If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month.
Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), and we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month.
We also think this will help us feature books from smaller publishers who don’t have buy links up as early as the bigger trade houses.
As always, if we missed any books that you’re particularly looking forward to, tell us all about them in the comments.
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A Rush of Wings
Author: Laura Weymouth
Released: November 16, 2021 by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young AdultRowenna Winthrop has always known there’s magic within her. But though she hears voices on the wind and possesses unusual talents, her mother Mairead believes Rowenna lacks discipline, and refuses to teach her the craft that keeps their Scottish village safe. When Mairead dies a sinister death, it seems Rowenna’s one chance to grow into her power has passed. Then, on a fateful, storm-tossed night, Rowenna rescues a handsome stranger named Gawen from a shipwreck, and her mother miraculously returns from the dead. Or so it appears.
This resurrected Mairead is nothing like the old one: to hide her new and monstrous nature, she turns Rowenna’s brothers and Gawen into swans and robs Rowenna of her voice. Forced to flee, Rowenna travels to the city of Inverness to find a way to break the curse. But monsters take many forms, and in Inverness Rowenna is soon caught in a web of strangers who want to use her raw magic for their own gain. If she wishes to save herself and the people she loves most, Rowenna will have to take her fate into her own hands, and unlock the power that has evaded her for so long.
Amanda: I can’t resist a Six Swans retelling (my favorite being Daughter of the Forest).
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Guild Boss
Author: Jayne Castle
Released: November 16, 2021 by Berkley
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
Series: Ghost Hunters #14Welcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony—like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird.
Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point—weddings are still the highlight of any social calendar. But it’s the after-party that turns disastrous for Lucy Bell. Kidnapped and drugged as she leaves the party, she manages to escape—only to find herself lost in the mysterious, alien underground maze of glowing green tunnels beneath Illusion Town. She’s been surviving on determination and cold pizza, scavenged for her by a special dust bunny, when help finally shows up.
Gabriel Jones is the Guild Hunter sent to rescue her, but escaping the underground ruins isn’t the end of her troubles—it’s only the beginning. With no rational reason for her abduction, and her sole witness gone on another assignment for the Guild, whispers start circulating that Lucy made it all up. Soon her life unravels until she has nothing left but her pride. The last thing she expects is for Gabriel Jones to come back to town for her.
The Lucy that Gabriel finds is not the same woman he rescued, the one who looked at him as if he were her hero. This Lucy is sharp, angry, and more than a little cynical—instead of awe, she treats him with extreme caution. But a killer is still hunting her, and there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to heroes. Despite her wariness, Gabriel is also the one person who believes Lucy—after all, he was there. He’s determined to help clear her reputation, no matter what it takes. And as the new Guild Boss, his word is law, even in the lawlessness of Illusion Town.
Amanda: I’m really hoping I can just jump in here without having to play catch up.
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The Last Daughter of York
Author: Nicola Cornick
Released: November 16, 2021 by Graydon House
Genre: Historical: European, Literary Fiction, Time Travel, RomanceIn the winter of 1483, Francis Lovell is Richard III’s Lord Chamberlain and confidante, but the threat of Henry Tudor’s rebels has the king entrusting to Francis and his wife, Anne, his most crucial mission: protecting the young Richard of York, his brother’s surviving son and a threat to Henry’s claims to the throne.
Two years later, Richard III is dead, and Anne hides the young prince of York while Francis is hunted by agents of the new king, Henry VII. Running out of options to keep her husband and the boy safe, Anne uses the power of an ancient family relic to send them away, knowing that in doing so she will never see Francis again.
In present day, Serena Warren has been haunted by her past ever since her twin sister, Caitlin, disappeared. But when Caitlin’s bones are discovered interred in a church vault that hasn’t been opened since the eighteenth century, the police are baffled. Piecing together local folklore that speaks of a magical relic with her own hazy memories of the day Caitlin vanished, Serena begins to uncover an impossible secret that her grandfather has kept hidden, one that connects her to Anne, Francis and the young Duke of York.
Inspired by an enduring fifteenth-century mystery, Nicola Cornick interprets the events into a dazzling novel set in England on the brink of Tudor rule. Full of palace intrigue and political maneuvering, The Last Daughter of York will enthrall fans of Philippa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley and Kate Morton.
Sarah: A dual-timeline mystery between current day and Tudor era, centered around the Princes in the Tower. I love Cornick’s writing and am very excited to read this.
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Rare Danger
Author: Beverly Jenkins
Released: November 16, 2021 by Montlake
Genre: Romantic Suspense, RomanceA librarian’s quiet life becomes a page-turner of adventure, romance, and murder in a thrilling novella by USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins.
For Jasmine Ware, curating books for an exclusive clientele is her passion. Until an old friend, a dealer of rare books, goes missing and his partner is murdered. Linked to an artifact smuggled out of the ancient library at Timbuktu, the mystery draws Jasmine deeper into a plot that could cost her her life.
Air force veteran and private security ace Torr Noble is accustomed to adrenaline-pumping stakes. He never expected a private librarian would be so intriguing, but Jasmine is full of surprises. As the connection between them burns hot, a powerful old enemy raises his head. Torr and Jasmine must work together to find the missing dealer.
Will the search be the start of a happily ever after or a disastrous THE END?
Elyse: A romantic suspense from Beverly Jenkins with a rare books angle? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY RIGHT NOW
Ellen: Saw this on Elyse’s list and smashed that preorder button IMMEDIATELY. Romantic suspense with LIBRARIES???
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Tidesong
Author: Wendy Xu
Released: November 16, 2021 by Quill Tree Books
Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Science Fiction/FantasySophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy—the best magic school in the realm—even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams, Sophie is sent to relatives she’s never met.
Cousin Sage and Great-Aunt Lan seem more interested in giving Sophie chores than in teaching her magic. Frustrated, Sophie attempts magic on her own, but the spell goes wrong, and she accidentally entangles her magic with the magic of a young water dragon named Lir.
Lir is trapped on land and can’t remember where he came from. Even so, he’s everything Sophie isn’t—beloved by Sophie’s family and skilled at magic. With his help, Sophie might just ace her entrance exams, but that means standing in the way of Lir’s attempts to regain his memories. Sophie knows what she’s doing is wrong, but without Lir’s help, can she prove herself?
Aarya: Xu illustrated Mooncakes, and I am so psyched to have more magical comics from them!
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You Sexy Thing
Author: Cat Rambo
Released: November 16, 2021 by Tor Books
Genre: Science Fiction/FantasyJust when they thought they were out…
TwiceFar station is at the edge of the known universe, and that’s just how Niko Larson, former Admiral in the Grand Military of the Hive Mind, likes it.
Retired and finally free of the continual war of conquest, Niko and the remnants of her former unit are content to spend the rest of their days working at the restaurant they built together, The Last Chance.
But, some wars can’t ever be escaped, and unlike the Hive Mind, some enemies aren’t content to let old soldiers go. Niko and her crew are forced onto a sentient ship convinced that it is being stolen and must survive the machinations of a sadistic pirate king if they even hope to keep the dream of The Last Chance alive.
Ellen: I will pretty much read any space opera not written by a cis man but I am extra-intrigued by the Great British Baking shout-out.
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The Dinner Lady Detectives
Author: Hannah Hendy
Released: November 18, 2021 by Canelo
Genre: Mystery/ThrillerMurder is a dish best served ice cold…
Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at Summerview secondary school.
Their calm life is shattered when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school’s walk-in freezer. The police are adamant that it’s an open-and-shut case of accidental death. Margery and Clementine are convinced there’s something far more nefarious going on, and they take it upon themselves to investigate.
As they inch closer to the truth, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep the pair quiet. Will the perpetrator get their just-desserts before their time runs out?
Sarah: A debut mystery about two lunch ladies solving murder? Ok!
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A Swift and Savage Tide
Author: Chloe Neill
Released: November 30, 2021 by Berkley
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Series: Captain Kit Brightling #2Chloe Neill’s bold, seafaring heroine Captain Kit Brightling sets sail for high seas and high sorcery in this swashbuckling fantasy series.
Captain Kit Brightling is Aligned to the magic of the sea, which makes her an invaluable asset to the Saxon Isles and its monarch, Queen Charlotte. The Isles and its allies will need every advantage they can get: Gerard Rousseau, the former Gallic emperor and scourge of the Continent, has escaped his island prison to renew his quest for control of the Continent.
Gerard has no qualms about using dangerous magic to support his ambitions, so Kit and the crew of her ship, the Diana, are the natural choice to find him—and help stop him. Sparks fly when Kit’s path unexpectedly crosses with that of the dashing and handsome Rian Grant, Viscount Queenscliffe, who’s working undercover on the Continent in his own efforts to stop Gerard. But he’s not the only person Kit is surprised to see. An old enemy has arisen, and the power he’ll wield on Gerard’s behalf is beautiful and terrible. Sparks will fly and sails will flutter as Kit and crew are cast onto the seas of adventure to fight for queen and country.
Ellen: LOVED the first book in this series. Very fun magical swashbuckling adventure with a healthy dose of romance.
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Fated Blades
Author: Ilona Andrews
Released: November 23, 2021 by Montlake
Genre: Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Series: Kinsmen #3An uneasy alliance between warring families gets heated in this otherworldly novella from bestselling author Ilona Andrews.
At first glance, the planet Rada seems like a lush paradise. But the ruling families, all boasting genetically enhanced abilities, are in constant competition for power―and none more so than the Adlers and the Baenas. For generations, the powerful families have pushed and pulled each other in a dance for dominance.
Until a catastrophic betrayal from within changes everything.
Now, deadly, disciplined, and solitary leaders Ramona Adler and Matias Baena must put aside their enmity and work together in secret to prevent sinister forces from exploiting universe-altering technology. Expecting to suffer through their uneasy alliance, Ramona and Matias instead discover that they understand each other as no one in their families can―and that their combined skills may eclipse the risks of their forbidden alliance.
As the two warriors risk their lives to save their families, they must decide whether to resist or embrace the passion simmering between them. For now, the dance between their families continues―but just one misstep could spell the end of them both.
Ellen: I really enjoyed the first short stories and novellas in the Kinsman series so I’m quite excited for more!
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Your Place Next Year
Author: Mina Esguerra
Released: November 26, 2021 by Bright Girl Books
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella, RomanceAlia Monterojo may be the country director of one of the largest consulting firms in Manila, but she absolutely doesn’t want to be at this important breakfast meeting right now. In another time she would have been in La Union, spending her only free week a year at the beach, with a certain someone who doesn’t even know her full name. She’s missed the trip for several years now, for good reason, but she still wishes things were different, that she was with him instead.
This year, she gets her chance, when he shows up at the breakfast meeting as an invited guest—because he’s the CEO of the small company they might acquire.
Novelette (14.5K words). Content notes: As of 2021, this is set in a somewhat near (and safer) future, and the covid lockdown/various quarantines in the Philippines happened as is, are mentioned, and have an effect on the plot and characters.
Aarya: This is a novelette (~15K, shorter than a novella) and sounds adorable.
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And They Lived Happily Ever After
Author: Therese Beharrie
Released: November 30, 2021 by Zebra Books
Genre: Paranormal, RomanceFrom acclaimed South African author Therese Beharrie, this #OwnVoices rom-com about a romance novelist with a touch of magic is loaded with heart, heat, and smart, sexy banter, while also addressing timely, weighty issues around the foster care system, mental health, and the power of creativity.
In this sparkling new novel, acclaimed author Therese Beharrie delivers a delightfully magical romantic comedy about a woman literally living her dreams—and conjuring a real-life hero . . .
One unexpected kiss . . .
Successful romance author Gaia Anders has a secret: anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. After a lonely childhood in foster care, her dream life is the only one she trusts. Gaia’s waking life just can’t compare—until she gets caught in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, real-life kiss . . .One near-perfect guy . . .
Workaholic businessman Jacob Scott has had a crush on his brother’s best friend, Gaia, since forever—but he never expected to literally share her dreams. Living out their magical nighttime fantasies is explosive, but it’s their waking desire turning his single-minded ways upside down. It’s making him want a future he didn’t think was possible . . .One dream that could come true . . .
But Gaia has secrets from her past she won’t reveal. And Jacob’s attempts to keep the peace in his own fractured family puts him up against her deepest fears. Soon, they’re facing hard truths about who they are and what they’re running from. And the only way to break this curse is realizing true love’s real-life power . . .Aarya: I have a mixed opinions on romance novel meta plot lines, but I’ve really enjoyed Beharrie’s books in the past.
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Rake I’d Like to F…
Author: Sierra Simone
Released: November 30, 2021
Genre: Historical: European, RomanceHe’s a legend in the raking . . .
The Last Crimes of Peregrine Hind – Sierra Simone
Peregrine Hind, known to all as the bloodiest highwayman ever to bedevil the road, seeks only one thing—revenge against the Dartham family. And so when a robbery sends the second Dartham son and notorious rakehell Alexander Dartham tumbling to Peregrine’s feet, it seems like fate has given Peregrine his vengeance at last. Except then Alexander offers him a desperate bargain: to kidnap him instead, so Peregrine can harvest a generous ransom from Alexander’s family first. Peregrine agrees, but he’s in no way prepared for a captive like Alexander, who insists only on the softest beds and the finest wines…and who enjoys being tied up a little too much…
Two Rakes for Mrs. Sparkwell – Eva Leigh
The last thing Mrs. Vivian Sparkwell wants is to tie her life to another stifling husband. But thanks to the surprise terms of her last marriage contract, if she refuses any reasonable offer to wed again, she loses her widow’s portion. What she needs is a thorough and public ruining to make her would-be suitors cry off. Who better to provide the necessary scandal than notorious rake Rushton Cantley? Yet when Rush proposes that his friend, gaming hell bruiser Jack Morgan, join in on the ruination, Vivian can’t decide if she’s shocked—or aroused. How far is too far when infamy is on the line?
A Rake, His Patron, & Their Muse – Nicola Davidson
London playwright and notorious rake Lennox Townsend is renowned for bold melodrama and bolder pleasures. When he loses interest in both, his shy yet devoted patron Lord Jonathan Grant escorts him to a country boarding house managed by repressed widow, Mrs. Viola Prescott. The trio soon surrender to sizzling—and forbidden—passion, made sweeter as each share their deepest secrets and find acceptance of their true self. Yet cold reality is ever ready to intrude, and they know happiness is fleeting. Or is it?
Monsieur X – Adriana Herrera
Joseph Cantor Marshall never imagined reaching the pinnacle of artistic success would be so… uninspiring. Desperate for a spark of excitement he attends the notorious masked soirée at the most exclusive sex club in Paris. The moment he walks in he’s entranced by the mysterious X, the embodiment of the painter’s darkest fantasies. But X is as slippery as he is tempting, and soon Marshall’s days and nights are consumed by growing desire for his elusive lover. Will falling for X prove to be Marshall’s undoing or his greatest masterpiece?
Sold to the Duke – Joanna Shupe
Though she once lived a life of privilege, Lady Eliza is now destitute and desperate to care for her ill sister. She decides to sell the one thing of value she has left: her virginity. At the auction, a shocked Duke of Blackwood recognizes Eliza and refuses to allow her to fall into the clutches of a depraved bidder. But his role of noble rescuer is upended when the proud beauty insists on giving him his money’s worth…
Aarya: For fans of erotic historical romance!
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Shine a Light
Author: Rebecca Crowley
Released: November 30, 2021 by Tule Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: Orchard Hill #1When Ellie Bloom’s life literally goes up in flames after an apartment fire, she slinks back to her sister’s house in the St. Louis suburb she’s avoided since her mom died. Ellie quickly caves to her nephews’ pleas to direct the temple Hanukkah play—her mom’s pride and joy—and by the time she’s lighting the first candle in her menorah, she doubts she’ll ever escape her hometown. And then she spots the cute fireman who rescued her lighting his own menorah in the window next door.
Firefighter Jonah Spellman may have dropped out of seminary, but he still has deep roots in his Jewish faith. Hoping to mend fences with his Rabbi father who can’t forgive his career change, Jonah agrees to direct the Hanukkah play, never expecting to clash with his beautiful, fire-starting new next-door neighbor.
By day they spar—Ellie’s desperate to live up to her mom’s legacy while Jonah’s driven to impress his dad. But by night they return to their secret candle-lighting ritual. Will their love burn as brightly as the Hanukkah flames?
Aarya: I read Crowley’s tennis romance ages ago and really liked it. This Hanukkah romance looks super cute!
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The only book I have left on my November tbr is Sybil Bartel’s romantic-suspense, VICTOR (scheduled for November 24), about a man who falls for the woman he has under surveillance. But I’m really curious about Cate C. Wells. I haven’t read anything by her, but THE TYRANT ALPHA’S REJECTED MATE (with its subplot involving illegal farmer’s markets), mentioned in the earlier November Releases post, was released last Friday and looks intriguing. Then I was listening to the Fated Mates Best Books of 2021 podcast over the weekend and one of the women named Wells’s RUN POSY RUN as a favorite book of 2021, so I’ve now placed both books on my never-ending tbr.
@DiscoDollyDeb it’s so nice to feel like there are always new books to devour! if I ever get to the point where I don’t have a bunch of books on my to-read list, you can shove me out to sea on an ice floe. (;
Last Daughter of York was a solid B+ for me; Shine a Light, Rakes, And They Lived Happily Ever After, Your Place Next Year, The Dinner Lady Detectives, Guild Boss, Rare Danger, and Tide Song are on my TBR pile.
Artistic License by Lucy Parker/Elle Pierson is coming out in audio this week. (Finally!! I’ve been hoping and checking for it for ages.)
I preordered the Kinsmen book when it was first announced.
Go Tell the Bees that I am Gone by Diana Gabaldon. New Outlander!!
You’ll be the Death of Me by Karen McManus: I like her YA mysteries, especially One of Us is Lying.
A Counterfeit Suiter by Darcie Wilde: Next Rosalind Thorne. The last book had lots of changes, so I’m interested to see how those play out.
Lily Morton has a new mm romance out November 20th titled THE CUCKOO’S CALL. I enjoy pretty much everything Morton writes so I’ll be picking this up when it comes out.
Dearest Malachi Keogh by NR Walker dropped yesterday – it’s basially a holiday epilogue to Dearest Milton James. Just a short bit of fluff but cute.
@DiscoDollyDeb — I really like both Cate C. wells books you mentioned – esp. Run Posy Run (which I think you will enjoy, too) and the Tyrant Alpha’s Rejected Mate was exactly what I was in the mood for, so I preordered it and have already finished it. I am not an MC gang fan, which is the rest of her books seem to be.
Knowing the books you usually recommend, I am surprised you haven’t read RPR already – in fact, I thought i herd about it from one of your posts. 🙂
I just saw that Bob Meyer has written a follow up to Agnes and the Hitman that comes out November 16th – Shane and the Hitwoman.
From the description: “A follow up to Agnes and the Hitman featuring Shane. The core of this book is about commitment. Which is the foundation of romance. Think Grosse Pointe Blanke or RED.”
Agnes and the Hitman is a favorite of mine. I’m very curious about revisiting those characters again.
@DiscoDollyDeb–
I just finished the Tyrant Alpha’s Rejected Mate, and enjoyed it, though I don’t know that I’d hunt down other books by the author. It is very, very focused on the main couple and the pack members, so the farmer’s market component is more something talked about than experienced. Also Una is way more intriguing than the rather typical Alpha. The whole shifter thing always seems to leave me with unanswered question, but Wells really digs into her version of pack structure which I liked a lot.
Melissa Brayden’s new f/f romance, “Marry Me”, is out today. Also, Melissa posted on her blog a few days ago that she’d had a “widow maker” heart attack in September; the odds of surviving one is only 12%.
Even if I didn’t already love her books, I would buy copies just to give her some extra financial support, since the US’s garbage for-profit healthcare system is an excellent generator of financial stress.
Read Melissa’s blog post about it here.
Paula Brackston – City of Time and Magic, from her Little Shop of Found Things series. I love her pacing.
Jayne Castle – Guild Boss! I thought these were over, but yeah they’re not! So much fun with this series.
FATED BLADES!!!
Darcie Little Badger – A Snake Falls to Earth. She’s just one of those to keep your eye on. Elatsoe was her first publication.
James SA Corey – Leviathan Falls. Final Book in the series!!
@MaryK I had no idea. Elle Pierson = Lucy Parker? I loved Artistic License and once in a while I check to see if there’s anything new by Elle Pierson. Lol. I had no idea. Thanks for the heads up on the audio release. Such a sweet story.
Keira Andrews will have a new m/m holiday romance out on December 2nd – ONLY ONE BED. Says it all really *g*. I expect cute holiday fluff.
@Heidi: Thanks for the heads up on the new Darcie Little Badger! Really enjoyed Elatsoe.
Almost missed – A WINTER’S EARL by Annabelle Greene came out recently – it’s a m/m Regency again, sounds like some angst and drama. Haven’t started reading yet though.
I’m looking forward to Huda Fahmy’s autobiographical graphic novel, “Huda F Are You?”. She is the creator of Instagram webcomic @yesimhotinthis and it’s the follow up to her two previous books, “Yes I’m Hot In This” (about the trials and tribulations of being a hijabi Muslim woman of color in the West) and “That Can Be Arranged” (about her marriage to her husband – which did not involve dating). She’s incredibly funny. It’s out this next Tuesday.
Sorry to nitpick, but the princes in the tower were the sons of Edward IV of England, not of Richard III…
I pre-ordered Shine A Light and it was super sweet! I really wanted to get into the Hannukah spirit and had been let down by a… less authentic (but well-intentioned) other Hannukah themed romance. This hit all the sweet spots, and I’m excited to see the author’s upcoming Passover romance in the same series (a much harder holiday to make sexy/romantic, I think, lol.)