HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! A bunch of awesome new releases for us to choose from starting with these:
BLURB JOLTS & STAND OUTS: Game On: An Into Darkness Novel (An into Darkness Novel (Into Darkness Series) Book 3) by Navessa Allen (3rd in this dark romance enemies-to-lovers series), Killing Me Softly: A Novel by Jones, Sandie (domestic thriller – the perfect couple hit serious trouble…), Riding Out the Storm (Perfect Storm Book 4) by Carr, Mari (romance author’s second chance romance), Cinder Vale (Sins of the Zodiac Book 3) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti (The Zodiac series Spinoff!!), This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (Maggie the Undying Book 1) by Andrews, Ilona (the latest fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews!!
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Game On: An Into Darkness Novel (An into Darkness Novel (Into Darkness Series) Book 3) by Navessa Allen <— ENEMIES TO LOVERS DARK ROMANCE!! “…I hate that man. Stella might not believe in love at first sight, but loathing at first sight—no question. From the moment she sets eyes on Tyler in her tattoo parlor, she knows he’s the devil planning to make her life hell. Forced to play the part of his girlfriend and invite him into her family’s glittering circles, Stella quickly clocks Tyler’s ulterior motives. But love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and soon she doesn’t know which is worse: being blackmailed by a man who wants to ruin her, or that they can’t seem to keep their hands off each other…”
Game On (Into Darkness Series Book 3)
A Spot of Grace (Spotted Cottage Book 6) by Amelia Addler <— HER SINGLE DAD FIREMAN NEIGHBOR! “...Being a divorced, single mom had never been on Annie Thompson’s bingo card. But here she was, starting fresh on San Juan Island with twin toddlers and an elderly mom to care for. Romance? It wasn’t even a blip on her radar. Until she met the handsome fireman down the street and started rethinking everything. When mysterious threats against the fire department shake their small town, Miles and Annie are drawn together in an unexpected way...”
Swift’s Game (Saint’s Outlaws MC: Madison, WI Book 2) by Travers, Winter, Limon, Shelby <— BIKER ROMANCE!! “….Swift doesn’t play by the rules. Britta was never supposed to be part of the game. But when blood spills and secrets surface, she becomes his only weakness and the one thing he’ll risk it all to protect...”
Killing Me Softly: A Novel by Jones, Sandie <— PSYCH THRILLER! MARITAL STRIFE WITH THE PERFECT COUPLE “…THE PERFECT COUPLE Charlie and Freya used to be the picture-perfect couple. Happy and in love, Freya enjoyed a rewarding job heading up a charity’s fundraising efforts, and Charlie was fast becoming one-to-watch on the London culinary scene—if you couldn’t bethem, you wanted to be with them. A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY They had it all . . . until one night a devastating accident tears their lives apart, and they’re awoken by police at their door, asking whether they are aware that their car had been involved in a hit and run. A BITTER FEUD Torn apart by accusations and guilt, the trust that Freya and Charlie once shared is shattered as they turn on each other…”
Killing Me Softly: A Novel
The Perfect Girl (Detective Kat Ballantyne Book 6) by Maslen, Andy <— MURDER MYSTERY PSYCH-THRILLER “…How do you stop a killer no one believes exists? DS Kat Ballantyne wants to know why a perfect girl like Rosie Duggan would jump to her death from a multistorey car park. Everyone is saying she took her own life. But Kat is unconvinced. Girls like Rosie—bright, popular, well adjusted, and with her whole life ahead of her—don’t fall from tall buildings. Unless someone pushes them. When a second student dies the same way, Kat is the only one asking the hard questions. As she digs deeper, a disturbing pattern begins to emerge…”
Riding Out the Storm (Perfect Storm Book 4) by Carr, Mari <— ROMANCE AUTHOR’S SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!! “…There’s a legend surrounding the Storm family: one touch, and they’re bound to the love of their life – forever. But Maverick Storm stopped believing in legends the day Ella Decker disappeared. Once the girl who claimed his heart, Ella vanished after a summer of stolen kisses, whispered secrets, and first love. She left behind only a cold, cruel letter – one that shattered him in ways he refuses to admit. Now he hides behind a bad-boy reputation, runs his family’s small-town winery with his brother, and drowns everything else in one-night stands. Love? That’s for fools. Ella never meant to break Maverick’s heart. But under her father’s brutal rule, survival always came first. So she walked away…and stayed gone. Until now…”
Riding Out the Storm (Perfect Storm Book 4)
Taming Mr. Wilder by Collins, Kelly <— HE NEEDS A FIANCE FAST! “…From romance author Kelly Collins comes Taming Mr. Wilder, a fake engagement, grumpy sunshine, forced proximity standalone novel. Devney Sinclair thought she’d hit rock bottom when her grumpy billionaire boss proposed the most outrageous business deal of her career: pretend to be his fiancée to secure a multi-million-dollar investment. One fake engagement, a few public appearances, and she’d have enough money to finally quit her job as assistant to the most demanding CEO on Wall Street. Ronan Wilder knows exactly what he wants—Andrew Beauchamp’s investment and nothing more. He’s built his empire on cold calculation, not messy emotions. But when his “family values” investor starts asking questions, Ronan needs a fiancée fast...”
Cartel Protector: (Alejandro) (The Cartel Brotherhood Book 5) by Barclay, Sabine <— DARK ROMANCE ALERT! “…Dark cartel protector romance—A deadly heroine with a hidden identity collides with a ruthless cartel enforcer in this high-stakes enemies-to-lovers romance where seduction is a weapon, betrayal is only one lie away, and the most dangerous man in the room may be the only one who can keep her alive. This steamy romantic suspense delivers forced proximity, hunter-and-hunted tension, criminal underworld danger, obsessive attraction, dangerous secrets, and a possessive antihero determined to claim the woman sent to destroy him…From simmering tension to explosive desire, Cartel Protector is a gripping dark romance filled with deception, obsession, and lethal stakes. For readers who love powerful antiheroes, fierce heroines, and seductive danger wrapped in emotional intensity, this is a story that pulls you in fast and never lets go.”
Love at First Kill by Mary E Roach <— DARK ROMANCE!! “…A hit man conspires with an unlikely new partner who has vengeance on her mind in a riveting and emotional novel of romantic suspense by the author of We Are the Match. Contract killer Jack O’Sullivan has corrupt billionaire Cale Jacobson in his crosshairs—until a woman in red ambushes Cale first, ruining the biggest payday of Jack’s career. To make matters worse, Ava Cavalcante, with her haunted eyes and nothing-left-to-lose fury, isn’t even a rival assassin…she’s just a vengeance-driven ex-librarian with a cute dress and limited impulse control. Jack should walk away. Instead, he recruits her to help him finish the job. But Ava’s grief and fury run deep…”
Slash & Strangle (Serial Killers in Love Book 1) by Wolf, Adara, Phoenix, R. <— M/M DARK ROMANCE!! HE’S A SERIAL KILLER & THE TRUE CRIME PODCASTER! “...Ryker is everything you don’t want to meet in the middle of nowhere: dark, dangerous, and probably a serial killer. Scratch that: definitely a serial killer. Anybody with half an ounce of sense would stay away. Good thing I’ve never been accused of having any sort of self-preservation instincts, and murder is more of a turn-on than turn-off for me. There’s just one little problem. Ryker doesn’t want to see me again. He has no patience for “stupid brats.” His words, not mine. Too bad for him, I’ve never taken no for an answer. And if I need to leave a few bodies behind to draw his attention… well, I guess I’ve gotta become the star of a true crime podcast…”
We’re a Bad Idea, Right? by Walther, K. L. <— HER NEW FAKE BOYFRIEND! “…The business of love gets messy when two best friends decide to fake a relationship in this uproarious and swoony novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules. Audrey Barbour has had enough of following the rules. Eighteen years of being the perfect daughter—exceptional grades, enviable college acceptances, tame dating history—and still, her parents don’t trust her enough to let her study her passion, glassblowing, on a prestigious fellowship. So when her best friend Henry proposes an outrageous fake-dating scheme to win back his ex-girlfriend, it feels like the first step to shaking up her perfect life...”
We're a Bad Idea, Right?
Something About Her by Debbie Macomber <— TWO ROMANCES!! “…Two uplifting romances from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber that will make you believe in love! Heartsong After experiencing a personal loss, Skye Garvin has rebuilt her life around teaching, music and helping others. Her playful, generous spirit brings sunshine to the hospital where she volunteers. But the unexpected arrival of patient Jordan Kiley catches her completely off guard! His grumpy refusal to accept help challenges her compassion even as his piercing gray eyes and commanding presence threaten her heart. But Jordan holds secrets that could shatter her trust forever. Is Skye ready to risk everything for a second chance at love? Love Thy Neighbor For weeks, Lesley Brown had been counting down the days, curious and excited about the arrival of her new neighbor. With their duplex being the only house for miles, she couldn’t help but hope the new tenant would be a friend. But when she met Cole Daniels, hope turned into something far more complicated. Cole was everything she didn’t expect—sharp-tongued, standoffish, infuriatingly cryptic…”
The Fourth Wife by Hamilton, Linda <— DARK ROMANCE & RESENTMENTS FROM THE SISTER WIVES “…Hazel Russon’s life in 1882 Utah territory is defined by three things: the Mormon church, polygamy, and the men who control both. She knows she’s supposed to suppress her sinful dreams of a monogamous life with her sweetheart, and her desire for the freedom to play her beloved piano. Every Mormon woman’s duty is to live obediently and meekly, devoted to her husband and her calling as a sister wife. Her eternal salvation depends upon it. Commanded to become the fourth wife of a man she’s never met, Hazel is relieved that Jacob Manwaring is attentive and handsome. However, she is shocked to discover that instead of living separately as is custom, all of Jacob’s wives and children live in the same house—a large, dilapidated manor that inexplicably fills Hazel with dread. Despite Jacob’s tenderness, Hazel senses dark secrets and resentments among her sister wives...”
The Scoundrel and the Siren: A Novel (Princes of London Book 2) by Christy Carlyle <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE “...In the next installment of the swoon-worthy Princes of London series, Christy Carlyle takes readers on a heart-pounding hunt through Norfolk where a legendary treasure hunter and a fierce local woman battle over a Viking hoard, each determined to claim it for their own—and neither willing to lose their heart in the process… Dominic Prince is passionate, tenacious, and determined to carve out a legendary name for himself—just like his famous treasure-hunting father. When an American tycoon funds his expedition to uncover a Viking hoard in Norfolk and ship it across the Atlantic, Dominic sees his chance to claim glory. If he can unearth a treasure trove so magnificent it lands him on the front pages of newspapers in both England and America, his success will finally be undeniable…”
Tilly and the Unreformed Rake (Shadows and Silk Book 8) by Sofie Darling <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE “…She’s not Cinderella… For one magical night, Tilly Birdwell wants to drink champagne, flirt with handsome gentlemen, and dance until just before the stroke of midnight. And she’s the belle of the ball, until luck throws an unreformed rake into her path and sends her running… He’s no Prince Charming…Lord Rhys Osborne has a single wish—to win back the one thing tethering him to his worst mistake. When a bubbly blonde ruins everything, he’s ready to chase her across England. But he’s not ready for what happens when he catches her…”
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Cinder Vale (Sins of the Zodiac Book 3) by Peckham, Caroline, Valenti, Susanne <— FANTASY ROMANCE! “…Fate doesn’t favour the wicked in the highly anticipated third installment in this brand new spin off series to the Booktok phenomenon, the Zodiac Academy series, from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. From the Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors with over 15 million books sold Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti. The wild is calling. The war is raging. Our leaders are lying. And I’m starting to play treason all too often in my dreams. The land is rife with secrets which whisper to me on the wind and the destiny I had so long desired is souring now that I’ve claimed it…”
Cinder Vale (Sins of the Zodiac Book 3)
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (Maggie the Undying Book 1) by Andrews, Ilona <— ILONA ANDREW’S LATEST IS LIVE!! “…Outlander meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews. When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn’t take her long to recognize Kair Toren, a city she knows intimately from the pages of the famously unfinished dark fantasy series she’s been obsessively reading and re-reading while waiting years for the final novel. Her only tools for navigating this gritty world of rival warlords, magic, and mayhem? Her encyclopedic knowledge of the plot, the setting, and the characters’ ambitions and fates. But while she quickly discovers she cannot be killed (though many will try!), the same cannot be said for the living, breathing characters she’s coming to love...”
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (Maggie the Undying Book 1)
Nothing Tastes as Good: A Novel by Luke Dumas <— WEIGHT LOSS TREATMENT HAS KILLER SIDE EFFECTS!! “…The nationally bestselling author of The Paleontologist and A History of Fear returns with a spine-tingling new thriller about a weight loss treatment with terrifying side effects. Retail worker Emmett Truesdale has never fit the Southern California mold of six-pack, suntanned masculinity. Over three hundred pounds, he carries the weight of his childhood trauma and millennial ennui around his waist and in his soul. After trying every diet under the sun, he remains stuck—in his dead-end job, in love, and in his body. Desperate for help, he enrolls in a clinical trial for a new weight loss product called Obexity. The treatment is as horrifying as the results are miraculous and as Emmett sheds pounds at superhuman speed, every part of his life improves overnight. Unfortunately, Obexity comes with some killer side effects…”
Nothing Tastes as Good: A Novel
A Widow’s Charm by Paxson, Caitlyn <— COZY MYSTERY! SHE HAS A NECROMANCER NEIGHBOR “…In this witty fantasy romance, a widow attempts to resurrect her dead husband by blackmailing her rakish necromancer neighbor—only to find herself falling for him instead… Lady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he dies unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde die along with him. What’s a widow to do? Potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead. Now he’s injured, destitute, and hiding out at the neighboring estate…”
Starside: A Novel by Aster, Alex <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…From Alex Aster, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark series, comes her first adult romantasy. Enter the world of Starside, where swords wield magic and power is not inherited…but claimed. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals—the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest to access a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance. As a child, a goddess set fire to her village, killing her family. Aris isn’t after the gods’ magic—she’s going to kill them. First, she must survive the Culling,..”
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Game On: An Into Darkness Novel
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Nothing Tastes as Good: A Novel
Cinder Vale: Sins of the Zodiac, Book 3
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Killing Me Softly: A Novel
➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Bloodsinger (The Fire That Binds Book 2) by Juliette Cross – April 7th 2026
- Shield of Sparrows #2 by Devney Perry | Apr 7, 2026
- Ryder (Lucky River Ranch Book 5) by Jessica Peterson – April 7th 2026
- Captivation Creek: A Small-Town Romance (The Haven Brothers Book 5) by Claire Kingsley – April 7th 2026
- The Ruler (Roman Republic Book 1) by Penelope Sky | Apr 7, 2026
- In Case You Didn’t Know (The Fitzgeralds Book 2) by Carrie Elks – April 7th 2026
- The Thin Brew Line (A Supernatural Speakeasy Cozy Mystery Book 20) by Lily Harper Hart – April 7th 2026
- Stolen Temptation: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Irish Kings Book 3) by Renee Parker – April 8th 2026
- The Revenge Mishap (The Revenge Club Book 2) by Jax Calder – April 10th 2026
Illusive (Crossroads Book 2) by Sylvia Day – April 14th 2026- Be The Full Problem (Don’t Date Him Book 4) by Lani Lynn Vale – April 14th 2026
- The Tempest Blade (The Bridge Kingdom Book 6) by Danielle L. Jensen – April 14th 2026
- A Pack for Spring (Cozyverse Book 3) by Emilia Emerson – April 14th 2026
- How Not to Fall in Love by Karla Sorensen – April 14th 2026
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