Contemporary:
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron – out 3/2/2021; the cover is gorgeous, the heroine was introduced in Farah’s debut novel, The Chai Factor and I’m excited for her story.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert – out 3/9/2021; I adored the first two books in this series and am eager to delve into the final book.
How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole – out 5/25/2021; I mean, just look at that gorgeous cover. I’ll pretty much read anything Alyssa writes and this one is no exception.
Love at First by Kate Clayborn – out 2/23/2021; I adore her books, Kate writes the most gorgeous prose, super excited for this one.
Make it Sweet by Kristen Callihan – 2/23/2021; I adore Kristen’s books as well, she is amazing with the slow burn.
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston – out 6/1/2021; I adored her debut so much, I can’t wait to see what she does with her second release.
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier – out 3/30/2021; the cover is gorgeous and the blurb gives off major enemies to lovers vibes which is totally my jam.
The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon – out 8/17/2021; LOVE the cover and adored the first book in this series.
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon – out 1/26/2021; another enemies to lovers trope which sounds very promising.
The Intimacy Experiment by Rose Danan – out 4/6/2021; I love how sex positive her first book was and based on the blurb, this one promises to bring more of the same.
To Good to be Real by Melonie Johnson – out 7/6/2021; the premise sounds so unique and charming.
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle – out 4/6/2021; adored her debut and can’t wait to see what this one holds.
Slow Burn by Olivia Dade (cover not available yet) – out 6/15/2021; I mean, the title is Slow Burn which is basically my favorite and it’s Olivia Dade who I love. There’s not even a blurb yet but I’m still excited for it!
Historical Romance:
Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas – out 7/27/2021; Kleypas is such a reliable author and her books always deliver. I’ve loved reading about the Wallflowers offspring finding love.
The Bride Bet by Tessa Dare – out 2/9/2021; the blurb sounds so delightful and charming.
The Devil Comes Courting by Courtney Milan – out 2/9/2021; full disclosure, I haven’t read the first two books in this series yet but you can be sure that by the time February rolls around, I will have rectified that.
The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St. George – out 1/26/2021; that cover alone is enough to make me put it on this list but the blurb doesn’t hurt either.
The Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe – out 3/9/2021; I discovered Joanna Shupe in 2020 and her newest series sounds amazing.
I also want to add that Sarah MacLean is starting a new series this year, titled Hell’s Belles. The first book is currently untitled and has no cover yet but is due out 8/24/2021.
PNR:
Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder – out 1/26/2021; I can’t take my eyes off the cover but more than that, the blurb promises one hell of a ride, full of intrigue and romance.
Last Guard by Nalini Singh – 7/20/2021; It’s Nalini Singh. I’ll read anything she writes, end of story. She also has a new Guild Hunters novel due out in 2021 but no title or release date is available yet. But you can be sure, I’ll be reading it as soon as it’s out!
These are just a few of the books that I’m looking forward to in 2021. As you can see, contemporary ranks high on the list! I’d love to know what books are on your radar for the coming year!
Norma says
2021 is shaping up to be a great year. I’ve been in such a funk, reading and otherwise. I’m so excited to see so many books I want to read. So many new or newer to me authors as well.
Kareni says
Ooh, some tempting choices!
I’m looking forward to the next Murderbot novel (Martha Wells) and also Witness for the Dead (Katherine Addison’s next book in the world of The Goblin Emperor) and Patricia Briggs’ next Alpha and Omega book and….