The weather may be cooling off, but that’s not going to stop us from heating things up. With plenty of new romance releases still to come, there’s a lot to look forward to this second half of 2026. From steamy marriage of convenience to paranormal romances that you’re not going to want to put down, here are our most anticipated spicy romances of fall 2026.

Midnight Curfew by Penelope Douglas (9/1)

When Callum Ames returns to St. Carmen, his wealthy southern Florida hometown, after four years away, he immediately clashes with Dallas Jaeger, the prideful and protective middle brother of a family from the neighboring community of Sanoa Bay. As tensions between the escalate during a summer lockdown—recommended by Callum to hinder his rivals—their face off quickly becomes more complicated than either of them expected. As the two go for blood, they quickly find that there’s a fire between them that neither expected.

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See You Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-London (9/8)

Anya Katz and Gabe Hunt are longtime rivals working on Democratic political campaigns, with Anya’s type A approach constantly clashing against Gabe’s charming, win-at-all-costs attitude. As they spend decades navigating the highs and lows of elections—from all-night phone banks to glitzy celebrity fundraisers—their relationship evolves from enemies to respectful colleagues to best friends, and eventually something more. But when they become rivals yet again, the two are left to face their undeniable chemistry.

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Big Bad Wolf by Laurie Gilmore (9/8)

Ruby Bellerose lives a quiet, fairytale-like life in a cottage at the edge of the woods, keeping to herself and avoiding the gossip of her small town. But everything changes when she meets Rafe, a mysterious and brooding woodsman who draws her deep into the forest. As Ruby grows closer to him, she discovers that he’s hiding a secret, forcing her to decide whether he’s the protector she’s been waiting for or the threat she should fear.

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Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison (9/15)

Darcy Moore is a Grim Reaper who’s tired of being seen as the villain, so she decides to break the rules and save the next soul she’s meant to collect instead of sending him to the underworld. Her plan gets complicated when she crosses paths with Gabriel Aetos, the skeptical Guardian Angel who sees Darcy as a threat. When he realizes that she’s much different than he was expecting, he begins to question whether or not he can trust her. But, magic doesn’t come without consequences, and the Department of Hauntings & Spirits isn’t going to let Darcy get away that easily.

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Blue Jean Summer by Maggie Gates (9/15)

Hayes Wilder returns to his hometown of Honey Hollow after his grandfather’s death, only to discover he’s inherited the family estate… with one condition: he has to get married. Catherine Foster, a former Honey Hollow resident and reigning Miss Virginia, is burdened with overwhelming medical debt from her mother’s death and running out of options. When the two reconnect at Hayes’ grandfather’s funeral, he offers to pay her debts in exchange for a marriage of convenience. But as the whole town watches their every move and his half brother threatens to put their new marriage to the test, Hayes and Catherine discover their fake relationship may  just be turning into something real.

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Free Falling by Lyla Sage (9/22)

Clarke Cartwright is focused on keeping her struggling antique shop afloat, even if that means avoiding people (and the persistent ghost of her childhood crush’s father who refuses to leave her alone). As she spends more time with Leith Wilkes, the charming heir to a local farm, he discovers Clarke knows secrets about his family that she shouldn’t. While Leith tries to uncover the truth behind his father’s oddly specific inheritance clause and Clarke’s connection to the Wilkes family, the two find themselves drawn toward each other in ways they never expected. Will they be able to fool the ghosts of their past?

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The Keeper by Ana Huang (10/27)

Famous goalkeeper Noah Wilson has no interest in relationships. He’s too focused on his career and being the best father he can be to his daughter. But with the World Cup approaching and a string of failed nannies, he’s forced to hire Carina Vu, the last person he never expected to let into his life. Carina desperately needs the job after an unexpected emergency ruins her plans to visit Antarctica. She may be convinced Noah can’t stand her, but she quickly discovers there’s more to the gruff single dad than meets the eye. As they grow closer and Carina spends more time with his daughter, Noah and Carina learn they might’ve been wrong about one another the entire time.

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Alma Vampires by Elena Armas (11/17)

Valle Cepeda’s life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly inherits Alma, a coveted fashion empire, from the mother she never knew. Returning to Icarus University with a new legacy and a target on her back, Val finds herself drawn to Hadrian Cruz, a mysterious player with his own hidden agenda and a centuries-old blood debt tied to her family’s past. As secrets surrounding her inheritance begin to unravel, Val must decide who she can trust and whether the connection she shares with Hadrian is something to fear or something worth embracing.

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The Soul Mate by Lana Ferguson (12/1)

Single mom and omega Ada Langley is determined to forget the mysterious alpha she shared one unforgettable night with. And she was doing a great job…until she walks into a tattoo shop and discovers he’s back in her life. Levi Madden, a tattoo artist and alpha wolf who has returned to his hometown after years away, never forgot Ada either, no matter how hard he’s tried. But when Levi’s alter ego artist is recruited to save her gallery, the very one Ada works at, old sparks begin to reignite. No matter how guarded Ada is, it’s not long before both of them are wondering if their chance encounter led them to their soul mate.

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Bedside Manner by Stephanie Archer (12/8)

Dr. Linden Starling can get along with anyone. Except Dr. Grant Cross, the brilliant but intimidating pediatric plastic surgeon known for his cold demeanor and difficult personality. But when financial struggles lead Linden to become a high-end escort, she’s shocked to discover Grant is her first client—and that he wants to make a deal with no strings attached. As Linden sees a different side of Grant, she realizes that he’s nothing like he thought he would be. And with his fellowship at risk, Linden agrees to teach him how to be more likeable. From the outside looking in, the relationship is purely transactional. But there’s a way that he looks at her that makes her think it might just be more than that.

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