Top new romance books in August 2020
Last updated:
August 31, 2020
August 2020 featuring new releases by Rebecca Yarros, Rina Kent, Sarah Adams, Danielle L. Jensen, Tessa Bailey, Alice Coldbreath, Catharina Maura, Ashley Poston, Meghan Quinn, L.C. Davis and many more.
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The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros
Two years after the man she loved was killed in Afghanistan, Morgan Bartley is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. The reno on her dilapidated beach house in the Outer Banks might be just the distraction she needs to keep her debilitating anxiety attacks at bay and begin to heal her heart. .. if she can ignore the ridiculously handsome guy next door...contemporary · new adult · military · angst · friends to lovers · men in uniform · m-f · single-father · death · forced proximity -
![Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent]()
Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent
She’s off limits. He has none. There’s a girl. Beautiful. Popular. Fake. And my obsession. My fall. Probably my damnation. Did that stop me? Do I care? No and no. There’s a line between right and wrong. Moral and immoral. And then there’s her. I cross every limit with blood-coated fingers. She says she hates me. I say I hate her too as I trap her, own her. Make her all mine... -
![The Enemy by Sarah Adams]()
The Enemy by Sarah Adams
It’s been twelve years since I’ve seen him. Twelve years since he won our war of wits by outsmarting me with a tactic I didn’t even know was allowed. But tonight…I resurrect the battle. Ryan Henderson is back in town for our best friends’ wedding, and I plan on showing him exactly how much I don’t care about him—or the almost kiss he ruthlessly dangled over me after graduation...contemporary · humor · new adult · from hate to love · clean · second chances · m-f · north-carolina · usa · dual-pov -
![Warrior Witch by Danielle L. Jensen]()
Warrior Witch by Danielle L. Jensen
The thrilling conclusion to the breakout Malediction Trilogy by Goodreads Choice finalist Danielle L. Jensen. Cécile and Tristan have accomplished the impossible, but their greatest challenge remains: defeating the evil they have unleashed upon the world...fantasy · young adult · magic · fae · high fantasy · paranormal · witches · royalty · war · historical -
![The Seven Year Itch by Tessa Bailey]()
The Seven Year Itch by Tessa Bailey
Drew and Jamie have been best friends and neighbors ever since he returned from overseas to care for his teenage sister—and Drew is clueless to the fact that the adorable museum curator next door has been loving him from a distance, but when they hook up anonymously at a Halloween costume party, everything changes, and their friendship will evolve into something they never expected…... -
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![The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath]()
The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath
Princess Una harbors no illusions about her claims to Karadok’s throne. The days of the royal house of Blechmarsh are done. The last of that ill-fated line, she is just grateful she emerged from the dark days of war with her head still on her shoulders... -
![Illicit Promises by Catharina Maura]()
Illicit Promises by Catharina Maura
We both claim we're over each other, so why do we keep finding ourselves back in each other's arms? Carter. I thought I was over her, right until she walked back into my life. My head knows she and I will end in disaster, yet my heart can't deny her. Maybe I can convince Emilia to make me her dirty little secret. .. Emilia. Carter is still the only one I want and the only one I desire... -
![Soul of Stars by Ashley Poston]()
Soul of Stars by Ashley Poston
The highly awaited sequel to Heart of Iron, Soul of Stars is a thrilling sci-fi adventure packed with romance, shocking twists, and witty banter, perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Cinder. Once, Ana was an orphaned space outlaw. Then she was the Empress of the Iron Kingdom... -
![That Swoony Feeling by Meghan Quinn]()
That Swoony Feeling by Meghan Quinn
USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn brings more humor and heart with the fourth novel of her Getting Lucky series: a story about breaking curses and finally finding that swoony feeling. I'm single . . . so single it's painful. Yup, ladies, Brig Knightly--that's me--is still a lonely bachelor, stumbling through the streets of Port Snow, looking for the girl he's supposed to end up with... -
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![Fixer Upper by L.C. Davis]()
Fixer Upper by L.C. Davis
Sawyer. I’ve never been afraid to get my hands dirty. As an omega who runs his own construction business, I’m used to alphas gawking at me, but I’m never going to sit at home and be some kept omega. Not even when the love of my life gives me an ultimatum: “It’s me or the job. ”. Now I’m single, slightly bitter, and I’ve sworn off alphas for good... -
![The Butcher of the Bay: Part II by J. Bree]()
The Butcher of the Bay: Part II by J. Bree
Monsters have stalked me my entire life. From my father’s failing drug business to the evil men he sold me to, I have seen the worst of humanity only to find safety in the arms of the greatest monster of all. I call the Butcher of the Bay mine. Betrayed by his oldest and most loyal friend, I was stolen away from him and have once again been sold at auction...suspense · dark · contemporary · abuse · new adult · mafia · sweet heroine · cold hero · m-f · caretaking -
![A Deal with the Devil by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue]()
A Deal with the Devil by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Sometimes The Devil Hides in Plain Sight. .. One fateful night. Two lives forever changed. Sometimes the bonds of tragedy are stronger than blood. When Vandy Hall got into a stolen car with Reynolds McAllister-her brother's best friend, her childhood crush-she had no idea the lifetime of pain it would cause her...high-school · new adult · dark · sports · friends to lovers · contemporary · from hate to love · angst · forbidden love · bad boys -
![Can't Help Falling by Cara Bastone]()
Can't Help Falling by Cara Bastone
The more you resist,. the deeper you’ll fall. Serafine St. Romain doesn’t need her psychic powers to know she’s no longer in Tyler Leshuski’s good graces. True, she did tear him to pieces when he asked her out, accusing him of being shallow and selfish. Despite the energy crackling between them, the gorgeous sports writer is a no-strings, no-kids kind of guy...contemporary · humor · age difference · friends to lovers · m-f · from hate to love · sports · found-family · magic · third-person-pov -
![The Professor's Girl by Harley Laroux]()
The Professor's Girl by Harley Laroux
In one night of drunken, post-breakup passion, Lizbeth manages to hookup with the dominant boy of her dreams. It was supposed to be a one night stand, one and done, never seen again. Until she does see him again, as her professor. Private tutoring sessions never sounded so good. -
![Grave by Shantel Tessier]()
Grave by Shantel Tessier
GRAVE. My life went to hell years ago, and I've had a death wish ever since then with fast cars, women, and drugs. They don't call me Grave for nothing! But I do it because I need to feel something. .. anything. What's life worth living for without the high? And then I saw her! She's too good for me, and I should stay away...suspense · super rich hero · mafia · contemporary · dark · spanking · m-f · class difference · dual-pov · nevada -
![Claws and Feathers by Jennifer Hartmann]()
Claws and Feathers by Jennifer Hartmann
Orphaned at sixteen. Estranged from her only sibling. Betrayed by the one man she's ever loved. When Abigail Stone moves to the small town of Crow's Peak, she is expecting to leave her ghosts behind and create a new life for herself. A fresh start. She is not expecting to be abducted and held captive by a madman...dark · contemporary · suspense · new adult · angst · dual-pov · m-f · men in uniform · rich heroine · length-short -
![The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score]()
The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
A nice, normal life. Is that too much to ask? For Riley Thorn it is. Divorced. Broke. Living with a pack of elderly roommates. And those hallucinations she’s diligently ignoring? Her tarot card-dealing mom is convinced they’re clairvoyant visions...contemporary · mystery · humor · paranormal · suspense · fantasy · strong heroine · heroine sleuth · urban fantasy · dual-pov -
![Professional Development by Kate Canterbary]()
Professional Development by Kate Canterbary
Tara Treloff and Drew Larsen hate each other. They. really. hate each other. This would be fine except for the issue of them sharing a job title. . .. and an office. . .. and now a five-hour-long drive to a conference their boss has made mandatory to resolve their issues. And they would've been able to muddle through all of those matters but a major snowstorm is heading their way. . .. and... -
![Kings of Westbrook High by Bethany Winters]()
Kings of Westbrook High by Bethany Winters
"Family. Loyalty. Unconditional love. . I've never seen anything like it. ". All it took was one bullet. One bullet put a dent in my plan to survive the vicious storm that is my father and flipped my entire world on its' axis. Dragged from the dumps of Sin City to the Palace of Westbrook, I find myself living in a strange new version of hell, surrounded by sexy bad boys, money and power...erotica · abuse · from hate to love · m-f · stepsibling · contemporary · length-short · high-school · dark · new adult -
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![Defiant by Sara Cate]()
Defiant by Sara Cate
An enemies-to-lovers standalone. Rafe. Hate is easy. A hell of a lot easier than the alternative. It’s my job to keep Wicked safe, which means getting my hands a little dirty sometimes. After I lost my best friend, I’m not pulling my punches anymore. So it’s hate that helps me win every fight and close every case. But now the past is coming back to haunt me, and I refuse to be cornered...contemporary · new adult · sports · from hate to love · m-f · betrayal · explicit-open-door · audiobook -
![Love Unexpected by Q.B. Tyler]()
Love Unexpected by Q.B. Tyler
Coming August 12, 2020. Here is what you can expect: ⠀. - Forbidden Romance/Taboo⠀. - Age Gap ⠀. - Stepfather/Stepdaughter ⠀. - Enemies to lovers⠀. - Interracial Couple. I’d only wanted one kiss. One kiss, under the dark of night, in a city where no one knew us. One kiss fueled by my hormones and alcohol and the blinding grief over losing my mother...contemporary · multicultural · new adult · age difference · angst · forbidden love · alpha male · erotica · dark · from hate to love -
![Ghosts by Dolly Alderton]()
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
A smart, sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about ex-boyfriends, imperfect parents, friends with kids, and a man who disappears the moment he says "I love you. ". Nina Dean is not especially bothered that she's single... -
![Raven's Return by Ruby Dixon]()
Raven's Return by Ruby Dixon
No one ever comes back for me. I’ve always been on my own, and why should it be any different on an ice planet? So when I’m kidnapped by a feral outcast, I suspect I’d better learn to love raw fish and rough living. Then…U’dron comes to my rescue. He’s always understood me more than anyone else. He’s been my friend and my confidante. We’ve made music together... -
![Forever and A Day by Haley Cass]()
Forever and A Day by Haley Cass
Good things come to those who wait and now Sutton Spencer and Charlotte Thompson get to reap the benefits. They spent months circling around admitting their feelings, but the time for denying their love is over. As the world watches, their lives never stop growing. The only thing that's for certain is that through every hurdle that comes their way, they'll face it together...f-f · queer · length-novella · contemporary · political-intrigue · found-family · usa · washington-dc · virginia · new-york-state -
![Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Me and my kings have come as close to breaking as I ever could have feared. Just as we were finding a way to get past our difficulties, the stars have torn us apart...poly · reverse harem · magic · shapeshifters · fantasy · paranormal · vampires · fae · alpha male · urban fantasy -
![The Big A.S.S. Party by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
The Big A.S.S. Party by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Once upon a moon, the wild wind whispered in my ear that the true queens were returning to Solaria and I made it my mission to open up their path to the throne so that they could slip right in like an oily oyster. Now, on this most special and wonderous of days, the very day of their birth – I will prove myself to be the most loyal and dependable of their followers...shapeshifters · erotica · fantasy · paranormal · suspense · new adult · vampires · from hate to love · grumpy sunshine · length-novella -
![Blue is the Color: Rock Star Romance Box Set by Julia Wolf]()
Blue is the Color: Rock Star Romance Box Set by Julia Wolf
A Rock Star Romance Box Set. Includes four brand new epilogues and a bonus short story, With A Girl Like Her! Times Like These. An enemies-to-lovers rock star romance. Nick Fletcher, lead singer of Blue is the Color, has the voice of a god and a tongue sharper than a knife. Dalia Brenner dislikes him instantly, but she's stuck sleeping three feet away from him all summer on his tour bus... -
![Always Only You by Chloe Liese]()
Always Only You by Chloe Liese
Get ready for an emotional ride filled with laughter, longing, and a sweet slow-burn in this sports romance about love’s power not in spite of difference, but because of it. Ren. The moment I met her, I knew Frankie Zeferino was someone worth waiting for...contemporary · sports · grumpy sunshine · virgin hero · friends to lovers · office · sunny hero · sweet-hero · athletes · cold heroine -
![The Takeover by T.L. Swan]()
The Takeover by T.L. Swan
In bestselling author T L Swan’s second hot installment to the Miles High Club series, he’s sexy, rich, and her mortal enemy. Hate never felt so good. I first met Tristan Miles at a meeting where he was trying to take over my late husband’s company. He was powerful, arrogant, and infuriatingly gorgeous, and I hated him with every cell in my body...contemporary · from hate to love · super rich hero · erotica · alpha male · humor · angst · strong heroine · sassy heroine · tycoon -
![Coldhearted Heir by Michelle Heard]()
Coldhearted Heir by Michelle Heard
Everything changed the night my boyfriend died. What should've been the most special moment of my life turned into a nightmare. Because of Hunter Chargill, I lost the love of my life. I'll never forgive him. Hunter used to be one of my best friends, but it turns out he's nothing more than an arrogant a-hole determined to make my life a living hell with his lies... -
![Just Friends by Saxon James]()
Just Friends by Saxon James
Roo. Five years ago, I walked away from Sunbury, Oregon, and left my best friend behind. The move was supposed to get my life on track. I even had a list. Life changing epilepsy surgery. Check. See the world. Check. Get over my straight best friend … Not exactly. No matter where I go or who I meet, I can’t let Tanner go. I’m back to tell him how I feel. To get the closure I need once and for all... -
![Dark Fairy Tales by Karina Halle, C.J. Roberts, Aleatha Romig, T.M. Frazier]()
Dark Fairy Tales by Karina Halle, C.J. Roberts, Aleatha Romig, T.M. Frazier
In a castle adorned with gems, coated in gold, and dusted with luxury, the youngest of the Constantine Family will be introduced to the elite of New York. But the party isn’t all glamor. Villains lurk in dark corners, evil deals are struck, and starcrossed loves are born. FAIRY TALES INCLUDED:. The Ugly Duckling by CJ Roberts. Beauty and the Beast by Willow Winters. Cinderella by Aleatha Romig...anthologies · contemporary · dark · erotica · fantasy · alpha male · bdsm · suspense · mafia · open-door -
![Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson]()
Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson
I’ve done a lot of stupid stuff in my life. But sleeping with my best friend tops the list. Annabel and I have been close since college. When I left school to play pro football, she was there. While I collected Super Bowl rings and cars worth more than the house I grew up in—she was there. I always assumed we’d end up together. Everyone did... -
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![Outlaw by Jagger Cole]()
Outlaw by Jagger Cole
A savage beast in a three-piece suit. The streets of London are my empire; my kingdom. Clawing my way to the top of the food chain has been a vicious, brutal affair, and nothing will unseat from my throne. But there’s a new player in town. A tempting little usurper who thinks she can waltz in and pluck what’s mine from my very fingers. But she’s more wrong than she can possibly know... -
![Colors of Crime: The Complete Series by Sophie Lark]()
Colors of Crime: The Complete Series by Sophie Lark
★★★★★ “The heroes are Alpha males, the women are strong and fierce. Each story is set in a different location, with a unique plot and obstacles to overcome… Scorching hot! So intense and entertaining you won’t be able to put them down. ”. The Lark Notes:. 1. Emerald: A Dark Mafia Romance – If you liked Callum and Aida in "Brutal Prince" then you will love Ivan and Sloane... -
![Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark]()
Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark
They Murdered My Father, So I Stole Their Daughter…. She’s my captive, my little ballerina who dances only for me. Nessa is sweet and innocent. She doesn’t deserve any of this. But that’s how our world works - the wolves eat the lambs, no matter how gentle they may be. I’ll use her to get my revenge. Unless I give in to my hunger first. . -
![Colors of Crime : A Dark Mafia Romance Boxset by Sophie Lark]()
Colors of Crime : A Dark Mafia Romance Boxset by Sophie Lark
Amazon Bestselling Series with Blazing Hot Chemistry and Explosive Twists! ★★★★★ “These books have it all: mystery, romance, suspense, feuding Russian Bratva/Mafia families, hot bedroom scenes, terrific and believable characters! ”. Emerald: A Dark Mafia Romance. Snow: A Romantic Revenge Thriller. Ink: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance. Ash: A Dark Mafia Romance... -
![Poison Throne by Jaymin Eve, Tate James]()
Poison Throne by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
They're waiting for you. Those four words should have been a warning. They should have filled Violet with dread. But she was so focused on Rafe's disappearance, she forgot. The resistance was supposed to be fighting for a better world. A group of freedom fighters formed during the Monarch War, pushing back against laws that would see everyone enslaved. For a while there, they gave hope...fantasy · legends & fairy tales · young adult · new adult · reverse harem · love triangle · mystery · royalty · dystopian · menage -
![Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm]()
Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Only the strong serve. The Dread choose their priestess. I choose his death. They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods. Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways. Prepare for the order to kill. When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
![Unnatural by Alessandra Hazard]()
Unnatural by Alessandra Hazard
A planet at war. Two alphas forced into a political marriage. Attraction that defies all reason and logic… Or does it? The Kingdom of Pelugia and the Republic of Kadar have been at war for decades. Peace isn’t popular, but the planet can’t survive without it...omegaverse · m-m · royalty · arranged marriage · alpha male · science fiction · aliens · friends to lovers · anal sex · politician
