Contemporary Romance:

The Fraud Squad by Kyla Zhao 1/17/2023– I love this cover, also…

A working-class woman who infiltrates Singapore’s high society to fulfill her dreams risks losing everything in the process—including herself—in this propulsive novel by debut author Kyla Zhao.

A Thousand Miles to Graceland 1/24/2023– This seems more like WF to me, but beehives and sequins for the win.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with sequins and a beehive wig in this sharply funny and achingly tender debut novel about mothers, daughters, and the surprising power of Elvis.

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges 1/24/2023– Look, the cover and title got me.

A woman learns to expand the boundaries of her small world and let love inside it in this sparkling and unforgettable novel by Audrey Burges.

Radiant Sin (Dark Olympus #4) by Katee Robert 2/7/2023– Apollo and Cassandra time!

There’s nowhere more dangerous than Olympus…and no one more captivating than its golden god: Apollo. Keeper of secrets, master of his shining realm…and the only man I am powerless to deny.

*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra.*

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey 2/7/2023– A grumpy/sunshine by Tessa Bailey? Yes, please.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok favorite Tessa Bailey comes a steamy new rom-com about a starchy professor and the bubbly neighbor he clashes with at every turn…

Happy Place by Emily Henry 4/25/2023– I will read anything this author writes. Period.

A couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren 5/16/2023– Let’s hope I enjoy this one more than the last release.

Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the perfect Hollywood love story and take both of their careers to the next level—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners.

Play for Me by Libby Hubscher- 6/20/2023– I’ve really come to enjoy this author who writes a mix of romance and WF.

When her new job takes her to a New England boarding school, she’s surprised to find her roommates are all men – including a very handsome one who plays by his own rules. 

Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder 6/27/2023– I enjoyed this author’s 2022 release, and look forward to reading more.

On screen, they’re in love. Off screen, they can’t stand each other. Two co-stars with a complex history reunite to film the final season of a beloved paranormal drama in this tension-filled will they won’t they romance from the author of How to Fake It in Hollywood.

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center 7/11/2023– The 2022 release The Bodyguard was on my favorites list, so I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author.

As Sadie tries to save her career, confront her haunting past, and handle falling in love with two different guys she realizes that happiness can be found in the places—and people— you least expect.

Codename Charming (Palace Insiders #2) by Lucy Parker 8/15/2023– It’s finally Matthias and Petunia time!

Following Battle Royal, beloved author Lucy Parker pens another delicious romantic comedy about a fake relationship between a grumpy royal bodyguard and the charming, sunny assistant who melts his cold, hard exterior.

Historical Romance/Mystery/Fiction:

The Counterfeit Scoundrel (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction #1) by Lorraine Heath 2/21/2023– An all-new Lorraine Heath series is just what I need in 2023.

New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath begins a compelling new spin-off series, The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, centering around three heroes—Knight, Bishop, and Rook—who play to win at any cost.

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles 3/7/2023- Gimme.

Bridgerton meets Poldark in this sweeping Regency romance of smugglers, adventure, mystery, and life-changing love from celebrated author KJ Charles.

A Sinister Revenge (Veronica Speedwell #8) by Deanna Raybourn 3/7/2023-I will always want more Veronica and Stoker. Always.

Veronica must find and stop a devious killer when a group of old friends is targeted for death in this new adventure from the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn.

Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller 3/28/2023– This book sounds amazing.

Diana Biller’s Hotel of Secrets is chock full of banter-filled shenanigans, must-have-you kisses, and romance certain to light a fire in the hearts of readers everywhere.

Who Cries for the Lost (Sebastian St. Cyr #18) by C.S. Harris 4/18/2023– Excited for this next release after the ending of book 17.

Sebastian St. Cyr must confront a savage killer and save his closest friend from the hangman’s noose in this heart-pounding new historical mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of When Blood Lies.

The Garden of Lost Secrets by Kelly Bowen 5/16/2023– I don’t whether to be happy or kind of sad that this author seems to have pivoted from romance to historical fiction.

Based upon a remarkable true story, The Garden of Lost Secrets is the riveting tale of one woman’s courage and resilience and her secrets lost in the chaos of war.

The Duchess Takes a Husband (Guilded Age Heiresses #4) by Harper St. George 5/23/2023– I’ve really enjoyed this series so far. And the covers are STUNNING.

A scandalous arrangement between a London rogue and an American duchess leads to lavish stakes—perfect for fans of Bridgerton!

A Fatal Illusion (Lady Darby Mysteries #11) by Anna Lee Huber 6/20/2023– I’ve missed Keira and Sebastian. (Also invested in their lady’s maid and valet’s romance.)

New parents Lady Kiera Darby and Sebastian Gage look forward to introducing Sebastian’s father to his granddaughter, but instead find themselves investigating an attempt on his life..

How to Tame a Wild Rogue (The Palace of Rogues #6) by Julie Anne Long 7/25/2023– I love this series so much.

In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s thrilling new romance in the Palace of Rogues series, an infamous privateer’s limits are put to the test when he’s trapped during a raging tempest with a prickly female at the Grand Palace on the Thames.

Knockout (Hell’s Belles #3) by Sarah MacLean 8/22/2023– I’ve been patiently waiting for Imogen’s book.

New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean returns with the next Hell’s Belles novel about a chaotic bluestocking and the buttoned-up detective enlisted to keep her out of trouble (spoiler: She is the trouble).  

The Bride Bet (Girl Meets Duke #4) by Tessa Dare- WHO KNOWS BUT I CAN HAVE HOPE

PNR/Fantasy/Urban Fantasy/Science Fiction Romance:

Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire 1/10/2023– The Wayward Children series is one of my favorites by this author.

A young girl discovers an infinite variety of worlds in this standalone tale in the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire, Lost in the Moment and Found.

Welcome to the Shop Where the Lost Things Go.

Magic Tides (Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years #1) by Ilona Andrews 1/17/2023– I’ve actually already read this one and it was EXCELLENT.

Ilona Andrews invites you back to the #1 New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels series in this exciting new long novella featuring Kate, Curran and Conlan, some familiar faces, some new friends, and all the special brand of chaos they create!

Saffron Wilds (San Amaro Investigations #6) by Kai Butler 2/27/2023– This is one of the best, under-the-radar, urban fantasy series I’ve read in quite a while. It deserves more love and attention.

Someone’s cat is missing and Parker Ferro, San Amaro’s best paranormal PI can’t find it.

Conquer the Kingdom (Gargoyle Queen #3) by Jennifer Estep 3/7/2023- Will Gemma and Leonidas save the day and ride off into the sunset together?

Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

Stolen Sorcery & Other Misadventures (Guild Codex: Warped #4) by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen 4/7/2023– Another great author and series I discovered on KU that definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

The (mis)adventures of Kit Morris, the MPD’s most unlikely agent, ramp up like never before in the fourth book of The Guild Codex: Warped.

In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune 4/25/2023– I love this author’s weird and fantastical fantasy worlds.

New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts.

Capture the Sun (Starlight’s Shadow #3) by Jessie Mihalik 5/9/2023– I’m still keeping my fingers crossed that my polyam lovers get an HEA.

Acclaimed author Jessie Mihalik returns with the thrilling conclusion to her Starlight’s Shadow trilogy. An intergalactic thief must join forces with the charming teleporter who stole her last job—and may now be her only hope for saving her former crew.

The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera 7/11/2023- Once again the title and cover hooked me. Then the blurb reeled me in.

The Saint of Bright Doors sets the high drama of divine revolutionaries and transcendent cults against the mundane disappointments of modern life, resulting in a novel that is revelatory and resonant.

Immortal Longings (Flesh and False Gods #1) by Chloe Gong 7/25/2023– This just sounds excellent.

#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.

Resonance Surge (Psy-Changeling Trinity #7) by Nalini Singh 7/25/2023– I’m not even sure what this is about, but I want it.

Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher 8/15/2023– I will read anything this author writes.

From USA Today bestselling author T. Kingfisher, Thornhedge is an original, subversive fairytale about a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.

There’s a princess trapped in a tower. This isn’t her story.

He Who Drowned the World (The Radiant Emperor Duology #2) by Shelley Parker-Chan 8/22/2023– The first book was amazing.

How much would you give to win the world?

Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow #2) by Xiran Jay Zhao 8/29/2023– Who does the covers for these? OMG

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow, a blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction.

Starling House by Alix E Harrow 10/31/2023– Always up for clever women and haunted houses.

A contemporary gothic fairy tale about a small town haunted by the history it can’t quite seem to bury and the canny, clever young woman who finds herself drawn to the house that sits at the crossroads of it all.

System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries #7) by Martha Wells 11/14/2023– MORE MURDERBOT PLEASE.

A Dance of Smoke and Steel (A Gathering of Dragons #3) by Milla Vane 11/28/2023- Please let this come out this year. Please let this come out this year. Please let this come out this year.

As Anumith the Destroyer’s army draws nearer to the western realms, an alliance is forming to stand against him. The heir to the throne of Krimathe embarks upon a quest for the goddess Vela—a quest that the goddess has promised will give her strength enough to defeat the Destroyer.

Mercy Thomspon #14 by Patricia Briggs- Sometime in 2023

Horror:

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix 1/17/2023– Apparently I’m always up for a good book about a haunted house.

New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix takes on the haunted house in a thrilling new novel that explores the way your past—and your family—can haunt you like nothing else.

The Spite House by Johnny Compton 2/7/2023– This just sounds intriguing.

A terrifying Gothic thriller about grief and death and the depths of a father’s love, Johnny Compton’s The Spite House is a stunning debut by a horror master in the making—The Babadook meets A Head Full of Ghosts in Texas Hill Country.

A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher 3/28/2023– As much as I love this author’s fantasy novels, her horror stories are some of my very favorites.

A haunting Southern Gothic from an award-winning master of suspense, A House With Good Bones explores the dark, twisted roots lurking just beneath the veneer of a perfect home and family.

Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward 8/8/2023– This author’s twisty, turny, flat-out weird tales keep me coming back for more.

From Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless Street, comes another mind-bending and cleverly crafted tale about a group of friends struggling to come to terms with the horrors of their past.

“DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK. Authentically terrifying.” ―Stephen King on Sundial