Top new romance books in August 2019
Last updated:
August 31, 2019
August 2019 featuring new releases by Callie Hart, Raven Kennedy, Coralee June, Raven Kennedy, Raven Kennedy, Rina Kent, Keri Lake, Tessa Bailey, Tessa Bailey, Mila Young, C.R. Jane, Chloe Walsh and many more.
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Revenge At Raleigh High by Callie Hart
SILVER. Kiss me. Hold me. Claim me. Love me. It’s hard to remember what life was like before the dark-haired, dark-eyed devil waltzed into Silver’s life and set fire to her soul. The town of Raleigh is gradually returning to normal after the painful losses it suffered. Jacob Weaving and his football f#@k boys are nothing but tainted memories in Silver’s rear-view mirror...contemporary · alpha male · suspense · abuse · vengeance · dark · new adult · young adult · m-f · first-person-pov -
![Cupidity: The Complete Heart Hassle Series by Raven Kennedy]()
Cupidity: The Complete Heart Hassle Series by Raven Kennedy
Love. Lust. It's my job to spread it around like a virus during cold season. But guess what? Life as a cupid isn't all chocolate hearts and pink arrows. Because even though love makes the realms go round, it seems cruel that cupids don't get to have any of their own. Which might be why I sometimes go on Love strikes and get in trouble with my supervisors. I get a little cranky...humor · anthologies · fantasy · reverse harem · paranormal · fae · poly · fated-mates · cheerful heroine · strong heroine -
![Wild by Coralee June, Raven Kennedy]()
Wild by Coralee June, Raven Kennedy
I’ve got a secret. I have blood on my hands and a trust fund in my name. And I’m in love with someone I can’t have. There’s six years separating us, and he’s my brother’s best friend. I’ve tried to stay away, but he keeps pulling me back. Luis Salvador makes me feel wild and free. He fans the fires within me instead of putting them out...erotica · cruel hero · new adult · suspense · dark · vengeance · contemporary · mafia · alpha male · super rich hero -
![Can't Fix Cupid by Raven Kennedy]()
Can't Fix Cupid by Raven Kennedy
Here’s what I know. Being a cupid is hard work. Love Matches, Lust Breath, Flirt Touches, not to mention having to meet my quotas every month. And hitting your target with arrows? That shit is not easy. But all of that I could handle. Gladly. If only my cupid powers would actually work. But nope. Turns out, I’m a dud... -
![Team Zero Series 1-3 Boxed Set by Rina Kent]()
Team Zero Series 1-3 Boxed Set by Rina Kent
Lured. He's madness and I'm tired of being sane. I watched him. Studied him. Became obsessed with him. Doctor Dominic Johnson is a social anomaly. A monster in plain sight. A sociopath. Beneath the expensive clothes and well-crafted facade lurks a predator who’s searching for his next prey. It fascinates me how he manipulates everyone and everything with a blinding smile on his face... -
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![Absolution by Keri Lake]()
Absolution by Keri Lake
According to canon law, it is forbidden for a priest to betray the penitent for any reason. Even murder. The consequences? Excommunication. For years, I've listened to your confessions. I know your darkest secrets, and have swallowed your sins in silence. In return, I've offered you forgiveness in His name...dark · forbidden love · vengeance · dual-pov · suspense · contemporary · bdsm · alpha male · length-medium · m-f -
![Sink or Swim by Tessa Bailey]()
Sink or Swim by Tessa Bailey
Andrew Prince wakes up before everyone else. He schedules the bar shifts, demands perfection from Long Beach’s lifeguards—most of all himself—and makes sure the family debts are paid. His unfaltering worth ethic might leave him exhausted, but it comes with one advantage. It distracts him from the love he’s been harboring since childhood for the girl next door—who he cannot have... -
![Alphas in Audio by Tessa Bailey]()
Alphas in Audio by Tessa Bailey
A collection of sizzling romance stories from Season One of the Read Me Romance Podcast. .. CLOSER by Alexa Riley. Ava fudged a little on her résumé to land her dream job. She’s been working her curvy booty overtime to get her boss’s new lingerie line off the ground. But when her boss’s brother comes in and says Ava should be the face—and body—of the campaign, she’s having second thoughts... -
![School of Broken Hearts by Mila Young, C.R. Jane]()
School of Broken Hearts by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
Adeline Jones expected a fancy prep school to be different than what she was used to, but what she found at Raven Academy changed her world forever. And leaving is out of the question. All Adeline wants is to forget about the guys that broke her heart. But the death of her classmate means that won’t be an option for her... -
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![Pocketful of You by Chloe Walsh]()
Pocketful of You by Chloe Walsh
"Nothing in Pocketful is as it seems. ". Evil is lurking all around us and Sketch and I cannot escape the secrets of our past. A past that, up until now, neither one of us knew existed. Torn apart by our cruel, vindictive fathers, we face our biggest challenge yet; staying alive. Pocketful of You is the third in a four-book series. Therefore, the storyline continues into the fourth book... -
![Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center]()
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new novel about courage, hope, and learning to love against all odds. Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she's seen her fair share of them, and she's a total pro at other people's tragedies... -
![Dangerous Desires by J.T. Geissinger]()
Dangerous Desires by J.T. Geissinger
He’s everything she has ever desired. But there’s only one way to keep her man alive: let him go. With Nasir’s life on the line, Eva makes a deal with the devil. She slips away to return to Dimitri, the mob boss who held her captive for years, only to step into a new world of trouble...suspense · contemporary · military · abuse · new adult · mafia · abduction · sassy heroine · alpha male · possessive hero -
![Twitch by Cate C. Wells]()
Twitch by Cate C. Wells
When you can't go home again, sometimes you find yourself. Shirlene Grant served her country as an Army nurse in Vietnam, and now she's finally back in her slow, quiet hometown. She's living with her parents, working at the local hospital. Nothing's changed except her, and she's slowly, quietly falling to pieces... -
![That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn]()
That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn
USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn’s second book in the Getting Lucky series brings heart, humor, and heat back to Port Snow. There are two little words every small-town man dreads:. She’s back. Harper Sanders, the girl who was supposed to be my forever, has returned to Port Snow, Maine, for good—and she’s bringing back memories of our shared past... -
![Date Night by Meghan Quinn]()
Date Night by Meghan Quinn
Alex and Lauren are married, madly in love and it’s their monthly date night. The kiddo is with a sitter, yummy takeout has been ordered and…wait…they have a murder to solve? -
![A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian]()
A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian
A seductive thief. Lady’s maid Molly Wilkins is done with thieving—and cheating and stabbing and all the rest of it. She’s determined to keep her hands to herself, so she really shouldn’t be tempted to seduce her employer’s prim and proper companion, Alice. But how can she resist when Alice can’t seem to keep her eyes off Molly? Finds her own heart... -
![Just Drop Out by J. Bree]()
Just Drop Out by J. Bree
From the Amazon #1 bestselling author of the Hannaford Prep & The Bonds That Tie series, J Bree comes a full rebrand, featuring brand new discrete covers across the series, to make way for this new era of Mounts Bay...reverse harem · dark · from hate to love · contemporary · cruel hero · high-school · mafia · abuse · alpha male · found-family -
![Just Drop Out by J. Bree]()
Just Drop Out by J. Bree
After surviving foster care and a high school that breeds gang members and drug dealers I've finally found my path to freedom: emancipation and a full ride scholarship at the ultra-exclusive Hannaford Prep. All I have to do is survive... -
![The Ruthless Boys by C.M. Stunich]()
The Ruthless Boys by C.M. Stunich
Psst, I know a secret. The same secret that the Student Council—the super-rich, super handsome elite of Adamson All-Boys Academy—knows, too. Jenica Woodruff, the only girl to ever attend the academy before I showed up, didn't commit suicide: she was murdered. Now, someone is after me, too, but no matter where I go, the killer follows...young adult · new adult · suspense · alpha male · dark · from hate to love · mystery · reverse harem · contemporary · poly -
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![Poolside Punishment: A Kinky Erotic Short Story by Harley Laroux]()
Poolside Punishment: A Kinky Erotic Short Story by Harley Laroux
Strict spankings and steamy group sex in the California sun. .. When bratty Lola and her Daddy Dom Austin go to visit their friends in California, Lola just wants to lounge by the pool, get tipsy, and play with her beautiful friend Victoria... -
![Halloween Haunt by Harley Laroux]()
Halloween Haunt by Harley Laroux
Her first date with the tattooed bad boy is dirtier than she ever dreamed. .. When she's reunited with her crush at a Halloween Haunt event, scene queen Dahlia anticipates some flirting, maybe even some fun at the end of the night if she gets lucky. She never suspected that bad boy Rafael has even dirtier plans in store for her, spanning three spooky Halloween mazes that get her heart racing . .erotica · bdsm · dark · contemporary · new adult · age play · friends to lovers · bad boys · young adult · high-school -
![If You Dare by Shantel Tessier]()
If You Dare by Shantel Tessier
The game was over. The dares were getting old, and the secrets were piling up faster than the bodies. But someone had other plans. They wanted to play a new game. Becky Holt was the love of his life until he found out what she was hiding. Now he wants to seek his revenge in the most daring way. Deke Biggs has always been a shark...sports · bad boys · angst · from hate to love · dark · cruel hero · young adult · new adult · contemporary · secret-relationship -
![Tiny House, Big Love by Olivia Dade]()
Tiny House, Big Love by Olivia Dade
On camera. Up close. In denial--but not for much longer. .. After a relationship gone bad, Lucy Finch is leaving everything behind. Her old home, her old job, her old insecurities. Even Sebastián Castillo, her protective but intensely private friend of almost twenty years... -
![The Candle Palace by Devney Perry]()
The Candle Palace by Devney Perry
Sometimes a single flame can ignite a love that lasts a lifetime. Milo Phillips knows the meaning of pain. Suffering through the most intense physical agony of his life, he’s confined to a hospital bed to bear it alone. More than once, he wishes he’d died in the explosion that melted and mangled his skin... -
![Broken Knight by L.J. Shen]()
Broken Knight by L.J. Shen
Not all love stories are written the same way. Ours had torn chapters, missing paragraphs, and a bittersweet ending. Luna Rexroth is everyone’s favorite wallflower. Sweet. Caring. Charitable. Quiet. Fake...sports · new adult · contemporary · tortured hero · strong heroine · from hate to love · dark · athletes · cheating · love triangle -
![Far Cry by Kate Canterbary]()
Far Cry by Kate Canterbary
Brooke Markham needs a man. A real good man. But she's not looking for a keeper. She's too busy kicking ass, running an empire, and caring for her ailing father to spend time with men who want annoying things like relationships and commitment and…conversation. Brooke knows what she wants and it's not a future with the growly barkeep. JJ Harniczek needs money. A whole lot of money...humor · from hate to love · contemporary · small town · dual-pov · pregnancy · new adult · explicit-open-door · audiobook · m-f -
![The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata]()
The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata
Some things are easily forgiven. Other things… not so much. Lenny DeMaio made herself a promise: she was done. Done thinking about him. Done worrying about him. Done reaching out to a man who clearly didn’t want to be found. Too bad no one gave Jonah Collins the memo. -
![The Alien's Seduction by Zoey Draven]()
The Alien's Seduction by Zoey Draven
Welcome to Luxiria, where the twin suns are hot and the alien warriors are hotter…. After a dark relationship in her past, Crystal Lee avoids men like the plague, especially dominant, physically strong, overbearing ones—everything that reminds her of her ex. So, it’s just her luck that she’s stuck on a planet surrounded by them. Only they’re not men. They’re massive, battle-worn alien warriors...shapeshifters · science fiction · futuristic · aliens · fated-mates · forced proximity · slow burn · abduction · dual-pov · shy heroine -
![Ice Planet Honeymoon: Raahosh & Liz by Ruby Dixon]()
Ice Planet Honeymoon: Raahosh & Liz by Ruby Dixon
Newly-mated (and grudge-holding) Liz wants nothing more than to be away from the tribe that’s exiled her man. Raahosh wants to prove to Liz that he can be a good mate, even if he’s ugly. On a honeymoon, they can get to know each other better...science fiction · futuristic · aliens · erotica · humor · abduction · strong heroine · sassy heroine · possessive hero · breeding -
![Fire In Her Eyes by Ruby Dixon]()
Fire In Her Eyes by Ruby Dixon
For months, I've been chased by a red dragon. They're the females of the dragon shifter invaders, fierce and vicious and as ruthless as they are wild. She hunts me wherever I go, and I'm not safe even behind the walls of a fort. There's only one thing I can do to stop her…. …And that's to take her as my mate. But to win the heart of a female dragon, I have to conquer her first... -
![Masquerade by Joel Abernathy]()
Masquerade by Joel Abernathy
An MM Phantom of the Opera Retelling. We all wear masks. He came to me like a ghost singing songs of the past…. An angel, promising redemption. Now I know the truth of the man behind the mask, and Erik’s soul is more broken and twisted than I ever imagined. ~. Even an angel’s wings can be broken. The moment I heard his voice, I knew he was mine. Mine to teach. Mine to mold...m-m · dark · historical · queer · horror · disabilities and marks · dual-pov · first-person-pov · victorian · france -
![Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
They tried to break us. They almost did. But we're not going anywhere. The Celestial Heirs think the stars are on their side. But they don't know what's coming. Fighting them one on one isn't an option so we have to be stealthy. Remaining under the radar won't be easy, but if we pull it off, they'll never suspect our involvement when their lives start falling apart...fantasy · cruel hero · magic · vampires · new adult · fae · urban fantasy · from hate to love · paranormal · age difference -
![Kingdom of Shadows by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Kingdom of Shadows by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Aladdin and Cassian must fight for their lives against Gothel's dark creations, but even if they survive, the entire kingdom is at risk of falling into her hands. As a dark shadow descends on the world, Kyra seeks the only wish she's ever wanted for herself, while Rapunzel learns what it will take to rule in her father's place. This is the epic conclusion to the trilogy! -
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![They're a Match by Chloe Liese]()
They're a Match by Chloe Liese
One blazing relational bond formed by two fiery lovers. And a new element just joined the formula. Chemistry calls it covalence. Shakespeare named it the “marriage of true minds. ” Historically speaking, Nairne never liked the impractical notion of marriage, and Zed never thought he’d live to see the day when tying the knot was even an option... -
![Falcon by Michelle Heard]()
Falcon by Michelle Heard
Wealth and power make them untouchable. The monarchs of Trinity Academy. Falcon Reyes. With a sharp, intelligent look, he reeks of arrogance wrapped in an icy layer of indifference. A life of luxury has left him with the notion that everything is attainable. Power. Wealth. Status. He's a god and I a mere mortal. He's Jupiter, and I am Mercury. There's so much power in this man... -
![Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly]()
Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly
Can you ever truly leave the past behind in a house full of haunted souls? Kiara always wanted a loving family she could take care of. She never thought she’d find it with the Falcones. Nino and Kiara both lost part of themselves in their traumatic childhood...new adult · suspense · abuse · arranged marriage · angst · dark · alpha male · mafia · grumpy sunshine · sweet heroine -
![The Camorra Chronicles Box Set by Cora Reilly]()
The Camorra Chronicles Box Set by Cora Reilly
Twisted Loyalties:. Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit – until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new Enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra – a man to fear... -
![Broken Legacy by Jaymin Eve, Tate James]()
Broken Legacy by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
They're my boys now - the four heirs of Delta. Together we’re a team . .. a family. Five broken, brutal, possibly sociopathic people, and we are all that stands between the world and the powerful, corrupt Delta corporation. We have no idea what we’re doing, but somehow we are determined to stop them. Permanently. We just need leverage . .. irrefutable evidence of their corruption...contemporary · new adult · super rich hero · alpha male · young adult · dark · mafia · mystery · college · cruel hero -
![The Titan's Treasure by Eliza Raine]()
The Titan's Treasure by Eliza Raine
They say curiosity killed the cat. I’m pretty sure it’s going to get me killed too. My name is Pandora and I’m one of the only Titan descendants at Olympus Academy. Everyone else is descended from Olympians. Well, everyone except Icarus. And he’s just weird. Good looking, I guess, but weird. Apparently, Titans are supposed to have special powers - powers that even Zeus is afraid of... -
![Storms of Olympus: Books Seven, Eight & Nine by Eliza Raine]()
Storms of Olympus: Books Seven, Eight & Nine by Eliza Raine
The Immortality Trials are getting deadly. With six Trials complete, lives are hanging in the balance and the score couldn’t be tighter. As the stakes get higher and emotions intensify, the heroes have to question what the prize is really worth to them. They all have secrets. They all have goals. And the Trials have a way of testing each and every one of them…...
