Let’s start October the right way… meaning we have to pick an amazing book to read to kick off the spooky month! From lady knights to finding out you have amnesia and forgot the man you married, these new romance books of October 2026 will have you laughing, crying, and swooning—one big roller coaster of emotions.
October is filled to the brim with incredible, heartwarming romance novels, like Peyton Corinne’s Undone, which is the fourth book in her best-selling hockey romance series, and Tessa Bailey’s new dystopian romance, Broken Rival (featuring a love triangle!). Let’s not forget that Ana Huang is returning to her soccer series with The Keeper. We’ll be pretty busy: there’s too much to read and not enough time. But I’m sure we’ll make it work.
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In this list, you’ll find more angsty, engrossing, and touching romance books out this month. Looking for a sapphic romance about a lady knight set in a Renaissance Faire? An influencer reliving her “day in the life” video in a Groundhog Day type of story? Or how about a writer and a critic sparring and falling in love? I’m a believer that there’s a book for everyone, so maybe you’ll find your next favorite here!
New Romance Books: October 2026
My Faire Lady by Haley J. Munroe
The perfect way to start the spookiest month is by reading a romance novel about a magical Renaissance Faire that is losing its magic, and the only person who can save it is a woman who doesn’t believe in it!
My Faire Lady brings all the cozy feels alongside plenty of magic, lady knights, and a sapphic romance to swoon over.
A Christmas Inn, Maine by Aaron Kyte
Even though October is barely starting, we sometimes have to think ahead. And the Christmas season is knocking on our door! If you’re excited for some holiday cheer, A Christmas Inn, Maine is the new release you’re looking for.
Recently dumped and jobless, Adam moves back to his hometown to take charge of renovating his aunt’s beloved inn, but he quickly realizes that if he wishes to reopen on Christmas Eve, he desperately needs help. Enter Graham, the too-kind and talented contractor who offers his help in exchange for a place to stay.
Once in a Timeline by Iman Hariri-Kia
In the era of influencers and day-in-the-life creators, Once in a Timeline will capture your heart with its easy-to-love plot and memorable characters.
Laia Grace is an up-and-coming New York lifestyle influencer. She crafts her days to perfectly fit the aesthetic she wants and films them for people to see. But one day, something glitches, and Laia realizes that she’s inside her latest “day in the life” video, in an infinite loop. With the help of a brooding man who is also trapped inside, they try to figure out how to exit this endless cycle.
Until Forever Ends by E. Salvador
E. Salvador returns to her beloved basketball romance series with Until Forever Ends, a childhood best friends to lovers romance. If you’ve been following the series since All I Need, you know we’ve been anticipating Gabby and Jagger’s story from day one.
Gabby and Jagger have been friends since childhood. And while they’ve been going through stuff separately, in the end, they always have had each other. That is, until one night changes everything between them.
Once, Again, Always by Amanda Gayle
Amanda Gayle’s debut romance is for anyone who loves second-chance romances with lots of yearning.
When Molly Graham wakes up in a hospital bed, she can’t remember the past six years of her life. She definitely doesn’t expect to be married to Aster Bishop, who she despised back in boarding school.
Confused and reluctant, she goes back home with him, ready to try to build her life again. But with secrets and the possibility of not being able to regain her memories, Molly questions whether she’s falling in love with the same person a second time around.
Bad Words by Ríoghnach Robinson
In Bad Words, you’ll get to meet author Parker Navarro, who thought his debut novel would take him places—until critic Selina Chan reviewed it. As you can imagine, things didn’t go as planned for him.
Now, four years later, they’re at it again: Parker is about to release his second novel and believes this is his final chance, so he doesn’t want his book to be anywhere near Selina. When her new review comes out, though, their sparring goes viral. While they’re enemies in public, behind closed doors, their relationship becomes something much deeper.
If you’re a reader who loves to read books inspired by the seasons, these cozy autumn romance novels will be perfect for this time of year.
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