The Best Medieval Books of 2026

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Braids and the Beast: A Rapunzel Meets the Beast Fractured Fairy Tale (Fumbled Fairy Tales #2)

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Braids and the Beast

(Fumbled Fairy Tales #2 / 3)

by Amanda Torrey

Category: Fantasy, HEA Ending, Fairy Tale Retellings, Slow Burn Romance, Medieval, Romantasy, Cozy Fantasy, No Spice Romance, Forced Proximity, Retellings, Romance, Found Family

Release date: May 15, 2026

Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale (Fumbled Fairy Tales #3)

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Ruby and the Royal

(Fumbled Fairy Tales #3 / 3)

by Christine DePetrillo

Category: Fantasy, Werewolves, Fairy Tale Retellings, Medieval, Romantasy, No Spice Romance, HEA Ending, Retellings, Romance, Found Family

Release date: June 16, 2026

Prince (Last Emperor of Rome #1)

Unrated

(Last Emperor of Rome #1 / 2)

by S.J.A. Turney

Category: Medieval, War & Military, Historical Fiction

Release date: July 16, 2026

Bella and the Bullfrog: A Beauty Meets the Frog Prince Fractured Fairytale (Fumbled Fairy Tales #1)

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Bella and the Bullfrog

(Fumbled Fairy Tales #1 / 3)

by Dorothy Callahan

Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retellings, Medieval, Romantasy, Forced Proximity, HEA Ending, Retellings, Romance, Found Family

Release date: April 20, 2026