As the weather heats up, we can’t help but dream of soaking up the warmer afternoons with a romance book in our hands. Whether you’re craving swoony slow burns, enemies‑to‑lovers tension, or the sweet stories of exes getting a second chance at love, this spring features some incredible upcoming releases that promise to sweep you off your feet. So, if you’re like us and you’re craving a love story, be sure to check out these 2026 spring romances that you won’t want to miss.

And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison (2/24)

Meteorologists Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart are the definition of opposites. He’s routine-driven and happiest in his radio booth, while she thrives on spontaneity in the field. Forced to work together to cover a historic snowstorm, they find themselves struggling to get along. That’s when Delilah offers Jackson a deal to help each other prove something they’ve been missing: Delilah’s credibility as a journalist and Jackson’s long-lost fun side. As their reluctant partnership turns into an easy friendship sparked by undeniable chemistry, they must decide whether they’re willing to withstand the storm.

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No Matter What by Cara Bastone (3/3)

After surviving a life-altering accident, Roz and Vin’s marriage has quietly fallen apart, leaving them unable to face each other honestly. When Roz discovers Vin has signed a new lease, she throws herself into a figure-drawing class as a distraction. What should be a nice break from life becomes complicated when her soon-to-be ex-husband, Vin, who is also her best friend’s older brother, offers to model for her. As Roz confronts her lingering attraction and begins to truly see Vin again through her art, the two are forced to face the love and pain they’ve buried, and decide whether they can finally heal together or let go.

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Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian (3/3)

Simon and Charlie, longtime co-stars on a hit sci-fi show, have spent nearly a decade openly hating each other. As Simon prepares to leave the series and start over in New York, he agrees to fake a public friendship with Charlie to protect his reputation. What should be a reasonably straightforward, painless arrangement turns into an unexpected road trip when Charlie faces a family emergency. Forced to spend real time together, Simon begins to realize he may have misjudged Charlie and that Charlie might understand him better than anyone else. But with Simon’s cross-country move looming, he has to decide whether what’s growing between them can be anything more than a temporary truce.

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The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa (3/10)

Vanessa Cordero once made a living being the worst girlfriend imaginable, but she comes out of retirement when commitment-phobe Jason Torres—who happens to be Vanessa’s younger sister’s latest crush—needs a fake relationship guaranteed to horrify his marriage-obsessed mother. What starts as a strict, no-strings arrangement quickly unravels when Jason refuses to be scared off, and real feelings begin to surface. As their fake relationship starts to feel dangerously real, both must decide whether the act they’re putting on is worth risking their hearts.

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Toe to Toe by Fallon Ballard (3/10)

Allegra Hart has devoted her life to becoming a principal ballerina, and when a rare lead role opens up, she knows it may be her last shot. Labeled as lacking sex appeal, she turns to Cord Donovan, a ridiculously attractive, classically trained dancer and star of an all-male revue, striking a deal to trade chemistry lessons for choreography help. As their partnership deepens and attraction sparks (despite Cord’s vow to never work with a ballerina), Allegra must decide whether she can pursue both love and her dream career, or if one will cost her the other.

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How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh (3/10)

After her father’s death, Ciara Sheridan inherits his crumbling Irish estate, the unfinished finale to his bestselling fantasy series that he wanted her to finish, and a severe case of writer’s block. When Sam Avery, a hotshot New York editor and devoted fan of her father’s work, shows up determined to help finish the book, the two are forced into a less-than-ideal collaboration under a tight deadline. As bickering gives way to growing tension during a summer on the Irish coast, Ciara and Sam may discover a love story neither of them expected to write.

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The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez (3/24)

One split-second decision changes everything for Larissa when she chooses a ride home after a concert, unknowingly missing her chance with Chris—the man who very well could be her perfect match. Now close friends who share books, an unhinged rescue dog, and an effortless friendship, they’ve built a life that feels right in every way except one: Larissa is dating Chris’s best friend. As Chris quietly supports her happiness from the sidelines, he must decide whether something that feels so right can ever be possible.

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Hold Me Like a Grudge by Celine Ong (3/31)

In the world of professional wrestling, everything is an act. Well, everything except Asher Ross’s hatred for Caleb Knight. Drafted to Global Elite Wrestling’s main roster as Caleb’s on-screen opponent, Asher expects their feud to be easy, but their off-camera chemistry complicates everything. As rehearsals, training, and injuries bring them closer, their bitter rivalry turns into a secret, forbidden romance. Now, they must decide if what they feel is real enough to survive an industry that refuses to acknowledge their love and how far they’re willing to fight for it.

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The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson (3/31)

Olivia owes her culinary roots and her first love to Celia’s Place. But at nineteen, she couldn’t shake the wanderlust, pulling her away from both the restaurant and Carmello, the owner’s son. Ten years later, Olivia is now a successful personal chef and ready to return—just as Carmello plans to buy back her shares. What starts as a battle over ownership quickly rekindles old feelings, giving Olivia a chance to finally put down roots and potentially explore whether the one who got away could also be the home she’s been searching for.

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The Art of Loving You by Natasha Bishop (4/14)

Dani Jenkins, a model-turned-influencer, keeps romance at arm’s length. That is, until her mentor Tanya’s death forces her back into the life of artist Micah Wright, the man who once broke her heart. On a scavenger hunt road trip honoring Tanya’s last wish, old tensions flare, and their undeniable connection reignites. As Micah fights to show Dani that love is worth taking a chance on, she must figure out if she’s ready to let go of the past and relearn how to love again.

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