12 New Releases // July 2026
The 12 new releases was supposed to help me with not buying as many books. I did not factor in becoming a kindle girlie (more on that to come) or manga releases… bugger.
If this is the first post you have come across, and you don’t know why I started doing 12 new releases, please read January’s blog post.
Here are the 12 July releases I am most excited for…
I have included the title, author and synopsis of the books in the image above, below:
Reasons to Be Loved by You by Hannah Brown
“Former pageant queen Nikki Bennet is ready for a relaxing Georgia summer to heal from a very public, nationally televised heartbreak. Instead, she walks right into a family crisis: her younger brother is rushing to marry her ex-fiancé’s ex-girlfriend. Determined to stop the impending disaster, Nikki forms a secret alliance with the bride’s quirky, noncommittal brother, Nate. As they scheme to derail the wedding, the fake-alliance sparks a real, undeniable chemistry. What starts as a convenient distraction soon spirals into a secret fling that challenges. Everything Nikki knows about love, perfectionism, and her own family’s hidden secrets.”
Into The Fading Twilight by Catherine Cowles
“After surviving a harrowing year in captivity, Nova Monroe returns to Starlight Grove a changed woman. Chasing adrenaline through cliff diving and mountain biking, she rushes headlong into danger just to outrun her dark memories. But she can’t outrun Kol Archer. A rugged Forest Service investigator and single dad who refuses to let her face the shadows alone. When Nova needs a place to stay, Kol steps in to protect her. As they navigate the rugged terrain of trauma and healing, an intense, unstoppable connection sparks between them. But Nova’s return has caught the attention of someone dangerous who isn’t ready to let her go.”
Habits of The Sea by Shea Ernshaw
“The legend begins when a violent storm tears a Scottish estate from the coast, sending it adrift into the Atlantic. Decades later, twelve-year-old Ellie Mills discovers the fabled floating island off Nova Scotia. Finding the grieving Clay Lockhart still living in his weatherworn farmhouse. But overnight, the island vanishes, leaving Ellie to question her own sanity. Years later, the island resurfaces. Now a grown woman, Ellie returns to uncover the truth, only to find something impossible. Clay hasn’t aged a single day. Bound by a mysterious connection that defies science, Ellie must choose between the comfort of certainty, and a life shaped by impossible wonder.”
Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die by Mallory Arnold
“When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover they are all dating the same man, they decide to team up and get even. Together, they lure their cheating boyfriend to a romantic getaway at a secluded cabin atop a snow-covered mountain. Planning the ultimate payback. But the harmless prank takes a terrifying turn when the boyfriend is found dead. Suddenly stranded by a brutal blizzard, the three women find themselves trapped with a corpse. As isolation sets in, suspicion grows, and dark, hidden motives begin to unravel. They must quickly figure out if the killer is standing right beside them, or if something far more sinister is lurking in the freezing wilderness.“
Scary Movie Night by Miranda Smith
“Newly single Tippi is ready for a fresh start after escaping a controlling relationship. To celebrate her thirty-fifth birthday and her newfound freedom, her friends throw her a lavish, horror-movie-themed party at a secluded mansion. Complete with iconic costumes. But the celebration turns sinister when Tippi receives a text from her toxic ex-fiancé. Threatening to expose a dark secret she thought was buried forever. When party guests begin to vanish one by one, Tippi’s night becomes a living nightmare. With the chilling realization that the killer is disguised as a guest inside the house, she must figure out who she can trust.”
Summerween by Joss Wood
“Wren Dunlop’s summer goals are incredibly simple. Hide out from a viral public disaster, sip rosé by the lake, and swear off men forever. But her plans are hilariously derailed when her godmother, who happens to be a part-time witch and the town’s mayor, ropes her into teaching dance for the local “Summerween” spectacular. Suddenly, Wren is navigating a potentially haunted dance studio. And, trying desperately to ignore the mysterious new guy in town, Dane Trafford. Set against a backdrop of festive watermelon jack-o’-lanterns, bonfire wishes, and glowing fairy lights, Wren and Dane are forced into close proximity. As late-night confessions spark a real connection, they might just discover that the true magic of Solstice Springs has nothing to do with the supernatural.”
Return To Sender by Stephanie Parente
“Since the loss of her father, Violet has put her own life on pause to parent her moody teenage sister, Phoebe. But when a mysterious, decades-old undelivered love letter arrives at their apartment, Phoebe becomes obsessed with finding the author. The search leads them to Dex, the elusive, grumpy son of the letters writer, who wants absolutely nothing to do with their quest. Through some wildly unhinged persuasion, Violet and Phoebe manage to rope Dex into a cross-country road trip to deliver the note in person. What starts as a reckless plan to bring Phoebe back to life turns into a transformative journey. As the miles fly by, Violet finds herself falling for Dex, but there’s a catch… He might still be in love with the letters original recipient.”
Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead
“When a series of powerful men are found dead across Los Angeles, the police set their sights on rising pop star Scout Sage. Scout is already drowning in scandal, a collapsing career, and the haunting, unresolved death of her sister. Assigned to the high-profile case is Detective Grey Holloway. An investigator whose own troubled past makes her determined to uncover the truth. As Grey digs past the Hollywood glitz, she uncovers whispers of a covert sisterhood known as the “Hot Girl Murder Club.” Composed of ambitious, wronged women climbing the entertainment industry ranks. This group is done waiting for a broken justice system, and is taking matters into their own hands.”
Married With Benefits by Ellie Palmer
“When Lainey accidentally squats her way into legal ownership of a notorious, architecturally famous house, she thinks she’s finally found her ticket out of her small hometown. There’s just one massive catch… the surrounding lakeside estate belongs to Elliot Hodges. A brilliant, brooding architect who happens to be her sworn enemy. Because of a legal stalemate, neither can sell or rent the property without the other’s consent. To break the deadlock, Elliot proposes an unconventional deal: a marriage of convenience. In exchange for health insurance, Lainey will let him rent the house until he can buy her out. It’s supposed to be a strict business transaction. But living under the same roof changes everything. As their connection deepens and the divorce deadline approaches, Lainey faces a terrifying choice: walk away or risk her heart.”
How (Not) To Renovate A Haunted House by Jenny L. Howe
“Amity Callaway is utterly exhausted from being labeled the “weird girl.” When her recently divorced mother moves them across the country to the quirky town of Harlow’s Rest, Massachusetts, Amity hopes it’s her chance for a totally fresh start. There’s just one problem: their absolute disaster of a new fixer-upper is rumored to be haunted. Enter Theo Hargrave, an enthusiastic amateur ghost hunter and the son of the local general contractor. Armed with an EMF reader, Theo is determined to prove the supernatural exists. While Amity is determined to debunk it, even if she’s highly distracted by how cute he is. But when the home renovations fall apart under bizarre circumstances, the two strike a deal. Theo’s family will help fix the house if Amity helps investigate its ghostly secrets.”
Not That Kind Of Proposal by Victoria Lavine
“Gracie Holland can plan the perfect wedding, but her own love life is a disaster. After a devastating breakup, she rebuilt her life as the lead wedding planner at Larkwood, an ivy-covered estate where she also lives. But when her beloved boss passes away, Gracie’s world is upended. Enter Jude Larkwood, a cynical, love-allergic divorce lawyer who inherits the estate and is determined to sell both her workplace and her home. Jude cleans up romantic wrecks for a living and has no interest in keeping a wedding venue. However, his grandmother left the property’s guest cottage to Gracie. Desperate to save Larkwood, Gracie makes a high-stakes bet. If Jude helps her coordinate her own ex’s shotgun wedding, she will prove the estate’s value. If she fails, she’ll sell him her cottage.”
Daybreak by Autumn Woods
“Ophelia Winters originally came to the elite Scottish Highlands campus with a single goal… destroy Alex Corbeau-Green and his powerful family. Instead, she fell hopelessly in love with him. But following an unthinkable betrayal and the sudden disappearance of Alex’s father, their world is shattered. Alex flees back to New York, desperate to salvage his empire and forget their bond. Leaving a reeling Ophelia behind under a watchful, dangerous eye. The separation doesn’t last long. When a sadistic, anonymous tormentor threatens to expose evidence linking Ophelia and Alex to a campus murder, the estranged lovers are forced to unite against a common enemy. To survive, they must navigate a web of deadly threats. And ultimately decide if they can ever repair the trust they broke.”
And that is a very Halloween looking month of releases. Good thing we have Summerween!
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