10 Romantic Novels to Read This Valentine’s Day

Rebecca Yarros, the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over twenty novels including the Fourth Wing series, has released her latest book, Onyx Storm, the follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, on February 14, 2026.

Yarros’s success extends beyond the Empyrean series. She is likewise the author of the Flight & Glory military romance series, and her contemporary romance, Variation, was recently released. According to her website, Yarros has been married to a military hero for over twenty years, a background that informs her writing.

Onyx Storm is available for purchase now, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Yarros’s work has garnered critical acclaim, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and recognition as a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. She is currently a non-writing executive producer for an upcoming television adaptation of the Empyrean series with Amazon.

Beyond fantasy, Yarros also publishes contemporary romance. Her novel, Variation, centers on a dancer returning to her hometown and reconnecting with a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. She also offers a free novella, Ignite, set in the Legacy world, to newsletter subscribers.

The author’s website details upcoming events and provides access to her “library” of works. She is represented by Entangled Publishing, which highlights her trending books, including the Fourth Wing series and other popular titles.