Top new romance books out this week: 2 Aug - 8 Aug 2020
Last updated:
August 8, 2020
This week featuring new releases by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, Meghan Quinn, Chloe Liese, Tamsyn Muir, Christelle Dabos, Sophie Lark, Akwaeke Emezi, Jessa Kane, T.I. Lowe, Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen and many more.
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The Haunting of Beatrix Greene Episode 1 by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, Vicky Alvear Schecter
In Victorian England, a savvy spiritual medium must outsmart the most important client of her career: a scientist determined to expose frauds like her. But their game of wits has fatal consequences when a vengeful spirit answers their summons. If they cannot put aside their prejudices—and growing passion—and find a way to banish the ghost together, one of them could be its next victim... -
That Swoony Feeling by Meghan Quinn
USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn brings more humor and heart with the fourth novel of her Getting Lucky series: a story about breaking curses and finally finding that swoony feeling. I'm single . . . so single it's painful. Yup, ladies, Brig Knightly--that's me--is still a lonely bachelor, stumbling through the streets of Port Snow, looking for the girl he's supposed to end up with... -
Always Only You by Chloe Liese
Get ready for an emotional ride filled with laughter, longing, and a sweet slow-burn in this sports romance about love’s power not in spite of difference, but because of it. Ren The moment I met her, I knew Frankie Zeferino was someone worth waiting for... -
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Harrow the Ninth, the sequel to Gideon the Ninth, turns a galaxy inside out as one necromancer struggles to survive the wreckage of herself aboard the Emperor's haunted space station.She answered the Emperor's call.She arrived with her arts, her wits, and her only friend.In victory, her world has turned to ash...fantasy · science fiction · f-f · mystery · magic · young adult · dark · paranormal · high fantasy · dystopian -
The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos
Book Two in the Internationally Bestselling Mirror Visitor QuartetWhen our heroine Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight and her special gift is revealed to all...fantasy · young adult · magic · mystery · steampunk · high fantasy · from hate to love · paranormal · innocent -
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Colors of Crime : A Dark Mafia Romance Boxset by Sophie Lark
Amazon Bestselling Series with Blazing Hot Chemistry and Explosive Twists!★★★★★ “These books have it all: mystery, romance, suspense, feuding Russian Bratva/Mafia families, hot bedroom scenes, terrific and believable characters!”Emerald: A Dark Mafia Romance Snow: A Romantic Revenge Thriller Ink: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance Ash: A Dark Mafia Romance “Colors of Crime ” is an... -
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
A dramatic and deeply moving novel of three generations coping with secrets, violence, and grief, against a backdrop of political and social unrest.They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died.One afternoon, in a town in southeastern Nigeria, a mother opens her front door to discover the lifeless body of her son wrapped in fabric on the welcome mat... -
The Kingpin's Weakness by Jessa Kane
Easton Brawn, notorious gangster and self-proclaimed devil, has requested Scout's presence in his luxury box at the MMA fight—after only one glance—and his reputation gives her no choice but to join him there... -
Sea Glass Castle by T.I. Lowe
Sophia Prescott is still mending from the embarrassment of a highly publicized divorce from a pro football player, and the now-single mother is back in Sunset Cove, surrounded by the supporting love of her family and the Sand Queens. Sophia doesn't think there's any hope for starting over until an unexpected trip to the pediatrician's office gives her a second chance after all.Dr... -
Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
My name is Kit Morris, and welcome to my warped life.Picture the scene: Me, an average guy with psychic powers—not that my abilities are in any way average—just trying to scrape by in a harsh world. So maybe I've conned a few people, but did I really deserve to be thrown in MPD jail alongside magic-wielding serial killers?According to Agent Lienna Shen, one-hundred-percent yes...urban fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · magic · new adult · humor · demons · contemporary · mystery · from hate to love -
The Impossible Julian Strande: Complete Box Set by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
A sinister illusionist wants Alice... and he won't take no for an answer. Read the whole series with all the deleted content included!As eager as Alice was to start her new job, she got far more than she bargained for when entering employment at Strande Estate. Inexplicable noises. Haunting legends. A sexy-as-they-come amateur magician. And…an enticingly wicked ghost...paranormal · fantasy · urban fantasy · mystery · magic · dark · forced proximity · age difference · explicit-open-door · anal sex -
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist...young adult · vampires · shapeshifters · contemporary · fantasy · paranormal · new adult · urban fantasy · virgin heroine · slow burn -
The Big A.S.S. Party by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Once upon a moon, the wild wind whispered in my ear that the true queens were returning to Solaria and I made it my mission to open up their path to the throne so that they could slip right in like an oily oyster. Now, on this most special and wonderous of days, the very day of their birth – I will prove myself to be the most loyal and dependable of their followers...erotica · shapeshifters · paranormal · suspense · vampires · witches · new adult · fantasy · from hate to love · grumpy sunshine -
Never Let Go by Tijan, Alessandra Torre, Ella James, Kandi Steiner
Ready for your pulse to race in the best of ways? This is a selection of romance novels that will sweep you off your feet. Written by best selling authors who will make you stand up and cheer... -
Try Me by Neve Wilder
Two rivals. One law internship. A whole lot of objectionable activity.It wasn’t always this way between us.We were best friends growing up.Competitive? Yeah.Ruthless? Definitely.Neither of us liked to lose.But the intense chemistry?That’s new.The hatred in his eyes?That’s new, too.I should let it go.There’s too much bad blood between our families. Between us.But I can’t...new adult · m-m · from hate to love · college · bisexual · friends to lovers · erotica · contemporary · angst · sports -
The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska
A gripping, dark enemies-to-lovers LGBTQ+ YA fantasy about two girls who must choose between saving themselves, each other, or their sinking island home. Every year on St. Walpurga's Eve, Caldella’s Witch Queen lures a boy back to her palace. An innocent life to be sacrificed on the full moon to keep the island city from sinking. Lina Kirk is convinced her brother is going to be taken this year...young adult · legends & fairy tales · fantasy · magic · witches · f-f · from hate to love · paranormal · innocent -
Trillion by Winter Renshaw
Trey Westcott—devastatingly gorgeous. Intimidatingly brilliant. Powerful beyond belief.A man with all the money in the world—literally.As the first trillionaire in existence, my boss lives a life most people can only dream of. Anything he wants—anything at all—is a snap-of-the-fingers away... -
Our Darkest Hour by Sarah Bailey
His Secrets. My Lies. Our Demise.My life had never been easy growing up. An abusive, alcoholic father. A mother who wouldn't leave him. It all felt empty and hollow. Until one day, a blue-grey eyed boy saved me from a bully and changed my entire world.He and I grew from boys to adolescents. Best friends who fell in love. We shared a bond I thought could never be broken. But fate had other plans... -
Sucker Punch by Laurell K. Hamilton
A brutal murder, a suspect in jail, and an execution planned, but what if the wrong person is about to be killed?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When a fellow U.S. Marshal asks Anita Blake to fly to a tiny community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on an emergency consult, she knows time is running short...fantasy · urban fantasy · vampires · paranormal · suspense · magic · mystery · shapeshifters · werewolves · erotica -
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The Trouble With Quarterbacks by R.S. Grey
CANDACE: KAT & YASMINE! DO NOT DALLY! Come straight home after work. Kat, don’t take the long route from the subway station just so you can pass by Cute Hot Dog Guy. This is important! I’ve had THE BEST DAY. You won’t believe it. There I was in my preschool classroom, washing a bit of poo out of some soggy trousers, when this absolute babe came to collect his nephew from my class... -
Prom Night by Sarina Bowen, Blake Stanton
30 minutesBenito Rossi finally takes Skye to a high school prom. They look magnificent. They arrive by motorcycle. But then things start to go sideways...Prom Night is also available in the Quickies anthology... -
More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood
For fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han, a sweetly funny YA rom-com debut about falling in love, familial expectations, and being a Renaissance Man.Danyal Jilani doesn't lack confidence. He may not be the smartest guy in the room, but he's funny, gorgeous, and going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn't approve of his career choice, but that hardly matters... -
Stuck with You by Alexandra Moody
Stuck in lockdown with the one guy she can’t stand, what could possibly go wrong?Seventeen-year-old Clary’s senior year has gone up in flames. Thanks to a pandemic sweeping the world, school is canceled and everyone’s going into lockdown. To top it off, her parents are stranded overseas with no way to get home... -
You Had Me at Hola: A Novel by Alexis Daria
RITA® Award Winning author Alexis Daria brings readers an unforgettable, hilarious rom-com set in the drama-filled world of telenovelas—perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin and The Kiss Quotient.Leading Ladies do not end up on tabloid covers. After a messy public breakup, soap opera darling Jasmine Lin Rodriguez finds her face splashed across the tabloids... -
Replay: The Complete Series by K.M. Neuhold
Downward Spiral— a band with a handful of platinum records, and almost no hope of making it. Meet Lincoln, Benji, Lando, and Jude— the hottest rock stars of the decade, who’ve just about hit rock bottom.Face the Music:When I left the love of my life asleep in my bed ten years ago without a backward glance, I never thought I’d get another chance... -
Until Talon : Until Him/Her by Aurora Rose Reynolds
When Mia Allenton’s sister calls, asking her for help after finding out her husband cheated, Mia packs up her life in Montana and moves to Tennessee to be there for her and her three girls. As Mia begins to settle in, a tornado comes through, bringing along with it Talon Mayson, a man determined to prove to her that good men do exist...suspense · contemporary · erotica · small town · insta-love · alpha male · humor · strong heroine · working class hero · new adult -
All That Glitters by Linda Bennett Pennell
Sometimes we find our true purpose in the most unexpected places. Becoming governess to a difficult child in a robber baron’s eerie mansion on the Georgia coast is not the life Sarah Anne had envisioned. The cultural clashes between her rural southern upbringing and that of the wealthy northern family send her reeling, but she is determined to be a success... -
Dublin Nights Series Box Set: On the Edge & On the Line by Brittney Sahin
The Dublin Nights Box Set includes the contemporary romantic suspense titles, On the Edge & On the Line.On the Edge:From a horse farm in Kentucky to Dublin, Ireland - falling for her hot Irish boss is not part of the plan. Billionaire businessman by day, fighter by night . . -
Ursa Major by Naomi Lucas
Terraform Zero, a virtual reality colonization game, has swept the galaxy by storm. The Champions are household names that give humanity hope. Vee Miles believes she is good enough to compete amongst them, but the costly entrance fee is holding her back.Enter the Earthian Planetary Exploration Division... -
An Unfinished Story: A Novel by Boo Walker
A grieving widow and a disenchanted writer form an unexpected bond in a novel about second chances and finding the courage to let go of the past. It’s been three years since Claire Kite lost her husband, David, an aspiring novelist, in a tragic car accident. Claire finally finds the courage to move on; then she discovers among the remnants of her shattered world her husband’s last manuscript... -
Cocky F*ck: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Sheridan Anne
Rape. Death. Injustice.Bellevue Springs is not the place I thought it was going to be.Meeting Colton Carrington has changed my life but the jury is still out on how he changed it. Good … bad? I guess I’ll find out. I live in a dark world, but he was a darkness that was welcomed, a darkness that I certainly wasn’t prepared for.Missing people. A dead billionaire. Gang war. Sexism... -
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 25 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Yona comes face-to-face with Su-won and tells him that waging war against the nation of Xing would be disastrous... -
After Felix by Lily Morton
Sometimes the best love stories come in two parts.When Felix met handsome journalist Max Travers, it was lust at first sight. It was just his luck that he then had to develop a terrible case of feelings and got his heart broken. However, two years later, he’s over all of that. His job is going well, he has good friends, and he doesn’t lack for male company... -
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Hemlocked and Loaded by Annabel Chase
Welcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal. Emma Hart has a lot on her paranormal plate--a wedding to plan, a trespasser to defend, and a longstanding curse to break. When a pixie dies under mysterious circumstances, her endless list of Things To Do grows even longer...fantasy · paranormal · mystery · magic · witches · urban fantasy · vampires · fae · contemporary · shapeshifters -
The Friendship List by Susan Mallery
Single mom Ellen Fox couldn't be more content--until she overhears her son saying he can't go to his dream college because she needs him too much. If she wants him to live his best life, she has to convince him she's living hers.So Unity Leandre, her best friend since forever, creates a list of challenges to push Ellen out of her comfort zone... -
Find Me by André Aciman
In this spellbinding exploration of the varieties of love, the author of the worldwide bestseller Call Me by Your Name revisits its complex and beguiling characters decades after their first meeting.No novel in recent memory has spoken more movingly to contemporary readers about the nature of love than André Aciman’s haunting Call Me by Your Name... -
Ruined Omega by Lizzy Bequin
The Alphas are fighting over me like a piece of meat.Yesterday, I was the most wanted woman in the city.Dead or alive.Now I’m wanted in a different way.They say out of the frying pan into the fire. But they don’t mention those licking flames raging out of control, threatening to consume me alive.It’s a fire that can only be extinguished by one thing.Alphas. Plural.I’m mutating into an omega... -
Crash by Evelyn Sola
ViviFor the first time in my life, I’m with the family I choose. Living with my cousin, who happens to be a newlywed, is the best thing ever.There is one pesky downside, and his name is Lucas Clark.He’s a spoiled rich boy who was put on this Earth to torture me. He thinks he can intimidate me, keep me in my place, but I have news for him. No way is he man enough.And it’s annoying... -
A Little Wicked by A.J. Merlin
I’m paying bills, making powerful enemies, and collecting magical lovers. You know; everyday stuff. I’m just a tarot reader. Okay, not just. My birthright means I’m the best fortune teller you’ll ever meet. Too bad I never listen to my own advice. My name is Georgette; but only my mother gets to call me that. I’m the child of a witch and a wolf, and trust me, that union had consequences... -
Demons Do It Better: A Hidden Species Novel by Louisa Masters
I work for Lucifer. Only, it’s not as cool and satanic as it sounds.The truth is, I’m an admin assistant who applied for a job that sounded kind of interesting and ended up working for the Community of Species Government. I’m the only human in the office, and basically I ride herd on a team of rambunctious shifters and demons...m-m · fantasy · mystery · demons · urban fantasy · magic · vampires · paranormal · from hate to love · shapeshifters