Six New Romance Novels for Valentine's Day

From historical fiction to contemporary love stories, these new releases offer heartwarming tales for the holiday.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, this article highlights six new romance novels from various authors and publishers. The books span different genres and time periods, including historical fiction set during the Revolutionary War and World War II, as well as contemporary stories involving academic rivals, hockey players, and more. The article provides a brief synopsis of each book to give readers a sense of the plot and characters.

Why it matters

With Valentine's Day approaching, these new romance novel releases offer readers a variety of options to find an engaging and heartwarming story to enjoy. The diverse settings, characters, and themes provide something for everyone looking to get lost in a romantic tale for the holiday.

The details

The six new romance novels featured are: 'The Belle of Chatham' by Laura Frantz, 'Mists Over the Channel Islands' by Sarah Sundin, 'Faithful of Heart' by Tracie Peterson, 'Hearts on the Fly' by Toni Shiloh, 'Love and Other Brain Experiments' by Hannah Brohm, and 'Whiteout' by Dani Pettrey and Lynette Eason. The books cover a range of genres, including historical fiction, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense, with settings from the Revolutionary War to a Colorado ski resort.

  • The books are all new releases, with publication dates ranging from January 20, 2026 to March 3, 2026.

The players

Laura Frantz

The author of 'The Belle of Chatham', a historical romance novel set during the Revolutionary War.

Sarah Sundin

The bestselling and Christy Award-winning author of 'Mists Over the Channel Islands', a historical romance novel set during World War II.

Tracie Peterson

The author of 'Faithful of Heart', a historical romance novel set in 1870 Minneapolis.

Toni Shiloh

The author of 'Hearts on the Fly', a contemporary romance novel involving a hockey player.

Hannah Brohm

The debut author of 'Love and Other Brain Experiments', a contemporary romance novel involving academic rivals.

Dani Pettrey

The co-author of 'Whiteout', a romantic suspense novel set during a snowstorm at a Colorado ski resort.

Lynette Eason

The co-author of 'Whiteout', a romantic suspense novel set during a snowstorm at a Colorado ski resort.

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The takeaway

These new romance novel releases offer a diverse array of heartwarming stories for readers to enjoy this Valentine's Day, with something to appeal to a wide range of tastes and preferences.