Top new romance books in August 2021
Last updated:
August 31, 2021
August 2021 featuring new releases by Elsie Silver, Jane Washington, Christina Lauren, Shantel Tessier, Sarah Adams, Meghan Quinn, Mila Young, C.R. Jane, Catharina Maura, Lily Mayne, Rachel Reid and many more.
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A Photo Finish by Elsie Silver
I’ve seen every square inch of Violet Eaton’s delectable body and she has no idea who I am.Until now.What happened between us online, in our chats, was meant to stay anonymous and in the past.Until it didn’t.It’s a small world, but Ruby Creek is even smaller. When I move to the tiny town, the grumpy facade I’ve created slips when we’re forced to live under the same roof... -
![A Castle of Ash by Jane Washington]()
A Castle of Ash by Jane Washington
A reverse harem, enemies to lovers, slow burn romance.“This world has fallen to sickness and shadow. It has bound my hands and blinded me, picking away at the things I love until even my conscience has slipped off to some forlorn cage within my mind, locked away as a traitor. I once feared the storm inside me. Now I would give anything to have it back... -
![The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren]()
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. Raised by her grandparents--who now help raise her seven-year-old daughter, Juno--Jess has been left behind too often to feel comfortable letting anyone in... -
![Cross by Shantel Tessier]()
Cross by Shantel Tessier
CROSSHave you ever stood next to a fire and felt the heat of it on your skin? Stared into the flames and thought how amazing it would be to be that free? It changes direction with the wind, destroying everything in its wake.That's what she felt like.Alexa was a wildfire that torched everything she touched, and I couldn't wait to be consumed by her.She was off-limits... -
![The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams]()
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Discover the heartwarming friends to lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok--now with a new chapter and a Q&A with the author! The friend zone is not the end zone for Bree Camden, who is helplessly in love with her longtime best friend and extremely hot NFL legend, Nathan Donelson... -
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![The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn]()
The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn
In this steamy tale by USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, an American searching for her purpose escapes to a Scottish town but finds more questions than answers when she meets a brooding yet handsome handyman.Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way... -
![Wild Girl by Mila Young, C.R. Jane]()
Wild Girl by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
A Rejected Mate RomanceReal Wolves Bite continues..paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · reverse harem · poly · contemporary · dark · male-pov · dual-pov · small town -
![Dr. Grant by Catharina Maura]()
Dr. Grant by Catharina Maura
Dr. Noah Grant’s dream job came with three rules:1. Don’t sleep with the students 2. Don’t sleep with a patient3. Stay away from Harold Astor’s granddaughterSeems easy, right?It was. Right until Amara Astor walks into his office with one of her own inventions - an adult toy - stuck inside her. She’s a patient, a PhD student, and she’s Harold Astor’s granddaughter. She’s entirely off-limits... -
![The Rycke by Lily Mayne]()
The Rycke by Lily Mayne
Life as a raider in the Wastes, where monsters roam and the military lurks, is as easy as it sounds.I’ve been out here for a long time, and the fear that courses through my blood every time I have to step outside our camp walls to scavenge never fades. No matter how many monsters you face—and have to run for your life from—it doesn’t ever get easier...paranormal · m-m · fantasy · dystopian · military · demons · age difference · anal sex · monsters · erotica -
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![Role Model by Rachel Reid]()
Role Model by Rachel Reid
Troy Barrett has been freshly traded to Ottawa after calling out Dallas Kent during a team practice. He wants to be a better person, and the weird, scrappy energy of the struggling Ottawa team seems like the place to...well. It seems like the only place that will have Troy right now...sports · queer · hockey · m-m · contemporary · dual-pov · secret-relationship · found-family · friends to lovers · grumpy sunshine -
![Bent by Jesse H. Reign]()
Bent by Jesse H. Reign
A straight to gay erotic romance What happens when two straight guys meet and feel an inexplicable sexual connection? I'll give you a hint...one of them is bound to end up getting bent. From the second Oliver lays eyes on dangerously sexy Ethan Quinn, his life isn't the same. One touch, one taste, is all it takes to ignite a passion that can't be ignored...m-m · bdsm · contemporary · secret-relationship · other-man-woman · cheating · angst · queer · queer-awakening · insta-love -
![Bent Backwards by Jesse H. Reign]()
Bent Backwards by Jesse H. Reign
A story retold - straight to gay erotic romance One very average day, Ethan Quinn walks into a pub and in a split second, his entire life is turned upside down. A chance encounter with sexy, sweet Oliver, gives rise to an addiction that can't be ignored or overcome. If you've read Bent, you might have found yourself wondering about what enigmatic and at times, maddening, Ethan was thinking...cheating · bdsm · contemporary · m-m · insta-love · angst · other-man-woman · queer · queer-awakening · anal sex -
![The Angel Duet by Sadie Kincaid]()
The Angel Duet by Sadie Kincaid
Contains an exclusive extended epilogue! Dark AngelI was never supposed to fall in love with Gabriel Sullivan. He has always been off limits in more ways than one.But, for all the reasons we should be apart, there’s one that keeps drawing me back to him – he is the only man I’ve ever loved.And every stolen glance, every smile, every brush of his fingertips, only make me want him more... -
![Queen of Jade by L.J. Andrews]()
Queen of Jade by L.J. Andrews
Dragons and mages unite, but darkness waits to divide them once again.Discovering he was a lost mage and destined to protect a hidden dragon queen wasn't on the agenda when Teagan met Jade Drake. He certainly didn't expect to fall in love.Not all love stories are easy.An unwelcome visitor soon reveals people Jade and Teagan thought were allies might very well be the most sinister enemies... -
![Alien Embrace : A Limited Edition Collection of Sci Fi Alien Romances by Celia Kyle, Milly Taiden, Tricia Schneider, Margo Bond Collins]()
Alien Embrace : A Limited Edition Collection of Sci Fi Alien Romances by Celia Kyle, Milly Taiden, Tricia Schneider, Margo Bond Collins
Aliens move among us—warriors, soldiers, explorers, and more—testing fate and finding love with their true mates. And they’ll do whatever it takes to ensure their human mates remain forever caught in their Alien Embrace.This hot new collection brings you all the best in science fiction alien romances from New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors... -
![Engineering Fate by Alexis B. Osborne]()
Engineering Fate by Alexis B. Osborne
She’s been captured, stuck in a poacher’s cage, and slated for sale, but these aliens don't know who they're messing with. Sasha Robinson is a low-level engineer in Earth’s Starfleet, sent to repair satellites alone in deep space...science fiction · futuristic · aliens · military · non-human-hero · m-f · monsters · multicultural · spanking · consensual-non-con -
![Claimed by the Warlord by V.K. Ludwig]()
Claimed by the Warlord by V.K. Ludwig
She’s the female I can’t have. If I take her, she’ll die.As Warlord of the largest tribe on Solgad, my obligations are many. With a new strain of ice fever running rampant among the freeraiders, the team of healers supplied by the Empire is a welcome relief.Until one of them arrives at Noja with her body begging to be bred, the scent of her heat a dangerous temptation...science fiction · aliens · cold hero · single-father · non-human-hero · creative-anatomy · black-mc · dual-pov · pregnancy · military -
![Ash Planet Warriors by V.K. Ludwig]()
Ash Planet Warriors by V.K. Ludwig
She’s the female I can’t have. And she’s in heat.Called a filthy half-blood by many, I try to claim my place as a shaman among the tribespeople, but the goddess refuses me her gifts.Until a ship from Earth crash-lands on Solgad, triggering my first vision. It leads me to the wreck and the woman trapped within, her scent so potent it lures me to the edge of a rut... -
![The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann]()
The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann
When my husband died, he left my broken heart behind.He left another heart behind, too—his.I know it's wrong. I shouldn't be contacting the recipient of my husband's heart. I don't even expect him to reply...But there's a desperate, twisted part of me that hopes he will.No names.No personal details.Just a conversation.The only thing I have left of my husband is inside him...contemporary · grumpy sunshine · abuse · from hate to love · dark · angst · dual-pov · tortured hero · cold hero · mental illness -
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![The Casanova by T.L. Swan]()
The Casanova by T.L. Swan
In T L Swan’s steamy third installment of the Miles High Club, Kate’s hot new pen pal is a welcome distraction from her horrible boss. But nobody is as distracting as Elliot Miles…and he knows it.My favorite hobby is infuriating Elliot Miles. Just the sight of my boss’s handsome face triggers my sarcasm... -
![The Casanova by T.L. Swan]()
The Casanova by T.L. Swan
In T L Swan’s steamy third installment of the Miles High Club, Kate’s hot new pen pal is a welcome distraction from her horrible boss. But nobody is as distracting as Elliot Miles…and he knows it.My favorite hobby is infuriating Elliot Miles. Just the sight of my boss’s handsome face triggers my sarcasm... -
![That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming]()
That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming
All I wanted to do was live my life in peace. Maybe get a cat, expand my spice farm. Really anything that doesn’t involve going on a quest where an orc might rip my face off. But they say the Goddess has favorites. If so, I’m clearly not one of them.After saving the demon Fallon in a wine-drunk stupor, all he wanted to do was kill an evil witch enslaving his people.I mean, I get it...fantasy · humor · demons · dragon shifter · sassy heroine · black-mc · multicultural · magic · curvy heroine · shapeshifters -
![Kissed By Shadowlight by Krista Street]()
Kissed By Shadowlight by Krista Street
AveryI fell into the clutches of those hunting me. Now, I’m enslaved in chains and at their mercy.But I’m not the woman I used to be. My weaknesses have been stripped away, unveiling a strength and defiance I never knew myself capable of. And I’ll be damned if I’m going down without a fight.Because my mate is coming for me...paranormal · vampires · fantasy · shapeshifters · angels · demons · witches · fated-mates · audiobook -
![Born By Moonlight by Krista Street]()
Born By Moonlight by Krista Street
AveryThe job I've dreamed of at the Supernatural Ambassador Institute awaits me...if I can stay alive long enough to claim it.An unknown darkness is slithering through my veins, poisoning me with its deadly venom. Still, I’m determined to fight—to claw my way on shredded nails to survive.I can see Wyatt’s desperation to help. Most likely it’s out of guilt for rejecting me as his mate...fantasy · fae · werewolves · vampires · paranormal · contemporary · forbidden love · fated-mates · witches · shapeshifters -
![Hunted By Firelight by Krista Street]()
Hunted By Firelight by Krista Street
AveryHe’s always there, watching and waiting. The golden-eyed wolf who refuses to leave me be.A part of me yearns for him. Another screams to run.My memories have been stolen, erasing any recollection of what we once were. Still, I can feel the magnetic pull of my soul to his, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that fate isn't through with us. Not yet... -
![The Birthday List by Devney Perry]()
The Birthday List by Devney Perry
From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a small town romance. I carry a journal with me. A journal with a list. Take a karate class. Go skydiving. Learn to play the ukulele. Say yes to everything for an entire day. The list goes on, line by line, of youthful dreams. For too long that list has haunted me. But starting today, I’m going to cross one item off...contemporary · suspense · friends to lovers · new adult · death · alpha male · strong heroine · second chances · angst · small town -
![Tin Queen by Devney Perry]()
Tin Queen by Devney Perry
From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a small town, forbidden romance.No promises. No expectations. No names. That’s what Emmett Stone agreed to with the woman who caught his eye two months ago. After years of drama following the end of the Tin Gypsy Motorcycle Club, a no-strings fling with a mystery woman is exactly what he needs... -
![Fall in Love Book Bundle by Molly McAdams, Penny Reid, Claire Contreras, Denise Grover Swank]()
Fall in Love Book Bundle by Molly McAdams, Penny Reid, Claire Contreras, Denise Grover Swank
Twelve full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors! This special box set features small town romance at its finest. A gift to our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors to love, prepare to fall in love with this all new anthology.TRUTH OR BEARD by Penny ReidNOT WHAT I EXPECTED by Jewel E... -
![Scarlet Disaster by Colette Rhodes]()
Scarlet Disaster by Colette Rhodes
My name is Lou, but I’ve been known by many names over the years. The junkie’s daughter. The teen bride. The Internet knows me as Scarlet, but in real life, I’m just Lou.Scarlet is desired. She knows how to flirt, how to seduce, how to win. But Lou… well, I guess I’m still trying to figure that out...humor · reverse harem · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · paranormal · new adult · fantasy · poly · praise-kink · non-human-hero -
![The Wicked Trilogy: Caleb & Margo by S. Massery]()
The Wicked Trilogy: Caleb & Margo by S. Massery
The complete dark romance trilogy from S. Massery containing brand-new bonus content.Revenge is wicked – but I’m worse.As a kid, Margo crushed our dreams to dust. We were best friends until she tore our families apart with one confession. Now that she’s back as the new girl in school, she doesn’t seem to suspect the war that’s coming – or the anger I’ve been harboring... -
![Dreams of Ice and Iron by Kayla Edwards]()
Dreams of Ice and Iron by Kayla Edwards
Locked inside an iron mask by the King of the Fey, Sable Erwyn Sylvana has waited ten years for freedom—and to take revenge on those who cursed her. But with every second that passes inside the mask, her soul begins to fade farther away. The memories of her loved ones and her former life become a blur, and soon she cannot even remember her own name...fantasy · fae · young adult · from hate to love · high fantasy · new adult · paranormal · length-long -
![The Awakening as Told by the Boys by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
The Awakening as Told by the Boys by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
The Vega twins are alive.Those five words circle in my mind like an oncoming storm. They change everything about the future we thought had been set in stone. They challenge everything we were raised to be and the stability of the entire kingdom.They’re coming to our academy looking for the life that was stolen from them, but we can’t let them take it back...paranormal · fantasy · urban fantasy · from hate to love · new adult · fae · cruel hero · vampires · magic · shapeshifters -
![Little Devil by Bethany Winters]()
Little Devil by Bethany Winters
JORDYNMy life’s been laid out for me since before I was born.Graduate high school, marry the mayor’s son, get my degree and take over my mother’s company.I don’t want it – I don’t want any of it – but I’d never say that out loud.Girls like me aren’t supposed to speak our minds. We’re supposed to smile and look pretty and do as we’re told without argument.I keep my mouth shut for an easy life... -
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![Wrecked Beginnings by Catherine Cowles]()
Wrecked Beginnings by Catherine Cowles
Author Catherine Cowles brings you an addictive small-town romance series full of protective heroes and suspenseful twists and turns. Wrecked Beginnings contains the first three standalone novels in the Wrecked series.RECKLESS MEMORIESI loved him before I knew what the word meant. From skinned knees to first dates and everything in between. But he was never mine to love... -
![Wrecked Beginnings: Reckless Memories / Perfect Wreckage / Wrecked Palace by Maxine Mitchell, Catherine Cowles, Andi Arndt, Joe Arden]()
Wrecked Beginnings: Reckless Memories / Perfect Wreckage / Wrecked Palace by Maxine Mitchell, Catherine Cowles, Andi Arndt, Joe Arden
* Duration: 27 hours and 20 minutes *Author Catherine Cowles brings you an addictive small-town romance series full of protective heroes and suspenseful twists and turns. 'WRECKED BEGINNINGS' contains the first three stand-alone novels in the 'Wrecked' series.•1• 'Reckless Memories' I loved him before I knew what the word meant. From skinned knees to first dates and everything in between... -
![The Bastard's Betrayal by Katee Robert]()
The Bastard's Betrayal by Katee Robert
She thought it was love.Rose Romanov is a mafia princess, and everything that entails. Violently over-protective parents. A giant extended family, all ready to kill anyone who looks at her wrong. Learning to run a business that isn’t exactly on the right side of the law... -
![Find Me by Ashley N. Rostek]()
Find Me by Ashley N. Rostek
One year ago…My family is gone. My parents. My twin sister. All of them murdered by the man who has stalked me for years. He nearly killed me, too. But I got away and he’s still out there, searching for me. He won’t find me. At least, I hope not. Thanks to WITSEC, I’ve been given a new life with a new identity...suspense · new adult · reverse harem · poly · dark · contemporary · high-school · friends to lovers · young adult · slow burn -
![The Quarterback by Tal Bauer]()
The Quarterback by Tal Bauer
A slow burn, friends to lovers, bi awakening, age gap MM romance. Falling for his friend's straight dad might be the worst mistake Colton Hall has ever made.Colton's best friend is gay. He's not: he's never been attracted to men. So why the hell is he fantasizing about his friend's dad? Besides, Nick Swanscott is straight. A devoted father and the best man Colton's ever known...sports · m-m · age difference · athletes · angst · bisexual · forced proximity · contemporary · friends to lovers · new adult -
![Tears Of Betrayal by Michelle Heard]()
Tears Of Betrayal by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel.My father is the head of the Bratva, but being born out of wedlock, I’ve never been a part of that world.Until a hit is taken out on me. I’m kidnapped in the dead of night and waking up, it’s to come face to face with Demitri Vetrov...contemporary · suspense · mafia · dark · from hate to love · age difference · alpha male · angst · cold hero · m-f -
![The Hades Trials: The Complete Collection by Eliza Raine]()
The Hades Trials: The Complete Collection by Eliza Raine
I've been kidnapped by Zeus. Plucked from the streets of Manhattan and frightened half to death by a freaking Olympian god.And now I'm trapped in the Underworld, being forced to compete in a series of deadly trials for the position of Queen of the Underworld. Which would mean marrying Hades, the utterly terrifying Lord of the Dead...
