New Adult Fiction Titles
The next few months are bringing a wave of exciting new adult‑fiction releases from fan‑favourite authors, making it the perfect time to refresh your reading list. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping crime novel, a twist‑packed mystery, a richly imagined fantasy, or a fiery romance to fall head‑over‑heels for, this season’s lineup has something to match every reading mood. With exclusive special editions you won’t want to miss, it’s the perfect time to settle in — your TBR pile calling your name — and let these stories whisk you far, far away.
August New Book Releases
Embrace (The Works Exclusive)
Bal Khabra (Romance)
Week commencing 3rd August 2026.

Exclusive edition with exclusive sprayed edge available.
A sizzling college hockey romance following star player Kian Ishida and his coach's daughter, Scarlett. Full of chemistry, tension and swoon-worthy moments.
Read Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus series while you wait.
Sunrise on the Reaping
Suzanne Collins (Dystopian)
Week commencing 3rd August 2026.

Discover Haymitch Abernathy's story before the film in this gripping Hunger Games prequel set during the brutal 50th Hunger Games.
Counting down to Sunrise on the Reaping? Revisit Panem's unforgettable story with our Hunger Games books in order guide.
The Dark in Her Veins
M.K. Lobb (Fantasy)
Week commencing 24th August 2026.

Please note: This title is going to selected stores only.
A dark romantasy packed with dangerous secrets, deadly magic and a forbidden connection that could change everything.
Brain Damage (The Works Exclusive)
Freida McFadden (Thriller)
Publishing: 25th August 2026.

Exclusive edition with exclusive sprayed edge available.
Freida McFadden is back with a twist-filled psychological thriller about a woman with memory loss racing to uncover who tried to kill her.
Read this while you wait: Ward D, Freida McFadden
Court of Lies and Deceit (The Works Exclusive)
Marion Blackwood (Fantasy)
Week commencing 24th August 2026.

Exclusive edition with exclusive sprayed edge available.
Fae politics, deadly bargains and hidden agendas collide in this thrilling instalment of the Flame and Thorns series.
Read this first: Throne of Ice and Blood, Marion Blackwood
Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore (The Works Exclusive)
Brittanee Nicole (Romance)
Week commencing 24th August 2026.

Exclusive edition with exclusive sprayed edge available.
A cosy friends-to-lovers romance featuring a bookstore owner, fake dating and all the perfect autumn vibes.
Read this while you wait: The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, Laurie Gilmore
West of Forever (The Works Exclusive)
Corinne Michaels (Romance)
Week commencing 31st August 2026.

Exclusive edition with exclusive sprayed edge available.
A forbidden cowboy romance about two people from feuding families who can't resist their growing attraction...
Read this while you wait: Riding the Line, Emma Lucy
Once Written in Gilded Blood (The Works Exclusive)
K.M. Moronova (Romance)
Store availability may vary. Expected in all stores w/c 7th September.

Exclusive edition with exclusive sprayed edge available.
The epic conclusion to the Cruel Fates duology, filled with romance, political intrigue and looming war.
Read this first: Once Upon a Demon's Heart, K.M. Moronova
Wrap Up Your 2026 Reading List
This year's fiction releases offer something for every kind of reader. Whether you're gifting, browsing, or simply treating yourself, now’s the perfect time to wrap up your 2026 reading list with stories that spark joy, curiosity, and a little magic.
These 2026 book releases are your invitation to unplug, unwind, and enjoy a little screen-free escapism.