October 2021 New Books Releases

Hi everyone!  Every month dozens of books are published and many that I’m interested in reading. It’s difficult to pare this list down to a more manageable level, but alas I have. Today I’m featuring 5 Books that will be publishing in October 2021 that are on my list of books to read.  I hope that you can find one or more on this list for you to enjoy as well.

From The Publisher:

All they want for Christmas is a different life.
When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell–both critical to her success as show judge. Meanwhile, Charlie’s identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family’s bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won’t get the memo that they’re over.                                     With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven’t done since they were kids: switch places. Looking for her own escape from reality, Cass agrees. But temporarily trading lives proves more complicated than they imagined, especially when rugged firefighter Jake Greenman and gorgeous physician assistant Miguel Rodriguez are thrown into the mix. Will the twins’ identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?

Why I Decided To Read The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox:

I enjoy books that include baking and the synopsis of the book sounds like it will be a whole lot of fun!

Genres:  Romance, Women’s Fiction

Publishes: October 5 by Penguin Random House Canada, 352 pages.

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From the Publisher:

It’s been over two years since Effie’s beloved parents got divorced, destroying the image of the happy, loving childhood she thought she had. Since then, she’s become estranged from her father and embarked on a feud with his hot (and much younger) girlfriend, Krista. And now, more earth-shattering news: Greenoaks, the rambling Victorian country house Effie called home her whole life, has been sold.
When Krista decides to throw a grand “house cooling” party, Effie is originally left off the guest list—and then receives a last-minute “anti-invitation” (maybe it’s because she called Krista a gold-digger, but Krista totally deserved it, and it was mostly a joke anyway). Effie declines but then remembers a beloved childhood treasure is still hidden in the house. Her only chance to retrieve it is to break into Greenoaks while everyone is busy celebrating. As Effie sneaks around the house, hiding under tables and peeping through trapdoors, she realizes the secrets Greenoaks holds aren’t just in the dusty passageways and hidden attics she grew up exploring. Watching how her sister, brother, and dad behave when they think no one is looking, Effie overhears conversations, makes discoveries, and begins to see her family in a new light. Then she runs into Joe—the love of her life, who long ago broke her heart, and who’s still as handsome and funny as ever—and even more truths emerge.
But will Effie act on these revelations? Will she stay hidden or step out into the party and take her place with her family? And truthfully, what did she come back to Greenoaks for? Over the course of one blowout party, Effie realizes that she must be honest with herself and confront her past before she’ll ever be able to face her future.

Why I Decided To Read The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella:

Sophie Kinsella has been one of my favourite authors since the beginning of her Shopaholic series.  I love family stories and I’m hoping it has all the clever wit that I’ve come to associate with the author.

Genres: General Fiction, Women’s Fiction

Publishes: October 12 by Random House Publishing/Dial Press, 368 pages.

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From The Publisher:

When Lucy Hannigan returned to her childhood home in Somerset Lake, one of the first things she did was join the local book club. And thank goodness, because now that Lucy’s first Christmas without her mother is bearing down upon her, she can use all the help and support she can get.  Especially when she has to take in a tenant and the only person interested is Miles Bruno, her ex-fiance.
Lucy’s friends keep teasing her about the way Miles is trying to make up for his mistakes but forgiving and forgetting isn’t coming easily to Lucy. With bills piling up and her mother’s finances in disarray, however, Lucy isn’t in any position to say no.
As the small town prepares for the holidays and competition heats up in the Merriest Lawn decorating contest, Lucy can’t help feeling like a Scrooge. Her mom loved the holidays and won the contest each year, but as much as Lucy would like to carry on the tradition, she isn’t sure she has it in her to deck the halls this holiday.
Yet when Miles shows up with tons of tinsel, dozens of decorations, and lots and lots of lights, Lucy begins to wonder if maybe the spirit of the season will finally mend her broken heart.

Why I Decided To Read The Christmas Village by Annie Rains:

I enjoy the author’s ability to tell a story and I have come to look forward to her new releases.  A second chance romance with a lot of holiday charm – yes, please!

Genre: Romance

Publishes: October 12 by Forever (Grand Central Publishing), 352 pages.

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From The Publisher:

Everybody wants a piece of grand chef Sophie Valroux. With her once-destroyed reputation fully recovered and then some, Sophie is making her mark in the culinary world. She’s running the restaurants of Château de Champvert, the beautiful estate that she inherited from her grandmother. She and her fiancé, Rémi, are closer than ever, and she’s even bonding with his daughter Lola. Everything should be perfect.
Yet, Sophie still feels something in her heart is missing.
When she’s invited to cook at an exclusive event her culinary idol is attending, she thinks this could be the thing to catapult her to greater heights, maybe even bring her one step closer to her one and only dream of achieving the stars—Michelin stars.
But fate has other plans for Sophie. After she accepts to cook for the Parisian elite, her world crumbles. She suffers a fall and loses her senses of smell and taste. Certain that her career will vanish if people find out, she keeps this secret to herself, not even telling Rémi. She fakes it all: the menus for every meal, the taste of fresh figs, the juicy cherries in the orchard. All she has to do is get through life—and the event—tasteless without missing a single step. Fake it ‘til you make it…right?

Why I Wanted To Read Sophie Valroux’s Paris Stars by Samantha Verant:

Not only do I love novels set in Paris, but I love stories with cooking as a theme.  I’m intrigued to find out if and how Sophie pulls this off.

Genre: Women’s Fiction

Publishes: October 19 by Berkley Books, 368 pages

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From The Publisher:

It was supposed to be Christy Sullivan’s perfect Christmas getaway—a trip to Lapland with her family and best friend, Alix. But facing a make-or-break marriage crisis, Christy desperately needs time alone with her husband. Her solution? Alix can take Christy’s little daughter to Lapland, and they will reunite there for Christmas Day. It’s a big ask, but what else are friends for?
There’s nothing Alix won’t do for Christy. But Christy’s request to save Christmas is giving Alix sleepless nights. She knows something is wrong, but for the first time ever, Christy isn’t talking. And even the Arctic temperatures in Lapland aren’t enough to dampen the seriously inconvenient sizzle Alix is developing for Zac, a fellow guest and nemesis from her past.
As secrets unravel and unexpected romance shines under the northern lights, can Christy and Alix’s Christmas escape give them the courage to fight for the relationships they really want, and save the precious gift of each other’s friendship?

Why I Wanted To Read The Christmas Escape by Sarah Morgan:

Sarah Morgan is another of my favourite authors.  I always feel very connected to her characters and the stories are always compelling.

Genre: Romance

Publishes: October 26 by Harlequin Books, 352 pages

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So there you have it!  5 New Books that I’ll be reading in October 2021.  I’ve included reviews of other books by these authors down below, so be sure to check them out.

Did I help you find a book or two to add to your October reading list? Let me know in the comments.  As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day.

Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella

Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

Season of Joy by Annie Rains

The Summer Cottage by Annie Rains

One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan

A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan

The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan

Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan

The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan