10 Most Anticipated Romance Books Coming Out In June 2024

2024 is a big year for romance book releases, and many exciting new novels are hitting shelves in June. Romances make for quick summer reads, and many of the ones that come out during this season feature vacation and beach themes — though June promises intriguing tropes and premises for every type of reader. Whether they’re looking for dark love stories or lighthearted romps, there really is a romance novel for everyone in June. And the month features a great selection of books, from much-anticipated sequels to author debuts.

Brynne Weaver continues The Ruinous Love Trilogy in June 2024, and the next installment in Lauren Asher’s Lakefront Billionaires series arrives this month. Well-known authors like Ali Hazelwood, Ashley Poston, and Christina Lauren also have new books on the horizon. There is no shortage of romance to look forward to in June, so fans of the genre should start adding books to their TBR piles. There’s a lot to cover, even beyond the most-anticipated June romance releases.

10 Leather & Lark By Brynne Weaver

Release Date: June 4, 2024

June 2024 opens with one of the most-anticipated romance books of the entire year: Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver. The sequel to 2023 BookTok favorite Butcher & Blackbird, Leather & Lark will return readers to this familiar world and the realm of dark romance. Weaver’s 2024 release will follow Lachlan Kane as he balances working at his leather shop with contract killing — and tries his best to move away from the latter. Helping Lark Montague seems like his only way out of his violent profession, but her request goes beyond tracking down a killer; Lachlan also has to marry her.

Their complicated situation sounds like a promising setup for a book full of mystery, murder, and romance — and readers can probably expect the latter to start out as a performance, then blossom into something more. After the viral success of Butcher & Blackbird, there’s little doubt that the sequel will be just as popular when it comes out. Hopefully, it will set the stage for a gripping finale as well, as there’s still one book left in Weaver’s trilogy after Leather & Lark.

9 Just Some Stupid Love Story By Katelyn Doyle

Release Date: June 4, 2024

Katelyn Doyle’s debut, Just Some Stupid Love Story, arrives in June 2024 — and the book is already getting fairly positive reviews on Goodreads. Pitched for fans of Emily Henry’s books, Just Some Stupid Love Story sees a second-chance romance unfolding when its main characters reconnect at their high school reunion. And 15 years after their break-up, Molly and Seth couldn’t be more different. Molly writes rom-coms, while Seth is a divorce attorney. Ironically, Seth is the one who believes in the power of love. Molly thinks it’s all spectacle.

When the two spend a drunken night together at their high school reunion, they decide to bet on which couples will survive until their next reunion. The catch? They’re one of the pairs they’re betting on. Seth believes he can win Molly over, while she remains steadfast that they’ll never work. Thus begins an entertaining rom-com that’s likely as gripping as the ones Molly works on. Doyle’s debut sounds charming and fun. The reunion also takes place in Florida, giving it an ideal backdrop for some summer reading.

8 Pardon My Frenchie By Farrah Rochon

Release Date: June 4, 2024

Best-selling author Farrah Rochon returns in June with Pardon My Frenchie, a romance with a premise that sounds as sweet as it’s title and cover. Pardon My Frenchie is an enemies-to-lovers story pitched for fans of Abby Jiminez, and it sees two dogs bringing together its main couple. The novel follows Ashanti Wright, who owns her own dog-boarding business, and Thaddeus Sims, who doesn’t consider himself a “dog person.” But when Thaddeus’ grandmother moves into a senior living facility, he takes her poodle, Puddin’.

When Puddin’ shares a dog treat with Ashanti’s French bulldog, Duchess, the whole thing goes viral and pushes Ashanti and Thaddeus together. As one might guess, the dog owners eventually catch feelings for each other as well, setting off a sweet romance story that’s perfect for dog lovers. Rochon rarely misses when it comes to romance, and Pardon My Frenchie sounds every bit as fun as her former books.

7 Not In Love By Ali Hazelwood

Release Date: June 11, 2024

Ali Hazelwood made waves with Bride earlier this year, and the best-selling romance author is returning with Not in Love in June 2024. While Bride delved into the supernatural more than Hazelwood’s usual books, Not in Love seems like a return to form. Like many of Hazelwood’s previous works, Not in Love mixes romance and science. Judging by the book’s 4.11 average Goodreads rating, it’s successful in doing so. The author’s latest follows biotech engineer Rue Siebert as she grapples with a “hostile takeover” at Kline, the food science start-up where she works.

The man leading this hostile takeover is Eli Killgore, and he wants more than just the company. According to Not in Love‘s synopsis, Eli’s attracted to Rue — but their business situation renders their love forbidden. This doesn’t prevent them from having an affair. And while they seem confident in their ability to end things once the company business is settled, it seems more probable they’ll wind up falling for each other in the end. Fans of the forbidden romance trope will no doubt eat up this June release. It also sounds perfect for any science lovers looking for a lighthearted read.

6 The Rom-Commers By Katherine Center

Release Date: June 11, 2024

Katherine Center is known for books like Things You Save in a Fire and How to Walk Away, and the author is releasing a romance novel called The Rom-Commers in June 2024. The Rom-Commers follows aspiring screenwriter Emma Wheeler, who gets the chance to pen a script for her idol, Charlie Yates. Unfortunately, there’s some truth to the adage “never meet your heroes.” Emma quickly realizes that Charlie isn’t interested in working with her. He also isn’t interested much in love, and it shows in his own screenwriting.

Refusing to give up on her dreams, Emma pushes Charlie to see her talent — and to find the value in love. Despite Emma and Charlie’s rocky start, it sounds like they might help each other locate the love they’ve been writing about all this time. The Rom-Commers lives up to its title with this setup, and it’s not a release that romance readers will want to miss.

5 The Art Of Catching Feelings By Alicia Thompson

Release Date: June 18, 2024

Baseball season is in full swing, and those looking for a romance novel to capture the excitement of the sport should look no further than The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson. Thompson’s latest is already garnering positive reviews on Goodreads, landing a 4.06 average rating ahead of its June release. It also boasts a stunning cover and a fun narrative, so there’s really no reason to skip this one. The Art of Catching Feelings opens with recent divorcee Daphne Brink heckling a famous baseball player at one of his games.

Feeling guilty after said baseball player breaks down, Daphne apologizes on social media — but she fails to properly identify herself. Thinking she’s just another fan, Chris strikes up a conversation with her, and things spiral from there. As sparks fly between the pair, Daphne must decide whether she’s going to be honest with Chris about her hurtful words, even if it means risking their blossoming relationship. A tense story that explores the dynamics between sports players and their fans, The Art of Catching Feelings sounds like the perfect summer read.

4 Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher

Release Date: June 18, 2024

Lauren Asher continues the Lakefront Billionaires series this June with Love Unwritten, the sequel to Love Redesigned. The second installment will follow different characters — Rafael and Ellie — as they come to terms with their unpredictable feelings for one another. For all intents and purposes, Rafael and Ellie shouldn’t work. Rafael is a billionaire, divorcee, and father. Ellie is his child’s nanny and a songwriter, whose employment situation is vastly different from Rafael’s workaholic lifestyle. The pair tolerate one another, but a vacation changes their feelings. It also raises questions about whether they could truly last.

After the popularity of Love Redesigned, Love Unwritten promises to be another success, especially among readers who enjoy billionaire romances. The June 2024 sequel’s 4.51 average Goodreads score suggests it could be even better than its predecessor. Telling a love story that seems destined to end in heartbreak, Love Unwritten will keep readers on their toes. Hopefully, the tensions will lead to a happy ending. They’ll likely leave readers eager for the next installment in Asher’s series as well.

3 One-Star Romance By Laura Hankin

Release Date: June 18, 2024

Author Laura Hankin is coming out with a romance book titled One-Star Romance this June, and its 4.28 average Goodreads rating bodes well for its success. An ideal choice for writers and avid readers, One-Star Romance opens with an author named Natalie acting as maid of honor at her friend’s wedding — and realizing the best man, Rob, gave her book a one-star review. This revelation kills any goodwill between them, but they’re free of any awkwardness once the wedding is over. Unfortunately, they run into each other repeatedly over the years, as both of their friends reach new milestones together.

And over the course of their lives, they begin to develop an unlikely relationship with one another. Hankin’s rom-com has all the workings of an entertaining story, and it’s bound to leave readers rooting for its main couple by the end. It’s an unconventional setup for an enemies-to-romance story, but that’s precisely why it’s so great.

2 A Novel Love Story By Ashley Poston

Release Date: June 25, 2024

Ashley Poston’s new romance book, aptly titled A Novel Love Story, hits shelves this June — and it’s another release that’s perfect for those who lose themselves in fictional worlds. A Novel Love Story follows avid reader Eileen Merriweather as she finds herself transported to the setting of her favorite romance series. Eloraton is the ideal place when Eileen arrives, but it’s stuck in time. Eileen believes it’s her duty to help the town reach its happy ending — and when she realizes there’s someone else who doesn’t belong there, she begins to think she’s destined for happily ever after as well.

A Novel Love Story sounds charming, atmospheric, and fun. It has all the ingredients for a gripping romance that leaves readers feeling warm and fuzzy by its end. The story’s small-town vibes and magical elements help it stand out from other June 2024 book releases. It’s worth checking out for its unique premise alone.

1 Tangled Up In You By Christina Lauren

Release Date: June 25, 2024

Author duo Christina Lauren released The Paradise Problem, one of May 2024’s most-anticipated book releases. The pair is following that with Tangled Up In You in June, the fourth installment in the Meant to Be series. Each Meant to Be book is written by a different author and reimagines a classic Disney tale. As its title suggests, Tangled Up in You is taking on Tangled. The novel follows Ren, a sheltered young adult who finally leaves her homestead to attend Corona College. There she meets Fitz, whose entire life is already planned out — though his blueprint doesn’t account for Ren’s arrival.

When the two find themselves embarking on a road trip together, they realize that their lives may go in a different direction than they initially hoped. Tangled Up in You sounds like a compelling story of self-discovery in addition to a romance, and it’s not to be missed. It currently holds the highest Goodreads rating of all four Meant to Be books, so it sounds like a solid addition to the series. It’s one of many romance books readers should keep an eye out for this summer.

Source: Goodreads