Happy Saturday to all. The weekends are always a good time to get some food that you wouldn’t normally get. Like a pretzel, and what better day to do it than April 23rd, which is National Pretzel Day. There is nothing quite like a warm, salty pretzel with a cheese sauce or mustard. Speaking of pretzels, there is no need to tie yourself into knots when trying to figure out today’s new book releases. We have a full list below.
The Case of the Bluebell Heist is the ninth book in the Annie Archer Paranormal Mysteries Series by Daisy Landish. When a magical elixir disappears during Turtle Bay’s beloved Bluebell Festival, amateur sleuth and witch Annie Archer is drawn into a whirlwind investigation. The stolen tonic—rumored to grant one’s deepest desire—was locked in a safe, and its vanishing sparks chaos and suspicion across town.
With Detective Adam Parker at her side, Annie dives into a tangled web of secrets, political rivalry, and magical mishaps. As pranks escalate and a smitten ghost stirs trouble, Annie must solve the mystery before the town’s carefully hidden truths unravel—and before Turtle Bay loses more than just its enchanted potion.
The Lit Creek Fire Department Series by Lana Piers begins with My Smoking Hot Fake Boyfriend. Kenzie, a shy woman who agrees to fake date Finn, a firefighter, to make another woman jealous. Despite their strong chemistry, they both try to keep their feelings in check, especially since they work together. However, what starts as a harmless game soon becomes more complicated as they struggle to deny their growing attraction to each other.
Home at the Cabin is the second book in the Finding Love In The Mountains Series by Hayley Summers. Jenny, stuck in a dead-end job and a cramped apartment, gets the shock of her life when she inherits a beautiful cabin in Virginia from her late uncle. Seeing it as her escape, she’s soon thrown into a web of small-town suspicion and a greedy developer eyeing her property. With the future of her dream life on the line, Jenny must fight to protect her inheritance. Meanwhile, a charming cop enters the picture, sparking unexpected chemistry. But when a man from her past resurfaces after thirty years, Jenny faces even tougher choices. Can she overcome the challenges and find a second chance at life and love?
The Grave Sisters Mysteries Series by Tam May begins with The Case of the Washed-Up Corpse. In 1921, in the small town of Gyver, California, three sisters run the local funeral home. Eve handles the business side, Helena applies her medical expertise, and Violet, the youngest, is drawn to the lively world of jazz and flappers. When the district attorney asks for their help identifying the body of a young woman found by the river, the sisters are reluctant to get involved. What initially seems like a suicide soon turns into a murder investigation. With only a few cryptic clues—a missing engagement ring, a piece of rope, and a torn lapel—the sisters must navigate the mysteries of the case. Despite their focus on the dead, they find themselves drawn into a tangled web of crime. Will they bring justice to the murdered woman?
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for April 26th, 2025
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.