January 25th is a great day for new book releases and it is also A Room of One’s Own Day, a holiday inspired by the writing of Virginia Woolf. The author’s writing was about women’s lack of freedom of expression at that time, but the day’s celebration has evolved to celebrate one’s independence and self-sustainability. Today we celebrate our independence, and all the authors below releasing new books.
Beached Wedding by Dani Collins is a standalone heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with a satisfying happily-ever-after. Fox’s one job was to get his best friend to the wedding, but when the groom backs out, he’s left breaking the news to Ashley, the heartbroken bride-to-be. Stuck in Oahu with her family and the groom’s parents, Fox steps in to support Ashley, even as he grapples with the fallout and his growing feelings for her.
As Ashley realizes her love was more for the idea of marriage than the man she was set to wed, sparks ignite between her and Fox. But risking their friendship and business partnership could cost him everything.
The Spencer & Reid Mystery Series by Cara Devlin begins with Shadow at the Morgue. Leonora Spencer, haunted by the unsolved murder of her family, works in her uncle’s London morgue, using her photographic memory to assist. When a thief steals a locket from a corpse, Leo investigates, driven by her need for answers. Detective Inspector Jasper Reid, newly promoted at Scotland Yard, hides a murky past that collides with the case—and with Leo’s unyielding determination. Leo and Jasper must navigate their shared history and growing danger, knowing the killer may already be closing in.
If the Ring Fits is the second book in the Funny Feelings Series by Camilla Isley. When investment banker Adrian and unemployed, pregnant Rowena team up in a fake engagement—his attempt to impress his boss, her escape from rock bottom—their “no feelings” pact is quickly tested. Sharing close quarters and one bed blurs the line between pretense and reality, turning their charade into something unexpectedly real. Will their fake relationship lead to true love in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of second chances?
The third and final book in the South Downs Romance Series by Emily Banting is Beyond Her Manner. Gillian Carmichael mourns the loss of her beloved home, Kingsford Manor, now owned by Viola Berkley, a celebrated classical singer seeking solace in the countryside after her mother’s death. Their initial clashes—fueled by Gillian’s resentment and Viola’s unfamiliarity with village life—soon reveal deeper commonalities as animosity gives way to an unexpected connection. But with Gillian tethered to her past and Viola burdened by her grief, can they overcome their differences and embrace a future together?
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for January 25th, 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.