It’s February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, which means only one thing: Galentine’s Day. The holiday was created on the television show Parks and Recreation and is the celebration of female friendship. Woman are encouraged to get their friends together and celebrate each other. Need a gift idea? Here are some awesome new release books coming out this Galentine’s Day.
The Ali Dawson Mysteries Series is new from Elly Griffiths and begins with The Frozen People. Ali Dawson and her cold case team have a secret weapon—time travel. But when she’s sent to 1850 to investigate a murder tied to a shadowy group called The Collectors, she finds herself in over her head.
Stranded in the past during a brutal mini-ice age, Ali stumbles upon another body and a web of unanswered questions. When her son is arrested, her desperate attempt to return home fails, leaving her trapped. Now, she must unravel the connection between a nineteenth-century crime and a modern-day killing—before history repeats itself and another life is lost.
The Rancher's Heart is the second book in the Hearts of Kittering Creek Series by Carolyne Aarsen. Anara returns to Kittering Creek to take over her family’s bakery, despite the painful memories she tried to leave behind. Her unexpected arrival disrupts Morgan’s carefully rebuilt life, reigniting old feelings and the heartbreak they never fully healed. As they confront shared grief, guilt, and a lingering betrayal, they must decide if they have the courage to forgive—or if their second chance at love will slip away forever.
The How I Met My Monster Series by Krista Luna continues with Romancing the Orc. When romance author Isla trips onstage, she’s saved by Brokk—the hunky orc model from her book covers. But Brokk isn’t just a man in a costume. When she’s kidnapped and forced to solve a mystery tied to her novels, Brokk becomes her fierce protector, revealing skills—and secrets—she never imagined. As danger closes in and sparks fly, Isla starts to wonder… what if monsters are real, and what if Brokk is everything she’s ever wanted?
The Fly-Half by Charlie Novak is the second book in the Lincoln Knights Series. When Devon starts dating someone new, his best friend struggles with unexpected jealousy. Their lifelong bond has always been platonic, but seeing Devon with another man awakens feelings he never anticipated.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for February 13th, 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.