New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 24

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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ADRIK’S DESIRE (MITRAN WARLORD PROTECTORS BOOK TWO) by Ella Blake

Lise – When I’m assigned to report on the alien bride program, I’m thrilled to get a break from the crowded city. No noisy apartment building. No synthesized food. But Mitra is nothing like I thought it would be. It’s beautiful, yes, but it’s also a rugged land on the border of enemy territory. It all changes when the warlord rescues me from being trampled by a ugris. Adrik is big and gruff and everything I never wanted in a man, but he’s all I can think about. Adrik – Only one of the females from Earth interests me and it’s the one who isn’t here to find a mate. While the lovely journalist is busy writing and taking pictures, our enemies to the north are consolidating their forces along the border I defend. When the females at our Thrail fall ill and our communications are cut off, I need Lise’s technology and wits to win a battle that could devastate the Thrail. But I need Lise in other ways, and I am determined to show her that she belongs with me.     AmazonKU

THE MONSTER’S MATE (THE MATCH PROGRAM BOOK EIGHT) by Rena Marks

I’m not qualified to enter the Match Program, where I would be mated with an alien. But my best friend—well, my only friend—left for their planet Pimeon and chose to stay. Chose to have the tentacled leader’s babies. When she comes back to Earth to visit, I meet her brother-in-law, Skiden, and he’s amazing. Funny and charming, and an wonderful secret lover. Suddenly, I want to go too. But I can’t enter the Match, because doing so unveils my name. My address. My… everything. What happens if I don’t get picked immediately? I’m found.     AmazonKU

SEIZING THE FIRE by Eileen Troemel

Seizing the Fire is a compilation of two short stories – Heart of Fire and Gateway to the Heart (published in Portal to the Other Side) and an addition of new scenes. This is a scifi / fantasy romance adventure. When deep space explorer, Gerilynn, crash lands on a snow planet she finds herself face to face with a new species. Things are not all they seem, and Gerilynn finds herself in the middle of a political nightmare. Now she must navigate a minefield of danger, betrayal and traditions that are not her own. After bonding with three telepathic dragon shifters, Geri and her mates face an imminent threat to M’le, the sovereign. T’ko, V’la and R’le protect them while forces work to destroy the very core of their society. With everything at risk, will they find a solution in time or have to flee to save their lives?    Amazon

GROUND ZERO: ORIGINS: IRON RENEGADES MC by Nikki Landis

The city has fallen. Where will you run? Part 1 – The Fourth of July is one hell of a spectacular celebration and just so happens to be ground zero when a group of friends is suddenly confronted with over 400,000 flesh-eating and newly turned zombies right in the heart of downtown Columbus, OH. Red, White, and Boom will never be the same. Part 2 – 
The Fourth of July brought terror and carnage, but it’s the long, uncertain days afterward that are truly frightening. Columbus, Ohio, is overrun after Red, White, and Boom becomes a feast for the undead. Natalie, Ty, and Zeke must figure out how to survive…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE ALIEN I FELL IN LOVE WITH ON WALPURGIS NIGHT (ALLIANCE HOLIDAY BOOK FIVE) by Alma Nilsson

MY SHIP WAS DESTROYED – Walking toward the nearest town, I see bonfires and hear humans singing. I wonder momentarily if I’ve time traveled into the past. Thankfully my hood covers my face, which is the tell-tale sign I’m not human. But I’ll have to find someone to help me to contact the Alliance Force. They don’t even know I’m on Earth. My mission was so secret that no one but the Empress knew. I look around at the human faces. Who is the most trustworthy and open-minded among these humans? Then I see her illuminated by a light above her. The goddesses are guiding me to whom I must trust, and it doesn’t hurt that she’s an adorable human. I make my way through the crowd straight toward her. BUT ADORABLE LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING. WILL SHE HELP ME OR BETRAY ME?     AmazonKU

FLIGHT OF THE SCARAB (ELEMENTAL WEB TALES BOOK SEVEN) by Anne Renwick

A clockwork scarab. A fairy ring. A chance to reignite the past. When Julia Marston stumbles upon her estranged husband’s lifeless body in a cemetery at dawn, she trips and falls into a fairy ring of softly glowing mushrooms. In the eerie silence, a glinting clockwork scarab takes flight. Has her husband’s dark past as an antiquities smuggler finally caught up to him? Will it shatter her present? Enter Graham Leyton, a man on a mission to retrieve stolen technology. Equally shocked at her husband’s death, he can’t help but ponder the possibility of a second chance with the woman he never stopped loving. But the crime scene presents a grim revelation. A once mutual friend, now consumed by his obsession with Julia, has reprogrammed the clockwork creature for a sinister purpose: murder. As the race to capture the clockwork scarab unfolds, the past and present collide in a whirlwind of deceit and longing, hurtling toward a confrontation that will define their future.

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DEFILED BY THE DESTROYER (THE KNOTTIVERSE: ALPHAS OF THE WATERWORLD OOK FOUR) by V T Bonds

“C’mon, tiny scorpion. Call for daddy. Beg him to save you.” -Fore – Living under the fighting pits isn’t safe, but it’s the only place to hide from the alpha my parents betrayed before I even existed. For two decades we’ve avoided him, but with my mother miraculously pregnant again and my father missing, our luck runs out. The Destroyer finds us, and he’s just as angry as the day my father scarred his face and left him for dead. With his grey eyes trained on me, I know I’m doomed. He doesn’t want to kill my parents. He wants to use me as his revenge. He wants to claim me. Hurt me.  Defile me. Light on plot, heavy on spice, dive into this ‘quick read’ dark dystopian human omegaverse romance knowing you’ll find triggering content, including a possessive alpha, a reluctant omega, and a delicious battle of wills that ends in Happily Ever After.

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RAVAGED BY THE ALIEN PRINCE (ROGUE WARRIORS OF LORR BOOK FOUR) by Celia Kyle and Anne Hale

Zyair Lorrz thought he was just a spare royal on the planet Lorr. That all changes when the priceless Desolation Stone artifact is stolen and he’s tasked with getting it back. The primary suspect is a beautiful human named Layla, and Zyair’s attraction to her could jeopardize the investigation. But for Layla, who’s been wrongly accused, their explosive chemistry might be the key to clearing her name. Things get more complicated when Layla realizes she doesn’t want them to part ways after the case is closed. And her pregnancy with twins doubles the drama. Now Zyair and Layla must stop the real thieves. Joining forces, they go on a mission to recover the stone, clear Layla’s name, save Lorr, and finally give into their off-the-charts passion.

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SMALL ACTS OF INTERGALACTIC REBELLION: AN SFR NOVELLA (BIRCH HEARTS) by Elva Birch

A love that breaks all the rules – Junior Technician Tanadara knows she isn’t supposed to feed destructive pest animals and tame them to obey her whispered commands. She also isn’t supposed to have a crush on her gorgeous alien supervisor, Samath…and he’s not supposed to be telepathic. What starts as a tentative truce soon blooms into something deeper and more dangerous. When her furry friends are scheduled for extermination, does Tanadara have any chance of saving them…or protecting her own heart? Small Acts of Intergalactic Rebellion is a sizzling short novel, funny and full of feeling, with interspecies love and adorable pets.

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OCEAN’S GODORI: A NOVEL by Elaine U Cho

VS Note: A scifi release of note with romantic elements. Reviews are a bit mixed and mention an “sbrupt” ending, maybe a cliffhanger? Listed in LGBTQ SciFi.

Ocean Yoon has never felt very Korean, even if she is descended from a long line of haenyeo, Jeju Island’s beloved female divers. She doesn’t like soju, constantly misses cultural references, and despite her love of the game, people still say that she doesn’t play Hwatu like a Korean. Ocean’s also persona non grata at the Alliance, Korea’s solar system–dominating space agency, since a mission went awry and she earned a reputation for being a little too quick with her gun. When her best friend, Teo, second son of the Anand Tech empire, is framed for murdering his family, Ocean and her misfit crewmates are pushed to the forefront of a high-stakes ideological conflict. But dodging bullets and winning space chases may be the easiest part of what comes next. A thrilling adventure across the solar that delivers hyperkinetic action sequences and irresistible will-they-won’t-they romance alongside its nuanced exploration of colonialism and capitalism, Ocean’s Godori ultimately asks: What do we owe our past? How do we navigate our present while honoring the complicated facets of our identity? What can our future hold?     Amazon     AB

THE ESCAPE (ALIEN BRIDE RACE BOOK ONE) by Sybur Phyre

Cylene – All I have to do is avoid being captured to win a million dollars. The challenge? Escape the hands of every alien warrior that gets dropped in the valley. They’ll have plenty of other women to snatch up. Easy peasy. I’ve always been fast, athletic, but broke, and treated like I’m a source of free labor by my family. Well, my half-brother’s family. A million dollars could get me off of Earth and help me start my own business in the one thing I’m really good at—teaching women alien self-defense, like how to use their extra arms, tentacles, and horns to our advantage. The women I’m stranded with on the alien planet outnumber the alien warriors, princes, and dignitaries by one. Only one of us can be free. Some of the women aren’t interested in the money, just a rich and powerful alien husband. I had to escape my family just to make it here. I know I’ve got a good chance at the prize money. Vitus – I’ve finally let my best friend coerce me into signing up for the race. I tell myself I’m not stuck doing what my father pressured me to until his untimely death last year. Guilt made me finally commit. If I’m unhappy with my selection, there’s a loophole to get me out of the commitment. If we want to trade brides with another male, we can simply negotiate at the Mingle Celebration. After taking control of my father’s army, I no longer tolerate being told what to do. But when we land on the planet and I see a brunette climb the cliffs and disappear on the other side, something primal in me switches on. She is strong and would bear me strong warriors. It is honorable for Nytherans to continue their lineage with many offspring, but only with a capable mate. I just have to catch her first.     AmazonKU

RESCUED BY THE ALIEN ASSASSIN by Robin O’Connor

Lexi – My boss sucks, and when I uncover his embezzling, I know I’m in serious danger. Then Rurick shows up, sexy, with shimmering golden skin and elf-like ears. He takes out my boss like it’s nothing, and then he invites me on a wild ride. Do I trust the assassin with my life? When mobsters put a hit out on me to silence me for what I know. I have no choice. And when passion explodes between us during all the actual explosions, can I trust him with my heart? Rurick – A job is a job, even if mine takes me to the underbelly of every world I visit. I like the action, the adventure. But this job takes me to the opportunity of a lifetime: my fated mate. When a mobster pays me to go after her, I know this job is anything but a job. I need to take her from her home and hide her on my ship. Once there, I will never let her go. She’s mine, mine to keep, and mine to protect.     AmazonKU

BRED BY THE ALIEN PRINCE: MM ALIEN SCIFI ROMANCE by Morrigan Black

Caspian – So there I was, just a regular guy trying to sneak onto a spaceship headed for a new alien colony, when BAM! My life took one hell of a turn. Next thing I know, I’m getting all cozy with this tall, blond, and brutally handsome alien warrior. But hey, when an intergalactic stud like that comes knocking, who am I to say no? But I had no idea what he had in store for me. Lorvian – Royal heir and scion of a mighty race of warriors who have conquered worlds with our mere presence. When I first laid eyes on the alluring human named Caspian, I knew he would be mine to…(more blurn on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

PLUS SIZE PASSION BEYOND THE NEBULA by N R Star

I was sold to be a breeder; it didn’t matter what would happen to me. I had accepted my fate, but he wouldn’t allow me to think that way. My brother sold me off to these aliens, to be nothing more than to carry children if I survive. I hated it but there was nothing that I could do about it. But when I saw him, it’s like everything fell into place. Krylox, a scary alien warrior who immediately claimed me as his, but he did nothing to hurt me. He took me into his home and vowed to protect me. He wouldn’t do anything against my will. The other aliens didn’t take too kindly to this, and they ended up hurting him. He didn’t care though, he just wanted to keep me safe. But in the end, he’s going to have to make a decision that could very well change everything.     AmazonKU

ZOD by Jennifer Julie Miller

ZoD – Failing my people is not an option and I’ll do whatever is needed to make sure that doesn’t happen, that is until she runs into my arms. Now the universe be damned because I will sacrifice them all to keep her safe. My very soul reaches for her, but no matter how hard I fight to get to her. My Amouri is just out of reach. Will she ever come to terms with the things that have been forced upon her? Will she finally see the male that is standing right in front of her? Or will my fears push her away? Tessa – I closed my eyes in one world only to open them in another. Terrified and disoriented, I flee, only to find myself trapped in an enormous embrace of the universe’s largest arms. Now I am in a world I don’t understand, surrounded by others who are leery of their master’s new pet. He says all the right words, but am I brave enough to let go of the past and trust what he says is true? Can I turn my back on all that I knew just because I am here now? Or will the creatures hunting them all take my choices away?     AmazonKU

SHIFTING SANDS: A POST APOCALYPTIC DYSTOPIAN NOVEL (DESERT SHADOWS SAGA BOOK THREE) by Melanie Bokstad Horev

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

As the relentless storm ravages the desert lands of Aridex, Nour and her remaining people seek refuge deep within Mount Everglace. Battling starvation, cold, and despair, Nour undertakes a journey to the Glass Home of the Others to ensure their survival. There, she finds the place empty and desolate, or at least to the eye…Meanwhile, Derry struggles to unlock his power, strange visions from the past haunt Gerda, and relationships strain under the weight of starvation, including Nour’s bond with Yegie. Can Nour trust her companions and the New Council? What led the once-respected scientist Saiko to madness? As the storm intensifies, time dwindles, and Nour’s decisions hold the key to the fate of all.     AmazonKU

VS: Just a reminder of my recently released book!

STAR  CRUISE DREAM DANCER by Veronica Scott

Micki Allwell is a Comettes dancer aboard the luxurious interstellar cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. She’s offered the opportunity to take part in a celebrity dance contest to be held on the ship but her partner is a billionaire without dance experience or much interest in the contest, which his powerful family has pressured him to enter for their own reasons. Josh Benfield has a galaxy of business deals going on every hour of the day, all over the Sectors. He has no time for dancing but his professional partner is an intriguing woman who insists he take the competition seriously. He knows she has secrets and he’s intrigued. The intimacy of partnering in dance sparks a romance between the two of them but how long can it last? Will seven weeks of competition in close quarters aboard the ship be enough to make Micki and Josh permanent partners? Or will the stark differences in their lives and pasts lead to heartbreak? And who is going to take home the trophy? This 54K word novel is the latest in the Star Cruise series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet?

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ARCHANGEL’S LINEAGE (A GUILD HUNTER NOVEL BOOK 16) by Nalini Singh

Raphael and Elena are experiencing their first ever year of true peace. No war. No horrors of archangelic power. No nightmares given flesh. Until…the earth beneath the Refuge begins to tremble, endangering not only angelkind’s precious and fragile young, but the very place that has held their most innocent safe for eons. Amid the chaos, Elena’s father suffers a violent heart attack that threatens to extinguish their last chance to heal the bonds between them and make sense of the ruins of their agonizing shared history. Even as Elena battles grief, Raphael is torn from her side by the sudden disappearance of an archangel. But worse yet is to come. An Ancestor, an angel unlike any other, stirs from his Sleep to warn the Cadre of a darkness so terrible that it causes empires to fall and civilizations to vanish. This time, even the Cadre itself may not be able to stop a ticking clock that is counting down at frightening speed.

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EARTH’S SECRET (EARTH’S MAGIC BOOK FIVE) by Eve Langlais

This Cryptid Authority agent—and witch—is tired of being assigned useless partners. I prefer to work alone, but my new boss says I have to play nice with Special Agent Koda Whiteclaw. I’m ready to hate the guy, only it turns out he’s not that bad—and he’s super cute to boot. Our task is to locate a mysterious arsonist causing trouble. What I didn’t expect was that during the course of our investigation I’d uncover secrets about my own past. Now if only someone would stop trying to kill me before I get to the truth. It’s going to take every ounce of skill and magic I have, along with the support of my new partner—at work and in bed—to solve the mystery. Here’s to hoping I live long enough to enjoy a magical thing called love.

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OF CLAWS AND CHAOS by M Sinclair

Overcome by the exhaustion of her monotonous day-to-day life, all Evera wants is one fun night out. A chance to escape a rigorous work schedule that drains her of all semblance of happiness. When a mysterious portal consumes the air before her and an enigmatic, intense man pulls her through, she wonders if her wish is being granted. As she’s swept into a foreign, magical land she doesn’t recognize, Evera finds herself separated from the man who pulled her there—a man who not only knew her name, but seemingly everything about her. Completely alone, Evera treks through a mountainous landscape to reach the Kingdom of Nightfall. With each step, she encounters its foreboding and mysterious qualities, making it clear that she’s not on Earth anymore. Arriving in Nightfall brings more questions than answers, though, as she discovers that not only does she have royal blood, but there’s a primal magic running through her veins that allows her the ability to shift into a wolf. What startles Evera the most to learn is that she had a life in this world before—with the very man who stole her through the portal: Axel, the King of Nightfall. Memories begin to resurface, and she quickly recalls that Axel had been the only person she trusted—the only one standing between her and the darkness of her parents’ rule. But has time changed the man who once swore to protect her? A war is waged between two kingdoms upon news of her return, and Evera is the prize. A single question wreaks havoc in Evera’s heart: Does she want to belong to anyone at the end of this?     AmazonKU

WOLF CHOSEN (KEEPERS OF EXCALIBUR BOOK TWO) by Tamar Sloan

Elara thought the truth would do what it’s supposed to—set her free. Yet knowing what she is and why spins her world into even greater turmoil.
She discovers echoes of a bloodline entwined with mythical tales, the true power of the enemy, and her pivotal role in the prophecy destined to save everyone she cares about. Except everything that feels right is supposed to be wrong, including the undeniable pull to Kade. Amidst the shadows of secrets, hidden enemies and unlikely allies, their love is more forbidden than ever. With each day, a supernatural war draws closer. But Elara can’t do it on her own. Who is the love fated to be by her side?     AmazonKU

CONJURING CHAOS (SANCTUARY BOOK TWO) by Ann Gimpel

If this were a normal nightmare, I’d wake up, dust myself off, and forge a path. Nightmare, yes. Normal, not so much. After the world imploded, none of the usual rules applied. They say finding your roots is freeing. In my case it was like nailing a coffin shut. Everyone has a few rotten relatives. Mine created me to serve their purposes millennia ago. Except nobody bothered to tell me, not until my world shattered. When I rebelled, they labeled me extraneous, so now I’m on the lookout for them along with every other evil thing that’s risen to populate Earth. All the mortals seem to be dead. In theory, those like me, mages, survived, but outside our small group, we haven’t stumbled on any of them beyond a lone skinwalker. Rhys is a bright spot. Who’d have thought I’d find love amidst the ashes of civilization. Sometimes, I want to cling to him and run away, but Earth needs us. And there it is. Along with love, I’m coming into the full extent of my power. The more I push it, the brighter it burns. We tried to alter the cataclysm that ended everything. It didn’t work, but we haven’t given up. Between Rhys and an eldritch griffon tasked with protecting me long before my birth, we’ll tackle my masters. Everything points to them blowing up the world. If we could figure out why, we might turn the tides in our favor.

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BLOOD OF DAWN  (CURSE OF DAWN BOOK TWO) by Richard Amos

Life really is a funny thing. Can someone tell me when to laugh? After finally finding some company and shelter—along with a hot werewolf alpha—in this zombie-filled world, things have taken another dramatic turn. Rug officially yanked from underfoot. Ugh. And what now? How do I carry on with these new revelations? I can’t possibly march toward heartbreak. I can’t let everything I’ve found unravel because of some weird prophecy. There has to be a better way of changing the world. There has to be a better everything. And I’m determined to find it. For the future. For love.    AmazonKU

MIDLIFE HEX (HUNTING AFTER FORTY BOOK 5) by Lia Davis and L A Boruff

Blair and Lily find themselves thrust into a world of supernatural chaos when an unexpected phone call from Pearl shatters the fragile peace they’ve managed to carve out. A cursed object is wreaking havoc within the hunter headquarters. With paranormal disturbances escalating, Blair, Maddox, Lily, and Reed are faced with challenges that threaten not only their relationships but also their very beings as malevolent spirits and possession grip the once-serene (well, sort of serene) hunters. Amidst the chaos, a spooky mystery unfurls, casting a chilling shadow over the hunters’ mission. Secrets buried in the past resurface, and the lines between the living and the dead blur, deepening the enigma that Blair and Lily must unravel. In the midst of all of this, Gil, Meggan, and Lachlan hold down the fort at My Junk, Your Trunk, with the help of the witches, Jade and Amber. Blair is thankful to have friends to help, but can’t help but worry about her shop. It is her main income, after all. Can new love withstand the haunting shadows that lurk in the corners of their lives?     AmazonKU

GEMMA’S FATE: IMMORTAL BREEDERS BOOK ONE by A R Vagnetti

A young journalist finds herself entangled in a spine-chilling supernatural crisis, determined to expose it to the world. However, the sheriff’s alluring touch and seductive language seem intent on diverting her attention. Will he become Gemma’s savior, or will her own government become the catalyst for her ultimate downfall? I’m Gemma Christiana, a determined reporter with an insatiable hunger for that one breakthrough that will launch my career. But fate has twisted my path, leaving me stranded in the eerie confines of Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. Just as my dreams feel hopelessly out of reach, a brutal murder shatters the silence and thrusts the seductive Sheriff Drake Silverton into my world. Caught in the tangled web of a hidden supernatural society, fighting desperately to maintain their secrecy, and a shadowy government agency with a relentless agenda to eliminate women like me, possessing an extraordinary gift, I find myself at the center of a deadly conflict. The unimaginable takes hold when Drake and I are forcefully abducted and dragged into a clandestine facility where merciless experiments await. Can we defy the unyielding odds stacked against us? Will the flames of our passion burn brighter than the forces determined to tear us apart?

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VALKYRIE UNCHAINED by Allyson Lindt

Mia – I thought I was a mundane, boring geek girl, whose father was some sort of mob boss. I knew Dad’s second in command was sexier than any man had the right to be, but that didn’t make him a god. And I assumed my roommate was nothing more than an adorkable man with a gift for languages. Turns out none of that paints the full picture. Which is why I’m hiding from Odin, who wants to use me for my latent fae power, while I’m frantically searching for Caleb—a secret dragon—and doing a horrible job of ignoring how desperately I want my father’s former general. Did I mention Thac actually is a god? The worst part is, if I can’t figure out how all these pieces fit together before Odin enacts his plan, I’ll lose my family, my new friends, the men I’m falling for, and a world I’m only just realizing exists.

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HER PURRFECT FAMILIAR (MATCHMAKING CATS OF THE GODDESSES BOOK 13) by Pepper McGraw

BONDS ETERNAL (FAE HEARTED BOOK FOUR) by Yve Vale

The Elven King and the Unseelie Mage plan to take everything from my mates and me. The futures of both realms are at stake, and it is up to us to stop the destruction. But our mate bonds are damaged. As we face impossible challenges, I don’t know who I can trust, not even my mates.
Caught in the middle of the fray, I will do anything to safeguard the realms and thwart the war. But that also means my mates have to protect me at all costs. Emerging magical powers, a ragtag group of allies, and our desperate hope for a future will have to be enough to thwart the most powerful elves ever known to Fae.     AmazonKU

SECRETS OF THE BEAR’S DEN (SHIFTERS IN HEAT BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden

Human artist Lillian Robinson is a fun-loving spirit who knows what she wants in life and in love. Unfortunately, she hasn’t found it. Most men just don’t measure up. Then Oliver walks into view, and she knows instantly that he’s the one that she wants. He’s strong, sexy and has a smile that makes her melt. The problem is he’s not human. Oliver, the billionaire bear sleuth leader, has life just the way he wants it. He’s no-nonsense and business minded every day, with one exception: the full moon. That’s the one night a month he allows himself to attend a masquerade and let loose. When he sees Lillian, he has to have her. She’s spunky, fun and he can’t wait to get her out of her clothes. Both Lillian and Oliver have intense attraction to one another, but figuring out their relationship will have to wait, because Lillian has an obsessive fan. Before they know it, Lillian in life-threatening danger. Nothing Oliver does can save her except fighting to the death. It’s kill or be killed if he wants to keep his mate.     AmazonKU

DANCE OF DAGGERS: A FAIRYTALE RETELLING OF ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES (GRIMM ACADEMY BOOK 19) by Laura Greenwood

Morgiana knows that her best chance of avoiding the thieves from her prophecy is to study at Grimm Academy. As a scholarship student, Morgiana doesn’t want to do anything to destroy her chances of a better life, and that includes when two of the new students find a mysterious cave on the academy grounds full of enough treasure to make them all unbelievably wealthy. But Morgiana sees it as the danger it is – and that if they take it, they might need to face the thieves who are part of the prophecy that could end her time at the academy, as well as her life. Can she save them all before it’s too late?

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ASSISTANT OF THE GODS (THE APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 12) by Laura Greenwood

Returning home has never felt so good. Ani never thought she’d be so happy to return to the London Temple of Anubis, but with a wedding to plan, her duties as Blessed, and Nik’s Favoured Test on the horizon, it’s safe to say she has her hands as full as ever. Assistant Of The Gods is book 12 in the Apprentice Of Anubis, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and featuring an established couple, a jackal familiar, and the duties of an embalmer.

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THE CAPTAIN AND HIS THIEF (THE PIRATE’S REVENGE BOOK ONE) by Katy Haye

Your enemy’s enemy is your friend…Pirate Hakan’s crew was scattered when they were all sold into slavery a year ago. Now, he’ll do whatever it takes to reunite them. Steal a boat? That’s nothing! Persuade its furious captain to help him? That’s harder – until he discovers Ramorran’s sworn enemy is also the man imprisoning his crew. Never trust a pirate…Ramorran abandoned his family for the man he loved, only to be betrayed. Now, he can’t return home without what his deceitful pirate lover stole. Hakan’s offer to help is tempting – as is the man himself. But Ramorran is determined never to fall for a pirate again. He’ll stick with Hakan until they’ve taken revenge and not a minute longer. They’re stronger together…Vengeance drives them both like an ocean current, but as enemies multiply, friends show their true colours, and secrets threaten to spill like a boat holed in battle, Hakan and Ramorran will need to trust each other to defeat the deadly pirate king. And are they both so focused on past hurts that they’re missing out on something far more precious right in front of them? Contains: a bi pirate who doesn’t know a good thing when he sees it, a gay sailor with secrets who recognises a good thing but doesn’t dare hope for it, inappropriate dice games, and an only-one-hammock situation.      AmazonKU

A VOID DANCE (GODHUNTER SERIES BOOK 38) by Amy Sumida

Things are disappearing in the God Realm. Disappearing and then reappearing in strange places. Someone is playing games with Vervain and her people. A trickster is running wild. But as their game progresses, the tricks start getting more and more dangerous. Who is this god? How are they moving so freely around the God Realm? And what in all the worlds do they want? If the Godhunter wants to stop the trickster, she’ll have to do more than find the answers to those questions. She’ll have to win the game.     AmazonKU     AB

WED TO THE GRENDEL by Cara Wylde

For my birthday, I get the worst gift ever: a bride. My kind lives in the deepest woods of Alia Terra. The humans call us forest giants, but we call ourselves grendels, after our ancestor. We live in small communities, and we’d be happy to have nothing to do with humans, except we need… their females. My brothers are all married, and now it is my turn. I refuse to do it. Human females are tiny, and fragile, and need too much care… I’d rather end up selfish and alone. My brothers say a bride would change me, but I beg to differ. They leave me alone. Until…She comes out of my birthday cake. A gorgeous little thing, with hair like the sun and eyes like the sea, with a body so delicate that I’m afraid to even breathe in her direction. And I know it’s their doing! How did they get my blood to send to the Temple? It doesn’t matter. I have a bigger problem now. What do I do with her?!     AmazonKU

OUT OF PERIL (WESTIN DELTA FORCE BOOK FIVE) by Julie Trettel

I’ve always been one of the good guys. The one whose friends try to set up blind dates for. The guy that no one minds hanging out with their mate. The fun uncle. The godfather. Everyone’s best friend. But I’m also the man who knows how to disappear in the background. I’m fiercely protective. Loyal. And Kind. But I suspect even I have my limits! And she’s going to test that theory every step of the way.     AmazonKU

AKIRA: A MM PARANORMAL ROMANCE by Kota Quinn

Akira is a rare Kitsune Fae who is being hunted for his fur. When he takes refuge at the Black Cat Circus, the last thing he expects to find is a tempting human who makes him feel alive. Akira has always planned on returning to Faerie, but how can he when there is a magical pull telling him that this is his home? For the first time, Akira is experiencing what it feels like to have a family, feel safe, and fall in love. For almost a decade, River has been searching for the fae who took his brother. But now that he knows the truth behind Indy’s disappearance, River is at a loss for what to do next. Eager for a fresh start, River joins the magical circus, despite his skeptical feelings about paranormal creatures. When he helps the charming Kitsune find his place in the circus, River discovers there’s more to Akira than his flirtatious smiles. There’s intense power and passion that River can’t help but be drawn to.Can love be enough to keep two lost souls together, or will each of their pasts pull them apart?     AmazonKU

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MURDER: MYSTERIES OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 21) by Sara Bourgeois

Kinsley’s life is a hot mess after she betrayed her Coven to bring her snarky familiar, Meri, back from the dead. She’s been kicked out as leader, and now she’s just trying to keep her head down and avoid trouble. But when a local farmer is found murdered, Kinsley can’t help but stick her nose in. The Sheriff is baffled, and Kinsley feels there’s more to this mystery than meets the eye. With the help of her sassypants sidekick, Meri, she starts digging deeper and uncovers a tangled web of magic, murder, and mayhem. But the clock is ticking, and Kinsley’s got to solve the case before the killer strikes again. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s got to deal with the fallout from her Coven betrayal and the strange changes happening to her own magic. Can Kinsley catch the killer, mend fences with her Coven, and keep her magic under control? Or will she end up as dead as the farmer in the field?     AmazonKU

OUTCAST OMEGA (DARK HAVEN OMEGAVERSE BOOK THREE) by Jarica James

Dark Haven has fallen… and I’m the only one who can save us all. When I wake up in Helheim I’m alone. My mates are missing, scattered throughout this land I barely know, and the only ones who can help me are the demons that don’t trust me. The gods are angry, the demons are turning the world above to chaos, and I have no other choice but to close the portal and end the madness for good. Except, they don’t realize that I’ll burn both worlds to the ground for my mates if I have to. Of course, life has never been easy and my afterlife is no different. I’m thrust into a war I’m not equipped to handle and survival is my only goal. Will the demons of this land fight by my side. Or will my mates and I fall, broken and forgotten like we’ve always been?     AmazonKU

ZODIAC ACADEMY 9: RESTLESS STARS by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

Orphans. Changelings. Princesses. Queens. We are all and nothing now, our fate weighed on the scales of the stars and counterbalanced by the forces that oppose us. The shadow of the false king spreads as thick as oil across the kingdom we were born to rule, and none remain untouched by its darkness. Our crowns lay within reach if only we can claim them. All souls are at risk now and when the final battle dawns, a new regime will rise. The time for the true reckoning is upon us and we have proven ourselves as savage as our father, as brutal as our mother, and as wild as the Elements which roar through our veins. We can only hope it is enough. When the last sword strikes the final death in this game of fate and fortune, only one side will be victorious. The Starfall Legion charges at first light. And our destiny rides upon our shoulders as we rush into the end. All hail the True Queens. May our rule last longer than this night.     AmazonKU     AB

SOS HOTEL: FRIENDLY SANCTUARY FOR THE FIENDISHLY FABULOUS by Adam Vex and Ariana Nash

It’s been two weeks since the SOS Hotel opened, and everything is going great . . .Apart from the detective who’s dead set on accusing Zee of murder, the leaking pipes, a psycho sorcerer stalker, a shadowbeast in the attic, and . . . did I mention Lord Reynard has a wife? Yeah, he didn’t mention it either. I could have done with knowing that before, you know, kinda falling for the suave, sexy Vampire Daddy. He also neglected to mention that his wife wants my head on a plate. Literally. This is not the love triangle I was expecting. If Reynard lied about that, what else is a lie? Is Zee right, and Lord Reynard wants our hotel? Or is it something more personal he desires, such as my heart? My name is Adam Vex. I’m totally, one hundred percent human. Welcome to the SOS Hotel. Where it’s about to get weird-er. SOS Hotel is a whacky MMM adventure about a vampire lord, an ex-porn-star demon, and a boring human who absolutely does not have any secrets.     AmazonKU

WED TO THE BASILISK: ARRANGED MONSTER MATES by Layla Fae

I am the last basilisk on Alia Terra. As I roam my lands, loneliness muddles my mind and pumps violence into my veins until I don’t recognize myself. Soon I’ll become a feral beast – unless I mate.
The matchmaking temple is the only way a creature like me, scaly, fanged, and with lethal eyes, can marry. Soon, I have a match. My temple bride is everything I dream of: sweet, resolute, her delicious scent calming my rage with the first inhale. It seems like it will work out until a human male barges in the temple, grabbing my bride so hard she cries out, and tries to drag her away. My fury burns too hot to control. I unleash my lethal sight, killing him on the spot. My bride is terrified, cringing away from me. Will she ever trust me again after this?   AmazonKU

CHARMS AND CHIHUAHUAS (FAMILIAR SPIRITS BOOK FOUR) by Christine Pope

When Charity Hughes stumbles upon a talking chihuahua, the mystery that follows plunges her into the heart of a dark spell. Her quest to reunite the lost dog with its owner leads her to a sinister discovery: the body of Milton Keyes, stabbed and left for dead in his own home. With the help of her coven, a scrying mirror, and her own determination, Charity confronts dark forces to protect her town and those she loves. But as she gets closer to the truth, she realizes that the key to solving the mystery may have been by her side all along…wrapped in a small, furry package that speaks more than just words.

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MERCY AND HER DEVILS: PACK BONDS OMEGAVERSE by Rosemary A Johns

My name is Mercy, and I’m an Omega with a broken bond. Devastated, I’m sent to the Omega Institute. I’m held until the auction with a gorgeous single dad, whose scent is like paradise. Both Omegas, we make a pact to form a found family without Alphas. With our heats fast approaching, we’re broken out of the Institute by a mysterious pack of outlaws: a giant, blazing hot Alpha and his flirty mafia Beta. When I meet the pack’s final Alpha, a former military man — and my best friend — my heart breaks. They’re everything that I want in a pack. They cherish and protect me. But can I risk love for a second time? Plus, when they discover the secrets of my scarred past, will they still bond with me? Mercy. Her devils. A pack bond that changes everything.   AmazonKU

AND OMEGA MAKES FOUR: WOLF SHIFTER REVERSE HAREM MMMM ROMANCE (ALPHAS PLUS ONE BOOK ONE) by Aria Grace

Three alphas were on the run, the only survivors of their pack and out in the world alone. Just trying to stay together and alive. Never staying in one place for more than a few days at a time. And definitely not looking for an omega to tag along. But when a small wolf escapes a forced betrothal, he finds himself right in the middle of an even tenser environment. Not because he wasn’t interested in the three alphas individually but because he didn’t know it was possible for them to all build a family together.     AmazonKU

MATED TO THE GARGOYLE: MATED TO THE MONSTER by Lisa Carlisle

When the statue awakens…I love working in a private university library with its special collection of antiquarian books and works of art. My favorite sculpture is one of the massive gargoyle statues, one that’s perched near my desk. Visitors often remark how lifelike it is, and I’ll tease, “Maybe it is.” One night, I stay alone after closing to shelve a fascinating book. It’s one I’ve never seen before, with intricate details. It must have been misplaced and belongs in with special collections. When I go into the private area, I hear movement in the library. Has someone broken in? What I discover is far more shocking.     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF SHIFTERS AND SMOKE (SHADES OF RUIN AND MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Meg Xuemei X

Killian – Soon, I’ll have to marry the most powerful queen and rule two kingdoms. But all I want is Barbie, the new girl in my house and the only thing I can’t have. If I take her for my own, she’ll be murdered. I know I should stay away from her, but I no longer can, even if the kingdoms collapse and the world burns as a consequence. I might be the villain in the story, but without her, there’s no meaning to my brutal, miserable existence. So, I start to push her to the breaking point so she can survive the bride trials and rise above it all. Only I don’t expect it to hurt so much to see my rivals, the other heirs, swoop in to try to make her theirs.     AmazonKU

RIVER DRAGON (WITCH SHIFTER CLAN BOOK THREE) by C D Gorri

Sybil Harbor isn’t like her sisters. True, they are hybrids like her, but Sybil is the only one of her kind. Now that Martina and Nova have found their mates, it’s even lonelier for her. Well, it is until he walks into her life. Like a dream come true. Only her new man isn’t what he appears, and the truth might kill her. Perseus Calloway is on a mission. Living under an ancient curse, the Calloway Coven has been without its power for generations. But when a rumor of Dragons living just a few hours away reaches their ears, they send him to investigate. With Dragon blood, they can finally lift the curse. But what happens when the Dragon he finds isn’t the Dragon he expected? Sybil Harbor is more than just a beast. She’s a flesh and blood woman who calls to his heart like no other. Percy has a choice to make. Save his family or save the River Dragon who captured his attention? When she learns this daydream is more of a nightmare, Sybil’s heart is on the verge of breaking. Will Sybil forgive Percy when his true intentions are revealed?

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HOW I TOOK THE KING ON A BONE-A-FIDE QUEST OF PIRACY, PIEMU AND PROFIT BONE 6 by AJ Sherwood

Final boss fight! Fight necromancer? (yes) (NO) Devan: I’m not beating up an old lady. Tan: Pretty sure the old lady could take you. Devan: Still not doing it. Time to negotiate. Tags: dragon acquired keep as pet (yes) (NO), retired necromancers are BAMF, the kids adopt a necromancer grandmother, or a grandmummy if you will, all the weddings, pirates might be lost in the labyrinth, Steve is finally complete!, $$$, vacation time.     AmazonKU

SINGLE DADDY BEAR NEXT DOOR: THORNBERG RANCH  (BEAR CREEK FOREVER BOOK ONE) by Harmony Raines

Camille moved to Bear Creek to start a new life. NOT a new relationship.
So when her neighbor opens the door wearing nothing, but a towel slung around his hips, and the cutest baby in his arms, she knows she is not going to fall for him…Who is she kidding? Ezra is everything she could want in a man. But she is determined not to fall for the single daddy next door. The last thing bear shifter, Ezra ‘Kev’ Thornberg, expects when he’s playing daddy to his best friend’s baby for a couple of weeks is to meet his mate. But there she is standing at the front door. Soon, ex-soldier, Ezra is dreaming of the day he’ll be a daddy for real. But his mate has secrets. And those secrets might stop their relationship dead in its tracks, before it’s even had a chance to begin.     AmazonKU

WINGS OF WAR (WAR OF THE ALLIANCE BOOK ONE) by Tara Grayce

The blood of legends runs in his veins. Born with his father’s legendary magic, half-elf Fieran Laesornysh longs to prove himself worthy of the elven heritage he carries. With the Alliance Kingdoms and the power-hungry Mongavarian Empire teetering on the brink of war, Fieran seizes his chance to take to the skies and become a legend in his own right. He just has to curb his cheekiness and survive the rigors of basic training first. With a band of fellow flying aces-in-training and a cute half-dwarf girl mechanic at his side, will Fieran complete his training before the long-dreaded war engulfs his homeland? Or will his incorrigible nature cause him to dishonor the legacy and name he bears?     Amazon

SHE CAME FOR BLOOD (DREAMERS AND DEMONS: SAPPHIC MONSTERS BOOK THREE) by Darva Green

Anna  – “You’ll watch your true love die three times before joining them in death.” I’ve been living with the curse of that knowledge for years. Since the first half of that prophecy has already come true, I’m going to spend what’s left of my life hunting down the vampire who killed my boyfriend. When she offers me a position at her side, she has no idea that I’m headed for an early grave, and I’m determined to bring her down with me. Just as soon as I can stop thinking about her and how much I’m tempted to actually stay and serve her. Marzanna – My strange angel hasn’t visited in centuries. So when she shows up in my throne room with blood on her face and hate in her eyes, I’m determined to do whatever it takes to make her stay. To make her remember. To make her mine.     AmazonKU

THE LOVELY DARK: A ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various

Best-selling fantasy authors Emma Hamm, Juliette Cross, and Zoey Draven present three original, full-length novellas in this delicious and dark monster romance anthology. Wave Song – Alys Fairweather has always loved the sea. So when her father gets the opportunity to build a city beneath the waves, she is the first in the submarine with him. She never expected to discover an entire species of merfolk living there. And she certainly didn’t expect to find one of them so captivating. But the song of the waves is one she has never been able to deny, even when that temptation comes in the form of a battle scarred merman. Kings and Bones – When Murgha’s degenerate father bets their last bit of coin and her in a high-stakes game of kings and bones, she fears she will become the property of the lecherous ambassador. But when the most fearsome dark fae she has ever seen steps into the game and wins the pot…(more story blurbs on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

STRANDED WITH A SILVER VAMPIRE by Michele Mills

When Tall, Dark and Handsome has fangs that peek past his lips. So white and sharp. The dark beard, threaded with gray does it for me.
Justice Bloodworth is easily fifteen years older than me. He’s also my father’s best friend. And he’s an alien “vampire” whose species drinks blood from their mate during intimate moments. Three very valid reasons to stay away. But when we’re stranded overnight in a remote, rustic, hunting cabin Justice bares his fangs and growls. The proximity of my scent throws him into a blood frenzy. Apparently, he wants me but promised my father never to touch his daughter? Uh oh. This Korn is a male of his word. I should help him maintain this vow. Really, I should. But somehow, I can’t. What better way to get through a night than with wine, a roaring fire, and some big muscular arms wrapped around you?   AmazonKU

WORSHIPPED BY THE WEREWOLF (MONSTROUS DEALS BOOK SEVEN) by Ami Wright

Would you make a deal to dominate the werewolf at full moon? Maurice is a lone wolf. Rejected, half-feral at full moon. Unable to control himself when he goes into heat. That’s not what scares me. Even as a beast, he’s a very good boy. All that need gets channeled into pleasing me. You see, we’ve met before: one night a year ago when I ran from the way he looked at me as if I was his whole world. As if he was mine. He can’t be mine. Because if he was, he’d be in danger too. When he begs me to see him through just one more full moon, my heart gets the better of me and I give in. Snowed in at his cabin in the woods, I’m finding out just how hard it is to resist his relentless optimism, his goofy charm and his huge knot.     AmazonKU

BURNING FOR HIS OMEGA  (OMEGAS OF OILIVER CREEK BOOK EIGHT) by Lorelai M Hart

Zyran: I had a thriving business in the Cauldron Mountains until I put too much trust into my business partner. He said that he was taking the money for an opportunity of a lifetime. He left with the money, promising that we would be set up for life. Then he ghosted me. He used our connection to nearly bankrupt me and shred my heart in the process. I thought I was in love with him, and he used that to gain access to my hoard and all of our business assets. In the end, I started over with the money I had from selling my home and my cars and set up a large food truck operation. A smokehouse. Fitting for a dragon, right? Then I heard about Oliver Creek, the place where alphas were not only finding their omegas but which was now a food destination. Sounded like the perfect place for me. I’m all in here, so it had better work or I’ll have nothing.     AmazonKU

A FATHER FOR HIS WOLF CUB (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS BOOK 12) by Lorelai M Hart

Alpha wolf shifter Crete never planned to be a single father, but that is exactly what happens when his brother is killed in a plane crash, leaving his nephew in need of a forever home. Crete drops everything to give his nephew the home he deserves, including leaving his passion job for a position at Hansen and Wolfe Enterprises. He can pick up his painting dreams later. Family comes first. When omega panda shifter Jett’s roomie asks him to drive across the country on a grand adventure, he agrees. It’ll be fun and give him something to do before his new job begins. Only it isn’t fun, his friend ditching him when he finds his mate. Now, Jett is stuck at Animals with nothing but his backpack and no way home. At least the owner is nice and offers him a place to stay and a way to make money. When Crete goes to a work event at Animals, he scents his mate. If only it were that easy. He’s a package deal now and who wants an alpha with a kid? Spoiler alert: Jett does.     AmazonKU

DEADLY RAINS (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 25) by Jenna St James

It’s the rainy season on Enchanted Island. Only this year, it’s more treacherous than normal. Add in the dead body of a well-liked old troll, a scared fairy trying to hide on Enchanted Island with her two kids, and one protective troll named Tommy…and you have a murder mystery full of supernatural suspects. Between mudslides and interviews, Shayla and Needles put together the pieces of who wanted Eldon Stonebridge dead. But when another dead body is found, Shayla, Needles, Alex, and Grant must ramp up their investigation to find the killer before the hurricane reaches the island…and before Tommy loses his heart to someone who may be involved! Join Shayla and the gang as they navigate through a storm of secrets to find the true killer.     AmazonKU

DAD BOD VAMPIRE by Kat Baxter

This is the story of how I, Rosie Breit, intrepid assistant to eccentric, reclusive, hotel mogul, Hudson Wells, finally met face to face. Turns out, the stories aren’t true. They’re worse. He isn’t agoraphobic. He’s a cranky vampire staying out of the spotlight. So why did I practically beg him to bite me?! There is no real happy ending when one of you is immortal. But when both of you are? Well, that changes things.   AmazonKU

DAD BOD TROLL by Hattie Jacks

‘Earn extra £££ in just one night, human females only.’ Never look a gift…troll in the mouth. Or answer a flyer pushed through your door…
Not following my own advice is how I found myself standing on a stage, squinting into a bright light while a monster auctioneer shouts out sums of money the like of which I’ve never even imagined. And now I’ve been bought by the biggest troll I’ve ever seen, at an auction I shouldn’t even have been involved in. Max offers me a deal, if I agree to spend the month with him as his companion, he’ll pay me what I cost at the auction, no strings attached. He might have the deepest, darkest most sinful voice I think I’ve ever heard and when he shows me to the most opulent penthouse I’ve ever encountered, complete with library, I’m more than tempted. As the month goes by, I find I like spending time with my handsome, built-for-comfort, grumpy troll, who turns out to be far sweeter than his granite exterior implies. Yet, all of this is simply a business arrangement, and I can’t forget it. I’m sure I must have made a big mistake and I’m having second thoughts about the deal. Max offered me a lifetime of ease with his contract, but am I selling my soul…or am I more scared of losing my heart when all of this inevitably comes to an end?     AmazonKU

FOREVER LOVE – REIMAGINED: A SAPPHIC SOULMATE ROMANCE by Abigail Taylor

VS Note: A reimagined re-release.

Prepare to reunite with beloved characters in a tale reimagined with fresh perspective and newfound depth. In this new version of Forever Love, familiar faces return, but their journey takes on a new, captivating form that promises to reignite your passion for their story. Leia, a free-spirited photographer, is happy on her own and isn’t looking for love. Blake, a fiery attorney, is trying to figure out if her girlfriend, Steph, is the one. Then fate steps in, causing Blake and Leia to have a chance encounter. What happens next defies logic and intertwines their lives in an unexpected way. Together, they discover the beauty of acceptance and the strength in vulnerability.     AmazonKU

DARK HORIZON: THE WITCHING HOUR (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 82) by I T Lucas

Amidst the backdrop of a luxurious cruise, Margo and Negal’s budding romance is tested as they confront the secrets of their past and the challenges of their present. With danger lurking in the shadows and powerful forces conspiring against them, they must rely on the strength of their bond and the support of their allies to overcome the odds.   AmazonKU

STORM LORDS GALE SEASON by Marie Harte

Identical quadruplet princes from a magical world. Falling in love with the women needed to save them, one element at a time. The air of change threatens the Wind Mage…A stand-alone urban fantasy/paranormal romance from NYT and USA Today bestseller Marie Harte. I, Aerolus Storm, wind mage and royal prince, must find a bride to enhance my power and save my homeworld. Even though I have no interest in marriage, and even less enthusiasm for the trouble-making female destined to be mine. The Aellei are a mischievous race steeped in deception with a fondness for games. They make poor allies and even worse enemies. My intended is no exception. Wading through her illusions will task my skills as a mage. Earning her love will challenge my heart as a man. Destroying the evil threatening us might just cost me my soul.

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DRAGON RIDER: A NOVEL (THE SOULBOUND SAGA BOOK ONE) by Taran Matharu

Jai lives as a royal hostage in the Sabine Court—ever since his father Rohan, leader of the Steppefolk, led a failed rebellion and was executed by the very emperor Jai now serves. When the emperor’s son and heir is betrothed to Princess Erica of the neighboring Dansk Kingdom, she brings with her a dowry: dragons. Endemic to the northern nation, these powerful beasts come in several forms, but mystery surrounds them. Only Dansk royalty know the secret to soulbonding with these dangerous beasts to draw on their power and strength. This marriage—and the alliance that forms—will change that forever. But conspirators lurk in the shadows, and soon the Sabine Court is in chaos. With his life in danger, Jai uses the opportunity to escape with the Dansk handmaiden, Frida, and a stolen hatchling. Hunted at every turn, he must learn to cultivate magic and become a soulbound warrior if he has any chance of finding safety, seizing his destiny…and seeking his revenge.

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ONLY UNITY WILL SPARE US: THE MAGI ACCOUNTS 5 by Michele Notaro

Thank the goddess I have my pride and my wonderful, amazing mate—whose patience matches no other—because the world is in chaos, and Cosmo is my rock, my safe place inside the storm. If only I could find the time between witches, work, politics, and family to prove it to him. The Shifter and Magi Equality Act is in full effect, supposedly making us equals, but the people themselves—the humans—are still treating us as lesser. Every time I turn around, we’re running into trouble between humans and non-humans. To make matters worse, witches are everywhere in Fairview City, and the Red Cloth is encouraging humans to join their forces and challenge the equality my people have fought so hard to get. And now, Anderson is back. Back and gunning for me. But he doesn’t realize I’m gunning for him, too. Only Unity Will Spare Us is the fifth and FINAL book in the MM urban fantasy series, The Magi Accounts. It’s recommended to read the series in order because the romance and plot progress throughout the series.     AmazonKU

A LETTER TO THE LUMINOUS DEEP (THE SUNKEN ARCHIVE BOOK ONE) by Sylvie Cathrall

A beautiful discovery outside the window of her underwater home prompts the reclusive E. to begin a correspondence with renowned scholar Henerey Clel. The letters they share are filled with passion, at first for their mutual interests, and then, inevitably, for each other.
Together, they uncover a mystery from the unknown depths, destined to transform the underwater world they both equally fear and love. But by no mere coincidence, a seaquake destroys E.’s home, and she and Henerey vanish. A year later, E.’s sister Sophy, and Henerey’s brother Vyerin, are left to solve the mystery, piecing together the letters, sketches and field notes left behind—and learn what their siblings’ disappearance might mean for life as they know it.

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NECROBANE: BOOK TWO OF THE WARDEN SERIES by Daniel M Ford

Aelis de Lenti, Lone Pine’s newly assigned Warden, is in deep trouble. She has just opened the crypts of Mahlgren, releasing an army of the undead into the unprotected backwoods of Ystain. To protect her village, she must unearth a source of immense Necromantic power at the heart of Mahlgren. The journey will wind through waves of undead, untamed wilderness, and curses far older than anything Aelis has ever encountered. But as strong as Aelis is, this is one quest she cannot face alone. Along with the brilliant mercenary she’s fallen for, her half-orc friend, and a dwarven merchant, Aelis must race the clock to unravel mysteries, slay dread creatures, and stop what she has set in motion before the flames of a bloody war are re-ignited.

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SAINT-SEDUCING GOLD (THE FORGE AND THE FRACTURE SAGA, BOOK TWO) by Brittany N Williams

There’s danger in the court of James I. Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must reforge the Pact between humanity and the Fae to stop the looming war. As conflict erupts across London and the murderous spymaster Robert Cecil closes in, the Fae queen Titanea coerces Joan into joining the royal court while holding her godfather prisoner in the infamous Tower of London. Now Joan will have to survive deadly schemes both magical and mortal all while balancing the magnetic pull of her two loves—Rose and Nick—before the world as she knows it is destroyed forever. Swashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeare’s London, this series delivers an unforgettable story—and a heroine unlike any other.

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PROTECTED BY THE FOX SHIFTER by L Rose

Riker – I’m younger than my brothers, wilder, and I relish the hunt of a kill in my fox and human forms more than either of them. But I’m also the cutest shifter there is. Everyone loves me, so obviously my fated mate will have no choice but to fall for me. Even if I have to make him. Corbin – I’m still trying to work out why I felt compelled to rescue the guy—who I can’t seem to take my eyes off—from that damn beast that looked set on killing him. What I don’t expect is to hear the energizer bunny incarnate telling me he’s mine forever. I can see he walks to his own beat, but I kinda like the idea of keeping him. Making him mine. Hell, I’m already looking forward to seeing what my MC brothers will think of the murderous twink when I bring him into the clubhouse.

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A WHISPER IN THE WALLS (WAXWAYS BOOK TWO) by Scott Reintgen

Ren Monroe is a wolf among lions. After infiltrating one of the greatest Houses in Kathor through her successful bond with Theo Brood, she finds Theo’s father is two steps ahead. He exiles Theo and isolates Ren, strategically working to break her unwelcome grasp on his son—and foiling Ren’s first step to enacting the revenge she’s been planning her whole life. Ren might have more resources than she’d ever imagined growing up, but she’ll still get nowhere without allies. Enter House Tin’Vori. Years ago, House Brood led an unprecedented raid to destroy a fellow House of Kathor. But a few siblings survived, and they haven’t forgotten the horrors waged against their family. Quietly, they’ve plotted their own revenge, waiting for the right moment to strike. And Ren Monroe might be their best chance. Like fire, the Tin’Vori siblings are as dangerous as they are useful, both gifted in rare magics. Ren must decide how to unleash them against House Brood without hurting Theo in the process. Her feelings for Theo are growing past the boundaries of their bond, and Ren finds herself balanced on a knife’s edge, a breath away from immense power or utter ruin.

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BLOOD JUSTICE (BLOOD DEBTS BOOK TWO) by Terry J Benton-Walker 

Cristina and Clement Trudeau have conjured the impossible: justice.
They took back their family’s stolen throne to lead New Orleans’ magical community into the brighter future they all deserve. But when Cris and Clem restored their family power, Valentina Savant lost everything. Her beloved grandparents are gone and her sovereignty has been revoked—she will never be Queen. Unless, of course, someone dethrones the Trudeaus again. And lucky for her, she’s not the only one trying to take them down. Cris and Clem have enemies coming at them from all directions: Hateful anti-magic protesters sabotage their reign at every turn. A ruthless detective with a personal vendetta against magical crime is hot on their tail just as Cris has discovered her thirst for revenge. And a brutal god, hunting from the shadows, is summoned by the very power Clem needs to protect the boy he loves. Cris’s hunger for vengeance and Clem’s desire for love could prove to be their family’s downfall, all while new murders, shocking disappearances, and impossible alliances are changing the game forever. Welcome back to New Orleans, where gods walk among us and justice isn’t served, it’s taken.

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THE ORC BLACKSMITH’S BRIDE (ORC OUTCASTS BOOK TWO) by K L Wyatt

When Ivy’s father is killed suddenly, she’s left with no choice but to move in with her drunkard uncle. Living with him soon becomes unbearable, and Ivy longs for her freedom. That desperation sends her straight into the arms of a con man. His promises of love are worthless. Leaving with not only her coin but her maidenhood as well. Ivy, now scorned by her community, is left once again at the mercy of her cruel uncle. Four years later, Ivy is resigned to her callous fate as she and her uncle are forced to live on the outskirts of their village. With their new home being dangerously close to the forbidden swamplands, it’s no surprise when Ivy comes face-to-face with one of the feared creatures who call the swamplands home: an orc. Instead of being met with inhuman brutishness, this orc demands she be his bride and promises the only thing he wishes to lay to claim is her heart. Evrin usually sticks to the swamplands. He only travels to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     Amazon

THE KRAKEN’S KISS (MATED TO THE MONSTER)by Matilda Martel

Nerissa Sorel has accidentally entered a world beyond her comprehension. Troubled by unsettling visions disrupting her life, she embarks on a journey guided by mysterious signs, eventually veering off the beaten path. Unaware that mystical forces are orchestrating her fate, Nerissa is inadvertently swept away into a parallel dimension and tossed into the treacherous waters of Mirinthia, the enchanted sea of the Otherworld. Nerissa endures hours afloat until her body succumbs to exhaustion, consumed by the unforgiving sea. Drifting into unconsciousness, surrendering to despair, she feels a sudden rush of air as lips press against hers, infusing her with renewed life. When she awakens, she encounters her rescuer: a being neither fully man nor beast, who claims to be her fated mate. King Egon of Mirinthia is the last of his kind. With his unique heritage—part human, part Kraken—he has witnessed the gradual disappearance of his kin and resigned himself to the inevitability of …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

FATED TO THE PHOENIX (MARRIED TO THE MONSTER) by Debra Elise

As the only phoenix shifter in existence, I’ve always been the brother least likely to find his mate. Dying and being reborn every hundred years has a way of messing with my dating life, not to mention I can only touch, without fear of causing severe burns, the one woman meant for me. A perimeter alarm at the Brethren’s headquarters has me coming out of hiding and back to Scotland to fight alongside my five brothers, and instead of my family, I find…her. My fated mate. A beautiful, curvy witch with an attitude bigger than she is tall has somehow broken through the centuries old spell that’s kept our castle in the Highlands hidden from man and demon. She claims she’s lost, but our mating bond says otherwise. She’s on a hunt for an ancient grimoire and when she refuses to believe we are fated mates, my interfering mother, Athena, arrives and locks us down in the castle. (Yes, that Athena.) We spend our time …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

CURSED OF FROST: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE STORY (THE NEW HEMLOCK WOLF PACK SAGA BOOK 16) by Maggie Hemlock

Omega vampire, Scott Hemlock-Knight has always felt a bit overlooked in his family. His studies of hearth magic have been mocked long enough that he’s used to it, but when a family member takes the joke too far, he flees to Heartville for some peace of mind. Except, peace isn’t what fate has in store for him. Alpha Terrick wakes outside the Other World gateway of Heartville in a new form with no memories of what came before. He’s more lost than ever when he picks up the scent of his true-mate. He doesn’t know where he came from or how he arrived in Heartville, but he’ll do whatever it takes to stay with Scott now that he’s found him. Will love and grit be enough to overcome magic almost as old as the true-mate bond itself?     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S REJECTED FATE (WOLF’S MIDLIFE BOND BOOK ONE) by Aline Ash

Rejected by my mate, I fled. Carrying his twins, I kept our secret hidden. But when he tracks us down, will he obey his pack’s laws or his heart’s calling? Years ago, Kieran rejected me. Feral, charismatic, and fiercely handsome, he was way out of my league. As a half-breed outcast on the outskirts of his pack’s territory and the son of the powerful Alpha, we were never a match. But from the first sight, the pull between us was sinfully intense. The deeper I fell for him, the harder the heartbreak when Kieran’s father forbade our mating. Rejected and shattered, I fled. But I wasn’t alone—I was carrying his twins. Unsanctioned matings were harshly punished, so we had to remain hidden among humans in the city. A decade later, memories of him still linger like unhealed wounds.
Our paths were never meant to cross again, and our secret remained safe until an emergency trip home forced me to face him again. To my dismay, Kieran learns the truth—he’s a father. With our bond as strong as ever, it’s clear – he won’t let us slip away. But now, as he prepares to become a new Alpha, will it put my kids and me in greater danger, or could it ignite change within his pack? Shall I fight my fate or embrace it?     AmazonKU

MERCURY FALLING (MAGICAL MIDLIFE IN RETROGRADE BOOK THREE) by J B Aspen

What happens when Mercury’s first official week of guests includes not just white witches, night witches, and warlocks, but someone unexpected…Bad enough Daphne and Mrs. H both have it out for me, but hosting a night witch means the whole council is waiting for blood. Especially the Hell’s Council rep. Is it a coincidence he brought a coffin as part of his luggage? But that isn’t the worst of it. Now, we’ve had a surprise guest everybody hates. And then, there’s the murder…Join Mercury as she discovers a hidden past, mystery, & magic at the Phoenix Inn. Midlife—when the magic really begins.     AmazonKU

THE LAST HEIR OF ELSEWHERE (WILDE FAE BOOK THREE) by Kate King

Lonnie Skyeborne always knew at least three things to be true: She was human in a land of fairies. She hated the royals above everyone else. She was a liar. Except, ever since becoming the queen of Elsewhere, everything Lonnie knows to be true is crumbling around her. The castle has fallen, the crown has been stolen, and the kingdom of Elsewhere is overrun by rebels and monsters. It’s a bad time to be a human in the country of Elsewhere…except that might no longer apply to Lonnie. While on the road to Aftermath, the human queen is finding it harder and harder to speak a falsehood….especially about whom she claims to hate.     AmazonKU

AN ARCHER’S AWAKENING: AN EPIC MM FANTASY ROMANCE ADVENTURE (OF CROWNS AND QUILLS BOOK ONE) by Casey Morales

In a world where most wield a Gift, Ranger cadet Declan Rea grapples with his lack of magic’s touch. His ungifted status breeds tension with his brother, Keelan, and fuels deep-seated insecurities. Amidst his struggles, Declan finds solace and strength in a budding romance with fellow cadet, Ayden. When a shadowy threat rises, and an ancient cult threatens to resurrect a long-forgotten queen, the world is plunged into chaos. Kidnappings and whispers of impending catastrophe set the stage for a showdown of epic proportions, where alliances are forged and loyalties tested. As Keelan investigates, Declan and Ayden’s burgeoning romance faces the shadowy threat, as they navigate treacherous paths of betrayal and uncertainty. Amidst the chaos, love becomes their guiding light. Declan and Ayden uncover secrets of the past and within themselves, confronting their destinies and realizing that true courage lies not in the heat of battle, but in the quiet moments shared between two souls bound by an unbreakable connection.     AmazonKU

FAIR MARKET VALUE (THE BODY SHOP BOOK ONE) by Hailey Edwards

Forgot to feed your goldfish before your untimely demise? Need to jot down a will? Say a goodbye? See the Grand Canyon? Then come visit us at The Body Shop, where unfinished business is our business. Mary Frances Talbot—Frankie—is a necromancer, probably. Hard to say since she never met her parents. She can see the dead, talk to the dead, and a few other things that aren’t strictly legal. It’s fine. No worries. As long as she doesn’t get caught. The whole not getting caught thing was going well until Samuel Harrow blew back into town wearing a Savannah Police Department uniform. He might be a witch, but he hates magic. He’s not a fan of Frankie either. Which explains why he’s her ex.
When Frankie’s less than legal side gigs result in dead vampires, she knows she’s in trouble. Big trouble. And that’s before Harrow offers to help. With him waving a Get Out of Jail Free card in her face, Frankie doesn’t have much choice but to accept. But that doesn’t mean she has to forgive. She’ll certainly never forget him breaking her heart or turning her over to the police or… Yeah. They were doomed from the start. Something tells her this investigation will be too.   AmazonKU

BELLONA: THE LOST GODDESSES (THE GODS UNIVERSE BOOK 12) by Alyssa Thorn

Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, lives in secrecy among mortals, concealing her divine identity while offering her services as a skilled protector and mercenary. It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it, and she was totally fine with it until one day, when a mortal man kissed her, she experienced peace for the first time. And she’s been pouting about it ever since. Rafael has never forgotten the beautiful angel of death who swooped in to save him twenty years ago. With a bounty on his head and his business partners ready to sell him out to the new head of a powerful mafia family, Rafael has no choice but to call a secret phone number that has been passed down through his family. He just didn’t expect the same mercenary to answer. With Fate pushing them together once more, Bellona will do anything to keep Rafael safe from his enemies, even if it means ignoring how the cheeky mortal makes her feel. Rafael might be a moving target for every bounty hunter in Italy, but he’s not going to let his angel of death get away from him a second time. The goddess of war is about to encounter the one battle she can’t win, and it’s going to force her to question everything she ever knew about herself. It’s a good thing she has a whole extended family of gods and monsters to help her keep Rafael safe and maybe find a whole new purpose along the way.   AmazonKU

FLAMES OF THE DRAGON’S DESIRE (SHIFTERS IN HEAT BOOK FOUR) by Milly Taiden

Chloe Hoffman thought she was going out for a night on the town with her closest friends, but ends up being dragged out to a mysterious shifter party in the woods. When a sexy man follows her into the library, she’s caught up in an unexpected fling. The big, handsome dragon shifter is working hard to seduce her and she’s having a hard time not giving in.Adrian Dracos has made a lifetime goal to avoid meeting his mate. As a dragon shifter, he outlives nearly everyone, and he doesn’t want to open himself up to heartbreak. When a lovely human activates his mate sense all hell breaks loose. Chloe is kind, sweet and beautiful. He can’t stand to think about living a single moment without her. Convincing the cautious human to give love with a shifter a chance is not so simple. Their love reveals a weakness to his centuries-old enemy. If Adrian gets Chloe, her life will be on the line. One of them will be destroyed by their romance. Is the chance at love worth risking everything for?   AmazonKU

RELIC by Mia Monroe

New Orleans felt like the right place for me to disappear, but I walked right into trouble. Horatio Bouchard, my mysterious new boss at the vampire themed store Relic, talks in circles and always shows up at odd times, but when I’m forced to find out the truth about what he is, what the city is full of, and that I’m on someone’s list, well, it’s a lot to swallow. I ran to get away from a violent past, but my new life is looking pretty dangerous too. If I can put my trust in the charming, dangerous man and his strange crew of friends, he promises me I’ll be safe. At this point, I don’t really have a choice but to go all in, embrace all the city has to offer me, and discover hidden strength I never expected, all why trying to manage my overwhelming attraction to my protector. A vampire trying to save his city, a clueless mortal who steps right into the middle of chaos, a mysterious and deadly vampire illness spreading through New Orleans, come together in this standalone MM paranormal romance.     AmazonKU

AMID CRIMSON ASHES (IMMORTAL ACCORDS) by Anna Hawke

VS Note: Author states this is fade to black, closed door.

Love is like a flame: it can light up the world or burn it down. Numb from the house fire that stole her family’s lives, Toni develops the sudden ability to command flame. In its wake, she struggles with questions that have no answers. When a handsome stranger takes a sudden interest, she falls for him in a spark of romance—perhaps too quickly. Drake’s authority is unmatched throughout the vampire nation. He craves power, and Toni is saturated with it. Desire has nothing to do with it—until she begins to thaw the ice around his heart. As he grapples with the passion she ignites within him, it threatens to incinerate the life he once knew. As they search for answers to Toni’s destructive power, the flames rise around them. They will either emerge stronger—or crumble into ash.      Amazon

HELLBEAST’S SOUL (HELLBEAST KING BOOK NINE) by Stephanie Hudson

I never meant to change. Never meant to carry the burden of truth. All I ever wanted to do was love him. All I ever wanted was to save him. But I realize now that with wants, sometimes comes sacrifice. The strength to accept the change and the discovery that, You might not be just who you thought you were. You might be exactly who…Your King needs you to be. In order to save…A HellBeast’s soul.     AmazonKU

SHADOWLANDS OMEGA (BEASTS OF GATAMORA BOOK TWO) by Elizabeth Stephens

“I look forward to punishing you, Kiandah.” “You’re a cruel lord.” “A hero would have no chance with you, so for you, I will be the villain.” 
After burning her church to the ground and throwing her family into the castle dungeons for their treason, Kiandah did not expect to be spared by Lord Yaron, the Berserker Lord who once vowed — and tried — to kill her. But as Gatamora’s newest ascended omega, and a traitor besides, Yaron finds that Kiandah may be best placed to help him root out the source of the danger encroaching on his territory in the south island. Rumblings of a sinister sort have reached him…rumors of the undead and witches…The only trouble will be keeping his distance. Shadow Lords do not take ladies, least of all peasants and criminals like Kiandah. But as her power over flame continues to grow stronger and the threat of the undead draws ever nearer, Yaron may have to choose — to succumb to her heat and save Gatamora together, or let it all burn. Burn Omega, burn.     AmazonKU     AB

TEMPEST (SILVER OAK PACL BOOK ONE) by Kiki Clark

VS Note: MM Paranormal Romance

Cash’s loyalty to his pack is unwavering. He’d sacrifice anything to protect his packmates. Do anything to keep them safe. Put their needs above his own—always. It is the life he was born for, and the one he’s worked years to achieve. As an Enforcer, he swore an oath to his alpha: pack before self. Not once has he regretted his choices. Until an injured eagle shifter lands in his lap, and his protective instincts get torn in two.
He knows he can’t risk the safety of his pack—no matter what his panther demands. Once the little bird is all healed up, Cash will have to send him on his way. For the good of his pack. But dark, frightened eyes and a sweet smile call to his cat in a hungry, possessive way and challenge everything he’s ever thought he knew. For the first time in his life, he might just have to put himself first.      AmazonKU

COFFEE AND KITTENS: AGE GAP SHIFTER SHORT STORY ROMANCE by Christina Mattingly

What happens when the grumpy coffee shop owner falls for one of his regular customers who’s twenty years younger than him? The man who ‘doesn’t care about her’ goes out of his way to take her suggestions, seek her out when she stops buying coffee at his shop, and then searching for a lost kitten after a winter storm.     Amazon     AB

 

HEXXENACHT: A CAMBRIC CREEK MONSTER ROMANCE (WHEEL OF THE YEAR BOOK TWO) by C M Nascosta

Hexennacht is the Night of Witches, Samhain’s calendar twin. A night of revelry and dancing, of bonfires and sisterhood – . . . but it had been on another Hexennacht when her fortunes changed. Cast from the ancient circle, dispossessed of belonging. A solitary witch, practicing her craft alone . . . at least, until the day Anzan arrived at her door. She never expected to fall in love with the quiet Araneaen upstairs, and could not have foreseen how easily he would spin his web around her heart. When Anzan’s future in Cambric Creek and their happiness is threatened, Ladybug has no choice but to open a door from the past and let a familiar face back into her life. Stepping outside her comfort zone is the last thing in the world she wants to do, particularly when she and Anzan are so happy in their insulated little bubble . . . but if she doesn’t act, the bubble may burst beyond her control. This high heat, cozy monster romance features a neurodivergent witch FMC and a non-human spider-like MMC and takes place within the Cambric Creek Universe. It is best read as part of the series. Hexennacht is the second volume of The Wheel of the Year and comes after The Mabon Feast.     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT QUEEN (WOLVES OF MIDNIGHT BOOK THREE) by Becky Moynihan

Becoming alpha is the only way to save him . . .My soulmate has fallen, and I must take his place as the alpha of Midnight Pack. Despite the dangers, I’m determined to keep the pack together and my husband safe at all costs. But I soon learn something that puts me in even more peril. I’m pregnant. When our enemies discover this news, everything starts to unravel. Werewolves are dying, and we receive a terrible premonition that can’t be ignored. To protect our pack and family, we’ll have to risk exposing our most guarded secret. Time is running out, and our search for allies will either save us . . .Or spell our doom.     AmazonKU

POISON SUN (STAR TOUCHED: VAMPIRE BRIDE TWO) by Michelle Madow

After a shocking betrayal, Amber Benson was forced to do the unthinkable: drink a potion that will bring shadow souls—the dark forces trying to take over the city—straight to her. If that wasn’t bad enough, the potion is eating away her sun magic. Poisoning her. Weakening her with each passing day. Then, there’s Damien. The vampire king who abducted Amber and tricked her into living in his palace in a twisted attempt to make her his bride. He’s furious with her for drinking the potion. Unfortunately, they’re going to have to figure out how to work together. Because after the downtown vampires kill humans on Damien’s territory, it means war between the clans. And Amber might be the tool they need to stop the downtown vampires from going totally feral. On top of all this? The potion’s doing one more thing Amber never expected. It opened a connection between her and the Shadow Lord. He’s appearing in her dreams, and she can’t resist the way he calls to her, mesmerizes her, and toys with her in the one place she should always be safe—her own mind.     AmazonKU

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NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…

Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!

 

First Meeting Snippet: MAGIC OF THE NILE

Cover by Frauke of Croco Designs

Today I’m feeling in the mood for one of my ancient Egyptian paranormal novels so I’m offering up MAGIC OF THE NILE!

There are a few spoilers in this book for PRIESTESS OF THE NILE, but in general all the books in the series can be read as standalones.

Tyema is the High Priestess of the  temple of Sobek in a rather remote province (nome). Sahure introduces himself in the snippet:

Happy to be alone, done with her responsibilities, Tyema sighed. Rubbing her forehead, she enjoyed the soft breeze on the cliff’s edge. Changing out of the ornate headdress, the elaborate wig, the jewelry and the elaborate ceremonial garments into a simple sheath before going to meet Hotepre had been a good idea. Now she could relax, with all the day’s tasks checked off.  Stomach rumbling, Tyema knew her dinner would be set out in the privacy of her apartment, but for now she was content to stand high above the Nile, savoring the beauty of the sunset.

“Hello? Excuse me?”

Hearing a man’s voice where no one should be, startled her out of her reverie. She wasn’t afraid—no one would ever dare lay a hand on her again, not protected as she was by Sobek—but she was annoyed as she turned on her heel. Who in the Seven Hells would dare to trespass here?

“You’re too late for the evening ceremonies,” she said, barely polite. “The temple is closed.”

“I was afraid I’d missed the time.”  As if his tardiness couldn’t possibly be an issue, the newcomer’s wide smile lit his cleancut face, accented by high cheekbones and a square jaw. He was a tall, broad-shouldered warrior, wearing a crisp white kilt, with leather straps crisscrossing an impressively muscled chest. The black and gold nemes headcloth framing his face denoted a high-ranking officer, as did the golden-handled flail tucked into his waistband. The man covered the last yards of the path in a few steps, joining her at the cliff’s edge, taking a quick view over the silvery Nile. “Beautiful. I can see why the crocodile god wanted a temple here.” Hand on the ornate golden falcon hilt of his sword, this unusual supplicant bowed. “I’m Sahure, captain in pharaoh’s army, nephew to the nomarch of this province.”

Tyema inclined her head with a smile. She was fond of the nomarch who ruled the Ibis Province for Pharaoh. Being his relative was a point in this newcomer’s favor. She saw no need to introduce herself, not wanting to listen to any petitions at this late hour, but her curiosity was piqued. “What brings you to the temple? The nome’s capital is a day’s ride away from here.”

“I’m visiting my uncle, combining business with pleasure, inspecting fortifications for Pharaoh and admiring some of the local wonders.” His appreciative glance at her was pure flattery.

She pointed at the golden falcon badge on the shoulder of his tunic, so rarely seen in this remote province. “You’re one of Pharaoh’s Own Guard?”

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He laughed. “I have that honor, yes. The Great One sent me to evaluate the Nile in this area, see if there might be potential for a port. Nowadays there’s so much river traffic, with the Hyksos menace repelled and the increase in prosperity Nat-re-Akhte has brought to the Black Lands in the last fifteen years, we could use another commerce hub.” Studying her with narrowed eyes, he said, “Why am I talking of civil engineering when you shiver in the twilight breeze? Don’t let me keep you here on the bluff while night falls.”

Rather than entering the grounds, Tyema took a different direction, walking along the path toward the main temple complex, good manners forcing him to accompany her. “Indeed, it’s chilly when the sun goes down and the wind rises,” she said, rubbing the goose bumps on her arms, most likely brought on by mention of the Hyksos rather than the weather.

            But Sahure was already apologizing. “I’m sorry, perhaps I was insensitive to mention the enemy. Your village suffered a Hyksos raid during the worst of the times, didn’t it?”

She nodded. “Yes, long ago. What brings you to the temple today?”

“Other than sightseeing?” He laughed. “I wanted to meet the high priestess, tell her my plans, in case the god had any objection, any portion of the river he doesn’t want developed. And I might need her help in examining possible sites. This temple is a significant influence in the local area, I have to consider its needs in the new development.”

Tyema opened her mouth to speak. “I—”

He was intent on finishing his thought. “But as I’ve obviously missed my chance tonight, is there an inn in the town you’d recommend?”

VS: He’ll find out who she is eventually….but not this evening.

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MAGIC OF THE NILE (GODS OF EGYPT)

She’s a priestess, he’s a proud warrior … is love enough to bridge their differences?

When the high priestess of an Egyptian temple falls in love with a captain of the royal guard, their bond is tested by the intrigue and peril of their duties to the gods and Pharaoh.

Tyema serves Sobek the Crocodile God as High Priestess of his Nile river temple. But despite her beauty, grace, and the power she wields, the shy priestess lives as a recluse in the remote temple grounds. For though Sobek rescued her from a childhood of abuse and neglect, and healed her crippled foot, her dark past haunts her still.

When Sahure, a dashing captain of Pharaoh’s guard, arrives to ask her help for Pharaoh, Tyema’s wounded heart blossoms. The captain is captivated as by her well … until Pharaoh orders him to the dangerous frontier, far from Tyema. He rides away, bound by duty and honor, leaving Tyema with even more secrets to bear.

Heart-broken, Tyema returns to her lonely life … until the Crocodile God reveals other plans for his priestess. For Pharaoh’s life is threatened with black magic, and only one who wields the power of a god can unmask the sorcerer. Tyema must brave court life, and somehow withstand the pressures of swirling gossip, intrigue and danger. And she must hurry, before ancient evils overcome all her efforts.

But when Sahure returns, is he there to help or to hinder? Will love lead them to common ground, and a future together … or will their differences tear them apart forever?

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8 SciFi Romance Authors Who Also Write Other Genres

Note: This post first appeared in the Roswell Daily Record…

Many science fiction romance authors also write in some unexpected genres, as palate cleansers, as a way to take a break or simply to explore alternatives to SFR and find new readers. There is a challenge in the latter goal because the audience for one genre may not necessarily have any desire to read in a different one, even if they enjoy the author. So there may not be any crossover and the author has to be content with that.

I thought today I’d mention a few examples of SFR authors who do this (without giving away any ‘secret’ pen names of course) under their own author name.

I’ll go first! I write a paranormal romance series set in ancient Egypt in 1550 BCE. I’ve always been fascinated by the world along the Nile in the time of the pharaohs and I do huge amounts of research so I can bring a more authentic feel to my characters and their lives. Of course, since these books are paranormal in nature, with the gods becoming involved, I’m not writing historical fiction and I do have a few deliberate anachronisms. I strive for the same blend of action, adventure and romance I mix in my SFR and it does my Muse and me good to put ourselves in such a different place and time. My most recent was Danger on the Nile, with various people caught up in a surprise invasion along the southern border, trying to escape and sound a warning for Pharoah.

Pauline Baird Jones is a well respected SFR author who also ‘escapes’ to a completely other place and time, and a much different genre with her blush-free mysteries set in modern day New Orleans. She knows the city well and captures the feel of being there, and her plots are fun to unravel as the main characters fall in love and deal with the crime in front of them. Her latest was Soc Au’Lait Stiff: The Big Easy 9. Mardi gras is happening in the background, thorny family issues are being worked and there’s a murder going down. And romance!

Anna Hackett has several highly successful SFR series under her belt, including Eon Warriors, Galactic Gladiators (a huge favorite of mine), and Galactic Kings. She also writes a number of modern day romantic suspense series, with sexy ex-Special Forces soldiers rescuing women from obsessed stalkers, brutish exes and other tropes of the genre while falling in love with the ladies they’re trying to protect. The female main characters have interesting occupations ranging from ballerina to museum curator and the action is always intense, as are the spicy scenes. The Norcross Security series is probably the most well known of these romantic suspense stories but she also has The Fury Brothers, Sentinel Security and Unbroken Heroes series going. The author still releases an SFR novel from time to time as well.

Rachel Ford’s Black Flag series is F/F science fiction with romantic elements and has many devoted readers. The adventures center around the crew of a privateer spaceship and their adventures all over the galaxy. The author also writes the Sellswords and Spell Weavers F/F fantasy series, which leans on Norse and Viking mythology for some of the word building.

Anna Carven writes the Dark Planet Warriors series, which is one of my personal favorites and the Darkstar Mercenaries series, which was a spinoff. These alien warriors are astonishing fighters with powers and abilities beyond any human’s ability to match. Of course when it comes to human women, the story is different and each of these indomitable warriors loses his heart to an Earth female as the stories unfold. The world building and explanations of how these men came to be are well done. The author also writes fantasy romance including Embers in the Snow and Warlord and Huntress.

Michelle Diener also writes both SFR and Fantasy. Her novel Dark Horse, the first book in the Class Five series, is still one of my all time favorites and I reread it and recommend it to people who want to sample SFR. While not particularly spicy, it’s very well done. She also writes the Verdant String series, which is set in and around a system of planets with many political and social problems – the world building is strong and grabs the reader’s attention and the romances are subtle and satisfying. Her fantasy series The Rising Wave is also very well done and I was hooked after The Turncoat King, which was the first in the series. The series currently stands at three books, with a fourth anticipated in 2025.

Ruby Dixon of the Ice Planet Barbarians fame, along with the spinoff Ice Home and Ice Planet Clones series, also writes several other SFR series such as Corsairs and The Risdaverse.  I’m a huge fan of anything Ice Planet and always excited to see a new book set in that world or connected to it. She also has the Bedlam Butchers motorcycle club romance series, which are short reads and date back to the 2014-2015 time frame, and the “post apocalyptic dragon romance” series Fireblood Dragon. The latter series stands at nine books currently.

Skye MacKinnon has one of the best author bios: “Scottish romance author who was raised by elves in the mystical Highlands and calls the Loch Ness monster her friend.” She writes scorching M/F scifi romance, as in Starlight Highlanders, co-writes a popular F/F SFR series with Arizona Tape entitled Aliens and Animals (five books so far) and also gives us the really fun Catnip Assassins series. This urban fantasy is a slow burn, why choose romance in which as the series blurb says: “To survive, Kat will have to polish her claws and trust the three guys willing to do everything for her. And not eat too much catnip, obviously…” Quite different from the SFR.

So there are my examples of authors branching out for this column. I’m sure there are many others I’ve missed, or who write totally different genres under pen names I’m not aware of or can’t disclose, but this list should give any reader a good place to start exploring what else their favorite SFR authors may have written.

Happy reading!

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VS: Just for fun, here’s one of Ruby’s MC series!

DOUBLE DARE YOU (BEDLAM BUTCHERS MC ROMANCE by Ruby Dixon

Becka isn’t the daring sort. She’s a chemistry nerd on vacation from college. She certainly wasn’t supposed to be stolen by a rival MC and sold as a plaything. Now, she needs a hero…or two.

Locke and Epic might be ride partners, but they’re not yet friends. Epic is freshly patched and Locke’s carrying a lot of baggage from the betrayal of his last partner. But when they’re given a new task – find Becka and bring her home – the men have to work as a team to protect her.

And, as the threesome spend time alone, they realize that not only are they better together, but that a few teasing dares just might bring them closer…in a lot of sexy ways.

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New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 17

I have a new release: STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER!

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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STAR  CRUISE DREAM DANCER by Veronica Scott

Micki Allwell is a Comettes dancer aboard the luxurious interstellar cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. She’s offered the opportunity to take part in a celebrity dance contest to be held on the ship but her partner is a billionaire without dance experience or much interest in the contest, which his powerful family has pressured him to enter for their own reasons. Josh Benfield has a galaxy of business deals going on every hour of the day, all over the Sectors. He has no time for dancing but his professional partner is an intriguing woman who insists he take the competition seriously. He knows she has secrets and he’s intrigued. The intimacy of partnering in dance sparks a romance between the two of them but how long can it last? Will seven weeks of competition in close quarters aboard the ship be enough to make Micki and Josh permanent partners? Or will the stark differences in their lives and pasts lead to heartbreak? And who is going to take home the trophy? This 54K word novel is the latest in the Star Cruise series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet?

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ONLY THE CLONELY (SUNRISE CANTINA BOOK ONE) by Ruby Dixon

The crew of the Scarlet Gaze are figuring out what they want to do now that Lord Straik sa’Rin is no longer running a corsair ship. Some of the a’ani crew want to run a cantina on Risda III. Kazex just wants Ruthie.
Ruthie just wants to have a nervous breakdown. Well, she wants Kazex, too. The delicious a’ani chief of security has been a steady, protective, delicious presence ever since she joined the crew. He’s made it clear that he loves Ruthie as she is, nervous wreck and all. But Ruthie’s afraid of what will happen to their easy friendship if she asks for more. What if kissing his tattoos and touching his sinful body changes things? It’s too late for flirting – now it’s time for forever. And forever terrifies her. The only thing more terrifying? Missing her chance with Kazex entirely.   AmazonKU

NITA’S BOUNTY: AN EARTH’S BOUNTY NOVELLA by Deysi O’Donal

Being abducted by aliens and sold to an interstellar brothel isn’t supposed to be the best day of your life. Compared to the trauma I left behind on Earth… it’s definitely an improvement. When the opportunity to escape from the pleasure station Lux presented itself, I chose to stay behind. That was a decade ago, and I still don’t regret my decision. I’m happy being Madam Althea’s star attraction. I’ve made friends with the other girls, the alien sex is great, and I finally feel safe. A single night with a handsome customer changes everything. When Shuvo pays triple my price for a night, I can’t say no. Mostly because Madame Althea would never turn down those kinds of credits. I’m not sure what to expect, but it’s not the quiet, kind, and slightly obsessive male who bursts into my room, and my heart. After a lifetime of verbal abuse from one man, imagine my surprise when Fate sends me another who cannot speak. Unexpectedly, I find myself yearning for things I told myself I never wanted or needed. His gentle touch and warm embrace has me rethinking my decisions to stay. This time, when another opportunity to escape presents itself, can I do it? Can I trust this quiet male, after everything I’ve been through? I thought I’d fortified my heart against ever loving again, but maybe there is one last chance in me after all.   AmazonKU

DERELICT by Linda Mooney

Running from an attack by the Alliance and looking for cover, a derelict ship unexpectedly comes into view. JeVit of the Pure takes the opportunity to hide behind it, not expecting to find an open bay door inviting them in. Too late she realizes she should have rejected that invitation. Centurion Zeke Rossi and his team are in pursuit of an enemy ship when it just…disappears. Spotting an alien vessel they don’t recognize, the Terrans temporarily give up the chase to investigate, and Zeke is tapped to board the ship first to look around. Immediately, his gut tells him something is wrong. It’s not until he enters the spacecraft that his feeling is validated, but he has no idea the worst is yet to come.
The ship seems to be truly deserted, but the two couldn’t be more wrong. When their paths cross, JeVit realizes that although Zeke is injured, their best chance of surviving is to call a truce and…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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WEIRD BLACK GIRLS by Elwin Cotman

VS Note: Not romance but a scifi release of note.

From Philip K. Dick Award finalist Elwin Cotman, an irresistibly unnerving collection of stories that explore the anxieties of living while Black—a high-wire act of literary-fantastical hybrid fiction. A rural town finds itself under the authoritarian sway of a tree that punishes children. A pair of old friends navigate their fraught history as strange happenings escalate in a Mexican restaurant. A pair of narcissistic friends wreak havoc on an activist community. An aloof young man finds himself living through his lover’s memories. And a day of LARPing takes a cosmic turn. In each of the seven stories in this collection, characters pursue their obsessions on paths to glory and destruction while around them their worlds twist and warp, oscillating between reality and impossibility. On display throughout is Cotman’s ability to reveal truths about the human experience—about friendship, love, betrayal, bitterness—through whimsy, horror, and fantasy. Elegiac in tone, imaginative and humorous in their execution, the character-driven stories in Weird Black Girls challenge, incite, and entertain.

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ALIEN DEVIL’S MATCH (BLACK STAR MATES BOOK FIVE) by Ava York

In the pulsing heart of Thodos III, amidst the dizzying lights of the Black Star Casino, a Vinduthi fighter and a human songstress are bound by fate’s unyielding grip. Jalik, a towering presence in the boxing ring, commands the crowd’s roar as the casino’s champion. Yet he finds himself unprepared for the quiet storm named Serena, whose voice echoes through the casino like a siren’s call, enchanting all who hear her.Their worlds collide with a shimmering threat—a taunting bomb from a shadowed admirer turns Jalik into Serena’s fierce protector. In the sanctuary of a dimly lit bar, their guarded hearts collide, igniting a passion that outshines the casino’s neon blaze. But when Serena is torn from the spotlight into a cold web of ransom and deceit, the stakes soar beyond the ring. Jalik must gamble everything not just to save her, but to win her heart. With a plan as daring as his punches, he risks everything to bring her back to his side. Will love triumph under the starlit canopy of Thodos III, or will the darkness claim their shot at happiness? Place your bets on Jalik and Serena, where the fight for love is the most enthralling spectacle of all.     AmazonKU

THE REBELS OF BETRAYAL (STARHAWKE RISING BOOK SEVEN) by Audrey Sharpe

VS Note: Not a romance. Cliffhanger.

Up is down and right is wrong. Fugitive. Captain Aurora Hawke never believed that term could apply to her. Or to her crew. But with dark forces corrupting the Union from within, the foundation she built her life on has collapsed to rubble. With her ship battered and bruised and the entire Galactic Fleet gunning for her, there’s only one person in the galaxy she trusts not to sell her out — a feisty smuggler who owes her a favor.     AmazonKU

WARRIOR’S MATE (VALCAN MATES BOOK TWO) by Alyce Guertin 

I told him he would never make me his. I was wrong. When my medical team was attacked, it was Sayk who saved my life. But even after this ferocious alien brute carried me off as his prisoner, I vowed that he would never truly master me. It didn’t matter. By the time he spanked me into humiliating surrender, I wasn’t just begging for the climax my traitorous body needed so desperately. I was longing for him to claim me right then and there. Not just as his captive. As his mate.   AmazonKU

MOON DUST IN MY HAIRNET  by J R Creadan

VS Note: Not romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note.

Moon Dust in My Hairnet is a fresh, hopeful, and diverse sci-fi romp following an autistic lunar lunch lady as she juggles relationships and threatening corporate overlords, all while adjusting to life on Lunar Trust One. 20-year-old Lane was perfectly happy living in her big sister’s shadow. The great Faraday Tanner, who invented the gravdrive and inspired the movement to found the moon’s first independent colony, was the unequaled voice of the post-melt generation. That is, until an unimaginable tragedy cut Faraday’s legacy short. Wracked with survivor’s guilt, Lane embraces her job on the moon: lunch lady—which is more than her parents think she can handle. Her boyfriend’s supportive at least, when he’s not drooling over one of the new recruits. Lane tries to put the past behind her, committed to enjoying her kitchen work and dating her boyfriend and their new crushes. She even participates in planning Faraday’s memorial, forcing herself to grapple with monumental loss. But when colony goods go missing and vital equipment gets tampered with, Lane must band together with new and old friends to find the culprit and save her sister’s dream.

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YOU’RE NOT MY KING by Eryn Hawk

Reuben Carter – Throwing myself in front of my estranged sister didn’t win me any brownie points. It did, however, grant me one alien abduction and a cozy cell on an actual-freaking-spaceship, where I’m being poked and prepped for relocation to some backwater trading planet, then sold to the highest bidder—how’s that for a hero’s reward? My escape plans hit a snag when Vo’ak, the hot and arrogant lizard king, buys me the second I land. There’s no denying our serious chemistry, but I gotta get back to the familiarity of Earth, where free will kinda exists and I’m no one’s pet. However, chasing the comfort of old memories starts feeling like an unnecessary fixation, and I must decide what “home” really means before making any more stupid mistakes. Vo’ak – As Great Leader of U’suhk, I am bound by duty to protect my kind and territory. The traitorous Northern Clan—a thorn in my side—forces me closer to war each day, but now…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

TWINS FOR THE BARBARIANS (OVER THE TOP GALACTIC HEROES BOOK THREE) by Kai Lesy

On a fire planet where human women are treasured, I should be happy to have a new home…But as one of the few unmated women…The burden of choice hasn’t been easy. Resisting Helios and Kharo feels nearly impossible, Especially when every instinct urges me to grab them by their horns and never let go. But we’ve got a big problem…A dark secret threatens to shatter everything we’ve built. And being knocked up with twin aliens makes everything that much more complicated.   AmazonKU

MATED TO THE ALIEN PRINCE (ALIEN GAMBITS) by Lara Roth

As a human diplomat, my life orbited around forging alliances and attending glittering galactic events—until he appeared. A silver-skinned alien with a physique carved from cosmic legends, setting my pulse racing like a supernova. Thrown together in a whirlwind of danger, our connection ignites amidst the stars, a fiery intensity I can’t deny. But his secret casts a shadow over our passion. With each revelation, I’m deeper in a maze of alien intrigue, my life hanging by a thread. And Prince Loic, once a mysterious stranger, now holds the key to my heart and my survival. Betrayal cuts deeper than a plasma blade, and as the stability of the galaxy shakes, so does the bond between us. Defying his father’s ruthless will, my Prince must choose: the throne of Etherea or the woman who’s captured his heart. Can our fledgling love withstand the dark conspiracies that threaten to tear the Orion Galaxy—and us—apart?

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HEARING RED by Nicole Maser

In a world overrun by an unprecedented outbreak, two young women find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle for survival. Saff, a determined new doctor in the first year of her internship, had clawed her way out of a tumultuous past, only to be dragged back into it when the zombie outbreak hits. Forced to join her estranged father and his band of raiders, she’s confronted with the harsh reality that desperation can make monsters out of anyone—even her. Maddie, on the other hand, lived a surprisingly easy life after the zombies first appeared, safe behind the walls of the community at her parent’s lake house. That is, until they’re attacked, and she’s ripped away from everything she’s known. Now, she’ll do anything to make it back to her family. And when Saff’s father dies, she finally has the chance she’s been waiting for. The chance to escape. But only if she can steal the medication she desperately needs and survive long enough to get to safety. With both girls fighting their way to stay alive day by day, in a world where every circumstance is against them, they realize that maybe travelling together can help them both get what they need. But Maddie doesn’t know Saff’s secret. She doesn’t know where she came from—what she was. And Saff will do anything, especially lie, to get the medication she needs. The absolute last thing she needs is to fall for some smart ass rich girl who will get in the way of that.     AmazonKU

ALIEN IN FLAMES (BOUND BY FIRE BOOK TWO) by January Bell

When I joined the Earth Federation after the Roth alien invasion, I was put through the most intense spy training on the planet. I took a vow to do whatever necessary to protect humanity, and I meant every word. So when the opportunity presents itself to make myself the queen of the Roth and steer intergalactic history? I’m all in. My marriage to the newest king of Roth is the perfect chess move, and I can’t stop congratulating myself on my new role. Until our first diplomatic mission gets hijacked— literally— by a species of aliens neither of us have ever seen. They throw us into a gladiator arena, in a battle for our lives. The Roth King and I turn out to be perfectly matched in the arena… and outside of it. But if we want to survive, we will have to fight our way back home—together.     AmazonKU

INFALA: BONDED TO THE ENEMY: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK FOUR by Kira Quinn

Shalia had survived her abduction from Earth by the Raxxians, along with emerging from their unexpected crash landing on an alien world, miraculously unscathed. But to make it through all that only to wind up being captured and taken prisoner by an entirely different sort of alien? That just added insult to injury, and the circumstance made her hate her captor even more. And judging by his angry stares, it seemed Commander Valin despised the inconvenient human female as much as she loathed the alien leader. But the universe has been known to have one hell of a sense of humor, and even the highest of tensions between the fiercest of enemies could, on rare occasion, flip on a dime in the right circumstances. The results could be most spectacular, but along with them a whole new sort of problem would arise. One that could put both their lives in jeopardy just as things started to get interesting.   AmazonKU

PRIME DECEPTIONS: A NOVEL (CHILLING EFFECT BOOK TWO) by Valerie Valdes

VS Note: Not listed as a romance but it appeared to me from some of te reviews there are romantic elements. (It was #832 in Romance on Kobo the day I checked.) A scifi release of note.

Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra find themselves once again on the fringe of populated space—and at the center of a raging covert war. When Eva’s sister asks for help locating a missing scientist, promises of a big paycheck and a noble cause convince Eva to take the job despite lingering trust issues. With reluctant assistance from her estranged mother, Eva and her crew follow the missing scientist’s trail across the universe, from the costume-filled halls of a never-ending convention to a dangerous bot-fighting arena. They ultimately find themselves at the last place Eva wants to see again—Garilia—where she experienced her most shameful and haunting failure. To complete her mission and get paid, Eva must navigate a paradise embroiled in a rebellion, where massive forests and pristine beaches hide psychic creatures and pervasive surveillance technology. Can she find her quarry while avoiding the oppressive local regime, or will she be doomed to repeat past mistakes when her dark deeds come to light?

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************************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!***************************************

VS: Micki, the female main character in my new release (see above) first appeared as a supporting character in this book. Both books can be read as standalones:

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER

Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.

Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?

And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist? As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.

A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…

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*****************************OKAY, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOK  (because my own books pay my bills) AND A BIG THANK YOU IF YOU ALREADY HAVE! AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

DAD BOD ORC by Tana Stone

I needed a break. A break from the paparazzi, a break from my co-star ex, and a break from being the hottest new actress in Hollywood. I did not need an orc bodyguard. But my overprotective dad refuses to let me go on a location shoot without a security detail, and he’s picked the toughest, scariest bodyguard in LA to accompany me. Too bad Roc is also my dad’s friend and my teenage crush. This won’t be awkward at all. There’s no doubt that Roc is huge and gorgeous and monstrously sexy, but he has the overprotective tendencies of a badass and the antisocial tendencies of an orc. Not always a great combo. When we end up stranded in a crappy roadside motel with only the world’s cheesiest honeymoon suite available, there’s only one bed and too many mirrors. So much for my plan of avoiding the orc I’d thought I’d never see again.   AmazonKU

DAD BOD OGRE: A MONSTER ROMANCE by Lynnea Lee

I just won the bride lottery! Except I don’t want to go to Earth, marry some spoiled rich kid, and live in the lap of luxury. That’s someone else’s dream, not mine. My life is here on Stars’ End, farming cheeka silk and breathing fresh mountain air. There’s only one thing to do: I pack my gear, say a temporary goodbye to my beloved cheekas, and set out into the great unknown. I only need to survive until my twenty-fifth birthday before I’m too old to be a colony bride. The only way there is through land marked Here Be Ogres, but nobody has seen one in years. Surely, I can’t have phenomenally craptastic luck back-to-back, right?   AmazonKU

MATED TO THE SWAMP MONSTER: MATED TO THE MONSTER by Honey Phillips

“Stay out of the swamp.” Every child in Cypress Landing has been warned about the terrifying monster lurking in the inky tangle of cypress and willow on the edge of town. But sometimes desperation leaves no other choice…When Rorie sees her vicious stepfather commit a horrifying crime, her only hope of escape lies through the forbidden swamp. Hurt and exhausted by her headlong flight, she is terrified when she sees a huge, mysterious figure lurking behind the wraith-like tendrils of Spanish moss. Yet despite his intimidating appearance, something in his eyes gives her the courage to beg for help. And even though he carries her deeper into the swamp, she feels unexpectedly safe in his massive arms. Marsh has been alone for as long as he can remember. But the swamp is his home, and he has long since made peace with his loneliness. Until a beautiful, injured woman pleads for sanctuary…As he nurses her back to health, he is enchanted by her innocent smiles and tentative touches. She brings a joy to his existence that he has never known. He will do anything for her – anything except let her go.     AmazonKU

MARRYING MY MOTH LADY: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Marilyn Barr

Millie May Moth is desperate to stop the bulldozers from finding her treehouse. Desperate enough to kidnap the scientist the bulldozers seem to follow. Her plan turns upside-down when Dr. Horus Mills is clueless about the funding of his nonprofit and the mining company destroying the home to his research. When Horus learns his university department provides data to the mining company destroying the forest he loves, will he risk it all to save the ecosystem he’s studied for years? Or is his integrity compromised by the promise of a billionaire’s promise? Can Mille put her infatuation aside and convince him to champion her cause or will she learn the lesson ‘to never meet your heroes?’   AmazonKU

DEVIL’S DAUGHTER (KNIGHT PROTECTOR: BLACK WYVERN BOOK FOUR) by Rachel Ford

Mayor Crassus is the most corrupt man in Black Port. He’s never met a con he didn’t like, or grift he rejected. He’s mercenary, cold-blooded, and ruthless in turns. In order to better feather his own nest, he’s promised his daughter’s hand to one of the king’s most ruthless inquisitors. Caelia, in whose veins flows the blood of a powerful matriarchal line of witches, knows it would be a fate worse than a death sentence. Whatever it takes, she must escape. She turns to Knight Protector Antonia Brocklehurst, her father’s bodyguard – a woman with plenty of secrets of her own. But Antonia’s mission could save the lives of hundreds. Can she abandon it to save one woman – even if she has loved her for years?     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT OF ASHES (DRAGONS OF AMBER HOLLOW BOOK TWO) by Tessa Hale

One moment changed everything. A split-second decision to try to save one of my five dragon mates nearly cost my life. And now nothing is the same. Knox, Cáel, and Cillian treat me like I’ll break at any moment, while Maddox keeps a careful distance. And Easton won’t look at me at all. We’re supposed to be fated by the stars, but we’re falling apart. Enemies still lurk around every corner, but the guys vow we’ll be ready when they come. But evil has a way of striking when you least expect it. And none of us are ready for who might be pulling the strings.   AmazonKU     AB

FIRE AND REDEMPTION (THE TEAR STONE COLLECTORS BOOK ONE) by Helen B Henderson

Shunned by his kind and expelled from the dragon isle, Medraut is forced to shed his wings and take on human form to live amongst the people of the mainland. His problem? There are slayers, sworn to kill all dragons. Brial has one chance to stop the fever ravaging her kin, but her healer powers have not yet awakened. To have the future she desires, she must survive the fever, raiders, and most of all, Medraut’s dragon ability to control minds. Karst, son of the head slayer, was disowned and sent on an impossible quest to kill a dragon. Rather than return to his village and be subjected to the deadly justice of the Goddess, he made himself a home in the trading wagons of Clan Vreis. His newfound happiness is threatened when the caravan stops to help an injured man lying in the caravan’s path. Three men and a dragon desire the same woman. One wants her for power, one for her beauty, and one for love. The dragon just wants her.

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TIDES OF TIME by Lexi Ostrow

The sea god saved her life – changed her into a siren – and now she must serve him through service to the siren pod. Transformed with the curse of a second life and the gift to travel through the tides tot he past, Ariana has a life and a great love that has sustained her since her change. Decades in service to her pod has left her tired and seeking a way out.
Orion’s life as a siren has been everything he wanted. The sins of his past were not erased, but embraced as he helped those wronged seek their revenge with the gift of his deadly touch. He loves his wife more than life itself, but knows the misery in her eyes is one he cannot erase. A moment of rebellion shows Ariana that her gift can free her and Orion from the life she grew tired of. All she had to do was turn the tides of time and use her gift for more than stolen moments with her husband. She would have to use it to evade the Poseidon and his cursed gift. But the tides are not hers to control, and all plans can go wrong when the gods come out to play.

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KINGS AND MONSTERS: MM MONSTER MAFIA ROMANCE (THREE FATES MAFIA BOOK FOUR) by Clio Evans

Dying was supposed to be a once in a lifetime event. And yet, after falling off an overpass onto a mafia boss’ car, not only am I still alive—I’m a demigod in a world where myths are reality and monsters are hot. My unlikely hero is the Minoan Bull, a fierce Minotaur hated by many. Embers ignite between us, leading to an unforgettable night and a pact to never see each other again. The Fates have different plans. Enemies lurk in the shadows, forcing the two of us into a labyrinth of deception, hate, and revenge. The only way out is by breaking walls, especially the ones around our hearts.   AmazonKU

WICCHE HUNT: THE SEA WICCHE CHRONICLES by Seana Kelly

I’m Arwyn Cassandra Corey, the Sea Wicche of Monterey. Want a psychic reading? Sure. I can do that. In the market for art? I have all your painting, photography, glass blowing, and ceramic needs covered in my newly remodeled art gallery by the sea. Need help solving a grisly cold case? Unfortunately, I can probably help with that too. After more than a decade of being nagged, guilted, and threatened, I’ve finally joined the Corey Council and am working with my mother and grandmother to hunt down a twisted sorcerer. We know who she is. Now we need to find and stop her before more are murdered. The evil the sorcerer and her demon are doing is seeping into the community. Violent crimes have been increasing and as a result Detectives Hernández and Osso have brought me another horrifying case. I’ll do what I can, because of course I will. What are a few more nightmares to a woman who barely sleeps? Declan Quinn, the wicked hot werewolf rebuilding my deck, is preparing for a dominance battle with the local Alpha. A couple of wolves have already left their pack to follow Declan, recognizing him as the true Alpha. Declan needs to watch his back as the full moon approaches. The current Alpha will do whatever it takes to hold on to power, including breaking pack law and enlisting the help of a local vampire. And if Wilbur, my selkie friend is right, I might just be meeting my dad soon. Perhaps he’ll have some advice for this wicche hunt. I’m going to need all the help I can get.

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BOOKS AND BROOMSTICKS (THE BOOKSMART WITCH MYSTERY SERIES BOOK THREE) by Constance Barker

Upon finding an ancient symbol etched into the entrance of The Wandering Page, Amelia and her companions are concerned. This symbol, a relic from a shadowy chapter in their town’s history, evoking memories of a cult they once vanquished from Sinking Springs. Now, with a series of petty crimes unsettling the community, they’re left to ponder a troubling question: has the cult resurfaced, intent on sowing chaos once more in their tranquil haven? Sophie finds herself ensnared by the manipulations of an extortionist. Can she navigate her way out of the intricate snare they’ve laid for her?  As Amelia and Lucas’s bond deepens, they find solace and strength in each other’s company. Yet, as their connection blossoms, it is tested by the malevolent forces that loom over the town. The question remains: Can their burgeoning relationship withstand the sinister tide that seeks to engulf Sinking Springs, or will the darkness prove too overwhelming for their newfound love?   AmazonKU

THE THRONE OF BLOOD AND HONOR (THE MORTAL FATES BOOK TWO) by J Bree

n our arrogance, the high fae forgot everything that mattered. I carved out a reputation as the Savage Prince with my brutality against witches, but unable to wield our magic, I couldn’t stop my kingdom from being torn apart by war and famine while the Fates demanded my patience. The worst was still to come. After almost a thousand years of waiting and thousands of witches dead by my hand, the Fates revealed their cruelest truth yet. With silver eyes that sliced to the bone and a humility that defied all reason, the witch has tested every inch of my restraint, but that was only the beginning. Everything I once knew as true has come into question. Loyalties will be tested, treaties broken, treason committed, and only the strongest will survive. I am Prince Soren Celestial. The rightful heir to the throne of the Southern Lands. Nothing will keep me from my Fates-blessed mate. Not even her hatred for me.     AmazonKU

OWL BE FUC’D (ACADEMY BOOK 43) by Mandy Rosko

VS Note: FUC=Furry United Coalition

A fugitive owl takes aim at the glowing new agent…Matthew’s past is a mystery. He has no memories besides hiding in the shadows, in the ground, in the dark.  That is, until his father sets the place on fire, with Matthew still in it! He had only one person to turn to… if only the anglerfish shifter didn’t stir something hot and alien inside him he didn’t dare name. TJ had been rescued by FUC and forced to live his life as a grotesque hybrid fish-man for years before finally cured of it. When he met Matthew, his life was suddenly set on its head. Matt makes him want to betray every oath he’s ever taken, if it means they could face the demons of their past together. But they couldn’t stay hidden forever. Forced to cooperate with FUC, Matthew must revisit the site of his memories, with visions of the experimental tanks remaining in his mind. What had his father really been up to? Was Bazyli really his father at all? Had he really abandoned Matthew and his sister, and where is the mad scientist now?

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DATING A MUSIC GOD (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK FIVE) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape

Can one night with a god of music lead to forever? All Mei wants is the chance to be herself while not being treated like an international pop star, which leads her to a dating app and swiping right on a man who might be able to give her just that. Chiguo’s life as a Heavenly King has lost its sparkle, and even music has lost some of the enjoyment it used to hold. Until he meets Mei, and falls under the spell of the enchanting singer. Has the music god found a new muse?

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TACOS, TAROT AND MURDER (SILVER CIRCLE CAT RESCUE MYSTERIES BOOK SIX) by Leanne Leeds

As the small town of Tablerock, Texas prepares for its annual Cinco de Mayo festival, Ellie and Evie Rockwell were counting on a day filled with tacos, perhaps a pinata or two, and a fiesta of feline fun at Silver Circle Cat Rescue. Instead, they’re served a stiff dose of reality when the town’s eccentric tarot card reader Luna Espinoza is found face-down in her award-winning margarita mix. What’s more, Silver Circle’s newest feline resident, the reader’s mysterious Mexican hairless cat named Mystico, has some chilling messages from Luna in the great beyond—and the tarot reader’s cat insists she was murdered. As Cinco de Mayo turns from a celebration into a murder investigation, Ellie and Evie must use their unique ability to communicate with the cats of Silver Circle to unravel the mystery. But with so many potential suspects who wanted the tarot reader out of the picture, they’ll need more than a deck of cards to identify the killer. Can Ellie and Evie reveal the murderer before they strike again? Or will the killer’s future remain hidden in the cards?   AmazonKU

A SWEET STING OF SALT by Rose Sutherland

VS Note. Sapphic gothic take on the selkie legend.

When a sharp cry wakes Jean in the middle of the night during a terrible tempest, she’s convinced it must have been a dream. But when the cry comes again, Jean ventures outside and is shocked by what she discovers—a young woman in labor, drenched to the bone in the bitter cold and able to speak barely a word of English. Although Jean is the only midwife for miles around, she’s at a loss for who this woman is or where she’s from; Jean can only assume that she must be the new wife of the neighbor up the road, Tobias. And when Tobias does indeed arrive at her cabin in search of his wife, Muirin, Jean’s questions continue to multiply. Why has he kept his wife’s pregnancy a secret? And why does Muirin’s open demeanor change completely the moment she’s in his presence? Though Jean learned long ago that she should stay out of other people’s business, her growing concern—and growing feelings—for Muirin mean that she can’t simply set her worries aside. But when the answers she finds are more harrowing than she ever could have imagined, she fears she may have endangered herself, Muirin, and the baby. Will she be able to put things right and save the woman she loves before it’s too late, or will someone have to pay for Jean’s actions with their life?

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BEAR’S REJECTED LOVE (BEAR MATES OVER FORTY BOOK 11) by Aline Ash

Roan – Roan thought he’d found solace in Greenacre after fleeing lab horrors three years ago. With a facade of normalcy, he stitched together a makeshift family, including two spirited girls and a precious baby. However, when an unexpected guest shatters his fragile peace, Roan’s world splinters once more. Before the lab, he had a mate, whom he left behind to shield her from his cursed existence. Now, after fifteen years, she resurfaces with a son he never knew existed. Yet, Roan doubts he’s father material, let alone mate material. Despite his defenses, a strange urge to revisit his past grips him. Can he muster the courage to face the woman he abandoned and their son? And despite his past wounds, can he reclaim the love he lost and embrace the family now within reach?
Tabitha – Tabitha knows perseverance like a familiar tune. Despite the wreckage of her clan and the heartache of loss, she relentlessly pursued the mate who rejected her. Fifteen years later, her search finally bears fruit as she uncovers Roan’s whereabouts, only to discover that he’s hardly the man she remembers. Roan’s icy exterior masks pain that torments his very existence. He does not seek healing, but Tabitha refuses to be deterred. Determined to reveal life’s beauty beyond suffering, she sets out to thaw his heart. Will Tabitha succeed in winning Roan back, or will their chance at happiness slip through their fingers?   AmazonKU

LEANER MEANER MIDLIFE: GOOD TO THE LAST DEATH BOOK 11 by Robyn Peterman

I want to live my life in peace for a little while as opposed to pieces. I don’t know who I have to bribe to catch a break, but I’m willing to pay the big bucks. Apparently, no one got the memo. Midlife is one messy ride. Fine. I’m off to Lexington, Kentucky to find a self-proclaimed dragon who sports a mullet, beer belly and delusions of Immortal grandeur. This time he’s gone too far. He’s messed with me and mine for the last time. The way to end a dragon is to remove his tail. We thought we had. A tail is in the back. Right? Wrong. So, so wrong. With the love of my Immortal life by my side along with a few smack-talking, geriatric Nephilim and a foul-mouthed, toothpick loving Keeper of Fate, I’m ready. And when it’s done, I’m taking a freaking vacation. I’ve earned it. It’s time to slay the dragon for good. This time there will be no mercy.   AmazonKU

THE HARPY IN WHITE: A HISTORICAL MONSTER ROMANCE by Dee St Holm

When the harpy who haunts Theo Essex’s dreams walks into his crumbling London office, the stern attorney knows he’ll do whatever the lady asks—including chasing a ghost into the city’s monstrous underbelly. Wealthy heiress Enid DeWhitt might have wings and talons, yet she remains a lady bound by the strictures of Society. But when the specter of her estranged sister haunts the family estate before she’s declared dead, Enid will break any rule to discover the truth. Convinced sinister intrigues are afoot, she turns to the only man she can trust: Theo Essex—a reserved gentleman with impossibly quick wits and an inexplicable air of danger. One forbidden night together might have thoroughly ruined her for other men, but her heart isn’t the priority. While the passion between them flares to a fever pitch, they plunge into the mystery surrounding her sister’s death. A web of lies binds the DeWhitts to her sister’s husband and the cousin Enid is expected to marry—a wicked deception that blurs the line between identity and insanity. All roads lead to Bedlam. And Enid and Theo must race against time to unmask the truth before events reach their deadly destination.     Amazon

RUNAWAY WOLF: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (GRIM WILDS BOOK ONE) by Trisha Linde

Omega wolf shifter Brody is on the run for his life. Raised in a pack where omegas are seen as lesser-than, he’s treated like nothing more than a bargaining chip. He was sold by his pack to a cruel Alpha, claimed by force, but he refuses to just lie down and submit. When he sees the opportunity to run, he takes it. Now he’s being hunted. When he catches a scent of an unfamiliar pack, it triggers something inside him, something that echoes of safety, of comfort, of the home he’s always dreamed of… It smells like fate. With no other options left, he throws himself at the mercy of a stranger. It’s Shan’s job, as the pack Alpha, to keep the peace, and he’s never questioned that. In the role of his father, and his father’s father before him, being Alpha often means making difficult decisions. When Brody shows up, though, it isn’t just difficult—it’s impossible. Pack law states that he needs to return the claimed omega to where he belongs, to the Alpha of a neighboring pack, but he can’t bring himself to do it. Everything inside him vibrates with one single truth. Brody belongs to him.     AmazonKU

BROCK (ALPHA DADDIES BOOK TWO) by Paige Michaels

Suzette has waited twenty years to meet the Alpha Protector who is destined to claim her. In a cruel twist of Fate, she is drugged and abducted on the morning of her ceremony. When she awakes in a cage in a dark cave, she breaks down in tears over the tremendous loss, believing her life is ruined. When Brock learns his intended has been kidnapped, his fury is immeasurable. Though he can’t scent the man who took her, he is able to follow the scent of his Little mate. He’s determined to find her and claim her no matter what. She is his. It’s too easy to locate her, which raised many questions. Who took her? What is he? Will Brock’s pack be able to find the mysterious villain before he strikes again?     AmazonKU

MISFIT OMEGA (DARK HAVEN OMEGAVERSE BOOK TWO) by Jarica James

I found out the hard way that demons and gargoyles are real. In a few short weeks I’m wrapped up in a realm that was my reality all along and now I’m bonded to alphas and a beta who are at each others’ throats. I have my pack, and they’re as misfit as I am. There’s Drake, the grumpy half-demon alpha. Monty, my Demon commander who has been by my side for years. Kol, a gargoyle alpha who wants to claim me. And two humans who are both soft and sweet, rounding me out perfectly. Vane and his demon rebellion is still going strong, the humans are starting to take notice, and apparently I am the only one who can fix this. Dark Haven was supposed to be temporary. Now I know there’s no way I can leave my mates behind. I have a bad feeling that this war won’t be over until it’s taken everything I care about, but what can one human omega do against an army of bloodthirsty demons?     AmazonKU

MATED TO THE DRAGON: MATED TO THE MONSTER by Ava Ross

Five years ago, I spent a mind-shattering night with a mysterious man. He took off without sharing his name, and I couldn’t find him to tell him he left more than just me behind. Now I devote my time to work and our son, Asher. I’m not interested in romance, and I’m never falling in love again. So when I’m walking after work one night, and a dragon (a literal dragon) grabs me, I tell him off. You’d think I’d be scared of a beast like that, but there’s something strangely appealing about him. I can’t look away. Then he shifts . . . And it’s the guy I fell for five years ago—Asher’s father. Gravor says he wants me, but something weird happened back then, and he doesn’t remember us being together. No matter what, he has a right to know his son. But when I tell him, will he run from me a second time, or can we find a future together as a family?   AmazonKU

THE HYBRID’S HEART (MATED TO THE MONSTER) by Alana Khan

Calliope – Sylas may have horns and hooves, but underneath it all, he’s the kindest, most caring man I’ve ever met. Sharing a bed while he manages his raging rut is a temptation almost too great to resist—for both of us. Because I know his dangerous secret, he says I can’t leave. I should want to escape this impossible situation, but how do I flee after I’ve spent time with the kindest, hottest, “horniest” male on the planet? Sylas – If the Army finds out Calliope innocently discovered our secret, they’ll put her in the brig for years. Although she’s safer with me, the last thing I want is to be Calliope’s jailor—she’s the most enchanting, eccentric, and sensuous woman in the world. We’re living on borrowed time, and when the Army finds out, I’ll lose the alluring woman I’m head over hooves in love with.     AmazonKU

A WOLF STEPS IN BLOOD by Tamara Jeree

Yasmine is a red wolf girl stuck in rural Alabama. Her world is small: pick up shifts at the greasy late-night diner and endure her pack’s petty squabbles. She’s not good at being a wolf or being human, directionless in life and disconnected from her ancestors. Blessed by a century-old enchantment, the local red wolves have escaped extinction by blending into the human world. But with the old witches’ blessing wearing thin, the wolves face an uncertain future. An answer arrives in the form of an exiled blood witch whose magic is steeped in reckless grief. Kalta rides into town in her dead brother’s truck, prophecy following on her heels. Despite the danger Yasmine can smell swirling around the witch, a fated bond tangles their futures—and those of all the wolves. After an accident threatens the wolves’ secret, Yasmine has no choice but to join Kalta on the road, carving a path through the South’s backroads and hoping the magic brewing between them is enough to overcome their bloody pasts.

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DADDY WOLF’S BEST FRIEND (PROPSECT SHIFTER DADDY MATES) by Serena Meadows

Being a single dad rancher with a complicated life made me forget that I could fall in love againPiper was not on my radar… at all. Especially since she’s been my employee for the last six years. As a wolf shifter, I have to be careful about who I let in. But one innocent kiss changed the way I looked at her. One kiss changed the way I looked at her with my son. One kiss changed my life. She was only eighteen when she ran away from her family ranch. Marrying a man her family picked for her was out of the question. It’s been 6 years since. I’ll do anything to protect that smile on her face. And when her family’s evil plans put her in danger, my inner wolf shifter will have to emerge. Revealing this secret would protect Piper but destroy both our hearts in the process.   AmazonKU

WILD MAGIC BOOK FIVE by Odette C Bell

When William asks Lillian for a personal favor, she’ll give it. How can’t she? But it pulls her into a twisted plot with a new vamp family at the heart. The Hennings are an ancient force in Fairbridge. Even the Lombards fear them. When they raise their heads and a new mayor takes the city’s reins, Lillian’s drawn deep into the dark world of power. Everyone wants her magic, and few will wait around for her help. She’s captured and drawn into the underworld of Fairbridge’s crypts. And what awaits there? The same thing that waits in the city above. Death. Can Lillian dodge it? Or will she finally fall to the dark, twisted tale that’s wrapped around her heart?

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CUNNING WARRIOR: DARK WARRIOR ALLIANCE BOOK 26 by Brenda Trim

When the archdemon Crocell begins to unleash chaos upon the world, the Dark Warrior Alliance tasks Aison with putting a stop to her insidious plan. Battling against the shadows that threaten to consume the city, he forms an unlikely partnership with a very powerful witch. But she’s not just any cunning conjurer, she’s the woman Aison has secretly loved for years, and together they must navigate the supernatural underbelly of New Orleans, where voodoo, dark magic, and ancient secrets intertwine. Guided by their connection, Aison and Ceilia strive to thwart Crocell and her minions, who sow chaos and despair in their wake. With the help of other Dark Warriors, the pair quickly get closer to the heart of the conspiracy, but as the growing threat intensifies, so does the temptation to give in to their mutual attraction.As the group unravels a tapestry of deception that stretches beyond the earthly realm, a malevolent force lurking in the shadows seeks to exploit the chaos for an even darker purpose. Lucifer’s freedom would destroy not only the Tehrex Realm, but the very fabric of existence. Driven by instinct and desire, Aison and Ceilia rally their contacts, confront their deepest fears, and recruit the most unlikely assistance. The stakes have never been higher, and the clock is ticking. As the fate of life on Earth hangs in the balance, can they unravel the web of darkness before it’s too late, or will they be forever consumed by the encroaching inferno instead of their burgeoning passion?   AmazonKU

DEAD TO THE WITCH (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE RELIC HUNTER)  (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 18) by Brenda Trim and Tai Didmon

When I learn of a mythical artifact capable of reversing a vampire’s curse, I’m thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty and danger. Joined by my closest friends, we venture into the shadowy depths of the supernatural realm, determined to retrieve the artifact at any cost. However, sinister forces lurk in the shadows, their malevolent intentions threatening to derail our mission at every turn. With each encounter with demonic mercenaries, the stakes grow higher, testing our resolve and pushing us to our limits. But amidst the chaos, I grapple with a heart-wrenching decision and I find myself torn between duty and desire. Can I find the strength to continue, even if it means saying goodbye to the man who holds my heart?     AmazonKU

HIS REALM (HOUSE OF MAEDOC BOOK THREE) by Mary Calmes

On their first meeting, Varic Maedoc, prince of the vampyrs, told Jason Thorpe that loving him was not for the faint of heart. He wasn’t kidding. In the past two years, Jason has been kidnapped, lived through several attempts on his life, and foiled a coup. Now, his new life as the prince’s consort and adviser to the king is made even harder by Varic’s prolonged absence. With his prince off hunting down a traitor, Jason must fend for himself. While the separation doesn’t last, even Varic’s return won’t stave off the wicked plotting of others, and Jason soon finds himself—again—fighting for his life while navigating ancient betrayals and revenge put in motion before he was even born. And he must prevail because his prince needs him to bring a place without honor back into his realm. But what festers in rage and bitterness is something Jason never expected, and nothing he’s experienced in his human life, or in the decadent court of the king, could’ve prepared him for the wrath that’s about to be unleashed. Varic needs both his crown and his consort to be the king he’s always wanted to be, and it’s up to Jason to make sure their bond never breaks.     AmazonKU

SERPENTS OF SKY AND FLAME (MERCILESS DRAGONS BOOK ONE) by Rebecca F Kenney

Dragon captures maiden. Maiden makes dragon’s life absolute hell…
At the end of a terrible war, a sorcerer casts a curse that destroys every female in the entire race of dragons. In retaliation, Kyreagan, the dragon prince, leads a raid on the sorcerer’s kingdom, during which the male dragons snatch human women and carry them off to the dragons’ domain. When Princess Serylla is captured by the Prince of Dragons and taken to his cave, she is furious, terrified, and determined to make his existence so miserable he’ll either have to kill her or let her go. Kyreagan’s frustration with his pretty captive is compounded by the fact that his plan–to turn all the human women into female dragons–isn’t working. The enchantress he kidnapped isn’t powerful enough to work that spell; the most she can do is give the male dragons the ability to shift into human form for a number of hours each day. As Serylla and the other captured women scheme for their freedom, the dragons struggle to cope with the strangeness of having human bodies for the first time. Neither side realizes that a much greater enemy is watching, waiting to destroy them all.     AmazonKU

LUNA TRIALS (MATING SEASON BOOK ONE) by Heather K Carson

Aspen: I’m the lowest-ranking wolf from a pack that only exists to guard the shifter prison in our territory, but I’ve been planning my escape for years. I just have to make it through one more heat, then I’m done with this pack and the alpha-holes that run it. Everything changes when my pack gets an invitation to Mating Season, the reality show where Alphas and Lunas from around the country meet to pick their chosen mates. And my Alpha is sending me. I’m forced into a dangerous world where TV producers dictate the rules. As if that wasn’t crazy enough, a powerful and sinfully handsome Alpha has his sights on me, making me a target for the elite shifters from other packs. I never wanted to pick a chosen mate or settle down as some Alpha’s bride. I wanted freedom. But now I have to act the part viewers expect if I have any hope of surviving this year’s Mating Season. Ranger: The unmated Alphas may be on this show to find a match, but I came here for one reason…
And it wasn’t her. When she walks into the wolf den wearing an oversized fluffy sweater and blinking those big brown eyes, my beast immediately staked his claim. I’m here to play the Alpha Games, but I intend to win so much more. I know what she is to me. She knows it too even if she denies the pull. Aspen is mine.     AmazonKU

FESTIVE WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK FOUR) by Jenna St James and  Stephanie Damore

***A crossover from the A Witch in the Woods Mystery Series! With Christmas only days away, Detective Isla Ceartas is excited to spend her first Christmas in the Bermuda Triangle with her grandmother, Demigod Jace Solari, his snarky dragon Glo, and all her new-found friends. But when local charismatic bartender, Carl Carson, drops dead at the annual Festival of Lights Parade, Isla must pull herself away from the celebrating and focus on the latest case. With the help of Jace, Glo, Nana, and the rest of the PADA team, Isla sets out to solve who wanted the jolly man dead. When details emerge that one of the PADA employees used to date the victim, Isla becomes even more determined to see her new friend cleared of any wrongdoing. Between suspect interviews, unpacking the house she just bought near the ocean, and finding her footing with Glo, Isla is once again plunged into new waters. Will she be able to solve the case and clear her friend in time for Christmas morning? Or will it be a blue Christmas for her, Jace, and the rest of the PADA team?     AmazonKU

HIGHER DEMON (THE COLLECTIVE BOOK ONE) by Louisa Masters

No matter the demon, the hunter’s role is clear…A thousand years ago, my great-something uncle founded the Collective, a secret organization dedicated to protecting humanity from demons. The hunter tradition has been passed down over the generations, from parent to child, secure in the knowledge that the Collective is a community of safety and knowledge. But betrayal sucks, and six years ago, it turned my world—and the Collective—upside down. After generations of deception, the hunters left behind are picking up the pieces and trying something we’ve never done before—working side by side with our enemy. Demons, just to be clear. They’re apparently “misunderstood,” but the jury is still out on that. And I—a twentysomething archivist with an addiction to hoodies—somehow ended up as liaison to the demon ambassador. If it sounds like a nightmare, that’s because it is. The demon ambassador is a stuck-up, pretentious twat… not to mention he could kill me with a thought. Worst of all, he’s getting under my skin in ways I never expected. But I’m the only hunter who doesn’t actively want to kill him, so… tag, I’m it. I’ve already been betrayed by those I should have been able to trust the most. How hard can hanging out with a higher demon be?     AmazonKU     AB

UNLIKELY ASSASSIN: LEAGUE OF SUPERNATURAL ASSASSINS by Dariel Raye

Meet Likely, known as “It” among those who fear her unfathomable power. Even the creators of monsters are baffled by her existence. From birth, Likely has endured relentless scrutiny and experimentation, always kept at arm’s length due to the terror she instills. She’s heard every conjecture about her nature, but the truth remains elusive – she’s a puzzle, a failed experiment spiraling out of control. Enter Rake, an outsider with unconventional techniques and a mysterious origin, yet unmatched in his ability to heal. With a chip on his shoulder and everything to prove, he’s tasked with capturing the ultimate weapon – Likely. Enthralled by her enigmatic allure, he finds himself drawn to her, only to be met with her instinctive recoil. Still, he’s determined to earn her trust, even if it means concealing his true motives. The less she knows, the safer they both are, but one misstep could end them both.   AmazonKU

ROGUE AND REVENANT (THE FOURTH EMPIRE BOOK TWO) by Kat Ross

Never make a blood pact with the most notorious necromancer in Aveline. Especially if he wants you to steal a magic box that once belonged to his insane, demon-binding ancestor. It just won’t end well. But Lo will risk everything to find her parents… even it means a fool’s bargain with Nathan Ouvrard. The quest leads to the scorching city of Prydwen, where a revolt is brewing against the tyrannical new Duc. Cas and Lucius are hot on her trail — along with a host of unsavory enemies. And Nathan’s promise that his heirloom will be simple to retrieve turns out to be as empty as his social calendar. What’s inside the box? Will it save the world, as he claims? Or destroy it? And if Lo returns to Castle Cazal a single minute late, just how painful will her death be? Bien sûr… A hope in hell is still better than none at all.

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TOUCHED (ELEMENTAL PASSIONS BOOK ONE) by Various including Julie Morgan

Within the sultry streets of New Orleans, a world of mystical magic lies hidden in plain sight. Detective Callum LeBlanc’s life takes a turn into the extraordinary when he meets Aeris, a captivating Fae from the mystical realm of Laric. With her unique abilities and ethereal beauty, she’s unlike anyone he’s ever known. But when Callum sees through Aeris’s Glamor, it’s not just her secrets that are unveiled. In a world where Fae-Human unions are strictly forbidden, destiny comes into play. But their love is not the only thing brewing in the shadows. As Callum and Aeris navigate their intense connection and the ensuing conflict, they must confront the question: Can fated love conquer all?

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BUMP IN THE NIGHT: BLACK OASIS BOOK TWO (MX MONSTER ROMANCE) by Nikole Knight and Lily Mayne

At twenty-six, Ivy has their life figured out. They have a decent paying job at the London office of Somnus Entertainment–the gaming company behind the wildly popular game Black Oasis–a draughty flat they inherited from their wild great aunt, and a few select friends to pass the time. They’re a responsible adult, thank you very much, and while they might get lonely at times, they know better than to put too much stock into that fanciful notion known as love. But when a skeevy encounter during a fun night at the pub devolves into a violent hate crime, their life changes forever. Waking up in a demon dimension, beaten within an inch of their life, is bad enough. But add a snarky, haughty healer with the universe’s worst bedside manner, and Ivy knows they’re in for a long, excruciating recovery. Lau the Dreamwraith is prickly, arrogant, and entirely infuriating, but for some strange reason, he seems hellbent on nursing Ivy back to health. Despite Lau’s whinging over their “inferior human qualities,” there is a heat building between them that neither are able to fight. Like a match meeting kerosine, their chemistry ignites, but Ivy’s stay in the demon world is temporary and fire always burns out eventually. Love is a dream, after all; it has no business in nightmares. Right?     AmazonKU

THE ELEMENTAL PALADINS COMPENDIUM: A GUIDE TO ALL THINGS PALADIN by Montana Ash

The Elemental Paladins Compendium is an immersive guide to all things paladin. It includes two short stories, The Great Massacre, and The Donkey and the Train Incident, which cover the most sought-after mysteries of the entire series. You will also find never-before-seen deleted scenes from The Elemental Paladins series, including The Elemental Collective Volumes. As well as the very first outline draft for the entire series. A fun character interview between Montana and the Order of Aurora answers many of your frequently asked questions.

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THE OMEGA PRINCESS by Jove Chambers

In Eleri Cardiff’s world, only titled royalty have alpha and omega bloodlines, so she’s never considered the possibility she could be an omega. Of course, she’s always been different. When she sees Prince Devlin Byrne at an event while she’s circulating trays of canapes amongst the people of the upper crust, something happens. She feels it, and then the prince corners her and put his nose to her neck and runs his thick, strong fingers all over her jaw and shoulders. The prince is insistent. He has to have her, she’s his mate, and she belongs at his side as his omega princess. She’s dazzled. For the first time ever, she feels as though she’s not weird and wrong, that she actually fits somewhere, that she belongs. She and the prince have an unfathomable connection, like nothing she’s ever experienced. Until she does experience it again. With her bodyguard. With the prince’s best friend. With the prince’s worst enemy. Her life is just finally getting good. She can’t ruin it now, but this attraction she feels to these other men… it’s impossible to ignore. RH omegaverse with mm action and complex pack dynamics.   AmazonKU

OBEYING BELIEFS (ARTEMIS UNIVERSITY BOOK 23) by Erin R Flynn

My name is Tamsin Vale, and I’m the future queen of Faerie. That’s right, I finally said it. No more being the heir or reminding people I didn’t agree to the job. Now I have and mostly because I think I’ll actually be a good queen. I have the right qualities, and I don’t let the wrong things distract me from what is important. Even if being queen comes with situations and duties not part of the role, but because I’m the most powerful magical wielder in two worlds. Though, I do bring some of that on myself. Like saving Mary Craftsman and any witch or warlock who might go over the edge because their species doesn’t cleanse the way fairies do. Just small things like that. I have help and guidance, everyone supporting me along with everything else I have to handle. So I’m not alone anymore handling too much, but at the end of the day, it all falls on me as the future queen. Queens get vacations and like sabbaticals, right? I’m just asking for a friend.     AmazonKU

SEX, BLOOD AND REAL ESTATE: OLD MISSION COVEN BOOK THREE by B A Stretke

Wyatt Grey needs something to change before he loses his mind. As the only son of Holden Grey, one of Eastport’s leading businessmen, you’d think Wyatt would have life made. He’s gone to the best business school, he’s made the necessary connections, but instead his father sticks him in a cubicle and won’t let him do more than open the mail. His coworkers see this and its open season on the boss’s “dumb” son. The more he gets brushed aside and tormented the more he just wants to cut the cord and find a new life somewhere far away from Holden Grey. Little does Wyatt know that fate is right around the corner, ready to push him into the waiting arms of one Samuel Cabot, one of the richest men in Eastport. As Wyatt gets caught up in the storm of lust and money, he finds that not everything is as it seems and if he’s willing to take a chance, true love is sure to follow. Samuel Cabot is ready for his Coven to make its mark. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)  Amazon     AB

IMMORTAL PLEASURES by V Castro

Hundreds of years ago, she was known as La Malinche: a Nahua woman who translated for the conquistador Cortés. In the centuries since, her name has gone down in infamy as a traitor. But no one ever found out what happened to La Malinche after Cortés destroyed her people. In the ashes of the empire, she was reborn as Malinalli, an immortal vampire. And she has become an avenger of conquered peoples, traveling the world to reclaim their stolen artifacts and return them to their homelands. But she has also been in search of something more, for this ancient vampire still has deeply human longings for pleasure and for love. When she arrives in Dublin in search of a pair of Aztec skulls—artifacts intimately connected to her own dark history—she finds something else: two men who satisfy her cravings in very different ways. For the first time she meets a mortal man—a horror novelist—who is not repelled by her strange condition but attracted by it. But there is also another man, an immortal like herself, who shares the darkness in her heart. Now Malinalli is on the most perilous adventure of all: a journey into her own desires.

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TO GAZE UPON WICKED GODS by Molly X Chang

Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before she was born and defeated the magic of her people with technologies unlike anything her world had ever seen. Blessed by Death, born with the ability to pull the life right out of mortal bodies, Ruying shouldn’t have to fear these foreign invaders, but she does. Especially because she wants to keep herself and her family safe. When Ruying’s Gift is discovered by an enemy prince, he offers her an impossible deal: If she becomes his private assassin and eliminates his political rivals—whose deaths he swears would be for the good of both their worlds and would protect her people from further brutalization—her family will never starve or suffer harm again. But to accept this bargain, she must use the powers she has always feared, powers that will shave years off her own existence. Can Ruying trust this prince, whose promises of a better world make her heart ache and whose smiles make her pulse beat faster? Are the evils of this agreement really in the service of a much greater good? Or will she betray her entire nation by protecting those she loves the most?

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CALLING OF LIGHT (SHAMANBORN SERIES BOOK THREE) by Lori M Lee

Sirscha has returned to Evewyn, only to discover that everyone believes she killed the queen and that she’s the new king’s Shadow. These rumors have made people fear her, but it’s not the rumors that concern her—it’s finding out what the Soulless is going to do next so she can finally destroy him. Everyone might believe she’s a monster, but Sirscha knows who the real evil is, and she refuses to let him destroy their world. Full of the danger, intrigue, fierce friendship, and incredible world building of the first two books in the Shamanborn trilogy, this final installment will delight readers of this popular series.

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RAPHAEL (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD BOOK 37) by Silvana G Sanchez

When a disastrous blind date leaves notorious angelic playboy Raphael falling for the devilish Helena, he’s shocked to learn she’s his sworn enemy Lucifer’s niece. Despite her engagement to another, their red-hot passion ignites into an unstoppable yet forbidden romance that could tear Heaven and Hell apart. But when fated souls unite, love has the power to change destiny itself.

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FASTLANDER FURY (FASTLANDERS BOOK ONE) by T S Joyce

Gunner Walker is on the run. He’s been trying desperately to escape the pull of Damon’s Mountains, but his out-of-control inner grizzly bear has tethered himself to the territory. His reputation is ruined, and he can’t blame his previous Crew for hating him—not after what he’s done. Only two things can quiet his mind, and they are both destructive—fighting, and riding his motorcycle at death-defying speeds. When he stumbles upon what is shaping up to be an abduction, he steps in to defend a stranger, but don’t get it twisted. He doesn’t like her. He just wants a fight with the man hunting her. Hallie Carter’s beauty doesn’t matter. Nope. Not at all. Or her quirky sense of humor, or the way she talks to him like he isn’t a demon. He’ll just keep telling himself that, and ignoring that a third thing has appeared in his life that can quiet the roaring grizzly inside of him… and that’s Hallie. Not only that, but when she calls him out for his destructive ways, he wants to listen instead of punishing her. There is immense value in a woman who can tame a beast. The more he gets to know her, however, the more he starts thinking she has a dark agenda when it comes to him. Hallie Carter is trying to fly under the radar. Her past has been hunting her down, but …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU     AB

THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF THE SECRETIVE SIREN (THE PORTLAND PARANORMAL DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK TWO) by  Heather B Harris and Jillene Dolbeare

Ok, so not much sex is going on. The closest I’ve gotten to some action is a date with Stan which ended in disaster. But with all the eye-candy walking around this small town, including the sexy vampire leader, Connor, I’m definitely re-thinking my ‘no dating’ rule. I don’t get the chance to do much about it though because some ruffians think it’s funny to break into the Grimes’ moonshine shop. It doesn’t take too long to identify the shifters responsible, but it opens up a whole can of worms. Inebriated worms, like the ones you find in tequila. The kids weren’t just drunk, they were high. High on a new kind of drug that’s washing into Portlock. Literally. We found bags of the stuff floating in the harbour and it quickly becomes clear that this drug is anything but recreational. It can make you high, or it can shut down your organs quicker than you can say ‘shotgun funeral’. We need to find the dealers and shut them down, before any more of our town gets hoodwinked by this powerful stuff. Oh, and there’s a small problem with the barrier. The barrier that keeps us all safe from the cryptid monster that lurks beyond its confines. That barrier. Rips have been appearing in it, and if it falls, we’re all doomed. An average day in Portlock then.    AmazonKU

KING OF FIRE AND FLAMES (COURTS OF THE STAR FAE REALMS BOOK TWO) by Juno Hart

LEAF: Trapped in the Sun Realm, I have no choice but to accept King Azarn’s offer and fight for a chance to survive. Only then can I turn my vengeful eye upon the fae who crushed my heart—the betrayer, Arrowyn Ramiel. When Arrow arrives at the Fire Court, I learn things might not be as they first seem. Old friends and new enemies’ allegiances aren’t clear, and I must unravel a tangled web of lies and decide if I can trust the Storm King again—not only with my life, but my heart, too.   AmazonKU

THE AMBASSADOR’S ANCHOR (THE DIESEL WAR SERIES BOOK THREE) by Mikea Howard

Karel is haunted by the memory of the man who stripped away her sanity. Sent away to the Alaskan wilderness by her pack Alpha, she struggles to build a new life free of her ex. As she establishes her place as an ambassador working to thwart the Animal Gang she finds herself growing closer to her new Beta. But every time she feels ready to take a step forward with him the ghost of her tormentor pushes her back. How can a dead werewolf stand in the way of her happiness? Baz, the Beta wolf for the McKinley pack, has been tasked to watch over a visiting ambassador who often seems locked in her own mind. Unable to suppress his need to care, protect, and even love her, he grapples to find the balance between his duty and his desires. With the Animal Gang moving closer into their territory he needs her to recognize her strengths. In order to dispel her insecurities, Baz will have to uncover her dark past. But is Karel’s mental suffering so deep that she’ll never be able to love him back?     AmazonKU

UNICORN MOON (VAMPIRE FOR HIRE BOOK 33) by J R Rain and Matthew S Cox

Samantha Moon figured her daughter’s birthday would be nice and normal, not usher in a magical apocalypse. Amid the frequent chaos in her life, Sam has learned to take comfort in the boring moments. She’s one of the few people who doesn’t mind a long day in the office. So when Paxton’s fourteenth birthday rolled around, she expected it would be cute, innocent and full of unicorn-themed stuff. An actual unicorn, though? Not so much. What’s an immortal psychic vampire to do when a creature of fable decides to crash in their backyard? Sam has no idea. However, it soon becomes apparent that the world as she knows it is not ready to handle the power of such a being. Problem is, Paxton’s new friend seems unable or unwilling to leave. Sam needs to figure out how to get the unicorn back where she came from before the world plunges into another dark age… and do it without breaking her daughter’s heart.   AmazonKU     AB

OCEAN ECHOES (SOULFUL SEAS DUET BOOK TWO) by Blake Black

They promised me everything. But when the tides turned and my true self surfaced, their promises washed away with the receding waves. I forced them to realize their mistake, made them see the truth, even if it meant drowning in my own heartache. Now, they’re sorry, begging for forgiveness. But I’m done with empty words and broken promises. I would have been happy to leave and never look back, but a rip current keeps pulling me toward them, to face the hurt. How can I trust them again after they rejected me so fiercely? ***OCEAN ECHOES is a medium burn, spicy ‘why choose’ paranormal romance.   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY PRINCE DADDY (FATED TO WOLF BOOK ONE) by Gertty Rudraw

VS Note: From MARCH 29.

In a fake marriage with an enemy, what’s the last thing you should do? Fall in love with him? Or carry his child? Unfortunately, in this game called marriage, I’ve done both. I fell for a man who loves to lie, a man who not only killed my brothers in war but also murdered me in love. He said, “You can’t refuse me, just like you can’t refuse our fate.” He said, “The days with you are the happiest in my life.” Just when I was about to fall, I heard him tell his fiancée, “I won’t marry her, never.” It was his promise to her and a reminder to me that my love was a mistake. He can never make up for that mistake, and he’ll never know about our secret baby.     AmazonKU

ROYALLY FATED (FATED LOVE, FATED WAR BOOK TWO) by Skye Wilson

I’m cursed to love my fated mate…My fated mate, Ayla, is a beautiful and gifted healer. She’s also dangerously cursed and a deadly risk to those closest to her. Especially me. With my power-hungry, cruel father, King DeLune, after us, I’m beginning to think I’m cursed too. My father will do anything to destroy me and win this war, including killing Ayla. Our only chance of survival is to escape to Verdana Isle, where Ayla is more determined than ever to find a way to break her curse so that we can claim each other. Meanwhile, I must do everything in my power to rally those around us to fight on our side. Except our enemies aren’t far behind, and it’s worse than I feared. The one who cursed Ayla is among them, and unless I can protect her, we may never get the chance to be together. But first I intend to make him curse the day he dared to threaten my fated mate.     AmazonKU

HUNT ME by Heather Hildenbrand

I’m at a bar trying to poison a mark like the professional I am when I see him. Straight from Tartarus, they say the shadow dragon called Legion has slayed entire armies single-handedly, and the intense way he looks at me suggests every rumor I’ve heard about him is true. I should be terrified. Instead, I’m drawn like a moth to a flame. The moment he touches me, everything changes. Suddenly, my skin is the poison. One touch is enough to kill a man, which is exactly what I do before I realize what Legion has done to me. I vow to make him pay. The pull I feel toward him is a beacon—or a leash—but he’s not the easy mark I expected. To my utter horror, I go from hunter to captive. If I want to earn my freedom, I’ll have to give him the one thing he demands: me.   AmazonKU

HEIR OF BROKEN KINGDOM BOOK TWO by Mads Rafferty

Delilah and Knox thought defeating the dark magic was the end. But fate, it seems, has a lot more planned for Delilah. Forced to return to the human lands ravished by evil and oppression, the golden princess must once again rise to the occasion—this time, to destroy her father. As they gather allies new and old to finally abolish his violent reign, they’ll discover that all they’ve ever known is no longer the truth…and that betrayal lingers closer than any of them imagined.   AmazonKU

Aunt Lavender is gearing up for the quest of a lifetime, while I’m settling into life in my newly renovated home and dreaming of long summer days spent on the lake. However, with the appearance of two old rivals in Winterspell and a harrowing premonition, our dreams fall into jeopardy.Selene has to prove herself right (naturally…), and before I know it, I’m chasing her furry behind smack dab into the middle of a cutthroat world of scheming adventure-seekers, who will do anything for their next big thrill. Let’s just hope she has an escape plan.   AmazonKU

HEALING HER LIONS: EMBRACING THE BOND by T D Edwards

Breeane is a human who craves a new start. She is tired of her family taking advantage of her giving heart. Her best friend, a bear shifter, suggests moving to fulfill her dream of opening a bakery. When she meets three men who claim she is their mate, she’s curious and tempted instead of afraid. Logan is a lion shifter who lived in a cage, hunted by humans for their sick games. When he is rescued, the shame that clings to him is difficult to shake off. He hides from his family, fearing they will feel the same until his brothers prove him wrong. Lucas is a fighter, and he’s angry. When his older brother disappeared for months without a trace, he coped with his pain with his fists. He feels every emotion deeply and will strive to fight for the bond with his brothers and their mate. Las is tired of cleaning up the mess his brother left behind and wants to be a family again. When he sees Breeane in his brother’s arms, he hopes for the first time that his wish will be realized but fears she won’t be able to accept three men with very different needs. Can Breeane heal the lions who had given up hope? Will the brothers come together to keep their mate safe from the ones who want to tear apart her future? They will have to throw away their pride and be the men who will give Breeane the love she has hoped for.     AmazonKU

CREATION’S CAPTIVE (BROKEN SOULS TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Melody Joanne

The day I started seeing ghosts – my life went to shit. Too bad the Fates don’t hand out gift receipts because respectfully, I’d like a refund. Unfortunately, those meddlesome hags aren’t even close to being done with me. A powerful, destructive creature is on the prowl and threatens the existence of the universe. The only way to stop the creature is with equal destructive power. That’s where I come in. Not that I have any kind of destructive power of my own. That would have been way too cool. Instead, I’ve been tasked with acting as a supernatural dog walker for an equally powerful creature. Of course, said creature happens to be my ex from a previous life. Yeah, it’s as messy as it sounds. He’s lost me once and will stop at nothing to possess me. To cap it off, we’re bound by a bond that makes me burn for him, even when I’m not sure I like the guy. I’m fine, totally fine. (I’m not fine).     AmazonKU

BABY’S FIRST HOWL (THE FIRST SHIFT BOOK ONE) by Letty Frame

One moment Maia Blake is a grieving fiancée, the next she’s got a plus sign on a pregnancy test. But just when she wraps her head around her new future, she uncovers something her fiancé, Ryan, hid from her. He was a werewolf, and their newborn daughter is one too. But that’s just the beginning of the chaos Maia finds herself in as she learns about the werewolf world. Maia finds herself the object of desire for four identical Alpha werewolves, each more possessive and growly than the last. Bound by destiny, they’re all fated to be hers. As Maia navigates her new reality, she’s drawn into a dangerous web of pack rivalries and family secrets. But the biggest threat is Ryan’s family and their desire for full custody. They doubt her ability to care for Phoebe since Maia is human. But Maia’s hiding a big secret of her own, that nobody—not even her new mates—can know about. She’s not just human, she’s also clairvoyant. Or at least, how else would she keep seeing the ghost of her dead fiancé? Torn between her new mates, the safety of her child, and the lingering pain of the past, Maia stands at a crossroads. Can she trust her new mates, protect her daughter, and uncover the truth behind Ryan’s death? Or will her revelations be the spark that reignites ancient feuds, plunging the packs into chaos once more?     AmazonKU

BETRAYED BY THE ALPHA (SPARKLE HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Lyra Atlas

The Alpha broke me. Now I’m supposed to be his mate for my pack’s sake. I was so eager to prove I’m not an outcast that I accidentally agreed to be his bride. I didn’t know that I’d be the mate of the Alpha who shattered my innocence. Neither did I know that my curvy body would soon grow big with his baby…I’ve been ridiculed for my curves all my life. So I found the strength to reinvent myself. But any reinventions melt away when things from the past are thrown right back in my face. Like the Alpha who betrayed my heart and now claims he owns my body. Like the mate who takes one look at me and decides that I’m his alone.  I told myself that I was over him. But here I am, trying and failing to resist his claim. My curves are practically shaking in his presence, embarrassing me with their need. My body is practically begging for his touch, humiliating me with its desire. And as my belly grows, I wonder…will the Alpha soon get tired of his willing, vulnerable toy? Or is he my fated mate?     AmazonKU

BOND AND MATE (THE RIFT) by Laura Wylde

Can one woman with a unique gift and four wolf-shifters save the world? If I thought flunking out of University was bad, getting kidnapped is far worse. And ending up in The Forbidden Forest with four men you hate? Yeah, that isn’t any better. Oh, and did I mention the little issue of the Rift—that tear in the fabric of reality that sucks people’s emotions and takes their lives? Somehow we’re supposed to deal with that too. But spending time with guys I love to hate shows me another side to them that I never dreamed possible. And the pressure is on to repair our broken relationships before we face our foe. Because when the battle comes, and it will come, these four wolf-shifters are gonna need me just as much as I need them. Will our mating bond be strong enough to survive the battle? And if it does, will it be strong enough to last a lifetime?     AmazonKU

CIDER HEX: THE HOMESTEADER HEARTH WITCH: BOOK TWO by Kat Healy

A grimoire hidden in the basement. A parasite ring devouring my magic.
Two covens and their hellhounds in a race to hunt me down.
You’d think with all that going on in a witch’s life, she’d have more important things to worry about than turning a profit at the farmers market festival, yet here I am. But hear me out, if my revitalized cider farm makes some money, that means my bills are paid, and if I’m not forced out of my farmhouse—which has been pretty good at keeping me hidden so far—I can focus my attention solely on unlocking the curse plaguing my family’s spell book. Pretty straightforward, right? Apparently not, because even though I’ve been diligent about keeping a low profile—besides occasionally flirting with that lumbersnack of a shifter, Arthur Greenwood—someone has a grudge against me and my cider business. With each attack, I’m forced to delve into the magic I left behind, the same magic that gives those covens and their hellhounds the means to track me. If Sawyer and I don’t find this rogue spellcaster quick and force them to lift their hex, I might not have a farm—or a grimoire—to save. Whatever the outcome, they picked the wrong hearth witch to mess with.     AmazonKU

KELPIE IN THE KENNEL: SOUL SEEKERCOZY  MYSTERY BOOK 12 by Courtney McFarlin

The spring thaw has finally arrived in Deadwood, and things have been quiet for Brynn Sullivan. Too quiet. With everything back to normal, well, as normal as things get for Brynn and Bernie, she’s starting to wonder if she’s lost her gifts. All that changes when a local couple approaches her with an interesting job… A job she’s not sure she’s qualified to tackle, but given the lack of work, she’s eager to take it on. Brynn’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, and she’s definitely not afraid of ghosts, but there is something very wrong in this house. It’s going to take all of her skills, and the help of her friends, to avoid getting swept away.     AmazonKU

PURCHASED (THE FAEBORNE BRIDES BOOK TWO) by Siren Crow

Kidnapped as a child and raised in the Tower, my life has been dedicated to becoming the deadliest, and most seductive assassin. My skills come with a price—my freedom. My mistress promises me that if I complete one last job. Seduce the Dragon Prince. I’ve taken down powerful men before, but they all pale in comparison to the rumored last dragon. Lianthore Faeborne saw me coming a mile away and with wealth and privilege on his side, my mistress wanted a hefty price tag for him to walk away with me. According to him, I’m his fated mate, but he doesn’t even know that I’m still on the job. I’ll pretend to be his fated mate if it’ll get him to trust me. With my freedom on the line, I have no choice. Yet, he’s nothing like how I was trained to see him. Even I can’t help but get lost in those blazing soft crimson eyes. Getting to know him is trouble; the deeper I fall for him, the harder it’ll be to betray the man I love.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S MYSTERY (SHIFTERS OF GREY RIDGE BOOK SIX) by Reece Barden

Chase Walker is a man on a mission. Convinced Grey Ridge is the home base for a criminal organisation, he plans to use his military experience and connections to help his sister’s escape from the men who’ve captured them. First, he has to get proof the Joneses are up to no good. Hayley and Leah think they’re in love and deliriously happy, Chase thinks they’ve been brainwashed. They won’t leave without a fight. Gathering the evidence he needs would be much easier if the local deputy, the beautiful but annoying as hell, Natalie Lennox, would get off her perfect backside to help him. Instead, she goes out of her way to hide the truth and he’s determined to find out why. When Chase, the local Luna’s, human and extremely bossy, older brother blows into town, hell bent on unearthing the secrets all shifters want to stay hidden, Natalie tries to keep him from getting close, both to her and the truth. But this is a man who never gives up. When things between them get too hot to handle, will Natalie be able to stay away? Or will she be the one to expose the town’s secrets, and things about Chase that even he doesn’t know.

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SHADOW DRAGON (SHIFTER AGENTS) by Lauren Esker

Sometimes you have to go through the darkness to find the light. Azarias Caine is the Shadow Dragon, utilizing his shadow-shifting power to travel instantly between patches of darkness. Secretive by necessity, he works alone, always has, and his personal life is a mess. Until a last-minute escape sends him somewhere truly unexpected: into a lonely shut-in’s bedroom closet. Gilly hasn’t left her house in years after a devastating accident left her with a paralyzing fear of the world outside … until a mysterious man stumbles out of nowhere and collapses on her floor. There’s danger right behind him, but he makes Gilly feel more alive than she has in years. And she can sense him coming alive, too, the ice-cold loner thawing just for her. A man who can go anywhere and a woman who can go nowhere just might be made for each other, if his past and hers don’t catch up to them first.     AmazonKU

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First Meeting Snippet: STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER New #SciFi Romance

Here’s a snippet from my brand new release STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER! The female main character Micki has gone to the planet to meet her billionaire partner for the celebrity show Interstellar Stars Dancing, which is going to take place on the cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. Micki works on the starship as a Comettes dancer. Josh has been on a business call and Micki has been looking around at his office decor while she waits.

The excerpt:

He terminated the call so abruptly Micki blinked. She tried to focus on the dreamy forestscape in front of her so it wouldn’t be obvious she’d been eavesdropping.

“Any time you’re done with your art appreciation tour of my office, we can get started, Ms. Allwell.” Josh’s voice was dry and when she turned to him, he was sitting with his fingers steepled, leaning back in his chair, completely at ease.

Micki took her time returning to the chair, although she was conscious of his gaze. Well, she was looking too so she couldn’t exactly complain. For a generational billionaire, Josh Benfield was built like a pro tisba player, all corded muscle and suppressed energy. His face was trideo star handsome although his expression right now was cold, and his hair was a thick shiny brown, longer than she would have expected. Micki had the urge to run her fingers through it and lectured herself sternly. The guy was definitely hot. And untouchable. He was a supernova and she was a tiny little Comette, finding her way through life as best she could. Taking her seat, she adopted a demure pose. “It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Benfield.”

“Josh. If we’re going to be dancing together for seven weeks, we’re not standing on formality. What do you have planned for us?”

She was amused but hardly surprised at his arrogance in assuming he’d survive every week’s elimination to make the finale. “Planned?”

“The contract I read was most specific regarding the fact the dancer in each celebrity team had the responsibility of choreographing the routines. I’m many things but a choreographer is way outside my scope.”

Nice of him to admit any shortcomings.  “Actually, I haven’t given it much thought as yet,” she said.

Now Josh frowned and the expression was epic. “This may be nothing but a frothy trideo entertainment for the Sectors masses,” he said in a cold tone, “But if I’m involved, I intend to do my best. I’m disappointed to hear you taking it so lightly.”

“And of course you want your charity to win.” She waited to see what he’d say. Based on what she’d read in her research a Benfield could give his charity a hundred times what the show was going to contribute and never even miss the credits. Pocket change for them. And the Benfield Family Foundation sponsored a number of charities Sectors-wide anyway.

“Of course.” He matched her smile.

“Do you dance?” Micki asked.

“In my circles it’s required to learn the basic social dances at an early age. There are always balls and events at which one will be expected to participate.”

Rising, Micki gestured at him. “Well, get up.”

“I beg your pardon?”

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“I need to see what I have to work with.” Micki held her breath to see if he’d comply but after a moment Josh left his chair and came to join her, standing close enough that his no doubt expensive cologne, mixed with a subtle scent of his own, intoxicated her and his warmth set off a corresponding warmth deep inside her core. I’m in trouble now. Oh this was bad, very bad. The man was affecting her more than any male she’d ever encountered before. Struggling to maintain her outward composure, she tugged him closer, put his arm around her waist and raised her hand into the correct dance position for one of the ancient social dances he’d hopefully been made to learn.

Automatically he clasped her hand and as she began to hum a basic tune, he pulled her against him and stepped off into the first moves of the dance. “I didn’t think we were allowed to dance together until production officially began,” he said, staring at her with his intense brown eyes. “Are we breaking the rules already?”

She shrugged. “Bending them slightly, maybe. No one would ever mistake this for a rehearsal hall and we’re not dressed for doing choreo.”

He twirled her into a turn, Micki instinctively following his strong lead, and then a few steps later a back bend, pulling her into frame again so quickly she nearly stepped on his foot.

Micki realized they’d stopped moving, although they remained locked together in front of his desk. She pulled away and instantly he released her.

“What’s your verdict?” he asked with a grin, seating himself on the edge of the desk. “Do I meet your no doubt exacting standards?”

VS: Have you booked your Star Cruise yet?

STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER 

Micki Allwell is a Comettes dancer aboard the luxurious interstellar cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. She’s offered the opportunity to take part in a celebrity dance contest to be held on the ship but her partner is a billionaire without dance experience or much interest in the contest, which his powerful family has pressured him to enter for their own reasons. Josh Benfield has a galaxy of business deals going on every hour of the day, all over the Sectors. He has no time

for dancing but his professional partner is an intriguing woman who insists he take the competition seriously. He knows she has secrets and he’s intrigued. The intimacy of partnering in dance sparks a romance between the two of them but how long can it last? Will seven weeks of competition in close quarters aboard the ship be enough to make Micki and Josh permanent partners? Or will the stark differences in their lives and pasts lead to heartbreak? And who is going to take home the trophy? This 54K word novel is the latest in the Star Cruise series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet?

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Why I Wrote STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER

VS: My brand new book STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER, which is just going live on the various ebook platforms, is actually the sequel to STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER, although they can be read as standalones. Micki, the main female character in the new book, was a supporting character in the older title.

So to set the stage a bit for the NEW book, here’s why I wrote the older title. Next week I’ll do a post with more detail on why I wrote the new book:

I love going back to revisit my interstellar cruise liner, the Nebula Zephyr as the ship cruises through the futuristic human civilization known as The Sectors.  I’ve written a number of books and novellas centered on events aboard the ship now and find the whole cruise setup lends itself to telling a good scifi romance adventure tale. Readers new to my world don’t need to know a lot of backstory to enjoy the events, and for those who have read others in the series, it’s a nice return to see some favorite characters (I hope!).

Art by Nyssa Juneau

I started with the concept of the pet because that drove my plot for the original book because it was to be part of the Pets in Space 3 anthology (no lnoger available). For some reason I kept seeing a mental picture of a Siamese cat, but with a third eye. I thought a Siamese cat would be fairly easy and interesting for our talented artist Nyssa Juneau to turn into an alien feline. But I’ve done a cat and a catlike alien before although Midorri, the alien pet in several older titles actually is kind of a cross between a red panda and a tribble who acts like a cat. So I wanted something very different and I started thinking about what if the cat wasn’t actually a real animal at all? I ended up making F’rrh a ‘jenfellini’, which is something like a genie, living in a beautiful lacquered box. Visualize the gorgeous painted boxes that come from Russia.

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Then, the tenuous link to Russia reminded me of the whole tragic story of the last Tsar and his family, and how they were murdered but for years rumors persisted one of the children might have survived. Various individuals claimed to be ‘Anastasia’ or another of the siblings, and of course there have been movies and plays written with that theme. I always flash back to the version with Yul Brynner (such an intense actor) and Ingrid Bergman because that movie was one of my mother’s favorites and also left the answer to the question of “Is she or is she not Anastasia?” somewhat open at the end. My daughters loved the animated fantasy version of the tale, with the voices of Meg Ryan and John Cusack, when they were growing up.

So I had the heroine – a possible princess on the run – but how could she fit into the Nebula Zephyr? Since the hero would be one of the former Special Forces soldiers who make up the ship’s security force, I had to be able to make the two interact and fall in love in a situation fraught with danger and suspicion.

I’ve wanted to do a story about the Comettes dance troupe which performs aboard the cruise liners since I wrote my very first published scifi romance, Wreck of the Nebula Dream (a sister ship of sorts to the one I write about nowadays). Dancing is a skill a maybe princess might have at a high level, right? So let her be a new member of the dancers….throw in a fabulous jewel and we have the story!

Micki, the FMC of the new book, helped Tassia with the audition and has been a really good friend to her ever since, so she definitely deserves her own book.

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER

Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.

Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?

And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist?

As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.

A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…

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New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 10

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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ALIEN TRAITOR’S ANCIENT QUEEN (DRACONIAN WARRIORS BOOK 18) by Miranda Martin

Jolene – Trapped in stasis for ages, I emerged as the ancient fire-haired queen, tasked with turning the tides of battle. Among my Draconian brethren, only Harok truly understood me, igniting a passion that burned brighter than the stars. But when he betrayed me at my weakest moment, I couldn’t bear to look at him, let alone forgive him. Harok – 
Escaping the clutches of a parasite-infested queen, I swore off mates until the fire-haired ancient Queen Jolene thawed my cold heart. I couldn’t resist her smile and admiration. But to keep her safe, I betrayed her, disobeying commands and risking rejection by my queen and fellow warriors. Yet, I can’t regret it, as keeping her safe overrode my every thought of self-preservation. Now, caught between loyalty and desire, we embark on a journey of redemption and forgiveness. Can love conquer the shadows of betrayal, or will the scars of the past tear us apart? In this gripping tale, the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance as we navigate the treacherous path to redemption.     Amazon

STEALING CAPTIVITY: HUMAN PETS OF TALIN BOOK SIX by RK Munin

Admiral Ignatias – Unable to find a human pet of his own, disheartened and lonely, Admiral Ignatias agrees to inspect a Talin colonial planet on the fringes of the Empire for the Committee of Pet Welfare. If he can’t have a pet of his own, then he wants to make sure his fellow Talins are taking good care of their pets. Arriving early and sneaking down to the planet, he witnesses many shocking sights. Not only are there far more humans on the colony than registered with the Committee, but the humans are running loose all over the place without proper guidance or even collars. Then he sees something so much worse—humans laboring! The Talins of Sorana colony are perpetrating acts of reprehensible abuse. Humans need to be sheltered and coddled. They’re far too delicate to be doing many of the things he observes. When he finds a woman in ragged clothes, sweating, and wrestling with an auto-planter by herself, he snaps. With no real plan he grabs her…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

CASE STUDIES: INTERSPECIES BONDING (LUNAR BASE EXPERIMENTS BOOK THREE) by Talia Rhea

Data File: Lunar Base Experiments Case Study: 3 Intro: For your consideration, we the research team of the Lunar Base present our findings for the mating of the kreecharma Vigo 773-2695-1132682 and the human Jennifer-Anne ‘Jeanie’ Wainright. Data Summary:
-Subject One: “Mating is a barbaric practice. It’s backwards and unnecessary in this modern day. It’s better for everyone if its irradicated. She’s a challenge. But one I can master. I agreed to let her try to seduce me because I know I can resist her, and I can use her for my research. I have to do it for Her. She has no idea the danger she flirts by trying to claim me. I won’t hurt her. So, once I have what I need, I’ll be able to let her go. Her kisses won’t deter me, no matter how good they are. I can have just one more. It doesn’t mean I’ve lost. I’m still in control. It’s just one more.” -Subject Two: “An alien mate? Er, yes, please! Are you kidding?! I’ve been dying for this for years!…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE CASE OF THE COSMIC CORPSE (QUERA VALISE SPACE BARISTA MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Sara Bourgeois

My name is Quera Valise, and as a barista aboard the U.S.S. Neptune, I thought I was living the dream. Sure, slinging coffee for intergalactic diplomats and explorers lightyears from home wasn’t glamorous, but the Neptune was my whole world. Not the planet, the ship. It can be confusing, but you’ll get used to it. I work in one of this ship’s coffee shops. That’s right, I made it all the way off Planet Earth… to work as a barista. Anyway, the Neptune has anything you could ever want, literally. It’s like an entire small town hurtling through space at speeds of… I don’t actually know. Again, barista. But I can make you a white chocolate mocha so good it will make you forget your name. I get to travel to places most people only dreamed of going. Life was pretty good.
Until I stumbled over a body one night while I took out the shop’s trash. Lucky for me, it was my…(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

GOLD! by Fyn Alexander

The year is 3,550. Fifteen hundred years ago, Earth became a very dark place to live. A cabal of evil men was attempting to make the population into Serfs ruled over by the cabal. Five families decided to leave Earth and find a distant planet to begin again. A group of pioneers traveled to Pleione in the Pleiades star cluster, but the original intention of a utopia soon disintegrated into a world not much better than Earth. The basis of the new system is run like the ancient Roman Republic with a strict caste system. Fifteen hundred years later, the pioneering five families rule the planet with an iron grip. This is the world in which Jericho Goldsmith, a man from one of the five elite families, and Tenzin Fenn, a Serf sold into slavery by his family, meet and fall in love. But can the two men forge a loving relationship and remain together when they come from such disparate backgrounds and everyone is against them?

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REBEL MINE (INTERSTELLAR PORTALS BOOK THREE) by Jinx Layne

Shawna – I never should have dared Leah to take that treacherous hike in Kauai. Now my best friend’s gone and the weight of my guilt is drowning me. That’s why I know it’s karma when a sudden downpour sweeps me out to sea during a swim near her final resting place. And after finding myself on an alien shore, it only gets worse. Because the frightening group of creatures that capture me are definitely not human.Ever wonder what would happen if you crossed a man with a big leafy plant? Well, it’s these guys. And from the way they’re leering at me, I’m the score of the century. So why is their leader — towering and majestic, with abs that could grind diamonds — dead set on protecting me? And why does he stir a heat within me like no human man? Gar’ek – The human female is an opportunity — one who can sway the tides of power for my clan. Yet, as I vow to shield her, my ambitions blur. A primal need to please her, satisfy her, and drive her wild with desire consumes me. I’ve never been one to trust destiny, but the future I yearn for is in her eyes. Will my plans hold once I take her as more than leverage, claiming her as mine?

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RESPITE, VARIANT – 7: A DARK GENETIC MANIPULATION ROMANCE by Sandra R Neeley

Things don’t play out in Alliance quite the way they do in the rest of the world. That’s because most of the people in Alliance are not human — they’re Variant. A species of elite soldier forcibly created by the government in an effort to create the perfect warrior, the perfect weapon. Finally liberated, the Variant people live in their own community — Alliance — where they are free to be themselves. Which means their instincts are free to rule. Which instincts? Well, they’re predators, so it could be anything. Law, who’s the face of the Variant, the liaison between all governmental agencies and the Variant people as a whole, is the epitome of reason, calm, control, and dependability. Except for the indisputable manipulation he’s gone to in order to bring his mate to Alliance and keep her there. It’s no wonder she’s mistrusting now, leaving Alliance and Law far behind the first chance she gets. She’s forgotten one thing, though… Law is not human. Now he’s thrown his carefully constructed reputation out the window and has become the hunter, succumbing to the addictive need of having his mate within reach. He will not stop until he finds her and brings her screaming all the way back to Alliance, if that’s what it takes. And then there’s Vicious, cursed to live what remains of his life in…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

CAPTIVE (PRIMARL PLANET) by Loki Renard

I am more than an alien alpha’s captive. I am the personal possession of a saurian executioner. Avel is massive, dominant, and more than capable of handling his human prisoner. He has a complete mastery of the sky, the city – and me. I have been out of control for years. Operating well beyond the bounds of any law, I have roamed the universe striking fear into those I encounter. But Avel is not afraid of me. My attempts to escape are met with punishment. My inevitable rebellion is not tolerated. I am shown his true nature, and in doing so, I discover my own. I am trained into obedience. I am made softer, sweeter, and happier. And when I am captured? That is when my saurian master shows his full capacity for cold, cruel revenge. You touch me? You will beg to die.     AmazonKU

SECRET DAUGHTER FOR THE ALIEN WARRIOR (KALEIDIAN WARRIORS DADS) by Athena Storm

A Kaleidian soldier captured my heart. And left me with an unexpected gift goodbye. Garet finds me, lost and wondering a perilous jungle. He saves me. And then claims me as his. That decision changes our lives. 
When he disappears unexpectedly, it breaks my heart. I didn’t expect to want him the way I do. Nor was I expecting to be forced to move lightyears away…Or to find out I’m pregnant. Without him, I’m lost. Yet, I’m forced to survive. My baby needs me. But my heart needs him. He’s my mate, the owner of my soul. And the father of our baby.   AmazonKU

AT MY ALIEN BOSS’S SERVICE (THE ALIEN’S CONCUBINES BOOK THREE) by  N R Star

Ashley fantasizes about Marcus all the time. This sexy older man isn’t just attractive. He’s also been a big influence on her life. She’s the overnight manager at his hotel, and that lets her do all of her college studies. He even lets her have the manager apartment there because she can’t afford the dorms. She’s had a crush on him for a long time and it only gets stronger when two men try to rob the place and Marcus defends her in ways that seem impossible. Those ways would be impossible for a normal human being. Marcus isn’t a normal human being, though. He’s an alien who has escaped from Varis, a dying planet. There are a few hundred Varisians on Earth and they’re facing extinction unless they can have young. The survival of the Varisian race is dependent on human women, and it becomes the duty of every Varisian man to find a concubine who will bear young. And Marcus just saved a very beautiful, very nubile, very fertile young woman from two thugs. But Marcus can’t think of her as nothing more than a womb. She’s not the only one who has fantasized about a relationship. He knows he can’t put a baby inside of her until he tells her everything. But if she knows the truth, will she still want him?     AmazonKU

ALIEN MINOTAUR’S STOWAWAY MATE (MINOTAURS NEED MATES BOOK TWO) by Nell Carroll

He’s my Knight-in-Shining-Horns – I was hiding from my ex in the spaceport when I passed out in a pile of shipping crates. Next thing I know, I’m locking eyes with a unit of a male with horns, hooves, and a tail. Space Minotaur wasn’t on my bingo card this year. Sorry, Tauri. Forgive the confusion. Apparently, I’m on their ship scooting away from Earth as fast as the engines can take us. They don’t want me on board, messing up their plans. Big same. But it’s here or Earth… and Earth isn’t safe for me. Barax, their security officer, offers me a way to stay. I pretend to be his mate. That keeps me safe from Earth and keeps him compliant with his government. I get four months of safety. Barax gives me my own cabin, helps me navigate their technology, and is the perfect gentleman. He’s the best mate in-name-only I could ask for, but I want more. I want to feel his strong arms around me. I want to see if he looks as good out of those tight exercise pants as he does in them. Suddenly, I have a thing for guys with horns and tails. After all… Minotaurs need mates.     AmazonKU

ERASE ME (TIME AND TIDE SERIES BOOK TWO) by May McGoldrick and Jan Coffey

In the sun-soaked streets of a California beach town, two strangers’ paths collide, sparking an unexpected and fiery connection. Brought together by chance, they quickly discover that fate has a twisted sense of humor. And their entanglement is far from your typical love story. Both harbor secrets, lead double lives, and are on missions of paramount importance, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle of wits and wills. Far from the conventional star-crossed lovers, Avalie and Reed are covert agents, each possessing the power to alter the course of history. Sparks ignite with every moment they share, yet their hearts and loyalties are divided. They find themselves ensnared in a whirlwind of deception, and their missions pit them against each other. Trapped in a perilous game of cat and mouse, trust is scarce, and betrayal lurks around every corner. As they race against time and each other, their emotions intensify, blurring the lines between duty and desire. Will they follow their hearts, risking everything they’ve ever known, or will they remain loyal to the orders that bind them? Can love conquer all, or will loyalty to their missions tear them asunder?

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THE KISS COUNTDOWN by Etta Easton

VS Note: SFR-adjacent. I liked the concept! And the cute cover…

Risk-averse event planner Amerie Price is jobless, newly single, and about to lose her apartment. With no choice but to gamble on her shaky start-up, the last thing she needed was to run into her smug ex and his new, less complicated girlfriend at Amerie’s favorite coffee shop. Panicked, she pretends to be dating the annoyingly sexy man she met by spilling Americano all over his abs. He plays along—for a price. Half the single men in Houston claim to be astronauts, but Vincent Rogers turns out to be the real deal. What started as a one-off lie morphs into a plan: for the three months leading up to his mission, Amerie will play Vincent’s doting partner in front of his loving but overly invested family. In exchange, she gets a rent-free room in his house and can put every penny toward her struggling business. What Amerie doesn’t plan for is Vincent’s gravitational pull. While her mind tells her a future with this astronaut is too unpredictable, her heart says he’s exactly what she needs. As their time together counts down, Amerie must decide if she’ll settle for the safe life—or shoot for the stars.

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THE PRINCESS AND THE SPY (PRINCESS GRIZEL BOOK FIVE) by Peter Rhodan

VS Note: I read a number of reviews for book one in the series and I get the impression these books are more scifi than romance but definitely with romantic elements. The sample for this book starts with a LOT of telling of backstory.

While his sister is off in deep space, Prince Lucas has found his one true love. The course of love never runs smoothly, not even for a Prince, and there are a few not-so-small obstacles to overcome. Firstly, the two of them are serving on the same ship, and the Imperial Navy has a strict no-fraternization policy. That’s an easy one to overcome, Lucas uses his influence to have her transferred off the ship and manages to upset his love interest in the process. Then there’s the problems with Imperial Security, terrorists interrupting a romantic getaway, and the biggest of all, the fact that she’s a foreign spy! And he thought Gizel led an interesting life!     AmazonKU

************************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!***************************************

Veronica’s Note (2016): I was excited when Linnea Sinclair invited me to contribute a story to Dealer’s Choice…Who could refuse a chance to be in an anthology with one of the scifi romance greats? The story had to revolve around a casino and although I have a gaming establishment on the ‘A’ deck of the Nebula Zephyr from the STAR CRUISE series, the story that came to mind was a play on the Old West tropes. A gunslinger rides into town, gets involved with the local troubles despite his best intentions, and ends up defending the dance hall girl. Or in this case, the retired Special Forces operator heading home gets stranded on a remote space station, gets involved with the local miners’ troubles and…yup, there’s a dance hall girl!

2024: This is also the first time I mentioned the generational billionaire Kumisarc family and there’s a member of the family in my next book STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER, which will be out this April.

VS: This short story plus a Star Cruise novella and two other Star Cruise short stories are available in this volume:

STAR CRUISE A NOVELLA: STOWAWAY with Star Cruise Rescue and Golden Token Short Stories. 

In this volume I’ve gathered three stories set in the Sectors which have previously only been available in anthologies (which are no longer on sale), plus a bonus Sectors short holiday story that I originally wrote for my blog. Star Cruise: Stowaway: A novella of 22K words, previously in the first Pets in Space™ anthology. Cargo Master Owen Embersson is shocked when the Nebula Zephyr’s ship’s cat and her alien sidekick, Midorri, alert him to the presence of a stowaway. He has no idea of the dangerous complications to come nor does he anticipate falling hard for the woman whose life he now holds in his hands. Life aboard the Nebula Zephyr has just become more interesting – and deadly.

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*****************************OKAY, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOK  (because my own books pay my bills) AND A BIG THANK YOU IF YOU ALREADY HAVE! AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

WED TO THE GARGOYLE  by Eden Ember

Evie stood before the gargoyle, the stone monster who became her husdand with plans of escaping as soon as she could. Doing her duty, Evie agreed to the blood test at the marriage temple. The gargoyle stared at her with cold eyes, agreeing to marry a human as a part of his duty. Neither were prepared for the union as husband and wife. Would they bridge the chasm between humans and monsters and make a life? Or would they find their paths going in different directions?   AmazonKU

TO IGNIRE A PYRITE SPIRIT by Callie Pey

Where there is smoke. . . there is always fire. For more than a century, dragons ruled the skies without excitement or fear. That instantly changes when a shadow appears from a world beyond with a deal too enticing to ignore. Aedan and his mages seek shelter in exchange for a bonding ritual of the dragon’s golden king, Eldates, to their beautiful high priestess. But everything is not as it seems. Captivated by Cenara, Valk refuses to lose the chance to claim her for himself. As he makes each move, he becomes further tangled in her enchantments, revealing a side of himself he’d not known before. Pyrite might not be gold, but those sun-kissed eyes stalk him all the same. As more of her secrets come out, all of his morals are called into question. To love the mage would mean turning his back on his family. With everyone around Valk demanding action, he’s left with only one decision to make: confront what he thinks might be genuinely evil or surrender himself to their plans. Is love worth Valk’s soul if it ignites his spirit?     Amazon

MIDNIGHT HEALING AND HIJINX (COUGARS AND CAULDRONS BOOK FIVE) by Jennifer L Hart

When a celebrity gets injured at the bed and breakfast where Samantha Sinclair works, she responds instinctively and heals the wounded party. When her magic is captured on video word of the healer’s retreat on the Outer Banks spreads. Health-seeking tourists flock to the B&B, ruining the tranquil vibe of the community for aging witches and shifters. Sam can’t heal all of them without becoming overwhelmed. But the white witch has put more in danger than their peace of mind. A deadly assassin has awakened. His only job is to keep magic a secret from the mortal world by punishing the one who exposed the magical community. Can Sam and her cougars find a way out of this mess? Or will one act of mercy cost them everything?     AmazonKU

WORTHY PROMISES (D’VAIRE, BOOK 41) by Jessamyn Kingley

Duke Argent Worthington D’Vairedraconis knows loneliness. For a century, his father confined him in a rambling old home. Decades have passed since he left his father’s court, and Worth has blossomed under the D’Vaire roof. But scars remain. Worth abhors the quiet and hates being alone. Although he once questioned Fate’s methods, he now yearns wholeheartedly for the other half of his soul. At nineteen, Oliver Toivonen is handed the reins of his father’s fortune—or lack thereof. His parents are obsessed with wealth, prestige, and making the right social connections. They blame Oliver, not their lavish spending, when he must sell off the estate. Over a century and a half later, his folks are killed in a car accident and Oliver is left to raise the seven-year-old brother he barely knows. In an expansive garden in the middle of Las Vegas, Worth and Oliver meet. Sparks fly immediately, and their beasts are ready to pursue each other relentlessly. Oliver must be pragmatic for his brother’s sake. But he is unwilling to ignore his heart. As Worth and Oliver negotiate their future, Fate tosses a few surprises at the D’Vaires. Oliver and Worth must make sure nothing gets in their way.   AmazonKU

DATING A SNOW GODDESS (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK FOUR) by Laura Greenwood

Will getting snowed in with a Norse goddess lead to love? Skadi loves nothing more than living a quiet life on her mountain, doing all the things a normal goddess of the hunt and snow would do. Until her peace is interrupted. Erik never planned on getting trapped on a mountain, but when he gets stuck on his way back to his hometown, he finds himself seeking shelter with the most enchanting woman he’s ever met. With the storm worsening, and no way off the mountain, the two of them are trapped in Skadi’s cabin until it clears. Could that lead to something neither of them expected to find amidst the snow?

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THE MANTICORE’S MATE (MATED TO THE MONSTER) by Andie Fenichel

Leona – I thought I could handle it, but I was wrong. My ex just married my sister at a fancy hotel in upstate New York. The party is just getting going when I reach the last of my strength. I can’t take it anymore. With no idea where to go, I run into the woods, hoping to catch my breath. In my panicked state, I get off the hiking trail and lose my way. The music is so far away, I’m not even sure what direction it’s coming from. That’s when I see a lion. I must have lost my mind because there are no lions in New York. My instinct says to run, but there’s something in his eyes that’s almost human. I see pain and hopelessness, and in that moment, I can relate to this beast. Thinking he must be injured, I carefully draw close enough to see there’s an injection dart protruding from his chest. I might lose an arm for my troubles, but I move in and pull the needle.
Cade – At first, I imagined the beautiful brunette running toward me was a woodland sprite. I’ve been stuck in my manticore form for too long. Soon I’ll lose my humanity completely…. (more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

SATYR’S MATE (MATED TO THE MONSTER) by Maggie Mayhem

The plan was simple: pretend to be my sister and attend the Monsters & Magic Charity Gala in her stead. I score a fancy meal, and she gets to dodge the fortune teller’s prediction that she’ll meet her future husband at the event and be tied down forever. Win-win. Easy, peasy. Everything goes smoothly until a rogue spell goes off, and a smoking hot satyr comes to my rescue. When I wake up the next morning in my birthday suit beside my very well, um…equipped…hero, he immediately starts professing his undying love. I freak out and book it. But now, Shane is all I can think about. I keep imagining him everywhere, even in between the bookshelves at work. Wait a minute…Shane really is in my library. And he claims I’m his mate! The sexy, possessive monster promises me forever, but will he still want me when the wayward love spell wears off.   AmazonKU

BONDED BEYOND BELIEF (MATED TO THE MONSTER) by Ember Davis

CREW – I’ve never been the lovestruck male waiting around for the hand that fate has dealt to bring me my mate. That doesn’t mean I didn’t want to find the other half of my soul because I did. The more years that have passed, while I witness more of my packmates finding their mates, loneliness has become a bitter pill to swallow. I have learned to rule as the Alpha of Golden Summit without a Luna by my side just fine. Now, I’m not sure I need my mate. Maybe my pack and I are better off without her. Or maybe she doesn’t exist at all. My heart has become hardened to the idea of a mate; there’s no reason to stop sampling the she-wolves who throw themselves at me. I never expected that my little sister coming home during her spring break from college would bring my mate right to my door. If that isn’t enough, Elodie is a human who has no idea that she’s mine or about the existence of shifters. How can she become my Luna? Should I accept her or resist the mate bond out of spite? Did the Moon Goddess get this wrong or is she testing me? ELODIE – Until I met Tilly in college, I didn’t understand true friendship. I’ve been alone for so long and trying to find my way in the world. Tilly showed me what it means to have a sister, even if we aren’t blood related. She let me get away with refusing to go back to her home with her for a while, but she won’t be put off this time. Meeting Crew, Tilly’s brother, makes me feel things I’ve never experienced before. There’s a pull…(more blueb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

MERCHANT WITCH by K L Noone

Sometimes heroic swordsmen need money. So Aric and his half-fairy partner Emrys have accepted a job protecting a wealthy cloth merchant’s caravan. But the job’s more complicated than it seems. Em’s fairy father is hunting them, and Em’s trying not to draw attention by using magic. Their client, Lady Caris, has demanded that Em stay in a simple single-gendered human form and not shapeshift — and Aric can see his partner growing more uncomfortable day by day. On top of that, their client’s hiding a magical secret … and a dangerous enemy.

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TEMPTING RAVEN by Jessica Sorensen

was an ordinary vampire until Fate selected me as the new vampire queen. And Fate has a twisted sense of humor because it declared my sworn enemy, Rhyland Midnitegale, as the king. I’m not thrilled about the ruling, but if I don’t step up to my title, the chaos, rebellions, and murders taking over the vampire world will only worsen. So I accept the position, but I secretly hope Fate will change its mind. Being queen comes with many rules that bind my heart and soul to Rhyland in ways I never imagined. And I have to trust Kingsley, Rhyland’s twin brother and my sworn protector. If I don’t, my life will be in danger, and the entire vampire kingdom will suffer. But the brothers aren’t who they appear to be, and all of the tormenting they’ve done to me over the years may be for a bigger reason. I also discover that I’m bound by an ancient curse driven by madness, love, and betrayal.     AmazonKU

THE BELOVED (BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD BOOK 22) by J R Ward

Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness…and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire’s horrific origins. Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose—and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one—not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well and following Nate’s deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with. When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren’t the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, though Nalla knows her sire will never accept him—and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his own immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire, what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion—even in the Fade.

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A PROMISE OF PERIDOT (THE SACRED STONES BOOK TWO) by Kate Golden

Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren’s Bay. Still reeling from the loss of her mother and the shock of her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood. But Kane’s presence is unavoidable as he leads Arwen and her friends on an expedition to recover the Blade of the Sun—a legendary weapon with the power to kill tyrannical Fae King Lazarus. Their uneasy truce proves difficult to maintain, as Arwen battles her unresolved feelings, and Kane is willing to become darkness itself to protect her. Arwen knows failure to fulfill the prophecy will seal both her own fate as well as the fates of those she loves most. But as Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, her resolve is tested in ways she never could have foreseen.

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I AIN’T LYIN’ (GSC IN LOVE BOOK THREE) by Katy Manz

Omega Lion shifter Leo woke up with no memory of the night before. And to the body of his ex laying in a puddle of blood in his bathroom. Alpha Dragon found his fated mate. Unfortunately, is the shifter he is meant to bring in for a crime.     AmazonKU

DAD BOD WOLF SHIFTER by Bella Blair

Will she still want me once she finds out who I truly am? PEPPER: A handsome new neighbor moves in next door, together with his adorable twin sons, arousing my curiosity and other… feelings in me. Strangely though he seems to hate me, even before we actually meet. Which is too bad, because my daughter Tiff is just as taken with his sons as me.
Things get even stranger when suddenly two wolf cups appear in my backyard and Tiff begs me to keep them. GAVIN: A new town, a new start, a new life. That’s what I wanted, but my gorgeous neighbor is destroying the peace of mind I had hoped to find. I wanted to give my sons a chance for a normal life, where all three of us can let our dark secrets out without fear of repercussions or prejudice. How was I supposed to know that next door was the home of the most delectable woman I had ever met? Destroying all the peace I was looking for. It doesn’t help that my sons seem to adore her and her young daughter. But how can we be friends or have a relationship when I need to keep our secret hidden? The world might know that shifters are real and live among them, but that doesn’t mean they have fully accepted us yet.   AmazonKU

DAD BOD DRAGON by Ava Ross

I’ve fallen for a grumpy dad bod dragon shifter—who’s also my boss. When my old boss makes unreasonable demands, I quit. Now my rent’s overdue and my cupboard’s bare. Blackballed by her, no one will hire me. That’s when I spy a nanny position in my old hometown. Moving back home feels like a failure, but the salary’s amazing. Hired, I move into the owner’s castle (really, a castle!), determined to show love to Kuunik’s wounded and incredibly sad daughter, Livy. In no time, Livy and I are besties. As for my hot dad bod physicist boss, Kuunik? He’s grumpy, compelling, and if he didn’t insist I follow some rather mysterious rules, I’d be all over him. Rule #1: Stay in my room after dark. Weird, but okay. Rule #2: Don’t fall in love with him. Conceited much?! But something odd is going on at Kuunik’s castle, so I break rule number one and walk the castle parapet at night, where I see an enormous bird swoop above the forest. I swear the “bird” shot fire into the sky. As for his second rule, I’m quickly a goner. Behind his snarls, Kuunik hides a sweet side that makes me crave him like no other. But he’s as mysterious as his castle, and if I don’t figure both of them out, I’ll wind up with a broken heart.     AmazonKU

SHIFTER CEO (HEARTS OF STONE BOOK FIVE) by C D Gorri

Andres Steele, CEO of Steele Industries, knows what his Pack is saying about him. The Alpha doesn’t care that they call him the hardhearted head of the wood processing company he inherited from his father. He’s proved himself repeatedly as both Alpha and CEO. His innovations increased overall revenue by eighteen percent, and since he took the reins of the Steele Pack, there have been no major incidents. Still, his people don’t trust him, and Andres needs them to. His Wolf demands it.
Good thing his buddy, and former special ops team member, has a solution. On his advice, the Alpha hires an image consultant to help improve his overall appeal. Daria Graves is an independent woman just starting out with her own consulting firm, and she needs every recommendation she can get. Andres doesn’t know what to make of the curvy she-Wolf when he first sees her, but his Wolf has a few ideas. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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DAMIEN: PARANORMAL COUNCIL ENFORCERS BOOK 11 by Taylor Rylan

Damien Ashburn spent over a century traveling the shifter realm, searching for something unknown after he was banished from his realm by his creator and master. Without a purpose, the hellhound never stayed in place until he was suddenly drawn to a mountaintop in Montana. There, he found not only another hellhound but a purpose: the Paranormal Council. Ledger Murphy’s life came to a screeching halt when his missing brother called him terrified. After months of searching for him in a South American jungle, Ledger encounters a group that will throw his already upturned life into a spiraling spin—he just doesn’t know it yet. Ledger immediately recognizes Damien as his mate, but he’s not so sure he even likes the hellhound after he ran off and left stranded in the jungle. True, he was chasing some unknown being, but still. With the help of another hellhound couple, can the pair work things out? Or will they continue to growl at one another?     AmazonKU

CAPTURE ME IN MOONLIGHT (DOOMSDAY BRETHREN BOOK TWO) by Shayla Black

I crave her like no other…but touching her could destroy us both. Ronan – For thousands of years, the Wolvsey wizards have been cursed never to know their fated mate. Then I see her. A beauty with a bruised heart. A human who’s not supposed to know about our world. She’s off-limits, yet I’m obsessed. I shouldn’t want to share everything with her. Given my manwhore reputation, she’ll never trust me. And if I give in, she’ll die.
Kari – For two years, I’ve ached for the enigmatic stranger who watches me possessively every night, then leaves with another woman. He’s not mine, and after my ex, I swore I’d never fall again. And if I give in, he’ll break my heart. There’s no place for us—in his world or mine. Yet our spark burns too hot to resist. And when a terrifying dark wizard threatens everything, we must band together…or we won’t survive.

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BEERS, BEARS AND BETRAYAL (THE LONELY TAVERN BOOK FOUR) by Harmony Raines

Bear shifter Calvin thought his future lay in the World Beyond. But he was wrong. So, when he gets a cryptic message about his best friend’s engagement party, he heads back to his hometown of Wishing Moon Bay. How could Calvin have missed the signs that his best friend had met the woman of his dreams, fallen in love, and proposed? Sure, it was a whirlwind romance…but still…Or is there magic afoot? However, a visit to The Lonely Tavern turns his world upside down when Calvin meets his mate, Laurel. Great. Right? Only it soon becomes clear that Laurel is there to meet someone else. On a blind date. Calvin sets out to make Laurel see he is the only man for her. After a hurtful betrayal, Laurel is focusing on her professional life. She’s determined to make a success in organizing events. And what better way than to help launch a new brewery focusing on craft beers? What she doesn’t expect is to meet Calvin. He is everything she could want in a man and more. Until she learns, he’s deceived her. Can these two fated mates find their happily ever after?      AmazonKU

XANDER (DRAGON GUARD BERSERKERS BOOK FOUR) by Julia Mills

Can a blind Dragon see without eyes? Can the Basilisk heal with a touch?
Lost. Alone. Without his Clan for over a century. He searches for the one person who can make him whole. Headstrong. Independent. Trying to put her Family back together before it’s too late. She didn’t know what she was looking for until she found him. The enemy is near. The clock is ticking. The Fate of the Paranormal World is in their hands. Move over, Fate. Take a holiday, Death, The bad guys better beware, This Dragon has found his Mate, and there will be Hell to pay.

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CRETACEOUS CRUSHES: A (GATECRASHING) LGBTQ CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: from March 14.

Romance transcends time, species, and sexuality. Embark on a prehistoric journey with stories crafted by fifteen of your favorite (or soon to be favorite) LGBTQ Romance Authors. From fierce raptors to gentle giants, our stories will satisfy both your inner paleontologist and the romantic in you. Every purchase supports important causes—proceeds go to GLAAD and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF)     AmazonKU

THE CHICAGO JOB: A DRAGON THIEF STORY by Kat Simons

Saving a dragon can complicate a thief’s life…One job for the dragon king. Myra had been obliged to do just one job to make up for the teeny, tiny mistake of breaking into the king’s hoard. Rescue his son. Restitution satisfied. Myra, clear and clean from one of the bigger mistakes of her life. And since the son in question turned out to be a sexy dragon shifter named Christopher—not Chris—a shifter she wouldn’t mind getting to know better. The job… Not a total wash. But still, just one job. The dragon king has other ideas. Myra doesn’t normally work for other people. She steals what she wants, when she wants, because she wants to. Her favorite marks…rich people who don’t even know their stuff is missing. But when a dragon king wants to hire you, and pay you a small fortune, to retrieve an old relic, what’s a thief to do? Having Christopher along for the ride, doesn’t hurt. Spending more time with him is almost worth the irritation of working for his father again. Complicates things too, though. Myra likes interesting. Complicated worries her. And her feelings for Christopher are getting complicated.   Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE WISHING WELL (MIDNIGHT MAGNOLIAS BOOK 15) by P Mattern

“Not all wishes should come true!” After the surviving vampires and humans of Perriginne County Virginia return from serving in the Spanish American War, they are welcomed home as heroes and life returns to some semblance of normal. But that doesn’t last long. An ancient evil that both the Teechams and the Venificus Clave have been aware of for some time will soon escape the confines of an old abandoned well, located in the far corner of a meadow on Magnolia Plantation. It is located on about three acres of property bordered by hand hewn stone fencing and dubbed ‘The Forbidden Meadow’ because for some reason, nothing but tangled underbrush, Blackthorn and Firethorn will grow there, no birds can be heard singing, and no animals ever make their burrows in that forlorn place. There is one small gate…(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE HEMLOCK QUEEN (THE NIGHTSHADE CROWN BOOK TWO) by Hannah Witten

he corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore—a necromancer and former smuggler—to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are sowing dissent, the Kirythean Empire is beating down their door, and Lore’s old allies are pulling away. Even Prince Bastian has changed. No longer the hopeful, rakish, charismatic man Lore knows and loves, instead he’s become reckless, domineering, and cold. And something has been whispering in her ear. A voice, dark and haunting, that’s telling her there’s more to the story than she knows and more to her power than she can even imagine. A truth buried deep that could change everything. With Bastian’s coronation fast approaching and enemies whispering on all sides, Lore must figure out how to protect herself, her prince, and her country before they all come crumbling down and whatever dark power has been creeping through the catacombs is unleashed.

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HOW I TOOK THE KING ON A BONE-A-FIDE QUEST OF PIRACY, PIEMU AND PROFIT BONE 5 by AJ Sherwood

You must negotiate return of dragon wing. Penalty levied against party members. Piemu unleashed. Accept quest? (YES) (no) Tan: How is this harder than the pirates? Devan: I’m looking at the reason. Tan: Uncalled for. True, but still uncalled for. Tags: Academic types are stingy, demonic chickens, strange version of Whac-A-Mole, Niran acquires apprentices, Fa comes to play too, candy tastes best after murder, basically the corruption is spreading.     AmazonKU

MESMERIZED BY THE DRAGON SURVIVOR (DRAGON HEROES OF ALASKA) by Lisa Daniels

I spent my youth trying to escape a horrible home life. The one bright spot was the young genius in my class. First, he saved me, then he took me. But as my powers began to manifest, I knew he couldn’t protect me forever. Instead of letting him be at risk, I fled. Life has never been as miserable as it was in my house, but I’ve never felt the same happiness.
So when I encountered several shifters while running from a maniac it was just parr for the course. The hot detective who saved me numerous times was clearly an alpha – an alpha bear shifter. What will he do when he realizes I’m not just a shifter but that I have dragon lineage? And what will happen when my past collides with my dangerous situation?   AmazonKU

DEAD WEIGHT (CROSSROADS QUEEN BOOK FIVE) by Annabel Chase

Lorelei Clay is determined to put down roots in the small town of Fairhaven no matter what the universe throws at her. After all, she’s invested her entire savings in the rundown monstrosity known as the Castle—and she’s on the verge of investing her heart in a certain prince of hell, if he can overcome his literal internal demon. Lorelei and Kane aren’t the only ones haunted by their histories. When unfamiliar werewolves cause trouble in town, Arrowhead alpha Weston Davies realizes his tragic past is about to catch up with him and threaten the life he’s managed to build. As their problems continue to mount, it becomes clear that unless they face their respective pasts—they’ll have no future. Dead Weight is the fifth book in the Crossroads Queen paranormal andurban fantasy series. For fans of feisty females, found family, romance subplots, tortured demon heroes, and a feel-good vibe.   AmazonKU

THE BOOK THAT BROKE THE WORLD (THE LIBRARY TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Mark Lawrence

The Library spans worlds and times. It touches and joins distant places. It is memory and future. And amid its vastness Evar Eventari both found, and lost, Livira Page. Evar has been forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe. Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover the book she wrote—one which is the only true threat to the library’s existence—if she’s to return to her life. While Evar’s journey leads him outside into a world he’s never seen, Livira’s path will taker her deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board. The time has come when they must fight for what they believe, or lose everything.

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GOOD MOURNING, DARLING: DARLING DISPOSITION BOOK ONE by Azalea Crowley

“Oh, darling, if this is how our time together is going to go, I’ve already won.” Sweet, easy-going Ella Bardot is estranged from her family. Between her autism and fear of dead things, it’s hard to reconnect when her family runs a funeral home. Charming removal technician, Eugene Graves, is a bit odd. With an unsettling smile, he passes the time with only his shadow as his companion. Every day Eugene must balance the desires of his employer with his own personal vendetta. When Eugene uncovers a monstrous plot against Ella, he’s tasked with protecting the daughter of his enemy. Ella is desperate to know the secrets surrounding her father, and while Eugene can’t tell her, he’s happy to motivate her inquiry. Eugene doesn’t care for sweets, but Ella may be the exception if his unique appetite has its way. Good Mourning, Darling is the first book in the Darling Disposition series. It is a limited third-person dual POV cozy horror romance featuring darker themes.

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THE FAMILIAR: A NOVEL by Leigh Bardugo

In a shabby house, on a shabby street, in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil as a scullion. But when her scheming mistress discovers the lump of a servant cowering in the kitchen is actually hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to improve the family’s social position. What begins as simple amusement for the nobility takes a perilous turn when Luzia garners the notice of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain’s king. Still reeling from the defeat of his armada, the king is desperate for any advantage in the war against England’s heretic queen—and Pérez will stop at nothing to regain the king’s favor. Determined to seize this one chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a world of seers and alchemists, holy men and hucksters, where the lines between magic, science, and fraud are never certain. But as her notoriety grows, so does the danger that her Jewish blood will doom her to the Inquisition’s wrath. She will have to use every bit of her wit and will to survive—even if that means enlisting the help of Guillén Santángel, an embittered immortal familiar whose own secrets could prove deadly for them both.

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FRUITCAKE AND FAMILIARS (BLUE MOON BAY WITCHES BOOK THREE) by Sierra Cross

Deputy Elliot James is a walking—and flying—contradiction. A loner crow. An outlaw cop. A shifter who shows up to events on time and dressed appropriately, more or less. Hazel’s struggling to come to terms with Elliot’s complex double life. She’s got trust issues and who could blame her, after a magical upbringing more screwed up than Cinderella’s? But now Hazel’s mentor lies helpless in a magical coma, and only one man can help. With her basic Beige Witch relatives scheming to sell off Gran’s cozy cottage, Hazel doesn’t have the luxury of hugging her comfort zone. Her only hope is to join Elliot on a dangerous, forest trek to find Gran’s cure. The question is, can their quest survive an onslaught of chaotic forces — from Beige Witches to Elliot’s array of supernatural exes to the epidemic of vanishing familiars around town?   AmazonKU

ORC OF WALL STREET by Zora Black

I’m an infamous thief, an expert at heists. This time around, I’m looking to steal the orc CEO’s heart. At first, his company is just another one of my targets. Then, he catches me red-handed. And cuts me a deal. I can do his dirty work…or he’ll turn me in. Teaming up with a sexy orc businessman is a stellar business opportunity. But soon enough…I want to combine our efforts in more ways than one. Taking what’s mine is the name of the game. And I’m aiming to complete my best heist yet…The orc is tough, but I’ll make him mine. In bed, he’ll be the best partner-in-crime.     AmazonKU

A SPOOKY LEGACY (SPECTRAL FILES BOOK 12) by S E Harmon

Rain Christiansen is settling into married life with fellow cold case detective, Daniel McKenna, and life is good. Better than good, even. But when it comes to the topic of expanding their family, Rain isn’t so sure he’s ready. Yes, a new addition could enrich their lives. But it could also tear down the delicate balance they’ve worked so hard to achieve. Do they really want to take that risk? He’d love to brood over that a little more, but murder never takes a day off. A decade-old mystery of the missing Parker family is heating up. Most seem to think the Parkers pulled a disappearing act to get out of financial debt. It isn’t before the PTU finds out the reality is far grimmer than that. It seems that Quinn stumbled upon something better left hidden. Now that Rain has stumbled upon it, too, he has to be careful that he doesn’t meet the same fate. Sometimes it amazes him how far he’s come from strait-laced FBI agent who couldn’t admit—even to himself—that he saw ghosts. He’s done the work, learning to get some measure of control of his paranormal side. And while his relationship with ghosts may not be perfect, it’s evolved into something symbiotic…which is a very good thing. Because in order to protect himself from the living, he might need a little help from the dead.     AmazonKU

PACK YOUR BAGS ANTHOLOGY: VACATIONS GONE WRONG, LOVE GONE RIGHT by Various

VS Note: NOT SFR or PNR but I love anthologies and I liked the concept for this one. From FEB 10.

Now boarding: Seven contemporary romance short stories about love, travel, and adventures of the heart, six talented authors whip up unforgettable romance.

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PRINCE CHARMING (COURT OF THE SPRINGTIME FAE BOOK TWO) by Cassandra Chandler

His duty is to bring spring to the land, but his heart longs for more…
As a powerful lord of the Court of the Springtime Fae, Finn Darragh’s job is to renew the land and bring forth the colors of spring. At the Feast of Ostara, his liege, the Oak King, will mark the turning of the Wheel of the Year and welcome the sun’s light. But this year, the Oak King has a new demand—a mortal woman must coordinate the feast within the mortal realm, and Finn has no idea why. Hayden Beal has just landed the biggest client of her career as an event planner. With the help of her two best friends, Ava with her flower shop and Emma with her catering business, she’s sure they can handle any task set before them. Even better, her contact for the event, Finn Darragh, is the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. Hayden is used to putting her heart into her work, but the more they work together, the more she realizes that her heart is yearning for him. He just might be her Prince Charming, if she can only satisfy the demands of his boss.The Oak King’s interest in the mortal woman he’s working with has Finn on edge, especially when he realizes it’s an interest he shares. Can they navigate the tests set by the Oak King and hold on to each other? Or will they lose their chance at a once-in-a-lifetime fairytale love?

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STRANDED WITH A DIRTY TALKING SHIFTER by Olivia P Turner

I thought I was the queen of dirty talk. I’ve written it in my books, but have never experienced it in real life. But fiction soon becomes reality when Oliver Brooks finds me. I’m stranded in a torrential rainstorm with nowhere to go. He says he wants to help me. He says I’m his mate. And he says a whole lot of other things that are too dirty to repeat. This hot bear shifter has the queen of dirty talk blushing. He has the queen on her knees. And I’m loving every second of it. There’s a new king in town.
And I’m stranded with him for the night.      AmazonKU

SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN by John Wiswell

VS Note: Sapphic horror romance.

Shesheshen has made a mistake fatal to all monsters: she’s fallen in love. Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who happily resides as an amorphous lump at the bottom of a ruined manor. When her rest is interrupted by hunters intent on murdering her, she constructs a body from the remains of past meals: a metal chain for a backbone, borrowed bones for limbs, and a bear trap as an extra mouth.  However, the hunters chase Shesheshen out of her home and off a cliff. Badly hurt, she’s found and nursed back to health by Homily, a warm-hearted human, who has mistaken Shesheshen as a fellow human. Homily is kind and nurturing and would make an excellent co-parent: an ideal place to lay Shesheshen’s eggs so their young could devour Homily from the inside out. But as they grow close, she realizes humans don’t think about love that way. Shesheshen hates keeping her identity secret from Homily, but just as she’s about to confess, Homily reveals why she’s in the area: she’s hunting a shapeshifting monster that supposedly cursed her family. Has Shesheshen seen it anywhere? Eating her girlfriend isn’t an option. Shesheshen didn’t curse anyone, but to give herself and Homily a chance at happiness, she has to figure out why Homily’s twisted family thinks she did. As the hunt for the monster becomes increasingly deadly, Shesheshen must unearth the truth quickly, or soon both of their lives will be at risk. And the bigger challenge remains: surviving her toxic in-laws long enough to learn to build a life with, rather than in, the love of her life.

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RAIDER OF HEARTS: A VIKING TIME TRAVEL LOVE STORY by Eliane Kensington

My almost-wedding day turned into a time-travel escape. I’m Charlotte, on the run, not just from a life I don’t want, but from time itself. I fall into Rune’s world—into the arms of a Viking warrior. His world is dangerous, but the fire between us? Even more. In Rune’s time, war rages. Prophecy names me the key—my modern mind against ancient battles. As memories return, my knowledge becomes our weapon. Rune’s touch sets me alight, fanning the flames of a forbidden love. As we unveil the Shattered Hourglass’s secrets, our bond faces the ultimate test. We’re enmeshed in a final battle. Will our love triumph, or will it fall to fate’s cruel blade? Time unravels around us, but the truth—and our love—remains.     AmazonKU

THE ART OF AVOIDING YOUR SOULMATE (WILDWOOD BOOK THREE) by Lola Glass

accidentally slept with my fated mate… and now, he wants to make it permanent. It doesn’t help that I may or may not be growing his baby as we speak. Avoiding him seems like a waste of effort, considering he won’t take no for an answer. So I’ve settled for trying my best not to let him know about the possibility of a pregnancy. If I can’t avoid telling him, he’s going to hold on to me even tighter, and let’s be honest…I’m probably going to fall in love with him.     AmazonKU

OF SERPENTS AND RUINS by Jessica M Butler

My whole life felt wrong, until one drunken night in Vegas I rescue a koi and wind up dragged into a whole new world. It has to be a dream, right? There’s magic, shifters, dinosaurs, seers, curses, and the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen. The powerful tattooed king of the water serpent shifters. He claims that he’s my husband, my one true love, my fated mate. Just one problem. He’s been cursed to kill me. I’m the reincarnated queen of this mystical land. A land dying from a vicious curse placed upon us by the same monstrous creature that cursed him to kill me in cold blood. We have less than twenty-nine days to end both curses. But my memories aren’t returning swiftly. I’m not who I used to be. Our magic is increasingly unstable, and there are enemies I can’t even see. I don’t know if I can be who I need to be. And how do you kill an ancient entity who always escapes death and who hates you for what you did in your previous life? We’re running out of time, and I’m fighting to get to him. Even if he may literally be the death of me. Because I don’t know how life is worth living if I can’t live it with him. I’d always thought that belonging and being with the one I love would be worth everything…but am I willing to die for it again?     AmazonKU

TRIAD MAGIC (TRIAD BLOOD TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Nathan Burgoine

The law of three is everything: three vampires for a coterie, three demons for a pack, and three wizards for a coven. Those alone or in pairs are vulnerable to the rest. Luc, Anders, and Curtis—vampire, demon, and wizard—sidestepped tradition by binding themselves together.
Someone is killing those with the gift of prescience and prophecy, a feat that shouldn’t be possible given the victims should all sense the danger at hand. The three try to catch the killer, but how do you outwit someone killing those who see the future? As more psychics turn up dead, new demons move into Ottawa, the magical Families close ranks, and a rebellion is sparked. Luc, Anders, and Curtis must stop a plan set into motion decades ago by one of the strongest and most dangerous supernatural powers ever to exist in Ottawa. They already used the power of blood, soul, and magic to kill him once. Now they have to stop his future from coming to pass.

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DRAGONFRUIT by Makiia Lucier

In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person’s greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope had gone, the tale came with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that follow, Hanalei finds solace in studying the majestic seadragons that roam the Nominomi Sea. Until, one day, an encounter with a female dragon offers her what she desires most. A chance to return home, and to right a terrible wrong. Samahtitamahenele, Sam, is the last remaining prince of Tamarind. But he can never inherit the throne, for Tamarind is a matriarchal society. With his mother ill and his grandmother nearing the end of her reign. Sam is left with two choices: to marry, or to find a cure for the sickness that has plagued his mother for ten long years. When a childhood companion returns from exile, she brings with her something he has not felt in a very long time-hope. But Hanalei and Sam are not the only ones searching for the dragonfruit. And as they battle enemies both near and far, there is another danger they cannot escape…that of the dragonfruit itself.

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CURSED PACK (TROUBLED MATES BOOK TWO) by Shelley Munro

The paranormal species have come out to humans, creating havoc and unease, but Princess Malikah doesn’t care. She’s too busy trying to survive the foreign world in which she and her fellow gargoyles have arrived by mistake. Several youngsters in their fledgling clan have succumbed to a mystery disease, and the adult gargoyles blame her. She can’t find a job, and they’re surviving on handouts. Malikah has no time for the annoying wolf who follows her when her entire world is imploding and she’s making one mistake after another. Werewolf scientist Seth’s life is in upheaval. Honor dictates that he steals a formula with potentially dire consequences for his fellow wolves, his werewolf boss is hunting him without mercy, and he’s developed weird, stalkerish tendencies, trailing an attractive woman around the city like a lost puppy. Then, there are the peculiar dreams, which make no sense. Yeah, he’s losing his mind. Malikah is understandably wary when Seth approaches her, but they have more in common than they realize. Their uneasy truce grows into friendship and more, but fate is a fickle witch, and she has other plans to test the unlikely pair.

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WHISPERS OF THE PANTHER’S SHADOW (SHIFTERS IN HEAT BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden

Two lovers, both obsessed with business, realize that what they really need most in this world is each other. Alexis knew better than to challenge her friends to attend a forbidden shifter masquerade party. But what harm could come from doing the unexpected? Meeting a hot guy and having the best night of your life? That didn’t sound too bad. Not bad at all, until you realize you’ve fallen in love with a shifter. Oh, and this big, bad and deadly shifter has decided you’re his. Magnus, panther shifter pride leader can’t believe he’s found his fated mate. Alexis is so much more than he expected and exactly what he needed. The human part of her is not usual but he doesn’t care, he wants her. Alexis soothes his panther and he intends on getting her to fall for him. If he has to keep her out of her clothes to achieve it, so be it. It’s not all fairytales and dirty nights for Magnus and Alexis. Someone’s become obsessed with his mate and isn’t happy they’re a couple. The violence becomes too much for Alexis and she wants out of their budding romance. Magnus needs to show Alexis that being his mate is not all danger or risk losing the only woman he loves. But how to do that Alexis’ life hangs in the balance?     AmazonKU

BLOODLINE by Jenn Alexander

Still reeling from the unexpected loss of her parents, Edie McLean doesn’t have time to grieve. She’s the 4th-generation owner of the McLean Family Coffee Shop, her family’s legacy. Unfortunately, this legacy is littered with decades worth of bad business, regrettable purchases, and massive debt. The McLean family motto was always that “good coffee is in our blood,” but the shop has become an eyesore and its small, loyal customer base isn’t enough to keep it afloat—and if Edie doesn’t find a way to turn business around quickly, the family’s legacy will end with her. As Edie tries to pull all the pieces of her life together, she finds herself drawn to an alluring night-shift nurse who stops by for coffee every evening after sunset, while contending with a quirky new roommate who sleeps in an honest-to-God coffin. When all three worlds collide spectacularly, Edie’s eyes are opened to a new and untapped market that just may be the key to saving her family’s coffee shop. However, when her Draculattes and Cold Blood Cold Brews begin to raise more alarm than sales, suddenly the stakes involved appear to be of the wooden variety.

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MASTER OF METAL (FAIRY GODMOTHER INC SERIES BOOK FIVE) by F R Black

Fairy Godmother Inc. is a secretive organization keeping the forces of good and evil in balance with true love’s kiss. Things are not going well at Fairy Godmother Inc. The workplace harassment, stealing of personal and very intimate objects (someone’s underwear!!!), and the general disregard for rules in the accounting department! To top off the long list of frustrations, Zoya Romanova, an employee of FGI, finds herself with a golden letter saying she is chosen for the next mission. That’s impossible. There must be a mistake! An FGI employee can’t be chosen, right!?      Amazon

SHATTERED STARS (THE ARROW HART ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Hannah Haze

The more I discover about my mysterious past, the deeper I’m pulled into a web of mysteries, secrets and lies – And the more I’m pulled towards the men fate has destined are mine. Well fate can go to hell. I can’t forget the way they’ve treated me and I certainly can’t forgive the hurt. I won’t give in to my feelings no matter how much they plead. At least that’s my plan until fate intervenes again and throws all our lives into danger.     AmazonKU

THE THIEF (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Dannika Dark

Mercy Breedlove is hardworking, spirited, and eager to find a job. After receiving a trial offer for a position, she’s determined to win over her cantankerous boss, who thrives in absolute chaos. When a stranger from her past shows up and threatens her with an ultimatum, Mercy finds herself in serious hot water. Food isn’t the only thing simmering in Bear’s kitchen. Over the past two months, the shy but gentle giant has been falling for the most gregarious wolf in the house. Because of pack rules, he keeps that insatiable desire under lock and key. But when someone from Mercy’s past threatens to steal her future, Bear vows to protect her at any cost. A forbidden romance blooms between two packmates, but can it survive a secret so big it could start a war?

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FLOWERS FOR DEAD GIRLS by Abigail Collins

Seventeen-year-old Astra’s life hasn’t been easy. She has no friends, an absent father, and a mom everyone thinks is crazy. Plus, one huge secret: she can talk to ghosts. Astra inherited her mom’s gift, but sometimes it feels more like a curse. Especially when she meets Isla, who’s sweet, cheerful, and absolutely gorgeous. She’s just the right kind of girl to bring Astra out of her shell—and maybe more. The only problem? She’s dead. When Isla enlists Astra’s help with her so-called bucket list, Astra intends to do just enough to help her move on to the afterlife. She doesn’t plan on getting close to her, and she definitely doesn’t plan on falling in love. By the time the list is finished, Astra realizes that her gift might not be such a bad thing after all. But Isla has secrets of her own. And when the truth behind her death is discovered, even Astra’s love might not be enough to convince her to stay.

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ORPHANED: A SPEECHLESS CONTINUATION (UNNATURAL BOOK TWO) by Rachel Grey

VS Note: Author says book one needs to be read first.

Now that Jade has found closure from her difficult past, she’s determined to help her mate find some of his own. Hoping for clues, Jade insists Vaegon and Brody bring her to her old farm on the Summer Solstice, the same day of the year her mysterious Feldenrod flowers appeared when she was a child. What she discovers is far more complicated than she had bargained for. A stranger from another realm has stumbled into this world, and she desperately needs Jade’s help. Could she have the answers they’ve been searching for? Jade is torn between her compassionate nature and her threatened Omega side, which insists that the intruder should be cast away. Jade must go to battle with her instincts…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE COURT THAT BLEEDS GOLD (GOLD WEAVER BOOK ONE) by  Zara Storm

Desperate to escape marrying a brutal king, I make a deal with a Fae Prince…“I can spin gold,” I lie. With my life at stake, I have no other choice. I get one chance to turn my lie into truth, and I’m shocked when I succeed. But now the cruel human king demands I become his wife—passing between his bed and being locked away in a tower, spinning gold until my last breath. My only way out is to summon him. A brutal Fae prince. The deal we strike is sickening, but it’s the only way I’ll live after I’m caught escaping. My new captor drags me back to his realm. A place of profound beauty and savage cruelties. As wicked fairies play sadistic games, the prince is my sole protector. He’s not just protecting me, though. He’s guarding his own secrets. I should hate him. But our pact shows me a side his court never sees. There is more behind his monstrous mask. I can’t stop myself from looking. Especially when I learn what he really wants with me.     AmazonKU

MY DRAGON LOVERS (DRAGON PROTECTION BOOK TWO) by Lily Wilder

Can I trust two enemy dragons? I returned home to take care of my dad.
Not to spend time with the dragon who rejected me. I don’t care that Tristan is our son’s father. Or that the town worships Tristan. He might be hot as sin and the best at flying and hunting, but he abandoned me.
But as dark forces gather, I know I can’t stay safe on my own.
Tristan’s friend Gordy offers to be my protector, but can I trust him?
There’s a softness to his blue eyes that Tristan never possessed. The longer I stay, the harder it becomes to stay away from the brooding dragons. Despite everything Tristan put me through, the mate bond calls to me. And Gordy’s strong arms make me feel secure. Despite my better judgements I want to be with Tristan and Gordy. What will happen when enemies turn into lovers?     AmazonKU

DEAD SERIOUS CASE #5 MADAME VIVIENNE (CRAWSHANK’S GUIDE TO THE RECENTLY DEPARTED) by Vawn Cassidy

He’s marrying the man he loves, has a dead drag queen for a bestie and is surrounded by an amazing found family. Okay, so his life isn’t exactly what you’d call normal. By day, he’s a quiet, mild-mannered forensic pathologist, but the rest of the time, he guides lost souls into the light. He’s also averted an apocalypse, stopped Chaos from coming through a magic door, and drunk tequila with Death. It’s all a bit bonkers, but it’s his life… and he loves it. He’s flying high but, like Icarus, it’s only a matter of time before he’s brought crashing down to earth with singed wings. The strange reality of his life intrudes once again when his friend, Madame Vivienne, is murdered, and it’s clear from the beginning that this is no ordinary killing. Someone is using dark magic. Viv’s soul has been bound, leaving her trapped and unable to communicate. Tristan, Danny, and their friends must uncover the truth and find the killer. But the deeper they delve into the old bookshop in Whitechapel, which has been in the Crawshanks family for generations, the darker and the more dangerous the secrets that begin to unravel. And what they discover may just change their lives forever.     AmazonKU

ARCTIC HEARTS (THE SANCTUARY OF ELTH BOOK ONE) by T A Note

What happens when a family of renowned monsters has a human child? They hide them away out of shame until they can toss them out for good…or at least, that’s my story. I’ve spent my whole life cursing the Fates for the life I was born into, but that all changed when my brother whisked me away to an isolated cabin. Wren gave me a sanctuary, a place of freedom to be myself. And the Fates? They gave me North. He is the warmth and love I’d been missing my entire life…ironic considering what he is. However, happy endings are always hard-earned. Although we’ve found each other and planned forever, what happens when the enemies of our past collide and threaten to rip us apart? We fight.       AmazonKU

CURSE OF THE FALLEN (WICKED KINGDOM BOOK THREE) by Abbey Fox

Fleeing the castle’s gilded prison and on the run from the king, Nava and Arkimedes are confronted by a sinister shadow-figure, who looks like Arkimedes and who wants Nava dead. He vows to end the Beekeepers and bring destruction into the world. Forced into hiding in the only place their enemies can’t reach them, the Society of Crows Safehouse, Nava and Arkimedes must find a way to prevent their enemy from unleashing demons into this realm. But stopping him seems impossible, and with the king’s guards on their tail, will they manage it? Or will their love, their lives, and even the entire world be destroyed?   AmazonKU

SOLD TO THE FAE (DARK REALMS BOOK ONE) by Kyra Alessy

At fifteen, I was a killer—a weapon forged by a deceiving madman’s twisted desires. A little bird in a gilded cage, my soul destroyed and remade in his image. I wielded a power no mortal creature should ever control, one I vowed never to use again. Seven years later, I thought I’d escaped that life. I never expected my past to find me, let alone in the form of the three fae warriors who used to invade my every thought. Dane, Grey, and Kallum—oblivious to my true identity these past few years—now see me for what I am. The Harbinger. I am a creature of power and darkness, and now I’m their captive. Their eyes are alight with hatred and a heat I don’t understand; they believe they can control me, punish me for my crimes against them, bend me to their will. But they don’t know what I endured at the hands of their so-called savior, the scars I bear beneath this facade. Once upon a time, I let myself be a pawn, used in a game I never understood. I learned that my life wasn’t a fairy tale, but it isn’t an ordinary story of predator versus prey either. They want a taste of the power I can wield? Fine. I’ll give them a feast. But this time? I won’t stop until I’m finally free and their precious world burns.     AmazonKU

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DEMONIC POSSESSIONS: A DEMONIC DISASTERS AND AFTERLIFE ADVENTURES NOVELLA by Shannon Mae

The dreaded Valentine’s Day is coming next week, and Trent can’t stomach the thought of another holiday alone. Hiding in the restaurant bathroom from his terrible date, he wishes for a way to skip V-Day all together. Alien abduction? Demonic possession? Coma? Anything else sounds good right about now. When he looks in the bathroom mirror, Trent suddenly realizes he isn’t in charge anymore. Demonic possession it is then. Paz certainly didn’t expect such a welcome (apparently most hosts spend all their time screaming internally), and he also has quite a bit to say about Trent’s life (who lives in an apartment for six years and doesn’t decorate it?). Trent had no idea his demonic possession was going to look more like a home improvement show than a spring break gone wild special, but Paz manages to break Trent out of his comfort zone and show him what he’s been missing in life (and it isn’t just random hook ups).     AmazonKU

SIN OF MAGIC (MIDLIFE DEMONS AND DEMIGODS BOOK NINE) by Tia Didmon and Victoria Crawford

After narrowly escaping the clutches of a nightmarish ordeal, Daryn and I capture one of the mutated hybrids, but it isn’t the evil monster we have encountered in the past and I am determined to save it. But my actions set off a chain of events that will test not only our strength but our very beliefs. As we delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the hybrid, we uncover a tangled web of deceit and dark magic. A godly intervention reveals that the dark witch holds power beyond our comprehension and even the king of hell fears her. In a race against time, we track the artifacts she seeks, hoping to decipher her intentions and thwart her sinister plans. But she counters each move we make, with cunning and ruthlessness, leading us into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can I justify sacrificing the lives of the innocents to save the human realm, or am I destined to succumb to the dark witch’s influence?     AmazonKU

BEYOND THE ACHING DOOR (THE FATEBOUND DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Victoria Mier

All Raegan Maeve Overhill wants is to survive another October. It’s the anniversary of the worst thing that ever happened to her: the unsolved disappearance of her father nearly two decades ago. But when mysterious drownings grip the city of Philadelphia, Raegan sets her mourning rituals aside for a career-making opportunity to lead her newspaper’s investigation. Her hunt for answers takes her to the city’s shadowy places where magical beings appear in puddles, the Fair Folk offer bargains, and magic is very, very real. When Raegan uncovers a startling connection to her father’s disappearance, she knows she can’t just return to her normal life without finding the truth. To get it, though, she’ll need to make a deal with the dark, deadly and alluring Unseelie Fae King—and do her best to ignore their dangerous attraction to one another.     AmazonKU

FOREWARNED (FATED LOVE BOOK ONE) by Chantal Fernando

The fae spend their entire lives searching for their true mate. But me? I know who my mine is. And I don’t want him. My name is Astrid. I’m a fae, a seer and a healer. Not much scares me. But him? That’s the darkness I’m never going to let catch me.     AmazonKU

 

 

THE WOLF ASSASSIN’S MATE: AN MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF THE SHIFTER MAFIA BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart

Being a protector isn’t supposed to be easy or glamorous. I never expected it to be. We have one job: to keep shifter-kind safe from those who would do us harm. Sometimes that means doing the ugly and violent things others want to pretend don’t happen. I’m fine with all of that, knowing I’m making the world a better place. When I get my new mission, I plan to go in, annihilate the threat, and get out. Easy peasy. Only it’s anything but when I find myself face-to-face with my true mate being held against his will and very, very pregnant. My oath as a protector no longer matters. I have two jobs to do—save my mate and shut down the breeding ring holding him captive—the one run by “the good guys” I work for.     AmazonKU

THE WIZARD’S MARK by Janette Rallison

VS Note: From MARCH 15.

He was her first love. Now he’s her deadliest adversary. By day, Marcella pretends to be a highborn lady, but at night, she’s a thief for the renegades, a group whose goal is to help servants escape their noble masters. That isn’t her most dangerous secret. In a land where only men are wizards, she’s able to wield magic. Marcella grew up as a serving girl in the castle where young wizards train. Falling in love with Ronan, the most promising apprentice, was a bad idea from the beginning. He’d made it clear he never planned on a future with her. It would’ve stood in the way of his ambitions. Now the renegades want Marcella to go to the king’s court where an assassination might prevent a war, but then she’ll be back in Ronan’s path. This time as enemies. He’s dangerous. He knows her secrets. Despite the sparks that always fly between them, he could easily destroy the mission and her. And yet she might still be in love with him anyway.     AmazonKU

ALPHA KING (WOLFRIDGE HIGH BOOK FOUR) by Renee Rose

I’M THE ALPHA OF WOLF RIDGE HIGH. SHE’S THE HUMAN WHO CAN DESTROY ME. Nobody knows my secret, the secret that must be kept for me to mate. I’ve hidden my condition…until she showed up. The delicious-scented human who drives my wolf insane. Being near her makes it a hundred times worse… but I can’t resist. I stalk her at school. At home. In bed. If I don’t master her soon, my control will snap. But if I don’t leave her alone… I’ll lose everything.     AmazonKU

SHAPED BY DISCOVERY: BEASTS OF EXTINCTION BOOK TWO by Sara Hinds

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

I’d wanted answers. To know who I was and where I came from. How had I ended up in those woods all alone? Why didn’t I have elemental magic like everyone else? What made me so different? I’d thought I wanted it more than anything, but I was wrong. Everything is spinning out of control as my past and present collide, leaving me feeling like a stranger to myself. I’d always wanted to find my home, a place where I belong, but what if home isn’t a place? What if it’s a feeling? Home is with the guys, and while they might drive me up the wall with their alpha tendencies, I wouldn’t change a thing. I’d wanted answers, and I’ve got them, or at least most of them. Now, if I could just figure out what’s wrong with me, we might just have a chance of surviving the man who seems intent on killing me.     AmazonKU

LIAM (MOONSTRUCK MATES BOOK TWO) by J L Weil

She wasn’t supposed to fall for me, but I should have known the second she walked into my town my life would never be the same. She claimed me. And I wasn’t sure how long I could resist the temptation to make her mine. Kelsey Summers never wanted to give her heart to Liam Castle, the wolf who’d been promised to her since birth, but the fates had other plans, and she could no longer ignore her feelings now that she’d claimed him as her mate. Liam Castle would do anything to honor his pack. They’re family, and as their heir prince, their safety is his responsibility. He never expected anyone could mean more to him than duty. And then she turned his life upside down. Someone in the pack betrayed them, but the person the hunter points the finger at will rock the entire pack if accused. Not to mention what it will do to Liam. Together, Liam and Kelsey will uncover the truth at all costs—even if it means tearing their families apart.     AmazonKU

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I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…

Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!

First Meeting Snippet: From Golden Token SciFi Romance Short Story

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For my snippet today I’ve reached back to 2016 and a fun short story I wrote for an anthology. Here’s my note about the story:

Veronica’s Note: I was excited when Linnea Sinclair invited me to contribute a story to Dealer’s Choice, since I was going to be a co-host of her Interstellar Bar & Grille event at the 2016 RT Booklovers Convention. Who could refuse a chance to be in an anthology with one of the scifi romance greats? The story had to revolve around a casino and although I have a gaming establishment on the ‘A’ deck of the Nebula Zephyr from the STAR CRUISE series, the story that came to mind was a play on the Old West tropes. A gunslinger rides into town, gets involved with the local troubles despite his best intentions, and ends up defending the dance hall girl. Or in this case, the retired Special Forces operator heading home gets stranded on a remote space station, gets involved with the local miners’ troubles and…yup, there’s a dance hall girl!

2024: This is also the first time I mentioned the generational billionaire Kumisarc family and there’s a member of the family in my next book STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER, which will be out this April.

The excerpt from GOLDEN TOKEN:  Charlie has been forced to spend a few days on a space station waiting for his ride to show up. He’s rented a place to stay and was given a ‘gold’ coin besides.

The rental units were a level down from the terminal. As Charlie navigated his way there, his impression that this was a facility with marginal maintenance was reinforced. Dents and patches in the hull, a gravlift that was like swimming in glue, refuse gathered along the edges of corridors—Sectors Station 47 was not a happy place. Not as bad as some he’d been in over the years, but not anywhere he wanted to linger. The few people he passed had the same pasty, pinched look the desk clerk exhibited, intent on their own errands, virtually ignoring him.

He walked through the housing corridor, noting how many of the door indicators showed green for unoccupied. This place had fallen on hard times, judging by the vacancies.  He found the number he’d been assigned and pulled the key from his pocket. The casino token came with it, rolling to the deck with a clink and wavering away. Charlie kept his hold on the kitbag and tried to get the archaic key strip to work. The loss of the flamboyant token wasn’t even a minor irritation to him right now, not worth chasing.

“See a penny, pick it up and all the day you’ll have good luck,” said a melodious voice from his left. “I think this must be yours, stranger?”

He half turned, finding himself facing a woman as tall as he was, dressed in the standard beige, one-piece Station uniform but wearing an incongruous pair of red stiletto heels. Her hair was lavender and aqua, massed curls bouncing as she walked toward him, token held in well-manicured fingers.

Automatically he extended his own hand. “Penny? Is that what it’s called?”

Green eyes sparkling, she laughed. “Who knows? My granny taught me the saying when I was a kid.  Said it was an Old Terra proverb from before credits were invented. I like the rhythm.”

“You can keep it if you want,” he offered. “You found it.”

“Employees aren’t allowed to gamble or drink with those. For the paying customers only.” She dropped the coin onto his palm. Leaning closer, she said, “Basically it’s a scam to get you into the casino.”

“You work there?” A whiff of her exotic perfume made his head whirl. He made up his mind he was paying the place a visit. He ventured a safe guess. “Dealer? Which table?”

Laughing, she edged past him in the corridor. “Come and find out. I’ll be…on duty, in an hour.”

The view as she walked toward the gravlift was the most appealing thing he’d seen since arriving. He raised his voice. “I’m Charlie by the way.”

Not bothering to glance back, she waved one shapely hand. “Nice to meet you, new neighbor Charlie.”

VS: This short story plus a Star Cruise novella and two other Star Cruise short stories are available in this volume:

STAR CRUISE A NOVELLA: STOWAWAY with Star Cruise Rescue and Golden Token Short Stories. 

In this volume I’ve gathered three stories set in the Sectors which have previously only been available in anthologies (which are no longer on sale), plus a bonus Sectors short holiday story that I originally wrote for my blog.

Star Cruise: Stowaway: A novella of 22K words, previously in the first Pets in Space™ anthology.

Cargo Master Owen Embersson is shocked when the Nebula Zephyr’s ship’s cat and her alien sidekick, Midorri, alert him to the presence of a stowaway. He has no idea of the dangerous complications to come nor does he anticipate falling hard for the woman whose life he now holds in his hands. Life aboard the Nebula Zephyr has just become more interesting – and deadly.

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By veronicascott Posted in Snippet

New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 3

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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A PRIZE FOR CKZARR (TALLEAN MERCENARIES BOOK NINE) by Lynnea Lee

What’s worse than falling in love with my sexy, musclebound alien boss? Falling in love with my alien boss when I know I’m not his mate. That’s why I keep my emotional distance, even though we work side by side every day. Ckzarr has the body of a god and is a beast in the bedroom. How do I know? Because we’ve already failed compatibility testing. Multiple times. I’m not his mate. End of story. Too bad my body remembers his every touch, and when he tells me “Good job,” all I hear is “Good girl.” But when we’re captured by pirates and forced to spend every moment together as we escape and stay one step ahead of those who seek his bounty, Ckzarr’s protectiveness and possessiveness are dialed up to the max. How will I ever make it out alive without losing my heart?     AmazonKU

CELENK (HOW THE ALIENS WERE WON BOOK FIVE) by Honey Phillips

Disillusioned by the war, Celenk now uses the skills he learned for profit. He takes whatever jobs are offered, no questions asked. Infiltrate a remote farming community to gather information? No problem. Finding someone to act as his mate is a little more difficult – until a quiet little waitress catches his eye. Lottie is tired of low pay, long hours, and the drudgery of her life in the city. When one of her customers offers her a chance to escape, she doesn’t hesitate – even if means pretending to be madly in love with a huge reptilian alien. They know very little about each other, but the more time that they spend together, the less their relationship feels like an act. But Celenk still has a job to complete, one that means betraying the female, and the community, he’s beginning to love.     AmazonKU

SCORCHED REDEMPTION (THE SENDAXA CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Rebecca Hefner

Arianna Lawson has one goal: help her sister defeat the Sendaxa regime and live a solemn existence free from the chaos of their dystopian world. Life has taught her hard lessons about pain and loss, and she has no desire to open herself to love—even for the strong, stoic man who consumes her every thought. Dominic Cavalleri has experienced his own loss, retreating behind false emotion to bury the pain. After sustaining a life-threatening injury, he’s determined to change his ways—and to explore the emotion he saw in Arianna’s gorgeous eyes when he was moments from death. Thrust into a dangerous mission, the two soldiers work together as their passion ignites. But Arianna’s stubborn denial of her feelings is Dominic’s greatest foe, and he’ll stop at nothing to tear down her walls as they fight to restore balance.

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WATCHED BY A RHAN (BONDED PRINCESS OF THE RHAN BOOK THREE) by Ariel Ryan

She. Is. Mine. I know what I want…Natan – I have been watching her for weeks. She is the perfect mate and I know we will bond. The only problem is, I’m not at all sure she wants to be a princess. Does love really conquer all? I know what I want…Katie – I’ve worked my whole life for this job. Then he swoops in and expects me to become his princess. The problem is, I’m not at all sure I want to be one. Love can’t always win. Can it?     AmazonKU

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: CRELLIC REVIVAL by C W Gray

After the adventures of the Blue Solace, the Crellic System is forever changed. Can a diverse and eccentric group of survivors bring back the extinct Crell species and carve out a home of their own in the colony of Dragon’s Hollow? Xavier Juren has lived in the shadows of his larger-than-life parents and brothers since the day he was born. As the youngest, he struggled to forge a path of his own. Then, the war with Humans First tore apart the galaxy. Taking a chance, he decided to step in to help the colony of Dragon’s Hollow in the Crellic System. His new home is far away from his family, and now, he’s responsible for a rather strange community full of unconventional people. Who would have thought it would be so much work to keep the settlers from killing one another. Joe Nelm knows how to work hard. His family have been miners for generations and he never thought he’d be any different. When his best friend convinces him to uproot his life and move to Dragon’s Hollow to raise Crellic babies, he thinks they’ve both lost it. Then he meets the charming and sincere governor of the colony and knows he’s lost absolutely more than his mind. Joe didn’t expect to find a home and family of his own in the wilderness of Dragon’s Hollow, and Xav never thought he’d find the partner he always wanted in the rough-looking new arrival. Can these two strangers form a bond that will last a lifetime and keep the colony from falling apart?     AmazonKU

NEVER FIGHT AN ALIEN (NEVER KISS AND ALIEN BOOK TWO) by Sophie Stern

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER by Veronica Scott

First published in the Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology…

Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.

Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?

And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist?

As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.

A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…

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THE GODDESS IS FIERCE (THE ACADEMY OF THE PROFANE BOOK THREE) by JB Trepagnier

We have a witness, but they have no memories and could actually be the murderer. Sol is a big, beautiful teddy bear. It’s hard to believe he’s capable of murdering witches. And Azren doesn’t know what his motive could be any better than he does. It doesn’t make sense, but there’s no one else it could be unless they are just really good at hiding. We can get all of Sol’s memories back and hopefully exonerate him. We just have to locate a very tricky raven who likes to speak in riddles. No problem, right?     AmazonKU

LOVE ON THE RIVER: A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: I had to do some digging to find that this anthology apparently includes a variety of genres – no idea if any are Fantasy or PNR. It benefits Thistle Farms, which says on their webpage: “Your support helps create sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution and exploitation.”  I like to support anthologies.

A 2024 Writers on the River Charity Anthology with stories from A.D. Ellis, AJ Renee, Amanda Zook, Brandy Slaven, C.A. Harms, Danielle Keil, Darie McCoy, H. D’Agostino, J.M. Walker, Jade Waltz, Jamie K. Schmidt, Jen Talty, Joel Shoemaker, Kate Hawthorne, M.J. Haag, Mellanie Szereto, Miranda Lynn, Molly McLain, Nikki Landis, and Vinni George.     Amazon

ALLIE  (SILVER SPRINGS PETS) by Lia Davis

As a free spirit white witch, I always embrace what life throws at me. So, when my BFF and roommate gets married and moves out of our pricey rental, I decide to do what anyone would. I pack up all my things and move in with my big sister. You weren’t expecting that, were you? Me either. Silver Springs is a small-town haven for paranormal beings, and I’m positive it will be a good fit for me. But starting my new life doesn’t exactly go as planned. An unpleasant encounter with the property manager for my new rental is less than ideal. When he turns up dead just a few days later, I have no clue who to blame. I’m too distracted by a stray kitty wandering into my apartment to take good notes about any of my new neighbors. However, everyone else in my new complex starts to point their fingers at me. I can’t blame them. I am the new girl, after all. Intent on clearing my name, I start my very own investigation to find out who really killed Doyle. That’s how I wind up meeting four deliciously handsome guys who want to help me bring the real killer to justice. Together, we soon uncover dark secrets, a hidden cult, and an ancient feud. And the magical bond I share with my harem? None of us saw that coming.     AmazonKU

GODSFALL: THE BOOK OF THREE by Adam Gaffen

In “GODSFALL: Book 3,” Kalili and Faith, the last of the Thirteens, discover that the challenges they’ve taken on may be more monumental than they ever imagined. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they confront the Archangel Michael, who demands answers about their actions. However, what they reveal shatters Michael’s expectations, revealing a deception orchestrated by another Archangel. As they return to Earth, their focus turns to the pressing issue of Kalili’s former flame, Avareth, and the emotional wounds she has left behind. With one heartbreak already endured in their immortal lives, they are determined to heal the hurt, but their path forward is far from easy. With newfound allies in both Heaven and Hell, including Ariel and Lilith, the couple’s attention returns to securing their future. However, powerful enemies, including Gabriel and Lucifer, pose a formidable threat. In a climactic showdown, the ultimate question arises: which force is more powerful, ambition or love?      AmazonKU

LIZZY (SILVER SPRINGS PETS BOOK SEVEN) by KZ Merlin

VS Note: From FEB 23.

All I ever wanted was to have my very own basilisk and to play video games. Now I have my newest pet on his way home to me and a chance to meet my three best friends in person, what could go wrong?   AmazonKU

BASIL (SILVER SPRING PETS) by K Rose

VS Note: From FEB 26.

In this quirky reverse harem romance, I, a curvy biomedical engineer, find myself at the center of an unexpected world of passion and danger. After reluctantly joining a dating app, I unknowingly step into a supernatural realm. When one disastrous date turns me into a vampire, I’m faced with an ironic dilemma – I’m a vegan. Using my cutting-edge skills, I create a serum that allows me to live without feasting on blood. Fate takes me to Silver Springs, a sanctuary for supernatural beings, where I open a unique juice bar and tanning salon. In this enchanting haven, I discover love in the arms of my captivating supernatural suitors. But when vampire hunters that followed me there target me for my fangs, not my cruelty-free lifestyle, the stakes are raised in this heart-pounding paranormal rom-com adventure. As I navigate the dangers of my new undead life, will I find true love and acceptance in the arms of my supernatural suitors, or will I face the final death for real this time?   AmazonKU

LOVE AT COUNTRY PINES: SHORT STEAMY STORIES (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by  S C Principale

Country Pines Motel lies on the outskirts of the small, paranormal-friendly town of Pine Ridge. If you blink, you’ll miss it—literally. But if you are lucky enough to catch sight of it, the perfect night awaits just beyond the door. Love at Country Pines features monsters and their mates in the steamiest scenarios you can imagine. Stop in and discover: A minotaur and his new bride on an overnight getaway. A vampire, succubus, werewolf, and witch stranded by a hail storm. A pooka stuck in his shifted form when his wife arrives. A lonely kraken looking for love. And so much more!     AmazonKU

VELVET WINGS (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Lennox – I’m having a very bad day. No, let’s make that a very bad month. It’s not enough to be one of the only mothmen left in West Virginia, or that I have no hope of finding a mate or even being able to pop into the grocery store without attracting terrified screams—but now my home has been destroyed, too. With my forest gone and my career as an amateur arborist kaput, I do the unthinkable. I leave my family and head to paranormal-friendly Pine Ridge, knowing that I can find safety there…and maybe even get WiFi and the occasional convenience store veggie wrap. If I really want to shoot for the moon, perhaps in a year or two I’ll be doing well enough to convince my hothead brother to leave the ruins of our old life and join me. Cindy – I’m getting old. Okay, no, not really, but I’m becoming more mature. I just watched one…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HEART OF ARSON: THE PHOENIX QUEEN by Caramia Sami

Maria Fiamma must try to navigate her reign after years of being an isolated outcast at court. She must learn to sacrifice both her ego, and love, for the kingdom that never loved her. Her only companions thus far have been the ghosts that haunt InFiamma’s castle. Arabella Marella is a new arrival at court, whose only goal is to gain status, and provide her home territory with resources in the process. She never anticipated that she would fall in love with the Phoenix Queen.     AmazonKU

LAST MINUTE MATE by Darci R Acula and Sedona Ashe

VS Note: A re-release, “lengthened a bit”.

I’ve dedicated every waking moment in my life to dance. Over the past few years, my fiancé and I have won countless competitions and climbed the ranks until we became the couple to beat. I’d always felt like the hours we spent training together had brought us closer. An invite to a reality TV dance competition is a dream come true; and the prize money would help me to achieve the goal I’ve spent my life working toward—owning my own studio. When my childhood bestie, Salli, and her dance partner are invited as well, I couldn’t have been happier. I was about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the two most important people in my life at my side. Everything was working out so perfectly…at least until after our plane landed in Atlanta. Then life found a particularly cruel way to knock me down when I caught my fiancé and Salli performing a horizontal dance beneath the sheets. My dreams crashed down around me. Not only had I been betrayed by the two people I trusted most, but I no longer had a dance partner for the competition—which meant I’d have to drop out. That is, until a sexy wolf shifter steps out of the shadows, claiming I’m his mate. Weird, right? When he offers me a chance at revenge, I’m ready to accept whatever terms he offers. I have a feeling I’m going to fall before this is all over, and I don’t mean on stage…Last Minute Mate is a 10k word standalone novella.    Amazon

THE BUNNY BLUES (HEY THERE, HOP STUFF BOOK TWO) by Sedona Ashe

I’m a bunny on the run. Forced to bond with a fluffle of rabbit shifters who care only for my ability to provide offspring, I’ve spent the last six months tucked away in a burrow. My matched wouldn’t disrespect our elders by publicly rejecting me, but privately, they made their lack of feelings clear by refusing to bond with me. The only time they remembered we were paired, was when I went into heat… and became fertile. I didn’t think I had another choice, until I happened to see a viral video of a tiny raven-haired bunny who’d become luna to the most powerful pack of wolf shifters on earth. Monroe faced down the elders of her burrow and offered sanctuary to any bunny who needed it among her wolf pack. Gathering my courage, I decided to travel across the country and take her up on the offer. Making the journey to Monroe’s pack isn’t the hard part. No, the far more difficult challenge is trying to convince three very persistent wolf shifters that it is impossible for me to be their mate… no matter how much I wished things were different. But what if the elders are wrong? What if the rejection I’d suffered from the butthole rabbit shifters means the bond can be broken?   AmazonKU

MAGE’S LIBRARY (PURPLE OASIS BOOK NINE) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape

nk mage Lincoln has always loved books, but there hasn’t been much use of them since the apocalypse came. Scout and shifter Penny loves finding treasures on her missions outside the oasis, particularly when she can take them back to her home base and give them to the mage who has quickly become her friend. When they uncover a lost library, they finally have a chance to spend some time together, and explore the connection that’s been building, along with the trove of books just waiting to be uncovered.

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BILLIONAIRE DRAGON’S SWEET MATE (ORO ESCONDIDO BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe

Dakota is on the run from his past when he arrives in Oro Escondido, a small town in the New Mexico mountains. He thinks he might just stop there to rest and maybe save up some money, and it looks like a nice little town. When a help wanted sign pops up on the main road, he takes a chance on working at the local bookstore, but he finds so much more than a job. Logan meets Dakota and knows right away that the sweet man is his mate. Then he has to set about making Dakota see what he does in their relationship. Can these two overcome the dark shadow of Dakota’s past and teach Dakota that home, and family, are where you find them?     AmazonKU

DARK AND STORMY (MISS DARK’S APPARITIONS BOOK THREE) by Suzannah Rowntree

Moscow in the springtime is an unhealthy place for a fugitive Grand Duke like Vasily Nikolaevich Romanov. But Molly Dark has been learning to trust the ex-vampire prince, who hasn’t betrayed her quite as often as she expected. Besides, there are plenty of good reasons to visit Russia this year. There’s the missing ballerina whose unquiet ghost demands justice. There’s the new tsar’s spectacular coronation, which every royal monster in Europe is scheduled to attend. And there’s the irresistible opportunity to get the secret police off Grand Duke Vasily’s trail once and for all. It could even go well… if Vasily wasn’t bent on stealing back at least some of his lost fortune out from under the noses of his family, who in addition to being bloodthirsty vampires, are all completely bonkers. Never mind about the resentful ex-fiancee he forgot to mention.

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DARK AND DAWN (MISS DARK’S APPARITIONS BOOK FOUR) by Suzannah Rowntree

Thief she may be, but Molly Dark has rules: she only ever steals to benefit others—never herself. This time Molly only wants answers about the death of her father and the worrying persistence of his ghost—answers which almost certainly lie with his former business partner, Sir Humphrey Seton. Yet from the moment Miss Dark arrives on the doorstep of Sir Humphrey’s towering Hong Kong mansion, she can’t help sensing something rotten in the stifling summer air. Why are there so many barred windows and locked doors at Seton Castle? Why has Lady Seton made a sudden descent into madness? And why is the castle infested with such a catastrophic number of ghosts? It’s just possible the answer has something to do with Molly’s own missing inheritance…but she won’t find out, not unless she’s willing to break a few of her own rules. Not unless she’s willing to steal for herself. And not unless she’s ready to trust her crew…including the ex-vampire who stole her heart.   Amazon 

THE BLACK GIRL SURVIVES IN THIS ONE: HORROR STORIES by Various

A YA anthology of horror stories centering Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, and who survive to the end – Be warned, dear reader: The Black girls survive in this one. Celebrating a new generation of bestselling and acclaimed Black writers, The Black Girl Survives in This One makes space for Black girls in horror. Fifteen chilling and thought-provoking stories place Black girls front and center as heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits, and face down death. Prepare to be terrified and left breathless by the pieces in this anthology. The bestselling and acclaimed authors include Erin E. Adams, Monica Brashears, Charlotte Nicole Davis, Desiree S. Evans, Saraciea J. Fennell, Zakiya Dalila Harris, Daka Hermon, Justina Ireland, L.L. McKinney, Brittney Morris, Maika & Maritza Moulite, Eden Royce, and Vincent Tirado. The foreword is by Tananarive Due.

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THE FAITHFUL DARK (THE BRILLIANT SOUL DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Cate Baumer

In a holy city where sins and blessings can be revealed through consecrated touch, Csilla – born without a soul – is worthless to the Church that raised her. But when a series of murders corrodes the magic that keeps the city safe, the Church elders see a use for her flaw: she can assassinate their prime suspect, a heretic with divine heritage. The heretic, however, makes a counter-offer; clear his name and catch the real killer, without becoming a target herself, and he’ll use his power to get her a soul. When their investigation catches the attention of Ilan, a ruthless Inquisitor demoted for his failure to solve the case, he reluctantly offers his help in order to earn back his position. He’ll bring in the murderer— and failing that, Csilla and the heretic. But as the death toll rises and their hunt pits them against the Faith, Csilla will find that salvation comes at the cost of everything she believes in.   Amazon

MAGICALLY WILD: AN URBAN FANTASY ANTHOLOGY by Various

An urban fantasy anthology with fifteen action-packed adventures. When a transportation spell goes wrong, the Kingdom of Tails and Feathers loses all of its mythical creatures. They end up spread across multiple timelines, dimensions, and planes. Some slip quietly through the shadows, while others create utter chaos. The ‘Event’ by Miranda Grant The Kingdom of Tails and Feathers is getting ready to open its doors to the public. But there’s just one small hiccup. All the animals have disappeared. A Manticore on the Loose by G. Clatworthy Two strange men arrive at the Magical Liaison Office in Wales, asking about a lost manticore. Can Agent Jones find it before it causes any trouble?…(more story details on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE FUTURE KING’S QUEEN  (THE DRAGON KINGS OF FIRE AND ICE BOOK NINE) by Amelia Shaw

Time Leap – we’re going 10 years back, to the moment that the Prince of the Black Mountains realized that Jessa was his fated mate. King Stavrok’s daughter and King Erik’s son are the first of the dragon king’s heirs to fall in love.

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FEVERED FURY (TESSA FURY, ACCIDENTAL BOUNTY HUNTER BOOK FOUR) by Margo Bond Collins

In the blazing heat of a scorching Texas summer, when all the fountains in Dallas erupt into towering infernos, I’m certain it’s the work of the djinn I’m after. But as I close in on him, a different kind of fire consumes me—and the heat I’m feeling isn’t just from the Texas sun. An internal fever intensifies with every clue I uncover, every shadowed alley I brave. This isn’t just a chase; it’s a descent into a fever dream where the boundary between reality and delusion shimmers and fades. The closer I get to the djinn, the more fiercely this fever rages within me, threatening to devour me from the inside out, and it soon becomes clear that this isn’t just any hunt. With the city’s water transformed into flames and the lines between hunter and hunted blurring, I realize this prey is more treacherous than I anticipated. Because this djinn isn’t merely evading me—he’s targeting me. Now, I’m not just hunting to protect the city from going up in flames—I’m racing to save myself, and everyone I love.   AmazonKU

MAL by Perla Zul

Once upon a time, Mal was a spinster who could weave magic into his thread. Hired by the royal family, he met the young prince and the two became inseparable. But when the two attempted to save the kingdom, Mal was the only one to pay the price. He wakes up from a hundred year sleep with a body made of thorns and roses, his prince having never returned for him. Now, when that same kingdom he saved doesn’t invite him to celebrate the birth of the princess, Mal brings his own gift…A Sleeping Beauty retelling of loss, regret, and love.     Amazon

THE HANGED MAN (DAUGHTER OF THE MOON BOOK TWO) by H P Mallory

An irreverent, sexy, and hysterical romp through the tarot…KATE: After inheriting my aunt’s crappy castle in the rinky dink town of Maplewood, Vermont, my life has never been the same. And I’m not just exaggerating. Nope, I’m now a celestial guardian (called a Daughter of the Moon), I’m the caretaker of a talking goat and a shrunken head, and I’m stuck with the literal worst guardian who’s more attached to me than my own shadow. And let’s not even talk about the fact that as soon as I took my vow to the moon, my body morphed into something that looks like a fertility statue (and I’m forty-freaking-five, thank you!)  But that’s not even the worst of it. Not by a long shot. The worst? My sex-crazed mother has just decided to relocate to a town nearby which means we’ll be seeing a lot more of each other. That might sound nice, but it isn’t—not when I have to hide this new life of mine. At least I have Luke Montgomery to rely on—Luke’s a magician in town and he’s the only one who’s able to keep me from wanting to tear my hair out. Not only that, but Luke’s in a word: hot. And, yeah, I might have a crush on him…Things get really weird when I start having dreams of an incredibly sexy man who appears to be stuck in a garden, atoning for something. I can’t decide if he’s simply the result of eating too late at night or if he’s meant to teach me something about the newest tarot lesson I’m embarking on—The Hanged Man. Sometimes life is truly stranger than fiction.     AmazonKU

LEGENDS, TEA AND A GHOST NAMED RI (LILY AND CASSIE BY THE SEA MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Nellie H Steele

The small town of Hideaway Bay is rocked by another murder just weeks before Christmas. When they stumble upon the body, amateur sleuths Lily and Cassie are thrust into the middle of the murder investigation. To clear their names, they must search for the real culprit. Together with their resident ghost, former female pirate captain, Ri, and their one-eyed cat, they’ll have to sort through the dark secrets to find the shocking truths waiting for them under the mistletoe. And if they can’t piece together the puzzle, they may become the killer’s next victims.   AmazonKU

CLAIMING THE BEAST (VEGAS IMMORTALS: THE BEAST AND THE BADASS BOOK TWO) by Holly Roberds

I’ll claw down the walls around her heart, if it’s the last thing I do. My angel of death succeeded in killing me, but I didn’t count on her bringing me back to life. My resurrection unleashed every monster and god ever slain by the Blade of Bane, including my immortal enemy. Now Miranda hunts nightly, trying to put the dangerous immortals back in the steel prison of her blade, but I’ll be damned if I let her do this on her own. Problem is, she’s built a fortress around herself, and who can blame her? When I vanished—when I left her alone—I broke something more fragile than bones: her trust. To her I’m unreliable, a risk she won’t take again. I may be a chaotic mess, with a fractured brain, scarred by lifetimes of torment and imprisonment. But I’ll do anything to claim her heart, even if I must start by convincing her body that I’m the only one who can make her set her aflame with untamed desire. The unhinged beast inside me may ruin everything, if the sun god doesn’t wipe out all the other gods in Vegas first.     AmazonKU

BONY PONY (SAL;EM SUPERNATURALS BOOK NINE) by Lisa Carlisle

Is there anything better a seeing one of your favorite bands at an outdoor concert on a beautiful night? When I left Salem, I expected a fun night out with my wolf shifter mate and quirky supernatural friends. But when I meet a vampire in the merch line, he starts to show up in more places. He invites me to watch his band and then join him on stage. He even tries to convince me to join them on tour. I’m flattered. Who doesn’t want to run off and escape reality sometimes? Or fantasize about being a rockstar? But I have a life in Salem, a business to run–and a husband I love. I turn the vampire down. I’m a fan of fur, not fangs. Then I find a strange skeleton prop sitting outside my club. And a beautiful necklace in the mail. When I put it on, something strange happens.     AmazonKU

OTHERWORLDLY by F T Lukens

Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they’ve been stuck in a five-year winter, but there’s got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn’t abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery’s family to scrape by. Knox is a familiar from the Other World, a magical assistant sent to help humans who have made crossroads bargains. But it’s been years since he heard from his queen, and Knox is getting nervous about what he might find once he returns home. When the crossroads demons come to collect Knox, he panics and runs. A chance encounter down an alley finds Ellery coming to Knox’s rescue, successfully fending off his would-be abductors. Ellery can’t quite believe what they’ve seen. And they definitely don’t believe the nonsense this unnervingly attractive guy spews about his paranormal origins. But Knox needs to make a deal with a human who can tether him to this realm, and Ellery needs to figure out how to stop this winter to help their family. Once their bargain is struck, there’s no backing out, and the growing connection between the two might just change everything.

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GARGOYLE GRIPE: A MONSTER ROMANCE by Sabrina Cassidy

When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold. Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else. But when Drake, my secret crush, a tall, brooding gargoyle hot enough to stop me in my tracks, comes in for my famous banana bread, I offer to whip him up a batch quickly. Betrayed by bread, it backfires and creates a temporary matebond between the two of us. Now we have a month of being stuck together—every time we’re more than ten feet away we pass out. It should have been too claustrophobic having a seven-foot stoic gargoyle following my every step, but Drake is easy going, considerate, and too hot for the tiny kitchen. But my temporary mate is carrying scars from his past and getting him to open up is harder than tempering chocolate in a heat wave. As the month continues, it’s harder to remember the “temporary” part of the matebond. My quiet life alone now seems lonely, and I can’t forget the feel of Drake’s massive wings wrapped around me. When Brad resurfaces, demanding I help him or he’ll sabotage my floundering efforts, his threats could blow up everything I’m trying to rebuild. Because when the month is over, I don’t think I’m going to be able to sever this temporary matebond.   Amazon

MAID FOR HER SNOW BEAST: MATED TO THE MONSTER by Evangeline Priest

The newest monster-controlled city is open to new residents and visitors alike! Whether you want to take a walk on the wild side for a night or find your happily ever after, we have what you need right here! Another monster-controlled city has opened their portals for new residents, and Valiana Seitta sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start. Fueled by business plans and vision boards, she moves away from a crummy relationship and endless string of dead end jobs to the sparkling possibility of Avalon Vale. New year, new city, and new look—Val is ready to leave her old life behind. Unfortunately, she has nowhere to live. So when she’s offered an opportunity to clean out an abandoned mansion, Val takes it. As she jumps into her new job, she realizes that the mansion may not be completely abandoned after all.   AmazonKU

UNDEAD URGES (A LUNA THORN WITCHY MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by Amanda M Lee

Luna Thorn is a witch about town. She likes to fancy herself a loner, but the truth is, she has the weight of the world resting on her shoulders. Gorgons are infiltrating Detroit, and they’ve set their sights on Luna. They want her. The question is: why? Luna is determined to find out. It won’t be easy. When zombies attack the Cathedral, the building Luna and the people she cares for call home, Luna is determined to snuff out the culprit. Unfortunately for her, the only lead she has is a witch who isn’t in the mood to offer up help. When the most powerful mage in the Midwest pops up for a visit, Luna is glad for the help. The responsibility is becoming overwhelming…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU     AB

DARKER BY FOUR by June CL Tan

A vengeful girl. A hollow boy. A missing god. Rui has one goal in mind—honing her magic to avenge her mother’s death.  Yiran is the black sheep of an illustrious family. The world would be at his feet—had he been born with magic.  Nikai is a Reaper, serving the Fourth King of Hell. When his master disappears, the underworld begins to crumble…and the human world will be next if the King is not found. When an accident causes Rui’s power to transfer to Yiran, everything turns upside down. Without her magic, Rui has no tool for vengeance. With it, Yiran finally feels like he belongs. That is, until Rui discovers she might hold the key to the missing death god and strikes a dangerous bargain with another King. As darkness takes over, three paths intersect in the shadows. And three lives bound by fate must rise against destiny before the barrier between worlds falls and all Hell breaks loose—literally.

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CALL FORTH A FOX by Markelle Grabo

Though the western wood is rumored to be home to wicked faeries, 15-year-old Roisin forages without fear, until the night she saves a red fox from a bear, and that bear turns on her. Ro and her sister survive the attack, but the forest isn’t finished with them yet, for the seemingly ordinary bear is truly a boy who’s been cursed by faeries and forced to partake in a deadly competition. And the red fox is actually a girl—the same girl from the village who Ro has fallen for. Between the bear and the fox only one is meant to survive, but Ro and her sister are determined to break the curse before tragedy strikes, and their fight forever alters their ties to the western wood and to each other.

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DAD BOD MINOTAUR by Alana Khan

Zoey – When Theo—part minotaur, part enigma—walks into my salon seeking a makeover, my quiet life explodes into a whirlwind of desire and danger. Beneath his awkward exterior lies a potent masculinity that defies the rules. As passion blooms, those who don’t condone a love like ours take their hatred a step too far and threaten our very lives. Theo – On Earth, where I’m an Other, Zoey awakens my forbidden desires. Her playful spirit unveils a world of acceptance and love I never dared dream of, but dangerous haters threaten to rip us apart. Fueled by the passionate wildfire Zoey has ignited in me, I’ll face any adversary, defy any rule, to protect the free-spirited woman who has captured my soul.   AmazonKU

THE ORDER OF BLOOD AND RUIN: MAGIFORD SUPERNATURAL CITY (MAGIC ON MAIN STREET BOOK THREE) by K M Shea

They used to be enemies. Now they’re partners. I never imagined Considine Maledictus—one of the most powerful vampires alive—would go from ruling the streets at night to joining the supernatural task force just to become my partner, but here we are. Considine claims he “fancies” me. He also used to hide his identity and pose as my charming next-door neighbor, so forgive me if I don’t believe him. As bad as that is, my work life is worse. My slayer identity—kept a secret since a lone slayer is an easy target—has been leaked by a suspect from a previous case. This brings a new level of danger to my job, especially since the suspect is obviously holding a grudge against me. But I’m more worried about my city. Bad things are going down, and whatever is stirring in the shadows is more than I can handle alone. Can I trust Considine to watch my back when he used to be the biggest threat to my life? And why is it that despite everything that has happened, a part of me wonders if it’s possible for a slayer and vampire to be together.     AmazonKU

HEXCESS BAGGAGE (A SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 14) by Lily Harper Hart

The French Quarter is quiet for a change. Christmas is just around the corner, and the off-season is allowing for some rest and relaxation for the local business owners. Ofelia Archer is basking in it…until her mother’s walking group stumbles upon a body in Jackson Square. The White Walkers—a group Ofelia and her fiancé Zach Sully are constantly mocking—have been getting bolder and bolder in the Quarter. Their aim is to stop the crime and clean things up…even if that means pointing the finger at a homeless man Ofelia is convinced is innocent. As things come to a head between Ofelia and her mother, a group of shadow assassins takes shape and begins a cleanse in the Quarter. They’re acting as vigilantes, but who is controlling them? All eyes turn to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU     AB

OWL I NEED (OWLS OF RAWR COUNTY BOOK TWO) by Sophie Stern

Rose McDonald thought she left her past behind. When she broke up with her mate and left town, it was for a good reason. Her uncle Alexander was going to cause havoc in Rawr County, and she didn’t want any part of it. The only way she could protect Sam was to leave. So, she left. Unfortunately for Rose, the past has come calling. A mysterious note. An anonymous caller. A strange visit from the police. Rose is quickly finding that her world is unraveling faster than she anticipated, and the only way she can find answers is by turning to the one person she nearly destroyed.     Amazon

OF WULF AND WYND PART FOUR: AN FF OMEGAVERSE FANTASY ROMANCE (THE KINGDOMS OF GYLDREN BOOK FIVE) by Lexa Luthor

The Sword of White Sommer was forged to be wielded by the Black Wulf, who is the rightful king. Now safely at Hydan Rock Manor, Tharon and Roswynd spend time recovering, plotting, and preparing to face Tharon’s brother. But to become king, Tharon must capture Saxon, who has sequestered himself in the impenetrable Monales Castle. With only one possible route into the castle, Tharon and Roswynd stake their lives on freeing White Sommer and finally ending the madness once started by Edeva’s murder.

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SERPENT AND FLAME: A MEDUSA RETELLING (IVY AND BONE) by R L Perez

After one ill-advised night of passion with a death god, fire witch Marina was left with a curse that binds her soul to deadly serpents, dooming her to a life without love or companionship. Now the god is nowhere to be found and she’s left fighting to keep her coven alive while she dreams of revenge she might never get. When the death god suddenly reappears, begging for her help, her first instinct is to kill him. But with his arrival comes a host of dark and unnatural creatures, waging war on her city and threatening to slaughter her people. Marina isn’t powerful enough to stop them on her own. She needs to work together with the one man she hates more than anything. The one man who holds the key to undoing her curse forever. The one man whose very presence could mean the destruction of her people. With his help, Marina must save her people from dark magic—without dooming them to the curse of the death god. But can she work alongside her enemy without losing her heart to him a second time?

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LIVING HELL (CAITH MORNINGSTAR BOOK FIVE) by Celia Kyle

The dead aren’t rising in Mouse Town anymore, but banishing them cost a lot. More than expensive shoes. More than a sports car. We’re talking the kind of price that only comes from gnarly magic: Sam’s memories of me. He has no idea who I am. Can I even be his mate anymore? Hell if I know, and I don’t have time to deal with it all. Because there’s a twisted sorcerer in town. Before I can focus on my love life, I need to stop him from stripping magical DNA from anyone who catches his fancy so he can make my cousin his bride. Not a chance. But there’s something going on inside of me, something that makes me feel too small in my skin, as if the trials I endured to stop the last bad guy have awakened some power deep within. With Sam out of the picture and my bestie keeping her distance—for some reason—I have to deal with this on my own. That’s the way it always goes. Sam and I have overcome so many supernatural hardships, but this time I don’t know if there’s a way to get him back.

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NOT A MOURNING PERSON (GRIMDALE GRAVEYARD MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR)  by Steffanie Holmes

Was bringing three hot AF ghosts back to life a grave mistake? All I wanted to do was kiss my ghost boyfriends, but instead, I broke the Veil between the worlds of the Living and the Dead. Whoops. Now, a horde of demons and hellbeasts are after us, and if I don’t get control over my resurrection magic soon, we’re in for some grave consequences.Like the end of the world. I’m creeping it real here – I’m terrified. There isn’t enough coffee in all of Grimdale to fortify me for this battle. What if the price of falling for three beautiful, spirited, impossible men is worse than death? What if the only way to stop Grimdale from becoming a literal ghost town…is to give up my soul?     AmazonKU

PISTON (MOON BURROW BEARS BOOK NINE) by Fel Fern

A doomed vampire. A vengeful biker bear. An unlikely union. Overturned. Piston’s life underwent a complete reversal the moment his sister was murdered. Vengeance wasn’t far from his mind, but with two young nieces to look after, avenging his sister was the least of his priorities. When a friend calls Piston in for a favor, he can’t refuse, even if it means sheltering a bloodsucking leech. However, Linus isn’t what Piston expects. Despite the centuries he’s lived, Linus is unexpectedly naive and sweet. Linus and he are from two completely different worlds, but when temptation is within reach, no one can refuse fate’s call. Traitor. The vampire king of his coven has branded Linus an enemy, and Linus has no idea why. Lost and without allies, he has to rely on a complete stranger to extricate himself from a bind. Piston is off-limits. Linus knows he’ll bring his biker bear nothing but pain and trouble. He’s not worthy of Piston’s love, but Piston is determined to prove him wrong.     AmazonKU

DODGING THE MAGICAL CURSE (MIDLIFE WITCHERY BOOK 16) by Brenda Trim

When a desperate friend shows up at Pymm’s Pondside with a deadly hex and a plea for help, the Backside of Forty embark on a quest that takes them from cozy tea shops to the shadowy halls of the Protectorate Guild. As Fiona, Aislinn, and Violet navigate the perils of the magical realm and the challenges of menopause, they seek the guidance of a gargoyle in their quest for the elusive cure. But this journey isn’t all wand-waving and potion-brewing; it’s a wild ride across England, uncovering secrets that make their cauldrons bubble with more than just magic. Will they gather the rare ingredients, outwit the witch behind the curse, and save their friend before the Crimson Moon claims its final victim?      AmazonKU

THE FORBIDDEN BOND: BOOK 20 OF THE GRAY WOLF SERIES by Quinn Loftis

Vampires and werewolves. Eternal enemies. But one vampire wants to change that by creating something nature, or the Great Luna, never intended. Alice Douglas, a brilliant geneticist, has devoted her life to helping others through science. But when her powerful father coerces her to take a job at a secret government facility, she discovers helping people is nowhere in the job description. Instead, Alice is forced into assisting Cain, the vampire king, in his frenzied quest to create a race of super-soldiers–werewolf vampire hybrids, a mission that has already claimed the lives of dozens of dormant werewolves. When Cain realizes that Alice is actually …(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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BOUND TO THE ORC WARLORD (BRIDES OF THE MOON BLADE CLAN BOOK TWO) by Krista Luna

One wish changes my life forever. Now I’ve got an extra-grumpy “married at first sight” orc husband. Getting caught blowing the whistle on a mob boss isn’t the worst part of my day. No, that would be getting sucked through a portal to Faerie. Or finding out I’m a witch who can fly… very, very badly. Or fighting off a soul-sucking fae who wants to drain me dry. Or getting stuck in a tree, flashing an orc my hot-pink panties. Actually, that last one might not be so bad. Dravarr’s scowls highlight his smoldering eyes and sharp cheekbones, and his touch makes me swoon. Especially since he has to hold me all day and night to keep me from floating away. But the soul-sucking fae come back. And a meddling goddess plays matchmaker and marries me to the grumpy orc warrior! I don’t want to be Dravarr’s wife of duty. How can I become the bride of his heart?     Amazon

FROST BITE by Virginia Kelly and Lynn Van Dorn

Nick has no direction in his life, as his mother often reminds him. He works paycheck to paycheck, which becomes a problem when the paychecks stop coming in. When he’s offered an opportunity to work off his rent, Nick decides there are worse things in life than being a super, especially when the job includes free rent. There is, however, a catch. His landlord is a vampire and he needs more from Nick than maintenance and renter-wrangling. He needs Nick’s blood. Vladimir has drifted for centuries before finally making Chicago his home. With the help of his trusted servant, Ivan, he has surrounded himself with a camouflage of human tenants and dropped off the supernatural radar. He might be a blood-drinking monster but he has no taste for the dangerous, and often murderous, politics that surround the local vampire Council. He is a monster alone, and that’s exactly how he likes it, but with his human servant retiring, Vladimir needs a replacement. Luckily, Ivan finds a candidate who already lives in the building and is eager to interview for the job. Nick is a man who needs to find purpose for his life and Vladimir is a vampire in dire need of a reason to keep existing. They start to find what they seek within each other and the future looks bright indeed, even for a creature of the night. Then catastrophe strikes and Vladimir finds that after centuries of hiding, he finally has something worth fighting for.     AmazonKU

A WITHERING STORM (THE WITHERING MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Amy Boyles

It’s all come down to this. Monster hunter Grim has been promised a cure for the disease that he’s infected with–a disease that will cause him to change into one of the very creatures that he hunts. That promise comes in the form of a television celebrity who has own agenda–record Grim’s healing process for his audience, an audience that gets to vote for Grim’s outcome every step of the way. Will Grim be healed? Or will he succumb to the disease?     AmazonKU

KASH AND BELLA (THE WOLF’S MATE GENERATIONS BOOK SIX)  by R E Butler

She-wolf Isabelle has never shifted in her life. Traumatized during a hunt when she was younger, she’s never been able to access her wolf, which means none of the males in her pack see her as mate material. When she’s invited by a friend to visit her pack for the full moon, Bella hopes a change of scenery will be just what she needs to make her wolf come out. Kash, a fae male with wolfish tendencies, has been longing to find his truemate. Deciding he’s waited long enough, he casts a spell to locate his mate, surprised to discover she’s hanging out with his pack on the full moon. But Bella’s family isn’t happy she’s found her mate in Allen, especially her alpha father, who forbids the mating and considers her behavior as the utmost betrayal. When her brother tries to force Bella to abandon Kash and return home, things get out of hand fast, and an enemy no one expected rears its head. Can Bella find Kash before time runs out?

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BURNING DJINN OF FIRE: DESTINY OF A MIDDLE AGED WITCH BOOK ONE (GRIMOIRES OF A MIDDLE AGED WITCH BOOK SIX)  by Renee George

Seven months ago, goddess magic allowed me, the very human Marigold Everlee, to have a couple of sizzling nights with the very paranormal Zev. He was tall, dark, and smoking hot. Literally. He’s an ifrit–a fire-magic-wielding djinn. Spoiler alert: When the goddess magic poofed—so did Zev. Yeah. I was ghosted after he promised me, he’d be back. His disappearance turned my heart to ash. But you know what? I’m middle-aged and marvelous, baby. Crying over spilled magic isn’t going to change what happened to my one-sided love connection. I have new aspirations: being the best bad-ass witch possible. My new bestie is teaching me the ways of eclectic magic, and I’m throwing all my energy into the process. I’ve always been a little hippy-dippy, so using my crystals and herbs for spell work should come naturally to me, right? Wrong. Just when I think I’m getting the hang of potions, a fire spell blows up in my face, leaving a cryptic message scorched into my kitchen cabinets. From Zev. What the what!? It seems Zev didn’t want to disappear after all. I may be a magical mess, but no one gets away with hurting the people I love, including my stubborn, sarcastic, sexy genie. Watch out, world. This girl is on fire. Get out of the way … or get burned.

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SHADOW ME: A GARGOYLE SHIFTER ROMANTASY by Annie Anderson

Once upon a time, I killed a god and stole his power. I’ve been paying for it ever since. After my banishment, I promised myself three things. One: I would never take a mate. Two: I would find a way to get rid of the power I stole. Three: I would punish the gods who banished me. Not necessarily in that order. There’s just one teeny, tiny little problem. That power I hate? It’s a siren call to the ones who banished me, letting them know I’ve broken out of their prison. And that mate I don’t want? Well, he found me first, and he has no intention of letting me go anytime soon–even with his life on the line. Trusting him breaks every one of my rules, but it might be the only way to save us both.     AmazonKU

TESTED BY TEMPTATION (TRACKING TROUBLE BOOK FIVE) by Lindsay Buroker

In the final installment of the Tracking Trouble series, Arwen must confront her dark-elven kin once and for all while helping Azerdash win a war against all of dragon kind. Ambitious tasks under any circumstances. But, to make matters worse, Gemlytha, the powerful woman Azerdash has admitted having feelings for, isn’t as dead as everyone believed. When he comes face to face with her again, will he choose Arwen? Or Gemlytha?     AmazonKU

PROFESSOR AND THE SEER (GRAE SISTERS BOOK TWO) by Eve Langlais

I can see everyone’s future but my own. I’ve lived most of my life as a recluse because leaving my house means being bombarded with visions of the possible futures that exist with every step I take. If that person crosses the road here, they live, but if they go to the traffic lights at the corner, they’ll get hit by someone running the red. It’s a curse, and one I do my best to hide from until I’m dragged on a mission to rescue my sister. Not that my assassin sibling needs my help.What I don’t expect is to be hit by a wave of power that throws my ability into overdrive—and threatens my sanity. Rather than drag my sisters into my nightmare, I enlist the aid of a professor specializing in arcane history. A man I could easily love, but I already know how that ends—with him dying at my feet. There has to be a way to change the future, but what if my choices bring about the apocalypse?

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HEARTSONG: A GARGOYLE MONSTER ROMANCE (WAR OF THE UNDERHILL BOOK TWO) by S E Wendel

San Francisco, Present day – A gargoyle warrior unprepared for the modern world…Fifteen hundred years ago, Frey and all his kind were cursed by the vicious fae queen, their magick stolen and their bodies rendered stone. It has been a hellish existence, frozen in time as the world changes around them. A proud warrior ready for a mate, Frey rages against his stone prison, but with every year that passes, hope slips away that the curse will ever be broken.That is, until he and some of his kin are placed in an odd little museum. And she walks through the door.A modern woman not ready for a medieval male…Anna Kincaid has just gotten back on her feet. After struggling with student debt, chronic migraines, a serial-dater mother, and Bay Area rent for years, she’s finally landed a job that will help with all of it. It feels too good to be true—full health care with dental and helping manage a museum full of exquisite artifacts? Her heart and history degree are thrilled, but something about the museum is…odd. The owners are a mysterious, if kind couple who call the collection the clan. And the collection is…well, monstrous. Huge, savage-looking statues from the late Celtic period. Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…When the museum is stormed by masked commandos one night, it isn’t even the weirdest thing to happen. No, she could wrap her head around organized art theft—what defies belief is one of the big gray behemoths springing to life to save her. And that he flies off with her. And when he tucks her into his big body and growls mate.     AmazonKU

AVARITIA: A MONSTER ROMANCE (SHADES OF SIN BOOK FOUR) by Colette Rhodes

If there’s one thing Verity will consistently do, it’s spontaneously make terrible decisions. Sometimes they work out well—so far, smuggling her rescue cat into the shadow realm has been a great success—but more often than not, she ends up with a bigger mess to clean up than she started with. If there’s one thing Theon will consistently do, it’s plot his brother’s demise after losing his spot in the line of succession to King Allerick. It has yet to work out well for him, but there’s a first time for everything, right? Especially now that Theon has got himself an ex-Hunter of his own to feed from, and he’s stronger than ever. But Verity isn’t going to let Theon get away with his treasonous ways, not when he has so much to offer the shadow realm. For the first time, someone believes that Theon has the capacity to do good in the world. If only he believed her.     AmazonKU

FATES ENTWINED (ZODIAC WOLVES BOOK FIVE) by Elizabeth Briggs

Continue the Zodiac Wolves series with this collection of brand new stories about all the characters you’ve grown to love, including an extended epilogue for Ayla and Kaden! This collection includes the following stories: Fire Mated: After Stella is mated to her worst enemy—the Leo alpha, Jordan—she rejects him. But the stars won’t let her escape her fate so easily…and neither will Jordan…(more stories’ details on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

POISONED WATERS (SACRED BEATH BOOK SEVEN) by Nadia Scrieva

No one is prepared to deal with the repercussions of Visola’s rampage across America; not even Visola herself. The result is global warfare of land versus sea on a scale that no one has ever seen before. The people of the oceans must struggle, for the first time, to keep their heads above water. In a secret and primitive part of the Atlantic, a powerful priestess believes that innocent Princess Varia possesses the key to the world’s salvation. Glais, the princess’s young love, lies in a mysterious coma, and Mother Melusina promises that she will wake him if only Varia does all she asks. Appalled at the idea of betraying her mother, Varia refuses, but she is not sure how much longer she can stand the brutal imprisonment and torture. Mother Melusina is convinced that if Varia can survive her rigorous training, the princess will become the type of leader that can bring and end to war and correct Queen Aazuria’s mistakes. Varia is hesitant, skeptical, and afraid. Unfortunately, she has no choice. The life of the boy she loves depends on it.

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LIES AMONG US: A NOVEL by Sarah Beth Durst

After her mother dies, Hannah doesn’t know how to exist without her. Literally. In fact, Hannah’s not even certain that she does exist. No one seems to see or hear her, and she finds herself utterly alone. Grief-stricken and confused, her sense of self slowly slipping away, Hannah sets out to find new purpose in life—and answers about who (and what) she really is. Hannah’s only remaining family is her older sister, Leah. Yet even Leah doesn’t seem to notice her. And while Hannah can see and hear her sister, she also sees beautiful and terrible things that don’t—or shouldn’t—exist. She learns there’s much more to this world than meets the eye and struggles to make sense of it all. When Hannah sees Leah taking the same dangerous path that consumed their own mother—where lies supplant reality—she’s desperate to get through to her. But facing difficult truths is harder than it looks.

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THE MONSTROUS MISSES MAI: A NOVEL by  Van Hoang

Los Angeles brims with opportunity in 1959—though not for aspiring fashion designer Cordelia Mai Yin, the first-generation child of Vietnamese immigrants, who finds the city unkind to outsiders and as dispirited as her own family. When Cordi rents a cheap loft in an old apartment building, she quickly warms to kindred souls Tessa, Audrey, and Silly. They also want better things and have pasts they’d rather forget. That they all share the same middle name makes their friendship seem like destiny. As supportive as they are of each other, it’s a struggle just to eke out a living, let alone hope to see their wishes for success come true. Until an ever-present and uncannily charming acquaintance of the landlord’s offers a solution to their problems. He promises to fulfill their every dream. All it takes is a little magic. And a small sacrifice. As one surprisingly effective spell leads to another, their wishes get bigger. But so does the price they must pay. Amid the damaged seams of her life so far, Cordi must realize her own power in order to rip free, without losing everything she’s worked so hard to achieve.   AmazonKU     AB

COURT OF WANDERERS (SILVER UNDER NIGHTFALL BOOK TWO) by Rin Chupeco

Remy Pendergast, vampire hunter, and his unexpected companions, royal vampires Lord Zidan Malekh and Lady Xiaodan Song, are on the road through the kingdom of Aluria again after a hard-won first battle against the formidable Night Empress, who threatens to undo a fragile peace between humans and vampires. Xiaodan, severely injured, has lost her powers to vanquish the enemy’s new superbreed of vampire, but if the trio can make it to Fata Morgana, the seat of Malehk’s court—dubbed “the Court of Wanderers”—there is hope of nursing her and bringing them back. En-route to the Third Court, Remy crosses paths with his father, the arrogant, oftentimes cruel Lord of Valenbonne. He also begins to suffer strange dreams of the Night Empress, whom he has long suspected to be Ligaya Pendergast, his own mother. As his family history unfolds during these episodes, which are too realistic to be coincidence, he realizes that she is no ordinary vampire—and that he may end up having to choose between the respective legacies of his parents. Posing as Malek and Xiaodan’s human familiar, Remy contends with Aluria’s intimidating vampire courts and a series of gruesome murders with their help—and more, as the three navigate their relationship. But those feelings and even their extraordinary collective strength will be put to the test as each of them unleashes new powers in combat at what may be prove to be the ultimate cost.

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THE JINN DAUGHTER: A NOVEL by Rania Hanna

Nadine is a jinn tasked with one job: telling the stories of the dead. She rises every morning to gather pomegranate seeds—the souls of the dead—that have fallen during the night. With her daughter Layala at her side, she eats the seeds and tells their stories. Only then can the departed pass through the final gate of death. But when the seeds stop falling, Nadine knows something is terribly wrong. All her worst fears are confirmed when she is visited by Kamuna, Death herself and ruler of the underworld, who reveals her desire for someone to replace her: it is Layala she wants. Nadine will do whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe, but Kamuna has little patience and a ruthless drive to get what she has come for. Layala’s fate, meanwhile, hangs in the balance.

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THREE VAMPIRES AND A BABY by Marie Dry

Her precious baby was half vampire! Rejected by her hunter family, Breona is desperate to have a family of her own. She has a daughter through artificial insemination, and she was content. Then an arrogant vampire appears, claiming her daughter was half vampire and he was the father. He had a half human baby! Soon Jonas would have to get married and produce an heir. The problem? He had a four-year-old half human baby he never knew about. As if that was not enough, her mother was a beautiful witch he’d never met before.

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KNIGHT OF THE GODDESS (BLOOD OF THE FAE BOOK FOUR) by Briar Boleyn

Beware the dread curse of Three…In the aftermath of the war between Pendrath and its neighbors, peace has finally come to Camelot. But for Morgan Le Fay and her friends, the calm is short-lived. A storm grows on the horizon. As a terrible evil that has been waiting hundreds of years begins to sweep through the land, Morgan and Draven must race to the aid of their allies, leaving their youngest and most vulnerable new family member in the care of trusted friends. The sword, the spear, the grail’s mystery…As the tide of war takes them across kingdoms and into greater peril, Morgan and Draven embark on a quest to destroy the three objects of untold power–the grail, the sword, and the spear. Together, the pair will find answers to questions lost in the mists of time. Answers to questions so terrible, they never even thought to ask. Blood calls to blood, the dark shall rise, Forged by the gods under sacred skies. For the love between these bonded mates is not just an everlasting one forged in blood. You might even call it divine.     AmazonKU

CODE YELLOW IN GRETNA GREEN (MIDLIFE RECORDER BOOK SIX) by Linzi Day

VS Note: Author states series must be read in order.

In Gateway terminology, a “Code Yellow” signifies a missing person. King Troels plans to hide in Yggdrasil, the sacred Viking Tree, so the Recorder cannot summon him. But after the Vikings’ treatment of Rollo, forty-one years of suppressed fury is about to burst out of Niki McKnight. Her lava-hot rage and desire for justice on behalf of all the women who filed petitions against the former King, sets our key characters off on a new path. The resulting power struggles in Viking bring new faces and fresh problems into the Gateway and Dola and Rhiannon have their own issues. The stakes are heightened further during the inaugural meeting of Breanna’s hilariously unconventional royal book club, while Aysha faces an unexpected predicament with Autumn. In Code Yellow in Gretna Green, Niki discovers what happens when a furious Recorder is pushed too far and heads into Angry Town.   AmazonKU

DEMON’S MARK (LEGION OF ANGELS BOOK 11) by Ella Summers

The schemes of deities are always multi-course affairs. Three years ago, gods and demons united against a common enemy. Now a terrible, ancient secret threatens to tear that alliance apart. Leda Pandora, the Angel of Chaos, has a complicated family. Her father’s a god, her mother’s a demon, and her daughter is destined to one day become the savior of the universe . . . if Leda can keep her safe long enough to grow up. Unfortunately, the universe might need saving a little sooner than expected. Whole worlds are going dark, deities are dying, and both gods and demons are each blaming the other for it. Every day, the threads of peace grow weaker. The countdown to war is ticking, and if Leda can’t uncover the real culprit in time, the alliance won’t be the only thing in tatters—the whole universe will burn in the aftermath.   AmazonKU

DEADLY SEEDS (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 24) by Jenna St James

Spring brings a burst of wild flora to Enchanted Island, keeping game warden, Shayla, busy cataloging plants. When childhood friend, Tommy Trollman, alerts Shayla to the theft of a rare, one-of-a-kind flower that only grows on the north side of the island, Shayla is determined to confront the thief. But when Shayla and Needles stumble over the body of said thief, Shayla must now change tactics and figure out who would want to possess the flower bad enough to kill for it. With plenty of suspects to interview, Shayla and Needles are kept busy. But when tragedy suddenly strikes the close-knit team, it will take the help of Black Forest King, GiGi, and countless woodland creatures to put the pieces back together. Can Shayla, Needles, Alex, and Grant unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will even more tragedy and death cast a shadow over the promise of spring?   AmazonKU

MONSTER’S BRIDE (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK 11) by Silvana G Sanchez

Seraphina, a rookie witch with a broken heart. Returning to Blackthorn Academy turns nightmarish after my cheating demon ex publicly humiliated me last year. But everything changes when a mysterious gargoyle saves me from being crushed by a stone. I must free my beloved Rhys from his curse before graduation. If I fail, evil forces will condemn him to eternal darkness. Rhys, a cursed guardian with a heart of stone. When twisted magic cursed me long ago, I resigned myself to isolation. Until Seraphina’s light called me back from the edge of despair. Only our fated bond can shatter my stony prison before midnight tolls on graduation day. No trial is too great for true love. But will fate be our ally or executioner?

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COMMANDER (FAE-TED KINGS BOOK FOUR) by Milana Jacks

D’Artaron is the kind of commanding officer every father wants for his daughter, every king wished they had, and every princess wishes he was in her security detail. He’s tall, with broad shoulders and a handsome masculine face, with dark hair that reaches just past his chin. Honorable, brooding, and utterly unavailable as well as self-denying of pleasure, Summer Court’s Commander walks around breaking hearts as if it’s his duty. It’s not. His duty is to the king. When the king hears of the coup in the Spring Court, and the power vacuum it leaves, he sends the Commander to protect the only royal left standing: the former princess, now the inexperienced Spring Queen. Excellent. Destroying evil doers and restoring order are Commander’s cup of tea. Everything about the new assignment is perfect. Orderly. Predictable and in control. Except his feelings for the new Queen.     AmazonKU

QUEENS OF MIST AND MADNESS (FAE ISLES BOOK FOUR) by Lisette Marshall

“Fae wars don’t end in surrender.” Emelin has finally found the bindings, the key to her victory. But to use them, she needs one last piece of the puzzle … and the only person who can give her that information is a stubbornly silent Thysandra. And an uncooperative captive is the least of Em’s problems. As the Mother prepares to strike, the magical world continues to squabble. Something ominous is plaguing Creon. And Em’s own newfound powers come with a dark side she did not expect, forcing her to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the fate of the world. To find allies and gather the forces they need, Em and Creon have no choice but to face the shadows of their pasts. But when disastrous secrets are revealed and the Mother finally deals her devastating blow … will they still have a future?   AmazonKU

HER RABID BEASTS (HER VICIOUS BEASTS BOOK TWO) by E P Bali

I escaped my Council-ordered execution by the skin of my beak, only to be faced with an even worse situation. My father, the King of Serpent Court, will try to get to me by any nefarious means possible, including hurting my friends. Meanwhile, the mere presence of the five mates I’ve rejected torments me at every turn. Savage, the unhinged wolf who now seems besotted with me. Scythe, the mob-boss Great White shark whose icy eyes see right through my skin and Xander, the arrogant, sneering dragon. Then, there’s the powerful, moody Deputy Headmaster of Animus Academy who has his amber eyes fixed right on me. While he says one thing, his body language tells me something completely different. And then one day, I start to receive cryptic texts from a mysterious stranger who’s past-times include watching me sleep and stalking me. What’s a girl to do except hand their attitude problems right back to them?     AmazonKU

BONDED TO THE WITCH (BONDED TO THE WITCH SERIES) by Sabrina Marley

Three months ago, I spent a whirlwind week with a man who changed my life forever. He awoke a whole new kind of magic within me, and I fell for him. Hard. Then, he disappeared. Nash Yun, PI, was the first person I’d ever met who couldn’t be influenced by my persuasion magic. He was immune to my charms, which made him even more attractive. And even harder to get. What started off as a reluctant friendship quickly blossomed into something much more. The passion between us was undeniable and like nothing I’d ever felt. But now it’s been weeks since I last heard from him, and I worry something terrible might have happened. Meanwhile, an innocent woman was robbed and possibly struck dead in her home one night, and I’m the only one who knows about it. The local sheriff doesn’t believe me, and without Nash’s help, I don’t even know where to begin investigating what happened. The days in my hometown Quincy Bay are getting colder, the nights darker, and the connection I used to feel to my magic is fading. I fear what will happen if — or when — that connection is severed completely.   AmazonKU

JASORA: AN ALPHA’S QUEEN 2 by Natavia

Jasora: An Alpha’s Queen 2 continues the story from where part one left off. After regaining her memories from her past life, Jasora embarks on a journey to uncover the dark secrets hidden within The Maikoh Tribe, the community of her mate, Wolfgang. As she delves deeper into the tribe’s secrets, she finds herself in danger, her life threatened by those who wish to keep the truth buried. Jasora’s determination to expose the people in Wolfgang’s tribe puts her in a precarious position. Will she be able to maintain her role as the alpha’s mate, or will she face banishment from the community? As she grapples with the challenges of being a Lycan’s wife, another alpha named Rakeem enters the picture, driven by the desire to reclaim his lost love. This urban paranormal tale revolves around the intertwining destinies of Jasora and Wolfgang as they defy all odds. The long-standing battle between two ancient tribes over a woman of exceptional beauty will eventually reach its conclusion. The story explores themes of love, destiny, and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect what they hold dear.     AmazonKU

ETERNALLY RARE: SHALLOW COVE™ DIMENSIONS (ETERNALLY SERIES BOOK FIVE) by January Rayne and Dallas Ann

I know I’m lucky to have a mate at all. Most would rejoice. Most would run to them. Not me. I want to stay with my family. I was trapped in the veil for the majority of my life, fighting to survive. And I’m supposed to leave them for a man I don’t know? I’m tired of Fate making the decisions for me. Yet…The ache in my chest becomes too much. The thirst in my throat becomes unbearable. The need to mate is a call I can no longer ignore. Even if I’ve never touched or kissed another.
How will I satisfy him? Finally, I go to my prince only to learn that I have not one, but two mates. A dragon and an elf. Not only do they rule separate kingdoms—they are mortal enemies. Hatred is rooted deep in my dragon’s fire and my elf guards a secret close to his heart that he refuses to tell. Forgiveness is the only solution. And the journey to getting it might be what kills us all. -The author recommends reading the other books in the series to understand the world and characters as they build off one another.     AmazonKU

QUEEN OF HEARTS (THE WICKED BOYS OF WONDERLAND BOOK FOUR) by Jekka Wilde

They say I’ve lost my mind, but I know the truth—Wonderland, with all its madness and beauty, has always been my destiny. In my darkest hour, my desperate pleas for rescue are answered by the most unlikely of saviors—the White Knight, the Mad Hatter, and an incubus who knows where to find the best tacos in LA. They spirited me away from my prison back to the sanctuary of my Malibu mansion, but the luxury of my old life feels hollow. It’s just another cage that no longer holds any allure. My Wicked Boys have shown me where I truly belong—by their side…in Wonderland. The moment I arrive, the White Queen confesses that she doesn’t have the strength to keep fighting against the Red Queen for the fate of the realm. She’s realized that there can be only one queen of Wonderland. And she’s prepared to fight her evil sister to the death. But she can’t do it alone. And time is running out. The shadow of the Red Queen’s tyranny looms over us—her army is at the White Queen’s border. Her Jabberwocky is more unstable and more dangerous than it’s ever been. It’s all hands on deck, and everyone is doing all they can to win the war. So far, the most impressive magical feat I’ve accomplished is conjuring a decent pumpkin spice latte. While I’m not terrible with a sword, I’ve never used one on the battlefield. If Wonderland’s fate ultimately rests on my shoulders, we are so totally screwed. Luckily, I have my Wicked Boys by my side. Our last stand will decide the fate of our world, and the queen who’s destined to reign over it. Either the White Queen will win…Or Wonderland will burn, and the Red Queen will rule over the ashes.     AmazonKU

DELIVERED TO MY WOLVES (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK 10) by Mazzy J March

Haven – I created the Mail-Order Mating app to help shifters find each other like my parents had. Right after joining it, I found mine. But he rejected me on our first date. One look, and he claimed I wasn’t the luna of a pack. Never would be. He proclaimed his rejection right there in a restaurant and then tossed his napkin in my face. The joy in my life is from helping others find their mates. But I’ve given up on finding mine.That is, until my best friend and assistant reactivates my profile without telling me and immediately there’s a match. Not one mate but two. Collyn and Fitz – We once had a mate. We mated her knowing she had a rare shifter disease, and only six months later, she was gone. We cherished those few moments we had with her but we have never moved on. Our families desperately want us to. Our parents want grandchildren, and the loneliness is so thick that sometimes, it’s difficult to breathe. We find the Mail-Order Matings app and give it a chance. But how in the hell can we find a mate when we’ve never stopped loving the one who left us?     AmazonKU

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First Meeting Snippet: STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER

The new book I’m working on currently is STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER and I’ve finally circled around to tell the story of Micki, who was a supporting character in STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER. Since MYSTERY DANCER has been on my mind so much recently, here’s the first meeting in that book between the FMC Tassia Megg and the MMC Liam Austin. Tassia just survived a daylong audition process to join the dance troupe on board the Nebula Zephyr and Liam is the ship Security Officer handling the paperwork.

(I’m hoping to have STAR CRUISE DREAM DANCER out in late April.)

The excerpt:

Liam made quick work of the new employee processing. The girls were tired but excited and several attempted to flirt with him as he checked their travel papers, guild memberships and the like. He stayed politely distant, in professional mode. Most had worked a cruise liner before so they knew what he needed and supplied the information without prompting.

When Tassia came to sit in the chair across the table from him, she sat straight backed, outwardly serene and composed.

“Congratulations,” he said. “Tough process the Comettes management put you through today. I was pulling for you.”

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity.” She brought out the folder with her papers, which she retrieved from a ratty backpack across the room in a pile where all the other girls had stacked their bags.

He raised his eyebrows a bit. “Actual paper? Haven’t seen this in a long time.”

“It’s all in order and has the proper holo seal.” She tapped one finger on the spot. She watched him, her amazing blue-and-copper colored eyes wide. He had the feeling deep inside she was terrified, and he wished he could reassure her.

Liam examined the documents once and then a second time. On the surface they appeared fine. The Sectors allowed for identification to be presented in all forms as long as the required holos were present. Some star systems were less technically advanced than others. Others had religious reasons for presenting ID one way versus another. But all his well-honed instincts from years in the military and working security details told him these were fake papers, this woman was in a lot of trouble, and he probably had no business allowing her onto the Nebula Zephyr.

Now is not the time to react to this woman. But he was, despite his misgivings. He’d admired her pluck all day, dancing in that worn, threadbare garment in the midst of the peacock finery of the other professional dancers, not to mention her obvious gifts as a dancer. To buy himself time to think, he asked, “No guild card?”

“Is one required?”

He heard the slightest hint of a tremor in the question. “I believe you can acquire a card on the ship.” He raised his voice. “Director Cartajj? Question?”

Walking as gracefully as any of her decades-younger dancers, she came to where he and Tassia sat. “Yes?”

“Does she need a guild card?”

“I can issue you one,” Riall said, glancing at Tassia. “It’s not a problem. Since we have a private moment, I wanted to let you know I expect to upgrade you from alternate shortly, once you’ve learned our routines. We run two full casts, with three swing girls and, while I don’t experience much turnover, there is the occasional vacancy.” Lowering her voice and bending over the table, she said, “I believe there might be at least one girl leaving us at the next planetfall, going to be married, so I’m thinking ahead.”

“Thank you for taking a chance on me at all,” Tassia said.

“Your solo was magnificent, even if not in our style of dancing. Clearly, you’ve been well trained. I’ll have to consider where we might be able to use you as a featured performer eventually, assuming you can pick up enough of what we require for showmanship. Have you ever done antigrav aerial work?”

Tassia shook her head and the beautiful curtain of shining black hair moved like liquid silk over her shoulders, catching Liam’s attention again. “I have not, sorry to say, but I’m willing to learn, of course.”

Driven by an impulse he didn’t stop to question, Liam asked, “Are you allowed to do a salary advance, Madame?”

The director didn’t miss a beat. “Yes, of course. I’ll make sure the ship’s account shows a week advance. Now if there’s nothing else, I should be conferring with my staff about rehearsal plans. Will we be leaving soon, Liam?”

“Almost done.” He grinned and made a few entries in his data pad.

“Thank you again,” Tassia said as the director walked away. She bit her lip. “I—I am rather tapped out for credits, and I’ll probably have to buy new workout clothes on the ship.”

“No problem, just routine.” He was lying, but he didn’t want to embarrass her. She looked flat broke and starved to him. He assumed the director had seen the same picture since she agreed so rapidly to the unusual wage advance. Employees ate as many free meals as they wanted on the Nebula Zephyr, food available at all hours due to the many shifts running in different departments, so this Megg girl certainly wouldn’t go hungry, but he suspected she might need other things long before the first paycheck credit would have been issued.

Tassia lingered, surprising him. “Could I ask one more favor? Could I possibly travel to the ship with all of you now? I don’t have anything else to pack before I go and no one to say goodbye to. It’d be easier for me to take a shuttle now.”

Taken by surprise, he said, “There’s no rule against it. We do have room today. Sure, why not?” He rose, closing his datapad, and addressed the small group waiting for him. “All through. We can leave anytime you’re ready, ladies.”

“I’ll get my things,” Tassia said, “Please don’t leave without me.”

Is she the longlost princess or an imposter? Depositphotos

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER

First published in the Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology…

Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.

Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?

And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist?

As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.

A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…

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