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Romance
October 2026
Recent Releases
Immortal Rose (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Alexandra Bracken
Immortal Rose
by Alexandra Bracken

When the king of Albion is poisoned, underground perfumier Viola is the only one who can save him. She reluctantly teams up with Hugh Thorton, the royal spymaster, to hunt down the ingredients she'll need. But danger lurks around every corner, and both Viola and Hugh harbor secrets that could doom their quest. This slow-burn 1st in the Immortal Rose duology is perfect for fans of emotionally intense romantasy. Try this next: A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan.
Mutual Discord by Liana De La Rosa
Mutual Discord
by Liana De La Rosa

Sparks fly between TikTok content creator Sofia Mendoza and her frequent commenter Alex Castillo...but then Alex shows up to a function with her best friend, Caitlin. With Alex now off-limits, Sofia finds her attraction to him increasingly hard to ignore. For fans of: will-they/won't-they friends-to-lovers romances like The Ex-Perimento by Maria Morillo.
Ship Happens by Mason Deaver
Ship Happens
by Mason Deaver

One year after their painful breakup, trans exes Owen and Jacob unexpectedly reunite on an Alaskan cruise and wonder if their relationship is worth another shot. For fans of: forced-proximity second chance romances, like The Pairing by Casey McQuiston.
Daggerbound by T. Kingfisher
Daggerbound
by T. Kingfisher

While transporting an ancient sword to a temple, scholar Edmund is set upon by bandits and is forced to draw the sword to defend himself. But instead of unsheathing a weapon, he summons the Dervish, an immortal warrior cursed to serve whoever wields the sword. As they traverse a dangerous countryside, the pair's banter-filled misadventures unexpectedly lead to love. For fans of: Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers.
I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly Lemming
I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy
by Kimberly Lemming

When no-nonsense rock star Blair is abducted by the Biwbans, she finds herself proclaimed warlord King Osid's mate, despite her determination to rebuff his advances. Desperate to make the match successful, the Biwbans enroll Blair and Osid in couples therapy, where they're forced to enact trials based on popular romance tropes.
Focus on: Paranormal Romance
Fan Service by Rosie Danan
Fan Service
by Rosie Danan

Years after Devin Ashwood, the star of werewolf detective show The Arcane Files, broke bisexual superfan Alex Lawson's heart, he turns to her for help after he discovers he's turning into a werewolf for real. This steamy enemies-to-lovers rom-com will appeal to fans of A Rebel Without Claws by Juliette Cross.
Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
Haunted Ever After
by Jen DeLuca

Newly arrived in haunted Boneyard Key, Florida, Cassie Rutherford teams up with local coffee shop owner Nick Royer to investigate the seaside town's spirited history. Well Met author Jen DeLuca's feel-good foray into paranormal romance offers plenty of atmosphere without the scares. Try this next: Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts.
Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer
Magical Meet Cute
by Jean Meltzer

Shaken by the sudden appearance of antisemitic flyers in her Woodstock, New York neighborhood, Jewish witch Faye Kaplan creates a clay golem of her dream guy for protection. The next morning, she accidentally hits a man while riding her bike -- a man who looks suspiciously like her golem. Jean Meltzer's page-turning blend of romance and magical realism tackles real-world issues with humor and heart. For fans of: A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston.
Dearly Departed by Chip Pons
Dearly Departed
by Chip Pons

Stuck working in a small-town funeral home after his retirement, former god of the underworld Hayden Harlow is desperate to return to his life of immortality -- until he meets happy-go-lucky florist Levi Wilder, who helps him realize the mortal world isn't so bad after all. This grumpy/sunshine paranormal romance is equal parts steamy and heartfelt. Try this next: The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur.
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