Summer is here and the temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up. This year there are countless steamy romances that we can’t wait to get our hands on. In fact, narrowing it down to just these few was quite the task. From romantasies yearning so good you’re going to need to do laps around your house to small town romances that will make you fall in love with rugged bull riders, these spicy summer 2026 romances are the perfect accessories for your days spent lounging by the pool. Just don’t forget to pack some sunscreen because these are HOT.

Fury Bound by Sable Sorenson (5/5)

In this conclusion to The Wolves of Ruin series, Meryn Cooper and her bonded direwolf Anassa must bring the Kingdom of Nocturna back from the brink of destruction. But the commoners, the Bonded, and the nobles don’t trust their new queen, putting Meryn in a difficult position. At the same time, Meryn’s sister, Saela, is at risk more than ever, and the only person she can trust is Stark Therion, the dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathes him. With enemies closing in, blood will spill and fate will be tested.

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Fever Dream by Elsie Silver (5/19)

Professional bull rider, Emmett Bush, has no interest in a relationship. His sole focus is on getting more money to save his family’s farm from bankruptcy. So, when he agrees to be the leading man on a hot new reality dating show, his mind is already made up: act until he can cash that paycheck. Until Julia Silva, the little sister of his most bitter professional rival, walks onto his property as the location consultant. She’s the last woman who should pique his interest—especially since she, too, has sworn off relationships. But as the two work together, their distaste grows into an unexpected connection. Soon, they find themselves sneaking around once cameras are down. Still, he signed up to be an eligible bachelor and his family and legacy depend on him completing the show. The problem is, he’s already falling in love…and she’s not a contestant.

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You Won’t Forget Me by Mazey Eddings (6/9)

Cubby Clark is the heart of her band. But just as they’re about to make it big, Connor, her on-again, off-again boyfriend leaves her high and dry and skyrockets to solo fame with a hit song tearing her down. Left with pieces of a band, a publicly adored ex, and a ruthless case of writer’s block, Cubby feels like her life is falling apart. The only thing keeping her steady are her bandmates Darcy and Harry. But, when what appears to be a romantic photo of Cubby and Harry goes viral the same night that Darcy and Cubby fool around, the relationship between Darcy and Cubby is fractured. Thrown together on a whirlwind tour, the two are forced into close quarters. Now Cubby has to decide if she should stay or walk away.

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Good at Being Alive by Elizabeth O’Roark (6/16)

Rebecca “Bex” Daniels has just lost her entire family in a freak train accident, leaving her an orphan and responsible for their travel agency. As if that isn’t enough, her father’s UK partner, Theo Porter, reveals that the business is about to go under. Their only hope is the reality TV deal brokered before her father’s death…with a twist. Bex and Theo are to pose as newlyweds and explore the world on an extended honeymoon. The two couldn’t be more different, but as they flit across Europe, they soon discover that they just might have more in common than they realize. As they gallivant around Capri and Paris, they must decide if the public scandals and crushing grief is worth riding off into the sunset together once the cameras are down.

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Dearly Departed by Chip Pons (6/16)

Hayden Harlow, once the mighty Hades, has spent centuries resenting his mortalness. Stripped of his godhood by the Immortal Retirement Act, he now spends his days running Harlow and Sons Funeral Home. Using it as a front for his eternal sentencing, it serves as a bleak reminder of the purpose that he’s lost. But that’s not going to stop him from trying to claw his way back. Then Levi Wilder, the florist with an infectious smile and optimistic outlook on life, comes into his life when Hayden storms into Levi’s shop to complain about a bouquet. Hayden is dark and moody, and Levi is sunshine and charm—the two couldn’t clash more. But beneath their differences, there’s an undeniable spark neither can ignore. Hayden finds himself dreaming of a future for the first time in centuries, but in the threads of fate, one choice can change everything.

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Big Stick Energy by Sarina Bowen (6/30)

Darcy Kendrick has seen it all as overworked admin to a hockey team. But nothing prepares her for sending an accidental NSFW direct message to the subject of the fantasy: team captain Eric Tremaine. Eric, however, sees it as an opportunity when a wedding invite puts them on a collision course with her chaotic family and his past. They agree to fake date their way through the wedding. But as they spend time snacking on mini tacos and slow dancing, the two find themselves questioning why it’s so hard to walk away.

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In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto (7/14)

Quincy Monroe is one of the leading meteorologists in the country. She’s got a PhD in atmospheric sciences, has a successful online weather show, and has one million followers on her meteorology Instagram. She’s spent countless hours making a name for herself in a male-dominated field, and she’s not going to let anything get in the way of that—especially the arrival of her best friend’s brother and rival, Sebastian Dunn. As the two spend a scorching Florida summer together chasing storms,  the two are forced into close proximity, leading them to question if they can weather the inevitable collision of their hearts.

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Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Soloman (7/14)

Ramona Wilder has been in the spotlight her entire life. From starring in a hit kids’ TV show to singing in arenas around the world, she’s done it all—and she’s feeling it. At twenty-six, she wants a chance at a normal life, and what better way to get it than to start college. Professor Nick Navarro is recently divorced and determined to have a good school year. Until Ramona blazes into his classroom, causing an uproar. Ramona loves the way she flusters the typically easygoing professor, and she takes every opportunity she can get to push his buttons. When a crisis brings them closer outside of class, the two start a friendship. But try as she might, Ramona can’t run from her old life, and they’ll both have to confront their pasts if they want a chance at something real.

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Embrace by Bal Khabra (8/4)

Kian Ishida has spent most of his college years partying, playing hockey, and living in the moment. But, when he realizes that he’s about to go pro without his degree, his late dad’s one wish for him, he’s determined to make up those last few credits. To get back on track, he joins a study group led by Scarlett Kilner, who happens to be, unbeknownst to him, his coach’s gorgeous daughter. As Scarlett helps Kian study, their sessions turn into something more than either of them were expecting, leaving Kian to decide whether or not to pursue the dream he’s chased his whole life or the girl he never saw coming.

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Silver Sweet by Krista & Becca Ritchie (8/4)

Tom Cobalt is impossible to impress—it comes with the territory of being the fifth-born of a storied family. Not even his own punk-rock band can meet his high standards. So when the rest of The Carraways members quit on him before finishing an album, he’s left with a bruised ego and a major dilemma. He has two choices: pair up with Phoenix St. Pierre, the drummer with the bad attitude, or be dropped by his music label. Both Phoenix and Tom care too much about music to let this last shot slip through their fingers despite the disaster that is them working together. However, as the two grow closer, it’s clear that their off-the-charts chemistry is going to be a problem. Can they ignore their undeniable connection or will their destructive habits break them for good?

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