As October rolls in, bringing with it crisp air, falling leaves, and shorter days, there’s no better time to snuggle up in a cosy reading nook. Fortunately, this month offers an impressive range of new releases for every type of reader. Here are the standout titles for me:
Just JJ’s top pick:

Title: Mate
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Genre: Romance
(7 Oct)
Orphaned, pack-less and the first Human-Were hybrid, Serena Paris is the target of ruthless political schemes between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. That is, until she seeks protection from Koen Alexander, a formidable Alpha who claims her as his mate. However, as shadows from Serena’s past loom ever closer, their bond may be the only thing standing between her survival and impending doom.
Honourable mentions:
- The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson (Thriller, 7 Oct)
- Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber (Fantasy, 7 Oct)
- The Intruder by Freida McFadden (Thriller, 7 Oct)
- The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong (Horror, 14 Oct)
- Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs (Fantasy, 21 Oct)
- Gone Before Goodbye by Harlan Coben & Reese Witherspoon (Thriller, 23 Oct)
- Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport (Fantasy, 23 Oct)
- Julia Song Is Undateable by Susan Lee (Fantasy, 23 Oct)
- The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (Fantasy, 30 Oct)
- Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan (Fantasy, 30 Oct)



Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you are excited about any of the books mentioned above or any other books coming out this month.