The Most Anticipated Romantasy Book Releases of 2026

Aelfyn Archives Book 4 January 30

Aspect of Essence by Samantha Amstutz stalked me on Tiktok for months last year. When I finally got around to it, I DEMOLISHED all three books, only to be devastated and enraged that it was incomplete. It honestly has everything.

-broody shadow daddy

-conscription to a military academy

-MM, MF, & MFM (Though I suspect we may get some MMF as well)

-golden retriever body guard

-fated mates

-DRAGONS

I CANNOT WAIT for the release of The Bargain Dragons

Ballad of Falling Dragons Book 2- February 24

The sequel to When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker. Mystery, spice, DRAGONS. Admittedly, we read this back in early 2025, so it's due for a re-read. (Maybe we do a read along with everyone?)

Throne of Nightmares- Prince of Sin Book 3 February 10

Book three of the popular interconnected standalone series Prince of Sin from author Kerri Maniscalco follows Prince Sloth and Lore the librarian (who doesn't love a good alliteration) in their quest to find the Book of Nightmares to save the worlds.

Rites of the Starling Book 2- April 10

Another Benevolent Dragon favorite. Tia and I both DEVOURED Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry(My first read of 2025 and my first 5 star). The magic system is so unique, the story arc is not predictable, the character growth is amazing. Low spice but HIGH YEARNING. I cannot even express my joy to see that the second book is only a few months away.

Unveiled- Confluence Academy Book 2 May 30

This is the sequel to Unbound, the first book in the Confluence Academy series. As an indie bookstore in Kennesaw, we always want to highlight indie authors like Penelope Bloom. I tried desperately to get Unbound for the bookstore, but it won't be available until later this year (another event for which we are DESPERATELY AWAITING). The first book gives Kirkland brand Fourth Wing. The banter is DELIGHTFUL, the bonded animal has the grumpiness of Tairn and drive to eat their enemies that will rival Andarna.

Fae and Alchemy Book 3- November 10 2026

The final book in the trilogy from Callie Heart, and you know that the whole Benevolent Dragon family is obsessed....I mean, look at this Fae and Alchemy shelf (with two more Hodderscape special editions coming)

Did We Miss Anything?

These will all be available for preorder online as the release dates get closer. Let us know if we missed anything, and comment to let us know what YOU are excited for.