiman is flying off to Serengeti National Park as a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding doesn't mean she's letting her guard down around her ex Anil Malek again. Despite his unwavering love for their daughter, Jana has never gotten over the massive lie that broke them apart all those years ago. To distract herself, Jana takes on the bridal party's list of dares, cutting loose to forget. But her lack of inhibitions leaves her more vulnerable than she thought, and fighting off her rekindled feelings for Anil becomes more challenging. Jana is determined to remain unfazed through this wedding because getting back together with Anil would be wild . . . right?

Release date: May 2

Carley Fortune's "Every Summer After" found TikTok success, and her new romance, "Meet Me at the Lake," continues to dazzle. Ten years ago, Fern Brookbanks fell head over heels for Will Baxter in just 24 hours, but everything fell apart when, on their one-year reunion, he stood her up without so much as a phone call. Today, Fern has bigger concerns, like dealing with the aftermath of her mother's death, including the resort she's left for Fern to manage. But before she died, her mother called in a business consultant, and his appearance is a blast from the past for Fern. It's Will, and with him back in her life for the time being, Fern navigates her rekindled feelings and questions if Will is someone she can trust after everything they've been through.

Release date: May 2

Livy Hart's "Planes, Trains, and All the Feels" puts a playful spin on the film "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles." Choreographer Cassidy Bliss has places to be, namely the airport to get to her sister's wedding on time and without any fuss. But instead of smooth sailing, Cassidy gets into it with Luke Carlisle over a parking spot at the airport, causing both of them to miss their flights. Their last resort is driving together in the only available rental car to both of their destinations. What Cassidy couldn't have anticipated was how this road trip with Luke would open her heart up to falling in love, and her final destination might just be Luke's heart.

Release date: May 23

Jennifer Dugan's adult debut with "Love at First Set" follows fitness guru Lizzie, who takes her work at the gym seriously, even if her employer doesn't. When she's invited to the wedding of her boss's daughter, a drunken moment in the bathroom with another woman has unimaginable consequences. The woman in the bathroom was Cara, the bride-to-be, and Lizzie's impromptu speech talked her out of getting married. When James, Lizzie's best friend and Cara's brother, convinces Lizzie to "entertain" Cara in the hopes it'll keep her out of more trouble, Lizzie quickly realizes that what she wants more than anything is Cara for herself.

Release date: May 23

Don't we all miss summer camp? The characters in Bridget Morrissey's "That Summer Feeling" get the chance to attend an adult summer camp that sparks a new relationship between two attendees. Garland Moore isn't sure she still believes in the magic of love, not after her husband served her divorce papers on Valentine's Day. When new friends offer her a spot at their summer sleep-away camp for adults, Garland heads off in hopes of finding herself. Upon arrival, she runs into a man she had a brief, but hopeful, encounter with and starts to believe that maybe this camp is a good sign for her love life. Except she keeps spending all of her time with the man's sister, too, leading to a tangled web of emotions and drama summer camp has always been known for.

Release date: May 30

Elissa Sussman follows up the success of her #BookTok sensation "Funny You Should Ask" with "Once More With Feeling," a romance starring former pop stars potentially giving their careers — and each other — another chance. Katee Rose was once the pop star whose name was on everyone's lips. That was until she blew up her career by cheating on Ryan — her equally famous boy-band boyfriend — with Cal (another member of the band). Katee thought she'd leave life in the limelight behind, but when Cal shows up offering her a chance at stardom by starring in his Broadway play, it's a hard opportunity to turn away. But will getting involved with Cal again be the final nail in the coffin of her career, her heart, or both?

Release date: May 30

TJ Alexander whips up "Chef's Choice," another kitchen-set romance that will quench any reader's craving. When trans office worker Luna O'Shea is fired from her job, she's ready to move on and find the next thing to keep her preoccupied. Jean-Pierre, the trans heir to his grandfather's momentous culinary success, is in need of a girlfriend as the first step of procuring his inheritance, and Luna is on board, so long as she gets her own cut. The next step for the pair is to successfully create several Michelin-level dishes to prove Jean is ready to step into the culinary shoes of his grandfather, and he will require Luna's help. Despite her lack of prowess in the kitchen, nothing will keep Luna away from the life-altering amount of money Jean is offering — not super-hard recipes or the feelings for Jean she can't deny are growing.

Release date: May 30

"Even If the Sky Keeps Falling" gathers several romance heavy-hitters, including Taj McCoy, Farah Heron, Denise Williams, and many more, for a collection of interconnected stories taking place at what seems to be the end of the world. In "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better," rivals let go of their previous animosity to enjoy a final challenge together. "My Lucky Stars" follows two law students discovering their chemistry between library stacks. "All the Stars" forces exes who work for NASA to put aside their feelings to work together. High-pressure situations situate each of the stories, as friends, exes, and strangers face their feelings before it's too late.

Release date: May 30

Curtis Sittenfeld challenges the gender norms of the novel's titular genre, "Romantic Comedy." Getting people to laugh is fuel for Sally Milz, a sketch writer at the late-night comedy show The Night Owls. When her coworker Danny Horst begins dating celebrity actress guest star Annabel, Sally uses the moment to craft a cutting sketch about the differences when it comes to dating and appearances. Why is it that a charming, albeit average, man can pull a date with the It girl of Hollywood, but that scenario rarely happens when the gender roles are switched? Sally's answer comes in the form of Noah Brewster, a pop star with a notorious reputation for dating models, who is The Night Owls' latest guest appearance, and for some reason, she can't get him off her mind. Together, the pair become an unstoppable comedy duo during Noah's tenure on the show, but Sally knows that, in reality, girls like her and guys like him never get the happily ever after... or do they?

Release date: April 4

In Mazey Edding's "The Plus One," preparing for a wedding forces childhood rivals to fake being each other's dates. Type A psychiatrist Indira has her whole life shaken to its core when she catches her boyfriend cheating on her. Devastated by the revelation, Indira moves in with her brother Collin, who is preparing for his wedding, but finds Collin's best friend and her childhood nemesis Jude already staying there. When the wedding brings up an immense amount of stress for Jude and places Indira in direct sight of her traitorous ex and his new girlfriend, the two resolve to fake date for the remainder of the wedding events. It becomes clear that despite their constant bickering, the other's presence brings them a sense of stability they hadn't expected and that being together may be the best thing for both of them.

Release date: April 4

Abby Jimenez highlights the old-school charm of letter writing in "Yours Truly," her latest romantic endeavor following "Part of Your World." Dr. Briana Ortiz has no reason to like Dr. Jacob Maddox, the new ER doctor hired at the hospital right around the time of her promotion. To make matters worse, Jacob is frustrating to work with, giving her the impression that her feelings of disdain are mutual — until he surprises her with a heartfelt letter, that is. Jacob's vulnerability in his letters is a shock to Briana. It reveals another side of him that she's interested in getting to know despite both navigating through the emotional wreck of recent heartbreaks. When Jacob makes an offer that could alter the course of Briana's life, she questions if the depth of their relationship is more than she's ready to bear.

Release date: April 11

Lana Ferguson's "The Nanny" is a steamy second-chance romance starring a former OnlyFans worker and a single father in need of help. When therapy student Cassie Evans finds herself in desperate need of cash, she considers returning to her career on OnlyFans, which left her jilted after a connection with an anonymous fan ended abruptly. But when Cassie finds a live-in nannying position, she believes her problems are solved. When Cassie meets her employer, unbearably attractive single father Aiden, remaining entirely professional becomes a nearly impossible feat as their attraction builds. But when Cassie learns that Aiden was the anonymous fan who left her feeling dejected, she questions if she can ever fully trust him again, even after this surprising second chance.

Release date: April 11

"Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat" is Sonya Lalli's heartfelt swashbuckling romance about finding the power to be oneself. A vacation cruise with her family isn't exactly a situation Jasmine Randhawa had predicted for herself, but after a sudden breakup, perhaps a change is what she needs. When Jasmine realizes she'll be spending the next 10 days on a boat with seniors, fighting against the "problem child" reputation imposed upon her, she doesn't think things can get worse. Then, she discovers the only person her age on the ship is arrogant childhood friend Jake Dhillon. Jasmine and Jake initially feel they couldn't be more different: he is worshiped by the Punjabi community, while she struggles with her reputation. But soon, it becomes clear that the two share more in common than they knew, including everything they cannot say to their families.

Release date: April 18

Despite being surrounded by romance novels at her family's bookstore daily, Tansy Adams has always struggled with real-life relationships. To get her family off her back about her relationship status, she pretends to date Gemma, the gorgeous book cover model she's sure she'll never actually encounter in real life. That is until real-life Gemma appears at the bookstore, threatening to blow up Tansy's whole story. But Gemma is actually in need of a partner since she can only access her inheritance if she's married, so Tansy's lie could work in both of their favors. Gemma promises to help Tansy with the bookstore's finances if they take a trip down the aisle. As their convenient arrangement lends itself to real feelings, it becomes clear that Gemma's family is willing to do anything to keep Gemma from her inheritance, even if it means destroying her relationship. Alexandria Bellefleur, author of "Written in the Stars" and "Count Your Lucky Stars," pens "The Fiancée Farce," a warm-hearted, sapphic marriage-of-convenience romance.

Release date: April 18

In Robbie Couch's Groundhog Day-esque rom-com "If I See You Again Tomorrow," one teen is stuck in a time loop of the same Monday for almost a year, until an appearance from a charming troublemaker changes everything. Clark Huckleton is on Day 310 of reliving Sept. 19 on an endless loop, carrying on with the same activities: school (where no one else seems to be on repeat) and therapy (where he talks about his difficulties with his mother). To Clark's surprise, Day 310 takes a major turn when Beau arrives in his class, the first time anything has ever been different about his redundant life. Throwing caution to the wind, Beau and Clark spend their day together doing everything differently and finding a spark in this sudden, new relationship. The only problem is, will Beau be there tomorrow, or will Clark be forced to return to a time loop without the only person who's made him feel ready to leave it?

Release date: April 18

From the bestselling author of "Beach Read," "People We Meet on Vacation," and "Book Lovers," comes "Happy Place," another dazzling summer romance from Emily Henry. Harriet and Wyn don't talk about why they broke up. That's how they've wound up as roommates during their friend group's annual getaway in Maine. Refusing to ruin the trip for everyone, Harriet and Wyn pretend they're still together, but it's getting hard to keep up appearances of a happy couple when they're supposed to have broken up. They'll only have to keep up the facade for one week, but while their relationship status has changed, what hasn't is how they feel when they're with each other. Faking it is impossible when their feelings haven't entirely gone away.

Release date: April 25

In Taj McCoy's "Zora Books Her Happy Ever After," a curious bookstore owner finds herself at the center of a messy love triangle between her favorite author and his brilliant best friend. Mystery author Lawrence Michaels is making an appearance at Zora Dizon's indie book shop, and it's her dream come true. She's been a fan of his work, and his face, for years, and when he asks her out after his reading, she couldn't be more thrilled. However, Zora's also drawn to Lawrence's perceptive best friend, writing teacher Reid. As she spends time with both friends, she realizes deciding on the better match isn't going to be easy. When Zora's intrigue about Lawrence leads to a damning revelation, both men's careers, and everyone's relationships are on the line.

Release date: April 25

Two hikers hope to extend their relationship beyond the trail in Anita Kelly's "Something Wild & Wonderful." Both Lex and Ben find themselves trekking across the Pacific Crest Trail on solo hiking trips. Lex starts to think it's fate when he keeps running into the cute hiker, and they begin developing feelings for one another as they brave the outdoors together. But while Ben and Lex are perfect for each other out in the wild and away from the distractions and troubles they left behind in the real world, when Ben gets an opportunity that would require him to leave the cocoon of their nature trip, the pair wonder if their blossoming relationship can survive the lives they must return to.

Release date: March 7

"A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon'' is a paranormal romance debut starring a witch, a demon, and a bargain neither of them wants to make. Mariel Spark is a witch who prefers baking recipes to brewing potions, but when she accidentally summons Ozroth the Ruthless — a demon with a fearsome reputation — she knows that the only thing he wants is to strike a deal that could cost her everything. For Ozroth, bargaining with Mariel for her soul is the only thing that will fix his bruised reputation after a previously botched deal and will wait her out as long as he needs to, even if he has to pretend to be her boyfriend to avoid the growing suspicions of her family. Between a witch and a demon, sparks are bound to fly, but the romantic kind, neither of them expects. Suddenly, gaining Mariel's soul doesn't sound as appealing if it means losing her capability to love anyone, including Ozroth, for good.

Release date: March 7

"The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen" is KJ Charles's Regency-era romance starring a newly minted head of house and a smuggler reuniting after a steamy rendezvous. London clerk Gareth struggles with feelings of loneliness ever since his father abandoned him. One night with a handsome stranger briefly cures those feelings before the stranger disappears, leaving him lonely once more. News of his father's death forces Gareth to become the new heir of his father's estate and caretaker of his new house in the dangerous Marsh, where he comes upon a familiar face. Joss Doomsday is a smuggler and the stranger from that night long ago, and Gareth's arrival to the Marsh seems like fate, but placing his trust in anyone in the Marsh becomes a challenge, and both of their hearts might be at risk of breaking.

Release date: March 7

Denise Williams, author of "How to Fail at Flirting" and "The Fastest Way to Fall," develops three charming novellas set in the hustle and bustle of an airport in "Love and Other Flight Delays." In "The Love Connection," an airport pet groomer winds up in a fake relationship with a professional risk assessor on the day she finally approaches her frequent-flier crush. "The Missed Connection" follows two strangers on a secret rendezvous and their surprising reunion as professional rivals. Finally, in "The Sweetest Connection," best friends try to reveal how they feel about each other while trying to return a letter from the airport candy store.

Release date: March 14

In Lynn Painter's "The Love Wager," it's winner takes all — hearts included. Bartender Hallie Piper has made many mistakes, but hooking up with a stranger while working a wedding is going straight to the top of the list. For Jack, hooking up with Hallie is a part of playing the role of perpetual bachelor, but it's finally kicking in that maybe it's time to grow up. Both decidedly ready to make a change, Hallie and Jack start wing-manning each other's dates, and when they still can't find a perfect match, they motivate themselves with a wager: the first one to fall in love wins. When another wedding appears on Hallie's calendar, Jack attends as her fake boyfriend, and they start to blur the lines between friends or something more.

Release date: March 14

"Not That Kind of Ever After" by Luci Adams follows a romance hopeful named Bella Marble, whose life is nowhere near a fairy tale. Instead of becoming a successful writer, she's a receptionist at a press. Her best friend Ellie is getting married while she's grown weary of love after attending a series of uninspired dates. Off the advice of Ellie's frustratingly attractive brother Marty, Bella stops looking for her happily ever after and instead uses dating for fun and liberation. When she distorts a particularly terrible date in a story, suddenly she's gone viral, and people are craving more perfect date-night stories, but to tell them, Bella will have to find a way to actually have them first.

Release date: March 14

Lex Croucher's "Infamous" is a delightfully sapphic retelling of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." Eddie Miller and Rose have been best friends (and maybe something more) their whole lives. So when Rose is entertaining the prospect of marriage, Eddie starts questioning what life could look like without her. A new friendship with poet Nash Nicholson allows her to escape into the countryside to focus on her work. Still, she finds herself more focused on Nash than anything else, though Nash comes with his own drama as a desired socialite. With her feelings for Rose and Nash conflicting, Eddie will have to figure out who is really the person she wants to spend forever with.

Release date: March 21

A 19th-century Viennese hotel and a ball season that turns fatal set the stage for "Hotel of Secrets," Diana Biller's dazzling historical romance. The Hotel Wallner is Maria Wallner's sole priority. When it's selected as the exclusive Hotelkeepers' Ball venue, she hopes this will be her chance to restore the hotel's reputation and get their financial situation back on track. Handsome secret service agent Eli Whittaker is only at the Hotel Wallner to get more information about the American selling national secrets, who once sent a damning piece of evidence from the hotel. But when near-fatal coincidences keep putting Maria in danger, Eli's mission to get in and out is disrupted, and the only way to get his answers and keep her safe is to see this dramatic ball season through to its end.

Release date: March 28

In Sariah Wilson's "The Chemistry of Love," a cosmetic chemist with a hopeless crush on her boss is convinced to fake date his brother for mutually beneficial reasons. Anna Ellis can't interact with her boss, Craig, without her crush on him getting in the way. A run-in with Craig's brother, Marco, the company's CEO, leads to an interesting revelation: Marco wants to break up Craig's impending wedding, and the best way to do that would be to make him jealous by fake dating Anna. Anna and Marco strike a deal to get what they both want, but Anna finds her interests shifting further and further away from Craig and onto the understanding and compassionate Marco.

Release date: Feb. 1

Ann Liang's YA romance "This Time It's Real" delivers a heartwarming fake-dating plot set at an elite boarding school in Beijing. The Westbridge International School is Eliza Lin's latest challenge to conquer. Considering she and her family rarely stay long enough at any place to make friends, lying on a homework assignment about a relationship doesn't seem like too big of a deal. But then her essay goes viral, and all eyes are on her for #relationshipgoals inspiration. With a dream magazine internship and her reputation on the line, Eliza enlists classmate and actor Caz Song into a "strategic, mutually beneficial, and romantically oriented alliance" to further their respective careers. Their scheme goes swimmingly until Eliza realizes faking it isn't so easy when her partner is frustratingly wonderful. Getting real when she's always afraid of being left behind may be Eliza's greatest challenge yet.

Release date: Feb. 7

Romance readers awaiting Tessa Bailey's next will savor her playful secret-admirer romance "Secretly Yours." Hallie Welch's return to the Vos estate comes with plenty of memories of Julian Vos, her childhood crush. Helping take care of the estate's unruly garden, Hallie is surprised to find that the Julian she was once so fond of has turned into a decidedly grouchy professor, confirmed by the fact their personalities only clash now when they used to meld so well. But perhaps Hallie's feelings run deeper than she thought, because after a night out with the girls, she leaves Julian a letter anonymously revealing her long-held feelings for him. Julian is surprised someone has taken the time to confess their feelings but cannot focus on anyone else's feelings besides Hallie's. Their reunion seems destined, and despite his mission to finish a novel, Hallie proves to be a welcome distraction that he's not sure he can let go of.

Release date: Feb. 7

In "Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year," Rochelle Bilow whisks readers to Scotland for a warming romance between a former New York City food writer and a town handyman. When Ruby Spencer quits her job, she decides to throw a dart at a map, go anywhere it lands for a whole year, and finally write her own cookbook. Fate sends her to Thistletown, Scotland, where she is immediately charmed by the local pub and Brochan, the handyman who continues to come around to fix her rental. Bonding over their shared love of whisky, Ruby begins to see Thistletown less as a one-year stop and more as a possible fresh start for her life. When the beloved pub is threatened to be turned into a chain restaurant, Ruby turns to Brochan with hopes of keeping the pub and their blossoming love alive.

Release date: Feb. 14

Alexis Daria's tantalizing romance "Take the Lead" will seduce readers with its showmance-turned-real-romance saga. While working on the reality TV show "The Dance Off," dancer Gina Morales has never won or even made it to the finals. She's surprised when her new partner, the stoic star of a wilderness show, Stone, turns out to have moves that might take them to the end. And even though Stone is only here to help his family, he can't deny a sizzle between him and Gina both on and off the dance floor. As Gina and Stone develop real feelings off screen, the producers play up their chemistry on screen, leading to a social media frenzy that throws their secrets into the limelight and puts their careers on the line. Going for gold might have cost the pair everything, including their shot at true love.

Release date: Feb. 14

Edward Underhill promises and delivers joy in YA romance "Always the Almost." Recently out trans student Miles Jacobson has hopes to beat a longtime rival at a piano competition and win back his ex-boyfriend, who broke up with him following his disclosure about his identity. His perspective changes when he meets a proudly out new student named Eric Mendez, whose confidence in himself draws Miles closer, despite his wish to rekindle things with his ex. With the biggest competition of his life looming and conflicting feelings for two different boys, Miles must hold onto his sense of self if he plans to win the show and the true object of his affection.

Release date: Feb. 14

Falon Ballard's "Just My Type" pits relationship monogamist and writer Lana Parker against her ex-boyfriend in a writing competition that upends their usual beats. As the relationship columnist at her magazine, Lana's always had a partner at her side, until her boyfriend dumps her, leaving her heartbroken and without any material for her next column. When her boss suggests that Lana pivot to writing about being single, the challenge is upped when freelance writer and Lana's ex-boyfriend Seth enters the equation with a similar offer from her boss to write about finding a serious relationship after years of writing about the bachelor life. On the line is the opportunity for a dream job, but only one can win. As these unlikely coworkers slowly develop into something more, Lana and Seth's professional aspirations may take a backseat to love.

Release date: Feb. 7

Anonymous pen pals unknowingly become neighbors in Kristina Forest's "The Neighbor Favor." Lily Greene had finally found someone she could be herself with through her email exchanges with her favorite author, though she never really knew his identity because of his pen name. But when he ghosts her, Lila grows frustrated with her romantic failures and is determined to find a date for her sister's upcoming wedding. Her new neighbor, Nick, seems like the perfect candidate to help her in the romance department, considering he's smart, beautiful, and charming. Nick agrees to find Lila a date, but when he puts together that she was the email partner he had fallen for before going radio silent, he realizes setting her up with someone else could mean losing her for good. Forest dazzles in this sweet friends-to-lovers story with a twist.

Release date: Feb. 28

The fourth book in Katee Robert's "Dark Olympus" series, "Radiant Sin" follows retells the Greek myth of Apollo and Cassandra with a modern twist. It follows Cassandra Gataki, who is asked by the god Apollo to go undercover and attend a party with him as his plus-one. Their fake relationship escalates — and so does the heat.

Release date: Feb. 7

Breakout author Ali Hazelwood offers readers the ultimate deep dive into her successful STEM-inist novellas with her collection "Loathe to Love You." The three-in-one collection includes Hazelwood's 2022 digital releases brought to print for the first time, which all share the beloved enemies-to-lovers theme. The collection consists of the roommates-to-lovers romance "Under One Roof"; "Stuck With You," a fun play on the "locked in a room together" trope; and a wintery romance called "Below Zero." The collection also boasts a new exclusive chapter for readers craving more of Hazelwood's signature witty and charming novels. This collection will delight Hazelwood fans, new and old.

Release date: Jan. 3

Hitch a broomstick ride back to the magical universe of The Witches of Thistle Grove with Harper's third installment to the series, "Back in a Spell." Pansexual witch Nineve Blackmoore is over being heartbroken after her fiancée abandoned her at the altar, so she takes to every modern witch's go-to mode of finding love: dating apps. Her venture leads her to nonbinary Morty Gutierrez and a date Nineve looks forward to forgetting. Fate has other plans for the mismatched duo, though, as Morty soon develops their own powers and Nineve awakens to her own powers growing powerful beyond her control. The only explanation would be a magical connection the equivalent of marriage. Still, Nineve is convinced that's not what's happening — even if Morty seems to be the only person who truly sees her. Instead, they might be the first person to help her move on from the pressure of being a Blackmoore witch.

Release date: Jan. 3

Playfully using the tried and true methods of rom-com classics, Jayne Denker's referential "The Rom-Com Agenda" is for anyone who's ever wished their life could be a rom-com. Willow Cove, New York, has nothing left for Leah Keegan to stay for, and raising funds to get out of town is her main priority. When she encounters Eli, a man attempting to bounce back from a proposal rejection, she convinces herself the sparks she feels between them are all in her head and uses the guidance of her favorite rom-coms to transform Eli into a perfect leading man for his would-be fiancee. But going from dud to stud only further fuels the attraction between Leah and Eli, and wedding bells may be around the corner, but the question is who will be the couple that makes it to the altar. Release date: Jan. 10

Lauren Kung Jessen's "Lunar Love" delivers a rivals-to-lovers tale for astrology fans. Olivia Huang Christensen is convinced she can find love in the stars for anyone except herself, even as the new owner of her family's Chinese zodiac–based matchmaking business. When she encounters Bennett O'Brien, the owner of ZodiaCupid, which takes her family's business concept online, Olivia must prove her family's tried and true methods beat Bennett's digital ones. So, Olivia and Bennett make a deal: they'll each find a match for each other, and whoever begins to catch real feelings loses. Upon meeting her match, Olivia is convinced she can win this deal; all she has to do is never admit that her business rival is the one who makes her feel like their love was written in the stars.

Release date: Jan. 10

No one loves a second chance romance more than bookstagrammer Tara Li Chen, the protagonist of Amy Lea's second Influencer book, "Exes and O's." Convinced the trope will lead her to the true love of her life, Tara decides to give her exes a second chance, rekindling old relationships to see what new sparks may arise. Her roommate, Trevor, doesn't see eye to eye with Tara when it comes to romance, but nonetheless becomes an ally in the ups and downs of revisiting former flames. During a livestream, audiences start to ship Trevor and Tara, forcing Tara to either continue down her beaten path toward her exes or give something brand new a chance.

Release date: Jan. 10

Kayla Olson's "The Reunion" begs the question: can former co-stars coming back together for a 20-year reunion resist the flame they lit as young starlets? Liv Latimer and Ransom Joel were beloved for their undeniable chemistry on screen as stars of the hit teen drama "Verge," but many don't know that the chemistry on screen was hard to resist IRL. Liv, never one for the spotlight, kept her feelings to herself, so the pair remained friends until a sudden fallout left their friendship fractured. Back on set together, Ransom is a movie star with the same old charm that makes falling into old routines feel too easy. But with social media chiming in with opinions on their dynamic and new castmates competing for their moment in the limelight, Liv and Ransom must decide between leaving what they had in the past or turning it into their new future.

Release date: Jan. 17

"A Guide to Being Just Friends" by Sophie Sullivan makes friendship a surprising hurdle. For Hailey, the hardworking owner of Get By the Cup salad shop, and Wes, a son of a recent divorce who's tired of dating, friendship should be easy. After a contentious first meeting, Wes makes an apology to Hailey. He soon discovers that despite his mantra of staying away from relationships, there's something about Hailey he can't help but want more of. And for Hailey, Wes provides warmth, but he's also a distraction from working on her business. Staying just friends is more complicated than it looks.

Release date: Jan. 17

Author of "Meet Cute" Helena Hunting brings charm, wit, and second chance romance in "Make a Wish." The most memorable experience Harley Spark has of her time as a nanny was with widower Gavin Rhodes and his daughter Peyton, until she almost kissed him. When Gavin quickly packed up his things and moved soon after their embarrassing moment, she took it as a sign and moved on to a new career. Nine years later, Gavin and Peyton walk back into her life, but this time it's Gavin who sees Harley in a new light, especially around her new boyfriend. Getting their connection back on track hits a standstill when wounds of the past come back to bite, and their wish for a new chance at love may go down in flames. Release date: Jan. 24

In Emma Lord's sweet YA romance "Begin Again," a first-year college student with a perfect plan must navigate her college experience when her plans fall through, and she finds her confidence shaken. Andie was disappointed when she received her rejection letter from Blue Ridge State, her dream school. When she gets the chance to transfer from her community college to Blue Ridge, it's her chance to get her life plan back on track. Her seemingly grumpy RA Milo is the only person who seems to know the right things to say when she needs it, and as Andie grapples with huge life changes, she'll learn there's beauty in starting over.

Release date: Jan. 24

"Behind the Scenes" by Karelia Stetz-Waters delivers a hopeful, romantic tale of two women unsure of what love has in store for them. Rose Josten enjoys her life as a business consultant, even though she can sense the crash of a midlife crisis wave coming her way. Upon meeting filmmaker Ash, however, the once beloved safety of her predictable life is traded in for a heartstopping romance she only wants more and more of. Ash can't deny how Rose makes her feel, but she isn't over a romantic disaster in her past that left her feeling wary of falling head over heels for anyone else. As they work together to get Ash's film financed, what's happening off-screen is what to watch.

Release date: Jan. 31

From the author that brought readers "Happily Ever Afters" and "One True Loves," Elise Bryant's YA novel "Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling" tackles the struggle of being one's true self. Becoming the star of a band is a new venture for 16-year-old Delilah, and she struggles with being at the forefront when she'd rather lay low in the background. Reggie loves everything nerd culture, especially D&D, but hides his passion from his family due to their judgment. Meeting on New Year's Eve, Reggie and Delilah find a kindred spirit with one another, and fate continues to draw them together with each holiday. As their connection deepens, they begin to confront the masks they've put on in their real lives while hoping that they can be their authentic selves with one another.

Release date: Jan. 31