This Sunday, we celebrate one of our favorite holidays: National Margarita Day. Celebrated each February 22nd, this holiday celebrates the cocktail that came into the world in 1938 and has never left. Grab a margarita, frozen or on the rocks, and get ready to check out today’s new books.
Taylor's Father by Penelope Ward
A carefree vacation to Midnight Key was supposed to help her forget a teenage heartbreak, not lead to an intense connection with a man seventeen years older. Tate, brooding and magnetic, is also at the resort seeking clarity in his own life. A dating app match sparks their first meeting, but a lie about her age nearly ends things before they begin. Despite the complication, their chemistry proves impossible to ignore, and what was meant to be a brief holiday fling turns into something unforgettable.
They agree to part ways when the trip ends, using only first names and no promises. Years later, she attends her best friend Taylor’s wedding and comes face to face with the one man she never forgot. The shock is undeniable. The man she fell for is not just a memory. In Taylor’s Father by Penelope Ward, fate reveals that her lost love is Taylor’s dad, forcing her to confront unfinished feelings and a future she never saw coming.
Game Stopper by Jaqueline Snowe (Rampage Football Series)
Oliver James should be celebrating his rise as the Rampage’s starting running back, but in Game Stopper by Jaqueline Snowe, his dream season is shadowed by a secret heart condition that could end everything. Living with constant pressure and fear, he is one hit away from disaster. Dr. Sloane Mercer, the team’s new mental performance coach, is determined to stay professional. Their undeniable chemistry challenges that resolve. As feelings grow, they must decide if risking their guarded hearts is worth jeopardizing the careers they have sacrificed so much to build.
Sin for a Penny by Patti Larsen (Casey Cooke Paranormal Cozies Series)
On Prince Edward Island, trouble finds necrowitch Casey Cooke when church renovations uncover a hidden body and revive a long buried mystery. In Sin for a Penny by Patti Larsen, Casey agrees to investigate, suspecting the discovery is tied to the presence of Eldritch paranormal detective Beau Deschamps. While trying not to jeopardize her job back in Toronto, she teams up with the dragon detective to untangle past secrets and a fresh crime. Balancing magic, murder, and professional risk, Casey must solve the case before it costs her more than her reputation.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for February 22nd, 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.