As always, I recommend sampling before you buy! I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL).
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AS DARKNESS SPREADS (THE VASSI CONTACT BOOK 1) by Michelle Howard
VS note: Pre-ordered this one, sounds good.
2130 – One minute the world was a safe and sane place, the next all hell broke loose. A mysterious infection spreads across the country turning people into walking flesh eaters. Aspen Brooks, top pilot extraordinaire, is scared. Pure and simple truth. Zombies are crossing the land and terrorizing the entire country and she has no idea where to turn or what to do. Receiving the call to bring home a group of military guys is the perfect distraction she needs to stop worrying about how she’s supposed to survive. Captain John Crawley faces his toughest mission yet. With his combat team at his side, their immediate goal is to protect their families from the flesh eating beings crossing the land and terrorizing America. Venik Avar came to Earth to find his missing brother. Instead he’s faced with the consequences of a careless act. Just when he decides to leave the primitives of this strange world to suffer their cruel fate, he crosses paths with a courageous female who makes him believe they might be worth saving. Dawn Reavers had planned to hunker down during the worst of what appeared to be a zombie invasion. Stumbling across an alien in her front yard forces her to rethink her plan and soon she’s forming a temporary alliance to save the country. Maybe even the whole world. While the world spirals amidst chaos, a courageous group emerges to save the day.
TEMPTED (FATED MATES OF THE KALIXIAN WARRIORS BOOK 8) by Presley Hall
After being kidnapped by aliens, nearly rescued, and then snatched back by my captors, I don’t have much hope of getting rescued again. Still, I’m determined to fight back on my own, to break free and find some way off this horrible planet. But when I’m put up for auction, my heart nearly stops when I see him in the crowd—the bronze-skinned alien who tried to free me before. What is he doing here? Why did he come back? My instinct is to assume the worst. Maybe he returned because he wants to steal me for himself. Maybe he plans to use me just like every other alien has. But he keeps helping me. He keeps protecting me. And every time he does, it gets harder and harder to deny the truth.
This alien warrior may be the hero I need… and a temptation I can’t deny.
STARBURST (WARRIORS OF THE ELECTOR BOOK 5) by Imogene Nix
Can Meredith and Chowd survive the politics and war, or will secrets tear them apart? Meredith Gentry is a woman with a mission. Her skills are vital in assisting in the defeat of the rogues who seek to annihilate the Federation. Her task, to decode all the files and communications found on the Alpha Star Colony, is made far more difficult by the proximity of the man who makes her yearn for love. Chowd knows he’s different. He’s an alien-human hybrid, one of very few. Those differences always kept him apart—except on the Elector. Until now he’s accepted that…mostly. When Meredith is sent to work on the Elector, the differences that should keep them apart don’t seem to matter—yet it’s Chowd’s heritage that threatens to destroy the fragile peace between the humans and Ru’Edan. With so much on the line, is there truly a way these two lovers can be together? Especially when Chowd’s heritage is exposed.
RENEGADE: BRAXTHARIAN WARRIORS #3 (GALACTIC CONCLAVE) by Nikki Landis
Rexnor: I’ve given up on the search for a mate. As a Braxtharian Warrior my commitment to the Legion keeps our planet safe. I must protect the home world and bring honor to Vindar. When corruption threatens our way of life, I use all my skills to find the one responsible. Everything changes when the feisty human female I rescue resurrects my mating instincts. She’s far too opinionated and bossy. When I’m near her my control slips and I fight the urge to claim her as my own. Even when she tries to resist our connection, I feel her inner conflict. There’s only one choice – convince her of the one thing she doesn’t believe in. Love. Lexi: Earth is in danger. Human women are disappearing and the Galactic Conclave can no longer guarantee our safety. Silver warriors promise protection but I don’t trust the hunky aliens. Danger, lies, and corruption threaten the future for all species.
I don’t know who I can trust. When I’m taken against my will, I know I’ll have to choose a side and fight for freedom. One warrior stands above the rest who is willing to lay down his life for my own.
Our connection is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. If I want to survive, I’ll have to trust the sexy warrior and believe in something I’ve never considered before now. Love.
HEALING HER PATIENT: KINDRED TALES #33 by Evangeline Anderson
Dr. Danielle Adams isn’t looking for love. Health issues have rendered her unable to have kids and she has given up on finding a relationship. Instead, she’s focusing her energy on her career as a Medical Anthropologist. She’s excited for her next assignment–going to study a new group of humanoids with their own special brand of medicine. But when she receives an ancient love artifact that supposedly grants wishes about love, passion, and fertility, she can’t help making a few wishes of her own. Not that they’ll ever come true…Commander Bravik is a Hybrid Kindred–half Blood, half Beast and all business. He’s also the Diplomat in charge of the first cultural visit to Soluu Four, home of the H’raken people. Rumors that they have incredible healing techniques that don’t rely on medical technology have piqued the High Council’s interest, so they are sending Bravik and a human woman he barely knows–Dr. Danielle Adams–to investigate. Everything is going well until they arrive on Soluu Four and find out they are expected to bring a mate. In order to avoid offending their hosts and ruining the mission, Danni pretends to be Bravick’s bride. But to her surprise, the healing techniques she has come to study turn out to be sexual in nature. When her “husband,” Bravik, is injured on the strange little planet, she is called upon to put her new skills to the test. Things are getting hot and heavy–can it be that Danni’s wishes will come true after all?
NOVA WILD (NOVA PRIME BOOK 1) by Eva Priest
I know a hundred ways to kill a man but have no memory of who I am. The only identity I have is the one my handlers have given me. Nova. Every day I’m trained and conditioned to endure pain and punishment so that I can be the weapon they need me to be. Lethal and beautiful, I am the one thing my alpha prey can’t resist: an omega. The alphas are always so predictable. So easy to play. One by one, I take down dominant, alpha males and deliver them to my handlers. Until Tor. He’s not like the other alphas. He awakens something primal within me. Something that causes memories to surface once more. Memories that show me that I was more than just a weapon not so long ago. Now, I want more of what I see in these memories. Tor says he can help me, but can I trust him? If I do, I’ll finally know the secrets of my past. But doing so means risking my entire future.
RAVISHED BY THE ALIEN VIKING: BOOK 3 GALACTIC VIKINGS MAIL ORDER BRIDE SERIES by Lucee Joie
Alicia is the latest human to enter the Vikingr mail order bride program. Well, attempts to beg her way in, to be exact. Unfortunately, the Vikingr are leery about taking on new human brides, since it hasn’t gone so well for them lately. However, as soon as she hears about Njal’s sad situation, she can’t help but fall for him. Rejected by his first human bride, Njal is determined to get it right—especially once Alicia gives him no choice in the matter.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT: A ROMANCE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: Skye MacKinnon tells me that of the 20 stories there are 12 SF&F stories, of which 3 are SFR.
They tell you not to play with your food…Eat Your Heart Out, brought to you by New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling Authors, a food inspired romance anthology with all the proceeds being donated to The Hunger Project. Roll up your sleeves, grab your forks and knives, and feast on this eclectic collection of 20 fun short story romances. From paranormal, to sci-fi, to contemporary, there’s something tasty for everyone!
ALIEN MERCENARY’S PRIZE (LATHAR MERCENARIES: WARBORNE BOOK 3) by Mina Carter
Natalia Heath is a survivor. She’ll survive an alien fight pit. No problem. On the run from her crime lord father most of her life, Nat knows how to survive in the worst places in the universe. Being kidnapped by aliens and thrown into a gladiatorial arena to fight for her life is just another turn of bad luck in a lifetime of them. She just needs to figure out a plan to escape. What she doesn’t plan on though is the sexy alien who says he’s here to rescue her… or the sparks that fly between them.
Beauty’s secret could get him killed… not revealing it will mean her death. Former pit champion and now a member of the famous mercenary unit, the Warborne, Beauty has two goals in life; keep his head down and die of old age in his own bed. Unfortunately he picked the wrong profession for that. When a team member’s sister is captured, he must head back to the gladiatorial fight pits and reclaim his place as champion to save her. Unfortunately for him, she turns out to be a spiky, snippy little human female with plans to save herself. Worse, her scent is the most tantalizing he’s ever encountered… She’s beautiful, alluring, and HIS. His mate. But the rules have changed. The pits are no longer a place where skill in combat can elevate a fighter to freedom. It’s a place of despair and hopelessness with no way out. To save them all, he must deal with the devils of his past and fight a new champion, one shrouded in secrecy who kills all who dare to step onto the sands in challenge.
BANISHED (THE UNCAGED BOOK TWO) by Amber Ella Monroe
I don’t need a bodyguard.And I certainly don’t need the protection of a seven-foot-tall rugged savage who thinks he can lay claim to anything he wants—including me. I’ve been accused of the unthinkable and I won’t even pretend to be innocent. I’m determined to fight my way out of this. But the uncaged beast enjoys the thrill of the hunt. He calls me his little warrior and declares I am his to take. After I was chained by The Uncaged, I planned my escape. As much as I want to resist my captor, I can’t deny the untamed urges raging through my body whenever he touches me. As our time together progresses, an unbreakable mate-bond is formed. But the weight of my crimes and my guilt becomes a burden and the clans are at war. Will our love survive the madness?
COWBOY DESIRE by Various
VS Note: There’s at least one SFR, by Alice Renaud…
Cowboy Desire is an eclectic assortment of short stories. It includes contemporary, historical, fantasy, and even outer space romance, Cowboy Desire offers fourteen stunning short stories. These fourteen authors provide a range of sweet to sexy stories all with a Western cowboy theme. They feature strong men and women battling the weather and dangerous terrain, here on earth and in outer space. The collection is as diverse as the authors who wrote them. Here’s a chance to discover new talented authors and the characters they create. Within these pages, there are blends of tender, often moving, thought-provoking and downright sexy stories.
COMPROMISED: AN ADULT POSTAPOCALYPTIC ROMANCE (RUINS OF PLAYA AZUL BOOK 2) by H R Savage
Gunner and I clung to the hope that we were leading our group to safety. However, in the unfamiliar mountains we find something we weren’t expecting–a hidden group of people…and someone I thought was dead. Creekside Camp offers the promise of new beginnings for our injured and hungry people, and Gunner and I are thrust into a new normal. The idea of an ordinary life with him hung in front of me like the proverbial carrot. But secrets threaten to unravel our tentative happiness and we are suddenly confronted with threats from not only the dead–but the living as well. Will Gunner and I finally get a chance toward happiness? Or will the secrets compromise everything we’ve worked so hard for? NOTE: COMPROMISED is the second book in the Ruins of Playa Azul duet. You MUST read CAPTURED prior to understand the plot and characters.
WRAPPED IN FIRE (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 7) by Viola Grace
Removed from her bond post, she wasn’t expecting to be moved from a retired overseer to the possession of the new generation. Recovering from an attack by a cranky client, Dorra is surprised to be pulled out of her cell and hauled off the floating station and down to the surface to visit a dying client. She arrives at the home of a client she hasn’t seen for months—the general. He smiles and invites her to stay and play strategy games with him. He has paid her bond off on the station, and she now has a new place to live. There is just one problem. The residence isn’t his anymore. His grandson has taken on the position of overseer, and it is Hreon’s opinion that matters. Dorra is used to bantering and flirting with the general, but she knows instinctively that Hreon is not going to flirt and let things go. Her own body pulls the trigger. She’s receptive, he’s in rut, and very little is going to get in his way. He can’t get enough of her, and she gives him everything she has.
Amazon NOTE: OK, I say this every time but her books are on Apple and Kobo so maybe this one will be too at some point.
NATIVE (CHOSEN SERIES BOOK 4) by Stacy Jones
Atuk is doomed to die a slow death with his harem brothers, pining for the lost female he didn’t love and who had never wanted him. And then he meets her. Being named a healer gives Lily a place among the tribe and provides protection for herself, her mates—Frrar, Tor, Arruk, and Drrak—and the two shevari children they’ve adopted. But when she’s tasked with saving Atuk, her growing feelings for him threaten to undo all she and her mates have fought for. What she feels for him isn’t just reckless, it shouldn’t be possible. Males can’t mate twice…can they? When a stolen moment has sparks flying between them, it makes her question everything. How much is Lily willing to risk for the captivating male with a galaxy of hurt in his eyes? And if she Chooses him, will he Choose her back? Or will their forbidden love bring everything crashing down around them?
VALENTINE (COLONY HOLIDAY BOOK 5) by Demelza Carlton
War widow Anna is ready to embrace a new life in the Colony. A fresh start bringing extinct species to life is just what she needs to get over the loss of her husband. Until she discovers her husband isn’t dead.
UNLEASHED OMEGA (ALPHA ELITE SERIES BOOK 6) by V T Bonds
VS Note: A re-release…
Omega – Chained. Kneeling. Frightened. I’m not what I seem to be. This mission should be like all the rest, but fate has other plans. What’s an Omega spy to do when her target turns out to be her lifemate? Alpha- Esteemed soldier. Cunning leader. Ruthless. The auctions of Algar-din have never held much appeal to me, so when my comrades insist I join them, I don’t expect to buy a slave.
I must have her. Fate demands it.
ALIEN ABDUCTION FOR EXPERTS (INTERGALACTIC GUIDE TO HUMANS BOOK 3) by Skye MacKinnon
My teacher is trying to kill me…My mates and I are on the run while trying to figure out why our professor wants me dead. Not exactly the punishment I expected for botching an assignment. To get our happy end on a luxury resort planet, we may have to do the one thing I don’t want my mates to do: abduct another alien. When the abductee becomes the abductor, something is seriously wrong with the universe.
DOWN WORLD by Rebecca Phelps
VS Note: Not a romance but possibly romantic elements. A scifi release of note.
As the site of a former military base, there have always been rumors that East Township High School was the site of experiments with space and time. For years, students have whispered in the hallways of a doorway created within the school, one that can access multiple timelines and realities, a place known as the Down World. As the new kid in school and still reeling from the unexplained death of her brother Robbie, Marina O’Connell is only interested in one thing: leaving the past behind. But a chance encounter with handsome Brady Picelli changes everything. He will lead Marina to a startling discovery. The Down World is real and the past, present, and future are falling out of balance. Brady is determined to help Marina discover what really happened to her brother. However, what is taken from one world, must be repaid by another. And Marina is about to discover that even a realm of infinite possibilities has rules that must be obeyed.
AGE OF MYCEA (CIRCLE TRILOGY BOOK 1) by Leigh Jarrett
The Marjar attack on Mycea sets in motion a series of changes in the ruling structure of the empire that will forever impact the lives of three powerful men. King Meshia, supreme ruler of the empire, Sebastian of Cardin, Commander of the Third Empirical battalion, and Sebastian’s Cardinian lover, Leo, a gifted healer beyond any that have come before him. King Meshia has a secret, one that might lose him his crown. One that would certainly diminish his capacity to rule and lead the empire’s forces into battle. One night of unbridled passion, one weakness, one longing that could bring the monarchy to its knees.
Sebastian of Cardin, Commander of the Third Empirical Battalion knows that love comes in many forms. He lives it, he breathes it. He is unapologetic. The military and his home in the Entertainment District in the Neter Colony on Mycea suit every aspect of his life.
Leo of Cardin, a conjuring Cardinian, an anomaly of nature. Skilled in his craft. A force to be reckoned with in his own right. His relationship with Sebastian does not define every aspect of his life. He too has a secret, his family heritage placing him in a position of incredible power. Their world in turmoil, they will be called upon to embrace the love in their lives and abandon their long-held prejudices against one another in order to preserve the survival of their people.
UNSEEN (HAVEN FOR THE LOST BOOK 2) by Deiri Di
Linda trusted the wrong person. After almost a decade in prison masquerading as ‘re-education’, she found herself stuffed in a shipping container and dropped on an alien world. She’ll need all her powers to survive. Including the forbidden ones, the ones which landed her in prison in the first place. Lucky for her there are aliens on the planet. When a dominant feral alien male saves her life, Linda has to come to terms with her power, the power she hasn’t been able to use for over ten years. The power that has the potential to save the alien’s entire clan. The only problem is that the girl that betrayed her is now a woman. And that woman is on the planet with her. What is more important – love, or revenge?
ALIEN ADMIRAL’S MISTRESS (TIMEGATE MARS BOOK 4) by Scarlett Grove
Bethany – Mars is under attack and all I can think about is that I still don’t have a match. I know it’s wrong. But I’m stuck here in the bridal city alone. All I ever wanted was a family. And if they Mantis swarm gets through Mars’s shields, I’ll end up dying alone. Raylon – As Admiral of the Martian military, the defense of the planet falls on me. I’ve warned the king about ignoring development offensive technology. But the timegate took priority for decades. Now that the Mantis swarm has traversed the gate into our time space, that oversight may spell disaster for us all.In the middle of a critical operation, I am distracted by a notification on my phone telling me I’ve been matched with an Earthling. In a moment of distraction, lives are lost. I cannot ever allow myself to loose focus again. Bethany – I never imagined being matched with the hottest Admiral in the galaxy, would involve spending so much time alone. But I get the feeling Raylon doesn’t want anything to do with me. I can’t let it end this way. I know there’s something between us. And I know he feels it too, if he’d just admit it. Raylon – Bethany is the kind of woman I never imagined I could possibly have in my life. But my responsibility to Mars has made it impossible to give her what she deserves. I hope that my harshness won’t destroy what we might possibly share. My men and I fight desperately to maintain our offensive shields. If we survive, I hope that I still have someone to come home to.
SILVER SEDUCER: WARRIORS OF VALOSE SAGA 2 by Iona Strom
Draggar – I’ve lost one spirit mate, and I refuse to lose another. She doesn’t know it yet, but one way or another, I’m going to make her mine. She was stolen from me and, I will gladly risk my own life to get her back. With a new enemy ruling in the city of Huren, there is no safe place. What we stumbled upon is worse than any of us could have imagined. Reunited with my female, the only way to safety is perilous. I will have to kill her in order to save her. Marie – What happens on Valose stays on Valose. I’m up for some serious fooling around, but I have to resist going all the way. Why? Because sex equals an unbreakable mated bond here, and I want off this freakshow of a planet. Now that I’m back in serious trouble guess who comes to my rescue? The bristly, surly, otherworldly gorgeous male who I can hardly resist. How can I evade his heady seduction when he has a secondary heart that beats only for me?
FIRE IN HER DREAMS: FIREBLOOD DRAGON ROMANCE by Ruby Dixon
Jenny’s dreams have turned to nightmares. Every night, her thoughts are filled with evil. Something is reaching out…and she’s not so sure she wants to reach back. That is, until someone new appears in her dreams. Someone who protects her, comforts her, and thinks of Jenny as his mate. Imaginary friends aren’t real, but Jenny likes to pretend, anyhow. Then, one day, one of the mindless dragons guarding the fort awakens…and Jenny realizes that the friend from her dreams isn’t a figment of her imagination. He’s a dragon. And he’s looking to claim his female.
GRUMPY ALIEN BOSS by Celeste King and Ava Hunter
You think your boss is bad? Try working for an alien. He’s a gorgeous macho jerk that thinks Earth women are just cheap labor and baby makers! Now I work for a hot warrior alien who doesn’t believe in paying fair wages. It doesn’t matter if he makes my pulse race A girl’s got bills to pay. So what’s a human woman to do? Simple. Organize a strike. Now it’s me against the grumpy alien boss. We’re going head-to-head. There’s just one problem. Our “negotiations” always end up with his hands all over me. If only I didn’t beg him to put them there. I can’t be caught on my knees…Not when I’m supposed to be bringing him to his! We have to figure out a compromise. He has to learn to be a good boss. And that employees need a fair wage to live Kral might seem like the boss from hell.
But all I want is for him to take me to Heaven. So the next negotiation is how quickly we can make ourselves a baby
TIRRA (QUEENS OF THE GANDRY BOOK 1) by V C Lancaster
After the death of her abusive mother, young Gandry Queen Tirra must return to her old tribe to save the lives of her mother’s mates, who are dying without her. She and her sisters, Senri and Barqa, attempt the impossible: Bonding males who are already Bonded to another. It’s the only way to save them, though it’s not what the sisters wanted for themselves. As the oldest sister, Tirra takes the oldest males, including Coron, a stern and severe white-furred male. When she was a child, she disliked Coron and loved to pester and torment him. Now, she needs him to teach her how to mate, before time runs out. Together, they discover a power dynamic that works for them, even though it is the opposite of the relationship a Queen should have with her Bonded male. This is a 28,000 word novella that features an alien/alien couple that love only each other, though Tirra has a second Bonded male she doesn’t have a romantic relationship with. Coron was previously mated to Tirra’s mother, but there is no blood relation, though he treats her like a Daddy should treat his Princess. This novella follows on from Krol’s Goddess, Book 5 in the main Gandry/Ruth & Gron series. Ruth’s tribe will not feature, only Mirr’s tribe, but it would be better to read them together, not as a stand-alone.
THE BEAST (MATE HUNT BOOK 1) by Riley Storm
Bleiz – I volunteered for the long trip to check on our borders because a mate is promised from the worlds the Merlzhen protect. Earth is one of our last stops. I won’t be denied just because I can shift fully to dragon. Zoe – When the sky fills with falling stars, and they’re landing not far from me, I drop everything to take a look. I hope to grab one so I can sell it for a fortune. But I don’t find a meteorite, or even a piece of space junk. It’s a dragon…or is it a man? Whatever he is, we’re now on the run.
Steamy dragon shifter alien romance with a twist of mythology and magic.
JUNIOR HERO BLUES by J K Pendragon
Last year, Javier Medina was your average socially awkward gay high schooler with a chip on his shoulder. This year, he’s…well, pretty much the same, but with bonus superpowers, a costume with an ab window to show off his new goods, and a secret identity as the high-flying, wise-cracking superhero Blue Spark. But being a Junior Hero means that Javier gets all the responsibility and none of the cool gadgets. It’s hard enough working for the Legion of Liberty and fighting against the evil Organization, all while trying to keep on top of school work and suspicious parents. Add in a hunky boyfriend who’s way out of Javier’s league, and an even hunkier villain who keeps appearing every time said boyfriend mysteriously disappears, and Blue Spark is in for one big dollop of teenage angst. All while engaging in some epic superhero action and, oh yeah, an all-out battle to protect Liberty City from the forces of evil. Welcome to the 100% true and totally unbiased account of life as a teenage superhero.
4-POINT STAR by Linda Mooney
Being called to become part of a Gaspiel is an honor, a chance to serve in the war against the Fol’Minites and to protect the K’Stollians’ world. Four men are required to form the four-point star, each one controlling a different element of their warship—navigation, weapons, engine, and the captain. But the most important element and hardest to find is their fifth, their Visl—their strength.
When Ensign Sienna Pratt finds out she is called to be a Gaspiel, she sees it as an opportunity to learn about a system no one knows anything about, and she agrees. She knows the K’Stollian ships are different. They don’t run on fuel, have no material for weapons, they are completely bio-dispensing organisms. Basically, the ships convert the endorphins released during sex into power to run their systems, and that’s where Sienna would come into play. Not knowing exactly what she’s signing up for, she’s willing to take the risk to help the people and the planet. But when it comes time to fulfill her obligations, can she give herself over? The crew quickly learns that Sienna is not your average Visl, and she will not take things lying down. She is not merely there to service the men, she’s determined to prove her worth. The war has been raging for centuries, but now it’s a battle for the K’Stollians’ existence. Someone is sabotaging them and wants to wipe out their entire species, but who? The Gaspiel know there is strength in numbers, but whom can they trust? To make matters worse, rule number one is not to let your emotions become involved, but when it comes to the four males who’ve claimed her body, that quickly proves impossible.
ZAXE’S RULE (ASSASSINS OF GRAVAS BOOK 4) by N J Walters
A professional assassin, Zaxe’s job is to kill his target—Helldrick—and get out. This final mission will repay his debt to the king of Gravas and allow him to finally claim his freedom. The job should be simple, but then he crosses paths with Jamaeh Jerman, the daughter of his target. Being a mixed-race bastard, Jamaeh’s life has never been easy, but she’s carved out a living as a trader. Her entire life, she’s protected her brother. Now he’s missing and Helldrick is to blame. Her goal is to find her brother and bring him home. She and Zaxe join forces, each with their own agenda. Danger and secrets from the past threaten to come between them, while their sizzling attraction further complicates the situation. Will mistrust drive them apart or will love save them both?
HUNTED BY THE ALIEN GENERAL (THE HUINT BOOK 5) by A M Griffin
The Hunter. Adiya Yamma had one goal: Find a male and mate him. As the unexpected heir to her mother’s legacy, she would do anything to thwart her sister’s plan to usurp the role and overthrow her leadership. The plan was simple. Enter the illegal hunting game, claim one of the frail humans as her mate and secure her rule. What she didn’t intend, was to find a man who satisfied her needs and wants beyond her every desire. The Prey. One night Ben Browder was in the Afghanistan mountains and the next he was on an alien planet with eight other abductees trapped in a survival game. As a Marine, Ben didn’t expect to have any problem completing all three levels of The Hunt and earning his ticket back to Earth. Then an injury sidelines him and Ben has no choice but to make a bargain with an alien huntress determined to claim him as her own. Agreeing, Ben knows there’s more than one way to win and he’s about to prove he’s more than a muscled enforcer.
BONDED TO THE STRYXIAN (STRYXIAN WARRIORS BOOK 1) by Ella Blake
Humans made a deal with the Stryxian males: Help us defend Earth, and when the war is over, we’ll send you women to help rebuild your dying species. Now, the war appears to be over and Trinity Bentzer’s number has been called in the lottery. Only, instead of winning a boatload of money, she’s getting some badass winged alien she’s never met. Trin’s not thrilled to be shipped off and matched up, until she meets Raig. Maybe she hit the jackpot, after all. Commander Raig Thanor’s job is to supervise the females’ move to their holding chambers until they are sent to their settlements to find mates, but the moment he meets Trinity, he knows she’s his. If only claiming her didn’t risk sparking a war within his own people.
TAKEN BY THE ALIEN ALPHA (FATE MATES OF THE VRAIR’AD BOOK 1) by Lark Quinn
VS: Kind of mixed reviews.
Kainn – I crossed the stars to find her. I defy my elders to keep her, but a fated mate bond cannot be denied. I am Kainn, the last hope of my people, and I cannot fail. I’ve taken her from her world of abundance and freedom, and she calls me her captor. Maybe one day, she will look at me with something other than anger and hate, but regardless, I cannot let her go, even though I’ve brought her to a planet gripped by war. A war which I am losing Ava- A being like a nightmare hunted me through the forest. Man or beast, I cannot escape him. He has taken me and imprisoned me, telling me that I am fated to be his. I am a person, and I am not fated to belong to anyone, and I will not go easily. But, seeing his people and his planet starts to reach my heart… as does my attraction to Kainn
He wants everything from me, my submission, my body, my love…If I give him it all, will there be anything left?
ERYX (BRIDE TO AN ALIEN PRINCE BOOK 2) by Kate Stevens
Olivia Harper has always hated weddings—a fact made worse when terrorists attack the royal alien wedding she’s attending. She’s injured in the fight, only to be rescued by a seven-foot tall, horned alien who makes her heart flutter. To make him even more attractive, he’s not only a bad-boy medic but a real-life prince.
Prince Eryx Yio’hyra has spent the last three years in exile, serving as a healer on war-torn planets. When he returns for his brother’s wedding, the worst he expects to happen is terrible dancing and cheesy speeches. But a surprise attack turns his homecoming into a war zone and leaves him stranded on a space station with an injured human guest—a beautiful female who ignites a desire in him like nothing else. With Olivia’s injury worsening as the terrorists close in on their location, she and Eryx are forced to work together to survive. If they succeed, will Olivia take a chance on the alien prince whose kisses leave her longing for more? Or will surviving the space station mean the destruction of their bond… and their lives?
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VS: Just a reminder, I had a new release last week! Had a wonderful 5 Star review: “Nobody does science fiction medical drama and disasters as well as Veronica Scott and here both are combined in this new adventure.”
COLONY ON FIRE: HAVEN COLONY BOOK TWO by Veronica Scott
When she came to Haven Two Dr. Saffia Mandell expected to grimly do her five years of medical service as the colony’s only doctor, work off her medical school debt and leave. Then she’d fallen in love, handled an epidemic and become an accepted member of the community. Now, in her second year, she faces new challenges as the tinder dry planet heads into a fire season and a mysterious food allergy threatens the local restaurant’s reputation.
Chief Ranger Micah Navonn of the Calinurra never expected to fall in love with a human woman but Saffia was a special person who captured his heart and now means everything to him. Not all of his people are as enthusiastic about the situation and his efforts to handle the politics are getting complicated. Add to that an infestation by insects from another world, causing portions of the forest to die off and his plate is full. When the jet stream shifts course and the fires rage, will the colonists and the Calinurra set aside their differences? With Saffia’s life hanging in the balance, can Micah arrive in time to save her and the colonists in jeopardy? Life on Haven Two never lets up.
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THE SPECIALIST (NORCROSS SECURITY BOOK 3) by Anna Hackett
VS Note: NOT scifi romance but she’s one of my favorite authors so I’ll mention this new book…
Executive assistant Harlow Carlson is having a very bad week. Firstly, she’s been temporarily reassigned to work for bossy, workaholic tyrant, Easton Norcross. He might be sex in a suit, but mostly she just wants to stab him with her stylus. Secondly, her father’s in trouble and has gone missing. Lastly, when a strange man attacks her on the street, Harlow knows she’s in over her head.That’s when Easton steps in. Now her boss is her own personal protector and he isn’t taking no for an answer. After he left the Army Rangers, Easton Norcross found a purpose in building his company, Norcross Inc. He works hard, likes control, takes care of his family and employees, and thrives on making money. But his new assistant pushes buttons he never knew he had. Harlow’s smart, efficient, and not afraid to speak her mind. And her curvy body makes it very hard to remember that he’s her boss. But when he sees she’s in danger, Easton is willing to break all the rules to keep her safe. As danger swirls around Harlow and she’s sucked into her father’s dangerous dealings, Easton knows he’ll need all the specialist skills the Army gave him to protect her, as well as pulling in his brothers at Norcross Security. But the toughest job he’ll have is convincing his beautiful assistant to take the biggest risk of all—falling in love.
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WILDEST DREAMS (WILD ROGUE FAE BOOK THREE) by Terry Bolryder
Jerrek has been waiting to please the woman of his dreams from the moment he saw her face a thousand years ago. Now he has found her on Earth, and from their first fiery night together, Jerrek knows they’re perfect for each other. But Sandra has a bad history with men, and after a close encounter that nearly proves fatal, they both decide to go to his world where she’ll be safer. And where he can better win over his mate…Sandra has seen it all in her years as a divorce lawyer. Between her job and a painful past, it’s hard to believe Jerrek’s talk of pure love and dream mates. But the possessive, unruly fae is as determined as he is sexy, and their time together in the dream realm only further proves that he’ll do anything to make her happy. The only problem? The man of her dreams is running out of time, and she doesn’t know if a week is really long enough to fall in love. While exploring the dream fae realm, Jerrek and Sandra will make wild, unforgettable memories together in the clouds, an enchanted forest, and even while riding on the back of a magical horse through space. But while Sandra is trying to open her heart, another dangerous rival is pacing. There are things about fae society that Sandra doesn’t know yet. And it will take all of her love and strength to overcome the evil that is threatening to tear them apart.
THE CURSED AND DESIRED (THE EVERLASTING CURSE SERIES BOOK 2) by G Bailey
Riona Dark’s plan to escape The Onyx, and the vampire she left behind there, all went up in smoke the moment the witches revealed their true intent. On the witches’ island, The Quartz, Riona finds it’s full of more horrors than she could imagine. Protecting Arlo, discovering her family’s secrets, and learning the true power of the orbs make surviving The Quartz nearly impossible. With war on the horizon, Death chasing her soul, And a vampire prince demanding she come back to him…Riona doesn’t know which way to turn. One thing she does know, Riona won’t be a tool for the witches or die for the vampires without a fight. The Onyx may have let her escape, but one vampire will never let her go.
MISSING LYNX (KODIAK POINT BOOK 7) by Eve Langlais
His happiness isn’t complete until he finds the missing lynx. Kodiak Point is a place where shapeshifters can hide and heal. No one needs that more than Rilee. She’s not a people person. Heck, most of the time, she’s running around on four feet. She’s had it with the world and isn’t interested in the big, brash man who thinks she should smile more. If he pushes the issue, her claws will come out. Mateo’s been banished to small-town Alaska while a certain situation settles down. The sleepy town is a change of pace from his overbearing mother, especially after he meets his perfect mate. Better woo her quick, because once his mother arrives, she’s sure to sabotage his plans. Before he can seduce his mate, danger arrives in the form of poachers looking to score a furry trophy. Rilee and Mateo will have to rely on each other to survive. And when the snowflakes settle, maybe fall in love.
RAVENSGAARD HEIR (SHIFTERS FATED BOOK 1) by Melle Amade
Fated mate shifters, forced into a marriage that neither can accept unless they both do. Davin has lived in Dublin on the outskirts of shifter society her whole life. A soldier among soldiers she has battled the Hunters until her cell is wiped out by a devastating hit. She heads to Castle Brannach for reinforcements but is thrown into the center of the Ravensgaard court, only to discover she is fated to marry the Lord’s strikingly handsome son, Riordan. But the longer she stays at the Lord’s castle, the more she realizes his self-righteousness and entitlement are weaving destruction against their own people. Riordan has lived in the shadow of his father his whole life. Controlled and trained to be the next Lord of the Ravensgaard he has become disillusioned with the choices his father has made for their people, but he lacks the ability to do anything about it. Until her. Davin. The fiery red head who is his fated mate. He feels it from the second he sees her, but she is aloof and disinterested. The only way he can get her interest is to break with his father and go after the Hunters in Dublin with Davin. Will these two be able to forge a new alliance and go against the very power that holds the Ravensgaard throne?
REBEL SPELL (SALEM SUPERNATURALS BOOK 1) by Lisa Carlisle
When I learn I’ve inherited a house in Salem, I’m sure it’s a mistake. Besides, I have zero desire to return to a town where I’m an outcast. The surprises continue when I meet my tenants, including a broody vampire and a foodie wolf shifter. But I’m only staying around long enough to sell my long lost aunt’s house. Even when they convince me to go to a Halloween ball. Even when I agree to pretend to be the vampire’s girlfriend. Even when I discover his softer and oh-so-sexier side.
100% THAT WITCH (REAL MEN LOVE WITCHES BOOK 3) by Celia Kyle and Marina Maddix
VS Note: From Feb 22…
Forget her uncontrollable magic… She’s dealing with uncontrollable lust. Eh, control is overrated anyway. Anyone judging Tiffany Ufora by her cover would undoubtedly think the goth witch was a necromancer–and that’s fine by her. There isn’t a shade of black that’s dark enough for her taste. But much to her dismay, Tiffany’s particular brand of magic has a habit of spitting out oodles of the most adorable fluffy, pastel-colored critters at the most inopportune times. Mortified by her joyful magic, Tiffany does her best to control the uncontrollable. Which only makes things worse. And it doesn’t help when her dad hears about her poor grades at Othercross University and cuts her off financially–forcing her to get a job, of all things.Her salvation comes in the form of a burly, bearded, lumberjack of a vampire, who also just happens to be a new professor at OCU. When he offers to tutor her–for free, no less, which is about all Tiffany can afford–she jumps at the chance. It doesn’t hurt that Nero is sweet, gentle, and not at all what one would expect from a vampire. He’s also dangerously sexy. And completely unavailable. Not that she’s interested or anything. Because Tiffany has her sights set on someone else anyway, though the question of whether the other guy wants her is still up in the air–along with the dozen or so lovebirds flitting around her head. You know, the ones that appear when Nero smiles at her. Argh!
THE CURSED SEA: A TIME TRAVEL FANTASY ROMANCE (DARK TIDES BOOK 6) by Candace Osmond
Without her soul to anchor her to this world, Dianna can’t travel through time. Now she finds herself stranded in the past while Henry and their kids are safe at home in the future. Her days at the Artair Keep in Scotland are coming to an end as she and the crew prepare to sail South in hopes of retrieving her soul, her ticket home. But they’re weighing everything on the slim chance that Benjamin can find an old friend, a soul trader named David Jones. Only…that was over a hundred years ago, and Dianna fears the journey will be a dead end. With no known Viking portals leading to the Caribbean, the crew are left with no choice but to sail the Atlantic. Can Dianna brave the tumultuous waves ahead or will she succumb to the temptation of immortality and leave her heart in the future?
REBORN (SHADOW BEAST SHIFTERS BOOK 3) by Jaymin Eve
I finally have the life I always dreamed of. So why does it taste like ash on my tongue? Growing up in Torma, the strongest of the shifter packs, I wanted nothing more than to find my true mate and live my best life. Of course, that dream existed before my father betrayed the pack and turned me into their punching bag. I’d all but given up, until a quirk of true mate genetics gifted me a true mate like no other. My childhood dreams were finally a reality. Funny how quickly dreams turn into nightmares. I’m being lied to, missing weeks and months of time. Someone messed with me and no matter how often I’m told to forget it and move on as Torin’s mate, there’s no way I can. Whoever did this to me should have known I’d pick at it until it bled. It’s my nature after all. As I search out random growls, flutters in my chest, and a suspicion that there’s so much more going on than I could even imagine, I sense that I’m racing against an unknown clock. I need to get to the bottom of this mystery. And when I figure out who stole my memories, they’re going to wish they never messed with Mera Callahan. Game on.
HAUNTED HEX (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Sara Bourgeois
Death is not the end…Kinsley and Thorn are new parents. Laney is a perfect baby, and because of the magical reset, they don’t have to harness her powers. Life is everything Kinsley always wanted it to be. Nice. Normal. Quiet. Until a dead witch turns up outside under the old hanging tree, and Lilith is possibly the prime suspect.
RAVENSONG (RAVENLIGHT CYCLES BOOK 2) by Melissa Riddell
Cursed to live as a raven, Imala Chogan yearns for freedom. Jaggar Martin might be her unwanted savior—at the cost of his humanity. Imala Chogan – From the day my tribe was cursed by a rival shaman two hundred years ago, my life has been nothing but a dreary, loveless existence. The one day I can shed my raven form, I’m reminded all over of the pain and loss of those I had to leave behind. I will never subject myself to that kind of agony again—even if it swaggers in with a ridiculous Stetson hat and talks with a cute, southern drawl. Besides, what man would want to be with me when they learn of my past? Jaggar Martin – A fresh start sounded good, especially after the horror I’d witnessed—and created—while in the military. Keeping a steady job working for Revan Chogan, having a roof over my head, and putting an end to the blood-soaked nightmares is my version of heaven. Enter Imala, who’s gorgeous, sharp-tongued, and cold like frigid icicles. I think she’s warming up to me, though. If she ever gets a glimpse of what I keep buried deep inside, will she love me—or hate me?
SEDONA SACRIFICE (SEDONA PACK BOOK 6) by Lisa Kessler
For Gage Woods, being a single dad means making sacrifices, and being a werewolf on top of it all makes secrets a must. As his pack brothers find their true mates, he yearns for his own, but dating is almost as perilous as fighting the rogue jaguar shifters who attack his pack. The moment he decides to give up and focus on his boys, fate steps in, but what if Becca is actually working with the enemy?
Becca Yates has always been a loner, and never more alone than today. When her uncle calls her with a dire warning about her boss and only real friend, her world is upended. She’s not sure who she can trust anymore, but if she doesn’t figure it out soon, it could cost her life. With his special forces background Gage is ready to help Becca fight for the truth. The question is, will it set them free, or put them on a collision course with a disaster that even love can’t survive.
THE GHOST AND THE MOUNTAIN MAN (HAUNTING DANIELLE BOOK 27) by Bobbi Holmes
Life is about to change for Brian Henderson, now that he knows the secrets of Beach Drive. Unbeknownst to Brian and the others, they have brought something else home with them after their misadventure in the forest. The spirit of a mountain man has followed them to Frederickport with a secret of his own.
SHIRA (CIRCLE OF ASSASSINS BOOK 1) by Ann Gimpel
If they had one of those anonymous rehabilitation programs for folks like me, my introduction would be, “Hi, I’m Shira, and I kill people.” Except rehab suggests killing people bothers me. It doesn’t. Neither am I particularly committed to anything other than not being caught. That sounded a shred on the hard-hearted side. I’m not. I’m a lot like you. I get up every morning, clean myself up, and check my phone to see what I have cooking. Everyone has a job. Mine happens to be ridding the world of people who shouldn’t be here. Not that I’m making those decisions. People hire me, and I trust they’ve done their homework. I’ve always been…different, never had a close circle of friends or even associates. Once I discovered I could do unusual things, I kept to myself. Those rare skills make me a perfect choice because I kill from a distance and leave no evidence. What I do is lucrative. I’m pretty much set even for my rather long lifetime. In theory, I could quit anytime. I say that after every job. That I should walk away, except I don’t. Tell you what. Don’t judge me, and I might spare you if your number comes up on my dance card. Deal?
MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST (MERLIN THE MAGICAL FLUFF BOOK 2) by Molly Fitz
It was hard enough serving as my witchy cat’s familiar when we only had to deal with threats we could see. Now he’s gotten himself into a bitter feud with a newly dispatched ghost, leaving me to wonder… How in the heck are we supposed to defeat this thing? I miss the simple days when all I had to worry about was finishing my thesis paper and not getting fired from my part-time job as a barista. And, yeah, even though I didn’t choose the magic life, it sure as heck chose me. Now all I have to do is to keep myself alive long enough to appreciate some of the perks.
EVENTIDE (HELLISH BOOK 13) by Charity Parkerson
As possibly the last phoenix left in existence, Nix has been beyond lonely for years. Even though King Jonathan has always ensured he feels included, Nix doesn’t fit in. He doesn’t know how to connect. Unfortunately, since someone or something seems to want him dead, he has to depend on the Hellish clan to keep him safe no matter how out of place he feels. Luckily, they have a plan. Eventide has existed since the beginning of time. He’s watched countless creatures fade in and out of existence. That’s how life goes. Everything has a season. He doesn’t get involved in the troubles of man or beast. Nix is the only exception. Nix forces light into Even’s eternal darkness. Even doesn’t hesitate to offer his help in keeping Nix safe from an invisible foe. After all, he’s the only being in existence with the power and time to shield Nix from any enemy. But who will keep Nix safe when he’s with Even?
MRS MORRIS AND THE SORCERESS (A SALEM B&B MYSTERY BOOK 4) by Traci Wilton
Madison Boswell, a beauty recently transplanted from Boston, is starring in the Independence Day play in this New England town full of colonial history—and, of course, witchcraft. Madison may not be a Wiccan, but she does seem to have certain hypnotic powers. And she’s left some angry people in her wake, from a fellow actress beaten out for a role to a jealous betrayed wife. Now, as Charlene films the performance for her housemate, Jack—a handsome ghost who shares the Victorian bed-and-breakfast with her and her Persian cat—the drama queen takes a deadly bullet from what was supposed to be a prop gun. With a long list of suspects and lots of backstage whispers, it looks like the investigation by Charlene and Detective Sam Holden could set off some fireworks.
WITCHING FOR CLARITY: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (PREMONITION POINTE BOOK 4) by Deanna Chase
Clarity “Gigi” Martin moved to Premonition Pointe for a fresh start. And that’s exactly what she got when she found a house that was connected to her ancestors and a group of witches who welcomed her into their fold. It’s not easy starting over at forty, but she’s determined to do it on her own terms with her past left firmly behind her… until Sebastian Knight walks back into her life and brings with him a spirit who’s determined to get her revenge. Sebastian’s the one person she’s ever truly trusted, and also the one person who brings with him a ghost from Gigi’s past she was determined to never visit again. Now Gigi has two choices, chose to keep running or put her heart and soul on the line for a future she’s always wanted but was always out of reach.
PARAMOUR OF SIN (DARK PROVENANCE SERIES BOOK 3) by Lexi C Foss
A dead conquest. A succubus signature. An edict sending the culprit back to Hell. The culprit being me.
My name is Gwen, and I’m a succubus with a control problem. Except I didn’t create this mess. Now I have ten days to prove my innocence. Not a problem. Well, minus one minor detail–the two hot demons hellbent on helping me prove my case. Lord Zebulon makes me want to fall to my knees with a single glance. And Zane recently shattered my heart. It’s a match made in Hell. And a union probably blessed by the devil himself. So I have ten days not to fall in love. Ten days of staying out of Zane’s and Lord Zebulon’s beds. And ten days to find out who framed me for murder. Man, sometimes being a succubus really sucks.
CROSSED FATES by Lexi C Foass and Elle Christiansen
Alaric – I hate vampires. I hate hybrids more. Particularly, the one I’m hunting now. The bastard took something that belongs to me. My mate. I haven’t met her yet, but I can smell her—that sweet, delectable heat that calls to my inner beast. Mmm, I can’t wait for a taste. However, I need to save her first. Then I can claim her. Does she sense me coming for her? Are her thighs quaking with the need to be possessed by my hands? I hope she kneels for me. I hope she begs me to complete our bond. Only, when I find her, she doesn’t do any of those things. Instead, she tries to kill me. Now it’s not the hybrid I’m hunting; it’s her—the stubborn female with no interest in our destined bond. Oh, but she’ll bow for me eventually. They always do. And when I win her over, I’m going to make her crawl. You can run, sweetheart, but you can’t hide. I’ll always find what’s mine. Makayla – One minute, I’m minding my own business, and the next, I end up in a realm that isn’t my own. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
THE DEADLY DIADEM (PARANORMAL ARTIFACTS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 2) by Tegan Maher
I admit I messed up when I dragged a sunken treasure chest to shore. I’ll even take part of the blame for my obsessive-compulsive sister throwing them in an auction before I had a chance to check them for magical mojo. That doesn’t mean I should have to deal with snobby socialites and the weak-kneed weenies that bow at their Prada-clad feet. Especially when said socialite is dead. Actually, it does. Because I come from a long line of powerful witches and warlocks tasked with keeping magical artifacts out of non-magical hands. Our family reputation is sterling, but just like all fine silver and old families, there’s a little tarnish here and there. It’s what makes us good at what we do. Now I’m going to have to trot out every trick I know when a local woman keels over dead at her own bridal party. Not only do I have to figure out what killed her, I have to recover it before it finds another victim, then cover it up to keep magic hidden. Together with my best friend, a powerful warlock who’s personality tempers my own, and an ancient catalog that’s been in my family for generations, we’ll find the next artifact and take one more step toward cleaning up my mess.
MASTER OF HOUNDS: BOOK ONE by R A Steffan
Caius Oppita has served the Alyrion Empire for more than half his life, watching with growing revulsion as the royal family descends ever deeper into corruption and depravity. Powerless to do more than stand by as the land he loves slides toward civil war and social upheaval, he longs for his days as a general on the battlefield rather than a tame palace lapdog. When the execution of one of the emperor’s inconvenient bastard sons goes wrong, Caius has a choice to make—do his duty, or do what is right and spirit the innocent man away to safety. It should have been simple—hide Decian in plain sight for a few days, then smuggle him out of the palace compound. Buy him passage on a ship sailing someplace far away from the capital city, and take quiet pleasure in fighting one single injustice among many. Instead, the swirling undercurrents of politics and power struggles seem determined to drag them ever deeper into danger—even as Decian guilelessly slips past the armor surrounding Caius’ battered soul. Caius had never considered himself a fool… but only a fool would bed the emperor’s illegitimate son. Much less let the brash young idiot anywhere near his heart.
NIGHT OF THE WOLF: A HEART OF THE WOLF NOVELLA by Terry Spear
Red wolf Serena Wilder is on a mission to find the gray wolf who stole her life savings and take back what’s hers. She has to start at her family’s old pack home, where it’s rumored there’s a hidden safe in the basement. She knows it’s a long shot, but it’s her only hope to support herself while she hunts for the culprit. She expected there to be some setbacks, but she wasn’t prepared for a new pack of wolves to be in her way. Tanner Greystroke and his brothers now live on the property, and they’re surprised to see Serena. Their pack leader’s mate is none other than Serena’s sister, who all this time thought Serena was dead. Knowing that things can’t get much worse for Serena, Tanner offers to help her get back everything that belongs to her—the house, the money, all of it. But that plan will only work if he can keep her safe and they can see this through to the end…
SOCIAL MEDIUM (HEDGEWITCH FOR HIRE BOOK 2) by Christine Pope
There’s no mean girl like an internet mean girl. Especially when she’s a witch. Selena hasn’t been in Globe, Arizona, very long, but she’s quickly learned to be wary when her friend Josie gets a bright idea — like insisting she join the growing legion of internet witches. While being an Instagram star sounds like a good way to promote her metaphysical shop, Selena can’t ignore the feeling she’s about to get some pretty crappy juju dropped on her head. It isn’t as if she doesn’t have time to produce content — or even date, since it appears tribal police chief Calvin Standingbear has ghosted her. Too bad the perfectly nice rancher who offers his place for a live-streamed solstice bonfire ritual doesn’t strike a single spark. But when the dark side of social media rears its ugly head, Selena’s going to need all the friends she can get, including the secretive police chief. Because social media rivalries can be murder — and Selena could be targeted as a suspect…or the next victim.
BELL, BOOK AND SCANDAL (BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS BOOK THREE) by Josh Lanyon
Cosmo Saville has never been happier. His adored husband has finally accepted his witchy ways. And in return, his promise to stay out of police business guarantees them a happily ever after. At least, until Cos discovers he might be a pawn in a dangerous game of blackmail…Police Commissioner John Joseph Galbraith feels relieved that the lies and secrets are over and his marriage is back on track. Especially since he has his hands full with a high-profile suicide and rumors of a city-wide extortion ring. But when he stumbles across his own wicked witch breaking his vow by using magic to play sleuth, John agonizes over old wounds. With the commissioner’s badge and family in jeopardy, Cosmo feels he has no choice but to use every power in…his power. Even if that dark decision costs him everything he cares about most. Can the witch expose a dark conspiracy, save John’s career, and return to love’s delicious spell?
THE DESCENT OF THE DROWNED by Ana Lal Din
As the sacred slave of a goddess, Roma is of a lower caste that serves patrons to sustain the balance between gods and men. What she wants is her freedom, but deserters are hunted and hanged, and Roma only knows how to survive in her village where women are vessels without a voice. When her younger brother is condemned to the same wretched fate as hers, Roma must choose between silence and rebellion.
Leviathan is the bastard son of an immortal tyrant. Raised in a military city where everyone knows of his blood relation to the persecuted clans, Leviathan is considered casteless. Lowest of the low. Graduating as one of the deadliest soldiers, he executes in his father’s name, displaying his worth. When he faces judgement from his mother’s people—the clans—Leviathan must confront his demons and forge his own path, if he ever hopes to reclaim his soul. But in the struggle to protect the people they love and rebuild their identities, Roma’s and Leviathan’s destinies interlock as the tyrant hunts an ancient treasure that will doom humankind should it come into his possession—a living treasure to which Roma and Leviathan are the ultimate key.
INFERNAL DESIRE (DEMON ENTANGLEMENTS BOOK 5) by Angela Knight
For the past five years, Zana Alasdair has been obsessed with Rafe Cazadero. Which is an issue, to say the least, because Rafe is a half-angel demon hunter, and Zana is… well… a demon. Sort of. Anyway, she’s a succubus — a half-human demon who draws magic from the erotic energy she collects making love to mortals. Which means Rafe would probably kill her if he caught her hanging around.
Which is why Pointy doesn’t approve of her little crush on the hunter. Pointy is her evil tail, which has a mind of its own, and is thoroughly convinced Rafe is Bad News. And Pointy does have a… well… point. Except if Rafe’s not careful, he’s going to get himself killed, and that would be a damn shame. Especially since one of those most interested in killing Rafe is Zana’s psycho father, Jargoth, a Lord of Hell, who’d also like to kill Zana. Zana’s been thinking. Wouldn’t it be great if she could talk Rafe and his magic sword into an alliance? She can be pretty persuasive… assuming she can convince her evil tail to be a little less evil.
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER by M D Grimm
VS Note: A re-release
Is it better to risk it all… or never know what could have been? After surviving an abusive childhood, Vulcan remade himself upon arriving in Los Angeles, California. He became a blacksmith for the paranormal community and strives to earn the respect of the vampire covens and werewolf packs that call LA home. He also prevents the pain of loss by keeping everyone at arm’s length. But he never planned on meeting a former Roman soldier by the name of Marcus Cassius Vespillo. Something sparks between them and turns into a friendship he never considered possible. He can’t deny his intense attraction to the intelligent, courteous, ancient vampire. And it scares him. Though Vulcan is wary of seeking more with Cassius, an attack leaves him at death’s door and forces him to reexamine his priorities. But Cassius has his own secret, one that promises tragedy and loss. And if that wasn’t enough, a slayer arrives in the States, one with a bloody connection to Cassius… and Vulcan himself.
SORCERESS (SHADOW OF THE SONGBIRD) by Gayle Katz
Mara the sorceress and Lucas the sorcerer are on opposite sides of a war—a war of opposing factions. With all the hope of young love, they hatch a plan to unite their factions and put to rest the animosity that’s plagued them for so long. But neither side is willing to bend and innocent blood is spilled. Accused of murder, Lucas and Mara must stand resolute and bring both sides together in the name of peace. But the more they try to mend fences, the more those set on rivalry pull them apart. Is their love strong enough to turn the tide? Can they trust one another despite dark forces working against them? Can they fight and win and usher in a new dawn of peace, or will they lose their lives and cause even more bloodshed?
RANCHER WOLF’S RUNAWAY BRIDE (RANCHER WOLVES) by Serena Meadows
Her ex-fiancé, Bill, was not only utterly wrong for her. He might have also killed her father. I saw Willa’s helplessness when I found her. A muddy wedding dress and her wrinkled forehead told me all I needed to know. Those rosy cheeks and full lips were inviting. It was hard to ignore the instant attraction between us. I had to take her in and protect her. Her ex-fiancé was out for her blood and the dangers were never ending. Willa saw the real side of me when I shifted to save her. Our love was still fragile, but strong at the same time. Protecting her was tough. I didn’t have the same resources as the mob did.
But that didn’t deter me. Willa was my mate, and I would die if that meant saving her life!
SECRET MAGIC (CHRONICLES OF THE MARKED BOOK 2) by S Lawrence
They arrive on the tide, and with them, they bring death. Reyna heard the warnings all her life. Pirates take what they want and kill what they don’t. One just washed up on her shore, and she must choose whether or not to ignore that warning and save him. But, five captains have proven that the warning can be wrong. Five men that will fight to keep her safe and win her love. Together they search for a power that could change the world or destroy it. Reyna could be their Queen or be consumed by it. A pirate king threatens to kill them all. Some will die. She trusts her captains but can she trust her destiny and those that put her on this path?
REBIRTH OF THE VAMPIRE KING (BLOOD FIRE SAGA BOOK 6) by Bella Klaus
Dead bodies won’t stop mounting, but who’s counting? We lost our last battle, but I’m going to win the war—with or without Valentine. This new world has more obstacles than an assault course. Vengeful gods, vicious ambushes, and vampires with brooms where the sun doesn’t shine. When will I catch a break and get my happy ever after?
ROYAL CONTRACT (THE FAIRY TALE CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by RaShelle Workman
A king’s contract for my hand in marriage. Kidnapped by wolves and left to rot in prison. One little lie and my captors will set me free. So I do it. I lie. And now I can’t remember who I am. They call me Blanchette. The prince of the Gylden Wood needs a wife. As the prince’s ward, I am thrown into the running with fifty other young women my age. All of them vying for the prince’s attention and affection. It’s easy to spend time with him. He’s deliciously handsome and utterly distracting. Whenever we’re together, it feels like he’s my soul mate. But how can I allow myself to fall in love when I don’t even know my last name?
ELEMENTAL OUTCAST GAMES: FIRE (MAGIC BLOOD ACADEMY BOOK 1) by RaShelle Workman
My name is Harla Flint, and I’m an elemental. My magic comes from the monsters within the peculiar forest called the Shade Rasa, not that I completely understand how. That’s because I’ve been in juvie for murdering my parents, even though I have no memory of how it happened. Still, attending the Magic Blood Academy Juvenile Detention Center has one perk. Kai Laramie. Too bad he’s a jerk and a bully. When the popular Elemental Outcast Games accepts my application, I agree to compete in the latest season. So does Kai. The odds of survival are minimal, but I’m no quitter. Besides, we have two months of PR and marketing for the show before it begins. That gives Kai and me time to get to know one another. Did I mention he’s gorgeous, mysterious, and makes me want to lose my heart? If I win the games, the show promises I’ll be free to start over. But when it comes down to it, will I have what it takes to defeat the only person who knows the real me? Can love alter destiny? I guess I’m about to find out. Let the Elemental Outcast Games begin!
FOR THE LOVE OF HADES (A HADES AND PERSEPHONE RETELLING) by Freida Kilmari
“Humans get all the freedom in the world, but we gods get nothing but the responsibility of protecting the very freedom we’d give our immortal lives for even a glimmer of.” KORE (Persephone) – Stuck. Trapped by expectations, smothered by age-old customs, tampered down by rules and laws I would never be brave enough to break. I am Kore, Goddess of Fertility and daughter of Zeus. And I’m beautifully imprisoned. So when my lifelong, invisible friend finally reveals himself and offers me the world, will I risk it all for a breath of liberty? And what will happen to humanity’s fertility my power protects if I do? HADES – Abandoned. Left to The Underworld like a villain in a bad story only my brother, Zeus, has the pen to write. But I have done well to adapt over the years, protecting humanity after death and keeping monsters like myself out of the other realms. I am painfully free yet beautifully bound. So when the beautiful goddess I have come to call my friend invites me to Olympus for a single night, how could I refuse? She has never seen my face nor heard my name uttered, so will she still love me if I reveal who I am? OR will she abandon me like everyone else?
ELVEN DUTY by Rhys Lawless
My legacy is to hate him, but I can’t. This woman appears and tells me I’m an elf and she’s my grandmother. Not quite what I expected on a Thursday evening after another day at the office. Soon, I’m thrown in a world of duty, magic, and monsters. And a family feud as old as time itself. I would have run. I would have gone back to my old life. Or started a new one. But when the man I’m supposed to hate turns out to be my elven soulmate the only thing I can do is fight for my right to love him. No matter what kind of monster gets in the way. Elven Duty is part of the multi-author Magic Emporium Series. Each book stands alone, but each one features an appearance by Marden’s Magic Emporium, a shop that can appear anywhere, but only once and only when someone’s in dire need.
THE DIVINER by Brynne Weaver
Quinn has a rare and powerful gift, one that manifested from the rage and trauma of her harrowing childhood. Years later, the anger she can’t let go of makes her an unpredictable and dangerous weapon of last resort for a kingdom on the brink of war. Diviners like Quinn are venerated yet feared, protected yet exploited. Bonded to the Queen, they are forced to endure hardship and sacrifice to protect her empire. After a near loss in a key battle and the death of the Diviner of Fire, the Queen calls for aid from the elite soldiers of the allied territories to the East. A striking warrior named Kiran is assigned to protect and train Quinn, and as the pair become close despite the rules that bind them, they discover that the enemies within are just as dangerous as the ones at the gates.
Time is running out for Quinn to harness her power. The enemy is closing in around them. Impossible sacrifices haunt every decision Quinn makes. As she fights to keep what little she’s claimed as hers, Quinn learns that her destiny might not lie in the hands of fates or kingdoms, but in her own.
THE THEFT OF SUNLIGHT (DAUNTLESS PATH BOOK 2) by Intisar Khanani
Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.
THE MEMORY COLLECTORS: A NOVEL by Kim Neville
Ev has a mysterious ability, one that she feels is more a curse than a gift. She can feel the emotions people leave behind on objects and believes that most of them need to be handled extremely carefully, and—if at all possible—destroyed. The harmless ones she sells at Vancouver’s Chinatown Night Market to scrape together a living, but even that fills her with trepidation. Meanwhile, in another part of town, Harriet hoards thousands of these treasures and is starting to make her neighbors sick as the overabundance of heightened emotions start seeping through her apartment walls.
When the two women meet, Harriet knows that Ev is the only person who can help her make something truly spectacular of her collection. A museum of memory that not only feels warm and inviting but can heal the emotional wounds many people unknowingly carry around. They only know of one other person like them, and they fear the dark effects these objects had on him. Together, they help each other to develop and control their gift, so that what happened to him never happens again. But unbeknownst to them, the same darkness is wrapping itself around another, dragging them down a path that already destroyed Ev’s family once, and threatens to annihilate what little she has left.
DEATH KISS by Naomi E Lloyd
With one kiss I can see when, where and how you will die.Some would call it a gift. But not me. My death kiss is a curse that has branded me a witch, with no human rights, and has turned me into the most wanted girl on earth. Why? Because in a world where a vicious movement of sadistic killers are murdering random people to stop overpopulation, my kiss holds the power for salvation. And makes me a prime target for abduction. Which is where I am now. Captured by three brothers, burning with grief after witnessing my parents’ murder, and tormented with fear of what is yet to come…For something doesn’t add up. I’m trapped inside a deadly game of kiss and tell, but I know there’s a darker agenda at play. What it is? I just hope I can live to find out.
THROUGH THE SMOKE (TALES OF THE REALM BOOK 1) by Tabatha Stephenson
“First off, you’re not dead.” Tallulah was not only glad to hear that but also more than a little confused. She had no idea who any of these people were or why she was standing in line outside a mysterious doorway shrouded in mist, holding an empty milk bottle. The Office of Cursed Objects was only the beginning. Tallulah soon found herself filled with purpose. She was a newly minted djinn, and she had training to get through so she could learn the ropes. Granting wishes sounded like fun, but it turned out it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Still, it was a real opportunity to help people, and Tallulah was nothing if not generous at heart. The Get Out Clause – If a Master loved her truly and without wish of personal gain, she’d be free. Even a djinn curse could not withstand a love blessed by Fate. Tallulah just knew that out there, somewhere, someday, she too had someone. Then she meets him, but would the tricks of her previous Mistress spell the end of them all?
ONCE UPON A WISH (ONCE UPON SERIES BOOK 6) by Various
VS Note: From FEB 16
Dreaming of a magical world? Your wish is our command! These sixteen fairytale retellings from bestselling authors will sweep you away into enchanted lands where wishes have the power to change lives. With wistful twists on Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more, you’ll be enthralled by these all-new tales. Just be careful what you wish for.
DECEPTIVE DIME STORE DEMONS (FLEA MARKET MAGIC BOOK 2) by Shawntelle Madison
Conniving creatures and their exorbitant prices are coming out of the woodwork in South Toms River, New Jersey. Werewolf Natalya Stravinsky has stepped up to the plate as alpha female of the South Toms River Pack and defended her loved ones. While She Who Always Walks the Path is still a looming threat, another problem arises. Nat must fulfill her debt to some shifty demons who own a ceramics mart in town. A mysterious thief has appeared, stealing powerful weapons. Now, Nat must discover the culprit before the demons unleash their fury on the pack. Will Nat be able to uncover the thief and restore balance, or will the delicate facade keeping the human world from the supernatural one come crumbling down?
RODNEY (MARSHALL’S SHADOW BOOK 4) by Kathi S Barton
Rebel had been called to the US when she’d been informed that her brother was dying, but she arrived too late. He left behind a devastated wife, two small children, and a load of debt. Rebel stayed to help out as best she could, taking a job at the local hospital, but working conditions there were unbearable, and she had no choice but to quit or kill someone—namely the head nurse. And as a doctor, she had taken an oath to save lives, not take them. Rodney ran a small practice. He handled the medical care for the local schools and worked at the hospital when needed for emergencies. And when a little boy came into his office to get stitched up from being ambushed by bullies, Rodney knew he had to get to the bottom of the problem. When the boy’s Aunt Rebel shows up and takes over, Rodney instantly knows who she is to him—his mate. Having to approach her with the subject had his cat curling up inside him. He had watched his brothers flounder around with their new mates, and he didn’t want to start off on the wrong foot. It didn’t take but a minute for Rebel to assess the new situation, and she wasn’t sure how she felt about it. She also needed a job, not a handout. She was a doctor, damn it, and a good one. No man, especially one she didn’t know, was going to order her around. If he thought he could, she’d let him know fast that she was no pushover.
Amazon Note: Her other books are on Apple Books so maybe some day this will be too Kobo
THE LOST GIRLS OF FOXFIELD HALL by Jessica Thorne
September, 1939. The moon shines silver on the looming yew trees. Thinking of her fiancé, fighting for his life and country in the war, breaks Eleanor’s heart, but also gives her courage. She takes a deep breath, picks up her camera, and follows the dancing lights into the maze. Present day. With her little brother Missing in Action, gardener Megan Taylor runs from her grief to take a job at Foxfield Hall – a centuries-old place full of myths and folklore – restoring the wild maze in the overgrown gardens. Throwing herself into shaping the tangled ivy, Megan soon becomes drawn into the mystery of Lady Eleanor Fairfax, the Hall’s most famous resident… the villagers say she disappeared without trace at the Harvest Festival in 1939, leaving behind a grieving father and a heartbroken fiancé. Leafing through delicate old newspaper cuttings and gazing at an ornately framed portrait of the missing woman, Megan is full of questions. Although no body was ever found, could Eleanor have been murdered? Did she run away, unwilling to marry the man who loved her? Or, with her father working at the War Office, did Eleanor stumble upon a secret she shouldn’t have? Then, one night under a full moon, a mesmerising light inexplicably draws her to the entrance of the maze. Megan is filled with a strange certainty that, if she follows it into the shadows, it will lead to the truth about Eleanor… but could Megan herself be the next occupant of Foxfield Hall to be lost forever?
FORBIDDEN QUEEN (HAREM OF THE MNINDSLAYER BOOK 5) by Willa Hart
My kingdom is at war and my mates scattered across the realm. Will any of us survive? My Roya Tripsett—the three deadly and totally irresistible princes of our Kingdom, Rex my Wolveskin King, and Jix my forever love are scattered across the realm. There is war and we still don’t know if Prince Leo will be an ally or our greatest enemy. When an assassin come for me I must kill the person I believed to be a friend and flee to the realm of the Fae and the Ice King. Straight into the clutches of our greatest enemy. The Fae have never been friends of Wolveskins or humans but I must rely on them to save my family. When our enemy comes for us I discover not just the story of my mother but of my sister too. Will all the losses kill me or make me stronger? I’m linked to the vicious Elliterati race and I must fight to save all beings in the realm.
MIDLIFE CATASTROPHE: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION COZY MYSTERY (MENOPAWS MYSTERIES BOOK 1) by Morgana Best
When Nell Darling moves to a small Aussie mountain town after a messy divorce, she decides her life will be purrfect. But life has decided to be no such thing! Nell discovers a body, buys a mysterious bookstore, and starts to suspect she is losing her mind–all because a local cat, JenniFur, begins stopping by for a chat. Yet Nell has no time to paws and reflect. Soon she is chasing her tail to solve the murder. Hot on her heels is the dreamy Detective Caspian Cole, who seems to think Nell is mad fur real. But it doesn’t matter what Detective Cole thinks, because Nell is about to discover that menopause doesn’t mean her life is put on pause. In fact, menopause is a sign that Nell’s has finally begun. Litter-ally a fun read for women who are coming into their power!
SHADOWED PATH (THE FAE FILES BOOK 3) by Cecilia Dominic
VS Note: Saw a review of this on the excellent Whiskey With My Book Blog
Exiled princess Reine’s return to Faerie isn’t what she hoped. First, she has to sneak in rather than enter in triumph. Second, she has to figure out what to do with a certain handsome gargoyle, who still hasn’t forgiven her or her brother for a major betrayal. Third, someone in her grandmother’s court is trying to kill her. As Reine travels the shadowed paths typically forbidden to those of the Light Court while evading a hidden, yet clever pursuer, she has to navigate her own interpersonal complications and face the truth about who and what she truly is. Otherwise, she’s guaranteed to lose the final battle against the powerful enemy who’s been pulling the strings all along, and Faerie will never be the same.
HOW IT HAS TO BE (OATH OF BANE BOOK 2) by T S Joyce
Mercy. This was a word Brick Bane had never understood until his brother spared his life three weeks ago. As bear shifter with a failed mission, he’s watching his brother’s every move to try and discover what has changed him so much. The only thing that makes sense? The girl his brother has broken the rules with. There’s a waitress in town who is paying a little too much attention to Brick, and now he’s wondering why she’s calling so strongly to him. The rules are simple: Never touch a human’s skin, never fall for a woman, and never, ever let a human find out what he is. But this beguiling creature is slowly making him want to break the rules of the Oath of Bane too. The only problem? The consequence is complete annihilation…for both of them.
Trinity is just trying to get her head above water right now, but when a big, burly, sexy-as-fire mountain man starts frequenting her restaurant, she can’t help but be distracted. He’s rough around the edges, and blunt, and has these crazy rules, but he’s also protective, and kind to her in surprising moments. After the year she’s had, she sure could use the feeling of safety he provides. The issue with that? Brick Bane’s life is anything but safe. There’s a big bad bear in the woods hunting them, and the crows in the sky say something is very, very wrong. She has two options. One, go back to the safe life, or two, stand beside Brick and weather the storm that is barreling toward them. Destiny is coming for the Bane brothers, and Trinity is determined not to let Brick hide from it any longer. Only her love can awaken the monster.
THE BLOOD WITCH (OSSEOUS CHRONICLES BOOK 2) by Ivy Asher
I never saw it coming…the bones…the magic…the betrayal. It’s no longer a question of who I can trust—the answer is no one. Now, it’s about survival. I’m in the heart of the Order, trying to solve a series of mysterious disappearances, while doing everything that I can not to become bait. Enemies are circling, and they can’t seem to decide if they see me as a pawn or as a threat. Oh, and there’s that little issue of being tethered to Rogan, who I now want to kill. It’s time to figure out just what I’m capable of though. Because fool me once…shame on you. But fool me twice…and I will crush your bones to dust. My name is Lennox Osseous, and I’m about to unleash the wrath of the Bone Witch.
HIS DEVOTED MATE (UNEXPECTED MATES BOOK 5) by Brea Alepou
Emory can’t be with Clyde. Clyde is a predator and Emory is prey. At least that’s what Emory’s head is telling him. But his inner rabbit screams that Clyde is the one–Emory’s true mate. And it’s hard to fight against his instincts. Clyde finally found his mate. It was love at first sight. Emory is strong-willed, smart, and a hard worker–everything and more that Clyde could ever dream of in a mate. But Emory is convinced that the fates got it wrong, and they aren’t really mates. How will Clyde convince Emory that they’re meant to be? Hope, unconditional love, heat, and Support. Being there for one another always.
SEA DRAGON’S LION (FIRE & RESCUE SHIFTERS FRIENDS AND FAMILY) by Zoe Chant
To find her mate, she must brave a perilous, magical realm…Dry land. Sea dragon Jane Doe has never given up hope of finding her mate. Now, there’s only one place left to search. An enigmatic, intimidating place filled with baffling wonders like flowers and ice cream. Only the bravest sea dragons have ever dared to venture into the human world. Jane’s no warrior, but she’s determined to face the terrors above the sea. Her mate must be on land, and she’s going to find him. No matter how long it takes. Which, as it turns out, is approximately two minutes. Finding their happy ending? That’s going to be a lot harder.
FIRE AND RESCUE SHIFTERS: COYOTE IN THE SEA by Zoe Chant
She found her happy ending. Now if she can just help these young fools find theirs…Sea dragons. Sometimes you just want to grab ‘em by the gills and shake some sense into those thick, honor-stuffed skulls. And there’s one cranky old coyote shifter who’s not afraid to do just that. Martha knows that youngsters have to learn for themselves… but that doesn’t mean you can’t give them a nudge in the right direction. If, that is, you can make the darn idiots listen. With three headstrong whippersnappers diving straight into trouble, this might take more than a sharp word and a sugar cookie to solve. Fortunately, she can always call on the help of the biggest shark in the sea…Author’s Note: This is not a standalone story! Coyote in the Sea takes place in between Fire & Rescue Shifters and Fire & Rescue Shifters: Wildfire Crew, and features characters from both series. It is intended to be read after those books.
RISE OF THE WITCH (THE YAGA’S RIDERS BOOK 1) by C Rochelle
VS Note: The author warns of a cliffhanger.
As with most beginnings, it started with death. When I had nothing left to lose, I traveled to the hut in the woods; the one no one dared approach. The witch who lived there recognized the darkness in my soul and took me under her wing—to witness her reign of terror firsthand and eventually, to inherit her legacy as my own. Now I’m the monster they fear; the one humans avoid at all costs. In this welcome isolation, I’ve attempted to forget my past and the future that was taken from me. Until three men appear, somehow able to break through my protective wards and see me in my true form. While resistant to their intrusion, I recognize they may be the ones I’ve been waiting for—the ones I need to ascend to my full power.
Too bad I would rather grind their bones than invite them in. But something is mysteriously devouring the forest, and I suspect the threat may be the same one I barely escaped many moons ago. If it is, he will find me a more worthy opponent than the last time we met. I am the Yaga and I may be broken, but my edges are sharp. The Yaga’s Riders is based on the folklore of Baba Yaga, with creative liberties taken.
THE MAGIC OF REVENGE: EMERALD LAKES BOOK 3 by Britt Andrews
A transformation has taken hold of my body, my soul, the very center of who I am as a witch. I’ve loved and I’ve lost but I refuse to accept that this is the way it ends. When a prophecy changes and my life amplifies to a new level of chaos, I’ll have to learn to harness my new magic and lean on those around me. Between the power boosts and a new diabolical villain, I’ll need every single one of my mates at my side in order to have my revenge.
WEDDING DAY CURSE (MAGICAL LOVE BOOK 1) by Karine Saint Jacques
I’m cursed to relive my sister’s wedding day. Worse, I’m dangerously falling for the groom. Hayden Clark. The first time I met him, my heart tap-danced inside my chest, and a magical spark swirled between us. I was convinced I had finally found the one. He even asked me on a date; I was on cloud nine. In my head, it was the start of a beautiful love story…until I learned he was on his way to a blind date with my sister. Imagine my shock! So I stepped aside, and just like that, all my dreams came crashing down. Fast-forward two years later…He’s getting married to my sister, but before he can say “I do,” he’s hell-bent on making sure I have no regrets whatsoever. I’m pretty good at pretending he’s never meant anything to me. If only that galling wedding day actually came to an end. The problem is, I’m cursed to go through this day over and over again. And it’s getting impossible not to fall in love with the groom.
MUSCLE AND BONE by Mary Calmes
You belong to me and I know it down deep, in muscle and bone, where my wolf lives. Avery Rhine isn’t an average homicide detective with the Chicago PD. In fact, Avery isn’t an average anything. Sure, as an omega he knows he’s at the bottom of the food chain, but that’s never slowed him down. He’s got a great life, complete with a loving family and a best friend who’d take a bullet for him, so what more could he possibly want or need? Except, maybe, for the world to change. And to find someone to spend more than one night with, but that isn’t high on his list of priorities. He’s never been one to believe in destiny or whatever else the fantasies sell about there being someone special out there meant just for him. Then a chance encounter at a party changes everything. Graeme Davenport has no delusions about finding his true mate. The consensus is that if an alpha doesn’t find their other half by the time they’re thirty, the chances of it ever happening go from slim to none. He’s not a mere alpha, though; Graeme is a cyne who sits at the pinnacle of lupine hierarchy, so he’s obligated by tradition and duty to choose an omega now, sign a contract, and bond with him. Love is not part of the equation. When Graeme and Avery meet, their fierce attraction to each other flies in the face of reason and logic. Avery’s intense physical reaction to the alpha is something he’s never experienced before, while Graeme, who has always been the soul of discretion, loses all his inhibitions to desire for the man he wants to possess. They are two very different men trying to navigate expectations, separate reason from innate primal drive, and do it while working together to solve a murder. It will take everything they are to find a middle ground, and to learn to trust in a fated kind of love.
UNLEASHED: THE CURSED TRILOGY BOOK 2 by Betty Legend
They were right. The stronger our bonds grow; the closer evil gets. I’ve fallen for a charming Fae, protective Warlock, and a tempting Demon, all with sculpted bodies made for sin. Our bonds are only the beginning. To break the curse that obstructs all magic, I’m meant to connect – heart, body, and soul – with a brooding vampire who refuses to accept our destiny. The vampire’s internal struggle leads him into a deadly snare, a trap meant to lure me. Despite Phoenix’s arrogance and our terrible first encounter, there’s a deeper connection I can’t deny. A craving neither of us can resist.
Saving him is the only option, but am I walking all of us into a fatal mistake?
PACK CLAIMED (THE WARRIOR QUEEN LEGACY BOOK 2) by Laurel Night
Now I’m on a journey to see some Oracle I didn’t know existed, accompanied by the four most eligible males in the clan—go figure, they’re the other clan alphas. The trip gives me an opportunity to learn more about the strangers who wish to claim me as their mate: brooding Rowan, serene Taika, jovial Stig, and flirtatious Mateo all appeal to me, and my wolf, in different ways. And right now they’re all seriously pissing me off. As they each try and fail to dominate me, the only person who remains on my side is my best friend and former lover, Emory. But as the trip wears on, I begin to suspect even Emory’s keeping secrets. Plus, lest I forget, there are still the blood-drinking monsters that dog our steps and leave a few nasty surprises along our journey.
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VS: Next on my ancient Egyptian paranormal romance backlist is a novella, HEALER OF THE NILE. This is a Cinderella-esque tale and on the sweet side, unlike most of my books where we see the couple’s relationship deepening in the bedroom a few times, which might have been a requirement of the anthology it was in at the time – I can’t remember. I always have plans to revisit this Hunting Cat estate and this couple at more length…maybe someday. They did appear as minor characters in LADY OF THE NILE in two scenes. I loved the cover but I think maybe it has too much of a YA feel? Any thoughts?
HEALER OF THE NILE: A Novella
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN HERE BE MAGIC BOX SET
When Pharaoh sends injured warrior Tadenhut home to die, his noble family asks Mehyta, the local healer, to ease his path to the Afterlife. Mehyta discovers he’s trapped between Life and Death, caught in the dreamspace. Touched by his fighting spirit and will to live, Mehyta vows to use all the powers Shai, god of fate, gave her. Together Tadenhut and the brave healer battle to overcome his injuries, as well as threats from devious family members. While struggling to rescue her patient, Mehyta comes to realize he matters more to her than any man ever has before. But even if his life can be saved, what do the omens say about a match between a highborn soldier and a simple healer?
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Thank you so much Veronica for including Cowboy Desire! We actually have at least 3 SFR stories in this anthology, by myself, Virginia Wallace and Eileen Troemel – cowboys in space!
Thanks for the extra details! Best wishes on the anthology,,,
Thank you for the add, Veronica!
My pleasure and best wishes on the book!
Found two fairy tale retelling anthologies that look inviting. I love to meet new authors via anthologies, so thank you, Veronica, for spotlighting them.
I’m really happy to hear that – I love anthologies too, for just the reason you shared…such a good way to find new-to-me authors. I’m always pleased to have anthologies to list here. Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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