Recs if you like Racing Hearts...

Romance books to read for the aesthetic (usually cartoon covers because I’m trash for character art)

Be the trend setter of your book club or bookish friend group by getting to know the authors of next year’s publication cycle. These books are all by new talent in the publishing world from both the Big 5 and small, traditional publishers.

Be sure to also check out these authors on social media for ARC opportunities, and show these authors some love by requesting a purchase with your local library, or pre-ordering a copy yourself!

Nothing fires me up faster than a book girlie kicking her trash ex to the curb in chapter one 🔥📖

✨ One: I live for the righteous fury when he does something unforgivable. 
✨ Two: I know the next love interest is going to worship the ground she walks on.

If you’re like me and love seeing a messy man get replaced by someone who actually knows how to treat her right, here are four recs with top-tier ex-boyfriend drama (and even better glow-ups)

A subsection of the 2026 Debut Author list for authors in the romance genre