Welcome to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025! The month is young, the week is halfway through, and there’s no better time to check out some new book releases. With 30 titles hitting shelves today, there’s plenty to explore.
This time around, I’m featuring three standouts: a romantic comedy from Tina Cyr, a compelling YA historical novel by Jackie French, and a pulse-pounding thriller from Matt Rogers.
Designing Love by Tina Cyr is the second book in the “Bluewater Cove” series. It’s a clean romance, full of witty banter, set in a small town. There is no swearing here, but it does have plenty of laughter and one of the characters is a raccoon.
Freshly divorced, interior designer Sophia Carter retreats to quiet Bluewater Cove for a break from her old life, only to find herself drawn to Ethan, a local renovating a rundown, possibly haunted house. As her ex resurfaces with tempting offers and the renovation chaos grows, Sophia must decide whether to return to her former life or build something new with a man who sees her differently.
The Mushroom in the Sky is a YA historical standalone novel by Jackie French. Set in 1942 during the bombing of Sydney Harbour, the story draws on first-hand accounts to explore one of Australia’s lesser-known World War II events.
In 1942, sixteen-year-old Ossie lies about his age to enlist, leaving his dog Lucky behind in the care of thirteen-year-old Kat, who rallies her classmates to help. As war rages and Ossie becomes a prisoner in Japan, he and Kat discover a mysterious bond through Lucky – one that carries them through loss, survival, and the shadow of Nagasaki.
With his newest novel, Matt Rogers has begun a brand new series – the “Logan Booth Thrillers” series. The Forsaken is sure to be a fast-paced, heart-pounding ride with imperfect characters. It was described as “gritty and loud” by Iain Ryan, and “a gripping, addictive thriller” by Michael Brissenden.
In the final stretch of his career, Logan discovers he’s been a tool of the government, not a rogue vigilante, and the truth shatters him. But when his closest friend is murdered, Logan teams up with an unhomed witness to hunt those responsible, facing deadly enemies and their own haunted pasts.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for July 2nd, 2025