Are you ready to fall in love all over again? Next year has some can’t-miss romance for all the biggest fans. From a new Emily Henry book (of course) to another heart-filled Tia Williams title, we’re already complete overloading our TBR for the year-to-come.
Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar (1/16)
Meghna Raman, a theater teacher and aspiring playwright, is taken aback when her best friend and secret crush, Seth, announces his engagement and asks her to be his best man. Attempting to move on, she agrees to her parents’ matchmaking efforts, meeting the grumpy engineer Karthik Murthy. Despite their initial differences, a fake engagement begins to blur the lines between reality and fiction as their unexpected chemistry and protectiveness of each other takes center stage.
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Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan (1/16)
Presley Ayers is not exactly the camping type. Yet, in an attempt to bond with her boyfriend, she books a trip to Get Lost Lodge. Instead of thanking Presley, he dumps her. Out of spite, she decides to take the trip anyways, where she meets the handsome and helpful Beckett Keller, who is sure this beautiful woman has made a mistake coming to the lodge. He’s got enough on his plate as is, and they have nothing in common, there’s no way their attraction could lead to more, right?
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The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (1/23)
When Riley Wynn hits it big as a singer-songwriter with her breakup album, her ex-husband tires to take credit for her lead song, claiming it’s about him. Riley sets to prove him and the world wrong and does something she hasn’t in over a decade – calls Max Harcourt, her college boyfriend and muse of the song. Max is content in his own mundane life, but the musical dazzle is amiss, so he agrees to go public on one condition – go on tour with Riley. As the two tour the country, they discover that their past mistakes could lead to a promising future, unless they go down in flames.
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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (2/6)
From the author who brought Seven Days in June, we meet Ricki Wilde, the unconventional daughter of an Atlanta dynasty, who embarks on a life-changing journey to Harlem after leaving behind her family’s wealth. There, she fulfills her dream of opening a flower shop and encounters a mysterious stranger, leading to a swoon-worthy love story set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and the enchanting legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood (2/6)
In this enthralling paranormal romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a forbidden love ignites between Misery Lark, a Vampyre, and Lowe Moreland, the Alpha Werewolf, as they are thrust into a historic alliance. Misery, the daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman, faces a life-changing choice to maintain peace with the Weres, a ruthless and unpredictable species led by Lowe, whose mistrust of her is well-founded. Beyond politics, a hidden motive drives Misery to accept this marriage, leading to a unique connection that could change their lives forever.
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How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly (2/13)
Julie Parker coaches the East Nashville High basketball team, and she’s open to the challenge of coaching the smart-mouthed junior who recently joined her team. But she didn’t expect the teen’s foster parent to be the gorgeous ex-WNBA player Elle Cochrane. Despite being tongue-tied and nervous around Elle, Julie manages to convince her to help coach, and somehow Elle finds her irresistible. The lines become blurred when Elle offers to help Julie in the dating game, and the two begin to wonder if they should take their shot off the court as well.
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Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne (2/13)
The shocking revelation that they are their father’s secret children, coupled with a public scandal, leaves Nora and her free-spirited sister with nothing but a rundown inn in a remote location. In a race against time to revamp the inn before Labor Day or lose it all, Nora faces challenges like her lack of DIY skills, isolation, and the presence of a stranger who lays claim to their property. Ennis “Bear” Freeman, a Native Abenaki eco-tour guide, anticipates the sisters’ departure but is surprised by Nora’s determination, leading to an unexpected connection that ignites intense desire, though Bear’s past threatens to drive Nora away.
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Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey (2/13)
Tessa Bailey always taps into the goldmines of sweet and spicy. Her latest novel, Fangirl Down, is sure to bring the same ingredients, this time with a hunky golf player who pursues his biggest fan, if only to be his caddy-girl. Wells Whitaker was once the hottest up-and-coming golfer, and despite his grumpiness, he could always count on the redhead, Josephine Doyle, to be cheering him on from the sidelines. When he suddenly quits, Josephine thinks maybe she was wrong about Wells all along. That is until he shows up at her door with a wild proposal, suddenly he’s himself again, and she wonders if she’s made a hole in one.
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A Touch of Chaos (Hades & Persephone) by Scarlett St. Clair (3/12)
In the final installment of Scarlett St. Clair’s bestselling Hades X Persephone saga, the world teeters on the brink of destruction as the gods wage war and Hades and Persephone fight for their happy ending. Persephone’s journey takes an unexpected turn as she must embrace her newfound identity and confront a world of chaos to save those she loves.
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In A Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander (3/19)
Sloane Cooper has vowed to be single, both to herself and her all-male team at a top video game designing company. But when her new neighbor, Charlie, invites her on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, she can’t resist the urge to get away and focus on her new game idea. Charlie just wants to get back at his ex, anyway, and Sloane is dedicated to staying focused on her work. Can she manage avoiding feelings, getting over her own ex, and staying professional?
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Maya’s Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja (3/26)
Maya Mirza, convinced of her romantic misfortune and her list of laws to explain it, embarks on an arranged marriage journey to Pakistan. However, as she encounters a series of mishaps and an unlikely travel companion in Sarfaraz, her cynical perspective on love and luck is challenged, leading to a journey that might take her somewhere wholly unexpected.
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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez (4/2)
Justin is cursed, and everyone on the internet knows it. Basically, whoever dates him is destined to find their soulmate – just not in Justin. When Emma slides into his DM’s, stating the same problem, the two try their luck at dating each other, hoping to outsmart the curse. But instead of canceling the curse out, the two start to feel a real spark, especially when life starts to get real.
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The Rule Book by Sarah Adams (4/2)
Nora’s professional future depends on her ex-boyfriend, NFL star Derek Pender, who’s also her first client as a sports agent. Derek, harboring a grudge from their past, seeks revenge, but a surprising twist in Las Vegas leads to an unexpected morning-after marriage. As their relationship takes an unexpected turn, they must navigate a complex mix of personal and professional dynamics, potentially saving their careers and discovering a love they never anticipated.
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How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang (4/9)
The last place Helen Zhang and Grant Shepherd expect to meet is in a writer’s room, but that’s exactly what happens. Trying to escape their past, both find new lives in LA and are attempting to build their careers in the entertainment industry. Helen as a bestselling author and Grant as a screenwriter. Seeing each other again brings back harsh memories from the past and cements the reality that they will always be tied together, for better or worse.
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Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings (4/16)
After winning the lottery, Opal Devlin can’t seem to stop giving money to people. To protect herself from others taking advantage of her tender heart, she pours all her money into a flower farm in Asheville while she hunkers down in the cabin and focuses on her painting business. When she arrives, the grumpy but gorgeous Pepper Boden insists she is the rightful farm owner. Hesitantly, the two strike up an agreement of co-habilitation and do their best to make their separate dreams bloom. But as they water their own gardens, something between them begins to bud.
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Funny Story by Emily Henry (4/23)
Daphne’s love story takes an unexpected twist when her fiancé, Peter, confesses his feelings for his childhood friend Petra, leaving Daphne stranded in Waning Bay, Michigan, with a dream job as a children’s librarian. To make ends meet, she becomes roommates with Petra’s ex, the scruffy and unconventional Miles Nowak, leading to an unlikely friendship and a plan that involves misleading photos of their summer adventures. As their story unfolds, Daphne faces the question of whether she could truly begin a new chapter by falling for someone so intricately connected to her romantic past.
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Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni (5/7)
From the author of Sorry, Bro, comes the story of Nazeli “Ellie” Gregorian, who loves her tech job but is fed up with her coworkers (including her ex) and her overbearing boss. When her parents invite her to a food packaging conference in Chicago, she is thankful for a change of scenery. When she meets Vanya Simonian, she can’t believe how much they have in common, both from the Bay, both Armenian, and both with foodie families! That is until she realizes they are destined to be sworn enemies – Vanya’s family owning a rival company. Can the two manage to compete against each other before things begin to boil over?
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This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune (5/7)
Lucy, a vacationing tourist on Prince Edward Island, shares an unforgettable night with Felix, unaware that he’s her best friend Bridget’s younger brother. Despite their undeniable chemistry, they both vow to avoid repeating that electric encounter. However, when Lucy follows her friend to the island to help her through a crisis, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Felix, even when she begins to wonder if her heart is in the right hands.
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The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (5/14)
When Anna Green and Liam “West” Weston got married in college, Anna thought it was a hack for cheaper housing, and that divorce would ensue as soon as they got their degrees. Three years later, Anna is a struggling artist and West is a professor. The only issue? He must be married for five years before he’s allowed an inheritance to his family’s fortune. The only problem? He isn’t convinced Anna, with her paint splattered clothes and feisty attitude, is capable of convincing his family of their conjugal bond. Moreso, he begins to wonder if his tall-tale is worth losing the love that grew from it.
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Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood (6/11)
In Ali Hazelwood’s novel, Rue Siebert, a successful biotech engineer, faces a turbulent time when her stable life is threatened by a hostile takeover led by the irresistible Eli Killgore. As business partners aim to acquire Kline, the undeniable attraction between Rue and Eli defies the boundaries of loyalty. They embark on a secret, no-strings-attached affair with a built-in deadline, navigating a risky path where the heart plays for keeps.
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The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (6/11)
Emma Wheeler’s dream is to be a successful screenwriter, but she’s also the primary caregiver for her father. When the opportunity to work with her idol, Charlie Yates, on a script arises, Emma’s younger sister takes over caretaking, allowing Emma to head to L.A. But Charlie is far from thrilled to collaborate, believing love is a sham, and their clash of perspectives on rom-coms and life leads to a journey of discovery and possibly even a real-life love story.
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A Thousand Broken Pieces by Tillie Cole (6/25)
Three years have passed, and Savannah Litchfield’s life feels incomplete, marked by a profound sense of loss. As she turns seventeen, her therapist suggests a therapeutic trip around the world to help teens facing their own struggles. Cael Woods, grappling with his own inner demons, reluctantly agrees to join the journey, and as they travel together, they discover a unique connection that brings solace and healing, piece by piece, to their wounded hearts.
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