Top new romance books in August 2024
Last updated:
August 31, 2024
August 2024 featuring new releases by Hannah Grace, Navessa Allen, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Karina Halle, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Jasmine Mas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cynthia A. Rodriguez, S.J. Tilly, Shantel Tessier, Grace Reilly, Sloane St. James and many more.
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Daydream by Hannah Grace
The third in the New York Times bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favorite Henry and a bookish fellow student who come up with a plan to help them both overcome their respective challenges in a difficult year...new adult · friends to lovers · hockey · sports · humor · college · contemporary · curvy heroine · athletes · m-f -
![Lights Out by Navessa Allen]()
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
“I don’t need another kink.”That thought pops into my head whenever I pull up my favorite social media app, but alas, every time I scroll, I learn something new about myself, and another one is born. And yes, I know I’m responsible for what the algorithm shows me, but I’m trying to ignore that fact.Lately, my feed has been dominated by masked men...humor · dual-pov · m-f · contemporary · possessive hero · dark · primal-play · competent heroine · nerdy-hero · praise-kink -
![The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Karina Halle, Calia Read, N. Isabelle Blanco]()
The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Karina Halle, Calia Read, N. Isabelle Blanco
Get in, romance readers. We're taking a trip down nostalgia lane to save lives.Welcome to The Love Archives; a romance anthology of bonus scenes, excerpts, extended epilogues, and alternate POVs for your insatiable appetite. The best part? All proceeds go towards helping Palestinian families.So pick your sub-genre or simply enjoy over 120 short stories from some of your favorite romance authors...m-m · science fiction · m-f · contemporary · queer · dark · omegaverse · paranormal · f-f · age difference -
![Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer]()
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
What happens when the assistant becomes something… more? Find out in the hilarious and heartwarming follow-up to Assistant to the Villain by instant #1 NY Times bestselling author Hannah Nicole Maehrer. The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order...fantasy · magic · paranormal · humor · new adult · high fantasy · medieval · monsters · m-f · boss & employee -
![Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas]()
Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
A sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from Amazon bestselling author Jasmine Mas.I'm just a girl. And it turns out, I'm Hercules. I'm struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all...fantasy · reverse harem · cruel hero · virgin heroine · dark · super rich hero · dual-pov · from hate to love · poly · dystopian -
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![The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine Vol Three by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cynthia A. Rodriguez, J.R. Rogue, Marley Valentine]()
The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine Vol Three by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cynthia A. Rodriguez, J.R. Rogue, Marley Valentine
Get in, romance readers. We're taking a trip down nostalgia lane to save lives.Welcome to The Love Archives; a romance anthology of bonus scenes, excerpts, extended epilogues, and alternate POVs for your insatiable appetite. The best part? All proceeds go towards helping Palestinian families.So pick your sub-genre or simply enjoy over 100 short stories from some of your favorite romance authors... -
![Tackled in the Stacks by S.J. Tilly]()
Tackled in the Stacks by S.J. Tilly
I caught her staring at me from across the quad, eyes fixed on the football jersey stretched across my wide chest. And if I flexed my muscles, showing off the strength of a defensive tackle, it was just to see her blush. And then she did, and I couldn’t get her out of my mind. Her wide eyes. The freckles on her cheeks. I needed to know her...new adult · sports · humor · m-f · forced proximity · insta-love · college · dual-pov · football · friends to lovers -
![Madness by Shantel Tessier]()
Madness by Shantel Tessier
An all-new dark romance within the Lords world is coming from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Shantel Tessier. HIS SECRET A Lord takes what he wants. But like anything else, even he can get greedy and betray his oath. That’s where Carnage comes in. A Spade brother runs their prison for those who have wronged their society...dark · bdsm · suspense · dual-pov · forced proximity · alpha male · from hate to love · m-f · anal sex · bad boys -
![Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly]()
Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly
He’s my brother’s biggest hockey rival… but he’s bringing the heat for me. Nikolai Hockey is my life, and I need to make this last season count. But when I’m forced to transfer to rival school McKee University for my senior year, I risk pissing off the captain, who happens to be the older brother of Isabelle Callahan: the gorgeous beam of sunshine I messed around with in secret this summer... -
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![Coach Sully by Sloane St. James]()
Coach Sully by Sloane St. James
Kendra Ames is a driven young producer in need of a bachelor for her reality show. When she meets Lee Sullivan, the retired captain of Lakes hockey team, they have an instant connection. After listening to Kendra’s pitch, Sully decides he would rather pursue her instead. However, when the show’s network makes him an offer for his dream job with a unique stipulation, he can’t refuse...daddy-kink · pregnancy · hockey · age difference · sports · m-f · office · dual-pov · secret-relationship · contemporary -
![Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz]()
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common... -
![The Devious Husband by Catharina Maura]()
The Devious Husband by Catharina Maura
From the author of The Wrong Bride and The Temporary Wife comes a steamy and angsty enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage romance. Xavier Kingston’s life is turned upside down when his nemesis and business rival, Sierra Windsor, suddenly begins to show interest in a man that isn’t him... -
![The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts Vol Two by Cynthia A. Rodriguez, H.D. Carlton, Elaine Reed, Daniela Romero]()
The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts Vol Two by Cynthia A. Rodriguez, H.D. Carlton, Elaine Reed, Daniela Romero
Get in, romance readers. We're taking a trip down nostalgia lane to save lives.Welcome to The Love Archives; a romance anthology of bonus scenes, excerpts, extended epilogues, and alternate POVs for your insatiable appetite. The best part? All proceeds go towards helping Palestinian families.So pick your sub-genre or simply enjoy over 100 short stories from some of your favorite romance authors... -
![The Heartbreaker by Sara Cate]()
The Heartbreaker by Sara Cate
I’ve been quiet long enough.I’m nothing like my brothers. I’ve devoted my life to my work, and I don’t care about God or family.I live alone, and I like it that way. Soon, I’ll have the job of my dreams far away from this place, and that’s all that matters. Everything is going perfectly.That is until Sadie Green walks into my class... -
![All In by Sara Cate]()
All In by Sara Cate
Five years ago, I slept with my husband’s best friend.Then, my husband slept with his best friend, too.And now, the three of us are in matrimonial bliss with three kids at home.Drake suggested we visit the place where it all started and celebrate our anniversary in Sin City itself. Something tells me he has a surprise up his sleeve, and I’m dying to know what it is...m-m-f · bdsm · contemporary · menage · queer · poly · love triangle · friends to lovers · cheating · dark -
![Rescued by the Luxirian by Zoey Draven]()
Rescued by the Luxirian by Zoey Draven
All Lyra Kye wants is a relaxing vacation on a galaxy cruise before her life changes forever. What she doesn't expect is for her cheap cruise ship to literally explode, nor does she expect to crash-land on an alien jungle planet wedged inside a tiny life pod and wearing an even tinier red bikini.And she certainly doesn't expect a hot Luxirian to come to her rescue...alpha male · length-novella · futuristic · science fiction · aliens · m-f · dual-pov · fated-mates · insta-love · pregnancy -
![Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn]()
Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn
Everly Plum is delighted to be heading up the Bridesmaid for Hire program at Magical Moments by Maggie. And when Hardy Hopper, one of their billionaire investors, approaches Everly for help with his friends' wedding, she's more than happy to step in...contemporary · humor · super rich hero · office · length-long · m-f · friends to lovers · hurt-comfort · grovel · spanking -
![The Game of Love: 4 Bestselling Sports Romances by Lauren Blakely, Meghan Quinn, Kandi Steiner, Amy Daws]()
The Game of Love: 4 Bestselling Sports Romances by Lauren Blakely, Meghan Quinn, Kandi Steiner, Amy Daws
The Game of Love is a collection of four sports romances with heart, humor, and heat from four bestselling romance authors.BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS Challenge by Amy DawsPuck Yes by Lauren BlakelyThose Three Little Words by Meghan QuinnMeet Your Match by Kandi SteinerHe’s her patient. She’s his doctor. They shouldn’t. But God, do they want to... -
![Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the thrilling conclusion to her beloved Flesh and Fire series…The line between love and obsession has never been wider.While Sera is finally free of Kolis and back with those she loves, not everything is calm...high fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · vampires · magic · new adult · gifted heroine · length-epic · m-f · non-human-heroine -
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![By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult]()
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey comes an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.Young playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano... -
![Green Light by Jescie Hall]()
Green Light by Jescie Hall
From Amazon's bestselling author Jescie Hall comes a new dark college romance about one man's online obsession with his new stepsister.K1ngK0br@: I fell for your lies, and you sucked me into your twisted game. You made me crave your taste, hungered for your full attention. I gave you everything, only for you to go ghost. You hollowed my heart, sending me into a spiral of self-destruction... -
![The Bonus by T.L. Swan]()
The Bonus by T.L. Swan
From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes the sizzling story of Gabriel Ferrara and Grace Porter. Bonus chapters included in this exclusive paperback edition!Grace Porter has the perfect job, great pay, a beautiful office, everything she ever dreamed of, if not for one small detail.She's utterly and hopelessly in love with her boss...secret child · m-f · super rich hero · boss & employee · contemporary · humor · dual-pov · from hate to love · tycoon · pregnancy -
![Wisteria by Adalyn Grace]()
Wisteria by Adalyn Grace
Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do... and she's not about to start now. Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is... -
![Clean Finish by Lily Mayne]()
Clean Finish by Lily Mayne
LarkinLook, here’s the thing.I’m young, carefree, and my job as the assistant to Holt, manager and owner of the Goliaths of Wrestling, means I’m surrounded by half-naked beefcake wrestlers all day. Of course I’m going to be interested in… getting to know them all better...werewolves · paranormal · m-m · shapeshifters · humor · fae · age difference · virgin hero · queer · sunny hero -
![A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher]()
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
A dark retelling of the Brothers Grimm's Goose Girl, rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magicCordelia knows her mother is unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms, and her mother doesn't allow Cordelia to have a single friend—unless you count Falada, her mother's beautiful white horse. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is on her daily rides with him...fantasy · horror · magic · witches · historical · high fantasy · mystery · abuse · found-family · length-medium -
![Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca]()
Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
It's love at first haunting in a seaside town that raises everyone’s spirits from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.Small Florida coastal towns often find themselves scrambling for the tourism dollars that the Orlando theme parks leave behind. And within the town limits of Boneyard Key, the residents decided long ago to lean into its ghostliness...urban fantasy · contemporary · fantasy · paranormal · magic · humor · cold hero · florida · length-medium · m-f -
![The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O'Roark
An angsty, age gap, forbidden romance from bestselling author, Elizabeth O’ Roark.Once upon a time, my buddy’s niece was a toddler in a swim diaper following me around the beach. Now Daisy’s twenty-one, the loveliest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on, and blackmailing me into letting her stay for the summer.If she’s not bent over on my deck in yoga pants, she’s in a bikini that covers far less... -
![WITSEC by Ashley N. Rostek]()
WITSEC 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... -
![Scorpion by Avina St. Graves]()
Scorpion by Avina St. Graves
Three days is all it took for everyone I love to die.The fall from grace hurt. I was one of the few specialist snipers in the military who is a woman. I made a name for myself. Set records. But death has a way of changing everyone.The descent from Special Forces, to dirty fighting pits, to becoming a bodyguard for the man whose heart I broke, I never thought I’d stop drowning... -
![Dark Restraint by Katee Robert]()
Dark Restraint by Katee Robert
Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She's betrayed her father—and his benefactor—and now she's left to rely on the questionable mercy of Olympus to keep her safe. As with everything in this city, mercy comes with a price. For Ariadne, that means a marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but to agree, even if there's only one man she's ever wanted—a man she's feared just as much as she desires...contemporary · new adult · fantasy · dark · length-medium · m-f · virgin heroine · possessive hero · cruel hero · alpha male -
![The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine Vol. One by Katee Robert, Kay Blake, Cynthia A. Rodriguez, Nicole Ryan]()
The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine Vol. One by Katee Robert, Kay Blake, Cynthia A. Rodriguez, Nicole Ryan
Get in, romance readers. We're taking a trip down nostalgia lane to save lives.Welcome to The Love Archives; a romance anthology of bonus scenes, excerpts, extended epilogues, and alternate POVs for your insatiable appetite. The best part? All proceeds go towards helping Palestinian families.So pick your sub-genre or simply enjoy over 100 short stories from some of your favorite romance authors... -
![Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube]()
Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube
*Preorder now to receive the limited edition deluxe printing with gorgeous designed edges* From internet sensation and Amazon bestseller Lindsay Straube comes the first book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy kingdoms. Twenty-year-old Temperance Verus has never been kissed...monsters · age difference · dark · forced proximity · fantasy · magic · virgin heroine · shapeshifters · paranormal · exhibitionism -
![A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley]()
A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley
Ben Rosewood never meant to be bound to a vampire succubus, especially one as sexy-yet-terrifying as Eleanora Bettencourt-Devereux, but he has to admit there are some fang-tastic perks….Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine. His business, Ben’s Plant Emporium, is thriving, and he’s even expanding the shop...contemporary · vampires · humor · m-f · fantasy · witches · dangerous heroine · non-human-heroine · tortured heroine · warrior-heroine -
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![Fair Catch by C.E. Ricci]()
Fair Catch by C.E. Ricci
Catching feelings was never part of the plan. Taking in Kason Fuller as roommate is meant to be a favor; one I regret immediately. The bumbling, virgin football player drives me to the brink of sanity, stealing my food, my sleep, my peace and solitude. My solution? Call a ceasefire. Get him out on dates and out of my hair...m-m · athletes · forced proximity · sports · queer · contemporary · new adult · bisexual · grumpy sunshine · from hate to love -
![Romeo Falling by Jesse H. Reign]()
Romeo Falling by Jesse H. Reign
What happens when he’s your Romeo…but you’re no Juliet? Romeo and I were friends long before we were lovers. Best friends. Ride or die. What started as an innocent kiss slowly unraveled and shattered, giving way to years of tears and total obsession.Now I’m back in the small town I call home, staring straight into the face of the only man I’ve ever loved…or hated...friends to lovers · hurt-comfort · cheating · forced proximity · angst · m-m · contemporary · queer-awakening · queer · second chances -
![Saddles & Sweethearts: A Cowboy Small Town Romance Collection by Elizabeth Bright, Kacey Shea, Walker Rose, Greta Rose West]()
Saddles & Sweethearts: A Cowboy Small Town Romance Collection by Elizabeth Bright, Kacey Shea, Walker Rose, Greta Rose West
Get in your cowboy small-town romance era with these ten novellas from your favorite cowboy romance authors!Featuring stories:Ride With Me by Brooke MontgomeryAugust by Ashley JamesIt's Your Love by Bailey HannahWild Storm by Kacey SheaLong Lost Christmas Cowboy by Greta Rose WestTo Hell Fire and Back by Bonnie PoirierBouquets & Buckles by Elliott RoseA Sky Full of Stars by Elizabeth... -
![Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth]()
Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth
A sexy, Bodyguard, Grumpy/Sunshine, Celebrity romance from best-selling author, Morgan Elizabeth.Who knew applying to be the next Miss Americana while you’re drunk on tequila would actually get anywhere? But that’s exactly what happened to Ava when she wanted an excuse to promote her best friends’ new businesses... -
![When He Takes by Gabrielle Sands]()
When He Takes by Gabrielle Sands
I've fallen for a monster. A man who doesn't ask for what he wants—he takes. And now, he's taken me. Rowan Miller isn’t who I thought he was. He's Nero De Luca, the ex-consigliere of a notorious New York mob family, and he's been lying to me from the moment we met. If I return home to Darkwater Hollow, it will be a death sentence... -
![Heart of Frost and Scars by Pam Godwin]()
Heart of Frost and Scars by Pam Godwin
I’m the silent ache, the shadow that lingers, the present from your past, the knife in your heart.In the chilling finale of the Frozen Fate trilogy, Frankie enters a world far deadlier than the one she escaped.A sinister threat lurks in the shadows, hunting her with a dark obsession as her savage protectors battle the rules of society...reverse harem · poly · contemporary · forced proximity · super rich hero · m-f-m · dark · suspense · menage · abduction -
![God Of Vengeance by Michelle Heard]()
God Of Vengeance by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel. I was born into the Cosa Nostra, so I've always known an arranged marriage loomed in my future. When the Capo dei Capi of the Cosa Nostra comes to Sicily to give his approval for his cousin, Stefano, to take me as his bride, I know my fate is all but sealed...
