Top new romance books in August 2021
Last updated:
August 31, 2021
August 2021 featuring new releases by Elsie Silver, Elizabeth O'Roark, Rachel Reid, Kimberly Lemming, Ashley N. Rostek, Christina Lauren, Rebecca Ross, Molly McAdams, Penny Reid, Katee Robert, Lily Mayne and many more.
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A Photo Finish by Elsie Silver
I’ve seen every square inch of Violet Eaton’s delectable body and she has no idea who I am.Until now.What happened between us online, in our chats, was meant to stay anonymous and in the past.Until it didn’t.It’s a small world, but Ruby Creek is even smaller. When I move to the tiny town, the grumpy facade I’ve created slips when we’re forced to live under the same roof... -
A Deal With The Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark
He might not be the devil, but working under him for six weeks is my idea of hell.Hayes Flynn is an arrogant jerk known best for his scotch habit and the way he spreads his British “charm” all over Hollywood, never with the same woman twice. He’s the last person I want to work for, except he has a face I can’t look away from, and the longer we’re together, the harder he is to hate... -
Role Model by Rachel Reid
Troy Barrett has been freshly traded to Ottawa after calling out Dallas Kent during a team practice. He wants to be a better person, and the weird, scrappy energy of the struggling Ottawa team seems like the place to...well. It seems like the only place that will have Troy right now...contemporary · sports · m-m · angst · athletes · friends to lovers · abuse · grumpy sunshine · office · cold hero -
That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming
All I wanted to do was live my life in peace. Maybe get a cat, expand my spice farm. Really anything that doesn’t involve going on a quest where an orc might rip my face off. But they say the Goddess has favorites. If so, I’m clearly not one of them.After saving the demon Fallon in a wine-drunk stupor, all he wanted to do was kill an evil witch enslaving his people.I mean, I get it...fantasy · multicultural · humor · dragon shifter · forced proximity · paranormal · magic · slow burn · sassy heroine · curvy heroine -
Find Me 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...suspense · new adult · reverse harem · poly · dark · contemporary · high-school · friends to lovers · young adult · slow burn -
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The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. Raised by her grandparents--who now help raise her seven-year-old daughter, Juno--Jess has been left behind too often to feel comfortable letting anyone in... -
Sisters of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross
From the author of The Queen’s Rising comes a thrilling YA stand-alone fantasy about the unbreakable bond between sisters. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky in the Deep, and Court of Fives.After eight long years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been proudly serving in the queen’s army... -
Fall in Love Book Bundle by Molly McAdams, Penny Reid, Claire Contreras, Denise Grover Swank
Twelve full-length novels from some of your favorite bestselling romance authors! This special box set features small town romance at its finest. A gift to our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors to love, prepare to fall in love with this all new anthology.TRUTH OR BEARD by Penny ReidNOT WHAT I EXPECTED by Jewel E... -
The Bastard's Betrayal by Katee Robert
She thought it was love.Rose Romanov is a mafia princess, and everything that entails. Violently over-protective parents. A giant extended family, all ready to kill anyone who looks at her wrong. Learning to run a business that isn’t exactly on the right side of the law... -
The Rycke by Lily Mayne
Life as a raider in the Wastes, where monsters roam and the military lurks, is as easy as it sounds.I’ve been out here for a long time, and the fear that courses through my blood every time I have to step outside our camp walls to scavenge never fades. No matter how many monsters you face—and have to run for your life from—it doesn’t ever get easier...paranormal · m-m · fantasy · dystopian · military · demons · dark · age difference · anal sex · monsters -
The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn
In this steamy tale by USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, an American searching for her purpose escapes to a Scottish town but finds more questions than answers when she meets a brooding yet handsome handyman.Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way... -
Mafia Mistress by Mila Finelli
FAUSTOI am the darkness, the man whose illicit empire stretches around the globe. Not many have the courage for what needs to be done to maintain power . . .but I do.And I always get what I want—including my son's fiancée.She's mine now, and I'll use Francesca any way I see fit. She's the perfect match to my twisted desires, and I'll keep her close, ready and waiting at my disposal... -
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
An unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb.Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in Wembley, in West London after losing his beloved wife...contemporary · mental illness · death · multicultural · humor · suicide · young adult · mystery · south asian · united-kingdom -
Battle Royal by Lucy Parker
Beloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits.Ready…Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation Cake. Her ingenious, colorful creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere, the hottest pastry chef in London... -
All In by Ashley Jade
You're my exception.You were my anomaly.Until you broke me like a promise and shattered me with your lies.I told you I’ve destroyed everything that's ever been mine.You hurt me.I know.I should have told you the truth.I should have walked away.Tell me how to fix this.You can't. Broken things never work as good as they used to, remember?Wanna bet?You're not funny, Holden.I'm not joking, Bishop... -
Bitter Taste by Ashley Jade, Lucy Smoke, E.M. Snow, Daniela Romero
Join 13 USA Today, WSJ, and Amazon bestselling authors and get a taste of some of today's hottest dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, and bully romance books.Love is Patient. Love is Kind.That's the way the saying goes, right?Yeah, not always. Sometimes love is brutal.Savage.Ruthless.Bitter... -
Cross by Shantel Tessier
CROSSHave you ever stood next to a fire and felt the heat of it on your skin? Stared into the flames and thought how amazing it would be to be that free? It changes direction with the wind, destroying everything in its wake.That's what she felt like.Alexa was a wildfire that torched everything she touched, and I couldn't wait to be consumed by her.She was off-limits... -
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
This darkly hilarious and “delicious new novel that ravishes with sex and food” (The Boston Globe) from the acclaimed author of The Pisces and So Sad Today is a “precise blend of desire, discomfort, spirituality, and existential ache” (BuzzFeed).Rachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion... -
The Quarterback by Tal Bauer
A slow burn, friends to lovers, bi awakening, age gap MM romance. Falling for his friend's straight dad might be the worst mistake Colton Hall has ever made.Colton's best friend is gay. He's not: he's never been attracted to men. So why the hell is he fantasizing about his friend's dad? Besides, Nick Swanscott is straight. A devoted father and the best man Colton's ever known...sports · m-m · age difference · athletes · angst · bisexual · forced proximity · contemporary · friends to lovers · new adult -
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The Cloverleigh Farms Collection by Melanie Harlow
Five small town sisters. Five heart-stopping heroes... -
Just a Bit Bossy by Alessandra Hazard
Boss from hell. Satan personified. A tyrant everyone fears.Nate Parrish loathes his boss from the moment they meet.Raffaele Ferrara is probably the most insufferable, domineering man in the world. He doesn’t seem to understand that his personal assistant isn’t actually his personal slave. He expects Nate to do his bidding with a single word...super rich hero · m-m · contemporary · from hate to love · erotica · alpha male · age difference · mafia · forced proximity · office -
Possession by K.F. Breene
A Paranormal Romance Short StoryIt’s Halloween and Jaelyn has turned down a VIP invite to the hottest club in town for the fifth year in a row. That invitation comes with attached strings that she has zero interest in. Imagine her dismay when her best friend’s boyfriend makes a surprise detour to that very same club Jaelyn is so eager to avoid. It’s almost like she had no choice in the matter... -
The Birthday List by Devney Perry
Poppy Maysen carries a journal in her purse. Its pages were filled long ago by a man who craved adventure, lived life to the fullest and never failed to make her laugh. The journal is his birthday list—one she vows to complete.She’ll do the things he wanted to do most. Because maybe, just maybe, if she can finish his list, she can start to live again...contemporary · suspense · friends to lovers · new adult · death · alpha male · strong heroine · second chances · angst · small town -
Tin Queen by Devney Perry
From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a small town, forbidden romance.No promises. No expectations. No names. That’s what Emmett Stone agreed to with the woman who caught his eye two months ago. After years of drama following the end of the Tin Gypsy Motorcycle Club, a no-strings fling with a mystery woman is exactly what he needs... -
Promises and Pomegranates by Sav R. Miller
ElenaTo most, Kal Anderson is a villain.Harbinger of death, keeper of souls, frequenter of nightmares.Doctor Death. Hades incarnate.They say he stole me.Usurped my fiancé and filled the cracks in my heart with empty promises.Imprinted his crimson fingerprints on my psyche and tried to set me free.They’re not wrong, per se.Except it was my choice to stay.KalTo most, Elena Ricci is an innocent...contemporary · legends & fairy tales · mystery · suspense · fantasy · age difference · new adult · dark · arranged marriage · mafia -
Bombshell by Sarah MacLean
New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean returns with a blazingly sexy, unapologetically feminist new series, Hell’s Belles, beginning with a bold, bombshell of a heroine, able to dispose of a scoundrel—or seduce one—in a single night.After years of living as London’s brightest scandal, Lady Sesily Talbot has embraced the reputation and the freedom that comes with the title... -
Sabriel 25th Anniversary Classic Edition by Garth Nix
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the globally bestselling Old Kingdom series with a special edition of Sabriel, featuring exclusive content from master of fantasy Garth Nix and original cover artwork by Leo and Diane Dillon.Enter the Old Kingdom, a world of dark secrets and dangerous magic.As a child, Sabriel was sent across the Wall to Ancelstierre to safety... -
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
In the vein of Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes and Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's The Nest, Tracey Lange’s We Are the Brennans explores the staying power of shame―and the redemptive power of love―in an Irish Catholic family torn apart by secrets... -
Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parent’s basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands... -
Haven by Claire Kent
Maybe Jackson would be different if he were in love. If he were in a relationship. Or if the world outside this room hadn’t fallen into violent chaos, hadn’t become a constant war we have no choice but to fight. Maybe he would take his time. Be softer. Gentler. Maybe he would smile or even laugh.Maybe I would be different too.Maybe I wouldn’t need his hungry eyes and demanding hands in the dark... -
The Casanova by T.L. Swan
In T L Swan’s steamy third installment of the Miles High Club, Kate’s hot new pen pal is a welcome distraction from her horrible boss. But nobody is as distracting as Elliot Miles…and he knows it.My favorite hobby is infuriating Elliot Miles. Just the sight of my boss’s handsome face triggers my sarcasm... -
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of America's favorite reality show, Before Midnight... -
My Coach, My Stalker by Jessa Kane
My diving trainer, Everett, has coached me all the way to the Olympics. Now I'm competing on a world stage for a gold medal. But when we arrive in Tokyo, my technique is off. I'm restless, aching—and I can't pinpoint why. But Everett knows exactly what I need to get my concentration back...contemporary · new adult · sports · age difference · erotica · virgin heroine · forbidden love · age play · possessive hero · athletes -
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Psycho by Onley James
August Mulvaney has always been exceptional. As the genius son of an eccentric billionaire, his off-putting behavior is often blamed on his high IQ. They say there’s a thin line between genius and madness. August is both—a brilliant professor loved by his students and a ruthless, obsessive killer tasked with righting the wrongs of a failing justice system... -
The Return by Nicholas Sparks
In the romantic tradition of Dear John and The Lucky One, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with the story of an injured Navy doctor -- and two women whose secrets will change the course of his life. Trevor Benson never intended to move back to New Bern, NC... -
Write My Name Across the Sky by Barbara O'Neal
The USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids returns with a tale of two generations of women reconciling family secrets and past regrets.Life’s beautiful for seventysomething influencer Gloria Rose, in her Upper West Side loft with rooftop garden and scores of Instagram followers—until she gets word that her old flame has been arrested for art theft and forgery... -
Friendly Fire by Saxon James
RafeIt started in high school.We grew apart. Bit by bit, then all at once.The friend who was my ride or die suddenly wanted nothing to do with me.Now Cam’s back from college, living in the house next door, and pulling stupid pranks just to annoy me.Between my intense family and my failing relationship, I’m struggling enough without his antics.But Cam won’t go away... -
A Season for Love: 2-in-1 by Lisa Kleypas
In WALLFLOWER CHRISTMAS, Rafe Bowman comes to London for an arranged marriage with the perfect aristocratic bride. But before the courtship can begin, Rafe needs to learn the rules of London society. And when four former Wallflowers try to make him into a gentleman, their plans go wildly astray... -
Dr. Grant by Catharina Maura
Dr. Noah Grant’s dream job came with three rules:1. Don’t sleep with the students 2. Don’t sleep with a patient3. Stay away from Harold Astor’s granddaughterSeems easy, right?It was. Right until Amara Astor walks into his office with one of her own inventions - an adult toy - stuck inside her. She’s a patient, a PhD student, and she’s Harold Astor’s granddaughter. She’s entirely off-limits...contemporary · suspense · mystery · new adult · office · college · forbidden love · insta-love · class difference · competent heroine -
Where Angels Fear to Tread by E.M. Forster
An impulsive English widow’s trip to Italy stirs up trouble for her uptight in-laws in this classic novel by the author of A Passage to India .Leaving dreary England behind, thirty-three-year-old widow Lilia Herriton travels to exotic Italy where she is soon engaged to a handsome, younger Italian man. Her late husband’s family is not pleased, and they try to bring Lilia home—but fail...