February 2026 Romance Book Releases
February is shaping up to be an unforgettable month for romance readers. From steamy rom-coms and enemies-to-lovers tension to dark mafia, romantasy, and emotionally charged second-chance love stories, February 2026 is stacked with must-read releases.
Below are the romance books releasing this month, listed in publication order, so you can plan your TBR with ease.
Petty in Pink by L.J. Shen
Expected publication: 3 February 2026
Series: The Devil Wears Black (Valentine’s Day spin-off)
Return to the bestselling world of The Devil Wears Black in this Valentine’s Day novella where casual turns complicated fast. Layla Schmidt has mastered keeping love at arm’s length, content with a no-strings arrangement with Grant Gerwig. But when an impulsive night leads to a surprise pregnancy, emotions neither of them planned for come crashing in.
Witty, emotional, and full of L.J. Shen’s signature angst, Petty in Pink proves that even the most carefully laid plans can unravel.
Of Ink and Alchemy (Black Rabbit #1) by Sloane St. James
Expected publication: 3 February 2026
Series: Black Rabbit #1
Kelly Everhart has always trusted Logan Teller, her mentor and the man now running the Black Rabbit tattoo shop. When playful tension shifts into something darker and far more dangerous, Kelly finds herself falling hard.
But anonymous messages start appearing, messages containing secrets only a few people could know. As obsession and desire blur together, Kelly must decide whether Logan is the man she can trust… or the one she should fear.
Dark, twisted, and intoxicating, Of Ink and Alchemy is a must-read for fans of morally grey heroes.
Just for the Cameras (Bay Area Players #1) by Meghan Quinn
Expected publication: 3 February 2026
Series: Bay Area Players #1
Graydon St. John avoids the spotlight at all costs. Maple Baker thrives in it, especially when it comes to protecting her beloved flamingos. When a PR stunt pairs them together for a zoo outreach program, fake flirting quickly turns into very real chemistry.
Packed with banter, slow-burn tension, and laugh-out-loud moments, this grumpy-meets-sunshine sports romance is pure Meghan Quinn magic.
Dance of Monsters by Jagger Cole
Expected publication: 5 February 2026
She asked the wrong man for help and stepped straight into his world of power and control. Vaughn Bancroft is a monster in a tailored suit, and once he has her, he refuses to let go.
As desire awakens something dark inside her, she realises monsters don’t just destroy — they claim. Dance of Monsters is a fully standalone dark mafia romance with a guaranteed HEA.
And Now, Back to You (Heartstrings #2) by B.K. Borison
Expected publication: 10 February 2026
Series: Heartstrings #2
Jackson Clark thrives on order. Delilah Stewart lives for chaos. When two rival meteorologists are forced to work together covering the storm of the century, sparks fly in more ways than one.
What begins as reluctant teamwork turns into an unexpected friendship and then something far deeper. Warm, witty, and emotional, this opposites-attract romance is perfect for readers who love banter with heart.
Promise Me (Sinful Manor #2) by Sara Cate
Expected publication: 10 February 2026
Series: Sinful Manor #2
Fifteen years ago, Declan Barclay let the love of his life walk away. Now Colin is back and engaged to someone else.
With only seven days before the wedding, Declan must decide whether to risk everything for a second chance or lose Colin forever. Emotional, angsty, and full of longing, Promise Me is a powerful MM second-chance romance.
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
Expected publication: 10 February 2026
Viola Bowen and Jesse Andrews have never gotten along. Now they’re forced into a winter retreat that traps them together and forces them to confront years of unresolved tension.
Short, spicy, and packed with Hazelwood’s signature charm, this enemies-to-lovers novella is perfect for readers wanting a quick, fiery read.
Quiet Ones (Hellbent #3) by Penelope Douglas
Expected publication: 24 February 2026
Series: Hellbent #3
Quinn has spent her life under the watchful eyes of controlling men. Lucas Morrow was the one who always saw her, until he disappeared.
Now he’s back, older and dangerous, with secrets that could destroy them both. Dark, tense, and emotionally charged, Quiet Ones continues the Hellbent series with Penelope Douglas’s signature intensity.
Cruel Savior (Ruthless Arrangements #1) by Lilith Vincent
Expected publication: 25 February 2026
Series: Ruthless Arrangements #1
She saved his life. Now he owns her fate.
When an arranged marriage ties her to Vincenzo Vici, a ruthless assassin from a rival mafia family, vengeance and desire collide. Dark, obsessive, and seductive, Cruel Savior is a standalone mafia romance that delivers intense passion and high stakes.
February 2026 is delivering romance in every shade — from lighthearted banter to dark obsession. Which release are you most excited to read?
