Every Sizzling YA Book You Need to Read This Fall
Fall is the perfect time to open the curtains, grab your favorite fuzzy throw and find a relaxing place to sit with a new book.
After all, reading is a great way to escape the stressors of everyday life and transport yourself into the wonderful worlds of romance, suspense and so much more. Not sure what to dive into next? Here are a few tantalizing new book releases to add to your carts and pre-order lists ASAP.
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
The author of Love on The Brain and The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood, is on the brink of releasing a new contemporary romance novel this Nov. 7. Check & Mate focuses on Mallory Greenleaf's long hiatus from chess—the game that tore her family apart.
Unbeknownst to her, the simple act of winning a charity tournament catches the attention of chess world champion, Nolan Sawyer, who comes to see her as a sworn enemy. The novel focuses on the relationship between the now-rival chess players and is perfect for the fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope.
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Fourth Wing's Sequel, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
On Nov. 7, Rebecca Yarros' most-anticipated release will finally be in our hands. If you haven't already, get started on the series now by reading the first book in the series, Fourth Wing. It tells the story of Violet Sorrengail, an aspiring dragon rider and daughter of the commanding general, who is both fragile and highly intelligent. That makes her an easy target, especially for the late rebellion leader's son, Xaden Riorson. Many first-years may die trying to survive "threshing," a year-long test to weed out the weak candidates, and the one true test to see who is strong enough to become a dragon rider.
Iron Flame follows the success of Violet's first year in the academy, which she surprisingly survives. Now, she is faced with an even more threatening rival, the new vice commandant. The story follows the enemies-to-lovers trope while also adding more deathly obstacles for her to face. See what is yet to come for the delicate Violet and her training as a dragon rider as she uncovers shocking leadership secrets.
Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
The must-read book of the holiday season is finally having its time to shine. Rachel Reid's LGBT sports romance Time to Shine was released on Sep. 26 and is already flying off the shelves. This bromance-to-romance trope follows the lives of hockey teammates Casey Hicks and Landon Stackhouse as they go from acquaintances to roommates and from friends to lovers. You can't help but root for this couple through the thick and thin (ice). This wonderful romance is sure to warm your heart.
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Love Interest by Clare Gilmore
On Oct. 10, the debut of Love Interest will leave the world swooning with the likes of two coworker enemies, Casey Maitland and Alex Harrison. Casey is working with the finance department at LC Publications with aspirations of applying for the project manager position she's always dreamed of. That is, until the job is given to Alex, the board chairman's son, without a second thought. Now, the two are expected to work alongside each other on mutual projects.
We also love that the book is set in 2023, which means we can experience watching the relationship of these two enemies blossom into something truly magnetic in real time.
Peaches and Dreams by Juliette Cross
Juliette Cross has released another brilliant book to follow her Green Valley Heroes series, and though Peaches and Dreams is meant to be the fourth book, it can also be read as a standalone for those who aren't familiar with the previous stories.
It begins when the independent and moody single dad, Wade Kelley, develops feelings for Marly "Mad Marly" Rivers, a woman considered crazy for her dream of winning the local moonshine competition and opening her own distillery. This meaty and alluring romance story will make you wish it never ended. Even better, the book's universe doesn't stop here thanks to the rest of Juliette Cross's Green Valley Heroes series, as well as the Green Valley Chronicles and Penny Reid Book Universe.
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