I know, I know, it’s still warm out. But publishing companies want to make sure you have those books you need to get you through those cold winter nights that are just around the corner. Here is the list of upcoming books for the period of September 15 to October 14, 2015. Those are the publishing dates, not the dates they will appear at a library near you.
Historical romances take place before 1945. A heavy emphasis is placed on the development of a romantic relationship. Subgenres include medievals, American West and regencies.
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Jennifer AshleyThe Stolen Mackenzie Bride |
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Suzanne EnochSome Like it Scot |
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Madeline HunterTall, Dark and Wicked |
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Eva Leigh aka Zoe ArcherForever Your Earl |
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Julie Anne LongThe Legend of Lyon Redmond |
Historical Fiction normally takes place before 1945. Focus is on the lives, scandals and issues facing the characters, light emphasis on romance. A large percentage of these stories are fictionalized stories of real people. Phillipa Gregory is a HF author.
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Jane ThynneThe Scent of Secrets |
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Adriana TrigianiAll the Stars in the Heavens |
Contemporary Romance is in modern times; these stories place an emphasis on the development of a romantic relationship. Vary in tone, sensuality and content – may contain light suspense. Settings vary, but most take place in North America.
Mainstream Fiction are usually set in the present day, though occasionally will be set at any time after WWII, and the development of a romantic relationship is not a main focus of the plot. Subgenres include women’s fiction, chick lit, lad lit and literary fiction.
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Corban AddisonThe Tears of Dark Water |
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Diane ChamberlainPretending to Dance |
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Sonali DevThe Bollywood Bride |
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Susan FoxLove Somebody Like You |
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Elin HilderbrandWinter Stroll |
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Debbie MasonSnowbound at Christmas |
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Kate MeaderPlaying with Fire |
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Jeanette MurrayAgainst the Ropes |
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Carla NeggersA Knights Bridge Christmas |
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Jill ShalvisAll I Want |
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Fiona SussmanAnother Woman’s Daughter |
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Sherryl WoodsWillow Brook Road |
Mysteries take place in different settings and time periods, but solving a mystery (often, but not always, a murder) is the main focus of the plot.
Thrillers take place in all different locations and time periods. The primary focus of the plot revolves around a major threat. Usually there is a time limit in which lives must be saved. These books may include a romantic subplot, but it does not drive the main story.
Suspense takes place in all different settings and time periods. Like mysteries, there is a truth to uncover or a criminal to find, but the why is emphasized as opposed to the who. Romance may be included, but is not the focus.
Romantic Suspense places a heavy emphasis on the development of a romantic relationship as jeopardy, lies, deceit and killers often stalk the hero or heroine. The sensuality and violence varies from book to book depending on the author.
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Tasha AlexanderThe Adventuress |
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Laurien BerensonThe Bark Before Christmas |
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Heather BlakeGhost of a Potion |
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Jessica ClareJen FrederickLast Hope |
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Catherine CoulterJ.T. EllisonThe End Game |
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John FortunatoDark Reservations |
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Peter JamesYour are Dead |
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Iris JohansenShadow Play |
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Jon LandStrong Light of Day |
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Anne PerryCorridors of the Night |
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Julie RoweLethal Game |
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Karin SlaughterPretty Girls |
Paranormal Romance takes place in all different settings and time periods. The focus of the plot is on the effect of supernatural or paranormal elements on the characters’ lives as they pursue a romantic relationship. Usually vampire, werewolf, shapeshifters, ghosts involved in romance.
Fantasy takes place in all different settings and time periods. The focus of the plot is primarily on the effect of magical elements on the characters’ lives, often while the characters are on a quest. Some popular themes are historical fantasy, mythical creatures and magical abilities.
Science Fiction takes place in all different settings and time periods. The focus of the plot is primarily on the effect of science innovations, or imagined scientific principles, on the characters lives.
Urban Fantasy are most often told in first-person narration. This person has to deal with supernatural and paranormal elements that are incorporated into our own world. The tales usually continue throughout a series rather than being finished in a single book. These novels are most frequently set in contemporary times, often in large urban areas. Strong women are a feature in this genre.
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Jim ButcherThe Aeronaut’s Windlass |
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Jan DeLimaAutumn Moon |
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Jacquelyn FrankBound by Sin |
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Laura Anne GilmanSilver on the Road |
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Heather GrahamThe Hidden |
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Ann LeckieAncillary Mercy |
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Erin LindseyThe Bloodforged |
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Ilana C. MyerLast Song Before Night |
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Diana RowlandWhite Trash Zombie Gone Wild |
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Greg Van EekhoutDragon Coast |
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Rachel VincentMenagerie |
Young Adult books generally focus on teenage heroes and heroines and can be part of any subgenre.
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Kelley ArmstrongThe Masked Truth |
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Leigh BardugoSix of Crows |
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Kendare BlakeUngodly |
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Sarah CrossanOne |
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Alex FlinnMirrored |
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Aaron HartzlerWhat We Saw |
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Julie MurphyDumplin’ |
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Sarah PrineasAsh & Bramble |
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Ransom RiggsLibrary of Souls |
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Sherry ThomasThe Immortal Heights |
Erotica takes place in different settings and time periods. The focus of the story is evolves around a variety of sexual exploits and not always is there a “happily ever after.”
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Jackie AshendenYou Are Mine |
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Shayla BlackWicked for You |
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Sarah CastilleSinner’s Steel |
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HelenKay DimonMine |
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Christina LaurenDark Wild Night |
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M. O’KeefeEverything I Left Unsaid |
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Meredith WildHard Love |
Inspirational Fiction take place across many different time periods and genres. Most contain strong religious themes and are predominantly Christian. Rarely are sex scenes included in these stories. However, some novels in the subcategories of suspense and thriller may contain some scenes of violence.
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Ted DekkerA.D. 33 |
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Lynne GentryValley of Decision |
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Shelley Shepherd GrayA Wedding at Orange Blossom Inn |
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Lisa HarrisVendetta |
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Dorothy LoveA Respectable Actress |
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Kim Vogel SawyerWhen Love Returns |
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Lauraine SnellingStreams of Mercy |