This Week in Contemporary Romance — Week of July 13, 2026

Most Read Contemporary Romance Books This Week

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Published: May 5, 2026

Best friends have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart in this heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel. Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old, but now they must navigate their complicated feelings for each other.

Stats: 159,485 → 177,639 (+18,154) — Outpacing every other 2026 release in the genre with a substantial increase in ratings.

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Published: March 24, 2026

A beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way. Larissa must navigate her feelings for her boyfriend's best friend, Chris, after a public breakup.

Stats: 255,103 → 269,371 (+14,268) — A notable increase in ratings, solidifying its position as a top read in the genre.

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

Published: May 26, 2026

Dolly Brick has never met a problem she couldn't solve, but when she meets Stewart Whitfield, she must navigate her feelings for him amidst a complicated web of relationships and secrets.

Stats: 48,083 → 60,130 (+12,047) — A significant increase in ratings, indicating a strong debut in the genre.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Published: April 22, 2025

Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break, but when she meets Hayden Anderson, she must navigate their complicated feelings for each other amidst a competition to write the biography of a reclusive heiress.

Stats: 834,273 → 840,244 (+5,971) — A steady performer, with a consistent increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Published: April 23, 2024

A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common. Daphne must navigate her feelings for Petra's ex, Miles, after a public breakup.

Stats: 1,399,343 → 1,405,022 (+5,679) — A consistent performer, with a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Rising in Contemporary Romance

The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston

Published: June 16, 2026

The new head gardener at the enchanting Lilymoor House stumbles upon a secret garden with a mysterious man trapped inside. Sophie must navigate her feelings for the man and uncover the secrets of the garden.

Stats: 8,417 → 12,422 (48%, +4,005) — A significant increase in ratings, with a notable growth percentage.

The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

Published: July 14, 2026

An unforgettable novel in which one fateful accident erases a troubled marriage from memory—and love gets one extraordinary do-over. Emery must navigate her feelings for Luca after a tragic accident.

Stats: 1,310 → 1,760 (34%, +450) — A strong debut in the genre, with a notable increase in ratings.

In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto

Published: July 14, 2026

A romantic rivals-to-lovers romance about storm-chasing meteorologists during hurricane season in Florida. Quincy must navigate her feelings for Sebastian amidst a complicated web of relationships and secrets.

Stats: 2,822 → 3,442 (22%, +620) — A notable increase in ratings, indicating a strong start in the genre.

Trust Fall by Lynn Painter

Published: September 29, 2026

A rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl whose family inherits a fortune and moves to New York City, where she meets a big-city boy hiding an explosive secret. Julia must navigate her feelings for Damion amidst a complicated web of relationships and secrets.

Stats: 53 → 150 (183%, +97) — A significant increase in ratings, indicating a strong debut in the genre.

The Romance Revival is removed for the last spot since it is already present. Thus the 5th book is not available to be placed here.