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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HER ALIEN LIBRARIAN: STRANDED ON EARTH BOOK TWO by Ivy Knox

Mylo Monroe cares about three things: the library he runs, his brothers, and remaining single so he can continue his carefree lifestyle. But much to his chagrin, there’s one woman he can’t get out of his head no matter how hard he tries. Samantha Rodriguez is an award-winning photographer and has spent her illustrious career traveling the world capturing breathtaking moments on film. She was certain her life would never change, but when her mother’s Alzheimer’s worsens, she hangs up her camera and travels to her hometown of Sudbury, New Hampshire, so she can remain at her mom’s side. Luckily, her best friend lives in Sudbury, but that friend is also married to the brother of the hottest one-night stand Sam has ever had. Since her divorce, Sam has vowed to remain single, but when she’s unexpectedly invited to her ex-husband’s wedding, she enlists Mylo as her pretend boyfriend for the event. He plays his role all too well, making them both question whether there’s more to this heat between them than a casual fling. Meanwhile, as her mother’s condition worsens, a nefarious local cop from Sam’s past threatens to expose Mylo and his brothers for what they truly are, making a happily ever after seem impossible. How can she care for her mother and develop a relationship with Mylo when both could be taken from her at any moment?     AmazonKU

HIS HUMAN WIDOW (MONSTERS LOVE CURVY GIRLS BOOK 10) by Michele Mills

I married a dead war hero. His name was Fire Lieutenant Byric Sandstone—an extremely wealthy Hyrrokin landowner, with a complicated estate. Obviously, I’m not really his widow. It’s a technicality, on paper so I could bypass immigration and perform my duties. Everyone but the lawyer who forged the signature thinks I’m really Byric’s chosen bound, but my real job is to care for his elderly grandmother and his three-headed wulver. I love my cushy life on Tarvos. One night, the front door to the mansion bursts open. A disheveled, wild-eyed and monstrous Lieutenant Sandstone returns home, having escaped from his prison cell behind enemy lines. Wait, my husband isn’t dead? “Who the hell are you?” he rasps. “Your bound,” I whimper from underneath the sheets. Oh no. How is this going to work out?     AmazonKU

VERIK (ARIXXIA FIELDS: A STEAMY SMALL TOWN ALIEN ROMANCE) by Alana Khan

I’m willing to take any job to pay the bills. The alternative, returning to Earth, is not an option. The production company filming the Solar Snowfall movie right in the middle of my adopted town of Arixxia Fields is willing to pay me gobs of money to do hair and makeup for the cast. How bad can the gig be? The leading male, the galaxy’s hunkiest star, is also the galaxy’s biggest ass. It’s a stroke of luck when, instead of the drunken, arrogant, narcissist, I get to work on his stunt double—the equally hunky super nice guy who can’t take his gaze off me. Too bad our fiery attraction is forbidden. If I want to keep my salon and be able to pay for unimportant luxuries like food and lodging, Verik and I will have to keep our relationship secret. How hard can that be in this small town where everyone knows everything about me down to my bra size? (Since everyone else knows, it’s 36C.)     AmazonKU

SEDUCED BY STARLIGHT (WARRIOR KINGS OF ALIOTH BOOK FOUR) by Sara Ivy Hill

FENIX – Everything I’ve ever loved has been taken from me. My mother. My childhood home. My lover. Even my freedom, when my father shackled me with a planet to rule. Now I know better. The less I love, the less I lose. But then I find My fated queen. And my heart is instantly lost to her forever. So I hide her in my floating palace. If no one knows she exists, no one can take her away from me. And if she doesn’t know what she means to me, she won’t leave. TAMIRA – I rescued myself when I was abducted by aliens. I saw my chance, and I ran. Now I’m hiding—not from my enemies, but from my friends. The ones I abandoned to our captors when I ran away. The ones who are searching for me now, so they can take me back to Earth. But Earth is the last place I want to return. My unlikely ally? The playboy alien king. He was supposed to rescue me. Instead, he’s keeping me as his dirty little secret. But I have a secret, too. One that could drive us apart forever. I’m pregnant. And the baby isn’t his.     AmazonKU

SENTIENT CYBORG BOOK ONE by Jessie Rose Case

VS Note: The author will release all 5 books on JUNE 29 as far as I can tell. The blurb appears to be the same for each of the books so I’m only listing the link to Book One.

In a post-apocalyptic world love and sparking tantalizing all-consuming passion are hard to find when human life is under threat. This series follows the stories of 5 women. One book for each of them. Where brutality and death a possible everyday occurrence. Survival is hard and the women have to be just as tough. Life is often cheap, with no guarantees beyond the moment they breathe and no real prospects of life beyond that. But they are fighting back. Demanding their right to survive. To find hot loving passion they never thought possible in the arms of other men and live beyond it. With strong dominant sexy men who cherish them, love them and bring them back to life. In the face of such unknown, it is a victory over life itself. ..(MUCH more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

AJAX: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

A warrior. A pacifist. An undeniable passion…..Ajax named for the Trojan war hero, the son of King Telamon and Periboea in Greek mythology. He was a warrior that had faced plenty of wars in his years in captivity and a survivor. Many had not. And since being free, the long years of fighting and searching for his lost brothers throughout the universe had taken their toll. He recognised the malaise when he saw it. He was struggling with the long years as many of his brothers were. Their hopes on the blood mapping that more and more worlds were now doing. Finding the mate that was their perfect match, that held their future stemming off the malaise was now a desperate priority. He had to find her to survive again. Malia was a people pleaser. Someone who avoided any form of conflict. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)  AmazonKU

LURED BY THE ALIEN ROGUE (NOVA BRIDES BOOK FIVE) by Thea Dane

I help bring in the alien bad boys…until one of them finds me. I’ve been told I have a mind like an alien, whatever that means. It makes me a good detective. So what better place to practice my trade than on Planet Xaxos? But my past follows me beyond the stars. I put Klinn Ustrar in jail on Earth months ago. Now he’s out searching the galaxies for me. He kidnaps me while I’m working another case. It turns out he was framed, and we have less than a week to figure out who did it. He’s willing to let me go if I help clear his name. But with those big muscles, merciless mouth, and alien talents, I’m starting to think I don’t have the wrong guy after all.     AmazonKU

THE ROAD TO ROSWELL: A NOVEL by Connie Willis

When level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico, for her college roommate’s UFO-themed wedding—complete with a true-believer bridegroom—she can’t help but roll her eyes at all the wide-eyed talk of aliens, which obviously don’t exist. Imagine her surprise, then, when she is abducted by one. Odder still, her abductor is far from what the popular media have led her to expect, with a body like a tumbleweed and a mass of lightning-fast tentacles. Nor is Francie the only victim of the alien’s abduction spree. Before long, he has acquired a charming con man named Wade, a sweet little old lady with a casino addiction, a retiree with a huge RV and a love for old Westerns, and a UFO-chasing nutjob who is thoroughly convinced the alien intends to probe them and/or take over the planet. But the more Francie gets to know the alien, the more convinced she becomes that he’s not an invader. That he’s in trouble and she has to help him. Only she doesn’t know how—or even what the trouble is.  Part alien-abduction adventure, part road trip saga, part romantic comedy, The Road to Roswell is packed full of Men in Black, Elvis impersonators, tourist traps, rattlesnakes, chemtrails, and Close Encounters of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth kind. Can Francie, stuck in a neon green bridesmaid’s dress, save the world—and still make it back for the wedding?

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REBIRTH (CAPTURED EARTH BOOK FIVE) by A G Wilde

HE’ROX – I stand on the edge of a world reborn. My purpose fulfilled in eradicating our enemies. But a deep emptiness remains, an abyss within me. There is nothing left to offer this new world rebuilding from the ruins. I must return home. Her arrival is ordinary. A hyu’man like the others. But one I did not expect to change the core of my very existence. Soh’fee arrives at the site of this new Er’then city, at the same time that I sense a disturbance that will change our paths forever. Small, unsuspecting hyu’man, she comes along with me on a journey that brings horror, violence and chill into her world. As we track a nightmarish menace, blood is spilled and lives hang in the balance. And it is not long till I realize one thing. This little hyu’man has come to mean more to me than she should. Soh’fee has become my world in this place, fueling hope I’d thought lost. She gives me a reason to stay and fight. And I discover my true purpose lies not in destruction, but in fiercely protecting what has been reborn from the ashes…This new world, and Soh’fee who has become my own.     AmazonKU

SUNRISE AND ASHES (THE CHOSEN LEGACY BOOK FOUR) by Brittany Hester

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. Romantic elements maybe?

Ren uncovered the council’s deadly secret, and it means make or break for the resistance. After experiencing the devastating capabilities of the combat-ready bioadvanced machines firsthand, the resistance and their allies realize that the council created the CAMs to wreak destruction wherever they cannot control. The choice is clear: annihilate the technological monstrosities and their masters, or lose everything they’ve fought for. Ren always knew getting out from under the thumb of the council carried a huge risk for everyone involved, but the price of overthrowing their overlords has become too high. The oppressive rule of the council hangs heavy over Ren’s head and the entire world. With the CAMs in their arsenal, innocent lives will be sacrificed, hopes destroyed, and families torn apart forever. While some of the factions are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to prevent the council from succeeding, Ren refuses to spend the lives of the people they’ve been trying to free from tyranny. Love is a choice Ren never believed she would make. The freedom she’s been fighting for is closer than ever, and so is her destruction. Ren’s desperate search for hope uncovers an unexpected bond that could provide her with the answer she’s been looking for. But her solution could turn out to be more dangerous than the resistance’s plan. With freedom within reach, she must make a decision that will define humanity’s future. Can Ren bring an end to the council’s regime without paying for it in blood? If she can’t make the right choice, is she ready to lose someone again?     AmazonKU

BAOBY: OUT OF THIS WORLD CLONES: BOOK THREE ALIEN BAND OF BROTHERS by Ravyn Wilde

Alien Band of Brothers is part of Ravyn Wilde’s Science Fiction Romance Series, Out of THIS World. This alien abduction romance is Book 3 in the series. If you love aliens, laugh out loud moments, and books bursting with action, suspense, and love—you’ll adore this!     AmazonKU

LOST ON OBLIVION (KINDRED TALES BOOK 50) by Evangeline Anderson

Andi Smyth has a PhD in Medicinal Botany…and a huge crush on her Kindred Protector, a tall, muscular Hybrid called Cade. But despite the obvious attraction between them, Cade will never make a move on her…and Andi can’t figure out why. Cade knows his Hybrid status will keep him from being able to Bond with the curvy scientist he’s protecting, so he does his best to keep his distance—even though he wants her badly. But everything changes when the two of the crash land on Zo’rath Three—otherwise known as “Oblivion.” There’s a reason for the planet’s ominous nickname—something in the air interferes with the thinking patterns of males. So the minute they touch down, Cade’s consciousness is reduced to its most primal state. Andi is left on a strange planet with a huge Kindred warrior who has literally lost his mind. Cade is still very protective but his main instincts now are to taste and mount his mate—and he has totally forgotten any reservations he had…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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THE LONG GAME (THE FAR REACHES COLLECTION) by Ann Leckie

VS Note: Not a romance. A scifi release of note. A short, 45 minute read from the aithor of Ancillary Justice.

An inquisitive life-form finds there’s more to existence than they ever dreamed in an imaginative short story by New York Times bestselling and Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Ann Leckie. On a far-off colony, humans tower over the local species who grow the plants they need. Narr keeps the workers in line—someone has to. But when Narr learns just how short-lived their species is, the little alien embarks on a big mission: to find out why their people die and how to stop it. Stubborn and hopeful, Narr has a plan for the locals, for humans, and for the future.     Amazon     AB

EMERGENCE (THE DEEP BLUE COLONY SERIES BOOK TWO) by Melanie Bokstad Horev

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

RUE: RSS STAR RUNNER by Leona Windwalker

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VS Note: This week I’m featuring COLONY UNDER SIEGE. I really enjoy combining medical subplots with the scifi romance! I wrote this one early in the pandemic, as it was the only story my Muse had the energy to tell at the time. There’s a second book in the series now too, with several more planned. Each can be read as a standalone however.

COLONY UNDER SIEGE: INTERSTELLAR PLAGUE (THE SECTORS SF ROMANCE SERIES) by Veronica Scott

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

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

Then a ship arrives unexpectedly carrying a very ill little girl and soon the deadly virus is spreading through Haven Two. The colony authorities are desperate to cover up the problem to preserve the all-important tourist season and Saffia and Micah have to work together to battle the outbreak, the local administration and their undeniable feelings for each other.

Can the colony survive? And will Micah and Saffia be able to move past their fears about entanglements to act on the mutual attraction?

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ANCIENT GUARDIAN (ANCIENTS RISING BOOK NINE) by Katie Reus

He lost everyone he ever loved before…Alpha dragon shifter Orion woke from his millennia-long hibernation into a different world—and found a band of humans struggling to survive. He’s been living among them, secretly keeping the predators away, but he’s kept his true identity hidden from everyone. Until an enemy threatens everything he’s come to love, including the human female he’s obsessed with. The female he can never have but will sacrifice everything for. Now he has to step up and be the Alpha they all need…Violet fell hard and fast for the stranger who joined their small farming community after The Fall. He lives with them, works alongside them, but there’s something different about him that she can’t quite put her finger on. When a group of visiting supernaturals upends everything in her community, she discovers he’s been hiding a huge secret. But that’s the least of their issues. If they don’t claim their territory and eliminate the growing threat outside their borders, there won’t be anything left to fight for.

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THE DEMON CROWN (SEVEN DEADLY DEMONS BOOK TWO) by Emma Hamm

He’s searched the entire realm for the ultimate treasure… her. Varya lives in the shadows. As a tomb raider, it’s easier that way. Known for obtaining the unobtainable, she risks life and limb to provide for her small desert town: a magical chalice with never ending water, an amulet that heals, a map that shows where all the other magical objects are. However, the last stolen treasure came with a problem. The Demon King Greed.When she finds herself saddled with an injured demon, tracked by a horde of warriors, and effectively lost in the desert, well, what’s a girl to do? Dump him at his castle with a broken tail, three shattered ribs, and an obsession that she fears might make him hunt her for the rest of her life. Greed has always satisfied himself with owning the best anyone can find. Rare horses, gemstones, magical objects that are one of a kind, he always has the best. Until her. The thief who continues to elude him.Varya doesn’t realize he’s the cat, and she’s the mouse. He’ll track her. Play her game. Let her think she’s winning, and then he will own her mind, body and soul. Unfortunately, his little thief has other plans.     AmazonKU

ZODIAC ACADEMY 8.5 BEYOND THE VEIL by Caroline Peckham

The stars called us. The Veil closed at our backs. And now death holds us in its clutches.
We were torn from life before our time, a Savage King, his queen, a betrayed son, a wronged brother, a scorned wife and so many more. We watch those we left behind as they struggle against the grip of the stars, the answers to so many of their questions within our grasp and yet out of their reach. But what if we could find a way to answer their pleas? What if we could find a way to help them from this side of the divide? And what price would such a thing come at? ***This is a bridging book which takes place beyond The Veil (in the land of the dead) during the events of book 8 in the Zodiac Academy series. It should be read after book 8 to avoid spoilers for that book and holds the answer to what takes place for the characters who are held within the clutches of death by this point in the story, as well as vital clues to the conclusion of this epic series***     AmazonKU

THE KEEPER OF FLAMES: JAYNE THORNE, CIA LIBRARIAN BOOK THREE by Joss Walker and R L Perez

A lost fire goddess. An arrogant new ally. And a secret magical society on the brink of extinction. All Jayne Thorne wants to do is work with her sister to track down their missing father. But instead, she is tasked with another assignment from the CIA: go to Rome and acquire a necromantic grimoire linked to a lost fire goddess.As Jayne struggles to work with her new partner, a smug and infuriating magician who knows exactly how to push her buttons, she realizes this mission may reveal clues to her father’s whereabouts. To make matters worse, the deadly terror organizations have caught wind of this powerful grimoire, and their dark magic has created all manner of terrifying new obstacles for Jayne to overcome.The closer Jayne gets to finding her father, the more she uncovers about the secret society he was part of. When she realizes their enemies are closing in on these hunted magicians—and targeting her sister, too—she must expand her magical abilities, trust in her partner, and risk her life for the truth… or else the power of the fire goddess could wind up in the wrong hands.     AmazonKU

THE KNITTING ENIGMA (THE TIME TRAVEL TALISMAN COZY MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by Vella Day

The last thing I expected to see today was John, our timeline agent–or whatever he was calling himself these days–in our hometown. Millie, my best friend and time traveling buddy, was thrilled. I was not. John claimed that he needed our help to keep the timeline from falling apart. Why us, you might wonder? He claimed we were good at knitting and asking questions. And where did we have to go? To Dry Gulch, South Dakota. In freaking 1880. Even John admitted that it was a fairly lawless mining town where the ratio of men to women was 200 to 1. Okay, that part sounded fine, but no Internet? Poor facilities? And the food? Would it be something the men shot that day? Like rattlesnake? But, of course, Millie, who had a slight crush on our time traveler thought it would be fun. Our assignment seemed simple enough. Find out what or who was behind the supposedly haunted Red Lantern Saloon. Since John gave us a bag of gold dust and a trunk full of period clothes, I guess it wouldn’t be all that bad. What could go wrong in a week?     AmazonKU

RANSOMED IN THE MIDLIFE (FANGED AFTER FORTY BOOK NINE) by L A Boruff and Lia Davis

Ransom has been kidnapped. Let me say it again. Ransom has been kidnapped! Months have passed, and Luke and Hailey are no closer to finding Ransom than they were on the day he disappeared. They’ve called in every favor, left no stones unturned, and yet still no Ransom. No Pete. No Izora. Hailey is worried about Luke. He’s withdrawn into himself, getting more and more depressed with every day that goes by without his mate. When all seems lost, Kendra comes through with a spell to help Luke remember a very important detail. Once he does, oh boy, look out. All Hell breaks loose. They find something all right. It’s not Ransom, but it’s big. Unfortunately, it distracts them from the most important thing in the world: finding Ransom. Eventually, an unlikely set of heroes arrive with their mystical witch’s broom to help them locate Ransom. The question is, once they find him, what do they do about Pete, Izora, and the big distraction they’ve been dealing with?  Luke will find a way, with Hailey by his side. He’ll take them apart piece by piece if he has to. They won’t get away with taking his mate.

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GLUTTONY AND OTHER HUNGERS (MYTHO INVESTIGATIONS BOOK SEVEN): MMDRAGON SHIFTER URBAN FANTASY by TJ Nichols

Jordan and Edra aren’t the only ones thinking about their wedding, and some people don’t want it to happen. The destruction of several Mythological Services buildings around the country has revealed there are still people who view the mythological refugees as something less than human, despite the law now recognizing them as equal.
When someone decides to stop the wedding, Jordan and Edra need to act fast…but this isn’t a battle they are fighting alone.     AmazonKU

MIDLIFE SOUL HUNTER (THE FORTY PROOF SERIES BOOK EIGHT) by Shannon Mayer

You’d think I’d already been in hell, married to my ex. But just this one time, you’d be wrong. Surprise, surprise, the Dark Council has been plotting to force my hand. They know that I love Crash. Yes, I said the L word. And they know I’d do anything to bring him back from hell—even though it means it puts both our souls into great danger. And puts my knees into running mode. (Cue the Advil.) Now, I’m headed straight into a hell that is straight out of a Greek Odyssey. Cerberus, the Ferryman, and Hades himself better watch their backs, because even they won’t stop me and Feish from getting to Crash and finding a way to bring him home. One way or another, I’m going to get my blacksmith back in arms. And more preferably, finally in my bed.     AmazonKU

MY DEMON OF WATER (REBEL DEMONS BOOK FOUR) by Rosemary A Johns

When I start working for a monstrous demon prince, I never expect my boss to claim me…I’m only a human servant, who’s trapped in the deadly Merfolk Court. Humans are forbidden from mating with demons. But then, I almost drown, and my life is saved by the mysterious Demon of Water. He’s dark, dangerous, and sexy-as-hell. The humans warn me that he’s a monster. The demons forbid me from loving him. He’s a shifter. A merman. A mesmerizing siren. Yet I can’t stop sneaking looks at him, yearning to kiss him. His voice sends shivers down my spine. He’s seducing me. And the fact is? He’s hard to resist. Yet if we give in to our desires, we’ll both be killed. He didn’t even want a mate, until he met me. Now, he promises me an eternity of love. But then, I discover a secret that could destroy him.     AmazonKU

RING OF RUIN (A RELIC HUNTERS NOVEL BOOK THREE) by Keri Arthur

The race to find the final piece of the dangerous puzzle that is Agrona’s Claws continues. Having claimed the Sword of Darkness, Bethany Aodhán must now destroy it—no simple task when the only means of doing so has long been hidden from humanity by the old gods. Hand in hand with that quest comes the need to find the Ring of Ruin before their enemies. But those enemies are closer to achieving their goals than Beth and her brother Luke realize, and they have destruction on their minds. Not just of a world but of all those who get in their way. As the quest for answers leads them from the realms of the old gods to deep underground, it becomes increasingly clear that someone close to them is working with the enemy. As danger closes in, survival becomes a battle. One Bethany might not win. Because the traitor in their midst has her in his sights… and plans to use her as bait.

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WHISPERS AT DUSK: A NOVEL (THE BLACKBIRD TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Heather Graham

Four bodies have been discovered along Europe’s riverbanks, placed with care—and completely drained of blood. Pinpricks on their throats indicate a slender murder weapon, but DNA found in the wounds suggests something far more sinister. Tasked with investigating, the FBI recruits Agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter to Blackbird, an international offshoot of the Krewe of Hunters. If you want to catch a vampire killer, you need agents who can speak with the dead. The pair travel to Norway, where the shadowy forests of Lillehammer reveal a gruesome scene. The killer is thirsty for more victims, and the bloodless trail soon leads Della and Mason to a group that believes drinking blood is the key to immortality. To catch the culprit of such an intimate crime, the agents will have to get close. Mason’s already lost one partner; he’s not ready to risk Della as bait. But sometimes justice requires a sacrifice.

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SQUEAL: THE SQUEAKQUEL: A BALLOON ANIMAL OMEGAVERSE TALE (SQUEAKVERSE BOOK TWO) by Vera Valentine

VS Note: Author says: “Squeal is a polyamorous (m+m+m+f) balloon animal shifter omegaverse novella…” See note on ebook seller’s page for more.

When last we left our intrepid semi-inflatable heroes, they were safely ensconced in the nest of their omega tulpamancer mate. Poppy had just defended her claim by flexing her newfound powers against an old, abusive rival, and won much-deserved freedom for her deliciously elastic alphas. What goes up, however, must go down. One of the first rules of carnival magic is that things are never really as they seem, and our amorous trio is about to get the wind taken out of their sails. As Keane grows uneasy at just how easily he’d won his freedom, Seb and Poppy dencourage him to relax and embrace their new life together. What they don’t know is that Keane isn’t the only one listening, and their happily ever after might take a few more chapters to find. Is there room in the nest for someone else? They’d certainly have big shoes to fill. ….or maybe it’s the other way around?     AmazonKU

ECLAIRS AND ECTOPLASM (LATTES AND LEVITATION BOOK FOUR) by Christine Pope

When things go bump in the night, it’s time to call in the big guns. The resident ghosts in Las Vegas, New Mexico’s historic Plaza Hotel are getting out of hand. Enter Calum McRae, paranormal investigator — and a hottie who reaches out to psychic coffee shop owner Skye O’Malley for some extra assistance. But when they discover a scandalous crime that’s been hidden for decades, their investigation turns deadly.

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BLOOD BREW (DAERR VAMPIRE TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Eden Ember and Starr Huntress

I want to bite her, to relish every drop of her rich red blood. Then I want to take her, to claim her, only she’d be lifeless by that point. I’m losing control of my feelings. My heart beats for her, my body pulsates for her, and my mouth waters for her. I’m not sure on which to fixate. None of it is right, and I don’t want to frighten her off. One thing is for sure, she’s mine. I will move the stars in the galaxy to please her and protect her.   AmazonKU

APPLE CIDER DONUT DANGER (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 47) by Addison Moore

My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom. I’ve got a secret that I’m just dying to reveal to Everett, but fate has other plans. Try as I might to make the moment special, everything keeps going sideways. Before I know it, divorce is on the table—and to add to the drama a mysterious figure known as the Prankster is sending me increasingly sinister messages. To make matters worse, our local women’s league hires an entertainment company to throw a harvest festival, in hopes to restore Honey Hollow’s deadly reputation. But when a body turns up, it’s clear that another killer is on the loose, determined to make this a September to remember. Can I save my marriage, unmask the Prankster, and solve the murder before Honey Hollow’s reputation is sealed for good? Join me on this heart-stopping, cozy mystery and find out if our little town can survive this season of secrets and death.     AmazonKU

MATCHED TO HIS PHOENIX (THE DATES OF OUR LIVES BOOK 13) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Being stuck in a small town where everyone knows everyone sucks. Full. Stop. Alpha phoenix shifter Ashton is ready for a new beginning. Not the kind most people think of when they hear phoenix, but the kind with a new job, a new town, and not being greeted by his ex every time he walks into work. When a job at a small community college crosses his screen, he immediately applies. Sure, it’s a pay cut and technically a downward move, but something about it just feels right. Omega Jeff was born, raised, and would probably die in Springfield just like all of his relatives. It’s the way of things when your family has been an integral part of town politics since pretty much forever. Only Jeff doesn’t want to follow his father and grandfather and great-grandfather’s footsteps to one day be the town mayor. He wants to find an alpha who loves him and settle down and have a family. How difficult could that be? It turns out the answer is very. When Jeff’s best friend sets him up with the hot new app, he declines, not wanting the disappointment when it fails or worse yet, he matches with his boss’s son. His friend goes behind his back and not only sets up the app for him, but also arranges his first date. When he goes to the diner thinking he’s meeting his friend only to discover it’s a set up, he almost leaves. But there’s something about this stranger. What harm is there in one bowl of chili? Maybe he might make a new friend… or more.     AmazonKU

SURGE (THE STORM DRAGONS’ MATE BOOK THREE) by M Sinclair

Three dominant dragon alphas who seemingly have it all… except the one thing they want: me.     AmazonKU

WOLF DIVIDED: BOOK 19 OF THE GREY WOLF SERIES by Quinn Loftis

Many mate bonds would not have survived. And Dillon and Tanya Jacobs’ bond barely did. Dillon’s choices almost destroyed their relationship before it ever began. Would Dillon change those choices? He couldn’t. Because they led to his daughter, Jacque, who was to become mate to the strongest alpha to ever live. But the trials that grew from Dillon’s choices won’t be easily passed. To make it through the trials to come, Dillon and Tanya will need each other. Every betrayal will require an equal measure of forgiveness. All the pain will require perseverance. Every loss will be met with redemption. Will Tanya and Dillon come out stronger on the other side? Or will Dillon’s mistakes haunt him forever? Amidst the pain of separating from Jacque’s mother and the discovery of his true mate, Dillon will face a challenge he never expected. A challenge that could thrust him into the leadership of his own pack, or end him forever.

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THE ORC’S RELUCTANT BRIDE by Jessica Grayson

Everyone fears the Orc Commander. Rhagar is known as a savage and brutal warrior; none can stand against his armies. To broker peace between our kingdoms, my father—the king—offers him my hand. The moment our eyes meet, Rhagar claims I am his Fated One—his Ash’kyra. As we journey back to his homeland, I find that my new husband is far from what I expected, and I’m drawn to him in ways I do not fully understand. The more time we spend together, I find myself wondering: What would it be like if I allowed myself to fall for my Orc husband?     AmazonKU

BEACH SHOTS AND MONSTER KNOTS by Various

This charity anthology (all proceeds to St. Jude’s) is chalk full of monsters with muscles as well as heart. Light, sweet, and spicy–perfect to curl up and read on the beach or anywhere you’re relaxing!    Amazon

FOLLOWER OF FLOWERS: A FLOWERS OF PROPHECY NOVEL by Natalia Hernandez

As a child, the Name-Bearer had one duty; to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But on the day of the Naming Ceremony, the Flowers refused. They claim another child was born more worthy of the Naming, and the Name-Bearer must find him and deliver him to them in order to restore peace to her land. Now, ten years later, the Name-Barer and her companions are on a quest to find the Unnamed Prince and fulfill the prophecy. But with a bounty on their heads, an increase in monstro activity, and a long dangerous journey through enemy territory, they may be in for more than they bargained for. In order to survive, they will have to rely on strangers, unlikely new allies, and those they once loved – and hope that their trust in them has not been misplaced. With so much opposition, will their courage – and their friendships, survive?     AmazonKU

CYNERIC (UNDERCOVER ELEMENTALS BOOK SEVEN) by Anna Durand

An unstable vampire. A dangerous obsession. One woman stands between Cyneric and the annihilation of two worlds. He straddles two realms, the mortal world and the Unseen, yet he belongs nowhere. Once enslaved to the god Eros, Cyneric is now free and teetering on the edge of madness. No power in the multiverse can stop him, for he is a vampire like no other. Humans confound him, yet he cannot survive without their blood. Armed with irresistible seduction skills, the vampire Cyneric searches in vain for the object of his obsession. The stronger his fixation grows, the more volatile he becomes—until he stumbles onto the only mortal who isn’t afraid of him. Will she save Cyneric? Or will he destroy them both?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

A KINGDOM OF DEATH AND DESPAIR (THE FOUR KINGDOMS BOOK THREE) by Whitney Dean

DARKNESS DOESN’T DIE – Once upon a time, there was a half-witch of three who walked on the land where creatures roamed free. Once upon a time, there was a prince of one who danced with the waves under the sun. Once upon a time, there was a prince of two who hid amongst the shadows where fear only grew But when time became impatient, a prophecy was conceived of twins born of darkness who would live their lives aggrieved but coupled with their misery was the answer all sought but the question remained, which one would be left to rot?     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF STRIKING OATHS (THE KINGDOM OF CROWS BOOK THREE) by Olivia Wildenstein

I WILL BECOME QUEEN OF LUCE… OR DIE TRYING. There are few people I loathe more than Dante Regio, but my aunt Bronwen, my former grandfather Justus, and my Shabbin grandmother Meriam sit right alongside the Faerie monarch on my list of despicable beings. Especially after they assist the pointy-eared ruler with my kidnapping. Locked in an obsidian underworld no Crow can reach, not even their king, I soon learn things aren’t as they seem. People aren’t as they seem. And history… I’m still attempting to reconcile the truth with what I was previously told. My new allies have an agenda, but I have one of my own. Though there’s overlap—we all agree Dante must die—what I desire more than anything is to return to Lore before he levels the kingdom to find me… or loses his humanity trying. I may favor crowns over coffins, but I refuse to live in a world where my mate only exists as a bird.     AmazonKU

OF KNIGHTS AND BOOKS AND FALLING IN LOVE by Rita A Rubin

Jayce has little memory of life before entering servitude to the Dark Lord, and no hope of ever escaping. Until he meets Alexius, the knight with a heart of gold. He offers Jayce, his enemy, a chance to break free of the Dark Lord’s clutches, and Jayce is not about to let such an opportunity pass. When the war comes to an end, Jayce finds himself finally free, with Alexius’s help, and surrounded by a new world of opportunity. And the prospect of a new love. The more time Jayce spends with Alexius, the more he finds himself falling for this knight in shining armour.

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WITCH WAY TOMORROW (SILVER SISTERS BOOK SIX) by Jennifer L Hart

Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, especially when it comes to magic. Alys, Maeve, and Siobhan Silver are rocking their midlife changes. Alys has started a school for mystical education and ls living it up with her werewolf lover. Maeve is studying to become a supernatural midwife and planning a move. Siobhan has been successfully running a magic artifact rental business and acclimating to motherhood. Invited to be the guests of honor at a supernatural banquet, the sisters accept, unaware of a lurking threat that wants them out of commission. When the sister witches lose access to their powers, will they have to give up their legacy and relearn life as human middle-aged women? Or can the curse be reversed before it’s too late?     AmazonKU

UPTOWN OGRE (MONSTERVILLE BOOK FOUR) by Ava Ross

A suit-wearing ogre is pretending to be my boyfriend, and I think I’m falling in love. 
After being ousted from my small town by an underhanded wedding planner who is also now my ex, I moved to Monsterville for a fresh start. There, I find myself in direct competition with the hottest ogre in town, Raze. He’s too cocky and snobby for his own good, and he wears designer suits and ties all the time. I sometimes wonder if he wears them to bed. When my ex shows up in Monsterville, determined to win me back, Raze steps in, offering to pretend he’s my boyfriend and business partner. Only when my ex tries to outbid me on a royal fae wedding do I agree. With our combined forces, Raze and I will win the job and send my ex packing. The more time I spend with Raze, however, the more I wish he was my real boyfriend. Can I convince him that an ogre and a human are the perfect monster match?     AmazonKU

SO I CLAIMED A POLAR BEAR (MATING GAME BOOK THREE) by Kristen Strassel

I made a massive mistake in the heat of the moment with bear shifter Bjorn. Not only is he my coworker, but I can’t stand the big, gorgeous beast. I haven’t been able to stop thinking of him since that night—okay, since we discovered an ancient mating relic on the last episode of The Mating Game. After confiding my predicament to host and fairy dragmother Bibi le Bonnet, she convinces me to become a contestant on the show. Problem is, my last job in the public eye crashed and burned—thanks to Bjorn. I expect the paparazzi to have a field day, but they’re not the ones I need to worry about.
My mother sees my latest shot at fame as the perfect vehicle to revive the reality show that canceled us both. I’ll get three questions. Can I play by the rules this time? Will I ever be able to look at Bjorn with experiencing …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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HEARTS FORGED IN DRAGON FIRE by Erica Hollis

Most dragontongues don’t live long enough to learn from their mistakes. Lotte Meer is luckier than most, surviving long enough to communicate with the fierce, sullen, and temperamental dragons who are not above enjoying a human as a light snack. And she has the scars to prove it. Now a massive, foul-tempered dragon has taken over the town of Morwassen’s Pass, taking the citizens hostage. As long as they bring him their gold and treasure, he won’t reduce their city to a smoking heap of ash and death. Only, the treasure is running out and Lotte—with the help of sharp-tongued, unbelievably cute Maryse Basvaan—is their last and only hope. But this dragon is more cunning—and more cruel—than any other. Not only is he holding Lotte’s estranged mom captive, but he has a taste for betrayal…and somehow he’s stricken some kind of secret deal with the girl who’s already gone and stolen Lotte’s heart. Lotte won’t fail. She can’t. Because if she does…everyone dies.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WHEN DAY BREAKS: RISE OF THE DREADS SERIES by YD La Mar

VS Note: Listed as a Dark Fantasy Horror Romance

Kidnapped and thrust into a harrowing existence, I find myself at the mercy of a mysterious figure who possesses a chilling ability to exchange minds. His power is unsettling, overshadowing my very essence as he assumes control, leaving me trapped within the recesses of my own consciousness—a silent observer to his actions. But amidst the suffocating darkness and despair, something unexpected stirs within me. As my captor’s influence gradually intertwines with my own, I witness a startling transformation. Driven by an unconventional love, my captor’s once brutal actions begin to wane, replaced by a growing tenderness that defies logic and expectation. As the weight of my brother’s desperate mission to rescue me presses upon my mind, I confront an impossible choice that threatens to shatter my world. Will I abandon the captor who has ceased his reign of terror in exchange for my affection? Or will I seize the chance for freedom, risking the torment of countless others at his hands? When Day Breaksis book two of twenty books within the Rise of the Dreads shared universe. It is a standalone dark romance novel. It can be read independently, but to get the full story, it is highly recommended to read all of the books within the series.     Amazon

THE ASH QUEEN (THE FLAMES OF BURASAL BOOK THREE) by Georgina Makalani

The queen is missing, the cardinal has disappeared and no one is quite sure who is behind the darkness that descended on Sunsong. Those who saw the shadows dissipate in the throne room know that their return is only a change in the light away. And there is no way to stop them.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CROWNLESS KING: PART TWO (WINGLESS CROW) by Marina Simcoe

“Stay with me, Sparrow, and there’ll be no storms.” I thought I knew Voron, but there is so much more to this man. As secrets start to unravel and his past comes to light, I learn everything, the good, the bad, and the cruel. Voron is not an easy man to love. Yet I can’t help falling deeper in love with him. I’ve put all my trust into this man. Will that prove to be a grave mistake? As his ambition seems to come between us, will my love for him be my ruin? Or will the prophecy finally be fulfilled and Sky Kingdom will get the great, just, and powerful king it was promised?     AmazonKU

ONCE UPON A FUTURE: ENCHANTED by Pelaam

A retelling of a well-known tale with a twist. Prince Lucien has been betrothed to Princess Evania from her birth. When his sister, Isabella, is born, she is immediately betrothed to Evania’s younger brother, Teige. On the day of her christening, Isabella falls victim to a curse from the black witch Caera, but instead of death, the white mage Marged makes the curse one where Isabella will sleep until wakened by true love’s kiss. Despite the precautions taken, Isabella falls under Caera’s curse, as does Teige, and Lucien, Evania, and Dashiell are the only ones who can save them. They must defeat Caera to reach them. But whose kiss will awaken the Sleeping Beauties?

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GLAMOR (BECOMING THE FAE QUEEN PART TWO) by Charlene Hartnday

My fairytale has turned into an absolute nightmare, and I can’t wake up.   AmazonKU

A PLAGUE OF HATRED: A DARK EPIC FANTASY SERIES (THE ENCROACHING CHAOS BOOK ONE) by Jeremiah Cain

VS Note: Apparently there are some quite graphic and violent scenes, making it definitely a dark fantasy.

On the planet of Perdinok, Roslyn’s dreams of becoming a healer and marrying her beloved Jon are suddenly shattered by hate-filled fanatics. Soldiers arrive to assassinate her mentor. Dreaded Silthex knights lock eight hundred of Roslyn’s fellow townspeople in the local inn–intending to burn them alive. She must act quickly and grow up fast.
Years later, Roslyn has become a legendary resistance leader known as the Blue Rose and a powerful ambassador rallying forces against the oppressive empire. But when Chaos energy begins to seep into Perdinok from the Plane of Chaos, it soon falls upon Roslyn to find out how. She must call upon her skills as an Azerent Mage to wrest truth from the twisted temptations and taunts that spew from the mouth of the devious Harpies summoned from the Nightmare Realm. Will she be able to decode their twisted prophecy? Or will her planet be left to its doom?

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DEADLY DIVINATION: BOOK SEVEN IN THE PARANORMAL MUSEUM COZY MYSTERU NOVELS SERIES by Kirsten Weiss

Paranormal museum owner Maddie is no stranger to the bizarre. But when she receives a donated Yoruba divination bowl, she can’t shake the feeling there’s something deeply wrong. And when her investigation into the bowl leads her to a mysterious death and a cold case, the situation becomes more sinister than she could have imagined. With the help of her quirky family and friends, Maddie must untangle the truth from the lies. But can she get to the bottom of this cold case before a crooked killer gets to her?

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RED: A SAPPHIC FAIRYTALE RETELING by Cheyenne Browning

I spend my days at the Bakery, and my evenings I take my Gran some treats before heading home. Every day is the same and I love it. I enjoy the people of the town and my life, while it isn’t where I thought I would be, it is exactly where I need it to be. The only thing that could make me any happier is if she will just ask me out. Everyday I stare out the window, watching the woman I love. And every day I still won’t make a move. Afraid that if I do, my feelings won’t be returned. When I find myself on a date with that very woman, things move fast, but the secret she has kept her whole life is something I stumble upon accidentally. Will that secret be enough to keep us apart?   AmazonKU

THE MINOTAUR’S VALENTINE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Milo has finally met the girl of his dreams. She’s funny, into 80’s metal, loves animals, and wants to be a vet. And that might come in handy since he’s half-bull—a minotaur, to be exact. But Libby is 100% human and not even aware of the monsters and magic that exist in her new town of Pine Ridge, New York. Everyone tells Milo to be patient and stay in the shadows. Libby’s smart and she’ll eventually figure out that something’s different about this innocent-looking suburb…Libby Ingersol loves Pine Ridge, but it’s lonely being the new girl in town. As another Valentine’s Day looms, single Libby is desperate to get out and mingle. When she tries the Pine Ridge club scene, things go wildly wrong.Can a shy minotaur who wears his heart on his hoof make things go right and salvage Libby’s Valentine’s night?     AmazonKU

BEARLY FRIENDS (BARVALE HOLIDAY TALES BOOK FIVE) by C D Gorri

Things heat up in Barvale when Betty and Crush go toe to toe over a job! It’s summer in Barvale, but nothing ever changes for Betty Wilson. She’s been working for Lance Auto Repair since she was a sophomore at Barvale High School. Thirteen years later, she finally finished getting her certification in software development and has big ideas for improving the business. The boss is on board, but there’s one guy who just won’t budge. Crush Martinez, or Marty as his friends call him, is a hands on kinda guy. What’s a man need a computer for when he’s got the power of a Black Bear roaring inside of him? All he needs is a little elbow grease and he can fix any car, any time. But Betty won’t quit pestering him about using the complicated system she implemented. They’ve been friends forever, and Marty is used to getting his way, but sometimes change is inevitable. Clan mates or not, Betty won’t let her ideas be pushed aside by the hunk of smexy Bear. Will this persistent Sow convince the obstinate Bruin to try something new?

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HUNGRY AS HER PYTHON: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (HUNGRY FUR LOVE BOOK THREE) by C D Gorri

Will Bella learn to trust her instincts and her heart? Growing up witchy in Castor’s Corner has always had its drawbacks and its perks. Perk #1—I run a magical bakery which should be fantastic, considering supernaturals usually have incredibly fast metabolisms. Drawback #1—that super-duper metabolic rate sort of skipped me and my two besties/cousins. Perk #2—I am constantly trying new recipes to fix that little hiccup, and the results are delicious. Drawback #2—they never work. Delectable treats equal excess pounds, regardless of my efforts. Mom always says curvy is as curvy does. And I does, er, I do curvy pretty well. Along with Evie and Donny, my cousin/besties, I keep Castor’s Corner safe. We make up the magical witch trifecta tasked with protecting our town. A duty we never shirk…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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THE BADDIE ABOUT TOWN: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (A CAULDRON FALLS MYSTERY BOOK ONE) by C S Edwards

When the baddest witch in Cauldron falls loses her head, it’s up to Chief Inspector Roam O’Reilly and a witch with a movie-like memory, Honey Hadwin, to discover the real baddie about town. Everyone is a suspect. Everyone has something to hide. Even in the magical world, there are some things magic can’t unravel, like a good who done it. Murders have to be solved the old-fashioned way, with skill, observation, evidence and confessions. Will Roam and Honey get their baddie before their baddie gets someone else? It’s a Cauldron Falls cozy mystery! Panther Shifter Roam O’Reilly lives a quiet life in Cauldron Falls, a witch and familiar dominated village buried deep in the woods, away from the human world. He and a crew of other animal Shifters have long been …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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TO TELEPORT OR NOT TO TELEPORT: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by AJ Renee

The drama that follows the colorful, supernatural citizens of my town is enough to glue anyone to the couch for a binge sesh. I used to pride myself in the fact that the most exciting thing affecting my small-town life was my students’ shenanigans. But then my childhood crush returns, setting off a barrage of complex emotions in my witchy heart. My quirky power of sniffing out secrets starts making my visions go crazy. Being preventable isn’t exactly one of their features, and they’re all targeting him. As if that isn’t stressful enough, my dormant teleporting powers decide it’s time to activate. My cousin can’t bake her chocolate croissants and sweets fast enough to help me cope with the pitfalls waiting to hit my inner circle. Or how the boy who’d left me has become hotter than the fires of hell.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

NEW TOWN NEW WITCH: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (STARTING OVER SERIES BOOK ONE) by Amy Gregory

In the quaint and somewhat strangely named town of Assjacket, West Virginia, Chloe Woolsworth finds the escape she’s been craving. A refuge from the frosty indifference of her mortal-world-obsessed parents, Assjacket promises nothing but quiet solitude and a place where Chloe can finally unfurl her true self. Raised in a family that masked its supernatural roots, Chloe’s solitary personality is her armor, her strength. Immersed in the comforting hush of this remote town, with nothing but a towering stack of books for companionship, Chloe relishes in her independence. But as she delves deeper into the lore of her bloodline and uncovers secrets buried in the pages of her books, she’ll soon discover that Assjacket may not be as quiet as it seems. Unseen mysteries In ripple beneath the surface, and Chloe may find herself needing more than just her books to navigate the intriguing conundrums that await.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THAT DRAGON GONNA BLOW: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (MAIDENS OF MAYHEM BOOK EIGHT) by Julia Mills

The Dragons have come to Tallulu Parish, and The Swamp will never be the same! If one more person says I’m old enough to know better, I swear to the Great Goddess’ green go-go boots I’m gonna get feathery and peck ’em where the sun don’t shine. Yes, I’m a Crane Shifter who is three days older than dirt. Yes, I’m blessed not only to be dual-natured but also to be a Witch twice removed on my father’s side. And yes, I did just relocate from NYC to Tallulu Parish in the hopes of being semi-retired. But I ask you – is that any reason not to kick up my heels and have some fun? Aren’t I allowed to make a few questionable decisions? I mean, come on. I have all my real teeth, still know my way home, and can drink a shipload of sailors under the table without breakin’ a sweat. What’s an ancient Dragon tied up in the root cellar of the remodeled mansion I just moved into got to do with the price of eggs in Hooter’s Hollow?…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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CRONE WARS: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (CRONE WARS BOOK THREE) by Donna Grant

Will the Power of Three soon cease to be? In a world of witches, familiars, and dark forces, Katherine must prove her loyalty and battle against the hot mess she created by holding back the truth. Mather, a dark witch reborn through sacrifice, is also the man who fathered her and he wants her powers. She should have warned her coven, but she didn’t, and now they no longer trust her. Her problems are out of control. Sean won’t take no for an answer. People are dropping off strange dog familiars in her shop, and The Baba Yaga is coming by to lecture. Worst of all, Goddess Hecate pronounced her not powerful enough to fight her evil father and only good enough to be used as bait. How is she ever going to prove everyone is wrong about her?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

A REAL WILD ONE: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WILD IN LOVE BOOK ONE) by Cherie Marks

She has the right to remain silent because whatever she says–men will do. Hollyn Oates has a knack for finding treasure. She fancies herself a female version of the movie archaeologist that rhymes with Jindiana Bones. Just one problem—she can’t talk. Well, as a powerful half-siren, half-witch, she could—if she wanted to mesmerize every male within a twenty-foot radius. So, she lives by the silence is golden, and Duct Tape is silver philosophy and continues successfully hunting treasure. Just one thing scares her—her father. A warlock who wants her tears to enhance his magic, he’s willing to do just about anything to get them, and unfortunately, he’s hot on her trail. If only she had an amulet to protect herself. Kai Iona is a pilot-for-hire discovering new magical abilities each day, but he still doesn’t know exactly what type of supernatural creature he is. Abandoned on a Hawaiian beach at birth, he only had a simple shell with an emblem carved into the side of it as a clue. Now, he’s been hired to fly Hollyn Oates, who is “not to be confused with the band,” to an island in the Atlantic to find an amulet with the exact same emblem carved into it. It’s the first lead he’s had, and he’s ready to chase it. These two will hunt for the greatest treasure of their lives. Could be an amulet; could be love. But one thing is for sure, it’s going to be A Real Wild One.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

GATEWAY CATASTROPHE by Louisa Masters

It only took seconds for my world to change…I live a simple, small-town life. Helping with the family restaurant, my side gig as a ride-share driver, hanging with my best friend, making the most of the extra time with my ghost grandma. The only exciting thing to happen to me in the past year was when Gabe moved to town—too bad Nonna scared him off. It’s hard to impress a guy when your dead grandmother calls him the devil. The last thing I expect when I pick up a ride-share client and take him to Mannix Estate is that he’s a demon. An actual, breathing, can-kill-me-with-a-thought demon. That night blows my simple life apart and changes everything. Turns out, ghosts aren’t the weirdest things out there, my best friend and Gabe are both part of this alternate world, and there’s a big bad demon who wants to end us all. What’s a small-town boy to do but roll up his sleeves and join the fight to save the world? Working side by side with Gabe reminds me just how much I liked him when we first met… and the feeling’s mutual. As the clock counts down and we both struggle with personal issues, it’s good to know there’s someone to lean on. But I don’t know if our tenuous connection can survive the hell that’s coming and see us through to the other side.   AmazonKU

ONE MORE TIME by Mandy Magro

Grace Burrows knows her seventieth birthday celebration is going to be an enchanting affair. And she can’t wait to immerse herself in an evening surrounded by family and her closest friends, to waltz across the dance floor as she used to and reminisce over shared memories gathered across the decades. But it’s also the evening she’ll have to finally reveal a secret that she knows will devastate her family – her time left with them is too short to be fair…Scarred by his war-time experiences and losses, Charlie Wilson knows he’s made a lot of mistakes. Too many. But none greater than ruining his marriage to Grace when they were young. Tonight, as they dance, Charlie is determined to tell her he’s always loved her. But when old feelings and resentments are drawn to the surface, tempers fray and Charlie and Grace are left on opposite sides of the same old argument.Fate, however, will give them one last chance to be truthful – and as a touch of magic sparks, everything changes.

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THE PRINCESS OF POTENTIAL by Delemhach

A headstrong princess is entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and romance in this coming-of-age tale set in the world of the beloved House Witch trilogy. It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice. Since then, much has changed: the royal family now resides elsewhere, a tentative peace has been established with Troivack, and the crown princess, Alina, is ready to pick the perfect nobleman to be her husband.
But Alina’s quest for her ideal consort is proving rather difficult. For one, between her father’s nerves and her own health issues, relations within the family are tense at best. For another, Fin and his wife, Annika, have returned to the castle to celebrate Alina’s momentous choice, bringing with them their fiery daughter, Katarina; mysterious son, Tamlin; and mischievous familiar, Kraken—all of whom have a penchant for finding trouble that somehow surpasses that of the house witch himself. And finally, the most politically promising suitor, the king of Troivack, is nothing less than completely intolerable. Now, Alina must manage filial expectations, flirtatious miscues, magical misadventures, and dangerous plots, all as she struggles to find her own place within her kingdom—and understand the blossoming desires of her own heart.    AmazonKU

DRAGONRIDER: MMM PARANORMAL ROMANCE (DRAGONKIN BOOK ONE) by S Rodman

Dragons are real. I should not be so distracted by the men riding them. I’ve found myself in a hidden world of dragons and nightly battles to protect Earth, but while the dragons are magnificent magical creatures, and bonding with Ri and learning to fly is an exhilarating joy, other dragon riders are taking too much of my attention. Mordecai is haunting my dreams and thoughts. He is a strikingly good looking man. Tall and lean with long blond hair and blue eyes that change shade with his emotions. But he is cruel, mocking and aloof. He lets no one close. I should leave him well alone. Harlen is far nicer. He is friendly, takes an interest in me and smiles. His broad muscles and bronzed skin, together with his dark curls and copper eyes, give me butterflies. When our bonded dragons mate, I know it affects us. A dragon’s passion is impossible to resist. But I’m shocked to discover which man is more dominant. And I’m awed by the awakening of my pleasure. Dragons aren’t the only things that are new to me. Exploring this side of my nature is divine. But I can’t help hoping it is more than that. In this strange new world of dragons, magic and desire, can I find my place? And can I find love?   AmazonKU

DRAGON’S FATE (THE HIDDEN REALM BOOK THREE) by Heather Renee

In war, there are never any winners. Dawsyn = Trusting family should be easy, but with an entire realm at risk of destruction, the task isn’t that simple. We only have days to find the solution we need to end Knox once and for all. And when the path leads us back to Earth, we have no idea what to expect. Cillian – I never thought I could take my own brother’s life, but when left with no other choice, I know I’ll do whatever I must to keep those I love safe. Most of all, Dawsyn. On the hunt for a spell, we find ourselves moving through covens, swamps, and even a city I hope to never visit again. No matter the obstacle, I won’t stop until we have what we need. I’ve lost too much already, and I’ll be damned if I let Knox take more.     AmazonKU

A CROWN OF IVY AND GLASS (THE MIDDLEMIST TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Claire LeGrand

Lady Gemma Ashbourne seemingly has it all. She’s young, gorgeous, and rich. Her family was Anointed by the gods, blessed with incredible abilities. But underneath her glittering façade, Gemma is deeply sad. Years ago, her sister Mara was taken to the Middlemist to guard against treacherous magic. Her mother abandoned the family. Her father and eldest sister, Farrin—embroiled in a deadly blood feud with the mysterious Bask family—often forget Gemma exists. Worst of all, Gemma is the only Ashbourne to possess no magic. Instead, her body fights it like poison. Constantly ill, aching with loneliness, Gemma craves love and yearns to belong. Then she meets the devastatingly handsome Talan d’Astier. His family destroyed themselves, seduced by a demon, and Talan, the only survivor, is determined to redeem their honor. Intrigued and enchanted, Gemma proposes a bargain: She’ll help Talan navigate high society if he helps her destroy the Basks. According to popular legend, a demon called The Man With the Three-Eyed Crown is behind the families’ blood feud—slay the demon, end the feud. But attacks on the Middlemist are increasing. The plot against the Basks quickly spirals out of control. And something immense and terrifying is awakening in Gemma, drawing her inexorably toward Talan and an all-consuming passion that could destroy her—or show her the true strength of her power at last.

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WHISPERS ON THE WIND by Marta Moran Bishop

Mahinee and her three horses journey through a time warp to Lemuria during the war with Atlantis. With the backdrop of legend, myth, and the beginning of violent battles. Amid Atlantis‘ quest for power, Mahinee and her soulmate, Jonair must escape the treacherous conflict plaguing Lemuria. Can those who have a passion for life and love survive and escape with their lives? Or will the horrors of war destroy their destiny?   AmazonKU

WEREWOLVES HATE CLOGS (LA FAMIGLIA MOSTRO BOOK ONE) by K L Hiers

Othniel “Neil” Ricci has a sweet new gig working at his uncle’s flower shop—good hourly pay, free room and board, and he has absolutely no idea that the city is apparently infested with monsters. That is, until he does. Louis Morénas-Mostro is a werewolf and an underboss in the monstrous crime family who rule over everything that goes bump in the night. When a prized magical artifact becomes inadvertently attached to Neil, Lou is determined to get it back at any cost. …Even pretending to date him. Neil finds himself at odds with an entire monster family, their rebellious enemies, and his own growing attraction to Lou. He hopes he lives long enough to find out if their explosive chemistry can lead to something real, but first he has to make sure he doesn’t end up as monster kibble.     AmazonKU

STARLINGS by Amanda Linsmeier

Kit’s father always told her he had no family, but his sudden death revealed the truth. Now Kit has a grandmother she never knew she had—Agatha Starling—and an invitation to visit her father’s hometown, Rosemont. And Rosemont is picture perfect: the famed eternal roses bloom all year, downtown is straight out of the 1950s . . . there’s even a cute guy to show Kit around. The longer Kit’s there, though, the stranger it all feels. The Starling family is revered, but there’s something off about how the Starling women seem to be at the center of the all the town’s important history. And as welcoming as the locals are, Kit can’t shake the feeling that they’re hiding something from her. Agatha is so happy to finally meet her only granddaughter, and the town is truly charming, but Kit can’t help wondering, if everything is so great in Rosemont, why did her father leave? And why does it seem like he never wanted her to find it?

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GUARDIAN OF THE OASIS (FORGOTTEN GODS BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood

Abaset would rather keep to herself and not have anything to do with most of the other gods, but while helping two of her friends, she finds her oasis unable to move the way it should. When she uncovers the reason for the problem, she finds herself more involved in the plight of another god than she’d like, but there’s something about Ash that makes her want to do just that. Will Abaset find someone to share her oasis with?

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A GAME OF ROMANCE AND RUIN (GIRL GAMES BOOK TWO) by Ruby Roe

Stirling Grey, legendary negotiator, is on a mission: to mend her broken heart and avenge its ruin. Morrigan Lee, hidden princess and heir to the throne, is harbouring a dark secret. For years, Stirling and Morrigan navigated the perilous games of power and politics, shared clandestine moments, and ultimately… fell in love…Until a deal with fate forced them apart. When the Queen sets a formidable challenge, Stirling and Morrigan are thrust into a treacherous labyrinth of danger. The task? Protect the kingdom from a terrifying threat or lose the crown forever. But this is not a simple mission. With the clock ticking, they’re going to have to trust each other…And that’s not easy when their past is filled with betrayal. It’s even harder when their hearts are entangled amidst the chaos. Now, neither woman is sure if it’s the throne they want to rescue or a love they want to rekindle. Two hearts, one kingdom, and a romance that could lead to their ruin… or just maybe their redemption. This is a spicy lesbian fantasy romance with second chances, ruinous secrets, found family, a masquerade ball, a long con, and a love that could either shatter a kingdom or save it.     AmazonKU

ESCORTING A WITCH: AN EMERALD WITCHES NOVEL by Heather McCorkle

The Second Rule of faekind is to never reveal your nature to those outside the supernatural community. Still reeling from the war, and with a secret to hide that would get him hunted down and kiled like an animal, Patrick Fergusson wants nothing more than to travel the states, living free of the confines of societal expectations. As a guide taking people west, he gets to do exactly that. But when he agrees to do a friend a favor and escort her newly widowed sister-in-law to California, Rick is in for the challenge of his life. Newly widowed, though not exactly in mourning, Catriona O’Brian seizes the opportunity to claim the land in California that her late husband purchased. She has always wanted to have a farm filled with the animals her magic allows her to communicate with, and the stuffy ladies of high society New York won’t exactly miss her. Though Cat is reluctant to travel alone with a man across the wilds of the United States, she trusts her sister-in-law’s confidence in him, and her connection to animals to keep her safe. Trusting him is another matter. Unable to wait for the railroad to be completed, they set out on a dangerous ride across the country. Between a cattle baron who will stop at nothing to keep them from completing the journey, the elements, and the wildlife, they’ll be lucky if they make it to California at all, let alone on time.     Amazon     Kobo

HOW TO BE REMEMBERED: A NOVEL by Michael Thompson

On an ordinary night in an ordinary year, Tommy Llewellyn’s doting parents wake in a home without toys and diapers, without photos of their baby scattered about, and without any idea that the small child asleep in his crib is theirs. That’s because Tommy is a boy destined to never be remembered. On the same day every year, everyone around him forgets he exists, and he grows up enduring his own universal Reset. That is until something extraordinary happens: Tommy Llewellyn falls in love. Determined to finally carve out a life for himself and land the girl of his dreams, Tommy sets out on a mission to finally trick the Reset and be remembered. But legacies aren’t so easily won, and Tommy must figure out what’s more important—the things we leave behind or the people we bring along with us.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

BONDED AND BETRAYED: FATED PACK BOOK TWO by Rachel Callahan

Surrounded by enemies, I thought I could trust my mates until I uncovered the greatest treachery of all. The pain of betrayal cuts deeper than a whip. I opened my heart just to have it crushed by the men I grew to trust the most. One pulled the trigger, but did they all know? Suspicions grow each day, leaving me questioning if I can really believe the source. Can we work together to mend these broken bonds and unite against our enemies, or will the weight of betrayal be too much to bear?     AmazonKU

AT NITE (RED SKY BOOK ONE) by Lilo Quie

Cat familiar and smart aleck Australian Midnite has been stuck as a cat for years, traded from human to human dabbling in the magical underground. When a new drug, stardust, saturates the market, Nite knows he needs out, but he’s bound by a collar and helpless. They may have taken his claws, but they’ll never take the sass. Rexford Redsky, probationary covenmaster of Red Sky has been dealing with humans dabbling in mage business for too long, in between bouts of cleaning up the messes left behind by the mass deaths of his kind. Families destroyed, covens burned to the ground, Rex is left with a little boy who nobody wants to claim. When a little black cat decides his leather jacket is now his home, the key to stopping their deaths is at hand.     AmazonKU

MIGHTIER THAN MAGIC by G S Kenney

In a world ruled by magic, eighteen-year-old Katie is a princess who has none. Katie is so shy that her mother, the queen, mockingly calls her ‘Mouse.’ Her only real talent is getting around her mother’s castle unnoticed. Alone and unloved, she befriends Alaric, the foreign mage-king who is her mother’s enemy and prisoner. Cleaved from his magic, Alaric hopes to negotiate for his release and for a way to end the long, brutal war between the two kingdoms. Drawn to his vulnerability and his principled stand, Katie shares his desire for a just peace. Alaric negotiates a settlement with the queen that hinges on one condition: He must marry one of her daughters with magical abilities. Not the magicless Katie. The agreement is sworn on an oathstone—and to be forsworn is to die. When Alaric teases the tiniest bit of magic from Katie and announces that he will marry only her, the queen is livid. In mortal danger, Katie and Alaric flee for their lives.    AmazonKU

BERRIES AND GREED (DEEP EARTH DATING BOOK ONE) by Lily Mayne

Greid – I may hate everyone, but you can only take being alone for so long. Sooner or later, you get desperate enough to visit a human cult that worships your species as greater beings in the hope of finding a new roommate to fill the lonely void. We’ve all been there… right? I swear I was only looking for a roommate. Just someone to watch TV and eat dinner with. Nothing… romantic. No way. But when I see all these humans gazing at me with open adoration and blatant lust and other things that make me wildly uncomfortable, I realise what a terrible mistake this is. Until I spot the one human woman in the group who is definitely not pleased to see me. In fact, she’s scowling at me. She looks really, really annoyed. I’m kind of into it. Beryl – I’m not a true follower of The Order of the Greater Beings. I don’t worship the demiurgus—the monstrous species that lives alongside humans. I definitely do not want to become a demiurgus mate. So when one shows up at the cult’s compound—the first in the entire twenty-five years I’ve been flying under the radar here—I want to make sure he knows that I think he’s a total creep for taking advantage of worryingly adoring humans this way. Until I realise… I don’t think that’s why he’s here. He’s kind of awkward. And anxious. And wildly out of his depth. And when he offers me the chance to finally escape the cult—to go out into the real world for the first time, to create a life for myself—all for the low, low cost of an easy, platonic friendship… I take it. Now I’m navigating the outside world, and I’m roommates with a big, awkward demiurgus called Greid who lives in his pyjamas, watches a ridiculous amount of TV and is high most of the time. He’s also the sweetest guy I’ve ever met, and he’s funny and generous and easy to talk to. But I’ve spent my entire life making sure I didn’t get sucked in to the cult’s fervent worship of the demiurgus—there’s no way I’m going to fall in love with him. Right?     AmazonKU

OFF-LIMITS MATE (BRIDES FOR BEASTS BOOK TWO) by Candace Ayers

Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true.  Like a desperate, chubby Cinderella, I’m hoping to land myself a hubby before the clock strikes midnight. With a secret and a countdown, BfB is my last hope. So what if the guy turns out to be a cross between Shrek and a granite boulder, sans the charm of either? He just needs to check three boxes: be kind, love kids, and promise not to harm a hair on my head. Simple, right? Just my luck, I end up falling for a guy who can smell secrets. Yep, you heard right. No escaping this guy’s super sniffer. Turns out, he has a secret of his own. Talk about jumping from the frying pan into the fire, right?   AmazonKU

HEX AND THE CITY (STOLEN HEARTS BOOK ONE) by Nazri Noor

Leon Alcantara is a real son of a witch. The last in a proud line of witches, he’s come to test his small magic in the big city. Stealing enchanted artifacts pays the rent, but the competition is fierce. And handsome. And great at magic, too. But Maximilian Drake and his dark, brooding glances are the least of Leon’s problems. A chain of anomalies surges through the city, strange distortions in reality that threaten both Dos Lunas and its people. Suspected by the arcane authorities, Leon is forced to work with his nemesis to clear his name. But Max is so secretive over his shrouded past. Can he even be trusted? Leon must decide before the anomalies destroy the city — and his entire life.   AmazonKU

GRAY SEAS (BLACK HAT BUREAU BOOK EIGHT) by Hailey Edwards

After the challenge for the throne of Hael went sideways, Rue expected Stavros to place a bounty on Asa’s head, but she didn’t expect him to pin an even bigger target on her back. Then again, it was her fault he was forced to turn tail and run from the fight during a live broadcast to the entire kingdom. That had to sting his pride. Life would have been so much simpler if only he had been incinerated by her magic along with the rest of the arena. But simple is one thing Rue’s life has never been. And things keep getting more complicated when a stalker turns to murder, carving messages into the bodies of his victims. With a killer on her trail, she ought to be focused on staying alive, but a hot tip on another case leads her into the bowels of the Black Hat compound, where Rue discovers a world of secrets and lies that just might bring the Bureau crashing to its knees.     AmazonKU

A KISS FROM A DRAGON LORD (KISS FROM A MONSTER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Charlotte Swan

Anwyn knows the dangers of staying in one place for too long. Ever since the death of her parents at a young age, she has lived a life on the run. She takes what she can and leaves as soon as people begin to question who she is. Unfortunately, her luck has run out, and now she finds herself engaged to a horrible man. With nowhere else to go, Anwyn travels through the one place no one from the village will dare follow: The Woods. Washed into a cave during the storm, Anwyn comes face-to-face with a dragon. What seems like the worst day of her life turns out to be quite fortuitous as she discovers his lair is filled to the brim with gold and jewels. Enough to buy the life she’s always wanted. It soon becomes apparent that the dragon who captured her wants her for more than just a quick meal. The longer she spends in his company, the more she begins to question if a life of solitude is what she wants. Especially as this dragon continues to bring her every comfort and pleasure she could imagine. After all these years of running, could the life of a dragon’s most precious treasure be the one she’s always dreamed of?    Amazon

DARK HEALING BLIND CURVE (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 73) by I T Lucas

Kian is still reeling from the shocking revelations about the twins when a new threat manifests, eclipsing everything he had to deal with until now. In light of the new developments, Igor, the other Kra-ell prisoners, and the pending trial are no longer at the forefront of his mind, but the opposite is true for Vanessa. As her relationship with Mo-red solidifies, she is determined to save the male she loves, even if it means breaking him free and living on the run.     AmazonKU

HELLION CHAINED (HELL’S FIRE REBORN BOOK ONE) by Jade Bones

I’m an angel barred from Heaven, and so who else but the Devil would take me in? 
Through no fault of my own, let’s just say I’ve been away for a while. But when my return to the Pearly Gates is blocked by a fiery, destructive power that shoots from my fingertips, I can tell you, no one is less surprised than me that the angels do not play nice. That’s when Lucifer steps in. At first, I think he’s on my side. But soon, I realize he’s holding secrets, and he doesn’t care enough about me to let me into the Brains Trust and share them. In fact, he enlists his two most trusted men to guard me and keep me locked in his castle so my power doesn’t destroy Hell—a trickster demon called Tobias, and a jaguar shifter named Logan. Now, all three of them are calling up feelings I’d long since locked away. When it’s revealed that the blue cords connecting us mean they’re my soulmates, it’s yet another problem added to the pile of crap my life has become. Only, I can’t solve this problem with fire. Should I let myself fall for the men guarding me against my will? Sure, they’re kind to me and give me everything I could want, but they’re still the ones holding the key. They’re captivating, but I don’t want to be a captive. I don’t know the answers, but I’m beginning to think my romantic problems are the least of our concerns, because there’s this voice in the castle that only I can hear. And it’s screaming.     AmazonKU

NIGHT VISITOR by S J Sanders

VS Note: A re-release with 10K words added per the Author.

A presence haunts Naomi, one that calls to her, whispers to her. It is a call that she can’t resist as it returns night after night, nor the scarred demon who has invaded her dreams. Deathly pale and possessing a frighteningly inhuman appearance, she ought to be afraid of him—but then why does she feel this pull toward him? Can she look past his scars and frightening visage to see the heart of the male within? And can she discover the truth about herself and the presence of the demon before her time runs out? Condemned to self-exile and badly scarred in consequence of his decisions, Gralius is irresistibly pulled to a witch not assigned to his keeping. She is not his responsibility, and yet he finds that he is willing to do anything to save the female who has captivated his mind, heart, and soul.     AmazonKU

THE GOLDEN ALPHA (GOLDENROD BOOK ONE) by Emily North

The Order rules all in isolated Goldenrod: homes, jobs, and, most importantly, mates. Desperate to leave her unstable home, Camilla Maidenhair knows that her best chance at freedom is in the mate that the Order provides her. But she never dreamed her fated mate would be brooding Wyatt, her best friend’s oldest brother, and heir to his family’s powerful hold on their tight-knit community. For every alpha, there is an omega. His perfect match. Wyatt Sage has lived his entire life in preparation for his mate. He knows what his family and the Order expect of him, and he has no intention of shirking his duties. But is little Camilla Maidenhair strong enough to survive the intrigue that lays at the heart of their people’s existence? What happens when it all comes crashing down? As the dark secrets behind the Order and Goldenrod start to reveal themselves, Cami realizes there’s more to Wyatt and his powerful family than meets the eye as Wyatt discovers just how far he’ll go to protect his mate.     AmazonKU

OUTBREAK ZONE: DYSTOPIAN WEREWOLF ROMANCE by Kati McRae

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

The year is 2040. A new virus has ravaged the American Southwest, forcing the U.S. government to impose a secured quarantine zone around the state of Arizona. Lycanthropy enables those infected to shift into werewolves, but the disease proves fatal to those without a Y chromosome, decimating the population of women in the outbreak zone. Except for one. When Dr. Jason Campbell stumbles across Quinn, he realizes her biology holds the key to surviving the virus. However, Quinn is on the run from something—or someone—but her past remains a secret. As Jason begins to fall for the mysterious Quinn, he has no idea of the looming danger closing in on her. Senator Eric Robertson is holding the state government together by a thread. When he meets Quinn, he doesn’t trust this stranger who’s made a home in his best friend’s house. But if he hates her so much, why does he feel the need to protect her at every turn?   AmazonKU

TIME PASSAGE: A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL by Elyse Douglas

In 2022, Cindy Downing, a 25-year-old woman with a troubled past, kills her billionaire boyfriend in self-defense and flees, boarding an Amtrak train headed for Chicago. While passing through a tunnel, the train plunges through a burst of light—into another time and place. When Cindy regains consciousness, she is shocked to find herself on a 19th-century steam locomotive heading to Denver, Colorado. A scheming woman has switched Cindy’s identity, and she’s forced to be a mail-order bride contracted to marry a cruel, wealthy man who still mourns his late wife’s untimely and mysterious death. As Cindy struggles to survive her strange new reality, she meets the attractive Marshal Bryce Vance, and sparks fly. Soon, Cindy is fighting for her life, desperately seeking a way to return to 2022. Is Cindy trapped in 1880? Is it even possible for her to return to 2022? Even if she discovers a way to return, will she be tried for murder?   AmazonKU

THE SILVERLIGHT HEIR by Emma Cole

A secret girl, the Silverlight Heir, Tainted from birth, beyond repair. Fated mates, yet cast aside, Twisted bonds, a rival’s bride. Stella has been hidden away from supernatural society, sequestered in her wolf shifter pack as a half-breed dhampir orphan, the knowledge of her existence hoarded for a chance at her untapped power. An accidental meeting with her mate exposes the secret and sets her on a dark path of pain and betrayal foretold by a prophecy the wolf elders have kept to themselves. Hidden agendas, political intrigue, and a desperate bid at freedom conspire against Stella at every turn. When it appears that she’ll fall to the same circumstances that left her an orphan, fate gives her a new avenue of hope. But she’ll have to be strong enough to grab onto it to pull herself from the pit of despair her unfaithful mate has cast her into. What happens when a girl who has been oppressed, reviled, called an abomination and treated worse rises up to take destiny into her own hands?     AmazonKU

RODEO CLOWNS AND SHAKEDOWNS (HARPER AND MOON INVESTIGATIONS BOOK TWO) by Trixie Silvertale

Mitzy Moon is loving life after the honeymoon. And as part of their agreement to try new things, she’s happily whooping it up at the local cowboy competition. But the newlyweds get roped into yet another investigation when their date night ends with a dead rodeo clown. As her new husband’s history with his ex-wife tests all loyalties, Mitzy struggles to balance jealousy with keeping her man out of the hoosegow. And now she’ll need saddlebags of extra help from her mentor, Ghost-ma, and her entitled feline to unhorse the ruthless culprit. Can Mitzy and Erick wrangle all the clues, or will spurious accusations bring a deadly showdown?     AmazonKU

A COURT SO DARK (HEALER OF KINGDOMS BOOK THREE) by Ingrid Seymour

In a void suspended in time, I find myself trapped in an abyss of darkness and despair. 
With every ounce of strength, I fight to free myself from this suffocating sleep, while Kalyll, consumed by a fierce determination, searches tirelessly through the realm. His sole mission: to exact revenge upon those responsible for bringing me to the edge of death. No one shall escape his wrath, for everyone in his path will suffer the consequences. Yet, the fate of his kingdom teeters precariously as his treacherous brother, Cardian, schemes to plunge the realm into all-out war. Cardian’s alliance with the heartless and ambitious Unseelie King threatens to shatter the fragile peace that remains. In a cruel twist of fate, Kalyll falls into the clutches of his enemies, leaving the specter of war looming ever closer. As time runs out, can I wake from my dark slumber and restore the light before the darkness consumes us all? The final battle looms, and our love hangs in the balance.     AmazonKU

QUEEN OF THE LOST BOYS (NEVERLAND CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by T S Kinley

All she ever wanted was a happily ever after…Fate has never been kind to Gwendolyn Mary Darling Carlisle. For a brief moment, she was given a taste of the fairytale… and it was divine. Until a darkness descended upon Neverland. Now, the island is ripe for the taking. An evil usurper, cloaked in black wings, seeks the realm for himself. And he is ripping the Lost Boys apart from within. Debts are coming due, and a dark stain is seeping into Gwen’s soul. Every trial and tribulation pulls her further from the men she loves, and the family she’s desperate to hold onto. The throne of Neverland is up for grabs. Can she find the strength within herself to defeat the darkness? Will she don the crown, and become Queen of the Lost Boys?     AmazonKU

REALMS OF WRATH AND RUIN  (GATE CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Alli Earnest

The end of time is coming. All that’s left of Hallie Walker after the Eudora Jayde mission are nightmares and an ancestry tangled with dark secrets. When her parents send an urgent telegram to return home, she knows it’s time to face the past she’s determined to forget. In doing so, she unwittingly stumbles into a scheme as old as the planet itself. If only she can convince a certain cocky pilot to fly her home…Reeling from the death of his brother, Kase Shackley focuses on anything but reality itself. But when his past sins spill into the light of day, Kase does what he does best—run. If only he knew how to tell a certain bubbly scholar goodbye…The world of Yalvara sits on a precipice, peering into the murky depths below. The kingdom of Cerulene has been too quiet since attacking the nation of Jayde, and a dangerous extremist group lurks in the shadows. When the ancient Yalvs arrive in Jayde’s capital with stories of a dragon and its rider destroying their holy city, Hallie and Kase know the horizon of war has finally come. The question is, who will be standing when the smoke clears?     AmazonKU

RULES OF THE FLAME (WITCHES OF HELLFORGE HATCHERY BOOK ONE) by Skye Sullivan

Baby dragons, a paranormal animal shelter, and a magical academy where the professors are know-it-all cats? Throw a dead body in the mix, and Elsie’s thinking this magical town might be too hot to handle…For Elsie Thorn, the only magic in her life is somehow being able to make the rent every month. Until a mysterious woman makes her an offer too good to be true. Did she read the contract? No. Who really reads through the pages of terms and conditions? It’s not like she’s going to get whisked to a fairytale town with cobblestone streets, castles and a dragon hatchery with the hunkiest mountain man caretaker she’s ever laid eyes on… right? Oops. Between studying for lessons at Professor Hissington’s academy, feeding the griffins at the paranormal creature sanctuary and nursing the dragon hatchlings, Elsie finally feels like she’s accomplishing something with her life. But a dead body found in her barn threatens to ruin everything. Elsie’s not about to let a killer walk free in her new home, so she dives into the investigation. Hot on the heels of a killer who always seems one step ahead, she teams up with her newfound friends to unravel the mystery. Will Elsie be able to find the culprit or will her new life go up in a puff of smoke?     AmazonKU

THE WOLF’S AUCTIONED MATE (BEAUFORT CREEK SHIFTERS BOOK NINE) by Layla Silver

The pack is auctioning me to the highest bidder. Guess who wins the bid? My ex. We were together once, but then he ditched me without another word. Now I’m supposed to be his mate, but I won’t fall for him again. If only I could stop being such a socially awkward klutz around him…He acts like he doesn’t notice me, yet he bids on me to win the auction. He says he doesn’t want me, yet claims I need his protection. I want to escape him, but the pack has proclaimed us mates. And so I move into his house, with no other distraction than his bare chest. And there in his house, late at night, I can no longer hide what my body really wants. He takes control and gives me commands that I cannot help but follow. He bites my neck and forbids me to go out alone without him. He says he needs to protect me at all time or else…what? Will my ex claim me as his mate? In the small town of Beaufort Creek, people believe in arranged marriages. Because when two shifters are brought together to overcome old resentments and form strong alliances, the power of love heals all.     AmazonKU

TWISTED TWILIGHT (BAT MCCALL BOOK TWO) by Laken Cane

A vampire master’s obsession. A wolf’s enemy. All I want to do is hunt rogue supernaturals, but when Red Town offers me a fat purse to track down a collector and rescue a very special nonhuman, I’m not about to say no. I’d promised an annoying but lovable little fairy that I’d get back his staff and see to it that the Collector parted ways with his head. And that’s a promise I intend to keep. The trail begins with the Rotters, and I discover a mysterious, magical part of the desert that I never knew existed. The Rotters are more than just motocycles and tattoos. Much, much more. Unfortunately, Alex Peche hinders me every step of the way. Pfft. Break a man’s nose once and he holds a grudge forever. He makes sure I’m cut out of every police investigation in the city, but it was worth it. No way am I going to work for that white-haired jerk. Or so I believe. To add to the chaos, the vampire master’s infection-induced obsession is still raging, and the wolf alpha has a new reason to hate me. My first love, Colin Church, is changed, and Gray Bishop is becoming…interesting. And then I come into possession of a magical blade that seems determined to both fill me with power and kill me, and my life immediately becomes more complicated. Complicated…and deadly.    AmazonKU

UNICORN MARSHAL (U S MARSHAL SHIFTRRS BOOK 6) by Zoe Chant

If he’s her fated mate, fate’s made a huge mistake. In the elegant but oppressive unicorn village of Purity, only the best and brightest unicorns are allowed to get married. Iris never expected to be one of them… especially after showing her true self ended in a disaster that left her forever unable to smile. Literally. She’s shocked when she’s ordered to accept an arranged marriage to Keith Ridley … the ideal unicorn. He’s everything she’s not. How can she spend a lifetime pretending to be the perfect mate when she’s anything but? Keith used to be the perfect unicorn, and all it did was make him miserable. But he was chosen to be a tribute, someone the unicorn society sent into the outside world. He was assigned to a U.S. Marshal team of shifter agents, and he fell hard for terrible outside things like fun and laughter and doughnuts. Then his village called him home … to marry a woman he’s never even met. Iris and Keith are stunned when they discover that they’re both secret rebels… and true mates. They need to pretend to fit the perfect unicorn mold, but they long to give each other everything the village hates: dessert, pop culture, and sex that breaks the bed. But they might have underestimated how strong the village’s hatred could be. Because now someone’s dead, and they might be next.   AmazonKU

DRAGON’S TEMPTATION (SHIFTERS AND FORBIDDEN FATES BOOK ONE) by Lola Gabriel

My boss is a creep who has made my life miserable for years. My life changes forever when I’m forced into a meeting with the company’s elusive owner. Colter is smoking hot, dangerous, powerful… and arrogant. The tension between us is palpable, but he’s the bad-boy type I’ve been warned about. I need to stay away from him, but he’s everything my body craves. My life is in imminent danger when a blood test reveals my true heritage. Colter—who I learn is a dragon shifter who rules with an iron fist—becomes fiercely protective of me. but he won’t tell me what the blood test revealed. I get dragged into a world of danger. A world that includes shifters, vampires, and other beings I never believed existed. Colter must help me navigate this new existence to reach my extraordinary potential. But first, I have to learn how to trust him.   AmazonKU

THE DEMON’S DEAL (THE DEMON PRINCES BOOK ONE) by L Alexander

I may not remember who I am, but fate has decided I belong to him. Kidnapped. Cursed.
Fated to a Demon Prince. My whole life was stolen from me, and I can’t remember what happened. Delivered into the employ of a powerful archmage, I quickly learn that what little I know isn’t at all what it seems. Including me. I’m a stone-kin witch, not a human farm girl like I thought. He’s a powerful demon prince, devoted to me in every way… including taking swift revenge on anyone who’s wronged me. The curse blocking my memories is also keeping mysterious magic dormant, and someone from my past wants it all for themselves. And our fated bond? It may not be quite what I thought it was.   AmazonKU

THE KING IN RED: AN ELDRITCH MONSTER ROMANCE by Ava Hall

All my life, I followed the rules. I had perfect grades, a perfect schedule, the perfect degree… I lived my life safe and sound amidst the pages I studied. Because no one ever died from reading a book, right? At least that’s what I thought…Until I found a long forgotten play in a dusty corner of Miskatonic University’s library. Something that calls to me from under its veneer of dust and decaying pages, something eldritch, something ancient, something hungry…Something that can’t be satiated by just my mind or my soul, but my body, too. Any reader worth their salt knows about Lovecraft and the old gods…But I think I might have discovered something new. And he’s all mine.     AmazonKU

CAMERON UNBOUND (UNBOUND SIX) by 

Bronwin Weaver has always felt set apart, unable to participate in the society of her small village lest they discover her psychic gifts and brand her as a witch. Cameron Flint is searching for wild horses when he’s knocked unconscious in a storm near Bronwin’s cottage. When he wakes, he discovers a beautiful woman, Bronwin, has rescued him. The two forge a psychic connection that grows quickly into passion. But when an evil villager attempts to frame Bronwin for his own brutal crime, they find themselves the target of a mob. Will their love survive, or will the witch hunters execute Bronwin while the real murderer escapes?

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

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

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking 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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CLAIMED BY THE VISSIGROTH: THE VISIGROTHS OF LEANDER by Bella Blair

Letting her go is not an option. She is MINE. KYRA: My dream mission has always been to visit the Fourteen Planets and find out what happened to the lost refugees from Earth a hundred years ago. Finally, the Cosmic Coalition agrees to finance this mission.
But upon arriving on Leander, everything is different from what I envisioned. Right away some despicable creature nearly kills me, and it’s only thanks to the alien, Duncayn, that I survive this encounter. Duncayn turns out to be one of the vissigroths ruling the Fourteen Planets and promises me his help to meet Susserayn Kennenryn and fulfill my mission. Sparks fly from the first time our eyes meet, but how can we have a future when we are from such different worlds? I have a job, a life on Kronos and he is a Vissigroth. I come from a civilized world and he is… a barbarian. DUNCAYN: When I rescue Kyra from an Eulach attack I have no idea that this small encounter will turn my live upside down. But when she rides in front of me on my nicta, I receive a small glimpse of the torture this little human is able to inflict on my body. Mercilessly her perfect behind rubs against… well, we’re riding on a nicta, you get the picture. My only consolation is the knowledge that I will make her mine tonight and every night thereafter. When she turns out to be my querilly, the mate I’m destined to find in each of my lifetimes, I begin to wonder about our future. Not only is a civil war brewing on the Fourteen Planets, but how can I ask Kyra to give everything up for me, her home, her friends, her job, when I am unable to do so for her?     AmazonKU

THREE BABIES AND THE ALIEN WARRIOR (TREASURED BY THE ALIEN BOOK NINE) by Honey Phillips

Can a jaded alien warrior redeem himself in order to protect the woman and children who need him? After a painful divorce, Linda takes a job as the chief administrator of a rural hospital. Her hard won peace is shattered when strange black-suited men raid the maternity ward and she finds herself on board an alien spaceship. Determined to protect the women and children abducted with her, she searches desperately for a way out. Her hope of rescue by alien law enforcement is crushed when the Patrol officer who tracks them to a seedy outpost is just interested in procuring his own human female. Her only alternative is a huge green alien with a doubtful reputation and a very friendly tail. When cynical Cire warrior Zsoldar is asked to track down possible corruption in the Patrol, he reluctantly agrees – only to encounter the most alluring female he has ever met. She needs a hero, but he’s her only option. On the run with his beautiful human, her companions, and three precious infants, he realizes he’s never been happier. But with danger close behind and his own troubled reputation awaiting their return to civilization, is there any chance for the future he desires with his newfound family?   AmazonKU

MATED TO MEK  (GALACTIC PIRATE BRIDES BOOK FIVE) by Tamsin Ley

Love is the ultimate experiment…Betrayed by her family – Rashana was just a child when her father locked her away in his laboratory, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors in the name of science. Now, years later, her telepathic abilities terrify lab techs and her father alike. When a revolt leads to her father’s death and rebels seize the lab, she expects her torment to go on. Yet the alien doctor’s charming bedside manner awakens an unexpected yearning in her heart, and his touch is anything but torture. A doctor’s oath – After the destruction of his home planet, Mek never believed he’d meet a female of his species again. Then he discovers Rashana in a stasis pod on board an enemy ship. She’s an impossibility – a hybrid between his species and humans – and despite her justified hostility and anger, he finds himself drawn to the intriguing female for more than simply research. Healing more than hearts – As they work together to harness her powers, their trust blossoms into a passion that can’t be denied. But as Rashana uncovers more about her past, she also uncovers a terrifying secret that could destroy everything she’s come to cherish.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

SALVAGE (THE DELPHIC DAME BOOK ONE) by Jenny Schwartz

VS Note: Not listed in Romance but a Space Opera scifi release of note.

No one warned her about the alien baby. Captain Cherry Pendit is a very improper oracle. A proper seer warns the hero, then retires to the luxury of her temple while the hero saves the day. Pfft. Boring. Cherry doesn’t need a hero to defy Fate. In fact, she intends to rescue the hero. There might be a few bumps along the way—like an entire alien species her oracular talent didn’t warn her about—but Captain Cherry Pendit of the Delphic Dame is prepared to adapt and overcome. If only the pirates, the good guys—who might be bad guys—and her allies would just stop freaking interfering by pushing their own stupid agendas. Don’t they realize that if Cherry fails, humanity is doomed?   AmazonKU

CAPTURE THE SUN: A NOVEL (STARLIGHT’S SHADOW BOOK THREE) by Jessie Mihalik

As a recovery specialist, Lexi Bowen’s jobs typically require more trickery and thievery than honest work. Her former captain might not approve of her flexible morals, but stealing artifacts for rich assholes pays the bills, and Lexi’s had enough of war and death. The FHP left her to die once; she doesn’t plan to give them a chance to finish the job. Unfortunately, her latest contract takes her to Valovia itself—and right back into the orbit of Nilo Shoren, a Valovian teleporter who already cost her one payday and nearly stole her heart. Armored against his clever charm, Lexi plans to get in, get the job done, and get out. But when her former crew goes missing in Valovian space, Lexi will have to work with Nilo to figure out what happened—and stop it—before the galaxy’s two superpowers can use the disappearance as an excuse to return to war.

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ZAKAI (ELYON’S WARRIORS BOOK TWO) by Eve Langlais

I found more than religion in an angel’s kiss. My studies in theology didn’t prepare me to deal with angels from outer space. They’re real. They fly. And in their elevated arrogance, they don’t think they need anyone’s help. So, imagine my surprise when the shy but hunky Zakai asks for my assistance in locating Noah’s ark. Apparently, it’s not just a religious myth. The massive ship did exist, and it looks like humanity might need it if they’re going to survive an incoming invasion. As we work to uncover the mystery, we’re stymied by opposing forces doing everything they can to stop us. I’ll admit, I never thought I’d end up fighting demons, just like I never expected to fall in love with an angel. But when given a choice, will he choose me or God?

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STRANDED BY THE ALIEN BRIDE LOTERY  (KHANAVAI WARRIOR BRIDE GAMES BOOK 11) by Margo Bond Collins

He’s not the warrior I wanted. But now we’re stranded together, and I can’t quit thinking about him. I made it all the way through the Alien Bride Games without being chosen by a Khanavai male, even though I’m certain it’s the only way I’ll ever find anything resembling love. But then I missed the shuttle home, and instead of sending me through the transporter, the Games Administrator insisted I catch I ride back with the crankiest pilot I’ve ever met—a Khanavai warrior who makes it clear that the last thing he wants is to be stuck with a rejected bride. Which is really too bad, because our ship malfunctioned, and now that we’re trapped together on an otherwise deserted planet, I’m all he’s got. If only he weren’t also the most beautiful man I’ve ever laid eyes on, I might be able to accept that we’ll never end up together.     AmazonKU

CHRONICLE WORLDS: HALFWAY HOME (THE FUTURE CHRONICLES BOOK 22) by Various

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

In the distant future, alien planets are settled by A.I.-piloted starships. The journeys from Earth to these worlds could take hundreds of years – so the ships contain human embryos, preserved until the ship is in orbit, then thawed, raised to fully-grown, and trained by the A.I. with the skills needed to colonize their new world. This is the seed for the universe in the bestselling novel Half Way Home, which followed one colonial foray on a new world. But this was only one world of a thousand worlds targeted by Earth’s ships. That adventure, one of a thousand…From acclaimed anthologist Samuel Peralta, Chronicle Worlds: Half Way Home brings together fifteen of the most exciting new voices in speculative fiction to explore the universe created by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Hugh Howey, to chronicle the astounding unexplored worlds of Half Way Home.      Amazon

THE DARK ELF’S SECRET TWINS (SECRET BABIES FOR PROTHEKAN DARK ELVES BOOK SEVEN) by Celeste King

We’re caught in the web of love and sin…Addicted to the taste of forbidden skin. Everywhere I turn, Lykan is there, making my blood boil in more ways than one. I hate him. But damn, he’s so hot that my traitorous body nearly gives in whenever he invades my space. My imagination is nothing compared to when he actually shoves me up against the wall and does his worst…or is it his best? But he is not my future. He is not solid relationship material. I will never settle down with him. I will never forgive him for being a dark elf… Wish I would’ve thought of that before I found out I was pregnant.   AmazonKU

THE INFINITE MILES by Hannah Fergesen

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

To save the future, she must return to the beginning. Three years after her best friend Peggy went missing, Harper Starling is lost. Lost in her dead-end job, lost in her grief. All she has are regrets and reruns of her favorite science fiction show, Infinite Odyssey. Then Peggy returns and demands to be taken to the Argonaut, the fictional main character of Infinite Odyssey. But the Argonaut is just that … fictional. Until the TV hero himself appears and spirits Harper away from her former best friend. Traveling through time, he explains that Peggy used to travel with him but is now under the thrall of an alien enemy known as the Incarnate—one that has destroyed countless solar systems. Then he leaves Harper in 1971. Stranded in the past, Harper must find a way to end the Incarnate’s thrall … without the help of the Argonaut. But the cosmos are nothing like the technicolor stars of the TV show she loves, and if Harper can’t find it in herself to believe—in the Argonaut, in Peggy, and most of all, in herself—she’ll be the Incarnate’s next casualty, along with the rest of the universe.

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THE VIRGIN HUNT GAMES VOLUME 6 by Mel Teshco

EARTH, YEAR 2344 – Morgana Dion, Princess of Aladdia, is hiding a secret. Her biological mother isn’t the queen. But although Morgana has commoner blood running through her veins, it won’t stop her from sacrificing everything she is to be in the Virgin Hunt Games and stop a vicious enemy from destroying her planet and her people. If that means submitting to King Leon—another royal from another, far more powerful world—and signing a contract to impregnate herself to his son, Garrett, who is one of ten hunters in the Games, then so be it. That Garrett is now more cyborg than man shouldn’t matter, he has more royal blood flowing through his veins than she’ll ever have.
Garrett might know his first name, but he has no clue who he really is. Only that he woke up with cyborg parts after an explosion all but tore him apart. These days he has more pressing concerns, thanks to living in a squalid, dog-eat-dog prison ship in the middle of space. When he’s given an opportunity to fight for his place as a hunter in the Virgin Hunt Games, he jumps at it. After all, the victor will never again return to the space prison. But though he’s prepared for a society who will never really accept him, nothing can prepare him for the one hunted he wants in the games, a woman who looks at him with equal parts loathing and desire. But if beauty really is skin deep, can he convince Morgana that there is more to him than what she sees?     AmazonKU

CITADEL by C M Alongi

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

Four centuries of blood. All for a lie. In this captivating sci-fi debut, a nonverbal autistic woman refuses to stand by as her sexist, ableist, dogmatic society clings to a centuries-long conflict. Citadel, the only city on the planet Edalide, has a holy mission: exterminate the demons from the Flooded Forest. The unholy, vicious animals were a mistake made by their god that must be corrected. Or at least, that’s what everyone’s been told. When Olivia, a nonverbal autistic nineteen-year-old, has a chance run-in with a “demon,” she realizes that these beings are not vicious, animals, or unholy, but sentient people. Forever scarred by her mother’s legally sanctioned murder, and determined to prevent either side from losing more loved ones, Olivia embarks on a hazardous journey into the Flooded Forest where she faces flesh-eating predators, telekinetic zealot-warriors, and the demons of her own past. Olivia’s quest for answers forces her to decide to either seek justice for both sides or continue the cycle of war, revenge, and death.

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MONTAUK PROJECT by Kaitlyn O’Connor

VS Note: From MAY 27.

When ‘specimens’ of a top secret government experiment escape, Dior Cannon is caught in the middle of the security breach to steal the specimens and the manhunt for the four aliens that have swept her up in their flight for freedom. It isn’t just hunting season, though. It’s mating season and the aliens—Adrian, Dante, Bain and Calen know they’ve found ‘the one’. They just have to convince Dior of it if they can stop running long enough.

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IRENE (FIRST MATARAS) by Tracy St John

She searched for freedom and found a Kalquorian clan. Irene Jonson is a rising star in opera, thanks to Earth forcing her to leave her parents as a teen to join a prestigious opera company. Years later, she loves music, but she wants the freedom to forge her own path as a performer and be reunited with her family. Sherv, Rusp, and Jemi are a clan and band playing hard, driving music. Success means more than fame and fortune; it would show their disapproving families they’ve chosen the lives they were meant to live. Encountering Irene, creating a new and exciting sound, gives them that opportunity…and a chance at love. Two worlds on the brink of war threaten everything Irene and Clan Sherv have built and everything they dream of. Two worlds are bent on snatching Irene from the men and music she loves. What chance do four misfit musicians possibly have against Earth and the Kalquorian Empire?

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THE EDGE OF SLEEP: A NOVEL by Jake Emanuel and Willie Block

VS Note: Ooohhh sounds good! Not a romance but a scifi release of note. Put it on my TBR list.

What if the whole world fell asleep…and didn’t wake up again? Dave Torres, a night watchman in a placid coastal town, knows all about sleep troubles. Since childhood, he’s battled terrors and nightmares. Sometimes those battles leak into his waking life, with disastrous consequences for those he loves. Now Dave lives alone and self-medicates to neutralize his dreams. It’s not much of a life, he knows. The morning after Independence Day, Santa Mira, California, is so quiet Dave can hear the ocean from miles away. Traffic signals blink from red to green over empty intersections. Storefronts remain locked up tight. Every radio station whispers static.  And all over town, there are bodies, lying right where their owners left them. Dead right where they slept. Dave—along with his ex-girlfriend, Katie, his best friend, Matteo, and Linda, a nurse he’s just met—struggle to unravel the mystery before sleep overtakes them all. Except the answer to the mystery might lie in the one place that frightens Dave most: His twisted, unnerving dreams. Now Dave and his friends must straddle the liminal boundary between life and death as they fight to save everyone they’ve ever loved—and to keep their eyes open. Because if any of them falls asleep now, it will be the last thing they ever do.

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BALOR (MONSTERS OF REDWOOD BOOK ONE) by Luna Hunter

This human, she’s… not like the others. Humans look at me and see raw, alien power. A force to be harnessed, dissected, feared. It’s my power they crave. That is why they chain me up and torture me in the name of their so-called progress. But not her. April is different. There’s a spark in her captivating, amber eyes. She’s a journalist half my size who wanders into my prison unarmed. Brave. Foolish. Mine. Something stirs deep within me when I catch her scent: The overwhelming urge to protect this cute little human from harm… and the primal, instinctive, unstoppable need to claim her as my own. Yes, I will keep this one safe. The humans will answer for their crimes. My pack will destroy this facility and raze it to the ground. But this human female? She is mine.   AmazonKU

DESIRED BY THE ALIEN DEVIL (BRIDES OF VINDUTHI BOOK TWO) by Ava York

Passion has no chains, but freedom has a price. My heart pounded as the slaver dragged me into the cells. After weeks trapped in the bowels of Thodos III, freedom had never seemed so far away. Until he emerged from the shadows. Razov, a Vinduthi on a mission. Escape seemed impossible, but he refused to leave me behind. Now we’re fighting for our lives in a deadly game rigged to ensure we lose. Victory will mean throwing off our shackles forever…if we can survive that long. But when his simmering desire ignites into a firestorm of passion, can I really give my heart to him?     AmazonKU

TINMAN by C J Dragon

Looking for a haven, Astin Langlee went to the moon to escape the unforgiving rigors of poverty on Earth. Signing on for seven years of contract labor, he planned to work hard and make a place for himself. Called “Tinman’ for his lack of observable emotion, he does just that, finding solace only in his conversations with Eddie, a sentient AI. Finding love never crossed his mind. Meeting his co-worker, Davis, Astin discovers that he cares more than his nickname suggests. Opening to the joy Davis brings in his wake, Tinman allows love to overcome his fear. When the moon station is shut down by the uncaring LunaCorp, they head for Mars, only to find that home threatened by the same corporation. Can Astin save his new home and those he loves, or will he lose all while taking a gamble none could envision?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

JUNKYARD WAR by Faith Hunter

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note from the author of the Jane Yellowrock series.

Shining Smith and her crew have obtained the weapons they need to rescue one of their own from the grips of their mortal enemy, Clarisse Warhammer. But to mount an assault on her fortified bunker, they have to cobble together an army of fighters. That could be the biggest battle of them all. Shining will need to step back into the biker world she left behind to broker an uneasy peace, then lead rival factions into a certain death trap. Can Shining take Warhammer down without having to compel more and more people to do her bidding? And will her feline warriors, the junkyard cats, remain loyal and fight alongside her? Or will Shining have to become something and someone she hates, so that vengeance can finally be hers?     Amazon

EMPRESS: MEGAN (THE ORACLE’S JOURNEY SERIES BOOK TWO) by Meg Stratton

Megan: Every day, I would wake up, go to work, and fight like hell to protect my city. It’s difficult being a cop, but it fills that void inside of me that stems from my traumatic past. The need to see those that do wrong in the world get their comeuppance. Then one cloudy, drizzly day, everything changes. My job was about to get a whole lot harder when my city is attacked by aliens, and my life is changed forever. There may be a light in the attack’s darkness. A woman with the most striking green eyes that can see everything. They call her the Oracle. She was the reason the aliens had attacked Earth. I always knew that the Oracle held my destiny, and with the Oracle’s involvement, fate was thrusting me into a completely foreign world, overwhelming me, but I realize that I never felt more alive. Iris: There’s been a war between my people and our enemies for years. They killed our people, nearly making our alien species extinct. Our future looks bleak since we have no more female mates to reproduce with. Then our enemy decides to invade the strangest planet I have ever seen. Earth, they call it. During a meeting with these humans to help fight the enemy together, I meet her. My mate. Megan is the first human female I have ever laid eyes on. My shock at meeting her is beyond comprehension to me, an alien who never expected to meet his mate on a backward, nearly extinct planet like Earth. Is this the fate that the universe has planned for the Orion?     AmazonKU

THE ALIEN’S PREGNANT OMEGA  (THE ALIEN’S OMEGA) by Sienna Sway

Alex – I’d known what I was signing up for when I decided to stay with the Alien who had kidnapped me. And while life with Saar is good in some ways, the fact that I’m knocked up has made everything harder. Maybe I’m an over-emotional wreck. If the way Saar keeps treating me like I’m about to explode is any indication, I probably am. Then again, it might be the fact that I’m the only human male in known history to suddenly develop a uterus and I feel like my body and worse—my baby—have turned into a science experiment. Saar – Navigating life with a human omega as my mate has been challenging from the start. As of yet, I have been finding it difficult to understand Alex’s needs. I want to make him happy, to please him, but the things that he wants don’t make any sense to me. Add to that the human doctor that he insists on meeting, his disregard for my opinions on the matter, and then my best friend running into the wilderness with yet another stolen human and I am unsure whether I should be forcing anything to be my way. After all, we alphas have a bad track record with human omegas.     AmazonKU

GIRLFRIEND ON MARS: A NOVEL by Deborah Willis

VS Note: NOT listed as a romance. Listed as a satire. Reviews are VERY mixed. A scifi release of note.

Amber Kivinen is moving to Mars. Or at least, she will be if she wins a chance to join MarsNow. She and twenty-three reality TV contestants from around the world—including attractive Israeli soldier Adam, endearing fellow Canadian Pichu, and an assortment of science nerds and wannabe influencers—are competing for two seats on the first human-led mission to Mars, sponsored by billionaire Geoff Task. Meanwhile Kevin, Amber’s boyfriend of fourteen years, was content going nowhere until Amber left him—and their hydroponic weed business—behind. As he tends to (and smokes) the plants growing in their absurdly overpriced Vancouver basement apartment, Kevin tunes in to find out why the love of his life is so determined to leave the planet with somebody else. On screen, Amber competes in globe-trotting, Survivor-meets-Star Trek challenges and seems like she might be falling for Adam. But is that real, or is it just a tactic to keep from being voted off? And since the technology to come home doesn’t exist yet, would Amber really leave everything behind to be a billionaire’s Martian guinea pig? Sure, the rainforest is burning, Geoff Task has bought New Zealand, and Kevin might be a little depressed, but isn’t there some hope left for life on Earth?

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SHADOW CYBORG RANGER (CYBORG RANGERS BOOK SIX) by Christine Myers and Clarissa Lake

Shadow – When his friend Cyborg Ranger Falcon asked him to ensure his mate’s sister was safe, he never processed she might be his genetic mate. Jenny was clearly torn by the news, still haunted by traumas from her past. Their attraction was mutual, but he could see she needed time. Walking away to give her that time took all the willpower he could muster. But it made her realize she didn’t want him to leave without her. Jenny – She was so unprepared when Shadow dropped into her life, even though she had hoped for a future with a cyborg mate—someday. Watching love flourish between her sister and her cyborg mate made her realize how empty my life was. As soon as Shadow left, she wanted to go with him. Jenny thought they would have a quiet life at his ranch in the Montana Mountains. Aliens at a hidden base and their gangers changed that. Falling in love with Shadow was easy. They just had to keep each other alive to enjoy it.   AmazonKU

PRICELESS TREASURE: SCIFI MM ROMANCE by Natalie Wish

Garreth will do anything to keep the broken alien he fell in love with. Even return to being a prince. A surprise meeting with an alien creature who turns out to be a coveted Saltarian puts Garreth on a new path. Will the relationship with the beautiful, rocky alien be worth the price he has to pay? With Bellrix at his side, he is willing to fight against nature, mercenaries, the Court, and even himself.     AmazonKU

LUNAR CHAOS (LUNAR SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Crystal Rose

Latisha – I just want to get through this undercover job and get back to my team. Unfortunately, a certain half-human bodyguard won’t leave me alone. He’s suspicious that I’m not who I say I am and we keep running into each other in the most inconvenient places. No matter how hard I try to resist the sexy bodyguard who looks at me like I’m a goddess I keep thinking about him and wondering what it would be like if I gave into his flirtations. Can I find the courage to let him in my heart before our time together runs out? Bowen – I was abducted from my bed a year ago. Alien scientists altered my genes and now I’m a half-human half-katsuro hybrid. Whatever they did messed with my emotions too. I can’t feel anything. Life is just one numb day after another. That is until I meet her. Latisha is like a light in the darkness and she’s making me feel things I never thought I’d feel again. I thought our meeting was a chance encounter but the more I get to know this mysterious siren of a woman the more I think it was fate that brought us together. Can I convince her to give me a chance before she slips out of my life forever? This is NOT a standalone book. To fully enjoy Lunar Chaos you must first read books 1-3 in the series.     AmazonKU

I DATED A SECRET WEAPON (BLIND DATE CORPORATION BOOK 12) by Viola Grace

Kyda kept a low profile until she was involved in a workplace incident. One hopped-up customer wrecks her disguise, and she has to hide in a place she never imagined. (MUCH more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     Amazon   NOTE: The author’s other books are on Apple Books and Kobo, including this series.

THAT WHICH BINDS US (THE KEYS BOOK ONE) by Eric Kao

VS Note: LGBTQ superhero scifi release. Romantic elements.

Mei is quirky, sweet, and, after The Test, probably strong enough to crush a human spine. Not that she wants to do that, but when a horrific fire ravages her school, she desperately uses her newfound genetically-activated superstrength. She wakes up in a body cast and assured that she definitely is strong enough to crush a spine. At Myer’s Anatomy Training Center in sunny Hawaii, Mei meets her beautiful roommate. Devi is wild, terrifying, and alluring. They spend their days in training and their evenings together on the beach. Studying at Myer’s is truly paradise. Except that Mei’s lack of enhanced core strength means she can’t use her superstrength safely, her trainer wants to grind her into a hotdog, she and her roommates keep losing at the violent sport used for training, and she sucks at flirting with Devi. When a hurricane threatens to wreak destruction, Mei and her crew rush to save the endangered people. Can helping the impoverished make them pay the ultimate price?     AmazonKU

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VS NOTE: This week my backlist spotlight falls upon JADRIAN, just because it’s one of my favorite Badari stories.

JADRIAN (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 3 by Veronica Scott

The blurb: Taura Dancer has been pushed to her limits by alien torturers known as the Khagrish and is ready to die when suddenly the lab where she’s held as a prisoner is taken down by an armed force of soldiers.

The man who rescues her from a burning cell block is Jadrian of the Badari, a genetically engineered alien warrior with as many reasons to hate the Khagrish as Taura has. This set of shared past experiences and the circumstances of her rescue create an unusual bond between them.

Safe in the hidden base where Jadrian and his pack take her, Taura struggles to regain her lost memories and overcome constant flashbacks during which she lashes out at all who come near. Only Jadrian can recall her from the abyss of her visions and hallucinations.

As the war against the Khagrish continues, it becomes increasingly critical to find out who she really is and how she can help in the fight. Until she can control her terrors and trust her own impulses, Taura’s too afraid to pursue the promise of happiness a life with Jadrian as her mate might offer.

When he’s captured by the dreaded enemy, will she step forward to help save him, or will she remain a prisoner of her past?

This is the third book in a new scifi romance series and each novel has a satisfying Happy for Now ending for the hero and heroine, not a cliffhanger. Some overarching issues do remain unresolved in each book since this is an ongoing series but romance always wins the day in my novels!

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SERVANT TO THE SPIDAE (ASPECT AND ANCHOR BOOK FOUR) by Ruby Dixon

All my life I have served. One lord after another, I have given them my time, my body and my soul. My newest lord, however, is not one but three. I have become the anchor to the three Aspects of Fate, the mortal chosen to teach the gods humanity. It seems an impossible task for any mortal to satisfy a god’s wishes and I must serve three? Three lords means three times the frustration, three times the petty demands……and three times the pleasure. This book is exactly what it says on the box – one woman and three men. The streams do not cross but everything else is on the table. Enjoy!    AmazonKU

A SOUL TO GUIDE: DUSKWALKER BRIDES: BOOK FOUR by Opal Reyne

All Raewyn ever wanted was to go home. After accidentally creating a portal to another realm, Raewyn finds herself trapped in a world she’s struggling to navigate. Desperate to find those with magic who can help her, she sets out on a dangerous journey to another town. Unfortunately, on her travels, she learns there are bigger and scarier monsters than the Demons she knows of – and one of them won’t let her get away. All Merikh ever wanted was to escape. For a hundred and eighty years, Merikh has been hunting for a way off Earth. He doesn’t care who he has to eat, kill, or maim to get what he wants. So, when his prey ends up being a lost Elf, he realises this is his opportunity. She’s prettier than any creature he’s ever seen, and so damn perfect that it’s impossible to resist her otherworldly lure. But Merikh destroys everything he touches. Will he be able to overcome years of hatred and anger to allow himself to get close to her, or will he lose her in the process?     AmazonKU

SECRET WITCHES (BELLAROSE CAT CAFE BOOK ONE) by L A Boruff, Lia Davis and Lacey Carter

Cate, Heather, and Rae Bellarose move back home to Cave River, Arizona to fulfill the terms of their grandfather’s will to work together for one year in their family’s cafe and cat rescue. If they succeed, they get a big pile of money. If they fail, they go back to their regular lives, no worse off. This should be a breeze. Cate is determined to make it work, whatever it takes. Too much money is at stake. Off the bat, things are beyond strange. She keeps seeing impossibilities that she can’t explain. Floating feather dusters, lights that aren’t there. Then, all the plants in town die. Something is way off. Cate and her sisters discover an ancient book in a hidden room in the family’s mansion. That’s when things really get weird. Suddenly, Cate has powers! So do her sisters, daughter, nieces, and aunts! Also, some insane warlock is trying to buy the whole town and that sends up red flags in all directions. The sisters need to find out why and how to stop him or they might lose the money before they get a chance to inherit it.     AmazonKU

A DIABOLICAL CRYSTAL CURSE (A CRYSTAL CURSE COZY MYSTERY BOOK FIVE) by Constance Barker

A shop owner dies under mysterious circumstances. The problem is, said shopkeeper put a curse on Cora and Petrov and since she is dead, the curse can’t be lifted. And that’s just the beginning of the problems surrounding Cora. An old flame is determined to do her harm. He will stop at nothing to push Cora from the Trial of the Six Crystals competition. It seems evil has overtaken him. Can he be saved? Or is it too late? Aunt Ali has some tricks up her sleeve. But will she only hurt the situation instead of help?   AmazonKU

DEATH UNBOUND (NECROMANCER RISING BOOK THREE) by Richard Amos

Things have taken a seriously nasty turn. Can someone please let me off this rollercoaster? Everywhere I look, there’s drama and danger ready to pounce from the shadows. Nowhere feels safe, and trust seems to be a rare commodity. Damn. Just damn. But the twisted forces bringing all this chaos to the table must be stopped, no matter what. Even if it feels like I’m always ten steps behind. At least I have the sensational kisses of my delicious Death to carry me through this mess.      AmazonKU

KILLERS AND MONSTERS (THREE FATES MAFIA BOOK TWO) by Clio Evans

The dragon has come to claim his mafia wife, but I already belong to a knight.
My shadow. The bodyguard whose world revolves around me. After ten years of the same routine, I discover that I’m not the woman I thought I was. I’m a killer. The daughter of a fierce god. As danger strikes, the three of us find that hate can become lust and enemies can become lovers. Our destiny has been written, and we are determined to change it—even if it means a battle against those who would rather see us stay apart.   AmazonKU

JUNGLE SHIFT by Lexi Ostrow

Camila always helps animals in need, even when that animal turns out to be a shifter. Camila spent her life doing two things: driving to work and working. Exotic animal vets weren’t common in Brazil, which is precisely why she moved back home. Unfortunately, her work left little time to have a life. Mateo knew what it meant to be king and fought to protect his people from the outside world at all costs. When the Bengals attacked and left Mateo for dead on the side of the road to claim his streak, that should have been the end of things. Instead, he woke up drowsy, naked, and mated.      Amazon

TO MAKE A MONSTER (THE DRYAD CHRONICLES) by Callie Pey

VS Note: A re-release in that a shorter version was previously on Vella.

Something far more dangerous than wolves lurks in the forest this night. Keane and his band of brothers have always been outcasts in the villages around Lough Greney Bog. Without the prospects of money, love, or lineage; they settle on doing what they can to make ends meet. When Declan fails to return to the tavern one blustery winter evening, the rest of his brothers are desperate to find him. A haunting blue glow in the darkness offers whispers of everything they could ever hope for if only they will follow her call despite their search. Rumors of riches and old gods taunt the men, as one by one they are stolen away. Forced to make a choice between what’s right and each other. They will have to decide whether or not they embrace the monster within or all could be lost. It’s a unique opportunity to change their fate, but will it be worth the price of their soul?   AmazonKU

JUST RIGHT (FAIREST OF THEM ALL BOOK SIX) by Lorelai M Hart

A little bit hot, a little bit cold. In the end, they’re just right. Alpha wolf shifter Saffron is finally home. He’s found a new town he loves, a pack where he belongs, a house with room for a family, and has best friends as close as brothers. And life only gets better when Saff steps onto his porch one sunny day to see not only the one who got away, but also an adorable toddler with Saffron’s eyes. Saff is instantly Papa to an adorable bear cub, and he couldn’t be happier. Omega bear shifter Everest has been searching for the alpha father of his baby ever since their one-night stand two years ago. If only they had been true mates. Maybe then they’d have started things right, instead of showing up with their daughter out of the blue one day. Everest is shocked to discover the spark is still there. If only something, or is it someone, wasn’t missing. Alpha honey-bear shifter Dior thought he was heading down to the sunny beaches with a friend. That was until he was ditched at the side of the road when said friend found his true mate at a rest stop. Now he’s broke, alone, stranded, and desperate. He doesn’t want to “borrow” food from houses, but he’s not finding enough in his fur to sustain him. What else can he do? And he doesn’t really mean to fall asleep in the warm house… he truly doesn’t. It’s just that it smells so good, and he can’t stand to leave it. A small nap wouldn’t hurt. And it doesn’t hurt—it changes everything.     AmazonKU

HAWK: DEVIL’S MURDER MC by Nikki Landis

VS Note: Author says there’s a “slight paranormal twist” and the series should be read in order.

Hawk, Sergeant at Arms of the Devil’s Murder MC, is loyal and cutthroat when it comes to his club. As a protector of his brothers, enforcer of the bylaws, and security, Hawk takes his position seriously, especially now that his president has been murdered by the Dirty Death MC. He won’t rest until the blood of his enemies has been spilled, and justice served. He’ll make damn sure that Rook is avenged and his son Crow doesn’t meet the same fate. But Hawk didn’t count on the feisty, outspoken, desperate girl needing to rescue her sister from the dirty politician wreaking havoc in Nevada and the escort service that trafficked her out of the city. Callie is willing to do anything to bring her sibling home—even offer herself to a playboy biker who refuses to be shackled with an ol’ lady…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE FAIRIE QUEEN OF THOMOND: A FANTASY STEAMPUNK NOVEL by Ariel Paiemont

A fae queen running from her past. Steam-era London’s supernatural world in danger. She is the key to their salvation or destruction. Aiobheall, or Andromeda Jones as she’s known now, has spent centuries flitting from place to place looking for peace after Ireland forgot the old ways and their fae protectors. Haunted by the death of her lover, in which she played a part, and longing to forget, she’s hiding out in the unexplored wilds of Africa when everything she has carefully built and the peace she’d thought she’d built come crumbling down with one stranger’s visit. Thrust into a world of steam, invention, supernaturals, and danger, she reluctantly chooses a side and must find a way to ensure she is the key to the salvation of her new world rather than its destruction. Along the way, she must confront her past and the fear that all of this may return her to the capricious, dangerous creature whose swift anger claimed many lives. With the help of an ancient being, an inventor, a spymaster, and a stranger from her past, she finds herself in a fight not only for her life but for her very world’s salvation.    Amazon

SACRIFICE THE SEA: AN MMM RETELLING OF THE LITTLE MERMAID (BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARES BOOK THREE) by Amy Pennza

Deserted by a father I can no longer remember, I’m used to being alone, my only companions the cheerful sea nymphs who frequent my shipwreck. But lately, something powerful brews inside me—an aching restlessness to explore the dark depths beyond my cave. Then I meet Ari, a beguiling merman who tempts me past the edges of my territory. He introduces me to the glittering world of the Sea Syndicate and its ruler, King Triton. But the sea is a far more dangerous place than I realized, and together, the males rule it with a heavy hand. What’s more, they want to rule me, too. Each dominant in their own way, they teach me all about my body—and theirs—introducing me to unfathomable pleasure and sinful obedience. But there’s a dark side to their world. I can’t shake the feeling Triton and Ari aren’t the devoted males they seem. When a predatory darkness rises from the ocean’s depths, we have no choice but to confront sins of the past to keep the Sea Syndicate safe. But once the silt settles, will the weight of age-old secrets be too much to repair our broken bonds?     AmazonKU

BLOOD OF FIRE (SIN CITY KILTS) by  January Bain

Can a carefree wolf shifter and an unbelieving human find true love? Logan Creig, billionaire wolf and kilt-wearing Scot, arrives in Vegas to make a heist movie. He’ s the bad boy of his clan, the one voted least likely to settle down. What does he care? He loves women and won’ t apologize to anyone for that. Justine Bell, dedicated history professor at the University of Vegas and a skeptic to the bone, is hired by Logan to dress the set with Egyptian antiquities. She dislikes the infamous playboy on principle alone, but with the dean insisting she takes the job, she has no choice. When one of the ancient relics in the shipment turns out to be a legendary artifact, Justine throws herself into researching it… and finds it’ s of vital importance to the whole of mankind— it reveals that supernatural creatures have always walked the Earth! Now, with the clock ticking down on them, the pair must work as a team. Justine has to find the strength to abandon the safety of the beliefs she clings to, ones that don’ t allow her to embrace true love, and Logan must fight to become the man Justine needs him to be. If they can do that, a whole new world awaits them.     AmazonKU

WED TO THE ORC by Layla Fae

My tiny new wife is a force of chaos bent on turning my life upside down. I am a researcher. I read books, conduct experiments, and live quietly on the fringes of the orc town. All I want is peace, quiet, and a female to satisfy the wild urges of my orc body so they don’t distract me from my work. Getting a human wife through the Temple seems like a logical solution—until I bring her home and she starts sowing chaos. She moves my books, cuts my herbs to make bouquets, and replaces the blessed silence with laughter and song. For such a tiny person, she can be very loud. And opinionated. Worst of all, she does nothing to calm my libido. Instead, she makes my body eager and my mind obsessed. She encroaches on my space, my work, my thoughts, and worst of all, my heart. I hate being out of control, yet with her, it’s all I can be. This cannot go on. Something has to give.     AmazonKU

FIRE GODS (DEITIES BOOK THREE) by Linda Mooney

From an underground bomb shelter, Andrea Johns has been watching the apocalypse play out through live feeds from around the world. A tsunami hitting the Rockies, tornadoes in the Andes, lava filling the Grand Canyon, earthquakes in Paris—the world is literally being wiped out one natural disaster at a time. And it’s only a matter of time before every living being is wiped out with it. Pyre, the demi-god of fire, along with his brothers, are still wreaking havoc on earth per the old gods’ orders, but they have been careful not to kill every living thing. Some humans need to remain alive to worship the gods and bring them back into power, and those humans will need food. Upon clearing out one area in particular, Pyre sees something, or someone, fleeing and decides it’s worth saving. He wasn’t expecting a human, or that she’d be able to see him. Could it be he’d gotten as lucky as his brothers and found his woman?…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)        Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE SHADOW CABINET: A NOVEL (THE HMRC TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Juno Dawson

Niamh Kelly is dead. Her troubled twin, Ciara, now masquerades as the benevolent witch as Her Majesty’s Royal Coven prepares to crown her High Preistess. Suffering from amnesia, Ciara can’t remember what she’s done–but if she wants to survive, she must fool Niamh’s adopted family and friends; the coven; and the murky Shadow Cabinet–a secret group of mundane civil servants who are already suspicious of witches. While she tries to rebuild her past, she realizes none of her past has forgotten her, including her former lover, renegade warlock Dabney Hale. On the other end of the continent, Leonie Jackman is in search of Hale, rumored to be seeking a dark object of ultimate power somehow connected to the upper echelons of the British government. If the witches can’t figure out Hale’s machinations, and fast, all of witchkind will be in grave danger–along with the fate of all (wo)mankind. Sharp, funny, provocative, and joyous, Juno Dawson’s sequel reimagines everything you think you knew about her coven and her witches in a story that spans continents and dives deep into the roots of England and its witchcraft. Ciara, Leonie, Elle, and Theo are fierce, angry, sexy, warm–and absolutely unapologetic as they fight for what they believe in, all in the name of sisterhood.

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AN UNBEARABLE THIRST (THE WRAITH BROTHERHOOD BOOK TWO) by Evelyn Lederman

She’s examined her life and wants more. He’s an immortal with a purpose. When they finally meet, everything around them ignites. Will they be able to control their passions long enough to keep her alive? Austin, Texas. Indio Thompson went through hell during her roommate’s kidnapping. After her best friend is released, Indio still sees danger around every corner. It’s not until she meets a pale stranger with his own secrets, that she finally feels safe. Vampire Devlin Harper goes from woman to woman until he meets one who warms his blood. He reluctantly agrees to look after the one female he should keep his distance from. The longer he’s near her, the more danger they find themselves in. Trusting her best friend’s advice, Indio is hurdled into a world far-removed from her safe desk job. While Devlin flights the fire burning within him, he fears Indio’s fate will no longer be hers to direct. With vampire hunters stalking them and dealing with infected werewolves, the pair struggle to fight an attraction impossible to ignore.   AmazonKU

WINDWALKER’S MATE by Margaret L Carter

VS Note: From APRIL 29. For some reason the book’s cover was unavailable for a long time and I won’t list a book with no cover art. I guess the publisher and the platform finally worked it out.

Shannon’s little boy Daniel has disturbing psychic powers. He talks to the wind–and it listens. All Shannon wants is a normal life. She wants to forget the cult of the Windwalker, a dark god from another dimension, and the terrifying night when her child was conceived. But her first love, Nathan, son of the cult leader, contacts her for the first time since that horrific ceremony. He claims his father is stalking Shannon and Daniel. Whose child is Daniel, Nathan’s or the Windwalker’s? Nathan’s father plans to use Daniel to open a gate between dimensions and unleash chaos on our world. To save her child and become reconciled with her first love, Shannon must embrace the strange powers she has rejected.

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BOOK OF GEMS (THE GEM UNIVERSE THREE) by Fran Wilde

Some truths are shatterproof…It’s been centuries since the Jeweled Valley and its magical gems were destroyed. In the republics that rose from its ashes, scientists craft synthetic jewels to heat homes, power gadgetry, and wage war. Dr. Devina Brunai is one of these scientists. She also is the only person who believes true gems still exist. The recent unearthing of the Palace of Gems gives her the perfect opportunity to find them and prove her naysayers wrong. Her chance is snatched away at the last moment when her mentor steals her research and wins the trip for himself. Soon, his messages from the field transform into bizarre ramblings about a book, a Prince, and an enemy borne of the dark. Now Dev must enter the Valley, find her mentor, and save her research before they, like gems, become relics of a time long forgotten.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WHERE ECHOES DIE: A NOVEL by Courtney Gould

Two sisters travel to an isolated Arizona town to investigate its connection to their mother’s death, but uncover more than they bargained for in this supernatural thriller from the author of The Dead and the Dark. Beck Birsching has been adrift since the death of her mother, a brilliant but troubled investigative reporter. She can’t stop herself from slipping into memories of happier days, longing for a time when things were more normal. So when a mysterious letter in her mother’s handwriting arrives in the mail that reads Come and find me, pointing to the small town at the center of her last investigation, Beck hopes that it may hold the answers. But when Beck and her sister Riley arrive in Backravel, Arizona, it’s clear that something’s off. There are no cars, no cemeteries, no churches. The town is a mix of dilapidated military structures and new, shiny buildings, all overseen by a gleaming treatment center high on a plateau. No one seems to remember when they got there, and when Beck digs deeper into the town’s enigmatic leader and his daughter, Avery, she begins to suspect that they know more than they’re letting on. As Beck and her sister search for answers about their mother, she and Avery are increasingly drawn together, and their unexpected connection brings up emotions Beck has fought to keep buried. Beck is desperate to hold onto the way things used to be, but when she starts losing herself in Backravel—and its connection to her mother— she risks losing her way back out.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

A CROOKED MARK by Linda Kao

Rae Winter should be dead. Some say that walking away from the car crash that killed her dad is a miracle, but seventeen-year-old Matthew Watts knows that the forces of Good aren’t the only ones at work. The devil, Lucifer himself, can mark a soul about to pass on, sending it back to the land of the living to carry out his evil will. Matt has grown up skipping from town to town alongside his father hunting anyone who has this mark. They have one purpose: Find these people, and exterminate them. After helping his father for years, Matt takes on his own mission: Rae Winter, miracle survivor. But when Matt starts to fall for Rae, to make friends for the first time in his life, he’s not sure who or what to believe anymore. How can someone like Rae, someone who is thoughtful and smart and kind, be an agent of the devil? With the lines of reality and fantasy, myth and paranoia blurred, Matt confronts an awful truth….What if the devil’s mark doesn’t exist?   Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

GARDEN OF THE CURSED by Katy Rose Pool

Since fleeing the gilded halls of Evergarden for the muck-filled canals of the Marshes, Marlow Briggs has made a name for herself as the best cursebreaker in Caraza City. But no matter how many cases she solves, she is still haunted by the mystery of her mother’s disappearance. When Adrius Falcrest, Marlow’s old friend and scion of one of Caraza’s most affluent spell-making families, asks her to help break a life-threatening curse, Marlow wants nothing to do with the boy who spurned her a year ago. But a new lead in her mother’s case makes Marlow realize that the only way to get the answers she desperately seeks is to help Adrius and return to Evergarden society—even if it means suffering through a fake love affair with him to avoid drawing suspicion from the conniving Five Families. As the investigation draws Marlow into a web of deadly secrets and powerful enemies, a shocking truth emerges: Adrius’s curse and her mother’s disappearance may just be clues to an even larger mystery, one that could unravel the very foundations of Caraza and magic itself.

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BEAST OF EDEN (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 75) by Milly Taiden

It was him. Mate. Her breathing choked in her throat, her blood pounding in her ears, thudding at her wrists and in her neck. The noise of the room had fallen away. All Violet could hear was her tiger roaring inside her mind. Her entire being vibrated from the noise inside her, a noise which pulsated throughout her chest and rippled throughout her body. She took in a deep breath. His scent stood out from everyone else’s in the room and almost overwhelmed her. Violet knew that her pupils were dilated, and if she opened her mouth, she would have purred. The man stared at her, his brow slightly furrowed, his dark eyes narrowed. And then, in an instant, there was a flash of awareness in his eyes. Because he knew what she knew … they were mates. She didn’t know how she knew, but things were about to get really complicated.     AmazonKU

YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO DIE TONIGHT by Kalynn Bayron

Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity’s co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity’s role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they’ll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected.    Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

CROWN OF GRIEF (THE APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS) by Laura Greenwood

Grief and power were always going to go hand in hand for the heir to the Empire, but that doesn’t mean Iset is prepared. When Iset discovers her father is sick, she has to come to terms with exactly what that means, including the possibility that she’ll be ruling an empire much sooner than she expected to be. After the worst news she can imagine, Iset isn’t sure she has what it takes to organise mummification, and funerals, as well as juggle the politics of becoming the new Pharaoh. But with her Sekhmet Blessed bodyguard by her side, perhaps she stands a chance.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE EMERALD FAIRY AND THE DRAGON KNIGHT (THE WILD ROSE AND THE SEA RAVEN BOOK THREE) by Jennifer Ivy Walker

Wielding a trio of enchanted Elven weapons to battle a dark wizard and a legion of diabolical dwarves, Tristan is faced with the impossible choice between saving the woman he loves or defending his endangered kingdom. Inexplicably compelled to remain in the sacred forest where he hears the voice of her heart, the heir to the throne of Cornwall incurs the wrath and scorn of his army when he decides to hunt for his captive mate. Her verdant magic greatly enhanced by the mystical Morgane la Fée, Issylte must summon a coalition of Naiad nymphs and celestial fairies to destroy a nascent evil as she fights to reclaim her rightful crown. When the Black Widow Queen unites with a malignant menace and a ghost from Tristan’s haunted past, the Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight must ally with a triad of shapeshifting warrior tribes to defeat a Viking Trident and defend their trinity of Celtic kingdoms. Interwoven fates. Otherworldly mates. Destiny awaits.

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FORTUNE’S ASHES (THE FIREBRAND SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Helen Harper

A new power. A new threat. And some very new dangers. Everything is falling apart. I’ve been cursed with the ability to catch glimpses of the future. It’s a power which Lukas despises but it’s one that I can’t seem to get rid of. I’m also in trouble at work. Somebody else is claiming that they are the one true phoenix and that my entire existence is built on lies. At least I have a cold case to investigate which will take my mind off my woes. Investigating the mysterious disappearance of an entrepreneurial gremlin is bound to keep me busy and focused – and surely nothing else is going to go wrong and nobody is going to get hurt. Right?     AmazonKU

HOW TO HOOK A VAMPIRE by Holly Day

A vampire on guard. A psychic on the run. A cabin with one bed. Jameson Whitlock trusted the wrong person. Again. As a walking lie detector, he should be able to tell when he’s being played, but so far, he hasn’t had the best of luck. After yet another kidnapping attempt, he leaves town in a hurry and runs to his uncle’s fishing cabin to hide. Harland Duke comes back after having fed only to find a light on in the cabin. Had he known there would be takeout, he wouldn’t have bothered to go into town. No one is happier than Harland that he didn’t snack on the man sleeping in his bed when it turns out he’s his boss’ nephew. Jameson isn’t pleased with having to share the cabin with a vampire, but it’s not safe to return home yet. To pass the time, he spends his days fishing, but what’s easiest to catch — a fish or a vampire?

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BROKEN MATE: BOOK FIVE OF THE FALLEN BLOOD SERIES by Sara Snow

Sariel was always going to be a little damaged, but I knew that. It didn’t make him any less to me—it just made me worry about him. Pressure. There’s no escaping the weight that threatens to drag them down every time they pause to breathe. The Upper Council is failing, the Free Kingdom is overwhelming, and there’s nowhere left for them to run to. Aria and Sariel watch as the world slowly begins to fracture, everyone picking their sides and making stands. They decide to make theirs, too.     AmazonKU

WOLF TRAP (ASSUMPTION MOUNTAIN WOLF PACK BOOK ONE) by Margo Bond Collins

For weeks, wolf shifter Zayn Stone has been on the run from agents of a Fae Queen who wants to use his pack-members’ life-force to fuel her rise to power. When he stumbles into a bear-trap in the Colorado woods, dying seems like the only option he has left—but it’s worth giving his life to save his pack. Former detective Ainsley Maddox left the Dallas police force because she could no longer stomach the brutal things people did to each other. Now nothing angers her more than finding traps set on her land—except finding those traps full. Usually, she puts those poor animals out of their misery. But this winter night, someone has caught a wolf. One who can turn into a gorgeous, naked man. She knows she should stay out of whatever trouble landed him there—she has no desire to get caught up in it—but she can’t resist the mystery he brings with him or the heat she feels when she looks at him. Taking him home with her draws her into a whole new world of power and intrigue, exactly what she wanted to avoid. He has no desire to deal with a human—every wolf shifter knows they’re lesser beings. Total trouble. But if they can learn to work together, they might be able to save his pack…and each other.

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GRUMPY ORC WARRIOR by Zora Black

This big green hunk of an orc is a major green meanie! As CEO, I was less than thrilled when my company assigned me Goran as my personal bodyguard. Now this arrogant beefcake follows me everywhere, barking orders as he flexes those delicious abs and bulging biceps. Seriously, Goran’s ego is bigger than his…muscles. He struts around like he owns the place, thinking he can boss me around just because he’s built like a tank. Well, I’m nobody’s damsel in distress! No way am I letting this smug orc run my life, no matter how much I want to invite him into my bedroom at night to “protect me.” And if Goran thinks he’s the big, bad orc who can solve any and all problems, I’ll show him I’m the woman who can give him more problems than he can shake an axe at. Game on, you annoyingly irresistible beast! May the best human—or orc—win.   AmazonKU

VALIDATE: THE FINAL BOOK IN THE MAGIC USERS OF GREENFORD TRILOGY by Lisa Oliver

“The next time someone knocks at the front door, would you just do the doggy thing and bite them? Please?” Stefan de Marco and Lucifer Fireborn are back for this third installment of The Magic Users of Greenford trilogy. You’d have thought things would’ve quietened down by now. But no. Along with Creed – Stefan’s canine familiar – they embark on a final case that threatens to undermine everything to do with the Anchor Division, and even what it means to be a Fireborn. “My name is Stefan de Marco, and I was born into the Trades Sector.” Stefan has always known who he is and what he stands for. When Lucifer accepts a case, working for the Brethren – the organization that wants to see anchors like Stefan dead or enslaved – he’s understandably angry. But trying to get Lucifer to understand the enormity of what he’s done is going to take a lot more than a few cross words. …You and Stefan need to be on the same page before the plane lands in Florida…Lucifer knows he loves his mate and anchor. As far as he’s concerned that’s all that’s important. Stefan understands his need to work cases, helping to keep the innocent safe, so when Stefan gets angry with him over the new case he’d taken, Lucifer has to do some fast talking to make things right. But when Creed suggests there’s something lacking in their relationship, as well, Lucifer has to evaluate everything he’s ever learned, and even how he’s been raised.     Amazon

AFTER DARK: SECOND COMING BOOK ONE by Melody Calder

Sloane – After centuries of war between Heaven and Hell, the veil to Hell opened, and chaos was unleashed on the Earth. Amidst the destruction, my family fled to the military bunker under the command of my father. Underground, I spent my childhood training to be a Hunter, the elite force who slaughtered demonic monsters night after night. The demons from Hell were my enemies, yet I should have been looking at my colleagues, those I called my friends. Kidnapped and brought to Hell, I learn the truth behind the fall of Earth, yet there’s so much left to uncover. I am more. More than just a Hunter or a human. But no one knows what I am, not even my captors, the enticing monsters I’m inexplicably drawn to. I know our bond is impossible, our union a betrayal of everything I stand for. I’m reminded of it with every glint of their horns, flash of their wings, or flick of their tails. When the truth is uncovered, will I be the one to save humanity or be their destruction?     AmazonKU

ESTUARY (OCEANS OF TIME BOOK ONE) by Lisa T Bergren

Can a family bond stand the test of time? Lady Tiliani Forelli is the epitome of the She-Wolves who raised her, an adept archer with a mind of her own. It is long past time for her to wed, but she deems each young lord who comes to bid for her hand lacking. With battles upon their border, and rumors of war growing louder on every front, Lady Forelli’s decision could secure her kingdom’s peace . . . or bring about its destruction. Centuries later, history major Luciana Betarrini takes a summer job alongside her twin, Domenico, as a period actor at Castello Forelli in Italy. As incoming college seniors, this might be their last chance to spend meaningful time together, so she’s soaking up every minute. But when Nico’s theory that their lost Betarrini relatives have traveled through time becomes potentially real—and they might be able to follow—Luci fears they’ll be forever divided.

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CLAIMED BY THE ALPHA PACK (RETURN TO WOLF CREEK BOOK ONE)  by Serenity Raine

When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras. That’s what our mayor said after a series of bloody attacks rattle the citizens of our otherwise quiet town of Widow’s Peak. My fiancé is a deputy and they are all firmly behind the Mayor’s claim that there’s a pack of feral wolves who have settled on the outskirts of town. The police say they’ve got it under control and given how much Hunter was working, I believed them. Until the fateful night I was up comforting our colicky baby and he stumbled home with his clothes in bloody tatters. His eyes were glowing faintly in the moonlight, and my breath caught in my chest when it hit me. Hunter is the monster. It took me months to plan an escape for the baby and I, but somehow, we managed to make it out alive without him tracking us down. I knew we would need a refuge so we didn’t have to stay on the run forever, but I didn’t know it would be the small mountainside town of Wolf Creek where I grew up. My grandmother welcomes us with open arms and before long, we are safely settled in my grandfather’s old hunting cabin, but she makes me promise to heed her warnings if I’m going to stay. Her words echo in my head as I fall asleep every night: Hang silver on the door. Don’t leave your house on a full moon. Whatever you do, stay away from the Murphy boys—they’re animals.     AmazonKU

ELIAS AND THE EGG by Mere Rain

Trajan is descended from dragons. He mostly passes for human — except when it comes to reproduction. His kind don’t take mates, finding partners only long enough to incubate their eggs. Caught unprepared by a rare fertile period and longing for a child, Trajan takes a human back to his hotel. He knows it’s wrong to use Elias without telling him the truth, but it’s only for a few days. No harm done. After all, there’s no reason for them to see each other again. Even if the sex is amazing, and Elias is sweet, and Trajan has suddenly realized he isn’t sure how to take care of a baby after it comes out of the egg …Elias’ life has been nothing but hardship since his parents kicked him out. A night in a swank hotel with a man who seems kind is at least a warm bed for once. And the sex is great, if a bit … intense. But then Trajan starts talking about dragons and eggs. Is Trajan crazy, or is Elias actually having an egg? And which is scarier? Trajan tells him he can leave in a couple days, but how do you forget an experience like this? Elias isn’t sure he wants to, especially if he’s really having a baby. Neither of them knows what they want. But with every day that passes, it gets harder to say goodbye.

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BLOOD AND BONES (BLOOD AND MAGIC SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Lauretta Hignett

My whole world has just exploded. I’m doing a jaunty quick-step on the edge of total insanity, battling shock, exhaustion, crisis fatigue, and some sort of festering dark power that threatens to erupt out of me every time I get a little stressed. At least now I know where this genocidal rage comes from. Turns out, it’s hereditary. To make things worse, as Enforcer of the city, I now have to organize a Conclave of the Treaty, a sort of formal summit for the supernatural creatures of the world. We’ve got some serious problems to sort out, and gathering together the Shifter Kings and Queens, the High Priestesses, and the Vampire Monarchy all in one place is bound to give anyone a headache. What are the chances I can get them all to agree on a course of action when they’re only worried about their own kind?     AmazonKU

CAGED IN SHADOW (OF DRAGONS AND FAR BOOK THREE) by Jasmine Walt

dara and Einar are at a crossroads. With no allies left in the fae realm, they only have one option left to unlock Adara’s powers–the dragons who fled Ediria nearly twenty years ago. In order to find the dragons, Adara will have to travel to the heart of Mount Furian and access the portal they used to escape. And since Einar cannot cross the portal himself, she will have to travel to this dangerous new realm and convince the dragons to help her without her staunchest ally by her side. The last thing Einar wants is to send Adara through the portal, not when they are so close to completing the mating bond. But time is of the essence as Nox’s dark power grows every day, and sacrifices must be made. If Adara does not stop Nox soon, the Mother of Shadows will unleash a terrible evil upon Ediria that even the Radiants cannot withstand. And Adara and Einar will lose not only each other, but everything they hold dear.     AmazonKU

HARMLESS (VENGEFUL GODS MC BOOK TWO) by Crystal Ash

Messing with me is one thing. Tearing me away from my men? That’s an act of war. Just when Torr and I had our first passionate night together, our undercover mission went t*ts up. For all I know, he might be lost to me forever. So after staggering alone through the desert, I’m calling on reinforcements for help. Dead or alive, I’m avenging Torr. I’ve been in love with my brother’s best friend for too long to let him go…and Santos. The deadly gladiator also has an iron grip on my heart, and to fail him would cut me deeper than his machetes. But we quickly realize the cult we infiltrated is more powerful than we ever imagined. It’ll take everything we have to make it out of this alive…and together. Even with Devin, a gladiator with incredible knife skills and even better body, testing my nerves at every turn. They hurt my loved ones and I’ve got gods on my side. I’ll make this cult regret letting me live. Their biggest mistake was believing me to be harmless.     AmazonKU

PRINCE AND BODYGUARD (PERILOUS COURTS BOOK FOUR) by Tavia Lark

Vana Dire can’t show weakness if he wants to survive the Draskoran court. The only man he can be vulnerable with is Daromir—Vana’s magic-bound bodyguard. The binding lets them share each other’s pain, and Vana depends on Daromir’s comfort as much as his services as a guard. Vana could never risk their friendship. Even if he craves far more than Daromir’s loyalty. Daromir Azri sees a side of Vana nobody else sees. Behind closed doors, the cold, elegant prince is kindhearted. Vulnerable. He needs Daromir. If Daromir’s devotion sometimes feels like something else? Daromir must be mistaken. His duty comes first, and he’ll do anything to protect Vana—including one thing he’s never done before: He’s keeping a secret. Then their magic bond changes, and suddenly Vana and Daromir don’t just share pain anymore. Each shared sensation pushes their friendship to the breaking point, just when Vana and Daromir need each other most. They’re facing a mysterious ambassador, a chaos-stirring prince, the consequences of past schemes—And an assassin seeking Vana’s life.     AmazonKU

HAUNTED PARADISE: WITCHES OF PALMETTO POINT SERIES BOOK 14 by Wendy Wang

Ghosts and murder follow her everywhere, even to paradise. When Charlie Payne’s boyfriend Tom sweeps her off to a romantic getaway on a dreamy tropical island for ten days, she can’t wait to get away from work and hopefully the ghosts that plague her every day as a psychic detective. Their fun getaway takes a dark turn when a wealthy financier dies mysteriously at their resort. All the evidence points to Tom, but Charlie refuses to stand idly by and watch as he’s accused of murder by the living, and condemned by the dead. With the aid of her witchy cousins and the resident ghosts on the tiny island, she sets out to prove his innocence. Along the way, she uncovers a complex web of deceit and secrets that runs as deep as the ocean. With a police inspector ready to arrest her for obstruction, a pirate ghost out for her blood, and a storm on the horizon, the only thing she’s sure of is her feelings for Tom. But every discovery tests her love to its breaking point. Survive a hurricane? Done it. Survive an attack by a pirate ghost? Easy peasy. Survive without the love of her life?     AmazonKU

WRONG MATE by Sam Crescent

Leah hates Killian. The alpha wolf that rejected her. He was destined to be her mate, but no, she was too witchy for him. She wasn’t going to stand around waiting for him, and she certainly wasn’t going to follow him around like a lost little puppy. Just a tiny problem. He needs her. Her coven and her parents believe it’s a good idea for her to go with him, to help him on his super secret mission. So that’s what she does. Not because she wants to be with him, but because he needs a witch. Killian is in search of a way to break the mating bond between him and Leah. She cannot be his mate. A witch will be his undoing. He’s seen the prophecy. Leah will destroy the pack, and he can’t allow that to happen. He has to go on a quest and make the ultimate sacrifice. Mate with Leah, and then end that bond. He has waited a lifetime to find his mate, and now he must let her go. Can he? Will he destroy the prophecy for the sake of his pack? Or ruin the only good thing to ever come into his life?

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ABOLISH MY SORROWS (VAMPIRE KISMET BOOK FOUR) by Ann Watters

Storm has lived centuries as an immortal, but not a vampire. As a member of Solas an Latha, and a vampire not long into this existence, he has set his path to find justice against Araphel’s assassin. But everything changes when a familiar heartbeat reaches his senses, making him forget everything but her. Vanessa Richmond makes a living solving mysteries of the past, doing everything so that her ill father and young daughter can live happily without worries. But when her employer hires Vanessa to solve a case involving the mysterious deaths of nine students, her existence will change by the touch of a vampire who once called the ocean his home. What will happen when these two souls come together, and their need for passion outweighs the need to end an evil that wishes both dead? Join them as they investigate a mystery as old as time, and embrace the desire that neither can ignore.

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END MY TORMENT (VAMPIRE KISMET BOOK FIVE) by Ann Watters

Sebastian Bressal has lived centuries with the fact that he comes from evil, wanting to forget his centuries with Araphel and the need to end his half-brother, who makes the devil seem like a teddy bear. He is a traitor to Araphel and has decided to cut the cobra off at the head, ending the evil’s recruitment. It is all he can think about, all he wants, not expecting to find cariturnus along the way. Zhao, a daughter, police officer, and now private detective, has survived much torment, including her survival against wagging tongues that believe she killed her fiance’s killer. The gossip and allegations caused her to leave the police force, but she did not cease in her wish to aid all innocents, even if associated with evil. Yet, when she meets Agent Bressal, all thoughts of her past vanish in the Oregon mist, leaving her with the need to experience more with Sebastian than looking for a serial killer. Neither Sebastian nor Zhao can disregard the passion growing between them, nor can the evil which hunts them. Can they discover who the vigilante is before Araphel kills Sebastian? Can Zhao save him from those he once called family?   AmazonKU

PARANORMAL PROTECTORS: ATLAS: A PREQUEL (ON GUARD BOOK ONE) by Michelle Frost

Atlas’s simple crush gets complicated when Gavin turns out to be more than human. Can Atlas protect him as he becomes part of the paranormal world? Paranormal Protectors: Atlas is the prequel novella to Paranormal Protectors: Gavin. This series is best read in order.     AmazonKU

BARBARIC FAE’S SOUL (WILD HUNT BOOK FIVE) by Lola Glass

I formed a temporary mate bond with the unseelie king… but he wants to make it permanent. And with the klynnas now hunting us down, we don’t have time to worry about a relationship. Friends with benefits? Maybe. But now that the klynnas are attacking and our world is changing, I can’t risk falling in love again. Aev, on the other hand? He’s already decided that he’ll convince me to be his, and I don’t know if I even want to fight him on it. Our lives are at stake… and now our hearts are, too.     AmazonKU

RUNNING ON EMPTY (THE WOLFVERSE DARK SIDE BOOK ONE) by Sam Hall

I’m the girl next door who looks for love in all the wrong places. Until the day my smoking hot neighbours who’ve always treated me like a little sister rescue me from the men who hurt me. They tend my wounds. They care for me. They make me whole again. And now the gloves are off. They’re my fated mates. And they won’t give me up for anyone. My enemies are determined to find and enslave me, but my three possessive, dangerous, and slightly unhinged alphas will lay waste to an entire city if that’s what it takes to keep me safe. And they may just have to.     AmazonKU

BEARHEART PROTECTOR by Harmony Raines

As the leader of the Bear Creek Guardians, it is Thane’s duty to protect the town folk—and their secrets. When two hikers go missing in his beloved mountains, the last thing this bear shifter needs is a curious journalist poking around. Even if she is his mate!
Soon Thane is torn between the oath his ancestors swore as a Bear Creek Guardian and the bond he shares with his mate. But are ancient unseen forces guiding him? Sable came to town seeking answers about the disappearance of two hikers. She definitely didn’t expect an irresistible protector to come ambling into her life…and possibly her heart. Before she knows it, Sable is falling into Thane’s strong capable arms. And irresistible paws. When the mystery surrounding the missing hikers deepens, these fated mates must find answers before it’s too late. But their investigation soon puts Sable’s life in jeopardy. And Thane must race to save his mate… And the future of the Bear Creek Guardians. Danger has come prowling into these woods. And this guardian has scented his perfect match at last—if only he can persuade his curious mate to stand by his side forever. Descended from the first Bear Creek Guardians, Thane is sworn to carry on their legacy. As leader of the six protectors bound by blood and duty, he has almost given up hope of finding his perfect mate. But in fighting for their future and the survival of his kind against dangers that threaten to tear them apart, this bear shifter will discover that love gives even the greatest of warriors their greatest strength.     AmazonKU

INVISIBLE ALPHA (THE NEW HEMLOCK WOLF PACK SAGA BOOK  FIVE) by Maggie Hemlock

On the worst night of his life, Douglas both almost dies and meets the man who will change his life forever. The only problem is Eben might be dead. Okay, he’s probably dead. Maybe. Neither of the men are sure of anything about their situation, even after Eben saves Douglas’s life. The problem is that Douglas is the only one who can see him. The only thing they’re sure of is the fact that fate brought them together as true-mates, and they’ll do anything to stay together, even if the cycle of life and death tries to stand between them. Douglas has been through hail and high water, and he’s not letting anything else stand in the way of his happiness and the reunion with his pup, but will love and grit be enough to ensure his happily ever after with Eben?     AmazonKU

THE UNSEELIE’S WALLFLOWER (COURTS IN CONFLICT BOOK ONE) by Elisa Rae

Greyson hides many things from the Unseelie Court when they invade his estate each autumn for the Wild Hunt. During his required appearance as host, he is surprised to find a human among the glittering fae. She can see him even when he is using his stealth magic, which means only one thing—they are soul mates. Can he protect her amidst the swirl of fae politics and a plot against her life? Lyra has grown up among the fae. She has been trained to be the perfect servant. Then her master brings her to the Unseelie Court event of the year and demands she demonstrate her skills to nobles. With the promise of freedom as a motivator, she willingly agrees. Then she realizes her master’s true plan thanks to the intimidating fae lord hosting the event. Though why he would be invested in her fate is a mystery.     AmazonKU

WOLF (THE HALLOWEEN BOYS BOOK THREE) by Kat Blackthorne

Wolf – My sights set on her the moment she drove into town. From the moment her darling aroma invaded my senses, Blythe was mine. I’d watched her silently, I’d allowed Ghost his time, I’d supported Onyx through his turmoil. All the while the sleeping alpha raged inside me, wanting to make her his in every way. But how could I let him out when he was so at odds with her sweet, gentle giant, Wolfgang Jack? My alpha was wild, untamed, and so… so hungry. When my community is in shambles and Fenrir pack needs me to rise up to the challenge, can I do that while reconciling the beast within? Little Red Riding Hood is walking through my forest now. And she won’t escape me this time. Blythe – Running, always running. Afraid of the darkness that haunts me, fleeing my past, always at the mercy of whatever grabs me in the night. The Halloween Boys had given me safety, security, and more love and passion than I’d ever imagined. But now Wolf needs me and it’s time to learn how to be his luna. The women of Fenrir lead their pack with strength and grace. They don’t cower, they hunt. If I run now, it’ll be because I want to. If I run now, it’ll be because I want to be caught. And now I’m ready for his claws and teeth.     AmazonKU

JETBOATING WITH A JELLYFISH (BENEATH AQUATICA’S WAVES BOOK 15) by Charlie Richards

World of Aquatica: Uncertain why, a shifter keeps getting drawn back to a particular coffee shop… until he’s approached by the busboy and everything becomes clear. Working as a high-profile lawyer for his shifter pod, Saul Davison keeps prying eyes away from his wealthy Alpha Kaiser Rush’s affairs. His position earns him wealth and prestige due to being a cutthroat in the courtroom. The fact that he’s secretly a lion’s mane jellyfish and won’t settle down for anyone but his mate, earns him the reputation of a playboy. Saul enjoys both—the finer things the money buys, as well as the plethora of floozies attracted to his bed. When Saul finds himself repeatedly returning to a small coffee shop, he can’t understand the allure. He doesn’t even like coffee. Sitting at a table, drinking chai tea, Saul is pondering the oddity when a young Hispanic human approaches him… and asks if he can join Saul. Saul’s knee-jerk reaction is to say no, but there’s just something so earnest and sweet in the human’s expression—not something that normally attracts him. Buying time, Saul offers his hand. As the human slides his palm against Saul’s—introducing himself as Mateo—a zing of awareness rushes through Saul’s body, and it all becomes clear. Mateo is his mate. Can Saul win his sweet young human’s heart and share the world of shifters with him, or will his reputation get in the way?     Amazon     Kobo

SEMESTER 4 (URBAN ACADEMY by Mazzy J March

I made a deal with a coven for the life of my mate. In exchange, in my haste, I allowed them to absorb my powers. Powers I’d only come into for a short time. They stole them. I was an ignorant human, desperate for my mate. They took advantage of it. I will get it back, if it’s the last thing I do. Storm was bitten by vampires. Bishop and Fox made it out alive. I’ve got a gang of paranormal rogues out for my neck, or all of me. I have three mates–at least, that’s what I think. At least I gave up my powers for something real–someone who means the world to me. I would’ve given my life if they had asked. It kind of feels like I did. I’ve made a deal with the devil, or at least the witches, and now I have to find out how to undo it. Figure out this whole harem business. Find out who is the mastermind behind these attacks and why they want me. Just a typical day in this new city life.     AmazonKU

SHADES OF WITCHES (WITCHES OF NEW YORK BOOK FIVE) by Kim Richardson

The vampiress Freida has discovered Shay. Wonderful. Guess there’s no rest for the wicked, as they say. Am I wicked? Just a little. As a Starlight witch, I’ve had my fair share of struggles. I mean, let’s face it, being a witch is tough enough, but when you add a little sister into the mix, things get crazy. Shay’s got the power of the sun inside her, and everyone wants a piece of that, including the evil vampiress Freida. She wants to use my little sister for her own nefarious purposes, and I’ll be damned if I let that happen. To make matters worse, my past has come back to haunt me. My giantess friend, Catelyn, still blames me for her parents’ death, and she’s got a vendetta against me that even my Starlight magic can’t fix. I’ve got to protect Shay and keep her safe from Freida while dodging Catelyn’s giantess fists and icy glares. So I’ve got to protect Shay from Freida and try to convince Catelyn I’m not the villain she makes me out to be. Easy peasy, right? Wrong. Because when you mix magic, vampires, and old grudges, things tend to get a bit messy. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve and a couple of magical friends who’ve got my back, including my sexy-as-sin giant boyfriend, Valen. And I never back down from a challenge. Ever.     AmazonKU

CORDIALLY HEXED (SPELLBOUND FAVORS BOOK ONE) by Lyra Winters

Hexes were meant to be broken. All I wanted was to live my life peacefully alone within the Allura Empire. But my serene existence was put into jeopardy when five mages barged into my adventurer’s guild uninvited. Their orders came from the Lethium Empire, and they were clear; I had to free them of their curse or replace them as the shield of the empire. The problem was, breaking their curses wasn’t the only thing on my mind when it came to these mages. Casper and Jasper, the psychotic twin mages, one light and one dark, that shattered my resolve every chance they got. Aimon, the caring earth mage that broke down my walls one meal at a time. Bastian, the quirky potion mage who stole my breath with each failing concoction. Silas, the insufferable dual-classed mage that annoyed the spirit out of me with every empire-damned opinion he spouted. It started out as breaking a few curses, but their curses were only a fraction of the true threat looming over us all.     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MATED (CLOVER PACK BOOK ONE) by Savannah Lee

VS Note: From MAY 31.

I was used to getting the short end of the stick, so I shouldn’t have been surprised when I found myself fleeing my cheating ex, only to be run off the road and attacked by a vicious creature, barely escaping with my life. Whisked away to the middle of the woods with no car or money, I found myself surrounded by crazies who claim to shift into animals and run in packs during the full moon. Even crazier? They say I’m one of them. And so was my attacker. Normally I’d be running for the hills, but when the leader of this group tells me there have been other deadly attacks and I’m the sole survivor, the ten thousand dollar bounty he offers in exchange for my help is too tempting to resist. Forced to partner with a gorgeous but infuriating rogue shifter who challenges me at every turn, we’re propelled into a race against the clock to track down the killer. Before it’s too late.   AmazonKU

UNLIKELY MATE (BRIDES FOR BEASTS BOOK ONE) by Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon

Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. As Alpha of Mystic Hollow’s bear shifter clan, duty dictates my every move. When the Shifter Council responds to our declining population by enacting the BfB (Brides for Beasts) program, the guys are pretty excited to be introduced to human females. I am too, until I fall head over heels for the program coordinator who makes it very clear she is not one of the bride-wannabes. Fine. I’m a patient man. I’ll convince her . I have time. Except I DON’T have time. The council demands I be the first to select a bride—within two days! Then I screw up, shift into a grizzly before her eyes, freak her the eff out……and she takes off running.     AmazonKU

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