The Best Romance Books Coming Out This Week (Aug 11) + Introducing Tipsy Tuesday

New-release day is basically a holiday around here—and this week’s drop is stacked. If your TBR has been feeling a little too well-behaved lately, Tuesday, August 11 is here to fix that.

And because we’re the only romance bookstore open late, we’re making it official: Tipsy Tuesday is now a thing. Swing by after work, grab a brand-new release, and treat yourself to a little “one more chapter” energy before you head home.

Tipsy Tuesday: after-work book shopping, but make it romance

We get it—life is busy. Work runs late. Dinner happens. And then suddenly it’s 8pm and you’re doomscrolling instead of reading.

So here’s your new plan: come in after work on Tuesdays, browse in peace, and pick up the newest romance releases the second they hit shelves. Whether you’re a romantasy devotee, a dark romance connoisseur, or you just want something flirty and fun, we’ll have fresh titles ready to go.

New releases dropping Tuesday, August 11

Here are the romance books we’re most excited about this week—aka your next obsession(s):

1.      Want Me, Take Me, Haunt Me, Make Me — Isabel Crowly.  A dark, eerie paranormal romance where surviving the villain is only the beginning—and the real horror is what’s now living inside her.

 

2.      Anathema — Keri Lake  A spellbinding gothic dark fantasy where the forest itself is a death sentence—and crossing its boundary drops you into a realm of cursed souls and grotesque creatures. 

3.      The Magic We Made — Meg Cabot A charming, witchy standalone romance with a mystery at its core—where a logic-first therapist keeps running into supernatural problems… and an annoyingly attractive neighbor who might be the most magical of them all.

4.      You’ll Be the Death of Me — Holly Michelle  A swoony, funny, high-concept romance where a cosmic paperwork mistake turns into a second chance at the life you actually want.

5.      A Thousand Little Godbyes — Lucy Gilmore  Some people change your life forever, and some friendships become the family you choose. A Thousand Little Goodbyes is a heartfelt, unforgettable novel about love, laughter, and the extraordinary bond between two lifelong best friends as they embark on the adventure they've always dreamed of.

6.      The Matchmaker’s Cottage — Kat Sloane A charming bed-and-breakfast, crisp autumn days, and one unexpected reunion set the stage for a romance that's equal parts heartwarming and deeply emotional

7.      Bubbles — Tate James  The stakes are higher, the chemistry is hotter, and the danger is closing in. Bubbles is the second installment in Tate James's addictive ClikByte series, blending pulse-pounding romantic suspense with sizzling why choose romance, high-profile influencer drama, and a mystery that keeps the pages turning. 

8.      Devil — Sierra Simone  Desire, redemption, and temptation collide in Devil, the fourth novel in Sierra Simone's beloved Priest Collection. Blending scorching chemistry with emotional depth, this standalone contemporary romance explores the lingering pull of first love, the weight of past choices, and the irresistible attraction between two people who have never truly been able to let each other go

9.      Deviant King — Rina Kent  Nothing at Royal Elite School is as simple as it seems, especially when power, obsession, and desire collide.

10. The One Where They Fall in Love — Crstina Wolf  Love stories may be Elle Thompson's specialty, but finding one of her own feels far less simple. When an unexpected neighbor, an adorable dog, and a reluctant favor bring two opposites together, what begins as a practical arrangement soon becomes something neither of them saw coming. Filled with sparkling banter, heartfelt moments, and all the cozy rom-com charm readers crave

11. She Haunts Me Still — De Elizabeth.   Dark, haunting, and achingly romantic, She Haunts Me Still blends gothic horror with an unforgettable love story set against the eerie halls of a former sanitarium turned university.

How to do Tipsy Tuesday the right way

·         Stop in after work (yes, even if you’re still in your “work clothes and survival mode” era).

·         Ask us for a vibe match: sweet, spicy, dark, witchy, haunting, funny—we’ll point you to the right shelf.

·         Leave with a new release and a plan to read “just one chapter” (we support your delusions).

See you Tuesday

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself to a brand-new romance and a little post-work joy, this is it. Tipsy Tuesday starts now—and we can’t wait to help you find your next favorite couple, your next favorite villain, and your next favorite book hangover.

Want us to hold a title for you? Message us and we’ll help you snag it.