August 2026 Most Anticipated Romance Releases (68 books)

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List of the most anticipated NEW ROMANCE RELEASES being PUBLISHED in AUGUST 2026!

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1	Adversary to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #4) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 118 ratings score: 1,298, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Don't Say Mafia (The Wrong Made Men #1) by C.R. Jane it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 697, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Coiled at the Roots (Blood of Lilith, #2) by Scarlett St. Clair (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 694, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	I've Got a Crush on You (Darling Springs, #2) by Lauren Blakely (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 690, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Unplanned Play (Nashville Players #1) by Chelle Sloan (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 494, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Dragon Bound (Dragon Rider Academy #1) by Sam Hall (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 375 ratings score: 492, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Thread of Fate (Woven in Time Book 3) by R.L. Caulder (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 484, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Embrace (Off the Ice Book, #4) by Bal Khabra (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 70 ratings score: 380, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Only One for the Orc (Claw Haven, #3) by Isabelle Taylor (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 376, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	A Taste of Magic (The Scottish Charms, #2) by Tricia O'Malley (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 376, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Best I Never Had: A Novel by Amy Buchanan (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 363, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Phone Swap by Lia Louis (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 738 ratings score: 362, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Roman Holiday Rule by Andra Loy (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 346, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Jezebel List by Alisa Dean (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	BRAND NEW from Camilla Isley by Camilla Isley (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Iron Hex (Iron Hex Trilogy, #1) by Victoria S. Walsh (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Casting Butterflies (Witches by Fluke Book 2) by Eve Langlais (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 278, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Grimoire Omens (Witches by Fluke Book 1) by Eve Langlais (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 274, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Night of Storms and Sorrow (Frostbite, 3) by Kathryn Troy 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 272, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle: A Novel by Alissa DeRogatis (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 77 ratings score: 263, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Old Flames: A Novel by Nadine Gonzalez (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 263, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Long Story Short (Pembroke Hills Book 4) by Kat Singleton (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The English Bookstore in Bologna: A Novel by Boo Walker (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	See You at the Sunset by Susan Lee 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Experiments in Offline Dating: A Novel by Kat Mackenzie (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Counting the Days by Laura Chinn 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Keeping Score by Brittany Kelley (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Ideal Life: A Novel by Evelyn Skye (Goodreads Author) 3.31 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Levels of Love (Novel Haven) by Anabelle Stehl (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 1,414 ratings score: 261, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Let's Kiss and Tell: A Novel by Joss Richard (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 261, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Ship Happens by Mason Deaver (Goodreads Author) 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 261, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Off Course by Julie Cook (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 261, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Lost and Found (Spunes, OR, #3) by Tarah DeWitt (Goodreads Author) 4.88 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 260, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	I've Got A Crush On You (Darling Springs Book 2) by Lauren Blakely (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 259, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Locke: A Portland Wildfire Novel by Sawyer Bennett (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore (Hope Harbor, #2) by Brittanee Nicole (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	A Taste of Magic (The Scottish Charms Series) by Tricia O'Malley (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Lethe Elixir (Calatini Tales #7) by Katherine Dotterer (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Divine Gardener's Handbook by Eli Snow (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Immortal Game by Allison Saft (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	My Best French Wedding by Amanda Sellet (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Bound by Fury by Noelle Monét (Goodreads Author) 4.85 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Blood Legacy (Cursed by Blood: Vampires, 1) by Marianne Morea (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 147 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Perfectly Pretend: A Sweet Hockey RomCom (Perfect Crush Hockey Romance Book 5) by Grace Worthington (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Spies Don't Fall for Their Best Friend (Romancing the Spy #4) by Meg Easton (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	You'll Be the Death of Me by Holly Michelle 4.10 avg rating — 84 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	A Thousand Little Goodbyes by Lucy Gilmore (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Keeping Score by Brittany Kelley (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	I Haunt It That Way by Isabelle Popp really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Old Flames by Nadine Gonzalez (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 165, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	If I Go Down with This Ship by Colby Wilkens (Goodreads Author) did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	cruel promises by Eve Campbell (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	I'm Already Gone by I.S.A. Bella (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Bubbles (ClikByte Book 2) by Tate James (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Love Me Wicked: Zeke Wicked (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside Book 8) by Melissa Foster (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	A Witch in Notting Hill: A Novel by Alexandra Paige 3.68 avg rating — 73 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	I Kissed Her First by Betty Cayouette 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop by Poppy Alexander (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 26 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Puck, Marry, Kill by Lauren Landish (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly Lemming (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Brown-Eyed Earl (Earls Trip Book 3) by Jenny Holiday 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Librarian & the Rockstar (Book of Love) by Nichole Rose (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	All Wrapped Up by Heidi Swain (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 1,617 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Horseshoes and Honeymoons (Healing Springs Ranch Book, #4) by Jody Hedlund (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Filthy Rich Seduction (Filthy Rich Billionaires Book 3) by Rachael Stewart (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	The Little Porto Book Club by Rebecca Raisin (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Stone (Everdark Tales, #3) by Riley C. Smith (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Hope and Hot Chocolate on Mistletoe Lane (Birch Tree Farm #3) by Victoria Walters (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars