Some more of Fall’s Hottest New Releases Are Here!
Whether you're cozying up with a blanket and a candle or sneaking in a few pages between school drop-offs and fall festivals, this week's new releases are stacked with can’t-miss reads. From holiday romances and myth retellings to Cinderalla retellings that will keep you up way past bedtime. There’s something for every reading mood on this list!
Looking for swoony second chances, books about life, or a ghostly good time? Keep scrolling because we’ve got you covered!
Bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
Genre: Fantasy Romance / Greek Myth Retelling
A fierce, fiery sequel that flips the myth of Hercules on its head. Alexis is no longer a pawn in the games of gods—she’s a monster, and she’s ready to burn it all down. Blood bonds, deadly trials, and alliances forged in fire make this a powerful follow-up to Bride of the Shadow King.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Morally gray gods and monsters
- Found family meets vengeance arc
- Epic slow-burn romance and mythic stakes
Perfect for fans of A Touch of Darkness, Lore, and The Shadows Between Us.
The Defender by Ana Huang
Genre: Sports Romance
A forbidden romance between the league’s highest-paid footballer and the coach’s daughter? Yes, please. When Vincent DuBois agrees to fake-date the coach’s daughter to protect a secret, neither expects to catch real feelings—or break all the rules.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Fake dating meets forced proximity
- Grumpy/sunshine with a French twist
- Smart, confident heroine with a secret agenda
Perfect for fans of The Deal, Icebreaker, and Ana Huang’s Twisted series.
Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Small Town
Ex-musician Merritt Valentine left fame behind to find peace in a mountain town. But when a fixer-upper house and a handsome local handyman force proximity, what she thought was healing becomes complicated in the best way.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- “A love story that hits all the right notes.”
- Small-town charm + emotional comeback
- Found family, healing, and heart
Perfect for fans of The Cheat Sheet, Things We Never Got Over, and The Happy Ever After Playlist.
Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan
Genre: Fantasy / Retelling
Cinderella, reimagined with knives, lies, and palace intrigue. Yining is no one’s perfect girl she’s cunning, dangerous, and caught between a cursed court and her own revenge.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Antiheroine energy and dazzling world-building
- Political scheming and enemies-to-lovers tension
- A fairy tale that bites back
Perfect for fans of Daughter of the Moon Goddess, To Kill a Kingdom, and The Shadows Between Us.
Kooky Spooky Love by Josie Silver
Genre: Paranormal Romance / Romantic Comedy
A ghost-hunting agency. A haunted mansion. A skeptical reporter who absolutely won’t stay professional. When Melody Bittersweet sets up her ghost-busting business in Chapelwick, she didn’t expect murder, jealous ghosts, or to still be hung up on her ex. But real life loves to throw curveballs.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- “You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, you’ll seriously consider calling a medium.”
- A heroine forging her own ghost-hunting path
- Light-hearted, witty, perfect if you like rom-coms with a paranormal twist
Perfect for fans of Crazy Spooky Love, The Ex Hex, or Not the Witch You Wed.
Never Over by Clare Gilmore
Genre: Second-Chance Romance / Contemporary
Paige Lancaster is one contract away from her dream songwriting career except she’s also grappling with the fact that the ex she abandoned still has all the lyrics to her heart. When she asks Liam Bishop to date her and then break things off just so she can feel again, neither of them expect the pain, the music, or the chemistry that follows.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- “This book is heartbreak with a melody.”
- Music industry backdrop + emotional depth
- Second-chance story that balances angst and hope
Perfect for fans of Before We Were Strangers, The Reunion, or Love Songs for Skeptics.
Anne of Avenue A by Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding
Genre: Modern Romance / Jane Austen Retelling
When Anne Elliot broke Freddie Wentworth’s heart eight years ago, she thought the right plan mattered more than love. Now, they’re neighbors in New York—and despite the years apart, the past hasn’t stayed buried. As old feelings resurface and modern life collides with old heartaches, Anne and Freddie must decide if second chances are worth the risk.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- “Jane Austen, but with coffee shops and city walks.”
- A modern Persuasion with all the longing
- Big city setting, big heart stakes
Perfect for fans of Persuasion, Eligible, and modern literary retellings.
Fall at Once by Nora Everly
Genre: Small-Town Romance / Romantic Comedy
I’m in Cozy Creek for two reasons: to get over my breakup and help my grandma run her bakery. I’m absolutely not here to fall in love… except my grandma’s firefighter neighbor keeps rescuing me from the side of the road, from a tree (don’t ask), and finally from my ex with a steamy kiss.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- “It’s fake dating… until it’s not.”
- Sexy single dad firefighter (yes please)
- Fall vibes, small-town charm, bakery scenes
Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Abby Jimenez, and Gilmore Girls with spice.
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