Top new romance books out this week: 13 Aug - 19 Aug 2018
Last updated:
August 19, 2018
This week featuring new releases by Delia Owens, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Malinda Lo, Nicola Yoon, Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane, Carian Cole, Lexi Ryan, Julianne MacLean, Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie, Cassandra Clare, Nicole Fox and many more.
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet fishing village. Kya Clark is barefoot and wild; unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when the popular Chase Andrews is found dead, locals immediately suspect her.But Kya is not what they say... -
The Prince by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new story in her Wicked series… She’s everything he wants…. Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him...fantasy · anthologies · paranormal · mystery · fae · new adult · from hate to love · urban fantasy · open-door · non-human-hero -
Fresh Ink by Malinda Lo, Nicola Yoon
In partnership with We Need Diverse Books, thirteen of the most recognizable, diverse authors come together in this remarkable YA anthology featuring ten short stories, a graphic short story, and a one-act play from Walter Dean Myers never before in-print.Careful--you are holding fresh ink. And not hot-off-the-press, still-drying-in-your-hands ink...young adult · contemporary · fantasy · multicultural · african-american · high-school · racism · black-mc -
Riley & Kane by Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane
Grab this over-the-top Quick and Dirty Bundle with a BRAND NEW story! This bundle includes Taken by the Russian, Dirty Uncle, Back River Quiver, Summer Camp Captive...and the NEW Now You’ve Done It. Warning: It’s the best of Alexa and Jessa smashed together with all the gooey steam you love! It’s okay if you like it.. -
Ashes & Embers Series Collection by Carian Cole
Meet the sweet, sexy, and sometimes alpha Valentine men who make up this awesome rock band! This collection includes the first four complete novels of the Ashes & Embers rock star contemporary romance series - Storm, Vandal, Lukas, and Talon. It also contains a short excerpt from Asher's upcoming book... -
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Dirty, Reckless Love by Lexi Ryan
I’m in love with a man who tried to kill me. At least that’s what they tell me . . . Six weeks ago, paramedics found me unconscious in my apartment. Beaten. Bruised. Hardly breathing. When I woke up, I couldn’t remember the last three years or anything about my life in Jackson Harbor. They tell me my fiancé, Colton McKinley, is on the run for what he did to me... -
A Curve in the Road by Julianne MacLean
From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes a suspenseful, emotionally charged novel that explores the secrets and hidden truths within a seemingly perfect marriage. Abbie MacIntyre is living the dream in the picturesque Nova Scotia town she calls home... -
The Raging Ones by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
In a freezing world, where everyone knows the day they will die, three teens break all odds. Franny Bluecastle, a tough city teen, dreams of dying in opulence, to see wealth she’s never known. Like the entire world, she believes it’s impossible to dodge a deathday. Until the day she does. Court Icecastle knows wealth. He also knows pain... -
A Deeper Love by Cassandra Clare
1 Hour and 22 MinutesIt is only three years since Tessa Gray lost her beloved husband William Herondale, and she is searching for a reason to live, trying to find the path of being a warlock with the guidance of her friend Catarina Loss...fantasy · young adult · urban fantasy · paranormal · historical · magic · vampires · demons · fae · werewolves -
Broken Wings: A Motorcycle Club Romance by Nicole Fox
I’ll break her wings to keep her here with me. We struck a deal to make her mine – for one night only. But once I’ve had a taste, I just can’t let her fly away. A bad boy’s woman is his for life. Especially when his baby’s in her womb. DANTE She was in the hospital the night I got shot. With a bullet in my body, I was hallucinating like a f**king lunatic... -
The Four Seasons by Mary Alice Monroe
Get swept up again in this heartfelt family drama from New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe.They are the Season sisters, bound by blood, driven apart by a tragedy. Now they are about to embark on a bittersweet journey into the unknown—an odyssey of promise and forgiveness, of loss and rediscovery... -
Cut Free by Julia Wolf
A prim and proper pianist, a sexy tattooed artist, a yellow convertible, and an offer neither of them can turn down... I've followed the rules my entire life: what music to play, who to date, even what to wear.But that's done now. At twenty-eight years old, I'm finally ready to break free. I just don't quite know how... -
Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
A brand new romantic comedy from your favorite snort-laughing duo! Liam The moment Sadie Matthews walks through the daycare center door, I feel my world tilt in her direction. Again. I fell for her when I was fourteen, and I'm still not over her. Problem: she still thinks of me as a teen she used to babysit. But I've learned a few things about pleasing a woman in the last fifteen years... -
Fallen Academy: Year One by Leia Stone
Brielle Atwater isn't sure of much, but she knows a few things: 1. Having black wings is not normal. 2. Selling her soul to the demons was a mistake. 3. Lincoln Grey is the biggest *** she's ever met … but not falling in love with him might prove impossible. When angels fell from the sky to war with the demons that ravaged Earth, their combined powers infected humanity... -
Trick Play by Max Monroe
Booze, women, and brotherhood—that’s what my good friend Quinn’s bachelor party should have been.Booze, one mysterious raven-haired woman, and an arrest—that’s what it was. As Cam Mitchell, a New York Maverick and one of the best tight ends in the professional football league, my to-do list should be pretty simple. Play ball.Get laid.Have fun...sports · humor · contemporary · erotica · insta-love · strong heroine · alpha male · athletes · male-pov · dual-pov -
That Blue Sky Feeling, Vol. 1 by Okura
First love may not be exactly what you expect.When Noshiro transfers to a new school, he meets Sanada, a loner who doesn't seem to have friends--or want any. The other kids whisper that Sanada keeps to himself because he's secretly gay. But rather than scare Noshiro away, the rumor only makes him more interested... -
Divorce Wars: Opposites Attract by G.S. Carr
Kara Divorce Wars is the name of the game, or TV show I should say. Marry a stranger, make them hate you enough to ask for a divorce, and have the entire experience broadcasted on national television. Easy right? Wrong.... He's playing the game oh so well... -
Shelter from the Storm by Kate Sherwood
A healer and a warrior fight to survive the winter . . . and each other. Grif is tired of life as a mercenary—tired of life, period. So he heads off into the mountains, not much caring whether he lives or dies. But when his indifference leaves him unconscious in a snowbank, a stranger finds him and insists on dragging him back from death...m-m · military · fantasy · age difference · forced proximity · explicit-open-door · cruel hero · abuse-mc · abuse · queer -
Bring Down the Stars by Emma Scott
I fell for Connor Drake. I didn’t want to; I fought against it, but I fell in love with him anyway. With his words. With his poetry. With him. The gentleness and beauty of his soul that speaks directly to mine. He writes as if he can feel my heart, hear its cadence and compose the exact right lyrics to accompany every beat and flow...military · new adult · cheating · friends to lovers · angst · forbidden love · love triangle · college · contemporary · grumpy sunshine -
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A Nature of Conflict by Kristen Banet
Sawyer Matthews is a retired and presumed-dead assassin. Ripped from her life of shadows and secrets, she’s decided to gamble it all and accept a new chapter in her life—one that may lead to a brighter future. With her first case over and budding relationships with some of her teammates, Sawyer finds herself feeling more secure...fantasy · urban fantasy · menage · magic · paranormal · erotica · reverse harem · poly · contemporary · suspense -
Brant’s Return by Mia Sheridan
A stunning, heartfelt new stand-alone by New York Times best-selling author Mia Sheridan - available in audio first!Brant Talbot runs a glitzy network of high-end bars in New York City, enjoying all the benefits of the lavish lifestyle he's worked so hard to achieve... -
Royally His: A Royal Bad Boy Romance by Clarissa Wild, Gigi Thorne
Maya's really not supposed to hook up with her clients. Especially when they're loaded, famous and total players. And definitely not when they're next in line for the throne... Oops. Clothing designer Maya gets the opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to work with foreign royals to create one-of-a-kind designs. After she arrives in the exotic country of Dakai, Maya has a night out.. -
Get to You by Albany Walker
Samantha West spends her days working at her bookstore with a unique cast of friends, including a flirty barista, a flighty cashier, and a sweet old man who wraps his wife's favorite erotic novels in brown paper bags to take home after his shifts. She is a survivor who has built a safe network around herself. While, her monthly book club lets her express her love of cooking and romance novels... -
Confessions: Priest by Ella Frank
I am complex.My love is all-encompassing.And when it comes to my heart, there is only one rule:Don’t mess with what’s mine.Until the age of seven, I was Joel Alexander Donovan, son of Jimmy. The man who terrorized a town and made its citizens fear the very ground he walked on. Including me, the day I realized that ground ran red with blood.At age eighteen, I became Priest.A man without a past...m-m · contemporary · poly · menage · erotica · suspense · age difference · abuse · angst · alpha male -
See All the Stars by Kit Frick
“A gripping and atmospheric contemporary thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews“Complex, captivating, and gorgeously written.” —Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingWe Were Liars meets Goodbye Days in this thrilling debut novel that sweeps readers away as they try to solve the mystery of what happened then to make Ellory so broken now... -
Come Away with Me by Maddie Please
Somewhere beyond the sea… When Alexa Fisher finds herself trapped on a twelve-day cruise to celebrate her younger sister’s hen-do – just the two of them – she wishes she’d jumped overboard. Despite the age difference, India has always been the judgemental sibling, and there’s been even more friction than usual since ‘the big engagement’... -
His Wrath by Jenika Snow
Brea Collins's past kept resurfacing no matter how hard she tried to outrun it. When she finally settled in a small town, working at a club to save enough for what she hoped was her final escape, she never expected to meet Adrian Holden, a man who made her feel something other than fear. Adrian's life has been far from a fairy tale... -
The Warrior Queen by Emily R. King
In the final volume of The Hundredth Queen Series, Kalinda will risk everything to save the man she loves. Kalinda has brought peace to the Tarachand Empire, at least for now. Bhutas no longer need to hide their gifts. The last of the rebels have been banished. And Prince Ashwin is set to take over as rajah. But for Kalinda, this all came at a great loss. Her childhood home. Her best friend... -
Unwritten Rules by Eliah Greenwood
"Don't talk back, don't get in his way, and whatever you do, never, ever look him in the eyes." When Winter Kingston finds out she has to move to America to live with her aunt and cousins, she has no idea that her life is about to become a whole lot more… complicated. Her plan is simple: get good grades, stay out of trouble, and somehow survive being the new girl... -
Odd Spirits by S.T. Gibson
It takes a lot of commitment to make a marriage between a modern ceremonial magician and a chaos witch work, but when a malevolent entity takes up residence in Rhys and Moira’s home, their love will be pushed to the limits...fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · witches · urban fantasy · magic · christmas · multicultural · m-f -
Strong is the New Sexy - by Gena Showalter, Lori Foster, Brenda Jackson
Under Pressure by Lori FosterLeese Phelps’s road hasn’t been an easy one, but it’s brought him to the perfect job—working for the elite Body Armor security agency. And what his newest assignment lacks in size, she makes up for in fire and backbone. But being drawn to Catalina Nicholson is a dangerous complication.Originally published in 2017... -
Twice as Hot: Tales of an Extra-Ordinary Girl by Gena Showalter
A classic tale from the queen of paranormal romance, Gena Showalter!Belle Jamison is finally starting to feel like a normal girl again...contemporary · paranormal · suspense · fantasy · urban fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · humor · science fiction · young adult -
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Playin' With Fire: A Cowboy Romance by J.L. Beck, Cassandra Bloom
“I didn’t discover curves; I only uncovered them.” Brea Plush had gone after the cowboy of her dreams. Her insecurities haunted her since she was a girl. All her life she watched her mama grab what she wanted, always confident, always brash. Yet, when she finally went after the cowboy of her dreams, she is in for the surprise of her life as Cole turns the tables on her... -
Giving Her A Baby: A Second Chance Romance by J.L. Beck
Do you believe in true love? WINTER Im tired of waiting for Mr. Perfect to come along. Im going to find someone to give me all the things I want.. a baby, a marriage, and a happily ever after. Posting an AD on the internet should find me all those things, right? Wrong. It sends a lot of bad men to my door and leaves me frustrated and sad... -
Knockin' Boots: A Cowboy Romance by J.L. Beck, Cassandra Bloom
When Texans meet Australians, all bets are off. Brea Plush is a curvy, beautiful young woman, who is shy and tired of her dreary life. Her insecurities haunted her since she was a young girl and all she’s ever wanted to do was break free of them... -
Wicked Rogue of Mine by Jillian Eaton, Scarlett Scott, Dawn Brower, Tammy Andresen
Seven swoon worthy historical romances in one must read collection: Lord of Pirates by Scarlett Scott When a dangerous-looking stranger raps on Lizzie Winstead's door one stormy night, the peace of her humdrum life is shattered. She's shocked to discover her visitor is Captain Edmond Grey, one of the most feared pirates of the realm and her lost love... -
Satin and Pearls by Lauren Landish
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish comes The Virgin Diaries, a series of take-charge alpha heroes and the sassy, innocent women who bring them to their knees. I have a confession to make. I hate my math professor, Connor Daniels. From the moment he walked into class, he’s been a thorn in my side, nitpicking every little thing that I do... -
Outrageous by Marie Force
She drives him crazy… In more ways than one. Every time Leah Holt encounters Quantum Production’s chief counsel, Emmett Burke, the only thing she can think of is how much she wants to lick him. Everywhere. She’s never had that kind of reaction to a man, and the fact that he’s a much-older colleague makes her out-of-control attraction to him far more complicated than it should be... -
Redemption of a Wolf by T.S. Joyce
Mountain Lion shifter, Trina Chapman, is having a rough year. Trying to find her legs over the loss of her Clan, she has bought a local bar and just needs to keep her focus until it can pay the bills. That would probably be easier to do if she didn’t have a rogue werewolf sniffing around and showing up in unexpected places...