Dec 22 2021

New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for Wednesday DEC 22

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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BOUND (THE SPIDER’S MATE BOOK 3) by Tiffany Roberts

VS Note: Everyone including me has been waiting for this third book with bated breath!

Ketahn will protect his mate at any cost. Queen Zurvashi will not rest until everything Ketahn cares about is gone and he belongs to her. His sweet, compassionate Ivy, his sister, his friends, his new tribe of humans—all are in danger. He fears nowhere is far enough away to escape the queen’s wrath. But Ketahn will see the whole jungle burn before he lets any harm befall his mate. Even if he must stand against Zurvashi and her army, even if he must face every beast in the Tangle, even if he must defy the gods themselves, he will not surrender his female. Ketahn and Ivy are bound, and no force in the universe will sever the threads that connect them.                    Amazon KU

HER ALIEN FARMHAND: BLIND DATE WITH AN ALIEN by Honey Phillips

Can a desperate woman and a lonely alien shifter work together to defeat an unknown enemy? A new year should be a time for new hope, but this year, Meg finds it hard to be optimistic. Betrayal and bad luck threaten everything she has worked for. And although she would never admit it, she’s lonely on her isolated farm. During a last, desperate trip to find help, an old friend talks her into a blind date for the year end celebration. Despite her reluctance, the big, quiet alien sparks an almost forgotten desire, and she gives in for one reckless night. Roardon Is used to being alone. Other species regard his race with fear and suspicion. His brief encounter with a strong, beautiful female leaves him wanting more, but she disappears without a trace. Then she appears again at the auction for contract workers. When a lack of other options forces her to hire him, he’s delighted at the chance to spend more time with her, despite the suspicion he can see on her face. But Meg is in more trouble than she knows and the only way to save her may be to reveal his darkest secret – and lose her forever.                 Amazon KU

SNOWS OF ATURIA (THE DARVEL EXPLORATORY SYSTEMS BOOK 3) by S J Sanders

All Vanessa Williams wanted for the holidays was to escape the demands of her parents’ social schedules and comfortable place to work on her book. Having the opportunity to do so while enjoying the comforts of a cabin on an alien world seemed like the perfect way to pass the season. Plans change, however, when her shuttle crashes in the inhospitable mountains, and she finds herself waiting out the storm in an alien castle with a male whose burning gold eyes promise forbidden pleasures. Mating with an alien would be the ruin of her career and guarantee that she can never go home, and yet the more time she spends with him, the more she can’t imagine any other future.      Jor’ytal has waited many revolutions to feel the call of the a’talynal, the heartsong between himself and a compatible female. That it has happened so close to the Hashavnal, the Day of Joy, feels like destiny calling. His a’talyna is small and human, and although he dislikes the species who have colonized the southern continent of his world, he cannot help but to feel a need to protect her and desire to care for all her needs. With the storms keeping her within his estate it is the perfect opportunity to court his mate, even if he must evade her escort to do so. In mixing the human customs of Solstice with Hashavnal, and a solstice tree that goes terribly wrong, he is on the path to win her heart and not even a human delegation whose very presence can steal her away will deter him. This novel contains a bonus 14.5k short story Aturian Gifts of Yule         Amazon KU

ALIEN PRINCE’S BRIDE (FATED MATES OF THE XILAN WARRIORS BOOK 2) by Ava Ross

I’m determined to have a child, which means one week in one bed. With an alien. According to the Xilan-Earth agreement, I’ll belong to Prince Vikar, a seven-foot-tall, scaly blue alien, for one week. In exchange for giving him whatever he needs, this cocky “prince” assures me I’ll return to Earth with a child on the way. But when the space station’s attacked and alien spiders try to steal me, Vikar and I must flee the station. Then he tells me that once we get away, he’s not sending me back.

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ALIEN PRINCE TAUCHE (WARRIORS OF KOLIAM BOOK 5) by Eden Ember and Starr Huntress

TAUCHE – I just want to finish the mission as it relates to Zorlox. After all, I’m a prince of Zorlox. That should be enough. Then why do I feel compelled to help her? The Terran who came into my life quite by accident and turned my life upside down. REISA – I don’t care what it costs, I will rescue my family. If these brutes won’t help, I’ll find someone who will, somehow. Yet, I can’t help but feel something toward the one. It’s as if he’s holding a magnet and my steely heart can’t resist.      Amazon KU

HUNTING THE WARLORD’S DAUGHTER (BORDERLANDS BOOK 2) by Susan Grant

VS Note: Author states “Based on the previously published title The Warlord’s Daughter.”

The war is finally over, but hers is just beginning. Wren’s life is in tatters. The only living offspring of the notorious Drakken Warlord, she carries genes that could start a new dynasty of terror. And the Triad Alliance can’t have that. She alone holds the key to finding a legendary treasure. Having seen enough bloodshed, Wren vows to keep the treasure from falling into enemy hands—but she’ll need help. The warlord’s ruthless evil turned Battlelord Aral Mawndarr toward treason years ago. War is all he knows, until he finds passion and love in the most unlikely of women—the warlord’s daughter. But will trusting each other with their secrets risk not only their hearts, but their lives?      Amazon KU

ASCEND (THE CURE CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by K A Riley

FIRE OF THE FROST by Various

VS Note: Excited for this anthology! Had it pre-ordered. Four of my personal favorites.

A midwinter holiday fantasy romance anthology…From Darynda Jones, a standalone novella set in a world where vampyres are hunted for sport. The only thing standing between them and total annihilation is Winter, a warrior bred to save them from extinction. Forbidden to fall in love, Winter cares only about her oaths… until she meets the devilish prince of the underworld. Of Fate and Fire by Amanda Bouchet – The Kingmaker Chronicles meets modern-day New York City! Piers, an exiled warrior from Thalyria, finds himself in the Big Apple just before the holidays. The world and everything in it might be utterly foreign to him, but that won’t stop Piers from helping to complete a vital mission for Athena and protect Sophie, a French teacher from Connecticut who’s suddenly knee-deep in inexplicable phenomena, danger, and henchmen after an Olympian treasure that should never have ended up in her hands—or remained on Earth after the Greek gods abandoned it.     The King of Hel by Grace Draven – A novella-length expansion of a stand-alone short story in which a cursed mage-king from a frozen kingdom is obligated to marry a woman of high-ranking nobility but meets his soulmate in a lowly scribe. Familiar Winter Magic by Jeffe Kennedy – It’s holiday time at Convocation Academy, but best friends Han and Iliana are finding it hard to celebrate. As a familiar, Iliana is facing her assignment to a life of servitude to a wizard, very soon. And Han… despite being tested by the oracle daily, he is still uncategorized. As Iliana and Han face being separated forever, they at last find the courage—or desperation—to break the rules and acknowledge their deeper feelings for each other. But it will take more than true love to save them from the laws of the Convocation.

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CURSED (NIGHTWIND PACK BOOK 3) by Kele Moon and Laurann Dohner

Alpha wolf Jazz Zendell lost his true mate as a teen and has no hope of finding another. Marcy was the only one. Betrayed by his own father, she was taken from him before they had a chance to seal their bond. Now his days are filled helping his best friend Desmon manage the Nightwind pack. The work is rewarding enough for a werewolf destined to be alone…until a mysterious werewolf hunter shows up. More intriguing, the hunter is a human woman with strange connections to his long-lost mate. Rather than seek revenge, Jazz sets out to find the mysterious human and protect her before the werewolf hunting gets her killed. Shawna Hensky has been hiding from her past for a long time. After a brutal attack at the hands of a werewolf, she has spent years hunting the worst shifters possible to protect others from the same horrible fate. She, more than anyone, knows not all weres are bad—since she was raised by werewolves. She even loved one once, in another life, before that dream was ripped from her. When she learns her brother was killed at the hands of a werewolf, Shawna’s hunt takes her to a territory fraught with bad blood and secrets—and directly into the arms of a wolf whose cursed past and uncertain future collide with her own.

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THE THREADBARE QUEEN (THE RISING WAVE BOOK 2) by Michelle Diener

VS Note: I LOVED the first book in the series and am currently reading the second one. I received an Advance Review Copy from the Author. Michelle is an autobuy for me, whether in scifi romance or fantasy.

A conqueror’s victory is never assured . . .The Rising Wave may have taken control of Kassia, but hot on the heels of their victory, Luc receives word from one of his spies that the Jatan, emboldened by the Kassian army’s withdrawal, have crossed the border. More worryingly, they haven’t just moved into northern Kassia, but also east to Luc’s home region of Cervantes, and with all the Cervantes warriors with Luc in Kassia’s capital, Fernwell, cementing their hold on power, his home is vulnerable and defenceless. Luc has no choice but to leave securing Fernwell to Ava, gather forces, and head north, to try to push the Jatan back to their side of the mountains. A queen’s safety is never a given . . .Finally, after months of trying, a minion of the Speaker of Grimwalt’s court manages to snatch Ava from under the noses of her friends and allies, off the streets of Fernwell and onto the back roads to Grimwalt. Ava has to struggle against an insidious assault on her vitality and magic, fighting a power that isn’t just strong, but malevolent. Nothing is set in stone . . . As Ava tries to escape her captors and Luc races to defend his homeland, they draw closer and closer to each other, until finally their paths cross, as they always seem to do. As they once again face their enemies together, they will have to use all their strength to salvage the victory they’ve worked so hard to accomplish.                          Amazon KU

CHOSEN FOR POWER (DRAGON GATE BOOK 4) by Lindsay Buroker

Jak and his allies venture through the portal in search of the longevity plant their king demands, but all Jak wants is to find the elder dragons. Some say they’re extinct. Some say they’re in hiding. If he can’t locate them, there won’t be anyone to teach his hatchling how to fly. Or to protect the dragon eggs preserved within a glacier on another world. Or to help him free his people from the tyrannical rule of the wizards. Jak has no choice. He must find the dragons. But some ancient secrets were buried for a reason. What he discovers may jeopardize not only Jak and his allies—the survival of the entire species of dragons may be at stake.                  Amazon KU

ZODIAC ACADEMY 7: HEARTLESS SKY by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

The winds of fate are shifting, and it finally seems like they’ve been twisted in our favour. On the run and cast out from society, we’ve been forced to hide from the mad man who stole our throne. But as more secrets come to light and my sister and I work harder than ever before to reach our potential and claim our birth right, the end is finally drawing closer. There is no turning from this path now. The curse chases on our heels as time rushes by and the blood drenched destiny of the man I love looms ever closer just like the monster who stole our throne. We must prepare for the final battle, but three things are clear now. The cards have already been dealt. Blood will spill for a new future to rise. And the stars themselves can’t help us. The fight for the throne is upon us. All hail the heartless sky.  Amazon KU

SONG OF DRAGONS: DRAGON TAILS by Aja James

Every lore of every clan, across time and space, dreamed of dragons. Did you ever wonder why? Erebu and Sorin fought through countless lifetimes of trials and tribulations to find one another again. They even conquered death. But Ere’s rebirth requires a price: he must answer the Celestial Summons when it comes and faithfully complete each task the Jade Emperor sets before him. On the bright side, he doesn’t have to perform miracles alone. Sorin will be right there with him. One the not so bright side, his Fate, the Fate of all dragon Kind, and by extension, the Universal Balance, depend on the successful execution of each quest. No pressure. His second task is find and retrieve the Song of Destiny. Location: Unknown. Time travel will be required. Clues: Too few. But there may be a few harpies, a centaur, a giant Chinese Tibetan Mastiff and other mythical monsters along the way. Accompaniments: His beloved Sorin (who is all he needs!) A spoiled, vain, high maintenance she-dragon (who he doesn’t need). But whose enchantment spells have their uses from time to time. Timing: ASAP. Determined by an arbitrary Sandglass in the Jade Emperor’s possession. The end of the world may be just around the corner. Along the way, enemies may become lovers, reluctant friendships may form, and lots of hot, desperate, this-may-be-the-last-time-we-have-sex sex will definitely be had. And who knows, you too may fall under the enchantment of…SONG OF DRAGONS.

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MONSTER’S NAUGHTY LIST by R L Caulder

WARNING: Do not proceed if you want a Cinderella tale with a beautiful prince charming. My tale is nothing of the sort. It’s downright despicable and dirty to many. Continue if you think that is your cup of tea. Everyone else? Go find a jewelry store and pearls to clutch. Picture this: It’s Christmas Eve.
There you are, drinking eggnog, minding your own business in your cozy apartment. The fireplace is lit and crackling, and the pine from your new Christmas tree is wafting through the air. Everything is perfect. Until your craft project turns horribly wrong, somehow creating a portal from the underworld into your apartment. Monsters that you would have feared lurking in the dark corners of your rooms at night come crawling out from the pits of Hell. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me. I’d say that it was a nightmare, but really it was the day my life changed for the better.  I learned about my deepest desires, finding out I had kinks that I’d never even dared to dream about, leaving my innocence behind. Refined and shy kindergarten teacher no longer.  They brought my needs to the surface with their dirty words and touches, and now I’d never want to be on the nice list again.
Not when being naughty felt so good. I’ll tell you what they did to me, but only if you think you can handle it.                     Amazon KU

ALPHA REDEEMED (RISE OF THE ALPHA BOOK 3) by Julie Morgan

Lucian Blackcrown wants the Pack Master role. He deserves it more so than his older brother, Killian. Now that Killian is the Alpha to another pack, this should leave doors wide open for Lucian, but things are not always that simple. Lucian would have killed his brother in order to obtain the Pack Master role, once upon a time. He had every intention of doing so, until he met Sarah Golden. There’s a darkness living inside Lucian that he longs to understand. This darkness though, it could split Lucian and Sarah apart, for good, if he’s not careful. As Alpha, he is the one on top, and runs with rules and discipline. But behind closed doors, Lucian longs to bend the knee to his fated mate and submit to her, wickedness and all. Sarah Golden knows all too well the power of forgiveness, but compassion and respect are earned, not something that is given freely. After witnessing the downfall of the Blackcrown pack and the man behind it all, there is no way she could allow Lucian to claim her as his mate. With a surprising turn of fate, Sarah finds herself in a position of power she never expected. Lucian will fight like hell to earn back Sarah’s trust, her love, and above all else, his fated mate, but will Sarah be able to forgive Lucian and accept the new life she’s been offered?

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DARK HUNTER’S QUERY (CHILDREN OF THE GODS BOOK 56) by I T Lucas

For most of his five centuries of existence, Orion has walked the earth alone, searching for answers. Why is he immortal? Where did his powers come from? Is he the only one of his kind? When fate puts Orion face to face with the god who sired him, he learns the secret behind his immortality and that he might not be the only one. As the goddess’s eldest daughter and a mother of thirteen, Alena deserves the title of Clan Mother just as much as Annani, but she’s not interested in honorifics. Being her mother’s companion and keeping the mischievous goddess out of trouble is a rewarding, full-time job. Lately, though, Alena’s love for her mother and the clan’s gratitude is not enough. She craves adventure, excitement, and perhaps a true-love mate of her own. When Alena and Orion meet, sparks fly, but they both resist the pull. Alena could never bring herself to trust the powerful compeller, and Orion could never allow himself to fall in love again.         Amazon KU

THE CHRISTMAS ROSE (CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALES) by Lexi Ostrow

Christian Anders loved his life. As Crown Prince of the smallest kingdom in Europe, his work was easy, but fulfilling. Being royal wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, but at Christmas time, he could help those in need. No one suffered in his kingdom, and no one found themselves without food and shelter. The holidays were no different. Emma Jelling’s life was far from perfect. Going from the girl everyone wants to be to paralyzed left her with little friends and plenty of enemies. Over the years, hatred turned to bitterness and jealousy left her heart as cold and dead as a winter forest. She didn’t do Christmas, and she didn’t help others.When Emma runs to a small country to escape, she finds herself the victim of a royal’s good will. Good will she doesn’t want. Christian can’t seem to warm up the woman in the wheelchair, but with Christmas in the air and a rose per day, he would do what it took to ensure all in his kingdom were happy.One chivalrous prince. One feisty heroine and one beautiful rose are all that stands in the way of a Christmas happily ever after.      Amazon

THE REINDEER’S SPELL (PARANORMAL COUNCIL BOOK 12) by Laura Greenwood

Eustace has always focused more on his job as a doctor than his role in the shifter community, especially when it comes to the witch distracting him at every turn. Being able to see the future has made it hard for Reagan to connect with anyone, especially when all people want is to find out what it has in store for them. But when she sees a disaster at a charity ball, she knows she has to do everything she can to stop it, even if it means turning to the man she’s trying to stay away from. Can the two of them work together to save the party? And will they give in to what’s growing between them in the process?

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MISTRESS OF SKY AND STARS (FORGOTTEN GODS BOOK 1) by Laura Greenwood

Nut knows she shouldn’t spend all of her time with Geb, but she can’t help herself when she’s around him. When their forbidden relationship is discovered, the other gods take steps that Nut never thought possible and bans her from giving birth to the children she’s carrying. Can she find enough allies to reverse the decision and have her babies before it’s too late?

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FOX’S LADY by Clare Davon

Dakota lost everything the day her fox shifter family was driven out of town on a lie. Property, standing, all of it gone. Her secret friendship with Maddox, the eldest son—and heir to the clans—of the Shunokh family was abandoned as well, left behind in the ruins of their lives. Years later one risky chance lies before her. To present herself for consideration to become Maddox’s mate, to restore her family’s honor and their standing with the fox shifters. She does not admit that she has another reason—to see Maddox again. Maddox has a duty to perform—one he hates. He must marry a woman with pure red fox shifter blood in order to lead the Maine clans. None of the eligible foxes tempt him—until he sees his old teenage crush at the party. His split-second decision to leave with her is insanity, but one look into her eyes and he doesn’t care. It was only supposed to be one night. Yet neither can let go. With each passing day their doomed passion grows. His parents will never allow her to be his choice, yet the more they are together the deeper their bond gets. Maddox has to choose a mate to lead the clans, and it cannot be Dakota. Will they risk it all for love, or give each other up forever?

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FROST MATE (DEMONS OF FROSTERIA) by Elle Beaumont and Candace Robinson

Captain Korreth spends his days training Morozko’s Army, wanting nothing more than to quash the Changelings as they wreak havoc on Frosteria. But when a new trainee enters the barracks, he feels an inexplicable pull. New recruit Zira has one thing on her mind, and it’s taking out the Changelings that slaughtered her family. She’s full of vengeance, but she can’t deny how difficult it is to focus in the presence of the captain. With tensions rising in Frosteria and the mortal world, Korreth and Zira must work together, however, it will take the strongest of wills to ignore the call of a mate bond. That is, if they even wish to.

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THE EVERLASTING CURSE by G Bailey

In Riona Dark’s twenty-second birthday, being kidnapped by strangers in the night was not the surprise party she was expecting. Riona is taken to the hidden world of vampires, a remote island called The Onyx, where being human means you are less than nothing. Riona is soon locked up with other humans and finds out that she will be sold at The Auction. When two vampire princes, with dark eyes and even darker souls, come to view her and the others, Riona knows the vampires here are just as dangerous as they are gorgeous. They are villains. Once sold, Riona is told that her life belongs to the vampires that own her. They will own her soul, mind and body. Resisting means only death. Riona won’t be sold without a fight, and the only power in The Onyx is blood, desire…and death.   Amazon KU

SHATTERSTEEL (HER PITILESS COMMAND BOOK 4) by Benjanun Sriduangkaew

For her entire life, Nuawa has made herself a weapon to assassinate the Winter Queen. She failed. Her secrets are laid bare and she has lost everything. The queen keeps Nuawa as a tool, and soon a sacrifice as she brings her ultimate goal to fruition: to harness the divine power of her makers that’ll make her lover General Lussadh immortal. But Nuawa isn’t done fighting yet. She has one final chance―and she will take it, trading her soul to try one last time to end winter’s eternity… even if it means she must lose Lussadh forever.

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CHRISTMAS WITH HER CHUPACABRA: PURELY PARANORMAL PLEASURES by C D Gorri

She’s looking for proof of the unknown. He’s looking for his mate. Does Santa take requests? Jonathan Leon has worked hard to be known as the king of cattle. But the world doesn’t know the secret he harbors within. Descended from a long line of legendary Chupacabras, Jonathan’s thirst for blood and hunt for his mate is always lurking beneath his suave exterior. With his inner beast anxious and out of sorts, he plans to spend the winter holidays incognito with his cousin. But he never thought he’d meet his mate in the city that never sleeps. Minna Bellamy works as a teachers’ aid at a local preschool while trying to earn a degree in cryptozoology. She’s always been attracted to the unknown, which is how she got roped into writing a letter to Santa Claus. Who knows? Maybe the big guy can help her find what she needs to finish her thesis. When an unexpected snowstorm hits the city, Minna seeks shelter in a local butcher shop and discovers Santa really does answer his mail. She just didn’t expect her proof to come in the shape of tall, dark, and handsome stranger. Will Minna and Jonathan discover the real meaning of Christmas together?

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HER SOLSTICE WOLF (MACCONWOOD PACK SERIES BOOK 7) by C D Gorri

Solstice is a time for miracles. Is Kurt ready to accept his? Kurt Lowell is partners with his brother at Macconwood Law Associates. He’s also one of the Macconwood Pack’s honored Wolf Guard. Known as the Pack clown, he’s managed to traverse life unscathed by relationships. A free spirit, what happens when his mate is revealed one winter’s night? With the biggest snowstorm of the year looming overhead, Kurt is depending on Crescent Moon Books to deliver the volumes he needs to finish the treaty he’s been drafting between the Macconwood Pack and the local Witch Coven. Scarred for life at the hands of a drunk-driver, Clara Crescent is perfectly content staying out of Pack affairs and running the bookstore she and her sister co-own. Life is boring, but good for the she-Wolf. She’s successfully avoided the man she secretly pines for but finds herself trapped in an elevator with the redheaded lawyer after delivering his order. Will this Winter Solstice deliver the happy ever after they so desperately want?

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IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS: A THREE SISTERS ISLAND MYSTERIES MAGICAL MOMENT by Casi McLean

When Dr. Carson Marlow washed ashore on a sandy beach, she had no memory of the last twenty-four hours. Lost, battered, and confused, she trekked a path along the shore into the woods, hoping to find help. Despite the cool November morning, Piers Bradley stood beneath Madison Falls washing off dust from days of horseback riding. He never expected to see a beautiful woman wandering alone through the dense forest summit. Neither believed in destiny…or time travel, but nothing short of kismet could describe their encounter. Can Carson and Piers discover who tried to murder her, save a young slave girl’s life, and unravel their mysterious connection in time ~ for Christmas?                    Amazon KU

THE PLATINUM DRAGON (SUPERNATURAL WORLD BOOK 2) by Keira Legend

It’s my duty to kill the Void Fae on behalf of all supernaturals, so why am I hesitating? Dragons are coveted at the top of the social latter, and I’m at the top of them. My family has a sworn duty to protect our world and lead them to a bright future, and I want to play my part. So when I was sent to find a prophesied demon, I knew what had to be done. But then there was that dream that told me otherwise. I came here to kill the harbinger of death, but I found a handsome fae who made my heart jump instead. Not only that, but it doesn’t seem he wants to hurt anyone. I know what I’ve been taught my whole life, but now that I’ve met him, something seems off. Protecting my kind is my job, and if this man is dangerous, I won’t hesitate. But what if my dream was right and I should stay by his side, and treat everything I know as a lie?                  Amazon KU

HER FIRST TASTE OF FIRE (SHADOWVALE BOOK 5) by Kirsten Painter

Shadowvale isn’t your typical small town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse. Most people think Nasha Black lives in Shadowvale because that’s where her father, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, lives. But Nasha has another reason for staying in Shadowvale and it’s not just the bakery she owns and operates. She has a devastating curse of her own. One she’s never told a soul about. Shadowvale has given chocolatier and dragon-shifter Charlie Ashborne a refuge from the reality of his cursed life. Until now. He’s been summoned to the dragon census, where all unmated dragons will be paired off. If he doesn’t show, the dragon council will come to him. His desire to protect Shadowvale means not only will he end up with a wife he doesn’t want, but the curse he’s kept hidden for so long will be exposed. Facing certain humiliation, Charlie is about to leave for the census when an attractive woman shows up at his house, desperate for more of the chocolates Charlie sells in his shop. Nasha needs to know what magic he puts in his chocolate. She’s never tasted anything like it, literally, and it’s changed her life. Discovering he’s headed out of town pushes her to make a crazy offer. She’ll pretend to be his wife in exchange for his recipe. Seems fair enough. Making a pact with a chocolate addict might not be the right move, but Charlie will do anything to avoid the dragon census mating games, so he jumps at the chance to claim Nasha as his wife for a week. It seems like the perfect plan, until they find out the rules have changed, leaving them no choice but to compete in the games. Unexpectedly, they begin to fall for each other, amazed by what a good team they make. But as competitors try to tear them apart Charlie and Nasha wonder if they will ever taste sweet victory, or just the bitter dregs of defeat?

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SAVAGE BASILISK (BIG BAD BASILISKS BOOK 3) by Terry Bolryder

A basilisk with a secret, a wounded woman trying to protect the world and a ranch full of friends to help them…As a monster among monsters, Ajax is aware that most people are terrified of him. They should be. He’s a savage killer that makes no apologies for what he is. In spite of that, he still wants to find a mate. But all his research into dating and romance have resulted in one conclusion: he’s not what women are looking for in a partner. But nothing could have prepared him to meet a woman unlike any other. One that’s as beautiful as she is fierce, with a dangerous problem that he alone might be able to help her solve. Olivia is very familiar with shifters, having worked alongside them to maintain peace in the world for a long time. But Ajax, with his red eyes and mouthwatering physique, is wholly unique from the shifters she’s met before. And though she feels an instant attraction to him, she needs to stay focused and get his help tracking down a deadly substance that could cause havoc in the wrong hands. As Ajax and Olivia are forced into close contact and sent to Dragonclaw Ranch to investigate, the attraction between them pulls them together in ways they can’t resist. But it will take all the strength they can muster, including a secret Ajax has kept hidden his entire life, if they want to stand a chance at surviving the terrifying monster that could threaten not just their friends at Dragonclaw Ranch, but the entire world.                  Amazon KU

TEMPTED WOLF (IRON WOLVES NEXT GENERATION BOOK 2) by Elle Boon

A lost love. A new threat. Secrets that could destroy. JAGGER… He’s sure the female before him is his Fated Mate, but he’s known nothing but chaos. As an alpha dealing with darkness, mayhem is to be expected. Not only is it inside of him, but it’s also hunting him. WILLOW… With her mate finally found, pretending their bond is severed is something Willow couldn’t do. Nothing is more important than saving her Fated Mate, but the circumstances surrounding his sudden disappearance throws her into a nightmare she might not escape. SECRETS & LIES… Dreams become nightmares, haunting Jagger’s every waking minute. He has to face his past or lose any chance at a future with Willow. When she discovers the truth behind the darkness, will she be able to love the male who was tempted by the forbidden, or will they both lose all they hold dearest?

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BABS CLAUS (TUFFY CLAUS BOOK 2) by Linda Mooney

Tuffy Claus and Babs are back, and despite Dominik’s protests, his wife is coming along for the ride. Being previously in law enforcement, she won’t be playing the obedient housewife while waiting for him to get home. No, she’ll be out chasing the bad guys as well. But can she handle the heart-wrenching jobs she’ll have to take on? Their newest case tests Babs to her limits, making her wonder if she’s really cut out for this. Short answer? Yes. When it comes to the children, she’ll do whatever it takes. But when things quickly take a turn for the worst, leaving Babs on her own, she realizes how important her job really is. It’s then that a thought hits her, and Dominik and Kris realize there could be a whole group of kids that are being overlooked—those who can’t write a letter to Santa. Those who can’t ask for help. And they wonder how many children have suffered through the centuries because of their oversight? The Kringles know they can’t possibly save them all, but they’re gonna damn sure try.

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GATEKEEPER (DRAGON KNIGHTS BOOK 17) by Bianca D’Arc

Two very special knights…Scott and Rik are getting used to working together as a specialized team of commandos within the Castle Lair when they are sent north on a desperate mission. The throne of the Northlands has long been in the hands of usurpers, but now that the rightful heiress has been found – the knights are searching for a way to oust the enemy and put Princess Isabelle on her late father’s throne. One very brave woman…Claire is living in a castle under siege, hiding within the secret passages to do her duty and protect the location of the all-important gate. After witnessing the death of her beloved parents, she has stepped up to take their places as guardian of the gate and protector of the kingdom’s knowledge. She’s saved what she could of the archives and has stepped into her father’s role as Gatekeeper, all while remaining hidden within the walls of the castle. Three who are destined to become one…Even in her isolation, Claire has found a way to make allies – just in time, since every day, the enemy draws nearer to discovering the secret she is guarding. When she meets the knights, the attraction is instantaneous, but the danger is even more imminent. When Claire is captured by the enemy, it’ll be up to Scott and Rik to storm the castle and free their lady love. They hope to claim her and make a family…if they all live through the perilous times ahead.

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DEAFENED BY THE PAST (THE KERRIGAN KIDS BOOK 12) by W J May

When Aria and her friends find Dorian’s stronghold, they think they’ve finally caught up with him. But as usual, the man is always five steps ahead. Alone in Scotland they plan their next move, only to discover that the other side has gathered more people than they’d planned. A relationship is tested and Jason’s secret comes to light. Powers are stretched to the very limit, but a surprise visitor shifts the balance of the game. The board is set and the players are ready. The supernatural community is hanging in the balance. When the dust finally settles, who will be left standing at the end?

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THE DRAGON GUARD’S DUTY (DRAGON PROTECTORS OF WISHING MOON BAY BOOK 2) by Harmony Raines

VS Note: From NOV 29

Matheus never saw himself as a member of the dragon guard. Uniforms were never his thing. But when his father asks him to take on the job of helping police the dragons that visit Wishing Moon Bay, he can’t refuse. Not if it means his people will finally be free to leave their homeland and potentially find their mates. If only he could be so lucky. However, when his luck does change it comes with one problem. His mate is about to leave Wishing Moon Bay. For good. Where does his duty lie now? With his mate or with his people? There is no choice. His loyalty will always be to his mate and the child she’s raised as her own. Ellen has been living in Wishing Moon Bay on borrowed time. When her sister died, Ellen took on the role of mom to Beau, her nephew. She also learned a secret. One she has kept to herself for years. But now the dragons are coming and the secret she holds puts her nephew in danger. Ellen has no choice but to leave town. When Matheus unexpectedly arrives on her doorstep, he turns her world upside down. Perhaps she won’t need to run after all. However, the forces that threatened Beau are moving. Only it’s not just Beau that is in danger.               Amazon KU

THE CHRISTMAS CLAUSE (PURELY PARANORMAL PLEASURES) by Amanda Kimberley

Teagan was on her last nerve with men. The last kicked her out of her own apartment and fired her from the dream job. Now that she was nearing her mid-thirties, there was no way that she’d move back with her uncle. Once her 401K check came, she used it for the best condo she could afford in lower Manhattan. While in search of a new job, she found an unlikely perspective as an administrative assistant to one of New York’s richest moguls. Being a glorified secretary was the last thing this marketing executive wanted. But rent would come after the holidays, so she didn’t hesitate when Brooks handed her an employment contract. Once she reads the fine print of her contract, will she want to stay and cash in on the clause? As a bear shifter, Brooks had little patience for friends and less for love. His pet peeve was women throwing themselves at the thickness of his wallet. When Teagan walked into his office, he cast caution aside and hired her because his bear was smitten. But the richest man in New York couldn’t crack under pressure. So could a Christmas Clause in her employment contract change everything?

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HOW NOT TO DATE A DRAGON (HOW NOT TO 12) by Stephanie Burke

Ulvissar, the solitary black omega dragon, is tired of virgin sacrifices. Who even likes humans that way? However this sacrifice, Alita, is different. She’s brave, bold, and brash. So he decides he’ll keep her. After a few hundred years and countless women in his horde, he’s ready to finally accept the attentions of the Flame dragon, the long-suffering Nithe. But when the addition of the latest sacrifice brings an army to his doorstep, how is he to keep his hard-won peace, deal with his heat and his hungry mate, and help asexual Alita romance the troublesome princess running from her joke of a prince, all while defending them all from the armies coming to get his woman back? And you thought dating was hard.

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A WINTER’S WISH (SUMMERLAND BOOK 3) by Lisa Kessler

VS Note: From DEC 1

Abriette is a warrior, a winter elf fighting for the survival of her people on the dark side of Summerland. She has one mission, to cross the veil into the world of man and find the last true believer, the wisher who can restore their winter magic. According to legend, only his blood can save them, but he is nothing like she expects. His music threatens to melt her cold heart and the strange feelings he inspires might jeopardize everything. Darren Slater is down on his luck, way down, but not out, not yet. Unwilling to give up on his songwriting dream, he makes a desperate holiday wish that his music might make a difference. But magic doesn’t happen overnight, and he still has to eat, so he accepts a part time gig as a mall Santa in Los Angeles. He never expected to fall for one of his elves.

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ON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR by Lily Morton

VS Note: Put this on my TBR List.

It can safely be said that Lord Barnaby Greenwood is not having the best of Christmases. He’s penniless, up to his eyeballs in debt, and about to lose his estate. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that when a local property developer offers a lot of money to buy King’s Wood from him, Barnaby is very tempted. But his father had always impressed on him that the green wood was sacred and must be protected at all costs, so he finds himself saying no. He knows this will result in the loss of his home, but duty comes before everything. However, that fateful decision leads instead to a magical Christmas for Barnaby, complete with an old god who grants him a favour, and a beautiful statue that comes to life. Cosmo is perfect for him. He’s funny and kind and completely enraptured with Barnaby, and for the first time in his life, Barnaby falls in love. But how can this lead to anything but heartache, when on the last stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, Cosmo will go back to being a statue and take Barnaby’s heart with him?                Amazon KU

ONE MIDLIFE TO LIVE: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (SWEET MOUNTAIN WITCHES BOOK 3) by Cindy Stark

On the surface, Daisy’s life looks perfect. She’s living with the man of her dreams, tucked away in a charming mountain cottage with her two adorable kitties. She’s been chosen by the Goddess to serve on her coven’s council, and things are running well at her cat café. What more could a witch want? But then a fitness instructor winds up dead, and this time attractive police sergeant Corey, who she crushed on years ago, wants her help. Plus, she has yet to tell her mother that she and Gideon are together, let alone that he’s a demon. To make things even worse, there’s a new witch in town with her sights on Daisy’s man. It’s all enough to drive a witch to drink potions. When everything comes crashing down around Daisy, she’ll have to examine her heart in more ways than one. Midsummer has arrived, providing the best opportunity to pick a new path in life. Her choices could lead to happiness and a solved murder…or not. She won’t know until she chooses, but by then, it may be too late.            Amazon KU

FEATHERS FLOATING THROUGH EMBER (THE ADSRIFT SERIES BOOK 2) by Trinity Dunn

VS Note: Time travel. The first book evidently ended on a big, unexpected cliffhanger so I have no idea how this one ends. Reviewers seemed to have liked book one overall.

Finding himself stranded in the water after a devastating plane crash, Chris Grace helplessly watches the raft which holds is wife float out of his reach. Clinging to a stewardess’s life-jacket to remain afloat, his life will be forever changed. When rescue comes in the form of an old wooden ship, he is forced to question the world around him, realizing over time that the storm that struck their airplane was no ordinary storm at all. Under the protection of the name she shares with a well-known duchess, Chris and Maria navigate their presence on the ship carefully while forming a plan to find his wife and return home. Adventure, mystery, and tragedy unfold as he sails the Pacific alongside an infamous world traveler. Along the way, he will have to face his inner demons and choose between the love he is bound to and the love he cannot control. Can he get them home? And if so, what will home mean after all they’d been through?                      Amazon KU

OYSTER SHORE (THE ROSECRADDICK CHRONICLES) by Ruth Saberton

VS Note: Listed as time travel romance. I’m not convinced by the blurb or the reviews there’s actual time travel?

A forsaken friendship…During the golden years before the First World War, two boys run wild through the grounds of a Cornish manor house – until the arrival of the girl destined to change their lives forever. As the storm clouds of war gather over Europe, a chain of events is set in motion which will reach across the decades to haunt the neglected place once known as Oyster Shore. A lifetime of regrets…In the winter of 1964 one of the richest men in England lies dying. Alone and consumed by guilt, Gerald Snowe leaves behind the dark secrets which have driven him to despair and his last wish is that restitution might be made. But who will remain on Oyster Shore long enough to hear the past whispering? A lost story… Over fifty years later, broken-hearted writer Lowenna Scott seeks solace in a remote riverside hideaway. Swirling mists and ghostly tales soon draw her into a decades’ old mystery and the company of the enigmatic Noah Wilson. When a long-concealed betrayal unexpectedly comes to light, Lowenna and Noah must look to the past to uncover the truth behind a love affair that changed history, haunts Oyster Shore and possesses the power to alter their own future forever.         Amazon KU

CRIMINAL SPIRITS (GANG OF GHOULS BOOK 2) by Eva Chase

Falling for the ghosts of murdered gangsters who were your imaginary friends once upon a time? I’ll admit it’s a little unusual. But they’re back and totally real, and it’s hard to argue with their admittedly obsessive level of devotion. Unfortunately, their violent dedication isn’t enough to bring down the powerful man who hurt my little sister. I have to take matters into my own hands. I just wish I had a better grip on this marshy magic I’ve discovered in myself. If that wasn’t enough to deal with, the guys are stirring up trouble both in their search for their long-ago murderers and the pasts of the hosts they’ve taken over. Trouble that’s arrived with guns blazing. And I’ve still got that gaping blank in my memory. My past holds more secrets than I know. They just might shatter every hope I have of a happily ever after.                     Amazon KU

FIGHT (KNIGHTWOOD ACADEMY BOOK 2) by Rowen Black

Coming back to the school was not something I was looking forward to. With my secret still hanging over me and the impending visit from King Blaine shadowing me every day, the stress is taking hold of me. What I don’t expect is for the unexpected arrival of a swordsman, which forces me to throw caution to the wind and fight to protect him. Trials are much harder this year and with Vespin starting his advance to Blaine’s land, everything is heating up, and not just the war. More surprises makes me unsteady and my budding relationships falter. Will I say yes to save to save them?      Amazon KU

BEACHSIDE BURGLARY (ENCHANTED COAST MAGICAL MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 6) by Tegan Maher

Destiny’s been trying to hunt down a thief for a couple of weeks, but up ’til now, it’s been all small potatoes – sometimes literally. Since she’s certain it’s a local and suspects there’s a method to the thievery, she’s tried to keep it on the down-low in order to flush the petty criminal out. Once a mermaid king’s crown goes missing, though, Destiny has no choice but to come clean about the other thefts. With an army of mermaids ready to rise and the resort’s reputation on the line, Destiny races to find the crown before somebody she loves ends up in a watery prison.    Amazon KU

PHOENIX RISE (PHOENIS SHIFTARS BOOK 1) by Charlotte Brice

VS Note: A re-release.

Second edition, now contains additional character Point of view, from Riley, Troy and Beckett. My name is Harlow, and I’ve just been attached to a ShiftARS unit on an army base far from where I was settled. I’m 23 and recently out of training, so although I rank higher than the three guys in my team, they treat me like the newbie. The three guys are gay and also lovers so the team dynamics are off. Luckily these guys look at me like a conquest and welcome me in. They are huge guys, solid muscle and tower 6 inches above me. Despite coming top of my class in fitness, martial arts and target shooting, to them my 5ft10 frame makes me seem like a delicate flower. They think I’m straight, I won’t tell them I’ve been tempted before. Just like I won’t tell them my shift beast. But all my secrets might come out anyway as these guys peel away my layers until they break my core.   Amazon KU

BLOOD PROPHECY (BLACKWOOD PACK 11) by Mary Rundle

VS Note: The cover is well done but too spicy for my PG-13+ blog.

Finally free after spending more than 50 years controlled by a cruel master, Lucius has one goal only—return to the family taken from him when Valerian transformed him into a vampire. But he soon finds that even though his master is now dead, a death grip on him remains. Stripped of his powers to translocate and in constant pain, Lucius’ only hope is to follow a force pulling him toward a place he hopes will end his suffering. Brady, a retired attorney, who worked at the Witches Governing Council, arrives at the Blackwood Pack after agreeing to help one of the pack’s brothers whose mate is the new Ruler of the Mystic Realm, and whose life is in danger because he wants to end the blatant corruption and exploitation of low level magic users. Brady meets the pack’s members and is in awe of the powers the Fates have bestowed on them. But, after his previous years of dealing with the unscrupulous members of Witches’ Governing Council—and then being ousted for his efforts to achieve justice—he’s become distrustful of outward appearances. Called into Alpha Blackwood’s office, Brady learns the Fates have given him the young vampire as his mate. But Lucius, having been found unconscious, lies dying, and Brady must decide if he is willing to do the only thing that will save his mate. Eventually, Brady and Lucius begin a journey, where the past and present are woven together until both achieve the love and happiness they always desired, but never knew how or where to find.              Amazon KU

WOLVEN WINTER: DRAGON VEIL UNIVERSE MPREG (MISUNDERSTOOD BOOK 1) by Minerva Howe

Wolf shifter Niall is convinced his life is as good as it will ever get. While he’s been effectively banished from his pack as a stranger who lost a baby and was rejected by his mate, he still has a place with the pack shaman, who lives a hermit-like life up on the mountain. He has a warm home, a dear friend in the shaman, Adrienne, and a job to do. If he never gets more than that, he can live with it. Loyal left the pack at a young age to live among humans, an experiment that made him feel banished and unnecessary. Now he’s back at the pack’s home in the Uintah mountains of Utah, and he’s been told that the shaman wants him to do a specific job for the pack: he’s meant to make peace with the dragons who live on the dragon peak. What neither Niall or Loyal expect is to be thrown together, and to find a home together, where they can start their own pack, and give Niall a second chance at starting his own family. Can these two misunderstood wolves find what they need in each other?                    Amazon KU

PROTECTED BY THE MC: BEAR SHIFTER BIKER REVERSE HAREM by Lily Wilder

I’m A Small-Town Girl, Who Now Has Three Hot Bear Shifters Worshiping Me – When I’m invited to the big city to sign a modelling contract, it feels like it’s too good to be true. As it turns out, it is. I’m kidnapped into a prostitution ring, but somehow, fate allows me to escape. Not only that, fate throws me into the path of a biker gang of bear shifters, who save me from my captors. Did I expect to fall in love with a bunch of bikers who are rough around the edges? Absolutely not. But they’re my sexy guardians who would lay down their lives for me. They will teach me that it’s OK to take a risk sometimes, to take a chance on real love.               Amazon KU

CRIMSON KINGDOM (THE LOCHLANN FEUDS BOOK 3) by Robin D Mahle and Elle Madison

Rowan thought she had escaped her life as a prisoner. But even in Lochlann, she is chained by the memories of everything she left behind in Socair. Of everyone she left behind. With her people clamoring for war, the responsibility falls on Rowan to enter into a marriage alliance to keep her kingdom safe. That should be easy, considering she’s already received proposals from half the clans in Socair. But even with plenty of options, she’s left with no good choices. Will she play it safe? Or will she risk everything for the kind of love she never wanted to begin with? The kind of love that could break her.                          Amazon KU

WILD STALLION’S UNPLANNED FOAL (COMPANY 417 SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 4) by Amelia Wilson

Ember – Stripping paid for college. And she always had juicy stories to tell her bff. Until Tate’s party.
His wild ride to the desert Did more than touch her heart And an unplanned pregnancy could be the end of her career. Tate – He woke up hungover and late for wedding planning. For a fiancé who didn’t fully accept him. But Ember loved his horse And he lusted for her, unable to control himself. Tate couldn’t help but help himself to her Until she got pregnant. But he still had to take Rose down the aisle.Will Tate choose true love and the acceptance that Ember and his unborn child could give? Or will he settle for Rose, his first love? Only he can decide to ride or die.         Amazon KU

WED IN THUNDER (DRAGON FIREFIGHTERS BOOK 4) by Ashe Moon

All ice dragon alpha Marin needs is an omega. Cut off from the inheritance that funds his group of dragon firefighters, he must fool his family into believing he’ll produce an heir—and a contract marriage is his master plan to set things right. But when his search for a fake mate results in an unexpected family reunion, Marin finds himself tangled up with his estranged brother’s protective best friend, the deliciously adorable thunder dragon omega Shen. Shen has always wished for a way he could help his friend heal from his traumatic upbringing, but this was not what he expected. In order to give Marin the time he needs to repair things with his younger brother, Shen agrees to pretend to be the alpha’s mate. A fake relationship is going to be his very first, but no problem—it’s all on paper, after all. But Shen is about to learn that when it comes to roguish ice dragons, nothing is ever so simple.                 Amazon KU

FROSTY THE SNOW DOM (CHRISTMAS MAGIC 1) by Angela Knight

VS Note: Erotica

When ice artist Judith Dane is hired to create a kinky version of Michelangelo’s David, she thinks the ice sculpture is just another Christmas party centerpiece. But when she delivers the work she’s nicknamed “Frosty the Snow Dom” to the BDSM club Valhalla, the party turns out to be a lot stranger than she expects. When Frosty comes to life just like a certain snowman, she discovers just how hot ice can be. But what happens when the spell breaks?

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ALPHA WOLF (SILVERCOAST WOLVES BOOK 1) by Ruby Knoxx

He used to torture me mercilessly for being a geek. He shattered my heart by calling me names and comparing me to others. But I’m no longer the scrawny girl with the braces. I’m a curvaceous grown woman, and I want my revenge. Everyone in the pack has always joked that we would end up together. But I know how he uses women and runs away from them. He might be a mighty wolf, but I’ve seen his weakness. I know that I could never give him my heart. Yet all that knowledge doesn’t stop my womanhood from reacting to him. Even in anger, he makes me feel something no man has ever made me feel. Even in shame, he gets under my skin in a way that makes me blush. I’ve never let a man have control of me before. Do I dare give it to the new alpha?            Amazon KU

THE FOREST GOD’S FAVOR (OF GODS AND MEN BOOK 1) by A T Lander

Can the love of a man heal the heart of a god? Fertility god Anthos, a shy and gentle three-hundred-year-old virgin, has grown up in the shadow of his brutal older brother Dryas and spent his life hiding from mortals, no matter how much his nature draws him to them. Cleon, a humble farmer who always has room in his heart and his bed, knows that Lord Dryas is angry. The crops aren’t growing, and his family is going to starve if he doesn’t give the god a worthy sacrifice—his own body. But when he reaches the shrine, he finds a very different god, the sweet, untouched Anthos. Eager to satisfy Anthos’ curiosity, Cleon shows him what sex is…and what a relationship between them could be, with their instant attraction blooming into love. But when Dryas returns with a vengeance and Cleon’s life hangs in the balance, Anthos is forced to make a choice. Will he bow once more before his brother’s rage, or take a stand for the only man who has ever had faith in him?

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BLOOD BONDS (THE BONDS THAT TIE BOOK 3) by J Bree

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

After three years on the run, I’m back in a Resistance camp, chained to a chair as the resident monster. Everything I ran from, all of the villains of my past, they’re all here to take another bite out of me. But this time, I’m not alone. With my Bonds desperately trying to reach me and new friendships I never expected, I start to believe that maybe I won’t become the weapon they want me to be. Maybe I’ll be a monster of my own creation. When loyalties are questioned and Bonds are tested, everything I thought I knew gets turned upside down. Who are my friends, and who are my enemies? Are Bond ties stronger than blood?                       Amazon KU

DRIPPING FIRE (OMEGA NEXT DOOR BOOK 4) by Viola Grace

Alita lives for her horses, but she is pursued by a dragon alpha seeking her specifically. She’s an omega, but she’s in rough shape. Can dragon fire turn her from broken to whole? Alita has been living in agony with damage from a crushing accident with her every minute of every day. She has found a sideline by working with other omegas as the equestrian in some music videos, but when she gets invited to a party for Lexa, she also falls into the arms of Lexa’s brother-in-law, the dragon alpha Nikolai. If Alita knew how close the dragon was to the surface, she would have run. He marks her with dragon fire, and she feels a relief from pain as scarred tissue knits and nerves are soothed. When he shows up the next day with his beta Alexi, her family is appalled, but she knows that she has one chance at a life with a mate, an alpha and his beta. She gets in the helicopter, and that new life starts. Her life becomes her, her alpha, their beta, and Nikolai’s dragon. Only one of them never says please.

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FORCE (KEEPERS BOOK 1) by Susan Bliler

Arabella is the lone female officer on the Great Falls Tactical Force. To prove her merit, she volunteers for a mission that turns out to be more than she bargained for. Transported to the Crazy Mountains of Montana, Arabella’s world is rocked when she’s introduced to Keepers and their Soul Sentries. Force BlackWolf is trying to adjust to his new life in Montana. Settled in a secluded hideaway dubbed the North Fortress, Force and his brethren are relying on Skin Walkers to help them adapt. As part of that adaptation, they require training. But when the soldier delivered to the Fortress to train them turns out to be female, all hell breaks loose. Arabella becomes Force’s responsibility and in the midst of protecting her, other emotions rush to the fore, the strongest being desire. Unsure if love can even exist for Keepers, Force is willing to risk everything for his shot at a life with Arabella.

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SILENT KNIGHT (BLACKHAVEN MANOR BOOK 7) by Arden Steele

Being part siren isn’t exactly a secret, but it’s not something Simon Russel likes to advertise, either. He’s not ashamed of who he is or anything so dramatic as that. But people tend to treat him differently once they realize he can manipulate their emotions. Just once, he wishes someone could see him and not the demon within. Enter Archer Knight, a former Enforcer and the newest guard at Blackhaven Manor. Forced into retirement after a poorly executed mission leaves him damaged and disfigured, Archer figures he has a right to be a little bitter. With his scarred face and surly attitude, he’s not going to win any popularity contests, which suits him just fine, or so he tells himself. Until he meets Simon. Mix one not-so-chance encounter, a heap of holiday cheer, and a dash of misguided but well-meaning intentions in this recipe for Christmas magic. Season with love and serve with a side of awkward family get-togethers. Don’t forget the marshmallows.            Amazon KU

THE ACCIDENTAL GARGOYLE: AN ACCIDENTAL QUICKIE by Dakota Cassidy

As a one-time OOPs employee, Ingrid Lawson has seen plenty of paranormal accidents. But witnessing and experiencing are two different things, and she’s perfectly fine being a plain ol’ human. So when her ex-boss Nina schleps her around to estate sales, where she purchases two of the butt-ugliest gargoyles in existence to decorate her hedge maze…what happens next is stone-cold cuckoo.
Suddenly, Ingrid’s beloved career as an animal therapist is on hold as Nina, Wanda, Marty and the OOPs gang help her navigate a rocky new life as a nocturnal paranormal with big horns, bigger ears, and an aversion to sunlight. Oh, and there’s the inconvenient matter of attraction to the man who turned her…who’s sofamiliar… And did we mention the screeching harpies hellbent on getting their hands on her? It’s all hands on deck to keep Ingrid alive until the danger passes, but throw in an old enemy they never saw coming, and her case just may be the hardest yet!

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WOLF RISING (BETA WOLF ACADEMY BOOK 4) by JJ King

Lexi’s life is out of control. Torn apart from one another in the heat of battle, Lexi and her mates unleashed something powerful and deadly. She should be happy. The rescue mission was a success. Except Lexi can’t see beyond the horror they discovered. What they’d thought was a small army of vengeful boys is more massive than any of them can comprehend, a brotherhood that spans their entire world. They’ll need something powerful to fight back against a faceless and unknowable enemy. But their power is unstable and the danger too vast. They saved lives but ended others. Will Lexi, Dimitri, Lucian, and Chase learn to control the magic inside them in time to save the world from Raphael’s Army and their plans for global domination?                 Amazon KU

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VS: The next book in my STAR CRUISE series is the novella STAR CRUISE STOWAWAY, which appeared in the first Pets in space anthology and which features Moby the ship’s cat and Midorri, the ship’s alien pet. The latter is a combination of red panda and tribble in my head. This novella introduces the first of the four alien empaths who have been kidnapped and forced to work for the interstellar crime syndicate. Here’s the blurb:

Welcome to the Sectors, the interstellar civilization where my science fiction adventures take place!

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

Star Cruise: Stowaway: A novella of 22K words, previously in the ‘Pets In Space’ anthology.
Cargo Master Owen Embersson is shocked when the Nebula Zephyr’s ship’s cat and her alien sidekick, Midorri, alert him to the presence of a stowaway. He has no idea of the dangerous complications to come nor does he anticipate falling hard for the woman whose life he now holds in his hands. Life aboard the Nebula Zephyr has just become more interesting – and deadly.

Star Cruise: Rescue: A short story of 9K words, previously in the ‘Romancing the Stars’ anthology.
When a shore leave excursion goes terribly wrong for Mira Gage, a member of the Nebula Zephyr’s crew, Security Officer Clint Miltan races the clock to find her before the ship leaves orbit and abandons Mira to her fate. Clint’s got more than a professional interest in Mira, but will he be able to save her from the aliens holding her prisoner?

The Golden Token: A short story of 13K words, previously in the limited edition ‘Dealer’s Choice’ paperback anthology handed out at the 2016 RT Booklovers Convention Interstellar Bar & Grille event. Sectors Special Forces operator Charlie McBrire had a few days to kill on a layover at Space Station 47. He never expected to find himself in the middle of a miners’ rebellion, fighting to save the life of a casino dancer he just met but can’t imagine living without.

BONUS: Star Cruise: Thanksgiving: A short short story of 3K words, originally published on my blog
The crew of the Nebula Zephyr arranges a holiday feast for one of their members.

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

December 15

December 8

December 1

November 24

November 17

“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!

I check and verify all the buy links at the time I create the post  but after that I’m not responsible.

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