New and upcoming releases
Track new romantasy books coming in 2026, with confirmed release dates, upcoming fantasy romance sequels, standalones, and new series.
Updated September 1, 2026 · Calendar date: 2026-09-05
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11 releases this month. 9 pre-orders open and 2 released. First release: Sep 1, 2026
Release dates use the primary English-language edition listed by the publisher. When markets or formats differ, the date variants are noted on the book card.
These are the next romantasy releases still ahead on the calendar.
Sep 8, 2026
Lauren Palphreyman · Wolf King #3
Sourcebooks lists this as Wolf King book three and the September 8, 2026 US on-sale date, so it is not a standalone entry point.
Sep 8, 2026
Tessa Hale · Blood Bound #1
Sourcebooks lists this as Blood Bound book one, making it a true new-series entry for September.
Sep 8, 2026
Penn Cole · The Kindred’s Curse Saga #4
Penn Cole’s official FAQ confirms this is the fourth and final book in the series, making it one of the site’s most important September continuations.
Sep 8, 2026
Victoria Aveyard · The Lyrian Sea #1
Retail and UK publisher listings both point to September 8, 2026, and position Tempest as the opener to The Lyrian Sea.
Sep 8, 2026
L.J. Claren · The Selvaren #2
L.J. Claren’s official site describes this as The Selvaren book two, so it belongs in the sequel-heavy September lineup.
Sep 8, 2026
Lucy Jane Wood · Standalone
The US Ace edition is listed for September 8, 2026; the UK Pan Macmillan edition follows on September 10, making it a useful lower-intensity option in this month’s calendar.
If you meant new romantasy books that are already out, start here.
Sep 1, 2026
Stacey Marie Brown · Messengers of the Realm #1
Blackstone and the author site both position this as book one in a new trilogy, making it a strong September entry point.
Sep 1, 2026
Rachel Gillig · The Stonewater Kingdom #2
This is a direct sequel to The Knight and the Moth, so new readers should begin with book one.
Aug 25, 2026
T. Kingfisher · Swordheart #2
Macmillan positions this as a return to the world of Swordheart, making it more relevant to readers already in that orbit.
Aug 18, 2026
Laura Thalassa · Bewitched series finale
Not a standalone starting point; this August 18, 2026 date matches the US standard edition.
Aug 18, 2026
Alexandra Bracken · New duology #1
Alexandra Bracken has positioned this as her adult fantasy debut and the opener to a new duology.
Aug 18, 2026
Marion Blackwood · Flame and Thorns #3
The official Simon & Schuster listing confirms this as Flame and Thorns book three, so it fits the August continuing-series lineup.
11 releases
Sep 1, 2026
Stacey Marie Brown
Messengers of the Realm #1
Blackstone and the author site both position this as book one in a new trilogy, making it a strong September entry point.
Edition dates: US Print Sep 1, 2026 · US Audiobook Nov 3, 2026
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Rachel Gillig
The Stonewater Kingdom #2
This is a direct sequel to The Knight and the Moth, so new readers should begin with book one.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Sep 8, 2026
Lauren Palphreyman
Wolf King #3
Sourcebooks lists this as Wolf King book three and the September 8, 2026 US on-sale date, so it is not a standalone entry point.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Sep 8, 2026
Tessa Hale
Blood Bound #1
Sourcebooks lists this as Blood Bound book one, making it a true new-series entry for September.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Sep 8, 2026
Penn Cole
The Kindred’s Curse Saga #4
Penn Cole’s official FAQ confirms this is the fourth and final book in the series, making it one of the site’s most important September continuations.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Sep 8, 2026
Victoria Aveyard
The Lyrian Sea #1
Retail and UK publisher listings both point to September 8, 2026, and position Tempest as the opener to The Lyrian Sea.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Sep 8, 2026
L.J. Claren
The Selvaren #2
L.J. Claren’s official site describes this as The Selvaren book two, so it belongs in the sequel-heavy September lineup.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Sep 8, 2026
Lucy Jane Wood
Standalone
The US Ace edition is listed for September 8, 2026; the UK Pan Macmillan edition follows on September 10, making it a useful lower-intensity option in this month’s calendar.
Edition dates: US Ace edition Sep 8, 2026 · UK Pan Macmillan Sep 10, 2026
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
Jasmine Mas
Unsurvivable Love Duet #1
This is the first book in a new duet, making it a valid starting point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
Freya Marske
Standalone
Macmillan’s US listing shows a September 15, 2026 on-sale date, making it a valid September fantasy-romance-adjacent addition.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Sep 22, 2026
Stephanie Garber
Once Upon a Broken Heart Companion
This is an illustrated Jacks and Evangeline companion book, not a fourth main novel in the trilogy.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →3 releases
Oct 6, 2026
LJ Andrews
Ever Seas #4
LJ Andrews lists this as the fourth Ever Seas book, making it an October continuation with strong romantasy-reader overlap.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Oct 27, 2026
Sarah J. Maas
ACOTAR Book 6
It stands out as a fae romance release in this month's calendar.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Fall 2026
Keri Lake
Fall 2026 (TBA)
It belongs here as an announced dark-romantasy watch title, but the exact date still needs confirmation.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
Alexandra Kennington
Standalone
Penguin Random House explicitly calls this a slow-burn romantasy, and the official product page now lists November 3, 2026.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Nov 5, 2026
Abigail Owen
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Nov 10, 2026
Callie Hart
Fae & Alchemy #3
It is a direct continuation, so returning readers will get the most value from it.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Nov 17, 2026
Blake Blessing
Standalone
Tor Bramble positions it as a why-choose romantasy, making it one of the clearest missing November fits for this page.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Nov 24, 2026
Imani Erriu
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →4 releases
Dec 1, 2026
A.K. Mulford
Standalone
Harper Voyager lists Dreamslayer as a dark romantasy series opener, making it one of the clearest December must-adds.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Dec 1, 2026
Jessie Mihalik
Silver & Blood #2
Jessie Mihalik’s official site identifies this as the follow-up to Silver & Blood, so it belongs in the core romantasy continuation list.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Dec 1, 2026
Kathleen Kitt
Standalone
Penguin Random House describes it as a sweet fantasy romance with a mystery, making it a clean YA-entry December pick.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Dec 3, 2026
Jaya Martin
The Lone Wolf #1
HarperCollins describes it as a brand-new romance fantasy for fans of Fourth Wing and A Deadly Education, so it fits the page very well.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jan 12, 2027
Sarah J. Maas
ACOTAR Book 7
It stands out as a fae romance release in this month's calendar.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →11 releases
Aug 4, 2026
Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Assistant and the Villain #4
This is book four in a series best read in order, so it is aimed at existing readers rather than first-timers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026
Victoria S. Walsh
The Iron Hex Trilogy #1
This is a clear book-one starting point for new readers entering an August romantasy release.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026
Emily Rath
Devour Me trilogy #1
Emily Rath’s official site treats this as book one in a new paranormal romance series, with the US release set for August 4, 2026.
US edition; UK digital edition is listed earlier.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026
Brittney Arena
The Edge of Glass #2
Direct sequel; start with A Dance of Lies before picking up this August release.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026
Carissa Broadbent
Crowns of Nyaxia #5 · Bloodborn Duet #1
It opens the Bloodborn Duet within the wider Crowns of Nyaxia series.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026
Vasilisa Drake
Kingdom of Dark Magic #1
Simon & Schuster describes it as the first book in a vampire romantasy series, making it a high-value August entry point rather than a fringe paranormal add-on.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026
Gretchen Powell Fox
Shattered Crown #2
This is the second Shattered Crown book, so it serves readers already following one of the more visible current romantasy series.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Aug 18, 2026
Laura Thalassa
Bewitched series finale
Not a standalone starting point; this August 18, 2026 date matches the US standard edition.
US standard edition; some deluxe editions may release earlier.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Aug 18, 2026
Alexandra Bracken
New duology #1
Alexandra Bracken has positioned this as her adult fantasy debut and the opener to a new duology.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Aug 18, 2026
Marion Blackwood
Flame and Thorns #3
The official Simon & Schuster listing confirms this as Flame and Thorns book three, so it fits the August continuing-series lineup.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Aug 25, 2026
T. Kingfisher
Swordheart #2
Macmillan positions this as a return to the world of Swordheart, making it more relevant to readers already in that orbit.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →5 releases
Jul 7, 2026
Kalie Cassidy
The Siren Mage #2
It is a direct continuation, so new readers should begin with the first Siren Mage book.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jul 14, 2026
Mia Sheridan
Never the Roses
This is a continuation rather than a standalone starting point.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jul 16, 2026
Margaret Owen
Standalone
It is the easiest July title to try without reading an earlier book.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026
Elise Kova
Arcana Academy #2
It directly continues the Arcana Academy storyline and is not intended as a first entry.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jul 21, 2026
Stacey McEwan
The Artisan Trilogy #2
Simon & Schuster positions it as the sizzling romantasy follow-up to A Forbidden Alchemy, so it belongs in the July sequel slate.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →5 releases
Jun 2, 2026
Katherine Arden
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an easy June entry point.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026
Emma Hamm
The Kingdom Below #3
It is a continuation and should not be treated as a standalone starting point.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jun 9, 2026
Rachel Schneider
Fire & Metal #2
It continues an existing series, so new readers should begin with book one.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jun 23, 2026
Jeanette Rose & Alexis Rune
Avalon University #1
Simon & Schuster calls it the first book in a new dark academia romantasy, making it a strong June starter for readers who want magical-university fantasy romance.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jun 30, 2026
Alexis L. Menard
Darkest Divine #1
As Darkest Divine #1, it offers a clear new-series entry point.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →3 releases
May 5, 2026
Sable Sorensen
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Sarah A. Parker
Moonfall #2
It is a direct continuation, so returning readers will get the most value from it.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Anuja Varghese
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →4 releases
Apr 3, 2026
Eliza Raine
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
Devney Perry
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
Juliette Cross
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Ellis Hunter
Cursed Covenant #1
Simon & Schuster describes this as a high-stakes fantasy romance with witches and dragon riders, making it a clear fit for the core romantasy calendar.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →4 releases
Mar 3, 2026
Sasha E. Sloan
Duology #1
It works as a clear book-one entry point rather than a continuation.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
Emma Noyes
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Mar 10, 2026
Jessi Cole Jackson
Standalone
Simon & Schuster positions it as a standalone romantasy debut, making it a strong March entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Mar 31, 2026
Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →4 releases
Feb 10, 2026
Madeline Taylor
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
Kerri Maniscalco
Prince of Sin #3
It is a direct continuation, so returning readers will get the most value from it.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Melissa K. Roehrich
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Cate Baumer
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →6 releases
Jan 6, 2026
Roshani Chokshi
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jan 6, 2026
Melissa de la Cruz
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jan 6, 2026
Elise Kova
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jan 13, 2026
Annie Summerlee
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jan 13, 2026
Jaclyn Rodriguez
Immortal Desires #1
It works as a clear book-one entry point rather than a continuation.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
View details →Jan 27, 2026
Elizabeth May
Standalone
Its standalone format makes it an accessible entry point for new readers.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Fall 2026
Keri Lake
Fall 2026 (TBA)
It belongs here as an announced dark-romantasy watch title, but the exact date still needs confirmation.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026
Roshani Chokshi · Standalone
Released
Jan 6, 2026
Melissa de la Cruz · Standalone
Released
Jan 6, 2026
Elise Kova · Standalone
Released
Jan 13, 2026
Annie Summerlee · Standalone
Released
Jan 13, 2026
Jaclyn Rodriguez · Immortal Desires #1
Released
Jan 27, 2026
Elizabeth May · Standalone
Released
Feb 10, 2026
Madeline Taylor · Standalone
Released
Feb 10, 2026
Kerri Maniscalco · Prince of Sin #3
Released
Feb 12, 2026
Melissa K. Roehrich · Standalone
Released
Feb 19, 2026
Cate Baumer · Standalone
Released
Mar 3, 2026
Sasha E. Sloan · Duology #1
Released
Mar 10, 2026
Emma Noyes · Standalone
Released
Mar 10, 2026
Jessi Cole Jackson · Standalone
Released
Mar 31, 2026
Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti · Standalone
Released
Apr 3, 2026
Eliza Raine · Standalone
Released
Apr 7, 2026
Devney Perry · Standalone
Released
Apr 7, 2026
Juliette Cross · Standalone
Released
Apr 28, 2026
Ellis Hunter · Cursed Covenant #1
Released
May 5, 2026
Sable Sorensen · Standalone
Released
May 20, 2026
Sarah A. Parker · Moonfall #2
Released
May 26, 2026
Anuja Varghese · Standalone
Released
Jun 2, 2026
Katherine Arden · Standalone
Released
Jun 5, 2026
Emma Hamm · The Kingdom Below #3
Released
Jun 9, 2026
Rachel Schneider · Fire & Metal #2
Released
Jun 23, 2026
Jeanette Rose & Alexis Rune · Avalon University #1
Released
Jun 30, 2026
Alexis L. Menard · Darkest Divine #1
Released
Jul 7, 2026
Kalie Cassidy · The Siren Mage #2
Released
Jul 14, 2026
Mia Sheridan · Never the Roses
Released
Jul 16, 2026
Margaret Owen · Standalone
Released
Jul 21, 2026
Elise Kova · Arcana Academy #2
Released
Jul 21, 2026
Stacey McEwan · The Artisan Trilogy #2
Released
Aug 4, 2026
Hannah Nicole Maehrer · Assistant and the Villain #4
Released
Aug 4, 2026
Victoria S. Walsh · The Iron Hex Trilogy #1
Released
Aug 4, 2026
Emily Rath · Devour Me trilogy #1
Released
Aug 4, 2026
Brittney Arena · The Edge of Glass #2
Released
Aug 4, 2026
Carissa Broadbent · Crowns of Nyaxia #5 · Bloodborn Duet #1
Released
Aug 4, 2026
Vasilisa Drake · Kingdom of Dark Magic #1
Released
Aug 11, 2026
Gretchen Powell Fox · Shattered Crown #2
Released
Aug 18, 2026
Laura Thalassa · Bewitched series finale
Released
Aug 18, 2026
Alexandra Bracken · New duology #1
Released
Aug 18, 2026
Marion Blackwood · Flame and Thorns #3
Released
Aug 25, 2026
T. Kingfisher · Swordheart #2
Released
Sep 1, 2026
Stacey Marie Brown · Messengers of the Realm #1
Released
Sep 1, 2026
Rachel Gillig · The Stonewater Kingdom #2
Released
Sep 8, 2026
Lauren Palphreyman · Wolf King #3
Upcoming
Sep 8, 2026
Tessa Hale · Blood Bound #1
Upcoming
Sep 8, 2026
Penn Cole · The Kindred’s Curse Saga #4
Upcoming
Sep 8, 2026
Victoria Aveyard · The Lyrian Sea #1
Upcoming
Sep 8, 2026
L.J. Claren · The Selvaren #2
Upcoming
Sep 8, 2026
Lucy Jane Wood · Standalone
Upcoming
Sep 15, 2026
Jasmine Mas · Unsurvivable Love Duet #1
Upcoming
Sep 15, 2026
Freya Marske · Standalone
Upcoming
Sep 22, 2026
Stephanie Garber · Once Upon a Broken Heart Companion
Upcoming
Oct 6, 2026
LJ Andrews · Ever Seas #4
Upcoming
Oct 27, 2026
Sarah J. Maas · ACOTAR Book 6
Upcoming
Nov 3, 2026
Alexandra Kennington · Standalone
Upcoming
Nov 5, 2026
Abigail Owen · Standalone
Upcoming
Nov 10, 2026
Callie Hart · Fae & Alchemy #3
Upcoming
Nov 17, 2026
Blake Blessing · Standalone
Upcoming
Nov 24, 2026
Imani Erriu · Standalone
Upcoming
Dec 1, 2026
A.K. Mulford · Standalone
Upcoming
Dec 1, 2026
Jessie Mihalik · Silver & Blood #2
Upcoming
Dec 1, 2026
Kathleen Kitt · Standalone
Upcoming
Dec 3, 2026
Jaya Martin · The Lone Wolf #1
Upcoming
Jan 12, 2027
Sarah J. Maas · ACOTAR Book 7
Upcoming
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