Most anticipated romance books of spring 2024, as chosen by the Amazon Editors
We have our spring cut out for us, romance readers! Trying to narrow down the list of romances we’re most excited about is next to impossible, but below are just a few that we’ve been lucky enough to read or can’t wait to start. For more Amazon Editors’ romance picks, check out Best Romance Books of the Month, and for more books across genres, take a look at our Most Anticipated of Spring across all categories, or our Best Books of the Month.
If you are into stories that take you on an emotional roller coaster in the best possible way, this one is for you. I laughed, cried, and gripped my heart from the tenderness of this more-than-a-romance love story. Author Abby Jimenez has this canny ability to weave complex storylines into her romantic plots, creating an emotional depth that is unmatched. I didn’t know it was possible, but Jimenez takes her amazing storytelling to the next level with Emma and Justin. Just for the Summer is in the running to be one of my favorite romances of the year. (On sale April 2, 2024.) —Kami Tei, Amazon Editor
In Sarah Adams’ new sports romantic comedy, agent Nora’s career hinges on saving the career of NFL tight end Derek Pender. It’s the opportunity she’s been waiting for, with one catch. Derek is her sexy college ex-boyfriend who she dumped with no explanation. Needless to say, all is not forgiven. This book has some of my favorite tropes—second-chance romance, accidental marriage—and in Sarah Adams’ deft hands, this book is sexy and so much fun. (On sale April 2, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
In this rom-com from debut author Etta Easton, a struggling event planner and a hotshot astronaut agree to fake date and live together (yay for forced proximity!) in the three months leading up to his space take-off. But the longer they’re in each other’s orbit, the harder it is to resist the gravitational pull between them. (On sale April 9, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
In my opinion, a new Emily Henry book release warrants a holiday. In her sparkling new romance, Funny Story, Daphne and Miles become unfortunate, unexpected roommates after their partners leave them…for each other. When they receive an invite to their exes’ wedding, pretending to date seems like a deserved dose of revenge. This book has all the trademarks we expect from Henry—charm, wit, beautiful scenery, the list goes on and on. But it’s also a departure from her previous books. Daphne and Miles don’t have a shared history, and it’s a delight watching their journey as they discover each other for the first time. This book is a feast for the senses (and the heart), and I didn’t want it to end. (On sale April 23, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
This is New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang’s fourth book in the Kings of Sin series. Her last release, King of Greed, was an Amazon Editors' Pick and was selected as one of the top romance books of 2023. This series is all about filthy rich men and the women who drive them crazy. Emotion-filled and sensual, this forced-proximity romance is sure to make you want to grab the first three books in the series if you haven't, and anxiously await the next three books that are promised to be released in the near future. (On sale April 30, 2024.) —Kami Tei, Amazon Editor
The Bachelorette star and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Brown has written a frenemies romantic comedy featuring a wild wedding road trip. In the words of bestselling author Abby Jimenez, “A fun, fast, epic rom-com.” Say no more. (On sale May 7, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
From the New York Times bestselling author of Meet Me at the Lake and Every Summer After comes a new romance perfect for a summer escape. While Lucy is vacationing on Prince Edward Island, she has an intense night with a local, Felix. But it turns out Felix is her best friend Bridget’s younger brother. Despite promising never to repeat that night, their chemistry is undeniable. In the words of romance author Annabel Monaghan (Nora Goes Off Script), “This one will you breathless.” (On sale May 7, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
From the author of Mrs. Nash’s Ashes comes a rom-com about Gretchen, a fake medium, who’s hired to investigate a haunted sheep farm. It should be an easy con. But as it turns out, the property is owned by a hot farmer skeptical of Gretchen’s “powers,” and there is actually a ghost who’s more than eager to communicate. I’m haunted by my excitement to read this book (couldn’t resist). In the words of New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune, “Sarah Adler nails the ultimate rom-com alchemy.” (On Sale April 30, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
Perfect for baseball season, You Should Be So Lucky is a queer mid-century romance that follows baseball player Eddie O’Leary, who’s in the worst slump of his career, and Mark Bailey, the reluctant reporter assigned to cover him. I can’t wait for this slow burn, grumpy/sunshine romance from an author that Julie Quinn (bestselling author of the Bridgerton series) called “a spectacularly talented writer.” (On Sale May 7, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
Every time I look at this cover, I’m giddy, excited, and crave a daiquiri (and a vacation)—and these are also the feelings I have in anticipation of Christina Lauren’s latest romance. From the author of The True Love Experiment (among others), The Paradise Problem follows Anna and West, practical strangers, who get married to access subsidized housing in college. They go their separate ways until, years later, it turns out they’re not divorced like Anna thought, and West needs a big favor in order to access a sizable family inheritance. Just in time for summer, I can’t wait to dive into this romance with some of my favorite tropes—fake marriage and forced proximity. (On sale May 14, 2024.) —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
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