New Book Releases: February 16th to February 22nd, 2026

How was that half-priced chocolate day? Even if you didn’t fall in love, perhaps you’re looking for your next greatest love in the form of a book.

And hey – with nearly 400 new books coming out this week, I’m confident you’ll love at least one of ’em.

I’ll fill you in on 5 and Vince’ll cover another 10 on our Book Notification podcast.

The 1st of the “Kingdoms of the Compass” series gets its first installment on February 17th. New York Times bestselling author, J.R. Ward offers up Crown of War and Shadow this week!

It’s a high-stakes romantic fantasy when Sorrel is thrust into the fire with Merc while empires fall. As demons slip into the mortal world, Fulcrum is failing and Sorrel – the orphaned outcast with mystical abilities – has been chosen by Fate. Her curse means crossing the Badlands to return the Queen’s crown and pleading with the female to “save their world from destruction.” To make it, she’ll make a deal with the mercenary, Merc, to provide her safe passage. But the deal is a night in his bed “she will never forget.”

This February 20th, mark your calendars for Ghosts of the Revolution by Janna Ruth; the tenth book in the “Parisian Ghosts” series!

In this historical fiction novel, Napoleon has captured Paris and now that the Panthéon has fallen, Sébastian and Gaspar are in chains, Alix knows she must rise from the ashes; just as Paris always has. This will fulfill the prophecy that she will raise the dead.

“Manors and Mysteries” receives book two on February 17th with Perfect in Every Way by Kristen Ashley!

Vivienne Dupree is securing her chance to unravel family mysteries by accepting an invitation to visit the English country estate, The Downs. It was here that her WWII soldier, great grandfather struck up a “doomed love affair with the lovely Lady Harmony.” And as a historical fiction writer, Vivienne is curious to discover what happened.

While at The Downs, she meets the handsome, but imposing Duke of Burleigh. While they manage to go head-to-head and match wits, there’s something else Vivi is uncovering beyond her grandfather’s mystery – something is off at the Downs. Is it cursed? And will this have something to do with Vivi and the Duke?

#1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon delivers up the second installment in the “Myths & Outlaws” series with House of Ice & Shadows on February 17th!

The Centaur queen has an assignment for Giseal Bloodthorn – and it comes with a guarantee of freedom if she’s successful.

Gisela is an enslaved assassin in the court of the Centaurs, but her promise of going free comes at the behest of the queen; she’s to protect the Oath Keeper and kill the queen’s enemies. But in an effort to fulfill her mission, Gisela will meet the Outlaws, and they aren’t all they seem. And trust isn’t easily given.

This February 22nd, New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Ward, releases Taylor’s Father; a contemporary romance about leaning into passion, and never forgetting the one who got away.

Being gifted a chance vacation from a friend can mean the getaway you’re craving. But sometimes that craving also includes a one-holiday rendezvous with a twenty-year age gap, where only first names are exchanged and going separate ways at the end of the week is the only feasible plan. Imagine wondering if they really were the one that got away, only to find out years later they’re your friend’s father.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Care is the Social Media Manager at Book Notification. She is an avid reader/writer, Mama to 3 adult kids, a wedding DJ, and a snob for coffee and pop culture. Her favourite book is Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. She lives in Canada with her husband and record collection.

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