Most Anticipated Romance Reads of 2023
Most Anticipated Romance Reads of 2023
All you need is love… and romance books! It’s that time again. Today, I’m covering some of the most anticipated romance reads of 2023.
In this list, you’ll find 45 romance books all releasing next year! From contemporary and romcom to dark, romantic suspenseful, there’s something for every type of romance reader on this list! It’s always so hard to anticipate all releases, but these include ones that are on my radar and others that I keep seeing around or hearing about!
So, without further ado, let’s dive into the most anticipated romance books of 2023!
I’ve organized the releases by publication date. I’ve also tried to denote whether the release is adult or young adult - most of these are adult unless otherwise specified - and if it’s a standalone, debut, sequel, or spin-off. Tap on any book cover to be taken to Goodreads to add it to your TBR or to check out the book further (for “also coming” click the title link).
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January 2023
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
A laugh-out-loud contemporary, young adult story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors — and each other.
Exes and O's by Amy Lea
A romance novel–obsessed social media influencer revisits her exes on her hunt for true love in this adult romantic comedy.
Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen
This sweet, enemies-to-lovers adult debut rom-com filled with Chinese astrology will undoubtedly prove to be a perfect match with readers of Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory, and Helena Hunting.
The Fraud Squad by Kyla Zhao
A working-class woman who infiltrates Singapore’s high society to fulfill her dreams risks losing everything in the process—including herself—in this propulsive adult debut novel.
A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan
A playful and emotional adult romantic comedy, Hailey doesn’t want any distractions. Wes doesn’t want to fall in love. What could possibly go wrong?
Do I Know You? by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka
When a couple starts to feel like they're married to a stranger, a flirtatious game of pretend becomes the spark they need to reignite their relationship in this adult contemporary romance.
Make A Wish by Helena Hunting
With her signature charm and sense of humor, Helena Hunting creates an adult novel about love, family, and second chances. This is book 3 in the Spark House Series and Harley’s story.
Georgie All Along by Kate Clayborn
The acclaimed author of Love Lettering weaves a wise and witty new adult novel that echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your path while knowing your true worth.
Curated: A Museum Love Story by Nellie Wilson
A love letter to museums, historical research, dinosaurs, standing up for yourself, and to friends that make your 30s the best decade, this academic, forced proximity, adult, steamy romance set in a museum is sure to curl your toes.
Check out more details and tropes here!
Final Offer by Lauren Asher
Book 3 in the Dreamland Billionaires Series, a contemporary, new adult series of interconnected standalones following three billionaire brothers, this is Callahan and Alana’s story.
February - March 2023
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
A new steamy, adult rom-com about a starchy professor and the bubbly neighbor he clashes with at every turn...
Jasper Vale by Devney Perry
Book 4 in The Edens Series comes an adult romantic suspense, small town, and fake relationship romance with Eloise and Jasper.
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious adult romantic comedy.
Twisted by Emily McIntire
The fourth complete standalone in the Never After Series, a collection of fractured fairy tales inspired by our favorite villains, Twisted is a dark, adult contemporary romance (not fantasy or a literal retelling). It features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all readers.
Powerless by Elsie Silver
Two childhood friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. That’s all this was supposed to be. This is book 3 in the adult comtemporary sports romance series, Chestnut Springs.
Isha, Unscripted by Sajni Patel
Unwilling to yield to familial expectations, an aspiring screenwriter attempts to pursue her dreams during an unforgettable night of chaos in this hilarious and heartfelt novel.
When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao
In this luminous young adult romance about teens who devote themselves to granting other people's wishes, they are too afraid to let themselves have their own hearts' desires—each other.
Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score
Return to Knockemout, Virginia, in book 2 of the Knockemout Series, with Knox's brother Nash and Lina.
Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot
Two restaurant critics learn their opposing tastes might make for a five-star relationship in this foodie and adult romantic comedy.
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
Two people make a wager on who can find love first, not realizing what they should be betting on is each other, in the next romantic comedy in the Mr. Wrong Number Series.
April 2023
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match in this adult contemporary romance.
To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters
Book 4 in The Regency Vows Series that will delight fans of Bridgerton returns with this story about a viscount and his irascible new wife who hopes to chase her husband from their shared home so that she can finally get some peace and quiet—only to find that his company is not as onerous as she thought.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new adult romance novel.
Bear With Me Now by Katie Shepard
Two people are ready for their lives to get a little wilder in this debut adult romantic comedy.
King of Pride by Ana Huang
She's his opposite in every way...and the greatest temptation he's ever known. A steamy billionaire romance, next in the Kings of Sin Series.
May - June 2023
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
A random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make a promise one keeps and the other breaks, with life-changing effects, in this breathtaking new adult, contemporary romance novel.
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends to lovers romance begins to bloom.
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the perfect Hollywood love story and take both of their careers to the next level—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script.
Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman
A former pop star finds herself back in the spotlight — along with an old flame from her past — in this "friends to lovers" meets "enemies to lovers" romance.
Full Exposure by Thien-Kim Lam
A rom-com set during the divine madness of Mardi Gras as two lovers ask: can a Big Easy Fling become the real thing?
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom.
Borrow My Heart by Kasie West
When a girl overhears a guy getting verbally destroyed by his friends for being catfished, she jumps in to save the day—and pretends to be his online crush in this young adult romance.
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
A ghostwriter and a struggling actor help each other on the page and in the bedroom in this steamy, adult romantic comedy.
Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder
On screen, they're in love. Off screen, they can't stand each other. Two co-stars with a complex history reunite to film the final season of a beloved paranormal drama in this tension-filled will they won't they romance.
Playing For Keeps by Tristen Crone
A feel-good debut adult novel with the grumpy x sunshine trope, a plus size FMC, and lots of board games!
Also coming in May:
Betting On You by Lynn Painter
Lynn’s next young adult book!
July - December 2023
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
As Sadie tries to save her career, confront her haunting past, and handle falling in love with two different guys she realizes that happiness can be found in the places―and people― you least expect.
The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay
In this seriously sexy sequel to American Royalty, follow Duchess and Prince Jameson as they strive to turn their romance into a relationship, beneath the relentless glare of the spotlight.
To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai
To exonerate her best friend, one woman must mastermind a jewelry heist during the wedding of the season in this hilarious romantic-comedy caper.
The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley
The proposition is simple: if ER nurse Claire Harper and her roommate, firefighter Graham Scott, are still single by the time they’re forty, they’ll take the proverbial plunge together…as friends with benefits with all of the fun and none of the heartache…as long as they stick to the agreement.
From Cold World, with Love by Alicia Thompson
She has a to-do list a mile long and falling for her coworker isn't on it — yet somehow he's become her top priority in this romantic comedy.
Also coming in November:
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Ali teased us with the title of her next, next book and it looks like it may be young adult too! Check it out here.
Also coming in 2023:
Elena Armas Book
Elena Armas (@thebibliotheque) recently announced her 3rd book! Check out more details on her instagram post here
Tarah DeWitt Next Book
Tarah DeWitt (@tdwittreadsandwrites) also recently teased us about her 4th book! Check out the post here and hopefully there will be more details coming soon.
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