The most awaited novels in January will heat things up as the temperature goes down. Whether you like tales from long ago or pages that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this list of upcoming book releases promises excitement this January.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

Cam and Jules face more than just inherited money when strange occurrences and long-buried mysteries resurface in the home of Cam's adoptive mother, Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore. As they confront the past, rumors and secrets about Ruby come to light, turning their path to inheritance into a haunting journey.

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

In this highly anticipated novel, Kiley Reid explores odd friendships and risky choices set at the University of Arkansas in 2017. Senior resident assistant Millie Cousins grapples with a strange request from a visiting professor, leading to a gripping tale of money, secrets, and forbidden desires.

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Family Family by Laurie Frankel

Actress India Allwood faces public scrutiny after criticizing her latest adoption-themed movie. Seeking redemption, she enlists the help of her adopted daughter, Fig, who embarks on a journey to find the child India gave up for adoption in her senior year of high school. The story explores family dynamics and the impact of public perception.

The Book of Fire by Christy Lefteri

The powerful kin's quarrel is brought to light amid the ashes of an all-destroying fire. Irini, Tasso, and child Chara struggle with the flames' damage and face hardship's harsh palm. Tasso, grieving for his missing dad and not being able to paint because of burns on his hands, shows the hardship he and his family face after a tragic fire took everything away from them. This fresh story digs deep into tragedy and strengths, taking readers into a poignant plot that searches to find a true house amid the wreck left by the fire's rage. 

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

Bryce and Hunt's trust and loyalty to each other are tested as they face separate challenges in a new land. As they embark on individual journeys connected by a mysterious force, this thrilling addition to the 'Crescent City' series promises excitement, exploring themes of trust, loyalty, and freedom.

No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall

When Emma and her husband found themselves jobless and homeless with a baby on their way, moving back to her folks' old house seemed like the only choice. However, upon her partner's discovery of how her parents were murdered in that house, Emma and her sisters Juliette and Daphne are drawn together again as the secrets of that night hunt them. This gripping story shows how they cope as the messy and creepy secrets from the walls of Emma's childhood home come to light. Questions swirled in her mind about what truly happened on that day. Are the answers lying within those aging walls, or should they leave the past where it was buried?

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