It’s Tuesday Wednesday (oops!) and that means new books are hitting the shelves!
Fantasy reigns supreme this week, but there are som additional fun titles like a cocktail recipe book and the continuation of a historical mystery series.
What new releases are on your TBR pile? Let us know in the comments!
(Thank you to everyone who reached out to us! – SW)
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A Coupe of Thorns and Rosé
Author: Pop Press
Released: November 12, 2024 by Clarkson Potter
Genre: Cookbook60 sweet and spicy classic cocktails inspired by your favorite romantasy stories, for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Heather Fawcett
With toe-curling tipples and scrumptious spritzes, A Coupe of Thorns and Rosé is the perfect companion to add some serious spice to your next reading session. The single-serving recipes easily scale up to serve a crowd, with enticing ties to your favorite romantasy books. Whether you fancy an Vampiro to enjoy with a bloodthirsty lover, a Crescent City Cosmopolitan to fight your demons, or an Empyrean Espresso Martini to bond over, this book has a drink for every romantasy fan. For lovers of stabby heroines, elven warriors, and twisted fairies with enormous wing spans alike, A Coupe of Thorns and Roséwill have an intoxicating cocktail to escape to your favorite realm:
– What to Serve Your Shadow King: Old-Fashioned Alpha Male; Mai Tai-Rant
– A Toast to Bitter Rivals: The Aperol Six; The Gauntlet Gimlet
– Fruits of the Fae: Crescent City Cosmopolitan; Pine After Colada
– Scrumptious Spritzes: Shape-Shifter Spritz; A Marvelous Light Lemonade
– Toe-Curling Tipples: Hair of the Wolf; One Hell of a Sour
– Serious Spice & Slow Burners: Juleps on Mine; Dragon MargariderSet the mood with a drink inspired by your current obsession or branch out and find an intriguing recipe to inspire your next read. Whether you’re into fairies, vampires, demons, or dragons, this collection of delicious drinks is sure to satisfy.
This just sounds silly, fun, and delicious!
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All’s Fair in Love and Treachery
Author: Celeste Connally
Released: November 12, 2024 by Minotaur Books
Genre: Historical: European, Mystery/Thriller
Series: Lady Petra Inquiries #2Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in this dazzling next installment in a captivating Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin.
21 June, 1815. London may be cheering the news of Napoleon’s surrender at Waterloo, but Lady Petra Forsyth has little to celebrate after discovering that the death of her viscount fiancé three years earlier was no accident. Instead, it was murder, and the man responsible is her handsome, half-Scottish secret paramour Duncan Shawcross—yet the scoundrel has disappeared, leaving only a confusing riddle about long-forgotten memories in his wake.
So what’s a lady to do when she can’t hunt down her traitorous lover? She concentrates on a royal assignment instead. Queen Charlotte has tasked Petra with attending an event at the Asylum for Female Orphans and making inquiries surrounding the death of the orphanage’s matron. What’s more, there may be a link between the matron’s death and a group of radicals with ties to the aristocracy, as evidenced by an intercepted letter.
Then, Petra overhears a nefarious conversation with two other men about a plot to topple the monarchy, set to take place during three days of celebrations currently gripping London.
As the clock counts down and London’s streets teem with revelers, Petra’s nerves are fraying as her past and present collide. Yet while all’s fair in love and war, she can never surrender, especially when more orphaned girls may be in trouble. And to save their lives, the monarchy itself, and even her own heart, Lady Petra must face her fears with the strength of an army of soldiers and fight with the heart of a queen.
Sarah: Book 2 in Regency-set mystery with very clever heroine.
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The Courting of Bristol Keats
Author: Mary Pearson
Released: November 12, 2024 by Flatiron Books
Genre: Fantasy/Fairy Tale Romance, Romance
Series: The Courting of Bristol Keats #1From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full of dangerous fae, dark secrets, and addictive romance– the first book in a duology.
After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt” she’s never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet—and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm—the one he is from.
Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods and fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she doesn’t know is that he’s the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father—dead or alive.
Amanda: There’s some portal fantasy elements and I’m such a sucker for those.
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The Lotus Empire
Author: Tasha Suri
Released: November 12, 2024 by Orbit
Genre: Fantasy/Fairy Tale Romance, LGBTQIA, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Series: The Burning Kingdoms #3The Lotus Empire brings Tasha Suri’s acclaimed Burning Kingdoms trilogy to a heart–stopping close. As an ancient magic returns to Ahiranya and threatens its very foundations, Empress Malini and priestess Priya will stop at nothing to save their kingdoms—even if it means they must destroy each other.
Malini has claimed her rightful throne as the empress of Parijatdvipa, just as the nameless gods prophesied. Now, in order to gain the support of the priesthood who remain loyal to the fallen emperor, she must consider a terrible Claim her throne and burn in order to seal her legacy—or find another willing to take her place on the pyre.
Priya has survived the deathless waters and now their magic runs in her veins. But a mysterious yaksa with flowering eyes and a mouth of thorns lies beneath the waters. The yaksa promises protection for Ahiranya. But in exchange, she needs a sacrifice. And she’s chosen Priya as the one to offer it.
Two women once entwined by fate now stand against each other. But when an ancient enemy rises to threaten their world, Priya and Malini will find themselves fighting together once more – to prevent their kingdoms, and their futures, from burning to ash.
The final book in the Burning Kingdoms series!
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Love in Bloom
Author: Lucy Eden
Released: November 12, 2024 by Forever
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceShana: I love me a hot farmer romance.
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Servant of Earth
Author: Sarah Hawley
Released: November 12, 2024 by Ace
Genre: Fantasy/Fairy Tale Romance, Romance
Series: The Shards of Magic #1In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything.
Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say “half feral”—but she’ll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae court.
Trapped as a servant in the faeries’ underground kingdom of Mistei, Kenna must help her new mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn’t, the punishment is death—for both mistress and servant.
With no ally but a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and grueling physical tests. But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in a secret rebellion against the inventively sadistic faerie king. When her feelings for the rebellion’s leader turn passionate, Kenna must decide if she’s willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness.
Surviving the trials and overthrowing a tyrant king will take cunning, courage, and an iron will… but even that may not be enough.
Amanda: I didn’t enjoy Hawley’s paranormal romances as they felt a bit too lopsided and twee, but I’m curious to see what she does with a fantasy romance setting and I’m hoping these feel a bit more darker in tone.
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Wake Up, Nat & Darcy
Author: Kate Cochrane
Released: November 12, 2024 by Carina Adores
Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQIA, RomanceEx-lovers. Ex-rivals. New cohosts. Oh, puck.
Cut from the US women’s hockey team right before her third chance at gold, Natalie Carpenter is scrambling for a plan that’ll help her avoid moving back home. The answer: a guest-hosting gig on Wake Up, USA’s winter games coverage. Her cohost: Darcy LaCroix, Nat’s ex-girlfriend, one-time college teammate turned adversary.
Since leaving Team Canada, Darcy has worked hard to make a name in broadcasting. If her big break requires sharing screen time with the former cocky freshman who turned her world upside down, so be it. At this point, there’s nothing between them except history.
But audiences disagree. #PuckingHotties is trending hard, and Nat and Darcy agree to lean into it—for ratings, obviously. It’s not like Nat can forget the way Darcy broke her heart or their bitter team rivalry.
Between working, traveling together and that irresistible spark, it’s getting hard to separate what’s real and what’s for the camera. Because somewhere underneath everything that went wrong is the sneaking suspicion that nothing will ever feel quite this right again.
Shana: The only good hockey romances are queer ones. Sorry, I don’t make the rules.
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I have two books on my tbr this week: Garrett Leigh’s CHRISTMAS ON STARDUST LANE (releasing today), a hurt/comfort m/m; and Willow Dixon’s IT’S COMPLICATED, a friends-to-roommates-to-lovers m/m (releasing tomorrow). I’ll be reading good this weekend!
Vanishing Treasures is on my tbr!
There holiday themed romances from Tessa Bailey (MERRY EVER AFTER), Ali Hazelwood (CRUEL WINTER WITH YOU) and Sarina Bowen (HOLIDATING) for anyone wanting to stock up on seasonal reading.
I myself am picking up THE NATURALIST SOCIETY from Carrie Vaughn. It has a burn down the world vibe that I’m really feeling right now.
There are three holiday themed romances: HOLIDATING Sarina Bowen, MERRY EVER AFTER Tessa Bailey and CRUEL WINTER WITH YOU Ali Hazelwood for those looking to stock up on seasonal reading.
Did anyone else notice the “American Gothic” farmhouse in the cover of the farmer romance? I love it! Also love that they appear to be farming weed LOL.
@DonnaMaire – how did I miss this new Ali Hazelwood! Thank you!!!
THE SNUGGLE IS REAL by DJ Jamison kicks off the second season of the multiauthor Christmas Falls series. Looking forward to more m/m small town holiday shenanigans 🙂
All on my TBR!