Top new romance books in July 2021
Last updated:
July 31, 2021
July 2021 featuring new releases by Victoria Aveline, Sarah A. Parker, Rina Kent, Ella Fields, Helen Scheuerer, S.J. Tilly, Amy Tintera, Ana Huang, Tessa Bailey, Stacia Stark and many more.
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Tempting Auzed by Victoria Aveline
Alejandra is a survivor. So far, she’s lived through abduction, a near drowning, and being lost in an alien forest. She thought things were finally starting to go her way when the most intense, grumpy, and insanely tempting man she’s ever seen rescues her from a monster. But sadly, that’s just when everything gets even more complicated. Auzed has his orders...science fiction · fantasy · aliens · sweet heroine · cold hero · monsters · forced proximity · erotica · paranormal · abduction -
![To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker]()
To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker
What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower. Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else. Small. Fragile. An enigma. Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave...audiobook · fantasy · magic · paranormal · fae · age difference · new adult · dark · high fantasy · angst -
![Black Thorns by Rina Kent]()
Black Thorns by Rina Kent
A lie turned into a nightmare. She broke my heart. Broke me. Broke us. Only one thing could mend the gaping wound she left behind. Her. Naomi. All mine for the taking. All mine for owning. All mine. Black Thorns is a dark romance book that contains dubious situations some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. This book is part of a duet and is not standalone.multicultural · new adult · contemporary · dark · angst · mafia · anal sex · strong heroine · alpha male · abduction -
![The Savage and the Swan by Ella Fields]()
The Savage and the Swan by Ella Fields
The king of wolves was more beast than man, more tyrant than king, and so much more than he seemed. Raised to avenge his murdered parents, he’d been trained and conditioned until nothing but violence and hatred lined the walls of his dead heart. For nearly four years, I’d done all I could to help my kingdom as we faced the wolf king’s unconquerable evil—hardly anything at all...fantasy · fae · shapeshifters · virgin heroine · magic · virgin hero · alpha male · werewolves · from hate to love · royalty -
![A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer]()
A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Marie Rutkoski and Alexandra Christo, A Lair of Bones is the first book in a binge-worthy epic dark fantasy series. As the daughter of an infamous criminal, Roh only cares about three things: her friends, finding her deathsong, and the upcoming royal Queen’s Tournament. A treacherous competition determines the ruler of magic every fifty years...fantasy · young adult · magic · high fantasy · new adult · dark · paranormal · glimpses-kisses · length-long · audiobook -
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![Sleet Banshee by S.J. Tilly]()
Sleet Banshee by S.J. Tilly
Mother-freaking hockey players. My friends found their happily-ever-afters with a couple of sweet, doting, over-the-top, in-love athletes. They got nicknames like Kitten and Sugar. But me? I got stuck with a dickhead who riles me up on purpose and calls me Banshee. Yeah, he might have a voice made explicitly for wet dreams. And he might have a body and face carved by the gods... -
![All These Warriors by Amy Tintera]()
All These Warriors by Amy Tintera
In this highly anticipated conclusion to New York Times best-selling author Amy Tintera's All These Monsters duology, Clara and Team Seven's quest to expose the truth behind the scrab menace has them facing their biggest threat yet: their own demons. Perfect for fans of Warcross and Renegades. When the world was crumbling, seventeen-year-old Clara fought back...young adult · science fiction · contemporary · paranormal · monsters · dystopian · futuristic · abuse · time travel · urban fantasy -
![Twisted Games by Ana Huang]()
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
She can never be his. .. but he's taking her anyway. Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever. He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until her. Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash... -
![It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey]()
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Tessa Bailey is back with a Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood “It Girl” who’s cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town. .. where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels... -
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![Speak of the Demon by Stacia Stark]()
Speak of the Demon by Stacia Stark
I hunt demons. I don’t work for them. And I promised my mom one thing before she was murdered: Under no circumstances, would I ever go near the high demons. But I’ll break that promise over and over again if it helps me avenge her death. When my only lead winds up dead in the middle of demon territory, I’m suddenly in deep shit. Violence in Samael’s club is a death sentence… unless he can use you...witches · urban fantasy · demons · paranormal · fantasy · shapeshifters · fae · humor · independent heroine · possessive hero -
![The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Faelicy, Lily]()
The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Faelicy, Lily
Half-demon Luo Binghe rose from humble beginnings and a tortured past to become unrivaled in strength and beauty... -
![Unwritten by Serena Akeroyd, Briana Michaels, Crystal Ash, Kathryn Moon]()
Unwritten by Serena Akeroyd, Briana Michaels, Crystal Ash, Kathryn Moon
Insatiable. Eager. Hopeful. Universal truth: Romance readers always want more. The next chapter, the next book, the unwritten words living in their favorite author’s mind. What happens next? How could you do that to my babies? I wonder what was going on in the other character’s head…. You’ll never have all the answers, but inside these pages, you’ll get just a bit of the. Unwritten...omegaverse · reverse harem · contemporary · paranormal · fantasy · super rich hero · new adult · demons · poly · length-short -
![The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center]()
The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center
It's the story of the night Jake and Helen (the main characters in Happiness for Beginners) first met. The first time Jake ever sees Helen, he's crashing her wedding with her little brother, Duncan—and Jake glimpses her for the first time as the boys burst into her dressing room without knocking just as Helen is adjusting the garter under her wedding dress... -
![Into Temptation by Pam Godwin]()
Into Temptation by Pam Godwin
Three heart-pounding dark romance thrillers from New York Times bestselling author, Pam Unshackle, Dominate, and Complicate. "If you love something, let it go. If it doesn't kill you, hunt it down and take it. ". Cole Hartman is a mystery. He works alone, sleeps alone, and satisfies his aches. .. alone. He hasn't touched a woman in seven years...dark · mafia · contemporary · fantasy · angst · suspense · length-epic · audiobook · explicit-plentiful · standalone -
![Queen Crow by J. Bree]()
Queen Crow by J. Bree
It was never supposed to be like this. My darkest secret has just been sent to the one person I was desperate to hide it from and now it’s too late to take it back. The damage has been done. With Atticus’ life in the balance and three new members about to be sworn in to the Twelve, the stakes have never been higher...contemporary · new adult · reverse harem · poly · dark · menage · mafia · cold hero · competent heroine · rich heroine -
![Stolen Crush by C.M. Stunich]()
Stolen Crush by C.M. Stunich
Finding out you’re the daughter of a millionaire true crime novelist isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When I was two, I was kidnapped. Kidnapped by a loving family, sure, but still kidnapped. Now, my biological mom wants me to live with her on the opposite side of the country. Her … and my new stepdad and his jerk of a son: Parrish. Wannabe tattoo artist, languorous rich boy, pouty mouth...suspense · new adult · sports · dark · from hate to love · reverse harem · high-school · contemporary · poly · young adult -
![Call Me Maybe by Cara Bastone]()
Call Me Maybe by Cara Bastone
Paint your toes. Pick up the wrong coffee and bagel order. Drive from Brooklyn to Jersey in traffic so slow you want to tear your hair out. It's amazing all the useless things I can accomplish while on hold for three hours with customer service. Three hours when I should be getting the Date-in-a-Box website ready to launch at the big business expo in a few days... -
![The Fine Print by Lauren Asher]()
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Rowan. I’m in the business of creating fairy tales. Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels. Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her. Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias. By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late. People like me don’t get happy endings... -
![While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory]()
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
Two people realize that it's no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he's trying to ignore and his advertising job to focus on... -
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![Fierce King by Sadie Kincaid]()
Fierce King by Sadie Kincaid
Today is my wedding day. In a few breathless moments, I will be Mrs Alejandro Montoya. He is the King of L. A, and everything a woman could want. Handsome, powerful, rich, and hotter than hell itself. But I am not just any woman. I am Alana Carmichael and I’m only here to save my father. I will not bow to any king. This is no fairy tale. This is my nightmare. He is fierce and unyielding...virgin heroine · mafia · marriage of convenience · arranged marriage · alpha male · dark · humor · suspense · age difference · bdsm -
![The Brazen by Devney Perry, Willa Nash]()
The Brazen by Devney Perry, Willa Nash
A small town, forced proximity romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, Devney Perry. Kerrigan Hale’s personal life is about as exciting as a bucket of tar. With hard work and hustle as her steadfast companions, who needs romance or adventure? Her empire in Calamity, Montana, isn’t going to build itself... -
![The Corpse In the Closet by Lucy Score]()
The Corpse In the Closet by Lucy Score
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over. Summer is heating up for reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her handsome private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago. First, her disapproving grandmother arrives determined to make Riley take her powers seriously or face the wrath of "the Guild...humor · contemporary · mystery · paranormal · suspense · dual-pov · possessive hero · gifted heroine · heroine sleuth · fantasy -
![To Have & to Hurt by Morgan Bridges]()
To Have & to Hurt by Morgan Bridges
Commanding my family's empire is an honor,. Except the thoughts I have are anything but. This young woman intrigues me, and not just because she doesn't speak. It's the quiet rebellion she exhibits in every nuanced movement and pointed look. However, she's the one woman I shouldn't pursue. Others may consider my attraction inappropriate...contemporary · suspense · new adult · possessive hero · slut-shaming · length-short · audiobook · dark · m-f · age difference -
![Saved by the Boss by Olivia Hayle]()
Saved by the Boss by Olivia Hayle
My rule is to never fall in love with a client. His rule? To never fall in love at all. I work at an elite matchmaking company. A failing one, to be honest. We’re near bankruptcy when billionaire Anthony Winter invests. It’s only business for him—he doesn’t believe in the company’s mission. No, Anthony tells me true love is a lie and our clients are delusional... -
![Tangled Sheets by Tracy Sumner, J.L. Beck, Hunter S. Jones, Sahara Roberts]()
Tangled Sheets by Tracy Sumner, J.L. Beck, Hunter S. Jones, Sahara Roberts
Tangled Sheets: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology. Can you handle it? The temptation of the forbidden. A lost romance. The explosive chemistry and undeniable attraction. The awakening of a love so hot it burns the pages? Prepare to get twisted and tangled between the sheets with these 20 steamy contemporary romance novels by your favorite authors... -
![Beneath the Surface by Emily McIntire]()
Beneath the Surface by Emily McIntire
Lily. We all have scars. Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles,. hard to see and easy to feel. But the most painful ones are deeper. Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost. I'm broken. Sick. Disturbed. Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces. But monsters linger long after they're gone,. and sometimes you can't outrun their shadows. No matter how much you ache to forget. Mason... -
![A Serpent's Venomous Kiss by Opal Reyne]()
A Serpent's Venomous Kiss by Opal Reyne
Sorry, but this book has been pulled from publication as of 20th of June 2022. Will be republished in the future with revisions. ******. Zahira is a Nagini, a rare yet beautiful species. Because of this, she’s sold to the most ruthless slave trader across the worlds. Added to his collection, she’s forced to dance on his seller’s podium... -
![Steph's Outcast by Ruby Dixon]()
Steph's Outcast by Ruby Dixon
Ever since we found the two Outcasts, it’s been my goal to get them to join our beach tribe. Handsome, impossible Juth has resisted all my efforts to recruit him and his small son. He’s made it very clear that he doesn’t belong with us. But when I’m trapped at Juth’s side as the beach is invaded by monsters, everything changes. He talks to me instead of pointedly ignoring me. We become friends... -
![Feral Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Feral Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
A morte e ritorno. My family’s motto circles in my mind as I look this problem dead on and try to figure it out. I’ve faced worse than this. Survived worse odds than this. I won’t let this failure break me. We have 72 hours to turn this around. 72 hours to make a new plan out of the dregs of the old. 72 hours until all hope is lost. This task is impossible, but I still like my chances...paranormal · shapeshifters · urban fantasy · fantasy · reverse harem · poly · fae · vampires · menage · erotica -
![First Comes Blood by Lilith Vincent]()
First Comes Blood by Lilith Vincent
Four ruthless men. A virgin mafia princess to unite them. But first, there will be blood. On my seventeenth birthday, I learn a terrible secret about my family. My future is in the hands of four brutal men, and what awaits me at their hands is too terrible to imagine. Four men who desire me. Four men who vow to possess me. Four men who think they can destroy me...contemporary · new adult · reverse harem · mafia · poly · dark · age difference · arranged marriage · erotica · forbidden love -
![Alien Tyrant by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Tyrant by Ursa Dax
“If you should flee, no matter where you run, I will always follow. ”. CECE. I thought getting a linguistics degree would land me a decent job, not get me shipped off to an alien planet ruled by barbarian warlords with tails. But that’s exactly what happens when my own government kidnaps me, along with a bunch of other women, and drops us on a brutal desert planet in the name of research... -
![Burn it Down by Julia Wolf]()
Burn it Down by Julia Wolf
I’m the smart girl with my nose constantly in a book. The one with the level head who never breaks the rules…until I do. And wouldn’t you know, the one person who knows about my case of temporary rebellion is the last one I’d ever want to find out. Gabe Fuller might be Savage River High’s class clown, but as far as I’m concerned, he’s a villain in disguise...from hate to love · high-school · new adult · contemporary · cruel hero · sports · dark · angst · alpha male · abuse -
![Flash Fire by T.J. Klune]()
Flash Fire by T.J. Klune
Flash Fire is the explosive sequel to The Extraordinaries by USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune! Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams, but with new heroes arriving in Nova City it’s up to Nick and his friends to determine who is virtuous and who is villainous. Which is a lot to handle for a guy who just wants to finish his self-insert bakery AU fanfic.fantasy · young adult · contemporary · superheroes · m-m · urban fantasy · humor · friends to lovers · paranormal · high-school -
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![Ward of Wyvern by L.J. Andrews]()
Ward of Wyvern by L.J. Andrews
A troublemaking mage. A fire-breathing queen. A love that will bring their world to its knees. Teagan Ward is running out of chances. Facing his third strike following a not-exactly-legal string of fun, he knows he’s lucky to be sent to reform school instead of serving time in magically warded prisons... -
![Alien Desire by Hannah Haze]()
Alien Desire by Hannah Haze
My space cadet training prepared me for all situations. All except falling for an alien. .. One hundred and seventy-one days have passed since I crashed on this desolate planet, with only a trash-talking computer and a shaggy dog for company. But today the stars in the night's sky — stars that belong to a galaxy far from my home — alter. A flash of light. A ground-shaking rumble. An explosion...science fiction · humor · virgin heroine · strong heroine · virgin hero · alpha male · aliens · breeding · omegaverse · monsters -
![Owned By The Bratva King by Jagger Cole]()
Owned By The Bratva King by Jagger Cole
She’s been mine since the second I saw her. It would be easy to say I have no business even looking at a girl like River Finn. She’s too young. Too innocent. Too much my daughter’s best friend. That is, until the gorgeous forbidden fruit becomes my business. A rival bratva kingpin wants her. I want his empire. Kidnapping her as leverage should be an easy, simple business arrangement...contemporary · virgin heroine · age difference · dark · from hate to love · forbidden love · insta-love · anal sex · spanking · mafia -
![The Bratva's Hostage by Jagger Cole]()
The Bratva's Hostage by Jagger Cole
Taking her was only the beginning…. A hit gone wrong. My partner, the future King of the Kashenko Bratva, bleeding out. There’s only one choice left for me:. Kidnap the daughter of the rival mob boss, and take her as my hostage. Now, she’s my temptingly innocent, beautifully forbidden bargaining chip. Talia is a pretty little bird, trapped all her life in a gilded cage. Too good for me...mafia · age difference · insta-love · contemporary · virgin heroine · alpha male · m-f · bad boys · possessive hero · fighters -
![Kingmakers: Year Four by Sophie Lark]()
Kingmakers: Year Four by Sophie Lark
Someone at Kingmakers isn’t who they seem…. He’s waited three agonizing years, a silent predator lurking in the shadows, crafting a plan fueled by loss and hatred. His target: the unsuspecting daughter of the man who ruined his life. Nix, oblivious to the dark past that connects them, finds herself drawn to this enigmatic figure who seems to understand her like no one else...multicultural · suspense · new adult · mystery · erotica · vengeance · mafia · strong heroine · from hate to love · dark -
![The Billionaire and the Runaway Bride by Nadia Lee]()
The Billionaire and the Runaway Bride by Nadia Lee
Who knew the biggest drama in my life wouldn’t be from a wedding I'm trying my best to avoid--my own! Running away to L. A. was supposed to end all the drama in my life. Find an apartment, get a job, show my rich family I don't need their money. .. until I end up as the assistant to the world's Number One underwear model... -
![Fallen Feathers by Eliza Raine]()
Fallen Feathers by Eliza Raine
One thing I did not expect when spending the night with the devil, was waking up the next day with wings on my back. But then, I also didn’t expect to be caught up in a second murder - this time of somebody I actually know, to be attacked by creatures from hell, or to find out my parents were keeping an epic secret from me...
