August 2026
Texas Cold Case Murder (Texas Justice Book 4)
By Laura Scott (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: August 25, 2026
Unraveling secrets from the pastcould be fatal. Texas Ranger tech specialist Nina Dobson is determined to uncover the truth about her identity and her birth mother’s unsolved murder when she suddenly comes under gunfire. The danger intensifies as she discovers her uncle dead, forcing her to flee. Desperate for assistance, she reaches out to Texas Ranger Jackson Woodlow. With threats emerging from every direction, Jackson instantly assumes the role of protector.
Hunting an Arsonist (Colorado K-9 Unit Book 6)
By Jessica R. Patch (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: August 25, 2026
A K-9 team in the crosshairs—and in pursuit of the truth. Forensic mechanic Helena Rutherford is investigating a serial arsonist targeting young women when her own house is set ablaze, trapping her inside. Officer Trevor Slate and his K-9 partner, Lark, arrive just in time to save her from the flames. But the discovery of her missing best friend’s bones among the ashes upends everything, drawing them into a puzzling cold case. With a dangerous killer on their tail, Helena and Trevor must unravel the mysteries of both cases…before she becomes the next victim.
Vanished in Montana (Big Sky Deputies Book 1)
By Jenna Night (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: August 25, 2026
Reopening a cold casecould awaken a dormant killer. While delving into a mother-and-daughter disappearance, true crime podcaster Julia Crane receives an ominous threat at knifepoint: Stop the investigation or else. Narrowly rescued by Deputy Max Lone, Julia is more determined than ever to solve the ten-year-old cold case, now with the military veteran by her side. But as the new partners track down clues, the relentless attacks by unknown assailants go from dangerous to life-threatening. With dwindling hope that the missing victims are alive, can Julia and Max uncover the truth…before they become the next ones silenced?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage.
Searching for the Stolen Son (Thunder Ridge Justice)
By Connie Queen (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: August 25, 2026
Tracking a kidnappermakes this K-9 and his handler a target. While training her search-and-rescue puppy, Emma Cantrell stumbles upon an infant alone in the woods—only to be attacked while attempting to rescue the baby. Emma and her K-9 companion race after the fleeing assailant, crossing paths with rancher Gunner Jacobs, who is desperately searching for his missing son. Despite a complicated past, Emma and Gunner are forced to join forces to save his little boy. As relentless gunmen close in, Emma and Gunner find themselves in a perilous race against time.
Safehouse Under Siege (Lone Star Defenders Book 5)
By Virginia Vaughan (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: August 25, 2026
Deep in the heart of Texas,he’s her only chance for survival. US Marshal Wyatt Briggs will risk his life for his job—but when Emily Matthews’s WITSEC identity is compromised, keeping her safe becomes personal. Once engaged to Wyatt’s deceased brother, Emily is like family, yet now she means even more. Both find themselves targets on a drug kingpin’s revenge list, forced to flee from one compromised safe house to another. With a mole lurking in the Marshals Service, Wyatt and Emily must risk everything to protect each other.
Taken Without a Trace
By Welborn, Hope (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: August 25, 2026
A missing person case…or a deadly cover-up? Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage.
September 2026
Amish Country Witness (Plain Secrets Book 2)
By Meghan Carver (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: September 29, 2026
A woman on the run…An enemy on her trail. Halie Mae Hochstetler’s quiet life in witness protection falls apart when she witnesses her uncle’s murder by the mafia. Now she’s a loose end that the mob is determined to tie up. Forced to run, she puts her life in the hands of Amish widower Daniel Beiler. As Halie Mae unravels buried family secrets, Daniel helps her piece together a daring plan for justice in their fight to survive.
Defending the Innocent Target (Canine Defense Book 5)
By Carol J. Post (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: September 29, 2026
Danger in the shadows. A K-9 keeping guard. When Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner investigate suspicious activity at the house next door, they discover Brandi Feldman, the frightened new owner who has been attacked. The home she inherited hides dark secrets, and there are traps around every corner. As threats against her escalate, it’s clear someone wants her gone—at any cost.
Uncovering Explosive Secrets (Colorado K-9 Unit Book 7)
By Maggie K. Black (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: September 29, 2026
A killer wants revenge. A K-9 team stands in his way. FBI Agent Austin Drake is ambushed at a fall fair moments before a bomb detonates. For Austin, this is no random act—it’s a personal message, especially since the attacks mirror the work of a criminal he put away years ago. Detective Melody Rust and her K-9 partner are on the scene to help, but it quickly becomes clear this is just the beginning of a targeted assault.
Forced to Run
By Mallory King (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: September 29, 2026
Proving her innocence may cost her her life… On her wedding day, Ellie Carter witnesses her fiancé commit murder—and is framed for the crime herself. Fleeing into the Texas wilderness, she turns to the one man who can protect her and help clear her name: her ex, Detective Luke Marshall. With armed gunmen chasing her and no one to trust, Ellie and Luke must track down evidence to take down the ruthless criminals. But her fiancé’s powerful allies are everywhere, and time is running out. Can they survive long enough to expose the truth, or will the killer make them disappear for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage.

