
New fiction book releases
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Life can get busy and keeping up with new fiction book releases can be challenging… so I’m here to help! Each week, I curate and share a comprehensive list of new novels hitting the shelves. This week’s list is below.
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This week’s new fiction book releases!
Week of April 29, 2025
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Thrillers & mysteries | Literary/contemporary fiction | Romance | Fantasy | Historical fiction |
Thriller and mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.38
After being kidnapped and trapped in a buried shipping container, bus driver Jessa and her young passengers must strategize to escape before time—and air—runs out.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 4.15
Kitty Collins, a witty serial killer, struggles to resist her murderous urges while in the South of France for her mother’s wedding, plotting against a misogynistic influencer.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Part of the Kitty Collins series
Goodreads rating: 4.19
Ivy Westcott, a former child star, returns to Hollywood for a reunion episode after her past resurfaces. When a castmate is murdered, she seeks to uncover secrets and clear her name.
Literary & contemporary fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.27
After returning to Echo Cove, Lyla Dune uncovers a time capsule that triggers memories of her last summer before college, leading her to relive key moments and reconsider her past choices, especially with her best friend Travis.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 4.42
Sixty-three-year-old lottery winner PJ Halliday embarks on a cross-country journey to win back his high school sweetheart while unexpectedly becoming the guardian of his brother's grandchildren, along with a therapy cat.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 4.59
Sybil Van Antwerp navigates her life through letter writing. When past correspondence prompts her to confront painful history, she realizes she must seek forgiveness to move forward.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 3.88
Mickey inherits a fortune from her estranged father but must attend therapy sessions first. Unbeknownst to her, her therapist is her half-sister Arlo, leading to unexpected tensions and revelations.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Historical fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.96
Greer Coffey, a former dancer, time-travels to 1925 Detroit after a career-ending illness. There, she meets Dr. Montgomery Gray, and their growing bond leads to unforeseen consequences that threaten both timelines.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.41
Vuk Markovic, a reclusive billionaire, is obsessed with supermodel Ayana Kidane, who is engaged to his best friend. As their wedding approaches, their undeniable attraction grows amidst escalating danger from Vuk's past.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Part of the King of Sin series
Goodreads rating: 3.42
Elsie breaks off her engagement and embarks on a non-refundable honeymoon to the Caribbean with her best friend Ginny, where their friendship evolves into an unexpected romantic connection.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 3.72
In 2002, Danny meets Guy at university, sparking a deep friendship. Two decades later, during Manchester Pride, Danny reveals his long-held love for Guy, risking their friendship.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.26
Haven Ambrose, a nautical archaeologist, arrives in Positano to find her father's lost gemstones but faces disturbances linked to ancient magic.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 4.15
Salem Salazar, seeking answers about her missing sister at Mortimer University, uncovers a series of disappearances, entangling herself with the enigmatic Cazimir van der Waal, who harbors dangerous secrets.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 4.57
Lyra, intending to avoid the king's attention, has her life turned upside down when Roark, a royal guard, discovers her magical abilities. Captured as the next melder, she seeks freedom and allies.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Part of the Broken Souls and Bones series
Cozy mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.88
Annie Adams investigates the mysterious death of a fortune teller while uncovering dark town secrets. Back in 1967, Frances Adams teams up with local Archie to investigate a deadly car crash.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Part of The Castle Knoll Files series
Goodreads rating: 4.12
After discovering her fiancé's infidelity, hairdresser Lucy Rey accepts a high-paying job as a Bearer of Bad News, leading her into a tangled web of hidden betrayals, stolen jewels, and long-buried family secrets.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Horror
Goodreads rating: 4.27
Cora Zeng, a crime scene cleaner haunted by her sister's murder, suspects a killer is targeting East Asian women in Chinatown.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE
Goodreads rating: 3.89
Five friends, united by an oath, discover a mysterious staircase during a camping trip. One friend vanishes, and twenty years later, they return to uncover the truth behind the staircase.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Goodreads rating: 3.83
Julie Chan, a cashier with nothing to lose, assumes her deceased twin sister Chloe's glamorous influencer life, but as she navigates this new world, she uncovers dark secrets and potential danger.
AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE