It’s time to get excited for new and upcoming clean romance novels from some of your favorite authors! These love stories may not have any explicit spice, but they are chock full of romance sure to make you swoon. With a variety of tropes for anyone’s taste, be sure to check out these new titles for your 2026 TBR.

Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson

Personal assistant Penelope joins her boss, Hugh, a renowned mystery author, on a luxury cruise hosting seven other bestselling authors. Chaos ensues when Hugh gets murdered on the ship and no one is prepared to help! Penelope is suddenly on the case with the help of a rugged Western author, getting her chance to finally find love and be the main character of her own story.

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The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews

Nell recently graduated from an institution meant to train women to protect their rights from male intervention. Her newest case is stop a newspaper investigator, Miles, from snooping into the institution. However, when Miles colleague is murdered and Nell is in the perfect wrong place and wrong time. Now Miles and Nell have to work together to solve the case and save their reputations while grappling with the growing chemistry between them.

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One More Made Up Love Song by Jenny Procter

Ivy is the personal assistant for rockstar Freddie, but their professional relationship gets a bit more personal when Freddie kisses her to save himself from some bad press. When Ivy is suddenly thrown into the public eye–one fake kiss turns into something more– Ivy has to decide if she can sacrifice her old life for one in the limelight with Freddie.

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My Merry Mistake by Courtney Walsh

Raya will not let her past or flirty hockey players like Finn jeopardize her hard-won career on the Chicago Comets. But piling more work on, while stuffing her feelings down only lands Raya in the hospital with strict instructions to take a month off. Now Finn won’t leave Raya alone, but perhaps there’s more to him than she originally thought.

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More Than Friends by Denise Hunter

After a devastating break up, Jenna moves back home to Virginia with her mom. Suspicious of her mom’s new boyfriend, Jenna enlists the help of her childhood best friend, Tyson, who just got divorced. While the old friends work together they can’t help the new feelings they have for each other. Both Jenna and Tyson have to decide if they are ready for this new step.

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Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber

Maisy sets aside her own dreams to help her family after her father passes. Chase has only ever thought about himself after growing up with a mother with addiction, fully focused on his successful career as a bank executive. When these two personalities meet, sparks fly, and the couple is able to learn from each other.

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Heart Marks the Spot by Libby Hubscher

Stella has an unforgettable summer treasure hunting with her friends and falling in love with struggling writer, Huck, who followed along for inspiration. But after summer ends, Huck ghosts completely ghosts her! Stella manages to move on to her next grand adventure. That is, until Huck’s new book is bestselling everywhere and he wants to join the fun this summer for a sequel.

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The Pocket Pair by Emma St. Clair

Val’s best friend’s brother grapples with his feelings for Val. Val is staying at their house while she prepares to leave the country, and little by little opens up the feelings he is trying so hard to hide. Can he be the person Val needs, or should he just let her go?

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