12 New Releases // September 2026
September has so many new releases; whittling them down to 12 was tough. I fear this is the month that will make me bankrupt…
For September, I picked….
I have included the title, author and synopsis of the books in the image above, below…
The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig
Aisling Cathedral lies in ruins, and Traum is under the control of a king determined to strengthen his grip on the kingdom. Sybil Delling, now held captive and forced into a life she never wanted, is determined to find a way to bring down Benji’s power. No matter what it costs her. As a series of tournaments are held throughout the kingdom, a mysterious competitor begins attracting attention. He has no name, no memories and an unsettling connection to the world around him. But he may be exactly what Sybil needs. As old stories, faith and power become increasingly intertwined, Sybil must decide how far she is willing to go to change the fate of Traum.
Meet Cute Magic by Morgan Elizabeth
Rosie Mayfield has achieved one of her biggest dreams; she owns a bookshop in the cosy magical town of Heartwood Hollow. Unfortunately, her other dream, finding love, seems impossible thanks to a family curse that leaves her destined for heartbreak. Determined to change her fate, Rosie turns to an unusual solution and summons the ghost of the warlock responsible for the curse. There is just one problem: completing the magic requires help from his grandson, Jack Haggerty. Jack owns the gaming shop across the street and has never been particularly fond of Rosie. Considering her chaotic and infuriating nature. But when they’re forced to work together, Jack finds himself pulled into a magical world he never believed existed. Between spells, ghosts, a meddling cat and undeniable chemistry, Rosie and Jack may discover that breaking a curse isn’t the only thing they have to worry about.
Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood
Sage Hemlock has spent years trying to distance herself from the magic she was born with. After all, magic has brought her more heartache than happiness, and she would much rather spend her days running the local museum, surrounded by books and her cat, than dealing with the coven. But Sage’s quiet life is turned upside down when a mysterious historical book accidentally unleashes a curse. Suddenly, fairy-tale magic is spilling into the real world. Strange things are happening around town, and her friend and co-worker Casimir is beginning to look suspiciously like a handsome prince. With the coven closing in and the curse growing more dangerous. Sage has no choice but to confront the powers she has spent so long rejecting and uncover the secrets hidden within the mysterious book.
A Witch in Notting Hill by Alexandra Paige
Willow James has two very different lives. By day, she is a rising Hollywood actress. Secretly, she is a witch who has never been particularly confident in her magical abilities. When a spell goes spectacularly wrong, Willow finds herself travelling from Los Angeles to London, in search of a way to fix the problem. Her search leads her to Coven & Codex, an occult bookshop in Notting Hill. There, she meets its handsome but decidedly sceptical owner, Oliver Hadley. Oliver doesn’t believe in magic, making him an unlikely partner for Willow’s mission.But the two soon find themselves working together as they search London for the ingredients and knowledge they need. Along the way, their journey takes them through magical mishaps, unexpected friendships and some very complicated feelings. With cosy witchy magic, London settings and a grumpy-meets-sunshine romance, this is a charming autumnal read.
Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia
Griffin Harvey is a famous singer-songwriter who would much rather avoid the spotlight. Struggling to write his next album while adjusting to life as a single father, he certainly isn’t looking for anything else to complicate his already chaotic world. Beverly, meanwhile, works behind the scenes creating children’s television. She is determined to save the beloved show she has poured everything into after its funding disappears. When an unexpected television appearance brings the two together, their chemistry quickly catches people’s attention. Griffin sees an opportunity to get his creativity flowing again. While Beverly desperately needs a way to bring new life to her show. Soon, Griffin and his young daughter are hiding out in Beverly’s cosy mountain hometown as the pair work together. But with three months to accomplish their goals, neither expects their professional partnership to become something much more personal.
Practically Magic by Jen Calonita
Kat Hadley comes from a long line of witches. But despite her family’s magical history, she has never felt particularly confident with her powers. Especially when it comes to love. Every Halloween, the Hadley family is responsible for protecting their small town of Mystic Hollow with a powerful spell. And this year Kat is expected to help keep the tradition alive. Unfortunately, things quickly go wrong when Kat discovers that her older sister Harriet has secretly placed a curse on her love life. Furious and overwhelmed, Kat loses control of her magic. Setting off a chain reaction that causes spells throughout Mystic Hollow to start behaving in very unexpected ways. With the barrier between the magical and mortal worlds beginning to weaken, the sisters must put aside their differences and work together. Before Halloween turns into a supernatural disaster. Along the way, Kat also has to figure out which feelings are real, and which might simply be magic.
We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman
When a body is discovered outside a beautiful villa in the Italian hills, complete with a threatening note signed by a mysterious man, Amy, Rosie and Steve finally have the kind of case their new investigative agency was created to solve. Their client has his own reasons for avoiding the police, leaving the unlikely trio to uncover the truth themselves. What initially appears to be a straightforward murder investigation soon becomes considerably more complicated. A collection of suspicious characters enters the picture. Among them are a notorious Swedish criminal, a formidable business rival and a mysterious ex-wife. But none seem quite as straightforward as they first appear. As Amy, Rosie and Steve follow the trail from Italy to Barcelona, Palm Springs and back home to Steve’s village, they find themselves chasing a killer. Who seems to know exactly how to stay one step ahead.
Blue Jean Summer by Maggie Gates
Hayes Wilder has a problem: if he wants to save his grandfather’s beloved estate, he needs to get married. Returning to Honey Hollow after years away, Hayes discovers that the family property comes with unexpected conditions. Leaving him with very little time to find a solution. Then he reconnects with Catherine Foster, his childhood crush and the former Honey Hollow girl who has since become Miss Virginia. Catherine has problems of her own, including significant debts following her mother’s death. And the two quickly realise they might be able to help each other. They agree to a marriage of convenience that should solve both of their problems, at least on paper. But pretending to be newlyweds in a small town where everyone knows everyone is harder than expected. Especially with Hayes’s family watching closely. As they spend more time together, the line between pretending and something genuine begins to blur.
Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison
Darcy Moore is tired of being associated with death. Unfortunately, that’s rather difficult when you’re the Grim Reaper. Sent to collect souls, Darcy has grown increasingly uncomfortable with the role she has been given. She decides she doesn’t want her next assignment to end the way it normally would. Gabriel Aetos, meanwhile, is a protective guardian angel determined to keep his corner of the world safe. When Darcy arrives at his faded seaside bar, he immediately sees her as a threat. Darcy is determined to prove that she isn’t the villain he believes her to be. While Gabriel is equally determined to keep the people he protects out of harm’s way. Forced into proximity, the unlikely pair discover that their opposing views of life, death and duty aren’t the only things drawing them together.
The Pumpkin Bride by Fiona Buttercup
Princess Marigold has spent years trying to move on from the love she lost. But an arranged marriage to the vain and ambitious Prince Crispin is hardly the future she wants. When she finally decides to escape, she finds refuge in an unlikely place: a secluded pumpkin farm deep in the forest. Run by a mysterious and rather grumpy orc named Jask Bone-Cracker. Jask has spent years hiding away from the world, living quietly on his farm while carrying a secret of his own. As autumn settles over Harvest Hollow. Marigold begins to discover that there is far more to the intimidating orc than meets the eye. Between pumpkin pies, magical curses and an unwanted prince determined to get his way, the pair find themselves drawn into a story of second chances, hidden identities and a love that may not be as lost as Marigold once believed.
Fall Me Maybe by Laney Hatcher
Dating in Cozy Creek isn’t going particularly well. Determined to find her happily ever after, a small-town woman throws herself into the world of dating apps. Only to encounter a string of disastrous first dates, ghosting and disappointment. Then there’s Noah, the ride-share driver she keeps finding herself spending time with. What starts as a simple friendship gradually becomes something much harder to ignore. Especially when she realises she might actually be looking forward to her dating disasters because they give her an excuse to see him again. Noah is guarded, quietly charming and much more complicated than he first appears. And there is clearly something about his life in Cozy Creek that he isn’t telling her. As their friendship develops, she has to decide whether to keep searching for the perfect stranger or take a chance on the man who has been right there all along.
Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
Return to the world of the Empyrean Series for a collection of thirteen stories set within the world of Basgiath War College. Threshing Day offers readers the chance to revisit some of the series’ most memorable characters and dragons. Exploring moments and perspectives that add to the world of dragon riders, military training and dangerous magic. Across the collection, the stories shine a light on different characters and experiences. Offering glimpses into the people behind the larger events of the series. With the brutal world of Basgiath as its backdrop, these stories bring together friendship, romance, rivalry, danger and the powerful bonds between riders and dragons.
Pretty much this want list is already pre-ordered / bought! Are any of these on your list?
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