VS: I have a new Sectors story out this week in a spooky scifi romance anthology!
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.
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SUPRA VELUM: A SPOOKY SCIFI ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: I have a story in this anthology entitled “Breaking the Alien Love Curse,” which is set in the Sectors, although not directly related to any of the other books. My first male main character with a tail! It’s a really great group of authors!
Misty, spooky love and trouble; Tails, horns, and frightful cuddles. We spin our threads, we authors many, Of horror, sweets, ghosts, and frenzy, So you may sup on alien peen, To quench your thirst this Halloween. Wander beyond the veil into a spooky season of scifi romance tales written by some of the genre’s most influential authors and rising stars. From cute and sweet to horrific and death-defying, these tales span the breadth of autumn and Halloween vibes with everything from autumn foliage and chilly breezes to zombies and haunted trails.
WRECKED (A NEW WORLD BOOK ONE) by Eileen Troemel
This is a reverse harem older female scifi romance. For seven years, Major Kae Blint waited for a bonded pair to ask her to be their bond as was the Alurian tradition. But Captain Jent Hans and Lieutenant Tamr Loga didn’t ask. On a routine flight for requalification, Kae, Jent, and Tamr are sucked into a wormhole which spits them out in unknown space. With a ship leaking oxygen, they must land on a planet and find a way to survive until rescue comes for them. Jent and Tamr are a bonded pair of males looking for their female. They met her when she visited their pilot training. She’s older and one of the best pilots in Alurian Spaceforce but they wanted to be her bonded pair. Stranded on an ice planet, the three of them must learn to work together to survive. Will they last until they’re rescued? Or will familiarity breed contempt? AmazonKU
FURI: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case
FURI. A Cyborg created for war. On a mission for the Cyborg Empire. A female in jeopardy….. But he was no hero. If she was looking for help, she was looking in the wrong place. AmazonKU
MINE (A BATAARI NEW WORLD NOVEL PART ONE) by Jessie Rose Case
VS note: There all four books in this series, all released on the same day so here’s the blurb for book one.
He was hot, deadly and in need of a female. He would take what’s his. have her accept him. His body demanded the release it needed. There would be no objections, no more denials. He’d waited millennia to find her. Never expecting this new world to hold such possibilities. Or the promise of so much….Two very different people from two very different worlds colliding. Literally. Drawn to each other inexplicably. Their lives unexpectedly entangle. Both determined. Both driven. Brought together by forces they cannot control or understand. A driving force of desperation and need. And the outcome, could never have been foreseen…. or maybe it was…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
RA INTERGALACTIC GODS: GUARDIANS OF THE SEEDS OF LIFE by Jessie Rose Case
Was it that simple? Was she loosing it? Had she stumbled onto an ancient phone call system many millennia old that somehow, reached out into the stars? Did the ancients actually believe, they could call the ‘Gods’? And what? Get a response? That would be ………. crazy right?…..Lori had spent her best years looking for answers to the mysteries of the ancient world. All those texts in a multitude of languages from around the world on varying Gods over so many hundreds of years. With so many similarities. With descriptions of ‘Gods’ saving the people Strong muscular, unbelievably virile tall beings. Beautiful and Godly. Bringing gifts, with magical powers. Co-incidence? She didn’t think so. They might be decades or hundreds of years apart but they were all saying the same thing over and over again. No matter the continent or time frame, the story was curiously the same…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE TROLL (PLANET OF MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by Eden Ember
The monster breaks into my pod after crashing. I shrink back, hoping he’ll just leave. But instead, he starts sniffing and finds me. I was a nurse on the Magellan until it exploded. Now, I’m the only human that I know of on this planet of monsters. And this huge monster has taken a liking to me. Alone, scared, and ready to run anywhere for help, I find myself learning how to live among these new creatures. And oddly, I’m attracted to the one who found me first. Can a human and an troll have a relationship? Will I even survive the brutal life on this uncharted planet full of scary monsters? AmazonKU
RULING SIKTHAND: THE CLECANIAN SERIES BOOK SEVEN by Victoria Avelline
Sophia never thought she was unlucky until she was kidnapped by aliens. Twice…
Sophia had simple expectations for her planetary tour. She assumed she’d see the sights, meet new people, and fend off her boredom. She never thought she’d end the trip as an alien captive. But here she is, the guest of a grumpy, sexy, warrior king who looks at her like he’s not sure if he wants to kill her, or claim her as his own…Sikthand hadn’t planned to take the stubborn little human hostage. But with political tensions at an all-time high, he had no choice. He would unflinchingly use her as a bargaining chip to secure better relations with the new Tremantian ruler. He would not, however, fall prey to her charms. No matter how tempting she might be…When Sophia and Sikthand realize how far their enemies are willing to go to grab galactic power, they’re forced into an unlikely alliance—and possibly a marriage of convenience—to protect their people. It’s a good plan, too…if they don’t do anything irrational along the way. Like falling in love. AmazonKU
RESCUED: BRIDES OF THE KINDRED BOOK 30 by Evangeline Anderson
**Rescued is the story of two different couples with two separate love stories whose lives entwine at the end of the book. Don’t ask me why my Muse made me do this.** Davrik is a Kindred warrior who lost his beloved wife in a shuttle crash five years ago. Unwilling to accept her loss, he embarks on a mission to find her doppelganger in alternate universes. Sonya, trapped in a world devoid of love, becomes the center of his desperate rescue mission. Captured by the Scourge and sold to an alien brothel, Sonya’s life has taken a dark turn. When Davrik arrives, offering salvation, she is overjoyed at first. But that’s before she discovers a secret that shatters her heart and changes everything she thought she knew. Lan’ara, an Empath Kindred, senses the emotions of others. Guided by her connection with Nate, a captured ex-Navy Seal, she races against time to save him from the brink of destruction. But Nate is suffering from severe PTSD, which makes him a danger to everyone around him. Can Lan’ara’s unique abilities can offer him a chance at healing? As both couples navigate their separate paths towards redemption, they converge in a final confrontation. Facing the malevolent AllFather’s tyranny, they must join forces to overcome the darkness that threatens to consume them all. AmazonKU
THE BLUE, BEAUTIFUL WORLD: A NOVEL by Karen Lord
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
The world is changing, and humanity must change with it. Rising seas and soaring temperatures have radically transformed the face of Earth. Meanwhile, Earth is being observed from afar by other civilizations . . . and now they are ready to make contact. Vying to prepare humanity for first contact are a group of dreamers and changemakers, including Peter Hendrix, the genius inventor behind the most advanced VR tech; Charyssa, a beloved celebrity icon with a passion for humanitarian work; and Kanoa, a member of a global council of young people drafted to reimagine the relationship between humankind and alien societies. And they may have an unexpected secret weapon: Owen, a pop megastar whose ability to connect with his adoring fans is more than charisma. His hidden talent could be the key to uniting Earth as it looks toward the stars. But Owen’s abilities are so unique that no one can control him and so seductive that he cannot help but use them. Can he transcend his human limitations and find the freedom he has always dreamed of? Or is he doomed to become the dictator of his nightmares?
LURING THE ALIEN (REELING IN THE ALIEN BOOK TWO) by Alina Riley
Vikul, the sinfully delicious alien who tries to steal my vacation and claim my heart. When a hulky purple alien sweeps me off the beach, my vacation is over and I don’t have to worry whether others are looking at my chubbier body anymore. He tells me I’m destined to be his mate, a claim so unexpected it leaves me breathless. Except he has never asked me about any of that. Every inch of my body is electric with anticipation as he gazes at me with eyes full of passion and with his strong arms around me, telling me I’m perfect with my curves. Does he truly desire me, or is this just some otherworldly game? AmazonKU
THE LAST HUNT: STANDALONE SCIFI BOUNTY HUNTER ROMANCE (THE GUILD OF TWO ROSES BOOK ONE) by Abby Grayson
MAEVE BLADESBEARER has been immersed in the criminal world for fifteen years as a bounty hunter for the Guild of Two Roses. Murder, kidnapping, thievery – Maeve has seen it all, and made a name for herself in the process. But all she really wants is to buy a plot of land on a remote planet and peacefully retire. When a bounty worth six million credits pops up, Maeve knows this is what she’s been waiting for. The only problem is, she’ll have to beat every other hunter out there – including irritating, charming, Aethon Trell – a man she’s been unable to get out of her head since they spent one desperate night together four years ago. AETHON TRELL is in a bit of trouble. Though he’s one of the Guild of Two Roses’ best hunters, he’s hit a dry spell and his debts are racking up. A six million credit bounty would solve all of his problems – but Maeve Bladesbearer won’t get out of his way. Aethon needs this bounty if he wants to stay in the Guild of Two Roses, but he’s going to have to screw over the woman who haunts his dreams in order to get it. When Maeve and Aethon are forced together, sparks fly as they face danger, contend with two sassy AIs, confront their pasts, and try not to fall for each other all while hunting down what might be the last bounty of their lives. Amazon
WHERE PEACE IS LOST: A NOVEL by Valerie Valdes
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. sounded good. Put it on my TBR list.
Where peace is lost, may we find it. Five years ago, Kelana Gardavros lost everything in the war against the Pale empire. Now Kel Garda is just another refugee living on the edge of an isolated star system. No one knows she was once a member of an Order whose military arm was disbanded and scattered across the galaxy. And no one knows that if her enemies found her, they might destroy the entire world to get rid of her. Where peace is broken, may we mend it. Kel’s past intrudes in the form of a long-dormant Pale war machine, suddenly reactivated. If the massive automaton isn’t stopped, at best it will carve a swath of devastation that displaces thousands of people. At worst, it will kill every sentient creature on the planet. Where we go, may peace follow. When two strangers offer to deactivate the machine for a price, Kel and a young friend agree to serve as their guides. The journey through swamps infested with predators and bandits is bad enough, but can they survive more nefarious dangers along the way? And will Kel’s fear of revealing her secrets doom the very people she’s trying to protect? Where we fall, may peace rise.
BOUND BY THE VORI: THE MATE INDEX: VORA by S J Sanders
When Kim Harris decides to volunteer for the Mate Index, it’s all about going big or go home. As a statuesque woman with a full figure, she wants a massive male—or better yet, males—who are capable of making all her dreams come true. With no immediate career prospects on the horizon and a savings rapidly dwindling, it seems like that the perfect time to take the jump—straight into the arms of two giant Vori, elite palace guards who will bind her to them with more than an “I do.” When she gets a position as an instructor for the Matriarch’s offspring, it seems as if all of her dreams are finally about to come true. She has obtained a respected position and is discovering love with her mates, who are among the first among the elite guards to be granted access to the program. It is like a dream but one that becomes slowly tainted as she begins to notice that there is something awry at the palace. Is it just youthful hijinks or something more sinister? And when danger threatens can it be that someone desperately wants her out of the way? If so, they will have to through Rykaal and Sijhord first! Larger than most male Vori, they have been permitted to have what always seemed untenable—a mate of their own—and they will shake the foundations of the palace itself before they allow her to come to harm. Nothing less can be accepted when, in all ways, they are bound. AmazonKU
NAGA HUNTER’S LOST MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT) by Robin O’Connor
I am caught by a beast but the longer he has me, the more I lose the desire to escape. Charlie – Everything is terrifying and strange on this alien planet I’ve crashlanded on. Especially the purple-scaled snakeman that ‘rescued’ me. When I run, he just follows me and I realize that maybe I don’t want to escape. How crazy is that? When his Clan threatens me, we’re hunted, and there’s only one option. We run and surrender to the sizzling desire between us. Mox – The scaleless female ignites my mating sigils. I catch her, never to let her go. She is curvy and tempting and when danger lurks I will do anything to keep her safe. Even if it means giving up all that I knew, even if it means abandoning my Clan. For a chance at happiness in her arms? I would risk it all. This is a standalone novella, prequel to the Serpents of Serant Series. Amazon
DEVIL’S GUN (THE DISCO SPACE OPERA BOOK TWO) by Cat Rambo
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Life’s hard when you’re on the run from a vengeful pirate-king…When Niko and her crew find that the intergalactic Gate they’re planning on escaping through is out of commission, they make the most of things, creating a pop-up restaurant to serve the dozens of other stranded ships. But when an archaeologist shows up claiming to be able to fix the problem, Niko smells something suspicious cooking. Nonetheless, they allow Farren to take them to an ancient site where they may be able to find the weapon that could stop Tubal Last before he can take his revenge. There, in one of the most dangerous places in the Known Universe, each of them will face ghosts from their past: Thorn attempts something desperate and highly illegal to regain his lost twin, Atlanta will have to cast aside her old role and find her new one, Dabry must confront memories of his lost daughter, and Niko is forced to find Petalia again, despite a promise not to seek them out. Meanwhile, You Sexy Thing continues to figure out what it wants from life—which may not be the same desire as Niko and the rest of the crew.
OWNED (EXCHANGED POWER BOOK THREE) by Ivy Barrett
It will take two to tame her. Since Raina Hays was taken from Earth, she has not merely been told she will be shared by two aliens, she also gets so intensely, helplessly aroused she can barely sleep at night. But when she’s captured by a Torretian mercenary and brought aboard his vessel, her situation grows desperate…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
HIS HUMAN TO CHERISH (UNITA12 BOOK TWO) by Morgan Robinson
A12-02 – I have exactly one goal: hide somewhere the aliens can’t find me and hope that they send a different human in my place. Last month, they sent a single human woman to live on another planet, and she apparently wasn’t murdered as soon as she got there, so now they’re sending me. My plan to hide backfires completely. Now I’m stuck on an unknown planet with a giant demon lizard man calling me a good girl and taking care of me because I can’t take care of myself. I should hate it, but the only thing I hate is that I’m so willing to find happiness in this place. Almaac – The goddess blesses us each month by sending a new human to our tribe. I hope that one of these females will want to be my mate, but I try not to get my hopes up in case the females want my brothers and not me. When the newest female comes to our world, she is badly broken and beaten. She needs help in everything she does because she is in so much pain. I’ve been tasked with helping the small human, and I will make sure that she is protected and feels safe. The world has been cruel to this female, and I promise I will only cherish her. AmazonKU
ZAYPAUL (RSS STAR RUNNER BOOK TWO) by Leona Windwalker
ZayPaul yearns to be free. Free to go go where he wants without it having to be related to family business. Free to eat what he wants, dress how he likes on his own time, free to pursue the career path he wants, and most of all, free to be who he truly is deep inside. Not Paul, the dutiful worker bee to his father the Senator, but Zay, who loves to cook, enjoys pretty things, and can’t live without his beloved stuffie, Binky Dog. Banjan burgers were not the only item on the lunch menu. Lijack wasn’t expecting to meet his mate on his way to the ship’s mess hall. He definitely wasn’t expecting him to be the man who was currently the crew’s biggest pain in the exhaust tubes- Rue’s older brother who was intent on dragging him back for some political marriage. That’s off the table, but can he convince Paul to stay and give their mating a chance? Amazon Kobo
THE CLEARING (OUTSIDE BOOK TWO) by Shalini Boland
The clearing has begun. Children across the country are disappearing. And I’m the only one who can stop it…There was a time when our world was open and free. Those days seem like something out of a dream. Now, I live in a walled community, protected by guards from the wilderness beyond. Everything felt safe, until the last few years. That’s when the rumours started. And then I saw with my own eyes they were true…Children are being taken all over the country. Snatched from their homes, never to be seen again. As I look up at the stormy sky beyond the Perimeter wall, I realise I have to do something. I may only be seventeen, but I know where all those children are. James Grey and his terrifying followers are hiding the missing ones in an old fortress. They’ve been training them to fight, creating an army that’s growing stronger day by day. My best friend Luc is by my side. Everything seems strange between us, since the night we kissed, but he’s pledged to help me in my quest to stop this madness. Although fighting to end the clearing means returning to the last place on earth I ever want to go. It means allowing the chilling hooded figures to take us too. Luc and I are willing to sacrifice our own freedom in order to save so many others… but will we succeed? AmazonKU
MY BIG HOT RED ALIEN by Nina Siren
My alien mate is going to be the death of me. The second I laid eyes on Zephyr, the connection was cosmic. And bless his heart, he’s so hot. But he’s also a hot mess. He wants to protect me. But he keeps putting me in danger! His rescues include breaking everything in sight. Wanton destruction follows him everywhere he goes. How is he going to figure out who keeps trying to threaten my life and stop them if I’m already dead? After all the chaos, will I still end up as his mate? Or will my heart (and life) be part of the collateral damage? AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE MONSTER (THE ARAGNOKAN MATES BOOK THREE) by M L Smith
Alejandra has volunteered to become a human breeder for the Aragnokan species in order to save her little sister’s life. There is just one thing getting in the way of Alex fulfilling her obligation and mating with a high ranking Aragnokan of her choice; the brooding warrior that sets her soul on fire. Klyok has never believed himself capable of having a mate, human or otherwise. Everything about his body is poisonous, from the blood in his veins to the saliva in his mouth. It only takes one wrong move by the right woman to make him realize just what he’s been missing his entire life. AmazonKU
SCATTERED by Katherine Benfante
In 1906, Elie Rutherford dreams of joining the physics lab her father, the great Ernest Rutherford, heads at McGill University. Elie is thwarted from pursuing her passion in an era when women are confined to female-only college classes. Fueled by her burning desire for knowledge and purpose, she rebels against societal expectations, refusing to accept a marriage proposal that would threaten to shackle her dreams. Fast forward to 2006, where William Hertz, a brilliant graduate physics student at McGill, lives an introverted life, immersing himself in the world of astrophysics. Wounded by past experiences, he shields his heart from love, finding solace among his fellow misfit physicist friends. Little does he know that his life is about to take an extraordinary turn when a mysterious stranger appears, lost in time. Disoriented, Elie concludes a lab mishap brought her forward a century. Trying to blend in with modern students, she hides her identity until she meets William and risks everything by revealing who she really is. Elie and William’s shared passion for physics sparks a bond as they attempt to recreate the experiment that can return Elie home. Torn between her past and a 21st-century future with William, Elie faces a heart-wrenching choice. Will she find her way back to 1906 or embrace a new destiny?
RUST AND STEAM (AN ELEMENTAL STEAMPUNK CHRONICLE) by Anne Renwick
VS Note: A short read.
Lady Alice Hemsworth wasn’t supposed to fall in love. It was her duty not to. Alas, she’d failed miserably. Mr. Benjamin Leighton—despite being turned away by her steam butler—can’t stop thinking about her. Alone, both are miserable—until a deadly encounter throws them together on the night train to London.
THE PROPOSAL FOR UNITY (DARANII ALLIANCE BOOK ONE) by C J Dragon
There was peace at last between Earth and Daran, despite the mixed feelings on both planets. At least Jon and Talin could visit now as allies, instead of former enemies, not to mention the trade opportunities waiting to grow. Jon should have known his joy would be short-lived. A call from his father informed him of a plague overtaking Earth, killing whomever it touches. Warned away by his parents, Jon is determined to do whatever he needs to aid them. Daran answers Earth’s call for help, but now it is a race against time. Leaving for Earth, neither Jon nor Talin know if they will survive, or if they will ever be able to return to Daran. Will they be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure Earth’s survival? Or will a cure be the biggest threat to Jon and Talin’s lives while another enemy lurks in the shadows?
THE CAPTAIN by Elaine Waters
It’s hard enough being the only human on this alien planet with no memory of how I got here. I have no business being imprisoned by a military Captain. But here I am, handcuffed for weeks to a brooding, powerful warrior that’s convinced I’m a spy. I’ve been a servant at the Captain’s camp for months—cooking, cleaning, and living peacefully. When his tent catches fire, and I’m accused of spying, I’m taken as his prisoner. I don’t know how I’ll survive eating, bathing, and sharing a bed with the intense man for weeks. If the war raging across the planet doesn’t kill me, the building tension between the Captain and me will do the trick. AmazonKU
REPRESENTING THE ALIEN BRIDE LOTTERY (KHANAVAI WARRIOR BRIDE GAMES BOOK 14) by Margo Bond Collins
When the annual holiday ball at the Khanavai Embassy on Earth goes horribly awry, Khanavai warrior and cultural attache Aarek Difaelis joins with human attorney Vivian Alexander to try to save the night–and maybe even find love in the process. AmazonKU
BOUGHT BY THE RHAN (BONDED BRIDES OF THE RHAN BOOK ONE) by Ariel Ryan
She. Is. Mine. No frail human can match him…Kallan – My father has ordered me to breed a human female. Not that I expect a human to be strong enough to withstand the might of a Rhanian coupling. So I buy myself a human. But something’s not right. She makes every atom in my scaled body sing out. The fates have spoken. I don’t just want to mate this female. I want to bond her.No alien clan lord can claim her…Belle – I didn’t plan on washing up on a backwater planet shared with an alien race. But I’ve made the best of it, setting up my own bakery and making a life here. Until one of those aliens walks into my shop and literally carries me away. But something’s not right. I’m kidnapped and alone with a giant snake-man. I should be scared, but I’m not. Far from it. I want to tame this alien beast. AmazonKU
A TOUCH OF UNITY (TOWERS OF THE EARTH BOOK SEVEN) by Nita Round
The echoes of the betrayal continue to rumble throughout Veritas. Weeding out the rot is no simple task. Not when the roots of secrets and lies run so deep that they infect every part of the organisation. There are other matters of greater need, and time is running out. Covenants of tower and clan must be met. Lucinda must raise her last tower to complete her ascension pact to the great Mother. That is if the trinity can survive long enough to find it. Powerful, dark forces conspire against them to thwart their plans. They must face their deadliest foe yet. If the Trinity fails, it will plunge the world and all existence, into eternal darkness. AmazonKU
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VS: If you’d like a few more of my Sectors short works, I’m highlighting STAR CRUISE STOWAWAY:
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In this volume I’ve gathered three stories set in the Sectors which have previously only been available in anthologies (which are no longer on sale), plus a bonus Sectors short holiday story that I originally wrote for my blog.
Star Cruise: Stowaway: A novella of 22K words, previously in the first Pets in Space™ anthology.
Cargo Master Owen Embersson is shocked when the Nebula Zephyr’s ship’s cat and her alien sidekick, Midorri, alert him to the presence of a stowaway. He has no idea of the dangerous complications to come nor does he anticipate falling hard for the woman whose life he now holds in his hands. Life aboard the Nebula Zephyr has just become more interesting – and deadly.
Star Cruise: Rescue: A short story of 9K words, previously in the ‘Romancing the Stars’ anthology.
When a shore leave excursion goes terribly wrong for Mira Gage, a member of the Nebula Zephyr’s crew, Security Officer Clint Miltan races the clock to find her before the ship leaves orbit and abandons Mira to her fate. Clint’s got more than a professional interest in Mira, but will he be able to save her from the aliens holding her prisoner?
The Golden Token: A short story of 13K words, previously in the limited edition ‘Dealer’s Choice’ paperback anthology handed out at the 2016 RT Booklovers Convention Interstellar Bar & Grille event. Sectors Special Forces operator Charlie McBrire had a few days to kill on a layover at Space Station 47. He never expected to find himself in the middle of a miners’ rebellion, fighting to save the life of a casino dancer he just met but can’t imagine living without.
BONUS: Star Cruise: Thanksgiving: A short short story of 3K words, originally published on my blog. The crew of the Nebula Zephyr arranges a holiday feast for one of their members.
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GARGOYLE’S DELIGHT (MONSTER’S DUET BOOK ONE) by Naomi Lucas
For centuries I have suffered. Solidified and silenced, all because I failed to destroy what I was created for. Except now, after so long… There is a female. One who always seems to be by my side. Day after day. Night after night. She talks to me. Touches me. Tells me things. She shares stories of a world I no longer know. She is a reprieve from my punishment. A sweet delight. She liberates me from my solitude. But when I rise, my adversary seizes his opportunity, and she’s caught between us. He only wants her to get to me. She isn’t his. And I’ll do anything to protect what’s MINE. AmazonKU
SUMMER SOLSTICE (POPPY’S POTIONS) (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 31) by J R Rain and H P Mallory
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity…Or, at least, that’s what Albert Einstein said. But I’m not sure I believe it because it seems everything in my life has gone to heck, but I have yet to find an opportunity in any of it. Things are going so bad, in fact, that I’m wondering if I’ve been cursed. Of course, I don’t really have any enemies, so who in the world would want to curse me? Not only that, but Wanda insists I’m not cursed so maybe this bad luck is just exactly that… bad luck? Well, one thing I do know is that life would be a whole heck of a lot easier if I didn’t have this constant guilt gnawing away at me regarding my breakup with Marty. Sure said breakup was eight months ago, but things between us aren’t good—as in, he won’t really speak to me and that’s something that bothers me more than I can say. And as to Andre, the incredibly handsome and charming British magician who moved to Haven Hollow in order to instruct Finn in magic? Well, I’ve sort of, kind of, put things on hold between the two of us. Why? Because I can’t stomach the idea that Marty might think I’ve moved on so quickly. As things in my personal life continue to blow up (not even exaggerating), I start to wonder if whatever is going on is supernaturally motivated…Meanwhile, I’m trying to talk myself out of the fear that meets me every time I think of starting something romantic with Andre. Yes, worries and guilt about Marty are part of the reason I’ve been holding back, but the other part? Well, that’s all on me and my fear that this could turn out to be just another failed relationship in a string of failed relationships. AmazonKU
NIGHT OF SECRETS: COURT OF MIDSUMMER MAYHEM BOOK TWO by Tara Grayce
Love is a distraction when the Library is on the line. Despite being humans living in the Fae Realm, Viola, along with her brother Sebastian, have achieved their dream to become librarians and establish their own outpost library in the Court of Islands. When an attack on their way to the outpost separates them, Viola arrives alone, not knowing if Sebastian is alive or dead. To preserve their dream and investigate what went wrong, Viola uses a fae glamour to be both herself and her brother. She didn’t count on falling for the island’s handsome fae ruler, Lord Orsino. But he’s in love with Olivia—the same fae lady who Sebastian had been courting. Too bad everything only gets more complicated from there. Can Viola navigate this tangled web of love to save the outpost library and find her brother? Or will an old enemy threaten not just Viola and the outpost but also the Great Library itself? AmazonKU
PARKER’S FORBIDDEN MATE (OMBRA PACK CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Blake R Wolfe
AIDEN – Just when I thought things were looking up, my entire life falls apart, thanks to some guy. Now I’ve sworn off men forever since I can’t trust myself to pick the right one. And that’s the moment I met him, the tall, dark, and handsome man with golden eyes. But I can’t have him.My life is crumbling around my ears, and the last thing I need is to complicate it with a man in the picture. Now if I could just get him to leave me alone…PARKER – Begrudgingly I came home for the summer to blow off some steam after another failed relationship, intent on spending the summer alone to recover. But when a storm threatens a man out on the lighthouse pier, I run to save him. The moment my hand touches his skin, I hear a single word. Mate. But he’s human, and I’m a werewolf. If I pursue him I’ll be kicked out of the pack. And if I don’t I’ll be miserable for the rest of my life. All I know is that I can’t resist him. But can a werewolf and a human really find happiness together? I’m willing to sacrifice my place in the pack for him. Maybe I’ll just create my own pack so we can be together.
SINS OF THE SARCOPHAGUS (A PERFECTLY PROPER PARANORMAL MUSEUM MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Kirsten Weiss
Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt…Maddie Kosloski is about to unveil her new, expanded museum. But when the corpse of a local building inspector is discovered inside her prized Egyptian sarcophagus, Maddie’s plans are thrown into disarray. A modern mummy isn’t all she’s got on her hands. Running a non-profit paranormal museum is no get-rich-quick pyramid scheme. Maddie has stakeholders, more employees, and now donors to placate. Can she balance their demands and an off-the-books murder investigation? Maddie must race against the clock to unearth a criminal more cunning than the Sphynx. But will the cost of unveiling this killer be more than she’s willing to pay?
SAVAGE IS MY KINGDOM: WICKED REALMS BOOK ONE by L A McGinnis
Two ruthless kings at war. A princess with a terrible power. Four broken warriors sworn to protect her. When I was dragged from my home by the Fae King’s vicious enforcer, I left my old life as a slave behind to become a pawn in an ancient game between two powerful brothers, the bearer of a stolen magic that could break kingdoms. Or forge a new one. But I have a secret. I can make this power mine, by sacrificing my most precious possession. My innocence. While ruthless males go to war over this terrible magic I never asked for, there is only one future for me. Claim the power, take the throne, become a queen. The closer I grow to my beautiful warriors, I discover I have more to lose than ever before. Some say love conquers all, but our dark bond could be the spark that leaves this wicked world in ruin. AmazonKU
HIDDEN IN DECEPTION: DANGEROUS LOVERS by M Bonnet
Everyone is counting on me to change the world, but I can barely handle the changes within myself. Just as I think things are getting better, they nosedive and fall through the sky like a sack of bricks. And I can’t help but think they’re going to get way worse… I just have this feeling I can’t shake. Millions of lives are in my hands. My life is, too. This destiny isn’t one I chose, and I’m so close, I can taste it…or is that the sour flavor of deceit? I’m not even sure I want this life, let alone will be able to survive it. Or the intense love I find myself drowning in. AmazonKU
ANUBIS’S STAR (VALLEYWOOD BOOK 22) by Giovanna Reaves
Doubt has never been part of Anubis’ vocabulary – he’s confident, driven, and knows exactly what he desires. He’d given up on finding his forever one. Yet, upon seeing Star, everything changes – from his immediate attraction and desire to his mysterious background. Despite his misgivings, fate keeps pushing them closer to one another, and neither Anubis nor Star can deny their affection for one another. Thrust into the world of magic, young, up-and-coming actor Star Rueng was hesitant to get entangled in love again. After being hurt by trusting the wrong man with his heart and career, he decides he doesn’t need the heartache. But the moment he set eyes on Anubis Ahket, he was enthralled to the point of obsession. As Star struggles to comprehend his newfound world, he soon realizes he cannot help but fall for a man he believes is too good for him. Fate never gets it wrong, even when it’s an instant spark of attraction. AmazonKU
VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE by Isabel Canas
Vampires and vaqueros face off on the Texas-Mexico border in this supernatural western from the author of The Hacienda. As the daughter of a rancher in 1840s Mexico, Nena knows a thing or two about monsters—her home has long been threatened by tensions with Anglo settlers from the north. But something more sinister lurks near the ranch at night, something that drains men of their blood and leaves them for dead. Something that once attacked Nena nine years ago. Believing Nena dead, Néstor has been on the run from his grief ever since, moving from ranch to ranch working as a vaquero. But no amount of drink can dispel the night terrors of sharp teeth; no woman can erase his childhood sweetheart from his mind. When the United States invades Mexico in 1846, the two are brought abruptly together on the road to war: Nena as a curandera, a healer striving to prove her worth to her father so that he does not marry her off to a stranger, and Néstor as a member of the auxiliary cavalry of ranchers and vaqueros. But the shock of their reunion—and Nena’s rage at Néstor for seemingly abandoning her long ago—is quickly overshadowed by the appearance of a nightmare made flesh. And unless Nena and Néstor work through their past and face the future together, neither will survive to see the dawn.
MOON QUEEN (CRESCENT FIVE BOOK 3) by J R Thorn
My enemy isn’t who I thought it was. My Alphas have groveled, begged, and fallen to their knees to beg for my forgiveness. I’m still not sure I’m ready, but I’ll need to find a way if I want to face what’s coming next. The Hunters and the packs are stuck in a stalemate while some invisible force plucks us off one-by-one. The Storms have gone out of control and destroy the forest, the leaves, and any life it touches. And when I go home, even my own family turns their backs on me. I’m an Outcast and I know what Kane has felt for the first time. I need to find a way to forgive my alphas. Because if I can’t… how can I expect my family to find a way to forgive me? AmazonKU
THE SOUL IN THE SWORD (A THRONE OF PEARLS AND BONES BOOK ONE) by Katherine McDonald
When the storm stopped, I didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay beneath that tiny roof and listen to the boy with the nice words forever. Six years. Six years, and I’ve never quite shaken him from me, each word he utters in my direction as thunderous as that moment beneath the rolling clouds. For hundreds of years, the kingdom of Albion has worked to exterminate the fey, but when the Blight, an infection that turns ordinary people into monsters rears its head again, Princess Brianna ends up taking on the mantle of Celeste, an ancient fey warrior of legend. Teaming up with an infamous thief known as the Red Wolf, Celeste begins a quest to rid her land of the Blight… all the while hiding her true identity from her father, who hates the fey and will stop at nothing to irradicate them. Alliances will be made and broken, friendships tested and lost, and Brianna will find herself torn between two very different men—her sweet childhood crush, Prince Aidan, and her partner, the dashing Red Wolf. Who may or may not be the same person. Sworn to secrecy by a prediction that heralds death will come if they ever reveal their true identities, Brianna and Aidan seemed destined for heartbreak—And the world doomed to destruction. AmazonKU
MIDNIGHT IN THE RENAISSANCE ELEVATOR: A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
Do you like mechanical devices with personality? Sure, who doesn’t? How about when they hold your life in the palm of their hands? Hmm…less sure now, yes? Don’t worry, you’re gonna love this. At an LGBTQ literary retreat in October of 2022, a group of authors met a particularly cantankerous elevator. Doors slamming open or closed for no apparent reason? Check. Scary noises, also for no apparent reason? Also, check. Were we concerned for our lives? Okay, listen…This cranky elevator figured heavily into conversations for the next few days, many of which included expletives in a dozen languages, but eventually, it became a (somewhat) beloved mascot. Some people actually chose it over the other elevators! The resulting mayhem is over twenty-five different author takes on the underlying story behind the elevator’s peculiar behavior. Possession? Poltergeists? Personified mechanical objects? Vampires? All these unique stories come together in one volume: Midnight in the Renaissance Elevator. Join us as we attempt to explain the unexplainable, rationalize the unrationalizable, and give imagination free rein. Proceeds for the sale of this book benefit The Trevor Project, which provides crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. More information can be found about this worthy cause at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
A GRAND MIDLIFE (WITCHING AFTER FORTY BOOK 17) by Lia Davis and L A Boruff
Ava Walker: Mom, Bonus Mom, almost-mother-in-law, and soon-to-be grandmother! The entire Howe-Harper-Walker clan is through the roof excited for Michelle and Wallie’s baby. Nobody more so than Lucy-Fur. In the midst of all the last-minute baby preparations, Zoey faces immense familial challenges of her own. After receiving a mysterious message from her cousin, Zoey goes on a journey to learn about her family and pride. Ava is at her side every step of the way. Not all of the news is good. Ava and Drew are determined to help Zoey and Larry find out what happened to Zoey’s parents. Zoey’s uncle, a gigantic man with an easy smile, doesn’t quite seem to be who he says he is. Could he be hiding some big clue that will help solve the mystery of Zoey’s parents’ deaths? Only time will tell. Sam and his new psychic powers would be very helpful in digging to the bottom of this if only they could pull him away from his own family research…With Olivia spending so much time dealing with her family, Ava’s support system is rather scattered at the moment. Oh, well, Ava can always call on her friends to help if push comes to shove. After all, what’s the point of knowing the ruler of hell, ruler of the vampires, ruler of the hunters, and being the most powerful necromancer in the world if Ava doesn’t use those connections?
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THE SHADOW AND THE SCREAM (THE NOWHERE CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Rebecca L Fearnley
A woman with a deadly past. A child, begging for help. Can she catch a monster without becoming one, herself? Terrified of unleashing her dark power on others, Annie has been a fugitive for five years. Hiding in the strange haven called Nowhere, a world between worlds, she struggles to stop her terrible magic from controlling her. But Annie’s quiet sanctuary shatters when someone else stumbles through the portal into her world.
Covered in blood, her clothes in shreds, the newcomer claims she saw a monster kill a man and begs for Annie’s help before the beast slaughters again. When Annie is pulled through the portal to hunt the rampaging creature, she expects blood and mayhem. What she doesn’t expect is her growing feelings for the town’s dark-eyed priest. But Annie has monsters of her own to battle and the truths she uncovers in this new world may bring far more brutal creatures out of the shadows. Can Annie hold off her own darkness long enough to uncover the truth about the monster, or will she become something far worse than the terror she’s fighting? AmazonKU
REBEL VAMPIRE (REBEL OF THE OTHERWORLD BOOK TWO) by Brogan Thomas
They warned her to be more careful. If she’d listened, she wouldn’t be staring down the ultimate betrayal. Tru Dennison won’t be burned again. Still reeling from her angel mentor breaking her heart, the half-vampire, half-unicorn shifter greets everyone with suspicion. So when she’s attacked by a witch dead-set on taking her out, the clever woman is stunned when a human saves her by flattening the assailant with a frying pan. Befriending her rescuer, Tru allows herself to trust again. But her world turns upside-down when she’s issued an execution order for a disturbing target. Uncertain of the truth and torn between friendship and duty, can this supernatural assassin make the right choice? AmazonKU
ROUSTABOUT: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by Morgan Brice
Bartlett Gibson is a necromancer and an agent for the Tennessee Bureau of Supernatural Investigation. He’s hot on the trail of RJ Tucker, a psychic con man who has eluded him at every turn and led him on a merry chase. Pursuit leads to grudging respect in their game of cat and mouse, which becomes a high-stakes game of seduction. Bart chases RJ to the Carnival of Mysteries and realizes that nothing is as it seems. A dark witch’s curse ups the ante, creating a deadline for revenge and redemption, and the clock is ticking. Falling in love breaks all the rules. Can Bart and RJ stop the witch, break the curse, and find a way around RJ’s spot on the “most wanted” list before time runs out? AmazonKU
TAMED BY THE LYCANTHROPE (FATED MATES OPF THE RIFTWOLVES BOOK SIX) by Chloe Parker
As a female alpha, I don’t play well with others. So what am I supposed to do when I find out my fated mate is not an omega, but a fellow alpha? And that he’s feral…just like me. The post-apocalypse landscape is a complex fabric of alliances and rivalries, and we have one last enemy to face: the Gulf Pack, and their angelic allies who turned us all into monsters. War is on the horizon, which makes it suspicious when a man who was supposed to be dead stumbles into our den. A man whose scent drives me wild. Ezekiel Pike is a ghost—presumed dead for years and highly skilled in covert ops. He introduces himself as a friend, but I know he’s got other intentions in mind. He’s our foe…and a deadly one, at that. When Zeke worms his way into our pack, I know he’s up to something, but I can’t prove it—not yet. I’ll have to get under his skin to learn his secrets, when all he seems interested in is getting into my bed. What he doesn’t know is that I’m the only one who can best him…and that he’s never seen anything like me. I’ll tame him or he’ll tame me. Fate will decide who ends up on top. AmazonKU
MONSTERS ABOVE (THE CREATURES WE CRAVE BOOK THREE) by R L Caulder
The fight for our lives is upon us. Running to a new realm that could hold vital information is our only chance. With that comes closing the distance between me and the godly powers that wish to use me for their own gain. What we need is time to uncover secrets and unlock the powers that reside within me, but that’s a commodity we aren’t granted. When the time comes to make our final stand, will I finally be able to let go of the doubt that’s been festering my entire life? Will hope be able to cast out the shadows lurking around my mind and soul? I have to believe that it will. AmazonKU
WHO LET THE DEMON OUT? (MONSTERVILLE BOOK 10) by Ava Ross
Do gruff, growly demons deserve second chances? Four years ago, I fell in love with a demon. Then he bailed on me, leaving me with a broken heart and a big secret. When I see a news article about Monsterville’s new demon sheriff, I recognize Venom. My heart may have healed, but our past isn’t over. I present him with our daughter, and he’s stunned and overjoyed. He’s still the gruff, growly demon I fell for with a soft, squishy inside he hides from the world. He has a good excuse for leaving me. He’s putting on the heat, making me fall for him all over again. And he wants a second chance. Do I dare trust my heart to the demon who hurt me? AmazonKU
NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS: 13 TALES OF TERROR AND DELIGHT by Various
Night of the Living Queers is a YA horror anthology that explores a night when anything is possible, exclusively featuring queer authors of color putting fresh spins on classic horror tropes and tales. No matter its name or occasion, Halloween is more than a Hallmark holiday, it’s a symbol of transformation. NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS is a YA horror anthology that explores how Halloween can be more than just candies and frights, but a night where anything is possible. Each short story is told through the lens of a different BIPOC teen and the Halloween night that changes their lives forever. Creative, creepy, and queer, this collection brings fresh terror, heart, and humor to young adult literature.
RAIN OF SHADOWS AND ENDINGS (THE LEGACY SERIES BOOK ONE) by Melissa K Roehrich
A world the gods forgot.Of all the worlds and life they created, the gods favored their children the most. But with that favor came the fear that their Legacy would one day become too powerful and overthrow them. Devram was created. A realm hidden amongst the stars. The gods gave their Legacy the best of all the worlds, and then they left, a sworn agreement to never return and to never interfere.A historical event.Forced to a life of servitude, the Fae are required to provide for the Legacy in more ways than one. Every five years, the eligible Fae are gathered for the Selection and assigned to serve in one of the six Kingdoms. To be chosen as the personal Source for a Kingdom Heir is the greatest honor, and for the first time in a millennia, all six Kingdoms have heirs choosing a Source. But their selections could tip the power balance a little too far. A chosen that was never meant to be.Tessalyn Asura was as forgotten as the realm. But when she finds herself the personal Source to the Heir of Endings, she winds up serving in the darkest Kingdom of them all . The secrets within the Arius Kingdom are meant to be learned and kept, but this was never the life she wanted. Fighting not only the fate thrust upon her, but the temptation to lose herself to desire, Tessa will do anything to escape her new destiny. Until she starts to realize maybe their world wasn’t as forgotten as they thought, and maybe she’s the reason why. AmazonKU
WHEN MONSTERS LOVE (THE MONSTERS AMONG US BOOK THREE) by Debbie Cassidy
Sometimes the path to the truth is littered with lies. If someone had told me that I’d find a haven among monsters, I’d have laughed in their face. But I’ve learned to expect the unexpected. Now, with the world’s fate hanging in the balance, it’s time to take a leap of faith. Faith in myself. It means leaving Shem, the watchers, and Bastian behind. It means walking into Michael’s arms and trusting that he’ll keep me alive long enough for me to complete my mission. Because the third relic piece is hidden in the enemy camp, and I’m the only one who can get to it. The Golden City awaits. It’s time to put my acting skills to the test. It’s time to lie. AmazonKU
DAWN’S DISCOVERY: DRAGONKYND (CREATURES OF MYTH BOOK 14) by Ravyn Wilde
Dawn Draconia is a Dragon Witch with a battered heart. The Dragon Lord placed in her care, Fazil Draco, believes death would be less painful than trying to heal his fractured soul. At some point, they’ll need to rely on each other for even a small chance to survive the clutches of an ancient and extremely hostile enemy from Fazil’s past. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S SCIENTIST (WINGSPAN BOOK EIGHT) by April Kelley
Easton Piernos has escape on his mind. Forced to experiment on unwilling victims, he needs to find the only person he can trust—his brother. His search leads him to a small town filled with very large, green-eyed monsters. The biggest one of them calls Easton the enemy…and his mate. The alpha has a lot to prove. When Gavin Drolac meets Easton for the first time, he pegs him as an enemy, but Gavin has an instinct to protect the little human. Who will Gavin have to fight this time? The clan or some sort of external force? For Easton, the enemy of his enemy might just be the only one who can free him from his captors for good. To do that, he has to win the trust of the alpha. AmazonKU
MY SALVATION (BEWITCHED AND BOTHERED BOOK 14) by Alanea Alder
Priest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls. As ice forms on the palace walls, Priest needs his animal more than ever, even if it means asking for help from the people who turned their backs on him. Cassandra Vi’Illiya has been living amongst humans since she came of age, and her parents began to fade from their world. Having lost so much at a young age, she strives to help those crippled by grief. After returning to Éire Danu and seeing the devastating effects of losing so many of their people at once, she knows she is exactly where she belongs. As the city sinks into mourning, will they find enough of their own light and happiness to keep their loved ones safe?
GLITTER (THE GOLDEN WOLF BOOK TWO) by Shannon Mayer
I thought that my biggest problem was a curse that turned me into a golden retriever instead of a wolf. Then I accidentally took on a second curse that bound my fate to that of the world’s. If I die, everyone else goes down in flames too. Ragnarök is now in my hands. Great. Talk about pressure I don’t need. Did I mention everyone trying to kill me? My mate. My brothers. My mother. What a clusterfluck. Add in Loki, Freya, and a host of the Norse pantheon to the mix, each one trying to manipulate me to follow their own plans, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos. What’s a girl to do? Find a new path that no one expects, and run straight into the arms of disaster. Or as some might call it….straight into the arms of Havoc. AmazonKU
HAVING THE BEAR’S BABY (SHIFTER SURROGATE PROGRAM BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden
Emma Monroe’s heart beats for a single purpose: motherhood. Her longing drives her to take a bold step and sign up for the enigmatic Shifter Surrogacy Program. Destiny has plans for her. This decision will plunge her into a reality she never thought possible. Her actions will throw her into the warm embrace of a man she couldn’t have imagined existed…even in her wildest dreams. Liam, the Alpha bear of the Boren Clan, carries an unspoken wish deep within … the yearning for a family to call his own. When his sister nudges him toward the very same agency, fate begins to weave intricate threads that will forever entwine his life with Emma’s. His need for Emma runs deeper than just wanting a family. He wants her. When mysterious figures emerge demanding Emma’s distance from Liam, an unsettling suspicion creeps into Liam’s mind …a traitor lurks within the very clan he calls family. As the threats to his mate escalate, their unborn child becomes a target. Will Emma decide to stay and accept Liam is her fated mate, or will she leave to protect her baby? AmazonKU
FATED MATES: AN MM ROMANCE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
It features new, exclusive stories from Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe, Louisa Masters, Kelly Fox, Sheena Jolie, Jennifer Cody, Nikole Knight, Vinni George, Chloe Archer, Meghan Maslow, Lee Colgin, Kelex, H.L Day, Grae Bryan, AJ Sherwood, Michele Notaro, Lisa Oliver, Ariana Nash, Michelle Frost, and JP Sayle. All royalties will be donated to the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund and the ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund.
SOUL OF A PHOENIX (BROTHERS OF SCRIM HALL BOOK SIX) by Andie Fenichel
Noah – I’m close to my regeneration, but I hold on a few extra days so I can attend my brother’s wedding. I’m sure I look like hell, but the only one who seems to notice is the gorgeous friend of the bride. She’s been on my mind since we first met and if I wasn’t close to doing what a Phoenix is best known for, I’d be all in for a mutual seduction. When I tell her I’ll be better in a few days, her eyes fill with sympathy. Once I’m reborn out of the ashes, there’ll be a lot of explaining to do. Nina – He was sick the weekend of the wedding. Even so, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. So beautiful and elegant. I’m a little ashamed, but during the rehearsal dinner, I follow Noah into the woods. I don’t know what I hoped for, but he bursts into flames and a minute later he’s in front of me—perfect, naked—and I’m about to lose my mind. He’s weak, and I run to him. A moment later, total chaos erupts around us and we’re attacked by a team in hazmat gear and whisked away in the night. AmazonKU
KINGDOM OF FLAMES AND FLOWERS (CURSE OF THE DRAGONS BOOK ONE) by Raven Storm
I’ve lived in the mud quarter my entire life, watching as the fireguards came every five years to select the prettiest girls to go to the Seat to start new lives and get it all: husbands, houses without a speck of dirt, and enough food that hunger wasn’t a constant pain in your belly. This year it’s my turn. And the dragon that forces our kingdom to cower under our magnificent dome and hide behind stone walls hasn’t shown any signs of leaving. And he’s taken an odd liking to me.
FALL OF AN EMPIRE (BLADE OF ICE BOOK TWO) by Jessica Wayne
A warrior princess. A man infected with giant blood. A shadow hunting them both.
I won the trial…now it’s time for war. As the first daughter born to a Navalis in centuries, it was my duty to marry a king and secure an alliance for my kingdom. But that all changed when my empire crumbled beneath the steel of our enemy. It was the man I’ve been secretly in love with for years who saved my life, and he who still stands at my side, a blade ready to strike down any who come against me. But not all enemies can be seen. Not all enemies can bleed. Ever since I touched the Blade of Ice, I’ve been haunted by visions of a shadowy figure. He promises me passion should I succumb and death to all I hold dear if I refuse. Passion. Death. As we fight our way toward a once-ally in hopes of gaining his favor in this fight, I am yet again faced with a choice: love or duty?
WOUNDED WOLF’S OMEGAS (MAIL ORDER MATES BOOK 12) by Lorelai M Hart
Holt – When my brother challenged me for the position of pack alpha, I wanted to submit and let him have it. Pack politics weren’t for me. But, once a challenge is given, a challenge must be fought. I didn’t make the rules, I just got stuck following them. I did everything I could to avoid hurting my brother—he did not afford me the same. Now I’m lame, excommunicated, and, with the exception of Kayson, all alone in the world. It’s time for a new start someplace where no one knows my name. Kayson – The day that Holt came into the bar I worked at, he broke my heart. Homeless, rogue, and broken, he had nothing but the duffle bag in his hand and a wad of cash. I invited him to stay with me, got him a job, and the two of us became besties. Only I want more. I want him to be my mate. Too bad fate’s a little B like that. At least I have him in my life, and I will do everything to give him the existence he deserves, including moving to the middle of nowhere to start our new life. Vance – My life had been planned out for me from before my birth. I was to go to school and get good grades, which would get me into the best universities and eventually lead to becoming a lawyer and joining my romp’s firm. I complied. It’s what good otters do. But …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
VIRIDESCENT: A BILLIONAIRE ORC ROMANCE by Cara Wylde
He is powerful, wealthy, he owns half of New York. He has politicians in his pocket, builds schools in faraway places, and donates to charity. His name is on everyone’s lips. Zeno Voland. No one has ever seen his face. Who is he? When I’m hired as Mr. Voland’s executive assistant, I realize the real question is…What is he? I’ve worked for many monsters before, but it didn’t prepare me for this one. Oh, and the job? It turns out to be something else entirely. AmazonKU
LADY OF DRAGONS (PART ONE) by Shelby Elizabeth
You will be bound, dragon and human. Finlay McDonough wants nothing more than to be a Dragon Knight: a warrior bound with a dragon partner, intent on ridding the kingdom of its dragon-killing monarchy. Well, she might want one thing just a bit more … Evander, her childhood friend, now keeper of the dragon sanctuary. Scouting with Evander one day, Finlay’s attempt to save a dragon goes horribly wrong, and she inadvertently ties her fate to the dragon’s—their souls bind, lending Finlay powers like those of the Mages the Knights are sworn to destroy. After passing the trial to train as a Knight, Finlay discovers a devastating truth about a beloved dragon. To save them, she’ll need to risk her dream of becoming a true Knight, her chance at a happily-ever-after with Evander . . . and maybe her very identity. AmazonKU
ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage’s employment status isn’t just important, it’s vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie. But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain—and his entire nefarious empire—out. Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find.
A SPRINKLE OF GREED (THE FORKED TAIL BOOK FIVE) by Arizona Tape
Greed has never tasted so good. The next round in DemonChef almost knocks Lana out of the competition and progress in Demi and Lana’s relationship changes the dynamic at the Forked Tail. Can they figure out how to move forward without ruining everything they’ve build together? A Sprinkle Of Greed is book four in the Forked Tail, a light-hearted urban fantasy with demons, cooking, and a friends-with-benefits to lovers f/f romantic subplot.
HER RADIANT CURSE by Elizabeth Lim
One sister must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent’s face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna—the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn’t see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who’s had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath—launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi’s heart to its breaking point. Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.
HOUSE OF MARIONNE by J Elle
BURY YOUR SECRET OR DIE FOR IT. 17 year-old Quell has lived her entire life on the run. She and her mother have fled from city to city, in order to hide the deadly magic that flows through Quell’s veins. Until someone discovers her dark secret. To hide from the assassin hunting her, and keep her mother out of harm’s way, Quell reluctantly inducts into a debutante society of magical social elites called the Order that she never knew existed. If she can pass their three rites of membership, mastering their proper form of magic, she’ll be able to secretly bury her forbidden magic forever. If caught, she will be killed. But becoming the perfect debutante is a lot harder than Quell imagined, especially when there’s more than tutoring happening with Jordan, her brooding mentor and— assassin in training. When Quell uncovers the deadly lengths the Order will go to defend its wealth and power, she’s forced to choose: embrace the dark magic she’s been running from her entire life or risk losing everything, and everyone, she’s grown to love. Still, she fears the most formidable monster she’ll have to face is the one inside.
THE LIGHTSTRUCK (THE DARKENING DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Sunya Mara
Vesper Vale sacrificed everything to save her city from the cursed storm. After becoming a vessel of The Great Queen, Vesper awakes from a slumber three years after her life altering choice. What she finds isn’t a home freed from the terror of the storm, but one where its citizens are besieged by the even more sinister force of The Great King and his growing army of the lightstruck—once regular citizens who are now controlled by the ominous light encroaching on the city. And the people are all looking to Vesper, now revered as a goddess after her sacrifice, as their city’s only hope. To save the rings from the Great King, Vesper must contend with the obligations of being a deity to her people and the growing chasm between her and Dalca, the prince she swore never to love. Haunted by the guilt of their past choices and faced with the pressures of a city near ruin, Vesper and Dalca find themselves torn between the growing factions within the city and the royal court. But in order to save her city from the light, Vesper must face the power most outside of her control—the goddess within.
THE DRAGON KING’S THIEF: AN MM FANTASY ROMANCE (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK TEN) by Amy Sumida
There isn’t anything I can’t steal. So when a soldier in the Dragon King’s army comes looking for a thief on behalf of the King, I volunteer. The danger of the mission didn’t bother me. I knew I could steal anything the Dragon King desired. But the job was the just the beginning. I’ve been drawn into a deadly world of Dragon intrigue, politics, and assassination. The King asked me for help, and I agreed. I should have just walked away, but I couldn’t. Not after speaking with the Dragon King. He’s more than I expected. A good king, but an even better man. I can’t leave him to face liars, schemers, and murderers alone. Those are my people. I know how to best deal with them. Besides, I’ve got my sights on set on a new target—the Dragon King’s heart. This will be the greatest theft of my life. AmazonKU
MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE by Jenna Levine
Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it’s a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she’s desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Cassie knows there has to be a catch—only someone with a secret to hide would rent out a room for that price. Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal. He sleeps all day, is out at night on business, and talks like he walked out of a regency romance novel. He also leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, cares about her art, and asks about her day. And he doesn’t look half bad shirtless, on the rare occasions they’re both home and awake. But when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge that definitely weren’t there earlier, Frederick has to come clean… Cassie’s sexy new roommate is a vampire. And he has a proposition for her.
THE PHOENIX KING (THE RAVENCE TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Aparna Verma
The Ravani kingdom was born of a prophecy, carved from unforgiving desert sands and ruled by the Ravence bloodline: those with the power to command the Eternal Fire. Elena Aadya is the heir to the throne—and the only Ravence who cannot wield her family’s legendary magic. As her coronation approaches, she will do whatever it takes to prove herself a worthy successor to her revered father. But she doesn’t anticipate the arrival of Yassen Knight, the notorious assassin who now claims fealty to the throne. Elena’s father might trust Yassen to be a member of her royal guard, but she is certain he is hiding something. As the threat of war looms like a storm on the horizon, the two begin a dangerous dance of intrigue and betrayal. And the choices they make could burn down the world.
NEVER A HERO (ONLY A MONSTER BOOK TWO) by Vanessa Len
Despite all of the odds, Joan achieved the impossible. She reset the timeline, saved her family – and destroyed the hero, Nick. But her success has come at a terrible cost. She alone remembers what happened. Now, Aaron, her hard-won friend – and maybe more – is an enemy, trying to kill her. And Nick, the boy she loved, is a stranger who doesn’t even know her name. Only Joan remembers that a greater and more dangerous enemy is still out there. When a deadly attack forces Joan back into the monster world, she finds herself on the run with Nick – as Aaron closes in. Torn between love and family and monstrous choices, Joan must find a way to re-gather her old allies to face down the deadliest of enemies, and to save the timeline itself.
THE DEMON’S GUIDE TO THE APOCALYPSE by Karen Frost
Revoking unruly demons back to Hell is a rough job, but for Theodora, Annabeth, and Harriet, the three half-human women who do it on behalf of the Daemonium, it pays the bills. Plus, demons are jerks, so they’re kind of doing everyone a favor. But when an angel appears with the shocking news that someone has started opening the seven seals of the Apocalypse, setting in motion the end of the world, they find themselves facing a seemingly impossible problem: how do you find and stop someone who scares even angels…and you work for demons? It’s a dangerous mission with terrible odds. Already, Pestilence—the first Horseman of the Apocalypse—has been released, and the longer it takes them to find the culprit, the more Horsemen will be freed. As the women crisscross the city, desperately trying to piece together the clues that could help them save humanity, they discover that a secret kept from them since birth holds the key to stopping the Apocalypse…or completing it. Amazon
TARQUIN (WERE ZOO BOOK 16) by R E Butler
When the game hunters come for her, albino doe Lucy’s only thought is for her younger sister’s safety. But when her daring escape leads her to bear shifter Tarquin, she discovers that their connection is much deeper than she could have ever imagined.
Lucy and Tarquin’s journey takes them to the Amazing Adventures Safari Park, a secret home to shifters hidden from the human world. But even in this magical place, they are not safe. As they find themselves in more and more danger, will Tarquin and Lucy’s love be enough to save them?
BEYOND THE SHATTERED VEIL: THE BROTHERHOOD OF RUIN by Callie Rhodes
In this world, he is power…Thrust into the role of chieftain, Tyr will do anything bring the bear clan back to their former glory. But battling insurgents is only part of the problem. What he needs is a mate to cement his place and bring hope to his people…and he refuses to wait any longer. She’s determined to get back home…Meredith never wanted to follow her eccentric family around the country as they hunt Bigfoot for their popular video channel. She doesn’t even believe in cryptids. But sometimes life doesn’t go to plan—a fact that becomes painfully clear when a giant, hulking beast crashes into their camp, abducting Meredith, and disappearing into the woods. Now Meredith finds herself in an alien world, one where her survival depends on becoming the mate of a barbarian beast. A court of beasts…magic…and legends…Their worlds were once united, until a forsaken queen cursed Evergreen and the veil between worlds was sealed. The three clans have been torn apart, the blood of their warriors spilled in vain, and now only the love of a human can save them. AmazonKU
MONSTER’S GOOD GIRL by Anne Hale and Celeste King
She ran from devils…Into the arms of a monster. She was a forced sin servant praying for death. Until the day she decided to run. Right into my arms. One touch and I know she’s mine. One taste and I know she belongs to me. My good little human will only truly be free when she’s on my tight leash. Her time as her own person ends now…Her life as my property is just beginning. AmazonKU
HILLS OF ESTRELLA ROJA by Ashley Robin Franklin
In this delightfully creepy and unapologetically queer horror romp of a graphic novel, sometimes dreams do come true. Nightmares are technically dreams, after all….When college freshman Kat Fields receives a mysterious email urging her to visit a relatively unknown Texas town with a history of witchcraft, strange sightings, and “devil lights”—glowing red stars that appear above the town’s hills every night—she ditches her plans for spring break and takes a solo road trip to Estrella Roja to investigate for her podcast, Paranormal Texas, catchphrase: “Y’all stay spooky!” Meanwhile, Marisol “Mari” Castillo, is also headed for Estrella Roja to attend the funeral for her abuela whom she hasn’t seen since childhood, when her mom cut ties with the family and left town. Feeling lost and bored, she decides to help Kat after a chance meeting at the local diner—and, okay, it doesn’t hurt that Kat is super cute. As the two girls grow closer not only to each other, but to uncovering the dark legacy that the town was built on, they discover that something hungry lurks beneath the strange stars and that in the hills of Estrella Roja, some secrets should stay buried.
WITHIN THESE WALLS by Holly Hill Mangin
Set behind the heavy wrought-iron fence surrounding it, Hillfield Manor has sat empty for decades. Rumors of ghostly sightings and sudden disappearances plague the manor, and those who have dared step foot inside have sworn never to do so again. But Hillfield is opening its doors once more, and when Emma Beckett is invited to copy type the family journals, she’s eager to live and work at the haunted manor, a place she has longed to explore, especially after her sister’s recent death. Emma isn’t prepared for Alexander Eason, though, or the way he makes her feel—even if he’s been dead for three hundred years. Upon reading a journal entry stating a secret room exists where she and Alexander can appear to one another as more than mere shadows, Emma has to find it. But will the room—and Alexander—be all that they claim, or will Emma find that some things are better left buried in the past?
COURT OF VICE AND DEATH (BLOOD AND SALT BOOK TWO) by Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive. Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me. But nothing is easy in Konos. And the only way through is to face the most dangerous monster who ever lived. With surprising allies and newfound skills, I might have a chance. But you can’t trust anything in Konos. Not even your own heart. AmazonKU
HAVING THE WOLF’S BABY (SHIFTER SURROGATE PROGRAM BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
Sara yearns for a future filled with children. With a past peppered with the scars of disastrous dates and failed relationships she’s disillusioned by love. Then a chance presents itself to be a surrogate for a shifter. If this is her only way to get her baby, she’s going for it. What she didn’t expect for the baby’s father to give her the dream of a happily-ever-after. Xavier, a leader bound by responsibility, must produce a legacy that only an heir can secure. He’s yet to meet his mate, so the next best option is to get an offspring in an unconventional way. He signs up with a surrogate agency, but ends up with more than he ever bargained for. A mate and familyfall right into his lap. Now he only needs to convince Sara she’s the only curvy goddess he wants. As their bond deepens, a prodigal sibling’s return and a chilling threat cast shadows over their shared future. When someone threatens the lives of Sara and their baby, Xavier will do everything in his power to hunt the people responsible. Together, they must cross a treacherous path to protect their newfound happiness, their child and uncovering secrets that test the limits of love’s resilience. AmazonKU
BEAUTY AND BAD BLOOD (HUNTERS HOLLOW BOOK TWO) by Aiden Steele
When a young woman turns up dead on the banks of the river with half her blood missing, vampires are the obvious suspects. Rogue Masters, however, doesn’t think the case is all that open and shut. As a special agent for the MOA Intelligence Division, it’s his job to find the truth. To do that, the last thing he needs is distractions. So, of course, the most tempting distraction he’s ever seen strolls through the door of the local bakery, not just flipping the script, but rewriting it completely. Stuck in a rut and drowning in his own insignificance, Dylan Murray needs a change. For starters, he needs to make a clean break from his selfish and demanding mother. It’s also probably a good time to swear off men, at least until he can get his life back on track. Spending some time in Hunters Hollow with his best friend is exactly what he needs to turn things around. The small town is quiet, a little boring, and completely free of the drama that plagued him in the city. Now, if he can just stop thinking about a certain sexy vampire with penetrating eyes and a devilish smile, everything would be perfect. Navigating the ups and downs of any new relationship is challenging. Doing so while searching for a killer will test more than just their commitment. When the worst happens, and Dylan joins the list of humans to mysteriously vanish from the French Quarter, Rogue will do whatever it takes to get his new mate back safely. Even if that means becoming the very monster he’s meant to be hunting. AmazonKU
THE WISH by Lena Gibson
Three men. Two timelines. One wish. Haunted by her choices, including marrying an abusive con man, thirty-five-year-old Elizabeth has been unable to speak for two years. She is further devastated when she learns an old boyfriend has died. Nothing in her life is right. That night, Elizabeth wishes for a mulligan. When she wakes, to her surprise, it is no longer 2022, but 2017. Though thrilled to have a chance to fix mistakes, the past is not perfect. She has a stalker and is still voiceless. Just like before, her boyfriend slips into a mysterious coma, so she enlists his brother Christopher’s aid to determine the cause. In their investigation, he becomes her staunchest ally and her unexpected soulmate. Elizabeth’s stalker threatens her happiness, as do those who wish secrets to remain buried. If she can’t reclaim her voice, her former boyfriend will fade away in a coma and her stalker may claim her life. AmazonKU
ODDS AND ENDS (SOPHIE FEEGLE BOOK FIVE) by Gwen DeMarco
A cryptic message from the Great Mother sends Sophie on a mission to uncover her own dark past. This quest will lead her on a journey to Queen Maeve’s former stronghold on Earth. Sophie soon discovers the shocking truth about her erased history and the destiny that awaits her. With the help of her loyal friends and newfound allies, she must journey to other realms to gather an army and confront the darkness that threatens to consume everything she holds dear. As Maeve’s hybrid soldiers prepare to launch a full-scale attack on San Francisco, Sophie and her companions must prepare for the ultimate battle. With the fate of their world on the line, can Sophie finally come to terms with her true identity and embrace her destiny? Or will Sophie lose herself to her dark magic and darker past? Sophie must face her own fears and embrace her newfound abilities. AmazonKU
FOR FUR’S SAKE: MM PARANORMAL ROMANCE WITH BIGFOOT (DELANEY’S BIGFOOT BOOK TWO) by Delaney Raine
After seeing something he can’t explain in the nature reserve where he works, Park Ranger Vaughn Jones discovers that Bigfoot is real. And, well, Vaughn has also realized that he has a thing for this particular tall, muscular, and hairy beast who likes him back. A lot. A whole lot. But then the media get wind of what’s been going on in the reserve and a paranormal investigation show’s crew invades with personnel and cameras. They want to find Bigfoot, too, and share him with the world. What’s a reserve full of Bigfoot lovers to do? Sacrifices will have to be made if Vaughn and the rest of the townsfolk are going to keep their Bigfoots safe, but in the end, it’ll all be worth it. AmazonKU
A TRYST IN PARIS (THE CAROUSEL TIME TRAVELER BOOK ONE) by Anne Armistead
When Mirabelle Montgomery visits the Luxembourg Carousel in Paris, a mysterious time shifter sweeps her into the Carousel’s time travel vortex and transports her to 1900 Paris. Her return will be allowed once she completes her mission to restore a man’s fate gone wrong. But whose? Upon meeting dangerously sexy Jacques Thibaut, Mirabelle believes she has found her man. His life’s purpose as a stellar police detective has been derailed by accusations of his plotting with anarchists to overthrow the French government. If she proves Jacques to be innocent, his life will be reset to its rightful providence. He will win back his job and those who once believed in him, including the woman he planned to marry. Mirabelle’s determination to complete her mission kindles passion between them. But their falling in love will jeopardize everything, for his true destiny does not include her. Besides, even if her heart desires, she cannot remain in 1900 Paris . . . can she? AmazonKU
A DRAINING MURDER: A PSYCHIC CLEANER COZY MYSTERY by S E Babin
Imprisoned under shady circumstances, Kate’s next case takes her into an all-new, even stranger magical mystery…Ryan is gone. Kate is trapped. Her friends are nowhere to be found. What’s a girl to do when the only thing she has left is her wits? In Kate’s case, solving a murder, of course! When Kate stumbles over a body, the only suspects are Roman, the enigmatic leader of The Magical Bureau of Affairs, an odd assortment of ghostly characters, and, as always, herself. Since Kate knows she didn’t do it, she has to find out who did before the culprit ensures Kate is trapped in her own afterlife…forever. AmazonKU
RESISTING THE WOLF LORD (LUNAR BRIDE BOOK TWO) by Skye Wilson
My love for her eclipses everything. Even her everlasting hatred…My beautiful Celeste has every reason to hate me. I took my fated mate against her will because I need to claim her to unlock my dangerous curse. She’s only just beginning to understand that nothing about her old life is as it seems, and that to survive in my world, she must learn to harness her supernatural side. To gain her trust, I agree to help her uncover more about her past, and I sense her feelings for me shifting. But I could never anticipate the dark secrets awaiting her, nor the determination of my enemies, who are attempting to destroy us. With even my closest allies in question, Celeste is in real danger. I will do anything to protect her. Anything except opening up to her about my brutal past and risking her eternal loathing. AmazonKU
PRETTY ORC MAN: MONSTER MM ROMANTIC COMEDY by Zora Black
My billionaire boss is more than just an a-hole. He’s an ORC-hole! The only thing bigger than his ego is his biceps. And maybe his…nah. But man, talk about intense. Korth expects perfection and has zero room for mistakes. Meanwhile, here I am ogling his massive pecs every time he moves. As if things weren’t bad enough, now we’re on a business trip to Green Haven. Our plane is grounded, leaving us sharing one hotel room…and one bed. How much temptation can one man take? Is this big orc eyeing me? The tension is thick. Things are about to…blow. AmazonKU
ENCHANTED COOKIES (COOKIE CORNER PARANORMAL COZY MYATERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Cindy Stark
With her magical abilities intensifying, Evie St. Claire is thrust deeper into the realm of mystery and danger in the quaint town of Honeysuckle Springs. As a mysterious energy swirls in the air, Evie embarks on a romantic moonlit boat cruise with her boyfriend, Police Chief Caden Bexley. Little does she know that this idyllic evening will turn into a haunting nightmare. When a heated confrontation ensues between renowned author Felix Crane and grieving parents, who blame him for their daughter’s tragic demise, the atmosphere grows increasingly sinister. Suddenly, Felix vanishes from the boat, only to be discovered lifeless shortly after. Convinced that sinister forces are at play, Evie must summon her powers and rely on the aid of her mischievous kitten familiar, her eccentric Aunt Birdie, and her cantankerous neighbor Gertie. As Evie delves deeper into the perplexing case, she realizes that unraveling the truth will require her to navigate treacherous waters as she seeks to unmask the true nature of the culprit and discover if it’s a malevolent spirit or a dark-hearted human. Only by harnessing her magic and forming unexpected alliances can Evie hope to solve the chilling murder mystery. AmazonKU
NOW AND FPOREVER QUEEN (CONSTELLINA BOOK TWO) by C M Hano
Unfated Mates…He didn’t come for me, again. He let them take me, again. He didn’t fight for me, again. He doesn’t deserve me. The Shifter Prince never was, nor will he ever be my Fated Mate. Fated Ones…I know what our future brings. Our destiny set forth by the gods of Constellina. They tried to break us. But now that our power is awakened, Nothing and no one will stand in our way. AmazonKU
ALPHA’S TOUCH (CLAIMED BOOK TWO) by Shannon West
Darcy Vandergriff is an omega, whose aunt raised him to believe he can be more than just an Alpha’s plaything. When he comes into heat for the first time, she takes him to a frightening, infamous dark witch, who gives him a potion to suppress it forever by taking just a few drops every day. She warns him, though, to “beware of the one they call the beast, for he will kill you if he can. Only the noble warrior has the power to save you, but he will bring about your fate.” Craving adventure, Darcy joins the King’s army, posing as a beta soldier, but that’s when the trouble truly starts. One of his trainers is a strong, handsome Alpha named Wyatt, cousin and packmate of two powerful kings. Darcy’s immediate, overwhelming attraction to him threatens to expose his omega nature. When danger threatens in the form of a mysterious enemy, Darcy remembers the deadly part of the witch’s warning. Finding his happy ever after will take unbridled courage, a daring rescue and a dazzling realization that sometimes you find the thing you were wishing for so desperately was the wrong thing all along. AmazonKU
MY BIG FAT CURSED WEDDING (LUCY MCGUFFIN PSYCHIC AMATEUR DETECTIVE BOOK NINE) by Maggie March
Lucy is a human lie detector. Her little rescue dog Paco is a ghost whisperer. Together, they solve crime in this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery series! Plans for Lucy McGuffin’s big day are circling the drain. Her mother has turned into a momzilla, her wedding dress is two sizes too small, and the rival baker in town is scheming to upstage Lucy with her own wedding cake. But things quickly go from bad to worse when Lucy discovers her wedding planner stabbed to death and her fiance Travis is the prime suspect. With just a few days left before the wedding, Lucy and her little rescue dog Paco must race against the clock to catch the killer. Can Lucy solve the murder in time to say “I do” or will her wedding day turn out to be a big fat cursed disaster? AmazonKU
CONVINCING THE BETA (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 16) by Viola Grace
Libby has hidden her nature for a decade, but one incident at a family gathering and her wings are out for all to see. Her suitors are all impressed and supportive of the angel in their midst. Libby is a sore point for her family. She’s the only child whose mother died having her, and her oma is upset about that thirty years later. Libby goes to the birthday party for Lady Olyna and blinks when she sees the alpha who has slowly been courting her for three months and is then introduced to two that her grandmother has chosen.
She’s managing to talk her way out of a pack-style courtship when a child in distress wrecks a decade of hiding her alternate nature. Her friend and companion throws her, and her wings emerge mid-air as she rescues a young horse enthusiast from her unwilling steed. Now that her family knows she is one of the freaky betas, her grandmother is more insistent that she choose a mate from the ones she had brought. Libby sighs and looks at the guys who turn to her as one. They have reached an agreement, and now they just have to convince her they are the ones for her. They are up to seduce an angel, and she is agreeable to that challenge. It’s Friday night after all.
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EXPECTING IN OCEANS (DRAGON FIREFIGHTERS BOOK TEN) by Ashe Moon
A raucous sea dragon festival, one too many drinks, and a roaring beach bonfire are ingredients for trouble, just like misunderstandings and dueling personalities can lead to an unplanned, flash-in-the-pan affair—especially when dragon magic is involved. When omega Istil gets too close to the flames, he’s swept off his feet by Ari, the frustratingly handsome alpha healer with whom he always seems to clash. Their accidental tryst should have marked the start and finish of their intimate relationship, but when a medical crisis puts Istil back under Ari’s watch, the alpha dragon’s keen senses detect a surprise neither of them is ready for: Istil is expecting, and there’s only one possible daddy. AmazonKU
THE DRAGON PRINCE’S REJECTED MATE (FATED MATES AND SHIFTING ROYALTIES BOOK ONE) by Amelia Wilson
BROOKE – “It’s his eyes that capture me, though. Gray and piercing, they seem to stare through my soul, and the calm self-assurance in his gaze contributes to the general air of command he exhibits. He’s handsome. He’s breathtaking. He’s perfect. And he’s heading my way.” I have hit the jackpot. Straight out of law school, I get to work for one of the wealthiest men on the planet. To celebrate my success, I look for a one-night stand. I meet the perfect man for my night of fun. Then I meet him again in his private jet. The man I sleep with is my boss, Aiden Vipera. What follows is an unplanned but very fulfilling affair. Then I learn that there’s much more to him than I initially think. He’s a dragon! Not only a dragon, the heir to the throne! He’s promised to another, and the fate of his people depend on it. But how can I let him go now that I have him? AmazonKU
END OF THE ROAD: TERRITORY WALK BOOK SEVEN by Kelsey Soliz
I’ve finally finished up my Territory Walk, just in time to be sucked into a different realm. Now Donny is convinced Bennett is an alien, there are babies absolutely everywhere, and I’m wondering if things will ever calm down. I wasn’t sure where we would end up once my walk is over, but apparently the guys have been planning and it’s a non-issue. Now I’m home for the last time before we start our forever, where we get to meet our daughter and wrap up our loose ends. It’s crazy how much about my life has changed in such a short time, and it feels like us walking into our forever home is going to be the biggest adjustment of all. AmazonKU
BITE THE TERROR THAT FEEDS: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE (DIRTY BLOOD BOOK TWO) by Penelope Barsetti
He gave me his word—and he broke it. Kingsnake promised me he would let me go once he found the cure, but he’s known this entire time and never once shared it with me. And now that I know the truth, that there is no cure, he still won’t let me go. Now I’m his prisoner once again. He asks to feed from me several times, but I refuse all his advances. If he wants my blood, he’ll have to force it from me. He comes to my bedchambers to speak with me, but I pretend he doesn’t exist. Once his hunger intensifies and the weakness sets in, he’s forced to feed—and it won’t be from me. Viper escorts me from my chambers to the brothel where his prey awaits, and I’m forced to look at a gorgeous and naked woman waiting for him. His betrayal has iced my heart and closed off my feelings, but my jealousy can’t be controlled. I may be angry with him, but I don’t want him to have anyone else but me. So I submit to the vampire king—again. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY HIS DEMON (INNER DEMONS BOOK SIX) by Lilo Quie
Abaddon isn’t ready for a mate. His touch alone gives partners immense pain, and his heart has yet to melt for another. But when he solves the puzzle of an ancient box and finds his prize inside, he’s delighted to find someone that can handle him for all he is, pain and all. Just in time, too, for danger is coming and Xander’s rise to power is imminent. Arwyn is an oracle, mind stuck bearing the weight of the past, present, and future. He has fallen in love with Abaddon in so many ways, and has known him since his birth and until his death. Can Arwyn keep his mind in the present long enough to truly love his mate for who he is? AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S RESURRECTION (THE AFTEREND OMEGAVERSE BOOK THREE) by Marlowe Roy
One chance to choose her Alpha. Zorah’s on a high-stakes mission: choose one of the Morris Hill Alphas to bond before summer ends. If she fails, she’ll return home and accept whomever her controlling parents pick, including her oily cousin. With a dozen handsome Alphas vying for her attention, her future is under control. Until fate blinds her to all but one. Anti-social, reclusive, with a violent history, he’s lowest in the pack.
And he’s her mate. His fresh start came with a price. Desperate for a new life, Jake joins the Morris Hill Pack with a promise to never speak to an Omega. A high price he gladly paid for a shot at redemption. But when his new village includes an irresistible Omega, he fears his resolve will crumble. Too young, too sweet, and too good for an Alpha trainwreck like him, he vows to stay away. Forbidden to have and impossible to ignore, her nature calls to his; a destined collision he can’t avoid. Giving in risks his redemption, his place in the pack, and his very life. But giving her up will tear them both apart. AmazonKU
CATS, LIES AND ALIBIS (CATS WALKING DOGS AND SOLVING MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Corrine Winters
Novice witch Katie Houseman can talk to animals – but solving murder? That’s a spell she hasn’t mastered yet. To clear vet Tom Walker’s name, she’s going to need all the help she can get. That includes her familiar, Biscuit, and finally learning how to control her magic. She’s juggling mastering spells – and trying not to break coffee mugs in the process – and trying to solve a case where everyone seems to be a killer. On top of it all, Katie’s also still trying to find her missing great aunt and unravel the clues of her own past. With everything that stands in her way, will Katie be able to prove Tom’s innocence? Or uncover another secret and prove he’s guilty? AmazonKU
ENEMY WOLF (HOWLING DEATH MC BOOK TWO) by Sophie Ash
The icy werewolf is the only one who can help me. But my fated mate? Not a chance.
I’m a witch with a business to run. The last thing I need is Orson, head of security for the Howling Death pack, arrogantly striding into my bar like he owns the place. This werewolf gets me hot and bothered, but not like that. It doesn’t matter how low his growl is, or how arresting his eyes are. He’s a prick and I just deal with him because his pack is in charge. But when a dragon shifter corners me into making a dangerous potion, the prickly wolf might be the only one who can help me save our small community. When the plan blows up in our faces, all hell breaks loose. I thought Orson’s wolf was protective of me before, but now he’s running headfirst into a fight with a fire-breathing monster. It’s pure insanity. No wolf would risk his life like that…unless it was for his fated mate. AmazonKU
WARRIOR KING – WARRIORS BOOK ONE by Eden Winters
One man is the son of a traitor. The other is the son of a tyrannical emperor. Together, they discover the fine line between duty and justice. Commander Draylon Aravaid doesn’t hide his lineage as the emperor’s son but doesn’t advertise his origins either. Loyal to a fault, he relies on his hard-won reputation rather than his family name, which his duplicitous father uses to full advantage. Prince Yarif DiRici trained his entire life to become a consort in a political marriage–all while secretly yearning for love. The death of his father and older brother suddenly thrusts an unwanted crown upon his head, and Yarif into a whirlwind of dangerous plans within plans as he and Draylon are forced into marriage. The political game is set, and Yarif is kidnapped. It’s up to Draylon to mount a daring rescue to prevent all-out war. The two men must get past each other’s mistrust, find common ground, and defeat an enemy neither knew they had…and may not survive! AmazonKU
WAR QUEEN (CROWNS BOOK THREE) by Nicola Tyche
A Fight for the Crown …Betrayed and exiled from the Mercian throne, Norah Andell has survived against those who wish to kill her. Now, she’ll do whatever it takes to reclaim her crown and take back everything she’s lost. But as her love for Mikael, the Shadow King, grows stronger, and with the risk of losing him to the seers’ prophecies ever greater, fate tests the limits she’s willing to go and what she’s willing to sacrifice. Even More to Lose …When allies become enemies, the future of Kharav hangs in the balance. Intent on reclaiming Mercia for Norah, Mikael pushes for a risky war and faces the wrath of his disapproving Kharavian nobles, who are willing to do almost anything to rid themselves of the North Queen, including crowning a new king. What’s more, with his lord commander gone, Mikael stands alone as he fights to keep his hold on the crown. A Fight Against Fate …Rael’s King Cyrus grows more powerful by the day…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
A KINGDOM OF SHADOWS (A CITY OF FLAMES BOOK TWO) by Rina Vasquez
Nara set out to kill dragons—now one dragon might be her only hope…Wanted by the queen and her army, Nara and Darius embark on a dangerous quest. The Screaming Forests aren’t a place for the faint of heart; monsters, evil, and danger lurks in every shadow. They must reach the Isle of Elements, or forfeit everything they hold dear. But the Elven King who controls these lands has other ideas. The couple must undertake puzzles, caverns, and wicked beings to fetch elemental stones hidden away. Tempers flare, tensions between the duo rise, and the stress and pressure threatens to tear them apart for good… or push them together in ways neither ever imagined. First, they must survive everything this adventure throws at them. AmazonKU
BONDED TO PANTHER LIFEGUARD (PANTHER HEROES OF MIAMI) by Lisa Daniels
Leaving New York as a failure, the last thing I was expecting was the meddling of two handsome strangers. They bought my plane ticket to Miami. Then they started competing for my attention. One is a lifeguard with a body to remind me that some people are blessed with the best. With those startling green eyes and that easy smile, I know that he can’t possibly be interested in me. Then they turn my world upside down, like a sweet curse that will tear me apart. As lost as I feel, they seem like they will ruin me. Abandoned at birth, there is far more about my past than I knew. And now this handsome stranger is using that to work his way into my heart. AmazonKU
POTIONS AND PINTS (ILLYRIAN TALES) by S R Meadows
Tan was only looking for a one-night hideout from a grumpy Prince. But then he met a handsome orc. Over late-night card games, Tan’s undeniable chemistry with Vir draws them both in. He finds himself longing for more than a life on the road. When the Prince’s men track him down, Tan knows he can’t stay. But Vir insists on coming along for the ride – even if it means facing royalty again. Together Tan and Vir set off on an adventure laced with humor and heart. Side by side, they learn the true meaning of home. Outlaws make their own rules, after all. And this mismatched pair may have found a cozy hideaway to finally call home. AmazonKU
THE GOLDEN KEY by Cass Geller
Three cursed brothers. A golden haired saviour. The key to unlock the curse. Once upon a time, there were three brothers of magic, who lived together in a house of their own, in a wood. Upon first glance, one would assume the brothers were ordinary but they were, in fact, from another land most extraordinary. For you see, a curse was brought upon these brothers, removing their magic and exiling them in the human realm, in a house of their own, in a wood. Decades went by with no hope of finding a key to end the curse. Until one day, when a golden-haired woman stumbled upon their house, in a wood, with the power to change their fate. AmazonKU
POKE THE BEAR (URSA SHIFTERS) by Sam Hall
I’ve always been invisible. People just look at me and then away. Or worse, their eyes glaze over. Everyone but him. Adam Farrelly is the top football player in the state. Every girl in the club is dying to catch his eye. But all he seems to see is me. He offers me everything I’ve ever wanted and for just one night, I’m going to say yes. After I can go back to my boring life. But apparently that is more than Adam can bear. AmazonKU
CASTIEL: PARANORMAL COUNCIL EMFORCERS BOOK TEN by Taylor Rylan
Dr. Castiel Bennett has been alone a very long time. The oldest son of one of an original eight, he’s seen a lot in his long life. As a gargoyle, he doesn’t mind living a solitary life, but he knows it would be so much better with his fated mate by his side. He’s given up finding them and has focused on helping others with the paranormal council. But when he’s told the new doctor to help with the rescued paranormals has arrived, he gets quite a surprise from the dragon omega. Dr. Garin Braun was asked by his uncle if he’d be willing to relocate to Montana and work for the paranormal council. With a possessive ex that still badgers him every so often, he is more than willing to return to the mountains he often visited when he was younger. Expecting life to continue on as it had in France, he’s surprised to discover that his new partner at the clinic is much more than just a fellow doctor. Garin has had a controlling ex before, and that’s the last thing he wants in a fated mate. But Castiel has warned that he can’t help but be a bit possessive where his fated mate is concerned. Can they accept each other for how they are while trying to balance life and work? AmazonKU
TAINTED HEARTS (ANGELIC ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Alisha Williams
So everything the pure bloods have been taught all these years was a lie? Does God really know what his right hand men are doing in his name? And how the hell do I tell three of my mates that their fathers are lying, deceiving sorry excuses of Archangels? My life got turned upside down the moment I stepped onto this island and it never seems to stop. I went from two mates to five. The man who caused me pain was masking his own. And now we have a serious problem to deal with. But leave it to dear old dad to send me some back up in the form of a fiery red headed Vampire guard. I guess I could use another girl around to deal with all this testosterone. Or maybe to keep me from going crazy. AmazonKU
BLOODY QUEEN (THE FURY OF A VAMPIRE WITCH BOOK ONE) by Theophilus Monroe
Hell hath no fury like a witch-turned-vampire scorned…My long-dead vampire brother has returned from hell. He’s challenged my right to the vampire throne. He brought a hellhound with him. Every time hellbeast kills, the bastard gets stronger. He’s unstoppable. Stronger and faster than any vampire I’ve ever encountered. Have I finally met my match? On top of that, my ex-vampire lover is on a tear. I need to rally every vampire I can find. I’ve teamed up with Prince Ladinas and the Vampire Underground. These vampires aren’t much for the democratic processes of the Vampire Council. They need a bloody queen—and I’m just the bitch for the job. Go up and click ‘Buy Now’ or “Read for Free’ to find out if Mercy Brown has what it takes to rally the underground vampires, stop the hellbeast, and save her former lover. AmazonKU
BIG D WOLF (BIG WOLF ON CAMPUS BOOK FIVE) by Aidy Award and Piper Fox
Madison: Transferring to Bay State University is my escape from the bullies at my old school, who think just because I’m plus-size, I shouldn’t play sports. Since my dad is the coach of the football team, I can move in with him and make my plans for my own training center for women like me. I don’t have time for much more than school and work… and crushing on the biggest defensive player on the Dire Wolves team. Luka: I’m the defense football star the guys want to be, and the girls want to be with. Only a few know that I’m also a wolf shifter, including Coach. The day he introduces us to his daughter, I know she’s my fated mate. But he’s declared her off limits, forbidden. There’s no denying the pull, and when danger threatens her, I have to reveal my true nature to keep her safe. I’ll fight for what fate has given me, even if it gets me kicked off the team. But with my place on the team and in the university at risk, Madison’s fear of confrontation could threaten everything before we’ve even truly begun. AmazonKU
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