There's never a bad time to read romance novels, but February is definitely the Super Bowl of romance reads [1]. Happily, there are plenty of swoony new releases coming your way this month just in time for Valentine's Day, including the third instalment in Alisha Rai's Modern Love series and the latest novel from the incredible Beverly Jenkins. From modern day meet cutes to historical romances that will feed your Bridgerton [2] obsession, this month's selection of new romance releases explore every type of relationship and romantic trope you can imagine.
Prepare to fall in love, because these 10 books will sweep you off your feet — and if you're looking for even more bookish suitors, check out the best romance books from January [3], too.
Make Up Break Up by Lily Menon
Lily Menon, who has already made a splash in the world of YA romance where she writes as Sandhya Menon, is releasing her first adult rom-com this month, and romance fans should be excited. Make Up Break Up [4] follows Annika Dev, who created an app to help keep people together, and Hudson Craft, who made an app to facilitate quick break ups. In theory, these two have nothing in common, but sparks fly when they meet.
Out Feb. 2
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young
Bestselling author Samantha Young's latest rom-com, Much Ado About You [5], is as cosy as a well-worn blanket. Evangeline Starling needs a break from her boring life in Chicago, and a holiday in England that includes a temporary position running a bookshop sounds like a dream come true. And it is — at least until a sexy local catches her eye and complicates her perfect getaway with matters of the heart.
Out Feb. 2
Detour to Love by Amanda Radley
Detour to Love [6] by Amanda Radley is a hate-to-love rom-com set on a plane. Executive Celia Scott is heading to Japan where she's set to receive a major award that comes with emotional strings attached, and the last thing she needs is to be seated next to Lily, a peppy artist who she's definitely not going to fall for.
Out Feb. 9
A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett
Set in Victorian England, A Lady's Formula for Love [7] by Elizabeth Everett is a delightful romp that follows Lady Violet, a scientist who forms a club for other female scientists — which is scandalous for the time. Violet and her friends are using their intellect to complete a mission for the queen herself, but they need a bit of protection along the way, which is where protection officer Arthur Kneland comes in to keep Violet safe (and fall madly in love with her in the process).
Out Feb. 9
The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon
Thanks to Bridgerton [8], TV fans are buzzing about sexy rakes and daring ladies, but romance fans have long known that historical romances are an absolutely divine treat. But just in case you needed reminding, Eva Devon's The Spinster and the Rake [9] is here to put a sexy twist on My Fair Lady this February.
Out Feb. 9
Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins's Women Who Dare series continues with Wild Rain [10], which tells the story of Spring Lee, a female rancher in the post-Civil War era. Spring is proud to be able to run her ranch without anyone's help, so she's less than welcoming when Garrett McCray, a Washington reporter, arrives to interview her brother and force her to reconsider her stance on love.
Out Feb. 9
First Comes Like by Alisha Rai
First Comes Like [11] by Alisha Rai is the third book in the author's Modern Love series, which tackles dating in the age of the internet. This time around, Rai zeroes in on beauty influencer Jia Ahmed, who gets catfished by someone impersonating soap star Dev Dixit. When Dev realises what's happening, he and Jia decide to fake date to save face, but it doesn't take long for their faux romance to begin to feel all too real.
Out Feb. 16
Bet the Farm by Staci Hart
Bet the Farm [12] by Staci Hart is a quirky rom-com that centres on a quest to save a dairy farm. Olivia and Jake both inherit half of Brent Farm, but neither wants to work for the other. With no compromise in sight they strike a deal: Olivia has until the end of the summer to either save the farm or leave. But what neither of them anticipate is an outsider who is determined to sabotage them both.
Out Feb. 23
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers's debut novel Honey Girl [13] is as much a story about finding your path as it is a romance. The one time high achiever Grace Porter decides to let loose she ends up married to a woman she doesn't know in Las Vegas. But rather than run from her marriage to Yuki Yamamoto, she embraces it and discovers that her perfect life plan may not be what she wants after all.
Out Feb. 23
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
The Things We Leave Unfinished [14] by Rebecca Yarros is the emotional story of two people's quest to finish an icon's last book. Georgia Stanton is determined her late grandmother's final story be wrapped up the way the gifted writer would have wanted, and she's pretty sure her grandma Scarlett wouldn't want the cocky romance novelist Noah Harrison penning the final pages. However, Noah is a huge fan of Georgia's grandmother, and he refuses to let her chase him away from the project — especially when they discover the story is based on Scarlett's real life tragic World War II romance.
Out Feb. 23