Most Anticipated Romance Novels of 2022
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
Kenna Rowan has just served five years in prison for a horrible mistake and, upon returning to her hometown, is hoping to rekindle all the relationships that were left in tatters, most importantly that of her four-year-old daughter. But despite all of Kenna’s attempts to prove herself a good mom, almost everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to keep her away. Everyone except the local bartender, Ledger Ward. Slowly, Ledger and Kenna build a connection, one that threatens the trust she is so desperately trying to gain from everyone else. Kenna must find a way to reconcile her mistakes and build a future for herself and those she loves.
Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
From the author of The Ex Talk, a TV meteorologist and her sports reporter co-worker attempt to reunite their divorced bosses, catching feelings for each other along the way.
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
Alizeh is nothing but an inconsequential servant in the eyes of the world, but the crown prince, Kamran, can’t keep his eyes off her. When prophecies foretelling of the king’s death begin to circulate, no one is more surprised than the prince to learn that Alizeh is none other than the long-lost heir to an ancient kingdom forced into hiding. Will this turn his kingdom—and his world—upside down?
Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson
The night of Dia de los Muertos finds business-driven Ramón and celebrity chef Julieta locking lips in what was thought to be a passionate-yet-temporary hookup. But when Julieta discovers Ramón, the son of the fast-food tycoon who stole her mother’s taco recipe, is the new landlord of her struggling taqueria, she must learn to work alongside a man she is irresistibly attracted to. As the pair struggles to balance the rising tensions in their San Diego community, they’ll decide: Is it all worth it for the sake of their love?
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
Savannah Cade is an editor at a publishing house that absolutely loathes romance novels. So when the editor-in-chief of the most esteemed romance imprint nationwide asks to see the romance manuscript she’s been working on in secret, Savannah has to hide it in her office to keep her company from finding out. But someone has left notes in the margins of her work, and very critical ones at that. When the editor-in-chief has the same harsh critiques, Savannah has no choice but to seek out the mystery person. February 15
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
What happens when you learn your wife’s entire life is a lie? Let Emma explain, but first, she’ll have to tell you about the other love of her life. That’s Rosie Walsh’s heartbreaking love story-meets-gripping thriller. March 1
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Lines between friendship and flirtation blur when a local ladies’ man and king crab fisherman accidentally falls for his best friend. March 1
Sadie on a Plate by Amanda Elliot
A rising-star chef, Sadie (and her modern, mouthwatering takes on Jewish cuisine) lands a coveted spot on her favorite cooking competition show. On the plane to New York, she meets Luke, with whom she has sizzling chemistry. But when she spots him on set the next day, she’ll have to ignore the tension between them as she fights for her career, cooking stardom and self-discovery. March 15
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma
Both Kareena Mann and Prem Verma have a stake in convincing the other that they’re soulmates—Kareena’s deal with her father to keep him from selling her mother’s house hinges on her getting engaged within four months and Prem’s mission to build a local community health center is relying on Kareena’s aunties’ deep pockets to fund it. What began as a mutual hatred between the two slowly turns into something more. March 15
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick
Alex Blackwood and Molly Parker couldn’t be more different. Alex is flirty and headstrong, while Molly is awkward and quiet. But when Alex’s girlfriend breaks up with her for being selfish, she is desperate to find a way to prove her wrong and win her back. This is where Molly comes in, with her hopeless crush on cool-girl Nora Myers. Alex takes Molly under her wings to help her get the girl of her dreams. Along the way though, Alex and Molly begin to wonder if they’re falling for each other instead. April 5
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Two worlds collide when sophisticated doctor Alexis Montgomery and laid-back carpenter Daniel Grant strike up a casual yet chemistry-riddled relationship. Despite the 10 years Alexis has on Daniel and the pressure to carry her family’s world-renowned surgeon legacy, she can’t help but be drawn to him and his casual disposition. As much as she wants to join his world, it would mean turning her back on her family and the lives she could save. How can she possibly choose? April 19
Flirting with Fate by J.C. Cervantes
The women in Ava Granados’ family have passed down magic for generations, but when it comes time for Ava to receive it, she’s stuck in a car accident with a mystery boy. Nana’s blessing to Ava is accidentally given to the boy instead, and in order to get her share of the magic back, Ava must befriend him. For guarded Ava, she worries this may end with her getting hurt and wonders if it’s worth the risk. April 19
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
A YA debut from the author of bestselling romances Red, White & Royal Blue, Chloe is an 18-year-old going after the valedictorian title she’s always wanted. The only one who stands in the way: everyone’s favorite small-town prom queen, Shara Wheeler. But Shara disappears after kissing Chloe, the high school quarterback and the bad boy next door. The tree of them will follow Shara’s clues and secrets as they look for her along the way. May 3
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Nora Stephens is a cutthroat literary agent who accepts an invitation from her younger sister to take a month-long trip to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, a quaint town far away from the New York City bustle Nora loves. But her work—and one brooding NYC editor named Charlie Lastra—seem to follow her everywhere. As the two see more of each other, a bond begins to grow that threatens to expose the facade they’ve worked hard to create. May 3
Set on You by Amy Lea
Trailblazing fitness influencer Crystal Chen is not one to shy away from a challenge. So when cocky firefighter Scott Richie begins frequenting her gym, the pair butt heads as they battle for dominance. Then they cross paths at their grandparents’ engagement party, and now, what was originally a fiery gym flirtation, is so much more. When a photo of the two goes viral in all the wrong ways, their growing relationship is put to the ultimate test. May 10
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Lily Wilder, daughter of a notorious treasure hunter, is resourceful and down to business, using the maps left by the father who abandoned her to guide tourists on fake treasure hunts in order to pay the bills. But she’s thrown for a loop when the man she once loved and his friends come sidling through her campsite. Leo Grady is desperate to leave his past behind, and upon seeing Lily, he’s hoping to rekindle their relationship. When their trip goes awry, will they work together, risking their lives and their hearts? May 17
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta
Mack has been crushing on Karim for as long as he can remember, fueled by his hopeless romantic tendencies that he no-doubt acquired while growing up on the film sets of his dad’s job. When Mack’s dad decides to move them to Scotland for a new project, Mack has to come to terms with the difficulty of long-distance relationships. Things begin to change when he meets Fin, an actor from the set whose fearlessness and confidence turn Mack’s world upside down. May 24
Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
Joseph S. Kingsley has just inherited his father’s legacy as American royalty, adored for their political and military service. But his reckless and free-spirited nature doesn’t fit the role he’s supposed to play. When he crosses paths with Cate Cooper, a highly sought-after model who doesn’t feel like she belongs, the attraction is immediate and intense. But with both of their lives in the spotlight and a rumored curse surrounding the Kinglsey family, is it possible for their relationship to survive? May 31
Flip the Script by Lyla Lee
Hana has just landed a starring role in a new K-drama, and she’s completely confident that there’s nothing she can’t handle, even her fake boyfriend and heartthrob co-star, Bryan Yoon. But when the producers of the show decide to hire another lead actress to challenge Hana’s own role as the love interest, things start to get messy. May 31
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
Sara Foster and Emilie Dubois each have a past of their own, carrying damage that they’d much rather keep hidden. When the two women first meet at the high-end restaurant, Yerba Buena—Sara as the renowned bartender and Emilie as the flower arranger—there is no denying the sparks that fly. But when their pasts, and the choices they’ve made, begin to catch up with them, Sara and Emilie must decide if their blossoming romance can overpower it all. May 31
Those Summer Nights by Laura Silverman
With a dream-crushing soccer injury and the not-so-great decisions she’s made since, Hannah’s path in life has been derailed, landing her in boarding school. She wants nothing more than to be distracted and gets a summer job at Bonanza, the local entertainment center. But between a handsome and charming coworker, her brother’s best friend (who is a lot hotter than she remembered), and an ex-best friend, can Hannah reconcile her old life amid her budding new one. June 7
The Lifestyle by Taylor Hahn
With a loving husband, great friends and a high-end job at a prestigious law firm, Georgina Wagman’s life is seemingly perfect. But that all gets thrown out the window when she discovers her husband’s affair. For Georgina, divorce is not an option. So she comes up with an idea that might just save her marriage and reignite their passion: becoming swingers. She thinks she has it figured out, until she runs into a college ex at her very first swinger party. Their reconnection leaves Georgina with an important decision to make—one that her happiness hinges upon. June 7
Corinne by Rebecca Morrow
When the only life you’ve ever known is suddenly ripped away, the easiest thing to do is move on and build a new life for yourself. This is precisely what Corinne Callahan has done after being ostracized by her fundamentalist church and isolated from her family. But despite the good life she’s built for herself since, Corinne can’t help but yearn for what—and who—she left behind. Told over the span of 15 years, this intimate story follows Corinne as she risks everything for a man she just can’t seem to shake. July 12
For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa
Chef Nina Lyon has wanted nothing more than to rise to fame in the male-dominated culinary world, paving the way for other women to do the same. So being the co-host of a competitive cooking show is precisely how she’s going to achieve that. That is, unless, famous restaurateur, and Nina’s co-host, Leo O’Donnell doesn’t drive her absolutely crazy first. Despite being at each other’s throats, and after being put in a compromising situation, Nina and Leo end up partaking in a publicity stunt secret romance in order to save their careers. July 26
Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim
Sophie Go has just returned to her home in Toronto following a three-year education at a professional matchmaking school—or so everyone thinks. When it’s revealed that Sophie never actually graduated, she quickly becomes an outcast, unable to find work. That is until she stumbles upon a secret club of bachelor senior citizens in her condo complex. After convincing them to hire her, Sophie’s matchmaking skills are put to the test as she learns about their deep-rooted heartache and loneliness. August 16 Next, the best thriller books of all time.
