Who do you trust when you can’t trust yourself? Adelina knows nothing about herself, save her name and the fact that untold power dwells inside her. Pursued by a shadowy figure revealed Fae magic she didn’t know she had. Magic that makes her a member of the prestigious and notorious Kingsblade—an elite force set on protecting the Fae King and his kingdom. Her new training comes at the expense of her only friendship with the striking Braken, a friendship she hoped would become more. Except Kingsblade are forbidden to marry, their entire lives given over to their devotion to King and Realm. With her magic inaccessible, it seems less a blessing and more like a curse. But when a mysterious stranger shows up with a hunger that might destroy the entire Fae Realm, she knows they’re somehow connected. Will she uncover the answers needed to solve the mystery of herself and her enemy, or will the Fae Realm fall, bite by bite?      Amazon     Kobo

OF GRAVE AND GLORY (TENEBRIS: AN OCCULT ROMANCE BOOK THREE) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

The Candle has taken Gigi Gage as their prisoner, and Emma will do anything to save her friend from whatever torture Dr. Thaddeus Kirkbride is putting her through in the Arnsmouth Asylum. But even if Emma—and her trusty fire poker—can manage to free Gigi, she’ll have to avoid the clutches of the Idol, as well. To say nothing about the Church or the man she loves, who is incrementally losing himself to the eldritch horror taking over his body. Nowhere is safe. No one is safe. Not Gigi, not Rafe, and certainly not Emma herself. Between the Dark Societies and the Church on the one hand and her increasingly complicated love life on the other, Emma finds herself surrounded by shadows at every turn. And she’ll be lucky if all that happens is that she gets eaten alive by Rafe and his new friends. Because the other options might end the world. And the clock is ticking.     Amazon KU

PACK RECLAIMED (BLOOD AND MOONLIGHT BOOK THREE) by Jarica James

My pack is back together, but while we are all safe for now, we’re only holding on by a thread. Between my mate finding out fated mates is real and me worrying that I may lose the men I love, it feels like my world is crashing around me. And the Grave Alpha hasn’t let me forget for a moment that he’s holding the power right now. When new revelations come to light, it only ups the stakes again. Time is running out, someone I love is the bait, and I’m still trying to make sense of the chaos that has overtaken my life. Will my mates and I survive the storm, or will the shifter world fall at the hands of one evil dictator and the pack that stands behind him?     Amazon KU

STOLEN BRIDE (TREATY BRIDES) bty Samantha Cayto

Being a bride is a state of mind, not of body. Prince Ronan of Moorcondia knows he is one of the luckiest boys alive. As the king’s second son, he has status and wealth without the heavy weight of the crown. Every man admires his hedonistic ways, but his behavior masks a shame that he feels. What he really desires is a quiet life with a man whom he can love. Jarl Tarben is on a mission to save his people from starvation. Efforts to forge a treaty with Moorcondia have come to naught. In a desperate bid, Tarben has been tasked with abducting Ronan and forcing him into marriage. As distasteful and dishonorable as the scheme is, duty demands that he obey. He refuses to bed the prince by force, however, leaving it Ronan’s choice. Ronan vows not to succumb to the temptation that Tarben presents. Pride alone dictates that he remain chaste, even as he grows closer to the barbarian. Tarben is everything Ronan ever dreamed of, and the lure of him grows stronger with each day that politics keeps them together. When unseen forces threaten to consume them both, they must put aside pride and join forces to protect both their peoples.     Amazon     Kobo

LAST RITES BEIGNET BITES (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 44) by Addison Moore

My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom. The grand dame of Leeds County has passed away and her friends and family are throwing a going away party—aka funeral—of the ages. Everyone is invited to the swanky soiree but Carlotta’s invitation seems to have gotten lost in the mail. Lucky for her, I’m catering the event, and I begrudgingly let her tag along as my assistant. But the funeral goes awry when a killer shows up on the scene. And what’s better than one Everett Baxter? Two. Everett’s cousin Ransom is in town to help out with Everett’s new legal woes. And he brings along his girlfriend, Trixie Troublefield, and their friends, Bess and Nettie. You can bet your last dollar that Carlotta, Bess, and Nettie stir up enough trouble to land in a few legal woes of their own. Lottie Lemon has a brand new bakery to tend to, a budding romance with perhaps one too many suitors, and she has the supernatural ability to see the dead—which are always harbingers for ominous things to come. Throw in a string of murders, and her insatiable thirst for justice, and you’ll have more chaos than you know what to do with. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder.     Amazon KU

A VENOM DARK AND SWEET (THE BOOK OF TEA 2) by Judy I Lin

A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust. Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi—a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making—has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess’ loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning’s newly healed sister, Shu. Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen’s rightful throne. But the golden serpent still haunts Ning’s nightmares with visions of war and bloodshed. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

SHIFTER FOR BRAINS (SUPERNATURAL AFFAIRS BOOK 2) by F N Manning

Lucas used to be able to do calculus in his head, but nothing’s adding up quite right after a nasty car accident five months ago. The paranoia about being watched that drives him from his apartment seems totally nutty…until a freak accident creates a flash fireball that nearly leaves him extra crispy. With his mind playing tricks on him, he can’t trust his own senses. But he does trust the man who rescues him. Chase’s good looks and charm always get him out of trouble, but the detective didn’t climb the ranks just by being a pretty face. He’s confident he can solve the mystery of Lucas Milton and prove he’s more than the boss’s little brother. But professionalism isn’t his strong suit and the growing attraction between them is hard to deny. Can Lucas and Chase put their heads together and figure out who’s hunting Lucas, or will being outsmarted turn deadly in Shifter for Brains?   AmazonKU

ARACHNE (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD BOOK 12) by C D Gorri

The owner of the Underworld’s premier boutique, Metamorphosis, is too busy to find a boyfriend. But when the Goddess of Love decides to fix her up, what choice does she have? It’s off to a round of speed dating for the sassy Spider Shifter. But Arachne has her misgivings. After all, who could love an eight-legged freak like her? Everyone knows Griffin Jara is the most lethal legate in the Daemonium Guard. When his boss calls him in with a special request, Griff just can’t say no. But how can he attend the Underworld Cafe’s Wednesday night speed dating event when he can’t get close enough to a female to touch her? It’s a problem. And one he can’t solve alone. Luckily, his boss knows just who to call. Can the half-Demon and the spider queen work together in this steamy paranormal romance tale?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

VAMPISH: BLOOD MATE by G K DeRosa

Death has come for us. With Ransom in Thanatos’s hands, the worst has happened. The god of death has everything he needs to break the shadow curse and loose the starving fangers on the innocents of Azar. I can’t let that happen. The serviles grow more restless, raiding the borders, and the vampire queen is powerless against them. Now, it’s a race against the clock to free Ransom and prevent an all-out war. Without my fated mate at my side, I can barely breathe, let alone lead the sicari. I have to find the strength because there’s nothing I won’t do to get Ransom back. He promised me forever, and I’m holding him to it. Even if it means taking down the mother fangin’ god of death.    AmazonKU

BRIDGE OF LIGHT (BRIDGE AND SWORD BOOK 7) by JC Andrijeski

VS Note: A re-release

Revik, infamous Sword of the seer world, lost everything when his enemies destroyed the mind of his wife, Allie, and stole their unborn child. Doomed to fight the last battle alone, Revik hunkers down in post-apocalyptic San Francisco, preparing for that inevitable war. Aware of the slim odds of his own survival, he longs only to rescue his child––even if that means killing her to prevent the torment he endured as the Dreng’s slave. Unfortunately, the Dreng know his weaknesses all too well. In a final confrontation, they force him to choose between saving his race but sacrificing his daughter, or betraying both races to save his family. Psychic suspense. Apocalyptic. The seventh chapter in an epic, soul-crushing, world-spanning romance that can get dark, dark, dark… but also contains a lot of light. Slow burn. Fated Mates. Enemies to lovers. Forced marriage. Rejected mates. This book has an explicit M/M relationship.     Amazon KU

FIRESEED: A MONSTER ROMANCE by Val Saintcrowe and Jove Chambers

This dragon doesn’t shift. Miss Gissele Chapman’s dragon-slaying magic is growing weak. Her life has always been chaotic, what with managing her secret slaying duties with her obligations as the daughter of a wealthy gentleman—hosting teas, attending balls, entertaining callers. But now, on top of everything, her magic is waning, and no one seems to know why. No one, that is, except this red-scaled dragon that she still hasn’t killed. That is what a slayer does with dragons, even ones who call her ‘love’ in a lilting voice and go on about her scent and how enticing it is. The dragon says he’s got the key to restoring her magic, and it’s straining against his scales right here, ready to spring free and service her. But he must be lying, and anyway she would never do such a thing, because she is a very respected heiress, and she has a reputation to think of and girls like her don’t… don’t…He’s a monster with teeth and claws. He’s her enemy, and she kills his kind. They hate each other. Besides, he’s… enormous. It wouldn’t even work. Would it? This gaslamp fantasy features very proper characters driven by magical means to do shocking things. Secondary characters in the story pursue male-on-male and asexual relationships. If such things will give readers vapors, they should take necessary precautions.     AmazonKU

ENCHANT THE DAWN (THE ENCHANT SERIES) by Amanda Ashley

When a mysterious man rescues Madison Bainbridge from a random attack, she sees only his broad shoulders, his gray eyes, his kindness. But as she gets to know Dominic, her attraction wars with the certainty he’s keeping big secrets. Who is the menacing beauty following him around? What of the palm-reader who stops her in the park? And who’s watching them from the shadows? Young vampire Dominic Falconer wanted nothing more than a few weeks in New Orleans, a chance to see the city on his own. He didn’t expect to be captivated by lovely Maddy—or for enemies to surround him, eager to use the stirrings of his heart to bring down his family. A hostile rival is out for vengeance. Domonic’s fellow Hungarian vampires are vanishing without a trace. And the shadowy Knights of the Dark Wood want nothing more than to get hold of Dominic himself. But Dominic and Maddy have a connection worth fighting for—and a passion that will awaken the unexpected in them both.

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WITCHIN WILDCAT by Charity Parkerson

n the small town of Elvenwood, everyone knows everyone else. That makes it hard to meet new people. It’s a good thing they’re being overrun by a new population: supernatural creatures. Hank has owned Elvenwood Liquors since his dad passed five years ago, leaving him in charge. His life is pretty quiet. He works and keeps to himself. In a town where everyone is a little strange, people still find him odd. That’s because he knows all of Elvenwood’s secrets. It’s only a matter of time before no one can escape the truth. There’s a reason certain beings are attracted to Elevenwood, and not everything headed their way has good intentions. It’s Hank’s self-appointed job to sort the good from the bad. That’s a job that gets a little harder each day, especially since the next creature coming to town is meant for him.      Amazon KU

FIRE FAE (FAE WAR CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by Jessica Wayne

I always knew loving him would be the death of me. I just never wanted to admit it would be the end of him, too. Altered by suffering, hardened by trauma, when I finally emerge into the next phase of my life—or rather death—I am no longer the same person. He is what keeps me going. What brings me home. By the time I make my way back, though, Rafferty is gone. Changed. Forged in the flames of his own darkness. But if I’ve proven anything, it’s that I do not quit when things get complicated. With the Ancients burning Faerie to the ground, and the worlds hero now the villain, it’s up to me to stop them. And what better way to fight flame than with flame? I am fire. Watch me burn.

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THE OGRE’S PET (MONSTER ROMANCE) by Kassandra Cross

VS Note: A re-release which author says has been expanded and contains an extra spicy scene.

We all knew never to go into the woods at night…It’s been years since I visited the town I grew up in. So it’s just my luck that on my first night back I’m hassled by some jerk in a bar and have to make a run for it. When we were kids we were always told to stay away from the woods. That if we went inside, then we would never return. Now I’m running directly into them, away from one monster, but straight into the arms of another. I’ve been captured by The Ogre. A hungry beast who eats everything he takes, and who lives off flesh and fear. But when he gets his hands on me, he decides he doesn’t want to eat me like the others. This Ogre wants to punish me for coming into his forest. And once he’s done, he might just keep me as his pet.     Amazon KU

HOW NOT TO MARRY A PRINCE by Megan Derr

At the ancient, doddering age of thirty, it’s long past time Prince Amador married, at least according to his domineering family. Determined to see the matter attended at last, they have issued an ultimatum: find a betrothed before the year is out, or he’ll be sent off to marry Prince Ottokar, Crown Prince of their oldest enemy, a man Amador has hated and feared for nearly all his life. Desperate to avoid that fate, he has one last chance: to win the affections of Prince Nazaire, who has notoriously turned away every single suitor barely before they make their introduction. When he arrives, though, Amador finds not a snooty prince impossible to please, but a castle so brimming with secrets and romantic pining that the whole mess would be worthy of a bard’s tale. If there’s one thing Amador loves more than mischief, it’s romance. He won’t ever be happy in his own marriage, but here’s a chance to see that others will be happy in theirs—and if he’s lucky, they’ll all be so pleased with the results that the quiet, handsome King Sohan will insist that he remain to help with other matters.

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CHILDREN OF WAR: AN ANTHOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE by Various

A future torn apart by war…Adolescence lost to battle…What becomes of those who lose their childhood to armed conflict? In this anthology, a diverse group of authors from around the globe bring you a multi-genre collection of short stories exploring the experiences of children trapped in war. The genres represented in this book are literary fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and memoir. Take a look at the experiences of the most vulnerable. In diverse settings of fantasy worlds, Ancient Greece or India and even historical and modern-day Ukraine explore the tainted lives of children touched by warfare. Some go in search of healing, a desire that can consume a lifetime. Others are forced to walk in the darkness of guilt, remorse or depression. Consider the dangers children face separated from their families, trying to survive in a world bent on destroying them. Each story provides a glimpse of both the horrors witnessed and the potential for healing—over time. Through the lens of trauma, the authors of this anthology provide not only rays of hope but also powerful messages and much food for thought. The stories in this collection have been crafted to honour those affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and support their healing in the future. No one’s potential should be crippled because of trauma inflicted during their most impressionable years, and yet an entire generation of Ukrainians is threatened with just this outcome. All proceeds of this anthology will be donated in perpetuity to Voices of Children Foundation in Ukraine or another similar charity.       Amazon

CITY OF KEYS (NIGHTMARKED BOOK 3) by Kat Ross

Held captive in Dur-Athaara, Malach would give anything to return to the land he once despised.
But the witch-queen has declared him too dangerous to run loose, a prophecy that proves right when he escapes to wreak havoc on a continent already poised at the brink of civil war. Across the sea in the icy fortress of Sinjali’s Lance, Alexei’s brother grows more dangerous by the day. Desperate to find a cure for Mikhail’s Nightmark, they return to Nantwich, where Kasia is hunting the Order of the Black Sun. Forbidden to use her power, she walks a razor’s edge. The Red King stalks her dreams. Is she strong enough to resist his seductive whispers? As armies gather, and the Black Sun rises over the Morho Sarpanitum, sworn enemies must join forces to stop an unspeakable evil from devouring the world.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

SHIFTING FORMS FOR CLUMSY FELINES (OBSCURE ACADEMY BOOK 1) by Laura Greenwood

When she arrived at Obscure Academy, Krissi promised herself she’d focus on her studies and cheer practice. She wasn’t going to worry about boys or the fact she’s less than graceful in her leopard form. Everything changes when she shares an accidental kiss with her flatmate, and despite every attempt to stay away from Jeremy, she keeps finding herself drawn back to the tiger shifter. Can Jeremy convince her to give their relationship a chance?

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A FLOOD OF BLOOD TO THE HEART by Isis Molina

An angel hosting a game show, a woman and her hated boss trapped in an elevator, a girl fleeing from the Mothman, two boys finding love in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, a demon posing as a school teacher, two women raising their first baby, and a servant falling for a prince. Twenty-two stories about the wild emotions that make your heart race, ranging from captivating romances to chilling encounters with the unknown.     Amazon

THE NIGHTSHADE GUILD: MAGIC EXPOSED by Lia Davis

The Nightshade Guild: Chapter Two – The year the magic disappeared – There is no rest for the Mages of the Nightshade Guild. As soon as they returned Princess Ameria to the Elven Kingdom their magic vanished. The Mage’s will have to go on a quest to restore their magic and stop the person who stole it from them.      Amazon KU

SOLANA (DRAGON DESCENDANTS BOOK 2) by Eileen Troemel

Fire dragons are easy for Solana. Mates? Not so much. On his own since he was ten, Lowkas learned early how to survive alone. Stationed at the fire geysers, he finds home and comfort from a source he didn’t expect. When Solana shows up exposing things he’s kept secret, he’s suspicious. Will Lowkas put his past behind him, or will it take a dragon intervention?     Amazon KU

A SHIELD OF FATE AND RUIN (APOLLO ASCENDING 3) by Nicole Bailey

When the world is at war. No one is safe. Not even the gods. Apollo would hide with Hyacinth and hold him until the sun burned out. But that is not their destiny. When Ares arrives announcing a turn of the tides and war thundering towards Niria, Apollo and Hyacinth take on a journey to save everyone from Zeus’ wrath. But when things don’t go as planned, they might destroy themselves instead.      Amazon KU

THE GEM OF SYKIS (WORLD OF WEYVAR BOOK 2) by Becca Fogg

VS Note: Listed in Erotica

I can do this. I will walk down that aisle, and say the words, and do my wifely duty once as required for a binding marriage, and then find some way to eke out a sliver of happiness. I just hope no one figures out what I did to celebrate (or, rather, mourn) the night before this forsaken wedding. With five princesses of Sykis, you’d think my parents would let at least one escape the marriage market. Not so. My parents have committed my hand to Duke Reginald Unther of Brilene, a man I’m certain will demand I stand silently in his shadow. At least as I stroll to my doom I can reminisce about the two men who made the night before my wedding not only bearable but a night to remember. But, something tells me, they won’t disappear from my life for good. This book will be made available for free to those who subscribe to my newsletter.      Amazon KU

SHIFTING MAGIC by Various

Shifting Magic cross-pollinates Shifter & Mages, Sci-Fi Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance under the anthology umbrella, allowing readers to experience new work in our writer showcase with unique, original, and creative stories. Our heroines and heroes are often fraught with twists, turns, and harrowing experiences, but in the end, our readers crave the Happily Ever After ending. Discover enchanted worlds, powerful shifters & mages, hidden secrets, and steamy romantic trysts await.

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PLATINUM DIARIES: BOOK ONE: PSYCHIC DREAMS by K August Rose

Sayra Price’s dreams always come true. Usually, her premonitions are silly glimpses into the near future, telling her which teacher will have a pop quiz or who will get busted during their sneaky make-out session. When she dreams of a gruesome murder, Sayra’s life changes overnight. Haunted by the violent images, she is desperate to control her abilities and stop this murder from happening. To find out who this doomed man is and save his life, Sayra enlists help from anyone she can; from her two best friends to her root-working grandma – even the boy she hates. But time is running out fast, and Sayra keeps sticking her nose where it doesn’t belong. Will her psychic gifts be enough to save her from the danger she is stumbling toward, or will Sayra’s meddling make matters far worse than she could have ever envisioned?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

ASHTHORNE by April Yates

VS note: Described by one reviewer as “grisly, gothic and gay as hell…”

In the aftermath of WWI, Adelaide Frost is on the run from a family who do not understand her. Hoping to do some good, she signs up to become a nurse at Ashthorne, a manor house newly designated as a convalescence home for injured soldiers. She quickly falls in love with the owner’s daughter, Evelyn, who hides a warm heart beneath a chilly exterior. But Evelyn has her suspicions about what’s really happening at the hospital, and as Adelaide helps her investigate, it soon becomes apparent that there are more inhabitants residing at Ashthorne than first thought.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CRAZED CANDY (KILLERS AND KINGS BOOK 1) by Leigh Kelsey

Here’s a tip: don’t mess with the demon girl who kills people for a living. The four self-proclaimed kings of Orchid Vale apparently never got that memo, and now my self care retreat is about to become a bloodbath. This quaint village was supposed to be a break from my hectic life of death, gore, and high stakes ‘jobs’—that’s code for supernatural murder—but I don’t get a chance to enjoy even a fairground ride without the kings of Orchid Vale getting in my way. Arkan, the ice cold wraith wants to break me. Joseph, the reaper gangster with a heart of gold wants to save me. X, the incubus maniac wants us to be a killer duo. But Taj, the prince of hell and the worst of them all, wants me dead. Apparently I killed his uncle. Oops. The kings warn I’ll be lucky to leave Orchid Vale alive, even if their instincts say I’m their fated mate. But they’re the ones who need to watch out. One false move, and they’ll find themselves choking to death. They don’t call me the Candyfloss Killer for nothing.      Amazon KU

A DRAGON’S SOUL (THE MINATH CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by  A L Tippett

She will break a war, find rebirth in air. Whilst trying to save her dragon from the government, Sera was captured. Now, it’s up to her to fight for her and her loved ones’ freedom. When an unexpected truth about her heritage is revealed, her world implodes. Everything she thought she knew is now called into question. One wrong move will doom her people to another Mythic War. Can Sera use her newfound knowledge to put a stop to the slaughter? Or will everything she ever loved be turned to ash?      Amazon KU

FUR THE NIGHT (MIDNIGHT MATES BOOK 3) by Milly Taiden

When school nurse Rylee and club bouncer Gage indulge their passions just fur one night, there are consequences that will have lasting impact. Midnight Mates head of club security, Gage Navarro, is a veteran soldier, a graduate of military college, and a bear shifter. He’s ready to tackle any challenge that the club faces—but he’s not ready for what Rylee Fowler does to his heart. Rylee is a school nurse who’s never seen such a hot man in all her life, so she indulges in one night of passion with him. Too bad that one just wasn’t enough, because the next thing she knows, the pregnancy strip is turning positive. Oh, boy…or girl? Can Rylee help Gage see that he’s not worthless, and that he can be a good mate, husband, and father? Or will his flawed line of thinking ruin all of their chances for a happily ever after?      Amazon KU

SUBTLE BODIES (PSYCOP BOOK 13) by Jordan Castillo Price

“It’s probably nothing….” Usually, when Victor Bayne is called upon to investigate a ghostly apparition, the “haunting” can be chalked up to a perfectly mundane cause. When he’s sent to check out some suspicious phenomena in small-town Iowa—and no one seems unduly alarmed—he’s hoping for more of a weekend getaway. Especially since he’s bringing along Jacob as his Stiff. He ends up finding way more than he bargained for. Women undressing in public—with no memory of doing so. A car rental agent who knows far more than she should. And a shocking discovery they must keep to themselves at all costs. Instead of merely supporting Vic, Jacob finds himself thrust into the driver’s seat, using a talent that’s clumsy and untested. And when Vic starts acting just as strange as the stripping women, all bets are off. Can Vic and Jacob get a handle on the situation before FPMP National storms in and shuts them down for good?     Amazon KU

HOWLING DREADFUL (DEMON WITCH) by Kat Simons

A demon plague is not a fun meet cute…Angie Jordan, powerful witch and psychic, should be focused on midterms and getting through college. Not hunting demons. That’s a demon hunter’s job. But when the hunter who saved her life as a child returns and asks a favor, Angie can’t refuse.
When that hunter brings her protégé, and he’s gorgeous and has a sexy English accent… Well, that’s just rude. Angie knows more about the demon realms than any witch should. Stopping those who would unleash a plague on her world is a calling she must answer. Even if that means doing a job she’s not meant to do. She can’t afford the distraction of a sexy accent and gorgeous eyes. Not if she wants to survive. Failure means the devastation and destruction of everything she holds dear. But success could cost her her soul.

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A VAMPIRE’S BLESSING (ORDER OF THE DRAGON SIDE QUESTS) by Tima Glasneck

Leslie Love is adjusting to vampire life, but when she receives an invitation to attend a writer’s conference in Scotland, she’s gung-ho to get back to normal. Whatever that is now. But normal isn’t getting caught in a territory run by a Fae prince where nothing is as it seems. She should just walk away. Trouble is she can’t. Someone is hunting unicorns. And Leslie learns that their blood, considered a delicacy in the supernatural world, is so rich, pure, and magical that it can cure any ailment, including restoring life to the undead. Like her…Dare she attempt to change her new normal for the old life she longs to have back? Or is there more to the legend than meets her undead eye?

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HER TRUTH by Monica Lawellin

War is waged over the sexuality of a werewolf princess. Aurora Ann-Marie Rose Blaine is about to turn nineteen and she’s a ball of nerves under her stoic demeanor. As excited as she may be to finally meet her mate, she knows that if the Moon Goddess blesses her with a female, her father will not accept her fate. Unfortunately for Aurora and her crew of loyal companions, her sexist dad is the least of her worries. After she steps up to fulfill her role as leader-of-the-pack, shit hits the fan and she realizes that some men just can’t take no for an answer.     Amazon

THE TOURIST AND THE BARD (LIVING PAST: MEDIEVAL BOOK 3) by Annie O Liberty

I need a vacation, some anonymity, and maybe a hot distraction. An investor trip isn’t exactly a vacation. Going to the past is still business. A business I’m increasingly not sure I want to be a part of. But if I have to let loose, there are worse people to spend it with than a singer who croons like a pop star and looks like a movie star. He, rightfully, wants nothing to do with me. Something about nobles and commoners. I don’t care. He’s exactly what I need to unwind. My plan is simple: perform at the tournament, collect my money, sail to Europe. Those plans don’t include a Lady. I attract attention. Of course I do. I won’t deny that half of my fame is from my looks. Still, other than a few whispered compliments from widows, I don’t mess with the nobles. Except for this one. Lady Sofia wants me. She seeks me out and I can’t turn her away.     Amazon KU

INTO THE BROKEN LANDS by Tanya Huff

Shattered by mage wars, the Broken Lands will test the bonds of family and friendship, strength and sanity. To save their people, the Heirs of Marsan have no choice but to enter, trusting their lives and the lives of everyone they Protect, to someone who shouldn’t exist, who can’t be controlled, and who will challenge everything they believe about themselves.

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THE WORTHY by Anna K Moss

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Blood is thicker than water. Tell that to Prince Barsten, betrayed and abandoned on foreign soil. His sister is intent on claiming the throne and he’s intent on stealing it back. One of them might succeed, if it weren’t for a sacred creature infecting people with its emotions. Rage, fear, paranoia, despair. As their country collapses, the royal siblings must stay true to themselves or find out just how thick their blood really is. Moss’s compelling debut novel dives into a desperate kingdom, full of intrigue, treachery and sapphic-longing. Fast-paced and awash with sinful characters and fetid settings, The Worthy is a must-read for all lovers of dark fantasy.     Amazon KU

VENOM (MOON BURROW BEARS BOOK 1) by Fel Fern

Casper’s salvation lies in the hands of a savage biker bear…Rock bottom. Casper Holden finally knows what that feels like. He’s watched his father and brother die before his very eyes. The bloodthirsty new leader of his pride wants all the members of the Holden family dead, and that includes Casper. Hunted by the same people he once trusted, Casper has to fend for himself. But a lone omega without a protector can’t survive on his own. As Casper readies himself for death, fate assigns him an unexpected protector. Vicious. Venom and his monstrous crew of grizzly alphas have been called worse names. A simple visit to a lion shifter pride turns complicated the moment Venom crosses paths with Casper. Casper is marked for death. His pride knows it, and so does Venom. That doesn’t stop Venom from committing the unthinkable. Venom doesn’t believe in mates. He’s incapable of love. Deep down, he knows he’s just a killer, but Casper believes he can be more.   AmazonKU

WITCHES OF MOONSHYNE MANOR by Bianca Marais

Five octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor. All eyes turn to the witch in charge, Queenie, who confesses they’ve fallen far behind on their mortgage payments. Still, there’s hope, since the imminent return of Ruby—one of the sisterhood who’s been gone for thirty-three years—will surely be their salvation. But the mob is only the start of their troubles. One man is hellbent on avenging his family for the theft of a legacy he claims was rightfully his. In an act of desperation, Queenie makes a bargain with an evil far more powerful than anything they’ve ever faced. Then things take a turn for the worse when Ruby’s homecoming reveals a seemingly insurmountable obstacle instead of the solution to all their problems. The witches are determined to save their home and themselves, but their aging powers are no match for increasingly malicious threats. Thankfully, they get a bit of help from Persephone, a feisty TikToker eager to smash the patriarchy. As the deadline to save the manor approaches, fractures among the sisterhood are revealed, and long-held secrets are exposed, culminating in a fiery confrontation with their enemies.

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CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD BOOK 2: FRENDO LIVES by Adam Cesare

VS Note: Sounds like a Stephen King novel – clowns are spooky, corn fields are spooky…and book one was evidently a big hit.

After barely making it out of the Kettle Springs cornfields alive, Quinn’s first year away at college should be safe and easy. All she wants is to be normal again. But instead, Quinn finds that her past won’t leave her alone when she becomes the focus of online conspiracy theories that claim the Kettle Springs Massacre never happened. It’s a deranged but relentless fantasy, and there’s nothing Quinn can do to get people to hear the truth—not even on her own campus or in her own dorm room. So when a murderous clown attacks Quinn at a frat party while another goes after her father in Kettle Springs at the same time, Quinn realizes that the facts alone are never going to save her. Her only option is to go back into the cornfields, back where the nightmare began, to set the record straight the only way she knows how. Because when the truth gets lost in the lies, that’s when people start to die.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

RAIDEN (SONS OF THE FALLEN BOOK 6) by Jaclyn Osborn

More. A word Raiden knows very well. Cursed with the deadly sin of Gluttony, his voracious appetite is legendary. Nothing is ever enough to fill the emptiness inside him. Until he meets the one man who satiates that hunger. But with the war between angels and demons escalating, it’s not exactly the best time to fall in love. Then again, fate never follows the rules. As the son of a fallen angel, Titan leads a guarded life. Being a soldier is all he knows. Keeping his emotions locked away. But then he meets a silly, handsome, and warm-hearted man with a dimpled grin and weakness for pizza, and his guard begins to slip. Raiden is everything good in this world. And for the first time, Titan thinks falling in love may be worth the risk of possible heartbreak later on. The bond between fated mates is powerful. A sweet indulgence that can make even the darkest of days seem brighter. Can Raiden and Titan embrace their bond with the fate of the world in the balance? Or will their romance fade before it even truly begins?      Amazon KU

BEGUILED by Cyla Panin

Ella is a 17-year-old weaver whose entire livelihood depends on her loom. She dreams of opening her own shop, but when her father died in debtor’s prison, she had to support herself by taking whatever clients she could get. In order to buy her supplies she goes into debt of her own, and when her loom breaks, Ella realizes she needs more help than a repairperson can give her. She, like everyone, has heard about the old washerwoman spirit called the Bean-Nighe who will grant any one wish—for a price. But Ella is desperate, so she asks the Bean-Nighe to fix her loom. And it works. The loom is fixed, and she creates beautiful pieces she could have never imagined before. All she has to do is feed the loom a drop of blood each time she weaves—a small price to pay for such magnificent silks. And when she brings two bolts to a rich client, she meets a mysterious young man named Callum and bargains for an invitation to his exclusive party. At that party, he’s so mesmerized by her talent, he offers Ella a place to live and patronage for her art. It seems like Ella’s fortune is finally turning for the better . . . until she begins to notice the loom taking more from her than she offered.
As she becomes entangled in the lives of the city’s rich, swept into Callum’s allure, and trapped by the Bean-Nighe’s magic, Ella must figure out a way to secure her future while she still has a future at all.      Amazon     Kobo

RELUCTANT IMMORTALS by Gwendolyn Kiste

THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY by Megan Bannen

WALLABY MY LOVE (RIVER’S EDGE SHIFTERS BPOOK 8) by Lorelai M Hart and Aria Grace

THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES by Sangu Mandanna

TASTE OF HIS SKIN (CLAWS AND FANGS BOOK 5) by Sarah Spade

ONE MORE KISS by Various

VS Note: For a worthy cause, not sure what genres are included.

A charity romance anthology with stories from over 50 romance authors, benefiting suicide awareness and prevention. All proceeds from eBook and paperback sales will be donated to The Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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MONSTER’S BRIDE by R K Pierce

My duty is to serve our kingdom, even if that means forfeiting my freedom. I always thought I’d do anything for my home. But now that my father has promised me to the prince of our rival kingdom, I’m questioning my loyalties. Ripped away from everything I know and love, I’m sent away to marry the brutish prince of Ulleh, and it’s clear upon my arrival that my hate is reciprocated. He wants me dead. And he might be cruel enough to do it himself. I don’t know how I’m going to survive, much less bring peace between our kingdoms. But one thing is certain: I have no intention of being this monster’s bride.      Amazon KU

NOX (LORDS OF OTHERWORLD BOOK 3) by Stella Rainbow

Nox – When my idea of sneaking into the Burning Chasm for a recon mission was shot down by everyone, including the King of Otherworld, I probably should’ve listened. Now I was stuck inside a chasm full of the blackest souls of the world, and I could get caught any moment by the very evil we were trying to fight. Would I be able to get out in time, or was this the end for me? Harlan – When I’d taken a fatal hit to save my best friend’s life, I hadn’t known I’d end up in a whole new realm, fight a whole new evil. I also hadn’t known I’d find and lose my mate on my first day in Otherworld. But I wouldn’t let him slip away so easily, no matter how hard I needed to fight to get him back.
But in a fight against these unknown forces, would I be strong enough to get Nox out before he succumbs to the darkness of the Burning Chasm?      Amazon KU

CRYPT KING (RESTLESS SOULS OF POTTER’S FIELD BOOK ONE) by TL Reeve and Michele Ryan

There’s a lore about a Crypt King who rules over the forbidden cemetery and collects all the lingering souls. His three companions a step behind…Isa DeCuir has been marked… From the moment she was born, Isa has had a target on her back. After a horrible accident claimed the lives of her parents along with her best friend, Keres’, father, strange things began to happen—including her inability to control her spellcasting. Mads Billiot has been waiting for this moment all his life…He has honed his skills, chosen his partners wisely, and put into motion certain schemes to not only protect his future bride, but to also break the network of witches within the Grand Du Parish. However, there is a nasty secret buried with the dead that threatens everything he’s accomplished along with his future bride. Ethan Guidry has walked the earth for over a millennium…As a Grim, he has seen what can happen to lost souls or those who feed themselves to the Crypt King. There’s no way Ethan would allow Isa to become another of the King’s hapless victim. He’d do anything for the Witchling including becoming her familiar and sharing his life with her. However, there are strange happenings afoot, and his wishes might truly be nightmares. All Hallows Eve approaches…As the veil between the living and the dead thins, can Mads and Ethan protect Isa from the truth? Or will Isa become the next victim of the Crypt King?      Amazon KU

THE FOUNTAIN (SECOND CHANCE BOOK 1) by John A Heldt

Portland, Oregon. In May 2022, the Carpenters are a sad lot. Bill, 81, has just buried his beloved wife. Paul, 75, has terminal lung cancer. Annie, 72, is a paraplegic with broken dreams. Childless and directionless, the siblings face an uncertain future in their childhood home. Then Bill, a retired folklore professor, learns from a dying man that the legendary Fountain of Youth, his obsession for decades, may be more than a myth. He races to Mexico to find the truth. Within weeks, the Carpenters, with nothing to lose, enter a mysterious cave and exit in July 1905 as healthy young adults. They begin new lives in Oakland, California, only vaguely aware of a devastating earthquake that will rock the San Francisco Bay Area on April 18, 1906.     Amazon KU

A DATE TO IMPRESS HIM (THE MAGI ACCOUNTS COMPANION NOVELLAS, BOOK 2.5) by Michele Notaro

Who knew taking my little mage on a date would be so difficult? With so much change happening at the house—three shifter kids are a lot to handle—Mads and I have been too busy to spend much alone time together. So I figured a date night was in order. Too bad every time we try, we have to put a fire out somewhere. At this rate, I’m not sure I’ll ever get to take my mage on a date.     AmazonKU

ORDER OF SCORPIONS by Ivy Asher

Six years ago, I awoke in a cage with no knowledge of who I was or where I’d come from. Six years ago, I was spared the flesh markets and instead thrown in with a group of savages, where I learned it was fight or die. Now, eight Orders of Assassins are converging on the only home I’ve ever known. All in hopes of purchasing new blade slaves for their ranks. I’m for sale, yet all I want is a life far from death and ownership. Then I meet them, the Order of Scorpions. Their allure is a threat to the freedom I crave, but I won’t fall victim to their sting, no matter how tempting it might be. They want to own me, to claim me, but the Scorpions have no idea what they’ve bargained for. They’re about to learn what venom flows in my veins. I don’t just bite…I destroy.     Amazon KU

WILD HONOR (DRAGON ROYALS BOOK 4) by May Dawson

Ever since I planted my butt firmly in the Dragon King’s throne, my already-rogue magical powers have multiplied. My magic has developed an unfortunate tendency to blow things up whenever I’m unhappy. I’m Queen of the isle. I’m also Queen of the wreckage. So while I master my powers, I’ll be the hidden queen. Jaik rules in the north as the dragon king. His brother, Caldren, rules the rebels in the south as the wolf king. And I’m caught between them, as always. Hopefully, my ambitious men are merely keeping the thrones warm. I trust them. Mostly. But the biggest problem I have is the Lord of the Scourge, the monstrous king who has every intention of claiming me and dragging me off to his zombie castle. In the meantime, I’m back at the academy where my adventure began. Damyn, the older dragon knight that my men and I all look up to, helps me master my powers…and ignores the heat igniting between us. Arren, the grouchy but loyal warrior who stood beside me in the gladiatorial games, is locked up at the academy with me too… trying to resist the zombie virus taking him over. Turning him into a monster. And all the while, the Lord of the Scourge waits for me. He’s my best chance of saving Arren. And he’s my best chance of losing myself.      Amazon KU

CONSUMED BY FIRE (NECROMANCER BOOK 6) by Kaje Harper

Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Darien’s ready for a quiet life— back to studying, sleeping with his ridiculously appealing necromancer, playing magical Fetch with his dog. But breaking the demon portals was only a temporary solution, when there are sorcerers out there rebuilding them. Much as he’d like to shove the rest of the job on someone else, Darien’s not willing to see his world burn. Silas is ready to turn the whole hunting-dark-sorcerers mess over to the Guild. Except he doesn’t trust his council members as far as he can throw them, the sorcerer Chicago has sent sets his teeth on edge, and if they get it wrong, Darien’s life is at risk. So with Grim at his side, and Pip encouraging Darien, they, Jasper, and Magda will take on one more hunt to find and stop the portal-builders.

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MIDLIFE MAGIC HUNTER (FORTY PROOF SERIES BOOK 7) by Shannon Mayer 

Would you like an extra helping of hot flashes to go with that midlife crisis? Yeah, I thought not. And yet, here we are. Burning down buildings. You know, dating in your forties should be easier. Should be. But it really isn’t. My first date in I don’t-know-how-long is broken up by my ex-husband. I mean, he’s dead, but still. Then a cryptic note from a voodoo queen. A siren who can’t keep it in his pants. And a hot fae who seems to be everything I’ve ever wanted. Except that he’s not a certain blacksmith. I can deal, right? Once more I am up against the dark council, fighting to discover and hide ingredients to a spell that would mean destruction for not only Savannah, but the world. I know who I can trust. And I know who I can’t. Or so I think. With twisted spells afoot, hidden agendas and dark pathways, you’d think I’d be terrified. But I’m not, because I have my friends, and they have my back. And my back? I’ve got my Advil for that.      Amazon KU

HIDDEN POWERS: SEMESTER TWO (ROYAL ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Kimberly Penny

So much destruction and death are seen in my future. An unseen enemy comes to life and tries to capture my heart, my soul, and my life. He says I am his mate, and he is determined to be the only one. But how can that be possible when his father is always there, hiding in the shadows of my dreams? How do I live with the fact that my visions keep playing my mates’ deaths over and over again? I was once a normal supernatural woman, hiding in the world of humans until I got that golden ticket. Now I am Princess Thelia King Knight… Yeah, that’s right, I kept my adopted mother’s last name. That was one of my conditions for becoming the supernatural princess of Tennessee. Some people call me a hybrid, but secretly… I’m known as the Demi Goddess Princess.
Last semester I confessed to my mate Luke Darktree that he’s not the only mate I have, and he was really okay with it. But now it’s time I sit down and have a one-on-one with Zorren Morningstar, Folas Berin, and Trizzin Shadepaw about it. Well, that one-on-one went horribly wrong. One avoids me, One hasn’t spoken to me in months, and I pushed the other one away. It might be for the best because I literally woke up to an old power coming back, and to a new one, that I have no clue how to handle…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)      Amazon KU

WHEN MONSTERS LIE (THE MONSTERS AMONG US BOOK ONE) by Debbie Cassidy

The world went to shit the day I was born. They say fire rained from the sky for seven days signalling the arrival of the monsters. They say humanity fought hard to beat them. They say the celestials saved us. They say a lot of things. Me? I deal in the present. In scouting for useful things and keeping my team alive outside the protective walls of our base. I might not have a fancy monster-killing blade like the Sweepers do, but I’ve avoided getting my face eaten off so far, so I call that a win. But when my base is taken by monsters, my scout skills are the only thing standing between imminent demise and survival. Sanctuary lies across the deadlands—monster infested territory, unmapped and uncharted even by the celestials. It’s the only route, and I have no choice but to navigate my people through it. I’m a scout, a survivor. I got this. Until I haven’t. The last thing I expect is to be relying on four monsters for protection. But fate obviously has a sense of humor. Shemyaza and his scouts are intelligent, deathly, and lethal, and turns out they’re the only ones who can lead us to safety. Only problem is, their aid comes with a hefty price. Me.      Amazon KU

SO WHAT IF I AM THE CHOSEN ONE? (NOT YOUR CHOSEN BOOK 2) by Evelyn Benvie

Having accepted his role as the Chosen, Kell plans to sail to Port Hull and seek answers no one seems willing to give him. Of course, the stars immediately sabotage him. They feel he’s ready to confront the allegedly evil Lich King and toss Kell and company directly into the Lich King’s territory with no way back. Instead of rushing heroically into battle, Kell retaliates by taking multiple detours on the way to his alleged adversary’s palace. The roundabout route doesn’t end up being an easy one. With a demon tower, child ghosts, confrontations with the goddess and Ansel’s family, and serious talks about his relationship with Ansel, Kell has more than enough on his plate. But he can’t put off the destined battle with the Lich King forever, even though the odds of failure are high. Kell will need to draw on every ounce of non-traditional Chosen-ness or this might be the end of his time in Allune.

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STARS OF OCANA (WORLD OF OCANA BOOK 3) by Jessica Kemery

Jamie Rizzo has always known he was different With an uncanny ability to talk to animals, and his strange ability to create new creatures out of the dust of the earth, others just don’t understand him. But instead of taking over the kingdom, he just wants to lead a life of freedom and adventure. Standing in his way is his great-grandfather, the only one who truly can teach him about the magic of the universe. Unfortunately, the crusty old man is determined to make Jamie his apprentice and won’t take no for an answer. Determined to lead his own life on his own terms, Jamie meets an unlikely friend in a local ranch girl, who doesn’t seem to mind his odd abilities. But a vision from an unlikely source makes it apparent that his magic puts everyone he loves in danger. When a decision to push others away to keep them safe goes horribly wrong, he realizes he must face down his daemons before it’s too late. Can Jamie harness his power and push back the forces that want to use him for their own purposes? Or will he be forced into a life he doesn’t want to lead?    Amazon KU

CAPTURED IN FLAMES (DRAGON’S BREATH SERIES BOOK 5) by Susan Illene

Dragons arrived on Earth nearly a year ago, decimating modern civilization. Bailey Monzac discovered she was born to slay them the day they appeared. Though she has ruthlessly killed hundreds since then, she somehow fell in love with Aidan—a dragon shifter—along the way. Their relationship hasn’t been easy, and it’s about to be tested again. Bailey finally got an opportunity to leave Oklahoma and return to her family’s ranch in Texas. The catch is that she and Aidan must join a war against the pure dragons controlling the territory there. They’ll be facing their largest and fiercest enemies yet with overwhelming forces against them. As they prepare for battle, more obstacles emerge that could ruin their plans. Aidan is with Bailey no matter what it takes, but it’s going to be a difficult journey to finally reunite with her family and hold onto the man she loves.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WITCHSLAYER: WITCH BOUND: BOOK ONE by Opal Reyne

VS Note: Author advises to check trigger warning at the start of the book.

When Amalia’s cat brought home a strange flying lizard during a terrible storm, she had no idea that it was a Dragon. Or that he would save her from burning at the stake, only to imprison her in his lair when she saw his human face. Now she is stuck in this cave with a moody, hot-tempered, and arrogant warrior – one who has killed her kind by the dozens. She expected to feel trapped, but he somehow makes her feel unbelievably… safe. Rurik’s only goal is to kill the Dark Witch, Strolguil the Vast. He never expected to find himself in a White Witch’s home in need of healing, or that she would be completely oblivious about his kind, or her own. He intends to abandon her, a lowly Witch, to her fiery fate, but he can’t ignore his blood-debt after she saves him. Nor can he ignore the fierce desire that she grows in him when she roams free inside his lair. However, there are Dark Witches afoot, and Rurik isn’t sure if he can shed years of hatred to trust the enchanting woman he has in his keeping.   AmazonKU

SOREN (VAMPIRE’S MATE BOOK 2) by Grae Bryan

Gabe Kingman has never been great with his emotions. His disastrous personal life is evidence enough of that. Returning to be a doctor in his small Colorado hometown was supposed to bring him closer to his family, not push them even further away. He’s been slowly working to repair the mistakes he’s made, but his efforts aren’t made any easier by the new existence of vampires in his world. Especially one pesky, annoyingly beautiful vampire in particular. Soren Iversen never meant to stay in Hyde Park this long. He hasn’t kept himself alive for centuries by letting himself be a sitting duck. But instead of moving on months ago, he’s been kicking his heels in the most boring town in the world, hoping for one stubborn, annoyingly compelling human to pay him even a bit of attention. When circumstances force the two of them together, Soren’s obsession and Gabe’s unwilling attraction are brought to a head. But Soren has been running for a reason, and the skeletons in his closet threaten to tear the couple apart before they can even begin.   AmazonKU

THE DRAGON’S PLEDGE (JADE DRAGON SHIFTER BROTHERS BOOK ONE) by Marie Johnston

Ronan – The next time my brother says “Hey, I’ve got an idea,” I need to run, not walk away. I might be from a dragon shifter ruling family, but I’m not demanding a female mate with me. Yet taking my time and winning her over is going nowhere. So far, I’ve punched my card as the older neighbor who’s way too nosy about the young female next door. Then I hear about what she’s got planned. And I’m faced with giving her what she needs and letting her walk away, even at the cost of the useless beating organ in my chest. Brighton – Mate Ronan Jade, they said. It’ll be a good match, they said. The older shifter is a walking poster of smoldering, hardworking male. He swings a hammer all day and at night… Well, that thought dominates my mind more than I’d like. The problem is that he’s a great match. Superb. And I’m an inexperienced female trying to rule my clan. It’d be too easy to let him in. To let him take over. To allow him to dominate. So I try to find another mate instead. Only Ronan finds me first.      Amazon

PALADIN’S KISS (ELEMENTAL COVENANT BOOK 3) by Elizabeth Hunter

It’s the vampire wedding of the century… and maybe the end of an empire. Invited to the marriage ceremony of two old friends, Carwyn ap Bryn and Brigid Connor venture south, ready to relax in the company of Marie-Hélène Charmont, the vampire queen of the Delta, and four hundred of her esteemed immortal guests. The upper echelons of vampire society have gathered in New Orleans, curious to witness the joining of Gavin Wallace, the immortal business mogul, to the human woman who captured his heart. But when Gavin asks Brigid and Carwyn to look into a mysterious man stalking his human employees, they’re unprepared for the tangled web of deception they uncover. Tug on the wrong string and centuries-old alliances might fall apart. In a tenuously balanced society full of apex predators; even one slip can prove disastrous.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

BOUND TO THE UNICORN (MYTHIC MATES BOOK 2) by Zoe Chant

Oh my God, I just brained a unicorn with a frying pan. Single mom Cathy always secretly dreamed of stepping through a magic portal into a mysterious, mythical realm. So far, it’s not going great. In her defense, she didn’t mean to hit the winged unicorn. She just wasn’t expecting him to drop out of the sky behind her. Or turn into a ridiculously handsome man with a literal magic wand (and a headache). And she really didn’t expect him to take one look at her, heave an exasperated sigh, and inform her that wherever she’s going, he’s coming along too. All unicorn shifter Aodhan ever wanted was to be left alone with his books. But fate, curse it, has other ideas. One minute he’s peacefully reading in his library, pet house-griffin curled up in his lap, and the next his damn soulmate is summoning him halfway across the realm and assaulting him with a cooking pot. There’s only one good thing about this situation, which is that this alarmingly alluring human woman clearly has no idea about the magic bond between them. If he can help her achieve her quest, she’ll go back to her own world, and his life will return to normal. All Aodhan has to do is somehow disguise Cathy’s human nature, escort her deep into enemy territory, help her infiltrate a dangerous fae court….and never, ever succumb to the temptation to touch her.     Amazon KU

A HARD DAY’S KNIGHT by Jay Mendell

n the aftermath of a tragedy that leaves him with permanent scars, Sir Aurion of the Knight’s Brigade is about to go for an early retirement. He believes his diminished strength means he cannot be the capable second-in-command the Knights deserve. But before he can put down his sword for good, he yearns to try and prove himself as a capable warrior to his captain, Sir Diroze. Aurion has been dueling against Diroze for over a decade, and has never won a single match. Which isn’t too surprising to the rest of the Knights — Diroze has more than earned his title as captain, and has never been defeated by anyone. With this final attempt being his very last chance, will Aurion pull off a victory against the odds? Or will his captain, a man who may have an agenda of his own, be the one to strike Aurion down for good?

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BETWEEN DESPAIR AND HOPE (THE DIVINE BETWEEN SERIES BOOK 2) by Jess Wisecup

During the longest night, will you sink into the darkness or call upon your light? Emmeline has experienced more heartache and sorrow than any one person should. Though she now has immeasurable divinity granted by the gods, her new status came at a price she never would have paid. Haunted by the events of the Cascade and the horrifying acts she bore witness to, she must work alongside people she never would have expected to undo the atrocities committed on that dreadful day—starting with what was done to her daughter. With the help of trusted friends and new allies, she must learn to harness and control her powers, live with guilt and grief in the face of her decisions, and work to save the one man who never gave up on her. Will her love be enough to bring back those she loves—not only physically, but mentally, as well?     Amazon KU

BEYOND HER SIGHT (THE UNITAM REALM SERIES BOOK 3) by Sunny Hart

In the Unitam Realm, power has always determined where you belong, but Claire’s is growing out of control. She’s come a long way from the blind, orphaned witch that entered the Academy a year ago, but she still has even farther to go. Her mother’s journals speak of a treason even bigger than the Great War and Claire will need to travel to the Dragon Mountains and beyond to find answers. The Fae lands are calling her even if Claire’s scared of what she’ll find there. Is her father still alive? Will the Fae be willing to help Claire and her friends find the last missing pieces of the puzzle her mother left her? Or will their ignorance give the corrupt Councilmembers the edge they need to create something more powerful than anything the Realm has ever seen? However, Claire herself might be the biggest danger to her Triad and friends yet. The closer she gets to her birthday, the more her magic grows out of control. She’ll have to figure out how to master it, before it masters her.    AmazonKU

THE ENCHANTER’S BLOOD (ARSYN MORGAN BOOK 1) by J A Stowe

A hunter in disguise. A team of guardians who’d kill her if they knew. And yet, there’s something about them…I ran from my past, but I can’t run from my unmistakable silver blood. So I did what every girl fleeing their murderous family in a world full of enemies would. I started a curse dispelling business and put on an alter ego. Just me? As the Enchanter, I use my family’s hunter magic to dispel curses in the port city of Haven. I just want to keep my head down and survive. Until guardians from the Aegis organization find me. They’ve come to request the Enchanter’s help with an important case. Helping them gives me an opportunity to make up for the sins of my past. But it means working with the very people that hunt my kind.     Amazon KU

ROARK: THE DRAGONS OF THUNDERBIRD MOUNTAIN BOOK 1 by Terry Poole

VS Note: From JULY 29.

Dragons are real. They live among us in secret. It could be your neighbor, your boss, or your best friend, and you would never know. Cameron loves his life on the road. As a truck driver in Canada’s north, he sees majestic mountains, lush valleys and waterfalls that fall hundreds of feet. He couldn’t be happier. Until one day, his rig breaks down in the middle of nowhere and a creature out of mythology comes to his rescue, opening up a world he never knew existed. A world in which Roark, the High King of the dragons, chooses him for his consort. Or does he? Heartbroken, Cameron flees from Thunderbird Mountain. He can run, but he can’t hide and must decide if dragons can be a part of his future or not.

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BEER AND BROOMSTICKS (THE UNLUCKY CHARMS BOOK 3) by T M Cromer

When the Enemy at the Gate is welcomed by the Keeper of the Sword, all that is lost shall be restored…Bridget O’Malley has a love-hate relationship with her irritating neighbor, Ruairí O’Connor. In their youth, he’d promised her the moon and stars, but in a shocking move, he betrayed her. When she finds out he’s the final piece of the puzzle she needs to restore her family’s magic, she’s fit to be tied. Bridget would rather eat nine-inch galvanized nails than have anything to do with the super-sexy, sweet-talking Ruairí ever again. And she’s sure as hell not going to fall for his devilish charm and wicked grin a second time. Ruairí O’Connor had been taught to despise the O’Malleys from birth, but it only took a single glimpse of Bridget’s enchanting smile, and he lost his heart forever. His foolish plan to get her to run away with him and escape their feuding families backfired, and he’s been dealing with the fallout ever since. Desperate to regain Bridget’s love, he plans to return to her what was stolen, hoping she’ll forgive him for his boneheaded mistake of the past. When power-hungry Loman O’Connor arrives on the scene determined to retrieve the magical weapon that gives him his undefeatable abilities, Bridget and Ruairí must set aside the past and come together to fulfill the final part of an ancient prophecy. They are going to need a little luck, a lot of forgiveness, a clever plan, and perhaps some divine intervention to outsmart a devious warlock like Loman and break the O’Malley curse.      Amazon KU

BENT OUT OF SHADE (MAGIC AFTER MIDLIFE BOOK 6) by Deborah Wilde

Miriam Feldman’s road to happiness is littered with potholes. Between her search for a vampire’s missing fiancée and getting answers about a creepy amulet tied to her parents’ murders, Miri is making enemies across the whole supernatural spectrum. Fun! Meanwhile, her daughter is acting out, and teen attitude is sooo delightful when you throw magic into the mix. Then there’s that business with the Leviathan, but she’s embracing positivity—even when it involves a sea monster. Her ascent up the ladder as a magic fixer is on track, and she’s got a first date with a certain sexy French wolf shifter to look forward to. It’s pedal to the metal as she outruns and outplays deadly opponents set on revenge.     Amazon KU

WARRIOR’S WRATH (PYROMANCER’S PATH BOOK 1) by Cassie Cole

I’m an unremarkable Pyromancer student. There’s no chance I’m skilled enough at runetracing to graduate—let alone take part in the war against the Silithik. Yet after a surprise attack on the Fifth Academy, I’m the only Pyromancer left alive. Now I’m thrust directly into a Dragon Quintelaide. An elite fighting unit comprising one member of each battle profession. Pyromancer. Warrior. Frost Mage. Tinker. Ranger. Shadow. It takes years of combat experience to be promoted to Dragon. Years of experience I’m severely lacking. And my new Quintmates know it. These men are as handsome and charming as heroes ripped straight out of a ballad. And they’re skeptical of my ability to help them win this war, especially while coping with their own horrific tragedy. But Jaxon, the chiseled Warrior in gleaming plate mail, is someone I have a flirty history with. And I see the knowing glances he sends my way when he thinks I’m not looking…Can I convince my new Quintmates–and myself–that I belong here, while also discovering the terrible secret they’re hiding? Or will the Silithik menace kill us first?     Amazon KU

CLAIMED BY BLOOD (DAUGHTER OF BLOOD BOOK TWO) by

I endured decades of imprisonment, buried alive by the sire who made me. Punishment, Cain called it. But now I’m free. After betraying my thralls at the gala to save their lives, I take my place as Cain’s executioner once more. Everything has returned to how it was. Except it couldn’t be more different. He doesn’t trust me. With good reason. My loyalties have changed. I’ll do anything to return to my thralls—my pack—even if it means making dubious alliances that I know they won’t approve of. But the pack is fracturing. Frost and Gideon argue at every turn. Finn’s omega instincts are at war with his own wants, and the betas are barely managing to keep the peace. Not to mention Draven, whose true motives remain a mystery…Will we be able to put our issues aside and work together to kill Cain? Or will our infighting lead to our downfall?      Amazon KU

HUNGER (ROYAL BLOOD BOOK TWO) by Alexis Calder

Why can’t I stay away from the Vampire King? I thought if I kept my head down and ignored the supernatural drama, I’d make it to the solstice and finally get free of Lost Harbor. Instead, the dead vampires were just the beginning. Something even worse has come to town and I’m forced to choose between the life I think I want and the male who has my heart. Any choice I make feels like the wrong one.      AmazonKU

MERLIN’S KISS by Stephanie Burke

The Past. Life just isn’t fair! She was supposed to be the next Queen of the Britons when she retrieved Excalibur from the stone. But Merlin knows the world isn’t ready for a Queen, so to complete her destiny Brieana is placed under a sleep-spell. Only a noble knight, one equal to her in strength and courage, can awaken her. The Present. Chasing dracks is hard work. But nothing prepared Kerian, ruler of Mirage, for the greatest surprise of all — a sleeping, naked woman falling at his feet during a hunt. He soon learns that she is from another time; the world that she knew is gone, and the world where she now lives is fraught with hidden dangers and perils. The Future. Brieana discovers that in order to fulfill her destiny, she must do more than fall in love with the most perfect man she has ever seen. She must go on a quest to reclaim Excalibur, and with Kerian’s help, end the menace of evil that threatens their happiness — and their world.

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OUT OF THE DARKNESS by Jaci Burton

VS Note: Re-release

Harlee has lived as a human her entire life, working as a psychiatrist on a secret government project evaluating captured werewolves and vampires. Then one night two strangers jerk her from her bed, blindfold her and turn her world upside down. She is taken deep into the realm of lycans and vampires and told an unbelievable story—that she is the daughter of a forbidden union between a vampire and a werewolf and now possibly the future leader of both their clans. She doesn’t believe them. Vampires and werewolves are the enemies of humans. She hangs onto her humanity, her one and only goal to escape from her sexy and enigmatic captors before she loses her heart and possibly her very soul. Vampire Adrian and Lycan Duncan’s goals are entirely different—to mate with the fiery beauty and determine whether her dominant blood is vampire or werewolf. One merely desires her. One will claim her for all eternity. But dark forces turn what begins as a search for identity into a struggle for survival. Choosing love is the only thing that can save her.

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“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months.  And I may mention ‘special items’.

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