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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CRAVING IN HIS BLOOD (BRIDES OF THE KYLORR BOOK TWO) by Zoey Draven
She’s the fated mate he never wanted…and the human that will bring him to his knees. As the daughter of a traveling chef, I grew up flitting around different galaxies, immersing myself in fascinating cultures, and rubbing noses with socialites. Coming to Krynn was a new chapter, a permanent place to finally call home. But when tragedy strikes and I’m suddenly alone, broke, and desperate, I take work at a dyaan. An establishment where the Kylorr—blood-drinking, winged, fearsome aliens with berserker-like rages—come to feed on willing necks to satisfy their fierce hunger. That’s where I meet him. Kythel of House Kaalium, the ruler of Erzos, with his mesmerizing eyes like fractured ice and a sinful voice that captivates me. We’re polar opposites. I’m a hopeful optimist who always looks for silver linings. He’s guarded and mistrustful, a wealthy heir to a powerful legacy, who thrives on rigid, unbending control. Yet he craves my blood with a frenzy that maddens him, and he’ll stop at nothing to claim me. But when the forbidden desire between us becomes too tempting to resist, I fear it will destroy us both…especially when an impossible choice threatens to be our ruin: Duty or love? AmazonKU
CRAVING CAPTIVITY, HUMAN PETS OF TALIN BOOK FIVE by RK Munin
Sick and dying, Lasha is suddenly plucked from her horrific circumstances by Tamerin, a badly scarred Talin male. She recovers under his gentle care, but she knows he’s keeping a secret from her. She wants to demand he tell her, but what if it’s something she can’t live with? (Longer, much more detailed blurb on ebook seller’s page…) AmazonKU
WANTED BY THE WARRIORS (BANISHED ALIEN WARRIORS BOOK THREE) by Riley Onyx
They call themselves the Honey, but there’s nothing sweet about these warriors. Bridget – Four alien warriors and only one unmated woman. Me. And I’m expected to choose between them. Watching Orik and Vari reunite, it is clear what they share is deeper than what Orik suggested. If I choose him, I need to choose both. I don’t think I can handle having two mates. But choosing no one is not the answer. Orik – As fourth son, I never expected to find a woman who wanted me—my attachment with Vari has always been enough. But returning to the ship with her, and facing Vari and the other men, makes it clear that she needs to choose before demonstrations of prowess turn to outright violence. When Vari leaves my bed, every plan I made to have them both falls apart. When she chooses Vari, I hope I’ve done the right thing and haven’t lost them both. AmazonKU
JUNKER SEVEN (TWIN SUNS DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Olive J Kelley
Castor Quasar is a junker- a bounty hunter making a living off of collecting and selling valuable scrap. They live a quiet life, bouncing from job to job and not worrying about the brewing galactic rebellion. Except, when they get a job offer for an irresistible amount of money, they find themself embroiled much deeper than expected. Their task? To smuggle transgender activist Juno Marcus across the galaxy under the watchful eye of the Intergalactic Police Force and a propaganda-informed galaxy. It’s too dangerous to accept, but too valuable to refuse, and it doesn’t help that Juno herself is charming and beautiful. Agreeing drags Cas into a whirlwind race against those who want Juno dead to make it across the galaxy to safety, risking it all for a cause they can’t- or won’t- believe in. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CLYDE AND HAY (CHARYBDIS STATION BOOK THREE) by C W Gray
Welcome to Charybdis Station! Clyde Dailyn is a Grell that knows his own mind, thank you very much! He wants absolutely nothing to do with a life mate, despite the restless loneliness that’s keeping him awake. A mate means trusting another person and that is one thing he refuses to do. Hayward Grimes is an asexual former assassin that has lived long enough to know exactly what he wants in life – a life mate and a family. While he gets a head start on the family part of his future, a life mate make take some time. However, he’s a patient man and doesn’t mind a little work. Especially if it means he’ll have his own Grell mate to hold at the end of the day. When Clyde and Hay’s pasts collide, their happiness is put at risk. Clyde will have to find the courage to fight for his mate and family. Meanwhile Hay will have to face the one ghost he thought was gone forever. Luckily, they aren’t alone in this fight. AmazonKU
MARRIED TO MY MIDSUMMER ALIEN (ALLIANCE HOLIDAY BOOK THREE) by Alma Nilsson
Lev – I’m a cultural anthropologist, and my time on Earth is almost coming to an end. Finishing assignments is always bittersweet, but this time it’s different. I have found my true other half, the other half of my soul. I want to tell her so that we can marry and be together forever. But there’s a serious problem, she doesn’t believe in aliens. AmazonKU
FILTHY ROYAL by Alison Aimes
The first time they met was all about pleasure. Then she betrayed him. So, now he’s back…to punish. And he plans to play dirty. Filthy, even. Meet Damien Skolov: ex-cage fighter, current family enforcer, hot-headed royal warlord. Sure, she broke his heart, but he’s over it now. This time, his return is all about the mission—and revenge. Then there’s Scarlett: ex-dancer, current liar, protector of those she loves. Until Damien explodes back into her life, bringing chaos, vengeance, and the same forbidden need she’s tried to suppress since he left. Keeping her secrets from him is essential. Except Damien Skolov never fights fair. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
AETHER (HEART OF HEROES BOOK THREE) by Molly J Bragg
When Maggie Bennett agreed to take a break from her own research to be the test subject in an experiment, all she wanted to do was help her best friend Sierra secure grant funding for the new medical imaging machine she was developing. But when Sierra’s ex-boyfriend Garrett causes an explosion in the lab next door, Maggie finds herself gifted with Superpowers and in the custody of the High Guard, Sun City’s most prominent Superhero Team. At first, it isn’t bad. The High Guard is helping her learn to use her powers while also working to keep her and Sierra from getting blamed for the explosion. And there’s Varsha, the cute speedster that keeps showing up at her room with homemade ice cream and staying for lesbian movie marathons. But when another series of explosions at the school where Maggie and Sierra work reveal that Garrett didn’t die in the accident that gave Maggie her powers and is part of a plot to reverse engineer banned alien technology with ties to her past, she finds herself pushed into the role of a reluctant Superhero. Caught in a race against time, Maggie must master her new abilities, and use her skills as a scientist to figure out why Garrett and his accomplices want the technology
ALIEN PRINCE’S CLAIM (FATED MATES OF THE SEED BOOK ONE) by Tammy Walsh
After human females are no longer capable of becoming pregnant, I enter a program to be seeded by an alien male. But when the facility is attacked, I discover I’m now the target of disgusting creatures called the Goblar. They wish to breed me… and the only thing that can stop them is my gorgeous alien mate, Yaltah. I rebel against his tyrannical rules but he’s determined to protect and seed me, no matter the cost. And when I discover he’s tormented by inner demons and consumed by the need to control, we embark on a passionate love affair. When he touches me, I yearn for more. When he kisses me, I surrender in gratitude. When he undresses me, I ache to scream his name. And when he makes me fly, I soar higher than ever before. When he warns me to keep my distance, it only makes me want him more. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets he keeps hidden away from prying eyes. AmazonKU
ALIEN PRINCE’S SEED (FATED MATES OF THE SEED BOOK TWO) by Tammy Walsh
After human females are no longer capable of becoming pregnant, I enter a program to be seeded by an alien male. But after a freak accident where I become entombed in a cryo-chamber, I wake up 200 years in the future and at the whim of a terrifying monster. Everyone wants me and it’s only the terrifying male monster that can protect me. VS NOTE: the rest of the blurb seems identical to Book One above. AmazonKU
ALIEN PRINCE’S MATCH (FATED MATES OF THE SEED BOOK THREE) by Tammy Walsh
After human females are no longer capable of becoming pregnant, I enter a program to be seeded by an alien male. But after a freak accident where I become entombed in a cryo-chamber, I wake up 100 years in the future, fated to a rich and powerful alien prince… Unfortunately others see the opportunity too and race to marry me first…VS NOTE: And again the rest of the blurb seems identical to Book One. AmazonKU
THE SURVIVING SKY by Kritika H Rao
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
High above a jungle-planet float the last refuges of humanity—plant-made civilizations held together by tradition, technology, and arcane science. Here, architects are revered deeply, with humanity’s survival reliant on a privileged few. If not for their abilities, the cities would plunge into the devastating earthrage storms below. Charismatic and powerful, Iravan is one such architect. His abilities are his identity, but to Ahilya, his archeologist wife, they are a method to suppress non-architects. Their marriage is thorny and fraught—yet when a jungle expedition goes terribly wrong, jeopardizing their careers, Ahilya and Iravan must work together to save their reputations. But as their city begins to plummet, their discoveries threaten not only their marriage, but their entire civilization.
POPPY (THE CHIMERAS) by P L Parker
One of six genetically altered females, Poppy was bred to be a healer. Like her half sisters, she’s strong and fast, gifted with elevated hearing and keen eyesight, and far too intelligent for her own good. Eradicating the alien invaders is high on her list of to-dos, but saving humanity far outranks anything else. When the soldier, Reese, disrupts her well-ordered discipline, she finds a new direction. AmazonKU
OUTLAND (THE BADLANDS SERIES BOOK TWO) by Kristin Keppler and Allisa Bahney
The battle for the wastelands continues as Dani and Kate struggle to find common ground. As White River burns, Danielle Clark wants revenge. She rejoins the Resistance, only this time, her friends are by her side. With Simon now in pursuit and her relationship with William wavering, her only hope to stay one step ahead of the fight is to trust her once sworn enemy and the general’s daughter, Katelyn Turner. Back within the ranks of the National Armed Forces, Kate struggles to understand the push for power and dominance over the wastelands. Her time spent as a prisoner in White River has left her conflicted about her command, and her growing attraction for Dani has awakened a desperate need to protect her from a new lethal force introduced by the general. Through it all, Danielle and Kate can’t seem to stay away from each other even as the war over the Badlands tests their loyalty to each other and to their people.
COSMOKNIGHTS (BOOK TWO) by Hannah Templer
VS Note: Not a romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note.
Escape was just the beginning. The sensational “gays in space” webcomic/graphic novel returns, with new faces, long-awaited reunions, higher stakes, and more thrilling action! Pan has finally escaped her dead-end planet, piecing together a new sort of family with the rebel gladiators Bee and Cass and the mysterious hacktivist Kate. They’ve even rescued a princess… But what if this princess has her own ideas? Whatever happened to Pan’s childhood friend Tara? And if Pan and the others become galactic fugitives, will the immense pressure of life on the run threaten to tear them apart just in time for the biggest heist of their lives? With equal parts personal drama, political resonance, and brilliantly colorful sci-fi action, Hannah Templer’s Cosmoknights follows a ragtag group of queer outer-space gladiators as they fight to escape—and possibly overthrow—the neo-medieval patriarchy that rules their universe. Amazon Apple Books
JARRN (MONSTER ON BOARD BOOK FOUR) by Ava Ross and Alana Khan
I’ve fallen for my best friend, but my past might drive him away. I messed up, and something horrible happened, but I’ve done what I could to make things right. I’ve cared for the ogre injured by my actions, and now Jarrn and I are best friends. This sweet, burly guy is easy to love. When he’s offered a job on an interstellar cruise ship performing in Monsters in Review, he invites me to go with him. We didn’t know they’d put us in the same cabin. The fun we share spending our free time together during the day is far surpassed at night when I drool in the audience as Jarrn thrusts his hips on stage—wearing almost nothing. When we share our tiny bed, it’s all I can do to keep my hands to myself. Too bad Jarrn only sees me as a friend. I’d rather have that than nothing. Just when I think he’s developing feelings for me, my past catches up. Will it separate us forever? AmazonKU
ZERO DARK BLOOHTHIRSTY (NOT YOUR MAMA’S ALIEN ROMANCE BOOK TWO) by Alisha Sunderland
The only thing worse than losing your life to an out-of-control space virus? Being the only one immune. It’s been weeks now of standing over my loved ones, watching them cling to life, willing their vitals to improve. Weeks of helplessly watching my mate struggle to survive. There’s hope — a vaccine is on the way. But until then, it’s just me and my comatose friends. As if that isn’t enough torture, at night my imagination runs off with Ohem and leaves me a sweaty, aching and unfulfilled mess in need of bone-crunching distraction. Thankfully, I have a mission to focus on: find the high-tech resources my people buried deep in the bowels of this godforsaken planet and get us back in this war. I wasn’t supposed to be a part of this, but now I’m here, I’m going to make damn sure the Unity gets what’s theirs. Especially the sorry, underhanded, son-of-a-B who tried to take my mate from me. AmazonKU
ON EARTH AS IT IS ON TELEVISION by Emily Jane
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
First Contact stories have never been as intoxicating and fun as in Emily Jane’s novel of the sudden arrival—and equally sudden departure—of spaceships above Earth. The arrival of spaceships can bring up a lot of big questions: What does it mean that we’re not alone? Why did aliens come here? Who knew beforehand? Where…. are the aliens going? Wait… They can’t just leave! Without inviting us into their galactic federation—or at the very least obliterating us! In Emily Jane’s debut—a rollicking paean to what it means to be alive in the twenty-first century—the fleeting presence of alien vessels, and the certainty that humans are not alone in the universe, sparks intense uncertainty as to our place within it. Blaine has always been content to go along with whatever his supermom wife and television-addicted, half-feral children want. But when the kids blithely ponder skinning people to see if they’re aliens, and his wife announces a surprise road trip to Disney World, even steady Blaine begins to crack. Half a continent away, Heather, bored in a Malibu pool while the ships hover overhead, watches as the Arrival heralds the demise of her dead-end relationship and sets her on a quest to understand herself, her accomplished (and oh-so-annoying) stepfamily, and why she feels so alone in a universe teeming with life. And Oliver, suddenly conscious and alert after twenty catatonic years, struggles to piece together broken memories and understand why he’s following a strange cat on a westward journey and into the greatest adventure of his—or anyone’s—lifetime. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
ARROGANT ALIEN by Jove Chambers
He’s an alien turncoat – Ever since I joined the resistance, my life has meaning. I’ll sacrifice everything to further the cause. Not just because I get a charge out of sticking it to my abusive father, but because I believe it’s the right thing to do. Toth totalitarianism has to end, and I’ll do anything it takes to make that happen. Going undercover with a scantily-clad human at my side posing as my sex slave? I mean… I’ve had worse assignments. She’s a human spy – I seduce men for secrets. It’s my job. This mission is just like any other. I’m posing as a leashed-and-collared Toth plaything, but it’s just an act. Diirk Rorrn may hold my leash, but I don’t really answer to him. Actually, I hate him. Near as I can tell, all lip-service to the contrary, he’s still the same entitled and rich jerk he’s always been, no matter how loudly he pledges himself to the cause. Lots of men have done all manner of things to this body. I’ve never caught feelings. I sure as deep space am not catching them for him. AmazonKU
MAKE LIKE MOUNTAINS (LIQUID ONYX BOOK TWO) by BL Jones
VS Note: From MAY 30.
Four months ago, Rexley Nova exploded into Danger City, fought some villains, saved some people, and became the vigilante known by the media as ‘Wrath’. Alongside the superpowered friends he grew up with and Danger’s resident hero, Polaris, Rex is doing his best to protect the city and save the world on the regular, while also attempting to curb some of his more violent tendencies and figure out what the villainous group of Mages he’s been fighting are up to. Through all this, Rex has to contend with his feelings for two men; Damon, a dangerous and aloof superhero, the one person who understands what being a vigilante means to Rex, and Jamie, his best friend’s older brother who he’s felt an intense connection with almost his entire life. Rex battles violent superhumans, saves snarky children, gets himself a sidekick, deals with his extremely weird family, goes on a disastrous date, and continues to fistfight his own anxiety. #Traumaisthenewblack. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CHANGED (MATES FOR THE RASKARRANS BOOK SEVEN) by Heather Fox
Brooks: Waking up from cryostasis alone in an unfamiliar place is bad enough, but the holes in my memory make things so much worse. I had a mission – protect the research team. Only, I can’t remember who the research team were, what they were researching, or what lead to me being frozen in the first place. All I know is there are monsters here – green skinned, with fangs and claws. If I’m to stand a chance of surviving, rescuing the other frozen women and getting off of this planet, then I need to steer clear of them. The problem? One of them is following me into my dreams, and the more I learn, the more I remember, the more I’m starting to question who the real monsters are. Maldek: I am a warrior who failed in his duty to protect his sister, but in her wisdom, Lina still grants me a mate. My Brooks is the most magnificent female I have ever seen, but there is great distance between our heartspaces. More so than my brothers have experienced with their linashas. More troubling still, my Brooks knows what her old tribe Mercenia were doing in Lina’s forests, but with her memories missing thanks to her long frozen sleep, she cannot share this knowledge with my tribe. I must do everything I can to help her find her way to her lost past. I only hope that in doing so, she might also find her way to me. AmazonKU
SALT AND FURY (THALASSIC SERIES (NEW ADULT EDITION) BOOK ONE) by Liz Shipton
Bird Howsley is a drunken sailor with a knack for making bad decisions. Unfortunately, she lives in a brutal dystopian water world where survival depends on being a strong sailor and making smart choices. Bird has one lifeline: her level-headed sailing teacher, Sargo Paz. He’s a second-generation immigrant working hard to prove himself, and for reasons Bird can’t fathom, he seems to like her. But when a cryptic message from her dead brother sets Bird on a mission to find answers about her past, one reckless act puts her and Sargo in the crosshairs of a dangerous underground organization that wants them dead. Forced to flee their hometown, they sail into the Salt—where close proximity and harrowing seas stir up turbulent feelings, and they discover that the organization they’re running from runs deeper than they know. AmazonKU
SAND AND FEVER (THALASSIC SERIES (NEW ADULT EDITION) BOOK TWO) by Liz Shipton
VS Note: Apparently there’s also a YA edition.
When Bird learns that Sargo has been kidnapped and taken to a city eight thousand miles across the Salt, she realizes she has only one choice if she ever wants to see him again…undertake a dangerous voyage to get him back. Alone. Desperate but determined, Bird sets out to rescue the friend she may be falling in love with. But the closer she gets to Sargo, the closer she gets to the truth about the people that took him…and about herself. This series is a slow burn, forced proximity, opposites attract, friends-to-lovers, first-love romance between a badass/trainwreck FMC and a cinnamon roll MMC with crispy edges. You’ll find one bed, who did this, found family, and animal companion tropes, plus fast-paced, high-stakes adventure, mental health rep, LGBTQ+ rep, disability rep, and tons of well-drawn characters from all over the world. AmazonKU
TAIL ME NO LIES (TAIL AND CLAW BOOK FIVE) by Nancey Cummings
Can a villain earn his happy ending? Nox double-crossed the wrong people and now he’s on the run. Celestial Mates offers to place him with a young widow on a backwater planet. It seems the human female needs someone to plow her field. As a mail-order husband? Farming isn’t his thing, but working the land during the day and keeping the tempting female’s bed warm at night won’t be any hardship. When his past catches up to him and threatens their happy little homestead, will Nox do what he does best and run? Or will he stay and fight for the female who carries his heart?
OUTBACK CLAIM: AN OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE (AUSSIE ALPHAS BOOK ONE) by Bridget Blake
One Omega artist with crippling anxiety. One Alpha cowboy with a devastating need for control. A plague that threatens their sanity, their sense of self, and their freedom. The only cure? Find your mate. Fast. June – I loathe the city. I despise crowds. But most of all, I hate the anxiety that’s ruling and ruining my life. Aura sickness. A devastating disease with a ticking clock that twists you into the worst version of yourself. The longer I remain unmated, the worse it gets. But how do I find my Alpha when dating in this loud, bustling city sets my flight instincts into overdrive? Driven by desperation, I reply to a mysterious ad in the last pages of the paper: Remote outback town seeks eligible Omega brides for local Alpha cowboys. Apply to Ida Parson for more information. Now I’m on a midnight bus to the middle of nowhere. It might be my last hope. Or it might be a terrible mistake. Ben – I like self-discipline. I love order. But most of all, I thrive on control. My volatile aura has taken that from me. I’m one violent outburst away from doing something I’ll regret forever. I’ve lost the respect of my workers, my friends, and even myself. Without a mate to soothe my aggressive aura, I’m destined to go insane.But in the wild Australian desert, you won’t find an unmated Omega for hundreds of kilometres. Until I see this little stranger. Shivering on a bus stop bench in spite of the scorching midday sun. She’s lost. She’s terrified. She’s mine. AmazonKU
BRIDE TO THE BRUTAL BEAST (GALACTIC MATCHMAKERS BOOK ONE) by Athena Storm
The dragon king claims he’s my hero…If you consider kidnapping heroic. Lorka has laid claim to me. Apparently I have no say in the matter. I don’t care if I’m his perfect match.
Or if he’s unbearably hot. He’s bossy. Demanding. I don’t want to be tied to him…But he’s arrogant. Strong. And used to getting what he wants. I can’t help it that he chips away at my heart. And the more time I spend with him, the more I ask myself if I want to spend my life alone on the run? Or spend my life as his? AmazonKU
SAGE (DARVERIUS, HOUSE OF DAR BOOK NINE) by Jennifer Julie Miller
SAGE – I was forced to make a decision,…her life for mine. It really was an simple question to answer because at the end of the day, I’m nothing more than a wanna be girl, with the dream of being more. SCOUT – She doesn’t see her own worth, but I will streak through the cosmos to protect her. AmazonKU
WARRIOR ENCHANTED (GLADIATORS OF THE VAGABOND BOOK NINE) by Robin O’Connor
Abducted, heck no. I’ll rescue myself thank you very much. I don’t need some creepy four-armed alien stalking me either. Meena – Dragged from my home, I’ve rescued myself before, and I’ll do it again if I have to. I don’t trust these aliens that say I’m safe. I especially don’t trust that four-armed creep spying on me and leaving presents at my door. When I’m kidnapped again, it’s him that’s there for me. Sweeping me off into the trees like he’s freaking Tarzan. He’s willing to put everything on the line just because he thinks I’m his mate. He’s everything I’m not, cheerful, optimistic. When we find ourselves in hot water, I can see his scars, I can see that we’re not so different after all and I find myself wanting to climb all over him. Jakar – I’ve waited for my mate for so long and now she’s finally here. She’s hurt, she’s been through a lot, and she needs her space. Then she gets stolen and I’m through with waiting, with keeping my distance. I’m going after her, I’m going to woe her until she gives in, and then I’ll make her toes curl between the sheets. Nothing can keep me from her, not even my worst nightmare come true. AmazonKU
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VS: This week I’ve picked DARIK, because there was something in there I had to reference in NARIO, which I’m writing now, so I had to reread DARIK to get the detail right. Also in DARIK I paid tribute to Heinlein’s Puppet Masters at one point, which was fun to do.
DARIK (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 4
Nicolle James is far from her home in the human Sectors, kidnapped by alien scientists to be the subject of horrifying experiments. Her only hope might be a mysterious soldier she’d glimpsed outside the laboratory fence. She’d managed to sneak a few words of conversation with him when her captors weren’t watching but now the aliens were taking her inside the lab to begin the experiments.
Darik, a warrior of the genetically engineered Badari pack, is on a solo recon mission to check out a mysterious new lab high in the mountains. His orders are strict – do not engage. But when he has a chance meeting with the woman who might be his mate, he vows not to abandon her, orders or no orders.
Can he get inside an underground lab, find Nicolle and rescue her without getting captured himself? And when he learns the lab’s deadly secrets, can he get word to his pack about the new dangers?
Because the ruthless alien scientist running the experiments wants to get her hands on him too and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
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MAGIC CLAIMS (KATE DANIELS THE WILMINGTON YEARS BOOK GTWO) by Ilona Andrews
VS Note: An autobuy for me! Love this series.
Kate and Curran have just settled into their new home and their ‘low profile,’ when a local businessman approaches them with an offer they can’t refuse. A mysterious evil has spawned in the nearby forest and is holding a defenseless town hostage. The ‘due date’ is rapidly approaching. It’s exactly the kind of fight the Lennarts can’t resist, not for the prize the town offers, but for the people who will surely die if they ignore it. If they succeed, they’ll be rescuing an entire community and can build a strong new base for their family and the Wilmington Pack. If they fail…well, fail is a four-letter word. Nothing comes without a price. Now Kate must decide if she has what it takes to pay it.
DEMONS OF GOOD AND EVIL (HOLLOWS BOOK 17) by Kim Harrison
Rachel Morgan, witch-born demon, suspected that protecting the paranormal citizens of Cincinnati as the demon subrosa would be trouble. But it’s rapidly becoming way more trouble than even she could have imagined. While Rachel and her friends may have vanquished the trickster demon Hodin, his mysterious associate known only as “The Mage” is eager to finish what Hodin started, beginning with taking down Rachel’s power structure piece by piece. With her world falling apart, Rachel desperately needs help. But with all of her supporters under attack, her only hope is to make a deal with the unlikeliest of allies. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
DRAGON ARISEN by Donna Grant
Handsome. Commanding. Powerful. Alasdair isn’t a Dragon King to sit and wait. His carefully laid plans dissolve when he comes upon an enchanting woman. Lotti’s beauty beguiles him, her spirit intrigues him. The longer he’s with her, the more mysteries he uncovers. And the more his passion grows. He never expects she will lead him into the heart of Stonemore —while ensnaring his at the same time. With their enemies closing in, Alasdair will do anything to protect the woman he’s destined to love. If there’s one thing Lotti knows, it’s that she’s a danger to others. She keeps her distance. Always. But all that changes when she lands in a difficult situation…with a gorgeous, seductive man. Every choice somehow leads her straight back to Alasdair. She can’t ignore his sexual magnetism or the undeniable desire between them. Their journey unravels everything she knew about herself to reveal a carefully constructed fallacy. Yet, she discovers an inner strength she didn’t know she had. But is her yearning for Alasdair worth the risk for them both? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HONEY, HAIRBALLS AND MURDER (SILVER CIRCLE CAT RESCUE MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Leanne Leeds
In the small town of Tablerock, Texas, life is as sweet as honey. Fifty-year-old Ellie Rockwell’s Silver Circle Cat Rescue is settling in to the shelter’s inherited mansion on the edge of town, and only a few people know about the magical platter that came with it—the one that allows cats to speak to humans. But life takes a sour turn when local beekeeper and honey entrepreneur Ben Tyson is found dead, leaving his beloved cat, Honey, as the only witness to the crime. As Ellie and Evie work to help Honey piece together what happened to her former owner, the investigation puts the rescued cats (and the cat rescuers) in a heap of sticky trouble. Not everyone in town was as sweet on Ben as they appeared, and they definitely didn’t want anyone buzzing about it. Can Ellie, Evie and their furry friends solve the crime before the killer strikes again? AmazonKU
VELVET VOODOO (WANDA’S WITCHERY) (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 29) by J R Rain and H P Mallory
I got 99 problems, but the witch ain’t one of ‘em…Right. First problem? Maverick and his bad attitude are going to cause the death of me. Thank God he’s got Taliyah to keep him somewhat sane because otherwise, I’d start pulling my hair out. Not only is Maverick cramping my style big time, but then there’s the fact that I have to pretend that I’ve been turned into a vampire, so going out in the daytime is no longer a possibility. And try being High Witch to your coven when you can only come out at night…Meanwhile, I’m doing my very best to get Imani to join our ranks, and I’m stressed. Especially because things in Scapegrace Coven aren’t exactly jolly at the moment, everyone seems to be at everyone else’s throats, and when a box of love letters goes missing, that just kicks off our own civil war. Add to that a vampire who appears to be on the loose in Haven Hollow, a body showing up on my doorstep, and a ransacked store, and what’s that spell? DISASTER! AmazonKU
DEMON HUNTERS OF KITTY CAT CAFE by Davina Lee
Miss Nakamura’s Kitty Cat Café in downtown Neo Tokyo provides a unique service. The hostesses who serve tea routinely strip down to nothing but cat ears and a tail to entertain their female clients. But that’s just their day job. Behind the scenes, they also use their supernatural abilities to protect the city from ancient demons thought to exist only in folklore. When new girl Kaiya joins the team, she’s unaware of anything more than the serious crush she’s developing on Miss Nakamura’s daughter Ayumi. But soon the demons come calling, forcing Kaiya, Ayumi, and the other warrior hostesses into action. Will Kaiya find her power? Will she get her girl? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
NANNY FOR THE PANTHER DADDY (SHIFTER NEEDS A NANNY BOOK SIX) by Milly Taiden
Liz leaned on the doorframe with her arms crossed over her chest. A few stray curls shining bronze in the weak office light fell over her eyes. He tamped down the need to lick his way up her body. She smiled slightly, and his desire multiplied. She was smart, sassy, snarky and absolutely perfect. Mine. His panther purred again from her scent alone. He glanced over her, examining her supple curves. The hair. The lips. The body. She was fucking beautiful. And that stubborn stare she gave him? He was in deep trouble. But what he wanted was to be deep in her. How in the world was he going to keep his hands off her? He wasn’t. AmazonKU
BEARLY TAKEN (BEARLY MATES BOOK FOUR) by Milly Taiden
Noah Pierce is home. He’s back and there’s no changing it. He never should have left. In the process of trying to fix one mistake with another, he made the worst one of all. He abandoned the only woman he loved. Sweet, loving and he couldn’t wait to get her out of her clothes, Becca. Becca can’t believe Noah’s return at first. She’s angry. She’s frustrated. More than anything, though, she’s still in love with the annoying bear. She needs to stay away from his tempting ways. But how can she when he turns up everywhere? His romantic touches. The heated looks. The lust-filled kisses. It’s enough to make her strong resistance waver. The threat of the opposing bear clan’s desire for revenge comes to haunt them. Noah knows he has to stand and fight. Even if it means his life. But revenge isn’t their only problem. There’s more danger lurking than they imagined. It’s a fight for more than their love. It’s a fight for survival. AmazonKU
ORC OWNER (MUNSTON: THE MONSTROUS MOUNTAIN TWON) by Kylie Marcus
River – Every weekend, I don my Elvish garb and head to the woods with my fellow role-playing nerds. My favorite part of the fantasy world should be the escapism, but a certain orc lord who dominates deep in the woods stimulates my imagination in ways I’ve never experienced. This time, when King Kade catches me, his promises have me squirming with desire and anticipating our next encounter … But walking into my new job on Monday morning brings two revelations … my new boss is none other than my orc lord. And Kade’s role-play seems much more “real” than I could ever have dreamed …Kade – The first time I see my little elf in the woods, she steals my breath and heart. Capturing River quickly becomes the highlight of my week. The need in her hazel eyes and the tremble of her soft curves pressed against my hard body tells me she feels the same. But how will my sexy little elf react when she realizes my “costume” is more authentic than she first thought? Just when things look like we might be getting somewhere after months of flirting around our attraction, life throws us another curveball. Keeping my hands to myself after finally getting a handful proves harder than I think. But River’s mine, so if I have to go all orc on her, I will. No matter what it costs us. AmazonKU
A FRIENDLY GHOSTBUSTING by Charles Payseur
Caspar the Friendly Ghostbuster is an internet-famous paranormal vlogger aiming for his biggest project yet — exploring the Box, a former psychiatric prison and soon-to-be amusement park location. He’s hoping to expand his profile and do a little brand rehabilitation following an embarrassing candid conversation publicly shared by his former friend (now biggest rival), Yasahiro. When he arrives at the imposing structure, though, he finds that he’s not the only ghost hunter investigating, and his exclusive quickly becomes a race to find ghosts between Cas and Yasa. Can Cas keep it together in the face of Yasa’s betrayal and his own stubborn attraction? And what might happen when the ghost hunters become the ghost hunted? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
LANCES AND CHANCES: AN AMETHYST’S WAND SHOP MYSTERIES STORY by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape
A jousting accident leads to teaming up with an unknown detective…When Amy and Ambrose arrive at a museum for a well-deserved day off, they find themselves pulled into an investigation they never saw coming, a jousting accident. With plenty of witnesses, a dangerous sport, and no end of information, it seems like the case could be a simple open-and-shut one, even if it’s not supposed to be their own. But as more comes to light, they realise that what appears to be an accident, might not be as simple as they first thought.
WITCH’S WARNING (PURPLE OASIS BOOK SIX) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape
Max has lost the ability to trust himself, can Hugo help him win it back? With his ability to predict the weather becoming worse by the day, weather witch Max is struggling to get anyone to listen to him, even his sister. Hugo knows that he shouldn’t get involved with newcomers at Purple Oasis, especially one who says he might not even stay. But then again, Hugo has never been one for doing what he’s supposed to. When Max manages to predict an on-coming storm that could destroy life at the Oasis as they know it, he realises that he has to get someone to listen to his warning. And Hugo might be his only hope. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DARK’S DESTINY by Cheyenne Meadows
Steeped in magical talent but cursed by a prophecy, Dark Arthur would much rather fix up old houses than enter the melee between good and evil in the realm of wizardry. Too bad Fate had other ideas when he steps into the small town bookstore to collect an ancient spell book. He finds a woman who not only possesses remarkable gifts, but also brightens his life with her presence. Protecting her from evil wizards would be difficult enough, but an easy task compared to guarding his heart. Destiny Jones’s life has been a roller coaster of late, after taking over her late, great aunt’s bookstore. A mystical customer shows up to collect a previously purchased book and Destiny knows he’s trouble. The extent of her magical experience includes rumors of low-wattage witches in the family, unless one cares to include her ability to hold two-sided conversations with her cat. Now, she finds herself reading runes in ancient spells and facing dark wizards in her spare time. Dark and Destiny must join forces to overcome the evil sent their way. As the danger increases, so do their feelings for each other. But, in the end, will it be enough? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE DROWNING KINGDOM (SECRETS OF THE SORROWED BOOK TWO) by L B Black
When Lydia Reyes accepted the crown of the Northwestern Court, she knew nothing would be easy. She was not only a human, but the partner to a king who had spent most of his life hiding from those who usurped his family from the throne. A tragedy was almost inevitable, and this time, it was her fault. When Lydia fled, she left everything behind. Her palace. Her duties. Her mate. But a new threat is rising. The Wild Hunt—a malevolent force that seeks to destroy everything in its path—has returned from their watery graves. As the Hunt draws near, Lydia must reunite with Quinn to stop the impending devastation and keep their court from drowning in the rising waters. And this time, their love may not be enough to save them both. AmazonKU
THE DOOMED PRINCE (A FEUD SO DARK AND LOVELY BOOK TWO) by Leigh Kelsey and Lysandra Glass
I was never supposed to love Kier Kollastus. I was supposed to kill him, return to the human lands, and live happily ever after as a legend. But fate has a sick sense of humour, and now I’m exiled from the enemy I love, and I have a fracture through my soul because my mate rejected me. As a human, there’s no place for me in the goblin lands, but I can’t leave. Tensions are building between Bluescale and Greenheart kingdoms, human rebels have been compelled into murder, and the whole plot hinges on Kier’s death. Everything seems to draw me back to him—the man who cast me out and made absolutely clear he didn’t want me. I already lost my heart, but if I’m not careful, being Kier’s wife could forfeit my life. AmazonKU
A DEER FOR DION (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS BOOK EIGHT) by Lorelai M Hart
It all started with a miss…Omega jerboa shifter Dion has a great job, amazing friends, and an adorable pet dog. Two years ago, he’d have said that he had everything he could ever want and more. That was before he went to Comic Congress and scented his mate. For a split second, he thought all of his dreams were coming true at once. They weren’t. He was never able to find the shifter who had already won his heart. Now Dion just crosses his fingers Fate would do their thing because if not, he was doomed to a shell of a life. It all started with a layoff…Alpha deer shifter Isaac travels for his job…nonstop. At first, every day was an adventure, but now he wants to slow down and find a herd to settle in. But before he can ask for an office job, layoffs begin. Two days later, his current position is eliminated, and he’s left with only a small severance package. When Isaac is offered a position on the West Coast, he loads up his car for the cross-country drive. It’s the new start he’s been waiting for—or so he thinks. When his transmission goes out in the desert and he’s picked up by the owner of Animals, a local club, and offered a place to stay until his car is fixed, his life is turned upside down in the very best of ways. AmazonKU
APPLES FOR HIS OMEGA (OMEGAS OF OLIVER CREEK BOOK THREE) byt Lorelai M Hart
Kendall – He only wants me for my apples…I’ve been living here in this old cabin, where I came to take care of my grandfather in his final illness for over two years, That’s a year and a half since he passed, and I need to move on. But somehow I never get the traction. Grandfather loved this place, dilapidated as it may be, and as an artist, I love the seclusion and the peace of the forest. It helps me forget what I lost before I came here. I saw him in the forest, while he was shifting to his bear, and my fox is crying mate. But I can’t have a mate here. I have to move back to the city where I can attend gallery openings and meet with clients. The future of my career lies with getting away from here, getting away from the alpha my fox wants. We’ve already lost one mate, and I don’t think I’d survive it a second time. Callum – I grow only the finest fruits, supplying the town of Oliver Creek and the surrounding areas. I am always ready to try a new variety, but my favorites are rare heritage apples that I find while exploring the old, deserted farmsteads and forests outside of town…(more blueb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
ANCHOR OF SECRETS (SUPERNATURALS OF CASTLE ACDEMY BOOK TWO) by Tessa Hale
Taken. Tormented. Tortured. I’ve endured a living nightmare, and the only way I’m holding on is because I know they will come for me. My wolf. My caster. My demon. My dragons. They’ll do anything to save me. Even if it means burning the world down around us. But rescuing me is just the beginning. Because our enemies are circling, and sometimes, evil is closer than you could ever imagine. AmazonKU
COURTING DEATH: THE HOUSE OF MARCHESE SAGA, BOOK TWO by Sarah Reynolds
Never split the party. It’s the adventurer’s first rule of survival. But somehow my jaguar and vampire are off on their own journey, and I miss them like crazy. Still, Tomas, Ben, and I make a formidable team as we fight through malice, mayhem, and… demon uprisings? I uncover ancient enemies, wild-magic, and new allies while visiting the vampire courts and shifter packs of Europe but the more answers we find, the more complicated things become. What began as a quest to bring my brother home has become so much more and these people have become everything to me. AmazonKU
ROGUE DARKNESS by Dianne Duvall
Immortal Guardians have hunted and slain psychotic vampires for thousands of years. Now someone is hunting them. Humanity remains oblivious to the existence of immortals, vampires, and gifted ones, so how does this rising nemesis even know who they are and where to find them? Could it be the machinations of an old nemesis—one they thought they defeated? Or is this something new? Because unlike the foes they’ve faced in the past, this one doesn’t just target immortals. He targets those who are near and dear to them. A gifted one under the Immortal Guardians’ protection, Nicole has worked hard to land her dream job—that of an Immortal Guardian’s Second or mortal guard—and loves working with Sean…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
A CIRCLE OF STARS: THE STARDUST DUOLOGY BOOK ONE by Craig Montgomery
Sometimes you have to leave home to find it…All Casper Bell has ever wanted is to belong. But now, abandoned by his friends and family after being outed, he has nothing left to lose when the people of Novilem abduct him. Except Earth. Teleported to a world where stars grant humans magic, Casper discovers he has the rare ability to draw power from all twelve astrological signs — a gift that makes him a political pawn for the Estellar Council. But Novilem’s inhabitants seem as hard and cold as the stone their city
is carved from, and Casper’s new role leaves him more isolated than ever. Until he meets the grandson of the council’s most powerful woman. Helix is kind, playful, and heartbreakingly handsome, yet it’s how Helix makes him feel that gives Casper hope. As rebellion brinks in the city, even the Council starts to fracture, reaching for extreme measures that could cost Casper not only his newfound abilities, but the first place he has ever wanted to call home. Together with Helix, he must uncover the secrets of his full potential — because the survival of Novilem hinges on Casper’s powers, whether he’s using them or not. Amazon
PERFECT MATCH: THE DRAGON KING by I T Lucas
To save his beloved kingdom from a devastating war, the Crown Prince of Trieste makes a deal with a witch that costs him half of his humanity and dooms him to an eternity of loneliness. Now king, he’s a fearsome cobalt-winged dragon by day and a short-tempered monarch by night. Not many are brave enough to serve in the palace of the brooding and volatile ruler, but Charlotte ignores the rumors and accepts a scribe position in court. As the young scribe reawakens Bruce’s frozen heart, all that stands in the way of their happiness is the witch’s bargain. Outsmarting the evil hag will take cunning and courage, and Charlotte is just the right woman for the job. AmazonKU
HELL FAE WARDEN by Lexi C Foss and J R Thorn
Camillia De la Croix isn’t human. She’s a Halfling Hell Fae with a fiery spirit and a will that refuses to break. The rebellious beauty escaped my dungeon. Fled Hell. Then f*cked off to Fae only knows where. Now I’m paying the price of her little jaunt around the fae realms. Because her antics earned us both the wrath of the Hell Fae King. He blames me for allowing her to escape. If I don’t find out how she managed her little field trip, I’ll probably be shipped off to the Netherworld Kingdom to play with the Corpse Fae. Fortunately, Hell Fae Commander Az wants the answer to this riddle just as badly as I do. Prince Melek, too. The three of us will break Camillia’s resolve. Then we’ll throw her back into the Hell Fae Trials where she belongs. AmazonKU
A DEMON IS AS A DEMON DOES (ZSUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE BOUNTY HUNTER) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK SEVEN) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
Hell hath no Fury because she is loose in Ravenholde. When a human family is slaughtered and another supernatural in Ravenholde goes missing, I am tasked with tracking the demon fugitive before she chooses her next victim. Several council members continue to thwart my plans when I discover the demon and the nature of her victims. I question where my loyalties lie as the attraction between me and the sexy warlock intensifies along with my supernatural abilities. As my demon side continues to emerge I begin to wonder if I am any better than the thing I am hunting. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY HER BEAR (THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES BOOK TWO) by Ariel Marie
A grizzly bear who desired one thing she hadn’t yet found in life. One scent changed everything. Pola Prime was a shifter who wanted to find her fated mate. Watching her sister claim hers left Pola feeling a little jealous. She kept hope alive that she would be next. There was a woman out there for her. She just had to find her. A night on the town revealed a wonderful surprise. Her mate. Shekita Harper wanted to avoid relationships and just have a little fun. Thanks to her ex, she had a fear of possessive women. She was her own person and didn’t want to belong to anyone. But then she met Pola, a bear shifter who was beautiful and funny and wanted to claim her. Pola didn’t want to risk losing Shekita, so she would give her time. She’d woo her mate and get her to love her. Pola hoped she was enough for Shekita to forget her past and move toward a future with her. AmazonKU
MAGIC MISHAPS AND HIDDEN AGENDAS (HOWLING CREEK PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Lia Davis
With her magic still on the fritz, Lexie’s magic training with Octavia is proving to be a slow and downright embarrassing process. One Lexie doesn’t have much time for, what with the brand-new investigation she’s been assigned. Anyone want to help a fellow Ancients Agency detective figure out how to get rid of pink hair? Uncovering a potential poaching ring is the last thing Lexie expected her boss to tasked her with, but she’s ready to get to the bottom of whatever is or isn’t going on with the shifters. After all, this investigation means she gets to work directly with Kellen Rich. And even if the gorgeous wolf Alpha refuses to take a new mate, Lexie isn’t afraid to admit that he’s nice to look at and strangely comforting to be around. And for whatever reason, her misbehaving magic seems to agree. AmazonKU
MIDNIGHT DECEPTION: BLOODLINES BOOK THREE by Erin O’Kane
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. However, what if those enemies claim to be your own flesh and blood? Witches are evil; that’s all that Laelia knows about the elusive magic users. That, and the fact she somehow holds some of their magic within her. Abducted, she wakes up surrounded by her enemy and someone who calls himself her brother. Tasked with the seemingly innocent task of mastering her magic, Laelia can’t help but feel there is a sinister reason behind it. Finding allies in surprising places, Laelia tries to survive in a community filled with people who want her dead. It’s made all the worse at being separated from her mates, the strain on their bond having drastic consequences. Will Laelia uncover the truth from the lies and make it back to her mates, or will she be deceived and fall foul of those who mean her harm? AmazonKU
PUPPET MASTER – NYC AND STEL (BOOK ONE) DELTA UNDERGROUND OPERATIVES by Mel Todd
A half-orc discarded at birth, a fairy-elf part of neither world they both long to belong. They just want lives where they matter. They are worlds apart in everything. But together Nyc and Stel are a wrecking ball that is almost unstoppable. Part-time agents with Delta Underground Operatives they never expect more than the occasional job, until someone starts killing agents. Nyc: Offered a chance to shine, how could I refuse? I’m no one, but when our magics click my ability to fight goes to the next level. He is so elegant, intelligent, competent; why would he ever want me as a partner? Now Alder has someone killing other agents? And he is sending us? Do I celebrate working with Stel or accept we are about to die? Stel: My dad’s an elf meaning tall, elegant, noble. Mom’s a fairy, small, bubbly, with wings. I’m the worst of both. I’m a mage who is petite, fragile, wingless, and an eternal disappointment to both sides of my families, though they’ll never actually admit it. But I’m a decent transfiguration mage, then Alder introduces me to Nyc. Smart, powerful, intimidating, she is everything I could never be and our magics click to create a gestalt I could never imagine. However, we aren’t skilled at investigations; but Alder has no one else. Hence we are going to investigate murders. But at least I’ll have Nyc. Small and magical matched with strength and weapons. Someone is eliminating agents, and Alder has no one else. Can they catch the killer before they become the next victims? AmazonKU
A CHORUS OF ASHES AND SHADOWS (A SONG OF SILVER AND GOLD DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Melissa Karibian
Not all happily-ever-afters last forever. The day before Kae and Aqeara’s royal wedding, a random attack on Avalon’s port leaves the kingdom reeling with loss. The two queens learn of similar attacks in other kingdoms, including Aqeara’s underwater home.
On a mission to hunt the individuals behind the attacks, Queen Kae and Queen Aqeara replace their crowns for tricorn hats and blades. They rally their crew and set sail on a dangerous adventure where secrets swirl to life and truths threaten to overcome them.
Ruff never expected a happily ever after, but just as one was within his reach, it had been ripped away. When Captain Kae approaches him, Ruff sets aside his grief and joins his close friends on another harrowing journey. But the weight of a missing piece of his heart might just drown Ruff out at sea, where he first gave his heart away.
SHIFT N HOWL by Various
Full moon or not, get ready to Shift ‘N’ Howl! It’s time to fulfill your wildest dreams with Dragons, Wolves, Bears, and more in this tantalizing anthology featuring USA Today bestselling and award winning paranormal romance and urban fantasy authors. Filled with curvy females, multiple mates, and plenty of broody book boyfriends to entice you, there’s something for everyone in this collection.
WOLF’S SCOTTISH GEEK: ARAN AND DELIA (THE MACCONWOOD PACK TALES BOOK 12) by C D Gorri
An American Werewolf in Scotland meets her match in a Highland Bull. Delia Crescent is on a working vacation in Edinburgh, looking for new stock to add to the secret occult section of Crescent Moon Books, which she co-owns with her sister in Maccon City. Used to being footloose and fancy free, things get complicated when the she-Wolf meets a handsome stranger with an irresistible brogue. Arran Balloch is a solitary Bull, preferring to spend his time with his nose in a book. He’s not interested in breeding the females of his Herd—or anyone, for that matter. Then he runs into his mate and all his preconceived notions fly out the window. Will this baffled Bull woo his wily Wolf?
CRIMSON QUEEN (BLOOD AND FLAME SAGA BOOK FOUR) by E A Winters
Magic is dead, but her enemies are using it. And a prophecy dooms her to fail. When someone from her past kicks ex-assassin Semra out of the only place she calls home, she must race against the clock to thwart an ancient prophecy. An enemy is destined to unlock the bounds of magic, and if Semra fails, the magician will become unstoppable and the kingdom will fall. As Semra sets out to secure a weapon of legend, she is faced with her greatest questions yet: is forgiveness possible for a blood-stained ledger, and can someone with a dark past deserve authority? With her insecurities and unstable new abilities in tow, Semra must lead the army to victory against enemy forces, a powerful magician, and a great dragonlord – or watch everyone and everything she loves die. AmazonKU
SAVAGE CROWNS (SAVAGE REBELLION BOOK THREE) by Matt Wallace
The final war for the nation of Crache has begun. At the helm of the people’s rebellion is Evie, the Sparrow General. She has been captured by the Skrian, Crache’s vicious army, and is being brought back to the Capitol for punishment. But reinforcements are coming for her. Dyeawan, who has climbed from street urchin to Crache’s highest seat of power through clever schemes and ruthless bloodshed, finds trouble on every front once she arrives. The rebellion approaches, and there are whispers of a martyr within the city who holds enough sway to stage a coup. If she doesn’t act quickly, her rule will be short-lived.
As the women who hold the nation’s future meet each other from different sides of the battlefield, will they be able to find a shared vision of Crache, or will they destroy each other first? Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
HER SHIFTER WOLF RIVAL GUIDE (THE CLAN OF HOGAN FALLS) by Serena Meadows
I never thought I’d end up running a bed and breakfast in Hogan Falls, but life had other plans. My dream was to climb the tallest mountains in the world, but fate had other ideas. As a girl, I was abandoned at birth by my clan who wanted me dead. But I found a new family in seven other wolf shifter friends who were also abandoned. We fought off our clans who came looking for us, but mine still lurks out there somewhere, searching for me. Then Michael came into my life. When his brother died, he thought his dream of starting a trail guide business in Hogan Falls was over. But he discovered he was a millionaire and set out to fulfill the dream. When we met, it was an instant clash of wills, and the attraction between us only made it worse. But as we faced danger together, we began to realize there was more between us than just rivalry. But as we started to fall for each other, a reporter from a big newspaper showed up, and things got complicated. And when I found out the truth about my past, I knew I had to face my old clan once and for all. Michael and I teamed up to face them, with the help of an unexpected ally. In the end, we found out we were meant to be together, and I finally found my true home in Hogan Falls. AmazonKU
YOUNG RHIANNON IN THE TEMPLE OF ISIS (WINGS IN THE NIGHT BOOK 24) by Maggie Shayne
My original name was Rhianikki, firstborn of Pharaoh. My bare feet sank into the sands of Egypt when the pyramids were new. My mother was a divine queen who died giving birth to me and they say the walls of the palace trembled when they took me, wailing, from her cold arms. I was special and not just by virtue of my inherent divinity. But rather than honor my gifts, my father feared them. And when I was five years old, he and his new queen sent me far away from their newborn twin sons, to live at the Temple of Isis, where I learned and grew and became the woman I still am, more than three thousand years later. That temple is where I was raised, by holy women who taught me the secrets of the gods and of the goddesses and all the ways of magic. There I met Luca, a father figure like my own had never been, who could only visit me by night and who said we were related in a way I would not understand until I was older. During those years, I rescued stolen children; I answered women’s prayers; I helped artists find their calling; I caused a poor, small village to thrive, and I saw the face of my beloved in the glass-like crystal ball of a prophet. I communed with Isis nightly and became convinced she lived within me, that my soul was divine. That assumption has never left me. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DUSK AND SHADOWS (FAE WILDS SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by W J May
What’s a girl to do when a vampire claims to be her mate? For Hollie, a human bystander drawn into a world of supernatural beings, not running was never an option. The problem is, he keeps finding her. With the help of her Fae friends and a witch with a clutter issue, Hollie has a plan to knock the vamp out of her life permanently. It’s easier said than done when an imp in disguise starts to interfere. She’s not sure what’s worse: running away from the vamp or being caught by him.
OUR SATYR PRINCE (MYTH SHIFTERS BOOK ONE) by Dylan Drakes
A spicy queer fantasy inspired by Ancient Greece with a fresh twist on vampires and werewolves. Aurelius Savair, twenty-one, can have any man he wants. Disinherited for his deviant lifestyle, the former heir to the throne of Mestibes has schemed and screwed his way back to prominence. But it isn’t enough – he yearns for the power that was stolen from him. Suddenly, an opportunity comes to get it. War is looming, and the only man who can save his city is Calix Viralis, the mysterious crown prince of Ardora, the distant land of passion. Now, Aurelius must put his skills of seduction to the test. But in doing so, he will uncover Calix’s monstrous secret. And discover that his own ashen heart can burn once more. Teigra Cosmin, eighteen, is living a wasted life. The best pegasus rider in Mestibes’ history, she has been reduced to a grovelling bachelorette by her power-hungry mother. Worse, she is plagued by the life-destroying mistake that she can never allow herself to forget. But all this changes when she is sent with her cousin, Aurelius, on a dangerous mission. Now, she must take control of her own destiny, and make the soul-wrenching decision between saving her family’s legacy, or the powerful woman who fills her with forbidden desire. AmazonKU
BITTEN BY SURPRISE by Lizzy Gale
As a vampire-hating psychic, Char should’ve seen it coming, but she didn’t. Too focused on creating a cure for vampirism after watching her father turned into a bloodsucking menace, she looks at little else, until it’s too late. Not her lab being attacked and destroyed, her life’s work being stolen along with her lab assistant, nor the attractive and dangerous vampire, Julian, who swoops in to save the day, give her a job and the chance to set things right. But when her lost serum turns up on the streets used as a murder weapon against vamps, she’s forced to hide the truth about her involvement in its development from her new boss in order to join the investigation. As they work together, she’s inexplicably drawn to the very type of creature she should be terrified of. Suddenly, the idea of being bitten becomes a turn on if it’s Julian’s fangs at her pulse. Forced to admit everything she thought she knew about the bloodsuckers was wrong, Char is left with a decision: Should she create an antidote to save the vampires being murdered—and possibly the one she’s falling for? Or should she finish what she started and try to cure the rest? The wrong choice could mean a sacrifice she’s not willing to make. AmazonKU
BLOOD QUEEN (BLOOD SINGER TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Willow Asteria
As Sabrina and her fledgling court journey deep into the Faelands, they find the once beautiful enchanted forest, Serafina, is now dark and twisted. It is anyone’s guess if the remaining inhabitants are friends or foes. Will they prove their loyalty to the rightful Fae Queen, or have they too been corrupted by the Darkness? Sabrina must find the cause of the Darkness that is destroying her kingdom and defeat it in order to reclaim her throne.
To add to her hardships, Sabrina also needs to help her fated Vampire King gain her subject’s trust. Not only must Sabrina fight what is destroying her homeland, but can she also stop her friends from fighting each other? AmazonKU
THE FIRST BRIGHT THING by J R Dawson
Ringmaster — Rin, to those who know her best — can jump to different moments in time as easily as her wife, Odette, soars from bar to bar on the trapeze. And the circus they lead is a rare home and safe haven for magical misfits and outcasts, known as Sparks. With the world still reeling from World War I, Rin and her troupe — the Circus of the Fantasticals — travel the midwest, offering a single night of enchantment and respite to all who step into their Big Top. But threats come at Rin from all sides. The future holds an impending war that the Sparks can see barrelling toward their show and everyone in it. And Rin’s past creeps closer every day, a malevolent shadow she can’t fully escape.
It takes the form of another circus, with tents as black as midnight and a ringmaster who rules over his troupe with a dangerous power. Rin’s circus has something he wants, and he won’t stop until it’s his. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
A TALENT WITHIN by Suzanne Lenoir
Evelyne, born into nobility, and Annika, a peasant girl with a deadly secret, struggle to change their destinies in Valmora, a medieval world controlled by religion, magic, and men. If only she’d been born a boy, Evelyne could fight with her brothers and fulfill her dreams of glory. Instead, her father has arranged her marriage. Annika knows she’s different. She has gifts the Valmorans call talents, and she’s waited too long to turn herself over to the Temple for training. If she tells anyone now, she will burn as a heretic. Their blossoming love changes everything. Both are forced to confront who they are when saving an innocent life exposes Annika’s talent and she’s held prisoner by the unforgiving Temple Paladin. Saving Annika will cost Evelyne all she’s ever known, but her sacrifice may lead them on a path to love and a destiny that will change Valmora forever. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WANTED (LEGACY OF MAGIC BOOK SEVEN) by Lindsay Buroker
Half-dwarven craftswoman, enchanter, and badass hammer-wielder Matti Puletasi has achieved most of her goals and even found the love of the handsome elf assassin Sarrlevi. Unfortunately, there’s still a bounty on her head. That makes it hard to return to a normal life, start a family, or even visit the Coffee Dragon without being shot at. Worse, one of Sarrlevi’s old elven lovers shows up, hinting of changes back home that mean his exile could be lifted and his nobility returned—if only he’ll dance to her tune. Matti knows Sarrlevi loves her but worries he’ll be tempted. A chance to return home and be a hero instead of an outcast. Who wouldn’t long for that? AmazonKU
MORGAN IS MY NAME by Sophie Keetch
Young Morgan of Cornwall lives a happy life in Tintagel Castle until King Uther Pendragon, with the help of the sorcerer Merlin, murders her father and tricks her mother into marriage. Furious, brilliant, and vengeful, Morgan defies her brutal stepfather, taking up a secret education, discovering a lifelong affinity with the healing arts, and falling in love with a man far beneath her station. However, defiance comes at a cost. Used as a bargaining chip in her stepfather’s war games, Morgan finds herself banished to a world of isolated castles and gossiping courts, amidst the machinations of kings, sorcerers, and men. But some desires are not easily forgotten, and the search for her independence is a quest Morgan cannot give up. As the era of King Arthur approaches, she must use all her wit, knowledge, and courage to fight against those who wish to deny her intelligence, crush her spirit, and control her body. But, in seeking her freedom, Morgan risks losing everything–her reputation, her loved ones, and her life.
THE EVERGREEN HEIR: A NOVEL (THE FIVE CROWNS OF OKRITH BOOK FOUR) by A K Mulford
A court of revelry. A bookish heir. An impending marriage. And a dark new power rising in the world…If allowed, Neelo Emberspear would never leave the library. Reluctant to take the throne despite their mother’s faltering health, the neurodivergent bookworm craves escape from their arranged marriage to charming fae warrior Talhan Catullus. But they know their duty can be put off no longer when their mother, the drug-addled queen, disastrously lights the castle on fire. Fighting to save their mother’s life and keep her on the throne, Neelo is astonished when bonding over the written word brings them closer than ever to their cavalier, soon-to-be husband. But the non-binary heir’s growing affections may be cut short with witch uprisings threatening to topple the entire continent. Can Neelo claim both love and dominion before their court is reduced to ash?
PSYCHE AND EROS: A NOVEL by Luna McNamara
Who said true love is a myth? A prophecy claims that Psyche, princess of Mycenae, will defeat a monster feared even by the gods. Rebelling against her society’s expectations for women, Psyche spends her youth mastering blade and bow, preparing to meet her destiny. When Psyche angers the love goddess Aphrodite, she sends Eros, god of desire, to deliver a cruel curse. After eons watching humanity twist his gifts, the last thing Eros wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world. But when he pricks himself with the arrow intended for Psyche, Eros finds himself doomed to yearn for a woman who will be torn from him the moment their eyes meet. Thrown together by fate, headstrong Psyche and world-weary Eros will face challenges greater than they could have ever imagined. And as the Trojan War begins and divine powers try to keep them apart, the pair must determine if the curse could become something more . . . before it’s too late. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
DREAMS REALLY DO (COME TRUE BOOK THREE) by Brindi Quinn
Recent college graduate Dolly Jones just wants to live a nice, quiet life with her ultra-hot, ultra-magical genie boyfriend. Is that too much to ask? Yes, because she’s still stuck tethered to the bad-boy brother, Velis is busy prepping for the coronation that will make him laird of the estate, and there are multiple evil sons of b*tches out there that want her dead. Not to mention she’s plagued with magical dreams now. Of a memory Arrik swears he didn’t take. Velis and Arrik Reilhander were born to be rivals—one of them not full djinn, the other not a full person, both finding validation in a shared source of light. When Daddy Djinn’s return home to the manor sparks the escape of the oldest, nastiest triplet who wants Dolly’s head more than ever, Velis and Arrik will stop at nothing to make sure Dolly is safe. Forever. Even if for one of them, it means saying goodbye.
THE HEART OF A DRAGONSLAYER (LEGENDARY HEARTS BOOK ONE) by Megan Derr
The youngest son in a large family, easily overlooked by busy parents and siblings all significantly older than him, Remira has worked hard to get to where he is, though most would consider it little enough. A soldier at the local garrison, he spends his days protecting the village and surrounding land from encroaching beasts, and his nights assisting his parents with the family business. It’s a better life than anyone expected for him, but still Remira longs for more, to visit places he only hears about, to see the stars through telescopes he’s only ever seen in catalogues. Opportunities like that don’t go to the youngest son of furriers, however, and so he makes do with ogre-slaying and stargazing. Then, in the aftermath of a traumatic event, he learns some surprising news: his parents have arranged a marriage for him, and not to the local he’d been dreading, but to a merchant couple they’ve recently contracted with who live in a city several days away and are seeking a spouse with both martial experience and mercantile knowledge. It’s not the opportunity he ever expected, but it’s certainly one he’s determined to meet and exceed—until he arrives to meet his future spouses and learns they never really wanted the marriage at all and fully intend to send him away the very moment the trial period is over.
MADDALENA AND THE DARK: A NOVEL by Julia Fine
Venice, 1717. Fifteen-year-old Luisa has only wanted one thing: to be the best at violin. As a student at the Ospedale della Pietà, she hopes to join the highest ranks of its illustrious girls’ orchestra and become a protégé of the great Antonio Vivaldi. Luisa is good at violin, but she is not the best. She has peers, but she does not have friends. Until Maddalena. After a scandal threatens her noble family’s reputation, Maddalena is sent to the Pietà to preserve her marriage prospects. When she meets Luisa, Maddalena feels the stirrings of a friendship unlike anything she has known. But Maddalena has a secret: she has hatched a dangerous plot to rescue her future her own way. When she invites Luisa into her plans, promising to make her dreams come true, Luisa doesn’t hesitate. But every wager has its price, and as the girls are drawn into the decadent world outside the Pietà’s walls, they must decide what it is they truly want—and what they will do to pay for it. Lush and heady, swirling with music and magic, Maddalena and the Dark is a Venetian fairytale about the friendship between two girls and the boundless desire that will set them free, if it doesn’t consume them first.
WED TO THE DRAGON by Cara Wylde
If I want to become the next Dragon King, I need a bride. But a bride is easy to find. My brother has chosen one, and now it’s my turn. A soul mate, on the other hand… Over the last few centuries, the existence of perfect soul mates has become a legend. Dragons, just as humans, get bonded and then unbonded. That’s not what I want. While my brother has brought home a bride from a noble dragon family, I want to bring home a real soul mate, and I am willing to look beyond my species. Our father, the Dragon King who’s given us years of prosperity, is retiring. Between my brother and I, he will choose the strongest to be his successor. And that means, the one who has the most loyal, devoted, and brave warrior bride. Only the Temple can find my soul mate. A drop of blood, and I will have my DNA match. It will be perfect. She will be perfect for me, because the DNA test never fails. And when my one true soul mate joins me, we will sit on the throne together and be invincible. But first, she’ll have to pass the three trials.
BREAKING POINT (MAGIC CITY BLUES BOOK ONE) by Kimbra Swain
Killian Hart, bard and Prince of the Winter realm, arrives in the Magic City to become the new director of the Fairy Bureau of Investigation. When he arrives, he finds that his job description includes more than overseeing the travel between the realms. It also includes calming a Kobold strike in the local mines, attending dryad luncheons, and appeasing the retired forge god on the mountain. In the meantime, the nine realms are on the brink of war. Killian hopes to aid his allies from the human realm, but he barely gets time for a break. When he can, he plays piano and sings at a local bar. Magic City Blues caters to a plethora of fair folk and shifters, and Killian becomes their newest star.
With disgruntled fairies filling his building and local disputes, it’s a guess as to what will tip the scales. What will reach their breaking point first? The war in the realms or Killian Hart, director of the FBI? Breaking Point is the first book in the Magic City Blues series. This series is part of Kimbra Swain’s Trailerverse but can be read as a stand-alone series. Please also read Walking Wind, the prequel to the series. AmazonKU
THE REVENGE GAME (WICKLOW COLLEGE OF ARCANE ARTS BOOK TWO) by BR Kingsolver
Alice Henderson was a legend at Wicklow College long before she took a header three and a half stories from her apartment window to the sidewalk below. Savanna Robinson has only been teaching at Wicklow College of the Arcane Arts for two months, and the body count is already alarming. Her friend, Kelly Grace, is ghost writing Alice’s memoir—filled with illicit affairs and covert espionage while working for the CIA. And upon her death, the CIA appears, demanding all of Alice’s papers and the half-written book. Then the International Council of Magical Practitioners gets involved. But Alice’s isn’t the last murder to cast its shadow on Wicklow. AmazonKU
REFLECTED (VAMPIRE TALES BOOK THREE) by Alexa Piper
Ethan, Auris, and the shapeshifters arrive in London to follow the trail they first picked up at the bone church near Prague. While Ethan knows he loves Auris, the vampire’s past is not something Ethan can easily ignore, especially while they are away from home and close to danger. Their search for love leads Ethan and Auris to each other, their search for the group of vampire hunters to something neither of them saw coming. In the wintry city, they find more than they bargained for. Ethan and Auris’s relationship deepens in this final installment of their story which started with fated love and has become real love, true love for the two of them, no matter their differences.
MONSTER’S MATE (PROTHEKAN MONSTER PETS BOOK ONE) by Celeste King and Ann Hale
Only one thing keeps me from turning this world into a nightmare…And that’s the angel of a woman I’ve fallen in love with. Her purity and beauty is the only thing that soothes my tortured soul. The world fears me. It doesn’t matter if you’re a human, orc or dark elf – you shrink away in terror when I come into view. Only Moira can keep me at bay. And I’ll kill anyone or anything that tries to harm her. I’ll rip them apart as they still breathe and feed them pieces of themselves with dark delight. But that’s nothing compared to what I’ll ever do to her if she tries to leave me. She’s mine. Forever. Together, we will rule the land of nightmares. She by my side. Whether she likes it or not. AmazonKU
BEAR’S TANGLED LOVE AFFAIR (SNOW HAVEN SHIFTERS BOOK SEVEN) by Brittany White
I went through a betrothal ceremony when I was seven to a ten-year-old boy, Daniel, who was destined to become the alpha of our wolf clan. I promptly forgot about the entire thing and set out to live my life. Now, I have returned to Snow Haven after passing the bar exam and earning my law degree, with big plans to work for a prestigious law firm. However, others have different plans. The current alpha, my father, and Daniel expect me to uphold the promise that I made as a child. Instead, I fell in love with Jacob, a bear shifter. To top it all off, my best friend, Ember, is in love with Daniel. Jacob Milne went to a surprise welcome home party for his sister’s best friend just to make her happy. He was shocked when …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page). AmazonKU
BEEFCAKES (CULINARY CREATURES BOOK TWO) by L EvelandBut that’s nothing compared to what Wedding planner Ezra Higgins is having a bad day. He’s lost his phone, he’s got six weeks to plan the biggest wedding of his career, and now the minotaur baker won’t stop flirting with him. It’s enough to make anyone’s anxiety spike. But the minotaur owner of Beefcakes bakery, Matteo Reyes, has an oddly calming effect on Ezra, and he can’t stop thinking about him, no matter how hard he tries. Matteo is sweet as salted caramel and twice as hot, but he’s off limits, especially since they have to work together. Pulling off a televised celebrity wedding in less than ninety days? Doable. Resisting Matteo’s candy-coated charm in the process? Ezra can’t have his cake and eat it too…or can he? AmazonKU
KISMET ON WINGS by Cornelia Amiri
VS Note: A re-release.
The magic of ancient Egypt and a time traveler’s pocket watch…spark two adventures of spells, passion, and peril. From the hot sands of Ancient Egypt, walk along with Seshat, a seductive priestess, and Ricard, a French Restoration/Regency gentleman…she can’t resist…as they discover a love that enflames their souls. And follow Felicity, the Victorian Lady Egyptologist, and Heru, the Ancient Egyptian epitome of male perfection who makes her breathless… on their steamy, time travel journey. Will these two couples overcome time itself or will their love be lost to the centuries between them?
MARKED BY THE MONSTER by Destiny Draco
I’ll do anything to protect her from our cruel world…Including killing her if I need to. Little Miss Perfect thought she had it all figured out, didn’t she? So nice and safe it makes me sick…with her great job she loves, volunteering on weekends and happy relationship with her perfect goddamn parents. It could have all stayed perfect, except her dad stuck his nose in where it didn’t belong. Now he’s awoken me. And I’m gonna to shatter Andrea’s perfect little life into a million little pieces and take her with me. I’m gonna make her mine and show her how delicious the dark side can be. And the best part? She’s gonna thank me afterwards. AmazonKU
TIBERIUS (THE BLOOD BROTHERHOOD BOOK SIX) by Eva Kent
Tiberius – Witches aren’t just a threat to the Brotherhood; they’re a threat to all shifters. So how the hell did I get mixed up with one? It’s a spell. It has to be. She’s a witch after all. They have the power to manipulate nature and all things in it, including animals – like me. They cast spells on defenseless creatures, controlling them into doing their bidding. They do so with no remorse, no regards for the lives they’re playing around with. Even the strongest shifters are powerless against the terrifying ability witches possess. They’re cruel, knobby-fingered, cackling malevolent beings that take what they want. Or so I thought, until I met Aspen. I tried resisting her but it’s impossible. She’s sweet like sugar, an alluring seductress and I’m quickly wrapped around her soft, delicate fingers. When it comes to Aspen, I lose all control. Which isn’t like me at all. So it must be a spell, right? One that I need to break free of. With Fang and Tobias lurking in the shadows, adding a witch into the mix was the last thing the Brotherhood needed. My only option- figure out how to keep my two worlds from colliding while I figure out what to do about Aspen. Aspen – Some want to be feared, but I don’t. The last thing I want to do is hurt anyone. How do I get him to see that? …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
HOTS FOR MR FOX (FOX HAVEN BOOK ONE) by Fel Fern and Kara Kitt
After a bad break-up, Ian Porter needs an escape. When his grandfather dies and leaves Ian his antique store, Ian packs his bags and heads for Fox Haven. Bumping into the handsome sheriff quickly becomes the highlight of his trip. Ian’s not looking for romance, but there’s something special about Owen he can’t quite put his finger on. Ian soon realizes that there’s something odd about the little town and the sheriff. Dating is the last thing on Owen Greyson’s mind. His brother’s death left a devastating mark on him, but Owen has an important job to do. Fox Haven isn’t your average town. It’s one of the few places in the world where humans and fox shifters co-exist—and it falls to Owen to maintain the peace. When a curious human arrives in town, Owen knows his life will never be the same. But there’s little time for romance. With a murderer on the loose, Owen and Ian must work together to prevent more bodies piling up. Along the way, Owen also has to convince Ian that fated mates and fox shifters are real. AmazonKU
JUST WITCHED (WITCHLESS IN SEATTLE MYSTERIES BOOK 15) by Dakota Cassidy
It’s a nice day for a white wedding…if I can make it down the aisle unscathed and still breathing, that is! ’Tis I, newly restored witch and armchair sleuth Stevie Cartwright, and I’m finally about to marry Win, my soul mate/ex-spy turned groom-zilla. We’ve gone to hell and back (and a few planes of existence) for our happily ever after, and nothing’s going to get in the way of our union…except possibly a murder while auditioning musical options for the reception. The blessed event is just days away, but Win and I can’t resist a good mystery, so in between last-minute wedding decisions, the early arrival of my high-maintenance parents, my klutzy mishaps, and an ill-timed visit from the ghost of my long-forgotten ex-fiancé, we’re tracking a killer in Ebenezer Falls’ latest whodunit. Time to multitask like a champ and get me to the church…er, backyard…on time. Piece of cake, right?
WOVEN BY GOLD (BEASTS OF THE BRIAR BOOK TWO) by Elizabeth Helen
I’ve been rejected by my mate and banished from the fae realm. But nothing will keep me from my princes…. And nothing will keep them from me. I was living the most ordinary life… until I found myself in the fae realm, imprisoned in an enchanted castle by four princes who turn into deadly beasts at night. As I grew to understand them and their world, I couldn’t stop myself from falling for them. But living in a fairy tale isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Especially when Keldarion, the prince I know to be my fated mate, forces me back to the human realm. I don’t know what he’s hiding, but I’ll do everything I can to get back to him and my other beasts. And I have to hurry, because my princes need me. When Ezryn, Dayton, and Farron discover Keldarion lied to them about my disappearance, fur will fly. And we have to be united to face the coming challenges. A frost has fallen over the Autumn Realm and the blame is placed on Keldarion…(more blueb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE BEAUTY AND THE ORCS (ORC SWORN) by Finley Fenn
She was ruined by an orc. Now his enraged ex wants to finish the job…In a world of orcs and powerful men, Kitty Clarendon is a bubbly, beautiful woman about town — until she’s dumped by her benefactor, and thrown onto the streets. And as she’s drowning her sorrows, she meets… an orc. He’s rash, reckless, and on the rebound — but his laugh is contagious, his touch warm and wicked. And for one perfect, forbidden night, he’s all Kitty’s darkest dreams come true… But by morning, there’s only shame. Regret. And the orc quickly makes his escape, abandoning Kitty to a devastating discovery…She’s been compromised. With his… orcling. But the orc never returns, and Kitty is left ill, impoverished, and hopeless. Until finally, another orc finds her. Varinn, of Clan Grisk. The first orc’s best friend. And… his very recent ex. Varinn can’t hide his jealousy, or his bitter, broken rage — but he refuses to leave Kitty behind. And soon she’s under his stern supervision, and on her way to Orc Mountain. Back to the orc who so cruelly spurned her. The orc who’s been losing his own battles, and still longs for Varinn’s firm handling… and his heart. And can Kitty bring two hostile, heartbroken orcs back together, for her orcling’s sake? Or will they break her own heart, too? AmazonKU
RULING THE PACK (MATED TO NIGHT BOOK FOUR) by Lindsey Devin
We’re united in love, but our packs are divided. And our unborn child won’t wait for peace…My mate has succeeded in the alpha challenge, uniting our packs. But decades of spilled blood are not easily forgotten and together we must prove that Night is capable of leading or face rebellion. With our child’s birth on the horizon and our enemy alpha Troy still prowling in the shadows, I fear for the future. Yet my instincts as Den Mother grow more powerful with every day. To help heal old wounds between our packs, I begin seeking answers surrounding the mystery of missing children from our pack ten years earlier. But when my search for the children collides with Troy’s malicious plans, I realize too late that I’ve put myself and my unborn child in the path of untold danger. And Night may be the only one who can save our packs from total destruction. AmazonKU
POINT BLANK: BADLANDS BOOK SIX by Morgan Brice
Sexy psychic Simon Kincaide and skeptical homicide detective Vic D’Amato are getting married–if the ghost of a murderous magician doesn’t get them first! Simon and Vic’s wedding is just a few weeks away, and they’re hoping for a little peace and quiet to wrap up work before their honeymoon, but nothing ever goes that smoothly. Strange circumstances around the death of a retired stage magician suggest supernatural involvement, bringing Simon in on the case. The dark secrets of a long-ago resort hotel lead to a trail of unsolved cold cases that have a chilling similarity. Old scandals, malicious magic, and vengeful spirits expose a web of lies, deceit, and death that is headed for a reckoning. Can Simon and Vic solve the murders, stop the ghosts, keep Simon’s mother from crashing the party, dodge last-minute wedding disasters, and still make it to the altar on time? Or will the shadows of Myrtle Beach’s haunted past ruin everything?
LILAC: NOVELLA (SONS OF THE DEVEAUX BOOK ONE) by Wednesday Night
The Life Tree has fallen. Monsters crawl from its roots and terrorise the realms they reach. In offer of protection, the Demon realm unleashed its soldiers in return for daughters. A Fae was gifted to a chosen demon yearly, as tradition dictated. Lillith never thought in her lifetime, she would be the chosen Fae, nor would her husbands be sons of the Demon crown. Orion and Lennox are obsessed with her. The fairy with starlight hair , who stammers when she talks and blooms flowers in excitement. .They`ll take her. Marry her. Mate her — And discover secrets the Fae realm has hidden for generations. * This novella is the beginning of the SOTD series. AmazonKU
OF SONGS AND SILENCE (TWISTED PAGES BOOK FIVE) by Elle Madison and Robin D Mahle
VS NOTE: Authors state you need to read the series in order.
Three girls were raised by the same monster. One of them will take her down. Zaina was stolen. Aika was chosen. But Melodi was born to this fate. With both of her sisters gone, the only thing to break Mel’s endless silence is the song of the sea that is slowly driving her insane. The song, and the gorgeous Mayiman man who haunts her dreams. Ariihau has a mission, and no part of it involves a connection with the alluring girl he was sent to capture. Now, he’s bound to protect her at any cost…even if it means betraying the people he has worked his entire life to free. Life in the undersea Kingdom of Mayim is even more brutal than the one Mel has lived on land. Worse yet, her sisters are still at the mercy of Madame while she is trapped a world away. Helpless. Ari may be her only hope, if she can get past the lies he tells and the secrets he keeps. Meanwhile, Aika and Zaina are headed to take down the monster who raised them, but there are no good choices where Madame is concerned. They might be able to plan the perfect attack, but not without a price. After all, can you really slay a beast without becoming one yourself? Loyalties will be tested and lines will be crossed in this stunning conclusion to the Twisted Pages Series. AmazonKU
AN ENDLESS ESCAPE: BOOK II IN THE ENDLESS ESCAPE SERIES by Kaven Hirning
After being separated by an evil monarch and a mysterious, kind face in The Wood, Idalia and Braizen must fight their way back to each other. With winter swiftly approaching, and new secrets revealed, the two find that they are in way over their heads. Thankfully, with the help of an animal loving viking with a penchant for violence, an overly confident bard who cannot sing a single note on key, and a few others misfits, they might just stand a chance… Or perhaps, meet their eternal doom. Join the loveable bandits and some new faces on their next adventure, where they must overcome unleashed beasts, intense hallucinations, strong drinks and a deeper dive into a world they never knew, as they try and make their way through An Endless Escape. AmazonKU
DEMON’S CAPTIVE MATE (COURT OF THE HOLLOW KING BOOK ONE) by Sera Bishop
I’m a demon alpha with blood on my hands. He’s a gentle omega angel. I’m not worthy of him—but when an accidental bond ties us together, I’ll kill to keep him safe. I’ve been a soldier of Hell for a hundred years, immersed in bloodshed and carnage. Then a terrible battle leaves me on the brink of death. To save my life, I’m brought to Vasia, Hell’s enslaved angel healer. The first time the angel touches me his soul bonds with mine, revealing my true nature: I’m the alpha to his omega. I can’t deny the pull of the bond, no matter how much I want to. I crave his sweet touch. His innocence fuels my dark fantasies. And no one in Hell’s treacherous Court can know. Barren and denied a mate by his own people, Vasia embraces our bond like he’s starved for it. Through our connection, he yearns for me. He believes in the man I could be instead of the demon I am. I’d do anything to keep him from harm—even defy the King of Hell himself. But angels can’t survive in Hell, and Vasia’s life depends on the most dangerous thing of all. The one thing I don’t believe in. The one thing I can’t give him. Freedom. AmazonKU
MATCHED TO THE PACK (HOWL’S EDGE ISLAND: OMEGA FOR THE PACK BOOK FIVE) by Layla Sparks
Jade – I’ll never have a pack of my own…Until I run into an alpha at the Omega Ball and he hands me his business card. And he runs an exclusive secret dating agency Enchanted Nests…where omegas get matched to rich AF alphas. There’s no way I’m taking his offer to get matched. I’m not that desperate. Until I receive an eviction letter….and I finally give him a call. Matched to The Pack features Jade and millionaire alpha Caleb’s pack. Guaranteed HEA. Each book can be read as a standalone, sharing the same world. A little bit of magic and ghostly appearances are also sprinked in. No shifting in this story. AmazonKU
DESTINATIONS: AN AVALEIGH BOYS/LEGACY NOVEL by Sandra R Neeley
This is a No Burn, slice-of-life introduction to the children of Avaleigh’s Boys as they embark on their own journeys toward adulthood. It’s a bridge, a stepping stone to the next series in the Avaleigh’s Boys world. It is strongly suggested that Avaleigh’s Boys series be read first to ensure your enjoyment of this book. Since Havoc and Analise were babies, it’s been clear to all of Kaid’s clan that they’re fated mates. But as we all know, having a fated mate isn’t always a good thing. Especially not finding them before they’re even old enough to talk. Havoc’s always loved Analise, and done his best to stand beside her. Only lately, his best is just not good enough. His Wolf is wild, hard to control. And the young man Havoc is, isn’t much better. He craves a taste of freedom to feed both their needs for adventure. While doing nothing others his age haven’t done, he manages to do everything wrong; and it backfires on him. He’s being pushed into a destiny he didn’t bargain for and his entire clan stands against him as a result…(MUCH more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SUMMER CAMP MAGIC CLASS (SHIFTER ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP BOOK ONE) by Lisa Daniels
I’m here to learn magic. Well, more to discover magic, and hope it’s enough to get me into Dreadmor Academy. The first step was being accepted to Summer Camp. The second – making sure I pass the course. There’s two werewolves on the course, two. One called Skyla… and a strong, confident one called Lujan Blacktail. The quiet confidence he displays is inspiring. I will need his friendship – that confidence – if I am to succeed. The type of magic I learn is dark, maybe even forbidden. Lujan has magic of his own. And perhaps he’s casting a stronger spell on me than I could ever be prepared for. AmazonKU
DELICIOUSLY ENCHANTED (D’VAIRE BOOK 37) by Jessamyn Kingley
Henry Gennevios is an enchanter with little magic, but his lack of sorcery doesn’t bother him. Growing up in the chaos of his parents’ matebond, Henry escaped into his passion for food. Now, Henry is a famous chef with dozens of restaurants, best-selling cookbooks, and a successful line of kitchen products with his name slapped on them.
Seristyn Cith-Oridi was raised in his father’s elf tribe, but he’s a hybrid with no friends and a father who dictates every aspect of his life. His family life is tumultuous, but Seristyn has quietly rebelled since he was a child. He devotes his ample energy to dance classes and chasing his dreams. On an otherwise ordinary morning, Seristyn and Henry meet. Instantly infatuated, they follow elven tradition and are mated within a few days. Despite the challenges Fate soon throws in their path, Henry and Seristyn are equally determined to build a matebond full of love and friendship. AmazonKU
THE LOST RUNES (A DEMON FALL SERIES) by G Bailey
Daesyn Heartlocke wanted nothing more than to finish her latest assassin-for-hire job, get her boss off her back, and get back to hanging out with her talking monkey.
But when the job goes wrong, Daesyn finds herself being dragged into her father’s world of the reapers. The world she ran away from, the world that offers nothing more than darkness. What’s worse? To stay free and, most importantly, alive, Daesyn has to swap places with a student who is due to go to a crazy academy. Royal Reaper Academy is a two year test, and only one student comes out alive. If you can make it to the end, you are given the throne of the reapers. No pressure? Daesyn has no choice but to win. Luckily for her, surviving is what she does best. Even if the other students are trying to kill her. Outside the realm of the reapers, another world awaits Daesyn, and it calls home all those who escaped. But Daesyn can’t escape what’s in her blood. Or the curse that is destined for her that has just been awoken. AmazonKU
BROKEN FATE (SHARDS OF FATE BOOK ONE) by Riley Storm
I’m not ready for love, but he’ll burn our society to the ground to have me…Exiled from society. Stripped of the only friend I ever had. Forced to hold my parent’s dead bodies as my house and world burned around me. All this after trying to shatter the Fate Stone. It was my only way out, but I failed. Now I’ve destroyed my life. At least, that’s what I think, until I meet Kiel …He’s the fiery leader of a rebellion that I never knew existed. Until a few days ago, my world was a peaceful, wonderful one. Now he’s telling me that it’s built upon a foundation of lies and the dead. And, he says, I’m the one who is going to change it all. By doing what I couldn’t do the first time. Destroying the stone, and the piece of Fate herself that is bound to it. Despite his guarded, harsh exterior, the longer I spend with Kiel, the deeper I see into him. And what I find, is a man desperately in need of someone to trust. To share his burden with. What I can’t figure out, is why he would trust me, the one who’s broken everything she’s ever touched? AmazonKU
GIANT’S GARDEN (CELTIC MAGIC BOOK FOUR) by Siondalin O’Craig
A grant to do doctorate work in a bleak corner of Northern Ireland is Penny Gallagher’s last chance to find her wings and break free of her oppressive industrialist boyfriend. When she finds out that her time there has been engineered for her boyfriend’s profit, it takes a voiceless giant of a man help her find her own magic.
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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:
“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 do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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