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The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye

A thrilling debut, sure to delight readers who enjoy historical fiction full of action-packed adventure and trailblazing women characters based on real-life figures.
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Summer

One of Wharton’s best works, this classic Gilded Age romance retains its charm and appeal in audio.
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Blood Test: A Comedy

Baxter’s novel has a science fiction flare and a fascinating premise, but some of the character development may come across as one dimensional.
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A Dog Called Ducky

A heartwarming story of hope, perfect for readers needing a pick-me-up; Ducky is the perfect companion.

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The Phoenix Ballroom

Fans of Hogan’s heartwarming The Keeper of Lost Things will be enchanted. Also recommended for those who enjoyed Jan Karon’s Mitford novels.

Horror Movie

A listening experience akin to Daisy Jones and the Six as written by Stephen Graham Jones, performed by some of the best voice acting talent in the field.
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Southern Man

An epic and timely political thriller for Iles’s fans and listeners with time to burn.
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Little Rot

A propulsive journey into a Nigerian underworld that is both intoxicating and gritty, recommended for fans of Rijula Das’s Small Deaths.
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The Bitter Truth

Readers of mystery and suspense will enjoy the intricate way Williams deftly weaves the characters together and exposes atrocities at the hands of someone sworn to protect the public.
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Tracking Down the Lawman’s Son

Fossen (The Sheriff’s Baby) brings these two characters together in a skillfully and emotionally written romance that will tug on heartstrings.
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Danger in Dade

Piñeiro (Escape the Everglades) weaves a story through the Florida South Beach district that overflows with well-developed characters, both human and canine.
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Prince’s Reunion in Paradise

Acheampong’s (The Christmas That Changed Everything) latest is perfect to cozy up with on a cold winter night.
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Secret Fling with the Billionaire

A charming romance from Douglas (Tempted by Her Greek Island Bodyguard) that is sure to delight readers who love a gruff hero.
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Twin Jeopardy

Through many twists and turns, Myers (Mile High Mystery) skillfully writes a fast-paced, suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing until the end.
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Cold Case Protection

This latest release from Helm (Cold Case Scandal) invites readers back into the Hudson family by resurfacing original characters and introducing new ones. Fans will love catching up on all the latest drama, and new readers will welcome the juicy family gossip as they follow Cash and Carlyle’s love story.
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When Cinderella Met the Duke

Williams (The Secret She Kept from the Earl) presents a playful Regency romance with a flirtatious fairy-tale plot. This “Cinderella” story is sweet and seductive.
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Beauty and the Brooding CEO

Hyland’s (How To Tame a King) contemporary romance with a “Beauty and the Beast” flair is a keeper.
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Royally Forbidden to the Boss

Clarke’s (The Prince She Kissed in Paris) romance with a royal secret is sure to be a fan favorite for those who love hidden identities.
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Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy

Rushdan (Wyoming Ranch Justice) delivers an exciting romance full of adventure and scheming.
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The Trouble with the Daring Governess

Burrows (The Countess’s Forgotten Marriage) presents a charming and chaste “Cinderella” story wrapped in a Regency romance. This heartwarming tale is an engaging and uplifting read.
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Holiday Under Wraps

Mettner (The Silent Setup) continues the “Secure One” series with another adventurous edge-of-the-seat thriller.
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One Waltz with the Viscount

Martin (The Kiss That Made Her Countess) begins her “Cinderella Shepherd Sisters” series with this steamy forbidden love historical romance.
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Storm Warning

Fans of Lynette Eason and Nancy Mehl will love this thrill-a-minute ride from Goddard (Hidden in the Night).
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Invisible Helix

Higashino’s fifth Detective Galileo procedural (after Silent Parade) relies too much on coincidence and contrivance to solve Ryoto’s murder, which may cause readers to wonder how Professor Galileo comes to puzzle out the case.
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Perfect Storm

Shelton wraps up the Travis Walker storyline and brings all the characters together in the sequel to Lost Hours, a satisfying conclusion that will be enjoyed by followers of the series.
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A Slash of Emerald

Historical fiction fans will delight in this moody Victorian mystery that will transport them back in time. Suggest to readers of Irina Shapiro.

Havoc

Bollen (The Lost Americans) delivers a hilarious yet dark sendup reminiscent of The Bad Seed as Maggie and Otto go to war to see who will rule the Royal Karnak. Readers will enjoy Bollen’s ringside seat to a war of the ages.
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The Lost House

This atmospheric, slow-paced suspense from Larsen (Shutter) will appeal to readers who enjoy descriptive crime novels set in isolated Nordic countries.
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Something in the Walls

In this tense page-turner, Pearce (The Missing) weaves together folklore and horror to create a haunting suspense novel that readers will not soon forget.

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'Johnny Careless' by Kevin Wade | Mystery Debut of the Month

'Unromance' by Erin Connor | Romance Debut of the Month

'Symbiote' by Michael Nayak | SFF Debut of Month

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Church Girl

Simone’s (An Off-Limits Merger) latest is a sexy story that’s sure to be catnip for fans of the bad boy/good girl trope and single dad/nanny romances.
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The Grump Whisperer

James’s (Too Hot To Touch) first Afterglow title will appeal to readers who enjoy a low-key grumpy/sunshine dynamic and romances with relatively little angst.
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Wives Like Us

A lively comedy of errors, full of absurd antics and frothy fun.
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Godwin

An intriguing look into unsavory backroom deals and the pressures and legacies of colonialism, late capitalism, and greed. This makes an impact.
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Wild Ground

A raw and harrowing narrative, beautifully narrated. Listeners will feel the characters’ heartbreak, underwritten by their desire for connection and acceptance.
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The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia

Listeners will appreciate the wildness of Grames’s setting while the realistically voiced mystery unfolds.
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Sleeping Giants

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate suspense about cruelty and corruption in the child welfare system. Recommended for fans of Sally Hepworth, Jennifer McMahon, and Lisa Jewell.
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Camp Jeff

This exuberant satire, rich in biting caricatures of uniformly over-the-top characters, is the opposite of neat or tidy. The result is a novel that’s insightful and hilarious in parts but eventually runs out of steam.
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What It’s Like in Words

Obsessive love is at the heart of this compulsively readable debut novel, which should appeal to fans of Colleen Hoover.

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The Map of Bones

A satisfying and dramatic conclusion to Mosse’s centuries-spanning family saga. The detailed, woman-centric series showcases her talents as a storyteller and is both well-considered and well-written. Devoted Joubert fans will adore the finale, but new readers can also enjoy the novel, which works as a stand-alone.
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The Delicate Beast

An optional purchase for libraries seeking literary historical fiction about political violence and the Caribbean diaspora.
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Cloaked in Beauty

Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone and will keep readers guessing at how beloved fairy tales might play out in the turbulent Texas of the 1880s. For fans of Western romances from authors such as Regina Jennings and Robin Lee Hatcher.
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A Girl Like Us

With its fast-paced intriguing prose, this story filled with complicated family dynamics à la Saltburn or Succession, coupled with the isolation of a Ruth Ware novel or Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, will appeal to mystery/thriller lovers.
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The Reluctant Sheriff

The sequel to Code of the Hills is an atmospheric, exquisitely written Southern noir.

Johnny Careless

Blue Bloods fans will delight as Wade delivers a complicated police drama of the Don Winslow variety, written in the neo-noir style of Robert B. Parker’s Spenser books.
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The Case of the Missing Maid

Osler has created a likable heroine, a good mystery, and a solid LGBTQIA+ fiction entry.
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The Matchmaker

An engaging, quick read, Saeed’s mystery-romance hybrid will be popular at public libraries.
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My Darling Boy

Readers who like the slow burn of a mystery will enjoy this atmospheric thriller. Recommend to fans of Tana French or Kate Morton.

The Mailman

The author of The End of the Road introduces a determined, innovative courier in the vein of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher or James Byrne’s Dez Limerick. Appearances are deceiving in this fast-paced thriller, and the characters are introduced gradually so as not to overwhelm the outstanding series debut.
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Shoot the Moon

Barry captures her protagonist’s history of trauma, loss, and addiction in ways that help this somewhat formulaic mystery ring true.
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You Can’t Hurt Me

Pages fly by as secrets rise to the surface, and the engrossing premise keeps readers speculating. This debut builds alluring suspense into an exhilarating twist.
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The Lodge

Readers will love Olson’s (The Reunion) trademark blend of romance and pop culture and the unique spin on the traditional third-act conflict, which ultimately leads to a satisfying conclusion.
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Once Smitten, Twice Shy

Told from alternating points of view, with main characters who are autistic and living with a chronic illness, and featuring a large and supportive network of friends and family, this satisfying romance is a celebration of love, family, and inclusivity.
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Book Boyfriend

Readers who enjoyed Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game will love this charming enemies-to-lovers story, and it will be adored by anyone who’s passionate about their favorite book fandoms.
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Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things

Randall (The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic) has created an appealing cozy magical world. This enemies-to-lovers romance has plenty of twists and secrets that build tension alongside the slow-burn of Calliope and Lucien’s relationship. Hand to fans of Sangu Mandanna and Sarah Hawley.

Only for the Week

Originally self-published and now traditionally published with bonus content, Bishop’s (“Lost & Found” series) scorching hot, smart, hilarious, and touching novel is highly recommended for all collections.
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The Trouble with Anna

A unique heroine elevates this enemies-to-lovers, engagement-of-convenience tale that will delight historical romance fans.
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You Between the Lines

Naymon’s sparkling, propulsive writing, well-drawn secondary characters, and believable conflicts make this perfect blend of sweet and sexy a must-read debut. Perfect for fans of Jessica Joyce.
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The Last Raven

With a young naive heroine and big plot twists, Jones (“Ambeth Chronicles” series) writes a drama-filled take on vampires in the modern world that will hold most appeal for readers of YA and new adult romance.
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Let’s Call a Truce

Buchanan’s debut hits all of the right notes, leading up to a sweet and satisfying ending for Ben and Juliana. This twist on the enemies-to-lovers trope that also sensitively explores dating while grieving is perfect for fans of workplace romances.
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Work in Progress

Mackenzie’s debut is a rewarding, banter-filled enemies-to-lovers rom-com that checks every box with a cozy cast of supporting characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and two main characters readers will care about.
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Spiral

Khabra’s skillful portrayal of her characters’ personal struggles and their growing bond makes for an engaging read that goes beyond the typical sports romance formula. Thanks to its well-paced narrative and ample steamy moments, readers will find themselves engrossed in this hockey-meets-ballet romance.
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I Think They Love You

A fake relationship becomes a real second chance at love in YA author Winters’s adult debut that delivers a thoughtful message amid steamy scenes and tropey plot twists.
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Celebrity Crush

Set against a Hollywood backdrop, readers will enjoy Swift’s fun and glitzy debut novel filled with just enough twists to keep them guessing.

Unromance

This sexy, swoon-worthy romance is an unputdownable debut.

Promise Me Sunshine

A stunning book by Bastone (Ready or Not), who delivers another slow-burn and emotional romance that doesn’t shy away from also exploring life’s hardest moments. Recommended for readers who also enjoy Abby Jimenez.
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Spring Fling

Noblin (Christmas at Corgi Cove) offers a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of small-town charmers and authors such as Sarah Adams.
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A Tempest of Desire

Fans of Sophie Jordan and Eloisa James will be captivated by this story of passion, romance, and overcoming life’s obstacles.
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Lightfall

A promising layered series starter that offers plenty for fantasy fans and mystery lovers alike.
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An Honored Vow

The climactic final volume of the “Halfling Saga,” after A Vicious Game, is filled with high-stakes action, choices, and consequences. Romantasy fans should add this series to their reading list.
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We Lived on the Horizon

A moving sci-fi mystery that will stay with readers.

Glow of the Everflame

Originally self-published and now being released by a traditional publisher, this gripping sequel to Spark of the Everflame finds Diem trying to defeat the Descended out to see her fail. Readers will be clamoring for the next in the series after the cliffhanger ending.
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The Martian Contingency

This well-paced novel and satisfying fourth title in Kowal’s series, after The Relentless Moon, brings back familiar characters and continues to balance scientific details with character relationships.
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Galaxy Raiders: Abyss

Douglas writes a thrilling military space adventure that pits a powerful woman captain against evil galactic overlords.
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Hammajang Luck

Fans of Ocean’s Eight and Leverage will find this a delightful ode to team heists. The enemies-to-lovers trope, queer characters, and Hawaiian culture and language create a unique backdrop for a familiar plot line.
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Gate to Kagoshima

Fans of Outlander will appreciate Kuroki’s (“Black Diamond” series) treatment of a familiar story, while the Japanese setting, language, and culture sprinkled throughout are a fresh addition to the genre.

Luminous

This momentous tour de force overtops existing works on robots by leaps and bounds, approaching the subject with a subtlety that allows readers to focus on the effects robots are sure to have in the future; a meditation on and an illustration of human and robot relationships in which it is difficult to distinguish between them.
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Splinter Effect

Ludington’s thrilling debut is a time-travel caper wrapped around a slice of historical fiction, but the heart of this story is Rabbit’s desperation to fix the things and people that he broke even if he has to outrun shadowy criminal time-looters and shady government agencies looking for scapegoats, in the past and in the present.
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A Harvest of Hearts

Eames (The Secret Circus) offers a delightful modern fairy tale in which the heroine is determined to save herself. The atmospheric setting and layered plot will please fantasy readers.
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The Third Rule of Time Travel

Fracassi (Boys in the Valley) turns from horror to sci-fi in his latest. Recommended for fans of technothrillers and those looking for a different take on time travel.
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Harlem Rhapsody

While the historical facts could be more smoothly woven into the flow of the story, this bibliophilic novel will please fans of the bestselling historical novels that Murray coauthored with Marie Benedict (The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies).
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The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf

This historical novel may be of interest to readers who enjoy fiction about theater and the United States at midcentury, especially if they prefer slow-moving stories with an emphasis on atmosphere and characterization. A good pick for fans of Patti Callahan Henry and Marie Benedict.
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The Memory Dress

Readers who enjoy dual-timeline novels will enjoy Beer’s (The Last Dress from Paris) latest, which also includes a sweet, low-key romance for Jayne.

The Sunflower House

With empathy and insight, Allegri crafts a vividly realized historical novel that not only illuminates one of history’s saddest times but also illustrates the power of compassion and kindness to drive away the dark.
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