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Newcomers. The best of the new books, reviewed by our editors
In Stormy Weather (2026)
An electric rivals-to-lovers STEM romance set against a chaotic Florida hurricane season, In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto pairs high-adrenaline storm chasing with sharp banter and undeniable heat. When brilliant meteorologist Dr. Quincy Monroe is forced to team up with her long-time academic rival—and best friend's older brother—Sebastian Dunn, professional tension quickly turns into an irresistible slow burn. Smart, funny, and deeply satisfying, this 5-star contemporary romance is the ultimate summer read.
Every Version of You (2026)
In Every Version of You by Natalie Messier, thirty-two-year-old corporate lawyer Joey Vasquez dies in a car crash after an agonizing dinner with her unrequited crush, Elijah, and her obnoxious former classmate, Alex. Waking up in purgatory, she is given the ultimate do-over: return to eighteen with all her memories to win Elijah’s heart and fix her past. However, her master plan unravels as she finds herself unexpectedly falling for Alex, forcing her to realize the destiny she spent a lifetime chasing might be the wrong one.
The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy (2026)
Brigitte Knightley returns to the sprawling fantasy landscape of the Tīendoms with a razor-sharp sequel that proves why she is a powerhouse in modern romantasy. Following the viral success of her debut novel, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy, this highly anticipated continuation deepens the intricate worldbuilding while dialing up the emotional intensity. Knightley masterfully balances a high-stakes conspiracy with the electric, reluctant attraction pulling her two fiercely opposing protagonists together, delivering a fantasy romance that feels both grand in scale and delightfully intimate.
Getting Away with Murder (2026)
In Getting Away with Murder, #1 New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena delivers a tense thriller about the deadly costs of maintaining an opulent lifestyle. When disastrous debts threaten to bankrupt Jill and Ted Westcott and strip away their prized Brooklyn Heights brownstone, they panic. Refusing to downsize, the couple devises a cold-blooded plan: murder Ted’s wealthy brother to secure his massive inheritance before loan sharks come collecting.
The Romance Revival (2026)
The Romance Revival stands out as a unique, ambitious triumph in contemporary fiction that successfully bridges high-concept drama with deeply human romance. While the sci-fi elements add a refreshing layer of intrigue, it is the electric chemistry and emotional growth between Emery and Luca that truly anchor the story
Yesteryear (2026)
In Yesteryear Caro Claire Burke, every flat-lay aesthetic hides a simmering rage, making this high-concept page-turner a razor-sharp commentary on curating identity in the digital age. Natalie's journey from cottagecore queen to pioneer drudge unravels with ferocious wit, probing the chasm between online personas and raw human desperation
The Correspondent (2025)
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is an intimate epistolary novel that chronicles the life of Sybil Van Antwerp, a retired legal professional who has always turned to letter-writing to navigate her world, relationships, and inner turmoil. As her eyesight fades, threatening this cherished ritual, Sybil confronts buried secrets, including grief over her son Colt's death and estrangement from her daughter Fiona, all revealed through a tapestry of correspondence with family, friends, and even unsent letters to the departed.
The Strength of the Few (2025)
The Strength of the Few by James Islington is the gripping second installment in the Hierarchy series, following the protagonist's victory in the Iudicium, which triggers an ancient device to replicate him across three worlds: Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. Each version navigates distinct challenges—hiding, fighting, scheming politically, training, and surviving brutal conflicts—while grappling with themes of identity, grief, choice, and the magic system powered by Will. James Islington delivers a massive, ambitious epic blending deep character arcs, political intrigue, and escalating violence, hailed as a 2025 fantasy standout for its multi-perspective first-person narration and emotional depth.
Gone Before Goodbye (2025)
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben is a gripping suspense thriller centered on Maggie McCabe, a brilliant former Army combat surgeon whose life unravels after personal tragedies, including her husband's murder and the loss of her medical license.
The Seven Rings (2025)
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts is the third and final book in the Lost Bride Trilogy, a supernatural romantic suspense novel published in 2025, where protagonist Sonya MacTavish battles a centuries-old curse haunting Poole Manor in Maine.