Hello readers! It’s that time of the week again, Saturday, when we get to chat about some cool new releases. This week, we’ve got a crazy 15 books to check out, and they’re all hitting the shelves on the 18th, except for two. So, without further ado, let’s get cracking!
Adult Historcal Fantasy Romance
The first book in the Flesh and False Gods series is set in the kingdom of Talin. Every year, the capital twin cities of San-Er host a deadly game where competitors fight to the death for unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi, responsible for a past massacre, plans to finish the job and overthrow the monarchy. She forms an unexpected alliance with exiled aristocrat, Anton Makusa, and King Kasa’s adopted son, August. As the games progress, Calla must choose between her lover and the future of her kingdom.
Adult Fantasy Romance
Soul of Ash and Blood is the fifth book in the Blood and Ash series. Below is the description of book one to prevent spoilers!
Poppy was chosen at birth for a special role in bringing about a new era. Her life as the Maiden is very lonely. She is not allowed to be touched, looked at, spoken to, or experience pleasure. Instead of getting ready for her special day, she would rather be with the guards, fighting against the evil that harmed her family. However, she never had a say in this choice.
The fate of the entire kingdom depends on Poppy. But she is unsure if she even wants this responsibility for herself. This is because the Maiden also has feelings, a soul, and desires. When Hawke, a guard with golden eyes, enters her life and is duty-bound to ensure her success, destiny becomes mixed with their own desires. He angers her, makes her question her beliefs, and tempts her with things she’s not allowed to have.
A fallen kingdom, abandoned by the gods and feared by people, is rising once again. They are determined to use violence and revenge to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. As the threat grows closer, it becomes harder to distinguish between what is forbidden and what is right. Poppy is not only at risk of losing her heart and being rejected by the gods, but also her life as the fragile fabric holding her world together begins to unravel.
Adult Scifi Thriller
They left Earth to save humanity. But first, they need to save themselves. It is the time before Earth’s environment collapses. There is only one spaceship left, carrying eighty top graduates. They were chosen from a competitive program to have children in space. However, during the journey to a livable planet far away, a bomb explodes, killing three crew members and diverting The Phoenix from its course. Asuka, the only survivor, becomes the main suspect. Even before the explosion,
Asuka felt like she didn’t belong. She was the last one chosen for the mission and struggled with training on Earth. Being a half-Japanese girl raised in America, she only partially knows Japan, the country she represents. With no connection to her estranged mother at home, The Phoenix is all Asuka has left. As tensions rise among the crew, Asuka is determined to find the culprit before everyone loses faith in the mission, or worse, the bomber strikes again.
Adult Mystery/Thriller
Montserrat is a very talented person who edits sounds for movies. Unfortunately, she has always been ignored and not given the recognition she deserves. This is because the film industry in Mexico City during the 1990s was mainly run by men, making it difficult for her to gain attention. Even her best friend, Tristán, who used to be a charming star in soap operas, doesn’t seem to notice her existence, even though she has loved him since they were children.
However, everything changes when Tristán discovers that their new neighbor is Abel Urueta, a famous director of horror movies. Urueta claims that he can greatly improve their lives by finishing a mysterious film that involves a Nazi follower of the occult and magic film stock. Although this may sound like pure fiction, Urueta insists that he is cursed because he never completed the film. He convinces Montserrat and Tristán to help him shoot the missing scene and break the curse. However, as they get more involved in the project, Montserrat realizes that something evil is following her, and Tristán begins to see the ghost of his previous girlfriend. Together, they investigate the secrets of the film and the mysterious occultist who once haunted their city. They discover that magic and sorcery may not only exist in movies but also in reality.
New Adult Romance
The Summer Girl is the 3rd book in the Avalon Bay series. To prevent spoilers, the description below is that of book one.
Mackenzie Cabot, or Mac, always wants to make others happy. She tries hard to meet her demanding parents’ expectations, fit in with her prep school friends, and satisfy her long-term boyfriend. This constant pressure is tiring as she always has to follow rules and meet expectations. Unlike many people her age, Mac’s true passion is growing her internet business.
However, her parents insist that she get a college degree before fully focusing on her business. So, she moves to Avalon Bay, a coastal town where both locals and wealthy Garnet College students live. Mac has gotten good at controlling her impulsive nature, but that gets challenged when she meets Cooper Hartley, a local “bad boy.” Cooper is rough and authentic, which threatens Mac’s well-organized life. Despite Cooper’s initial disregard for rich students, he realizes that Mac is different and falls for her. However, as Mac starts feeling accepted by Cooper and his friends, a secret he’s been hiding from her threatens the only place where she truly feels at home.
Adult Mystery
Stanhope is seemingly as a safe and family-friendly neighborhood. However, the happy image is shattered when William Wooler, a seemingly devoted family man, is revealed to have had an affair at a nearby motel. This affair takes a dark turn and leads to a tragic incident. When William comes home feeling devastated and angry, his relationship with his nine-year-old daughter, Avery, becomes even more difficult. Later, Avery goes missing, causing her family and the other people in Stanhope to become increasingly worried. As the investigation goes on, the neighbors start acting strangely and hiding their own secrets. The tension increases with the arrival of witnesses, whose trustworthiness is uncertain, making the situation more suspenseful. The question remains: Who is responsible for Avery Wooler’s disappearance?
Everyone Here is Lying releases on the 25th!
Adult Mystery/Thriller
In a community tucked away on Alton Road, the inhabitants are enveloped in a labyrinth of concealed facts and shocking controversies, hidden not only from the outside world, but also from one another. During the yearly Summer block party, an unfortunate homicide occurs, leaving everyone pondering who could be responsible and what their motivations might be. As the tale unfolds, it becomes apparent that the true threat originates from within their own neighborhood, exposing the unsettling truth that appearances can be deceiving.
Adult Thriller Romance
Wes and Ivy are deeply in love with each other and have a relationship that feels like it’s from a fairy tale. But their relationship has extreme highs and lows. When things are good, they have beautiful moments with flowers, big gestures, and deep conversations that make them forget about everything else. But when things are bad, they have intense fights, damage property, and even face arrest warrants. They have a cycle of dramatic breakups followed by passionate reconciliations that needs to stop, especially now that they have a detective who is a threat to both of them. There’s a dark secret that Wes and Ivy never talk about, even during their best and hardest times. It’s about a tragic night when they had their worst breakup, and someone died as a result. If they can stick together and support each other, they believe they can overcome anything, even a growing police investigation. But they know that one more breakup might be the end of everything they treasure.
Adult Historical Mystery
Crook Manifesto is the 2nd book in the Ray Camey series. As always, the description below will be of book one to prevent spoilers!
Ray Carney, a furniture salesman in Harlem, seems to live a normal life, taking care of his family and keeping a good reputation. But not many people know that his family has a history of crime and that his seemingly ordinary life has its flaws.
When Ray is low on money, he doesn’t question his cousin Freddie when he brings him stolen jewelry, because he knows a jeweler who won’t ask questions either. Things become dangerous when Freddie involves Ray in a plan to rob the fancy Hotel Theresa in Harlem. The robbery doesn’t go as expected, and Ray finds himself dealing with corrupt police officers, local gangsters, and other shady individuals. As Ray manages his double life, he starts to understand the power dynamics in Harlem. Can he survive, protect his cousin, get his share of the stolen money, and still be seen as a reliable furniture salesman? “Harlem Shuffle” is set in the early 1960s and tells an interesting story that combines family drama, crime fiction, satire, and social commentary, all while paying homage to Harlem.
Adult Mystery Thriller
Cutting Teeth follows Darby, Mary Beth, and Rhea as they try to reclaim parts of themselves that they lost after becoming mothers. This includes their jobs, their love lives, and their bodies. However, their plans are disrupted when something strange happens at the Little Academy preschool: the children start craving blood.
The situation worsens when a young teacher is found dead, and the only witnesses are ten innocent four-year-olds. As the investigation continues, it becomes clear that the children are not only witnesses but also possible suspects, as well as their mothers. The police become more serious about their investigation, realizing that the children have a dangerous ability to emotionally drain their parents.
Adult Mystery Romance
Simi Chopra is going through a string of bad luck. She has lost multiple jobs, her student loan debt keeps growing, her basement apartment is prone to flooding, and her best friend has been accused of stealing a valuable diamond necklace. Simi is desperate for some good luck when she meets Jack, who is charming and mysterious. Jack offers to help Simi find the missing necklace and get it back. Simi eagerly accepts in order to clear her friend’s name and get a big reward. But this heist can’t be done alone. Simi needs to gather a group of strangers and make them into an expert team. Their plan is to go to a fancy wedding, where they will steal the necklace from a dangerous criminal before the couple gets married. In the midst of all this, the bride has secrets, a detective keeps showing up with a charming smile, and Simi finds herself falling for Jack. Is the biggest theft the necklace or her own heart?
Adult Mystery
Alix Summers, a popular podcaster, celebrates her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub and meets Josie Fair, who is also happens to be celebrating her forty-fifth birthday.
Days later, they meet again outside Alix’s children’s school. Josie reveals that she has been listening to Alix’s podcasts and sees her as an interesting subject for her own series. Initially finding Josie unsettling, Alix is intrigued and continues making the podcast. However, as time passes, Alix discovers that Josie is hiding dark secrets. Before she knows it, Josie manages to become a part of Alix’s life and even enters her home.
None of This is True releases on the 20th!
YA Mystery/Thriller
On the night of prom, Hannah MacLaren finds herself in a tough situation. She is sitting in the headmaster’s office, wearing her fanciest dress and completely soaked. The reason for her troubles is that she pulled the fire alarm just as the prom was about to begin. However, Hannah had good reasons for her actions.
A year ago, her cousin Sophie, who was also her best friend and the person she loved the most, passed away from taking too many drugs. Overwhelmed by sadness, Hannah became obsessed with finding out who gave Sophie those pills. She wanted to bring closure to her family. In her quest for the truth, Hannah came up with a plan. She decided to enroll in Sophie’s prestigious private school, changing her appearance and telling lies. Her goal was to uncover the truth.
But Hannah didn’t expect that the line between truth and lies would become blurry. She didn’t anticipate that Sophie’s friends would be so complicated. And she never imagined that she would develop feelings for her long-time enemy. Now, Hannah must make a difficult choice. Should she allow herself to properly grieve for Sophie and move forward, or should she continue her relentless search for answers, even if it means risking her own well-being?
Adult Horror
Neverton, Montana is a deeply religious town with a notable gay conversion camp called Camp Damascus. This camp is known for its supposed effectiveness in changing one’s sexual orientation. However, behind the claims of success lies a dark secret.
Adult Mystery/Thriller
Sally Diamond creates controversy when she attempts to burn her deceased father. This action attracts the attention of the media, police, and a mysterious person from her forgotten past. As Sally delves into her dark childhood, she enters society and forms new relationships. This journey introduces her to the reality that people are not always honest. However, questions arise about a man observing her from a distance and why he refers to her as Mary. Additionally, her new neighbor seems to have an unhealthy obsession with her. Sally’s ability to trust others is about to face a significant test.
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