Books of the Month - February 2026

Books of the Month

February 2026

Step into the rolling Cambridgeshire countryside with The Forever Home, where new beginnings come with old shadows, and friendships are tested in the most unexpected ways.

Travel back to 18th-century Covent Garden in The House of the Fallen Sisters, where danger and resilience walk hand in hand, and survival means learning a very different set of rules. For fans of suspense, the streets of Leeds come alive in The Chemist, as a trusted pharmacist finds himself caught in the crossfire of a deadly turf war, while in The Lost Women, a missing person case unravels into a chilling web of secrets spanning decades. Across the sunlit waters of Skiathos in The Island Between Us, a woman faces the ghosts of her past with the help of unexpected allies, while in In the Shadows, the legacy of a rock icon brings danger and revelations that could shake lives to the core.

And for something completely different, dive into the world of fandom with Superfan, where obsession, devotion, and the thrill of connection blur the line between fantasy and reality.

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The Forever Home by Erica James. Set in the idyllic Cambridgeshire countryside, Hope Hall has transformed from a grand country house into luxurious apartments. Cassie is thrilled to start a new chapter with her partner Ben, though memories from her first marriage linger. Gallery owner Nina is seeking a fresh start after losing her husband, but moving forward means making a choice that will shake her family. Enter Venetia, a spirited 79-year-old with secrets of her own. As their lives intertwine, these three women discover the power of friendship and the courage to confront the past. Published by HQ 12th February 2026. £18.99. Pre-Order Here

The Chemist by A.A. Dhand. Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust him with their secrets, so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. When his childhood sweetheart Rebecca disappears, Idris is worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds and finds himself plunged into a dangerous turf war between rival drug cartels. Alone, he must rely on his intelligence and cunning to protect those he loves, and strike back at enemies who won’t see him coming. Published by HQ. 29th January 2026 £9.99. Order Here

The House of the Fallen Sisters by Louise Hare. December 1765. Sukey Maynard flees a Covent Garden brothel to escape a grim fate, but when she is captured and returned to the house of fallen sisters, she has a choice to make, should she stay, or should she run again? As Sukey accepts her fate, she begins to learn how to navigate this strange new life of hers, and soon realises that there are those who wish her and her sisters harm, and if Sukey is to survive then she must learn to play the game. Published by HQ 12th February 2026 £18.99. Pre-Order Here

The Island Between Us by Dougie McHale. Carissa thought she had escaped her past when she fled Edinburgh for the sun-soaked island of Skiathos, until her former partner tracks her down, threatening to drag her back into his control. With the support of Thomas, a WWII veteran, and Demitris, the love she’s longed for, Carissa finds the courage to face the shadows that haunt her and to stand against the shadows threatening her own life. Published by Vinci Books, 29th January 2026. £9.99. Order Here

The Lost Women by Tim Weaver. After a car accident, Preston Stewart goes in for surgery on his face. But when the bandages are removed, his wife Ellie knows something is wrong. It’s not her husband. Meanwhile, 16 years after Zauna Roy’s brother went missing, she and two documentary makers vanish without a trace. Investigator David Raker uncovers a chilling link between the cases, leading to shocking revelations and a reunion with someone from his past. Published by Michael Joseph. 26th February 2026. £20. Pre-Order Here

Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. Lonely college student Minnie becomes obsessed with HOURglass, a K-pop-inspired boyband, especially its bad-boy member, Halo. As Minnie and Halo navigate the thrills and dangers of fandom, he is papering over the cracks of a tragic past he is determined to keep hidden. And when Minnie is drawn to a shadowy fan community who believe they need to protect the band members from a dark conspiracy, the line between fandom and obsession begins to blur. Published by Michael Joseph. 19th February 2026. Pre-Order Here

In the Shadows by Chris MacDonald. Forty years after rock icon Nërëus Forbes’ mysterious death, conspiracy theories are rife, despite being ruled an overdose by police. Investigative journalist Winter Harris, daughter of The Marshalls’ guitarist, seeks the truth, but a confession from her father uncovers a dark secret, hidden for decades, and Winter suddenly has evidence that could bring both of their lives crashing down. Published by Michael Joseph. 5th February 2026. £18.99. Pre-Order Here

Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew Sullivan. Abigail uproots her life to move to Soap Lake, a once-popular tourist destination now overshadowed by an urban legend. Alone, she encounters a young boy, catatonic and covered in blood. His mother, Esme, lies stabbed to death in a nearby car. Compelled to uncover the truth behind Esme’s tragic past, Abigail finds herself entangled in a web of conspiracies and danger, revealing that the smallest towns can hide the biggest secrets. Published by HQ. 12th February 2026 £9.99. Pre-Order Here

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