September is ending with another great release day! Whether you’re in the mood for dark romance, cozy holiday rom-coms, magical fantasy, or page-turning mystery, this list has something for you!
Let’s dive into the highlights of the weeks new releases:
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club is back! This time, the gang juggles wedding planning, grief, and another murder mystery, proving once again that Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim are the most lovable amateur detectives around! A must-read for cozy mystery fans. You know I am a sucker for octogenarians solving murders!
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
From the YA rom-com queen herself comes a hockey-infused childhood friends-to-lovers story. Dani and Alec reconnect in their small town, fake-date their way into chaos, and confront old wounds along the way. Expect Painter’s signature banter and heartwarming romance.
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
What happens when the apocalypse reunites you with your high school nemesis? Casey Pearson returns home after a zombie outbreak and finds herself stuck with Blake the bully she hated and maybe the only person she can rely on now. A mix of rom-com, action, and apocalypse survival that defies genre. This is available as an Amaon first read this month!
Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire
From the queen of twisted fairytale retellings comes a Romeo & Juliet-inspired contemporary romance set in a small town fueled by lies, luxury, and family feuds. Juliette Calloway and Roman Montgomery’s forbidden love burns hot and dangerous, but in a world built on secrets and blood, passion might be their deadliest mistake yet. I am so excited for this release!
The Secret to Orange Blossom Cake by Rachel Linden
Part cookbook, part magical summer story this novel blends family secrets, recipes, and second chances. When Jules returns to her family’s olive farm in Italy, she uncovers a magical cookbook with the power to change lives…and reconnects with the boy who broke her heart. Expect lush food descriptions, Nonna wisdom, and a dash of enchantment!
The Nanny’s Handbook to Managing Magic and Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennet
Think Mary Poppins meets Bridgerton with a cozy fantasy twist! Emmeline, a spirited nanny with supernatural abilities, takes on the mischievous wards of a shy inventor-duke while battling sabotage, social pressure, and her growing attraction to her employer. This is such a fun read!
The Christmas People by Iva Marie Palmer
Jill Jacobs isn’t a Christmas person until she wakes up inside a Hallmark-style holiday movie in her hometown, complete with peppermint-scented streets, flannel-clad exes, and a picture-perfect bake-off. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this book is perfect for fans of Maggie Knox and Jenny Holiday. I loved this book so much! The main character is so funny and sarcastic!
Holly by Adalyn Grace
A magical holiday novella in the Belladonna universe, bringing back Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate as they unravel ghostly mysteries during a haunted holiday season. Perfect for readers who like their Christmas stories with a Gothic, spooky edge. I cannot wait to read this!
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
Clara Davenport has one mission: save her family’s toy company from bad PR by charming a small town. Jack Kelly, the local craftsman her family once wronged, is determined not to forgive. But as sparks fly, Clara realizes she may find more than redemption she may find her heart.
Perfect for fans of grumpy/sunshine holiday romance with witty banter and small town vibes!
Final Thoughts
September 30th is truly overflowing with bookish magic from forbidden romances to holiday hijinks, Gothic novellas to billionaire banter. Whether you’re in the mood for swoony small-town love stories, laugh-out-loud rom-coms, or darker tales of love and loss, this week’s new releases are impossible to resist.
