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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KATE AND THE KRAKEN (ALIEN ABDUCTION BOOK 11) by Honey Phillips
Kate spends most of her time in her lab, and as much as she believes in her job, she occasionally longs for a break. Being captured by aliens isn’t exactly what she had in mind. Neither is being forced to abandon ship and almost drowning in an alien ocean. But the massive alien warrior who saves her? He might be exactly what she needs. Prince A’tai is desperate to escape his family and their nefarious political schemes. On his way to a remote island, he rescues a smart, beautiful female. She doesn’t belong in his world, but he is determined to keep her. But A’tai is not quite what he seems, and the planet of Mafana holds more than one secret. Can Kate and A’tai survive political intrigue, a planetary crisis, and their inescapable differences to forge a happy ending?
VARTAN: BOOK 14 IN THE GALAXY GLADIATORS ALIEN ABDUCTION ROMANCE SERIES by Alana Khan
Born in space. Raised as a pet. I’ve never allowed myself to even dream of love.Lyra –I’ve never worn clothes, held a fork, or made a decision. When my old master dies, I’m put up for auction and sold to the highest bidder. I expected my life to continue as it had always been—kneeling at my master’s feet. Instead, I’m told I’m now free. I should feel grateful, but I’m terrified of being alone. Maybe if I’m good enough, my new master will decide to keep me. When I dig deep and discover the well of my own power, I have a burning desire for something more than freedom–I want Vartan. I’m going to do whatever it takes to seize my new dream. Vartan – My quest in life is liberating slaves. When I see a human female up for auction, I purchase her in order to set her free. Imagine my surprise when she doesn’t want freedom but requests to stay with me instead. Through my ignorance, I damage things between us. To make amends, I vow to help her discover herself and unlock her deepest desires. I ache for this female. How can I let her go when it’s our destiny to share our heart connection?
HIS UNEXPECTED MATE (ASSASSINS GUILD BOOK 3) by Michelle Howard
Should she? Scarlett Tun desired the charismatic assassin from the moment she set eyes on him. Relationships weren’t her thing but she could definitely spend some quality time with the new and very sexy addition to their friend group. If only he didn’t put up such a hard fight. He shouldn’t.
Resisting the beautiful medic who made her interest known wasn’t easy. Everything about Scarlet drew Amar Faason. If it were anyone else, he would have succumbed at the first wicked smile, but she was friends with his peers’ bond mates and Amar didn’t mix his personal life with his professional. Ever. Then the unimaginable happened and with Scarlett’s life on the line, Amar soon realizes he’d rather have Scarlett in his bed and heart then worry about things going wrong. Besides, his inner cat claimed her as his mate and only a shifter fool walked away from that gift.
DESTINY (CENTAURI BRIDES BOOK 5) by Kallista Dane and Kate Richards
She’s promised to another—but the moment I saw the beautiful alien and her future mate I knew we were meant to be together. My name is Luna, and I’ve been running the day-to-day operations of the Centauri Brides program since Chancellor Athene and Director Zaroq began it, choosing human females to become the mates of dominant alien warriors building their new home on a faraway planet. My trip to Centauri was a bonus from Chancellor Athene, a chance to see the new world I’d played a pivotal part in creating. When I arrived the colony was abuzz. Felice, the sole female off-world when Arythios was destroyed, had just been rescued by a passing starfreighter. A pilot, she’d been driven off course by a galactic storm and crash-landed on a minor planet in Vector Three. With her ship’s communication system destroyed, the Arythian Starfleet had given her up for dead. Drago the sexy alien warrior she’d planned to mate with, was ecstatic. His beloved had returned from the grave. When I was invited to the feast to celebrate their new life together I never dreamed it would be the beginning of a new life for me too. Felice made no secret of the fact that she was attracted to me that night. Neither did Drago. As for me – maybe there was something in the air on Centauri. Or maybe it was that Arythian tea I drank. All I know is I found both of them wildly sexy. They invited me to join them. I did. And discovered my destiny.
PROJECT CHARON 3: SURVIVAL MODE by Patty Jansen
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note…
Tina had no choice but to escape Aurora Station on board the Starfighter Manila: the ship was about to blow up and would have killed the entire station. But they’re in deep trouble. They have less than half the crew number necessary to fly the ship safely, the engines are damaged and Tina’s travel companions are on a different ship. Aurora Station fell into pirate hands, so returning is not an option and the ship isn’t safe to fly long distances. On top of that, several crew members may have been exposed to genetic treatment by the pirates and may be turning into violent monstrous creatures. With no outside help forthcoming, survival becomes an intense battle.
BASWIN (TAXYON SPACE BOOK 5) by Aurora Springer
VS Note: I’ve enjoyed the snippets she’s been sharing from this. The author is amazing at world building details!
An alien spy on the run. Two human sisters chosen to train as astronavigators. Their paths are destined to converge. Psychic sensitives, Holly Moon and her sister Rosie, are chosen as candidates for Warrish training as hyperspace navigators. The sisters are eager to promote humanity’s advance into space. Will they succeed? They must pass a series of rigorous tests and adapt to the alien neuro-implants. Alien merman, Baswin Kenton Tallis, Second of his Triad, lives on Earth disguised as a human. When Earth agents discover the secret identity of his older brother, Baswin must flee to the Warrish embassy in the Pacific Ocean. Holly and Baswin are swept together on an island in the Pacific Ocean, but their destiny lies farther away and many forces threaten to drive them apart. Can they overcome the obstacles and find a haven?
ALIEN LIAISONS (COSMIC BONDS BOOK 2) by Chloe Parker
Mai’s brother was always the diplomatic one. Cunning, calm, and composed, Cal was proud to be the first human diplomat on the Lyran planet of Logos. Now Cal is dead, and revenge is the only thing on Mai’s mind as she heads to Logos to track down and kill the aliens who took his life. Of course, things rarely go according to plan, and Mai crash lands on the garden moon of Halla. Alone and stranded in hostile territory, Mai finds herself pursued by Reza K’lyr, a highly skilled Lyran operative with a checkered past and a commitment to tracking her down. And the strangest part? She’s seen Reza before – but only in her dreams. When the two find themselves caught in a coup, they form an unlikely partnership in order to survive as they try to resist their growing desire. Will Mai and Reza escape Halla and stop the coup? Or will their shared attraction destroy them both?
PLACES BEYOND THE WILD: A Z-DAY ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: Not romance but you know me and dystopian scifi. I one clicked.
The vast wilds outside a place called Hope hold their own stories. When the end came, what happened to everyone else? Massachusetts. Texas. Alabama. Tennessee. Pockets of humanity have persisted through the apocalypse. All have tales is survival and loss. Mad Dog Mattis’ last stand at the Pentagon. The first Christmas after the end of the world. A family isolated on their homestead as the evolving dead press at the fences. A desperate quest for helicopters to destroy the undead. Come read through this expansion of Daniel Humphreys’ Dragon Award nominated Z-Day universe. Twelve brand new survival stories written by the best up and coming independent sci-fi and fantasy writers will thrill fans of the series. Find tales of hope in a desolate world and read Places Outside The Wild today!
MATE HER (WARRIORS OF HADES) by Jenika Snow
VS Note: A re-release.
Minka was a human, a dying species that was both weaker and more vulnerable than any other being in the galaxy. Because of this, humans were hunted down and taken to the intergalactic auctions to be sold. Brawn, Thorque, and Lukin were warrior brothers from the planet Hades. Because their need for finding a female and procreating with her had come upon them, they were in search of one to share. But when they were forced to land on a planet infested with dangerous beasts, the last thing they thought they’d find was their human mate. When demon-looking warriors rescued Minka from certain death, she knew there would be a price to pay. She just didn’t know that price was to mate all three of them, or to be the mother of their alien babies.
SURRENDER (RESCUE SERIES BOOK 2) by Mx Alex
Ethan is one of the thousands of humans who were secretly kidnapped and transported to the alien planet Raug. Forced to live as servants and slaves, many of them would do anything to get back to Earth; but not Ethan. He’s found a home with his lover and denmate, his Raugon master, Kipexo. Together, they’ve vowed to bring the truth of the humans’ situation to light and save them all from servitude. As his master works to find proof Ethan’s people were taken from Earth by force, Ethan discovers a group of runaway humans in need. Getting involved could sabotage everything, but turning his back on the sick and starving just isn’t an option. Helping the runaways soon becomes more difficult and dangerous than Ethan ever imagined. If it means risking the life he and Kipexo have built together, is that the price he’s willing to pay to save his friends? This book is part of a series that should be read in order.
PETTICREEK FIVE: A THRIVE SPACE COLONY ADVENTURES PREQUEL by Ginger Booth
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
She cannot die. But this moon is killing her people. Sass Collier took years to buy a spaceship, a dream born in humiliation and defeat. Four decades ago, Sass arrived on the unpromising moon Mahina with refugees from Earth, the home planet now falling out of living memory. As a marshal, she mediates disputes between the elites of the capital and destitute settlers wresting a living from the moondust. Then an ‘air drop’ kills hundreds, maybe thousands. Settlers tucked their children into bed, then enjoyed an hour of free time before they slept. And out of the blue, they suffocated to death. This isn’t the only injustice on Mahina — far from it. But it’s the final straw, the match that lights rebellion aflame. Irate as anyone, Sass becomes a ringleader. Settlers demand a shot at a better life!Until the rebels go too far. Must she betray everyone? Petticreek Five is an origin story for the humorous Thrive space colonization series. If you enjoy the motley crew of Firefly and the world-building of Heinlein, try Thrive!
CORIOLIS by Mychael Black
Sometimes the perfect soldier isn’t what you expect — neither is the perfect lover. In 2207, humanity is the dominant force in the galaxy. The Syndicate governs the humans, and its leader, Joren — a former Marine sharpshooter — oversees it all. Distress Signal: Captain Carter Therres doesn’t know what to expect aboard the Maelstrom, but it sure as hell isn’t the gorgeous man waiting in the maintenance ductwork. Ash Mracek’s past involves something much more sinister than the Academy bombing for which he was framed. Now it’s a race to save Ash before their enemies can take them out of the picture for good. Kill Fee: When former Syndicate leader Joren joins his brother, scientist Ash Mracek, and Captain Carter Therres on the lawless planet of Geren in search of allies, he comes into the sights of an assassin. Morgan Reid is a gun for hire, but when his latest contract comes through, he breaks both of the rules he’s always kept: never mix business with pleasure, and never make eye contact with the target. Silent Running: Jordan Sawyer, the pilot, is focused, determined, and smarter than she lets on. Which is why Eric Kane wants her so much. Major Kyle Cortez has set his own sights on Coriolis’ curvy pilot as well. It’s up to Jordan to get them all on the same page. Or bed. Either works. Modus Operandi: Geren is a vast network of prisons that was once the Syndicate’s pride and joy. Now it’s a hotbed of crime. The perfect place to enlist a group of former Marines and set up a base of operations. The trick is to do it without alerting anyone — including the criminal residents of Geren — that Joren’s still alive.
HOLD FAST THROUGH THE FIRE: A NeoG NOVEL by K B Wagers
VS note: Not romance but a good solid LGBTQ+ SF series.
The Near-Earth Orbital Guard (Neo-G)—inspired by the real-life mission of the Coast Guard—patrols and protects the solar system. Now the crew of Zuma’s Ghost must contend with personnel changes and a powerful cabal hellbent on dominating the trade lanes in this fast-paced, action-packed follow-up to A Pale Light in the Black. Zuma’s Ghost has won the Boarding Games for the second straight year. The crew—led by the unparalleled ability of Jenks in the cage, the brilliant pairing of Ma and Max in the pilot seats, the technical savvy of Sapphi, and the sword skills of Tamago and Rosa—has all come together to form an unstoppable team. Until it all comes apart. Their commander and Master Chief are both retiring. Which means Jenks is getting promoted, a new commander is joining them, and a fresh-faced spacer is arriving to shake up their perfect dynamics. And while not being able to threepeat is on their minds, the more important thing is how they’re going to fulfill their mission in the black. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
TRACE THE SKY: FAE ALIEN ROMANCE (AERILON FAE BOOK ONE) by Jessica Grayson
As a Doctor in the Terran space program, I never expected to wake up in a cage. When I’m rescued by a handsome Aerilon Fae warrior, I am both grateful and wary. Al’aneo is a Prince of his people, and claims that I am his fated one.He wants forever with me, but I’ve been through so much. I know I can trust him with my life, but can I trust him with my heart?
RESCUED: FAE ALIEN ROMANCE (ICE WORLD WARRIORS BOOK 3) by Jessica Grayson and Aria Winter
When we crashed on an ice world, my master drank my blood so he could survive, leaving me near death. Rescued by a fierce Aerilon Fae warrior, he tells me that I am his fated one–his Al’essa. He and his people are stranded here too and surrounded by enemies. He’s fiercely protective of me, and I cannot deny the pull I feel toward him. The more time we spend together, I can’t help but wonder: what would it be like if I allowed myself to fall for him?
DRAYNA’S WARRIORS (EIDOLON SURVIVORS) by Quinn Fisher
Drayna Rennick, younger sister to Adrian Rennick from Laena’s Elite, fights her destiny to follow in her mother’s footsteps and take her place among the Elite. Instead, she carves out her own path in an attempt to wrest control of her own life before the Law requires her to give up her unencumbered life. With Eidolon-creatures running rampant outside city walls and the rumors of Eidolon-gifted numbers on the rise, Drayna finds her place comfortably as a cog in the military. Free-spirited and playing by her own rules, Drayna has never had a lack of male attention, but she is determined not to be tied down until absolutely necessary. A boy from her past – A brief encounter with the enigmatic River Halvorson spurs Drayna to know more about him and to uncover the reason his existence is what the Elite fears the most. A friend with benefits – Stryker Rathbone had been in love with Drayna for as long as he can remember, but she always kept him at an arm’s length when they weren’t rolling around in the sheets. He longs to give her everything, including his long-kept secret that could throw the Elite world off of its axis. The older man…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
SEA WOLF: A COMPASS ROSE NOVEL 2 by Anna Burke
VS Note: Not romance but a scifi release of note…
Life aboard the mercenary ship Man o’ War is rarely dull as hurricanes, swarms of jellyfish, and man-eating squid pose daily doses of danger. As intrigue and subterfuge from enemies old and new begin to surround its captain, the infamous Miranda Stillwater, even an uncanny sense of direction won’t be enough to help Compass Rose navigate these dangerous straits. As dark secrets bubble to the surface and everything she’s fought so hard for begins to crumble, Rose learns the hard way that she’ll have to rely on the only person who can save her from certain disaster. Unfortunately, that person is Compass Rose herself.
SAVAGED (BRIDES OF VERITAS BOOK 3) by Athena Storm
I don’t care if Vaxtin is my fated mate. I’m not going to drop everything for him. Because most likely he’s going to pick me up and throw me over his shoulder. Seriously, I was on the cusp of the biggest discovery of my career. That’s when this dude just showed up. He’s all twisted steel and muscle. Sure he looks human. But something about him I can’t place. Maybe its that rugged, handsome face. Or those red scales. Wait, what? That’s right. One moment, we’re getting “acquainted” and losing our clothes in the process. The next, I accidentally turn off some image inducer and see a real live alien in front of me. An alien that needs to keep his presence a secret. Now I’m on his back, and he’s dragging me to his secret hideout on a tropical island. He’s going to lock me away. Let me eat whatever I want after I get a complete makeover. And use me for whatever he wants. Whenever he wants. I only have one thing to say to that. I can’t wait! Amazon KU
TIME PEACE: A DYSTOPIAN STEAMPUNK ROMANCE (WORLD CLOCK JOURNALS BOOK 3) by Angela Roquet
Late Boston is out of time.Winifred McCaffrey sold her soul when she agreed to work for the wealthy Abraham Orwell. As the head of New England’s most progressive institute, Orwell has the funding to back his every vision, including visions that wander deep into the gray areas of legality and morality. Winifred has learned to look the other way. Without Orwell’s backing, she’d never have been recognized as the top medical engineer of her time. When Ezra Huxley’s famed time machine breaks reality, Orwell commissions Winifred to be his chief advisor at the Post Boston Infirmary. The position would be a dream come true if not for the horrific circumstances…and the fact that Winifred knows Orwell doesn’t do anything out of the kindness of his dark, twisted heart. With hands as dirty as hers, Winifred fears she won’t have what it takes to thwart Orwell’s most diabolical vision yet. At least, not on her own.
TAKEN TO LEMORA (XIVERI MATES BOOK 6) by Elizabeth Stephens
Raingar – My horns itch and I hate it. I’m a Lemoran clan chief and I hate that I’m being forced to schmooze with the other Quadrant dignitaries. Looking for a way out, I run into flesh peddlers. Pagh! I hate flesh peddlers and I’m not interested in what they’re selling! Until I see her…Half human, Essmira’s soft, and I hate that she’s so easy to break. I hate that her beauty makes my horns and heart both ache. And most of all, I hate that she has no idea that she’s my mate. Essmira – A female must always smile. She must always aim to please. She must always obey. A pleasure female, that’s what I’ve spent my whole life training to be. Now that I’ve been purchased by a Lemoran clan chief, I’m more than happy to please him. But his pleasure might be out of my reach. Because he doesn’t want me to be a pleasure female anymore. He wants me to be…me.
ARMY OF THE UNSETTLED: A DYSTOPIAN NOVEL (ACADEMY OF THE APOCALYPSE BOOK 3) by K A Riley
Branwynne and the Asylum are given their first assignment: track and report back on the moving caravan of the Army of the Unsettled. What could be simpler? After the Unsettled destroy a cluster of small outposts and turn their attention to a small town in the desert, Branwynne decides that tracking and reporting just won’t be enough this time. With their training still far from complete, Branwynne and her friends agree that saving the town is their only option. After all, that’s what the Emergents are being trained for. In way over their heads and facing an entire army, they’re about to discover that learning about the end of the world isn’t nearly the same as surviving it.
CAPTURED (STAR MARKED WARRIORS BOOK 1) by Sam Burns and W M Fawkes
Lucas: Sure, my life isn’t going exactly according to plan—I have a degree that led nowhere, a crappy job as a closing-shift barista, and an ex who has everything I want and got it . . . by dumping my sorry ass—but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to give up on living yet! And holy crap, when I’m plucked off the sidewalk of my rural Colorado town on the very night of my ex’s wedding, I’m pretty damn sure I’m about to lose my life and a whole lot more. If you’ve never tried flying, I do not recommend the first time be when you’re drunk and alone at two in the morning. But there I was, dumped in a cage on a spacecraft, surrounded by barbarous, giant blue aliens. And the only thing that might keep me safe is there’s one huge, intimidating warrior who can’t keep his eyes off me. Kaelum: I am the true-born son of the King Xyren the Imperator, but as a Thorzi-human hybrid, my path to the throne of Thorzan is far from clear. My father’s people are enormous and foreboding, their skin is the deep dark of twilight when our planet’s twin stars set. I am not. My enemies think I am small, soft, incapable, and they dog my every step. If I am to take my rightful place, I must focus on saving my people. But my mother was born on a far-away blue planet called Earth. In my bones, I know the answer to my problems hides out there beyond the stars. Amazon KU
HYBRID RELATIONSHIP (SPACE MARINE HOSPITAL BOOK 2) by Harlyn Moxie
When using a remedy as potent as true love’s kiss to revive one’s long lost boyfriend, a girl should not accidentally bestow the all-powerful smooch on his twin brother. And a girl should definitely not enjoy it! Fortunately, the mishap did provoke the desired emotional response from my otherwise impassive cyborg sweetheart. Further experimentation proves that sibling rivalry is the only way to bring my alien hybrid warrior out of his cybernetic shell, and it seems a pretend relationship with the wrong brother is the only way I’ll ever get a second chance with my soulmate, Mr. Right. But when fake love begins to feel overwhelmingly real, who’s a girl to choose? And does she have to…?
FAR OUT (RECENT QUEER SCIFI AND FANTASY) by Various
An Anthology of Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy from Award-Winning Editor Paula Guran – Speculative fiction imagines drastically diverse ways of being and worlds that are other than the one with which we are familiar. Queerness is a natural fit for such fiction, so one would expect it to be customarily included. That has not always been the case, but LGBTQ+ representation in science fiction and fantasy—in both short and long form—is now relatively common. Even so, most of the queer science fiction and fantasy anthologies published in the last thirty-five years have been narrowly focused: specifically gay male or lesbian (or, more recently, transgender) themes, or all science fiction or all fantasy, or adhering to a specific theme or subgenre. Far Out: Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy, on the other hand, features both science fiction and fantasy short fiction from the last decade and includes characters, perspectives, and stories that span the rainbow. With stories from incredible authors ranging from Seanan McGuire to Charlie Jane Anders to Sam J. Miller, it’s an essential read for anyone interested in queer science fiction and fantasy. (more details on ebook seller page…)
THE WAY MAKER (THE CODES OF CREATION – THE ZEMYNEAH EXPERIMENT BOOK ONE) by Arlie Sheelin
VS Note: I won’t usually list a completely brand new author’s first book with no reviews and no history to go on but the Look Inside seemed well written and interesting and I was intrigued by the author’s bio on her web page so…there’s an Author’s Note inside the book with trigger warnings.
For hundreds of years, the Dragon Warriors of Althanea have fought against an archaic belief system that enslaved the women of their world. Now, a dangerous outside influence emerges —her name is Brooke St. Claire. Abducted by aliens and genetically modified, Brooke’s life is forever altered. Now, she has become a catalyst for change, but will that change free the women of Althanea —or will it destroy her—and the Dragon Warrior who protected a woman he should never have let live.
RESCUED BY HER RELIC by Paulina Woods
Brandy is a nobody inside The Gate. Or at least she was until the authorities discovered her grandmother and mother were a part of the Resistance. Now Brandy is an outcast, banished to the wastelands as an example to any who would dare challenge the government’s authority. But banishment won’t stop her from fulfilling her family’s mission—resending the SOS into deep space that can rescue all of humanity. Ja’Ivan inherited a dead planet. As the leader of his clan, his only recourse is to scavenge the universe and steal the resources his people need to survive. When he takes the Eden portal to Earth, a curious and familiar signal leads him to the one thing he isn’t looking for. A dying human mate. Amazon KU
ALIEN SENTINEL’S MATE (WARRIORS OF THE LATHAR BOOK 15) by Mina Carter
Being rescued by aliens doesn’t mean she’s going to marry one… not unless he’s hot. Asking would help too. The problem is the only alien warrior Gracie is interested in hasn’t asked. Seren K’Vass is the epitome of the strong, silent type. Emotionally avoidant with a bad boy vibe, if he was human, she’d climb him like a tree. Hell, she’d climb him like a tree anyway. But the lathar don’t do casual… anything. Then a warrior from another clan tries to claim her and all bets are off. Whisking her away to his homeworld, she discovers Mr. Doesn’t Talk about Feelings has been keeping secrets. Ones that might get them all killed…She’s his, but with tainted blood, how can he claim her? From a family the lathar would rather forget, Seren long ago resigned himself to being the last of his line. But fate has other ideas, putting a beautiful human female in his path. Gracie is everything he never knew he wanted in a mate. But how can he ask her to take on a mate with cursed blood? When a B’Kaar warrior tries to claim what’s his, long-suppressed instincts flare to life. He’ll take Gracie home, keep her safe and persuade her that he’s the only male she’ll ever need. But fate, and an ancient and malfunctioning orbital weapon, never makes things easy. They must face their inner demons and find a path to each other… or die in the attempt.
ROOTS: AN ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: Not romance but I do enjoy anthologies…
Do you like bite-sized stories with a dose of mayhem and drama? Ancient warriors must fight a rival tribe to save themselves from a mysterious plague. But will victory really save them? – A sheriff faced with a choice: uphold his oath to serve and protect or take the path of revenge. Is ridding the world of a murderer really such a bad thing? – The carnival life is all she’s ever known, but can she make the decision that will alter her life forever? Massive swamp creatures, human experimentation and one man’s obsessive medical research—will his lack of ethics be worth the cost of progress? – Two families perpetually linked by a bloody trade and a rivalry they don’t fully understand. Can two assassins break free of past mistakes and end an age-old feud? (SNIP…more story details on ebook seller’s page…) Adventure stories with a dash of enigma, Roots follows a timeline of unique stand-alone stories—characters that share a link through time.
ACCIDENTAL ACQUISITION: KINDRED TALES BOOK 35 by Evangeline Anderson
Milk–check. Eggs–check. Bread–check. One huge, muscular bodyguard who I now own exclusively…Wait! That wasn’t on the list! Jillian Marks is an Executive Chef at a Kindred restaurant on the Mother Ship. Every Monday she goes to the Buy-All-Sell-All Market to get exotic, hard-to-find ingredients for her menu. But this time she’s made an accidental purchase–one she didn’t expect. While trying to buy soup ingredients for a special VIP dinner, she mistakenly buys a bodyslave as well–a huge, muscular Kindred warrior named Kalis, whom she now owns. And did we mention there are absolutely no returns, refunds, or exchanges? Kalis was captured and taken as a fighter in the Blood Circuit in his early twenties. Now, in his early fifties, he’s used to serving a Mistress. And since he’s been dreaming of Jillian for the past two years, all he wants to do is love and protect her. But he has another side–a darker side that comes to light when his new Mistress is threatened. ..(more on ebook seller page…)
RESIST (CAPTURED EARTH BOOK 1) by TJ Nichols
Capture is a soldier’s worst fear, but all his training couldn’t prepare Sergeant Josh Rayne for what it meant to be caught by the alien invaders, who have claimed the desert in Western Australia. Josh believes he is the only man left alive from the teams sent out to spy on the aliens, but in the alien prison, he is reunited with his lover and fellow soldier Xavier Fisher. There is no time to celebrate though as Xavier is gravely injured and in need of medical care. With the exfil date fast approaching, they have to escape before the ship leaves without them.
POSSESSIVE ALIEN’S MATE (FATED MATES OF THE THAANA BOOK 1) by Luna Hunter
The possessive alien haunts my dreams. Every time I close my eyes I see him. His strange silver skin. His terrifying black eyes. His icy white hair. His intense, dominant gaze that tells me I’m his and his alone. No way. Just because he saved my life on Saloo VII doesn’t mean I owe him said life. A thank you, perhaps. But nothing more. I return to Earth hoping the dreams would stop, but when I’m attacked again by vicious aliens, guess who swoops in to save me out of absolutely nowhere? Thiray th’Rasda Di’ylian. The mysterious Thaana warrior warns me I’m in great danger — and that he’s the only one who can protect me. I do like it when he wraps his strong arms around me and tells me I’m safe. But can I truly trust an alien who’s stalked me across the entire universe? Amazon KU
STOLEN BY THE ALIEN (ALIEN CAPTORS BOOK 2) byt Ashlyn Hawkes
Hannah Porter’s fiancé left her for her best friend. Maybe she should be counting her blessings, but instead, she’s trudging down a snowy street to the bakery before it closes so she can eat her feelings. Only a strange light comes. And she’s stolen away onto an alien spaceship. Supposedly, she’s this alien’s mate. Let’s see… the cheating bastard or a hot alien? A very lusty alien at that, but can lust turn into love? Amazon KU
RESET (THE FORGOTTEN BOOK 4) by Jarica James and Suki Williams
The only way to rid Lumen of corruption was to hit Reset. My Plan for the Reset: 1. Figure out a way to heal Wade. 2. Find the mainframe. 3. Don’t get caught by Lumen, the Apostates, or the gods. Anouk had his idea for the end of days, but so did we and they couldn’t be more different. Humanity had fallen, but it seemed so had the gods. As we go about our mission we are met with secrets, lies, and betrayals around every corner. When faced with revelations that bring my world crashing down around me, what will I choose? Will I follow the men that claim me, body and soul or will a temptation from my past be too great to pass up? What do I do when both choices mean breaking my heart in two? The Forgotten Prison series is a WhyChoose mmmmfmm romance, meaning the female main character doesn’t have to choose between her men. Amazon KU
ONCE STOLEN (THESE TREACHEROUS TIDES BOOK 1) by D N Bryn
Return to Our Bloody Pearl’s steampunk-inspired world of merfolk in this fun, fast-paced adventure with a hate-to-love romance, a boat-load of sass, and even more heart. No one with half a brain would rob the jungle’s most notorious energy cartel. The vibrations of their power-producing stones are the only thing that calms the mer-snake Cacao’s agonizing sensory condition though-and after being banished from his homeland swamps for similar thefts, he’s desperate. When his attempt fails stunningly, a chaotic escape leaves him chained to a cartel prisoner: a self-proclaimed hero with a hidden stash of power stones so large, Cacao would never need to steal again. He’s determined to get his hands on it, even if it means guiding her home straight through the mist-laden and monster-filled swamp that exhaled him, with scheming poachers and a desperate cartel leader on their tail. But the selfish and the self-righteous can only flee together for so long before something snaps.
THE FORGOTTEN COMMANDER (THE LOST PLANET SERIES BOOK 1) by Nina Blanchard and K Webster
VS Note: This entire 8 book series has apparently been recently re-released, going by the copyright dates, so here’s the blurb and link for the first book.
Our planet, Mortuus, is lost and dying. A desolate place where a few lone survivors dwell. My men have lost hope. Our future is bleak. Longevity is a luxury we can’t afford. The most we can hope for is survival. We’ve all but given up when an opportunity presents itself. Five females—a chance at a future. Procuring these women went against everything I’d been taught, but desperate times call for desperate measures. They’re ours now. Asleep and made ready for breeding. We won’t die out—lost and forgotten. It’s our destiny to grow and once again inhabit our lonely planet. I am Breccan Aloisius, the forgotten commander. My people will have the future they deserve. I’ll make sure of it. My mind is made up…until she wakes and nothing goes as planned. Amazon KU
CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN BEAST (CHET’I WARRIOR BEASTS BOOK 1) by Nova Celeste
Kavox, a giant, midnight-blue beast of a Chet’i warrior, wants nothing more than to save Earth from the Tanquits. They’re silver-skinned and beautiful, but also treacherous and conniving, and Kavox knows the Tanquits have evil plans for their newest planetary contact. The Chet’i warriors have tried to warn Earth, but humans are enthralled with the Tanquits. Kavox has been sent to spy on the Tanquits on Earth—but when he sees a human woman, he realizes she’s his fated mate, and he cannot bring himself to leave her behind to be destroyed by the Tanquits. Lainie Clearwater wants nothing more than to meet one of the aliens on Earth, but knows she’ll never be important enough to be allowed to meet one of the exotic aliens. So when Kavox walks into the comic book store where she works, she’s fascinated by him. Right up until the moment he abducts her. Amazon KU
THE ADVERSARY: A NOVELLA OF THE ELDER RACES (THE CHRONICLES OF RHYACIA BOOK 2) by Thea Harrison
When Dragos and Pia move to the Other land of Rhyacia, they hope starting a new life will bring safety and freedom to their family, especially their young baby, Niall. And at first their new home seems perfect… but looks are deceiving. Beneath Rhyacia’s idyllic façade an ancient, malevolent force lurks, waiting for the right opportunity to break free of its cage. When that opportunity comes, it strikes with devastating accuracy. While Dragos has never backed down from a fight, he’s also never encountered an enemy like this one before. How can he fight a foe who doesn’t have a body? A foe who can invade and turn his own mind against him? How can Dragos protect his family, when at any moment one of them may become the enemy? As Dragos and Pia race against time to fight this unseen menace, they must also acknowledge a terrifying truth—when anyone can become the enemy, no one can be trusted. An adversary who can trap the dragon poses a threat to everyone in Rhyacia, and that means no one is safe.
CLAIMED (LAIR OF THE WOLVEN BOOK 1) by J R Ward
Lydia Susi is passionate about protecting wolves in their natural habitat. When a hotel chain develops a tract of land next to the preserve, Lydia is one of the most vocal opponents of the project—and becomes a target. One night, a shadowy figure threatens Lydia’s life in the forest, and a new hire at the Wolf Study Project comes from out of nowhere to save her. Daniel Joseph is both mysterious, and someone she intrinsically wants to trust. But is he hiding something? As the stakes get higher, and one of Lydia’s colleagues is murdered, she must decide how far she will go to protect the wolves. Then a shocking revelation about Daniel challenges Lydia’s reality in ways she could never have predicted. Some fates demand courage, while others require even more, with no guarantees. Is she destined to have true love…or will a soul-shattering loss ruin her forever?
CLIENT FROM HELL (BOOK ONE) by R J Blain
Step one: add some gasoline. Step two: light a match. Step three: watch the devil’s house burn.
As far as plans go, Sandra Moore rather likes hers. It’s simple. It gets the job done. It reduces the devil’s house to smoldering ruins. Life is good—at least for the year she has left of it, assuming the devil doesn’t kill her first. Instead of the quick end and the retribution she deserves, Sandra gets the client from hell for the case of a lifetime, one that could forever change the war between the heavens and the devil’s many hells.
THE DRAGON KING (BLADE AND ROSE BOOK 5) by Miranda Honfleur
After Jon’s near brush with death, Rielle couldn’t be happier when he awakens. As he resumes his duties and his normal life, however, it becomes clear he is changed–perhaps forever. There is a power in him, and a darkness, that threatens to consume him… for all time. With the Order of Terra and the Tower of Magic now serving the Crown, Emaurria is stronger than ever, but the threats it now faces might lead to the kingdom’s undoing. Locked in open war against the Divinity of Magic, Emaurria is in grave danger and, worse, divided at its core. The Houses see opportunity in a withdrawn king, and Rielle, Brennan, and Olivia fight to keep stability as they try to reach Jon, while Leigh finds himself damned and looks for the strength to save himself before he can save the world from the Rift. As the Houses and the war poke a sleeping dragon, they invite flames that could char Emaurria to mere glowing embers. Can Rielle and her friends reach Jon before it’s too late, or will he be lost to the darkness, and Emaurria to the flames of dragon fire?
WITH A CHARM ON TOP (SPELLFORD COVE MYSTERY BOOK 4) by Samantha Silver
Things are flowing smoothly for Robin in Spellford Cove. She’s got a support network she loves, business is going great—she’s even thinking of hiring another employee—and things with Hunter areheating up both literally and figuratively. But when strange things start happening in town, and a number of bodies start showing up, Robin thinks there’s more to it than meets the eye. She smells magic, and she knows that she’s going to have to get involved to get to the bottom of it. And as Robin investigates, she’ll find more clues as to her past and her biological family that will rock her world.
A VAMPIRE’S SIN (THE ORDER OF THE BLACK OAK – VAMPIRES BOOK 2) by Marie-Claude Bourque
Meet the Order of the Black Oak: a powerful order of modern-day warriors fighting evil to protect the ones they love. Son of an ancient vampire and a legendary French witch, Mont-Royal Immortal Magnovald St-Amand has lived for so long that nothing matters except his ruling over the Montreal’s sultry nightlife. But when he chooses to help an ambitious real estate tycoon rescue her kid sister from a pack of daemons, he finds deep yearnings in his soul that he thought were buried forever.
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THE CYAN HUNTRESS (PROPHECY OF CAERLEON BOOK 1) by Krystal Pena
She will avenge her husband’s death, even if she must kill every knight in Caerleon to learn who betrayed him. Anwyn thought she would finally enjoy comfort and happiness when she married a traveling psychic–that is, until Uthyr Pendragon unleashed a war on all magic-users and had her new husband burned alive. She’s determined to wreak her revenge, until a Druid boy’s prophecy convinces her to put aside her personal vendetta and learn to hunt the ones who want her dead–harder to do when she’s captured and taken to Caerleon to be tried as a sorceress. Now, if she can escape with the help of Caradoc, a man whose secrets rival Anwyn’s, she will have to fulfill her vow of revenge while on the run and attempting to find the one leader who can unite three broken kingdoms under a single banner. Assuming, of course, she can protect herself from burning at the stake, safeguard her heart from the enigmatic Caradoc, and complete her training as the Cyan Huntress.
GRIEVANCE (OMEGA QUEEN SERIES BOOK 10) by W J May
When Evie makes a fateful decision, the rest of the realm unites. But her own world is falling apart. Bound in a promise of marriage to a childhood friend, the princess must navigate the politics of the remaining kingdoms while dreaming of Asher and a simpler life on the road. Things are moving quickly, but there are darker powers at play. A delicate alliance is forming, the forces of good are rallying. But the fate of the kingdoms hangs upon nothing more than a ring. The enemy is almost upon them. Trouble is brewing on distant shores. Can the princess uphold her promise, or will the cost of such unity prove too great? Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel.
ON THE HUNT: A PARANORMAL HUNTERS ANTHOLOGY by Various
Monsters hunt us, but who hunts the monsters? When things go bump in the night, someone has to answer that call. Join these brave heroes as they take on creatures, not of this world and send them back to hell where they belong. This is a multi-author anthology some stories may come with a trigger warning or end on a cliffhanger. Please beware before reading. This is not a Supernatural TV show Fan Fiction. All stories are about a Hunter that hunts supernatural creatures.
FORSAKEN FAE: BOOK THREE by R A Steffan
Some people just want to watch the world burn. Unfortunately, those people seem to be in charge right now. Trapped at the mercy of a corrupt Fae Court, Len and Albigard must overcome their harshest challenges yet in order to stop the Wild Hunt and retrieve their friends’ lost souls. Albigard’s father seeks to use his estranged son as a weapon against their enemies, the demons. And apparently, he’s not bothered by the idea of entire worlds becoming collateral damage in his endless war. Meanwhile, the pair’s only potential allies reside among the dregs of Fae society. The Forsaken—outcasts condemned by the Court—carry a terrible secret regarding the magical imbalance decimating the Fae realm of Dhuinne. If the three worlds are to survive, Len and Albigard must tame Dhuinne’s dark heart before everything around them falls into ruin.
THEIR REJECTED MATE (LUNA REJECTED BOOK ONE) by River Ramsey
My three intended mates left me rejected, half-marked, and broken. Every wolf shifter dreams about her first night with her mates, but mine left me an outcast with the revelation that I’m really a hybrid. A hybrid between a wolf and what is the question. Only my late mother knows the answer, but these days, I have other things to worry about. Namely, being caught in a war between my gorgeous jerk of a boss and the hunter who’s somehow become my enemy with benefits. There’s no time to dwell on the past. Until the consequences of my incomplete mating mark leave me in physical anguish each full moon, that is–and the only thing keeping the monster in my veins at bay is the dark gift of a vampire lord who thinks I’m something else entirely. Something that makes me more dangerous than anyone could have imagined–especially me. Like I don’t have enough infuriating (but admittedly tantalizing) alpha males on my plate, now the three wolves who threw me away are back, trying to stake their claim now that I’m their only hope of overthrowing my unhinged father as regional alpha. If the men in my life don’t make up their minds soon, I’m booking a one-way ticket to an all-female island.
BLOOD KISSED (CHOSEN VAMPIRE SLAYER BOOK THREE) by Mila Young and Jordan Crow
Torn by loyalty and the fiery desires of a conflicted heart, Veronica finds herself at a crossroads. What will she do if burning love turns into cold regret? This is your kind of book if you love kick-ass heroines with sass to match, scorching hot monsters who take what they want, and is perfect for devourers of enemies to lovers books. Expect steam, action, and a supernatural world filled with vampires, demons, shifters, angels… and unhinged alphas who will do anything to protect their woman. Lovers of Anita Blake and True Blood, this is your next addiction.
DOUBLY BOUND (TWICE MATED TALES BOOK 2) by CD Gorri
Can a sassy human tame this Alpha Omega pair? The oldest of three sisters, responsibility has been Sage Freeman’s guiding force for as long as she can remember. But can she still make that claim after she quits her job the day before their annual vacation? Nothing is going right for her. Especially not the whole dating thing. Men are just another mark in a long line of disappointments. Okay, maybe not that long. Whatever. Determined to enjoy the Freeman sisters’ annual vacay, she isn’t looking for all the answers. She just wants a couple of days of wild frivolity in paradise. Is that too much to give a girl? Callan McGregor and Landry Smyth are a unique pair. The powerful Alpha Silver Dragon and the Omega White Liger sit as Heads of the Council of Triads entrusted with helping all Alpha Omega pairs to find their mates. Out of options, they announce a shocking revelation during the Council meeting on Moongate Island. With the shortage of eligible female Shifters, they are opening the search to include humans. Of course, the Dragon and Liger never expected to meet their mate as well. But what will this pair do when they meet their own mate in a beautiful normal with a sassy mouth?
BALLGOWNS AND BUTTERFLIES: A STITCH IN TIME HOLIDAY NOVELLA by Kelley Armstrong
The North Yorkshire moors are always a magical place, but they’re particularly enchanting at the holidays…especially if one gets to travel back in time to a Victorian Christmas. For Bronwyn Dale, it is the stuff of dreams. Fancy-dress balls, quirky small-town traditions, even that classic one-horse open sleigh, complete with jingle bells. There’s just the tiny problem of the Butterfly Effect. How does a time-traveler make a difference without disrupting the future forever?
SIGVARD THE NAMELESS (DOKIRI BRIDES BOOK 5) by Denali Day
Tasked by his chieftain, Sigvard the Nameless will do whatever it takes to save his people, and the whole of Sestoria, from succumbing to darkness. He’ll travel the continent to claim a magess said to be so powerful, she can wake a sleeping mountain. It won’t be a true bonding. One must have a heart for such things, and Sigvard’s went dormant years ago. Adira Greykeeper has spent her life hidden behind high walls, under the thumb of a man she both despises and depends upon. The only thing she fears more than her prison is the thought of a life without it, a life where her power reigns unchecked—even by her own will. When a wild man on a legendary mount spirits her away, Adira is determined to return to her gilded cage before she can relive the horror of her youth. The savage is willing to suffer any fate to keep her at his side, a folly Adira knows will herald his doom. Despite his tortured soul, the barbarian lends her a bravery she’s never known, and with it, hope. But it comes with a price, and he’ll demand more from her than she could ever have imagined. Two hearts. Two wounds. One great love—may the mountain fall.
FATED CROWN (BOUND TO THE FAR BOOK 6) by Eva Chase
I thought I’d lost everything when the vicious fae murdered my family and stole me away. I’ve made a life with more love than I could have imagined in these dangerous, magical lands. But it turns out I left something behind in the human world. My heart longs to make up for the time I’ve lost—but it also can’t let go of the four fae men I adore. With all of the fae seeing me as some kind of savior, how can I choose who needs me most? And is there another threat lurking behind the arch-lords’ attempts to tear me from my lovers? I can’t shake the feeling that my greatest challenge lies ahead of me, one no crown or tender words can save me from.
VENTURA HELLWAY (CALIFORNIA DEMON BOOK 3) by Debra Dunbar
Beware the devils who promise miracles. When an old flame asks Eden to help find his younger brother, she initially refuses. Searching for Anton will put her smack in the middle of the Disciples—as well as on the radar of the demon who might own her soul. But a sense of obligation (plus the promised payout), overrides her instincts for self-preservation, and Eden takes the job. In the depths of a human underworld, Eden finds Anton and a whole lot more. Here the lawlessness of New Hell reigns. Organizers of cage fighting matches profit off human desperation, and a drug called Aries promises heaven but delivers hell. With the future of humanity at stake, Eden will need to face the dark origins of her magic, to embrace both who she was and what she’s becoming—all to save those who may not even be worth saving.
DAGR: VIKING ANCESTORS (FORGED IN FIRE BOOK 2) by Sky Purington
Maya always knew she was meant to travel through time to help humanity in some unknown way. She would never have guessed it was to keep them safe from warring gods. Nor that she would straddle two worlds, caught between life and death, her only hope a Viking from the distant past she craves but can’t have. A dragon prince with too dark a lineage. Determined to make Maya his, Dagr Sigdir heads to the twenty-first century only to discover she’s half immersed in Helheim, the Norse Underworld. Son to its ruler and certain he’s her fated mate, Dagr’s the only one who can free her from its dark hold. Or so he thinks until someone far more challenging than mere death stands in his way. His closest friend and brother-in-arms, Thorulf. Will Dagr step aside if Thorulf and Maya are destined to be together? Or will he fight to claim his mate and risk his people’s safety? After all, if Maya doesn’t end up with the dragon meant for her, they won’t harness the power needed to battle the deities. Find out as Dagr, Maya and Thorulf embark on a super-steamy mystical adventure for the ages.
AGAINST THE GRAIN (AN URBAN FANTASY M/M ROMANCE) by Nikole Knight
Ellian has a problem, and his name is Felix Masters. When Ellie, a high society male succubus, joins Against the Grain, he has a foolproof plan: attend the support group for supernatural misfits, figure out how to correct his… abnormality, and then return to the Incubi compound to join his betrothed. For once in Ellie’s suffocatingly controlled existence, he will bring honor to his family name, regardless of the personal cost. As long as a certain awkwardly sweet human does not ruin his carefully laid plans. Felix Masters has a problem, and his name is Ellian. Felix never meant to crash into a therapy group for magical oddballs, but that single stumble changes his world forever. Magic, glamour, and succubus tails are only the beginning, and when faced with a skittish Incubi dead set on self-destruction, Felix is determined to change Ellie’s mind and, with a little bit of luck, capture his heart as well. An asexual succubus trapped by fate and expectation. An insecure human desperate to set him free. Join Felix and Ellie as they find acceptance, courage, and unconditional love in the one place they never expected: each other.
LOVING DRACULA (DATING MONSTERS BOOK 2) by Kinsley Adams
The Legend. The Immortal. My… Fiancé? Welp, I, Anna Perish, am now a vampire. And it’s been one hell of a ride so far. Not only am I shacking up with the Dracula, but I’ve also been summoned by the Queen of Vampires. And why, you might ask? Oh, it’s nothing big. She just wants to kill me for killing her sire. Unfortunately, self-defense means squat among the undead. Then there’s introducing Vlad to my family—which might just be more terrifying than facing the queen. Oh, and we mustn’t forget the inquisitor who comes calling. Man, my life has become really dangerous since dying. If I survive all this, I think it’s time for a looonnng vacation. With a moonlit pool. And Vlad as my nekkid Cabana boy. Now, there’s an image… Wish me luck. I’m certainly going to need it.
FOXFIRE IN THE SNOW by J S Fields
Born the heir of a master woodcutter in a queendom defined by guilds and matrilineal inheritance, nonbinary Sorin can’t quite seem to find their place. At seventeen, an opportunity to attend an alchemical guild fair and secure an apprenticeship with the queen’s alchemist is just within reach. But on the day of the fair, Sorin’s mother goes missing, along with the Queen and hundreds of guild masters, forcing Sorin into a woodcutting inheritance they never wanted. With guild legacy at stake, Sorin puts apprentice dreams on hold to embark on a journey with the royal daughter to find their mothers and stop the hemorrhaging of guild masters. Princess Magda, an estranged childhood friend, tests Sorin’s patience—and boundaries. But it’s not just a princess that stands between Sorin and their goals. To save the country of Sorpsi, Sorin must define their place between magic and alchemy or risk losing Sorpsi to rising industrialization and a dark magic that will destroy Sorin’s chance to choose their own future.
HER CROSS TO BEAR (HOUSE OF VAN HELSING BOOK 1) by Erin Bedford
Everything that goes bump in the night is true and they are coming for you. With one living older brother, I thought that I would be in the clear of having to take over the family business. I could play pretend in the human world and none would be the wiser. Until I find out my brother has gone missing and now, I was the sole heir to the Van Helsing clan! What must my father be thinking? I’d never been proficient at the game of masks. I tended to talk better with my fists than my mouth and I wasn’t about to hold back from telling the supernatural community what was on my mind. That’s if I could live long enough to do it.
THE SERPENT AND THE ANGEL (SHIFTER CHRONICLES BOOK 8) by M D Grimm
VS Note: a re-release.
n the year 1866, Sheriff Tobias Goldstein guards a small mining town in the Colorado territory with a cold and merciless hand. A rare rattlesnake shifter, he lives by a code and expecting others to do the same has kept the peace— until a nameless stranger wanders into town. Intrigued by the lone man, Tobias names him Angel Smith, and sensing he’s trustworthy, he deputizes Angel. A guardian at heart, golden eagle shifter Angel protects the townspeople, but his dedication is to an ancient scroll capable of great destruction. For generations, Angel’s family protected the artifact with their lives. Now something has returned to hunt down the scroll. Forced to leave his tribe, Angel enjoys the quiet he’s found with Tobias, who hides a warm heart under his aloof exterior. Angel knows the quiet will not last and fears the battle on the horizon. But with Tobias at his back, Angel might stand a chance against his enemies.
FURY OF CONVICTION (DRAGONFURY BAD BOYS SHIFTER SERIES BOOK TWO) by Coreene Callahan
Caught between duty and honor, dragon-warrior Hamersveld is neck-deep in a dilemma. His commitment to the Razorback pack should take precedence, but when a new captive is brought into the lair, he’s forced to decide—risk everything to rescue a woman in desperate need of his help. Or stay loyal to the Razorback cause and keep his new home, along with his life. Kidnapped by a rogue faction of Dragonkind, Natalie Bainbridge spends her days looking for ways to escape. Breaking out seems impossible until one of her captors offers her a trade—spend time with him in return for greater freedom inside his lair. With time ticking down, she enters the fray, playing a dangerous game with a man who makes no mistakes. Will she buckle under the pressure? Or hold the line and break free for good?
BLOOD FOLLOWS MIDNIGHT (THE SOULBLOOD SERIES BOOK 3) by Brenna Harlow
VS Note: From JUNE 27
Captured by a demon… my life couldn’t get more complicated. Except it does, because this demon isn’t exactly demonic. He calls himself a Novian, but all I know is that he’s tall, has massive horns, and prefers to be completely nude. Unfortunately for me, I’m stuck with him, entirely at his mercy. Maybe being held captive by this entity isn’t the worst that could’ve happened. The dhampirs rampaging outside these ramshackle walls are a greater threat, and every second I’m inside with Jaal, I’m safe from imminent death. But I want to go home, back to the base where my friends await. All I have to do is con my way out of this mess, one way or another. Jaal may be a predator, but wait until he sees what kind of power a woman backed into a corner has.
A GREY WOLVES HOWLIDAY (GREY WOLVES SERIES BOOK 14) by Quinn Loftus
The Romania Grey Wolves have been through hell and back. A month remains of the mourning period decreed by the Great Luna, and Jen has decided it’s time for the pack to celebrate the many blessings they’ve missed over the years because of all the battles they’ve faced. As usual, there’s a little crazy, a lot of funny, and most of all the loyal love of the pack as they deal with all the chaos that comes with the holidays…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
PHOENIX HEART EPISODE THREE: BRIGHT FEATHER by Sarah K L Wilson
It’s Sersha and Kazmerev against the world in this wild third episode of Phoenix Heart. With her cousin stolen, and her friend Judicus once again in trouble, everyone needs Sersha to save the day. But not all is as it seems – there are villains lurking in every hill and hollow – and Sersha must use all her skills to fight against impossible odds. Her bond with Kazmerev is growing and together, they are seeing the world in new ways, but will it be enough? Amazon KU
AT YOUR FAIRY WORST (FAIRY BATMOTHER BOOK 1) by Willow Mason
I’m a fairy godmother, turned vampire, assigned to protect a detective sergeant determined to wipe out my entire nest. That’s the TL;DR version, anyway. Born without wings, I was never considered suitable for the cushy assignments my compatriots scored from the high council. Instead, I mucked around on the low rungs of the ladder, taking piecemeal work that earned me a reputation as a Ms Fixit. But when a dead police officer (don’t ask) seeks my help to solve a murder, I find myself investigating a crime of paranormal proportions. A situation that’s not improved when I wake one morning sprouting a set of long-desired wings—vampiric in nature. Now the dead cop’s partner wants us to team up and investigate the very bats who turned me. If I don’t die in the hunt for justice, I might very well perish when he stakes my “bat-daddy.” I’m all for solving crime… just not at my expense. But if I don’t help, who knows what the man will get up to on his lonesome? Better the devil you know than waking up one morning with a wooden splinter through the you-know-what.
SPEAK OF THE DEMON (DEALS WITH THE DEMON BOOK 1) by Stacia Stark
I don’t work for demons. I hunt them. And I promised my mom one thing before she was murdered: Under no circumstances, would I ever go near the high demons. But I’ll break that promise over and over again if it helps me avenge her death. When my only lead turns to ash in the middle of demon territory, I’m suddenly a dead witch walking. Violence in Samael’s club is an automatic death sentence… unless he can use you. And it turns out that the most powerful demon in the country has a use for little ol’ me. Demons are being slaughtered. His demons. And as a bounty hunter, it’s up to me to find out who would dare hurt his people. I’ve got two weeks to find the killer, and if I fail, I’m bonded to Samael. Forever. Samael’s certain that I’ll be his, but I’m not the kinda girl who risks her freedom for a demon. I’m the kinda girl who won’t let anyone get in the way of her vengeance— not even the Machiavellian control freak who thinks he can run my life. The problem? I’ve pissed the wrong people off. Now I’m the one being hunted, and someone’s coming for me with everything they have. But I’m never more dangerous than when my back is up against the wall. And I’m ready to come out swinging.
CELENA’S PACK (MAGICAL JINN SERIES BOOK 1) by R L Wilson
After nine excruciating months, I’ve finally escaped the prison of my lamp. To my great surprise, my long-awaited freedom introduces me to three drop-dead gorgeous shifters. The best part—Jeremy, Zachary, and Adam are my new masters. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t have a problem with that. But if I’ve learned anything in the last nine months, it’s that nothing is normal. I’m between the menacing fae Prince who wants me and the lamp back, and wondering if the shifter trio are the rightful owners or thieves who stole it from the demon master. But anything is better than returning to the fae prince. Now all I have to do is not fall in love with my new masters. That would be bad, but what the Jinn Council doesn’t know can’t be wrong. Can it?
PRIDE: A RAPUNZEL RE-TELLING DARK CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE by Kris Butler
At night, I’m free. Free from the restraints growing tighter each day. Free from the pressures placed on me. Free from the disappointment of never being enough. At night I dance and the movement sets me free, and I become whomever I want under the bright lights. My disguises offered me safety, providing me escape from the real me—Rapunzel. It started as a way to survive, but the thrill of the dance and the power I weaved soon became my addiction. My life in shambles, my pride’s the only thing keeping me alive, clothed, and moderately fed. Asking for help isn’t in my nature, but I soon find a safe haven and place to belong at The Tower. Three men offer me something I desperately needed and I find acceptance in their love. When the safety I found in my disguises runs out, I have to face the man who’d made me hide in the first place. Will I be able to find a happily ever after or am I doomed to always be trapped in a prison of my own making? The root of all sin is pride, but what if it’s the only thing that can save me?
CURSED IN LOVE (NORA MOSS BOOK ONE) by Zoe Ashwood
VS Note: From JUNE 23.
In a magical race around the world, there can only be one winner. My powers weren’t enough to save my mother from an excruciating death. But I won’t stand by and watch anybody else I love suffer. The spells I need to protect us all are locked away, sealed by a magic I can’t break. The only key is conning my way into the magical elite and winning their deadly competition. I can’t do it alone. Levi has my back. He’s a strong witch, my best friend, and fiercest protector. Raphael might be my ex, but his vampire powers give us an edge. And then there’s Isak. Dragon shifter, with his own secrets and reasons to win. But in a competition full of witches whose powers outweigh my own, dangers arise from every corner of the globe. Until one thing becomes clear. We aren’t just playing to win. We’re playing to live. Amazon KU
CHANGE OF PLANS by Addison Albright
Sequel to The Best-Laid Plans – Once upon a time, two handsome young princes fell in love, faced down adversity, and lived happily-ever-after … until one romantic evening, they unwittingly ate a confection laced with a mind-wiping toxin. Crown Prince Efren of Zioneven blindsided Prince Marcelo of Sheburat when he used The Contingency Plan embedded in a peace treaty to marry the naïve young prince. Now, Marcelo is shocked again when he awakens in an unfamiliar bed, in an unfamiliar land, in the arms of a stranger who’s taking such liberties! Will that ignominious new beginning to their relationship doom their chances at rekindling their love? …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
THE FORBIDDEN (KREWE OF HUNTERS BOOK 34) by Heather Graham
Playing the victim of a vampire king on an island off New Orleans is actress Avalon Morgan’s creepiest role to date. It’s also scary good fun—until the victim of a real killer is discovered on set, laid out for all to see. With production shut down, Avalon can’t stop thinking about the chilling crime scene, or Grayson Avery, the investigator working the case. With a rising body count and zero leads, Gray can’t help but be impressed by Avalon’s amateur sleuthing, which takes her to the darkest corners of the internet, where killers confess their crimes. One such account is a dead ringer for the murders, but when the evidence vanishes, nobody believes Avalon—except for Gray. With no one they can trust, Avalon and Gray are determined to unbury the truth at any cost, but a return to the deadly island could be the last thing they do.
DRAKE’S DREAM (REYES BROTHERS SERIES BOOK 2) by Jenn Nixon
Despite his family’s Psychic curse being broken, Drake Reyes doesn’t want anything to change, including his love life. He’s perfectly happy keeping things casual and friendly with whoever catches his eye. Then Rose shows up at the Halloween Fundraiser with her boyfriend and Drake sees his chance to get closer to her. He invites them both to his club for some risqué fun. Rose Derby never expected Drake to be interested in hooking up after ditching her months ago in New York. His naughty proposition, however, has her mind spinning and heart racing. But things don’t go according to plan. She finds herself the target of some nasty Psychics, dredging up her painful past and infecting the present. For them to have a future together, Drake and Rose must uncover the mysterious attackers while dealing with feelings neither has experienced before. When the danger hits close to home, Drake will stop at nothing to keep Rose safe, even if it means letting her go.
MENTORED IN FIRE (DEMON DAYS VAMPIRE NIGHTS WORLD BOOK 10) by K F Breene
After a life of hiding and laying low so as not to end up trapped in the Underworld, that’s exactly where Reagan finds herself. It could be worse, though. She could’ve had a hostile father as her jailor instead of a man eager to teach her magic. She might’ve been trapped with someone other than the steadfast Druid. She could’ve gone her whole life without riding a dragon! When push comes to shove, maybe the Underworld isn’t so bad. Or maybe Lucifer is doing what he does best – deceiving her to get what he wants. Reagan must walk a razor thin edge to keep her independence. She must battle wills with the lord of the Underworld.
THREE FRONT DOORS (PLAGUE OF TIME BOOK 3) by Kate Garrison
After being miraculously rescued from almost certain death, Grace finds herself safely reunited with Caleb in his world. But the feeling of security doesn’t last long. Forced to move because of growing dangers all around them, Grace and Caleb decide to flee from the city. Caleb is inspired that Grace is back, and Grace feels that she can finally breathe now she has found real meaning in her life. But Grace knows that the safest place for them to be is back in her world. Does she dare try to make that happen? Just how far is Caleb willing to trust her? Amazon KU
MEN ARE FROGS (FAIRY GODMOTHERS INC BOOK 2) by Saranna DeWylde
SOMETIMES YOU’RE THE CURSE . . .Disgraced wedding planner Zuri Davis is so relieved to be offered a job with Fairy Godmothers, Inc., she’s willing to trade the high-rise excitement of Chicago for the small-town charm of Ever After. Falling for one of her grooms, even unintentionally, was enough destroy her career—and also to prove that all men are indeed frogs. But when she meets gorgeous B&B owner Philip Charming, who definitely lives up to his name, even she is tempted to test that theory . . .AND SOMETIMES YOU’RE THE CURE – Three hundred years as a frog by day and himself by night, is enough to test any man’s patience–even if Philip knows he deserved Petunia’s curse. It certainly taught him not to mess around when it comes to making promises. And stubborn, proud Zuri is a woman he’d like to promise his heart and everything else to—if only he weren’t a sometimes-frog. Can he hope for True Love’s Kiss from a woman whose trust has been so thoroughly broken?
JUPITER’S JUNGLE by Temple Madison
When club owner Jupiter Marston drinks water from a wild cat’s paw print, he doesn’t realize a curse lurks in its depths and becomes a were-creature living in two different worlds. One night a handsome young biker who is lost and hungry walks into his club, and Jupiter falls in love. Shane is on the run from a dangerous lover, and he discovers Jupiter is a dangerous were-cat. Then the full moon takes Jupiter deep into the mysterious urban jungle and, when he doesn’t return, Shane goes to find him. A woodland fairy saves him from death and removes the curse by wiping both men’s memories. A magic wind thrusts them back into the past, but with their memories of each other gone, will they fall in love again … or will Shane and Jupiter pass by each other like wandering ships lost in the night?
CLIFF’S DESCENT: A VAMPIRE’S TALE by Dianne Duvall
Every mortal who works at network headquarters knows that vampires reside below them. They were the first to surrender to the powerful Immortal Guardians who hunt them. And they did so, hoping they can be saved, that the doctors and scientists the Immortal Guardians employ can halt the progressive brain damage that robs all vampires of their sanity. Though curious, Emma never thought she would meet any of the vampires who remain under heavy guard several stories beneath her office. Then mercenaries strike, bombarding the building with heavy artillery. The vampires are freed to join the fray… and Cliff saves her life. From that moment on, she can’t stop thinking about him regardless of the restrictions placed on interactions with vampires. When Emma discovers a way to speak to Cliff at network headquarters, she becomes even more fascinated by him. He’s smart, charming, and honorable to his core despite the darkness that lies ahead. And he seems to crave her company as much as she does his. Aware of the eyes that watch them, they…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
SPARKLING BLEND (A PARAMOUR BAY COZY PARANORMAL MYSTERY BOOK 21) by Kennedy Layne
The annual Midsummer Festival had to be postponed this year due to a nor’easter causing considerable damage to the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay. Now that the scattered debris and fallen trees had been removed from the surrounding neighborhoods and town square, the residents are more than ready to relax and enjoy the festivities. It’s too bad that not everyone shares the same sentiment. When Raven Marigold and her familiar take a morning stroll through town square, they notice something amiss behind a bench near one of the food stands…the kind of something that could go kaboom!
WE WREAK HAVOC TOO (ATINA AND RIDGE BOOK 2) by N R Hairston
I have two clubs in two different worlds. When multiple people overdose at both my clubs I know I’m being targeted. I’ve pissed off some powerful people lately and any one of them could be after me. I grew up in the streets. I had to fight for every ounce of respect I got. They made a mistake in thinking I was weak. They miscalculated in thinking I wouldn’t hunt them down one by one. With the help of my boyfriend Ridge and a few of our friends, we take on one of the most powerful men in all the universes. We defeated him before and killing people at my club is his revenge. I can’t let him get away with it. This will be the fight of our lives. Either he goes down or we do. One of us won’t make it out of this alive.
MAAHES (MALICIOUS GODS: EGYPT) by Emma Jaye
Corrupt to survive or seduce to kill? Lev lives for death. Tainted from birth and despised for sacrificing fellow Servants of Maahes, Lev pursues a life of devotion and abstinence as the Left Hand. His reward will come in the Afterlife. Živan Bratko, bastard heir to a Bulgarian crime family, lives in the moment, rescuing big cats and slaking his lust with even wilder men. He can’t resist the challenge of corrupting one of the legendary Hands of Maahes. A sociopath hedonist versus a devout assassin. Who will be hunter or prey when lives and souls are the ultimate stakes?
A DRAGON’S BODY (THE MINATH CHRONICLES BOOK 2) by A L Tippett
Tracker Seraphina has found her way back to Mandar City from the dragon’s mountain. But with her recent memories missing, she has no idea what happened on her journey. Sera wrestles against her amnesia as she tries to return to her old life tracking rogue mythical creatures. When a Tracking mission goes horribly wrong and a unicorn is killed, Sera’s life unravels. Mythics from her forgotten past haunt her steps and she struggles to know friend from foe. Will Sera regain her memories before it’s too late? Or will her unwitting actions shatter the fragile peace between man and mythic?
HEXED HISS-TORY: A NINE LIVES MAGIC MYSTERY by Danielle Garrett
Have you ever wished your cat could talk to you? If so, allow my story to be your cautionary tale. Following a disturbing revelation regarding my Aunt Lavender, my reluctant familiar and I have to work together to solve another mystery—one that hits much closer to home. Unfortunately, Selene isn’t big on the whole ‘teamwork’ concept.
SMALL FAVORS by Erin A Craig
Ellerie Downing is waiting for something to happen. Life in isolated Amity Falls, surrounded by an impenetrable forest, has a predictable sameness. Her days are filled with tending to her family’s beehives, chasing after her sisters, and dreaming of bigger things while her twin, Samuel, is free to roam as he wishes. Early town settlers fought off monstrous creatures in the woods, and whispers that the creatures still exist keep the Downings and their neighbors from venturing too far. When some townsfolk go missing on a trip to fetch supplies, a heavy unease settles over the Falls. Strange activities begin to plague the town, and as the seasons change, it’s clear that something is terribly wrong. The creatures are real, and they’re offering to fulfill the residents’ deepest desires, however grand, for just a small favor. These seemingly trifling demands, however, hide sinister intentions. Soon Ellerie finds herself in a race against time to stop Amity Falls, her family, and the boy she loves from going up in flames.
A SUITABLE CONSORT (FOR THE KING AND HIS HUSBAND) by R Cooper
Everyone expects the king to rage at the suggestion that he find a new spouse to stand alongside–or better yet, replace–his beloved husband. Some might be planning on it, hoping to incite another conflict like what has plagued the country since the death of the last legitimate ruler. But to everyone’s surprise, the infamous Traitor King, Arden Canamorra, reacts to the suggestion with amusement, perhaps even interest. Decades of chaos ended with Arden’s ascension to the throne. But many in the oldest noble families want more influence over the crown–noble influence, that is. Not from the king’s lower-rank and somewhat rough palace guard husband, Mil. They don’t care that Mil is a hero who helped secure peace at Arden’s side, and that, at least among the common people, Arden and Mil’s love story is legendary. Mattin, however, is outraged. A librarian at the royal library and advisor to the king despite his relatively young age, Mattin deeply admires the royal couple. That they happen to also be incredibly attractive is something he very determinedly ignores. If Arden and Mil are going to marry again for political purposes–since Mattin is sure no new love could ever match their great passion for each other–he will at least find someone perfect for them. If thinking about it makes Mattin miserable, well, he ignores that, too. But the king and his husband seem less interested in meeting appropriate nobles and more interested in fussing over Mattin while making plans of their own. It’s a more complicated matter than an innocent librarian could have realized, with more at risk than just his heart. The most suitable consort might not be enough to appease certain nobles, but the most beloved might win over the entire country.
THE CENTAUR WARRIOR’S HUMAN by Brogan Riley
A curvy black woman destined to be great. A centaur warrior destined to lose his grace. A love that’s stronger than one-way portals. Zoe – I meet the man of my dreams. Bjorn is sweet and kind. As strong as a Titan. We fall in love with each other. But a love like ours is forbidden in Bjorn’s realm.
Not to mention that I don’t belong here.
THE GROOVY ALPHA (WEST COAST WOLVES BOOK 4) by Susi Hawke
Sky Blackwood is an omega wolf who’s only ever lived a fabulous, all-too-human existence in the wilds of… Beverly Hills. A place where your best friend will smile in your face while stabbing you in the back if there’s money or fame involved. His Gramps told him all about fated mates and the old-school shifters who still live in packs, but those were just stories. Until they aren’t. Sold by his family, Sky’s saved from the auctioneer’s block by Devon—a sexy alpha wolf who looks like surfer Thor, drives an even sexier Harley, and smells like everything Sky never knew he wanted. If fated mates are real, what if all those other stories about packlife are as well? Sky feels like he’s on the best adventure ever as he learns to live like a shifter. With Devon’s help, he’s ready to settle into the peaceful commune life. Only problem? Even paradise can be a camouflage for something darker. Having grown up among people who hid their evil behind friendly smiles and designer clothes, Sky soon realizes Devon needs help if they’re to survive the unseen threat. He’s not worried, he was taught to “handle people” from the cradle, a few hippies with criminal intentions shouldn’t be too difficult, right? The pack’s problems are easy to fix, but his real issue… not so much. What exactly is expected of an omega and how is he supposed to actually do it? Fortunately, his mate’s brothers know a few omegas who are all too happy to help.
THIS TIME LOVE by Mary Ellen Boyd
It was just an antique mirror. Or was it? Grace Harding is an independent modern woman. She loves her work, loves making old things new. Then she purchases a very unique mirror. And suddenly finds herself in a country party in 1810 England. Thrust into this new world with nothing but the mirror and her wits, Grace has to learn to fit in and quickly. She takes a risk, and trusts the truth to a larger-than-life old man who matches the stories passed down from her grandmother. She’s desperate to find a way back home. What she doesn’t need is to fall in love. Who is this woman, and how did she get here? Garrett Atherton, Earl of Fairfax and determined bachelor, is definitely not enjoying his own country party, a sop to his parents’ demand he finally wed. However, when a mysterious woman who strongly resembles one of the wealthiest families in England appears, uninvited and spouting odd opinions, his whole world flips upside down. No one seems to know her or where she’s from. Worse, she claims to be from the Americas. Yet she is the only woman in the Marriage Mart ever to intrigue him. He may lose his heart just in time to lose her forever.
GUIN THE EMERALD (THE SHIFT SERIES BOOK 2) by Louisa Kelley
Guin is on a mission in the Oregon mountains when all connections with Dracan, the world of dragon-shifters, is cut, leaving her with one ally and Miriam, the human who betrayed the Draca, who is under house arrest while working off her debt to the dragons. To Guin’s dismay, she’s forced to partner with Miriam as they hunt for answers to the turmoil engulfing Dracan with only an ancient prophecy as a guide – definitely not the easiest thing, as Guin’s dragon is still furious with Miriam, though Guin…not so much and her reluctant attraction to Miriam is causing an unprecedented break with her sister-self. Miriam only wants to the dragons to forgive her and will do everything in her power to show she is worthy. Falling in love with Guin is an insane complication, but together, the two of them and the rest of Guin’s unlikely crew embark on a mission to find a missing young dragon and a thousand-year-old dragon egg with the power to end the danger to Dracan. Everything is at stake as dragonly chaos descends all around them and Guin roars to the challenge in order to save her world, and in the process, lose her heart to a most unlikely person.
DARK POWER CONVERGENCE (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 52) by I T Lucas
The threads of fate converge, mysteries unfold, and the clan’s future is forever altered in the least expected way.
CLAIMED BY THE DEMON AND DRAGGED TO H*LL by Harpie Alexa
VS Note: Listed in erotica. See also Author Note on ebook seller page.
She’s his to take, his to rule and his to claim. And he will. Amy – Something’s wrong with me. Something deep, dark and terrible. It leaves me feeling hollow and stranded in madness. I’m desperate for passion. Desperate for release. But endless lonely nights is all I have. That is…until he arrives. Leviathus. A demon. A king of the underworld. He’s cruel, merciless, easily the most dangerous being I’d ever met. And what does he want? To make me his slave until the ends of time.
My body says yes, but a part of me says no. And Leviathus thrives on no. Leviathus – His throne was taken from him, but before he can return to the underworld and claim what is rightfully his, Leviathus must deal with the human who’s essence beckons to him ways that shouldn’t be possible. She’s a menace, a distraction, a hindrance to his goals. But each time he tries to leave, her body calls him back. That is…until he tries to own it. Own her. Amy. The woman who he’d been feeding off unknowingly for months. She’s sweet, feisty, easily the most exotic creature to ever walk the earth.He wants her. To be his slave. To be his queen. To be the only thing he ever needs. And Leviathus always gets what he wants.
NEPHILIM THE RECKONING (WRATH OF THE FALLEN BOOK 3) by Elizabeth Blackthorne
Those that betrayed me had better run because when I catch up to them, they will wish they were burning in Hell! Just as we were coming together, our team of Guardians has been ripped apart and I will stop at nothing to getting the demon I love back home where he belongs. Leaving a trail of blood and carnage behind him, Shemyaza is seeking something. If he find what he seeks, he will become unstoppable. I know if we don’t discover what the Watcher wants, the whole world could suffer. But Shemyaza isn’t the only one with secrets. My team, my men, have accepted me no matter what I turn out to be, but as Euriel probes deeper into the events of the past, will he discover what I am, and if he does, will he ever forgive me?
DESTINY IS NOT AN EASY ROAD by Arianna Eastland
Mali Stoddard – young, independent and career-oriented – isn’t afraid to go after exactly what she wants (including men). After dealing with the restrictions of the pandemic for only a few weeks, she becomes frustrated and restless and wishes she could be someplace where Covid-19 doesn’t exist. Her wish is granted in a way she never could have imagined when she is transported back in time to New England in the 1600s, an era when men ruled and women were expected to remain chaste until marriage – an era when public displays of affection were a criminal offense. From the moment Mali arrives in Creede’s Bay, she stirs up trouble, especially when she meets the man of her dreams…and discovers there is just a slight age difference between them…of over 300 years.
BITE ME (SHADOW GUILD VAMPIRE BRIDE BOOK 1) by Linsey Hall
I’ve got one thing to say to the fated mate who wants to kill me: Bite Me. I can handle anyone who walks into my pub. Except him–the most powerful vampire who ever lived. The First. Dark, damaged, and hot as hell. He says I’m his one and only Vampire Bride, and that five years ago, I buried him alive. Obviously he’s crazy, because I don’t remember any of that. All I know is that if I want to escape his vengeance, I have to help him infiltrate a deadly secret society. I’m going to use the time to prove that I didn’t try to murder him, and that I’m not his Vampire Bride. Because if I am, he’ll kill me. But his wrath starts to falter as our mutual hate turns to heat. As the danger thickens, I start to wonder if he’s right. But whatever happens in the end, there’s no escaping our twisted fate.
REVEALING THE MONSTER: PLAYING WITH MONSTERS by Amelia Hutchins
I ended my life to protect Lucian from his enemies. It should have been the hardest decision to make, but it wasn’t. Now I find that Lucian kept even more secrets, deadly ones that threaten to destroy me. I thought I won the game that he and Katarina played, but he’s never stopped shuffling the pieces on the board. Even so, I’ve found peace in his violence and learned to accept my fate within his embrace. As our enemies are revealed, and worlds crashed down into ours, everything is on the line again. Could we survive his latest betrayal, or would it destroy us all? Lena wasn’t supposed to pay for my sins, but she did. I hadn’t intended for her to suffer the consequences of my actions. I’d put pieces into motion to give her back the things that mattered most to her. She may never forgive me when she learns the cost I paid or the decisions I made. The thing is, there’s no world where Magdalena isn’t mine. I’d do whatever it took to keep her, and I’d destroy worlds to ensure she stays with me.
MARKED BY REJECTION (OUTCAST HOLLOWS PACK BOOK 1) by Avery Stone
At eighteen, my life should have ended with the last beat of my bleeding heart, but instead, a scorching press of lips ignited a mark that resurrected me into a world of shadows. Alas, my survival proves to be a curse. I’m thrust into a pack I’ve never heard of, where arrogant Alphas — with antihero tendencies, dominating chiseled bodies, and mysterious ranks — wrestle for control. I’m nothing here, and it turns out I beat death only to be rejected. I’m exiled and abandoned, left to die at the hands of whichever predator discovers me first. Only I’m found by the chief’s son, Alpha Killian — a man who carries the exact same mark as I. I’ve discovered a loophole, and instead of being slain by this cold, merciless man, he decides I’m a worthy gamble. My flesh is deserving of his tender caress, my lips soft enough for his dominating hunger. My body is strong enough to handle his punishments, while my shattered heart summons my hidden talents. I’m Killian’s secret weapon, but in order to survive, I have to promise him one thing: I must never be a submissive wolf again. Amazon KU
DEADLY COFFIN (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 5) by Jenna St James
When Shayla and the gang attend the Enchanted Island Museum celebration for the acquisition of an authentic Dracul coffin, they have no idea the chaos about to unfold. When the dead body of one of the guests is revealed inside the coffin, numerous suspects emerge. Who knew collecting antiques could be so dangerous and cutthroat? In between stakeouts at a seedy pier and chatting up a Papillon dog named Sassy for information, Shayla and Alex once again use their supernatural skills and hunt down the killer. Just when pieces start to come together, Zoie’s friend, Izzy, is kidnapped. With Needles leading the charge, can Shayla identify the killer and save Izzy too? Amazon KU
PRIDE: WOLVES OF RESURRECTION ROAD by Kiki Burrell
Torn apart by a curse…Dominion, won’t let his second chance go to waste. He lost his soulmate once and now Dominion is determined to keep Pani safe and far from danger, no matter what needs to die to make that happen. A love unrequited…Pani has spent his entire existence pining for his mate’s touch. The years without Dominion were hard, but Pani got through them with the hope that one day, his warrior would return. Forced into combat… Dominion would let the world burn if it meant protecting Pani, but the ones responsible for breaking their curse will put it back together if the soulmates refuse to fight the insidious evil threatening to enslave every human—and shifter—on earth. The soulmates need the power of their pack to save humanity from the demons trying to bring hell to the human realm. And when a mission goes awry, and Pani loses all memory of his mate, Dominion will have to discover why Pani loved him in the first place if he wants a chance at making his mate fall in love with him a second time. Can a love that was once instant be earned?
A VOID OF MAGIC by Sandy Williams
VS Note: Saw this reviewed on the excellent Whiskey With My Book Blog.
Kennedy escaped the family business when she turned eighteen. Now, an ill-timed vacation pulls her back to The Rain Hotel, the only known null zone on the planet. It’s a place where vampires can see the sun rise and werewolves can avoid the lure of the full moon. And it would be the perfect place for a paranormal wedding…if the bride wasn’t the local alpha’s daughter and the groom the scion of a vicious master vampire. With a sexy werewolf determined to sabotage the wedding and dark forces threatening The Rain, Kennedy’s life is thrown out of balance when she’s forced to confront a past she swore to avoid. Ultimately she must choose: will she maintain the stability of the supernatural world…or will she destroy it.
TRIAL OF MAGIC (FAIRY TALE ENCHANTRESS BOOK 4) by K M Shea
Lord Enchanter Evariste has been missing for years. Everyone has given up all hope of finding him—except for Angelique. Because he dared to befriend her when all other mages scorned her due to her dangerous magic, Angelique is determined to find him—no matter the cost. But as years have passed and she has failed to locate Evariste, she’s forced to realize that he was more than a friend. Battle weary and sick of politics, Angelique is close to breaking…until she hears a rumor that Evariste was taken north. To confirm the information, she’ll have to break into a den of black mages, hide her identity, and master her magic—which she fears above all else. But when she finally finds Evariste, she learns she is woefully unprepared for the enemies that hold him captive.
UNTAMED MATE (FERAL SHIFTERS BOOK 2) by Callie Rose
VA Note: Apparently even the blurb has SPOILERS for Book one…
SPOILER WARNING: Although they left me with a gaping hole in my chest, Kian, Malix, and Frost did me a favor when they shattered our bond and left me alone in the mountains. For a moment there, I’d started to trust them. For a moment, I’d started to believe they could be changed—that I wouldn’t need to kill them to keep them from carrying out their dark mission. I’d started to believe there was something real between us. Then they reminded me, in the most visceral way possible, that they’re heartless monsters. Creatures made of shadow who don’t understand what it means to care for anyone. But when they betrayed me, all they did was even the playing field. Because sometimes it takes a monster to fight a monster. And I’m not sure I have a heart anymore either.
THE KING OF FAERIE (STARIEL BOOK 4) by A J Lancaster
The fae are real, and Hetta Valstar is trying her best to marry one. If Hetta and Wyn ever manage to marry, it will be the first union between Faerie and Mortal since the Iron Law was revoked. The mortal Queen has given them her blessing—sort of. Now, Wyn needs permission from the fae High King. There’s an intensely personal reason why they need to tie the knot as soon as possible, and time is not on their side. The clock is ticking. Except in Wyn’s home court, which is trapped under magical stasis. To break the spell will mean venturing into the deepest realms of Faerie, where even fae princes—and definitely human lords—fear to tread. Unfortunately, the fae problems aren’t limited to Faerie. Public tension is rising, and the reveal of Wyn’s true identity makes him and Hetta the centre of the storm. On top of this, Stariel’s magic is going haywire, and Hetta is struggling with her intensifying powers—and she might not be the only one affected. The High King might be the only one who can help, since he’s responsible for the fae returning to the Mortal Realm in the first place. If only they knew where he was. Amazon KU
SAND AND STARS (WINGED MARE BOOK 1) by Olivia Hart
He’s a beast who kills without mercy. My kidnapper. My enemy. My mate. All I want is a simple life, but any chance of peace is stolen from me by a winged warrior prince. He sweeps through my village, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake—and taking me with him. Born of battle, Marcellus is unstoppable. A storm of obsidian wings and steel who’s turned killing into an art form. He says my visions hold the key to the hidden Elven kingdoms that his father’s vowed to conquer. Kingdoms I’ve vowed to protect with my life. We’re on opposite sides of this war, and yet the dark and undeniable craving that sparked between us soon grows into a fire. It won’t be long until it consumes us both.
I’ve become his captive because of a prophecy. I’ll survive because fate has etched my name on his heart. Amazon KU
KNIGHT FROM THE ASHES (CROWN AND CREST BOOK 1) by shari L Tapscott and Jake Andrews
With single-minded determination, Henrik has worked toward gaining his knighthood so he may rise above the lowly station in which he was born. But just when the coveted position is within his grasp, he’s tasked with a mission that proves to be far more difficult than expected—secretly keeping a watchful eye on Lady Clover, a nobleman’s daughter with a sharp tongue and a knack for starting fights. Clover, too, has one goal in life, and it has nothing to do with joining dull and dry Henrik on his supply run to the northern guard post. Why the blacksmith’s son is so determined to keep her close, she has no idea. They bicker and fight, and if Clover were to find a troll pit, she would certainly dump Henrik into it. By the time they reach their destination, they are more than ready to be rid of each other. Unfortunately, something is amiss in the northern mountains. The usually quiet aynauths are on the move, with a bloodthirsty agenda of killing the peaceful Woodmoor elves. Putting their differences aside to work together, Henrik and Clover trek across the mountains to investigate. As they slowly unravel the mystery, uncovering clues that hint at a conspiracy against the crown, it quickly becomes apparent that what started as mutual distaste has morphed into something entirely different. Something dangerous, something they didn’t expect. But neither Henrik nor Clover has room in their lives for love—especially when a sinister plot is already in the works that might not only tear them apart, but the entire kingdom as well. Amazon KU
FLAME AND STARLIGHT (THE ESTERIA SERIES BOOK 1) by Dana Isaly
Alys grew up hearing stories about the Fae that were hunting her; dark, powerful creatures that could live forever. Her mother warned her about them, moving them from city to city, always trying to stay one step ahead. But Alys always thought they were merely the ramblings of an eccentric woman and let her guard down once her mother was gone. Left on her own, she’s found, marked, and taken. Asher is tall, dark, and handsome…and Fae. He claims he took Alys from the human world for her own safety but she doesn’t trust him or the dangerous feeling he stirs inside of her. As he pushes, she pulls, refusing to be used as a pawn in whatever game he’s playing. Forced to live under the same roof as her captor, Alys soon learns there’s more to the story, discovering the disturbing truth about her connection to Asher. When the opportunity to leave presents itself, it won’t be easy for her to walk away. Faced with an impossible decision, she’ll have to choose what life she wants to lead, and who she wants to lead it with. Amazon KU
TO BLEED A CRYSTAL BLOOM by Sarah A Parker
Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else.
Small. Fragile. An enigma. Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I’ve drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave. Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I’m safe … though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily. Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who’s utterly unavailable. My savior. My protector. My almost executioner. I can’t help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground. When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I’ve kept from myself. No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds. Amazon KU
MULTIPLYING STORMS (ARTEMIS UNIVERSITY BOOK 11) by Erin R Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m the only living heir to all of Faerie. It’s still hard to accept that, but given how often people call me “Princess” or “Your Highness” like it’s my actual name, I can’t deny it.
I simply hate that I am. Yeah, it’s going that well. The councils’ win might have seemed small, but the ripples from that decision are drowning me at every turn. I can’t endure the bullying and abuse much longer, and I can’t fight back given the situation my people are in. I’m not sure I care anymore after finding out fairies being awesome was a lie. Most days I struggle to not push them all back in the darkness and live as I want… Because the more of them I free, the more I’m trapped. Something major needs to change and soon but I don’t know where to start. I can’t get my footing when I’m always at the center of the storm. The hobgoblins are clear that something worse is coming. I don’t think I have the strength to hold on anymore, and all hope left me after the last tidal wave dragged me under. Amazon KU
CHIEF DRAGON (DRAGON FIRE CREW BOOK 1) by Scarlett Grove
Daphne Young needs to run. The Mafia is after her. When her old car breaks down and explodes at the foot of Fate’s Peak, Daphne’s at the end of her rope. With the last of her strength and money, she applies for a job as a nanny. Erik Sorensen hates Christmas. As the dragon chief of the Fate’s Peak Fire Crew, he takes pride in his job. That didn’t prepare him for the squirming surprise on the doorstep of his firehouse. With one whiff, Erik knows the baby is his. Now he’ll do anything to protect him. When Daphne shows up at Erik’s door for the nanny job, he begins to believe that fate has something new in store for him this Christmas. Daphne is surprised when Erik tells her she’s his mate. She loves taking care of baby Hagen. Erik’s son is the sweetest. Eric is sweet with both of them. Erik makes Daphne believe they could have a safe and loving life together. Too bad the truth of her past could ruin everything. Finding love at Christmas is an easy choice. If the past doesn’t come back to haunt them. Amazon KU
OUTWITTED (THE REJECTED MATE BOOK 2) by Bella Klaus
The big bad wolf god is huffing and puffing at my door. Fenrir has the nerve to believe that I’ve wronged him, and he won’t be satisfied until he’s gotten his revenge. He wants to strip me of everything I hold dear: my home, my pack, my freedom… and my clothes. It looks like I’ll have to find a way to keep him happy—or else. While I’m busy trying to work things out with Fenrir, enemies are closing in on us at all sides. We’d better work together, or it we’ll both end up in Hell. Amazon KU
DARK FOREST (ROSA ROYALS) by Shanna Handel
Briar Rosa and her sisters live alone in the woods. Their life is no fairy tale. The dark secrets of their tangled past hide in this forest. And danger is coming. There’s a war brewing between powerful families, Old grievances rising from the grave, Hatreds borne of a torrid affair. I need the girls in my castle where they will be safe. I demand they return with me, But Briar is as stubborn as she is beautiful. She’ll quickly learn; No one tells me no. Amazon KU
AS DARKNESS FALLS (SOULBOUND SHIFTERS BOOK 2) by Riley Storm
I should be free. Of him. Of everyone. But I’m not. I’m still here. I’m still Soulbound. Just not to my ex. Now I’m bound to an ancient shifter god. He’s all I could want in a man. If I’d been allowed to choose him. That’s not the only change however. I’m stronger. Faster. The others, they look to me for answers. I wish I had them. I’m making everything up as I go along, and I’m not sure what scares me more, the idea I might screw up, or the bigger question, the one that keeps me up at night. What am I? But among all the questions, I’ve learned something. The Alpha of my pack is majorly pissed at me. He still thinks he can control me. Only this time he’s going to try and do it by threatening the last person I have left from my old life. It’s going to be his last mistake. Amazon KU
PIRATE’S PROMISE (SENTINELS OF SAVANNAH BOOK 5) by Lisa Kessler
Greyson Till never found a weapon he didn’t like. As the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship, he’s grown his collection for over two hundred years. So when a legendary cursed blade that can cut through any material goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he’s eager to retrieve it. Working with the secret division Department 13 has always come with its set of challenges, but this one is the worst yet. Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn’t be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson’s wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend. When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what they seem. Greyson isn’t sure who to trust anymore, and he’s not about to let death come between them.
FIERCE COWBOY WOLF (SEVEN RANGE SHIFTERS BOOK 4) by Kait Ballenger
Savannah Cavanaugh has worked her wjhole life to become the first female elite warrior in Grey Wolf history. With her nomination finally put forward, all she needs is the pack council’s approval. But those stuffy old wolves refuse to elect her unless she finds herself a mate. Packmaster Maverick Grey was reconciled to spending the rest of his life alone. Now, having entered into treaty renegotiations with all the Seven Range clans, he needs the elite warrior vacancy filled—and fast. If Sierra needs a mate, this is his chance to claim her. But Sierra has an agenda of her own for their union, and they’ll need to work together against the assassin intent on barring the deal. For these two rivals, the only thing more dangerous than fighting the enemy at their backs is battling the war of seduction building between them.
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VS: Next up in my backlist for the Badari Warriors is DARIK. He’s a pretty happy-go-lucky guy who gets thrown into a dire situation while on a solo patrol. I also put in a few nods to “Aliens” and “Puppet Masters” (the one by R. Heinlein) here and there because they’re among my favorite scifi tales. Darik is in for quite a time!
DARIK (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 4
Nicolle James is far from her home in the human Sectors, kidnapped by alien scientists to be the subject of horrifying experiments. Her only hope might be a mysterious soldier she’d glimpsed outside the laboratory fence. She’d managed to sneak a few words of conversation with him when her captors weren’t watching but now the aliens were taking her inside the lab to begin the experiments.
Darik, a warrior of the genetically engineered Badari pack, is on a solo recon mission to check out a mysterious new lab high in the mountains. His orders are strict – do not engage. But when he has a chance meeting with the woman who might be his mate, he vows not to abandon her, orders or no orders.
Can he get inside an underground lab, find Nicolle and rescue her without getting captured himself? And when he learns the lab’s deadly secrets, can he get word to his pack about the new dangers?
Because the ruthless alien scientist running the experiments wants to get her hands on him too and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:
“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months. And I may mention ‘special items’.
I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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