15 Of The Hottest Romance Novels Coming This Spring
Infamous by Lex Croucher
Edith (“Eddie”) Miller has always had two things in her life: dreams of literary greatness, and her best friend Rose. While Eddie is invited to spend time at renowned poet Nash Nicholson’s estate, she leaps at the chance for literary inspiration. At the same time, Rose has begun to discuss marriage options, which greatly upsets Eddie and further complicates the feelings she has for her best friend. Witty and light, this is sure to be a hit with anyone wanting a queer Jo March-ish historical heroine.
Scandalous Ladies of London: The Countess by Sophie Jordan
Scandal has never been quite so delectable as it is in Jordan’s newest series starter! Lady Gertrude may be less than enthused with her marriage, but she’s determined to find a better match for her daughter, Delia. The recent appearance of Jasper Thorne into the Marriage Mart should prove fruitful for that quest, as his search for a titled bride-to-be brings him right to Delia’s doorstep. But both of their plans could be ruined by the unwanted interference of Gertrude’s unfaithful husband…and the scandalous attraction unfurling between Jasper and Gertude.
Ana María and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa
In this historical romance, Ana María escapes from the claustrophobic scrutiny of her father while in London during the French occupation of Mexico. Away from her father for the first time and enjoying freedom, she attracts the eye of Gideon Fox, a member of Parliament on the verge of a huge victory for a cause close to him. When she’s threatened by the appearance of a nefarious nobleman, she also gains his hand in protection. Ana María and the Fox is a pitch-perfect romance with a remarkable amount of both charm and chemistry.
Wings Once Cursed & Bound by Piper J. Drake
Ballerina Peeraphan Rahttana was unable to resist putting on a mysterious and alluring pair of red shoes, unaware of the curse that they were meant to unleash. To the surprise of vampire Bennet Andrews, who has been searching for the shoes, Peeraphan seems entirely unaffected. After learning her heritage may include aspects inherited from the kinnaree, a Thai bird princess, Bennet pulls her into a mythological world beyond her own, while also falling for her. Fans of romantic fantasies will devour this and crave the next entry in the series, loosely slated to come out next fall.
The Time of Your Life by Sandra Kitt
When Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison meet for the first time, it’s at the funeral for Everett Nichols, Eden’s mentor at law school and Beck’s stepfather. They comfort each other as strangers, not realizing they will see each other once again at the will reading. Each walking out with significant inheritances, they not only strike up a friendship, but soon a romance as each adjusts to their new realities. This story of two kindhearted individuals being given a life-changing gift is a welcome, if brief, reprieve in an unfair world.
Verity & the Forbidden Suitor by J. J. McAvoy
McAvoy’s sublime Regency series began last year with Aphrodite and the Duke, and this second entry is a romantic treat. Verity Eagleman deeply needed to get away from the family estate, which felt cold and isolating in the wake of her brother’s marriage to Aphrodite Du Bell. So her invitation to the Du Bell home was one she graciously received. She heads off immediately and runs into Theodore Darrington, a doctor who saved her brother’s life, soon after her arrival. And despite the way their hearts both flutter as they interact, his status as a marquess’s bastard son means he would never be allowed to court her…though that won’t stop them.
To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters
The opportunity Viscount Penvale has been working toward for years has finally arrived: his estranged uncle, who owns Trethwick Abbey (Penvale’s ancestral home), is going to sell. The price, however, is not what he expects: In order to inherit the property, he needs to marry Jane Spencer, his uncle’s ward. Though the two agree to the marriage, neither is thrilled by the concept, leading Jane to strategize with her housekeeper to stage a haunting so Penvale will leave Trethwick Abbey for life in London. But instead of being scared off, the two start to realize they actually enjoy spending time together. The sheer delight of this historical romance is effervescent, providing an experience the reader won’t soon forget.
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
Cassie is on the hunt for a new job, and she needs one quick to avoid being evicted or having to return to her OnlyFans. Aiden is on the hunt for a new live-in nanny, and he’s practically exhausted his options with unqualified applicants when Cassie walks in. As Cassie tries to keep it professional while working for this extraordinarily hot single dad, she realizes that he was one of her OnlyFans subscribers…and he doesn’t realize that it’s her. If you’re looking for a romance read so steamy it fogs up your glasses, The Nanny is here for you.
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton
Following up The League of Gentlewomen Witches, one of my favorite romances of all time, was no easy feat, but Holton manages to match it’s perfection with this exemplary undercover romance. Alice and Daniel work for the Agency of Undercover Note Takers, a poorly named intelligence group with a knack for espionage. When rumblings of an assassination plot reach their organization, they send their top operative (Alice) undercover with her greatest rival (Daniel) as a married couple to infiltrate a pirate party and take down their target. But keeping their cover is hard when they both start to realize they’d rather be…under the covers.
The Accidental Queen by L. R. Jackson (April 25)
Royal romance fans are in for a treat with this beautiful second-chance love story. Ebony Rose’s “one that got away” story is a little different from most, as her long lost beau, Dafari, is now a king. When Dafari runs into Ebony Rose in New York, he is determined to keep her by his side despite the rules that dictate his queen needs to be from his culture. But Ebony Rose is still running from her past, and laws and conspiracy threaten to topple their reunion.
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy (April 25)
Zora has avoided romance for years, instead dedicating her time to her bookstore so it would thrive. When a handsome mystery author comes to her store for an event and turns out to be as charming as she imagined him to be, she accepts his offer for a date. But as she and Lawrence begin seeing each other, she also must deal with the snarky grouch that is his best friend Reid, who also is interested in her. I’m of the opinion that the best romances involve bookstores, and Zora’s love triangle is just proof of that concept.
Alliance with his Stolen Heiress by Lydia San Andres (April 25)
Heiress Amalia Troncoso is about to be kidnapped, but don’t worry, she’s in on it. In fact, she’s requested the help of Julian Fuentes, a rebel who has broken away from his wealthy family, in her scheme to acquire her inheritance from her tyrannical uncle. While the time spent together plotting certainly lends itself to romantic feelings, there is something tying their two families together that threatens to break the new couple apart. A joyous romp from start to finish.
King of Wrath by Ana Huang (April 25)
Billionaire CEO Dante Russo and striving social climber Vivian Lau never would have chosen each other. But Vivian’s new money family has been looking for a way into high society, and they’ve decided on marrying her off to Dante, even if it involves threatening Dante with blackmail to get him to agree. While Dante seeks a way out of the engagement, he craves Vivian’s touch, and she begins to reciprocate his unexpected feelings. Compulsively readable and deliciously tropey, Huang’s newest series begins with a bang.
Happy Place by Emily Henry (Berkley Books; April 25)
The Queen of Banter is back with her spin on the second-chance romance trope. Harriet and Wyn were the perfect couple — until they broke up for reasons they’re still not sharing. In fact, they still haven’t told their college friend group and don’t plan to, at least until their final annual trip to the group’s Maine cottage (which is up for sale) is over. But pretending to still be a couple for a week isn’t easy, especially when Harriet is still madly in love with Wyn. What could possibly go wrong? Perhaps the better question is: What could possibly go right? Alternating between the couple’s past and present, Henry captures an incredibly realistic, heart-aching relationship alongside her signature humor. The perfect read for a spring getaway. —Kirby Beaton
Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron (May 2)
Second-chance romance gets a spectacular turn center stage in Heron’s latest release. Jana Suleiman tries to keep everything under control — after all, she has a 5-year-old who was the result of the one time she let her guard down and got her heart broken. She’s heading to a destination wedding in Serengeti National Park, where she’s going to be a bridesmaid, and she definitely needs a distraction. Because, of course, her ex (and the father of her child) will also be at the wedding. Teaming up with the other bridesmaids, Jana makes a go-wild list, chronicling things she can do to show that Anil’s presence doesn’t affect her, even as she starts to fall for him all over again.
True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren (May 16)
Fizzy Chen may be a bestselling romance author, but she’s never ever been in love. A proposition from filmmaker Connor Prince may change that, as he’s been ordered to create a reality show and needs a compelling lead — who better for audiences to watch fall in love than the romance writer he just happened to run into? As production ramps up for The True Love Experiment, the pair begin to wonder if the other is what they’ve been looking for all along. Both long-time fans of this author duo (friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings) and newbies will be thrilled by this sparkling addition to their remarkable bibliography.
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