21 Feb 2025
The Buzziest Books of February | 2025
February is the perfect time for reflection and fresh perspectives, with longer days and lingering winter chill. Our curated list of must-reads will inspire warmth, hope, and self-discovery, whether you’re seeking cozy escapes or adventurous tales. From stories of friendship to journeys of growth, these books are the ideal companions for a month of heart and soul. 📚❤️ Happy reading!
My Plus One = You
by Angela Haas
Release Date: January 30 2025
Rachel and Cam strike a deal to survive wedding season as each other’s plus-one—no strings, no romance. But as they navigate champagne toasts and dances under the stars, exes reappear, and their friendship deepens into something more. Set in Scottsdale, this heartfelt story celebrates friendship, second chances, and love’s unexpected timing.
What We Give Away (Bold Journeys Book 4)
by Paulette Stout
Release Date: February 4 2025
A famous journalist, Leslie charges head-first into NYC’s most controversial stories. But a trip to help family turns into her next big story: the truth about dieting. It makes Leslie question everything about her life, health, and tragic breakup with the only man she’s ever loved. Will reality destroy her career or offer a second chance at love?
Of Ash and Salt (The Emorean Prophecy Book 1)
by Daniel McGee
Release Date: February 4 2025
Red ash falls. The time of testing has begun. Those with magical gifts are torn from their families, and Eila fights to protect the one person she cannot lose. Meanwhile, Aiden risks everything to steal a relic that could save his father—or doom them all. Their fates intertwine in a battle for survival. What comes next may shatter the world forever.
First Elite (Foundra Book 3)
by Emmanuel M. Arriaga
Release Date: February 4 2025
When Neven’s wife is murdered, he joins Tashanira and a sentient AI named Ellipse in a dangerous pursuit of vengeance. Together, they uncover ancient secrets, confront personal truths, and face the harrowing cost of service to the immortal Huzien Founders in First Elite—an unforgettable sci-fi adventure of sacrifice, justice, and hope.
Galloper’s Quests
by Augustus Cileone
Release Date: December 27 2024
Galloper’s Quests, based on Gulliver’s Travels, begins in 2079. Navy Captain Samuel Galloper is a scientist who continually seeks answers about the mysteries of the universe. He creates a way to open wormholes. He escapes Earth’s warmongers, visits three planets, confronts intergalactic wars, falls in love, and must decide whether to return home.
Twice the Family
by Julie Ryan McGue
Release Date: February 4 2025
Julie McGue’s parents always longed for a big American family—and their adoption of Julie and her twin sister, Jenny, seemed to satisfy that yearning. But as the couple continue adding adopted and biological children to the family, tragedy strikes. Julie begins to see just how much her parents’ goals and dreams differ from her own.
Betwixt And Between
by Steven Twitty
Release Date: January 13 2025
A must read for anyone who loves movies and movie dialog. A fictitious hero struggles against NYC police, two rival mobsters and a voluptuous hit-woman to find the author who created them.
The Last Dance You Saved (The Hatley Family Book 3)
by LJ Evans
Release Date: February 5 2025
Searching for answers to a family mystery, I never expect to find danger or lose my heart. But now that I’ve stumbled into the life of a grumpy cowboy and his lonely daughter, I’ll risk everything to keep them. With love at stake, I’m willing to bet it all.
Lady of the Street: Beginnings
by Sharon L. Benedict
Release Date: December 23 2024
After the brutal loss of her father & brother, Laura arrives in 1898 to escape Ireland’s hardships. At 18 she ventures into New York’s shadowed Wall Street world. Finding her first love, they fight for those in harsh tenement conditions. With determined faith, Laura also breaks Irish & gender barriers to build wealth & purpose for herself & others.
The Sun’s Shadow
by Sejal Badani
Release Date: January 28, 2025
As their paths collide, two women are forced to face difficult choices. Felicity must decide if the life she’s chasing is truly worth the cost, while Celine clings to the hope that someone, somewhere, can save her son. In a different world, Celine and Felicity might have been friends. But now, they must find a way to put the hurt between them aside—for the sake of their children and futures.
Dead As A Dodo (A Birdie Byrnes Mystery Book 1)
by Shel Delisle
Release Date: January 28 2025
Birdie Byrnes doesn’t have the training to become a sleuth, but when a dead body is found in the South Florida day spa where she works, that’s exactly what she must do. She’s innocent and the number one suspect. With the help of her best friend, her best client, a feisty grandmother, and a savvy detective, she sets out to find the real killer.
The Ex Effect
by Jo Watson
Release Date: Feb 13 2025
Thirteen years ago, Ash’s perfect night with Logan went hilariously wrong, leaving her with a cursed sex life. Now, flirty emails with dreamy location scout Max offer hope. Can Max break the curse—or will their meeting lead to something far more unexpected?
A Donga Is Not What You Think It Is
by J.M. Unrue
Release Date: January 24 2025
*What would you do with a second chance?* Mark and Ciena make a daring flight into an uncertain future with only hope to guide them. Sometimes, the best way to overcome uncertainty is to step aside and let it pass. Get the eBook for just $0.99—limited-time introductory price!
The Conquest of Liberty (Moors Monarchs & Monks Book 1)
by Kent Merrell
Release Date: October 27 2024
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of the New World and the rise of the Renaissance, The Conquest of Liberty is a sweeping tale of adventure, faith, and the eternal struggle for liberty. It is a gripping narrative that weaves together history, heroism, and the enduring struggle to think and act freely in a world rife with oppression.
War of the Submarine: The Rebel Collection (Books 0-4)
by R.G. Roberts
Release Date: February 25 2025
Alex Coleman is sure he’s no hero. He’s awkward, unorthodox, and makes fireballs out of coffee creamer when he isn’t committing near mutiny. But when war comes knocking, he might just be the reluctant hero the U.S. Navy needs. But with a sub old enough to drink & a misfit crew, no one expects him to make a difference…until the enemy gets a vote.
The Echo of Tombs
by Ken Snyder
Release Date: February 12 2025
Dapple shadows and the gleeful laughter of children hide the cancer that grows at the heart of the tree-dwelling nation of Phairainia. And as long as Jin Talhoon draws breath, the church’s executioners will live in fear, speaking his name in hushed tones, fearful of bringing his wrath upon them. Phairainia will be free, or burned to ash.
Beyond Your Shadow: Legacy Through Multiplication
by Vinnie Fisher
Release Date: January 6 2025
In Beyond Your Shadow, seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert, Vinnie Fisher challenges the traditional view of success by presenting a transformative approach to leadership through mentorship. Drawing from decades of business experience and faith-guided insights, Fisher reveals how every leader can create lasting impact by investing in the next generation.
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