Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Your weekly selection of new books in the genres you love, at prices you’ll love.
Fallen
Fallen
Rory Surtain
Release Date: May 11, 2026
As a curse threatens to consume everything from Louisiana to London, an unlikely pair joins forces: Leerie, one of just eight Witnesses in the world, and Ciro, a warrior searching for a way to get back home… Supernatural suspense for fans of Ilona Andrews!
Supernatural Suspense
$2.99  
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The Clockwork Spy
The Clockwork Spy
Meena Daye
Release Date: May 11, 2026
When CIA agent Helena Deane is tasked with rooting out a suspected mole, she wades into a tangled web of murder and betrayal. This “intriguing, tangled espionage drama” (Kirkus Reviews) is a complex, character-driven genre-bender that’s impossible to put down.

BookBub readers say: “I enjoyed how the puzzle took shape, bit by bit.”
Literary Fiction
$0.99  
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Consequences of Normal
Consequences of Normal
Elle Baade
Release Date: April 28, 2026
When her child comes out as trans, Jane just wants Charles to be happy — but her husband is in denial, and the family feels increasing pressure to conform. Then a crisis rocks their community and changes everything… A touching, heartrending contemporary novel.

BookBub readers say: “An emotional, smart, beautifully researched story.”
Women's Fiction
$3.99  
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Smoky Blue Sunrise
Smoky Blue Sunrise
Lucille Guarino
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Jolie-Mae Buckley can’t seem to heal after one disastrous mistake cost her sister’s life. When she accepts a role as a live-in nanny on Elizabeth’s Mountain, she’s hopeful for a fresh start — but her new employers are certain there’s more to her tragic story…

BookBub readers say: “This is a five-star read!”
Women's Fiction
$1.99  
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Queen of Shadows
Queen of Shadows
Anna Belfrage
Release Date: May 21, 2026
An engrossing, twisting tale of court politics based on a true story: While 14th-century Castile is constantly rocked by turmoil — from both rebels and outside enemies — King Alfonso XI finds himself torn between duty and desire.

BookBub readers say: “Utterly absorbing. It is historical fiction at its finest, written by an author so deeply immersed in her world that not a single stone, or soul, is left unexamined.”
Historical Fiction
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Where the Sea Lavender Grows
Where the Sea Lavender Grows
Kitty Johnson
Release Date: May 1, 2026
When Elise travels to North Norfolk to restore the fading paintings and murals of Marsh House, the grieving artist finds herself drawn to carpenter Sam. And after discovering an old photograph, they begin to unravel the heartbreaking story behind the old owner’s past…

BookBub readers say: “A warm, atmospheric, engaging tale that beautifully underscores the enduring power of art and storytelling.⁣”
Historical Fiction
$4.99  
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The River Runs Silent
The River Runs Silent
Kathryn Beck
Release Date: May 7, 2026
Former cop Devanie Hutchins has built a career as a private investigator from the wreckage of her former life — and she’s done her best to forget the past. But when the man she once loved, now a powerful Texas congressman, comes to her with a job, she can’t resist. Jackson Everett will do whatever it takes to find his sister’s killer, but reconnecting with Dev brings a host of complications… including the crosshairs of a killer.

BookBub readers say: “Highly recommended!”
Romantic Suspense
$3.99  
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His Savage Vow
His Savage Vow
Lane Hart and D.B. West
Release Date: May 16, 2026
Constance Monroe demands answers for her father’s death at the hands of Mafia boss Maximo Luciani. Then she realizes Maximo is thirsty for the same revenge — and a sizzling connection flares to life between them… Book one in a red-hot romance duology.

BookBub readers say: “This story has everything I look for in a darker Mafia romance: danger, vengeance, suspense, family loyalty, betrayal, heartbreak, and the kind of steamy, intense connection that keeps you completely invested.”
Contemporary Romance
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Denial
Denial
A.M. Wilson
Release Date: May 21, 2026
After an obsessed podcaster starts unraveling her family secrets, Alice seeks sanctuary in a small town. When single dad Sutton hires her as a nanny, he’s determined to keep her safe — and make her his.

BookBub readers say: “Absolutely impossible to put down.”
Contemporary Romance
$4.99  
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The Pact
The Pact
Ava Sutton
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Back in college, Presley and Wyatt made a pact that they’d get married at 30 if they didn’t find true love. Now that he’s an NFL star and she’s the team doctor, their plan should be off-limits — but when tragedy strikes, only a fake relationship can make things right…

BookBub readers say: “I am just simply in love with everything she has written so far and I can’t wait for more to come!”
Contemporary Romance
$4.99  
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The Ugly Stick
The Ugly Stick
Cori Lane
Release Date: May 26, 2026
Ten years after leaving her forgettable, awkward self back in high school, Liv has grown into a new woman — but she’s still nervous when hockey player Caleb, a bully from her past, returns to town. Only it doesn’t take long for her to realize he’s changed, too…

BookBub readers say: “This book is absolutely phenomenal.”
Contemporary Romance
$4.99  
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Embers of Grace
Embers of Grace
V. Lawrence
Release Date: May 25, 2026
Just as Lydia Harper begins to feel safe from her ex-husband, flames engulf her farmhouse and destroy her fresh start. Paramedic Ethan Cole is happy to provide shelter for Lydia and her children — but as their attraction flares to life, the danger escalates…

BookBub readers say: “I highly recommend it.”
Contemporary Romance
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False Witness
False Witness
Stephen Penner
Release Date: May 24, 2026
What’s supposed to be a slam-dunk case for attorney Daniel Raine takes a turn when his friend is accused of murder. Now, Raine must expose a far-reaching conspiracy as the body count continues to rise in this gripping legal thriller.

BookBub readers say: “This one moves like a runaway train with zero brakes.”
Thrillers
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Critics’ Requiem
Critics’ Requiem
Michaela Riley
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Struggling author Arthur Penwright has finally achieved his literary dreams. But fame isn’t everything he imagined — and as long-buried secrets pull him deeper into his dark past, the lines begin to blur… A page-turning crime novel with a shocking twist.

BookBub readers say: “This book swallowed me whole.”
Crime Fiction
$3.99  
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