Top new romance books in August 2025
Last updated:
August 23, 2025
August 2025 featuring new releases by Carissa Broadbent, Brynne Weaver, Emily Rath, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Lana Ferguson, Ivy Fairbanks, Lauren Asher, Cate C. Wells, Neva Altaj, Nyla K. and many more.
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The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk by Carissa Broadbent
New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk.Mische made the ultimate sacrifice to save those she loves – and plunged the world into an eternal night. Now, imprisoned by the gods and obsessed with revenge, Asar is desperate to find her again...fantasy · vampires · paranormal · high fantasy · magic · length-long · m-f · non-human-heroine · non-human-hero · found-family -
![Love & Other Killers by Brynne Weaver]()
Love & Other Killers by Brynne Weaver
Serial killers versus serial killer in a hot and twisted novella about family games, true love, and competitive carnage by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ruinous Love Trilogy.It’s the annual hunt for Sloane and her vigilante family of serial killers. Track the most cold-blooded psychos imaginable and take them down...dark · contemporary · humor · length-novella · audiobook · m-f · competent heroine · sassy heroine · strong heroine · dangerous heroine -
![Pucking Strong by Emily Rath]()
Pucking Strong by Emily Rath
PRE-ORDER THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE JACKSONVILLE RAY SERIES!In the latest spicy novel in the internationally bestselling Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series, a desperate situation ends with a quick trip down the aisle. Now the team physical therapist has to smile for the cameras and prove he’s in love with his new superstar hockey husband . .marriage of convenience · queer · sports · m-m · new adult · hockey · office · contemporary · multicultural · length-epic -
![Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer]()
Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIESOnce Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponized scone (accurate)...fantasy · new adult · magic · length-medium · audiobook · humor · boss & employee · grumpy sunshine · height-difference · slow burn -
![Room for Two by Lana Ferguson]()
Room for Two by Lana Ferguson
A steamy new novella from USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny—available only in audio!Shy, awkward Cade Monroe must be the only man in Florida who hates the beach. But when the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen kisses him unexpectedly one summer night, he might be forced to change his mind. A year later, and he’s still pining after her...contemporary · audiobook · m-f · open-door · new adult · grumpy sunshine · office · college · cheerful heroine · competent heroine -
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![Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks]()
Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks
A sizzling exes-to-lovers second- chance romance from the author of Morbidly Yours, the “sweet, spicy, and fabulous” (Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author) TikTok sensationShe doesn’t do second chances. But he's not done writing their song.Cielo “Lo” Valdez doesn’t believe in second chances. Surviving cancer taught her life is too short to spend time on someone who wronged you...contemporary · humor · length-medium · new adult · m-f · multicultural · second chances · switch · found-family · europe -
![Love Arranged by Lauren Asher]()
Love Arranged by Lauren Asher
The final book in the Lakefront Billionaires series by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher.LORENZO Five months. Two people “in love”. One fake relationship with an expiration date.Sounds simple enough.The problem is, Lily Muñoz and I have history.So, when she volunteers to date me so I can improve my public image, I should say no... -
![Ravaged Wolf by Cate C. Wells]()
Ravaged Wolf by Cate C. Wells
They tell the story of our mating as a warning…IzzyIn my pack, I’m a cautionary tale, the female who made her mate wait too long and drove him into rut.After that terrible night, Trevor was exiled, and I became a lesson to others that Fate always wins. Fight, and you’ll lose.But maybe I don’t want my life to be a lesson to others. Or a tragedy... -
![Precious Hazard by Neva Altaj]()
Precious Hazard by Neva Altaj
TARAMy life is perfect just the way it is now, Without Arturo DeVille in it.And now, I'm ordered to marry that arrogant, self-centred snob. He expects me to be a sophisticated, docile wife, Who will smile and nod at his every demand.But it's the last thing I plan to do. Our marriage vows may say I will cherish and obey my husband, But the only vow I'm promising is to make his life a living hell... -
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![Shadowman by Nyla K.]()
Shadowman by Nyla K.
For three years, I’ve resided in Alabaster Penitentiary. Surrounded by the same faces day in and day out, the deranged souls I now call my friends. We eat our meals together, shower together… Hell, we even fool around on occasion. Still, after all that, not one of them truly knows me. It’s my fault. I’m a withdrawn hoarder of secrets...dark · m-m · queer · mafia · multicultural · bisexual · queer-awakening · survival · vengeance · east-asian-mc -
![Katabasis by R.F. Kuang]()
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Dante’s Inferno meets Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi in this all-new dark academia fantasy from R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface, in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own... -
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Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kindHealer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save―seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life...fantasy · paranormal · horror · high fantasy · dark · mystery · magic · humor · m-f · strong heroine -
![Zomromcom by Olivia Dade]()
Zomromcom by Olivia Dade
Teaming up with your neighbor during a zombie outbreak is a no-brainer, but if it turns out he’s a vampire . . . the stakes couldn’t be higher, in this infectious new paranormal romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Spoiler Alert...vampires · urban fantasy · magic · monsters · witches · fantasy · horror · demons · paranormal · contemporary -
![If Not for My Baby by Kate Golden]()
If Not for My Baby by Kate Golden
It’s the duet of a lifetime when a rock star and his backup singer find a new kind of harmony off stage in this sensational contemporary romance. Clementine Clark isn’t looking for love. Growing up with a single mom who weeps over a new guy each week tends to have that effect on a girl... -
![Romancing the Clone by Ruby Dixon]()
Romancing the Clone by Ruby Dixon
Simone loves a good opportunity. When she sees that there’s a hole in the market on Risda III for a bakery, she steps in to fill the void. With a cart full of fresh baked goods, she rakes in the credits. Who cares if she doesn’t know the difference between a biscuit and a babka? She’s got hustle and a winning smile.Ruth-Ann cares. She cares a lot... -
![Playing Dirty by C.E. Ricci]()
Playing Dirty by C.E. Ricci
Our rivalry formed long before we became siblings.Madden Hastings has been my nemesis since the day we met.A divide was born from the age-old rivalry between our universities,but this year, another layer developed. It became personal.Because the captain of Blackmore’s baseball team?He’s also my new step brother...sports · contemporary · from hate to love · queer-awakening · college · queer · m-m · new adult · baseball · length-long -
![Handsome Devil by L.J. Shen]()
Handsome Devil by L.J. Shen
I made a deal with the devil to save my mother…But is it really hell if I love the way it burns?GiaThe monster from my nightmares crawled into my reality, masquerading as my boss.Tatum Blackthorn is Lucifer, personified.When he discovers my weakness, he makes me an offer I cannot refuse, and I become his wife... -
![Dream On by Jennifer Hartmann]()
Dream On by Jennifer Hartmann
*Preorder now to receive the limited deluxe edition with gorgeous printed edges*From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes an all-new standalone crossover romance filled with heartache and dreams.Lexington Hall and I were never supposed to collide―he, the golden boy of Hollywood, and me, a small-town dreamer with stars in my eyes... -
![Maneater by Morgan Elizabeth]()
Maneater by Morgan Elizabeth
The Mavens are on the job to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging a luxury resort. Josie, nicknamed the Maneater, is using her powers of persuasion to get the intel they need.While there, Rowan, a nuisance from her past and the VP of Operations for the resort, keeps getting in her way, but she's not backing down.Be it love or disaster, neither of them is ready for what’s coming next...suspense · from hate to love · mystery · forced proximity · super rich hero · office · heroine sleuth · contemporary · m-f · dual-pov -
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![A Monstrous World: The Complete Series by Jillian West]()
A Monstrous World: The Complete Series by Jillian West
A Monstrous The Complete Series Omnibus EditionWhen you’re out of options, you head for Haven, a sanctuary city for monsters and humans alike.The Monster’s DenEmerson is on the run from her ex’s pack with her half-shifter daughter in tow... -
![The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold by Ally Carter]()
The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold by Ally Carter
An action-packed, second-chance rom-com about two rival spies who must join forces in order to stay alive, from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.Ten years ago, they joined the CIA. Six years ago, he left the game. Five years ago, they fell in love. One year ago, she ran out into the cold with absolutely no intention of ever coming back...mystery · contemporary · suspense · humor · audiobook · behind-doors · m-f · competent heroine · dual-pov -
![Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings]()
Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings
An utterly delightful and sexy second-chance romance between a black cat and golden retriever with Mazey Edding's signature sparkling voice! Eva Kitt never expected to be the host of Sausage Talk, interviewing B-list celebrities over lukewarm hot dogs, instead of pursuing the journalism career she dreamed of...contemporary · humor · from hate to love · m-f · bisexual · grumpy sunshine · forced proximity · second chances · slow burn · office -
![Wicked Ends by Mila Kane]()
Wicked Ends by Mila Kane
My class... His rules.Hade Harbor was supposed to be my clean slate—a quiet, hockey-obsessed Maine town where I could disappear.Then I walked into my first lecture and saw him.The bartender from last night.The one I should’ve never touched.Marcus Bailey isn’t just another college jock—he’s an Ice God.Goalie for the Hellions. Arrogant. Vicious. Addicted to winning... -
![My Favorite Lost Cause by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
My Favorite Lost Cause by Elizabeth O'Roark
When my marriage hits rock bottom, I escape to South Carolina to help my charming disaster of a stepbrother, Charlie—aka "the douchiest man in Manhattan"—fix up the decaying Southern mansion he's just inherited.But the house has other ideas. Doors slam, voices whisper, and something—or someone—wants us to be more than just reluctant roommates... -
![Exquisite Monster by Devyn Sinclair]()
Exquisite Monster by Devyn Sinclair
My enemies tried to destroy me, but I survived. They will fear what’s left of me.I have been betrayed by both humans and dragons.When fire didn’t kill me, my enemies threw me from a cliff and walked away. They thought ending my life would be easy.They were wrong.And I haven’t survived this long to run from a fight... -
![Sneak Peek for Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger]()
Sneak Peek for Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger
DELUXE EDITION--a deluxe hardback edition featuring stenciled edges, a foil case stamp, exclusive endpapers, and a detailed map.From the diabolical mind of New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes a scorching new enemies-to-lovers romance filled with explosive secrets, nail-biting gothic suspense, and the dangerous lure of dark magic.You never forget your first love... -
![The Empress by Michelle Heard]()
The Empress by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.While visiting family in Italy with my mother, I come face-to-face with Leo Toscano. The head of the Italian mafia, and my worst nightmare.Let’s get one thing straight...mafia · suspense · new adult · contemporary · dark · m-f · arranged marriage · italy · chile · dual-pov -
![The Office Bet by Eden Finley]()
The Office Bet by Eden Finley
FoxThere are only three things in life I’m passionate about: my family, sports, and hating Archer Holloway.He’s the most prolific associate at the firm and out earns everyone at our level. Plus, he’s annoyingly good-looking and is somehow able to charm everyone. Everyone except me.His athlete roster might be impressive, but his tactics for signing clients can be questionable at best... -
![Outlier by Susie Tate]()
Outlier by Susie Tate
Vicky is an outlier. An outlier in society, an outlier in the business world; she’s even an outlier in her own family. She knows that people find her weird and annoying, and she’s resigned to her loneliness until she sees him. Having never been attracted to any man before, her new obsession with burly, rough and ready Mike and the fact she can’t breathe when he’s close comes as a shock... -
![Born into Mayhem by Sonja Grey]()
Born into Mayhem by Sonja Grey
One bed. One lie. One time was never going to be enough.Dario Alessi is twice my age and lethal in all the ways that drive me crazy.Now that I’m eighteen, the tension between us is impossible to ignore.When his Italian famiglia needs my help, I jump on the plane without hesitation,more than ready to prove my worth and finally earn my place in my family’s Bratva...mafia · age difference · height-difference · humor · contemporary · dark · m-f · dual-pov · first-person-pov · competent heroine -
![Death's Favor by Jill Ramsower]()
Death's Favor by Jill Ramsower
New Mafia LITE standalone from Amazon TOP 35 Best selling author Jill Ramsower...DanikaI ran from my Russian father to escape an arranged marriageand ended up handcuffed to an Italian mafia hitman … in his bed.He’s as intensely beautiful as he is ruthless.A dichotomy of callous yet kind that fascinates me, though I know it shouldn’t.The man’s a killer... -
![Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 4 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
History stands poised to repeat itself as Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are besieged by walking corpses atop the Burial Mounds. It is here fate offers them a second chance to protect their loved ones and unmask the true instigator of this grisly onslaught...fantasy · queer · historical · mystery · m-m · magic · from hate to love · paranormal · horror · high fantasy -
![Hide and Seek by Willow Dixon]()
Hide and Seek by Willow Dixon
JaxIt was supposed to be an easy keep an eye on Myles until I’m sure he’s not a threat to us, then forget he exists and go back to living my life.But there’s something different about him. Something that speaks to my dark side and turns an easy job into an obsession. I want things from him I’ve never wanted before, and the more I watch him, the more I’m sure he wants them too...dark · dual-pov · queer · exhibitionism · hurt-comfort · m-m · college · found-family · contemporary · new adult -
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![Captive to the Shadow Prince by Mallory Dunlin]()
Captive to the Shadow Prince by Mallory Dunlin
My answer to being kidnapped by a fae prince? A knife to his throat.Falling into another world and getting captured by an arrogant, shadow-wielding fae prince wasn't on my to-do list. Neither was being told I’m his soulmate, or discovering that behind the glamor of a beautiful, violet-haired prince stood a seven-foot-tall winged beast.Stabbing him seemed like the best option...fantasy · from hate to love · length-long · high fantasy · magic · fae · monsters · shapeshifters · m-f · age difference -
![Captive to the Shadow Prince: A Fae Fated Mates Monster Romantasy by Mallory Dunlin]()
Captive to the Shadow Prince: A Fae Fated Mates Monster Romantasy by Mallory Dunlin
My answer to being kidnapped by a fae prince? A knife to his throat.Falling into another world and getting captured by an arrogant, shadow-wielding fae prince wasn't on my to-do list. Neither was being told I’m his soulmate, or discovering that behind the glamor of a beautiful, violet-haired prince stood a seven-foot-tall winged beast.Stabbing him seemed like the best option... -
![Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe]()
Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe
A chance at love might not be out of this world in this astronomically charming romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies.Los Angeles social media influencer El Martin seems to have a picture-perfect life. But what El wants more than anything is to find something real to make her heart race in a way it hasn’t in years...aliens · contemporary · paranormal · angels · fantasy · forced proximity · humor · mystery · m-f · caretaking -
![Saving the Rain by Elliott Rose]()
Saving the Rain by Elliott Rose
Forbidden love heats up in this spicy, age-gap, stepbrother rodeo cowboy romance from internationally bestselling author Elliott Rose. All it takes is eight seconds for your world to come crashing to a halt. What happens when you’re injured, stuck with the one man who makes your blood heat in a way you’ve never experienced before? I’ve been on a path to redemption. Kayce Wilder, former screw-up...cowboys · western · queer · erotica · bisexual · forced proximity · office · contemporary · first-person-pov · dual-pov -
![Falling into Place by Allison Ashley]()
Falling into Place by Allison Ashley
Finding a date for a reclusive bachelor is her job. It’s also a risk when she becomes the perfect match in an emotional and hopeful romance by the author of If Tomorrow Never Comes.Accountant and freelance personal stylist Carly Porter, daughter of a compulsive gambler, knows the personal cost of a bad bet... -
![The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown]()
The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown
From the author of the internationally bestselling The Book of Doors, another fantastical, stand-alone novel in which a trio of seemingly everyday people are members of a secret society tasked with finding and protecting hidden magical objects—ordinary items with extraordinary properties... -
![The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas]()
The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas
When a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the young woman it seizes must turn to the one man she shouldn’t trust…from bestselling author Isabel Cañas.In 1765, plague sweeps through Zacatecas. Alba flees with her wealthy merchant parents and fiancé, Carlos, to his family’s isolated mine for refuge...
