Top new romance books in February 2026
Last updated:
February 28, 2026
February 2026 featuring new releases by Stephanie Archer, B.K. Borison, Leigh Rivers, Avina St Graves, Sloane St. James, Demi Winters, Heather Fawcett, Kerri Maniscalco, Shantel Tessier, Shantel Tessier, Melissa K. Roehrich and many more.
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The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer
Tate Ward is the best coach in professional hockey, a hot single dad, one of the best players of all time, and my new boss—who likes everyone but me. The players will do anything for him, the media is obsessed, and the fans still wear his jersey. Everyone's in love with handsome, authoritative Coach Tate Ward—except me, and the feeling’s mutual...contemporary · humor · hockey · sports · teacher-hero · single-father · age difference · canada · north-america · m-f -
![And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison]()
And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison
Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B. K. Borison. Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster...audiobook · contemporary · m-f · curvy heroine · office · maryland · cheerful heroine · nerdy-hero · possessive hero · forced proximity -
![Eldrith Manor by Leigh Rivers, Avina St Graves]()
Eldrith Manor by Leigh Rivers, Avina St Graves
ONE GHOST. ONE DEMON. ONE HAUNTED MANOR. The Ghost. What happens when someone accidentally summons a demon? They die and become a ghost. I didn’t believe in Heaven or Hell. I thought the pain would stop, and I’d taste sweet oblivion. But I was wrong. Hell does exist. It’s not just a place, but a person too. His name is Lynx...fantasy · paranormal · demons · new adult · from hate to love · dark · contemporary · magic · m-f · age difference -
![Of Ink and Alchemy by Sloane St. James]()
Of Ink and Alchemy by Sloane St. James
All’s fair in love and war at a tattoo parlor―until a stalker enters the picture―in this deliciously dark romance from the author of the Lakes Hockey series. Even before her father’s death, Kelly Everhart always knew Logan Teller was someone she could rely on. Now he’s taken over the Black Rabbit tattoo shop and brought her along with him... -
![Dawn of the North by Demi Winters]()
Dawn of the North by Demi Winters
A new age begins in the Kingdom of Íseldur in this sizzling third installment of the Viking-inspired Ashen romantasy the series. The lost Volsik heir has finally returned to the people of Íseldur, and even with the warrior who’s captured her heart standing by her side, Silla’s task is monumental... -
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![Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett]()
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montréal turns to a grouchy but charming magician to help save her shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. “Absolutely magnificent! Full of cats and magic, this is the kind of book you want to instantly reread...fantasy · historical · audiobook · magic · m-f · slow burn · independent heroine · plain heroine · working class heroine · death -
![Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco]()
Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco
In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending. “Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares . .. ”. A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart...fantasy · fae · paranormal · demons · magic · high fantasy · length-medium · audiobook · monsters · witches -
![Velvet Sin: Bound to His Darkness by Shantel Tessier]()
Velvet Sin: Bound to His Darkness by Shantel Tessier
In a world where desire dances with danger, one woman finds herself drawn into a passion she cannot resist—a love that is as twisted as it is irresistible. She thought she knew the rules, the boundaries of temptation, and the cost of surrender. But then he appeared: a stranger wrapped in sin, with eyes that promised ruin and a touch that threatened to consume her... -
![Claimed by His Dark Desire: Claimed by His Dark Desire by Shantel Tessier]()
Claimed by His Dark Desire: Claimed by His Dark Desire by Shantel Tessier
Velvet Sin: Bound to His Darkness. In the shadows of desire, some hearts are meant to be claimed…. When she meets him, everything changes. Alexander is dangerous, magnetic, and utterly irresistible. He sees her in a way no one else does—every hidden fear, every buried longing, every untamed desire. And from the very first moment, he makes it clear: he does not ask for permission... -
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![Tortured Souls by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Tortured Souls by Melissa K. Roehrich
Fate bends to no one except the cursed. Official blurb coming soon! Tortured Souls is book one of two in dark fantasy romance series. It will end in a cliffhanger. As always, your mental health and boundaries matter. It is highly recommended you check the Content Information for the triggers, tags, and tropes for this series before diving in...fantasy · dark · found-family · forced proximity · from hate to love · fae · arranged marriage · high fantasy · horror · paranormal -
![Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn]()
Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn
From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sizzling sports romance full of flamingo feathers, slow-burn heat, and one grump-meets-sunshine love story that's anything but fake. They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real? Graydon St. John doesn't do drama―or public appearances...humor · sports · forced proximity · contemporary · from hate to love · found-family · grumpy sunshine · new adult · football · office -
![The Primal of Blood and Bone Special Edition: A Blood and Ash Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jennifer L Armentrout]()
The Primal of Blood and Bone Special Edition: A Blood and Ash Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jennifer L Armentrout
In the shadows and flames, Primals will fall…. And from the blood and ash, new gods will rise. What was dreamt. Poppy was never meant to awaken, and the consequences are devastating and far-reaching, stirring ancient powers from their slumber and transforming Casteel and Kieran in ways even the Fates couldn’t have foreseen. But what that means is the least of their concerns. For now...vampires · paranormal · length-epic · m-f · alpha male · possessive hero · independent heroine · fated-mates · cliffhanger · dark -
![Petty in Pink by L.J. Shen]()
Petty in Pink by L.J. Shen
Return to the bestselling world of The Devil Wears Black in this Valentine’s Day spin-off where longtime friends with benefits unwittingly find themselves in a serious predicament. In New York Times bestselling author L. J. Shen’s valentine-themed novella, a surprise pregnancy shakes up expectations between a romance-phobe and her longtime hookup who’s always wanted more...contemporary · new adult · humor · length-short · audiobook · m-f · friends-benefits · pregnancy · teacher-heroine · sweet-hero -
![Law Maker by Susie Tate]()
Law Maker by Susie Tate
Clara. Invisibility has been my go-to survival skill since childhood. So I hide behind my thick glasses and heavy fringe, working as a teaching assistant at the exclusive Molton Prep, happy with my seven-year-old pupils and studiously avoiding their posh parents. My one secret indulgence? Watching the gorgeous but wildly intimidating Lord Sterling sweep into school to collect his son... -
![Struck by Eros by Kayla Grosse]()
Struck by Eros by Kayla Grosse
THEO is done with Valentine’s Day. Dumped by his boyfriend on the most romantic night of the year, he finds himself at a hotel bar, ready to drown his sorrows alone with a drink… or ten. One tiny there’s only one booth remaining, and he has to share it with a captivating stranger who calls himself “E. ”... -
![Anarchy by Marie Mackay]()
Anarchy by Marie Mackay
Inside Anarchy, the strong take what they want. It’s the most secure prison for feral alphas on the continent. No cameras. No guards. No laws. And I’m the first female omega to be locked inside. Taught that I’m sinful and broken, I’ve been forced to suffer my heats alone. A penance—so maybe, one day, I would be worthy of good alphas... -
![Heart of a Devil: A best friend's dad, age-gap standalone dark mafia romance by Sadie Kincaid]()
Heart of a Devil: A best friend's dad, age-gap standalone dark mafia romance by Sadie Kincaid
This sexy standalone dark mafia romance about a best friend's dad, a naughty age gap, and the fiery chemistry that results is perfect for fans of Rina Kent and J. T. Geissinger. You can’t outrun your past—or so they tell me. It doesn’t stop me from trying though, and that’s how I end up here in London, a far cry from the Los Angeles sunshine and the weight of my family’s name... -
![The Marriage Bet by Olivia Hayle]()
The Marriage Bet by Olivia Hayle
Rafe Montclair is the ruthless billionaire about to destroy my company. The only way to stop it? Become his wife and pretend to love the man I hate. He’s tall, charming, and speaks three languages. But where I value craftsmanship, he shuts down century-old workshops for profit. I can’t let him do the same to my fashion house... -
![Promise Me by Sara Cate]()
Promise Me by Sara Cate
He let him get away once… Now he has seven days to get him back. Fifteen years ago, Declan Barclay left for uni with plans of becoming an artist and escaping his family's heavy rule. What he didn't expect was to meet a soft and enigmatic actor in desperate need of guidance…and a friend. Declan quickly took Colin Shelby under his wing and the two were inseparable ever since...friends to lovers · forced proximity · bdsm · grumpy sunshine · dark · queer · super rich hero · contemporary · new adult · m-m -
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![Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring Blake]()
Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring Blake
A summer job at a lake-town resort brings together two women with an unlikely connection in this new contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake. April Evans’ life is in shambles. She’s had to close her tattoo shop in Clover Lake and she’s subletting her house to cover her mortgage...contemporary · queer · humor · f-f · length-long · audiobook · bisexual · age difference · grumpy sunshine · forced proximity -
![Wilder Saint by Q.B. Tyler]()
Wilder Saint by Q.B. Tyler
I was only four years old when I experienced the worst day of my life. When I watched my father take his last breath at the hands of someone else. Instead of letting the hate consume me, I found a safe haven in the arms of the only person who understood, our shared trauma bonding us in a way that taught my heart that I was incapable of ever loving anyone else... -
![Vowed to the Vulture God by Ruby Dixon]()
Vowed to the Vulture God by Ruby Dixon
The Vulture God of Aos needs a partner. Or more accurately, a watchdog. It's my job to escort him through the phenomenon called the Anticipation. If I make sure he stays alive until the very end, the fates will save my brother's life. Of course I say yes. Who wouldn't? I expected Kalos to be repugnant, not an elegant, world-weary man with silvery hair and tired green eyes... -
![Cruel Savior by Lilith Vincent]()
Cruel Savior by Lilith Vincent
I saved his life. Now he owns mine. I’ve lived my whole life in a golden cage, the captive daughter of a powerful mafia don. When my father arranges my marriage to Vincenzo Vici, a cold-blooded assassin from a rival family, it’s a death sentence. For both of us. Because my father uses our engagement to slaughter the Vicis and take their territory. But he makes a grave error...arranged marriage · mafia · new adult · from hate to love · contemporary · dark · suspense · m-f · hurt-comfort · usa -
explicit-open-door · contemporary · humor · queer · m-m · friends to lovers · insta-love · north-america · alaska · himbo
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![The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson]()
The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson
In the exhilarating second romantasy novel in Rebecca Robinson’s Dark Inheritance Trilogy, a fiery couple forced apart must navigate a deadly maze of politics and power to reunite across a continent at war. Torn from her husband Reid’s arms and dragged back to her homeland in chains, Vaasa is no longer a ruler, but a political pawn... -
![If Only You Knew by Ellie K. Wilde]()
If Only You Knew by Ellie K. Wilde
In the highly anticipated final installment of the Oakwood Bay series—“packed with sizzling tension, heat, and sweet, swoon-worthy moments” (Peyton Corinne, USA TODAY bestselling author)—childhood best friends Parker and Summer agree to matchmake each other, to disastrous results, all while fighting the fact that they’ve been each other’s soulmate all along...sports · friends to lovers · found-family · forced proximity · contemporary · humor · length-long · audiobook · m-f · fated-mates -
![X Marks the Spot by Willow Dixon]()
X Marks the Spot by Willow Dixon
Xave. Getting kidnapped while at a rave wasn’t on my list of things to do. Neither was finding out that the guy I was abducted with isn’t just a rival frat member, we also hooked up that night, and I had no idea who he was. Now we’re back at school, and instead of moving on and forgetting what happened, I can’t stop thinking about it. Or about him...found-family · queer · queer-awakening · forced proximity · m-m · suspense · contemporary · dark · college · bisexual -
![Evil is Forever by Trilina Pucci]()
Evil is Forever by Trilina Pucci
In this sizzling sequel to One Killer Night, a special effects artist and a hotshot chef put their shared past to the test to survive a stalker—and their feelings for each other. It’s been two years since Evie and Chase clawed their way out of the real-life horror movie that would define most people. They’ve finally moved on. Or so they thought. Evie’s doing special effects for a new slasher film...contemporary · humor · new adult · horror · audiobook · suspense · m-f · from hate to love · sassy heroine · explicit-plentiful -
![Dance of Monsters by Jagger Cole]()
Dance of Monsters by Jagger Cole
I made a huge mistake. I’ve always been the good girl and the dutiful mafia daughter. So when my devil of a father is in trouble, I ask the help of a worse one. Vaughn Bancroft is a demon in a three-piece suit. A monster with the body of a god and the mind of a villain. The first time we cross paths, he tells me to run away and never look back. I should have listened...grumpy sunshine · mafia · dark · suspense · primal-play · forced proximity · bdsm · found-family · spanking · contemporary -
![Highland Hideaway by Lily Gold]()
Highland Hideaway by Lily Gold
One bubbly city girl lost in the Highlands. Three rugged Scots determined to keep her there. Yesterday, I was a fashion influencer on a trip to a luxurious Scottish spa. Today, I’m the internet's favourite trainwreck. All it took was one embarrassing viral video to end my career and leave me stranded in the Highlands. I find shelter on Lochview Sheep Farm...new adult · contemporary · humor · male-pov · dual-pov · first-person-pov · scotland · m-f · poly · m-f-m -
![Half City by Kate Golden]()
Half City by Kate Golden
This deluxe, first-edition trade paperback of Half City will feature beautifully stenciled edges and captivating interior cover art! Welcome to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense. Keep your daggers sharp, and your wits even sharper. Viv Abbot is an average twenty-one-year-old girl...demons · urban fantasy · fantasy · mystery · paranormal · found-family · from hate to love · new adult · forbidden love · magic -
![His Temporary Fiancée by Nadia Lee]()
His Temporary Fiancée by Nadia Lee
He's the boss she's been secretly in love with for three years. She's the woman he thought he'd never deserve. Now they're fake engaged. And the whole world is watching. Josh Huxley is a powerhouse attorney with a devastating smile, a ruthless legal mind, and a secret that keeps him up at night: he's terrified he inherited his sociopathic mother's darkest traits...contemporary · office · length-medium · new adult · suspense · m-f · sweet heroine · curvy heroine · super rich hero · ic-standalone -
![Heir To The Second Line : Part Two by Grace McGinty]()
Heir To The Second Line : Part Two by Grace McGinty
Boellium War College had fallen. Avalon had done the only thing she she reset time and went back to a moment before everyone she'd loved had died. .. again. Resetting time had its own consequences, and none of them could return back to Boellium again... -
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![One Night Scandal by Katelyn Taylor]()
One Night Scandal by Katelyn Taylor
One touch. One moment. One night. That’s all it was meant to be. One crazy night in a masked sex club for my birthday. I knew it was going to be a wild night full of temptation, lust and pushing the boundaries of my deepest desires. What I didn’t see coming was the man who had me tied up one moment, was the same sitting at my dining room table twelve hours later. My sister’s boyfriend...new adult · audiobook · m-f · age difference · love triangle · secret-relationship · cheating · sassy heroine · cold hero · death -
![Quiet Ones by Penelope Douglas]()
Quiet Ones by Penelope Douglas
Quinn:. I’ve always had too many men in my life. My overbearing father. My domineering older brothers. My invasive nephews. The Trents and Caruthers run this town, and although I’ve never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I’m made of glass. They’re wrong, though...audiobook · contemporary · young adult · new adult · mystery · age difference · found-family · erotica · friends to lovers · suspense -
![If You Keep Me by Helena Hunting]()
If You Keep Me by Helena Hunting
Things I should never, under any circumstances ever do: ask my secret crush, aka. the most notorious (reformed) playboy in pro hockey, to take my virginity. Too bad, I did. After a string of terrible dates, I did the unthinkable. I propositioned Flip Madden. Of course, he said no. It isn’t that he’s almost a decade older than me, or that I’m still in university...age difference · athletes · hockey · friends to lovers · contemporary · sports · virgin heroine · m-f · early-20s-fmc · in-his-30s -
![Whisper Sweet Nothings by Laura Pavlov]()
Whisper Sweet Nothings by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Single Dad, Nanny, Age Gap Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov. Winnie Smith is the perfect nanny. She’s reliable, warm, and my daughter adores her. She cooks like a pro, styles pigtails like a fairy godmother, and knows her way around a car engine better than most mechanics. She’s made life easier. The house feels full again... -
![Still Into You by Erin Connor]()
Still Into You by Erin Connor
Two exes reunite for a make-or-break interview that will either bring them back together . .. or drive them apart forever. Sloane Donavan dreamed of being a rock journalist ever since she posted her first MySpace blog. Now, one journalism degree, a failed internship, and dozens of backstage passes later, she’s struggling to land a full-time staff position... -
![Hate the Players by Rebel Bloom]()
Hate the Players by Rebel Bloom
I came to Texas to destroy my rival's brothers. Instead, I spilled punch on one, got chased down by the other two, and ended up half-naked in their bedroom before I could remember I was supposed to hate them. Now a leaked photo has me labeled the whore of college football and them scrambling to save their NFL futures. The fix? Fake date me...new adult · humor · sports · length-medium · m-f · fake relationship · menage · poly · reverse harem · football -
![Accidentally Marrying the Prisoner by May Alder]()
Accidentally Marrying the Prisoner by May Alder
I signed a document without reading the fine print and got tricked into a jailhouse wedding. I thought I was signing a waiver to attend a dance with a randomly assigned inmate as part of a new outreach program at the prison where my mom met my dad. I accidentally signed a marriage license instead...
