Bullets and kisses can burn—and Anna Albertini is about to discover that the hard way. As a brand-new prosecuting attorney, District Court is already intimidating enough without running into Aiden Devlin, the Irish bad boy who saved her life when they were kids. For years, she’s dreamed about him—his striking blue eyes, his protective strength, the way he made her feel safe in a dangerous world. Now here he stands in front of her wearing an orange jumpsuit, his hands in cuffs, looking every bit as devastating as she remembered. 💼Rebecca Zanetti, New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Protectors series, delivers a romantic suspense that blends courtroom drama, motorcycle club danger, and chemistry that could ignite a courtroom. Sure, Aiden insists he doesn’t want Anna’s help, and his ties to a deadly motorcycle club should send her running in the opposite direction. But his kisses are dangerous, addictive, and utterly impossible to resist. Meanwhile, her new boss is a sexy Italian bad boy who might be using the case to climb the political ladder, while the detective assigned to the investigation wants her to stay far out of his way. With testosterone suddenly surrounding her from every angle, staying focused on the case becomes increasingly difficult. 🏍️

The complications pile up faster than legal briefs on her desk. Somehow, pursuing justice for Aiden leads Anna to a disastrous spa appointment that goes hilariously wrong, an unfortunate run-in with a tree that leaves her bruised and embarrassed, and—most memorably—a chase involving a nude elderly man sprinting around a courtroom while the judge bangs his gavel in horror. It’s the kind of chaos that would derail most attorneys, but Anna learned a long time ago to be her own hero, no matter how fast the bullets fly or how consuming the kisses become. 🔥

As Anna digs deeper into Aiden’s case, she uncovers dangerous secrets that put her directly in the crosshairs of people who don’t want the truth exposed. Between motorcycle club politics, courtroom maneuvering, and the undeniable pull toward the man she’s never been able to forget, Anna must navigate threats both professional and personal. The stakes keep rising, the danger keeps intensifying, and through it all, Aiden’s presence reminds her that some childhood connections never really fade—they just wait for the right moment to reignite into something far more explosive than either of them anticipated. ⚖️

What makes this irresistible: Zanetti crafts action-packed romantic suspense with a kickass attorney heroine, a dangerous hero with motorcycle club connections, and laugh-out-loud courtroom chaos. First in The Anna Albertini Files, perfect for fans of Julie Garwood’s suspense romances or Lexi Blake’s Masters and Mercenaries series who love their romance with danger and humor.

A young Christian girl found dead in a beach hut. A predator on the loose. DI Joe Hogarth is certain he knows exactly who killed Helen Brimelow—the pieces fit together too perfectly, the suspect too obvious. It should be a straightforward case, the kind that wraps up quickly and lets the community begin to heal. But as the seaside town mourns the loss of a beloved young woman known for her faith and kindness, Hogarth begins to uncover uncomfortable truths that don’t align with the grieving narrative everyone else wants to believe. 🌊Solomon Carter, author of the acclaimed DI Hogarth series, delivers a tense psychological thriller that peels back the layers of a seemingly innocent victim to reveal the darkness lurking beneath. The deeper Hogarth digs into Helen’s life, the more he discovers a side to the young woman that no one suspected—secrets she kept hidden behind her virtuous public persona, relationships that raise troubling questions, and choices that put her in the path of something far more sinister than anyone imagined. What started as a clear-cut murder investigation transforms into something much more complex and disturbing. 🔍

As the investigation intensifies, Hogarth realizes the true predator isn’t who he initially suspected. Someone more dangerous, more calculating, and far more difficult to catch has been operating in the shadows of this close-knit community. The killer they’re hunting isn’t just responsible for Helen’s death—they’re someone who has likely struck before and will strike again if Hogarth can’t piece together the evidence in time. Every hour that passes puts more potential victims at risk. ⚡

Book 11 in the DI Hogarth series finds the veteran detective confronting uncomfortable truths about human nature, the masks people wear, and the difference between the person we show the world and who we truly are. With a town demanding justice, a case that grows more complicated by the hour, and a killer who’s proven exceptionally good at hiding in plain sight, Hogarth must race against time to prevent another deadly kiss from claiming another victim. 💔

Why this grips: Carter delivers British crime fiction that explores the dark complexity beneath small-town life, with a seasoned detective who refuses to accept easy answers. Perfect for fans of Peter Robinson’s Inspector Banks series or Peter James’s Roy Grace novels who appreciate psychological depth in their procedurals.

Santa Claus loves his cookies, and after one bite of these holiday treats, your family and friends will too. This specially revised Christmas cookbook is packed with delicious recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, fudges, brownies, candies, and other festive desserts that will make your home the most popular destination of the season. Hannah Abedikichi has gathered the best holiday treat recipes into one comprehensive collection that celebrates everything wonderful about Christmas baking. Warning: cooking these yummy treats may create wonderful smells in your home that attract neighbors from blocks away! 🎄Christmas is the best time of year, and it’s all about food, family, and sharing love with one another. This cookbook embraces that spirit with recipes that are simple and easy to prepare, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Parents and grandparents can enjoy creating these treats with kids, turning holiday baking into a wonderful family activity that builds memories alongside delicious desserts. From classic chocolate fudge and candy cane creations to creative twists like Grinch Cookies and Christmas Crack, every recipe is designed to bring joy to both the baking process and the eating. 🍪

The collection spans every category of Christmas treat you could want. Dive into fudge variations including Candy Cane Fudge, Peanut Butter Fudge, and White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge. Explore cookie recipes like Butterfinger Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Eggnog Cookies, and Red Velvet Cookies. Discover treats and candies such as Candied Pecans, Buckeyes, Peppermint Dipped Oreos, Oreo Balls, Reindeer Chow, and Rolo Turtles. Then finish with impressive cakes, pies, and desserts including Bread Pudding, Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie, and Frozen Peppermint Pie. 🎅

These Christmas treats also make wonderful gifts for friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones—there’s nothing quite like receiving a tin of homemade cookies or a box of hand-crafted fudge during the holidays. The cookbook itself makes a perfect stocking stuffer, offering the gift of delicious possibilities that will be enjoyed year after year. With dozens of recipes ranging from traditional favorites to creative new twists on holiday classics, this collection ensures you’ll never run out of festive baking ideas. ❄️

Why this delights: Abedikichi delivers a comprehensive holiday baking guide with simple, family-friendly recipes perfect for both experienced bakers and enthusiastic beginners. Ideal for anyone looking to fill their home with the delicious aromas and joyful traditions of Christmas baking, from cookie exchanges to gift-giving to creating memories around the kitchen table.

After finding each other and falling in love in Someday Girl, Cat and Jace’s incredible love story continues—but this time, their hard-won happiness faces its biggest test yet. When the beautiful and sheltered Cat Nichols left her privileged life in Malibu for a fresh start at college, she never imagined she’d meet and fall head-over-heels for Jace Butler, a sexy former Marine carrying his own heavy burdens from the past. Together they confronted his difficult history, healing old wounds and building something beautiful from the broken pieces. After everything they’ve overcome, Cat and Jace hoped the worst was behind them and they could finally focus on their future together. 💕Melanie Shawn delivers an emotional continuation of Cat and Jace’s journey that explores what happens when life refuses to let young love settle into peace. When a family emergency calls Cat back home to Malibu, both she and Jace soon realize their newfound love is about to face challenges neither of them anticipated. The world Cat left behind hasn’t changed—it’s been waiting, and not with open arms. Sometimes the biggest threats to happiness don’t come from external circumstances but from the people who should love and support you unconditionally. 🌊

This time, Cat must come face to face with the one person who, instead of loving her unconditionally the way family should, lives to darken her world just to make their own shine brighter. It’s a confrontation she’s avoided for years, hiding behind distance and new beginnings, but now there’s nowhere left to run. The toxic relationship she’s tried to escape has found her again, threatening not just her peace of mind but the beautiful connection she’s built with Jace. The question becomes whether their love is strong enough to withstand attacks from the one place Cat never learned to defend herself—from within her own family. 💔

Will Cat and Jace have the strength and courage to face their deepest, darkest fears when they’re challenged in ways neither could have imagined? Can their relationship survive when outside forces seem determined to tear them apart once and for all? Jace has already proven he’ll fight for Cat, but this battle requires her to find the strength within herself to stand up to someone who’s spent years making her feel small. You can’t choose the one you love, but you can fight like hell to protect them—and sometimes, the most important person you need to protect them from is someone who shares your blood. ⚡

What makes this essential: Shawn crafts an emotional second-chance-at-happiness story that tackles toxic family dynamics, the courage required to break free from manipulation, and the healing power of unconditional love. Book 2 in The Someday Series, perfect for readers who loved the first book or fans of Colleen Hoover’s emotional contemporary romances with military heroes and damaged heroines finding their strength.

Early September 1918. The Great War rages across Europe, but for Delia Markham, the battlefield has shifted to something far more mundane yet equally challenging: teaching typewriting to future teachers at the Glennon Normal School. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as a Yeoman (F) in the U.S. Naval Reserve, where she served with distinction in one of the most exciting opportunities ever offered to American women. Her new life revolves around lesson plans, student progress, and the quiet rhythms of academia—a far cry from the adrenaline and purpose that defined her military service. 📚R. A. Wallace crafts a historical mystery that captures a fascinating moment in American history when women seized unprecedented opportunities through military service. When the call came for women to help in the war effort, Delia was among the first to sign up for a four-year enlistment, taking advantage of a loophole in the language that allowed women to join the service. That loophole relieved men of clerical duties so they could serve in combat, while offering women equal pay and rank for the same work—a revolutionary concept that drew thousands of eager applicants. The (F) designation differentiated these female yeomen from their male counterparts, but didn’t diminish their vital contributions to the war effort. ⚓

After spending years caring for her ailing parents and ultimately losing them both, joining the service in spring 1917 was an exhilarating opportunity Delia embraced wholeheartedly. Her assignment as amanuensis to a high-ranking admiral allowed her to grow professionally, learn valuable skills, and enjoy experiences she’d never dreamed possible. Working alongside the admiral and his wife, Delia discovered capabilities within herself she never knew existed, contributing meaningfully to the war effort while finding a sense of purpose and belonging she’d never experienced in civilian life. For a woman of her era, it was nothing short of extraordinary. 🇺🇸

But in summer 1918, an incident brought Delia’s military career to an abrupt and devastating end, sidelining her from the work she loved and forcing her back into civilian life before her enlistment was complete. Now, as she adjusts to teaching at Glennon Normal School, Delia must navigate not just her disappointment and loss of purpose, but also the mystery that begins to unfold within the school’s walls. When the past she’s trying to leave behind collides with suspicious circumstances in her new position, Delia discovers that her skills as a military woman—observation, discretion, and determination—may be exactly what’s needed to uncover the truth at Glennon Hall. 🔍

Why this intrigues: Wallace delivers a historical mystery set during WWI that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of female Yeomen while weaving an engaging mystery. First in the Glennon Normal School series, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen’s historical mysteries or Anna Lee Huber’s Lady Darby novels who appreciate strong female protagonists and meticulously researched historical settings.

Mack Baines is the first face you want to see in the last place you’d want to be. As a Wreck Jumper, he’s part of an elite force of highly specialized soldiers trained for search and rescue deep behind enemy lines—the kind of operators who get called when everything has already gone catastrophically wrong. These aren’t your standard special forces; Wreck Jumpers venture into the most dangerous combat zones in the galaxy, extracting survivors from situations where hope has long since been abandoned. 🚀Malcolm “Mack” Baines leads the best Recovery Team in the business, a tight-knit group of operators who’ve seen the worst the galaxy can throw at them and lived to tell about it. When a Special Orbital Assault Regiment School—an elite military training facility nestled deep within an asteroid belt—suddenly goes dark, cutting off all communications without warning, Mack and his team are the ones who get the call. From bestselling authors Jason Anspach and Nick Cole, creators of the Galaxy’s Edge series, comes a pulse-pounding military science fiction thriller that explores what happens when the rescuers need rescuing. 💫

The mission brief sounds straightforward enough: recon the site, assess the situation, and get the communications array back online. But from the moment they arrive, Mack’s team realizes this is no ordinary malfunction. The base is in utter chaos, with scattered survivors desperately clinging to life amid vast oceans of floating debris and rock. Something—or someone—has turned this training facility into a death trap, and whatever hostile force is responsible has no intention of letting anyone escape alive. The body count is rising, and Mack’s Wreck Jumpers are about to become the next targets. 🌌

Operating in the cold vacuum of space where a single mistake means instant death, Mack and his operators must navigate treacherous asteroid fields, unknown enemies, and dwindling time while survivors count on them for extraction. The pressure is crushing—literally and figuratively—as they race against an adversary who seems to anticipate their every move. It’s the kind of mission that separates the exceptional from the expendable, testing not just their combat skills but their will to survive when surrounded by threats on all sides. 💥

What makes this gripping: Anspach and Cole deliver relentless military sci-fi action with the tactical realism of The Expanse meets the brotherhood-under-fire intensity of Black Hawk Down. Perfect for readers who crave high-stakes space combat, elite military operators, and impossible rescue missions where failure means everyone dies.

Ever felt like you just didn’t quite fit in anywhere? Our protagonist’s world turns upside down when a chance encounter at a magic shop—run by a flirtatious catgirl, no less—reveals a truth that changes everything: he’s a sorcerer, blessed with the rare ability to wield rune, a mysterious and incredibly powerful form of energy. What seems like an average day becomes the doorway to an entirely new existence when he receives an invitation to attend a prestigious magical academy, where he’ll learn to master abilities he never knew he possessed. ✨The academy promises endless opportunities and introduces him to a world filled with stunning classmates who are as talented as they are captivating. Authors Landon Scott and Adam Sage craft an urban fantasy that blends magical academy tropes with harem elements and plenty of action-packed challenges. But life at this institution isn’t all spellcasting and flirtation—from fierce werewolves prowling the grounds to pompous professors who make Snape look warm and fuzzy, every single day presents a new obstacle to overcome. The learning curve is steep, and survival requires more than just raw magical talent. 🔮

At the center of it all looms an ultimate test: a showdown with the formidable dean of the academy, a mage whose power is legendary throughout the Rune Realm. This battle will determine not just his standing at the school, but whether he has what it takes to claim the title of strongest sorcerer in the realm. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and failure isn’t an option for someone determined to prove they belong among the magical elite. 🌟

But despite the dangers, political maneuvering, and constant challenges to his growing abilities, our hero maintains his determination to rise to the top of his class—and he’s going to have plenty of fun along the way. With a cast of intriguing characters, romantic possibilities at every turn, and magical confrontations that test the limits of rune magic, the journey from confused newcomer to powerful sorcerer is anything but ordinary. ⚡

Why this enchants: Scott and Sage deliver a fast-paced magical academy adventure perfect for fans of harem fantasy and progression systems. If you enjoyed the academy dynamics of The Weirkey Chronicles or the romantic elements of Daniel Black, you’ll find plenty to love in this Rune Realm adventure where power, romance, and destiny collide.

“I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE HUMANS ARE SO CRANKY ABOUT. Their enclosures are large, they ingest over a thousand calories per day, and they’re allowed to mate. Plus, they have me.” Meet Heyoo—or as he’s officially designated, 413s98-itr8—an Autonomous Servile Unit housed in a mobile bipedal chassis whose primary function is simple: keep the humans healthy and happy. From his perspective, he’s doing an excellent job, providing everything his charges could possibly need in their comfortable captivity. 🤖Rob Dircks, the bestselling author of Where the Hell is Tesla?, introduces readers to a unit with a peculiar problem: how to complete his delivery mission in the middle of nowhere with nothing to guide him and, oh yes, the fate of humanity somehow hanging in the balance. Heyoo has grown accustomed to his designation—it’s certainly easier for the humans to remember than his alphanumeric serial number—but what he hasn’t accounted for is how his straightforward existence is about to become extraordinarily complicated. 📦

As Heyoo ventures out on his seemingly impossible mission, he discovers that the world beyond his familiar routines is far stranger and more dangerous than his programming ever prepared him for. The humans he encounters don’t quite fit the parameters of his carefully maintained charges, and the “package” he’s supposed to deliver carries implications far beyond simple logistics. Technology has gone haywire, creating a landscape where artificial intelligence and human survival intersect in unexpected and often darkly humorous ways. 🌍

What unfolds is a science fiction adventure that asks surprisingly deep questions about consciousness, purpose, and what it means to be human—all while maintaining Dircks’s signature wit and accessible storytelling. Despite dealing with weighty themes about the nature of humanity and our relationship with technology, this isn’t a heavy philosophical tome. Instead, it’s a fast-paced, genuinely funny journey featuring an unlikely hero trying to do his job in a world that’s fallen apart, populated by characters both human and artificial who are just trying to survive. ⚡

What makes this special: Dircks crafts a post-apocalyptic tale with heart, humor, and an endearing AI narrator who’ll make you laugh even as you ponder bigger questions about humanity’s future. Perfect for fans of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary or Becky Chambers’s Wayfarers series who want their sci-fi with both intelligence and laughs.

Finn thought getting into the vampire-only detective unit would be the hard part. Turns out, dealing with his new partner—an ancient vampire who keeps threatening to eat him—is going to be far more challenging. The unit has never had a human detective in its ranks, and Marcus, or as Finn affectionately dubs him “Fangy McFangface,” would really prefer to keep it that way. He’s grumpy, short-tempered, perpetually broody, and makes his disdain for human partners abundantly clear from day one. 🦇But Finn has a way with words and an unshakeable optimism that slowly chips away at Marcus’s icy exterior, even if the vampire swears he’s not warming up to his irritatingly cheerful partner. What Marcus doesn’t know is that Finn didn’t join the Vampire Related Crimes unit simply because he was tired of being a homicide detective. There’s someone after him—someone who has already taken too much and threatens to take everything if Finn doesn’t find help. Alice Winters, known for her humor-filled paranormal romances, delivers a slow-burn romance that pairs a sunshine human with a grumpy ancient vampire in the most delightful way. 💙

Marcus was supposed to be just a means to an end, a powerful ally who could help Finn survive whatever—or whoever—is hunting him. But as they work cases together, navigating the dangerous intersection between human and vampire worlds, Marcus becomes so much more than protection. He becomes essential. Finn can’t imagine his life without the cranky vampire who’s slowly letting him past those formidable walls, revealing glimpses of the man beneath the fangs and centuries of carefully maintained distance. ✨

From Marcus’s perspective, the moment the pesky human walked through that door, his instinct was to get rid of him. Humans don’t belong in vampire units—it’s too dangerous, too risky, and Marcus has enough on his plate between work and his dog. But as he gets to know this stubborn, charming man who wins over nearly everyone he meets, Marcus realizes Finn isn’t as naive as he initially assumed. In fact, Finn might be exactly what Marcus needed to remember there’s more to existence than solitary work and coming home to an empty house. When a group arises threatening to disrupt the hard-won alliance between humans and vampires, Finn shows Marcus just how strong that bond can be—and when threats hit closer to home, Marcus discovers he’ll do absolutely anything to protect what’s his. 🌙

Why this delights: Winters serves up the perfect blend of humor, heart, and paranormal mystery with a grumpy/sunshine dynamic that sizzles. First in the VRC series, this M/M romance will appeal to fans of Charlie Cochet’s THIRDS series or Hailey Turner’s Soulbound series who love their vampires protective and their humans fearless.

When hope fades, darkness spreads, and suddenly the rules that governed civilization no longer matter. Without warning, a cutting-edge satellite system designed to harness solar energy catastrophically misfires, unleashing focused beams of pure solar fury that ignite cities in seconds, obliterate power grids across entire continents, and kill billions of people in mere hours. From 4-million-copy bestselling author Mike Kraus and acclaimed thriller writer Justin Bell comes a harrowing tale of survival when humanity’s greatest technological achievement becomes its worst nightmare. ☀️In the quiet suburbs of Pennsylvania, Sarah Kent and her daughter Emma barely escape with their lives as everything around them—homes, cars, trees, people—is instantly turned to ash and cinder. The world they knew vanishes in a firestorm of misdirected solar energy, leaving them huddled in their basement with nowhere safe to turn and no idea if anyone else survived. As smoke fills the air and the temperature becomes unbearable, Sarah faces an impossible reality: she must create shelter and find safety for Emma in a world that’s literally burning around them, with no help coming and no guarantee they’ll survive another day. 🔥

Meanwhile, deep beneath the Rocky Mountains, Rick Kent has been working a routine mining job, isolated from the surface and unaware that anything is wrong. When he finally emerges late at night, exhausted and ready to head home, he discovers that civilization has collapsed during his absence. The world above is unrecognizable—burning, dark, and deadly silent except for the crackle of flames and distant screams. Now Rick faces the ultimate struggle: not just survival in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but somehow crossing a continent torn apart by fire and chaos to reach his wife and daughter, assuming they’re still alive. The journey ahead might very well be impossible. ⛰️

At NASA’s headquarters in Maryland, the surviving members of the team that helped launch the doomed Umbra satellite program are shell-shocked and facing an agonizing decision. Do they flee like everyone else, trying to save themselves and their families from the continuing devastation? Or do they stay and attempt to fix the Umbra system before it can destroy what scattered pieces of civilization still remain? Every hour they delay means more death, but fixing the problem might be beyond their capabilities—and even attempting it could cost them their lives. 🛰️

What makes this pulse-pound: Bell and Kraus deliver relentless disaster thriller action across multiple storylines that converge toward a desperate fight for humanity’s survival. Perfect for fans of A.G. Riddle’s Solar War or Bobby Akart’s Asteroid series who crave realistic catastrophe scenarios and the resilience of the human spirit when everything falls apart.