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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ALIEN CORSAIR’S ABDUCTED BRIDE (DRACONIAN WARRIORS BOOK 16) by Miranda Martin
Drakon – I’m an outcast, a scavenger, a lone trader making meager runs between isolated planets on the outer rim. It’s quiet, outside the occasional pirate, and I like it. My desire for fortune, wealth and glory are a far away dream until I stumble upon a beautiful human queen. One look at her and I will move worlds to make her mine. She doesn’t trust me because she’s been hurt and that has left her untrusting of all aliens. I’m intent on earning her trust, but right when I think I’m making progress, we’re attacked by a pirate seeking revenge. Instead, he and his crew take her. I’ll save her even if it means sacrificing my own life. Betsie – First contact with the cat faced aliens went badly. They abducted me and I became an object of their abuses. When I’m ‘rescued’ by a large, scaly green alien with claws, fangs and huge talon tipped wings, I’m not feeling hopeful about trading alien masters. Stranded on an uninhabited planet after his rescue, I’m slowly accepting the fact that he’s different than my former masters. When I’m noticing how insanely handsome the dragon looking alien is, and how hot he looks without a shirt on, all hell breaks loose. I had no idea that we were being hunted or that a group of pirates is intent on getting revenge against Drakon. Or that their plans include selling me back into slavery. When they attack, Drakon and I are forced to work together in order to survive. The pirates have us outgunned at every turn and when they capture me, I’m forced to accept that this time there will be no rescue. My one hope is the Draconian warrior who might or might not be coming. Amazon KU
ARTEK (SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN ALIEN BROTHERS BOOK 1) by Honey Phillips
VS Note: A new series!
Worn down by war and conflict, Commander Artek and his brothers – the soldiers under his command – have chosen to start a new life on a backwater planet. As hard work and peaceful surroundings start to heal old wounds, he realizes that something – or rather someone – is missing from his new life. None of the human females in the small town on the other side of the mountains appeal to him except for the shopkeeper’s daughter. She’s smart, sensible – and disturbingly attractive despite her shapeless clothes and brusque manner. Although Nelly is rapidly turning into the town spinster, she’d rather be alone than married to one of the local bumpkins. But when one of the mysterious aliens who have taken up residence in the mountains behind the town proposes a union, she sees the chance for a new future. He’s big and gruff – but he treats her as if she’s precious. But a whirlwind courtship and a hasty marriage are only the beginning. Can two people who know nothing about each other possibly find happiness together? Amazon KU
STORM ECHO (PSY-CHANGELING TRINITY BOOK 6) by Nalini Singh
VS Note:: This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors. Had it pre-ordered.
Silence has fallen. The Psy are free to feel emotion. Free to love. But Silence was never a prison for Ivan Mercant. The biggest threat to his future lies dormant in his brain—a psychic monster that wants only to feed. And now, the brutal leash he’s kept on that monster is slipping. He prepared for this day, for the end of Ivan Mercant . . . but that was before he met Lei. As primal as she is human, this wild changeling brings color into his life, laughter to his soul. Then the dream shatters in a rain of blood, in silent bodies in the snow. Lei is gone. Vanished without a trace . . . until he meets strangely familiar eyes across a busy San Francisco street. Soleil Bijoux Garcia is a healer who has lost everything. She exists in a world of desolate aloneness . . . till the day she finds herself face-to-face with a lethal stranger. The animal who is her other half knows this man, but her memories are tattered fragments. Sorrow and a need for vengeance are all that drive her. Her mission? To kill the alpha of the DarkRiver leopard pack. But fate has other plans. Soon, a deadly soldier who believes himself a monster and a broken healer might be all that stand between life and death for the entire Psy race. . .
WAR (CAPTURED EARTH BOOK 4) by A G Wilde
SAN’TEN – The war has begun. While my brethren find mates with these new hyu’mankin, I want nothing to do with such relations. There is only one need within me and I have been waiting for a long time to sate it—a need for WAR. And I get a taste. It is a sweet fire that fills my soul as I destroy the beings who have ripped my world apart. I will know nothing sweeter…That is…until she wakes. When Mee’na escapes from Base Zero, I am the only one who can retrieve her. A traitor. She colludes with the very beings I have vowed to destroy. And my vengeance knows no bounds. I will find her. I will bring her back. And she will pay. But that sweet fire, that taste of war, is nothing like the fire I encounter on my quest. I am suddenly fighting two battles, and the one that will claim my heart, my soul, is the one I cannot afford to lose. Amazon KU
WAKE THE DEAD (HEROES OF THE APOCALYPSE BOOK 3) by Baleigh Higgins
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note and you know me and apocalyptic books!
It’s the end of the world. The dead have risen, descending upon the living like a swarm of locusts. A plague released from the bowels of hell. The only thing that stands in their way are the ordinary men and women called upon to survive. Those who find the courage to fight despite their weaknesses and doubts. They are the heroes of the apocalypse. Amazon KU
DOWN TO EARTH (GALAXY GAMES BOOK 4) by Alana Khan
Without A’Dar’s help, Maya won’t last an hour. Without access to her blood, neither will he. Pitted against hundreds of competitors whose only mission is to viciously kill their opponents, Maya must strike a deal with the scariest male she could ever imagine. What starts as an unholy bargain results in a deliciously erotic soul-connection deeper than either of them dared to dream. How will they survive when everything is rigged against them? Amazon KU
HER ALIEN SPYMASTER (THE DRIFT: HAVEN COLONY BOOK 4) by Susan Hayes
She went into cryo-sleep a prisoner and woke up free…Skye thought freedom meant she could make her own choices. What to eat, where to live, and who she’d love. She’s learning that life doesn’t work that way, and fate has a mind of its own. The cynical veteran spymaster wasn’t the male she’d have chosen, but he’s the one she’s destined for… Except he doesn’t believe she is his mate. In fact, he’s certain he can’t have one at all. A spymaster lives for duty – no possessions, no attachments – and absolutely no mate. Yardan has lived by those rules since the day he took his oath. His duty is to advise and protect Prince Tyran and Haven colony, and lately he’s failed them both. He needs to redeem his honor and uncover the mole in their midst, but first he has to deal with a beautiful cyborg who insists they are destined for each other. Skye is smart, desirable, and a distraction to his investigation. Could she also be the spy he’s hunting for? Or is she something more dangerous? Like the mate he is forbidden to have. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ALTERNATES by Veronica Samek
VS Note: Listed as steampunk. Not romance.
After witnessing her doppelganger’s murder, Mia discovers that she has the power to travel between worlds. Hunted by the emperor of universes for her newfound ability, she’s forced to team up with an escaped convict and his associates to find the way back home. As they each pursue their own agenda, Mia grows closer to the group. Their motivations come to light, and Mia’s own goals begin to shift. Soon she discovers that her journey home might not be as simple as she thinks and that the fate of universes may rest on her shoulders. Amazon
RESCUED BY THE REBEL ORC (MATES OF THE BURNING SUN CLAN BOOK 7) by Celeste King
He’s lewd, crude, and a complete jackass. And he’s the love of my life. Before joining the Burning Sun clan, Naar used to be a rebel orc. It shows. Beasts have more manners than this orc. Watching him eat is all you need to go on a diet. Bathing is a foreign concept to this giant beast. But wait, it gets better. He’s bedded most of the human women in the camp. And he’s never met a rear end he hasn’t smacked. He is in every word…a savage. Except…His raw power is what he uses to protect me. He always makes sure that I’m fed. The love he gives me is unguarded and leaves me spent. And when he tells me he has forgotten every woman before me…I believe him. Because this orc isn’t just any savage. He’s MY savage. Amazon KU
LEOPARD ASCENDING (HELLION HOUSE STEAMPUNK SERIES BOOK 3) by Emma Jane Holloway
After violence shatters Miranda Fletcher’s world, she swears to protect those she loves. An air captain’s daughter, she has courage enough to battle hungry monsters. Now a different threat hides among them—one much harder to destroy. Miranda seeks out her rebel brother, Gideon, for aid. A private inquiry agent, he’s searching for victims no one else dares to find. When one of his father’s airships is blown from the sky, Gideon suspects his cases are linked to the disaster, and his family is the villain’s new target. Danger hides everywhere—in gaslit clubs and drawing rooms, in the secret halls of the mages, and among the monsters of the forest. Uncovering the city’s dire truth could cost Miranda and Gideon their lives—or condemn them to a fate more terrible than the grave. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
NEW WORLD: MADE FOR ME by Lily X
Torn between survival and fate, two women fight their destinies in this second in a sexy new sci-fi romance series from Lily X. Kit: Oh Goddess, I’m so, so tired of running. But I can’t stop. Not when a mad scientist thinks my genes are the key to a new race of superbeings. I made it six weeks before a hunter tracked me down—a woman who all but ignores my pleas for mercy. I should be frightened of her, but my body quakes from something else whenever she’s around. And when she’s not, I long to press her lips to mine and wrap my fingers around her horns. If only she weren’t luring me back to a living nightmare…Ana: All my life, I’ve fought to protect the helpless, but I never thought I would have to sacrifice my morals to save my little brother. Yet here I am, hunting the most fiery woman I’ve ever met for the most despicable man in the universe. What should be a simple mission to retrieve and transport becomes complicated when I learn the taste of her lips and the touch of her fingertips. Is there a way to save my brother and Kit? Gods damn it, my bleeding heart may just be the death of us all.
EMBERS (KINDLED BOOK 3) by Claire Kent
I never thought I’d live through an apocalypse, but I guess no one ever does. Now my family’s gone, and the only person who can keep me safe in a violent, chaotic world is my dead boyfriend’s rough, uncivilized father. I don’t like him. At all. Cal’s the last person I want to rely on, but for now he’s all I’ve got. Eventually we become unconventional partners as we try to stay alive, but then my feelings for him start to change. I want more from Cal but maybe I shouldn’t. I can’t risk losing what matters most. One thing I do know. In a world as broken as ours, everything gradually gets burned away. Everything but him. Amazon KU
TEMERITY: SF GAY THRILLER (STAR STAION BOOK 3) by Toshi Drake
Can Gratch save his friends and keep his heart safe before the space pirates destroy everything?
Commander Gratch is stressed. He needs peace after almost losing his friends twice to the space pirates. With the crew of the Padua taking time to rehabilitate and relax on the Asyran Moon, Gratch hopes that all will be well; however, a tiny niggle of suspicion rears its ugly head and all Gratch knows is paranoia. Not everything can be this perfect. All hell will break loose if Gratch isn’t ready. But a nighttime flirtation on the beach with Tyr, a mysterious man, distracts him from his worries and fear. Until all hell breaks loose and allies become enemies. Separated from his friends and with deadly robots intent on experimenting on him, Gratch fights to escape. His only chance at surviving is with Tyr who just happened to be at the right place at the right time, ready to rescue him. Tyr’s knowledge of the land and his sneaky ways worry Gratch. What if this man with his sly humour and his pretty eyes is only helping Gratch to further the Siwu’s agenda? What if Gratch falls for him only to discover how dangerous Tyr is to his family? Is love worth the cost of an alliance? Featuring a stoic hero and his sexy spy, Temerity will take you on a ride of nights lost in a jungle, killer robots and love built on trust. Amazon KU
HIS TO CLAIM (WARRIORS OF VALKYRA BOOK 2) by S Alexander
He is the alien warlord. I’m the human female who wants to get away. My name is Emma and I’m human. I escaped Valkrya, only to find myself stranded on Bellaria. I meet him and, I hate him… or like him? He’s an alpha and wants to have his ways. Not with me… at least not at the beginning. His name’s Dhakar and he’s a leader… a king. Everyone loves him, except me… until I’m head over heels for this big guy. Will he be able to save me from the Valkryan who bought me? Will we finally be together? Amazon KU
MATE RECOVERED: AJNARA WARRIORS BOOK 2 by Pearl Tate
Should an Ajnara alien warrior ignore his orders to protect and rescue a human female from certain death? Addison loves her residency training at the local hospital, even though she’s exhausted from finishing up her undergraduate program and moving into medical school. So when the world falls into an apocalypse, it’s not surprising she ends up stranded there and treating some Zombie Affliction Contagion infected at her hospital. Unfortunately, the government steps in, stripping her of her phone and trapping her in the hospital’s basement to help work on a cure. ..[SNIP]… Can she trust a new man… an actual alien in her life, since her skepticism is so ingrained? Alerik refuses to stop looking for Riley’s sister, Addy. He rescued the young female from a school where she was living with her teacher, Victoria Blaine. When Riley passes him her locket containing Addy’s picture, he knows there’s something unusual about her. Could she be his fated mate? After searching the last locations Riley said her sister should be, he’s left with only one option. Removing his protective helmet, he reaches out with his third eye, searching for his Upadana Link. Immediately, he senses his Link’s location and fear, spurring him into action. But will it be Riley’s sister as he suspects? Can he convince her to trust him? And will his superiors allow him to perform the traditional ceremony with his recovering Upadana Link? Amazon KU
STRANDED WITH THE ALIEN (ANTASUN’S ALIEN CASTAWAYS BOOK ONE) by Roxy Nash
Macie – I was supposed to be on a mission to start a human settlement in a distant galaxy. Instead I’ve crash landed on the wrong planet alongside a team of alien warriors. They’re the least of our worries as we deal with our shattered ship and our injured crew. But then their leader proudly hands me a drawing. It’s, uh, me. It’s us, in a very… ahem… compromising position. When I said I was excited about first contact, this wasn’t the type of contact I had in mind. But the image is in my head now, and it isn’t going away…Ryle – Fate has blessed me! My condemned life was spared, and now I’ve found my mate against all the odds in the universe. We don’t share a language, and her customs are confounding, but my destiny is tied to her, now. When she discovers the dangers of this wild planet, she decides to risk her life saving her friends. I won’t let anything happen to her, no matter how badly she wants to jump face-first into peril. But the looming threats may be bigger than any of us realize. Amazon KU
A MATTER OF TIME (FANTASY RESORTS BOOK 2) by Lizzy Gayle
Arizona circa 1888 may be a fun place to visit, but the Time Capsule Fantasy Resort didn’t mean to crash land there. It’s up to Walter Doyle, inventor of the new technology, to find and repair the missing cloaking device without altering the timeline. Easier said than done when he runs into a real-life, real-sexy Annie Oakley named Sadie. From the moment she points her shotgun at him, he’s smitten. All Sadie Rogers wants is to be left alone to mind her ranch and her son, something the men in town wouldn’t be keen on if they found out her husband was dead. Keeping a low profile gets more complicated when the handsome Wally shows up on a hush-hush mission from Washington. When his top-secret contraption kills a man on Sadie’s property, she hides the evidence. Though, she might be convinced to turn the thing over in exchange for Wally posing as her new fiancé to help save her ranch…With sabotage afoot and a town full of corrupt cowboys and nosy neighbors, can Wally and Sadie find a way to solve both their problems? Maybe. But they’ll create an even bigger one while trying—how to hold on to love that transcends time itself. Amazon KU
ALIEN DOMINATION: TAUREAN WARRIORS SERIES by Melody Beckett
He’s the grumpiest of grumpy aliens. And there’s only one bed. Domik Vo’Ress might be grumpy, but the huge alien warrior is putty in the hands of the sunshine-like Clodagh ‘CJ’ Jones. And the games she plays to make him smile? Secretly, he loves them. Because for Domik, love is not a game, it’s the all-consuming passion of a sun turned supernova. And Domik has secretly loved CJ for a long time. To everyone else, she’s prickly and sarcastic, but Domik brings out CJ’s best side. The alien warrior is a giant wall of stoic muscle. He makes her feel protected. Safe. Needed. But that’s not what she deserves. It doesn’t matter that her heart pounds when he’s near, not if she’s only going to get him killed. When their space shuttle blows up, it’s like CJ’s worst nightmares come to life. The pair squeeze into an escape pod made for one, and nothing could get worse, could it? What about working together to survive? Learning to trust each other? Spending a night in the dodgiest motel in existence—complete with a mirrored ceiling and only one bed? Yeah. No way could it get worse. Especially not with the feelings flowing between them. Right? Amazon KU
GENTLING GIA: ZOLON WARRIORS BOOK 6 (MAGIC, NEW MEXICO) by Tianna Xander, Foreward by S E Smith
Shifters are real… and one has stolen her heart. Horrified at her mad boss’s evil attempts to turn innocent people into shifters, lab tech Gia Hunter abandons her job and goes on the run. Hunted by her employer’s henchmen and fearing for her life, she falls in with a group of shifters – and quickly finds herself catapulted into a dangerous battle to destroy her old boss’s lab. Jedda Nosh is a shifter with an extra-terrestrial secret. Heartbroken and having sworn off finding love, when fate brings Gia into his life, he tumbles headlong into a whirlwind of emotions that reignite his heart. They both know that now is not the time for romance… but the simmering spark they share is too strong for them to ignore. Racing against time and desperately trying to stay one step ahead of the evil doctor’s forces, Gia and Jedda must find a way to bring him down – and along the way, Gia will unravel a sinister mystery that revolves around her Goddaughter’s parentage. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WED TO THE ALIEN PRINCE (ACCIDENTAL ALIEN BRIDES BOOK 2) by January Bell
The huge alien prince claims I’m his wife—but I’ve never been a good little princess. I’m not about to start now. Stuck in a hot jungle with an even hotter alien is not how I imagined my diplomatic mission going. To make things worse, every conversation is an exercise in survivor charades. I’ve always prided myself on never needing a man, but this planet seems determined to prove I can’t live without the massive alien stuck to my side. When we’re chased into a crumbling ruin, I think things are finally looking up. We’re out of the rain, at the very least. There are strange images all over the temple walls, showing riches beyond belief. And my alien? He’s suddenly obsessed with finding it… and with me. By the time my translator starts working, I’ve figured out several things. One, other aliens are hunting us. Two, my alien seems to think the mysterious treasure will solve all our problems. And three? We’re married. If I want to survive this death trap of a temple and Suevan politics, I’ll need all my wits about me. And I better stop being distracted by the muscled hunk of scaly alien who treats me like I’m the real treasure. Amazon KU
I MARRIED A DRAGON (PRIME MATING AGENCY) by Regine Abel
He’s a beast only she can tame – When a dark portal spewing shadow beasts opens into a research facility, Kaida’s unit is dispatched to destroy them. The last thing she expects is for the massive dragon amidst the creatures to claim her. To avoid an intergalactic conflict, and to perform an important mission, she consents to a temporary marriage of convenience with the Shadow Lord Cedros. But with each passing day, she finds herself drawn to the sweet and socially awkward male who lurks within this strong and fearsome protector of his realm. She’s his peace and his salvation. For decades, Cedros searched in vain for the one female who would silence his growing madness, take away the pain torturing his body, and end the loneliness and isolation that is the curse of a Shadow Lord. Who would have thought she would be an off-worlder? And yet, here she is, his little Kaida, a human so fragile, so delicate, and yet so strong. Her mere presence brings him divine peace. Her simple embrace awakens feelings and emotions he never thought possible. How can he convince her to stay with him in this world so ill-adapted to her species, and when she didn’t come to him by choice, but out of duty? Amazon KU
LIGHTBRINGER (CITY OF GODS BOOK 1) by Sara Richards
VS Note: Not listed as a romance. LGBTQ+ scifi release of note. From JULY 25.
Created to steal superhuman powers, Danielle Langston went underground in the city of Ancora since she put the man she loves in a coma. A distraction from her self-hatred comes in the form of a shady deal: a miraculous cure in exchange for a dangerous artifact guarded by the Knights. But the robbery turns into a train wreck when Danielle severely injures their leader, cementing her place at the head of their shit list. Raleigh West has been a Knight of Ancora for five years—and called Soul-Eater in terrified whispers for just as long. After his best friend is nearly killed by a nobody girl with a power as deadly as his own, Raleigh makes it his life’s mission to track her down—and make her pay. Trapped in a conspiracy threatening the city, Danielle and Raleigh are forced to team up despite the explosive animosity between them. To save both Ancora and the people they love, they must unravel a web of lies, betrayal and deceit to unlock the key to their true powers. Amazon KU
FATED TO THE ALIEN ENEMY by Rebekah Wright
They were fated to be enemies from the start. Zoe Wilson is the child of a legendary shapeshifter wolf and always resists her nature. But she embraces her wolf form to guard the healing Ancient Gemstone. If she fails, alien attackers will destroy her family. Zoe is the strongest in her clan. But not strong enough to stop Cade’s clan from taking the gem stone or stop Cade from capturing her! Cade, a dominant alpha male, knows no other life than that of being an alien warrior. His mission is to seize the gemstone and use its healing powers to restore his planet. Cade soon finds himself aroused by his curvy new captive but she was never part of the mission. As much as she fights it, Zoe can’t keep her eyes or her hands off of this muscular alien. Will Cade and Zoe resist the growing desire between them or will they surrender to their passion? Amazon KU
TIME TO RETURN: TIME TO RIDE SERIES BOOK 6 by Lynn Donovan
Christine Parker, aka Parker Longbody, is an author who is enamored with the late 1800s until a strange accident transports her and her friends to a by-gone era. What she had romanticized was in reality unpleasant at best. But how else would she have met the love of her life? Will she opt to endure such an archaic lifestyle for the sake of true love? Montgomery S. Anders is an engineer and scientist who simply tried to right a wrong by traveling back through time. However, he over-shoots his target date by a hundred and fifty years. Utilizing his time in the past he rebuilds a mechanism that just might get him to the date where he can resolve the issue and hopefully make a difference. Will his promise to send the women back to their own time supplant his guilt for accidentally bringing them to this era? Will his heart supersede everything for his love for Christine Parker? Will he stay with her no matter which time she chooses to live. Amazon KU
NAVIGATING THE STORM (PIRATES OF NEW EARTH BOOK 2) by Sarah Branson
VS Note: Not a romance, listed in steampunk.
Kat Wallace is back in Bosch and as brash as before. All Kat wants to do is run her own life. But it seems as though everyone else has competing plans for her. Her commander of the Bosch Pirate Force wants her to lead. Her husband wants her to abandon her pirating ways. Her mother-in-law wouldn’t mind seeing her dead. And her past enslaver, Rob Abernathy, wants her back. As readers of A Merry Life know, Kat is fearless, principled, and determined to settle old scores. When a face from her past spurs a dangerous mission, she jumps at the opportunity, unaware that it will have explosive results. Follow her swashbuckling adventures as she learns to captain her own life through unexpected storms. The choices she makes may put her on the path to end enslavement on New Earth, but at what cost? Amazon KU
REGI’S HUUMAN (GODS OF MISFORTUNE) by Lyn Gala
Regi has settled into a comfortable life away from his home and family and gods. By choosing to leave the Empire, he chose to leave all those behind and live alone and godless. He still claimed to follow Poque, goddess of wanderers, but he doesn’t expect her to notice him as he serves on Coalition ships. However, when an improbable series of events strands his ship near a black hole with no engines, no communication, and a pirate ship in the area, he must wonder if the gods’ first blessing—misfortune—has found him. If so, he needs to find the second blessing that follows, or the entire crew will die. Dante had a rather uncomfortable life until aliens kidnapped him, and then it turned downright miserable, but when a ship shows up claiming to be law-enforcement from the Coalition, he wonders if life might improve. The security chief is kind with an expressive face and velvety skin, not that he’s noticing any of that. It’s just that he’s been alone for a long time and having someone touch him with kindness is stirring feelings Dante hasn’t felt for a long time. However, he doesn’t have time for foolishness when they’re on a pirate ship and trying to escape certain death. Danger first, deciding how to ask an alien out on a date second. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
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VS : Next up in my Backlist is IVOKK. This one was written in direct response to my readers’ telling me I’d been unfair to Sandara the chef and that she needed her own book and her own Badari. (She was introduced in JADRIAN as a supporting character.) It was a wonderful challenge to figure out what kind of adventure a chef could have on the Badari planet at war and which Badari would be right for her, as well as what her backstory could be. As soon as I saw the cover model photo on a stock photo site, I had the character of IVOKK and his tattoo drove certain events in the book. I love love love this book, I just gotta say it.
IVOKK: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK 12) by Veronica Scott
Proud enforcer of the Badari South Seas pack, Ivokk undertakes a secret mission back to their former home, in search of a cure for a mysterious illness affecting his soldiers, now in exile in the north. He’s ready to make any sacrifice to find the answer and help his pack brothers stay strong. He’s even willing to accept responsibility for the human woman assigned to the mission, although she’s a headstrong civilian, difficult and rumored to dislike his kind.
Sandara DiFerria was once a three star chef in the Sectors, but that was before the alien enemy kidnapped the entire adult population of her colony to use for experimentation. Rescued from the labs by the Badari, she does her part to support the rebellion now by running the vast commissary operation in Sanctuary Valley. All she asks is to be left alone until she can get back to the Sectors and pick up her old life again. Her one previous romantic brush with a Badari soldier turned out badly, ending in public humiliation. Add to that post-traumatic stress from her life before moving to the colony and she’s the last person to pick for a top secret mission. Or so she believes.
The Alpha running the pack disagrees and sends her to do the job under Ivokk’s watchful eye. Thrown together by the nature of the task they must undertake, the undeniable attraction they both feel grows. Will the dark secrets of Sandara’s hidden past create an insurmountable barrier between them? Can Ivokk and the tempestuous human chef find the answer to the Badari illness in time? Or will the elements and the enemy bring disaster?
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RUTHLESS (IMMORTAL ENEMIES BOOK 2) by Gena Showalter
Micah the Unwilling, fae King of the Forgotten, can tame even the most violent of beasts. Forged on the battlefield, this iron-willed warrior considers his soldiers his family, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim their dispossessed land. Gearing for war with a sadistic enemy, he is disciplined and focused—until a feral beauty he encountered long ago wanders into his camp. Viori de Aoibheall wields a terrifying ability to sing monsters to life. Having spent her childhood in a forest, raising herself and her frightening creations—the only friends she’s ever known—she’s ill prepared for the scarred royal and his fearsome brutality. Not to mention the ferocity of their connection and the carnality of his touch. But the real problem? Her brother is Micah’s greatest foe. And though the sensual king makes her burn, she must stop him, whatever the cost.
STEEL WOLF by Eve Langlais
This divorcee has always loved collecting random stuff, so owning a junkyard is a dream come true—until the robbery. My unlikely rescuer? An old motorcycle. I repay my debt to the trashed bike by rebuilding it with sweat, blood, and cursing. Because I’m done with the tears. As a member of the don’t-give-a-damn forties club, I refuse to be a victim. With my steel wolf between my thighs, I’m taking back the night. And who do I happen to meet on my first ride? The scum who robbed and beat me. I’ll teach them a lesson they won’t soon forget. Unfortunately, my antics draw the attention of the detective currently investigating a string of murders. He can bite my forty-seven-year-old ass if he thinks I’m confessing to anything but an interest in what’s under his button-down shirt. Turns out, there’s more to the killings than meets the eye. Apparently, it isn’t just cars that sometimes come to life. Impossible as it seems, my ride appears to have bloodthirsty tendencies. But is it evil or trying to right a wrong? I’d better figure it out—and soon—or I might be its next victim.
FATHOM: TALES OF THE WERE – GRIZZLY COVE (TRIDENT TRILOGY BOOK 2) by Bianca D’Arc
Traumatized by his last mission in a far off land, Navy SEAL Jim Morrow goes to Grizzly Cove to heal and help defeat a sea monster that’s been plaguing the little town full of bear shifters, refugee mermaids, and Others. Otherworldly and evil, the leviathan has called up an army of smaller creatures from Earth’s oceans to help it get to the magical people it wants so badly to defile. It feeds on magic and the town of Grizzly Cove is a tasty treat it wants to devour. Tilly follows her heart and her shifter soul to a place on the Washington coastline she senses needs her special help. She is a thunderbird. A special kind of legendary shifter that does one job, and does it very well. Thunderbirds are harbingers of storms that can wield lightning and fight underwater evil to protect those on land. She is called to Grizzly Cove by the terrible army that has gathered just offshore, though she knows nothing of the bear shifter settlement or its troubles until she gets there. When Jim and Tilly meet, they immediately strike sparks off each other. She brings him to life when he thought the light of his spirit had been forever doused. She finds in Jim a wondrous elemental power that compliments her own native skillset. Together, they will fight the leviathan and its servants to the best of their abilities, but will it be enough? And, will they be able to find a way forward as a couple when they come from such different backgrounds? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
VAMPIRE’S FAE WITCH HEALER (DARK LORDS OF LONDON BOOK 2) by Jessie Donovan
Nora Yates has a dark past, one that means she never wants to find her fated lord or suffer a male’s touch ever again. However, when her sister-in-law’s brother appears suddenly from the future, broken and barely breathing, she rushes to help him. One touch makes her heart beat, blooding her and determining her fate—she needs to claim him at least once or she’ll slowly go mad and lose her mind. Although how she’s going to suffer being intimate without her dark memories crashing down and paralyzing her, she doesn’t know. Dr. River Vale wakes up in pain, his new surroundings unfamiliar, and his body weak from his months’ long captivity. It’s definitely not the same place where he’d been kept prisoner and tortured by a ruthless vampire mob-boss’s minions. But when a female vampire shows up with the same last name as the bastard who ordered his kidnapping, he lashes out. The look of fear and uncertainty in her eyes makes him pause and wonder if she’s actually afraid of him or merely putting on an act. As River adjusts to the fact his sister brought him to 1890 London via her newfound magic, he learns more about the vampire named Nora. Her damaged soul calls to him as a healer, and when he finds out he’s her fated lord, he wonders if maybe he should give them a chance. But will both of their pasts be too much to overcome to find happiness? Or will being together make them stronger than they ever thought possible, enough to shine light on the darkness of their pasts and create a happy ending after all? Amazon KU
FORBIDDEN (VAMPIRE BELOVED BOOK 7) by R E Butler
Pamela Thomas is living a lie and she’s terrified of discovery. When her boss, Jason Finnegan—head of the anti-vampire group the First Church of Humanity—tasked her with infiltrating the coven to destroy them, she’d foolishly hoped to be finished within a week. A month later, she was no closer to helping Jason take down the coven than before she started. And worse? She finds herself constantly fighting feelings for a vampire named Ven. Fearing if she doesn’t get away from the coven soon, she’ll be compelled by Ven and turned against her will. Vampire Ven’s watched all his friends find their beloved mates in the last few years. He’s the only remaining single male in the family, and he’s damn lonely. Until he feels compelled to go into the club during the day and finds a beautiful human female working as a custodian. He knows the reason he’s drawn to her is that she’s his truemate, but the standoffish female wants nothing to do with him. He plans to do everything in his power to win her affections, and he starts by upgrading her living situation from the hellhole she’d been renting to one of the coven’s private residences downtown. Pamela—who goes by Ela when she’s working at the club—doesn’t know what to think as Ven slowly wins her over. Her whole adult life, she’s been told that vampires only want to kill and destroy, but Ven seems very intent on being amazing to her. A first kiss turns into much more, and she finds herself battling internally between staying true to Jason and his cause and falling head-first for the sexy vampire. When her connection to the church comes out and she learns firsthand how Jason treats his enemies, she’ll have to decide whether the love blooming in her heart for Ven is worth everything. Maybe even her life.
SALEM ACADEMY: A MAGICAL ACADEMY ANTHOLOGY by Various
More than three hundred years have passed since the Salem Witch Trials, but the truth about what really happened has remained a secret. At Salem Academy the magic that was once bound is now free and these descendants are more powerful than ever. Want to know what happens next? These amazing authors will bring you on a magical journey full of dark romance, mystery, YA, a whole lot of magic,and maybe even murder. We have a little something for everyone to enjoy.
WITCH OF BLACKPOOL: A DARK HOLLOW NOVELLA by Juniper Kerry
Grace Barnes would never hurt anyone, let alone a child. But that doesn’t stop the people of Blackpool from blaming her when a child gets sicker under her watch. When she realizes that her neighbors have hired a famous witch pricker to hunt her down, Grace does the only thing she can think of: she runs. Unfortunately, angry mobs are harder to escape than she thought, and her healing witchcraft is useless against John Sharrock and his Slayer friends. To protect her—and because she is a trouble-making matchmaker—her grandmother casts a spell, and suddenly, Grace finds herself carrying the witch pricker’s baby. Now John finds himself protecting the very creature he came to Blackpool to destroy… and he is about to learn that some witches are far more dangerous to his heart than his head. Amazon
ROYAL OMEGA by Juniper Kerry
Conrad – I’ve been after revenge for a long time, and Carissa Castle is the key. Sure, my packmates are taken with her; and sure, she’s far more tempting than I expected. That honeycomb and ginger scent makes my mouth water. But I volunteered for this tv show so I could take her and her family down. Embarrass them; hurt them as badly as they hurt my family. And no matter how sweet her scent, or how strong my urges, that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Carissa – When my boss calls me into his office at the San Francisco Herald and tells me about my new assignment, I suspect that my parents have pulled a fast one. After all, it isn’t the first time they’ve manipulated my boss to try to get what they want from me. True, they’ve never signed me up for a reality dating show before. That’s new. But I’m a team player, and I promise my boss I’ll get the story. Maybe I’ll even get some good deep… backstory… in the process. Once I get to the mansion, though, I find that nothing is as I expected. Between viperous reality show producers, omegas who don’t trust me any farther than they can throw me, and alphas who tug at my heart strings… this place is a recipe for trouble. No one is more tempting than Pack Three: Conrad, Henry, and Axel. But after everything I’ve been through, I’m not sure how much I can trust them… or anyone. Can I really open up enough to join their pack? AmazonKU
THE DEMON OF THE HOUSE OF HUA (THOSE WHO BREAK CHAINS BOOK 2) by Maria Ying
The sixth warlock of Hua sacrificed herself in a treacherous bargain, leaving behind her daughter to be raised by a demon… and her wife to deal with a household that has one infernal butler too many. Madhuri, now mistress of the Hua estate, grieves for her lost warlock and grimly avoids the creature that’s keeping her daughter alive. But they are full of surprises—they want to serve her in her lonely widowhood… and perhaps, slowly, court her for their own. The Demon of the House of Hua is an F/NB gothic novelette (15,000 words) that explores the history of the Hua warlock line, and can be read as a standalone. (This story will be included in the paperback of The Might of Monsters.) AmazonKU
HAILED BY FIENDS (THE HEART OF A MONSTER BOOK 4) by Eva Chase
How many monsters does it take to stop the greatest villain of all? I’ve let myself become more of a monster than I ever wanted to. Now the shadowkind are flocking to my side, eager to stand with me.
But I don’t know if I’m strong enough to foil to the villain who’s put the whole world in his vicious sights. This borrowed heart might have given me my powers, but using them has rushed me toward my inevitable end. I hate having to drag anyone else into this horrible battle with me… but if I can’t find a way to build up my new army—and fast—the world as we know it will disappear. AmazonKU
WATER WITCH (WITCHES OF WESTWOOD ACADEMY BOOK 1) by Gina Kinkade and C D Gorri
VS Note: From JULY 21.
Curses suck, but it’s just another day at Westwood Academy. Rio has known her whole life that she was different. The women in her family have been plagued by a deadly curse, and she’s next. There is only one place she can go to learn to control the magic that just might save her. Will she be able to make a place for herself in this strange world where witches and wizards, and other supernaturals, live under the rule of the omnipotent Council of Covens? Amazon Kobo
SHIFT HAPPENS (SHIFTERS UNLEASHED) by Various
Shift happens… when you least expect it. Step into the world of the supernatural with this amazing anthology of scorching hot Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy stories. Discover Bears, Dragons, Wolves, Witches, Vampires, and more in this fabulous collection. These tantalizing tales from the bestselling authors you love and new-to-you talent are guaranteed to satisfy.
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ANY OTHER NAME by Alex Nonymous
Never trust a human. It was an easy rule to live by, especially if you knew you would kill most of the ones you met. They were the product of a deal. Their name traded for their mother’s escape. To gain a faery’s name was to own it so since before their conception, their future had belonged to someone else. They obeyed. They killed. They were merciful and quick, but never, ever, caring enough to linger. They grew up with blood and daggers always within arm’s reach, so they knew better than to be phased by either. By 16, they were the most feared person on the entire continent. When Commanded to befriend the enemy kingdom’s princess before leading her to her doom, however, things went wrong in every way imaginable. Iron could make the fae weak but love could make the fae trust and there was nothing more certain to end in disaster than trusting a human. Any Other Name is a YA fantasy romance (not that kind of fae romance though, they’re teenagers) following an agender fae assassin and the girl they’re compelled to doom. Amazon
PHOENIX HEART: SEASON THREE EPISODE FIVE by Sarah K L Wilson
Sersha might be voiceless, but her message is about to be heard. Read the final episode of the thrilling fantasy adventure series! Locked in a culminating battle against the mastermind who has been behind the Stryxex, the creatures of Sydonon, the building of the pillars, and even the marriage of Judicus’s sister to the evil elven prince, Sersha, Mally, Kazmerev, Grevankin & Judicus must decide if they are willing to sacrifice their lives and the lives of those they love to finally regain peace and hope for phoenixes everywhere. Amazon KU
A SHADE OF SINFUL by May Sage
I should have died that day. You should have made sure of it. You didn’t. I’m the last of the Devars, and whoever you are, I’m coming for you. The sole survivor after the brutal assassination of his entire family, Zale was crowned at nine. No one expected the child to survive his cruel northern court. Fifteen years later, the king’s very much alive, and starving for vengeance. He’s preparing to unmask and destroy his enemy, when a new player enters the game, changing all the rules. Helyn Stovrj, a little miss nothing who could cost him his crown, his revenge, and his frozen heart. A Shade of Sinful is a contemporary fantasy romance standalone in the Seven Kingdom universe. You can expect wicked characters, twists and turns you’ll never see coming, and a sensual enemy to lovers romance. Amazon
A TOUCH OF WRATH (THE FORKED TAIL BOOK ONE) by Arizona Tape
Glutton demon, Demi, has grown bored of her job pretending to haunt a prison during ghost tours. When an opportunity to work with an enchanting Lust demon comes her way, she knows there’s no chance of saying no…As the owner of the Forked Tail, Lana is used to dealing with demon clientele, but when an angry glutton demon enters her kitchen with complaints, she finds herself caught up in plot that could transform her restaurant. A match made in hell, their attraction to each other could be the thing that takes them to the next level or destroy them both. Enter the Forked Tail if you dare, and have a taste of delicious dishes made with a touch of wrath.
ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN (CONSTELLINA BOOK ONE) by C M Hano
Twenty years ago, training for war and the looming siege of the Sagittarian Court began for the humans of Constellina.Present-day…Twenty-four-year-old Gwen is determined to take her place as Queen and lead her armies into battle against the Dracane Kingdom. King Outher, the ruler of the Dracane Kingdom, has slaughtered, invaded, and placed many dragon shifters throughout the human realm, ready to take it over when the time is right. When a marriage proposal from the Crimson Court Prince is discussed, Gwen must prepare for a masquerade with the help of her two best friends; Princess Victoria and Princess Dilliha. A handsome stranger approaches her for a dance and initially whisks her off her feet. Upon leaving the ballroom to have a private conversation, Gwen finds herself in a perilous situation where she has to fight for her life. Alexxander – As the infamous Mafia King of the Sagittarian Court cities, Alexxander reigns over his territory with three laws: don’t f*ck with children, don’t f*ck with innocent woman, break any of his rules and you will meet the god of death. When a proposition from a human prince turns into a command from his father, Alexxander finds himself at the palace on the night of a masquerade ball. Using his shifter powers, he glamors his wings and horns in order to find the human he was sent to kill. AmazonKU
NIGHTSHIFTED: EDIE SPENCE SERIES BOOK ONE by Cassie Alexander
Nursing school prepared Edie Spence for a lot of things. Burn victims? No problem. Severed limbs? Piece of cake. Vampires? No way in hell. But as the newest nurse on Y4, the secret ward hidden in the bowels of County Hospital, Edie has her hands full with every paranormal patient you can imagine-from vamps and were-things to zombies and beyond…Edie’s just trying to learn the ropes so she can get through her latest shift unscathed. But when a vampire servant turns to dust under her watch, all hell breaks loose. Now she’s haunted by the man’s dying words—Save Anna—and before she knows it, she’s on a mission to rescue some poor girl from the undead. Which involves crashing a vampire den, falling for a zombie, and fighting for her soul.
BLOOD AT DAWN: DARK INK TATTOO BOOK 5 by Cassie Alexander
Jack: You would think that rescuing my boss and helping deliver her happily-ever-after would earn me a few points with Karma, or at least a couple nights off, but luck has never been on my side. I’ve got to make my own way in this new reality: my Mistress is dead, but Maya needs help fighting off other vampire gangs, a sacred warrior is after me for my part in their partner’s death, I’ve got a bloodslave following me like a pup, Francesca is breathing down my neck, the Dark Ink staff are in revolt, and the perpetual temptation of Zach is right next door. Oh, and Paco’s going to become a vampire in three nights. I guess no good deed goes unpunished. Especially when you’re already dead. Welcome to Dark Ink Tattoo, where needles aren’t the only things that bite.
TALISMAKER (STRAY MAGIC BOOK 2) by Megan Derr
Since losing his arm and being discharged from the army, Millé has been struggling—for money, for work, for a home. Though he is a highly skilled talismaker, his ‘devil eyes’ keep anyone from hiring him. Then he saves a man from a footpad, and in gratitude the man takes him home—where Millé finds far more than the warm meal he was promised.
HEXING ON A HUNTER’S MOON (WISHING MOON MAGIC BOOK 4) by Harmony Raines
Halloween is a couple of days away. Unfortunately, this year it coincides with the Hunter’s Moon. But it’s not vampires and werewolves the people of Wishing Moon Bay should fear. It’s the ghostly fae army that will rise when blood is spilled on their final resting place. Has any other shifter mate had to wait this long for their true love to commit a relationship? Does Clancy know they are on a deadline? With her baby growing bigger day by day Keely is beginning to wonder if she’s going to raise their child alone. Clancy is wrestling for control of the Shadow Moon pack and having a witch for a mate is not helping. Especially when her sister is dating one of their sworn enemies…a vampire. That might not be a problem for much longer. Merri is starting to wonder if Silas has already gotten over his undying love for her. Perhaps he’d been holding onto a dream of Merri before she left Wishing Moon Bay, got married and had children, and aged over twenty years. For an immortal vampire who never ages, it might be a big deal. Or a constant reminder that she will grow old and die one day, leaving him alone. However, these two witches are not going to let their romantic relationships stop them from moving on with their lives. They have a successful business that is growing faster than Keely’s baby bump. With Halloween only days away, they are busier than ever in their store, Sacred Scents. But this Halloween promises to be different. And not in a good way. The Hunter’s Moon falls on the same night and when a prophecy is revealed, it seems that this might be one Halloween no one forgets. AmazonKU
LOVE OF MY MIDLIFE: PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION COZY MYSTERY (SWEET MOUNTAIN WITCHES BOOK 8) by Cindy Stark
When rival coffee shop owner Delores is discovered dead, Daisy unwittingly finds herself on the suspect list. She can’t deny that she’d argued with the ornery woman, but that doesn’t seem like a good enough motive for murder. To help clear herself, she phones Corey, but suddenly the police sergeant isn’t taking her calls, leaving her more nervous. It looks like she might be solving this crime on her own. Soon Delores’s customers unexpectedly flock to her cat café, and Daisy finds herself in the midst of chaos. She’s overwhelmed by all the new patrons, leaving her little time to investigate. It seems the best thing to do is help her rival’s family reopen their coffee shop. Unfortunately, doing so makes her a target, too. Luckily, Daisy recently encountered a rare kind of magic that could solve her problems. Her fellow witches encourage her to use it to find the killer, clear her name, and get back to planning her wedding. It sounds like the perfect solution. Unless of course, she underestimates its power. Amazon KU
SQUEAK: A BALLOON ANIMAL OMEGAVERSE TALE by Vera Valentine
A dedicated art student at her local community college, Poppy practically lives inside her sketchbook. Drawn to the distracted crowds of the local zoo, her planned day of anonymous figure-sketching is interrupted by the charming Sebastian – and his brooding, borderline-rude friend Keane. Little does she know the two have a twisted secret that defies imagination – and the pressure on both of them is increasing by the day. As an intricate plan takes shape to secure their freedom, the twists and turns they face – and a pair of very intriguing knots – might just unwittingly tie Poppy to both of them, forever. Amazon KU
HIGH TIMES IN THE LOW PARLIAMENT by Kelly Robson
Lana Baker is Aldgate’s finest scribe, with a sharp pen and an even sharper wit. Gregarious, charming, and ever so eager to please, she agrees to deliver a message for another lovely scribe in exchange for kisses and ends up getting sent to Low Parliament by a temperamental fairy as a result. As Lana transcribes the endless circular arguments of Parliament, the debates grow tenser and more desperate. Due to long-standing tradition, a hung vote will cause Parliament to flood and a return to endless war. Lana must rely on an unlikely pair of comrades—Bugbite, the curmudgeonly fairy, and Eloquentia, the bewitching human deputy—to save humanity (and maybe even woo one or two lucky ladies), come hell or high water. Amazon AB Kobo
SERPENT OF THE CROWN (FORGOTTEN GODS BOOK 7) by Laura Greenwood
Returning to her rightful place with the other gods should have been enough for Wadjet, but now she’s back at Karnak, something seems to be missing and she’s determined to work out what it is. Serpent Of The Crown is book 7 in the Forgotten Gods series and follows Wadjet after her return to Karnak Temple. It is based on Egyptian Mythology.
WOLF OF SHADOWS (THE SHIFTER REJECTED SERIES BOOK 3) by Amelia Shaw
VS Note: No blurb was provided. Including it here because the previous two books in the series were pretty well rated (and had blurbs). This book has 3 ratings on Goodreads for a 4.67; 5 ratings on Amazon for a 3.7 (on the day I checked) Amazon KU
THRONE OF WOLVES (WICKED WOLVES BOOK 3) by Amelia Shaw
Moving in with the wolf pack has taken some getting used to. Everyone is really suspicious of Michael and I, And the boys are having trouble getting along. When the Alpha wolf finally admits to being the cause of the curse we think things will get better, but there’s another bombshell waiting to go off. And this one might be the catalyst that undoes everything. Amazon KU
THESE FLEETING SHADOWS by Kate Alice Marshall
Helen Vaughan doesn’t know why she and her mother left their ancestral home at Harrowstone Hall, called Harrow, or why they haven’t spoken to their extended family since. So when her grandfather dies, she’s shocked to learn that he has left everything—the house, the grounds, and the money—to her. The inheritance comes with one condition: she must stay on the grounds of Harrow for one full year, or she’ll be left with nothing. There is more at stake than money. For as long as she can remember, Harrow has haunted Helen’s dreams—and now those dreams have become a waking nightmare. Helen knows that if she is going to survive the year, she needs to uncover the secrets of Harrow. Why is the house built like a labyrinth? What is digging the holes that appear in the woods each night?And why does the house itself seem to be making her sick? With each twisted revelation, Helen questions what she knows about Harrow, her family, and even herself. She no longer wonders if she wants to leave…but if she can. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
DESPERATELY SEEKING VAMPIRE by Katie MacAlister
When tarot reader Minerva finds herself in a foreign country without friends or money, and hunted by a pair of thief takers, the last thing she expects to find is a near dead vampire. A familiar near dead vampire. Ivo Zeman thought he found the love of his life on a battlefield in 1916–just after he’d been blown apart. But then the woman disappeared, sending him into a spiral of despair and hopelessness that lasted more than eighty years. When he finally finds her again, she’s thrown into peril by a madman, and Ivo must think fast or else he’ll lose her a second time. Tarot readings, a malicious thief, some of the worst poetry you will ever read, and the wrath of a powerful enemy…can Ivo save his love in time, or will fate destroy their last hope for a future together?
PLAYBOY SECRET WOLF (SHIFTER WOLVES OF PLEASANT VALLEY) by Serena Meadows
I was the wolf shifter that thought he had everything… until Nora Simons entered my life and turned it upside down. Mayor of Pleasant Valley. Successful. Womanizer. My life was perfect. But Nora showed me what I was missing – a sassy woman on the hunt for wolves. Her mission to find them would remove our grazing rights. Nora could never find out that I was a wolf shifter. And she was not interested in me at first…But that changed when I touched her skin, making her realize that she belonged only in my arms. But my pretty Nora came with a set of problems I had to deal with. Including her ex that was obsessed with her. That combined with my own enemy who was a rival clan leader, would keep me busy for a while. No danger was too big for me. But keeping Nora safe was important. In fact, it was the only important thing. How would she react after watching me shift to save her life? Amazon KU
BARREL (CAGED AND DANGEROUS BOOK 5) by Milly Taiden
I was imprisoned for killing those who killed my family. Who said life was fair? I sure as hell didn’t. But this prison has almost stripped me of my sanity. Now Eva, beautiful, sweet Eva has entered my life. She’s the light in my darkness. And the rock in my storm. Even though her world is the opposite of mine, We were born to be together. I won’t let these monsters keep us apart. My bear breathes for her, lives for her. And will die for her. I will protect her and love her…Even if it means I go back to prison. Amazon KU
THE ICE IS RIGHT (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 58) by Milly Taiden
An Alaskan romance that will melt your heart…For years, Joy Roberson had been taking the same grueling commute to the same boring job in the same hot weather. With a little nudge from her friend Gerri Wilder, she applied for a job and found herself leaving her old life in Florida for an Alaskan adventure in the small town of Polar Point. Joy didn’t expect to immediately meet a man that romances her to the point of melting ice. Adam Caldwell, the sexy wilderness pilot for Polar Point Logistics, has been alone ever since leaving his clan behind. He’s ready to give up hope of finding love, much less a true mate. Then he meets the new girl at work. Even though Adam knows she’s his mate, it seems that fate doesn’t want them together. Adam knows what he has to sacrifice to be with her, but can he live without his shifter half, or will it kill him in the end? Amazon KU
THE DEVIL’S LOVER (HELLBOUND 5) by Alexa Piper
Lionel and Lucifer are drawn deeper into a murder case, but they are set on solving it together. Just when Lionel’s love life has gone back to normal — normal meaning the kinky Devil making his ownership known — Lionel’s murder case gets stranger. Lionel’s birth father seems to have his hands in the mystery, and Lionel finds himself in the sights of Eris, goddess of discord. Lucifer used to be a prime example of a powerful underworld deity with all the knowledge and skill to take care of a lover in the bedroom. But that was before Lucifer fell properly in love and won over his necromantic boyfriend, who also happens to be a demigod. Lionel’s innate magic, magical skill, and stubborn nature make it exceedingly difficult for Lucifer to be the alpha god he wants to be for Lionel. Lucifer is set on finding a way to provide for the man he loves and to fulfill Lionel’s every desire. But before he can focus entirely on his necromancer, the two of them must solve the case, prevent primordial deities from being raised and destroying the world, and learn to communicate better. It’s what relationships and crime solving are all about. Amazon Kobo
FURYSONG (THE AURELIAN CYCLE BOOK 3) by Rosaria Munda
A new revolution is underway, and nobody will emerge unscathed. In New Pythos, Griff is facing an execution by the dragonborn, who are furious at his betrayal. He has allies on both sides seeking to defy his fate, but the price of his freedom might come at a dear cost. And Delo will have to make a choice: follow his family, or finally surrender to his conscience. Meanwhile, Annie must race home to hatch a plan to save her Guardians and their dragons. With Callipolis on the brink of collapse and the triarchy set to be reinstated, she may be the one person who can save the city—if she can overcome her own doubts about her future. Lee is a revolutionary at heart, but now he’ll have to find a way to fight with diplomacy. Going up against the dragonborn court and a foreign princess, he faces a test of loyalty that sets his head against his heart. As the fate of Callipolis darkens, Annie and Lee must determine what they are willing to sacrifice in order to save each other, defeat their enemies, and reclaim their home. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE BRUISING OF QILWA by Naseem Jamnia
Firuz-e Jafari is fortunate enough to have immigrated to the Free Democratic City-State of Qilwa, fleeing the slaughter of other traditional Sassanian blood magic practitioners in their homeland. Despite the status of refugees in their new home, Firuz has a good job at a free healing clinic in Qilwa, working with Kofi, a kindly new employer, and mentoring Afsoneh, a troubled orphan refugee with powerful magic. But Firuz and Kofi have discovered a terrible new disease which leaves mysterious bruises on its victims. The illness is spreading quickly through Qilwa, and there are dangerous accusations of ineptly performed blood magic. In order to survive, Firuz must break a deadly cycle of prejudice, untangle sociopolitical constraints, and find a fresh start for their both their blood and found family.
SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT by Thomas Grant Bruso
Jack Ballinger has seen a lot of horrible things in the six years he’s been a police officer, disturbing images he wishes he could erase from his memory forever. Crime scenes, dead bodies, and the death of his parents dredge up an unsettling time from his past, a tortured childhood he does not want to revisit. But Jack must confront a new waking nightmare that sends him spiraling out of control, down a rabbit hole of indescribable terrors, questioning his existence as a human being, cop, and partner.
Struggling with budget cuts and constantly changing policies within the police department, a cantankerous new police chief, eccentric colleagues, and his on again/off again relationship with his boyfriend Steve, Jack must also confront an evil entity from a previous life. Grappling with old demons is just the beginning. How long will Jack keep running from the horrors of his past and finally face his fears? Amazon Kobo
BLOOD LIKE FATE (BLOOD LIKE MAGIC) by Liselle Sambury
Voya Thomas may have passed her Calling to become a full-fledged witch, but the cost was higher than she’d ever imagined. Her grandmother is gone. Her cousin hates her. And her family doesn’t believe that she has what it takes to lead them. What’s more, Voya can’t let go of her feelings for Luc, sponsor son of the genius billionaire Justin Tremblay—the man that Luc believes Voya killed. Consequently, Luc wants nothing to do with her. Even her own ancestors seem to have lost faith in her. Every day Voya begs for their guidance, but her calls go unanswered. As Voya struggles to convince everyone—herself included—that she can be a good Matriarch, she has a vision of a terrifying, deadly future. A vision that would spell the end of the Toronto witches. With a newfound sense of purpose, Voya must do whatever it takes to bring her shattered community together and stop what’s coming for them before it’s too late. Even if it means taking down the boy she loves—who might be the mastermind behind the coming devastation.
THE WOMEN COULD FLY: A NOVEL by Megan Giddings
Josephine Thomas has heard every conceivable theory about her mother’s disappearance. That she was kidnapped. Murdered. That she took on a new identity to start a new family. That she was a witch. This is the most worrying charge because in a world where witches are real, peculiar behavior raises suspicions and a woman—especially a Black woman—can find herself on trial for witchcraft. But fourteen years have passed since her mother’s disappearance, and now Jo is finally ready to let go of the past. Yet her future is in doubt. The State mandates that all women marry by the age of 30—or enroll in a registry that allows them to be monitored, effectively forfeiting their autonomy. At 28, Jo is ambivalent about marriage. With her ability to control her life on the line, she feels as if she has her never understood her mother more. When she’s offered the opportunity to honor one last request from her mother’s will, Jo leaves her regular life to feel connected to her one last time. In this powerful and timely novel, Megan Giddings explores the limits women face—and the powers they have to transgress and transcend them. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
A WARRIOR’S FATE by Melissa Kieran
The goddess, Fate, must enjoy playing with the mortals. For why else would she choose the most important night of Isla’s life to place her soulmate on her path? On the night she’s to enter the Hunt, a perilous trial to earn her title of warrior, Isla meets her fated mate. Handsome, arrogant, and frustratingly captivating, Kai is everything she could want, but nowhere near what she needs right now. Because he is the king of the enigmatic Deimos…which makes Isla their rightful queen. She’s always been taught that the destined mate bond is sacred, a connection between two souls crafted by the goddesses themselves. But she can’t find any sense in leaving everything she loves to live at Kai’s side, even if the mere sight of him sets her soul on fire. She does not love him. She does not know him. Blinding desire is not enough to abandon all she’s ever known, dreamed, and worked for. Lucky for her, then, that Kai seeks to defy their “destiny” as she does. After agreeing to ignore their bond, the two are determined to go their separate ways. Too bad Fate won’t go down without a fight. For when Isla is victorious and achieves her warrior status, her first assignment is in the very land she wishes to avoid—Deimos. And Kai and temptation aren’t all that await her. Something wicked dwells in the shadows of his kingdom…and it’s coming for them both. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE BOOK DRAGON’S LAIR by Holly Day
Time and time again, Ryu the Ravenous has petitioned to be allowed to move to the human realm, but every application has been denied. As a black dragon of near royal blood with plenty of gemstones in his treasure cave, many females want him for a mate. Ryu doesn’t want a female mate, though, and when he’s badly burned in a conflict between tribes, he sees his chance to escape. Egil Olsen is running The Book Dragon’s Lair, a bookstore on Dragon Row, while Draken the Dreadful, his mate, is away fighting a war on the other side of the veil. The relief of not having Draken around is great. For the first time in years, Egil doesn’t have to watch every move he makes. When word reaches him that Draken is on his way home after having been injured, he considers running away. The dragon stepping over the threshold to The Book Dragon’s Lair isn’t Draken, though. He claims to be, but Egil knows his mate, and while all dragons are dangerous, the male standing before him is nowhere near as cruel as his mate. Ryu never wanted to be a book dragon. Books don’t sparkle, but if it’s the price he has to pay to be in the human realm, he will pay it. He’ll take over Draken the Dreadful’s treasure, and he hopes he can take over his mate, too. Egil doesn’t want to be mated to a dragon, but without a mate, he’d be homeless and without a job. A few hours after having met Ryu, Egil thinks being mated to him might not be too bad, but how will they be able to fool the people around them into believing Ryu is Draken? And what will happen if the real Draken comes back?
THE MONSTERS WE DEFY by Leslye Penelope
Washington D. C., 1925: Clara Johnson can talk to spirits—a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that’s left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance, no questions asked. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District. Clara can’t pull off this daring heist alone. She’ll need the help of an unlikely team, from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody to an aging actor who can change his face, to pull off the impossible. But as they race along DC’s legendary Black Broadway, conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one—an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life and change the fate of an entire city.
THE BLOODSTONE BROOCH (THE CELTIC BROOCH BOOK 12) by Katherine Lowry Logan
Former Navy SEAL Tavis Stuart knows he has a lot to be thankful for. His son, Joseph, is bright and healthy, and they’re living an extraordinary life with a community of friends who have shared many of the adventures Tavis can never discuss with regular people like his brother Mark. But Tavis still grieves for his sweet wife, who died in childbirth, and his frustration and sadness are like an itch he can’t reach. So when his estranged mother, Samantha Stewart, calls on Christmas night to ask for his help he says no until she tells him her goddaughter and Tavis’s childhood best friend, archaeologist Aislinn Kennedy, has gone missing. Then when Samantha tells him Aislinn disappeared from the museum in Rome where she was working on a Greek and Roman treasure found in a North Dakota cave, he agrees to help…(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
WICKED (LOST RED WOLVES BOOK 3) by Amy Bellows
Candlewick is done waiting for an alpha to sweep him off his feet. He’s spent the last decade traveling, making trouble, and flirting with the most powerful men in the world. That’s what he’s good at. After he spends a few nights in jail because of said trouble, he doesn’t expect anyone to come for him. He certainly doesn’t expect his fated mate to show up in the jail parking lot riding a dragon. Manny is the exact opposite of Candlewick in every way: stuffy, traditional, and a devout follower of the red wolf shifter God. He blushes every time Candlewick makes an inappropriate joke, which is often. He also shies away from Candlewick’s increasingly direct flirtations. He claims that because he is unable to give Candlewick a proper bond bite, any physical contact between the two of them would be a sin. But Candlewick has won over princes and CEO’s with his smile and personality. Surely he can convince his fated mate that there are some things worth being wicked for. AmazonKU
EMPRESS OF EDEN (BONDS OF THE SOUL BOOK 2) by Viyana Morrigan
When you finally find your home—your people—nothing should get in the way. But sometimes, the past is a rigid, stubborn thing that refuses to let go. A darkness that festers. And when your bonds are five men who would annihilate anything standing in their way—anything standing in your way…That’s when all hell breaks loose. My bonds? They ripped the world into shreds and built it back up, because their separate kingdoms were an obstacle we needed to face. When five men build one of the strongest empires known to man for you, then you sure as hell lead alongside them. My name is Amethyst Aphelion, and I’m either an empress… or a fraud. Amazon KU
HOPE OF THE HOLLER (MARMALADE AND MAGIC BOOK 4) by Michael Anderle
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Jemma Nox has been busy keeping up with school, helping maintain Gran’s Rest, and heading up the Kalhoun County coven. But not everyone who needs help can see their way to accepting it. Mama B’s health is declining, but she’s not out of the game just yet. A late-night call takes Jemma to the Pineridge Motel, where a bloody carcass opens the door on an injured woman and a mystery that throws her against an ancient and powerful enemy. A woman in need, a vengeful ex-lover…and a giant? A monster has broken free of Cherokee land in the east, and Jemma and her friends need to make the most of their varying talents to unravel the danger stalking Ally. But is everything as it seems? Amazon KU
A SIREN’S CALL: FATED MATES OF NEW ORLEANS by Brandi Elledge
We all have our roles to play. Some are the villains. Some are the good guys. As a siren, I’m supposed to be a seductress. A beacon in the ocean that lures men in. Usually, it works. That is … until a handsome vamp denies the lure. That’s just one of many problems. The other huge dilemma is I need a jewel. One that will help my city and also keep my powers from consuming me. Oh, but it gets worse. I need the resistant to my charms vamp, to help me locate said jewel. And, without being able to lure him into my snare, I must convince him that he needs me just as much as I need him. Dimitri, the arrogant yet devastatingly handsome vamp, insists on me helping him before he returns the favor, so now I have to solve his issues before I can solve my own. Getting my hands on the jewel is turning out to be an adventure that I’m not entirely sure I want to be on. If only I hadn’t made a vow, my life wasn’t at stake, and the vamp didn’t have dimples. Amazon KU
UNVEILING HIS HIDDEN DRAGON (SHIFTER’S REGIME BOOK 11) by Charlie Richards
Keeping the Peace: After a komodo dragon shifter learns that someone he thought was human is actually a dragon, he becomes obsessed with seeing his true form. Dakota Drudeson has been working for the Shifter Council for over fifty years. In all that time, he’s believed that dragons—real dragons—either have never been real, or they’d died out centuries before. Imagine his surprise when his boss allows it to slip that dragons are alive, well, and there’s even one working at Shifter Council Headquarters—a dishwasher named Charon, whom Dakota has always thought was human. Watching Charon every chance he gets, Dakota quickly becomes infatuated with the small male. The fact that his boss has warned him that Charon’s short, slender, blond frame isn’t what he truly looks like doesn’t concern him at all. Even the fact that the man’s smell doesn’t trigger interest from Dakota’s Komodo dragon doesn’t deter Dakota. He wants to earn Charon’s trust and see his dragon. Due to Dakota’s promise to never reveal that he knows Charon is indeed a dragon, he can’t even explain his odd obsession to his brothers. When Dakota finally gets his chance to admire Charon’s gorgeous, metallic-purple dragon form, the man’s true scent rocks him. Charon is his mate. So when Dakota reveals himself, why doesn’t Charon recognize him, too? Amazon
FAE FAREWELLS: THE CHRONICLES OF SLOANE KING by M F Adele
I am not a good person. Torture and murder can’t even ease the wrath that’s thrumming through my veins. I’m that f*****g angry. This vendetta might actually kill me, but it goes so far beyond the mess my parents left for me to clean up. All the pieces have finally started falling into place. The lies, the hidden agendas, and the games begin to paint a crystal-clear picture. A grave miscalculation was made on my behalf. To play inside my mind is to welcome my chaos. The labyrinth of darkness senses its next victims. And they didn’t expect me to inherit their strengths with none of their weaknesses. Before I leave the fae realm, both kingdoms will quake with fear and rejoice in their freedom when they hear my name. I’m Sloane f*****g King, The Queen of Wrath and Justice. But don’t let that title fool you. I’m no damsel in distress. Amazon KU
WILD WOLVES: MENAGE PROTECTOR ROMANCE by Lilly Wilder
The wolf shifter who broke my heart and his bad boy brother want to share me. After the death of my mother, I’m a broken shell. That’s when Hayden reappears. Tall. Handsome. Covered in tattoos.
A player wolf shifter who broke my heart. I try avoiding him. But he and his Alpha brother Dante make that impossible. Tempting me with their strong muscles, their dark eyes. The intensity of my need scares me. If I give myself to them wholly, what will be left of me? How do I know Hayden won’t break my heart again? When I become the target of a rival pack, the brothers are my only hope.
They got me in this mess. They’re the only ones who can save me. I’ve never wanted anyone as badly to rescue me to claim me… Can the three of us stop fighting destiny, or will our stubbornness destroy us? Amazon KU
WITCH WITH AN ENEMY (WITCH WARRIOR BOOK 3) by T R Cameron, Martha Carr and Michael Anderle
Cait Keane and her Dragon partner Aza are surrounded by powerful enemies. Cait’s gone from restful meditation to combat with shifters in the blink of an eye – even the young witch’s refuge is no longer safe. A roaming pack of wolves is threatening her coven and the nearby town. And more enemies are intent on taking the witches’ land, by force if necessary. Back in Boston, a wealthy criminal’s bank vault reveals the greatest evil Cait has ever encountered. Unlocking the safe put her on the hook for a favor to a master thief. Was the information worth it? The peace between the Roses and the Dragons is over and the streets of Boston have become a dangerous place as the hidden war escalates. On top of it all, the assassin Cait’s pursuing now has her in his sights. Cait will have to be on top of her game just to survive. To have a fighting chance at victory, she’ll need to increase her power and rely on her allies. The US Marshal with something extra wouldn’t have it any other way. Amazon KU
BABY AND THE ENFORCER (SHIFTER RESCUE BOOK 5) by Victoria Sue
VS Note: From July 28
How many times did you get beaten down before you stayed there? Charles had survived abject cruelty for twenty years, the loss of his babies, and any family. Now, when he was in what was supposed to be a safe space, he didn’t think he could take one more hit. Fox Turner–so named because he played fast and loose with those that saw him as easy, was really hiding a betrayal he didn’t think he would ever recover from. Can two damaged souls ever make a whole? Or will the sins of their fathers make them turn away from each other, and the hope and love they might find? AmazonKU
SORCERY IN SAN FRANCISCO (CASE FILES OF AN URBAN DRUID BOOK 2) by Auburn Tempest and Michael Anderle
Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass. With the magical veil between our world and the fae realm down, the life we live has gotten weirder by the day. Imagine cloud shape bawdiness, venomous invaders sneaking through tears in the fabric between worlds, and waking up to realize San Francisco isn’t where it was the night before. Yeah, lost a city? Call 1-800-Team-Trouble. Handling the whacked and weird of the world is my wheelhouse. It doesn’t matter if it’s murderous escaped felons, back-stabbing sorcerers, crazy fae queens, or even slighted ex-lovers, Team Trouble is there to tackle the tough situations. And by tackle, I mean scramble to keep it all from blowing up in our faces. Amazon KU
TO SNAP A SILVER STEM (CRYSTAL BLOOM BOOK 2) by Sarah A Parker
I want him to hurt. To bleed. I want him to snap, just like he snapped me. Once upon a time, my world was small and sheltered. Everything changed the moment I stepped over my Safety Line, barreling towards a coupling with a man I hardly know. He wants me. All of me. Dunked in a charged political pit, I must secure the ships needed to quell the spill of murderous beasts still flooding the continent. But one wrong move could spur the war I’ve worked so hard to avoid. I’ll wear the dress and the cupla and the shoes. I’ll do it all with a smile on my face. Because everyone’s watching. He’s watching—hunting a fissure in my frosty shield, trying to scrape back the layers and see my ugly insides. He’s unyielding. Unguarded. Changed. Why is he looking now when I’ve got everything to hide? Secrets sprout, truths bloom, and more than one of us will snap. Crowned in the crippling weight of my mistakes, I must atone. Even if it costs me my life. Fear was my overlord. Now, it’s my prisoner. Amazon KU
TWISTED: THE GRIM TOWER PART ONE by Renee Rocco
Forget what you know—there is no Prince Charming. I spent my life as a willing prisoner locked inside a tower. Protected by magic. Guarded by a witch. For me, Happily Ever Afters are the stuff of fairytales…Until Wren Kincaid found me and opened my eyes to a world of possibilities. But he’s no Prince Charming. And I’m no ordinary girl. The king wants to use me, and he’s tearing apart Rygard to find me. He’s too late. Wren already claimed me. I’m at the mercy of a man who was once my friend, but who now sees me as his enemy. Hidden away in a decaying castle, I’m in no rush to escape Wren and the savage outlaws holding me captive. *TWISTED is a reimagining of Rapunzel. Characters are appropriately aged up for this dark romance. This is a scorching RH, friends-to-enemies/enemies-to-lovers with sarcastic, morally gray antiheroes. This book ends on a cliffhanger.
THE ORACLE’S FLAME by Mell Eight
The Kingdom of Altnoia is on the cusp of civil war. The king and heir have been murdered, the throne taken by their uncle, and the kingdom’s only hope lies with Prince Edan who has been missing for the past year. The Oracle appoints Kindle, her new Dragon of Fire, one task: find Prince Edan and keep him alive. It should have been a simple task, but Kindle did not anticipate Prince Edan would hide away on a pirate ship, forcing the dragon not only to endure pirates, but seasickness and his fear of water. And nothing, not even the Oracle, could have prepared him for the two pirates he meets and the complicated feelings they spark.
WITCH ON A STAR (WITCH AND WARLOCK BOOK 6) by H P Mallory
VS note: From July 25. Not a new release apparently. Author sez: “PLEASE NOTE: For those familiar with the Jolie Wilkins series, this is NOT a new book. It’s the same series reconfigured. If you’ve already read the Jolie series, you’re all caught up. If you loved Sinjin Sinclair, try the Vampire Esquire series.”
Being queen isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And prior to being queen, I didn’t really know what being a royal was cracked up to be because it wasn’t on my radar. And neither was falling for two very different men. As the two polar opposite yet magnetic men vie for my affection, I have to keep my wits–because balancing affairs of state and affairs of my heart isn’t exactly an easy enterprise. Overwhelmed, under pressure, and longing for love, I decide it’s time to take charge—and show everyone that this queen won’t take jack. Amazon KU
I DREAM OF WITCHES (A BROOMSTICKS AND BOOKS COZY MYSTERY BOOK 1) by Sara Bourgeois
Daphne Alcott and her familiar, Dolly, return home to Shadow Woods after four exciting years at the Havenwood Academy for Brilliant Young Witches in Missouri. Her grandmother, Arabella, is excited to receive them and thrilled to finally get some help at the family’s business, The Bright Light Bookstore. In coming back home, she’s reminded of the importance of family. Her older brother, Matthew, is glad to see her return. However, he’s still reluctant to accept her friendship with heiress Elizabeth Evanston. Despite his differences with the rich Evanston girl, Matthew shares one thing in common with her. They both love Daphne to pieces. With advanced spellcasting skills and a newfound love for photography, Daphne is thrilled to start a new chapter in Shadow Woods. However, things soon turn upside down when she’s snapping photos of the lake with Dolly, and they find the body…(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
WILD MOON (VAMPIRE FOR HIRE BOOK 27) by J R Rain and Matthew S Cox
Most parents dread the day their kids grow up and meet life head-on as adults. Significantly fewer moms watch their kids leap across dimensions to save a friend from a devouring evil. It’s okay though, mostly. Samantha Moon has a case to keep her mind occupied while her daughter is off doing her thing. It’s not as if Tammy is completely helpless. Crazy thing about being part of a magical bloodline…it passes down to the next generation. With Elizabeth’s influence over the family gone for good, the younger Moon is coming into her own as a force to be reckoned with. Sam probably can’t deal, but she doesn’t have time to waste on worry. A woman has disappeared after leaving a bar with a total stranger. Sounds mundane enough, but Detective Sherbet sent the case her way which can mean only one thing. It’s going to be weird. Amazon KU
PARANORMAL DEFENSE AGENTS by Various
Many paranormals see themselves as superior to humans and will use their powers to get what they want, whenever they want. Ironically, that can make them very good—or very bad bodyguards. These are four stories of very good bodyguards….[SNIP]The Paranormal Defense Agents anthology is a set of four books from award winning and USA Today Bestselling authors who were charmed by the idea of a Paranormal Defense Agency as envisioned by the amazing and talented Ashlyn Chase. They came together to bring to life four of the heroic agents of the Paranormal Defense Agency.
GOING STRAIGHT TO HOWL (APEX MOUNTAIN SHIFTERS BOOK 5) by P Jameson
Fabian doesn’t play by the rules, but when the matchmaker tries to pair the woman of his dreams with someone else, he decides to change the game. On the surface, they’re incompatible. Complete opposites. He’s the grumpy to her sunshine. The dark to her light. And even though they just met, he’s known for a while now that she is…His to corrupt. His to pleasure. His to adore. Grace is a good girl, trying to belong in a bad, bad world. Adding shifters to the mix was risky. But she’s come to the right place, because Fabian knows just what she needs. He will push all her innocent boundaries to make her see what true acceptance feels like. And show her that being bad can feel so, so good. AmazonKU
RUBBING HIS SCALES (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 6) by Viola Grace
Roane hates being backed into a corner, but when she’s forced to dress as a game character and her friends introduce her to the male she’s adapted for, she really wants to start biting. Roane lived a slightly traumatic but normal life until six months ago. A simple touch of the hand from one of the investors started a cellular cascade that culminated in her wearing scales where there had been skin. At a conference, she is introduced to him again, and the contact is electric. After a few short conversations, they get to know each other, and two and a half days later, she answers her phone to a horrible message. She disappears from his circle for two weeks; by then, she’s certain of a few things. The first was that he was a nice guy, and the second was that that jerk hadn’t used a condom. She doesn’t even have his number to let him know of the result. When they reconnect, he starts to make plans, but there is just one problem—his father has put a hit out on her so that his son will not suffer a broken heart. She calls her friends for help, and they get in touch with him. This is where things get weird. Will Roane’s life ever settle down, or will the extra two mates who want her for her brain be the final straw?
Amazon NOTE: Author’s other books are on Apple Books and Kobo so this one probably will be.
ENSNARED BY THE SHADOW KING (NIGHT’S CURSE BOOK 1) by Lola Glass
He thinks I’m his salvation, but I’ll be his demise. Being cursed by the King of Shadows earned me two decades of captivity. Now that I’m free, there’s only one option: Find the king and kill him, for the sake of not only revenge but salvation too. Though I manage to get into his court, I learn that he’s not as killable as I thought. Our souls seem… connected. And I find myself questioning whether or not I really want to be free of him at all. Despite the attraction that begins to bloom between us, he and the other fae kings are at war, and my curse remains wildly uncontrollable. When his enemies set their sights on me, one thing becomes clear: One way or another, I’m going to cost the Shadow King his life. Amazon KU
THE DRAGON’S SECOND CHANCE (BLUEWATER COAST DRAGONS BOOK 3) by Roxie Ray
VS Note: From JULY 29.
Livvie makes me want to take another chance on love …I didn’t truly comprehend the strength of the fated mate bond until I met Livvie. She’s all I can think of, and I want to claim her as my own. She hired me to fix up her business, but I need more. Can I convince her to take a chance on a dragon who’s been hurt before? I have too much on my mind for a man …Ever since coming back to Bluewater I’ve wanted to fix up my grandmother’s B&B and launch my career. Then I start developing magical powers – or maybe I’m going insane. I can handle those two things, but there’s no room for anything else on my plate. Especially not Wes, the hunky contractor I can’t get out of my mind. But the more we work together, the more I want him, even when I find out his big secret. I’m already freaking out about being a witch … how am I supposed to also be a dragon’s mate? AmazonKU
SHIFTER CRIMES (REVENGE OF THE BLOOD PACK BOOK 1) by Lacey Carter Anderson
Someone killed everyone I ever loved, and now they’re going to pay…Half-breeds are seen as dangerous freaks, rejects, misfits who are useful for absolutely nothing. But my parents made a place for people like us to be free, to live together in peace. It was a sanctuary for half-breeds, and the place all my happiest memories took place. But I should have known it wouldn’t last forever. That peaceful place was destroyed, everyone I loved was killed, and I was taken—and tortured. I don’t know how long I was in that dark place before I was freed, but now I’m a different kind of prisoner. The Enforcers found me, and rather than kill the dangerous reject, they’ve added me to their team. Each of us has a skill, but the group of big men, of powerful shifters, think I’m just working to rid the world of evil, like them. There’s no way I’m going to tell them I have my own agenda… to get revenge for my pack. Because as close as I’m growing to these sexy men, I know for a fact they’d never forgive me if they knew the truth. The thing is, when bodies start appearing, it might get a little harder to hide my true goal. Amazon KU
DRAGON CAPTAIN’S FATE (DRAGON PROTECTORS OF WISHING MOON BAY BOOK 5) by Harmony Raines
Dragon shifter, Gideon, is trying to hold everything together. But the arrival of his mate might tear it all apart. Gideon has longed for his mate. So, when he meets Shelly, it should be the best day of his life. And it is. Except he’s hiding a secret from the other members of the Wishing Moon Bay Dragon Guard. Someone from Gideon’s past is in Wishing Moon Bay, someone he doesn’t trust. When he discovers Shelly has been hiding a secret of her own, Gideon’s personal and professional life collide. Shelly came to Wishing Moon Bay for answers. And she doesn’t plan to leave until she gets them.
Then she meets Gideon, the Captain of the Dragon Guard in Wishing Moon Bay. He’s protective and kind, not to mention broad-shouldered with a smile that makes her want to melt into his arms.
But the lead she is following might put Gideon and his career in danger. It would be better if he walked away. Shelly soon realizes that is not going to happen. A shifter mates for life. But what she uncovers might put all their lives in danger. Fates collide in this midlife paranormal romance. Gideon and Shelly have waited a long time to find love, and nothing will stop them finding a heartwarming happy ever after. Amazon KU
TEMPTATION (THE MATE GAMES BOOK 4) by K Loraine
Temptation, thy name is Sunday Fallon, and I am done resisting. Once upon a time I’d been a priest, but she’d made a sinner of me and now I welcomed damnation. She’d always been my destiny. The woman whose life was tied to mine. I just hadn’t planned on falling in love and being forced to choose between my vows and my soul. No matter how deep my connection to her ran, I had a greater purpose I was meant to serve. And now that she was carrying the Harbinger of the Apocalypse–the result of our passion–I had to get her away from the rest of them. Her god of mischief. Her devoted wolf. Her dark prince. She belongs to me…Her twisted captor. If she’ll let me, I’ll keep her. Hide her from everyone and everything that means to destroy her. Stop what’s coming and make her mine forever. Because Sunday Fallon is more than temptation. She’s my new religion. I’ve made my choice. This time I will not falter. I will worship at her altar and forsake all others. No matter the consequence. The seals are broken. Armageddon is coming. And I’m ready for War. AmazonKU
MONSTERS BELOW (THE CREATURES WE CRAVE BOOK 2) by R L Caulder
With forces I don’t understand out to hurt my monsters and I, time is running out to figure out who–no, what–I am. The weight of the world suddenly crashes on my shoulders, and I’m not sure how long I can carry it. I’m not like the heroes I’ve read about in books—I’ve just barely started understanding my powers, how am I going to save anyone? Could the Fates have screwed up, putting me on this path? When bodies begin to drop, it’s crystal clear: time is up. Do I tuck tail and hide with my monsters, or do I stand tall and fight for the first place I’ve ever felt like I could call home? Amazon KU
NOCTURNAL FLAME (A WHISPERING HOLLOW SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE BOOK 2) by Jordan Silver
VS Note: A re-release of a Vella book.
Enemies become lovers in the small sleepy town of Whispering Hollow, where more than the wind stirs at night. Nick has no use for the woman who betrayed him. Now he’s stuck with her for three months to carry out his late grandfather’s will. He avoids her during the daylight hours, but once night falls, she invades his dreams and his bed. How long before Nick realizes this is no dream? AmazonKU
SPOILED MATE FOR LION SHIFTER (SHIFTERS FATED MATES BOOK 5) by Brittany White
Torn Between Two Worlds – The World She Knows or The World Where Her Heart Is. Lion Shifter Raised as Human Tries to Win Heart of the Alpha – Alexis had moved to the human world to live with her rich Aunt Maggie after being bullied constantly. Lexi was smaller than the other lion shifters. She wasn’t as strong, and frankly. She spent her whole life studying to be a fashion designer. Her life was perfect – until Rafi came into the picture. She didn’t know that the handsome man who looked like a Viking god was a lion shifter, let alone the one who was destined to be the Alpha of her clan. She fell in love and left all she knew to follow him back to the shifter world so that she could prove that she was worthy of being his mate…[SNIP]…Alpha Must Choose Between His Duty and His Fated Mate – Raphael was going to be made Alpha of his clan in the next couple of months. He needed to find himself a mate and fast. The problem was …(more blurb on ebook seller page…) AmazonKU
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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:
“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months. And I may mention ‘special items’.
I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
I check and verify all the buy links at the time I create the post but after that I’m not responsible.
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