New romance novels debut in July‑August 2026

A wave of romance titles arrived in mid‑2026, spanning July and August releases. July’s highlights include Stacey McEwan’s sequel *A Forsaken Prophecy*, set in a world of magic and gangsters, and a thriller about a cardiologist drawn to a mysterious younger man. August’s list features Bal Khabra’s *Embrace*, a study‑group romance between a hockey player and his coach’s daughter, Zac Hammett’s *International Relations*, a diplomatic‑marriage comedy, and Holly Michelle’s *You’ll Be the Death of Me*, a after‑life‑admin ghost story. The selections showcase a mix of contemporary romance, fantastical premises, and humor, targeting summer readers looking for fresh, genre‑blending stories.