Romance Release Radar: March 2026

Hello, book lovers! Can you believe we are already heading into a new month? Spring is peaking around the corner, and while the flowers here aren’t quite ready to bloom might be starting to bloom, the romance releases for March are truly in full flower. This month is packed with heavy hitters, from the queens of small-town charm to the masters of dark, high-stakes tension.

Whether you’re looking for a laugh-out-loud comedy or a story that will make you stay up until 2:00 AM turning pages, March has a seat at the table for you. Get those pre-orders ready, because these five books are about to take over your TBR pile.

Mistakes Were Made

by Lucy Score

10th March

Lucy Score invites us back to the quirky town of Story Lake for another dose of heart and humor. This time, we follow Zoey Moody, a Manhattan literary agent who is "allergic to the L word" and currently stranded in a small town she can’t wait to leave. When she crosses paths with her six-foot-two landlord, Gage Bishop, it is a total collision of worlds. He’s a serious, organized contractor looking for a wife; she’s a chaotic city girl looking for a one-night stand. Expect plenty of steam, "wrong for each other" tension, and that signature Lucy Score charm.

No Matter What

by Cara Bastone

17th March

Cara Bastone delivers a deeply moving "marriage in crisis" story that explores the quiet strength it takes to stay together. Roz and Vin have been married for eight years, but a traumatic accident a year ago has left them living like strangers. Just as Vin signs a new lease to move out, Roz signs up for a figure drawing class—and Vin offers to be her model. It’s a tender, slow-burn journey of two people learning to really see each other again. If you love emotional depth and "second chance" vibes within a marriage, this one will stay with you.

Love Song

by Elle Kennedy

17th March

The Briar U universe is expanding! Elle Kennedy returns with a "next generation" standalone that brings all the nostalgia and heat. Blake Logan is looking for a quiet summer in Tahoe after a brutal breakup, but her plans are ruined when Wyatt Graham shows up. He’s the guy who crushed her heart when she was sixteen, and now he’s a misunderstood musician looking for inspiration. With a mix of old-school Off-Campus cameos, witty group chats, and intense summer-fling energy, this is the perfect read for fans of New Adult sports and music romance.

The Night We Met

by Abby Jimenez

24th March

Abby Jimenez is the master of the "right person, wrong time" trope, and this book is a total heartbreaker. Larissa makes a split-second choice after a concert that changes the course of her life, leading her to date the wrong man while his best friend, Chris, becomes the one person who truly understands her. Between co-parenting a chaotic rescue Yorkie and sharing a love for pumpernickel bread, their connection is undeniable but strictly forbidden. Prepare for deep yearning, quiet devastation, and a love story that feels written in the stars.

Hunt The Villain

by Rina Kent

24th March

For those who want their romance dark, dangerous, and high-tension, Rina Kent is delivering a massive MM release. Set in the Legacy of Gods world, this story follows the heirs to two notorious mafia organizations who are forced into each other's orbit. Yulian Dimitriev is a chaotic "violence junkie," and the loathing between the two leads is palpable—until a forbidden spark turns into a dangerous obsession. It’s a gritty, high-stakes rivals-to-lovers story that blurs every limit.

Which of these March releases are you hitting the pre-order button for first? Are you going for the sweet small-town vibes or the dark villainous tension? Let me know below!

Happy reading!

Eve x

P.S. If Rina Kent’s high-tension rivals have you craving more MM romance before March arrives, you can dive into my book, The Photograph, right now! It is a deeply emotional story about captured moments and the spark that changes everything. You can find it here!

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