2026-02-12
The Best New Books of February 12 to 25, 2026
Welcome to The VibeReads Weekly, covering books released from February 12 to 25, 2026. If you are looking for a heartwarming story about family secrets and reconciliation, Kin by Tayari Jones is a perfect choice. All these books were ranked by vibe match on VibeReads, the best app for mood readers.
Every book that landed, ranked
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And Now, Back to You
And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison is for readers who enjoy a heartwarming opposites attract romance in a cozy, wintry small town.
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Brawler
Brawler by Lauren Groff is for those who appreciate literary short stories exploring contemporary adult experiences.
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Weavingshaw
Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity is for fans of gothic romantasy with morally grey characters, forbidden magic, and an enemies to lovers arc.
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Highland Hideaway
Highland Hideaway by Lily Gold is for readers craving a multi-POV contemporary why choose romance set in the Scottish Highlands with a found family.
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The Violin Maker's Secret
The Violin Maker's Secret by Evie Woods is for lovers of historical fiction blended with magical realism and a touch of mystery centered around music.
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Law Maker
Law Maker by Susie Tate is for those who like angsty, yearning contemporary romance featuring a shy woman and a protective barrister.
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More Than Enough
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen is for readers who enjoy contemporary literary fiction about family and friendship, ideal for book clubs.
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The Wicked and the Damned
The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson is for fans of adult fantasy romance with a captivating narrative.
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Trust No One
Trust No One by James Rollins is for thriller enthusiasts who enjoy a suspenseful mystery with an adventurous edge.
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Kin
Kin by Tayari Jones is for young adult readers who appreciate character-driven Southern fiction about female friendship and coming of age.
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A Fine Scottish Love - A Scottish Romantasy (The Magical Matchmakers of Seven Cairns Book 4)
A Fine Scottish Love by Maeve Greyson is for romantasy readers seeking a slow burn, fated mates story with Highland magic and aching grief.
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The Devil's Bargain
The Devil's Bargain by L.T. Ryan is for readers of contemporary fiction looking for a compelling story.
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Saoirse
Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise is for those who enjoy contemporary fiction.
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War of Fire and Fury
War of Fire and Fury by Marion Blackwood is for dark romantasy fans with morally grey protagonists, fae, dragons, and epic stakes.
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Always the Villain
Always the Villain by Brea Alepoú is for readers drawn to dark MM mafia romance exploring forbidden love and the tension between power and desire.
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I've Got a Crush on You
I've Got a Crush on You by Lauren Blakely is for readers who like open-door workplace romance with grumpy sunshine dynamics in a small town.
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Her Last Breath
Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams is for psychological thriller fans who enjoy claustrophobic survival horror and unraveling secrets in isolation.
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All in Her Hands
All in Her Hands by Audrey Blake is for historical fiction lovers interested in Victorian British literature and adult historical narratives.
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Our Dream Home
Our Dream Home by Jessica Huntley is for fans of domestic and psychological thrillers with creeping dread, family secrets, and paranoia.
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Quiet Ones
Quiet Ones by Penelope Douglas is for readers who enjoy small town romance with forbidden love, an older man, and younger woman trope.
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Booking for Trouble
Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay is for cozy mystery enthusiasts who appreciate amateur sleuths, a library setting, and small town charm.
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Just Between Us: A Graphic Novel
Just Between Us by Adeline Kon is for graphic novel fans who enjoy figure skating, queer romance, and a slow burn rivals to lovers story.
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The Girls Before
The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall is for thriller and mystery readers who enjoy suspenseful adult fiction.
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White River Crossing
White River Crossing by Ian McGuire is for historical fiction readers interested in adventure and indigenous themes in Canada.
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The Devil's Bible
The Devil's Bible by Steve Berry is for mystery thriller fans.
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By genre
Mystery and Thriller
Fantasy
Romantasy
Literary and Contemporary
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