Top new romance books in August 2024
Last updated:
August 31, 2024
August 2024 featuring new releases by Navessa Allen, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Karina Halle, S.J. Tilly, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cynthia A. Rodriguez, Jasmine Mas, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Hannah Grace, Lindsay Straube, Shantel Tessier, Sloane St. James and many more.
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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...dark · new adult · bdsm · erotica · friends to lovers · contemporary · humor · height-difference · bondage · spanking -
![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 -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 · paranormal · super rich hero · from hate to love · ancient times · poly · dark · historical · new adult -
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![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 -
![Daydream by Hannah Grace]()
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 -
![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 · from hate to love · dark · forced proximity · fantasy · magic · virgin heroine · shapeshifters · paranormal -
![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 -
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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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![The Pairing by Casey McQuiston]()
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other's lives once and for all. Time apart has done them good...bisexual · contemporary · m-f-x · second chances · dual-pov · queer · forced proximity · friends to lovers · humor · praise-kink -
![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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![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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... -
![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... -
![Hissing Hellcats by Clare Sager]()
Hissing Hellcats by Clare Sager
When Barnacle goes missing, Vice and Knigh must work together to rescue her.With a bar brawl, sea magic, and the delicious distraction of each other, join Vice and Knigh on a thrilling short adventure in the Beneath Black Sails series. Available for free on the author's website... -
![Doctor D'Arco, Sorcerer of London by Kathryn Colvin]()
Doctor D'Arco, Sorcerer of London by Kathryn Colvin
A dark sorcerer. His widowed apprentice.A Victorian Gothic Romance for all time.In the midnight fog of Victorian London, the young widow Elizabeth Buckingham was destitute and alone, sustained only by her vow of revenge against whoever—or whatever—caused her Egyptologist husband’s uncanny demise...magic · historical · victorian · m-f · slow burn · forbidden love · vengeance · teacher-hero · paranormal · competent heroine -
![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 -
![The No Rules Roommate by Holly June Smith]()
The No Rules Roommate by Holly June Smith
From the bestselling author of Can I Tell You Something? comes the final novel in the Sunshine Book Club series. Stick to the plan, and everything will go your way, right? Right? English teacher and self-improvement addict, Megan Porter, has carefully crafted goals for the year ahead; get promoted, have adventures with her friends, and find true love after a painful breakup... -
![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... -
![Born into Blood by Sonja Grey]()
Born into Blood by Sonja Grey
I’d give my life for my family…but I won’t give hers. My family is everything, and the Bratva I help run is all I care about.Until I meet her.One look and I know she’s mine,the only woman I’ll ever want, and the only one I’ll ever have. My little kisa belongs to me, and I won’t let anything come between us…not even my own family.I’ve been taught since birth to hate the Melnikovs...found-family · mafia · breeding · length-medium · contemporary · m-f · insta-love · virgin hero · virgin heroine · usa -
![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... -
![Rally by Devney Perry]()
Rally by Devney Perry
Pregnant. Homeless. Broke. Not what I’d expected for my senior year in college. Neither was Rush Ramsey. We met the day I went camping and got stranded on the side of a gravel road. I didn’t believe in white knights who freed damsels in distress. Life had taught me that if something bad could happen, it probably would. The only person who would save me was me. But Rush Ramsey rescued me that day...pregnancy · sports · football · new adult · contemporary · college · poor heroine · athletes · found-family · m-f -
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![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... -
![Excess by Colette Rhodes]()
Excess by Colette Rhodes
Inika has been given everything, and yet happiness has always felt out of her reach. Blake has worked for everything he has, and happiness has always felt like an optional extra. It’s meant to be fun. It’s meant to be easy. Itches will be scratched, and no strings will be attached. All Blake and Inika have to do is not catch feelings...omegaverse · paranormal · multicultural · humor · fantasy · m-f · friends-benefits · secret-relationship · england · united-kingdom -
![Excess: An On The Shelf Omegaverse Romance by Colette Rhodes]()
Excess: An On The Shelf Omegaverse Romance by Colette Rhodes
Inika has been given everything, and yet happiness has always felt out of her reach. Blake has worked for everything he has, and happiness has always felt like an optional extra. It’s meant to be fun. It’s meant to be easy. Itches will be scratched, and no strings will be attached. All Blake and Inika have to do is not catch feelings...omegaverse · paranormal · contemporary · m-f · fantasy · office · grumpy sunshine · class difference · friends-benefits · rich heroine -
![The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore]()
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor!When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just need someone to help her out...mystery · age difference · forced proximity · small town · contemporary · erotica · friends to lovers · humor · massachusetts · m-f -
![Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe]()
Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
The hardest thing for a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer to believe in is finding love in this swoony debut romantic comedy. Hallie Barrett's life has imploded after she's dumped by her hotshot ex, who also happens to be her coworker and the star of the online series she was producing. Without a new show to present for the company competition, she’ll be out of a job... -
![Better Hide by Alina May]()
Better Hide by Alina May
Jayden At the worst moment, our little toy tries to run from us. She dares to act like she isn’t ours. So, I hunt her down and force her to remember who she belongs to. But she puts up a fight and tries to get under my skin. No one has gotten under my skin except Cole, and she does it so easily. It makes me livid. Angry.Afraid. ColeJayden is losing it...dark · bdsm · abduction · from hate to love · m-f-m · alpha male · found-family · suspense · contemporary · forced proximity -
![Sober Dope & Sundays by Nordika Night]()
Sober Dope & Sundays by Nordika Night
WHEN ZERO WILLPOWER MEETS AN IRON WILL...Who goes to rehab eight times? Gage does. As a recovering addict fresh out of rehab, moving back in with his mom and starting over in his hometown isn't part of his life goals, but Gage needs all the support he can get. Lost and a little unsure of himself, Gage meets his new sponsor. A sponsor whose son is the perfect sober companion...
