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January 2026 Romance Releases
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items New year, new books! Here are the 18 new romance books releasing this month that I'm personally looking forward to! If you want to save this list for later, check out this post over on Instagram! Happy reading!!
January 6
A sapphic, rivals to lovers romance between publicists when their famous client's begin dating
A sapphic, rivals to lovers romance between publicists when their famous client's begin dating
Playing for Keeps by Alexandria Bellefleur
January 9
The start of a new queer monster romance series. An enemies to lovers romance between a half dragon pirate and the jellyfish siren that infiltrates in pleasure ship.
The start of a new queer monster romance series. An enemies to lovers romance between a half dragon pirate and the jellyfish siren that infiltrates in pleasure ship.
A Reckless Indulgence (Tides of Pleasure 1)
January 13
A sapphic paranormal fantasy about a vampire hunter who goes undercover at a mysterious university and finds herself falling in love with her alluring vampire roommate.
A sapphic paranormal fantasy about a vampire hunter who goes undercover at a mysterious university and finds herself falling in love with her alluring vampire roommate.
The Book of Blood and Roses (Callisto Chronicles 1)
January 13
A librarian and an archeology fake an engagement and solve a centuries’ old Minoan mystery after being abducted by artifact smugglers.
A librarian and an archeology fake an engagement and solve a centuries’ old Minoan mystery after being abducted by artifact smugglers.
The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura
January 13
A dark enemies to lovers romance featuring secret societies, a morally grey hero, and Southern Gothic academia vibes
A dark enemies to lovers romance featuring secret societies, a morally grey hero, and Southern Gothic academia vibes
Pretty Vicious (The Order 1) by Lexi Davis
January 13
An adult fantasy debut set in historic Florence where a magical sculptress is held as a captive prize by the kingdom's most feared immortal family.
An adult fantasy debut set in historic Florence where a magical sculptress is held as a captive prize by the kingdom's most feared immortal family.
Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez
January 13
A crime podcaster must solve a serial killer case with the help of her mysterious neighbor - the man who vanished 5 years ago and broke her heart.
A crime podcaster must solve a serial killer case with the help of her mysterious neighbor - the man who vanished 5 years ago and broke her heart.
A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini
January 13
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*ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025*
New soccer teammates are forced to put their rivalry, and attraction, aside to help keep their team together.
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*ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025*
New soccer teammates are forced to put their rivalry, and attraction, aside to help keep their team together.
Two Left Feet by Kallie Emblidge
January 13
A dark academia, tarot inspired fantasy romance about a powerful wielder paired with the prince, only other person with her rare magic, to survive the college's deadly game.
A dark academia, tarot inspired fantasy romance about a powerful wielder paired with the prince, only other person with her rare magic, to survive the college's deadly game.
A Vow in Vengeance (Immortal Desires 1)
January 14
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Book 6 in the Firebird Chronicles - a sci-fi romance following a salvager who is the key to possibly ending an endless, deadly war
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Book 6 in the Firebird Chronicles - a sci-fi romance following a salvager who is the key to possibly ending an endless, deadly war
Echoes of Insurrection (Firebird Chronicles 6)
January 20
A bi M/F romance following a wedding planner and the venue owner who must work together to plan their mutual ex's wedding - despite not being able to stand each other
A bi M/F romance following a wedding planner and the venue owner who must work together to plan their mutual ex's wedding - despite not being able to stand each other
Our Ex's Wedding by Taleen Voskuni
January 27
A steamy contemporary romcom about an experienced Dom and new Sub who must keep their kink-lives a secret when the become office mates and professional rivals
A steamy contemporary romcom about an experienced Dom and new Sub who must keep their kink-lives a secret when the become office mates and professional rivals
Dom-Com by Adriana Anders
January 17
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The follow-up to I Think They Love You. An M/M second chance romance following an event planner who discovers the man-of-honor of his high profile wedding, is the man who broken his heart.
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The follow-up to I Think They Love You. An M/M second chance romance following an event planner who discovers the man-of-honor of his high profile wedding, is the man who broken his heart.
Last First Kiss by Julian Winters
January 17
After a recent breakup, a woman vows to re-do her failed firsts - with the help of her brother's best friend, the man who swore to protect her and NEVER touch her.
After a recent breakup, a woman vows to re-do her failed firsts - with the help of her brother's best friend, the man who swore to protect her and NEVER touch her.
The Re-Do List by Denise Williams
January 27
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A fantasy romance between a desperate mage who can't control her magic, and the grumpy powerful man who saved her life
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A fantasy romance between a desperate mage who can't control her magic, and the grumpy powerful man who saved her life
Silver & Blood (Silver & Blood 1) by Jessie Mihalik
January 27
When the King of the Dead invades, a dying woman makes a bargain to save her family. Now she must escape a dangerous labyrinth or become his bride forever.
When the King of the Dead invades, a dying woman makes a bargain to save her family. Now she must escape a dangerous labyrinth or become his bride forever.
King of Ravens (Upon a Broken Throne 1)
January 28
Writing under a new pen name, a fantasy romance debut following a maiden captured by a trickster god and forced into his twisted Labyrinth
Writing under a new pen name, a fantasy romance debut following a maiden captured by a trickster god and forced into his twisted Labyrinth
The Maiden: Season One (The Bride Hunt)
January 29
A small town M/M romance between a hopeless romantic and the loner who's sworn off love.
A small town M/M romance between a hopeless romantic and the loner who's sworn off love.
Ziggy's Voice (The Wilde Men 2) by Saxon James