New Book Releases | Febuary 10th
Including print, ebook, and audiobook editions
Whether you’re craving heart-wrenching historical fiction, laugh-out-loud romcoms, pulse-pounding thrillers, or genre-bending fantasy, this list highlights the most notable February 10 releases.
Starting with my most anticipated release of the week!
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
Genre: Historical Fiction / Multigenerational Narrative
From the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve, this sweeping story spans post-WWII Germany, desegregated Army barracks, and 1960s Maryland as one woman’s compassion reshapes the lives of many. Ethel Gathers discovers an orphanage of abandoned mixed-race children in Occupied Germany and dedicates herself to finding them homes. Meanwhile, the intersecting stories of Ozzie Phillips and Sophia Clark illuminate how love, identity, and legacy can echo across decades.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Rich, layered storytelling set across three timelines
- Deep exploration of identity, race, and belonging
- Emotional resonance that stays with you long after the last page
- Release Date: Feb. 10, 2026
A sweeping, multigenerational novel about the ties that bind us, identity, and the courage it takes to make a home in a world that often refuses one. Support indie bookstores when you purchase through our bookshop.org storefront!
Romance & Contemporary
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Enemies-to-Lovers
Viola Bowen gets the chance of a lifetime — to design a video game based on her favorite book series. The catch? She has to work with Jesse Andrews, her long-time nemesis. A forced winter retreat means they can’t avoid each other… and sparks begin to fly.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Strong friends-to-lovers vibes with gaming industry fun
- Wintry setting + forced proximity
- Sweet heat and witty banter
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Only Friends by Lydia San Andres
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy
An aspiring screenwriter and a regency-era content creator collide in this spicy rom-com with creative tension and sizzling on-camera chemistry.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Lighthearted, spicy partnership romance
- Regency-inspired creative premise
- Big laughs + bigger feelings
Maybe This Once by Sophie Sullivan
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Small Town
A summer fling with unexpected depth leads to something neither person planned on — but maybe both secretly wanted.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Opposites attract with real heart
- Small-town charm + emotional growth
- Relatable second chance feel
Motor City Love Song by Lisa Peers
Genre: Sapphic Romance / Music Scene
Two voices, one indie rock era, and a love story that feels like the perfect song you’ve heard a hundred times.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Nostalgic Detroit indie music backdrop
- Dual narratives with emotional payoff
- Second-chance love and unforgettable characters
Fantasy, Romantasy & Urban Magic
Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco
Genre: Romantasy / Mythic Quest
Prince Sloth hates leaving his library — until ancient magic threatens reality. Alongside Librarian Lore Brimstone, he must navigate a world that feels eerily like her favorite books… but darker.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Mythic stakes and dark magic
- Cosmic library vibes
- Great for fans of layered, imaginative fantasy
Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Iverson Pomeroy is a powerful illusionist bound by an enchanted collar. When a mysterious reaper seeks the same artifact that can free her, their uneasy alliance ignites desire and danger.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Morally gray MMC
- Imaginative worldbuilding
Secondhand Luck by Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Magic at St. Unoc University comes with consequences when a centuries-old villain returns — and Petra Grady and her shadow companion must defend everything they’ve built.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Shadow magic worldbuilding
- Hero vs history stakes
- Action + heart
Thriller, Mystery & Crime
Cold Zero by Brad Thor
Genre: Thriller
Bestselling author Brad Thor returns with another elite operative adventure featuring Scot Harvath in high-stakes global suspense.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Relentless pacing
- Professional intrigue and danger
- Perfect for fans of action-packed thrillers
Slow and Secret Poison by Carmella Lowkis
Genre: Literary Thriller
1920s Wiltshire: secrets hang heavier than curses at Harfold Manor, where a young gardener encounters dark family legacies and forbidden love.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Atmospheric setting
- Gothic vibes + psychological tension
- Beautiful prose with haunting depth
The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera
Genre: Mystery / Suspense
When a New York City taxi driver becomes the prime suspect in a murder that happened in her backseat, she has only five days to clear her name.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Fast-paced mystery
- Relatable protagonist with real stakes
- NYC soul meets detective grit
Horror & Psychological Edge
Grace by A.M. Shine
Genre: Horror / Psychological Thriller
From the author of The Watchers, Grace delivers creeping dread and unforgettable terror.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Slow-burn psychological horror
- Unsettling atmosphere
- For fans of bone-deep unease
Contemporary & Literary Fiction
Our Beautiful Mess by Adele Parks
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
A tale about family, secrets, and how life’s most tangled threads can reveal surprising truths.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Relatable emotional complexity
- Character-driven storytelling
- Big heart under small-town pressures
- Audio book from Harlequin Audio featuring dual narration
This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman
Genre: Literary Fiction
After a sibling’s death, a family unravels over time — where an apple cake feud becomes an epic multigenerational rift.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Deep emotional resonance
- Insightful family portraits
- For fans of generational storytelling
Royal Spin by Omid Scobie & Robin Benway
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Politico Romance
An American communications whiz goes inside Buckingham Palace and must navigate scandal, protocol, and unexpected romance.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Palace insider fun
- Light-hearted political savvy
- A feel-good twist on royal life
Nonfiction Highlights
Food Fix Uncensored by Mark Hyman
Genre: Nonfiction / Food Industry
A critical look at the systems shaping what we eat — and why profit often overshadows nourishment.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Big-picture thinking
- Urgent, actionable insight
- Eye-opening revelations
The Laws of Thought by Tom Griffiths
Genre: Nonfiction / Cognition & Mind
Explore how mathematical models help explain how the mind works — from rules to neural networks to probability.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Big-idea intellectual nonfiction
- Expert perspective on how minds and machines think
The Mixed Marriage Project by Dorothy Roberts
Genre: Memoir / Race & Identity
A deeply personal exploration of interracial marriage, family history, and how research and life intersect.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Heartfelt memoir + critical reflection
- Powerful lens on identity and love
Fireflies in Winter by Eleanor Shearer
Genre: Historical Fiction
Jamaican orphan Cora’s first winter becomes a fight for freedom and the unexpected discovery of love.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Historical depth + tender relationship arcs
- Strong heroine journey
The Chosen and the Damned by David J. Silverman
Genre: History / Race in America
A sweeping history reclaiming Native Americans’ central role in shaping racial identity in the United States.
📌 Why you’ll love it:
- Transformative historical analysis
- Compelling narrative drive
What Are You Most Excited For?
Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to share this list with your fellow readers!
