Publishers are set to release several highly anticipated books this May, including new titles from Carley Fortune, Freida McFadden and Matt Haig. These novels span romance, thriller and magical realism genres. Readers can expect 'Our Perfect Storm' on May 5, with 'The Divorce' and 'The Midnight Train' arriving on May 26.
Carley Fortune's 'Our Perfect Storm' launches the month's reading season on May 5. The story centers on best friends Frankie and George, whose relationship deepens after Frankie's fiancé dumps her on their wedding eve. George joins her on what was meant to be a honeymoon trip, unearthing long-buried feelings amid the getaway's twists and turns. Fortune delivers this beach read to kick off outdoor reading as spring blooms fully into May 2026. Freida McFadden's 'The Divorce' follows on May 26 as her latest thriller. Naomi faces devastation when her husband evicts her and deploys lawyers to claim everything in their split. Refusing defeat, she fixates on his new girlfriend, unearthing buried secrets in her quest for retribution. McFadden, known as a modern mystery queen, crafts another addictive page-turner. Matt Haig's 'The Midnight Train' also arrives May 26, building on his fantasy hit 'The Midnight Library'. This magical realism tale explores revisiting the past via a mystical locomotive. Protagonist Wilbur seeks bliss with lost love Maggie, but the journey forces a raw confrontation with history's harsh truths. These releases cater to thriller fans, romance lovers and those pondering life's what-ifs, rounding out TAG24's most anticipated May lineup.