HOLY MOLY BIGGEST NEW RELEASE LIST IN MONTHS!!!! 47 NEW RELEASES on this list alone, and then the ones on yesterday’s list which had a few BIG standouts on it too (’cause of Maya Alden’s latest is on there too). So that makes 55 NEW BOOKS to choose from!!
BLURB JOLTS & STAND OUTS: Very Slowly All at Once (domestic thriller! Married couple with the usual financial issues start receiving checks in the mail...), All the Little Houses (from the author of “The Hunting Wives!!” – She’s built her own little social empire until they comes to the neighborhood…), Catch Her If You Can (Tessa Bailey’s latest sports romance marriage of convenience!!), Jax: Colorado Crush Hockey Series (the hockey star fake-dating a school-teacher for his image!!), Come What May (Ember Falls Book 4) by Corinne Michaels (BLURB JOLT! her best friend eases her mind that it’s okay that she’s dating her older client, but doesn’t realize it’s her dad!!), Room 706: A Novel by Ellie Levenson (BLURB JOLT!! Domestic thriller!! She’s in a hotel room having an affair and the hotel is taken over in a siege!!) and so many more. You’ll see!!
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Maya Alden – Wildflower Canyon Series Reading Order <— A NEW ONE JUST WENT LIVE!!- 8 Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 01-19-2026 <— Yesterday’s includes the one by Maya Alden which is probably the #1 book right now!!!
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- Margie’s Mini Book Review – The Ruined Bride by Madison Brooks <— HE accuses HER of cheating!!
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➔➔ CONTEMPORARY JUST WENT LIVE:
Catch Her If You Can: A Novel (Big Shots Book 5) by Tessa Bailey <— TESSA BAILEY’S LATEST! SPORTS ROMANCE MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE! “…Madden Donahue, the newest catcher for the Yankees, has been in love with Eve Mitchell since high school, but for some mysterious reason, the burlesque club owner always turns him down. That never stopped him from being her self-appointed protector. Case in point, now that Eve’s sister has left Eve with her two children indefinitely, Madden steps in with a proposition—marry him for the much needed health benefits. Eve has secretly harbored feelings for Madden all along, but there’s one problem—her best friend Skylar called dibs on him when they were fourteen. Eve has always put their friendship above all else, and she’s not willing to risk losing Skylar over a man. Raised by the local strip club owner, Eve is woefully short on friends and treasures the ones she has. But with Skylar happily paired off, Eve finds herself accepting Madden’s proposal—on the condition that their marriage remains strictly private…”
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The Great Dane by Laqueur, Suanne <— SUANNE LAQUEUR’S LATEST & I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!! HE’S OBSESSED WITH A MYSTERY IN A VIDEO GAME & THEN HE MEETS SOMEONE WHO KNEW THE CREATORS… “...For 22 years, Dane was intimately involved with Ethan Hasen, the creator of Three Hares, and Ethan’s wife, Nomi. As three deeply bonded lovers, they made a life together at Schoenfeld’s that defied convention. Now only Dane is left to work the farm, a single hare grieving the loss of soulmates and simply concentrating on doing the next thing. Recognizing they’re both killing time and each has something to give the other, Liko agrees to move to Schoenfeld’s for the summer and Dane will guide him in solving the video game’s mystery. So begins a journey of friendship, love and belonging that will show Liko there’s more to the Three Hares game and more to Danelaw Strong than he could possibly imagine...”
Grumpily Ever After (Stick Taps) by Teagan Hunter <— DIVORCED, GRUMPY EX-NHL PLAYER! “…An obstinate ex–NHL player meets his match in a cheerfully resilient wedding planner prone to chaos in this sweet and spicy romantic comedy about game-changing second chances. Wedding planner Odette Chambers has a knack for ruining every ceremony she touches. But her latest gig could be a curse breaker. The bride is her best friend, Izzy, and the venue is a local cidery with the Pacific Northwest mountains as a beautiful backdrop. The cidery’s only rotten apple is its owner, former NHL player Noah Stevens—Izzy’s older brother and a recently divorced, fully committed grump who doesn’t believe in happy endings. But Noah can’t say no to his hopeful little sister. His decision sends Odette barreling into his life, and she insists on making picture-perfect renovations to his cidery...”
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Hemlock: A Novel by Faliveno, Melissa <— PSYCH-THRILLER!! HER FAMILY’S DETERIORATING CABIN “...A woman haunted by a dark inheritance returns to the woods where her mother vanished, in this queer Gothic novel. Sam, finally sober and stable with a cat and a long-term boyfriend in Brooklyn, returns alone to Hemlock, her family’s deteriorating cabin deep in the Wisconsin Northwoods. But a quick, practical trip takes a turn for the worse when the rot and creak of the forest starts to creep in around the edges of Sam’s mind. It starts, as it always does, with a beer. As Sam dips back into the murky waters of dependency, the inexplicable begins to arrive at her door and her body takes on a strange new shape. As the borders of reality begin to blur, she senses she is battling something sinister—whether nested in the woods or within herself...”
Cry Havoc: A Novel by Rebecca Wait <— DARK COMEDY!! “...A humorous dark academia novel, set in a failing English girls’ school in the 1980s, in which a teen running from her past becomes immersed in a dangerous and intriguing mystery involving a shady new teacher and a strange contagion afflicting her classmates. Fleeing Scotland after a humiliating family scandal, sixteen-year-old Ida Campbell secures a scholarship at a failing girls’ boarding school situated on the remote south English coast. Her new Headmistress—an eccentric woman obsessed with the Cold War and nuclear annihilation—seems surprised that the young woman accepted her offer, but Ida feels that St. Anne’s could be a refuge—until she discovers that her roommate, the infamous Louise Adler, is a potential arsonist and hardened outcast. Ida barely has time to make a good impression (or figure out what Louise’s deal is) when Matthew Langfield, a new teacher, arrives...”
Scandalized: A Spicy College Mafia Romance (Heirs of the Organized Book 2) by Kilburn, Kelly <— MAFIA ROMANCE!! “…An unwilling pawn in a game of survival, she must choose between the life she wants and the man she can’t resist. I’m a New York mob princess, and every step of my life has been planned for me. Where to go to school. Who to trust. Even who to marry. St. Agnes, a college for America’s richest and most corrupt, is supposed to be giving me the world-class education I need to walk away. But when my father promises me to the heir of Chicago’s Irish mob, our marriage a key to a crucial alliance, my dream of a new life slips further out of reach. When my defiance spirals into a scandal, suddenly I’m a problem the mob wants to erase. I will be known as someone other than someone’s daughter. Or someone’s wife. Even if I have to sacrifice everything to do it…”
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Tossing It : A Slow Burn Small Town Military Romance (The Bronze Bay SEALs Book 2) by Rachel Robinson <— SMALL TOWN MILITARY ROMANCE!! “…My life is full—just not the kind of full that leaves room for dating. I plan town events, work at the general store, and care for my mother as dementia slowly takes her away. My dad bailed when things got hard. I stayed. Then Leif walks in—gorgeous, guarded, and impossible to ignore. I know better than to get involved with a man who makes rules like that… but life has a way of making you break them. Three of his four rules? Already shattered. And the fallout is more than either of us saw coming. Sometimes, love doesn’t follow the rules...”
Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies: A Novel by Jenny Elder Moke <— MYSTERY ROM COM!! “…Hobnobbing with Seattle’s elite on a super-yacht, Juliette Winters is about to land the deal of the century – if she doesn’t get arrested first. She Doesn’t Have A Clue author Jenny Elder Moke returns with another riotous mystery rom-com that delights in rich people behaving badly. Juliette Winters is used to taking care of business alone. She has no time for petty things like romance, friendships, or emotional commitments. Love is for people who believe in reality TV dating and holding hands in public. She’s too busy dominating the publishing world by single-handedly saving her company from financial ruin with the book deal of the century…”
Accidentally Yours (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Lauren, Christina <— CHRISTINA LAUREN’S LATEST!! “…When marketing consultant Veronica accidentally crashes the wrong Zoom meeting and brutally critiques their presentation, she’s shocked to receive a job offer from the company’s intriguing CEO. Their professional email exchanges quickly turn flirty, but Veronica’s mind keeps drifting to her reserved but gorgeous new neighbor. As Valentine’s Day approaches, she’ll discover that sometimes the most improbable meet-cute can lead to the perfect match. Christina Lauren’s Accidentally Yours is part of The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances, stories for star-crossed lovers and hopeless romantics. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Let’s do it again…”
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Time Will Tell (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Bonam-Young, Hannah <— SHE FINDS A TIME CAPSULE! “…When a mysterious time capsule leads a Toronto teacher to England, she discovers some loves are worth crossing oceans—and decades—to find, from New York Times bestselling author Hannah Bonam-Young. When a history teacher receives a letter from her deceased grandmother revealing a secret love affair in the 1950s, it leads her to a time capsule hidden decades ago. But it’s the charming grandson of her grandmother’s lost love who changes everything, proving that sometimes the heart knows exactly where—and when—it belongs…”
Second Act Romance (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Julie Soto <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE BETWEEN COSTARS!! “…Two musical theater costars, separated by fate, reunite for a showmance to remember in a sizzling and banter-filled short story about second chances by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto. When food poisoning takes out the lead in their Valentine’s Day production of Oklahoma!, TV sensation Colby J. Turner swoops in to save the show. But for leading lady Bex Hardgrave, this last-minute casting is more drama than she bargained for. Eight years ago, their onstage chemistry sparked real-life fireworks—until a misunderstanding brought down the curtain on their budding romance...”
A Play for Love (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Trilina Pucci <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE! “...Sometimes Cupid shows up exactly when—and how—you least expect him in this deliciously witty romance from #1 Amazon and USA Today bestselling author Trilina Pucci. Years ago, during a college production of Romeo and Juliet, Rory and Oliver shared one unforgettable stage kiss before fate pulled them apart. Now, while drowning her Valentine’s Day sorrows at brunch, she spots him: her former Romeo, wearing nothing but gold shorts and wings, playing Cupid for the lovelorn masses. Their chemistry still sizzles, but even with the stars finally aligning, these former leads will need more than Shakespeare’s guidance to turn their second chance into a true romance...”
Death to Valentine’s Day (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Catherine Cowles <— A SNOWSTORM WITH HER EX’S BROTHER! “…What’s worse than Valentine’s Day after a brutal breakup? Being trapped in a snowstorm with your ex’s brother and maybe a murderer. A witty and chillingly romantic short story by #1 Amazon bestselling author Catherine Cowles. After her boyfriend’s betrayal, the last thing Maia St. James wants is to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And when her friends force her out for a Death to Valentine’s Day masquerade ball at a mountain lodge, the last thing she expects is to kiss a masked stranger, especially when he ends up being her ex’s older brother. But that’s the least of her problems. When a guest is found murdered, the party becomes a mystery. And Maia must unmask a killer before her second chance at romance is cut short...”
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Valentine’s Slay (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Allen, Navessa <— SOMEBODY TRIED TO BURY HER ALIVE & THE GRAVEDIGGER SAVED HER! “...Roses are red, violets are blue, Emma’s not dead, and her gravedigger’s hot too. This Valentine’s Day, love claws its way out of the grave in #1 New York Times bestselling author Navessa Allen’s steamy and hilariously dark rom-com. Louisiana gravedigger Noah Evans’s Valentine’s night shift takes an unexpected turn when his high school crush starts screaming from her freshly dug grave. Whoever tried to bury Emma six feet under is in for a nasty surprise—they should have checked for a pulse because she’s got unfinished business, starting with the hot gravedigger who just saved her life. As they unearth a deadly family conspiracy, Noah and Emma discover that old flames burn even hotter the second time around—especially when someone’s trying to kill them…”
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Such Sheltered Lives: A Novel by Sheinmel, Alyssa <— PSYCH-THRILLER! “…For fans of Nine Perfect Strangers and The Midnight Feast, a moody, atmospheric psychological suspense set in the secretive world of celebrity rehab centers, from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel. Rush’s Recovery promises its wealthy guests the utmost discretion. But when a body is discovered, how long can the center’s secrets stay buried? Tucked among the pristine beaches and lavish manors of the Hamptons sits Rush’s Recovery, a rehabilitation center where ultra-high net worth clients can seek treatment away from prying eyes and paparazzi. The center’s latest guests have just arrived...”
Rubin (Mason’s Aces Book 1) by Dale Mayer <— SHE WAS KIDNAPPED! “…Tricia was on the cusp of completing her master’s degree, her future bright, when a night out turned into a nightmare. As she returned to her dorm, shadows closed in, and she was thrust into a van with two other captives. Her world spiraled into chaos, leaving her questioning if she was a target or simply a victim of cruel chance. Then Rubin appeared. Seizing the moment, Tricia escaped her captors, but the path to safety was fraught with peril and unexpected twists...”
The Future Saints: A Novel by Winstead, Ashley <— FAMOUS BAND HAS BEEN ON A DOWNWARD SPIRAL & THEN GO VIRAL “…For fans of Daisy Jones and the Six and In Five Years—a powerful and transportive new novel about a music executive desperately trying to bring a rock band back from the brink, from bestselling author Ashley Winstead. The best love stories are the ones you don’t expect. When record executive Theo meets the Future Saints, they’re bombing at a dive bar in their hometown. Since the tragic death of their manager, the band has been in a downward spiral and Theo has been dispatched to coax a new—and successful—album out of them, or else let them go. Immediately, Theo is struck by Hannah, the group’s impetuous lead singer, who’s gone off script by debuting a whole new sound, replacing their California pop with gut-wrenching rock. When this new music goes viral, striking an unexpected chord with fans, Theo puts his career on the line to give the Saints one last shot at success with a new tour, new record, and new start. But Hannah’s grief has larger consequences for the group...”
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Butterfly Games: A Novel by Scarborough, Kelly <— HISTORICAL FICTION!! “…For fans of Philippa Gregory and Allison Pataki, a debut biographical historical novel about a young Swedish countess whose youthful love affair with the heir to her country’s throne has profound personal and political repercussions. In some games, winning means losing everything that matters. In the opulent world of the Swedish royal court, Jacquette Gyldenstolpe walks a dangerous tightrope between romance and political intrigue. Neglected by her parents and ostracized by the people around her, the young countess falls in love with Prince Oscar, heir to the Swedish throne—but their passionate affair has far-reaching consequences for the new Bernadotte dynasty, which is already challenged by threats from inside Sweden and beyond. By the time Jacquette learns that the Butterfly Game is not for the faint-hearted, it is too late...”
Jax: Colorado Crush Hockey Series (Book 5) by Susan Rossini <— HOCKEY STAR FAKE DATING A SCHOOL TEACHER!! “...Texas-born and bred hockey star Jax Hall dominates the ice with his lethal slap shot, but even a successful career isn’t enough to heal the scars from his ex’s brutal betrayal. Hiding his pain behind a charming smile and a slow, southern drawl, he’s managed to convince everyone he’s perfectly fine…everyone but himself, that is. When a good deed gone wrong gets twisted into a tabloid scandal, he’s given orders to clean up the mess-and his tarnished reputation-immediately. A PR trip to an elementary school leads straight to a “good for his image” fake date with Lily Belle, a pretty, first-grade teacher whose kindness and fierce empathy pierce the veil of his well-guarded heart…”
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Such a Clever Girl: A Tense Domestic Thriller of Hidden Secrets, Unraveled Family Mysteries, and a Race Against Time in a Town Haunted by Its Past by Its Past by Darby Kane <— DOMESTIC THRILLER!! “…Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with a gripping domestic thriller in which a family goes missing and a long-buried family mystery resurfaces. Fifteen years ago, the Tanner family vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling scene: half-eaten meals, a bloodstain by the door, and a smoldering fire consuming their business across town. The once-vibrant home stands untouched, a haunting relic of the past. As rumors fade into local folklore, the mystery of their disappearance seems destined to remain unsolved—until Aubrey Tanner returns. Now a hardened thirty-year-old, Aubrey arrives in town with secrets etched in her silence...”
Kimo’s Hero by Elle James <— HE’S THERE TO PROTECT HER! “…Underwater photographer Kimo Kekoa has spent her life exploring Hawaii’s mysterious depths and chasing the beauty of bioluminescent life. But one fateful night dive changes everything when she and her assistant stumble across an abandoned shipping container—and human remains drifting in the dark. When her assistant is kidnapped and all evidence vanishes, Kimo is left with nothing but a terrifying memory… and a target on her back. Enter Rex Johnson—a former Delta Force operator…”
Wilde Cowboy (Love is a Cowboy Book 1) by Kelly Elliott <— SMALL TOWN COWBOY ROMANCE!! “…I’ve gone and found myself in love with a cowboy from a small town in Colorado. When Ladd’s mother and father insist that I come and spend Christmas with them on the family’s cattle ranch, I’m both excited and nervous. It becomes clear to me that Ladd’s family has deep roots in the community and a family bond I’ve never experienced before. Estranged from my own parents, I long to be a part of the Wilde family and start to see myself living on the ranch and being a part of the community. But I’m keeping a secret from my past. A secret that I’m terrified will destroy the future I envision, and I’m scared to lose the wild cowboy who has stolen my heart...”
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Next Level Love by Shameez Patel <— THEIR ONLINE CRUSHES ARE THEIR REAL-LIFE ENEMIES! “…When two people find out their online crushes are actually their IRL enemies, they must figure out a way to work with each other in this charming and geeky enemies-to-lovers romcom perfect for fans of Olivia Dade. When your favorite player turns out to be your very real boss, the rules are a lot more complicated. Elizabeth Gordon-Bettencourt is rebuilding her life on her own terms, starting with a new internship, a shot at her dream job as a civil engineer, and a whole lot of distance from her family’s drama. With her life full of change, the one constant is @theanswerisno, a charming gamer who seems to just . . . get her...”
Come What May (Ember Falls Book 4) by Corinne Michaels <—- OOOOOH BLURB JOLT!! THAT LAST LINE GOT ME!!! “…Killian Thorn is everything I know to resist—older, rugged and handsome with mesmerizing green eyes and a wicked smile—which is why instead of running from him, I end up in his bed. Forced to work together, our stolen kisses are the least of our worries because the scandal on Killian’s ranch continues to grow. My job is to fix the issue, but our secret is only making it worse. My best friend convinces me that being with my client isn’t really such a faux pas. In fact, she thinks I should go for it since I’ve always guarded my heart. Trouble is, neither of us realize we’re talking about her dad…”
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Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra <— SHE’S A HUGE FAN OF ANNE OF GREEN GABLES! “…Anne Gallagher has always lived by the book. Anne of Green Gables, that is. Growing up on Mackinac Island, she saw herself as her namesake: the same impulsive charm, the same wild imagination, even the same red hair (dyed, but still). She followed in Anne Shirley’s fictional footsteps, chasing dreams of teaching and writing, and falling for her very own storybook hero. But when a string of real-life plot twists—a failing romance, a fight with the administration, and the sudden death of her beloved father—pulls her back to the island she once couldn’t wait to leave, Anne is forced to face a truth no story ever prepared her for. Sometimes, life doesn’t follow a script…”
Falling For the Hero (Baytown Heroes Book 13) by Maryann Jordan <— LEGAL AID ATTORNEY’S QUIET LIFE EXPLODES INTO CHAOS! “...Legal Aid attorney Sandra O’Neill thought she was just helping contractors understand their billing agreements. But when she discovers a pattern that points to massive money laundering, her quiet life on Virginia’s Eastern Shore explodes into chaos. Eastern Shore DTF Captain Terry Bunswick has spent years building a safe haven for his two children after his ex-wife chose career over family. The last thing he needs is to fall for the sexy, brilliant, determined lawyer who’s stumbled into the middle of his drug task force’s case…”
Room 706: A Novel by Ellie Levenson <— GASP!!! BLURB JOLT!! SHE’S HAVING AN AFFAIR & IS IN A HOTEL ROOM WHEN CHAOS ENSUES!! “…A married woman is trapped with her lover in a hotel under siege: If she knew it would end this way, would it ever have begun? Kate’s children and her husband are her whole world. Since marrying young, she’s dedicated her life to making her little family grow. But in the last few years, she’s carved out something just for herself: hours stolen away with another man. After one midday tryst with her lover, Kate’s double life is thrown into chaos when she turns on the TV to find their hotel has been overtaken by an unnamed, dangerous group…”
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Say So: A Dark Mafia Romance by B.B. Reid <— SHE’S SOLD TO THE MAFIA PRINCE TO SETTLE A DEBT! “…Ocean Kilpatrick has starred in many wet dreams. As for best friends Hunter Parrish and Coby Perry, he’s become their worst nightmare. When Coby is sold to the mafia prince to settle her brother’s debt, Ocean vows to take what he’s owed and then some. Obviously, he’s never heard that trouble comes in two because Hunter has made a vow of her own—to rescue her twin flame or die trying. She’ll burn down Ocean’s world and dance on the ashes before letting him take what’s hers. But Ocean isn’t just the heir to the Fola. He’s a master manipulator. Every move the friends make he’s two steps ahead, and the game won’t end until he says so...”
All the Little Houses: A Novel by Cobb, May <—- OHHHH!! FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNTING WIVES!!! “...It’s the mid-1980s in the tiny town of Longview, Texas. Nellie Anderson, the beautiful daughter of the Anderson family dynasty, has burst onto the scene. She always gets what she wants. What she can’t get for herself… well, that’s what her mother is for. Because Charleigh Andersen, blond, beautiful, and ruthlessly cunning, remembers all too well having to claw her way to the top. When she was coming of age on the poor side of East Texas, she was a loser, an outcast, humiliated, and shunned by the in-crowd, whose approval she’d so desperately thirsted for. When a prairie-kissed family moves to town, all trad wife, woodworking dad, wholesome daughter vibes, Charleigh’s entire self-made social empire threatens to crumble…”
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No One You Know: A Novel by Tourtelot, Emma <— TRAGEDY STRIKES & HER HAVEN IS CRUMBLING “…For fans of Alison Espach and Claire Lombardo, a poignant and thought-provoking debut novel about the fraught bond between mothers and teen daughters, the ripple effects of a tragic event in a small town, and the search for meaning after loss. What if the only way forward is to let go of everything you know? Kate’s life in the Hudson Valley seems picture-perfect: a thriving career as a realtor-slash-momfluencer, a devoted husband, and a strong bond with her brilliant teenage daughter, Indie. But when Indie’s best friend dies suddenly, their idyllic small-town haven begins to crumble. Kate and Ethan lose their footing, and Indie, alone in her grief, falls down an internet rabbit hole of nihilism and existential despair. As Indie searches for meaning in a world that feels random and cruel, Kate struggles to reconcile her carefully curated online persona with the raw, unyielding grief tearing her family apart...”
The Friend of the Family by Koontz, Dean <— NEW HISTORICAL FICTION BY DEAN KOONTZ – SHE’S BEEN LIBERATED FROM A DEPRESSION-ERA CIRCUS! “…A girl liberated from a carnival sideshow discovers her mysterious purpose in a moving novel about family, sacrifice, and transcendent love by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. The human “oddities” in the Museum of the Strange are less wondrous than the gawking rubes had been promised. But Alida is something else. The real thing. Traveling Depression-era America from carnival midways to speakeasies, Alida is resigned to an exploited and lonely life on the road as the museum’s golden ticket. Until she’s rescued by two compassionate strangers. Franklin and Loretta Fairchild see in Alida a gifted and uncannily well-read girl in need of a loving touch and a family. With the openhearted couple and their three precociously imaginative children, Alida finds it. Yet despite everyone’s overwhelming generosity and acceptance, Alida knows she is still a very different kind of girl...”
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Our Ex’s Wedding by Voskuni, Taleen <— ENEMIES TO LOVERS! “…Two people who can’t stand each other must come together to plan their mutual ex’s wedding in this new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Lavash at First Sight. Ani Avakian was supposed to be the Bay Area’s premier Armenian wedding planner by now. But after a huge blow to her business, she’s determined to redeem herself by taking on the biggest job of her career: a wedding for an indie movie star. The wedding is set at a stunning Armenian-owned winery, and Ani is eager to connect with the owner, who she’ll be working closely with. But then she actually meets him. Sure, Raffi is ridiculously hot and charming, but he’s also insufferably smug. Though the real gut punch comes when Ani meets the happy couple—because the actress’s fiancée is none other than the woman who shattered her heart two years ago: her ex-girlfriend, Kami...”
When There Are No More Stars Left to Count by Martínez, María <— SHE’S BEEN ABANDONED & HE TAKES HER IN… “…Maya musters the courage to travel to Sorrento, Italy, in search of the man she suspects is her birth father. There she meets handsome and fascinating 29-year-old Lucas Velasco, who fled Madrid years ago to escape his toxic family. He arrived in Sorrento a lost and broken young man with no plan, no resources, and no confidence. But he found a community that welcomed him with open arms and created for himself a beautifully carefree life. Seeing the opportunity to share that warmth with Maya, who has nowhere to go, he takes her into his home, and what starts as an uplifting friendship blossoms into love. But when Lucas discovers the secrets that Maya has been keeping from him, their love is tested to the limit…”
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Singing to the Sun: A Novel by Regina Rodríguez Sirvent & Beth Fowler <— SHE GOES FROM BARCELONA TO ATLANTA TO FIND HERSELF! “…A young woman from Barcelona embarks on a life-changing adventure in an exuberant, emotional, and relatable novel about family, coming of age, and finding oneself in the most unexpected places. After Rita Racons fails her college’s required English course and her plans for a summer with friends are ruined, she loses all sense of direction. Until Rita heeds her free-spirited grandmother’s advice to get off their roof terrace and go out and find her place in the world. Boarding a plane from Barcelona to New York is just the beginning. Fate eventually lands Rita in Atlanta as an au pair with two questions: What is an au pair, and where the hell is Atlanta?...”
Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Revenge (Jason Bourne Book 22) by Brian Freeman <— THEY SHARE THE SAME AFFLICTION! “…The identity of a deadly Chinese spy lies hidden in Jason Bourne’s lost memory in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Shadow – the head of Treadstone – has found evidence of massive Chinese espionage activity in the U.S. The spy running the operations is a shadowy American known only by the codename Bai Ze. No one knows who he is, but when Shadow consults the Files – the hacked AI database she stole from the Chinese – she discovers that Jason Bourne encountered Bai Ze during an operation eight years earlier. The trouble is, Bourne doesn’t remember him. As Bourne hunts for the elusive spy, he meets a reporter named Laney Reese who shares his strange affliction...”
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Worst-Case Scenario: A Novel by Stoeve, Ray <— M/M ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE! THEY HAVE TO SHARE THE SPOT “…An enemies-to-lovers romance about nemeses who are forced to share their school’s Queer Alliance presidency following a tie in the election, new from beloved author Ray Stoeve
Sidney has one goal for their junior year. Well . . . two, if they’re being honest. Number one: become president of their school’s Queer Alliance club. And number two: keep their self-diagnosed anxiety in check so their grades don’t tank like they did last year. But when the election results in a tie with none other than Sidney’s arch nemesis, the class clown Forrest, the two are forced to share the presidency until a revote at the end of term...”
Very Slowly All at Once: A Tense Debut Thriller Full of Twists About the Danger of the American Dream that Gillian McAllister Calls “Devilishly Twisted” by Schott, Lauren<— DOMESTIC THRILLER!! BLURB JOLT!! THEY KEEP GETTING CHECKS IN THE MAIL & ARE DEPOSITING THEM!! “…Mack and Hailey Evans have worked hard to achieve their upper-middle-class life: promising careers, two beautiful children, and a brand-new house in the exclusive lakefront village of Bratenahl, Ohio. Not that everything’s perfect—aging parents, problems at work, and even the upkeep on that gorgeous house have been causing these two increasing amounts of worry. When a small check appears in the mailbox from a mysterious company named Sunshine Enterprises, Mack assumes it’s from his wealthy, estranged father, trying to buy his way back into their lives. Though he’d rather rip it up, Mack deposits the needed funds. To his surprise the checks keep coming—each for a larger amount larger than the last. When Hailey finds out what’s going on, she has her own suspicions about the provenance of the payments. Despite growing uncertainty over the identity of their benefactor Mack and Hailey keep taking the money. After all, there are bills to pay. It is a choice with dark repercussions, as the couple soon learn the hard way that nothing in life is free…”
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The Society: A Novel by Karen Winn <— ELITE SOCIAL CLUB PSYCH-THRILLER! “…Rumors about the Knox and its influence have swirled through Boston for centuries. While some believe the secret society is merely an elite social club, others are convinced it hides something more sinister… Vivian Lawrence was born into old-money Boston, but when her family fortune vanishes so does her carefully curated life. Desperate, she turns to an old family legend that ties her to the Knox and its inheritance, seeking a way into the exclusive secret society. She doesn’t expect that entry to come in the form of Peter, a Knox insider with movie star good looks and just enough roughness to his charm to make Vivian weak in the knees for the first time in her life. Far from Boston’s glittering elite is newcomer Taylor Adams, a young nurse eager to leave her humble past behind. When the effortlessly glamorous Vivian lands in her ER after a suspicious fall, Taylor is instantly captivated…”
The Room in the Attic by Logan, T.M. <— DOMESTIC THRILLER!! THEY FIND THINGS IN THE HOUSE THEY JUST BOUGHT “…It was everything they wanted…and more than they bargained for. Adam and Jess move into a new house—a rambling Victorian villa at the very top of their price range—with their three young children. Before long Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room . . . Inside Adam, discovers a collection of forgotten items: a wallet, an expensive watch and an old mobile phone. Jess thinks they should throw them away. But Adam resists. He is fascinated by these items and how they came to be inside the hidden room. But like the house, Adam has his secrets too…”
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The Infamous Gilberts: A Novel by Angela Tomaski <— DARK HUMOR ABOUT A WEALTHY ECCENTRIC FAMILY! “...The Remains of the Day meets The Royal Tenenbaums in this darkly funny debut novel about a wealthy, eccentric family in decline and the secrets held within the walls of their crumbling country manor. Thornwalk, a once-stately English manor, is on the brink of transformation. Its keys are being handed over to a luxury hotelier who will undertake a complete renovation—but in doing so, what will they erase? Through the keen eyes of an enigmatic neighbor, the reader is taken on a guided tour into rooms filled with secrets and memories, each revealing the story of the five Gilbert siblings. Spanning the eve of World War II to the early 2000s, this contemporary gothic novel weaves a rich tapestry of English country life...”
The Fair Weather Friend: A Novel by Garcia, Jessie <— POPULAR NEWS METEOROLOGIST FOUND DEAD “…It’s always sunny in Detroit for Faith Richards. The popular TV meteorologist, endearingly referred to as “The Fair Weather Friend” by her viewers, has the world by the tail. But one night, Faith leaves work on a dinner break and never returns. Her body is found the next morning. The town is reeling, suspects emerge, and long-buried secrets are uncovered. While her allies rally, her list of adversaries also grows. Little does anyone know that only the deepest secrets will expose the truth...”
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Twelve Months (Dresden Files Book 18) by Butcher, Jim <— IT’S A HEAVY LOAD & HE NEEDS HELP “…Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, has always managed to save the day—but, in this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, can he save himself? One year. 365 days. Twelve months. Harry Dresden has been through a lot, and so has his city. After Harry and his allies narrowly managed to save Chicago from being razed to the ground, everything is different—and it’s not just the current lack of electricity. In the battle, Harry lost people he cared about. And that’s the kind of loss that takes a toll…”
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A Heart So Green (Fair Folk Book 3) by Selene, Lyra <— FANTASY ROMANCE TRILOGY CONCLUSION! “…Once in a land of swan princesses and star-touched changelings two sisters were on opposite sides of a war. The cost will be high but balance must be struck in this heart-pounding and enchanting conclusion to this internationally bestselling romantasy trilogy. After the explosive finale of the Tournament of Kings, Fia and Irian manage to escape to the wildlands, dodging pursuit by her cunning sister Eala. With Fia locked in her own mind, battling a powerful celestial entity, Irian must form new alliances to come up with a plan to defeat Eala’s terrifying magic. With both the human and fae realm under threat, Eala’s rampage must be stopped…”
A Realm Undone (The Severed Era) by Lienhardt, JL <— DARK FANTASY ADVENTURE! “…With its engaging magic system, high court drama, and themes of betrayal and sacrifice, A Realm Undone is perfect for fans of adult, women-led fantasy like The City of Brass and The Sword of Kaigen. Centuries ago, mortals split the realm into two, with a magical veil placed firmly between them and their immortal rulers, the Tiarcons. Fueled by stolen magic, the mortal kingdoms flourished, but the Tiarcons never stopped trying to reclaim their magic and mortal subjects. And now, generations later, the veil between realms has begun to tear, letting immortal monsters ravage across the nations and threaten all the mortals have built. Alia Meador would happily watch the mortal kingdoms buckle, as long as she could keep herself and her teenaged daughter, Lena, alive...”
Fruit of the Flesh by Ophelia, I.V. <— PSYCH-HORROR!! “...Behind the glamour of Gilded Age New York, a marriage of convenience between an artisan and a ballerina masks their shared appetite for revenge in this darkly seductive gothic romance. In early 1900s New York, former ballerina Petronille De Villier makes an unconventional choice: Marry struggling sculptor Arkady Kamenev. For her, it’s an escape from her family’s unsavory legacy. For him, the De Villier name promises the patronage his art desperately needs. It should be a simple arrangement. But beneath their marriage of convenience lurks a darker recognition. In each other, they see a reflection of their own dangerous appetites…”
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A Wild Radiance by Mora, Maria Ingrande <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…A searing and romantic fantasy adventure about an oligarchic state on the verge of a magical industrial revolution—perfect for fans of Arcane, Wicked, and Iron Widow! Josephine Haven is about to find out exactly where she fits into the march of Progress. Her outbursts are infamous at the House of Industry, the school for children who can wield radiance, an electricity-like magic. She’s tried to follow the rules, but her fiery nature is at odds with the core tenet of the House: Never form attachments. If she is meant to feel nothing, why are her emotions so volatile? No one is surprised when, upon graduation, Josephine is banished from the city to a remote Mission...”
How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Sylva, Jessie <— COZY PARANORMAL ROMANCE!! “…What if cottagecore and goblincore fell in love? When a halfling, Pansy, and a goblin, Ren, each think they’ve inherited the same cottage, they make a bargain: they’ll live in the house together and whoever is driven out first forfeits their ownership. Amidst forced proximity and cultural misunderstandings, the two begin to fall in love. But when the cottage—and their communities—are threatened by a common enemy, the duo must learn to trust each other, and convince goblins and halflings to band together to oust a tall intruder…”
Soul of a Gentleman Witch by Ferraro, David <— M/M HISTORICAL PARANORMAL FANTASY! “…To win back his soul from the Devil, a cynical witch must decide if his own freedom is worth delivering a selfless boy to damnation. Perpetually seventeen, Callum the green witch is indebted to the Devil until he fulfills 666 tasks. When Lucifer offers Callum an unusual job that will end Callum’s contract early and return his soul, Callum readily agrees. All Callum must do is ensure Augustus “Auggie” Sanderson makes it from London to New York by the next blood moon. This proves more difficult than Callum could’ve predicted as power-hungry witch kings and queens, blood witches, and even necromancers are also out to capture Auggie…”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Burning Skies (Wild at Heart Book 3) by Lex Martin – January 22nd 2026
- His Reaper (Unexpectedly Twisted Book 4) by Cora Rose – January 23rd 2026
- The Single Dad (The Leblanc Brothers) by Layla Hagen – January 23rd 2026
- Just Don’t Call It Love (Bayou Blades Book 1) by Erin Nicholas – January 23rd 2026
- Levi (The Laurel Springs Fish & Wildlife Series Book 1) by Laramie Briscoe – January 23rd 2026
- Playtime’s Over (Neighbor from Hell Book 16) by R.L. Mathewson – January 23rd 2026
- The Serpent’s Sin: A steamy dark fantasy romance (Bloodlines Book 2) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley – January 23rd 2026
- The Keyhole: a dark psychological thriller by Gigi Styx – January 25th 2026
- Forceful God (Kings Of Mafia) by Michelle Heard – January 26th 2026
- Come What May (Ember Falls Book 4) by Corinne Michaels – January 27th 2026
- Look After You by AJ Nicole | Jan 27, 2026
- Mortal Remains (Skeleton Island Series Book 1) by Kaylea Cross – January 27th 2026
Sincerely, Mr. Braden: Seth Braden (The Bradens at Ridgeport Book 2) by Melissa Foster – January 28th 2026- Duke with a Duchess (Wicked Dukes Society Book 5) by Scarlett Scott – January 29th 2026
- Ziggy’s Voice (The Wilde Men Book 2) by Saxon James – January 29th 2026
- Villain of My Heart (A Librarian’s Guide to Witchery Book 2) by Shelby Rhodes – January 29th 2026
- Best Kind of Trouble: A Spicy Romantic Comedy (Babes of Brewing – Spicy version Book 3) by Angela Casella – January 29th 2026
- Snow: Boston Bolts Hockey by Brittanée Nicole – January 30th 2026
- Guarded (Hopeless Blessed Book 3) by Lark Taylor – January 31st 2026
- Forbidden Heart (The Hearts of Sawyers Bend Book 9) by Ivy Layne – January 31st 2026
- The Silver Lake Hotel: A Sweet, Small Town Southern Romance (Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman Book 8) by Anne-Marie Meyer – January 31st 2026
- Starbound Souls (The Nexus Series Book 5) by G. Bailey – January 31st 2026
- Lure of Lightning (The Firestone Academy Book 4) by Hannah Haze – January 31st 2026
- Wicked Altar: A Dark Irish Mafia Arranged Marriage Romance (The McCarthy Family Legacy) by Jane Henry – January 31st 2026
- Newport Nanas (Newport Beach Series Book 10) by Cindy Nichols – January 31st 2026
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