February is here, and with it comes a fresh batch of exciting new releases! Whether you’re craving romance, mystery, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there’s something for everyone hitting the shelves this month. So click over to Amazon, pre-order those must-haves, and get ready to dive into some fantastic new reads! Here are a few of the books I’m most excited about this February…
Tower of Shadows (Once Upon A Wicked Villain) –
Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires.
Rozlyn is a courtesan who dreams of becoming a prestigious seamstress in the Dawnbreak Court. When the mysterious Marquis of Shadows offers her his patronage, Rozlyn’s dream of owning a dress shop is finally within her reach.
That is, until she’s forced into a marriage to the Marquis.
The Marquis of Shadows is the greatest sorcerer in all of Grimm, but when he recklessly created a spell for revenge, he bound himself to his tower. The curse can only be broken by one maiden. Now that he has her and the curse is slowly fading, the Marquis will finish destroying those who betrayed him.
Even if Rozlyn is ensnared forever.
Tower of Shadows is a new take on Rapunzel and is part of a series of stand-alone titles of spicy dark fairy tale retellings where the villain gets the girl in the end. Each delicious tale can be read in any order and contains fierce females, morally gray males, epic stories, and scorching romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laura Thalassa, Raven Kennedy, and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Mr February –
Welcome to Ann Roth’s exciting new series, Heroes of Rogue Valley: Calendar Guys series. Twelve months, 12 gorgeous firefighter heroes and the women who steal into their hearts and forever change their lives.
Meet Mr. February: Rafe Donato is a senior firefighter well aware that loving a woman can destroy a man. He will never trust any female with his heart. Jillian Metzger is a talented potter whose biological clock is ticking. Ready to fall in love, get married and start a family, Jillian wants what Rafe cannot give.
- Mr. February—Rafe Donato
- Age 32
- 6’1”
- 190 Lb
- Single
- Time with Guff’s Lake Fire Department: 11 years
Trouble Throne (Fairytales) –
Isabelle’s father is missing, and the only person who could help her is asking a steep price. Gustave offers help on the condition that she marry him, yet Isabelle has witnessed his true character and would never agree to such a proposal.
By sheer luck, Isabelle comes across a clue that points to Chambord, where travelers have mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Isabelle believes her father might have gone there, but with her rejected suitor relentlessly pursuing her, and refusing to take no for an answer, can she make it to Chambord in time and locate her father?
In addition to Gustave, Isabelle faces another obstacle: Rumors of a shadow haunting the forest of the mysterious village. With the presence of this shadowy figure and the unexplained disappearances, was Isabelle in danger of becoming another victim?
Don’t miss this enchanting Beauty and the Beast inspired fantasy.
The Strike of the Red Horseman: Tales of the Four Horsemen –
A warrioress with a wounded heart. A man seeking to destroy evil. Can love protect them against all odds?
As a member of the Feminea Potentia, an all-female band of warriors, Ansel has always seen herself as a defender of the weak. But when she is unexpectedly betrayed by those she considered allies, Ansel takes her little sister and flees to the unnatural, desolate landscape of The Wastes.
Mordecai is a Horseman on a mission. A growing restlessness inside him sends him on a hunt for justice—to destroy every threat to those he loves. But when a confrontation with a feisty, redheaded FP leads to them being trapped together, Cai’s confidence in his mission wavers. Ansel is nothing like the enemy he vowed to eradicate.
Forced into an uneasy alliance with Cai, Ansel is surprised to find that the infuriating warrior is the opposite of everything she expected. After she learns of her role in the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, Ansel questions everything she thought she believed. Can she lower her shields and embrace her true purpose, or will she allow the pain of her past to lay claim to her future as well?
Sorcery and Strife (Sorcery and Sacrifice Book 2) –
Forty contestants. Five pillars. One fae prince’s hand in marriage.
They call it the Strife—where ruthless ladies of the court compete in the Five Pillars of Faedom to become the next queen.
Fenity was never supposed to be one of them.
Forced into the royal fray, she’s drowning in a sea of sparkling gowns and courtly scheming, with only the fear of disgracing her family to keep her from fleeing back to her quiet life.
Until she meets him. Prince Renic. And suddenly Fenity has every reason to fight.
But with each misstep, the contestants—the court, the world—remind Fenity she doesn’t belong. And when her forbidden magic rises to meet the threats, it reveals a power that could destroy her—and the kingdom. Fenity must outwit rivals, outlast the trials, and embrace the magic she’s been taught to fear, or she will lose everything.
Her prince.
Her future.
Her life.
Sorcery and Strife is the gripping second book in the Sorcery and Sacrifice series, a young adult romantasy perfect for fans of The Selection. Featuring swoony forbidden love, impossible challenges, and self-discovery, it’s best enjoyed after reading Sorcery and Stagecraft.
A Shadow Falls (Bloodlines Legacy Book 2) –
A Realm Divided
A Legacy Unraveled
A Darkness Awakened
After discovering her true heritage, Avalynn stands at a crossroads. She was raised in the Stromm palace as the heir to the throne, but now knows it was all a lie. Armed with the sword of power forged by her ancestors, Avalynn must rally the Sublands and face the darkness rising from her former home.
But the greatest threat is not the cruel king she thought was her father, nor the fae warriors at his command—it is Mateo, the hunter she betrayed. Now that he is stepping into his birthright, Mateo is being consumed by his newfound power and the manipulations of his true mother. As deadly dragons from the icy reaches of the far north return to Faevenly, Mateo finds himself caught in a battle between his heart and his bloodline.
With the prophecy looming over them, Avalynn and Mateo are fated to stand together or fall apart. As dragons soar and Houses crumble, Avalynn must confront the darkness within Mateo before both of their destinies are sealed forever.
In a realm on the brink of war, will love be enough to save them, or will the shadows swallow them whole?
And that’s just a taste of the amazing books hitting shelves this February! With so many exciting new releases to choose from, your TBR pile is sure to be overflowing. Which books are you most excited to read this month? Let me know in the comments below! Happy reading! 📚😊