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Fantasy and Science Fiction August 2026 |
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| To Cage a Wild Bird by Brooke FastTo protect her younger brother, bounty hunter Raven Thorne let herself get arrested to join him in Endlock, Dividium's brutal prison where the rich can pay to hunt inmates for sport. With danger around every corner, Raven will have to decide if destroying the system is worth risking their lives -- and if she should trust the prison guard with nebulous motivations. This steamy dystopian romance teeming with intrigue will be a hit with fans of Ariel Sullivan's Conform. |
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Henry Tudor Must Die
by Jillian Laine
One queen exiled. Another headed for the gallows. Both hungry for revenge. England's most infamous queens unite in vengeance against Henry VIII. Anne Boleyn is going to die, and neither her cleverness nor her witchery can save her. So when her late rival, Catalina de Aragon, miraculously appears in her cell at the Tower of London on the eve of her execution, very much alive and offering a daring escape plan, no one is more surprised than Anne. Lina doesn't have Anne's magic-but she has just as much hate for England's wretched king. Severed from her daughter and stripped of all her influence, Lina breathes only for the Hellebore Sisterhood, a clandestine and powerful society with a vested interest in keeping both queens alive...and using their particular skills to advance womankind. Anne and Lina's old rivalries pale in comparison to a common enemy. And they're not alone: Anna von Kleve, Kat Howard, and even Catherine Parr all have their own bones to pick with the king. One by one, they capture their pawns, infiltrating the court, and eliminating the men who plotted against them. Always inching closer to their true target... And they want his head-- Provided by publisher.
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| The Winged Game by Sophie KimIn this romantasy-sports mashup, a downtrodden former athlete must team up with -- and fake a romance with -- the player who destroyed her career in order to have any hope of regaining her stardom. When the beasts that they play on start falling ill, an investigation into the cause may bring the two rivals even closer. For fans of: unconventional and unique romantic genre blends with snarky, likeable characters and slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance. |
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An Infinite Love Story by Chanel CleetonCleeton's ability to pull readers in quickly and deeply through her storytelling makes her a go-to author for an immersive reading experience. ...Vivian and Joe's love is unforgettable, and so is Cleeton's writing.* When an astronaut is lost in space, his wife relives their epic love as she attempts to unravel what truly happened to him, in this sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes.When Joe Mitchell launches into space, the world is watching. It's 1968, and the country waits with anticipation and excitement for another successful mission, another celebration as America sets its sights on the Moon. And then comes the knock at the door. Joe Mitchell's spacecraft has lost contact. He and his fellow astronauts onboard are feared to be dead. It's his wife Vivian's worst nightmare come to life, her grief suddenly taking center stage as the nation waits and mourns. In her quiet moments, Vivian relives their memorable story, unable to accept that this is the end to a love that felt as though it was written in the stars. As the investigation surrounding Joe's lost spacecraft intensifies and the mishap is written off as an operator error, Vivian is determined to clear her husband's name and uncover the mystery of what happened in space. When someone starts sending Vivian messages--messages she believes only Joe could send--she begins to wonder if their love is stronger than space and time, and she'll do whatever it takes to bring her husband back to her.
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Daggerbound by T. KingfisherLearned Edmund, a disillusioned scholar, is transporting yet another precious relic from one stuffy temple to a different stuffy temple. Another great adventure for the ages... But when Edmund is set upon by bandits, in desperation, he breaks the cardinal rule and grabs for the relic, an ancient sword. To his surprise, instead of unsheathing a rusty, ancient weapon, an alarmingly handsome man appears, wielding daggers of blue steel and cutting the thieves down. This man is the Dervish, an immortal warrior who's been trapped for centuries in a sword of enchanted steel, and is angry as hell about it. He hates the curse that put him there, and he wants to hate Edmund, just as he has hated every wielder before him. But the damned scholar is just so sweet and clever and kind. And while the Dervish may be able to protect Edmund from bandits, cultists, dragons, and strange inhuman diplomats, he may find it much harder to protect his own heart.
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How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days
by Jessie Sylva
A halfling and a goblin must learn to love each other despite their differences in this cozy fantasy romance, brimming with warmth and popular romance tropes--perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop. What if cottagecore and goblincore fell in love? When a halfling, Pansy, and a goblin, Ren, each think they've inherited the same cottage, they make a bargain: they'll live in the house together and whoever is driven out first forfeits their ownership. Amidst forced proximity and cultural misunderstandings, the two begin to fall in love. But when the cottage--and their communities--are threatened by a common enemy, the duo must learn to trust each other, and convince goblins and halflings to band together to oust a tall intruder. Cozy, heartfelt, and deeply satisfying. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) An adorable story that will fulfill your cottagecore dreams. --M. Stevenson, author of Behooved Cozy fantasy lovers will tuck into this lovely story and want to savor every last morsel. --J. Penner, author of A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER A wonderful and charming treasure of a book that will warm your heart --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop Featured tropes: Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Grumpy sunshine Opposites attract There's only one bed
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| The Door in Penrose Forest by Sean David RobinsonIn 1997, Nico accompanied his mother on a butterfly research trip; he watched as she walked through the forest to a mysterious mansion, stepped through a magical door, and never came back. Twenty years later Nico has returned home, seeking answers as he deals with his father's ailing health. This haunting and atmospheric historical science fiction story spanning multiple timelines will intrigue fans of Emet North's In Universes. |
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The Antiquarian's Object of Desire
by India Holton
When two history professors and best friends are forced to fake hate to protect their reputations, chaos ensues, in this rollicking historical-fantasy rom-com. Magical-antiques experts Amelia Tarrant and Caleb Sterling have been best friends forever, although lately each has begun secretly wishing for more than friendship. But when rumors about their relationship spread, they're forced to fake being enemies to protect their reputations and keep their jobs. The resulting arguments spark havoc across Oxford University, and when they cause an explosion while fighting over a magical antique, it's the final straw for their exasperated faculty head. He dispatches them to a job in Cumbria where even they can't get into trouble. It proves just how wrong one man can be. In a stormbound old-manor house, Amelia and Caleb face magical mayhem and rampaging ghosts that make the previous havoc look mild in comparison. Most troublesome of all, though, is the secret of how they feel about each other. When it comes to tackling deadly antiques, hiding the truth in their hearts could destroy them for real-- Provided by publisher.
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Sublimation
by Isabel J. Kim
An instant USA Today Bestseller A LibraryReads Bonus Pick One of the most anticipated books of Summer, according to The New York Times, USA Today, NPR, Forbes, and many more With starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and BookList A mind bending thriller about personhood, homeland nostalgia, global migration, and all forms of alienation. --R. F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Yellowface One of the best debuts of the year. --John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Starter VillainDoppelg ngers, corporate intrigue, heartbreak, betrayal, and the harsh permanence of the border: Sublimation is a thrilling and provocative debut for fans of Severance that asks what you'd sacrifice for a different life from award-winning author Isabel J. Kim. The border cuts you in two. When you immigrate, you leave a copy of yourself behind, an instance. One person enters their new country; the other stays trapped at home. Some instances keep in touch, call each other daily, keep their lives and minds in sync in the hopes of reintegrating and resuming a life as one person. Others, like Soyoung Rose Kang, leave home at ten years old and never speak to their other selves again. Rose, in America, never imagined going back to Korea until her grandfather died and her Korean instance called her home for the funeral. She doesn't know that Soyoung plans to steal her body and her life. How far would you go to live the choice you didn't make? After Sublimation, the immigrant story will never be the same. --Junot D az, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
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Nemesis Mine: A Romance of Nemeses to Lovers
by Amy Archer
Charming, clever, romantic, and fun, but most of all, filled with tremendous heart. You're in for a treat -- Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopA not-so-evil villain strikes a deal with a not-quite-perfect hero to fake a feud, boost their reputations . . . and try not to fall in love in the process--in this hilarious, tender, sexy, and outrageously fun romp that blends the humor of Assistant to the Villain with the unforgettable romance of Heated Rivalry and the cozy fantasy vibes of Legends & Lattes.Fake nemeses. It's a dastardly plan that can't go wrong... until love crashes the act.Nobody is more surprised than Cyrus to learn that he's no longer considered the greatest villain in the land of Athaca. Sure, he's lying about the fact that his magical power is making flowers grow. And maybe lately he's spent more time embroidering pillowcases than tormenting the locals. But that doesn't mean he's ready to be yesterday's evil news.Enter the hero Maximillian: the realm's golden boy, complete with a blinding smile, chiseled abs, and an infuriating habit of spreading hope and joy. (Gross.) If Cyrus wants to be taken seriously, he'll have to take this guy down.But Maximillian isn't quite as perfect as he seems. When he proposes a scheme to fake an epic rivalry and increase their fame, Cyrus can't resist. Stage the battles, soak up the spotlight, share the spoils--it's a villainously good marketing plan.There's just one hitch. Pretending to hate your nemesis becomes a lot harder when you start falling for them instead.Nemesis Mine is a wickedly funny, steamy, and big-hearted rom-com set in a cozy fantasy world, featuring: A gleefully villainous protagonist with the comedic flair of Megamind and The GrinchAn irreverent take on a fantasy kingdom for fans of Shrek and The Princess BrideEnemies to reluctant allies to lovers (M/M)Ye Olde Heated Rivalry for those who love a twist on fake rivals/secret relationshipBlack cat/golden retriever energyDagger to the throat momentsFalling for the hot* villain (*added by request of Cyrus)Touch him and die
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