It’s Monday, February 23rd, 2026 – the start of yet another workweek! For dog owners, today is the perfect excuse to spoil your canine friend with an extra treat, because it’s National Dog Biscuit Day. You might want to follow it up with an extra-long walk to help burn off those bonus calories.
Of course, you can always treat yourself as well. More than 40 new books are out today, and there’s plenty to explore. Let’s take a look at what’s new!
Finding Shelter by Charity Parkerson (Steel Security Series)
Bestselling author Charity Parkerson kicks off a new gay romantic‑suspense series with Finding Shelter, the first book in the “Steel Security” lineup. Here, the toughest bodyguards around find themselves unexpectedly falling head over heels for the men who crash into their lives, blending danger, desire, and emotional heat.
And if you can’t get enough bodyguards‑in‑love after Finding Shelter, you won’t have to wait long. Book two in the “Steel Security” series, His One and Only, is expected to arrive in early April.
Kash never expected to return to the life he once shared with Valon, let alone take a job protecting Valon’s father. But as old feelings and new tensions surface, Kash and Ledger find themselves drawn into a connection neither of them planned – and one that could change everything.
SEAL of Honor by Jessica Ashley (Iron Tide Brotherhood Series)
SEAL of Honor launches a brand‑new romantic‑suspense series from Jessica Ashley. The “Iron Tide Brotherhood” series promises brotherhood, high‑stakes action, and the kind of undeniable love that rises in the middle of danger. This first installment delivers a clean, swoony second‑chance military romance layered with emotional depth and faith‑based redemption arcs.
Zane Knox thought he’d buried the past – until Tessa Lane, the woman who disappeared before their wedding, reappears wounded and on the run. As danger closes in and old secrets surface, Zane must decide whether protecting her is worth risking the guarded life he’s built in the shadows.
Murder Comes in April by Andrea Kress (Massachusetts Cozy Mystery Series)
If you enjoy puzzling cozy mysteries written in the golden‑age style, full of misdirection and historical charm, Murder Comes in April will definitely pique your interest. It’s the thirteenth book in Andrea Kress’ “Massachusetts Cozy Mystery” series, carrying on the tradition of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers with clever clues, classic atmosphere, and a satisfying whodunit spirit.
When a widely disliked teacher is found dead at a Boston boarding school, private investigator Amanda is pulled into a case filled with grudges and buried secrets. As she and Brendan sort through suspects and shifting alibis, Amanda’s own ties to the school threaten to blur the line between duty and personal stakes.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for February 23rd, 2026
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Based near Toronto, Brandon is a news writer and Book Specialist for Book Notification who covers the world of books, maintains author pages, writes a variety of content, and is an avid reader of non-fiction and biographies.