New Adult Fiction

The latest adult fiction books ordered in print. Place your holds now, and we'll contact you when the books are ready to pick up. (Please note that new local books and Indigenous books are covered in separate lists.)

Updated June 25, 2026
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New Adult Fiction

The latest adult fiction books ordered in print. Place your holds now, and we'll contact you when the books are ready to pick up. (Please note that new local books and Indigenous books are covered in separate lists.)

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And the corpse wore tartan
MacBride, Stuart
Paper Book
When a woman's body is found lying in the grass, DS Roberta Steel must put her own problems aside and uncover the truth . . .
Based on a true story
Vaughan, Sarah
Paper Book
ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS. BUT IT'S THE LIES THAT CAN KILL. The compelling new novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal. 'A timely and compelling study of family guilt. Sarah Vaughan's finest novel yet' MICK...
Before I knew I loved you
Kawaguchi, Toshikazu
Paper Book
The sixth book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time.In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you're offered something irresistible - not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time...
Blood on her tongue : a novel
Veen, Johanna van
Paper Book
"Gothic horror for the ages...Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more that merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans."- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "I'm in your blood, and you are in mine..." ...
The Boat House
Michaels, Fern
Paper Book
Running their inherited marina in a quirky, picturesque New Jersey shore town, siblings Madison and Lincoln Wainright discover what could be a map to Captain Kidd's lost treasure in this fresh, adventure-filled Twin Lights novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels....
The case of the missing maid : a novel
Osler, Rob
Paper Book
Instant USA Today bestseller! The acclaimed author of the Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and Lefty Award-nominated Devil's Chew Toy delights with the first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-20th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and...
Clive Cussler's Cold Fire
Brown, Graham.
Paper Book
When a NATO weapon that could ensure peace or start World War Three vanishes in the Arctic, Kurt Austin and NUMA race to recover it before it falls into enemy hands in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the "grand master of adventure"...
The dark heart
Lancaster, Neil (Crime author)
Paper Book
Don't miss Neil Lancaster's brand-new espionage thriller series! No Mercy available now. 'Just brilliant!! Superb plot, hooked early on, reeled in and kept dangling right till the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're drawn to thrillers that combine procedural...
Daughter of no worlds
Broadbent, Carissa
Paper Book
Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life. Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most...
Dead man's tale
Jardine, Quintin /
Paper Book
'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' DENZIL MEYRICK The gripping new mystery in the bestselling Bob Skinner series from the acclaimed Quintin Jardine. His native Scotland stands on the cusp of a new era of international expansion under...
Dead Weight
Knutsdottir, Hildur
Paper Book
An Icelandic night may hide secrets and affairs - or even bodies - in this gruesomely cathartic horror thriller from the author of The Night Guest. Unnur was living a normal, if lonely, life until a black cat showed up at her door. When she tracks...
Death's Daughter: A dark, spicy and deliciously spooky paranormal fantasy, perfect for fans of Buffy and Nightshade!
Barnes, S. A.
Paper Book
Disco witches of Fire Island : a novel
Fell, Blair
Paper Book
USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "Heartfelt."--The New York Times Hit the dance floor with a coven of queer witches on 1980s Fire Island in this gay fantasy romance about finding magic, love, and family in the face of tragedy. A heartwarming LGBTQ+ novel for...
Dolly all the time
Monaghan, Annabel
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of...
Dominion : a novel
Citchens, Addie E.
Paper Book
Short-listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize A Best Book of the Year: Elle, Garden & Gun, Electric Literature, Debutiful ...
The factory
Oyamada, Hiroko
Paper Book
The English-language debut of one of Japan's most exciting new writers, The Factory follows three workers at a sprawling industrial factory. Each worker focuses intently on the specific task they've been assigned: one shreds paper, one proofreads documents, and another studies the moss growing...
Falling Into You
Shalvis, Jill
Paper Book
Some love stories don't stay buried, no matter how far you run. Hazel Pierce has three goals for coming back to Star Falls: Help her estranged dad. Keep things strictly temporary. Absolutely, under no circumstances, fall for Tucker Colburn again. ...
Fireworks: One Spark Can Change Everything (Scottish Spice, Book 2)
Woods, Bonnie
Paper Book
From the author of the viral bestseller, Kindling, comes a spicy autumnal romance set in the Scottish Highlands! Love can be explosive... 🔥 🔥 🔥 Things haven''t been easy for Eiley but she''s finally stepping into the light. With a new...
Five-star summer
Morgan, Sarah (Romance fiction writer)
Paper Book
A joyful, sun‑soaked story of friendship, love, and new beginnings, from USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan--perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Jill Shalvis, and seaside escapes. Running a five-star Cornish hotel should have been Evie Hamilton's dream job. But...
The Foursome
Kline, Christina Baker
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline comes a boldly original reimagining of the astonishing true story of two sisters in nineteenth-century North Carolina -- Kline's own distant relatives -- who married world...
The Fourth Option
Carr, Jack
Paper Book
When law enforcement, the courts, and the prison system fail, there is a fourth and final option. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr launches a new thriller series. Disillusioned by the government and institutions he dedicated his life to serving, former Navy...
Girl falling : a novel
Scrivenor, Hayley
Paper Book
The USA Today bestselling, Lambda Award-winning author of Dirt Creek is back with a woman's story of the aftermath of the climbing incident that killed her girlfriend--and getting to the truth. Torn between her girlfriend, Magdu, and her best friend,...
Hart's Landing
Harlow, Melanie
Paper Book
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Four friends made a promise to live one night like it was...
HE'S TO DIE FOR
Dunn, Erin.
Paper Book
At 29, Detective Rav Trivedi is the youngest member of the NYPD's homicide squad, and his future looks bright. He may be a bit of an outsider in the department - with his Ivy League education, British charm and penchant for designer suits - but his meteoric rise and record-breaking solve rate prove...
House of Beth
Cullen, Kerry
Paper Book
A haunting and seductive tale of a young career woman who slides quickly into the role of stepmother, in a life that may still belong to someone else. "Vivid, addictive, and crackling with life (yes, even the ghost), House of Beth asks us to consider how and why we make the lives we make"...
Hurricane Room: James Bond Is Alive
Sherwood, Kim
Paper Book
James Bond returns in the final installment of Kim Sherwood's thrilling Double O Trilogy, and he must team up with the rest of the Double O Section to stop a threat from inside the agency itself. Bond is alive But after mental and physical torture at the hands of Colonel Mora, the...
Inferno
Iggulden, Conn
Paper Book
*** THE FINAL EPIC IN THE NERO TRIOLOGY *** The throne is never safe ... especially in Rome AD 60. Rome stands at the height of its power - glittering with wealth, drowning in intrigue. On Palatine Hill, Nero Claudius Caesar rules as Emperor, a young...
An Infinite Love Story
Cleeton, Chanel.
Paper Book
NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FOR SUMMER BY NPR*, WOMAN'S WORLD, PARADE, AND BOOKBUB "A sweeping romantic drama with a touch of magical realism. ...Cleeton's ability to pull readers in quickly and deeply through her storytelling makes her a go-to author for an immersive...
It Happened One Murder
Lawson, Liz.
Paper Book
"A satisfying romance and a whodunnit that'll keep you guessing!" -- Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers Only Murders in the Building gets a rom-com twist in this laugh-out-loud mystery-romance following one...
A language of limbs
Hardcastle, Dylin
Paper Book
'I loved it' Hannah Kent'An instant queer classic' Benjamin LawThe first love of a teenage girl is a powerful thing, particularly when the object of that desire is her best friend, also a girl. It's the kind of power that could implode a family, a friendship, a life. On a quiet summer night in...
The library of flowers
Chu, L. C.
Paper Book
Rooted in memory and steeped in magic, The Library of Flowers is a radiant exploration of family, identity, and the expectations we inherit, perfect for anyone who has ever carried the weight of a legacy--and dared to make it their own. For centuries, the Hua women have held sway over the...
Make sure you die screaming
Carlstrom, Zee
Paper Book
When their mother calls with news that their MAGA-pilled, conspiracy-theorist father has gone missing, the newly unemployed queer narrator of Make Sure You Die Screaming does what anyone would do: steals their ex-boyfriend's BMW and races from Chicago to deep-red Arkansas on a mission to kidnap...
Mercy Step Hb: Mercy Step
HUTCHINSON
Paper Book
Named one of the best New Novelists for 2025 by The Observer. Bradford, December 1962. A precocious Mercy makes her reluctant entrance into the world, torn from the warm embrace of her mother's womb, to a chaotic household that seems to have no...
Mothers and sons : a novel
Haslett, Adam
Paper Book
At forty, Peter, an asylum lawyer in New York City, is overworked and isolated. He spends his days immersed in the struggles of immigrants only to return to an empty apartment and occasional hook-ups with a man who wants more than Peter can give. But when the asylum case of a young gay man...
Precious rubbish
E., Kayla
Paper Book
A landmark graphic novel debut and groundbreaking work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children's comics. 2025 Ignatz Award WINNER Outstanding Graphic Novel 2025 International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention A New York Public...
A queer case
Holtom, Robert
Paper Book
A gripping 1920s-set whodunnit, this debut features a queer sleuth who must solve a murder in a mansion on London's Hampstead Heath without revealing his sexuality, lest he be arrested as a criminal. Nominated for the 2026 Crime Writers of America Dagger Award and winner of the 2026...
The salvage : a novel
Salam, Anbara
Paper Book
Goodreads Editor's Pick * Town & Country Best Book of Fall * Ms. Magazine Best Book * Most Anticipated: Autostraddle & Literary Hub * A Favorite Queer Book of 2025 from Book Riot "A favorite read of the year. The Salvage is a journey both eerie and inspiring to...
Single player : a novel
Tai, Tara
Paper Book
Cat Li cares about two things: video games and swoony romances. The former has meant there's not been much of the latter in her (real) life, but when she lands her dream job writing the love storylines for Compass Hollow - the next big thing in games - she knows it's all been worth it. Then she...
Smuggler's Cove
Michaels, Fern
Paper Book
Book 1 in the brand-new Twin Lights series from the beloved author of The Sisterhood! In a fresh, new series for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Melida Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels introduces siblings Madison and Lincoln Taylor, whose...
The sunflower boys : a novel
Wachman, Sam
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE FOR FICTION FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR GAY FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE MASS BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION "That rarest phenomenon: a war novel that feels at once timeless and precisely of...
Two truths and a lie
O'Brien, Cory
Paper Book
From the beloved internet humorist, a debut novel that introduces an unforgettable investigator to the drowned streets of L.A. in a hugely imaginative and heartfelt blend of noir and cyberpunk. In a mostly underwater near-future Los Angeles, aging combat-drone veteran Orr...
When shadows fall
Lancaster, Neil (Crime author)
Paper Book
Don't miss Neil Lancaster's brand-new espionage thriller series! No Mercy available to buy now. 'Non-stop action, breakneck pace, deliciously suspenseful... When Shadows Fall was my first DS Max Craigie book and won't be my last - I loved it.' Andrea Mara A TRAGIC...
The Woman from the Waves
Sinclair, Roslyn
Paper Book
Love and hunger are not the same. Six years ago, on a remote Scottish island, a mysterious woman saved Sister Madeleine Laurent from drowning. Now, after leaving her convent, Madeleine crosses the ocean again to find the rescuer who changed her life. Instead, her...
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