Best Book Club Books for February 2026

1. Where The Stars Heal by K. Garrod

Halle Dawson believed her brother abandoned her, until a letter reveals the truth. Hoping for a fresh start, she moves to Sunlit Cove to rebuild her life. She does not expect Asher Hayes, distant and guarded, who wants her gone. As they grow closer, old wounds resurface and buried pain demands to be faced. In this emotional small town romance, love, forgiveness, and healing collide in a story of found family and second chances.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Contemporary romance

• Vibe: Emotional, small-town, slow-burn

• Best for: Readers who enjoy healing, found family, and romance

Book club angle:
Perfect for discussing forgiveness, overcoming past trauma, and family bonds.

Find it here: Where The Stars Heal

 

2. The Marriage Bet by Olivia Hayle

Find it here: The Marriage Bet

 

3. Rebel by Rebecca Yarros

Penna Carstairs is a fearless extreme sports star known as Rebel, famous for breaking every rule and barrier in her path. She is also the unforgettable woman I met in Vegas, the one I risked everything for and shared one reckless night with. Now she is back in my life as my student. I am Dr. Cruz Delgado, the youngest professor on campus, and the one woman I cannot stop thinking about is the one I can never touch again.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Contemporary romance

• Vibe: Action-packed, sexy, adrenaline-driven

• Best for: Readers who enjoy bold, adventurous heroines

Book club angle:
A lively pick for discussing passion, risk, and personal growth.

Find it here: Rebel

 

4. Point Of Origin by Rebecca Yarros

Ten years after a wildfire destroys Legacy, Colorado, and takes their fathers, Sebastian Vargas returns to the town and the woman he once loved. He was her best friend and first love until he left without a word. Now he is back, determined to rebuild what was lost. One look reignites old feelings, but loving him again could mean risking the same heartbreak that once reduced her world to ashes.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Romance, small-town

• Vibe: Emotional, nostalgic

• Best for: Readers who enjoy slow-burn romance and healing stories

Book club angle:
Ideal for conversations about trauma, reconciliation, and resilience.

Find it here: Point of Origins

 

5. Things You Save In A Fire by Katherine Center

Cassie Hanwell is a confident firefighter in Texas who thrives in emergencies until her estranged, ill mother asks her to move to Boston. In a tough, old school firehouse that resents a woman on the crew, Cassie faces hazing, loneliness, and unexpected love. As her defenses begin to fall, she must decide whether to protect her heart or risk everything for forgiveness, courage, and a chance at happiness.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Contemporary romance

• Vibe: Heartfelt, uplifting

• Best for: Readers who love courage, self-discovery, and romance

Book club angle:
A strong pick for discussing courage, forgiveness, and defining personal strength.

Find it here: Things You Save in a Fire

 

 

7. Saved By The Boss by Olivia Hayle

I work for an elite matchmaking company on the brink of collapse when billionaire Anthony Winter steps in. He doesn’t believe in love, only business. I believe in both. We make a bet: three dates to prove true love exists. I am not supposed to fall for a client, and he swears he will never fall at all. But beneath his cynicism is a wounded man worth saving. He rescued my company. The question is whether he will let me rescue his heart.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Romance, contemporary

• Vibe: Fun, sexy, lighthearted

• Best for: Book clubs that love humor and tension in romance

Book club angle:
Great for exploring trust, vulnerability, and unexpected love.

Find it here: Saved By The Boss

 

8. Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood

Burned-out witch Belladonna Blackthorn struggles to keep her bookstore afloat while hiding her magic. On her thirtieth birthday, a coven summons her for a trial that could cost her powers forever. With only October to prove herself, Belle must trust her friends, an unlikely mentor, and a stubborn coven watchman to rediscover her spark and reclaim the magic in her life.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Fantasy romance

• Vibe: Cozy, magical, character-driven

• Best for: Readers who enjoy witches, magic, and emotional growth

Book club angle:
Perfect for discussing self-discovery, teamwork, and personal transformation.

Find it here: Rewitched

9. A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf and is taken to a magical land by Tamlin, a lethal immortal faerie. As hostility turns to passion, she uncovers a growing ancient shadow threatening his world. Feyre must face danger, lies, and desire to save Tamlin and the Fae in this thrilling blend of romance, adventure, and faerie magic. 

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Fantasy romance

• Vibe: Action-packed, romantic, dark

• Best for: Readers who enjoy epic fantasy and faerie worlds

Book club angle:
Discussion-worthy for exploring trust, courage, and love amidst danger.

Find it here: A Court Of Thorns And Roses

10. The Story Tellers Daughter by Victoria Scott

In 1940, Nita Bineham leaves her family estate to work at a local newspaper, determined to prove herself while a sinister village rumor hints at a traitor nearby. In 2008, Beth retreats to her family’s manor after personal losses and discovers old articles that pull her into a decades-old mystery. Across two timelines, secrets, danger, and hidden enemies threaten to change their lives forever in this atmospheric, gripping, dual-era novel.

Helpful bullets:

• Genre: Historical suspense

• Vibe: Atmospheric, dual timeline

• Best for: Readers who love mysteries, suspense, and family secrets

Book club angle:
Ideal for discussions about legacy, intrigue, and uncovering hidden truths.

Find it here: The Story Tellers Daughter