If your TBR pile needs a spark (or three,) these upcoming romances are ready to deliver the drama, the swoon, and just the right amount of chaos.

Keeping Score by Brittany Kelley (August 25, 2026) brings the heat both on and off the field. After a career-ending injury, Michelle Oxford is doing everything she can to stay composed, until she’s stuck taking “chill lessons” from Tristan Gold, her ex–best friend and the team’s lovable golden-retriever goalie. 

What follows is a delicious mix of second chances, playful tension, and undeniable chemistry that proves some games are worth risking your heart for.

If you’re craving something a little more magical, Hexy Beast by Avery Flynn (September 8, 2026) is pure chaotic fun. In this witchy, steamy rom-com, Effie Sherwood finds herself entangled with a grumpy werewolf leader under a very eventful blue moon. 

With forced proximity, fated mates, and sharp, laugh-out-loud banter, this one is a spellbinding escape that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but still delivers all the feels.

And for readers who love their romance fast and fearless, Crash Into You by Simone Soltani (November 10, 2026) races in with high stakes and even higher emotions. Formula 1 driver Zaid Yousef is navigating rivalries, secrets, and a forbidden connection that refuses to slow down. 

It’s sleek, intense, and packed with slow-burn tension that makes every moment feel like the final lap.

Whether you’re in the mood for sports romance, paranormal sparks, or adrenaline-fueled love stories, these titles are ready to take over your fall reading list. Happy reading.