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April 2026
Romance Book Releases

April is packed with new romance releases, and as much as I’m sure you’d like to, there’s no way you’re reading all of them.

So instead of overwhelming you, I’ve pulled together the books I think are actually worth your time—then you can browse the full list below when you’re ready for more.

Start with These April Releases

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

• Ryder by Jessica Peterson — cowboy romance, final book in a beloved series
• Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry — romantasy sequel you’ll want immediately
• Into the Blue by Emma Brodie — fresh, unique contemporary with an improv twist
• King of Gluttony by Ana Huang — buzzy release that’s likely to dominate
• Unbound by Peyton Corinne — emotional new adult that will wreck you (in the best way)

📖 SRRB Book Club Pick

No Matter What by Cara Bastone

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

Want the Full April Breakdown?

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

→ Best New Romance Books of April 2026

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

April 1-7

A Puck Between Friends
J.R. Grey
April 1, 2026
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The Wild Card
Piper Rayne
April 2, 2026
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Love at First Bite
Katherine Dyson
April 3, 2026
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Rushed
Aleatha Romig
April 6, 2026
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Captivation Creek
Claire Kingsley
April 7, 2026
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Unbound
Peyton Corinne
April 7, 2026
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Bloodsinger
Juliette Cross
April 7, 2026
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Pieces of the Night
Jennifer Hartmann
April 7, 2026
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Into the Blue
Emma Brodie
April 7, 2026
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The Paris Match
Kate Clayborn
April 7, 2026
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Enemies to Lovers
Alisha Rai
April 7, 2026
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Ryder
Jessica Peterson
April 7, 2026
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Rites of the Starling
Devney Perry
April 7, 2026
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The Name Game
Beth O’Leary
April 7, 2026
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Meet Me in Italy
Brenda Novak
April 7, 2026
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Twisted Pawn
L.J. Shen
April 7, 2026
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Never After
Alexis Hall
April 7, 2026
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Meetings with the Minotaur
M.A. Wardell
April 7, 2026
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April 8-14

Isle of Wrath
Claire Contreras
April 8, 2026
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Bluebird
Brooke Blaine
April 13, 2026
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The Tempest Blade
Danielle L. Jensen
April 14, 2026
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Illusive
Sylvia Day
April 14, 2026
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Don’t Fall in Love With Me
Paige Toon
April 14, 2026
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Happy Ending
Chloe Liese
April 14, 2026
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Big Girl Blitz
Danielle Allen
April 14, 2026
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Save the Date
Mallory Kass
April 14, 2026
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While You Were Seething
Charlotte Stein
April 14, 2026
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Stranger Things Have Happened
Kasie West
April 14, 2026
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Light Burned
Jayci Lee
April 14, 2026
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Summer Official
Rebekah Weatherspoon
April 14, 2026
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The Woman From Nowhere
Kristen Ashley
April 14, 2026
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Chrysalis
B.B. Reid
April 14, 2026
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How Not to Fall in Love
Karla Sorensen
April 14, 2026
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West of Wicked
Nikki St. Crowe
April 14, 2026
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Non Pucking Stop
B. Celeste
April 14, 2026
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Chasing the Fire
Paisley Hope
April 14, 2026
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April 15-21

Charming Puckboy
Eden Finley & Saxon James
April 16, 2026
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Drifting Dawn
Samantha Young
April 16, 2026
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Theo
Victoria Denault
April 17, 2026
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Garbage Man
Max Monroe
April 17, 2026
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Betrayed
R. L. Mathewson
April 20, 2026
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The Rebel and the Final Blood War
K.A. Linde
April 21, 2026
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Every Version of You
Natalie Messier
April 21, 2026
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Annie Knows Everything
Rachel Wood
April 21, 2026
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Boots Beneath Her Bed
Taylor Esposito
April 21, 2026
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Love Overbaord
Kandi Steiner
April 21, 2026
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No, Don’t Ever Stop
Marni Mann
April 21, 2026
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My Dreadful Darling
H.D. Carlton
April 21, 2026
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Our Friendship in Ruins
Amy Buchanan
April 21, 2026
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April 22-30

Tangled in Trouble
Harloe Rae
April 22, 2026
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Match Penalty
Teagan Hunter
April 23, 2026
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Repo Man
Max Monroe
April 24, 2026
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Make Me
Adriana Locke
April 24, 2026
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King of Gluttony
Ana Huang
April 28, 2026
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Bullet Proof
K.M. Moronova
April 28, 2026
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Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block
Jesse Q. Sutanto
April 28, 2026
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Code Name Gorgeous
M.C. Vaughan
April 28, 2026
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Fast Lane
C.S. Quill
April 28, 2026
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Nearly a Bride
Sabrina Jeffries
April 28, 2026
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How to Fake It in Society
KJ Charles
April 28, 2026
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One More Round
Amber Palmer
April 28, 2026
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Burn of Summer
Rebecca Zanetti
April 28, 2026
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Rhythm is a Heartbeat
L.H. Cosway
April 28, 2026
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The Cabin in the Storm
Lexie Axelson
April 28, 2026
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Beneath the Frost
Lena Hendrix
April 30, 2026
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The Backup Plan
K. Bromberg
April 30, 2026
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Stay With Me
Nikki Sloane
April 30, 2026
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