We’re halfway through 2026, and the world of romance has seen some exciting releases, from standalones to series entries from debut authors and authors we know and love. Contemporary romance and romantasy remain dominant, with sports romance books increasing in popularity following the success of the Game Changers series and Heated Rivalry TV show. Don’t count out historicals, though: a small but delightful collection of historical romances continues to deliver high-quality character, plot, and world-building to loyal readers, from a poly pirate romance to a scammer/scammed pairing in 19th-century London.
If you have not gotten to these frontlist 2026 romances, I would highly recommend picking them up as soon as possible, as well as the rest of the books on our Best Books of 2026 (So Far) list. After all, there are even more amazing books set to release in the second half of 2026.
My Picks for Best Romance Books of 2026 So Far
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