August 2026 Most Anticipated Romance Releases (25 books)

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

· Books not being published in August 2026 and non-romance books will be removed.
· If the book does not list a publication date, it will be removed.
· If you see any errors, please make a note in the comments.

This is intended for fun and to help organize your monthly TBR.

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1	Adversary to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #4) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 106 ratings score: 800, and 8 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	Coiled at the Roots (Blood of Lilith, #2) by Scarlett St. Clair (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 597, and 6 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	Dragon Bound (The Dragon Lady #1) by Sam Hall (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 6 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
4	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
5	Don't Say Mafia (The Wrong Made Men #1) by C.R. Jane it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 399, 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
6	The Jezebel List by Alisa Dean (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating 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
7	The Best I Never Had: A Novel by Amy Buchanan (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 292, 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
8	Only One for the Orc (Claw Haven, #3) by Isabelle Taylor (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 289, 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
9	Night of Storms and Sorrow (Frostbite, 3) by Kathryn Troy 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 281, 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
10	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
11	The Lethe Elixir (Calatini Tales #7) by Katherine Dotterer (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
11	The Roman Holiday Rule by Andra Loy (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating 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
11	Casting Butterflies (Witches by Fluke Book 2) by Eve Langlais (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
14	Embrace by Bal Khabra (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 193, 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
15	The Divine Gardener's Handbook by Eli Snow (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 188, 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
16	My Best French Wedding by Amanda Sellet (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 187, 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
17	Bound by Fury by Noelle Monét (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 185, 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
18	Blood Legacy (Cursed by Blood: Vampires, 1) by Marianne Morea (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 147 ratings score: 184, 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
18	The Phone Swap by Lia Louis (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 428 ratings score: 184, 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
20	A Taste of Magic (The Scottish Charms Series) by Tricia O'Malley (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 183, 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
21	Immortal Game by Allison Saft (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 13 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
22	If I Go Down with This Ship by Colby Wilkens (Goodreads Author) did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 10 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
22	Grimoire Omens (Witches by Fluke Book 1) by Eve Langlais (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
24	Unplanned Play (Nashville Players #1) by Chelle Sloan (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 99, 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
25	All Wrapped Up by Heidi Swain (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 1,330 ratings score: 93, 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