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50+ Exciting August 2024 Book Releases
Anticipated August 2024 Book Releases.
New book releases are always exciting, aren’t they? We all have endless TBR lists, but the thrill of new books never fades. Check out the new books coming in August 2024. There’s a fantastic mix of romance, thriller, and historical fiction, plus popular YA releases. I’ve put together a list of books from all these genres, including picks from celebrity book clubs like Reese’s book club and Oprah book club. Let me know of these August 2024 book releases you are excited about !
Hottest New Book Releases
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Two women, centuries apart, use another name to be heard.
In 1581, Emilia Bassano, a young woman with no voice of her own, becomes the mistress of the Lord Chamberlain. She secretly brings her plays to the stage by using a man’s name, erasing her own from history.
In the present, playwright Melina Green writes a play about her ancestor Emilia Bassano. Despite living four hundred years later, women in theater still face challenges. Melina must decide if she’s willing to give up her credit for a chance to see her work performed.
This story of ambition and courage intertwines the lives of two women, questioning the price they pay to keep their work alive, even if it means being forgotten.
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Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang
In Kat Tang’s debut, a “Rental Stranger” navigates personal and professional boundaries in unexpected ways.
Would you hire someone to be the best man at your wedding, a stand-in brother, or a fake husband?
In an age dominated by online ratings, Five-Star Stranger follows a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app, where users can hire a pretend fiancé, wingman, or funeral mourner. Known only as Stranger, the narrator moves through New York City, always keeping a professional distance from his clients.
When a nosy patron threatens his long-term role as a father to a young girl, Stranger starts to confront his feelings for his pretend daughter, her mother, and his own troubled past. He must face the boundaries he has set and deal with the abandonment that has shaped his life.
Five-Star Stranger is a vivid novel about the gig economy’s impact on relationships, isolation in a connected world, and the dangers of seeking what we want from those who can’t provide it. It tells the story of a man who discovers his true self by being everyone but himself.
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There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
In ancient Nineveh, King Ashurbanipal’s library crumbles, but the Epic of Gilgamesh survives, connecting the Tigris and the lives of three individuals across eras.
In 1840 London, Arthur escapes poverty through his exceptional memory and a book, “Nineveh and Its Remains.”
In 2014 Turkey, Narin’s quest to visit a sacred temple is threatened by ISIS.
In 2018 London, Zaleekah’s life changes when a book about her homeland inspires her to continue living.
This story shows how rivers transcend history and fate.
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The Housekeeper’s Secret by Iona Grey
Duty, desire, and deception reside under one roof.
In the remote moors of Northern England, Coldwell Hall is a perfect hiding place. For five years, Kate Furniss has played the role of a respectable housekeeper, almost believing it herself.
In the summer of 1911, new faces arrive, including the handsome and mysterious footman, Jem Arden. As the house opens its shuttered rooms, Kate’s guarded heart opens to an intense and forbidden love affair. But Jem has secrets of his own.
Told in alternating timelines from the last summer of the Edwardian Age to the trenches of WWI, The Housekeeper’s Secret explores romance, hidden truths, and the past we must let go.
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And So I Roar by Abi Daré
In this heartwrenching novel by Abi Daré, Tia overhears a secret conversation between her terminally ill mother and her aunt in a Port Harcourt hospital. This revelation sends Tia on a quest to uncover a secret her mother has kept for nearly two decades.
Back in Lagos, fourteen-year-old Adunni, a runaway from her rural village, finds refuge with Tia, who helps her enroll in school. Adunni is thrilled to pursue her dream of getting an education.
Their peace is shattered by a sudden knock at the gate, starting an ordeal that forces Tia to choose between protecting Adunni and uncovering her mother’s secret. Meanwhile, Adunni must use her “louding voice” to advocate for herself and the young women of her village, Ikati.
If Adunni succeeds, she might transform Ikati into a place where girls can claim the futures they deserve and tell their stories to the world.
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Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Evie Sage is thrilled to be the assistant to The Villain, an outrageously handsome evil overlord. Though the job is demanding and the forces of good are persistent, she finds it rewarding. However, with her boss out-of-office, Rennedawn faces a grave threat.
The kingdom’s magic is acting up, making The Villain’s manor vulnerable to enemies, including their nemesis, the king. Evie must protect the lair, all nefarious works, and perhaps the entire kingdom.
Evie steps out of her comfort zone, learning treason, dagger work, and conspiring with the enemy. It’s delightfully fun, but what happens when she’s ready to become more than just an assistant?
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The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins
From the author of The Binding comes a captivating gothic suspense novel about a powerful family, their magical silk, and the dark history they hide.
In 1820, Sophia Ashmore-Percy reluctantly travels with her husband James to a remote Greek island in search of rare specimens. There, she discovers the creature he seeks, connects with a local woman, and begins to reconsider her marriage and desires.
Decades later, audiologist Henry Latimer is sent to industrialist Sir Edward Ashmore-Percy’s home to cure his daughter Philomel’s deafness. Henry becomes obsessed with Sir Edward’s business: spinning silk from rare spiders. This silk shields sound, providing calm for wearers but causing eerie murmurs and afflictions for those nearby.
As Henry delves deeper into Carthmute House, he uncovers the sinister truths of the silk business and the family’s history.
With Bridget Collins’s stunning prose, The Silence Factory is an enthralling and unsettling gothic tale of complicity, desire, and corruption.
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Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
A TikTok sensation from the UK, now in North America! This special first edition hardcover features a shimmering jacket, illustrated endpapers, and stained edges.
A murder mystery on a ship with magical passengers—if Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!
For a thousand years, Concordia has kept peace between its provinces. To celebrate, the emperor’s ship embarks on a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess’s Mountain. Aboard are twelve heirs of the provinces, each with a unique magical ability known as a Blessing.
All except one: Ganymedes Piscero—class clown, slacker, and disappointment.
When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone becomes a suspect. Trapped at sea and surrounded by powerful people, Ganymedes must survive without a Blessing.
As bodies pile up, Ganymedes must become the hero he never thought he could be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret Blessing before this bloody voyage reaches Concordia’s shores?
Or will the empire fall?
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House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
In this latest novel from award-winning author Gabino Iglesias, a group of five teenage boys in Puerto Rico seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered. This is a harrowing tale of devotion, violence, and the afterlife.
Childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo have always been close to death—through hurricanes, car accidents, gang violence, and suicide. Gabe’s grandmother often said, “Estamos rodeados de fantasmas” (We are surrounded by ghosts). But this time, it’s different. Bimbo’s mom has been shot dead, and he swears to kill those responsible. The boys agree to help.
Consumed by grief, Bimbo becomes relentless in his quest for names. They soon learn Maria was killed by men working for Puerto Rico’s drug kingpin, a man no one has ever challenged and survived. As the boys plan their revenge, a storm gathers off the coast. Hurricanes, known to carry evil spirits in their currents, bring these spirits ashore, imposing their own order.
Blurring the lines between myth, mysticism, and harsh realities, House of Bone and Rain is a coming-of-age story filled with devotion, violence, and what washes in with the tide.
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The Third Wife of Faraday House by B.R. Myers
In this Gothic thriller, mystery and romance intertwine as two brides uncover ghostly secrets in a crumbling island manor.
November 1816: Emeline Fitzpatrick is desperate to escape her stifling life in Halifax. After a scandal ruins her chances with a handsome lieutenant, her only option is to accept the proposal of the wealthy Captain Graves, a widower who has lost two wives.
Upon arriving at Faraday House, Emeline discovers that the second Mrs. Graves, Georgina, is still alive. Realizing something is terribly wrong, Emeline must rely on her courage, her bond with Georgina, and the help of a mysterious reverend to uncover the manor’s dark secrets and secure her own future.
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The Last Witch in Edinburgh by Marielle Thompson
This lush, atmospheric novel blends witchcraft, queer love, Edinburgh’s vibrant setting, and Scottish folklore to explore resistance against the patriarchy and finding one’s voice.
In an alternate 1824 Edinburgh, women live in fear of being hanged for witchcraft, triggered by angering or desiring the wrong person. Beautiful and unwed Nellie Duncan keeps to herself until she discovers the Rae Women’s Apothecary. There, fiery Jean Rae and others teach women to embrace independence, agency, and craft, becoming witches in service of the winter deity, the Cailleach.
Nellie finds purpose and love with Jean, learning about nature-based craft and the power of witches to return after death. However, the Cailleach’s ancient enemy seeks to strip the deity and her witches of their power, spreading patriarchal violence.
After a disaster, Nellie spends two centuries in hiding. Love eventually draws her back, and she finds a world with new forms of oppression. This time, Nellie refuses to run. She resolves to awaken others to the power of fighting the patriarchy and discovering their own magical strength.
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YA Releases August 2024
The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow
Princess Ying Yue, chosen to marry the crown prince, finds her dreams of a fairy tale marriage shattered. Confined and isolated in the royal palace, Ying discovers strange movements and colorful lights in her mirror. On the eve of her wedding, she accidentally opens a gateway to a mirror world, meeting the kind and compassionate Mirror Prince. As she falls in love, Ying learns of the dark history between the two worlds and the fate of the brides before her. Ying must navigate this perilous path to determine her role in both realms’ futures. Perfect for fans of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and Violet Made of Thorns.
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Better Left Buried by Mary E. Roach
Lucy Preston just wants a beach vacation, but her plans go awry when her famous detective mom drags her to a creepy small town. At an abandoned amusement park, they find a body instead of a clandestine meeting. As her mom dives into top-secret detective work, Lucy investigates the town’s mysteries and encounters Audrey Nelson, a mysterious girl on a motorcycle. Together, they must uncover secrets spanning generations or risk another death—potentially Lucy’s—near the vine-covered roller coaster outside of town.
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Ami by S. Jae-Jones
When the Pillar blooms, the end of the world looms near. Li Ami, the eccentric daughter of a former imperial magician, lives on the outskirts of the Morning Realms, caring for her mentally ill father. His ramblings hint at a dire prophecy. After her father’s arrest, Ami offers herself to the Beast in the castle to translate a forbidden text and cure a blight. Meanwhile, Jin Zhara, the Guardian of Fire, faces rising undead and must find the other Guardians to stop the Mother of Ten Thousand Demons. Together, Ami and Zhara must restore balance to their chaotic world.
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
Set in Jazz Age Harlem, this first book in a fantasy duology explores a world where dance halls come alive at night, and death lurks in the shadows. In 1926, reapers—vampires afflicted with a terrifying condition—are rising in New York. The Saint family, renowned reaper hunters, dominate the city. Elise Saint, reluctantly returning from Paris, faces family obligations and a death threat from Harlem reapers. Meanwhile, Layla Quinn, a young reaper betrayed by Elise, is framed for a brutal attack. Forced to work together, they confront their pasts and uncover a sinister reaper cure.
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Zombie Apocalypse Running Club by Carrie Mac
Twins Eira and Soren, queer and raised by survivalist parents, flee their home when a plague turns people into zombies. Realizing their survivalist skills aren’t enough, they meet Racer, a Special Olympics champion who trains them to outrun the monsters. As they journey through a zombie-infested world, they encounter friends, enemies, and even love. With danger always close, the twins must rely on their newfound speed and wits to survive.
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Practical Rules for Cursed Witches by Kayla Cottingham
From the bestselling author of My Dearest Darkest comes a sapphic fantasy adventure about Delilah Bea, a teen witch with a family curse that prevents her from finding true love. Delilah’s task to break her family’s curse is diverted when she must break a powerful curse on the Pelumbra twins, where one twin drains the other’s life and magic. As Delilah, Kieran, and Briar embark on their quest, they face resistance from the Pelumbra family and hunters, all while Delilah grapples with her growing feelings for Briar.
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Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters
In this heart-pumping romance, roguish Prince Jadon of Îles de la Rêverie is sent to America to clean up his image after a public breakup. With planned photo ops and elite appearances, romance is the last thing on his mind—until he meets a pink-haired, film-obsessed hottie at his new private school. Jadon, along with his witty royal guard, brilliant sister, and quirky liaison, must prove he’s more than a screw-up. Falling for an American boy, Jadon redefines leadership and dreams of being someone’s Prince Charming.
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Come Out, Come Out by Natalie C. Parker
In this spine-tingling LGBTQIA+ YA horror, queer teens Fern, Jaq, and Mallory seek refuge in an abandoned house, but Mallory never returns. Five years later, Fern and Jaq, now seniors, are haunted by a spirit resembling Mallory, seeking revenge for her death. As they confront their past, they rediscover their true identities and the secrets they hid. This dark, poignant novel challenges systems that erase queer identities, celebrating the power of friendship and found family against real-world monsters. Perfect for fans of Kayla Cottingham, Andrew Joseph Smith, and Aiden Thomas.
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Love Requires Chocolate by Ravynn K. Stringfield
Whitney Curry is set for an epic semester abroad in Paris, with detailed itineraries and dreams of exploring vintage boutiques and the haunts of her idol, Josephine Baker. But reality hits when she struggles with schoolwork, homesickness, and learning French at her new prestigious lycée. Enter Thierry Magnon, a grumpy yet handsome soccer star who becomes her French tutor. Determined to show her the real Paris, Thierry helps Whitney see that lessons in the City of Lights can also be lessons in love.
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Something Like Right by H.D. Hunter
This novel follows a Black boy sent to an alternative school where he navigates the highs and lows of first love. Amidst this, he deals with complex emotions surrounding the reunion of his estranged mother and previously incarcerated father.
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Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson
From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious series comes a stand-alone YA mystery. Marlowe Wexler, after an accidental fire ruins her summer plans, takes a job as a tour guide at Morning House, a 1920s mansion on an island. The job seems simple, but she soon uncovers a mystery involving historical deaths linked to the mansion. As she delves deeper, Marlowe must solve the mystery before history repeats itself, all while grappling with her feelings for Akilah, the girl she’s loved for years.
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Romance Books Coming in August 2024
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
A witty and irresistible rom-com by debut author Danica Nava, where a Chickasaw woman’s little white lie snowballs into much more.
Ember Lee Cardinal, struggling to land a job, decides to get “creative” on her resumé and lies about her ethnicity. As “white” Ember, she lands her dream accounting job on Park Avenue in Oklahoma City.
Thriving in corporate life, Ember’s love life also takes a turn for the better when she catches the eye of Danuwoa Colson, the IT guy and fellow Native. Despite the company’s no-dating policy, they start a secret relationship, which only adds to the excitement.
However, things get complicated when they are caught in a compromising position during a work trip. A scheming colleague blackmails Ember, threatening to expose their relationship. As the manipulation intensifies, Ember’s lies grow. She must decide whether to stay silent or tell the truth, risking everything she has gained.
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The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord
Two best friends who haven’t spoken in ten years pretend to date after their break-ups go viral in this fun and emotional novel.
June and Levi were inseparable as teenagers until they suddenly weren’t. Now, June is struggling to keep her beachside tea shop afloat, and Levi is a disillusioned hedge fund manager and failed novelist in New York. They haven’t spoken in years.
After public, humiliating break-ups with their exes go viral on TikTok and daytime talk shows, a photo of June and Levi together sparks rumors that they are a couple. With the internet rooting for them, they decide to put aside their past and pretend to date. This will help June’s shop and make Levi’s ex regret her decision. They agree to convince the world they’re in love with staged swoon-worthy photos.
Two viral break-ups. One fake relationship. Five heart-pounding dates. June and Levi are sure they can pull this off without falling for each other. Because everyone knows fake dating doesn’t lead to real feelings. Right?
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French Kissed by Chanel Cleeton
On the surface, Fleur Marceaux seems to have it all. But her reality is far from perfect.
With one year left at the International School in London, Fleur struggles to graduate. Her love life is a mess, and she can’t stop thinking about Max, her ex-boyfriend’s best friend. But her biggest problem is a blackmailer determined to ruin her.
Max Tucker, despite his long-time crush on Fleur, knows to stay away after she broke his friend’s heart. He’s outside the social elite at school. However, when they are paired for a project, Max discovers there’s more to Fleur than he thought. She might be worth the risk.
As they spend more time together, Max falls deeper for Fleur. A kiss ignites a passion she never expected, and she finds herself drawn to Max, who might be the only right thing in her life. But will Max stand by her when her secrets come to light?
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Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov
A Small Town, Single Dad, Neighbors to Lovers, Standalone Romance.
From the moment his son was born, his life changed for the better. His company is thriving, and life is good. Then Emerson Chadwick, the new pediatrician, arrives. She’s gorgeous, brilliant, and complicated. His son adores her, and she moves in next door. Despite his efforts, he can’t stay away from her. Emerson’s stay is temporary, but his heart beats for her. Falling for her is a bad idea, but loving her is as easy as breathing.
This is book 4 in the Magnolia Falls series, but can be read as a standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!
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Rally by Devney Perry
Pregnant. Homeless. Broke. Not what she expected for her senior year in college. Neither was Rush Ramsey.
They met when she was stranded on a gravel road while camping. She didn’t believe in white knights, but Rush rescued her. He was sweet, kind, and made a lonely night less so.
An incredible night of passion led to unexpected consequences. The bad luck she had faced her whole life wasn’t over. Rush Ramsey, Treasure State University’s most eligible bachelor and quarterback, got her pregnant.
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Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly
Nikolai
Hockey is my life, and this last season needs to count. Transferring to rival McKee University for my senior year risks angering the captain, Isabelle Callahan’s older brother. Isabelle, the gorgeous girl I secretly hooked up with this summer, rekindles my wild feelings when I see her again. Despite my scarred past making relationships impossible, I can’t stay away from her.
Izzy
For my sophomore year, I have two goals: win back my volleyball position and forget Nikolai Abney-Volkov. As the youngest in a family of athletes, failure isn’t an option. But when Nik reappears, his broody charm draws me in. Furtive hookups and heartfelt conversations blur the lines between friends-with-benefits and more.
As we fall deeper, we must choose: fight for a future together or watch it go up in flames. Filled with swoons, spice, sports, and koalas, Wicked Serve is a must-read new adult college sports romance.
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Delicate Escape by Catherine Cowles
Trust doesn’t come easily for me, which is why moving in with a man I barely know is a bad idea. Shepard Colson, with his golden-boy charm and devastating good looks, keeps coming by the bakery, prying little truths from my lips. When secrets come crashing down, he’s determined to keep me safe, even if it means moving into my rundown cabin.
Shep isn’t just rebuilding my home; he’s working his way into my heart. His shirtless appearances and kind words break my resolve. He tells me I’m stronger than anyone he’s ever known, and I can’t help but fall for him.
But a ghost from my past threatens my happiness. When he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart, even if it means ending it for good. Delicate Escape is a heart-wrenching tale of love, trust, and survival.
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Out of Control by K. Bromberg
Every story needs a villain. For Oliver Rossi, that role fits perfectly on and off the track. Known for his arrogance and lone wolf attitude, he’s reached the top of his sport through reckless behavior. Despite warnings, I’ve fallen for him. Secret meetings ignite passion, but as lust turns to love, I want more—forever. Will Rossi move past his villain era for a happy ending, or will it all spin out of control?
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God of Vengeance by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a standalone, full-length mafia romance novel. Born into the Cosa Nostra, an arranged marriage is inevitable for the protagonist. When the Capo dei Capi, Damiano Falco, refuses to approve her marriage to Stefano, she hopes for freedom. Instead, Damiano takes her with him, leaving her terrified and uncertain of her future.
Daydream by Hannah Grace
The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favorite Henry and a bookish fellow student as they navigate their challenges together.
Henry Turner faces a tough junior year of college after procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor. As the newly appointed captain of the hockey team, he must work extra hard to succeed. Enter Halle Jacobs, an academic superstar and fellow junior, who Henry befriends after accidentally crashing her book club.
Halle, juggling her studies, job, book club, and writing a novel, offers to help Henry with his class reading material. Though being his private tutor isn’t ideal, new experiences might help her overcome writer’s block. Henry promises to provide those experiences.
Their arrangement comes with a rule book: stick to the plan and don’t fall in love.
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The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
In this romantic comedy, two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not.
Theo and Kit have been childhood best friends, crushes, lovers, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on a flight to their dream European tour, they parted ways.
Years later, Theo is a confident bartender and aspiring sommelier with a string of casual lovers, while Kit bakes at a top restaurant in Paris. Both still hold unused vouchers for the European tour, set to expire soon.
They decide to take the trip solo, only to discover they’re on the same tour bus. Trapped together for three weeks across France, Spain, and Italy, they deny any remaining feelings. To prove they’re over each other, Theo suggests a wager: who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first. Kit agrees, and the competition escalates.
But as they explore stunning views and luscious flavors, they realize that sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can’t have.
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The Heartbreaker by Sara Cate
I’ve been quiet long enough. Unlike my brothers, I’ve dedicated my life to work, ignoring God and family. I live alone, and I’m set to land my dream job far away. Everything changes when Sadie Green enters my class. She’s brilliant, funny, and disrupts my plans. When she gets pregnant and is abandoned by the father, I step in, offering her guidance and discipline. Moving her in is risky—if discovered, I’ll lose everything. Despite the danger, I can’t resist her. I’m losing control and don’t recognize myself anymore.
Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn
Everly Plum is thrilled to lead the Bridesmaid for Hire program at Magical Moments by Maggie. When billionaire investor Hardy Hopper seeks her help for a friend’s wedding and a plan to win back his ex, Everly agrees despite her crush on him. As she works to prove herself, her feelings for Hardy deepen. Hardy, too, begins to see Everly in a new light. They face meddling friends, poor timing, and professional boundaries, risking the chance for a second shot at love.
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Never Have I Ever by S.L. Scott
In this standalone enemies-to-lovers, rock star, second chance romance, a woman with amnesia meets her new boss, rock star Laird Faris. Their instant chemistry is undeniable, fueled by shared tattoos and searing kisses. As their connection deepens, she wonders if their bond is destined. But Laird’s secrets may hold the key to the weekend she can’t remember and the past he can’t forget.
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Enticing Her Love by Melissa Foster
Discovery Hour reporter Sutton Steele battles to keep her job while her attractive, frustrating boss, Flynn Braden, wishes she’d quit. Stranded in a remote location with only one bed, their fiery chemistry ignites. This dislike-to-love, forced proximity romance is filled with heat, humor, and heart. Set on Silver Island, the story features the sexy, sharp-witted Steele family known for their pranks, loyalty, and secrets. Each Steele novel can be enjoyed as a standalone romance.
Bananapants by Penny Reid
Estranged childhood friends Ava Archer and Desmond Sullivan reunite under bizarre circumstances in this bonkers romantic comedy. During a lonely tax season, Ava agrees to impersonate her posh doppelgänger at a fancy party. Desmond, a thief with a rule never to steal what can’t be afforded to lose, returns to Chicago after ten years to infiltrate a secret society and leverage his estranged father’s resources. When Ava walks in, disguised poorly, sparks fly. This full-length, standalone contemporary romance is filled with hijinks and ties to the “Knitting in the City” series.
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Cash by Jessica Peterson
In this enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine cowboy romance, a city girl inherits her estranged father’s Texas cattle ranch with a stipulation to manage it for a year. She clashes with the grumpy ranch foreman, Cash Rivers, who is initially rude and unwelcoming. Despite their rocky start, she relies on Cash to learn the ropes, leading to undeniable chemistry and unexpected romance. As they grow closer, she starts falling for both the ranch life and Cash, but fears their temporary arrangement may not last.
Tempting by Bella Matthews
From USA Today and Amazon Top 5 Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a Fake Dating, Teach Me, Spicy Sports Romance. This is the first book in a new series set in the Krodyon Hills world, focusing on Kenzie Hayes and her relationship with a hotshot hockey player.
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Mystery –Thriller Books Release in August 2024
Fire and Bones by Kathy Reichs
Called to Washington, DC to analyze the victims of a mysterious arson attack, Tempe Brennan quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom, a neighborhood with a colorful history, and the property’s suspicious ownership raises red flags.
Teaming up with telejournalist Ivy Doyle, Tempe delves into the past and discovers that the home was once a hangout for the Foggy Bottom Gang, a group of bootleggers and racketeers from the Thirties and Forties. This seems irrelevant until the son of a gang member is shot dead at his farm in Virginia.
When another property linked to the Foggy Bottom Gang burns down, killing another victim, what seemed like coincidences start to look like targeted attacks. As Tempe and Ivy dig deeper, they realize that someone has been anticipating Tempe’s every move since her arrival in Washington. Each step forward brings a lethal threat.
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Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
In this thriller set in Napa Valley, the author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here asks: what happens when the husband you thought died years ago shows up alive?
Ten years ago, June’s beloved husband, Josh, drowned on their honeymoon, his body never found. Now, June is finally ready to move on. She owns a natural wine bar in Brooklyn and is engaged to a patient, supportive man named Kyle. She’s excited to start a new chapter and begin a family.
Out of the blue, June sees Josh. Is it a hallucination from the guilt of moving on, or did he never die?
June dismisses it as grief and nerves, but then she finds a winery website in Napa with a photo of the owner who looks exactly like Josh. With her wedding looming and a fiancé worried she hasn’t left her past behind, June secretly flies to Napa for answers. She’s not prepared for the secrets she’s about to uncover, as everything she thought she knew about her first love turns out to be a lie.
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The Plus One by S.C. Lalli
In this thrilling novel, two business moguls are set to be married in the biggest event of the year—until they’re both found murdered the day before the wedding. An outsider must unravel the mystery before her own hidden agenda is revealed.
Radhika Singh and Raj Joshi’s weeklong wedding at a luxury resort in Cabos is meant to unite two influential Indian-American families. The event, dubbed “R&R,” promises rest, relaxation, and celebration.
Shaylee “Shay” Kapoor, dating Raj’s best friend Caleb Prescott III, is pulled into this world of wealth. But chaos ensues when the wedding coordinator, Daniela, discovers Radhika and Raj dead from gunshot wounds.
As guests are sent home and the investigation begins, accusations fly. The police suspect a drug cartel hit, but the resort’s security and state-of-the-art locks suggest an inside job. Only the bride’s sister, Zara; the best men, Caleb and Sean; and Daniela have key access.
Shay, an outsider with her own secrets, might be the only one able to untangle the lies and discover the truth behind the murders.
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The Chamber by Will Dean
In this tense locked-room thriller, six experienced saturation divers are trapped inside a hyperbaric chamber. Known for his “brilliant, twisted, and oh so clever” storytelling, Will Dean delivers a gripping tale.
The divers must endure four days of decompression before the hatch can be opened. Their routine shatters when one diver is found dead in his bunk. Tensions rise as another diver becomes unresponsive.
With paranoia, exhaustion, and suspicion mounting, the divers must watch each other’s backs. Will they survive the four days, or will the unseen threat destroy them all?
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Only the Guilty Survive by Kate Robards
n this twisty psychological thriller, a podcaster delves into the eerie links between a cult’s mass suicide and the murder of a beauty queen, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Lisa Jewell.
The mass suicide of a cult known as The Flock shocked the small town of Iola, Michigan. Led by the charismatic Dominic Bragg, The Flock camped at an abandoned bird sanctuary before their sudden demise, just weeks after the abduction of member and local pageant queen Laurel Tai. The sole survivor, Claire Kettler, Laurel’s best friend, became the town’s scapegoat.
Haunted by grief and unanswered questions, Claire is compelled to uncover the truth, especially since the cult leader is missing. Ten years later, podcaster Arlo Stone’s investigation forces Claire back into action. To keep her secrets and solve the mystery, Claire must untangle the past before time runs out and history repeats itself.
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Glass Houses by Madeline Ashby
In this masterful near-future whodunit, perfect for fans of Glass Onion and Black Mirror, a start-up team led by a charismatic billionaire finds themselves stranded on a deserted tropical island with a mysterious AI-driven mansion, as members begin to disappear one by one.
After celebrating the sale of their groundbreaking emotion-mapping AI algorithm, a group of employees and their CEO crash onto the island. They discover a beautiful, fully-stocked palace with cutting-edge technology but no connection to the outside world. The mansion harbors dark secrets and a sinister purpose for its existence.
Kristin, the hyper-competent “human emotional support technician” and the eccentric billionaire-CEO Sumpter’s idea of HR, tries to keep her colleagues stable. However, staying sane proves as challenging as staying alive. As a “woman in technology,” Kristin’s survival skills are more impressive than anyone realizes.
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I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell
A masterful near-future whodunit for fans of Glass Onion and Black Mirror. Join a stranded start-up team, led by a terrifyingly charismatic billionaire, on a deserted tropical island with a mysterious AI-driven mansion—where the members begin to disappear one by one.
While celebrating the sale of their groundbreaking emotion-mapping AI algorithm, a group of employees and their CEO crash onto the island. Those who survive find a beautiful, fully-stocked palace with the latest tech, but no connection to the outside world. The house hides darker secrets and reasons for its existence.
Kristin, the hyper-competent “human emotional support technician” and the CEO’s idea of an HR department, tries to keep her colleagues stable. However, staying sane proves as challenging as staying alive. Being a “woman in technology” means Kristin’s survival skills are more impressive than anyone expects.
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Red River Road by Anna Downes
In this extraordinary thriller, Anna Downes takes readers on a suspenseful journey through the Australian outback as a woman searches for her missing sister.
Katy Sweeney is desperate to find her sister, Phoebe, who vanished without a trace a year ago on a solo vanlife trip along Western Australia’s coastal highway. With no leads and the case gone cold, Katy refuses to give up.
Using Phoebe’s social media as a guide, Katy retraces her steps, seeking clues the police missed. Was Phoebe being followed? Who did she meet, and were they dangerous?
Katy’s path intersects with Beth, who is fleeing her own dark past. Realizing Beth might hold the key to finding Phoebe, the two women form an uneasy alliance to uncover the truth.
Red River Road explores the dark side of solo female travel, the bonds of family, and the deception of memory in a wild and perilous landscape.
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House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
On the outside, they were the perfect family. On the inside, they built the perfect lie.
A young nanny plunges to her death, or was she pushed? Nine-year-old Rose Barclay, who collects sharp objects and refuses to speak, witnessed the incident amid her parents’ bitter divorce. Stella Hudson, a best interest attorney for children, takes on Rose’s case despite her rule against representing kids under thirteen.
As Stella enters the Barclay’s historic, glass-free DC home, she discovers a twisted case and a deeply troubled family. The closer she gets to uncovering their secrets, the more danger she faces, with her past and present colliding unexpectedly. Everyone is a suspect: the mother, father, grandmother, nanny’s boyfriend, and even Rose. Stella must determine if the person she’s supposed to protect is the one she needs protection from.
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This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter
In this thrilling suspense, GBI investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton celebrate their honeymoon at McAlpine Lodge, a secluded mountaintop retreat. The peaceful getaway turns nightmarish when they hear a chilling scream.
Mercy McAlpine, the lodge manager, is found dead. With a storm raging and the only access road washed out, the murderer must be someone on the mountain. As Will and Sara investigate, they discover that everyone—family members and guests alike—is lying about their pasts.
To solve Mercy’s murder, they must untangle decades-old secrets while trapped with a killer ready to strike again. Their dream honeymoon becomes a race against time to catch the murderer before more lives are lost.
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Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman
Following her bestsellers Falling and Drowning, T.J. Newman returns with Worst Case Scenario.
When a pilot has a heart attack at 35,000 feet, a commercial airliner crashes into a nuclear power plant in Waketa, Minnesota, sparking a catastrophic crisis with global implications.
The International Nuclear Event Scale has seven levels. Level 7 is a Major Accident, with only Fukushima and Chernobyl on record. There has never been a Level 8—until now.
In this gripping thriller, ordinary people—power plant employees, firefighters, teachers, and families—face an extraordinary test. It will take their combined courage and ingenuity to save their community and the fate of humanity.
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The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves
In the eleventh book of the beloved Vera series, a young man’s death uncovers a web of secrets.
A local dog walker finds the body of Josh, a staff member at Rosebank, a home for troubled teens, in the park outside the facility. Josh was supposed to work the previous night but never showed up.
DI Vera Stanhope is called to investigate, with her only clue being the disappearance of Chloe Spence, a fourteen-year-old resident of Rosebank. Though Vera doubts a teenager is responsible for the murder, she can’t rule it out.
Vera, Joe, and new team member Rosie Bell dive into the case. When a second body is found near the Three Dark Wives monument in Northumberland, superstition and folklore intertwine with fact. Vera must find Chloe to uncover the truth and the dangerous secrets lurking in their community.
The Dark Wives explores the depths of a tight-knit village and the dark secrets that could be far more dangerous than Vera ever imagined.
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Then Things Went Dark by Bea Fitzgerald
Six people arrive on a desert island to make their reality show debut. The contestants are glamorous, dramatic, and eager to prove themselves. With millions of viewers watching, losing is not an option. But after three weeks and eighteen episodes, five of the six contestants sit in a Portuguese police station, none of them winners.
Twelve million people watched Rhys Sutton die on camera, and someone must pay for the crime. Left standing are the best friend, the rival, the girlfriend, the lover, and the sworn enemy. No one is talking. But how do you keep secrets when the world has been watching? Especially when, just a day before his murder, Rhys was the most hated man on television.
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Celebrity Book Club Picks of 2024 August
Reese’s Book Club
Reese’s Book Club, started by Reese Witherspoon, features stories with strong female characters and diverse voices.
August Book Club Pick: Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
GMA Book Club : Good Morning America Book Club
The Good Morning America Book Club highlights many different authors and genres.
August Book Club Pick: The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Read with Jenna Book Club
The Read with Jenna Book Club features books independently chosen by Jenna Bush Hager for their compelling stories and personal significance. Jenna’s selections are unaffiliated with any authors or publishers and reflect her genuine love for these reads. While the club provides great recommendations, it also allows Jenna to share her passion for literature with a wider audience.
August Book Club Pick: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Oprah’s Book Club
Oprah’s Book Club, started by Oprah Winfrey, picks powerful and gripping books. They often become bestsellers and spark deep conversations.
August Book Club Pick: The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Belletrist
Belletrist, founded by actress Emma Roberts and producer Karah Preiss, focuses on entertaining and thought-provoking books.
August Book Club Pick: Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang
Good Housekeeping Book Club
The Good Housekeeping Book Club offers uplifting reads. The books are engaging and appeal to a broad audience. They often feature heartwarming stories and relatable characters.
August Book Club Pick: The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella
Sarah Selects
Sarah Selects is curated by Amazon Books Editorial Director
August Book Club Pick: Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne
Conclusion
There you have the new book releases that are coming in August. Which books are you most excited about?
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