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June 2026
June Releases  
Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews
Road Trip
by Mary Kay Andrews

New from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint and Hello, Summer. Pack your bags for a summer journey shaped by family secrets, long-buried history, and charming men with Irish accents. 
Stuart Woods' Deep Water by Brett Battles
Stuart Woods' Deep Water
by Brett Battles

In the latest action-packed adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington must avenge attacks on two of his dear friends. 
A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict
A Pair of Aces
by Marie Benedict

A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law--a prosecutor and a madam--who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian. 
Whisper Creek: A Thriller by Allison Brennan
Whisper Creek
by Allison Brennan

New York Times bestseller Allison Brennan delivers a pulse-pounding thriller about one family fighting for their land against both human enemies and Mother Nature. 
Clive Cussler Cold Fire by Graham Brown
Clive Cussler Cold Fire
by Graham Brown

When a NATO weapon that could ensure peace or start World War Three vanishes in the Arctic, Kurt Austin and NUMA race to recover it before it falls into enemy hands in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the grand master of adventure Clive Cussler.
Enter the Nightmare by Jayne Castle
Enter the Nightmare
by Jayne Castle

Nightmares become real when a woman trying to rebuild her life enters the Hotel of Dreams in this exhilarating Harmony novel by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Castle. 
Birds of Prey by null
Birds of Prey
by Harlen Coben (Editor) and C.J Box (Editor)  

The world's greatest thriller writers prove they're up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection. It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story. Contributors include: Tess Gerritsen, C.J. Box, Kathy Reichs, Ace Atkins, Heather Graham, S.A. Cosby, Hank Phillippi, Ryan Robert, Dugoni, Allison Brennan, Gregg Hurwitz, and Kelley Armstrong 
A River Red with Blood: A Thriller by John Connolly
A River Red with Blood
by John Connolly

Two intertwined disappearances leave a rural community in shock in the latest gripping Charlie Parker novel from New York Times bestselling author John Connolly.
Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages by Jenny Colgan
Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages
by Jenny Colgan

This summer, escape to the Seaside Cottages in the Scottish isles with this delightful mother-daughter story about second chances in love, life, and home renovations, by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
The Burning Side
by Sarah Damoff

From the author of The Bright Years comes a family saga suffused with humor, longing, and heartbreak.The Burning Side is about what we inherit and what we choose, about forgiveness and the ache of being known. It is, above all, about the meaning of home and the costs of long love.
Storm Tide by Paul Doiron
Storm Tide
by Paul Doiron

Game Warden Mike Bowditch investigates a series of brutal killings during a life-changing year in Storm Tide, the harrowing new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author Paul Doiron. 
Keep Them Close by David Ellis
Keep Them Close
by David Ellis

From the bestselling author of Look Closer comes a new domestic thriller about betrayal and murder inside one twisted family. 
Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood
Romantic Hero
by Kirsty Greenwood

 #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Golden Summer. A heartbroken romance novelist is forced to address her writer's block when the villainous cowboy character from her books shows up in the real world, desperately in need of his own Happily Ever After. . . from the bestselling author of GMA book club pick The Love of My Afterlife. 
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
Villa Coco
by Andrew Sean Greer

Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less, showcases his wit, sophistication, and deep knowledge of focaccia in this tale of a young man who takes an unspecified job with a charismatic elderly Baronessa at her crumbling villa in the Tuscan hills. 
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
The Shampoo Effect
by Jenny Jackson

An ambitious young woman insinuates herself into a tight-knit social set, shaking up friendships and marriages in a small seaside town. A frothy novel of love, money, sex, and friendship, from the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street.
Not What It Seems by Lisa Jackson
Not What It Seems
by Lisa Jackson

Bestselling author Lisa Jackson brings her own brand of Southern Gothic back to the Spanish moss-draped shade of Savannah and the swampy marshes of Lowcountry Georgia, as crime writer Nikki Gillette and her husband, Detective Pierce Reed, race to expose an obsessive killer with an enigmatic M.O.
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
It Could Have Been Her
by Lisa Jewell

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell brings her signature dark, atmospheric suspense and sharp acuity to this new psychological thriller about a lost dog, a missing woman, and a mysterious house.
Wait and See by Iris Johansen
Wait and See
by Iris Johansen

Investigator Kendra Michaels--formerly blind and now with uniquely insightful observational skills in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes--returns in this action-packed novel from the #1 New York Times and Edgar Award-winning writing duo Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen. 
Someone Else's Husband by Kimberly McCreight
Someone Else's Husband
by Kimberly McCreight

New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight delivers a tour de force of character-driven suspense: the story of two women whose secrets and desires entrap them in a deadly love triangle. 
Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore
Down with the Shipmans
by Meg Mitchell Moore

From the bestselling author of Mansion Beach, a summery drama following three sisters who return to their childhood home, each with their own secret, perfect for readers of Sandwich and Pineapple Street.
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Whistler
by Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett returns with a powerful novel about the choices we make and the ones that are made for us. After reuniting with a prominent figure from her past, Daphne confronts life's impermanence and the beauty of connection in Whistler: A Novel.
Rocket's Red Glare: A Thriller by James Patterson
Rocket's Red Glare
by James Patterson

They're ex-Special Forces. They're on American soil. Their code name is Rocket's Red Glare. After a murder on American soil, a group of ex-Special Forces officers tackle a national crisis in James Patterson’s latest thriller with retired Army sergeant Matt Eversmann.
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
The Someday Garden
by Ashley Poston

The new head gardener at the enchanting Lilymoor House stumbles upon a secret garden . . . with a mysterious man trapped inside, in the next magical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love and The Seven Year Slip. 
Until Midnight by Luanne Rice
Until Midnight
by Luanne Rice

When lies and betrayals are exposed, the perfect wedding becomes a nightmare in a gripping novel of psychological suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of Last Night and The Shadow Box.
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
Daughters of the Sun and Moon
by Lisa See

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa See draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and, eventually, thrive, despite all odds.
Weddings by Danielle Steel
Weddings
by Danielle Steel

When a wedding dress designer's daughter becomes engaged, it raises issues of love, safety, and second chances for all the women in her family in this powerful novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. 
Choke Point: A Thriller by Brad Thor
Choke Point
by Brad Thor

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor thrills with his new summer blockbuster. Scott Harvath and his team are called to track down a former teammate in China, but their assignment reveals a harrowing discovery that could bring about America's collapse. 
The Rainy Day Bookshop by Raeanne Thayne
The Rainy Day Bookshop
by Raeanne Thayne

Rosie Lucas's life is full. In the best way. With Emma and her 3-year old daughter, Olive, back home, Rosie has a partner for The Rainy Day Bookshop, the family business, and a chance to fix the past.
When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams
When You Loved Me
by Beatriz Williams

A young widow returns to her late father's New England estate, only to be drawn into the hunt for the rumored pirate treasure that consumed his life, in this thrilling and moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers. 
Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver
Harvest Season
by Brynne Weaver

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes the second book in the devilishly steamy Seasons of Carnage trilogy, where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense--and where love is ripe for ruin.
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