February 2026 Queer Releases

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🌈 What's COMING OUT (pun intended) this February? Which books are you excited for? Which books are you adding to your TBR? Any other queer releases you know of?

We do our best to screen books for AI usage and do not include books with covers that are made by generative AI, audiobooks narrated by generative AI or books written by generative AI. If there was a mistake, please let us know.

Note: Some dates may have changed. We haven’t read all of these books, so please check reviews for more details on queer identities represented and The StoryGraph for content warnings!

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Abducted by the Femboy (My Mobster Book 3) by Jessica Jackman

She-Wolf: A Sapphic Beowulf Retelling by E K O'Connor

Singing Under Snow by Anne Haven McDonnell


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Devil's Mate (Lovers of the Damned Book 4) by Colette Rivera

Puck Hard (Dirty Puck Series Book 4) by Brooklyn Cate

On the Button (Love on the Podium) by Jaime Samms

Open by D M Pickersgill

Kind by Hannah Leigh


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Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers

Chicken Heart by Morgan Boecher

The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde by Rima Vesely-Flad

According to Plan by Christen Randall

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He's the Devil by Tobi Coventry

Scars Vol. 3 by Brandon Arias

Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow

Night Terminus by Ellis Scott

AIDS in Soviet Russia by Rustam Alexander

Belonging to the Air by Avery Irons

The Ghosts Behind the Door by Jen Wilde

The Darkness Greeted Her by Christina Ferko

All the Violet Tiaras: Queering the Greek Myths (Inklings) by Jean Menzies

The Way Love Goes: A Guide to Building a “Beaurtiful” and Everlasting Relationship by Da Brat and Judy

Get Over It, April Evans (Clover Lake Book 2) by Ashley Herring Blake

The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram by Ethelene Whitmire

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Sibylline by Melissa De La Cruz

Every Exit Brings You Home by Naeem Murr

I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 3 by Umi Takase

Transgender History, Third Edition: A Resource for Today's Struggle―and Tomorrow's by Susan Stryker

Nightshade & Oak by Molly O'Neill

In the Middle of a Better World by Grant Chemidlin

Choir Grrrl by Ashley Granillo

Margin of Error by Rachel Lacey

Gay Print Culture by Juan Carlos Mezo González

Sex Isn't Real: The Invention of an Incoherent Binary by Beans Velocci

My Father, the Messiah by Gil Z. Hochberg

Hate Me, but Let Me Stay Vol. 6 by Hijiki

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Run Wild Sa Ye Vol. 4 by Wu Zhe

The Feisty Omega and His Twin Mates Vol. 3 by Ryo Ayamine

Three Hundred Years of Longing Vol. 2 by Mu Su Li

Heap Earth Upon It by Chloe Michelle Howarth

Dear Benjamin Manwha Vol. 2 by Id, Chaewon Kang (Translator)

Rough Cut (Shadows of Chicago Mystery Book 3) by Wendy Church

The Hollow Dark (The Anchored Duology Book 1) by Toni Duarte

Peaches & Pucks by M.A. Wardell

Perfect Addiction Vol. 1 by Kaoruko Miyama

Queen of Faces (Queen of Faces Book 1) by Petra Lord

Ink Caps (Alchemy Ink) by Katherine McIntyre

Regrettable Regards: A Valetine's Anthology by J.S. Jasper

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Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino

The Tenth Muse: Rebellion edited by Sarah Mesh


4

The Cost of Vices by Kestrel Martin

Quiet Gods (Scales of Ruin Book 1) by Fiadh Melina


5

Frayed Threads (Crimson Bonds Book 8) by Abrianna Denae & Leigh Kenzie

Rhetorics of Fairness and the Politics of Trans Exclusion by Dakota Park-Ozee & Jason Jordan

Dismantling Racism in the United States: Rooted in Slavery and the Fabric of American Society by Shawn Blue

Doppelbänger by W.H. Lockwood

African Queer and Trans Narratives in Digital Landscapes by Princess Sibanda


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Nightlife by Nicholas Michael Matiz

Breadwinner (Soulmate Book 2) by Cass Morgan

Not Your Enemy by Madison Mars

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The Boy from Elsewhere (The Reality Quake Saga Book 1) by Kestral Gaian

Romancing the Butch (Going to the Chapel Book 3) by Elizabeth Andre


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Stars Align (First Contact Book 2) by KC De La Rosa


9

Place Envy by Michael Lowenthal

A Gold Medal in Love (Love on the Podium) by Alex La Bruyère

Lost Traditions (The Chronicles of Nerezia Book 7) by Claudie Arseneault

Half Court Shot by Kimani Mae

New Pack Code (Plumas Universe) by Emily Alter


10

Love Story by Afsana Mousavi

When Longing Becomes Your Lover: Breaking from Infatuation, Rejection, and Perfectionism to Find Authentic Love by Amanda McCracken

Of Beasts by M. Jane Worma

Hurricane Season Hustle by Greg Herren

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She is Here by Nicola Griffith

Promise Me (Sinful Manor Book 2) by Sara Cate

Motor City Love Song by Lisa Peers

The Bronze Arms: Poems by Richie Hofmann

To the Death by Andrea Tang

Out of the Loop by Katie Siegel

It’s All in Your Head by Sabina Nordqvist

Still Into You by Erin Connor

Rainbows After Storms Vol. 8 by Luka Kobachi

A Slow and Secret Poison by Carmella Lowkis

A Man Who Defies the World of BL Vol. 3 by Konkici

Not So Shoujo Love Story Vol. 3 by Curryuku

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The Soulmate Strategy by Corey Seemiller

Silent Reading Vol. 2 by Priest

I Can't Stand Being Your Childhood Friend Vol. 2 by An Momose

Ripples in the River Vol. 2 by Zeniko Sumiya

No God in Eden Vol. 3 by Yuma Ichinose

Natsume Wants to Blossom (Natsume Wants Book 2) by Mamita

Thrice Married to a Salted Fish Vol. 2 by Bi Ka Bi

Gushing Over Magical Girls Vol. 8 by Akihiro Ononaka

Unlimited Combat Dolls by Kay F. Atkinson

Royal Rush: 75 Days to Fall in Love by Lissandra Rowe

PAH! (Deaf Hearts Book 3) by Cora Rose & E.M. Lindsey

Dawn of the Raven (Tuatha Dé Danann Chronicles Book 1) by T. L. Tyner

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Tea Tale (Tales of Trelvania Book 2) by Kristina W. Kelly

First Shift (Breakaway Plays Book One) by Lisa Linden

To Love Violets for Their Thorns by Rachel Sullivan

Golden Boy by M.E. Samm

The Moon to Me by Ana Hartnett

Virtually Perfect by Melissa Sky

Scattering His Virgin Bloom: Love Frenzy Vol. 1 by Aya Sakyo

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Vol. 7 by Nachi Aono

Runaway Prince by Morgan Dante

The Regressor King by AJ Sherwood


12

Accidentally Living with the Captain (Chicago Awakenings Book 3) by Lexi Amber

I Will Always Love You (Maybe) (Meet Cute in Minnesota Book 3) by Dana Hawkins

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In the Cold Light of Code by Dahlia Amy

Dysthanasia (Hounding Prey Book 3) by Free Mints

Sunrises and New Beginnings by M.J. Sivilo


14

She Came for the Pack by Darva Green

Edelweiss by Lloyd Hall

Knotty in Vegas (A Very Knotty Valentine) by Elizabeth Dunlap

Knotty Nights (A Very Knotty Valentine) by Lily X

Her Knotty Beta (A Very Knotty Valentine) by Sullyn Shaw

Knot My Valentine (A Very Knotty Valentine) by Rae D. Magdon

Ever After Vol. 1 by RJ Scott

Ever After Vol. 2 by RJ Scott


15

The Count of Amaranth Moor Vol. 3 (Memoirs of a Modern Vampire Book 3) by Faun V. Hartley

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As Old As Thyme by Alix Nicoud

Renanscence of the Forsaken by Elijah Her


16

Anchor Heart by Eline Evans

Cross-Country Love (Love on the Podium) by Erin McLellan


17

Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself by David Archuleta

Secrets of Dorley Hall (The Sisters of Dorley Book 2) by Alyson Greaves

This Wretched Beauty (Remixed Classics Book 10) by Elle Grenier

A Vow Made Twice (The Barden Series) by Emma Denny

Perfect Buddy Vol. 5 by Lash (Story), daki (Art)

Together by the Sea (Soifs Cycle Book 10) by Marie-Claire Blais, Katia Grubisic (Translator)

The Obake Code (Hammajang Luck Universe Book 2) by Makana Yamamoto

Postscript by Cory McCarthy

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Gods Beneath the Ice (Blood & Souls Duology Book 2) by Alexandra Kennington

Checked Out by Tony Correia

The Frozen Curse (Ice Apprentices Book 2) by Jacob North

So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder

Lean Cat, Savage Cat by Lauren J. Joseph

Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon by Marc Francis

Murderous Lewellyn's Candlelit Dinner Vol. 4 by Sumnagi (Original Author), 0L (Adapter), MUK_BU (Artist), Micah Kim (Translator), Dietrich Premier (Letterer)

Swallow the Shadows (A Sloane West Mystery Book 3) by C. Jean Downer

Behind the Veil by Catherine Maiorisi

This Means War by Benna Bos

Thorn Kiss (Whynot Book 2) by Clio Evans

The Beast (Wicked Villains Book 4) by Katee Robert

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Semantic Error Vol. 5 by Angy, and J. Soori

The Fortune of Fractured Fate (Fate of Elodia) by Amber D. Lewis

The Chamos Project by Alexis Ames

Hibana by Asumiko Nakamura

Ayaka Is in Love with Hiroko! Vol. 1 by Sal Jiang

Two for Boarding (Minor Penalties Book 2) by S.B. Barnes


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Writing Queer History by Matt Cook

Nourishing Desire: A Guide to Sexual Recovery and Discovery for People with Eating Disorders by Jessica Singh

The Faithful Dark by Cate Baumer

Australian Queer Screens: Diversity and Social Change in Film and TV by Rob Cover, Whitney Monaghan, Stuart Richards, Scott McKinnon, Tinonee Pym

Dreaming of Hel (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency Book 13) by Laura Greenwood

Sunderroot (Threads of the World Tree Book 1) by Christina Juhlin

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Finding My Way to (You) in This MMO World Vol. 1 by Chiwako Fujiwara, Melissa Chiam (Translator), Enaga Shima (Illustrator)

Hallowed Be Thy Name by Brooke Winters

The Saint's Bloodeater (Dante's Ascension Book 4) by V.C. Willis

Under Control by Thais Mora


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Half Moonshine, A Full Eclipse (The Willow's Saga Book 2) by Esther Valors

Faultless (Less Than Perfect Book 2) by Marie Socray

And Then He Pressed Play (And Then He Pressed Play Book 1) by Robert J. Halliwell


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Happy Crappy Life Vol. 5 by Harada

Tripping Over You Vol. 2 by Suzana Harcum & Owena White

Daughter of the Cursed Kingdom (Witch Hall Duology Book 2) by Jasmine Skye

Yes, No, or Maybe? Vol. 3 by Michi Ichiho, Yukimura (Illustrator)

The Iron Garden Sutra (The Cosmic Wheel Book 1) by A. D. Sui

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Just Between Us by Adeline Kon

The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan

Love a Comeback (TV Detectives Book 2) by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare

In Her Spotlight (Out in Hollywood Book 4) by Amy Spalding

Love in Ruins by Auriane Desombre

Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Within These County Lines by Brian Zepka

Worth Burning by Mickie Kennedy

The Quicksand Theatre Company (Eidonlonia Universe Book 3) by Molly Ringle

The Gods Must Burn by T.R. Moore

Small Favors: The Definitive Girly Porno Collection by Colleen Coover

How to Resist your Billionaire Ex by Jenny Lane

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Mistakenly Saving the Villain Vol. 2 by Feng Yu Nie

How Do I Turn My Best Friend into My Girlfriend? Vol. 5 by Syu Yasaka

My Girlfriend's Not Here Today Vol. 6 by Kiyoko Iwami

Soulmate As a Verb by Kelsey L. Smoot

Trans Pleasure: On Gender Liberation and Sexual Freedom by Brandon Andrew Robinson

Wait, I Love You Vol. 1 by Omayu

Cupid Is Struck by Lightning Vol. 2 by Minta Suzumaru

Pretty Like the Wildflowers (Forget Me Not Ranch Duet Book 1) by Daisy Wren

A Body Made Home: They Black Trans Love by Kai Marshall Green

Meltdown (Ricochet Ridge Book 1) by Jillian D. Wray

Only the Small Bones (Slow Burns & Tragic Beginnings Book 1) by C.P. Harris

These Lies Between Us by Ashish Rastogi

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Swaltswept by Katalina Watt

Fool's Gold (Mis-Shapes Book 2) by Fearne Hill

Afterglow by Lily Easton

Making Time by Taylor E. Weston


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So I Married Two Aliens (Mail-Order Alien Grooms Book 2) by Lyonne Riley

Finest Kind of Fate (Siren's Point Book 1) by JJ Mulder


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Where the Desert Glows (The Road to Us Collection Book 5) by M. Anderson

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We post an open call for new releases around the 20th of the month preceding on Instagram, Twitter/X, Blue Sky and Threads. Authors can add their books to these posts or our linked new release form to be included in future new release lists. Alternatively, you can email andy@rainbowcratebookbox.com with the title/series name, author, book cover, cover artist/designer and a link to more information/purchase options (Goodreads/Author website/Itch.io). Books must have be outlined, written and edited without the use of gen AI; must have a cover made by a human artist or designer and must have a human narrator if an audiobook exists.

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Slide 18 features a similar set up but with 7 books displayed. Row 1 has four book covers. Row 2 has three book covers and 1 pale red rectangle. Row 3 has four pale red rectangles. The column on the left that has the release date in white over a red rectangle. End ID.

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