It’s a Fintastic Friday, as we celebrate sharks, rays, and other Elasmobranchii. The second Friday of each May is dedicated to these cartilaginous fish and the efforts of conservation to preserve them. It’s their day today, but we guess we can make time for all the authors with new books coming out today. Here are today’s new releases.
A Goblet of Guises and Gooseberries by Abigail Manning (Enchanting Confections Series)
Princess Emaline finally sets out to meet her future in laws after years of waiting, eager to explore her new kingdom and step into her role. Her plans unravel almost immediately when a chaotic encounter involving mud and a persistent goose leaves her unpresentable just as she is meant to make her first impression. In a desperate attempt to salvage the situation, her handmaiden steps in to pose as the princess, only for the royal family to accept the deception without question.
Separated from her identity and unable to reach her maid, Emaline is mistaken for a common worker and taken to a nearby estate. Stranded and determined to reclaim her place, she must rely on her wits and the help of a charming farmhand who believes he is assisting the real princess elsewhere. In A Goblet of Guises and Gooseberries by Abigail Manning, mistaken identity, humor, and unexpected romance collide in a lively tale of self discovery and second chances.
Heart Eyes by Effie Campbell (The Lovesick Duet Series)
A man shaped by a harsh childhood becomes fixated on the girl who once showed him kindness, holding onto that memory as his only source of hope. Years later, their lives cross again, but while she has built a stable and successful future, he remains consumed by his past. Watching from a distance, his feelings grow into something darker as a shared history resurfaces through someone who wants revenge. In Heart Eyes by Effie Campbell, obsession and protection blur as he is willing to do anything to keep her safe.
Knocked Up in Puerto Rico by JLynn Autumn (Passport to Love)
Delilah Cortez wants a baby but not the complications that come with a typical relationship, so she turns to her longtime friend Benny with an unconventional proposal. He agrees on his own terms, leading them to a private getaway where their plan begins to blur with deeper emotions. As old feelings resurface, their arrangement grows more complicated than expected. When public attention threatens to expose them, they are forced to confront what they truly want. In Knocked Up in Puerto Rico by JLynn Autumn, friendship and desire collide in a decision that could change everything.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for May 8th, 2026
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.