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A short and sweet release week for us at SBTB HQ! We have a holiday romance making an appearance, horror, and a fae romance.
Which releases are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!
A Fae in Finance
Author: Juliet Brooks
Released: October 21, 2025 by Orbit
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fantasy/Fairy Tale Romance, LGBTQIA, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Series: How to Do Business in Fairie #1She’s working for a fae in finance, business plan, 6’ 5”, big wings…
In this hilarious contemporary fantasy, an exasperated low-level investment banker is trapped in a magical realm by a faerie prince, where she must survive in a strange new world with only her wits—and a solid Wi-Fi connection.
When investment banker Miri is purposely trapped in Faerie by her client, the Princeling of the Faerie realm, she does what any normal 20-something would cries, makes jokes in denial, and worries loudly about her cat, Doctor Kitten. Instead of rescuing her, her boss simply confirms she has solid internet access, leaving Miri stranded in a strange land with only a warning that the quality of her work should not decrease because of a change of address.
But Miri grew up reading fantasy, and she knows there are always ways to work around magic—she just needs to find them. In order to make her daring escape, Miri must navigate Faerie political drama, lies by omission, faerie seduction tactics, deteriorating mental health, and a mother who never hangs up the phone.
Amanda: “I’m looking for a fae in finance…6’5″, blue eyes.” This just seems so silly and fun.
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Author: Alexandria Bellefleur
Released: October 21, 2025 by Berkley
Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQIA, Paranormal, Romance“A fantasy-tinged sapphic romance with perfect banter.”—People
A down-on-her-luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex-girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows, from nationally bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.
Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell.
In less than 24 hours, her life has unraveled, leaving her single and with nowhere to live. Adding insult to injury, she’s trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous woman claiming to be a demon.
Daphne is not at all what Samantha expected from someone claiming to be an evil supernatural entity. She’s pretty, witty, dressed in pink, and smells nice. And she’s here to offer Samantha a deal she can’t refuse. Six wishes in exchange for one tiny trade—Samantha’s soul. There’s a glaring loophole in their contract, one Samantha fully intends to exploit so she doesn’t fork over her soul. After all, she only needs one wish to win her ex back.
Hell-bent to gather the last of the one thousand souls she needs so that she can be free of her own devilish deal, Daphne grants each of Samantha’s wishes . . . with a twist, so that Samantha is forced to make another.
As Samantha’s wishes dwindle and Daphne offers her glimpses into the life she thought she wanted, the unlikely pair grows close. Perhaps the girl of Samantha’s dreams is actually the stuff of nightmares, but Samantha and Daphne will have to outsmart the Devil himself if they want a chance at happily ever after.
A new f/f romance from Bellefleur with a paranormal twist.
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Author: Olivie Blake
Released: October 21, 2025 by Tor Books
Genre: Horror, Mystery/ThrillerFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six , Girl Dinner is a darkly-fun novel about power, lust, and eating your fill, as wealthy moms and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend . . .
Good girls deserve a treat.Every member of The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus, and all its alumni, are beautiful, high-achieving, and universally respected.
After a freshman year she would rather forget, sophomore Nina Kaur knows being one of the chosen few accepted into The House is the first step in her path to the brightest possible future. Once she’s taken into their fold, the House will surely ease her fears of failure and protect her from those who see a young woman on her own as easy prey.
Meanwhile, adjunct professor Dr. Sloane Hartley is struggling to return to work after accepting a demotion to support her partner’s new position at the cutthroat University. After 18 months at home with her newborn daughter, Sloane’s clothes don’t fit right, her girl-dad husband isn’t as present as he thinks he is, and even the few hours a day she’s apart from her child fill her psyche with paralyzing ennui. When invited to be The House’s academic liaison, Sloane enviously drinks in the way the alumnae seem to have it all, achieving a level of collective perfection that Sloane so desperately craves.
As Nina and Sloane each get drawn deeper into the arcane rituals of the sisterhood, they learn that living well comes with bloody costs. And when they are finally invited to the table, they will have to decide just how much they can stomach in the name of solidarity and power.
Amanda: A+ title!
Elyse: I really enjoyed Olivie Blake’s other work and I’m intrigued by this turn toward horror.
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Author: B.K. Borison
Released: October 21, 2025 by Avon
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
Series: Ghosted #1The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B.K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance—this time with a magical twist—that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past.
He’s the Ghost of Christmas Past. She’s not exactly Scrooge.
Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other—get in, get out, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he’s faced with Harriet York, the sweetest assignment he’s ever had, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future.
Harriet York has no idea why she’s being haunted. She’s a good person—or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what’s expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together— and realize there might be more to moving on than expected.
With the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching, will they find the key to their futures in each other’s pasts? Or will they stay firmly in the present, indulging in their unexpected, spirited connection?
Filled with magic, mayhem, and cozy holiday charm, this swoony romance is B.K. Borison’s best yet!
B.K. Borison is starting a new paranormal series! I’m curious if the rest of the books in the series will be holiday-focused.
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I’m most excited about Tasha Suri’s The Isle in the Silver Sea ! Fingers crossed the library’s copies come in soon.
I’m intrigued by the Alexander Bellafleur but that will definitely be a library hold for me later because the other one of hers I tried was way too steamy for me.
My new SciFi Romance Stolen Stars releases tomorrow. It’s available on Amazon, BN, Google Play, Apple Books and Kobo (and Kobo Plus!) books2read.com/StolenStars
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Welcome aboard. Join the crew of the Fortuna as they travel the galaxy seeking adventure, treasure, and the most elusive prize of all…love.
After a nomadic childhood spent on the wrong side of the law, starship mechanic Lacy Dupree was putting down roots on the asteroid station she called home. Until the night her apartment is broken into and she’s forced on the run. With no place to hide, she reverts to her upbringing and steals a ship, not realizing its handsome captain is still aboard.
Fresh out of the military, Dax Cooper is building a new life and it all starts with a new ship, the Fortuna. But those plans are upended when Lacy “borrows” his ship. He’s not about to believe the pretty thief’s tale about a missing sister and long-lost treasure. Is he?
Reluctantly working together, Lacy and Dax must navigate skeptical crew members, dangerous cargo, and a decades-old secret. What they discover could be the end of the Fortuna—or the start of an exciting new adventure together.
Anyone heard anything about SLAYERS OF OLD from Jim Hines? This one.came up on a recommended list, probably because of how often I search for books with protagonists my age.
In non-romance related releases I have THE LAND OF SWEET FOREVER, non-fiction essays and unpublished short stories by Harper Lee. Yes, her publishers tried to ruin Atticus Finch for us, but I’m willing to give it a chance.
I’m a big fan of Kate Meader from way back, so I will check out her new release, Rebel Bride. I’m on the hold list at my libraries for the new B.K. Borison book-but it may be next summer before I get it!
Dear Author published a positive review today of Slayers of Old that has bumped it a few places up my tbr list!
But A Fae in Finance is still at the top – neat concept, hoping the execution works for me.
@DonnaMaire: I’m curious, but the description made me laugh: “calm, peaceful, and tourist-filled” to describe Salem. The last descriptor undermines the two before it. And, as someone who lives there, I’m a little salty that my commute has doubled because of tourist season. Mid-September to about Veteran’s Day is a headache.
Patricia Briggs’ Blind date with a werewolf is out today. Am interested to delve a little more deeply into the adventures of Asil while waiting for the next book in the main series to come out.
Brooks talks about A Fae in Finance at Scalzi’s Whatever: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/21/the-big-idea-juliet-brooks/