Top new romance books out this week: 11 Aug - 17 Aug 2024
Last updated:
August 17, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Grace Reilly, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Jen DeLuca, T.L. Swan, Sarah Hawley, Anna E. Collins, Elle Thorpe, Grace McGinty, Teagan Hunter and many more.
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Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the thrilling conclusion to her beloved Flesh and Fire series…The line between love and obsession has never been wider.While Sera is finally free of Kolis and back with those she loves, not everything is calm...high fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · vampires · magic · new adult · from hate to love · gifted heroine · length-epic · m-f -
Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly
He’s my brother’s biggest hockey rival… but he’s bringing the heat for me. Nikolai Hockey is my life, and I need to make this last season count. But when I’m forced to transfer to rival school McKee University for my senior year, I risk pissing off the captain, who happens to be the older brother of Isabelle Callahan: the gorgeous beam of sunshine I messed around with in secret this summer... -
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common... -
Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
It's love at first haunting in a seaside town that raises everyone’s spirits from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.Small Florida coastal towns often find themselves scrambling for the tourism dollars that the Orlando theme parks leave behind. And within the town limits of Boneyard Key, the residents decided long ago to lean into its ghostliness...urban fantasy · contemporary · fantasy · paranormal · magic · humor · cold hero · florida · length-medium · m-f -
The Bonus by T.L. Swan
From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes the sizzling story of Gabriel Ferrara and Grace Porter. Bonus chapters included in this exclusive paperback edition!Grace Porter has the perfect job, great pay, a beautiful office, everything she ever dreamed of, if not for one small detail.She's utterly and hopelessly in love with her boss... -
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A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley
Ben Rosewood never meant to be bound to a vampire succubus, especially one as sexy-yet-terrifying as Eleanora Bettencourt-Devereux, but he has to admit there are some fang-tastic perks….Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine. His business, Ben’s Plant Emporium, is thriving, and he’s even expanding the shop...fantasy · paranormal · vampires · contemporary · urban fantasy · magic · witches · humor · length-long · m-f -
Worst in Show by Anna E. Collins
Aspiring fashion designer Cora Lewis should have known better. Entering her grandpa’s extremely adorable—and totally unruly—pups in a dog show? What was she thinking? Oh, right. Her grandpa is injured, his beloved pet shop is losing the fight against the upscale dog boutique across the street, and his business and home are on the line... -
Wife Number One by Elle Thorpe
Forced to marry a notorious cult leader, I became wife number one. The other women watch me with envy, but they know nothing of the beatings and punishments I endure. He hides them with a veil. One I must wear until I give him a son. But when I fail, he threatens the only good things in my life. My sister, Alice, and the daughter he ripped from my arms for another family to raise... -
A Single Thread of Hope by Grace McGinty
There were a bunch of lessons a girl could learn from the story of Snow White. Some were valid in the real world, others… not so much.For instance, no matter how often I sang Taylor Swift off-key, birds and forest animals weren’t ever coming to clean my apartment.You could live with seven men and not end up in a free-for-all festival of fluids...paranormal · fantasy · demons · fated-mates · length-medium · contemporary · m-f · bisexual · pregnancy · grumpy sunshine -
Game Changer: A Carolina Comets Short Story by Teagan Hunter
A Carolina Comets Short Story (Approx. 12,000 words)I saw her across the rooftop bar.The first thing I noticed was her dress and the way it fit her curves so perfectly.The second was her red hair and how it shimmered under the string lights, looking soft as silk.The third? How her hazel eyes were begging me to come say hello... -
Learning Curve by Max Monroe
She’s the virginal cheerleader, and he’s the tortured bad boy. Their worlds are different, but college life at Dickson University brings them together in a passionate, angsty, fiery collision. Finn Hayes is what girls my age would call “stupid hot.” He’s handsome, has brown eyes that remind me of warm chocolate chip cookies, and a tall, muscular build that makes marble sculptures jealous...friends to lovers · suspense · college · abuse · angst · dual-pov · fighters · sports · new adult · grumpy sunshine -
Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Single Dad, Neighbors to Lovers, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov.From the moment my son came into the world—my life changed in the best way.I’d found my purpose.My reason.My heart beats for this kid every damn day.My company is thriving, and life is good.But then Emerson Chadwick happened... -
Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Single Dad, Neighbors to Lovers, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov. From the moment my son came into the world—my life changed in the best way. I’d found my purpose. My reason. My heart beats for this kid every damn day. My company is thriving, and life is good. But then Emerson Chadwick happened... -
Joy: A Novel by Danielle Steel
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this deeply moving novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a determined young woman must survive a series of abandonments to find a love that is worthy of her.When she is only six years old, Allegra Dixon’s party-loving mother leaves without so much as a goodbye... -
Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne
After getting passed over for tenure and having her life upended in the process, a physics professor decides to throw caution to the wind and live by her horoscope predictions for a year in this effervescent rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan... -
Vale of Dreams by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers
Acting as the mistress of a terrifying Fey prince known as the Dream Stalker was never on my wishlist. But that’s exactly what happens when I journey into Brocéliande to rescue my lover, Raphael. Sometimes, fate has a twisted sense of humor.Captured by the prince, I quickly learn he’s a beautiful, living nightmare. He immediately discovers my hidden talent—mind control...fantasy · fae · from hate to love · dystopian · suspense · political-intrigue · mystery · paranormal · length-long -
Wonder by Evelyn Flood
Red tilts her head, a question in her eyes. “He’s quite mad, you know.” I don’t bother to hide the smirk that stretches my lips, showing her my teeth. “All the best people are.” I wasn’t expecting to find a man whilst drowning my sorrows and hiding from my responsibilities in the filthiest bar in the city. Hatter is elusive, beautiful… and sad... -
Of Heartbreak and Harmony by Brit Benson
He burned me once. This time, I won’t be the one consumed by the flames. Torren King is rock-and-roll’s broodiest bachelor. Mysterious, moody, and coveted by nearly everyone. But to me, he’s just the sad boy who set fire to my heart, then reduced me to ashes in the desert. For four sweltering nights, I burned for him, and he conquered my heart one whispered lyric at a time... -
Of Heartbreak and Harmony by Brit Benson
He burned me once. This time, I won’t be the one consumed by the flames. Torren King is rock-and-roll’s broodiest bachelor.Mysterious, moody, and coveted by nearly everyone.But to me, he’s just the sad boy who set fire to my heart,then reduced me to ashes in the desert.For four sweltering nights, I burned for him,and he conquered my heart one whispered lyric at a time... -
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The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord
Two best friends who haven’t spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective exes go viral, in this delightfully fun and deeply emotional new novel from New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord.June and Levi were best friends as teenagers—until the day they weren’t... -
Fated Mates and When to Keep Them by A.J. Sherwood, Cait Wade
Noel is desperate for cash. So PA for the mafia boss it is, or he risks losing his childhood home. Too bad the job also comes with a grumpy vampire boss.Family has been Fernando’s priority for centuries, so why does his adorable PA suddenly stir long-forgotten feelings?Killing anyone that endangers Noel counts as a romantic gesture, right? Asking for a vampire... -
Bonds of the Wolf by Cherise Sinclair
Moya’s ugly past left her fearful of dominant males. And now, when males push her, rather than giving in, she punches them. One morning, after hours of being harassed by the wolf pack’s belligerent alpha, she mistakenly hits a blameless male—a wolf-shifter new to town.To Moya’s dismay, the wolf-shifter and his brother are under-paw everywhere... -
Buried Too Deep by Karen Rose
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose comes another explosive novel in the New Orleans series, where some secrets are worth dying for—or killing to keep. Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead... -
Falcon Falls Security Boxed Set: Books 1-3 by Brittney Sahin
The Falcon Falls Security Series Box Set includes the following three military romantic suspense The Hunted Will this growly protector break her book-loving heart . . . or become her second chance at love?Savanna Vasquez lost her Navy SEAL husband years ago to terrorists, and she doesn’t think she’s capable of falling in love again... -
Five Star Review by Marie Reynard
Gravity, love, and other inevitable falls.Aiden Lucas is used to a steady stream of discreet packages arriving on his doorstep. It's part and parcel of living with one of the internet's most popular adult toy reviewers, but nothing could have prepared him for the next toy his roommate receives—something that hits a little too close to a secret Aiden has longed to confess for years...friends to lovers · m-m · college · queer · contemporary · paranormal · shapeshifters · new adult · fated-mates · non-human-hero -
A Collection of Claws, Fangs, and Other Things by Clio Evans
A collection of hot monstrous stories you can consume in one bite- A Collection of Claws, Fangs, and Other Things includes the His Monstrous Tithe (MF, werewolf)- The Gentleman's Girl (MF, mothman)- Sins & Sirens (MMM, mermen)- Curse of the Cyclops (MMF, cyclops) - Playing Mantis (MF, praying mantis monster)Follow Clio Evans on Instagram, Facebook, or Tiktok to stay up to date on... -
Strawberry Moon by Lily Morton
Clem has been in love with Harry since he walked into Harry’s bookshop and saw his Heathcliff curls and poet’s face. That love has only grown stronger over the years of working for him, but unfortunately, Harry has never noticed. He considers Clem to be far too young for him and seems set on dating a never-ending line of unsuitable men. Then Clem’s fortune changes... -
Too Busy for Love by Phoebe MacLeod
Phoebe MacLeod is back with a BRAND NEW hilarious rom com, perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella.For Beatrice, working at one of London’s boutique hotels is a dream come true. She doesn’t need a social life. She just needs an ordered diary, crisply folded sheets and happy guests. But Beatrice’s routine comes to an abrupt halt when her hotel is raided by the police... -
Exposed to the Elements: The Complete Collection by Honey Phillips
Naked, afraid, and NOT alone…Five human heroines…Five alien warriors…Five adventurous tales…Book 1, The Naked Alien: Can Jane survive a dangerous alien jungle - and the cryptic alien warrior who can not speak her language?Book 2, The Bare Essentials: Can Janet survive the heat of an alien desert - and the heat of the alien warrior priest who finds her?Book 3, A Nude Attitude: Can Erica survive... -
Fastlander Fighter by T.S. Joyce
Captain Walker was in control of his inner grizzly before he joined the Fastlander Crew. Now, having his brother as his Alpha has his animal riled up and fighting everything. When he sees a woman from his past, he knows she has the ability to understand his history, and that chance meeting dredges up the urge to lean on the fragile human... -
Veiled by Nicole Dykes
WaylonI’m a music manager. I’ve taken the smallest artists and made them soar into superstardom. I’m good at what I do, and I never fail.Except with him. I let him down, and that doesn’t sit right with me.No. I’ll track Justin St. James down and find a way to make him happy and settled.No matter what it takes.JustinI’m so tired of being Justin St. James...m-m · dual-pov · boss & employee · forced proximity · friends to lovers · bisexual · angst · found-family · contemporary · queer -
The Good Folk Box Set: Small Town Romantic Comedies by Penny Reid
This box set contains Totally Folked and Folk Around and Find Out from the Good Folk Series.Totally Folked, Book 1 in the Good Folk SeriesOne unforgettable night leads to an unlikely shared connection, and unlikely connections never go unnoticed by the good folks in Green Valley, Tennessee. . .Jackson James follows the rules. He has to... -
Hybrid by Scarlett Haven
I know the truth now. I know who I am—what I am. Now, it’s not just me that needs protection. It’s all my people. But I can’t stay in this bubble of safety. I have to fight. It’s my job—my duty as their leader. I never thought they would be my biggest opposers. How do I convince them that we’re not dangerous? Hybrid is the third and FINAL book in the Shifter Academy Series, an RH series... -
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Taking the Backseat by Kelsie Rae
Being in love with your best friend's girlfriend isn't a picnic. And guarding a secret isn't, either. But losing your heart to a girl who's clueless she owns it? Yeah. That's damn near unbearable. This is my story. The one told by a guy who doesn't get the girl. *To be read after you've experienced Liv... -
Under the Surface by Diana Urban
An epic survival-thriller about four teens who get lost in the Paris catacombs for days—a gripping and propulsive story of love, danger, betrayal, and hope… even when all seems lost.Ruby is terrified to cave to her feelings for Sean and risk him crushing her heart... -
Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies by Abigail Hing Wen
Tan Lee finds himself embroiled in an unusual love triangle, all while trying to defuse a heist, unravel a conspiracy, and navigate the most complicated babysitting assignment ever in this YA novel by national bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen... -
The Blue Castle: An Inspirational Journey of Empowerment and Romance by L.M. Montgomery, DeCeKai Publishing
Explore the Freedom of Romance and RebellionLiterary romance crafted in an era gone by, this work possesses a sophistication that contemporary romantic narratives often miss.The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a profound exploration of personal freedom and self-discovery, first published in 1926 in Canada... -
Killing Stalking #7 by Koogi
A DARK AND TWISTED PASTSangwoo has Bum at his mercy, blindfolded and naked. But Bum isn’t the only one feeling vulnerable... -
Pretend Girlfriend: A Reverse Harem Romance by Cassie Cole
Fake relationship. Real adventure. I’ve never been someone’s fake girlfriend before.It was easy... at first. But then I put my foot in my mouth and turned this charade into a week-long affair.Which means going on the family honeymoon… to Jamaica.Making matters worse, I kind of have a history with Theo, the best man.As in, we totally hooked up right before all of this... -
Forever Writing You : A Second Chance Romance by Whitney G.
My ex-boyfriend (& first true love) is about to get married, but his fiancee is cheating on him. I'm tempted to send him a message and let him know. Would that make me an a**hole?Looking back, maybe I should've posted my question on the internet first instead of acting on it...