It’s Thursday, April 9th, and today we celebrate the birthday of the late Fern Michaels. The late romance writer wrote over 200 books during her career, selling over 150 million copies. You may have never read one of her books, but the chances are you’ve seen them: at the bookstore, at the library, or in the grocery checkout line. We celebrate the late author’s birthday today, and all the authors below who are releasing new books today. May they eventually find the success that Fern had.
Born of Shadow by Nicole Conway (Empire of Blades Series)
Violet has spent her life surviving on the streets of Sol’Karr, marked by a dangerous Viperi bloodline that could see her executed if exposed. When a failed theft lands her in prison, her fate seems sealed until a mysterious stranger offers her a chance at freedom. He recruits her to join the Zenith’s Call, an elite organization tasked with protecting powerful magical artifacts. It is a risky opportunity, but it may be her only path to survival.
Violet’s past quickly catches up with her when a break in at the Call’s vault puts suspicion squarely on her. With trust shattered and exile looming, she must hunt down the real thief to prove her innocence. In Born of Shadow by Nicole Conway, Violet walks a dangerous line between redemption and ruin, knowing that embracing the very power that marks her as wicked may be the only way to save herself.
The Party to End All Parties by Lucy Roth
Four wealthy siblings gather for a lavish party at their family estate, each driven by rivalry, loyalty, and buried secrets. By morning, a guest is dead, and every sibling has reason to be involved. Rather than risk exposure of their own crimes, they choose to hide the body, forcing them into uneasy cooperation. As tensions rise and old wounds resurface, their fragile alliance begins to crack. In The Party to End All Parties by Lucy Roth, the night spirals into chaos as suspicion grows and survival becomes uncertain.
Silhouette of Suspicion by Erica J. Whelton (The Royal Griffen Hotel Mysteries Series)
Dora Lee Griffen, a seventy eight year old retired fashion designer, finds herself drawn into a murder investigation just after receiving a lifetime achievement award. When a young journalist she recently helped is found dead, the case is dismissed as a mugging, but Dora knows it was something more. Determined to uncover the truth, she partners with a detective and follows a trail of secrets within the fashion world. Dora risks everything to expose a hidden threat that has been closer than anyone realized. Silhouette of Suspicion by Erica J. Whelton is the fourth book in The Royal Griffen Hotel Mysteries Series.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for April 9th, 2026
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.