By: Vince Morales, February 22nd, 2025.
So many great authors have come from or written in California. From the great works of John Steinbeck to authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs and Joan Didion, many important works have come from the Golden State. With February 22nd being National California Day, today is a good a day as any to celebrate them. It’s also a great day to celebrate the authors below who are all releasing new books today.
Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage is the second book in the Duck Pond Cottage Series by Della Galton. Jade and Finn have built a perfect life in rural Wiltshire, running a bustling animal rescue and embracing Finn’s thriving art career. But when a ruthless property developer threatens their future, their trust—and their promises—are put to the test.
With secrets from Finn’s past resurfacing and their sanctuary at risk, they must fight for their dreams and each other. Between Mr. Spock, the foul-mouthed parrot, and Mickey, the TV-hating dog, life at Duck Pond Rescue is never dull—but will the humans find their own happy-ever-after?
The Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire Series by USA Today bestselling author Syrie James begins with The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall. Governess Diana Taylor arrives at Pendowar Hall to teach her godmother’s niece and uncover the truth behind a baronet’s suspicious death. There, she meets the brooding Captain William Fallbrook, who harbors secrets of his own. As Diana investigates eerie happenings and a deadly legend, she finds herself drawn to Fallbrook—yet unsure if she can trust him. When her search for the killer puts her life in danger, she must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Vengeful Valentine by Sage RelleAnne is part of the multi-author St. Valentines Series. At St. Valentines University, a dark secret unfolds—one twisted professor, three masked men, and the woman who connects them all. Passion, danger, and desire collide in a night they’ll never forget, leading to a thrilling MFMM romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.
The Strangely Scary Funny Series by Brian Yansky continues with The Librarian and the Goddess. Welcome to Eden, a town full of supernatural surprises, eccentric characters, and endless laughs. Nothing is as it seems, and humor lurks around every corner.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for February 22nd, 2025