Spring is a time to start a reading challenge or rejuvenate your TBR list with new novels. If you’re looking for novels to start the year with, look no further than these.
Whether you’re looking to try a new-to-you genre like domestic suspense or you’d rather go with a tried-and-true favorite like contemporary romance, we have suggestions. If you’d like to look for comfort authors like Lynn Austin or try authors that aren’t as familiar, we have options for you to choose from.
No matter what you’re looking for, these compelling novels will captivate your imagination this spring.
The Lies We Trade
By Kristine Delano
Domestic Suspense
January 20, 2026
Written by a former Wall Street insider, The Lies We Trade takes you into the cutthroat walls of a financial firm. Just when Meredith thought she was on top of the world, she’s blackmailed by a colleague she trusted. As Meredith tries to get to the truth, hard revelations come out about her beloved firm. Which makes her wonder if the threats were really warnings.
The Beijing Betrayal
By Joel C. Rosenberg
Political Thriller
January 13, 2026 (softcover)
In the heart-pounding conclusion to the Marcus Ryker series, Ryker is on a mission to stop a sneak attack on the US. Taking you around the world as only Joel C. Rosenberg can, the novel flies from Pakistan to Washington, DC, to Taiwan to Beijing. Ryker and his team must stop a terror network before they bring the world to the brink of war.
Edge of Truth
By Janice Cantore
Romantic Suspense
February 17, 2026
Lainie is a violent crimes detective whose sister goes missing on a trip to Hawaii with her shady husband. Ben is an FBI agent working on a money laundering case. When their investigations collide, they join forces to examine the evidence. And the growing attraction between them.
South of Somewhere
By T. I. Lowe
Southern Fiction
March 10, 2026
This poignant Southern fiction is about the power of second chances. On probation, Junie has one summer to prove she should be granted custody of her daughter again. Junie works to overcome her past with the help of an eclectic support group and a handsome neighbor.
The Liar’s Treasure
By Connie Mann
Adventure Romance
March 10, 2026
A mix between romantic suspense and action-adventure novel, The Liar’s Treasure is a high-speed chase around the globe. Camille’s family connection to a famed treasure hadn’t mattered until her daughter became a target. Now, she’ll team up with a secret society and a handsome treasure hunter to find The Liar’s Treasure.
The Lumber Baron’s Wife
By Lynn Austin
Time Slip
April 14, 2026
Set in 1873 and present day, this novel tells the story of three women’s lives on the shores of Lake Michigan. Kate is a lumber baron’s beautiful wife, out of place in high society. Hannah is a doctor’s wife tasked with befriending Kate and helping ease her into society. When Kate goes missing, her disappearance becomes local lore for decades. When Ashley moves to town a century and a half later, she’s intrigued by the mystery and begins her own investigation.
The Lost Story of Via Belle
By Melanie Dobson
Time Slip
April 14, 2026
In this dual-timeline novel, an aspiring screenwriter is inspired by the disappearance of her mother’s favorite novelist. As she dives into her research, she learns there’s more to the disappearance than meets the eye. Famed author Via Belle’s real life was more complicated than her beloved romances. But after she vanishes, rumors about her life and final story live on.
Not What We Pictured
By Becca Kinzer
Contemporary Romance
April 21, 2026
A missing engagement ring messes up the summer for McKenna and Nate in this laugh-out-loud rom-com. When McKenna’s plan to help her sister get engaged goes awry, she ends up in Tennessee looking for the ring. Nate didn’t expect to spend a summer waiting for a stranger’s engagement ring. Or an unexpected chance at love.
