Dog lovers in the United States have reason to celebrate this Sunday, as November 23rd is Thankful for My Dog Day. Our canine companions more than live up to their billing as man’s best friend and make a perfect reading buddy on a lazy afternoon. Cozy up with your furry pal and check out today’s list of new book releases.
Clause & Effect by Colet Abedi and Rachel Van Dyken
Clause and Effect by Colet Abedi and Rachel Van Dyken delivers a playful holiday romance built on a mysterious contract and an unexpected connection. Charlie Lyn Horseman signs an agreement for one night of in-person holiday services, expecting something simple. Instead, she finds herself snowbound with Stetson, a brooding Christmas heir whose charm and intensity turn every moment into temptation.
As mistletoe, mischief, and sweet indulgences shape their time together, the fine print takes on new meaning. Stolen kisses, warm laughter, and rising desire blur the lines between duty and pleasure, leaving Charlie wondering whether this holiday arrangement could become something real. In a season filled with magic and second chances, both must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts for a love that feels anything but contractual.
Death's Past by Jack Probyn (DS Tomek Bowen Series)
The DS Tomek Bowen Series continues with Death’s Past by Jack Probyn. A violent tidal surge uncovers the long-buried bones of a child in the marshes of South Essex. Forensics confirm the victim died more than thirty years ago, yet the circumstances of the killing mirror the tragic fate of Tomek’s own brother. As he digs into the cold case, Tomek is forced to confront painful memories and a web of secrets that someone has worked hard to keep hidden. This Christmas, the investigation promises answers he never expected and revelations that could change everything.
A Season of Second Chances by Laramie Briscoe
A Season of Second Chances by Laramie Briscoe follows Joy Matthews, who never planned to return to Pine Ridge until a blizzard forces her off the road and straight into the arms of Winter Evans, the first love she abandoned a decade earlier. Now trapped together at his lodge during the worst storm in a century, old wounds reopen as familiar sparks ignite. Winter has built a new life and claims he has moved on, yet Joy’s return unsettles everything he thought he buried. As Christmas approaches and the snow keeps falling, both must decide whether their past heartbreak is too deep to heal or if fate is offering them a true second chance.
The Glass Unicorn: Part 4 by Yasmine Galenorn (Quest Wars)
The Quest Wars Series, a LitRPG serial, rages on with The Glass Unicorn: Part 4 by Yasmine Galenorn.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for November 23rd, 2025
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.