June 2024 Romance Book Releases
Hey, bookish besties!
I hope you all had a wonderful May filled with lots of reading! With this month quickly coming to an end, I decided to create a list of the books coming out in June. With summer officially starting on the 20th this year, we will need good books in one hand while soaking up the warm weather and sunshine with an iced beverage of choice in the other!
With this in mind, I have compiled a list of some highly anticipated romance reads that are hitting the shelves in June!
Releases:
Crossroads (Hatch River Ranch, #1) By Devney Perry
Release Date: June 4, 2024
I encountered West Haven at the tender age of eight. By nine, he was teaching me poker, and by eleven, we were crafting paper airplanes together. It wasn't until I turned sixteen that he kissed me. West was the highlight of our family's summer trips to Montana. He was the one who captured my heart. However, at twenty-three, life tore us apart.
Now, years later, I find myself breaking my promise and returning to the ranch, not as a visitor, but as its new owner. While West may wish me gone, he must acknowledge that the only way to preserve his family's heritage is with my assistance.
Working alongside him and confronting our shared past isn't easy. Yet, this situation is merely temporary. We stand at a crossroads moment. If I can resist falling for West Haven once more, perhaps we can finally bid farewell to those lingering ghosts. Maybe this time, we'll find closure.
Purchase on Amazon
Leather & Lark (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #2) By Brynne Weaver
Release Date: June 4, 2024
Lachlan Kane, a contract killer seeking solace in his leather studio, yearns to escape his haunting past. However, a botched job for his boss's top client dashes any hopes of leaving the underworld behind. Then, along comes Lark Montague, a captivating songstress with an offer: if Lachlan hunts down a murderer using his lethal skills, she'll secure his freedom. The catch? They must wed first.
Despite their mutual disdain, Lark, a radiant indie musician, disrupts Lachlan's world with her effervescent presence. He views her as a pampered princess, unaware of the depths hidden beneath her luminous facade. Lark harbors secrets amidst her glittering exterior. With her family in turmoil and her friend's happiness at stake, she's willing to forge a pact with the brooding assassin.
As they navigate the shadows together, their fake marriage blurs the line between reality and pretense. Yet, looming dangers threaten their fragile alliance, including a sinister presence with a thirst for vengeance.
Purchase on Amazon
The Rom-Commers By Katherine Center
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Emma Wheeler's ultimate dream is to make it as a screenwriter, specializing in crafting exceptional romantic comedies. When the opportunity arises to rewrite a script for the renowned Charlie Yates, Emma's idol and a legend in the industry, she jumps at the chance.
With her younger sister assuming the caretaking responsibilities of their father, Emma seizes the chance to relocate to Los Angeles for six weeks to tackle what could be the breakthrough project of her career. Yet, as the saying goes, meeting your heroes isn't always as glamorous as imagined and Charlie Yates lives up to that phrase. But that was not the only hurdle to her dream, the project they are working on is bound for major failure.
Emma refuses to back down and resolves to change Yates's cynical perspective. Even if it means resorting to unconventional methods, including possibly an accidental kiss that sparks unexpected chemistry. What if their fantasy world starts to become the real world?
Purchase on Amazon (This hardcover has beautiful pink sprayed edges)
Not in Love By Ali Hazelwood
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Rue Siebert's life may not be perfect, but she has a reliable circle of friends, financial stability, and a career as a biotech engineer at Kline, a promising startup in food science. However, everything changes when a hostile takeover with the strikingly attractive figurehead threatens everything she’s built.
Eli Killgore and his partners are determined to acquire Kline at any cost. Eli, driven by personal motives, is accustomed to achieving his goals. However, Rue presents a unique challenge—a woman he finds himself irresistibly drawn to, yet forbidden.
Caught between allegiance and desire, Rue and Eli defy caution, embarking on a secretive, no-strings-attached affair with an expiration date. But matters of the heart are unpredictable, Rue and Eli are playing a dangerous game for keeps.
Purchase on Amazon
A Rivalry of Hearts (Fae Flings and Corset Strings, #1) By Tessonja Odette
Release Date: June 12, 2024
Two competing authors. A coveted publishing deal. A wager of hearts and temptation.
They caution against bargaining with the fae. They also warn against indulging in fae wine. Yet romance writer Edwina Danforth finds herself entangled in both during her inaugural visit to the renowned faelands. Now she’s ensnared in a magic-fueled bet she can barely recall with a man she'd rather forget. The stakes? Whoever can seduce the most lovers during their book tour secures a prized publishing deal.
For Edwina, victory should be assured. She's renowned for crafting captivating tales of passionate romance. Yet her imagination far outranks her bedroom experience. With her career hanging in the balance, failure is not an option.
Her dashing fae adversary, William Haywood, presents an even greater challenge. Not only does he possess infuriatingly flawless looks and a stellar track record in private encounters, but he's driven by his own motivations to win, and he won't surrender without a fight. Unless, of course, it involves a different kind of surrender. In that case, all bets are off.
As Edwina and William clash in their game, they soon discover that their true desires... might just lie with each other.
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Love Unwritten (Lakefront Billionaires, #2) By Lauren Asher
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Rafael Lopez, a hardworking single father, and Ellie Sinclair, a dreamy songwriter, couldn't seem more different. While Ellie pens love songs, I'm immersed in work, seemingly a perfect match for breakup anthems. Despite our contrasts, we share one link: my son.
For eight months, I dodge Ellie until our summer getaway forces us together for fourteen days on two islands, accompanied by a nanny who unexpectedly captivates me. Although spending time with Ellie is unavoidable, enjoying her presence was never part of the plan.
Following my divorce, I vowed to safeguard my heart, even if it means hurting hers. Meanwhile, Ellie grapples with her past crush on me from our high school days. But as we navigate our roles—me as the wealthy CEO, her as the unemployed musician turned nanny—our boundaries blur during our vacation, reigniting old emotions.
Caught between our professional relationship and the desire for something more, we face a dilemma neither of us anticipated. Could our journey together lead to a love song or simply another heartbreak waiting to be penned?
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The Art of Catching Feelings By Alicia Thompson
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Daphne Brink has never really enjoyed watching “America’s Snoozefest,” but finds herself at a game after finalizing her divorce. Fuelled by beer, she impulsively heckles Carolina Battery player Chris Kepler, unaware that her taunts would lead to an unexpected emotional response from the player. Daphne felt she needed to apologize and reached out via social media to Chris. As he is currently grappling with personal turmoil, he goes against his normal pattern and decides to respond to her message from "Duckie,” not making the connection that it was his heckler.
As their online exchanges deepen, Daphne struggles with the guilt of concealing her true identity, especially as she becomes more involved with the team in real life. With their feelings for each other blossoming, the impending revelation of Daphne's initial heckling looms over their budding romance. Will the truth shatter their connection, or will they find a way to hit a home run together?
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A Thousand Broken Pieces (A Thousand Boy Kisses, #2) By Tillie Cole
Release Date: June 20, 2024
Can two shattered hearts mend each other's?
After the loss of her sister three years ago, Savanna Litchfield has been merely existing. Encouraged by her therapist, she reluctantly agrees to join a trip around the world for grieving teens, clinging to her sister’s unread journal that left behind.
Seventeen-year-old Cael Woods is consumed by anger. A year after his older brother's passing, his life has unraveled, his once-promising hockey career now a distant memory. Reluctantly signed up for a trip abroad by his parents, Cael has no desire to go.
As Cael and Savannah embark on their journey, they find solace in each other's company. Slowly, they begin to mend, finding comfort and understanding in their shared pain. Could this unexpected connection lead to a love neither of them thought possible?
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A Novel Love Story By Ashley Poston
Release Date: June 25, 2024
Eileen Merriweather finds solace in the pages of romantic fiction, where happy endings abound, unlike her own tumultuous love life. Seeking refuge in her annual book club retreat for companionship and the allure of grand romance, she embarks on the journey despite unexpected car trouble.
Stranded in a picturesque town reminiscent of her favorite romance series, Eloraton, Eileen is captivated by its resemblance to fiction. Convinced it's a figment of her imagination, she becomes determined to play a role in its storybook conclusion, believing it to be her purpose.
However, the enigmatic bookstore owner challenges her perception of reality and threatens to derail her quest to fulfill the town's narrative. Quickly, she realizes that the resistance might jeopardize her own happily-ever-after.
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Tangled Up in You (Meant to be, #4) By Christina Lauren
Release Date: June 25, 2024
A clever and profoundly romantic contemporary retelling of Disney's Tangled.
She dreams big. He strategizes. Together, they embark on a journey of faith.
Ren, a young woman raised off the grid, has never navigated the digital world or pursued crushes on social media. Instead, she's immersed herself in books, taught herself to paint, and even mastered wind power systems. But despite her vast knowledge, Ren is unprepared for the real world. When her dream finally comes true and she enters Corona College, it's as if her life truly begins.
Meanwhile, Fitz has his life meticulously planned: graduate at the top of his class from Corona College, clear his criminal record, and maintain his facade as a wealthy playboy. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when Ren, with her striking blonde hair and brilliant mind, enters his life.
A simple assignment in their immunology class alters their trajectory, propelling them on a transformative road trip. As they journey together, they discover unexpected truths and realize that perhaps the answers to their dreams have been beside them all along.
Purchase on Amazon
As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of these romance reads, June promises to be a month filled with love, passion, and unforgettable journeys. Whether you're craving heartwarming contemporary romances, hilarious romcoms, or fantasy adventures, there's something for every romantic to discover.
What books are you most excited to read?
Happy reading, bookish besties!
Lots of Love,
Kylie
