20 Exciting February 2025 Book Releases to Add to Your TBR
February is the perfect month to cozy up with a new book and 2025 has an incredible lineup of releases that you won’t want to miss. From heartwarming romances to thrilling mysteries, this month’s books have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to lose yourself in a captivating fantasy world or enjoy a reflective memoir, I’ve rounded up 20 of the most exciting February 2025 book releases to add to your radar.
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Historical Fiction
The Sable Cloak
Gail Milissa Grant
Grand Central | February 4, 2025
In the Jim Crow South, Jordan Sable, a powerful political boss, and his wife, Sara, a successful funeral home owner, have built a legacy for their children. When tragedy threatens their carefully constructed empire, the family must rally around an unconventional solution—at great personal cost. Set in 1940s St. Louis, The Sable Cloak offers a rare look at an upper-middle-class African American family and a self-sustaining, culturally rich community, inspired by the author’s own family history.
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Last Twilight in Paris
Pam Jenoff
HTP Books | February 4, 2025
In 1953 London, housewife Louise discovers a necklace in a secondhand shop that she recognizes from her time working with the Red Cross during the war. She believes it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny. Tracing the necklace to Paris, Louise enlists the help of her former boss, Ian, and uncovers the dark history of Lévitan, a department store that once served as a Nazi prison. As they search for answers, Louise must confront powerful forces determined to keep the truth hidden. Last Twilight in Paris is a gripping mystery about sacrifice, resistance, and the enduring power of love.
The Queens of Crime
Marie Benedict
St. Martin’s Press | February 11, 2025
In 1930 London, five of the greatest women crime writers—Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy—form a secret society to prove their worth in the male-dominated Detection Club. Calling themselves the Queens of Crime, they take on the real-life murder of a young woman found strangled in a French park, hoping to solve it like one of their own novels. As they investigate, they uncover connections to the British establishment and a mystery that hits close to home for Sayers. But when the killer targets her, the Queens must race against time to uncover dark secrets while proving their strength and skill.
The Dressmakers of London
Julia Kelly
Gallery Books | February 18, 2025
In 1940s Britain, Izzie, awkward and withdrawn, finds solace in her mother’s dressmaking shop, a refuge from the world that claimed her father. Her beautiful sister Sylvia, who witnessed their father’s tragic death, has long distanced herself from the family, following the encouragement of her wealthy fiancé, Martin. After their mother’s sudden death, the sisters inherit the shop, reigniting old wounds. When conscription forces Izzie to leave, Sylvia must decide whether to save the shop. Through heartfelt letters, the sisters confront their past and begin anew in this moving tale perfect for fans of Genevieve Graham and Lucinda Riley.
The Other March Sisters
Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko, Liz Parker
Kensington | February 25, 2025
You may think you know the story of the March sisters from the well-known tale of four sisters, but do you know their story? Told through the eyes of Jo’s sisters—Meg, Beth, and Amy—this novel explores their paths after Jo leaves for New York to pursue her writing dreams. Meg struggles with domestic life, Beth finds unexpected joy despite her illness, and Amy discovers how to stay true to herself and her art while navigating societal expectations. Through private moments and letters, the sisters reveal themselves in ways Jo never could have imagined.
Romance
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke
Adriana Herrera
Canary Street Press | February 4, 2025
Paris, 1889. Physician Aurora Montalban Wright runs an underground women’s clinic, risking her safety but never her heart—until the Duke of Annan, Apollo César Sinclair Robles, unexpectedly offers his protection. Though Aurora resents his interference, their chemistry leads to a passionate affair. Apollo, struggling with his new title, never imagined his bedmate would become his trusted adviser. As they grow closer, Apollo hopes to make Aurora his duchess, but she won’t surrender her independence. When a dangerous figure from their past threatens them, Apollo takes Aurora to his French villa, hoping to convince her their bond is stronger than society’s expectations.
Deep End
Ali Hazelwood
Berkley | February 4, 2025
A competitive diver and a champion swimmer dive into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance. Scarlett Vandermeer, a Stanford junior recovering from a career-threatening injury, is focused on med school—not relationships. Lukas Blomqvist, a disciplined swim captain and world champion, lives for breaking records. They have little in common—until a secret brings them together in a temporary arrangement. But as the Olympics approach and their connection deepens, Scarlett realizes her heart may be in dangerous territory.
First-Time Caller
B. K. Borison
Berkley | February 11, 2025
A hopeless romantic and a jaded radio host collide in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story. Aiden Valentine, host of Baltimore’s romance hotline, has secretly fallen out of love with love—until a viral call from a young girl seeking dating advice for her mom changes everything.
Lucie Stone thought she was content with her job, family, and clever daughter, but suddenly Baltimore is fixated on her love life. As sparks fly behind the scenes with the temperamental man running the show, Lucie must choose between a radio-planned happy ending or the man right beside her.
We All Live Here
Jojo Moyes
Pamela Dorman Books | February 11, 2025
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a heartwarming contemporary tale about family, forgiveness, and love.
Lila Kennedy’s life is in chaos—a broken marriage, rebellious daughters, a crumbling house, a struggling career, and a stepfather who’s moved in unannounced. Just when things couldn’t get worse, her estranged father reappears after 35 years. But amidst the turmoil, Lila discovers that even the most complicated families can teach us about love and what it truly means to belong.
You Between the Lines
Katie Naymon
Forever | February 18, 2025
A former sorority girl joins a prestigious poetry MFA program and discovers her high school crush-turned-nemesis is also a student—and writing poems about her. Leigh is shocked when she’s accepted into the program. With more knowledge of Taylor Swift than T.S. Eliot, she’s out of her depth among her literary, tattooed classmates. Things get worse when Will—her high school crush who once dismissed her as “all style, no substance”—shows up as William, a sweater-vest-wearing, pretentious poet.
Both vying for the program’s top fellowship, their rivalry heats up until Will submits a poem that’s clearly about Leigh. As their workshops and interactions blur the lines between competition and connection, Leigh realizes there’s more to Will—and herself—than she ever imagined.
Fantasy
Kingdom of Claw
Demi Winters
Delacorte Press | February 4, 2025
Silla Nordvig survived the Road of Bones, but her dreams of peace are shattered as she flees with Bloodaxe Crew leader Reynir Galtung, uncovering his secrets while hiding in a shield-home. Determined to save her sister, Silla must master her magic and confront her inner demons. Meanwhile, dethroned Saga Volsik plots to dismantle Queen Signe’s plans while navigating dangerous truths and an enigmatic Zagadkian dignitary who knows too much. As forbidden magic awakens and secrets unravel, both women must embrace their destinies to stop chaos from consuming Íseldur in this gripping sequel of dark intrigue and simmering romance.
Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales
Heather Fawcett
Orbit | February 11, 2025
Emily Wilde, renowned dryadologist, embarks on her most perilous project yet: studying a faerie realm as its queen. With her former rival-turned-fiancé, the charming Wendell Bambleby, she takes the throne of his long-lost kingdom, a place of both scholarly wonders and deadly dangers. Ill-suited to her new role, Emily must navigate murderous intrigues, including a curse left by Wendell’s stepmother, relying on his magic and her deep knowledge of faerie lore to save their kingdom and their future.
The Crimson Road
A. G. Slatter
Titan Books | February 11, 2025
Violet Zennor, trained as a ruthless fighter in underground arenas, believes she’s free after her father’s death—until she discovers his plan to send her into the Darklands, ruled by the sinister Leech Lords and tied to the mysterious Anchorhold where her stillborn brother was sold. Refusing her duty, Violet’s defiance crumbles when assassins attack, forcing her to confront her father’s dark legacy. Seeking aid from enigmatic allies, including the Briar Witch and Asher Todd, Violet must ultimately face the Anchorhold alone, unraveling a gripping tale of magic, betrayal, and destiny in a darkly compelling fantasy world.
Rebel Witch
Kristen Ciccarelli
Wednesday Books | February 18, 2025
In the thrilling conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology, Rune Winters, a witch on the run, must ally with the ruthless Cressida Roseblood to reclaim the Republic and bring about a Reign of Witches, while Gideon Sharpe, the witch hunter she betrayed, is determined to stop her and protect the world he fought to rebuild. Forced to work together despite their betrayals, Rune and Gideon confront lingering feelings and impossible choices: sacrifice love to stop a monster or let the world burn. Kristen Ciccarelli’s Rebel Witch delivers an epic tale where love and survival collide.
Cursebound
Saara El-Arifi
Del Rey | February 18, 2025
In the sequel to the national bestseller Faebound, two elven sisters face battles of the heart and destiny. Yeeran, torn between her homeland and her love for the fae queen, returns home only to confront a brewing war. Meanwhile, Lettle, determined to break the curse binding the fae, believes a mysterious stranger holds the key—though the Fates have gone silent. As worlds teeter on the brink of destruction, the sisters must uncover the curse’s secret to save them all.
Mystery/Thriller
A Killing Cold
Kate Alice Marshall
Flatiron Books | February 4, 2025
In this chilling thriller by the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods, Theodora Scott’s whirlwind romance with wealthy Connor Dalton takes a dark turn when he brings her to Idlewood, his family’s secluded retreat. Threatening messages, eerie footprints, and a childhood photo of herself taken at Idlewood unravel Theo’s buried memories. As she uncovers a shocking secret, Theo realizes the powerful Dalton family will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden—putting her in grave danger.
Nothing Ever Happens Here
Seraphina Nova Glass
Graydon House | February 11, 2025
Fifteen months after surviving a brutal attack, Shelby Dawson is finally rebuilding her life in a quiet Minnesota town—until an anonymous note reignites her nightmare. As new evidence emerges and her case goes viral thanks to a group of well-meaning senior citizens, Shelby becomes the target of suspicious accidents and unearths chilling secrets about the night she was attacked. With her best friend Mackenzie uncovering shocking revelations about her missing husband, Shelby must race to uncover the truth before her attacker strikes again.
The Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea
C.L. Miller
Atria Books | February 18, 2025
In this follow-up to The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, Freya Lockwood and Aunt Carole are called to investigate a stolen painting and a nearby murder at a maritime museum. Their search leads them aboard a luxurious antiques cruise toward the Red Sea, where they uncover a ship filled with stolen art, all connected to unsolved cases from Freya’s late mentor. As they race to stop a dangerous art trafficker known as The Collector, they must navigate a ship full of antiques enthusiasts and unexpected familiar faces to catch the killer before it’s too late.
Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
Lisa Unger
Park Row | February 25, 2025
In Lisa Unger’s thrilling novel, Maverick Dillan invites participants to an extreme game of hide-and-seek on Falcao Island, but what begins as a social media stunt quickly turns into a deadly survival challenge when a storm rages and a mysterious threat stalks the contestants. Among them is Adele, a single mother determined to protect her children, who becomes trapped in a twisted web of deception. As the game escalates, Adele must navigate the deadly competition and the blurring line between the virtual and real to make it home alive.
Famous Last Words
Gillian McAllister
William Morrow | February 25, 2025
New mother Camilla’s world unravels when her husband, Luke, commits a terrifying crime. On the longest day of the year, after dropping her daughter off at daycare and returning to work, Camilla wakes to find Luke gone, leaving behind a cryptic note. Breaking news reveals that Luke is involved in a hostage situation—except he’s the gunman, not a victim. As the police close in, Camilla must confront a web of secrets she never imagined, questioning how well she truly knows the man she married and what dangers lie ahead.
There are 20 February 2025 book releases you should check out! From thrilling mysteries to heartfelt romances, February is filled with amazing books for every type of reader. Whether you’re planning your next book haul or looking to gift a fellow book lover, these titles deserve a spot on your shelf.
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