Top new romance books out this week: 25 Aug - 31 Aug 2024
Last updated:
August 31, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Hannah Grace, S.J. Tilly, Catharina Maura, Jesse H. Reign, Laurie Gilmore, S.E. Wendel, Shantel Tessier, C.E. Ricci, Gabrielle Sands, Sara Cate 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 -
![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 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... -
![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 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 -
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![Ironling by S.E. Wendel]()
Ironling by S.E. Wendel
A lady heir in a world of lords…. Aislinn Darrow was never meant to be her father’s heir, but that was before her selfish brother condemned himself. Now, she must give up her old life to take his place...fantasy · paranormal · monsters · fated-mates · medieval · m-f · orcs · class difference · rich heroine · aristocratic heroine -
![Madness by Shantel Tessier]()
Madness by 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. It just so happens to be where the Lords have sent me. I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW...dark · bdsm · suspense · dual-pov · forced proximity · alpha male · from hate to love · m-f · anal sex · bad boys -
![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. Yet as our truce shifts,...m-m · athletes · forced proximity · sports · queer · contemporary · new adult · bisexual · grumpy sunshine · from hate to love -
![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... -
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![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... -
![Wrangled by the Alien Rancher by Ursa Dax]()
Wrangled by the Alien Rancher by Ursa Dax
A sweet alien rancher, a wary human woman, and the mail-order marriage that changes everything…. I’ve been raised by my wealthy family to be one thing and one thing only: a wife. So when my parent-picked fiancé turns out to be a total creep and my family disowns me for breaking off the engagement, I do the only thing I can. Even if it’s the last thing I want. I get engaged to someone else...humor · erotica · science fiction · western · length-short · aliens · m-f · multicultural · caretaking · insta-love -
![Emperor of Wrath by Jagger Cole]()
Emperor of Wrath by Jagger Cole
To stop a war, I’m forced to marry a monster. Charming and seductive. Cold-blooded and merciless. Kenzo Mori, the wrathful king of the Mori Mafia family, is a sinfully beautiful devil with a heart of ice. He’s an enemy who's had a target on my back for years. Now, he’s my new husband. Our marriage of inconvenience is supposed to end the violence between the Bratva and the Yakuza... -
![You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban]()
You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban
The enemies-to-lovers queer Victorian romance follow-up to Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend, in which a young lord and a second son clash, but find themselves thrust together again and again by their meddling cousins. “That man is, without a doubt, the absolute most obnoxious…...queer · m-m · historical · from hate to love · victorian · humor · new adult · young adult · found-family · length-long -
![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. ~~~... -
![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. The present…... -
![Live, Laugh, Lurk by Elsie Winters]()
Live, Laugh, Lurk by Elsie Winters
Nothing could be worse than having to take a temporary job in a spooky old college town. Until I discover I'm living downstairs from a terrifying mothman. . The only thing I want is to get back to my old life as soon as possible...fantasy · monsters · humor · magic · paranormal · length-novella · m-f · friends to lovers · small town · cheerful heroine -
![Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter]()
Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter
Experience Wes and Liz’s first kiss from Better Than the Movies from Wes’s point of view! -
![A Little Sin by Rawnie Sabor]()
A Little Sin by Rawnie Sabor
It can take time to feel proud of who you are. Violet Kane is perfect. At least, that’s what people are supposed to think. She has the perfect career, the perfect presentation, and, until recently, she was engaged to the perfect man. To everyone around her, she's perfectly happy. But pretending to be happy is difficult when you're breaking apart at the seams...paranormal · fantasy · f-f · queer · demons · queer-awakening · caretaking · cold heroine · sweet heroine · dual-pov -
![Hockey Boy by Brittanee Nicole]()
Hockey Boy by Brittanee Nicole
Lennox Kennedy is beautiful, loud and the love of my life. She’s also my ex-girlfriend. The first time I saw her after ten years apart, I slammed into the plexiglass minutes before our game was set to begin. The second time I threw up. But third time’s a charm apparently because as my fiancée and I walked into an appointment to meet the woman hired to plan our nuptials–there she was again...humor · sports · super rich hero · athletes · curvy heroine · rich heroine · contemporary · fake relationship · second chances · hockey -
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![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... -
![Vows Of Sin by Lilah Raine]()
Vows Of Sin by Lilah Raine
For decades my family has ruled the New York Underground,. Keeping all the factions running takes strong leadership. The decisions we make are ruthless. Weakness isn’t an option. Our future success depends on me taking a wife and ensuring our bloodline remains strong. Madalina Conte doesn’t want to be the one standing beside me at the altar...virgin heroine · breeding · pregnancy · possessive hero · dark · mafia · arranged marriage · from hate to love · super rich hero · m-f -
![The Hunt of Night by K.C. Kean]()
The Hunt of Night by K.C. Kean
Fate plays funny games. It crowned me a princess, then ripped it away overnight. It gave me the determination to restore my family name, despite the hatred of my kind throughout the kingdom. It gave me the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s mine. But the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much I want to take the reins, it has its own plan for me...paranormal · magic · demons · fantasy · length-medium · m-f · fated-mates · reverse harem · competent heroine · sassy heroine -
![Escaping the Friendzone by Emily Antoinette]()
Escaping the Friendzone by Emily Antoinette
A woman trapped with her crush…. When I agreed to go to an escape room with friends, I didn’t expect everyone to bail and leave me locked in a room with the hottest, most unattainable person I’ve ever met—my brother’s minotaur best friend. Tension from the tight quarters and frustrating puzzles leads to heated confessions, and the wildest night of my life. He says he wants more... -
![Cappadonna 3 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Cappadonna 3 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
When it comes to my family I will protect them with my life. I’m a protector, and my family is my responsibility. When it comes to my team, I’m the same way. They are family, and the reason that me and Capone are able to do us in the streets, knowing they are tucked away safe. As a man, you sometimes fall short, and something— someone falls through the cracks... -
![Given Our History by Kristyn J. Miller]()
Given Our History by Kristyn J. Miller
Assistant professor Clara Fernsby is nothing if not driven. She’s wanted to teach history since she was fourteen, and she hasn’t let anything stand in her way—not even the love of her life. And it all paid off in the end, because she landed a well-paid position at a private liberal arts college fresh out of grad school, and this year, she’s finally up for tenure... -
![Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma]()
Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma
Veera Mathur has been through a lot in the past year. Both of her friends found soul mates, the man she fell in love with got engaged to another woman, and her father fired her before selling the family company... -
![The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page]()
The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page
From the author of the phenomenal internationally bestselling The Keeper of Stories, The Secrets of Flowers is a heartwarming novel about a grieving woman who rediscovers herself by uncovering the lost story of the girl who arranged flowers on the Titanic. The smallest treasures can hold the biggest mysteries …... -
![The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page]()
The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page
From the author of the phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes an utterly beautiful and uplifting novel. One year on from the death of her husband, Emma feels no closer to moving forward with her life. Seeking distraction, she quits her job and begins working at the local garden centre... -
![Brutal Savage by Lilian Harris]()
Brutal Savage by Lilian Harris
𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗣, 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗗, 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿, 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀. Callous and cruel, he’s a DEVIL in every sense of the word. And now, my new HUSBAND. Tynan Quinn barged into my life and demanded I become his wife... -
![Holidating by Sarina Bowen]()
Holidating by Sarina Bowen
24-time USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen's first holiday collection! Enjoy three complete holiday romances from Sarina Bowen. You’re getting:. Boyfriend: a complete holiday novel with a hilarious premise. Rent a boyfriend for the holiday. For $25, I will be your Thanksgiving date. I will show up in a nice shirt, talk hockey with your dad and bring your mother flowers…...christmas · contemporary · sports · mystery · m-f · new adult · length-long · explicit-open-door · humor · friends to lovers -
![Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall]()
Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall
A nobleman must work with a dashing soldier to save his sister from a mystical bargain gone wrong, diving into a world of malicious fey, enigmatic cults, and treacherous magic in this irresistible romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material. The year is 1815, and Mr. John Caesar is determined to orchestrate a successful coming-out for his younger sister, Mary...fantasy · historical · queer · m-m · magic · paranormal · fae · multicultural · class difference · black-mc -
![The Muse's Undoing by August Jones]()
The Muse's Undoing by August Jones
What if this is the worst idea? I may be struggling as an artist in New York, but I’m a great doorman. Is it the easiest job in the city? Probably. And it gives my mind all the time it needs to wander. Sometimes to my current project or muse, but more often to the one who got away. I was the one he used to reach for in the middle of the night when the nightmares came... -
![Best Laid Plans by Maya Alden]()
Best Laid Plans by Maya Alden
I laid a plan to trap her for I'm the predator and she's my prey. I'm Anson Larue, and this is my truth. Nova King was once my everything, until she stole from me. Back then, I didn't get a chance to make her pay. Seven years later, I'm shocked to see Nova in Savannah, working at my buddy's sister's company... -
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![One Wealthy Wedding by Sophia Travers]()
One Wealthy Wedding by Sophia Travers
Theo Archer is New York’s most notorious billionaire. He might hate me…but he’s still the man I have to marry. I was once a pampered heiress, and Theo Archer was my housekeeper’s handsome son. But now? The boy who stomped on my heart at nineteen is a wicked billionaire. .. and I'm about to be disinherited... -
![Cruel Dominion by Poppy St. John]()
Cruel Dominion by Poppy St. John
Anna. Carter Cole. Brutal. Billionaire. Breaker of hearts. They say he climbed a mountain of corpses to get to the top. And still, every woman wants the title of Mrs. Cole. They can have him. I didn’t come home for Carter. No matter what he says and does when he finds out I’m back. The bastard may have stolen all my firsts…. But there’s no way I’m giving him a second chance. Carter...super rich hero · breeding · dark · contemporary · suspense · length-medium · angst · m-f · second chances · spanking -
![Runaway Bride and Prejudice by Emma St. Clair]()
Runaway Bride and Prejudice by Emma St. Clair
There's one rule smart hockey players know not to never, and I mean, NEVER date the coach's daughter. But no one ever accused Van of being smart. When the mouthy bad boy of the Appies catches the groom cheating on the coach's daughter, he can't just walk away. Not on her wedding day. Maybe his own relationships are casual, but he would never cheat and never treat wedding vows so carelessly...sports · humor · length-long · audiobook · behind-doors · contemporary · m-f · forbidden love · forced proximity · friends to lovers -
![Milk by Roe Horvat]()
Milk by Roe Horvat
Nico. For years, I've had a secret crush on my boss. I'm the obedient assistant, the utmost professional with an impeccable reputation. Nobody knows my secret. But the AC in our office building failed, and now we're working overtime in the suffocating summer heat. The inhuman temperatures aggravate my lactation problem, and I'm mortified when Mr. Toral notices. His reaction shocks me to my core...omegaverse · m-m · contemporary · age difference · bdsm · boss & employee · erotica · queer · length-novella · anal sex -
![The Rocker's Muse by Penelope Ward]()
The Rocker's Muse by Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel…. No one but me knew why I was actually in the California desert that day. Nestled deep within the desolate, rocky area was a recording studio. When a door suddenly opened, a man mistook me for someone he was supposed to be interviewing for a job. The next thing I knew, I was whisked inside... -
![Conjure by Harleigh Beck]()
Conjure by Harleigh Beck
They’re dead. I watched them die. That’s the only reason we’re here in the no-name town,. living in this creepy old house, whose shadows promise more than just darkness. The only thing worse than the house are the woods behind it. Where the whispers in the wind lead you to a deafening silence. Something lurks here, nests here, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 here. It feeds on us...magic · dark · from hate to love · demons · primal-play · bondage · forced proximity · fantasy · paranormal · horror -
![Kindling by Bonnie Woods]()
Kindling by Bonnie Woods
Sparks will fly, even without firewood…When city-girl Harper arrives in the Caledonian Forest in Scotland, her hopes for her holiday are quickly dashed. She’d planned a whimsical, autumnal writing retreat, to finish her novel. But ghosted by her scammer rental host, she discovers that the cosy log cabin she’d booked for her solo getaway does not actually exist...contemporary · found-family · grumpy sunshine · queer · forced proximity · bisexual · humor · small town · western · erotica
