Top 10 New Romance Book Releases for December 2026

Looking for the best new romance books releasing in December 2026? I’ve narrowed down this month’s romance book releases to the 10 books I’m most excited about, including a few I’ve already read and absolutely loved!

December is bringing a fantastic mix of new romance books, from spicy holiday romances and New Year’s Eve love stories to werewolf shifters, vampire romances, and highly anticipated sequels.

Whether you’re looking for something to read over the holidays or already building your TBR for the new year, these are the December 2026 romance book releases I think deserve a spot on your radar.

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My Top 10 New Romance Books Picks for December 2026

If you only read a few new romance books this month, start with these!

The Soul Mate
by Lana Ferguson

Releasing December 1, 2026
Paranormal Romance | Werewolf Shifters | Omegaverse | Second Chance Romance

I’ve been a bit obsessed with Lana’s werewolf shifter romances so it’s a no-brainer that I’ll be reading this one as well. She can really turn up the heat with these alpha males but I’m most anxious to see how he tries to win over the omega who’s been burned in the past.

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Red, White & Royal Blue: The Private Correspondence
by Casey McQuiston

Releasing December 1, 2026
MM Romance | Royal Romance | Sequel Novella

I cannot believe that Casey is giving us more of Alex and Henry in this novella sequel. One of my favorite parts of Red, White & Royal Blue was the texts, calls and emails that they shared with each other so to get a sequel that focuses on their correspondence and I’m done for. I have a feeling I’m going to be highlighting just as much of this book as I did the first.

All Nighter
by Julie Murphy

Releasing December 1, 2026
College Romance | New Adult Romance | Good Girl/Bad Boy

I really only needed to know that Julie Murphy is writing a good girl/bad boy college romance to instantly put this on my TBR list but add in the fact that the hero is a tattoo artist and the heroine is determined to lose her V-card and I’m beside myself with excitement. I cannot wait to see what transpires on the 5 dates Heath requires that they go on before he will sleep with Daisy!

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In Every Future, It’s Us
by Katie Nayman

Releasing December 1, 2026
New Year’s Eve Romance | Friends to Lovers | Second Chance Romance

Romance books focused on New Year’s Eve are few and far between, but I’m already loving Tom and Florence and their New Year’s tradition in this romance setup. I am already jonesing to understand what happened to keep these two friends from speaking for an entire year and how this New Year’s will finally put everything on the table. I have very high hopes for this debut.

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Sated by St. Nicks
by Kayla Grosse

Releasing December 1, 2026
Why Choose Romance | Holiday Romance | Spicy Romance

When I’m ready for a spicy holiday romance this season this is going to be the one I’ll pick up. Kayla always knocks it out of the park with her holiday-themed, why choose romances and I’m not one to turn away a story with three sexy St. Nicks 😊.

Bedside Manner
by Stephanie Archer

Releasing December 8, 2026
Workplace Romance | Grumpy Sunshine | Escort Romance | He Falls First

I already read an advance reader copy of Bedside Manner and I’m STILL obsessed. It’s hands down one of my favorites of the year because I couldn’t get over how much I fell for Grant and Linden in this escort romance. I dare you not to fall head over heels for Grant, his personal growth and his he falls first energy in this one.

→ Read My Full Review of Bedside Manner

Vows and Vendettas
by Trilina Pucci

Releasing December 8, 2026
Mafia Romance | Alpha Male | Touch Her and Die | Mature Couple

I’ve become a major Trilina Pucci fan this year and this one became another favorite of hers. I love when mafia romances don’t focus too heavily on the crime and violence of the world but instead the main characters of the romance and Callan and Franscesca were hard to resist. Definitely don’t miss this one if you love strong alpha males with touch her and die energy.

→ Read my full review of Vows and Vendettas

Meet Me at Midnight
by Sophie Sullivan

Releasing December 8, 2026
One Night Stand | Brother’s Best Friend | New Year’s Eve Romance

This one is giving me sweet romcom vibes after a one-night stand with her brother’s best friend changes the trajectory of Kyra and Ethan’s lives. This looks to be another New Year’s Eve-themed romance, and I’m here for it.

→ Discover More New Year’s Eve Romance Books

Villain Edit
by Rosie Danan

Releasing December 8, 2026
Vampire Romance | Paranormal Romance | Reality TV Romance

I’ve been on a vampire romance kick lately but Rosie’s newest stands out to me because I love a romance featuring a reality TV show. I have no idea how Harper is going to convince Gabriel to become the new dating sensation when he doesn’t quite fit the vampire mold but I’ll be along for the ride.

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If These Walls Could Talk
by Alexandria Bellefleur

Releasing December 8, 2026
College Romance | New Adult Romance | MM Romance | Roommates to Lovers

I have a feeling that this one is going to tug on my heartstrings following the secret relationship development between two roommates in college. The college years bring so much growth and introspection and Alexandria isn’t going to back away from tackling topics such as family expectations, identity, communication and love in this one!

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Looking for More New Romance Books?

These are my top 10 new romance book releases for December 2026, but there are plenty more love stories headed our way!

Be sure to check out my complete list of upcoming romance book releases to see what’s coming next.

And if you’re looking for even more books to add to your TBR, check out these book lists:

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