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Romance is having a perpetual moment. The Heated Rivalry train shows no signs of stopping. It’s the latest in a series of beloved romance adaptations, and readers are always hungry for more. If you’re starting from zero and want to see what’s out there currently (as well as reading classic romances), every month is a new opportunity. For more seasoned readers, there are plenty of plots, settings, and tropes to satisfy all types of readers.
Though the romance train is always chugging along, the month of Valentine’s Day is a fun time for a romance author’s book to come out. Alongside Black History Month, romance is in the air. It’s an exciting month to both challenge yourself to read more diversely and dive into the joyful escapism of romance novels. This month, there’s a fun mix between sports-adjacent stories, contemporary novels, and historical fun.
 Peaches and Pucks by M.A. Wardell (February 3)When English teacher Harry is joined by P.E. teacher Darius on a trip for the boys’ hockey team, he’s about at the end of his rope. He can barely deal with seeing Darius in school, much less spending a night with him. Darius is of course intrigued by and kind of in love with Harry. In this “cheeky hockey novella,” the sparks between these two men become impossible to deny. |
All Access members, read on for nine more romance books out in February, including speculative romance, historical romance, and contemporary romance.
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.For the latest romance discussion, you can keep up with Book Riot’s When in Romance podcast. You can also peruse romance and queer romance books coming out in 2026. And finally, check out these books to cure your Heated Rivalry hangover.
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