It’s hard not to fall in love in springtime. The flowers are blooming. The weather is warm. The world itself just feels like a giant rom-com waiting to give you a warm embrace. So it makes sense that in April, the springiest month of all, we’re getting a lot of unmissable romance novels that will give us butterflies and hearts for eyes. If you’re ready to have the most romantic spring ever, make sure to add these to your TBR!
![]() Enemies to Lovers by Alisha Rai (Avon, April 7)Sejal’s parents lead a crime syndicate called Cobra. Krish is a librarian and has a brother in the FBI. They come from two different worlds, but when Krish’s brother goes missing, he suspects Cobra is involved. In a desperate hunt for his brother, Krish dresses up like a lawman and convinces Sejal to help him. The deal is simple: Sejal will join Krish in the hunt for his brother, and in exchange, she will be safe from the law. It was never part of the plan to fall in love. |
![]() The Name Game by Beth O’Leary (Berkley, April 7)Could you ever fall for someone who has the same name as you? Charlie Jones and Charlie Jones are complete strangers, but now here they both are in the small, remote Isle of Ormer, both expecting to take the same job. Somehow, both Charlies have been offered the position of manager at the island’s only farm shop. But there can only be one manager, and both Charlies have their reasons for really wanting the job! Which Charlie Jones will end up on top? (pun intended… maybe) |
![]() The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn (Berkley, April 7)What’s the most perfect setting for a romance novel in the spring? Paris! Layla Bailey once had a romantic honeymoon in Paris. Now, she’s divorced and forced to return to Paris for her former sister-in-law’s destination wedding. As if things couldn’t possibly get worse, the bride gets cold feet at the last minute… and it’s kind of Layla’s fault. So Layla takes it upon herself to save the wedding, with the help of the groom’s grumpy best man, Griffin. |
![]() Don’t Tell Me How It Ends by Adrienne Thurman (Dial Press, April 14)This debut contemporary romance follows 20-something Kaia Harper, who has sworn off romance. But when her sister asks for help with her matchmaking business, Kaia reluctantly agrees to be her first client. Kaia assumes she’ll just suffer through a few bad dates and call it a day, but then she meets Ro Jackson. Ro is a tow truck driver with a heart of gold that isn’t scared off by Kaia’s cynical attitude. He’s not one of her sister’s matches, but he could possibly be the one. |
![]() The Auction by Sadie Kincaid (MIRA, April 14)Sadie Kincaid’s dark mafia romance novel is the first in her new Wages of Sin series. Imogen has been raised by her grandfather, knowing that on her 21st birthday, she will be sold to the “Brotherhood” to pay for her parents’ crimes. When she is sold at auction to the reclusive billionaire Lincoln Knight, Imogen assumes she’s in for a life of misery. But Lincoln is not what he seems, and when Imogen is brought to his crumbling mansion in the woods, she will discover his true intentions. |
![]() The Art of Loving You by Natasha Bishop (Slowburn, April 14)From the author of Only for One Week comes the second book in the Forever Falling series. Model-turned-influencer Dani Jenkins wants nothing to do with her ex, Micah, the artist who broke her heart. But then her mentor Tanya dies, and Tanya’s will requires Dani and Micah to join forces and complete a cross-country scavenger hunt. Did Tanya know what she was doing? Could this be their second chance at finding a happily ever after with each other? |
![]() Fast Lane by C.S. Quill (Gallery, April 28)This is the first book in C.S. Quill’s Campus Drivers series, which is currently being adapted into a Prime Video series. College senior Lane O’Neill is the founder of Campus Drivers, a campus ride-share app that uses vintage cars. Lane is all business and has no time for romance. But then he finds his neighbor’s ex, Lois Hogan, sleeping in the hallway. Before he knows it, Lois has become his new roommate. While they might not have much in common and bicker about a lot of things, they’re also both exactly what the other one needs. |
If romance novels have your heart, make sure you check out all of our most anticipated romance novels of 2026! Catch up with last month’s new romance releases, and our Kissing Books archive for all things romance.









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