Top new romance books in August 2023
Last updated:
August 31, 2023
August 2023 featuring new releases by Tracey Lange, Ann Patchett, Laurie Gilmore, Christina Lauren, Jessica Marie Garcia, Jennifer Weiner, Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, T.L. Swan, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Katharine McGee, Rachael Lippincott and many more.
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The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
When Tara Connelly is released from prison after serving eighteen months on a drug charge, she knows rebuilding her life at thirty years old won’t be easy. With no money and no prospects, she returns home to live with her siblings, who are both busy with their own problems...romance · fiction · contemporary · literary-fiction · family · audiobook · drama · womens-fiction · realistic · siblings -
![Tom Lake by Ann Patchett]()
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake... -
![The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore]()
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
When Jeanie's aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor's gossip at all costs...romance · mystery · contemporary · fiction · cozy · womens-fiction · season-autumn · small-town · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren, Jessica Marie Garcia, Harry Shum Jr.]()
The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren, Jessica Marie Garcia, Harry Shum Jr.
4 hours, 47 minutes A perfectionist maid of honor and a carefree, surfer-bro best man team up to plan a wedding and end up finding a spark of their own in the first audio original from author duo Christina Lauren, a full-cast sequel to their New York Times bestseller The Unhoneymooners.Ami is determined to break the Torres family wedding curse...romance · contemporary · audiobook · womens-fiction · fiction · season-summer · forced-proximity · humor · female-mc · book -
![The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner]()
The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a warmhearted and empowering new novel about love, family, friendship, secrets, and a life-changing journey.Thirty-three-year-old Abby Stern has made it to a happy place. True, she still has gig jobs instead of a career, and the apartment where she’s lived since college still looks like she’s just moved in...romance · fiction · womens-fiction · contemporary · audiobook · female-author · realistic · feminism · family · female-mc -
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![A Court of Silver Flames [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati]()
A Court of Silver Flames [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati
Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined audio experience continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta.Nesta Archeron has always been prickly—proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits...romance · fantasy · audiobook · magic · friendship · steamy · high-fantasy · epic · paranormal · fiction -
![My Temptation by T.L. Swan]()
My Temptation by T.L. Swan
Enter a world of luxury, lust and love with this scorching first title in T L Swan’s provocative and witty Kingston Lane series. The first time I laid eyes on Henley James, I was mesmerized. The chemistry between us was like nothing I’d ever felt. Impeccable suit, dimpled smile. He was charming and gorgeous, sophisticated and suave. He gave me his business card and asked me to call... -
![The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger...mystery · young-adult · fiction · contemporary · dark-academia · murder · realistic · law-enforcement · family · urban-fantasy -
![Reign by Katharine McGee]()
Reign by Katharine McGee
A queen's life hangs in the balance, and her siblings’ decisions—about what to do, and most of all, who to love—could change the course of history. Romance. Duty. Power...only one can triumph in this stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling American Royals series.America's royal family is in shambles... -
![Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott]()
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s What If It’s Us meets Bridgerton.What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime?Audrey Cameron has lost her spark...romance · wlw · lgbtq · young-adult · historical · historical-fiction · fiction · time-travel · lesbian-mc · retellings -
![Crossed by Emily McIntire]()
Crossed by Emily McIntire
From bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairy tale reimagining of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.He is righteousness. She is sin.Father Cade Frédéric is a holy man. Brought up in the streets of Paris, he has dedicated his life to the church. But there’s a monster that lingers just beneath the surface. A sickness. One that bleeds darkness and feeds on the damned...romance · fantasy · dark · retellings · contemporary · dark-fantasy · steamy · fiction · book · adult -
![I Could Never by Penelope Ward]()
I Could Never by Penelope Ward
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new forbidden, enemies-to-lovers story… It all started with an unexpected phone call.Two years after my fiancé passed away in an accident, his father died suddenly, leaving Brad’s adult, special-needs brother with no one to care for him...romance · contemporary · audiobook · family · humor · new-adult · drama · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · slow-burn -
![Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown]()
Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown
At a Texas county fair, amidst carousels and a bustling midway, children’s book author Elle Portman is enjoying a rare night out with her favorite her two-year-old son, Charlie. But just as they’re about to head home, the unthinkable a shooter opens fire into the crowd, causing widespread panic to erupt all around them.Also caught in the melee was corporate consultant Calder Hudson... -
![Dark Obsession by Penelope Douglas]()
Dark Obsession by Penelope Douglas
Il la déteste autant qu'il la désire...Damon Torrance. Ce simple nom fait trembler Winter. Depuis qu'elle l'a dénoncé à la police et envoyé tout droit en prison, Winter est hantée chaque jour et chaque nuit par le beau visage de Damon. Bientôt, il va être libéré. Bientôt, il va avoir tout le loisir de se venger de celle qui l'a privé de sa liberté... -
![Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim]()
Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
From the New York Times bestselling author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a tale of two sisters—one as beautiful as the other is monstrous—who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever.One sister must fall for the other to rise.Channi was not born a monster... -
![Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue]()
Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue
A heartbreakingly gorgeous novel based on the true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply, and dangerously in love at boarding school in 19th century York, from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder...romance · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · lgbtq · wlw · literary-fiction · audiobook · dark-academia · drama -
![The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn]()
The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn
Why am I holding a box of stolen memorabilia formerly owned by my ex-boyfriend's boss in my arms? It's called . . . revenge. After failing my last semester for my masters degree, I decided to come back to my hometown of Almond Bay and wallow in self pity while my boyfriend told me everything was going to be okay. To my dismay, instead of open arms, he greeted me with a box to move my things...romance · contemporary · fiction · audiobook · humor · womens-fiction · new-adult · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap · small-town -
![Knockout by Sarah MacLean]()
Knockout by Sarah MacLean
New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean returns with the next Hell’s Belles novel about a chaotic bluestocking and the buttoned-up detective enlisted to keep her out of trouble (spoiler: She is the trouble)...romance · historical · historical-fiction · fiction · industrial-era · regency · fated-mates · humor · victorian · book -
![1 Last Shot by Nikki Castle]()
1 Last Shot by Nikki Castle
He's running from his past.She's searching for a new future.Their journeys are about to collide.When an injury overturns her ballet career, Isabella decides to move to a new city so she can start fresh and discover who she is without dance. The last person she expects to meet is the angry MMA fighter living next door...romance · sports · contemporary · abuse · mental-illness · fighter · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · forced-proximity -
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![The Brood by Devney Perry, Willa Nash]()
The Brood by Devney Perry, Willa Nash
The last thing Wilder Abbott needs is a houseguest. Solitude has been his stoic companion for nearly a decade. He prefers to brood over his mistakes in seclusion. Besides, he gets enough social interaction as a high school science teacher in Calamity, Montana.But when his oldest friend calls, begging for a favor, Wilder begrudgingly agrees...romance · contemporary · small-town · age-gap · audiobook · western · industrial-era · fiction · book · adult -
![Lightning Bay by Lisa Kleypas]()
Lightning Bay by Lisa Kleypas
From the author: I've had several inquiries on my website about Lightning Bay because Amazon incorrectly shows it is as published on Sept 1 but as "Out of print / limited quantities". It is definitely limited quantities since I haven't written it. Hehe. In its place, I wrote Joe Travis' story, Brown-Eyed Girl, which will be published by St. Martin's Press early next year... -
mental-illness · high-school · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · romance · anthologies · contemporary · adult
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![God of Ruin by Rina Kent]()
God of Ruin by Rina Kent
Royal Elite & Mafia World Spinoff Dark New Adult Series.Standalone...dark · contemporary · new-adult · university · organized-crime · steamy · fiction · gothic · crime · book -
![Hideaway Heart by Melanie Harlow]()
Hideaway Heart by Melanie Harlow
All I wanted was a break–two weeks off from being Pixie Hart, country music sensation, and fourteen days of peace, privacy, and solitude as plain old Kelly Jo Sullivan. But thanks to some overzealous paparazzi, my family refuses to let me go anywhere alone, and I’m stuck sharing this tiny cabin with a tall, dark, and bearded stranger. And guess what? There’s only one bed. Well, he can couch it... -
![Hunger Pains by B.L. Brunnemer]()
Hunger Pains by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Lexie and I raise the dead. But Necromancy isn't all I can do. But that's for another time. It's my first week at the university and an accident has sent our world spinning. A decision that should be years in the making now has to be made in mere days. And the repercussions are big. And not just for my life but for the guys' as well. Everyone will feel my choice...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · new-adult · university · multi-pov · horror · humor · slow-burn · fantasy -
![Glitter by Shannon Mayer]()
Glitter by Shannon Mayer
I thought that my biggest problem was a curse that turned me into a golden retriever instead of a wolf.Then I accidentally took on a second curse that bound my fate to that of the world’s. If I die, everyone else goes down in flames too. Ragnarök is now in my hands.Great. Talk about pressure I don’t need.Did I mention everyone trying to kill me?My mate.My brothers.My mother.What a clusterfluck...europe · scandinavia · romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · supernatural · magic · enemies-to-lovers -
![Tourner by Jane Washington]()
Tourner by Jane Washington
Isobel Carter is making headlines. Some of them good, some of them bad, and some of them … astounding . She started at the bottom and now she’s near the top with everything she never wanted, but the Ironside Show doesn’t care, because she’s just become one of the most interesting students at the academy, and everyone seems to have big plans for her...romance · reverse-harem · omegaverse · fantasy · new-adult · paranormal · university · mystery · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers -
![The Wanted One by Brittney Sahin]()
The Wanted One by Brittney Sahin
When a reality dating show becomes a race for their lives . . .Charlotte Lennox has spent the last decade on the run, protecting her sister from a past she hopes remains buried. Meeting a handsome and funny stranger, only to discover he’s not who he says he is, prompts her to do what she does best—disappear... -
![Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline]()
Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline
Sophia never thought she was unlucky until she was kidnapped by aliens. Twice...Sophia had simple expectations for her planetary tour. She assumed she’d see the sights, meet new people, and fend off her boredom. She never thought she’d end the trip as an alien captive...romance · aliens · sci-fi · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · fated-mates · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers · arranged-marriage -
![The Proposal by Adriana Locke]()
The Proposal by Adriana Locke
Breaking News: Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sister If Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no. Why? One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era. Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices...athlete · new-adult · literary-fiction · billionaire · contemporary · sports · fiction · romance · book · adult -
![Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale
Welcome to the Circus is a brand-new series that centers around a family that owns a circus, 6 sisters and one brother. This is book 1 featuring Coffey and Simi!Sometimes you need to crash a funeral to experience happiness.At least, Kissimmee Singh, aerial artist for Singh Circus, the most sought-after traveling circus of all time, keeps telling herself that’s why she crashes funerals...romance · contemporary · family · military · suspense · insta-love · amnesia · steamy · female-mc · alpha-mc -
![Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann]()
Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann
Do books have souls?Anna Black has the perfect novel choice for her book club. She also has a sexy new neighbor who jumps at the opportunity to join fellow bookworms in discussing her pick for their summer read.It’s lust at first sight and the marriage of two literary souls...romance · contemporary · humor · fiction · womens-fiction · audiobook · multi-pov · angst · second-chances · enemies-to-lovers -
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![A Divided Heart by Alessandra Torre]()
A Divided Heart by Alessandra Torre
Can you love two men at once? Is there any future in that?Brant loves me fiercely. A brilliant tech billionaire who has owned my heart for four years, he keeps proposing, and I keep turning him down. I can’t marry him, not with all of the secrets between us.Lee uses me wildly.As grouchy as he is cocky, he's interested in getting me into his bed and little more...romance · contemporary · mystery · dark · steamy · billionaire · love-triangle · multi-pov · angst · plot-twist -
![The Love Plot by Samantha Young]()
The Love Plot by Samantha Young
There's a magnetic attraction when a happy-go-lucky gig worker agrees to a fake relationship with a rich, uptight New Yorker in this steamy romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.Star Shine Meadows is all about freedom, thanks to the hippie parents who raised her...romance · contemporary · fiction · womens-fiction · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · fake-relationship · female-mc · humor -
![The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter]()
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
"A unique, delightful, hilarious, unputdownable romance..romance · fiction · mystery · contemporary · womens-fiction · espionage · action-adventure · amnesia · suspense · political-intrigue -
![Hate Mail by Winter Renshaw]()
Hate Mail by Winter Renshaw
In the Wakemont family, it’s tradition to arrange a marriage before the ink is dry on your birth certificate. I was five hours old when my father promised me to the son of a man with “more money than God.”As we grew older, my future groom and I were encouraged to exchange “love letters” to get better acquainted—except the correspondence he sent read more like hate mail...romance · contemporary · audiobook · dark · marriage · drama · mystery · enemies-to-lovers · arranged-marriage · slow-burn -
![Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa Grant]()
Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa Grant
From USA Today bestselling author Pippa Grant comes a rollicking romantic comedy about a single mom and a grumpy math teacher tackling their differences on a Wyoming ranch. I knew fixing up my life with a fresh start on the hobby ranch I inherited in Hell’s Bells, Wyoming, would come with challenges. Things like snow. Wildlife. Local gossip about why my daughter and I are here...romance · contemporary · fiction · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · small-town · womens-fiction · humor · female-mc -
![My Salvation by Alanea Alder]()
My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Priest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls...romance · paranormal · fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · vampires · fae · witches-wizards · humor · royalty
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