Spring Reads to Request from Your Library or Preorder Now
đSpring into a new season of reading!
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your reading list, and Iâve rounded up some of the most exciting upcoming releases you can request from your library or preorder from your favorite bookstore. Whether you love swoony rom-coms, high-stakes sports romances, or heartfelt stories about second chances, thereâs something here for you.
Pro Tip: If you want access to these books as soon as theyâre available, I highly recommend getting a non-resident library card from Cincinnati Public Library. For $90 per year, you can borrow a wide range of e-books and audiobooksâincluding many of these titles. Check out my review here (available for paid subscribers).
And donât forgetâtodayâs Novel Hour Live will feature even more Spring book recommendations. Tune in for a bookish chat and discover even more books to add to your list. We are chatting at 12pm EST/9am PST, so just click the video below.
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Spring Reads You Need to Add to Your TBR
Start Your Engines by Rebecca Chase
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A high-speed sports romance where Senna Coulter fights to save her familyâs struggling Formula One team, only to find herself drawn to Connor Daneâthe legendary driver who ended her racing career. With friendships, careers, and love on the line, Senna and Connor must decide if their connection is worth the ultimate risk.
Perfect for fans of:
Second-chance romance
High-stakes sports drama
Brotherâs best friend trope
Love Off Script by Laura Starkey
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Jess is trying to rebuild her career after her ex stole credit for her work, but her new job as a script consultant gets complicated when she butts heads with Nathan Lambert, a big-name director. As professional tension turns into undeniable chemistry, they must decide if their romance is just another Hollywood plot twistâor something real.
Perfect for fans of:
Slow-burn romance
Workplace rivals-to-lovers
Behind-the-scenes Hollywood drama
Kiss Me Maybe by Gabriella Gamez
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Librarian Angela Gutierrez has never been kissed, but sheâs ready to change that with a scavenger hunt challenge that will give the winner her first kiss. With bartender Krystal Ramirez as her wingwoman, Angela starts questioning whether she wants anyone elseâs kiss at all. But with Krystal convinced sheâs incapable of love, is Angela setting herself up for heartbreak?
Perfect for fans of:
LGBTQ+ romance
Friends-to-lovers
Sweet yet steamy romcoms
Summer in the City by Alex Aster
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Screenwriter Elle returns to New York desperate for inspirationâonly to discover her new neighbor is billionaire Parker Warren, the man she had an unforgettable stairwell encounter with. When their fiery banter turns into a fake relationship for his business deal and her movie script, they both realize they may have written themselves into a real-life romance.
Perfect for fans of:
Enemies-to-lovers
Fake dating tropes
Witty banter and New York City settings
The Cosy Croissant Café by Jane Linfoot
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Betty wants peace, pastries, and a quiet life at her seaside cottage, but when her familyâs troubles force her to team up with Miles Appleton, an infuriatingly charming pastry chef, sparks start to flyâboth in the kitchen and in her heart.
Perfect for fans of:
Small-town romance
Cozy, feel-good reads
Slow-burn love stories with food descriptions that will make you hungry
Still Got It by Claire Carver
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Widow Grace Foreman isnât looking for romance on her Greek island getaway, but former Special Forces soldier Will Lancing has her second-guessing everything. What starts as a vacation fling turns into a journey of self-discoveryâand the realization that love doesnât have an expiration date.
Perfect for fans of:
Second-chance romance
Older protagonists
Sun-soaked destinations
Swept Away by Beth OâLeary
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A one-night stand between Zeke and Lexi becomes a survival challenge when they wake up adrift at sea on a houseboat. With no rescue in sight, theyâre forced to rely on each other while trying to ignore their growing attraction. Is their connection just a result of their dire circumstances, or is it something more?
Perfect for fans of:
Forced proximity
High-stakes romance
Emotional slow burns
Anywhere You Go by Bridget Morrissey
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A spontaneous home swap brings two strangersâsmall-town waitress Tatum Ward and Broadway press agent Eleanor Chapmanâinto their own unexpected love stories. As Tatum navigates New York and Eleanor gets tangled in small-town drama, they find new perspectives on love, life, and second chances.
Perfect for fans of:
Dual romance storylines
Opposites attract
Heartfelt, self-discovery journeys
The Love Simulation by Etta Easton
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Vice principal Brianna Rogers is desperate to secure funding for her schoolâs library, which means signing up for a Mars simulation challengeâwith her rival, science teacher Roman Major. As they spend the summer in close quarters, their rivalry turns into unexpected chemistry, but does Roman have an ulterior motive?
Perfect for fans of:
STEM romances
Forced proximity & competition
Slow-burn love stories
Expand Your Access with a Non-Resident Library Card
Want to read these books without waiting on long library holds? A Cincinnati Public Library non-resident library card is a great option.
The annual fee is $90, providing access to a vast digital collection, including e-books and audiobooks.
My detailed review, which is available for paid subscribers, breaks down the pros and cons in full.
A Review of Cincinnati Public Library's Non-Resident Library Card Program
Welcome to a new Substack Series, perfect for reading on a budget and supporting local communities.
Join the Conversation
Which book are you most excited to read this spring? Drop your TBR picks in the comments.
Donât forget to request these books from your library or preorder them now.
Tune into Novel Hour Live tonight for even more Spring book recommendations.