Best romance books of August, as chosen by Amazon editors

 Best romance books of August, as chosen by Amazon editors

What’s hotter than the sweltering August weather? These steamy romance reads—from the perfect vacation pick to an epic battle of wills. Looking for more to add to your TBR list? See our top 10 romances of the month, our favorites in every genre, and our Best Books of 2023 So Far.

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The Blonde Identity

by Ally Carter

This is the book I’m shoving into the hands of every friend who is going on vacation. It’s action packed from the beginning, but also light, breezy, and hilarious. Fans of James Bond movies will love this 007-esque rom-com. Zoe wakes up in the middle of a Paris street cold and thoroughly confused on how she got there. Sawyer finds Zoe, and for several reasons determines it would be problematic to ditch her. The adventure starts from here—there are lots of bad guys and high-speed chases that keep these two on their feet, but amidst the running and hiding, dangerous feelings start to bubble. He is brooding and serious, and she is goofy, yet can charm the socks off anyone she meets. These strangers are searching for the truth and hope to make it out of the chase alive. I found this to be a thrilling and wildly entertaining read, and hope you will too.

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Tastes Like Shakkar

by Nisha Sharma

Get ready for an intense battle of wills in this Much Ado About Nothing-inspired romance. Wedding planner Bobbi and restaurateur Bunty are mortal enemies involved in a yearslong feud, forced to work together when their best friends become engaged. Their biting banter and shade throwing make it clear to everyone involved that this will be a challenge. Through the wedding planning process and pre-wedding events, this pair, more times than not, find themselves in compromising yet fun situations that complicate their hate for each other. A must-read for lovers of two other Editors’ Pick titles, The Wedding Party and Forget Me Not. 

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The Secret to a Southern Wedding

by Synithia Williams

Don’t let this cover surprise you: this woman is ready for a full-on war. Imani panics when she receives a message about her mom’s surprise engagement. She hightails it to her small, quaint hometown to find that her mom and the entire community has been charmed by the Dash men: Cyril and his father, Preston. Imani is not happy, and is distrustful of these town newcomers. Asked to stick around to take part in planning the wedding with her soon-to-be stepbrother, Imani is forced to deal with all of the feelings and emotions that come with being back in her hometown along with the reality of being a part of this new family. Cyril, on the other hand, is thrilled for his father, and willing to go toe-to-toe with Imani to make him happy. There’s an enjoyable complexity that skillfully brings together everything Imani is juggling—from her job as a top OB-GYN, her relationship with her estranged father, the town at large, and lastly Cyril, whom she can’t seem to escape. Determined Imani must figure out how to deal with everything going on in her head while working to stop the wedding.