Top new romance books out this week: 15 Feb - 21 Feb 2026
Last updated:
February 21, 2026
This week featuring new releases by Heather Fawcett, Marie Mackay, Sadie Kincaid, Ruby Dixon, Ellie K. Wilde, Kate Golden, Nadia Lee, Katelyn Taylor, Alexandra Vasti, Grae Bryan and many more.
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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 -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 -
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![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 -
![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 -
![The Halifax Hellions by Alexandra Vasti]()
The Halifax Hellions by Alexandra Vasti
From USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti comes The Halifax Hellions: a pair of sexy, hilarious romps in which the most scandalous ladies in London finally meet their match. From the day of their debut, when Matilda smoked a cheroot and Margo tied a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, the Halifax twins have flouted convention at every turn... -
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![Don't Feed the Vampire by Grae Bryan]()
Don't Feed the Vampire by Grae Bryan
Riley has been alone in the woods for a long time. Turned as a child, he’s hungrier and more fractured than the average vampire, and staying clear of humans is his safest bet. His moms think a mate could help him stabilize, but it’s unclear whether Riley has one, anomaly that he is...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · queer · m-m · demons · contemporary · fated-mates · friends to lovers · anal sex -
![The Lies that Summon the Night by Tessonja Odette]()
The Lies that Summon the Night by Tessonja Odette
Lies, beauty, and seduction mingle in the first book of an enthralling romantasy series where making art is considered a sin, and the shadows born from it aren't the only danger to the creators—from the bestselling author of Curse of the Wolf King...from hate to love · vampires · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · tall-heroine · magic · demons · length-medium · audiobook -
![Forever Undone by J. Saman]()
Forever Undone by J. Saman
USA Today bestselling author J. Saman delivers steam, feels, and laughs in this enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience romance about a hotshot single dad surgeon and the feisty nurse he'll do anything to protect. I never should have agreed to marry my older brother's best friend, but I was in a bit of a jam. Aston Hughes is gorgeous, arrogant, and irritatingly broody... -
![Instinct by Luna Mason]()
Instinct by Luna Mason
Lily. Five years ago, my life was destroyed, and my dreams of becoming a ballerina burned with it. That night, someone pulled me out of the dark. I never saw his face. Never heard his voice. I only remember his cologne. When my father resurfaces, I’m dragged back into the mafia world. And protected by the one man who feels dangerously familiar. Drago Korolyov. Moy zashchitnik...mafia · m-f · age difference · grumpy sunshine · forbidden love · parents-bff · bodyguard-hero · length-long · tortured heroine · dark -
![Love and Hockey: Books 1-3 by Nikki Lawson]()
Love and Hockey: Books 1-3 by Nikki Lawson
A collection of three sports romances featuring hockey players who talk dirty, play hard, and fall even harder. Each book centers on one couple and has a guaranteed HEA! Offside. Rule #1 for becoming an NHL team’s social media. Don’t hook up with the star center in an elevator a week before starting your new job. Uhh… oops... -
![Pretty Little Wolf by Lola Glass]()
Pretty Little Wolf by Lola Glass
I made a deal with the fae king five years ago. He's come to collect payment—in the form of a marriage. Now, my bargain requires me to live with him. Share a bed with him. Vow to spend the rest of my immortal life with him, too. He expects me to be his pretty little werewolf. I have to play his game for now, but I've got a plan brewing. Because there's one thing he's...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · new adult · length-medium · m-f · arranged marriage · grovel · fated-mates · independent heroine -
![The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin]()
The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin
There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world. .. and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy. Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle...fantasy · young adult · length-long · standalone · standalone-first · high fantasy · mystery · magic · m-f · forced proximity -
![Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis]()
Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis
A STUNNING DEBUT NOVEL FROM JENNA BUSH HAGER’S NEW VENTURE, THOUSAND VOICES. A woman finds herself torn between her first love and her devoted husband in this extraordinary debut novel that asks the... -
![A Pack of Leather by Veronica Samek]()
A Pack of Leather by Veronica Samek
#1 Bestselling Author Veronica Samek. Winnie never expected forever to bite back. She’s watched all her friends bond with their mates. She’s happy for them, but if she’s being honest, a little lonely. A weekend bachelorette trip for her sister’s wedding only makes that loneliness harder to ignore. During a terrifying moment at a nightclub, an alpha steps in to protect her...omegaverse · contemporary · poly · length-short · small town · north-america · usa · michigan · first-person-pov · dual-pov -
![The Hotshot by Piper Rayne]()
The Hotshot by Piper Rayne
Raising my cousin’s three kids wasn’t in my five-year plan. Actually, it wasn’t in any plan. One minute I’m a single labor and delivery nurse living a quiet life and the next, I’m navigating guardianship hearings, meltdowns, and homework I’m pretty sure requires a math degree. Enter Hayes Carlisle. My best friend’s older brother. Chicago Colts newest catcher...baseball · sports · contemporary · m-f · siblings-bff · fake relationship · single-mother · athletes · death · dual-pov -
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![Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris]()
Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris
From acclaimed author Terah Shelton Harris comes a poignant story of survival and redemption, asking readers to question what it means to stop surviving and start living. Leigh is the last of the Wildes. She knows this because she watched them all die. Grief never truly fades and even as the tragedy haunts her, Leigh carries on, because survival is in her blood...mystery · contemporary · historical · survival · small town · african-american · found-family · black-mc · length-long -
![Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson]()
Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson
When a mystery writer mysteriously dies on a cruise filled with rabid fans, his protégé (and personal assistant) teams up with a rugged cowboy and fellow writer to crack the case. One part Only Murders in the Building, one part Book Lovers, and a whole lot of laughs, Without a Clue will keep readers guessing and swooning until the very end...christian · cowboys · mystery · humor · contemporary · heroine sleuth · m-f · forced proximity · friends to lovers · strong heroine -
![His Marked Omega by Chani Lynn Feener]()
His Marked Omega by Chani Lynn Feener
Fenrir Snow has never spent Heated Hearts Day with anyone. When the mistress of the Wardrobe assigns him a secret task and enters him in the holiday’s heat auction, Fenrir thinks it’s a sign he’s finally about to be freed... -
![Spice by Layla Frost]()
Spice by Layla Frost
From USA Today Bestselling Author Layla Frost, a sexy age-gap series about LA’s most exclusive club. Welcome to Gilded…. Agreeing to work for him was impulsive. Agreeing to be his submissive? Reckless. When my happy—if not bland—life imploded around me, the last thing I needed was more chaos. And chaos might as well have been Tripp Carter’s middle name... -
![The Astral Library by Kate Quinn]()
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features stenciled edges, illustrated endpapers, and jacket effects...fantasy · historical · magic · contemporary · mystery · urban fantasy · paranormal · length-medium · audiobook · standalone -
![Perfect In Every Way by Kristen Ashley]()
Perfect In Every Way by Kristen Ashley
Historical fiction writer, Vivienne Dupree, is hoping to unravel the mystery of her WWII soldier, great-grandfather’s doomed love affair with the lovely Lady Harmony. A woman he met convalescing at the sweeping English country estate, The Downs. Vivienne jumps at the invitation to spend time at this magnificent property, doing so with unfettered access to family papers...audiobook · contemporary · suspense · mystery · paranormal · military · fantasy · length-long · open-door · m-f -
![The Cowboy's Game by Cindy Steel]()
The Cowboy's Game by Cindy Steel
He’s coaching her love life…and losing control of his own. Jake Evans knows a thing or two about heartbreak. Recently divorced and raising his four-year-old daughter on his own, this cowboy has sworn off women for good. When a job opens up at a dude ranch in his hometown, he comes running, emotional baggage in tow. An unexpected bonus? Spending the summer with his childhood best friend...contemporary · humor · young adult · small town · western · m-f · single-father · friends to lovers · north-america · usa -
![Thorn Kiss by Clio Evans]()
Thorn Kiss by Clio Evans
In the small West Texas town of Whynot, why not let love bloom in the most unlikely place? After breaking up with my boyfriend, getting fired from my dream job, and escaping to a small town where no one knows me—I make two promises to myself. No more hiding who I am. No more letting chances pass me by. Those promises are the perfect way to ruin my life all over again. Dallas Whynot...m-f-f · contemporary · poly · m-f · f-f · queer · bisexual · friends to lovers · primal-play · praise-kink -
![The Hockey Situation by Lyra Parish]()
The Hockey Situation by Lyra Parish
Hating Patterson Cross is easy. Keeping my hands off him? Not so much. He's my ex-fiancé's identical twin brother, my father's star hockey player, and the man I've despised for years. That's three very good reasons I shouldn't ask Pattycakes to be my hookup for the season. But I recklessly do it anyway. To my surprise, my biggest hater says yes. We agree to keep it secret...super rich hero · from hate to love · athletes · sports · new adult · hockey · dark · contemporary · humor · m-f -
![Show Me by Adriana Locke]()
Show Me by Adriana Locke
He’s showing me a lot more than he should. The one time I choose to be unpredictable, I find myself practically naked in a dark cabin on a ranch, face-to-face with a smirking man barely wearing a towel. Despite his chiseled body and a wicked smile that makes following the rules feel optional, nothing happens. Why? Because I, Audrey Van, don’t know how to have fun... -
![All the Ways You Break Me by Melissa Wiesner]()
All the Ways You Break Me by Melissa Wiesner
“Promise you’ll be there? ” Ian’s eyes plead with me. I take a shaky breath and nod my head even as my heart is shattering into a million pieces. I thought the boy in front of me would be my future. But I’ll have to break my promise if I want to keep my family safe…. Ten years after fleeing Sandy Harbor Island, Josie’s hometown is the. last. place she wants to be... -
![Safe Haven by Kristen Proby]()
Safe Haven by Kristen Proby
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an emotional romance where two best friends reunite at Triple Creek Ranch, proving that home is where love finds its way. Fifteen years ago, my best friend found salvation at the Triple Creek Ranch, transforming from an angry foster kid into a hockey legend... -
![Brodie : Until Her Novella by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Brodie : Until Her Novella by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Previously published with 1001 Dark Nights. More book worm than Barbie, Reese Shepard is completely caught off guard when the most beautiful man she has ever seen in her life steps in and pretends to be her boyfriend when some creep won’t leave her alone. She assumes that it’s the last time that she’ll see the chivalrous stranger, but soon he is everywhere she is... -
![The Lessons We Learn by Berlin Wick]()
The Lessons We Learn by Berlin Wick
Some journeys change everything. .. To my close friends and family I’m wild and crazy one-date Dane. To the world, I’m Dane Campbell, the bachelor with the genius level IQ whose name sits somewhere on the Top 100 Wealthiest People in the World list. Me? I’d like to think of myself as fluid, in both my lifestyle and sexuality... -
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![Keeping You : An Until Novella by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Keeping You : An Until Novella by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Previously published with 1001 Dark Nights. Having been put through the ringer by her ex who was a perpetual cheater and master manipulator, Bridgett doesn’t have much faith in men. Then Noah comes into her life, a guy unlike any man she’s ever known. Not only is he dependable, kind, and honest, he’s too hot for his own good... -
![Masquerade of Mirrors by Samantha Hartwood]()
Masquerade of Mirrors by Samantha Hartwood
The only thing more dangerous than falling for a lie is falling for the liar. Don’t look at the desert. Don’t think about the desert. Never step onto the sand. Taera has followed these rules her entire life—until he arrives. Impossibly gorgeous, with a face masked in magic, Nikolai kidnaps Taera and drags her deep into the dunes...fantasy · magic · new adult · dark · paranormal · length-long · m-f · from hate to love · forced proximity · fake relationship -
![A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray]()
A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray
If she builds it, they will come. A sex toy engineer with one big secret finally meets her match, and together they’ll put their own products to the test in this steamy romantic comedy. Scout Porter is screwed. Not literally, of course. Literally, she’s a twenty-six-year-old virgin, thanks to a relationship so disastrous she swore off love and sex for good...audiobook · office · forced proximity · virgin heroine · friends-benefits · m-f · contemporary · humor · exhibitionism · pegging -
![Never Stopped Loving You by Siobhan Davis, Wander Aguiar]()
Never Stopped Loving You by Siobhan Davis, Wander Aguiar
A brand-new emotional, angsty romance from the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the All of Me Series. When Callan Hunt arrived at Ryemont High senior year, I couldn’t have predicted the hot Irish football player would become my everything … and end up breaking my heart... -
![Love on Ice by Sara Ney]()
Love on Ice by Sara Ney
What's a girl to do when the star of the hockey team crash lands in her backyard after a prank gone wrong? Help him cover up the evidence. .. in exchange for him posing as the perfect prom date, of course. Get ready to swoon with this hilarious YA rom-com debut from the. USA Today. bestselling author of. The Studying Hours...audiobook · sports · young adult · contemporary · humor · dual-pov · hockey · length-medium · glimpses-kisses -
![Neo: A Valentino-Petrov Heirs Novella by Kylie Kent]()
Neo: A Valentino-Petrov Heirs Novella by Kylie Kent
Neo. When you’re the heir to the Russian Bratva, nothing is off-limits. So when my sights are set on keeping the broken little blonde who just ran into me, that’s exactly what I do. I keep her. Even if she’s not so sure she wants to be kept. Caitlyn is afraid to trust me, and knowing her history, I don’t blame her. Lucky for us, I’m a patient man... -
![Second Serves and First Times by Emmery Fox]()
Second Serves and First Times by Emmery Fox
Ben Harris always does the right thing. A model student, vice president of the fraternity, captain of the tennis team. His life is perfect. Right? Except, Ben has been hiding his feelings for best friend Nate since freshman year. Now Nate is madly in love with his childhood crush and trying to set Ben up with his dream man...
