Best New Romance Books of 2024

Romances are some of the most popular books to read in the summer while lounging at a pool, on the beach, or just relaxing at home. But with so many books to choose from it can be daunting. Kirsten and I want to make choosing your next romance easy so we gather a list of our favorite new romance books of 2024.
I divided the list by sweet, steamy, fantasy, as well as a few more so that you can choose a book to suit your mood. Don’t worry, every one of these books will give you the happily Ever After ending you need!
The Best New Romance Books of 2024
Each colorful block below represents the best book in a subgenre. Click on the arrow to reveal my “best” pick in any category. You’ll also be able to use a page jump to see more books in that section.
Best Summer Romance Book
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune- Click to read the review and see more in this category
Best Spicy Romance Book
Just for the Summer by Abby Jiminez- Click to read the review and see more in this category
Best Sweet Romance Book
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston – Click to read the review and see more books in this category.
Best Romantasy
The Love of My Afterlife by Kristy Greenwood- Click to read the review and see more in this category
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Best New Summer Romances

This Summer Will Be Different
Author: Carley Fortune
Year: 2024
Genre: Romance
More info: New York Times Bestselling Author
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
I love Carley Fortune’s wonderful style of writing and her perfect love stories and this book from the new release books may be my favorite book yet.
Lucy heads to Prince Edward Island to stay with her best friend for a week. When her friend’s flight is delayed, Lucy is left as a tourist and feels an immediate connection with the local who shows her around. Only after their amazing night together does she realize he is also her best friend Bridget’s little brother, Felix.
Felix and Lucy agree that this can never happen again because this was her best friend’s first rule: “Do not fall in love with my brother”. When Bridget disappears one week before her wedding, Lucy follows her back to PEI to try and help her friend and determine what made her flee from a man she loves. She might just have to deal with her won feelings as well.
Why Jackie loves it
Not only is this a wonderful romance novel, but the setting of Prince Edward Island has so many nods to Anne of Green Gables that my heart did a little song throughout the book. All the stars to this gem. #gifted
Find this book in: Best New Romance Books of 2024 / Best Beach Reads 2024 / Carley Fortune Books

Plot
Jessie and Hillary were best friends for years at camp and were supposed to return to become counselors together. Jessie is shocked when Hilary does not return with almost no explanation. Years later, Jessie is still working at the camp as the director when the owners’ children decide to sell the camp.
Jessie decides to have one last amazing summer at the camp with all the former campers invited back for a reunion. Hilary knows this is her last chance to have the summer she always wanted and rekindle her friendship with Jessie. But just like kids have camp drama and relationships, the adults are no better!
Why Jackie loves it
This book about summer camp reminds me so much of my childhood at camp. I was laughing so hard while reading this book, I had tears streaming down my face. This is a perfect summer read for anyone who went to camp.
Find this book in: Amazing Books About Camp / Best Beach Reads / Best New Romance Books of 2024
Best New Spicy Romances

Just for the Summer
Author: Abby Jimenez
Year: 2024
Genre: Romance
More info: April 2024 GMA Book Club Pick
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
The premise of this story is rather straightforward and sweet – Justin and Emma discover they both have a “curse” where people immediately find their soul mate AFTER dating them. To find their own happily ever afters, they decide to date each other and then break up.
Sounds fun and light, right? But it’s so much more! Each of them is going through some very serious family drama which adds intimacy and drama immediately to their relationship. Their relationships with the secondary characters also made my heart soar. The representations of friendship, family bonds, and found family really tugged at my heart.
Trigger Warnings
Depression
Why Kirsten loves it
The romance!! Omg the butterflies this story gave me. Justin and Emma’s relationship may be my favorite romance ever. The way they supported each other, cared for one another, and loved each other was perfection.
Find this book in: Beach Reads 2024 / Lake Books / New Romance Books 2024 / Best Books for Book Clubs to Read / The Best Books of 2024

Under Loch and Key
Author: Lana Ferguson
Year: 2024
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Keyanna “Key” MacKay is going to Scotland after her father’s death. She is looking for her estranged grandmother and answers to family secrets. With nobody left, she has nothing to lose.
Lachlan Greer has his own secrets. He has always been warned to stay away from any female Mackay. When Key and Lachlan meet, there is immediate animosity. Now, their secrets collide and they realize they might have to trust each other if they want to find any answers.
Their search brings them back centuries. Can they break a family curse? Maybe not all monsters are something to be afraid of.
Trigger Warnings
Parental death
Why Jackie loves it
This is a sweet and very spicy romance book. I love the setting, the search for the family curse, the romance, and the fantasy. It was more than I could have hoped for. If you love a fantasy romance book, this one will be right up your alley.
Find this book in: Best New Romance Books of 2024 / December 2024 Book Releases
Best New Sweet Romances

A Novel Love Story
Author: Ashley Poston
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Eileen Merriweather loves a great HEA storyline and her life can use some romances with a guaranteed Happily Ever After. Her fiance broke up with her a week before the wedding and left her to pick up all the pieces. She still has not recovered completely. To make matters worse, all her friends from her romance book club cannot make it to their annual retreat this year.
Eileen decides to go on her own, but her car breaks down and she finds herself inside her favorite fictional town of Eloraton. She has no idea how it happened, but she is inside a fictional town that is in limbo. They are stuck between the author’s previous book and the unfinished last story. When she meets the grumpy bookstore owner, she thinks that he must be part of the last story and she unknowingly starts changing things in the town.
Why Jackie loves it
Ashely Poston’s books are so original and this one was no exception. I love the idea of a romance story within a story. The book is magical without seeming impossible. It was delightful and difficult to put down #gifted
Find this book in: Grumpy Sunshine Romance / Best Beach Reads / Best Romance Books of 2024 / Best Adult Fantasy Novels / The Best Books of 2024

Funny Story
Author: Emily Henry
Year: 2024
Genre: Romance
More info: New York Times Bestseller
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Daphne loved to tell the story of her meet-cute with her fiance, Peter, until he broke up with her to be with his childhood best friend, Petra. She had moved to his hometown, into a house he bought, and she is stranded with nothing but a job as a children’s librarian- a job that she absolutely loves.
With no other options, Daphne moves in with miles, Desperate, she moves in with Miles, Petra’s ex-fiance until she can find a new place to live- preferably in a new city. As the two spend more time together and begin to heal their hearts, they realize that this can be the start of a new chapter.
Why Jackie loves it
Emily Henry always has unique romances that hit just the right spot. You will fall in love with Daphne and Miles, flaws and all!
Find this book in: Emily Henry Books / Books About Librarians / Beach Reads 2024/ New Romance Books 2024

The Rom-Commers
Author: Katherine Center
Year: 2024
Genre: Romance
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Emma Wheeler finally has a chance at the career as a screenwriter she has always dreamed of. She has a chance to re-write a script for Chalie Yeates, the famous screenwriter that is is mildly obsessed with, and with a push from her ajent/ best friend, she decides to give it a go. She is reluctant because her dad requires full-time care, but her younger sister agrees to help take care of their dad while she is gone.
When she arrives in LA, she quickly discovers that Charlie does not want any help writing his script and has no intentions of making the script good. In fact, he did not even know that she was coming to help. As Charlie reluctantly agrees to let Emma, he realizes there is more to life than just sci-fi /cowboy / hero movies and there may be room for love.
Why Jackie loves it
This romance about writers immediately caught my attention, but the characters’ flaws, as well as character development, made me love them both.
Find this book in: Best Rom-Com Romances / Grumpy Sunshine Books / Best New Romance Books
Fantasy Romance Books

The Love of My Afterlife
Author: Kirsty Greenwood
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: July 2024 GMA Book Club Pick
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Delphie has just died and is in her pj’s in the afterlife when she meets the man of her dreams. Her hilarious afterlife therapist, Merit, is obsessed with all things romance so she gives her the chance to return to her life with the caveat that she has ten days to find this mysterious man and get him to kiss her.
That would be easy except for the fact that she does not know his last name and cannot seem to find him anywhere. Even worse, her therapist seems to be hindering her progress rather than helping. Delphie reluctantly asks her grumpy downstairs neighbor to help her. Soon, Delphie is making friends, loving life, and regretting shutting everyone out her whole life.
Why Jackie loves it
Delphie reminds me of a more loveable Eleanor Oliphant. Thanks to the love-obsessed afterlife therapist, this book is one part love triangle mixed with a little bit of forced proximity, and a whole lot of laugh-out-loud rom-com!
Find this book in: Books Like Eleanor Oliphant / Romantic Comedy Books / Best Romance Books of 2024 / Adult Fantasy Romance Books / Best Adult Fantasy Novels / Giftable Books / The Best Books of 2024

Bride
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy romance
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Misery Lark is the daughter of a Vampyre councilman who is being forced into marriage with their mortal enemy (the Weres) to form a peace treaty between the two species. She has been living with humans and trying to live her life under the radar.
Now, she must move into Were territory with her husband, Lowe Moreland, the Alpha of the Weres. She also has her reasons for going into Were territory and as long as she can stay under the radar, she should be able to stay alive. After all, the last Vampyre/ Were marriage ended in a deadly and bloody battle. This paranormal romance is SPICY. If Ali Hazelwood’s last books made you blush, this one will give your face a sunburn.
Trigger Warnings
Violence, kidnapping
Why Jackie loves it
I feel like this is an adult version of Twilight if Bella fell in love with Jacob. Anyone who is “Team Jacob” will love this book. But more than that, I loved the depth of the characters and the intricacy of the plot without it feeling overwhelming.
Find this book in: Ali Hazelwood Books Ranked / Adult Fantasy Books / New Romance Books 2024/ Best New Fantasy Books of 2024 / Adult Fantasy Romance Books
Expert Tip
Are you looking for help in choosing your new romance book? I’ve got you covered.
- Have a look at who read each book. Are you a “Kirsten” or a “Jackie”? If you aren’t sure, there are a few books on this list we both read and loved.
- Check out the descriptions of the books and the “Why I liked it section”. This should give you a great idea of whether this book appeals to you.
- Still not sure? Check out the subheadings. Do you love spicy romance books? Do you love a sweet romance? I divided the books into smaller genres to help you pick a book you will love.
- Need more advice? Send me an email and I will give you a personalized book recommendation!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best new romance books of 2024?
There were so many wonderful romance books this year, it is so hard to pick just one! Let’s say that Just for the Summer by Abby Jiminez and Love of My Afterlife by Kristy Greenwood are neck and neck. If you are a camp person and want an adorable romance that will have you laughing out loud, Until Next Summer by Ali Brady should be your pick.
Epilogue
Did I include your favorite new romance book on this list? What was your favorite new romance book of 2024?

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