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Fall into Romance novels filled with chemistry, emotion, and unforgettable connections. These stories explore falling in love, second chances, and the thrill of choosing someone. Perfect for readers looking for heartwarming and swoon-worthy reads.

The Bear and the Lamb (Fated Outlaws: A Dark Western Romance Series)

by Halle Oak

Release Date: January 20, 2026

She prayed for a protector. The stars sent her an outlaw. When Alice’s abusive husband forces her to heal a wounded fugitive chained in their country inn, she finds not fear, but fate. Kodiak is hunted, dangerous, and forbidden. Together they’ll break vows, outrun the law, and tempt destiny itself.

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How a Woman Should Treat Her Man (How a Man Should Treat His Woman Book 2)

by Donell Jackson

Release Date: October 25, 2025

When past love returns, will he risk his heart again? Terrance thought he'd found love, but his girlfriend's facade left him drained. Enter Lillian, his ex, with a fierce resolve to prove her love. As old flames reignite, can they overcome the scars of their past? A poignant tale of love, heartache, and second chances.

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Undeniably His Mate

by Roxie Ray

Release Date: January 9, 2026

The moment I scent her, everything in me goes still. Not because she’s beautiful—though she is. Not because she’s hurt—though the blood on her skin makes something savage in me rise.

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Aleksei (Marinov Bratva Book 2)

by Lilian Harris

Release Date: January 9, 2026

I tried to take his freedom. Now he owns mine. Aleksei Marinov is the Bratva’s most ruthless killer. Feared. Cold-blooded. Vicious. Now—for better or worse—my husband.

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What It Takes (Windy Harbor Series Book 2)

by Willow Aster

Release Date: January 15, 2026

Camden Whitman has always been in my life. I met him when I was five and he was seven, but when he and my brother became best friends, I became nothing more than the pesky little sister he didn’t want around. There was a period of time when I thought I felt a connection between us, but he shut that down faster than I could blink.

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Taste of the Dark (Izotov Bratva Book 1)

by Nicole Fox

Release Date: January 15, 2026

When you work for billionaire restaurateur Bastian Hale, every day is an exercise in endurance. He screams at you in front of half the staff? Endure. He tears your work to bits and tells you to start again? Endure. He surprises you shirtless in the office late one night? Endure... then go home and die of embarrassment.

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Big Feelings, Beautiful Writing: Literary Fiction Reads

Explore Literary Fiction that captures love, loss, and identity with elegance and honesty. These books focus on the moments that shape lives and relationships. Ideal for readers drawn to emotional, character-driven storytelling.

Your Tomorrow Was Today

by Oyindamola Dosunmu

Release Date: January 15, 2026

After her mother’s sudden death, Karen’s life unravels. Grief resurfaces, a secret affair is exposed, and she faces an unexpected pregnancy. She must confront family fractures, buried desire, and the radical choice to remain child‑free in a patriarchal world.

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Mancala Moon

by Asa Bowers

Release Date: December 30, 2025

Micah, lost in grief and uncertainty, is drawn to a forest where time bends, visions stir, and the past refuses to stay buried. Guided by a silent fox and tested by trials of courage and self-discovery, he must navigate its haunting paths and confront the darkness both around him and within.

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Ukraine: Year Two (Fallout of War Book 2)

by H. Peter Alesso

Release Date: December 18, 2025

Commander James Fairbanks has earned his place among Ukrainian special forces. His drone operations reshape battles and bloody Russian logistics across the front. But when Pentagon doctrine clashes with battlefield reality during the summer offensive. When a Russian missile orphans a four-year-old girl, Lucy becomes the only family Maria has left.

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The Last Post (The Knocknashee Series Book 7)

by Jean Grainger

Release Date: January 6, 2026

As the dark clouds of war finally begin to break, Grace Fitzgerald and Richard Lewis glimpse the possibility of a future together after years of turmoil. Their hard-won love has withstood so much already. Now, as the Allies launch their final assault on the European continent—determined to rid the world of Nazi terror at whatever cost—Grace must say goodbye once again.

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The Earl Who Married the Wrong Sister (Hearts of the Regency)

by Abigail Agar

Release Date: January 9, 2026

Clara Westwood has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful, charismatic, and manipulative sister. Quiet and thoughtful, she never expected to be thrust into the spotlight, or into a marriage she never wanted. When her sister suddenly disappears, Clara dreads marrying a man who is as handsome as he is dismissive of her way of thinking…

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Vigil

by George Saunders

Release Date: January 27, 2026

Not for the first time, Jill “Doll” Blaine finds herself hurtling toward earth, reconstituting as she falls, right down to her favorite black pumps. She plummets towards her newest charge, yet another soul she must usher into the afterlife, and lands headfirst in the circular drive of his ornate mansion.

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Magic, Machines, and Destiny: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reads

Discover Science Fiction and Fantasy books where ancient magic meets futuristic innovation. These stories push boundaries with bold ideas and emotional depth. A must-read list for fans of imaginative, genre-defining fiction.

Shella City

by Bader N. S.

Release Date: January 17, 2026

In a city built by fashion. Randal, the model and the CEO of Domainia, made a new image for Shella City that took it to the top of the world while his lover, Model Mega,n found herself falling behind him. Beneath the glamour, flames smolder and flare; the models working with the powerful Domainia Agency chase different image goals and endure fierce competition, until they encounter a hidden circle plotting against Domainia’s growing control over Shella City. This movement caused everything in Shella to be torn apart.

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Cataclysm (The Drahiad Chronicles Prologues Book 6)

by Randall Seeley

Release Date: January 8, 2026

A triumphant return. A dark prophecy. An assassin awakened. Waydsyn Scot returns home forever changed—but an ancient order moves from the shadows. When the Alderidon Assassin reemerges, it becomes clear the final chapter has begun. This enemy doesn’t need an army. They need an entire bloodline to die.

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Tea & Alchemy

by Sharon Lynn Fisher

Release Date: January 1, 2026

Cornwall, 1854. The people of Roche have always whispered about the recluse in the black granite tower that looms above the moorland. But one young woman is driven to discover the truth behind the old tales. Her life overshadowed by family tragedy, Mina Penrose escapes her lonely days by working at The Magpie, a cozy tearoom on the village’s edge.

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The Exodus Rush (The Vethrak Requiem Book 1)

by Justin Wilson

Release Date: January 7, 2026

Twelve years after the Vethrak shattered Earth’s defenses and vanished without explanation, humanity is rebuilding in the shadows of its own near-extinction. The official story says the enemy is gone. The truth is far worse.

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A Future Promise (Restarting the Apocalypse Book 3)

by Michael Chatfield

Release Date: January 19, 2026

Mana is changing the world faster than people can adapt. It's happened before. Mutations are accelerating. The countdown to collapse won’t stop. This time, Len and Rick aren’t just surviving it—they’re building something that can. But they can’t do it alone.

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The Hidden Ones

by J.N. Chaney

Release Date: January 11, 2026

With their main enemy among the Jontihem in disarray, Drake and Yukiko must act against the city of Kiros before their foes get their feet back underneath them. It's time to turn them against one another. Only before they can get started, there are rumbles from below the city of Atlantis. It seems their explorations have awoken something.

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No Filters: Bold Biography & Memoir Picks

Discover Biography and Memoir books that tell the truth without polishing the edges. These raw, deeply personal stories explore identity, survival, and transformation. Ideal for readers who crave authenticity and emotional depth.

Baseball Imposters: The Dark Side of Fandom

by Rob Sheinkopf

Release Date: November 4, 2025

This is a non-fiction narrative of men falsely claiming to be former Major League Baseball players. BASEBALL IMPOSTERS describes real events with actual individuals, whose names have been changed, in a compelling, entertaining, and eye-opening view of a disturbing and persistent phenomenon that extends beyond baseball into the human experience.

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The Bookie

by Art Manteris

Release Date: January 13, 2026

More than fifty-million people in the U.S. now bet on sports, and the many apps now available have put the excitement of this world at fans’ fingertips. But before FanDuel and DraftKings, Las Vegas was where fortunes were won and lost. For more than forty years, Art Manteris was at the center of the action.

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Don't Talk About Joe Mac

by Springs Toledo

Release Date: January 8, 2026

Forget what you think you know about the Winter Hill Gang; this is the ruthless truth of the Boston underworld and its most ominous figure - his tragic origins, unsolved murders, and his daughter who broke the silence around him.

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Fallen Hollywood

by Keli Noury

Release Date: December 28, 2025

Fallen Hollywood reveals the true stories that studios worked desperately to conceal. From Betty Hutton’s devastating collapse after superstardom to Peter Duel’s shocking death at the height of fame. From the emotional scars left by Joan Crawford’s ruthless parenting, to Margaux Hemingway’s tragic final days, and Rock Hudson’s courageous battle with AIDS that shattered Hollywood’s carefully crafted illusions.

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Summer Under the Blue Moon

by Dale Cassady

Release Date: January 15, 2026

When Dale, a college sorority girl, falls in love with a handsome fraternity boy, her life is upended by an unplanned pregnancy. Shattered by additional tragedy, she's supported by her friends. Her parents play a crucial role, helping her maneuver the strange world of Catholic maternity homes and adoption agencies in mid-century America.

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The Pain Brokers

by Elizabeth Chamblee Burch

Release Date: January 13, 2026

Selling the Dream meets Empire of Pain in this shocking, never-told-before story of three women caught in a web of telemarketing scammers, shady doctors, and profit-hungry lawyers who turned fears surrounding a faulty medical device affecting millions of women into a goldmine.

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Interview with Justin Wilson, Author of The Exodus Rush

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Exodus Rush (The Vethrak Requiem Book 1)?

The Exodus Rush was born out of a question that wouldn’t leave me alone: what happens after survival stops being enough? A lot of science fiction focuses on the moment of collapse or invasion. I wanted to explore what comes next, when humanity is scattered, wounded, and forced to decide who it will become under pressure. The story was inspired by watching how people respond to long seasons of crisis, both personally and globally, and asking how those same dynamics would play out on an interstellar scale. At its core, this book is about endurance, loyalty, and the cost of choosing hope when the universe gives you every reason not to.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Exodus Rush (The Vethrak Requiem Book 1), what would they be?

I tend to write cinematically, so music is always playing in the background while I work. For the core cast, I’d say a mix of atmospheric and driving tracks, things like “Time” by Hans Zimmer for the weight of impossible decisions, “Mylo Xyloto” era Coldplay for momentum and scale, and “Knights of Cydonia” by Muse for the moments when survival turns into defiance.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Science fiction has always been my favorite genre to read, especially long-form series that blend high-stakes survival with character-driven storytelling. One of my favorite series is the Expeditionary Force books by Craig Alanson. I love how they balance tension, humor, and massive sci-fi concepts without losing sight of the people at the center of the story. Writing science fiction lets me explore similar themes, big ideas grounded by human decisions, so it’s absolutely my favorite genre to write as well.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

My TBR pile is a mix of classic and modern science fiction. I’m always circling back to authors like Asimov and Herbert while keeping up with newer voices that blend character-driven storytelling with large-scale worldbuilding. I also read a lot outside the genre, especially books on leadership, philosophy, and history, because those ideas inevitably find their way into my fiction.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

My favorite scenes to write are the quiet ones between moments of chaos. There’s a particular stretch in The Exodus Rush where the characters are forced to pause and reckon with what they’ve lost, not just materially, but morally. Those scenes tend to carry the most emotional weight and often end up defining the characters more than the battles do.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I tend to word-vomit the first draft and worry about refinement later. I usually know the general story I want to tell, but the initial version is absolutely terrible, and sometimes the third or fourth draft isn’t much better. For me, writing is about getting the ideas out of my head as fast as possible, then slowly shaping them into something coherent through revision.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Make the hard decision early. Most problems don’t come from bad intentions; they come from delayed courage.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That survival alone isn’t victory. What truly matters is who you choose to be when everything familiar has been stripped away.

Justin Wilson is the author of the new book The Exodus Rush (The Vethrak Requiem Book 1)

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Interview with Randall Seeley, Author of Cataclysm

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Cataclysm?

I have loved fantasy books since childhood, but what really brought this story to the front was leveraging the mythos of the vampire with a creature I’ve always been fascinated with: the dragon. When I thought about what if humans broke free from evil tyrants by becoming dragons… only to discover later on that they inadvertently cursed their posterity to randomly turn into dragons, the rest of the story unfolded. How would they protect themselves from something so wild? What organizations would form to control and exploit this? How could one survive? It all came together in a very fun way.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Cataclysm, what would they be?

Everything Is Awesome (from The LEGO Movie)

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Fantasy! Yes, same genre as what I write

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Finishing Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive and Secret Projects.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The climax. This is the first time all of the main characters in my book come together, so I built up a lot of anticipation throughout the other five books leading to this point. The scene didn’t disappoint. It’s funny, action-packed, and has some intense moments that were difficult to write, but I know the reader will appreciate them.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I write at 4 a.m. in the morning.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

No matter the circumstances you find yourself in, your opportunity to choose remains the same.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That they are more capable than they realize, and that they have more potential than they could ever imagine.

Randall Seeley is the author of the new book Cataclysm

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Interview with Bader N. S., Author of Shella City

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Shella City?

The surprising fact is that my inspiration for Shella City has nothing to do with fashion, luxury, or modeling. It was about social skills. In our world, winning in life is no longer about knowledge or experience, but rather about how you make connections. I started to imagine what a person (or people) with superpowers in social and emotional intelligence would look like. This is how the character Randal came to mind, and through writing short stories about him, I realized he has his own philosophies and a distinct way of viewing modeling and advertising as powerful tools used to control a capitalist world.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Shella City, what would they be?

Viva La Vida (for Randal)
Tired (for Megan)

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Society genre fantasy, which is what Shella City is based on.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The Breaking Into My Heart and Garment Bag chapters.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Walking for an hour without a destination.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Do you have a brand in your life?

Bader N. S. is the author of the new book Shella City

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Interview with Oyindamola Dosunmu, Author of Your Tomorrow Was Today

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Your Tomorrow Was Today?

We all know women who have faced obstacles because of gender or, worse, domestic or sexual violence; it’s an epidemic in many non-Western parts of the world. I started writing the book when I was especially disturbed by the treatment and challenges women face every day in my home country. The Nigerian government has made some progress in tackling these issues over the years, but there’s still a lot of work to be done, and society needs to unlearn harmful beliefs. Not only that, but the book’s themes are also universal; perhaps the most important is the long-standing debate over reproductive rights. I decided I must lend my voice to these domestic (and global) conversations about womanhood, particularly in the areas of female empowerment and autonomy.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Your Tomorrow Was Today, what would they be?

I’m picking these songs based on the tunes I love and how I picture each character’s vibe!
Karen – Not for Sale by Sudan Archive
Omo – Ancient Oja by Ojazzyigbonile
Uloma – Nwanem Ebezina by Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
Tunde – Slow by Wizkid ft. Anais Cardot
Stephanie - Save Yourself by Birdy

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Yes, I absolutely love literary fiction, and it’s also my favorite genre to write.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I have so many books sitting on my shelf. I’m excited to dive into This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, and Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The final scene. It sat with me for a long time after. I love quiet endings, and I think I captured the solemnity Karen, our main character, felt after all she went through.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Would typing away under a blanket tent on my bed count?

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

My philosophy will always be to love others as I love myself. There’s so much hate in the world, I want to live my life as an inspiration to others.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

As a woman, happy endings are not limited to traditional goals, e.g., marriage; there’s nothing wrong with wanting things like that for yourself, but there are women who see their happy endings differently from tradition, and that’s okay as well.

Oyindamola Dosunmu is the author of the new book Your Tomorrow Was Today

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Interview with Asa Bowers, Author of Mancala Moon

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Mancala Moon?

Mancala Moon grew out of a question I kept returning to: why do grief and harmful family patterns sometimes feel less like experiences and more like inheritances - almost like a curse passed quietly from one generation to the next. I was interested in that feeling of being born into something you didn’t choose, yet still being asked to carry it. I wanted to explore that idea in a mythic, symbolic way - something that felt less like a modern novel and more like an old folktale whispered around a fire. The forest, the visions, the silent fox, and the ancient game all became ways to externalize an inner struggle: the moment when someone realizes that healing doesn’t come from escaping the past, but from facing it with courage and intention. At its heart, this book is about the quiet, difficult choice to break a cycle - to believe that even something that feels centuries old can end with you. I wanted to write a story that feels beautiful and haunting, but also hopeful. A reminder that the power to change a legacy already lives within us.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love books with layered meaning - stories that linger and feel timeless, revealing something new depending on who’s reading. Literary fiction, magical realism, and mythic tales pull me in because they explore inner lives while hinting at something larger. I’m drawn to writing the same way: crafting quietly mythic stories where emotion and symbolism guide the narrative, inviting readers to find their own reflections.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m currently working my way through The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway, which I keep returning to for his precision, emotional depth, and ability to convey so much with so little.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I loved writing Micah’s interactions with the fox throughout the book. There’s something magical about his emotional connection with the fox - an almost unspoken bond - through which he receives guidance without words. The fox doesn’t tell him what to do or where to go, but gently supports him, allowing Micah to make each choice for himself. Writing these moments let me explore subtle symbolism, emotional intimacy, and the mystical thread running through the story, making the forest feel alive and deeply personal. I like to think we all have our own fox - whether internal or external - quietly guiding us through uncertainty and helping us find our own way.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I like to write with natural sunlight filling the room and my beagle curled up by my feet. There’s something grounding about that quiet warmth as I settle into the story.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I try to live by the idea that even the heaviest burdens or longest-standing patterns can be faced and changed. It’s a reminder that courage doesn’t always roar - it often lives in those quiet, daily choices. Much like in Mancala Moon, I believe that the power to move through grief already exists within us; we just have to find the strength to claim it.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I hope readers carry the reminder that even the heaviest burdens or longest-standing patterns can be faced and changed. Healing, growth, and transformation often come quietly, through small choices and acts of courage, rather than grand gestures. I also hope Mancala Moon is a book readers return to - one that reveals something new each time, lingering in the mind and heart like a quiet, mythic echo.

Asa Bowers is the author of the new book Mancala Moon

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Interview with Donell Jackson, Author of How a Woman Should Treat Her Man

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write How a Woman Should Treat Her Man?

It’s part two of How a Man Should Treat His Woman.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I like reading fantasy, so no, it’s not the game genre of the book.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Don’t have any at the moment. I’ve been so busy writing.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

When Lillian showed up at Terrance’s house and revealed a different side of herself that he didn’t know about.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Just listened to some soft jazz or R&B.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Life doesn’t change until you decide to make your first step into it.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Your relationship can be as great as you want it to be, no matter what you have been through in the past. You make your love story a reality.

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