Did you know that Wednesday, May 6th is National Beverage Day? It’s a wide‑ranging celebration of whatever you like to drink. So whether you prefer a White Russian like The Dude, a Martini shaken not stirred like 007, or pipe‑weed tea and ale like Gandalf, you can celebrate in whatever way suits you.
And no matter what your beverage of choice is, it always pairs well with a good book. There are more than 35 new releases hitting shelves today, so get your drink ready and let’s have a look.
Dared by a Lyon by Anna St. Claire (Lyon’s Den Connected World Series)
USA Today bestselling author Anna St. Claire’s Dared by a Lyon returns to the multi‑author “Lyon’s Den Connected World” historical romance series with a story built on forced proximity, dangerous secrets, and a heroine whose spirit refuses to be tamed. And like all books in the series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
When Ashlyn March swaps places with her cousin and is stranded at a stranger’s estate during a storm, she never expects to find herself drawn to the enigmatic Earl of Ravensthorpe. As their connection deepens, she must decide if revealing the truth about her identity is worth risking the love she’s come to cherish.
Kol's Honor by A.G. Wilde (Barbarians of the Dust Series)
If sci‑fi romance is your thing, USA Today bestselling author A.G. Wilde’s Kol’s Honor brings the heat as the fourth book in the “Barbarians of the Dust” series. This installment leans into fan-favourite tropes like fated mates, size difference, touch‑her‑and‑die intensity, and a hero who falls hard and fast. Add in spicy alien anatomy, a protective warrior, and a human heroine who upends his world, and you’ve got another addictive entry in this gritty, dust‑covered universe.
Kol leads his clan through a hard, sand‑covered world, but he can’t ignore the strong human woman who works beside him. When danger closes in, he and Erika fight to protect their people even as the pull between them grows too strong to deny.
Forbidden Vow by Lilith Vincent (Ruthless Arrangements Series)
Lilith Vincent’s Forbidden Vow delivers a forbidden M/F romance packed with dark themes, an obsessed, overprotective hero, and a sweet, clever virgin heroine caught in his orbit. This second installment in the “Ruthless Arrangements” mafia marriage series is dirty, delicious, and full of tension, and it can be read as a standalone.
Damiano and Lucy grow up as survivors who hide their true past inside a powerful and dangerous family, but the lie that once kept them safe now traps them in a life ruled by fear and violence. When a forced marriage and a rival’s threats close in, Damiano can no longer deny his forbidden love for Lucy, even though wanting her may destroy them both.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for May 6th, 2026
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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.