New romance books – 2026

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New romance books to read in 2026

Chasing the Fire

Laurel Creek’s fire chief is good at putting out fires and keeping secrets, but the town sweetheart is determined to burn through his defenses in the blazing-hot finale to the Silver Pines Ranch series. 
 
He's the moth to her flame. Can they risk getting burned? 
 
The owner of a popular boutique, Olivia Sutton is the darling of Laurel Creek. While Olivia may be as sweet as the baked treats she loves to create, beneath her good girl exterior, she harbours a secret desire: a man who can take control. 
 
Enter Asher Reed, the town’s fire chief. Asher keeps everything in his life controlled. . . except when it comes to Olivia, the copper-haired beauty who has captured his attention in ways he can’t ignore. 
 
When a moment of weakness leads to two pink lines, Olivia and Asher agree to spend more time together, determined to be friends. 
 
But when Olivia realises the smouldering firefighter might be the key to the future she’s always dreamed of, will their spark ignite—or be extinguished by the weight of his secrets?

Paisley Hope is a USA Today and Sunday Times Bestselling author of spicy contemporary romance. She loves to write found family, dreamy settings, happily ever afters and the occasional dark romance that will keep your pulse racing. Paisley spends all her free time with her husband and children. She loves to bake, garden and travel. 
[Instagram] @authorpaisleyhope

Laurel Creek’s fire chief is good at putting out fires and keeping secrets, but the town sweetheart is determined to burn through his defenses in the blazing-hot finale to the Silver Pines Ranch series. 
 
She's as wild as fire. He's ready to burn for her. 
 
Olivia Sutton is the sweetheart of Laurel Creek. The owner of a popular boutique, she enjoys the comforts of home, her cat, and freshly baked treats. She's been burned before and she knows the kind of man she should want. Yet beneath her good girl exterior, Olivia’s harbors a secret desire for something more intense—a man who can take control. 
 
Enter Asher Reed, the town’s fire chief, known for his intense eyes and mysterious past. Asher keeps everything in his life tightly controlled. . . except when it comes to Olivia, the copper-haired woman who has captured his attention in ways he can’t ignore. 
 
After a fire damages Olivia’s home, Asher steps in to help her pick up the pieces, finding her a temporary place to settle at Silver Pines Ranch. When one moment of weakness leads to two pink lines, Olivia and Asher begin spending more time together, determined to be friends. Though Olivia soon realizes that the smoldering firefighter might be the key to her deepest desires and the future she’s always dreamed of. 
 
But when she discovers the truth about his past and how it connects with her own, will their spark ignite into a blazing romance—or will their future be extinguished by the weight of family secrets?

Dove

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Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of the Silver Pines series comes a binge-worthy dark motorcycle romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. 
 
Layla Monroe's life in Harmony, Georgia was a smokescreen, a picture-perfect illusion that concealed her desire for chaos. That is, until her parents were killed in suspicious circumstances and the world as she knew it was destroyed. 
 
So when Sean "Ax" Hunter, the enigmatic sergeant at arms of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, offers her a chance to discover what really happened to her family, Layla grabs it with both hands. After all, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. 
 
Drawn to Sean's dangerous allure, Layla soon discovers a passion she can't fight, no matter how hard she tries. With Sean, it's ride or die. But is Layla ready to jump into the flames and risk everything for a chance at true freedom? 
 
Tropes: 
#ForcedProximity 
#WorkplaceRomance 
#ManObsessed 
#TouchHerandDie 
#GuaranteedHappyEnding 
#FoundFamily 
#DarkRomance 
#MotorycleRomance 
 
Readers can’t get enough of the Soldiers of Bedlam series: 
 
‘Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5* Reader Review 
‘I could not read this book fast enough’ 5* Reader Review 
‘Perfect’ 5* Reader Review 
‘Ten stars!!’ 5* Reader Review 
‘Read within a day and couldn’t put it down’ 5* Reader Review 
‘I devoured this is one sitting’ 5* Reader Review 
‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ 5* Reader Review

Layla Monroe's life in Harmony, Georgia was a smokescreen, a picture-perfect illusion that concealed her desire for chaos. That is, until her parents were killed in suspicious circumstances and the world as she knew it was destroyed. 
 
So when Sean "Ax" Hunter, the enigmatic sergeant at arms of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, offers her a chance to discover what really happened to her family, Layla grabs it with both hands. After all, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. 
 
Drawn to Sean's dangerous allure, Layla soon discovers a passion she can't fight, no matter how hard she tries. With Sean, it's ride or die. But is Layla ready to jump into the flames and risk everything for a chance at true freedom?

Freeing the Wild

****THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.**** 
 
Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the fourth book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. 
 
Rising country star Cassie Spencer's music career is just taking off when tragedy strikes mid-tour. Seeking solace, she retreats to rural Kentucky to escape the spotlight and visit her family. 
 
Haden Westbrook, the charming heartthrob of Laurel Creek only wants one thing: a peaceful life tending to the Silver Pines ranch and his rescue horses. But when free-spirited Cassie hurricanes back into town, his world turns upside down. Especially since the last time he saw her ended with a steamy night in his truck. . . 
 
They’d promised then it’d be a one-time thing. But now, as Cassie and Haden spend more time together, their undeniable chemistry reignites. 
 
Cassie's stay at Silver Pines was meant to be temporary. But as their spring fling turns into something deeper, can Haden convince her to stay? 
 
Tropes:<ul><li>One night stand</li><li>Forced proximity</li><li>Snowed in</li><li>Found family</li><li>One bed</li><li>Forbidden romance</li></ul>Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series: 
 
'Absolutely amazing!' 
'An incredible book' 
'I could not recommend this more' 
'Perfection' 
'I cannot wait to see what comes next' 
 
PRE-ORDER THE FINAL BOOK IN THE SILVER PINES SERIES - CHASING THE FIRE - NOW.

Wolf.e

Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. 
 
‘The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review 
‘The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review 
‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader review 
 
Ride faster than your angel can fly. 
 
Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. 
 
He craves it to feel stable. Whole. 
 
But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession. 
 
Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. 
 
Tropes: 
- Motorcycle Romance 
- Forced Proximity 
- Touch her and die 
- Morally Grey MMC 
- Good girl x bad boy 
- NOT a slow burn 
 
Readers can’t get enough of Wolf.e! 
 
‘Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5* Reader Review 
 
‘The spice was *chef's kiss*’ 5* Reader Review 
 
‘I could not read this book fast enough’ 5* Reader Review 
 
‘Perfect’ 5* Reader Review 
 
‘I devoured this is one sitting’ 5* Reader Review 
 
‘A HEA that dreams are made of!’ 5* Reader Review 
 
‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ 5* Reader Review

Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. 
 
Ride faster than your angel can fly. 
 
Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. 
 
He craves it to feel stable. Whole. 
 
But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession. 
 
Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. 
 
Tropes: 
- Motorcycle Romance 
- Forced Proximity 
- Touch her and die 
- Morally Grey MMC 
- Good girl x bad boy 
- NOT a slow burn

Riding the High

Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the third book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series from the Sunday Times bestseller that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. 
 
'The spice was immaculate' ***** Reader review 
'There is no reining in my love for this book' ***** Reader review 
My favourite book of the year!!' ***** Reader review 
 
PRE-ORDER THE FINAL BOOK IN THE SILVER PINES SERIES - CHASING THE FIRE - NOW. 
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When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek’s interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the best man for the job. A devoted single dad, his goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter. 
 
The daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she’s dying to break free and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins. 
 
During a wild weekend in Vegas, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves hitched in a neon-lit chapel. With no quick way out, they strike a deal: stay secretly married until Ginger’s father is re-elected and Cole lands the sheriff job permanently. 
 
But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other’s company, sparks fly and their accidental marriage starts to feel dangerously real. 
 
Until they forget they were ever pretending at all. . . 
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Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series: 
'Absolutely amazing!' 
'An incredible book' 
'I could not recommend this more' 
'Perfection' 
'I cannot wait to see what comes next'

Training the Heart

Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys. . . Escape to the Wild West with the steamy new grumpy x sunshine small town cowboy romance from the Sunday Times bestseller that will leave you breathless. . .Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score 
 
'The banter, the tension, the emotion - I’m obsessed' *****Reader Review 
'Perfect in every way, where can I order myself an Ashby man?!' *****Reader Review‘The SPICE! Is written incredibly. . .(and hot as hell)’ ******Reader Review 
 
PRE-ORDER THE FINAL BOOK IN THE SILVER PINES SERIES - CHASING THE FIRE - NOW. 
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Wade Ashby is the grumpiest cowboy I’ve ever met. He also happens to be my boss and the hottest man in Southern America. 
 
It’s been my dream to train a horse on route the Kentucky derby for as long as I can remember. So when the opportunity to work at the Silver Pines ranch presented itself, I grabbed it by the horns. 
 
Being the best horse trainer in Kentucky was my only priority. Until I accidentally slept with my boss. 
Now, I can’t think of anything but him. 
 
And once I start tearing down his walls, there’s no going back. 
 
Because the only way he’ll open up his heart again is if it stays that way forever. 
 
Tropes: 
Small town cowboy romance 
Grumpy Cowboy MMC x Sunshine FMC 
Forced proximity (Boss x Employee) 
One bed 
Found family 
__________________________Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series: 
 
'Paisley Hope knows how to write a cowboy you'll be dreaming of long after the book ends!' *****reader review'I struggle to find the words to explain how much I love this book' *****reader review'Paisley Hope has me in a chokehold with the Silver Pines series!' *****reader review'This has everything I love and more!!' *****reader review'I loved all the characters interactions with one another and I'm super excited to see what comes next' *****reader review'Cowboys and banter and steam. . . oh my' *****reader review'If you haven’t started your cowboy era yet, PLEASE saddle up and read Silver Pines!' *****reader review'Genuinely such a fun book, and had me smiling the entire time' *****reader review'From the moment I read the first page I just knew this book was going to be amazing. I went into this book with high hopes and my expectations were just exceeded' *****reader review'I’m telling you this is going to be the next big cowboy series' *****reader review

Paisley Hope

Aiden Foxx runs the Disciples of Sin motorcycle club with strict control and zero tolerance for weakness. A former Navy SEAL turned outlaw king, he lives by one rule - trust no one. 
 
Then Mia Tyler walks into his bar. Platinum hair, ocean eyes, and a body that tempts him to break every vow he’s ever made. 
 
Foxx knows Mia is dangerous. He knows she’s hiding something. But when suspicion collides with desire, resisting her becomes impossible, even after he discovers she’s a rival with her own deadly agenda. 
 
When war ignites, Foxx must decide: is she the enemy who could destroy him. . .or the only woman who might save him?

Paisley Hope

Books by Paisley Hope

Series by Paisley Hope

Grosvenor Ranch1 Book

Silver Pines5 Books

Soldiers of Bedlam3 Books

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