New Release Tuesday: October 13, 2026
Fae outlaws, ghostly matchmaking, holiday romance & dark obsessions
This week’s new releases are giving us plenty of reasons to stay in and read. From magical retellings and paranormal romances to Christmas escapes and collector’s editions, here’s what’s arriving at Romantasy Bookstore on October 13!
Mothsblood (Deluxe Limited Edition) — Lynn D. Jung
When her university’s supposedly immortal headmistress is murdered, ambitious alchemist Larkspur Lee is drawn into an investigation involving a dangerous cult and secrets she thought she’d escaped. Set in modern-day Paris, this dark academia fantasy explores ambition, power, and the price of knowledge.
Snow This Is Love — Christina Lauren and more
Five cozy holiday romances bring a little fairy-tale magic to your seasonal reading. Featuring stories from Christina Lauren, Julie Murphy, Jasmine Guillory, Zoraida Córdova, and Jesse Q. Sutanto, this collection reunites the authors of Disney’s Meant to Be books for a festive treat.
Wench — Erynne Rivers
We are OBSESSED with this cover!! Promised to the Sheriff of Nottingham, Maid Marian is traveling through Sherwood Forest when she’s kidnapped by Robin Hood and his fae Merry Men. As attraction grows between Marian and her captor, she begins questioning everything she’s been taught about the creatures she once feared. A magical twist on a familiar tale!
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder — Ally Carter
Ally Carter has done it again! lla Chambers needs to prove that her childhood rival, billionaire heir Liam Montgomery, is alive—before she takes the blame for his apparent murder. Liam, meanwhile, wants to discover who’s trying to kill him. A Christmas storm, old grudges, and a dangerous mystery bring these two rivals closer than either expected.
A Christmas Inn, Maine — Aaron Kyte
After losing his job and his relationship, Adam returns to Maine and sets out to save his aunt’s struggling inn with a Christmas Eve reopening. Enter Graham, the handsome contractor whose help could rescue the renovation—and complicate Adam’s vow to stay single. Small-town holiday charm meets an unexpected fresh start.
The Gilded Rose — Joanna Shupe
Trapped in a cruel marriage, Caroline finds a welcome escape cataloguing the private library of Zane Bishop, a wealthy recluse scarred by an explosion. Their growing connection offers hope beyond the life her husband has forced upon her. This Beauty and the Beast retelling brings longing and romance to Gilded Age New York.
Once in a Timeline — Iman Hariri-Kia
An aspiring New York lifestyle influencer becomes trapped inside her own “day in the life” video. With a mysterious stranger as her potential way out, she must navigate a reality far stranger than anything she planned to post. A romance with a playful speculative twist.
Vicious Prince — Rina Kent
Teal Van Doren takes a marriage contract that wasn’t meant for her and finds herself facing Ronan Astor, an arrogant aristocrat determined to make her regret it. But Teal has an agenda of her own. Secrets, revenge, and an explosive attraction collide in this dark romance from the Royal Elite series.
Don’t Fall (Deluxe Edition) — B.B. Reid
Nyx believes in reason, until she discovers she descends from a line of Red Hood witches. A cursed family needs her love to break its spell, while a watchful hunter draws her further into a world of dangerous secrets. This dark Red Riding Hood retelling launches the Hunt the Red Hood series.
Untouchable (Deluxe Edition) — Talia Hibbert
After a mistake damages her career, nanny Hannah Kabbah gets a second chance working for widowed father Nathaniel Davis. Their growing attraction makes keeping things professional increasingly difficult, but Hannah’s guarded heart and painful secrets stand in the way. A steamy romance about trust, vulnerability, and starting over.
Entities to Lovers — Mallory Marlowe
Rival Boston ghost-tour guides Rory and Ezra disturb a matchmaking spirit and end up cursed with bad luck whenever they’re apart. Forced to stay close while searching for a solution, the medium and the history professor discover their chemistry might be stronger than their grievances. Ghosts, banter, and magically enforced proximity? Yes, please.
Death — Kristin Cast
A magical tarot card pulls Juniper Chase and her best friend’s older brother, Beckett, into the Kingdom of Swords. Mistaken for its future queen, Juniper must uncover the secrets beneath a charming prince’s façade—with Beckett serving as her protective guard. Hidden feelings and royal deception collide in this Towerfall installment.
Dark Horse — C. R. Jane
A storm strands newly divorced Sienna Blake in a Montana town, where rancher Sterling Hayes quickly becomes determined to keep her there. But beneath Blackwood’s small-town charm lies a history of violence—and women are disappearing. An obsessive cowboy romance with a dangerous mystery lurking in the background.
Love You to Death — Jenna Levine
After an untimely encounter with a bus, Lucy McKenzie refuses to follow her handsome grim reaper quietly into the afterlife. Daniel helps secure her six more weeks on earth, provided he can accompany her and study humanity. Their unusual arrangement gives them both a chance at something neither expected: love.
A Very Merry Detour — Court Behr
Alaina’s road trip to win back her ex-boyfriend ends in a snowbank—and an unexpected rescue by Priscilla, a decidedly un-festive bookstore owner. Stranded in a Utah ski town, Alaina starts checking off holiday adventures with Priscilla beside her. Soon, getting her ex back might no longer be the happy ending she wants.
Falling for Her — Natasha Madison
The Second in the Falling For Series! A divorced detective who thrives on order finds his carefully managed life turned upside down by his new nanny. Keeping his household running is one thing; keeping his heart out of the equation proves much harder. Add this one to your list if you love a spicy single-dad-and-nanny romance.
Caught Up (Collector’s Edition) — Navessa Allen
Nico “Junior” Trocci once pushed Lauren Marchetti away, convinced his dangerous world had no place for her. Years later, discovering who she’s become turns his curiosity into obsession—and Lauren is intrigued by the mysterious man pursuing her. This collector’s edition brings the second Into Darkness novel back to your shelf in a special package. Plus it's just so pretty!
I’ll Believe in Anything — Jacob Tierney
Go behind the scenes of Heated Rivalry with its creator, Jacob Tierney. Featuring annotated scripts and exclusive insights into the first season’s production, this companion explores how Rachel Reid’s romance made the journey from page to screen. One for the readers who can’t get enough of Shane and Ilya.
Your Next Read Is Waiting
Shop this week’s releases at romantasybookshop.com, or stop into Turnersville or Lumberton to browse and talk books with us.
And don’t forget Tipsy Tuesday! We’re open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, so come enjoy a complimentary cocktail and find your next read.
Which October 13 release is at the top of your list?