This Week in Contemporary Romance — Week of June 29, 2026

New Contemporary Romance Releases

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

Published: May 26, 2026

This week, Dolly All the Time surged by 8,691 ratings, making it the top new release in the Contemporary Romance genre. With a growth of 30%, it’s capturing readers’ attention as its protagonist navigates personal challenges while forming an unexpected bond with a handsome, troubled man.

Stats: 29,203 → 37,894 (+8,691)

Contemporary Romance Backlist Risers

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Published: March 24, 2026

The Night We Met continues to be a powerful draw, adding 11,962 ratings this week, placing it firmly at the top of the chart. This represents a steady growth of 5.2%, showcasing its consistent popularity in what's rapidly becoming a crowded market.

Stats: 229,943 → 241,905 (+11,962)

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Published: April 22, 2025

Maintaining momentum, Great Big Beautiful Life saw a modest increase of 4,891 ratings this week. While this is a slower gain compared to other titles, it reflects its solid standing within the genre, benefiting from its established readership and emotional narrative.

Stats: 824,083 → 828,974 (+4,891)

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Published: April 23, 2024

Adding 4,547 ratings with a low growth of 0.33%, Funny Story demonstrates that even books with lasting popularity can start seeing diminishing returns. This suggests the current reader interest might be shifting elsewhere amidst a wave of new titles.

Stats: 1,389,704 → 1,394,251 (+4,547)