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Top 5 Best New Romance Books 2025-2026

If you’re looking to update your reading list with the absolute best the genre has to offer this year, look no further. This top five features the most anticipated releases of 2026, combining established bestsellers with the breakout debut trilogy of the year.

Coverage & Cowboys by Amelia Cord

A high-stakes enemies-to-lovers tale where city executive Paige Sterling meets her match in stoic rancher Ryan Klein.

Assets & Alibis by Amelia Cord

A sizzling "fake dating" story featuring the town's charming troublemaker, Cole Klein, and the sharp-tongued local gossip, Cassie Thorne.

Liability & Lawmen by Amelia Cord

The explosive finale featuring the "Black Sheep" sister, Sloane Sterling, and the stern Sheriff Jackson Miller in a forced-proximity masterclass.

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After, this highly anticipated May 2026 release is already topping "most-wanted" lists across Goodreads and Barnes & Noble.

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez returns with what is being hailed as one of the "sexiest rom-coms" of the year. This new release has already garnered a perfect 5-star rating from early readers.