Apr 30 2022

How the System Works Weekend Writing Warriors

Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippet visitors!)

Sharing from my second scifi romance gladiator novel RENNYR.

The excerpt: Rennyr’s in solitary confinement in “the pit” for refusing to fight again after the death match (where he did manage to save a number of lives, at least temporarily). May be edited from published edition. Follows on directly from where I stopped last week, when Gibbz had described another fighter just like Rennyr. Westklin is the gladiator franchise owner who put Rennyr into the pit.:

Chest tight with anxious excitement, Rennyr asked, “What happened to him? Does he continue to fight?”

“Nah, he won his freedom, married a Senator’s daughter no less and now he owns the damn gladiator House. Like a freaking fairy tale.”

“How can I get in touch with him? Can you send a message for me?” If this Death Dealer was a Badari, he’d wouldn’t leave a pack brother as a slave in the hands of a man like Westklin.

Gibbz guffawed. “You got any idea what it costs to send a message from the Hinterlands to a place like the Five Systems? More than my paycheck can cover. And you got no credits that’s for sure. Weren’t you listening? Best thing you can do—only thing you can do—is go along with Westklin’s plan. Make a reputation and this guy we’re talking about will hear about you eventually. It’s the way the entire system works.”

For a few men and women maybe.

Probably all the prisoners in this hideous place had dreams or hopes of being one of the lucky ones who survived to be recruited and transferred to a more humane situation, even if they remained a slave. “You’ve given me a lot to think about. Do you have a name?”

“Gibbz’ll do. My arena name was Two Blades because I was damn good with the double sword but I go by Gibbz nowadays. I gotta go but I’ll keep an eye on you. Hell, I might even bet on you, if you decide to play the damn game like I’m advising. Lords of Space be with you.”

VS: Next week we’ll pivot and meet Jaine, the heroine of the novel.

RENNYR (BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK 2) by Veronica Scott

Rennyr was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until one day he woke up on a strange planet naked, disoriented and about to be sold into the gladiator arena for the rest of his life. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Kill or be killed is the rule in his new life and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death and release him from the wretched existence.

Jaine Mitchel of the Sectors was on her way to an exciting research internship until pirates seized the spaceship on which she was a passenger and took her to feature in a gladiator ‘death match’ in the galactic hinterlands. She has no hope of surviving in the arena until a man she only glimpsed in passing breaks out of his cell and saves her life, declaring her to be his fated mate. Given to Rennyr as his reward for winning the death match, Jaine must share a cell and a bed with the handsome, not human, gladiator and together they have to find a way to survive in this merciless world of violence and death. Their mutual attraction is off the charts. Falling in love is the easy part, finding a way to escape or even to remain together is the challenge. At any time their mutual owner could decide thumbs up or thumbs down on one or both of them, or sell them separately.

Their only hope is a mysterious gladiator master from offworld who may be coming to buy Rennyr. Will he take Jaine as well? Could Rennyr win freedom for them both if he does well enough in the arena? Badari Warriors claim their mates for life and Rennyr has no intention of losing Jaine…RENNYR is an 80K word novel and can be read as a standalone. KYDEN is the first book in the series.

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Apr 27 2022

New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 27

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).

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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THE ALIEN’S SURRENDER (OUTCASTS OF CORIN BOOK 2) by Ella Maven

I uncaged a monster…Amber: The blue alien warrior pacing in his cage terrifies me. His long dark hair is wild and messy, and his scarred body looks made for murder. I deliver food to him every day, and I’m sure by the way he stares at me that he’d rather eat me. Yet there’s something about him that captivates me, and I can’t stop watching him. When he lets the snarling, fearsome mask slip for a moment, I start to see there’s a cool calculation to his actions. I would be risking everything—his life and mine—to help him escape, but do I dare let this monster free from his cage? Vinz: Getting captured on purpose is not my favorite activity. The food sucks, the guards beat me as their favorite pastime, and more than anything, I miss a good flask of spirits. But I’ll endure all of that for her—the human. She walks like she’s floating, has a voice as soft as Fatas herself, and always gives me the fullest food bowl. As long as I’m here, I can ensure she’s safe. Until my hands are forced. Until suddenly she’s a vulnerable female in my hands. Until her entire fate rests on me, the outcast of the outcasts. They think I’m a monster? I haven’t even come close to my final form, and for her, I’ll be the worst beast of all. Amazon KU

WINGS AND TEETH (CYBORG SHIFTERS BOOK 9) by Naomi Lucas

Once a wartime hero, Keir was famous for a cyborg, his face plastered on military banners on every side of the galaxy. But he wasn’t a hero, not really. He was a hunter, Nightheart’s free agent for the most classified missions. No one knew Keir worked for the EPED. He was beholden to no one. Stalking the most dangerous monsters across the universe. So, when he encounters a beautiful, intriguing woman in the alien wilds on his latest assignment, he’s immediately taken aback. She’s smart, capable, and completely unafraid of her surroundings, no matter how brutal. But she’s scared of him. She has a past, one she refuses to share, and it’s connected to everything he’s been searching for. Luckily, there’s no one more determined than him… Now that he has his mate to capture. AmazonKU

DARK CLASS (CLASS FIVE SERIES) by Michele Diener

VS note: I received an ARC from the author. SO exciting to have a new Class Five novel – DARK HORSE (book one) is still one of my all time favorites in scifi romance.

Waking up alone . . . Ellie Masters comes out of a coma to find herself the only inhabitant of an eerily empty moon station. She’s not on Earth any more, she’s not even in the right solar system. So when someone reaches out to her, tells her he’s her friend, she’s happy to believe it. The alternative is to be stuck alone with an enemy. The hunt of his career . . . Grih Battle Center captain, Renn Sorvihn, has been chasing a rogue Tecran ship for over a month, convinced its captain is simply trying to delay his inevitable surrender and punishment. But when Renn follows the Tecran ship into an uncharted sector, and realises the Tecran have been working their way to a secret moon base for weeks, he suddenly understands things are most definitely not as they seem. Caught in the crossfire . . . When the Tecran arrive, with the Grih hot on their heels, Ellie finds herself the catalyst for heightened danger to everyone. The Tecran see her as evidence of their military’s crimes, the Grih see her as a massive diplomatic complication, and her presence brings the whole confrontation up several thousand notches. But Ellie isn’t alone, and her new friend has ways to help her. Time to outclass them all. Amazon KU

ALIEN ROGUE (COSMIC MATES BOOK 1) by Chloe Parker

I’m the only person who can save humanity—but I’ll have to seduce an alien warlord to do it. When the Skoropi abducted me, I thought things couldn’t get worse. Then I realized they intend on attacking my planet and killing my people. Now, I’m captive to an alien warlord on his living ship, and the only way I can convince him to help humanity is by letting him think I’m his. Zandro says he’s doing all this to keep me safe, but I don’t care if I’m safe when Earth is at risk. But I’m starting to think I wouldn’t mind letting him claim me. I know the things Zandro could do to me—wants to do to me, with his claws, his forked and pierced tongue, and his dexterous tail. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad belonging to this alien rogue, if my people’s survival didn’t hang in the balance. I’m going to save Earth. Zandro will help me. And if he does, I’ll be his queen. Amazon KU

FIRE PRINCE (QURILIXIN LORDS BOOK 4) by Michelle M Pillow

As an ambassador for the dragon-shifter monarchy, Prince Kane is well aware of his responsibilities. The shifters might have expelled the evil Federation from their planet and freed their alien prisoners, but they’re left with chaos and opposing factions threatening civil war. This is not the time for Kane to be thinking about romance, especially with Nova, a daredevil leader who rattles his calm and tempts his inner fire. The rousing woman’s ideas go against everything he and his people are trying to accomplish. Before a virus wiped out their home planet and they relocated to Shelter City, Nova’s mother had been a revolutionary leader. It’s a role Nova has inherited. If outside threats weren’t enough, age-old conflicts are fracturing her people during a time they need to band together. Unfortunately, they’re isolated and greatly outnumbered, and everything she holds dear is on the line. Charming a dragon prince might be her people’s only hope. Too bad the handsome shifter can’t be trusted. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

RETT (THE OMEGA COLLECTIVE BOOK 5) by Mina Carter and Susan Hayes

She thought they were on the same side. That mistake cost her everything… including her freedom.
Anya dedicated her life to the fight against the alien invaders who had conquered Earth. Now that fight is over. The rebellion failed, the enemy won, and she knows exactly who to blame. He was her lover, her friend, and a spy for the aliens. Worse. He’s one of them… and she’s his prisoner. His mission was to spy on the enemy, not fall for one of them. Find the rebels, infiltrate them, and send back intel that would break the rebellion. Those were his orders. But once he was inside, Rett discovered everything they thought they knew about the human rebels was wrong. The enemy was more dangerous than they expected. They were cunning, determined, and female… and one of them was his mate. Claiming her isn’t permitted. Taking her prisoner might get him killed, but Rett won’t stop until he has what he wants… her. Amazon Kobo

AKKARIAN TEACHER (AKKARIAN ALIENS BOOK 4) by Ariel Ryan

I blame myself. I manipulated the captain until he allowed me to be dropped onto this planet. All I wanted was to continue my research. Then I got captured. What’s a scared anthropologist supposed to do? A fake bonding-pact with tribe chief L’katra seems the best way to survive here until my shuttle comes by to pick me up. But my clever plan is about to nearly get me killed. Oh, and have I mentioned that L’katra is stunningly tall, well-muscled, tough and just about the sexiest thing I’ve laid eyes on in months? Yeah, being an anthropologist isn’t quite as boring as you might think. Amazon KU

BEAST CHARMING (INTERSTELLARE BRIDES PROGRAM: THE BEASTS BOOK 6) by Grace Goodwin

VS note: Love her books. Pre-ordered this one.

One dance with this ‘prince’ could cost her a job. Her freedom. Her life. Warlord Tane of Atlan is a warrior, not a prince. So why is he wearing these ridiculous white pants and gold-trimmed jacket? And gods help him, why are there hundreds of females in glittering gowns, circling like vultures, expecting him to dance? The human producers of the Bachelor Beast television show thought this would be a good idea; dress up an unmated Warlord like a fairytale prince, invite hundreds of eligible human women to a ‘Cinderella Ball’, turn on their cameras,and record everything. And then he sees her. His mate. The only female who can tame his beast. But…This princess wasn’t supposed to be at the ball. A borrowed ballgown. A stolen invitation. A friend in trouble. Everything is going according to plan…until she can no longer resist temptation. Surely one dance won’t hurt? Even a dance with a beast. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

HUNT SPRING INTO LOVE: GALATIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

April wasn’t sure what love was. She’d never had any. Not growing up, not as an adult. She saw others who’d found it, who had it and it was hard not to let that green-eyed giant free. But that wasn’t who she was. Live and let live was her motto. Her life was the job she loved. Her role was important to her world and the Empire, and she took pride in getting it right. Giving 100% and doing a job well done. But more than that? She wasn’t interested in being a Cyborg bunny. She’d heard and seen enough to know it wasn’t for her. Her life was just how she wanted it and she’d found her place in it. Being asked to do something for her world that took her out of her comfort zone, wasn’t easy to say yes to. It would take some acting. It was risky, likely dangerous and she had to pretend to be a Mate. A Cyborg Mate. Passionate, dominant, possessive, sexual Gods. It would have to look right, have to be believable. They’d have to act Mated. Be Mated as far as her world was concerned. She just wasn’t sure if she wanted to live that much….. if she could let herself…. go that much. AmazonKU

ALIEN GODDESS: JIN (MAKAEN WARRIORS BOOK 4) by Zina Wes

JIn absolutely loves her job, working as a pilot and aerospace engineer. But it has it’s lesser moments. For instance, when a friend implores her to fly across space and pick up the son of a Makaen senator from a holiday planet. Even though Jin would much rather poke herself in the eye with a rusty nail, she very reluctantly agrees. What sounded like a straightforward task ends in total chaos. Soon she realizes that there’s more to the senator’s son than meets the eye. And to survive the pandemonium she finds herself in, Jin has no other choice than to place her trust in this exceptional–and also annoyingly alluring alien. To the outside world, Noan is the frivolous youngest son of the prestigious Prem-kai Bakan. But his laid-back attitude is nothing more than pretense. No one knows how much the secret he’s forced to keep hidden torments his spirit. Unlike his brothers, Noan is destined to live a lonely and solitary existence. At least, that’s what he believes until Jin crashes into his life. The human female manages to turn his entire world upside down. Even though she fights their attraction, Noan is adamant to prove he’s worthy of being her mate. And the best way to start is by annihilating their common enemies. Amazon KU

DOWN TO TWO (GALAXY GAMES SERIES BOOK TWO) by Alana Khan and Anna Lynn

This is one game they can’t afford to lose. As one of 100 teams, human Sadie and genetically engineered 1213 are thrown together with one mission: outlive the other 99 teams and make it to the finish line. Between brutal competitors, harsh terrain, and deadly predators, the challenge is as relentless as the feral passion and sweet affection that detonates between them after the sun sets each night. Can they put aside their differences, work together, and triumph against the odds? AmazonKU

REAVER’S QUEST (THAXIAN WARRIOR MATES BOOK 1) by Elin Wyn and Starr Huntress

He was unexpected. No. Our ship getting blown up was unexpected. Crashing on a planet filled with murder-goats was unexpected. Being rescued by a copper skinned, winged hunk with golden eyes and not wearing much more than a leather kilt and a weapon harness was so freaking miraculous that I wondered if I’d actually fallen off that cliff. This was just some sort of hallucination to keep my mind busy before I died, right? Because otherwise, unexpected just got very, very interesting. AmazonKU

PHOENIX SONG: ECHO by Rebecca Roanhorse

VS Note: Not a romance. Marvel. A collection of ECHO 1 thru 5 but I know we have fans of Ms. Roanhorse (and Marvel) here!

From the pages of AVENGERS comes a hero transformed! Maya Lopez, the Deaf hero known as Echo, already knows a little bit about death and rebirth – and now she has become the new host of the cosmic Phoenix Force! With its galactic fire burning in her veins, the always adaptable Echo has begun learning how to use her incredible new abilities. But she’s about to come into conflict with certain X-Men who know exactly how dangerous the Phoenix can be! Meanwhile, an ancient demon wants to claim Echo’s newfound power – and the fight to keep the Phoenix Force safe will push Maya to her very limits! As the threads of her life unravel, Maya will face a journey of discovery through time. But destiny, and her Adversary, await in the White Hot Room! Amazon

ENTICED FROM THE DEEP: VENORA MATES BOOK 4 by Octavia Kore

Caught in the web of intergalactic politics, three unlikely people will have to find a way to work together. The Grutex scientist Erusha once considered the fading memories of his past lives to be an unfortunate side effect of the rebirthing process, but now he wishes more than anything that he could forget. The little human is his mate, the light shining in the darkness of his soul. He fears she will never forgive him for the things he’s done, and what will happen when his newly found bondmate discovers Erusha’s horrific past? Telisa Moore is determined to ignore the pull she feels for the Grutex scientist. She thought she’d left him far behind in the lab when she and her fellow humans escaped, but he’s been invading her dreams. To make matters worse, he isn’t the only alien male taking up space in her mind. The battle-scarred Venium Head of Security looks at Telisa as if he can’t decide if he wants to pull her into his arms or send her out of an airlock. Either way, she’s got far more important things to worry about. Like how she’s going to convince the leaders on Earth to ally with the Venium. Nakkov would give anything to be able to return to the battlefield, to stand with his brothers and sisters against the enemies of Venora, but his mechanical arm and leg make him unfit to serve in the military as he once did. Serving as Head of Security pales in comparison to his lifetime as a warrior. He despises the looks of pity and the way his crewmates treat him as if he were some broken creature, but that isn’t how Telisa or Erusha treat him. Nakkov doesn’t want a mate, and he certainly isn’t thrilled to find out his bondmate is a Grutex traitor, but fate seldom cares about things like that. With war looming and a target on their backs, Erusha, Telisa, and Nakkov will have to find a way to come together in order to save millions of lives that hang in the balance. Amazon KU

THE GIRL AND THE MOON (THE BOOK OF THE ICE 3) by Mark Lawrence

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

On the planet Abeth, a narrow Corridor of green land is surrounded on all sides by ice plains where only the strong survive. Ice triber Yaz has completed a perilous journey and arrived at the Corridor, and it exceeds and overwhelms all of her expectations. Everything seems different but some constants remain: her old enemies are still two steps ahead, bent on her destruction. She makes her way to the Convent of Sweet Mercy, where nuns train young girls who show the old gifts, but like the Corridor itself the convent is packed with peril and opportunity. Yaz has much to learn from the nuns—if they don’t decide to execute her. The fate of everyone squeezed between the Corridor’s vast walls, and ultimately the fate of those laboring to survive out on ice itself, hangs from the moon, and the battle to save the moon centers on the Ark of the Missing, buried beneath the emperor’s palace. Everyone wants Yaz to be the key that will open the Ark – the one the wise have sought for generations. But sometimes wanting isn’t enough.

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ADRIFT (EARTH 4040 BOOK 2) by Eva Priest

ZAHRA – You are one in a million. Please call to claim your prize. Will pay…That’s all the ad said. I should have known that it was too good to be true, but beggars can’t be choosers. Now, I’m on a cargo carrier bound toward some kind of prison. One of us finds a way to gain control of the ship, but freedom is short-lived. My escape pod malfunctions and I’m left adrfit. I dream of death, and when I see who saves me, I wish for it all the more. ITHRAN – Piloting a cephela-class bioship has given me new purpose: a chance off the colony that had been my prison and be close to the stars once more. My task is easy—Keep Earth 4040 off the Intergalactic Republic’s radar. My payment? Anything I find, I keep. I found Zahra, and I won’t let her go. AmazonKU

CRYSTAL CLEAR TRUTH (ANTONELLO BROTHERS BOOK 5) by Kayelle Allen

Shohn has one mission: live an isolated, lie-filled life undercover. She permits herself no family and few friends. But when she meets Joe, she rethinks her rules. The accidental death of Joe’s parents reveals the truth about his parentage. Determined to uncover the truth, he seeks information about his birth mother, and hires Shohn. As their unexpected friendship deepens into more, each mystery they solve reveals yet another hidden layer. The truth they seek could immobilize all interstellar commerce. To protect the Empire they both love, they must solve the riddle behind his elusive birth mother, and trust one another. But how can they trust when their own truth is a lie?

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END OF THE WORLD HOUSE: A NOVEL by Adrienne Celt

VS note: Quite mixed reviews. I put it on my TBR because any time loop novel always appeals to me but it sounds like this one has heavy themes. Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

Bertie and Kate have been best friends since high school. Bertie is a semi-failed cartoonist, working for a prominent Silicon Valley tech firm. Her job depresses her, but not as much as the fact that Kate has recently decided to move from San Francisco to Los Angeles. When Bertie’s attempts to make Kate stay fail, she suggests the next-best thing: a trip to Paris that will hopefully distract the duo from their upcoming separation. The vacation is also a sort of last hurrah, coming during a ceasefire in a series of escalating world conflicts. When a mysterious stranger offers them a private tour of the Louvre, the women find themselves alone in the museum where nothing is quite as it seems. Caught up in a day that keeps repeating itself, the two are eventually separated, and Bertie is faced with a mystery that threatens to derail everything. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

THE LAST BEEKEEPER (SILENT SKIES BOOK 1) by Rebecca L Fearnley

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I put it on my TBR.

When one tiny creature holds the fate of humanity, how do you stop it falling into the wrong hands?
Solma is a fighter. Trained by her Steward to guard their village from the predators of their harsh world, she is dedicated, fierce and loyal. But how can she protect her friends and family from crop failure and starvation? With flying insects extinct for over a century, nowhere on the forsaken continent of Alphor is safe and Solma is terrified her little brother, Warren, will be one of the next to die. The villagers cling to life, waiting for the Earth Whisperers—mysterious nomads with a strange magic that helps plants grow—to arrive. But then Warren finds something. Something impossible. When the first bee in a hundred years crawls out of the earth, Warren forms a strange bond with the creature and Solma fears this unique power will make him a target. One that leaders of Alphor would kill for. As she and Warren fight to keep the bee secret and safe, word of this miracle sweeps the continent. Allies and enemies alike descend on the village. Some demand the bees for themselves, others want to destroy the colony to level the odds. When words become threats and then violence, Solma and Warren are caught in the conflict, and now it isn’t just the bees in danger. When whoever controls the bees controls the world, how will Solma and Warren know who to trust?

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HEART THROB: DIMENSION JUMPERS BOOK 2 by Melissa Blincoe

VS Note: Classified as Erotica.

Waiting for 2,000 years gets pretty lonely for Torken and all he wants is to find his mate. When he comes across a human female while helping Drakion, his hearts stop and he can’t believe his luck. Hair as red as the darkest ruby and soft curves that begged to be explored, his mate is perfection. With war looming and danger around every turn, he will keep her safe, no matter the cost. No one will take his sweet Adriel from his claws. He will fight if he has to and turn every dimension upside down to protect her. Amazon KU

RANSOM by Loki Renard

I am Blackmane, feared warlord of the Pleiades. I have captured a human princess. Pretty. Sweet. Innocent. Ripe for the plucking. I will have my way with her, and her father will pay handsomely for her return. Won’t he? As the days go by and my ransom demands go unmet, As my guards go missing and are found in pieces, As my spacefaring stronghold falls into terror and chaos, I realize I have made a huge mistake. This sweet royal angel is an absolute monster. There’s only one thing to be done with little monsters. They need to be broken. They need to be tamed. And they need to be claimed. Forever. Amazon KU

UNEXPECTED HERO (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 10) by Viola Grace

Misty survived a horrible life and terrible parents and siblings to make it across the stars when her world ended. Those that hurt her were on the same ship. Family groups needed to be kept together, and she accepted that her suffering wasn’t going to end. Four and a half years of a menial job later, she meets a few people that are genuinely kind, and she enjoys the kindness while it lasts. A few days later, she is kidnapped and held for ransom, and no one will pay. She is ready to be auctioned off to the highest bidder when a rescuer appears, and it is the person who offered her kindness at the café. Now, he is offering a contract, and she doesn’t have another option. She will sign a contract with the overseer and see how long she lasts.

Amazon Note: Many of the author’s books are on Apple Books & Kobo so maybe this one will get there

MATED TO THE ORC WARRIOR (MATES OF THE BURNING SUN CLAN BOOK 2) by Celeste King

My life can best be described as toil and servitude. Little did I expect that it would lead to love. A human woman in an orc kingdom has little reason for hope in this blasted and ruined Earth. I thought my fate was sealed. To suffer till death claimed me and brought mercy. That is, until a fierce, tortured soul of an Orc stole my heart away. Inzo’s spirit is as scarred as war wounds on his body. The pain and suffering have taken a toll. Yet, I find his heart to be strong, and good. But is there room for me in inside it? The smell of ash and fire are on the wind. Danger threatens on the horizon. This broken, scarred, and fearsome Orc thinks he has nothing left to give. But he’s already given me the greatest gift of all. His love. Amazon KU

AESON BLACK (THE ATLANTIS GRAIL NOVELLA SERIES) by Vera Nazarian

Aeson Kassiopei, Imperial Crown Prince, survived his fiery death at Ae-Leiterra, saved the Fleet, and became the man we know today. Filled with alien knowledge he cannot understand and prescient memories of the blue-eyed girl who would change his life and save everything, he must make the most important decision of his life. Aeson has lived and died doing what’s best for Atlantis, but now he burns for Gwen Lark. Learn his feelings from the inside out—from their first meeting to the moment he must decide Gwen’s fate.

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FIXING THEIR HEART (MEN OF EAGLE PEAK BOOK 2) by Mira Stanley

VS Note: Listed in Erotica.

It’s a new world, and there are new rules. Like the superpowers all survivors of The Virus are Gifted with. Like how a single man serves as Judge, jury, and executioner, doling out capital punishment with barely a blink. Like how one woman can be shared by seven men. The Men of Eagle Peak have created a settlement, and their goal is to pioneer this new world. Cora needs them for survival and protection, and they need her because she’s the only living female as far as any of them know. The human race will die out unless Cora becomes a mother. But Cora isn’t ready to be a mother. And she’s not interested in a new world where women are defined by what their bodies can provide for a man. She is determined to carve out her own role at Eagle Peak, even if she has to stand up to seven convicted felons to do it. Amazon KU

FROM TIME TO TIME by David Hornick

When Zac Taylor loses his fiancé in an auto accident, his promising academic career crashes and burns with her. After a year of self-imposed exile and an unsuccessful suicide attempt, he returns to MIT, where his advisor persuades him to complete his dissertation in quantum physics. Rachel Lockhart moves to Cambridge looking for information and lands a job as Zac’s research assistant. Zac doesn’t want an assistant, especially one who reminds him of his dead fiancé. Despite his reluctance and her ulterior motive, they grow close. Zac’s experiments produce an unexpected result—time travel. When his time machine is stolen, he must retrieve it and outrun everyone on his mission to save the love of his life. Amazon KU

A MERRY LIFE (PIRATES OF NEW EARTH BOOK 1) by Sarah Branson

Kat Wallace is on a mission. After escaping tortuous enslavement, she sets her sights on ending the human trafficking that has flourished in 24th century Earth. Adopted by the leader of the pirate nation of Bosch, Kat Wallace is determined to prove herself as a member of the Bosch Pirate Force and use her skills to avenge her enslavement and free other thralls. But unexpected love and a test of loyalty threaten to rob her of what she wants most: a home. Amazon

SNAP ME UP (FULL THROTTLE CYBORGS BOOK 1) by Landra Graf

For this mechanic, anything is fair game. Snapper Rodriguez never met a woman or a racer he didn’t like, until Gina Morales shows up. She’s butting her head under every hood, moving his tools and plain annoying. He’d rather fall down a mine shaft and lose his other limb than put up with her any longer. Gina Morales is still trying to figure out what it means to be human, and as the first AI with a body in existence, she’s eager to find her maker. A racing garage like Full Throttle seems like a great place to start, though the head mechanic is an ass and she can’t help but get involved when their latest racing engine fails. When Snapper and Gina are forced to work together to create a new engine and steal parts from competing racing gangs, the thrill of the job and the close quarters bring unwanted attraction. Too bad Snapper still wants her gone and will do anything to make that happen, even promise her tastes of human connection that she’s never experienced before. As things heat up, the threat to Gina’s synthetic heart grows, along with her confusion. They’ll have to decide if love is worth the risk or if this is a finish line they can’t cross. Amazon Kobo

DARK COMPANY (ALPHAS OF STANLION): A MARKED OMEGAS BOOK by Vivian Murdoch

Our world is on the brink of collapse. As the Guardian Alphas, it’s up to us to uphold the new laws and protect our people from certain annihilation. I was trained to be the perfect solder, never breaking protocol – until her. Her scent is like a drug to me; one I cannot resist. I have a new mission now, and I won’t stop until I’ve claimed and marked this little omega as my own. No matter how hard she resists, I’ll own every inch of her body, until she acknowledges me as her Alpha. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

IMMORTAL RISING: A NOVEL (AN ARGENEAU NOVEL BOOK 34) by Lynsay Sands

Stephanie McGill was attacked and turned when she was just a teenager. Worse, her abilities are unlike any other immortal. Now 13 years later, with the help of her adopted Argeneau family, Steph has carved out a new – if not lonely – life for herself. Until a new neighbor arrives…Thorne is also one-of-a-kind. The result of a genetic experiment, he’s not an immortal, but he’s not mortal either. He’s looking for a place to hide, to get some peace and quiet so he can figure things out, and Stephanie’s sanctuary is perfect. In fact, Stephanie is perfect. For the first time, Thorne is free to be himself and he’s falling for her. But if they’re going to have a future together, they’ll first need to deal with their past…because the mad scientist who created Thorne is now after Stephanie.

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THE OTHER HALF OF THE GRAVE: A NIGHT HUNTRESS NOVEL by Jeaniene Frost

There are two sides to every story–and the sizzling British alpha vampire, Bones, has a lot to say…
Ever wondered what Bones was thinking and feeling when he and half-vampire Cat Crawfield first met? Or how their story might differ if he were the one telling it? Now, relive the beginning of Cat and Bones’ bestselling love story through Bones’ point of view, which reveals a darker, sexier take on their early days, as well as a deeper dive into Bones’ past, the vampire world, and other things that Cat didn’t see when their story was told only through her eyes in Halfway to the Grave. Cat had her say. Now, it’s Bones’ turn.

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THE FACTS OF MIDLIFE: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (GOOD TO THE LAST DEATH BOOK 7) by Robyn Peterman

Midlife is sheer madness, and the facts of midlife are not taught in school. Unfortunately, some lessons are hellishly hard to learn. I thought I had it figured out. I was wrong. Proving I’m the Angel of Mercy is turning into a sh*tshow of epic proportions. Not too long ago, I was a forty-year-old gal with a stable and boring life ahead of me. Now? Not so much. I have celestial siblings who are no walk in the park. Their decisions can destroy my future. And of course, my predecessor has given me a few days to do the impossible or I’ll lose everything that means anything to me. Gluing ghosts back together is turning out to be the easiest part of my job. Fine. If this is my fate, I accept. Nothing is impossible if you believe. I choose to believe. Amazon KU AB

WHEN A PRINCESS PROPOSES (EMBRACED BY MAGIC BOOK 3) by Kerrelyn Sparks

All Princess Eviana needs is an escape. Possessed of an unfortunate and unusual Embraced gift, which she’s been banned from using, she required no training. Now, her overprotective parents want her to wed. As a result, the palace is crammed with obnoxious noblemen. . . . Until Quentin, the enigmatic eagle shifter and royal spy, maneuvers several of the unsuitable suitors into revealing their most embarrassing secrets before the court. Finally, Eviana has an excuse to free herself. If only her family knew the blow that’s shaken her: golden-eyed Quentin’s refusal to let her near . . .Heroic, but low born, Quentin’s infatuation with Eviana is as inappropriate as it is unshakable. He must keep away from her, for his own sake. But after a series of suspicious deaths, and the princess’s narrow escape from kidnapping, Quentin knows that only together can they expose the danger stalking Aerthlan’s Embraced. On foot, in disguise, they’ll need trust and quick wits to uncover the vicious conspiracy closing around them. But finding the truth might break down their own defenses as well.

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STARRY WITH A CHANCE OF NIGHTSHADE: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (GRIMM COVE BOOK 4) by Mandy M Roth

Detective Stratton Bright is a man with many secrets. He came to Grimm Cove on the hunt for a killer who is anything but human. Not only is he duty-bound by birth to protect those who cannot protect themselves, he’s got a personal stake in the matter. So when the trail went cold, his gut told him to remain in the South Carolina town and lay down roots. Now after years without any leads, the killer has resurfaced with their sights set on a new arrival to town–a woman Stratton finds himself oddly drawn to. When it becomes clear that the killer intends to harm her to teach Stratton a lesson, he digs deep and stops holding back. Amazon KU

WOLF TO THE RESCUE (WHITE WOLF) by Terry Spear

Sparks fly when Arctic wolf and FBI agent Andrew White encounters U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer Stacey Grayson tracking the same criminal he’s after, and the beautiful she-wolf won’t back down. Both are determined to get their target, but when their hearts get in the way, anything can happen. With danger at every turn, they’ll have to work together.

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FOUND OBJECTS (UNEXPECTED MAGIC BOOK 1) by Christine Pope

I thought my marriage would be a fairy tale. Instead, I’ve put a thousand miles between me and my broken dream, starting over with temp job in Albuquerque. Prop shopping for a TV production takes my mind off my troubles — until I buy an old pair of glasses no one on the set can wear. Curious, I look through the lenses myself — and they show me a wild vision of a lonely desert canyon I’ve never seen before. A friend directs me and my weird glasses to her cousin, a brujo — a male witch — who specializes in weird. He’s also the most spectacularly handsome man I’ve ever seen, with black hair, dark eyes, and a flashing smile so dazzling, I almost miss his casual remark that my magic is powerful. Magic? What magic? I’m just an ordinary woman from an ordinary family. Yet as the two of us explore the mystery surrounding those supernatural glasses — and give in to our growing attraction — I discover a past I knew nothing about. And that there’s a dangerous reason it’s been hidden from me all these years.

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TOR (VIKING ANCESTORS: FORGED IN FIRE BOOK 5) by Sky Purington

Like her sisters, Raven has no memory of traveling back in time to ancient Scandinavia before the Forge began. All she knows is she’s destined for a man who’s in love with another woman. So imagine her surprise when Tor shows up in the twenty-first century to see through saving humanity with her. A quest she soon learns has more to do with obligation than anything else. While tempted to remain by Revna’s side, Tor has no choice but to seek out Raven. Whether he loves someone else or not, they must work together to end the Great War once and for all. The greater good must come first. Yet as they set out, destined to navigate Mt. Galdhøpiggen and its seers, he soon learns nothing is what it seems. Everything he thought he knew was wrong. Thrust on a passionate adventure, Tor and Raven make their way through a maze of secrets they never saw coming. Shocking truths that will either make them stronger or drive them apart forever in the epic conclusion of Viking Ancestors: Forge in Fire. Amazon KU

STOLEN DJINNS (DEPRAVED MONSTERS AND DECADENT MYTHS BOOK 5) by V T Bonds

Good versus evil never felt so desperate. I broke their curse. I set them free. Now I need them more than my next breath. When their past rips us apart and sends us into hell, we have only one choice. Fight.

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THE DISCORD OF GODS (A CHORUS OF DRAGONS BOOK 5) by Jenn Lyons

THEIR CONFLICT COULD END THEM ALL. Relos Var’s final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. He believes there’s only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath. As these two masterminds circle each other, neither is paying attention to the third player on the board, Kihrin. Unfortunately, keeping himself classified in the ‘pawn’ category means Kihrin must pretend to be everything the prophecies threatened he’d become: the destroyer of all, the sun eater, a mindless, remorseless plague upon the land. It also means finding an excuse to not destroy the people he loves (or any of the remaining Immortals) without arousing suspicion. Kihrin’s goals are complicated by the fact that not all of his ‘act’ is one. His intentions may be sincere, but he’s still being forced to grapple with the aftereffects of the corrupted magic ritual that twisted both him and the dragons. Worse, he’s now tied to a body that is the literal avatar of a star — a form that is becoming increasingly, catastrophically unstable. All of which means he’s running out of time. After all, some stars fade — but others explode. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

DEMON’S ADVOCATE (DEALS WITH DEMONS BOOK 5) by Stacia Stark

Lucifer Morningstar took everything from me. My memories. My freedom. And my powers. Now, it’s my turn to take everything from him. I’ll make alliances with former enemies, kill those who betrayed me and make my grandfather regret ever learning of my existence. Because Samael is readying our people for war. And there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect those I love. The Underking thought he could hold me prisoner in his castle. He’s about to learn that he shouldn’t have let me into his world. Because now I’m going to burn that world down. Even if it means I burn with him. Amazon KU

HELL FAE CAPTIVE by Lexi C Foss and J R Thorn

Welcome to the Hell Fae Realm, a place where only the strong survive. My parents made a deal with the devil, and now I’m a Hell Fae Captive. Enslaved. Owned. Thrown to the Hellhounds and expected to survive. Because only survivors earn their mates. It doesn’t matter that I don’t want to be a bride. I’m a Halfling. Part Hell Fae and part girl-who-doesn’t-give-a-shit. But because of a bargain, he owns me. Lucifer. The Hell Fae King who created this godforsaken realm. Also known as the orchestrator of these deadly bride-trial games. Okay, Luci, I’ll play. By burning this whole kingdom to the ground. Assuming I don’t get caught in the hot Midnight Fae Warden’s web first. Or ensnared by the brooding Hell Fae Commander lurking outside the gates. And don’t even get me started on the Hell Fae King’s favored prince. That sexy lunatic won’t stop sending me gifts. No amount of hotness or sensual persuasion will keep me here. I’m not bride material. I’m a menace. You made a deal for the wrong girl, Lucifer. Prepare for the fight of your life. Amazon KU

SAVAGE SAINTS (MONSTERS OF ST MARK’S BOOK 2) by JA Huss w/a K C Cross

Pie and Pell are like two peas in a pod. Meant for each other, madly in love, and living their best lives as Mr. and Mrs. Monster of Saint Mark’s. Kind of. Pie is dreading her new job working for the tall, dark, and sleek Modern Minotaur. And the irony that just a few weeks ago she was demanding that Pell allow her to get a job to support the sanctuary, isn’t lost. It’s like the gods are playing with her on purpose. Pell is still his grumpy self but he’s got a new job as well—babysitting a bag of magic rings that seem to have a mind of their own. No matter where he hides them, they will not stay put. Add in a doorway he can suddenly see and a new power he forgot he had, and well… things are getting interesting. Tomas is a brand-new man. Literally. His new freedoms are just the beginning of his adventure into modern humanity. Not only can he leave the sanctuary, drive a truck, and spend time with the people in Granite Springs—he also learns how to cheat the rules. Everything has changed for the better. But when Pie discovers the secrets of magic, Pell uncovers the real purpose of the rings, and Tomas falls in love with a Townie… things change again. Only this time, they’re the ones with all the power. Amazon KU

NYMPH’S TRUST (PURPLE OASIS BOOK 12) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape

As the daughter of the Purple Oasis coven leader, the last thing Jasmine expects is to be sent on a diplomatic mission to convince the nymphs and dryads to part with their precious tea. Nor does she expect to make a connection with the handsome nymph sent to negotiate. Ryburn never expected to like the representative of Purple Oasis, but he’s unable to deny the spark of something special he sees in Jasmine. Can the two of them forge an alliance between their people without losing their hearts?

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NIGHT TROUBLES (MIDNIGHT MAGIC BOOK 2) by Richard Amos

The nights are loaded with troubles…I guess the days are too…There’s so much danger out there. Coming for me, coming for the world. Demons and darkness and craziness everywhere. Plus, the mysteries keep on piling up. So many of them! Not good for my already overloaded mind. Ah, well. It’ll get sorted. It’s all about the determination, right? And I’ve got heaps of it. I’m still trying to navigate my new and powerful Arcana magic, as well as my attraction to Tae—hot billionaire vampire and demon hunter. My employer. My protector. The source of all my fantasies. Things are really heating up between us…If only everything wasn’t so complicated. Amazon KU

THE WILD (THE LYCANS 6) by Jenika Snow

Odhran – The moment I found her, my fated mate—the only good and right thing in my dark, hollow life—she was taken from me by my enemies. She was gone, ripped from my arms, a feeling more painful than if my heart had been torn from my chest. I changed that day. I didn’t see myself as Odhran, loyal soldier to the king of the Scottish Lycans, any longer. I became scarred, emotionless… soulless. And over the decades, I became stronger, more deadly. I turned into a killing machine, a warlord who took lives because mine had no meaning any longer. I realized I became this male for a reason, a purpose. To take down the organization that stole and enslaved what was mine by right and fate. And I knew that because I found her. I found them. They thought they could take her, keep my mate from me. They didn’t know I’d destroy them because of it. Amazon KU

HEXY AND I KNOW IT (FORTY’S THE NEW FOREVER BOOK 3) by Sara Bourgeois

With the discovery that Selene can communicate with Presto and that the Fae are ramping up their efforts in trying to invade the mortal world, life shifts at Hale Hall. [SNIP] When a student from a nearby university is found dead on the castle grounds, Selene is caught up in yet another investigation. Considering the student is a well-loved baseball player for the university team, the case attracts a fair amount of media attention to the property, which is the last thing Hale Hall needs in a time like this. At the same time, Selene starts having strange premonitions after her encounter with the handsome fae that has her on her toes. She senses that there are more weaknesses in the portal that she hasn’t considered. Where? It’s the million-dollar question, but she senses something amiss. Particularly, a small abandoned shack half a mile away from Hale Hall draws her in and refuses to let go. Cullen is closer, Sheriff Fitts wants to get closer, and Jayne keeps wondering what is going on with her friend. At this point, Selene asks herself the same question. But most importantly, what’s the deal with Presto? Amazon KU

THE HUNT BEGINS: BOOK 16 OF THE GREY WOLF SERIES by Quinn Loftis

How much heartbreak can one person take? Perizada, high fae, ambassador, mate, and friend to those in the Romanian pack, has lost her way. Everything about the fae is in question: her loyalty, her love, even her very existence. Still, her friends refuse to give up hope. The Order’s compound has been brought to the ground, reduced to ash, but can Perizada’s attack even be considered a victory given the sacrifice made to achieve it? What of the innocents trapped within the compound’s walls? Were any of those lives spared? Even with all they have faced, the challenges, the loss and pain, Fane, Jacque, their pack, and allies remain steadfast in their fight against evil. Past experiences give them hope that not all is as it seems. Perhaps there are hearts that still beat where others perished. And always with them is their Creator, the Great Luna, an ever present help in trouble. She offers light when there is only darkness, love when the heart is broken, and forgiveness when transgressions overwhelm them. Their battle is far from over, but there is no victory without sacrifice. There is no light without darkness. There is no joy without sorrow. There are no miracles without faith. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

OUTCAST’S SONG by Jaymie Wagner

More than fifty years before Leah Corbyn became a werewolf, Amélie Orne was cast out of werewolf society, manipulated into taking the blame for crimes she did not commit. After living for so long on the run as a Feral wolf, she found unexpected comfort and companionship from Leah and her lover Amy Oakley. As they grow closer, can she dare to hope for a real future together with them after a lifetime of betrayal and misery? Amélie has allies to stand with her now, but it will mean uncovering secrets long buried, and reopening dangerous old wounds. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

KAIKEYI: A NOVEL by Vaishnavi Patel

“I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions—much good it did me.” So begins Kaikeyi’s story. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on tales of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharat prospers, and how they offer powerful boons to the devout and the wise. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear. Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most favored queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her. But as the evil from her childhood stories threatens the cosmic order, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. And Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak—and what legacy she intends to leave behind. A stunning debut from a powerful new voice, Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana, weaving a tale of fate, family, courage, and heartbreak—and an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

NIGHTWORLD ACADEMY: WINTERFALL WITCH by L J Swallow

The Dominion always threatened our future. Now they’ve changed our lives. Gabriella took Andrei, Jamie, and Ash, and I’m terrified she’ll kill them. Instead, Gabriella has plans for those I love. Andrei spent years escaping his mother’s influence, and now she’s prepared to do anything to make him her pawn. Jamie is a witch trapped on an estate owned by Dominion vampires who crave his blood—and he’s attracted attention. And if Ash escapes, he faces something as big a threat to his future as Gabriella. As my three lovers return to me one by one, it’s clear they’ve changed—and the guy who remained with me has altered too. Our battle against the Dominion is now personal. A surprise ally shares our determination to take down Gabriella and the Dominion, and he could be the answer. But what agenda does our new friend have? Now Gabriella possesses a new power, she’s a deadlier enemy. We may not be able to kill Gabriella yet, but if I can bring justice to those involved in hurting the guys I love, we’ll strike at the heart of her plans. Because until we take down the Dominion, our lives will never be safe. And as long as this Winterfall witch lives, surrounded by her men, those who threaten us risk their lives too. Amazon KU

QUEEN OF KINGS: A WORLD OF ZAVINIA PREQUEL by C M Hano

Laws of Zavinia: The use of all four elements by a female is strictly forbidden. A queen will not rise without a king by her side. These laws are in place by order of High-King Sarrs. Any violation will result in immediate execution. When kings fall, the Queen will rise. Forced to live in hiding for most of her life, Rialynne Faith is pushed into an arranged marriage with one of the four kings of Zavinia. By order of High-King Sarrs, she must marry and produce heirs in order to claim her title as High-Queen of Zavinia. But all that changes when a shadow rebel attack occurs on the night of the engagement ball and she is swept off her feet by not one but four kings. While in hiding, the five royals exchange more than secrets. AmazonKU

HELL BENT by Calista Lynne

Jules Tolliver has a completely sensible reaction to the death of her favorite movie star: she summons a demon named Ash to accompany her on an epic road trip through the afterlife to save him. But when the dynamic duo takes a hard left into Purgatory, they encounter the cheeky Fates along with a nasty horde of demons and monsters dead set on derailing their mission. And then, of course, Ash is kidnapped because, Purgatory. One backroom deal later, and Jules kidnaps a beautiful girl as payback for freeing Ash—which is awkward because Jules comes to the unexpected realization that she likes girls, and not just in a friendly way. Complications ensue when Faith, the beautiful girl, is left behind and our reunited dynamic duo continues their quest to rescue the dead celebrity crush and return him to the mortal plane. But things don’t always go as planned in Purgatory, especially when The Fates spring an unholy mission on you when you least expect it. And as Jules stands face-to-face at the convergence of morality, theology, and fan culture, the only question left for her to answer is whether or not she can find her Faith in the beautiful girl in the rearview mirror.

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DREAM STONE (ODDITIES EMPORIUM BOOK 3) by Kimbra Swain

Do you dare to dream? Having no luck in the love department, a friend gives Jakob Mercer a powerful stone that can make your dreams come true. But how do you force yourself to dream of the things you want? When the stone begins to grant the dreams of Jakob’s friends, he discovers, other than his friends are a little messed up in the head, that violent dreams that become reality aren’t easy to contain. From giant rabbits doing the things that rabbits do to instant celebrity, Jakob has to stop the dream stone before it’s too late. Especially since he dreamed that the women in his life are murdered. He could just smash it, right? Don’t you think he’d try that first? Amazon KU

THE VAMPIRE AWOKEN (MORETTI BLOOD BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 6) by Juliette N Banks

Does he pose a threat to the king or the female he can’t walk away from? Ancient vampire, Ari Moretti, lived in his brother’s (the king) shadow and lost his identity. Now the Moretti royal family knows he’s alive and they’re working covertly together to destroy a common enemy, but Ari is ready to own his powerful birthright. For that, he needs his mate. When he meets sexy brunette, Sage, he’s stunned at his possessive reaction and wonders if, after fifteen hundred years, she could be the one. Until he finds out who she is and what she does. Sage, a laboratory assistant, doesn’t trust her sister, or men, after she stole her college boyfriend. She’d rather focus on her promotion and read sexy novels. An opportunity to spend a delicious, naughty evening with two Adonis-looking men—at the same time, gulp—appears. Sage soon realizes she’s fallen into a dangerous world that shouldn’t exist. One she’s unwittingly entwined and will need to decide what’s more important to get out of. Has Ari finally met his mate after all these centuries, only to find out she’s his enemy? Or will Sage let her heart rule her need for scientific answers? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

A VEIL OF GODS AND KINGS by Nicole Bailey

A god fighting his fate. A prince burdened with secrets. And a romance that could end in flames. Apollo is a deity… almost. Half mortal and refusing to take his position as god of the sun, he spends his nights drowning out haunting memories and his days avoiding responsibilities. Until his father forces him into an ultimatum: Ascend immediately. Or spend the year mentoring under the obnoxious Prince Hyacinth. Forced together, Apollo and Hyacinth grapple with their mutual disdain for each other. But what starts as a kindling of irritation begins to burn into something new. A spark that, if it turns to flame, could incinerate everything they’ve always protected. Amazon KU

SHADOW FIRE (SHADOW RIDERS BOOK 7) by Christine Feehan

Shadow Rider Elie Archambault has been called many things: domineering, brash, loyal, but most of all fast. And there’s nothing faster than choosing to marry a woman you’ve never met. All he has is a signed contract and a list of his new bride’s expectations for their arranged marriage. He’s not expecting love or some happy ever after, just a partner that knows exactly what she signed up for. He’ll be faithful because he’s a man of honor, but she’ll never have his heart…. Elie knows who he is. A privileged member of the Archambault family. A skilled rider and fighter. A man who’s always had things easy for all the wrong reasons. He’s made his mistakes and lost his chance at real, true passion with his other half thanks to his own careless arrogance. Now he just wants to do his duty as a Shadow Rider and leave the past behind. But Elie has no idea that his choice is about to spark a blaze that will burn all his carefully laid plans to the ground. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

THE HOB AND THE HOUND PUB (SAM QUINN BOOK 4) by Seana Kelly

I’m Sam Quinn, the newly married werewolf book nerd owner of the Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar. Clive and I are on our honeymoon. Paris is lovely, though the mummy in the Louvre inching toward me is a bit off-putting. Although Clive doesn’t sense anything, I can’t shake the feeling I’m being watched. Even after we cross the English Channel to begin our search for Aldith—the woman who’s been plotting against Clive since the beginning—the prickling unease persists. Clive and I are separated, rather forcefully, and I’m left to find my way alone in a foreign country, evading not only Aldith’s large web of hench-vamps, but vicious fae creatures disloyal to their queen. Gloriana says there’s a poison in the human realm that’s seeping into Faerie, and I may have found the source.
I knew this was going to be a working vacation, but battling vampires on one front and the fae on another is a lot, especially in a country steeped in magic. As a side note, I need to get word to Benvair. I think I’ve found the dragon she’s looking for. Gloriana is threatening to set her warriors against the human realm, but I may have a way to placate her. Aldith is a different story. There’s no reasoning with rabid vengeance. She’ll need to be put out of our misery permanently if Clive and I have any hope of a long, happy life together. Heck, I’d settle for a few quiet weeks.

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CINDERELLA AND HER VAMPIRES (DIRTY PARANORMAL FAIRYTALE HAREMLAND BOOK 5) by Lisa Cullen

Three gorgeous as gods vampires want to worship me as their own. Too hot to handle. Wild, enigmatic, and mind-blowing… and the things they can do to me. But then there is also one human man…A man who could start a war that could take my new hot as hell vampire men away from me. What had started out as a joke—a means for revenge—turned into me sneaking through a mansion that was thought to be abandoned. A mansion occupied by three startlingly gorgeous vampires who could be gods. I know the whispers—the legends regarding the old mansion. Nobody ever goes there anymore… at least, no one local. But a man came into my bar demanding directions. I know exactly where to send him, and I figure that would be the last time I would have to deal with the likes of him. But others come looking for him and, feeling slightly responsible for his fate, I have no choice but to go find him. What I find is a monster, worse than anything I had ever imagined, hellbent to destroy everything I have just gained, including my men. I can’t let that happen. The only problem is… I am a tad bit in over my head. Amazon KU

HOWL by Shaun David Hutchinson

Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster. Of course, no one in Merritt believes him. Not even after he stumbled into the busy town center, bleeding, battered, and bruised, for everyone to see. He’d been drinking, they said. He was hanging out where he wasn’t supposed to, they said. It must’ve been a bear, or a badger, or a gator—definitely no monster. Virgil doesn’t think it was any of those things. He’s positive it was a monster. But being the new kid in a town where everybody knows everybody is hard enough as it is without being the kid who’s afraid of monsters, so he tries to keep a low profile.
Except he knows the monster is still out there. And if he isn’t careful, Virgil’s afraid it’ll come back to finish him off, or worse—that he’ll become one himself.

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CIRCE’S DEVOTION (RHABDOS’S DEVOTION BOOK 3) by Evelyn Lederman

Someone has declared war on Lyssa’s compound and her vampire assassin lover. The problem is, she doesn’t have a clue who. Her leprechaun prisoner knows more than he admits, as well as the legendary dearg-due fae who Hermes sent her way. With new allies, Lyssa isn’t sure who she can trust. With a gift from her supposed new friend, the shifters in her community can play a greater role with the war to come. Amazon KU

IN THE WAKE OF DEATH by Nikki Landis

VS Note: A “revised and updated” re-release.

Gemma Harding can see the dead. Since she was a child, she’s helped cross the souls of those who’ve departed and led them into the light. Her life is complicated but consistent, as ordinary as someone like her could ever have. She’s stopped dating and doesn’t believe there’s a man out there who would love and accept her once they learn the truth. But Det. Silverman is far more tenacious than she anticipated. When Gemma becomes involved in the case of a young girl’s disappearance, she’s plunged into the path of a series of gruesome murders and thrust at the forefront of a desperate search for a serial killer. Gemma must use all of her wits to defeat him and help solve the case before becoming a victim herself. As more girls turn up missing, the fight to stop the killer becomes more deadly at every turn. Will Gemma become another soul stuck in the witching hour of the night, caught between the harvest of the reaper and the wake of death?

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DARK SEDUCTION (A DARK REALM NOVEL) by Delilah Devlin

For nearly 800 years, Revenant Nicolas Mountfaucon has dedicated his life to ensuring an immortal monster never walks free. When a terrible storm unleashes the beast, Nicolas’s past rises to haunt him, taunting him with the memory of the death of his bride and the loss of his brother at the hands of the ancient demon known as “The Devourer.” Nicolas turns to the only person who can provide him emotional and physical solace, Born vampire Chessa Tomas, sure she will join the hunt for the evil creature. Only Chessa wants nothing to do with hunting the “Big Bad”—she’s shed her responsibilities as a Born, refusing her seat on the council because she doesn’t trust their leader. However, Nic isn’t as easily dismissed—he appeals to the secret side of her nature that begs to be dominated. Amazon KU

INFERNO (HAMMER AND FIST: GERMINATUS BOOK 1) by Jennifer Cody

After an encounter with gremlins that almost kills one of my avatars, I’m forced to get involved with the government agency that enforces the laws that govern non-humans on Earth. The Inter-dimensional Immigration Agency—IDIA, according to the office agent assigned to my case—has a vested interest in me. I’m a species that they’ve only just discovered, and I have a few gifts that I shouldn’t. Plus, I’ve been doing the work of a field agent for more than a decade, and they want to recruit me into the fold. It may be time I start getting paid for my efforts, but I’ll only agree to it if they can respect the family I’ve built and the people I’m protecting. If they want my loyalty, they’re going to have to earn it. Amazon KU

BLADE OF SHADOW (SEVEN SWORDS BOOK 2) by Sarah K L Wilson

VS Note: Author has a cliffhanger warning.

I escaped from the first wave of monsters with a magic sword, a kidnapped duke, and a big chip on my shoulder. It’s not enough for me to run. Not when this tide threatens to sweep over the entire world. I’m the only one who can warn people of what’s coming. I’m the only one who knows the truth. And I’m the only one who holds a sword able to fight against the tide of plague and monsters … or am I? Amazon KU

NETTLE AND BONE by T Kingfisher

Marra never wanted to be a hero. As the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter, she escaped the traditional fate of princesses, to be married away for the sake of an uncaring throne. But her sister wasn’t so fortunate—and after years of silence, Marra is done watching her suffer at the hands of a powerful and abusive prince. Seeking help for her rescue mission, Marra is offered the tools she needs, but only if she can complete three seemingly impossible tasks: —build a dog of bones—sew a cloak of nettles—capture moonlight in a jar…But, as is the way in tales of princes and witches, doing the impossible is only the beginning. Hero or not—now joined by a disgraced ex-knight, a reluctant fairy godmother, an enigmatic gravewitch and her fowl familiar—Marra might finally have the courage to save her sister, and topple a throne.

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THE GODS WE OBEY (THE PATH OF TEMPTATION BOOK 6) by Auryn Hadley

As priests, we are meant to obey – but our duties are to our gods, not mere men. Zeal is back, and he’s seen by more people every day. The God of Temptation grows stronger, but High Priest Kinen has found the one thing that can stop a god: disbelief. The return of our gods means an end to his power. And Kinen isn’t ready to lose. Over time, the priests of our temple have surrendered their power in the name of our god. We’re trained to obey, to help, and to be Zeal’s tools when he cannot help himself – and now that has become a problem. Because power is given, never taken, and we have surrendered far too much. It’s time for things to change, before our complacency destroys our gods. And yet, habits are such hard things to break. What we need is a rebellion – and I’m going to start it. Our gods never expected blind obedience, so it’s time to give into the temptation to fight back. But will the price for this be more than I can pay? I just can’t believe this is what my path was meant for – or is this all just a game between gods and men? Because we, the Priests of Temptation, have been betrayed. I have prayed. I have obeyed. Now I’m doing it my way. Amazon KU

BOW BEFORE THE ELF QUEEN by J M Kearl

In hiding all her life, Layala prepares for the day the wicked High Elf King Thane will come to steal her— his powerful mate. She trains to take her revenge for the wrongful execution of her parents, who died for her freedom. Now that day has come, forcing her to come face-to-face with what she’s hidden from: a dangerous, dark-haired, warrior king determined to marry her. After she’s shoved into a black carriage pulled by six ominous steeds, Layala makes plans to take her captors’ lives and free herself…but Thane has a secret that makes it impossible for Layala to slay him. She has an even darker truth that makes loving her forbidden, no matter how much Thane wants to touch. AmazonKU

STOLEN TIME by Charlotte Brice

My world is broken ruins left from a time where humans thrived. I’ve seen books of the great cities of old. Now we scrape out a living in the wake of the demi-gods wrath. On the tenth anniversary of the day the demi-gods departed, I want nothing more than to enjoy my birthday alone. It isn’t easy sharing my birthday with such a widely celebrated event. Except… I have no memory of the world before ten years ago, and I have never left this village. All I have are the words of our village leader, Marholm. This birthday everything changes, when Marholm lures me into his giant tower of the gods and gifts me a weapon. He gives me the task of travelling back in time to find and destroy the demi-gods once and for all. But will I be able to kill these men with no personal memory of their crimes, or will I surrender to their godly looks and charms and listen to their side of the story? Amazon KU

LAVENDER AND LIGHTNING: PACK ST CLAIR BOOK 2 by Thora Woods

Lydia Anderson is an unbonded omega living in fear of the day her past catches up with her. Hunted by her ex, betrayed by her own family, staying out of sight is her only protection. Or it was, until she met Pack Saint Clair, and found love and safety in their arms. Her new pack’s status as a powerhouse of the business world makes it impossible for them to live truly private lives. Their influence can protect Lydia from those set on hurting her, or so they hope. But their past may prove to be just as dangerous. The pack have been fighting their own battle to break free of Seth Douglas, an omega who will stop at nothing to maintain his sadistic control over them. Jealous and bitter, Seth will do whatever it takes to get rid of Lydia, even if that means leading her abusers to her front door. When her past finds her, Lydia must decide what price she’s willing to pay for love… and hope that price isn’t her life. Amazon KU

THE DRAGON EXPERIMENT (HERE BE DRAGONS BOOK 3) by Louisa Masters

Who knew sleeping around could save the entire species? I’m a simple dragon. Give me knowledge, give me research, give me rings for my hoard, and give me athletic men who want to get sweaty between the sheets… or anywhere else. Those things make me happy. Other things… well, who cares about those? Turns out, I should have cared. Or at least paid attention. Because I somehow signed up for a scientific study run by a shy, nerdy sorcerer with the body of a god. And the study just happens to be about my favorite form of exercise. It doesn’t take long for me to know I want to do more than science with Rhys. I’ve never been the kind of dragon to mix feelings with fun, but Rhys could be the one person who meets all my needs, even if he won’t wear a ring on every finger. But when his research becomes more important than any of us could have imagined, our relationship enters a new phase. Now it’s up to me to show Rhys how much he’s worth… both to me and to the future of his species. Amazon KU

ADRIFT (UNBOUND PROPHECY BOOK 6) by J L Jackola

The fates have spoken. Violissa and Sinow are free to live their lives unburdened by the prophecy that once bound them. Lingering effects of the prophecy’s influence remain, and they soon find pieces in play that have yet to settle. With Tynan’s return, forces emerge that will shift their path and manipulate the tenuous relationship between the three. With every day that passes, the happiness for which Violissa and Sinow had hoped slips from their grasp. To reclaim it and ensure the remnants of the prophecy are in place, the two kings will face off once again, Violissa’s life in flux, awaiting the outcome. Adrift with no Fates to guide them, the three will discover their final place in the prophecy and a destiny no one expected. Will Violissa and Sinow finally attain the happiness for which they’ve waited lifetimes, or is their love fated to forever remain adrift? Amazon KU

DRAGON OF FIRE (DRAGON TRIPLETS BOOK 1) by Minerva Howe

When dragon shifter Dima goes to a fire on the job, he has no idea what he’s about to find. The house is full of young men who have been kidnapped and held against their will, and he and his fellow firefighters and his cop buddies vow to get to the bottom of it. Especially since Dima is pretty sure one of them, Kam, is his mate. All Kam wanted was a fresh start when he came to California from Las Vegas. He thought he was finding work as a model, but things soon went very bad. So when Dima sweeps in and rescues him, he can’t believe he’s safe. Dima calls to him in so many ways, but danger still looms over them. Can Dima keep Kam safe, and bring him into the dragon family without his brothers objecting? Amazon KU

A BLOODY MARY BUMPOFF (BLOODY MARY MYSTERIES BOOK 6) by Constance Barker

VS Note: Listed in psychic mysteries. The cat is paranormal? According to the blurb for book one anyway…

When an innocent person is murdered, the suspect list isn’t clear. Who would want to kill a friendly, but mousy victim? Could that person know more than they should have working in a large corporation where secrets may hide? A quarreling corporate family may have secrets worth killing over. Or was the victim not so innocent, having a secret life that led to her death? Has Wanda found love? She’s not the type to give her heart willingly. Will Wren make an appearance and explain the reason for her absence? Amazon KU

SEEDS OF LOVE by Various

VS Note: To benefit Ukrainian relief charities.

SEEDS OF LOVE is a romance anthology to benefit Ukraine. This collection of short romance stories is not available anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be donated to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. They are a grassroots, entirely volunteer-based organization that provides aid to wounded Ukrainian warriors, assistance to their families, and support to internally displaced people. This anthology features 45 authors. The stories include various sub-genres of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, dark romance, and romantic comedy. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

HUMMINGBIRD (A CHARADE OF MAGIC BOOK 1) by Helen Harper

The best way to live in the Mage ruled city of Glasgow is to keep your head down and your mouth closed. That’s not usually a problem for Mairi Wallace. By day she works at a small shop selling tartan and by night she studies to become an apothecary. She knows her place and her limitations. All that changes, however, when her old childhood friend sends her a desperate message seeking her help – and the Mages themselves cross Mairi’s path. Suddenly, remaining unnoticed is no longer an option. There’s more to Mairi than she realises but, if she wants to fulfil her full potential, she’s going to have to fight to stay alive – and only time will tell if she can beat the Mages at their own game. From twisted wynds and tartan shops to a dangerous daemon and the magic infused City Chambers, the future of a nation might lie with one solitary woman. Amazon KU

THE WOLF AND BEAR’S DRAGON OMEGA (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS) by Lorelai M Hart and Wendy Rathbone

Alpha bear shifter Zevo is ready to move on from his job at Animals. When the opportunity to help scout out a new location presents itself, he’s up for the challenge. Getting to see the one who got away while he was there had nothing to do with his decision—really it didn’t. Alpha wolf shifter Aras can’t believe his luck when he gets the call from his old friend and crush. This time he’s going to let Zevo know how he feels, even if it means risking losing him forever. Omega Humphrey is ready to be his own dragon. Living under his family’s shadow his entire life, he’s ready to spread his wings. If only it was that easy. When the three of them meet, their beasts immediately recognize each other as mates. Everything would be sunshine and roses if Humphrey’s flight didn’t forbid their mating and call him home. Can true love overcome ancient laws to help them find their happy ever after? AmazonKU

DRAGON ENEMY DENIED (DRAGON ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS BOOK 3) by Scarlett Stone and Lisa Daniels

I’m not your average witch. My magic is too dangerous. And that’s why the mages want me gone. Opening a portal to the future was a mistake. So was attacking a dragon. And now I’ve made a new enemy, but it’s hard not to fall captive to this steamy shifter. If I’m not careful, I’ll become his prey…but that’s not my only problem. The mages—they followed me through the portal. And they won’t stop hunting me until I’m dead. Amazon KU

ROAR AND PEACE (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY 47) by Milly Taiden

For being a witch, Dani Rhoderick has little control over her magical abilities. It’s as if someone bound her powers. Luckily, the power-hungry warlock who killed her parents hasn’t found her yet. Her life is such a mess. When Gerri Wilder promises her all she’s been missing, who’s Dani to say no love and romance. And maybe some heat in the sheets? Mack Smith and Victor James, lion shifters, aren’t looking for their mate, but after a chance run-in with Gerri Wilder, that all changes. Unfortunately, the two long-time bachelors have no idea what to do with a mate. But once they see her, they can’t keep their hands off her. She’s so much more than they expected. Sweet, sassy and with curves for days. She’s also exactly what they need. In every way possible. When Dani is attacked by a magic-wielding stranger, the guys go into protection mode to keep their mate safe. But the problem is how can shifters fight magic? The guys don’t know, but they’d better figure it out quickly because Dani possesses the most sought-after talisman in the magic world, and she will be hunted by the strongest evil until she hands it over or dies trying to keep her mates alive. Amazon KU

THE NIGHT QUEEN’S CURSE (THE CINZAR CHRONICLES) by Niro J Hayle

VS Note: From MARCH 31

There is an unspoken rule in Merle; avoid Thornwall at all cost. Beyond that forbidden forest, lies the land beyond the veil, where all manner of faes, elves, demons, and beasts roam. Yet, a night of glitz, mystery and glamour over Professor’s Griffith party is enough to tempt Diana and Lily to approach his mansion at the edge of the wood. The masquerade ball engrossed the sisters in a dream until, tragically, the next morning turned into a nightmare. Lily is gone! To Diana’s despair, Lily vanished in the night, as if erased from time. Every record of her sister disappeared into thin air. No one remembered Lily, not friends, not family. No one was looking. No one believed Diana. As Diana searches for any sign of her beloved sister, another is doing the same. A mysterious warrior named Amaris from a far-off land is trying to find his brother. When they soon realise their courses align, their destinies become forged. But what dark secret is this sword wielding man hiding? Can Diana trust him? As the shadows of the Rot from Eirik Bloodhound’s Court of Shadows loom closer, Diana and Amaris begin their mission, risking all for those they hold dear. Their path leads them on a perilous journey across Thornwall, where their love for their family is ruthlessly tested and their wills pushed to the brink. Little did Diana know, the wheels of fate has been set in motion. Death, love, and betrayal await her in the land beyond the veil. Will Diana ever see her sister again?

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TRUTH OR DARE (SHADOWS OF LONDON BOOK 4) by Arianna Nash

America. The land of the free. Unless you’re a latent. Kage is missing. Alexander Kempthorne would prefer he stay that way. Life at the new-look Kempthorne & Co agency is difficult enough without adding a missing American to the mix. But John “Dom” Domenici won’t abandon someone who was once their friend, even if Kage is “technically” an enemy. But as the team investigate Kage’s disappearance, a traumatic, hidden past comes to light. And a missing person case soon turns into a fight for survival for Dom and Kempthorne, in a land not-so-free. Amazon KU

SHADOW ANGEL: BOOK THREE by Leia Stone

I didn’t think there were any more surprises, but I was wrong. My mission hasn’t changed, defeat Apollyon and free the souls trapped in the Netherworld, but everything just got a lot more complicated. I have a sister, my boyfriend’s a shifter controlled by my enemy, and now it’s not just my life that’s in danger, but my soul as well. As the ruler of the Netherworld amasses an army, my to-do list gets stranger by the day. Sneak into Shade City. Get my boyfriend wings. Find a lost realm.
But even if I manage to pull all that off, one burning question remains. How do I defeat an enemy I can’t kill without dying? Amazon KU

KING OF FLESH AND BONE (THE PALE COURT BOOK 1) by Liv Zander

Worse than a ruthless king… is a king obsessed. Isolation, darkness, and rotting flesh,
Surrounds me, suffocates me, But I am the vile ruler who controls it all. I long for warmth, Yet, all that I touch, Is cold. Then, she stumbles in to my domain, Lost and frightened, Alone and confused. And I terrify her even more. She calls me the devil, So I show her pleasure, Like only the devil can. I am the heat that stirs her flesh, The longing that trembles her bone. She begs her body to refuse, To escape my embrace, But I am her master, The puppeteer of passion. I am the King of Flesh and Bone. Welcome to my court, little one. Amazon KU

TRAPPED IN GAROUEVE (SHIFTERS OF GAROUEVE BOOK 3) by Elle M Drew

Gina had been looking for a sign when she pulled into Garoureve. The future she had set up for herself was not one she was looking forward to, but when her car broke down, everything felt like it was crashing down around her. Realizing that she was trapped in the small town, Gina quickly made plans to escape. She can’t be trapped with wolves. She can’t be trapped with him. From the first moment she meets Tristan, she hates him. He’s annoying, he’s coarse, and he knows exactly how to rile her up… so then why does she keep ending up in bed with him? Or more like, why does she let herself end up in bed with him? And why does he keep pushing her away when everything in her tells her to be with him? Amazon KU

A KISS TO REVIVE ME: THE MAGI ACCOUNTS 1.5 by Michele Notaro

A prickly mage has me under his spell, and I think I kinda like it. The first time I met him, I knew I was in trouble, but I hadn’t known just how much. I hadn’t been looking for a relationship, hadn’t wanted one, but it seems that a stubborn little mage did it for me because he’s impossible to resist. When the NHSO goes on a manhunt for an unregistered mage, I can tell it’s upsetting for Mads and Jude. It’s upsetting for me, too, but even more so when I find out exactly why Mads is so worried about this kid. The more I find out about Madeo’s past and his world, the more I realize how special he is. No one who’s gone through what he has should come out the other side sane, let alone as kindhearted as him. I just hope he wants this thing between us to continue as badly as I do. And I want it to. Bad. Amazon KU

NO ORDINARY GIFT (AWAKENINGS BOOK 1) by Mel Teshco and Kylie Sheaff

VS note: Magical realism. From MARCH 25. Books 2 and 3 are also out now. This blurb and link are for book one.

James Edward Bowheart. Doctor-in-training, intellectual genius and closet drug addict. He is also the brother to Josie, a sister living in her own world of inner darkness. But is she psychic or crazy? He’s not completely certain anymore. All he knows for sure is that her personal demons awaken his own.
Then a woman moves into the vacant house next door to his and he’s inexplicably drawn to her. Marina is light and laughter to his darkness and despair. She is also a gifted music teacher who takes Josie under her wing. When it turns out Josie is a music prodigy with the violin, James can’t thank Marina enough. Except, his neighbor is pregnant and hiding from the dangerous father of her unborn child, and James can’t help but think a happily-ever-after will be forever out of reach. In the end it might not matter. Marina won’t tolerate a drug addict and James’ dependency is escalating as his visions match Josie’s, challenging his every belief and making him question what is real—and what is not? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

MONSTER INSIDE: SHADOW PACT BOOK ONE by River Starr

I am a survivor. For the past ten years, I’ve been forced to give every part of me to sinister vampires in a feeding community. But when I touched an ancient book and recited a spell out of sheer desperation and zero arcane knowledge, a dark entity came to me. Rescued me. Mrak helped me escape. I have no idea what I’ve gotten myself into. But Mrak has been at my side for the last year—well, inside me, anchored to my existence and lovingly tender with his ethereal touches. It’s not quite possession, not quite a haunting. But it’s real, it’s sexy as hell, and he’s mine. Or I’m his. Either way, we’re now in this life together. Mrak is distracting, seductive, and powerful, but he’s also keeping a secret. One that’s now put me in immense danger despite his claims he’ll do anything to protect me. Because the cops have come calling. Bodies have turned up. And despite his reassurances, I’m starting to wonder if Mrak has a hidden agenda that he’s somehow kept secret from the inside. My life might be in my monster’s debt. My body might be his for pleasure. But my future is mine no matter how much he wants and uses my body. I’m no longer the weak woman he saved from a vampire lord, and it’s time to take my body—and my life—back. Amazon KU

THE CENTAUR IN MY VALLEY: SWEET MONSTERS (COVETED PREY BOOK 11) by L V Lane

My mother always said I shouldn’t have married him and when I discover my lazy scoundrel of a husband plotting with his lover to rob me blind, then kill me, I find out why. So I run. And that’s when they find me. Leering raiders, my ‘husband’ abandons me to their tender mercies when the true master of the forest comes upon us. Tall, muscular beyond belief, and possessing a deadly grace, he scatters the criminals who threaten to do everything my husband had planned. I fall to my knees, babbling my gratitude… only to discover the cost of his aid. I must become his for a moon month. My body shivers, but is that in fear or anticipation? Because I’ve heard stories about the women who succumb to the beasts of the forest, and I’m determined that I won’t be the one to join them. AmazonKU

BUFFALO’S MECHANIC (SHIFTER’S REGIME BOOK 10) by Charlie Richards

Keeping the Peace: While attending a fellow enforcer’s wedding, a water buffalo shifter runs into his own mate in a skittish human in need of protection. Austin O’Malley doesn’t intend to stay for the wedding reception. He’ll watch the service and offer his congratulations before leaving. While he’s happy for his friend, he doesn’t want to bring down the spirits of the other guests with his dark attitude. Then he plans to head to his mountain retreat and enjoy a secluded vacation that’s been a long time coming. He needs the time to come to grips with the deaths of his two middle brothers as well as what he must do next—reach out to his estranged youngest brother with the news of what’s happened. All Austin’s plans change when the headiest aroma teases his nostrils while at the wedding. Sitting in the back, he doesn’t know where it’s coming from, making the ceremony the longest twenty minutes of his life. Afterward, he tracks the smell to a cute little twink with soulful brown eyes. A whispered question to a friend he’d seen talking to the man reveals his name is Pete Saugner, a councilman’s private mechanic. When Austin approaches Pete, he’s alarmed by the fear he spots in the much smaller man’s eyes. A fellow shifter shares what Pete’s scent should have told Austin. His mate is human, although he does know about paranormals. Can Austin figure out how to connect with Pete and keep him safe from a specter from his past?

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WOLF OF FIRE (SUPERNATURAL CURSE BOOK 1) by Krista Street

Practically Perfect. That’s the name of the magic shop my witch twin and I own in Chicago’s supernatural marketplace. In reality, things are not so perfect. Tessa is the face of our shop. She draws in the customers to buy our potions, brews, spells, and enchantments. I’m the sensible sister moving boxes in the back. It works, sort of, and we have a pretty good life . . . until Tessa disappears. My instincts tell me my sister didn’t leave by choice. But here’s the problem—this isn’t the first time she’s flitted off, forcing me to bail her out of trouble. So the authorities think I’m crying wolf. Again. I have no choice but to venture to the Black Underbelly—part bar, part brothel, entirely dangerous—to hire the most notorious dark hunter in the Shadow Zone. The Fire Wolf has flames in his eyes and a body that makes my mind go places it shouldn’t. I shouldn’t want him. I shouldn’t crave him. Although none of that matters when we discover the reason behind Tessa’s abduction. Overnight I become a pawn in a much larger game that I never wanted to play. Amazon KU

REJECTED DRAGON (ETERNITY SHIFTERS BOOK 5) by Lola Gabriel

I never wanted to marry the Alpha of our dragon shifter pack. I feel trapped. So, I take matters into my own hands and run away from the life I’ve always known. I fall into the arms of a powerful dragon, one that is feared among my kind. Dex is hot as sin and opens my eyes to the possibility of a happy future. But, that doesn’t last long…My pack deems me tainted, and now they’re after me. As powerful as Dex is, I don’t know if he can survive the wrath of my pack. And now that I learned what he’s hiding, I can’t count on him. Now, I’m the one being rejected. Once again, I’ll have to take matters into my own hands. Game on. Amazon KU

UMBRA (DARKLING 5) by Torri Heat

Jasper and Ava’s relationship has been nothing but dramatic. From werewolf hunters to demons and everything in between, a nice, normal wedding is exactly what’s needed. Their mating will not only affirm their own relationship, but help to cement the alliances between the wolf packs and the Venators. But a rival wolf pack is dead set against Jasper and Ava’s union, and everything their love stands for. Will the couple make it to their wedding day, or will deep seated prejudices keep them apart forever? Amazon Kobo

SHIFTING SHADOWS (METAL AND MAGIC BOOK 2) by Michelle Frost

VS note: An “expanded and revised” re-release.

Lead enforcer of the Ironheld werewolf pack, Deckard Warren doesn’t trust easily and guards his territory with a wrath as unforgiving as he is. When a rival pack chases an unknown human into Ironheld territory, Deck knows the man could be his mate. He also knows he’ll never admit to it. A man like him doesn’t deserve the kind of happiness a mate could bring, after all. The only thing Colt remembers is running. With his memories hidden behind an unyielding black veil in his mind, Colt has no choice but to trust the gruff werewolf who offers him shelter and protection. Deck may be the most intimidating man Colt’s ever met, but despite his lack of memories, he’s sure he’s never wanted anyone more. With shadows and rumors moving through The Between, will Deck and Colt find a way to stand together or be torn apart when all their enemies are brought to light? AmazonKU

BLACK WINGS, GRAY SKIES (BLACK HAT BUREAU BOOK 4) by Hailey Edwards

Monsters with a taste for children are nothing new, but fairy tales never mentioned this nightmarish predator. Rue has her hands full tracking the creature hunting the streets of Charleston, but a call from home divides her attention—and her loyalties. A stranger has come to Hollis Apothecary, asking questions that prickle the hairs on her nape, but she can’t abandon the victims based only on a bad feeling. The pit in her stomach only grows when the stranger takes a hostage and makes his demands. He wants to talk to Rue, face to face. Or else. What he has to say will change her life, and her perception of her past, forever. Amazon KU

AN INHERITANCE OF MONSTERS by Cate Corvin

It was an offer too good to refuse: spend one month in the most haunted house in the world. When the reclusive owner of Duskwood Manor opens the door to five teams of paranormal investigators, there’s no way my team can say no. But there are no ghosts here. There are monsters. They live under my bed, in my closet, and watch me from the shadows, whispering filthy visions in my ear at night. Begging me to come with them to their world—the Void, where the monsters roam free… where they teach me what it really means to want. Every night I disappear from the mortal world to play in theirs, swallowed by their insatiable, terrifying shadows. Consumed by their claws and fangs. Caressed by slick tentacles and endless, delicious hunger. But the longer I stay in the Void, the harder it is to ignore its call. There is a price to pay for stepping foot in this manor…And the monsters have demanded me. Amazon KU

WITCH’S BLOCK (THE ACCIDENTAL MEDIUM BOOK 1) by Amy Boyles

At forty-three, Paige Provey is at the height of her career. As the author of a successful paranormal book series, she has a legion of fans who all believe she has powers herself. But when Paige’s ex-husband reveals that she’s a fraud, she quickly finds herself and her career canceled. But Paige is still under a publishing contract, so she must put out a new book–one that will save her career. The only problem is her crippling case of writer’s block. So she heads to a lakeside community to refill her creative well. Only while she’s there strange things begin to happen: Paige speaks to a woman who she swears is transparent, and everyone in town dresses as if it’s Halloween. Not only that, but there’s a very mysterious (and attractive) man who claims to hunt monsters. As if that’s not weird enough, when Paige’s ex-husband winds up dead, she becomes the primary suspect in his murder. Can Paige write another book, figure out the mystery surrounding Willow Lake, and also prove her innocence? Or will all her dreams go up in flames? Amazon KU

SEARED (FAIREST OF THEM ALL BOOK 3) by Harper B Cole, Trisha Linde and Colbie Dunbar

Alpha Lowell is a grumpy wolf shifter. Isolated, independent, and he doesn’t need anyone’s help. Except… he kind of needs some help. In this day and age, as big-city society encroaches on the wild, a lone wolf roaming the woods is more likely to get shot by a hunter—or worse. Lowell needs a pack. And it just so happens that the Dusk Fall pack is accepting new members. And even better, they love his baking enough to pay for it. When omega human Hank and his alpha twin sister Greer are gifted with a wilderness scavenger hunt, they feel obligated to participate, no matter how much they don’t mesh with the woods. Things go exactly as you would expect for a couple city slickers without any experience with the outdoors. Hungry, tired, and lost, they stumble on a cabin filled with the most delicious scent. Pies of every flavor! Surely it wouldn’t hurt to take a bite…When Lowell comes home to find a whole batch of pies ruined, he demands the twins make things right. It’s a good thing Hank knows his way around a kitchen. Alone all night with a sexy omega makes Lowell’s temperature rise, and it’s not only the oven that gets hot. There’s no question they have great chemistry, but is this bitter wolf sweet enough? Or will their attempt at a relationship fall flat? Amazon KU

WHILE YOU WERE SPELLBOUND: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (WITCHING HOUR BOOK 6) by Christine Zane Thomas

Constance has her mother back, but it came at a high price. Her familiar lied to her. Her grandmother’s gone. And her boyfriend has given her space—space she isn’t sure she needs. She concedes by taking her first official mission for the Faction, hoping to solve a few questions of her own: Where is Morgana? Can she help her mother recover her memory? And will they ever be safe? While she’s gone, there’s a string of mysterious crimes in Creel Creek, ultimately leading to a botched burglary and a murder. The perpetrators of which share the same curious trait—they don’t remember committing these crimes. Dave needs help. But will the mysteries bring them closer together or push them farther apart? Amazon KU

SLAY (FUSE BOOK 4) by E L Todd

The events of Anastille have unfolded in the most unexpected ways, and with the odds stacked against them, victory is merely a hope. But our heroes will do what they can to free the imprisoned dragons, to overthrow King Lux from his throne, and heal the divided factions of a war-torn country. Amazon KU

ZANE (LORDS OF OTHERWORLD BOOK 2) by Stella Rainbow

Zane – When I launched the knife to stop the warlock aiding the enemy’s escape, it took me a moment too long to realize the man I’d killed was my mate. When I met Wren again in Otherworld and he thanked me for killing him, I realized how deep his pain ran. I’d never been the kind of person someone went to for comfort, but could I be that for my mate without messing everything up? Wren – The day a warrior with beautiful gray-green eyes stuck a knife in my neck was the best day of my life. Until I realized my beautiful savior was my mate. Unable to speak without having a panic attack, Zane’s care and accommodation of my limitations left me in awe. Between texting and sharing notes, I found myself letting my guard down around them. But with my past haunting me at every turn, could I be the mate Zane deserved? Amazon KU

THE QUEEN WITH NO NAME by JJ Mackenzie

She was born to be a queen, yet she’s nothing more than a political pawn. With no name and no place to call her own, she’s doing her best to hold on to the only thing that belongs to her and her alone—her soul. A difficult task, given that she was kept alive for the sole purpose of being given to the formidable King Rowan of Northrend to fulfill the treaty signed by the three kingdoms of Greatland long before she was born. She must bear his heirs in the hopes of keeping the delicate peace that continually lies on the precipice of collapse. What she doesn’t know is that she’s not just the key to peace—she’s the key to war. King Rowan’s entire life has been spent protecting his beloved kingdom and people. All he wishes for is an unassuming wife to bear his heirs and leave him unaffected. But the princess with no name haunts him with her beauty and unyielding spirit. Torn between breaking her and loving her, he puts his kingdom at risk each passing day he goes without a legitimate heir. But there are more than hearts and souls on the line; danger lurks around every corner. Threats from within and without Northrend make it difficult to know who they can trust. The paramount question is, can they trust each other? Will the king finally name his queen, or will she tear his world apart? Her names comes with a price. Who will pay it? Amazon KU

REJECTED FAE (HATE TO LOVE FAE BOOK 1) by JL Wilder

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

Fae want my blood. Shifters want my body. Either way I’m ruined. My ex rejected me cause it turns out I’m part wolf. I’m an anomaly that shouldn’t exist. Fae never shift. Now my ex and his host of fae are hunting for my blood. When I met three shifter brothers, The last thing I wanted to do was give myself to them. If they found out I was part fae, they’d probably kill me. But the bear protects me, the wolf knows my soul, and the dragon fills me with heat. Worth the risk? I think so….Except, they want me to be their official mate. To have an imprinting ceremony for all their pack to see. I have to tell them the truth, before anyone else exposes me. Will they look at me as their mate, once they realize what I am? Amazon KU

PRIDE (THE DAMNING BOOK 5) by Katie May

One of my mates is more beast than man. Another is on a suicide mission. Oh, and I’m engaged to someone I consider a brother. What else could possibly go wrong? Famous last words. After returning to the kings after completing the latest trial, my mates and I thought we might actually be able to take our next step in overthrowing them. Boy, were we wrong. Lupe has gone insane after he felt me die, Devlin is determined to seek revenge on Aaliyah who he deems responsible, and Ryland’s father is imprisoned for helping my people. To put the final nail in the coffin, I’m engaged to Axel—batshit crazy Axel with a penchant for sharp machetes. Our newest mission? Save Lupe, find Devlin, meet up with the missing members of the resistance, kill the kings, and then finally, finally stop Aaliyah. Easy peasy. But when our search leads us deep into the Forest of Monsters and Beasts, we discover that this journey might not be as straightforward as it seems. Dangerous forces are at play, and we’re nothing but pawns on a game board. The thing is… I’m not a piece to be played, an instrument to be strummed, a joker to be laughed at. I’m the kingdom’s assassin, the Liberator, and it’s about time they remembered that. The streets will be painted red with blood before I allow the kings or my deranged sister to hurt another one of my mates again. But what if the cost of their protection…is my own morality? Just what am I willing to give up for love? AmazonKU

NO SURRENDER: BADLANDS BOOK 5 by Morgan Brice

Psychic medium Simon Kincaide and sexy homicide detective Vic D’Amato met hunting a supernatural serial killer. Since then, Simon has become a police consultant on cases involving the paranormal, and Vic has gotten over his doubts about Simon’s abilities being real. Along the way, they fell in love and got engaged. But it seems like the danger never ends. Now, the first case Simon and Vic worked together comes back to haunt them as the killer goes to court and all hell breaks loose. The killer has a crazy fan setting curses on key players in the upcoming trial. Ghosts from an old cold case suggest that someone got away with murder. And a supernatural creature attracted to fear and death is using the Grand Strand as its feeding ground. Simon and Vic feel like they’re waging a war on all fronts, but with the stakes so high, there can be No Surrender! No Surrender is a fast-paced thrill ride MM paranormal romance packed with supernatural suspense, haunted tourist attractions, monsters, visions, hot sex, hurt/comfort, loyal friends, wedding planning, found family, ghosts galore, dark magic, and an evolving, established romantic relationship with all the feels.

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FALL OF THE EMBER THRONE (CROWN AND CREST BOOK 3) by Shari L Tapscott and Jake Andrews

After leading an indulgent lifestyle, Prince Lawrence is suddenly poised to ascend the throne, with Lady Clover at his side. Clover’s goal of claiming a crown appears to be moving forward as planned, even though it’s a life she no longer wishes to pursue. She finds herself trapped between responsibility and love, desperately missing the commander who claimed her heart. Meanwhile, Henrik is in Ferradelle, under the rule of a vicious princess who has declared herself queen of the High Vale people. With magic at her side, it seems no one can stop Camellia from taking over all of Caldenbauer. War appears to be inevitable, unless Henrik can discover the root of Camellia’s power and escape the swamp island to deliver the information to the soon-to-be king. The fate of the entire kingdom rests in the commander’s hands, but Camellia will do everything in her power to thwart his plans. And time is running short. As Lawrence’s coronation draws near, so does a royal wedding—one Henrik is determined to stop. Amazon KU

PHASE OF FATE (PHASE MOUNTAIN PACK BOOK 1) by CoraLee June

I was the average daughter. The troublemaker. The side character in my sister’s story. My sister was a Prodigy, endowed with exceptional skills and bonded with a guardian. In a world where all leaders, scientists, and artists are selected and pledged to shifters, she was born for greatness. I was born to live in her shadow. In a moment of rebellion, I trespassed on pack lands and an alpha guardian shifter, Theo, bonded to me. Tragedy makes me reject the pairing. They say I am a Prodigy now—someone special. I think they’re wrong. Theo is protective, overbearing, and gets under my skin. He knows me better than anyone else. It takes everything I have to keep the wall around my heart built up. I refuse to ever trust a shifter. I refuse to fall in love with my rival. But fate comes in phases. Once a nobody, now a hero. Once an enemy, now my forever. Amazon KU

GARGOYLE’S FATE (CURSED ALPHAS BOOK 1) by Hawke Oakley

Humans don’t fall in love with gargoyles. Devereaux is cursed. During the day, he’s a stone gargoyle looming menacingly over the castle fountain. Only at night can he shift into human form and walk the grounds, but he’s not allowed to leave. Monsters must be contained. The only way to break his curse and become human forever is a kiss from his fated mate—but who would ever fall in love with a grotesque gargoyle? Florian lost everything but hope. He’s being kicked out of the orphanage in a week, and then must get a job or sleep in the streets. But with his chronic pain, Florian has few options. Nobody wants to hire a disabled omega. Taking a leap of faith, Florian visits the fountain and wishes for a brighter future. Too bad the only one listening is the terrifying gargoyle with the sapphire eyes…Can true love’s kiss break the curse? Or are Devereaux and Florian doomed to be lost forever? Amazon KU

CLAIMING STARLIGHT: AN APOCALYPSE KEYS STORY by Isoellen

When Sophie’s younger brother Alexi doesn’t return from looking for work with his friends, she fears the worst. Unable to bear the idea that something has happened, she sets out on her own to find her him. Now, everything has gone wrong and she’s alone in the worst part of town–shifter territory.
But the Alpha who comes to her rescue isn’t a hero, and he has no intention of taking her home…Or ever letting her go. Amazon KU

WOLF KING (WOLVES OF THE NIGHT BOOK 1) by Lindsey Devin

Reyna is a virgin, but she’s certainly not innocent. She knows the cutthroat Wolf King ceremony that pits female wolves against each other isn’t about finding a suitable consort for Elias. It’s an indulgent animalistic display of passion and power. However, if she avoids the ceremony, her father’s kingdom will become Elias. It doesn’t mean she will lower herself to his questionable standards. In fact, she’ll go to any lengths to lose, because she already has Griffin, a far superior suitor, waiting for her. Then Reyna is chosen, and her world is thrown upside down. Elias is brutal, untamed, ruthless, and demanding. But that’s not what scares her the most—it’s their undeniable attraction. If Reyna is to survive the savage wolf court and Elias attentions, she must protect her heart at all costs. Long enough for Griffin to launch a rescue party, and for her to live through the battle she knows is coming. Amazon KU

HERRINGBONE HEXES: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (WANDA’S WITCHERY) (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 16) by J R Rain and H P Mallory

When Lorcan and I fail to dissolve the blood bond yet again (this time quite an embarrassing one), I’m at my wit’s end. The last thing I need is my cantankerous cat delivering a wax-sealed letter that I’m worried might be from my mother. But once I open the letter, I realize it’s an invitation to a witch assembly sent from High Witch, Scarlett Velardi. The only snag? In order to attend, I’ll need to form my own coven. Forming my own coven aside, I quickly realize the only reason Scarlett’s invited me to this assembly is to allow me the chance to take on my mother, who has me on her hit list. As I learn more about the situation between my mother and Scarlett, I soon realize there’s a truth even I don’t know—something so big and horrible, everyone who knows it has been bound by Mother never to speak a word of it. Now, if there’s one thing Wanda Depraysie dislikes, it’s a secret I’m not in on. So, I’ll do everything in my power to unravel my mother’s mystery in the hopes that I’ll be able to bring her down. Once and for good. Amazon KU

SOMETHING WICKED by Eden Winters

Piers Adams never knew his parents or birthplace. All he wants from his mundane life is a better apartment and fewer working hours serving drinks at a club in Asheville, North Carolina. Sure, weirdness happens around him occasionally. Coincidences, right? He can’t possibly wish things into existence. After all, he’s only human. Maybe. It’s hard living down to a nickname like Wicked, but Prince Wycke Bertillian of the magical realm tries. He enjoys his lack of responsibilities until he’s coerced into a clandestine mission: find an evil sorceress’s hidden son in the human realm. A chance encounter awakens magical potential beyond what either realm has seen before. Barely managing his own life doesn’t qualify Wycke to guide a novice sorcerer with infinite magic and zero self-preservation skills. Unfortunately, it’s Wycke or nothing standing between Piers and those who’d take Piers’ magic for themselves—magic powerful enough to rule two realms. Piers and Wycke had better get their act together. Their lives and the fate of the human and magical worlds rests in their highly incompetent hands. Amazon KU

OPERATION WOLF RESCUE by Zoe Chant

Four puppies (one of them his lost nephew… but which?) Three days trapped in a motel with his oblivious fated mate. One bed. When someone on the mountain wants to surrender a pack of wolf-hybrid pups, animal rescue volunteer Pearl Nguyen throws some puppy chow and her biggest crate into the back of her station wagon, and she’s on her way. She can handle four wolf-hybrid puppies, even if she was only expecting three, but she didn’t expect the storm, and she definitely didn’t expect Cassidy Madsen. Cassidy Madsen, six feet of tough cowboy wolf shifter, only wants one thing: to find his lost nephew and to get him home safe. Then he lays eyes on Pearl, his fated mate, his one and only, and suddenly everything is much more complicated. Stranded in a motel with a pack of adorable puppies and only one bed during the storm of the century, Pearl’s losing her heart faster than she ever imagined possible. Cassidy has to figure out how to tell her they were made for each other and that he and one of her rescue pups are wolf shifters without sending her screaming into the night. Can Cassidy convince her that she belongs with him, and will he ever figure out which puppy is actually his nephew? Amazon KU

WOLF DENIED (ENSNARED BY THE PACK BOOK 2) by Tessa Cole

I must break this unbreakable bond… no matter the cost. The last thing I want is surly Knox taking our accidental mate-bond out on me. It’s not like I asked to be bonded to the one man who wants nothing to do with me. But he won’t even talk to me and the aching emptiness of his rejection is eating away at my soul. Why couldn’t I have bonded to his brother, Bishop? He’s kind and sweet and there’s something between us. I can feel it every time our eyes meet. But I can’t do more than look. Sleeping with my bond-mate’s brother can only end badly. For us all. Especially not now when we’ve found the one slim chance to break this cursed bond. A slim chance I’m willing to stake our lives on. Even if it means traveling through a treacherous wasteland, fighting off dangerous monsters, and casting a spell that could kill us. I can’t fight this mate-bond forever and soon I’ll give in to the torturous desire. The spell is my only hope…Because there are some things worse than death. AmazonKU

MOONLIGHT ACADEMY: THE MYSTERIOUS BOYFRIEND by Wendy Rathbone

Calen meets the alpha of his dreams. But after their first encounter, the alpha ghosts him. Two months later, the alpha wants to meet again. His behavior remains mysterious, but Calen cannot deny their connection is on fire. His wolf insists they’ve met their mate. Vash has a secret. His family lives by old pack law. To save his family’s honor for a major crime against an enemy pack, he lives indentured to another alpha, serving as a tribute, and his life is completely controlled. He is not allowed to ever take a mate. But when he meets Calen, honoring old pack law comes into question for him and he is compelled to be with Calen above all else. Will the alpha who controls Vash ever let him go? Can Calen and Vash find a way to ever be together? Amazon KU

LOVED BY THE ALPHA (COHEN PASS SHIFTERS BOOK 1) by Anne Rainey

Mary lost everything after the sudden death of her sister. Sarah was all the family she had left. Heading off to a cabin in the woods was supposed to give her time to mourn in peace. She didn’t expect to meet Boone Hawke. He’s quiet and intense and way too dominating for her taste. So, why then is she lusting after the dark-haired loner? His gruff attitude ignites something deep inside of Mary. When he reveals that she’s his mate, that their fates are intertwined, Mary does the only thing she can and offers to call the poor guy a shrink. Too bad the cute ones are always crazy. The instant Boone catches Mary’s scent, he knows the truth. She belongs to him. As alpha of his pack he’s expected to take one of his own kind as his mate, making the pack stronger. And bringing a human into his world? Yeah, that’s a shit plan. But the longer he spends in Mary’s company the harder it is to resist her innocent allure. Unfortunately she thinks he’s a lunatic. When the sweet and gentle approach doesn’t work, Boone drops the act and unleashes the animal in him. Amazon

HEIR APPARENT’S REJECTED MATE (THE FIVE PACKS BOOK 2) by Cate C Wells

He rejected me for “reasons.” Too bad for him. No take backs. Rosie – Fate made a huge mistake when she mated me to Cadoc Collins. He’s the heir apparent. I’m a scavenger. My people are so low in this pack, we don’t even rank. I should have known better, but for one night, I let myself forget the facts of life in Moon Lake. Cadoc Collins might be powerless to resist me, but he’s not going to claim me, either. A pink line on a stick makes it a much bigger problem than my bruised heart. I’m eighteen, knocked up, and publicly rejected by the future alpha. And this baby in my belly? It might as well be a target on my back. Lucky for me I’m a scavenger. My kind are good at finding things, but we’re great at getting lost. Cadoc – The fate of Moon Lake rests on my shoulders. I can’t claim the scavenger female. The pack is on the verge of a revolt, and a mating so controversial could push our warring factions into open conflict. All I need is time. I’ll do what’s expected of me as our future leader, and when the politics are sorted, I’ll do right by the odd little scavenger. I’m the heir apparent. She’ll be there when I’m ready. Right? Amazon KU

WOLF UNLEASHED (GUARDIAN WOLVES BOOK 3) by Julie K Cohen

Maddox is missing, the alphas of three packs don’t want a human in their midst, and Alyssa’s more convinced than ever that she’s part shifter… except she has no proof. Nothing about her is shifter. Tell that to the WSSO which has developed a special interest in Alyssa and her three loves. Can Rafe’s, Tiernan’s, and Maddox’s love for Alyssa be enough to save her from the demons of her past?

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REDEEMED (SOULMATES BOOK 3) by Liv Rancourt

Trajan has been given one command: kill Connor. Connor has only one objective: stay alive. David has a single desire: save them both. When Connor crosses Trajan’s maker, the results are deadly. Trajan is instructed to kill his lover, and it’s impossible for a vampire to disobey the one who made him. Impossible. The lovers are on the run, relying on their unique skills to survive. Connor has the authority of the Elites and David possesses the power of an alpha wolf. And Trajan? He’s got his vampire heritage…if he can learn how to use it. But he needs to figure things out quickly, or his life – and Connor’s – will be forfeit. Amazon KU

CORRUPTION (NEON BOOK 2) by Allyson Lindt

VS Note: Werewolves.

For the first time in my life, I know where I came from, and I can embrace my heritage. But the price on my head has grown, and those closest to me are in danger as well. Freyr will never forgive me if something happens to Fenrir. I don’t blame him–I won’t be able to forgive myself if I lose either of them. Amazon Kobo

RISE OF A REBEL (NIGHTFLY BOOK 2) by Christine Schulz

A life for a life. That’s the deal I made with my father to save my best friend from the poisonous magic about to kill him. With Davian Grymes brought to justice, I thought the memory-warping torture caused by Bliss would finally end. Unlucky for me, this disturbing nightmare is only just beginning. My father is convinced a teenager named Colton Meyers has the power to destroy my family and take down NightFly Technologies. My payment for Ryker’s life is to go against everything I believe in to make sure that never happens. Unfortunately, killing seemingly innocent kids isn’t a skill I want to add to my list. What exactly is so special about Colton’s magic that my lunatic father feels so threatened by it? Now it’s my life on the line as I risk everything to save the boy from certain death. No one enjoys dealing with family drama, but this is taking things to the extreme. AmazonKU

THE AGE OF INNO-SCENTS: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (A NORA BLACK MIDLIFE PSYCHIC MYSTERY BOOK 6) by Renee George

VS Note: A re-release “with additional content added”

My name is Nora Black, and I’m proof-positive that life past fifty just keeps getting better. I have great friends, own my own business, and I have a wonderful man in my life who loves me, crow’s feet and all. For my BFF Gilly’s birthday, we are heading to an 80s-themed mystery weekend set in an old high school, and I’m looking forward to big shoulder pads and even bigger hair. The fact that my guy Ezra looks great in tight jeans doesn’t hurt one bit, either. But when my scratch-n-sniff psychic gift acts up, and it sniffs out an actual murderous plot, our fun outing takes a totally deadly turn. My scent-o-rama is spazzing out to the max! The clues are in the past, and we’re racing against the clock to turn back time. But with my nose for clues and a little luck, hopefully, we can find a killer before schools out for murder. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

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VS: THe next book in my STAR CRUISE backlist is STAR CRUISE TIME LOOP…

STAR CRUISE TIME LOOP

VS Note: I always wanted to write a Groundhog Day style story because I love them and here it is!

Raelyn Cantorini, senior stewardess on the interstellar cruise ship Nebula Zephyr thinks the alien artifact she bought on the last planet the ship visited was just a pretty glass orb…until her pet Eyn knocked the ornament off a table, shattering it and sending her into an infinitely repeating time loop. Stuck reliving the same day over and over, Raelyn has only hours to try to save the ship and everyone on board from dying in a terrible catastrophe. As she tries to solve the mystery of what happens to the ship right before midnight each time the day repeats, Raelyn meets Kev Gordonn, the former Special Forces soldier turned actor and finds herself falling in love with him. Each time the day repeats, she learns more about him while he has no memory of her. Can she persuade him they’ve met before? Will he trust her enough to help stop the Nebula Zephyr’s destruction? And if they do save the ship, will that reset time for Raelyn? This is a lightly edited rerelease of my novella from the Pets in Space 6 anthology. No new material has been added.

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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’.

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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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Apr 23 2022

Just Like You Weekend Writing Warriors

Sharing from my second scifi romance gladiator novel RENNYR.

The excerpt: Rennyr’s in solitary confinement in “the pit” for refusing to fight again after the death match (where he did manage to save a number of lives, at least temporarily). May be edited from published edition. Follows on directly from where I stopped last week. Gibbz is explaining his past, when he’d made it to the elite gladiator leagues in the Five Systems and why he’s helping Rennyr.

“First time I was in the imperial arena, just my luck it was a death match day and I was the designated easy meat to let a younger guy shine. I wasn’t going down easy so two of his buddies were sent in to help him. That’s when the Death Dealer saved my life. He was going across the sand to rejoin his own team and he took a detour to help me. Took out all three of those bastards as easy as you please, didn’t even break a sweat, didn’t say a word, just moved on and left me on the sand for the medics. We wasn’t from the same House, you see. I never fought again, tried to hang on as a trainer after my injuries healed but no one knew me and eventually I ended up back here. I give Westklin credit, he does hire ex-fighters. Course the job is nothing to brag about but hey, it’s credits and keeps me in the arenas.”

“I don’t understand though, how another man saving your life means you feel you have to help me,” Rennyr said. “I’m grateful but—”

Voice lowered as if sharing a secret, the other said, “The Death Dealer is like you. One of your kind. Never saw anyone else like him till the day I laid eyes on you.”

Heart beating faster, Rennyr could only stutter. “Like—like me? A Badari?” Could there be another pack brother out here? The Khagrish security guards had smuggled him out and sold him easily enough apparently so perhaps it had been done before.

“Never heard the term before. He was as big as you and he’s got those claws and the big fucking fangs that come and go, and word is he heals like magic. Just like you did. It’s what makes him so hard to kill. You guys could be brothers.”

VS: So of course Rennyr is full of questions, which we’ll get to next week.

RENNYR (BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK 2) by Veronica Scott

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Apr 22 2022

Six More TITANIC-Related Books

NOTE: This post first appeared in the Roswell Daily Record.

April is always the month of the Titanic to me, having had a lifelong fascination with the tragic sinking. This year marks the 110^th anniversary of the event but interest in everything to do with the Titanic continues on in the world. I thought I’d mention a few of the new and new-to-me books I’ve read on the subject recently.

The Second Mrs. Astor: A Heartbreaking Historical Novel of the Titanic by New York Times Best Selling author Shana Abe certainly lived up to its title and was extremely well done. The author did copious amounts of research, which I always applaud, and I found myself immediately immersed in the era. Although the events of the Titanic occurred in 1912, which was after the official ‘Gilded Era’ ended, much remained the same in the upper echelons of New York high society where the incredibly rich John Jacob Astor moved. I found myself wanting to go watch the TV series about that era after reading the book. Although obviously I’d always known the sad story of the tycoon and his 30 years younger, teenage (really) pregnant second wife – she survived, he did not – the couple had never really interested me much. Ms. Abe’s book changed that. The author did an excellent job in making the newlyweds seem ‘real’ to me (and their poor dog too) and her depiction of the actual Titanic sinking and the aftermath for the widow was riveting and had much to ponder. Margaret Brown, the famously unsinkable Molly, also appears in the novel as she was actually a close friend. (She was never called Molly in real life and evidently didn’t appreciate the unsinkable title.) The book ends when Mrs. Astor’s baby is quite young, so I was inspired to find out what the rest of her life was like.

I moved on to Shadow of the Titanic, Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived by Andrew Wilson. The book was published in 2012 but somehow I’d never run across it before. The author laid out the rest of the widow’s life and it was quite sad. She made a lot of poor choices and life decisions. In fact, a number of the survivors profiled here had quite sad lives. Two things come to mind for me – surviving something so huge as the Titanic’s sinking would be a massive thing to deal with psychologically and especially in an era before modern tools and methods of psychology existed, much less understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The second point is that these dramatic, sad lives were probably more interesting to include in the book than the tales of those who actually did okay. To be fair to the author, he did include a few stories of those who did fine for the rest of their lives.

I had mixed emotions on this book. The author seemed to want to include every single fact he found on some survivors, which made for unpleasant reading in a few cases. He also committed the ‘sin’ in my opinion of a nonfiction book, by telling the reader what certain people were thinking when he could not possibly know those thoughts. There was at least one instance where the author provided what he imagined to be the thoughts of a person about to commit suicide. Really?

On the other hand, the author did supply details even a Titanic-obsessed person like myself didn’t know before. He also gave interesting insights into the 1950’s movies made about Titanic, which I enjoyed. And who knew there was a feud between the last two survivors before they passed away as two extremely elderly ladies! One had only been a baby at the time of the sinking so actually had no memories of the event and the other was an older child in 1912 with her own memories to share.

In the past few years there have been a number of other novels published, using the Titanic sinking as background. Luck of the Titanic by NYT Best Selling author Stacey Lee explores the issues surrounding Asians and other POC in society at the time and on the Titanic in particular, as her main characters are a pair of Chinese acrobats. The brother and sister were seeking a better life in the United States, as so many hopefuls on the ship were doing, and of course it all ended in the icy waters of the Atlantic.

The Breath Between Waves by Charlotte Anne Hamilton featured a young woman forced to travel to New York with her parents, leaving behind everything she cares about in Scotland. During the voyage she falls in love with the woman sharing her cabin and they have many adventures doing daring things aboard the ship. The events of the sinking serve as a catalyst to help Penelope, the heroine, understand what’s important in life and how she wants to live going forward. I enjoyed the book quite a bit.

Depths of Time by Lori Fayre is a well-researched time travel romance, involving a Titanic-obsessed marine archaeologist whose great grandmother had been a survivor of the sinking. Through an “anomaly” (oh those convenient happenings in scifi time travel!) he arrives on the ship a few days before the sinking, meets his ancestor and also falls in love with Quinton, a First Class passenger destined to die. Our hero tries to prevent the sinking. Regular readers of science fiction will know how that effort turns out – no surprise, the ship still meets its appointed fate. But what about Quinton? No spoilers from me but as one reviewer put it, “love conquers time in this book”. The book does make a reader ponder what they would do if they were suddenly plunked down on the deck of the Titanic a few days before the ship sank.

And of course I’ve written my own take on the Titanic sinking with Wreck of the Nebula Dream, set in the far future aboard an interstellar luxury cruise ship on its maiden voyage. There aren’t enough lifeboats, the ship is going too fast through dangerous territory…and a small group of passengers makes a desperate attempt to survive and escape. Note it is a romance, so there’s a Happy Ever After ending, but getting there includes a lot of action and adventure.

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Wishing you many hours of happy reading, whichever books you choose to delve into!

Apr 20 2022

New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 20

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).

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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DEFENDED BY THE ALIEN GLADIATOR (WARRIOR MATES OF ZIVON BOOK 4) by Presley Hall

He’s the most fearsome gladiator on this alien planet. And I’m meant to be his prize. I shouldn’t even be here. Somehow, I’ve gone from living an ordinary life back on Earth to being offered up as a reward to the victor of an alien death match on a planet called Teneca. And when the massive warrior with two-toned eyes strides out into the arena, cold fear fills me. Sure, he might be more gorgeous than any man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also a brutal fighter, and there’s a coldness to his expression that makes me think he stopped feeling emotions a long time ago. I’m terrified of what he’ll do to me if he wins me… until the strangest thing happens. He tries to rescue me instead. But when our escape attempt fails, can this savage alien gladiator truly keep me safe? Can he protect me from our captors? And more importantly, can he protect me from himself? Amazon KU

HAVEN: ALIEN SURROGATE AGENCY BOOK 2 by Tasha Black

Kai needs a child, an heir for his fortune. But from the moment the big Maltaffian lays eyes on his intended surrogate, he instantly feels an insatiable hunger only she can assuage. If the impatient little Terran wasn’t so anxious to hurry along their conception, maybe he could make her realize she needs him too. Haven never expected to be a surrogate for an alien, but she’s always up for an adventure. When her best friend decides to volunteer with the top-secret fertility clinic, Haven jumps in right alongside her, with both feet. Though she might be a bit of a party girl right now, she knows she might be glad one day that she took the once-in-a-lifetime chance to restore her fertility. And the free vacation and cash bonus will be the icing on the cake. Then she meets Kai. At first, she’s happy to ogle the mouth-wateringly beautiful Maltaffian male, and secretly very pleased to learn that they’ll be making his baby the old-fashioned way. But then out of nowhere, he becomes wildly possessive, snarling at anyone who comes near her, making crazy statements about sharing his fortune and his fancy life with her, and swearing he’ll never let her go back to Terra-58 where he can’t protect her.
And that’s when things at the Midsummer Fertility Center start to get weird.

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BLOWN AWAY (CYBORG FORCE BOOK 1) by Cara Bristol

Breeze O’Day – Windswept, sandblasted Sajave isn’t every astrogeologist’s dream assignment, but it’s been my safe zone from a dangerous past, and now I’m about to announce a game-changing discovery. But on the way to finalize my research, my hovercraft gets caught in a violent sandstorm and crashes. Unfortunately, my rescuer is Tack Grayson, an ill-mannered, bad-tempered mammoth of a man who’s made it perfectly clear saving me is a huge imposition. Well, no worries. I’ll soon be on my way to finish my top secret project, and our paths need never cross again. Tack Grayson – If I had wanted company, I wouldn’t be living in a cabin hundreds of miles from nowhere. But I’m a cyborg with C-Force and rescuing people is what I do, even if they are idiots who should know better than to venture out in a sandstorm. Now I’m stuck with Breeze O’Day until this storm blows over. But as I learn more about Breeze and her research, I begin to worry our association won’t end anytime soon. She’s in danger. Serious danger, and she’s going to need my help.

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AN ALIEN SPARK (SOLDIERS OF SAEDO BOOK 6) by Calla Zae

After being rescued from a horrific abduction, Nina finds her niche as a yoga instructor for aliens on a new planet. She can’t help her attraction to the impressive soldier who rescued her. But every time he sees her, pain and repulsion splash across his face. That’s not the kind of reaction a girl hopes for in a love interest. So she confronts him and discovers that fate has linked them together in unimaginable ways. As an elite soldier with a rare illness, Zeycott doesn’t want to attach himself to anyone or anything. Nina changes everything by igniting an unusual spark that trembles his body awake. But being with her comes with a dire price. Is Nina his salvation or is she the catalyst that will kill him? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

THE MEMORY LIBRARIAN AND OTHER STORIES OF DIRTY COMPUTER by Janelle Monae and Various

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

Whoever controls our memories controls the future. Janelle Monáe and an incredible array of talented collaborating creators have written a collection of tales comprising the bold vision and powerful themes that have made Monáe such a compelling and celebrated storyteller. Dirty Computer introduced a world in which thoughts—as a means of self-conception—could be controlled or erased by a select few. And whether human, A.I., or other, your life and sentience was dictated by those who’d convinced themselves they had the right to decide your fate. That was until Jane 57821 decided to remember and break free. Expanding from that mythos, these stories fully explore what it’s like to live in such a totalitarian existence…and what it takes to get out of it. Building off the traditions of speculative writers such as Octavia Butler, Ted Chiang, Becky Chambers, and Nnedi Okorafor—and filled with the artistic genius and powerful themes that have made Monáe a worldwide icon in the first place—The Memory Librarian serves readers tales grounded in the human trials of identity expression, technology, and love, but also reaching through to the worlds of memory and time within, and the stakes and power that exists there. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

HEART OF A NAGA: SCIFI MONSTER ROMANCE (MONSTER HEARTS) by Cara Wylde

I’ve traveled the world, put distance between me and my past, never spent too much time in one place. When the father who abandoned me reaches out and tells me I’m the only one who can help him with a top-secret project, I don’t hesitate. All I’ve ever wanted was for him to see me; that’s why I became a scientist. In the IMRA research labs, they study alien monsters. I’ve been passionate about snakes since I was a kid, so I’m used to being around the cold-blooded reptiles. But when Dad shows me his test subject, the temptation to run is overwhelming. This isn’t just an alien snake. It’s a gold-skinned naga! Sixteen feet long tail, shimmering scales, deep, intelligent eyes. And venomous beyond belief! He’s already killed one lab assistant, and if I don’t turn out to be the snake whisperer I think I am, I’m next. Amazon KU

CHARMED BY THE FIRE DRAGON (PLANET PROTECTORS BOOK 5) by Juniper Kerry

Evie – There’s an assassin after me, and that’s the least of my problems. The main one, the big, stinking, giant problem I’m facing is the super gorgeous alien with the growly voice who keeps grabbing me and kissing me. Whess is a hunk, there’s no getting past it, but he’s also slept with every woman this side of F’Reit Prime, and the last thing I need is to fall for someone like that. I have to keep my wits about me, especially since we’re trying to solve the mystery of a poisoned forest. You would think it would be easy to keep my hands to myself, but Whess… he brings out the worst of my bad decision-making powers. Whess – I love women, but I always keep them at a distance. My true nature, my ability to shift, is not something I am willing to share with anyone, aside from my brothers. Dragons are nothing if not solitary… at least, we were, before my brothers fell in love and started breeding. Despite the secrets I keep, I have never lacked for partners to warm my bed. But lately, I find that the women I used to enjoy are not enough. Instead, I find myself daydreaming about a spritely, clumsy little creature—a human female named Evie. She is supposed to be here to help me solve the mystery of the forest, but I confess, I find myself endlessly distracted by her presence. I have a mission to fulfill, and she is getting in the way. So why can I not stop myself from dragging her into the darkest corners of the castle and kissing her breathless? Amazon KU

INTO THE BLACK: TALES FROM THE CASSIDYVERSE BOOK 1 (THE CASSIDY CHRONICLES) by Adam Gaffen

Kendra Cassidy’s dream was to drag humanity to the stars. Along the way she invested her fortune, her sweat, and her blood to make the Terran Federation real. But she wasn’t the only one; her crew struggled alongside her to bring it to life. These are their stories: In “Recruiting Kendra, “ a younger Kendra learns first-hand what it takes to turn an actress into an assassin. In “A Dream Made Flesh,” Diana, an AI and a leader of the Federation, wonders what it might be like to be human. In “When ‘cats Fly,” Daniela is challenged to solve the problem of making a space fighter suitable for cat-sized sentients. In “Murder on the Missouri,” a cadet is murdered, Alyssa calls in the only human who can solve the case. In “Hell Hath No Fury,” A jealous, vengeful Admiral discovers that Ashley is the wrong Captain to exile to the frontier. In “The Martian Gambit,” Mikall and the crew of the TFS Nike face a last-gasp attempt to overthrow the Terran Federation. And in “Thrown For A Loop,” a story that spans centuries, Kendra and her wife, Aiyana, confront a threat to all of space and time. In all, eleven tales of bravery, love, creativity, and…staplers? Amazon

AMBER’S DISCOVERY (INTERGALACTIC WARRIORS BOOK 1) by Mara Jaye

Ordinarily, opening my front door to two super hot men would be the main event of my life.
It’s not. Nowhere near close. The hunky Men in Black types are here only because a smaller ship hovered over my farm during a much larger alien abduction event. The flying saucer dropped their cargo and took off, then the men of my dreams showed up. Now, both say I’m their bondmate and want to keep me safe from the alien kidnappers. Men like them are absolutely my fantasy but I’m not sure how they can protect anyone at all when abductions are happening all over Earth. I trust and adore them, but there are limits to what they can do, aren’t there? Amazon KU

AMIR (FORBIDDEN MATES OF THE ARDUN ROYAL GUARD) by Ami Wright

Zara is on a girls’ vacation with her friends when she’s snatched out of the crowd at the closing ceremony of the gladiator games. She’s rescued by Amir, the champion gladiator. She is instantly drawn to his athletic body and kind nature, but he’s not looking for a mate. As political tensions rise, can her alien bodyguard keep her safe? Forced together for her protection, their powerful attraction makes her long for what she can’t have. Can she guard her heart? Or is it already lost to her knight in shining armor? Amir is about to be crowned champion of the annual gladiator games. He’s one step away from being appointed as a royal guard in the shahra’s household. It’s a prestigious prize he’s worked his whole life to achieve. Only unmated Ardun are eligible for the royal guards. So falling in love would spell disaster. His monarch charges him with protecting the beautiful human female. Her tantalizing smell enthralls him. Her every action is a temptation. Then the scent of her heat sends him into a rut. Will he risk losing his dream? Amazon KU

HER PIRATE CAPTAIN (HER SPACE PIRATE BOOK 1) by Starla Fleet

Nova – In my world being the younger identical twin sucks. It means being forced to hide. It means being kept as a backup plan should something untoward happen to my elder sibling. Nah, sorry. That life’s not for me. I’m not playing second best to anyone. I’ve been on the run for years, staying a step ahead of the Royals desperate to drag me back to a duty I didn’t choose. Honestly, I didn’t expect to stop. But then I stumble onto a ship with a cry for help that he answers. Captain Archer Black is charisma personified. His confidence and strength, threaten to overwhelm my barriers. It doesn’t help that he’s easy on eyes too. It doesn’t help that my body craves his touch. And now, for the first time in forever, running feels like the last thing I want to do. Archer – My spaceship Hermes is the only home and safe space I’ve know. Stolen from another pirate years ago, the two of us have been to the edge of the galaxy and back. So, when Hermes’s AI memory is stolen leaving the vessel a virtual stranger, I’ll do anything to get it back. That’s when Nova stumbles onto my ship with a bunch of Royals in pursuit. My first instinct should be send her right back out into the void of space. But my senses demand otherwise. They demand I keep her. They whisper that she is mine. And that could very well be my downfall. With the royals on our tale, and a ship that doesn’t have my back, one thing is certain; we’re in for the ride of our lives. Amazon KU

DARK THEORY by Wick Welker

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I thought the concept was interesting.

A robot yearns to remember. A thief struggles to forget. A galaxy on the verge of collapse. On the fringe of a broken civilization, a robot awakens with no memories and only one directive: find his creator. But in the village of Korthe, Beetro finds only radioactive pestilence, famine, and Miree—a tormented thief with dreams of retiring after her final score. Meanwhile, the fiefdom is plunged further into chaos when a new warlord seizes control, recasting serfs as refugees and leaving derelict robot peasants in his wake. With a shared interest in survival, Beetro and Miree team up to pull off an impossible castle heist: steal a single flake of dark matter, the world’s most valuable and mysterious ore. But as they trek through the feudal wasteland in search of answers, they realize the true extent of the chaos surrounding them: the stars are disappearing from the sky and the entire galaxy is unraveling. As he uncovers his origin, Beetro discovers he may be the key to the salvation of the cosmos—or its destruction. Time, space, and loyalty become relative as he learns the real reason he was created. Amazon KU

SPATIAL JUSTICE by M Garnet

Oops, I suppose anyone could kill someone, but can you do it in front of cameras and never leave any trace, no DNA or any dust and that is amazing. The top Officers killed without a trace. Only two agents sent out to investigate. Over nine thousand suspects and the largest spaceship ever built. The odds don’t really seem fair, especially when things keep going wrong and the brilliant Lead Agent has more problems than just finding a killer. Still he has chosen the right assistant in the pretty puzzle worker. She doesn’t stop until she has all the pieces fit together to make an answer. Amazon

ALIEN DESIRE: TAUREAN WARRIORS SERIES by Melody Beckett

VS Note: A re-release

He’s her only hope. She’s his secret desire. Space Force veteran Laila Storey thinks she’s seen it all—until first contact with an insectoid alien race, the Xakul, destroys a fledgling Martian colony. The Xakul’s next target? Earth. Humanity’s only hope is the Taureans, a warrior race who has battled the Xakul and won. Laila must do whatever it takes to save her people, but one particular Taurean warrior proves to be an unwanted distraction. Commander Zac Qu’Rell wants back in the fight, but his last battle with the Xakul left him badly scarred. The only time he feels at peace is when he’s with Laila.
As Zac and Laila work together, temperatures rise, both on and off the battlefield. But there’s no time for love…. is there? Amazon KU

ALIEN SEDUCTION: TAUREAN WARRIORS SERIES by Melody Beckett

Has the galaxy’s biggest player met his match? Sub-Commander T’arq Qu’Ress has a reputation for having a lot of… fun. The flirtatious pilot might seem like the consummate party animal, but the truth is a little more dark. Krystal Storey is the ultimate nerd, and the exact opposite of social butterfly T’arq. She’s more interested in circuits and code than parties, and is terrified of flying. When they are sent on a mission together, they have to face their worst fears… and their deepest desires. Will they survive to admit their love? Or will they meet their end before they even get started? AmazonKU

DRAGON IN THE DARK: KINDRED TALES 43 by Evangeline Anderson

Dr. Iyanna Washington has landed her dream job—as a botanist aboard the Monstrum Mother Ship she will be able to study as many fascinating alien plants as she could ever dream of. But she’s been warned to stay on the Light Side of the ship during her studies. The Dark Side hides Monstrum so big and powerful they would frighten any humans who happened to see them. Dra’vik happens to be one of those that humans must not see. As a Drake Monstrum, he is nine feet tall with horns and scales—naturally he thinks humans would fear him. But when Iyanna gets lost on the Dark Side of the ship, he finds himself drawn to the curvy little Elite with the creamy brown skin. She’s both beautiful and brave and she doesn’t fear his immense size or “devilish” appearance. When the two of them are sent on a secret mission where they must pretend to be Master and pleasure slave, they find themselves drawn even closer together. But danger is in the air. Iyanna has proven to have special abilities and unique talents that are priceless to someone who would be happy to steal her away from the big Drake. And even if Dra’vik manages to save her, there are other obstacles standing in the way of their happiness—specifically the fact that bonding with a Monstrum Drake causes instant pregnancy. Can Dra’vik save Iyanna from the danger that threatens her life? And will Iyanna be willing to bond with the big Drake, despite the unique consequences? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

2022 SCIFI ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS note: Not romance but certainly sounded interesting. I love anthologies!

This anthology is a collection of 13 new science fiction stories written by ten authors in four countries. All are members of the Science Fiction Novelists Facebook group, as are the two professional editors. Be prepared for wonder and amazement, bits of terror, aliens, twisted reality, dystopian dust, whispers of fantasy, hard science, and much more. (…more details of stories on ebook sellers page…) Amazon KU

THE CRUCIBLE KINGDOM by Blair Bancroft

Once upon a time on a planet far, far away, an evil sorcerer cast a curse on the Crucible Kingdom, a curse no one has been able to break. Until, two hundred years later, the current ruler takes drastic action, decreeing that his niece, a recently widowed duchess, must add fresh blood to the kingdom by marrying a starship captain who has fled the crumbling Regulon Empire. The reluctant couple are tasked with securing the kingdom’s future not only by producing an heir to the throne but by finding a way to break the curse. An almost impossible challenge, which is further complicated by clashes between two people who are not only reluctant to wed but are each accustomed to being boss. When the curse strikes, however, the duchess is forced to admit the captain is more than capable in emergencies, yet how can a hard-headed Regulon with no concept of the power of magic know anything about breaking a curse? And then the captain comes up with an idea no one thought of. A solution that turns out to be as dangerous as the curse itself. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

THE KRINAR COVENANT: A KRINAR WORLD NOVEL by Chris Roxboro

VS Note: An ‘expanded’ re-release.

Jerik, owner of several X-Clubs around the North American continent, lives a life of hedonistic pleasures. However, ennui is setting in, and his usual sexual pursuits aren’t as satisfying as they used to be. When he accidentally mows over a high society philanthropist, things begin to change for him. He can’t get the platinum blonde out of his head. Even more frustrating is her lack of interest in him. He’s wealthy, handsome, experienced, and did he mention immortal? Medora just isn’t that into Krinar. Medora Rothchild, born in the lap of luxury, has managed to give her life meaning. She is the Executive Director for Humans with Heart, a foundation that grants the wishes of terminally ill patients. Without any help from the Krinar settlers, thank you very much. While she is surrounded by death, she manages to be a vital and blooming part of Chicago’s high society. An on-again, off-again media darling, Medora accidentally tempts the press when the GQ X-Club owner starts following Medora around town. Unfortunately, his lascivious intentions could jeopardize her humanitarian efforts. Also, she’s a virgin who’s pledged not to give it up until some man puts a ring on it. A man. Not a Krinar. This is the second edition of Krinar Covenant, and has been expanded to novel length for those readers who can’t get enough Krinar love. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

IRON PAWS AND TINKER’S FORGED MARRIAGE (GEARS, COGS AND PUPPY DOGS BOOK 2) by Julie D Revezzo

A year ago, Vesta Bartlett received a rather unusual assignment. Now, as if perfecting her clockwork puppies for Queen Victoria weren’t enough, a surprise invitation to present them to the Texas Republic president makes Vesta question a number of things, including will the president accept the clockwork from a woman? Unsure, she agrees to allow Henry to go along, as her spokesman and husband, regardless of how her father may feel about a fake marriage. But they have bigger problems than her father’s anger when an anti-alchemist group takes issue with her clockwork creations and decide they need to stop Vesta’s work. By any means, no matter how violent. Amazon KU

MATED TO THE DARK ELF (DARK ELVES OF PROTHEKA BOOK 1) by Celeste King

My fate as a woman is to become bed sport. If I’m lucky, I’ll die quickly. The world of Protheka is not kind to the humans who were brought to it. Dark Elves treat us as objects for their basest pleasures. We exist to fulfill their darkest desires. Out of this filthy existence, I come to feel a forbidden emotion. Love. It is dangerous to love in this nightmare world. But I can’t help loving the Archduke Karl Ishiraya who purchased my existence with the wave of his hand. He can do with me as he pleases. Treat me in any way he desires. I am prepared for the pain. I have steeled myself for the suffering. But the one thing he seeks for both him and I may be the hardest to attain and the cruelest to bear in this twisted nightmare world. Happiness. Amazon KU

CLEO’S BARBARIAN (JUNGLE PLANET BARBARIANS BOOK 2) by Snow Morningstar

I expected to find my friend on the jungle planet – I hadn’t expected to find a big hunky green alien – It also happens I’ve got a bad case of mating-fever! What would you do if you had mating-fever? AmazonKU

RAYX (CARNAL PLANET BOOK 1) by Bianca Faye

Raxy: She comes from another planet—another species. This makes no sense. We cannot be fated mates! The way my chest glows blue for her says otherwise. Our women were wiped out in The Great Dividing. I never thought I would find a mate, let alone someone fated to me. I must protect her, even if it costs me my life. Kara: The big blue barbarian alien saved me, but what does he want in return? Putting my trust in another male is the hardest thing to do. Well, apart from simply staying alive on this deadly world. I thought finding my fiance in bed with another woman and losing my job all within 24 hours was bad. Those things have nothing on what happens to me next. Heck, being kidnapped by horrible green aliens isn’t even the worst part of my day … Giant spiders, toxic males, warring rivals, frog-headed monsters, and some very exposing moments with a big, blue alien barbarian with horns. Yeah … things just got a lot worse. Amazon KU

A HEART TO CONQUER by Stein Willard

After a tumultuous period where space pirates and organized crime syndicates ruled supreme, peace has come to the galaxy, thanks to the establishment of an intergalactic alliance that regulated peace and free trade in the sector. But not everyone wants peace, and just as the Alliance finally begins to show promising gains, an ambush brings two women from completely different walks of life together to restore the Alliance’s ideals. Amazon

FRIENDS AND ENEMIES (THE LONG ROLL HOME BOOK 2) by Diana E Anderson

VS Note: I did read book one and enjoyed it and have bought book two. The first one was a bit ‘sweet’ for a dystopian (although for sure bad stuff happens) and the author did a bit too much detailed “this is how you prep” discussion on some topics BUT I enjoyed the characters, their blushfree romance and the book was different. I’m looking forward to reading book two.

Cassie was discharged from the military after being seriously injured when the Humvee in which she was riding was destroyed by an improvised explosive device (IED). Although she was able to walk on her new leg, multiple surgeries left Cassie using an electric wheelchair for mobility while her other leg healed. She was at the airport waiting for her friend and she and her service dog, Petra, sat in one of the airport restaurants watching the people go by. A fellow traveler, Andy Rittenhouse, sat down with her and the two began chatting. Like Cassie, he had also been in the military as a military policeman. Andy had only been out of the military for a few days when he and Cassie met. After he was discharged, with no family and nowhere in particular to go, he picked a spot on the map. By the time he met Cassie, he had already been at the airport for a day. The airline sent his luggage across the country, and he was waiting for it to be returned to him. He and Cassie struck up a conversation and they immediately found they had a lot in common. As they were getting ready to leave the airport – Andy to begin his adventure and Cassie to head home – the power went off suddenly as an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) was unleashed on the United States. Cassie’s electric wheelchair caught fire, cell phones died, and car engines would not start. When an airplane struck the other end of the terminal, Cassie and Andy decided to travel together to get to Cassie’s ranch. They improvised using an airport porter’s cart to carry their belongings and began the long trek home. Amazon KU

DREADFUL FANCIES by Christine Morgan

VS Note: From MARCH 27

Welcome to the world of yesteryear’s world of tomorrow! A world of inventions and intrigues, ingenious science and eldritch sorcery, mechanical marvels and magical mischief, daring exploration and dangerous adventure. A world powered by steam and teslic coils and etheric energies, where paranormalists ply their trade alongside constables and scholars and daffy dilettantes. From the grim and gritty city to the bustling urban metrop … from the hardscrabble life in the factories to the high society of lavish country estates … from the airscrew-propelled platform of a flying industrial complex to the suboceanic travels of a nautilus expedition …Welcome to a darkly delightful tour of Dreadful Fancies. Amazon Apple Books Audiobook on Kobo

THRIVE RAYAS DREAMING (THRIVE COLONY CORPS SPACE ADVENTURES BOOK 4) by Ginger Booth

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

Last-settled of the Diaspora colonies, Rayas was privately funded by California refugees in Mexico. They couldn’t bankroll the immense settler ships that bore a quarter million souls apiece. And the terraformers were long gone. Instead they sent teens, trained en route using an AI, the Dream. This virtual reality teaches every science and technology, quickly. Students also relive Earth history first-hand as a video game. In Renaissance Florence, beat the Black Death and study under Michelangelo. Sail the Caribbean smuggling drugs, or master the ninja arts in feudal Japan. The Dreamers turned out a bit…squirrelly. Ben Acosta hopes to train crews using the Dream, in a new Colony Corp Academy. He offers Sass Collier the opportunity to found the school. They visit Rayas to perform their due diligence. Sass’s Lunar lover Gabe hosts as salesman in chief. The project gives Ben a fresh chance to evaluate Sass’s judgment calls. Because if Luna taught them anything…Rayans lie. What dark secrets lurk within the Dream? Amazon KU

TWO, VARIANT – 4 by Sandra R Neeley

Two has struggled all his life to fit in. His own father didn’t even want him, and walked out on him and his mother. As a result, he’s always believed that if a father isn’t willing to be front and center for his children, then he shouldn’t have them. Being a father is a gift that should be valued above all else. So, imagine his utter shock when he’s told that somewhere out there, he’s got a son. And that son is all alone in this world. The moment he hears the news, everyone and everything else falls to the wayside. He’s going to find his son — now — and nothing will stand in his way. Unfortunately, one of those things that gets left behind in the mad rush, is Shauna. And after being thrown aside this time, she swears it’s the last time. Shauna is living in Alliance, working as an administrative assistant. She’s happy with the exception of one thing. The male she’s set her sights on, fell in love with at first sight, doesn’t seem to feel the same way she does. She was drawn to Two the first time she ever saw the big male. He’s not like the rest. He’s simple, and good, and… happy. Only now, she’s thinking she completely misread Two’s intentions. He’s stood her up before, this was his last chance. She’s done. She deserves someone who wants her as much as she wants them, and obviously Two doesn’t feel that way. Two’s son is out there somewhere alone in a system that despite its good intentions isn’t always able to provide for the kids that have no choice but to depend on it for their very survival. But his life is about to change. There’s a male on the way, and this male will never allow him to be alone, or mistreated again. This male would give his life for him. And he just may have to do that. But Two might not have to fight alone, if he’d just open his eyes and take notice of those around him who are willing to stand with him. Amazon KU

BEAST UNBURDENED (GLADIATORS OF THE VAGABOND BOOK 12) by Robin O’Connor

Abigail – Monsters are real. And so are aliens…The beast was terrifying. Eight-foot tall, covered in green scales with horns that would make a bull jealous. When they threw me into his cell, expecting him to knock me up so they could sell his offspring, the last thing Iexpectedwas to find a gentle giant. Okay, okay, not thatgentle. He did kill a guy and tossed his corpse at my feet the moment we met. Not exactly romantic. But he gives the best cuddles, that counts for something right? Ziame – When the slavers threw a pretty human into my cell I knew I had to act. Everything had been building up to this moment. To break out of this cell. To free my brothers from a fate in the arena. I have to step up. I have to be more than the mindless beast I’ve pretended to be. To save the pretty female I have to be their leader. …and maybe I can convince her to stay by my side while I do it. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

HIS LITTLE DIAMOND (ELEADIAN MATES BOOK 2) by Paige Michaels

Sophie has made the very scary decision to leave her abusive Master. Meeting an Eleadian mate at Club Zoom would mean a second chance at life. Her only option for survival. Ekert knows Sophie is his the moment he spots her on the dance floor where other females are bullying her. He hurries to rescue her from their taunting and whisks her away from the crowd. It quickly becomes apparent that Sophie has never had an easy life. She is battered and broken, emotionally and physically. This doesn’t change the fact that she’s his mate. He will do everything in his power to convince her she is perfect and worthy and ensure she knows how precious she is for the rest of her life. AmazonKU

JINXING THE WARLORD (COLETTI WARLORD SERIES BOOK 15) by Gail Koger

My name is Jinx Tuva. To say my early childhood was rough is putting it mildly. I grew up on the isolated mining world of Cygnus. The population was a whopping three thousand. Loneliness was my constant companion. I dreamed of having friends, meeting new species and traveling the galaxy.
Turns out Fate is one twisted bitch. She granted me my wish. It’s hard to feel lonely while caring for the three feisty, alien children I had rescued. To make things even more fun, a bad-tempered Coletti War Commander has decided I’m his. As if. Okay, he does have a great ass and his kisses are pretty awesome, but bossy doesn’t even begin to describe him. Mallox, the most hunted villain in the galaxy, is doing his level best to take the children from me. My psychic powers are unique, but are they enough to keep the kids safe? Maybe. The only way to guarantee their safety is to mate with Caleb Jones, the sexy War Commander. Amazon

PLANET OF THE ORCS (MATES FOR INTERGALACTIC MONSTERS BOOK 1) by Athena Storm and Tara Starr

The smell of ash and fire got me going, The blood of my foes dripping from my blade was my life, Until Lara’s smile stole my heart. From the moment I laid eyes on her, I knew she was my destiny. Beautiful, a rose growing in the rubble of human cities, She ignites an unquenchable flame in my heart.
And now, I burn for her. Only she is meant to be tribute to the Chief. The most powerful Orc in the world. They say she is not meant for me…But she is mine. Nothing will stand in our way—not even my own tribe. And should anyone challenge my claim? Then their last conversation will be with my axe. Amazon KU

LADY OF THE COLUM by Abelia Sumpter

He may claim to dislike me, perhaps he even hates me, but I see the way his gaze glosses over my lips. Who knew my growing infatuation toward him would become the least of my worries? When I awoke aboard the Imnicus, I remembered nothing. No memory of my life, or of the Imnicus invasion that put me in a coma. Only my name, Margot Arris. Now, I am stuck in a forgotten marriage to the Colum, a union disjointed even before Lavenai attacked. The Colum is withdrawn and hard-hearted. Every interaction pushes me further from him and toward ruminating over every aspect of the invasion. I try to readjust and find fulfillment in the confines of outer space. But the halls of the Imnicus have secrets. When two servants end up with mysterious burns, and another turns up dead, I worry the threat from Lavenai hasn’t left. The answers must lie within my missing memory, but will I untangle a plot deeper than the Imnicus’ shadows? Amazon KU

BRONN: UNCHAINED OMEGAVERSE by Callie Rhodes

They made him into a monster. For years, he was kept underground, his body and mind warped by the cruelest scientists in the beta world. Tested, tortured, and honed into the perfect killing machine, Bronn learned that his survival hinged on the death of others. Now, he’s out of that prison, but that doesn’t mean he’s free. How can he be when redemption is impossible for someone with so much blood on their hands? Only she can turn him back into a man. Gabriella was taught that safety was the path to happiness. But now, her world has been turned upside down, and those who promised to keep her safe are the same ones threatening her life. Just when she thinks she has nowhere left to turn, she finds an unlikely ally…the most dangerous alpha the world has ever seen. Once there were boundaries…but now that their chains are broken, these alphas refused to be contained. AmazonKU

ANGELS FOUND (THE Z-TECH CHRONICLES BOOK 4) by Ryan Southwick

VS Note: Looking back at the description and reviews for book one, I’d say this has romantic elements but is primarily LGBTQ scifi/urban fantasy.

An ancient evil in Anne’s head aims to ruin her tranquil life and end humanity. It must be Tuesday. A house of her own with a white picket fence, complete with a loving partner, Anne Perrin finally has the life of her dreams — including the job she always wanted and a caring family to share it all with. But every Eden has its Pandora’s Box. Anne’s personal heaven is marred by a malevolent presence in her head who, if given a choice, would use her to usher in a dark age, ending humanity as she knows it. The only thing holding it at bay is an unpredictable computer implant in her chest that seems to have its own agenda. Two unexpected visitors turn Anne’s delicate world upside down in completely different ways — one better than she could have ever hoped, one catastrophically terrible — pitting Anne in a nightmare battle against the very people she holds dearest: her family. Amazon Kobo

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VS: SPECIAL ITEMS: 3 RECENTLY RELEASED UKRAINIAN RELIEF ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS GENRES, NOT SFR/F/PNR but I’m fully supporting these charity driven efforts).

HERO DADDIES by Various

100% of the proceeds from this collection will go to UNICEF’s Ukraine appeal. UNICEF has been supporting children affected by the Ukraine conflict for eight years, and in the horrifying light of current events, they need support more than ever before. Hero Daddies is a collection of fun and flirty stories and scenes written by some of your favorite Daddy romance authors. Whether the tales are sweet, sexy, straight, or gay, one thing’s for certain — these growly protective Daddies are HEROES!

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BATTLE OF THE HEART by Various

Make love, not war. Battle of the Heart is a collection of short stories centred around the theme of military and war romances. Can love prevail? 100% of the proceeds of Battle of the Heart will be donated to the Red Cross as part of the Ukraine crisis appeal. Amazon

LOVE WINS by Various

More than 15 contemporary romance authors have joined forces to create this unique collection of stories, covering an assortment of different sub-genres and tropes. LOVE WINS is set to publish on April 21, 2022, with 100% of the proceeds going to World Vision’s Ukrainian Refugee Fund. This organization has people on the ground in the Ukraine and Romania, providing food, shelter, medical aid, and all necessary assistance for the needy, with the focus of making sure children are safe and provided for. Amazon

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GOSSAMER IN THE DARKNESS – A FANTASYLAND NOVELLA by Kristen Ashley

Their engagement was set when they were children. Loren Copeland, the rich and handsome Marquess of Remington, would marry Maxine Dawes, the stunning daughter of the Count of Derryman. It’s a power match. The perfect alliance for each house. However, the Count has been keeping secret a childhood injury that means Maxine can never marry. He’s done this as he searches for a miracle so this marriage can take place. He needs the influence such an alliance would give him, and he’ll stop at nothing to have it. The time has come. There could be no more excuses. No more delays. The marriage has to happen, or the contract will be broken. When all seems lost, the Count finds his miracle: There’s a parallel universe where his daughter has a twin. He must find her, bring her to his world and force her to make the Marquess fall in love with her. And this, he does. Amazon AB

CHASING HER (SAVAGE KINGS BOOK 1) by Milly Taiden

Zoe Creed is the best private investigator around. She’s so good even shifters hire her. But when Roman King walks into her office with a strange case, her instincts scream that she should turn down the job. Not because she can’t do it. Because the man in question is irresistible. Roman is trouble, and she’s fresh – and forever – off the market. Lion shifter and professional philanthropist Roman King cares only cares about his family and making the world a better place. The last thing he needs is to find his mate. But when his beloved little sister is embroiled in a blackmail scheme, he ends up in Zoe Creed’s office. Zoe is not only his mate, she’s also bent on resisting him. Now, Zoe is on Roman’s shortlist of things that matter. His sister’s case isn’t the only mission he’s on. He will win his fated mate’s heart along the way. Convincing her might be harder than tracking down the blackmailers. Amazon KU

FEVERED STAR (BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY BOOK 2) by Rebecca Roanhorse

There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. —Teek saying – The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God’s eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed. How do you live when legends come to life, and the faith you had is rewarded? As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction? Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

DOUBLE VISION (VISTA DE LIRIO MYSTERIES BOOK 1) by Elizabeth Hunter

Desert sunshine casts the darkest shadows. Successful realtor Julia Brooks moves to the quirky neighborhood of Vista de Lirio in the California desert and meets a riotous cast of eccentric characters. But her semi-retirement is spoiled when she finds the body of the neighborhood lothario dead in the kitchen of her brand new listing. Even more complicated? She also meets his ghost.

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CLAIMED ALPHA KINGS (WIND WITCH SERIES BOOK 4) by Gina Manis

My magic is growing every day, and Malaki and Tobias are finally acting like brothers again. Everything is moving fast as the rebellion has begun. Mountainside’s people have finally had enough of the Fire King and his Lords. My visions are taking me everywhere now, and unrest is everywhere. My sister witches are facing their own problems in their homelands, and we all know the finally battle will be in the Fire Realm. To get there, we must save our people. Each of the realms needs a king. One that will fight for the people and give them their freedom. In the heat of war, I must face this issue and claim Mountainside’s first king. My heart tells me it should be both Malaki and Tobias, The Alpha Kings, but Malaki doesn’t want it. He still seeks revenge for his family and the love he lost long ago. He wants his kingdom back in the Water Realm. Can I still show him that his place is with me and Tobias? Or will I lose him completely? AmazonKU

WITCH CURSE (A KITSUNE CHRONICLES STORY BOOK 4) by Lissa Kasey

Kiran was captured and cursed by the fae to keep him from destroying their world. Nick was a child when he was ripped from the mortal realm and found himself trapped in Underhill. Bound together for survival, the duo never expected to escape into the human world. Toby, broken by the change from human to werewolf, finds himself drawn to the fae prince, and his rescued mortal servant. The few remaining fae want the power of a kitsune at their fingertips. With Sebastian out of reach, the scattered courts are scrambling to cage Kiran and use his magic to fuel a resurgence. But Kiran is like all foxes, clever and determined to survive, even if that means binding himself to a broken wolf. Can the trio find a way to unlock and harness the chaotic magic, protect themselves from the fae, and strengthen the bond forming between them? Amazon KU

THE TORTOISE’S RACE (PARANORMAL COUNCIL BOOK 15) by Laura Greenwood

Jax has always loved a thrill, especially when it means getting behind the wheel of her race car. But she’s never found her fated mate. Stefan has a reputation for being ruthless on the track, and his determination to win is unrivalled. When the two of them meet at the opening of a paranormal race track, the two of them find they’ve met their match…in more ways than one. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

DRAGON CYCLONE (AIR DRAGONS BOOK 5) by Charlene Hartnady

It’s been years since he last saw her. Since he inhaled her scent. Since he held her in his arms. Cyclone made some terrible mistakes. Mistakes that cost him the love of his life. He’s lived with regret ever since. Now she’s back. Not only that, she’s on dragon soil and will be staying for the foreseeable future. Cyclone has a real chance to fix things. To win her back. Only, she wants nothing to do with him. Good thing he’s persistent and loves the hunt. Cyclone hurt her a long time ago. He tore her heart out of her chest and ripped it into a million pieces. Angela had to rebuild the organ using reinforced steel. Now it’s like a cold, hard lump in her chest. Her ex can pursue her all he wants. It’s never going to freaking happen. What he doesn’t seem to be able to get through his thick skull is that Angie is not the person she was before. She’s tough as nails. It’s a pity she’s still so attracted to him, though. Her heart might be hard and brittle, but her body is a different story entirely. AmazonKU

WARTS AND ALL: GOBLIN FEAT by Jeanette Lynn

Warthaug doesn’t do change, but being left alone for years to watch over the hearth has warped his perspective. Of all the recent changes upon their burrow, Ru unnerves him the most. The little mouthy witch doesn’t shy away from his cursed hide. The look in her soft brown eyes, it’s as if she sees him, sees beyond the curse. Why should she care for him, an ugly, cursed Hob, an abomination? She must be doffin’ and dogly, crazy. It would explain why she’s so taken with Puhkke, his odd burrow brother. The Hob of a Goblin has never wished for softness, kindness, for someone to look at him the way Ella, as he thinks of her, does his burrowkin. He couldn’t say he’d ever cared if anyone understood him, saw his heart. Until Ru… The hunter of their hearth finds himself coveting a certain curvy witch with a wicked sense of humor. When an odd run-in finds Ru cursed and scrambling for a cure, sending the hearth into an uproar, Thaug is faced with acknowledging the truths right in front of his wart covered face he’s been denying all along. Puhkke’s suggestion to cure his mate is the last thing Ru could have imagined. Could it work? Is she willing to see if it even could? Is Thaug up to play his part in all of it in this wild idea? Worse than sweet ice cream balls threatening to freeze your brain or a bathroom covered in body lotion, Ru is in over her head with this cursed business. The Hob with the secret might just be her only hope. The question is, is Thaug willing to risk what he’s painstakingly worked so hard to keep hidden, buried within his burrow? Amazon

WOLF PRINCESS BOOK 1 by M Guida

I can’t let anyone know my secret. Not even my two hot protectors. I can’t go to the wolf academy. I’m being hunted. And if I don’t watch my step, I’ll end up in a grave next to my parents. Amazon KU

LITTLE TASTE OF NEED (FF MONSTER ROMANCE) (CREATURE CAFE SERIES BOOK 7) by Clio Evans

Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the sexy Naga princess Naomi. Naomi wants someone to let her treat them like royalty, someone she can mesmerize. The Barista introduces Naomi to Ella— a human that is very new to the world of fangs and claws but excited to meet her very own monster. Ella quickly becomes Naomi’s princess, the two of them diving into their relationship. When troubles from the past come around, everyone bands together to stand against their enemies. Even with more and more monsters siding with Lucifer, no one can tear apart two hearts in love. Amazon KU

COWBOY DRAGON’S SPOILED MATE (COWBOY DRAGON’S INN) by Serena Meadows

My goal was to escape my corrupt father. As a dragon shifter, I craved a simpler life in Colorado. But little did I know…that Maddy would end up working at my barn. The most troublesome employee. The hottest woman I’d ever met. And my old childhood friend. She made my life a living hell. But I stood by her as her teacher, protector…And as the man that wanted to give her the world. Being with Maddy and taking her body felt like a dream. But giving her my heart? That was harder than I’d thought. Maddy was a little brat that I needed to tame. Her entitled-self wouldn’t allow us to give our love another shot. Could we defeat the odds and be together… or is our future together doomed once again? Amazon KU

WILD SOUL: A REJECTED MATE ROMANCE by C R Jane and Mile Young

As soon as his teeth sunk into my neck…I was lost. Just when I think I’ve found an answer to the hundreds of mysteries in my life, another appears. This time, in the form of a vampire who seems to know secrets from my past…and who is desperate for my body and my soul. My enemies are circling, looking for a way to break me apart and separate me from my two alphas. And their power seems to be growing. We’re determined to keep them away, but fate may have other plans. My heart will always be Daxon and Wilder’s, but what about my blood…I’ll do anything to keep them after everything we’ve been through. But it’s going to take a wild soul to do it.

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DISCOVERED: SILVER FALLS UNIVERSITY 3 by M Sinclair

Important Note: Discovered is book 3 in the Silver Falls University series. Readers can find Lost and Forgotten, books 1 and 2 in the series, as part of the Kingdom of Wolves Universe Collection. Please note, Lost and Forgotten should be read FIRST before Discovered in order to read the series in proper order. Five broken alphas. One lost wolf. A fate she never expected. My life had been irreversibly changed by coming to Silver Falls University. Although I don’t truly realize just how much until we visit the Whitepaw pack. I wish I could say that the most upsetting part was reuniting with a pack that had no problem expressing their dislike of me. No, instead I find myself remembering something about my past that I’d completely forgotten. That realization comes with the knowledge that my mates and I are in so much more danger than ever before. Especially now that Dr. Haistain has taken drastic action to force our hand on creating a mating bond by shaming my mates…At least that was what we assumed when he invited all of their families to campus. Instead, he suggests something so drastic it brings someone completely unexpected into our lives. What they tell me, what I discover about my past… changes everything. Amazon KU

MAGIC TOUCH (WITCHES OF WINDSOR BOOK 1) by A S Fenichel

ESME – I never dreamed my small curatives shop in Windsor, England would attract the attention of war hero Sir William Meriwether. My feminine heart is aflutter when he enters. But I’m a witch and a healer, and he’s a man in pain, so I heal him. Desperate to do him a good service, I stretch my powers to the limit—or perhaps beyond. Somehow, in curing his ailing leg, I unleash powers inside William. At a loss to stop what’s begun, I’m forced to seek assistance from the coven I’ve sworn never to join. I dread the encounter, but for William’s sake, I put my family’s hatred aside. Getting to spend more time with William is an added enticement. WILLIAM – I’m mesmerized by Esme O’Dwyer from the moment I lay eyes on her. Despite our different stations in society, I want something more personal than any restorative tea she might offer. As a gentleman, I contain those baser needs and accept her assistance to ease the pain in my leg. When the alluring witch’s touch bestows me with magic of my own, I want no part of it. But the coven’s leaders insist magic never makes mistakes, and for this to have happened, I must be needed. I’ve never been one to shy away from duty, and being secluded for training with Esme is magical in more ways than one. ESME – Trouble is coming to Windsor. The signs are all there. The race is on to train William as a witch before his power is needed, but our growing attraction is as undeniable as the battle that lies ahead. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

CRAVED BY A WOLF (ETERNAL MATES PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES BOOK 20) by Felicity Heaton

Hella is one witch who is done with relationships. Having rid herself of a clingy nymph, she’s determined to stay single and savour everything her fae town in Geneva has to offer—with no strings attached. The trouble is, it turns out breaking up with a king isn’t as easy as she’d thought. Her ex just sent a legion to kidnap her and take her to the faerie realm of Lucia. And he wants to make her his queen. Grant MacKinnon is one wolf shifter who prefers a quiet life. His home in a glen in Scotland, his small wolf pack, and fine whisky is all he needs. The trouble is, a witch in the fae town in Fort William just cursed him to die if he doesn’t find his fated mate and bring her to her. Now he craves a female he’s never met, one he was convinced didn’t exist, and he refuses to believe she’s really his one true mate… until he sets eyes on the beautiful blue-haired lass. And his wolf instincts howl that she was made for him. And when he realises she’s in danger and another male wants her as his queen, MacKinnon will stop at nothing to protect her and claim her as his mate. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

ALPHA MALES AND OTHER SHIFT: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (SHIFTING INTO MIDLIFE BOOK 2) by L A Boruff, Lacey Carter Anderson and Lia Davis

VS Note: No blurb available at the time the post was prepared.

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THE MUTANTSITTERS CLUB by SJ Whitby

VS note: Teen & YA LGBTQ Fantasy.

Effie is one of the few humans living on an island full of mutants. After a prank goes horribly wrong, they work off their debt by looking after children with powers. And then they get a job taking care of the most famous children in all of Mutopia. Now they’re missing, and Effie has to help find then. It’ll be a dangerous journey facing wolves, evil mutants, imprisonment, and nightmares. Not to mention the scariest part of all – talking to their crush. Effie has no powers. Can they really save the day? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

ONCE UPON A NAME: TALES OF THE STRANGE AND UNUSUAL by Various

What’s in a name? Names have power. Magic . . . Some names spell a great destiny. Once upon a time, twenty author friends accepted the challenge of a fairy tale name generator. Soon, twenty new characters were off on wild adventures. In this clean YA anthology, meet a goddess, a countess, and a wannabe sorceress. Join a wolf pack leader and a guardian frog sidekick. Search for victims with a hunter-turned-detective, and swoon over the sultana who must prove she’s fit to rule. Cavort with demons, wraiths, and demigods. Lose your way in the Mist, then lose your soul to the Bone Marsh. Root for a genie’s freedom. Hope for a witch to get her spell right. And yes, feel your heart flutter at unexpected romance. All proceeds are donated to charity in support of reading and literacy. Amazon

THE REALM BOOKS 1-3 by Eve Langlais

VS note: A re-release. From MARCH 31

For those who like their romance full of fantasy and swoon worthy heroes, The Realm features previously released titles: Wizard’s Chance – Curvy Samantha is a dreamer looking for a happily ever after with prince charming. Her whole life changes when she finds a magical book that transports her to a tropical island with a hunk who thinks he’s a wizard. The Hunter – For years, Suzie’s been running with her children, determined to not be found by her violent ex. Tired of hiding, she decides to settle down in suburbia where she meets Hunter, a hot neighbor with a sword and secrets. Chance’s Game – The God of Chance has sent Breanna on a quest to free the Realm from a powerful spell. There’s just one problem. Chance expects her to team up with a wizard who is also a devilish rake. Amazon Kobo

ALPHA UNBOUND (FERAL PACK BOOK 1) by Eve Langlais

Only one woman makes him want to howl. Amarok lives on a ranch in the boonies for a reason. Hundreds of acres where he can run four legged and furry. But most of all privacy. What he wants doesn’t stop a perky human from showing up at his door wanting to study the wildlife on his land.
He’d prefer to study her. Naked. Utter madness. He’s got secrets and a past he can’t forget. He knows better than to risk it all on love. However, he can’t resist her. Has to have her. And when she’s threatened, he’ll do anything to protect her. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

UP IN FLAMES: MIDNIGHT RODEO BOOK 13 by Julia Talbot

Chase Devant is having his best year ever at the Midnight Rodeo. He’s on top of his game, and the last thing he needs is some old man coming in and outriding him. He sure doesn’t mean to send the guy right up in flames, though. Phoenix shifter Fenny is so happy that Chase helped him flame out and come back young again. He’s excited to be back at the Midnight Rodeo, and he thinks Chase is the hottest little fire elemental he’s ever seen. He wants Chase with him as his lover but first he has to convince Chase he’s not trying to take his place on tour. When danger threatens Chase, Fenny proves how much he cares, but can they recover from what Fenny has to do to save Chase his fate? Amazon KU

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT (WICKED IMMORTALS BOOK ONE) by K N Lee

When Hades breaks free and stalks the mortal world……there is only one person who can stop him.Inanna just happens to be his ex-girlfriend. Desperately trying to move on from her former life as a goddess, Inanna spends her days as a psychiatrist. Though memories of fighting wars haunt her, it isn’t until Hades returns that she realizes that pretending to be human isn’t what she truly desires. To be honest, she misses drawing her sword, summoning her dragons, and fighting evil that haunts humanity.When the vampire god starts breaking the rules, its up to Inanna, Hades, and the other gods to step up and put the world into balance. Amazon KU

LOVE BEYOND MAGIC (MORNA’S L;EGACY SERIES 19 by Bethany Claire

Olivia Bailey and her sister know one thing for certain: they are in dire need of some time away from their normal, work-driven lives. While their bakery business has served them well, neither realized just how strenuous running their own business would be. Eager for a change, the girls set off for a trip around Scotland. But things quickly go awry when an unlikely incident sends Olivia tumbling off the side of the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. Rather than meeting her near-certain death, she opens her eyes to find herself transported through time and hidden away in a castle with two of the most damaged, but handsome, men she’s ever laid eyes on. She knows she needs to find a way back home to her sister, but as time passes, Olivia realizes that the only way for her to find peace might just be to accept where fate has placed her. With friends among the castle’s staff and their intriguing laird to keep her occupied, the heartache of being ripped away from the life she knew before begins to heal. However, despite Olivia’s efforts to move forward, her troubles are far from over, and she may be in more danger than she ever could have imagined…Paton Buchanan thought his sacrifice would mean something when he willingly stepped into the land of the fae to save his friend. Instead, the years spent in their prison cost him and everyone he loved everything. Once released, Paton has nowhere to go but the home of his youth. But overseeing his late father’s land comes with its challenges and finding any semblance of happiness for himself seems unlikely until a strange lass from the future arrives …(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon Apple Books Kobo

AS TWILIGHT FALLS by Amanda Ashley

VS note: A re-release.

Kadie Andrews is traveling across the West to photograph ghost towns when she takes a wrong turn. She ends up in Morgan Creek, Wyoming, a spot that isn’t on the map. It’s a quaint little place, but there’s something strange and sinister about it. No cell phone reception, no gas for her car, no hotel. She can just move into a vacant furnished house. No one pays for anything. And no one can leave once they come to town. Unable to find any way out, Kadie is a prisoner hunted for her blood, in a town full of vampires and their human prey. AmazonKU

SPEAR by Nicola Griffith

VS Note: An LGBTQ Arthurian fantasy.

She left all she knew to find who she could be . . .She grows up in the wild wood, in a cave with her mother, but visions of a faraway lake drift to her on the spring breeze, scented with promise. And when she hears a traveler speak of Artos, king of Caer Leon, she decides her future lies at his court. So, brimming with magic and eager to test her strength, she breaks her covenant with her mother and sets out on her bony gelding for Caer Leon. With her stolen hunting spear and mended armour, she is an unlikely hero, not a chosen one, but one who forges her own bright path. Aflame with determination, she begins a journey of magic and mystery, love, lust and fights to death. On her adventures, she will steal the hearts of beautiful women, fight warriors and sorcerers, and make a place to call home. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

MIDNIGHT BEWITCHED (MATED BY MIDNIOGHT BOOK 1) by Jessica Wayne

Barbarian. Beast. Murderer? On the surface, my life looks picture perfect. Journalist for the New York Times. Engaged to one of the city’s most eligible bachelors. Loving family. Great friends. But, as it turns out, looks can be deceiving. When my entire future is ripped away, I choose the one spot on the map that might just be my ticket back into the good life—this time, with a byline on the front page. And one less jerk by my side. The tiny town of Midnight Falls is quaint, picturesque—and boasts a trail of murders just begging to be solved by yours truly. Everything is going to plan until tall, dark, mysterious, and sexy comes stomping into my life–literally. Sutton Hargrave is the beginning of the end for me. Bewitched by his charm, I don’t realize I’m in too deep until it’s too late to escape. Amazon KU

GO HEX YOURSELF by Jessica Clare

When Reggie Johnson answers a job ad in the paper, she’s astonished to find that she’s not applying to work at her favorite card game, Spellcraft: The Magicking. Instead, she’s applying to be an actual familiar for an actual witch. As in, real magic. The new job has a few perks – great room and board, excellent pay, and she’s apprenticing to a powerful witch. Sure, the witch is a bit eccentric. And sure, there was that issue with the black cat Reggie would prefer to forget about. The biggest problem, however, is warlock Ben Magnus, her employer’s nephew and the most arrogant, insufferable, maddening man to ever cast a spell. Reggie absolutely hates him. He’s handsome, but he’s also bossy and irritating and orders her around. Ben’s butt might look great in a crystal ball vision, but that’s as far as it goes. But when someone with a vendetta targets the household, she finds herself working with Ben to break a deadly curse. Apparently, when they’re not fighting like cats and dogs, things get downright…bewitching. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

HOPE: A HISTORY OF THE FUTURE: A NOVEL by G G Kellner

One quiet afternoon in 2037, Joyce Denzell hears a thud in her family’s home library and finds a book lying in the middle of the room, seemingly waiting for her—a book whose copyright page says it was published in the year 2200. Over the next twenty-four hours, each of the Denzell family members discovers and reads from this mystical history book from the future, nudged along by their cat, Plato. As the various family members take turns reading, they gradually uncover the story of Gabe, Mia, and Ruth—a saga of adventure, endurance, romance, mystery, and hope that touches them all deeply. Along the way, the Denzells all begin to believe that this book that has seemingly fallen out of time and space and into their midst might actually be from the future—and that it might have something vitally important to teach them. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

I AM THE GHOST IN YOUR HOUSE by Mar Romasco-Moore

Pie is the ghost in your house. She is not dead, she is invisible. The way she looks changes depending on what is behind her. A girl of glass. A girl who is a window. If she stands in front of floral wallpaper she is full of roses. For Pie’s entire life it’s been Pie and her mother. Just the two of them, traveling across America. They have slept in trains, in mattress stores, and on the bare ground. They have probably slept in your house. But Pie is lonely. And now, at seventeen, her mother’s given her a gift. The choice of the next city they will go to. And Pie knows exactly where she wants to go. Pittsburgh—where she fell in love with a girl who she plans to find once again. And this time she will reveal herself. Only how can anyone love an invisible girl?

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HELLACIOUS by J Hali Steele

On Earth Sly Sathariel creates all sorts of havoc, though he never takes a life. His father, Satan, reserves that power, yet not even he can keep Sly from the arms of the pure and spiritual woman representing the Tree of Life. She entangles him in her roots, pulling Sly in a direction his hellacious soul dare not follow. Slick Sathariel is Satan’s third born, the youngest triplet. He keeps the peace and makes everyone happy but himself. Not anymore. Slick can’t tell the woman he desires his family may be responsible for her lover’s disappearance, or that he’s the devil’s son. But when he sets out to capture her for himself, his family’s prying just might cause Slick to lose the one thing on Earth he truly wants. Wicked Sathariel, the eldest son of Satan, has finally met his match, and at the oddest of times, she turns up in his head. Accustomed to having his father and siblings rummage through his mind, he can’t handle his woman seeing his hellacious thoughts. And when it becomes clear she’s heaven bound — all hell breaks loose! Amazon Apple Books Kobo

BROKEN BONDS (HEART OF STONE BOOK 2) by Demelza Carlton

Young widow Anemone buries her grief in the distant past, in her job as a museum curator. Until a hero appears from nowhere, saving her from a freak accident. Dun doesn’t remember anything before the moment he saved Anemone. But from the moment he saw her, he knew he’d stop at nothing to keep her safe. Can they break the bonds holding them back to pain in the past, and find a new future? Gargoyles. Stone protectors. Cursed to sleep through the centuries until called to arms.
But when Dunstan wakes, the world has changed. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

LANA (THE MATE SERIES) BOOK 17.5 (THE PROTECTORS SERIES) by Teresa Gabelman

VS Note: Vampires

After the bombing at the Guardian wedding tension within the VC ranks intensifies. Word on the street is that the deaths were a warning to the Warriors. Already on edge and overworked the Warriors and Guardians work together to find those responsible. Sources have informed the Warriors that the police as well as the government may have some involvement. Ex-cop, Lana Fitzpatrick, finds herself on the frontline in a race to expose an enemy that may succeed in what many have tried before, to bring the invincible VC Warriors down. Amazon KU

RELATIVITY (LATERAL PARALLAX BOOK 1) by Carole Cummings and Andrew Q Gordon

For Nathan Duffy, life involves several truths—he has an iron grip on his talent, he will never walk again, and he will never stop putting his best friend Camilo Almenara ahead of his own well-being. In a world where talent can kill or save, Nathan’s nearly did both at the same time. When a drunk driver T-boned Cam’s car, Nathan lost control of his talent. He saved his best friend and nearly killed himself. Nathan thought the accident that left him with lifelong mobility issues was the worst pain he would ever experience. He was wrong. After years bottling up his talent, it finally breaks through. The hallucinations he experiences induce pain beyond anything he’s felt. It also means he is a danger to everyone he is close to. For Cam, life has its own truths. Nathan only had the power to save one of them, and he chose his friend. Cam walked away without a scratch, but the guilt is never far. He’s spent the years since the accident taking care of Nathan—or at least trying to. Now something is happening to his best friend and Cam can’t help. So he goes to the one person who can–his father, Colonel Caesar Almenara, a walking legend whose talent has no equal. And who also refuses to help. If Cam and Nathan don’t find a cure fast, Nathan will quickly find himself drugged, drafted, and shipped off to war. Desperate and angry with his father, Cam takes Nathan to the one person he thinks can help, a friend of his deceased mother who helped work on a top secret military project that could be behind Nathan’s condition. A project Cam’s father led. When Cam’s father tracks them down, Nathan is out of time. He offers to go quietly, but the Colonel has other plans. One that includes the other personality that keeps taking over Nathan’s mind. If the Colonel succeeds, Nathan has a chance at a better life. If not. Amazon KU

DARK WINE AT THE GRAVE (A HILL VAMPIRE NOVEL BOOK 7) by Jenna Barwin

Henry never thought he’d turn someone vampire. Especially someone who wasn’t his mate…With fang fever driving him, he can’t resist the town council when they ask him to turn Christine, the Hill’s new attorney. Their exclusive vampire community needs her legal skills. Henry’s fiancée is supportive. After all, a Lux angel can’t be turned vampire, and Cerissa knows how important creating his first child is to him. But when everything goes wrong, it puts Cerissa in the cross hairs of an enemy she didn’t see coming. Henry is desperate to save his mate. Because if he doesn’t, Cerissa might be forced to leave the town—and Henry—forever. Amazon KU

PACK BOUND (THE BLISSFUL OMEGAVERSE BOOK 2) by Jessa Wilder and Kate King

They claimed my heat. I claimed their hearts. In a world where Omegas are cherished, Alphas are revered, and Betas are forgotten I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Growing up in foster care, my friends and I took care of each other. Ares, Killian, Rafe, and Nox, were my everything: my first loves, my only family, my pack. Until the same night they told me we’d be together forever, I presented as an Omega, and everything changed. They betrayed me and turned me over to The Institute where Omegas are auctioned off to the highest bidder. I thought I’d never see them again…But four years later, they came back for me. Four alphas. One omega. A pack bond that couldn’t be broken. AmazonKU

ANNA’S BEAR (PARADISE VALLEY SHIFTERS BOOK 1) by Dena Garson

Anna Cooper wants what every mom wants – human or shifter – a happy, safe home for her young son. Even if it means working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Her struggle is compounded by the fact that she gave up her family ties and her cougar pride in order to escape her abusive ex-husband. So when she meets Cam and her cougar insists he is their one true mate, instead of rejoicing that she found him, she balks. She trusted the wrong man once – she won’t do it again. Even if he can kiss her senseless. Cameron Wyborn came to town with one thing in mind – reconnect with his bear so he can shift again. But after months of trying everything his doctors recommended, he faces the possibility that he may never shift again. Meeting Anna stirs powerful feelings inside him and he cannot deny he is drawn to her. But his need for control overrides his belief in destined mates. When Anna’s past comes back to haunt her, Cam is forced to decide if he is strong enough to surrender to fate in order to save them both.

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SOFI AND THE BONE SONG by Adrienne Tooley

Music runs in Sofi’s blood. Her father is a Musik, one of only five musicians in the country licensed to compose and perform original songs. In the kingdom of Aell, where winter is endless and magic is accessible to all, there are strict anti-magic laws ensuring music remains the last untouched art. Sofi has spent her entire life training to inherit her father’s title. But on the day of the auditions, she is presented with unexpected competition in the form of Lara, a girl who has never before played the lute. Yet somehow, to Sofi’s horror, Lara puts on a performance that thoroughly enchants the judges.
Almost like magic. The same day Lara wins the title of Musik, Sofi’s father dies, and a grieving Sofi sets out to prove Lara is using illegal magic in her performances. But the more time she spends with Lara, the more Sofi begins to doubt everything she knows about her family, her music, and the girl she thought was her enemy. As Sofi works to reclaim her rightful place as a Musik, she is forced to face the dark secrets of her past and the magic she was trained to avoid—all while trying not to fall for the girl who stole her future. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

DELIRIOUS NIGHT (THE AIR COURT BOOK 3) by Dagmar Avery and K Margaret

One game left, and everything is on the line. Riddle and the guys are focused on an important task, one that could render a blow to those that are trying to hurt them and their court. If it works, things are going to change, and there will be no going back. Because Riddle’s drawn to Kitaro, and will do anything to help him get out of the clutches of Orson. The man intrigues her, and in her heart she wants to see him happy and in a better place than enslaved to an evil wizard. The Festival is happening, and she’s ready for all her efforts to come to fruition. Air court is thriving and with a section of Hybrasil coming on line, just for them, there are decisions that must happen. For Air court to be the best they can be, Riddle needs to round out her guard, and allow Faerie to create the Eden for her people it is blooming into. Magic, Happiness and endless possibilities are just around the corner for everyone. Provided they live through it all.

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SEDUCED BY MONSTERS: GHOST CREW ORIGINS Aby Dagmar Avery and Aurora Maris

When your big break requires you to get dirty with some newly turned Monstera… what do you do?
Them. over and over. Porn starlet on the rise Ember Jade, is offered a contract to do a very special movie, one that several other starlets have turned down. Known for the ability to work any situation and with any performers without attachment or issue, she seems to be the right choice for a movie both lauded brave and reckless. But the payday is more than she can ignore. If she can survive that is. Offered a controlling stake in the production company if she can pull off a successful shoot of the first legitimate all Monstera focused movie, Ember is more than ready to take on the challenge. The men she is slated to work with are notorious for their prowess and sex appeal… and that was before they made the transition. Now, slated to have their first time as Monstera be forever captured, four men are both the worry and the interest of Ember. She’s determined to make the movie the biggest hit the company has, even if she has to suffer through it all… as there are no guarantees she’s making it through this. Because Ember Jade feels nothing for anyone, and never has. Until she meets her co stars. Ransom Marks. Xavier Henson. Max Modine. Clyde Evers. Four Monstera that ping her interest, like no man before. Sexy, wild and forbidden, she’s about to learn that keeping your needs close to the vest can get you in trouble… or find you your darkest fantasies.

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HALF BLOOD BETRAYED (THE HALFBLOOD REBELS 1) by Selene Kallan

AYLANA – Someone wants to silence me forever. I know this down to my marrow even if I can’t remember anything else. Bleeding, and with werewolf-killing poison running through my veins, I only have one option—find the address I scrawled onto my arm with black ink. I don’t know who I expected to find when I knocked on the door, but it was certainly not a vampire…SEBASTIAN – Aylana collapses in my arms, soaked, shivering, and bleeding everywhere. The fiery half-werewolf has been the bane of my existence since I arrived in this city. We hate each other… But my first instinct is to help her, even though I know come morning she’ll want to rip my heart out. Finding the one who hurt her is more important than our rivalry. I can only hope Aylana agrees with me. And if she doesn’t…Well, what’s the point of being immortal if I don’t take deadly chances? Amazon KU

THE SCUM VILLAIN’S SELF SAVING SYSTEM 2 by Mo Tiang Tong Xiu

Three years have passed since Shen Qingqiu betrayed Luo Binghe, and now there are only two years left before his “deceased” disciple rises from the dead to claim his bloody glory as the protagonist. At least, that’s how the story is supposed to go. In the midst of investigating a mysterious plague, Shen Qingqiu discovers that his actions have irreparably altered the plot–Luo Binghe has returned all too soon and Shen Qingqiu’s brilliant escape plan isn’t even ready yet! Worse, Shen Qingqiu can no longer predict his young disciple’s actions. The only thing that hasn’t changed is Luo Binghe’s intense fixation on Shen Qingqiu himself, but even this obsession may be more than it seems. Not that Shen Qingqiu has the time to puzzle through all the inconsistencies. There are various parties at play in the changing plot, and if he doesn’t act fast, he may face a fate far worse than death.

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THE BETTER PART OF VALOR: BARBARA’S SASSY MIDLIFE TALES – A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION (SHAPE UP OR SHIFT OUT BOOK 4) by Mandy Rosko

Ruby is a raccoon shifter and a baker in Blue Creek who is looking for her family. She knows they’re out there, and after the death of her brother, finding his daughters—who were given away against his will—is her only focus. Racoon shifters need to stick together, after all! She decides to hire a private detective to help. He has to be a shifter, to understand all the variables of the case, and while she’d prefer to avoid predators, there’s something about Paul Lapin that makes her trust the coyote.
She’s especially glad for his professional skills when the family who gave the girls away show up with threats, because there’s no way she’s going to stop now, when she’s this close to a family reunion! AmazonKU

THE SPOOKY LIFE (THE SPECTRAL FILES BOOK 4) by S E Harmon

Rain Christiansen isn’t sure he’ll ever fully understand the supernatural. But he’s finally finding his groove as a reluctant medium and cold-case detective. That’s not to say everything is going smoothly—there’s a wedding in the works, after all. He’s finally taking that enormous step with fellow detective, Daniel McKenna, and he couldn’t be happier…about the marriage. Not so much the wedding. The hoopla is enough to make him wish for a quick flight to Vegas and an Elvis officiant.
At least work is keeping Rain and the PTU plenty busy. Their latest case involves Hannah Caldwell, a silent ghost who can’t—or won’t—speak. She still manages to request that they find her dear friend, Cherry Parker, so that she can say goodbye. Piece of cake. Finding people is pretty high on the list of things that Rain does best. But when it comes to ghosts, nothing is ever quite what it seems. Before long, his simple missing person’s case takes a dark and twisted turn. And Rain realizes he’s been so busy trying to protect Danny that he forgot to protect himself. If he doesn’t turn things around—and quickly—his spooky life might be cut short for good. Amazon KU

PACK FORSAKEN (BLOOD AND MOONLIGHT BOOK 1) by Jarica James

I’m a lone wolf with a stalker on my tail…My name is Vanya Mason, and after an incident that left me broken, I chose exile from my pack rather than facing the harsh truth. The alpha made it very clear that my pack never cared about me, they cared about my submission. And that’s not the life I want to live. Especially alone. But I learn the very first night on the road that being a lone wolf is dangerous. After I barely escape with my freedom, I find myself in a small human town. Somewhere safe I can lay low while I figure out my next moves. Or so I thought…After a body lands directly outside my motel door, a local alpha shows up to ask me questions. It’s clear he doesn’t quite believe me, but he offers me sanctuary. Keep your enemies close, I guess. After the stalker makes another bold move, I have no choice but to seek refuge with a pack that doesn’t trust me. But the longer I spend with Nyx, Leven, and Callum, the less I want to leave. It feels like I have a place where I can finally be an equal. However my presence comes with a very dangerous ripple effect. Will they protect me and fight by my side, or will I spend my life forever on the run? Amazon KU

DARK GOD’S REVIVISCENCE (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS BOOK 60) by I T Lucas

Toven might have failed in his attempts to improve humanity’s condition, but he isn’t going to fail to improve Mia’s life, making it the best it can be despite her fragile health, and he can do that not as a god, but as a man who possesses the means, the smarts, and the determination to do it. No effort is enough to repay Mia for reviving his deadened heart and making him excited for the next day, but the flip side of his reviviscence is the fear of losing its catalyst. Given Mia’s condition, Toven doesn’t dare to over excite her. His venom is a powerful aphrodisiac, euphoric, and an all-around health booster, but it’s also extremely potent. It might kill her instead of making her better. AmazonKU

THE KITSUNE GIGGLE (THE GRIFFIN SANCTUARY SERIES BOOK 3) by Arizona Tape

When the lonely cries of the kitsune vixen fill the Griffin Sanctuary, it’s up to the newest apprentice vet, Charlotte, to find her a suitable mate. Not an easy task considering they’re almost entirely extinct. The Kitsune Giggle is book three in the modern fantasy Griffin Sanctuary series. It is packed full of adventure, mythical creatures, and an f/f romantic sub-plot.

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DENIM, DIAMONDS AND DEEP 6 (JENNIFER CLOUD) by Janet Leigh

Relentless time traveler Jennifer Cloud wants a little one-on-one time with her man and possibly, if it’s not asking too much, a proposal. But when a mysterious brigand sabotages her fellow time travelers and disrupts her love life, Jen must embark on a very dangerous vacation. As Jen searches for the brigand, she discovers a valuable gem has been stashed amongst the trunks of a wealthy socialite destined to board the Titanic. The problem is the socialite’s name is on the list of lost souls from that horrible night, April 14, 1912. Jen must be brave enough to defy her boss, board the ship of dreams, and help her sexy defender capture the brigand whilst not jumping his bones before they hit the infamous iceberg. Will she succeed in saving the gem, or will her conscience force her to save the lot, avoid mass mayhem, and change history? Amazon KU

SACRED HONOR (DRAGON ROYALS 3) by May Dawson

Chased by the Elder Dragon Royals, my men and I flee our beloved kingdom and sail across the sea to the unknown Fae lands. We’re ready to unravel all their lies. The Elders claim that prophecy says the first female dragon shifter will end the kingdom. What if the first female dragon shifter will just end them? But I’m not the only one with secrets in my past. Jaik and Caldren, brothers with a deep rivalry–and my love–have to face their dark past that left a deep rift. All these dragon shifters I’ve trained with, especially Branok and Lynx, have to face what they did to me when they thought I was their enemy, Lucien Finn. To survive the new Fae lands–and the elder Dragon Royals–we’re going to have to forgive each other for the past and forge a new future. Otherwise, our kingdom really will fall, and so will we. But are Branok and Lynx capable of groveling? Are Jaik and Caldren capable of forgiving each other when they both still want to claim a kingdom, a crown, and…me? AmazonKU

OWL OF THE PALE MOON by Sarah Hawthorne

What would you do if the chance to escape your miserable life came crashing down to earth?
Cassie, a miserable factory worker and a Changer besides, dreams of learning magic and escaping the capitalist hellscape. One day her wish comes true when a powerful wizard-cum-phantom thief crash-lands in her sleepy town. Next thing she knows, Cassie is whisked away on a magical flying ship, learning wizardry, seeing the world, and discovering the secrets of her beautiful new teacher.
Before long, Cassie is swept up in daring heists, perilous expeditions into fey-infested jungles, tangling with a werewolf, and being stalked by a strange man in a mask. And that’s all on top of her magic lessons and discovering the secrets of the magical flying House Brandwyck.

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WILDYR TALES by Mark Wilder

VS Note: Includes at least 1 PNR story.

This anthology debuts twenty gay short stories by accomplished novelist Mark Wildyr. Among the stories is an altercation with an outlaw biker’s club, a ghost haunting the dream world of an art restorer, and a soldier’s unexpected bus ride of a lifetime. A protective guide dog leads his blind handler to the perfect human companion, and a western movie star introduces a young projectionist to a different kind of life. A tattoo artist strikes a bargain with a new client, a valet serves his Medieval lord, and other men find love and lust with each other in a variety of settings and time periods. Who knows what will happen in these Wildyr Tales? Amazon

A WITCHY TOUCH (MEMORY GUILD BOOK 6) by Ward Parker

Magic runs in my family. I even married a guy who unknowingly had latent magic. But in the Chesswick family of witches, the magic gene skipped a generation. Namely, mine. So, I can only watch from afar as my daughter learns the ancient craft. Until a magic tutor I hired ends up dead, and my daughter is falsely accused of his murder. Now, it’s time for me to get involved. I might not have magic, but I have telepathy and a mind-blowing ability of psychometry. I can read the thoughts and memories of the real killer, and, boy, they take me down a twisted path. On the way, I discover other abilities I haven’t harnessed yet. Maybe they have something to do with what a faerie who showed up at my inn said: That I have a destiny of greatness and will either be an ally or enemy of the Fae. Whatever. I have a daughter to protect, an inn to run, and a clogged toilet in haunted room 303 to fix. Priorities, folks. Amazon KU

ALI’S MATE: MISSOURI BEARS TRILOGY by Jodie Bobbett

Grizzly bear shifter Jake finds his mate on the side of the road, needing help. She already knows about shifters and has a few friends that are shifters. Ali is new to the area and running from a stalker. She relies on Jake and his brothers to help her when the stalker finds her, hundreds of miles from where the stalking started. Can this pair make it and will they have a chance at happiness? AmazonKU

MAGIC LOST (THE EVERMORES CHRONICLES BOOK 6) by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle

Break a mirror, bad luck will follow. At Mana Wave Industries the shattered glass has opened the portal to old enemies. Fran Berryman isn’t losing everything she built just like that. This witch will fight to protect and preserve what’s hers. But the Darkness Between Dreams has plans to unleash his nightmare realm. That can’t be good. Are the pieces of the prophecy coming together and who will be on the winning side? Can the Source remain hidden? The Evermores will die trying, but Fran isn’t so sure they’re right. The band of witches will have to come face to face with the Darkness Between Dreams and destroy him at last or die trying. Who will survive the battle? Amazon KU

A WIZARD FOR THE GOD IN THE LIBRARY (FATED MATES AND GODS) by J B Black

Quismat is the god of destiny. In his library, he has everything he needs. Surrounded by books containing all that is, was, and ever would be, he has all of time at his fingertips. Nothing can surprise him. Until a wizard appears out of nowhere. Kenji rebels against magical theory. If the fae could create another dimension, then he could time travel. When a spell goes wrong, he stumbles across the Library of Destiny and the god, Quismat. It’s love at first sight, but breaking free of the main timeline has consequences. Amazon KU

MAGIC AND MAYHEM (WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 2) by Sara Bourgeois

Years ago, body-piercer Esmerelda disappeared from Lilith’s tattoo shop, Graphomancy. Unknown to Lil, Esmerelda has been continually abducted, injured, and then left for dead. The assailant leaves no clues behind, other than threatening messages. Despite constantly changing names, jobs, and locations, the mysterious kidnapper always finds Esmerelda. Police no longer believe the man even exists, and Esmerelda’s psychiatrist ex-husband had diagnosed her as an attention-seeking fraud. Esmerelda has returned to Graphomancy, determined to make a stand. Lilith, a witch, and Jen, her apprentice, are convinced that there is a real culprit out there. But like law enforcement, Esmerelda’s attacker seems to know their every move before they make it. Darren Byrne, private eye, has taken on the case as well. He’s determined that the abductions are related to a secret society who attack during major celestial events. With an alignment of all the visible planets nigh, Esmerelda is nearly out of time. Can Jen and Lil save her from this superhuman foe before he finally finishes his fiendish work? Amazon KU

TAKEN BY THE PACK (MATE HUNT BOOK 2) by Lola Glass

VS note: Previously published on Vella.

All it took was one look to end my life…Because one look is all it takes to trigger a werewolf’s mate hunt. And when a wolf is hunting, he doesn’t stop until his mate either dies or becomes a wolf too.
Now I’m trapped in some guy’s house, he’s stuck in his wolf form, and there’s no way out for either of us. Life as I knew it is over, but my fight to survive is only beginning. Amazon KU

KING OF THE WOLVES (BOUND BY FATE BOOK 2) by Lindsey Devin

If you go into the woods, watch out for the big bad wolf…Like all humans, I avoid Larkinge. The menacing forest is rumored to be home to dangerous animals—none more fearsome than the wolf king. For centuries, those people who ventured into its shadowed range rarely came back out. But all that is about to change. The King of Mogon has chosen eight warriors to enter the forest to find and slay the wolf king. For better or worse, it looks like I’m along for the hunt. It’s the only way I can keep an eye on my best friend Cassius, who is a wizard enslaved to one of the warriors in the hunting party. That same warrior will clear my drunken father’s gambling debts if I accompany them. Two birds, one stone. Only I’m not sure I’m any safer with him in Larkinge than I would be on my own. The only person I trust doesn’t even exist—the mysterious man who comes to me in my dreams. He makes me feel things I’ve never experienced before. It’s as if we’re meant to be together. But this is the real world, and the man of my dreams can’t save me. Everyone knows the woods aren’t safe and there’s something lurking in the shadows. Or someone. And they’re not what I was expecting. AmazonKU

MATTEO’S WHIRLWIND: VAMPIRES OF THE BELOVED GEM BOOK 4 by Taylor Ryan

How could fate match Matteo with a less than ethical alpha? Matteo Romano isn’t like the others. He had a happy family growing up, yet Master Nikolai welcomed him into the coven family without question. Time and again, he’s proven his abilities, even if he’s the shortest and smallest vampire in the coven, thanks to his fae mother. While the others are finding their beloveds, he can’t help but hope that he too will be blessed by the fates. But when he scents his beloved and discovers who it is, his biggest question is why did fate have to pair Matteo with a sexy-as-sin alpha that had mesmerizing eyes and a devastating smirk? Justin Savoie has been many things in his long life: son, blockade runner, smuggler, alpha, and rescuer. The timing couldn’t be any worse when he boards the Beloved Gem and scents his mate. But his wolf won’t allow him to leave without at least a taste of the sexy little vampire that’s all his. And now that he’s found his mate, he finds himself wanting things he didn’t before, to be called mate and father. Smuggler, scoundrel, sexy. Those describe Justin Savoie to a tee. Can Matteo and Justin come to an agreement and make things work? Or will Justin’s crusade keep the new couple apart? Amazon KU

RUIN AND ROSES (CURSED KINGDOMS BOOK 1) by Deanna Ortega

“I will never understand why women let men decide if they get to be the villain or the victim in their story.” In a world of talisman powers and magical rivalry, Jane finds herself playing many roles—depending on the situation, she is either as soft as a rose petal or as lethal as the thorn. Swept deeper into a world of shadows and lies when her mentor, Baltazar sends her on a seemingly simple mission–donning the mask of dainty again, she finds herself fighting to maintain who she is beyond her pretty, painted exterior. The series of events to follow rip her in and out of her past, as she tries to move on from the unimaginable pain that led her to this life. Stealing from your soon-to-be fiancé is one hell of a wedding gift, but let’s hope he never discovers she is dodging eyes, lies, and daggers—while ensuring that not a hair is out of place for her royal obligations. But…what if half-truths can’t prepare her for this life? And when the mission’s cost is more than she bargained for—her freedom and her life—what if she doesn’t want to pay the price? At least she still carries the favor of her loyal mare. And though her luck in love is not great, it is never hard for her to find some way to quench her thirst in her droughted kingdom. When her fiancé isn’t lurking over his newest possession, she is easily entertained with her ex-lover and unwanted keeper. Entangled with a lost love, whose secrets threaten to undo everything she’s worked towards, she has to manage the most daunting mission yet. An unfit marriage to the Mad King’s son. Will the Cursed King’s daughter survive? AmazonKU

FATAL FAMILY SECRETS (THE FATAL SERIES BOOK 3) by Maggie Shayne

Johnny’s would-be girlfriend has called it quits, his newfound grandfather has pulled a vanishing act, and his odd connection to the dying has mutated into something else altogether, something he doesn’t understand. Suffice to say, he was already having a lousy week when a kid came tearing out of the woods like the devil was chasing him and right into the path of his truck. Teenage Ryan isn’t too badly hurt, but it turns out the seventeen-year-old has a serious ghost problem. He was convinced no one would believe him or be able to help him even if they did. But that was before he met Johnny and the gang at Spook Central. Johnny takes Ryan and his gorgeous older sister Breia to Kiley and Jack’s no-longer-haunted Victorian money pit, which is also the gang’s ghost-busting headquarters. But Kiley’s not so sure the house is phantom-free. She says she’s heard a female’s smoke-and-whiskey voiced laughter a couple of times, which is weird as she’s a total muggle. Maya, their resident Wiccan, sets wards around the place to keep ghosts away while Johnny sets wards around his heart to stay in the friend-zone where she’s put him. Her reasons are both practical and ridiculous since she’s as drawn to him as he is to her. Also, he’s pretty sure their fates are entwined. Soon, however, they’re both too busy trying to protect a young boy and stay alive while doing it. Spirits the likes of which they’ve never encounter, unleash hellish fury on them all, and survival takes precedence over their own star-crossed journey to love.

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JACK (SUMMON A BAD BOY 2) by Megan Slayer

I call on the fates to bring my love to me. As I will it, so mote it be…What if those simple words plus a name on a scroll could guarantee true love? The moment Mandy meets Jack, she knows he’s the one. Tall, dark, handsome and those tattoos… He’s quiet, smart and brooding, too. She wants to run her hands all over his body and taste his kiss. What’s a girl to do? Turn to the Summon a Bad Boy spell and take a cooking class with him? Mix a bad boy with some magic and have faith. Anything’s possible, and Mandy won’t stop until she gets her man. Amazon Kobo

MATCHED TO HIS LION (THE DATES OF OUR LIVES BOOK 11) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Where one dream ends, another begins. Alpha lion shifter Cormac always dreamed of opening his own restaurant. It wasn’t until he came across an auction listing for a rundown house near the shore that he believed it was possible. Now he’s living his best life, converting the old mansion into everything he ever wanted—almost everything, anyway. Omega wolf shifter Vaughn is back in town with his tail between his legs. His perfect job in the big city turned out to be anything but after his boss was arrested for running a ponzi scheme leaving Vaughn blackballed. The messed up part: he’s been ostracized for helping to bring down the illegal operation, not for being suspected of being a part of it. At least he can couch surf and he has a job lined up at the hardware store. When Vaughn is convinced to try the dating app Love and Hate, he expects to find more than a date and possibly a friend. Is he in for a surprise? Amazon KU

FERAL QUEEN (REJECTED FATE BOOK 3) by Alexis Calder

Ivy’s quest for freedom might cost her everything. The war between the Shadows and the Umbras will tear the entire shifter community apart. All the packs have picked a side and if something isn’t done, it could mean the end of everything. The feral shifters outnumber the packs and with Ivy’s encouragement, they are ready to bring down the system that has oppressed them for so long.
Ivy will fight with the feral shifters, even if it means fighting against her mate. Amazon KU

MASKED BY CHAOS (MYSTIC HARBOR BOOK 2) by Suki Williams and Jarica James

Nightmares become reality when I end up back in Kensington. But this time is different, I won’t break from their lies and abuse now that I have my eight mates to fight for. Plus, this time I know the truth. Supernaturals are real. And I am one. But there’s even more danger than I could have anticipated waiting for me within Kensington’s walls. I’m not safe, and the future they have planned for me is terrifying. After an unexpected rescue, I’m suddenly back home with my mates. Instead of a happy reunion, I’m forced to reveal all of the terrible things I learned while on the inside, not to mention working past the trauma that dug deeper than I anticipated. Unwilling to let me go that easily, my uncle and his allies strike back, determined to control me. But little do they know I don’t just have my mates on my side, I have Mystic Harbor, all of them ready and willing to defend me against the evil I’ve been haunted by for years. Will my newfound home and mates be enough to end this nightmare, or will our new life end before it really begins? Amazon KU

REIGN OF EMBERS (FALL MOUNTAIN SHIFTERS BOOK 7) by G Bailey

Two gods, one stubborn mate, a shadow friend and a war I can’t stop. Choosing love seems impossible. Especially when I’m not the only one who wants my dragon king…My name is Serendipity Fall, and I’ve unleashed a fallen god who will stop at nothing to destroy everything I love. The Wolven gods want me to kill my mate…and I can’t. Not now, not ever. With the mysterious witch lord’s help, I have to find a way to escape them and save Nakoa from my mate. Once, a long time ago, a goddess spoke of a prophecy before she was killed…and it’s going to destroy us all. Amazon KU

A HOARD FOR FLAME (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS BOOK 5) by Lorelai M Hart

It all started with a pink slip…Omega Karl followed the rules…all of them. He went to school, got the best grades, and paid his dues in the corporate world. Where did it get him? Jobless and broke. With nowhere to go, he calls the one person who won’t judge him, his aunt Karma. Unlike him, she never followed any rules, and where did that leave her? Blissfully happy. Maybe she was onto something. It all started with a dream…Alpha dragon shifter Flame has been dreaming of his hoard since his first shift. His dreams fuzzy at first, he could never quite figure out where it was located. That all changes when he moves to the desert and checks out Animals, the shifter club. He instantly recognizes a door to all things. Little does he realize that what’s behind the door is a treasure like no other—-his true mate. Amazon KU

TAKEN BY THE STONE WOLVES (SHADOW CITIES SHIFTERS BOOK 1) by Mina Carter

She’d been warned to stay away from the manor on the hill. Now she must pay the price…Nat was warned about the wolves that protected their village… warned that women who caught their eye were known to go missing. Did she listen? Hell no. Why should she listen to old wives’ tales when no one had seen the Langdon Wolves, the last of their line, for years? They were probably dead by now, and even if they weren’t she wasn’t a werewolf. Not really. There hadn’t been a shifter in her family for years. But wolves are long-lived, particularly the Stone-Wolf Langdon alphas. Then she steps onto Langdon land…Stone during the day, men by night… They need one special woman to set them free. Bound by a curse centuries ago, the Langdon wolves are stone by day and men by night. To free them, they need one special woman. A female ready to love them both, body and soul. Now, after long years, they’ve found their Lady, but can they convince her to stay? But will their happiness be shattered before it really begins, or is Nat wolf enough to stand down a witch’s curse? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

WOLF LORD’S TRIBUTE (SHADOW CITIES SHIFTERS BOOK 2) by Mina Carter

VS Note: a “revised and expanded” re-release.

Slapping the most powerful werewolf in the city has consequences…Forced to attend the city’s Midwinter Ball as an offering to the lord, Cyan expects a quick in and out. After all, no real werewolf would be interested in a short, plump non-shifter, would they? Certainly not Lord Veyr, the master alpha and lord of the city. He can have any woman he wants. There’s no way he’d look at her twice…But he does, naming her his midwinter choice and putting a target on her back. Is she wolf enough to survive the lycan court or will it chew her up and spit her out? She’s not just his woman. She’s his mate. If he can convince her to stay…The most powerful alpha in the city, Veyr has held his throne against all comers for many lonely years. Tired of simpering lycan princesses, he longs for a real match… a woman who will stand up to him. Getting slapped was unexpected, but he’ll do anything to keep curvy little Cyan by his side and in his bed. But lycan politics are treacherous and a single misstep costs him everything. When he discovers that Cyan isn’t just avoiding him, but has forsaken the shifter way of life he knows he can’t hide behind honor anymore. But when he finds her, he realizes there’s a lot more to play for than just his heart. Amazon Apple Books

DEMON MASKS AND ANGEL WINGS (BALANCE BOOK 5) by Lisa Oliver

Michael, Angel of Protection, knew he had a part to play in the mating scheme dreamed up by Head Office, and was happy to accept that. But during a date with a demon that was finally going somewhere, they were rudely interrupted with the news that Lucifer was gravely injured. All Michael wanted to do at that point, was get back to Gabriel. Orobas was back doing what he did best, playing in the theatre and occasionally going on interesting dates with the angel Michael. Reporting back to the Underworld was not on his list of things to do, but orders were orders. Lucifer vulnerable? How could that happen, and where did the threat even come from? Michael is charged with protecting the Lord of the Underworld, but at what cost to him and Orobas? And is their relationship even important if Lucifer and Gabriel are taken down? Amazon

CHOSEN BY THE PACK (HER PACK PROTECTORS BOOK 2) by Laura Wylde

A single mother on the run. Four wolf shifters willing to do anything to protect her. One small safe house. My CIA past has come back to haunt me. My cover is blown, my son and I are on the run, and now I have four ex-military wolf shifters protecting us. On top of it all, I have a history with one of them. And a big, fat secret that I can never tell him. Things would be a lot less awkward if the safe house wasn’t packed with gorgeous shifters and a whole lot of sexual tension. Then, there’s the small problem of the bounty on my head. Nothing is ever easy. Cody, the man I left six years ago, still has my heart. But, do I have his? Or will our history prove to be too much for him, even as the heat between us starts to build? Phoenix instantly befriends my son when they bond over shared geekiness. He would fit right in with my little family; but, is he even interested? Jasper is quiet and distant, but those wolf eyes watch me intently. There just might be something there—if only I could draw him out. Sparks fly in no time flat with Grant, but maybe I should hold back. After all, there’s no way I can have all four determined, passionate men. Can I? While I fight to protect my son, I’ll also have to protect my heart. But it’s already pulling in four directions. Amazon KU

WITCH MOON WISHES (WISHING MAGIC BOOK 3) by Harmony Raines

It should have been a simple wish. All Merri wants is for Keely to find the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, the consequences are anything but simple and Merri sets of a chain of events that might cost Keely any chance of finding true love. Keely had almost given up hope of finding a man to love her. But thanks to Merri she has no shortage of suitors. Including a wolf shifter who says she is his mate. However, she doesn’t enjoy being swept off her feet against her will. To make things worse, just as she is beginning to believe he might actually be the one, he changes his mind and says she is not his mate after all. Maybe that’s a good thing since Clancy West left town years ago when he was suspected of being involved in a murder. Merri is mortified when her spell goes wrong, and she brings trouble to Keely’s door. But Keely’s trouble is nothing compared to the trouble heading for Wishing Moon Bay – a war between the Shadow Moon pack and the vampires. Clancy might just be the key to solving the situation. But can he be trusted? Amazon KU

BAD BLOOD (THE GODBEARER BOOK 1) by L C Davis and Joel Abernathy

The bitch is back. It’s me. I’m the bitch. And thanks to my traitorous bestie Sarah’s vampire cult having a funny definition of “virgin sacrifice,” I’m back from the dead rather than back from a much-needed vacation in Cancun. Now I’m possessed by their snarky deity, and my afterlife depends on keeping it a secret from her cult of four reincarnated vampire lovers. Budget Edward—I mean Cyrus—and his way more obnoxious twin, Cameron, are at the helm. Then there’s Sam, the guy I thought was my friend, who apparently takes backstabbing way too literally. And because things just couldn’t get any shittier, my soon-to-be ex-boyfriend Alex is involved. Ex-alive, that is. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, which is perfect considering the frosty new powers at my disposal, but I think I took it a little too far. When my plan goes sideways and all I get is the attention of a hunter, the cult doesn’t try to kill me a second time. I fall under their unwanted protection instead, and they claim I belong to them now—body and soul. And it turns out hate—and heat, which is a whole new experience for me, just like being with a guy is a whole new experience for them—spices things up. Are enemies with benefits a thing? Author’s note: This is the first book in an MM Vampire Romance series that follows the same main character with multiple love interests. He won’t have to choose between his men to get his HEA, and there is eventual male pregnancy in this series. This book ends on a cliffhanger, but not a distressing one. Amazon KU

WHISKEY AND WITCHES (THE UNLUCKY CHARMS BOOK 2) by T M Cromer

When the golden Son sacrifices for the One, only then can the curse be undone…Carrick O’Malley is living a double life. To shield his son, Aeden, from a horrific truth, he convinced everyone he’d lost his wife in a tragic accident. But over the last eleven months, he’s done his job too well, and everyone now despises the woman he sneaks off to visit—the dreaded Witch of the Woods. Roisin O’Malley became an outcast to protect her small family from becoming collateral damage. Posing as her hated sister, Meg, should have made it easy to find whoever suppressed her magic and caused her disfiguring accident. But after months of searching, she’s no closer to the truth, and she’s finding it increasingly difficult to be away from those she loves. When someone learns Roisin’s true identity, the attacks on her and Aeden resume, escalating in intensity. Roisin and Carrick must put aside the differences caused by their separation and work together. If they can discover the link between the attacks and the ancient O’Malley prophecy, perhaps they can save their family and recapture the magic they lost.

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MONSTERS OF AIR (OF WINGS AND WAR BOOK 1) by Rebecca Etherington

VS Note: Cliffhanger ending apparently.

Being a rider was all I wanted; to be mated with a dragon, and to find a connection blessed by the Goddess. Then, I could leave the farm, and have a life that didn’t involve milking cows or the over eager boy in town. The morning I woke up with all color drained from my hair, I knew I had gotten my wish. I was a rider. I should have been excited; but it turns out that being a rider came with secrets, secrets that left me alone in the wilderness, with a whole army on my heels. I barely escape a bloodied attack to find myself locked with not one, but three of the powerful winged monsters. They are on their way to the capital too, and are willing to take me with them… as long as I choose one of them to mate with. Should be easy, picking between three super hot dragons that I feel inexplicably drawn to while trapped together in the wilderness and running from the Fae. Yeah, this is going to be easy. Nothing out of the ordinary will happen. Nothing. Amazon KU

TROY’S HAPPY ENDING (LONE WOLVES RANCH BOOK 4) by Ardy Kelly

When life gives me lemons, I use them as ammunition. I’ve had to fight for my happy ending. Once upon a time, an outcast boy met the love of his life…which came as quite a surprise considering he didn’t know he was gay. Troy Merton wasn’t always Lone Wolves Ranch resident author and busybody. He was once a pregnant runaway teen battling pack alphas, kidnappers, and snotty rich omegas. This is his story, from coming of age in the Black Hills of South Dakota to the happy ending with his fated mate, Ryan. Amazon KU

TEMPTING THE FORCE by Jade Royal

Not bound by law or morals, Nox Triton hunted down undesirables with the gruesome intent to kill. Cutting out evil with his own feline claws was what Nox deemed as justice. After witnessing his own tragedy and finding no one to help him fight his battles, Nox buried his pity, remorse, and sadness as deep as he could and killed any being that crossed his path negatively. Eyes dark with deadly intent, a heart of stone and with hands that were drowned by the blood of those he killed, Nox could never believe that he would ever invite anyone into his life. Until a witch with beautiful eyes and an intoxicating scent burst her way into his life. She was cunning and witty, teasing him in every way she could in a way that captured Nox and his animal. She was the opposite of Nox, yet that was the very reason he couldn’t seem the shake the sexy witch. With secrets of her own, Satin chose to play with the dark and brooding shifter, hoping that he would fulfill some of the wildness she craved in her life. Could a man who gave his personal life up to mete out justice for others, struggling with his own tragic past even look towards a future that wasn’t heading towards doom? Could Satin even trust a path at Nox’s side? Or would she eventually have to run and hideaway again to save her own life?

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LUST: BOOK TWO OF THE SEVEN SINS SERIES by Drethi Anis

Inspired by the Biblical story, The Book of Tobit. “Blood was spilled on the holy land for the worst kind of LUST was driven by the desire for God.” Lace, white, everything frilly and pretty. The theme to Sara’s life used to be that of a princess, one she romanticized. But when her previously perfect world turned upside down, Sara became convinced that she was cursed. She hid herself in the shadows to spare others from the agony she brought along. The only person she could never hide from was her adopted brother. Tristan Marcolf wasn’t the run-of-the-mill rich and successful politician. It was his ethereal good looks that left others bewildered. So much so, they wondered if his looks were a gift from God. Only the cursed gift gave Tristan everything he wished for, except for the one thing he truly desired. His adopted sister, Sara. Tristan unravels as Sara starts to slip out of his grasp and into the arms of another. With Tristan’s unquenchable thirst for her spiraling out of control, he gives into the demon inside and makes an unforgivable mistake; one he cannot take back. Amazon KU

STUCK BETWEEN TWO BEARS (LOVE BY GLITTER BOMB BOOK 16) by Maggie Hemlock

Omega dragon, Cypress Mallory, didn’t have the easiest of childhoods, but after the birth of his daughter, Corda, left him a single parent he put his hardship behind him and met, Philip, the Alpha of his dreams. The pair are planning a long life together, but there’s just a little hitch in their plans: They aren’t true-mates, but that doesn’t matter if you’re in love, right? Even after encountering his true-mate at a family outing, Cypress is certain he can avoid the pull of fate’s magic. Alpha bear, Ruben, has the single life figured out. He has a good job and great friends at Glitter Bomb where he performs. Sure, every once and a while his bully of a dad pops back into the picture, but he’s positive if he ignores him, Mert will have no choice except to give up. After their true-mate response, Cypress and Ruben find their lives turned upside down. As much as they try to deny fate’s magical pull, it’s still there. With a family crisis looming on the horizon will Cypress, Ruben, and Philip be able to work out their web of emotions before it’s too late? Amazon KU

WICKED IS THE REAPER by Nisha J Tuli

VS Note: Author states book is free to new newsletter signups. Check blurb for her link.

It’s the day of the Hunt, and I’ve always known it would decide my future. The man who brings the largest stag to the feet of my father will win my hand in marriage. My oldest friend and the greatest hunter in Aetherus is favored to win, and we’ve planned our entire lives together. That is, until the Reaper, the monster who haunts the trees, arrives with the largest stag in the forest and claims me as his own. Amazon

QUINCY – BISHOP’S SNOWY LEAP BOOK 6 by Kathi S Barton

Quincy watched the woman move through the crowd. He couldn’t put his finger on it, but something just felt off. She was too close to the man in front of her not to be with him. When the man purposefully stepped out in front of an oncoming truck, it was all Quincy could do to stop her from the same fate. She was deaf. Her scent was familiar, but she wasn’t his mate. Grace was upset with Quincy but didn’t know why. She was thankful that he saved her sister, but she felt pissy and needed to take it out on someone, and he made a good target. But when he didn’t retaliate, she regretted her actions. It didn’t take but a second for Quincy to figure out that Grace was his mate. But would she be as happy about it as he was? Only time would tell.

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VICTOR #2 (TANGLED TENTACLES by J P Sayle and Lisa Oliver

VS Note: Vampire/Kraken MM romance.

Azim Boaz is a hard-working vampire who takes care of his family until his freedom is taken from him. Drugged and kidnapped, Azim is sold to a sadist. His strength and spirit are whittled away by his cruel captor, but hope arrives in the form of a tentacled saviour. Working as a consultant on a missing person case Victor Thalassa catches the scent of his mate—one of the missing paranormals he’s searching for. Despite the connection between them, Victor doesn’t want to make the silent vampire his until Azim is strong enough to make his own choices. Azim’s kidnappers want him back. Will Victor and the rest of the Shadow Team be able to discover who is behind the kidnapping ring, and keep Azim safe? Amazon

THORN (DRAGON RULES SERIES BOOK 4) by Tia Didmon

A wolf. A dragon. A sacrifice. Ella Lake, recovering from a brutal attack, is stunned to learn the wolf that saved her is a dragon, her new friends are druids, and she is one of them. After traveling to the Amazon to restore Thorn’s dragon form, his transformation reveals they are more than a mated pair. A powerful mage has enlisted the forces of the dark dragons to ensure Ella and Thorn fail in their quest to retrieve a powerful artifact. Can Ella forsake one love to save another or will the mage gain the means to destroy the dragons? Amazon KU

LOST SIREN: RISE OF THE DRAKEN BOOK 1 by Raven Storm

A human female born into a breeding manor never has a choice…I am a slave, but at least I am alive. When the man with wings and scales gave me a second choice—I took it. The others of his kind pin me with hungry eyes, but I’ll do what I must to survive. I’ll preside over their Draken Games—and choose a winner every night to share my bed. The alternative is death. Traded from one prison to the next I have but one hope left—the Lost Siren. I must find her before the demon hordes come if these men—Drakens—have any chance of escaping their mountainous prison, and me along with them.

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HYDROUS (IMMORTAL COVEN BOOK 2) by Amara Rae

Naiya – I’m supposed to lead my coven… but I don’t think there’s anything I can do to stop the vicious wave from crashing down on us. We have enemies on all fronts, including among our own kind, because our mothers mated with other immortals. Hybrids aren’t supposed to exist, so we have to work twice as hard to survive our many enemies. But things can always get worse. The leaders of witchkind will do anything to get rid of us. Their latest gambit has drawn the eyes of the Blood King… and he can’t take them off of me. I was taught to avoid the fae at all costs, especially Blood fae. After all, my father is Winter fae. And the Blood and Winter Kingdoms are at war. Finrador – It is my duty to end the war with the Winter Kingdom. I will succeed where my father failed. The Oracle has spoken. To kill the Winter Queen, I must claim my mate and harness her power… and the half-fae witch will lead me to my female. Naiya is a savage little thing. I would greatly enjoy playing with her. Alas, there is much at stake, and she must act as the tool I require her to be. For I am the Blood King, and the witch will cleave unto me. Amazon KU

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VS: The next book in my STAR CRUISE backlist is STAR CRUISE RETURN VOYAGE. Note this one can be read as a standalone but it’s also the 3rd book in the WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM trilogy (available in a box set) as well as being a STAR CRUISE story.

This book is a re-release of STAR CRUISE RETURN VOYAGE, which was in the Pets in Space® 5 anthology. No new material has been added.

STAR CRUISE RETURN VOYAGE:

Gianna Nadenoft is a reclusive survivor of one of the worst interstellar cruise ship disasters in the history of the Sectors. Now a renowned artist, she hasn’t left her home planet in decades, not since returning there after the wreck as a traumatized three year old. With her service animal at her side, she’s going to make the effort to travel across the star systems to attend her brother’s wedding and reunite with her fellow survivors.

Trevor Hanson is a security officer aboard the cruise liner Nebula Zephyr with his own traumatic past as a former Special Forces soldier and prisoner of war. He’s assigned to provide personal protection to Gianna during her time aboard the ship but soon finds his interest turning from professional to romantic. The two share more in common than either of them realizes and their attraction grows as the voyage continues.

But powerful enemies including a conspiracy theory-obsessed fellow passenger and sinister individuals with hostile intentions are watching Gianna and making plans to seize this rare opportunity to gain access to her and the secrets they believe she’s still keeping about the wreck. Can Trevor overcome his personal demons and rise to the occasion to save Gianna from the danger waiting on his ship? Or will she slip through his fingers and suffer a terrible fate deferred from the day her last voyage came to a disastrous end?

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VS: The three books are also available as a box set!

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Apr 16 2022

No Assumptions Weekend Writing Warriors

Sharing from my second scifi romance gladiator novel RENNYR.

Refusing to be so easily consoled, Rennyr said, “But still, the course of action you’re urging me to take requires me to slaughter more innocents to better my own place.”

He heard the man making a tsk-tsk sound, clicking his tongue against his teeth. “There you go again, making assumptions. Not every match is a free-for-all, kill or be killed. Only the lowest levels. Good gladiators cost too much to be killing them off every week. There are death matches of course but not every time you go into the arena. You have to stand out, prove you’re not just fodder for the extravaganzas. Show them you deserve to be granted life each time, make them wonder what feats you’ll bring off in your next arena appearance. Goose the betting.”

“You speak with assurance, as if you’ve done this yourself,” Rennyr said, curious about his benefactor.

“Oh I did. Fought and schemed all the way to the Five Systems. Thought I had it made.” Pride rang through the old man’s voice.

“What happened?”

VS: Next week I’ll let Gibbz explain and reveal the reason he’s helping Rennyr.

RENNYR (BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK 2) by Veronica Scott

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Apr 14 2022

3 Deleted Scenes from Wreck of the Nebula Dream

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

There are a few deleted scenes from WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM (which I’ve shared on blog posts here and there over the years and I thought this week would be a good time to dust them off for you again, since the 14th is the 110th anniversary of the Titanic (on which my scifi romance novel is loosely based) striking the iceberg and sinking.

It was always rumored that men had died during the construction of Titanic and that perhaps one unfortunate soul was actually entombed within the hull, thus cursing the ship and all who sailed upon her. You can visit the Snopes urban legend website to read more about this and other similar stories.

In WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM the heroine tells the hero at one point that there were rumors the spaceship had been jinxed by an accident during construction.

Originally I’d written a short prolog for the novel, showing the reason the ship was jinxed, but I deleted the scene. Here it is now, taking place in the massive outer space shipbuilding yard. I have shared the scene once before, on my own website:

“Come on, Frazet, you’re gonna cost the whole team its bonus, man.”

The foreman stood over him, mercilessly berating his decision. “You don’t finish installing that damn upper engine interlock adapter this morning, they can’t keep schedule for installing the engine itself either. Then the whole thing goes to hell, we get fired – you’re critical path, man, don’t you get it?”

Methodically, Frazet continued fastening the closures on his zero grav construction safety suit. He didn’t look up. “Can’t install no damn adapter if I ain’t got one that works, Jonzile, now can I?”

Throwing his hands up in the air, the foreman glanced around at the rest of the crew for support. Mostly the men avoided his eye. Lowering his voice and leaning closer, Jonzile asked, “How much out of tolerance is the adapter? I know the backup was a piece of shitty scrap but what about the main unit?”

Frazet considered. “It barely passed acceptance testing.”

“But it did pass?” The foreman was eager.

“Once. Out of three times I checked it,” Frazet said, reaching for his helmet.

Jonzile put out a hand, holding the helmet down on the locker shelf. “But it did pass, you’ll admit that?” His tone changed, became friendlier again. “Don’t you want the bonus? Don’t you need those extra credits, like the rest of us? Heard your wife was gonna have another baby. That makes four kids, right? On your wages, her not working, that’s a tight orbit.”

Frazet sighed. Jonzile’s right, things are tight. And just yesterday the company doc said there might be complications with this baby. The bonus would sure come in handy. And after all, as Jonzile kept saying, the part was within tolerance. Just over the line into the green. But that was all the manual called for, so why am I holding up the entire crew on this job? Sure, I can sign it off in good conscience.

Decision made, Frazet yanked his battered helmet away from the foreman and stood up. “Quit your complaining, would ya? We’ll make schedule today.”

Patting his shoulder, Jonzile nodded. “Good man.”

The immense spaceyards of Baktanir & Fox hummed with activity. Construction was ongoing for several military jobs as well as the Nebula Dream, designed to be the biggest, most advanced spaceliner ever. Dik Frazet was just one of thousands of sentients on the payroll that month, a skilled worker at all the trades involved in engine installation; experienced, careful, good safety record. Right after the midshift break, he finished the last connection holding the adapter device in place, where the new Yeatter hyperdrive engines developed especially for the Dream would fit.

Dik stowed his tools, moving gracefully and economically in the absence of gravity. Powering up his suit’s maneuvering nozzles, he transmitted the sign off for completion of the install, preparing to cross the yard back to the lockers. He needed some fresh supplies before switching to the next job on the new battleship across the yard.

Halfway to his goal, Dik couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that he’d overlooked something, forgotten some detail, back in the half finished engine nacelle on the civilian liner. He finally swung around and returned to the site of his previous task. Taking out his field test kit, he ran a few checks on the troublesome adapter. It failed the first time, passed the second, was borderline on the third. Swearing to himself, Frazet made the decision to yank it out.

Critical path be damned, I’m not going to sign off on the install of an intermittently malfunctioning part and just hope for the best. Hell, my family might travel on this ship someday.

“Shoulda done this in the first place,” he muttered, working to undo the adapter from its fasteners. “Damn supplier must be on the take, substandard parts half the time, don’t work right.”

He knew he’d better report this decision to the foreman first and hunker down while the man went interstellar over the delay. Preoccupied with worrying over the loss of the bonus, maybe even the job, if the team couldn’t make up the schedule, Dik Frazet never saw the massive engine swinging in above him, moving into its tightly fitted place in the nacelle, right on schedule.

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The Company arranged a very nice funeral. Mr. Baruc Baktanir the 12th attended and personally gave Frazet’s wife a generous amount of credits to make sure she could return to her home world, far across the Sectors. Jonzile and the rest of his crew received their bonus, tripled, before being reassigned to other shipyards.

The accident was treated by the Sector’s media as routine, mundane, a common enough event in the perilous world of spacecraft construction. Basically a nonevent in a week when there were enemy incursions in the neighboring Sector and a major vid star was caught in bed with highly outlawed feelgoods and an underage co-star.

The Company was satisfied that the Customer, never heard about the incident. The impression was carefully cultivated that poor Frazet had been crushed by drifting debris in the middle of the spaceyard, nowhere near the hull of the Nebula Dream, much less inside the hull. Foreman Jonzile had been only too happy to sign off on the safety report, exonerating him completely in the loss of life on his crew.

But the rumors spread anyway, in the bars where the spaceworkers gathered after long shifts.

It was said the Nebula Dream was cursed….

So there you have it….Nick, the hero of the novel, isn’t wrong about his uneasy feeling early in the voyage that something or someone may be haunting the Nebula Dream. Of course, I’m not saying that’s the only reason for all the things that go wrong, leading up to the disaster!

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VS: This is a scene from the heroine Mara’s POV, before I decided to go ahead and make the entire novel from the hero’s POV because…reasons. Some minor plot elements mentioned here also changed slightly in the final version of the book.

Here’s the deleted scene:

Three days on the luxury space liner Nebula Dream and all Mara Lyrae had seen so far was her own stateroom. Typical when I travel. All space ships and most planets are pretty much the same to me. Life is a series of meetings, business dinners and strange beds, slept in alone.

She stretched, staring around at the beautiful stateroom, now cluttered with her three personal AI’s, files, notes and the other detritus of work. She was constantly working. Being the Sector Vice President for the giant Loxton Galactic Trading was a highly responsible job. LTG paid extremely well but she was always on duty for them.

“On to the next crisis,” she said out loud, getting out of her chair and walking to pour herself some tea. She wrapped the blue silk robe more closely and leaned on the dainty vanity, back to the mirror, surveying the messy room. “Might as well be in my damn office.” She pushed her thick hair off her face with one hand.

Mara turned around to look in the mirror. She had circles under her eyes. She was too thin. A person could only exist on nervous energy for so long. LTG paid her extremely well for what she did but lately Mara was starting to feel the rewards were not worth the life’s blood she poured into it. The name on the business was always going to be Loxton. A person could only go so far without being one or marrying one. Yes, the company wanted her to step into the vice president slot. Yes, Brin Loxton had made it clear he had more than a professional interest in her. She wasn’t sure of her own emotions but he was pushing.

But do I want to be Brin Loxton’s trophy wife? Is that all there is? I’ve accomplished most of my goals and it hasn’t turned out the way I expected.

“Passenger Lyrae, you have messages.” The Ship’s AI spoke softly. It had a pleasant male baritone voice, at least in her quarters.

“I always have messages.” I’m rebellious today. She took another sip of the lukewarm tea, preparing to go back to work. Not for her the festivities and glamour of the Nebula Dream’s maiden voyage. She might as well be on a freighter for all it mattered. The speed of the voyage was her only concern and the brand new Nebula Dream was being touted to smash the record for this particular run.

“You have 87 messages in the queue since the last update fifteen minutes ago.”

“Show me.” Mara set the tea cup on the table and squared her shoulders to dive into the endless work demanded of her.

The AI projected the messages in the cabin, scrolling through the holographic list at a fairly rapid clip.

One message caught her eye. “Wait, wait, go back. What was the last one?”

The subject and the name of the sender had been unexpected, as well as the shipboard point of origin.

“From Consolidated Star Guard Captain Nicholas Jameson, presently on board.” The Ship’s recitation of the tag was a bit odd, not as neutral as Mara was used to hearing. If I didn’t know better, I’d say the AI sounds enthusiastic. “Shall I play it?”

“Sure, go ahead.” Mara remembered the soldier from the shuttle. It was unusual to see a military man aboard a luxury liner. He had to be traveling under orders, not for his own pleasure. He couldn’t afford the Dream, not on a captain’s salary. “Play visual as well as audio.”

The holo message opened. The holo was high quality, no wavering, no distortion.

Oh yes, now I know why I remembered him. Mara scrunched her bare toes on the plush carpet and sat a bit straighter. The guy was impressive, standing well over six feet, hard body packed with muscles, an honest, good looking face, square jaw, sandy blond hair a bit longer than military regulation. “A regular recruiting poster,” she said. He’d stood out in the crowd at the spaceport. He gave the air of being ready for action at a second’s notice. Totally calm and self confident in any situation. A man you could lean on.

Although since she preferred to rely on herself at all times, why she cared if he was reliable was a mystery.

His eyes were hazel green, his gaze direct and serious. There was a small dimple in his chin.

Captain Jameson’s voice matched the rest of the package – deep and appealing. “I didn’t get a chance to thank you for giving me your extra seat on the shuttle the other day so I could make the Dream’s departure, Miss Lyrae.”

Right, because I did my usual thing and went right back to work. Can’t waste a minute. Don’t want to give anyone a chance to intrude on me. Because I can fire fifty people without blinking an eye but I hate social situations. Besides it was my assistant’s seat and he wasn’t using it. So why not help a guy in a jam out? Mara sipped her tea, grimacing at how cold it was.

The captain’s image was continuing to talk. “I was hoping you’d give me a chance to pay you back. Meet me for drinks at the Casino tonight?”

Mara shook her head. Oh no, no time. Nice try, soldier. She opened her mouth to tell the Ship to send back a polite refusal but the AI spoke a fraction of a second faster.

“Captain Jameson has his hopes quite high about your acceptance of his offer. He said you have beautiful blue eyes. Such an unusual vivid blue, he said.”

She could not believe her ears. Was the Ship’s AI trying to get her to go out with the guy?

The AI kept talking. “He said you were gorgeous and you’d probably never agree to dinner but maybe he could get you to have a drink with him.”

“Ship, it’s highly improper of you to repeat another passenger’s private remarks to me.” She kept her voice pleasant. She’d already learned how young the AI on this Ship was. Surprisingly unsophisticated for a high class luxury vessel. Mara tried to avoid hurting another sentient being’s feelings whenever possible so she didn’t make her rebuke too harsh.

“I’m sorry, Passenger Lyrae. I did not mean to offend.” The AI sounded worried.

“I’m not offended.” I can’t believe I’m engaging in conversation with an AI. She glanced at the captain’s image, frozen in the center of the stateroom. He filled out his uniform for sure. She was only going to be on this ship for another week and then she’d never see him again. No entanglements. A girl deserved some fun after making hundreds of millions of credits for her employer, didn’t she?

He definitely looked like fun.

“You now have one hundred thirty two messages in the queue. Shall I go back to the start of the scroll? Fifty four are marked urgent.”

Mara shut her eyes and shook her head. She rubbed her forehead for a minute. LGT’s stream of business issues never stopped. Assistants usually sorted through the message stream for her and did triage, handing her only the highest priority issues. It had been years since she had dealt with them all herself. “What time did the captain want to meet?”

“Seven o’clock, at the roulette wheel.”

She could manage, if she took a quick shower. “Ship, what do you have in the way of evening dresses?”

The Ship projected a miniature fashion show in every corner of her stateroom, little images whirling and twirling. “Captain Jameson plays chess with me.”

“Chess?” She tilted her head, glancing more closely at one or two of the dresses, flicking the others into invisibility with a gesture.

“It is an archaic game of strategy – “

“Yes, I know what chess is.” Mara was impatient. “You have to stop making these personal comments, Ship.”

“I like you. I like talking to you. I like the captain.”

“Do you talk to everyone on board like this?”

There was a brief silence. “No.” The voice was small.

Mara patted the bulkhead, as if the Ship was a pet or a child. “It’s all right. You can talk to me. And I’m sure if Captain Jameson plays chess with you, he doesn’t mind some chatter. But most people who travel on a ship like this don’t want to hear anything from you except for business.”

“I know. I’ve been reprimanded by the AI Officer twice. Which dress do you prefer?”

“The one on the left, in dark blue. Get rid of the sequins, except around the hem.”

“I will debit your account. Shall I tell the captain you will be there at seven PM?”

“Please.” Mara headed for the lavish bathroom. A major dress like the one she had selected was going to call for some elaborate hair and makeup. And her best perfume, the expensive one from Terra.

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This third scene fragment comes after the group of passengers makes their escape from the doomed ship and may contain SPOILERS!!!

(We do know there’ll be an HEA for Wreck of the Nebula Dream, right? so this isn’t a spoiler…)

This scene takes place on the Sectors battleship Andromeda, after Nick has given his formal report to the Admiral and has been released to seek medical attention. He goes to sickbay but refuses treatment until he’s seen Mara.

She lay sound asleep on the hospital bed, hair tousled on the pillow, silken strands drying after a recent shampooing. He felt three times as grimy and in need of a shower as he had before, standing here with her. She slept easily, her face calm, peaceful, which he was relieved to see.I’m going to have enough nightmares for both of us, at least I’ve been trained for dealing with the horrors we saw. She’s pretty tough though.

Standing beside the bed, he murmured her name, not wanting to wake her, but hoping she would know on some subconscious level that he’d come as promised, as soon as possible.

Stirring just a little at the sound of his quiet voice, Mara didn’t open her eyes.

Bending over, he kissed her cheek, acutely conscious that he was going to be interrupted any second by the impatient doctor.

The story:

Traveling unexpectedly aboard the luxury liner Nebula Dream on its maiden voyage across the galaxy, Sectors Special Forces Captain Nick Jameson is ready for ten relaxing days, and hoping to forget his last disastrous mission behind enemy lines. He figures he’ll gamble at the casino, take in the shows, maybe even have a shipboard fling with Mara Lyrae, the beautiful but reserved businesswoman he meets.

All his plans vaporize when the ship suffers a wreck of Titanic proportions. Captain and crew abandon ship, leaving the 8000 passengers stranded without enough lifeboats and drifting unarmed in enemy territory. Aided by Mara (and Khevan), Nick must find a way off the doomed ship for himself and several other innocent people before deadly enemy forces reach them or the ship’s malfunctioning engines finish ticking down to self destruction.

But can Nick conquer the demons from his past that tell him he’ll fail these innocent people just as he failed to save his Special Forces team? Will he outpace his own doubts to win this vital race against time?

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VS: I wrote two sequels to the novel, following what happened to various survivors after the wreck. I did a lot of research on survivors of the actual Titanic disaster and how their lives went on.

STAR SURVIVOR

The survivors of a terrible wreck meet again—but this time only one can survive.

The long-awaited sequel to The Wreck of the Nebula Dream…

They survived an iconic spaceship wreck together. She never expected to see him again … especially not armed to kill her.

Twilka Zabour is an interstellar celebrity. She built on her notoriety as a carefree Socialite who survived the terrible wreck of the Nebula Dream, and launched a successful design house. But now the man who gave meaning to her life, then left her, is back–this time for the worst of reasons. Will he kill her … or help her survive?

D’nvannae Brother Khevan survived the Nebula Dream in the company of a lovely, warm woman, only to be pulled away from her, back into his solitary life in the service of the Red Lady. Now Twilka’s within his reach again–for all the wrong reasons. Khevan will do everything within his power to discover why Twilka has been targeted for assassination, and to save her.

But Khevan is not Twilka’s only pursuer. Will allies Nick and Mara Jameson arrive in time to aid the couple, or will Khevan and Twilka’s ingenuity be all that stands between them and death?

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Apr 13 2022

New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for APRIL 13

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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MY ALIEN BODYGUARD (ALIEN ABDUCTORS BOOK 5) by Calista Skye

Freya – I’m stuck in an alien trap, running from a monster. It’s a deadly tunnel overgrown with weird plants and swarming with strange, lethal lifeforms. The monster I’m running from is called Tocran. He’s eight feet tall and looks like an iceberg about to explode with fire from inside. He claims to be my bodyguard. All I know is that he caught me in a net and abducted me from Earth. And that he has a really big bulge in his crotch, one that twitches every time he looks at me with those hungry, yellow eyes. There are crazy movements and sweet, heady smells and pheromones everywhere. Because in this crazy world, it’s Mating season. And it’s starting to get to me.
If Tocran catches me, I know what will happen. And what scares me the most: I’m not sure I’ll fight him that hard…Tocran – She’s running straight into deadly danger. I should let her run and save myself. But I’m her bodyguard. And she’s too alluring to leave alone. I will catch her. And when I do, there must be some consequence. I think it could turn out very pleasantly for me. For her, the delight may be less. But that doesn’t bother me. After all, she is only a possession. Amazon KU

BLOSSOMING DESIRE (RENT AN ALIEN BOOK 1) by Jade Waltz

VS: REVISED TO ADD: Apparently this book has been pulled by the Author after the time the post was prepared. I have no control over that – the link was live as late as yesterday afternoon. Sorry for the disappointment…I’m disappointed too.

ALIEN MOST WANTED: UNCHAINED (FOLSOM PLANET BLUES BOOK 4) by Honey Phillips

A debilitating medical condition has taught Marcy to live her life within carefully maintained boundaries. The one time she allows herself to test those boundaries, she is abducted and taken away from her restricted life. But being thrown into a dark alien prison cell isn’t the worst thing that could happen to her. There is comfort in the darkness, and in the huge, mysterious alien who challenges her mind – and her heart. S’quent learned in the most painful way that no one could be trusted. Despite his captivity, he utilizes his formidable skills to plot a suitable revenge. Just as his plans are coming to fruition, he is gifted with a tantalizing female. He knows that there are strings attached to the gift, but he finds her almost impossible to resist. A corrupt prison, an endangered species, and an evil sibling. He didn’t think the stakes could get any higher. He was wrong. AmazonKU

SENTINEL (ROYAL GUARD SERIES BOOK 3) by W J May

VS Note: Not listed as a romance but I usually report all this author’s books

Evrion teeters on the brink of anarchy as Amber flees the homeland she has only just gotten to know. Hidden away in yet another unfamiliar room, lying awake in a strange bed, she grapples with the harsh reality of the life she has chosen. She is lightyears away from Evrion, unable to stand with the people who have looked to her family as a guiding light for years. With her back to the wall, Amber dives headlong into her search for the ultimate truth. Her past, her present, her future—it all comes down to this. Amber knows that the life she longs for cannot be lived in shadow. It is time to bring everything out into the light. Amazon Kobo

FRIAK’S SPARK (CHILDREN OF THE DEADFALL BOOK 4) by Susan Trombley

Friak – I spent years in a parallel dimension, jumping to serve the whims of a female I’d believed to be my one true mate. Then I learned the truth about her the hard way after failing to complete a mission she’d given me. I discovered that she had only been using me—and turning me into a monster in the process. After my actions led to my Uncle Gray having to destroy the Nexus dimensional portal, it ended up stranding a human woman named Valerie in our world. When I sought her out to apologize for her circumstances and my unwitting part in them, I was stunned to feel my flame stirring in the ashes left behind by my former spark. It seemed that I had somehow been given a second chance at love with a new spark. Such a thing was unprecedented for my father’s people, the Histri’i, and could only be a gift of fate. The only problem was that I could not accept that gift. I was unworthy of my new spark after all that I had done for the previous one. Valerie deserved better than me, and the only way I could convince her of that was to make her hate me enough to keep me at a distance. When fate proved determined and thrust us back together again in a situation we couldn’t escape, I realized that all my efforts to deny my spark were futile. I needed her, more than I needed my next breath, and I couldn’t resist her any longer. I had to claim her as mine—and once I did, I would never let her go. Even if it meant reconciling with my cousin—who had threatened my life the last time we spoke. Amazon KU

GARYCK’S GIFT (KETAURRAN WARRIORS BOOK 6) by Rayna Tyler

Sloane and her friends may have stopped a traitor from taking the life of the planet’s ruler, but it doesn’t mean the rest of the inhabitants are safe. The technologically advanced weapons retrieved from the wreckage of their exploration spaceship are missing, and unless they can find them soon, they’ll face a war more devastating than the last. When Sloane sets off on a solo mission to infiltrate the enemy’s compound, Garyck is the last person she expects to show up and offer help. Never mind that the handsome warrior stole her heart, then spent weeks ignoring her. She’s got a job to do and doesn’t need the infuriating male tagging along. Garyck is an elite warrior, a bodyguard to the ruling family, and a skilled hunter. He is committed to preventing another war and has dedicated his life to keeping others alive. Finding his mate, a beautiful human female with exceptional fighting skills and a talent for obtaining items that don’t belong to her, has never been part of his plans. Accompanying Sloane on a dangerous mission will be easy when compared to the challenge of convincing the stubborn female that they belong together. Amazon KU

ALIEN ABDUCTION FOR MILKMEN (THE INTERGALACTIC GUIDE TO HUMANS BOOK 6) by Skye MacKinnon

Alien scientist Bainne never meant to cause the apocalypse, but a simple mistake means planet Earth is suddenly in the grip of the Great Curdle. He’ll need the help of milkman Kenneth to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. As the two unlikely allies try to save the world, they realise their shared interest in milk isn’t the only thing they have in common.

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SAMSON’S SAVIOR: A LOST ROMANS PREQUEL Novella by Ami Wright

VS Note: From MARCH 31. Listed in Erotica.

Samson Levitsky is an ex-Earth Marine with nothing left to lose. Searching for meaning, he takes a post on remote colony planet, Phithea, as the chief of defense. His job is to protect the desperate colonists against the seemingly never-ending threats the planet throws at them. The secret to his success is an experimental drug that gives him superhuman strength. But if it turns him into a monster, is the cost too steep? Delilah is the daughter of mining magnate Hassan Rashidi. Her father is keen to get his hands on the rich mineral resources of Phithea. If only the colonists weren’t in the way. When Delilah is sent on a mission to seduce Samson and discover the secret to his strength, they are both stunned by the power of their attraction to each other. But could there be more than just sizzling chemistry?

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THE CONSUL’S TAMING (INTERGALACTIC SERIES BOOK 4) by Bella Blair

Selena: The Lord Consul Garrath Ryx is the greatest lecher in the universe, and I despise him with all my heart. Unfortunately, he is also the one person I need to persuade to champion Earth if we humans want to survive. When I finally meet him face to face, I am entirely unprepared for his all-consuming persona, his charm, and good looks. And pretty soon, he is all I can think about. Garrath: I hate my post as Consul to Earth. I am a male of action, not some diplomat. The only perk this job offers is a constant stream of willing Earth females to pass the time until I can leave this gods forsaken place. Until fate throws the most stubborn, unreasonable, evil-tempered temptress at me. And suddenly, all I can think about is how to make her MINE? How can I make her look at me with desire instead of spite? She calls me a lecher. Well, as such, I learned a thing or two, and I will make sure she will eat out of my hands soon—as the Earthlings like to say. Amazon KU

ONCE UPON A LUCKY STAR (ALPHA RED BOOK 2) by N D Shar and Natalie Debrabandere

GUESS WHAT? I’M NOT DEAD YET – My name is Storm Redfield: Navy Commander, still kicking ass at 161 years old. So far, I’ve had a good time in the 23rd Century. I discovered space travel and fought evil creatures in a distant star system. Made friends with a one-eyed Cyclopean who sounds like a British lord, discussed romance novels with a blushing AI therapist… And the cherry on the cake: had kinky sex with a gorgeous alien warrior. When a quiet return to Earth turns into an almost deadly mission, my universe is tipped upside down all over again. A young girl with a hero crush, jail time, connecting to my inner cyborg… A mere prelude to the most insane challenge I’ve ever faced. My take on it? BRING IT ON! Amazon KU

LOST AMONG THE STARS (GALACTIC DANGER BOOK 2) by Vicky Burkholder

Amanda Ki’s humanitarian trip to Xy-Three is fraught with assassins and saboteurs who are popping up faster than she can deal with them. Caught up in a web of intrigue, kidnapping, and terror, Mandy joins forces with the captain of the Phoenix, Declan Chalmers. Declan is tall, dark, handsome, and probably the most arrogant, dictatorial man she has ever met. He’s also one of the few people she can trust. Declan doesn’t know what to expect from the VIP who heads up a million-dollar enterprise, when she boards his ship. The tiny, exotic, and packed full of grit woman is not only drop dead gorgeous and smart, she’s also deadly when it comes to martial arts. A skill he wants on his side when the space craft is sabotaged. Thrown together, the two form a tight bond, but if they aren’t careful, they could end up dead.

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ESCAPING KORTH (BEFORE THE FALL BOOK 3) by Kyndra Hatch

K’urt Knox, a Korthan cyborg warrior assigned to interrogate human combatants alongside his mogha companion, W’ard, is complicated by the fact that when they enter the prison cell this time, he can’t speak. He knows this prisoner from his childhood, from a time when Korthans and humans lived together in peace. Now, he recognizes the fully mature human female combatant he is supposed to interrogate as his mate. Liana Walker is an agronomist for the Human Colony Alliance. Studying newly terraformed soil on a neutral world, she is pleased to find the terraforming process worked. Her pleasure soon turns to fear when she is captured by Korthan warriors. With no end of war between their peoples in sight, the Korthans declare her a combatant and imprison her on Korth—with a deadly creature hiding in Liana’s dark cell. Attraction and longing build between Liana and K’urt, but there is something else lurking in the shadows, something W’ard is determined to dispatch once and for all. Meanwhile, K’urt must try to find a way to convince the Korthans that Liana isn’t a combatant and deal with the fact that his fated mate is a sworn enemy. If their love is to stand a chance, they need to find a way to escape Korth. Will Liana recognize K’urt from their childhood, and if she does, will she trust him and the feelings growing between them before it is too late?

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DHOOM (GALAXY SANCTUARY ALIEN ABDUCTION ROMANCE SERIES BOOK 5) by Alana Khan

Naomi – We’ve clashed since the day we met, but I need someone to protect me on the most important quest of my life. The closer we get to unraveling the puzzle, the more he knows my hidden secrets, and the more his tender affection heals my wounds. Dhoom – Naomi’s not what she appears. The more of her fragile heart she reveals, the greater my attraction swells, and the firmer my resolve that she never learn the shocking truth about my past. Amazon KU

HEALING HIS MATE: ALIENS OF OLUURA BOOK 5 by Ivy Knox

Waking in a bed with an unrecognizable human face looming over her is only the start of Nalba’s worst day ever. It turns out she was injured in a recent battle, leaving her with amnesia. Without her greatest asset––her brain––in working order, how is she to know who she is? Waldric, the clan cook, can’t keep away from Nalba the moment he hears she’s conscious. He’s been crushing hard on her for years, and she barely acknowledged his existence. He’s desperate to prove himself a proper mate and vows to win her heart through her stomach. When his freshly baked bread triggers a memory, he jumps at the chance to become her personal chef. As Nalba uncovers who she was before the accident, she questions whether there may be more to life than striving for greatness through her innovative creations. Perhaps there’s room for something more. Or someone. With Waldric filling her life with joy and her belly with decadent treats, Nalba recalls parts of her past long since buried and is faced with an impossible choice: Should she choose love or her career? Amazon KU

SPACE STATION INVESTIGATION: CAPTAIN LIZ LAIKA MYSTERIERS 3 by Nikki Haverstock

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi cozy mystery! From FEB 18

Liz Laika and her crew have gone undercover for the Fleet, posing as an off-the-books crew looking for their own space craft. Officially, they’ve been dismissed from the Fleet, and need to find a new ship at the Centarius Outpost. Unofficially, they’re investigating a black market ring of stolen Fleet equipment. Unfortunately for Liz and the gang, their mission to investigate stolen equipment goes off the rails on Day 1. Liz stumbles over a woman who was attacked and left for dead in an alleyway. When officials deem it a coincidence that her attack is similar to others, Liz smells a rat. One way or another, her team will get to the bottom of the case…even if Eugene has to use his artificial intelligence in ways that may not strictly be legal. Danger is around every corner. From illegal races to a potential new love, can Liz manage to find what it is she really wants?

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FATED CONSORT (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 9) by Viola Grace

She didn’t want to go to Usatho, but her brother needed support. Two years in, her bond was sold, and the Overseer was waiting to take her. Two hellish years after the asteroid hit Earth, Mercy and Mender stagger to a pickup point and get taken to the education station. They get medical care, education, and languages. Mender goes through a few queries while Mercy is in medical, and when she is out, he comes to her with the offer. After discussion, they decide that he should take the offer, and he does, but she has to remain with him. It’s his addition to the contract. Then, they wait.
Two years later, her brother is on his way to fulfilling his contract, and his breeding partner decides that she is a drain on resources. He has her hauled to the bond auction with an eye to putting her up for auction before her nephew is born. On a whim, the assessor decides to re-run her compatibility tests due to her physical condition when she arrived, and to his delight, she is now companion-class. The first step is to offer her to the overseer, and he announces that he’s on his way. Mercy serves tea to Overseer Usatho. He looks her over and agrees to offer her a bond contract. She gets to stay on the planet that her twin brother calls home, which is really all that matters.

Amazon Note: Author’s other books are on Apple and Kobo so perhaps this one will get there…

SIGMA BOOK TWO (THE ALPHA SERIES) by Tiga Rayne

Shiloh Green has had the worse luck when it comes to men. For the last seven years she’s been trapped in a relationship with her Kingpin boyfriend. But opportunity to escape comes knocking when a mysterious businessman visits. Now Shiloh is headed to a top-secret military base to be a volunteer breeder for a government experiment. Things go south quickly, and she starts to doubt her decision to leave, until she meets him. Sigma is a quiet recluse who wants nothing to do with the fragile female human, until he realizes she’s his mate. Now Shiloh and Sigma must survive a psycho ex-boyfriend, an enemy from her past, a slighted Rogue, and A mad scientist. Will they make it out the compound alive, or will their love be destroyed. Amazon KU

SORCHA THE HUMAN by Carys Kenway

An anonymous call to a high-octane rescue sets Sorcha’s heart racing for all the wrong reasons. She doesn’t enjoy leaving the house, or the unpredictability of the rescue business. But she’ll do it to see Taran, the brightest moon orbiting Arrah. Alongside her best friend Sask and the woman she’s not-so-secretly in love with, Ramet, Sorcha embarks on a rescue that unravels her entire world. She heads deeper into Arrah through jewelers and nightclubs, volcanoes and mines, on an epic mission to become more like everyone else and to find the culprits of a multi-billion credit heist. And to earn her reward, an engine. Sorcha needs to choose whether to expose an underground network of crime or to discard the morals she once embraced and join the thieves. She must choose between pride in her autistic self or masking everything that makes her Sorcha. But, love and clarity are rarely synonymous. When Ramet disagrees with Sorcha’s judgment, Sorcha must decide if love really is worth fighting for. AmazonKU

MATED TO THE ALIEN HUNTER (FATED MATES OF THE FIRST ONES BOOK 1) by Athena Storm and Tara Starr

On my world, only the strong survive. There is no room for weakness, only strength. And the source of my strength? Love. Arwen is a woman like no other. Human. Curvy. ompassionate.The flower to my sword. The heart to my roar. If I can win her heart as she has won mine, we will be unstoppable. Our world is ruled by villainous monsters. They hunt both of our races – both human and Drokan – for sport. The only one who can save my people is me. But I will need her to do it. No one thinks we can do it. No one believes in our love. Sadly, not even Arwen. I will have to convince her. And we will show our world that when we are together, No one, and nothing, can stand in our way. AmazonKU

THE GARGOYLE (FATED MATES OF THE OLD WORLD) by Veronica Dean

We were told that there was something dreadful up in the mountains, but we didn’t listen. Things haven’t been the same since Spasma hit. I’ve never had much in my life, but now I have nothing. The only place I’ve ever called home is under attack from multiple fronts, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it. My only hope is the blood-soaked warrior demon who has rescued me. The problem is, I think he might have saved me so he could kill me himself. The whole world is burning around me though, and I have nowhere else to go. I have to put my trust in this monster or face capture, death or even worse. His rock-hard body, rippling muscles and gleaming, yellow eyes tell me that I have no choice but to submit to his will. We are barely able to communicate but everything he does shows me that he wants me as his own. He wants to possess me, use me, own me. The scary thing is, I’m starting to want him too. We may be more different than we are the same, but fate has brought us together, and we will survive — or die trying. Amazon KU

ALPHA’S PROMISE (THE CLARITY SERIES BOOK 2) by Cassandra Faye

Seven massive males, a strange side-step in evolution that makes them different. More powerful, more aggressive, and bigger… in more ways than one. Captured and claimed, now Karissa is different too. Omega. She’s their prey, their prisoner, but no matter how much she wants to escape, she can’t deny how much she wants them. The Alphas promise to protect her, to keep her safe, to tend her… but who will protect her from them? Amazon KU

EDEN.2 by Margaret Babcok

VS Note: From FEB 21

On a planet far from dying Earth, Jerry Nichols, an Episcopal priest, and his exobiologist husband, Rob, lead the efforts of a small band of religiously diverse settlers and scientists to create a new community where people can survive. They receive help from a mysterious entity, changing them and opening unforeseen possibilities. Then their sister ship arrives and upsets the delicate balance they’ve achieved. Will humanity once again become its own worst enemy or will a new way of Being emerge?

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ALIENATE (NEANDER BEAST BOOK 4) by Nova Noble

Neanderthals return to Earth, this time as modified Neander Beasts, ready to breed humans and take back the planet. Zartag Zagan, leader of the Neander Beasts, engages in a losing war to defend his people’s right to repopulate Earth. When Zinthrodite, leader of the Zincmeda, offers him her powerful fleet of warships, he agrees, even though he has avoided the wickedly smart woman for years. But deals have two sides, and the price Zagan must pay for his people’s freedom is a personal one. He must marry Zinthrodite, saving her from assuming the throne on her own planet. Space battles, betrayals, and enemies-turned-fake spouses lead to a stunning conclusion neither Zagan nor any of his people could imagine. Amazon KU

BONDED (EARTH 4040 BOOK 1) by Eva Priest

VS Note: Ratings are mixed on this one but the author normally has pretty favorable reviews so decide for yourself.

Talk about a bad day: This morning, I was told that I have a terminal illness, and a few hours later, I was arrested for treason. Now I’m on my way to a super max prison. En route, the transport gets hijacked by pirates and comes under heavy fire. Before I can process that, I’m abducted onto a living ship in search of its missing pilot. Surrounded by mercenaries and killers, I face a surprising offer: become the ship’s soul, and I’ll be cured. The catch? I need to bond myself with the other two pilots—the ship’s mind and heart—who are convinced that I’m their mate. Amazon KU

THE WIELDER OF PROPHECY (THE SEQUENCING CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by

The weight of Nellie’s birthright was more than she could ever handle, but it didn’t matter. She was bound to Tiarny as the Wielder of Prophecy. No one in Tiarny was safe anymore, especially not her. Every day the Queen couldn’t find her, more people died. With every passing day, Nellie felt the weight of her burden pulling on her soul. Only one thing kept her going. The Queen would pay for her crimes. The Wielder of Prophecy is the third and final book in the Sequencing Chronicles and should be read after Sequenced and Rise of the Subversives. Perfect for lovers of the dystopian genre, The Sequencing Chronicles is a coming-of-age young adult dystopian romance series that mixes dystopia and fantasy together. AmazonKU

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VS: Special item since many of us are Mary Robinette Kowal fans (The Lady Astronaut series and more). I got one for my young granddaughter:

MOLLY ON THE MOON by Mary Robinette Kowal, Diana Mayo Illustrator

When Molly and her family move to the moon, they can only pack the essentials—just one toy each for Molly and her baby brother, Luke. Luckily, Molly has a big imagination. A packing crate becomes a fort, a tarp becomes a witch’s cape, and some cans become a tea set. Baby Luke, on the other hand . . . has blocks. Molly doesn’t want to share. At first. But then she realizes that when you’re on the moon—or anywhere else—a big imagination and being with someone you love can be infinitely better than all the toys in the universe. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

SHADOW FALLEN (DREAM HUNTERS NOVEL BOOK 5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

For centuries, Ariel has fought the forces of evil. Her task was to protect the souls of innocent mortals when they die. Captured by a powerful sorceress, she is transformed into a human who has no memory of her real life or calling. And is plunked into the middle of the Norman invasion of England.
Cursed the moment he was born with a “demonic deformity,” Valteri wants nothing of this earth except to depart it and will do his duty to his king until then. When a strange noblewoman is brought before him, Valteri realizes he has met her before…in his dreams. When others come for her, bringing with them preternatural predators, he is faced with a destiny he had no idea was waiting. One he wants no part of. The truth is that Valteri isn’t just a knight of William the Conqueror. He is the son of one of the deadliest powers in existence, and if he doesn’t restore Ariel to her place, she is not the only one who will be in peril. The world itself hangs in the balance, and he is the necessary key to hold back the powers of evil. But only if he can find a way to work with the woman who stands for everything in the universe he hates.

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CHARMED AND DANGEROUS (A WOLF IN WITCHWOOD BOOK 5) by Lindsay Buroker

After battling witches, werewolves, and a crazy one-eyed rougarou with a vendetta, starting a business making magical charms should be easy. At least, that’s what Morgen Keller thought. But now she’s leased a haunted building, her cousin is dating the town’s scheming mayor, and Amar—AKA the handsome werewolf she’s been dating—is embroiled in what could be the final showdown between two rival werewolf packs. If his pack doesn’t come out on top, she could lose her lover, her business partner, and the only guy willing to catch mice for her snooty owl familiar. Why did Morgen ever think life in the small town of Bellrock would be simple? Amazon KU

HONOR OF THE WITCH (WITCHES OF KEATING HOLLOW BOOK 12) by Deanna Chase

There’s a reason Brinn Taylor will never leave Keating Hollow. It’s the only town that gives her peace from ghosts who haunt her. As an adult, Brinn has everything she’s ever wanted. Well, almost everything. The one person she’d had to give up was Austin Steele, the love of her life, when he left town to follow his own dreams. Only now he’s back, and he’s bidding on her at the first annual bachelorette auction. The problem? He’s only in town temporarily, and getting close to him again isn’t an option. The moment Austin Steele drives into Keating Hollow, he’s itching to leave again. The town holds too many memories that he’d prefer to keep in the past. However, there’s an estate to settle, and the sooner he takes care of it, the sooner he can get back to the life he’s built for himself. But when a ghost starts to leave hints about his past, suddenly he starts to question everything he thought he knew. There’s only one person who can help him—Brinn Taylor, the woman he’d loved and lost all those years ago. And he’ll do whatever it takes to get back into her good graces… even if it means bidding a fortune for her company at a charity auction. Amazon KU

MASSACRE AT MARDI GRAS (OTHERWORLDER PARANORMAL MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 3) by Rebekah R Ganiere

She’s the Outcast no one wants – until they get into trouble. Raine’s a Fae with no magic. Banished to live among “Mundanes” in the Human world she works as a Private Investigator for Otherworlders. But when Mundanes start dying in New Orleans just before Mardi Gras she’s asked by the head vampire family to come figure out who killing people. But Jordan doesn’t want Raine anywhere near a group of ancient vampires who have a particular taste for fae blood – magicless or not. Since he can’t keep Raine from doing what she does best – help people – he’ll have to do the next best thing, go with her. As Raine investigates the murders she finds things are more difficult than expected – as well as a couple new allies that might be more trouble than they are worth. The vampires think the shifters are behind the killings. And the shifters think it’s the vampires. But is it someone else entirely? Someone with a completely different reason for killing humans? Time is running out and Raine must figure out who is behind the murders, and if she doesn’t, when the blood stores dry up for the vampires, New Orleans will have an even bigger problem than a dozen dead humans. AmazonKU

MY BIG FAT HAIRY WEDDING: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL: MY SO-CALLED MYSTICAL MIDLIFE BOOK 4 by Robyn Peterman

VS note: A re-release.

How has my life come to this? Not sure who I screwed over in a past life to end up with a heinous mother-in-law who thinks my wedding is for her. If I didn’t love Chance more than myself—which is a lot—I’d rethink the entire hot mess. Problem— I’ve been instructed to show up in Hell on my wedding day with six bridesmaids. I have exactly two friends in total. The punishment for failure? Electrocution—which would suck. Problem Solve— Go to a supernatural plasticware party at the community center and blackmail a few gals into being bridesmaids. New Problem — The gals I coerced bring their own brand of crazy to the party. Whatever. Chance is the Demon of my dreams. He loves me fur and all. One night of Hell for a lifetime of happiness is a good trade. I hope…Move over, Bridezilla. I’ve got this covered. Welcome to my big fat hairy wedding. Amazon KU

FIRST GUARD: A BLACK FAN COMPANION STORY (THE BLACK FAN BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood

The last thing Stacia needs is romance making things more complicated. After being threatened at her latest movie premiere, she’s paired with bodyguard, Jason, in order to keep her safe. Sparks soon start to fly as the two vampires get to know one another more. All Stacia has to do is give in.

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GREASE THE WHEEL (A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS & GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK 5) by Amanda M Lee

Stormy Morgan is a witch with too much attitude, an old love fueling new fires in her soul, and a talking cat who keeps threatening to give her an ulcer. She’s got a full plate. Things get even busier in her life when a body drops outside her boyfriend Hunter Ryan’s house … and the death looks like more than a standard murder. Even though her magic is growing at an exponential rate, Stormy is still a novice when it comes to wielding her new power. She’s determined to find answers, prove herself invaluable to Hunter in the process, but each lead brings more questions … and all of them are of the mind-blowing variety. The victim, a man who wove a tapestry of lies across multiple towns, doesn’t stir Stormy’s sympathy. The puzzle of his life is too much for her to ignore though. On top of that, her new roommate has turned into a big problem, and she has no idea how to fix it.
Stormy moved home to make her life better, and she’s succeeding at every turn. That doesn’t mean she’s safe. At her core, she’s a fighter … and she’s going to need all her strength for what’s to come. The victim’s vices were of the human variety, but what killed him was something so much more dangerous. It’s up to Stormy to save the day. Again. If she can, that is. Amazon KU

MATED BY MOONLIGHT (MATED IN HOPE FALLS BOOK 1) by C D Gorri

Some things are only clear by moonlight. Maxwell Rose has two Wolves fighting for dominance inside of him. The volatile beasts have driven him to the brink of madness more than once, and he is desperate for relief. The last thing he wants to do is go home and open old wounds. But when his stepfather dies, he must return to Hope Falls to settle the old man’s will. The only thing stopping him from getting in and out of the quaint New Jersey town is James Mazzi. Jamie heard Max was back, and it is killing him. Can he forgive the man who walked out on him and broke his heart eight years ago? Amazon KU

COCKY ALPHA SHIFTERS (SHIFTERS UNLEASHED) by Various

Bad boys are good…cocky alphas are even better…Dragons, Bears, Werewolves, Demons, Witches, and more, we have what you need between the pages of this anthology. Fall in love with the paranormal romance and urban fantasy tales of these USA Today bestselling, award-winning authors, and new-to-you talent as they deliver those sexy-as-sin shifters you hate to love in this limited edition collection. You know you want to…fall in lust with a Cocky Alpha Shifter today! AmazonKU

SEIZE THE FIRE (NIP AND PAW BOOK 3) by Milly Taiden

Tiger shifter Oz Thatcher, Mayor of Thatcherton, is up for reelection, but he isn’t too worried. He knows he will win the Mayoral race. But when a murder allegedly happens in his home, he realizes that someone is after way more than his campaign. They want the mountain. Photographer and professional life-ruiner Riella Bradot has a plan. Frame Oz Thatcher for her murder, get out of town and live her new life under an assumed identity. It all goes according to plan until the handsome young Mayor reveals that she is his mate and is linked to him forever. There is no love or trust between these fated mates, but the people of Thatcherton are eager for their Mayor to be mated. Not to mention, neither one can keep their hands to themselves, not even when Riella’s past threatens the entire tiger streak. Will these destined lovers follow fate’s path, or will old enemies win this round? Amazon KU

TRIGGER (CAGED AND DANGEROUS BOOK 3) by Milly Taiden

War is all I knew. But one woman has opened up a new battlefield. Love. I was abandoned as a kid. I was betrayed as an adult. All I want in life is revenge. I want the man who left me in a Supermax prison to rot. They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I sure hope so. I’m supposed to rescue a woman. The woman who becomes my whole life. Storm Miller is her name. And her sweet innocence brings me to my knees. She makes my wolf howl. And has me desperate to keep her safe. She’s a Senator’s daughter. But that’s not going to protect her from the Russian bratva. Who’s going to help her bring the bad guys down? Oh, you already know. To fight the mob and rescue her, there’s only one man for the job. Me. Amazon KU

MAGICAL MIDLIFE MATING: BARBARA’S SASSY MIDLIFE TALES TALES – PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION (SASSY EVER AFTER) by Milly Taiden

Luna Maxfield has worked hard to reclaim her life after her divorce, focusing on the joys: her kids, her bookshop, and her friendship with the likes of Barbara Wolfe. Okay, so there’s no romance in her life, but who needs that, right? Not like she wishes for true love…at least, not all the time. Wolf shifter Derrick Montoya made a horrible mistake over thirty years ago: he let his fated mate slip through his fingers. He’s been miserable ever since. Now, after all these years, he meets Luna again and finds her more alluring than ever. He’s having a hard time keeping his hands to himself. Derrick and Luna have a lot to figure out. Luna’s loved ones aren’t content to let her keep living her lonely existence. Her resolve is tested with the older—and sexier—Derrick. But how can he convince her that the mistakes of the past won’t be repeated? And is it too late for them to have the happily ever after they missed out on all those years ago? Amazon KU

HOWL PASS (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 46) by Milly Taiden

Terrorized as a child by her shifter parents and her wolf pack, Sassy Rodriguez has sworn off anything to do with shifters, living her life as a human. Hell, she was even married to a human until she found out he wasn’t as loving and faithful as he had promised after he had said I do. So there’s no way she’s going to find romance in the hottest shifter she’s ever seen when she opens her front door in a towel. Wolf alphas Remy and Josh have been waiting for the female to complete their triad for years. When finally meeting her with the help of Gerri Wilder, they discover she refuses to acknowledge any part of her shifter self. That includes her mates. That doesn’t stop them from wanting to get her out of her clothes and into their bed. The attraction is undeniable, but that’s not enough for Sassy to go back into shifter life. In order to have their happily ever after, the men must figure out how to romance their mate outside of the bedroom. A task not easily accomplished for two long-time bachelors. Especially with a woman whose ex-husband is a gun-toting narcissist who thinks if he can’t have her, nobody will. AmazonKU

PIPER’S PURGATORY by Maureen A Miller

VS note: Sounded good. I pre-ordered it.

The last thing Piper Malko ever expected was to have her life snatched away so early. When she wakes up on the front steps of her brownstone to a rose-colored facsimile of her world, she is forced to come to grips with her demise. Why is she still trapped on her street, though? Was there a debate as to her final destination? Any attempt to ask the gauzy pedestrians passing by goes unheard. No one notices her. Until she sees him—over six feet of well-defined humanity staring back at her from across the street. Russell Hughes is dead. He can remember the impact of the car. But there was no bright light. No portal to the beyond. Instead, everything around him is pink. Except for her. The attractive woman across the street. Together, Piper and Russ try to piece together the crime that killed two strangers on the same road. If they can find their killer, then maybe they can escape this rosy limbo. But will leaving purgatory tear them apart…just as they’re falling in love? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

HELL BOUND (MORNINGSTAR PACK BOOK 1) by Cate Corvin

He came for me with claws and flames, and dragged my soul to Hell. I never believed in the supernatural—until demon wolves hunted me down and dragged me into the violent embrace of the Infernal Court. The Court where I once ruled as their demon queen in a past life. A life I have no memory of. Now a prisoner in an opulent cage of blood and gold, I’m the plaything of a cruel king who claims I’m his wife. All others are forbidden to speak to me, look at me, and especially to touch me. Lucifer, the Hellish wolf who tore me from the only life I’ve ever known, insists we have a past together… and a future. He’s deadly, seductive, and full of a dark rage. His forbidden touch is worth risking everything—and ignites the long dormant demon of lust and craving within me. But if we dare to defy the king… we’ll pay for our sins in blood and hellfire. Amazon KU

DEMON HUNTING WITH A SOUTHERN SHERIFF by Lexi George

With its cross-cultural mix of good ol’ boys, big bad wolves, and otherworldly beings, Behr County is the last place you’d want to be a cop. But for Sheriff Dev Whitsun, it’s Sweet Home Alabama—and he plans to keep it that way. Famous last words. When a gruesome shifter massacre rocks the community, the sexy sheriff needs more than a badge and a few silver bullets. He needs the help of an immortal demon hunter. Her name is Arta, High Huntress of the Kirvahni. Whatever that means. Dev is no position to be picky about partners right now. But when Arta turns out to be the one female he could really fall for, Dev knows he’s in for one hell of a ride. God help them all. AmazonKU

NICK OF TIME: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (PRIMETIME OF LIFE BOOK 5) by L A Boruff

VS note: No blurb.

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THE FORGOTTEN DEAD (OUTFOXING THE PARANORMAL BOOK 1) by Jordan L Hawk

Parapsychologist Dr. Nigel Taylor doesn’t work with psychic mediums. Until, that is, a round of budget cuts threatens his job and an eccentric old woman offers him a great deal of grant money. The only catch: he must investigate a haunted house with a man she believes to have a true gift. Oscar Fox, founder of the ghost-hunting team OutFoxing the Paranormal, has spent his life ignoring the same sort of hallucinations that sent his grandmother to an insane asylum. When he agrees to work with the prestigious—and sexy—Dr. Taylor, he knows he’ll have to keep his visions under wraps, so his team can get a desperately needed pay day. Soon after Nigel, Oscar, and the OtP team arrive at the house, the questions begin to pile up. Why is there a blood stain in the upstairs hallway? What tragedy took place in the basement? And who is the spirit lurking in the closet of a child’s bedroom? One thing is certain: if Oscar can’t accept the truth about his psychic abilities, and Nigel can’t face the demons of his past, they’ll join the forgotten souls of the house…forever. Amazon Apple Books Kobo

THE MASTER OF TIME (THE WINDERMERE TALES) by Talli L Morgan

LILYA NOOR has more than she’s ever dreamed: The honored title of Master of Magic. The prestigious academy at Gallien’s Peak, hers to direct and reform. A gaggle of young mages who look up to her as a mentor and role model. And a chance to rewrite the world’s perception of fire mages. It has been two years since Lilya teamed up with Jekku, Taja, and Saevel to defeat the resurrected Royal Sorcerers, and in that time, Lilya has fought her way to fame. Now recognized as one of the greatest mages of her time, she has the world at her fingertips. There’s just one problem: She’s miserable. Because Gallien’s Peak is still a prison, and no amount of fame can give her what she has always longed for: Her sister. But the right amount of power could be the key to making that dream come true, too. Prompted by a recurring nightmare that suggests Lilya might have a chance to see her sister again, she embarks on a risky journey out of the mortal world. Lilya believes she can bargain to bring her sister back, but the dead aren’t so easily awakened, and the price of a soul is never cheap. Amazon

RESURRECTED QUEEN (NEMESIS) by Jayce Carter

Revenge is dangerous, but love is a far more lethal game. Only one of the people who betrayed me is still alive—my father. Nothing matters more to me than making him pay and saving my sister from his influence. But my attempts to rescue her only made him paranoid, and now the sister I wanted to save is being forced into marriage with an associate of his, all because of me. I tried to keep the Quad, the four men I can’t stop falling for, at a distance, but the temptation they offer is more than I can resist. I tell myself I can enjoy their bodies while refusing to trust them, but, as the days pass, keeping those lines straight becomes harder. I’m in more danger than ever and my enemies are closing in on me. I don’t believe in happily ever after, and the further I go, the surer I am that this will end with me dead—this time, for good. Amazon KU

FAKE FIANCEE FOR DRAGON SHIFTER (SHIFTERS FATED MATES BOOK 3) by Brittany White

Bear Shifter Executive Assistant – Spilled coffee, dropped files, and scheduling issues were the hallmark of my career as an executive assistant for a billionaire dragon shifter, Sean. As soon as I laid eyes on him, butterflies exploded inside of me, and my heart stopped. He was the sexiest dragon shifter I had ever seen in my entire life. He fired me, but then rehired me after he discovered that while I was a terrible executive assistant, I was great at running his life. I was a bear shifter, but he thought that I was a regular human. I figured that he didn’t need to know, so I never bothered to tell him. If only I had known how that would complicate things later. Can a fake engagement with a dragon shifter end with real love? Dragon Shifter Billionaire – I left the shifter world to avoid the conflict between my father and my brother. My father deemed my brother unfit to be an Alpha, but I certainly didn’t want the position. However, when my brother rebelled and joined an enemy clan, my mother begged me to help save our clan. My father wanted me to take the title of Alpha, and at the same time, choose a mate. My personal assistant, Kaiya, seemed like a good choice. No one had to know she was human. I would hire her to be my fake fiancé, and then use a spell from a witch friend to make her forget everything when we returned to the human world. How was I to know that my “human” fake fiancé was a bear shifter who grew up in the same shifter world? How could I guess that my parents would grow to love her – and so would I? Yet, the love we had in the shifter world was a fantasy only – wasn’t it? Can a dragon shifter overcome his blindness before it’s too late and he loses his fated mate forever? Amazon KU

MIST AND MARROW (BREAKING TRADITION BOOK 2) by Mary Calmes

Linden Van Doren is in a strange position. He’s an emancipated omega holding down two jobs, so he should be out from under anyone’s thumb but in reality, there are still weird lupine rules to follow. For instance, if an alpha wants to court him, he’s not allowed to say no. If that same alpha asks for his hand in bonding, however, as there’s no contract that anyone holds but him, he can certainly say no to that. And would. He trusts no alpha to keep their word even though they’re the only ones who could make his dreams come true. [SNIP] Wade has never actually met anyone who needs someone looking out for them more and really, no one but Wade can be trusted to do it and keep their hands off the tantalizing man. When the FBI comes knocking because omegas have gone missing, Wade finds out that Linden has been far more active in the fight to help other omegas than he imagined. When both men are drafted to help, they are suddenly thrown together in a situation where, for once, neither of them can walk away. Wade’s been great at making excuses and Linny’s been fantastic about hiding his feelings. None of that works anymore. Linden knows he wants Wade—he knew the night the possessive human carried him out of hell—but loving someone who can never return his feelings is stupid and Linden’s finished with that. Wade’s never been attracted to a man before and perhaps it’s not desire or lust, but simply his protective instincts gone wild. If neither of them can be brave, there’s no hope for the future. But perhaps just winnowing through the mist of confusion down to the marrow where the truth lies will set them both free. Amazon KU

WALKS WITH SPIRITS by Edale Lane

Long ago, in an age of mysticism, Walks with Spirits, a two-spirit woman, perceives voices whispering on the wind and they empower her with the gift of calling animals. But who she truly wishes to call to her side is her childhood friend, Laughing Brook. Daughter of a shaman and an herbalist-midwife, Laughing Brook holds a prominent place in her society and bears the responsibilities it entails. She is training to be a healer like her mother, but her most compelling desire is to spend her life with Walks with Spirits. When a misunderstanding crushes their dreams of happiness, both women must learn to face the trials that await them in a land where danger lurks behind every tree and honor means more than life. Will the spirits intervene on their behalf, or are they fated never to manifest their visions of love? Walks with Spirits is a historical fantasy set in an ancient time. Packed with Native American themes, heart-touching imagery, and an epic love story, Walks with Spirits will immerse you in an inspiring view of life. Amazon KU

BEFORE THE CURSED BEAST (THE BEFORE FAIRY TALE SERIES) by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple

My name is Salome, and I’ve lived with my magician guardian my whole life. Yet when my magical skills begin to emerge and appear more powerful than his own, his jealousy knows no bounds. He seeks to hide me away and banished me to the kitchens until he has a need for me. In exchange for the opportunity to study under him once more, he makes me an offer – that I put a vague curse on a spoiled boy-king. If I do this, then I can once again resume my place by his side. Only, the curse isn’t what I thought it would be. It is darker, more dire, and I hate that I am the cause of this handsome king’s misery. Instead of working joyfully beside my guardian, I vow to learn all I can, so that one day I might remove the king’s curse. I do this out of guilt, but I also do it because I have fallen madly in love with this once-spoiled king. His kinder nature belies his beastly form. With his wolfish grin and gentle paws, he has stolen my heart. I will do anything to set him free from this curse. Anything.I just need to keep this promise a secret from my guardian . . .Or do I? Amazon KU

THE WITCH QUEEN’S MATE by Jennifer Karter

There couldn’t have been a worse time for Barra to be chosen by her gods as the next queen of the Neamairtese. She and a group of her people are being marched to the distant Empire of Victricus to be slaves. Headstrong and independent, Barra never saw herself as a leader, and her chances of saving her people dwindle when her heart’s mate turns out to be a Svekard, the ancient sworn enemy of the Neamairtese. Without her mate, Barra cannot complete her connection to divine magic and free her people. Silvi, a Svekard veterinarian, was simply trying to survive the march south when she was kissed by the Neamairtese witch, Barra. Now, Silvi has inhuman speed and strength to protect the witch, even at the cost of hurting her own people, an incredible dishonor. Can Barra and Silvi’s love overcome their ingrained hatred and prejudice to bring their people together and save them all not just from slavery, but destruction? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

BLOOD TO POISON by Mary Watson

Seventeen-year-old Savannah is cursed. It’s a sinister family heirloom; passed down through the bloodline for hundreds of years, with one woman in every generation destined to die young. The family call them Hella’s girls, named for their ancestor Hella; the enslaved woman with whom it all began. Hella’s girls are always angry, especially in the months before they die. The anger is bursting from Savannah – at the men who cat-call her in the street, at her mother’s disingenuous fiancé, even at her own loving family. Each fit of rage is bringing her closer to the edge and now Savannah has to act to save herself. Or die trying. Because the key to survival lies in the underbelly of Cape Town, where the sinister veilwitches are waiting for just such a girl.

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WOMAN, EATING: A LITERARY VAMPIRE NOVEL by Claire Kohda

Lydia is hungry. She’s always wanted to try Japanese food. Sashimi, ramen, onigiri with sour plum stuffed inside – the food her Japanese father liked to eat. And then there is bubble tea and iced-coffee, ice cream and cake, and foraged herbs and plants, and the vegetables grown by the other young artists at the London studio space she is secretly squatting in. But, Lydia can’t eat any of these things. Her body doesn’t work like those of other people. The only thing she can digest is blood, and it turns out that sourcing fresh pigs’ blood in London – where she is living away from her vampire mother for the first time – is much more difficult than she’d anticipated. Then there are the humans – the other artists at the studio space, the people at the gallery she interns at, the strange men that follow her after dark, and Ben, a boyish, goofy-grinned artist she is developing feelings for. Lydia knows that they are her natural prey, but she can’t bring herself to feed on them. In her windowless studio, where she paints and studies the work of other artists, binge-watches Buffy the Vampire Slayer and videos of people eating food on YouTube and Instagram, Lydia considers her place in the world. She has many of the things humans wish for – perpetual youth, near-invulnerability, immortality – but she is miserable; she is lonely; and she is hungry – always hungry. As Lydia develops as a woman and an artist, she will learn that she must reconcile the conflicts within her – between her demon and human sides, her mixed ethnic heritage, and her relationship with food, and, in turn, humans – if she is to find a way to exist in the world. Before any of this, however, she must eat. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

THE LANGUAGE OF ROSES by Heather Rose Jones

Meet Alys, eldest daughter of a merchant, a merchant who foolishly plucks a rose from a briar as he flees from the home of a terrifying fay Beast and his seemingly icy sister. Now Alys must pay the price to save his life and allow the Beast, the once handsome Philippe, to pay court to her. But Alys has never fallen in love with anyone; how can she love a Beast? The fairy Peronelle, waiting in the woods to see the culmination of her curse, is sure that she will fail. Yet, if she does, Philippe’s sister Grace and her beloved Eglantine, trapped in an enchanted briar in the garden, will pay a terrible price. Unless Alys can find another way.

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BRING YOUR BEACH OWL (THE OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 7) by Leanne Leeds

Four witches, a beachfront condo, and spring break in Florida. I thought this vacation would be a relaxing holiday from work—that is, until my cousin Amelia washed up on the beach. The police say she drowned suspiciously, but I know there’s even more to the story. I can’t trust the cops to solve the murder, not with shape-shifting fish around every corner and secrets churning beneath every pier. And that mermaid? What’s her deal? When one of the investigators looking into Amelia’s death claims my sisters and I were with Amelia when she died, I have no choice but to jump in, protect my sisters, and piece together Amelia’s mysterious life—and death. But I can’t help but wonder what else is hiding in these waters waiting to bite me in the rear. Amazon KU

A TREACHERY OF RAVENS (THE CHRONICLES OF OSMARIA BOOK 1) by Morrigan Gaines

VS Note: From MARCH 28

The realm of Osmaria hasn’t seen magic in centuries. It has been a thing of legends, shared around the fire. A disowned son of a duke, Cyrus Arbritrem has only two goals in life. Find his lover’s murderer and never again let anyone close enough to get hurt. The last thing he wants is the complication of escorting a naïve runaway through the wilderness. Elspeth Cadwgan has tried to be the good daughter her family expects. Until being the good daughter meant a life in a loveless marriage. She wants the chance to see the world and find her purpose. Magic wasn’t part of her plans. Discovering a plot that threatens the future of Osmaria, they must find the courage to be the legends of their time. Amazon KU

AN ARROW TO THE MOON by Emily X R Pan

Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. He’s sick of being haunted by his family’s past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his little brother, a supernatural wind, and the bewitching girl at his new high school. Luna Chang dreads the future. Graduation looms ahead, and her parents’ expectations are stifling. When she begins to break the rules, she finds her life upended by the strange new boy in her class, the arrival of unearthly fireflies, and an ominous crack spreading across the town of Fairbridge. As Hunter and Luna navigate their families’ enmity and secrets, everything around them begins to fall apart. All they can depend on is their love…but time is running out, and fate will have its way. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

SANCTUARY by Andi C Buchanan

Morgan’s home is a sanctuary for ghosts. The once-grand, now dilapidated old house they live in has become a refuge for their found family—Morgan’s partner Araminta, an artist with excellent dress sense; Theo, a ten-year-old with an excess of energy; quiet telekinesthetic pensioner Denny—as well as the ghosts who live alongside them. All people who once needed sanctuary for their queer, neurodivergent selves. Now they offer that safety to the dead as well as the living. When a collection of ghosts trapped in old bottles are delivered to their door, something from the past is unleashed. A man who once collected ghosts – a man who should have died centuries before – suddenly has the house under his control. Morgan must trust their own abilities, and their hard-won sense of self, to save their home, their family, and the woman they love.

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SAINT DEATH’S DAUGHTER by C S E Cooney

Lanie Stones, the daughter of the Royal Assassin and Chief Executioner of Liriat, has never led a normal life. Born with a gift for necromancy and a literal allergy to violence, she was raised in isolation in the family’s crumbling mansion by her oldest friend, the ancient revenant Goody Graves. When her parents are murdered, it falls on Lanie and her cheerfully psychotic sister Nita to settle their extensive debts or lose their ancestral home—and Goody with it. Appeals to Liriat’s ruler to protect them fall on indifferent ears… until she, too, is murdered, throwing the nation’s future into doubt. Hunted by Liriat’s enemies, hounded by her family’s creditors and terrorised by the ghost of her great-grandfather, Lanie will need more than luck to get through the next few months—but when the goddess of Death is on your side, anything is possible. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo

SISTERS OF MOONLIGHT (SISTERS OF SHADOW BOOK 2) by Katherine Livesey

Each step was like an old familiar song…Still recovering from the inferno that consumed Kelseth lighthouse, apothecary Lily Knight, powerful witch Alice Blackwell, and their newfound family find refuge in a mysterious mist-wreathed castle to regroup and draw up a plan of action. Because the shadows are closing in and Hecate Winter, High Priestess of the notorious coven that almost cost Alice her life, is only getting stronger…But there are murmurings of an even more sinister threat brewing on the horizon – and it has something to do with the castle. When Alice’s nightmares begin to bleed into her daily reality, everything changes. Can Lily pull her back from the edge or will she finally succumb to the darkness? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

WALL MEN: BOOK 1 A HAUNTED HOUSE by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

I’m sitting at my grandma’s bedside, moments away from losing her, when she begins to rant about monsters and men trapped in her old mansion. I practically grew up there, so I know it’s the pain meds talking. There’s nothing inside that drafty house except rotting books, rusty pipes, and neglected antiques. “I’ve written down all the rules, Lake. You must follow them,” she tells me, gasping for air. “The Wall Men cannot get free. They are soulless and evil. They will try to seduce you. But you cannot listen. They must remain chained to the wall.” What the…? In her final breath, she makes me swear to read her journals. But above all, I must promise to never go inside her bedroom, the one that’s always kept locked. Madness! Weeks after her funeral, I’m forced to confront the neglected estate she’s left behind. I can’t afford the taxes, so it has to be cleaned and sold. That’s when I hear a deep velvety voice on the other side of her bedroom door, demanding to be let out.
And dammit if I don’t want to break my promise and see who’s on the other side.

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ROGUE’S RISE: THE SHELTON FAMILY LEGACY 3 by L A McGinnis

I survived prison. I survived my murderous family…But my biggest challenge is yet to come, and my nine lives are running out. Once, I was a private investigator, and solving crimes was my biggest challenge. Now I’m on the FBI’s Most Wanted List—number three, thank you very much—and trying to stay alive long enough to save the world. Along with Gabriel Vanguard—tech mogul-turned-do-gooder—we’re in a race to save the planet before the Surge ends civilization as we know it. But our enemies close in by the day, and our time is running out. We’re a rag-tag team of miscreants, but we’re all the world’s got. Amazon KU

WARRIOR QUEEN (OUR QUEEN BOOK 6) by Traci Lovelot

I may not be an experienced warrior, but I won’t let my lovers fight my battles for me. In search of any advantage against the Unseelie, my guards sneak me back through enemy territory to commune with the Tree of Life in the hopes of uncovering long-forgotten secrets. Our only chance at survival will require all of us to master new magic and overcome old wounds. My capable guardleader will need a confidence boost. My proud warrior will need to forgive an oathbreaker. And I’ll need to learn how to love like a true Fae. But it may already be too late to save my father and my best friend. The Unseelie hold them both captive, giving me an impossible choice — save one and let the other die. Amazon KU

COLD BLOOD by Genevieve McCluer

In a single night, Kalila lost everything—her wife, their son, and even her life. Now, forced to live as the very monster she despises, she’s hunting down the vampire responsible, no matter how long it takes, or how many other vampires she has to kill along the way. Dorenia is all too familiar with Kalila’s story. Her own vampiric nemesis has tormented her for over a century as retribution for his mistake in turning her. As an information broker in Toronto, the city of fiends, she’s managed to stay one step ahead by gathering all the intel she can and never staying in the same place very long.
When Kalila inadvertently saves Dorenia’s life, the two strike up an unlikely alliance. Maybe together, they’ll have a chance of taking down the vampires who have eluded them all these years. And maybe, in each other, they can find a love worth living for.

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THE VANISHING VOLUME: LADIES OF ALMACK’S BOOK 2 by Marisa Doyle

Young widow Annabel Chalfont, Countess of Fellbridge, has two small sons to raise, a mountain of her late husband’s debts to pay off, and a secret: she’s a shadow-shaper, able to manipulate shadow as anyone else might clay. She and six other high-born ladies with equally extraordinary abilities defend England against supernatural crime—but the world knows them only as the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s, Regency London’s most exclusive social venue. In the second installment of The Ladies of Almack’s series, all of London is enthralled by E.C. Spruce’s latest three-volume novel, The Fifty Shades of Udolpho…until the third volume begins vanishing from bookshops and bedside tables alike, leaving readers desperate to know what happens next. The Lady Patronesses of Almack’s investigate, with unexpected results—and an unexpected new friendship for Annabel…or perhaps two friendships, if she’ll only admit it. Amazon Kobo Author’s Universal Link

BROKEN FAUN by Alexandra K Martin

I’m just one of the many experiments born and bred in the Ark; a secret government facility that’s been playing God with the DNA of both human and animals, creating brand new species right under everybody’s nose. The ‘Broken’, as we’ve been dubbed, have been genetically spliced with predators in the hopes of forming the perfect army. What we’re meant to be fighting for, however, is anyone’s guess. But what use is a Broken Faun? Within the walls of the compound, I’m nothing. Vulnerable. One of the few prey, surrounded by those created and trained to go right for the throat without an ounce of mercy. My saving grace comes in the form of eight Broken that have taken me under their wing. Even they might not be strong enough to keep the biggest predators in the Ark at bay; the humans in charge, hell bent on breaking all of us down and taming the beasts within. What will they do to us, if in the end, the Broken are unable to be tamed? Amazon KU

TIME TO CHOOSE: TIME TO RIDE SERIES BOOK 4) by Lynn Donovan

Betrayed and misused by her ex, Ashley Winters wants nothing to do with love or marriage until she accidentally ends up in the past with her four female friends who only wanted to avoid the Valentine’s Day hoopla. Now she has three options: the handsome diner owner, Norse Evander, with whom she has so much in common; the sheriff, Dale Cole, who causes tingles down her spine every time he’s around; or to go back to 2022. If a real possibility is presented for them to return to their own time, will she make the right choice? Whatever will she do when it is Time to Choose? AmazonKU

A DANGER DESTROYED (TALES OF AN URBAN DRUID BOOK 15) by Auburn Tempest and Michael Anderle

Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass. It is the Time of the Colliding Realms—the Keening—the Culling. Everything that happened over the past eighteen months has led to this moment. The good and the bad. The triumphs and the tragedies. Now my family by blood, by choice, and by circumstance face the battle to balance our world’s alignment. United as Team Light When rays of first morn’s light warm the depths of the sacred tomb, The powers of dark and light will hold their ground or seal their doom. Yeah, that’s not daunting at all. Attacked by powerful players from all sides, enemies, allies, and a few surprise guests rally to fight the fight of the millennium. Even if we win this war, the world as we know it will never be the same. Amazon KU

SLEDGE AND CLAW (HAMMER AND FIST BOOK 1) by Jennifer Cody

VS Note: From MARCH 29

I work, I sleep, I fuck. That’s what I do. My alphabet soup agency recruited me because of my unique blend of magic and innate talent, but those come with a steep price and it’s getting harder to pay with every investigation. I never thought Knoxville would be the place that kills me, but between someone targeting me to get me fired (or start a war; could go either way), taking on a naïve new trainee, and investigating a non-human trafficking ring, it looks like I’m about to bite off more than I can chew. The question is, can I figure out what’s going on before it all blows up in my face? Sledge and Claw is an MM Urban Fantasy with triggers for the horrors of slave trafficking and consent issues. There also happens to be a cliffhanger ending. Amazon KU

THORNS OF HOPE AND BETRAYAL (A MAGES’S INFLUENCE BOOK 3) by Melanie Cellier

The wild power is getting stronger and ignoring it won’t be possible for much longer. Cadence is willing to sacrifice herself if it will save them all, but Airlie and Zeke are determined to find another way. Drawn to the Hidden City, Cadence and Airlie are swept into the cutthroat terrain of nomad politics. Tribe Nicabar hope to seize the throne, but Annora’s secrets threaten everything—including the sisters. But while the twisted vines that connect them all threaten to tear apart everything Cadence and Airlie hold dear, they might offer the only chance for survival. They just have to escape the vengeful wrath of the General first. Amazon KU

ALPHA’S SACRIFICE (CHOSEN BY THE ALPHA BOOK 2) by Skye Wilson

After being rejected by her fated mate, Luna knows better than to trust her heart. Now Remus, the alpha of a rival clan, is making a move for her affections. Luna knows their attraction is dangerous. But when Remus reveals that her mother, who she thought was long dead, is still alive, she decides to risk going with Remus to his territory in search of answers. In Texas, she discovers an entire family that she never knew about. Although not everyone is happy about the mother-daughter reunion and Luna is treated with suspicion. Once again, she feels like an outcast, especially when Remus is under increasing pressure to distance himself from her and search for his mate. Taking his eyes off the enemy proves to be a mistake, and he learns too late that rivals exist where he least expected. Leaving Luna caught directly in the middle. Amazon KU

MAKE MINE A DRAGON (MATED BY CHANCE BOOK 4) by Harpie B Cole and Colbie Dunbar

Alpha dragon shifter Seymour is a successful artist with his own gallery. His lifestyle is hectic as, apart from creating his paintings, there are always openings and charity functions to attend, as well as preparing exhibitions. He takes his first vacation in years, and after hearing about a small town on the coast, he heads to the beach. Omega Irvin is an aspiring painter, but in order to pay the bills, he’s a waiter in a small but well-known restaurant at the beach. When he’s not painting or working, he’s cycling along the coast or watching soap operas with his elderly landlady. On two different days, at different times—or perhaps it’s the same time on the same day—Seymour and Irvin encounter Mr. Lucas and his nephew, Harry, on the beach. The tide brings a message in a bottle for each man, and Mr. Lucas insists they read it. Irvin isn’t impressed with the note he receives, but Seymour ends up at Irvin’s restaurant where the omega is his assigned waiter. Two artists. One striving to make a name for himself in the art universe, while the other is taking a break from the same world. Is their meeting destined to be only career-related or something else? Amazon KU

FATED WOLF (SAVAGE BOOK 3) by Mila Young

Everything I’ve been taught my whole life has been a lie…Hate is a cruel word…but finding out what my mother has done… what’s she’s hidden from me is unforgivable. Add to that, the four men I’ve let into my life have been keeping secrets from me too. I have a few truths of my own to reveal that might change everything between us. With the threat of war darkening our world and my ex fated mate on our heels, I don’t see how we can survive if we let the past break us apart. Can I find a way to forgive them before it’s too late and I lose everything? Amazon KU

DESERT DEVIL: SAND AND SHADOWS BOOK 2 by Colleen Helme

Hoping for a bright future with the man she loves, Ella St. John begins her new life, only to find that a deadly enemy from her past is intent on getting his way. Drawn into a fight that isn’t hers, Ella must do whatever it takes to protect those she loves, even if it means going against everything she believes in. Amazon KU

KISSED BY DRAGON FIRE by LeeSha McCoy

Have you ever been touched by fire? I have. And it kissed me. Twenty-five-year-old Shula has spent years studying dragons, and now she’s secured a place on her first expedition to track down jadeclaw eggs. But emerald-coloured eggs aren’t all she finds. After running for her life to escape a fiery beast intent on incinerating everything in his path, the aircraft sent to rescue her is burnt to ash, bringing her face to face with a breed of dragon that’s supposed to be extinct. A maykhaw. Recurring dreams have plagued Shula for years. Once she read about the lost daughter of the Kahli clan, she became obsessed with the tragic tale. But are her dreams of the black and red dragons just a result of her fascination with the once royal beings, or could they be her memories? Amazon KU

PROTECTING HIS PURPOSE (STEELWICK BOOK 2) by Lorelai M Hart and Jena Wade

Alpha Syman’s life in the Steelwick Pride has always been everything he needed. He lives with his found family and makes the world a better place for shifters. That is until he crossed paths with his fated mate—a mate who doesn’t recognize him or so he thought. He’s willing to be as patient as his mate needs, even as the mating sickness inside him grows. Omega Lewis’s life had been far from sunshine and roses. Escaping to the Northbay pack gave him the future he never thought he’d have, one that was safe and filled with love. And then one day everything changed. Suddenly he senses a mate. He wants to run to his arms and let him know he is his forever. Only one problem; Lewis’ past has his wolf terrified of lions and he’s not sure he can face his wolf rejecting the man he knows was put on this earth just for him. After the birth of his brother’s twins, Lewis gathers the strength to face what he thinks is his biggest fear and moves to Steelwick pack to be with his mate. He soon discovers he has a gift he never suspected and will need it as he faces his past and helps Steelwick try to take down The Omega Games. Amazon KU

ALPHA WOLF’S SURROGATE (GRUMPY AND BROKEN SHIFTERS) by Alicia Banks

After years of trying, the Alpha King must have an heir—no matter what it took. He didn’t have emotions. All he knew was to fight battles and to expand his boundary. So kidnaping Moonlit was no big deal for him…Moonlit: The Beautiful Outsider – As an outsider in the Royal clan, all I wanted to do was belong. I was willing to do anything to prove myself and my worth. A tournament with a tempting prize reeled me in. This was my chance and I won. Before I celebrate my happiness, I learned that I was stabbed in the back. I didn’t win but put my life in jeopardy. He wanted me for something else, to be the Royal surrogate! The traditional way an heir would be brought about made me blush. Cloud wouldn’t take no for an answer, like I could say it anyway. When he was close, the Alpha King made my body scream with desire. I tried not to fall for the king, my enemy, but I didn’t know how to stop. Cloud: The Alpha King – My mate was fated to me, the title of king was given to me at a young age. I had everything and… I should be happy. The one thing I didn’t have though, was the one thing I needed, an heir. I had to have one to secure my clan’s future…(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU

DRAGON ENEMY ENTICED (DRAGON ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS BOOK 2) by Scarlett Stone

I’ve always been a survivor. Now I’m a surrogate who must survive. I need to protect my baby at all costs. No one escapes from the elven mafia, but I’ll do anything to protect us. Even if it means fleeing from town to town. Even if it means seeking refuge with a dragon shifter. This sizzling, sexy loner is nothing but enticing. But dragons murdered my parents, and even if Lex doesn’t intend to kill me, I can’t trust him. Especially not with the truth about this pregnancy. Because if he learns it, who knows what he’ll do to me? Amazon KU

ROYAL PAINS (VAMPIRE KINGS BOOK 2) by Loki Renard

A rebellious young werewolf finds himself crossing the vampire king as the search for his family goes very wrong…Will was hard enough to contain when he was only human. Now he must be kept on an even shorter leash. As his power grows he becomes harder to control. It will take every bit of Maddox’s mastery to keep him in line. And when he wants to find his real parents, secrets from the past threaten to be even more destructive than the murderous werewolf felon himself. Can the newly crowned vampire king get his family under control? Or will Maddox’s werewolf pup tear New York City apart? Amazon KU

ALL TOO FAMILIAR by Various

Take a crime-filled tour of the paranormal with this collection of all-new stories of familiars, felonies, and flimsy alibies in this limited-edition cozy mystery anthology. From hexed rats to talking cats to mated ravens and magical havens, All too Familiar is brimming with mystery and mayhem. Each story is set in the author’s own world, offering readers the opportunity to explore new neighborhoods, meet likely suspects, and solve page-turning mysteries. (Note: Story details on ebook seller’s page…) Amazon

RAVEN’S CRY by Charlie Nottingham

Rain’s lost everything in the last decade. Her grandmother, her brother, and her family home might be next. All she has is Graham – a powerful Fae who illegally escaped the Fae Realm and has been her best friend ever since. Until Ezra – the sexiest Vampire she’s ever seen – commissions her for one hell of a job. Cleansing dozens of vengeful spirits from an abandoned mansion for a life changing amount of money. All Rain wants is to focus on her budding relationship with Ezra, but the ghosts in the mansion have awoken the ones Rain has spent a decade trying to keep locked up. But Rain isn’t the only one with secrets. Ezra has a few of his own. Amazon KU

THE CAKE SHOP by Ofelia Grand

York Winter and his packmates are attacked by a rivaling werewolf pack at a lumberyard. Injured and exhausted, York runs into a part of town he’s not familiar with, and when the enemy is closing in, he takes his chances and escapes into a bear-owned bakery. Torbjorn Holt doesn’t do people, and he doesn’t do wolves no matter what the pull in his heart is trying to tell him. He’s learned his lesson and will not have wolves in the bakery, and he’ll definitely not mate one. Luckily, York isn’t too badly injured, so Torbjorn doesn’t feel bad about kicking him out into the rain. York can’t believe what’s happening. He’s finally found his mate, but Torbjorn refuses to let him stay. Torbjorn will never trust a wolf again, and if York doesn’t leave soon, he’ll knock him out with a rolling pin and dump him in the alley. York has to make Torbjorn understand he means him no harm, but how will he do that when Torbjorn refuses to talk to him? Amazon Kobo

DUPLICITY (THE DUALITY SERIES BOOK 2) by Becca Fogg

VS Note: Book 2 of 4 book series; author states book ends with a cliffhanger. RH.

Just as our heroine is finding her feet, she’s literally and figuratively swept off them by the Kier—and one in particular. The Kier are not at all what Jex expected. Tall-Dark-and-Handsy insists Jex’s place is by his side, fighting the villainous fight. She knows better than to fall prey to his honeyed words and tempting offers. Still, our bad guys are planning something, and she’s determined to figure out what. With hazards surrounding her, she has no choice but to adapt and be as fluid as her water elemental ability. Can she resist the snare Derek sets before her? Even if she does, will the Clara understand? Amazon KU

PACK PUNISHED (THROWN TO THE WOLVES BOOK 3) by J Kearston

When your world becomes a ticking time-bomb, you might as well time the explosion to inflict maximum damage. The real challenge comes in the aftermath, when you’re forced to face everything you lost in order to survive. Uniting multiple packs is impossible enough with their constant fighting, and now Damian, Hunter, and Kaige expect me to get the Slaughters on our side? To dethrone a man that already survived death at their hands once? I’m no one’s salvation, I’m their ruin. All that I inspire in these men is the desire to throw what remains of their souls onto the pyre, forcing me to helplessly watch as all of our lives go up in flames. Maybe this is part of my curse, maybe they’re just as broken as I am, but the one thing I’m certain of? Either we come together, or we’ll be ripped apart; in every sense of the words. I have no idea what to expect when we get to murder mountain, but the silver lining that comes from being broken? I get to construct someone new out of the pieces. The monster prowling beneath my flesh embraces her jagged edges, and isn’t afraid to reduce anyone who’d dare take what’s ours to smoke and ash. We’re hellfire and damnation wrapped in a pretty little package. And we’re done running. Amazon KU

CURSED WOLF (WINTER WOLVES BOOK 1) by Scarlett Grove

Seventy-five years ago, alpha wolf Rex Winter and his brothers were cursed by a powerful witch known as the Snow Queen. Ever since, they have lived as wolves, only able to shift during the night of the full moon. The only way to break the curse is to claim their fated mates. Rex knows it’s time to leave their ancestral lands. Guided only by a dream of his mate, they travel hundreds of miles across the frozen wilderness to a place called Fate Island. Luna Linwood is all alone. Her ex-boyfriend left her to pursue his dreams and didn’t even ask her to come along. Her rent is too high for her wages as an indie book store manager, and the bills are stacking up. When she finds out her long lost grandmother has left her a bookstore in Alaska, Luna is overjoyed and enraged. Her father and stepmother told her that her mother’s mother was dead. Luna takes a chance, and travels to Fate Island to claim what is hers. When she arrives, she meets new friends and finds her late grandmother had many more surprises in store for Luna. She signs up for a shifter dating app and is matched with Rex Winter. Will Luna be able to accept all the changes in her new life? Can she and Rex overcome the curse that has kept him locked in his wolf form for decades, or will it be too much for either of them to overcome. Amazon KU

MERCENARY (KINGMAKERS 3) by Jaye McKenna

VS Note: From MARCH 30

For Kai McKinnon, the town of Icewood is just another slap in the face. Stranded by his now-dead grandfather, Earth-born Kai is learning just how ill-prepared he is to survive untamed wilderness, monsters, and magic. The only bright spot is Coryn, the man Kai is coming to care for. But how long will the competent Coryn be willing to put up with Kai’s blundering attempts to learn the skills he needs to survive? For Kai’s cousin Adrian, Icewood is an abuse-free paradise where he’s learned that he’s not crazy, but sensitive to energies no one on Earth is even aware of. Apprenticed to the mythe-weaver who saved his life, Adrian must now learn to control energies that make him powerful enough to kill with a thought. For Coryn, the man who helped Kai and Adrian escape captivity, Icewood is a trap. An ex-assassin marked for death, Coryn fears he will only bring danger to the peaceful town — and to Kai. The smart thing to do is leave, but his feelings for Kai make that impossible. When Adrian disappears, a rescue mission into the heart of the most dangerous forest on Aion forces both Kai and Coryn to face their deepest fears head-on. Can they find Adrian and bring him home before it’s too late? Or are they all doomed to die in the depths of the Mithrak? Amazon Apple Books Kobo

VENGEANCE (FATED SIGHT BOOK 4) by Elle Lincoln

I, Vanessa, rejected him and broke our bond. I extinguished it right in front of my dying mate, and the only one grieving over that break is me. Lost in my grief, I’m unaware of time passing, and I withdraw from my mates and my duty as heir to the Underworld as I wait for my lost mate to come back to me—until my other mates and my father pull the rug out from under me and force me to wake up by throwing my coronation ball. Adrift in a world that needs me, every day becomes a new adventure, and I fall in love with playing queen. One fear, however, continues to haunt my new life—Persephone. She’s been quiet, too quiet. She’s slowly upping the stakes, and I anticipate her attack, but am I ready for her vengeance? Amazon KU

HER LONER (SHIFTED LOVE SERIES BOOK 8) by Fiona Davenport

Thora Ferguson didn’t know shifters existed until she moved to Timber Ridge. But seeing how mates treated each other, she couldn’t help but want one of her own. After a decade as a lone wolf, Rome Coinin didn’t expect the pack he joined five years ago would eventually lead him to his mate. But there was no doubting the pretty little chef was fated to be his. And now that he’d found her, nobody was ever going to come between them. Amazon KU

DEMON VALLEY MARKED (PRETTY LITTLE MONSTER TRILOGY BOOK 2) by Avery Stone

Oh, how the tables have turned. With painful truths revealed, I, Alpha Malifer Nightshade, must now face the consequences of my deceit. I played a dangerous game, hoping no one would put the pieces together, but I failed to account for one strong opponent: my fated mate. When I marked Lex, I didn’t think of the consequences. Now she’s Demon Valley Marked: A princess of the shadows. A seductive lover who can fulfill my desperate desires. The carrier of half the valley’s power. If I don’t eliminate my enemy, I’ll end wrapped around her fingers, and who knows what will happen then. With a valley to run, a mafia empire to maintain, and blossoming love I can’t stop, I’m starting to realize what my pretty little monster has become. If we become the enemies we’re destined to be, the blood of my Demon Queen will be marked upon my hands — for all eternity. Amazon KU AB

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VS: The next book up in my STAR CRUISE backlist:

STAR CRUISE IDOL’S CURSE

An unusual bequest….

Juli Shaeffer, the Nebula Zephyr’s cruise director, receives a mysterious bequest from the estate of a longtime passenger – a lump of rock taken from a reef on the planet Tahumaroa. Legend states anyone who steals from the ocean gods will be cursed. The passenger’s will requests the rock be returned to the beach so his heirs won’t be affected by the bad luck he believed he’d incurred. Juli doesn’t believe in superstitions and she agrees to carry out this small favor on the ship’s next stop at the planet in question.

Until the rock disappears from her office…

When the rock disappears and reappears in various locations around the ship, and seems connected to a steadily escalating series of mishaps, Juli turns to Third Officer Steve Aureli as the only one she feels she can trust. Along with Steve and his elderly Aunt Dian – a passenger aboard the Nebula Zephyr for this cruise – she investigates the strange series of malfunctions plaguing the interstellar luxury liner. Steve and Juli enlist his Aunt Dian’s dog, Charrli, a retired Sectors Z Corps canine, to help them track the missing rock as it moves about the ship.

Juli and Steve must find the rock, hang onto it and transport it to the planet’s surface, before the alien idol’s curse turns deadly. The attraction between the two of them grows as the threat to Juli becomes more and more focused. Can she carry out her task while he keeps her safe from the alien curse? Will the capricious alien idol bring them good fortune…or disaster?

This is a re-release of the 42,000+ word novel I included in the Pets in Space® 4 anthology, which is no longer available. No revisions or additions have been made to the original novel for this re-release. I have also now included a 4,000 word prequel story Butterfly Hair, in which the diva Azlaya arrives on board the Nebula Zephyr. This short story was a free reader magnet available only in the time before the anthology was originally published.

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Apr 9 2022

Not So Innocent Weekend Writing Warriors

Sharing from my second scifi romance gladiator novel RENNYR.

The excerpt: Rennyr’s in solitary confinement in “the pit” for refusing to fight again after the death match (where he did manage to save a number of lives, at least temporarily). May be edited from published edition. Follows on directly from where I stopped last week. His new friend Gibbz is speaking, the Westklin he refers to is the franchise owner.

“You don’t know anything about life here, so I advise you to shut up and listen. You won’t get out of this alive if you don’t heed my words. Westklin won’t give up his ambitions and he’ll do everything in his power to break you. And don’t tell me he won’t succeed—I’m sure a guy as big as you will say it can’t be done, you’re tough. Well, he’s downright terrifying and he’ll do anything to prosper once he sets his mind on a goal. Lotta rumors and legends about Westklin and they’re all true and then some. But you don’t gotta do it the hard way. Do it the easy way, fight the battles he puts you in, take the training, show off those muscles and claws and whatnot and that pretty face and take every opportunity to impress a scout or a buyer from offworld. Westklin’s gonna want a big price for you or maybe even a percentage of your future wins so you gotta demonstrate your worth. Get people talking about you.”

“Killing people isn’t an easy thing,” Rennyr said, his gut roiling as scenes from the time in the arena passed through his mind’s eye. “The deaths weigh on my conscience. The ones who died at my hands in the arena the other day were as innocent as I am.” He found an odd peace in expressing his regret out loud to this unseen companion.

There was a sharp bark of amusement from above, hastily smothered. “Well some of them wasn’t so innocent.”

VS: Next week Gibbz will continue giving his advice and educating Rennyr about the world he’s been sold into.

RENNYR (BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK 2) by Veronica Scott

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Apr 8 2022

18 Charity Anthologies for Ukraine Relief #StandWithUkraine

Thought I’d gather together in one post all the recent romance or other genre charity anthologies which have been put together to benefit various Ukraine relief efforts. For myself, it was wonderful to be able to do even a tiny thing to help. (Provided a story to ADAMANT SPIRITS.)

In many cases more details may be available on the ebook seller page, as to specific authors participating etc.

I’m sure I don’t have them all here so feel free to add others in the Comments.

In no certain order:

ADAMANT SPIRITS: A 2022 CHARITY ANTHOLOGY OF ROMANTIC UF, PNR AND SCIFI ROMANCE FOR UKRAINE by Various

VS Note: I have a short 9K word SFR story in this one but it is NOT a new story. I was honored to be asked to participate in this effort and to do something even tiny to support Ukraine.

Get swept away by more than 1,000 pages of romantic urban fantasy, sci-fi romance, and paranormal romance from bestselling authors – all to help Ukrainian refugees affected by the recent tragedy. Featuring more than 40 authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, the Adamant Spirits charity anthology includes more than 42 novellas, novelettes, short stories, and exclusive sneak-peek chapters. Stories range in heat level from mild to scorching. Most importantly, all proceeds (100%) will be donated to the International Rescue Committee (or a similar charity should IRC become unavailable), which in turn will be directed to supporting humanitarian efforts on behalf of the Ukrainian people. Universal Buy Link

FIERCE HEARTS: A 2022 CHARITY ANTHOLOGY OF ROMANTIC FANTASY AND FANTASY ROMANCE FOR UKRAINE by Various

Lose yourself in more than 1,000 pages of love, magic, adventure, and hope – all to help Ukrainian refugees affected by the recent tragedy.The Fierce Hearts Charity Anthology includes 46 romantic fantasy novellas, novelettes, short stories, and exclusive sneak-peek chapters from more than 40 authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. Stories range from mild to scorching in heat level. Most importantly, all proceeds (100%) will be donated to the International Rescue Committee (or a similar charity should IRC become unavailable), which in turn will be directed to supporting humanitarian efforts on behalf of the Ukrainian people. Universal Buy Link

NIGHTINGALE: AN ANTHOLOGY FOR UKRAINE by Various

VS Note: I have no idea what genres are included but there are some great authors here and I’m fully supporting anthologies for Ukrainian relief.

NIGHTINGALE is a romance anthology with over FIFTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling authors. 100% of the royalties will be donated to relief and human rights organizations working in Ukraine. NIGHTINGALE is only available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it’s gone. Amazon Kobo

EAT YOUR HEART OUT 2 by Various

Are you ready for seconds? Eat Your Heart Out is back for 2022 with 19 brand new standalone stories from bestselling romance authors. Pull up your chair and dig into a variety of drool-worthy stories! Whether you want to dip into something steamy, or nibble on something sweet, you’ll find your perfect match amongst the pages. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer your treats paranormal, contemporary or with a side of aliens, we have a dish for everyone. All net proceeds from Eat Your Heart Out 2 will be donated to The Hunger Project and Unicef’s Ukraine appeal. Amazon Kobo

STAND FOR UKRAINE (ROMANCE CAFE COLLECTION BOOK 13) by Various

Protect the innocent. Provide for families. We stand with Ukraine. Across the globe authors have come together to provide stories filled with hope, heart and understanding, inspired by the events of February 2022. STAND FOR UKRAINE is a collection of romance, women’s fiction and poetry. Proceeds go to Save the Children’s efforts to provide Ukrainian children with food, warmth, shelter and psychological support. Amazon

HEROES FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE by Various

VS Note: No idea if there are any SciFi/Fantasy/PNR stories in here but all proceeds go towards Ukrainian refugee relief. I got my copy!

Read romance stories about heroes fighting for a cause and to protect others by 10 Award Winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, PLUS 2 Bonus Stories. Available for a Limited Time.We’re romance authors and like everyone, we’re heartsick about the plight of Ukrainian refugees. So we decided to do what we do in and put together this anthology in support of the cause. We hope you, as romance readers, will do what you do, and read our book in support of the cause. Thank you and enjoy.

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21 STORIES FOR UKRAINE by Various

We are a group of writers who, along with the rest of the world, were stunned and appalled by the invasion of Ukraine and the consequent refugee crisis. However, war brings out the good as well as the bad in mankind and around the globe people are doing amazing things in an enormous effort to raise money for Ukraine and its people. With this in mind, we came together to compile this book; a variety of lighthearted short stories. Everyone has given their expertise freely and all royalties will go to DEC towards the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Authors: Linda Barrett, Rob Nisbet, Wendy Janes, Ginny Swart, Fran Tracey, Kath Kilburn, Madalyn Morgan, Sally Trueman-Dicken, Sharon Haston, Glynis Scrivens, Jenny Worstall, Carrie Hewlett, Liza Miles, Elizabeth McKay, Christine Sutton, Elaine Chong, Claire Buckle, Kitty-Lydia Dye, Alan Barker, Raine Cooke. Cover design: Jonathan Temples.

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LOVE STORIES: UKRAINE by Various

Featuring contributions from Adele Parks, Milly Johnson, Jane Fallon, Katie Fforde, Jane Corry, Jessica Fellowes, Cathy Bramley, Holly Martin, Paige Toon, Rachael Lucas, Clare Swatman, Bernice Bloom, Josie Lloyd, Kate Gray, Gillian McAllister, Gill Paul, Rachel Edwards, Amanda Jennings, Chrissie Manby, Emily Kerr, Kirsty Greenwood, Phoebe Morgan, Tammy Cohen, Veronica Henry, Alex Brown, Pernille Hughes, Tasmina Perry, Lola Jay, Cesca Major and Isabelle Broom, Love Stories is a perfect escapist read, with 100% of the profits from the anthology going to DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

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POETRY FOR UKRAINE edited by Robin Barratt

From award-winning multi-published poet laureates, to emerging poets exploring words for the very first time; from university professors, actors, psychologists, artists and journalists, to students, domestic workers, librarians, teachers and care-workers; from high-schoolers, to the over eighties, POETRY FOR UKRAINE brings together an incredible 254 poets from 53 countries around the world, all showing their support for Ukraine! All profits from this publication will go to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. (VS: More on e book seller page…)

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VS: And here are upcoming anthologies with pre-orders:

HERO DADDIES by Various – April 11

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BATTLE OF THE HEART by Various – April 11

LOVE WINS by Various – April 21

SEEDS OF LOVE by Various – April 26

You can help us make a difference. SEEDS OF LOVE is a romance anthology to benefit Ukraine. This collection of short romance stories is not available anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be donated to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. They are a grassroots, entirely volunteer-based organization that provides aid to wounded Ukrainian warriors, assistance to their families, and support to internally displaced people. This anthology features 48 authors. The stories include various sub-genres of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, dark romance, and romantic comedy.

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LOVE NOT WAR by Various – May 24

— A charity Anthology for the Ukraine Crisis Fund – 17 authors have come together to write 16 different romance stories of all sub-genres and tropes. LOVE, NOT WAR releases 05.24.22 All proceeds will go to benefit affected communities in Ukraine, with a focus on the most vulnerable, including children, who need access to food, medical services, and psychosocial support. It also supports humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions where Ukrainian refugees have fled. Cover designer graciously donated by: Black Widow Designs

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HOPE FOR UKRAINE from Tarina Anthologies – May 24

The struggles faced by the Ukrainian people are grave, their situation heart-wrenching. But their bravery during these dark days has been a light that has captivated and won the hearts of the world. The stories compiled in Hope for Ukraine seek to capture the essence of resilience and courage that we see daily in the Ukrainian people. This anthology includes tales of perseverance, overcoming insurmountable odds, sacrifice, tenacity, and redemption from a variety of genres. While no one knows what the future holds, one thing is clear: the road forward for Ukraine will be a difficult one. As such, all proceeds from sales of Hope for Ukraine will be donated to the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, in the hopes that we, too, can be a beacon of light, love, and hope for those facing darkness and despair. Amazon Kobo

SUNFLOWER SEASON – HISTORICAL ROMANCE by Various – June 7

SUNFLOWER SEASON is a charity collection featuring stories (some never-been-published and some old favorites) by over 70 — that’s right — SEVENTY of your favorite Historical Romance authors. ALL royalties will be donated to humanitarian relief in Ukraine. This set will be released on June 7, 2022 and will only be available for a limited time. Preorder now and enjoy a summer of historical romance!

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FEATHERS OF HOPE – YA FANTASY by Various – June 28

Like a phoenix, hope rises from ash. Immerse yourself in uplifting tales of love, friendship, growth, and forgiveness. Visit enchanting realms and mysterious worlds where anything is possible, happily ever afters are guaranteed, and hope leaps from the pages. Featuring 10+ stories, Feathers of Hope is a young adult fantasy anthology featuring work from NY Times, USA Today and award winning bestselling authors. Best of all, 100% of the royalties will be donated to organizations working in Ukraine for refugees and children displaced by the conflict.* Feathers of Hope is only available for a limited time, so share the love and one-click your copy today. *The authors aren’t affiliated or endorsed by these charities; they simply wish to help. Amazon Kobo

CHILDREN OF WAR by Various – August 24

A future torn apart by war…Adolescence lost to battle…What becomes of those who lose their childhood to armed conflict? In this anthology, a diverse group of authors from around the globe bring you a multi-genre collection of short stories exploring the experiences of children trapped in war, to honour those affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and support their healing in the future. No one’s potential should be crippled because of trauma inflicted during their most impressionable years, and yet an entire generation of Ukrainians is threatened with just this outcome. All proceeds of this anthology will be donated in perpetuity to Voices of Children Foundation in Ukraine or another similar charity. Amazon

TOGETHER WE STAND VOLUME 2 by Various – August 24

We are the ones who walk barefoot through hell, making it out the other side with nothing left except sheer will and a whole lot of grit in our pockets. By losing everything, others hailed us as beacons of hope. Our journeys were by no means glamorous. Each of us left an important part of ourselves behind so that we might start anew. We are the survivors. This is our chance to grab happiness by the horns and make it our own. Join 20+ USA Today, bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they weave tales of horror, loss, persecution, and unfair struggles, leading to new lives, new romances, and most importantly, well-deserved Happily-Ever-After endings….All proceeds from the print and digital sales of this book will be donated to organizations providing relief to Ukraine.

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Veronica Scott

Science Fiction & Fantasy Romance Author

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