Latest Romance Book Releases – 08-18-2026

SUPER-BARGAIN FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“*A New York Times Bestseller*

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back…”

SUPER-BARGAIN!!

“He turned his wife’s quirks into the punchline of America’s favorite sitcom.

Laina Parker thought she had the perfect marriage. Until her husband thanked her on stage for inspiring the chaotic, ridiculed main character of his hit show…”

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE!!

“From #1 New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry comes a swoony, laugh-out-loud short story about a childhood crush, a glamping trip gone wrong, and the Montana weekend that changes everything.

Delylah Banks has been secretly in love with her best friend’s older brother since she was ten years old. But Noah Chappel is off-limits—always has been, always will be. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself…”

BLURB JOLT!! DOMESTIC PSYCH-THRILLER!!

“From the New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish comes an unmissable thriller about a woman who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her husband’s deceased first wife—and after moving to his remote house in the woods, uncovers terrifying secrets.

Aspiring writer Savannah’s scheme to meet superstar horror novelist Bennett Bryson turns out better than she ever imagined: not only does her charming and handsome literary idol offer to read her work, he is instantly smitten with her. After a whirlwind romance, Savannah says “yes” to marriage, and the two settle into Bennett’s secluded upstate home.

But just as Savannah thinks she has it made, cracks appear in her perfect new life. Bennett’s behavior becomes dark and controlling: he criticizes Savannah’s writing, dictates her permitted activities, and spends most of his time locked in his office, forbidding her from entering…”

SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE

“Old flames ignite and the past never truly dies in a haunting new romance from USA Today bestselling author Nadine Gonzalez.

Author Jules Levy Jones is running—from her past, from her grief, and from the only man who ever really sparked her interest. Drawn to Key West for a prestigious literary festival, she finds herself back in Leo White’s orbit, and she knows she can’t run any more.

A brooding horror writer with demons of his own, Leo is more captivating than ever—and he’s determined not to let Jules walk away from him again. Not even when she confesses she’s being haunted by eerie whispers and chilling visions…”

COWBOY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“She isn’t supposed to care about a ranch.
She definitely isn’t supposed to fall for the foreman.
And his six-year-old son is absolutely, definitely not supposed to capture her heart.

Lainey Brown is not ranch material. She’s a city girl who landed on the legendary Wallace Ranch to give the place a fresh coat of branding—and get her career back on track. She’s got no interest in cowboys, cattle, or the infuriatingly gorgeous foreman who clearly wants her gone…”

ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!

“From the author of the Special Delivery series comes a brand new look into the steamy, competitive world of ballroom dancing!

Sophie Allard is one of the most passionate, accomplished ballroom dancers in the game, but she has yet to win the US Championship. Right on the cusp of getting her chance with her partner, disaster strikes.

She’s now partnerless and adrift, but still dreams of claiming that title. Her haughty persona and wealthy upbringing hide a host of insecurities, and a soft heart that yearns to be properly loved. Never did she think she might find it in the arrogant Russian who has been a thorn in her side for years…”

FAKE RELATIONSHIP ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!

“They staged a romance, faked a breakup, and this time around, anything can happen—even something real.

Thea Pappas has always been the storm in her own life—fiery and unpredictable—traits that led her and her younger sister, Addy, through a series of foster homes.

But with Addy’s whirlwind engagement, Thea is determined to be the perfect maid of honor, even if she finds it odd that she hadn’t heard of the fiancé until the ring was on Addy’s finger. She believes she can survive a week in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a group of strangers without causing any trouble…”

PSYCH-THRILLER!!

“Beneath the harsh glare of Hollywood, a legendary feud ties two A-list actresses together. But with a body bag between them, they must decide just how far their feud will go. Thelma and Louise meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this salacious slow-burn suspense.

Their feud made them iconic. One decision made them infamous…”

SMALL-TOWN ROMANCE!!

“A man who’s lost himself in work. A woman learning how to heal. A love that asks them both to trust again.

Kylie Mayfield was once the golden girl of Driftwood Bay—the first in her family to go to college and the first to believe she’d escaped small-town limits. Now she’s also the first to divorce. After her husband abandons her following the birth of their special needs daughter, Kylie is pushed to her breaking point by devastating loss. Returning home is not a failure—it’s survival. Working for her family’s charter business offers comfort, stability, and a chance to begin again…”

SMALL-TOWN ROMANCE!!

“After a social media post gone wrong, a literary agent runs away to look after a seaside bookshop for the summer—and forms an unlikely friendship with a charming novelist struggling with his latest idea.

Petra doesn’t like books anymore—not since her career as a literary agent imploded after a social media typo went viral. Now she is stuck for six months, babysitting a little bookshop by the sea—surrounded by books that just remind her of her failure…”

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE!! HER BEST FRIEND’S BOYFRIEND

“A girl’s girl influencer gets a serious reality check when she discovers she’s fallen for her best friend’s boyfriend in this forbidden friends-to-lovers romance.

Sofia Mendoza has had enough. She’s done watching male co-workers steal credit for her talent, and now she’s going to do something about it. No one knows she’s the brains behind a popular video series highlighting and celebrating women in history who’ve been erased from their own inventions and discoveries. Her family and friends still think she has a successful corporate job and if they discover she is supporting herself by creating social media content, they’d be stunned…”

MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!

The Vale Syndicate runs Las Vegas. I know. I helped build it. Behind the neon lights and luxury casinos is a kingdom built on secrets, violence, and loyalty written in blood. Power like that changes a man, it turns him ruthless. It turns him into someone who takes what he wants and doesn’t apologize for it.

Then I met Eden Thorne. She’s beautiful…married…and completely off-limits.

RACING ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!

“A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance about the dizzying speed at which life—and love—can be turned on its head, for fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy.

She’s the first-ever female driver. He’s her biggest competition. They broke each other’s hearts. Can they survive a cutthroat Formula 1 season . . . as teammates…”

COWBOY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kelly Elliott, comes a new family saga series. Love is a Cowboy is a new small town series coming soon! Wilde Hearts is book 4 in the Love is a Cowboy series. While it can be read as a stand alone, it is highly suggested by the author that you read the books in order.

Ensley
Ten years ago, my world shattered when I lost not only my best friend, but the man I loved. Colt’s brother was my best friend, and his death took two people from my life in a single moment. One I lost to tragedy, and one I lost to grief.

I waited for Colt to come home and grieve with the rest of us after his brother’s death, but after the first year passed, it became painfully clear he wasn’t coming back to River Falls…”

KRISTEN ASHLEY’S LATEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE!!

“Peace has been shattered in the Four Realms… But Catla Truelock has bigger concerns.

Her father’s done what he’d been threatening to do. He’s arranged her marriage to a man not of Catla’s choice.

It’s the demon way, but Catla knows her new betrothed, and she doesn’t like him. He’s aloof. He’s arrogant. And he’s both in spades.

Tanyn, the new king of Sky’s Edge, feels differently about the half-demon beauty from Night’s Fall. He’s made his decision on who he wants to be his queen.

She’s perfect. He simply has to convince her…”

FORBIDDEN FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“From Alexandra Bracken, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore, comes a stunningly original adult fantasy. Set in a sumptuous world ruled by magical perfume, this achingly romantic, slow-burn love story will shatter your heart and leave you breathless.

Members of the ancient Rosebourne family have a strange gift born of a fairy ancestor: the ability to infuse fragrance with magic capable of manipulating mind, body, and emotion…”

THE LATEST BY VI KEELAND!! THE NEIGHBOR SHE CLASHES WITH!!

“A sexy new standalone from #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland, perfect for readers who loved Under the Tuscan Sun and are ready to fall for Tuscany all over again.

Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves.
I went to escape—New York, my ex’s new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment I was passed over for partner.
My plan was simple: settle my eccentric Italian grandmother’s estate, sell whatever wasn’t nailed down, and return to the life I’d worked too hard to lose.

Instead, I walked into a mess—a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: Live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.

Then there’s the neighbor I clash with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases my family’s land and refuses to be impressed by my credentials—or my…”

ALIEN ROMANCE!! SHE’S STRANDED ON ANOTHER PLANET…

“A zany and sexy romance about a woman who finds herself stranded on a far-off planet and mated to the warlord alien king, from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lemming.

It’s not in Blair’s nature to just give up. Not when she’s beamed up to a spaceship and then dropped on an alien planet. Not even when she’s in the middle of a forest fire surrounded by dinosaurs. And definitely not when she’s captured by an arrogant alien king.

If King Osid thinks he can break her, he’s in for a shock. Blair lives by one motto: If you stay ready, you never have to get ready…”

FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!!

““My queen, my wife, my lovely Selene … You who saved me, died for me. Waited eons for me so we could exist in this moment … I am yours forever.”

It’s been two thousand years since Selene Bowers first fell in love with Memnon Uvagukis, the sorcerer king of the Sarmatians. So when, at present, an unbreakable vow forces Selene to marry this soul mate she once died for, it is in many ways a dream made real…”

FANTASY ROMANCE

“From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon and authors Hinako and Madaug Hishinuma comes the second and final installment in a spectacular middle-grade fantasy adventure duology—described as “Shōgun for kids”—where demons rub shoulders with gods and one boy must learn quickly or risk losing everything.

Having barely survived the yōkai, the demons and gods determined to destroy him, Ryuichi has been banished by his master.

In exile, he is forced to live with a motley newfound “family”—an unreliable big brother, an overprotective surrogate mother, a drunk uncle, a crazy aunt … and, worst of all, a shadow twin who might actually kill him…”

URBAN FANTASY!

“Being the heir to hell comes with enemies. Being a pawn in someone else’s game? That’s where Luke draws the line.

Luke Tievel has always known his enemies outnumber his friends. When your inheritance is the underworld, that comes with the territory.

But divine politics have escalated to a new level—and now both Luke and his partner, Detective Sorcha O’Malley, have targets on their backs…”

HISTORICAL GOTHIC ROMANCE!!

“From the USA Today bestselling author of Fairydale comes an all-new dark gothic romance standalone.

Petra Valentine has always been an outsider. Trapped in a world of wealth and privilege that barely tolerates her, she’s spent her life fading into the background—until one reckless night at a party changes everything.

A fleeting, drunken mistake ties her to him. When a series of ritualistic murders forces them together to unravel Radcliffe’s twisted past, Petra discovers that Sin is connected to something far darker than a privileged legacy…”

THE NEIGHBOR SHE CLASHES WITH!

“A sexy new standalone from #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland, perfect for those who loved Under the Tuscan Sun and are ready to fall for Tuscany all over again.

Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves…”

MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!

“Hotly pursued by a dangerously sexy mobster, a down-on-her-luck cocktail waitress finds her life—and her dead-end marriage—derailed in the name of love.

Jagger Thatcher doesn’t take no for an answer. As second in command of the criminal empire that rules Las Vegas, known as the Vale Syndicate, he’s used to taking what he wants. And from the moment he encounters the exquisite Eden Thorne, he’s determined to make her his. There’s just one thing keeping him from claiming the beautiful cocktail waitress: She’s married…”

MAGICAL REALISM ALERT!!

“In New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye’s warmhearted and lightly magical novel, an opportunity to turn back time gives a scientist the chance to pursue her ideal life, only to realize it might keep her from truly living. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle and Taylor Jenkins Reid.

What if you could rewind the last twenty-four hours and perfect your life…”

URBAN FANTASY!!

“Being the heir to hell comes with enemies. Being a pawn in someone else’s game? That’s where Luke draws the line.

Luke Tievel has always known his enemies outnumber his friends. When your inheritance is the underworld, that comes with the territory. But divine politics have escalated to a new level—and now both Luke and his partner, Detective Sorcha O’Malley, have targets on their backs…”

ALIEN ROMANCE

“A zany and sexy romance about a woman who finds herself stranded on a far-off planet and mated to the warlord alien king, from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lemming.

It’s not in Blair’s nature to just give up. Not when she’s beamed up to a spaceship and then dropped on an alien planet. Not even when she’s in the middle of a forest fire surrounded by dinosaurs. And definitely not when she’s captured by an arrogant alien king. If King Osid thinks he can break her, he’s in for a shock. Blair lives by one motto: If you stay ready, you never have to get ready…”

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE!!

“From #1 New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry comes a swoony, laugh-out-loud short story about a childhood crush, a glamping trip gone wrong, and the Montana weekend that changes everything.

Delylah Banks has been secretly in love with her best friend’s older brother since she was ten years old. But Noah Chappel is off-limits—always has been, always will be. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself…”

SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!!

“Old flames ignite and the past never truly dies in a haunting new romance from USA Today bestselling author Nadine Gonzalez.

Author Jules Levy Jones is running—from her past, from her grief, and from the only man who ever really sparked her interest. Drawn to Key West for a prestigious literary festival, she finds herself back in Leo White’s orbit, and she knows she can’t run any more…”

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE

“A girl’s girl influencer gets a serious reality check when she discovers she’s fallen for her best friend’s boyfriend in this forbidden friends-to-lovers romance.

Sofia Mendoza has had enough. She’s done watching male co-workers steal credit for her talent, and now she’s going to do something about it. No one knows she’s the brains behind a popular video series highlighting and celebrating women in history who’ve been erased from their own inventions and discoveries. Her family and friends still think she has a successful corporate job and if they discover she is supporting herself by creating social media content, they’d be stunned…”

ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!

“A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance about the dizzying speed at which life—and love—can be turned on its head, for fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy.

She’s the first-ever female driver. He’s her biggest competition. They broke each other’s hearts. Can they survive a cutthroat Formula 1 season . . . as teammates…”

COWBOY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“**She isn’t supposed to care about a ranch. She definitely isn’t supposed to fall for the foreman. And his six-year-old son is absolutely, definitely not supposed to capture her heart.**

Lainey Brown is not ranch material. She’s a city girl who landed on the legendary Wallace Ranch to give the place a fresh coat of branding—and get her career back on track. She’s got no interest in cowboys, cattle, or the infuriatingly gorgeous foreman who clearly wants her gone…”

FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“Featuring dual narration from Nicola Barber and Christian Coulson!

From Alexandra Bracken, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore, comes a stunningly original adult fantasy. Set in a sumptuous world ruled by magical perfume, this achingly romantic, slow-burn love story will shatter your heart and leave you breathless…”

FANTASY ROMANCE

“From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon and authors Hinako and Madaug Hishinuma comes the second and final installment in a spectacular middle-grade fantasy adventure duology—described as “Shōgun for kids”—where demons rub shoulders with gods and one boy must learn quickly or risk losing everything.

Having barely survived the yōkai, the demons and gods determined to destroy him, Ryuichi has been banished by his master.

In exile, he is forced to live with a motley newfound “family”—an unreliable big brother, an overprotective surrogate mother, a drunk uncle, a crazy aunt … and, worst of all, a shadow twin who might actually kill him…”

PSYCH-THRILLER!!

“From the New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish comes an unmissable thriller about a woman who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her husband’s deceased first wife—and after moving to his remote house in the woods, uncovers terrifying secrets.

Aspiring writer Savannah’s scheme to meet superstar horror novelist Bennett Bryson turns out better than she ever imagined: not only does her charming and handsome literary idol offer to read her work, he is instantly smitten with her.

After a whirlwind romance, Savannah says “yes” to marriage, and the two settle into Bennett’s secluded upstate home…”