New Book Releases Today: May 1st, 2025

It’s Thursday, May 1st, and today is known to much of the world as International Workers’ Day, or Labour Day. Today is a day to celebrate workers’ rights and all that has gone into getting workers to this point. To all the workers out there, we salute you. Here’s a full list of today’s new book releases.

The Beastly Crown is Ines Johnson‘s entry into the multi-author Lunaterra Chronicles Series. Belle, an ambitious dressmaker with no interest in royalty, is thrust into a dangerous charade when a runaway fae princess leaves her to face the Beast Prince of Pridehaven. To avoid losing everything she’s worked for, Belle poses as the bride-to-be, planning only to maintain the ruse until the real princess is found. But the gruff, cursed prince, Adom, proves far more complex—and compelling—than she ever expected.

Prince Adom, trapped between man and beast by a powerful curse, is prepared to wed out of duty, not desire. But the woman who arrives—fierce, kind, and nothing like the cold fae he expected—begins to melt the walls he’s long kept up. As their bond deepens, the truth threatens to unravel their fragile connection, with a kingdom’s fate and both their hearts hanging in the balance.

The Ambrose Girls of Calaway Crossing Series by Leigh Fenty continues with Londyn. When a scruffy stranger wanders into the café, Londyn runs with her family. He’s far from her idea of the perfect man, but something about him makes her offer him a job. Grayson Geary is kind, quiet, and clearly hiding something. He’s not a bad man, just someone who needs to disappear for a while, and this small mountain town is the perfect place to do it. As their friendship deepens, Londyn starts to wonder if there’s more between them—but when the truth comes out, will his secret ruin everything?

Nothing to Lose is a standalone MM romance by Rebecca Rathe. Isaac has always focused on survival and protecting others. Taking in Tyler—a broken boy on his doorstep—wasn’t part of the plan, but he can’t turn him away. As they grow closer, Isaac starts to hope for more than just survival. Tyler’s world shatters in one night, but Isaac becomes his refuge. When the truth of Tyler’s attack puts Isaac at risk, Tyler must choose: stay and risk everything Isaac’s built, or walk away to protect the man who saved him.

Cash Target is a Blaze and Badge book by Edale Lane. If you love romantic suspense, don’t miss this thrilling butch/femme, age-gap, ice-queen romance packed with danger, desire, and one irresistible pet. Fast-paced and full of heart-pounding twists, it’s a story of passion, peril, and the unexpected power of love.

Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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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.

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