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Romance
April 2026

Recent Releases
Still Into You
by Erin Connor

In early 2000s Cleveland, exes Dax Nakamura and Sloane Donovan unexpectedly reunite when freelance reporter Sloane is assigned to interview Dax and the other members of Final Revelations, a world-famous heavy metal band. This moving, character-driven second chance romance will appeal to fans of For the Record by Emma Lord.
You & Me and You & Me and You & Me
by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees

Stuck in a rut after 25 years of marriage, Adam and Jules discover that the old mixtapes they made for each other allow them to travel back in time. Tempted to make changes to their past selves to create a better present, they unintentionally cause ripple effects that could tear them apart for good. Co-written by married couple Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees, this affecting time travel romance is perfect for fans of The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss.
The Ex-Perimento
by Maria J. Morillo

Advice columnist Maria "Marianto" Camacho accidentally broadcasts her break-up video on her employer's social media feed and is fired, but she's offered the chance to come back if she reunites with her ex and writes an article about it. When charming singer Simón offers to help her, she finds herself falling for him instead. Try this next: Love in Focus by Lyla Lee.
Just Friends
by Haley Pham

Recent college grad Blair returns home to small-town Seabrook, California to care for a sick relative, unsure of what her next steps might be. When she accepts a temporary position at a coffee shop, Blair discovers that her new boss is her childhood best friend, Declan, whom she hasn't seen since a single kiss four years ago changed everything. YouTuber Haley Pham's heartwarming debut will appeal to fans of Secrets Nights and Northern Lights by Megan Oliver.
Royal Spin
by Omid Scobie & Robin Benway

Sparks fly when ambitious American politico Lauren Morgan takes a job at Buckingham Palace and meets Jasper, the Duke of Exeter, who's been charged with rehabbing his family's disastrous PR image. Will their budding chemistry get in the way of their respective duties? Fans of The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan and Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston will love this engaging royal romance, which has already been optioned for a television adaptation.
Mistakes Were Made
by Lucy Score

Stuck in small-town Story Lake, Pennsylvania after her New York apartment is turned into a condo, literary agent Zoey Moody rents the space above lawyer Gage Bishop's office. When the pair have a one-night stand, it quickly turns into something more -- but is Zoey ready to settle down? This 2nd opposites-attract Story Lake romance follows Story of My Life. Try this next: Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck.
Star Shipped
by Cat Sebastian

Simon Devereaux and Charlie Blake, reluctant co-stars on the long-running sci-fi series Out There, have spent years dodging the rumors from online shippers about their relationship, but all that changes when an unexpected road trip forces them to confront their true feelings for each other. Fans of Love, Hate & Clickbait by Liz Bowery will enjoy historical romance author Cat Sebastian's first foray into contemporary romance.
The Halifax Hellions
by Alexandra Vasti

Orphaned twin sisters Margo and Matilda Halifax are notorious among the London ton for their defiant behavior, frequently flouting social norms. When Matilda runs off to Scotland for an ill-advised elopement, Margo follows with her friend Henry Mortimer in tow. Originally published as a pair of e-book novellas, this steamy Regency romp includes a new epilogue. Try this next: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday.
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