Looking for some new business and finance books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Arman Shaban, A.M. Corby, Russ Gaiser, and more. Enjoy your new business and finance books. Happy reading!
If The Instigators kept you on the edge of your seat, you won’t want to miss these new mystery and thriller novels. Packed with high-stakes twists, electrifying tension, and unforgettable characters, these books deliver the same pulse-pounding excitement. Whether you love intricate conspiracies, relentless investigations, or morally complex heroes, these gripping reads will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Release Date: January 28 2025
The highly anticipated Woofstock weekend festival is coming to Lily Rock. When a long-time resident and festival owner is found dead at the Frenchie Connection dog park, Janis Jets and Olivia Greer are on the case. A rollicking read for lovers of fast-paced cozy mysteries with lots of laughs and intrigue.
Release Date: January 28 2025
The perfect couple. The perfect marriage. The perfect game. Effie and Ben May have everything. Success. Beauty. Glamour. But beneath the charming smiles and expensive clothes, a twisted game is in progress. A game for which only they know the rules.
Release Date: January 14 2025
A terror plot in Germany. Russian mercenaries planning a strike against NATO. When CIA legend Mathias Menzies and agent Emma Carter investigate, they uncover a sinister false flag operation designed to trigger global war. As a new U.S. President wrestles with warmongering advisors, can they expose the truth before millions die?
Release Date: December 5 2024
Private Investigator, Cally Simmonds, whilst working undercover in a hotel to catch a thief, finds the body of a bride, murdered on the morning of her wedding. When another guest is kidnapped, it's up to Cally to stay on the scene and figure out what all this has to do with a social media star's dark and troubled childhood.
Release Date: January 28 2025
Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn’t realize she’s heading straight into a blizzard. She never arrives at her destination.
Release Date: January 28 2025
Facing off against her former lover, the ruthless defense attorney Michael Donovan, Alex is forced to battle not only the tricks of the courtroom but also the ghosts of her past. When a shocking connection between Martin and her estranged father’s ex-partner comes to light, Alex realizes the stakes are personal—and the lines between guilt and innocence begin to blur.
If you loved Find Me Falling and crave more heartfelt, atmospheric romances, you’re in for a treat. These six new romance novels capture the same blend of deep emotions, second chances, and the magic of unexpected connections. From sun-soaked settings to love stories that linger long after the last page, these books are perfect for anyone who believes in the power of love, redemption, and fate.
Release Date: January 2 2025
They’re chasing the same dream. Too bad they’re not on the same team. After a public altercation with a reporter derails Breslin Cooper's major league dreams, he's stuck chasing his backup plan: college baseball at Texas State Tech. Liv Milline dreams of becoming a baseball scout and being part of the "family business." But her father, an IML exec, holds one, ironclad rule: No baseball for Olivia.
Release Date: January 28 2025
I thought I had my shot—going undercover is the perfect opportunity to remind her how good we were together—only to find out she wasn’t the same feisty, open-book, beautiful woman I’d met. She now had thorns and walls, and the harder I tried to break through her boundaries, the harder she pushed back.
Release Date: January 24 2025
I picked the pocket of New York's most dangerous man. I never planned to see him again... Until he claimed me as his wife. Now I'm carrying his child – and his secrets.
Release Date: January 24 2025
His proposal: I marry him for his insurance and we get it annulled after the baby is born. It seems like the perfect solution, but as our arrangement unfolds and we continue to grow closer, it becomes even harder to ignore the electricity sizzling between us. The lines between real and fake are starting to blur, and I can’t help but wonder if there’s room for my son and I in his future.
Release Date: January 23 2025
Running from the altar in a wedding dress? Not exactly how I pictured my big day. But crashing back into the lives of my ex-best friends? That’s where the real trouble begins.
Release Date: January 7 2025
Now we’re trapped in a web of lies with his enemies closing in. No one thinks a curvy, bookish woman like me can survive in the brutal world of the Bratva. But I’ve been underestimated my entire life. I’ll do whatever it takes, become the mafia queen he needs me to be. This is my story and I’m fighting for my happy-ever-after.
Sometimes, the most unforgettable stories come from the most unexpected connections. These six new literary fiction novels explore the power of unlikely duos—strangers, misfits, or opposites drawn together by fate, circumstance, or sheer serendipity. Through their journeys, they uncover resilience, redemption, and hope in ways they never imagined. If you love stories that celebrate human connection and the magic of second chances, these books belong on your reading list.
Release Date: January 10 2025
The Bold, the Brave, and the Wrinkled: Retirement Just Got Rowdy. Barry and Beth, high school sweethearts separated by time, reunite at the Blue Loon Village senior living center. Unwilling to settle into lives of boredom, the two become Silver Squad vigilantes and embark on an epic road trip across America. No one they meet will ever be the same!
Release Date: December 9 2024
A troubled teen with an unbearable father, and a woman grieving the loss of her son encounter an eclectic cast of characters at a local dog park. With nothing in common but a love of dogs, these strangers become friends and friends become family at Lake Woof, where everyone has a story.
Release Date: January 28 2025
A “one-sitting-read" (Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author) about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination—from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead and Interesting Facts About Space..
Release Date: January 14 2025
With Atlantic coastal beaches and tidewater marshes as a backdrop, the novel interweaves two timelines, recounting a friendship almost ruined by pride and jealousy, and lives forever changed by a mysterious disappearance.
Release Date: January 21 2025
Twenty-five years ago, Joanna Johnson fled her hometown of Rivers End, leaving behind her best friend, her first love, and a dark secret. When a mysterious letter arrives, she’s forced to confront the past she’s tried so hard to forget…
Release Date: January 21 2025
After she’s introduced to cocaine, Nina plunges headlong into her pursuit of Gardner, oblivious to the warning signs. When a new medication seemingly frees her mother from darkness, and Nina and Gardner grow closer, it seems like Nina might finally get what she wants. But at what cost?
With Mickey 17 on the horizon, sci-fi and fantasy fans are eagerly awaiting Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated adaptation of Edward Ashton’s novel. But while we count down the days, why not dive into some other mind-bending, otherworldly reads? Whether you crave epic fantasy, thrilling space adventures, or speculative fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination, this list has something for every fan of the genre. Here are the must-read sci-fi and fantasy books to devour before Mickey 17 hits the big screen!
Release Date: October 28 2024
Upon waking in the autopsy room of a morgue, Cicero James discovers that not only is he immortal but also the chief suspect in an illegal resurrection. And, to make matters worse, apparently a sign the world is ending. Cicero comes to realize that powerful forces have set their sights on a power he never asked for, and they are willing to kill him several times over to get it.
Release Date: January 3 2025
In Laphamville, a town drowned in chaos, the air reeks of copper, and the afflicted are neither zombies nor sane—just humanity laid bare. Dr. Moses Rock leads a team into this nightmare, uncovering a man-made plague tied to a corrupt corporation. As survival tests their morality, Cocaine Cola delivers searing tension and brutal truths, forcing readers to question what it means to be human.
Release Date: January 24 2025
To save both themselves and the entire American southwest, Aisling and Virgil will have to answer an age old question: When science and sorcery do battle in a nuclear reactor core, who wins?
Release Date: January 21 2025
In a city where power flows like blood and trust is as fragile as glass, one wrong move could ignite an inferno that reduces both worlds to ash. Can Claudia master ancient powers without losing her humanity? Or will the very shadows she's learning to command become her grave?
Release Date: January 16 2025
Izzie Berens and her PDA partner, Rafe, thought they were ready to hunt the mysterious Arcane Syndicate. After all, the group sent a shapeshifter assassin into their city. It’s their job to hunt down the bad and the bold, and they do it well.
Release Date: December 30 2024
As they prepare for the imminent war, new adversaries emerge from the shadows, wielding formidable power, leading Forest and her comrades to realize they're not just fighting for survival but for the very future of their world.
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write We Play Games?
I'd wanted to write a psychological thriller about a married couple for a while, but I felt like so many plots had already been done. I wanted We Play Games to stand out, which is why I focussed on a toxic marriage where both are equally dark and dangerous. There's a power play between Effie and Ben. Sometimes she has the upper hand, whereas other times he does.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of We Play Games, what would they be?
"Toxic" by Britney Spears!
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Suspense and horror are my favourites, but I am a mood reader so I dip in and out of literary, fantasy and YA books too.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Probably half of the paperbacks and hardbacks that I own! I've been mostly listening to audiobooks so there's a huge stack waiting for me. The latest Paula Hawkins book is on there.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The very last scene that involves a side character. I can't reveal too much because of spoilers! But the character in question had some really funny lines in the first draft that I ended up cutting because it was too jarring in tone. But I wish they'd made it in because they were a lot of fun to write.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
My cat scratches my feet from about 11am until I feed him lunch. But that's probably more of a hindrance than anything!
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper" - Formation by Beyonce. Every time I have an unpleasant experience in this industry, I use those feelings of disappointment and anger to fuel me on to work even harder.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
One of the main characters believes she's a terrible person and ends up fulfilling that belief. But if she's been able to understand as a young person that she could be a better person, she could have saved herself from that fate. So always believe you can do better.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Chasing Headlines (Chasing Victory Book One)?
What inspired me… So I wrote a short story in 2006 about these characters. They’re older in that short read, with this fun, witty banter and an undercurrent of longing. I always wanted to write more to their story, and often got asked to…And I could think of a number of ways it could go, but nothing really solidified in my brain as like: this! This is the rest of their story! So, finally, in 2021 in the midst of a writing prompt challenge, another short story showed up. But it was back in time, when they were in college. And it occurred to me, then, that maybe before I could go forward in time…I needed to go back to where they began. And when I looked around at other stories I had written that I wanted to do more with - I had several that were focused on college athletes. Which spurred the idea that maybe I could write a series of sports romances focused on a single university, and spanning multiple sports. So, one of the things I managed to do in Chasing Headlines is introduce all the MMC’s of the core group of books that will make up the Chasing Victory series - the QB who will be a Senior by the time we focus on him (he’s a junior, here). The Hockey player whose story will begin in his sophomore year. The Soccer player whose story will be set before Chasing Headlines. I kept having editors tell me this and such character didn’t need to be in there, or maybe I could consolidate this one into that one. Ok, except that guy’s going to play an integral role in book 2, so, while I get it, I’d prefer to keep the whopping 2 paragraphs where Liv talks about him in book 1. I have side stories that include most of the cast who wear athletic uniforms. I had to build the entire world of Texas State Tech in such a way as it could be a foundation for several series. It made this entry a bit lengthier than I intended, but I’m hopeful that as we go, people who choose to read more than one book will find the crossovers to be positive and interesting.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Chasing Headlines (Chasing Victory Book One), what would they be?
Of course I have my Spotify playlist for this one, too. Breslin’s theme song is “Other Side” by Lo Spirit. Since my MMC’s this far have been representing on the mental health front, there’s a lot of correlation with Lo Spirit’s lyrical focus.
Liv’s would be "Birds Still Sing" by Taylor Acorn. The line: “Not everyone stays but the real ones do” is central to her character, and a core belief. Her brother was there when their mother left. Her father wasn’t as present as he could have been, losing sight of the fact his 7 year old daughter needed to feel safe, cared for and loved. With that need unfulfilled for most of her life, she grows up to chase a dream that isn’t really hers, hoping to stop being “left behind” by the only family she had left.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read a wide variety of books, with Mystery books being amongst my favorites. But I also read a lot of Sport Romances and Shifter / Fated Mates books. So, I’m all over the place. My favorite genre to write is equally as all over the place. I’m excited to continue my Chasing Victory series, but I’d be lying if there weren’t a couple of dragon shifter works vying for my attention. In the background.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
On my TBR right now is: Louisa’s Passion by Shelley Sommers, Any Other Day by Jenna McCall, and Heartless by Ian Feldman.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I think that has to be one of the ones I added in the rewrite - where Liv and Breslin face off at the senior center (where he’s doing his community service). Liv shows up to interview one of the residents and he’s making it difficult for Liv to get into the center, refusing to unlock the door. And then he does, but she wasn’t expecting it, so she misses her opportunity. We’re in Liv’s head and she’s exasperated by this guy, and they’re just really annoying each other. So, she makes a show of coming on to him, and I’m trying to give all the body language signs that he’s eating it up even as she’s feeling self conscious…and then she finds herself pulled in by her own attraction to him. So much so, she almost can’t pull herself away to follow through with her plan. It was fun and flirty and it was meant to show, on the one hand, how made for each other they are. And on the other, how determined Liv can be that even the guy she’s been crushing on all this time won’t deter her ambitions. There’s a bit of foreshadowing in it, but not obviously so.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
My son has taken to getting up in the morning and laying on my lap before school. This isn’t so much a writing habit as it is a writing obstacle. But he’s adorable all curled up there. *sigh* If anyone ever wonders what it’s like to try to stick to their writing habit when you have kids and a FT job…Imagine the stories of cats lying on laps and replace it with a 4 year old at 5:30 a.m. making it impossible to even reach the keyboard.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I’m not super original in this space, so it’s still the “never give up” thing.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
“We’re never as alone as we fear.” - Ernest Hemingway. The way this took shape in Chasing Headlines has to do with the “found family” trope. Families come in many different shapes and sizes throughout our lives. Breslin faces the loss of his family even as Liv clings to the threads of hers. But in the process of finding each other, they discover the beginnings of a new, rather eclectic version of “family.” And however strangely those bonds are forged, this version of family may prove to be stronger than the ones Liv & Breslin were each born with.
J Rose Black is the author of the new book Chasing Headlines (Chasing Victory Book One)
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2)?
For a thriller writer, a world in chaos is inspiration enough. Specifically, a sense we're controlled not by elected politicians but by the invisible hand of a 'Deep State'. It's both interesting and concerning to me that what once was the domain of conspiracy theorists has now become mainstream.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2), what would they be?
For a man as emotionally and morally conflicted as Mathias, a playlist of Death Metal to songs of enduring love.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
As I grew up reading the Hardy Boys, Mystery Thrillers are still my favorite genre to read and to write.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
SUFFERANCE by Thomas King.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
If 3 a.m. mornings and writing in the dark can be considered quirky, this would be it.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"True love is the one love you can't live without." Subtitle to an unfinished novel I hope to complete one day soon.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
In a world where anything is possible, all books should be read as non-fiction.
Ian Patterson is the author of the new book False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2)
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Cocaine Cola?
The first time I picked up a composition notebook in rehab, it felt like arming myself for a battle I wasn’t sure I could win. Recovery—from alcoholism and from myself—was no heroic odyssey, but a grueling crawl through shame and self-discovery. Amid the chaos, writing became my lifeline. The seed for Cocaine Cola was planted in that fluorescent-lit sanctuary, where my pen wrestled with inner demons like Denial, Guilt, and Fear. Laphamville, the grotesque setting of my book, mirrored my mind: infected by greed, decay, and the unrelenting hunger of addiction. By the time I left rehab, I had handwritten two novels. Cocaine Cola emerged as my battle cry, a reflection of survival and transformation. Writing wasn’t just therapeutic—it was defiant, a reclamation of the self I thought I’d lost. Today, holding the finished book in my hands feels surreal. It’s more than ink on paper; it’s proof that from the darkest places, something beautiful can grow. Recovery is a journey, not a destination, and every day I pick up my pen, ready to fight again. A more detailed story can be found in this blog post! -- https://millpwrites.blogspot.com/2025/01/cocaine-cola-and-recovery.html
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Cocaine Cola, what would they be?
For Moses Rock it would have to be something like Johnny Cash's rendition of "Hurt".
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Horror, as a reader, is a plunge into the abyss—a shadowed realm where the air is thick with dread and every creak or whisper hints at unseen terrors. I savor the primal thrill of it, the way it quickens my pulse and leaves my imagination pacing the edges of dark possibilities. Horror isn’t just stories about monsters; it’s an immersion into the unknown, a genre that dares to peel back the skin of normalcy to reveal the writhing chaos beneath. Reading horror is like standing at the edge of a storm, feeling its electric charge in the air, yet knowing it cannot touch me. Writing, though, is a different beast entirely. Psychological thrillers demand not just the unraveling of a mystery but the peeling back of a mind. It’s an excavation, slow and deliberate, into the layers of human psyche. To write in this genre is to craft shadows that linger not in the dark corners of a room but in the unlit recesses of a character’s soul. While horror feeds my appetite for the visceral, psychological thrillers give me the tools to manipulate tension like a puppeteer, to weave webs where every strand connects to a secret, a lie, or a fractured truth. In horror, I lose myself. In psychological thrillers, I find myself—deep within the intricate maze of motive, fear, and consequence. One satisfies the instinct to be terrified; the other fulfills the desire to terrify and provoke thought, leaving readers questioning their own minds long after the final page.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The Fisherman by John Langan, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The battle sequence in the Fresh Market Bistro.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Every morning at 5 a.m. sharp, I settle into my writing sanctuary with a massive cup of coffee steaming beside me, its rich aroma coaxing me awake. The world is still, cloaked in the kind of quiet that feels sacred, and in this solitude, I find my rhythm. My headphones hum with the sweeping scores of films—Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and Max Richter breathing life into my imagination. Their crescendos fuel my creativity, each note propelling my words onto the page. It’s my ritual, my anchor—a perfect alchemy of caffeine, music, and discipline that transforms early mornings into storytelling magic.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"The only way out is through."
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
After reading Cocaine Cola, I’d want my readers to remember this: even in the darkest moments, when the world feels irreparably broken and humanity seems consumed by its worst impulses, there’s a glimmer of hope in the fight to reclaim oneself. The story may delve into chaos and corruption, but at its heart, it’s a testament to resilience—the belief that even amidst destruction, we can confront our demons, find clarity, and choose a path toward redemption.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Cicero James, Miracle Worker?
I've had a scene in my head for several years of a regular guy waking up on an autopsy table, realizing he's died and come back to life, and having no clue how it happened or what to do about it. I wrote that scene and realized there was enough of a story there for a full book and, longer-term, a whole series. Beyond that, I've always enjoyed Urban Fantasy but have also often felt frustrated by an over-reliance on storylines that revolve around the Big Three (vampires, werewolves, and faeries). I wanted to attempt to write something with a more original magical backdrop, and that's how I came up with Miracle Workers and their secret society.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read all kinds of things, honestly--I just finished "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern, which I enjoyed. I've got "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac next up on my list, and a couple of classics lined up after that. I find myself drawn to strong, dynamic protagonists across all genres, and that's what most often draws me into my own stories.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
"On the Road" by Kerouac, "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton, and several classics, including "Far From the Madding Crowd" and "One Hundred Years of Solitude" that have been recommended to me numerous times but to which I have just never gotten around.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
My favorite scene was the Cicero waking up in the morgue on the autopsy table. Exploring what that would feel like, to die and come back to life with no explanation, was a great mental exercise.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I tend to do my best writing lying down. No clue why. But lying down on a couch or in a reclined chair, with a laptop, the words just flow out of me.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
You don't have to feel like doing it--you just have to do it.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That it's always worth fighting for what's right.
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