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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SIGHT BEYOND THE SUN (LOVE BEYOND BOOK TWO) by Melody Johnson

A prison break. Adrenaline junkie and explosives specialist Kinsley “Switch” Morales had a chip on her shoulder long beforebeing caught in what she suspects is some sort of intergalactic human-trafficking ring. Aliens not only exist, their reptilian bodies are stronger, their honed reflexes faster, and their shiny scales nearly impenetrable. But nothing will curb Kinsley’s resolve to commandeer their spaceship and return home to Earth—even if that means crawling behind enemy lines and cozying up to their uncompromising captain. An undercover mission. When Raveno Hoviir catches Kinsley outside her cell, wreaking havoc in his control room, he sees more than just her strength, resolve, and courage. He sees a golden opportunity to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)     AmazonKU

ALIEN WARLORD’S CLAIM (FATED MATES OF THE XAATHIAN BARBARIANS BOOK ONE) by Presley Hall

Savage. Brutal. Possessive. This alien barbarian will stop at nothing to make me his. When I caught my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend right before our wedding, I thought my day couldn’t get any worse. I was wrong. It got a lot worse. Like, alien abduction worse. Now I’m being held captive by a tribe of fierce alien warriors with striped skin, piercings, and horns. But when the leader of an opposing tribe comes to their village for peace talks one day, he takes one look at me and everything changes. He throws me over his shoulder and steals me away from my captors, claiming me for his own. I should be afraid of him. He’s even more massive and muscled than any of the other aliens I’ve seen so far, and I can’t understand a single word he says. But when he sets me on his furs and gazes down at me like he wants to devour me…Some part of me wants to let him.   AmazonKU

PURR FOR PURCHASE (ALPHAS OF NASILA BOOK THREE) by V K Ludwig

Baby books never mentioned knotty cravings. Heather – What to Expect when the Omega is Expecting warned me about a lot of things when it comes to pregnancy without an alpha around. Never did it mention that I would develop romantic feelings for my balled fist. I need a knot. Or a growl. Hell, I’d do with a purr. So I call the omega distress line, shamelessly taking from the alpha operator what I need. There is some panting involved. Maybe a little yelp. Before I know it, the operator is banging on my door for a wellness check. Oops. Davin – As a kinash working the distress line, I purred for many omegas. Never before did I accidentally get one off, only for her to scream and hang up. Concerned, I rush to her den to make sure she’s alright. She’s not. Because she has a dire case of waddling around in compression socks. She wants me to be her surrogate, which offers me half work at full pay. All I have to do is stick around until the youngling comes, and not do anything stupid. Like fall in love with a family.      AmazonKU

MENDED AND MARKED (WARRIOR ELITE SERIES BOOK SIX) by V T Bonds

VS Note: Listed in Erotica.

Pregnant and unbonded, I decide to take one last space cruise before settling into motherhood. When my ship crashes on a foreign planet, I think I’ve hit rock bottom… until evil scientists pull me from the wreckage. A furry alpha with golden fur, a devilish smile, and the filthiest purr saves me and for the first time in my life, I feel seen. Wanted. Loved. Except being stranded in the wilderness is the least of our problems. Will he be able to get us to safety, or will our enemies tear us apart? **This story is knot for the faint of heart. It is a dark action-packed Omegaverse romance set in a world where violence and sexual situations occur. Scenes are not glossed over. Sensitive readers please abstain.**

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AUCTIONED TO THE TUSK WARRIOR by Michele Mills

I’m on stage at the Auction House ready to sell my virginity to the highest bidder. No matter if he’s human, shifter or…alien. I hope to snag a quiet, contemplative, and easily influenced billionaire. He’ll need patience to put up with an aloof “bad girl” like me. I dress entirely in black, never smile and have no plans of ever falling in love. Safety and security, with an assumed name, is what I require. And if this mysterious buyer wants to marry me and move us to his remote mansion in the hinterland, all the better. My goals are simple: Wreak retribution upon my enemies. Care for my darling, ailing senior cat. The lights go up and a roar echoes in the audience. A heavily armed, tattooed male pounds his fists against his hairy chest and strides straight for me, a look of extreme cunning flashing in his other-worldly red eyes. What the heck? My jaw drops when I see this “man” who wants marriage on the spot. He’s…he’s an alien warrior with tusks? Ugh. How am I supposed to reign over this handsome, muscle-bound alien alpha? My body might be for sale tonight, but my heart is certainly not part of the bargain.      AmazonKU

KNOT ALL IS RUINED PART ONE (KNOT ALL IS OMEGAVERSE BOOK THREE) by Elizabeth Knight

They told us we’d be helping our country. That we’d be preventing war. It was all one big fat lie and we believed it—until it was too late. Waking up on a bus headed for a war-torn country was just the beginning of the nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. They’d told us during our time in the Omega Care Center there was a chance we might be sent to another country if we didn’t find a pack. They didn’t say we’d be drugged and put on this bus sent to be breeders for a war that would never end. Here they didn’t see us as human, only a tool to produce more soldiers whether we liked it or not. I learned quickly that my stubborn streak was going to make the difference between letting this new life destroy me or surviving long enough to escape. Unfortunately my fighting nature and refusal to submit is what attracted the attention of the very people I wanted to avoid. Now I’m being sent off to a remote military outpost close to the front lines, to be the personal breeder of the General’s heir and Commander of the Northern army. Will I be able to survive in a world that sees Omegas as less than human? Am I strong enough to keep fighting when the world keeps telling me to submit? It better be, because I’m going to prove once and for all that not all Omegas are weak. I will not let this ruin me, I will survive even if I have to take the whole army down.    AmazonKU

COMIC BOOK ROMANCE by Charles Payseur

Calvin Kant is what anyone would want in a reporter — an excellent typist, a dogged investigator, and an upstanding citizen. Oh, and a superhero. At least, his alter ego, Maxim, is. Fleeing a messy situation at his last job, Cal has arrived in Capital City without much direction. That is, until his new colleague Liang Lu sweeps him into a dangerous assignment at a maximum security supervillain prison. What could go wrong? Well, a supervillain prison break could leave both of them trapped and in peril with Cal having to juggle his growing attraction to Liang with his need to protect his secret identity. And that mess Cal was running from could catch up with him at exactly the wrong moment, leaving him vulnerable and unprotected. Luckily for him, though, Liang’s got more than good looks going for him. But can the two men save the day, and each other, and find their own comic book romance?      Amazon     Kobo

THE WARLORD’S STORMY SKYE (COLETTI WARLORD SERIES BOOK 17) by Gail Koger

My name is Skye McAllister, I’m a psychic witch and a healer. My life is a rollercoaster ride of craziness. My unique electrical powers have a bunch of alien males eyeing me like I’m prime rib at an all-you-can-eat banquet. If that wasn’t bad enough, a crazy old witch transformed herself into a half-human Kotsor spider and is trying to kill me with hexes, magical bombs, and her zillion hatchlings. Have you ever tried to disarm an enchanted bomb with space Neanderthals trying to claim you as their mate? It’s a good way to die. To keep me alive, Zarek, the Coletti Overlord, assigned me a partner. Vorian is a badass War Commander who is used to people obeying him immediately. Like that’s going to happen. I will admit he’s sex on two legs, and so damn pretty. But if I let my hormones dictate my actions, we’d be bound for life. Not happening. Once we rid the galaxy of Mallox and the evil spider lady, I’m ditching his fine ass.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CHILD OF THE CRYSTAL PLANET by Ennis Rook Bashe

A runaway nonbinary teenager with uncontrolled psychic powers and secret trauma. An impulsive girl whose psychic powers have forced her to become an intergalactic celebrity. No one on their home planets understands them. What if they could be the perfect team? From fighting an evil ghost preying on an exoplanet’s queer population, to freeing the captive population of an orbiting sweatshop, no mission is too dangerous for this badass pair. But what happens when their feelings for each other change? Child of the Crystal Planet is an #ownvoices novel in linked short stories with Weetzie Bat and Star Wars vibes, featuring love, friendship, and found family.     Amazon

ORC REBEL’S SECRET BABY (SECRET BABIES OF PROTHEKAN ORC WARRIORS BOOK THREE) by Celeste King

He died trying to protect me. Or so I thought. On a hellish Earth I created my own slice of Heaven with Agrish…until it was burned to the ground. Along with my safety. For the last year, I’ve done nothing but run. Alone. Afraid. And with a broken heart. The Burning Sun orc clan was supposed to be my refuge. But then I see him. My giant orc. Rescued and living among them. And now it’s my purgatory. Each day he goes out in search of me – the woman that caused him to nearly die. But finding me will only trade one suffering for another. And I love him too much to put his life at risk again. But this last year holds more secrets than his survival. See, if Agrish succeeds in his search, he won’t just find me. He’ll find a daughter as well.      AmazonKU

THE INFINITE: THE OUTSIDE BOOK III by Ada Hoffman

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

Time is running out for the planet Jai. The artificially intelligent Gods who rule the galaxy have withdrawn their protection from the chaos-ravaged world, just as their most ancient enemy closes in. For Yasira Shien, who has devoted herself to the fragile planet’s nascent rebellion, it’s time to do or die – and the odds are overwhelming. Enter Dr. Evianna Talirr. Talirr, the visionary who decimated the planet and began its rebellion, is not a woman to be trusted. But she’s returned with an unsettling prophecy: the only way to save Jai is for Yasira to die.Yasira knows it can’t be that simple. But as she frantically searches for other options, what she finds will upend everything she knew about the Gods, the galaxy she lives in, and herself.

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ASIA’S FATE (RED PLANET JUNGLE BOOK 8) by Miranda Martin

There’s an old saying that no plan survives contact with the enemy. But what if the enemy is your fated mate? Asia – Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. I was supposed to be “captured”, gather intel from the inside, then be rescued and returned to safety. But the moment I saw the enormous, electric blue scaled alien dragon warrior, my heart leapt into my throat. He’s Order, the enemy, but I can’t help but notice the way he looks at me. He still locks me in a cage though. Velyk – The fate of Tajss rests on us, the loyal brothers of the Order, but some of us have lost their way. I will not waver. The cause is too important and the sacrifice too great. The sudden appearance of the human female ruins everything when my dragon breaks free of its chains, despite all my years of training. It demands that I grab her, take her, carry her away and make her mine. My treasure. Yet as difficult as it is, I control my primal urge and allow her to be taken into custody. But when the Order’s plan for her races towards fruition, my resolve is sorely tested. Do I keep my oaths or betray everything for love?

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WANTED by Marteeka Karland

Interplanetary agents and smugglers — when they collide, their chemistry will be explosive. White Russian (Wanted 1): After weeks of lonely space and one breakdown after another, Tiressa just wants a drink to relax while the nebula storm passes. But when she orders a White Russian, he’s not quite what she expects. Undercover so deep only the Supreme Commander of the military knows his mission, Yuri Dubnikov’s situation is bad. Convincing Tiressa he isn’t the villain will definitely take work. Vodka Shots (Wanted 2): Dmitry is pissed as hell. He was betrayed by a woman he trusted and now she must pay. When finally catches her, her reasons for her betrayal — and her abrupt departure — chill his blood. With secrets and conspiracies at every turn, Dmitry must decide who to trust. The lives of everyone he holds dear may depend on his decisions. Molotov Cocktail (Wanted 3): Hawk has been baffled by Onyx since they first met. The woman defies all reason. A man can only take so much, and when Onyx defies his orders in the heat of battle, Hawk decides to show her what a fiery explosion a Molotov Cocktail can really ignite.     Amazon     Kobo

LOVING THE VARGI by Claire Davon

VS note: A re-release with ‘minor tweaks’. Sounded good, added to my TBR list.

After years of slaving away at a dead-end job, Laurel gets the chance to join a party welcoming the Vargi—a peaceful extra-terrestrial race—to her city. Even better, it puts her in close proximity to a Vargi whose sun colored skin and rich golden hair have filled her fantasies since the moment he first appeared on her TV screen. Just as she’s daydreaming about what’s under his uniform, bullets fly from the direction of a band of “Aliens go home” protestors. Acting on sheer instinct, Laurel throws herself between her Vargi and danger. Ting’arak never felt the impulse to bind himself to anyone. Until now—with the Terran sprawled across his body. But it’s impossible. He shouldn’t be wondering if her eyes are really as blue as the rare flowers on his home planet, or if her yellow hair feels as soft as it looks. Thrown together to track down the would-be assassins, Ting and Laurel share a kiss that flares into passion. But when his secret plan to trap the culprits backfires, her courage could be the very thing that separates them.      Amazon

PRINCESS AND THE BRUISER (IGNISAR BOOK THREE) by Jess K Hardy and Msytic Owl

Rax Varon, head of security on the interstellar pleasure cruise the Ignisar, loathes the Royals of his home planet, especially House Lysero, the palace lording over his home city. The last thing he expects returning from a visit to his mother is the insufferable only princess of House Lysero hitching a ride on his shuttle. Kateri Lysero is desperate to escape her arranged marriage into powerful and dangerous House Hasantis. Running from her pristine public image, her abusive uncle, and her distant mother, she stows away on the first deep-space shuttle she can find, hoping to vanish among the stars. She never dreamed her survival would hinge on convincing the grumpy green brute piloting the shuttle to hide her away on his infamous sex cruise. Reluctantly playing bodyguard, Rax helps Kateri hide in plain sight while also keeping her out of trouble. But when trouble finds her, he knows the only way to keep her safe is to teach her to defend herself. When a mysterious Royal arrives on his ship, he learns there’s a better way to protect her. He has to marry her.   AmazonKU

ROSEMARY (DESERT WILLOW SERIES) by Nat Burns

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

In this highly anticipated second book in The Desert Willow Series, the Grey aliens are back and Lily Dawson, the government liaison to the Interdimensional Beings who protect Earth, is called back into action. Only this time, it is her half IDB daughter, Birdie, and another hybrid teen, Rosemary, who will be called upon to create a treaty to save Earth from certain destruction. Soon life is further complicated by an unknown earthly threat, a human, who seeks revenge. Will Lily be strong enough to deal with the consequences of protecting the Earth from the Greys? Is she willing to give up everything she loves to protect her home planet and fulfill her duties as a government liaison? Only time will tell, and time is swiftly running out.      Amazon

A MONSTER’S LOVE (KADRIXAN MATES BOOK THREE) by Lynnea Lee

TRJUN – When I charged the enemy to rescue a ravishing female who caught my eye, I didn’t expect the mate bond to drop me to my knees. Captured, I’m locked behind electrified bars in a genetic lab where a researcher throws the female into my cell and demands we reproduce. I vow to do everything in my power to make my little mate happy, but I won’t claim her until I extricate us from this cruel prison. Once we’re free, she can have anything she wants from me so long as she doesn’t want me to let her go. BRIANNA – Once, I was a golden child. The perfect accessory for my parents’ social climbing. Then their prospects soured, and they sent me to Utopia. Betrayed by everyone, I gave up on life and love. Then I was thrown in a prison cell with a red-hot alien demon, the first being to ever truly protect me. I don’t understand his growls and snarls, but inside the curve of Trjun’s wings, I do know I am safe. Teamwork and a bit of luck help us escape the secret lab, and with the sun on my face, I swear I’ll never live for anyone but myself again. But one look at Trjun and I want to throw caution to the wind. Do I dare stay safe in his arms forever?      AmazonKU

BROKEN VALLEY: BOOK TWO OF THE NESKAN CHRONICLES by Owen Lach

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

Adan Testa is on the run. Somehow he can use the centuries-old tech left behind by Neska’s original colonists. And that makes him the target of powerful forces willing to do whatever it takes to learn Adan’s secret for themselves. With relentless Union operatives hot on his heels, Adan and his friends begin a perilous journey along the 500-year-old trail to find the only thing that can give Adan the answers he seeks.      AmazonKU

AGURMA WARRIOR (THE AGURMA CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by S J Sanders

For Kaylar’monushava’dresh, receiving coordinates to the human planet, Earth, was supposed to solve his most immediate problem of satisfying the council. They wanted a human female, and as an elite warrior he was to provide it—even if he did let his cousin’s female escape with her mate. His calculations for success were high. He even provided extra insurance for himself by picking up a biotech hatchling. And… nothing goes to plan. If being crashed on an island on Earth and surrounded by hideous amounts of water were not bad enough, E302, the hatchling that caused the crash, is growing rapidly to monstrous proportions and he is trapped with an alluring human who is rapidly making him forget his duty. Can they escape the island and E302 intact, and will he succumb to the greatest temptation of all—one he believed he would never have—a mate to call his own. Over a year ago, Meg Hart escaped the Red Reaper camp but life at The City wasn’t all that it was cracked up to be. The division between the camp girls and the other women they arrived with at The City never seemed to let up. There was no forgetting her past, so she sought to escape it the only way that seemed reasonable…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)     AmazonKU

LUCK BE A LADY PIRATE (SASS AND STEAM BOOK FIVE) by Catherine Stein

The most dangerous pirate in the skies might be the one who steals your heart. Yvette Séverin has piracy in her blood. The only child of the vile Captain Redbeard, she has commandeered his name, his best smuggling routes, and a perfect airship. Now she’s determined to shove all her past failures aside and make herself the best possible captain. The new Captain Redbeard leaves no woman behind. If protecting her crew leads to kidnapping a prim and proper—and irresistible—psychologist… C’est la vie. The last thing Catalina Navarro needs is …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

PUNISHED: BRIDES OF THE KINDRED BOOK 27 by Evangeline Anderson

Mia and Severith are undercover, pretending to be married. But the cult they are infiltrating has some strange sexual practices. Will their partnership be blown to pieces? Only one thing is certain—someone is going to get…Punished. Mia Deen is a strong, independent woman—she’s also a police detective in the Human Kindred Relations Department of the Tampa PD. Petite but curvy, Mia has worked hard to make a name for herself in a man’s world and she certainly has no secret sexual wishes to be dominated in any way. Severith is Mia’s partner—he’s also a rare Dae’mon Kindred warrior. Seven feet tall, muscular, with red skin and horns, he’s a warrior to be reckoned with. But though the bad guys fall down at his feet in fear when they see “The Devil” coming, there’s one thing Sev can’t master—his intense attraction for his partner, Mia—an attraction which apparently is not returned. All goes well until Mia and Sev are sent undercover to expose a cult. The PPP or Peaceful People of the Prophet have some very strange religious beliefs—the strangest being that a wife must submit unconditionally to her husband and he has the right to punish her sexually if she disobeys him. While pretending to be a married couple, Mia and Sev begin to question everything about their relationship. Will the charged atmosphere of the strangely sexual cult blow their partnership to pieces? Will Mia learn to submit to Sev or will her troubled past keep her from giving in to the intense attraction between them?

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POISONED KISSES (FUC UNIVERSITY BOOK 36) by Mandy Rosko

They warned her that the cobra’s kisses are poison…John’s life has been one mistake after another. How does a normal human guy end up turned into a cobra shifter and then become a henchman for evil scientists? Just when he thinks he’s finally free, he ends up right back at the mercy of another. Rachel and Matthew know they’re not supposed to exist. If FUC knew that their father used experimentation to save their lives, they’d be done for. But a new arrival has them curious about the world outside their bunker. Matthew believes the answers are at FUCN’A, while Rachel is captivated by the new prisoner. The things he tells her cannot possibly be true, but she can’t keep away from him either, and taking such risks could prove poisonous for her health.     Amazon      Apple Books     Kobo

JUGGERNAUT: THE INHERITED STARS SERIES by Laurie A Green

VS note: An ‘expanded’ re-release.

Lieutenant Commander Dekessa “Dek” Garr is second-in-command of a security force that protects a discovery buried deep inside an ancient lava tube. The implications of the find are staggering, and the stakes are high if their enemy—the Alliance—ever learns the truth about Site D. When her commander suddenly departs with zero warning and a mysterious visitor arrives, her job becomes a whole new level of complicated. Sno Telon has an exercise to perform, and he isn’t about to let anyone stop him–including the dedicated acting commander known as Dek. But when his partner, CaSandra, a bioengineered dog-cat-weasel-mongoose, takes an immediate liking to the team leader, Sno realizes there’s much more to the woman than harsh words and hard scowls. When Dek is attacked by an invisible foe who infiltrates the off-limits excavation, she immediately suspects Telon as the obvious culprit. But her interrogations of the man don’t go as planned and an unlikely bond forms between them as they reach a startling conclusion. Could the invisible perpetrator actually be an Alliance spy who’s about to blow open the secrets of Site D? Can Dek trust Telon and his StarDog partner to help root out a possible Alliance operative, even if it means breaking every security protocol in the process? If her instincts about Telon are wrong, Site D’s secret could be lost forever…and her life along with it.     Amazon

CORRUPTED (THE UNCAGED) by Amber Ella Monroe

I’m exactly who they say I am—an omega and an outcast. When Bjorn Nightblood runs me off the road, I label him my enemy. Little do I know, he’s my fated Alpha. I used to hide my true self. My real nature. But when I’m around Bjorn, I can’t hide anything at all. Not even my attraction to him. I don’t want to be claimed. The last man who claimed I meant the world to him left without a reason. That man was my father—and he was an Alpha too. Why should I trust another one? Either way, because of my ties with a certain rival alpha group, I don’t think the Uncaged will welcome me into their clan anytime soon. Or likely ever. The Alpha says he’ll fight for my trust and my love even if it takes forever.      AmazonKU

MONSTROUS ENDS (FORGOTTEN CITY BOOK THREE) by K A Knight

Thirty years ago the world as we know it was lost. Now humans live like rats, desperate for food and safety, the wall towering before us as a mocking reminder of what happened…A wall I find myself running to for refuge. I’ve spent my whole life uncovering the truth, telling the world the reality behind the stories that they watch. I’m the one on their screens, the adrenaline junkie, the mayor’s perfect daughter. Until one day I pick up the wrong story. With no other choice, I run and hide in the one place I will be safe from those hunting me…The wall. However, once over it, I don’t find safety, I find chains. Captured by my enemy, a monster, and held at his whims I have no choice but to use every weapon at my disposal to keep myself alive and prove my worth to him. Samael, The Mad King. The monster that hates humans more than any other, the one who watches me like he cannot wait to kill me, but when fate intervenes and we find ourselves turning to the other for answers he has no choice but to keep me alive. After all, my enemy’s enemy is my friend. Lies have been told, truths have been revealed, but now its time to end this once and for all. It is time for the monsters to take their revenge. It is time for our Monstrous Ends.      AmazonKU

BENLON (LUNAR UPRISING BOOK FIVE) by Cindi Friberg

Olarra sacrifices everything to warn Benlon about a Pylorian plot that threatens his entire species. Their attraction smolders and flares while they battle the destructive nanobots wreaking havoc inside each lunar raider. They try to stay focused on the crisis, but bonding fever is impossible to ignore. The Pylorians sabotage their progress at every turn, and time is running out!      AmazonKU

RAZOR: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES ONCE FREED BOOK TWO by Jessie Rose Case

This is the second of the Once Freed novels of the Galactic Cyborg Heat Series. Full of hot passionate males set in the Galactic Cyborg world of dominance.      AmazonKU

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VS: Since I had such a great 4.5 Star review on this book last week from Sophia at the Books of My Heart Blog – she’s been working her way through basically all the Sectors novels and I’m so thrilled and honored AND her critiques are spot on. She gets me and my characters but she also brings up a few things for sure. 

COLONY UNDER SIEGE: INTERSTELLAR PLAGUE  by Veronica Scott

Newly graduated from a prestigious interstellar medical school, Dr. Saffia Mandell has been assigned to the Haven Two colony on the galaxy’s outer rim as the only doctor for some 2000 human residents. She’s counting the days until her five years there is up, trying to adjust to rural living after life in the crowded Inner Sectors and fighting her attraction to Chief Ranger Micah Navonn. She’s dreading the upcoming tourist season when the rich and pampered will descend on the planet for the scenic wonders and novel sports opportunities and no doubt inundate her little clinic but the colony depends on the seasonal income to survive.

As the senior official for his people, the Calinurra, the indigenous inhabitants of Haven Two, Micah enforces the treaty, regulates the tourist permits, patrols the forests and resists his fascination with Dr. Mandell. He never expected to be involved with a human woman and doesn’t want to believe in the concept of a fated mate. He wants to keep his life simple and isn’t ready for any long term commitment. Besides Saffia keeps proclaiming she’ll be leaving when her appointment is up in four and a half years so why should he risk his heart?

Then a ship arrives unexpectedly carrying a very ill little girl and soon the deadly virus is spreading through Haven Two. The colony authorities are desperate to cover up the problem to preserve the all-important tourist season and Saffia and Micah have to work together to battle the outbreak, the local administration and their undeniable feelings for each other. Can the colony survive? And will Micah and Saffia be able to move past their fears about entanglements to act on the mutual attraction?     Amazon      Apple Books      Kobo      Nook      Google Play

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A FASHIONABLE DISASTER: THE HOT DAMNED SERIES BOOK 17 by Robyn Peterman

The richbloodsuckersdon’t want to pay taxes. Too bad, so sad. They’re the least of my problems right now. At the wise suggestion of my beloved mate, I indulge in a little retail therapy so I don’t dismember the pissed off crew of greedy Vamps who don’t want to pay their fair share. How could a trip to the happiest place on earth aka Target go wrong? Let me count the ways… Martha and Jane want to ride in the cart. Vinnie convinces me to buy chicken potholders because everyone needs poultry inspired oven mitts. Most horrifying? I’ve run into the most dastardly and most boring enemy yet, and they’ve turned my happy place into a nightmare. Their diabolical powers have already put Ethan into a trance, and I’m next on their list. I’m going to have to rely on my unconventional crew, Martha, Jane, Vinnie and some undead mimes hopped up on caffeinated blood, if I want to kick ass and end this supernatural snoozefest. Adding my untrustworthy, homicidal sister to the mix might end in catastrophe, but it’s a case of the Devil made me do it. Disaster has struck again, but I’ll handle it on my terms—fashionably and with no mercy. May the best Vamp stay awake long enough to win… and let it be me.      AmazonKU

ALPHA ATTACKED (BIG CITY LYCANS BOOK ONE) by Eve Langlais

This wolf is biting the bullet of love. Working in the ER, Maeve has seen some weird stuff, like the guy with numerous gunshot wounds who literally hops off the operating table and walks out. Which isn’t as strange as the people who claim they saw a wolf running out the main doors of the hospital. All par for the course on a full-moon shift. What Maeve doesn’t know is she saved the life of the local Alpha. Griffin is tough, and those who tried to kill him will regret their failure, because he is now out for revenge. The problem is identifying the enemy. Is it the rival wolf gang over the river, or a stranger trying to steal his Pack? The answer appears to be tangled up with the doctor who operated on him. A woman with a delectable scent—and secrets. What does Maeve have to do with the violence targeting his Pack? And what will the sexy doctor say when she realizes he doesn’t just howl in bed?

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ANCIENT SENTINEL (ANCIENTS RISING BOOK 7) by Katie Reus

He never expected her…Jaguar shifter Ren never thought he’d fall for anyone again—not after the last woman he opened his heart to tried to cut it out. Literally. But the moment he met Grace he fell hard and fast for the sweet human. Except she’s made it clear she’s only looking for friendship, and he wants it all. But he’ll do anything to claim her heart. Grace officially has a crush on her friend—a quiet jaguar shifter with kind eyes and deadly skills. However, he hasn’t given any indication he wants more than friendship. So she vows to move on—until they’re given an assignment by their Alpha. When they’re stuck together under the same roof, sharing one bed, it becomes impossible to hide her attraction. But then an unknown threat surfaces, putting Grace’s life in danger, and Ren will stop at nothing to protect the woman he knows is his mate.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HIVE MIND: THE SOVEREIGN CODE by Heidi Catherine and Tamar Sloan

Echo and River have blurred the line between Dead Born and Green Born, revealing the ultimate secret. They’ve discovered there’s a way to save humanity. The Sovereign is the one who carries true immunity against the deadly superbees. And now they must find her. As the first Dead Born to have Immunity, Echo is the logical conclusion. Except countless have died in the search for the Sovereign. Because the one way to be sure is to be stung by a queen bee. Only the true Sovereign will survive.   AmazonKU

DEATH ETERNAL (NECROMANCER RISING BOOK ONE) by Richard Amos

Death is supposed to be the end. Not in my world. The dead never move on, not since Death walked off the job and disappeared. As a necromancer, it’s my job to police the spirits while they remain stuck and, well, problematic a lot of the time. Death really needs to take his head out of his backside and get back to work, wherever he might be. After a horrible incident in the tunnels of the London Underground, my life takes a sharp turn. It’s all my fault and I’m sent off to a small town, a move to keep me out of sight and mind for the time being. Shamed, reputation dragged through the dirt. I’m not getting that promotion anytime soon. On my first day in the town, I get caught up in a strange murder case, and Death saves my life. Yes, the Death. The delectable, mysterious Death. Goodness, he is hotness personified. But what happened to make him walk away from his responsibilities? And why is he so deliciously tempting, my desire a raging inferno every time he looks at me with those incredible eyes? I shouldn’t be thinking of an immortal being like this, but with every passing hour I can’t stop myself from falling deeper into infatuation. I want him. Resistance is… impossible.   AmazonKU

BLOOD CAPTURES THE LIGHT (SOULBLOOD SERIES BOOK SIX) by Brenna Harlow

She was tasked with restoring the balance. He was the one who skewed it. Together, Light and Dark collide…And nothing will be the same on Earth again. Thea is nothing short of an angel, though she denies the biblical term. She radiates a halo of light and vows to protect the planet along with its native inhabitants. Her task is challenging, but being on the surface of the planet she created is a dream come true. Until her heart is stricken by the enemy- and she can’t figure out how to eradicate his presence. Ren is a villain in recovery; a recovery he isn’t sure he’ll survive. Until he sees her. The Light. His mate. She’ll either choose to save him from himself, or wither him like all the others.   AmazonKU

IN CONTROL (IN WITH THE PACK) by Hannah Haze

Sophia – I’m not shy. I’m not demure. And I’m not an omega. That doesn’t stop me from wanting my alpha professor and his pack. They may be out of bounds – older, experienced and forbidden – but one by one they fall for me too. Charming Liam. Beautiful Gabriel. Protective Roman. Despite appearances, not everything is right with this pack, though, and my past threatens to destroy our burdening relationship. I know I’m playing with fire. But burnt fingers have never stopped me before. And neither will my professor’s reservations. Perhaps he’s right to be cautious. Because the problem with fires? They can burn out of control.     AmazonKU

HATEFUL AS A SISTER (LORDS OF GRIMM BOOK FOUR) by Kendra Moreno

Enter the Grimm Forest one last time. . .Four stories. Four adventures. New things will come to light in this final installment of the Lords of Grimm. HATEFUL AS A SISTER – Some creatures are meant to hold the power in their hands. Some are meant to fear it. Others decide to take it for themselves no matter what destiny speaks. Those are the most dangerous creatures of all. . .ORIGINS: THE FROG KING – It was never meant to be his story. MY EVANGELINE – The stars shine bright for those who love them. Wake up, My Evangeline, and be born again. YOU, ME, & THE SEA – It’s been so long since Captain Bluebeard sailed the ocean. It’s about time he did so again.

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QUEER FIRES (FLINT AND TINDER BOOK TWO) by Gregory Ashe

Emmett might not have a job. He might not be going to school. He might not have any friends. Heck, he might not even be all that happy. But he’s clean; that’s the important thing. And all that spare time? It means he can really focus on screwing up his friendship (and absolutely nothing more than friendship) with Jim, who just happens to be the most important person in his life. When their friend Chloe shows up at their apartment, being chased by men with guns, Emmett and Jim find themselves dragged into a conflict they don’t understand. A year ago, they saved Chloe’s life from a band of supernatural killers. Now, it seems someone is after her again. It’s up to Emmett and Jim to stop them, which might be easier if they could figure out why everyone wants her. It won’t be that easy, of course. When Chloe’s on-and-off-again girlfriend gets taken hostage, Emmett and Jim will have to race to save her. But an invisible war is raging all around them, and they’ve just stepped into the crossfire.

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THE PRODIGIES (VAMPIRE NAVY SEAL: SAM & LAYLA BOOK FIVE) by S B Alexander

Hunters are coming out of the shadows. New enemies are on the horizon, and the war grows larger every day. For centuries, vampires have lived among humans in secret until one press conference threatens the livelihood of bloodsuckers worldwide, including my inhuman children. I dare my adversaries to come anywhere near them. But I can’t fight alone. I need my powerful vampire husband at my side. But the Council of Elders is up in arms, ancient vampires, whose only course of action against this threat is to use Sam Mason as a scapegoat. Sam’s own kind is hunting him, forcing us to separate into two camps to keep our family safe. To make matters worse, my deranged sister, Rianne, has thrown down the gauntlet. The only way to deal with her is to fight to the death. I have no plans to die, but fate has a twisted sense of humor.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

GRAVE MISTAKE (AMYTHYST’S WAND SHOP MYSTERIES BOOK TEN) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape

Doctor Stacey Barnes may have ridiculous rules about who she’ll date, but when it comes to murder, she’s gravely serious. After being called to investigate the latest body, Stacey has to team up with her childhood friend and forensics genius, Gabriel Rook, to uncover who is behind the deed.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WOLF OF BONES (THE SHIFTER REJECTED SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Amelia Shaw

Tragedy strikes for Galen and Talia is by his side. But there are forces beyond earth that are vying for Talia’s blood and it will take more that wolf power to beat them.

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THE BODY CATCHER by Megan Derr

Tashi is a body catcher, paid by inhabitants of the poor districts of Ossiri City to dispose of inconvenient corpses. The fewer questions he asks about them, the happier everyone tends to be. It’s not an easy life, and the money isn’t great, but it’s better than the life he led when he was first thrown out on the streets with nothing but the clothes he was wearing. Then a colleague asks him to help with the bodies of a woman and babe who died in the birthing. Not just any woman and child, either, but a royal princess and her secret bastard. Though he wants no part of the mess, Tashi agrees, and finds himself facing his past and enough trouble to kill him and anyone stupid enough to help him.

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SHAKE THAT SASS (DIRE WOLF MATES BOOK ONE) by  C D Gorri

He’s an Alpha looking for a home. She’s an outsider with no one to call her own. Can they find what they’re searching for in each other? Derrick Rand is an Alpha Dire Wolf, a rare and powerful species of Shifter. When he hears about the seemingly ideal town of Blue Valley, New Jersey, he, and his crew, fill their tanks and mount their bikes for the long cross-country ride. Tired of the nomadic life, Derrick is determined to find a place to call home. Lucy Corwyn leads a fairly simple lifestyle, moving from town to town and working crappy jobs to make ends meet. Feline Hybrid Shifters aren’t exactly high enough on the food chain to claim territory. After her junker breaks down, Lucy finds herself stranded and without funds. Time is of the essence for this not-so-big Cat. She needs to earn some fast cash to fix her car before some dumb Shifter tries to turn her into a chew toy. Luckily, she spies a help wanted sign at a biker bar. Walking into Serious Moonlight to inquire about a job is a piece of cake, or so she thinks. Imagine her surprise when the sexy new owner turns out to be her mate… and that’s not all. The gorgeous male is not only a Dire Wolf, he’s the Pack Alpha. Larger than life and chock full of testosterone, this monster is used to getting his way, but that doesn’t mean Lucy will make it easy on the big guy. No way. No how. If the big bad Wolf wants to catch this little she-Cat, he’s gonna have to shake that sass.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

ON CRONE NINE (THE WITCHES’ MUYRDER CLUB BOOK SIX) by Samantha Silver

Welcome to Golden Hope, where the whole town will cast you under its spell…Storm and the rest of the Witches Murder Club have finally uncovered the truth–who killed Storm’s family, and Gary. There’s only one problem: getting justice. The crew sets out to find the perpetrator, and Storm wants some answers she’s been waiting decades for. But will the killer get to them first?   AmazonKU

ARIANA (DRAGON DESCENDANTS BOOK THREE) by Eileen Troemel

Winnod abandoned Ariana ten years ago. Ariana’s fated mate denied her. She mourned his loss but she didn’t pursue him. She refused to chase a male who didn’t want her. She found her inner peace but her loneliness echoes from her to air dragons. They tell her to call him in the old way. If he’s a true mate, he’ll return. If he’s not, she should move on. When Winnod returns, will his revelations tear them apart or heal the wounds?     AmazonKU

LOR: MM MONSTER ROMANCE (MONSTROUS BOOK 7) by Lily Mayne

My role as Moric—ruler of a small and prosperous fiefdom in a quiet corner of the world—has always been painfully dull and stifling. Until a beautiful, otherworldly creature with pink skin and a mane of golden hair falls through a strange void that has appeared in my guestroom. And I am instantly captivated by him. I have never seen anything like him. I have no idea where he came from, and what else is through that unsettling void—another world filled with soft-skinned, defenceless creatures like him? No tails, no horns, no claws, no sharp teeth. Tiny clothing, rounded ears, bright blue eyes. He is fascinating. And I want to keep him. But I have no idea how my citizens and councillors will react to his presence—to the knowledge that a whole other world exists, and there is a portal to it in my guestroom. As much as I try to keep him my secret, the truth starts to slip out. And those in my fiefdom who cling desperately onto power do their best to tear us apart. To take him from me. I won’t let them. Lor is Book Seven of the Monstrous series, a post-apocalyptic m/m fantasy series that features monsters and human men falling in love. It is best to read the series in order.   AmazonKU

THE HUSKY AND HIS WHITE CAT SHIZUN VOL 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou  

The longer Mo Ran spends in his life reborn, the less he understands the man he once was, to say nothing of the teacher he so hated. As emperor of the mortal realm, Mo Ran loathed Chu Wanning with all his being, but the Chu Wanning of this life has sacrificed himself for his student’s sake time and again. Nevertheless, with the day of Chu Wanning’s greatest betrayal on the horizon, Mo Ran clings to his hatred and his hopes: he must not let the past repeat itself. Yet strange new tragedies continue to unfold, and Mo Ran finds himself working alongside Chu Wanning to hunt down the mysterious culprit—a cruel mastermind who may know more about Mo Ran than even he remembers.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

RECOVERY ROAD (TORPEDO INK BOOK EIGHT) by Christine Feehan

VS Note: Listed under PNR Ghost/Vampire categories.

Kir “Master” Vasiliev doesn’t care whether he lives or dies. He’s a burnt-out shell with no one and nothing but his club. Whatever Torpedo Ink needs, Master will put himself in harm’s way time after time. If he doesn’t make it back, he’s certain everyone will move on just fine. Investment banker Ambrielle Moore knows her own mind, and she’s not willing to settle for anyone. So when a second-rate gangster and his thugs try to coerce her into marriage—and giving up all of her family’s money—she’s having none of it. Until they turn to cold-blooded murder.  Grieving and enraged, Ambrie is ready to go scorched earth on her captors when Master shows up anticipating a damsel in distress. But Ambrie is nothing like he expected, and everything he never knew he desired.

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SNUFFED OUT (MAGIC CANDLE SHOP MYSTERY BOOK ONE) by Valona Jones

Twin sisters Tabby and Sage co-own a candle shop, but will it all go up in flames in Valona Jones’ series debut, perfect for fans of Amanda Flower and Bailey Cates. 30-year-old fraternal twins Tabby and Sage Winslow own The Book and Candle Shop in Savannah. Sage is hot-headed and impulsive while Tabby is calm and collected, making them the perfect partnership. When  one of their customers is found murdered, from a blow to the head, that partnership is put to the test.
Blithe McAdam had been seen in a heated argument with shop clerk Gerard, which immediately makes him suspect number one. The twins are convinced of Gerard’s innocence and start digging into Blithe’s past. But no one is cooperating. The neighbor who found the body isn’t talking, medical examiner Quig won’t give any details about the autopsy, and nasty rumors begin surfacing about the drowning of Blithe’s father years earlier—evidence that could seal Gerard’s fate. Tabby and Sage dig desperately for the truth. But it’s not only their friend who’s in peril. With the clock ticking, the twins find themselves in the grip of an unseen and deadly energy that has seeped into their midst—and in the sights of a ruthless killer.

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HAMMER (CAGED AND DANGEROUS BOOK SEVEN) by Milly Taiden

I’m the only one who can save her. My freedom comes with hers. She’s my mate and my dragon will fight to keep her. She’s my only reason to lie. How could someone as incredible as her want me? She’s so smart and independent. I’m just a convict with no future. Maybe if she sees the real me, if I can lower my walls. But the last time I did, I was betrayed. I won’t let that happen again.   AmazonKU

SLAY ME (IMMORTAL VICES AND VIRTUES BOOK NINE) by Jessica Wayne

In No Man’s Circus, the Ringmaster controls everything–even me. Every evening, I’m forced to perform. High above a crowd of supernaturals, I fly on my lyra. Never high enough to escape my captor. And when the lights go down and the audience goes home, it’s just him and me. I shouldn’t enjoy it. This obsession he has with me. But as a hybrid in a world where power is king, I’m nothing special. Except when his eyes are on my body. He’s a beast whose strength is unparalleled, a creature who demands my obedience, but even as the twisted parts of me are drawn to him, I refuse to be broken. He’ll have to kill me first.      AmazonKU

HOW TO DEFY A VAMPIRE (VRC: VAMPIRE RELATED CRIMES BOOK 5) by Alice Winters

Finn – Stumbling into a crime scene is pretty typical for me. As a human, joining the VRC has done everything but keep me out of trouble. And now I seem to be playing a part that I’d really rather not play… if I want to keep my head, that is. By my side is my partner Marcus, a vampire who has vowed to tear the world apart—and even a mattress—to keep me safe. I want to do everything I can to protect my newfound family, no matter what we’re forced to face. Marcus – When ghosts from my past step right into my path, I want to look the other way. I’d rather enjoy my life with Finn, figure out a way to make my brother less obnoxiously gaudy, and find out how to never go roller skating ever again. Finn is the bravest person I’ve ever met, but he’s also a human and we’re working against some of the strongest vampires in existence. I’m left doing what I can to shield those dearest to me while trying to keep the past from consuming the present. I can’t let the same mistakes happen again.       AmazonKU

DARK FALLS ACADEMY: IMMORTAL SINS by Anya J Cosgrove

The Academy has fallen to the enemy. Cole had to flee to Faerie. His best friend Flynn—my bully and tormentor—holds all the answers. My family secrets are like a noose, slowly tightening around my neck. To vanquish my demons, I’ll break all the rules. I’ll kneel before my dark prince and infiltrate his world. Mortals shouldn’t eat Faerie fruits. Every witch knows the rule. Can I handle just one bite? Or two? What about a taste of forever?      AmazonKU

A SONG OF SAINTS AND SWANS (THE YAGA’S RIDERS) by C Rochelle

According to legend, swans sing most beautifully before they die. As shifter royalty and the next in line to lead my clan, I believed I was invincible. Until my mother disappeared without a trace and I learned my entire existence was a lie. My fate was sealed when the last of my power was stolen by human men. From that day forward, I buried the life I’d been born into, along with any humanity I had left. Until all that remained was pure animal rage. When the past arrives with twin promises of winter’s death and spring’s renewal, I’m given the chance to reclaim the life I was destined for. The question is—how badly do I want it? Enough to be reborn from the ashes? Or should I allow my fate to sing its final swan song?   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE MONSTER (TO LOVE A MONSTER BOOK ONE) by Jessica Grayson

VS Note: Sorry but apparently this one didn’t actually release on schedule which is beyond my control.

SQUIRREL CIRCUS by Holly Day

Can you forgive being rejected by your mate? For as long as Jyran Pechman can remember, he’s dreamed about finding his soulmate. As a child, he lost his family, and he’s been moving around ever since. He hates it, and he wants nothing more than to have a home. A mate. A place to belong. Gideon Everett might have dreamed about the day he’d find his mate, but his mate was never an unorganized, nut-hoarding squirrel shifter in those dreams. Wolves eat squirrels, so when Jyran walks into Gideon’s bar, he throws him out and tells him he wants nothing to do with him. He has a reputation to think about, and he will not be known as the wolf who mated a squirrel. Being rejected hurts more than Jyran ever imagined, and he swears never to set foot in Gideon’s bar again. After the initial shock, Gideon is almost sure he made the right decision. Almost. What if he made the wrong decision? Now when he knows his mate is out there, can he live on as if they’ve never met, or does he have to … ugh … apologize?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE BAUCHAN (MONSTERS UNDER MY BED BOOK TWO) by J B Trepagnier

Apparently, I’m not a dragon. What I am is indestructible, capable of healing mortal wounds, and Alastair can never hurt me again. From what I’m understanding, he can’t even use his old tricks if he could manage to force them down my throat. I don’t know where he is, but I’m coming for him. He killed me and hurt Oisin. I’m home in the Unseelie Court. It’s beautiful but so different than everything I ever knew. I barely have time to see everything before I have to leave again. Shortly after Alastair’s attack, my mother’s ambassador in the Seelie Court went dark with her communications. It’s not just my job as a princess to make sure Nova is freed. I know how Finnan feels about snitches, but I want to look his parents in the eye when I tell them what he did to me. I might be new to everything regarding the Fae, but I knew what Alastair had done to me was reprehensible in both courts. And from what I was understanding, if the Seelie still didn’t want to deal with it, it was perfectly acceptable for an Unseelie woman to choose her revenge.   AmazonKU

PURSUED (SILVER FALLS UNIVERSITY BOOK FOUR) by M Sinclair

Five broken alphas. One lost wolf. A fate she never expected. I’d never looked into my past—never tried to discover what awaited me there. Maybe I should have. Mona’s arrival brought a whirlwind of possibility, even if her claim seemed impossible. How could I be her daughter? It was a moment of discovery quickly eclipsed by what she needed from me—why she had truly shown up at Silver Falls University. Hastain, and others like him, were a threat to many, and the only way to stop them? True magic. Now my mates and I are on a mission to uncover the truth, all while being pursued by those bent on stopping us. Those who want to shatter my snowglobe of happiness.     AmazonKU

THE LADY OF THE MIRRORED LAKE (THE WILD ROSE AND THE SEA RAVEN BOOK TWO) by Jennifer Ivy Walker

Hunted by the Black Widow Queen, Issylte–a healer with the verdant magic of the forest–must flee Avalon with the two finest knights in the Celtic realm, both wrongly accused of treason. The trio travels to Bretagne, where Issylte heals a critically injured wolf and obtains fiercely loyal, shapeshifting allies. In mystical Brocéliande, Issylte becomes a warrior priestess of the Tribe of Dana and otherworldly mate of the Blue Knight of Cornwall, discovering with Tristan a passion that transcends all bounds. When she becomes the Lady of the Mirrored Lake, sworn to defend the sacred waters of the Goddess, Issylte must undertake a perilous quest to discover what priceless object lies hidden in its murky depths. As a nascent evil emerges in a fetid cave, Issylte and Tristan must face a diabolical trio that threatens their lives, their love, and their kingdoms. Enchanted. Enflamed. Entwined. Can their passion and power prevail?

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ALPHA’S REJECTION (TALES OF THE TELLURIAN PACK BOOK ONE) by Blake R Wolfe

Kael is a werewolf on the run. After a series of tragic events in his personal life, he’s quit his job, packed a bag, and disappeared in the middle of the night. His destination? A cabin in northern Michigan belonging to one of his old friends. It’s a beacon of salvation and a place to rest while he figures out what to do with his hot mess of a life. The cabin turns out to be almost nice and the town is practically run by the local werewolf pack, not to mention it’s full of great eye candy thanks to the local university. After a particularly hunky ginger catches his eye, Kael is forced by his mother’s meddling to make his way to the pack’s preserve where he meets the alpha. To his surprise, he’s invited to their monthly full moon potluck and thanks to his midwestern manners, he’s unable to refuse. Just when everything seems all right, he runs face-first into the hunky ginger again… the alpha’s son. A spark ignites between them, further fanned during the pack’s monthly festivities. As much as Kael wants to keep his distance, he can’t seem to help the undeniable draw between them. He doesn’t believe in fated mates, but there’s something going on. However, just when things are getting hot and heavy, a series of murders take place in town and on the pack’s land. Overwhelmed by the murders and his own personal life, Kael begins to distance himself from the man who seems far to good for him. Will Kael’s past ruin his chance at a bright future, or will he finally take a chance on his perfect alpha?       AmazonKU

THE HOUSES OF GLASS AND NIGHT: THE BELLHAM REALM SERIES BOOK ONE by TL Combs

Jasmine Barlow leads a quiet life with her young son, Robbie, after she was found 7 years ago, pregnant, with no memories of her past, and with a wolf-dog pup named Dover. When Robbie mysteriously vanishes, and the local police give up, she and Dover will stop at nothing to find him. In her search for her son, she is magically transported through a portal to a new world that seems oddly familiar. A world where time works differently and the beings that reside there are… elves? The Realm of Bellham holds many secrets and wonders, one of which is the tall, brooding, and mysterious Reddick Whitlock, General of the House of Glass Army. His demeanor is less than charming, but it’s a mask to hide the pain of losing his secret lover. It is the evil Duchess Eratha of the Night Territory who is not only responsible for his lover’s fate but also is the cruel instigator of a violent century-long war. The obvious attraction Reddick and Jasmine have for one another is growing, but will they be able to overcome their differences and get through the dangers lurking around every corner in time to save all of Bellham? Or will they tear each other apart before the enemy even gets a chance?      AmazonKU

DAY OF THE DEAD: MYSTIC HALLOWS HAREM EP 3-5 by Nikki Landis

VS Note: A re-release with revisions.

This is a romance about a snarky, stubborn witch who doesn’t have to choose between multiple love interests to find her HEA. Not suitable for anyone under 18. Contains dark themes, violence, paranormal elements, a little humor, and a handful of sinful immortals. The series should be read in order. Welcome to Mystic Hallows, home to thirteen witch covens that keep the veil between the living and the dead closed. It’s a world of monsters, mayhem, and magic where the ancestors of the powerful Salem witches of the past struggle to keep balance. Discover supernatural mystery, thrills, danger, and romance in a place where everyone has a deep, dark, and often deadly secret.   AmazonKU

DEAD STOP (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 20) by Pandora Pine

With his growing family and booming business, psychic Tennyson Grimm needs a vacation. And while Ohio is hardly the tropical beach he had in mind, when he gets an offer to be a part of the anniversary celebrations for the famously haunted Cincinnati Music Hall, Ten accepts. The opera director, Matheson Jennings, wants Ten to host public and private group readings, nothing out of the ordinary for the psychic. Piece of cake, right? Ronan O’Mara is suspicious of the invitation from the start, but agrees to accompany Ten, along with Jude and Cope for an epic road trip. The fun and games of the open road come to a screeching stop when they arrive at their final destination, where nothing is as it seems. During the public reading, a ghost demands Tennyson solve his decades-old murder—or else. Tennyson promises to do what he can, but Ronan’s gut is telling them to get out. Ronan’s instincts has never been wrong before, and this time is no different. The murder may have been in the past, but the danger is very much in the now. And growing. Can Tennyson and Ronan get to the bottom of the mystery or will they be the next phantoms of the opera?     AmazonKU

TALISMAN TAILS: A NINE LIVES MAGIC MYSTERY by Danielle Garrett

Have you ever wished your cat could talk to you? If so, allow my story to be your cautionary tale. The truth of what happened to Aunt Lavender has finally been dragged into the light—so why does everything feel darker than before? With the help of Selene and an unexpected ally, we have one final mission to accomplish. It’s not going to be easy, but we’re not going down without a fight.   AmazonKU

AQUARIUS: MASTERS OF THE ZODIAC BOOK FIVE by Poppy Flynn

Five years after the woman he loved stole his destiny, Carter Hayes finds her again in the most unlikely of places. And from the moment he lays eyes on Skye, it’s clear his hunger for her hasn’t waned a bit during their time apart. Now they’re trapped, forced to relive those wild, passion-filled nights, as well as their darkest, most painful moments, while the guild they serve is taken hostage. But a guild coup isn’t their only problem. Carter’s own family is working against him, and unless he can let go of the past, he’ll lose his rightful place in the Aquarius guild… And a future he never knew he wanted.      AmazonKU

MONSTERS PET (MONSTERS IN THE BED) by Loki Renard

“If I see you again, I will keep you for myself.” That was the promise the monster made to me on the day he let me get away. But when my best friend and partner went missing, what choice did I have?
This grumpy, bossy, possessive mutant man-spider was my only lead. Now I’m his one and only human pet.      AmazonKU

MAKE MINE A UNICORN (MATED BY CHANCE BOOK SIX) by Harper B Cole and Colbie Dunbar

Unicorns are supposed to sparkle. Alpha Roscoe works from home creating jingles for ads. It’s a lucrative business, and he works as much or as little as he wants. But recently, he’s taken to doodling on scraps of paper, and without giving it much thought, each time he’s drawn a unicorn. Intrigued, he heads to the local library to research the mythical beasts where he meets an elderly man named Mr. Lucas and his blue-haired nephew, Harry, who regale him with tales of unicorns. Harley is an omega unicorn shifter. He lives a solitary life because unlike wolves, bears, and lions, his mythical beast sets him apart from others. Until he meets a dragon shifter and his nephew and they get to talking. Intending to meet his new friends at the local library, Harley wanders around checking out books. But neither the elderly man nor the younger one with blue hair turns up. Instead, Harley bumps into an alpha and everything falls out of the alpha’s bag, including his unicorn sketches. Harley takes fright, and it’s up to Roscoe to convince the omega it was an accident. But was it, the alpha asks himself.      AmazonKU

SPICE ROAD by Maiya Ibrahim

In the hidden desert city of Qalia, there is secret spice magic that awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. Sixteen-year-old Imani has the affinity for iron and is able to wield a dagger like no other warrior. She has garnered the reputation as being the next great Shield for battling djinn, ghouls, and other monsters spreading across the sands. Her reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother, who tarnished the family name after it was revealed that he was stealing his nation’s coveted spice—a telltale sign of magical obsession. Soon after that, he disappeared, believed to have died beyond the Forbidden Wastes. Despite her brother’s betrayal, there isn’t a day that goes by when Imani doesn’t grieve him. But when Imani discovers signs that her brother may be alive and spreading the nation’s magic to outsiders, she makes a deal with the Council that she will find him and bring him back to Qalia, where he will face punishment. Accompanied by other Shields, including Taha, a powerful beastseer who can control the minds of falcons, she sets out on her mission. Imani will soon find that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes—and in her own heart—but will she find her brother?     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE BURIED AND THE BOUND TRIOLOGY BOOK ONE by Rochelle Hassan

As the only hedgewitch in Blackthorn, Massachusetts—an uncommonly magical place—Aziza El-Amin has bargained with wood nymphs, rescued palm-sized fairies from house cats, banished flesh-eating shadows from the local park. But when a dark entity awakens in the forest outside of town, eroding the invisible boundary between the human world and fairyland, run-of-the-mill fae mischief turns into outright aggression, and the danger—to herself and others—becomes too great for her to handle alone. Leo Merritt is no stranger to magical catastrophes. On his sixteenth birthday, a dormant curse kicked in and ripped away all his memories of his true love. A miserable year has passed since then. He’s road-tripped up and down the East Coast looking for a way to get his memories back and hit one dead end after another. He doesn’t even know his true love’s name, but he feels the absence in his life, and it’s haunting. Desperate for answers, he makes a pact with Aziza: he’ll provide much-needed backup on her nightly patrols, and in exchange, she’ll help him break the curse. When the creature in the woods sets its sights on them, their survival depends on the aid of a mysterious young necromancer they’re not certain they can trust. But they’ll have to work together to eradicate the new threat and take back their hometown… even if it forces them to uncover deeply buried secrets and make devastating sacrifices.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

CAIR (VEILED CITY BOOK ONE) by Aeryn Hawk

Twenty-five-year-old Luca Elliot lives in a city divided. The humans and the supernaturals mostly keep to their own kind, but Luca—curious and desperate for work—crosses the border and finds himself employed by a tall, stupidly handsome Fae with killer horns. He should be intimidated, but instead, Luca is utterly captivated. Falling for the boss is a bad idea though, right? Cair Haryk is only a visitor to the human world and, between his position in the Fae kingdom and a bargain he made years ago, he can never remain. He’s content with that until he meets Luca—his soulmate—and hires him to work in his high-end lounge. Cair tries to guard his heart, but fate has other plans and, despite his best intentions, he falls for the pretty little human. Hard. Luca can’t enter the Fae realm, and Cair’s time in the mortal lands is drawing to an end, so while the attraction between them is irresistible, their situation is impossible. They can’t be together. It’s tragedy and heartbreak just waiting to happen. Isn’t it?      AmazonKU

FAE’S ENEMY (QUEENS OF THE FAE BOOK ELEVEN) by M Lynn and Melissa M Craven

Don’t trust the humans. It’s a new sentiment among the fae. For most of his life, the few humans he’s known have been like family. So how does their entire world want those like Gullie destroyed? The secret is out. Fae exist and the humans believe Magic threatens their way of life. The once-fringe cult that has spent years terrorizing the fae—and killing any humans that got in the way—now has the backing of governments and the media. Their goal? Keep the fae out of our world. What they really mean? Destroy them all. Gulliver refuses to give up on the communities of fae scattered across human cities. And he’ll never give up on Sophie. Whether she’s taking up residence in the queen’s lavish Iskaltian rooms, or sitting by her father’s side as he plans to annihilate the fae, Gulliver has to reach her. He has to make her see there’s another way. There might be a tail coming from his behind. His eyes might be more familiar to a cat, and he might live in a world of vanishing villages and healing waters, but all Gulliver wants is for his home to remain safe and those fae who choose to make the human world their home to have that same safety. Even if he has to lose her to hate. Even if he has to face a warzone of bombs and guns, and the destruction of every taco he holds dear. The fate of both worlds is now up to him … magicless Gulliver O’Shea.

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A KISS FROM A KRAKEN (KISS FROM A MONSTER SERIES BOOK 2) by Charlotte Swan

VS note: Listed in Erotica. 

Melody Rivers would give anything to go back to the way things were. Before her father had bartered away the last of her late mother’s possessions to become a wealthy fisherman. One absorbed with his own selfish wants he barely has time for Melody anymore. But her father’s exploits on the high seas have not gone unnoticed…The Kraken of the Darksea arrives to seek payment for her father’s theft of his fish. What he decides to take instead is Melody. Entranced by her beauty, the kraken will have her serve him in his bed chambers in his drowned palace for eternity. Melody should be repulsed by this foul creature. However, she soon begins to realize he excites her more than he scares her. After saving her from a watery death Melody realizes that there’s more to this beast than meets the eye. Will Melody give into his passion surfacing between them or let it drown in these dark waters of the sea? This is a less than 20k words novella about a monster and a human that is all spice and not plot.     Amazon

HIS SHIFTER WOLF BOSS (THE CLAN OF HOGAN FALLS) by Serena Meadows

My clan of wolf shifters wanted me dead for being born a girl… but I didn’t just survive but also met someone that felt like family. That someone was a boy in the orphanage I grew up in. I never could have imagined that I’d meet Derek again… His innocent eyes had a lot of pain in them after all those years. Perhaps that was the reason I didn’t recognize him at first. It didn’t matter what my heart felt for him. I had to keep myself from Derek… at all costs. There was no way he could find out my real identity. Derek was human, and I was not. That was the only fact I needed to remember, especially now that I had hired him as my employee. But the heart never listens to reason. One single night changed everything. The bad boy that I’d been in love with was hiding a secret of his own. And he was the only one that could make my body shiver with pleasure. The dream that I’d started living in wasn’t real. Danger was chasing us… and Derek became the only one that could save my entire world.   AmazonKU

ETERNAL LUCK (GHOSTLY GUARDIANS) by Louisa Master

VS Note: Author states this was previously published as a newsletter serial.

Luck brought us together… but can it last forever? I was working a dead-end job and living with too many roommates when I met Carlos. That meeting was our first stroke of luck, changing both our lives and tying us together. I’ll never regret it, but after eight amazing years, I’m starting to think he does. More than anything, I want to spend the rest of my life with Carlos, but making him miserable isn’t an option. He might think this getaway to Illinois is to visit friends, but for me, it’s a last-ditch push to save our relationship. A wrong turn brings us to Mannix Estate… and suddenly it seems like our luck might have struck again.      AmazonKU

THE BEAR’S RUNAWAY BRIDE (A SECOND CHANCE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE BOOK FIVE) by Harmony Raines

Ryan always dreamed of seeing his mate in a wedding dress. But his dreams she’s walking down the aisle toward him. Not standing at the reception desk at Bear Creek Lodge. But then she’s not his bride. At least not yet.      AmazonKU

BLOODLINE (WINGS IN THE NIGHT BOOK 16) by Maggie Shayne

She awakens cold and naked in the pouring rain, with no idea who she is or how she got there. But she does know one thing–she has to run for her life. When Ethan finds the terrified woman hiding in his stable, he knows exactly who she is. He’s never forgotten her, not in the three years since he escaped the facility where they were both captives, along with dozens of others, humans bred into vampires and brainwashed to be killing machines. They’d shared one, innocent kiss. And then he’d escaped and left her behind. How can he tell her that he’d have taken her if he could, or that he planned to go back for her one day, once he found his brother and enough resources and help? He can’t, especially not once her memory begins to return. But a new goal is even more vital then. How can he convince her that going back for the the other captives would be suicide?

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COMPEL by Rachel Van Dyken and Patty Stanger

Compelled to seduce, designed to kill. What do you do when your love destroys the only person you are designed to be with? For centuries I’ve been trapped in a curse with my soulmate, only she has no idea… until history finally repeats itself. The Matchmaker of the Fae felt wronged when we both chose our own destinies, and now, we’re forced to relive our fate over and over again. I try like hell to fix the curse, but I remember nothing after each death, only that I’m lonely and heartbroken. The small town of Orca Cove, Oregon, doesn’t help matters. Filled with paranormal lore from all over the world… if anything, they’re just as trapped as I am. My only help is the large library on my estate. If I can just find the notes I know I would have hidden, along with texts, maybe this time will be different. The house groans with need for its mistress. My heart breaks with sorrow that she doesn’t recognize me until it’s too late. Her blood will always be on my hands, just like her heart is in mine. The path to your soul mate isn’t a fairytale—at least ours isn’t. My Fae queen thinks she’s nothing more than a normal college student. She believes that the world is just as she sees it, without a clue that the darkness lurking in the shadows, the man she’ll fall for once again, the man who will be her demise…Is me.      AmazonKU

FIRST BITE by Sam Burns and W M Fawkes

Indigo Baros left for the front line two decades ago, and his contract’s up, but when he gets state side, nothing’s how he remembers it. His family’s gone, scattered to the winds or dead, but an inheritance from his grandfather offers him a place to settle down. He doesn’t know what’s next after a life of loyalty and violence, and for the first time since he was a teenager, he’s got no one to tell him which way to march. Riley O’Sullivan is an alpha without a pack—his choice. Werewolves are dangerous, brutal beasts, and he wants no part of that life. But a nearby pack is unsettled by an unattached alpha. They start to put pressure on him to join up or get the hell out of dodge, but Riley’s always been the kind of alpha to stand his ground, and he won’t be run out of his home so easily. When Indigo gets caught in the middle of pack conflict, it may cost him his life, but if he’s lucky, he’ll find the new purpose he’s been missing.      AmazonKU

THROUGH A VEIL DARKLY (BROKEN VEIL BOOK THREE) by Marie Andreas

In the thousands of years since the fey fled their homeland beyond the veil, they had never looked back. That was a fatal mistake. Aisling was a Los Angeles detective and a damn good one. She was also a member of one of the most powerful elven families—something she wasn’t good at and worked hard to ignore. An attack on the fey of Los Angeles left hundreds dead, buildings missing, and more questions. The United Kingdom was the focus of the next attack. The veil between the worlds was breaking—creatures whom the fey had fled from were finding their way through with horrific consequences. Now the threat was bigger. The stories Aisling had been told of the other side were wrong and spread to cover up the horrors that had been done when the fey fled. But they were right about one thing—deadly things in the worlds beyond Earth. And the veil between the worlds was falling. The collapse would destroy not only Earth but all the worlds beyond the veil.   AmazonKU

BLAZE OF RECKONING (RISING ELEMENTS BOOK THREE) by Ceara Nobles

The queen is dead, but the war is just beginning. Everly has succeeded in her goal to rescue Aki and defeat the queen, but she’s left feeling lost as he returns to his position as leader of Thios and she returns to, well… drinking coffee with Mina. But when Aki refuses to take the throne, the unsteady balance in Faery threatens to implode. Now Everly must travel through the forest to gather the nomadic tribal leaders for a public election to determine the new ruler. But the balance in the forest has been compromised, and new dangers are mounting. Will Everly succeed in her mission, or will all of Faery burn before she can stop it?      AmazonKU

SUDDENLY SQUIRREL (SUDDENLY SHIFTERS) by Elva Birch

VS Note: Author states an early draft of this was on Patreon and Vella.

In a small town where unusual things are happening to ordinary people…a squirrel is born. Gary’s neighbor Marie is an uptight librarian with no sense of humor. Marie’s neighbor Gary is an obnoxiously loud and footloose theater guy with no sense of boundaries. When Gary wakes up with a sudden and unpredictable ability to shift into a squirrel, he’s desperate for answers. When he hits up the library for research, he runs into Marie and discovers an unexpected ally in uncovering the mysteries of transformation that are spreading through the sleepy town of Anders Canyon…and an unexpected interest in his former enemy-next-door.      AmazonKU

LOST WITH LIGHTNING (DRAGON FIREFIGHTERS BOOK EIGHT) by Ashe Moon

Eli is an orphan omega who has always taken care of himself. He’s completely shunned the use of his thunder dragon form to learn the human healing arts, and has never once wanted an alpha—but when an accident puts him into the protective “dad arms” of Theo, a fire drake many years his senior, a lifetime of repressed desires comes crackling to the surface. After losing his mate twenty years ago, Theo’s dragon flame has steadily gone cold. He never thought he’d fall for another omega—especially one more than half his age—but the healer pretending to be a human won’t leave his mind. Can Theo guide Eli through the pleasures of embracing his dragon self? Or will they lose each other to the wounds they can’t forget?      AmazonKU

MAKE ME HOWL (DECADENCE: WOLF’S DEN BOOK ONE) by Tina Glasneck

VS Note: Previously on Vella.

Only he can give me what I want…a night with the beast. I’m a fraud, and worse, I’m a virgin claiming a degree I don’t feel I deserve. Finishing my human sexuality thesis for grad school is torture. They say write what you know, and that’s why the page is so damn blank. But I’m about to fix that. I convince my friends to head with me to the hot underground club I’ve found in my research. A place where I can explore my desires, spread my wings. Then I spot him…The one that got away…Killian Fenrison. Butterflies start a battle in my belly that moves right down to where I need him most. Suddenly, I’m right back to when I was eighteen and he was my everything. And he left me with nothing. Killian, the once-popular and rich cool kid, turns out to be not just another patron but the co-owner of Decadence, the Wolf’s Den Club. He’s even more charming than I recall—disarmingly so. Now, he’s taken it upon himself to escort me around the place, make sure I find what I want, who I want. And there’s no question. I want him. Even if I hate him—because I need just one night with my beast.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

TO TEMPT A WITCH TO SIN by Nadine Mutas

One night. That’s all they need to get each other out of their systems. At least according to demon Tallak when he suggests a night of no-holds-barred bed sport to witch Hazel Murray. Tallak’s goals in life are simple—after more than 20 years in a fae dungeon, he just wants to relish his freedom and build a healthy relationship with Basil, the son he’d presumed dead. Having the hots for the witch who raised Basil? Bad idea. Opposite of simple. As Elder witch and head of her family, Hazel has enough on her plate trying to keep the witch community from splintering after the end of the war. Lusting after the biological father of her adopted son is the last thing she needs. Especially since that father is a recent prison escapee demon with a questionable moral compass. A responsible witch and mother would steer clear. But Hazel has been so good for so long…maybe it’s time to be just a little bit bad.        Amazon     Kobo

GRIGORI (CIRCLE OF ASSASSINS BOOK FIVE) by Ann Gimpel

I like things neat, so shoot me. Or poison me. Or run me through with a broadsword. Doesn’t matter how you try to end me, werewolves are immortal. Back to liking things neat…I’ve been killing forever, both as a wolf and as a man. The assassin trade has always been lucrative, and a few hundred years back, a much simpler affair. No DNA tests. No sophisticated crime labs. I didn’t have to plan the way I do today to avoid detection. Not that it would matter if I were apprehended. I’d just vanish to a borderworld for a while and resurface once the heat died down. Mostly, I deal with supernatural enemies these days. Keeps things cleaner. But this book isn’t about today. It’s about long ago. I’ve done my damnedest to instill pride and standards into the assassin trade. And bond animals. Their principles definitely add class to the mix. Building the Circle was an uphill battle. I almost gave up more times than I can count, but nothing worthwhile comes easy. The Circle of Assassins became my life’s work. Didn’t plan it that way, but life happens. Life, bloodthirsty mages, and the bond animals who adore them.       Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

JET (TEMPLE MAZE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Anna Fury

Jet – A psychopath tried to break me, and nothing will ever put me back together. I’m detoxing, pissed off and determined to rescue my baby brother before she breaks him too. There’s just one problem—Achaia. The voluptuous human’s sea-green gaze sets my body on fire. She’s a distraction I can’t afford, no matter how hot I burn for her. My only priority is rescuing my brother—everything else is a distant second. Renze – How lucky I am to have two delicious mates—the hulking direwolf, Jet, and his exquisitely beautiful neighbor, Achaia. I simply need them to yield to my blood bond. Unfortunately, duty calls. A maniacal villainess hurt Jet, and that sin will not go unpunished. Lives hang in the balance. Achaia – I have no memory of who I am. Maybe I’m a nobody. Maybe I’m a monster. Anything is possible. It doesn’t stop the sensual vampiri next door from declaring that Jet and I are his. Renze alone is intoxicating, but the monstrous duo together are impossible to refuse. When circumstances send them on a journey in search of allies, I leap at the chance to find my own answers. Renze wants to claim me. Jet can’t stop staring at me. And I just need to find myself. Can we save Jet’s brother and free an entire continent from a madwoman without losing our heads in the process?      AmazonKU

ETERNALLY by Linda Mooney

After suffering a brutal beating at the hands of Goen, Juda Plesh sees her opportunity to escape and takes it. She jumps. But where—or when—will she end up? Will Cayn be able to find her? And why did he abandon her in the first place? Traveling through the centuries, Cayn Stiner has always been able to find Juda, but he’s disappointed when he finally locates her and she doesn’t recognize him. They’ve always been drawn to each other, tied emotionally to one another, but realizing she doesn’t remember him doesn’t sit well. The new scar on her forehead could have something to do with it.
Juda isn’t sure she knows the man at first, but she remembers the name, and slowly memories are coming back to her. Cayn is her love, her heart, for all of eternity. If only they can survive constant attacks from Goen, another Nomad like them who is determined to end Cayn and keep Juda for himself. Constantly running, jumping through time, and looking over their shoulders, the couple want to be able settle down and start their family. Here, in this time, where they are accepted and the people care for them. But how will they be able to evade the madman and end their torment once and for all?      Amazon      Apple Books     Kobo

HIDE AND SEEK: MYSTERIES OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 18) by Sara Bourgeois

Kinsley and the Coventry Crew have to contend with a new Warlock family causing trouble around town. To absolutely no one’s surprise, there’s another murder, and the victim is someone from Kinsley’s past. Brighton and Meri want to pin the killing on Nissa Void, the matriarch of the new Warlock family, but Kinsley isn’t so sure. It’s not that she wants to defend the terrible Warlock woman, but she does want to get real justice. Can they solve the crime one spell at a time?     AmazonKU

GODS OF INTHYA (TALES OF INTHYA) by Effie Calvin

At the beginning of time, the gods came together to create Inthya, a world where magic is common and hatred never had the opportunity to take root. But the Inthyan gods are young and imperfect. With countless failures behind them a and unspeakable horrors lurking outside the borders of creation, they must not allow this world to meet the same fate as the last—without alerting their mortal worshippers that anything is wrong. Nineteen short stories from the perspectives of the gods themselves, some humorous, some horrifying, and all united by a theme of protecting the mortals who love them unconditionally.      Amazon     Kobo

MONSTER’S WOMAN by Zora Black

He may be a monster found only in nightmares…But he was the only one that fought to protect me from being assaulted by humans on my way back home from work. He saved me. And then he took me away. He locks me in his hideaway, not sure what to do with me. I’m not supposed to know his kind exist. I’m terrified. But I’m feeling something else I’m trying to put my finger on. When I see him defend me from other monsters who come to feast on me. Or when I teach him about ways to control his rage and he shows me around his world of darkness. I don’t know if this is the right word, but I think I’m also feeling…Love.      AmazonKU

HOT HEAD (DRAKE SECURITY BOOK ONE) by Mika Nix

Lake Forrester III entered my life like a wrecking ball. Drake Security, my firm with my brothers, was hired to protect him from a stalker ex, but what Lake doesn’t know is that he’s not dealing with your average unhinged human. The unhinged wolf shifter he unknowingly dated will stop at nothing to get Lake in his clutches. Just another day in the life of a dragon body guard. The one thing I never expected was for Lake to be my fated mate. To say my protective instincts are on overdrive is an understatement. I’ll move mountains to keep him safe and delight in tearing the wolf apart with my bare hands if he gets too close to my mate. If it unleashes all out war with the wolf packs, so be it. I never claimed to be the level headed one. In the meantime, my only focus is Lake and his safety. If anyone hurts him, it’ll be the last thing they do. My dragon will make sure of it.     AmazonKU

HEARTHBOUND: GOBLIN FEAT by Jeanette Lynn

A secret to be told. A battle of the wills. There’s no way around it. It’s a race to the finish line, whether it’s in damning their love or opening themselves up to it with wild abandon. It’s gonna be a wail of a time, either way. Ever the optimist, Ru is hedging her bet on a happy outcome. She just has to figure out how to make that happen. Much easier said than done. Perhaps if the stubborn Kobold would quit hiding from her and just let her love him already, they could get to the good part! Kobolds. Ugh. So stinkin’ stubborn! It’s tough competition for an ornery Kobold, with the oddball Puhkke and his silly sweetness, or the handsome Thaug and his love words and grand gestures. Speht knows nothing of this softness. The male has his work cut out for him. Denying a binding could drive a lesser Kobold crazy. It can only go ignored for so long before the Grunde-run beast within starts to take over. For a true Kobold like Speht, it could mean all hell breaking loose. Two strong, defiant personalities clashing. A war of wit as much as heart. These hearthbound souls are destined to collide. Whether they meld or combust, only fate knows.      AmazonKU

THE AMBROSIA DECEPTION (DAWN OF DASOS BOOK TWO) by Tati B Alvarez

Before Rhea was a queen and gave birth to three powerful sons, she was merely a disregarded princess. Until she stumbles upon Oranus, a magical Triton, who’s more than willing to give her the attention she craves. When her cruel father forces Rhea into an unsavory marriage, Oranus proposes a solution: the powerful elixir he seeks—Ambrosia—could restore his kingdom and ensure Rhea has an advantage in her male-dominated world. His help might be the only kind she can rely on, especially when her mother Gaia seems to be hiding more secrets than Rhea presumed. Now, after reuniting with her creator, Lilith struggles to harness her divinity in the Underworld. When her desire for destruction becomes uncontrollable, and a possible mistake in her creation rises, her only hope is to find help in an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, Finian has taken sanctuary in Olympus after rescuing Zeus’s childhood friend. But with her, Zeus’s past becomes unraveled, and accepting his father’s complicated choices might be more than Finian can handle. With the former lovers on opposite sides of the war, the lines between right and wrong—and who to trust—are more blurred than ever.   AmazonKU

VILLAINS ARE MADE (GODS AMONG MEN BOOK ONE) by Alta Hensley

VS note: Dark contemporary fantasy based on Greek Mythology. Check trigger warnings. Some reviewers say it ends in a cliffhanger and others say it doesn’t so…

I know how villains are made. I’ve watched their secrets rise from the ashes and emerge from the shadows. As part of a family tree with roots so twisted, I’m strangled by their vine. Imprisoned in a world of decadence and sin, I’ve seen Gods among men. And he is one of them. He is the villain. He is the enemy who demands to be the lover. He is the monster who has shown me pleasure but gives so much pain. But something has changed…He’s different. Darker. Wildly possessive as his obsession with me grows to an inferno that can’t be controlled. Yes… he is the villain. And he is the end of my beginning.       AmazonKU

HEARTS ON FIRE PART TWO (FIRE IN STONE) by Marina Simcoe

Conclusion to the Fire in Stone duet. Now stolen myself and brought into the world I never planned to come to, I have to try hard to survive. Or die like so many do around me. A war is raging in Dakath, and I don’t belong on either side of it. I can’t trust anyone in the king’s castle, not even Elex. His life is tied to the king, who is the most despicable man among the dragons. The gargoyles at King Edkhar’s Court are stronger, faster, more ruthless than I could ever be. But as the only human in the kingdom where everyone turns to stone at sunset, I may have an advantage still. No one knows what I’m capable of to protect those I love. An incredible power lies inside me—the power of human love.       AmazonKU

JOURNEY OF THE ROSE (TWISTED ROSE SAGA BOOK TWO) by Bonita Clifton 

In the 1888 rugged Wyoming Tetons, Emmy Bartlett mourns her mother’s death while embracing her new position as matriarch of the Triple Bar C Ranch. Despite an overzealous suiter, her spirited independence prevents her from marrying without love, but when the violent range wars close in, a brutal personal attack followed by the murder of a neighbor rattles her confidence. A charismatic range detective is assigned to assist, but do his motives reach further than what meets the eye? Emmy is plagued with unsettling dreams and fears of inadequacy. While seeking answers in the wilderness she loves, she unwittingly plucks a unique rose and triggers a wicked storm that sweeps her into the future. Decorated Army veteran, Kade Stockton, licks his wounds after several tours of duty and a nasty divorce. Bound to forget the horrors of war, he swears off women, plays his guitar, and loses himself in the therapeutic work of training horses at the Triple Bar C Ranch. When a mysterious woman in old-fashioned black clothing appears wet and bedraggled after a thunderstorm, the ownership of the Bar C Ranch is drastically altered. Kade volunteers to help make things right. Only catch is, he must travel to 1888 to do it. When Emmy mounts her horse for home, will Kade follow the intriguing woman back to the lawless west, utilizing his skills for warfare one last time? If so, will Emmy succeed in resisting the handsome ex-soldier’s good-natured charm?   AmazonKU

PACK’S PLEDGE (CLUB HEAT) by Victoria Kent

I know what they call this place: Club Heat. Behind the bar is the only place a beta like me belongs at Ardor, the exclusive club where powerful alpha packs come to meet, mingle, and mate with the omegas who crave them. There’s only one man I’ve ever wanted like that: Conall, my first love, my teenage crush, my best friend… until he presented as an alpha and left me behind. Now he’s here, in my bar, looking at me with the same shy smile I remember from when were were young–and he’s not alone. He has a pack built not on romance, but convenience: a sexy second-in-command alpha with a wicked sense of humor and a rare male omega with an irresistable smile. All those years I’d been dreaming about him, he’d been longing for me, and now, he wants me to be his…And only his. So why can’t I stop thinking about his pack?      AmazonKU

FATE PROMISED (WEWREWOLVES OF ULTERRA BOOK TWO) by Jocelyn Montana

VS note: Per the author/publisher: Publishers Note: The hero of the story is a walk-on-two-legs mythological kind of werewolf. He is not a human man who shifts into a wolf. The book cover accurately depicts what the hero looks like. He is in this form the entire book. 

FOR HER HE WILL BREAK ALL THE RULES …Juri lives to protect Ulterra. No mate. No family. It’s the werewolf way. Yet deep inside, he yearns for the girl he vowed to marry at age ten. And as danger threatens her, he won’t stay away any longer. But once she’s at his side, once he’s felt her touch, how is he supposed to walk away from her again? FOR HIM SHE WILL FIGHT AGAINST HER FATE …
Triska refuses to let anyone close. Her fate was sealed years ago, and one day soon she’ll have to leave everyone behind. Forever. But when a necromancer shows up and attacks, her childhood betrothed leaps out of the forest and back into her life. And keeping him out of her heart gets harder and harder each day. TOGETHER THEY HAVE ONE MONTH TO MAKE A CHOICE … Juri can’t take a mate, his life is too dangerous. Triska has a secret, and it could separate them forever. They have one chance to be together, will they take it? ?      AmazonKU

BITE OF VENGEANCE (BLOOD OATH BOOK THREE) by R L Caulder

My opponent thinks he’s making all the right moves to crush me, but apparently no one ever told him the Queen is the most dangerous piece on the board. I won’t allow him to move me around like a Pawn, despite the emotional blow he dealt me by using one of my mates against me. I won’t give up on my mates. I won’t give up on my blood oath. I won’t give up on me. He’ll never take away the grit and determination that burns within me as the last of the Van Helsings. He chose the wrong woman to oppose, and I’ll make sure his next move on the board is his last.     AmazonKU

OPERATION CUPID (PARANORMAL MERCENARY CORPS BOOK TWO) by M Guida and Michael Anderle

Chelby has escaped Sector Nine’s detention center and avoided execution, but her troubles are only just beginning…Her sleep is disturbed by terrifying nightmares of Fae assassins shooting down a blue dragon. As the dragon turns to stone and shatters, Chelby wakes up to a blazing inferno in her room. She lost control—again—and there are consequences. Too many lives are at stake and Chelby is too dangerous to stay in the dormitory. Dr. Gould has no choice but to move her to the therapeutic center until she can master her fire abilities. Banished from her friends and taken out of training, Chelby sees the center as a pretty version of jail. Will she be stuck there indefinitely, or will the continuing revelations about her origins change everything for her? Sector Nine is up to their old tricks again. They’re using the Edinburgh orphanage Chelby lived at while she was a kid as a front to develop super soldiers to hunt down supernaturals. The orphanage is the key to her past, but the only way she can go with her team is to prove to Dr. Gould that she can control her powers. Can Chelby break through the fear holding her back from getting the answers she needs? Or will her family connections get to her first?      AmazonKU

THE IMPROBABLE PAIR: CLARA AND DAMIEN (DELTA UNDERGROUND OPERATIVES BOOK ONE) by Sarah Noffke 

Blood-sucking vampires and vegan psychics don’t mix. But to save the world from a magic-stealing madman, they’re going to have to. The Delta Underground Operatives, humanity’s last line of defense against evil threats, only enlist the brightest and the best. Clara and Damien fit the bill. 
So when a threat like no other can only be stopped by a perfect assassin team, the organization recruits these two unlikely vigilantes with complementary skill sets. Too bad they can’t stand each other. He’s dangerous. She’s peaceful. He’s loud. She’s meditative. They don’t see eye to eye, but they’ll have to fight side by side. As their target hunts the innocent and threatens to destroy the delicate balance of magic, everything rests on the duo’s ability to work together. Clara wants peace. Damien wants vengeance. Only they can take down evil. But first, they’ll have to learn to get along.   AmazonKU

THE GHOST IS CLEAR (A REAPER WITCH MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Elle Adams

Welcome to Hawkwood Hollow, where the dead outnumber the living. Maura has faced her fair share of monsters since moving to the haunted town of Hawkwood Hollow. When a series of disappearances in the area suggests a more sinister cause than a simple kidnapping, she assumes she can handle it alone. The group of professional monster hunters who’ve come to stay at the inn say otherwise. Maura’s past experience says the Wardens aren’t to be trusted, but with her own skills limited and the law enforcement standing in her way at every turn, she’s forced to accept a reluctant alliance with the newcomers… in particular, with Perry, a witch who may be hiding as many secrets as Maura herself is. Can Maura and the squad of monster hunters deal with their newest adversary? Or will Maura herself end up being hunted instead?      AmazonKU

IN THE SHADOW OF A HOAX (FAREVIEW FAIRYTALES BOOK TWO) by Maci Aurora

Tarley Fareview, idealistic and stubborn, does what she can to support herself in spite of an unjust Kaloma law that says she’s beholden to a man’s keeping. When she defends herself after being harassed by a man, she is forced to flee into the woods disguised as a boy. She happens upon a dying man and must decide if she will risk her life to save him. Unable to walk away, Tarley chooses to intervene and saves the stranger, only little does she know that by doing so, she’s risking the heart she promised herself she’d never give to anyone. When the Crown Prince of Jast, Lachlan Nikolas—forced by his father to attend treaty negotiations with the kingdom of Kaloma in disguise—is attacked, his horse bolts, and they both careen over a cliff, falling into a raging river and their untimely deaths. Only, miracle of miracles, Lachlan doesn’t perish and instead is given a second chance at life, but at a price. When he wakes, he’s not only been stripped of his clothes but also his identity. Saved by a strange woman, Lachlan is forced to reinvent himself, open his heart to discover the truth about worthiness, and discover what it means to sacrifice oneself for true love.   AmazonKU

A SWORD FROM THE EMBERS: AN HEIR COMES TO RISE BOOK FIVE by Chloe C Panaranda

A RISE…Awakening from a dark defeat, Faythe discovers a greater threat to the life she took back. Staggering truths will challenge her and reveal that some bonds were forged to defy. With the battle lost, the war has just begun, and as an enemy is captured, it soon becomes clear a storm can be tamed but never bottled. A THRONE…Her return to Rhyenelle stirs Faythe’s rival to the throne. In this new twist of fate, against the pressures of the court, it’s a test of strength and will to keep her cunning cousin at bay. Two hands reaching for a crown is a challenge bound to end in blood, but which one will bleed for their right to reign? A PHOENIX…Still, no conflict in the realm can match that which began long ago. The time is now for Faythe to face her title of heir before kingdom. But not without the help of those tied in destiny may the Phoenix Queen rise should all burn and fall.     AmazonKU

THE OMEGA’S ASSISTANT (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 8) by Viola Grace

Bella has worked for an omega for months, but when her heat strikes, he brings her what she needs. Alphas. Bella has been seeking stable employment and is surprised to find that dealing with the needy and attention-seeking omegas is right up her alley. They thrive under her care. She works for a perfumer and model named Ulric for six months when a casual encounter with an alpha sets off a chain of events that ends up with her employer calling for an alpha to help her with her heat. That is fine until he calls another who recognizes the barely visible mark on her back, and then things get out of hand. She gets a fiancé, an omega, and another alpha in a matter of days while her fiancé’s own assistant arranges things without a hair falling out of place. Bella also gets a friend in that other assistant, and with one generous offering from her boss, the assistant gets the ingredients for a life and a future that she would never have seen coming.

Amazon     Kobo   NOTE: She has a ton of books on Apple Books so maybe this one will get there.

FORGED IN FROST by Jasmine Walt

Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis. But the power vacuum they have created is begging to be filled, and the three houses of Ediria are at each other’s throats trying to claim it. Worse, the threat from the shadow creatures is far from ended—an even more diabolical villain has risen in Aolis’s place, and she will stop at nothing in her plot to throw Ediria into chaos and drown the kingdom in its own blood. If Adara is to make things right, she must complete the coming of age ritual to unlock her powers so she can defeat the shadow creatures once and for all. But who can she rely on, when everyone seeks to use her as a pawn in their nefarious games? Even Einar seems to have his own agenda, and when it comes to matters of the heart, no one can be trusted.     AmazonKU

POSSESSED BY THE DARK KING (NIGHT’S CURSE BOOK THREE) by Lola Glass

He thinks I’m his gift, but I’ll be his end. I told my friends that I’d kill the Dark King, but it was a lie. After surviving twenty years of torture, the last thing I want is to bring more violence into the world. Despite my best efforts at remaining hidden from him, the king finds me and drags me back to his castle. I expected him to torture me, but instead he makes me sleep in his cushy bed, feeds me delicious food, and slips into my mind in an attempt to understand me. But… I’m dying. Given the mate bond between us, if I go, he will too. And when the Dark King realizes that our lives are at risk, he’s willing to do anything and everything to keep us alive. Even if it costs him his throne.   AmazonKU

OMEGA’S AFFINITY (FAIRHAVEN ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Cara Bryant

In a world where omegas are meant to be meek and powerless, I stand to become the strongest mage in centuries. If I survive. Magic flows through my veins–so powerful that my father locked it away. So powerful he would have destroyed me to keep me from claiming it. With the help of my sweet beta tutor and the bad boy mage I can’t seem to get over, I unwound the mystery of what my father did to me. In the arms of the imperious professor who I thought despised me, I found my magic again. I’ve found something just as precious, too: love. And it could all be ripped away in an instant. Secrets and lies lurk in the halls of the academy that should be my safe haven, and the enemies that were once at the illustrious academy’s gates now hide within its walls. But I have secrets of my own. I’m not the innocent omega my father sent away to Fairhaven Academy. As my power grows, I discover magic no mage is meant to have: an affinity so dangerous, many will seek to control me–or kill me. I won’t back down. Not without a fight.      AmazonKU

ROSE RED (SYTHEA CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by E J Rekab

In a land scarred by an old war where fae hunt witches to extinction and collect them for bounty, Rose must hide in the woods with her grandmother to avoid being turned over to the fae king for torture. Rose does what she can to survive, stalking and killing any fae that wander too close to home and using her magic sparingly to avoid detection. One day, Rose is captured by a wolf-shifting bounty hunter named Emrys, and she immediately knows two things to be true. First, she must find a way to escape no matter the cost. And second… she’s never hated anything more than she hates the fae. Especially her captor. When the forest comes alive with mysterious, sentient mists, bands of thieves, and strange creatures, Emrys and Rose must form an alliance to survive and achieve a common goal: freedom. But as their tenuous truce is pushed to the limits, they soon realize that they may have a common enemy as well, that the threats of Sythea run deeper than either of them bargained for… and that the lines between love and hate are dangerously thin.     AmazonKU

COURT OF TRICKSTERS (FAE TRICKSTERS BOOK ONE) by S L Prater

The fae Duke of Night doesn’t believe in love—but he’ll claim his mate nonetheless. Mating is a matter of politics for Night, not the heart. To prevent a forced union that will plunge the Lunar Court into war, he must find and bond his true mate. When he lays eyes on Rain, he knows the shy forest witch is the bond mate he’s been searching for. Unprepared for the intensity of his attraction, Night makes an offer that would keep his priorities straight and his court safe: a marriage of convenience. Any eligible woman—mortal and immortal alike—would leap at the chance to become the powerful duke’s bride. But Rain isn’t interested. She’s lived outside of society too long to ever fit into Night’s world of shapeshifting tricksters and back-stabbing politicians. And Rain demands more than the trappings of marriage. She wants a match with heart. Night doesn’t have the luxury of time to change his mate’s mind. War looms closer and the Lunar Court is caught in the middle. Out of options, the fae duke sees only one choice. Kidnap his bride.      AmazonKU

CRUEL MATE (ALPHA SHIFTER COLLECTION BOOK 18) by Sam Crescent

Ashley is riding high after finally becoming a member of the pack. On that fateful night, the best and worst things happen to her. Not only does she turn into a wolf, but she finds her mate. None other than the pack’s nomad alpha, Phoenix. He doesn’t want her as his mate. All he’s ever needed was his bike and the freedom of the open road—until Ashley. Phoenix knows he’s made a mistake by rejecting Ashley. Nothing else matters to him. Each time he visits the pack he hopes to see her, but she’s perfected the art of avoiding him—until he decides to stay. Ashley wants to stay mad at Phoenix to protect herself, but with every passing day she learns more about their aloof alpha. She wants to give herself to him completely, but will she be risking more than her body? He left once. He rejected her once. He’d been cruel. Is there any chance that he’s really changed?    AmazonKU 

NEXT DOOR BEAR DADDY (SNOW HAVEN SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Brittany White

I Left Snow Haven with a Broken Heart and Pregnant – I had been in love with the bear shifter next door practically since I was born. James always looked at me like I was a little sister. I was heartbroken when he joined the Army and left. However, when he returned, he looked at me with new eyes and saw me for the grown woman that I was. After two weeks of unbridled passion, he left again with a kiss and a promise. A promise that he never kept – I thought. Heartbroken and pregnant, I moved to Anchorage to pursue my degree in nursing. I made a life for myself and my son, but never forgot the man who had captured my heart. When I returned to Snow Haven after my father had a heart attack, James was there. Sexier than ever and the alpha of his clan. My heart reminded me that I had never stopped loving him. Little did I know that returning to Snow Haven would be dangerous – even deadly — for me and Sam. A bear shifter – the alpha of his clan A shifter female – who thought I stood in her way A bigoted shifter father – who thought my son was a blight on the clan I knew that it was a mistake to allow myself to fall back in love with James and hope that maybe, someday, there would be a chance at being a family. I know he loves Sam and me. But would his love destroy all of us?     AmazonKU

HIGH RISK (WESTIN DELTA FORCE BOOK ONE) by Julie Trettel

It appeared to be a year of mostly peace, but in the shadows a new enemy was stirring. A fatal threat posed against Westin Pack’s beloved Pack Mother proves it’s time for Delta to step up and remind them all just why this unit was created in the first place. Each Westin Force team of operatives has a different focus. As the leader of Delta team, Michael’s biggest task is to ensure his team protects the Pack, especially the Alpha’s family. At times that’s included little more than territory runs, security checks, and babysitting dignitaries traveling outside Pack lines. But this time lives are on the line and it’s up to Michael to make the calls that could mean the difference between life and death. When he stumbles across his one true mate, his position becomes compromised. He must face an internal battle to decide what’s more important—the needs of the Pack or what’s best for his heart. Can he find the balance necessary to have it all before it’s too late?      AmazonKU

ARRANGED WOLF BRIDE (SILVERSTAR WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Ruby Knoxx

I’m the arranged bride of the enemy. It’s my punishment for being an outcast. Our packs are at the brink of war. They solve it “the old way”: through an arranged marriage. I’m supposed to live with the enemy, to warm his bed. To do the things that mates do, not enemies. I’m a human born to shifter parents. I’ve never shifted. I’ve been ridiculed for it my whole life, was the lowliest of the town. I expected my new husband to treat me like hell too. But no matter how much we bicker, we always make up. His touch heals me, stroking my thighs and teasing my shame. His eyes follow me, wanting to command me and make me his. His muscular arms guard me, protecting me against my abusive ex. I’m scared of the way he lays my heart bare, of the little life growing in my belly. Do I dare give us a chance?      AmazonKU

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

January 18

January 11

January 4

December 28

December 21

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

I 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.

Still a little slow, as far as the volume of new releases but it looks like next week will be pretty busy!

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CHARLIE’S ORDER (RED PLANET JUNGLE BOOK 7) by Miranda Martin

He’s a member of the enemy Order, but his dragon staked its claim and he killed a Brother to defend me…Charlie – I’m a scientist. Logic has always gotten me through, but there’s no logic to love. Lusting over the alpha, domineering alien dragon man, sure, makes sense. But instant love? Fated mates? Impossible. Besides, he’s a member of the evil Order. The alien cult who wants to capture the surviving human females and use us for breeding. That’s not love. But I feel what I feel. And when the enormous Order warrior looks at me with eyes like bonfires of desire, I melt. Logic doesn’t matter anymore, only emotion. Tidal waves of emotion that threaten to drown me. Borsyk – I am loyal. My oath is my bond. Breaking it is not something I ever thought to do. My task was to capture a human female and return to the Order. But the moment I see her my oaths no longer matter. Loyalty does not matter. She is all that matters. Her soft curves and delicate, unprotected skin set my hearts racing. She is everything and I will never share her. She is mine. No other male will ever touch her. She is my treasure. I will take her away from every one else and stake my claim. My only loyalty is to her. She will be mine.      AmazonKU

REAVER’S KISS (THAXIAN MATES BOOK 4) by Elin Wyn and Starr Huntress

VS Note: A “revised and expanded” re-release. There wasn’t a blurb, only this snippet:

“What are you?” a deep voice rumbled, and I sat up in shock then froze. I was at the side of a clearing, tall, twisted trees lacing the sky with slender branches far overhead all around, deep shadows at their bases. A circle of dark sky above was filled with a giant full moon. I swallowed hard. To its side, I saw a second smaller orb. Two moons. That… that was different. I looked around again. “Who’s there? Who spoke to me?” …(more on ebook seller’s page…)      AmazonKU

HIS LITTLE SAPPHIRE (ELEADIAN MATES BOOK THREE) by Paige Michaels 

Faced with tremendous medical bills following her mother’s death, Christine needs a second job. She knows Club Zoom only hires men, but she’s desperate, so she applies under the misleading name of Chris. The manager is reluctant to hire her, fearing she will end up chosen by one of the Eleadian males and leave him once again without nighttime cleaning staff. Nevertheless, he relents. Strogan spends several nights sitting in the control room, watching the female while she works. His gut tells him she’s his, but he refrains from descending until his Little mate falls off a ladder behind the bar one night. It only takes a moment in her presence to confirm the overworked female is Strogan’s Little. She’s injured and dripping with spilled alcohol, but there is no doubt. She is his, and she will never again have to work her fingers to the bone.     AmazonKU

THE ALIEN’S REINDEER (ALIENS AND ANIMALS BOOK 5) by Skye MacKinnon and Arizona Tape

Christmas is coming and the aliens of Kyven want a reindeer as a surprise for their humans. How were they to know that even a small reindeer herd needed a human to tend them? An out-of-this-world f/f alien holiday romance between a human woman and a beautiful alien female.

Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE DRAGON GOD (BRIDGE AND SWORD BOOK 9) by JC Andrijeski

VS Note: Seems to be a re-release or a rewriting? See Author’s Note at end of blurb.

Allie and Revik barely escape Dubai with their lives, and neither leaves that Dreng stronghold unscathed. Revik’s light and mind are compromised, as is the light of their daughter, Lily. Either or both could be turned with the flip of a switch, forced to kill or sabotage everyone they love. Both are tied inextricably to Shadow and the Dreng via their seer’s living light. All they can do is run. The forces of Darkness, led by Shadow, take chase. Meanwhile, Shadow and his followers continue to grow stronger, cover more ground, expand their sphere of influence. They can’t run forever. Allie knows they can’t. Revik knows it, too. He comes up with a plan––a crazy plan, one that might wipe out everything and everyone he and Allie hold dear. A plan that means sacrificing himself for one last shot at Shadow. Then Dragon appears, another broken intermediary with unbelievable power. He might just be the most dangerous seer Allie’s ever encountered––including her husband, who Dragon seems determined to hunt for reasons of his own…[SNIP] The main relationship in this book is heterosexual, however the series has an explicit M/M relationship, and most of the characters are bisexual. Every book ends on a completed arc. **NOTE: A different version of this novel was previously titled “Dragon” (same series name)     AmazonKU

COMBUSTION by Kate Hill

When an alien research ship heads to Earth, Aliens and humans collide in unexpected ways…In Heat (Combustion 1) When Zoey temporarily moves in with her friend Justin, the last thing she expects is to find a hunk across the hall. Wyatt not only desires Zoey, he needs her to survive, but he wants a willing partner. When passion finally overtakes them, he knows he must tell her the truth, but will she accept an alien lover?     Dead Heat (Combustion 2) With her memory erased, Erica is caught between two men — a handsome doctor who claims to be her boyfriend and a sexy government agent. Erica soon learns that neither she nor the doctor belong on Earth. Passion flares between the visitors and the agent who has discovered them, but will he endanger their lives or save them?     Heat of the Moment (Combustion 3) When Jace is hired as engineer on a research ship headed to Earth, Tiana makes it plain she doesn’t approve of him. She’s not willing to believe he’s turned his life around. But as much as she wants him off the ship, she wants him in her bed even more. She can’t trust him. Can she resist him?     Amazon     Kobo

HERO COMPLEX by Jesse J Thoma

Being labeled a mad scientist doesn’t faze Bronte Scales. Accidentally gaining superpowers didn’t even seem that strange. It’s not until she realizes someone is out to get her and her do-it-yourself super tech invention, that she reluctantly becomes one part of a superpowered crime fighting team. Then things really get out of hand. And somewhere along the way she accidentally kidnaps a nurse—a smart, kind, and beautiful sort of nurse. Bronte’s screwed. Athena Papadaki doesn’t have superpowers, but she’s scary good at squeezing everything she can from each waking minute. That feels heroic until she’s kidnapped by a group of knuckleheads who need more rescuing than she does. Once she’s done saving the day, she’ll walk away and most certainly never think about Bronte Scales ever again. Nothing to see here. Can Bronte and Athena, and their unlikely friends, work together to defeat Bronte’s archnemesis? The fate of love, humanity, and the world might depend on it. No pressure.      Amazon     Kobo

EMBRACING THE DEMON (DEMONS OF PROTHEKA BOOK 4) by Celeste King

She worships her gods. But no god can protect her from me. I am the demon Volikan. Battle hardened and cruel, my berserker rage is feared through all planes of existence. And yet I am ripped from the battlefield by my king to play house with a tiny human woman half my size. I am enraptured by her beauty. My body is drawn to her in a way it has never been in the countless eons I’ve been alive. I don’t know why. She’s tiny. She’s loud. And she’s not afraid of me. I will not succumb to her feminine charms. I will not be swayed to mate with her and trade in my flame swords for baby bibs. Then why is the only thing I can think about the softness of her eyes? Her smell. Her touch. And how much I want us to be a family?      AmazonKU

COOL AWKWARD BLACK by Various

VS Note: Not romance per se but a release of note.

A girl who believes in UFOs; a boy who might have finally found his Prince Charming; a hopeful performer who dreams of being cast in her school’s production of The Sound of Music; a misunderstood magician of sorts with a power she doesn’t quite understand. These plotlines and many more compose the eclectic stories found within the pages of this dynamic, exciting, and expansive collection featuring exclusively Black characters. From contemporary to historical, fantasy to sci-fi, magical to realistic, and with contributions from a powerhouse list of self-proclaimed geeks and bestselling, award-winning authors, this life-affirming anthology celebrates and redefines the many facets of Blackness and geekiness—both in the real world and those imagined.      Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

WOLFPACK (ORFEUS TALES BOOK TWO) by Rem Wigmore

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

Orfeus the hunter is searching for redemption in the wake of destruction…Orfeus has always loved grand gestures. And what could be grander than risking her life to gain entry to the fabled Cloud Forest to find one of humanity’s greatest losses and make a gift of it to her beloved? But the cost proves higher than she could have ever imagined and now she is on the run, navigating a whole new world of danger with few allies and even fewer friends. Arcon, the Cloud Forest’s mechanized guardian, is determined to track her down, even if it means destroying everything in their way. Even if it means convincing Jean, a traumatized young trans man escaping a cult, to host them in order to complete their mission. Can Orfeus figure out a way out of the mess that she’s created and work with the Order of the Vengeful Wild and their allies to fix what she’s broken before their world is pushed once more to the brink?     Amazon     Kobo

BERINGIA: A SCIFI BWWM ROMANCE by Tierra Cox

Dr. Rome Tipper is a zoologist working with NASA in the year 2134. On her way back from Saturn’s Moon, Enceladus, Dr. Tipper’s ship is hit by a meteor and it pushes her off course. Where will she land? Russia. In 2134, Russia and the US have found themselves in the midst of another Cold War. Doctor Maksim Volkov is an engineer and a geneticist who lives 3,000 feet underground in a cave he has built. Why? The good doctor has his own secrets to keep. When the two meet up, sparks don’t fly, but over time the embers begin to burn brightly. When it’s time for Maksim to help Rome make the trip back to the US, via the Bering Strait, can they say goodbye?     AmazonKU

OVER THE MOON by S E Anderson

VS Note: Not a romance but an LGBTQ F/F scifi Wizard of Oz retelling.

Ding Dong, the Technowitch is dead. As an illegal clone of the murdered galactic princess, Dora’s face would get her killed the minute she steps off her dull farming moon. She spends her days tinkering with gadgets and gears, with Tau, her kitchen-timer-bot, for company. But when forces close in and threaten her family, her escape attempt lands her deep in the Outer Zone — and on top of the Technowitch of Night, crushing her in the process. Now a fugitive in two solar systems, Dora’s only chance of survival is to find her way to the mysterious Technomage on his Emerald moon. In a place where science has advanced to be indistinguishable from magic, she must accept the help of an unlikely trio: a cryogenically-preserved girl with no memory, an obsolete theme park droid, and a bioengineered beast with a penchant for the dramatic. As Dora realizes there’s more to the princess’s death than what the universe has been told, she must choose — save her family, or risk everything to right a centuries-old wrong.      Amazon

CATAGENSIS (CAT SHIP BOOK THREE)  by Jody Wallace

Two humans, a bunch of cats, a space ship…and murder. Han-Ja Gee has made a fine living on Trash Planet trading information and secrets with those who are willing to pay, either in money or in more secrets. He thought he knew everything…until a talking cat interrupted a business meeting. But cats can’t talk. Cats are so rare that only very wealthy people own them. If he can find and sell some cats, he can pay off the life-debt he owes and leave Trash Planet forever. Farah Shine Collins is the last human to awaken on the ancient generation ship, the Catamaran, two thousand years after it was supposed to reach a habitable planet. Her adjustment to this new world of sentient cats and a hardscrabble existence in a galaxy that barely survived a catastrophic war is not smooth going. And it becomes infinitely worse when she’s asked to partner with an information broker named Han-Ja, who is clearly trouble, in solving a murder on board the ship. A murder for which the primary suspect is Farah’s mother. A murder that not even mind-reading cats seem to know anything about. A murder that was only the first in a string of deadly attacks that threatens to tear the whole ship apart. Han-Ja just wanted to escape a brutal racketeer. Farah just wanted a place that she and her mother could call home. Neither expected to fall in love while locked on a murder ship with three thousand terrified colonists and almost as many angry cats. But if they cannot stop the killer, the collateral damage will be a lot more than their hopes and dreams. It will be their lives.     Amazon     Kobo

MATED BY TWO 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 one of the other females pulls out, I’m left with two options: no mates or two mates. And since I’m determined to be seeded, I guess I’ll go for two…They’re from ancient warring species and stop at nothing to claim me first. And when they finally learn to share, they show me their passionate, protective, and possessive sides, each trying to outdo the other. When they touch me, I yearn for more. When they kiss me, I surrender in gratitude. When they undress me, I ache to scream their names. And when they make me fly, I soar higher than ever before. But after they discover we each share a part of the sacred Joisa tattoo, it can mean only one thing… That we’re destined to become fated mates. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets they keep hidden away from prying eyes.     AmazonKU

JANE AUSTEN TIME TRAVELER by Rachel Dacus

If Jane Austen’s novels had never ever existed, would we have rom-com movies and women’s fiction? But the young writer is discouraged by a publisher’s rejection and ready to give up writing. And an unwelcome marriage proposal she has rashly accepted spells her doom. Someone must save history and Jane Austen! A stranger calls, claiming to be an interested publisher, and a desperate Jane agrees to go to his office. That office turns out to be 200 years in the future. And it’s not an office, but a bookstore in Pasadena, California where fans of Jane Austen gather every month to discuss her books. Jane greets her club only to find that superfans can be super picky. Discouraged by their critiques, Jane asks her time traveling escort for different adventures. Deadly, dangerous ones. And yes—romantic ones! Perhaps with one tall, blue-eyed superfan named Will Fleming. Her “publisher” had hoped to inspire Jane’s writing by showing her a book club devoted to her. But when Jane decides to chart her own course, history may have to save itself.      Amazon

CLOCKWORK AND COURTSHIP (GEARS, COGS AND PUPPY DOGS BOOK THREE) by Juli D Revezzo

Vesta returns to London, eager to solve the canine crisis once and for all. As she meets with a group of Her Majesty’s scientists and alchemists, their work renews her hope that the puppy population might be restored–even if it renders her clockwork companions obsolete. Despite Vesta’s frustration with their pace, her forthcoming marriage to Henry provides inspiration. Unfortunately, if the irresistible rogue cannot follow her father’s rules and reform his impetuous ways, her father might cancel the ceremony.      AmazonKU

IN THE MEANTIME: A COZY APOCALYPSE SERIES (TIMES OF TROUBLE BOOK 1) by A R Shaw

VS Note: This caught my attention, teaming the concept of a cozy mystery with a dystopian future, so I was curious and one clicked. Not a romance.

In Silverdale, Washington the survivors of a worldwide apocalypse are preparing for the coming winter storms. But just as they’re stocking away the last of the fall harvest, they make a disturbing discovery – someone has pilfered the food supplies! Long-time neighbors Irene and Hilda Jo might be considered “frenemies.” Despite their differences, however, they’ll have to put their heads together to unearth the thief before winter buries them all.

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VS: This week I felt like highlighting HOSTAGE TO THE STARS from my backlist. The male main character Johnny first appeared in MISSION TO MAHJUNDAR as a secondary character and while he’s one of my favorite people for sure, my readers also clamored for him to have his own book. So once I got the right story, I was happy to put a lot of my research into Special Forces rescuing hostages here on Earth into the mix. I feel like it’s a little bit overlooked on my backlist (and it can definitely be read as a standalone) so here we go!

HOSTAGE TO THE STARS

He rescued her from space pirates … but can he keep them both safe from the far greater evil stalking a deserted planet?

Space travel without Kidnap & Ransom insurance? Not a good idea. University instructor and researcher Sara Bridges can’t afford it, so when pirates board her cruise liner, she’s taken captive along with the mistress of a wealthy man, and brought to a deserted planet. When a military extraction team sent to rescue the mistress refuses to take Sara too, she’s left to the mercies of a retired Special Forces soldier, along as consultant.

Reluctantly reactivated and coerced into signing up for the rescue operation to the planet Farduccir where he once was deployed,  Sgt. Johnny Danver just wants to get the job done. But when the team leader leaves one captured woman behind, he breaks away to rescue her himself.

As Johnny and Sara traverse the barren landscape, heading for an abandoned base where they hope to call Sectors Command for help, they find villages destroyed by battle and stripped of all inhabitants. A lone survivor tells a horrific tale of the Sectors’ alien enemy, the Mawreg, returning after being pushed out …

Searching for evidence to give the military, Johnny is captured. He regains consciousness in a Mawreg cage–with Sara next to him. Death is preferable to what the aliens will do to them… And even if they do escape their captors, can they alert the military in time to prevent another invasion of the Sectors?

Standalone sequel to Mission To Mahjundar (mild spoilers for Mahjundar in this story.)

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DRAGON LOVER: A DRAGON KINGS NOVELLA by Donna Grant

Sensual. Clever. Daring. There’s only one thing Kendrick yearns for—peace that has eluded the Dragon Kings. Zora may have been made in the image of Earth, but it’s a far cry from home. For too long the Kings have been on the defensive, betrayed time and again. When Kendrick has an opportunity to stop a foe, he takes it. Except he isn’t the only one tracking it. Soon, he finds himself face-to-face with an exquisite swordswoman who holds him enthralled…and sparks passion within his cold heart. As an Asavori Ranger, Esha has dedicated her life to protecting her people. She trains relentlessly to become one of their best warriors, forsaking everything else. When a treacherous new enemy invades their lands, she vows to destroy it. Esha’s rash decision has her crossing paths with that of a mysterious, handsome outsider. He’s trouble the Rangers don’t need, but she can’t walk away. He awakens desires long buried and dreams neglected. The temptation of their forbidden union is more than she can resist. She’s soon walking a treacherous path—one that could be the downfall for them both.      Amazon

THE WICKED IN ME by Suzanne Wright

No one really knows what they are. Only that they’re the first civilization. Aeons, they call themselves. They’re immortal. Powerful. Secretive. And they’ll come for her. Witch Wynter Dellavale knows that for certain. Because in unfairly trying to execute her, they started a chain of events they’re struggling to stop. Needing safety, she flees to Devil’s Cradle, the home of monsters. A place for the outcasts, the fugitives, the crazies. A place ruled by the Ancients, seven beings who were once banished by the Aeons. Among the Ancients is the infamous Cain, brother of Abel and embodiment of jealousy – who, on another note, wants her in his bed. There’s a heavy price for the safety the Ancients offer, but Wynter will have to pay it. She can’t take on the Aeons alone. And she has no intention of dying – been there, done that. Not that she’ll be the easy prey the Aeons are expecting. They have no knowledge of the … thing that lives inside her. You see, when witches are brought back from the afterlife, they don’t always come back the same. And they don’t always come back alone.

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COVET (VAMPIRE BELOVED BOOK EIGHT) by R E Butler

Valkyrie Eynd Vespertine has learned a thing or two in the last hundred years of her life, and that’s to expect the unexpected. As one of the few Valkyrie females in the Midwest, she’s had her fair share of suitors and setups by her vampire parents, but what she hasn’t found is her truemate. After a trip away with family, she returns to Cleveland and finds herself in the crosshairs of a new coven enemy—another coven! When she crosses paths with the dangerous coven master, she’s rescued by an unlikely group of heroes—five polar bears who’ve oathed themselves to the bad guy. Spike Adair is the eldest of five polar bear shifters. Fifty years ago, he and his brothers oathed to a vampire master named Dargan. The magical tattoos are evidence of their allegiance. After they come to Cleveland to take out Mishka and his coven so Dargan can take over, they run into a snag. A female Dargan kidnaps is his and his brother Wraith’s mate. Rescuing her means breaking their oath to their master, but there isn’t anything that Spike and Wraith won’t do for the redheaded Valkyrie. Breaking their oath to Dargan turns out to be easier said than done. With the Cleveland coven at their side in battle, they have a chance to walk away with their mate and start a new life with her, but a demon from the Cleveland coven’s past has other ideas. Getting Eynd to fall in love with them won’t be the only challenge, but they’re just the males for the job.     Amazon     Kobo

PROMISE OF THE WITCH (WITCHES OF KEATING HOLLOW BOOK 13) by Deanna Chase

After ditching her cheating boyfriend, Zya Rossi left Salem and all her meddling ancestors for a fresh start in Keating Hollow. While she managed to lose the boyfriend, unfortunately her ancestors followed her. While her dead aunts are trying to set her up with every eligible bachelor, Zya is just trying to make friends. She’s not interested in dating anyone. But when her best friend shows up on her doorstep with his three-year-old daughter in tow, suddenly she finds herself battling old feelings and trying not to fall in love with the one man she can’t afford to lose. Brody Saxon spent the last five years in France, using his magic to cultivate award winning grapes for an up and coming winery. Having never been the commitment type, after spending his days in the vineyards, he’d been quite content to spend his nights playing the field. But his carefree lifestyle comes crashing down when he suddenly finds himself the sole guardian of daughter he hadn’t even known he’d had. Now he’s in Keating Hollow, on Zya’s doorstep, praying his best friend can help him make sense of his new life. And maybe finally face the fact that he’s been in love with her for years. The problem? They’re both runners. Finding a way to trust each other is proving to be more of a challenge than getting his three-year-old to sleep in her own bed.     AmazonKU

CHARMED TO DEATH (MAGIC HAPPENS SERIES BOOK TWO) by Yasmine Galenorn

November brings with it the annual windstorms, but another kind of storm is brewing. All over town, people are becoming unhappy with their partners. At Shadow Magic, we’re getting more requests than we can handle for love potions, Be-True charms, Reveal-Cheater spells, and anything you can think of to do with romance and its vagaries. Granny and I know that something sinister is afoot, but we aren’t sure what. Until Dagda Bruins—the chief of police—asks us for help. We discover a full-scale magical virus going on that’s causing broken hearts, fights between jilted lovers, and scandalous affairs everywhere. As we try to figure out what’s going on, one fight leads to murder, and the race is on to discover not only the source of this mayhem, but a cure for what’s ailing the lovelorn of Terameth Lake. And if we don’t move soon, the body count’s going to rise as tempers and infidelities escalate.      AmazonKU

UNBROKEN MAGIC (BARGAINS WITH BEASTS BOOK 2) by Stacia Stark

I thought I had found a place to belong. But the werewolf king was lying to me–the one thing I begged him never to do. Turns out, I’m his mate. When I stalked out of his house–and out of his life–I figured I’d never see him again. But then I learned that Kyla had gone into the seelie realm to steal the sword tied to her fate. Alone. So now I’m sneaking in after her. And the werewolf king? He’s sneaking in after me. Unfortunately, we don’t have time to fight amongst ourselves. Because our enemies have been working together. And if we’re going to get out of here alive, save our realm, and burn HFE to the ground…we need to do the same. I’ll cooperate. I’ll work with Nathaniel to save our people. And I’ll keep my heart locked away where he can’t find it. Wish me luck.     AmazonKU

ONCE UPON A WINTER by Various

Snowflakes cursed by magic. A world sleeps in winter’s embrace – White as snow. Blood red. Darker than the shadows hidden below, fairytales come to life with unexpected twists of fate. Can Belle protect her happiness when winter brings an old foe? Will spring ever come to Sleeping Beauty’s cursed kingdom? Can Snow White escape her chilling fate? Crave the whimsy, wonder, and heartbreak that begins with once upon a time.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

BENJAMIN: PARANORMAL COUNCIL ENFORCERS BOOK SIX by Taylor Rylan

Benjamin Ward loves seeing his fellow enforcers find their fated mates. He wants that and has made it no secret that he would love someone to cherish and spend his life with. When his aura reacts to the adorable cutie cooking, his heart hurts when he realizes who his fated One is and what he’s been through. Benjamin takes a step back and tries to give the fox shifter space and time to accept him, but will it be enough? Elias Holmes had an amazing life, but that was taken from him when he was kidnapped one morning on his way to work. After months in captivity, he’s rescued with not much time left before he and the others would have been beyond help. Now that he’s no longer in captivity, it’s time to put his life back together. That’s difficult when the mountain is surrounded by large, intimidating alphas that scare both him and his fox. Benjamin and Eli discover they’re fated mates, but can Eli be what Benjamin deserves? Benjamin isn’t nearly as intimidating as the other enforcers, and he smells amazing. Can Eli trust him with not only his body but his heart?   AmazonKU

MEANT FOR WOLVES (PACK WARS: THE GRANGERS BOOK 2) by Vella Day

Tawny Granger’s brother has gone missing. Her family and friends have all told her not to worry, but she and her twin have a special bond. Everything inside of her is screaming he’s in danger. Alex Carter and Liam Zano have built a career teaching other werewolves how to fight. When Tawny asks them to help her search for her brother, they can’t turn her away. Not only is she their mate, they also make a very grim discovery—werewolf hunters might have come to Wildwood, Montana. When a snowstorm has the three of them finding shelter in the mountains, Tawny is undeniable drawn to these men. She feels the strong desire between them, but now is not the time to allow her emotions to take over. The werewolf hunters have targeted the entire Granger family, but what happens as a result of being hunted proves that she is MEANT for these wolves.      AmazonKU

ENTRAPPED BY MYTHOS (SACRIFICED TO MONSTER GODS) by Latrexa Nova

VS Note: Listed in Erotica.

It may be his maze, but I want to mark it—and him—as my own. You get to know a city best at night—that’s how I found out about the mysterious Witching Hour Ball. How I slipped inside amongst the revelers, only to discover the monsters there aren’t wearing costumes. And how I found myself enraptured by the surprisingly gentle Minotaur who cannot take his eyes off of me. Whose invitation to his maze will leave me tied up in knots—both emotionally and physically. But when he chases me down with primal need and claims me as his True Offering, I’m not sure I ever want to leave.   AmazonKU

THE FAMILY MARTELL by Edward Kendrick

Dorian and Cecily had been alive for several centuries, and married for well over one-hundred years. When they decided they wanted a family, they did what any sensible vampires would and adopted three human children. They waited until each was old enough to understand before revealing what they were, and then gave them the choice to be turned once they were twenty-one. Of course, being sensible children, they each agreed they wanted to become vampires as well. Griff, the oldest, is unrepentantly gay. Margie, the middle child, is straight and involved with Wayne, a human. Brad is the youngest and definitely bi. All three joined the family business, art thievery, which is how Griff met Nolan, his parents’ human partner, and quickly fell in lust with him. Soon after his turning, Brad meets another Fledgling vampire, Ewan, and Ewan’s very possessive Sire, Alexia. This causes problems on more than one front. Problems it will take the entire Martell family to solve … or so they hope.

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AWAKEN (CURSE OF THE PIRATE KINGS BOOK 2) by Minerva Kayden

Apparently, I’m the granddaughter of the all-powerful Sea Witch of Nyxleia. Too bad dear old granny isn’t telling me what that means exactly, in terms of magic or powers. No, she keeps telling me to figure that crap out on my own and fulfill my destiny. Such love. But if that bombshell wasn’t enough, I’m now engaged to the four Pirate Kings and doing my best to keep my feelings and lust separate to learn more about them. I need to discover how they broke the Blood Oath that triggered the curse and determine if these bastards are worth the hard work and pain it’ll cost me to save their world. Otherwise, I might just try to find my way back to Earth instead. However, when some of their pasts come back to haunt us and show up on our doorstep, I have a choice—to finally give in and let them claim me, or risk finding my own way back home. Although my head and heart disagree about which is the right path. After all, trust isn’t easy for me. Are the Pirate Kings the ones to prove my track record wrong?      AmazonKU

KISSING THE GRUMPY DRAGON (HELLSCAPE HOLIDAYS BOOK 4) by Milly Taiden

The last thing Kaia Coll expected when she checked in at Hellscape Holiday Resort was for a dragon to fight a demon over her. Technically, it didn’t quite happen that way, but a witch can dream. Especially since the dragon is one good-looking man, and Portia Flemming keeps throwing them together! Dragon shifter Greyson Verlice’s idea of a company retreat isn’t three-legged races and building sandcastles. Especially not when the distracting witch, Kaia Coll, is always around. Greyson needs to focus on saving his company and thunder. Not ditch his colleagues to flirt with Kaia. But with the Verlice name on the line, Kaia might be exactly who Greyson needs. Kaia and Greyson are in trouble now that Lou and Portia set their sights on them. Add in a couple of Lou’s cocktails, and who knows what will happen with these two!      AmazonKU

NOW AND ALWAYS (HEARTS AND HAUNTS) by C J Burright

Romance may not be all that awakens while two best friends renovate a mansion rumored to be haunted. If you kiss your best friend…Halloween-loving Ren needs a new job. The only problem? The sole accountant opening in her small town requires construction experience, which are skills she lacks. Luckily, her best friend Leo— sexy, grumpy and completely off limits— is a construction hotshot. Their relationship is perfect as is, and, despite the intense chemistry, Ren refuses to ruin it with romance. Leo agrees to teach her, with one condition— she must live on site with him… and somehow survive the temptation. You’ d better be sure…Skeptic, sword-swinging Leo has loved Ren since she mistook him for a hardware employee in the plunger section two years ago. While he took his time winning her trust, she caged him in the friend zone. He’ s done hiding his feelings, and living together— working, sleeping, playing— at the Gothic mansion he’ s renovating will convince her that best friends make the best lovers. It’ s meant to be forever. Ren resolves to resist Leo, even if he bends every rule. Discovering the mansion’ s secrets— and lingering spirits, no matter what Leo claims— offers distraction enough. But with her defenses splintering, one kiss is all it takes to shatter every boundary, one night of passion to believe in happily ever after… and one crumbling letter of unrequited love to awaken ghosts forgotten. If Ren and Leo can’ t piece together the past for two lost souls, they might lose more than their hearts.

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RORY & INK (MONSTER APOCALYPSE BOOK 4) by Alexa Piper

Rory has never been the kind of person who enjoys fights or violence, but when a member of his newfound family is kidnapped, he will not just stand by and do nothing. No, Rory will use his still new and not entirely welcome magic to help. And when that is done, Rory will once more put all his efforts into becoming a trophy mate to his handsome blue husband, and he will worship said husband from the tips of his horns to his paw feet. Inkiri has never been happier in his life. His human mate accepts him, and not just that, Rory loves him. And while Rory seemed afraid at first, he will stop at nothing to protect the people near and dear to him. All Inkiri can hope is that he will prove himself worthy for such an extraordinary mate. With his future life as trophy mate almost within reach, Rory might be forgetting something that he has to do, but that’s okay. There are people in his life now who will remind him of all the things that are important and of all the things that aren’t.

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WILD IRISH MOON (MYSTIC COVE SERIES BOOK 12) by Tricia O’Malley

Famous psychic, Iris Moon, seeks refuge in Grace’s Cove after her boyfriend betrays her and sells a fake story to the tabloids. With her business and reputation unfairly shattered, Iris hopes to find space to heal and figure out how to move forward. Little does she expect to find love. Kane Wallace, known to the world as bestselling author, K.L. Wallace, takes one look at Iris, stranded at the airport without a rental car, and knows she needs a hero. Never one to resist a damsel in distress, Kane convinces Iris to hitch a ride with him to Grace’s Cove. Fresh from heartbreak himself, the two commiserate over bad break-ups and fresh starts. With a budding friendship blooming, Kane drops Iris off and desperately hopes to see her again. Iris wants nothing to do with men. But much like a lost puppy, Kane keeps finding his way back to her. Soon, Iris finds herself falling for Kane, and is faced with the question of whether she can open her heart to love again. Together, can Iris and Kane learn that in every ending lies a new beginning?     AmazonKU

SUCCESSION OF THE TEMPLE (APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 7) by Laura Greenwood

Without a High Priest, the temple is about to fall apart. Luckily for Ani and her fellow priests, the election is around the corner. Now all they have to do is make sure they pick a leader who has their best interests at heart. Succession Of The Temple is book 7 in the Apprentice Of Anubis series. It is a modern low fantasy series with a romantic (m/f) sub-plot and follows a new priestess in the Temple of Anubis, Ani, and her jackal familiar. It is set in an alternative world where the Ancient Egyptian Empire never fell, and set in alternate London.

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DEMON LORD OF CALIFORNIA by Bennu Bright

VS note: This is a rerelease with ‘added content’. The previous release was also under a different pen name.

What’s a wounded and lonely little cinnamon roll to do? Stripped of his psychic powers, Calico Winghorse flees his homeworld and travels to 19th century Earth via his inter-dimensional portal. As a mixed-blood phoenix trapped in human form, he opens a bakery in the San Francisco Bay Area and quietly nurses his wounds. But the unique method of his arrival draws the unwanted attention of Infinity Corporation. Representing this angelic-run company is Agustin Chavez de la Cruz, the Demon Lord of California. Even though Agustin is IC’s heir, he finds himself demoted from his duties to concentrate on his new assignment: take absolute control of Calico’s portal. But Calico refuses to sell at any price. He is also very busy ensuring that the good people of the city are getting their fill of baked goods. Before Agustin can formulate a more gracious avenue of acquiring the gateway, the demanding head of IC interferes, further complicating matters. So as negotiations stumble along, Calico and Agustin come to realize they both want more than a stuffy business arrangement. However, due to Calico’s injuries, the portal remains vulnerable to the darker forces that want it at any cost. Agustin will have to push both his angelic heritage, as well as his own psychic powers to the very limits to heal this sweet baker, who is also the portal world’s God of Space and Time.     AmazonKU

FAKE DATING THE ORC PROFESSOR by Jove Chambers

Nothing happened. Well, Astrid blacked out and woke up in a strange bed, which is not how she thought her twenty-ninth birthday celebration would go. She does not usually get that drunk. She’s in the bed of an orc professor, who says he slept on the couch and that they didn’t so much as kiss. She kind of wishes they would have. Look at him. Look at his arms—hulking arms encased in tweed, his powerful body barely contained by his tidy exterior. Add to that the awkwardness of the orc’s mother unexpectedly stopping by and making the assumption that Astrid is her son’s new girlfriend, and it’s like something out of a rom com. Not to mention Astrid is not getting any younger, so…A fake relationship? A mortifying meet-cute? It’s a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Right?   Amazon

THE LOST WITCH: A NOVEL by Paige Crutcher

1922. The town of Evermore off the coast of Ireland is under the protection of a Goddess. She has bestowed power upon village healer Brigid Heron to ensure the heart of magic within the Lough of Brionglóid—the lake of dreams—remains untouched. For the witches of Knight want to absorb its powerful energies and release the Damned from the Otherworld. Brigid has devoted her whole life to being Evermore’s guardian, immersing herself in witchcraft, and sacrificing her own dreams. Until Luc Knightly, a trickster god with his own claim on the lough, offers Brigid her heart’s desire in exchange for betraying her Goddess’s trust. 2022. A century later, Evermore is under siege. The witches of Knight wield chaos magic, opening the rift between the island and the Otherworld wider every day. Beings born from folklore nightmares prey on the villagers, consuming their very humanity. Ophelia Gallagher, Brigid’s descendent, and her fellow witch Finola McEntire do their best to keep the monsters and mayhem at bay. Brigid awakens in this world with no memory of how she traveled into the future, and why Evermore has been cursed. To seal the lough and stop the witches of Knight, she must work with Ophelia and Finola to help her remember the events of a hundred years ago. But the knowledge she seeks lies with Luc Knightly himself–mysterious, handsome, and powerful–and the one who once upon a time granted Brigid her dearest wish—a daughter. To save Evermore, Brigid may have to lose her daughter—again.    Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THESE BITTER BLOOMS by Emma Hamm

In a world where magic means power, a “small” gift is a curse. Thea was not blessed with power. Her gift of devouring plants and absorbing their hidden abilities does not make her stand out among her peers. Until a young man from the other side of the river sees something in her that no one else has seen before. When his family mercilessly strikes at her pride, he makes a point to ease the sting.
Alistair is not like his family. He has no interest in magic or wealth. He can see through the veil of the world into the faerie realm, and that has no use in his family. He never understood the desire to write to the girl across the river, but she turns his world of grey into a life of color. At the first opportunity, he meets with her. The second, he falls in love. And the third, he knows he wants to marry her. Until the cities across the river go to war. Their lives are shattered, ripped apart, and thrown asunder. Then, ten years later, a chance meeting brings them back together. He needs a secretary. She needs a job. Neither realized they were about to be thrown into each other’s arms once again. And this time, he doesn’t intend to ever let her go.      AmazonKU

THE KING’S SHADOW: MAGIFORD SUPERNATURAL CITY (GATE OF MYTH AND POWER BOOK TWO) by K M Shea

I just spent the last month pretending to be the pet cat of an elf king. Today, I discovered we’re enemies. In a supernatural society filled with vampires, werewolves, and wizards, I’ve always been an outcast with my ability to turn into a housecat. No one knew what I was. Turns out, I’m a shadow—a race of supernaturals that were wiped out by the elves centuries ago. Who explains this to me? Noctus, the elf king I’ve been staying with while pretending to be his pet “cat,” not knowing I’m the archenemy of his people. Talk about the most awkward ancestry results ever. Now I’m stuck staying with Noctus because he can’t let me go thanks to all of his secrets I unwillingly learned as a cat. At least he hasn’t killed me. Yet. If that isn’t bad enough, I’m being tracked by a creep obsessed with killing me because I’m a shadow, and he doesn’t mind doling out collateral damage during the hunt. So I’ve got a mysterious elf king holding me captive in his hidden home, a slew of new powers to learn with my revealed ancestry, and a psychopath on my tail. Wow, things are looking up. It’s time to find out if cats really do always land on their paws.      AmazonKU

JOHN AND MACK’S TERRIFYING TREE TROUBLES by  AJ Sherwood

It’s like a bad game of Telephone. Grant locates a murdered teen in McMinnville. He calls Jon. Jon locates the girl’s ghost. He calls Mack. Mack talks to the ghost who leads them to more ghosts. Who lead them to even more ghosts. And why are all the murder victims buried under trees? The boys are ready for this game to end, please. (Donovan especially.)     AmazonKU

EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDEIA OF FAERIES: BOON ONE OF THE EMILY WILDE SERIES by Heather Fawcett

Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party—or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, Shadow, and the Fair Folk to other people. So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, muddle Emily’s research, and utterly confound and frustrate her. But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones—the most elusive of all faeries—lurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she’ll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all—her own heart.    Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

CUDDLING MY CHUCHUNYA: A SNOW MONSTER ROMANCE (SNUGGLING IN SIBERIA BOOK 1) by Maruilyn Barr

Her obsession stands before her, not as an extinct Australopithecus, but as a living chuchunya…an abominable snow monster who promises a lifetime of devotion in hiding…Dr. Vera Thompson – 
I am one reindeer sleigh ride away from academic notoriety and the corpse excavation which will catapult my career from junior anthropology fellow to tenured professor. Crossing the Siberian tundra is not for the faint of heart but with modern technology like a GPS, cell phone signal, and all-climate winter gear, I’ll reach the suspected Australopithecus body unearthed by the melting permafrost. One more day of dodging methane gas pockets under the ice and my life will change forever…Artyom – The hairless ones swarmed around my brother’s body like flies from the southern land. Tradition dictates his next of kin perform his last rites, so I follow the erratic driving of the hairless ones from a foreign land. If these invaders discover my chuchunya clan, I fear we are too few to defend our territory under the ice. I don’t understand why the sled driver throws his passenger into a ground popper, but the cruel deed activates my coupling (dushevnayasvyaz) instincts to heat my body to an inferno…the first sign of a soul bond…Stuck between loyalty to his clan’s secrecy and his biology, will Artyom trade injured Vera for Denis’s body? Will Vera choose modern conveniences in Ohio or stay in Siberia with the chuchunya who promises to cherish her? In such an unforgiving landscape, will Artyom prove his dushevnayasvyaz by pushing her toward an easier life, even if her leaving breaks both their hearts?      AmazonKU     Author’s Universal Link

THE SECOND MARRIAGE (THE MIDDLE SEA BOOK THREE) by Corey Kerr

Prince Taral only agrees to the marriage because he knows it won’t last. He’ll reject his new husband when he goes into heat, and then the marriage will be dissolved. He’s wrong. They bond instead. Taral is determined to keep his distance, but that proves to be a challenge when Sejun is so cheerful, so charming, and so intent on luring Taral into his bed. Tormented by his past, Taral grapples with his new feelings even as his marriage unexpectedly blossoms. When a diplomatic mission to a faraway country tests the limits of Taral’s grief and devotion, he’s forced at last to choose between old love and new.      AmazonKU

HOW NOT TO DATE A DEMON (CAUTIONARY TAILS BOOK ONE) by Lana Kole

Did I swipe right on the wrong guy? This is a question Maeve has no choice but to ask herself as her boyfriend’s sins pile up. Besides the usual dirty socks on the floor, the dishes left sitting beside the sink, and having to clean up after him like his damned mother, now he’s brought home three solid black puppies. At the request of his boss, who’s been holding a promotion over his head since the beginning of their relationship. So fine. She’ll watch the puppies. They are pretty cute, after all. …If she can ignore the way they guard the bedroom door with glowing red eyes. What’s not cute? Galen’s shirts appearing in the hamper with the same two tears along the shoulder blades, the late-night walks, and the weird chanting in the middle of the living room. Determined to get to the bottom of her boyfriend’s sudden weirdness, Maeve concocts a plan, a series of tests to figure out what the hell Galen is exactly. Vampire? Werewolf? Something from Hell itself? She’s damned well going to find out, even if she has to use all the salt in the pantry.      AmazonKU

BROKEN PROMISES (THE BLOOD AND THORN SERIES BOOK TWO) by A K Koonce

The Vampire Prince may have been a murderous psychopath, but at least he was honest. The Fae King? He couldn’t tell me the truth even if my life depended on it. And suddenly it does. Dear sweet Daddy is hiding too many secrets. Who is he really? Why does he want me so badly? And what are the monstrous things that are alive and well in the Dark Lands? They call to me at night. They’re getting bolder. A borderline and a peace treaty doesn’t mean anything to these violent creatures. They want a war. They want the Fae Kingdom and the Vampire Kingdom. And most terrifying of all…
They want me.      AmazonKU

STRING OF TEARS (PSYCHIC VISIONS BOOK 22) by Dale Mayer

Jewel wakes up in the hospital, with no memory of what happened to her or no reason why she was found on the highway—dead. As reawakening goes, this one is brutal, but even more confusing is her instinctive grasping for a missing necklace around her neck. Had she been robbed, beaten, and dumped? If so, why? She has few friends and even fewer family members left to care, but, unlike his name, Hurricane walks into her hospital room and becomes a safe harbor for a world gone nuts. Hurricane had been asked by Stefan to help Jewel and to take possession of a necklace, if it was deemed dangerous. Hurricane has seen a lot of dangerous and crazy things in his life, but Jewel’s current state is something new to him. As the dangerous storm heightens around them, Hurricane’s task—keeping Jewel safe, as she tries to regain her memories and her sanity—slips even further away.

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DARKNESS RISING (FOR THE GODS’ AMUSEMENT BOOK 4) by Catherine Lievens

Darkness is rising. Ra retired thousands of years ago, when he decided that would be safer for his pantheon and the human world. He still believes that, but a series of natural disasters pull him away from peace. He worries that his enemy is breaking out of the underworld, and if that happens, it will only mean one thing—war. Ra will do what he can to prevent that, and in the meantime, maybe it’s time for him to see what he’ll be saving. Frey is a minor god in his pantheon, and he likes things that way. After exposing himself to Odin’s wrath by helping save Loki, he moves to Finland, hoping to find peace. He does, but he also finds Ra, one of the most powerful gods of the Egyptian pantheon, wandering around. Frey takes Ra under his wing, but they can’t ignore what’s happening outside their corner of the world even as they fall in love. Frey is having visions of a giant snake, and Ra knows exactly who it is. Together, they’ll have to find Apophis’s ally to stop the natural disasters, but even if they do, it’ll only be the beginning of the fight.     Amazon

THE DARK ASCENSION SERIES: THE WICKED ONES (VOL ONE) by Robin Benway

“Blood is blood…and one way or another, we all bleed.” Drizella and Anastasia only know one thing for certain: they will never end up like their mother, Lady Tremaine. When their father left them as young girls, he took what was left of their family’s fortune and their mother’s dignity with him. A few years and one deceased stepfather later, the only version of Lady Tremaine that Drizella and Anastasia know is a bitter and cruel head of house. Anastasia and Drizella have promised themselves—and each other—that they’ll be different. They’ll find love, see the world, and never let their hearts go cold. But both sisters are all too aware of what it can mean when cast into disfavor with their mother, and fueled by Lady Tremaine’s tendencies to pit the daughters against one another, Drizella and Anastasia are locked into a complicated waltz of tenuous sisterhood. On the cusp of the royal debut party—their one chance to impress the Prince and live up to their mother’s expectations—the sisters at last get a glimpse of what life could be like outside of Lady Tremaine’s intentions: Drizella discovering a love of science and Anastasia sparking a secret romance. But never underestimate the power a mother whose greatest talents lie in manipulation, and the sisters may learn that even the cruelest of hearts can spill blood. This first book in the new Disney Villains Dark Ascension series by National Book Award-winning author Robin Benway explores the complex sibling rivalry between the two wicked stepsisters from Cinderella that turned them into the characters we know today.

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DAUGHTERS OF IZDIHAR by Hadeer Elsbai

As a waterweaver, Nehal can move and shape any water to her will, but she’s limited by her lack of formal education. She desires nothing more than to attend the newly opened Weaving Academy, take complete control of her powers, and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield with the first all-female military regiment. But her family cannot afford to let her go—crushed under her father’s gambling debt, Nehal is forcibly married into a wealthy merchant family. Her new spouse, Nico, is indifferent and distant and in love with another woman, a bookseller named Giorgina. Giorgina has her own secret, however: she is an earthweaver with dangerously uncontrollable powers. She has no money and no prospects. Her only solace comes from her activities with the Daughters of Izdihar, a radical women’s rights group at the forefront of a movement with a simple goal: to attain recognition for women to have a say in their own lives. They live very different lives and come from very different means, yet Nehal and Giorgina have more in common than they think. The cause—and Nico—brings them into each other’s orbit, drawn in by the group’s enigmatic leader, Malak Mamdouh, and the urge to do what is right. But their problems may seem small in the broader context of their world, as tensions are rising with a neighboring nation that desires an end to weaving and weavers. As Nehal and Giorgina fight for their rights, the threat of war looms in the background, and the two women find themselves struggling to earn—and keep—a lasting freedom.

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LOST IN THE MOMENT AND FOUND (WAYWARD CHILDREN BOOK 8) by Seanan McGuire

Welcome to the Shop Where the Lost Things Go. If you ever lost a sock, you’ll find it here. If you ever wondered about a favorite toy from childhood… it’s probably sitting on a shelf in the back. And the headphones that you swore this time you’d keep safe? You guessed it….Antoinette has lost her father. Metaphorically. He’s not in the Shop, and she’ll never see him again. But when Antsy finds herself lost (literally, this time), she discovers that however many doors open for her, leaving the Shop for good might not be as simple as it sounds. And stepping through those doors exacts a price. Lost in the Moment and Found tells us that childhood and innocence, once lost, can never be found.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL (WINTER, WHITE AND WICKED BOOK 2) by Shannon Dittemore

Sylvi Quine, the best rig driver on Layce, has braved the dangers of the Shiv Road to save her friend and learned the truth of her power over Winter. Now, she’s joined the rebels working to take down the Majority. Her magic could change the course of their fight, and she agrees to meet the king of Paradyia to offer an exchange: the healing powers of the Pool of Begynd for his army. The journey won’t be easy. To get there, Sylvi will have to navigate the Kol Sea, crossing through Winter’s storms and swarms of her Abaki––all while outrunning the Majority, who have sent their best Kol Master to track her down and bring her in, dead or alive. But she isn’t traveling alone. Mars Dresden knows Sylvi is the key to freeing Layce, and demands she train like it. Kyn, the boy with stone flesh and a soft heart, is bound to Sylvi in more ways than one, a connection that both hurts and heals. And Lenore, Sylvi’s best friend, insists the Majority pay for what they’ve done to her parents. Even though her crew believes in her, Sylvi’s still learning to use her power, and Winter’s whispers are constant . . .Will she be able to control Winter when it matters most? Or will this be the end of the rebellion?

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HIS MAGICAL TOUCH: A PARANORMAL MPREG ROMANCE  by Giovanna Reaves

With one wish and a little luck, he has the perfect touch. Luca Rossi is a practical man in thoughts and actions. He’s always counted himself extremely fortunate but never would’ve believed there’s real magic behind it. As a divorced father, his priority is protecting and providing for his three children. And after his nanny quit, Luca desperately searches for a new one. Luca finds it hard to trust the care of his children to anyone until a blue-haired, blue-eyed man shows up on his doorstep and changes how he sees the world. Bluebell Boroson is an elf-witch and a wish agent who works for Santa’s Workshop. He gets great enjoyment from granting the desires in others’ hearts. After failing his last assignment and being put on desk duty, Bluebell is plagued by self-doubt. When he is given a second chance, Bluebell isn’t sure if he is up to the job. One, he has to pretend to be a nanny, and two, there’s a deadline to fulfill this wish request. Bluebell cannot fail, or he will have to give up a job he loves. When Luca and Bluebell meet, neither can deny their underlying attraction toward each other. But between misunderstandings and facing their own challenges, they never imagined that they could change each other’s lives with one wish and a bit of luck.      AmazonKU

UNRAVELLER by Frances Hardinge

In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them. Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but helps those transformed maliciously—including Nettle. Recovered from entrapment in bird form, she is now his constant companion and closest ally.
But Kellen has also been cursed, and unless he and Nettle can remove his curse, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything—and everyone—around him.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

WAKING FIRE by Jean Louise

Naira Khoum has only known life in Lagusa, a quiet village at the desert’s end. But to the rest of the world, Lagusa is a myth, its location shrouded in secrecy. While war rages to the north led by power-hungry Sothpike and his army of undead monsters called Dambi, Naira’s people live in peace.
Until the impossible happens—Lagusa is attacked by a Mistress sent to do Sothpike’s bidding with a hoard of Dambi under her control. The Mistress is looking for something, and she’s willing to let her Dambi destroy Lagusa to get it. Desperate to protect her home, Naira convinces her twin brother Nez and handsome refugee Kal to join the newly formed resistance with her. Together, they’ll have to figure out what the Mistress wants—before there’s nothing left of Lagusa to save.

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WE ARE ALL SO GOOD AT SMILING by Amber McBride

Whimsy is back in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression. When she meets a boy named Faerry, she recognizes they both have magic in the marrow of their bones. And when Faerry and his family move to the same street, the two start to realize that their lifelines may have twined and untwined many times before. They are both terrified of the forest at the end of Marsh Creek Lane.
The Forest whispers to Whimsy. The Forest might hold the answers to the part of Faerry he feels is missing. They discover the Forest holds monsters, fairy tales, and pain that they have both been running from for 11 years.    Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

TWICE BITTEN (MISMATCHED MATES BOOK 9) by Eliot Grayson

A werewolf walks into a vampire bar… ouch. Vampire enforcer Angelo has enough problems already, and a tall, dark, and irritating alpha werewolf is the last thing he needs. With his cheating, murderous mate on the run, Jack’s looking for help from the local authorities—who assign Angelo to solve the problem quickly. They don’t have anything in common on paper, but sharing magical compatibility, a sense of humor, and a common goal can build a bond—whether mundane or otherwise. Even when another bond’s impossible.      AmazonKU

LORD OF DANCE AND DESIRE (THE FAE COURT OF CASAKRAINE BOOK ONE) by Alysin Fae and Emma Alisyn

Never catch the eye of a High Fae Lord. And if you do. . .don’t run. That will only excite the beast.
HASANNAH – All I want is to be prima of the High Lord’s ballet company. With a secret edge over the competition, I’ll get it—as long as nothing destroys my focus, and I don’t attract the wrong attention. On this side of the realm gate, the rules are different and no one will save you. The wrong attention shows up at the worst moment, and High Lord Andreien snatches me off the street, whispering filthy promises I’m not stupid enough to believe. . .but my will is no match for a powerful Fae. I don’t know if he’s the catalyst to launch me into the glittering dance career I crave, or the monster who will drain my soul. I don’t know if I’m the monster. I don’t know if I have the strength to care. ANDREIEN – Her dark eyes lure me in and activate my bloodline’s curse the moment I see her. Guileless but cynical, sweet but sneaky. My fated match in a mortal, and she’s set me aflame. The skittish Muse requires gentle wooing, and for now I can hide my hunger. As long as she is obedient. As long as she doesn’t challenge that she is mine. But I should have known I wasn’t the only one who saw her, and wanted. I should have known keeping her alive, and at my side, would become a game of life and death.       AmazonKU

SILVER BELLE (BOOK THREE OF THE GREEN SKY SERIES) by Jennae Vale

VS note: From DEC 13.

Belle Silver, pirate captain of The Enchantress, is on the run. In need of a safe haven, she seeks the help of the witch Morwenna who transports her through time to present-day Charleston, South Carolina. Belle is truly a fish-out-of-water as she navigates through the world of electric lights, cars and a modern-day Christmas. Christopher Plumb is not someone who could be mistaken for a pirate, but Belle Silver believes him to be his many times great-grandfather, a man who stole treasure from Belle and her father John Silver. It takes some convincing on Christopher’s part, but eventually Belle can accept him for who he is, a modern-day treasure hunter and owner of a pirate museum. He offers his assistance in helping Belle find a treasure that has been missing since the eighteenth century. Finding the treasure may be what she wants but finding love could be what she needs.   AmazonKU

SCUBA DIVING WITH A SEA DRAGON (BENEATH AQUATICA’S WAVES BOOK 14) by Charlie Richards

World of Aquatica: When a jaded Navy SEAL turns to a friend for aid, he meets a man who wants to show him that there are still wonders in the world. When Britt O’Connor’s targeted by a group of mercenaries for reasons unknown, he realizes it’s time to cash in a big favor. Britt heads to World of Aquatica. He knows that’s where his ex-SEAL buddy, Price, has secretly holed up after Britt helped him flee the military police. Britt also knows that Price isn’t human, and he could use a little of the man’s paranormal abilities right about then. Getting there is easy. Getting inside and locating Price is a bit more difficult. Still, Britt manages it, only to discover that Price isn’t the only paranormal thing at the park. Vampires and shifters are real. In fact, not only does Price vouch for him, but Britt meets Gerard, a shifter who claims he’s the other half of his soul. When Gerard scents Britt as he’s on his way to meet with Alpha Kaiser, he immediately recognizes him as his mate and follows him. Discovering that Britt already knows about the paranormal, he declares that Britt is his mate, but Britt will need some convincing. While Britt can accept being attracted to the shifter, after all the depravity Britt has seen, how can he trust in something as fickle as love?

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MOON WORLD (VAMPIRE FOR HIRE BOOK 29) by J R Rain and Matthew S Cox

Being trapped in an alternate dimension is not usually a problem for her. Unfortunately, the reality around her came from the mind of Quentin Arnbury, an author with a penchant for being wicked to his characters. Here, people don’t simply die… they die horribly. Worse, with Quentin incapacitated, his world is no longer following any script. Surrounded by nobility that embodies avarice and violence, it’s only a matter of days before the darkness attached to Quentin’s mind consumes his psyche as well as the world he created. Even if Sam can manage to survive in such a dangerous place, reality is unraveling around her. With time running out to free Quentin’s soul, Sam takes a dangerous risk: trusting a dark master.      AmazonKU

TOUGHEST DEAL: MERCENARIES AND MAGIC (BOOK THREE) by Alessa Thorn

Altun Baruk’s shady past with the Aurora and her vengeful sister, Dee, have finally caught up with her. She needs the Edgeworths muscle to back up her magic, and a damn good artefact to use as bait, if she’s going to have any chance of stopping Dee once and for all. Julian Burbank is obsessive and curious by nature, and there’s something about Altun that he can’t get out of his head. Julian likes to be neutral when it comes to other people’s fights, but when Dee firebombs his office, all bets are off — and working closely with Altun again is a just delicious perk of the job. Julian loves a challenge, and he won’t stop until Dee is in the ground and Altun is in his bed. Julian and Altun both know a good deal when they see it, but working together and fighting their growing feelings for each other will be the toughest one they ever make.      AmazonKU

FLINT (BLOOD BROTHERHOOD BOOK ONE) by Eva Kent

After years in a forced marriage to the alpha of the Moon Falls pack, I escaped with my life—but barely. Now I’m broke, on the run, and being hunted, but at least I’m free. I need a job, a place to live, and time to heal—and when I end up in Penfell Heights, a tiny fishing town with suspicious townsfolk and protected by a motorcycle club made up of bear shifters called the Blood Brotherhood, I think maybe I’ve found exactly that. Flint, the club alpha, seems willing to offer me that same protection. Why, I don’t know exactly, but it can’t be out of anything other than the kindness of his heart. After all, he’s a bear shifter and I’m a wolf—and I’m not looking for love, or anything else. It doesn’t matter if Flint’s handsome face and huge—muscles make me feel things I’ve never felt before, or if he calls to me in a way that not even my wolf alpha ever could. It doesn’t matter if he makes my heart race. I’m on the run. Penfell Heights is supposed to be a stop on the way, not my forever. But fate might have different ideas. And when my past catches up to me, it might be Flint who turns out to be my savior, after all.      AmazonKU

FORBIDDEN DEVOTION (PARANORMAL HUNGER BOOK 1) by Lee Colgin

VS Note: A ‘revised and re-edited’ re-release. From DEC 26.

Young heir Sinclair Davis is the only vampire at a werewolf university. Surrounded by a pack of unwelcoming shifters, his first meeting with their alpha ends in blood. Alpha wolf Mitchel Edgehill is furious when the university sends a vampire to be housed among his pack. But what can he do? The paperwork’s been signed. They’ll have to find a way to coexist. As violence escalates between species, the uneasy truce between Sinclair and Mitchel turns amorous. Though desire burns between them, their union is forbidden. When the pair attend a peace conference, a terrorist group attacks, and Sinclair is kidnapped. Can the alpha wolf work with vampires to save him, or will war break out after all?      AmazonKU

PRETENTIOUS (CHAOS MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Elle Lincoln

Double, double toil, I’m in so much trouble. Fire burn, and cauldron crumble…Pepper O’Malley, headmistress… No, no that’s not it. Keymaster, yes I am the keymaster… No that isn’t quite it either. I think I’m getting close. Peace keeper! That’s the one. New Peacekeeper of the Philadelphia region, and I’ve already fallen prey to one slimy criminal that remains elusive. Pulling myself out of his terror trap might just be my greatest accomplishment. At least for the afternoon. While terror continues to…well, terrorize the city, witches show up on my doorstep with a bogus job and more curiosity than their familiars. They want something from me, I just haven’t figured out what it is yet. I better figure it out soon, because it’s not just my life on the line anymore. Five very stubborn, very delicious males refuse to leave my side. Unfortunately, they aren’t afraid to put their life on the line for me. I just have to make sure that never happens. As it is, the Fates have other plans.      AmazonKU

IMMORTAL LUST by Sierra Dafoe

For years, Raymond du Sable has chased rumors of a woman shrouded in legend, a woman of unearthly, hypnotic beauty. Finally, on Crusade, he finds her. She is Cytharea, daughter of Aphrodite, irresistible to mortal man — and Raymond’s key to grasping the throne of France. To transport her there safely, Raymond hires a Templar Knight, Gerard d’Amiers. Sworn to chastity, Gerard has a deep mistrust of women, born of the infidelity of his boyhood love. Yet Cytharea stirs him in a way no woman ever has. And Cytharea herself is battling a deadly imperative — she must feed from the sexual energy of a man soon, or die. Together, Gerard and Cytharea discover a passion so overpowering it shakes the very foundations of Gerard’s faith. Upon reaching France, he must abandon every vow he’s ever made or lose Cytharea to the abusive ambitions of a madman.     Amazon     Kobo

DEMON’S NANNY by Lola Gabriel

Maddox Lee—the hot-as-sin demon shifter who runs the city—hires me as his assistant. I need this job. I have no memory of my past, but I can’t let that hold me back any longer. This new job opportunity allows me to finally move forward with my life. Then, Maddox’s life takes an unexpected turn, and now he is expected to raise his infant nephew. What does a demon-shifter bachelor with power and wealth know about babies? Absolutely nothing. Maddox makes me an offer I can’t refuse to help him raise the child. I’m not qualified for the job, but I keep that information to myself. He’s hot then cold. Demanding then thoughtful. His mixed signals are an emotional roller coaster ride that I can’t escape. When his body brushes against mine, I lose all my inhibitions. Keeping it professional isn’t an option. I think my life is finally heading in the right direction. And then I get some information about my past, and nothing will ever be the same.    AmazonKU

FROGGIE WENT A-SAILING (FAIRY TALE RETELLINGS) by Sam Burns

Jasper Ferguson Conrad, much to everyone’s consternation, is the crown prince. He wasn’t raised to be king, and no one is sure if he’s up to the task, including himself. He certainly doesn’t want to be the kind of demanding, arrogant king his father has always been. When a witch turns him into a frog and he finds himself on the run, he has to count on a near stranger—a man he may have wronged in a fit of pique—to protect him from a huge, frightening world. He needs to break the curse and find his way home, but who can he truly trust to help him get back where he belongs, especially when his own future subjects may be plotting his death?      AmazonKU

CATALYST (TALES OF A WITCH’S FAMILIAR BOOK ONE) by Alba Lockwood

After my human death, I found a new and purrfect life as the feline familiar to a witch. But my safe haven is about to crumble. Winnie, my witch, is performing more spells, draining both our magic reserves and acting suspiciously as she works on a secret project. Since curiosity kills cats, I escape into the arms of Charlie: the handsome and grumpy hacker next-door that I want, but can never have. When supernatural visitors show up asking him for help we are introduced to realms beyond our world. A faei, his demon lover, and the irresistible titan, Zaide, who I’m instantly drawn to, are looking for something…and it might be closer than they think. As the mysteries of Winnie’s project unfold, I’m horrified by what I discover. I go against my witch, and lose my fur to help Charlie and his new friends. But with my human body comes the haunting memories of my human past. I only hope the men I’ve come to care for will help me remember how good being human can be.     AmazonKU

THE WOLF IS MINE (SWAT  BOOK 13) by Paige Tyler

The stakes are higher than ever for the Special Wolf Alpha Team…Werewolf Connor Malone is looking for a missing and endangered teammate. Things get much worse when he and his SWAT team realize they’re up against a powerful creature they might not be able to defeat…Then Connor encounters Kat Davenport, a powerful witch who needs the SWAT team’s help to defeat the wicked warlock who cursed her. And when she and Connor are thrown together again, there will be no denying the connection they already share, and the white-hot chemistry that sizzles between them.

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ANGEL’S PAIN (WINGS IN THE NIGHT BOOK 15) by Maggie Shayne

VS Note: A re-release.

But in her pursuit of Gregor, the vampire she’s determined to kill, Briar falls in with a gang of do-gooders who are after him, too. Their reluctant leader, Reaper, the vampire hit man with the heart of gold, keeps trying to see good in her. She keeps telling him he’s mistaken. There isn’t any. Briar tells herself that Reaper and his gang of misfit vamps mean nothing to her, that she’ll be gone as soon as she’s achieved her goal and watched Gregor die slowly for all he did to her. Even after repeated, mind-blowing sex with Reaper, she insists there are no feelings involved. And when she has to share blood with the odd little vampire Crisa to save her life– an act that always creates a powerful bond between undead beings–she still denies caring. But when their lives are on the line, Briar finds herself risking her own ass to save them. Also, she learns to love stilettos.

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FASTER BOBCAT: A SHIFTER NOVELLETTE COLLECTION by Julia Talbot

VS Note: Re-releases.

Come to Hot Tin Roof, a club where shifters come to play and meet their mates. In Faster Bobcat, exotic dancer and cat shifter Aleksy never dates clients. or shifters. Until he meets, Rafe, who he just can’t resist. In Bouncer Bear, Trey feels totally out of place when he hires on as a bouncer at Hot Tin Roof. Until Sammy and his boyfriend Jordan welcome him into their world, and show him what it’s like to submit to their demands. Finally, in Silver Fox, Noah is a bored were-cougar until he meets assertive silver fox shifter Toland, who teaches him all about how he can find what he needs when he bends completely to Toland’s will.      AmazonKU

OH FANG (UNDEAD EVER AFTER BOOK TWO) by Stacey Kennedy

Willa von Stein thought she was magicless, but after a powerful spell broke a decades-long curse, her once very safe, very quiet life was shattered. Now she’s not only a witch, but also a vampire princess. Yes, seriously. But adjusting to her new set of fangs and impressive magic isn’t exactly easy when her vampire uncle is out to destroy her and her newfound family. In order to survive, she’ll need to master her new powers – and fast. But Willa isn’t alone. Killian Constantine, vampire Warden of Charleston, may rule over the city, but Willa rules his heart. He’ll do anything to protect her. But between vampire riots, blood magic sorcery, and supernatural unrest, protecting both Willa and his city is becoming harder and harder to do. In every shadow, Willa and Killian find enemies new and old. Despite every precaution, Willa becomes a pawn in a ruthless war. In order to protect everyone she loves, she’ll need to use mysterious, ancient magic. But if she fails, there will be deadly consequences.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

FATED TO THE BETA (FATED SERIES BOOK TWO) by Jessica Hall

VS Note: From DEC 18.

After discovering her entire life was based on a lie her mother told, Katya and Alpha Ezra must navigate through the lies to break a curse on her bloodline bestowed by the Moon Goddess. Yet as tensions rise and relationships blossom, Katya finds herself at another crossroads when she learns she is not only cursed but everything goes back to the moon goddess and the tricks she has played. Beta Mateo after killing his mate to save Katya finds himself caught in the middle between his best friend and his Luna, temptation becoming too much and his love for both his Alpha and Luna, Mateo finds himself caught in the middle only to find out he may be the key to breaking a curse but at what cost? Will Ezra forgive and accept and allow him in to break the curse on his Luna? Will Katya choose the beta, but what happens when they realize the key to breaking the curse is choice? Will she choose Mateo as her second mate or remain loyal to her true mate?      Amazon

SANTA CLAWS (SOMBRA DEMONS) by Sarah Spade

VS Note: From DEC 17.

It’s been seven months since I made the impulsive decision to mate my monster, and I don’t think I could be happier. Malphas is a sweet soul in a delicious seven-foot frame, and even if our relationship is the definition of instalove, I don’t regret a second of being with my shadow demon. I know he misses Sombra, though. And while we’re planning on visiting his realm in the new year, I’m hoping to distract him with the upcoming holiday season. Mal marvels over the little things I take for granted every day. How will he react to snowflakes, tinsel, Christmas trees, and the legend of Santa Claus? Or, as he thinks of the big guy in red, Santa Claws? Despite not being the biggest fan of the holidays, I want him to enjoy our first Christmas together. Sharing with him my family’s traditions, creating some of our own… even figuring out the perfect gift for him. I can’t wait to surprise him with what I got Mal—though I’m pretty sure I’m the one who ends up the most stunned when I discover that mating on the night of the gold moon has consequences that no one warned me about…* Santa Claws is a Christmas-themed holiday novella that is an extended epilogue to Mated to the Monster, Mal and Shannon’s story. Written for mature readers, it’s better if you read their full-length story first!    AmazonKU

DEMON’S BRIDE (CRESCENT COVEN BOOK 1) by Leigh Miller

The Witch – This must be a mistake. There’s no way the Goddess chose me to be a demon’s bride.
I barely have any magick, and certainly not enough to repair the bargain between witches and demons that’s kept both our realms stable for centuries. But Eren is…nothing like I expected. Something about him calls to me. Tempts me. And he looks at me like no one else ever has, like I’m strong and worthy. Like he wants to keep me, cherish me…and sink those wicked, wicked fangs of his into me. The Demon – Allison Hawthorn is mine. My fate. My bride. My mate. Mine to keep. The magick that witches have brought to the demon realm for centuries is failing, and as High King, it’s my responsibility to see it repaired. I just never expected…Allie. My soul recognizes her immediately, and in a life stained by grief, I’ve ached for her before I ever met her. Now that she’s here I’ll do anything to protect her, even as the fast-failing bargain threatens both of our realms, and will separate us forever if we can’t figure out a way to renew the magick.     AmazonKU

SCARY AND BRIGHT: A KRAMPUS HOLIDAY ROMANCE by Ava Hall

VS Note: From DEC 11

Be good for goodness’ sake…My name is Holly Nash. And I hate Christmas. Okay, so maybe I just hate retail work… and the general public… and feelings, but I don’t think I deserve a spot on the Naughty List for it. I certainly don’t deserve to be hand-selected as a holiday sacrifice either, but apparently, Christmas cheer isn’t the only thing keeping Santa’s magic going. Now, I’m trapped in the South Pole, and if I can’t find a way to break down Krampus’s walls, literally and figuratively, I’m in for so much more than a lump of coal. Even though he was pulled from the darkest depths of folklore I still can’t help but feel him pulling on my heart… and pulling me into his bed. With my life on the line, can I fix the South Pole’s bloody history? Or will I be just another Christmas corpse? You better watch out… because Santa isn’t the only one coming to town.      AmazonKU

TAINTED ROSE (THE STARLIGHT GODS BOOK 2) by Avery Phoenix and Yumoyori Wilson

VS Note: From DEC 13.

I failed…I, Ryder Carter, was destined to do great things as the future Heir of Realm Five Minato. With my grand duty to walk along the side of my fellow star knights, we desperately searched for the woman who would lead our galaxy to salvation. We finally found her, in rough shape, but she was alive. Two rotations was all we needed to watch her blossom into a beautiful rose — one with delicate petals filled with purity and life. Our mission was to guide her home, to where she truly belonged, as our Princess and the woman I’d loved with all my heart. But I failed… My once perfect rose was now damaged by my failures. Could she ever forgive me, her star knight, who’d sworn to protect her? Will I get a chance to tell her how much she means to me…to us? Only the Starlight Gods can tell what the future holds, but I pray with every ounce of my being that they bring her back to us. Please…bring my Firefly back to me.      AmazonKU

STOLEN FROM THE DEMON PRINCE (SINS OF THE BLOOD WAR BOOK TWO) by Lauren Crowne

The demon prince is possessive, jealous, and determined to protect what is his. Can the prince ever see me, a former fae slave, as his equal? Or will he always see me as only a possession to protect? The longer Leo and I are in the demon kingdom, the more obvious it becomes to both of us that it’s not safe for me to stay there with him. Demons want to take me from him at every turn, and rival factions are eager to use me as a pawn to hurt the prince. When it seems impossible for us to be together, will the prince abandon his title, throne, and kingdom for me? Or should I seek out the fae city and find a new home with my own kind? Despite all of the forces working against us, deep down I know that the only home I’ve ever wanted was with him. Unfortunately for me, there are demons who will refuse to let that happen.      AmazonKU

THE DEMON LORD’S PROMISE (RISE OF THE DEMON LORDS BOOK THREE) by Skye Wilson and Viola King

Hell hath no fury like a demon lord protecting his child…A Prince of Hell is after my unborn baby. And since I found out that I’m half demon, I suspect that my mother is involved somehow—except I have no idea who she is. Caezar, a sinfully sexy demon lord and father of my child, has vowed to protect us. Only Caezar has his own problems trying to earn his place in the demon world again.
The King has ordered Caezar to begin collecting souls again but when the King suddenly becomes ill, Caezar suspects that Ortega, the Prince of Hell, is behind it. If we can’t stop Ortega and find answers about my mother soon, who knows what sort of evil plans he has in store for us and our child. The one thing I do know is that Caezar will go to hell and back to protect us.      AmazonKU

RHAGE (MONSTERS OF METAL BOOK TWO) by R K Pierce

Some monsters choose to hide in the spotlight. I never considered myself a groupie until I discovered Rhage, a masked metal band that’s quickly taking over the rock music scene. Now, the lead singer, Sebastian Alex, is all I can think about. When I get the chance to meet him backstage at a concert, I don’t expect to catch his attention, but that’s exactly what happens. He notices me, and doesn’t let me out of his sight. As excited as I am, I’m also terrified. There’s something dark and mysterious lurking beneath the mask he wears for the world, something sinister and dangerous that he’s hiding. Is unveiling his secret worth risking my life, or is the mystery better left unsolved?    AmazonKU

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

January 4

December 28

December 21

December 14

December 7

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