5 Romance Book Series To Read Before Their Adaptations Premiere

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While book-to-screen adaptations have always had a place in pop culture, there's been a steady influx in television projects based on existing material in the last few decades. The rise of streaming services and their on-demand content has majorly contributed to this trend, while BookTok has played a notable role in popularizing various series. Either way, book-based shows like "Bridgerton" and "Heated Rivalry" have proved to be undeniable pop culture phenomena.

Not only does keeping a tab on such projects serve as a great way to stay in the know, but the serialized romances slotted for upcoming adaptation double as great recs for romance readers. The BookTok faves that have made a splash in 2026 so far suggest that adaptations help book lovers find their next read, with Publisher's Weekly confirming that translating a title to a new medium can result in notable increases in book sales by looking at titles like Jennifer Iacopelli's "Finding Her Edge." So, whether you're searching for a lovey-dovey western or another smutty sports romance, these soon-to-be series have the potential to be your next five star favorite.

"Flawless" is the first of five main books in the "Chestnut Springs" series from Elsie Silver, the bestselling author known for her small town, cowboy-filled romances. Though centered around different couples, each installment takes place in the same fictionalized Canadian Rockies-set town. The characters are also connected across the series, with three brothers, Rhett, Cade, and Beau, alongside two of their friends, serving as romantic leads.

The first book, released in June 2023, follows professional bull rider Rhett Eaton, who finds himself under the supervision of his agent's daughter, Summer Hamilton, after a public dispute puts his reputation at risk. While he initially balks at the idea of having a babysitter for the remainder of the season, the two quickly discover a sizzling chemistry that promises to break all the rules. With a four star rating on Goodreads, fans of this romance highlight the book's banter-filled romance and compelling family dynamics as standouts.

While a release date hasn't been established, the five book series was picked up by Netflix to be adapted into a TV show. Writer and producer Hannah Schneider is slated to adapt the series, while filmmaker Shawn Levy is named as the executive producer. As if one western romance wasn't swoonworthy enough, Silver's "Rose Hill" series has similarly been picked up by Amazon.

Elsie Silver released "Wild Love" in April 2024, kicking off her "Rose Hill" series. Similar to her "Chestnut Springs" collection, the four novels take place in a small lakeside town in the Rocky Mountains, but with each installment featuring a single father as a love interest.

The initial romance follows Ford Grant, a billionaire who unexpectedly discovers he has a daughter, and Rosie Belmont, his best friend's younger sister. When Rosie returns from the city looking for a job, Ford hires her with a personal resolve to ignore his long-time crush. "Wild Love" has a 3.98 rating on Goodreads, with fans of the romance pointing to the grumpy x sunshine dynamic between the main characters as a major appeal. Additionally, the budding father-daughter relationship and overall fun, swoonworthy vibes are much-praised aspects to note.

News about Amazon MGM developing the entire "Rose Hill" book series into a television show first came in June 2025, with Silver being named as an executive producer. Amazon then discussed the upcoming series in an advertiser presentation in May 2026, naming Heidi Cole McAdams as a writer, showrunner, and executive producer, and stating that executive producer Marc Webb will direct the first two episodes. With romance series like "The Summer I Turned Pretty" experiencing success on the platform, it will be exciting to see how "Rose Hill" develops. 

Next, Hannah Grace's "Icebreaker" belongs on the list of sports romances to pick up next, with the title focusing on the relationship between an ice skater and a hockey player. The August 2022 release is the first installment in the "Maple Hills" series, which follows California college students across three different books. The first title is the subject of a TV adaptation, with it being unclear how prevalent the romances featured in the subsequent novels will be. 

In this divisive BookTok fave, Anastasia Allen's competitive figure skating team is forced to share the ice rink with hockey captain Nate Hawkins. While both students have ambitions to go pro in their respective sports, their forced proximity has things getting unexpectedly heated on the ice. Though reviewers seem to either love or hate it, this sports romance still has an average rating of 3.72 on Goodreads, with positive focus being on the likeable male love interest and the steamy smut scenes. This title has been frequently compared to the book series-turned-TV show "Off Campus," so Elle Kennedy fans should especially take note. 

Netflix announced the "Icebreaker" adaptation in June 2026, stating that the college romance series will follow Anastasia and Nate. Amanda Lasher, whose credits include "Gossip Girl," was named as the showrunner, while Jade Bartlett was highlighted as a co-writer. "It's been such a joy to play in Hannah Grace's world of "Icebreaker," a story filled with ambitious, talented, and undeniably sexy characters," Barlett told Netflix.

Next, "Mile High" by Liz Tomforde is another sports romance making its way to television, with the contemporary title kicking off the "Windy City" series back in June 2022. Each entry into the five-novel series features a professional Chicago-based athlete as one of the romantic leads. Additionally, the books are connected via the friendship between the professionals. 

The first "Windy City" installment centers around Evan Zanders, an egotistical hockey player with a bad boy reputation, and Stevie, a flight attendant who scores a new job working on the team's private plane. The two quickly find themselves butting heads, but there just might be something deeper underneath their antagonistic dynamic. Fans of this sports novel highlight the chemistry between the main characters alongside the explorations of insecurities as noteworthy elements, with the novel boasting a 4.01 average rating on Goodreads. 

It was reported that Amazon MGM Studios was adapting the series in May 2026, with Alison McDonald being named as an executive producer and writer. Tomforde, who will also serve as an executive producer, spoke to Deadline about her story translating to the TV screen. "What started as a personal passion project has turned into a career that I truly never thought was possible," she said. "Soon readers who fell in love with my characters will get to watch their stories step off the page and unfold on screen."

Kennedy Ryan launched her "Skyland" trilogy with the contemporary romance "Before I Let Go" back in November 2022. Not only are the three novels connected via female friendship, they also belong among the best mature romances for older women. Similar to "Icebreaker," the first book has been picked up for adaptation, so it's not guaranteed that the subsequent romances will appear in the television series.

In "Before I Let Go," Yasmen and Josiah discover a second chance at romance after tragedy leads them to divorce. Though they've begun rebuilding their individual lives as co-parents, the chemistry and love they shared may not be left behind so easily. The yearning featured in this romance is continually spotlighted by reviewers, while the exploration of grief and healing is also noted as a standout. At the time of writing, the title has a head-turning average rating of 4.32 stars on Goodreads.

It was announced back in April 2023 that the romance novel was picked up for adaptation by Peacock in collaboration with UCP and Universal Television. Since then, Ryan has also signed a first look deal with Universal Studio Group, confirming that the adaptation is still in the works. Malcolm D. Lee is slated to direct the upcoming series, while the author is also named as an executive producer on the project. Overall, there's plenty of exciting romance to keep you reading until these projects make it to the screen.