Top Releases of 2025

So Thrilled For You - Holly Bourne (January 2025) 

Four friends gather for a baby shower, but it ends in fire and disaster. During the investigation, more comes out than just who set the fire. A searing statement on modern womanhood and motherhood with the intensity of a thriller and the emotional devastation of a crime drama. A compulsive story about aging and friendships throughout the years with a compelling thriller edge. As usual, Holly Bourne nails it. 

A Serial Killers Guide to Marriage - Asia Mackay (January 2025)

Haze and Fox have a lovely, normal marriage in the suburbs with their child. But their love story started with killing evil men and revelling in the bloodshed. Now bored in suburbia, Haze accidentally kills a man and finds it's going to be harder to keep pretending. A delightful, dark love story like a bloodier Mr & Mrs Smith - balancing a relatable story about losing yourself with a murderous twist. 

The Science of Racism - Keon West (January 2025)

An astute, timely non-fiction that is essential reading for everyone. Uncomfortably real, holding the reader accountable and offering clearly researched information into how and why racism spreads while giving the reader not only a reality check but tools to check your own biases and challenge your thinking - all wrapped up in a highly readable, personable writing style. 

You are Fatally Invited - Ande Pliego (January 2025)

Six writers arrive to an isolated retreat hosted by the greatest thriller writer of modern times - then the murders begin and a real-life thriller novel starts in real life. Think Misery Meets The Menu meets An Inspector Calls - then you’ve got something like this. A layered, dark, revenge fuelled murder that could only be dreamed up by a writer.

How to Slay on Holiday - Sarah Bonner (February 2025)

Chloe is going to kill her husband. Well, not herself, but it's all arranged. He's going to die, but he might not be the only one. After How to Slay at Work, I had high hopes and was not disappointed. Packed full of dark humour, chaos, twists and fabulous characters - this was a delightfully bloody story where everyone is a threat and nothing is certain. 

Who Wants to Live Forever - Hanna Thomas Uose (March 2025) 

Sam and Yuki were perfect together - until he takes an experiment drug that will extend his life by hundreds of years, something Yuki has protested against for years. We watch how society changes when dying is optional and face some uncomfortable questions about morality and mortality. A sweeping, moving story about love, life and what it means to be human. 

Everyone in The Group Chat Dies - L.M. Chilton (March 2025) 

Kirby has moved on from her small town life after her roommate died, until she gets a message from that same dead friend saying everyone in their group chat will die. And they're not lying. Solving two mysteries in two different points in time, this fast-paced, high stakes cinematic thriller was an absolute riot full of lies, misdirection and murder. 

Scenes From a Tragedy  - Carole Hailey (March 2025)

A plane crashes into a mountain with  just the pilot and co-pilot on board and nobody knows why. But journalist Carly's partner was on that plane and she'll stop at nothing to find the truth. With a unique, compelling way of storytelling with our narrator acting like a curator, and a dark, highly disturbing but enigmatic story about control, trauma and real-life monsters, this was something special. 

Any Trope but You - Victoria Lavine (April 2025) 

When bestselling Romance writer Margot gets outed on livestream for keeping secret Happy Never After endings to her books, the fans are betrayed and she finds herself in a snowy lodge in Alaska trying to write. Which would be easier if she hadn't just walked into a romance novel, complete with the handsome broody leading man. An indulgently fun, sexy and sweet romcom with a playful homage to our favourite tropes and cliches. 

The Girl in Cell A -  Vaseem Khan (May 2025)

The Girl in Cell A is a legend, convicted of a brutal murder. But she says she's innocent, and her psychotherapist wants answers too. But there isn't a simple answer when we ask who the villain in this story is. A darkly obsessive tale of small town sins, betrayal, conspiracy and murder with masterful storytelling, enthralling settings and twists upon twists upon twists. 

Love at First Sight - Laura Jane Williams (June 2025) 

Jessie meets the perfect man - chaos ensues. The LJW equation that just never fails. Another fun, indulgently sweet romance with a familiar romcom feeling, plenty of mishaps, stunning characters and just a touch of silliness. This is a beautifully fun story with so much heart that offers the tropes we love with a unique and fresh style. 

How to Slay at Christmas - Sarah Bonner (August 2025)

Jessica loves Christmas and killing bad men. Fearne hates Christmas, her stupid husband and her stupid husbands Christmas Market, where Jessica just got a job as Mrs Claus because murderesses can have hobbies too, okay? A devilishly festive tale about women taking revenge on violent, misogynistic men full of dark humour, beautiful characters, feminine rage and a truly beautiful Christmas vibe. 

Ex Girlfriends Murder Club - Gloria Chao (September 2025)

Kat was already having a bad day when she found not one, but two of her boyfriends other girlfriends - but that day got even worse when they were too late to get their revenge because he was already dead. Now they need to cover their tracks and find the killer before they get framed/ A glorious, messy story full of friendship, heart and utter madness. 

59 Minutes - Holly Seddon (September 2025) 

Less than an hour until the end of the world. A nuclear missile will hit the south of England in 59 minutes and three women scramble to get home before the world ends through madness, violence and spreading panic. A fast-paced, desperate story full of simply stunning characters, commentary on human connection and head-pounding twists. 

Home Before Dark - 

Eva Björg Ægisdóttir (October 2025)

Marsi had a penpal when she was a young girl. She always used her sisters name but it wasn't a problem until that sister turned up missing, nothing but a bloody jacket left behind - right in the spot she was meant to meet her penpal. A layered, complex thriller full of explosive twists, stunning settings and perfect suspense. 

Any Girl But You - Dana Hawkins (October 2025) 

Quinn and Zoey shouldn't like each other. An ex-wall street exec back home to buy her families Christmas tree farm, and a small-town baker - but when their businesses are in trouble, they work together and realise there's something between them. Sweet and a little steamy - this is a stunning sapphic romcom with amazing characters, festive vibes, and so much heart. 

The Winter Job - Antti Tuomainen (November 2025) 

Jingle all the way gets a crime thriller makeover in this madcap winter adventure. Ilmari is making one last delivery to get his daughter the piano she wants for Christmas, only to find himself being caught in a cross country car chase and a whole load of danger. A witty, darkly hilarious and entirely addictive story with the perfect dose of absurdity. 

Fine Fine Fine - CB Woods (December 2025)

Hanna is falling apart and reeling from grief. Milo doesn't get close to anyone and has four therapists. When they meet at Hanna's besties wedding, it was never meant to mean anything but they can't seem to stay away from each other. A messy, authentic story about growth and grief, exploring the terrifying reality of love after loss.