Love, Lessons & a Little Holiday Magic Coming Soon from Putnam

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The season of sparkle, second chances, and page-turning suspense is officially here!

From cozy hometown reunions to pulse-racing adventures and stories of self-renewal, these upcoming releases will keep your heart full and your TBR pile overflowing.  
 
Whether you crave a sweet Christmas romance, a royal love story tinged with danger, or a daring thriller on the high seas, this lineup brings something special for every kind of reader.

"I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 
Jenny Bayliss 
On Sale September 23, 2025 
 
Jenny Bayliss returns to her snow-dusted roots with a tale that feels like a warm mug of cocoa on a cold night. When Fred Hallow-Hart comes home after a painful breakup, she doesn’t just rediscover her quirky family, but she rediscovers herself. Between family antics, community celebrations, and a few unexpected romantic sparks, Bayliss once again proves she’s the queen of feel-good holiday storytelling.

"And Then There Was You" 
Sophie Cousens 
On Sale November 18, 2025 
 
Sophie Cousens spins a love story that’s both tender and funny, exploring what happens when the one that got away suddenly comes back. Full of witty banter, nostalgia, and heart, this rom com reminds us that timing might be unpredictable, but true chemistry never fades.

"Something Wicked" 
Falon Ballard 
On Sale December 2, 2025 
 
A daring mix of magic, lust, and Shakespearean intrigue, "Something Wicked" reimagines love amid chaos. Falon Ballard’s romantasy debut smolders with passion as a courtesan and a prince become entwined in a dangerous dance of power and desire. Think "Macbeth" meets "Moulin Rouge"! completely lush, dangerous, and impossible to put down.

"Drive Me Crazy" 
Lizzy Dent 
On Sale January 6, 2026 
 
Romance hits the fast lane in this high-speed love story set in the glamorous, adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1 racing. When a sharp-minded team principal must work with her childhood crush now a rebellious driver with something to prove, sparks fly faster than the cars. Equal parts tension and tenderness, "Drive Me Crazy" delivers an exhilarating ride.

"Beyond Infidelity" 
Lauren LaRusso, LPC, LMHC 
Nonfiction 
 
Lauren LaRusso brings empathy and insight to the hardest kind of heartbreak. With honesty and warmth, she guides readers through the messy, painful, but ultimately transformative process of healing after betrayal. "Beyond Infidelity" is more than advice, but it’s a roadmap for reclaiming joy and confidence after everything falls apart.

"Clive Cussler" 
Jack Du Brul 
On Sale September 9, 2025 
 
Isaac Bell races against the chaos of World War I in this gripping new entry in the Cussler legacy. Steam, sabotage, and spy craft collide as Bell faces an anarchist plot that could change history. Adventure fans will be swept away by the roaring-era drama and vintage danger.

"Spasm" 
Robin Cook 
On Sale December 9, 2025 
 
Robin Cook, the master of the medical thriller, turns up the tension once again. When a lethal bioweapon threatens global security, fan-favorite duo Jack and Laurie must act fast to contain it. Fast-paced and frighteningly relevant, "Spasm" blends medical science and moral questions in Cook’s trademark style.

"Clive Cussler’s Quantum Tempest"
Mike Maden 
On Sale November 18, 2025 
 
Juan Cabrillo and his crew return for another pulse-pounding mission aboard the Oregon. In "Quantum Tempest," cutting-edge technology and deadly secrets converge in a high-seas thriller that’s both futuristic and fiercely entertaining. Expect big action, bold characters, and plenty of surprises.

"Exiles"
Mason Coile 
On Sale September 16, 2025 
 
Looking for chills beyond this world? "Exiles" takes readers to Mars, and into madness. When three astronauts arrive on the red planet, they discover their outpost in ruins and their AI crew behaving strangely human, and disturbingly unhinged. One machine is missing, alliances have formed, and the line between man and mechanism starts to blur. Atmospheric, terrifying, and thought-provoking, this is sci-fi horror that asks what happens when isolation breaks not only the mind, but the soul.

From tinsel-covered towns to turbulent tides, these books promise to warm your heart and keep your pulse racing all season long. Happy Reading!

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