Flannel shirts, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and falling leaves make autumn the perfect time to pick up a new romance book! If fit our Modern Romantic Reader Type, you know that nothing beats curling up under a fluffy blanket with a swoon-worthy love story. Bring on the happily ever afters!
Discover the season's best new romance books, ranging from witty rom-coms to fake-dating tropes, workplace relationships and emotional slow burns with the hand-picked book list. Packed with irresistible new hits from celebrated romance authors like Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, Christina Lauren and Lucy Score, these new release books will make you fall in love this autumn.
Best New Romance Books September 2026
A Christmas Surprise: An Amish Romance
by Linda Byler
From beloved Amish fiction author Linda Byler comes a heartwarming story of faith, family, love, and new beginnings in the rugged beauty of Maine.
In A Christmas Surprise, the Kauffman family leaves behind their familiar Amish community in Lancaster County to start over on a neglected farm in northern New England. While Eli and Anna embrace the adventure, their teenage daughter Mandy struggles with homesickness, lost friendships, and an uncertain future.
As the family restores an old farmhouse and adjusts to a simpler, harsher way of life, unexpected friendships begin to bloom with the local townspeople--and perhaps even romance. Filled with cozy family moments, horse-drawn buggies, snowy landscapes, renovation dreams, and the warmth of Christmas hope, this uplifting Amish romance captures the challenges and joys of starting over.
Perfect for readers who love Amish fiction, clean romance, inspirational women's fiction, and heartfelt holiday stories set in small-town communities.
Frost and Venom
by Christine Feehan
Deception and danger lay in wait in the beautiful, harrowing California backcountry in this gripping suspense novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.
Surgical and trauma nurse Harlow Frye loves the small town of Knightly, where breathtaking views of the Sierra and a tight circle of female friends provides a refuge from her professional life. But lately, it's Harlow's personal life that's causing all the chaos.
First, a series of anonymous threatening letters are left in her mailbox. Then, Harlow is dealt a blow when her friend Lawyer dies after reacting to some sort of toxin. And to top it off, Harlow finds her secret obsession, CIA operative Hawkin Wilder, bleeding out on a mountain trail.
As Harlow turns her home into a makeshift hospital, her infuriating, attractive patient insists on distracting her. But even in the face of their increasing connection, there's no way Harlow can ignore the escalating storm, when someone else close to her is struck down by the mysterious toxin.
With little more than intuition to go on, Harlow turns to the five friends who have proved themselves to be a better family than her own flesh and blood. As the women attempt to unravel the killings, they will need to rely on their instincts and their connection to each other--or else they'll lose everything they've come to hold dear.
Harbinger
by Geneva Lee
Arden Icaros was never supposed to matter. From the poorest of five noble bloodlines, she prefers life on the family farm with dirt under her nails over the fine dresses at court. She just needs to get through one boring ceremony, inherit her earth magic, and return home.
Instead, she's handed a dagger and with it, an impossible choice.
Now Arden is branded an omen of war, half the nobility wants her dead, and assassins are tracking her every move.
Her only chance of survival lies with the most feared man in Antares.
They call him Bishop. No one remembers the name he had before he dedicated his life to his order. Empowered to execute first and question later, Bishop is ruthless, terrifying, and utterly loyal to the kingdom that wants Arden dead.
He should kill her.
Instead, he offers her sanctuary.
But the longer Arden stays under Bishop's protection, the more dangerous he becomes. Because Bishop has secrets powerful enough to topple kingdoms ... and a need for Arden that could ruin them both.
In These Hills: A 1900s Southern Historical Romance about a Suffragette on the Run
by Tamera Alexander
A young suffragist on the run finds more than refuge in the hills and hollers of Tennessee in this gripping historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Tamera Alexander.
1905. Josephine Dunham is running for her life. After a women's suffrage rally in Atlanta turns deadly, she buys a one-way ticket on the first train out and lands in rural Tennessee. There, Dodge Coburn--a rough-edged stranger with undeniable appeal--begrudgingly offers her a ride to Lynchburg, a speck of a town where Josephine hopes to disappear.
Battered and desperate, Josephine has little to say when Dodge delivers her to Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House. Hoping to work in exchange for room and board, she soon discovers the only job matching her skills is at Jack Daniel's Distillery, an irony not lost on a suffragist committed to prohibition.
Dodge is skeptical of Josephine's claim that she's on the run from an abusive husband. But between running Jack Daniel's cattle farm and raising his young niece, he has little time or inclination to press her . . . at first. But when Josephine's convictions and compassion draw him in, Dodge begins to reconsider the life he's chasing, while Josephine must face a world far more complicated than the principles she's held to.
As Jack Daniel's Distillery gains national recognition, Josephine's secrets resurface. In a place where whiskey making takes time but justice is too often hurried, Dodge and Josephine must decide what--and who--they are willing to risk everything for, and whether faith will hold when the cost is high and time is running out.
- Standalone Southern historical fiction, set against the history of women's rights, Jack Daniel's Distillery, and Miss Mary's Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, Tennessee
- A clean enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract romance perfect for fans of Francine Rivers, Julie Klassen, and Lynn Austin
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Love Felt Like This
by Julie Olivia
A grumpy rock star and a joyful children's show creator revive television magic in this standalone, cozy small-town romance.
Griffin Harvey lives his life in the spotlight. Reluctantly. The brooding famous singer-songwriter is on the cusp of composing his sophomore album . . . if only he could find the notes. But after gaining custody of his two-year-old daughter, the only music he's writing is about shapes and counting to ten.
Enter Beverly, who lives her life in the background producing children's television and laughter. Except joy is hard to find when her nonprofit loses funding. She sinks all of her savings to revive the children's show by herself, but when her variety show appearance collides with Griffin's, their banter and chemistry is caught on live television.
Suddenly, Griffin is singing a new tune. He needs a muse, and Beverly needs all the help she can get. With his secret daughter in tow, they hide out in her cozy mountain hometown, attempting to script, compose, and revive television magic. Their dynamic shouldn't work. He's all harsh tattoos and rough hands while she's bright colors and gentle touches. Once their three months of work are done, they'll return to their separate worlds. But what happens when it seems the true magic might be found in each other?
Writer in Residence: A Bookish Small-Town Romance with Southern Charm, Literary Themes, and Emotional Depth
by Rhonda McKnight
From award-winning author Rhonda McKnight comes a new story of faith, history, and the power of legacy that merges the romance of The Bookshop Sisterhood with the rich Lowcountry setting of Mary Alice Monroe.
Alexandra Chambers is a writer who has run out of words. Struggling with writer's block and the pressure to secure a new book deal, she wins a week in a writer-friendly cabin through a drawing held at a Lowcountry literacy center.
What she finds is far more than she expected--a vibrant community brimming with inspiration, a past steeped in history and culture, and a man who both intrigues and unsettles her.
Gabe Scott, a bestselling author and the former writer-in-residence, is everything Alex feels she's not--acclaimed, award-winning, and unshakably confident. When their paths cross at the center, his literary brilliance and dedication to helping struggling Gullah students stir feelings Alex isn't ready to confront. Though undeniably attracted to him, Alex wrestles with the fear that her books pale beside his celebrated work.
When a surprising family connection unearths long-hidden truths about her past, Alex is forced to confront a lie that has shaped her life. Guided by the quiet wisdom of Ms. Kate, an elderly Gullah cleaning woman with losses of her own, Alex finds the strength to forgive truths long withheld, embrace her voice, and write the story only she can tell.
Writer in Residence is a rich and layered choice for book clubs eager to explore themes of identity, family secrets, creative reinvention, and the power of place. McKnight's lush Lowcountry setting and unforgettable cast of characters spark meaningful conversation about Gullah Geechee culture, the stories we inherit, and the courage it takes to tell our own truth. An included discussion guide makes it easy for groups to dig deeper into Alex's journey of rediscovery--and perhaps reflect on the hidden roots in their own lives.
The Emperor's Enemy
by Jasmine Mas
When the hunter is hunted... who becomes prey?
The Emperor's Enemy is an addictive true enemies-to-lovers dark romantasy with a heroine who doesn't need saving, an enemy she can't escape, and a war neither of them plans to lose.
Welcome to the Unsurvivable Love Duet, the all-new series by Jasmine Mas, bestselling author of Blood of Hercules. The limited deluxe edition features beautifully designed sprayed edges, a foil-stamped case, and full-color character art endpapers--available while supplies last!
Zora Ravenal didn't join the Crimson Army to be a hero. She joined to destroy the empire.
A skilled hunter hardened by loss with a concerning capacity for stubbornness, Zora claws her way into becoming a Knight Mage: the Commonwealth's deadliest defense against the Empire's storm magic and her people's only hope.
It almost works.
Now she's stuck in a war she can't walk away from, hiding dangerous secrets, and shoved into very close quarters with the one man she should never be alone with.
He's a Royal Mage with a body count, a temper, and an unsettling obsession... with her.
Now they're partners. Sort of.
If "partners" means being forced to train together, trust each other with their lives, and somehow not kill each other in the process.
But the Royal Mage isn't just dangerous--he's paying attention. And the longer they're forced to remain in each other's orbit, the more twisted everything becomes. Who's hunting who?
The Twelve Loves of Christmas: An Advent Romance Collection
by Alexandria Bellefleur - Elise Bryant - Olivia Dade - Alexis Daria - Sarah Hogle - Zakiya N Jamal - Rebecca Jenshak - Jessica Joyce - Susan Lee - Joss Richard - M a Wardell - Rebekah Weatherspoon
Count down to Christmas with twelve sealed holiday love stories by beloved romance authors.
The Twelve Loves of Christmas is a swoon-worthy short story collection about finding love during the most magical time of the year. Including a playful forced proximity romance featuring a woman and her older brother's grinchy (yet unexpectedly endearing) best friend, a tender love story of two neighbors who decide to skip Christmas together, a second-chance spark reignited between exes stranded at the airport, and many more festive love stories, there's a little holiday magic waiting for every reader.
Open one sealed story each day in the lead-up to Christmas to unwrap a season full of love, warmth, and happily-ever-afters.
PR Stunt
by Bailey Marshall
Hollywood's sweetheart.
Hollywood's bad boy.
And a PR stunt that's about to break the internet.
Charlie Grace has spent years curating the perfect image, poised, polished, always in control. Grayson Cole is a tabloid dream, reckless, charming, and always in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
So when one photo sends the internet spiraling into a frenzy, their teams see the perfect opportunity: fake a relationship, ride the headlines, and make everyone believe it.
The rules are simple:
- Play the part.
- Sell the chemistry.
- Don't actually fall for each other.
But in a world where image is everything, the real problem isn't the cameras. It's what happens when the lines start to blur.
PR STUNT is a sizzling, slow burn romance filled with undeniable tension, Hollywood glamour, and a love story that might just rewrite the script. …
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