5 New Books for February 2022

Every month dozens of books are published and many I’m interested in reading. It’s difficult to pare this list down to a more manageable level, but alas I have. Today I’m featuring 5 Books that will be published in February 2022 that are on my list of books to read.  I hope that you can find one or more on this list for you to enjoy as well.

From The Publisher:

Finlay Donovan is—once again—struggling to finish her next novel and keep her head above water as a single mother of two. On the bright side, she has her live-in nanny and confidant Vero to rely on, and the only dead body she’s dealt with lately is that of her daughter’s pet goldfish.
On the not-so-bright side, someone out there wants her ex-husband, Steven, out of the picture. Permanently. Whatever else Steven may be, he’s a good father, but saving him will send her down a rabbit hole of soccer moms disguised as hit-women, and a little bit more involvement with the Russian mob than she’d like.
Meanwhile, Vero’s keeping secrets, and Detective Nick Anthony seems determined to get back into her life. He may be a hot cop, but Finlay’s first priority is preventing her family from sleeping with the fishes… and if that means bending a few laws then so be it.
With her next book’s deadline looming and an ex-husband to keep alive, Finlay is quickly coming to the end of her rope. She can only hope there isn’t a noose at the end of it…

Why I Decided to Read Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead:

I really enjoyed the first book in this series Finlay Donovan Is Killing it and look forward to reading more about this character!

Genres: Mystery & Thrillers

Publishes: February 1, 2022 by St. Martin’s Press, 368 pages

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From The Publisher:

After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself.
The only person who hasn’t closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kenna’s daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna’s life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them.
The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past in order to build a future out of hope and healing.

Why I Decided to Read Reminders of Him:

I really enjoyed the author’s It Ends With Us and the synopsis for this book grabs me.

Genres: Contemporary, romance

Published: January 18, 2022 by Montlake, 335 pages

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From The Publisher:

A missing woman.
A husband suspected.
The truth will … Take Your Breath Away
It’s always the husband, isn’t it?
One weekend, while Andrew Mason was on a fishing trip, his wife, Brie, vanished without a trace. Most people assumed Andy had got away with murder, but the police couldn’t build a strong case against him. For a while, Andy hit rock bottom – he drank too much, was abandoned by his friends, nearly lost his business and became a pariah in the place he had once called home.
Now, six years later, Andy has put his life back together. He’s sold the house he shared with Brie and moved away for a fresh start. When he hears his old house has been bulldozed and a new house built in its place, he’s not bothered. He’s settled with a new partner, Jayne, and life is good.
But Andy’s peaceful world is about to shatter. One day, a woman shows up at his old address, screaming, ‘Where’s my house? What’s happened to my house?’ And then, just as suddenly as she appeared, the woman – who bears a striking resemblance to Brie – is gone. The police are notified and old questions – and dark suspicions – resurface.
Could Brie really be alive after all these years? If so, where has she been? It soon becomes clear that Andy’s future, and the lives of those closest to him, depends on discovering what the hell is going on. The trick will be whether he can stay alive long enough to unearth the answers…

Why I Decided to Read Take Your Breath Away:

Linwood Barclay knows how to write a thriller.  Find You First was one of my top ten reads of 2021, and I can’t wait to start this one.

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers

Publishes: Feb 2, 2022 (UK) and May 17, 2022 in North America.  The kindle edition publishes Feb 2, 2022.

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From The Publisher:

Spending her thirtieth birthday alone is the last thing that dating columnist Cleo wanted, but she is going on a self-coupling quasi-sabbatical–at the insistence of her boss–in the name of re-energizing herself and adding a new perspective to her column. The remote Irish island she’s booked is a far cry from London, but at least it’s a chance to hunker down in a luxury cabin and indulge in some quiet, solitary self-care while she figures out her next steps in her love life and her career.
Mac is also looking forward to some time to himself. With his life in Boston deteriorating in ways he can’t bring himself to acknowledge, his soul searching has brought him to the same Irish island in search of his roots and some clarity. Unfortunately, a mix-up with the bookings means both solitude seekers have reserved the same one-bedroom hideaway on exactly the same dates.
Instantly at odds with each other, Cleo and Mac don’t know how they’re going to manage until the next weekly ferry arrives. But as the days go by, they no longer seem to mind each other’s company quite as much as they thought they would…

Why I Decided to Read One Night on the Island:

I really enjoyed the author’s books One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird  and I enjoy a good enemies to lovers trope!

Genres: Romance

Publishes: February 15, 2022 by Ballantine Books, 368 pages

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From The Publisher:

Priscilla, Devon, and Bailey haven’t been close in years, but when the sisters are forced to come together to settle their mother’s estate, they discover a secret. In an old trunk, they happen upon ownership papers for a house on the Amalfi Coast, along with a love letter to their mother from an anonymous man, promising to meet her in Italy during the summer of her sixty-fifth birthday.
Now they’re questioning everything they knew about her history. In order to get answers about the woman they thought they knew, they’ll have to go back to where it all started. The sisters embark on a trip to the stunning cliffside village of Positano, Italy, to track down the mysterious ex-lover, and figure out who their mother really was.
As Priscilla, Devon, and Bailey unearth the truth, they also experience the magic of Italy, the power of sisterly love, a little unexpected romance, and newfound hope for the future.

Why I Decided to Read The Secret Love Letter of Olivia Moretti:

I love books set in places I’ve travelled to and Positano is breathtaking!  I also enjoy stories of sisters and mysteries surrounding family history.

Genres: Women’s Fiction

Publishes: February 22, 2022 by Berkley, 384 pages

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So there you have it!  5 New Books that I’ll be reading in February 2022.  I’ve included reviews of other books by these authors in the hyperlinks, so be sure to check them out!

Did I help you find a book or two to add to your February reading list? Let me know in the comments.  As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day.