Author: Leslie Murphy

Leslie Murphy is the founder and creator of She Reads Romance Books, a site that has reached over 1 million readers a month looking for the best books worth reading. Called a "book expert" by CNN, Leslie reads over 150 romance books a year because she firmly believes that life is better with a love story. Find her in the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, listen to her on the She Reads Romance Books Podcast or dive into her book lists here on the blog.

Discover the only new romance books of August 2026 that deserve a spot on your TBR pile according to She Reads Romance Books.

Romance Book Lists | Upcoming New Releases Lists

Top 9 New Romance Books Releasing in August 2026

Discover the only new romance books of August 2026 that deserve a spot on your TBR pile.

Books Like | Romance Book Lists

Books Like The Muse by Jewel E. Ann

Discover more books like The Muse by Jewel E. Ann, our July 2026 Book of the Month, if you love opposites attract romance books and romance novels featuring ex cons to fall for.

Check out She Reads Romance Books' book review of Fever Dream by Elsie Silver to see what she thinks of this reality TV romance between a bull rider and the location assistant who's the little sister to his biggest rival.

Book Reviews | Contemporary Romance

Fever Dream by Elsie Silver: My Honest Review

Check out my book review of Fever Dream by Elsie Silver to see what I think of this reality TV romance between a bull rider and the location assistant who’s the little sister to his biggest rival.

Check out She Reads Romance Books' book review of Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly to see what she thinks of this grumpy sunshine romance between a world class chef and social influencer.

Book Reviews | Contemporary Romance

Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly: My Honest Book Review

Check out my book review of Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly to see what I think of this grumpy sunshine romance between a world class chef and social influencer.