HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! HOLY MOLY LOOK AT MY BLURB JOLT LIST (and I could have added at least 4 more!!) Between yesterday and today’s releases, we have almost 50 NEW BOOKS to choose from. YAY US!!!
BLURB JOLTS & STAND OUTS: On the Brink of Bliss (Moonlit Ridge Book 5) by A.L. Jackson (reclusive hero & the single mom of 3 kids!!), Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood (Ali Hazelwood’s latest enemies to lovers!!), People We Avoid (Don’t Date Him Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale (Lani Lynn Vale’s latest!! He hits her with his truck and then decides he’s never leaving her life...), And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (the football star & the actress!!), First Date by Gemma Amor (PSYCH-THRILLER!! They are on a date & kidnapped together and held captive. Oooooh I read one sort of like that, and I loved it so I’m dying to try this one!), Evil is Forever (To Die For Book 2) by Trilina Pucci (comedy romance horror & it’s the sequel!!), You & Me and You & Me and You & Me (Time travel!! A bored married couple find an ability to go back in time!!), Trad Wife: A Novel (horror!! She’s so desperate for a baby that she lets a demon impregnate her…)
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- Margie’s Mini Book Review – The Birthday Betrayal by Constantino Fernandes <— she said it was bingeworthy!
- Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 02-06-2026 <— Did you miss it?
- Throwback Thursday: On This Day on Maryse’s Book Blog – February 5th… <— This one is my favorite list so far! Did you miss it?
- Reader Questions <— NEW ONES!!!! ALL of ’em! Our latest, solved and unsolved! I LOVE THESE ’cause it introduces us to new books + we get to build mimi-lists of guesses in specific tropes. And you know me. I LOVE lists!!
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➔➔ CONTEMPORARY JUST WENT LIVE:
On the Brink of Bliss (Moonlit Ridge Book 5) by A.L. Jackson <— RECLUSIVE HERO ALERT!! “…The last thing I expected when I found the trespasser bathing in my river was for it to be her… Daisy Adair has always been my dream girl. From when we were best friends in high school to finding her now. A gorgeous mother who shows up on my property with three kids in tow. But I became a recluse for a reason. The life I chose is full of wickedness and peril. The last thing I need is the object of my every fantasy invading my space and risking her life because of me. Only when she tells me she’s on the run from her ex, I promise to do anything to keep them safe, even marry her to protect her kids. That single kiss at the altar rips through every barrier, our passion unleashed. Now, living under the same roof blurs the lines I’ve drawn…”
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Royal Spin: A Novel by Scobie Omid Benway Robin <— SHE TAKES A JOB AT THE PALACE!! “…about a young American woman who takes a job at Buckingham Palace—where she finds herself tangled in a royal mess she might not be able to spin her way out of. She can handle the press…but can she handle the Palace? With the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy, or welcome, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes, displeased royal aides, and a risky new love interest—or two. Just as Lauren finds her footing at work—and with a charming royal reporter who may be more than just a press contact—an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career...”
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood <— ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS FORCED PROXIMITY!! “…Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her—and Viola has no idea why. When their bosses insist a wintery retreat is the perfect team-building exercise, Viola can’t think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No, thank you. But as the snow piles on, Viola discovers there’s more to Jesse than she knew, and heat builds in more ways than one...”
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Promise Me (Sinful Manor Book 2) by Sara Cate <— M/M ROMANCE! “…He let him get away once… Now he has seven days to get him back. Fifteen years ago, Declan Barclay left for uni with plans of becoming an artist and escaping his family’s heavy rule. What he didn’t expect was to meet a soft and enigmatic actor in desperate need of guidance…and a friend. Declan quickly took Colin Shelby under his wing and the two were inseparable ever since. That is until the night before graduation, when lines were crossed and everything changed. Now, after years apart, Colin is back in Declan’s life, but he’s not alone. He’s made a promise to marry someone else, and Declan only has seven days to win back the love of his life. There’s just one problem: His family is counting on him to pull this wedding off at Barclay Manor...”
First Date by Gemma Amor <— PSYCH-THRILLER BLURB JOLT!! ON THEIR FIRST DATE & THEY’RE KIDNAPPED TOGETHER! “…In this gory thriller by Bram Stoker award nominee Gemma Amor, a couple of lonely misfits on their first date are kidnapped and held captive in the remote wilds of the Norfolk Broads… will they be able to escape? Deciding to end years of loneliness, Amandine takes a leap of faith and enters the dating pool. After seemingly endless disappointments, it seems her luck has changed when she meets Connor, another lonely heart. What starts as a dinner date ends in a night that will change their lives forever. For neither of them knows that they are being watched by a killer whose primary target is happy couples. Soon, Amandine and Connor will find themselves fighting for their lives…”
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Keeping Zita (Rescue Angels Book 3) by Susan Stoker <— THE SPOILED ACTRESS & THE PILOT! “…She was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but had to hold out hope he could find her in time. Obadiah “Obi-Wan” Engle lives for his career as a Night Stalker pilot…but even the most harrowing job can become routine. So he’s thrilled when he’s hired as a military advisor on a Hollywood director’s latest blockbuster. But day one on the Norfolk set and he feels like a fish out of water—then he’s knocked further off-kilter when he meets female lead Carmen St. James. She takes one look at Obi-Wan and decides he’s going to be her bed warmer while she’s in town…whether he’s interested or not. The spoiled actress will have to get used to disappointment. Because someone else on set has already caught his eye…”
People We Avoid (Don’t Date Him Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE’S LATEST!! HE HIT HER WITH HIS TRUCK… “…All Birdee Calvert wanted was to be normal. She wanted the parents who didn’t divorce when she was a kid and make her life a living nightmare. She wanted the sisters who actually liked her. She wanted to live in a town where everyone loved her and didn’t have a single bad thing to say about her. That was not the life Birdee was given. She had the exact opposite life. The kind of life where she slunk through the grocery store with a hoodie on so no one would recognize her. The kind of life where men like Creed Daugherty didn’t give her a second look. After years of abuse and heartache, she built walls. Big, huge, thick ones that no one could ever breach. If she didn’t put forth the effort to get to know someone, she couldn’t be hurt. At least, that was the theory. She never counted on Creed Daugherty hitting her with his truck. Then, deciding that once he entered her life, he would never leave it...”
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Like Fire We Burn (Winter Dreams Book 2) by Ayla Dade <—- HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!! “...He’s finally back on the ice. But can he melt her guarded heart? Aria Moore thought that two years and two thousand miles would be long and far enough. But when she returns to Aspen to help run the family B&B while her mother is ill, her feelings for Wyatt Lopez come surging back. But he betrayed her, and she’s not willing to endure that kind of heartbreak ever again. If she’s honest with herself, she has to admit that she still carries a torch for the charismatic ice hockey player who once broke her heart...”
Maybe This Once: A Novel (Rock Bottom Love Book 3) by Sophie Sullivan <— SMALL TOWN OPPOSITES ATTRACT ROMANCE! “…Tired of living in the shadow of her famous parents, Charlotte Ashford gladly left behind a life of glitz and glamour to pursue her true passion: becoming a counselor. However, when a viral video upends Charlie’s plans, she wonders if the real key to discovering herself is through her late father. Grayson Keller has finally settled in one place, surrounded by family, and secure in his business. By his third summer as owner, Get Lost Lodge is thriving. Whatever happens, Grayson is perfectly content with his quiet life and careful heart. That is, until he meets Charlie, whom he can’t seem to get out of his head. On the surface, Charlie and Grayson have nothing in common, but they can’t fight their attraction to each other...”
Crimson Love (The Manor) by Brynne Asher <— SMALL TOWN ROMANCE/AGE-GAP/WOMAN ON THE RUN ALERT!! “…I’d like to say my story began when I almost accidentally killed Jett Parker Cross, but it started long before that. I wish I could kick this spectacle off with a “not to be dramatic” but it was. After all, Jett just had major surgery. The kind that includes a brand new, life-saving organ. Say less. Horrifying. Mortifying. And dramatic. It doesn’t matter how beautiful his soulful dark eyes are, or that I have to restrain myself from touching his thick, wavy hair. When he laid his hands on me to defend himself, I liked it more than I should have. It seems almost getting killed brings out the broody grump in Jett, even if he did face death on the regular as an Army Special Forces badass. I’m officially obsessed. But Jett has bigger issues. He’s the newest board member for Stonebridge Capital, and some don’t want him there. The last thing he has time for is me...”
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Ours Is a Tale of Murder: A Novel by Murphy, Nora <— DOMESTIC THRILLER! “….One quiet neighborhood. Three different families. Bound by murder. Klara never wanted the house with the white picket fence. Troy never wanted anything else. Nothing is quite right with this happy couple, but isn’t every home hiding something? Mary, the mother in the blue house, is cleaning out her son’s old room before she sells, haunted by the mistakes of her past and afraid of what her home has become. Henry, freshly laid off and back living with his parents, has plenty of time to watch everyone—especially wives. He knows something is wrong with the couple across the street. But then, nothing is quite what it seems, and sometimes you miss what’s right in front of you…”
Only Friends: A Novel by Lydia San Andres <— THE SCREENWRITER & THE MODEL “…rom-com debut about an aspiring screenwriter and a gorgeous model teaming up to create regency era thirst content for online fans. After being fired from her day job, unceremoniously ghosted, and facing a bad case of writer’s block, twenty-six-year-old aspiring screenwriter Mariel Rivera is one spilled coffee away from crying on the subway. When she’s rescued from a Times Square kerfuffle by a very handsome model dressed in regency costume, Mariel has no idea her life is about to change. Dashwood Bennet has been modeling for years, though recently, his current portfolio includes some more risqué shots…”
Hollywood Hookup by Christy Swift <— SHE’S TRYING TO LOSE THE GAME ON PURPOSE! “…A former movie star is thrust back into the celebrity life where she finds herself competing for a date with her longtime crush in this funny and heartwarming rom-com about second chances and rediscovering your true self. Once a teenage TV star, she’s reinvented her life. Now her very public celebrity crush has put her back in the spotlight. Josie Days has worked hard to forget who she used to be. Once upon a time, she was one of Mexico’s favorite bilingual teen stars—until one disastrous decision ruined her budding career. These days, Josie’s happy to keep things very off-camera as a makeup artist. That is until her best friend ropes her into a charity game show where the prize is a date with her forever celebrity crush: impossibly charming Irish “It” boy Sean O’Sullivan…”
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I’m Looking for a Man in Finance: A Novel by Sabrina Waldorf <— HE’S TRYING TO SABOTAGE HER PLANS “…Sparks fly when a journalist seeking the most eligible man on Wall Street goes head-to-head with the finance bro determined to get in her way. Journalist Hallie Woods has a new assignment: date the hottest guy on Wall Street and document every moment for the magazine she works for. The only problem? Finance bros couldn’t be further from Hallie’s type. But as Hallie reluctantly flirts her way through the Financial District, there’s one annoyingly handsome 6′5″, blue-eyed man who keeps getting in her way. James Rossi is a typical finance bro on paper but a hopeless romantic at heart. After being burned by an ex-girlfriend who used him for his money, he’s also fiercely protective of himself and his friends. So when he realizes the new regular at his favorite bar is flirting with his colleagues as fodder for an article, he decides to sabotage her plans…”
Nero (Blackhawk Disciples MC Book 1) by Chris Reilly <— BIKER ROMANCE “…My world is forged in brotherhood and unwavering loyalty. I live by the patch on my back. As President of the Blackhawk Disciples, every choice I make carries the weight of my club, my brothers, and my city. I don’t have the luxury of making mistakes. Especially now there is a traitor inside my walls and an enemy circling closer. Finding him is my priority. It has to be. Then my best friend brings Taylor into my life, she’s got a sharp tongue, and zero patience for my attitude. She’s not meant for my world but is too tempting to forget. When she’s hurt, my protective instincts ignite, pulling her in deeper...”
Still Into You by Connor, Erin <— ROCK STAR ROMANCE!! “…Two exes reunite for a make-or-break interview that will either bring them back together … or drive them apart forever. Sloane Donavan dreamed of being a rock journalist ever since she posted her first MySpace blog. Now, one journalism degree, a failed internship, and dozens of backstage passes later, she’s struggling to land a full-time staff position. So when punk rock’s most notorious and elusive frontman offers her his first interview in eight years, Sloane should be jumping at the opportunity—but taking it would mean reconnecting with the only guy she’s ever loved (and lost), Dax Nakamura. Unable to pass up a shot at making her name—and helping Dax clear the reputation that’s plagued his—Sloane agrees...”
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Sweet Fortune (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove – Book 9 by Clara Pines <— THE BILLIONAIRE & THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER! “…This small-town kindergarten teacher is about to make a Christmas bargain with a billionaire… Allie Lawrence has never cared about money. She grew up running around the family dairy farm with her beloved big brothers, treasuring all the joys in life that don’t cost a thing. But when she becomes a kindergarten teacher at the elementary school in small town Sugarville Grove, a project that could help her students captures her heart and her imagination. If only she could find the budget to help the children’s dreams come true. When a struggling student’s father steps in and makes her an unbelievable offer, Allie is too excited to overthink the conditions...”
The Cherry Crush Flower Shop: A totally uplifting and addictive cozy small-town romance (Maple Falls Book 3) by Harper Graham <— SMALL TOWN ROMANCE FAKE DATING!! “…Zoe Hart is right where she belongs: in the small town of Maple Falls, running her snug flower shop filled with the scent of rain-soaked earth, dried herbs, and spiced tea. But her oldest friend (and secret crush) Jackson is back too. And most of all, she longs to be in his strong arms. So when her hopelessly romantic mom bets on them being Maple Falls’ Couple of the Year, Zoe finds herself fake-dating the friend-zoned guy she’s always wanted… When Jackson returns from military service, even working on his llama sanctuary can’t heal him. But Zoe is the only person who can truly make him smile. He’d do anything for her… even pretend to be dating...”
And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips <— THE FOOTBALL STAR & THE ACTRESS “…a romance between a star quarterback and one of the country’s most beautiful—and misunderstood—actresses. After a mortifying—and very public—humiliation, Dancy Flynn is desperate to find sanctuary far from the crowd. But where can a washed-up sex symbol hide? How about making an unannounced appearance at the secluded lake house of the sweet, sensitive high school boyfriend she hasn’t seen in almost twenty years? But Chicago Stars quarterback Clint Garrett is no longer the kid Dancy remembers. Now he’s a gridiron superhero, still holding a massive grudge against her for breaking his teenage heart. With no room in his life for either complexity or distractions, he banishes Dancy to a refurbished old railroad caboose tucked away in the woods…and out of his sight. Except Dancy’s not good at staying invisible...”
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It’s All in Your Head: A Novel by Nordqvist, Sabina <— FAKE DATING AN OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDER! “…Your fake relationship shouldn’t come with chronic feelings. Skylar is done with offline relationships—especially romantic ones. Living with chronic illness means she’s heard it all before: unreliable, high-maintenance, too much. She’d rather spend her free time in her online chronic pain support group, and lately, she can’t help but notice Pike, the hot new guy with a penchant for broody poetry. When a chaotic night in the group forces her to pose as his girlfriend, she reluctantly agrees to keep up the charade in real life. Surprisingly, he’s thoughtful, sweet, and—most importantly—doesn’t flinch at the things that have scared others away. Fake dating gets a lot more complicated when she discovers Pike isn’t just some guy…”
Racing Hearts: A Novel by Ann Adams <— OLYMPIC ROMANCE!! “…Katherine Parker doesn’t just dream of rowing in the Olympics. She has a carefully crafted plan. With a strict training schedule, a meticulous diet, and no one else in her boat to slow her down, she’s as good as gold. Then her boyfriend breaks up with her at the starting line of a big race and Kath comes in dead last. She’s swiftly kicked off the team and out of the Olympic Training Center—the only place she’s ever felt at home. With one shot to win back her spot, Kath returns to her hometown to train with a new coach. The upside? Coach Adrian is hot. The downside? Instead of letting Kath follow her own training regimen, Adrian pushes her outside her comfort zone, urging her to try new things and let go of control...”
The Diamond Puck-Up (Dirty Puckers) by Lauren Landish <— HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!! “…A brooding hockey enforcer and a spirited jewelry designer find love—and trouble—when a stolen ring brings them together in this steamy romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish. NHL enforcer Griffin Mahoney has spent years protecting his team on the ice—and his heart off it. The one woman who makes his stone-cold exterior melt? His best friend’s sister, Penny Lee. But when a stolen ring entangles her with the Mob, Griffin’s protective instincts override his promise to stay away. As a custom jewelry designer, Penny transforms family heirlooms into modern treasures. She’s always thought her brother’s best friend was grumpier than a bear with a hangover—until she discovers the brooding hockey player’s hidden soft side...”
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➔➔ PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN
Evil is Forever (To Die For Book 2) by Trilina Pucci <— SEQUEL ROMANTIC COMEDY HORROR ALERT!! “…In this sizzling sequel to One Killer Night, a special effects artist and a hotshot chef put their shared past to the test to survive a stalker—and their feelings for each other. It’s been two years since Evie and Chase clawed their way out of the real-life horror movie that would define most people. They’ve finally moved on. Or so they thought. Evie’s doing special effects for a new slasher film. Chase is preparing to open his own restaurant. But it’s not work that’s getting to them—it’s each other. While Chase still has his heart-eyed sights set on Evie, she’s got hers on the nearest exit. And she’s dreaming up the best comeback to whatever annoying thing he says next...”
Secondhand Luck (The Shadow Age Book 2) by Harrison, Kim <— KIM HARRISON’S LATEST!! “…Against an ancient shadow with a deadly agenda, Petra Grady’s luck may be about to run out, in the next book in the enthralling contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels. It’s been months since Petra Grady bonded with the shadow Pluck. With the help of researcher Benedict Strom, she has made a place for herself at St. Unoc University as the first weaver to use shadow magic in a thousand years. But some are not happy to acknowledge the new shadow/weaver pair, and Petra and Pluck aren’t surprised when they’re blamed for every recent trouble. When a new weaver is drawn to St. Unoc, Pluck quickly realizes the novice magic user has not come alone…”
Meet Cute At The Boneyard by C Riggs <— PARANORMAL ROMANCE WE NEVER SAW COMING! “…Heather Delaney is the woman of my dreams and I haven’t been able to stop watching her. She’s perfect in every way. Beautiful, funny… murderous. From the moment I laid eyes on her, I knew I had to have her. She doesn’t know it yet but she’s mine, and I’m never letting her go. From the mind of CJ Riggs comes a paranormal romance you’ll never see coming. Filled with comedy, true romance, and real… deep… male yearning. He’s also tatted and super tall too!!...”
Trad Wife: A Novel by Schaefer, Saratoga <— HORROR!!! SHE LETS A DEMON IMPREGNATE HER! “…Every #tradwife needs a baby. She’ll get one at any cost. When Camille Deming isn’t cooking, cleaning, or homesteading in her picture-perfect country farmhouse, she’s posting about her tradwife lifestyle for her online followers. She takes inspiration from other tradwives on social media, aspiring to be like them, but Camille’s missing a key component: a baby. And contrary to what she posts online, things with her husband, Graham, have been strained. Pressured by her eager followers, Camille fears that without a baby, her relationship will suffer and her social media will never grow out of its infancy. When Camille discovers a mysterious, decrepit well in the wheatfield behind her house, she makes a wish for a baby. Afterward, she has unsettling experiences that she convinces herself are angelic in nature, and when she’s visited one night by a strange creature, her wish comes true…”
The Body by Bethany C Morrow <— SUPERNATURAL HORROR! HER MARRIAGE IS IN JEOPARDY! “…Mavis is afraid she’s about to lose the only thing she has: her husband, Jerrod. The man she’s always known was too good to be true. No one thinks she deserves him—not even after surviving the serial cheater they wanted her to stick by—and soon they’ll all find out they were right. Mavis is already unraveling when a brush with death shows her what real fear looks like. Soon, she’s under constant attack from all directions. As the assaults turn increasingly vicious and bizarre, Mavis realizes that Hell isn’t reserved for the afterlife. And sinner or not, no one is coming to save her…”
You & Me and You & Me and You & Me by Lloyd, Josie, Rees, Emlyn <— TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE!! “...Meet Adam and Jules. Married for nearly twenty-five years and stuck in a rut, their future looks, well, boring. Then Adam stumbles across a box of old mixtapes he and Jules made for each other when they were young and falling in love. He dusts off his vintage stereo, inserts one of the cassettes, presses “Play” …and the unbelievable happens. With the power to travel back in time, Jules and Adam can recapture the headiness of falling in love. But they soon realize that visiting the past could be as dangerous as it is addictive, because the temptation to change just a few tiny things is irresistible...”
The Lovers (Towerfall Book 2) by Cast, Kristin <— FANTASY ROMANCE! “…From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the House of Night series Kristin Cast comes a spicy and spellbinding light romantasy filled with tarot, banter, steamy tension, and a heroine caught between her toxic ex and a dangerously charming king who may not be who he seems. Gemma Summers is broke, burnt out, and about three weeks from moving back in with her parents. Her career has imploded, her confidence is circling the drain, and the last thing she needs is a run in with Alder Hawke—the dangerously charming ex who still haunts her dreams and could buy her a new life with just his pocket change. When a magickal tarot card sends them spiraling—literally—into another realm and they land in the steampunk inspired Kingdom of Cups, Gemma is forced to rely on the man who shattered her trust, broke her heart, and somehow still makes her weak in the knees...”
Throne of Nightmares: A Novel (Prince of Sin Book 3) by Maniscalco, Kerri <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! THE LIBRARIAN & THE PRINCE! “…When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear—a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine … until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book—but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world—with the worst, twisted prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story…”
Strange Animals: A Novel by Anderson, Jarod K <— HE DISCOVERS SUPERNATURAL CREATURES! “An ordinary man discovers a hidden world of supernatural creatures—and an unexpected home—in this enchanting contemporary fantasy debut. Green trips on the curb, falls flat into the street, and sees the city bus speeding toward him. And then . . . blink. He’s back on the curb, miraculously still alive. A five-foot-tall crow watches him from atop a nearby sign, somehow unseen by the rushing crowd of morning commuters. Desperate for answers and beset by more visions of impossible creatures, Green finds his way to a remote campsite in the Appalachian Mountains, where he meets a centuries-old teacher and begins an apprenticeship unlike anything he could imagine...”
A Slow and Secret Poison: A Novel by Lowkis, Carmella <— SHE’S OBSESSED WITH THE CURSE THAT SHE BELIEVES KILLED HER FAMILY “…1922, Wiltshire: When Vee Morgan accepts the job of gardener at a crumbling stately home in southwest England, she’s hoping it’s a fresh start. But Harfold Manor is shadowed by its own grief and the memories of long-faded glory, its rooms haunted by the only surviving member of the family, Lady Arabella Lascy. Vee is fascinated by her enigmatic new employer, a woman obsessed with the curse she believes has killed her family one by one and is coming for her next. Her only hope for escape is a local folktale: the elusive dancing hare that gave her ancestor its blessing and the house its name...”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Love Is In The Air: A Billionaire Single Dad Valentine’s Love Story (A Modern Vintage Romance) by Maya Alden – Feb 11th 2026
- The Grump Next Door by Kendall Ryan – Feb 11th 2026
- Obsidian Empire: A Vampire Fantasy Novel (The Firebird and the Wolf Book 3) by Elizabeth Hunter – Feb 12th 2026
- Christmas Encore (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove, Book 10 by Tess Thompson – Feb 12th 2026
- Forever Undone : An Enemies to Lovers Marriage of Convenience Romance (Forever Boston Book 1)by J. Saman – Feb 16th 2026
Crown of War and Shadow (Kingdoms of the Compass Book 1) by J.R. Ward – Feb 17th 2026- House of Ice & Shadows (Myths & Outlaws Book 3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – Feb 17th 2026
- Hide and Seek (Titan Protectors Book 1) by Cristin Harber – Feb 17th 2026
- Safe Haven (Triple Creek Ranch Book 1) by Kristen Proby – Feb 17th 2026
- Exacting Vengeance: FBI Strike Force Series (Book 2) by Tee O’Fallon – Feb 17th 2026
- The Hotshot by Piper Rayne – Feb 17th 2026
- His Temporary Fiancée (The Huxleys) by Nadia Lee – Feb 19th 2026
- Taylor’s Father by Penelope Ward – Feb 22 2025
- CODY: Sins of the Father (Evil Dead MC – SECOND GENERATION Book 9) by Nicole James – Feb 23 2025
- Cruel Summer (Kensingtons: The Next Generation Book 3) by C.W. Farnsworth – Feb 24th 2025
- Whiskey, Words and Whispers (Sweet Tea & Trouble Book 1) by Sawyer Bennett – Feb 24th 2025
- Dead or Alive: An Owning Vegas Spin-Off by Kylie Kent – Feb 24th 2025
- Behind Closed Doors (Kept in Paradise) by Shain Rose – Feb 24th 2025
- Manhattan Ruthless: Mason’s story by Sadie Kincaid – Feb 26th 2025
- Fake Shot (Leighton U Book 5) by CE Ricci – Feb 27th 2026
- Billionaire Unforgiven ~ Cole (Montana Billionaire’s #4) (The Billionaire’s Obsession Book 23) by J. S. Scott – Feb 27th 2026
- Wicked with Wands (The Witches of Hollow Cove Book 24) by Kim Richardson – Feb 28th 2026
- Manhattan Ruthless: Made by Sadie Kincaid – Feb 28th 2026
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