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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GRUMPY ALIEN SANTA (ASEMSA BOOK 1) by Liz Paffel
He’s a proud, battle-hardened, silver-fox Majaki warrior who can finally retire and take a mate of his own. Darex spent his youth protecting his people by fighting in more wars than he can count. He’s retired to Asemsa, the planet where mature Majaki fighters live the rest of their lives in peace… and claim mates. He can’t claim the red haired Earth scientist unless he agrees to her deal. She needs him to be Santa Claus. He will say, “ho, ho, ho” and hand out gifts to the humans if it makes her happy.
And when it’s comes time to give her a gift, he’ll show her what it means to be really satisfied. AmazonKU
WHEN SHE’S MERRY: A RISDAVERSE NOVELLA by Ruby Dixon
Homesteading on the remote farm planet Risda III can be lonely. So when I notice that my neighbor isn’t doing so well, I ask for help to give her a Christmas celebration to brighten her spirits. Unfortunately, the person helping me is Sinath, the most infuriating male alien ever. He’s got a weird sense of humor. He doesn’t know what a Christmas tree is. He even tried to exterminate my pet rodent. And he keeps staring at my mouth and yet refuses to kiss me. The nerve. But Sinath is easy to be around, corny jokes and all. He knows just what my friend is going through. And he’s a surprisingly good snuggler. This is either going to be a complete disaster…or the merriest holiday ever. AmazonKU
ALIEN ON FIRE (BOUND BY FIRE BOOK 1) by January Bell
I can’t stand him, but pretending to be the alien king’s mate is my best shot at getting home. I’ve despised his species ever since they invaded Earth. Being abducted by the Roth to make babies? That was the hate cherry on top. Nydo might have saved me from a terrible fate, but there’s no way I’m falling for his “you’re my fated mate” schtick. Ugh. Except… he claims he needs a mate —me— to secure his place as the Roth King and help overthrow our mutual enemy. Apparently, I’m proof the Roth can mate other species, a fact he plans to use to overthrow the Roth tyranny. As for me? He promises he’ll return me and my friends to Earth once he’s secured his position as King. Besides, I need someone to scratch a, well, a very specific itch, thanks to the ridiculous meds my abductors pumped me full of. Might as well make use of a willing partner. I’ll let him dress me up like his doll in Roth clothes and makeup, I’ll let him into my bed, but there’s no way I’ll let him convince me to stay once our deal is up… even if there is more to the muscle-bound, fire-powered king than I thought. AmazonKU
A KISS OF FROST (HORNED HOLIDAYS) by Honey Phillips
When Katerina is faced with an unwanted marriage, she takes her younger sister and runs, only to discover a small band of misfits hiding in some ancient ruins. Their fight for survival grows even harder as the holidays approach – until a massive horned warrior appears in their camp. Subcommander Jackasarian D’Frostulen never seems to get things right. Stowing away on his leader’s ship – and crashing on the backwater planet of K.R.S. Three – is his worst mistake yet. Knowing that his career, and possibly his life, are over, he runs. He finds an unlikely place with an enchanting female and her band of orphans. For the first time in his life he’s both wanted and needed. When unexpected difficulties arise, will he fight for the woman and children he’s come to love – or will he run again? AmazonKU
ALIEN FROM NOWHERE (DEVIANT WARRIORS OF KAR’KAL BOOK ONE) by Gemma Voss
When plundering a ship in uncharted territory, abide by one rule: Finders. Keepers.
Niko was looking for loot when he found his fated mate. The only problem is that she wants nothing to do with him. To convince reluctant Raina that she belongs at his side, Niko will buy her time with a promise to rescue more of her kind. But as he calls in some favors, this pirate will be forced to face the ‘family’ he had vowed to leave behind him. AmazonKU
AUGLAND by Erin Carrougher
VS Note: Sounds intriguing so I put it on my TBR. Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Augland 54 is the Pacific Northwest’s most extravagant theme park. Those with Suits choose the body they want and live the life of their dreams…and those without Suits work for the Artificial Existence Center, or AEC. As long as the workers keep their heads down, Augland provides food and shelter from the post-war world outside its domed walls. When Ashton is sent to the new Land of Legends park, she discovers that Augland is keeping secrets—inside and outside of its walls—and they’re more violent than she ever expected. So she decides to fight back. After all, if Augland is going to make her dress up as a red-headed warrior princess, then she’s more than willing to become one. In a corporation-ruled world inhabited by the augmented bodies of the wealthy, securely cut off from the rest in life-extending pods, Ashton exposes the sham of corporate success and refuses to remain a cog in the machine. The only thing that matters now is freedom.
DEVIL IN MY ARMS by Athena Storm
On a frontier colony, I saved her life…Now who is going to save her from me? I felt her curves press against my body as I held her. Saving her life just minutes after she arrived at the New Verdan colony. She was beautiful. A soft human beauty – fragile yet strong. I was the rough alien warrior – a soldier with no war. Until I met Olivia. Now my life had meaning. I had a purpose. A love to die for. Even more…a cause to live for. I now had…I love to fight for. Amazon KU
WHERE IT RAINS IN COLOR by Denise Crittenden
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Lileala has just been named the Rare Indigo – beauty among beauties – and is about to embrace her stardom, until something threatens to change her whole lifestyle and turn the planet of Swazembi upside down. Colonized by the descendants of Earth’s West African Dogon Tribe, the planet of Swazembi is a blazing, color-rich utopia and famous vacation center of the galaxy. No one is used to serious trouble in this idyllic, peace-loving world, least of all the Rare Indigo. But Lileala’s perfect, pampered lifestyle is about to be shattered. The unthinkable happens and her glorious midnight skin becomes infected with a mysterious disease. Where her skin should glisten like diamonds mixed with coal, instead it scabs and scars. On top of that, she starts to hear voices in her head, and everything around her becomes confusing and frightening. Lileala’s destiny, however, goes far beyond her beauty. While searching for a cure, she stumbles upon something much more valuable. A new power awakens inside her, and she realizes her whole life, and the galaxy with it, is about to change.
BELLE’S KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR (RED PLANET JUNGLE BOOK 6) by Miranda Martin
VS Note: From NOV 24.
Bahr is my happily ever after. The seven feet tall, Adonis built alien Zmaj men know the moment they set eyes on someone that they’re their one true pairing. Or that’s the way it’s supposed to work. And I’m all in. The human survivors have a simple plan to escape from the evil of the Order to a new home. Lucky for me, I get to travel with Bahr. He’s got gorgeous wings, a smexy tail, and horns I want to grab hold of. Except our simple plan hasn’t worked out to be as easy as we thought. The Order found us, capturing Bahr, me, and my two friends. The Order will kill Bahr and use my friends and I as breeding material. We’ve got to escape. If we don’t get free I’ll never get my happily ever after, so hell with this, I’m gonna live! AmazonKU
FIVE KISSES AT MIDNIGHT: A NEW YEAR’S EVE ROMANCE by Abby Crofton
VS Note: You know me and time loop romances! Pre-ordered this.
A New Year’s Eve sapphic romance novella with a sci-fi twist! Bell Sharpe is living her dream life in Hawaii. Until she gets stuck in a time loop. At midnight she relives New Year’s Eve over and over again, dealing with work and personal disasters that she can’t stop no matter how hard she tries. The only person who believes Bell is stuck in time is professional surfer Lola Winston-Jones. With a sci-fi book in one hand and a cocktail in the other Lola helps Bell in every loop as they try to figure out how Bell can escape her own personal Groundhog Day. As she gets to know Lola more, Bell is determined to break the loop and find out what her future may hold, and if Lola and her flirty smile can be a part of it. Amazon Kobo
ALIEN PIRATE’S BRIDE by Tammy Walsh
After human females are no longer capable of becoming pregnant, I enter a program to be seeded by an alien male. But when the alien guy reveals I’m his fated mate, that we’re destined to be together for all time, I’m unsure. After all, I just wanted his seed, did I really need him too? I rebel against his tyrannical rules but he’s determined to seed me, no matter the cost. And when I discover he’s tormented by inner demons and consumed by the need to control, we embark on a passionate love affair. When he touches me, I yearn for more. When he kisses me, I surrender in gratitude. When he undresses me, I ache to scream his name. And when he makes me fly, I soar higher than ever before. When he warns me to keep my distance, it only makes me want him more. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets he keeps hidden away from prying eyes. AmazonKU
SURRENDER (WARRIORS OF THE SEVEN STARS BOOK 3) by Kallista Dane
She’s been kidnapped by barbarians on an ice-cold world. Ambassador Talia Anderson lands on Gadolinium expecting to meet King Sigrun. His Viking ancestors migrated to the icy planet from Earth thousands of years ago and brought their culture and customs with them. To her horror, she arrives in the middle of an invasion. A barbarian race has taken over the capital and the city is deserted. A handsome arrogant stranger leads her to safety. but when they get separated the invaders track her down and take her prisoner. Their cruel leader decides to sell her at an interplanetary auction. He brings in alien trainers who use harsh punishment to assure that the fiery human will be properly submissive to her future master. When the handsome stranger shows up at the auction and buys her, Talia breathes a sigh of relief. Until he shows her his dominant side. His lovemaking is raw and wild, even more thrilling when she submits to his mastery. He freed her from the barbarians. But has he captured her heart? AmazonKU
AIDAN (BLUE HALO BOOK 5) by Nyssa Kathryn
VS Note: There’s a small element of genetic engineering in this series and the related series (I read some of the first series).
Cassie Webber had it all. A man who loved her, a mother and sister who were all the family she needed, and a job she adored. Until, in the blink of an eye, everything changed. Now her mother and Aidan are gone, and her sister’s in danger. Cassie’s willing to do anything to save her—including marrying her best friend and returning to a place she vowed to leave behind. She nearly succeeds in extracting Mia before everything changes yet again—and Cassie herself is the one whisked away. Following a life-changing kidnapping ordeal, former Special Forces Operator Aidan Pratt has thrown himself into the new security business he’s embarked on with his teammates. He uses his military training and a host of enhanced skills to keep people safe, all the while trying to escape the memory of Cassie, who moved on without him during his two-year absence. But the universe has other plans, and before he knows it, Aidan is hired to rescue the very woman he’s trying to forget. With Cassie back in his arms, the full extent of her peril becomes glaringly clear, and Aidan will burn down the world to keep her safe. After all, danger has never scared him…but losing Cassie a second time? Aidan can’t fathom anything more terrifying. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S SEDUCTION (THE AFTEREND OMEGAVERSE BOOK 2) by Marlowe Roy
She thought the apocalypse took everything, but in a world dominated by ruthless Alphas, there’s always more to lose. Della lived through the horrors of TheEnd. Dodging danger and violence for years, she survived with only her indominable independence to protect her. After finding a fragile peace in Morris Hill, she keeps to herself and guards her patched-up heart. But when a mysterious Alpha with a sexy twang and arrogant swagger upends her quiet existence, she must choose: submit to him, or risk losing everything… again. Haunted by the failures that destroyed his Pack, Cal wanders in self-imposed purgatory. When a chance encounter brings him to Morris Hill, he finds everything he’s longed for, including an Omega that sings to his soul. But everything is not what it seems, and when he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the settlement, he’ll have to decide: stay and prove his loyalty to his newfound family, or take his omega and run. Amazon KU
A FRACTURED INFINITY by Nathan Tavares
VS Note: No reviews/ratings on Amazon as yet but a 3.55 overall in Goodreads.
Film-maker Hayes Figueiredo is struggling to finish the documentary of his heart when handsome physicist Yusuf Hassan shows up, claiming Hayes is the key to understanding the Envisioner – a mysterious device that can predict the future. Hayes is taken to a top-secret research facility where he discovers his alternate self from an alternate universe created the Envisioner and sent it to his reality. Hayes studies footage of the other him, he discovers a self he doesn’t recognize, angry and obsessive, and footage of Yusuf… as his husband. As Hayes finds himself falling for Yusuf, he studies the parallel universe and imagines the perfect life they will live together. But their lives are inextricably linked to the other reality, and when that couple’s story ends in tragedy Hayes realises he must do anything he can to save Yusuf’s life. Because there are infinite realities, but only one Yusuf.
With the fate of countless realities and his heart in his hands, Hayes leads Yusuf on the run, tumbling through a kaleidoscope of universes trying to save it all. But even escaping into infinity, Hayes is running out of space – soon he will have to decide how much he’s willing to pay to save the love of his life. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
STRANDED WITH THE ALIEN PRINCE (BONDED MATES OF THE AEDINI) by Shona Mira
I’ve crash-landed on a deserted ice planet. Turns out I’m not alone…I’m face-to-face with a hot, green, alien prince. The missing thirteenth prince, to be exact, presumed dead for fifty years. It’s a dream come true for this deep space biologist. But he wants me off this planet. Now. To complicate things, years of isolation has him more sensitive to my pheromones, sparking a powerful, involuntary urge to mate. The longer we’re around each other, the stronger a burning arousal grows deep within my… heart. But there’s no time for me to study his fine alien anatomy up close. Because we’re racing against the clock to repair my broken shuttle. To escape the dark entity lurking in the shadows that wants us dead. AmazonKU
MATED TO THE MANTICORE (MANTICORES OF PROTHEKA BOOK 1) by Celeste King
Strong, muscled, commanding…and furry. It’s time the world met my manticore mate. Dehydrated and nearly dead, I landed on the island of a forgotten race. Feline beasts who looked at me with suspicious eye. They were going to kill me. Until Rikran saved me. He welcomed me to his island. He healed my wounds. And tended to the pain I was running away from. But his people continue to hate me. They see in me what they seek to avoid and they force Rikran to choose. His heart. Or his race. Our worlds will collide. They will seek to destroy our love. But we will survive. Because anyone who says a manticore’s bark is worse than his bite……has never had a mate like mine. AmazonKU
WRECKED BY HER ORC WARRIOR (WARRIORS OF THE BURNING SUN CLAN BOOK 9) by Celeste King
As a human woman, I’m nothing more than a token for trade. Until I met Roz. When I’m ripped from my cell, I know what’s coming. I’m being sold. And I cannot imagine my new orc master being any better. But then he tells me something that must be a lie. Roz comes from a clan that doesn’t own humans. And now, I am free. He brings me to the Burning Sun clan, where human women walk around without chains. And just when I start to feel safe…I find out he’s leaving. I’ve fallen for this orc. And I might have lost the chance to tell him. Too late, I realize I have a way to repay him. Because I have a rare item that he’s never been able to find in his years as a merchant. An invaluable treasure that he’s been searching for. My heart. If only he’ll come back to claim it. AmazonKU
KYRZON’S CRUSH (KYRZON ISLAND TRIBE BOOK 2) by Luna Voss
I have never felt possessive like this before. Ever since my clan of warriors joined with a group of crash-landed human women, the air has been thick with tension. The humans are so much smaller than us, so delicate, so beautiful. Every Kyrzon wishes to have one as a mate. But one of these small creatures is precious to me. She is brave and loyal, and when we speak together, I feel fuzzy inside. I want her to be mine, and mine alone. I wish to protect her. To claim her. To share my tent with her, and spend every day proving what she means to me. All my life, women have been scarce. Now I share an island with 20 of them, and yet I only have eyes for one. AmazonKU
SAFFRON by P L Parker
The alien invasion has left humanity teetering on the brink of total annihilation. The survivors need an edge, and fierce huntress Saffron sets out to make that happen. Smart, fast, strong, with razor keen senses, all Saff really cares about is wiping the invaders from the face of planet Earth. But life has a way of changing and when the hunter, Gabe, tracks her to the underground fortress, her world takes on new meaning. AmazonKU
CAVEMAN ALIEN’S PRIZE (CAVEMAN ALIENS BOOK 16) by Calista Skye
Jinx – Nobody said being abducted by aliens and dumped on a dinosaur planet would be fun. But we five Earth girls are surviving so far, squeezed between two rival tribes of fierce cavemen. Now the two chiefs are about to offer me as a prize to a stranger, a wild caveman who can barely speak, but who wrestles with huge dinosaurs and sometimes wins. And who is just called “infant-killer”. He has a crazy look in his sky-blue eyes, and his badly scarred face and unkempt hair fill me with horror and pity. But he really wants me. And judging from the twitching bulge under his loincloth, his plans for me are really specific. He can try. My hands may be trembling, but one of them is clutching a rusty little knife. And I know exactly where to ram it for the most convincing effect… Cronk’ax – I’m astonished to see a woman on Xren. The legendary Woman, here! It stuns me so much it nearly kills me on the spot. Her tribes are offering her as a prize. I can barely believe my luck. She’s so small and soft-looking! And I like that she has a defiant look in her big eyes, as if she’ll put up a fight. I laugh at her adorable defiance. I subdue creatures ten times her size on a daily basis. But if she wants to get physical, I’m absolutely fine with that. I think it will surprise her just how physical I can get. AmazonKU
LAST SCION OF RA by K Aten
Eighteen years after the Chromodec Uprising in Children of the Stars, the world is a very different place. Kaelen Ra-Evon lands on Earth, a planet where aliens exist and refugees are fast-tracked to citizenship in many countries. Her tale encompasses the age-old notions of loss, love, and found family. Kaelen tries to navigate her new life on Earth, as well as a romance with genius CEO, Lea Lockheed-Tuck, all while honoring her family’s legacy as the last of her house. She’s wary of the Chromodec Office of Restraint and Protection, a US agency tasked with policing people of power regardless of their race or planet of origin. In an attempt to protect the woman she loves, Kaelen becomes a vigilante: Scion. She won’t let laws or the CORP stop her from doing what’s right. Amazon Kobo
CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN RAIDER (TUROCHS OF EARTH BOOK 1) by Reba Max
Life really is a cruel b*tch. I survived an alien invasion, hiding with my friends in a restaurant freezer, while UFO’s scoured the city, snatching up humans left and right. But as soon as I step outside, a giant, alien male pounces on me and claims me as his mate. He’s got horns, and hooves, and no matter what I say, he’s not letting me go. All I wanted to do was get out of the freaking freezer.
OFFERING: CAPTIVES OF KAZIR BOOK TWO by Sophie Kisker
Addy: I’ve been sold to an alien so that the last humans in the galaxy can have a home.
I should probably be upset, but living in an alien city sounds much more exciting than scraping out an existence in the wilderness of a new planet. But learning to be obedient to Nikos is turning out to be difficult, humiliating, and painful. Nikos: I’ve loved before, and it only brought pain. But this small, disobedient human stirs up dark desires that force me to confront my past. There’s a conspiracy to erase humans from the galaxy that reaches from the deepest caves on Kazir to the highest floors of the government. It started a hundred solars ago, but now they’re focused on my human. I will protect her, no matter who stands in my way. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
OMEGA’S CHOOSING (AN ALPHA ISLAND SERIES) by Evie Burks
Adelyn has known from a young age that she would have to follow the guidelines laid out by the government… but dreaming about alphas and seeing them in real life are two very different things. In real life they’re hard, dangerous, and only interested in one thing, her. Claiming her. Breeding her. Making her theirs. She’s seen what happens to omegas who disobey the rules. She’s not going to be one of them. Bash, a hardened alpha construction worker, has been skipped over for years, so he’s skeptical when he’s chosen by Adelyn, but it’s not pity that he sees in her eyes. No, it’s desire. Sharing her will be a monstrous task, but this alpha is all in. He won’t let his one chance to get off this island slip away. Rhylon, a new alpha, doesn’t know what to expect when he arrives at Alpha Island. It certainly wasn’t making eyes at a cute omega on the transport or being chosen by said omega. With danger lurking just around the corner, these two alphas must fight their instincts and work together to protect their omega at all costs. Will they manage to do the impossible and save her, or will they lose her and their chance at happiness forever?
BACKWATER QUEEN (CHERISHED GALAXY BOOK 3) by Cady Austin
Life is no fairytale in the Cherished Galaxy, but I still ended up a queen. No, literally. A wicked king’s deathbed curse places the planet Eralis’ crown on my head. Now I have to fulfill the dead king’s terms or face my execution — including finding four husbands on a planet that treats females like second-class citizens. I’m a simple travel nurse with a penchant for good beer, hot one night stands, and a large helping of commitment phobia. The beer is crap on this backwater planet, but the aliens are fire, and it’s impossible to keep my hands to myself… except I don’t want to run afoul of the misogynistic laws on this dying planet which might chain me down to a creep. For this reason alone, I can’t wait to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
ANDROIDS AND ALIENS: COLLECTED STORIES by J Scott Coatsworth
VS Note: Not romance per se but an LGBTQ+ release of note. I infer most of these stories are re-releases as the author notes this is the first publication for three of them
Androids & Aliens is Scott’s third short story collection – eight sci fi and sci-fantasy shorts that run the gamut from cyborgs to (comedic) alien invasions: Rise: The rise in sea levels caused by climate change swallowed Venice beneath the lagoon half a century ago. But what if we could bring it back? Ping: I was a real estate agent by day, and a museum curator in the evening at a sci-fi museum. What I saw one night changed everything. What the Rain Brings: Miriam struggles to make a living in post-climate-change Vancouver. But her friend Catalina has it even worse in the Arizona desert. So Miri hatches a plan…(more story details on ebook seller’s page…) Amazon Apple Books Kobo
MATE CONVINCED: ALIEN FATED MATES FOR AJNARA WARRIORS BOOK SIX by Pearl Tate
Should an Ajnara alien warrior ignore his orders to protect and rescue a human female from certain death? Sarah’s trapped her mother in a padded room of the Hospital where they’re studying the ZAC infection. After finding her zombie-like and thrashing around the lab, she’s hidden the infectious disease expert away from the other doctor’s, determined to find a cure. She refuses to accept losing her after the painful deaths of her father and husband she’s still grieving. Unfortunately, her mother is discovered by a roaming Ajnara Warrior, and he gives her a time limit, saying he has to report the Wen infected doctor. Working with her mother’s lab partner, they scramble to find answers while she ignores the uncomfortable attraction to the alien warrior. But an unexpected abduction throws her into…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
CRAVED BY HER ALIEN WARRIOR (FATED MATES OF THE ZEUREXIAN WARRIORS BOOK 3) by Saffron Night
VS Note: From NOV 28. Listed in Erotica.
Adventurous and driven, there is nothing that would stop Dr. Janet Woods from going after what she wants in life. After pushing through countless barriers and finding her dream job in a highly competitive medical field, she has learned that nothing comes easy and that fighting for what she wants and believes in takes hard work, courage and sheer will. Being kidnapped by alien slavers hoping to experiment on her along with the group of women she is with, was not part of her plan. But when they are rescued by the most powerful alien warriors in the galaxy and taken to their home planet, she volunteers to work in the medical hub, only to find herself fighting against the hardest test of all; her attraction towards a broody, hulking, golden tattooed alien with eyes the color of molten steel. Ignoring him would be hard to do, especially when his dark gaze watches her every move during the day, with his hard muscular body tormenting her in her lust filled dreams at night…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
I LOVED A MERMAN: LOVE IS ALIEN BOOK ONE by Tiffany Vance
Just when Claire Sutton put her dumpster fire history of romance life behind her, a mysterious man washes onto her deck in a hurricane. He’s incredibly handsome, seemingly carved of muscle, and has absolutely no idea who he is or where he’s from. Together they’ll fight the elements, drink their way through the storm, learn a lot about each other, and maybe fall in love. Of course they’ll fall in love!
It’s that kind of book! So grab your favorite glass of wine and cozy up with Claire as she helps the literal man of dreams come to realize who he is in a hilarious romantic comedy for the ages. AmazonKU
ALIEN PIRATE’S NANNY (MISTRESS OF TREASURES BOOK ONE) by Harlyn Moxie
He was seeking riches…And found what would become his greatest treasure. When Sebrian and his rag-tag crew of misfits accidentally inherit a baby princess, he’s quite sure her ransom will fund his retirement from piracy…But it quickly becomes apparent that none of them know how to care for a human baby, and that they’ll be the ones paying a hefty price if they break a royal one. What they need… is a nanny. And what does any good pirate captain do when he needs something? He steals it. Seb soon learns that abducting Samara is both the best and worst thing he could possibly have done when he falls head over space-boots for both the child and her sweet but spirited, traumatized minder. Not surprisingly… kidnapping a woman and forcing her to face her demons isn’t the fastest way to earn her trust or win her heart, but Seb’s hopeful he can prove to Samara that he’ll do everything in his power to ensure her comfort and safety…Because it’s quite clear to everyone aboard that even if Samara doesn’t want a big, blue, baby-wielding pirate in her life, she needs one. AmazonKU
DREAMING OF AN EARTH CHRISTMAS: A SONS OF KULKULCAN HOLIDAY ENSEMBLE NOVELLA by R L Olvitt
It’s Christmastime in Verkissat, and seven Xithilene males are about to set out to prove to their mates that they can have a perfect Earth Christmas—even if they’re lightyears away from home. When Kat Davis and Prince V’esthiss decide to invite several human-Xithilene couples to the palace to celebrate the holiday season, they’re hoping to share treasured traditions and companionship with their friends. Kat may have sent the invitation to the party, but High Priest Sseith of Ka’alaniss has taken it upon himself to work with all of the other Xithilene men to ensure that this Christmas surpasses all those that came before it…as might be expected, there are a few hiccups along the way to Christmas day. Join your favorite Sons of Kukulcán characters as they navigate life between two cultures. Expect a grumpy Santa, a surprise guest from the jungles of Lisseethi, and couples who are just as deliriously in love with one another now as they were at the beginning of their stories. AmazonKU
KEPLER 186F by Rachel Ford
VS Note: Sounds good! Put it on my TBR. Not listed as a romance but the cover indicates the possibility of romantic elements.
The Genesis mission promised a new start on Kepler-186f. A new start for Captain Nikkole Johnson, and a new start for humanity. An elite soldier recruited to protect settlers on the new world, Johnson wakes from cryosleep to find that the mission went sideways thousands of years ago. Most of the original crew has vanished. Those who remain know no more than she. Strange voices whisper in the trees and on the winds. Monsters attack in the night to carry off the survivors. To save what’s left of the mission, Johnson must discover what happened in the first place. Before the ghosts of the past erase any chance of a future. Amazon Kobo
I DATED AN EVIL TWIN by Viola Grace
Being an escort to a mysterious stranger was fine until her arch-enemy put a price on her beauty and destroyed it. Trapped in a skin marked by violence, she either has to give up or get up. Heraina worked in the Z-Corp marketing department. When the scientists had an idea, it was up to her team to package it and make it saleable… and irresistible. In her off hours she keeps busy by joining the ranks of the Blind Date Corporation. Her time at the corporation went well, and she had one patron in particular who seemed to enjoy her company. What she didn’t know was that others knew of his obsession and decided to make an example of her. Waking up in hospital with wounds that couldn’t heal, she fought for the recovery she could achieve. By the time treatment resumed, she had switched careers, changed her personal style, and nursed the rage inside her. Her patron found a very different woman, and he liked it. He understood rage. Amazon
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VS Note: Today’s Backlist Hilite is DARIK for no particular reason except I really like him and in his story I kind of paid tribute to the old Puppet Masters (the 1951 version by Robert A Heinlein, as well as the movie version) and ‘Alien’…and his fated mate teaches him strip poker along the way…
DARIK (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 4
Nicolle James is far from her home in the human Sectors, kidnapped by alien scientists to be the subject of horrifying experiments. Her only hope might be a mysterious soldier she’d glimpsed outside the laboratory fence. She’d managed to sneak a few words of conversation with him when her captors weren’t watching but now the aliens were taking her inside the lab to begin the experiments.
Darik, a warrior of the genetically engineered Badari pack, is on a solo recon mission to check out a mysterious new lab high in the mountains. His orders are strict – do not engage. But when he has a chance meeting with the woman who might be his mate, he vows not to abandon her, orders or no orders.
Can he get inside an underground lab, find Nicolle and rescue her without getting captured himself? And when he learns the lab’s deadly secrets, can he get word to his pack about the new dangers?
Because the ruthless alien scientist running the experiments wants to get her hands on him too and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
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ROGUE UNLOVED (FERAL PACK BOOK 4) by Eve Langlais
Rogues aren’t supposed to fall in love. Lochlan’s been lying low for a while and would have remained hidden forever if Luna hadn’t come along. The woman is trouble, and this cynical wolf knows he should walk away. Whatever crisis she’s dealing with isn’t his problem. However, he can’t abandon his mate. Yup. His freaking mate. So much for thinking he’d die grumpy and alone. Despite not being crazy about the idea, he can’t ignore her—or the danger stalking her. A threat that might extend to all of Werekind. Like hell. Whoever is responsible better run far and fast, because this rogue won’t hesitate to kill for the ones he loves.
A WARRIOR FOR CHRISTMAS by Donna Grant
VS Note: Ebook seller’s page description calls this book a ‘novella’ yet in another spot refers to 16 all new short stories being included in the book so…
Now, with the past evil behind them and things quieter than they remember in ages, they can celebrate the holidays—and each other—with tradition, love, and fun. Just days away from the winter solstice, Christmas, and Boxing Day, the Warriors and Druids of MacLeod castle come together once more to give thanks for the family they’ve made and the hardships they’ve overcome. But returning brings back so many memories, and each couple in residence finds themselves lost in reminiscences—and one another. Tonight is about each other. Tomorrow, they will honor the ties they have forged and the life they have built as a group, putting the past behind them and looking to the future. No matter what it holds.
PEARL SKY (ELEMENTAL LEGACY BOOK 8) by Elizabeth Hunter
It was a friendly visit until a priceless artifact was stolen. Now Ben and Tenzin are up to their necks in secrets that can kill. It’s not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path. A valuable seal has gone missing, and the artifact was a gift from an ancient vampire who just happens to be heading to Penglai for a long-overdue formal visit. The Elders of Penglai may have asked Ben and Tenzin’s assistance to find the lost treasure, but that doesn’t mean that eight ancient vampires, their immortal children, and all the humans who serve them will suddenly become open books. Penglai Island is secret for a reason, and the heart of that reason may just reveal the motive behind the theft. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WISH UPON A STAR (THE DEVIL YOU KNOW BOOK 4) by Christine Pope
When her dream unravels, he’ll give what’s left of his powers to keep it together. After God hung the “closed” sign on Hell’s gates, ex-demon Belial got a new name and a new job description — Bill Lisle, high-end SoCal contractor. Thanks to a beachfront home thrown into the bargain, he can’t lie. Topside life definitely doesn’t suck. With a challenging reno in his rearview mirror, Bill’s looking forward to kicking back with a beer and some holiday bowl games. But an emergency call to pick up another contractor’s dropped project — and his new, drop-dead gorgeous client — has Bill suspecting God’s pulling a few chalk strings. After all, the old man’s been dropping hints it’s time to settle down. Callie Donaldson’s fill-in contractor is the answer to her prayers, but did he have to be this hot? With a fashion design company to run and her eleven-year-old daughter to raise, dating isn’t even on her radar. Instead, getting her house ready for the party to launch her new line in time for Christmas is her number-one priority. But when it comes to timing, God has it all figured out. Even when it appears the only presents waiting under Callie’s tree are broken dreams, a broken career…and maybe a broken heart. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ANASTASIA by Sophie Lark
Anastasia is the princess no one needs: the fourth daughter born to an emperor without a son, and the only royal lacking a magical gift. Until she collides with a young Cossack rebel, changing both their lives forever. Damien is taken from everything he knows and raised as a ward of the Romanovs. Anastasia develops a strange kind of magic shared only by the Black Monk Rasputin. While her power grows in secret, boosted by forbidden contact with Damien, Anastasia makes a mistake with terrible consequences. Fate grants her a single chance to set it right… but saving what she lost may cost everything she loves. AmazonKU
A FIRE ENDLESS: A NOVEL (ELEMENTS OF CADENCE BOOK 2) by Rebecca Ross
East and West. Humans and Spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself and its residents in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everyone and everything in his path off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over human and spirit alike. In the East, a sickness is spreading through the orchards, affecting the people of the Tamerlaine clan. As their healer, Sidra desperately searches for a cure while her husband Torin, the clan’s new leader, attempts to draw answers from the spirits. But humans were never meant to walk for long amongst the elementals, and the deeper he strays into their realm, the further lost he and the clan become. In the West, Adaira finds it hard to adjust to the more brutal way of life that the Breccans embrace. Both the clan and the spirits suffer beneath Bane’s command, whose growing power can be felt in every gust of wind. With the island falling further out of balance, Jack decides to take up his harp and cross the clan line, to not only reunite with Adaira but to unravel a sinister mystery that would grant him the knowledge to defeat Bane and restore peace to the isle. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a price, and the sacrifice required this time may just be the ultimate one.Torin, and Sidra can bear to pay.
THIS CURSED CROWN (THESE FEATHERED FLAMES BOOK 2) by Alexandra Overy
Awakening to find herself trapped in a strange tower, Izaveta knows she must find her way back to the Tóurensi palace and claim the throne. But even with an unexpected ally’s help, she worries she might not be able to get news of her survival to her sister and escape this frozen land. Back at home, Asya enlists Nikov’s help to prove Izaveta is still alive, even as she finds herself forced to navigate the political world she always sought to avoid to save her queendom, her loved ones, and herself. But as the sisters work independently to reunite, a dangerous force lies in wait, trying to regain power in order to overthrow the monarchy. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE SHATTERED CITY (THE LAST MAGICIAN BOOK 4) by Lisa Maxwell
Unite the Stones – Free the City – Remake the World – Once, Esta believed that she could change the fate of magic. She traveled to the past and stopped the Magician from destroying a mystical book that held the key to freeing her people from the Brink, an energy barrier that traps all Mageus who cross it. But the Book was more than she bargained for. So was the Magician she was tasked to steal it from. Hunted by an ancient evil, Esta and Harte have raced through time and across a continent to track down the powerful artifacts they need to bind the Book’s devastating power. They’ve lost family, betrayed friends, and done what they’d both vowed never to do: fallen in love with the one person who could truly destroy them. Now, with only one artifact left, their search has brought them back to New York, the city where it all began. But nothing in Manhattan is as they left it. Their friends have scattered, their enemies have grown more powerful, and as the deadly Brink beckons, their time is running out. If they can’t find a way to end the threat they’ve created, then the very heart of magic will die—and it will take the world down with it. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
WITCHA GONNA DO? by Avery Flynn
Could it possibly get any worse than having absolutely no magical abilities when you’re a member of the most powerful family of witches ever? It used to be that I’d say no, but then I keep getting set up on dates with Gil Connolly whose hotness is only matched by his ego. Seriously. I can’t stand him. Even if I also can’t stop thinking about him (specifically kissing him) but we’re going to pretend I never told you that part. So yeah, my life isn’t the greatest right now, but then it goes straight to the absolute worst hell when I accidentally make my sister’s spell glitch and curse my whole family. And the only person who can help non-magical me break the spell? You guessed it. Gil the super hot jerk. Now we have to work together to save my family and outmaneuver some evil-minded nefarious forces bent on world domination. Oh yeah, and we have to do all that while fighting against the attraction building between us because I may not be magical, but what’s happening between Gil and I sure feels like it. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE IVORY TOMB (ROOKS AND RUIN BOOK 3) by Melissa Caruso
The Dark Days have returned. The Demon of Carnage mercilessly cuts through villagers and armies. The Demon of Corruption rots the land. The Serene Empire and the Witch Lords race towards war. And in the middle of it all stands Rxyander, the Warden of Gloamingard. Burdened by conflicting loyalties and guilt, Ryx searches desperately for a way to defeat the demons before the world she loves is completely destroyed. To find answers, she’ll have to return to where it all started…the black tower at the heart of Gloamingard. By blood the Door was opened and only by blood will the Dark Days end.
AT THE FEET OF THE SUN (LAYS OF THE HEARTH-FIRE BOOK 2) by Victoria Goddard
Cliopher Mdang has been appointed Viceroy of Zunidh by his beloved Radiancy, the Last Emperor, who has now left him behind in the Palace to safeguard the world during his absence on a quest to find an appropriately magical heir. When he returns, he will abdicate, and Cliopher will at last retire, satisfied with having achieved most of his life’s political goals–even if his long-suppressed personal dreams are starting to bubble up. (Surely he used to have hobbies besides running the government?) All he has to do is wait patiently for his lord’s return… until adventure quite literally hits him from behind, and what was once safely hypothetical becomes intensely real. Cliopher has always followed the stars of his chosen course: the epic oral histories of his people, the poetry of the rebel poet Fitzroy Angursell, decades of devotion and service to his Radiancy… They were enough to change the world. But are they enough to guide Cliopher home? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BLACK QUEEN (FAIRY MAFIA BOOK 6) by Serenity Snow
Ready to get back to business as usual, Jorja doesn’t see the gathering storm despite a staged attack on her by her supposed new allies the Elemental Coalition. However, once the dust clears, Jorja is on alert and the coup goes into full swing. To defeat the fairies led by an old enemy, Jorja knows she’ll have to become the goblin to protect her family. She’ll strengthen a growing alliance and build a bridge into a new fairy community to increase her power. As Jorja faces off against the enemy, her relationship with Jena becomes stronger. However, the ever-bold attacks against Jena will turn Jorja into the Black Queen, and she’ll leave no enemy standing. Amazon Kobo
WEAVE: RAPUNZEL RETOLD (ROMANCE A MEDIEVAL FAIRYTALE BOOK 25) by Demelza Carlton
A stolen child. A knight in search of salvation. Only one can weave a new destiny. Once upon a time…raised in the royal court, Isaac spent years training as a knight and waiting for the opportunity to win back the Rumpelstiltskin lands after his father lost them by betraying the King. Finally, the Queen gives him his chance – all he has to do is find the lost princess, her firstborn, taken by a witch twenty years ago. Only to discover that he’s inherited his father’s curse, and his days are numbered. For as long as she can remember, Rapunzel has lived in the tower, weaving spells for the witch who claims to be her fairy godmother. But the older she gets, and the more she learns about the world outside, the more she suspects her godmother is keeping secrets – not just about her, but a plot that could change the balance of power in the world as they know it. Can Isaac and Rapunzel break the curse, save the world and find their happily ever after?
FILTHY BRUTE (JUNKYARD SHIFTERS BOOK 9) by Liza Street
Ariana has one thing on her mind as she drives out of Sierraville: escape her cheating groom and ditch her wedding finery. Unfortunately, she drives herself straight into a paranormal nightmare—a prison full of monstrous men with monstrous appetites. Grizzly shifter Weston doesn’t care about ever finding a mate. The Junkyard isn’t so bad. He works out his aggression by fighting with the other guys, and otherwise it’s quiet and everyone leaves him alone. But when Ariana shows up, everything changes. She’s in distress, and he has no choice but to protect her. Worse, his inner grizzly insists she’s his fated mate. Too bad she’s also his best friend’s ex.
ASH BELIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE by Kim Fielding
VS Note: She’s an autobuy for me. Pre-ordered this.
Asher Kaufman could use a miracle. But first he’ll have to believe they exist. Ash is single, strapped for cash, and burned out from his work at a nonprofit. Everyone else’s holiday spirit leaves him feeling like he’s in the wrong movie. Then strange, thoughtful gifts begin appearing outside his door: a rustic basket filled with pinecones and acorns, and a beautiful handmade scarf in Hannukah colors. But the most wonderful gift of all comes when he meets Clay, his secret admirer, a beautiful young man who happens to be a fairy who lives in the wooded wonderland behind the duplex where Ash lives. Clay brings warmth and magic into Ash’s dreary life–but when the realities of the human world threaten the bridge to fairyland, it will take all Ash’s faith to bring about a happy-ever-after that will work for everyone. Amazon Kobo
BLACK AND BREW (SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 10) by Lily Harper Hart
The day Ofelia Archer has feared her entire adult life is here. Despite the happiness she’s been feeling since her engagement to Zach Sully, when the inevitable happens and her father has a breakdown on Bourbon Street, her life turns upside down. Oscar Archer has been fighting a losing battle with mental illness for years, but when he finally hits a wall and is taken to the hospital against his will, he blames Ofelia. Despondent, she’s not paying attention, and when a shadow attacks and leaves her for dead, a new mystery is afoot…and it makes for an opportune distraction so Ofelia’s mind isn’t constantly drifting to her father. Unfortunately, the shadow leads to the one person Ofelia never wants to see again. Sebastian Gendry is facing serious charges for …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU AB
NEVER AFTER: THE BROKEN MIRROR (THE CHRONICLES OF NEVER AFTER BOOK THREE) by Melissa de la Cruz
The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief. But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a Frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous Prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends? Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new Snow Country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find the only ones who can save the kingdom once and for all: The League of the Seven – a group of fearless warriors devoted to fighting the ogres at any cost.
Still, new threats lurk around every corner, both in Never After and back home in North Pasadena . . . Even with the League of the Seven’s help, can Filomena and her friends rescue the land from Olga’s clutches? Or will the ogres finally prevail? Amazon AB Kobo
STAY WITH ME: A WATERS OF TIME NOVEL by Jody Hedlund
As a private investigator, Sybil Huxham has seen her fair share of strange occurrences. But nothing in her career has been more perplexing than the miracles she’s witnessed as a result of people drinking ancient holy water. When she discovers more of the rare holy water, she experiences strange overlaps with a nobleman in the Middle Ages who is languishing in a dungeon, accused of treason and condemned to die. To save his life, she finally crosses to the past completely. Nicholas Worth has never met a woman quite like Sybil, and as the two run for their lives into the Weald, they find refuge among a community of outlaws. With both their reputations on the line, they have little choice but to marry. As they get to know each other, an undeniable attraction develops. But danger and disease chase after them, drawing ever closer. Will they be able to escape the threats? And will Sybil choose to stay with Nicholas in the past, or will she be ripped apart from him forever? Amazon Kobo
IN THE GODDESS’S MAGICAL SNARE (MIDLIFE WITCHERY BOOK 11) by Brenda Trim
We thought we’d seen all that the magical world has to offer, but we were wrong. In the service of the goddess our next adventure takes it out of our element. Literally. And diving deep beneath the waves with Violet’s unreliable ex as our guide on this trip to a mystical mermaid city is only the beginning. If we can survive the journey, that is. As we wander the deepest reaches of the ocean, we’re on a quest to find a treacherous magical weapon and return it to Artemis as quickly as possible. But just locating the goddess’s magical snare isn’t enough to get us back on dry land. The powerful lure has the ability to incapacitate even the gods, and our magic is no match for it at all. Sure, we agreed to rescue the snare, but soon it becomes clear that we might have bitten off more than we can chew. AmazonKU
THE EYES BENEATH THE WATER VOL 1 by Michael Hudson
Rose Moreno, a budding, self proclaimed crypto-zoologist, has just made the discovery of a lifetime. A real life mermaid that’s now been trapped in an inlet near her home! They don’t seem to like her much but she’s almost certain that she can change that. She has to if she’s going to prove that creatures like her new find are real. But can one’s future be changed with something as simple as a new friend or will Rose find that life is a bit more complex than that? Contains chapters 1-26 of the Kindle Vella story: The Eyes Beneath the Water. AmazonKU
RAVEN’S RECKONING (RAVEN’S CRY BOOK 3) by Charlie Nottingham
The skeletons in their closet opened the door and escaped with a vengeance. A relationship with three men sounded like a fantasy to Rain Carter once upon a time, but now, she couldn’t imagine her life any other way. Warren, Ezra, Graham, and Rain are in perfect sync. Until the woman in black returns. When she reveals the truth about Warren’s past, and how it collides with Rain’s, their perfect fairytale shatters. Once lovers, now enemies, the quad must band together to fight their shared demons…And hope to hell and back that they can escape the cold grasp of their deepest failures. AmazonKU
SAVAGE BEASTS OF SALEM by Cate Corvin
In the village of Vostok, no one enters the forest. Only the Beasts of the Wood prowl there, keeping us prisoner from the rest of the world. As a Vessel, an ordained maiden of the church, I consume the sins of the village to free us from their hunger—at the cost of my own life. But when the Beasts slip through my defenses to call me to the forest, they tell me this is not what my life is meant to be. That the Vessel was never meant to consume them, but to live free alongside them—free of the church, free of the priests who have kept me locked up since the day I was born. Free to give in to the primal desires of the Beasts. I am no maiden, but their witch… and they demand the village answers for its crimes. But breaking free from my chains might be the worst mistake I ever made. Because it’s not the Beasts out there I fear. It’s the vengeful beast inside me. AmazonKU
NOT SO YOURS TRULY (W/W/W ROMANCE) (WARTS & CLAWS INC SERIES BOOK 4) by Clio Evans
VS Note: Listed in Erotica
It’s just another Monster Monday…Ember expected many things to happen— but going into heat the day before her big interview was not one of them. Lea is a sweet and protective orc trying to forget about her ex. Minni is a fierce and sinfully hot vampire…who happens to be that ex. Both were brought to the office to keep Ember safe, but that becomes harder when heats flare, and lust arises. These three are meant to be together, even against all odds. Tensions start to rise as Alfred, the evil HR boss, is out to end Warts & Claws— and will stop at nothing to do so. Can Ember, Lea, and Minni mend broken bonds and escape the trap that awaits? This story contains the following: Sapphic Monster Office Romance – Fated Mates – BDSM – Omega heats – Rope Bondage – and more. AmazonKU
OSIRUS (APACHE COUNTRY SHIFTERS BOOK 4) by TL Reeve and Michele Ryan
Osirus Blake wasn’t looking for the perfect mate when he met Jenna Panthera all those years ago. He wasn’t even looking for a mate, period. However, once her scent wrapped around him, he never wanted to let her go. Unfortunately, Raymond Quincy had other plans for the Dryer Crew, separating Osirus and Jenna for over ten years. Jenna Panthera didn’t want a mate. Even when she met Osirus and learned the truth, she wanted to run and hide. If he ever learned all the things she had to do to protect her siblings and herself, Osirus would never love her. One night changed everything for them and new life was created. Now, thrust into a situation neither of them wanted, Osirus and Jenna must work together to protect Osirus’ son, Utah, from his vindictive mother–returned from the grave. Can Jenna learn to trust Osirus? Will he still accept her when he discovers her secrets? Risking everything will uncover all of Jenna’s scars, leaving her bare to the man who promised to love her unconditionally. All she has to do is take that final step. AmazonKU
WAR OF MOONS V by Becca Fanning
No good deed goes unpunished. Erik and the rest of his Bear Shifter Clan try to help the humans stabilize their city. They try to explain that the Wolf Shifters aren’t evil: they’re just sick. But before much progress could be made, their whole world comes crumbling down. Amidst the rubble, he stumbled into Rochelle, a woman who was just trying to find food. With nothing else to go on, together they would try to heal the wounds of a city torn asunder from both within and without. It all comes down to this. Amazon Kobo
NEEDING THE KRAKEN (CURSED MERMEN BOOK 6) by Aramis Jordan
A man on the run. A dangerous sea witch offering shelter. Nobody can know who Sebastian really is. Driven from his home and chased by the king’s henchmen, Sebastian runs into Malik, a sea witch and kraken shifter. At first he’s repulsed by Malik’s eight long appendages, but with nowhere to go, Sebastian has no choice but to fling himself into Malik’s many arms. Malik is the mightiest witch in the New World. His magic grants him dark powers, but the one thing he can’t have is love—because Malik guards a deep secret. When Sebastian comes to him for protection, he grants it. As they grow closer, the pressure on Malik to reveal his best-kept secret mounts. But what if the truth sends Sebastian running into the arms of his enemies? AmazonKU
SHATTERED WOLF (SHADOW CITY: SILVER MATE BOOK 1) by Jen L Grey
My fated mate ruined my whole world. My grandparents and their entire pack are missing. I’m left with one clue…A gorgeous, infuriating traitor who just exposed the supernatural world to humans.
There’s only one place I can turn for help. My silver wolf pack I ran from to escape my pain. And now, I regret coming back. Because he’s here. Killian—the man who revealed our secrets and led to the humans attacking us in the first place. The one who may be my only chance at finding my family. Even worse…he’s my fated mate. Determined to keep my distance, I fight the bond as hard as I do our enemies. I’ll do anything to rescue those I love…even if it costs my life…or my mate. AmazonKU
SONGS, SCAMS AND SKELETONS (MELODY MAGIC SERIES BOOK 3) by Constance Barker
A free accordion picked up by Aunt Zelda might have Grampa Eddy delighted, but something’s hiding within the instrument…something evil. A small conjure bag has made its way into the shop and casting spells on the family. Who has sent the conjure bag? And was it intended for the Mazurski’s or was it picked up by mistake? Meanwhile, a body has been discovered on the same lot as the Little Theater, causing productions to come to a screeching halt. However, the body is old, like centuries and the State University is on the case since this could be an ancient burial ground. But the woman heading the dig is not found on the University’s call list and Eddy says no way this is a burial site. So where did the body come from and who is it? Is the body and the conjure bag related? AmazonKU
THE BOOK WITCH (THE CHANCELLOR FAIRYTALES BOOK 5) by Melanie Karsak
They say opposites attract, but there have never been two more opposite people than Stone Schneider and me. Stone, the brawny owner of the Chancellor Brewery and Biergarten, is my definition of nemesis. His noisy pub is a constant source of irritation. Where my bookshop brings beauty and stories to the world, Stone brings a Friday-night cover band. Even though Stone has the most adorable, bookish child on the planet, that handsome tapster and I cannot find a way to get along. If Stone could stop being annoying for five seconds, I might ask him out. But when Stone breaks yet another business agreement between us—just in time for the holiday season—all bets are off. Despite my coven’s warnings, it seems like just a little book magic would do the trick to bend things my way. But in Chancellor, magic has a mind of its own, and Lady Winter will have her way this Christmas season. AmazonKU
WITCHIN YULETIDE by Charity Parkerson
Elevenwood has a new citizen, and he has a big… personality. Thankfully, there’s a vet in town who can handle him. On his way home from ice fishing, Miles finds a bear caught in a trap. He thinks the poor animal is dead until it turns into a man and pleads for his help. Nursing Poe back to health might be a huge responsibility, but Miles is up for the challenge. Hopefully, Miles is also up for the rest of what Poe has to offer. AmazonKU
ALL FOR THE BEAST (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 64) by Milly Taiden
Katy Jacobson’s life had come to a standstill. She loved her job as a cruise entertainment director, but she was burned out. When Gerri Wilder offered her an interesting adventure on the planet Nova Aurora, Katy jumped at the chance. Did Gerri forget to mention to her that she’s a matchmaker with a perfect record? Seawolf shifter, Prince Vharlk Siborim, is trying to save his people and town from dying out. As tourists dwindle, so does business. He needs someone who can help him drum up excitement and bring visitors back to their oceanside village. When Vhar sees Katy’s he’s instantly attracted. Vhar’s newfound mate doesn’t appear to feel the same way. In fact, she’s adamant that after their business contract is done, she’s going back to Earth. If Katy remains too afraid to admit her feelings for Vharlk, it would mean the death of him. Literally. AmazonKU
A CELTIC SECRET: A TIME TRAVEL FANTASY ROMANCE (MACLOMAIN SERIES IRISH ROOTS BOOK 2) by Sky Purington
What happens when you fall for not one enemy but two? Riona has long known she’s destined to help a medieval Irish king save his country. What she does not anticipate is being torn between two enemy kings. Moreover, that when she travels back in time, she will end up in the rival Kingdom of Munster, at the whims of both men. Warrior kings determined to make her theirs even if it means sharing. King Declán of Leinster has but one goal. Not to share Riona but to discover the secret she keeps from him so he can figure out his next step. Or so he thinks until she joins him on enemy land and chooses to stay rather than flee. Until he realizes her adventuresome, curious nature will land her in the last position she expects. Queen of Munster and enemy to her sisters. Determined to free her from a prison of her own making, Declán steals her away, only for them to wind up on a magical journey born of a secret he never saw coming. One fraught with not just forbidden passion but a prophecy that seems impossible to fulfill. Worse still, a wicked love triangle that cannot be avoided. One that could very well mean war and Ireland’s ruin. AmazonKU
THE GINGERBREAD WITCH by Laura Greenwood
Rowen wants to make certain that her time at the Christmas Fayre is well spent, especially when it comes to selling her magically infused cakes. Edward loves the season, and jumps at the chance at helping his brother on the mulled wine stand. When the two of them meet, sparks begin to fly and they realise that there might be something more between them than just a love of the fayre.
PUMPKIN CARVING FOR SUPERSTITIOUS WITCHES: AN OBSCURE ACADEMY HOLIDAY STORY by Laura Greenwood
If there’s one thing Juniper always does for Halloween, it’s making sure her door is guarded by a Jack-‘o-lantern. But when her pumpkin is removed by building services, she’s left with a few hours to find a new one and carve it. But finding a pumpkin on Halloween is harder than it sounds, and she’s about to give up when Emmett appears and helps her find an alternative. Can the two of them get the Jack-o’-lantern carved in time?
VANILLA FRAPPE AND REASONS TO STAY (CAULDRON COFFEE SHOP BOOK SIX) by Laura Greenwood
Alone at the coffee shop, Willow has to face the reality of what her life has come, and try to uncover what she wants for her future, even if those things are becoming increasingly less clear to her. With Azíl still in Morocco after they broke his curse, she finds herself without the person she trusts the most, and has to face what that means while still under threat from the Sect. Will the distance prove too much for the relationship they’ve built? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
OBERON: CHRISTMAS SPIRTES BOOK TWO) by Macy Blake
Santa Paws is coming to town. When Dr. Miles Lane purchases Paws and Claus, a veterinary clinic in the quirky town of Mistletoe Falls, he doesn’t quite know what he’s in for. The small town offers a fresh start for Miles, his seven year old daughter, Holly, and their rambunctious Saint Bernard. What Miles doesn’t count on is his immediate attraction to the local handyman, Oberon, who he hires to do some work on their new home and clinic. Oberon finds himself falling hard for the town’s new vet and his adorable family. There’s only one problem: Oberon is a sprite, a magical being tasked with bringing holiday spirit to the human realm. Every time he’s around Miles and Holly, his chemis-tree goes a bit haywire. But when a pet-tastrophe strikes Mistletoe Falls, Miles and Oberon must team up to make sure the town and all of it’s furry residents have the ulti-mutt holiday. AmazonKU
SHAPESHIFTED (EDIE SPENCE SERIES BOOK THREE) by Cassie Alexander
Nurse Edie Spence is once again called upon to save a life…and this time, it’s personal. Can her new community of zombies, vampires, and shapeshifters come to her rescue when she needs them most? When Edie was fired from her paranormal nursing job at County Hospital, her whole world came crashing down. Now she’s is once again shaken to her core. Her mother is deathly ill and there’s only one thing that will save her: vampire blood. But with the paranormal community shunning Edie, where can she obtain it…without losing her own life in the process? Edie hopes to procure it at her new job at the clinic across town, where the forces of evil loom large. Vampire gang wars are rampant. Old underground enemies are rising to the surface. And Edie’s zombie ex-boyfriend has arrived at the scene-but is he the same man he used to be? And what should she make of the enigmatic doctor with whom she shares an unexpected connection? She’ll have to figure it out soon, because all hell is about to break loose-literally-and time is running out. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE KRAMPUS KINK (A CHARLIE RHODES COZY MYSTERY BOOK 12) by Amanda M Lee
Charlie Rhodes has a lead on her past, but it just might endanger her future. Nothing can stop her from seeking answers though, which means a trip to Colorado with her boyfriend Jack. Her parents and brother are along for the ride. There’s just one problem … death has followed them to Estes Park. It seems the hotel they’re staying at—the famous one was all booked up—is in the midst of a training session. Charlie doesn’t think much of it until a body appears in the hedge maze behind the hotel. That’s not all, because there’s a creature to go along with the body, and it has murder on its mind. ..(more blueb on ebook seller page…) AmazonKU AB
LOVE AT FROST BITE: KRIS (MATED TO HIS REINDEER) by Harper B Cole
There may not be room at the inn, but is there room in his heart? Omega reindeer shifter Kris was never one for Christmas cheer. Getting his extended family together over the holidays always led to one thing: drama. When Kris wins a week at Winter Bird Christmas Tree Farm and Inn, he’s thrilled. What a perfect excuse to avoid a trip home that always includes sleeping on the floor, listening to fighting, bad singing, and ungrateful in-laws. It’s perfect. Alpha Dark-Eyed Junco shifter Efron was ready for his biggest week of the year—or so he thought. Overbooked and understaffed, he’s left with no choice but to give his room to the guests and sleep in the store room. It’s fine. He can do anything for one week and it’s much better than getting bad reviews his first year since taking the plunge and opening his dream business. When Efron is discovered in the middle of the night by the smexy reindeer shifter who has his room, he confesses his booking error and Efron gives him an offer too good to refuse. AmazonKU
WITCH WITH A CHALLENGE (WITCH WARRIOR BOOK 7) by T R Cameron, Martha Carr and Michael Anderle
Can US Deputy Marshal Cait Keane and her Dragon partner, Aza survive the “new normal” in Boston and Ireland? A shadowy presence in this world is controlling the shifters, supporting them as they carry out attacks on the innocent citizens of Westport and the witches that protect them. On Oriceran, something unseen has an agenda with Aza’s family and an unwilling blood donation. The fragile balance between the Roses and Dragons has been destroyed by a pair of Syndicate assassins determined to make Boston the prize. Cait and Aza are right in the middle of all of it. It will take everyone along with help from the Federal Agents of Magic and one of Aza’s favorite friends, Rath the Troll to clean up these streets. But wait, there’s more. Cait must decide if she can become a thief while avoiding her mother’s efforts to marry her off to a powerful magical to strengthen the coven. A new and powerful enemy is becoming visible in the distance, overshadowing everything. Does Cait see it in time? The US Marshal with something extra wouldn’t have it any other way. AmazonKU
HALL OF THE HOPELESS by Haley D Brown
Nineteen-year-old Thea Starsea has a secret. Living in the human lands where a faerie heritage could get her killed, Thea guards the fact that she is not only Fae—but the missing Heir of the fallen Hall of Aphaedia. She has lived her life in hiding, but when Fae slave-traders abduct her adoptive, human family, she ventures into the faerie lands to find them. She allies herself with Gar—a hardy assassin on a similar mission. Gar believes her family’s abductor to be Hrokr, the cold and cruel Lord of the northern Hall. Gar has plans both to liberate Hrokr’s slaves—and destroy his entire kingdom. But ancient oaths bind Thea’s land to Hrokr’s. His very magic calls to her, appealing to her birthright as the Heir of Aphaedia. To preserve her relationship with Gar, Thea guards this truth with her life. . . Until she is forced to choose. Embrace the destiny she was born for and risk losing Gar—and his help finding her family—or live a comfortable lie and walk away from the fate laid for her. AmazonKU
THE CONJURER’S CURSE by Stephanie Cotta
Seventeen-year-old Rowan is a walking, breathing curse. He just hasn’t realized it yet. Since birth, Rowan has been the object of scorn in his village. The reason? He’s a dikyli-an outsider with albino skin and an ominous mark blazoned on his neck. So when his fourth guardian-mother is found dead, all blame falls on him, and he is banished before his life-draining curse can strike again. The only path left to Rowan is clear: He must discover who cursed him and alter his horrible fate-or forever lose everyone he loves. From facing treacherous seas, soul-devouring Moonshades, and desert terrors, Rowan battles for his very survival to reach his homeland-the far-off kingdom of Shandria, a land rife with hostilities. Dark surprises and back-stabbing betrayals emerge as two devious Iron Barons-who know the scandalous origin of his curse-plot to imprison him in the Mountain of the Damned with the rest of the accursed. To make matters worse, Rowan’s curse threatens to claim another life when he meets Tahira, a spunky, pertly persistent Shandrian who vows to aid him in his quest despite the overwhelming odds. Their alliance of trust and necessity develops into love-a love doomed to end in death if Rowan remains cursed. With the hope of a future hanging in the balance, he must overcome the greatest challenge of his life. For the only way to end his curse is to slay the Conjurer who cast the life-draining spell. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SWEET VIOLENCE (KILLERS AND KINGS BOOK 2) by Leigh Kelsey
Here’s a tip: when you fall into Hell, seduce the devil. Not that the devil needs much seducing. He’s seen all the twisted, blood-soaked things I’ve done on Earth, and he’s already obsessed with me. A little too obsessed, if you ask me. I already have four mates, and they’re more than enough trouble. But when the devil—I’m calling him Dev—gives me a chance to hit my psychopath father where it hurts, and take out some of his minions, I jump at the chance. I’m not an assassin-for-hire, but if Eidolon keeps amassing power, he’ll be even more dangerous. And there’s no doubt he’ll come back for me. But with cuddly Joseph, obsessive X, dominant Arkan, and ruthless Taj by my side, what can go wrong? Everything, apparently. But at least I’m not dead…? The Candyfloss Killer is back, b*tches! AmazonKU
KIND HEARTS AT CHRISTMAS: AN MM ROMANCE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY
VS Note: There seem to be a mix of tropes and genres. I love anthologies!
Kind Hearts At Christmas is an mm romance anthology in support of HIV / AIDS charities. It’s Christmas…it’s snowing, there are gifts to give and receive, trees to decorate and all the great food to enjoy. It’s a time to spread kindness where men are falling in love, lust and everything in between. From a school reunion, a morning after a one-night stand, university friends, a secret agent, an ex-husband in a coma, an unemployed truck driver, a naked man in a snowstorm, a village policeman, a motherless boy, Kind Hearts At Christmas has something for everyone. Each story features romance between men during the Christmas holidays, as they express their desires, from sweet kisses, up to spicy so-much-more. Kind Hearts At Christmas has all the tropes including: snowed in, cowboys, holiday, forced proximity, fairy-tale folklore, established couple, adult film star, only one bed, return to hometown, hurt/comfort, school crushes, opposites attract, good boy/bad boy, found family & enemies to lovers. Grab some hot chocolate sprinkled with marshmallows, indulge in a mince pie or a slice of Christmas cake, curl up and escape into the Christmassy romance. With thirteen stories by some of your favourite mm romance authors, you’re sure to find something to help you rediscover the joy and kindness of Christmas! AmazonKU
GLAMOURED (SHADOW BEAST SHIFTERS BOOK 6) by Jaymin Eve
Samantha, of the Clarity shifters, has a secret. And it’s going to cost her everything. To save the most important person in her life, Samantha promises to form a mate bond with her pack’s future leader. If she can produce one heir, she’ll finally have her freedom. During the ceremony, the leader invokes the Shadow Beast’s name, calling the powerful and scary god right into their midst. A god with an even scarier mate. Mera, a shifter Samantha once counted as friend, never lets anything rest. She demands her secrets be revealed, and in doing so, uncovers a way to save them all from this fate. And it turns out that the Clarity pack leader isn’t Samantha’s greatest challenge. It’s one of Shadow’s brothers: Len, prince of the Silver Lands. The fae with the knowledge to save the one she cherishes above all others, and now she must tie herself to him and Faerie. A world that she’s long feared. A world that could steal her heart. And her soul. If the prince doesn’t take them first. AmazonKU
TALES OF FIRE AND FROST: A MYSTIC OWL ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: From NOV 17
Turn up the heat this holiday season with this sexy collection of gifts from your favorite Mystic Owl authors. Each story has been hand-curated by award-winning, bestselling, and debut authors to please lovers of romance in the paranormal, sci-fi, and fantasy sub-genres. Place it under the tree, in someone’s eReader stocking, or give yourself the gift of a few stolen hours of pleasure as you sink into each winter themed happily ever after. From vampires to fairy tale retellings and everything in between, these scorching hot short stories are sure to hit the spot, curl your toes, and fill you with holiday cheer. So, stoke the fire, nestle under a blanket, and slip in between the pages with your next new favorite authors. 100% of the proceeds from the anthology will go to Girls Write Now, an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change. AmazonKU
GOOSE FEATHERS & GUNPOWER (MIDNIGHT MAGNOLIAS BOOK 5) by P Mattern and L Gauthier
‘Rebel Romance flourishes during Reconstruction’ – A fateful and daring trip up north for the Teechams reunites star-crossed lovers Avery and Noah, but Noah is engaged to a fine Bostonian Socialite who is not about to ruin her wedding plans. By a strange twist of fate, Preston Venificus is in Boston on business and has an unusual proposition for Avery Rae that could place her entire family in danger if she does not agree to comply. Boston is a bustling city filled with modern wonders yet unseen in the South, which is still under Reconstruction after its crippling defeat in the War Between the States. Many Southerners are ready to move on and look toward the future. Others, not so much… Even the Vampire Community is split, and many Rogue Rebel Vampires who sympathized with the South during the War Between the States are not yet ready to move on. -V is for VAMPIRE…and V is also for VENGEANCE! AmazonKU
A LITTLE BLESSING (FAMILIAR SPIRITS) by R Cooper
Yule is the start of the new year, the midwinter festival for the solstice and the days afterward. Traditions are to burn logs and light candles to welcome the return of the sun, to celebrate with food and cheer and family, and to remember connections with the past. Robin Blessing never felt much need for that last part; he lives in his family’s old farmhouse with the ghosts of his long-dead relatives. Anyway, he has no time for Yule. Alone, overworked, and ill, the holiday and any coven obligations that go with it are the last things on his mind. So he is not pleased to open his door and find Lucas Greysmith on the other side. Lucas is a legendary figure in Ravenscroft; marked by great magic, part of a powerful family, annoyingly tall and good-looking, and yet always asking after Robin …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
KISA: SHIELDMATES OF DAR by D V Stone
In a war between humans and shifters, sparks and fur fly…Until scales appear. Princess Kisa, the middle daughter in the shifter nation of Dar, is often overlooked and underestimated. Always the devoted caregiver of family and country, she’s come to terms with her future as a Shield-Mate in a political marriage. Many, including Kisa, are surprised when her father names her as heir to his throne. Kalman, once a privileged son of the former protectorate Sorota, is an outcast and man without a future. The people of Ruinae consider him a weak, self-indulgent man. Only his trusted servant knows the heart of the soldier beneath the veneer. Forces are gathering against the two countries, and now dragons, long banished to the outland, have returned. Kisa and Kalman are charged by King Dar to find out how entrenched the dragons are with the enemy. Since a long-ago meeting, Kalman never forgot the spitfire Lynx-shifter. He’s no longer the boy she’d met, but a man. One determined to have her despite their differences. But Kisa can’t fall in love with the enemy. Can she? Would her people accept not only the son of Sorota but one whom her family also seeks retribution? AmazonKU
HIS LION’S PRIDE (SECRETS OF THER NORTHLAND SHIFTERS BOOK 6) by A S Green
Redemption is rarely where you expect it to be. Sam Fitzpatrick knows he doesn’t deserve a fairytale romance. But he’s okay with that. Not everyone gets one. So when the lioness he’s loved his entire life betrays him and his family, he isn’t that surprised. He’s choked down plenty of regret in his life, right? Chalk it up to one more horrible mistake. But as a mountain lion shifter, Sam also knows things aren’t always what they seem. And even though the Fitzpatrick family’s future is on a path no one could have foreseen, that doesn’t mean a happy ending has to be out of reach. Even if Sam has to walk through hell to find it. AmazonKU
THE DEVIL’S SATURNALIA (HELLBOUND SIX) by Alexis Piper
While in Scotland for Lionel’s magic training with Hades, a murder case compels the Devil and his necromancer to stick around a little longer. Lionel, who still cannot control his demigod magic properly, doesn’t mind a murder investigation, because that is something a necromantic police consultant like himself knows how to handle. Except, the investigation doesn’t go at all as Lionel thought it would. And when he decides he wants to open up to Lucifer, finally, that doesn’t go exactly as Lionel had feared either, but some surprises are good surprises, especially when Saturnalia is just around the corner. Lucifer is delighted. He has his boyfriend, who finally opens up, and his boyfriend is all his, at least through the holidays. That much attention is exactly what Lucifer loves, and the holiday season would be entirely perfect — if it weren’t for an old enemy who is out for vengeance.
SHADOWS OF THE PAST (FAE FILES BOOK 5) by Cecelia Dominic
VS Note: From NOV 22
I thought I came to Scotland to rescue friends who disappeared under mysterious circumstances connected to the Fae. However, a deadly attack on the highway drives me and my allies into the woods and straight into my history. History I’ve tried to forget. I’d avoided the witch’s cottage since the fateful night my brother Rhys and I were exiled from Faerie, and I soon discover the supposed sanctuary hides its own deadly secret. To escape the trap, I need to confront the deeds of my past, which will require me to risk my own and the others’ futures. Can I figure out the puzzle in time to save us all, or will I have to sacrifice everything, including my gargoyle lover, to make amends for my mistakes? Amazon Kobo
MAGPIE’S FLIGHT (IRONHEART CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by Allison Pang
VS Note: From NOV 22.
After enduring the hellish nightmare of the Pits, Raggy Maggy is finally moving up in the world: up to the floating city of Meridion. Determined to claim her heritage and fight for the rights of all Moon Children to be recognized as citizens, Maggy is disheartened to be treated as more of a spectacle than a person. As her friends and allies Lucian and Ghost restore their own position in Meridion as heirs of Madeline d’Arc, the great inventor (and notorious traitor), Ghost is coerced into a marriage negotiation that would rip him from Maggy. But now that Maggy has found her way, she’s not going to let anyone take those she loves from her: not rotting undead below ground nor affluent bureaucrats in the sky. If she has to face down a dragon, Maggy will protect her own. Even if it brings an entire city to the ground. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DRAWING TEMPTATION (EMPIRE OF HEARTS 2): A STEAM AND SPELLS STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE by Mikala Ash
Torn by grief and desire, Amelia Keystone faces temptation. A faerie invades her sleep, and for a price offers her the powers to save her fiancé, Lord Randolph Cressy, grievously wounded while saving Amelia’s life. Gravely ill and invalided, Randolph is unwilling to force her into a lifetime committed to his care and rescinds his offer of marriage. As a distraction from her broken heart, Amelia considers becoming an Agent of the Queen and bedding the handsome agent Charles Graves. Can she resist one temptation and succumb to the other? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
LICH REAPER’S LAMENT (D’VAIRE BOOK 33) by Jessamyn Kingley
Ripped apart by life, Lich Reaper Grymington Daray is drowning in sorrow. Each day, he strives to find the people responsible for killing his best friend, and he wishes his own existence had more meaning. The last thing on Grymington’s mind is finding the other half of his soul. While a loving family surrounds him, the coldness growing in his heart keeps him separated from joy. Decades ago, Devlin Nero ran away from the world. Being a rock star was everything Devlin wanted, but it turned into a nightmare. Now, the enchanter-human hybrid is living alone and surrounded by nothing but fading memories. Desperate for happiness, Devlin makes his way to the Council of Sorcery and Shifters and winds up at a sanctuary designed for freaks like him. On a fateful day, Grymington and Devlin discover they are mates. Sparks fly, and the two men venture forth to honor Fate’s choice for them. However, Grymington is too lost and much too fearful to allow Devlin near his tattered soul. Devlin wants love, but the Lich Reaper may not be able to offer it. If their confusing relationship isn’t enough, they have pasts to reconcile, and the future will not wait. It will be up to Grymington and Devlin to discover if they have a matebond worth saving. AmazonKU
FIRE AND ICE CHRISTMAS by Megan Slayer
Holly, mistletoe, big fir trees… plus fire and ice? When it comes to Christmas, Isla is vital. She’s the water elemental in control of creating Christmas snow and ice. She frosts the windows and adds the perfect bit of snow to the trees. But being a water elemental in control of ice makes romance difficult. She can’t get close to anyone without putting on the big freeze. She needs the perfect man to balance her ice with a little heat. Enter Fieren. The fire elemental knows she’s his counterpart, but they haven’t always gotten along. This Christmas he’s determined to forge a connection with Isla and make this chance last far beyond the holidays. Magic happens at Christmas, and Fieren wants to make this one a holiday for the ages. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
RAVEN’S SOLSTICE (THE WINTER COURT BOOK ONE) by Faedra Rose
Ignoring the warnings of her village elders, Raven McArren ventures beyond the Veil on All Hallows’ Eve, becoming trapped in Faery. Cold and alone, Raven manages to survive the harsh eternal winter and the cruelty of the fae with no more than her wits and will to live. But she’s not alone. She’s being watched by the winter prince, and he has an offer for her that she can’t refuse. In exchange for his protection, and safe passage out of Faery, she must give him an heir. With no other choice, she accepts. Little does she know that the prince’s bed chamber and the politics of the Winter Court might prove just as dangerous as the wilds of Faery. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WELL OF SOULS (SECRETS AND SIN BOOK 2) by Linsey Hall
Welcome to the City of Secrets & Sin – I never imagined that owning a haunted bookstore in New Orleans would be my future, but here I am. For the first time in my miserable life, I’m happy. I have a home. But when my closest friend is cursed by an unknown spell, I realize there’s something far darker going on in New Orleans. Fiona has only days left before she’s destroyed forever, and I’ll do anything to save her—including teaming up with the demon lord who haunts my dreams with his devastating kisses. Because it’s not just my friend who is in trouble. It’s people all over town. One by one, demons are disappearing. The only way to save them is to team up with Talan, but I know that I can’t trust the seductive demon. He’s too powerful and ruthless, with too many secrets. As for my own secrets? If they get out, I’m dead. AmazonKU
OF ASH AND EMBERS (THE MIST KING BOOK 2) by Jenna Wolfhart
All her life, Tessa has lived in the cruel shadow of the wicked fae on the hill. And when she tried to fight back, she failed. Now, she is trapped in the dungeons beneath Albyria. Cursed to wed King Oberon, she’ll be bound to her enemy’s side for eternity if she does not escape. But someone far more dangerous haunts her dreams. The Mist King. He wants answers, but so does she. And when the deadly mists begin creeping into the Kingdom of Light, it seems the impossible has happened. Oberon’s protective barrier has cracked. That can only mean one thing. The Mist King is coming. The question is, is he coming to save her or to get his revenge? AmazonKU
LOVE AT FROST BITE: ALVIN by Lorelai M Hart
Omega reindeer shifter Alvin was fired from his modeling gig right before Christmas. Sure, he was “modeling” as his reindeer self and refused to eat the poisonous leaf a child insisted was their present for Santa’s friend, but still…being fired sucked. It double sucked this year given he needed the money for a new hot-water tank. To keep from letting it get him down, he applied for every seasonal job he could find. His luck had to turn around —it was the most wonderful time of the year, after all. Alpha wolf shifter Blaine thought buying a small farm was the solution to all his problems after going rogue. Berries in the summer, Christmas trees for the holidays, maple syrup in the late winter, and none of the political BS that came with his old pack life. What could be better than that? Not having your best employee deciding to move to a warmer climate just as the holiday season began. That’s what. When Alvin applies for the position, Blaine is taken aback. Last time he saw the reindeer shifter, they were both teens and so helplessly crushing on each other that it was palpable. His pack put an end to that, but they weren’t in his life anymore, and maybe…just maybe…this could be the second chance he’d always wanted. AmazonKU
LOVE AT FROST BITE: RUDY by Victoria Sue
The Christmas Curse…Not only had Rudy drawn the short straw as far as family names went, but he’d lucked out on his shifter genes as well. Male reindeers capable of getting pregnant were as rare as rocking horse poop…well, you get the idea. So when the hottest, sexiest, absolute best night of his life happened with a complete stranger he should have known that within a few short months he would spend the rest of his life paying for it. Forced to turn his gun on a teenager in Seattle, Gideon had run back to his roots all the way to Alaska. Merrytown had 365 days of Christmas cheer, and all Gideon had to deal with was Christmas fairs, reindeer rides, and the occasional drunk teenager. He just missed the stranger he’d spent the best night of his life with a few short months ago. I could write the rest of this description—but let’s face it, we all know what’s going to happen. The question is, will Rudy’s bells really jingle when he finds out who Merrytown’s new police sergeant is, or will it be a Silent Night for the rest of his life? AmazonKU
STEALING THE ALPHA’S HEART (SILENT RIDGE PACK BOOK 1) by Skye Wilson
I’ve stolen the alpha wolf’s heart. But that doesn’t mean he can have me…When you live on the streets, stealing to survive becomes an art form. Until I got caught. And boy, did I choose the wrong victim. Now I’ve been marked by a soon-to-be alpha wolf who needs my skills to lead his pack. In return, he’ll give me a home and keep me safe. But I’m not about to trust a wolf who marked me against my will, especially one as wildly charming as Mahlan. I didn’t choose to be bonded to him for life and he’ll have to learn to handle rejection. Then pack members start going missing, and everyone is in danger, including me. For the first time in my life, I feel like I belong somewhere, and I intend to stand by the pack. I’ll show them that I won’t go down without a fight. Unfortunately for me, nor will the fiercely protective alpha wolf who won’t take no for an answer. AmazonKU
FAITHLESS (VENGEFUL GODS MC BOOK 1) by Crystal Ash
Like my parents years ago, gods have chosen me for a sacred mission. You’d think the daughter of an infamous motorcycle club would be able to handle it. But when Torrance Knight steps up to make the ride with me, I’m both relieved and dreading the journey. He’s my brother’s best friend, and pure sin wrapped in a tall, leather package. I’ve been in love with him for years, but he’s too busy breaking the heart of every girl in town to notice me, let alone return my feelings. I have to protect my heart on this journey while also pretending to be his wife. Not only that, I have to focus on our mission. We’re riding into danger that could rival the Collapse of my parents’ generation. And if we don’t make it home, can I summon the courage to tell him how I feel? Even worse, how do I handle being in love with him, surviving this task, and also falling for someone new? I don’t know what these vengeful gods have in store for me, but I can’t afford to be faithless. Vengeful Gods MC is a dystopian whychoose/reverse harem series with fantasy elements. This series takes place in the same world as Steel Demons MC and Their Property: Sons of Odin MC. AmazonKU
BLUE BLOOD (THE GODBEARER BOOK THREE) by L C Davis and Joel Abernathy
If three’s a crowd, what does that make four? My love life, apparently. Now I’m on the run with Cyrus, Sam, and Alex, and that’s not even accounting for the fact that I’m pregnant—with twins—and my overbearing mother is along for the ride. Oh, and did I mention I found out Zeus is my father? Yeah, that Zeus. Turns out Cameron’s not the only one who’s been hunting me down. And I might have to rely on my not-so-absent dad to protect me from the relentless vampire who’s probably the father of my children. Can you get a bulk discount on paternity tests? Because I’m going to need around half a dozen to sort this shit out. AmazonKU
A HELLHOUND FOR CHRISTMAS (SHIFTERS FOR CHRISTMAS BOOK 5) by Zoe Chant
Things aren’t going quite to plan for Willow this Christmas. Sure, her home repair business is booming… but that’s only because her quaint, snowy hometown of Hidden Valley is being battered by a series of ferocious rainstorms that show up out of nowhere, wreak havoc, and then disappear as quickly as they came. If this continues much longer, the Christmas holidaymakers that Hidden Valley relies upon will cancel, and the people of the town will be ruined. Shifter Patrol Corps agent Noah has been given an unusual assignment: go to a charming holiday village, pose as a tourist, and work out why the weather has gone haywire. As a hellhound, his qualifications lie more in the area of sniffing out criminals than solving meteorological mysteries. Still, there is definitely something strange going on in Hidden Valley, and he’s determined to get to the bottom of it. And as if this assignment weren’t baffling enough, it turns out that the beautiful woman fixing the storm-damaged windows at his B&B is his fated mate. The fate of Hidden Valley is in their hands, but the mystery behind the town’s wild weather is something completely beyond Noah and Willow’s experience… and they’re not the only ones trying to solve it. AmazonKU
FATED TO HER ALPHA PROTECTOR (FATED TO ROYALTY BOOK 2) by Roxie Ray
I belong to the alpha. And he’ll die to protect me…Since discovering I’m not human and come from an ancient line of royal wolves, things have gone from bad to worse. I’ve had to do battle with the wolfhiding inside me, and I’m the only one who can stop the royals from ending shifter existence. If it wasn’t for my fated mate, Nico, and his dangerous protective streak, I may not still be here. Now shifters are going feral, and humans are scared. When we uncover something shocking about the feral shifters we realize just how far the royals are willing to go to destroy us. With a wolf inside me that’s stronger than I imagined, I won’t give up without a fight. And nor will my fated mated, who is hell bent on protecting me. AmazonKU
FORSAKEN ROYALS by Vera Rivers
I’ve been kidnapped by the three most powerful men in our world, and I shouldn’t like being caged by them as much as I do…After a life of abandonment, I’ve learned I can only depend on myself.
That’s why my side hustle is working for a criminal organization. A fae girl’s got to pay the bills, after all. When the leaders offer me a life-changing sum of money for a new job, who am I to refuse? But when the heist doesn’t go as planned, I end up in a cage guarded by the three forbidden Royals. The wolf is powerful and commanding. He holds me to such high standards that I tremble at the thought of disappointing him. The dragon is fierce, but my heart feels warm when he smiles at me. And the demon shifter is a complete wild card. I’ve grown to enjoy every second of his torture. Ready or not, I’ve been thrust into a life of money, power, and magic. And now the four of us have to face our biggest challenge yet…learning not to betray each other. Amazon KU
THE HALLOWEEN HUG (FAIRYTALE MATES BOOK 11) by Hawke Oakley
A ghost-hunting omega, a glowing blue alpha, and fate collide on October 31st…When Mel followed his passion to start a ghost-hunting Viewtube channel, he knew it was a risk. Single and living in a cramped apartment, Mel struggles to stay afloat—especially when his bully of a landlord keeps hiking up his rent. But Mel is determined to make it work. On Halloween night, he sneaks into the haunted house on Raven Hill to film a new video. He expects a few thousand views at best—certainly not meeting the alpha of his dreams. Humans can’t see Edgar. Except a rare few, the alpha phantasm is invisible to most people’s eyes. After lingering in his empty manor for years, Edgar is ready for a change… and love. When an adorable, chubby-cheeked omega wanders onto his property, Edgar seizes the opportunity to introduce himself—and hopes it won’t be in vain. Except the omega can see him. And unlike anybody else, Mel can touch him, too. But can a phantasm and a human really be fated mates? AmazonKU
MERRY ME (DRAGONS LOVE CURVES BOOK 11) by Aidy Award
Genny: I am out here in the middle of Antarctica digging in the ice when I should be basking in the sun of on a tropical volcanic island. All because my horrible Ph.D advisor constantly harasses and bullies me. But I’ll show him and all the dude bros in my department that don’t want to see a woman in STEM. I’ve found the discovery of the century, maybe the millennium. Now I just have to figure out how to get this glowing purple crystal out of the ice. Might be easier if it wasn’t attached to… a thousand year-old man? Porfirio: One moment I’m battling demon wyrms on the ice continent and the next I’m being awakened by my fated mate. But there is something very strange about the world she brings me back to. Magical sleighs that roar and go by themselves, small people trapped in noisy light boxes, and everyone’s bright clothes. Then there’s my soul shard – it glows purple. But there is no such thing as a purple dragon. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S CLAIM (BRIDENAPPED BOOK 2) by Georgette St Clair
Bridenapping? That old tradition where the Alpha grabs the bride of his choice and takes her back to his pack’s property to submit to his lustful demands? That’s so 19th century. Unfortunately, Derrick Hawkins, the sexy, arrogant Alpha of the Lightridge pack doesn’t care. He’s set his sights on his childhood love, Tabitha Sweet. Of course, they’re now such bitter enemies that she wouldn’t spit on him if his fur was on fire, but that’s okay. It’ll just make the claiming that much hotter. Once upon a time, Tabitha had scribbled “Tabitha Hawkins” inside her high school notebooks (surrounded by little hearts and pictures of wedding rings) and dreamed of being carried away in her crush’s muscular arms. After a brutal betrayal, she hasn’t seen him in ten years. Unfortunately, he’s sexier than ever. And he’s being sworn in as Alpha. And now that he’s finally found her again, he’ll never let her go. That is, if he can figure out who wants to sabotage his newly formed pack and his newly claimed bride-to-be – before it’s too late. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BOUND AND BARBED by Samantha R Goode
VS Note: From NOV 22.
A heinous arrangement. A hidden bond. A hallowed vow. Evaline Manor was sure she’d lived the worst day of her life when she witnessed the death of her father, and narrowly avoided a brutal attack. Now, she’s trapped in the kingdom ruled by her aunt and uncle, who are desperate to keep her docile and marry her off. She is determined to utilize her combat training to escape Kembertus and flee to one of the neighboring kingdoms. Maddox Vicor doubted whether the Goddess of Fate would grant him a mate. Most Kova found theirs in their first hundred years. He’d long passed that mark. But on his first day in Kembertus, he catches Evaline pickpocketing his dagger. In one moment his world turns on its axis as he feels the bond snap into place, and Maddox knows that this woman with white hair and inhuman reflexes is his mate. The illusion of freedom that Evaline holds dear is torn away on her new worst day, when her aunt proposes an arrangement that she would kill to escape. With time slipping through her fingers and danger closing in on all sides, she must do the one thing she fears most in order to save herself. Evaline must trust a bloodthirsty immortal. AmazonKU
FORGED OF FIRE (THE FORGED SERIES BOOK ONE) by Stacy von Haegert
Legends are not born. They are forged of fire…Long revered as one of the realm’s most lethal warriors, Ashdon LaGoryen now prefers a solitary life. Far removed from his volatile past, he has no interest in returning to the station of his royal birth. But when an ancient prophecy comes to light at the onset of war, he finds himself reluctantly dragged back into the world of his ancestral bloodline – House of the Dragon. Twenty-one-year-old Kielyn Allister just wants to finish art school, but when she is threatened on campus one night, all her plans go up in smoke. Literally. She wakes to find herself surrounded by creatures found only in storybooks. And the most dangerous of them all, an alluring vampire with the ability to control fire, is to be her new teacher. Her king. And her mate…As Kielyn and Ashdon adapt to their new roles, their feelings toward each other grow from begrudging obligation to scorching passion. But there are more sinister forces at play, and an ancient legend seeks to divide them. They must risk everything if their love and the realms – human and immortal alike – are to survive.
BEFOULED HEALERS (ENCHANTRESS BOOK 7) by Erin R Flynn
Too many people are joining the side of evil that it’s getting more difficult to protect her coven and the people she cares about. And Soraya Devil is tired of it. Along with too many saying they’re on the side of “right” behaving almost as badly as the demons. When she’s attacked in a way she’s never been before, even those trying to sound the alarm bells don’t know who they can turn to because the friends of the coven aren’t all that trustworthy. So like always, Soraya has to handle too much on her own. But no more. It’s time to draw the battle lines for war and do things better before they lose against evil and the veil falls. Especially after she has another case that leaves her baffled. Living over a thousand years gives her a lot of experience but when the rules keep changing, she’s frustrated she can’t find the answers. But even when some people start changing their tunes and getting on her side of the fight, she can’t help but wonder if it will last or if she’s just doomed her people to more pain? The Enchantress is a fast paced ride of sexy fun while balancing the needs of her coven, police investigations, work, supes, and the world that wants so much from her and still trying to move on from her past to find the love we all deserve. *This book is part of a series and cannot be read as a standalone. Like all my books, this is not light and fluffy and includes dark themes and events some may find triggering. Reader discretion is advised. AmazonKU
ENEMY MATE OF THE SECRET WOLF (SHIFTER WOLVES OF PLEASANT VALLEY) by Serena Meadows
My name is Kevin, a small-town school principal and wolf shifter-serving and protecting my Texas community. I thought my life was complete….until I lay eyes on the new woman in town. Daniel Sparks is a bitter enemy-determined to destroy everything and everyone in Pleasant Valley, my beloved town. I’m exhausted from battling him. And to make matters worse, I don’t trust the new teacher sent to me. I feel she is working for Sparks. I’ll do anything to get her to leave and protect the secrets of our town. I am smitten with her. The attraction is real, yet she’s forbidden. My love only deepens-seeing her teach and overcome all the obstacles I put before her. When I discover the real reason, she is here, I realize I made a terrible mistake. She occupies my thoughts and dreams. I must make it right. When her students are kidnapped during a field trip, I’m left with no other choice but to reveal the secret of Pleasant Valley, and my identity. To gain her trust, I must apologize, and reveal my secret…and risk losing her forever. Amazon KU
SHADOW’S SAVIOR (PYROMANCER’S PATH BOOK 5) by Cassie Cole
Alyssa’s Quintelaide stands disgraced. After a violent confrontation forces them to flee the capitol, Alyssa and her Quintmates struggle to cope with the fallout. Warrior Jaxon focuses on their path forward, while Frost Mage Arthur contemplates their place in history. Alyssa doesn’t know how to feel about her decision to disobey the Archon, and whether to blame herself for the events that followed. Despite his outward cavalier attitude, Ryon struggles most of all. The Shadow can’t close his eyes at night without seeing the faces of those he’s killed. But Alyssa’s Quint has a final mission to distract them from their grief and guilt. If they can get their hands on a single Tinker superweapon, they can carry one north beyond the Borderlands, to the Silithik Hivemind itself. With a single bomb, they can end the war—and the entire Silithik menace. As they avoid Archenon patrols on their way to their destiny, Alyssa and her men are going to have to come to terms with what they’ve done—and what they intend to do if they reach the Hivemind alive. Because all six of them share one common realization: that win or lose, this mission may be the very last thing they do. AmazonKU
TRIM MY TREE (THE NIGHT REALM: CHRISTMAS MARKED BOOK THREE) by Chandelle LaVaun and Megan Montero
A present under the wrong tree…I stopped believing in Santa Claus and happily-ever-afters when I lost my parents…so ten years ago I stopped trying. I threw myself into running my dad’s hotel, The Diamond, where I make California dreams come true for the rich and famous. But now I realize there’s no one to come home to. I have no family, no friends, just my first ever boyfriend who works more than I do and in three months barely even knows me. I have every material thing a person could ask for yet I still feel…empty. And then Will asks me to marry him. He wants to bring me home to Megelle Island to meet his family. I tell myself I’ll break it off after the holiday. I tell myself I just want one real Christmas with a family and then I’ll show myself out the door. Three weeks will fly by fast. But then I meet the Bow family. They’re everything every family should be and being around them is helping to heal the cracks in my heart. Giving them up is going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. Especially Archer. AmazonKU
BEARLY FESTIVE (BEARY CHRISTMAS 3) by Abbie Zanders
Ben Blackwell enjoys a simple life. He lives on pristine land that has been in his family for generations, grows the finest Christmas trees this side of the Rockies, and is a master craftsman by trade. He wants what every bear shifter wants – to pad along peacefully in the forested mountains he calls home and, fate willing, have a mate to share it with. But life is rarely simple. His rival is trying to get his hands on Ben’s family land to develop it for his resort, and the right woman is proving elusive – until she crashes into his backyard. Literally. Allison Timms doesn’t have a place to call home, not really. Since running away from foster care at a young age, she’s moved from place to place, job to job, atoning for the misdeeds of her youth. Her hope is that one day, she’ll land her dream job and finally be able to stop running. This Christmas, she’s determined to make her wish come true – if she can make it up to the swanky lodge and convince the wealthy resort owner that he needs her mad skills. Unfortunately, she failed to factor in the Christmas Eve snowstorm making the mountainous route so treacherous – or the stranger who saves her from a crash and makes her want things she didn’t think were hers to want. Is she the one Ben’s been waiting for? Or is Allie working with his rival to destroy everything?
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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:
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Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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