New Release Tuesday: November 17, 2026
Island romance, vampire heirs & a return to Fae & Alchemy
Rebecca Yarros is trading dragons for a shipwreck this week, Callie Hart’s Quicksilver and Brimstone are back in special editions, and there’s even a bookshop bakery if you’d rather spend November somewhere cozy. Here’s what’s joining the shelves at Romantasy Bookstore. 💜
Peculiar Stars — Rebecca Yarros
A cyclone leaves newly engaged Callista stranded on an island with a sailing crew and her fiancé’s cousin, Dominic. As the months pass, she finds herself questioning the life she planned and drawn to the one person who understands who she’s becoming. A slow burn about what happens when surviving changes what you want.
A World Apart (Deluxe Edition) — Meghan Nesmith
An aspiring Victorian magician accidentally summons Wil, a young man whose family has been trapped by the Faerie Queen since the Norman Conquest. Their time together never lasts long, and with Kit’s own wedding looming, he has only months to find a way to free Wil. A queer romantasy for readers who like their love stories a few centuries apart.
Alma Vampires — Elena Armas
Scholarship student Valle Cepeda inherits a fashion empire from a mother she never knew. Suddenly she needs protection from Hadrian Cruz, a wealthy vampire tied to her by an old blood debt. She doesn’t trust him, which would be much easier if she didn’t want him.
Thunderstruck — Lissa Layland
An American student in Norway stumbles into Asgard and has to pass Odin’s trials to prove she can keep it secret. As if that weren’t enough, the handsome activist and aloof professor she’s drawn to turn out to be Thor and Loki. Come for the Norse mythology; stay to see which god she falls for.
Release Me (Deluxe Edition) — J.L. Seegars
Nadia arrives in New Haven on the run, with no reason to expect anyone to stand beside her. Then Sebastian notices how hard she’s fighting to stay afloat and decides to make her safety his priority. An emotional romance about learning to hope for more when you’ve spent so long just getting through the day.
Beneath a Midnight Moon (Deluxe Edition) — Catherine Cowles
Aster returns to Starlight Grove to help her grandfather, knowing she’ll have to face the town she left behind. She doesn’t expect to marry Maverick, the man she once loved, to protect herself and the family ranch. For readers who like their second chances with a side of small-town suspense.
Soul Sworn — Kate Dylan
Talia makes a living killing the people fated to murder her clients’ soulmates. Cain hunts assassins like her, and his latest assignment puts her directly in his path. The trouble starts when the two discover that wanting each other might be more dangerous than finishing the job.
The Sugar and Spice Bookshop Bakery — Jennifer Page
A former romance editor returns to her Yorkshire village and takes a chance on a bookshop bakery. Between renovations, an unexpected visit from her ex-stepdaughter, and a handsome local architect, Louise’s own love story starts to take shape. Best read with a cup of tea and something fresh from the oven.
Quicksilver (Special Edition) — Callie Hart
Start here if you’re new to Fae & Alchemy. Saeris Fane crosses into a world of Fae magic and finds herself tangled up with the dangerous Kingfisher. If you already know why that name is enough to sell you on the book, the special edition is a good excuse to make room on your shelf.
Brimstone (Special Edition) — Callie Hart
The second Fae & Alchemy book brings Saeris and Kingfisher back as threats to their realms force them to risk more than ever. Gift it alongside Quicksilver, or pick it up for the friend who still wants to talk about that ending.
Make Me — Natasha K. Lauren
Brooklyn trauma nurse Gia thought she’d left her mafia family behind. When a murder brings her back into their orbit, she’s stuck in a safe house with Nico, the brooding enforcer assigned to protect her. He’s used to being in control. She has some thoughts about that.
Browse the November 17 arrivals at Romantasy Bookstore, or come see us in Turnersville or Lumberton. If you’re torn between a shipwreck, a cursed library, and a bakery, we’re happy to help you narrow it down.
🍸 Make it a Tipsy Tuesday! We’re open until 8 p.m. Stop in for a complimentary cocktail and a little time to browse.