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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Some Bali to Love
Author: Carla de Guzman
Released: October 15, 2022
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceAva Bonifacio’s plan was simple-attend her friends’ engagement party, look good, toast the happy couple and get out. What she hadn’t planned on was kissing Scott Sabio in front of the entire party to ward off the jerk her friend was trying to set her up with. Scott, who she hasn’t seen or spoken to in nine years. Scott, who used to know absolutely everything about Ava.
The kiss makes it a little hard to execute the ‘get out’ part of her plan. Especially when her bride-to-be friend announces her brilliant idea-a five day, all expenses paid trip for their little barkada to Bali to shoot content for her vlog-and Ava’s pride and pettiness refuses to back down on the fake boyfriend ruse she already started.
Scott’s more than happy to spend time with an old friend. He hadn’t exactly expected that she would speak to him, let alone fake date him after he ghosted her nine years ago. But as the unBalievable sun starts to rise and set in Ava’s eyes, Scott dares to hope in a future for them, one beyond the beach shores.
Aarya: Super cute blurb! I visited Bali when I was a little kid, so it’ll be fun to revisit via a contemporary romance.
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A Cosmic Kind of Love
Author: Samantha Young
Released: October 18, 2022 by Berkley
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceSpace is the last thing an event planner and an astronaut need in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.
When event planner Hallie Goodman receives party-inspiration material from the bride of her latest wedding project, the last thing she expects to find in the files are digital videos from Darcy’s ex-boyfriend. Hallie knows it’s wrong to keep watching these personal videos, but this guy is cute, funny, and an astronaut on the International Space Station to boot. She’s only human. And it’s not long until she starts sending e-mails and video diaries to his discontinued NASA address. Since they’re bouncing back, there’s no way anyone will ever be able to see them…right?
Christopher Ortiz is readjusting to life on earth and being constantly in the shadow of his deceased older brother. When a friend from NASA’s IT department forwards him the e-mails and video messages Hallie has sent, he can’t help but notice how much her sense of humor and pink hair make his heart race.
Separated by screens, Hallie and Chris are falling in love with each other, one transmission at a time. But can they make their star-crossed romance work when they each learn the other’s baggage?
Amanda: I’m super curious about the epistolary element.
Elyse: Seconding Amanda. I love an epistolary romance.
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Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove
Author: Rati Mehrotra
Released: October 18, 2022 by Wednesday Books
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young AdultTo learn what she can become, she must first discover who she is.
Katyani’s role in the kingdom of Chandela has always been clear: becoming an advisor and protector of the crown prince, Ayan, when he ascends to the throne. Bound to the Queen of Chandela through a forbidden soul bond that saved her when she was a child, Katyani has grown up in the royal family and become the best guardswoman the Garuda has ever seen. But when a series of assassination attempts threatens the royals, Katyani is shipped off to the gurukul of the famous Acharya Mahavir as an escort to Ayan and his cousin, Bhairav, to protect them as they hone the skills needed to be the next leaders of the kingdom. Nothing could annoy Katyani more than being stuck in a monastic school in the middle of a forest, except her run-ins with Daksh, the Acharya’s son, who can’t stop going on about the rules and whose gaze makes her feel like he can see into her soul.
But when Katyani and the princes are hurriedly summoned back to Chandela before their training is complete, tragedy strikes and Katyani is torn from the only life she has ever known. Alone and betrayed in a land infested by monsters, Katyani must find answers from her past to save all she loves and forge her own destiny. Bonds can be broken, but debts must be repaid.
Aarya: Initial reviews and buzz look promising.
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Partners in Crime
Author: Alisha Rai
Released: October 4, 2022 by Avon
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceIndian Matchmaking meets Date Night in this fun, romantic adventure by Alisha Rai — “One of the very brightest romance writers working right now.” (Entertainment Weekly)
Mira Patel’s got a solid accounting career, good friends, and a whole lot of distance between her and her dysfunctional family. All that’s missing is a stable romantic relationship. Armed with a spreadsheet and professional help, she sets out to find her partner in only legal activities, but much to her matchmaker’s dismay, no one is quite right.
Including Naveen Desai, the very first match she unceremoniously rejected.
Lately Naveen’s been too focused on keeping his sick grandfather’s law firm afloat to think about love, and he’s stunned when Mira walks back into his life to settle her aunt’s affairs. He’s determined to keep things professional…though it’s impossible not to be intrigued by all of the secrets piling up around Mira.
If getting back together with an ex is a bad idea, getting kidnapped with one is even worse.
Suddenly, Naveen and Mira find themselves in a mad dash through Las Vegas to escape jewel thieves, evade crime bosses, and follow the clues to untangle the mess her family left behind. As her past comes back to haunt her, Mira despairs of ever finding someone who might understand her…but maybe, over the course of one wild night, she’ll find that he’s right by her side.
Amanda: This was added to my list the second I peeped the cover.
Elyse: A heist romance!
Sarah: I cannot wait to read this.
Shana’s pick!
Susan: The summary is the perfect example of “that escalated quickly” and I’m so in.
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Archangel’s Resurrection
Author: Nalini Singh
Released: October 25, 2022 by Berkley
Genre: Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Series: Guild Hunter #15New York Times Bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into the dangerous, haunting world of archangels…and a love that is legend.
For thousands of years, the passion between Alexander, Archangel of Persia, and Zanaya, Queen of the Nile, burned furious and bright, seemingly without end. But to be an archangel is to be bound to power violent and demanding. Driven by its primal energy, Alexander and Zanaya fought as fiercely as they loved. Locked in an endless cycle of devotion and heartbreak, it is only Zanaya’s decision to Sleep that ends their love story.
Eons later, it is the Cascade of Death that wakens them both. The passion between them a flame that yet burns, Alexander and Zanaya stand together in one last battle against the ultimate darkness. But even a warrior archangel cannot win every war. Alexander’s scream shatters the world as Zanaya falls, broken and silent…only to rise again in a miracle that may be a devastating curse. For is it truly the Queen of the Nile who has been resurrected?
Only one thing is clear: this is the last beat of their passionate, angry dance. The final song for Alexander and his Zani…
Aarya: One day I will catch up with this series in time for publication day. One day.
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The Atlas Paradox
Author: Olivie Blake
Released: October 25, 2022 by Tor Books
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Series: The Atlas #2The Atlas Paradox is the long-awaited sequel to Olivie Blake’s New York Times bestselling dark academic sensation The Atlas Six—guaranteed to have even more yearning, backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos.
Six magicians were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime.
Five are now members of the Society.
Two paths lay before them.All must pick a side.
Alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and The Society of Alexandrians will be revealed for what it is: a secret society with raw, world-changing power, headed by a man whose plans to change life as we know it are already under way.
“The Atlas Six introduced six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library, and then sets them against one another in a series of stunning betrayals and reversals. As much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic…half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight.”—New York Times bestselling author Holly Black
The follow-up to the The Atlas Six, which was big in the indie space and then got a trade release.
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The Boxing Baroness
Author: Minerva Spencer
Released: October 25, 2022 by Kensington Books
Genre: Historical: European, Romance
Series: Wicked Women of Whitechapel #1Inspired by the real-life Boxing Baroness, acclaimed author Minerva Spencer sparkles with this brilliantly imagined story of her romance with an infuriating duke in the first of a witty, Regency-set, feminist series exploring the role of women in a rigidly patriarchal society. A new generation of readers and Bridgerton fans will delight in the rapier sharp wit, sexual fireworks, and thought-provoking entertainment of The Boxing Baroness.
Magnetic and educated, Marianne Simpson has the manner of a lady and the looks of a lover, not a fighter. Neither of which explains her occupation as a boxer in her uncle’s circus, Farnham’s Fantastical Female Fayre. Nonetheless, when St. John Powell, the exquisitely handsome Duke of Staunton, begins turning up at her shows, she finds herself dangerously distracted by the powerful peer’s mysterious presence. With her safety at stake, Marianne’s days in the ring are numbered. But how long can she fight her attraction to the man the ton calls Lord Flawless?
St. John Powell doesn’t just want Marianne Simpson, he needs her … to rescue his brother, who is being held for ransom by a treasonous English baron—the man all of Britain knows as the Rake of Rakes.
No matter how little Marianne wants to see her duplicitous ex-lover, the man responsible for the humiliating nickname the Boxing Baroness, St. John must convince her. Even if it means climbing into the ring with the beautiful boxer and taking everything she’s got . . .
Amanda: I mention this one on a recent podcast episode with Sarah. A boxing heroine? Heck yeah!
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Eight Nights of Flirting
Author: Hannah Reynolds
Released: October 25, 2022 by Razorbill
Genre: Romance, Young AdultA sixteen-year-old girl is on a mission to find the perfect boyfriend this Hanukkah, but love might not go according to plan, in this charming winter romcom from the author of The Summer of Lost Letters.
Shira Barbanel has a plan: this Hanukkah, she’s going to get a boyfriend. And she has the perfect candidate in mind—her great-uncle’s assistant, Isaac. He’s reliable, brilliant, and of course, super hot. The only problem? Shira’s an absolute disaster when it comes to flirting.
Enter Tyler Nelson, Shira’s nemesis-slash-former-crush. As much as she hates to admit it, Tyler is the most charming and popular guy she knows. Which means he’s the perfect person to teach her how to win Isaac over.
When Shira and Tyler get snowed in together at Golden Doors, they strike a deal—flirting lessons for Shira in exchange for career connections for Tyler. But as Shira starts to see the sweet, funny boy beneath Tyler’s playboy exterior, she realizes she actually likes hanging out with him. And that wasn’t part of the plan.
Amidst a whirl of snowy adventures, hot chocolate, and candlelight, Shira must learn to trust her heart to discover if the romance she planned is really the one that will make her happiest.
Aarya: I liked this book A LOT. Hannah Reynolds is the YA pseudonym of contemporary romance author Allison Parr, one of my faves.
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The Stand-Up Groomsman
Author: Jackie Lau
Released: October 25, 2022 by Berkley
Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQIA, Romance
Series: Donut Fall in Love #2A bridesmaid and groomsman put their differences aside to get their friends down the aisle in this opposites-attract steamy romantic comedy.
They say to never meet your heroes, but when Vivian Liao’s roommate gets engaged to her favorite actor’s costar, she has no choice but to come face-to-face with Melvin Lee again. He’s just as funny and handsome as he is on-screen…but thinks she is a snob and a sellout. It’s none of his business how she chooses to live her life, no matter how charismatic he is.
Mel is used to charming audiences as an actor and stand-up comedian but can’t connect to Vivian. She’s a smart, talented artist–which is why he thinks she’s wasting her life as a corporate finance drone. The only thing uniting them is their goal for the wedding to go off without a hitch.
As they collaborate on wedding cake and karaoke parties, Mel realizes he might have seriously misjudged this bridesmaid, while Vivian discovers the best man might just be as dazzling off-screen as he is on. With the wedding underway, maybe more than one happily ever after is in the future.
Aarya: Love a romance centered around a wedding.
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Strike the Zither
Author: Joan He
Released: October 25, 2022 by Roaring Brook Press
Genre: Historical: Other, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Series: Kingdom of Three #1An epic YA fantasy about found family, rivals, and identity, from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, inspired by Three Kingdoms, one of the Four Classics of Chinese Literature.
The year is 414 of the Xin Dynasty, and chaos abounds. A puppet empress is on the throne. The realm has fractured into three factions and three warlordesses hoping to claim the continent for themselves.
But Zephyr knows it’s no contest.
Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the best strategist of the land and serving under Xin Ren, a warlordess whose loyalty to the empress is double-edged—while Ren’s honor draws Zephyr to her cause, it also jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed. When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp to keep Ren’s followers from being slaughtered, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, an opposing strategist who is finally her match. But there are more enemies than one—and not all of them are human.
Susan: Palace intrigues involving rival strategists? Absolutely here for it. And that gorgeous cover!
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I know this isn’t the right place to post this, but are you still working on the Cloudflare error? I haven’t been able to open the site on my iPhone for weeks, but I was still able to open it on my laptop. Now I can’t open the site on my laptop either, and the only place I can get SBTB to open is on my kindle. I’m sure this is even more concerning & frustrating for you than it is for me–and I’m sure I can’t be the only person having difficulty opening the site. Here’s hoping you can resolve the issue soon.
@DDD—Sarah replied me about this a couple weeks ago—I had to clear my last month’s history to get it to stop malfunctioning. Haven’t had any problems since I did that.
On the topic of the books listed: I am a little skeptical of the Minerva Spencer—I have read some of her books and they are very Old Skool (and not in a good way.) I had to nope out of one of her books for the entirely unexamined racism, imperialism, and sex worker depiction. Maybe this one is better?
@Fashinably Evil: thank you! That seems to have worked. Yay!
On October 25, Charon’s Gold (Livi Talbot Book 6) by Skyla Dawn Cameron, in which Livi goes to the underworld to retrieve a friend, AKA This Time It’s Personal. I can’t believe I’m six books into any series and still making grabby hands. The combination of tomb-raiding adventures and the tangled web of interpersonal relationships just makes me happy.
On October 18, Blood Banished (Charmslinger Book 6) by Liza Street. I’ve only read the first in this series (Blood Bounty, which is currently free), but I enjoyed it so much I’m optimistic I’ll catch up eventually. Bounty hunter in the Weird West with vampires, shifters, demons, fae, witches, etc.
Blitz by Daniel O’Malley! Next Checquey book.
@TripleD, my sister in tech issues! SBSarah told me that it was suggested that I delete my browsing history, and et viola, the Cloudflare issue disappeared. Now I do it once a week.
It looks like “Partners in Crime” will be out 10/18, not the 4th. Three whole days to wait… 🙁
I have been using an incognito/private browser window in order to access the site and that seems to work, knock wood.
Ashlyn Kane has a new m/m hockey series coming out this month, which is great because there’s a real shortage lol.
Also have a hold on a pre release called Picture Perfect, because I am always willing to give a fake relationship a chance. It doesn’t always work for me, especially when it’s juvenile which I worry about because of the cartoon cover, but I have better luck with it as a catnip then, say, librarians, or Vikings, which are irresistible despite being almost inevitably awful.
We’ll see what happens but I am not planning on reading the Rai right away, because it’s important to have things to look forward to, and I like having some things I am confident I will enjoy that are not exclusively rereads.
I’m super intrigued by The Boxing Baroness. A few years ago I read a fantastic historical fiction about 18th century female pugilists – The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman. It’s an interesting topic.
I am well on the record of not liking illustrated covers, but something about Some Bali to Love is really appealing to me. That said, I’m pretty sure I’ve read Carla de Guzman before and bounced off her style. I’ll have to try a sample first.
Jordan Castillo Price’s Bucket List, #12 in The ABCs of Spellcraft, came out on 10/10. I like this series a lot. She also writes the Psycop series, and I’m fascinated by how she can write two such different and yet excellent series. Psycop is serious and thrillery while Spellcraft is pure hijinks and I like them both. She also somehow got really good narrators for the audiobooks of each series. And her editing is very professional. Color me a fan. 🙂
The blurb on the Minerva Spencer book says it was inspired by a true story, so of course I had to Google the real Boxing Baroness. The inspiration must be very loose indeed, because the real one’s story did not end well, either for her or for the earl she married.
Not romance, but I’m looking forward to GREYWAREN, the final book in Maggie Stiefvater’s Dreamers trilogy, which releases October 18.
I really liked The Stand-Up Groomsmen; The rest are on my TBR!