Top new romance books in August 2021
Last updated:
August 31, 2021
August 2021 featuring new releases by Anthony Burgess, Christina Lauren, T.L. Swan, Jojo Moyes, Scarlett St. Clair, Scarlett St. Clair, Elise Kova, Penelope Ward, Mila Finelli, Julie Murphy and many more.
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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
A Clockwork Orange is Anthony Burgess’s most famous novel and its impact on literary, musical and visual culture has been extensive. The novel is concerned with the conflict between the individual and the state, the punishment of young criminals, and the possibility or otherwise of redemption...m-m · science fiction · dystopian · mystery · 20th century · dark · suspense · contemporary · fantasy · high-school -
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... -
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... -
Night Music: A Novel by Jojo Moyes
The Spanish House has been untouched for decades when it is inherited by Isabel Delancey, a widow with two children. Forced out of London and into its semi-derelict isolation, she is still mourning her husband, and struggles to cope. When Matt McCarthy, the builder next door, offers to help with repairs, she accepts gratefully... -
Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St. Clair
The second in the captivating Hades and Persephone series from fan-favorite bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair."Are you saying you wouldn't fight for me?" Hades sighed and brushed his finger along her cheek. "Darling, I would burn this world for you... -
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A Touch of Malice by Scarlett St. Clair
The next installment in the Hades and Persephone story from bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Discover the world of New Athens and the Greek gods in a series that readers are calling "hopelessly addictive.""I am not sure who you think I am," she said. "But let me be clear―I am Persephone, future Queen of the Underworld, Lady of Your Fate―may you come to dread my presence... -
A Dance with the Fae Prince by Elise Kova
Cinderella meets The Cruel Prince in this stand-alone fantasy romance about a human girl and her marriage to the prince of the fae.She knew her hand in marriage would be sold. She had no idea a fae prince was the buyer.Katria swore she'd never fall in love. She's seen what "love" means through the cruelty of her family...fantasy · young adult · magic · fae · new adult · paranormal · royalty · slow burn · virgin heroine · virgin hero -
The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.The one that got away. Every girl has one, right?Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer. From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated... -
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... -
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...new adult · humor · contemporary · young adult · legends & fairy tales · fantasy · curvy heroine · clean · sassy heroine · beta hero -
Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown
With a “knack for romantic tension and page-turning suspense, this one is a winner.” The year 1920 comes in with a roar in this rousing and suspenseful New York Times bestselling novel by Sandra Brown. Prohibition is the new law of the land, but murder, mayhem, lust, and greed are already institutions in the Moonshine Capitol of Texas (Booklist, starred review)... -
Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown
The year 1920 comes in with a roar in this rousing and suspenseful novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown. Prohibition is the new law of the land, but murder, mayhem, lust, and greed are already institutions in the Moonshine Capitol of Texas.Thatcher Hutton, a war-weary soldier on the way back to his cowboy life, jumps from a moving freight train to avoid trouble . . -
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 · bdsm · age difference · mafia · forced proximity -
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... -
Give Me a Reason by A L Jackson
From NYT and USA Today bestselling author A.L. Jackson comes a single-dad, enemies-to-lovers stand-alone romance about a jaded club owner and his son’s teacher…Eden Murphy came into my club looking to make some extra cash.A girl like her didn't belong in a place like this. She'd get ripped to shreds.Most likely by me...contemporary · suspense · dark · from hate to love · boss & employee · new adult · erotica · mafia · small town · insta-love -
Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! by Barbara Park, Lana Quintal
Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones!Ho, ho...uh-oh! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for over 20 years! In the 25th Junie B. Jones book, it's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate... -
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... -
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... -
Dirty Curve by Meagan Brandy
You know how in college there’s that one guy everyone wants to be?That’s me. I’m the top dog. The number one. The big man on campus.Some say those things are solid wins. My new tutor would disagree. My title means nothing to her. My status lost on her. And now my mind? That sucker is stuck on her... -
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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 -
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... -
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... -
The Turnout by Megan Abbott
Bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott's revelatory, mesmerizing, and game-changing new novel set against the hothouse of a family-run ballet studio, and an interloper who arrives to bring down the carefully crafted Eden-like facade.Ballet flows through their veins... -
The Cloverleigh Farms Collection by Melanie Harlow
Five small town sisters. Five heart-stopping heroes... -
The Awakening as Told by the Boys by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
**This is a retelling of book 1 of Zodiac Academy from the perspective of Orion, Darius, Caleb, Seth and Max**The Vega twins are alive.Those five words circle in my mind like an oncoming storm. They change everything about the future we thought had been set in stone. They challenge everything we were raised to be and the stability of the entire kingdom...paranormal · fantasy · urban fantasy · from hate to love · new adult · fae · cruel hero · vampires · magic · grumpy sunshine -
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 -
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a “delicious, twisted treat for lovers of noir” about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find.1970s, Mexico City. Maite is a secretary who lives for one thing: the latest issue of Secret Romance... -
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a “delicious, twisted treat for lovers of noir” about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find.1970s, Mexico City. Maite is a secretary who lives for one thing: the latest issue of Secret Romance... -
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 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... -
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... -
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 -
Gen Pop by Lani Lynn Vale
Hangry: adjective—feeling irritable or irrationally angry as a result of being hungry.Sometimes, Crockett felt that in her soul.And, of course, the one time that she’s being ‘irrationally angry’ would be the time that the hottest guy on the continent walked into her place of business dressed in prison orange.She should’ve been afraid.She should’ve taken one look at him and walked the other way... -
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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 -
King of the Court by R.S. Grey
We don’t get a lot of NBA superstars coming through little ol’ Pine Hill, Texas. That’s why everyone is all in a tizzy over the fact that the USA men’s Olympic basketball team will be training here of all places before this year’s Summer Games. With little else to talk about, rumors about the players have been spreading like wildfire, and there’s one man in the middle of it all holding a match... -
Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston
An Amazon Most Anticipated Romance of Summer Back with more sexy shape-shifting antics, New York Times bestselling author Shelly Laurenston's outstandingly witty, snarky, steamy, world-building Honey Badger Chronicles continue...It's instinct that drives Finn Malone to rescue a bunch of hard battling honey badgers. The Siberian tiger shifter just can't bear to see his fellow shifters harmed...fantasy · paranormal · humor · urban fantasy · shapeshifters · multicultural · contemporary · suspense · strong heroine -
The Bound Witch by Ivy Asher
What do you do when you thought it was all over, only to realize it's all just begun?I died.I looked into Rogan Kendrick’s eyes, told him I loved him…and then I died.So how the hell am I standing naked in the middle of a morgue, doing my best not to freak the fuck out?I’m a Bone Witch, or at least I was before Rogan bound us together...paranormal · urban fantasy · fantasy · witches · magic · demons · new adult · humor · abduction · sassy heroine -
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... -
City of Thorns by C.N. Crawford
I never thought I'd be singing happy birthday to myself in a dungeon. And yet when a sinfully sexy demon crashes happy hour, that's exactly what happens. He’s known as the Lord of Chaos, he’s mistaken me for my succubus doppelgänger. Happy birthday to me.When he tastes my blood, he finally understands I’m mortal. And I realize we have something in common: we both crave revenge...paranormal · vampires · urban fantasy · fantasy · angels · demons · magic · from hate to love · new adult · strong heroine -
The Singing Trees by Boo Walker
A young artist forges a path of self-discovery in an enriching novel about forgiving the past and embracing second chances, from the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story.Maine, 1969. After losing her parents in a car accident, aspiring artist Annalisa Mancuso lives with her grandmother and their large Italian family in the stifling factory town of Payton Mills...