Because I like to include pretty pictures and a ton of links, I’m posting an expanded version of my February newsletter content – which will include the two giveaways I also just posted – on my blog. So for those of you who follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter you’re getting some doubled content today, my apologies.
The links below lead to books on Amazon.com (simply replace the .com with .ca or .co.uk to find the book in your region). Also, most if not all of these books are available on all retailers, but linking to every store would take me hours, sorry!
MCD’s Most Anticipated Releases of 2020
(so far)
First, I need to mention a couple of books that just released because if I’d gotten this post written last week they would have still been on my preorder list!
Age of Deception (Firebird Chronicles 2) by T.A. White.
Intriguing world-building and driving plot! The first book in this space opera series (aka urban fantasy in space) is Rules of Redemption.
I also really enjoyed the first three books in T.A. White’s Broken Lands series (Pathfinder’s Way) (I haven’t read book four yet as it’s the beginning of a new story arc).
Alone in the Wild (City of the Lost 5) by Kelley Armstrong.
The next chapter in the City of the Lost series doesn’t release in Canada until February 11, so I haven’t gotten my hands on it yet but it’s available everywhere else. I’m a big, big fan of Kelley Armstrong’s work and absolutely adore the romance in this thrilling series.
MCD’S CURRENT PREORDERS
Releasing March 17. Smoke Bitten (Mercy Thompson 12) by Patricia Briggs.
I’ve just gotten all caught up on this urban fantasy series (Moon Called) via audiobook (likely my third full re-read) and pretty much love every single book!! I just need to re-read the Alpha and Omega series before March 17!
Releasing April 28. Starbreaker (Nightchaser 2) by Amanda Bouchet.
I really enjoyed the first book in this space opera series (Nightchaser) and am looking forward to the next. I also loved the author’s sexy, action-and magic-infused fantasy series, Kingmaker Chronicles (Promise of Fire).
Releasing May 5. Aurora Burning (Aurora Cycle 2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.
I enjoyed the multiple POVs and the world-building in this YA space opera (Aurora Rising). Bonus: the book covers are outrageously gorgeous.
The authors’ The Illuminae Files (Illuminae) made my favorites list in 2019.
Releasing May 19. Chaos Reigning (Consortium Rebellion 3) by Jessie Mihalik.
Each book in this sexy, sexy, intriguing space opera series (Polaris Rising) is written from the POV of one of three exceedingly accomplished but very different sisters. Book 1 and 2 made my Best of 2019 list and I can’t wait to read book 3!!
Releasing July 28. Spells for the Dead (Soulwood 5) by Faith Hunter.
I’m a massive fan of everything Ms. Hunter writes. This is an offshoot of her Jane Yellowrock series (Skinwalker) and I thought it was going to take me a while to fall in love with the characters (I was never a fan of Rick’s) but I fell for Nell pretty quickly in book one, Blood of the Earth.
Releasing August 25. Emerald Blaze (Hidden Legacy 5) by Ilona Andrews.
ALL THE ANTICIPATION!! August is far too far away. I adore everything these authors write!! The first book in this action-filled, dreadfully sexy urban fantasy is Burn for Me.
What are your most anticipated releases of 2020? Comment below and let me know. I will most definitely be adding to my preorders steadily throughout the year!
Click here for A Completely Incomplete List of MCD’s Favourite Books.
I’m very excited for the Kelly Armstrong novel! Thank you for introducing me to her😊
Me too!
I love your recommendation releases! These are all authors that I wait for! I rotate through all of you and reread when I can’t find anything new! You my dear Meghan, are awesome! 🤗
We have the same taste! Fun!
I love Patricia Briggs and Faith Hunter and cannot wait for their new books!
Big anticipation! I love preordering because it’s like buying a gift for my future self.
I just finished the new Kelley Armstrong novel, Alone in the Wild, a Rockton novel. It’s very good, love the characters, setting and the plot.
Oh yay! I’m looking forward to it. I think I’ll reread book four first though.
Misfits 1!!!! And Haley Edwards’ next Potentate of Atlanta(3), Kalayna Price’s Grave War, Devon Monk’s Ordinary Magic #6 and I’m sure there’s more! 😄
Right … well my preorder is missing some (!!) titles. Buying some more books in 3 … 2 … 1 …
Hailey’s you can pre order. The others I got from blogs and websites. Haven’t seen them to be able to pre order yet.
I’m reading Potentate of Atlanta 2 right now. I am looking forward to 3 also!
Harry Dresden’s new release “Peace Talks” by Jim Butcher. Harry rocks!!
I thought I had it preordered!! Added now!
This is an awesome list of recommendations
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Thank you for sharing all of these authors; you introduced me to a couple new ones which I’ll investigate. I’m looking forwards to new releases from Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter and looking forwards to continuing your various book series and baking cupcakes 😊.
Thanks for sharing this list!
I enjoyed writing it and anticipating the good reads coming up.!!
Thanks for the recommendations. I love Briggs, Hunter and Andrews, just getting into TA Whites books. So besides waiting for anything you write , I also like Shelly Laurenston, Nalini Singh, J D Robb, Jayne AnnKrentz/Amanda Quick, sometimes Nora Roberts. I also this winter started getting back into Kay Hooper’s books.
I have a bunch of sample pages waiting for me including some of the other authors you’ve mentioned. I hope to find some new series to dig into as well.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Anne Bishop The Queen’s Bargain.
Is this part of the Other series? I’ve only read book 1 so far.
SO I dug a little bit because I wanted to add a book or two to this list because I purchased 2 and have read the rest!
I really love the Keri Arthur Lizzie Grace series, and Deadly Vows comes out in June. Definitely on the lighter side, but worth it.
Ilona Andrews just recommended the Unsouled series by Will Wight and I just finished book 7 and started book 1 last week. I think book 8 should come out some time this year it seems according to his blog.
Grave War by Alex Craft (the first books can be kind of tough-er to get into) is coming out and I am looking forward to it!
I love your books and can’t wait for the Mory book!!!! So excited!~!!!!
Yes! I preordered Grave War (it wasn’t available when I originally made this list. I need to check out Unsouled and Lizzie Grace – thank you!!