Upcoming Romance Book Releases
(2026 Guide)
If you’re anything like me, you want to know which romance books are actually worth adding to your TBR, not just every book releasing this month.
I track new romance releases all year long, and this page is where I share both my most anticipated reads and a full list of upcoming books so you don’t miss anything.
👉 Bookmark this page as I update it regularly with new releases and my latest picks.
Looking for the best romance books of the year, not just what’s coming soon? Start here: Best Romance Books of 2026 (Where to Start + What’s Worth Reading)
Looking specifically for summer romance reads? I’ve rounded up the best ones here → Summer Romance Books of 2026
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💕 My Most Anticipated Romance Books Right Now
If you only read a few upcoming releases, these are the ones I’d start with:
Our Perfect Storm
Carley Fortune
May 5, 2026
⭐ Most Anticipated
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Score
Kennedy Ryan
May 19, 2026
⭐ Most Anticipated
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Fever Dream
Elsie Silver
May 19, 2026
⭐ Most Anticipated
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Dolly All the Time
Annabel Monaghan
May 26, 2026
⭐ Most Anticipated
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(I update this regularly as new books catch my eye.)
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Looking for more 2026 recommendations:
→ Leslie’s Most Anticipated New Romance Books of 2026
→ Leslie’s Most Anticipated New Romantasy Books of 2026
Now let’s get into what’s releasing this month:
May 2026
Romance Book Releases
May is overflowing 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.
Want to see what was actually worth it? Start here → My April 2026 Romance Reading List (What to Read & Skip)
Start with These May Releases
If you only read a few new releases this month, start here:
- Our Perfect Summer by Carley Fortune — friends to lovers romance that will have you booking your next trip to Canada
- Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn — neighbors to lovers romance with Quinn’s signature steam and banter
- Fever Dream by Elsie Silver — a reality TV romance with a hot bull rider
- Score by Kennedy Ryan— second chance romance set in Hollywood
- Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan — emotional fake dating romance with all the feels
📖 She Reads Romance Books Book Club Pick
This is my May 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 May Breakdown?
If you want my full breakdown of what’s actually worth reading this month, start here:
→ Best New Romance Books of May 2026
Looking for something specific? Scroll through the full list below to see every May release, organized by date.
May 1-7
Demolition Man
Max Monroe
May 1, 2026
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Our Perfect Storm
Carley Fortune
May 5, 2026
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Rules for the Summer
Meghan Quinn
May 5, 2026
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The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
Laurie Gilmore
May 5, 2026
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Our Secret Summer
R.S. Grey
May 5, 2026
My Review
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The Summer of Second Chances
K.L. Walther
May 5, 2026
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Student Union
Julie Murphy
May 5, 2026
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There’s Something Fishy About My Boyfriend
Gloria Duke
May 5, 2026
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Fury Bound
Sable Sorensen
May 5, 2026
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Like We Were in Paris
Stephan Lee
May 5, 2026
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How the Story Goes
Andrew Forrester
May 5, 2026
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Change of Plans
Sarah Dessen
May 5, 2026
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Rolls and Rivalry
Kristy Boyce
May 5, 2026
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The Rule of Three
Sara Cate
May 5, 2026
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The Heart You Kept
T.L. Swan
May 5, 2026
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Desire
Chelle Bliss
May 5, 2026
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Love on the Line
C.W. Farnsworth
May 5, 2026
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Death’s Daughter
S.A. Barnes
May 5, 2026
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Storm Breaker
Nisha J. Tuli
May 5, 2026
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Until Next Summer
Allison Ashley
May 5, 2026
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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Graphic Novel
Jenny Han
May 5, 2026
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The Roommate Rules
Brighton Walsh
May 5, 2026
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May 8-14
Service
Claire Kent
May 8, 2026
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Only for Her
Natasha Madison
May 8, 2026
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First and Forever
Lynn Painter
May 12, 2026
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Hart’s Landing
Melanie Harlow
May 12, 2026
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Royal Summer
Kass Morgan
May 12, 2026
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The Last Page
Katie Holt
May 12, 2026
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Dangerously Ours
Krista & Becca Ritchie
May 12, 2026
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The Cupid Dilemma
April Asher
May 12, 2026
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Small Town Smokeshow
Holly Renee
May 12, 2026
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Broken Dove
Dani Francis
May 12, 2026
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The Last Lady B
Eloisa James
May 12, 2026
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Out of Her League
Ava Rani
May 12, 2026
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Seek the Traitor’s Son
Veronica Roth
May 12, 2026
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Legacy of Desire
Larissa Ione
May 12, 2026
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Spark & Sin
Ella Frank
May 12, 2026
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The Rulebreaker
Piper Rayne
May 14, 2026
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May 15-21
Just My Blood Type
Katherine Dyson
May 15, 2026
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The Fake Divination Offense
Sara Raasch
May 19, 2026
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The Shippers
Katherine Center
May 19, 2026
My Review
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Fever Dream
Elsie Silver
May 19, 2026
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Score
Kennedy Ryan
May 19, 2026
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Light Wielder
Rachel Schneider
May 19, 2026
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Pot Shot
Laura Piper Lee
May 19, 2026
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Crosby
Sawyer Bennett
May 19, 2026
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Spur of the Moment
Juliana Smith
May 19, 2026
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In Your Court
Kit Haley
May 19, 2026
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Lucky Girl Summer
Morgan Elizabeth
May 21, 2026
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May 22-31
Dolly All the Time
Annabel Monaghan
May 26, 2026
My Review
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Bad Boy Era
Amy Daws
May 26, 2026
My Review
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By the Bootstraps
Alexa Martin
May 26, 2026
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Birds of a Feather
Kate Stewart
May 26, 2026
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A Curse of Beasts and Magic
Jeaniene Frost
May 26, 2026
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The Summer of Lost Things
Jenn Bennett
May 26, 2026
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Bromantasy
Maire Roche
May 26, 2026
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The Summer Share
Jenn McKinlay
May 26, 2026
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Cross Your Heart
Nora Everly
May 26, 2026
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Leaf Well Enough Alone
Laney Hatcher
May 26, 2026
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When Sparks Fly
Monica Murphy
May 26, 2026
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Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It
Brooke Averick
May 26, 2026
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The Muse
Jewel E. Ann
May 28, 2026
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June 2026
Romance Book Releases
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