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.
NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available.
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ARCKON (MONSTER ON BOARD BOOK TWO) by Ava Ross and Alana Khan
My destination wedding on an interstellar cruise ship just took a turn for the worse. Or was it actually a turn for the better? There’s nothing more embarrassing than having my fiancée’s girlfriend shriek “no, stop!” in the middle of my wedding. Except nearly passing out at my now ex’s feet. His family has the nerve to laugh, and I cringe at the altar until a blue-skinned, winged alien named Arckon swoops down from above like an alien avenging angel. With me cradled in his arms, he carries me away from my mess of a life, saving me from further humiliation. Now I’m stuck on the ship, running into my ex and his girlfriend everywhere I turn. To help me save face, Arckon offers to be my fake boyfriend. Between off-ship tours, succulent dinners, and stolen kisses with Arckon, I begin to suspect I’m falling in love for real. Rebound relationships never work, and Arckon and I will part when the starship puts into port. Will my heart break again when the cruise is over? AmazonKU
PRISONER by Tana Stone
What’s more dangerous than joining the Vandar to crush the Zagrath? Being taken captive by the deadly creatures who rule the sector—and consider prisoners to be expendable. Cassie is eager to join her fellow resistance fighters when they team up with the Vandar hordes, but working on the Vandar ship means she’s now colleagues with the tough aliens and answers to the new warlord, Raas Aydan. She’s used to the Vandar being scary, but the Lost Vandar are different, and she’s never had a man look at her the way Raas Ayden does. When a mission to the lawless Jarvelon sector goes awry, the Vandar raiders are the least of Cassie’s worries. The mercenary gang that captures her and Thea is only interested in trading her to the empire so the Vandar can be lured to their destruction. But when Raas Ayden arrives to rescue her, she realizes that he might be the most dangerous creature after her. AmazonKU
DOOM (GALACTIC HEAT SERIES) by Jessie Rose Case
This is a Happily Ever After, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. A tantalizing story of passions and desires, that brings two very different people together in a way they never thought possible. This is a standalone novel but can and is more complete by reading the series in order starting with Book 1 Rage. But not doing so, will not spoil your enjoyment. Doom. A Cyborg who took the name of his life. Born to die in battle the odds on his survival were never good. Born of logic there was no hiding it but survive he did. He’d been doomed to die but had lived. Alisha. The one who was living it now. His protective instincts flying to the surface, he needed to save her from that. She had no idea what she was getting into. The danger she was in. But he would show her….. And in saving her, he’d make amends for his life and save himself. AmazonKU
IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS by TJ Klune
VS Note: Not listed as a romance but an LGBTQ release of note.
In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, live three robots—fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They’re a family, hidden and safe. The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labelled “HAP,” he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio–a past spent hunting humans. When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio’s former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic’s assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming. Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: Can he accept love with strings attached?
ALIEN OWNER by Loki Renard
I am her alpha, and her owner. I met my human mate when she accidentally sold herself at an alien slave auction. She’s half my size, and she’s cute when she’s wrong. (And she’s wrong about so many things, like who owns who.) I’ll thoroughly enjoy teaching this human of mine just who she belongs to. And making the baby my pride demands of me? That’s going to be a lot of fun too. But it’s not all fun and games. The world I come from is harsh, and the rules of my pride are vicious. I cannot shelter her from every rough reality of Leonid life. My mate will have to be as strong as she is soft. She will have to bend so she does not break. I am alpha of my pride, and she will come to understand her place as my mate, or suffer the consequences. AmazonKU
AGAINST THE STARS by Christopher Hartland
When an attempt to kiss his best friend becomes a prom night disaster, Elliot Dove’s confusion surrounding his sexuality is thrown into overdrive. Desperate for some clarity, Elliot turns to GlimpseTech, a company offering all over-sixteens a 44-second glimpse of what lies ahead. But Elliot’s Glimpse only makes him more confused, showing him in an intimate moment with Sebastian Glass, the ‘one gay kid’ in his year at school. Seb, meanwhile, hates Glimpses, and blames the technology for his dad’s absence. But unlike the protesters picket-lining GlimpseTech headquarters, Seb has other things to worry about, like his mum’s depression and the man showing up at his house demanding money. Then he bumps into Elliot, and bumps into him again, until it seems the universe is pulling them together. Despite the vast differences in their lives, Elliot and Seb find something they were missing in each other, and soon friendship blooms into something more. But tensions are growing in the outside world. Rumors of the so-called ‘Last Day’––the day beyond which no one has seen in their Glimpse––are causing widespread panic. With the end of the world an increasingly real prospect, a seemingly uncrossable class divide, and the secret of Elliot’s Glimpse a ticking time bomb, the universe may have other plans for Elliot and Seb.
ALIEN PRINCE’S MATE (LATHARIAN MATE PROGRAM BOOK ONE) by Mina Carter
Fleeing a violent past, she found her future in the embrace of an alien prince. On the run from her violent ex, Naomi is on the streets with no money, no options, and a two-year-old daughter to protect. Desperate and with nothing left to lose, she enrols in the new Latharian Mate program. When she’s matched with Rohn K’Saan, an actual prince and cousin of the emperor, her world is turned upside down. Despite her best efforts to keep her guard up, Naomi finds herself drawn to the handsome, charming alien. His strength and confidence are intoxicating, and she can’t deny the attraction she feels. But as their connection deepens, Naomi’s past catches up with them. Her violent ex-partner is hot on her trail, and when he threatens her and their two-year-old daughter, she realizes that they may never be truly safe…He’s used to getting what he wants. But can he win the heart of his human mate? Rohn K’Saan can’t believe his luck when he’s matched with the beautiful human woman, Naomi. As a prince and cousin of the emperor, he’s used to getting what he wants, and he wants Naomi. Captivated by her strength and determination to keep herself and her daughter safe, he’s determined to prove to her that he’s the male who can do just that and win her heart in the process.
When Naomi’s daughter is taken, Rohn realizes that rank and privilege mean nothing. As a prince of the lathar and one of the galaxy’s most lethal and feared warriors, he’ll stop at nothing to get her back and save his new family.
THE ALIEN’S FIRE (CRAVING THE HEVEIANS BOOK TWO) by Ella Blake
Harp – He’s my boss on this ship, but not the boss of me. At least that’s what I tell myself every time the gorgeous, icy-eyed—and hearted—Heveian warrior speaks to me. Or rather, growls at me. Despite his clear dislike of me, I have the dirtiest thoughts about the big guy. When he receives an invitation to visit an alien warlord’s fancy space lair, he shocks me by asking me to come with him, posing as his mate. How can I refuse? Drave – She has no idea the power she holds over me. Each time I’m in her presence, I feel things I don’t want to feel. I want things I have no business wanting. No matter how harsh I am to her, Harp laughs it off. When I have to play nice with a warlord to get secret info vital to my species’ survival, I can’t resist the chance to bring her as my pretend mate. Maybe it will purge these feelings I have for her. But navigating the dark and lavish world of wealthy trade lords and alien nobility (of which I am), is more dangerous than I thought. Secrets run deep and the information I came here for comes at a steep price. When Harp’s life is threatened, however, all bets are off. I will tear the station apart to keep her safe. AmazonKU
A SURPRISE FAVOR (THE AMAGI SERIES BOOK THREE) by S J Pajonas
A sought-after getaway. A mother’s relentless vengeance. A desperate pursuit to unveil buried secrets…Skylar Kawabata longs for a peaceful retreat at the lavish Lee villa on Laguna, seeking sun, surf, delicious food, and friendly company to escape her woes. But when she crosses paths with an old flame during an impromptu celebration, their reunion forces her to reevaluate her connections — particularly as Takemo enters the scene once again. Once an adversary, Takemo has since evolved into a kind-hearted, resourceful, and charismatic man who captures Skylar’s attention even though he infuriates her. Yet Skylar’s supposed haven is far from serene. A vengeful lawsuit from her own mother sends her life into a tailspin, and she must act fast to salvage her reputation or risk losing everything. Teaming up with her new head of security — a former foe turned ally — Skylar embarks on a crucial mission to retrieve backup drives that hold evidence of her troubled childhood. As lethal foes close in, Skylar is confronted with her darkest memories while striving to shield all she holds dear. Can she outwit her relentless pursuers and obtain the crucial proof, or will she lose everything in a high-risk game of cat and mouse? AmazonKU
ALIEN SHADOW MARKET by Lizzy Bequin
Five aliens. One human. All the steam. It was supposed to be my job to rescue wayward humans. I never expected to find myself imprisoned with one. And a female at that. Her scent calls to me in ways no female of my species has ever done. I just hope my teammates can rescue us both before my animal urges get the better of me. But will my teammates fare any better around her? We Rakshas are a jealous species by nature. Perhaps the little human can teach us how to share. AmazonKU
JARMEN’S JANE DOE (LORDS OF KASSIS BOOK SIX) by S E Smith
He is a monster who discovers he had a heart; she is a woman who wants to remain unknown…Jarmen D’ju has no memories of his previous life. They were stolen in the lab that changed him into a monster. Though he was rescued, he knows he will never truly have the life he wants. As a being of half organic material and half cybernetic engineering, Jarmen will always need to hide. Finding a partner is not an option, for who could ever love a monster? Jane Doe awakes aboard an alien spaceship with haunting memories of her former life—a life filled with tragedy that almost killed her. Rescued and protected by her new circus family, she knows she has been given a second chance at life—but chances are fleeting and happiness is nothing more than an illusion where she came from. She thinks it will be the same here until she meets an alien who is more machine than he is man. In the most unlikely of places, Jarmen discovers he has a heart and Jane finds the only man in the galaxy who can take away her nightmares. A single moment in time changes their lives forever and forces Jarmen to make a decision that could change the history of the universe. With the help of some unusual friends, can Jarmen defy time? Or will a cheated death refuse to be denied?
ATTACK OF THE GIANT ABOMINABLE GOPHER PEOPLE FROM OUTER SPACE by Kyndra Hatch and L K Hatchett
VS note: Not a romance. The title reminds me of those old 1950’s scifi movies! Kyndra is a scifi romance author too…
A young Sergeant attempts to get Top Secret information to the White House. Before it’s too late. Preferably without being devoured by Giant Abominable Gopher people. A harried, desperate young Sergeant faces an impossible mission when he is assigned to drive a General carrying vital information to the White House. When his mission goes awry and he is grievously injured, only his quick thinking can save the world from the Giant Abominable Gopher people who have invaded the planet. Can Sergeant Thompson make it to the White House in one piece, or will the secret entrusted to him die a grisly death, condemning the world as we know it?
FAKE MATE FOR MY ALIEN PROTECTOR (THE SOUL BOND CONNECTION ROMANCES BOOK THREE) by Shona Mira
Running from my painful past led me to a grumpy, sexy, blue alien. Now I’m his pretend soul mate…I’ve been captured by a ruthless insectoid species, kept alive for my medical skills– and for a disturbing breeding ritual. A dying patient gives me a crystal that can destroy our enemies and tells me to get it to the resistance. To do this, I need the help of the gruff, bad boy alien who rescues me, but I don’t trust him– and he can’t stand me. When we crash-land on an enemy planet, we need to pose as a mated couple to survive. The way he protects me sends shivers down my spine, but his coldness towards me makes me want to keep my distance. Our fake bond slowly turns into something real as we’re forced to spend more time together. But with the crystal’s power draining my life, and our enemies closing in, we’re running out of time. My life and my alien protector’s are tied to this crystal— if we fail to get it to safety, we both die. AmazonKU
GILLY AND THE GENERAL (MATES OF ARTRIZIKAS BOOK TWO) by Natalia Prim
From a nightmare to a night I’ll never forget. I’m pushing forty, but inside, I feel much younger. Some might say…little. Too bad I was snatched from Colony9 before I could explore what that meant. Now, I’m stuck on a planet with giant, winged, horned, Anubis-type aliens who probably don’t know what a kink is, let alone how to do it. Not a big deal, except I tingle from head to toe every time I see two of them. Sivsik and Irkik are constantly in my face, protecting, caring, and dominating in all the best ways. I’m falling for them, and the feelings are mutual, but I hope they’ll love me for who I really am, and give me what I crave. I’ll have to survive my curiosity first, and apparently, I’m not the best judge of what’s dangerous here. AmazonKU
MATED TO THE ALIEN MINOTAUR (MINOTAURS NEED MATES BOOK ONE) by Nell Carroll
Mandy – As a foreigner on Taurus with a special visa, I have one requirement to fulfill if I want to stay on this lush, peaceful, farming planet: meet a minotaur—er, Tauri—male and settle down within a year. Finding one who’s attractive isn’t going to be a problem. The program has placed me with Vozak, a friendly hulk of a male with soft fur, rippling muscles, and long horns. Before I can say “plow my fields,” he’s given me a guestroom in his farmhouse, and I’m learning the Tauri equivalent of sheep husbandry. Of course, just because we can translate each other’s languages doesn’t mean we understand each other. Turns out that both Tauri and humans should come with instruction books. And I need to know a few anatomical details that only Vozak can teach me. AmazonKU
INVADED BY THE ALIEN: A TENTACLE MONSTER SHORT by Adrian Blue
The aliens are monsters, terrifying creatures made of tentacles and teeth, and fighting them is a battle humanity is losing. In a desperate attempt to shift the war in their favor, Anna sneaks onto an alien craft. But nothing is what it seems. The creatures are fascinated by the human who so foolishly stumbled into their midst. When the invasion is a certainty, will Anna fight or yield to otherworldly pleasures? AmazonKU
REBEL RISK (ALIEN RESISTANCE BOOK ONE) by Skye Stark
War-hungry aliens might control Earth, but April won’t let them dominate her. Not even the gorgeous warrior who makes her heart race. He’s an enemy she’s determined to destroy. She’s a Resistance fighter with a burning hatred for her oppressors; she has infiltrated his home and is supposed to be concentrating on laying waste to his family, not dreaming ceaselessly of laying one of them in her bed. Tamrai is a born soldier, loyal to his high-ranking family and his people. With a jealous brother hell-bent on challenging him at every turn and rebellions breaking out throughout the galaxies, life is hard enough. Never, on pain of death, must he develop feelings for a human woman, however much his traitorous body responds to her. No matter how much he wants to take just one thing for himself. No matter how much he wants to take her, the last thing he needs is to fall for one of them. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS: BARBARIAN MATES (STOLEN PLANET BOOK ONE) by Charmaine Ross
Stolen from Earth and captured by alien warlords. With their crimson skin, pitch black eyes and muscles carved from marble, these alphas claim me on the burning fields as their omega mate. I’m not who they think I am, but they’re not letting me go, no matter how hard I try to escape. They tell me I’ll enter my heat soon. They tell me I’ll beg for their touch, their attentions, their…knots. I must resist them before it’s too late. Finding our omega was easy while she’s desperate to escape. How can we convince her to stay when she doesn’t believe she’s ours to pleasure forever? When I find a rare omega without her protectors, I swoop down to claim her. She says she’s human, denies she’s our fated mate and fights her biology at every turn. We’ll hold her captive until her heat overcomes her and when she’s claimed and bonded, there will be no doubt who she belongs so.
SAVAGE PET (WARRIORS OF THE CITADEL BOOK TWO) by Hattie Jacks
I am not his pet. I don’t care how handsome this horned alien beast is, he can’t have me. It doesn’t matter I have zero other options available since I was abducted from my life on Earth. I do not belong to him. And now he’s crashed his spaceship into a jungle, forced a translation chip in my neck and told me it’s his job to save his world because he’s a great warrior. Oh, and we’ve got a long journey ahead of us before we reach safety. Ever get that feeling you’ve jumped out of a frying pan and into the fire? As we make our way through the jungle, there’s more to Vardas than meets the eye. Sure, he might be cocky, over enthusiastic, and overconfident, but when the dust settles, I can see something more…he’s broken. And it’s not just his missing eye or the scars which criss-cross his admittedly impressive muscular body which tell me his tale. My problem now? I like to fix broken things. But I’m still not his pet and I’m not going to give him my heart. That’s already too broken for anyone to fix. AmazonKU
FORSAKEN (ANGUIS DEFENDERS BOOK FOUR) by Stephanie West
Left for dead in a clandestine Earth prison, Pyth felt utterly abandoned. His hatred for humans is the only thing keeping him alive, though just barely. He seizes the opportunity to break free and finally get revenge. Escaping Earth is another story. Injured, with nowhere to go, Pyth is forced to take refuge in a bubbly human child’s playhouse. Except, where there are children, there are also adults. Victoria needs a superhero. Being a single mom, with a psycho ex-husband, while running her family farm, is exhausting on a good day. The camouflaged alien she discovers hiding in the backyard isn’t exactly who she had in mind. She’s terrified by the savage alien’s claws and razor-sharp spikes protruding through his skin, that rattle like an enraged cobra. Not to mention other daunting body parts. If it weren’t for her daughter’s plea to help him, she’d instantly call the authorities.
Forsaken, battered and bruised, trust doesn’t come easy for Pyth or Victoria, but love and desire have a funny way of overcoming a universe of differences and healing a world of hurts. AmazonKU
STEAM-POWERED POSTCARDS by Various
VS Note: Not a romance but sounds fun if you like steampunk.
Can you tell a story in exactly 50 words? The Three Moms of the Apocalypse went to Louisiana’s World Steampunk Exposition and Makers Faire in Lafayette, LA and issued a challenge. Tell us a story that could fit on the back of a postcard. Use 50 words, no more, no less. We’ll provide the postcards. The response to this challenge was huge! So many wonderful authors decided to take up the challenge that it was a real struggle to pick the 20 best stories. Steam-Powered Postcards, the second Postcards anthology from Raconteur Press, contains our favorite stories, the pictures that inspired them, plus a few exciting extras. We hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did and maybe take some inspiration to try one for yourself! AmazonKU
ILLICIT by Marteeka Karland
VS Note: Re-releases.
Four women risk everything to escape a dying Earth, trusting their future to alien Cluath warriors. Gabrielle is willing to risk her life for a future away from a dying Earth, even if it means giving herself to a man she’s never met. With her best friend Lyra, she takes the leap, volunteering to help the alien Cluath repopulate their world. Bacia is determined to end the violence on Lunar Colony 1, but when she’s captured by mercenaries, she fears she’ll be blindsided by her undeniable attraction to the handsome stranger, Jaxon. When Lyra’s captured, Kil vows he will get her back, no matter what. Now Kil has to save his brother and protect LC1 from invasion while winning the confidence of a woman who trusts no one. Drac doesn’t expect one of the mercenaries threatening LC1 to offer him a bribe he can’t refuse. Celestine doesn’t count on falling in love with the dreaded Cluath warrior. Their passions blaze hot, but without trust, doubt will burn through them all. Will their illicit love be enough to bring down a conspiracy and save both their worlds?
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VS: Like rock star romance? How about scifi rock star romance? My backlist hilite today is STAR CRUISE STAR SONG, which just got a great review last week from The Books of My Heart Blog.
STAR CRUISE STAR SONG by Veronica Scott
Addy Tryndall is a fresh graduate from a highly respected engineering college in the Sectors, on her way to a plum job on the Nebula Zephyr cruise ship. She knows she’ll be on probation but she’s determined to succeed and nothing is going to distract her.
Ryder McRhodes is a has-been interstellar rock star, on his way to reunite with his fellow band members to see if the lightning of mega success will strike twice for them. He isn’t sure he wants to be in the spotlight again and he hasn’t been able to write music since the band broke up.
Addy has secrets. Ryder needs a muse to unblock the creative flow…could her tightly guarded past be the answer to his problem? When the two are thrown together in an attempt to avoid the interstellar paparazzi he’s intrigued. She’s wary.
And someone is sabotaging systems on the Nebula Zephyr. Addy unwittingly finds herself in the middle of the situation while juggling her increasing attraction to Ryder and her challenges on the new job. Can she trust him with her secret? Or will he break her heart?
The danger on board comes ever closer to Addy as the cruise continues…
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ROGUE FAMILIAR (RENEGADES OF MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Jeffe Kennedy
He left to save her from herself… But who will save him from her? When Lady Seliah Phel wakes from a drugged sleep to find herself abandoned by her newly bonded wizard, she vows revenge—and to hunt him down. Tracking him through the familiar wilds of the marshlands of her home is the easy part; learning to use her nascent magical skills is something else entirely. So is facing the vast, uncaring society of the Convocation in a time of brewing war. Jadren El-Adrel is not known for doing the right thing, but getting as far away from Seliah as possible before he drains her dry will be his one noble gesture. So what if she weeps a few tears. Better than her dying in his service—or enabling him to become the ravenous beast that crawls beneath his skin. Unfortunately, in his self-imposed exile, and without the power of his familiar, Jadren quickly runs afoul of the enemy. As her vengeful quest for recapture becomes a rescue mission, Selly faces all she still doesn’t know about the greater world of wizards and familiars. And Jadren, once determined to walk his own path and stay far, far away from the idealistic fools of House Phel, finds himself aligning with them against the house of his birth. War is coming to the Convocation, which means a clever wizard should pick the side most likely to win. Sadly, Jadren has never been all that clever.
SLAYING THE VAMPIRE CONQUEROR (MORTAL ENEMIES TO MONSTER LOVERS) by Carissa Broadbent
She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn’t expect her own to betray her. Sylina has sacrificed everything for her goddess–her soul, her freedom, her eyes. Life in service to the Arachessen, a cult of the Goddess of Fate, has turned Sylina from orphaned street-rat to disciplined killer, determined to overthrow Glaea’s tyrannical king. But when a brutal vampire conqueror arrives on their shores, Sylina faces an even deadlier adversary. She’s tasked with a crucial mission: infiltrate his army, earn his trust… and kill him. Atrius is a terrifying warrior carving an unstoppable path through Glaea. Yet when Sylina becomes his seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past–and a side of him that reminds her far too much of parts of herself she’d rather forget. Sylina’s orders are clear. The conqueror cannot live. But as the blood spilled by Glaea’s tyrant king runs thicker, her connection with Atrius only grows stronger. A connection forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything. AmazonKU
IVY TOUCHED AND BRONZE BLADE (WORLD OF HONEY AND ICE BOOK TWO) by Shannon Mayer and Kelly St Clare
Ripped from the man I’m bound to. Thrust into fresh danger. And this time I must go alone. Except the task I’m burdened with should belong to a more powerful fae—my mother. Listening to her brought me to this moment of heartache and loss. Perhaps the time has come for a new approach, no matter the consequences. With my trusty gold bat, a tormented Aaden, and a potty-mouthed land kelpie for company, I have an oath to uphold before I can untangle the web of deceit and half-truths in this next quest. Because as it turns out, the child thief I defeated was merely a henchman of the master of darkness. And this master? He has another henchman. I barely survived the encounter with the child thief, and with drained bodies dropping from the sky, can I make sense of the magic and ribbons before humans, fae, and the very realms we live in are claimed? Failure has never been an option. Unfortunately, now it seems like the only one. AmazonKU
OF GODS AND WOLVES: DEATH’S MATE by G K deRosa
I am Fate, but I control nothing. Despite being captured by Hades and tortured to do his bidding, I refuse to succumb. My mate will come for me of that I’m certain. I’ve spent multiple lifetimes hiding from Death, but the goddess was right. In the end, he will always find me. And when he does, he’ll smite down all our enemies, and we will finally have our happy ending. Because my powers are strengthening, and the wheels of fate are churning. I write destiny in the stars, and I wield the world’s fate. Death and Fate have been kept apart for long enough. Let Divus burn. Chaos will reign. AmazonKU
CHARMING AS A KILLER (KEEPERS OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK ONE) by Kendra Moreno
Gold runs thicker than blood. . .Aurelia hardly remembers a time before she was trapped in Phillip’s golden cage, captured and forced to become a part of his court to await her twenty-fourth birthday. Phillip speaks of horrible plans for her, terrible things, but he can hardly hope for them to work out when the Enchanted Forest has a giant problem. Plagued by attacks from the giant beings, Phillip has one option. Hire the infamous Giant Killer, Jack, with his stolen gold. Jack didn’t earn his fame by being nice. Jaded by life and determined to take whatever he wants for himself, Jack steps into this new court with his eyes on the caged princess. Her attitude calls to something primal inside him. Her lips beg him for a kiss. It’s forbidden, and might very well result in him losing his head, but Jack has never been scared of dying. Magic appears to those who demand it. Two paths call out for Aurelia: vengeance and freedom. The worlds collide and send ripples throughout the kingdom. Will she have the strength to survive it, or will she succumb to the chaos her sister left behind? After all, some things are worth more than gold.
BEASTLY KINGDOM (THE BLISS WARS BOOK TWO) BY L PENELOPE
To save my clan, I’m forced to marry my enemy. The prophecy tells of danger coming for our shifter clans. Something far worse than the war between the Fai and Nimali. The only solution is to bond our clans to avoid our destruction and ensure peace. Thirty days is all I get. I will ruin the Nimali from the inside. The tiger inside me is lying in wait. Except my new husband is not the man I thought he was. To save my kingdom, I’ll marry the woman who tried to kill me. I am the new Nimali dragon king. No matter what, I refuse to follow the footsteps of my stepfather. My life is filled with blood and pain. I was never destined to marry for love. But I didn’t expect my bride to be the woman who tried to kill me days earlier. I know she is a spy who will do anything to ruin me. But I can’t help wanting to protect her. Wanting to be near her. Our clans would never accept us. She would never accept me. We were destined to be enemies, but fate had other plans. Love and duty never go hand in hand.
DEATH ENRAPTURED (NECROMANCER RISING BOOK TWO) by Richard Amos
Follow my heart and make a mess…That’s putting it mildly.My life has really taken a complicated turn here in Oakthorne. I keep hoping some fairy godmother will show up and offer to turn back time for me. Not too much, just enough to ease this pain.Yeah. Right. As much as there’s hurt, there’s also Death. He is a complication, and a beautiful one I can’t resist when I really, really should. He consumes my every waking moment, submerges me in raging desire I never want to break free from. Damn. On top of that messiness, there’s a mystery to solve, a bad guy to defeat, and other new developments within myself to deal with. So much to do. So much danger to face. Where the hell is that fairy godmother? AmazonKU
THE PROPHECY (VAMPIRE NAVY SEAL: SAM AND LAYLA BOOK SIX) by S B Alexander
The fate of humankind rests on the shoulders of one of our own flesh and blood. A child whose mere existence has the power to send shockwaves through the world, throwing everything off balance. But amidst this prophecy lies a grim reality – a second prediction that includes my head on a spike. It’s not my life I’m worried about but my children’s. Two of them have been abducted, and the thought of losing them forever is unbearable. My heart aches for my precious ones, especially Orion, who desperately needs his father’s blood to survive. Desperation claws at my throat as I traverse this treacherous path alongside my formidable vampire husband, Sam Mason. Each passing second feels like an eternity, and the mounting obstacles we face only add to the torment. Every suspect brings a new layer of uncertainty, and even our closest allies are not beyond suspicion. And now, a new, dangerous supernatural group has emerged, throwing our plans into disarray. My mind teeters on the brink of madness, not knowing where my children are or if they’re okay. I feel like part of me has been ripped away, leaving an empty void that nothing can fill, and I’m terrified that I might not live long enough to hold Orion and Luna in my arms again. But nothing can stop Sam and me. We’ll burn down the planet to find our babies and bring them home where they belong.
GATHER CLOSE (NATURES IN HARMONY BOOK TWO) by Megan Derr
Rosa is the eccentric daughter of the royal family of Seavow, the greatest of the Kraken clans. More interested in combat that conversation, and named for a plant that doesn’t even exist in her world, she has always stood apart. Her chance to change that comes with the unexpected offer to marry Lord Gaston, the notorious favorite of Queen Marga, often called the Queen’s Man. Even though everyone knows he has a lover, a beautiful Sylph with plenty of scandals of his own to his name. Even if she succeeds and the marriage goes through, she will still always be the second best cast to the side.
NOT MY CAULDRON OF TEA (SPELLFORD COVE MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Samantha Silver
Welcome to Spellford Cove, where the baking is sweet and the witches are wild. Things are coming to a head as the old gods come to take on Robin once and for all. But if there’s one thing Robin is going to protect, it’s the people around her, and the life she wants to live. The peaceful life she deserves to live. Will Robin be able to defeat the old gods once and for all, and finally live the happy, simple life she dreams of in Spellford Cove? AmazonKU
TASTE OF THE FOREST, DARK AND SWEET by Charles Payseur
Bastian’s kitchen, normally his sanctuary, has become anything but since Colin began working with him. There’s just something … distracting about the line chef that Bastian is drawn to, even as Colin refuses to reveal anything about himself. When Bastian tastes a secret project Colin was working on, though, it opens the door to a magical world he never knew existed — a world Colin is part of. There are rules to that world, though, and thanks to Bastian, Colin’s just broken them. The consequences are meant to be permanent, but Bastian is determined not to lose the new flavor he’s just discovered, and the man who opened his taste buds, and his heart, to new possibilities. Can he make things right across worlds, or have they already tasted their final course together?
PAWS IN THE RAIN (HURRICANE SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden
Mikela Day’s life goal is to help as many people as she can with her magic. When she’s given an opportunity to save a whole town, Mikela can’t refuse. The last thing she expects is to run into bear shifter Elliot Henry on her first trek through the mountain. Elliot is annoying and far too handsome for his own good…and for her sanity. Elliot Henry doesn’t want a mate. All he wants is for life to go back to the way it was before their original alpha died. But when he sets his eyes on Mikela, he can’t leave her alone. He craves her presence, even if only to annoy her. Or to keep her. But the mountain has other plans. The bear and the witch have to work together to stop the town from complete destruction. Will love win the day, or will the town’s secret history destroy everything Elliot didn’t even know he wanted? AmazonKU
RISE OF A WARRIOR (BLADE OF ICE BOOK ONE) by Jessica Wayne
I’m the prize to be won. But the game is far deadlier than I could have ever imagined. I’m the first daughter born to a royal in centuries. Which means that my entire life has been laid out for me since the moment I was born…including who I am to marry. Unfortunately, my heart has always belonged to another. A man who has never spoken a word to anyone. His body built for war, he’s the head of our guard…the shadow who tracks my every move. When my world comes crumbling down around me and I’m forced to flee the only home I’ve ever known, he’s at my side. However, the secrets he harbors are far deadlier than anything I could have predicted. And as we’re both propelled toward destinies that are completely out of our control, I’m forced to face the very real possibility that the man I’ve been in love with for years may not be the hero I’ve always believed him to be.
FESTIVAL OF THE BLESSED (THE APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK EIGHT) by Laura Greenwood
As one of the select few Blessed by the gods, Ani has to do the worst thing she can possibly think of…socialise. Having only just come to terms with her status as Anubis Blessed, the last thing Ani wants is to be thrust into the spotlight, but with the Festival Of The Blessed starting throughout London, there’s no way she can avoid it. Despite being in the middle of a mummification, Ani has duties outside the temple to attend to, but with Matia and Nik by her side, she is determined to make her temple proud. Festival Of The Blessed is book 8 in the Apprentice Of Anubis, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and featuring an established couple, a jackal familiar, and the duties of an embalmer.
SLAYER by Pelaam
During the 17th century, the Holy Church trained and employed Slayers to eliminate preternaturals. They were often provided with an intermediary who served as a combination of servant and sparring partner. Slayer Alessandro and his lover, José, have devoted over two decades to the cause. During that time, Alessandro has learned that most non-humans just want to be left alone to live in peace — something he dreams of himself. When a preternatural threat arises close to home, something previously unheard of, Alessandro decides this mission will be his last. Unfortunately for Alessandro, someone else has the same idea.
INVENTOR: ELVEN ALLIANCE COLLECTED STORIES VOLUME TWO by Tara Grayce
Fan favorites find their happy endings in this second collection of Elven Alliance short stories and novellas! If you’ve been waiting for Iyrinder and Miss Merrick’s story, Lance and Illyna to finally meet, and glimpses of Farrendel and Essie’s growing family, then you won’t want to miss this story collection!
AN ABANDONED MAGIC (AN APRIL GRAVES MYSTERY by Sara Bourgeois
April’s got a necromancer problem… she can’t control her powers, and even baking a cake can raise the dead. Living in a small town where her family’s known as the ghost-whispering weirdos, she aims to keep her magic under wraps. But when Misty, a magical kitten familiar, arrives, everything changes. Enter Jake, a charming, handsome newcomer who steals April’s heart. Desperate to keep her secret safe, she hides her magic from him. But when a murder shakes the town, April’s drawn into the investigation alongside the skeptical, enigmatic Sheriff Ryan. As the supernatural killer’s trail grows colder, April and Misty must race against time to solve the mystery. Can April keep her secret, save the day, and win both Jake and Ryan’s hearts? AmazonKU
WRATH AND OTHER TROUBLES (MYTHO BOOK SIX) by TJ Nichols
Fallout from the wild magic. Book 6 in the gay urban fantasy series that follows Jordan and Edra as they solve crime and figure out how to improve mytho and human relations. For readers who like dragon shifters and forbidden romance. AmazonKU
MURDER FOR BEGINNERS (BRAMBLEBERRY BAY MURDER CLUB BOOK TWO) by Addison Moore
My name is Hattie Holiday, and I can read minds. Sure people have all kinds of rogue thoughts running around up there, but I’m far more interested in using my special abilities to talk to my cat, Cricket, and our new friend Rookie, an adorable Golden Retriever that happens to belong to a certain ornery detective. Spooky season is here and the entire town is headed to Moonstone Manor for cheap thrills and chills. On orders from my boss at the country club, I head over myself to see if I can snag any haunted ideas for our own upcoming All Hallows’ Eve Gala. But just my luck, instead of finding some scary inspiration, I stumble upon a body. Not only that, but the ongoing murder investigation of the woman who once held my position at the country club starts to heat up as the suspect list expands. But someone out there doesn’t appreciate my snooping. In fact, they make it clear they’d rather see me dead. Here’s hoping I live long enough to go trick-or-treating or in the least eat a candy bar or two. Something tells me this will be the spookiest Halloween that Brambleberry Bay has ever seen. AmazonKU
THE ETERNAL SHADOW (THE SELENE TRILOGY) by Shameez Patel Papathanasiou
After returning to her realm, Cassia continues to use the magic she’d discovered in Selene. Little did she know, that wasn’t allowed and because of it, she’s abducted by the king. Luckily, Prince Lochlan is still living in the castle pretending to be under the king’s command. After Lochlan frees Cassia, they all need to flee Selene to escape the king and find allies elsewhere. But in this new realm, all the inhabitants are afraid of the dark where a shadow is lurking, feeding upon them. With nowhere else to go, they have to choose, either they face the king or this eternal shadow.
PROTECTED BY THE GARGOYLE (STONE SENTRIES BOOK FOUR) by Lisa Carlisle
Demons are out there. Don’t ask Janie how she knows. She wants to forget what they did to her and move on. But when her witch friend has a premonition about a demon in Boston, Janie is forced to confront her fears. She seeks the help of her gorgeous friend and gargoyle shifter, Arto. Little does she know that Arto considers her his fated mate. He’ll do anything to protect her, even if it means keeping his love a secret. Janie wants to learn more about demons, so he shows her some books in the library. She reads an ancient script in a powerful old book and unwittingly summons an incubus. The very tool Arto provided to help her instead brings her nightmares to life. Now they must work together to stop a predator on the hunt while their relationship is tested by a growing attraction. Demons have captured Janie before. Can she avoid their clutches this time?
BODY BY MAGE (SUPERNATURAL AFFAIRS BOOK FOUR) by F N Manning
To stop a killer, a mage and an incubus need to get closer magically… and sexually. But their hearts are off limits. Right? Crime doesn’t pay. Not for Rob Walters. Being a petty criminal has only given him lots of enemies and a dwindling supply of magic, so he’s trying to turn his life around. But when the mage nearly resorts to his old dirty tricks during a moment of weakness, a gorgeous incubus catches him and gives him an offer he can’t refuse… a job offer. When a deadly sex demon starts draining people dry and dropping bodies, Orion Lennox will do anything to stop the rogue predator who gives their kind a bad name. He’ll even team up with a loud-mouth mage who drives him crazy. The incubus assumes keeping things professional will be easy, but the growing magical and sexual connection between them is hard to resist. Catching this monster is Rob’s best chance to atone for his past mistakes and level up his magic. Learning what makes mysterious, unbelievably sexy Orion tick is a nice incentive too. But his previous encounter with the dangerous demon they’re hunting nearly destroyed him. Can Rob save the day and get the guy, or will the monster finish him off for good this time around? AmazonKU
HER DEMON DADDY (DEMON MATES OF AERASAK BOOK ONE) by Celeste King
My sole purpose in life was to be a toy to my demon jailers. The only escape was death…
Until one day the Demon King, Asmodeus, requested for me to be brought to him for a final sacrifice. Kneeling in front of him, I admired his face. So beautiful. So perfect.
I didn’t know whether to cry in sadness…or desire. As I waited for death, something stilled his hand. My heart fluttered. Because I felt it too. Something I’d never felt before. My brain was screaming NO but my heart was telling me…that this demon and I were destined to be together. How could I love a demon king with no soul? Maybe there was a way to unlock his soul. And I realized I had the key. My love. AmazonKU
CROWN OF OATHS AND CURSES (THE MORTAL FATES BOOK ONE) by J Bree
I devoted my life to a king who was not my own. On the road to ultimate honor and glory, I lost everything. Now, in a world ravaged by the whims of those who rule, I must turn my back on a lifetime of friendships and loyalties to face my own fate. The Savage Prince. Heir to the high-fae throne of the Southern Lands, he is known for his brutality and cold heart. But with the kingdom on the brink of ruin, I have no choice but to seek him out. The war between the fae and the witches rages, and there’s no end in sight. My destiny is clear—help the prince defeat his enemies before it’s too late. One small problem. I am Rookesbane Eveningstar. The Favored Child returned, a Witch of the Woods. The greatest enemy of my Fates-blessed mate. AmazonKU
THE ALICE CURSE (REIMAGINED FAIRY TALES BOOK THREE) by Megan Van Dyken
Wonderland must always have an Alice, and Eliza Carroll is the next. Eliza flees her parent’s political machinations only to stumble into another world and the arms of a man named Finn, who declares her the next Alice. Finn, nicknamed the White Rabbit for the form he can shift into, was sent to find the new Alice and bring her to court, for only she can declare whether Red or White reigns. Not to mention he’ll lose his head if he fails. For Eliza to get home and Finn to survive, they’ll have to navigate two treacherous courts and their growing feelings for one another, while trying to unravel the curse that forces the Carroll women to journey to Wonderland. But a path to freedom for them both may be more than the magic of Wonderland can conjure…even for its new Alice.
THE WOLF’S PRINCE (MISMATCHED PRINCES BOOK THREE) by Sienna Sway
THE PRINCE – Prince Nikolai isn’t used to following the rules. As the youngest child, he has lived life with few responsibilities and plenty of adventure. But when a party leads to a romp in the gardens with a handsome shifter, Nikolai may have bitten off more than he can chew. What he thought was one night of wild fun may mean much more than he’s prepared to give. THE WOLF – Soren attended the human ball grudgingly as a show of goodwill. As the next in line to be Pack, he was chosen to be their representative. He expected it to be an unpleasant affair, but instead, he found his fated mate. Prince Nikolai is wild, fun, and full of passion. But he is also non-committal and criminally irresponsible. It’s not entirely a surprise when Nikolai runs after their bond has been made. But Soren needs more than a mate who he has to chase. Can Nikolai prove that he is worthy enough to be at his alpha’s side? And can their bond become more than either could have longed for? AmazonKU
BLUEBEARD’S CURSE (DARK TALES) by Regine Abel
VS Note: Originally released as a novella but now expanded to novel length.
Can you resist temptation? King Erik Thorsen, also known as Bluebeard, is once more widowed. Like all the others before her, his late wife succumbed to the lure of the curse that plagues him and threatens the realm. As willing maidens gather at the castle in the hope of being chosen, Erik sets his sights on a golden beauty named Astrid. However, becoming his queen comes with a steep price. The King’s new bride must first resist temptation for one year and one day… or die trying. Will Astrid be next to fall to what lies beyond the Sealed Door? AmazonKU
WICKED REIGN (KINGDOM OF MONSTERS BOOK THREE) by Harper A Brooks
The darkness is closing in…And I’m the only one who can stop it. They say I’m the key. The Chosen One. They say I have the power needed to restore Prince Airic to the throne and save the Dark Castle. If only I knew how to use it. My monsters are helping me learn, but it’s their bodies that I crave the most. They are the spark that always sets me ablaze… and my magic too. I just need to figure out how to harness our bond and tap into the power within. Somehow. But time isn’t on our side. There are enemies everywhere, danger lurking around every shadowed corner, and a bloody war looming on the horizon. Controlling the chaotic magic inside me is the only way to take back the kingdom and free its people from Malachi’s wicked reign. Otherwise, the darkness will devour everything. And this world, along with the monsters I love, will be lost to me forever. AmazonKU
PRINCES OF PROPHECY (LEGACY OF DEZROTHIA BOOK TWO) by MJ Colgan and AC Lawlor
Will the death of one mad king lead to the ascension of one far, far worse? The Rebel – The King is dead. With that, Ezerat city enters a period of mourning, leaving Evangelia more uncertain than ever as to what the fates have planned for her. She finds herself worrying more about the fate of those she now holds dear than she does her own, and there is nothing she won’t do to save them. Even if that means giving up her most protected secret…The Princes – Dezrothia’s throne lays bare and a war is waging between the high fae princes unlike any sibling rivalry they had before. Will the truth of the late King’s death be uncovered? Or will blackmail and narcissism prevail? Prince Elikai has his own plans coming into play as he makes a bid for the throne. With a sword hanging over his head and a centuries old prophecy coming to light, Prince Nekane discovers that falling for his twin brother’s female may no longer be the biggest threat looming. The General – How far is Alaric willing to go to save his favored prince from certain death? Will he risk it all? His reputation, his pride, his life’s work… His secrets? Or is the murder of a monarch a step too far for this duty bound male? He knows exactly where his loyalties lie, but can he keep his allegiances while maintaining the trust he has built? This will be the hardest task he will be faced with in his centuries. Evangelia, Nekane and Alaric have a long journey ahead of them, one that will test everything they thought they knew. Will bonds flourish and grow? Or wither and break? When more than one web of lies begins to quickly unravel, the true test will begin. AmazonKU
BEN (ASSASSINS TO ORDER BOOK TWO) by JP Sayle and Lisa Oliver
Has Fate taken science and shown it who’s boss, when everything about Nico and Teilo is not what it seems? Ben was happy looking out for the wider shifter population in his role as acting council lead. Then one particularly complex case involving the assassin program unfolds, making him question what he’s doing. When Ben comes across a photo, it sends him on a race home to Paraguay to fight for the shifter’s ultimate gift—his mates. When the scientists leave Teilo and the others to rot in their cages—disappearing without a word—Teilo is ready to give up. Every waking minute of his life he dreams of freedom, a life he wants to share with Nico. Teilo doesn’t understand their connection, he just knows he can trust it soul deep. Nico knows nothing else but life in a cage and his skills to bestow death on those the Devil wants dead. The only person who keeps him from going feral is his cage brother, Teilo. The man scientists use to get Nico to comply with their demands. Kept in their animal forms, with no food or water, they both know the end is coming for them. That is, until a strange cat visits their basement…Finding each other is just the beginning. Teilo and Nico have to heal, and Ben has a responsibility to the council. Can the three men untangle the binds that hold them and find the answers before someone else has to suffer the same fate? Ben is a gritty MMM Paranormal Romance story. The book includes scenes of graphic violence and intimacies between three men (none of which are blood related).
HEALING KISS by Amanda Uhl
To save her dying sister…Lillian Milano channels energy from the healthy to heal the sick, which makes her an incredible nurse. But her gift puts Lillian and those she loves in danger from an organization that will stop at nothing to exploit her talent. When her sister becomes gravely ill, wealthy computer genius Tristan King is the one man with enough vitality to save her sister’s life. But being near him threatens to expose her secrets and destroy the walls she’s built around her heart. She bargains with a billionaire. Tristan doesn’t believe in the supernatural and is wary of emotional entanglements. But his beloved mother is dying, and his lying ex-fiancée won’t leave him alone, so he strikes a deal: In exchange for his help, Lillian must pose as his date for a hospital fundraiser. As the pair work together to save their loved ones, they confront a spiraling web of secrets that threatens their growing feelings for each other. The choices they make will either destroy their lives or heal their hearts.
STOLEN (BITTEN AND BOUND BOOK TWO) by Amy Pennza
With the bonds I forged in the vampire court shattered, I seek refuge in a foreign kingdom. Surrounded by questionable allies, I long to forget the past. But every time I close my eyes, I see the men I left behind. My dreams haunt me, stirring up feelings and desires I’d rather forget. And then there’s Midian, a king who shouldn’t exist. He whispers in my mind, hinting at power that could be mine for the taking. Enticing me with the promise of true freedom. Showing me Laurent in peril…and Varick trapped in a cage. As I venture deep into the heart of the old elven kingdom, I risk getting ensnared in a trap far more powerful than I ever imagined. Will I be able to break the chains that bind me and save the men I thought I loved, or will I succumb to the darkness that calls my name? Author’s note: The Bitten and Bound Series must be read in order. Mind the cliff. AmazonKU
HUNT THE WOOD: M/M RED RIDING HOOD RETELLING (BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARES BOOK ONE) by Anna Fury and Amy Pennza
I’m not a powerful witch, just a fortune teller making ends meet. But when my grandmother, the leader of the Rathmore Coven, summons me, I have no choice but to answer her call. To reach her, I must cross the Wood, the realm of Wotan, lord of the hunt. Rumors of his cruelty and brutality precede him, but nothing prepares me to meet the monster face to face. Because Wotan is more than a monster. He’s a predator, a bully, and now he’s claimed me as his pawn in his war against my grandmother. A master of torture, he’s determined to master me, stripping me bare of all my secrets. Yet as much as I fear him, I’m drawn to him. His rough edges conceal a softer side—and I find myself wondering if I can be the one to finally tame him. With my life hanging in the balance, I’ve got to fight to uncover the truth about Wotan, my grandmother…and maybe my own destiny. AmazonKU
THE GIFTS: A NOVEL by Liz Hyder
October 1840. A young woman staggers alone through a forest in the English countryside as a huge pair of impossible wings rip themselves from her shoulders. In London, rumors of a “fallen angel” cause a frenzy across the city, and a surgeon desperate for fame and fortune finds himself in the grips of a dangerous obsession, one that will place the women he seeks in the most terrible danger . . .The Gifts is an astonishing novel, a spellbinding tale told through five different perspectives and set against the luminous backdrop of nineteenth century London, it explores science, nature and religion, enlightenment, the role of women in society and the dark danger of ambition. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE OTHER SIDE OF INFINITY by Joan F Smith
It was supposed to be an ordinary day at the pool, but when lifeguard Nick hesitates during a save, seventeen-year-old December uses her gift of foreknowledge to rescue the drowning man instead. The action comes at a cost. Not only will Nick and December fall in love, but also, she envisions that his own life is now at risk. The other problem? They’re basically strangers. December embarks on a mission to save Nick’s life, and to experience what it feels like to fall in love—something she’d formerly known she’d never do. Nick, battling the shame of screwing up the rescue when he’s heralded as a community hero, resolves to make up for his inaction by doing December a major solid and searching for her mother, who went missing nine years ago. As they grow closer, December’s gift starts playing tricks, and Nick’s family gets closer to an ugly truth about him. They both must learn what it really means to be a hero before time runs out. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
A SLEIGHT OF SHADOWS (UNSEEN WORLD BOOK TWO) by Kat Howard
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “There is a dark secret that is hiding at the heart of New York City and diminishing the city’s magicians’ power…”
After taking down the source of the corruption of the Unseen World, Sydney is left with almost no magical ability. Feeling estranged from herself, she is determined to find a way back to her status as one of the world’s most dangerous magicians. Unfortunately, she needs to do this quickly: the House of Shadows, the hell on earth that shaped her into who she was, the place she sacrificed everything to destroy, is rebuilding itself. “The House of shadows sits on bones. All of the sacrifices, all of the magicians who died in Shadows, they’re buried beneath the foundations. Bones hold magic.” The magic of the Unseen World is acting strangely, faltering, bleeding out from the edges. Determined to keep the House of Shadows from returning to power and to defeat the magicians who want nothing more than to have it back, Sydney turns to extremes in a desperate attempt to regain her sacrificed magic. She is forced to decide what she will give up and what she will lose and whether what must be destroyed is not only the House of Shadows, but the Unseen World itself.
CLEANING UP MACIVER (WINGSPAN BOOK SEVEN) by April Kelley
A grumpy dragon with a backache and a hoarding problem. A chubby vampire with a sunny disposition and a secret. Housekeeping has never been more sensual. Cormac MacIver used to be a bad boy. One mistake gives him a lifetime of pain. After trying every remedy known to dragon shifters and countless doctors’ visits, he doesn’t expect to feel relief ever again. He doesn’t expect his sexy new housekeeper to be his fated mate, either. Jarrell Piernos has a secret. Each day spent in Wingspan brings him closer to discovery. When his new client turns out to be his much older mate, he knows he’ll have to face the truth and possibly rejection. Can Cormac work through the pain and be what his young mate needs? How trustworthy is a grumpy older dragon shifter, anyway? AmazonKU
OF NIGHT AND CHAOS (THE MIST KING BOOK THREE) by Jenna Wolfhart
For as long as she can remember, Tessa has dreamed of a better world. But she might be the one who damned it. Night has fully fallen on Aesir. A comet streaks through the sky, heralding the return of the monstrous winged gods. Separated from everyone she knows and loves, Tessa must find a way to brave the coming storm. Because within her, a dangerous power grows. It might be the one thing that can save them all, if only she can find the strength to control it. And as long as Kalen is not forced to kill her first. AmazonKU
RAGORU by S J Sanders
Hundreds of years before Red – Civilization is failing in a steady decline. In a last-ditch effort to save themselves, humanity has turned to trying to understand their world even as they seek to protect themselves from the monsters within it. Which is how Evelyn Willock found herself stationed in the farthest northern reaches of the habitable zone and answering the call to investigate a strange sighting in the mines much farther to the north where all other human settlements had failed. It is no small task. Few will go outside the habitable zone. Fewer still will venture beyond the northern border where the forests grow thick and are filled with innumerable dangers. Stationed where she is, Evie is the best candidate to take on the job. She is familiar with the dangers of the forests. But in the woods, something new lurks. Wolfish monsters, larger than men, brutal, and terrifying. Danger and pleasure meet when the tables are turned and she becomes the hunted, the feast for their inhuman hunger. Within it all, Evie discovers a meeting of hearts with three males from a dying species who would seek to claim her in every way. Torn between duty and desire, Evie must discover the secrets that haunt the northern lands and decide on the course her future is to take. To stay with the males who have captured her heart would mean leaving all that she knew behind. But beyond that, another worrying was coming to light. If the Ragoru were not the cause of the reported sighting, what was? And was it possible that a new, even more insidious danger lurked beneath the mountains? AmazonKU
THAT SELF SAME METAL (THE FORGE AND FRACTURE SAGA BOOK ONE) by Brittany N Williams
Sixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman who creates and upkeeps the stage blades for William Shakespeare’s acting company, The King’s Men. Joan’s skill with her blades comes from a magical ability to control metal—an ability gifted by her Head Orisha, Ogun. Because her whole family is Orisha-blessed, the Sands family have always kept tabs on the Fae presence in London. Usually that doesn’t involve much except noting the faint glow around a Fae’s body as they try to blend in with London society, but lately, there has been an uptick in brutal Fae attacks. After Joan wounds a powerful Fae and saves the son of a cruel Lord, she is drawn into political intrigue in the human and Fae worlds.
THE HERLEQUIN: PITCH AND SICKLE BOOK SIX (THE DIABOLUS CHRONICLES): AN MM GASLIGHT FANTASY by D K Girl
Pitch and Sickle have escaped the Fulbourn, but not their fate. The Lady’s Horsemen have survived enraged fae queens, murderous forest guardians, walking corpses, and ghosts turned monstrous by the Blight. They have been tortured by sorcerers and made playthings by enemies who have sided with the Morrigan. The ankou and his daemon prince have both confronted awful secrets from their pasts, and made terrible sacrifices to keep the other safe. But how much further will they be forced to go to protect the unimaginable bond that has grown between them? In the midst of the chaos and carnage of the Fulbourn a deadman and a daemon found each other. But all is not as it should be for Prince Vassago, and as the next challenge arises Pitch will need Silas’s steadying presence more than ever before. The journey to Blood Lake will be perilous. A great hunt has begun. Can Silas and the Order outwit the Morrigan and deliver Pitch to where Seraphiel’s secrets lie? Or will the Herlequin succeed where all the rest have failed?
THE KNITTING CONUNDRUM (THE TIME TRAVEL TALISMAN COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE) by Vella Day
Hi, I’m Edith Emory, just an average book-loving knitter with a passion for collecting knick-knacks. When I stumbled upon a magical talisman at a garage sale, I ended up on a wild adventure. You see, this talisman had the power to transport me back in time, and by chance, I landed in the groovy year of 1969. But don’t worry. I wasn’t alone. I had my trusty sidekick and doll-collecting best friend, Millie Morris, with me. Together, we’re uncovering a mystery that’s not just out of this world, but out of this time. Think “Murder She Wrote” meets “Doctor Who,” and you’ll have an idea of the fun and fast-paced journey we’re on. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee and join us as we unravel a mystery that will have you laughing, guessing, and on the edge of your seat. Because in the end, we might just unravel something even more mysterious – our own destinies. AmazonKU
HER ALPHA MATE (ELLSTON ALPHA REGENTS BOOK FOUR) by Rosa Mink
Aubree has spent the last three years alone despite being part of the pack. Her alpha wants her but it’s the last thing on earth she wants. Longs for something good to happen to stop him, but as the days to her birthday dwindle, she knows she’s out of options. That is until an alpha with the council gives her hope once more. More than that really. He makes her want to belong to him, to disobey her alpha’s orders entirely, and tell him everything. Her alpha’s commands are too strong to break and now, all she can do is hope that she can convince Heath to claim her before her alpha gets the chance. Heath didn’t want to attend the summit. He’s done hoping that one day he’ll find his mate, certain the stars didn’t give him one. Or if they did, something took her from him in the years since. He’s determined to keep to himself as much as possible during the downtime from the summit, but that all changes when he meets Aubree. She’s not his mate, but there’s something about her that he can’t ignore. He wants her—his wolf wants her and that’s good enough for him after all these years. He won’t let anyone hurt her again. Especially not the man that wants to claim her she doesn’t want. Once she’s his, she’ll be able to tell him, and then he can take him and her alpha down for the things they’ve done to her. He’ll be the alpha she needs to be safe and happy. He’ll be her alpha mate now and forever, no matter what the stars say. AmazonKU
A DOOMED CRYSTAL CURSE (A CRYSTAL CURSE COZY MYSTERY BOOK FOUR) by Constance Barker
A Mysterious Green Mist, Another Victim and Several Suspects – In the wake of an unforeseen and chilling murder, all suspicion converges on Cora, the last person to have conversed with the now-deceased. Flabbergasted and disbelieving, Cora cannot comprehend why anyone would target such a seemingly gentle soul. Yet, beneath the surface, could there lie hidden truths that she was unaware of? Was the victim concealing a darker side beneath their amiable facade? Simultaneously, Cora grapples with the stinging rejection of her affections by a certain enigmatic individual. She had believed he shared her interest, but now, she’s left doubting the accuracy of her instincts and the veracity of their connection. Time is running out as the formidable Trial of the Six Crystals looms ever closer. Cora has successfully acquired several of the coveted crystals required for entry, but her quest is far from complete. As the trial’s commencement draws near, is her life at risk, and is a sinister force pursuing her, hell-bent on seizing the crystals she has painstakingly collected? A relentless adversary who will leave no stone unturned in their ruthless pursuit of power? AmazonKU
COSMIC CARDIO (ONCE UPON A BITE BOOK TWO) by Charity Parkerson
Cosmos feels like he’s just found himself. Then a young vamp rips everything away from him. Now he must get his revenge. In his twenties, Cosmos fluttered around, doing every odd job imaginable. Only recently has he discovered his passion: fitness. He’s started his spin class, Cosmic Cardio, and—for the first time—everything in his life feels complete. Until one bite at a club ruins everything. Now, there’s only one thing Cosmos can do to reclaim his pride. He has to find the vampire who bit him and destroy his life. When Vega’s ex left him with a teenaged son years ago, he thought being a single dad would be his biggest challenge. Then his son came home a vampire. Now his son won’t stop turning people against their will. When Cosmos shows up angry and bent on teaching his son a lesson, Vega is just fed up enough to let it happen. After all, it’s not like Cosmos plans to kill him. He simply intends to marry Vega and be the step-vampire from hell. Vega has already had one nightmare marriage. At least Cosmos intends to co-parent. What does he have to lose? Only maybe his heart. That’s nothing he hasn’t lost before. AmazonKU
BEWITCHED BY THE LYCANTHROPE (FATED MATES OF THE RIFTWOLVES BOOK FIVE) by Chloe Parker
The man I hate is my fated mate. My post-Convergence life has been a nightmare. Ten years in a research facility, followed by five on the run, and I’m finally putting my life back together. I’ve made New Orleans my home again, and things are good. Then ex-lit professor and alpha wolf Will Watson shows up. The man responsible for it all. Will is the one who abandoned me to the Angels, and now he has the audacity ask for my help. After years of radio silence, I should turn him down without a second thought…but there’s something about him that gives me pause. That something? He’s triggered my first heat. And when it comes to getting down and dirty with Will, I’ve never been able to say no. AmazonKU
DRAGON HUNTED (THE DRAGON OF 23RD STREET BOOK TWO) by Kenley Davidson
VS Note: A re-release from a previous pen name.
What’s worse than a fae prince with murder on his mind? How about a family reunion…
But with dragons. The good news is, I survived the murderous fae prince. I also found my aunt and embraced my inner dragon. Everything should be going great, right? If only. My aunt has disappeared again, I haven’t heard from Draven in months, and the Fae Court wants to question me about their prince’s death. To make matters worse, there’s a gargoyle terrorizing my customers, my savings are running out, and I may lose the bookstore unless I can find a second job. So of course, that’s when fate decides I have it too easy, and my path suddenly collides with the one person I’ve been running from for nineteen years—also known as “Mom.” My whole life, I’ve been told my family wants me dead, but the truth turns out to be a lot murkier than that. The only way to get to the bottom of all the lies is to take a little field trip to the dragon enclave, where I’ll be surrounded by stubborn, suspicious, short-tempered lizards, most of them not very happy to find out I’m still alive. I’m about to get a crash course in dragon politics—which is just like regular politics, but louder. And with fire. Lucky me. AmazonKU
WITCHY AWAKENING (MIDLIFE POTIONS BOOK ONE) by C A Phipps
Discovering you’re a witch because your cat talks to you isn’t as fun as it sounds. Then there’s the body in the garden. When Jessica Lavender’s mother passes away, her mediocre life as a baker takes this unexpected turn, but it’s not the only one. Faced with learning how to harness her magical abilities, Jess must also solve the suspicious death in her small town.
THE DRAGON KING’S OUTCASTS (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK SEVEN): AN M/M/M FANTASY ROMANCE by Amy Sumida
I’ve spent most of my very long life an outcast. Driven out of my home and dread by my mother, I wandered the seas of Serai until the Dragon God, the source of the Sea Dragons’ magic, was trapped by the Dragon Goddess. Without a connection to Karadas, my kind were forced into hibernation. All but me. Because I’m different. I have more Fire in me than other Sea Dragons, enough to make me something else. I avoided hibernation, but without my Water magic, I couldn’t survive in the sea. I left the water and didn’t return for centuries, not until the Dragon God was freed and the Sea Dragons woke. And when I went back into the Rosrae Sea, I felt a great disturbance and knew I was no longer alone. Divine magic had brought a human to Serai and made him into someone like me. I had a dread at last. A brother. I went through a lot to reach Kaleb and help him escape the Dragon King who had enslaved him, but it was worth it. We made a new life for ourselves on land. A good life. But it didn’t last…(LOTS more blurb on ebook seller page…) AmazonKU
DEAD OF NIGHT (GWEN’S GHOSTS BOOK THREE) by H P Mallory and J R Rain
After breaking into Chambon Hall in an attempt to find any evidence that might link Bastian to Victoria’s murder, I’m shocked to find Bastian returning from his date early! Now I’m stuck hiding in his house. To make matters worse, soon the police come knocking on his door. Faced with the realization that Bastian is being arrested for Victoria’s murder, I still can’t shake the feeling that he’s innocent. So I make it my personal mission to find out who is really responsible for her death. And when I finally figure out whodunit, I just might become victim number two. AmazonKU
BREAKING BAILEY (UNDERGROUND OMEGA SYNDICATE) by Jarica Jones
They call themselves the Underground Omega Syndicate, and the dirt they have on me could ruin my life. As an omega myself, I never thought I’d fall victim to an organization that claims to want omegas in power, but I’ve been kidnapped and given a new identity. Now, I’m in the middle of North Harbor’s political scene with orders to take down a corrupt senator. Secrets and more money than I could ever dream of are thrown around like poker chips, and I’m just trying to find the right angle to finish this job. The further we get into the campaign, the more enemies the senator accumulates. Death threats and warnings are getting harder to ignore, and when an attack hits a bit too close for comfort, a pack of bodyguards is assigned to keep me safe. The problem? I’m not the only spy on this campaign. The others think I’m the key to taking the senator down, and they aren’t afraid to use me to get the answers they seek. Little do they know, we share the same goal. AmazonKU
CRY BIG BAD WOLF (THE ALCHEMICAL TALES BOOK FOUR) by Elle Hartford
In this mysterious twist on tales like The Three Little Pigs and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, alchemist Red runs headlong into a new problem . . .how do you sort out the innocent sheep from the wolf in sheep’s clothing? It’s Halloween time in cozy, rural Belville, but the town is feeling far from festive. All Red wants to do is enjoy seasonal treats with her magical canine companion William–and maybe, just maybe, finally strike up the courage to face her feelings for a certain friend. Instead, a robber is playing deadly tricks in the nearby forest, and Red’s neighbors are looking to her for help. One of those neighbors, Ryuko, is known to have a shady past. So when he comes to Red saying that he recognizes the signs of a criminal gang, she listens to him. The incredible part, though, is …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BOUND TO HIS MATE (OMEGAS OF OLIVER CREEK BOOK TWO) by Lorelai M Hart
I’ve never stopped loving him–not for a second. Wylder was my everything back in college. We shared our dreams, or wishes, our money and our bed. Shared so much that after graduation he used his inheritance from his grandmother to invest in a nostalgia-themed restaurant based entirely on my wild ideas. He only asked that we open it in his grandmother’s old Victorian home on Main St. in Oliver Creek. Khai and I were inseparable from the day we met in Psych 101. Which was day one of college. Eventually my business major and his hospitality and culinary arts program led us to separate classrooms, but by then we were sharing an off-campus apartment and planning a future together. One that lasted until it didn’t. A few years into the business, we went haywire and ended up breaking up over something so petty, it hurt to remember. Now, I learn through the grapevine that the thriving business I left in the hands of my ex is struggling. I’m still an owner, albeit a silent partner, and I wonder why I didn’t hear it from him? I’m going to have to go back to Oliver Creek and see what’s going on. AmazonKU
ORC’S SERVANT (CRUCIS ORC TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Eden Ember
My son needs a nanny. My life couldn’t get any worse than it is right now. When Bula died a part of me died with her. No, she wasn’t my fated mate, but she was chosen by the queen and that’s all that mattered to me. The moment I lay eyes on her my heart hammers in my chest. She’s the opposite of orcs with her long blonde hair, pale complexion, and the most beautiful pale blue eyes I’ve ever seen. For the first time since Bula’s death, hope wells in my heart. She fights, yet her eyes peer at me with approval. Her heart pounds in sync with mine. Am I looking at my fated mate? Is this how it feels? I asked the royal guard to find a nanny for my son and they brought me so much more. AmazonKU
HIS CURSE TO GIVE (WOLVES TO BE BOOK ONE) by T S Joyce
VS note: Per author’s Facebook page, a rewritten re-release.
Nash Hudson is on a big job. Bodyguard by day, and werewolf by night, he is climbing the ranks in his Pack. All he has to do is protect his clients, and build his leadership in his Pack, and his life is set. But one chance meeting with a woman on a job has him making decisions he would’ve never made before. His wolf is on the fritz, and pushing for things that will bring severe punishment from his Pack. Summer is gorgeous. Great smile, curves in all the right places, funny, and interesting in every way–she absolutely has his attention. Summer is so many things, but she’s also going through something she is hiding from her friends, and the only one who can set her life on a new path is Nash. They’re strangers, but she sure feels important, and now Nash must decide if helping Summer is worth the risk of punishment from his Pack…or if he’s throwing both of their lives away. AmazonKU
ADORED BY HER ORC AVENGER (MATES OF THE BURNING SUN CLAN BOOK 11) by Celeste King
On this Earth, we fear the orcs. But we fear other humans more…Life is not pretty where I am from. It is brutal and deadly. Such can also be said for the orc that saved me. I thought I was dead, but he fought off my attackers. Together, injured we took shelter in an abandoned house. It’s where I got to know him. Where I started to fall in love with him. But this world isn’t pretty. And when a rogue band of humans threatens Hurian I wonder if my orc warrior has second thoughts about taking a human woman for a mate.
I know his muscles are big enough to protect me. His…you know…is most definitely big enough to please me. But is heart big enough to love me? AmazonKU
THE STARS OF MOUNT QUIXX: THE BRINDLEWATCH QUINTET BOOK ONE by S M Beiko
Sent away for the summer, the Ivyweather sisters were promised a family vacation by their wealthy, indifferent parents. Two at-odds opposites — Constance an anxious society sweetheart and Ivory an adventure-struck rebel — the sisters aren’t sure what to make of the dangerously decayed town of Quixx and its creeping fog that never seems to lift. When Ivory disappears after a spat with her sister, Constance tracks her to the mountain, where the Ivyweathers learn the town’s hushed talk of monsters is more than just a rumor. There, the sisters meet Derrek, a dapper and talented astronomer who also happens to be a spider-like creature with a scientific mind, the best of intentions, and a tragic past. Together, they all must find a way to lift the dangerous fog that has ensnared the town and return Quixx’s long-lost stars. But they soon discover that something far more monstrous than beasts lurks in Quixx, and it’s poised to crush this sleepy mountain town, along with the dreams of those in it. Death and discarded memories haunt every corner of Quixx, but kinship, romance, and family — the one we choose — are at the heart of this cautiously optimistic, unabashedly queer modern monster story. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BITTEN BY TIME (THE VAMPIRE GENESIS CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Lara Bronson
What do you do when you go through a bad breakup? You travel to places you have always wanted to visit. Alone. In my case, I went to see the castle ruins once ruled by my hero—Vlad the Impaler. Yes, yes. The one everyone knows as Count Dracula. To my historian’s heart’s delight, I discovered a pendant in ruins. But to my dismay, it transported me to medieval times, at the beginning of Vlad the Impaler’s rule. Now I have to find a way home while pretending to be mute and staying away from trouble. In the meantime, I considered it my duty to figure out if Vlad the Impaler was indeed a vampire. Who wouldn’t? Except, a ridiculously handsome knight discovered I wasn’t mute, and now my chances of returning home could be ruined forever. Not only is he a scoundrel, rascal, and a ruffian, but did I mention he was also ridiculously handsome? AmazonKU
THE WOLF WITCH (THE COVEN SHIFTER MAGIC BOOK ONE) by Chandelle LaVaun
Sometimes magic throws a curveball…I thought I had everything figured out. I’d gone to the academy for witches and mastered my magic. I’d opened my own witchy occult store, just as I always wanted. And my family was as close as ever. Everything was going according to plan. Until the wolves showed up and dragged me back to their land. It was all a misunderstanding. They had the wrong girl, the wrong idea. I was just a witch. And then I shifted. But nothing is as it appears…and now my life is in danger. AmazonKU
SPIRIT OF DEADWOOD by Sherry A Burton
When Jerry McNeal and Gunter are asked to travel to the Old West town of Deadwood, South Dakota to check out some mysterious happenings, they jump at the chance to explore the historic town. Equally exciting, Jerry and his ghostly K-9 partner soon find themselves walking the streets with legendary gunfighters and dodging the daily arrival of a phantom stagecoach that still brings age-old spirits to town. In a story within a story, disabled Marine veteran Tyler Jones, aka Jonesy, unknowingly rents an apartment in the same historic town. Hiding in the shadow of his former self, Jonesy soon finds himself pushed out of his comfort zone by Grandma Lilly, the lively spirit of a former Deadwood madam determined to help the man realize his worth and help him heal the heart of Juanita Stim, the widowed mother who rents him a room in her house overlooking the legendary city. When Jonesy finds out his old friend, the psychic medium, is in town, he asks Jerry to stop in and speak with the Deadwood madam to see if he can uncover what is preventing her spirit from leaving the house. Will Jerry be able to help Madam Lillian walk the streets of Deadwood once more, or is she destined to live within the prison of her home for all of time? AmazonKU
DESTINED BY SURF (DRAGON FIREFIGHTERS BOOK NINE) by Ashe Moon
Alpha sea dragon Kai has a problem with his impulses. He’d rather run his guesthouse or hit the waves with his brothers than worry about the unwanted expectations of his family and clan, who have him pinned as the island’s next great chief. However, after forgetting an offhanded promise he made to his ailing grandmother that he would have a fiancé by her big birthday reunion, Kai is now in panic mode trying to find an omega crazy enough for the task. Enter Visir, the stoic forest dragon bodyguard on a mission to paradise. When a riptide accident puts him in Kai’s debt, Visir is quick to recognize the one way he can repay the alpha for saving his life. Despite being completely out of his element in this ocean world, Visir’s insatiable curiosity and unshakeable commitment mean he’s willing to do anything to get the job done. The ruse only needs to last for a night, but when their fake relationship begins to feel all too real, neither can resist the temptation to dive into deeper waters—even if it means everything crashing down around them. AmazonKU
DRAGON DADDY’S NANNY (DRAGON REBELS BOOK ONE) by Roxie Ray
I’m a dragon daddy, and she’s the irresistible nanny who is about to get burned…My night club, The Dragon’s Den, is heaven on earth. For a dragon, that’s saying something. I have constant access to sin after delicious sin as well as a steady stream of women in my bed who are eager for me to corrupt them. I’ll admit, the baby someone left on my doorstep was unexpected. Likewise, the positive DNA test was damning, so I did what every dragon daddy in my position would do—I hired a nanny. Mariah is the perfect candidate. Hardworking, nurturing and with just a touch of feistiness. You can’t blame me for proposing some additional…benefits. Sadly, she’s determined to resist me and has the crazy idea I’ll make a good family man. I’m afraid all her well-laid plans will soon burn, though. Not only am I failing miserably at resisting her, but I think she’s tempted, too. Worse still, the baby’s mother is about to make our lives a living hell. AmazonKU
FORBIDDEN WOLF DADDY (BREAKING PACK RULES BOOK ONE) by Roxie Ray
Shifters are off limits. But for this hot single daddy, I’ll break all the rules…Inside the classroom, I have plenty of rules. Outside the classroom, I only have one—don’t date shifters. That includes the single father of my new kindergarten student. But limiting myself to sideways glances at Cole’s powerful muscles is proving impossible to do. I, of all people, should know better. Until recently, humans and shifters weren’t even allowed to be together. Not to mention I could lose my job for dating a student’s parent. And if anyone found out that I’ve already been bitten once and how badly that ended, I could be run out of town all over again. My heart is telling me that Cole’s different. But if I give in to temptation, there are those who want to keep us apart. By any means necessary. AmazonKU
CHALLENGE OF THE COURT (THE OTHER REALM BOOK FIVE) by Heather G Harris
I’m supposed to be meeting with Emory’s dragon Court and amazing them with my suave wit and shining intellect. Instead I’m on the trail of a kidnapper. Someone has stolen away a centaur teenager, Alfie, from a magical circus. The circus master has hired me and Gato to find out who took him – hopefully before Alfie swims with the fishes. The problem is, no one in the circus is who they say they are. The Other Circus is a front for a magical underground, helping those that want to leave their magical lives far behind. They’ve spent years keeping their heads down and their mouths shut and it’s going to take more than asking nicely to get this bunch to crack. The clock is ticking, not just to find Alfie, but also for me to impress Emory’s dragon Court. When I finally meet them, I’m going to have to pass through a series of consort challenges before they’ll recognise me as Emory’s intended mate. Oh, and they won’t tell me what’s a challenge, and what’s not. Nothing is what it seems, but luckily I come with an inbuilt lie detector. I’m itching to prove to the standoffish dragon-shifters that I’m more than a pretty face but finding Alfie has to come first. I’m juggling things as best I can, but all it will take is one wrong move to bring everything crashing down on my head. AmazonKU
KNIGHTS OF PAST (TRANSFUSION BOOK 13) by Stephanie Hudson
The dust of Battle has settled over the Land. War cries of victory are Echoed throughout Hell. And now I can get back to my life of Lego and Star Trek, With one big difference,
I now have a King to share it with. But it seems as if Fate had a different idea for me, And any plans for peace are shattered with the strength of my dreams, Nightmares of one last foe I must face. For the Wraith Master still haunts me and the vow I made even more so. Now I must choose to walk the path of peace, or the path of a promise once made. A promise that will lead me to a place unknown, One not even Lucius can save me from. Not when he is the enemy. In this, Knights of Past. AmazonKU
MORAL DILEMMA (THE MORAL ELEMENT) by Charlotte Brice
Rick reluctantly attends his school reunion to meet the family his old school friend is involved with. He leaves feeling uncertain about the sad young omega with the alpha couple, but returning to the fire station for a night shift has him attending a car accident with very familiar occupants – and the little omega in need of saving. Asher isn’t in the best relationship, but he has shelter and food. When the car accident leaves him without anything, he does the only thing a lost omega can do – turn up at the workplace of the only man to ever smile at him. Rick is happy to help the deaf omega, but his growing feelings leave him conflicted about moving in on his best friend’s omega. When he discovers all is not what it seems, saving Asher becomes his only option. AmazonKU
RUINS OF SEA AND SOULS (FAE ISLES BOOK THREE) by Lisette Marshall
“You fell in love with a fae executioner. Did you truly think that would end well?” With war looming, Emelin’s plan is simple: break the Mother’s bindings while her more diplomacy-minded friends persuade the rest of the world to join their rebellion. Unfortunately, their would-be allies are far too concerned about Em’s exact connection to the feared and hated Silent Death. They might risk their lives for the world’s only unbound mage, but they’ll never fight for a fae prince’s puppet. Forced to hide the explosive secret of their love, Em and Creon journey to the plague-cursed continent to learn more about the bindings. But as they face dragons, ruins, and murderous forests in search of the vanished gods, distrust between Creon and their travel companions brings tensions to a boiling point. And if their love may cost them the victory against the Mother … how will Em ever choose between her heart and her duty? AmazonKU
CALMING THE STORM: A KITSUNE FANTASY ROMANCE (CRIMSON STORM TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Avery Phoenix and Yumoyori Wilson
Taming the storm was one thing. Calming it is a whole other battle, as it turns out. My name is Crimson Arashi. Well, at least that was my name until I obtained a mysterious pocket watch, then somehow acquired six sexy men and a loyal familiar who can rip the balls off of any man. Now, I’m Crimson Storm, and I carry the power of Storm Yuna, the strongest mage Homatomashi has ever known. The truth has been revealed, and now the clock is ticking. It’s up to me to take Storm’s place with my men in tow as we track down the three missing crystals from her pocket watch while also searching for the leader of N.R.O. In unfamiliar territory and with enemies from my men’s past making a dramatic entrance in the middle of our investigation, tracking down the prime suspect couldn’t be more confusing. On top of everything else, the growing emotions I feel towards each of my men and the recurring memories from Storm’s past that reveal themselves in my dreams, make it harder and harder to ignore the burning desire building inside me. My own powers are increasing and with them brings conflict, two forces working against one another rather than together, which puts me in a dilemma I don’t have the time to deal with. Can I juggle all of the danger and problems in the outside world, while somehow also calming the growing storm brewing within me? Or will this be the beginning of my own demise? AmazonKU
ACCIDENTAL AF (THE ACCIDENTALS BOOK 13) by Dakota Cassidy
Sounds like the start of a bad gag, but the joke’s on Kash Samuels when he stumbles into a bar called NOPE, looking for warmth and a working phone, only to get caught in the middle of a bar fight. Next thing you know, he’s got weird…appendages…popping up all over the place…a fin here, a lock of pink hair there, a mangy tail somewhere else…Maybe he actually fell asleep in his car and the exhaust fumes made him loco. It’s the only way to explain the insanity that ensues when he finds himself surrounded by a group of stunning ladies claiming to be paranormal beings, along with their entourage of demon, zombie, and troll butler/chef. And let’s not even discuss the line around the block of other supernatural species, each hoping to claim Kash as their own…Oh, and one totally crush-worthy human scientist. A woman Kash is falling for more every day. Too bad she’s keeping him at arm’s length—and in the dark about her own health, even as she works day and night to help Kash control his wonky body. Yep, life sure has taken a turn. For Kash, who’s always wanted a family after growing up in the system, just him and his brother against the world, this kind and crazy group may not be the family he envisioned…but they’re the family you need when you’re Accidental AF! AmazonKU
A SUITABLE BODYGUARD by R Cooper
For nearly twenty years, noble families have torn the country apart battling for the throne. Until now, the Tialttyrin have avoided the chaos, since no other nobles will risk offending the mysterious, powerful fae by attacking their favorites. But as the violence encroaches into the Tialttyrin’s green valley, continued peace might require action. Or so Zelli, the family’s youngest and most fae member, believes. Sheltered and inexperienced, Zelli resolves to save the valley and his family even if it means sneaking away to act on his own. He stops only to ask his family’s sworn guard Tahlen’s opinion on the matter. Thoughtful and reserved despite his young age, Tahlen has experience with the war going on outside the valley, as well as the respect of the other guards and the ear of the leader of the Tialttyrin. He surprises Zelli by agreeing something has to be done and that Zelli is the one to do it, but insists that if Zelli goes, Tahlen must go with him. Tahlen is oath-bound to protect Zelli with his body and his life, but …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
JUNEAU (OMEGAS THROUGH TIME BOOK ONE) by Calliope Stewart
Boston, 1915. Juneau Wilde is the youngest child of the illustrious Wilde family. Despite her omega designation, she is an adventurous troublemaker that spends her days driving her widowed mother crazy. Juneau constantly bucks against the constraints of society, wanting to live the kind of life that the heroines in her favorite novels live. One night, at a Gala meant to decide her future pack, she touches a mirror and is transported through time, only leaving behind one glittering, gold shoe. Boston, 2022. Juneau lands in the middle of a bar owned by Pack Steele, a group of former MC members. It’s there that she meets alphas Rex, Doc, Bat, Storm, and their omega, Podcast. Juneau is immediately charmed by the modern world and by the sweet and surly pack that vows to protect her until they can figure out how to send her back to her own time. Unfortunately, the pack’s former MC is out for revenge, still angry about the pack’s abandonment of the club. This puts Juneau right in their crosshairs. In the end, Juneau must decide if her heart belongs in the past with her family, or in the future with Pack Steele. This book is rated at 18+ for sexual and other adult situations. This is a contemporary OV with a PNR twist that features an MFMMMM group and contains both MF & MM situations. AmazonKU
CHASED BY THE GUARDIAN (MATE HUNT FERAL PACK BOOK TWO) by Lola Glass
By some miracle, my fated mate is a werewolf. Honestly, I thought the mate fever was going to take me out. Being a vampire comes with a lot of unfortunate consequences. But I finally met my mate–in the bathroom, of all places–and he’s a wolf. Drinking his blood saves my life, but then everything gets more complicated. He’s dark, jaded, and has a five-year-old son. If we decide to be together, it will change all three of our lives. I think I can live with that, but it’s not up to me. And what am I supposed to do if my mate decides that isn’t what he wants? AmazonKU
NORA’S KRAKEN (MONSTROUS RELATIONS BUREAU BOOK ONE) by Leigh Miller
I didn’t flee one monster just to be claimed by another. When the Monster Relations Bureau tells me I’ve been identified as a kraken shifter’s mate, my first instinct is to run. I learned the hard way what it means to be treated like someone’s possession, and I’m not about to make the same mistake twice. Only, Elias is… different. Patient and careful with me, willing to wait as long as it takes for me to let him in. The more I learn to trust him, and the more he draws me under with the dark temptation of his touch, the more the defenses I’ve held onto so long start to crumble. Still, he’s not the only monster I’ve dealt with. And when the human monster from my past finally catches up with me, I’ll have to decide if I trust Elias enough to let him help me, protect me, claim me as his, even though being possessed has only ever left me broken and afraid. AmazonKU
UNFETTERED OMEGA (FOUND AND FREED: THE UNFETTERED BOOK ONE) MM PARANORMAL ROMANCE by S Rodman
I’m a slave. Nothing more than property. The very thing I never wanted to be, and the very reason I ran away from my pack. Seems like fate has a cruel sense of humor. Being enslaved in a harem, even a billionaire’s, is no life at all. ‘Ritchie’s Rainbow’, they call us. Each of us are named and dressed in a different color. Red, Blue, Jade, Gray, Pink, Yellow and Indigo. I’ve been called Red for so long, I can barely remember my real name. A vampire, siren, fey, demon, vessel, kelpie and me, a wolf shifter. All imprisoned for the pleasure of a wealthy human, to use for himself and to lend to his friends. I take care of the other boys the best I can, they are brothers to me and it’s in my omega nature to be nurturing. But it is hard when we are all suffering so much. But Brodie, the new healer, seems kind under his gruff exterior. I see something in his eyes. Something that gives me hope. I think he might just be here to save us all. But I don’t think falling for me is part of the plan. Am I going to ruin everything? Or will I finally find freedom? Finally become unfettered? AmazonKU
DEFENDER CHIMERA (PROTECTION, INC., DEFENDERS BOOK FOUR) by Zoe Chant
When your worst enemy turns out to be your fated mate…Carter doesn’t want a mate, thank you very much. He’s got no time for love–he’s too busy trying to hide the monstrous shift form he was cursed with. Not to mention trying to stop his annoyingly hot business rival Fenella Kim from doing a hostile takeover of his company. She’s the thorn in his side, the Lego under his bare foot, and absolutely, definitely, positively not his one true love. Fen doesn’t need a man, thank you very much. It’s hard enough running her own business when she’s struggling with undiagnosed ADHD. Not to mention constantly being compared to her obnoxiously hot business rival, the arrogant and brilliant Carter Howe. The very thought of him makes her tingle all over. With rage. Definitely rage. But it’s hard to stay angry when you’re kidnapped together, dumped in the wilderness, and pursued by deadly attackers. And it’s even harder to keep your terrible secret from the enemy you just might be falling for. AmazonKU
ROYAL REBEL (FATE OF EYRINTHIA BOOK FOUR) by Heather Frost
After his father’s latest punishment, Grayson isn’t at his full strength. Trapped in Ryden and surrounded by enemies, he knows escaping with Mia will be more complicated than anticipated. Tyrell is determined to claim Mia for himself, and Henri’s plans for the rest of Eyrinthia are more horrific than Grayson ever imagined. Despite the increased danger, he and Mia must return to Mortise and warn Desfan of what’s coming—even though it may already be too late. In Mortise, the palace is still reeling from the brutal attack that left many dead and even more wounded. Regardless of the chaos, Desfan is determined to continue with his coronation. As serjan, he hopes to bring stability to his country and solidify the peace with Devendra. But things in Eyrinthia are always complicated. When Prince Liam reveals they may be facing dangers from old enemies, Desfan will have to decide what kind of ruler he will be. Devastating news from home has left Clare broken. Despite her heartache, she must once again be Serene’s decoy when a terrifying report sends the princess on an unexpected mission to Zennor. Left at the palace, Clare helps Desfan build trust with the elite in Mortise while guarding a treasonous secret. Because as her grief transforms into a burning desire for vengeance, she is finally ready to embrace a new role—rebel. Eyrinthia is consumed by uncertainty. Duty. Desire. Sacrifice. Every rebellion has its cost. AmazonKU
MERCILESS VILLAINS (RUTHLESS VILLAINS BOOK FIVE) by Marion Blackwood
While Audrey and Callan were busy trying to persuade the King of Metal to help them, Chancellor Quill and the rest of his parliament were already making their moves. Faced with overwhelming odds, the dark mages will have to use every trick and every scheme that they can conjure in order to stand a chance. However, one of the good things about being a dark mage is that there are no limitations. No rules. And no morals. To win this war, Callan and Audrey and the rest of their allies plan to fight dirty. Nothing is too ruthless, too wicked, when their power and freedom are on the line. The only problem is of course that dark mages are not used to working together with others, and one mistake could doom them all. Trust is scarce. Relationships barely formed are easily broken. And the entire might of Eldar, along with a Binder, awaits them on the other side of the battlefield. Can Audrey and Callan go up against them and walk away victorious? Or do ruthless villains like them simply not get a happily ever after? AmazonKU
MENDING THE DRAGON’S HEART (HEARTSTONE RESCUE BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe
When Lake loses his betrothed, he also loses his dragon heartstone, the thing that gives a dragon their magic. He’s locked away, waiting to pass. But his brother is a Seer, and he refuses to let Lake die, so he arranges a rescue. Boone is one of an elite dragon rescue team, sent to pull Lake into the modern human world so he can be taken to a sanctuary in the Colorado mountains. What he doesn’t count on is falling hard for Lake, who’s just sweet and wonderful and loving. Now the race is on to find Lake another heartstone, and to stop other dragons from being destroyed, before it’s too late, even as Lake and Boone start a family. AmazonKU
SURPRISE (BEARS PROTECTING PORTLAND BOOK ONE) by Jada Cox
I thought life after military service would be a breeze. I was putting down roots. New house, new business, new woman—and not just any woman—one crazy-hot weekend together and I really thought she could be the One. But then everything changed. No spec-ops training could have prepared me for what happened when our guys’ camping trip went sideways. Ever since, every now and then, I shift into a bear. A fierce, dangerous, out-of-control bear. Bears don’t have second dates, even with the woman of their dreams. So for Amber’s sake, I didn’t show up. And I never called. A year later, I walk into a swanky office to pitch a huge new contract, and there she is–standing at the head of the conference table. I’m dumbstruck with an overwhelming, bone-deep, undeniable truth, and I suddenly realize how stupid I’ve been. Amber is definitely the One. She always has been. I have to tell her what happened, how sorry I am, how she’s all that matters—But now she won’t even look at me. Can I ever convince her to give me a second chance? AmazonKU
ALPHA’S SECRET BABY (REJECTED MATE AND SECRET BABY) by Jennifer Eve
My life was like a train on a fixed track. I knew I would inherit the pack, but didn’t know that Alpha’s duty included arranged marriage. So naturally, I disliked the girl chosen by my parents, even though she was my Mate-gorgeous and intelligent! The matebond guided me to claim her, but my rational side forced me to reject her after a perfect night. I didn’t realize my love until I lost her, when she left the pack to pursue her dreams. However, my love did not die once I saw her again, at my engagement to someone else. This time, I won’t let her go, even if it means hurting another girl, or even resulting in a pack war. But she told me that we were impossible because she loved someone else and had his baby already. Desperate and disappointed, I thought I had lost her forever, but…Why did her baby look so familiar to me? AmazonKU
SUGAR RUSH (KILLERS AND KINGS BOOK THREE) by Leigh Kelsey
I’m caught between the devil and the deep blue serial killer…Well, he’s more green than blue. He’s also a lizard maniac determined to take over all of Hell. And with Taj fatally wounded, X kidnapped, and Dev so weak he’s in a coma, I’m more than caught. I’m falling apart—and so are Ark and Joseph. Eidolon won’t stop until he’s all-powerful, and he’s holding my mate as leverage to make me do his dirty work. If I don’t hand over a deadly relic, he’ll kill X. If I do, he’ll be unstoppable. There’s no way to win this violent game of cat and mouse. If I want to end him once and for all—and make sure he stays dead this time—I’ll have to risk everything. My sanity. My magic. My mates. And I’m not sure I can pay that price. Just think of cocktails on a private island when all this is over, Avie. Just think of cocktails. AmazonKU
MATEBOND DANCE (D’VAIRE BOOK 36) by Jessamyn Kingley
Shane is a talented dancer, adores his family, and cannot imagine the world without his best friend. Fate made him a shifter, and at seventeen, Shane discovers the boy he has been crushing on for years is his mate. Sadly, Shane’s best friend is not interested in a romantic relationship—especially not with a man. Gryphon cannot handle learning that Shane is his mate. For most of their childhood, they dreamed of sharing a stage and confided their innocent secrets. But Gryphon never thought of Shane as a potential love interest. Shane is a man, and Gryphon is not gay. Confused and terrified, Gryphon asks Shane to end their matebond forever. Destroyed by Gryphon’s rejection and refusing to defy the goddess who put them together, Shane leaves everything behind and starts fresh thousands of miles away. Nine years later, both men are accomplished dancers and have barely spoken in years, despite the connection they hide from nearly everyone. Shane is called home to help his father, and he must confront his past—and the other half of his soul. With time and space, Gryphon has cast aside the lies he once told himself, and he no longer pretends he is not attracted to Shane. However, Shane has zero interest in reconciliation, and there may be no salvaging their matebond. The choreography of two devoted lovers sets sparks flying, but these two mates have little left between them but spite. AmazonKU
AUCTIONED TO THE ALPHA by Trent Evans
I wasn’t up for auction. He acquired me anyway. My job was to hunt down runaway omegas and deliver them for sale to the shifter clans. Then one day an alpha wolf ignored the girl on the auction block and demanded someone else instead. Me. I could pretend I didn’t know what I was, and maybe that was true once, but since that day three years ago when Dimitri first captured my gaze with his I’ve known exactly who and what I am…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
SEMESTER THREE (URBAN ACADEMY) by Mazzy J March
There’s someone after me. My body knows. My senses know. They are after me, and they won’t stop until I succumb. I have enough going on without this new facet of my life. I have three guys who all are trying to claim me in one way or the other. I have school. I have a job at the bar, and, I still fill in at night for the academy, as their janitor. Then there’s the suitemate who reminds me that I’m human every five seconds. Some days I think we’re friends. Others, I lock my door at night. It’s our thing. My scent is getting me in trouble. Yeah, I knew that shifters scented their mate in different ways, but I’m attracting a whole hell of a lot more than shifters. Jinns, warlocks, demons, shifters, and vampires alike are flocking to the bar for a look and maybe a grab at what one alpha called the new, ripe peach in the Moonlight. I’m wearing the amulet Josephine told me to but it doesn’t seem to deter the perverts. Being walked home by Storm, someone attacks us. I scream. I flail. I trip, fall and hit my head. I see blood on my hands and hear ringing in my ears. Whoever has been stalking me has finally caught their prey–and their prey is me. I was just about ready to accept Storm as my second mate…but I may have waited too long. AmazonKU
VAMPIRES ARE FOREVER (VAMPIRES CRAVE CURVES BOOK ONE) by Aidy Award
He likes his drinks dirty… and straight from the vein. But he would never shake them… he’d much rather lick them, bite them, suck them, taste their very essence of life. So why is he craving chocolate cake??? Meet Vond, James Vond~ I am a soulless vampire, in service to the Vampire Intelligence Agency as their top black ops agent, protecting the immortal royals of Europe in a world of shadows and secrets. My life revolves around strategy, competition, and keeping our society safe. Why in hellfire have I been assigned to escort this delicious plus-size fashion designer to meet one of the Immortal Princesses? For a damn dress? I should be out stalking and destroying the hunters who seek to destroy anyone and anything immortal. When I meet Rose, everything changes. She smells like rich chocolate cake, and I bet she tastes even better. Not that I’ll ever find out. F*ck fated mates. I’d never ask her to share her soul with me. That would make me vulnerable and put her in danger. But denying us both what we want doesn’t keep her safe. And I’ll eat the faces off the ones who think they can touch her. AmazonKU
WHAT A DRAGON NEEDS (STAR OF THE NORTH DRAGONS) by Ava Cuvay
Dragon Council Emissary Lucia Bengtsson visits Minnesota’s clan to discover how they thwarted a recent invasion by a long-prophesized World Destroyer. What she finds is a family that welcomes her with an unquestioning warmth she’s never experienced among her own clan members, who have always judged her by the diminutive size of her Light Dragon. Only the sexy yet antagonistic Ivar Drekison demands she prove herself while he keeps her at arms-length. Arms she desperately wants wrapped around her. Third-born son of the Star of the North clan, Ivar Drekison’s attitude is as sharp and cold as his Metal Dragon’s claws. When Lucia Bengtsson, the gorgeous yet standoffish Dragon Council representative, arrives to interrogate his family on their battle strategies, he senses an underhanded betrayal brewing. While everyone else adores Lucia and her gentle manners, Ivar clashes with her in an attempt to force the truth behind her visit. In doing so, he must also battle his own overwhelming attraction to her.
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