Every month, many books are published, and I sort through them to find the ones I most want to read. Here are my Can’t-Miss Book Releases for October 2024! Click on the book’s cover to read the full synopsis and/or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Publishing the Week of October 1:
In The Mistletoe Mystery, Molly Gray is excited for a joyful holiday season with her boyfriend, but a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel triggers doubts about trust and loyalty. As she unravels a new mystery, Molly learns that love is the greatest puzzle of all.
Inspired by Emma, The Merry Matchmaker follows Frankie Lane, a well-meaning but meddling woman who tries to orchestrate happiness for those around her—often with disastrous results. As she attempts to play matchmaker for her close friend Mitch, she may realize that the best match for him has been right in front of her all along.
In One Big Happy Family, Julie Parker eagerly anticipates a quiet holiday with her secret younger boyfriend, Heath, until her adult children ask for a family Christmas at their cabin in honour of their late father. As unexpected guests and hidden secrets pile up, Julie navigates a chaotic yet heartwarming holiday, learning that love and family can grow in surprising ways.
In Take Me Home For Christmas, pediatric resident Mia D’Angelo fabricates a perfect boyfriend to comfort her mom during a tough time, only to find herself scrambling for a stand-in when her family insists on meeting him for Christmas. Enter Dr. Braxton Hughes, her charming but commitment-phobic co-worker, whose unexpected offer to play the role stirs up long-buried feelings and complicates her holiday plans.
Publishing The Week of October 8:
In this poignant novel, Eve, a successful writer, wakes up after surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor and must relearn how to navigate life while grappling with her diagnosis and its impact on her family. Told through touching anecdotes, the story is a heartwarming and humorous reflection on love, loss, and the small moments that make life meaningful. Although a work of fiction, this book is based on the author’s own experience.
Publishing The Week of October 15:
In Debbie Macomber’s holiday romance, Hailey Morgan escapes to a small-town cabin for a solo Christmas retreat, hoping to rekindle her passion for music and avoid her family’s holiday pressures. When she meets Jay, a charming former musician, their shared love of music sparks a connection, but family drama and unexpected revelations soon challenge Hailey’s newfound peace and self-confidence.
In this heartwarming holiday romance, Lexie inherits half of her estranged father’s holiday travel company, with the other half going to Theo, a charming but temperamental executive. Forced to work together for a year, Lexie and Theo’s undeniable chemistry, especially during a trip to Spain, makes her reconsider her plans to leave—and whether mixing business with pleasure might lead to something more.
Publishing the Week of October 29:
Set on a remote Scottish island, Eris follows Grace, a reclusive woman living in isolation, whose peaceful life is disrupted when a shocking discovery in London reopens questions about a famous artist and her husband’s mysterious disappearance twenty years ago. As secrets and lies begin to surface, the island’s dark past threatens to unravel, linking three lives in unexpected ways.
Book Lists From Previous Months:
So there you have it! Can’t Miss Book Releases for October 2024! Did I help you find a book or two to add to your 2024 reading list? Let me know in the comments!
As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Most of these are already on my TBR. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽
thathappyreader
That’s wonderful Jonetta! Happy Reading!
rolé @ hooked by that book
I have Susan Mallery’s book on my list too. Hope you enjoy all of them.
Her Digital Coffee
Wow, there are so many great releases for October! I’m so excited for the Christmas reads. I’m also intrigued by The Blue Hour. Thank you for the recommendations Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Winnie.