By: Vince Morales, January 9th, 2025.
It’s Thursday, January 9th and today is National Word Nerd Day. Today, we are encouraged to mark the importance of words and discover some new ones if we can. A great way to learn new books is by reading and we have a full slate of new book releases to help you do just that.
Dead Man's Shoes is the latest book in the Detective Clare Mackay Series by Marion Todd. The story begins as a young man is discovered dead near a nightclub, bearing neck marks that match the signature of the Choker, a notorious serial killer preying on gay men across the country. DI Clare Mackay leads the investigation, uncovering the victim’s connections to local criminals, which raises doubts about whether the murder is the work of the Choker or someone else.
As attacks on men linked to the victim escalate, the risk of another fatality grows. Clare’s unwavering drive for justice blinds her to potential threats, putting the investigation, her career, and her life in grave danger.
USA Today bestselling author Nikki Ash‘s Love & Whiskey Series continues with Waiting on You. Nate rescues Paige outside his family’s hotel, sparking an intense, short-lived romance in London. Despite agreeing to keep their relationship confined to the city, Nate pursues Paige after she returns home. Paige, recovering from a betrayal, initially discards Nate’s contact information to avoid potential heartbreak. However, she soon realizes that their London affair has led to unexpected consequences, prompting her to reconsider their relationship.
Entwined with the Dryad is the final book in The Woodland Beasts Series by Nikki Riker. Lorraine and Ash, now in the mortal world, face deadly foes and betrayals to restore what was lost and return to the mystical Vale. If they fail, they’ll lose not only the world they’ve left behind, but each other forever.
The Portland Evergreens Series by Beth Bolden continues with Cold as Ice. Malcolm, a disciplined hockey player with a strict life plan, is tasked with tutoring Elliott, his wild teammate. Despite their differences, sparks fly, and Elliott sets out to show Mal there’s more to life—and love—than sticking to a plan.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for January 9th, 2025