Top new romance books out this week: 25 Aug - 31 Aug 2024
Last updated:
August 31, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Hannah Grace, S.J. Tilly, Shantel Tessier, Sara Cate, Ashley N. Rostek, Elizabeth O'Roark, Catharina Maura, C.E. Ricci, Lynn Painter, Gabrielle Sands and many more.
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Daydream by Hannah Grace
The third in the New York Times bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favorite Henry and a bookish fellow student who come up with a plan to help them both overcome their respective challenges in a difficult year...new adult · friends to lovers · hockey · sports · humor · college · contemporary · length-long · curvy heroine · athletes -
![Tackled in the Stacks: A Love Letters Prequel by S.J. Tilly]()
Tackled in the Stacks: A Love Letters Prequel by S.J. Tilly
I caught her staring at me from across the quad, eyes fixed on the football jersey stretched across my wide chest. And if I flexed my muscles, showing off the strength of a defensive tackle, it was just to see her blush. And then she did, and I couldn’t get her out of my mind. Her wide eyes. The freckles on her cheeks. I needed to know her...new adult · sports · humor · m-f · forced proximity · insta-love · college · dual-pov · football · friends to lovers -
![Madness by Shantel Tessier]()
Madness by Shantel Tessier
An all-new dark romance within the Lords world is coming from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Shantel Tessier. HIS SECRET A Lord takes what he wants. But like anything else, even he can get greedy and betray his oath. That’s where Carnage comes in. A Spade brother runs their prison for those who have wronged their society...bdsm · captive · contemporary · dark · from hate to love · suspense · new adult · m-f · height-difference · arranged marriage -
![The Heartbreaker by Sara Cate]()
The Heartbreaker by Sara Cate
I’ve been quiet long enough.I’m nothing like my brothers. I’ve devoted my life to my work, and I don’t care about God or family.I live alone, and I like it that way. Soon, I’ll have the job of my dreams far away from this place, and that’s all that matters. Everything is going perfectly.That is until Sadie Green walks into my class...grumpy sunshine · age difference · forbidden love · pregnancy · bdsm · contemporary · new adult · dual-pov · forced proximity · college -
![WITSEC by Ashley N. Rostek]()
WITSEC 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... -
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![The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O'Roark
An angsty, age gap, forbidden romance from bestselling author, Elizabeth O’ Roark.Once upon a time, my buddy’s niece was a toddler in a swim diaper following me around the beach. Now Daisy’s twenty-one, the loveliest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on, and blackmailing me into letting her stay for the summer.If she’s not bent over on my deck in yoga pants, she’s in a bikini that covers far less... -
![The Devious Husband by Catharina Maura]()
The Devious Husband by Catharina Maura
From the author of The Wrong Bride and The Temporary Wife comes a steamy and angsty enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage romance. Xavier Kingston’s life is turned upside down when his nemesis and business rival, Sierra Windsor, suddenly begins to show interest in a man that isn’t him... -
![Fair Catch by C.E. Ricci]()
Fair Catch by C.E. Ricci
Catching feelings was never part of the plan. Taking in Kason Fuller as roommate is meant to be a favor; one I regret immediately. The bumbling, virgin football player drives me to the brink of sanity, stealing my food, my sleep, my peace and solitude. My solution? Call a ceasefire. Get him out on dates and out of my hair...m-m · athletes · forced proximity · sports · queer · contemporary · new adult · bisexual · grumpy sunshine · from hate to love -
![Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter]()
Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter
Experience Wes and Liz’s first kiss from Better Than the Movies from Wes’s point of... -
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![When He Takes by Gabrielle Sands]()
When He Takes by Gabrielle Sands
I've fallen for a monster. A man who doesn't ask for what he wants—he takes. And now, he's taken me. Rowan Miller isn’t who I thought he was. He's Nero De Luca, the ex-consigliere of a notorious New York mob family, and he's been lying to me from the moment we met. If I return home to Darkwater Hollow, it will be a death sentence... -
![King of Flames: A completely addictive dark fantasy romance by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
King of Flames: A completely addictive dark fantasy romance by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Bound to a dark king…Everyone in the world of Under has magic. Everyone belongs to one of the six ruling houses.Everyone except me.When all of Under gathers for the ancient Ceremony of the Fall and my weakness is revealed, hungry eyes turn my way. For some I’m unique, a mystery to be solved. For others I’m prey.From now on, every day will be a fight to survive... -
![Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop, Sierra Stovall, Hayley Wagreich]()
Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop, Sierra Stovall, Hayley Wagreich
The buzzy, viral sensation Only For The Week, is the first book in Natasha Bishop’s The Forever Falling series, featuring Black love, messy family dynamics, sexy banter, and sweet and spicy romance.You are cordially invited tothewedding of Amerie Cross and Arnold Hightower.A destination wedding in Tulum should be a breeze, but Dr... -
![Romeo Falling by Jesse H. Reign]()
Romeo Falling by Jesse H. Reign
What happens when he’s your Romeo…but you’re no Juliet? Romeo and I were friends long before we were lovers. Best friends. Ride or die. What started as an innocent kiss slowly unraveled and shattered, giving way to years of tears and total obsession.Now I’m back in the small town I call home, staring straight into the face of the only man I’ve ever loved…or hated...friends to lovers · hurt-comfort · cheating · forced proximity · angst · m-m · contemporary · queer-awakening · queer · second chances -
![Final Boy at Randy's by Loren Leigh]()
Final Boy at Randy's by Loren Leigh
I don’t like him. Reed Chambers reminds me of every guy who was ever a jerk to me. With his drop dead good looks and overly confident stroll. A smile that seems like it always has two meanings. But since we’re stuck together working on an indie horror movie that is my brother’s entire life's passion, not to mention that the guy is my best friend’s new fling, I guess I should give him a chance... -
![Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall]()
Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall
A nobleman must work with a dashing soldier to save his sister from a mystical bargain gone wrong, diving into a world of malicious fey, enigmatic cults, and treacherous magic in this irresistible romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material.The year is 1815, and Mr. John Caesar is determined to orchestrate a successful coming-out for his younger sister, Mary... -
![Tales from Tiressia: A Collection of Spicy Stories from the Witch Walker World by Charissa Weaks]()
Tales from Tiressia: A Collection of Spicy Stories from the Witch Walker World by Charissa Weaks
Return to the Witch Walker world of Tiressia by visiting this collection of spicy tales, containing six bonus scenes and two novellas... -
![Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma]()
Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma
Veera Mathur has been through a lot in the past year. Both of her friends found soul mates, the man she fell in love with got engaged to another woman, and her father fired her before selling the family company... -
![The Rocker's Muse by Penelope Ward]()
The Rocker's Muse by Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel…No one but me knew why I was actually in the California desert that day.Nestled deep within the desolate, rocky area was a recording studio.When a door suddenly opened, a man mistook me for someone he was supposed to be interviewing for a job.The next thing I knew, I was whisked inside... -
![Emperor of Wrath by Jagger Cole]()
Emperor of Wrath by Jagger Cole
To stop a war, I’m forced to marry a monster. Charming and seductive. Cold-blooded and merciless. Kenzo Mori, the wrathful king of the Mori Mafia family, is a sinfully beautiful devil with a heart of ice. He’s an enemy who's had a target on my back for years. Now, he’s my new husband. Our marriage of inconvenience is supposed to end the violence between the Bratva and the Yakuza... -
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![Wrangled by the Alien Rancher by Ursa Dax]()
Wrangled by the Alien Rancher by Ursa Dax
A sweet alien rancher, a wary human woman, and the mail-order marriage that changes everything… I’ve been raised by my wealthy family to be one thing and one thing only: a wife. So when my parent-picked fiancé turns out to be a total creep and my family disowns me for breaking off the engagement, I do the only thing I can. Even if it’s the last thing I want. I get engaged to someone else...humor · erotica · science fiction · western · length-short · aliens · m-f · multicultural · caretaking · insta-love -
![You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban]()
You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban
The enemies-to-lovers queer Victorian romance follow-up to Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend, in which a young lord and a second son clash, but find themselves thrust together again and again by their meddling cousins...queer · m-m · historical · from hate to love · victorian · regency · humor · new adult · young adult · found-family -
![The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore]()
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor!When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just need someone to help her out...mystery · age difference · forced proximity · small town · contemporary · suspense · erotica · friends to lovers · office · humor -
![The Hunt of Night by K.C. Kean]()
The Hunt of Night by K.C. Kean
Fate plays funny games. It crowned me a princess, then ripped it away overnight. It gave me the determination to restore my family name, despite the hatred of my kind throughout the kingdom. It gave me the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s mine. But the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much I want to take the reins, it has its own plan for me... -
![Vows Of Sin by Lilah Raine]()
Vows Of Sin by Lilah Raine
For decades my family has ruled the New York Underground,Keeping all the factions running takes strong leadership.The decisions we make are ruthless.Weakness isn’t an option.Our future success depends on me taking a wife and ensuring our bloodline remains strong.Madalina Conte doesn’t want to be the one standing beside me at the altar... -
![Heart of Frost and Scars by Pam Godwin]()
Heart of Frost and Scars by Pam Godwin
I’m the silent ache, the shadow that lingers, the present from your past, the knife in your heart.In the chilling finale of the Frozen Fate trilogy, Frankie enters a world far deadlier than the one she escaped.A sinister threat lurks in the shadows, hunting her with a dark obsession as her savage protectors battle the rules of society...reverse harem · contemporary · dark · m-f-m · suspense · super rich hero · poly · double-penetration · menage · second chances -
![Live, Laugh, Lurk: A Boundlands Novella by Elsie Winters]()
Live, Laugh, Lurk: A Boundlands Novella by Elsie Winters
Nothing could be worse than having to take a temporary job in a spooky old college town. Until I discover I'm living downstairs from a terrifying mothman..The only thing I want is to get back to my old life as soon as possible... -
![Ironling by S.E. Wendel]()
Ironling by S.E. Wendel
A lady heir in a world of lords…Aislinn Darrow was never meant to be her father’s heir, but that was before her selfish brother condemned himself. Now, she must give up her old life to take his place...historical · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · fated-mates · medieval · m-f · orcs · class difference · rich heroine -
![Vale of Dreams by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers]()
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... -
![The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter]()
The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most villainous of them all? Snow White’s dark queen tells her side of the story in this queer, witchy reimagining of the classic fairy tale from the author of Malice.Legends tell of a witch who became a queen—the heartless villain in the story of Snow White...fantasy · f-f · queer · witches · magic · high fantasy · paranormal · length-long · open-door · from hate to love -
![Escaping the Friendzone by Emily Antoinette]()
Escaping the Friendzone by Emily Antoinette
A woman trapped with her crush…When I agreed to go to an escape room with friends, I didn’t expect everyone to bail and leave me locked in a room with the hottest, most unattainable person I’ve ever met—my brother’s minotaur best friend. Tension from the tight quarters and frustrating puzzles leads to heated confessions, and the wildest night of my life.He says he wants more... -
![Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer]()
Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer
Is he the real deal…or did she truly summon a golem?Faye Kaplan used to be engaged. She also used to have a successful legal practice. But she much prefers her new life as a potter in Woodstock, New York. The only thing missing is the perfect guy.Not that she needs one. She’s definitely happy alone...contemporary · fantasy · humor · vampires · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · witches · young adult · length-long -
![Possession by B.J. Alpha]()
Possession by B.J. Alpha
Ellie: Rafael Marino is the epitome of a Mafia man. Dark, destructive, and deadly. Then he demands I become his nanny and tells me he owns every inch of me. Beneath his darkness, he sees me for who I am—a broken girl. Then he claims me as his little doll and promises to protect me...erotica · bdsm · suspense · forced proximity · anal sex · age play · breeding · daddy-kink · praise-kink · primal-play -
![Greene Mountain Boys Box Set: Books 1-5 by Olivia T. Turner]()
Greene Mountain Boys Box Set: Books 1-5 by Olivia T. Turner
Come to the Greene Mountains where a hot possessive Mountain Man is waiting for you…1. Lost In The MountainsNo big deal! Just spending the night with a hot mysterious mountain man. Alone. On his secluded mountain. Where no one can hear me scream. What’s not to like about that?2. Desire In The MountainsMy mouth drops as I stare at this huge shirtless mountain man in awe. I go numb all over... -
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![Hissing Hellcats by Clare Sager]()
Hissing Hellcats by Clare Sager
When Barnacle goes missing, Vice and Knigh must work together to rescue her.With a bar brawl, sea magic, and the delicious distraction of each other, join Vice and Knigh on a thrilling short adventure in the Beneath Black Sails series. Available for free on the author's website... -
![Contract Love by Ella Goode]()
Contract Love by Ella Goode
CALI walked in to a cafe and found the woman of my dreams. So I did what any man would do in my situation. I lied. I told her I was broke despite the fact I’m one of the richest men in the city. I told her I needed a place to live even though I own several apartment buildings. The good thing is she asked me to pretend to be her fiancé to gain control of the home of her dreams... -
![Milk by Roe Horvat]()
Milk by Roe Horvat
NicoFor years, I've had a secret crush on my boss. I'm the obedient assistant, the utmost professional with an impeccable reputation. Nobody knows my secret. But the AC in our office building failed, and now we're working overtime in the suffocating summer heat. The inhuman temperatures aggravate my lactation problem, and I'm mortified when Mr. Toral notices.His reaction shocks me to my core...omegaverse · m-m · contemporary · age difference · bdsm · boss & employee · erotica · queer · length-novella · anal sex -
![Dark Obsessions: The Essential Jenika Snow Collection by Jenika Snow]()
Dark Obsessions: The Essential Jenika Snow Collection by Jenika Snow
Dive into Jenika Snow's world of passion and obsession with this starter set of her most intense dark and mafia romances.Meet unforgettable characters, experience the intense, heart-pounding moments, and dive into a world of twisted loyalty, betrayal, and dark, forbidden desire.Featured stories Coldhearted A woman running from her past falls into the arms of a monster... -
![The Devil Himself by B.B. Easton]()
The Devil Himself by B.B. Easton
Growing up, I spent every night tucked under my mother’s arm, dreamily listening to tales from her favorite book series—Legend Has It by Darby Donovan, a collection of spooky folklore about a town called Glenshire and the lonely, gray-eyed fairy prince who haunted the woods there...suspense · from hate to love · mafia · fated-mates · military · tortured hero · survival · abuse · found-family · forced proximity -
![The Devil Himself: A Dark Irish Mafia Romance by B.B. Easton]()
The Devil Himself: A Dark Irish Mafia Romance by B.B. Easton
From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the hit series Sex/Life on Netflix) comes the highly anticipated sequel to her dark Irish mafia romance, Devil of Dublin... -
![Scandalous Kingpin by Eva Winners]()
Scandalous Kingpin by Eva Winners
Christian “Priest” DiLustro.A charming prince. Only when it suited him. I had a taste of him and got addicted. But he was a heartless bastard and an arrogant mafia prince whose only goal was to ignore me after we scratched the itch.Just when I thought we both moved on, he swooped in, claiming he made a promise and he intended to keep it, even if it killed us both.Ivy Murphy...
