Forsyth County Public Library: Romance: February 2026

Stories worth swooning over

The Do-Over
by Lynn Painter

Sixteen-year-old Emilie, stuck in a cosmic Groundhog/Valentine's Day nightmare where she discovers her family is splitting up and her boyfriend is cheating on her, decides to embark upon The Day of No Consequences, but when her repetitive day suddenly ends, she must face the consequences of her actions.

Book Lovers
by Emily Henry

Nora Stephens knows she’s not the heroine—she’s the career-driven woman who always gets left behind. But when a summer trip to a small town puts her face-to-face with a grumpy editor who knows her all too well, the story flips. A smart, swoony romance for anyone who loves books, banter, and happily-ever-afters with bite.

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The Seven Year Slip
by Ashley Poston

One apartment. Two timelines. One unforgettable love. When Clementine falls for a man who exists seven years out of sync, she’s swept into a romance full of stolen moments, handwritten notes, and heart-aching what-ifs. A tender, magical love story about timing, second chances, and choosing love—even when it scares you.

Delilah Green Doesn't Care
by Ashley Herring Blake

Delilah Green swore she’d never come back to Bright Falls—until life (and her estranged stepsister) drags her home. Enter Claire Sutherland: uptight, irresistible, and absolutely not part of the plan. A sharp, sapphic rom-com full of fake dating, small-town chaos, and feelings that refuse to stay casual.

Focus on: Romantasy

Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
by Carissa Broadbent

In this compelling standalone set within the world of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, seer-assassin Sylina is tasked with infiltrating the army of the villainous vampire Atrius and killing him, but a vision makes her reconsider everything. For another enemies-to-lovers romantasy set in a vampiric realm, try We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark.

The God and the Gumiho
by Sophie Kim

In New Sinsi, Korea, Kim Hani, a nine-tailed fox, and Seokga, a fallen trickster god turned detective, form a reluctant alliance to hunt a demon intent on destroying the world. For fans of: banter-filled enemies-to-lovers romances; KPop Demon Hunters.

The Phoenix Keeper
by S.A. MacLean

Aila Macbhairan, head phoenix keeper at the San Tamculo Zoo for magical creatures, fights to restart the zoo's dormant phoenix breeding program, a project that forces her to work alongside her rival, the intimidating griffin keeper Luciana. For fans of: queer cozies like Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree or The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

Swordcrossed
by Freya Marske

With his family's wool business flagging, Mattinesh "Matti" Jay agrees to an arranged marriage to the daughter of a prominent family, though he'll need to hire a duelist in case he's challenged for her hand. Enter charismatic con artist Luca Piere, who teaches Matti to sword fight -- and perhaps follow his true desires. This steamy romantasy from the author of the Last Binding series "sizzles with the heat between Matti and Luca" (Booklist). Try this next: One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny.

The Courting of Bristol Keats
by Mary E. Pearson

Bristol Keats struggles to keep herself and her sisters alive after the tragic disappearance of their parents. When she receives a letter from a mysterious aunt she didn't know existed, everything she thought she knew about her family crumbles and she must carefully navigate a world of monstrous intrigue to rescue her father. For fans of: slow-burn faerie-centric fantasy with well-developed characters and steamy romance, such as Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series or Lyra Selene's A Feather So Black.

Lore of the Wilds
by Analeigh Sbrana

In exchange for aid and supplies for her earthquake-ravaged village, human Lore Alemeyu of Duskmere agrees to work for the Fae, cataloging the contents of an enchanted library. This "spellbinding romantic fantasy debut" (Publishers Weekly), the 1st in a duology, boasts a courageous heroine, a love triangle, and an atmospheric setting. Try this next: Lexi Ryan's These Hollow Vows series.

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