Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Rosaria Munda, Suzanne Young, E.B. Vickers, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!
Looking for some new biography and memoir 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 Rob Kenner, Winn Collier, Richard Lui, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense novels. Some of his most popular recent releases include Win, The Boy from the Woods, Run Away, and Don't Let Go. If you've been on the hunt for some amazing new novels for your reading list, don't miss the books to read for fans of Harlan Coben!
Release Date: February 25, 2021
On a normal Wednesday night, Claire Jacobson’s life changed forever. Two LAPD officers arrived at her condo and said her older brother was murdered. In the wake of this, she seeks guidance from James Reed—a lifelong friend and defense attorney in her brother’s law firm. James cautions against rash action, and she heeds this advice… until one of the homicide detectives updates her on the proceedings.
Release Date: November 23, 2020
The first book in the Achim Jeffers Series by Josiah Jay Starr... Achim Jeffers had no illusions of being a hero or some savior. He was again faced with another covert mission. This one, involving dangerous and lawless cops. Achim’s shadowy bosses needed him to expose the cop’s secrets and obtain justice for the beleaguered black citizens of New Orleans. This was the very profession Achim left his Sunday pulpit to pursue. Now as a ruthless hitman, he enjoyed these types of missions and dedicated the rebirth of his new life towards fulfilling them.
Release Date: February 16, 2021
The first book in the Parker City Mystery Series by Justin M. Kiska... In the spring of 1981, Parker City is rocked by a series of brutal murders. Unthinkable crimes the likes of which are unheard of in the close-knit community. Under great pressure from the powers-that-be, it is made clear to newly minted Parker City Police Detectives Ben Winters and Tommy Mason that their first case could very well be their last if they can’t catch the killer.
Release Date: January 15, 2021
The first book in the Shenandoah Shadows Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller... CIA operative Olivia Santos lives on a razor’s edge. As a NOC—an agent with non-official cover—she’s well aware of the risks: if her cover’s blown, there’s no diplomatic immunity, and a life sentence in a foreign prison is the best-case scenario. The worst-case scenario is too gruesome to mention. But she never imagined her cover would be compromised from the inside. She has no choice but to go on the run—as luck has it—with her musclebound driving instructor.
Release Date: March 1, 2021
Heartbroken and in desperate need of a place to stay while he gives his wife the space she’s asked for, Wes is shocked when he runs into a familiar face from his past. As they catch up, Wes quickly learns his old classmate has an extra room and a non-existent social life. He can’t help feeling grateful to spend time with someone who remembers who he was during their glory days, long before his life fell apart.So, when Elias offers to rent out his spare bedroom, it seems like the answer to all Wes’s problems. Wes takes his old friend up on the offer without hesitation. Living with someone you barely know is better than living with a stranger… Isn’t it?
Release Date: March 16, 2021
The idyllic community of Larchfield is rocked to its core when Angus Russell, its wealthiest and most powerful citizen, is found dead in his mansion on Harrow Hill. A preliminary analysis of DNA gathered at the crime scene points to the guilt of local bad boy Billy Tate, whose hatred for the victim was well known. Except that Tate fell from the roof of a local church and was declared dead by the medical examiner the day before Russell was killed. When police rush to the mortuary, they discover Tate's coffin has been broken open from the inside, and the body is gone.
Skye Warren is a New York Times Bestselling Author of romance novels. Some of her popular recent releases include the Rochester Trilogy, The Diamond Trilogy, and The Endgame Trilogy. If your a romance reader looking for something new to curl up with this evening, we think you'll love these books to read for fans of Skye Warren!
Release Date: February 28, 2021
The first book in the Royals, Stars & Cowboys Series by Nalini Warriar... She looks like the gorgeous, sexy Bollywood superstar she is and when the chance arrives, he grabs it. He’s going to give in to his guilt, make amends, and be a part of her life again. There he is in blue jeans and a chest-baring vest, and Sam’s crush roars back. Golden-haired, his steely blue eyes lock on her. He’s only there to take over her life. And she will not allow that.
Release Date: March 10, 2021
Willa Camden, a successful author of steamy novels, becomes entwined with Jackson Mitchell, a brilliant billionaire, and his best friend Casey Melrose. Their love is shared equally, and Willa is not always in the middle. Craving excitement, they embark on international adventures in the style befitting a billionaire. Cyber threats, blackmail, and theft turn their world upside down. Their careers are jeopardized, and lives are in danger.
Release Date: March 14, 2021
The latest book in the Modern Fairytale Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Katy Regnery. Based on the American legend Rip Van Winkle... On the night of his high school graduation, Ripley Van Winkle—local quarterback, prom king and all-around big man on campus—swan dives off the top of the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse... and lands on a jagged pile of rocks. Suffering massive brain trauma, Rip isn’t expected to live, but he somehow manages to beat the odds: most of his physical injuries heal, though he remains in a deep coma for the next twenty years.
Release Date: March 9, 2021
Maddie Goldbloom stitched up a plan to ensure everything in her life was perfect—from a career in fashion to a chic NYC apartment to a pediatrician boyfriend. When her ex, Chase Black, storms back into her life with an outrageous request, her immediate reaction is to refuse him. But he only wants to fulfill his father’s last wish. So even though he’s the man who broke her heart, playing his fiancée shouldn’t be hard, especially if it means she gets to watch the arrogant devil squirm a bit.
Release Date: March 15, 2021
Rose Cassidy doesn’t truly live; she just exists. Numbing herself to fear and pain is the only way she can survive in this cruel world. So when she’s taken as collateral by the notorious Danny Black in a deadly game of power, she’s thrown by the deep fear she feels rising within her. And, worse than fear, a profound desire. She’s heard tales of The Brit. He’s callous. Coldblooded. But no one ever said he was wickedly beautiful and darkly captivating. He sees past her mask, giving her a cruel sense of hope. But she must fight their twisted attraction or risk losing the one thing she survives for.
Release Date: March 2, 2021
The second book in the Silverstone Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Stoker... Former military man turned government assassin Kellan “Eagle” Trowbridge isn’t looking for love. He’d rather keep his head down at his cover job as an employee of Silverstone Towing. That all changes, however, when he meets Taylor Cardin.
What can you tell us about your new release, War of The Heart? “War of the Heart: An Achim Jeffers Novel” is a romance suspense thriller set in the historic city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The novel is filled with plot twists, moral dilemmas and a fascinating love story. I wrote this novel as a sort of love letter to black women. Not to knock any other genres or authors, but I noticed a lot of BWWM novels out on the market. I wanted to create something different and more empowering for black people to consume. Black love has always been important to Black people and I wrote “War Of The Heart” to honor that tradition. What or who inspired you to become an author? I didn’t see enough voices that spoke to the truth of Black Americans in an unapologetic and uncompromising way. I personally wanted to deliver black narratives from a different standpoint. In that aim, I have started my own company, Spirit of 1811 Publishing, to give a black voice to empowering issues within the black community. What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read? Without a doubt, the best book I have ever read has to be the Bible. After the Bible, any book written by Neely Fuller Jr., Dr. Claud Anderson and Frances Cress Welsing round out my personal favorites. Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask? I would have two guests. My first guest would be the Rapper Nas. I would ask him what inspired him to write the song “It Ain’t Hard To Tell.” The second guest would be the singer Sade. I would ask her who hurt her so immensely, that you can literally feel her pain in her lyrics. What's your favorite thing about writing? I like writing about the personal relationships between two different characters. In any personal exchange, there is always some form of give and take. I find it interesting to develop the nonverbal give and take scenarios between the characters in my novels. What is a typical day like for you? Most of my day is spent doing daddy day care duties at home. I have a one-year-old, so I’m at home a lot caring for my son. I write and handle company business in between his naps and play sessions. What scene from War of The Heart was your favorite to write? My favorite scene in the novel, by far, was Chapter Three. In that chapter, I get to be a little dark and ruthless with my writing. Lots of readers contacted me via social media, to personally tell me how shocking Chapter Three was for them to read. I loved getting their feedback and it confirmed my own thoughts regarding that scene. I was excited about writing it and the reading public was impressed with the results. That’s a big win in my book. Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by? Yes. My motto is you miss every shot you don’t take. Never let fear of failure scare you into missing your opportunity. God does not bless a coward. We must exercise our faith.
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What can you tell us about your new release, Orange City? Orange City is a Sci-Fi/Dystopian novel about a hidden City in the future that collects felons and outcasts from the “Outside World,” but they are bound to City and can never leave under a monstrous figure who calls himself The Man. What or who inspired you to become an author? I’ve always been an author. Even as a little kid I would write crazy stories about my dog getting into trouble, so it was always in the cards that it would become my career. What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read? Probably The Great Gatsby, Wuthering Heights, The Beach, Demian, and Confederacy of Dunces. Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask? Probably Stephen King. I really admire his career because he writes so many different genres and I would like to do the same. Also to hit him up for a future blurb. What's your favorite thing about writing? I love just getting lost in my own world every day. When I’m really writing something good, I leave my body and go somewhere. Not sure where exactly, but it’s somewhere. What is a typical day like for you? I usually take care of business in the morning, emails and such, and maybe do some editing. Then I write most afternoons in Central Park under my tree if the weather is nice. What scene from Orange City was your favorite to write? There’s a sad scene when Graham wakes up in the middle of the night and sees that his love Marlena is missing her arms. She doesn’t know that he’s seen her this way. It’s just a really powerful scene. Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by? All books go on their own journeys and the journeys they go on are the ones that are meant to be.
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What can you tell us about your new release, War Whore? War Whore is a stand-alone book set in the War’s Edge universe. Captain Ron Axel is a member of the Berserkers, an elite mercenary unit, and is tasked to lead a daring rescue mission on the frontier world of Novak. Fighting against overwhelming odds, Axel is forced to choose between accomplishing his mission or the survival of his men. It is an action-packed book and one reviewer called it the literary equivalent of a drag race, it gets going quick and keeps on coming fast and furious. Fans of hard military science fiction will enjoy this book, but I have had some non-mil SciFi fans say they enjoyed it as well. I will be the first to admit though, my books aren’t for everyone, reader discretion is advised. And for the fans of Dead Heroes, don’t worry I am currently wrapping up the next book in the War’s Edge series. What books are currently on your nightstand? I recently finished The Revered which is the third book in the Earth Epsilon Wars series by Australian based author and screenwriter Terrance Mulloy, which was a fun read. Next up is The Things They Carried by award-winning writer and veteran Tim O’Brien. What advice would you give your teenage self? Be bold. Take more chances. Worry less about what people think of you. Keep all your GI Joe toys, including the boxes. If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it? It sounds cliché but with my family. Though honestly, it would probably vary by day. If not them, probably writing or working out. It seems like I can never carve enough time out for those things. What makes your world go round? Why does it bring you joy? Writing. It gives me full creative control and it isn’t often in our lives we don’t have to answer to anyone but ourselves. What scene in War Whore was your favorite to write? Probably the flashback scene where Axel is a POW on the planet Misery. I think it is a very powerful scene and makes a reader think about how they would have handled such a situation.
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What can you tell us about your new release, Spell Bound? In Spell Bound, Sunshine meets the vampires, and her life takes a new course. She also does something amazing, and it requires her to take a leap of faith in trusting someone. It shows her loyalty, courage, and growth. She can only hope her trust isn't misplaced, and it will be a while before she finds out the answer to that. What or who inspired you to become an author? I was a voracious reader growing up, and read almost anything I could get my hands on in certain genres. It started with romance, and eventually led me to science fiction and fantasy. After reading story after story for years, I started dreaming of writing my own heroines. What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read? There are too many to list! Here goes: Laurell K. Hamilton's Guilty Pleasures, Karen Marie Moning's DarkFever, Charlaine Harris's Dead Until Dark, Kim Harrison's Dead Witch Walking, Judith McNaught's Perfect, and Michelle Sagara's Cast in Shadow. Oh, my, that six, so I guess I should stop. Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask? My first guest would be Karen Marie Moning. I would want to ask if she plotted her entire Fever series at once, or if she plotted them book by book. Then I'd ask what her inspiration was for writing Jericho Barrons. What's your favorite thing about writing? I enjoy breathing life into characters, and watching them fail, succeed, or quit, and psychoanalyzing why they do certain things. What is a typical day like for you? It's rather boring. Get up a little after 5am, write or plot for a until 2-3pm, then work on social media. I finish about 5pm, and put in over eight hours a day. Sometimes I venture to the gym for a workout, or workout at home. During the day I take breaks to play with my Chihuahua, Oreo. What scene from Spell Bound was your favorite to write? My fav scene to write was when Sunshine makes her big decision at the end of the book. That was a very difficult scene to write and I wanted it to be perfect for both characters. I had no clue what either character would be saying or doing, or how to clue the reader in that there was more to her arrival than just her showing up. She also had to relay the information to the other character so that the guards wouldn't understand what she was talking about. It was a balancing act to write that scene. Say too little and the reader is lost. Say too much, and the guards would be storming the room. Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by? Yes, I do. It's called The Don't Quit Poem by Anonymous. (There is debate on who the actual author is.) Anyway, I have it hanging on my desk. When I'm discouraged, I read it again and again. It's highly motivating. It's easily found in an online search.
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What can you tell us about your new release, Just Curious? This is my second MMF story and the first that is not connected to any of my previous books. I dreamed up characters I’d like to know and fell in love with all of them. Willa is a writer, so that was an easy persona to identify with. Jackson is the successful brainiac who has a strong, protective spirit. Casey is the artistic one who tends to go a little overboard now and then. They were so much fun! In order for the book to sound plausible, I consulted with a leading authority in web security who also owns a Tesla. So, while a few reviewers have intimated that the plot is a bit far-fetched, it’s truly not that crazy. I think readers will be hard-pressed to not get sucked into the drama as it unfolds. I grew up in the town where the story takes place, and despite living at the beach, managed to become an avid snow skier. The skiing scenes are near and dear to my heart. All in all, this book is meant to be great escapism. What or who inspired you to become an author? When I was in the third grade, my teacher recommended an after-school enrichment program for creative writing. It was so much fun, I was hooked, and I love to write. I didn’t actually write a novel, however, until 2018—mostly because I was busy with my career as an artist. While I enjoy reading all genres, contemporary romance sparked something that finally compelled me to try it myself. When I got to 50K words and the story still wasn’t finished, the feeling of accomplishment was amazing. I can’t imagine life without writing now. What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read? I can only pick 5? Books that stand out to me are To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Once and Future King by T.H. White, The Red by Tiffany Reisz, This Man and the rest of that series by Jodi Ellen Malpas, and all of the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. Obviously, I have eclectic tastes. Not all of the books are the best things ever written, but they sure are some of the best stories ever told! I also have to give kudos to Karen Marie Moning, George R. R. Martin and Philip Pullman for sheer imagination. Wow. Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask? There are many authors who would be interesting, but I’m sure other people you’ve interviewed have covered them. So, since this is a pipedream type of question, I’d interview William Shakespeare. I’d be tempted to ask if he really wrote all of what was attributed to him, or were the rumors true that it was someone else. But… that would be impertinent. So, I guess I’d ask him if he had any idea of the impact his work would have on the world. What's your favorite thing about writing? I love to create something from nothing. I’m sure it’s obvious from reading my books that I have a strong background in art and use that as a theme quite often. I get a similar feeling when creating visual art for people to enjoy as writing a great story to entertain readers. The big difference, however, is that writing is far more personal and actually more satisfying. Someone near and dear to me was asked once why he enjoyed being a musician. The questioner seemed to expect “applause” as an answer and was shocked to hear, “I like making people happy.” I feel the same way. We all need an escape from the harsh realities of life now and then, so creating art to look at, beautiful music to enjoy, or writing a wonderful story that can transport the reader for a while is the best gift a creative person can give. What is a typical day like for you? It’s certainly been less active in the past year while we’ve been stuck at home thanks to COVID. Generally, I have breakfast with my husband and then write or do “book stuff” for a few hours until lunch. Depending on the weather, I take one or two walks with my dog and spend the rest of the time writing unless I’m grocery shopping or cooking. We have a pretty quiet life here. I used to be a lot more exciting, but least I have plenty of time to write now and I’m a lot less sleep-deprived. What scene from Just Curious was your favorite to write? Oh my! Is this a loaded question, given the MMF theme of the book? I love the way the book starts when Willa meets Jackson, and I used something special from my real life to carry that scene. But I guess the scene that resonates with me the most is when they are in Casey’s study and the triad begins. It’s always a challenge to figure out how to go about getting three people into a relationship, and I’ve tried to do that in different ways for each of the books. (I’m writing a third MMF book right now). I think the study scene was unexpected and steamy, so I’m extremely happy with it. Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by? “Oh, just go for it!”
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What can you tell us about your new release, Beguiling Julian? Let this series sweep you off your feet. Bollywood glitter, skyscrapers in New York and Mumbai and a fabulous desert palace you’ll love. Beguiling Julian is a multicultural romance set in Mumbai, the Rajasthan desert and New York. While nothing rattles the cool and collected composure of billionaire CEO Julian Westphal, head of the Orion Group, news of his visit to India is enough to crack Bollywood superstar Samaira Nayak’s. There’s a lot of baggage between them: they’re opposites; he was her brother Nik’s BF; he’s her ex-guardian and they live on opposite ends of the world. And that’s not counting the fact that Sam’s had a crush on Julian since forever. The moment he sees Sam, Julian’s life is turned upside down. Now at twenty-two she’s a stunning beauty he can’t get out of his mind. He resists his feelings for Sam for she is his best friend’s little sister and out of bounds. He has betrayed Nik’s trust and his only goal now is to make amends. Can Julian get past his guilt and can Sam accept Julian into her life? A threat to Sam’s life brings things into perspective and the only solution for Sam and Julian is a sham marriage. One thing leads to another and they’re left with burning unfulfilled desires for each other. Can they put aside their differences and give in to their dreams? What or who inspired you to become an author? Somerset Maugham and his short stories What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read? The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand The Far Pavillions by M.M.Kaye Dynasty of Death by Taylor Caldwell The Mallen Streak by Catherine Cookson Olivia and Jai by Rebecca Ryman Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask? Rebecca Ryman. ‘How did your agent and publisher react when they heard/read about the interracial romance in this fascinating work of historical fiction?’ I’d also ask M.M Kaye the same question. Striking is the fact that both novels (1990 and 1978 for the latter) were published by St. Martins Press. What's your favorite thing about writing? The creative part where the narrative develops slowly, trickling in phrase by phrase, paragraph by paragraph then evolves into this gushing waterfall of prose. What is a typical day like for you? Get up and have coffee/tea, catch up on ‘Breaking News’ to make sure the world is not falling apart and get in my word count for the day. Then go for a walk, or play pickleball. What scene from Beguiling Julian was your favorite to write? The scene where Sam confronts her fake husband and Julian discovers she’s a virgin. I hope it came off as hilarious because it was exactly what I was aiming for! Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by? Bringing cultures together one book at a time.
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