HAPPY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! AND HOLY MOLY BIGGEST LIST IN WEEKS!! YAY US!! OVER 45 NEW BOOKS between yesterday’s & today’s list and all of our favorite tropes are here!
BLURB JOLTS & STAND OUTS: Only on Gameday by Kristen Callihan (<— fake dating a football star) Love Me, Love Me: Magnetic Hearts: Book One, Part One by Stefania S (<— BLURB JOLT!! It’s gonna be a movie & it sounds right up our old indie days!!! BAD BOY ANGST!!), Axe and Grind by Taylor Hutton (<— When the gorgeous, reclusive billionaire makes her an offer—fake date him so he can launch his groundbreaking AI dating app—Josie’s in no position to refuse...), Jealous Rage (Monsters Within Book 2) by Sav R. Miller <— TEACHER STUDENT ROMANCE (forbiddeny!!), The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave <— PSYCH-THRILLER SEQUEL!, Dark Joy (A Carpathian Novel Book 39) by Christine Feehan (she doesn’t want to be his mate). P.S. There are sooooo many more that sound amazing too.
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Love Me, Love Me: Magnetic Hearts: Book One, Part One by Stefania S <— ANGSTY ROMANCE ALERT!! “...For June, who prefers to hole up in her room at parties and watch true crime documentaries on Netflix, making friends is not easy. Especially in her senior year of high school. And yet, unexpectedly, her classmates seem to take an immediate liking to her—that is, everyone except James Hunter. Handsome, but with a notorious reputation, the dark-haired James has a dark and tormented past that only fuels his legend. He’s reckless, rude, lives on the edge, and embodies the very things June should stay away from. However, something about him pulls her towards him...”
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The Storm: A Novel by Rachel Hawkins <— PSYCH-THRILLER! “...St. Medard’s Bay, Alabama is famous for three things: the deadly hurricanes that regularly sweep into town, the Rosalie Inn, a century-old hotel that’s survived every one of those storms, and Lo Bailey, the local girl infamously accused of the murder of her lover, political scion Landon Fitzroy, during Hurricane Marie in 1984. When Geneva Corliss, the current owner of the Rosalie Inn, hears a writer is coming to town to research the crime that put St. Medard’s Bay on the map, she’s less interested in solving a whodunnit than in how a successful true crime book might help the struggling inn’s bottom line. But to her surprise, August Fletcher doesn’t come to St. Medard’s Bay alone. With him is none other than Lo Bailey herself…”
The Perfect Replacement (Thistler Thrillers Book 3) <— DOMESTIC THRILLER “…Her daughter vanished without a trace, and everyone with the skills to find her has something to hide. Three years of peaceful co-parenting convinced Finley that Calvin had finally changed. Then he married Willa. Beautiful, devoted, and strangely eager to bond with Finley’s daughter Campbell—Willa seems too good to be true. When Calvin starts pushing for extended custody and overseas trips, Finley’s maternal instincts scream danger. But is the threat coming from Calvin, or from the woman who’s replaced her in every way? Then Campbell vanishes during a shopping trip with Willa...”
Only on Gameday by Kristen Callihan <— FAKE FIANCE WITH THE FOOTBALL STAR!! “…August Luck is on the brink of greatness: top NFL draft pick, a great team, multiple corporate sponsorships, but he keeps messing it up with bonehead moves. After his latest shenanigan goes viral, everyone is telling him to get his act together. Penelope Morrow grew up with August. Their mothers were best friends. Unfortunately, Pen always fled the room with a look of disapproval on her pretty face whenever August was around. But Pen has a problem too: she inherited her grandparent’s house and can’t pay the estate tax. On a whim, August decides a temporary public engagement is the solution to both their problems—he’ll pay her taxes, and she’ll help his image. Win-win...”
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Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet <— YA THRILLER “…When Beth March is found dead in the woods on New Year’s Day, her sisters vow to uncover her murderer. Suspects abound. There’s the neighbor who has feelings for not one but two of the girls. Meg’s manipulative best friend. Amy’s flirtatious mentor. And Beth’s lionhearted first love. But it doesn’t take the surviving sisters much digging to uncover motives each one of the March girls had for doing the unthinkable. Jo, an aspiring author with a huge following on social media, would do anything to hook readers...”
Frost Bitten (A Juli Butler Mystery Book 4) by Barbara Witek <— COZY MYSTERY “…Small town. Big secrets. Deadly cold. It’s bake sale season in New Hope, and Juli Butler’s got her hands full whipping up cookies for the church fundraiser. But when a fire at Oliver’s new restaurant reveals a frozen corpse, her plans—and her peace of mind—go up in smoke. The victim? A man with ties to Juli’s late father and questions no one wants answered. Before Juli can piece together the truth, tragedy strikes closer to home...”
Axe and Grind by Taylor Hutton <— DARK ROMANCE!! “…In this decadently dark romance, a virtual dating experiment spins into a deadly web of obsession, greed, love, and passion. Josie Greene has always been a glass half-full kind of girl. But after a messy breakup, she’s broke, betrayed, and barely getting by. Even her trusted tarot cards point to chaos in her future. And they’re right: Axe MacKenzie needs her help. As part of the tech CEO’s latest covert mission, Axe has been developing a simulator to create any user’s “Perfect Match,” and bubbly Josie is the ideal woman to test his product. When the gorgeous, reclusive billionaire makes her an offer—fake date him so he can launch his groundbreaking AI dating app—Josie’s in no position to refuse...”
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Drive Me Crazy by Lizzy Dent <— FORMULA 1 RACECAR DRIVER “…Sparks fly when an up-and-coming team principle and her new hot-shot driver—and former childhood crush—are forced to work together to save their careers and team in this deliciously winning Formula 1 romance. Can they navigate the twists and turns of love without crashing and burning? As one of the first female team principles in Formula 1, Chloe Coleman is determined to prove herself and transform her failing team from underdogs to champions. Nothing can ruin her strategy—except maybe the surprising new addition of a cocky, top-tier driver who’s lost his edge. And he just so happens to be her estranged childhood crush who still sends her heart racing…”
Track of Courage (Call of the Wild Book #1) by Susan May Warren <— HER PLANE IS HIJACKED!! “…A hijacked plane. A pursuing killer. And a K9’s instinct to help them make it out alive. Pop singer Keely Williams’s search for her biological mother in Alaska has been painfully unsuccessful. Now she just wants to escape this wild frontier and never look back. But when her plane is hijacked, she’s suddenly plunged into a race against not only an Alaskan blizzard but also a killer who’s on her tail...”
Love Hard: a Billionaire in a Small Town Romance (Colorado Club Billionaires Book 3) by Louise Bay <— HIS MOTHER’S BEEN TRYING TO FIND HIM A SUITABLE WIFE “…My mother’s been trying to find me a “suitable” wife for years. So naturally, I fall for a woman who couldn’t care less about any of it. Iris Williams. I first saw her at the New York City Ballet—crying in the stalls like the music had cracked her open. She didn’t know who I was. She wasn’t performing for anyone. She was just… real. One night with her, and I remembered what it felt like to actually breathe. Then she disappeared. Months later, I find her again—on a fruit farm in the middle of Colorado, hurling raspberries at me like she’s auditioning for a food fight. Turns out, Iris is smart, stubborn, and not remotely impressed by a billionaire with a trust fund and an overbearing mother. She makes me laugh. She makes me think. And for the first time in my life, I want something that isn’t written in my family’s history books. But old money comes with old rules…”
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Meet the Newmans: A Novel by Jennifer Niven <— AMERICA’S FAVORITE TV FAMILY HAS SECRETS… “...For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favorite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselves. But now it’s 1964, and the Newmans’ idealized apple-pie perfection suddenly feels woefully out of touch. Ratings are in free fall, as are the Newmans themselves. Del is keeping an explosive secret from his wife, and Dinah is slowly going numb—literally. Steady, stable Guy is hiding the truth about his love life, and the charmed luck of rock ‘n roll idol Shep may have finally run out. When Del—the creative motor behind the show—is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to take matters into her own hands...”
Love Goes Viral by Alexander Berman, Camille Stochitch & Estelle Laure <— POP STAR & HER FAKE RELATIONSHIP WITH A SMALL TOWN BOY!! “…An aspiring pop star crafts a fake relationship with a small-town boy to rehab her image, until her ex and her real feelings get in the way in this sweeping romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter. Love Thompson went viral. Now she has it all—fifty million followers, brand deals, a Hollywood address, and the fast track to the music career she’s always dreamed of—until…she doesn’t. After Love takes the blame for her influencer boyfriend’s mistake, the fallout goes more viral than the video that rocketed her to fame. By the next morning, she’s already lost sponsorships, ten million followers, and her debut single. Love needs to rehab her image, and that means dating someone a little more homegrown...”
Jealous Rage (Monsters Within Book 2) by Sav R. Miller <— TEACHER STUDENT ROMANCE “…Forbidden Fruit Never Tasted So Sweet Professor Sutton Dupont’s tenure at Avernia College is as complicated as his family’s bloody history, but when the most irresistible temptation he’s ever faced slinks into his classroom, Sutton finds himself desperate enough to risk it all. After years trying to make a name for herself in Hollywood, Elle Anderson winds up a college freshman at twenty-five, running from her past and lying to everyone she knows. Especially the green-eyed professor whose forbidden kiss has her starving for more. Sutton knows he should stay away. But Elle stirs a hunger he can’t suppress...”
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Chasing Dreams: Three Dreamy Stories by Carolyn Brown <— STORY BUNDLE!! **3 stories for the price of 1!** New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown pens three contemporary love stories of fun, adventure, matchmaking, and romance.
Definitely Maybe Not a Detective: A Novel (The Wyatt Investigations Mysteries Book 1) by Sarah Fox <— ROMCOM MYSTERY! “…In this delightfully charming rom-com mystery, a woman becomes accidentally entangled in a murder investigation (and with a handsome stranger) when her fake detective agency is enlisted to solve a real homicide. Emersyn Gray is definitely not a detective. Really, she’s an unemployed twenty-eight-year-old raising her beloved niece in the only place she can afford after her ex-boyfriend ran off with her life savings: a run-down, seniors-only apartment complex that was desperate for tenants. But never fear—her wild best friend has the perfect plan to get Emersyn back on her feet and stick it to her thieving ex: scare him into returning her money by hiring a private investigator to prove he stole it. Only, there won’t be an actual detective, just a fabricated business card from Wyatt Investigations . . . and a ridiculously hot stranger, who steps in to play the part—a stranger whose name is, coincidentally, Wyatt…”
Wolf’s Songbird: A Slow Burn Forbidden Love MC Romance (Mountain River MC Book 2) by Cala Riley <— BIKER ROMANCE!! “…A dark, emotional motorcycle club romance tangled in guilt, survival, and the kind of love that cuts deep. She escaped with her life—now she has to survive the aftermath. Aspen endured what no one should ever face. But survival came at a price, and the weight of what she did haunts her every day. She wants to move on. But Asher won’t let her. He reminds her of the past, yet he is the only one who brings her peace. Asher lost everything to protect the one girl he can’t have. Now, he’s crossing lines he swore he never would, sinking deeper into a world he hates, because keeping Aspen safe means sacrificing more than just his morals...”
Cruel Summer (The Taylors Version #2) by Elizabeth Eulberg <— YA FRIENDSHIP!! “…Four girls, all named Taylor, make for one unforgettable friendship! International bestseller Elizabeth Eulberg follows four stories of first love, friendship, and heartbreak. Don’t miss the sister novel, Jen Calonita’s The Taylors! The Taylors — Teffy, Tay, TS, and Taylor — have survived their first year of high school and can’t wait for summer to start. But the drama doesn’t go away just because they want it to. It turns out that Teffy’s been keeping a massive secret from her parents. Tay’s supposed to spend the summer performing with her new band, but it’s not the rockstar life she expected. Taylor’s past comes back to haunt her while working at summer camp. And TS gets to spend the summer in London with Gemma’s very fancy family . . . who doesn’t approve of her…”
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The Star Society: A Historical Novel by Gabriella Saab <– HISTORICAL WARTIME FICTION “…Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn, this gripping story follows two extraordinary sisters as they reunite after World War II, embarking on a journey of justice, survival, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. A new name, a new country, and a coveted title as Hollywood’s newest rising star: by 1946, actress Ada Worthington-Fox has discarded the life she left in war-torn Arnhem, where she worked for the Dutch resistance before Gestapo imprisonment prompted her to flee after release. But that life is thrust back into the spotlight when Ingrid–the sister she believed dead–shows up on her doorstep…”
The Odds of You: A Novel by Kate Dramis <— COMEDY ROMANCE PAPARAZZI MISTAKES HER FOR HIS GIRLFRIEND “...Sage Collins knows a thing or two about odds. A year ago, she was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn’t sure she’ll ever write a novel again. But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position. That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend...”
The Invisible Woman: A Thriller by James Patterson & Susan DiLallo <— PSYCH-THRILLER!! “…From New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, an undercover FBI agent investigates a family with suspected ties to organized crime—by posing as their live-in nanny. No one sees her, but she sees everything. Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI. Now decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable. Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organized crime…”
Remember That Day (A Ravenswood Novel Book 5) by Mary Balogh <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE “…A soldier and a pacifist make the unlikeliest of pairs, but when passion sparks, there’s nothing that can prevent their love from igniting. Winifred Cunningham, the adopted daughter of a portrait painter, hopes that her new close friend, Owen Ware, will soon ask for her hand in marriage. But when Owen introduces Winifred to his elder brother Nicholas, the late Earl of Stratton’s second son, the slow burn between them begins. Nicholas is a cavalry colonel—a hardened soldier whom Winifred at first despises. She finds him intimidating and cruel-looking, while he finds her strange and startlingly forthright...”
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The Cheerleader: A Novel by Marina Evans <— SPORTS THRILLER!! “…Everyone wants to be a Dallas Lonestars Cheerleader, but fame can have a deadly price… The Dallas Lonestars Cheerleaders are untouchable. They are the epitome of glitz and glamour, reeking of hairspray and perfection. But everything changes when America’s Angel and cheerleading captain Jentry Rae Randall is found murdered in the squad’s locker room. Filmmaker Nikki Keegan has the opportunity of a lifetime. Brought in to document the Lonestars’ potential comeback after four disastrous seasons, Nikki is now perfectly placed to investigate the murder of the team’s iconic frontwoman. Nikki turns to cheerleader Shaunette Simmons, the deceased’s best friend, for help. As Nikki becomes closer to Shaunette, the more she suspects that Shaunette is hiding something...”
She Took My Baby: A totally unputdownable and gripping psychological thriller by Steena Holmes <— DOMESTIC THRILLER! “…I look after her children. But I know she stole mine… As a nanny for the wealthy Eatons, Trina watches every day as Rosalind Eaton cradles the baby close. Trina’s baby. The sweet little boy won’t settle—he never does in Rosalind’s arms. It breaks Trina’s heart to see the tiny tears falling down his fat cheeks. His glossy hair is light auburn, and straight. Nothing like the Eaton family’s classic dark curls. Trina has been watching the Eatons for years. And what she knows about their dark past could be their undoing. Rosalind isn’t coping. She isn’t sleeping and she’s barely eating. It is Trina who rocks the baby in the dead of night, whispering soothing words of comfort. Surely Rosalind is just one step away from slipping up and revealing the truth Trina is so certain of…”
What Boys Learn by Andromeda Romano-Lax <— DOMESTIC THRILLER “…Over one terrible weekend, two teenage girls are found dead in a wealthy Chicago suburb. As the community mourns, Abby Rosso, the girls’ high school counselor, begins to suspect that her son was secretly involved in their lives—and possibly, their deaths. Abby doesn’t want to believe Benjamin hurt anyone. But she’s seen the warning signs before. Two decades ago, her brother was imprisoned for a disturbing crime—he was only a little older than Benjamin is now. And Abby has more troubling memories from her own adolescence that confirm what boys and men are capable of...”
The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave <— PSYCH-THRILLER SEQUEL! “…Laura Dave continues Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey in the riveting and deeply moving sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster and Apple TV+ show, The Last Thing He Told Me. How far would you go for a second chance? Five years after her husband, Owen, disappeared, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter, Bailey, have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together, they’ve forged a relationship with Bailey’s grandfather Nicholas and are putting the past behind them. But when Owen shows up at Hannah’s new exhibition, she knows that she and Bailey are in danger again. Hannah and Bailey are forced to go on the run in a relentless race to keep their past from catching up with them. As a thrilling drama unfolds, Hannah risks everything to get Bailey to safety—and finds there just might be a way back to Owen and their long-awaited second chance…”
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You’ve Lost That Livin’ Feelin’ (An Adam Parrall Mystery) by Nicholas George <— COZY MYSTERY “...Introducing Adam Parrall—retired drummer, vinyl record store owner . . . and amateur sleuth! Adam Parrall’s wild days as a drummer in a rock band are far behind him. Now semi-retired and running a record store in the sleepy town of Cordoba on the mid-California coast, life is considerably calmer, with pleasant surprises such as winning a lifetime achievement award (which Adam learns, depressingly, is intended for deceased artists). There’s plenty of life left in Adam yet, though sadly the same can’t be said of Righteous Brother tribute artist Barry Haddon, whose dead body is discovered by Adam outside a nightclub. Suddenly Adam discovers an exciting new hobby—sleuthing!”
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Order of Royals: A Novel (Blue Swan Book 2) by Jude Deveraux <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…The second book in Jude Deveraux’s spellbinding and unforgettable Blue Swan series weaves an intricate tapestry of fantasy and intrigue on the enigmatic planet of Bellis. Princess Aradella is trapped in the iron grip of her evil and powerful aunt, Queen Olina. Navigating the treacherous waters of political machinations and familial duties, Aradella discovers allies in unexpected places, including Tanek, a swansman with his own mysterious connections. Set in a world where royalty, magic, and mythical beings coexist, Aradella’s path is intertwined with that of Kaley Arens, an Earthling who becomes deeply entangled in the planet’s intricate social hierarchy, as she is faced with a choice between her homeland and newfound love...”
Dark Joy (A Carpathian Novel Book 39) by Christine Feehan <— SHE HAS NO INTEREST IN BEING BOUND TO SOMEONE “...Sarika Silva has come to Peru’s rainforest to learn about her family’s history and her own capabilities as a jaguar shapeshifter. What she finds is a dangerous world out of her nightmares, where jungle shifters and ravenous vampires vie for dominance and a gorgeous, lethal predator is waiting to claim her for his own. Tomas Smolnycki and his brothers have hunted vampires for centuries. As some of the oldest Carpathians, they are accustomed to seeing the world in unfeeling gray. So Tomas is ill prepared for the emotions that rise like a tidal wave when he hears Sarika’s voice. As his world bursts into color, he knows he has finally found his lifemate...”
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Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz <— FANTASY ROMANCE & THE BARTENDER! “…She’s a barmaid who doesn’t believe in fairy tales. He’s a prince cursed to live one. Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone’s princess. She’s too busy running the Raven’s Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate—ancient weapons of devastating power—since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets...”
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From Fear to Eternity (A Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery Book 17) by Amanda M. Lee <— COZY PARANORMAL MYSTERY! “...Hadley Hunter is living a great life with her fiancé and friends on a magical tropical island with all the crab legs and frozen margaritas in the world. Their only worry is a foul-mouthed parrot who seems to be stalking them. Then the unthinkable happens. Her grandfather disappears from his ranch, and the only clue is a symbol burned into one of the fields. While searching for him, Hadley is accidentally transported to a different plane … and her life is cast into upheaval. Not only is there a killer on the loose on that plane – one who wants Hadley’s magic to mount an escape so he can destroy what she holds most dear – but she’s also brought face to face with a ghost who looks exactly like her mother…”
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Like Mother, Like Monster (A Return to Magic Cozy Mystery Book 11) by Lily Harper Hart <— COZY MYSTERY FOR A MISSING CHILD! “…Thanksgiving is descending on Whisper Cove, which means turkey, stuffing, and the local children’s holiday pageant. What Rowan Gray-Davenport doesn’t expect is a missing child. Lana Davenport has made a new friend. Sadie has paranormal abilities just like her. Before Rowan can wrap her head around that and arrange a playdate, however, Sadie disappears from her bed. Who took her? More importantly, why? Rowan is determined to find answers. Every clue she unearths, however, only creates another question. It seems Sadie’s past isn’t as opaque as it should be for a seven-year-old. Her parents might not have adopted her legally, and the people she was born to are not the warm and fuzzy sort...”
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The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann Krentz <— FAMILY SECRET & PSYCHIC GRUDGES! “…The Harper and the Wells families have regarded each other with deep suspicion for four generations. The Harpers have been known to offer their psychic talents for less-than-legal purposes, and the powerful Wells clan has a reputation for playing both sides of the street. But for all the years of history and distrust between them, there is a mysterious pact binding the two. They share the responsibility for protecting a long-buried and very dangerous secret. Sophy Harper and Luke Wells are shocked to learn that her aunt and his uncle have been sleeping together—and now they are both missing. Not only that, but the last traces of them are at the scene of a murder soaked in negative paranormal energy...”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Main Character Energy by Kendall Ryan – January 7th 2026
- The Grumpiest Billionaire: A Road Trip Romcom (Small Town Sisterhood Book 2) by Pippa Grant – January 8th 2026
- Until Death: A Dark Romance (Queenmakers Series Book 2) by Nicole Blanchard – January 8th 2026
- The Exception by Vi Keeland – January 11th 2026
- House of BS & Lies (Don’t Date Him Book 1) by Lani Lynn Vale – January 13th 2026
- The Devil’s Daughter: A Novel by Danielle Steel – January 13th 2026
- A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan – January 13th 2026
Woman Down: A Novel by Colleen Hoover | Jan 13, 2026- Sweet Temptation (Love & Legacy Book 1) by Bella Matthews – January 14th 2026
- Empire of Reckoning and Ruin (Dragons of Tirene Book 5) by Nina Frost – January 14th 2026
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- Newport Nanas (Newport Beach Series Book 10) by Cindy Nichols – January 18th 2026
- Dauntry (The Bellamy Sisters Book 7) by Minerva Spencer – January 20th 2026
- Rubin (Mason’s Aces Book 1) by Dale Mayer – January 20th 2026
- Kimo’s Hero (Brotherhood Protectors Hawaii Book 8) by Elle James – January 20th 2026
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- Time Will Tell (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Hannah Bonam-Young – January 20th 2026
- The Friend of the Family by Dean Koontz – January 20th 2026
- 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
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