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GRIMLORE MANOR de Kalyn Josephson

New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson’s new middle grade is The Inheritance Games meets The Addams Family.

GRIMLORE MANOR
by Kalyn Josephson
Delacorte, 2026
(via Laura Dail Literary)

Every three years on April 13th, a Devlin dies. Fourteen-year-old Kit Devlin knows this because she lost both her parents to the family curse one afterthe other, sending her on an endless carousel of short-lived stints with estranged cousins and forgotten uncles. So when the news arrives that the eccentric grandfather she’s never met is the latest to kick to the bucket, she’s not surprised. What she doesn’t expect is the invitation to his funeral that comes with it—something no Devlin ever has.

Along with her current guardian, Aunt Something or Another (or Aunt Soraas Kit calls her), she arrives at the darkly whimsical Grimlore Manor in the strange and dreary town of Hearthstone, Scotland, only to discover she’s one of a select few Devlins invited to partake in a very special game. Whoever can solve the series of riddles and mysteries her grandfather left behind will inherit his fortune. With the money he left behind for Kit’s care swiftly dwindling, Aunt Sora makes it clear that without that inheritance, Kit will be out of a home. But as she burrows deeper into the game her grandfather left behind, she begins to uncover the truth behind the curse that took her parents—and how to break it. Kit throws herself into the competition, but in a house full of hidden rooms and secret doors that never lead where they’re supposed to, getting lost is the least of her worries.

Because her family members will do whatever it takes to win that inheritance—even kill…

Kalyn Josephson is a New York Times bestselling fantasy writer living in the California Bay Area. She loves books, cats, books with cats, and making up other worlds to live in for a while. Her YA debut, The Storm Crow, was one of Indigo’s Best YA Books of 2019, B&N’s Best YA books of July 2019, and Goodreads’s most popular 2019 debuts. Her debut adult fantasy, The Library of Amorlin, is set to be published by Kensington in 2027.

GODBLOODED d’Emma Theriault

A Fate Inked In Blood meets The Foxglove King in this high-spice, Celtic-inspired adult romantasy.

GODBLOODED (Book #1)
by Emma Theriault
Hodder & Stoughton, 2026
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Dunscane is a land surrounded by darkness, protected by the gods who holdback the ruin lurking in the Waste. When Anthea Damra is chosen by the goddess Morven to be her priestess her comfortable, aristocratic existence is traded for a life of degrading rituals, brutal sacrifices, and the goddess hearing her every thought. She knows she can’t trust anyone in the stronghold; not her brooding, handsome warden, Eamon, and certainly not Morven, ruthless and maternal by turns. Anthea is haunted by whispers about Ione, the priestess before her who failed in her duties.

To avoid the same fate, Anthea delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Morven and her fellow deities. As their relationship grows, Anthea empathizes with the goddess more and more. Then Morven reveals the truth: the gods are not protectors, but prisoners, bound by an ancient pact that enslaves them to the whims of unknown powers. Horrified the goddess is also a captive, Anthea doesn’t hesitate when Morven asks her to take off the collar that binds her to the temple, allowing her to escape.

Forced to flee and brave the Waste alongside the notorious (and surprisingly charming) heretic Severin Cosgrave, he reveals to Anthea that all she knows is a lie. As Severin and Anthea become allies, and more, the secrets they unveil put targets on their backs. Darkness is creeping in, and Anthea discovers that her being chosen as Morven’s priestess was not as random as she once believed…and she may be the only one that can save Dunscane from ruin.

Emma Theriault ‘s YA fantasy debut, Rebel Rose, was a Canadian Children’s Book Centre starred selection for Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2021. Her debut adult historical romance, A Lady Would Know Better, came out in January 2025 from Entangled with two sequels to follow.

THE LIBRARY OF FLOWERS de Lily Chu

Featuring poignant family dynamics, the search for love and identity, and interwoven with the narratives of other Fifth Daughters (from the Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and the last days of the Qing Dynasty), THE LIBRARY OF FLOWERS is an absorbing story about finding your true heart’s desire.

THE LIBRARY OF FLOWERS
by Lily Chu
Sourcebooks Casablanca, March 2026
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Thirty-two-year-old Lucy Hua comes from an ancient, magical line of Chinese perfumers renowned for their secret ability to manipulate emotions through their ‘moli’ perfumes. Throughout history, they served the rich and powerful, from empresses to taipans and their wives to CEOs. But even among the Hua family, Lucy’s talent is rare: she can create scents that attract true love. It’s a gift that only presents itself in the eldest daughter of every fifth generation.

And her family is hoping that gift will save them now. Ever since immigrating to Vancouver after World War II, the Huas’ fortunes haven’t been the same. Eager to regain their former status and riches, they were waiting for Lucy and her powers to mark the end of their decline. Unfortunately, Lucy’s abilities never manifested and, devastated by her failure, she leaves home to open her own, thoroughly non-magical, artisanal parfumerie…until the day her past finally catches up with her again.

Lily Chu loves ordering the second-cheapest wine, wearing perfume all the time, and staying up far too late reading a good book. She writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters.

RAVENFALL de Kalyn Josephson

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world… Wednesday meets Supernatural in this bewitching middle-grade series!

RAVENFALL (Book 1)
by Kalyn Josephson
Delacorte, September 2022
(via Laura Dail Literary)

Thirteen-year-old Anna Ballinkay has never been normal. Her family uses their psychic abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a magical B&B between the human world and the Otherworld. But it’s hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death.

So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects…

Now the supernatural creature straight out of Celtic mythology, one with eerie connections to Colin’s family, is coming after them. If Anna and Colin can’t stop the creature, it would spell destruction for Ravenfall and the world as they know it.

« Twisty and thrilling. Ravenfall is an enthralling adventure that pulls readers in from the first page, with delightful worldbuilding that will make you want to linger for a long time. »—Julie Abe, author of the Eva Evergreen series

« As cozy as a warm cup of tea in the middle of a graveyard at midnight on Halloween. Don’t you dare sleep on this story—or its truly excellent black cat. »—Alyssa Colman, author of The Gilded Girl

« Alternating between Anna and Colin’s voices, Josephson (The Storm Crow) presents memorable characters in an engaging and eerie magical mystery. »—Publishers Weekly

« Magical traditions, creatures, and objects abound in this intriguing setting, offering possibilities for sequels… Largely spellbinding. »—Kirkus Reviews

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Kalyn Josephson is a fantasy author living in the California Bay Area. She loves books, cats, books with cats, and making up other worlds to live in for a while. She is also the author of the Storm Crow duology.

RUNNING COLD de Susan Walter

In this heart-pounding story of deception, murder, and survival, a former Olympian retreats to the Canadian wilderness for a fresh start, only to find out that the past will always catch up to her.

RUNNING COLD
by Susan Walter
Lake Union/Amazon, October 2024
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Julie Adler’s perfect facade is shattered by grief when her husband commits suicide. His death reveals that their luxurious California life was a house of cards, and his secret business dealings have left Julie penniless.

As she strikes out on her own, Julie feels drawn to her old stomping grounds in Banff, a charming and isolated ski town where she once trained for the Olympics. She finds work as a housekeeper at a luxury resort, but just as she starts to piece together a new life, an eccentric guest turns up dead. And Julie, the last person seen in her hotel room, is the prime suspect.

The evidence is stacked against her, but even in the encroaching blizzard, Julie knows her way around these mountains. She just needs to evade the police long enough to find the truth behind the murder…and before the real killer finds her first.

“Set in a stunning but unforgiving landscape, Running Cold is chilling—both literally and figuratively. This twisty tale of murder, secrets, and exceptional human grit had me flying through the pages!” —Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Drowning Woman

“When Julie’s life is ripped apart by her husband’s untimely death, it’s just the beginning of the journey that will lead her into her dark past and the secrets that swirled around her, sight unseen. A taught page-turner that draws you in and never lets go…” —Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of I’ll Never Tell

Susan Walter is the author of Lie by the Pool, Good as Dead, and Over Her Dead Body. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After being given every opportunity—and failing—to become a concert violinist, Susan attended Harvard University. She had hoped to be a newscaster, but the local TV station had different ideas and hired her to write and produce promos instead. Seeking sunshine and a change of scenery, Walter moved to Los Angeles to work in film and television production. Upon realizing writers were having all the fun, Susan transitioned to screenwriting, then directing. She wrote and made her directorial debut with the 2017 film All I Wish, starring Sharon Stone.