All New Romance Book Releases for May 2026
Discover all the May 2026 new romance book releases of the month in this full list.
Author: Leslie Murphy
Leslie Murphy is the founder and creator of She Reads Romance Books, a site that has reached over 1 million readers a month looking for the best books worth reading. Called a "book expert" by CNN, Leslie reads over 150 romance books a year because she firmly believes that life is better with a love story. Find her in the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, listen to her on the She Reads Romance Books Podcast or dive into her book lists here on the blog.
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Book Club Pick: These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
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Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune: My Honest Review
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