October 2025 Book Releases
I am so excited about the October 2025 book releases, and I cannot wait to get my hands on these books. It is always so much fun finding the upcoming new books.
This month, there are some fantastic picks… October is the time when these books are published to establish themselves before Halloween but also before Christmas! I also have a list of September 2025 book releases by genre.
It is also exciting to see so many multi-genre novels on this list. It has been so fun to select the October 2025 book releases (with tons of help from Kirsten) with only the books that Kirsten and I want to read.
You can help authors by going into your favorite reading app and adding these books to your To Be Read pile. You can also head to your local indie bookstore and pre-order the books you know you will love. This helps the authors a lot. All the books on this list are linked to Libro.fm and Bookshop.org. Both of these sites are associated with independent bookstores!
Most Anticipated October 2025 Book Releases
Most Anticipated Fiction
Wreck by Catherine Newman – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 book releases
Most Anticipated Historical Fiction
Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 book releases
Most Anticipated Fantasy/ Sci-Fi
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 fiction book releases
Most Anticipated Thriller
The Water Lies by Amy Meyerson – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 thriller book picks
Most Anticipated Mystery
The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 mystery book releases
Most Anticipated Romance
Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder- Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October romance books
Most Anticipated Nonfiction
That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Meyers- Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 nonfiction book releases
Most Anticipated YA
A Riddle of Thorns by Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the Young Adult October 2025 book releases
Most Anticipated Holiday Books
Yours for the Season by Emily Stone – Click here to read the synopsis and see more of the October 2025 holiday book releases
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October 2025 Fiction Book Releases
Wreck
Author: Catherine Newman
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Genre: Fiction
More info: Sequel to Sandwich, November 2025 Good Morning America Book Club Pick!
Age Range: 16+
Plot
This story takes place two years after the events of Sandwich at Rocky’s family home in Massachusetts. Willa is home from college, and Rocky’s dad, now a widower, has moved in with her and Nick. Jamie is living with his girlfriend in New York. When a local man, Jamie’s old school mate, dies in a railroad accident, Rocky starts a new obsession. She cannot get it out of her head and neither can Willa.
This book, unlike Sandwich, follows Rocky and her family through an entire season, rather than a week. It looks at family dynamics and what happens when a member of your family does something unexpected.
Trigger Warnings
Exploration of anxiety
Why Jackie loves it
Newman’s signature wit and humor and present in this book; however, this book deals with anxiety and the toll it takes on Rocky. Because we are exploring this over a longer period of time than Sandwich, the book has a more serious feel. I like the way Newman explores family, relationships, and anxiety. Newman also explores family dynamics in a deeper way.
Find This Book in: GMA Book Club List 2025
Plot
This literary fiction book is for fans of the movie Sliding Doors. In it, two new parents meet at a baby class. Each is happily married but is wildly attracted to the other. As the book unfolds, we see two diverging plot lines. One in which we see them have an affair, and one in which their lives continue as they are.
The Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee
Author: Saki Kawashiro
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Plot
Momoko is heartbroken after being dumped by the love of her life. She ends up drunk and crying in a cafe, where the manager allows her to cook up her ex’s favorite dish while telling their story. It stops her from crying and causes the manager to create the “Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee,” an unconventional group therapy.
A Wooded Shore: And Other Stories
Author: Thomas McGuane
Genre: Short Stories
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: Award-winning writer
Plot
In this collection of short stories, award-winning Thomas McGuane has compiled 9 stories that showcase his talents. From a story about a family boating trip to a doctor’s affair, this collection will be sure to entertain.
October 2025 Historical Fiction Book Releases
The Boleyn Traitor
Author: Philippa Gregory
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #11
Plot
Finally! Philippa Gregory’s long-awaited return to the Tudor court is coming and I know Kirsten is excited about this one! This story takes us back to Anne Boleyn’s court as Jane, her sister, is examined.
The White Octopus Hotel
Author: Alexandra Bell
Year: 2025
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
This dual-timeline story takes place at a gorgeous hotel in the Swiss Alps, where Eve Shaw, an art appraiser in 2015, is visiting after meeting Max Everly, a man who shares the same name as her favorite composer, born over 100 years earlier.
When she arrives at the White Octopus Hotel, Eve is thrown back in time to 1935 as she tries to undo a mistake from her past, avoid falling in love with Max, and head back to her own time.
Trigger Warnings
Child Death, War, Grief
Why Kirsten loves it
This fantastic novel was steeped in such creative magic that I could vividly picture everything. The Art Deco hotel would have been a treat on it’s own, but adding in the magical paintings, objects, and others items really made it immersive. I was swept away by this charming story.
Find this book in: Hotel Novels / Historical Fantasy Books / Books Like the Night Circus
The Last Spirits of Manhattan
Author: John A. McDermott
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Plot
Based on a true story, this historical fiction novel tells the story of a star-studded party hosted by Alfred Hitcock in a haunted house in 1956. There, Carolyn is encountering ghosts while learning about family secrets and mingling with Hollywood’s elite.
The Hong Kong Widow
Author: Kristen Loesch
Genre: Historical Fiction Horror
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Plot
In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is chosen to compete with 5 other mediums at one of the most haunted houses in the city. She wants to refuse, but the hostess is the wife of the man who destroyed her life – and she wants revenge.
October 2025 Fantasy/ Sci-fi Books
The Everlasting
Author: Alix E. Harrow
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Bestselling Author of The Starling House
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
This is a fantasy about a female knight, Una Everlasting, who died for her country, and a scholar centuries later who is obsessed with her story. Owen is struggling as a former soldier turned scholar, and Una’s story gives him something to be connected with.
When he finds a book on his desk, he is shocked because he believes it is the original story of Una Everlasting, a book that people talk about but nobody has ever seen. Now Owen finds himself sent back in time, where his story becomes entangled with Sir Una.
Trigger Warnings
Some gore, descriptions of war and injuries
Why Jackie loves it
Like all of Harrow’s books, this one is so well thought out and original. It was unexpected for me to follow the journey of Una and Owen as they cross paths again and again. I also love that the savior is a woman. The audiobook is fantastic, with two narrators- one for Owen and the other for Una. #gifted by Macmillan Audio
Find this book in: Time Loop Books
Alchemy of Secrets
Author: Stephanie Garber
Year: 2025
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Bestselling author of Caraval, Adult Debut
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
Holland St. James took a Folklore class that could not be found in any syllabus. If you heard about the class and could find it, your grade will appear on your transcript at the end of the semester. While other people in the class love the stories, Holland believes that they are real. She, after all, has a connection to one of the folklore tales.
When she goes to find the legendary Watch Man, she learns she will die in 36 hours unless she finds the Alchemical Heart, an almost impossible task. When she sees a man she is dating die exactly when the Watch Man predicted, she knows this is not a game. She must figure out who she can trust and who has thier own nepharious intentions.
Now Holland heads into the magical world of L.A. where the stories are coming to life and she is in a race against the clock for her life.
Why Jackie loves it
This contemporary fantasy is everything I love about Stephanie Garber, and more! I love the folklore that is woven throughout. I found it to be so unique and unlike other books I have read. The story is fast-paced and will have you on the edge of your seat. Although it is an adult fantasy, in my opinion, the content in the book is suitable for readers aged 14 and above.
Find this book in: Best Adult Fantasy Novels / Best Fantasy Books of 2025 / Stephanie Garber Books
Plot
Ali Hazelwood returns with the second in her paranormal romance series. In book 2, a Serena, a human-were hybrid, is alone and a target for Weres, Vampyres, AND Humans. Meanwhile, Koen is the Alpha Were who realizes he’s fated to be with Serena, despite the fact that she wants nothing to do with him… and she certainly doesn’t want his protection.
The Women of Wild Hill
Author: Kirsten Miller
Year: 2025
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Best-selling author of The Change
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
I love that authors this year are writing badass women who are fighting the patriarchy. Kirsten Miller tackles that theme with this tale of modern witches on Wild Hill, Long Island, where the ghost of a witch burned at the stake barred everyone from her land until Sadie from Scotland arrived.
For generations, Sadie’s descendants thrived on Wild Hill as each generation’s power grew. Now, Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been called back to Wild Hill to deliver a reckoning to mankind – and specifically the billionaires who treat the earth like their playground with little consequence for the disastrous impact on people and planet.
Brigid can see death, Phoebe can heal with her plants and the sisters have always been close until their mother’s untimely death when they were ripped apart. Decades have passed without the sisters speaking and without them stepping foot on Wild Hill. Phoebe’s daughter, Sibyl, knows nothing of her heritage, her mother’s powers, or even that she has an aunt.
But when they are all called back by their descendants, they must work through their differences and learn to trust one another to change the trajectory of the world.
Why Kirsten loves it
I could not put this story down. If you liked The Change, this is set in the same world – with small callbacks to that plot – but on a much larger scale. I was blown away by Kirsten’s ability to weave such an intricate story that was both intimate and global in scheme. A favorite of the year for me without a doubt. #gifted by William Morrow.
Find this book in: Best Fantasy Books of 2025 / Novels About Weather / Best Witch Books
The Princess Knight
Author: Cait Jacobs
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: Debut Fantasy
Plot
Princess ClÃa is devastated when her intended, Prince Domhnall, refuses to propose, so she decides to force his hand by joining him at a military training camp. She’s determined to win his proposal by training by his side. But fellow attendee, Ronan, might just be too much of a distraction for her.
Plot
Where are the BUFFY fans? Because this book sounds like Buffy meets Golden Girls in the match-up of my dreams. When three retired Chosen Ones turned bookstore owners discover their basement might be the opening to the underworld, they might just need to come out of retirement to save the world.
Why Kirsten loves it
I will be raving about this unique story to all my fellow 90s fans! Not only did this story remind me of Buffy in the best way possible, but it was such a fun story that it will stand up to non-Buffy fans, too. The snarky friendship between the three roommates anchored the whole story, but the plot was action-packed with a thrilling conclusion. I’m secretly hoping this will be adapted to the screen or turned into a book series! #gifted by DAW
Find this book in: Books with Older Protaganists / Best Fantasy Books of 2025
Thrillers for October 2025
Plot
In this thrilling mystery, pregnant Tessa is struggling with her tantruming toddler, who is screaming “Gigi” at a stranger – a stranger who drowns overnight. Meanwhile, Barb doesn’t believe her daughter died by accident. As the two women team up to figure out what really happened, danger lurks all along the canal.
Gone Before Goodbye
Author: Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: Reese’s fiction debut, October 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Plot
Reese and Harlan have teamed up to write a thriller novel about Maggie, an Army combat surgeon who is now without a license. On the brink of total failure, Maggie receives an offer from a former colleague who needs a skilled nurse to watch a VIP patient post-op. When the patient disappears under her care, she needs to become a fugitive until she can find the missing person.
Plot
Bestselling author Olivie Blake is back with a dark academia thriller about a sorority (The House) and what it’s members and alumni will do to succeed. Nina is a sophmore recently accepted into The House, while Sloane is get to be it’s teacher liasion – but the deeper they go into the sorority, the darker they learn that it is.
Mysteries for October 2025
Dead & Breakfast
Author: Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor
Genre: Cozy Fantasy Mystery
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: Dead & Breakfast #1
Plot
Vampires Arthur and Sal just want to run their cozy B&B in peace as they blend-in with the humans in their cute town. But when the local mayor is found dead with puncture marks on his neck, they need to solve the mystery before they become suspects to a crime they didn’t commit!
The Dysfunctional Family’s Guide to Murder
Author: Kate Emery
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Genre: YA Mystery
Age Range: 12+
Plot
On her family vacation, Ruth did not expect her step-grandmother, GG, to be murdered by a typewriter! With her family friend to help her, this teenager is prepared to solve a crime as good as any of her favorite mystery books.
She needs the help of her family friend/ cousin to be her Watson as she tries to navigate the family secrets and accidents that keep happening to her dad, her aunts and all the people stuck at GG’s house.
Why Jackie loves it
It took me a minute to get into this book, which is narrated by a 14-year-old. But once I did, I could not stop laughing. This family is a disaster with one accident after another, secrets, and more than one person with a motive for murder.
Find this book in: The Best Mystery Books for Tweens
The Secret Christmas Library
Author: Jenny Colgan
Year: 2025
Genre: Holiday Mystery
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
One of our favorite authors, Jenny Colgan, is back with a holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands! Mirren Sutherland is an amateur antiquarian book hunter who has been hired by Jamie McPherson to find a book worth so much that it could save his crumbling estate. But his grandad was known for both collecting rare books AND being a lover of treasure hunts. Together, the duo, plus Mirren’s rival book hunter, Theo, must work to find the book!
Over the course of a snowed-in holiday, Mirren and the crew work together to decode the clues left by Jamie’s grandfather as they traverse the grounds in search of the mysterious book.
Why Kirsten loves it
Jenny Colgan is back! I adored this story and the scavenger hunt mystery to find the rare book around the grounds. The clues were laid out engagingly and the slow-burning romance going on in the background added to the story in a delicious way. It was the perfect cozy mystery with a hint of Christmas cheer!
Find this book in: Jenny Colgan Books in Order / Christmas Mystery Books
Romance: October 2025 Book Releases
Twice
Author: Mitch Albom
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Genre: Magical Realism
More info: October 2025 Good Morning America Book Club Pick
Plot
At 8, Alfie learned he can do anything twice, with the caveat that he has to accept whatever happens the second time. Over time, he begins to use his ability on his love life, until he learns that once undone, he can’t redo love. What will he do to keep his love for Gianna going strong?
Plot
The rise of pickleball romance is not a trend I saw coming, but it doesn’t mean I’m not eager to read it! Lulu is a single parent and former tennis star who made an error that puts her job in jeopardy. She needs to relax – desperately, so she accepts an all-expenses paid pickleball vacation in Costa Rica. She immediately regrets her decision when she sees Tyler, a pro-pickleballer and her former fling.
Overdue
Author: Stephanie Perkins
Year: 2025
Genre: Romance
More info: Adult Debut of the Bestselling Author of Anna and the French Kiss
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Ingrid, a small town librarian, has been with her boyfriend for 11 years, and they’ve never talked about marriage. When external pressure gets to them, they decide to take a one-month relationship hiatus to date other people.
When things don’t turn out the way they expected at the end of their month apart, Ingrid begins a slow journey of self-discovery to figure out exactly who she is, and what it is she wants out of life.
Why Kirsten loves it
The romance in this one took a back seat for me, as Ingrid grew into herself over the course of this story. I like that it was framed over the course of one transformative year as Ingrid finally bloomed into her own. Her disastrous dates were hysterical, but the slow-burning romance was the steady beat behind the whole story. #gifted by Macmillan Audio.
Find this book in: Books About Books / Romance Books About Books / Books About Librarians
Plot
In this steamy small town romance, a local handyman and a celebrated former singer find love. Merritt has been hiding in her Colorado town after her disastrous public breakdown, when she develops a crush on the grumpy Niko, who has a heart of gold but is wary of a new romance.
And Then There Was The One
Author: Martha Waters
Genre: Historical Romance Mystery
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: Author of Regency Vows
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Martha Waters is known to me for her Regency era romances, but now she’s back with a romance set in the 1930s in the Cotswolds – and it’s a mystery to book! I love a romcozy! Georgiana solved four murders in a year in her community and is now known as a bit of a detective.
Now there are murder tourists all over, and Georgiana wants to know WHY people are getting murdered in her area. When she reaches out to a famous detective, he sends his secretary, Sebastian, to help her instead. Can she resist his charms and solve the mystery?
Why Jackie loves it
There is nothing not to love in this cozy historical romance with a mystery twist. With Waters’ signature style, I found myself laughing out loud. The mystery was smart, and I loved the characters.
Find this book in: Romcozy Books
October 2025: Best Non-Fiction Book Releases
That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You
Author: Elyse Meyers
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: Written by The Internet’s Best Friend
Plot
Elyse is known on the internet for being funny, relatable, and honest about her struggles. From being nuerodivergent to parenting, her stories connect with millions of people the world over and now she’s written a debut collection of stories and experiences from her life.
Writing Creativity and Soul
Author: Sue Monk Kidd
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 21, 2025
More info: Bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees
Plot
Part memoir, part guide to writing, Sue Monk Kidd reflects on her journey as a writer. From her high school experience of being told women couldn’t write to her success as an acclaimed author, she teaches the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Told You So
Author: Mayci Neeley
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: October 7, 2025
More info: From the hit show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Plot
Many people know Mayci from her TikToks or hit Hulu TV show. But now you can hear from Mayci herself about growing up Mormon, her abusive relationship, her IVF journey, and how she got started on MomTok.
It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin
Author: Marisa Meltzer
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Plot
Jane Birkin was the IT girl of the 70s Рand the icon that inspired the classic Herm̬s Birkin bag. This biography tracks her life and rise to celebrity, exploring her home life and career in the process.
Best YA October 2025 Book Releases
A Riddle of Thorns
Author: Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Plot
Billed as perfect for fans of Divine Rivals and The Inheritence Games (say less) this book looks prime to be a bestseller for YA fantasy fans. Sana is returning to her ancestrral home in Paris to solve her mother’s riddles and win her inheritance. There, sshe finds 3 strangers who have also been invited to try to solve the riddles and win the same prize.
Plot
When Gwen’s sister Izzy comes home from her prestigious finishing school, she’s an entirely different person – docile and eager to marry, which is not the sister Gwen knew. So Gwen decides she also needs to go Delphi School for Girls to find answers. There, she finds a library filled with books – each with the name of a graduate on the spine. Books she’s forbid to read and which she knows hold the clues to what is happenening.
Plot
Jamie is ready to head to an influencer conference for all the tips on how to manage her grandmother’s influencer account. But when she finds out a competitor granfluencer and her grandson, Ethan, are also there, she can’t seem to relax, until she realizes she need Ethan’s help.
The Leaving Room
Author: Amber McBride
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance
Release Date: October 14, 2025
More info: National Book Award Finalist
Plot
When young people die, they head to the Leaving Room where Gospel, a Keeper, is there to help guide them into the beyond. But when a second keeper appears, Gospel begins to fall for her and she’s not sure she’s allowed to love Melody. This novel takes place over just 4 minutes and is told in verse.
October 2025 Holiday Book Releases
Yours for the Season
Author: Emily Stone
Year: 2025
Genre: Holiday Romance
More info: Look for more by this author in Emily Stone Books Ranked
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Go-to holiday romance writer, Emily Stone, is back with another heartwarming story set in Scotland! After a rough year, the last thing Melanie expects is to see her ex-boyfriend, Finn, on her doorstep begging for her help. He needs her to fake that they are still together to give his mom her perfect Christmas wish. In exchange, she gets to publicly dump him after the holiday. Will she get the ultimate revenge, or will she confuse her fake feelings for real ones?
Why Kirsten loves it
I love a second-chance romance, and this holiday story was adorable! Emotion-wise, this story was lighter than most of Emily Stone’s books, but I’m OK with that. It was nice not to be sobbing for once. I also loved all the highland Christmas activities throughout this one.
Find this book in: Emily Stone Books Ranked
Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon
Author: Matthew Norman
Year: 2025
Genre: Holiday Fiction
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Grace and Henry both lost their spouses shortly after the start of the new year. Now, it’s been a year, and they’ve become friends because they understand one another, despite their mother’s meddling schemes. Together, along with Grace’s kids, they decide to tackle a tradition Henry had with his wife – an annual holiday movie marathon.
As Grace and Henry’s friendship grows, they learn to lean on one another to get through their respective grief and even being to start healing.
Trigger Warnings
Death of a Spouse, Grief
Why Kirsten loves it
This is sort of a romance, but it’s really more about Grace and Henry dealing with their respective grief in their own ways. Henry’s grief was unexpected while Grace’s husband has cancer. Because of how their grief manifested, their stories were very different and they way they healed was different and beautiful.
And I can’t leave out Grace’s kids and their connection to their mother, their family unit, and Henry – oh and the mice! They brought much-needed levity to the story, rounding it out and keeping it from being too heavy.
Find this book in: New Christmas Books 2025 / Christmas Book Club Books
The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah
Author: Jean Meltzer
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Genre: Holiday Romance
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Evelyn is the director of the live TV musical A Christmas Carol. Her work consumes her life. When she collapses from a debilitating migraine on the set, she winds up in the on-set hospital, where her ex-husband is subbing for the doctor.
They’ve been divorced for two years after he walked out on her because of her inability to prioritize their relationship. They also suffered a trauma in their relationship that they never talked about. Now, Evelyn is hallucinating ghosts, the Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah, that keep bringing her back to memories of David and their past.
Trigger Warnings
Difficult divorce, pregnancy loss, chronic illness
Why Jackie loves it
This is a romance that is unlike many others. It deals with difficult topics that are heartbreaking at times. Evelyn suffers from debilitating migraines as well. Meltzer’s description of the pain is so accurate that I felt Evelyn’s pain. I laughed and cried while reading this book, and I love that it is perfect for Hanukkah and Christmas. This Hanukkah take on A Christmas Carol is a must-read for the holidays.
Find this book in: New Christmas Books 2025 / Best Holiday Books
Anne of Avenue A
Author: Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding
Year: 2025
Genre: Holiday Fiction
More info: For The Love of Austen #3
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋
Age Range:18+
Plot
Persuasion lovers rejoice! This modern retelling of Austen’s classic takes readers to Manhattan at Christmas when Anne Elliot and Freddie Wentworth are reunited after she broke his heart years ago. Imagine her shock when she finds out he’s living in her childhood home.
Why Kirsten likes it
While this is billed as a holiday romance, it’s really a romance with a hint of holiday. There is a brief scene on Thanksgiving and then a moment when a Christmas tree is going up, but it really has limited holiday content. I mention that because some Austen fans would turn away from the holiday billing, while others will want more than it has.
As retellings go, this one comes from writers well-versed in writing modern-day Austen. While I enjoyed seeing scenes from Persuasion adapted to a modern setting, there is something about the plot of the book as a whole that doesn’t lend itself as well to adaptation as, say, Emma. Still, it was clever and fun!
Find this book in: Jane Austen Retellings
My Favorite Holidate
Author: Lauren Blakely
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Genre: Holiday Romance
More info: New York Times Bestselling Author
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
This book was self-published last holiday season and was republished this year with a major publisher. However, the description on Amazon is INCORRECT
Fable catches her boyfriend cheating on her at a Thanksgiving dinner at her boss, Wilder Blaine’s, house. At the same dinner, her sister gets engaged to her billionaire boss’s best friend.
With the wedding coming up in just a few weeks, on Christmas, she and her boss decide to fake-date for the season. She can get back at her horrible ex, and he can escape his aunt’s attempts to set him up on dates.
With the help of his daughter, Mac, the two vow to become the best-fake daters anyone has ever seen. And to do that, they will have to practice, a lot.
Why Jackie loves it
When I was reading this book, I could not help but think of Christian Grey, but with all green flags instead of the blaring red flags. This book is 5 kisses of spicy, but it is also a healthier, kinder version of a love story. I loved every minute
Find this book in: New Christmas Books 2025 / Christmas Romance Books / Billionaire Romance Books
More October 2025 Book Releases
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What are the most anticipated October 2025 Book Releases?
There are so many books I cannot wait to read. These are the most anticipated: Slayers of Old, Anne of Avenue A, and The Everlasting!
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