Romance lovers, get ready to update your TBR (to-be-read) list! 2024 is shaping up to be a stellar year for heartwarming love stories, witty banter, and swoon-worthy moments. From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to swoony slow-burns, here are some of the most anticipated upcoming romance releases that you won’t want to miss.
1. “Love, Theoretically” by Ali Hazelwood
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Ali Hazelwood, the queen of STEM romances, is back with another nerdy delight. This time, she brings us a story featuring a theoretical physicist who gets tangled up with a rival professor. Expect Hazelwood’s signature humor, tension-filled academic rivals, and some seriously swoon-worthy nerd banter.
2. “The Plus One” by Mazey Eddings
Release Date: April 16, 2024
Mazey Eddings delivers another emotional yet laugh-out-loud rom-com with The Plus One. This story follows a reluctant wedding date scenario between a grumpy, workaholic doctor and his best friend’s quirky, free-spirited little sister. This promises to be packed with witty dialogue, complicated emotions, and all the tropes we love.
3. “A Sweet Mess in Paris” by Jayci Lee
Release Date: May 7, 2024
Jayci Lee’s upcoming book transports readers to Paris, where a driven pastry chef teams up with a gruff French chocolatier. Their sizzling chemistry is undeniable, but they’ll have to navigate a professional rivalry, cultural differences, and past heartbreaks. Perfect for fans of food-themed romances.
4. “Tied Up in Love” by Tessa Bailey
Release Date: July 30, 2024
Tessa Bailey’s latest features a love-hate relationship between a straight-laced attorney and the spontaneous, tattooed artist who moves in next door. With Bailey’s talent for creating spicy tension and emotionally complex characters, this one is bound to be a page-turner.
5. “You Had Me at Hola: The Sequel” by Alexis Daria
Release Date: September 3, 2024
In this follow-up to You Had Me at Hola, Alexis Daria returns with another Latinx romance featuring a new couple navigating fame, family, and falling in love under the spotlight. Expect a blend of humor, heart, and the importance of cultural representation.
What Makes 2024 a Standout Year for Romance?
Many of the upcoming releases reflect the genre’s growing trend toward inclusivity and diverse representation, showcasing love stories from different cultural backgrounds and featuring characters with varied identities and experiences. With authors embracing unique settings and fresh voices, these books offer something for every kind of romance reader—from fluffy escapism to deep, emotional journeys.
Mark Your Calendar!
Whether you’re into enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, or heartwarming second-chance romances, these upcoming titles have something to offer. So get ready to pre-order, clear your bookshelves, and dive into a year of unforgettable love stories.
Which new release are you most excited for? Let me know in the comments below!