The Buzziest Books of July | 2026

As July draws to a close, we're holding on to everything that makes summer so special: golden sunsets, spontaneous adventures, long afternoons with a great book, and memories made under sunny skies. Whether you've been exploring somewhere new, relaxing by the water, or simply soaking up the season one day at a time, we hope July brought you plenty of moments to treasure. As August approaches, here's to making the most of the sunshine that's left, creating even more unforgettable memories, and savoring every page of summer before the season turns. 📚🌻

Black and White Smoke

by Thomas Vincent Papa

Release Date: May 7, 2026

Threats are mounting against an innovative business intelligence firm. When the CEO vanishes and a game-changing deal starts unraveling, two men are thrust into an unexpected race for the top job. As a smear campaign takes shape, it becomes clear that this competition is far more dangerous than either man expected.

Robot: A Story of Love and Trust (Robot and Love Book 2)

by Cathy Parker

Release Date: June 26, 2026

The robot learned to kill from the world. He learned to love from her. He once tried to kill her. Now he may be the only one who can save her. She never trusted herself enough to trust her fiancé's love. He never loved anyone else. Now, an impossibly beautiful man and woman have come between them. Can they trust each other? Will their love survive?

Guardian in Exile: The God Eater's Hellion

by Randy Littlejohn

Release Date: May 13, 2026

When primordial evil is unleashed on the City of Angels, a battle-hardened angel, exiled to Earth for breaking a Celestial Edict and trapped in the body of an ordinary man, must choose between revenge and a slim chance at saving the world. Angels, Demons & an Epic Journey. Urban fantasy with a dash of snark.

How Ethical Are Compliance-Oriented Ethics Programs

by Imad G. Al-Khoury

Release Date: April 14, 2026

Compliance-only ethics programs breed fear, mistrust, and burnout. Imad G. Al-Khoury draws on interviews and case studies to show how values-driven, hybrid programs balance rules with empathy, autonomy, and courage, building psychological safety, engagement, and integrity. A guide for leaders ready to transform workplace ethics.

Mermaid

by Michelene Esposito

Release Date: July 11, 2026

Mermaid is a raw saga of tragedy, sisterhood, and healing. May and Kate survived their mother’s fatal drive into San Francisco Bay. Decades later, May craves safety, while Kate is a storm—until she goes missing. As May hunts for her sister, her high school sweetheart returns, scarred from a firefighting injury that once broke their engagement.

It’s A Grate Life

by Bobbi Mastrangelo

Release Date: June 19, 2026

It's A Grate Life is artist Bobbi Mastrangelo's reflection on a life filled with creativity, humor, family, and inspiration. Through stories, photographs, and images of her artwork, including her acclaimed manhole cover art, she celebrates the moments that matter most: life, love, art, and music. Bobbi survived a hemorrhagic stroke in 2017.

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by  S.A. Perchez

Release Date: June 1, 2026

Celeste escaped captivity with nothing but stolen clothes, a mysterious power, and bounty hunters on her trail. Her only hope is Artemis, a quiet wanderer hiding impossible abilities of his own. Together, they must survive a world where magic is feared, and trust can be deadly. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance and elemental magic.

The Fall of Velho (The Blood of Velho Book 2)

by LoriO

Release Date: January 1, 2025

The isolated desert city of Velho has always been blessed. But when children stop being born, and a magical guardian appears, faith begins to fracture as rumors of an old prophecy surface. Half a world away, a young man's ambition and quest for power trigger an unstoppable tragedy. As prophecy clashes with ambition, every choice has a consequence.

Devoted to His Sword

by Florence A. Bliss

Release Date: July 21, 20265

He was trained to survive war. She was raised to survive power. But neither of them is prepared for what happens when desire becomes the most dangerous battlefield of all. Set across France and the Mongolian territories, Devoted to His Sword is a story of danger, tension, and undeniable seduction.

The Cover Up (Zone of Deceit Book 2)

by A.P Foster

Release Date: May 15, 2026

“This novel both delivers and demands to be discussed.” — IndieReader (starred). He thought the truth would protect them. But his wife is gone, his son is grieving, and he is suspected of being part of the big lie. Then a message arrives, promising the whole truth—but the price may be everything he has left. Continue the trilogy with the epic conclusion, Beyond the Beyond, coming soon.

The Guardian (The Women of Strength, Courage, and Hope Series Book 4)

by  Jordan Standridge

Release Date: July 4, 2026

One woman. Two decades. Three men. When Morgan Wright hears possible evidence that her first husband is still alive, she risks her life to find the answers she desperately needs. “…A thriller fueled as much by emotion as mystery.” — The Prairies Book Review “…It’s sweet and edgy. It’s a thriller and a love story.” — ARC Reader

Edict: AI

by J.S. Morin

Release Date: July 21, 2026

This AI parable is 100% the product of human creativity—no AI was involved in its creation. How many times will AI destroy the world? The first AIs were video game monsters. LLMs spewed semi-intelligible gibberish. The bots were mathematical super-geniuses but intellectual children. EDICT will usher in the AI Singularity.
Who do you want shaping that singularity?

Dr. Gnoll (Flint Dagger)

by Coy Kissee and Geoff Habiger

Release Date: July 14, 2026

The name is Dagger. Flint Dagger. My latest mission: stop the nefarious Dr. Gnoll from taking over all magic on Ados. With the aid of a noble steed and the help of a sexy rival I’ll track a dangerous artifact to stop the megalomaniacal villain and his incompetent minions from his world-threatening master plan. Time to go to work.

The Reimagined Life of Jade Morrow

by  Vannetta Chapman

Release Date: July 23, 2026

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Death Sentence (Robertson and McLean Book 3)

by CM Sinclair

Release Date: July 24, 2026

When notorious gangster Frank “The Judge” Morrissey walks free - declared innocent by a jury that mirrors his own twisted sense of justice - Essex Police reels. But justice takes a darker turn when Sofia Lawrence, a legal assistant involved in the case, is found brutally murdered with ten thousand pounds in cash on her body.

Despised By Darkness (Darkness Series Book 4)

by Autumn Jordon

Release Date: July 28, 2026

In a small town where nothing ever happens, a brutal murder changes everything and offers one reporter a dangerous chance at advancing her career. But will her obituary be part of her story?