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July 2026
Romance Book Releases

July really heats things up in romance with many new romance releases making a splash for summer reading.

With so many possibilities to add to your TBR list, I’ve narrowed down the books that I think are actually worth your time, then you can browse the full list below when you’re ready for more.

Want to see what was actually worth it? Start here → My June 2026 Romance Reading List (What to Read & Skip)

Start with These July Releases

If you only read a few new releases this month, start here:

• Just for the Season by Rachel Griffiths — a historical romance that’s the perfect summer romp with strong brother’s best friend and forced proximity energy.
• Axe Marks the Spot by Kayla Grosse — a fun, kinky romance where a single mom learns to be a submissive to the hot lumbersnack.
• Illegal Formation by Kandie Steiner — a forbidden romance between an NFL player and the cheerleader for the team.
• Not That Kind of Proposal by Victoria Lavine – Victoria’s sophomore novel about two opposites during wedding season is one of the best of the year!

📖 She Reads Romance Books Book Club Pick

The Muse by Jewel E. Ann

This is my July Book Club pick, and if you want to read along with us, join the discussion + participate in the Author Q&A, this is the one to grab this month.

Want the Full July Breakdown?

If you want my full breakdown of what’s actually worth reading this month, start here:

→ Best New Romance Books of July 2026

Looking for something specific? Scroll through the full list below to see every July release, organized by date.

July 1-7

Heartstopper Vol. 6
Alice Oseman
July 7, 2026
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Love Wells Kept
Bailey Hannah
July 7, 2026
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The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy
Brigitte Knightly
July 7, 2026
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The Final Score
Lana Ferguson
July 7, 2026
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Just for the Season
Rachel Griffiths
July 7, 2026
My Review
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Love You More
Emily Giffin
July 7, 2026
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The Mash-Up
Laura Marie Meyers
July 7, 2026
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Axe Marks the Spot
Kayla Grosse
July 7, 2026
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Every Version of You
Natalie Messier
July 7, 2026
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Ungodly Rich
Katherine McGee
July 7, 2026
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Twisted Road
Christine Feehan
July 7, 2026
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Rich Girl Summer
Lily Chu
July 7, 2026
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Where I Should’ve Been
Max Monroe
July 7, 2026
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Into the Fading Twilight
Catherine Cowles
July 7, 2026
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Most Ardently Yours
Freya Sampson
July 7, 2026
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Thighs Wide Shut
Hayley Fleming
July 7, 2026
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Grizz
Sawyer Bennett & Bill Keenan
July 7, 2026
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The Bad Boyfriend Curse
Farah Heron
July 7, 2026
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July 8-14

The Romance Revival
Christina Lauren
July 14, 2026
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Extracurricular
Rachel Lynn Solomon
July 14, 2026
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In Stormy Weather
Chelsea Curto
July 14, 2026
My Review
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Foxx
Paisley Hope
July 14, 2026
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Ember
Naima Simone
July 14, 2026
My Review
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Macabre Gods
Elliot Rose
July 14, 2026
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Dominion
Jean Kwok
July 14, 2026
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Falling for You
Natasha Madison
July 14, 2026
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Forsaking Midnight
Emily Mcintire
July 14, 2026
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Falling Into You
Jill Shalvis
July 14, 2026
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Call Me Maybe
Cara Bastone
July 14, 2026
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Sweet Talk
Cara Bastone
July 14, 2026
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Seatmate
Cara Bastone
July 14, 2026
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Return to Sender
Stephanie Parente
July 14, 2026
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Lightwing
Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
July 14, 2026
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Secret Husband
Kate Meader
July 14, 2026
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July 15-21

Twilight Tides
Samantha Young
July 16, 2026
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Not That Kind of Proposal
Victoria Lavine
July 21, 2026
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Just a Highland Fling
Naina Kumar
July 21 2026
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Married with Benefits
Ellie Palmer
July 21, 2026
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Yes, Chef
Grace Reilly
July 21, 2026
My Review
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Illegal Formation
Kandi Steiner
July 21, 2026
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Vera Stein is Fine
Julie Murphy
July 21, 2026
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Grumpily Yours
Teagan Hunter
July 21, 2026
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How (not) to Renovate a Haunted House
Jenny L. Howe
July 21, 2026
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July 22-31

The Irresistible One
Marni Mann
July 23, 2026
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Knights Like These
Kendall Ryan
July 23, 2026
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What Roams Beneath the Stars
Harper L. Woods
July 27, 2026
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Runaway Rockstar
Kylie Scott
July 27, 2026
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Just for the Plot
Meghan Quinn
July 28, 2026
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Wild Goose Chase
Sarah Adler
July 28, 2026
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Book Club Boyfriend
Jenny Holiday
July 28, 2026
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Ravenous
Kresley Cole
July 28, 2026
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Fossil Feud
Maggie North
July 28, 2026
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One Shattered Crown
Rebecca Zanetti
July 28, 2026
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Spellcast
Sophie Jordan
July 28, 2026
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Everything We Couldn’t Say
Emma Scott
July 28, 2026
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Chasing the Rush
Lauren Rowe
July 28, 2026
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Warning the Werewolf
Lauren Connolly
July 30, 2026
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The Casanova Complex
Maren Moore
July 31, 2026
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