New Release Radar: Vampire brides, hockey roommate romance, and the Marlowe Murder Club returns
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Dark Romantasy & Fantasy Romance
"In the Wake of the Ruined" by Kalie Cassidy
A powerful Siren must face the monster threatening her home, even if it means risking everything—including the king she's grown to love—in this dark and romantic follow-up to In the Veins of the Drowning.Fable reader Erika: "If you like gothic romantasy, sirens and magic, forbidden romance and doing whatever it takes for the people you love, then this is one duology you will not want to miss!"
"The Lure of Wolves and Whispers" by Amanda Connolly
One sister offers her life in exchange for the other's in this dark, Irish lore–inspired romantasy. On the mist-shrouded Isle of Eireann, buying magic comes with a price.Fable reader Shell: "The Lure of Wolves and Whispers pulled me in from the very first chapter. Maeve is a fantastic protagonist. The standout for me was the relationship between Wolf and Maeve — this is enemies-to-lovers done right, with plenty of banter, conflict, and moments that had me kicking my feet and grinning like an idiot."
"Ungodly Rich" by Katharine McGee
Old gods, new rules. Katharine McGee puts a modern-day twist on ancient mythology in this bold reimagining of the Greek gods as a family of billionaires—with all the messy drama that entails.Fable reader Megan: "I liked the world of Greek gods and goddesses in contemporary times. Ends on a cliffhanger and I am intrigued to read more."
"The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy" by Brigitte Knightley
The stakes are high, the love is forbidden, and the slow burn turns steamy in this swoony, witty, and heart-stoppingly romantic sequel to instant New York Times bestseller The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy.Fable reader BookishKB: "This. Was. So. Freaking. Good. It was magical, filled with dark whimsy and witty banter. And the slow burn finally paid off — I'm so sad the duology is complete, but this was the perfect way to wrap it up."
"The Farewitch of Foxe Holler" by Ellen Pauley Goff
Steel Magnolias meets Practical Magic in this charming contemporary fantasy about a thirty-something kitchen witch who is recruited to help a reclusive warlock and discovers love on the other side of the next bake.Fable reader BookishKB: "This was a 6 star read for me. The Farewitch of Foxe Holler is absolutely going on my comfort reads shelf — it felt so cozy and genuinely heartwarming, the kind of book you read curled up in a chair with a cup of tea."Gothic Horror & Vampire Fiction
"Fabulous Bodies" by Chuck Tingle
Fabulous Bodies is a supernatural joyride where Drive meets Beetlejuice. An aspiring fashion influencer by day, Poppy moonlights as a grave robber to make ends meet, wheeling and dealing dead bodies across Palm Springs.Fable reader Raven: "In typical Chuck Tingle fashion, Fabulous Bodies is an absolute rollicking rollercoaster in the best way. There's a chaotic, imaginative energy to his storytelling that feels completely unmatched. If you're a fan of Chuck Tingle's work, this is another must read (or must-listen)."
"The Brides" by Charlotte Cross
Creepy, sumptuous and incredibly gripping, The Brides is a feminist gothic horror about the three women who became the brides of Dracula – and the fourth who managed to escape.Fable reader Ember: "Charlotte Cross's writing flows so beautifully that it felt effortless to read 100 pages. I am incredibly impressed that this was a debut! This story completely sold me on the idea of this being how Dracula's titular 'brides' came into being."
"The Red Sacrament" by Sara Hinkley
A savage, hypnotic dive into the lives and deaths of a coven of vampires living in 19th Century Paris on the cusp of revolt and revolution.Fable reader Vanessa: "The Red Sacrament is beautifully written. I love how the author showed the passage of time through opera schedules in the beginning, then through war at the end. Reading it made me feel like I was truly in the head of an ancient vampire living through a very tumultuous time in Paris."Mysteries, Thrillers & Suspense
Suspense readers have plenty to choose from this week, from a pageant-turned-deadly thriller to the fifth Marlow Murder Club mystery — now a hit TV series. Expect twisty timelines, unreliable narrators, and more than a few dead bodies.
"Pretty Dead Things" by Kelsey Cox
Secrets emerge as a Texas beauty pageant turns deadly in this rich and addictive novel with a jaw-dropping twist from psychological suspense author Kelsey Cox.Fable reader That Bookish Mama: "I flew through this audio! The narrators did such an amazing job! The twist at the end of this book was insane! I think this is an amazing thriller and I definitely recommend that you pick this one up."
"Helpless" by Jessica Knoll
It's been twelve years since Faye Heron broke Henry Spalding's heart. Henry was her college boyfriend, her first love, but Faye was in danger of being subsumed by him and the intensity of their connection.Fable reader Blarsen: "This book is a toxic, sexy thriller and I was completely obsessed from start to finish. The messed-up chemistry between Faye and Henry kept me flying through the pages."
"The Season of Sinking" by Daphne Woolsoncroft
From a hit true crime podcaster turned novelist, a woman's unsettling past creeps back into her consciousness as she returns to her hometown and begins to suspect the locals are hiding a terrible secret swirling around her mother's recent death.Fable reader Kelly: "Daphne Woolsoncroft has this incredible way of building atmosphere, and The Season of Sinking is drenched in it — eerie, unsettling, and so immersive that I genuinely spooked myself more than once reading at night. Daphne Woolsoncroft has officially become a favorite author for me."
"The Man" by Laura Sims
A singular take on the psychological suspense novel that follows a 1960s housewife turned amateur photographer who begins to fear for her life when she notices the dark silhouette of a man in the background of her self-portraits.Fable reader Kel: "Absolutely stunning book about the fear women experience every day and the men that perpetuate it. Bravo."
"Kiss, Marry, Kill" by Cara Tanamachi
True crime podcaster Ella Takeda is a sucker for a good mystery. She has an uncanny knack for pinpointing killers—until she gets it wrong.Fable reader Cari: "This book is so funny and ridiculous. Tanamachi is a prolific writer with an eye for story and prose. It is a silly book, but it has a lot of heart and a very sweet romance."
"Wisdom Corner" by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
From the award-winning author of Winter Counts comes a new thriller about life—and death—on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Virgil Wounded Horse is desperately trying to escape his past as a hired vigilante, but when a legendary figure from the reservation is murdered, he's forced to return to the job.
"The House Guest" by Jennifer Pashley
An aspiring chef finds she has bitten off more than she can chew when her gig as a private cook to a bestselling author turns deadly in this propulsive, whip-smart suspense novel.Fable reader Becky: "I loved this book and read it in a single setting. It kept me hooked until the very end. This book is perfect for those who love a fast-paced domestic thriller, and one with morally gray characters."
"The Mysterious Affair Of Judith Potts" (The Marlow Murder Club, Book 5) by Robert Thorogood
The Marlow Murder Club is now a major TV series. The new cosy crime novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author: someone is killing celebrities in Marlow, and Judith, Suzie, and Becks must untangle a web of blackmail and scandal to find the killer.Fable reader Andrea: "Thorogood always delivers. I enjoyed this fifth book as I enjoyed the previous ones, and his writing style and that sprinkle of traditional English humour never fail to work their magic."Contemporary & Second-Chance Romance
"Every Version of You" by Natalie Messier
She's gone back in time to win the man of her dreams, so why is she falling for her worst nightmare?Fable reader Maria: "I absolutely loved Every Version Of You! It is my favourite book that I have read this year and Natalie Messier is going to be a must read author for me. I loved Joey and Alex and I thought the plot was interesting."
"Love Wells Kept" by Bailey Hannah
He's forgotten their love story. She'll help him write a new one. After an accident erases years of his memory, a man returns to his family's ranch in hopes of piecing back together the life and love he thought he had lost forever.Fable reader Mads: "Bailey Hannah's writing brought me to tears multiple times and I couldn't put this down."
"Star-Crossed Summer" by Devon Daniels
When a Hollywood starlet is unexpectedly reunited with the costar who broke her heart, their chemistry has her questioning what's reel and what's real in this heartfelt summer romance about first loves and second chances.Fable reader Amber: "This book gave me all the vibes of The Notebook meets young actors' real-life love, broken apart by harsh circumstances. This checked every single box for my perfect summer romance read, and I stayed up well past my bedtime to finish it."
"Rewrite the Stars" by Lindsay Hameroff
A sparkling romance between an ex-actress and her contractor, reminding us that it's never too late to rewrite our destiny.Fable reader Rae: "Another wonderful story from Lindsay. I've been lucky enough to ARC read all 3 books she has published, and this one is just as great as the previous two have been. That slow burn was no joke."
"Where I Should've Been" by Max Monroe
Small town. Big secrets. And one ridiculously hot mistake she doesn't regret.Fable reader Vanessa: "A brooding, broken hero and a secret relationship made this a fun read! The mix of emotional backstory mixed with laugh out loud moments gave this a nice payoff."
"Candy Apple Kisses" by Amy Clipston
This autumn, love is in the air. Artist Emily Carmichael has always considered Splendid Lake her home, but she never imagined she would ever return.Fable reader Bette: "This was a beautiful story of friends to lovers that felt very much like a cozy Hallmark movie in the best possible way. It was heart-warming and funny, and I couldn't get enough."
"Axe Marks the Spot" by Kayla Grosse
One struggling single mom resorts to hiring an online Dom to know what it feels like for someone to take care of her for once—only to realize he's the rugged lumbersnack leading her kid's summer camp.Fable reader Snbloom: "I absolutely loved Lindsey and Dane's story. It was so beautifully done. The constant insecurities that we are working too much but we have to work to provide for our children was so honest and so real that it made me very emotional at times."
"Just for the Season" by Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths's latest historical romance is a sexy, laugh-out-loud romp that's The Bachelorette set in Regency England with shades of Bridgerton.Fable reader The Bookish Chimera: "Just for the Season might have become my new favorite historical romance. Charlotte, as much as Wolfgang, are characters after my own heart, and the banter between the two of them is irresistible."
"The MASH Up" by Laura Marie Meyers
It's all fun and games until someone falls in love. So when a surprising breakup – on her thirty-fifth birthday – ruins all her well-laid plans, Ruby makes an unexpected wish . . . only to wake up inside a M.A.S.H. game from seventh grade.Fable reader Fawn: "The little girl in me who grew up in the 90s playing MASH ate this up! This book is much fun and filled with nostalgia."Sports Romance
"The Final Score" by Lana Ferguson
A hockey player and a grad student are on thin ice until they meet their match as roommates in this sexy romance.Fable reader BookishKB: "Lana Ferguson will always be an auto buy author for me — she just knows how to write a romance. This hockey romance was so cute! I devoured this in one sitting because it was that good."
"Formula Zero" by Meredith Lanzen
Romantic tension between ex–best friends rockets to new heights in this dazzling sports romance debut set in the fast-paced, interplanetary world of Formula Zero racing.Fable reader Abbie: "I'm obsessed. This was so much fun, and the way the author seamlessly fit a space-racing version into this book while still giving us a cute romance and a touch of mystery. I loved it."Literary Fiction, Nonfiction & Cozy Reads
"Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt" by Ben Reeves
For fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans, an astonishing, deeply moving novel about finding beauty in the brevity of life, as narrated by the one who knows it best: Death.Fable reader Caitlyn: "Absolutely beautiful and disgusting (which also can be said about my face upon finishing this book — I was ugly crying). While the meandering story and flowery prose may not be for everyone, this book is the perfect length where it never became an issue for me."
"Country People" by Daniel Mason
A year in the life of a family as they strike out into the unknown (aka Vermont), leaving all the comforts of home behind—a rollicking, lyrical novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason, the bestselling author of North Woods.Fable reader Nobleman: "Country People by Daniel Mason is entertaining. It's eminently readable. It has a structure that conjures the literary classics of another time, vignettes stacked and stacked until they come together into a vivid point."
"Man Overboard!" by Kathleen Rooney
From the nationally bestselling author of Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk comes a funny and moving novel in which a former college swimmer falls off a cruise ship and must keep treading water as memories and regrets wash over him.Fable reader Carol: "This was a fun but thought provoking read. There was a repeated line in every chapter and I found myself waiting for it each time! I was skeptical about an entire book being set at sea, but it did not disappoint!"
"A Real Animal" by Emeline Atwood
In this unforgettable debut, a moment of metaphysical transformation launches a woman's beautiful and terrifying journey through her twenties, through loneliness and complicated love that takes her from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the plains of Texas.Fable reader starchildreads: "I became obsessed and needed to know what happened next. This easily became a new favorite book for me. The way Emeline Atwood thinks is so real — I felt like she was walking inside my brain, scraping up the things I cannot articulate and placing them on paper."
"The Simp" by Roshan Sethi
A razor-sharp novel about the rise and fall of an unemployed actor who lands the greatest role of his life when he's hired as a personal assistant to an absurd Hollywood family.
"How to Kill a Language" by Sophia Smith Galer
An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: what do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced?Fable reader Em: "Perfect for fans of accessible non-fiction — think Tim Marshall's Prisoners of Geography meets Amanda Montell's Wordslut. Sophia Smith Galer's genuine passion for language and culture preservation jumps off every page, and her writing style is super accessible even when explaining deep historical roots and context."
"Matcha on Monday" by Michiko Aoyama
Across a bridge in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo, a charming little matcha café—open only on Mondays—offers a beacon of light and healing to all who pass through its doors.Fable reader Hannah: "This was the perfect continuation to Hot Chocolate on Thursday. It's so cozy, and I adore how each chapter follows a different character and then it all connects at the end. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cozy translations!"
"Habits of the Sea" by Shea Ernshaw
A dreamy adult novel for readers of Audrey Niffenegger and Sarah Addison Allen, in which a young woman rediscovers the fabled island where she went missing for a week as a child—and its lone dweller who hasn't aged a day since she met him.Fable reader Vero: "Shea Ernshaw's stories are always beautiful, hauntingly atmospheric, mysterious, and laced with a bit of magic and curses; it feels like a dark modern folktale. It's more romantic than the author's other books, and it is a story about yearning and belonging, to a place and to someone."
"Tsubaki Stationery Store" by Ito Ogawa, Cat Anderson
A spellbinding and heartwarming Japanese bestseller about a young woman who inherits a stationery store from her late grandmother and becomes the trusted scribe of the town.Keep reading on Everand!
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