The Baroness’ Choices of New Books Publishing This Week
2025, Week 9’s New Books
My choices for this week include Cozy Culinary Mysteries, Romantic Fantasy, Sweet Romances, Historical Mysteries, Contemporary Romance, Sweet Royal Romances, Mystery, Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure, International Mystery, Crime Thriller, Cowboy Romance, Cozy Animal Mystery, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult Romantic Fantasy, Cozy Paranormal Mystery, Thriller, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
February is almost over, and then we are into March! Are you ready? I love March as it’s my birth month.
We have a long list of books for you to choose from this week. Both Jen and I have books from this list on our TBR lists.
Here are my choices for New Books Publishing Week 9 of 2025!
A Circle of Uncommon Witches by Paige Crutcher
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
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A witch generationally cursed to never find true love sets out to break the spell cast on her family, and must team up with the last person who wants to help her – the witch who set the curse in the first place.
Doreen MacKinnon is doomed to die of a broken heart – if she can’t break the centuries old curse placed on her family.
Three hundred years ago, Ambrose MacDonald, a powerful male witch, fell in love with a MacKinnon. And when the MacKinnon witches forbade him from seeing his love, by secretly hiding her away, he retaliated by cursing the family and its future generations to never find love. But it wasn’t without a cost. Now, Ambrose is imprisoned by those same witches, trapped in a tempest and doomed to outlive everyone he has ever loved.
But Doreen isn’t like the other MacKinnon witches. As the 13th generation of the MacKinnon line, Doreen is one of the most powerful witches in centuries… and one of the loneliest. So when she discovers where Ambrose has been trapped, she releases him to help her break the curse, once and for all. Ambrose agrees to help, but with his own motive: vengeance. He plans to use her as bait to enact his revenge on her family.
Together, they enter a series of trials, which take them to a castle in Scotland, off a cliff, and into a world beyond their wildest dreams. As they work together, sparks start to fly, but soon Doreen must choose how far she is willing to go to break the curse, and what she’s willing to sacrifice.
Paige Crutcher’s A Circle of Uncommon Witches is a story of adventure, romance, and destiny, that asks: is true love worth the cost?
A Dad for the Twins by Viv Royce
Heroes of the Rockies #3
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Sweet Romance
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A rescue by the ranger…
Leads to an unexpected chanceRanger Ewan McAllister can’t help but intervene when he overhears single mom Gina Williams being told she’s out of work. After all, rescuing people is his job. So he offers her a position at the mountain visitor center near Heartmont, Colorado. Gina jumps at the opportunity…but she’s also afraid. Afraid of being so close to the mountain—a reminder of her husband’s fatal avalanche accident. And afraid she and her children are getting too close to the handsome ranger. Can Ewan convince her that some chances are worth the risk?
A Slash of Emerald by Patrice McDonough
Dr. Julia Lewis Mystery #2
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Historical Mystery
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A trailblazing female medical examiner in 1867 London and a skeptical Scotland Yard detective investigate a string of art world murders in this dark, atmospheric, historically rich mystery for readers of Andrea Penrose and Deanna Raynourn.
London, 1867: Among the genteel young ladies of London society, painting is a perfectly acceptable pastime—but a woman who dares to pursue art as a profession is another prospect, indeed. Dr. Julia Lewis, familiar with the disrespect afforded women in untraditional careers, is hardly surprised when Scotland Yard shows little interest in complaints made by her friend, Mary Allingham, about a break-in at her art studio. Mary is just one of many “lady painters” being targeted by vandals.
Painters’ sitters are vanishing, too—women viewed by some as dispensable outcasts. Inspector Richard Tennant, however, takes the attacks seriously, suspecting they’re linked to the poison-pen letters received by additional members of the Allingham family. For Julia, the issue is complicated by Tennant’s previous relationship with Mary’s sister-in-law, Louisa, and by her own surprising reaction to that entanglement.
But when someone close to them commits suicide and a young woman turns up dead, the case can no longer be so easily ignored by ‘respectable’ society. Layer after layer, Julia and Tennant scrape away the facts of the case like paint from a canvas. What emerges is a somber picture of vice, depravity, and deception stretching from London’s East End to the Far East—with a killer at its center, determined to get away with one last, grisly murder . . .
Book Boyfriend by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Devoted fangirl meets hesitant fanboy in this swoony contemporary love letter to readers who adore fantasy worlds, from the beloved authors of The Breakup Tour.
Jennifer Worth lives to escape into the world of her favorite romantasy series Elytheum Courts, where the romance is sweeping and the men are brave, chivalrous . . . and winged. Newly single and craving connection,she travels to an immersive fan experience celebrating all things Elytheum, only to see the last face she expected—Scott Daniels, her work nemesis, whose disinterest in Jennifer’s favorite series and standoffishness have made their publishing jobs feel like a feuding fae court.
Except the Scott she encounters at the Elytheum Experience, in his secondhand cosplay outfit, is . . . different. Swaggering, flirtatious, confident. Unlucky in romance himself and inspired by Jennifer’s love for the swoonworthy men of Elytheum, Scott is determined to remake himself into the perfect book boyfriend.
Jennifer has no interest in helping the man who vexes her every workday and dismisses her fictional fantasies, but as the immersive convention activities force them together, they’re surprised to discover magic like none Jennifer has ever read about. But is enemies-to-lovers romance only for books, or can Jennifer and Scott bring the trope to life?
Engineering Love by Tomi Tabb
Friends of the Unexpected Royals #2
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Sweet Royal Romance
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I’m Princess Alice, and I’m determined to forge my own path outside the palace walls as I prepare to start university.
But when your father is the King and every move you make is scrutinized by the public, nothing is ever simple—especially when it comes to finding a flat and convincing my parents to let me live on my own.
Just as I think I’m getting things under control, another challenge comes my way: my longtime security officer, Bruce, announces his retirement.
Enter Arthur—the grumpy, rule-following officer assigned to replace him.
No matter how hard I try to have him reassigned, it looks like I’m stuck with him until the end of the summer.
Can I handle having him around, or will I discover that sometimes the greatest engineering feats happen in matters of the heart?
Engineering Love combines the glamour of royalty with the realities of modern life. If you love feel-good stories and royal romances, this book is for you!
Falling for Her Ranger by Amie Denman
Meet Me at Niagara Falls #2
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Sweet Romance
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Matchmaker’s #1 rule:
Don’t fall for your client!Minerva Lark has her first official client as a matchmaker—stoic Niagara Falls park ranger Grant Hampton. A former military officer, Grant won’t do anything without the proper paperwork and rarely says more than ten words at a time. But he’s handsome, steadfast and kind…and he needs a date for his mother’s wedding. Eager to prove herself, Minnie vows to find Grant not just a date but lasting love. But when she finds herself in Grant’s strong arms, she wonders if his perfect match might be closer than she thought.
I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower
Emily Dickinson Mystery #3
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Historical Mystery
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When a blaze takes both a neighbor’s home and his life, Emily Dickinson and her maid Willa have a burning desire to crack the case in this new historical mystery from Agatha Award–winning author Amanda Flower.
Amherst, 1857. The Dickinson family braves one of the worst winters in New England’s history. Trains are snowbound and boats are frozen in the harbor. Emily Dickinson and her maid, Willa Noble, have never witnessed anything like it. As Amherst families attempt to keep their homes warm, fears of fire abound.
These worries prove not to be unfounded as a blaze breaks out just down the street from the Dickinson in Kelley Square, the Irish community in Amherst, and a young couple is killed, leaving behind their young child. Their deaths appear to be a tragic accident, but Emily finds herself harboring suspicions there may be more to the fire than meets the eye. Emily and Willa must withstand the frigid temperatures and discover a killer lurking among the deadly frost.
Killing Me Souffle by Ellie Alexander
Bakeshop Mysteries #20
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
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Another delicious installment in the Bakeshop Series set in Ashland, OR!
Amidst the rocky beaches of the Oregon coast, Torte’s beloved Sterling and Stephanie have been hired to take over the aging restaurant at the cliffside Whaleshead Resort. They’re nervous about striking out on their own, but excited by the opportunity to put their own spin a new menu. From fresh fish caught the very same day to vegan options and handcrafted pastries, they’re buzzing with ideas. What’s even better is that Jules and the team from Torte have come out for opening weekend to cheer them on.
Despite some opening night jitters, the dinner is off with a bang. Guests and long-term residents of Whaleshead Resort are eager to taste the young couple’s creations. As the tickets begin to line up and guests pile in the front door, Jules and Carlos offer to roll up their sleeves and help in any way they can.
Stephanie is taking on every chef’s nightmare―a fluffy chocolate soufflé―and Sterling is fast at work prepping shrimp linguini and pan-seared halibut when they suddenly hear screaming. Erik Morton, the manager of Whaleshead and their new boss, has taken a fatal fall down the steep and dangerous cliffside trail leading to the beach. Jules and her young protégés quickly realize this was no accident. Now, the team will have to juggle the investigation while keeping the restaurant―and Steph and Sterling’s new jobs―from crashing like the waves along the cliffs.
March of Crimes by Jess Lourey
Murder by Month Mystery #11
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Mystery
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Everybody’s got to have a hobby. But some pastimes hide murder in a delightfully crafty rom-com mystery by Amazon Charts bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Jess Lourey.
A charitable senior finds her calling making creepily authentic life-size dolls. Call it recreation. But when Mira finds a dead body encased under that painted porcelain, it’s more like murder.
It gets even stranger when Mira’s investigation lands her just where the Battle Lake police chief wants her: in jail. Luckily, Team Mira is on the case. They’re a fierce, if unlikely, force to be reckoned with: one flashy lady mayor and Mira’s scrappy nonagenarian best friend.
They plan to bust Mira out and clear her name. Bad news, though: a bizarrely motivated killer is still on the loose and can’t wait to see Mira all dolled up―to death.
Revised edition: This edition of March of Crimes includes editorial revisions.
Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death by Misa Sugiura
Momo Arashima #3
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Middle Grade Adventure Fantasy
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In the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family—and the world—from the vengeful goddess of the underworld.
Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human—torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin and Niko by her side, she’s finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izanami, the treacherous goddess of death, threatens the life of someone Momo loves and forces her into a terrible bargain.
Izanami is after the Jewel of the Heart, an artifact that will help her finally escape the land of the dead…and she wants Momo to get it for her. Along with her friends, Momo must face fire demons, fanged mermaids, and spiders as big as horses. But even if they succeed, what will Momo do? Sacrifice the person most precious to her, or hand over the Jewel and unleash Izanami on the world?
Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O’Connor
Irish Village Mystery #11
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: International Mystery
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Everything’s coming up roses for garda Siobhán and the rest of O’Sullivan family in quaint Kilbane, County Cork, Ireland—until a murder investigation blooms out of a deadly gardening competition.
While Siobhán studies for her Detective Sargeant exams, her brother, Eoin, prepares for the grand opening of his new restaurant, The O’Sullivan Six, and concocts a plan to enter Kilbane’s Top Garden Contest to boost business. But trouble brews when Eoin hires a mercurial landscape designer known for her killer designs. His new partner’s unflattering reputation and questionable practices nearly eclipse her talents—and plunge the prestigious competition into chaos.
A lush and intricate winning garden emerges from the controversy, with a spectacular golden statue in the center of the display. But in a devastating twist, the work of art leads to the shocking discovery of a bold and brutal work of murder.
Everyone in town has an opinion about who committed the crime and planted the evidence, from easily bribed sponsors to green-with-envy gardeners. And with another golden statue found in Eoin’s garden display, rumors about his involvement intensify. As local gossip buzzes and a list of suspects grows, it’s up to quick-witted Siobhán and her husband, Macdara, to suss out the guilty culprit’s identity . . . before the competition buries another victim.
Not Who We Expected by Lisa Black
Locard Institute Thriller #4
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Crime Thriller
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Dynamic forensic analysts Ellie Carr and Rachael Davies return in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Black’s latest riveting Locard Institute thriller, as they solve a deadly mystery unfolding in the shadow of a celebrated rock star.
The two crime experts are enlisted by legendary rock star Billy Diamond to find his missing daughter. A level-headed student at Yale, Devon left six months earlier with her boyfriend, Carlos, for a career development retreat in Nevada. Her calls and notes became less frequent until they stopped. Billy wanted to give his daughter space—but after learning Carlos’ body was found a few miles upstream from the ranch, he needs answers.
Rachael and Ellie hatch a plan—as Ellie goes undercover, Rachael will work with Billy to find out about Devon. But Rachael has a second agenda, to find out why Billy seems so familiar with her late sister Isis, whose little boy Rachael is raising. The music idol is hiding something, but what?
The southwest ranch is full of surprises. Devon is not only alive but thriving, and no one mentions Carlos. The attendees follow their leader, Galen, with slavish devotion, and their daily mind-body exercises stretch from brain-numbing to downright treacherous. If Galen is behind some nefarious scheme, how does it relate to the rock star and his daughter?
To answer those questions, Rachael will also have to ask: Who was her sister Isis, really? The answers will draw Ellie and Rachael deeper into danger. In Billy’s world and in Galen’s, the living, the missing, and the dead all have secrets.
Royal Reluctance by Holly Kerr
Love in Laandia #4
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Sweet Royal Romance
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A secret wedding doesn’t mean a happily ever after.
Eight years ago, Prince Bo of Laandia married Hettie Crow in a secret wedding ceremony.
Two weeks later, she left the country.
Bo, the third son of the King of Laandia, has never felt comfortable being part of the royal family. He’s close to his brothers but keeps his distance living across the country, working as a lumberjack and helping animals. Hettie is still in his thoughts, but no longer in his life, and he’s happy that no one knows that they were once married.
That they’re still married.
But then Hettie suddenly shows up.
And she’s not alone.
Royal Reluctance is the fourth in the Love in Laandia series, a secret marriage, secret baby, second chance closed door royal romcom full of first love and friendships and a precocious little girl wrapping a king around her finger.
Rustler Mountain by Maisey Yates
Rustler Mountain #1
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Cowboy Romance
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Tourists may flock to Rustler Mountain, Oregon for its Wild West reenactments, but for locals, the feuds between the outlaws and the lawmen are still very much alive in this new series from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates – ideal for fans of Lyla Sage, Elsie Silver, Jennifer Ryan and Robyn Carr.
Every year, thousands of people come through Rustler for the rodeo, historic home tours, old-fashioned candy making demonstrations, sharpshooter shows—and to see the site of the 1800s shootout in which notorious outlaw Austin Wilder was killed by Sheriff Lee Talbot. Now Millie Talbot, the sheriff’s descendant, wants to bring back the town’s Gold Rush Days. But she needs the current Austin Wilder’s support to make her dream a reality. . .
The Wilders are rumored to be as true to their last name as their ancestors. Nonetheless, Austin is agreeable to helping Millie. But he wants something in return. Austin is working to clear his family name by writing the true history of his outlaw ancestors and Millie might just hold the key.
When Millie wrangles Austin into helping plan Gold Rush Days, he figures it’s a chance to get to the truth of the past. . . . But when sparks start to fly between this bad boy and good girl, will either of them come out of it unscathed?
The Cowboy’s Dream Family by Jennifer Brown
Haw Springs Romance #1
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Sweet Romance
A second chance…
For a first love?Decker McBride is pouring everything he can into his therapeutic equine program—and with funds running low, he’s in big trouble. I need a miracle. He never expected his rescue would come from his long-ago love Morgan West…and her autistic five-year-old son. Although their past is still tarnished by heartbreak and hurt, Morgan and Decker now have an opportunity to help each other—if they can let their past go. But some connections never fade with time…and sometimes a cowboy’s gotta be willing to fall all over again.
The Next Deadly Chapter by V.M. Burns
Mystery Bookshop #10
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
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“Pure enjoyment” (The New York Times) for cozy mystery lovers is in store when a killer strikes at the surprise bridal shower Nana Jo and the lively ladies of Shady Acres Retirement Village have organized for Michigan bookshop owner, mystery writer, and amateur sleuth Samantha Washington.
Fans of Gigi Pandian, Ellery Adams, Jenn McKinlay, and other biblio-themed cozies will say “I do!” to this latest Mystery Bookshop novel from Agatha Award-finalist V.M. Burns!
All Sam wanted was to make a good impression on her fiancé Frank’s mother, the very proper Dr. Camilia Patterson. But when Nana Jo and the lively ladies of Shady Acres Retirement Village throw a surprise bridal shower for Sam at the Four Feathers Casino—watch out! Things spin out of control faster than a roulette wheel. Fortunately, Sam knows when to fold ’em and slips back to her room to work on her latest historical mystery set between the wars, in which a houseguest meets a grim end at an English country manor.
The morning after brings another rude surprise. Sam gets a frantic call from Camilia, who’s discovered a dead body in her room. Now winning over her soon-to-be mother-in-law means keeping the good doctor out of a potential scandal and attempting to discreetly solve a murder without ruffling any feathers. For that she’ll need the help of Nano Jo—not exactly the soul of discretion—Detective “Stinky” Pitt, and the ladies—because the casino killer keeps upping the ante. . .
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with this stunning dark academic fantasy full of deadly magic and dangerous secrets, perfect for fans of Divine Rivals and A Study in Drowning.
This stunning first edition of The Otherwhere Post will feature beautiful metallic foil endpapers!
Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost everything: her world, her father, even her name. Desperate to escape the stain of her father’s crimes, she lives under a fake name, never staying in one place long enough to put down roots.
Then she receives a mysterious letter with four impossible words: Your father was innocent.
To uncover the truth, she poses as an apprentice for the Otherwhere Post, where she’ll be trained in the art of scriptomancy—the dangerous magic that allows couriers to enchant letters and deliver them to other worlds. But looking into her father’s past draws more attention than she’d planned.
Her secretive, infuriatingly handsome mentor knows she’s lying about her identity, and time is running out to convince him to trust her. Worse, she begins to receive threatening letters, warning her to drop her investigation—or else. For Maeve to unravel the mystery of what happened seven years ago, she may have to forfeit her life.
The Unexpected Family Man by Alexis Morgan
Heroes of Dunbar Mountain #4
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Sweet Romance
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A substitute family…
Or a second chance at forever?Between running his family’s bar, volunteer firefighting and becoming guardian of his late best friend’s son, Shay Barnaby barely has time to sleep. Thank goodness for Carli Walsh, the administrator at Luca’s school. Carli finds herself helping the grieving little boy adjust to his new world—and marveling at how quickly the three of them feel like a family. But after a previous marriage built on lies, Carli needs the real thing. Can Shay prove he’s not just looking for a substitute mother to Luca but a love that lasts a lifetime?
Two Weddings and a Murder by Alyssa Maxwell
Lady and Lady’s Maid Mystery #9
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Historical Mystery
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As Lady Phoebe and her betrothed say their vows of holy matrimony, a killer has vowed unholy vengeance on the town’s chief inspector . . .
June 1922: The blessed day has finally arrived. Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright are to be wed, and lady’s maid Eva Huntford could not be more delighted for her lady’s happiness. But she is disturbed by one notable absence from the ceremony—her beau, Police Constable Miles Brannock. When Miles finally does appear, breathlessly running into the reception at Foxwood Hall, he brings grim news: he’s found Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins murdered, shot in his home in his favorite parlor chair with his own gun.
A policeman naturally makes enemies, especially those of questionable character. In charge of finding his former boss’s killer, Miles reviews the details of the crime scene. The murder weapon has been wiped clean and left on the table next to the remnants of the chief inspector’s breakfast: sausage pasty and coffee reeking of a bit of whiskey. No sign of forced entry. A seemingly peaceful scene—other than the bullet hole in the victim.
Before Miles can make much progress in his investigation, a Scotland Yard detective arrives in Little Barlow to take over the case—and promptly focuses his suspicions on the constable himself, who he reasons had motive and opportunity. Coming to their maid’s defense, Phoebe and Owen postpone their honeymoon to join Eva in clearing her beau’s good name and unmasking the identity of the true killer . . .
Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Genre: Young Adult Romantic Fantasy
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Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.
Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location. But Papa is dying, and Elia has been forced to painfully tether him to life so she can siphon his magic to provide for her siblings. The god of death, angry to be denied his due, punishes her by claiming her youngest brother as a servant.
Desperate to save her brother, Elia accepts a potentially deadly commission from Trys, a kindhearted prince with his nose stuck in a book. Trys wants Elia to help him find a legendary scroll. In exchange, he’ll give her his hand in marriage, securing her and her siblings’ futures and allowing her to release Papa to the afterlife.
Despite the danger of their quest, Elia and Trys find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. But when Trys finally reads the scroll, it transforms him into a monster beyond comprehension. Elia will have to wield her power in ways she never thought possible, braving a world of endless darkness and the nightmares dwelling within it to bring home the prince she’s growing to love.
Matcha Murder by Kirsten Weiss
Tea and Tarot Mysteries #9
Publication Date: February 28, 2025
Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Murder’s brewing…
Abigail will have to read between the leaves before she’s the next ingredient in a deadly draught.
A storm’s raging over the California coast. Abigail’s boyfriend has gone AWOL. And her most annoying acquaintance is the prime suspect in a business coach’s murder.
Abigail and her quirky Tarot-reading partner, Hyperion, will have to sift through a whirlwind of lies to crack this twisty crime. But the power’s flickering, and emotions are boiling. Can they decipher the murderer’s bitter blend before it’s too late, or will this be their final cup?
Join this detecting duo in unraveling the mystery of Matcha Murder.
Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in this hilarious cozy mystery! Scone recipes in the back of the book!
Mr. Whisper by Andrew Mayne
Specialists #1
Publication Date: March 1, 2025
Genre: Thriller
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Four brilliant investigators combine forces to outwit an insidious master of online mind control in a gripping thriller by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Final Equinox.
Investigator Sloan McPherson finds a frightened vagrant suffering from amnesia living in a Florida swamp―then learns he disappeared from Oregon when he was a teenager. To find out how he ended up three thousand miles from home thirty years later, Sloan enlists the help of two brilliant colleagues.
FBI agent Jessica Blackwood and scientist Theo Cray have already made an alarming connection. A female classmate of the Everglades drifter disappeared at the same time, and their high school journals reveal ties to an enigmatic figure they both called Mr. Whisper. Under his influence they did as they were told. The case is also attracting the attention of corporate security expert Brad Trasker, whose trail is leading to the dark heart of a master manipulator.
Jessica, Theo, Sloan, and Brad must now bring their unique skills to the table to take down a diabolical adversary. Unless Mr. Whisper’s decades-long control of the vulnerable is too powerful and far-reaching to stop.
Play the Part by Lilah Morris
Blame It on Fame #2
Publication Date: March 1, 2025
Genre: Sweet Romance
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Can love ever really be scripted?
Aspen Jordan’s career is at a crossroads after the hit teen drama series she’s spent the past seven years starring in has ended. Luckily, Aspen lands the lead role in a prestigious romance film. Unluckily, her co-star is Grey Aldridge. He’s a two-time Sexiest Man Alive winner, eight years her senior, and ridiculously easy on the eyes. But his extreme cockiness and devil-may-care attitude rub Aspen the wrong way.
From day one, Aspen and Grey can’t stand each other—and it’s only a matter of time before one of their tense, fiery arguments makes headlines. The studio steps in with a plan: fake a romance, convince the public they’re in love, and save the film from disaster.
What starts as a begrudging PR stunt slowly transforms into something neither of them expects. As Aspen starts to see the man behind the tabloid persona, and Grey discovers the vulnerability behind Aspen’s polished exterior, their fake relationship begins to feel unnervingly real.
The line between acting and true emotion begins to blur, and soon, not even Aspen and Grey can tell where their performance ends and their true feelings begin. But with everything at stake, is what they have just another scene in the script—or the start of something far more authentic?
The Awakening by Jodi Dee
Energy Wars #1
Publication Date: March 1, 2025
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
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Myles is an average thirteen-year-old boy until one day, Sally Munson shows up with purple pants on that look like a Halloween costume. As classmates tease and make fun of her, Myles starts to see these negative words as fireballs of energy being thrown at Sally. He finds himself in the middle of a war zone invisible to everyone but him!
In a suspenseful, supernatural tale of self-discovery and friendship with constant, unexpected twists and turns, Myles tries to understand his newfound superpower. He not only learns about the energy exchange between humans but the energy of all things.
Myles and his friends discover the new ZS phone is stealing people’s energy. Follow Myles as he navigates this new reality and works to stop the theft of this energy with the help of his friends.
Well, that’s it for the New Books Releasing Week 9 of 2025
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