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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REBEL FOR THE ALIEN LORD (INTERGALACTIC FATED MATES BOOK 13) by Athena Storm and Tara Starr
They took my mother’s life. Now they want something even more precious. My love. I may be human, but the Kiphians have forgotten what my race stands for. Resilience. Honor. Grit. Honestly, I think most of my people have forgotten this, too. That doesn’t mean I’m going to bend my will. Or at least I swore I wouldn’t. That was before I met Greer. He’s a powerful Kiphian. My sworn enemy. And yet… I can’t stop thinking about him. No! I cannot let his charm and good looks make me blind to what his people have done. But should Greer stand trial for those of his race? Or should I let him show me that, unlike how the Kiphians view me, he is more than his skin? Can I lean on my enemy for help? And more importantly…Can I really let someone like him into my heart? Amazon KU
THE AKSELI (ALDEBARIAN ALLIANCE BOOK FOUR) by Dianne Duvall
Simone has hunted and slain psychotic vampires night after night for hundreds of years and desperately needs a change. When the leader of the Immortal Guardians offers her an opportunity to guard ten mortal women who are venturing to another planet, she dives right in and finds traveling into space and meeting amazing alien races just as exciting as she’d hoped… until an enemy attacks. Simone saves everyone she can before she’s thrust into an escape pod and the ship explodes. Alone, fearing some—if not all—of her friends have been killed, she vows to seek vengeance. Despite his fierce reputation and propensity for violating the law, Janwar has formed a friendship with strait-laced Prince Taelon of Lasara. When the prince’s ship is destroyed, Janwar joins the massive Aldebarian Alliance-wide search and rescue mission and soon locates the Gathendien ship that launched the attack. An odd thing happens, however, as he and his crew stealthily approach it. The lifeforms inside begin to perish…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
ALIEN ORC FOR CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY ROMANCES OF ELORA STATION BOOK 2) by Ursa Dax
MAGGIE – Seeing my friend Sophie find happiness on the bustling Elora Station is just the kick in the pants I need to follow my dreams. I’m finally going to open my own bakery. When a coveted rental space opens up on the festive commerce station, I jump at the chance. I have my work cut out for me getting the bakery ready in time for Elora Station’s busiest season: Christmas. I don’t mind – I’m used to hard work. What I’m not used to? Having a flirtatious, grinning orc all up in my business. Literally. The absurdly-named Archibald runs the pub next to my bakery, and he spends more time in my shop than his own. Sure, he’s attractive in a giant, muscly, boisterous sort of way. He’s also funny and kind and shockingly generous. But I need to focus. A girl’s gotta have priorities. And those priorities absolutely do not include falling head over heels in love with an alien orc at Christmas. AmazonKU
COMING HOME (SOLAR BURN SERIES BOOK THREE) by Heather Carson
You can only run so far until the past catches up to you…The kids are safe. That’s all that matters. Tessa would make the same decisions again. In a world collapsing around them, what other choice did she have? It only cost her heart. And Landon? She refuses to lose hope. They’ve been through worse than this. Her husband is strong. He will survive and do anything to get back to his family. Landon IS coming home. But when home isn’t the isn’t the refuge she imagined and the darkness of the past comes calling, can she afford to ignore the reality of the place they left all those years ago? Or was coming home a terrible mistake? Amazon KU
THE SPARE MAN by Mary Robinette Kowal
VS Note: Not a romance but romantic elements. A scifi release of note. I very much enjoy her books so I had this one pre-ordered.
Tesla Crane, a brilliant inventor and an heiress, is on her honeymoon on an interplanetary space liner, cruising between the Moon and Mars. She’s traveling incognito and is reveling in her anonymity. Then someone is murdered and the festering chowderheads who run security have the audacity to arrest her spouse. Armed with banter, martinis and her small service dog, Tesla is determined to solve the crime so that the newlyweds can get back to canoodling—and keep the real killer from striking again.
REEVER (GALAXY WARRIORS 3) by Alana Khan
Shiloh – A fake mating couldn’t be worse than slinging drinks in this crappy bar, could it? When our deal is over, I’ll walk away from this infuriating male as a free woman with enough credits to start a new life. Except I’m enchanted with the tender male I’m sharing a bed with. The last thing I want now is to leave my surprising “fake mate.” Reever – Mating Shiloh is a means to two ends–wealth and revenge. Until the feisty, brilliant beauty slips under my skin. Now nothing is more important than protecting her and keeping what’s mine, even if it costs me everything I thought I ever wanted. AmazonKU
MATE NEGOTIATED (ALIEN FATED MATES FOR AJNARA WARRIORS BOOK 4) by Pearl Tate
Should an Ajnara alien warrior ignore his orders to protect and rescue a human female from certain death? Darla’s trapped in her basement. Zombies have taken over her neighborhood, confining her and her co-worker Jane in her deceased parents’ home. It could be worse, since they narrowly escaped their work a few blocks away and the predatory survivors still hunkered down there. Two years into a college business degree doesn’t prepare you for the end of the world. All she can do is hope the government will eventually show up and rescue them. When Jane’s daughters arrive with alien warriors and tell them they’re saved, she has to figure out how she fits in on their spacecraft. There’s no place safe on Earth with the zombie-like sick people obsessively attacking and killing. They’re still spreading the disease. But a note from her sister who’s been out of the country has her determined to go back to meet her on earth. The problem is negotiating with an Ajnara Warrior to take her. Will he want the same thing the men at her work did? Clonak is …(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
TANTALUS DEPTHS by Evan Graham
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I had it pre-ordered; sounded good.
An AI cannot lie. An AI must obey human commands. An AI cannot kill. These are the laws SCARAB has broken, and only Mary knows. The Tantalus 13 survey expedition went off the rails as soon as Mary Ketch and the crew of the Diamelen learned that the thing beneath their feet wasn’t a planet. An impossibly vast and ancient artificial structure lies below, hidden from the universe under a façade of cratered stone. SCARAB arrived on Tantalus 13 two years ago. An artificially intelligent, self-constructing factory, it was supposed to aid the crew in their mission, to meet their every need. But when erratic behavior in the AI coincides with a series of deadly accidents among the crew, Mary faces the horrifying possibility that SCARAB has gone rogue. With the AI watching her every move, any attempt to warn the crew could be disastrous. But SCARAB knows far more about the Tantalus 13 enigma than it lets on, and the secrets it’s willing to kill for may have dire implications for all humankind. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
KINGDOM OF ACATALEC by S M McCoy
I work with aliens, my best friends is held hostage, and everyone wants to murder me before the Lord Prince can magically bond to share my power? If I had known an illegal drone race would lead to murder, kidnapping, and lies, then I might have thought better about the giant prize of credits, and the dream of walking again. I never met my best friend in person until a drone race gone wrong had both of us vying for our lives against a secret alien society. To make matters worse… my boss was one of them, and I couldn’t decide if he was trying to save my life, or the reason I was in trouble to begin with.
CLARITY: QUEER SCIFI’S 9TH ANNUAL FLASH FICTION CONTEST by Various
clarity (noun) – Four definitions to inspire writers around the world, and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell: 1) Coherent and intelligible – 2) Transparent or pure – 3) Attaining certainty about something – 4) Easy to see or hear – Clarity features 300-word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers of Queer Sci Fi.
STARSTRUCK by Various
VS Note: These stories are all previously published. The anthology is currently free.
These rugged aliens might be ready to take on any challenge under the stars, but when it comes to love, these brawny heroes are STARSTRUCK. Eight of the hottest authors in Sci Fi Romance are each offering up sizzling hot SFR stories for this star-studded collection of studs from the stars! Curl up with the heroes of Starstruck and escape to worlds of love and adventure created just for you!
RESCUED FROM THE DEPTHS: A DRIXONIAN WARRIOR STANDALONE by Ella Maven
VS note: A re-release.
I’m stranded on an island, but this isn’t Castaway and coconuts. There’s no Tom Hanks or Wilson. There’s me, some monkey-like creatures and… oh yeah, I’m on another planet. Grass is blue, dirt is green, and I’m never getting home. Earth feels like light-years away, because it is. To make matters worse, there’s something in the ocean. I can feel it watching me, and sometimes I catch sight of a finned head and glowing purple eyes before it ducks back below the surface. I expect to remain trapped on this island until the end of my days. What I don’t expect is a creature with the body of a god to emerge from the tide one day…and pull me to the depths with him. Amazon KU
A NIGHT MOST WICKED (GALAXY CIRCUS) by Lexie Winston
What happens to Susie and Mark when their car breaks down an hour out of Vegas after leaving Lila? Strangely enough, there is no one else on the road that evening and they must be in a dead zone as neither Susie nor Mark has cell reception. A flickering light through the surrounding forest offers them hope when a freak thunderstorm appears out of nowhere and they need to seek shelter and hopefully can call for a tow truck. They are soaked and exhausted by the time they knock on the door of the Pleasure Inn. What happens next, as they are welcomed into the house by the sexy employees of the beguiling and mysterious Master Aura Gasm, can only be described as A Night Most Wicked. Amazon KU
STEALING ARES (ARES ASCENDING BOOK ONE) by Kim Conrey
In the 25th century, the caldera under Yellowstone National Park erupts and spreads ashen death across the Earth, which can no longer supply the struggling colony on Mars. Worse, the HMS Ares, the grandest starship of all time, goes dormant when Mars needs her most. The Red Planet is ripe for revolution, but Harlow Hanson, a thief who struggled most of her life to speak, becomes the only one capable of saying the words that wake the sleeping ship and save the broken colony. Meanwhile, resentments rise as Prince Jack Windsor—recently widowed and using the Ares to escape his grief—doggedly works to get the ship online and refuses to sell it for parts to fund the colonists’ welfare. When Harlow sneaks on board to plunder it, the ship springs to life and begins communicating with her. The prince realizes the woman stealing from him is the key he’s been searching for. Just as Jack begins to open his heart and offer Harlow a shot at redemption, she’s forced to betray him. Against all odds, he fights to believe in her while the fate of two planets hangs in the balance. AmazonKU
PROGRAMMED FOR PASSION: BOOK FOUR OF THE TAU CETUS cHRONICLES by Jenna Ives
Having lost everyone she loved in the Great War, High Council aide Sie has no interest in romance or sentimentality. Only protection. The planet is currently at peace under the strong rule of her boss, premier Theus, but power-hungry rivals have already attempted to assassinate him. To gain the safety she craves, Sie plans to seduce the planet’s powerful weapons manufacturer and secure a marriage proposal from him – and her best chance to do it is at an event in seven days. But Sie is a virgin, so she enlists the help of sexbot Keira to teach her the legendary sexual tricks of the planet’s Beautiful Dolls. There’s just one problem …(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
GOLDEN DARKNESS (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 12) by Viola Grace
Janessa’s bond was sold to a mining company. She had no idea if she would be administration or grunt work. She could do either, but her learning issues meant that she was more likely to end up working to death. Or there was the option of her being a reward for other workers, but she hoped it wasn’t the case. The transport pod is hijacked by a terrifying species. Terrans from the transport are selected for torture for entertainment, and Janessa just manages to live longer than the others. That has its pros and cons when her barely surviving self is thrown to a monster in the hold, and he starts sniffing around. She thought she was doomed when she saw the teeth, but he took care of her and helped her get stronger. When she realized why he was helping her, she was doomed. She already liked the patterns in his skin.
Amazon Note: Ther author’s other books are on Apple Books and Kobo so perhaps this one will be also
FATED TO THE ALIEN KING by Rebekah Wright
As King, he’s made to conquer, but can he conquer her…..Raya’s mission was to destroy the last alien dragon shifter living on Earth. Holden’s mission was to destroy the only daughter of his clan’s decades-long enemy. They were instant enemies the moment she walked into the Warrior Castle. She hated his cockiness and he loathed her confidence. She wanted to prove that humans were as capable as aliens. Holden detested humans but his body yearned for his curvy little enemy. His only desire was to dominate her mind and her body. Why was it that every time they clashed, they couldn’t stop thinking about each other? Their hearts raced with each encounter. Their bodies heating up with every accidental touch. When he makes her his captive in an abandoned castle, they finally discover each other’s secrets. But the more they try to outwit and harm one another, the more the attraction grows and consumes them. Will their burning desires overpower their commitment to fulfill their missions? Will love save them before they end up killing one another? AmazonKU
AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN SPACE (NOT YOUR MAMA’S ALIEN ROMANCE BOOK 1) by Alisha Sunderland
On board this spaceship I’m only certain of two things: 1. The movies lied to me. 2. I’m about to mark an alien and take him like the beast I am. Look, I didn’t believe in aliens either — until I was abducted by them. Waking up on board a spacecraft among several other naked, terrified women prisoners mostly ruled out my government lab fears. Thank God. But just in case, I tore our captors limb from limb. That’s when I discover our fellow prisoner — General At’ens. This alien is different from the others, mostly because he’s about ten times stronger, ten times — ahem —bigger, and… no. He can’t be my mate. The things I’m imagining us doing are something no shifter should be contemplating with an alien. But if I’m going to hell, I’d rather earn my place…thoroughly. My desires are about to become the least of my problems however, because like it or not we’re now embroiled in a vicious war of the planets — and that includes Earth. If I want a home to go back to, I need to focus. Yep, I’m screwed. Amazon KU
SAVIOR OF THE DOMINI (MATES OF THE DOMINI BOOK 1) by Talia Rhea
VS Note: I was intrigued by the Look Inside so I one clicked and read the book last night. I enjoyed the story, lots of world building but it’s well thought out and sets up the series to come. I would read the next book…
PEONY’S ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED AFTER A LATE NIGHT WALK – Drugged and abducted, she wakes up in a small, metal room being brought food by a giant lizard-dinosaur alien. She’s not alone either. She’s trapped with four other women she’s never met and, caged in the corner, a different alien that looks like he’s been beaten quite badly. She can’t help but feel sorry for him, even if the other women are weary. He doesn’t even get water. ATEM’S ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED WITH A BOWL OF WATER – Captured and shamed, he struggles to stay awake, barely aware of the females moving around his cage. Until the soft splashing of water opens his eyes on the most beautiful sight he’s ever beheld. He doesn’t know her name, he doesn’t know her species, but he knows that she’s his. He will do anything to protect this sweet female who gave him everything when she had nothing. A JOINING THAT CHANGES THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE – An honorable domini always repays his debts, and he owes one to these impossibly soft females that somehow saved his life. The four that will be his sisters, and the one that he will claim for his mate. And from a humble bowl of stale water comes an impossible gift that will change everything. Amazon KU
THE LOVING DEAD by Ivy Crimson
Battling the undead really put a damper on Addison’s love life. Nurse Addison was searching for the one when the pandemic hit eight months ago. Her attention quickly shifted to trying to save humanity one injured person at a time. When the last FEMA camp is overrun and the world is in full blown apocalypse she is left utterly alone. That’s until she saves the life of the wickedly handsome man who held a gun to her head mere hours prior. Now she’s in the safety of a self-sustaining cabin in the woods with four of the sexiest men she’s ever laid eyes on. A chance at love is back on the table…and why should she have to choose just one? Kevin– Tall and built like a tank his body was practically made to swoon over. This alpha male is determined to keep his friends safe no matter the cost. Addison’s curvy figure and nurturing nature are just what he needs to remind him there’s more to life that simply surviving. Brandon– Sugary sweet man with a lean, hard body and killer skills in the kitchen has always wet the panties of the women around him. Addison’s charm ignites something in him he never felt before and he refuses to give it up. Trent– Asshole with the body of a god and a smile made for Hollywood. Addison’s inner fire matches his own and reawakens his cold, dead heart. Cameron-Brilliant tech genius and her best friend’s brother has always had a crush on Addison. It takes the end of the world to finally bring the two of them together. Amazon KU
SUBMITTING TO THE DEMON (DEMONS OF PROTHEKA BOOK THREE) by Celeste King
In my world, love is a luxury. Living on the dread world of Protheka is bad. But after being stolen from it, I thought my life was over. The demons love to kill and torture. That’s what I thought was in store for me. But Kha’zeth shows me that’s not the case. He has a firm hand and a gentle heart. And can soothe me and make me combust all at once. But when his carefully guarded secrets come out, I flee his home. I can’t take the heartbreak again. I picked wrong men in the past who hurt me. This time could kill me. Only Kha’zeth won’t give up on me. He won’t give any other demon a chance to take me. He won’t let me go. Because he will never let anything or anyone hurt his woman. And more importantly. Hurt his unborn child. Amazon KU
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VS: Continuing on with the backlist highlights, next up is STAR CRUISE OUTBREAK, my story about an unknown virus affecting an interstellar cruise ship. Underlying this set of events is the very personal story of Dr. Emily Shane and Jake Dilon, the ship’s head of security…
STAR CRUISE OUTBREAK
She saved countless soldiers in the wars … but does she have the weapons to fight an outbreak?
Dr. Emily Shane, veteran of the Sector Wars, is known as “The Angel of Fantalar” for her bravery under fire as a medic. However, the doctor has her own war wounds–severe PTSD and guilt over those she failed to save.
Persuaded to fill a seemingly frivolous berth as ship’s doctor on the huge and luxurious interstellar cruise liner Nebula Zephyr, she finds the job brings unexpected perks–a luxe beach deck with water imported from Tahumaroa II, and Security Officer Jake Dilon, a fellow veteran who heats her up like a tropical sun.
However, Emily soon learns she and Jake didn’t leave all peril behind in the war. A mysterious ailment aboard the Zephyr begins to claim victim after victim … and they must race against time and space to find the cause and a cure! Trapped on a ship no spaceport will allow to dock, their efforts are complicated by a temperamental princess and a terrorist–one who won’t hesitate to take down any being in the way of his target. If anyone’s left when the disease is through with them…
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ELEMENTAL FIRE ( THE HIDDEN REALMS BOOK ONE) by EG Manetti
VS Note: I loved her scifi romance series The Twelve Systems Chronicles so I’m very excited for this new series in a different genre. Pre-ordered.
Sin Marston is a rare human who can see through glamor. With the veil with the treaty of 2010, the magical visitors, known as the Hidden, flowed into the Terran realm. With her unique talent, Sin’s services are in demand from businesses and law enforcement with Hidden problems. She also has a growing clientele of Hidden visitors wishing to avoid confrontation with the Human Protection Society and other anti-Hidden Terrans. After thwarting a daring art heist, Sin encounters a stunning fire elemental who reveals the theft was something very different. Everything she thought she knew changes. Radzik Cray has lived for centuries, building his magical and political power base. The appointment as the Elders’ Council Warden for the Eastern United States comes with untold wealth and power, as well as untold danger. When he meets Sin Marston, he is interested in a pleasant distraction. Instead, he discovers that Sin is not all she appears and his control over his territory is not as absolute as he thought.
A SOUL TO HEAL (DUSKWALKER BRIDES BOOK 2) by Opal Reyne
All Delora ever wanted was to disappear. Thrown into the Veil for a crime she committed, Delora was discarded by the world. Although afraid of her oncoming demise, she accepts it as it would be a worldly escape from her problems. She didn’t expect that she would wake up from her deadly fall, nor that the person who saved her would be a Duskwalker. She’s wary about him at first, but Delora begins to realise there’s more to him than just a faceless monster. All he ever wanted was a name. After discovering that humans can be kept as companions, he begins planning for the day he finds his own bride. He still lacks humanity and there is much to learn first. One morning when leaving his cave, a human suddenly crashes into him from the sky. Broken and sleeping, he gets to work on healing the woman. It doesn’t take him long to understand she’s wounded in a way his magic can’t heal. But will he be able to gain her affections, or will she come to hate him as he stumbles his way through learning about her – and more importantly, himself? Amazon KU
IRON EMBER (SKYE DRUIDS BOOK ONE) by Donna Grant
Skye isn’t just an island. It’s a home. A refuge. But not to Elodie MacLean. Not anymore. Tragedy tore her world apart and then took the one thing she felt made her whole. She vowed she’d never return, but that’s exactly where she ends up. Now, surrounded by the ghosts of her past, Elodie must navigate her version of Hell and try to make peace with herself and her family. But someone or something doesn’t want her on Skye, and she finds herself attacked—and this time not by her personal demons. Scott Ryan has a mission: uncover who has been killing Druids and why. When his quest takes him to the beautiful Isle of Skye, he doesn’t think anything could captivate him more than the land itself—until he lays eyes on the breathtaking and confident beauty his leader sent him to find. However, it’s clear that she has trust issues, and he can’t reveal his plans—at least, not yet. But he’s always been sure of his ability to sway a person, and she’s a challenge he’s more than happy to accept, especially when he finds he will do anything to protect her. With so much history and so many secrets, victory is anything but guaranteed for the couple and their allies. And the forces at work, those who wish to rule the Scottish isle and all those who reside there, have a plan that nobody will see coming. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
DARK WHISPER (CARPATHIAN bOOK 36) by Christine Feehan
Vasilisa Sidkorolyavolkva is a Lycan of royal blood. She knows what is expected of her, but all she wants is to be out from under her family’s watchful eyes. There is a fire inside her that is building. A restlessness coupled with a sense of growing dread. Every day she feels the weight of the legacy passed down through generations. The prophecy that says a man will come to claim her as his mate, and that she will guard his soul. She knows nothing about him except that he is hers. But nothing seems real until the night she meets him in the flesh….Afanasiv Belan is a Carpathian, an ancient one. In all the centuries of his existence, no one has ever affected him like Vasilisa. He can see into her mind and feel what is in her heart. They are so alike, warriors bound by honor and plagued by secrets. They both know they must reveal the darkest parts of their souls if they hope to survive and protect the ones they love. But if they claim each other as lifemates, it will change them down to the bone. They will become something more—something feared by both of their kinds.
THE RAVEN SONG: A NOVEL (A CONSPIRACY OF MAGIC BOOK 2) by Luanne G Smith
Forever untangling the branches of her strange family tree, Edwina Blackwood is at a turning point. Her parents’ disappearances still strike her as unaccountably odd. Her sister’s questionable life and untimely death have left her shaken. Spellfire has transformed her home and livelihood to ash. And now a devious stalker is on her trail. With supernatural detective Ian Cameron by her side, Edwina can’t get out of London fast enough. Gaining safe passage, she finds refuge with Sir Henry Elvanfoot, famed wizard of the north, and is promised protection from ill-aimed curses. But in this unfamiliar city of fair folk and witches, where the veil between Earth and the Otherworld is about to be lifted, something is amiss. How else to explain Edwina’s sudden prophetic visions? Or the fear that surviving whoever pursues her will require the powers of an ancient bloodline she’s only beginning to comprehend? Whatever destiny awaits, it’s Edwina’s to finally control. Where will it lead? Only time, cunning, and magic—in this world or the Other—will tell. AmazonKU AB
DESCEND TO DARKNESS: A KREWE OF HUNTERS NOVELLA by Heather Graham
Angela Hawkins Crow awakens to find herself in total darkness. Despite her years as a Krewe agent, she is first seized with panic, but her life and her training kick in. She knows that she must stay calm and go back in her mind to find out how she got where she is…and where she might be. Meanwhile, an eerie phone call comes in at Krewe headquarters, warning them all that Angela has been kidnapped, describing her ordeal, and lamenting the fact that she can’t be saved. But there is no such thing with the Krewe. In the dark and in the light, the fight is on. Angela determines that she might know what has happened to her, and she is prepared when her kidnapper can’t resist the temptation to check in on her. By following his wife’s expertise with research, Jackson discovers what just might be happening—and in the darkness of night and the silence of the graveyard, he’ll risk everything to find the woman he loves. Amazon AB
VOICE OF FEAR: A NOVEL (KREWE OF HUNTERS BOOK 38) by Heather Graham
FBI agent Jordan Wallace is close to cracking the human trafficking case she’s been working, when she does the one thing she should never do: let her guard down. The botched undercover mission is semisalvaged by the last-minute appearance of criminal psychologist Patrick Law, but Jordan can’t imagine making a worse first impression. Especially when she’s partnered with Patrick moving forward. Patrick’s innate ability to get inside a criminal’s head is an asset for the Krewe of Hunters. But Jordan wishes she could protect her own thoughts from her new partner. Patrick assures her that both she and her thoughts are safe with him, but Jordan’s less sure about her heart. Letting someone have her back has never been her strong suit, but with a dangerous killer still at large, trusting in Patrick might be the only thing keeping them alive. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
GARIC: PARANORMAL COUNCIL OF ENFORCERS BOOK 4 by Taylor Rylan
Garic Romano jumped at the chance to join the Paranormal Council. They needed enforcers, and he was ready for a change. He loves his family, but he’s always been closest to his older brother, and when that led to Montana, Garic was ready to jump in with both feet. Little did he know, his life was about to change in ways he wasn’t expecting. Luc Dupont has spent decades doing what he could to right the wrongs his birth coven has inflicted on others. When he finds himself in the center of the newly formed Paranormal Council, the last thing he expected was to scent his beloved. His fated mate. But would someone like Garic want him? He’s done some questionably ethical things in his lifetime, and Garic is an enforcer. Being associated with Luc could jeopardize his position with the council. Together, Garic and Luc learn to rely on one another, as well as their large council family. But will being part of Master Ambrosius’s coven draw unwanted attention from those that should be kept in the past, or will it prove to provide the ultimate protection to the new couple? AmazonKU
WITCHING THE DREAM (BROOMSTICKS AND BOOKS COZY MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by Sara Bourgeois
A young secretary is found dead in her home due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. However, as the clues emerge, it’s clear that someone killed her to hide their secrets. Even as the world tries to paint her as a woman with deteriorating mental stability, Daphne knows better. She begins uncovering what truly happened that fateful day and discovers several suspects along the way. One of them is a potential “seer” whom everyone believes is a complete charlatan. During her investigation, Daphne stumbles upon some of the victim’s possessions. They reveal insight about the past that she never anticipated. Specifically, she finds a recording from June 17th of the year her brother died. Why is that date so important? It’s the day before…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) Amazon KU
THE FORGOTTEN PHANTOM (CREATURE FEATURE) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Christine is certain that the Institute is trying to get rid of her. Why else would they send her to investigate a hundred-year-old cold case about some illusive “Phantom” lurking in the depths of a crumbling old Opera House? Turns out, she’s probably right. But as unlikely as it seems, there might be something to it. There’s definitely more in the shadows than just a few rats and some pieces of forgotten scenery. Especially now that she’s woken it up. The Phantom is real. And now he’s set his sights on her. As the old legends start to come to life around her, Christine is becoming increasingly snared in the web of a monster who has linked her to a ghost from the past. But is this Phantom fiend or friend? Angel of music or demon of the pit? Her lover…or her killer? Amazon KU
SHARAD (DARKSILVER BOOK 5) by Hazel Hunter
Paramount Sentinel Devyn Fletcher has pledged her entire life to protecting Terra. Her devotion to the Blade Lords has robbed her of independence, health, happiness, and even emotion—until now. Because now that she knows Sharad, she knows rage. Blade Lord Sharad of the House of Scorpions has been to the depths of hell in the hands of his enemy. He has sacrificed all in order to protect his people. In return, he expects nothing more than his due: abject fealty and glad servitude. But his Paramount has other plans. If they agree on nothing else, it is this: the gate to Terren lies open and, unless they can close it, all of its people will be enslaved. Amazon KU
THE TOWER: THE SPELL SAGA BOOK TWO by Cari Z
Anton Seiber is on the cusp of finishing his Doctorate of Thaumaturgy, ready to leave university life behind and set out to make his own way in the world. His careful plans are interrupted by the arrival of Camille Lumière, the emperor’s investigator—and Anton’s lover. Camille is in pursuit of a murderer, and needs Anton’s special talents to help track him down. Worse yet, the killer is targeting foreigners with magical abilities—men like Anton himself. If he and Camille don’t find him before he find Anton, his every plan for the future could be in jeopardy…not to mention his life. Amazon KU
THE STAR’S SWORD (RISE OF THE MORNINGSTAR BOOK 3) by Domino Savage
I have more than I ever imagined. A perfect, bad-boy demi-god boyfriend who can’t get enough of me but hates everyone else. Strength I never knew I had. The most legendary slayer of all time as my trainer. But what steps out of the shadows on the eve of my ascension wants to take it all away from me. But I’m not the shy wolf who left the havens anymore. I’ve been hardened by battle and survived the gravest of wounds, and all along I kept up my fight for justice while always watching my friends’ backs. And my half-incubus boyfriend is still building my power every day with his ravenous touch.
So if anyone comes for what’s mine now, one thing is certain. They will taste my sword. AmazonKU
THE RIVER OF SILVER: TALES FROM THE DAEVABAD TRILOGY by S A Chakraborty
Now together in one place, these stories of Daevabad enrich a world already teeming with magic and wonder. Explore this magical kingdom, hidden from human eyes. A place where djinn live and thrive, fight and love. A world where princes question their power, and powerful demons can help you…or destroy you. A prospective new queen joins a court whose lethal history may overwhelm her own political savvy…An imprisoned royal from a fallen dynasty and a young woman wrenched from her home cross paths in an enchanted garden…A pair of scouts stumble upon a secret in a cursed winter wood that will turn over their world.
KNOT ALL IS LOST: PART TWO by Elizabeth Knight
Being an Omega used to be the dream everyone wanted. Now the dream is within my grasp—until it was ripped away from me. Safe and snuggled up in my nest, I waited for my pack to make their case and beg the Council of Four to let us stay together. But I never heard the answer. Just when my life was taking a turn for the better, I was snatched from my home and the men I love. Now I’m somewhere strange, and my dream world’s come crashing down. Trapped alone without my pack, ridgid rules, and a man telling me I’m destined for a pack of strangers has me reeling. Once more I’m a prisoner, trapped by the cruel authority of someone who’s claiming to be my real father. No matter what they say, this house is filled with secrets, hidden passages, and a past that still haunts the halls. They want an Omega that is seen but not heard. Proper, graceful, and educated. Their words make me question if I was ever good enough for my pack. My one comfort is I am not alone. An unexpected ally helps to keep me from breaking. But it might be too late to stop the impending deal that’s been made behind closed doors sealing my fate to others. Can my true pack find me in time? Can we become the family all of us crave? Or is this dream gone forever? Amazon KU
MOONLIGHT CHERRIES (PHOENIX IMMORTAL BOOK ONE) by Alexa Piper
Amory lives a quiet life as a waiter. The Moonlight Diner is the home he found after he was kicked out and disowned by his family for no other crime than who he loves. Amory’s life is shaken to its very foundations after a chance meeting that has Amory witness a murder–except the man who dies in Amory’s arms doesn’t stay dead. Far from being a ghost, Soyer is very real. He pulls Amory into a world in which magic exists and wreaks havoc on the life of unsuspecting people. But within what remains of the spell that touches both their lives, Amory and Soyer may just find love. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
FAKE DATING’S A BEAST (FOLKLORE FALLS ROMANCE RETELLING) by Emily Fluke
Thanks to my great, great, gold-digging grandma, I’m cursed. If I don’t make someone fall in love with me before my 25th birthday, everyone I know will suffer seven years of bad luck. My only option in this tiny town is a rich, playboy known as “Brett the Beast.” And he’s not the only one. I’m killer at hiding my ugly side, until I’m forced to date. Okay, force is a strong word but when Brett planned to bulldoze my family’s old house, I struck a deal. Like everyone else in Folklore Falls, I hate the guy, but I promised to help him win the mayoral election if he leaves the house standing. Little does he know, I also need him to say he loves me before I turn twenty-five on Halloween. The problem is, our relationship is fake. Pretend romance might trick people into trusting Brett, but will it help me kiss the curse goodbye? Amazon KU
WE ALL SCREAM (A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS & GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK 6) by Amanda M Lee
Stormy Morgan has accepted her life as a witch, and is even looking forward to the future. That means training with the most powerful witches in the Midwest. She’s determined to follow through on her destiny. Despite her best intentions though, not everything is going to be as easy as she hoped. When Stormy steps in and uses her magic following a bus accident, she’s almost killed in the process. Worse than that, it seems the child she risked her life to save might be an ongoing target. At the bottom of a ravine, in a spot where nobody should be, three magical children threaten one innocent child … and only Stormy stands in their way. Surviving a perilous fall should make Stormy happy. She’s unsettled though, and the magical children that attacked are still out there. Worse than that, they seem to want her. They blame her for thwarting their plans … and they’re coming. Stormy is brave and loyal, but she’s in over her head. Her boyfriend Hunter Ryan wants to help but he’s out of his depth. Even the Winchester witches can’t figure out what’s going on. That means they’re all going to have to work together to secure Stormy’s future. Stormy is ready to fight the good fight. With brutal death barreling toward her, however, she might not even get the chance. Darkness has arrived in Shadow Hills, and there may be no stopping it. Could this be the end? AmazonKU
A SWIRL OF PRIDE (THE FORKED TAIL BOOK 2) by Arizona Tape
After a recent career change, glutton demon Demi has found herself mixing business with pleasure when it comes to the enchanting lust demon working as a chef at the Forked Tail. Lana is used to keeping her feelings separate from her work, and this time is no different, even if Demi is charming and just as into food as she is. With a Halloween party to plan, sin to harvest, an inspection to deal with, and their budding feelings to avoid, the demons have their hands full. Enter the Forked Tail if you dare, and have a taste of delicious dishes made with just a swirl of pride. A Swirl Of Pride is part of the Forked Tail series, a paranormal series filled with delicious recipes, mischievous demons, and an irresistible f/f romance. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WONDERLAND: A LEGEND OF ALL WOLVES HOLIDAY NOVELLA by Maria Vale
VS Note: Re-release.
In the eleven years since her mate died, Leonora has immersed herself in teaching the Great North Pack how to deal with humans, the new apex predators. She doesn’t even have time for her oldest friend, Sten, the huge, terse and terrifying head of Carpentry. Now, with an encroaching storm and a disastrous attempt to introduce wolflings to the peculiarities of human holidays, their Adirondack Homelands seems to be conspiring to bring Sten and Leonora back together. This novella was originally published in the 2021 Shifters and Mistletoe anthology; all proceeds will be donated to the Wolf Conservation Center (https://nywolf.org/)
ONCE UPON A NIGHTMARE: A MONSTER ANTHOLOGY by Various
Wait, what was that sound? That one. There. There it is again. It’s getting closer. Your pulse is racing, but you don’t want to hide. You don’t want the safe enclosure of some secret space, no. The rough bark of a tree at your back, the sudden embrace of the ground, or the soft metallic ring of sacrificial shackles – that’s more your style. And they know it. These nightmarish monsters are bringing delicious dread to the bedroom with 14 tales of lustful encounters that will haunt the night with heat. Get ready to run with the bulls, tangle with tentacles, and take your tempting chances with shadows in Once Upon a Nightmare, a monster romance anthology that celebrates and elevates otherworldly attraction in all its many dark forms.
SIMON SAYS… RUN (KATE MORGAN THRILLERS BOOK 5) by Dale Mayer
Some cases are clear-cut and make sense, and then there’s this one. Two women, avid joggers, out for a hard Stanley Park Fun Run. Both dead. Both at the same time. Both on the popular park trail. rail running up and down hills dodging rocks and trees is rough, sometimes deadly. But this killer has a unique method for taking out his victims—one that doesn’t leave any forensic evidence.. Detective Kate Morgan focuses on the victims, … until two more are killed. Awakening in the night with horrible nightmares, Simon St. Laurant curses his life and hates having ever traveled down this strange pathway, particularly when the visions come out of nowhere. This case, though, involves a much more personal element that terrifies him. As Kate gets closer to finding out the truth, she finds herself following the path to becoming the next victim.
NOW YOU SEE ME: MONSTER BETWEEN THE SHEETS by Karla Doyle
ROAN – At eighteen, I was a young man winning the game of life. I had a college football scholarship and a cute girlfriend on my arm for my hometown’s annual Halloween party. Forget spiking the punch. The eccentric old scientist who lives in the woods brewed something more potent… and permanently life-altering. Twenty years later, I’m not a man, I’m a monster. Invisibility isn’t the superpower people think it is. It’s a curse. A condition I wouldn’t wish on anyone, and since the crazy old scientist doesn’t know how I got this way, or if I can spread it to others, I’m not just destined to be unseen, I’m also going to be alone. That’s how it has to be. Until the night I post a grumpy “In Search Of” ad, and get a single reply. I don’t know why Elise agreed to my self-serving demands of complete visual anonymity, but my life was instantly fuller because she did. I don’t have to see her to fall for her. But I know it can never be more than long-distance feelings and inspiration for my right hand. Until the day Elise surprises me by breaking our anonymity agreement and shows up in my coffee shop… and gets a monstrous surprise in return. ELISE – People can claim otherwise, but appearances matter. I learned that after an accident left one side of my face heavily scarred. I’m used to the staring…(more blurb in ebook seller’s page…) Amazon KU
KNOT RUNNING FROM FATE: MONSTER BETWEEN THE SHEETS by Ember Davis
JACE – In the years since everything changed in Screaming Woods, including myself, the only place I’ve found solace is in the woods I protect as a park ranger. I’m not sure how to deal with my new…attributes as a wolfman. What if I go feral? What if I can’t control the monster I was made into? Every year this goes on, I retreat farther from humanity and closer to the animal I’ve become. I don’t get close to anyone, which is for the best. I’m destined to be alone now; at least that’s what I assumed. Until I meet Dakota. Dakota moves to town to open a gourmet pet treat business, but I know there is more to the story. I didn’t know I had a future beyond being a monster. Fate has given me something else—her, my mate. Now I’ll do anything to keep her safe and make her mine, even accept the monster I’ve become. DAKOTA – When looking for a place to open a brick-and-mortar store for the business I run with my best friend, I wanted to take the opportunity to move far away. My ex is obsessed with me and not in a dark romance kind of way, more in a creepy, scary, restraining order kind of way. Something was calling me to Screaming Woods, so I took a chance. Opening Paws Up is going well. The town is welcoming and a little odd. Just the way I like things. I’ll be able to build a new, safe life here. I’ll be able to stay out of trouble and focus on the business. Then Jace growls his way into my life. He’s a wolfman who loves nature and takes offense to my business, though I can’t understand why. It’s not like I’d suggest he try my treats…unless he wanted to. I have a lot to learn about Screaming Woods and the monster whose fate is entwined with mine. Hopefully my past won’t come back to haunt me and try and take it all away from me. Even if it does, I’m knot running from fate. Amazon KU
A BRIDE FOR THE BEAST: MONSTER BETWEEN THE SHEETS by Nichol Rose and Fern Fraser
DRAVEN – I’ve spent my life in darkness, hidden away from the world. It’s where monsters belong after all, isn’t it? But my curvy maid, Dahlia, brings more than just order to my world. She brings me back to life and makes me want more. My beastly appearance doesn’t scare her. Nothing does. Except, perhaps, the father she’s running from. But I won’t give her up for any man. This beauty is all mine. DAHLIA – I spent my life fighting my strict father and his outdated opinions about right and wrong. Accepting a housekeeping job in another state is a way of proving I can stand on my own two feet. The moment we meet, Draven’s tail sweeps me off them and straight into his arms. I’ve never met anyone with more heart and humanity than the sexy, blue-haired giant. In my father’s eyes, Draven is a monster, not a man, but I’m determined to prove him wrong. This Bride is claiming her Beast. Amazon KU
STAKING CLAIM (WOLF RANCH BOOK THREE) by Lia Davis
On the run from his past and hoping for a fresh start, lone wolf Noah Ramos takes a job as the Kelmount Ranch manager only to discover that the Alpha’s sister, sweet and sassy Bailey, is his fated mate. Bailey Kelmount is hesitant to get involved with a new hire whose shadowy past is as mysterious as he is handsome. But the guiding hand of fate is irresistible, and Bailey has no choice but to slowly give Noah a chance. As Noah and Bailey’s love blossoms, the power of their mutual attraction begins to burn hot. But Noah’s past isn’t as far behind him, and it isn’t long before his ex-girlfriend arrives at the ranch, determined to win him back. Ruthless and cunning, she’ll stop at nothing to get rid of Bailey and reclaim Noah for herself, even if it means putting the entire ranch in danger. With lives and love on the line, Noah must free himself from his ex’s deadly scheme and unite with Bailey once and for all. Can he convince his fated mate that theirs is a love worth fighting for? Amazon KU
THE UNITED STATES OF CRYPTIDS: A TOUR OF AMERICAN MYTHS AND MONSTERS by J W Ocker
VS Note: Nonfiction, inasmuch as it can be. He’s sharing the existing stories, not telling one. I preordered it. Fascinating topic!
Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about: • Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens • Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit • Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia • Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988 • Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure • And many more! Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us.
THE KRAKEN’S SACRIFICE (DEAL WITH A DEMON BOOK TWO) by Katee Robert
Catalina only made her deal with the demon because she had nowhere else to go. The world has kicked her every chance it got, so she’s all too happy to leave the realm she knows behind. What’s the worst that could happen? She doesn’t anticipate being auctioned away to a kraken. Thane is cold and distant…but he’s not unkind. Isolated as they are, Catalina finds herself seeking his company again and again. And when she finally agrees to uphold her portion of the bargain? That’s when things get really interesting. But she only gave the demon seven years, and when the time is up, she’ll have no choice but to leave behind the kraken who’s stolen her heart and return to the world that doesn’t want her. Amazon KU
THE DARK SIDE by Various
VS Note: Listed in Erotica. Not sure if these are re-releases.
Welcome to The Dark Side, where the line between love and lust blurs with dangerous passions.
The Dark One by Angela Knight – Matia of Ruza is one of the legendary Battlemaids — a woman warrior who has taken an oath of celibacy in service of the Maid of Light. Kaska intends to make Matia the centerpiece in a sizzling erotic ritual in honor of his god. Chain of Thorns by Will Okati – Riven finds himself trapped and enslaved by a powerfully seductive alien. Where is the line between fantasy and reality — slavery and love? BloodWolf by Sierra Dafoe – Centuries ago an ancient evil turned Baudouin Delacor into a beast for which there had never before been a name — the BloodWolf. Delacor has only one hope left: that by destroying the succubus, he can free himself of its curse. Amazon Kobo
THE DIVINING SPELL (THE HEAVEN SPRINGS PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 6) by Constance Barker
Following the culmination of the most recent murder case, things feel normal in Heaven Springs for the first time in a long time. Jonathan and Mandy are together, Charlene found romance of her own, and Angelica and Marshall finally went out on a date together! Colin is seething somewhere, plots revenge for what happened, but Mandy is sure that they’ll be able to handle him when that time comes. However, everything falls like a house of cards when someone close to Angelica is found murdered…(more blurb in ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
MONSTERS OF MAYHEM (MY EX-HUSBAND, THE GOD OF MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by Melle Amade
He left me. Again. And this time I’m stuck. Why is there something about Ryder that I can’t resist, no matter how hard I try? He’s a monster, and yes, I know everyone says that about their ex-husband, but in this case it’s true. So, I shouldn’t be surprised that he’s trapped me in a tower with a bunch of satyrs “for my own protection”. I want my old life back, and I’m going to get there, even if I am a banshee. Now I’m the harbinger of death with demons out to kill me and an errant ex-husband who professes he only has my interests at heart. Never mind that he needs to save the world also. I want to help, but I know nothing of this world and the closer we get to finding out the real source of the monster infiltration, the more it looks like it’s Ryder’s own family trying to destroy the world. Even if he doesn’t want me, I need to stand by his side as his world falls apart. Amazon KU
MYSTIC SKIES (THE MYSTIC TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Jason Denzel
The world is Changed. Fifty-four years have passed since Crow Tallin, the catastrophic celestial event that merged Fayün and the human world. One devastating result of that cataclysm is that most human babies are born fused with fay spirits. The Mystics of Kelt Apar, once beloved, are blamed for this worldwide phenomenon. On the island of Moth, the Barons have declared the Myst illegal and imprisoned all Mystics under house arrest. Under the watchful eyes of deadly Hunters, a much-older Pomella AnDone now lives as a prisoner at Kelt Apar with her granddaughter and apprentice Mia, as well as the rapidly declining High Mystic of Moth, Yarina Sineese. When the time comes to conduct the ceremony intended to pass the title of High Mystic from Yarina to her successor Vivianna, something goes horribly wrong, leaving the lineage of Mystics in doubt. With new rivals seeking to claim Moth for their own, Pomella must undergo a dangerous dreamwalk into the mind-bending and heart-wrenching Mystic Skies in order to learn the mystical name of the island itself. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE ORACLE OF MARACOOR: A NOVEL (ANOTHER DAY BOOK TWO) by Gregory Maguire
The Oracle of Maracoor, the second in the trilogy called Another Day, continues the story of Elphaba’s green-skinned granddaughter, Rain. That strange land, Maracoor—across the ocean from Oz—is beset by an invading army. In the mayhem, Rain and Cossy, a child felon, break out of prison. Helped by a few flying monkeys, they struggle to escape the city before it falls under siege. Their arresting officer, Lucikles, also retreats with his family to a highland redoubt. But safety eludes them all. Chaos thunders upon them in the form of warriors, refugees, and brigands. The very fabric of reality loosens, liberating creatures of myth and legend—huge blue wolves, harpies, and giants made of the very landscape.Cued in by secrets known only to the most highly placed members of the royal court, Rain and her companions hunt the fabled Oracle of Maracoor for guidance and soothsaying. Rain has to recover her forgotten past if she is to consider returning home. Cossy, the ten-year-old convicted of murder, must become invisible to avoid being taken into custody again. Meanwhile, the Fist of Mara, an arcane artifact that renders all around it barren, hammers against human lives. If the reclusive Oracle should spin a prophecy, might the desperate wicked years promise another day, one less perilous?
MAGIC & HOME (MONSTER APOCALYPSE 2) by Alexa Piper
Over the past two years, Rory has learned that other people aren’t the best of company, that the guilt of causing the Apocalypse is a heavy burden, and that monsters only see him as a meal. Until Rory met Inkiri, who sees Rory as his mate. Now, Rory has to navigate what it means to be with someone who not only isn’t human but who also is from another world altogether… and since Rory finds himself in that otherworld all of a sudden, he has to adapt fast. Inkiri definitely has no intention of slowing down in his quest to make his human mate happy. While Rory is beginning to wrap his head around liking the new place and the new customs, he can’t relax into a peaceful happily ever after because whatever connection Rory has to the magic that unleashed the Apocalypse, people want that, meaning they want him. Where Rory and his newfound family ran to may not have been far enough to escape their pursuers’ clutches. Amazon Kobo
SATURNALIA by Stephanie Feldman
The Saturnalia carnival marks three years since Nina walked away from Philadelphia’s elite Saturn Club—with its genteel debauchery, arcane pecking order, and winking interest in alchemy and the occult. In doing so, she abandoned her closest friends and her chance to climb the social ladder. Since then, she’s eked out a living by telling fortunes with her Saturn Club tarot deck, a solemn initiation gift that Nina always considered a gag but has turned out to be more useful than she could have ever imagined. For most, the Saturnalia carnival marks a brief winter reprieve for the beleaguered people of the historic city, which is being eroded by extreme weather, a collapsing economy, and feverish summers—whose disease carrying mosquitos are perhaps the only thing one can count on. Like Thanksgiving or Halloween, Saturnalia has become a purely American holiday despite its pagan roots; and nearly everyone, rich or poor, forgets their troubles for a moment. For Nina, Saturnalia is simply a cruel reminder of the night that changed everything for her. But when she gets a chance call from Max, one of the Saturn Club’s best-connected members…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
WILL DO MAGIC FOR SMALL CHANGE by Andrea Hairston
VS note: A re-release. From the reviews, apparently crosses genres from scifi to fantasy.
Cinnamon Jones dreams of stepping on stage and acting her heart out like her famous grandparents, Redwood and Wildfire. But she’s always been theatrically challenged. That won’t necessarily stop her! But her family life is a tangle of mysteries and secrets, and nobody is telling her the whole truth.
Before her brother died, he gave Cinnamon The Chronicles of the Great Wanderer—a tale of a Dahomean warrior woman and an alien from another dimension who perform at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. They are a story of magic or alien science, but the connection to Cinnamon’s past is unmistakable. When an act of violence wounds her family, Cinnamon and her theatre squad determine to solve the mysteries and bring her worlds crashing together. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
LAWS OF MAGIC by M Ullrich
Isla Hoffman has finally made it. No longer the recklessly trusting teenage witch who nearly killed her family, Isla owns a successful business and is a healer to the residents of Bender, Massachusetts—human and nonhuman alike. How’d she do it? By hiding her identity and never, ever falling in love. Easy, until the ultimate temptation starts patrolling her parking lot. Lu Cadman should have an ex- before her name. Ex-military. Ex-New Yorker. Ex-wife. Starting over means a new job as security for a sleepy strip mall, but she isn’t complaining, not when sunshiny Isla brings her tea almost every morning. She’s not planning to get involved, but there’s more to Isla than meets the eye and Lu can’t stop her attraction. Isla and the nonhumans in their community aren’t as hidden as they think, and when a powerful force comes after them, they must work together to protect everyone. But Lu isn’t being completely honest, and when Isla discovers the truth, will she be able to trust enough to let herself fall in love? Amazon
THE WITCH HUNT by Sasha Peyton Smith
Months after the devastating battle between the Sons of St. Druon and the witches of Haxahaven, Frances has built a quiet, safe life for herself, teaching young witches and tending the garden within the walls of Haxahaven Academy. But one thing nags; her magic has begun to act strangely. When an opportunity to visit Paris arises, Frances jumps at the chance to go, longing for adventure and seeking answers about her own power. Once she and her classmates Maxine and Lena reach the vibrant streets of France, Frances learns that the spell she used to speak to her dead brother has had terrible consequences—the veil between the living and the dead has been torn by her recklessness, and a group of magicians are using the rift for their own gain at a horrifying cost. To right this wrong, and save lives and her own magical powers, Frances must hunt down answers in the parlors of Parisian secret societies, the halls of the Louvre, and the tunnels of the catacombs. Her only choice is to team up with the person she swore she’d never trust again, risking further betrayal and her own life in the process. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE RESTLESS DARK by Erica Waters
The Cloudkiss Killer is dead. Now a true-crime podcast is hosting a contest to find his bones. ucy was almost the serial killer’s final victim. Carolina is a true-crime fan who fears her own rage. Maggie is a psychology student with a little too much to hide. All of them are looking for answers, for a new identity, for a place to bury their secrets. But there are more than bones hiding in the shadows…sometimes the darkness inside is more frightening than anything the dead leave behind. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
MIDNIGHT CRAVING (RAVENS HOLLOW COVEN BOOK ) by Shari Nichols
Natalya left the cold, privileged world of the Upper East Side’s vampire elite for the Raven’s Hollow police force and has never looked back. Now for the first time in her life, she’s doing things on her own terms, living in a coven full of witches, and developing her gift as a clairvoyant. When she’s assigned to a murder case, she’s forced to work alongside her nemesis, special agent Cayden Teague of the MBI—Magickal Bureau of Investigations. The icy-blue eyed demon has been a thorn in her side from day one, challenging her, igniting her anger and her passion at every turn. Through the course of many lifetimes, Cayden has never gotten over the brutal murder of his family and his first love. Guilt and torment have become his constant companions and keep him on a razor’s edge. After a night of hard drinking, he wakes up disoriented and finds the woman he went home with covered in a pool of blood. All the evidence points to someone the victim met online. To lure out the killer, Natalya must become the bait. But how can she do the one thing she dreads the most without revealing her deepest, blood-drenched secret? And how far is Cayden willing to go to protect her and get to the truth?
IMMORTALLY YOURS by Lenore Danvers
VS note: A re-release.
Roman and Aurelie, still unsure of the events that led to their meeting, navigate the potholes of not only a new relationship but also danger lurking around every corner. Relationships between species are challenging enough without getting tangled up in her cousin’s latest ruse. Can they withstand the weight of suspicion and scrutiny with the chance of a love that spans more than one lifetime? Or will Roman be able to set aside his guilt and do what has to be done to save them both? Blood is the strongest bond, after all. Amazon
ZODIAC PRISON (WARRIOR SHIFTER BOOK THREE) by R C Luna
The only thing worse than being thrown in an Underworld prison…is being mated to your worst enemy. Deception and lies are the one constant in my life. As much as I tried to follow the rules and finally do the right thing, all I’ve managed to do is land myself in Scorpio’s maximum security Underworld prison, run by the twin gods of death. I’ve got to get out of here to save my friends and avoid being bound for eternity to the most wicked, murderous, and evil Dark King to have ever lived. Unimaginable horrors await my people, and the world, if I make the wrong choice. Now I must decide, should I mate the Dark King or fight our bond to my death? Amazon KU
WIDOW’S BRIDGE AND OTHER FANTASY STORIES by Linda Robertson Reinhardt
VS Note: She writes her series under the name Linda Robertson.
WIDOW’S BRIDGE features both new and previously published short fantasy stories, a specific selection of never-before-seen early artwork by the author, and more. Among the previously published stories, you’ll meet an evil tooth fairy, a man trapped in a chilling predicament, a dying dragon, a mother-warrior trying to do what she thinks is right, and, for fans of her Persephone Alcmedi series, you’ll get to read the prequel that reveals why Nana (Demeter) was kicked out of the nursing home and forced to move in with Persephone. In the brand-new tales, there’s a man at the end of his rope, a Brother of Justice seeking vengeance, and in the featured title WIDOW’S BRIDGE, a well-to-do middle child believes in true love even in the face of dire circumstances.
ALPHA AND IVY (CHOSEN SHIFTER MATES BOOK 2) by Violet Taylor
Dahlia kept her powers a secret for most of her life before she was captured. Years after her escape she once again finds herself falling into the wrong hands—right before finding herself in some extra-large lycan hands. Shifters are real, and the Alpha wolf wants to make her his. Does he have what it takes to keep her safe? Can he protect her from herself? When Gideon’s path crosses with a feisty earth-wielding Celestial, he’s forced to choose between what is best for the pack, or for himself. He barely has time to deal with his unruly wolf and mountain of responsibilities, let alone a mate. His loyalties are put to the test when a family friend proposes a union of their packs…by marriage. Can he choose duty over destiny? Amazon KU
GROUCH (BACKYARD GOBLIN GODS BOOK 2) by Roxy Collins
A year ago, my world was turned upside down when my missing twin returned – especially because he came with crazy stories of a magical world right under our feet. We’re part of the human bloodline chosen as goblin mates. But I’ve had my fill of big, pushy men for a lifetime. So before I can be claimed as a mate, I sign up to be a hag – the female guardians of their world, who kick butt and make grown men weep. I’m set a task to prove my worth, and I have every intention of coming out on top. Only catch? One of those big, pushy monsters is sent to help me. And everyone knows, goblins like being on top, too. Amazon KU
ROYAL ROD by Various
VS note: The only review of the entire collection at this time was a bit low but rated some of the stories quite high so I decided to include it here. I’m familiar with several of the authors’ other books and have enjoyed them so…
Some Day Your Prince Will Come…Experience this spicy collection of brand-new royal tales featuring a variety of rods that will leave you breathless and begging for more. Whether you prefer your royals sexy and brooding, sweet and sensual, winged or furred with a tail, we’ve got them all here primed and ready to deliver a happily-ever-after. These blue bloods will make you red hot!
CLAIMED MATE by Sue Lyndon
The moment he caught my scent, I was his. When I stumbled upon a fearsome orc warrior in the forest, I feared it would be the end of me. But to my surprise, the muscle-bound monster tossed me over his shoulder and carried me off. My scent told him he’d found exactly what he was hunting. A human female, fertile and ready for breeding. It turns out that escaping an orc who’s determined to claim you as his mate isn’t easy. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
HAUNTS AND HOWLS WHERE DEMONS DWELL by Kat Simons
Dare to tread where demons prowl…Hidden beneath the surface of the everyday world. Lurking in darkness. Haunting the shadows. Looming just outside the light. The demons call to the unwary, leaving the unsuspecting to fend off doom. Where demons cavort, heroes arise to battle the encroaching evil. Needing everything they’ve got. Magic. Will. Bravery. And hope for the return of the light. For lovers of spooky fantasy tales, don’t miss this collection of five original contemporary fantasy stories from bestselling author Kat Simons, including an all new Demon Hunter story. Amazon Kobo
LANTERN JACK (CELTIC MAGIC 2) by Siondalin O’Craig
When Sharon’s influencer cousins disappear from their Irish Halloween party, seduced by a demon fairy and a magical horse, Sharon enlists the help of Liam, the Lantern Jack pub’s bartender, to rescue them from the orgy in the stone circle. But can Liam save any of them from the stone’s wild power? Amazon Kobo
THE MAGE AND THE MONSTER (SISTERS OF SARRAS BOOK THREE) by Barbara Ann Wright
Gisele del Amanecer’s days look the same from the outside: work, home, and the occasional one-night stand that she hides from her nosy older sisters. But Gisele is a mage, and that means pain invisible to outside eyes. Each act of magic can be agony, but she loves the power, the bond with the unseen, and how only her will keeps the magic from consuming her. She can master any task, including saving her family and homeland from Firellian invaders—until she’s ordered to hunt another mage, one who may be her equal in power and commitment. One she might risk everything for. Vale has been subjugated her entire life—to the point where she thinks she deserves it, but she is determined to save others from that fate. Magic has been her one bright spot, but now she’s forced to use that power to kill in the name of the Firellian Empire. Escape or rebellion is out of the question unless she can guarantee the safety of her fellow captives, but how can everyone make it out alive while surrounded by enemies? Perhaps with the help of another mage, someone who bonds with magic like Vale does, someone who might want her for herself instead of for her power. But war always demands a sacrifice.
Amazon Note: The author’s other books are on Kobo so perhaps this one will be too eventually
A VAMPIRE CHEW TOY by Holly Day
Devin Jace lives in a huge mansion together with six other people, five of them turn furry, and one needs to drink blood to survive. Sometimes, he suspects it’s all a dream. Four years ago, he had no idea supernatural beings existed. It wasn’t until he was snatched off the street and forced to live as a blood slave he realized vampires are real and don’t sparkle. Three years ago, Mars O’Ceallaigh was part of the team who saved a badly scarred and severely traumatized Devin. As the only vampire on the team, he got to work undercover. To keep up the facade, he tasted Devin’s blood. Not a day has gone by since without him thinking about it, both the taste of the blood and Devin. But he wants Devin to be happy, and since he knows vampires are his worst nightmare, he does his best to keep out of his way. When the team learns Devin’s captor has escaped prison, Mars is convinced he will come for Devin. Devin might fear Mars, but there is someone he fears more, so when Mars swears to keep him safe, Devin trusts him. Mars more than enjoys being by Devin’s side at all times, but will spending every minute of every day with him be enough to keep him safe?
ALPHA’S FATED ENCOUNTER (FATED TO ROYALTY BOOK ONE) by Roxie Ray
I walk into the bar with my pack, and I scent her straight away. She’s lying behind the counter with blood trailing from an injury to her head. My desire to protect her stuns me almost as much as her beauty. But it’s the smell of her blood that stuns me the most—it’s something not quite human. When she wakes up, her fear tells me all I need to know. She definitely thinks she’s mortal. I choose to disagree. I make my pack watch over her while she heals, and she’s surprised I want to protect her. It’s obvious she hasn’t had good experiences with shifters in the past, but I intend to show her I’m different. I also need time to find out the truth about her, including why she’s being hunted by our kind for reasons I’m yet to understand. All I know is that whoever this woman really is, she’s special. And she’s mine. Amazon KU
FILTHY RICH VAMPIRES SECOND RITE by Geneva Lee Albin
He wore darkness with such graceful ease…Thea Melbourne has a broken heart. A month after her world turned upside down, she’s struggling to return to the life she left behind. Her mother is in a coma, she’s selling off designer gowns to pay the bills, and her roommates seem to think she’s made of glass. But when the vampire who broke her heart shows up at the hospital, she learns a devastating secret. To save the love of his life, Julian pushed her away. Now he has to live with the pain and regret or find someone to put him out of his misery. When it becomes clear that Thea is still in danger, he has a choice to make. He can stay away like the Council demands or risk everything, including their lives, to win her back. Convincing her means facing his own dark secrets and resisting the temptation to claim her as his mate once and for all. But Thea isn’t going to make that easy for him. Amazon KU
DEATH GROWL (COMET LAKE CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Layla Dorine
The fates say all three of them belong together, like broken pieces of carnival glass just itching for a bit of glue, and the fates are never wrong, are they? Graham doesn’t think so, but convincing Zane and Cormac of that might take words never covered in his anatomy books. One season: that’s the longest Zane stays anywhere. When the snow thaws and the pass is clear, he and his band will limp out of town in their battered RV, leaving Graham and his bruised heart behind, unless he can find a way to convince Zane to take a chance on something no one has ever taken the time to explain to him. Bond marks might be a desire for some wolves, but for Zane, they mean the end of the only family he’s ever known. On stage, he’s not the pup some angry wolf tossed out an open window, he’s Z—wild, charismatic, nymphomaniac lead singer of Howling Rain. His aftershow activities are what put the bond marks on his wrists in the first place, much to the dismay of his bandmates who fear that those other kinds of mates will be the end of the success they’ve found together. It’s up to Graham to teach them all that compromise and understanding are a big part of the mating process, and that their found families can be expanded to fit a couple more wolves. After all, the attraction is there, and in those soft, cuddly moments where Z fades and Zane emerges, all their little wolf wants is cuddles, warm blankets, and lots of love.
BOSS OF THE SECRET WOLF (SHIFTER WOLVES OF PLEASANT VALLEY) by Serena Meadows
I loved uncovering secrets – it’s what I did for a living. But little did I know that I’d discover the biggest secret about the man I’m in love with. It started off terribly with Adam. After my beloved uncle’s death, I had to move to the small town of Pleasant Valley. As it turned out, Adam was the chief editor of the newspaper I’d inherited. I hated him – a fight was inevitable. But I had bigger problems in my life than hating on a man that I was insanely attracted to. I’d exposed a bunch of bad men at my previous job, which meant that I was in danger — a crazy amount of danger. Adam was the only one I could turn to. He vowed to keep me safe, to save my life no matter what. But in the process, I would have to endure the truth about who he really was. And solve another mystery about my uncle’s death. Was I ready for it all? AmazonKU
FLAME IT UP (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 62) by Milly Taiden
Mazie Kettler left home to make the world a better place. She’d heard things about Gerri Wilder she wasn’t sure she believed. Until she meets Pyrus. Big, strong, handsome, and fiery Pyrus is so much more than she ever expected in a man…erm shifter. The dragon came flying into their camp to save the day and made Mazie’s heart go pitter-patter. Pyrus Bloodmoon is doing his best to protect his employees from his ex-partner. He’s trying hard to save his people, but his patience can only be tested for so long. And once his fated mate comes into his life, she becomes the center of his priorities. Mazie’s sweet, sassy and has the softest lips he’s ever tasted. He can’t get enough of her. Pyrus’ ex-partner returns with a vengeance. He uses Mazie as a pawn in his twisted game, testing how far Pyrus will go to save his one true love. Pyrus is willing to fight to the death for Mazie and show his old partner exactly what he’ll do for love. Amazon KU
THE UMBRA KING (VINCULA REALM BOOK ONE) by Jamie Applegate Hunter
VS Note: From SEPT 20, cliffhanger.
The morally grey don’t want redemption. They want retribution. After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Aurora “Rory” Raven spends years forging herself into a ruthless vigilante killer. She never gave up her search for the man who killed her sister, but when she is convicted of thirteen murders and sentenced to five-hundred years in Vincula, the prison realm, she knows her sister’s death will never be avenged. After arriving in Vincula, Aurora discovers her opportunity for retribution is closer than she thought. Caius is the notorious Umbra King, ruler of Vincula, King of the Monsters, and the thing nightmares are made of. After being locked in his own realm for a crime he didn’t commit, his only focus has been revenge. But when Aurora drops into his throne room, representing everything he despises, they begin a game of cat and mouse, and before long, their hatred turns into something else. Circumstances draw them together, but revenge might tear them apart. Amazon KU
MESHING WITH THE GARGOYLE (A PARANORMAL’S LOVE BOOK 38) by Charlie Richards
Into the Paranormal World: Aaron never saw it coming when his wife betrays him, so he wonders if the want and need he sees in the dark eyes of a monster could possibly be real. When Aaron Boltson discovers his wife cheating on him, he thinks his life is over—romantically, anyway. He can’t imagine trusting another that way. Even flings don’t sound good. Licking his wounds do, though. After all, if a woman who’s supposed to love him unconditionally can’t stand to touch his fat body, how could anyone else? Her words, sure, but Aaron can’t seem to get them out of his mind. Aaron reaches out to his younger brother, Aziel, needing to get away. Aziel immediately books him a room in Durango, near where he still lives, and welcomes him with open arms. After a few days of vegging and relaxing, Aaron opens his door to…(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon Kobo
REJECTED WOLF’S SECRET BABY (WOLVES IN MIDLIFE CRISIS) by J L Wilder
I rejected my chosen mate in front of the entire pack. Now that I’m home, he wants me back—but he doesn’t know he’s the secret father of my baby. I left a lot of things behind when I ran away from the Greystone pack. But I could never forget Brandon, the hot-headed and sexy-as-sin playboy who was chosen as my mate. After rejecting him twenty years ago, I never imagined a trip home would turn into a one-night stand. Just like I never imagined he’d get me pregnant. Now, another two years later, I’ve been summoned home to care for my aging father, and I’ve brought my baby girl with me. I can’t let anyone know my daughter is a wolf shifter. It would threaten my half-brother’s claim to the alpha seat. If the pack realizes she’s Brandon daughter, it could ruin all our lives. And I can’t hurt him again. And now that he’s my half-brother’s best friend, I don’t think I can trust him either. But the closer we become, the harder it is to resist his pull. I’ve lived in the human world so long, that the animal in him is magnetic. Could my chosen mate really have been my true mate? Amazon KU
OUTSIDE THE PACK (MATED TO THE NIGHT BOOK ONE) by Lindsey Devin
I’m a wolf in human’s clothing…All I’ve ever wanted is to be part of the pack, but it’s difficult when you’re human. It never stopped my adopted wolf mother from loving me, but now that the biggest bully of our pack Troy is about to become alpha, he plans to ruin any chance I’ve got of fitting in. I’ve already got enough problems without adding ‘kidnapped’ to my list. But that’s exactly what happens when we’re attacked and I’m taken captive by the alpha of the enemy pack. I should hate Night, but he’s nicer to me than Troy ever was, not to mention a hell of a lot sexier. I know our attraction is dangerous, but our connection sparks something in me I never expected, revealing there’s much more to me than my human side. When Troy hunts me down, it can only mean one thing—war. Now I must make an impossible decision between following my heart or remaining loyal to the pack that raised me. Amazon KU
WINGED WOLF VET by Zoe Chant
Leslie’s house was already falling apart before mythical animals started plummeting out of the sky. Now she’s got a hole in her chicken coop, an adorable (and impossible) cub hiding in her kitchen, and her nosy neighbor barging in to search for cryptids. Not to mention the naked man locked up in her chicken run. Who up until five minutes ago was an enormous, unconscious, injured wolf… with wings. Shifter vet Bryan is not having a good day. First the magical cub he’s trying to help runs away from him. Then someone put a bullet through his wing. And now he’s woken up in a chicken coop…looking straight into the eyes of his one true mate. Who just saw the one secret he can never let anyone discover. Finding love in these circumstances seems impossible. But Vets for All Pets – and the magical creatures its shifter veterinarians care for – has a lot of experience with things that don’t seem possible. Amazon KU
THE DEMON’S MATE by Delaney Rain
Max Tate is the new host of a paranormal investigation show on Prowl, a streaming channel dedicated to the unexplainable. He’s also a grouchy vegan who has sworn off relationships. That is until he finds himself wildly attracted to the show’s new demonologist. Arriving at The Canyon Hotel in a tiny Arizona town infamous for hauntings and murders Max discovers that ghosts are real. And so are demons. Like the one he’s unable to resist, Mister Demonologist himself, Sal Dukes. As Max learns more about the supernatural world, it’s getting harder to resist the pull of Sal in any form—demon or human—and Max might just be falling in— No, he is not. Don’t be ridiculous. Then something or someone starts attacking Max, and Sal is determined to rid the hotel of the demonic entity trapping ghosts and influencing a murderer. Will Max and Sal be able to combine forces to defeat a demon far more powerful than a lone duke of hell? Or will Max’s true nature not be enough to save them? Amazon KU
THE BEAR’S FORBIDDEN LOVE (A SECOND CHANCE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE BOOK TWO) by Harmony Raines
A mom and her young daughter on the run. A bear shifter with a protective streak. A forbidden love that threatens to keep them apart. When Kay checks in at Bear Creek Lodge, Curtis instantly recognizes her as his mate. There’s just one problem. Kay is already married. The wedding ring on her finger means he can’t declare his love for her, or even tell her they are mates. Not when she has a young daughter. Curtis might be many things, but he is not a homewrecker. However, things are not as they seem and as he learns more about Kay, he realizes that instead of wrecking her life, he is destined to save it. Kay is in trouble. She’s on the run and doesn’t know who to trust. Then she meets Curtis. He doesn’t deserve to get caught up in her messy life. Not when getting involved will put him in danger. But she soon realizes there’s no stopping the grumpy-looking bear shifter when he tells her – you’re mine! Stronger together, they will find a way to be free of the past and forge a future they both deserve. Amazon KU
THE PHOENIX PROPHECY: ASHES by Cara Clare
I finally found a piece of my past, but is he who he claims to be? As my powers surge, and the fierce love I feel for my mages intensifies, a discovery no one expected is about to change everything. With the Anti Magick Alliance closing in on me, the Bureau convinced I murdered a helpless human, and the Human Extinction League getting ready to unleash their plans on Phoenix Falls, I’ll need all the strength I can find to survive. But I’m pretty sure there will be time for some fun along the way. AmazonKU
ALPHA ORCS DORIR AND JARKAT by Nika Lucas
Dorir and Jarkat, two alpha orcs, have a history of loss. Five years ago, they both loved an omega. As they fought for the right to have him as a mate, violence stole him away from both of them. Now, in our world, they have vowed that they will never fight over an omega again. Peter is a human omega, kidnapped by omega traffickers. Escaping will lead him straight into the arms of the orc warriors. Alpha Orcs Dorir and Jarkat is an instalove sweet and spicy m/m/m orc mpreg romance, with male pregnancy, no cheating, and a HEA. AmazonKU
VOW OF THE SHADOW KING (BRIDE OF THE SHADOW KING BOOK TWO) by Stlvia Mercedes
Her deceit discovered, Faraine finds herself trapped in the Shadow Realm at the mercy of her new husband. She’s surrounded by enemies, far from any allies, and her best bet for survival is to convince Vor to send her home. But to do so means to give up on the alliance. Which would spell disaster for her people. With the tremors growing worse and poison spreading through his realm, Vor is more desperate than ever to find a solution. Only, it cannot involve his wife. Vor wants nothing to do with the woman he has inadvertently married. At one time, he thought he might love her, but now? How can love flourish where trust is broken? When circumstances require them to spend more time together, however, Vor’s blood is stirred in ways he doesn’t like to acknowledge. Can two lost hearts find healing and hope in one another? Or is their love already poisoned beyond recovery? AmazonKU
COURT OF RAVENS AND RUINS: A BRIDE OF MIST AND FAE NOVEL (THE SHADOW BOUND QUEEN BOOK 1) by Eliza Raine
Reyna was born a valuable slave to the Gold Court, imprisoned her whole life in a glittering palace by sadistic, greedy fae. When the palace is raided, she takes her opportunity to escape. But the raid is led by her worst nightmare. The Prince of the most feared fae of all; the Shadow Court. And he wants one thing. Her. The copper-haired, rune-marked human. Reyna doesn’t know why the Prince has kidnapped her. But when he announces her as his betrothed, she knows that she must escape before she is eternally bound to the monster behind the mask. Only, when he takes the mask off, he isn’t what she expects. He’s lethal, beautiful and exudes sin. And he needs her. Drawn into a deadly world shrouded in secrets, and desperate to keep her own hidden, Reyna must find a way out. If she doesn’t, she risks more than just death. She risks giving everything to her intoxicating captor. AmazonKU
SNAPPED STRINGS (TEARS OF THE SIREN BOOK 4) by
I was going to give him a performance he’d never forget. With our plans set to travel to the Demonic realm, my thoughts turn to the torture I endured while imprisoned in Broken House, and I find myself fearing that the experience will be a trip down nightmare lane. What I find instead is a complex, beautiful realm that in a matter of days draws out of me a determination and strength to defend it. To fight for it. To fight for my family, the freedom I finally have, and the destruction of the man tainting the entire realm: Mr. Black. With my bonded at my side, I’m finding that I not only have the strength to heal but to fight for what I want…even if it means combating the creatures that plan on consuming our universe. First things first though—It was time to break Broken House. AmazonKU
CRYSTAL CLEAR by Kris T Bethke
Justin Trews lucked out when he found Cole Demauro and the coven he’s joined. He’s still working through his trauma, but he now knows what it’s like to be supported and cared for. His magic is thriving, and so is he. And of course, dating Cole has proven to be the best part. The past three months have been the happiest of his life. When the veil is the thinnest, Justin experiences Samhain as it is meant to be. It’s a far cry from how he celebrated in the past. With the coven gathered, he participates in the ritual to honor the dead and the end of the harvest season. His magic is full and so is his heart. But when Justin’s past rears it’s ugly head, he’s faced with dealing with his family. Old hurts run deep and insecurities resurface. Its hard not to feel like a burden and an imposition. With his coven behind him, and Cole’s love buoying him up, Justin finds the strength not only to confront his family but to rely on his coven for help. And when the dust settles, Justin has taken great strides toward healing. Now Justin needs to show Cole just how much he loves him.
THE REBEL GUARDIAN (OUTLAW: A THIEVES SERIES BOOK 2) by Lexi Blake
After fighting her way across another plane of existence and facing off against ancient witches, there should be nothing more satisfying than coming home. Unfortunately, Kelsey Atwood had a different experience. The world she returned to has changed. Twelve years have passed, and they’ve been twelve hard years for the friends and family she never meant to leave behind. The little boy she adopted is now a grown man. The husbands she longed to see are scattered and on different sides of a war for control of the supernatural world. Her most trusted friend is now the leather-clad minion of the enemy, Myrddin. Dealing with the wreckage of her personal life will have to wait, though, because the only chance at a hopeful future is deciphering an obscure prophecy, and she means to solve it. This quest will take her crew to a nest of primal vampires and the fierce world known as The Under. Filled with fantastic creatures and wonders she never imagined she would see, this new discovery leads her to something she is all too familiar with—a murder to solve and a killer to catch. Trying to reconnect with her husbands and her son is already challenging enough, but as she begins piecing together the story behind the crime, it becomes clear that this mystery may tear down The Under and everyone who calls it home. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CHRISTMAS WOLF SURPRISE (RED WOLF BOOK THREE) by Terry Spear
Red wolf shifter Maverick Wilding is preoccupied with managing the Christmas activities that make the reindeer at his ranch so popular during the holidays, until a run-in with werewolf hunters causes the worst sort of trouble for his kind. Gina Hutton is out on a Bigfoot adventure in the forest with her brother James when she is suddenly immersed in an adventure far more dangerous and surprising than she ever could have imagined. When she falls head over heels she is torn between the new world of wolves she is discovering and the world she must leave behind.
REJECT (DEMONS OF DARKHAVEN INSTITUTE BOOK ONE) by Jarica James
Don’t trust the stone statues… At least that’s what the voices said. Harlow Devoe has spent her entire life thinking the voices in her head made her an abomination. Her grandmother ensured that she knew she’d never amount to anything more than the reject she’d become. Until she winds up in Darkhaven Institute, a place for people like her. Each diagnosis makes the residents of Darkhaven unique. However, something about the gothic institute is wrong. Very wrong. Maybe some of Harlow’s hallucinations aren’t just products of her mind, but something otherworldly. Now she finds herself wrapped in a world of demons, gargoyles, and the patients they’ve taken advantage of. She knows the truth, yet is powerless to do anything about it. When one of her darkest nightmares comes to life she’s forced to fight between her inner demons and the demons who will do anything to escape the institute that keeps them locked away. Which side of this war can Harlow trust as the world she thought she knew crumbles around her? And what happens if she chooses wrong? AmazonKU
TERRENE (IMMORTAL COVEN BOOK 5) by Amara Rae
Cassandra – I’m weak, useless to my coven… but with so many enemies hunting us, that has to change. Even our own kind wants us eliminated because our mothers mated with other immortals. As the only coven of hybrids, we have to work twice as hard to survive the prejudice of our kind. But things can always get worse. The Elder Council of witches is holding June, our true ruler, captive. I’ve found a way to save her… but my coven isn’t happy about it. They want to protect me, but if I don’t make a bargain with the demon, Raziel, none of us will survive the coming war. All I have to do is give him… me. Raziel – The demon queen tasked me with opening the rift between the realms of Inferna and Earth. I will not fail. And I must deceive my mate to succeed. She was forged in beauty and pain, her very existence testing my loyalty. But I cannot forsake my task, not even for the female who has come to own my soul. For I am the Prince of Deception, and the sweet witch will learn it soon enough. Amazon KU
HALLOWEEN HUNT by Riley Onyx
Andrea – Ever since I turned twenty-one weird things have been happening. I’m cursed, that’s the only explanation. Maybe the fact I haven’t had a boyfriend in exactly thirteen months is the reason for this trouble. I’m going to break my dry spell at the biggest Halloween party in town. I know who I want the moment I see the big guy dressed as a troll warrior. Kov – One night is all I have to hunt fairy halflings before their magic messes up the mortal world. It’s Halloween, my favorite night for hunting, as every human is dressed as a monster which means I don’t need to use a glamour. At one of the human parties, I find a halfling, but I’m not the only one who wants her. A vampire is closing in and I’m going to have to fight my way out of the party. I never expected Andrea to fight at my side. Now she’s there, I don’t to let her go. A Monstrous Mistake – On Halloween night, the lines between fantasy and reality are blurred and the monsters have come out to play. Meanwhile, our human leading ladies are ready to celebrate the holiday in style – with some hot men in costumes. The only problem? They haven’t yet noticed that the fur and fangs on their sexy men are entirely real. Will mistaken identity lead to love, or have these women made a monstrous mistake? This book is part of a multi-author collaboration celebrating the spirit of Halloween and monster romance. AmazonKU
GHOSTLY TOUCHES (BROKEN VOWS BOOK ONE) by Salem Cross
VS Note: From SEPT 30
They came to me in the dead of night. I should be used to ghosts, I’m a necromancer after all. But the three men who show up at my house aren’t the spiritual beings I’m used to. These Ghosts are part of a brotherhood so secret that they were thought to be a myth. When they ask for my help, I leap at the opportunity to aid these warriors. But none of us expected my help to come with a price tag. Now our souls are bound to one another and unfortunately, being this close to each other secrets are starting to slip out. I can’t afford to have anyone know who, or what, I really am, but with a curse hanging over our heads and with someone suddenly after us we’ll have to stick close if we want to survive. With the Ghosts looking out for me, I should be safe… right? AmazonKU
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Thanks, Veronica! I’ve been reading your list for a while, and it was really great to see Stealing Ares on here!