Romance
July 2026
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Soon by You by Dahlia Adler
Soon by You
by Dahlia Adler

Perennial bridesmaid Arielle Becker and wedding singer Judah Klein keep running into each other at Modern Orthodox weddings in New York City -- sometimes literally, like when Arielle accidentally steps on Judah's foot and they get into an argument. Despite their shaky start and opposing views on sex and relationships, the pair begin secretly hooking up. Is it meant to be? For fans of: The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan; Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer.
Score by Kennedy Ryan
Score
by Kennedy Ryan

Ten years after their college romance ended in heartbreak, screenwriter Verity Hill and composer Wright "Monk" Bellamy reunite on the set of a Harlem Renaissance biopic and struggle to keep things strictly professional. This steamy second-chance romance is the 2nd in bestselling author Kennedy Ryan's Hollywood Renaissance series. Try this next: August Lane by Regina Black.
Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick
Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It
by Brooke Averick

Meet Phoebe Berman: despite being a hopeless romantic, she's about to be a thirty-year-old virgin. With one month before her milestone birthday, she's determined to finally lose it . . . if her own anxiety doesn't slow her down. This can't-miss debut novel from podcaster and comedian Brooke Averick is a brutally honest and completely relatable story for anyone who's ever felt stuck between coming of age and coming apart. For fans of: Sparks Fly by Zakiya N. Jamal. 
Bad Boy Era: A Best Friend's Twin Brother Small Town Sports Romance by Amy Daws
Bad Boy Era
by Amy Daws

Everly, her family’s go-to matchmaker, returns home for a quiet summer helping at an animal rescue—until her best friend’s grumpy twin brother, Wolf, shows up. He’s a troubled rugby player looking to fix his reputation, and she reluctantly gives him a place to stay. Working and living next door sparks undeniable tension, even as both try to resist. As feelings grow, Everly must decide if breaking her own rules is worth the risk. This is the 4th addition to the Mountain Men Matchmakers series.
Rules for the Summer (Standard Edition) by Meghan Quinn
Rules for the Summer
by Meghan Quinn

Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she's more than Cape Meril's favorite cautionary tale: restore her favorite candy shop before the town writes her off like they did her father. Theo Williams never planned on ending up in Cape Meril. A drunken game of truth or dare turned into a botched online engagement, and now he's across the ocean, escaping his father's control with nothing but designer shoes, misplaced confidence, and a rental next door to Renley. Between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbors, and the schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real.
The Shippers by Katherine Center
The Shippers
by Katherine Center

JoJo heads to her sister’s cruise ship wedding determined to fix her love life—and finally win over her first crush. She enlists her childhood best friend Cooper as her wingman, even though he once broke her heart and disappeared years ago. As they fake flirt and scheme together, old feelings resurface alongside lingering hurt. Between shipboard adventures and growing tension, JoJo must decide if she’s chasing closure—or risking her heart again for something real. For more nautical themed romance, try Total Dreamboat by Katelyn Doyle or Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson.
Fury Bound (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Sable Sorensen
Fury Bound
by Sable Sorensen

Meryn unexpectedly inherits a fractured kingdom on the brink of war and must prove herself as queen. Distrusted by her people and surrounded by political danger, she relies on her direwolf and uneasy allies—especially Stark, the powerful Alpha she once hated but may now trust.
With her sister in danger and enemies closing in, Meryn must fight to hold her kingdom together while risking both her power—and her heart. This is the second book in the Wolves of Ruin dark romantasy series. 
Bromantasy by Máire Roche
Bromantasy
by Máire Roche

Homebody farmer Juniper O'Reilly and his longtime best friend and roommate, adventure-seeking Morn "Mo" Elmthorn, unexpectedly find themselves on a dragon-hunting quest after running afoul of the law. This fast-paced and lighthearted send-up of romantasy tropes will appeal to fans of Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne's Tales of Pell novels and Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes series.
Fever Dream by Elsie Silver
Fever Dream
by Elsie Silver

Hoping to save his family's farm, bull rider and rancher Emmett Bush joins the reality dating show Romance Ranch and quickly falls for location scout Julia Silva...the sister of his biggest rival. This 1st in author Elsie Silver's engaging Emerald Lake series offers well-developed characters and drama to spare. Try this next: Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel. 
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