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2024 is a big year forromancebook releases, andmany 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 continuesThe Ruinous Love Trilogyin June 2024, and the next installment in Lauren Asher’sLakefront Billionairesseries arrives this month. Well-known authors like Ali Hazelwood, Ashley Poston, andChristina Lauren also have new bookson 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.
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10Leather & Lark By Brynne Weaver
Release Date: June 11, 2025
June 2024 opens with one of themost-anticipated romance books of the entire year:Leather & Larkby Brynne Weaver. The sequel to 2023 BookTok favoriteButcher & Blackbird,Leather & Larkwill 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.
. After the viral success ofButcher & Blackbird,there’s little doubt that the sequel will be just as popular when it comes out.
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 ofButcher & 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 afterLeather & Lark.
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9Just Some Stupid Love Story By Katelyn Doyle
Katelyn Doyle’s debut,Just Some Stupid Love Story,arrives in June 2024— and the book is already getting fairly positive reviews onGoodreads. Pitched for fans ofEmily Henry’s books,Just Some Stupid Love Storysees 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.
8Pardon My Frenchie By Farrah Rochon
Best-selling author Farrah Rochon returns in June withPardon My Frenchie,a romance with a premise that sounds as sweet as it’s title and cover.Pardon My Frenchieis 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'.
Rochon rarely misses when it comes to romance, andPardon My Frenchiesounds every bit as fun as her former books.
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, andPardon My Frenchiesounds every bit as fun as her former books.
7Not In Love By Ali Hazelwood
Release Date: July 05, 2025
Ali Hazelwood made waves withBrideearlier this year, andthe best-selling romance author is returning withNot in Lovein June 2024.WhileBridedelved into the supernatural more than Hazelwood’s usual books,Not in Loveseems like a return to form. Like many of Hazelwood’s previous works,Not in Lovemixes romance and science. Judging by the book’s 4.11 averageGoodreadsrating, 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.
WhileBridedelved into the supernatural more than Hazelwood’s usual books,Not in Loveseems like a return to form.
The man leading this hostile takeover is Eli Killgore, and he wants more than just the company. According toNot 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.
6The Rom-Commers By Katherine Center
Katherine Center is known for books likeThings You Save in a FireandHow to Walk Away,andthe author is releasing a romance novel calledThe Rom-Commersin June 2024.The Rom-Commersfollows 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-Commerslives up to its title with this setup, and it’s not a release that romance readers will want to miss.
5The Art Of Catching Feelings By Alicia Thompson
Release Date: June 01, 2025
Baseball season is in full swing, and those looking for a romance novel to capture the excitement of the sport should look no further thanThe Art of Catching Feelingsby Alicia Thompson. Thompson’s latest is already garnering positive reviews onGoodreads, 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 Feelingsopens 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 Feelingssounds like the perfect summer read.
4Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher
Lauren Asher continues theLakefront Billionairesseries this June withLove Unwritten,the sequel toLove 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.
Telling a love story that seems destined to end in heartbreak,Love Unwrittenwill keep readers on their toes.
After the popularity ofLove Redesigned,Love Unwrittenpromises to be another success, especially among readers who enjoy billionaire romances. The June 2024 sequel’s 4.51 averageGoodreadsscore suggests it could be even better than its predecessor. Telling a love story that seems destined to end in heartbreak,Love Unwrittenwill 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.
3One-Star Romance By Laura Hankin
Author Laura Hankin is coming out with a romance book titledOne-Star Romancethis June, and its 4.28 averageGoodreadsrating bodes well for its success. An ideal choice for writers and avid readers,One-Star Romanceopens 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.
2A Novel Love Story By Ashley Poston
Release Date: June 02, 2025
Ashley Poston’s new romance book, aptly titledA Novel Love Story,hits shelves this June — andit’s another release that’s perfect for those who lose themselves in fictional worlds.A Novel Love Storyfollows avid readerEileen 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.
The story’s small-town vibes and magical elements help it stand out from other June 2024 book releases.
A Novel Love Storysounds 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.
1Tangled Up In You By Christina Lauren
Author duo Christina Lauren releasedThe Paradise Problem,one ofMay 2024’s most-anticipated book releases.The pair is following that withTangled Up In Youin June, the fourth installment in theMeant to Beseries. EachMeant to Bebook is written by a different author and reimagines a classic Disney tale. As its title suggests,Tangled Up in Youis taking onTangled.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 Yousounds like a compelling story of self-discovery in addition to a romance, and it’s not to be missed. It currently holds the highestGoodreadsrating of all fourMeant to Bebooks, so it sounds like a solid addition to the series. It’s one of manyromancebooks readers should keep an eye out for this summer.
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