September is delivering some incredible reads this year, and this week’s lineup has a little bit of everything from darkly funny thrillers, glitzy mysteries, holiday romance, heartfelt memoirs, and small-town love stories that tug at the heart.
Whether you’re craving chills, laughs, swoons, or cozy fall vibes, you’re bound to find some great additions to your TBR!
Let’s dive into this week’s new book releases (9/23/25):
The Guest in Room 120 by Sara Ackerman
From USA Today bestselling author Sara Ackerman comes a spellbinding dual-timeline novel set at Honolulu’s iconic Moana Hotel, where a real-life mysterious death in 1905 collides with a writer’s search for the truth one hundred years later.
Why you’ll love it: An atmospheric mystery with a haunting dual narrative, inspired by true events perfect for fans of Fiona Davis and Ariel Lawhon.
6:40 to Montreal by Eva Jurczyk
From USA Today bestselling author Sara Ackerman comes a spellbinding dual-timeline novel set at Honolulu’s iconic Moana Hotel, where a real-life mysterious death in 1905 collides with a writer’s search for the truth one hundred years later.
Why you’ll love it: A sharp, claustrophobic thriller with pitch-perfect pacing, dark secrets, and a chilling twist you won’t see coming!
The Austen Affair by Ava Wilder
Two feuding co-stars filming a Jane Austen adaptation get zapped back to the Regency era in this witty, romantic romp. It’s time-travel, fake marriage, and enemies-to-lovers mayhem with corsets and candlelight.
Why you’ll love it: A hilarious, heartwarming love letter to Jane Austen with strong chemistry, chaotic time jumps, and swoony moments in breeches.
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Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver
Welcome to Cape Carnage: a seaside town filled with colorful cottages, quirky shops and an unusually high body count.
Harper Starling is a skilled gardener with a talent for disposing of more than just weeds. Protecting her sanctuary and her aging mentor is her life’s mission… until Nolan Rhodes arrives. Charming, dangerous, and bent on revenge, Nolan is here for Harper. But Harper isn’t the monster he expected, and neither of them is prepared for what blooms between them.
Why you’ll love it: A darkly funny, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance that’s as sharp as it is swoony!
A Killer Wedding by Joan O’Leary
Christine just landed the assignment of a lifetime: covering the glamorous wedding of beauty empire royalty for Bespoke magazine. But when the family matriarch is found dead on the first morning, everything changes.
With a castle-turned-hotel backdrop, cutthroat heirs, and plenty of secrets, Christine must navigate high society where everyone’s a suspect—and no one wants the truth revealed.
Why you’ll love it: Glitzy settings, witty banter, and a mystery that will keep you guessing. Perfect for fans of Knives Out and Finlay Donovan.
Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker
At 2:30 a.m. on July 11, 2020, Jen Hatmaker’s world fell apart. In this brutally honest and surprisingly funny memoir, she shares what it meant to lose her marriage of twenty-six years and rebuild her life from the ground up.
With unflinching candor, Jen explores grief, resilience, and a midlife renaissance. Awake is not just her story—it’s a rallying cry for women reclaiming agency, joy, and possibility in the second half of life.
Why you’ll love it: A raw, empowering memoir filled with vulnerability, wisdom, and hope.
Bad for Business by Kat Singleton
Ryker Davenport is reckless, arrogant, and a PR nightmare—but he’s her ticket to a promotion. Tasked with polishing his tarnished reputation, his publicist quickly finds their fiery history complicates things in all the best (and worst) ways.
What begins as a career-saving challenge spirals into late nights, banter, and undeniable attraction. Can Ryker prove he’s not bad for business—or for her heart?
Why you’ll love it: Billionaire romance with black-cat x golden-retriever energy, sizzling chemistry, and plenty of angst.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Sophie Sullivan
Maisie never expected to run into her one-night stand again especially not at her family’s Christmas gathering. But when the universe (and her family’s Christmas tree farm) throws Nick King back into her life, sparks fly all over again.
Nick, a hockey player recovering from injury and regret, sees this as a second chance he can’t waste. With holiday magic, family hijinks, and plenty of forced proximity, will Maisie let herself risk her heart a second time?
Why you’ll love it: Cozy holiday romance with witty banter, family warmth, and swoony second-chance vibes.
The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O’Clover
Louisa Walsh has just been dumped, left broke, and is about to lose her home. Enter Henry Rhodes, her grumpy, reclusive landlord, who reluctantly agrees to let her transform the house into a B&B for the brokenhearted.
As Lou and Henry navigate the inn’s quirky guests and their own complicated pasts, they discover that sometimes, healing others is the first step toward healing yourself.
Why you’ll love it: Found family, hopeful romance, and tender second-chances set in a cozy Colorado inn.
Final Thoughts
This week’s releases bring everything from edge-of-your-seat thrillers to heartwarming romances and deeply personal memoirs. Whether you want to cozy up with a holiday love story, dive into a twisty mystery, or reflect with a memoir full of heart, September 23rd has a story for you.
Which of these are you adding to your TBR?
