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Your Guide To The Best New Romance Novels Of The Month

Let your bookshelves match the temperature outside with these fun, sizzling and engaging summer romances…

June 25, 2024 | 6:06 AM // By Salva Mubarak
Romance novels June 2024

Whether you’re a fan of the unbeatable enemies-to-lovers trope or you can’t get enough of second-chance romances, there’s something for everyone in these new romance novels.

Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan released a much-anticipated new novel about the despicable lives of the super-rich and their trysts with true love. Internet’s favourite authors Ali Hazlewood and Christina Lauren, too, came out with books that promise to leave romance fans swooning. 

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Here are some of our favourite picks of romance novels from the new releases that need to make their way to your bookshelves…

Best new romance novels to read

Lies and Weddings: A Novel by Kevin Kwan

Lies and Weddings: A Novel by Kevin Kwan
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Author Kevin Kwan is back with another globetrotting tale of decadence, love, and family drama. In this one, a debt-ridden future Earl has to find a rich woman to marry, lest his family loses face in society. What better opportunity to do this than his sister’s wedding with a guestlist comprising the veritable who’s who of the rich? But soon he might have to choose between love and legacy.

Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle

Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle
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If you believe in soulmates, you’re going to love this one. The novel follows a romantic comedy film writer who doesn’t believe in love and a divorce lawyer who does. The two are forced to return to each other’s lives 15 years after their messy break-up when they attend their high school reunion. 

Not In Love by Ali Hazlewood

Not In Love by Ali Hazlewood
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Ali Hazlewood is back in the science lab with another sizzling romance. This time, it’s the forbidden secret affair between Rue, a biotech engineer, and Eli, a ruthless businessman who is threatening to take over her startup and destroy everything she’s worked for.

Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher

Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher
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The second novel in Lauren Asher’s Lakefront Billionaires series follows single (and cynical) dad Rafael and hopeless romantic Ellie Sinclair as the latter takes up a job as the nanny to Rafael’s kids to make ends meet. Soon the two have to take a vacation together that could end up in heartbreak or Happy Ever After ™.

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin
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In this story of opposites attract, struggling writer Natalie meets rigid academic Rob when they are forced to walk down the aisle together at their best friends’ wedding. It doesn’t help matters that Rob was the only critic who gave Nat’s novel a one-star review. Over the next few years, the two are forced to come together but could their differences give way to attraction? 

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren
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Tangled fans, this one is a must-read for you! This modern reimagining of the Disney classic by author duo Christina Lauren is a part of their Meant to Be collection. In the novel, sheltered Ren meets Fitz who has a lot to hide (and lose). The two end up going on a road trip together that could change their lives.

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
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In this delightful read, a professional organiser whose life is a mess gets unexpected help from someone in the past. But can she indulge in a little summer romance without it all falling apart for her? Read this one to find out!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Salva Mubarak is the Digital Editor of Manifest. In her free time, she likes to read murder mysteries, discover new KitKat flavours, and rank movie makeovers (not necessarily in that order). View Profile