I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL).
‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.
A quick word about covers. I don’t support the use of AI for cover creation as it currently stands. Copyright issues and other problems too lengthy to go into here. However, I’m not a cover artist or an expert on the use of computer drawing/art/AI programs so I have no way to tell if the covers on the new releases are AI or not. Therefore I’ll continue to show the covers each week unless something changes with the situation.
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KNIGHTMASTER (ORONIS KNIGHTS BOOK ONE) by Anna Hackett
VS Note: I’ve been eagerly anticipating this one! A new SFR series from Anna is always exciting. Can’t wait to read this…
She was sent to forge an alliance with the deadly Oronis knights…and instead finds herself framed for abducting their queen. Xenoanthropologist Kennedy Black loves exploring new cultures with Space Corps. Everyone in her life has left her, so she happily fills the void with exciting adventures. When she’s assigned to escort the new ambassador to the planet Oron for an opulent ball, she’s thrilled to get an up-close look at the Oronis knights, and their culture of honor and duty to their knightqueen. But she never expected her reaction to cool, controlled Knightmaster Ashtin Caydor, head of the Oronis Knightforce. And she really didn’t expect a savage alien attack that leaves the knightqueen missing and Earth fingered as the culprit. Knightmaster Ashtin Caydor lives to protect his planet, his people, and his knightqueen. He came from nothing, and the code of knighthood is the cornerstone of his being. When Knightqueen Carys is abducted by their mortal enemies, the ferocious Gek’Dragar, he’s icily enraged, especially when he finds evidence that Earth, and the far too enticing Sub-Captain Kennedy Black, are involved. But Kennedy vows to clear Earth’s name by helping Ashtin and his knights find the queen. As she and Ashtin embark on a risky mission to a dangerous jungle planet, they’re forced to rely on each other, and their sizzling chemistry is soon undeniable. But love can’t be an option, not for a knight bound only to his duty and a woman whose heart already has too many scars. AmazonKU
THE ALIEN’S BITE (CRAVING THE HEVEIANS BOOK ONE) by Ella Blake
Kora – My nightmares didn’t prepare me for this. Abducted off the space station where I teach the standard galactic language, I’m imprisoned with two other women in a cold, dirty cell on an alien ship. We’re destined for something worse than death until a fierce, blue-haired alien male rescues us. We recover on his ship with his group of Heveian pirates. There, the attraction that formed when he first carried me in his arms grows into a force neither of us can deny. But something else has taken up residence on the ship. Something that will stop at nothing to destroy us all. Ryland – I was trained from my royal youth to fight. Even here, as a rogue raider in exile with my rebellious friends, it’s the role I play, until I hold Kora in my arms. She makes my fangs ache. She makes everything ache. My protective instincts roar as I vow to protect my mate against any who would harm her. But how can I protect her from an enemy so insidious that it can turn our crew against each other? I will keep Kora safe, even if it means the ultimate sacrifice. AmazonKU
CAPTURING THE ALIEN RAIDER (TUROCHS OF EARTH BOOK 2) by Reba Max
What do you do when the world ends and aliens kidnap your two best friends? I take matters into my own hands, set a trap and take one of the scary, horned males as my prisoner. He may be three times my size, built like a truck and half naked, but I’m the one holding the cattle prod in this relationship and I’m not afraid to make my captive suffer if it means saving my friends. But Dargo doesn’t seem intimidated by my threats, if anything, the whole situation is turning him on. He keeps propositioning me like we’re on a date and I don’t have him tied up. My plan is not working out like I hoped…and I’m not sure if that’s a bad thing. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
INVINCIBLE NEMESIS (HEROES OF VANGUARD BOOK FOUR) by Ryder O’Malley
Call me Sentinel. I lead the world’s foremost superhero team. But shhh, nobody knows. I do a pretty good job balancing my social and work life, even if that job is saving the planet. Of course that blows up in my face when a villain outs my secret identity on national television. Vanguard’s bad guys will not waste this opportunity to exact his revenge. Fixing this damage will require more coffee. Being a hero is dangerous. That’s why I broke off the relationship with my ex. Now he’s back demanding answers. I might be damn near invincible, but a thick hide won’t protect me from the hurt in his eyes. Does this mean he still cares? I should focus on saving Vanguard, but this daddy bear can’t shake the idea that we have unfinished business. Bernard, you should have stayed in bed. This is bad, even for a Monday. AmazonKU
ALIEN ABDUCTION FOR UNICORNS (THE INTERGALACTIC GUIDE TO HUMANS BOOK SEVEN) by Skye MacKinnon
Unicorns are just as real as aliens. Despite achieving fame and fortune as a renowned unicorn tamer, Bruin has never found the one thing he craves: love. When a horrific accident puts him deep in debt, Bruin’s only chance of returning to his old life is aiding his scientist father. Sent to find out why the people on a primitive planet called Earth don’t believe in unicorns, all Bruin has to do is abduct a human. But he never expected that human to be his fated mate…All Tara’s ever wanted is to leave her small Scottish town and explore the world. Being kidnapped by a crazy guy with a fake unicorn wasn’t what she had in mind. Especially when the unicorn turns out to be real, and the crazily hot guy turns out to be an alien. Her abductor is offering a chance to explore the galaxy with his charming unicorn in tow. But to see the stars, she’d have to give up everything, including the walls around her heart.
LADY IN WAITING (RELUCTANT ROYALS BOOK TWO) by Eileen Troemel
VS Note: Blurb says there’s a space station involved…
A princess on the run…A month out from the assassination attempt on Mel, John brings his brother on as a possible man at arms. Charlie likes to tease and joke but his jibes don’t make Mel laugh. Charlie thinks she’s spoiled and using his brother. He calls her princess every chance he gets until…Princess Jabulile is sent by Mel’s Aunt Dot to get protection for herself and her orphaned niece Thembesa. From the moment the two step on Space Station Joplin, the violence and assassination attempts begin. Charlie stops joking around and starts taking it serious when he holds Jabu in his arms. He puts his body between her and death. Can he convince her to trust him or will he lose Jabu and Themba to those who want their queen’s crown? AmazonKU
WED TO THE MINOTAUR (ARRANGED MONSTER MATES) by Eden Ember
I arrive on Alia Terra tempted by the promise of fertile land and females. Filled with longing, I cannot rest until I find a sweet mate just for me. One who will warm my bed at night, one for whom I will build my fortune under the scorching sun. There is only one way to meet a perfect match: the Temple. I do the test and focus on building a prosperous ranch for the female who is destined for me. She will have the best of everything. The wait is long. Long enough to lose hope. And then, the letter comes. My mate is ready to be claimed, and I set out immediately. Nothing can stop me now. When I see her, my blood burns with desire, and the instinct to make her mine overshadows everything. She is precious, perfect, and too beautiful to be true. She is everything I could have dreamed of. I will never let her go. I will pamper, love, and caress her until every inch of her body belongs to me. No other male will drink from her nectar. No other will plunge deep into her sweet depths. I will claim what’s mine. AmazonKU
YET YOU CRY WHEN IT HURTS (NOTHING IS PROMISED BOOK FOUR) by Susan Kaye Quinn
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Nitara Desai has spent her life negotiating international agreements, easing points of conflict, and averting disasters. Worst-case scenarios belong in her nightmares, not the IEC’s daily reports. On a calm day, being a director at the International Energy Consortium only requires fixing CarbonCon translators for flustered Brazilian delegates. A thankless job, but the world is still drowning in CO2—there’s no choice but to keep treading. On a bad day, it’s not just the Brazilians acting up, but the Americans walking out, and now the Governor of Southern California insisting on a clandestine meeting. Then a text comes from Matti, her solid rock in the stormy seas: Guess what? We’re getting married! Suddenly, an earthquake is slow-rolling through her personal life as well. She waited too long: to tell Matti how she feels, to quit the unwinnable race to net zero, to grab hold of the things that make life worth living, not just trying to stay afloat. When the governor reveals an impossible technology that could save the planet, but it’s in the hands of a murderously ambitious man, it’s a catastrophe she can’t turn away from. And it’s almost enough to distract her from everything falling apart. Work first, always. And maybe that’s been the problem all along. Yet You Cry When It Hurts is the fourth of four tightly-connected hopepunk novels in a near-future climate-fiction series. It’s about our future, how the forces of greed are ever-present, how the fight for a just world never ends, and how it’s not strongmen who will save us but the bright cords of connection that hold the world together. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ALIEN CASTAWAY (ALIEN INVASION BOOK SIX) by Honey Phillips
VS Note: Re-release. Author states “a version” of this story appeared in the Claimed Among the Stars anthology.
Can a runaway bride and an escaped alien prisoner find sanctuary together? Darla’s life changed forever the day the aliens invaded Earth. Her worthless father and shiftless brother have used the presence of the Yehrin as an excuse to keep her under their control. Their latest scheme? Marry her off to one of their equally disgusting cronies as part of a business arrangement. Desperate to get away, Darla turns to the Yehrin for help. When she’s offered a breeding contract on a planet far from Earth, she seizes the opportunity. But her escape goes terribly wrong when the spaceship taking her to her potential mate explodes – and she is stranded with a dangerous alien warrior. T’pak thought that his post on Earth would be a new beginning. Instead, his past follows him. Sent home in disgrace – and chains – he has little to look forward to except visits from the shy little human who stumbles across his holding place. When they are stranded on an unknown planet, his duty is clear: protect Darla from all danger, including his growing desire for her. But T’pak’s past and Darla’s future are on a collision course – and once again he will have to choose between his duty and his desire AmazonKU
RUN CINDERS RUN by L Starfyre
Cinders is a trans woman who’s looking for love but may have found more than she can handle when the aliens offer her the chance to change at a genetic level. Run Cinders! Run! is an SFR, romcom, fairytale retelling with lots of surprises and silliness. How many mates are too many? AmazonKU
ANTIMATTER BLUES: A MICKEY7 NOVEL by Edward Ashton
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I enjoyed the first book and have this one on my TBR List.
Summer has come to Niflheim. The lichens are growing, the six-winged bat-things are chirping, and much to his own surprise, Mickey Barnes is still alive—that last part thanks almost entirely to the fact that Commander Marshall believes that the colony’s creeper neighbors are holding an antimatter bomb, and that Mickey is the only one who’s keeping them from using it. Mickey’s just another colonist now. Instead of cleaning out the reactor core, he spends his time these days cleaning out the rabbit hutches. It’s not a bad life. It’s not going to last. It may be sunny now, but winter is coming. The antimatter that fuels the colony is running low, and Marshall wants his bomb back. If Mickey agrees to retrieve it, he’ll be giving up the only thing that’s kept his head off of the chopping block. If he refuses, he might doom the entire colony. Meanwhile, the creepers have their own worries, and they’re not going to surrender the bomb without getting something in return. Once again, Mickey finds the fate of two species resting in his hands. If something goes wrong this time, though, he won’t be coming back.
THE VIRGIN HUNT GAMES, VOLUME FOUR by Mel Teshco
EARTH, YEAR 2336 – Warrior Alita Silver has one chance to prove herself, and competing in the Virgin Hunt Games will show everyone on her planet she deserves the promotion that’s been held just out of reach. But this time, the rules of the games have changed. The virginal women have gone from being the hunted to being the hunters. And then she meets her competitors…Stetson Jamb remembers Alita from their last encounter—a little too well. Mostly, he remembers that she left him for dead and destroyed his life. Winning the games would not only earn him the credits he needs to rebuild his life, but would also satisfy his need for revenge. If only he didn’t want her so damn badly. Apparently, revenge isn’t the only dish tempting him…All’s fair in war and sex, and with the rules turned upside down, the lines between the pursued and the pursuer are quickly blurring. It’s not just a question of winning anymore. It’s a question of who lives, who dies, and who comes…last. AmazonKU
ASSASSIN OF REALITY: A NOVEL by Marina & Sergey Dyachenko
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I thought the concepts sounded interesting.
In Vita Nostra, Sasha Samokhina, a third-year student at the Institute of Special Technologies, was in the middle of taking the final exam that would transform her into a part of the Great Speech. After defying her teachers’ expectations, Sasha emerges from the exam as Password, a unique and powerful part of speech. Accomplished and ready to embrace her new role, she soon learns her powers threaten the old world, and despite her hard work, Sasha is set to fail. However, Farit Kozhennikov, Sasha’s dark mentor, finds a way to bring her out of the oblivion and back to the Institute for his own selfish purposes. Subsequently, Sasha must correct her mistakes before she is allowed to graduate and is forced to do what few are asked and even less achieve: to succeed and reverberate—becoming a part of the Great Speech and being one of the special few who dictate reality. If she fails, she faces a fate far worse than death: the choice is hers. Years have passed around the Institute—and the numerous realities that have spread from Sasha’s first failure—but it is only her fourth year of learning what role she will play in shaping the world. Her teachers despise and fear her, her classmates distrust her, and a growing love—for a young pilot with no affiliation to the school—is fraught because a relationship means leverage, and Farit won’t hesitate to use it against her. Planes crash all the time. Which means Sasha needs to rewrite the world so that can’t happen…or fail for good.
PROMISED TO THE PRIMAL (MONSTER ROMANCES OF DARK URTH) by Bella Blaze
The enemy of my enemy is my friend…Or should I say lover? Humans are highly sought after on Urth – as prizes in this war. We are meant to be controlled. Something I’ve barely been able to escape. At least not until I met Jorvae. Suddenly being taken captive never sounded so good. Jorvae is the first one to stand up for me. And the first I let carry me away. He saves me from the beasts that are overrunning my planet. And the ones that give him his commands. He won’t let anything stand between us. Not even his valued position. And during our journey, he does something I don’t expect. He chooses me. Every time. He sees me in a way that no one else has. Not as labor. Not as entertainment. Not as a toy. But as a mate worthy of claiming. AmazonKU
THE DRAGON EATER (THE THARASSAS CYCLE BOOK ONE) by J Scott Coatsworth
VS Note: Not a romance (romantic elements maybe) but a release of note. Merges scifi and fantasy elements.
Raven’s a thief who just swallowed a dragon. A small one, sure, but now his arms are growing scales, the local wildlife is acting up, and his snarky AI familiar is no help whatsoever. Raven’s best friend Aik is a guardsman carrying a torch for the thief. A pickpocket and a guard? Never going to happen. And Aik’s ex-fiancé Silya, an initiate priestess in the midst of a magical crisis, hates Raven with the heat of a thousand suns. This unlikely team must work together to face strange beasts, alien artifacts, and a world-altering threat. If they don’t figure out what to do soon, it might just be the end of everything. Things are about to get messy.
BONDED QUEEN: TO THE ALIEN WARLORD TRIAD (THE OLD WAYS BOOK tWO) by Corin Cain
The alien warlord triad has one obsession. Tame the planet. Put me on the throne… and sire their crown princes – Ra’al. Orr. Kriz. Three enormous beast of men who command a legion of Aurelians, the huge, marble-skinned aliens who exist to find their Fated Mate and tame her. They were built for war. Kings through conquest, they stamp down all resistance without mercy. They tell me they will build me a palace. It would only be a cage. But because I took up a rifle and defended the other servants when our planet was under attack, by the laws of their species, I am a free woman…Unless I trade myself willingly to them. Unless I sacrifice myself to save the life of another by dooming myself to captivity in the hands of the brutal warlords. But if I give myself to the three warlords who are kings of a conquered planet, I’ll lose more than just my freedom. They believe I am their Fated Mate, and if that is true, they will Bond me to them for eternity and never let me go. The dark link between a human woman and an Aurelian warrior changes you. It brings out all your darkest, deepest desires, and when I am alone in a room with the three huge men, I’m terrified by what they make me ache for. AmazonKU
MONSTER’S NANNY (KIPHIAN BRIDES BOOK ONE) by Athena Storm
In a world where humans are treated as animals, I’m not surprised at my new job title. Pet. All I wanted was food. I wandered into the alien lord’s territory and got caught in a trap meant for a beast. His girls brought me home. They asked him if they could keep me as a pet. He agreed and my life was changed forever. I could escape at night. I could sneak away when they aren’t looking. I should. But I won’t. Ever. Why? Because I’d be running away from my family. AmazonKU
INVASIVE SPECIES III: CAPTURED by Kaitlyn O’Connor
A nightmare that ended in another one—captured by the alien invaders, transported across the universe, Spring awakens in a pod only to discover a new nightmare awaits her. What was worse than being captured and transported to a primitive alien world and dumped? All of the above and the discovery that you’d been dumped with primitive aliens from another world. And the place where you landed had man-eating everything.
The Hitants, Daek and Jedrek think Spring will make the perfect third for their Triad. When bartering for her with the head of her tribe doesn’t work, though, they just resort to a more direct approach. They steal her and make off with her.
Amazon NOTE: Other books in this series are on Apple Books and Kobo so perhaps this one will be there in the future.
PURGATORY by Nicole Visconti
What would you do if the world plunged itself headfirst into a zombie apocalypse? Would you survive? Or would you wither away like everyone else did? I have no idea how, but I survived and let me tell you, it SUCKS! Being stuck on an endless road of disappointment, misery and loneliness can only be summed up in one word- Purgatory.
Well, that is until I meet them. Hawk, Cole and Jax. Three Marines who, against all odds, survive to take me in and show me the way to paradise. AmazonKU
THE DIVINE OBLIVION (SECRETS OF THE SUN BOOK ONE) by Claire Archer
Being kidnapped to a galaxy one hundred million lightyears away from Earth is not how Cyra pictured her twenty-first birthday. And her abductor is a sarcastic, drunken wretch that tells her that her life on Earth was ploy to keep her safe for sixteen years until it was time to bring her home. Cyra is skeptical when she learns she is a part of a long foretold prophecy that she along with a king will save Eredet galaxy from mass extinction. As she navigates the secrets of her birth planet, Solis, she uncovers an invincible enemy and devastating curses that steal the energetic life force from her people, sending them to a painful, early grave. But when Cyra’s eye wanders to a man who she is not destined to be with, she must come to terms that love might not be in the cards for her if she has any hope of fulfilling her divine fate. And that is not something to be taken lightly. Because The Creator of the universe has died, and there is no one to hear their cries for help. AmazonKU
MAKING TIME (BONDED SOULS BOOK THREE) by Mia Downing
Dillon Fortier must find a time travel watch and his bond partner to defeat the Association…I never expected to find her in a Metro back alley. My green-eyed girl is everything I thought she’d be from my dreams—beautiful, smart. Mysterious. But I never expected her to be a liar. Or the most unemotional woman I’ve ever met. She bonds with me because she has no choice but makes it clear she has other more important vows, ones she’d die for, ones that could jeopardize everything I’ve accomplished as a rebel leader. Who the hell is Liliana Carter, and why does she hide behind her gift of disguise? Liliana Carter needs to make one last sale to earn freedom… Being the apprentice to my grandfather, the grandmaster watchmaker, shouldn’t be dangerous. But I’m a gifted female. It’s illegal for me to work on watches, much less time travel watches for the Association. It’s a crime punishable by death, and I’m tired … (more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
THE ARTIST AND THE ANARCHIST (THE AGE OF INVENTION BOOK ONE) by Harlow Banks
VS Note: Not a romance. Book one in a new YA steampunk series.
Scotland, 1884. Amy Carter is eager to open a new chapter. An ostracized orphan celebrating her seventeenth birthday, the budding artist is delighted to leave her snobbish boarding school and return to her adoptive family of inventors and scientists. But her happy immersion in mechanical experiments and a trip to London turns to dismay when she discovers she’s been followed home by a stalker. As her godfather and his son rally to protect her with their inventions, Amy beseeches a lawyer to reveal her secret inheritance… but only receives a dire warning. And when her whirlwind journey through the marvels of France and Spain uncovers more mysterious clues, she fears the truth will only lead her deeper into peril. Can she unravel the deadly puzzle without getting ground up by the gears of intrigue? AmazonKU
QUEEN HUNT: THE SOVEREIGN CODE by Heidi Catherine and Tamar Sloan
Protecting the Sovereign has never been more deadly – Time is running out. The Sovereign needs to be protected before the Green Zone can claim her for themselves. At the cost of everyone else. As the seeds of rebellion brew, impatience threads its way through the Dead Zone. Vulnerables are questioning the fairness of the life they’ve been born into. Soon, Echo and River find themselves in danger on both sides of the giant net that’s supposed to keep them safe. Where do you run when you have no place to call home? Who do you trust when nobody is who you thought they were? And is it really possible to save everyone? AmazonKU
WILD THING (RUTHLESS PARADISE BOOK FOUR) by Lexi Ray
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “While a hundred elite students partied on Zion Island during spring break, the rest of the world was ravaged by war. Now, two years later, the stories about Zion are dark and mysterious. Some say Zion is paradise, run by those same students. But the few who came back don’t talk about it at all.”
Archer Crone wears arrogance like a badge of honor, disguising acts of kindness like dirty secrets. But behind the cold mask is a man with a gentle heart that he hides from others. A beautiful heart that I stomped on. A heart that could’ve been mine, but I screwed it all up. I’m great at ruining things, but not so good at fighting my feelings for him. The ones that make it hard to breathe. That hurt. That burn me to the core at the memories of what we lost. He’s gotten too deep under my skin. And now that he pulled away, I’m craving him like I’m gasping for air. And just as I think I can get him back, Zion shows its ugly side. Envy, jealousy, revenge. Worse—predators lurking in the shadows. The Savages live in the darkness, waiting to drag someone to their pits of hell. And they might not let us have our happily ever after. But if the man I love is dragged to hell, I’m going there to get him back. AmazonKU
BRAT: SAPPHIC SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE by Anthar Wolfen
Giselle Gailen, Human heiress to Gailen Genetics, loathes being controlled by anyone. After a hardcore bender gone wrong, Giselle’s father presents an ultimatum: Be a “Good Girl”, or find herself cut off for good. Zhorha, Hyenaic mercenary from the Dawnbreaker company, needs routine to get through toiling days and tormented nights. After the Dawnbreakers get offered a contract with future potential, Zhorha finds herself guarding a spoilt brat from herself. Set against each other from their first moment, can the two learn to live with each other? And what troubles lie ahead of them in the darkness of the Arcturus Station. Amazon
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My backlist highlight this week is book two in the Haven Colony series, following a young doctor on her first assignment as the only doctor on the planet. I did a lot of research for this one and also drew on my own brushfire experiences)…The book can be read as a standalone.
COLONY ON FIRE by Veronica Scott
When she came to Haven Two Dr. Saffia Mandell expected to grimly do her five years of medical service as the colony’s only doctor, work off her medical school debt and leave. Then she’d fallen in love, handled an epidemic and become an accepted member of the community. Now, in her second year, she faces new challenges as the tinder dry planet heads into a fire season and a mysterious food allergy threatens the local restaurant’s reputation.
Chief Ranger Micah Navonn of the Calinurra never expected to fall in love with a human woman but Saffia was a special person who captured his heart and now means everything to him. Not all of his people are as enthusiastic about the situation and his efforts to handle the politics are getting complicated. Add to that an infestation by insects from another world, causing portions of the forest to die off and his plate is full.
When the jet stream shifts course and the fires rage, will the colonists and the Calinurra set aside their differences? With Saffia’s life hanging in the balance, can Micah arrive in time to save her and the colonists in jeopardy?
Life on Haven Two never lets up…
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VANCE: ROAR ONE by Sandra R Neeley
Kassidy was happy. She loved, and was loved, working side by side with her mate, building a life with little constraints, loving a male she was destined for — or so he said. Finding herself suddenly locked in an underground safe room with no way out was not at all what she saw in her future. Yet here she was, hidden away despite her objections, while her mate dealt with the threat to them both. His last words to her were, ‘When this door is opened, if he looks like me, you’re safe. If he doesn’t, shoot him. Shoot them all.’. Since her savior looks just like Jared, she didn’t shoot. He’s holding her in his arms, promising to keep her safe. He’s sharing her pain, telling her that he hurts for Jared, too. So, this is obviously what Jared had planned for her in the event of his demise. The only problem now is the male that steals her attention at every turn isn’t’ the one who saved her. But when he looks at her with that intensity in his eyes, her heart skips a beat, and makes her feel worse than she has yet. She’s supposed to be mourning her lost love, not hoping for a glimpse of the sexy CFO of the Pride. Vance was born with the kind of intelligence that’s intimidating to most. Recognized early on, his Alpha informed him that he’d be …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
SCARRED (BOUND BY SHADOWS BOOK ONE) by Ann Gimpel
Magic runs strong in me, but power isn’t enough. Magic confers an unnatural beauty on everyone with talent. Everyone except me, that is. I’m a witch, to be sure. No doubt about my birthright. When I was young, Mother hid me away until I was old enough to hold a glamour to conceal my flaws. And hold it I did for many a long year until I grew sick of siphoning off that amount of magic on something stupid. I was a valued Coven member. Surely, they’d accept me. And my wolfie familiar. All witches have them, except most are cats or birds. Something small, manageable. Eh. Getting off track here. The unpleasant truth was the moment I sloughed my glamour, the council held an emergency meeting. The next day, I was out on the streets. They booted wolfie along with me. No more home. No more sisterhood. Hah. What a joke all those of years of bonhomie turned out to be. If I sound bitter, darned right I am. Bitter and moving forward. I’ll show them if it’s the last thing I do. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HOIST THE FLAG (TRIANGLES AND TRIBULATIONS BOOK ONE) by Cassandra Featherstone
VS Note: A re-release with “bonus content”.
Being the infamous fairy tale ‘Jack’ isn’t as glamorous as it sounds. My entire life has been a series of memes—before they were even invented! My current ‘Jack’ title is companion to the Ice Queen—who spent the first couple of years singing that song—but my sentence here is almost over. I’m going to make a run for it to retire with my shaker of salt on an island in the Caribbean while I drink piña coladas. Before I leave, I realize my heart wasn’t as frozen as I thought and I have to save Queenie from her evil sister. We make a plan to escape together after the Yule celebration, but even that falls victim to my legendary bad luck. Enter two bumbling pirates who were playing Robin Hood, a monkey, and a sea voyage to our permanent hiding place…only to trip over a bottle on the beach that contains a mysterious map to a legendary graveyard filled with famous treasure the moment we arrive. My spill draws the attention of our pirate friends and two other local hotties who can’t resist damsels in distress. Insert eyeroll here. My girl and I didn’t ask to be conscripted on an adventure with two shifter pirates, a masseuse, a demi-god, and a merman who think we’re on the menu, but here we are. Maybe I should have taken the Ice Queen’s musical advice when I first arrived ? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SAVAGE LOVE (THE HITCHED LIVE SERIES BOOK THREE) by G K DeRosa
When I entered this competition, I never thought there would be so much at stake. Not only is my poor little battered heart on the line, but so is my life. As the dreaded family visits continue, more devastating secrets are revealed. And one changes everything. I’m only just recovering from the shock when it’s time for another elimination, and this one proves to be the hardest of all. Broken and torn apart, I’m forced to move on to the worst part of this entire competition: introducing the remaining bachelors to my crazy family. This should go well…With only two bachelors left, my heart is hopelessly divided. How will I ever be able to choose the one? Author’s note: Savage Love is an ADULT dark paranormal romance with some dark themes, possessive males, and adult language. It was originally published on Kindle Vella as Hitched Live. AmazonKU
LITTLE PEST (ONCE UPON A BITE BOOK ONE) by Charity Parkerson
As one of the oldest living vampires, Draco has seen a lot of history. He’s also extremely powerful. With that power comes an allure that draws younger supernaturals to him like flies, hoping for a taste of his… expertise. Draco wants none of that. He lives a quiet life as a magician at a casino in Vegas. It’s a fun gig for a retired vamp with no real responsibilities left to his name. Then Tate flies into his life. Now nothing is the same. Tate is a little hapless. He’s a little everything, actually. In fact, that pretty much sums up his personality. He’s a Little. At least, he was before some dude bit him in a nightclub and now Tate is stronger than ten men, can control minds, and turn into a bat. He has no clue how he’s doing any of that. No one taught him how to be a vampire. In fact, he doesn’t know how to survive. Without Draco’s help, he won’t. If it means Tate has to make a pest of himself to get Draco to notice him and teach him the how-tos of his new life, then so be it. Falling in love, that was just another one of Tate’s little mistakes, but it might be his best one yet. AmazonKU
THE DEMON PRINCE’S FAKE BRIDE (FAKE MARRIAGES FOR PROTHEKAN DEMONS BOOK ONE) by Celeste King
Only one thing will save me from eternal damnation. Fake marrying the demon. My world is the dungeons of Ti’lith. Not even death will protect me from the demons.
Until the demon prince Lamian sees me and offers me a deal. Freedom for my soul. For the cost of my love. He needs a human woman to look regal next to him. To regain favor with the King. I need salvation from my torment. It’s perfect. As long as it remains fake. But there’s a danger that will throw our whole plan in danger and banish both our souls to eternal fire. What is this danger? It’s if in the course of this fake marriage, we start to develop…real love. AmazonKU
KARMA’S SOURCE (MAGICAL MIDLIFE IN MYSTIC HOLLOW BOOK SIX) by Lacey Carter and L A Boruff
Someone wanted my powers…One moment Alice was having a vision of my powers being taken, and the next my world was thrown upside down. As much of a shock as it was for me to become karma in the first place, my magic was now a part of me. Like my soul. The thought of losing it was more than I could handle. And someone was bound and determined to take it from me. Any way they could. But with my big bear shifter by my side, and with the help of my witchy friends, I knew I could save my powers. Because as much good and bad karma as I’ve given to others, I thought I was destined for a little goodness myself. I just hoped the universe felt the same way. AmazonKU
RATTLING BONE (OUTFOXING THE PARANORMAL ROOK TWO) by Jordan L Hawk
Some secrets won’t stay buried. Oscar Fox grew up suppressing his psychic gifts. Now he and his ghost-hunting team, including his boyfriend parapsychologist Nigel Taylor, travel to Oscar’s hometown in hopes of learning more about his legacy. A trail of family secrets lures them to an abandoned distillery, still haunted by the ghosts of Oscar’s ancestors. A curse lies upon his bloodline, and if the team can’t figure out how to stop it, he might be the next to die.
WISDOM (BEGINNING’S END SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by W J May
What can you do, when a dark sun rises? Trapped in a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the mountains, Kiera and her friends find themselves in a fight for survival. But help comes in the most unlikely of places, and the beginnings of a new alliance are set tentatively into place. The sails are raised and the badlands are in reach. But the fates have several more adventures in store…In the sun-scorched deserts at the end of the world, the hunt continues for the dragon. The friends are pushed to the end of their limits, but appearances can be deceiving and Kiera finds herself faced with a fateful choice. A choice that could set the world aflame, and be the ruin of everyone. A choice that could shape the course of the realm for centuries to come. Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ADVERSITY (THE VIKING TALES) by W J May
They say some people are favored by the gods. Others need to make their own luck. When Cora wandered out of the woods during a winter storm, she was on the brink of death. Lost in a strange land, with nothing but her unborn child, she threw herself at the mercy of the gods. But her story wasn’t finished just yet, and the fates had other plans. A kindly woman delivers the child safely and gives her the chance to start anew. The troubles of the past are safely buried, a shining future is within reach. When a handsome warrior in the king’s guard comes to town a few months later, the two begin to fall madly in love. But Cora has a deadly secret. And secrets have a way of coming to light. Every legend has to start somewhere…In a time when Vikings clashed against Romans, and whispers of magic held back the tides, a young woman staggered out of the forest and gave birth to a special child. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE SWORD by J Bree
VS Note: A PNR short story prequel to an upcoming three book series.
The high fae are waging a war. After the witches murdered the king and the queen of the Unseelie Court, the Southern Lands were left without a rightful heir on the throne. The law states I cannot be crowned until I marry my Fates-blessed mate, but the Seer has been clear about what I’m to do. Wait. As a pretender king rules, the War of the Witches rages on, taking no prisoners as my kingdom withers away. The high faes’ days are numbered, but the Unseelie Court refuses to accept the danger we’re in. Instead, they drink fairy wine and dance their way to our demise. I cannot sit by and watch my people lose themselves to their own delusions of grandeur. Our enemy may wear finery and dance amongst the Unseelie Court. Who is involved in the plots to keep me from my throne and brand me a savage beyond repair? Will I ever find the mate the Fates have promised me? Or will I remain the Savage Prince, a cold and ruthless sword knowing nothing but bloodshed and ruin?
PACEY AND HIS UNICORN PROFESSOR (SHIFTERLY EVER AFTER BOOK TWO) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Sometimes love trots by when you least expect it. Human Omega Pacey loves working remotely. It allows him to travel the world while still making a living. But his traveling comes to a halt after an accident leaves him with severe hearing loss and acutely aware that being a digital nomad means not having someone there to hold his hand when things get rough. So it’s time to move into the cabin he inherited from his grandfather and grow some roots. Alpha unicorn shifter Sable grew up the son of a local lumberjack, swearing he would find a big city job and leave his small town behind. And he did—for a while. But the call to return home was just too strong. So when a position as an English professor at the community college opens up, he applies, ready to start his new life right back where he started. Sable loves his new job and home, but something is missing. That is until he sees a man about to get crushed by a rogue log. The guy is completely unaware despite the loud warnings. Instinctively, his unicorn rushes to save him, breaking the one sacred law of unicorns: Never be seen by a human. AmazonKU
ETERNAL CLAIM (PACK WARS BOOK FOUR) by Milly Taiden
Having worked as a barmaid in Milthar for years, Lana never expected to be cursed by a customer’s tip … an ancient coin that imbeds itself into her palm. And it’s not just a coin, but proof of her hidden bloodline and massive inheritance. When a demon kidnaps her and takes her to his magical realm, it’s all she can do to stay alive with a target on her back so big that just about every inhabitant wants her for one reason or another. Including the handsome demon who, luckily, wants something other than the coin. Not knowing who she can trust with her life and her heart, Lana struggles to find a safe place where she can figure out what’s going on with the strange magic and find a way home. If she takes too long, she could lose not only her ancestors’ legacy but her life. AmazonKU
LOVING THE WARLOCK (HELLSCAPE HOLODAYS BOOK FIVE) by Milly Taiden
Tiger shifter, Tiana Arias, has one job for the week. Behave. She can’t ruin her sister’s destination wedding at Hellscape Holidays Resort. They have fancy warlock in-laws to impress. Too bad Tiana isn’t known for behaving. Starting a feud with the groom’s brother two minutes into the trip was not a good idea. Making out with him wasn’t any better …Warlock Liam Morton wants his brother’s wedding to be perfect. Forget judgmental parents and old family wounds. Liam is set on protecting his brother as he has always done. But when he spots Tiana Arias, all bets are off. Never has Liam’s duty been so hard to fulfill. When the wedding plans collapse, it’s up to Tiana and Liam to save the day. The pair fight their attraction for the sake of their families. But when Lou and Portia play matchmaker, love checks into the resort. When the devil is your matchmaker, what can go wrong? AmazonKU
LOST IN WONDERLAND (BEYONSD WONDERLAND BOOK TWO) by Tabitha Bouldin
If you make a deal with evil, be prepared for the consequences. When a metal dragon kidnaps Alice, Hatter gathers the troops and charges off to rescue her. If only things were so uncomplicated. In the Ivory Kingdom, they find upheaval of the worst kind and all heading to civil war spearheaded by a man known as the Bandersnatch. Turmoil and the terror of fighting against a giant wolf, the Bandersnatch is bad enough, but when the Ivory Queen’s secrets are exposed, Hatter and Alice face off in a battle of wills and points of view. How can Alice trust a woman who deceived them? Why can’t Hatter see the bigger picture? If they don’t reconcile their differences, more could be at risk than the Ivory Kingdom. More questions than answers bombard them in their quest for truth and freedom for all. Who is stealing children? What dark secret overshadows the Ivory Kingdom? Can they avoid the Bandersnatch’s clutches? And most important of all, who can they trust? AmazonKU
RAVENSONG by Cayla Fay
Neve has spent lifetimes defending the mortal world against the legions of hell with her two sisters. Unfortunately for Neve, in this lifetime, she is the only one of the Morrigan—a triad of Irish war gods—still stuck in high school and still without her full power. She’s been counting down the days until her eighteenth birthday, when she finally gets to shed the pretenses of humanity and grow into her divine power. But then she meets Alexandria. And Alexandria is as determined to force Neve into some semblance of teenage normalcy as she is haunted by her own demons—both figurative and literal. As they grow closer, Neve decides that humanity—and, perhaps, love—isn’t so detestable after all. Which makes it all the more dangerous when she realizes that something in Hell wants Alexandria, and it’s be up to Neve and her sisters to save her before Alexandria’s past catches up to all of them.
STOLEN MATE (SHADOW CURSED BOOK THREE) by Jessica Wayne
I signed my wife’s death warrant. An alpha without my beta, I’m a soldier with no moral compass. A savage beast with no chain. The king stole my wife. My mate. My beloved. I’ve killed for far less. Even as the curse has been broken, I’ve never felt such bloodlust. Such a driving need to paint the realm crimson. And before the first snow dusts the Shadow Lands, I will have his head on a f*cking spike.
CHORUS OF ASHES (THE WILDSONG SERIES BOOK THREE) by Tricia O’Malley
Her future has already been decided. If the prophecies are to be believed, that is. Terra, leader of the Earth Fae, is at her happiest when wandering sky clad through the misty forests of Ireland. While she knows it is almost impossible to resist the Fates, Terra hopes there is another way. A way that doesn’t require her to claim a man that is meant to be her fated mate. The problem is…the prophecies hadn’t mentioned that he would also be her sworn enemy. Her people are troubled, and their unhappy rumblings shake the Earth and threaten the future of Ireland. Torn, Terra must decide if answering her heart’s song will save her people but in doing so, destroy her only chance for happiness. AmazonKU
THE OTTER AND THE OFFICER (SHIFTER SEASON BOOK FIVE) by Laura Greenwood
Georgiana believed she’d marry Henry since the day she understood what it meant. But when he goes away to war, she watched that dream slip away. After two years away, Henry returns to find Georgiana engaged, and that winning her back might not be as easy as he first thought. Can the two otter shifters find a way back to one another?
POTION MAKING FOR DISASTROUS WITCHES (OBSCURE ACADEMY BOOK FIVE) by Laura Greenwood
If there’s one thing Michaela is good at, it’s messing up potions and causing magical hiccups in the process. And now she needs to make one or her friend will stay a slave to her curse. Determined to get it right, she enlists the help of Owen, the best potion-brewing warlock at Obscure Academy. As the sparks start to fly, the two discover they have more than just potion brewing skills in common.
THE FALL LINE by Kelly Wacker
Jordan Burroughs is the artist-in-residence at a college in the Deep South where she paints endangered aquatic lilies growing in the rocky shoals of the nearby river. While waiting for the rare flowers to bloom, she meets Maddie Grendel, the attractive and single English professor, and Tammi Palmer-Maxfield, heir to a fortune and wife of a greedy entrepreneur, who invite Jordan to paint on Tammy’s vast estate. The town is quaint, the professor charming, but strange occurrences at the college’s historic guesthouse challenge Jordan’s rational perspective. A mischievous gin-drinking ghost more than complicates her budding romance with Maddie. When a storm tears through town, the river and the special ecosystem it supports are threatened by toxic waste. Swept unexpectedly into conflict to protect the river at any cost, Jordan must make some dangerous decisions. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BOUND BY LOVE (THE ALLIANCE BOOK TEN) by Brenda K Davies
As Saber and Caro struggle to understand their relationship, secrets are revealed and bonds tested. With the demons and Savages closing in, the Alliance must come together to defeat their enemies, but not all will survive. Who will remain standing at the end of the battle?
MY BLOODY VALENTINE (V DATE: A BRATVA VAMPIRE MINI SERIES BOOK TWO) by Vivian Murdoch
Valentine’s Day. A day for love. For Romance. For being left at the altar. What started off as a whirlwind romance ended with me alone, sobbing, desperate. I can’t stomach the idea of cake; all I need is to get hammered, and in more ways than one. Unfortunately, the church is all out of wine and eligible men, leaving me to crawl back to Euphoria, the bar where I had the most unforgettable night two Valentine’s Days ago. I don’t need much, just a no-strings-attached fling to get the taste of my failed wedding out of my mouth. What should have been a quick hit-it-and-quit-it threatens to turn into forever. I’ve already escaped one I do, now, with his vampire’s bite, will I be stuck with a one-night-stand from hell or will this be the happily ever after I’ve dreamed of?
REJECTED & CLAIMED by Laura Wylde
Rejected by my fated mate. Humiliated in front of my pack. Forced to be a lone wolf. I didn’t ask for this. The Fae didn’t ask to be targeted. But now they are. I’m a target now too. I need protection. I find it with unlikely allies. Earl, the stepbrother, I love to hate. Aaron, the sexy cowboy, with the right words. A mysterious stranger who wants to destroy us all. If they win, we all lose. If they lose, there will be hell to pay. Only one of us can win, but who will it be? AmazonKU
PACK OF HER OWN by Elena Abbott
Natalie Donovan jumps at a friend’s offer to stay in the family cabin for a month—she desperately needs the chance to get away from, and get over, her messy breakup. She doesn’t count on the owner of the local diner making her heart pound and her body desperate to be touched. Wren Carne is a lone wolf. As an Alpha shifter, she has no pack and maintains her territory without causing drama, just the way she likes it. When she checks on the girl staying in a local cabin, she’s not expecting her wolf to identify the human as her One True Mate. As fallout from their pasts encroaches upon the sleepy town of Terabend, Wren must decide if she wants a pack of her own, while Natalie worries that her secret—she’s transgender—might be too much for Wren. AmazonKU
QUARTERMASTER by Marilyn Barr
Catalina – He violated me. Don Rodrigo took my family’s business, home, and titles, but he will never own me. I’m on the run. He’s threatened to expose my secret. My last hope is to intercept the ship carrying my dowry before our match is permanent. Trusting pirates to give me a fair share is foolish but not as much as staying on the same island as my attacker…Chub – The letter from our arch-nemesis was written in feminine calligraphy but our nutmeg Captain Teeth didn’t notice. Blimey that because the author of the letter is my lady love. I’d bet my last doubloon. If only she didn’t shrink away from my touch… Killing every scoundrel who dared to hurt her isn’t helping…but it cools the rage I hold inside. Can Chub teach Catalina to assemble her shattered fragments into the strong woman she wants to be or is she too broken to believe in herself? Will she accept a pirate’s promise of true love or was the Mortar & Pestle’s message too late for lonely Chub to claim his lady love? AmazonKU
SEA HUNTER by D V Stone
Sea Hunter: On the turbulent high seas, an archeologist must protect a historic shipwreck from treasure hunters—not fall for one. Zahra Corbyn. I’m a Sea Hunter. As an underwater archeologist and professor of antiquities, it is my duty to stop treasure hunters and looters from raiding Sea Wraith. But fate is a funny thing. Now I find myself working with Jack Alexander, a treasure hunter, to protect history from a known looter. Did my heart’s desire change? Captain Jack Alexander. I’ve been told women on a ship are unlucky, but this one has the two pieces of the map I need to finally claim Sea Wraith. Now I find myself in a deal that makes me one-third partner with her and a known scoundrel. Can the two unlikely allies work together while safeguarding their hearts against the power of the Mortar and Pestle? AmazonKU
PARIS (THE BLOOD CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Julie Morgan
Four sexy-as-sin vampires. Four chances at love and a real future. An opportunity to lose control and take back the power. Alexia knew her life as a blood demon wasn’t ever going to be her own, but she never expected her paired vampire to lock her up and keep her from actually living. Finally free of the cruelty of her previous benefactor, she’s been paired once more—this time to the four sinfully delicious vampire leaders of the Paris covenant. Can she let go of her past and the fear of being trapped again long enough to trust that the four brothers-in-arms are her future? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
IN TROY’S COMPANY by Forrest Greene
Captain Troy is the commander of Troy’s Company and the best mercenary commander in the Four Quadrants of the Cities. On occasion he would find a mercenary unlucky enough to have been lost to slavery and buy him. He might sleep with the man, but would allow him to earn his freedom and a place in the Company if he wanted it. On this occasion, Markus is that slave. On a day of unforeseen catastrophe, everything he valued was taken from him — his home, his position, and his freedom. Now astray in a part of the world he’s never seen before, he struggles to find his feet and understand his attraction to Captain Troy. Soon he realizes he now has everything he desires. In Troy’s Company he finds the life he always wanted and the love he never dreamed he needed. Then, one day, a man Markus hasn’t seen for five years brings his past back to life. Will he choose his duty or his love? Amazon Kobo
WED TO THE WOLFMAN (ARRANGED MONSTER MATES) by Cara Wylde
Alone. Even surrounded by my devoted wolves, I feel alone and forsaken. The legends of my clan say that an Alpha without a mate will wither in time, and weakness will infect him until a stronger wolf will challenge and dethrone him. I cannot allow that to happen. I’ve searched for my mate far and wide, and when I couldn’t find her among my species, I turned to the walled cities of the humans. They are filled with fair, fertile females, but none of them smells or feels like my mate. There is one last thing I can try. The Temple. Can a simple draw of blood match me to my fated mate? I don’t believe it. Until I see her. She is beautiful, fierce… She is untamable. Her scent tells me all I need to know. She is mine. AmazonKU
DOVES AND DEMONS (FREAKS OF NATURE DUET BOOK ONE) by Clio Evans
Welcome to London, where the roaring twenties are filled with fangs and freaks. When Irene is kidnapped by a gang of monsters, she is shoved straight into a world of magic and murder. A Mothman. An Unseelie. A Demonic Plague Doctor. The Freaks are a terrifying group ready to wreak havoc on the world that destroyed their humanity. But as these creatures drag Irene into the dark— they crave her soul, mind, and The longer these four are together, the faster they fall into a terrifying type of love. Will the demons take the wings from their caged dove, or will they set her free before their world devours her? AmazonKU
SLEEPY AS A KOALA (SOCIET OF SHIFTERS) by T S Snow
Welcome to the Society of Shifters, where every person you meet has an animalistic secret. Enter a world of unusual shifters, steamy romance, and laugh-out-loud characters who embody the personalities of their shifted forms. Warning: These novels contain drool-worthy heroes, a variety of different shifters, and scenes that will have you questioning your ability to control your poker face in public. We strongly suggest you intake liquid at your own risk while reading these books, as we understand snorting with laughter while drinking anything can have disastrous effects. Our goal is to have you ROFL. A clean floor, but of course, we won’t judge your decisions. AmazonKU
THE CHRONICLES OF JOHN ZEBEDEE by Elizabeth Schechter
Cursed with immortality, John Zebedee has resigned himself to spending the rest of eternity alone. Then he discovers an escaped captive in his barn — the immortal heir to the Elven throne. Ethriel captures John’s heart, and gives him hope for the first time in a very long time. But Ethriel’s captors are hunting for him, and the rest of eternity may be closer than it seems.
LEGACY OF SHADOWS (SUPERNATURALS OF CASTLE ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Tessa Hale
All I wanted was to keep my head above water. To survive long enough to hit my eighteenth birthday so I could escape the nightmare that my homelife had become. But all of that was turned upside down the moment they showed up. The best friend from my past. The surly brooder. The kind-hearted nerd. The king of campus. The dark one. They say they’re here to give me a fresh start in a place where I’m safe, warm, and cared for. And I can’t deny the pull I feel to all five of them. The buzz that lights beneath my skin when they touch me. And for the first time, I feel like I might belong. But not everything is as it seems. These guys have secrets. Ones that will rip my world wide open. But when a dark evil begins stalking us, we’re all in for the fight of our lives. AmazonKU
UNBALANCED: AGENTS OF BALANCE AND CHAOS BOOK ONE by Evie Black
Lucy is a human. Boring. Normal. She has no idea that the supernatural world exists outside of fairy tales and myth. But when a demon attacks her in her home, she learns that the monsters from myth are real. She is taken in by a shadow organization, known as the Guardian Elite, a demon slaying organization almost as old as civilization itself. When it becomes apparent that her demon problem won’t be easily solved, she is put under the protection of one of the organization’s strongest members. Sebastian is an angel/demon hybrid. An Abomination. An outcast. For thousands of years, he has warred with his dual natures. Desperately trying to maintain the balance within himself. Killing demons was the only thing that gave him purpose. Even when the world turned their backs on him, he stood between humanity and the demons that would corrupt them. Until Lucy. She’s a job. A distraction. Even as he attempts to keep her at arm’s length, he finds himself drawn to her. His demon half wants to possess her. His angel half craves her heart. But there’s a powerful demon on the loose, one that will stop at nothing to capture her. Will he be able to stop the demon? Or will Lucy provide too much of a distraction?
FURIES: STORIES OF THE WICKED, WILD AND UNTAMED by Various
A FUN AND FEARLESS ANTHOLOGY OF FEMINIST TALES, to celebrate Virago’s 50th birthday. Featuring NEW AND ORIGINAL STORIES by Margaret Atwood, Susie Boyt, Eleanor Crewes, Emma Donoghue, Stella Duffy, Linda Grant, Claire Kohda, CN Lester, Kirsty Logan, Caroline O’Donoghue, Chibundu Onuzo, Helen Oyeymi, Rachel Seiffert, Kamila Shamsie and Ali Smith – introduced by Sandi Toksvig. DRAGON. TYGRESS. SHE-DEVIL. HUSSY. SIREN. WENCH. HARRIDAN. MUCKRAKER. SPITFIRE. VITUPERATOR. CHURAIL. TERMAGANT. FURY. WARRIOR. VIRAGO. For centuries past, and all across the world, there are words that have defined and decried us. Words that raise our hackles, fire up our blood; words that tell a story. In this blazing cauldron of a book, fifteen bestselling, award-winning writers have taken up their pens and reclaimed these words, creating an entertaining and irresistible collection of feminist tales for our time. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
A DEMON’S FORTUNE (DEMONS DESTINIES BOOK FOUR) by Catherine Lievens
A demon’s fortune can turn at the drop of a dime. Tobal has secrets, but doesn’t every demon? Of course, his secret is a big one since he’s the prince of Hell’s secret brother, but he doesn’t mean any harm. He never thought he’d have a chance at getting to know Berith, or that he’d ever see his foster brother again, yet here he is, living in a palace and spending time with both of them. He just wishes people would stop trying to use him to kill Berith. Lon knows Tobal is hiding something, but he isn’t sure what. He’s convinced it has to do with the many attacks on the prince and his family, and as head of security, it hits him hard. He has to do something, even though Berith doesn’t believe Tobal is involved. And even though Lon finds Tobal sexy and adorable, he doesn’t want to believe he could do something like this. When Tobal meets a shady guy in an even shadier tavern, Lon knows he was right, but when he corners Tobal, he finds out what his secret is. Tobal is involved in the attacks, but not in the way Lon thought. No, Berith’s enemies are bigger and stronger, and it’s Lon’s job to take them on and defeat them.
BITTER MEDICINE by Mia Tsai
As a descendant of the Chinese god of medicine, ignored middle child Elle was destined to be a doctor. Instead, she is underemployed as a mediocre magical calligrapher at the fairy temp agency. Nevertheless, she challenges herself by covertly outfitting Luc, her client and crush, with high-powered glyphs. Half-elf Luc, the agency’s top security expert, has his own secret: he’s responsible for a curse laid from an old assignment. To heal them, he’ll need to perform his job duties with unrelenting excellence and earn time off from his tyrannical boss. When Elle saves Luc’s life, they begin a dangerous collaboration, but their chemistry blooms. Happiness, for once, is an option for them both. But Elle is loyal to her family, and Luc is bound by his true name. To win freedom from duty, they must make unexpected sacrifices.
IT TAKES A DEMON TO KNOW ONE (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE BOUNTY HUNTER) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK FOUR) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
A bounty hunter. A secret past. A disguised demon. I’m no stranger to the supernatural world. In Ravenholde, vampires, shifters, and demons are just as common as criminals, but infinitely more power hungry. So when my grandfather asks me to hunt down a phoenix terrorizing the town, I suspect his motives are less than trustworthy. Cursed as the only tri-bred, I agree to a one-and-done deal with my succubus family member. But my errant bounty turns out to be connected to a much darker plot with more demons about to escape the underworld. I am forced to face the shadow council, the humiliation of my past, and a sexy warlock that resurrects feelings I buried with my husband. Do I embrace my demonic heritage to save a town that rejected me, or burn in the hell of phoenix fire? AmazonKU
SONGS OF VICE (THE SIREN’S CALL BOOK ONE) by Nicole Bailey
A siren with death in her song – A con artist with dark magic at his fingers – And a heist only they can pull off… if they don’t betray each other first. Lira has until the blood moon to escape her mother’s cruel siren troupe. Attempting to flee, she gets mixed up with a handsome stranger set on a dangerous mission to reclaim stolen magic. A heist that pays enough gold to disappear with. As their group of magical misfits tumbles through unexpected obstacles, Lira is pushed deeper into a mystical world she wants no part of. A realm filled with wrathful fairy courts and dangerous creatures. But when attraction builds and twists are unveiled, Lira isn’t sure where she belongs anymore. AmazonKU
A TRAITOR SHOWS HIS HAND (COVENS OIF EATON FALLS BOOK FIVE) by Mia Monroe
My power is seeing the darkness inside people, but can I learn how to use it to reveal our worst enemy? This war is seriously getting on my nerves. It seems like every day there’s a new obstacle to overcome, but hopefully, it’s bringing us closer to the end of it all. But then what? Living with the sexy vampire Geoffrey has me feeling all kinds of new things. On the surface, he’s kind and attentive, but underneath is a darker energy that intrigues me. I’ve always been drawn to what can’t be seen. I guess you could call it a gift, at least that’s what my aunt told me and my twin Jack. When that gift shows up in a new way, a traitor is revealed, and Geoffrey and I become closer than ever. Now I’m learning how to be independent from my twin, how to love someone, and how to harness the power that’s been unleashed within me before our time runs out and the enemy wins. Piece of cake. AmazonKU
LEPRECHAUNS AND LEMON BARS by Danielle Garrett
Shamrocks, rainbows, pots of gold, and … one irate leprechaun. Spring has sprung, and I’m finally getting out of town with my monster-hunting boyfriend. However, our cozy little rental cabin in the woods turns out to have a serious problem—an angry leprechaun infestation. Before we can get back to our romantic rendezvous, we have to prove we didn’t steal a magic hat. Piece of cake, right? AmazonKU
MATCHED TO THE MINOTAUR (MATCVHMAKER MONSTER ROMANCE BOOK ONE) by Luna Joya
A human, a minotaur, and the contract that binds them. The Unsuspecting Woman –
My friends surprise me with a haunted house tour to get over the ghost of my last relationship. Bring on the eerie sounds and special effects. Except magic is real. So is the labyrinth realm below the haunted house. And the demon who tricked me into a match with a minotaur. Now, I’m stuck in another dimension until I can find a way out of this supernatural deal. The Minotaur King – My labyrinth is dying. For my kingdom to survive, I must convince my fated mate to invoke the most ancient of magics—the carnal kind. Too bad my mate’s a human who didn’t know monsters existed until she saw me. Will their match lead to happily ever after? Or will this beauty reject her beast? AmazonKU
MIDNIGHT STRIKES by Zeba Shahnaz
VS Note: I HAVE to read this one! One clicked. I love time loop stories.
Seventeen-year-old Anaïs just wants tonight to end. As an outsider at the kingdom’s glittering anniversary ball, she has no desire to rub shoulders with the nation’s most eligible (and pompous) bachelors—especially not the notoriously roguish Prince Leo. But at the stroke of midnight, an explosion rips through the palace, killing everyone in its path. Including her. The last thing Anaïs sees is fire, smoke, chaos . . . and then she wakes up in her bedroom, hours before the ball. No one else remembers the deadly attack or believes her warnings of disaster. Not even when it happens again. And again. And again. If she’s going to escape this nightmarish time loop, Anaïs must take control of her own fate and stop the attack before it happens. But the court’s gilded surface belies a rotten core, full of restless nobles grabbing at power, discontented commoners itching for revolution, and even royals who secretly dream of taking the throne. It’s up to Anaïs to untangle these knots of deadly deceptions . . . if she can survive past midnight. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE MEMORY EATER by Rebecca Mahoney
For generations, a monster called the Memory Eater has lived in the caves of Whistler Beach, Maine, surviving off the unhappy memories of those who want to forget. And for generations, the Harlows have been in charge of keeping her locked up—and keeping her fed. After her grandmother dies, seventeen-year-old Alana Harlow inherits the family business. But there’s something Alana doesn’t know: the strange gaps in her memory aren’t from an accident. Her memories have been taken—eaten. And with them, she’s lost the knowledge of how to keep the monster contained. Now the Memory Eater is loose. Alana’s mistake could cost Whistler Beach everything—unless she can figure out how to retrieve her memories and recapture the monster. But as Alana delves deeper into her family’s magic and the history of her town, she discovers a shocking secret at the center of the Harlow family business and learns that tampering with memories always comes at a price.
THE SKUNK, THE TIBETAN FOX AND THEIR WOLF OMEGA by Lorelai M Hart and Wendy Rathbone
Edric is hoping to find someone who accepts him for who he is…he ends up meeting the two. Alpha skunk shifter Edric had his life planned out for him since birth. Edric would mate the alpha’s omega son and become next in line for the position. It’s not what he longs to do, but it is his destiny, or so he thinks. Everything falls apart when his scent doesn’t appear on his twenty-fifth birthday. Rejected by his surfeit for being broken and unfit, he has no choice but to leave and begin a new life. Alpha Tibetan fox shifter Dakota loves to travel and, when he sees a vlogger who traveled across the county and up to Alaska, it sounds like the best idea ever. And maybe it would’ve been if some jerk didn’t run his bike off the road, destroying it and giving him a foot injury even his beast can’t repair. Omega Wolf shifter Leif transfers to Animals SD after he begins dreaming of the ocean. He has no idea why he’s called there, but it feels right. One night at the beach, he scents the reason why. If only his fated mates were as excited to meet him as he is about them. AmazonKU
THE BANSHEE DETECTIVE (A RIGA HAYWORTH PARANORMAL MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Kirsten Weiss
Go back in time, to an early Riga adventure…Riga’s engaged to the man of her dreams. But as the big day approaches, a cold case in an Irish pub is unearthing insecurities about her magic and upcoming marriage. Will this middle-aged metaphysical detective get cold feet? And when a Celtic fairy gets involved, she must navigate between the demands of justice here and from the Otherworld. Riga’s going to have to dig deep into her bag of tricks to crack this case. But can she adapt before it’s too late? This Riga Hayworth novella takes place between the events in The Shamanic Detective and The Infernal Detective.
THE MIRROR: A CAT ANTHOLOGY by Various
When gazing into a mirror, what do cats see? Perhaps a hidden land, a bit of wisdom forgotten, or a wish for a different future with their human counterparts. Join twelve bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they explore tales of cats peering into mirrors through supernatural, fantastical, and paranormal worlds. These authors explore the relationships of mothers and daughters, family life, friendships, and marriages strengthened or disrupted by the powers of cats and a looking glass. Ghosts, gangsters, dreamwalkers, vampires, and whisper ones are supporting casts to these amazing tales of what cats and humans can see and accomplish within a mirror. Amazon
UNFORGIVING DREAMS (D’VAIRE BOOK 35) by Jessamyn Kingsley
Fifteen thousand years ago, the Fae realms crumbled. A decade ago, Noble Protector Drekkoril D’Vaire of the Light Fae woke after spending many millennia in a dreamless sleep. Upon waking, he discovered his people no longer exist. A goddess revered by the Fae had changed them into elves and sprites with no memory of the past. Thanks to a wonderful, supportive family, Drekkoril healed from the ordeal. Now he wants to find the other half of his soul. Valiant Defender Daravius of the Dark Fae wanders from place to place, trying to put food in the bellies of his tiny family. With little knowledge of any language still spoken and no resources, Daravius’s existence is meager. Each night, he uses a spell to travel to the destroyed realm that once carved deep scars into his soul; night after night, he must relive the horror. Although Daravius wants more for his loved ones, he is lost. Expert trackers locate Daravius and his family, and they bring the trio to D’Vaire for sanctuary. Within minutes of their arrival, Daravius and Drekkoril learn they are mates. Drekkoril rejoices and yearns for a future together, but Daravius is terrified and desperate to avoid uniting their souls. Only Fate knows which man will get his wish. AmazonKU
SHADOWS OF NIGHTSHADE (THE GARDEN OF ETERNAL FLOWERS BOOK ONE) by Lyla Oweds
VS Note: See author’s note at the end of the blurb, reworked re-release…
I dream of a time where I was warm, safe, and loved. But my waking reality is starkly different. Anxiety plagues me and spirits haunt the shadows. No matter how fast I run, I can’t seem to escape my past. The only solace and steady force in my life is my best friend, Finn. And now… there’s a ghost haunting me. And I’m not certain if it wants help or if it wants to kill me. There’s only one person who can understand: Finn’s brother, Damen. However, in reaching out, I’m betraying Finn and setting things into motion that cannot be undone. But nobody ever said that doing the right thing was easy. The Garden of Eternal Flowers is a re-envisioning of my Grimm Cases series. Eternal Flowers has taken my original vision of Bianca’s story and transformed it into something new and beautiful. Some chapters are similar, and some dialogue is the same, as The Grimm Cases, Origins, but overall, about 75% of the book has been entirely revisioned with new plot points, mystery, and interpersonal relationships. Also, unlike Origins (originally a Wattpad release), there is now a clear beginning, climax, and conclusion in each individual novel, which allows them to be read alone or as part of the ongoing series.
ORC HARD PLAY HARD by Alana Khan and Azure Sky
In her search for a mate, Agra takes matters into her own hands at a meeting of the clans. She organizes an auction of her suitors. She doesn’t just inspect their teeth. She arranges a bawdy thrusting contest. Pergu is captivated at first sight and doesn’t hesitate to offer his biggest chunk of gold for the chance to win her affection. Finding the orc of her dreams has never been so easy… or so sexy. AmazonKU
THE BADGER AND THE WOLF: THE UNVEILING BOOK ONE by Casey Kirk;land Johnson
Artis Duncan needs a freaking break. A year ago she opened the front door to find her husband’s secret family, leaving her a single mother to three children. Now a year later, she loses her job just as suddenly. Luckily a saving grace comes in the form of a mysterious job offer. It’s across the country but has a salary and benefits to die for. Artis has no choice, she has to pack up her family and move. After showing up to a destroyed house she is beginning to doubt her choice in taking this job. The CSB Corp was supposed to have it all taken care of before she got there. Instead it looks like it was the venue for a year long frat party. Conri Jennings is pissed.He put his trust in his younger brothers to clean the last house for the new human hires, and they have blown off the job completely. When he arrives to take care of the situation he discovers the last person he expected to meet. His fated mate. She’s beautiful, curvy, and vicious as hell. Unfortunately Artis has no idea why his company has brought her all the way here. Nor does she know anything about her powerful magical heritage, or his other form. AmazonKU
RHYME OF LOSS (JACK AND GIL 2) by Emily Carrington
Jack is falling apart, but no one seems to notice. He’s transforming into an animal with the ability to rend flesh and kill with little thought, and there’s no one but Gil who can save him. But as Jack withdraws into himself, the tide of war rises. Jack must find a way to regain his strength and determination or SearchLight will fall. And he is convinced he must do it alone. Gil has resolved never to leave Jack, but that’s hard when his beloved smells of another man and he keeps pulling away. Convinced he’s been replaced, Gil tries to play mean games, but his love for Jack trumps pettiness. Will change destroy them?
ROPES AND LAST HOPES (HARPER AND MOON INVESTIGATIONS): PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY PREQUEL by Trixie Silvertale
Mitzy Moon hopes for a normal day running errands. And this time, she’s determined to get her grandmother’s couture properly cleaned. But her day gets stuck in a spin cycle when she encounters crime-scene tape at the dry cleaner’s and a puzzling murder. With her only way into the case through an undercover stint in the women’s wrestling league, Mitzy charges ahead with little help from her mentor, Ghost-ma, or her entitled feline. But if the bell rings before she corners the suspect, more lives could end up on the ropes. Can Mitzy hold a murderer down for the count, or will she be taken out in a lethal smackdown? AmazonKU
SASHA’S WOUNDED WOLF (JAMES PACK BOOK SEVEN) by Lacey Thorn
Sasha…My life changed forever the day I was attacked. I barely survived. If not for my brother, I wouldn’t have. Learning that my mate had died in an accident the same day made me pray for death. Revenge gave me purpose until there was no more blood to spill. It was a miracle that saved me. One I vowed to hide away and protect with my life. Until an old friend says he has information on my mate’s death. Rowan…I remember the explosion, the fire, and the darkness that sucked me away from it all. Then I woke to unbearable pain and damage even my wolf couldn’t heal. Fire is a brutal enemy, but it wasn’t what destroyed me. No, destruction came with news my mate had been attacked and killed. I didn’t believe it. Refused to even entertain the possibility. Now, I won’t rest until I find her and put those responsible for separating us six feet under.
EMBRACING THE DEMON by AJ Graham
VS Note: Re-releases.
Love is always a gamble, but when you bargain with a demon the deck’s stacked in his favor. Demon’s Bargain (Embracing the Demon 1): Ella is desperate. A vicious dragon stalks her people. The only man strong enough to defeat it is Vaz, the half-demon outcast — banished long ago for his tainted blood. Ella soon learns just how potent a demon’s touch can be. Living with a Demon (Embracing the Demon 2): When Nate answered a personals ad, he wasn’t looking for romance. But now he knows Pierce is the man for him… even when he finds out Pierce is something more than human. Playing Games (Embracing the Demon 3): Nate adores his demon lover, Pierce. But lately, Pierce has been distant and preoccupied, and it’s driving Nate crazy. Awakening Pierce’s possessive instincts is a dangerous game to play… but to Nate, the danger just makes it more tempting. Escaping Darkside (Embracing the Demon 4): After he’s killed in a hit and run accident, Christian wakes up in Darkside — the demon-infested world between life and death. If he can reach door back to Earth, Christian will have a second chance at life. But going back will mean leaving Seth behind forever… and Christian is falling in love with his demon.
HIS SNATCHED MATE (ELLSTON ALPHA REGENTS BOOK TWO) by Rosa Mink
Jacob always felt like the weak link in his family. His two older brothers were stronger and faster, better, and given lead over their two best squadrons of guards. It might not irk so much if he managed to be the leader of the third ranked squadron, but that position belongs to Mason, a friend rather than family member. It irks more when his baby sister Katya is involved, taking over the Alpha Group, pushing him down to lead the Echo rather than just the Delta group he usually commands. He doesn’t complain about it though, not when their sister was missing for nineteen years. She can’t help being more naturally inclined to it any more than he can help being the third son. While following the trail of two unknown shifters, believed to be part of the snatchers grabbing up unmated girls, he discovers a new scent he has to follow…(MUCH more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
QUEEN OF APARIA (OBSIDIAN QUEEN BOOK FIVE) by Shari L Tapscott
Life is looking pretty good for Madeline Bennet. She can finally see the magic to unlock the thresholds to Aparia, and her love life is more stable than it’s ever been.
Sure, she and her favorite Griffon don’t get a lot of quality time together. Also true, several shadow dragons are determined to destroy the human world. On top of that, there’s a tiny glitch in the link that even Teagan didn’t expect when he worked his Vulture magic on her and Rafe. But all that becomes inconsequential when someone steps forward with the power to not only challenge Madeline’s birthright, but threaten the safety of people on both sides of the thresholds. The time has come for Madeline to choose a path. Will the Obsidian Queen claim her crown, opening the thresholds once and for all? Or will she quietly send the shadow creatures back to Aparia and live the Royal Guild-approved life she’s always dreamed of? Madeline is up against her greatest challenge, and only one thing is certain: she’ll meet it head-on, in high heels and a skirt, with her knights and hairless cat by her side. AmazonKU
MADE TO RULE (MADE FROM MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Marianne A Scott
Two hundred years ago, the balance in the Kingdom of Magic was destroyed when King Baran, the Elemental Monarch, killed the other kings and queens and declared himself the sole ruler. Since then, all other forms of magic have been persecuted, banished, and treated as less than the Elemental Witches. It’s been prophesied that I will be the one to restore the balance and make the Kingdom safe for all witches and Magical Creatures. I hoped I could work with Prince Archer on this goal. I hoped he would be open to the idea of restoring the four monarchs. I was wrong. If there’s any chance of restoring the balance, we must go to war against a sophisticated military and a king who has a devastatingly destructive form of magic. Our army is assembled, but getting everyone to cooperate despite centuries of mistrust is a feat in itself. And I fear it will take every bit of magic, strategy, and teamwork we can muster to emerge from this battle alive. AmazonKU
ASHES TO GLASS (WICKEDLY GRIM): A DARK RH CINDERELLA RETELLING by Carmen Black
Once upon a time there was – A charming prince. Two wickedly cruel step brothers. And a pair of magical glass slippers. But this isn’t the story you know. Because in my story, love comes at a price. And when it comes time for that price to be paid, I find out that the prince, as well as my step brothers, all want a piece. A piece of me. AmazonKU
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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:
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Thank you for including my book! Lady in Waiting is the second book in an action packed futuristic scifi romance about Princesses who are not your typical princesses.
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