Top new romance books out this week: 3 Aug - 9 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 9, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Carissa Broadbent, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Olivia Dade, Kate Golden, Ruby Dixon, Morgan Elizabeth, Jillian West, Mazey Eddings, Ally Carter, Michelle Heard 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 -
![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 -
![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... -
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![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
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![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 -
![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... -
![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... -
![Malice: The Mate Games by Meg Anne, K. Loraine]()
Malice: The Mate Games by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
I spent centuries avoiding romantic entanglements. Who wanted to be burdened by feelings? But then she happened and it didn’t matter what I wanted anymore.Living with a succubus was never going to be easy but when we lose Merri to her demonic side the only way to bring her back is to give in. The one thing I’d spent so long trying not to do.I’m pretty sure I coined the term workaholic...demons · fantasy · paranormal · werewolves · fae · vampires · witches · m-f · age difference · forced proximity -
![Chasing the Sun by Lena Hendrix]()
Chasing the Sun by Lena Hendrix
He wants me to stay out of his way. I want to get under his skin.One look at single dad Callum Blackwood, and I know I messed up. I never meant to save a farm—or steal it from under the grumpy innkeeper who had already claimed it as his future.Now I’m the woman who swooped in on a whim and left him seething.Trouble is, I have no idea what I’m doing...contemporary · from hate to love · humor · m-f · single-father · military · forced proximity · suspense · cold hero · grumpy sunshine -
![Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer]()
Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer
Tiny van. Enormous feelings.Charley Beekman is thriving . . . if you overlook that she's financially strapped, stuck in a dull legal career, and the youngest divorcee at the Ruth's Chris Steak House. After being left by a man she was sure was too boring to ever leave, she's figured out that the key to true happiness is protecting yourself from surprises... -
![Choosing Forever by Hannah Cowan]()
Choosing Forever by Hannah Cowan
From Amazon top 40 best-selling author comes the final instalment of the Cherry Peak series, an angsty, second chance romance. I’ve spent the last seven years trying to forget Darren Huntsly.In a small town like Cherry Peak, it’s been nearly impossible to pull it off. Still, I made it work as best I could... -
![The Deathless One by Emma Hamm]()
The Deathless One by Emma Hamm
A princess murdered at the altar makes a deal with the god of death for vengeance and to save her people in this first in a unique romantasy trilogy from USA TODAY bestselling author Emma Hamm.Jessamine was raised to be a leader for her people, but when the land is overrun by an incurable plague, she must enter a political marriage to save them all... -
![The Governess and the Rogue by Mimi Matthews]()
The Governess and the Rogue by Mimi Matthews
A down-on-her-luck Victorian governess and an unrepentant rogue enter into a fake engagement during a lengthy voyage at sea in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews’s sixth book in her acclaimed Somerset Stories series... -
![Claimed by the Cowboys by Melissa Huxley, Violet Braxe]()
Claimed by the Cowboys by Melissa Huxley, Violet Braxe
Sometimes all a heartbroken Omega could do was start over…After the last year, I was a mess, thinking I was the problem, a broken Omega unable to give us everything we wanted. Well, that turned out to be a blessing in disguise.With a shattered heart, I ran from them, finding my way into a new life with a roof over my head and an adorable little girl to care for. Life was looking up...omegaverse · cowboys · marriage of convenience · reverse harem · western · poly · length-medium · m-f · m-f-m · contemporary -
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![Moist!: An Ode to Monster Romance and the World’s Most Hated Word by Evangeline Priest, Emilia Abraham, Jillian Graves, Petra Palerno]()
Moist!: An Ode to Monster Romance and the World’s Most Hated Word by Evangeline Priest, Emilia Abraham, Jillian Graves, Petra Palerno
Releasing August 5, 2025!Dive into this Monstrously steamy multi-author anthology that reclaims the world's most cringeworthy word—One tentacle, claw and slime trail at a time. These monsters know how to keep things juicy. This monster romance anthology features stories Ash RavenB.P... -
![Before I Let Go : A Small-Town Second-Chance Romance Wrapped in a Gripping Mystery of Love, Loss, and Lies by Kennedy Ryan, Kendall A. Bryan]()
Before I Let Go : A Small-Town Second-Chance Romance Wrapped in a Gripping Mystery of Love, Loss, and Lies by Kennedy Ryan, Kendall A. Bryan
She came home for the truth. She wasn’t ready to face him.Investigative journalist Mara Vega swore she’d never return to Millfield—the small coastal town where her marriage crumbled and her dreams drowned in grief... -
![Demon Next Door by Eliot Grayson]()
Demon Next Door by Eliot Grayson
Beset by chronic migraines, a gym bro ex-boyfriend who won't return his stuff, and a witch's neon-orange advertisements in his peripheral vision, David's had enough. There's only one way hand over control to a demon who'll be motivated to fix those issues in order to live in a pain-free, magical logo-free body. David will just have to be satisfied with being along for the ride...paranormal · m-m · height-difference · humor · contemporary · fantasy · queer · demons · length-novella -
![The Banning of Bath Bombs by Devon Vesper, A.J. Sherwood]()
The Banning of Bath Bombs by Devon Vesper, A.J. Sherwood
Turns out bath bombs are actually magical portals. Or at least, in the hands of Master Mage Declan, they became portals. Even he’s not sure why.Said magical portal connects to Ross’s bath tub.Which means this is also now the Unholy Trifecta’s problem because Ross absolutely refuses to deal with portal magic by himself. Thanks muchly...m-m · magic · paranormal · vampires · fantasy · witches · contemporary · queer · urban fantasy · humor -
![A Wreck, You Make Me by Saffron A. Kent]()
A Wreck, You Make Me by Saffron A. Kent
I have been in love with Shepard Thorne since I was twelve.He’s my best friend’s hot older brother, and I am the weird redhead who low-key follows him everywhere. He’s soccer’s bad boy, and I am stuck in a dead end job, serving drinks at the local strip club.Our paths aren’t meant to cross.Until one day I catch him getting a lap dance at the club and jealousy makes me ruin his fun... -
![Patchwork by K.M. Neuhold]()
Patchwork by K.M. Neuhold
It's not a relationship, it's just a patchwork of tattoo sessions and sweaty secrets with a rock star. No big deal. I've been keeping this secret for four years, counting down the months in between visits from Onyx.To everyone else I'm “Hero” but he mostly just calls me “yes” and “more” while we trade heated kisses and wandering hands... -
![Never Dance with the Devils by Lauren Landish]()
Never Dance with the Devils by Lauren Landish
Temp Blurb:I’m Kayla Harrington: ice queen, corporate shark, the woman who pencils out every contingency and never, ever gets played. Then two Devils players show up in my office unannounced, unwelcome, and dangerously handsome, claiming I’m their “prize... -
![The House Guest: by Penelope Ward]()
The House Guest: by Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE contemporary romance…The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way... -
![He Falls First by Jill Shalvis]()
He Falls First by Jill Shalvis
No one is going to convince her to fall in love again...Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who’s a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He’s got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life… and the path of an oncoming car... -
![One Snowy Day by Shari Low]()
One Snowy Day by Shari Low
The BRAND-NEW page-turner from the #1, multi-million copy bestseller author Shari Low ❄️💖On a cold winter’s day, a storm is brewing in the village of Weirbridge…Georgie Dern has the chance to swap her empty nest for the job of a lifetime in Los Angeles... -
![If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair]()
If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair
In this enemies-to-lovers romance, school nurse Josie and her brother's best friend--hockey player Wyatt Jacobs--are tricked into spending a summer together that's anything but smooth sailing.When Josie's brother sends her to a random address for their (sometimes) annual Super Summer Sibling Extravaganza, she finds neither siblings nor extravaganzas...contemporary · siblings-bff · sports · from hate to love · forced proximity · grumpy sunshine · dual-pov · hockey · humor · small town -
![Shellseeker Beach: The Complete Series: Books 1-7 by Hope Holloway]()
Shellseeker Beach: The Complete Series: Books 1-7 by Hope Holloway
Don’t miss a moment on Sanibel Island! All seven full-length novels in Hope Holloway's bestselling Shellseeker Beach series in one volume. Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Shellseeker Beach in this heartwarming seven-book saga about second chances, found family, and the healing power of love. Every book will make you laugh out loud, shed happy tears, and turn the page for more... -
![A Beautiful Evil by Bea Fitzgerald]()
A Beautiful Evil by Bea Fitzgerald
The eagerly anticipated new YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen.Pandora is the first human woman – made by the gods on Olympus for one simple to love and be loved by her new husband, the titan Epimatheos.The only problem? He wants nothing to do with her...fantasy · young adult · historical · queer · length-long · audiobook · ancient times · m-f · grumpy sunshine · arranged marriage -
![The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade, Eleanor Tomlinson]()
The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade, Eleanor Tomlinson
From Leeanne Slade, the #1 bestselling author of The Rebound, Told You So and The Glitch, comes a brand new Audible Original about love, family, and finding yourself – no matter how far from home you have to go. Narrated by Eleanor Tomlinson, star of Poldark and One Day.Ruby Darling's life is falling apart... -
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![Gods and Graves by Katie May]()
Gods and Graves by Katie May
What do you do when you have no identity, no name, no past? You create one. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been trapped in a minuscule room. All I know is the monotonous routine of reaping souls and then returning to my prison. And pain. Lots of pain.Everything changes when I’m compelled to reap the souls of an elite supernatural warrior team.Krystian, the flirty elf hiding dark secrets...reverse harem · fantasy · poly · length-medium · m-f · m-f-m · rape · victim-blaming · tortured heroine · cheerful heroine -
![Geek in the Streets by Cassie Mint]()
Geek in the Streets by Cassie Mint
I’m in love with a hot, nerdy weatherman.The only problem? He wouldn’t recognize flirting if it bit him on the ass.Dallas Adams is this city’s a handsome, smart, funny guy who can predict rain showers and lightning storms with expert precision.The cameras love him. The viewers at home really love him. And me? I’ve been panting over this guy since the first day I did his TV face powder...m-f · insta-love · contemporary · humor · office · length-novella · open-door · virgin hero · virgin heroine · nerdy-hero -
![Salem's Fall by Rektok Ross]()
Salem's Fall by Rektok Ross
A hotshot young attorney. An enigmatic billionaire accused of murder. To uncover the truth, she’ll have to play his game—and try not to fall in love with the devil. James Woodsen is used to being underestimated. Top of her class at Harvard Law, she’s brilliant, beautiful, and now the youngest female associate at Boston’s most elite criminal defense firm... -
![One for the Money by Holly Monroe]()
One for the Money by Holly Monroe
Dr. Alex Shields is not a liar.Or at least, not technically. Is a lie by omission really a lie? What about if it was for a good reason?On the day she drags her suitcases through what is usually an abandoned fairground towards the gray and black striped big top of Cirque de Mordu, Alex is only looking for two a steady paycheck and a way to disappear...omegaverse · m-m-f · office · queer · poly · length-medium · open-door · contemporary · angst · humor -
![The Bro Date by Charli Meadows]()
The Bro Date by Charli Meadows
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![Freaky Festivals by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Festivals by Amanda M. Lee
Mystic Caravan is hitting San Francisco. Unfortunately, a magical force in the city is hitting back. On their first night in town, they discover somebody has unleashed skeletons on the city…and there’s an army of them.The good news is that as far as foes go, they’re not very impressive. Poet Parker’s team can take them out with relative ease...magic · mystery · paranormal · shapeshifters · witches · urban fantasy · fantasy · length-medium · audiobook -
![Freaky Festivals by Amanda M. Lee]()
Freaky Festivals by Amanda M. Lee
Mystic Caravan is hitting San Francisco. Unfortunately, a magical force in the city is hitting back. On their first night in town, they discover somebody has unleashed skeletons on the city…and there’s an army of them.The good news is that as far as foes go, they’re not very impressive. Poet Parker’s team can take them out with relative ease...mystery · paranormal · shapeshifters · witches · urban fantasy · fantasy · magic · suspense · humor · length-medium
