11 August romance releases to heat up your summer reading

I Kissed a Girl by Jennet Alexander

Looking for an LGBTQ+ romance to spice up this August? Look no further than I Kissed a Girl by Jennet Alexander. Touted for fans of Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue, this romance release tells the tale of a performer and a makeup artist falling for one another.

Lilah Silver is the actress in question, and she’s desperately looking to get a leg up in the industry. When the book opens, she’s cast in a role that could catapult her to fame — but she’ll need all the help she can get when it comes to showcasing her skills.

That’s where makeup artist Noa Birnbaum comes in. Noa is already overworked, but when she comes across Lilah, she can’t help but feel something like hope. Naturally, she goes out of her way to help the girl she’s crushing on:

"“Long hours? Exhausting work? No problem. Together they can take the world by storm…but can the connection forged over long hours in the makeup chair ever hope to survive the glare of the spotlight?”"

Perfect for current and former theater kids — and just about anyone who enjoys a creative backdrop — I Kissed a Girl arrives in audiobook, ebook, and print formats on Aug. 3, 2021.