July 14 book releases are here, and it’s a stacked week. Topping the list: The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren, already sitting at 150k want-to-reads on Goodreads. Plenty more behind it. Let’s get into it.
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We Are All Guilty Here
Paperback Release
Author Karin Slaughter
Genres Family Life Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Women's Literature & Fiction, Southern Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series.
Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth.
Until the night of the fireworks. When two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites.
For Officer Emmy Clifton, itโs personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed helpโand now she must bring her home.
But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did.
Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding?
"Karin Slaughter's new series starts with a book that is a knock-out punch...My God. Sign me up for more." โ Dervla McTiernan, #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina?
The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel
Paperback Release
Author Ocean Vuong
Genres LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction, Asian American & Pacific Islander Literature
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Ocean Vuong returns with an achingly beautiful novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to alter Haiโs relationship to himself, his family, and a community at the brink.
Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and to reckon with the wounds that haunt our collective soul. Hallmarks of Vuongโs writing โ formal innovation, syntactic dexterity, and the ability to twin grit with grace through tenderness โ are on full display in this story of loss, hope, and how far we would go to possess one of lifeโs most fleeting mercies: a second chance.
One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to alter Haiโs relationship to himself, his family, and a community at the brink.
Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and to reckon with the wounds that haunt our collective soul. Hallmarks of Vuongโs writing โ formal innovation, syntactic dexterity, and the ability to twin grit with grace through tenderness โ are on full display in this story of loss, hope, and how far we would go to possess one of lifeโs most fleeting mercies: a second chance.
The Romance Revival
Author Christina Lauren
Genres Contemporary Women Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Big Books of Summer on Goodreads
Publication Date July 14, 2026
An unforgettable novel in which one fateful accident erases a troubled marriage from memoryโand love gets one extraordinary do-over.
Three years ago, Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Lucaโthe impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.
But now, Emery is consumed by her top-secret job, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge research comes to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.
Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule to bring him back. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together...all of it is gone.
It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery itโs her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she wonโt waste itโbecause true love is always worth reviving.
Three years ago, Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Lucaโthe impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.
But now, Emery is consumed by her top-secret job, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge research comes to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.
Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule to bring him back. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together...all of it is gone.
It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery itโs her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she wonโt waste itโbecause true love is always worth reviving.
A Resistance of Witches: A Novel
Paperback Release
Author Morgan Ryan
Genres World War II Historical Fiction, Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The year is 1943. Hitler's armies are rampaging across Europe, and the witches of Britain have joined the fight.
Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. But now, the Academy has joined the war effort, and Lydia is key to the cause: using her extraordinary craft to track down magical relics that could help change the course of the war before Hitler and his cronies can.
When a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with devastating consequences, the coven is left shaken, exposed and divided. Some have no interest in assisting a government that has persecuted them for centuries, no matter the consequences. However, rumours of an ancient book, a grimoire, that leaves a trail of death and destruction in its wake, convince Lydia that her mission has never been more urgent.
Making her way to the heart of occupied France, she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne, a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets; and Henry Boudreaux, a handsome Haitian-American art historian with a little magic of his own.
Pursued by enemies both natural and supernatural, they must find the grimoire before the Witches of the Third Reich can use it. For this book holds far more secrets - and power - than anyone had imagined...
Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. But now, the Academy has joined the war effort, and Lydia is key to the cause: using her extraordinary craft to track down magical relics that could help change the course of the war before Hitler and his cronies can.
When a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with devastating consequences, the coven is left shaken, exposed and divided. Some have no interest in assisting a government that has persecuted them for centuries, no matter the consequences. However, rumours of an ancient book, a grimoire, that leaves a trail of death and destruction in its wake, convince Lydia that her mission has never been more urgent.
Making her way to the heart of occupied France, she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne, a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets; and Henry Boudreaux, a handsome Haitian-American art historian with a little magic of his own.
Pursued by enemies both natural and supernatural, they must find the grimoire before the Witches of the Third Reich can use it. For this book holds far more secrets - and power - than anyone had imagined...
Hot Girl Murder Club
Author Ashley Winstead
Genres Family Life Fiction, Psychological Thrillers, Murder Thrillers, Serial Killer Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From national bestselling author Ashley Winstead comes a buzzy, bloody new thriller about success, sisterhood, and demanding justiceโฆby any means necessary.
Whatโs a girl got to do to get some fame, a few million record sales, and justice for murder?
Ten years ago, aspiring singer-actress Scout Sage lost the only thing that mattered: her sister, Georgia. Ever since Georgiaโs mysterious death at a Hollywood party, Scoutโs done her best to honor her memory, clawing her way through the industry and collecting a network of climbers along the way, fellow hot girls in stilettos with cutthroat ambition, a new Hollywood order.
But when a slew of targeted murders makes headlines across LA, all pointing to Scout as the killer, she turns overnight from a mid-tier pop star into the worldโs most famous (alleged) murderer. Now everything sheโs worked to buildโincluding the justice she wants for Georgiaโwill fall apart unless Scout can prove sheโs not guilty.
Meanwhile, the young and unusual detective assigned to her case, herself no stranger to tragedy, begins to unearth secrets not even Scout knows, let alone her millions of new fans. Particularly about the ways Georgiaโs death connects to an even older pattern of crimes long hushed over in Hollywoodโan old reign of terror that, if brought to light, could be the fuel that ignites a reckoning the world over.
Whatโs a girl got to do to get some fame, a few million record sales, and justice for murder?
Ten years ago, aspiring singer-actress Scout Sage lost the only thing that mattered: her sister, Georgia. Ever since Georgiaโs mysterious death at a Hollywood party, Scoutโs done her best to honor her memory, clawing her way through the industry and collecting a network of climbers along the way, fellow hot girls in stilettos with cutthroat ambition, a new Hollywood order.
But when a slew of targeted murders makes headlines across LA, all pointing to Scout as the killer, she turns overnight from a mid-tier pop star into the worldโs most famous (alleged) murderer. Now everything sheโs worked to buildโincluding the justice she wants for Georgiaโwill fall apart unless Scout can prove sheโs not guilty.
Meanwhile, the young and unusual detective assigned to her case, herself no stranger to tragedy, begins to unearth secrets not even Scout knows, let alone her millions of new fans. Particularly about the ways Georgiaโs death connects to an even older pattern of crimes long hushed over in Hollywoodโan old reign of terror that, if brought to light, could be the fuel that ignites a reckoning the world over.
Extracurricular
Author Rachel Lynn Solomon
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, New Adult & College Romance, Romantic Comedy, Special Edition Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
When a former pop star enrolls in college, the last thing she expects is A-plus chemistry with her psychology professor in this sexy and tender romance from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lynn Solomon.
Ramona Wilder has spent her whole life in the spotlight. After a hit kidsโ TV show, she transitioned into music, singing in arenas around the world and becoming an icon for millions of teenage girls. Now at age twenty-six, exhausted by the inhumane lack of privacy, sheโs doneโwith all of it. She wants a chance at normal, whatever that might mean for her. And sheโs starting with college.
Professor Nick Navarro is recently divorced but determinedly optimistic, allowing himself a very reasonable ten minutes per day to wallow. When his department calls a meeting about a celebrity enrollment, he plans to treat whoever it is like any other student. Except when Ramona blazes into class and causes an uproar, the typically easygoing professor is rattled, maybe for the first time in his career.
Ramona loves the way she flusters him, taking every opportunity to push Nickโs buttons, though what she really wants is to unbutton them completely. When a crisis brings them closer outside of class, they begin a tentative friendship amid an undeniable attraction. But Ramona canโt be so easily finished with her old life, and theyโll both have to confront their pasts if they want a chance at something real.
Ramona Wilder has spent her whole life in the spotlight. After a hit kidsโ TV show, she transitioned into music, singing in arenas around the world and becoming an icon for millions of teenage girls. Now at age twenty-six, exhausted by the inhumane lack of privacy, sheโs doneโwith all of it. She wants a chance at normal, whatever that might mean for her. And sheโs starting with college.
Professor Nick Navarro is recently divorced but determinedly optimistic, allowing himself a very reasonable ten minutes per day to wallow. When his department calls a meeting about a celebrity enrollment, he plans to treat whoever it is like any other student. Except when Ramona blazes into class and causes an uproar, the typically easygoing professor is rattled, maybe for the first time in his career.
Ramona loves the way she flusters him, taking every opportunity to push Nickโs buttons, though what she really wants is to unbutton them completely. When a crisis brings them closer outside of class, they begin a tentative friendship amid an undeniable attraction. But Ramona canโt be so easily finished with her old life, and theyโll both have to confront their pasts if they want a chance at something real.
In Stormy Weather
Author Chelsea Curto
Genres Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure Romance, Enemies to Lovers Romance, Small Town Romance
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From USA Today bestselling indie author Chelsea Curto comes an academic rivals-to-lovers romance about storm-chasing meteorologists during hurricane season in Floridaโperfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and B.K. Borison.
Nothing can rain on Quincy Monroeโs parade. Sheโs a woman-in-STEM with a PhD in atmospheric sciences, the host of a successful online weather show, and has one million followers on her meteorology Instagram.
Quincy has spent endless hours forging her path in this male-dominated field, becoming one of the best in the industry. And with a new job opportunity, nothing can derail her success. Except for the ill-timed arrival of Sebastian Dunn.
Sebastian is her best friendโs brother, her long-suffering academic and professional rival, and a flashy TV weatherman from New York City that everyone swoons over. Everyone but Quincy.
Over a scorching Florida summer and record-breaking hurricane season, Sebastian and Quincy are forced into close proximity. Setting aside their grudges to chase storms and stay alive is one thing, but can they weather the inevitable collision of their hearts?
Nothing can rain on Quincy Monroeโs parade. Sheโs a woman-in-STEM with a PhD in atmospheric sciences, the host of a successful online weather show, and has one million followers on her meteorology Instagram.
Quincy has spent endless hours forging her path in this male-dominated field, becoming one of the best in the industry. And with a new job opportunity, nothing can derail her success. Except for the ill-timed arrival of Sebastian Dunn.
Sebastian is her best friendโs brother, her long-suffering academic and professional rival, and a flashy TV weatherman from New York City that everyone swoons over. Everyone but Quincy.
Over a scorching Florida summer and record-breaking hurricane season, Sebastian and Quincy are forced into close proximity. Setting aside their grudges to chase storms and stay alive is one thing, but can they weather the inevitable collision of their hearts?
Lady X
Author Molly Fader
Genres Family Saga Fiction, Multigenerational Fiction, Women's Divorce Fiction, Women's Domestic Life Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets between three generations of women in this propulsive novel of female resistance and rage, sweeping from contemporary L.A. to gritty, 1970s New York.
Los Angeles, 2024. After learning that her A-List actor husband sent explicit photos to multiple girls on social media, Margot Cooper runs away from the worldโand the paparazziโby fleeing to her childhood home with her teenage daughter in tow.
But home isnโt the sanctuary Margot was hoping for. In a cardboard box in the corner of the attic, she finds damning evidence of an infamous urban legend, the mysterious vigilante โLady Xโโincluding a blurry newspaper photo of a woman who looks an awful lot like Margotโs mother.
New York City, 1977. In the midst of an infamous summer, Ginger Daughtry and her two beloved roommates are able to shield each other from the chaosโuntil one of them is assaulted. Astounded by the lack of response from police, the young women decide to engage in some light payback, signing their handiwork as โLady X.โ
Soon copycats appear, and a movement inspired by acts of vandalism against terrible men spirals out of control, with criminals running amok under the guise of the enigmatic โLady X.โ When a body is found fallenโor pushedโfrom five stories high, the hunt reaches a boiling point.
But Lady X has vanished into thin air.
Los Angeles, 2024. After learning that her A-List actor husband sent explicit photos to multiple girls on social media, Margot Cooper runs away from the worldโand the paparazziโby fleeing to her childhood home with her teenage daughter in tow.
But home isnโt the sanctuary Margot was hoping for. In a cardboard box in the corner of the attic, she finds damning evidence of an infamous urban legend, the mysterious vigilante โLady Xโโincluding a blurry newspaper photo of a woman who looks an awful lot like Margotโs mother.
New York City, 1977. In the midst of an infamous summer, Ginger Daughtry and her two beloved roommates are able to shield each other from the chaosโuntil one of them is assaulted. Astounded by the lack of response from police, the young women decide to engage in some light payback, signing their handiwork as โLady X.โ
Soon copycats appear, and a movement inspired by acts of vandalism against terrible men spirals out of control, with criminals running amok under the guise of the enigmatic โLady X.โ When a body is found fallenโor pushedโfrom five stories high, the hunt reaches a boiling point.
But Lady X has vanished into thin air.
The Gilded Blade
Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Genres Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Thriller Action & Adventure, Teen & Young Adult Siblings Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Romantic Mysteries & Thrillers, Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories
Publication Date July 14, 2026
ALL GAMES MUST COME TO AN END.In the stunning finale to the global phenomenon of the Inheritance Games Saga (over 6 million copies sold!), discover danger, riches, romance--and the staggering answers to long-brewing mysteries.
All games must come to an end. In this series-shattering conclusion, everyone is a player, long-held secrets are unveiled, precious threads are unraveled, and impossible mysteries are solved. In the grandest of games, there is so much to win--money, love, power, revenge--but there is also everything to lose.
The truth will be revealed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes' most masterful puzzle yet.
All games must come to an end. In this series-shattering conclusion, everyone is a player, long-held secrets are unveiled, precious threads are unraveled, and impossible mysteries are solved. In the grandest of games, there is so much to win--money, love, power, revenge--but there is also everything to lose.
The truth will be revealed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes' most masterful puzzle yet.
The Death Row Club
Author V.A. Vazquez
Genres Literature & Fiction, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense Thrillers, Murder Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
SOME THINGS RUN IN THE BLOODโฆ
A darkly twisted and wonderfully original debut thriller for fans of Riley Sager and Jessica Knoll โ at an annual weekend getaway for the adult children of serial killers, the participants begin to wonder if somebody's continuing the family tradition when one of their number turns up dead.
Plenty of people have lousy parents, but Nicola Fischer's father has just been convicted of murdering five young women, including her best friend. Fired from her job and hounded by reporters, Nicola passes the time by doomscrolling and drunk-dialling Greer Woods, the alluring host of the hit show To Catch a Killer, who cracked the case and turned Nicola's life upside down before disappearing along with her so-called 'best intentions'.
When an email from Greer finally shows up in Nicola's inbox, there's no apology or explanation, just a cryptic invitation. The Death Row Club is an annual weekend getaway for the adult children of serial killers โ and Nicola is the newest reluctant member. Desperate to escape her small town, she accepts the offer with barely a second thought, forging tentative bonds with her fellow club members, most of whom seem intriguing, and only slightly unhinged.
But when an uninvited guest shows up at their remote wilderness retreat, everyone is put on high alert, and the next morning paranoia turns to outright fear. Because one of their own is dead, and the rest of them are left with only one question.
If the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, which of them is the bad seed?
A darkly twisted and wonderfully original debut thriller for fans of Riley Sager and Jessica Knoll โ at an annual weekend getaway for the adult children of serial killers, the participants begin to wonder if somebody's continuing the family tradition when one of their number turns up dead.
Plenty of people have lousy parents, but Nicola Fischer's father has just been convicted of murdering five young women, including her best friend. Fired from her job and hounded by reporters, Nicola passes the time by doomscrolling and drunk-dialling Greer Woods, the alluring host of the hit show To Catch a Killer, who cracked the case and turned Nicola's life upside down before disappearing along with her so-called 'best intentions'.
When an email from Greer finally shows up in Nicola's inbox, there's no apology or explanation, just a cryptic invitation. The Death Row Club is an annual weekend getaway for the adult children of serial killers โ and Nicola is the newest reluctant member. Desperate to escape her small town, she accepts the offer with barely a second thought, forging tentative bonds with her fellow club members, most of whom seem intriguing, and only slightly unhinged.
But when an uninvited guest shows up at their remote wilderness retreat, everyone is put on high alert, and the next morning paranoia turns to outright fear. Because one of their own is dead, and the rest of them are left with only one question.
If the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, which of them is the bad seed?
Dominion
Author Jean Kwok
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the worldโor burn it down.
Fourth Wingโby way of Chinese mythologyโmeets The Hunger Games in a perilous world where a young woman with no memory and little magic may hold the key to uniting the Dominions and saving the mortal realm, from the New York Times bestselling author of Read with Jenna pick Searching for Sylvie Lee and Girl in Translation.
This deluxe limited first run edition features a cover with foil, designed sprayed edges, and gorgeous map endpapersโwhile supplies last!
โA page turner. Tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorousโฆDominion creates something entirely new.โ โBrigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy
In a world divided into four rival Dominions, power is everythingโand Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little bit of singing magic. When she wounds a massive battle tyger on her doorstep, she draws the notice of Blake Axefireโsupreme metal mage, leader of the royal tyger warriors, and the last man an Azure should trust. His sentence? Cast her into the Bonding, a brutal trial where tygers choose their riders and slaughter the rest. Surviving is unthinkable.
But survive she does. Now sheโs stuck on Blakeโs elite team racing to reseal the Anchors to the demon realm. With rebels striking, demons rising, and the Dominions at each otherโs throats, Rubi must unlock the truth of her magic and her pastโฆwhile resisting her dangerous attraction to the ruthless warrior who could be her redemptionโor her ruin.
Fourth Wingโby way of Chinese mythologyโmeets The Hunger Games in a perilous world where a young woman with no memory and little magic may hold the key to uniting the Dominions and saving the mortal realm, from the New York Times bestselling author of Read with Jenna pick Searching for Sylvie Lee and Girl in Translation.
This deluxe limited first run edition features a cover with foil, designed sprayed edges, and gorgeous map endpapersโwhile supplies last!
โA page turner. Tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorousโฆDominion creates something entirely new.โ โBrigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy
In a world divided into four rival Dominions, power is everythingโand Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little bit of singing magic. When she wounds a massive battle tyger on her doorstep, she draws the notice of Blake Axefireโsupreme metal mage, leader of the royal tyger warriors, and the last man an Azure should trust. His sentence? Cast her into the Bonding, a brutal trial where tygers choose their riders and slaughter the rest. Surviving is unthinkable.
But survive she does. Now sheโs stuck on Blakeโs elite team racing to reseal the Anchors to the demon realm. With rebels striking, demons rising, and the Dominions at each otherโs throats, Rubi must unlock the truth of her magic and her pastโฆwhile resisting her dangerous attraction to the ruthless warrior who could be her redemptionโor her ruin.
Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die
Author Mallory Arnold
Genres Slasher Horrors, Psychological Horror, Friendship Fiction, Psychological Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
One isolated cabin. One cheating boyfriend. One plan to get even.
When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain.
Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin.
Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one.
When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain.
Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin.
Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one.
The Intrigue
Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Genres Crime Thrillers, Historical Thrillers, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From the
New York Times
bestselling author of
Mexican Gothic
and
Velvet Was the Night
comes a sizzling noir about desire, danger, and greed, in which seduction is the ultimate con.
Handsome con artist Ulises has long charmed lonely women via letters to steal their money, but money is hard to come by in 1940s Mexico. Ulises knows his looks won't last forever, and he's desperate to get his hands on a real fortune.
He thinks he's found it when he captivates his newest correspondent, Perla, the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz. But when he meets her, he finds something he didn't expect. The woman has a niece, Inรฉs, who is as observant as she is desperate to escape her auntโs household.
When Inรฉs discovers Ulises' true intentions, she wants in on the scheme. Theyโll convince her aunt that Ulises is a great catch, Perla will marry him, and her money will vanish. Easy, fast and clean.
But Perla is not the desperate, silly spinster Ulises imagines. She harbors secrets. And although Ulises does not believe in true romance, Inรฉs is more alluring than he bargained on. Suddenly, a simple plan may become perilously complicated.
Venture into the streets of a small town where the patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust.
Handsome con artist Ulises has long charmed lonely women via letters to steal their money, but money is hard to come by in 1940s Mexico. Ulises knows his looks won't last forever, and he's desperate to get his hands on a real fortune.
He thinks he's found it when he captivates his newest correspondent, Perla, the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz. But when he meets her, he finds something he didn't expect. The woman has a niece, Inรฉs, who is as observant as she is desperate to escape her auntโs household.
When Inรฉs discovers Ulises' true intentions, she wants in on the scheme. Theyโll convince her aunt that Ulises is a great catch, Perla will marry him, and her money will vanish. Easy, fast and clean.
But Perla is not the desperate, silly spinster Ulises imagines. She harbors secrets. And although Ulises does not believe in true romance, Inรฉs is more alluring than he bargained on. Suddenly, a simple plan may become perilously complicated.
Venture into the streets of a small town where the patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust.
Foxx
Author Paisley Hope
Genres Literature & Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Special Edition Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Dark, sexy enemies to lovers MC romance. She's set on revenge, and the rival club president is her enemy no.1...
Mia Tyler is looking for revenge on the only man left with answers about her sister's death: the President of The Disciples of Sin Motorcycle ClubโAiden Foxx. There's only one problem: Mia's older brother Mason is a high ranking member of rival club The Hounds of Hell; if anyone finds out who she is or what she's doing her whole plan, and maybe her life, will be in jeopardy. She's determined to hate him, determined to get her truth and her revenge. But something about him draws her in and makes her feel things she's never felt before. When Aiden steps in to protect Mia from a psychopath, Mia gets a better look at Aiden's secrets, and the line between love and hate begins to blur.
Content warning: Violence expected with the life of an outlaw motorcycle club include but are not limited to torture, gun violence, murder, mild alcohol and drug use. Sexual triggers are not fully listed to conceal plot points and pivotal moments but are of a darker nature. Please check the author's note at the front for a brief list.
Mia Tyler is looking for revenge on the only man left with answers about her sister's death: the President of The Disciples of Sin Motorcycle ClubโAiden Foxx. There's only one problem: Mia's older brother Mason is a high ranking member of rival club The Hounds of Hell; if anyone finds out who she is or what she's doing her whole plan, and maybe her life, will be in jeopardy. She's determined to hate him, determined to get her truth and her revenge. But something about him draws her in and makes her feel things she's never felt before. When Aiden steps in to protect Mia from a psychopath, Mia gets a better look at Aiden's secrets, and the line between love and hate begins to blur.
Content warning: Violence expected with the life of an outlaw motorcycle club include but are not limited to torture, gun violence, murder, mild alcohol and drug use. Sexual triggers are not fully listed to conceal plot points and pivotal moments but are of a darker nature. Please check the author's note at the front for a brief list.
Forsaking Midnight
Author Emily McIntire
Genres Mythology & Folk Tales, New Adult & College Romance, Special Edition Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From the Queen of the Never After retellings comes a modern-day Lancelot & Guinevere filled with serious yearning, hate-to-love you vibes and a happily ever after
Some sins are worth the fall . . .
Lance Calloway fights when they tell him to fight. Bleeds when they tell him to bleed. Breaks when they tell him to break.
Six years in an unsanctioned cage, and the one line he's never crossed? Loyalty to his best friend, no matter the cost.
Then he's asked to protect .
Genevieve DeGrance didn't ask for any of this.
She came to Rosebrook Falls to be with the mayor's son. But nothing in this town is what it seems. Especially not the dangerous fighter who watches her every move like a threat.
She hates him.
He can't stand her.
And yet . . .
The more time Lance spends guarding Genevieve, the harder it becomes to remember she belongs to someone else.
And the more she uncovers about Rosebrook Falls, the more she realizes the only honest person in her life is the one man she's forbidden to want.
In a town built on secrets and lies, falling for each other could destroy them both.
But staying away might be the one fight Lance can't win.
Tropes
forbidden
enemies to lovers
best friends girl
forced proximity
he falls first
morally grey hero
protector MMC
slow burn with SPICE
Some sins are worth the fall . . .
Lance Calloway fights when they tell him to fight. Bleeds when they tell him to bleed. Breaks when they tell him to break.
Six years in an unsanctioned cage, and the one line he's never crossed? Loyalty to his best friend, no matter the cost.
Then he's asked to protect .
Genevieve DeGrance didn't ask for any of this.
She came to Rosebrook Falls to be with the mayor's son. But nothing in this town is what it seems. Especially not the dangerous fighter who watches her every move like a threat.
She hates him.
He can't stand her.
And yet . . .
The more time Lance spends guarding Genevieve, the harder it becomes to remember she belongs to someone else.
And the more she uncovers about Rosebrook Falls, the more she realizes the only honest person in her life is the one man she's forbidden to want.
In a town built on secrets and lies, falling for each other could destroy them both.
But staying away might be the one fight Lance can't win.
Tropes
forbidden
enemies to lovers
best friends girl
forced proximity
he falls first
morally grey hero
protector MMC
slow burn with SPICE
Die for Me
Author Shirlene Obuobi
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Black & African American Romance Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Vampire Romances
Publication Date July 14, 2026
โI'm obsessed.โ โAli Hazelwood
"I never wanted [it] to end...Stunning." โLyla Sage
What my eyes are showing me canโt be possible. Canโt be real. Because if they are, then I have to accept that Julian Conrad has been alive for a very long time.
Too long to be human.
A stay-up-all-night, smart, spicy romance following a doctor who finds herself falling for an alluring, much-younger man with a deadly secret
Seanโs not in the market for love. The only female, let alone Black, interventional cardiologist at her hospital, sheโs watched too many of her male colleagues divorce their first wives to marry younger modelsโand then thereโs the abusive relationship sheโs spent the better part of her early 30s healing from. Her passions are reserved for her best friend, her goddaughter, and her job.
Then she meets Julian. Brooding, beautiful and eleven years her junior. In short: A bad idea.
Julian pursues her in a way that sets off alarm bells in her mind, but she finds herself unable to resist their undeniable chemistryโeven starts fantasizing about him in dreams that feel altogether too real. They also have a lot in common despite their age gap. So, to hell with it: If men can date younger, why canโt she? But the more Sean gets to know him, the more impossible Julian seems: He has a depth and sorrow to him thatโs beyond his years, and sometimes thereโs a look in his eyes thatโs less than human, and leaves her feeling more like prey. Plus, Sean herself has been exhibiting odd symptomsโmemory lapses, a lack of restraint that's unlike her, persistent exhaustionโthat all trace back to Julian, making Sean feeling more than a little afraid. Whoโor whatโis she falling, irrevocably, in love with?
Extraordinarily transfixing, suspenseful, and addictive, Die for Me is nothing short of a seduction.
"I never wanted [it] to end...Stunning." โLyla Sage
What my eyes are showing me canโt be possible. Canโt be real. Because if they are, then I have to accept that Julian Conrad has been alive for a very long time.
Too long to be human.
A stay-up-all-night, smart, spicy romance following a doctor who finds herself falling for an alluring, much-younger man with a deadly secret
Seanโs not in the market for love. The only female, let alone Black, interventional cardiologist at her hospital, sheโs watched too many of her male colleagues divorce their first wives to marry younger modelsโand then thereโs the abusive relationship sheโs spent the better part of her early 30s healing from. Her passions are reserved for her best friend, her goddaughter, and her job.
Then she meets Julian. Brooding, beautiful and eleven years her junior. In short: A bad idea.
Julian pursues her in a way that sets off alarm bells in her mind, but she finds herself unable to resist their undeniable chemistryโeven starts fantasizing about him in dreams that feel altogether too real. They also have a lot in common despite their age gap. So, to hell with it: If men can date younger, why canโt she? But the more Sean gets to know him, the more impossible Julian seems: He has a depth and sorrow to him thatโs beyond his years, and sometimes thereโs a look in his eyes thatโs less than human, and leaves her feeling more like prey. Plus, Sean herself has been exhibiting odd symptomsโmemory lapses, a lack of restraint that's unlike her, persistent exhaustionโthat all trace back to Julian, making Sean feeling more than a little afraid. Whoโor whatโis she falling, irrevocably, in love with?
Extraordinarily transfixing, suspenseful, and addictive, Die for Me is nothing short of a seduction.
The Sins of Summer Daughters
Author Lo Patrick
Genres Coming of Age Fiction, Multigenerational Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Women's Domestic Life Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
"Four generations of women struggle with life in a small Southern town where the heat and lack of options are oppressive and snakes hide in the tall grass. Patrick's writing sparks with stunning observations and a flammable wit." โ Joshua Moehling, USA Today bestselling author of And There He Kept Her and A Long Time Gone
For fans of Dirt Creek and William Kent Kreuger comes a profound southern mystery from acclaimed author Lo Patrick. When her granddaughter is accused of murder, a woman must confront the buried secrets of a summer long pastโbecause she can try to forget, but the Georgia land remembers.
Meg Gregory never wanted to return to Tuskin, the small Georgia town she grew up in, as barren as the fields that surround it. But after her divorce left her wounded, she knew she had to quit running. Now, years later, as Meg watches her daughter and granddaughter navigate familiar dirt roads, Meg is bent on hiding from the memories that haunt her. Because she skipped town for a reason, and that reason runs deep.
But when Meg's unassuming granddaughter Lucy is suddenly charged with the murder of her boyfriend, everything changes. Meg knows Lucy couldn't have done it. Killing a boy will break a girl like that. She should know. She's seen it happen before.
As Meg fights for Lucy's innocence, memories from the past threaten to break free, and she's left to contemplate a different murder, a different dead boy, a different summer under the hot Georgia sun. And soon enough Meg isn't quite sure what is memory and who, in all of this, is innocent.
A moving rumination on memory, legacy, trauma, and small-town tension, The Sins of Summer Daughters is a masterclass in mystery paired seamlessly with an intimate character study you won't soon forget.
The Parisian Heist
Author Jo Piazza
Genres Mysteries, Murder Thrillers, Historical Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From the bestselling author of
The Sicilian Inheritance
and
Everyone Is Lying to You
comes a propulsive dual-timeline mystery drenched in art-world intrigue and brimming with family secrets, betrayal, and the intoxicating lure of power.
Emma, a struggling American artist in Paris, thought she had left her dreams behind when she took a job cleaning for the cityโs wealthy elite. Then she meets Stella Swanson, the widow of one of the most notorious art dealers in the business. The Swansons move in a world where billionaires, oligarchs, and heads of state pay fortunes for masterpieces. Drawn in by their dazzling wealth and the pull of a dangerously charming grandson, Emma becomes both a player and a pawn in a family battle to protect their empire and conceal its crimes.
In the late 1800s, the young widow Jo van Gogh inherits hundreds of paintings from her brother-in-law Vincent that the art world deems worthless. Determined to prove their genius, and to secure a future for herself and her young son, she becomes consumed by Vincentโs legacy. As her devotion deepens, a vanished painting and a thwarted love affair leave her unsure who she can trust and how much of herself sheโs willing to lose in the process.
From glittering auction houses to the idyllic canals of Amsterdam and the grand museums of Paris, the lives of these two women converge as Emma uncovers the Swanson familyโs darkest secrets and agrees to mastermind a daring heist inside the Musรฉe dโOrsay. The stakes have never been higher, and these women refuse to be written out of history, no matter the cost.
Emma, a struggling American artist in Paris, thought she had left her dreams behind when she took a job cleaning for the cityโs wealthy elite. Then she meets Stella Swanson, the widow of one of the most notorious art dealers in the business. The Swansons move in a world where billionaires, oligarchs, and heads of state pay fortunes for masterpieces. Drawn in by their dazzling wealth and the pull of a dangerously charming grandson, Emma becomes both a player and a pawn in a family battle to protect their empire and conceal its crimes.
In the late 1800s, the young widow Jo van Gogh inherits hundreds of paintings from her brother-in-law Vincent that the art world deems worthless. Determined to prove their genius, and to secure a future for herself and her young son, she becomes consumed by Vincentโs legacy. As her devotion deepens, a vanished painting and a thwarted love affair leave her unsure who she can trust and how much of herself sheโs willing to lose in the process.
From glittering auction houses to the idyllic canals of Amsterdam and the grand museums of Paris, the lives of these two women converge as Emma uncovers the Swanson familyโs darkest secrets and agrees to mastermind a daring heist inside the Musรฉe dโOrsay. The stakes have never been higher, and these women refuse to be written out of history, no matter the cost.
Make Nice
Author Ryan Effgen
Genres Humor About Law & Crime, Family Life Fiction, Humorous American Literature, Fiction Satire
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Sandwich meets The Wedding People in this irresistible comedy of manners as three generations of a familyโa snail scientist, a soon-to-be divorcรฉe, her teenage daughter, a hapless con man, and their feckless patriarchโdescend on a ritzy Lake Michigan vacation island.
When the Pickford siblings arrive at The Grand Hotelโa nostalgic tourist paradise of horse-drawn carriages, muddled cocktails, and white sweaters on the tennis courtโthey have every intention of spending the long weekend making nice. Pete, the nationโs foremost expert on gastropods (mollusks), is keen to wade around the lake in search of a rare and exciting Carthusian snail. Viv, reeling from the secret revelation that her husband is gay, is determined to put on a brave face for her daughter. And Corey, a charming, handsome grifter, has lucked into five pounds of cocaine he plans to sell to the first dumb rich guy he can find.
But when Pete falls for the alluring mother of a local kid, when Vivโs daughter gets up to teenage trouble, and when Corey finds the wealthy guests less interested in party drugs than golf clubs and waffle cones, the long weekend of family bonding veers into disaster. Why did their father bring them to this cushy island resort in the first place? And why does Corey, the biggest screw-up of them all, seem to be the only one who knows the truth? As secrets spill, old flames are fanned, and an innocent snail is crushed beneath the unrelenting heel of a hiking boot. In a story that is as sneakily wise as it is absurdly funny, Ryan Effgenโs debut shows how sometimes the people who bring out your worstโyour familyโcan also be the ones to bring you out of your shell.
When the Pickford siblings arrive at The Grand Hotelโa nostalgic tourist paradise of horse-drawn carriages, muddled cocktails, and white sweaters on the tennis courtโthey have every intention of spending the long weekend making nice. Pete, the nationโs foremost expert on gastropods (mollusks), is keen to wade around the lake in search of a rare and exciting Carthusian snail. Viv, reeling from the secret revelation that her husband is gay, is determined to put on a brave face for her daughter. And Corey, a charming, handsome grifter, has lucked into five pounds of cocaine he plans to sell to the first dumb rich guy he can find.
But when Pete falls for the alluring mother of a local kid, when Vivโs daughter gets up to teenage trouble, and when Corey finds the wealthy guests less interested in party drugs than golf clubs and waffle cones, the long weekend of family bonding veers into disaster. Why did their father bring them to this cushy island resort in the first place? And why does Corey, the biggest screw-up of them all, seem to be the only one who knows the truth? As secrets spill, old flames are fanned, and an innocent snail is crushed beneath the unrelenting heel of a hiking boot. In a story that is as sneakily wise as it is absurdly funny, Ryan Effgenโs debut shows how sometimes the people who bring out your worstโyour familyโcan also be the ones to bring you out of your shell.
To Drown a Witch
Author Lindsey Olsson
Genres Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Romantic Mysteries & Thrillers, Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers, Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witchโand an unexpected romanceโin this YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter.
In Orlonea, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn into each generation, she is the only person with magic running innately through her veins, able to wield magic with a single thought.
So when guards across the city begin to drop dead, gruesomely murdered by violent and vicious magic, everyone knows the Witch has returnedโand no one will be safe until sheโs killed.
Toran is the Princeโs Crown, the most highly skilled fighter in the Kingโs Guard. Tasked with the responsibility of leading the hunt for the Witch, Toran tries to focus on his assignment to forget the ghosts of his past. And after he learns of Nes, a thief with an uncanny ability to sniff out magic, he forcibly recruits her into joining his hunt.
As the two face deadly magic and otherworldly threats, their mutual dislike soon turns to something more electric, and they find themselves drawn to each other in ways theyโd never imagined. But the Witch is always a step ahead of them, and with bodies piling up, secrets threaten to come to lightโsecrets that could destroy everything from the fragile trust between them to the very city of Orlonea itself.
In Orlonea, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn into each generation, she is the only person with magic running innately through her veins, able to wield magic with a single thought.
So when guards across the city begin to drop dead, gruesomely murdered by violent and vicious magic, everyone knows the Witch has returnedโand no one will be safe until sheโs killed.
Toran is the Princeโs Crown, the most highly skilled fighter in the Kingโs Guard. Tasked with the responsibility of leading the hunt for the Witch, Toran tries to focus on his assignment to forget the ghosts of his past. And after he learns of Nes, a thief with an uncanny ability to sniff out magic, he forcibly recruits her into joining his hunt.
As the two face deadly magic and otherworldly threats, their mutual dislike soon turns to something more electric, and they find themselves drawn to each other in ways theyโd never imagined. But the Witch is always a step ahead of them, and with bodies piling up, secrets threaten to come to lightโsecrets that could destroy everything from the fragile trust between them to the very city of Orlonea itself.
Ace & Ember
Author Kate Crew
Genres Humorous Erotica, Romantic Erotica, Erotic Suspense, Erotic Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A forbidden desire. A game of cat and mouse. A love that could ruin everything. Hold on tight for the wild ride that is the next installment in Kate Crewโs extra spicy Mavericks series!
Evie Emberson is trouble. Smart-mouthed, fearless, and relentlessโespecially when sheโs looking for answers. Sheโs a hacker with a past that just wonโt stay buried, so laying low isnโt exactly her strong suit. Especially when heโs around.
Aiden โAceโ Hayes is her brotherโs best friendโbrooding, loyal, and a walking contradiction. He spends half his time at the motorcycle garage and half deep in Valeportโs underground, and he lives by a code. Rule number one? Donโt touch Evie.
But sheโs not a kid anymore. Sheโs fire and chaos and everything he shouldnโt want. He knows getting involved would blow up the only family heโs ever hadโbut walking away is getting harder every damn day.
What starts as snark and stolen glances spirals into something darker, hotter, and way past the point of no return. And the more they try to hide it, the more it threatens to consume them.
Now, with enemies circling and Evieโs secrets putting a target on her back, Aiden will do whatever it takes to protect herโeven if it means betraying the brother who made him family.
Loyalties will be tested. Rules will be broken.
And hearts? Theyโre about to burn.
TROPES
- Brotherโs Best Friend
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forbidden Love
- Morally Grey MMC
- Extra Spice
Sisterhood Above All
Author Amayah Shaienne
Genres Mothers & Children Fiction, Contemporary Women Fiction, Suspense Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Any girl would kill to be a Gamma.
Being a Gamma at Southern State University means belonging to the most desirable, exclusive sisterhood there is. For Ava, it means even moreโitโs the last connection she has to her beloved late mother, and sheโll do anything to wear the Gamma letters.
But the Gammas didnโt become the best house on campus by letting just anyone in, and every prospective pledge is expected to earn her spot. As president, Madison is the ultimate gatekeeper, and she has a special test for Ava.
Rival sorority Theta is nipping at the Gammasโ heels for the top spot on campus, and president Shay is proud theyโve gotten there by rising above the hyper-competitive gamesmanship that consumes other houses. She knows sheโs made some enemies in her quest to change the Greek system from the inside, but she canโt imagine the depth of Madisonโs resentment for her โฆ or how far Ava will go to become a Gamma.
The sisterhood, the parties, the elite statusโand the connection to her motherโare what Ava has always wanted, but she never guessed the cost of membership would be so high. Three women, two houses, one dead rush has never been this messy.
Being a Gamma at Southern State University means belonging to the most desirable, exclusive sisterhood there is. For Ava, it means even moreโitโs the last connection she has to her beloved late mother, and sheโll do anything to wear the Gamma letters.
But the Gammas didnโt become the best house on campus by letting just anyone in, and every prospective pledge is expected to earn her spot. As president, Madison is the ultimate gatekeeper, and she has a special test for Ava.
Rival sorority Theta is nipping at the Gammasโ heels for the top spot on campus, and president Shay is proud theyโve gotten there by rising above the hyper-competitive gamesmanship that consumes other houses. She knows sheโs made some enemies in her quest to change the Greek system from the inside, but she canโt imagine the depth of Madisonโs resentment for her โฆ or how far Ava will go to become a Gamma.
The sisterhood, the parties, the elite statusโand the connection to her motherโare what Ava has always wanted, but she never guessed the cost of membership would be so high. Three women, two houses, one dead rush has never been this messy.
A Date with Death
Author Kelly Creagh
Genres Monsters & Creatures Horror, Paranormal Fantasy Books, Humorous Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
When the Grim Reaper develops feelings for the childrenโs librarian whose soul he is supposed to collect, he finds that with feelings comes something far worse than deathโlife.
Helena Hart isnโt having the best night. Her date just ditched her, her Halloween costume bombed, and her only sympathetic ear is a dead silent partygoer in a Grim Reaper get-up. But when she falls off a balcony and he catches her with a very real skeletal hand, she realizes he may not be a party guest at all. Before she can process the near-death experience, he vanishes, leaving her to wonder if she hallucinated the whole thing.
Grim isnโt supposed to save souls. Heโs supposed to reap them. And while heโs not sure why he spared Helena, he does know that if his superiors find out, heโs as good as dustโwhich is saying something for a guy whoโs mostly bones. But keeping away from Helena is proving harder than expectedโespecially when she isnโt the least bit afraid of his monstrous form.
Worse, to his horror, Helena makes him feel. And for a reaper, feeling is a fate far more dangerous than death.
Helena Hart isnโt having the best night. Her date just ditched her, her Halloween costume bombed, and her only sympathetic ear is a dead silent partygoer in a Grim Reaper get-up. But when she falls off a balcony and he catches her with a very real skeletal hand, she realizes he may not be a party guest at all. Before she can process the near-death experience, he vanishes, leaving her to wonder if she hallucinated the whole thing.
Grim isnโt supposed to save souls. Heโs supposed to reap them. And while heโs not sure why he spared Helena, he does know that if his superiors find out, heโs as good as dustโwhich is saying something for a guy whoโs mostly bones. But keeping away from Helena is proving harder than expectedโespecially when she isnโt the least bit afraid of his monstrous form.
Worse, to his horror, Helena makes him feel. And for a reaper, feeling is a fate far more dangerous than death.
The Moonsingers
Author Robyn Pritzker
Genres Folklore, Romantic Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In a quiet glen beyond the reach of the railway lives a peculiar family who knows the best magic is the kind found in ordinary moments.
When Ismay Gebhardt is dismissed from yet another teaching post after an unfortunate accident (which everyone survived!), she accepts a last-chance job as a private tutor in sleepy Glenmaidens village. The town is brimming with natural beauty, uncanny traditions, and earnest locals, none more unusual than her three young pupilsโthe Underhill sistersโand their puzzling father.
Determined to make herself useful after several catastrophic lessons with the unbiddable girls, Ismay writes to the transport bureau suggesting an extension to the train line, hoping to bring Glenmaidens into modernity. As usual, Ismayโs good intentions lead to chaos with the arrival of the bureauโs frustratingly thorough officer, Hamish Breck, whose railway plans threaten not only the glenโs tranquility, but also the ancient oak tree at its heart. Amidst a mess of her own making, Ismay unearths Glenmaidensโ enchanted secret: the Underhills, like many villagers, are fairies who settled in the mortal world in search of a gentler life, and the oak is their only bridge back to the moonlit realm of the fantastic.
As summer heat rises, Ismay schemes with her magical neighbors to prevent the extension, each day finding herself more entangled with the charming, persistent bureaucrat. With her newfound family, the way between worlds, and her heart all at risk, Ismay must decide how much she would bargain to finally embrace the wonder and belonging sheโs always wished for.
When Ismay Gebhardt is dismissed from yet another teaching post after an unfortunate accident (which everyone survived!), she accepts a last-chance job as a private tutor in sleepy Glenmaidens village. The town is brimming with natural beauty, uncanny traditions, and earnest locals, none more unusual than her three young pupilsโthe Underhill sistersโand their puzzling father.
Determined to make herself useful after several catastrophic lessons with the unbiddable girls, Ismay writes to the transport bureau suggesting an extension to the train line, hoping to bring Glenmaidens into modernity. As usual, Ismayโs good intentions lead to chaos with the arrival of the bureauโs frustratingly thorough officer, Hamish Breck, whose railway plans threaten not only the glenโs tranquility, but also the ancient oak tree at its heart. Amidst a mess of her own making, Ismay unearths Glenmaidensโ enchanted secret: the Underhills, like many villagers, are fairies who settled in the mortal world in search of a gentler life, and the oak is their only bridge back to the moonlit realm of the fantastic.
As summer heat rises, Ismay schemes with her magical neighbors to prevent the extension, each day finding herself more entangled with the charming, persistent bureaucrat. With her newfound family, the way between worlds, and her heart all at risk, Ismay must decide how much she would bargain to finally embrace the wonder and belonging sheโs always wished for.
The Last to Drown
Author Noelle West Ihli
Genres Psychological Horror, Suspense Thrillers, Crime Thrillers
Publication Date July 16, 2026
Five days. Twenty strangers. No way out.
The rafting trip was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. But Kaiaโs starting to think she made a mistake.
Because ever since the whispers about Camas Creek began, all she feels is dread.
Seven years earlier, a guide murdered a group of rafters on this same isolated stretch of water. The killerโs body was recovered downstreamโbut the true-crime community has never stopped asking questions.
And for good reason.
The incidents start smallโa flipped raft, missing supplies, and screams in the nightโbut the pattern is sickeningly familiar. And with eighty-four miles of whitewater until any sign of civilization, safety has never felt so far away.
Kaia suspects that one of the guides is lying. One of the guests knows more than sheโs saying. And somewhere on this river, someone is planning to finish what started at Camas Creek.
The rafting trip was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. But Kaiaโs starting to think she made a mistake.
Because ever since the whispers about Camas Creek began, all she feels is dread.
Seven years earlier, a guide murdered a group of rafters on this same isolated stretch of water. The killerโs body was recovered downstreamโbut the true-crime community has never stopped asking questions.
And for good reason.
The incidents start smallโa flipped raft, missing supplies, and screams in the nightโbut the pattern is sickeningly familiar. And with eighty-four miles of whitewater until any sign of civilization, safety has never felt so far away.
Kaia suspects that one of the guides is lying. One of the guests knows more than sheโs saying. And somewhere on this river, someone is planning to finish what started at Camas Creek.
All We Have Is Time
Author Amy Tordoff
Genres Literary Fiction, Time Travel Romances, Historical Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In this fresh and entrancing debut novel that is perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Ministry of Time, a jaded immortal woman and a time traveler fall in love across the centuries, learning what it means to really live and love before their time together runs out.
1605, London. Beatrix lives a solitary life in the shadows, wandering the city streets looking for ways to forget. Forget that everyone she has ever loved has been dead for nearly a century. Forget that, for her, love can only ever mean loss. Because Beatrix has a secret: a lifetime ago her deathbed wish was granted, making her immortal.
Until one day, while picking pockets amid the raucous crowds of Shakespeare's Globe, she meets Oliver. They spend a single, perfect day together before he tells her that he has to leave. Sheโs not surprised; eternity is a lonely place.
When Beatrix and Oliver meet again by chance a century later, recognition hits her like a bolt of lightning. Itโs impossible. Heโs impossible. Just like her. A chance for Beatrix to truly live โ and love โ again sparks into existence.
Woven between the biggest events in history and the quiet moments lost to it, from London in 1605 to Woodstock in 1969 and beyond, All We Have Is Time is an unforgettable love story for anyone who believes love can rewrite the rules of time.
1605, London. Beatrix lives a solitary life in the shadows, wandering the city streets looking for ways to forget. Forget that everyone she has ever loved has been dead for nearly a century. Forget that, for her, love can only ever mean loss. Because Beatrix has a secret: a lifetime ago her deathbed wish was granted, making her immortal.
Until one day, while picking pockets amid the raucous crowds of Shakespeare's Globe, she meets Oliver. They spend a single, perfect day together before he tells her that he has to leave. Sheโs not surprised; eternity is a lonely place.
When Beatrix and Oliver meet again by chance a century later, recognition hits her like a bolt of lightning. Itโs impossible. Heโs impossible. Just like her. A chance for Beatrix to truly live โ and love โ again sparks into existence.
Woven between the biggest events in history and the quiet moments lost to it, from London in 1605 to Woodstock in 1969 and beyond, All We Have Is Time is an unforgettable love story for anyone who believes love can rewrite the rules of time.
The Forest Becomes Her
Author Julie Carrick Dalton
Genres Women's Domestic Life Fiction, Mothers & Children Fiction, Magical Realism
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The perfect choice for your next book club. Julie Carrick Dalton's The Forest Becomes Her is a gorgeous, hopeful novel about three women from different generations navigating the complexities of family, the impacts of our choices, and our deep connections to the natural world beneath our feet.
In historic, bucolic Concord, Massachusetts, a centuries-old forest has been removed to make way for a new, eco-friendly housing development. The locals are upset by the destruction, but out-of-towners like Hazel Stoddard are flocking to put down roots in their new guilt-free dream homes.
Soon a tragedy leaves Hazel unmoored in her new life, and she begins to feel the pull of the absent forest. Hazel is not aloneโher neighbors, real estate agent Stella Flint and teenage environmentalist Polly Bauer, each have their own trauma and relationship to the land. The three women are drawn together to save the last remaining oak tree, or they risk losing themselves to lingering shadows that only they can see.
In The Forest Becomes Her, Julie Carrick Dalton brings hope and reverence to this lush celebration of multigenerational female relationships, the ever-evolving female form, humanityโs connection to our changing world, and the mysteries that still exist in nature.
In historic, bucolic Concord, Massachusetts, a centuries-old forest has been removed to make way for a new, eco-friendly housing development. The locals are upset by the destruction, but out-of-towners like Hazel Stoddard are flocking to put down roots in their new guilt-free dream homes.
Soon a tragedy leaves Hazel unmoored in her new life, and she begins to feel the pull of the absent forest. Hazel is not aloneโher neighbors, real estate agent Stella Flint and teenage environmentalist Polly Bauer, each have their own trauma and relationship to the land. The three women are drawn together to save the last remaining oak tree, or they risk losing themselves to lingering shadows that only they can see.
In The Forest Becomes Her, Julie Carrick Dalton brings hope and reverence to this lush celebration of multigenerational female relationships, the ever-evolving female form, humanityโs connection to our changing world, and the mysteries that still exist in nature.
The Novel Detective
Author Teresa Dovalpage
Genres Biographical & Autofiction, Women Sleuths, Cozy Craft & Hobby Mysteries, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A twisty, genre-bending metafictional mystery set in Cuba past and present about a writer returning to her long-lost hometown to seek the buried truth about two suspicious deaths at her Havana high school, perfect for fans of Chanel Cleeton and Jean Hanff Korelitz
2020: Teresa, a Cuban-born mystery writer now living in America, gets an unexpected call from her childhood best friend, Estrella, inviting her to Havana. Estrella is determined to get answers about a case that has haunted them both for decades: the purported dual suicides of a teacher and student at their high school. Though Teresa doesnโt quite understand why Estrella is taking the story so personally, sheโs along for the rideโas she always wanted to write a novel about this case.
1980: Fourteen-year-old Teresita, bespectacled, awkward and mystery novelโobsessed, is โnosy, but not a tattletale.โ She knows whoโs been skimming off the top of the amphetamine stash in her motherโs pharmacy, which teacher keeps cyanide in his cabinet at school and that their classmate Yoyi is sleeping with their English teacher. Over the course of one fateful day, Teresita gets closer than ever to learning the โTruth of Lifeโโher catchall term for the intricacies of adult existenceโeven if it means coming face to face with death.
Drawing upon the tradition of Latin American magical realism and directly inspired by the authorโs own childhood in Cuba and adult life in the United States, this resonant tale is at once personal and universal, full of nostalgia, candor and danger.
2020: Teresa, a Cuban-born mystery writer now living in America, gets an unexpected call from her childhood best friend, Estrella, inviting her to Havana. Estrella is determined to get answers about a case that has haunted them both for decades: the purported dual suicides of a teacher and student at their high school. Though Teresa doesnโt quite understand why Estrella is taking the story so personally, sheโs along for the rideโas she always wanted to write a novel about this case.
1980: Fourteen-year-old Teresita, bespectacled, awkward and mystery novelโobsessed, is โnosy, but not a tattletale.โ She knows whoโs been skimming off the top of the amphetamine stash in her motherโs pharmacy, which teacher keeps cyanide in his cabinet at school and that their classmate Yoyi is sleeping with their English teacher. Over the course of one fateful day, Teresita gets closer than ever to learning the โTruth of Lifeโโher catchall term for the intricacies of adult existenceโeven if it means coming face to face with death.
Drawing upon the tradition of Latin American magical realism and directly inspired by the authorโs own childhood in Cuba and adult life in the United States, this resonant tale is at once personal and universal, full of nostalgia, candor and danger.
Pretty as a Peach
Author Grace Helena Walz
Genres Small Town & Rural Fiction, Friendship Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction, Mothers & Children Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A preschool teacher and her retiree neighbor team up to take on a suspicious multi-level marketing scheme that has a vicelike grip on the women in their suburban Southern community.
Delilah Thomas, beloved preschool teacher to the twos class, has always been the unconventional "black sheep" in the perfectly manicured town of Pearl, Georgia. While the rest of Pearl thrives on perfection and tradition, Delilah's thrift store wardrobe and carefree demeanor set her apart, much to the dismay of her pageant-loving mother and her circle of polished, lifelong friends. Though she loves her quiet life, she can't quite understand why she doesn't feel like she truly belongs in the only hometown she's ever known.
When a new multi-level marketing craze called Peach Pit takes hold of Pearl's high-achieving moms with promises of becoming #girlbosses, Delilah's suspicions are immediately piqued. Promising miracle beauty products made from the "magical" pits of Georgia peaches, the company pressures women to invest in hefty starter packs. To Delilah, it's not just a scam but a direct attack on the women of Pearl, already burdened by the weight of polished perfection.
But when it gets personal, Delilah joins forces with her quirky elderly neighbor Mrs. Chopra and her best friend Jasper to uncover the truth behind Peach Pit's toxic faรงade. What begins as a battle against shady business practices quickly spirals into revelations about Delilah's own family, her lifelong friendships, and the place she holds in a town desperate to change her.
Full of Southern charm, wit, and heart, this captivating story explores the bonds that hold us together, the courage it takes to resist conformity, and the true meaning of belonging.
Delilah Thomas, beloved preschool teacher to the twos class, has always been the unconventional "black sheep" in the perfectly manicured town of Pearl, Georgia. While the rest of Pearl thrives on perfection and tradition, Delilah's thrift store wardrobe and carefree demeanor set her apart, much to the dismay of her pageant-loving mother and her circle of polished, lifelong friends. Though she loves her quiet life, she can't quite understand why she doesn't feel like she truly belongs in the only hometown she's ever known.
When a new multi-level marketing craze called Peach Pit takes hold of Pearl's high-achieving moms with promises of becoming #girlbosses, Delilah's suspicions are immediately piqued. Promising miracle beauty products made from the "magical" pits of Georgia peaches, the company pressures women to invest in hefty starter packs. To Delilah, it's not just a scam but a direct attack on the women of Pearl, already burdened by the weight of polished perfection.
But when it gets personal, Delilah joins forces with her quirky elderly neighbor Mrs. Chopra and her best friend Jasper to uncover the truth behind Peach Pit's toxic faรงade. What begins as a battle against shady business practices quickly spirals into revelations about Delilah's own family, her lifelong friendships, and the place she holds in a town desperate to change her.
Full of Southern charm, wit, and heart, this captivating story explores the bonds that hold us together, the courage it takes to resist conformity, and the true meaning of belonging.
The Paddock Club
Author Madge Maril
Genres Comedic Dramas & Plays, Feel-Good Fiction, Romantic Comedy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A Formula 1 romance set in the Slipstream universe following Cat Cromwell, a fashion influencer on a secret mission to ruin a driverโs reputation, but she may fall for his rival instead.
"This is the steamy rom-com every F1 girlie has been waiting for." โSarah Adams โข "Deliciously addictive!" โEllie K. Wilde โข "The Paddock Club is one of my top reads of the year." โTarah DeWitt โข "Madge Maril is a delightful voice in romance!โ โChelsea Curto โข "Cat and Faust are a masterpiece in on-page chemistry." โPeyton Corinne
As a professional heartbreaker, Cat Cromwell knows sheโll never fall in loveโbut sheโll pretend to, for a price. A former fashion model in New York City with a side hustle charming and then dumping the Worldโs Worst Men, Cat is offered the chance to pull off her biggest con yet: date and dump F1 driver Bernard Baudelaireโฆ who recently left his very angry ex at the altar.
Raised on Formula 1 by a single father herself, Cat is excited to infiltrate the ivory tower that is the Paddock Club through fashion, and also to get back at another powerful, spoiled man who feels entitled to treat women like playthings, something she has undertaken for women and girls since her early modeling days and her familyโs financial struggles. But Catโs perfect plan hits the brakes when Bernard leaves the racing teamโand sheโs assigned to work with Faust Ferreira Sanchez instead, a moody F1 driver recovering after an apocalyptically embarrassing year in his career.
Faust is nothing like the men Cat is paid to date and loves to hate. Heโs quiet. Honest. And absurdly hot in an all-black suit. Worse, Faust is convinced that Cat isnโt who she claims to be. And heโs particularly interested in why she's flirting with his ex-teammate and biggest racing rival.
As flying between fashion shows and racing circuits wears Catโs carefully crafted mask thin, she finds herself drawn further into Faustโs steamy game of cat and mouse, and the dangerously real passion they ignite in each other. But with shadows from Catโs checkered past looming in the pit lane, can she find a way to break her targetโs heart without losing the first honest man sheโs ever known? Or will staying in the Paddock Club be the first scam she canโt pull off?
"This is the steamy rom-com every F1 girlie has been waiting for." โSarah Adams โข "Deliciously addictive!" โEllie K. Wilde โข "The Paddock Club is one of my top reads of the year." โTarah DeWitt โข "Madge Maril is a delightful voice in romance!โ โChelsea Curto โข "Cat and Faust are a masterpiece in on-page chemistry." โPeyton Corinne
As a professional heartbreaker, Cat Cromwell knows sheโll never fall in loveโbut sheโll pretend to, for a price. A former fashion model in New York City with a side hustle charming and then dumping the Worldโs Worst Men, Cat is offered the chance to pull off her biggest con yet: date and dump F1 driver Bernard Baudelaireโฆ who recently left his very angry ex at the altar.
Raised on Formula 1 by a single father herself, Cat is excited to infiltrate the ivory tower that is the Paddock Club through fashion, and also to get back at another powerful, spoiled man who feels entitled to treat women like playthings, something she has undertaken for women and girls since her early modeling days and her familyโs financial struggles. But Catโs perfect plan hits the brakes when Bernard leaves the racing teamโand sheโs assigned to work with Faust Ferreira Sanchez instead, a moody F1 driver recovering after an apocalyptically embarrassing year in his career.
Faust is nothing like the men Cat is paid to date and loves to hate. Heโs quiet. Honest. And absurdly hot in an all-black suit. Worse, Faust is convinced that Cat isnโt who she claims to be. And heโs particularly interested in why she's flirting with his ex-teammate and biggest racing rival.
As flying between fashion shows and racing circuits wears Catโs carefully crafted mask thin, she finds herself drawn further into Faustโs steamy game of cat and mouse, and the dangerously real passion they ignite in each other. But with shadows from Catโs checkered past looming in the pit lane, can she find a way to break her targetโs heart without losing the first honest man sheโs ever known? Or will staying in the Paddock Club be the first scam she canโt pull off?
Famous Men
Author Julie Buntin
Genres Coming of Age Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From the acclaimed author of the โwild, gorgeousโ (San Francisco Chronicle) Marlena comes a novel about a young woman looking for a father and finding herselfโa vivid, uncompromising exploration of sex, money, power, and art.
The right book at the right time can change your life.
Will Miles is trapped. Trapped in tiny Greening, Michigan, where a toxic high school rumor has turned her into a social exile. Trapped in the predictable routines of her mother, and under the unrelenting gaze of her motherโs increasingly sinister boyfriend. But when Will stumbles across the early poems of Nathaniel Fellow, a famous writer forty years her senior who also grew up in Greening, she feels sheโs found a kindred spirit. A passing comment from her mother only adds to Willโs fascination: Is Nathaniel the father sheโs never known?
Will orchestrates a plan to track Nathaniel down, following in his footsteps to New York City, where she learns heโs not the answer to her past, not the way she imagined. But their meeting sparks a complicated, consuming relationship that gives Will sidelong access to a world sheโs only ever imagined: of writers and intellectuals, a financial safety net, and, most intoxicatingly, a glimpse into her own potential. But who is Nathaniel Fellow, off the page? And what will shaping her life to suit his cost her? When a torrent of information about his past threatens not just her life with Nathaniel, but the story she tells herself about him, Will is faced with a choice that will change everything.
A gripping novel about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for menโs mistakes, Famous Men traces one womanโs journey to the truth of where she comes from, what sheโs capable of, and how she might start again.
The right book at the right time can change your life.
Will Miles is trapped. Trapped in tiny Greening, Michigan, where a toxic high school rumor has turned her into a social exile. Trapped in the predictable routines of her mother, and under the unrelenting gaze of her motherโs increasingly sinister boyfriend. But when Will stumbles across the early poems of Nathaniel Fellow, a famous writer forty years her senior who also grew up in Greening, she feels sheโs found a kindred spirit. A passing comment from her mother only adds to Willโs fascination: Is Nathaniel the father sheโs never known?
Will orchestrates a plan to track Nathaniel down, following in his footsteps to New York City, where she learns heโs not the answer to her past, not the way she imagined. But their meeting sparks a complicated, consuming relationship that gives Will sidelong access to a world sheโs only ever imagined: of writers and intellectuals, a financial safety net, and, most intoxicatingly, a glimpse into her own potential. But who is Nathaniel Fellow, off the page? And what will shaping her life to suit his cost her? When a torrent of information about his past threatens not just her life with Nathaniel, but the story she tells herself about him, Will is faced with a choice that will change everything.
A gripping novel about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for menโs mistakes, Famous Men traces one womanโs journey to the truth of where she comes from, what sheโs capable of, and how she might start again.
Should the Waters Take Us
Author Stephanie Soileau
Genres Family Life Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, American Literature, Sociology Reference
Publication Date July 14, 2026
An epic literary debut that follows one family across four centuries, from France to Acadia to the bayous of Southern Louisianaโa poignant examination of belonging, place, and how individual, self-interested acts of moral compromise contribute to cycles of injustice and destruction.
In the shifting bayous of coastal Louisiana, on a rapidly disappearing spit of land, generations of Acadians have kept their heads above water. When an offshore rig explodes and unleashes a catastrophic spill, the people of Pelerin Parish face a reckoning that tests the bonds of family and the survival of their way of life.
As the toxic plume of oil advances across the Gulf, Boy Broussard, already living hand-to-mouth off land that isnโt his, finds himself raising a daughter he barely knows. His dying aunt, Rosa Terrebonne, tries to right the misdeeds of the past, yet finds herself thwarted by her husband, Jacot, a retired landman for Big Oil, who refuses to give up his claim to the land where Boy makes his living. Meanwhile the parish priest, Father Fabian, far from his home in the Niger Delta, lends his assistance to Boyโs all-but-motherless daughter, only to be met with suspicion and hostility from the insular community. When a powerful hurricane threatens to turn an already dire situation into a total cataclysm, this sharp-edged cast of characters collides in a thunderclap of resentment and violence. Throughout all of this, Soileauย unfolds a sweeping tapestry of loss, resilience, and the fragile miracle of hope.
Should the Waters Take Us reaches across four hundred years of history to illuminate the many epochs and peoples of this storied place. Soileau has crafted an emotionally explosive family saga, as well as a masterful literary crie de coeur about the ways in which moral compromise can eat away at the very fabric of the places we call home.
People Watching in the Desert
Author Cali Adeline
Genres Humor, Family Life Fiction, Friendship Fiction, Psychological Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A funny and big-hearted novel for readers of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Remarkably Bright Creatures, about a lonely young woman who prefers to observe the world rather than participate in it, and the seismic repercussions that follow when she steps out of her own bubble.
Sonny Magee has spent most of her life alone, finding comfort in quiet solitude and scribbling in the private pages of her notebook. She lost her loving but troubled mother in childhood and was raised by an indifferent, sometimes cruel grandmother who left her scarred and naรฏve about life.
When Sonny mysteriously comes into a large sum of money, she finds herself in Arizona, at the luxury Sanctuary Resort & Spa. Out of her element and her comfort zone, she struggles with the spaโs doting staff and the unfamiliar wealth and constant small talk of her fellow guests.
Forced proximity introduces her to a cadre of eccentrics, and something akin to romance blossoms with a resort employee. Yet Sonny still feels most at peace when people watching from the margins, headphones on and scrawling in her notebook. But when a freak accident disturbs Sanctuary's carefully curated tranquility, a shocking twist crumbles Sonnyโs inner world, and she finds herself unexpectedlyโand maybe even pleasantlyโsurprised by the people around her.
Sonny Magee has spent most of her life alone, finding comfort in quiet solitude and scribbling in the private pages of her notebook. She lost her loving but troubled mother in childhood and was raised by an indifferent, sometimes cruel grandmother who left her scarred and naรฏve about life.
When Sonny mysteriously comes into a large sum of money, she finds herself in Arizona, at the luxury Sanctuary Resort & Spa. Out of her element and her comfort zone, she struggles with the spaโs doting staff and the unfamiliar wealth and constant small talk of her fellow guests.
Forced proximity introduces her to a cadre of eccentrics, and something akin to romance blossoms with a resort employee. Yet Sonny still feels most at peace when people watching from the margins, headphones on and scrawling in her notebook. But when a freak accident disturbs Sanctuary's carefully curated tranquility, a shocking twist crumbles Sonnyโs inner world, and she finds herself unexpectedlyโand maybe even pleasantlyโsurprised by the people around her.
Among the Thorns
Author Jennifer K Lambert
Genres Dark Fantasy, Love Triangle Romance, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Two sorceresses of unrivaled potential clash to claim the greater fate and the heart of prince charming in this deliciously romantic fantasy set in the same world as the USA Today bestselling romantasy Never the Roses by Jennifer K. Lambert.
"Love, magic, heartbreak, and healing." โSarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop, on Never the Roses
Ambitious young sorceress Rose of Northbrooke is about to graduate. Sheโs the only known dream sorcerer of her generation and she's a remarkable oneโformidably powerful, strikingly beautiful, and destined for greatness. No wonder she has a prince of the realm trailing her skirts.
But when rumors of dream magic gone awry reach her ear, Rose discovers sheโs not the only oneiromancer of her generation. And she might not be the most powerful.
In a faraway cottage, Thorn has lived a simple and isolated life. Sheโs kept hidden by magic that prevents her from wandering past the cottage fence. Thorn longs to be a part of the world, to learn more about her magic, to be rescued by a prince who could love her with his whole heart.
When she discovers thereโs another dream sorceress out there who has everything Thorn has ever wantedโfreedom, education, prince and allโher acceptance of her isolation transforms into a hunger for everything she has been denied. Everything Rose has.
When Rose and Thorn meet, they realize their lives have been a lie and their fates have been carefully planned by political schemers. The outcome is only one sorceress can live in the open, reap all the glory of her kingdom, and claim the princeโs loving handโฆ condemning the other to a life of perpetual non-existence.
Deliciously messy and lusciously romantic, Among the Thorns will pierce your heart.
- Love triangle
- Tragic romance
- Dark cottagecore
- Morally grey characters
- Animal companions
- Yearning
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Ruinous Ends
Author I.V. Marie
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Paranormal & Urban Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The Decennial is over, but for the students of Blackwood Academy, the fight for the afterlife has just begun.
The infamous school was hiding more secretsโand liesโthan any of the Decennialโs participants could have imagined. And thereโs still so much that remains buried beneath its ancient foundations. Now the future of the academy, and all the souls within it, rests in the hands of six former pupils:
The charmer and the golden boy . . .
The traitor and the girl desperate to save her . . .
The Chosen One and the one who would choose her over and over again . . .
Any of them could be the hero the afterlife needs . . . or the villain who will destroy it for good. Because the truth is, Blackwoodโs biggest secret has yet to come to lightโand when it does, it will shake the institution to its core.
The infamous school was hiding more secretsโand liesโthan any of the Decennialโs participants could have imagined. And thereโs still so much that remains buried beneath its ancient foundations. Now the future of the academy, and all the souls within it, rests in the hands of six former pupils:
The charmer and the golden boy . . .
The traitor and the girl desperate to save her . . .
The Chosen One and the one who would choose her over and over again . . .
Any of them could be the hero the afterlife needs . . . or the villain who will destroy it for good. Because the truth is, Blackwoodโs biggest secret has yet to come to lightโand when it does, it will shake the institution to its core.
The Cloak and Dagger Club
Author Jackie McMahon
Genres Women Sleuths, Cozy Mysteries, 20th Century Historical Romance, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Inspired by Agatha Christie's real-life Detection Club, a murder among a group of golden age mystery writers meets a second chance romance in this debut novel from author Jackie McMahon.
London, 1930. Lucy Hubbard is on the cusp of achieving her dreams. With her first mystery novel debuting with strong sales and glowing reviews, she's been invited by Horace Hazelmoor, the king of crime fiction, to join his elite group of writersโthe Cloak and Dagger Club.
Thrilled at the opportunity, Lucy finds herself swept up into Horace's glamorous world at the Ritz hotel. She's even willing to put up with the inconvenient presence of her former fiancรฉ, Frank Murray, the club's rising star who is on track to eclipse Horace as Britain's most popular crime writer.
But when Horace is found with a knife in his back, Frank is the police's prime suspect. Despite their complicated history, Lucy knows he's not capable of murder. With suspects galore and the danger rising, these two mystery writers must race to solve the crimeโand fight their lingering feelings for each otherโbefore the murderer strikes again.
London, 1930. Lucy Hubbard is on the cusp of achieving her dreams. With her first mystery novel debuting with strong sales and glowing reviews, she's been invited by Horace Hazelmoor, the king of crime fiction, to join his elite group of writersโthe Cloak and Dagger Club.
Thrilled at the opportunity, Lucy finds herself swept up into Horace's glamorous world at the Ritz hotel. She's even willing to put up with the inconvenient presence of her former fiancรฉ, Frank Murray, the club's rising star who is on track to eclipse Horace as Britain's most popular crime writer.
But when Horace is found with a knife in his back, Frank is the police's prime suspect. Despite their complicated history, Lucy knows he's not capable of murder. With suspects galore and the danger rising, these two mystery writers must race to solve the crimeโand fight their lingering feelings for each otherโbefore the murderer strikes again.
Unreliable Narrator
Author Araminta Hall
Genres Psychological Fiction, Mysteries, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
When Hope finds her real life in the pages of a bestselling novel, truth and fiction become blurred.
As a young woman, Hopeโs dreams were as aspirational as her name. Curious and beautiful, she landed a job working for an up-and-coming author at his Somerset home. Drawn into the orbit of a glamorous bohemian elite, she quickly falls under the spell of this exotic world, which revolves around Ambrose Glencourt, his artist wife and their semi-adopted son, Tom.
But her time with them ends in a fatal disaster. She has kept the truth of those events a secret ever since.
Ten years on, Hope lives a lonely life that she has accepted not just as penance for what she did, but also to protect Ambrose. Except he hasnโt upheld his side of the bargain and is using her story in his new novel. And he has a very different tale to tell about what happened that summer . . .
But which one of them is a reliable narrator? And at what cost do you take control of the narrative of your own life?
* * *
Praise for Araminta
โOne of the most daring and intriguing writers working todayโ โ Gillian Flynn
โRazor-sharp, spine-tinglingly convincing and unputdownableโ โ Lisa Jewell
โGroundbreakingโ โ Sunday Times
As a young woman, Hopeโs dreams were as aspirational as her name. Curious and beautiful, she landed a job working for an up-and-coming author at his Somerset home. Drawn into the orbit of a glamorous bohemian elite, she quickly falls under the spell of this exotic world, which revolves around Ambrose Glencourt, his artist wife and their semi-adopted son, Tom.
But her time with them ends in a fatal disaster. She has kept the truth of those events a secret ever since.
Ten years on, Hope lives a lonely life that she has accepted not just as penance for what she did, but also to protect Ambrose. Except he hasnโt upheld his side of the bargain and is using her story in his new novel. And he has a very different tale to tell about what happened that summer . . .
But which one of them is a reliable narrator? And at what cost do you take control of the narrative of your own life?
* * *
Praise for Araminta
โOne of the most daring and intriguing writers working todayโ โ Gillian Flynn
โRazor-sharp, spine-tinglingly convincing and unputdownableโ โ Lisa Jewell
โGroundbreakingโ โ Sunday Times
The Next Lie
Author Camden Baird
Genres Literature & Fiction, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense Thrillers, Kidnapping Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In the unputdownable sequel to The Last Morning, author Camden Baird delivers another harrowing tale of lies and deceit, where a marriage is put to the test while jealousy and revenge run wild.
Few marriages survive what Sadie and Allen Wilsonโs did. They were luckyโthey had each other, and their kidnapped daughter was found, unharmed. Now, just as their lives are getting back to normal, their neighbor turns up dead. Murdered. And Sadie feels the panic surge all over again. But this time, she wonโt have her husband to lean onโฆbecause Allenโs disappeared.
As Sadie and the police try to piece together what happened, she begins to wonder if she ever knew her husband at all. The lies keep piling up, along with the body count. And when ghosts from Allenโs past reveal a shocking secret, Sadieโs not sure whoโor whatโto believe.
Packed with twists (and suspects), The Next Lie is a gripping exploration of marriage and trust. With old lies laid bare and new ones unfolding, when will the next lie finally be the lastโand the killer be found?
Few marriages survive what Sadie and Allen Wilsonโs did. They were luckyโthey had each other, and their kidnapped daughter was found, unharmed. Now, just as their lives are getting back to normal, their neighbor turns up dead. Murdered. And Sadie feels the panic surge all over again. But this time, she wonโt have her husband to lean onโฆbecause Allenโs disappeared.
As Sadie and the police try to piece together what happened, she begins to wonder if she ever knew her husband at all. The lies keep piling up, along with the body count. And when ghosts from Allenโs past reveal a shocking secret, Sadieโs not sure whoโor whatโto believe.
Packed with twists (and suspects), The Next Lie is a gripping exploration of marriage and trust. With old lies laid bare and new ones unfolding, when will the next lie finally be the lastโand the killer be found?
The Sea Hides its Dead
Author Megan Bontrager
Genres Monsters & Creatures Horror, Cosmic & Eldritch Horror, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The Descent meets The Ritual in a cult aquatic horror about a group of academics trapped in a sea cave who must reckon with eldritch horrors as they are forced to atone for their greatest sins.
ATONE OR DIE.
Grad student Caro has no idea what she wants to do with her life, but when an opportunity arises to act as a research assistant on an anthropological expedition for her professor and lover, Edward Beck, she doesn't hesitate.
Beck assembles a team of academics and professionals to study the ancient sea-based Cult of the Leviathan, and the expedition descends into the sea caves where the cult are said to have dwelt.
But when the cave entrance collapses, trapping them inside, the expedition will find they are not alone in the darkness. Surrounded by strange artefacts and scattered bones, an ancient trial has been set in motion. One by one, the members of the expedition will be tested and forced to atone for their greatest sin. . . or die.
ATONE OR DIE.
Grad student Caro has no idea what she wants to do with her life, but when an opportunity arises to act as a research assistant on an anthropological expedition for her professor and lover, Edward Beck, she doesn't hesitate.
Beck assembles a team of academics and professionals to study the ancient sea-based Cult of the Leviathan, and the expedition descends into the sea caves where the cult are said to have dwelt.
But when the cave entrance collapses, trapping them inside, the expedition will find they are not alone in the darkness. Surrounded by strange artefacts and scattered bones, an ancient trial has been set in motion. One by one, the members of the expedition will be tested and forced to atone for their greatest sin. . . or die.
Killer Vibes
Author Jack Friday
Genres Humorous Fiction, Private Investigator Mysteries
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Meet Peter Key: self-proclaimed โlaziest private investigator in Texasโ (itโs harder than it looks), full-time bisexual, dedicated stoner, and the surprised recipient of a windfall inheritance from an uncle he barely knew. Peterโs life was a mess before he became the owner of a dilapidated house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin, but now he has a mountain of debt to deal withโand pushy realtors popping up on every corner to convince him to sell the land while the market is hot.
But Peter doesnโt like to be pushed around. And when he discovers a bag full of cash and a suggestion that his uncle's death might not have been an accident, he starts asking questions. When they said โKeep Austin Weird,โ they werenโt joking. Just about everyone Peter meets seems to have a hidden agenda, and he soon finds himself pulled into a lethal game where not everybody plays by the rules. Fortunately for Peter, heโs never been a rule follower anyway.
Sexy, suspenseful, and packed with Austinโs quirks, Killer Vibes is the start of an iconic new series with a singular, unforgettable cast of characters.
But Peter doesnโt like to be pushed around. And when he discovers a bag full of cash and a suggestion that his uncle's death might not have been an accident, he starts asking questions. When they said โKeep Austin Weird,โ they werenโt joking. Just about everyone Peter meets seems to have a hidden agenda, and he soon finds himself pulled into a lethal game where not everybody plays by the rules. Fortunately for Peter, heโs never been a rule follower anyway.
Sexy, suspenseful, and packed with Austinโs quirks, Killer Vibes is the start of an iconic new series with a singular, unforgettable cast of characters.
The Dragon Has Some Complaints
Author Wiswell, John
Genres Coming of Age, Humorous, Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Cozy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
"The dragon may have some complaints, but readers won't. By turns silly, sweet, and subversive, this novel has all of Wiswell's characteristic blend of tension and heart." โCaitlin Rozakis,ย New York Timesย bestselling author ofย Startup Hell
In this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author ofย Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear ratherโฆdifferent...personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places.
Garrodigh was once a four-headed dragon, among the most powerful in Kardoลกa. After an unfortunate incident, he now has three heads, one stump, and a daily whirlwind of internal bickering. Centerhead wants to rain death upon all humanity, Bottomhead is like a feral cat, and Upperhead is under the delicate delusion that he is, in fact, human.
When a nearby battle goes awry, Garrodigh sneaks into an elite dragon rider academy, pretending to be tame to get free food and a warm bed. Lucky for him, rider Rania Charvรกtovรก is desperate enough for a dragon of her own that she overlooks his eccentricities.
As Garrodigh recovers under Raniaโs care, all three heads start to turn, for the first time, in the same direction. Each wants to protect her from the invaders who killed their fourth headโthe same invaders who seek to conquer Kardoลกa. When the academy comes under attack, can this wild dragon and his wilder rider save their homeland together?
This cozy fantasy intertwines epic battles with loving friendships, sharing an utterly unique perspective on what it means to be a โmonster.โ
Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling
Author Frank Miller
Genres Memoirs, Educational & Nonfiction Graphic Novels, Biographies & History Graphic Novels, How To Create Comics & Manga
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In Push the Wall, Frank Miller chronicles the creation of his most iconic works such as Sin City, 300, Ronin, Daredevil, Wolverine and notably, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, which, alongside Batman: Year One served as the foundation for all Batman film and animated adaptations for the past forty years.
Miller reveals how he got his first breaks, how he poured his own life into his darkly realistic characters, how he fought against comic book censorship of the early 1980s, and how he introduced manga-style storytelling to US readers decade before popular anime and manga began tiptoeing into pop culture. Miller transformed the way comics are told and this is how he did it.
Push the Wall is a masterclass in the art of storytelling and an intimate look inside the mind and life of a creative genius. With over a dozen illustrations, chosen from seminal moments from Miller's art, and organised by the sixteen lessons that meant most to Miller, this reveals the man behind some of the most exciting stories of our age.
Miller reveals how he got his first breaks, how he poured his own life into his darkly realistic characters, how he fought against comic book censorship of the early 1980s, and how he introduced manga-style storytelling to US readers decade before popular anime and manga began tiptoeing into pop culture. Miller transformed the way comics are told and this is how he did it.
Push the Wall is a masterclass in the art of storytelling and an intimate look inside the mind and life of a creative genius. With over a dozen illustrations, chosen from seminal moments from Miller's art, and organised by the sixteen lessons that meant most to Miller, this reveals the man behind some of the most exciting stories of our age.
Ember: A Mafia Romance
Author Naima Simone
Genres Literature & Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers Romance, Special Edition Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful blue sprayed edges!
Fromย USA Todayย bestselling author Naima Simone comes a new scorching dark mafia romance in the Hunted Kingdom series in which a modern-day Cinderella must fight against the stepbrother who inherited her legacy--but he wants more than just the family empire: he wants her.
Heโll burn it all to keep her.
Her fire will consume his soul.
Today, my father gave me the perfect gift: he died.
But he left my legacy, the multibillion drug empire, to pure evilโmy stepbrother, Asad Prince.
Petty even in death? Two can play that game.
As the last Cross, Iโll leave it all behind. And I will have the last laugh too: Iโll take the formula for the drug I created with me.
Itโs the perfect plan until Asad makes his final moveโmarry him, or everyone I love dies.
A deal with the devil. Until he reveals his secrets.
His obsession might have always been my freedom.
Now, Asad might rule with fire.
But I'll light the match.
EMBER is a dark mafia romance that explores themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone.ย Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Arranged marriage
Forced proximity
Touch her/him and die
Morally grey MMC/FMC
Fairy tale reimagining
Misery's Wife
Author Joan Tierney
Genres LGBTQ+ Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Folklore, LGBTQ+ Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A queer and cli-fi reimagining of a Portuguese folktale about a young trans woman who must save her elder sisters from the King of the Air, the King of the Sea, and the King of Misery
Elixane lives in a village ravaged by waves, storms, and the encroaching forest. When she was too young to remember, her elder sisters each picked a flower and were whisked away: Borboleta to marry the King of the Air, Adelina to marry the King of the Sea, and her favorite sister Dores to marry the King of Misery, who promised: No one will ever love you as I will.
So when Elixane receives a mysterious message from a toad, she sets out to rescue Dores from the Kingdom of Misery. She is aided by the jester-like Marquรชs of Luck and his sister Jinx, the contrary and beautiful Marquesa of Misfortune. On the way, sheโll have to reunite with her sisters and their magical husbands, break several unbreakable cursesโand, perhaps, find a magical love of her own.
Elixane lives in a village ravaged by waves, storms, and the encroaching forest. When she was too young to remember, her elder sisters each picked a flower and were whisked away: Borboleta to marry the King of the Air, Adelina to marry the King of the Sea, and her favorite sister Dores to marry the King of Misery, who promised: No one will ever love you as I will.
So when Elixane receives a mysterious message from a toad, she sets out to rescue Dores from the Kingdom of Misery. She is aided by the jester-like Marquรชs of Luck and his sister Jinx, the contrary and beautiful Marquesa of Misfortune. On the way, sheโll have to reunite with her sisters and their magical husbands, break several unbreakable cursesโand, perhaps, find a magical love of her own.
When I escaped to a Scottish island, I never expected Iโd agree to a marriage of convenience with rugged local businessman and single dad, Murray Shaw.
That was before my dangerous ex started threatening me and my visa. The thought of being kicked out of Scotland, leaving behind my friends and the safety Iโve found here, is unthinkable. Iโm determined to solve the problem myself. Everyone knows Murray is battling his ex-wife for control of his company and the only way to stop her is to remarry. So I propose a marriage deal thatโll solve both our issues. The fact that Iโve been attracted to the handsome, gentle giant of a Scot since we met is something Iโll just have to ignore if I want to remain in Scotland.
But marriage to Murray is proving to be complicated. Living under the same roof is a far bigger temptation than I anticipated. Beneath Murrayโs reserve is a passionate nature that stokes the fires of my own. Soon weโre fighting a searing attraction and an intense emotional connection thatโs as thrilling as it is terrifying. After my last disastrous relationship, I donโt trust myself enough to admit thereโs far more than physical desire between us.
Yet when Murray finds himself caught in the grasp of a criminal organization intent on using his business for their own means, just as my ex decides to intensify his harassment, I realize thereโs no denying that what I feel for my husband is a life-changing kind of love.
However, just as I begin to trust myself enough to give our marriage a real chance, danger rushes to our shore on rough tides, submerging us in a battle that might tear us apart foreverโฆ
That was before my dangerous ex started threatening me and my visa. The thought of being kicked out of Scotland, leaving behind my friends and the safety Iโve found here, is unthinkable. Iโm determined to solve the problem myself. Everyone knows Murray is battling his ex-wife for control of his company and the only way to stop her is to remarry. So I propose a marriage deal thatโll solve both our issues. The fact that Iโve been attracted to the handsome, gentle giant of a Scot since we met is something Iโll just have to ignore if I want to remain in Scotland.
But marriage to Murray is proving to be complicated. Living under the same roof is a far bigger temptation than I anticipated. Beneath Murrayโs reserve is a passionate nature that stokes the fires of my own. Soon weโre fighting a searing attraction and an intense emotional connection thatโs as thrilling as it is terrifying. After my last disastrous relationship, I donโt trust myself enough to admit thereโs far more than physical desire between us.
Yet when Murray finds himself caught in the grasp of a criminal organization intent on using his business for their own means, just as my ex decides to intensify his harassment, I realize thereโs no denying that what I feel for my husband is a life-changing kind of love.
However, just as I begin to trust myself enough to give our marriage a real chance, danger rushes to our shore on rough tides, submerging us in a battle that might tear us apart foreverโฆ
Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast
Author Pamela Colloff
Genres Crime & Criminal Biographies, Hoaxes & Deceptions, Criminology, Sociology Reference
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The gripping true story of a serial con man whose lies condemned a man to death row, by award-winning New York Times Magazine writer Pamela Colloff
For more than three decades, Paul Skalnik roamed the Gulf Coast lying about who he was. He passed himself off as a fighter pilot, a high-rolling oilman, a criminal defense attorney, an undercover agent, and a terminal cancer patient. In these guises he married nine womenโsome at the same time.
When Skalnik got caught, as he invariably did, he would run a different con. Locked up with other men awaiting trial, he claimed they confessed their crimes to him. Then he peddled those stories to prosecutors. In Pinellas County, Florida, he became a frequent witness for the state, thinking nothing of exaggerating menโs wrongdoing or implicating the innocent to help prosecutors win convictions. In return, the state rewarded him with his freedom, fueling his growing sense of invincibility. Soon he was not just committing fraud; he was preying on girls in their teens or barely into adolescence.
In 1985, Jim Dailey, a down-on-his-luck Vietnam veteran, was implicated in the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl and landed in the Pinellas County Jail with Skalnik. No forensic evidence or motive linked Dailey to the killing, but Skalnikโs account of his "confession" helped put Dailey on death row. Skalnik, meanwhile, walked free. More than three decades later, after another man took responsibility for the killing, Pamela Colloff, reporting for the New York Times Magazine and ProPublica, visited Skalnik and asked him if he would recant his testimony. He refused.
By then, Skalnik had caused untold to the women and girls he exploited, to the dozens of men he helped imprison, and to Jim Dailey, who went on to receive an execution date. In this mesmerizing debut, Pamela Colloff spins a dark tale of a remorseless and brilliant liar made lethal by a system more concerned with winning convictions than finding the truth.
For more than three decades, Paul Skalnik roamed the Gulf Coast lying about who he was. He passed himself off as a fighter pilot, a high-rolling oilman, a criminal defense attorney, an undercover agent, and a terminal cancer patient. In these guises he married nine womenโsome at the same time.
When Skalnik got caught, as he invariably did, he would run a different con. Locked up with other men awaiting trial, he claimed they confessed their crimes to him. Then he peddled those stories to prosecutors. In Pinellas County, Florida, he became a frequent witness for the state, thinking nothing of exaggerating menโs wrongdoing or implicating the innocent to help prosecutors win convictions. In return, the state rewarded him with his freedom, fueling his growing sense of invincibility. Soon he was not just committing fraud; he was preying on girls in their teens or barely into adolescence.
In 1985, Jim Dailey, a down-on-his-luck Vietnam veteran, was implicated in the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl and landed in the Pinellas County Jail with Skalnik. No forensic evidence or motive linked Dailey to the killing, but Skalnikโs account of his "confession" helped put Dailey on death row. Skalnik, meanwhile, walked free. More than three decades later, after another man took responsibility for the killing, Pamela Colloff, reporting for the New York Times Magazine and ProPublica, visited Skalnik and asked him if he would recant his testimony. He refused.
By then, Skalnik had caused untold to the women and girls he exploited, to the dozens of men he helped imprison, and to Jim Dailey, who went on to receive an execution date. In this mesmerizing debut, Pamela Colloff spins a dark tale of a remorseless and brilliant liar made lethal by a system more concerned with winning convictions than finding the truth.
The Eye of Leviathan
Author M. A. Carrick
Genres Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From the author of The Mask of Mirrors comes a sweeping adventure set in a world where fae secretly walk amongst those who seek to persecute them.
In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has risen to unrivaled power, exploiting the Otherworldโs most precious resources for their own gain. Estevan seeks to uncover their secrets, but he risks the exposure of his that he is a faerie, masquerading as a mortal.
The Hungry Girl is the human whose place he took. Lost among the fae and desperate to find some purpose for her existence, she leaps at the chance to help a group of Spanish explorers in the Sea Beyondโฆonly to be horrified at the atrocities they commit.
A faerie pact has separated themโ but only together can they bring down Spainโs worlds-spanning empire and save the homes they have both come to love.
In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has risen to unrivaled power, exploiting the Otherworldโs most precious resources for their own gain. Estevan seeks to uncover their secrets, but he risks the exposure of his that he is a faerie, masquerading as a mortal.
The Hungry Girl is the human whose place he took. Lost among the fae and desperate to find some purpose for her existence, she leaps at the chance to help a group of Spanish explorers in the Sea Beyondโฆonly to be horrified at the atrocities they commit.
A faerie pact has separated themโ but only together can they bring down Spainโs worlds-spanning empire and save the homes they have both come to love.
Please Don't Touch the Body
Author Emily Doyle
Genres Short Stories Anthologies, Women's Literature & Fiction, Literary Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
โA magnificent debutโ (Laila Lalami) that explores loneliness and community, religion and repression, and the pleasure and pain of being a woman.
"In these carefully crafted stories, lonely people come face to face with the strange or the unsettling, leading to messy, horny, funny, and ultimately profound complications." -Laila Lalami, author of The Dream Hotel and The Other Americans
The 11 stories in Please Don't Touch the Body are at once dry and comic, grounded and surreal as they play deftly with genre and expectation to explore human alienation.
In the collection's first story, a Japanese woman finds healing in a secret life as a sex advice columnist after being fetishized by her white husband for decades, while in the fourth story, Ronald Reagan is reincarnated as a puppy and must cope with being squeezed, dropped, and controlled by his young, queer owner. And in โThank You No Thank Youโ a young woman who grew up in a cloistered religious community and escaped to a liberal law school grapples with the rules she learned in childhood, the rules of her new life, and her actual desires as she vacations with her long-term boyfriend.
Together these inventive, emotionally rich stories reveal an incredible new vision and voice and a writer to watch.
"In these carefully crafted stories, lonely people come face to face with the strange or the unsettling, leading to messy, horny, funny, and ultimately profound complications." -Laila Lalami, author of The Dream Hotel and The Other Americans
The 11 stories in Please Don't Touch the Body are at once dry and comic, grounded and surreal as they play deftly with genre and expectation to explore human alienation.
In the collection's first story, a Japanese woman finds healing in a secret life as a sex advice columnist after being fetishized by her white husband for decades, while in the fourth story, Ronald Reagan is reincarnated as a puppy and must cope with being squeezed, dropped, and controlled by his young, queer owner. And in โThank You No Thank Youโ a young woman who grew up in a cloistered religious community and escaped to a liberal law school grapples with the rules she learned in childhood, the rules of her new life, and her actual desires as she vacations with her long-term boyfriend.
Together these inventive, emotionally rich stories reveal an incredible new vision and voice and a writer to watch.
Unpredictable Magic
Author Faith Hunter
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Vampire Romances, Contemporary Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy Books
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Witches Angelina and Evan Everhart-Trueblood take a case that spirals out of control until the whole city is at risk in this exciting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Faith Hunter.
Angelina Everhart-Trueblood and her brother Evan run Everhart Investigations Inc., a PI firm in Chattanooga that solves paranormal crimes committed by supernatural beings. When their new client wants help finding her friend who supposedly disappeared during a reception at Angieโs aunt Janeโs winter residence, things get . . . complicated.
The client is not who she appears to be, and demons strike the city for the first time since the Demon War. On top of that, evidence is pointing toward the involvement of an overly ambitious vampireโwho just happens to be Angieโs ex-husband.
As Angie and Evan team up with the CPD, they will have to dig deep into their magical reservesโand rely on some friends in high placesโto rid Chattanooga of the danger creeping into their city.
Angelina Everhart-Trueblood and her brother Evan run Everhart Investigations Inc., a PI firm in Chattanooga that solves paranormal crimes committed by supernatural beings. When their new client wants help finding her friend who supposedly disappeared during a reception at Angieโs aunt Janeโs winter residence, things get . . . complicated.
The client is not who she appears to be, and demons strike the city for the first time since the Demon War. On top of that, evidence is pointing toward the involvement of an overly ambitious vampireโwho just happens to be Angieโs ex-husband.
As Angie and Evan team up with the CPD, they will have to dig deep into their magical reservesโand rely on some friends in high placesโto rid Chattanooga of the danger creeping into their city.
It Will Come Back to You
Author Sigrid Nunez
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Short Stories Anthologies, Women's Domestic Life Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The first ever collection of short stories from the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend
Over the course of thirty years, Sigrid Nunez has become one of contemporary fictionโs most beloved and distinctive voices, producing nine profound, penetrating, and singular novels celebrated by fans and critics alike. Revered for her โwry, withering witโ (NPR) and deceptively simple style combining intelligent frankness and โbright good humorโ (New York Times), Nunezโs fiction offers โa world of insight into death, grief, art, and loveโ (Wall Street Journal) in novels โas sophisticated as they are straightforwardโ (New York Times Magazine).
But she has not, until now, produced a book of stories. With It Will Come Back to You, Nunez gives us thirteen stories collected in one volume. Carefully selected from three decades of work, these stories show the origins of her style as well as her incomparable range as an artist.
Moving from the momentous to the mundane, Nunez maintains her irrepressible humor, bite, and insight, her expert balance between intimacy and universality, gravity and levity, all while entertainingly probing the philosophical questions we have come to expect, such as: How can we withstand the passage of time? Is memory the greatest fiction?
What New York Times critic Dwight Garner says of Nunezโs novels is true of these stories as well: โThey are short, wise, provocative, funnyโgood and strong company.โ
The Haul
Author Gary Phillips
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Black & African American Urban Fiction, Organized Crime Thrillers, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A professional thief takes the chance of a lifetime when he agrees to mastermind the raid of a tech billionaireโs secret bunker in this action-packed heist thriller set in the heart of contemporary Los Angeles, from master of West Coast noir Gary Phillips. Perfect for fans of Sara Paretsky and Michael Connelly.
After years of close calls, OโConnerโthe former โWarlord of Willow Ridgeโโspends most of his time in semi-retirement, running his legitimate businesses and playing pickleball. Except for his longtime girlfriend, no one in his middle-class neighborhood is the wiser to his double life.
But OโConnerโs past refuses to stay dead. When heโs approached with a job he canโt resist, he agrees to mastermind his biggest heist yet: a multi-million-dollar raid of a tech billionaireโs secret bunker, hidden beneath his newly constructed basketball arena. As the job goes down, testing OโConnerโs mettle with new challenges, the promise of the score attracts ghosts from his past he thought were long buried.
Interwoven with flashbacks to OโConnerโs coming-of-age as an orphan in Los Angeles, this pulse-pounding story is both an homage to Donald Westlakeโs Parker series and a rich portrait of a morally gray thief at a crossroads.
After years of close calls, OโConnerโthe former โWarlord of Willow Ridgeโโspends most of his time in semi-retirement, running his legitimate businesses and playing pickleball. Except for his longtime girlfriend, no one in his middle-class neighborhood is the wiser to his double life.
But OโConnerโs past refuses to stay dead. When heโs approached with a job he canโt resist, he agrees to mastermind his biggest heist yet: a multi-million-dollar raid of a tech billionaireโs secret bunker, hidden beneath his newly constructed basketball arena. As the job goes down, testing OโConnerโs mettle with new challenges, the promise of the score attracts ghosts from his past he thought were long buried.
Interwoven with flashbacks to OโConnerโs coming-of-age as an orphan in Los Angeles, this pulse-pounding story is both an homage to Donald Westlakeโs Parker series and a rich portrait of a morally gray thief at a crossroads.
Throw Away the Key
Author Jason M Hough
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, International Mystery & Crime, Assassination Thrillers, Espionage Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A former CIA locksmith turned glorified janitor is haunted by a botched Cold War operation with ramifications that extend to the present day.
New York Times bestselling author Jason M. Hough pens a fast paced thriller packed full of action, perfect for fans of Alma Katsu and David McCloskey.
Lars Bergman is no ordinary janitor. Heโs the CIAโs locksmith.
Formerly part of the CIAโs infamous Surreptitious Entry Team, Lars is now responsible for every padlock, safe, and secure door across the CIA headquarters. Heโs never met a lock he couldnโt pickโฆ except one, which he tried and failed to open during a botched mission in Warsaw at the end of the Cold War.
Cruising towards retirement, Larsโs life is upended when a senior CIA official dies and heโs called upon to open the safe in her office. Inside the safe is a clue only Lars would notice, left by someone heโd worked with in his heyday. As he investigates, Lars soon realizes that his failed Warsaw operation has come back to haunt him, and perhaps give him another chance at picking the one lock thatโs ever eluded him.
What Lars doesnโt realize is that what the lock is protecting could have dire ramifications for the organization he has spent his whole adult life safekeeping.
New York Times bestselling author Jason M. Hough pens a fast paced thriller packed full of action, perfect for fans of Alma Katsu and David McCloskey.
Lars Bergman is no ordinary janitor. Heโs the CIAโs locksmith.
Formerly part of the CIAโs infamous Surreptitious Entry Team, Lars is now responsible for every padlock, safe, and secure door across the CIA headquarters. Heโs never met a lock he couldnโt pickโฆ except one, which he tried and failed to open during a botched mission in Warsaw at the end of the Cold War.
Cruising towards retirement, Larsโs life is upended when a senior CIA official dies and heโs called upon to open the safe in her office. Inside the safe is a clue only Lars would notice, left by someone heโd worked with in his heyday. As he investigates, Lars soon realizes that his failed Warsaw operation has come back to haunt him, and perhaps give him another chance at picking the one lock thatโs ever eluded him.
What Lars doesnโt realize is that what the lock is protecting could have dire ramifications for the organization he has spent his whole adult life safekeeping.
A tender, witty, and sharp debut novel about the passions and peculiarities of modern love, by โan extraordinarily gifted writerโ (Sally Rooney).
Chuck and Joey meet in a bar. Heโs in his mid-thirties; sheโs twelve years younger. He long ago abandoned his ambition of being a novelist and works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. "Lead copywriter," he corrects himself. Joey is living paycheck to paycheck on her barista wages and privately dreams of making it as a poet. They go back to Chuckโs luxury flatโa world away from Joeyโs cramped house-share, the crumbs in her bed. Soon, Joey is imagining a future between them and Chuck is moving on from a major change in his recent past. Amazing, how meeting a new person can make you feel so new.
Funny, excruciating, and true, Jem Calder's I Want You to Be Happy is a sharp-eyed tale of two people searching for meaning and connection in modern times, missing the mark maybe, but still trying.
Chuck and Joey meet in a bar. Heโs in his mid-thirties; sheโs twelve years younger. He long ago abandoned his ambition of being a novelist and works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. "Lead copywriter," he corrects himself. Joey is living paycheck to paycheck on her barista wages and privately dreams of making it as a poet. They go back to Chuckโs luxury flatโa world away from Joeyโs cramped house-share, the crumbs in her bed. Soon, Joey is imagining a future between them and Chuck is moving on from a major change in his recent past. Amazing, how meeting a new person can make you feel so new.
Funny, excruciating, and true, Jem Calder's I Want You to Be Happy is a sharp-eyed tale of two people searching for meaning and connection in modern times, missing the mark maybe, but still trying.
Falling for You
Author Natasha Madison
Genres Literature & Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance
Publication Date July 14, 2026
USA Today
and
Wall Street Journal
bestselling author Natasha Madison turns up the heat when a night of passionate brings together a man who was never looking for love and a woman who thinks she doesnโt deserve it.
Theo Williams loved and lost once and isnโt interested in doing it again. He has his family and friends, and plenty of women passing through his new hometown who are happy with a no-strings attached night of passion. Working as a partner at his cousinโs construction company, heโs perfectly content with his lifeโuntil he meets Collins Henderson, the one-night stand who will change his world forever.
Collins grew up on the wrong side of her small hometown. Thanks to her parentsโ shady schemes, every local knows a Henderson cannot be trusted. She works hard as a paramedic, putting in every extra hour she can to save for a better life. But every time she starts to get ahead, her parents show up to pull her back down. Having one night of passion with a man she doesnโt know is not something sheโd normally do, but there was just something about him โฆ And two months later, she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant.
When she runs into the mysterious stranger again, she has to tell him, not because she needs or wants anything from him, just so he knows. But now heโs showing up at her house to cook her meals, stocking her refrigerator, and doing everything he can for her. Collins has always taken care of herself, she wasnโt looking for a relationship, but she canโt deny the chemistry between them.
She knows itโs only a matter of time before he learns who she is and changes his mind. She canโt let herself fall for this guy, but every day heโs getting harder to resist โฆ
Theo Williams loved and lost once and isnโt interested in doing it again. He has his family and friends, and plenty of women passing through his new hometown who are happy with a no-strings attached night of passion. Working as a partner at his cousinโs construction company, heโs perfectly content with his lifeโuntil he meets Collins Henderson, the one-night stand who will change his world forever.
Collins grew up on the wrong side of her small hometown. Thanks to her parentsโ shady schemes, every local knows a Henderson cannot be trusted. She works hard as a paramedic, putting in every extra hour she can to save for a better life. But every time she starts to get ahead, her parents show up to pull her back down. Having one night of passion with a man she doesnโt know is not something sheโd normally do, but there was just something about him โฆ And two months later, she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant.
When she runs into the mysterious stranger again, she has to tell him, not because she needs or wants anything from him, just so he knows. But now heโs showing up at her house to cook her meals, stocking her refrigerator, and doing everything he can for her. Collins has always taken care of herself, she wasnโt looking for a relationship, but she canโt deny the chemistry between them.
She knows itโs only a matter of time before he learns who she is and changes his mind. She canโt let herself fall for this guy, but every day heโs getting harder to resist โฆ
A Delicious Deception
Author Lucy Burdette
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Women Sleuths, Cozy Animal Mysteries, Cozy Culinary Mysteries
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Mother-to-be Hayley Snow bites off more than she can chew in the sixteenth installment of Lucy Burdetteโs USA Today bestselling Key West Food Critic mysteries.
When Sheriffโs Deputy Darcy Rogers asks Hayley for a small favor, she canโt say no. Nine months pregnant and temporarily benched from her food critic duties, Hayleyโs itching for a distraction and eager to help. All she has to do is tag along while a young woman picks up her daughter from her father at Monroe Countyโs safe custody exchange location. Easy, right?
Wrong.
In the chaos of the Sheriffโs Office open house, the mother disappears. Then the father bolts, leaving Hayley with a terrified girl and the realization that something has gone terribly wrong. Hayley and Deputy Rogers head north up the Keys to search for answers.
When a body turns up, Hayley realizes this isnโt just a missing-persons caseโitโs a race against time. With the little girlโs safety at risk, Hayley must trust her instinctsโand her heartโto uncover the truth.
When Sheriffโs Deputy Darcy Rogers asks Hayley for a small favor, she canโt say no. Nine months pregnant and temporarily benched from her food critic duties, Hayleyโs itching for a distraction and eager to help. All she has to do is tag along while a young woman picks up her daughter from her father at Monroe Countyโs safe custody exchange location. Easy, right?
Wrong.
In the chaos of the Sheriffโs Office open house, the mother disappears. Then the father bolts, leaving Hayley with a terrified girl and the realization that something has gone terribly wrong. Hayley and Deputy Rogers head north up the Keys to search for answers.
When a body turns up, Hayley realizes this isnโt just a missing-persons caseโitโs a race against time. With the little girlโs safety at risk, Hayley must trust her instinctsโand her heartโto uncover the truth.
How to Date a Fanatic
Author Aruni Kashyap
Genres LGBTQ+ Coming of Age Fiction, LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction, Cultural Heritage Fiction, Political Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In this compassionate, poignant novel set in contemporary India, a young professor searches for connection and love during a time of political and cultural upheaval.
As political tensions rise precipitously across India, Rohit returns to Delhi University to teach and gets caught in a web of unrequited love with his friend Dhruv. To alleviate his inevitable heartbreak, Rohit seeks relationships with other men on campus, until he meets and embarks on a delicate new romance with the effervescent Sayan, a literature student he hopes will be the answer to getting over Dhruv.
Rohitโs life soon becomes more complicated as the country's political tensions erupt on campus, sparking a turbulent student-led movement that entangles Rohit when Dhruv joins the fray, a tipping point that changes Rohitโs life forever. Set against the vibrant, volatile tapestry of modern India, Rohit and his friends must learn to navigate the challenges and triumphs of queer life to survive in an unpredictable political landscape.
Propulsive, tense, and charged with humor and tenderness, How to Date a Fanatic is an exploration of identity, connection, and the enduring hope for a better future in a rapidly changing world.
As political tensions rise precipitously across India, Rohit returns to Delhi University to teach and gets caught in a web of unrequited love with his friend Dhruv. To alleviate his inevitable heartbreak, Rohit seeks relationships with other men on campus, until he meets and embarks on a delicate new romance with the effervescent Sayan, a literature student he hopes will be the answer to getting over Dhruv.
Rohitโs life soon becomes more complicated as the country's political tensions erupt on campus, sparking a turbulent student-led movement that entangles Rohit when Dhruv joins the fray, a tipping point that changes Rohitโs life forever. Set against the vibrant, volatile tapestry of modern India, Rohit and his friends must learn to navigate the challenges and triumphs of queer life to survive in an unpredictable political landscape.
Propulsive, tense, and charged with humor and tenderness, How to Date a Fanatic is an exploration of identity, connection, and the enduring hope for a better future in a rapidly changing world.
Hustle, Baby
Author Priya Guns
Genres Humor About Law & Crime, Self-Help & Psychology Humor, Fiction Satire, Dark Humor
Publication Date July 14, 2026
From the incendiary voice behind
Your Driver is Waiting,
a fierce and unforgettable novel about a Tamil refugee family stealing from corporations to survive until their lives are up-ended by a day-trading scam, threatening what little security they have left.
Itโs hard to be a teenager at the turn of the millennium in America, and especially so for Dilo, whoโs always hustling to help her family get by. Since they arrived from Sri Lanka as Tamil refugees fleeing the civil war, one thingโs become blindingly clearโthe American Dream is bullshit. The system is rigged, so sometimes you have to cheat to win.
Their family lives hand-to-mouth, always working for their next meal, until her aunt Anjali brings home her new fling, Mark. A day trader who promises them the world, Mark takes $50 from Anajaliโs purse and turns it into $200 on the stock exchange, like water into wine. It must be a miracle, and the family quickly becomes enmeshed in his scheme, recruiting investors on his behalf, spreading the good word and the 10% profit. But when the bubble bursts, when Mark disappears, when Dilo ends up more betrayed than her whole family put together, she knows itโs time to take matters into her own hands.
From the acclaimed author of Your Driver is Waiting, with โa ferocity of voice that belongs to Priya Guns aloneโ (Camille Perri, NYTBR), Hustle, Baby is a fearless and feral novel about an unhinged anti-hero with a score to settle, who will stop at nothing for revenge and redemption.
Itโs hard to be a teenager at the turn of the millennium in America, and especially so for Dilo, whoโs always hustling to help her family get by. Since they arrived from Sri Lanka as Tamil refugees fleeing the civil war, one thingโs become blindingly clearโthe American Dream is bullshit. The system is rigged, so sometimes you have to cheat to win.
Their family lives hand-to-mouth, always working for their next meal, until her aunt Anjali brings home her new fling, Mark. A day trader who promises them the world, Mark takes $50 from Anajaliโs purse and turns it into $200 on the stock exchange, like water into wine. It must be a miracle, and the family quickly becomes enmeshed in his scheme, recruiting investors on his behalf, spreading the good word and the 10% profit. But when the bubble bursts, when Mark disappears, when Dilo ends up more betrayed than her whole family put together, she knows itโs time to take matters into her own hands.
From the acclaimed author of Your Driver is Waiting, with โa ferocity of voice that belongs to Priya Guns aloneโ (Camille Perri, NYTBR), Hustle, Baby is a fearless and feral novel about an unhinged anti-hero with a score to settle, who will stop at nothing for revenge and redemption.
Conviction
Author Elizabeth H. Winthrop
Genres Political Fiction, Mothers & Children Fiction, Women's Religious Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The story of a young, American womanโs misguided journey to join ISIS and the grief of the mother she leaves behindโa gripping and thought-provoking exploration of loss, empathy, and hope from the acclaimed author of The Mercy Seat
Maggie is gone. And her mother, Ann, is reeling.
In the aftermath of 9/11, eleven-year-old Maggieโs first instinct was rage. But when her parents took her to an open house at a mosque, she glimpsed a faith of beauty and peaceโand over time came to embrace Islam as her own.
A decade later, Maggie has left Maine for the life in New York she always dreamed of. Yet her joy is shadowed by images from civilians starving, children buried under rubble. She feels powerless to help. Then she meets Ahmet, the handsome and headstrong son of a neighborhood baker. Ahmet is enraged by all the same things she isโso much that he leaves his life behind to join a new rebel group emerging in Syria, electrified by its sweeping vision to fight Assad and create a Muslim utopia. The group is ISIS.
Driven by love, Maggie follows him into territory from which she canโt return. Trapped without her passport and cut off from home, she slowly gleans the brutal nature of the group she has joined, one that does not share her vision of Islam.
Back in Maine, Ann is left with silence and half-truths, with the hope that one day her daughter will realize her mistake and come home. As ISIS explodes into global infamy, Ann becomes consumed by questions of what she did not see in her daughter and how beliefโwhether religious, political, or maternalโcan turn to conviction, and conviction to ruin.
Told in counterpoint between mother and daughter, America and Syria, Conviction is both intimate and global in a portrait of love during war, and a nuanced dive into the horrors of the modern world and the conditions that beget violence.
Maggie is gone. And her mother, Ann, is reeling.
In the aftermath of 9/11, eleven-year-old Maggieโs first instinct was rage. But when her parents took her to an open house at a mosque, she glimpsed a faith of beauty and peaceโand over time came to embrace Islam as her own.
A decade later, Maggie has left Maine for the life in New York she always dreamed of. Yet her joy is shadowed by images from civilians starving, children buried under rubble. She feels powerless to help. Then she meets Ahmet, the handsome and headstrong son of a neighborhood baker. Ahmet is enraged by all the same things she isโso much that he leaves his life behind to join a new rebel group emerging in Syria, electrified by its sweeping vision to fight Assad and create a Muslim utopia. The group is ISIS.
Driven by love, Maggie follows him into territory from which she canโt return. Trapped without her passport and cut off from home, she slowly gleans the brutal nature of the group she has joined, one that does not share her vision of Islam.
Back in Maine, Ann is left with silence and half-truths, with the hope that one day her daughter will realize her mistake and come home. As ISIS explodes into global infamy, Ann becomes consumed by questions of what she did not see in her daughter and how beliefโwhether religious, political, or maternalโcan turn to conviction, and conviction to ruin.
Told in counterpoint between mother and daughter, America and Syria, Conviction is both intimate and global in a portrait of love during war, and a nuanced dive into the horrors of the modern world and the conditions that beget violence.
Requiem of the Astral Throne
Author Joseph Young
Genres Literature & Fiction, Space Operas, Space Fleet Science Fiction, Space Marine Science Fiction
Publication Date July 20, 2026
Captain Aris Solene and her crew aboard the Zephira Dawn have survived Velmora and Ignarok, but survival has come at a cost.
Time is running out.
The Olyssian Accord are no longer operating in the shadows. Their campaign for domination is accelerating, and at its center lies a single objective: awaken Threxion, an ancient deity capable of unraveling entire systems and making the stars themselves bleed.
To stop them, Aris leads her crew to Oquelis, a world of endless water by day and lethal ice by night, where beauty conceals something far more dangerous. But when General Talos arrives, he doesnโt come to conquer, he comes to claim power. The result is swift and devastating, leaving the crew scattered and forcing Aris into decisions that test both her command and the limits of her heart.
But Oquelis is only the beginning.
Beyond it lies Skyrend, a skybound world of violent winds, fractured stone, and aerial predators, where battles are fought with nothing beneath your feet. With the crew divided across hostile worlds, every path forward demands sacrifice, and every choice carries consequences that cannot be undone.
As the galaxy edges toward open war, Aris is pushed toward a final confrontation, one that will determine who claims the Astral Throneโฆand who is left behind in the attempt.
Because power has never guaranteed survival.
And survival has never come without cost.
Time is running out.
The Olyssian Accord are no longer operating in the shadows. Their campaign for domination is accelerating, and at its center lies a single objective: awaken Threxion, an ancient deity capable of unraveling entire systems and making the stars themselves bleed.
To stop them, Aris leads her crew to Oquelis, a world of endless water by day and lethal ice by night, where beauty conceals something far more dangerous. But when General Talos arrives, he doesnโt come to conquer, he comes to claim power. The result is swift and devastating, leaving the crew scattered and forcing Aris into decisions that test both her command and the limits of her heart.
But Oquelis is only the beginning.
Beyond it lies Skyrend, a skybound world of violent winds, fractured stone, and aerial predators, where battles are fought with nothing beneath your feet. With the crew divided across hostile worlds, every path forward demands sacrifice, and every choice carries consequences that cannot be undone.
As the galaxy edges toward open war, Aris is pushed toward a final confrontation, one that will determine who claims the Astral Throneโฆand who is left behind in the attempt.
Because power has never guaranteed survival.
And survival has never come without cost.
The Knocking
Author Laura Lee Bahr
Genres 20th Century Historical Fiction, Ghost Fiction, Horror Occult & Supernatural, Women's Literature & Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In a house this haunted, both the living and the dead pose dangers to a female journalist in nineteenth-century New York in a chilling historical gothic by the author of
Who Is the Liar
.
Itโs 1850 when intrepid journalist and womenโs-rights advocate Edith Ann, โE. A.,โ Howe arrives at the home of iconic newspaper founder Horace Greeley. Her assignment is to chronicle the uncanny gifts of Cathie Fox, an eleven-year-old medium in Horaceโs charge. Mysterious knocking sounds follow Cathie as she channels the restless spirit of the Greeleysโ deceased son, Pickieโa ghostly consolation to Horaceโs profoundly unwell and grieving wife. As her condition worsens, E. A. suspects foul play.
Something is very wrong in this house. Sharp-tongued housekeepers warn her to steer clear of the attic. Pickieโs alleged messages from beyond are more disturbing than comforting. And the seemingly guileless Cathie claims that the house is eating her alive. All the while Cathieโs beautiful English governess is awakening something restless in E. A.
As she wrestles with her own childhood terrors, E. A. must investigate the story of the spirit-knockings and reveal whether the greatest threats are coming from the living or the dead.
Itโs 1850 when intrepid journalist and womenโs-rights advocate Edith Ann, โE. A.,โ Howe arrives at the home of iconic newspaper founder Horace Greeley. Her assignment is to chronicle the uncanny gifts of Cathie Fox, an eleven-year-old medium in Horaceโs charge. Mysterious knocking sounds follow Cathie as she channels the restless spirit of the Greeleysโ deceased son, Pickieโa ghostly consolation to Horaceโs profoundly unwell and grieving wife. As her condition worsens, E. A. suspects foul play.
Something is very wrong in this house. Sharp-tongued housekeepers warn her to steer clear of the attic. Pickieโs alleged messages from beyond are more disturbing than comforting. And the seemingly guileless Cathie claims that the house is eating her alive. All the while Cathieโs beautiful English governess is awakening something restless in E. A.
As she wrestles with her own childhood terrors, E. A. must investigate the story of the spirit-knockings and reveal whether the greatest threats are coming from the living or the dead.
Not With a Bang
Author Temi Oh
Genres Literary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, Alien Invasion Science Fiction, First Contact Science Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
When the world finally ends, will you see it coming? Will you be prepared?
In the summer sky, a celestial object is fast approaching, due to slingshot around the Earth and disappear again. And everyone has their own theory on what it is โ a meteor, a planet, aliens?
Meanwhile, the Minton family is in crisis. Briar Minton can't stop thinking about the girl who went missing six months ago. Investigating her disappearance takes her down a rabbit hole, deep into the world of a cult and the extraterrestrial intelligence they claim is communicating with them.
At the same time, her father Marcus is becoming more unhinged after losing his job as a policeman, becoming obsessed with doomsday prepping and forcing his wife and four daughters along for the ride. He is completely convinced, and maybe even a little bit hopeful, that the apocalypse is imminent.
As the celestial object approaches, the Mintons reach breaking point.
Can they find their way back to each other, at the end of the world?
In the summer sky, a celestial object is fast approaching, due to slingshot around the Earth and disappear again. And everyone has their own theory on what it is โ a meteor, a planet, aliens?
Meanwhile, the Minton family is in crisis. Briar Minton can't stop thinking about the girl who went missing six months ago. Investigating her disappearance takes her down a rabbit hole, deep into the world of a cult and the extraterrestrial intelligence they claim is communicating with them.
At the same time, her father Marcus is becoming more unhinged after losing his job as a policeman, becoming obsessed with doomsday prepping and forcing his wife and four daughters along for the ride. He is completely convinced, and maybe even a little bit hopeful, that the apocalypse is imminent.
As the celestial object approaches, the Mintons reach breaking point.
Can they find their way back to each other, at the end of the world?
Wench
Author Erynne Rivers
Genres Folklore, Enemies to Lovers Romance, Historical Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
Publication Date July 16, 2026
Pre-order the brand new spicy fae romantasy, perfect for fans of Robin Hood and The Knight and the Moth
Maid Marianโs life is over.
Her cowardly father has betrothed her to the most reviled man, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Devastated, sheโs sent on the quickest path to meet her husband, through the fae-infested Sherwood Forest.
But everything changes when her carriage is attacked by the most feared fae, the Merry Men, followers of the infamous Robin Hood. Kidnapped and waiting on the Sheriffโs rescue, Marian finds herself surrounded by the very magical creatures sheโs been raised to fear. But the more time she spends in their presence, Marian realises that not everything sheโs been taught by her family is true.
And Marian canโt help but find herself drawn to her captor โ the sinfully handsome Robin, who stands between her and returning to life amongst the humans.
As the Sheriff's men close in on Marian's location, she will soon be faced with the ultimate the family sheโs always known, or the love she can choose for herselfโฆ
A breathtaking debut romantasy novel for lovers of Robin Hood, The Knight and the Moth and Heavenly Bodies.
Maid Marianโs life is over.
Her cowardly father has betrothed her to the most reviled man, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Devastated, sheโs sent on the quickest path to meet her husband, through the fae-infested Sherwood Forest.
But everything changes when her carriage is attacked by the most feared fae, the Merry Men, followers of the infamous Robin Hood. Kidnapped and waiting on the Sheriffโs rescue, Marian finds herself surrounded by the very magical creatures sheโs been raised to fear. But the more time she spends in their presence, Marian realises that not everything sheโs been taught by her family is true.
And Marian canโt help but find herself drawn to her captor โ the sinfully handsome Robin, who stands between her and returning to life amongst the humans.
As the Sheriff's men close in on Marian's location, she will soon be faced with the ultimate the family sheโs always known, or the love she can choose for herselfโฆ
A breathtaking debut romantasy novel for lovers of Robin Hood, The Knight and the Moth and Heavenly Bodies.
Playing with Trouble
Author Lainey Davis
Genres Literature & Fiction, New Adult & College Romance, Romantic Comedy, Sports Romance
Publication Date July 16, 2026
My teammate Rookie laid down three rules when I moved into his don't touch his stuff, don't touch his food, and don't touch his sister.
Two out of three should be easy enough.
In my defense, I didn't know the gorgeous woman at the airport was Ella. The last time I saw Rookie's kid sister, she had braces and a grudge against me for hogging the backseat of her parents' car. She's not a kid anymore.
She's a curvy, sharp-tongued nurse who just moved to town, and apparently Rookie offered to let her stay with us. He forgot to mention we don't have a spare room.
Now she's sleeping in my bed because I offered to take the couch. At least I'm that much of a gentleman. She's saving lives and studying for some huge test while I try to remember how to be a professional hockey player instead of ogling the hottest woman in Pittsburgh.
Ella also asked me for a favor I can't stop thinking about. The kind of favor that would end my friendship with her brother and probably get me traded.
I should say no. I should keep my distance. I should focus on the season and stop noticing the way she wears the heck out of those scrub pants. Or the sounds she makes when she eats her brother's leftovers. Or the way my sheets smell like her hair.
Yeah. I'm in trouble.
I told myself I'd help her out and keep it casual. That I'd be the good guy, the fun roommate, the friend who keeps his hands to himself.
But Ella sees right through the party-boy act to the man underneath. And that man is falling so hard he can't see the ice anymore.
Two out of three should be easy enough.
In my defense, I didn't know the gorgeous woman at the airport was Ella. The last time I saw Rookie's kid sister, she had braces and a grudge against me for hogging the backseat of her parents' car. She's not a kid anymore.
She's a curvy, sharp-tongued nurse who just moved to town, and apparently Rookie offered to let her stay with us. He forgot to mention we don't have a spare room.
Now she's sleeping in my bed because I offered to take the couch. At least I'm that much of a gentleman. She's saving lives and studying for some huge test while I try to remember how to be a professional hockey player instead of ogling the hottest woman in Pittsburgh.
Ella also asked me for a favor I can't stop thinking about. The kind of favor that would end my friendship with her brother and probably get me traded.
I should say no. I should keep my distance. I should focus on the season and stop noticing the way she wears the heck out of those scrub pants. Or the sounds she makes when she eats her brother's leftovers. Or the way my sheets smell like her hair.
Yeah. I'm in trouble.
I told myself I'd help her out and keep it casual. That I'd be the good guy, the fun roommate, the friend who keeps his hands to himself.
But Ella sees right through the party-boy act to the man underneath. And that man is falling so hard he can't see the ice anymore.
Scary Movie Night
Author Miranda Smith
Genres Horror Literature & Fiction, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense Thrillers, Supernatural Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
In this nail-biting thriller, a horror-themed birthday party turns deadly when guests start disappearingโand the birthday girl realizes that she must face a long-buried secret to make it out alive.
Tippi is ready for a fresh start. After breaking off her engagement to an increasingly demanding, controlling, and emotionally unstable man, she is newly inspired to do whatever it takes to put herself first. Plus, her thirty-fifth birthday is coming a perfect occasion to ring in this new era. Tippiโs friends see the opportunity, too, and lean into her love of horror films by throwing her a lavish theme party at a secluded mansion, where everyone dresses as characters from iconic scary movies. But Tippi's attempts to enjoy the night are shattered when she starts receiving terrifying messages from her ex, Oliver, to expose a secret she was ready to take to the grave.
At first, Tippi canโt believe her eyes. Oliver moved across the country after they broke upโhe canโt have crashed her party. Could one of her friends have found out? But when her guests begin to disappear one by one, it becomes clear that the threats have very real consequences. And the messages make clear one the call is coming from inside the house.
As Tippi is forced to navigate the deception of those closest to her, she realizes that in the end, some things are indeed like in the movies, and sheโll do whatever it takes to just survive the night.
Tippi is ready for a fresh start. After breaking off her engagement to an increasingly demanding, controlling, and emotionally unstable man, she is newly inspired to do whatever it takes to put herself first. Plus, her thirty-fifth birthday is coming a perfect occasion to ring in this new era. Tippiโs friends see the opportunity, too, and lean into her love of horror films by throwing her a lavish theme party at a secluded mansion, where everyone dresses as characters from iconic scary movies. But Tippi's attempts to enjoy the night are shattered when she starts receiving terrifying messages from her ex, Oliver, to expose a secret she was ready to take to the grave.
At first, Tippi canโt believe her eyes. Oliver moved across the country after they broke upโhe canโt have crashed her party. Could one of her friends have found out? But when her guests begin to disappear one by one, it becomes clear that the threats have very real consequences. And the messages make clear one the call is coming from inside the house.
As Tippi is forced to navigate the deception of those closest to her, she realizes that in the end, some things are indeed like in the movies, and sheโll do whatever it takes to just survive the night.
The Mulai
Author Munir Hachemi
Genres Psychological Fiction, Evolution, Alternate History Science Fiction, Space Operas
Publication Date July 14, 2026
Interstellar via Invisible Cities: spec-fic translated from Spanish imagines a utopian way of life on another planet.
Years after the climate wars on Earth, the Mulai have settled into their new home on an unnamed planet. Supplies stopped arriving from Earth many years ago, and the Mulai have found a way to live. But now the people of Earth want to know what happened to the settlers, so they send The Archaeologist.
He finds that they have become a different people: uncannily similar to us but with something radically Other about them. Their language has become more about change than stability, and the ways they eat, reproduce, bury their dead, and understand gender have all transformed into something almost unrecognizable. The Archaeologist feels like his trip is one extended misunderstanding.
With fragments from The Archaeologistโs notes and the stories of Flukeh and Faida, who map both their world and their language, The Mulai offers a glimpse of a world adjacent to ours โ one that just may be a model for how to better our own.
From one of Grantaโs Best Young Spanish-Language Novelists and author of the celebrated Living Things, and translated by the award-winning Julia Sanches, comes a bold new Borgesian reimagining of what โcivilizationโ might look like.
Years after the climate wars on Earth, the Mulai have settled into their new home on an unnamed planet. Supplies stopped arriving from Earth many years ago, and the Mulai have found a way to live. But now the people of Earth want to know what happened to the settlers, so they send The Archaeologist.
He finds that they have become a different people: uncannily similar to us but with something radically Other about them. Their language has become more about change than stability, and the ways they eat, reproduce, bury their dead, and understand gender have all transformed into something almost unrecognizable. The Archaeologist feels like his trip is one extended misunderstanding.
With fragments from The Archaeologistโs notes and the stories of Flukeh and Faida, who map both their world and their language, The Mulai offers a glimpse of a world adjacent to ours โ one that just may be a model for how to better our own.
From one of Grantaโs Best Young Spanish-Language Novelists and author of the celebrated Living Things, and translated by the award-winning Julia Sanches, comes a bold new Borgesian reimagining of what โcivilizationโ might look like.
The Spear and the Storm
Author Michael Livingston
Genres Epic Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Greek & Roman Myth & Legend, Literature & Fiction
Publication Date July 16, 2026
'LIVINGSTON HAS SPICED REAL HISTORY WITH A COMPELLING DOSE OF FANTASY!' BENARD CORNWELL
The follow-up to Michael Livingston's incredible THE ARK AND THE EMPIRE, revealing the hidden celestial conflict behind the Roman Empire we think we know.
Alexandria has fallen, and with it the great kingdom of Egypt...
Cleopatra is dead. Her children are paraded through the streets in chains wrought of their mother's golden treasures, and within a year all but one of them will be dead. Only her young daughter, Cleopatra Selene, survives to continue her quest for vengeance against Rome and its emperor, Augustus Caesar.
To show his strength, Augustus Caesar will go to war against the Cantabrians in northern Spain, and it isn't long before he calls on Juba of Numidia, his adopted half-brother and the man whom Selene has been made to marry โ but whom she has grown to love. The young couple journey to the Cantabrian frontier, where they learn that Caesar wants Juba so he can use the Trident of Poseidon to destroy his enemies. Perfidy and treachery abound. Juba's love of Selene will cost him dearly in the epic fight, and the choices made may change the very fabric of the known world.
BOOK 2 IN THE SHARDS TRILOGY
The follow-up to Michael Livingston's incredible THE ARK AND THE EMPIRE, revealing the hidden celestial conflict behind the Roman Empire we think we know.
Alexandria has fallen, and with it the great kingdom of Egypt...
Cleopatra is dead. Her children are paraded through the streets in chains wrought of their mother's golden treasures, and within a year all but one of them will be dead. Only her young daughter, Cleopatra Selene, survives to continue her quest for vengeance against Rome and its emperor, Augustus Caesar.
To show his strength, Augustus Caesar will go to war against the Cantabrians in northern Spain, and it isn't long before he calls on Juba of Numidia, his adopted half-brother and the man whom Selene has been made to marry โ but whom she has grown to love. The young couple journey to the Cantabrian frontier, where they learn that Caesar wants Juba so he can use the Trident of Poseidon to destroy his enemies. Perfidy and treachery abound. Juba's love of Selene will cost him dearly in the epic fight, and the choices made may change the very fabric of the known world.
BOOK 2 IN THE SHARDS TRILOGY
Erebus-13
Author David Wellington
Genres Horror Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction Adventures, Exploration Science Fiction
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The crew of the Artemis has escaped the nightmare of Paradise-1, but at great cost. Parker is gone. Petrovaโs past continues to haunt her. Worst of all, Erebus โ a timeless entity of pure darkness โ has been released from its prison. Now itโs headed for Earth. Petrova must rally her crew for one final mission. Somehow, they must find a way to unite the disparate factions of the solar system โ the United Earth Government, the Lunar colonies, and the outer planets โ and find a way to stop Erebus. The fate of humanity - and the galaxy - is in their hands.
The Light of Stars
Author Jenelle Hovde
Genres Christian Historical Romance, Christian Historical Fiction, Regency Romances, Clean & Wholesome Romance
Publication Date July 14, 2026
An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in both glittering London ballrooms and Calcutta street markets.
When Kitty Grenvilleโs grandfather announces her engagement to Sebastian Sinclair, sheโs appalled. She barely remembers the boy she met once as a childโand now heโs a man tied to the East India Company, the very organization that tore her and her brother from their mother and home in Hyderabad years ago. Unwilling to relinquish her dream of a love match or her passion for astronomy, Kitty is determined to refuse the marriage and find freedom in her own way.
Sebastian Sinclair carries the weight of duty and regret. To atone for past sins, he complies with his grandfatherโs orders to return to England, fulfill a long-standing betrothal, and defend the maligned East India Company before Parliament. Though Kitty makes her disinterest clear, Sebastian is drawn to her intellect and spirit.
As Kitty navigates her first London season, her opinion of Sebastian begins to shiftโespecially when he shields her from scandal. When heโs abruptly called back to India, Kitty stuns everyone by marrying him and going with him, hoping to escape her grandfatherโs controlโand to find her mother.
But the challenges that await in India are greater than imagined. Together, Kitty and Sebastian must confront the legacy of family and empireโand decide if a marriage born of obligation can grow into a love strong enough to endure.
Sweet historical romance filled with hope, faith, and an arranged marriage dynamicPerfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, or Abigail WilsonIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
When Kitty Grenvilleโs grandfather announces her engagement to Sebastian Sinclair, sheโs appalled. She barely remembers the boy she met once as a childโand now heโs a man tied to the East India Company, the very organization that tore her and her brother from their mother and home in Hyderabad years ago. Unwilling to relinquish her dream of a love match or her passion for astronomy, Kitty is determined to refuse the marriage and find freedom in her own way.
Sebastian Sinclair carries the weight of duty and regret. To atone for past sins, he complies with his grandfatherโs orders to return to England, fulfill a long-standing betrothal, and defend the maligned East India Company before Parliament. Though Kitty makes her disinterest clear, Sebastian is drawn to her intellect and spirit.
As Kitty navigates her first London season, her opinion of Sebastian begins to shiftโespecially when he shields her from scandal. When heโs abruptly called back to India, Kitty stuns everyone by marrying him and going with him, hoping to escape her grandfatherโs controlโand to find her mother.
But the challenges that await in India are greater than imagined. Together, Kitty and Sebastian must confront the legacy of family and empireโand decide if a marriage born of obligation can grow into a love strong enough to endure.
Sweet historical romance filled with hope, faith, and an arranged marriage dynamicPerfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, or Abigail WilsonIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Paradise Pawn
Author Meg Richardson
Genres Coming of Age Fiction, Friendship Fiction, Teen & Young Adult eBooks
Publication Date July 14, 2026
A dazzling debut novel about best friends, adolescent longing, and the Florida pawn shop that promises to make their dreams come trueโif it doesnโt break them apart first.
Teenage best friends Jackie and Kayla can sell anything. Alongside their fathers, they work at a pawn shop in Cherry Beach, Florida, handling everything from luxury jewelry to chainsaws and more. When the girls learn that Kaylaโs family canโt afford a private school opportunity that Jackieโs can, Jackie becomes distraught about losing her best friend. With their sharp minds but youthful lack of foresight, they scheme a way to embezzle money from the pawn shop. As the hot Florida summer unfolds, the girls steal thousands of dollars from the shop. But when their heist is discovered, Jackie is faced with a situation that no amount of negotiating or charisma can fix.
With incredible heart and wit, and based on Richardsonโs own experience working behind the counter of a pawn shop, Paradise Pawn navigates current-day themes of trust, familial love, female friendship, and class differences, and asks us how far we would go to protect the ones we love most.
Teenage best friends Jackie and Kayla can sell anything. Alongside their fathers, they work at a pawn shop in Cherry Beach, Florida, handling everything from luxury jewelry to chainsaws and more. When the girls learn that Kaylaโs family canโt afford a private school opportunity that Jackieโs can, Jackie becomes distraught about losing her best friend. With their sharp minds but youthful lack of foresight, they scheme a way to embezzle money from the pawn shop. As the hot Florida summer unfolds, the girls steal thousands of dollars from the shop. But when their heist is discovered, Jackie is faced with a situation that no amount of negotiating or charisma can fix.
With incredible heart and wit, and based on Richardsonโs own experience working behind the counter of a pawn shop, Paradise Pawn navigates current-day themes of trust, familial love, female friendship, and class differences, and asks us how far we would go to protect the ones we love most.
The Parkwood Murders
Author Chris Chibnall
Genres Small Town & Rural Fiction, Police Procedurals, Women Sleuths, Suspense Thrillers
Publication Date July 16, 2026
Detective Nicola Bridge returns in the thrilling new novel from Chris Chibnall, creator of Broadchurch and showrunner of Seven Dials, and Sunday Times bestselling author of Death at the White Hart
'This guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sureโ Lee Child
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For its many repeat customers, Parkwood Holiday Village is a haven โ idyllic woodland, a tranquil lake, customer service on tap around the clock.
For Detective Nicola Bridge, itโs a crime scene.
When a body is discovered early one morning, Nicola is faced with an investigation like no hundreds of potential suspects, but seemingly no witnesses.
As she digs into the reality that lies behind Parkwoodโs serene faรงade, she meets the exhausted staff whose hard work keeps the guests happy. It soon turns out that they are her best sources โ after all, who pays attention to what they let slip in front of the lifeguards, cleaners and babysitters that make a holiday seamless?
But when the victimโs identity is revealed, Nicola realises that this might not be a one-off crime of passion.
Thereโs a killer lurking somewhere in these woodsโฆ
'This guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sureโ Lee Child
*******
For its many repeat customers, Parkwood Holiday Village is a haven โ idyllic woodland, a tranquil lake, customer service on tap around the clock.
For Detective Nicola Bridge, itโs a crime scene.
When a body is discovered early one morning, Nicola is faced with an investigation like no hundreds of potential suspects, but seemingly no witnesses.
As she digs into the reality that lies behind Parkwoodโs serene faรงade, she meets the exhausted staff whose hard work keeps the guests happy. It soon turns out that they are her best sources โ after all, who pays attention to what they let slip in front of the lifeguards, cleaners and babysitters that make a holiday seamless?
But when the victimโs identity is revealed, Nicola realises that this might not be a one-off crime of passion.
Thereโs a killer lurking somewhere in these woodsโฆ
A Dark Path: And Other Kate Burkholder Short Stories
Author Linda Castillo
Genres Literature & Fiction, Police Procedurals, Women Sleuths, Suspense Thrillers
Publication Date July 14, 2026
For the first time in print comes a collection of five short stories in the Edgar award-winning Kate Burkholder series, PLUS one new, never-before-published story, from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo.
When two young boys donโt return home from an innocent afternoon of fishing, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder must track them down before the first winter storm of the season bears down on Painters Mill in THE PACT.
In DISAPPEARED, Kate races against the clock to find a two-year-old who has vanished during a violent thunderstorm. Was the little boy swept away in the rising creek waters? Or is his disappearance even more sinister?
In BLOOD MOON, a man is brutally attacked by a large beast in the woods. Throughout the night, reports of similar incidents escalate and Kate must confront the creature terrorizing the town before violence tips over into tragedy.
When a family dog brings home a human bone, Kate finds herself on a desperate search for answersโand a way to end the macabre rumors and ghost stories inundating the town in the Edgar award-winning short story HALLOWED GROUND.
In DARK STORM RISING, Kate must brave a dangerous blizzard to save an elderly Amish woman from a sinister foe. Will Kate reach her in time to save her life?
In A DARK PATH, a brand-new story, an Amish couple disappears enroute to town. Theyโd recently been threatened by their granddaughterโs troubled boyfriendโand thereโs heavy weather moving in. Kate rushes toward their remote farm, but a dog causes her to crash into a ravine, where she discovers a shattered buggy. Together, she and her new canine friend must find the couple before it's too late.
When two young boys donโt return home from an innocent afternoon of fishing, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder must track them down before the first winter storm of the season bears down on Painters Mill in THE PACT.
In DISAPPEARED, Kate races against the clock to find a two-year-old who has vanished during a violent thunderstorm. Was the little boy swept away in the rising creek waters? Or is his disappearance even more sinister?
In BLOOD MOON, a man is brutally attacked by a large beast in the woods. Throughout the night, reports of similar incidents escalate and Kate must confront the creature terrorizing the town before violence tips over into tragedy.
When a family dog brings home a human bone, Kate finds herself on a desperate search for answersโand a way to end the macabre rumors and ghost stories inundating the town in the Edgar award-winning short story HALLOWED GROUND.
In DARK STORM RISING, Kate must brave a dangerous blizzard to save an elderly Amish woman from a sinister foe. Will Kate reach her in time to save her life?
In A DARK PATH, a brand-new story, an Amish couple disappears enroute to town. Theyโd recently been threatened by their granddaughterโs troubled boyfriendโand thereโs heavy weather moving in. Kate rushes toward their remote farm, but a dog causes her to crash into a ravine, where she discovers a shattered buggy. Together, she and her new canine friend must find the couple before it's too late.
Karla & Ash
Author Brittainy Cherry
Genres Genre Literature & Fiction, Contemporary Romance, New Adult & College Romance
Publication Date July 14, 2026
The highly anticipated third book in the Chances series by USA Today bestselling author Brittainy Cherry.
Since her mother's death a year ago, Karla East feels as though life has forgotten her. Every day passes in emptinessโuntil a quiet morning in the cemetery changes everything. There she meets the boy with the saddest eyes she's ever seen. The boy whose silence speaks louder than words. In his grief, Karla recognizes a pain so similar to her own that it sparks something she thought she'd hope. And for the first time in a long time, she Can two broken hearts create a new beginning? Is it truly possible to learn to live again when you believe you've lost everything?
Since her mother's death a year ago, Karla East feels as though life has forgotten her. Every day passes in emptinessโuntil a quiet morning in the cemetery changes everything. There she meets the boy with the saddest eyes she's ever seen. The boy whose silence speaks louder than words. In his grief, Karla recognizes a pain so similar to her own that it sparks something she thought she'd hope. And for the first time in a long time, she Can two broken hearts create a new beginning? Is it truly possible to learn to live again when you believe you've lost everything?
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