Readers looking to get swept up in a love story are in luck. Here we’ve rounded up 10 swoonworthy romances featuring a variety of beloved tropes and subgenres that you don’t want to miss. Even more good news: Some are currently available for request on NetGalley!
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
It’s always a great day when Mia Sosa releases a new book! This contemporary romcom follows best friends Javier and Marisol, who once vowed to never date anyone the other doesn’t approve of. A decade into that pact, Mari is engaged to a man that Javi has never met, and there are only six weeks for Javi to convince her that she’s making a mistake. But Mari is tired of both waiting on Javi’s approval and for him to realize the sparks between them; she’s taking control of her own life and is determined that nothing he says or does will change her mind.
Thirsty by Lucy Lehane
Craving a cozy paranormal read? Journalist Charlie has been struggling with his advice column ever since humans learned of the supernatural beings inhabiting their world. It seems as though all anyone wants to know is how to date their non-human crush, something Charlie has no experience with. When he reunites with Lorenzo, a vampire, he believes it’s the perfect opportunity to gain intel for his column. Lorenzo, who holds a grudge for a relationship that Charlie interfered with and ruined years ago, has other plans.
Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau
When an old woman claims that her dumplings will give Noelle the thing she needs most, Noelle assumes it’s part of a sales pitch. It’s only once she’s stuck in a time loop reliving the same Friday over and over that Noelle realizes there was something different about those dumplings. Now she has to figure out how to break the pattern and get back to her life as an engineer. Could help come in the form of the handsome brewery owner she keeps running into?
The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe
Joanna Shupe transports readers to Gilded Age New York with this Anastasia retelling. In 1880, a baby was stolen from the Pendelton family, who offered a small fortune for the child’s safe return. Years later, Leo Hardy never forgot the way the family accused his innocent father of the crime, and when he discovers a singer named Josie, who bears a shocking resemblance to the Pendeltons, he realizes he can use her to cash in on the reward. Meanwhile, Josie believes he’s a talent manager about to make her dreams of being famous come true.
Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake
Can anyone look at this cover and not want to be transported to Clover Lake, New Hampshire? Actress Dylan Monroe finds herself in the small town to film a romantic comedy and hopes to integrate herself with the locals to smooth over the riotous nepo baby persona she’s been known for. Enter Ramona Riley. Dylan thinks the cute café waitress will be a perfect guide around town, and Ramona hopes that Dylan might be her ticket to reconnecting with the Hollywood dreams she had nearly given up.
Her Soul for a Crown by Alysha Rameera
Alysha Rameera draws from Sri Lankan mythology for this romantasy novel. Anula has been plotting her revenge ever since her village burned and left her orphaned. When a coup ruins her plans of marrying and poisoning the raja, she offers her soul to the cursed gods if they’ll give her the crown… and one answers. Reeri the Blood Yakka needs Anula for a scheme of his own and ties their fates together until they both achieve their hearts’ desires.
Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Bolu Babalola won romance readers’ hearts with Honey and Spice and now is back with a unique spin: Sweet Heat is a second chance romance that is set years after Honey and Spice and after Kiki and Malakai have broken up. They’re brought together for a wedding and, despite their history, can’t seem to stay away from each other. Honey and Spice fans won’t want to miss this follow-up where Kiki and Malakai get the chance to fall in love all over again, and new readers can choose to read this as a standalone or start their story from the beginning!
My Best Friend’s Earl by Bethany Bennett
Constance Martin jumps at the chance to help a friend break her engagement, but never expects to fall for the man they’re trying to scare away. Oliver Vincent, Earl of Southwyn, likes for things to go according to plan and assumes that his engagement to the aristocratic girl next door will go smoothly. When her best friend begins to interfere, he’s annoyed, and then intrigued, and then unable to get her out of his head. After years of seeing marriage as nothing more than a business transaction, could Constance be the adventure his life has needed?
Isn’t It Obvious? by Rachel Runya Katz
Falling in love via email despite hating each other in real life—this premise has us hooked! When her podcast starts to gain popularity, host Elle hires freelance editor Kevin to help with production. What neither of them realizes is that they’re both using a name they don’t use in real life. High school librarian Yael chose the pseudonym Elle to protect her privacy on the show, and Kevin actually goes by his middle name Ravi. As Yael and Ravi clash while co-hosting a queer teen book club, Elle and Kevin begin to fall for each other.
The Deathless One by Emma Hamm
If you’re looking for a romantasy series to sweep you away, Emma Hamm has you covered with this first book in a new trilogy. Jessamine’s plans of saving her people by entering into a political marriage are dashed when her husband murders her at the altar. When her spirit meets the god of death, they strike a bargain: He’ll return her to the land of the living and give her back her kingdom, if she’ll resurrect him.
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