The Best Romance & Romantasy Books of 2025 and Most Anticipated of 2026 | Booked & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia PontonShow Notes
Welcome back to Booked & Busy 📚💘
Today is going to be an extra fun episode because we're joined by Abby Abell, a member of the Amazon Editors team! We're diving into all the best romance and romantasy books of 2025, the most anticipated releases of 2026, and the trends we're seeing in the literary space continuing into 2026.
Get ready to add 20+ more books to your never-ending TBR... because, from enemies to lovers and forced proximity to second-chance romances and love triangles, we have something for EVERYONE this week 🎀🎀
Let me know your favorite books of 2025 and most anticipated releases of 2026 in the comments down below!!
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