40+ upcoming releases from Black, Indigenous, and authors of color — organized by vibe. From romantasy to dark romance to holiday reads, here's everything dropping this fall.
Fated to the Hollow King
Sep 1, 2026
A dark gothic romantasy filled with fated mates, murder mystery, deadly dance magic, and a morally gray king. Perfect for readers who love Phantom of the Opera vibes, the tension of Rebecca, and the obsession of Black Swan. The dancer bleeds so the dark one feeds. Gazelle dances to keep the city safe. As the lead Rift Dancer of the Sacred Palace, she has spent her life performing the ritual that keeps the demons sealed below, the same demons blamed for slaughtering her family. But the dance is stealing her soul and each performance leaves her weaker. Then a single misstep opens a passage in the catacombs. In the dark, Gazelle finds Airen: the Hollow King, beautiful as a nightmare and far too dangerous to trust. He rules a decaying kingdom beneath the Palace, surrounded by creatures her people call demons, although he calls them something else. He knows secrets about her bloodline and the ritual that is killing her. And he claims her dance was never saving anyone. When Gazelle returns to the surface, there’s been a murder among her people, and her absence makes her the prime suspect. Then more bodies appear, each one drawing suspicion closer. To clear her name, Gazelle must turn to the Hollow King. But he may be the only one telling her the truth, or the one spinning the most beautiful lie. Every bargain pulls her deeper into his world. Every touch makes him harder to resist. And every answer binds her closer to a king powerful enough to take what he wants. Because Airen is not just a danger to her city. He is a danger to her heart.
An Uncertain Magic
Oct 27, 2026
In An Uncertain Magic, the second book in AM Kvita’s award-winning Green Witch Cycle, Brooklyn's most chaotic coven has to take on ancient gods (yes, gods) to avoid a magical apocalypse and save the city—no big deal. “An impressively assured urban fantasy that packs a paranormal punch!” —Publishers Weekly on An Unlikely Coven (starred review) Joan Greenwood has been adjusting nicely to her life away from her powerful family of witches. She has an apartment full of friends, her dream job at an architecture firm, and a constant companion in the sentient magic that makes up New York City. For once, everything’s coming up Joan ... until her best friend gets possessed. There’s a god wearing his skin, a new cult springing up around him, magic is going haywire, and things go from bad to worse when Joan’s rival-turned-crush Astoria Wardwell arrives from California with the news that her best friend is also possessed. That’s one hell of a coincidence, but the two have to work together to save their best friends before these gods corrupt them—unless their pesky feelings for each other get in the way.
The Drakon King
Nov 10, 2026
Queer, Black, and sexy as hell, The Drakon King is a forbidden love story between princes in the court of a cruel king and an edge-of-your-seat tale of missing dragons, ruthless betrayals, and stolen hearts. Two princes, born to rival kingdoms. Heir to a kingdom built on lies, Prince Reverie has one goal: avoid the crown. So when Reverie sees an opportunity to escape a life of pain and cruelty, he takes it and runs. Heir to a kingdom banished into the sky, Prince Xandreth has one goal: find out why his people are going missing, abandoning his kingdom to find the truth, no matter the cost. A meeting that was never meant to be. On the run, pursued by both kingdoms and wild creatures, the princes meet. Xandreth can’t trust a party boy to help find the answers he seeks and Reverie has been taught to hate and fear Xandreth’s people since he was born, but the only way forward is for Reverie to break his vow to never return home. And for both of them to trust the other with their lives. A love that could change the world. But as truths come to light, a myth as old as the world comes to light, as well. A bird on fire and a world turning to ash. Reverie and Xandreth are suddenly at the heart of a crisis—and a love—neither can afford to ignore. Together they must claim the power they left behind and change their world. Or watch it burn. Perfect for fans of Crescent City, When the Moon Hatched, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Fourth Wing, and the world of Blade Runner. The hardcover edition includes a gorgeous two-page world map. Expect: - Black mlm romance - Dragons - Forced proximity - Rivals to lovers - Cinnamon roll mmc - Epic worldbuilding - Powerful witches - Mechs and magical tech
Til Quest Do Us Part
Dec 1, 2026
Two Former Teen Protagonists Who Saved the World now need to learn how to be adults—with adult feelings—in this witty, warm romantic fantasy. Princess Elysande Sybilla Aurelion of Estrachia, Voice of the Thousand-Eyed Goddess, impulsively made a vow to her knight, Faron, at eighteen years old, under the secrecy of night and the thousand watchful eyes of her patron deity.
Hunting Zaki
Oct 1, 2026
The Bouda do not kneel. Zaki made sure of that — crossing an ocean on bare feet and fury, tracking the scattered survivors of her massacred clan through territories that wanted her dead. She returns to Wintermoon with a handful of Bouda and the scars to prove what it cost her. She has a village waiting, a queen who needs her, and a duty that leaves no room for anything else. Then Tau arrives. The alpha of a displaced lion pride, migrating to Wintermoon with what remains of his people after a war he almost lost. He fought for his land until there was nothing left to fight for, and the shame of surrender sits in him like a second heartbeat. He did not come to Wintermoon to start over. He came because there was nowhere else to go. A sovereign warrior and a fallen alpha. Both carrying the weight of the people they saved and the ones they could not. When Zaki's ridge drops without her permission the first time his scent reaches her, she does what any Bouda warrior would do — she ignores it. When Tau's lion goes still in his chest the moment she walks past him, he does what no displaced alpha should do — he follows her. But Mother Fate does not care about pride, duty, or the walls two stubborn shifters have built around their grief. The mate bond is already burning, and Tau is not the kind of man who lets his prey walk away.
Love Spells and Other Non-Refundable Magic
Oct 15, 2026
When Merryweather Hawthorne drunkenly purchases a love spell from an online witch, she's not expecting much. Maybe a little luck. Maybe a little hope. Certainly not her nepobaby CEO suddenly asking her out. Convinced the spell has worked too well, Merryweather returns to The Third Fairy begging for her money back. But the shop has a strict no-refunds policy. Instead, the shop owner offers her something else: a series of rituals, challenges, and small acts of courage designed to help undo the spell. Desperate to set things right, Merryweather reluctantly agrees to follow them. Flora Ramos never intended for her silly online shop to become more than a side hustle, because she doesn't believe in soulmates, destiny, or happily-ever-afters delivered by magic. But when one earnest customer keeps showing up in her inbox, Flora finds herself looking forward to every message more than she should. As the weeks pass, the correspondence between them grows from spell instructions to something far more personal. And while Merryweather finds herself drawn to the woman behind The Third Fairy's messages, she can't stop thinking about the barista at her neighborhood coffee shop—the one with the guarded smile and uncanny ability to make her feel seen. As fall settles over the city and the line between coincidence and destiny begins to blur, both women begin to wonder if there might be a little magic in the world after all.
Solace in the Stars
Nov 10, 2026
Escape the world and fall in love. Willow Moore is engaged to the hottest bachelor on Earth. As she boards the Nalserexis, a spaceship headed for a Mars colony, she prepares to put on the wedding of the century. But with cameras filming her every move, it isn't long before the pressure of appearing perfect all the time gets to her. Hoping for some alone time, her wish is answered when she finds a secret room in a secluded part of the ship. That is until she hears a mysterious voice on the other side of the wall. Allen Parker is the new owner of Parker Space Enterprises. After his entire family was lost in space a year earlier, everyone expected him to call off the spaceship launch. Yet Allen is determined to make his family's dream of launching their company’s first passenger spaceship to Mars a reality. However, making sure the Nalserexis safely reaches its destination is hard to do, especially when there are those who want to see him fail. Wanting only some peace and quiet, Allen retreats to his secret hideaway on the ship only to discover the alluring voice of a woman on the other side. Neither of them plans to go back to the room after discovering each other. However, they can’t help but be drawn back time and time again, and it isn’t long before they can’t deny the connection that’s building between them. But with Willow’s wedding date moving ever closer and Allen’s business being attacked, will the outside pressures of the world drive them apart before they reach the Mars colony?
Love, Witches, and Wahala
Nov 17, 2026
In this romantic, cozy fantasy debut a Nigerian witch must grapple with an ancient curse that will erase her family’s magic and doom her beloved bakery forever unless she finds her soulmate. Perfect for readers of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Wahala (noun, Nigerian): Trouble; inconvenience; problem, bother In Kamalu Lane, Nneka is a witch grappling with an ancient family curse: find her soulmate or risk all the witches of Kamalu Lane losing their powers forever.In a desperate attempt to force fate’s hand, Nneka brews a love potion, but chaos erupts when the potion is accidentally added to Nneka’s famous puff puffs, causing every man who eats them to fall in love with her, except Dakoru, the handsome architect determined to reshape Kamalu Lane.Though Nneka feels an undeniable connection with Dakoru, she knows falling for a human could doom them both. But Dakoru is no ordinary man and it’s clear he is connected to magic in some way.As their connection grows, Nneka needs to figure out if Dakoru is the key to breaking her curse and restoring balance to Kamalu Lane before its future is lost forever.
Alma Vampires
Nov 17, 2026
An unsuspecting heiress with a target on her back must enlist the protection of a vampire whose wealth and secrets rival her own, in a brand-new paranormal romance series from New York Times bestselling author Elena Armas. Valle Cepeda's life changes drastically over the course of a winter break, when she goes from being an Ivy League scholarship student one day to inheriting a fortune from the mother she's never met by the next.
This Seat is Taken
Sep 7, 2026
In a university parliament ruled by ego and unspoken power, Edidiong Kamla-Akpio doesn’t wait to be chosen; she forces her way in, determined to claim a space that was never meant for her. But power isn’t the only thing at stake. When her fiercest rival, Jumade, becomes the one person who sees her, believes in her, and chooses her, everything begins to shift. As ambition tangles with something deeper and far more dangerous, Edidiong is forced to confront what it truly means to win. For her, this isn’t just about a seat. It’s about survival, sacrifice, and rewriting the rules in a world that resists change. And Edidiong isn’t just here to take her place; she’s here to make sure no one ever forgets who she is. This Seat is Taken by Semiloore Dare-Atunse is a gripping story of ambition and defiance.
Wicked Endeavors
Sep 8, 2026
This high-stakes romantasy follows a vengeful teen who cons her way into an elite society of tyrannical witches. But her warring feelings for two people—an enemy prince and a childhood friend—could ruin everything. Perfect for fans of The Shadows Between Us and Powerless. Caya lived a charmed life under the protection of Coventry’s royal family ... until the three witch Houses seized power and wiped them out. Now eighteen, she’s ready to take revenge. With the help of a mysterious benefactor, Caya slips into the witches' glittering world under a new identity: Marisol Vinyet, a disarmingly beautiful aristocrat. As Marisol, she'll attend the annual Coronet, the witches’ cutthroat social season designed to strengthen their power. Even the prince of neighboring Domingo—Tomás Castellan—will attend, just in time for “Marisol” to kill him. After all, his family set the witches upon Coventry in the first place. But Tomás is more charming than Caya anticipated. Worse the prince is protected by her estranged childhood friend, Bas Arroyo, who stirs up frustrating feelings that waver between attraction and hatred. To destroy the witches from within, Caya will have to keep her identity hidden, her heart in check, and her mission front and center. Because even though she’s made herself a weapon, she might be the one to bleed.
It's Only Dancing
Oct 6, 2026
New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory makes her highly anticipated young adult debut with a Dirty Dancing-inspired contemporary romcom!It's the summer before her senior year of high school and Kat (Kitty to her family) planned to spend it reading good books, working on her college applications, and enjoying her independence. Instead, she's stuck for an entire month with her family at a camp in the desert in southern California. When she stumbles across a staff party on the first night, she's jealous of their joyful, uninhibited dancing. She hasn't danced like that since two years ago, when she was forced to quit ballet, which she once loved more than anything. She's determined to leave dance where it belongs -- the past. But Jordan, the handsome and magnetic hip-hop dance instructor, keeps dragging it into her present. As Kat begins sneaking around and lying to her parents to spend time with Jordan, she'll have to ask herself -- what is she willing to risk to finally feel free? And is it possible her feelings for Jordan could reignite her love for dance?
The Cuffing Game
Dec 22, 2026
Bestselling author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun YA K-drama remix of Pride and Prejudice—if Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett were a college-run reality TV dating show. It is a truth universally acknowledged that when there is a hot person, there is also someone with a crush on them. Mia Yoon has a plan for everything. Get a full ride to her dream film school in Los Angeles, behind her mom’s back, and escape her middle-of-nowhere hometown—check. Produce her own dating show starring other people and their crushes—check. But everything goes off the rails when she has to enlist the help of her own secret crush, Noah Jang, a boy she’d rather hate. Despite being a campus celebrity voted “most eligible student bachelor,” Noah can’t remember the last time he was in a relationship. And he’s perfectly content with that, thank you very much, especially since just the word feelings makes him uncomfortable. But he can’t stop staring at Mia, who keeps glaring at him in class. And when she asks him to be on her dating show—as one of the contestants—he can’t say no. As Noah goes on more and more romantic dates on The Cuffing Game and Mia watches from behind the camera, something feels off. With the showrunner and contestant slowly falling for one another, can the show still go on?
Unmarry Me for Christmas
Oct 6, 2026
Halle Barrymore went to Vegas to celebrate her divorce—not come home with another husband. Yet somewhere between too many drinks and one unforgettable stranger, Halle apparently said I do to Nikolas St. Christopher. Now she wants one thing: to undo whatever the hell happened in Vegas. Her search for answers leads her to Mistletoe Springs, a picturesque small town obsessed with all things Christmas—and back to the handsome stranger she'd rather forget. Nikolas has enough problems of his own. The last thing he needs is a feisty accidental wife disrupting his carefully ordered life. Getting married was a mistake. Getting unmarried should be easy. But Christmas has a funny way of changing plans.
The Santa Claus Con
Oct 27, 2026
A swoonworthy and suspenseful holiday rom-com that will make fans of Ally Carter and Carlie Walker laugh out loud and fall completely in love this Christmas season. It's the hap-happiest con of the year … Scarlett Payne and Nathan Lambros agree on exactly one thing: they both despise Christmas. But when Scarlett receives a cryptic letter—from someone claiming to be Santa and threatening to sabotage New York's Santa Claus Con—they're the only two FBI agents who can stop the holiday spectacle from turning into a national disaster. Unfortunately, the last time Scarlett saw her former rival, he was breaking her heart. So she's not exactly eager to ask the grumpiest agent she knows for help, but he's sadly great at going undercover. After years of deep cover, Nathan was ready to hand over his badge ... until Scarlett pulls him into one last operation. He's not sure which is worse—pretending to be Santa or working with the woman he loves but had to push away. Beneath fake beards and forced cheer, old feelings refuse to stay buried. With one day, one Con, and one mysterious enemy closing in, these two self-proclaimed Grinches are about to find out what's more difficult: saving Christmas … or risking their hearts all over again.
The Wrong Reciprocation
Sep 1, 2026
“The way I feel for you is too strong to ignore, but I wouldn’t even if I could.”Family is everything to Twyla but even loved ones can disappoint. In her campaign to right ancestral wrongs, she accidentally unearths secrets that have lain dormant for more than half a century, causing everything she thought she knew to look more than a little funny in the light. Not even her budding relationship is able to escape the blast from the implosion, leaving her heartbroken and confused.Where others might leave well enough alone, Twyla refuses to sit idle. Desperation and a tip from her friend Seraph leads Twyla to an unassuming candy shop. She's looking for help insulating herself from the pain only to discover that some stones are better left unturned.
Thirst
Oct 5, 2026
He's been alive for over a century and a half. She's been surviving her whole life. Neither of them expected what happens when their worlds collide. Amari Goddard owns the most exclusive casino in Philadelphia, moves only at night, and keeps the world at a careful distance. He has everything—except the one thing a vampire needs most. Aaliyah Carter is a gifted artist working the pole at Fantasies on Fourth, one rent increase away from losing everything she has. When Amari walks into her club and can't look away, neither of them is prepared for the force of what ignites between them. But Amari is hiding something that would change everything Aaliyah thinks she knows about the world—and about him. And the closer she gets, the more she realizes that the most dangerous thing in her life isn't the men at the club, or the boss who takes half her money, or even the secrets Amari is keeping. It's the way she's starting to feel about all of it. Dark, sensual, and set against the electric nightlife of Philadelphia, Thirst is a story about hunger in all its forms—for blood, for freedom, for someone who finally sees you clearly. Some hungers can't be ignored.
For Your Touch Only
Oct 27, 2026
Tassia Leclair has reached rock bottom.Her brother is dead. She's broke. And the last thing she has left is about to be taken. So she walks into The Pink Mirage, the city's most exclusive gentleman's club, and sells the only thing she has left.Herself.The Pink Mirage has rules: no attachments, no real names, and no one ever sees the man who owns it.Tassia breaks them all the night Jakai Steele notices her.He's one deal away from escaping the violence, scandals, and blood tied to his family's empire. But the streets haven't forgotten who he used to be.And neither have his enemies.Someone wants Jakai back in the game—and they're willing to destroy everything he's built to make it happen.Tassia was never part of the plan. The woman meant to be a distraction is becoming something far more dangerous.An obsession.A temptation.A weakness Jakai can't afford.The deeper Tassia falls into The Pink Mirage, the harder it is to tell where danger ends and desire begins. Because the club has eyes in every corner.And they're all fixed on her.Walking into The Pink Mirage may have been the biggest mistake of Tassia's life.Falling for Jakai Steele could be her last.
Unsafe Haven
Nov 11, 2026
One day I'm an officer, and the next I'm a goddamn vigilante.The Alpha-Omega Alliance fired me from the investigation I've led for three years. Now, there is nothing to guide me but my sense of justice.I'm an Alpha without a pack, but when I call Hendrix and Phoenix, they come to my aid. The plan is simple. The powerful man I'm after holds nothing sacred, so neither should we. He has only one soft spot, and we intend to hit it.Haven.The pampered millionaire's daughter spends her father's dirty money and she's just as guilty.This was supposed to be easy, but once we have Haven, the lines begin to blur. She's too happy in our clutches, making a home out of our hideout. She smiles as she bakes and fills the bare walls with art. Her scent is strong and she's nothing like I thought she was going to be.The pack changes before my eyes. They want her for their own, but she's not theirs to keep.I want justice, maybe even revenge, but I can't lie to myself anymore.I want her even more.*Unsafe Haven is the ultimate grumpy/sunshine romance with an Omegaverse twist. Standalone novel, but best enjoyed after Wild Darlin'.
The Truth About Isha
Nov 17, 2026
The line between reality and imagination blurs for a woman facing her past in a poignant and haunting novel of grief and identity by the bestselling author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave. Lonely and introverted Alya Sarkar prefers to escape in her daydreams, however consuming they can be. In an effort to make connections and control her increasingly intrusive fantasy life, Alya reluctantly joins a hiking group—only to watch her hiking buddy, Isha, fall to her death. For Alya, now the line between reality and daydream becomes more blurred. In the aftermath of the accident, Alya begins to hear Isha's voice. Then comes a plea to find the truth in the decades-old family mystery Isha left unsolved, and a journey that introduces Alya to Isha's brother. As tenuously grounding as her new relationship is, Alya fears that she's also sliding into the kind of heartbreaking delusions that tragically claimed her mother. Only in confronting her fears and Isha's secrets can Alya hope to find love, a newfound family, and closure where she least expects it.
The Sweetest Return
Sep 24, 2026
Eight years apart. One HBCU Homecoming. And a first love their bodies never learned how to forget.Eight years ago, Imani Bennett chose the future she had worked for and lost the man she thought was forever. Now she's back in Pittsburgh for her HBCU's Crown Weekend, and Andre "Dre" Jones is impossible to avoid: retired football star, successful businessman, and still the only man who can make her body remember before her pride catches up.One Homecoming weekend brings the heat rushing back. But if these college sweethearts want more than a scorching reunion, they'll have to build a second chance big enough for two ambitious lives—and brave enough to survive being seen.
ClickBack
Sep 29, 2026
She only meant to make her ex look twice. Then the wrong man looked first. At forty-four, Giselle Dawkins is done being gracious. Done smiling through her ex’s new marriage like it did not cost her anything. Done being the dependable one, the woman expected to make every awkward moment easier for everyone except herself. So when the family gathers for her grandson’s birthday, Giselle buys an influencer’s designer castoffs, gets her hair right, and walks into the party ready to disturb one man’s peace. The problem is, the man watching is not her ex. It’s Jarrett Simmons. Twenty-nine, fine as hell, and a pro basketball player between seasons. Jarrett knows better than to feed the headlines, but Giselle is hard to ignore and even harder to leave alone. What should have been one reckless night keeps finding reasons to become another. Soon, petty revenge has turned into something hotter, softer, and much harder to keep to themselves. When the truth gets out, everyone has something to say about a forty-four-year-old grandmother, a younger athlete, and a relationship neither of them planned to explain. Giselle Dawkins came to disturb her ex’s peace. She did not expect Jarrett Simmons to become the one disturbing hers.
Until Forever Ends
Oct 6, 2026
Gabriella Alvarez is sunshine personified. She's the girl who walks into a room and makes you feel seen. And so, it's hard to believe the girl who radiates positivity and is friends with everyone would be struggling with emotions she never thought she'd feel. At least that's what she tells herself. Jagger Spears is the captain of the basketball team, notorious for being exceptional in bed and for his laid-back personality. But behind the easygoing smirks and flirty words, he's not coping well with his final year of college, battling past demons and grappling with a debilitating case of imposter syndrome. Through it all, Gabriella and Jagger have each other. They've been best friends since childhood, growing up and living together, and yet, they maintain the facade. They slip on their masks, desperate to appear fine. Until one night. They make a promise that it won't mean anything. But then it becomes all they can think about, wishing it would happen again while knowing it can't. But the lines have already been crossed. Soon it's complicating their friendship that for years has been nothing but platonic, making them question everything and wanting more. But in wanting more they'll have to open up about what they've fought so hard to keep hidden.
The Pretend Playbook
Oct 6, 2026
life. The fake boyfriend was never part of the script. Fresh off a broken engagement, the former child star arrives in Scotland with one final chance to reclaim her career. All she needs is enough publicity to make the world pay attention. Brody “Big” Gammon needs a comeback of his own. After a suspension and a final warning from his team, the notoriously reckless rugby star must prove he can stay out of trouble. Dating a beautiful actress could be the perfect play. They agree to pose for the cameras, sell the romance, and keep their feelings out of it. But every staged touch leaves Elara wanting something real. Behind closed doors, Brody awakens desires she spent years suppressing, while she slips past defenses he never intended to lower. Soon, the only performance left is pretending neither of them is falling.
Dina Gets Lucky
Oct 27, 2026
At a sumptuous family wedding, two former friends rediscover their own love story and the lies that tore them apart in a chaotic and swoony second-chance romance by the author of Yours for the Season. Toronto attorney Dina Haq is looking forward to her influencer sister’s lavish South Asian wedding. She wouldn’t dream of overshadowing the event of the season by revealing her carefully guarded secret: Her own marriage has gone bust. She just needs to make sure her odious ex keeps his mouth shut, too. Complications arise once she discovers that the groom’s best man is none other than Luqman “Lucky” Latif, a law school crush who ghosted her six years ago. Forced to abandon his lawyerly ambitions to help his struggling family in Chicago, Lucky rebuilt his life, and a successful contracting business, and has moved on from past hurts…or so he thinks. Then he sees Dina again, the woman who not only rejected him but also had the nerve to marry his best friend instead. He’s not sure his heart can survive another encounter. As the wedding festivities unfold, Dina and Lucky rediscover their connection and begin to unravel the part her manipulative ex-husband played in their almost-love story. The past isn’t quite what they thought, but is it too late to imagine a new future together?
Crash Into You
Nov 10, 2026
forbidden love forces a shift in gears in the next sizzling Formula 1 romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Cross the Line. Formula 1 driver Zaid Yousef is back—though he’s not sure he wants to be. After a crash last season left the seven-time world champion with two broken wrists and a hesitance to get back behind the wheel, his future in the sport is nothing short of uncertain. Saddled with an unfinished contract and expectations to win a record-shattering title, the only choice is for him to return . . . right? The press turned Ava Farahani’s life upside down in the last few years, forcing her to leave her job in marketing and the world of F1 she grew up in. She knows she should stay far away from the track, but the draw of the sport she loves is too strong to resist. A preseason event brings the two together for one hot, reckless night, and weeks later, results in a positive pregnancy test. Ava desperately wants to be a mother, and the baby gives Zaid a newfound drive to survive the season and break the world record. There’s just one little problem: Ava is a team principal’s daughter . . . and Zaid is their biggest rival.
Two Can Play That Game
Nov 17, 2026
After a chance courtside encounter, a fake relationship between a rising influencer and a WNBA star gets a little too real in this swoony sapphic romance.Chelsea has never cared about sports. But when she's invited to sit courtside at a New York Rebels game, she welcomes the break from her usual routine. What she doesn't expect is a basketball nearly colliding with her face—or the six-foot-four hottie who jogs over, flashing a heart-stopping grin, to retrieve it.Adrienne "AD" Daniels is a player on and off the court, notorious for their inability to stay in a relationship. Still, something about Chelsea sticks with them—even though their instant connection can't bring AD to offer more than one night.But AD's agent makes a pitch: Chelsea should pretend to be AD's girlfriend. It's a strategic move. AD, hoping to retire after this season, needs to lock down some brand deals—but their identity as a Black, nonbinary lesbian with a messy dating history makes sponsors wary. Chelsea, a sex-positive influencer, is ready to take her platform to a new level, and this feels like the perfect next step. With Chelsea's network and AD's star power, they could both strengthen their public images. Once the season ends, they'll go their separate ways.As the ruse starts to work and their connection deepens, Chelsea finds herself on unsteady ground. Falling for AD wasn't part of the plan, and if she follows her heart, she just might lose her future she's finally starting to build.
Love in the Time of Wildfires
Oct 9, 2026
This fire season, it’ll be their hearts catching sparksAs a Sierra hotshot firefighter, Logan “Sonny” Sonelli is used to getting burned, especially when it comes to love. Regardless of a smokey outlook, he’ll push ahead, looking for the good fires, until he can chuck it all away and get his lone cabin in the woods. What he doesn’t need is a new neighbor who’s sunny, pretty, and obsessed with foxes.After a messy breakup from her longtime boyfriend, River Alfaro is ready to claim her newfound freedom in South Lake Tahoe. She can’t wait to revel in her independence for the first time in her life. As a wildlife behaviorist, the only thing that remains elusive to her goals is spotting the endangered red fox in the wild.When River discovers her new neighbor is a wildland firefighter, she’s eager to ask for his advice in her search. Except the hot guy next door is also a grump who has no interest in helping her. Feeling pressured by the rest of his crew, Logan begrudgingly agrees, only to be reminded of all the connections he’s been missing in his life and how much he truly needs it when doing one of the hardest jobs imaginable. Can love born during fire season continue burning bright, or will it all turn into ash?This is the first book in a new small town romance series featuring wildland firefighters in South Lake Tahoe. It’s a grumpy x sunshine relationship between a cynical wildland firefighter and an optimistic Latina wildlife behaviorist. As neighbors there’s forced proximity, care/sick scenes, and open door love scenes. It also features a hero that falls first and there’s no third act breakup on the way to a happy ending.
Falling Back to You
Oct 20, 2026
In a small town, every road leads back to the one person you can never forget. Dial Birch has never needed saving. She's built her life with her own two hands. In Hume, Tennessee, everyone knows Dial: the woman who can propagate a dying orchid back to life, who'll throw a right hook as quick as a sharp word, and who has spent the past few years perfecting the art of living in the same small town as Ozzie Palmer, her ex and the father of her child, without feeling a thing. Ozzie Palmer has never needed much, just the familiar streets of Hume, his daughter Maple, and Dial, the woman who has always held his heart. Their relationship may be in an "off" season, but Ozzie isn't worried. He's a patient man, and some loves are worth waiting for. But when his father starts pulling strings that could uproot everything Ozzie holds dear, he's forced to fight for the only life he's ever wanted. Because walking away from Hume means walking away from Dial, and that's something Ozzie Palmer will never be ready to do. Second chances don't come with guarantees. And this one is running out of time.
The Basin
Oct 26, 2026
Far out west, where the dust is laced with gunpowder and the red soil bleeds betrayal, three families toil, all in desperate want of the same thing. And as always, love lay at the center. Betty Carter's inheritance was always going to be two-fold: the Basin, that magical swath of land out west that raised her, and Mateo Garcia, her first love from the neighboring plains whose hands had only really been carved to hold hers. But an inheritance is not always a blessing, and a terrible summer sends Betty far from her first love and into the terrifying hands of the Barnes—the very family who's been hell bent on destroying everything the Basin stands for. Mateo Garcia has spent the past fifteen years in a relentless purgatory. The land dried up after that summer, the one that saw his parents dead, his eldest sister disappeared, and Betty Carter gone. But he could never abandon his birthright, his fate, the way she did. But fate is nothing if not a winding road, and after a threat to her grandfather by the man she married and a haunting vision of what's to come, Betty goes hurtling back to the Basin and into the arms of the only man she ever truly loved. The Basin is not a historical romance. It takes place in an imagined West, in neither the past nor present.
The Fall Fix Up
Oct 27, 2026
Set in the cozy small town of Peach Blossom, a free-spirited mechanic and a fiercely independent artist make a pact to help each other rebuild, for fans of opposites attract romance and seasonal stories that celebrate autumn. Welcome to Peach Blossom, an irresistibly charming small town where falling in love never goes quite as planned . . . Aiden Flowers can fix anything. Cars, kitchens, houses—if something was broken, it could be rebuilt. Unless that something was his messy family. Especially his dad, who ruined Aiden’s credit. Or his sister, who Aiden hadn’t spoken to in years. Janae Gunner is crafty, not handy. Give her a blank canvas, and she can make art. But she needed everything to be constructed before she could make it shine. That’s why she pretends her first marriage didn’t happen—pretty on the outside, with no foundation. When an apartment fire leaves Aiden homeless and Janae living in a half-finished house, they agree to a practical fix up: Aiden will help Janae with repairs in exchange for a place to stay. But neither of them planned on falling in love, especially not with their secrets threatening to surface. When the past catches up to them in the present, Aiden and Janae must weather the storm—or risk letting their spark burn out forever. For fans of . . . - Forced proximity - Opposites attract - Small towns - Meddling friends (AND siblings) - Pumpkin patch "friend" dates - Cozy fall vibes - Bi for Bi romance - Slow Burn
Sunflower Season
Nov 6, 2026
Fed up and burnt-out, a woman leaves the city to take on the challenge of owning a sunflower farm but finds that her biggest trial is facing her first love in this charming second-chance romance by USA Today bestselling author Danica Nava. Drained by her high-pressure tech job, June Walker finds an escape in homesteading videos and the fantasy of a quieter life.
The Unfluencer
Sep 8, 2026
Whitney Graves didn’t build Ellswood’s most respected gallery by playing it safe. She’s spent years cultivating the perfect reputation—and keeping her heart firmly out of frame. What her gallery needs is a masterpiece to cement her legacy. So when whispers surface about a highly coveted private collection, she’s determined to claim it. She just didn’t expect Warner Easton, six-foot-infinity stunner, enigmatic billionaire, reclusive widower, and the estate representative. Warner isn’t just another powerful man with deep pockets. He’s rebuilding his life, and parting with his late wife’s art is another step toward healing. So when a local gallery’s brochure is hand-delivered along with an invitation to an upcoming exhibit, it feels like a sign. A fresh start. A chance to meet the captivating woman featured inside… not so much the scandalous “Restroom Rendezvous” that makes the next day’s headlines. Now no other gallery will touch him. And Whit may be his only option. Soon, Warner asks her to venture to his remote Caribbean island to assess the collection. There’s just one catch: isolation changes everything. Alone in paradise with an unfairly beautiful man as guarded as she is, Whit finds herself entangled in more than brushstrokes and contracts. As secrets surface and an unexpected art thief closes in, what begins as a high-stakes acquisition turns dangerous. And if they’re not careful, surviving may be the least of their worries—a second chance at love could leave their hearts in ruins.
Write Here With You
Sep 29, 2026
What was supposed to be a one night stand leads them to a place they never thought they'd be.Lyric Jackson is more than satisfied with her rolodex of men and women to warm her bed, with no room for feelings. For nine years, she has found comfort with her editing job, apartment with her best friend, and being away from home which holds reminders of her father's passing.When Lyric gets a call about her mom's health scare, she decides to return home. She sees the move as a chance to embrace new opportunities. However, she is forced to face everything she's been avoiding: writing, grief, and... love.With Summer Break ahead, Drew Brown only has plans for one thing: painting to his heart's content before another school year. A chance meeting during a night at the karaoke bar ends in a rendezvous in the sheets with Lyric. A night with a woman he can't stop thinking about.While Lyric plans on leaving that night as it was, Drew plans to make it more than just a one night stand. He goes into full pursuit to show Lyric things she's never experienced romantically: understanding, attention, and his heart.But can Lyric let go of pains of the past to embrace the love that awaits her right here at home?WRITE HERE WITH YOU is the long-awaited comeback as book 2 of Another Love Series by Meisha G!
Off Script
Sep 8, 2026
She writes the rules for television’s biggest stars.One night rewrites her own.And nothing goes according to script.Kem Phillips is the powerhouse producer behind one of television’s highest-rated shows. On screen, she controls every detail. In real life, she keeps love firmly off the schedule.A discreet one-night stand with the leading man of her latest project feels safe enough. No promises. No complications. No repeats.Brent McKenzie never planned to be temporary. The night they shared still lingers, and when an emergency sends Kem rushing home to Shreveport, Louisiana, he offers to go with her, stepping into a life she’s worked hard to keep separate.As truths from Kem’s past surface and carefully built walls begin to crack, the connection she tried to keep casual refuses to stay contained. Now she must decide whether trusting Brent means losing control, or finally letting her life go off script.In Hollywood, success follows a formula. Love never does.Warning: This story contains not-safe-for-prime-time heat, a leading man who proves heroes exist off screen, and a woman discovering that the best love stories are never written in advance.
Exceptionally Yours
Sep 17, 2026
Jessica Brew was convinced she had her life figured out until an unexpected breakup throws her off her plans and makes her question her thoughts on marriage. She wastes no time jumping on the man-hating bandwagon until she meets Jude Buckman, whom she desperately wants to dislike but for some reason, can't bring herself to.Jude was yet to meet a woman who could resist him—or his wealth—until he comes across Jessica, a walking rule book who is set in her ways. Jude is not known to follow rules, and Little Miss Independent was certainly not going to be the outlier. When an unlikely situation throws them together, they are forced to learn that the mind makes the rules, but the heart defines the exceptions...
Attached in Aspen
Nov 3, 2026
After countless hours of planning, failed plots, and random tiktoks of various destinations—the girls trip has finally made it out of the groupchat. There’s only three rules. No d*cks, no devices, and no distractions. What could possibly go wrong when our room is double booked with the guy I met on the flight here?
Too Cold for Comfort
Nov 10, 2026
The arctic heats up when a photographer who rarely holds anything back is forced to share a private wing with a grumpy lodge owner who holds everything in. Photographer Aadya Williams has trekked all the way to northern Canada to nab a career-making shot of a polar bear . . . and to put 1,500 miles between her and a messy breakup. Despite expecting freezing temperatures, nothing’s colder than the welcome she gets from Reid Doerksen, the gruff owner of the Northern Wilderness Polar Bear Lodge. Even worse, the lodge is overbooked, so now she has to share the private family wing with him for the next two weeks. At least Aadya has plenty to keep her occupied when she’s not out searching for the perfect photo op. But when a storm strands Aadya and Reid together at the lodge, it’s impossible to avoid the heat simmering between them. As the snow comes down, so do Reid’s walls, and Aadya begins to realize the most important shot of her life may not be one she takes with her camera.
For the Love of K-Dramas
Nov 24, 2026
The real heat is behind the scenes. Clara Kim doesn’t give up easily. The aspiring K-drama star loves challenging expectations—in her personal life, in her career, and on social media. But despite winning awards and garnering glowing reviews, she’s struggling to land a breakout role. So when Clara gets a shot at the lead in a buzzy romantasy project, she won’t let anyone stand in her way…especially not Shin Min-joon. Min-joon, a superstar with an annoyingly perfect face, is Clara’s most vocal critic online. Now, he’s also her co-star, and just as broody and aloof as she expected him to be. But between the long days on set—and the even longer nights off—their smoldering animosity sparks into something else entirely. Clara and Min-joon won’t have a problem convincing audiences their chemistry is real, but can they convince themselves it’s not?
Zahra, Unapologetic
Dec 8, 2026
A young Palestinian American woman searches for joy, connection, and hard-earned independence in this unforgettable new romantic comedy. After a barrage of accusations and Arabic curses, Zahra announces to her family she's moving out. It's just another chapter in the twenty-five-year-old's imaginary novel, 101 Ways to Disappoint Your Immigrant Parents. It pains her to let her domineering baba down, but Zahra, a second-generation Palestinian American, is determined to begin adulting and building her coding career after a long, difficult adolescence. Things get off to a bumpy start when Zahra's laptop malfunctions while she's working in a bookstore. That is, until a swoon-worthy witness to her chaos comes to the rescue. Who knew manipulating wires with surgical precision could be so sexy? Soon, sparks are flying between Zahra and her savior, but her past comes rushing back when a name flashes on his phone screen and she puts two and two together. He's Theo, her brother's childhood best friend. As quick as it comes to her, he runs out of the shop and disappears around a corner. Five years later, they bump into each other again. Zahra feels nothing but resentment toward Theo for how their last meeting ended, and he feels only anguish. But neither can deny the burning attraction that's still between them. And with Zahra's brother's wedding quickly approaching, their unexpected reunion will challenge them to face the traumas of their pasts--and find the courage to attempt a future together.