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New Adult Fiction and Nonficiton Books December 2025 Part 2 |
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A Wild Card Kiss
by Lauren Blakely
#1 New York Times bestseller Lauren Blakely charms with a sexy, flirty sports romcom featuring a pro football single dad who's never forgotten a red-hot kiss from years ago. Now the object of his memories is a jilted bride determined to make a new start.For Katie Madigan--who catches her groom kissing another woman just minutes before they head to the altar--there's nothing more apt than ditching the whole event for a drink at the bowling alley bar down the street. She's just about had enough of men altogether when in walks a deliciously charming local football hero, Harlan Taylor--the perfect distraction for Katie's heartbreak.
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Almost One Night Stand
by A. J. Pine
Craving a fresh start, Haddie Martin trades life in Chicago for a teaching gig in the quirky small town of Summertown, IL. But when she stops in a hotel to rest for the night, she locks eyes with a painfully handsome, nameless stranger who would make the perfect one-night stand. Only...she chickens out at the last minute and disappears. Never expecting to see the man again, Haddie leaves her embarrassing exit in the rear view and drives straight to her new home. She arrives only to find out, thanks to her new landlord, that her apartment has been double rented, and of course, the other tenant is none other than Levi Rourke, the gorgeous man Haddie bailed on just the other night. If only an apartment was the only thing they had to share... Little did Haddie know, she'd be working daily with her almost-hookup on the school soccer field-him as the coach for the boys team and her for the girls. The spark they both feel might be more than passion. If Levi wasn't set to leave as soon as the school year is up, maybe it could be love-- Provided by publisher.
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Bed Chemistry
by Elizabeth McKenzie
One bed. One (very awkward) shared past. What could go wrong? With a fun and steamy twist on the only-one-bed trope, this debut contemporary romance will delight fans of The Love Hypothesis and The Paradise Problem. Chemistry teacher Ashleigh Hutchinson knows better than anyone that love and lust don't mix. The feelings come from different hormones, they trigger different responses, and they demand different reactions. Which is why she doesn't date. She hooks up. No catching-of-feels required. When Ashleigh is fired from her job without notice, she signs up to participate in a month-long sleep study, which will pay her enough to cover rent while she job hunts. It seems easy enough--until she walks into the clinic and finds herself staring right into the gorgeous eyes of Xander Miller, the only man to have ever tempted her to abandon her no relationships rule. When Xander and Ashleigh realize the study is only looking for couples, they agree to pretend to be together--which means sleeping in the same bed every night for the next few weeks. How hard can it be to keep their cool under the covers? With steamy will they or won't they tension and plenty of hilariously awkward moments, Bed Chemistry is sure to appeal to fans of Christina Lauren, Ali Hazelwood, and Meghan Quinn.
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Chasing the Ring: Deluxe Limited Edition
by Lauren Rowe
When a wronged bride and an NFL quarterback find themselves sharing the same Hawaiian vacation, a no-strings, just-for-fun encounter quickly becomes unforgettable in this warm-hearted, extra spicy football romance for fans of Sarah Adams, Tessa Bailey, Monica Murphy, Kristen Callihan, and Lucy Score. Strangers-to-vacation roommates-to-lovers? Chasing the Ring is Lauren Rowe at her most brilliant! --Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Benedetto's wedding day just went viral . . . for all the wrong reasons.
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Chef's Kiss at the Chalet
by Sookie Snow
Chalet Girl meets The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore in this cozy, spicy small-town romance.
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Downpour
by Maggie Gates
A paraplegic bull rider and his new home aide fall in love as they pick up the pieces of their lives in the second book in the popular Griffith Brothers series. Rule #1 of almost dying: Make sure someone knows your passwords. It's hard to cancel your phone plan if you're dead. Rule #2 of almost dying: Make sure your house is clean before you walk up the steps to the pearly gates. It makes selling off your life easier. All it took was eight seconds for Ray Griffith to win the biggest competition of his life, and one second to lose everything except that championship buckle. He'd left his family's cattle ranch at eighteen with no intention of ever coming back for good.
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Love in Plane Sight
by Lauren Connolly
With her brother's grumpy best friend--and her longtime nemesis--as Beth's flight instructor, her pilot lessons could be a plane disaster or their first-class ticket to forever. Mayday. Mayday. Engine failure. When flying with George Bunsen, the last thing Beth Lundberg wants is to be horny in the cockpit. But when her first ride-along dives toward disaster, the perpetually stoic George is forced to execute a skillful emergency landing, and Beth is horrified to find herself with an adrenaline-fueled crush on the pilot. She's even more shocked when her brother's best friend offers her discounted flight lessons--possibly out of guilt for almost killing them.
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Nero
by S. J. Tilly
The streets run red when you touch what's his--and She. Is. His. Don't miss the dark mafia romance with millions of views on #BookTok, now with exclusive bonus content. Payton I've been surviving since I was seventeen-- a decade of scraping by, staying hidden, doing whatever it takes to keep my head down and my name forgotten. I've built a life out of nothing.
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Rook & Rebel
by Kate Crew
A dark revenge romance with tattooed bikers, hilarious banter, high speeds, and high heat. Hold on tight for a hell of a ride! Regan FletcherI used to have big dreams: finish college, make beautiful art, all while taking over my dad's business. He wanted a legacy, and I wanted to give it to him. But his illness wasn't part of the plan. Neither was his sudden need to keep me locked up in our mansion, safe and isolated. I want more from life, but could only spend my days waiting. Until one night, I came face-to-face with a street biker from a world far different from mine. What starts as him stalking me quickly spirals into something deeper, and more deadly.
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The Belle of Chatham
by Laura Frantz
In the midst of the American revolution, sisters Maebel and Coralie Bohannon find their loyalties divided as war reaches their home. Mae falls for an American general while suspecting Coralie--still tied to a British officer--of espionage. When betrayal strikes, Mae must risk everything on a dangerous journey for those she loves, all in the name of liberty.
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The Layover
by Beth Reekles
For readers who love forced-proximity, enemies-to-lovers, and grumpy/sunshine romances that also pack an emotional punch. Fans of books by Sophie Kinsella and Sally Thorne. Gemma is the maid of honor, but her intentions are anything but honorable. After years of watching the bride get everything she worked for, losing her promotion on the eve of the wedding is the last straw. Armed with an incriminating video from the hen party, Gemma's plan to finally get even is in motion: she's going to stop this wedding. Leon thinks his sister is making a huge mistake getting married. Colossal. The groom is rude and uptight, and he's turned his sister into someone unrecognizable. If he could just get her alone for one quick, honest conversation, he's sure he could save her from making the biggest mistake of her life.
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Untamed Heart
by Gemma Morr
Untamed Heart is a sweet and spicy cowboy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Devney Perry.
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Whispers at Painswick Court
by Julie Klassen
Surgeon's daughter Anne Loveday serves as sickroom nurse to a lady at a Cotswolds manor. While navigating the other residents--including potential suitors--a series of mishaps befalls her patient, and Anne realizes there may be a murderer in their midst. With her reputation and heart on the line, can she discover who's guilty before it's too late?
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Massacre Creek
by Wayne C. Lee
The sole survivor of the massacre, except for the young hunter, was Jud Bumbry, the leader of the wagon train. Now everything became clear to lane. As the leader of the train, Jud Bumbry had deliberately led the other drivers into an ambush. But Jud Bumbry would pay. No matter how hard it was-how long it took-Jud would rue this day of massacre!
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Outpost in the Desert
by Robert Vaughan
"John Mason never imagined his path to a comfortable life in Washington, D.C., would detour through the unforgiving terrain of Fort Verde, deep in Apache territory. A young second lieutenant, he hoped to serve his time quietly, but the violent tension brewing between the Army and the Apache nation has upended that possibility. Old Kohana and his braves seek peace, while ruthless warrior Talako vows to expel the white man from his people's sacred lands. As John navigates the treacherous landscape, he finds himself caught in a deadly feud spun by a cunning land speculator determined to claim the Apache lands for himself. With Fort Verde's drunken commander firmly under control, the fate of both the Apaches and John's future hangs in the balance. Book Annotation
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Accidentally Amy
by Lynn Painter
"Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person. But when she's running late for her first day at her dream job and the barista yells for "Amy" three times with no answer, she does the unthinkable. Izzy takes that PSL. It's the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only way further ahead in the queue--and she'll take whatever bad karma is coming for her; she's desperate and very late. But when she turns around and runs directly into the most attractive man she's ever seen, spilling the drink all over his made-for-GQ shirt and tie, she ends up having the ultimate meet-cute. Karma who? Sparks fly and things feel beyond promising, until he says to her: "See you tomorrow, Amy." Izzy reasons she can just straighten things out the next day, no biggie. Only when she gets to her new office and meets the VP of her department, it is none other than Blake Phillips--the hottie from Starbucks.
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Year of Junk Journaling: 52 Creative Prompts to Transform Scraps of Your Life Into Art
by Martina Calvi
The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules. This is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side. Whether you're brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through a year of playful, imperfect creativity: COLLECT everything that inspires you or reminds you of something you want to remember REFLECT to take a mindful moment for yourself to pause and think about what you are creating CREATE with practical steps to try new crafty techniques in your junk journal You'll find heaps of fun, original ideas for what to include in your scrapbook, as well as tips on how to brainstorm and source materials. The 52 projects are built to inspire you - you'll create a portrait of you, celebrate your favourite snacks, play with textures and colour palettes, send yourself future notes, reflect on meaningful holidays and be encouraged to use your precious sticker stash... Embrace imperfection, expand your creativity, preserve your memories and get stuck in!
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Taking the Fear Out of Watercolour: Learn to Paint with Calm and Confidence
by Hazel Soan
In Taking the Fear Out of Watercolour, Hazel Soan teaches you to paint with confidence, releasing you from the fear and trepidation that so often accompanies this challenging medium. At first glance watercolour painting appears to be quite easy, meaning thatbeginners start off with very high hopes that are quickly dashed as they realisethat it is much trickier than it looks. With wet pigment moving on paper, watercolour is often unpredictable, and it is easy to feel like you are out of control. In this in-depth guide, Hazel Soan takes an alternative approach to watercolor painting, teaching you how to work with the watercolor medium and not against it. Special emphasis is placed on the medium's needs as she demonstrates an importance of understanding the properties of the pigments, the fabric of the paper, and the purpose and versatility of each and every brushstroke. Full of thoughtful troubleshooting tips and advice, Hazel explains how and when to have control, when to cajole and coax, and, more importantly, when to let go. Packed with finished paintings, step-by-step demonstrations, and works in progress, this handy book takes you through all the common problems that arise in watercolor painting, allowing beginners and improvers alike to increase their skill levels and produce beautiful results.
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Agentic AI for Dummies
by Pam Baker
An easy-to-follow guide to demystifying Agentic AI, the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence Agentic AI is the next big leap in artificial intelligence. Agentic systems don't just respond to commands. They set goals, make decisions, and take initiative without direct human interaction. Sound like a lot to wrap your head around? Fortunately Agentic AI For Dummies is here to help you gain understanding of this advancing technology. Written by the author of ChatGPT For Dummies and Generative AI For Dummies, this easy-to-understand tech guide helps you take your first steps into Agentic AI. Get insight into the technologies driving Agentic AI, a road map for shifting from legacy systems to Agentic systems, and a tour of real-world use cases for Agentic AI. This books arms you with an understanding to make better decisions about how and when to use Agentic AI technologies. Inside the book: Discussions of the technological foundations of agentic AI Explorations of the wide variety of applications of the AI agents, including in scientific research, innovation, business operations, healthcare, and more Insightful examinations of the ethical considerations and hurdles you'll need to navigate when it's time to deploy agentic AI in your company Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, executives, professionals and team leaders in the private sector, Agentic AI For Dummies is a hands-on toolkit and strategy guide for using autonomous AI solutions to solve hard problems in your organization.
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But I'm Bored!: Discover the Power of Independent Play to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids
by Lizzie Assa
Good Inside meets Fair Play in this inspiring, real-world guide to fostering independent play in children--both as a vital skill for kids' development and an essential act for modern parents' well-being and sanity. But I'm bored. Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words from their kids, and it's no secret why--our kids don't know how to play by themselves anymore and make their own fun. Busy schedules, on-demand screens, and safety concerns have transformed the landscape of play for children today, and parents have been unfairly expected to fill in the gap. We love our kids, but we don't need to play with them 24/7 to be a good parent! Independent play is Lizzie Assa's specialty, and she has become the go-to expert on the topic to the 200K parents who follow her on Instagram and the 20K newsletter subscribers who get her weekly updates and ideas. The key, she argues, is to prioritize independent, unstructured play. The result: kids can develop their imagination...and parents can enjoy some precious, much-needed time to themselves! In But I'm Bored!, Assa shows exactly how to strike this balance. Through high-impact, low-effort strategies, parents learn how to create play pockets in their home, choose open-ended toys that spark imagination, set play boundaries (and stick to them), and enforce the wonders of quiet time. Then, when parents do engage in play time with their kid, it doesn't feel like a job--it strengthens their relationship to their child and helps cultivate an overall happier, healthier environment for the whole family. But I'm Bored! isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about freeing your child to be authentically themselves...so you can be the best version of yourself. Because doesn't every child (and parent) deserve that?
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