Welcome to the first edition Hot Off the Shelf, your go-to column for buzzy new releases that deserve a spot in your beach bag, bedside stack, or bookmarked wish list.
With June 24 bringing everything from dreamy vacation flings to gothic fairy tale retellings, this week’s list blends steamy romance, fantasy worlds, and sticker-filled whimsy. Whether you're in the mood to swoon, escape, or decorate your planner like the romantasy queen you are, these four upcoming new releases are the perfect kickoff to summer reading season.
Total Dreamboat by Katelyn Doyle
Rom-com | Contemporary Romance
A Caribbean cruise turns into a surprising second chance at creativity, and maybe even love, for aspiring writer Hope Lanover and overworked chef Felix Segrave. Neither wanted to be on this cruise, but when a meet-cute turns steamy, their 10-day fling turns into something much deeper. Featuring tropes like forced proximity and emotional healing, Doyle delivers humor, heart, and a twist you won’t see coming.
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek
Fantasy | Retelling | LGBTQ+ Romance
In this lush reimagining of Swan Lake, Odile is caught between political secrets and a stolen identity. As a murder disrupts her plans to restore magic, she finds herself falling for Marie, the very woman whose life she’s assumed. With queer romance, baroque court intrigue, and gothic undertones, this is the dark fairy tale fantasy you’ve been waiting for.
Fall In Love & Save The World by Catarina Cruz
Sticker Book | Romantasy Lover’s Dream
This beautifully illustrated sticker collection is made for romantasy fans who want to live inside their favorite stories. Inspired by hits like Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and Divine Rivals, this collection features over 500 stickers of dragons, fated lovers, spell circles, romantic quotes, and more. Perfect for journaling, gifting, or turning your water bottle into a romantasy shrine.
A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee (new edition)
Romantasy | YA/NA Fantasy Romance
A stunning new edition of the TikTok-favorite romantasy where duty and desire collide. Adara is bound by prophecy to marry the crown prince of a kingdom she wants nothing to do with, only to find herself captivated by his dark and brooding brother. With fangs, fae magic, and forbidden love, this one’s for the fans of star-crossed destiny and slow-burn tension.
If your summer reading list needs both heat and heart, these June 24 releases will have you dreaming of cursed castles, high seas flings, and sticker-covered journals. From the tragic beauty of A Treachery of Swans to the feel-good swoons of Total Dreamboat, this week proves love and magic are alive and well on the page.
Happy Reading!
