Top new romance books out this week: 4 Aug - 10 Aug 2024
Last updated:
August 10, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Navessa Allen, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, T. Kingfisher, Casey McQuiston, Lily Mayne, Sonja Grey, Devney Perry, Zoey Draven, Fae Quin, Saxon 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 · bdsm · erotica · friends to lovers · contemporary · humor · height-difference · bondage · spanking · mafia -
![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. Reading Order:. Book #1 Assistant to the Villain. Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain.fantasy · magic · paranormal · humor · new adult · high fantasy · medieval · monsters · m-f · boss & employee -
![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 magic. Cordelia 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 · mystery · abuse · found-family · length-medium · m-f -
![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 -
![Clean Finish by Lily Mayne]()
Clean Finish by Lily Mayne
Larkin. Look, 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 -
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![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![Hunt Me! by Fae Quin]()
Hunt Me! by Fae Quin
Maybe he’s fast enough to catch you. Maybe you want him to. Jeffrey. Returning to my hometown, to normalcy, after all I’ve been through feels strange to say the least. Returning to the friends and family that have all moved on with their lives, while I’m still trapped with demons of my past haunting me, is really the worst kind of torment. I’m safe now...paranormal · m-m · shapeshifters · hurt-comfort · found-family · fated-mates · werewolves · vampires · primal-play · queer -
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![Forgotten Romance by Saxon James]()
Forgotten Romance by Saxon James
Davey:. In a list of what’s most important to me, three things are right up there at the top. My kids, my husband Mack, and my career I’ve spent my life building. Unfortunately that career has me away from home more than I'd like, and when I refuse to walk away from it, my husband walks away from me instead...contemporary · m-m · queer · mature couple · friends to lovers · second chances · found-family · himbo · forced proximity · small town -
![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... -
![Of Frost and Feather by Eliza Raine]()
Of Frost and Feather by Eliza Raine
Maddy used to think she knew what would end her life. Now, the list is too long to guess from. And possibly the most dangerous of them all? Kain. Every day she spends at Featherblade, more secrets are revealed, and it will only be so long before one of them is hers. When Kain has what he wants from her… She fears it won’t just be those who wronged him who will feel his wrath... -
![Emerald Malice by Nicole Fox]()
Emerald Malice by Nicole Fox
I crashed a wedding. Got caught by the best man. Now, I’m pregnant with his baby…. It's Katya's fault. (As per usual. ). My BFF despises her ex and wants to hate-watch him marry the woman he left her for. Problem is, she didn't fill me in on that plan. .. Until we arrive at the ceremony. As soon as I find out, I run... -
![Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox]()
Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox
I did a bad thing. .. And the man I love is here to make me pay for it. "You're coming with me," he snarls. "There's zero percent chance THAT's happening," I fire back. But I only get about two steps away before Andrey decides to take matters into his own hands. Literally. And it's me. I'm "matters. ". So now, I'm back where I started...mafia · from hate to love · contemporary · grumpy sunshine · age difference · pregnancy · suspense · dual-pov · length-long · m-f -
![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... -
![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 · dark · length-medium · m-f · virgin heroine · possessive hero · alpha male · bad boys · cold hero -
![Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid]()
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a reimagining of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her. The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men...fantasy · horror · historical · witches · young adult · paranormal · magic · medieval · dark · monsters -
![Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer]()
Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer
A tender, laugh-out-loud debut romance about a woman who ends up in over her head after a little white lie . . -
![The Bookbinder by Pip Williams]()
The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
A young British woman working in a book bindery gets a chance to pursue knowledge and love when World War I upends her life in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick The Dictionary of Lost Words. “Williams spins an immersive and compelling tale, sweeping us back to the Oxford she painted so expertly in The Dictionary of Lost Words... -
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![The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava]()
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
A Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com by debut author Danica Nava. Ember Lee Cardinal has not always been a liar—well, not for anything that counted at least. But her job search is not going well and when her resumé is rejected for the thirty-seventh time, she takes matters into her own hands...humor · indigenous-mc · contemporary · office · length-medium · m-f · oklahoma · usa · secret-relationship · first-person-pov -
![A Mastery of Crows by Evelyn Flood]()
A Mastery of Crows by Evelyn Flood
Heir. Capo. Wife. Widow. Once, I thought I was strong. I was strong. I thought I was strong, but they managed to break me. Now, the shards of who I used to be are broken and jagged. My men are battling their own guilt, their own nightmares - but even now, they're still fighting for me. Our time is limited. Matteo is circling, preparing to deliver his final blow. I will not lose anyone else... -
![Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino]()
Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino
A wronged wife goes toe to toe with her cheating husband at the polls in this hilarious and heart-lifting novel by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write. It’s a doozy of a bad day for Beverly Diamond when she catches her husband, Larry, in a compromising position with his secretary...historical · humor · 20th century · length-medium · m-f · boss & employee · class difference · slow burn · jewish · office -
![The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia]()
The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroine — but the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the author of Mexican Gothic . 1950s Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times... -
![On the Way to the Wedding: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn]()
On the Way to the Wedding: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn
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![Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M.J. Wassmer]()
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M.J. Wassmer
White Lotus meets Kevin Wilson in this whip-smart social satire about a man who finds himself trapped on an island resort after the sun literally explodes, and suddenly must choose whether to save himself from the chaos, or help the fellow guests make it off the island alive…. Vacation Checklist: Pack swim trunks. Apply sunscreen... -
![Tempting by Bella Matthews]()
Tempting by Bella Matthews
From USA Today and Amazon Top 5 Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a Fake Dating, Teach Me, Spicy Sports Romance. A little white lie never hurt anyone . . . or so I thought. One fake date and we’d go our separate ways, at least that’s how hockey’s hottest golden boy—Nixon Sinclair—convinced me this would work. But it turns out, Nix had other plans... -
![Spy x Family, Vol. 12 by Tatsuya Endo]()
Spy x Family, Vol. 12 by Tatsuya Endo
An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world... -
![The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark]()
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. 2024. Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi... -
![The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark]()
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi...fantasy · mystery · magic · high fantasy · time travel · urban fantasy · horror · steampunk · dark · historical -
![The Path of Ascension 7 by C. Mantis]()
The Path of Ascension 7 by C. Mantis
Don't miss Book 7 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. About the. This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia... -
![Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding]()
Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding
It’s a truth universally acknowledged—well, by Elizabeth Bennet anyway—that there’s nothing worse than summer in the Hamptons. She should know: she’s lived out there her whole life. Every June, her hometown on the edge of Long Island is inundated with rich Manhattanites who party until dawn and then disappear by September. And after twenty-five years, Lizzy wants to leave, too... -
![Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson]()
Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson
From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious books, Maureen Johnson, comes a new stand-alone YA about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself. The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters...young adult · mystery · contemporary · queer · historical · 20th century · length-medium · glimpses-kisses · audiobook -
![Bouncy by B. Sobjakken]()
Bouncy by B. Sobjakken
The cringiest book you'll ever read. .. . Acacia is a horny, but virgin, gym receptionist obsessed with watching her well-endowed boss do his jump rope routines. When she finally decides to take matters into her own hands, her failing attempts at seduction leave much to be desired. Callum has been trying to keep professional boundaries with the quirky girl leading his front desk...contemporary · humor · office · length-novella · height-difference · boss & employee · m-f · breeding · spanking · fetish -
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![The Spy Who Loved Her by Aydra Richards]()
The Spy Who Loved Her by Aydra Richards
Lord Rafe Beaumont has loved Lady Emmeline Prescott for nearly half his life. She is the widow of his former friend, his younger sister’s closest companion…and she doesn’t even know he exists. For years he has contented himself with his position at the very periphery of her life, knowing it is the closest he can ever allow himself to be...historical · regency · length-medium · m-f · siblings-bff · dual-pov · miscarriage · sweet heroine · sweet-hero · tortured hero -
![Milk & Cookie by Elena Dawne]()
Milk & Cookie by Elena Dawne
They call her… The Baby-maker,. I call her MINE. This book is a ridiculously sweet and smutty romp with a serious and MASSIVE mountain man and the small, curvy, free spirited, young woman of his dreams. For fans of the Milk & Honeymoon group incident — this is Vince’s story. — gets instantly hard. — falls instantly in love...breeding · single-mother · contemporary · humor · fetish · height-difference · independent heroine · possessive hero · m-f · insta-love -
![Lust & Lollipops by Lola Glass]()
Lust & Lollipops by Lola Glass
I've been thrown out of a plane and dropped on an island full of gorgeous, massive men. Did I mention that said men are all magical fae guys competing for the right to marry me? Yeah, it's a mess. Every man on the island has the same two. Defeat his competitors, and win my heart. Luckily, I know one of the guys. We're not exactly friends, but I can kind of trust him...fae · fantasy · fated-mates · shapeshifters · magic · from hate to love · urban fantasy · new adult · humor · paranormal -
![Extra Wicked Things by Cassie Alexander]()
Extra Wicked Things by Cassie Alexander
All the extra wicked things you might desire. .. .All of Cassie's extra stories, bonus scenes, and hot art, all in one convienent place! This omnibus. The Longest Night & Tooth, Fang, and Claw, from the Dark Ink Tattoo series. A Wooden Heart, from the Transformation Trilogy. Dragons Don't Date & Bewitched, from the Prince of the Other Worlds series... -
![Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha]()
Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha
Three lovers with unbridled hope, uncanny dreams, and ancient powers join forces against the greatest evil in the world in a scorching fantasy by the authors of Consort of Fire. Ash waited three thousand years for a consort who could break the Betrayer’s chains. Instead of one lover, he found Sachi and Zanya—the primordial powers that embody creation and destruction, reborn as humans...fantasy · bisexual · magic · dragon shifter · height-difference · hurt-comfort · war · sweet heroine · cold heroine · gifted heroine -
![Close Knit by Jenny Colgan]()
Close Knit by Jenny Colgan
Follow Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious and romantic summer novel set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles, by beloved New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. In the northernmost reaches of Scotland, where a string of little islands in the North Sea stretches towards Norway, lives Gertie MacIntyre, a proud island girl by birth... -
![The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong Vol. 2 #2) by Xue Shan Fei Hu, Ryoplica, Kura, Changle]()
The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong Vol. 2 #2) by Xue Shan Fei Hu, Ryoplica, Kura, Changle
In this danmei/Boys’ Love novel series originally released in Chinese–and coming to the English language for the first time–a man is transported into the historical world of a webnovel to win over a tyrant…as his pet fish! When Li Yu falls asleep reading a webnovel about a ruthless, mute tyrant falling in love with a dainty male concubine, he doesn’t expect to wake up inside the world of the...
