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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DRAXX (FATED MATES OF THE SARKARNII BOOK TWO) by Hattie Jacks
He’s called a monster, a beast, a dragon, and he’s chosen me. I think I’m in trouble. Again. Yeah, alien abduction is for suckers. If I thought my life was bad before I woke up in the alien prison, it’s just about to get a whole load worse, because I’ve been rescued by an alien warrior who is much better at stripping flesh from bone than being a hero. Draxx has glowing green scales, endless muscles, huge claws and very often, a tail. He also prefers not to wear pants. He has cheekbones I could cut myself on and a set of lips which are very good at kissing. Ask me how I know…I’m on a personal mission. Not only am I not going to let alien abduction beat me, I’m going to find the other humans I heard in my part of the prison and free them. Nothing’s going to stand in my way. Not even the big green scaled alien warrior with a domination streak, dirty talk and burning desire to make me his mate. If he doesn’t get out of my way, I won’t be responsible for what happens next. The problem is, I think it’s going to be him stealing my heart. AmazonKU
KNOX: DRAGON BRIDES #8 (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Kate Rudolph
A wannabe reformed thief and a dragon lord looking for love…After witnessing the skills of the Intergalactic Dating Agency at finding mates, Knox enlists their services to find a woman of his own. He’s collected a hoard of precious stones from across the galaxy, a mate will be his crown jewel. But is he looking for love, or another treasure for his collection? Fresh off a prison colony, Aria wants to go straight. But when her past catches up to her, her only choice to escape a gnarly fate is to infiltrate Knox’s home and steal a gigantic diamond right from under his nose. She’s got the perfect cover: the Intergalactic Dating Agency. But as she gets closer to the fiery dragon lord, the last thing she wants to do is betray him as he rouses feelings in her she never knew she could feel. When Knox finds out the truth, will he help her or will the betrayal be too much to overcome?
How can she keep her dragon mate and escape her past?
CRAVE: WIFE-MATES FOR THE ORCS #2: INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY (BIG SKY ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK 20) by Elsa Jade
He’s the littlest orc. She’s the Earther girl fleeing her mistakes. Together, they’re getting into big trouble in outer space! Welcome to the Intergalactic Dating Agency! The Omega Reclamation Crew finally found their fortune—but unfortunately, the orcs can’t spend it. Sil, the DeepWander’s only short orc, has an idea to save the ship and prove his place on the crew separate from his big brother the mighty apex. He just needs someone who’ll believe in him, a.k.a. an accomplice…Kinsley Sullivan meant to be good, honestly. Hacking into the Big Sky IDA dating profiles to stow away on a spaceship, escaping her problems, was supposed to be her last scam. Except now Sil the space nerd is dangling a prize she can’t resist—and not just the enticing alien secrets beneath his orc kilt. Guided by a talking pet rock, they’re on a road trip across the galaxy, where the menace of mercenaries, the risk of rogue comets, and the vulnerability of the void is matched only by the threat of trusting each other—and the hazards of their own lonely hearts.
MARRIED TO THE ALL HALLOWS’ EVE ALIEN by Alma Nilsson
Sem – I attended a Halloween party in New Orleans with another officer from the Alliance Force. We all need to find wives, and costume parties are some of the best places to meet human women as they think our grey skin is a part of our costume. At this All Hallows’ Eve party, I met Ivy. We talked and then exchanged contact information. Not a day goes by that we don’t communicate with each other. She’s the most wonderful woman I’ve ever met. But the problem is, she thinks I’m human. Now, forces beyond my control have pushed me to tell her the truth. And what’s worse, we are both facing physical punishments for our moral crimes from the sadistic Imperial High Priestess. AmazonKU
A TRICK TO LIVE WIRES: A SCIFI COWBOYS AND ALIENS ROMANCE by Latrexa Nova
It’s my job to make sure the town’s spookytime celebrations go off without a hitch, and I don’t need any distractions. Especially none in the form of an otherworldy, mysterious stranger who just might be an alien. Our sleepy little town of Dustwood is deep in the heart of cowboy country and this year I’ve been made the Queen of Halloween. It’s my job to make sure the town’s spookytime celebrations go off without a hitch. But strange occurrences keep interrupting my plans, not to mention the arrival of even stranger folk.
One of them’s got his eyes on me—and for the first time in my life, I might have eyes for him too. His meteoric gaze makes me hot all over, but he’s standoffish and cold. With each odd emergency he’s there in a heartbeat and gone in a flash. Yet when his starry eyes meet to mine I know I’d do anything he wanted, if only he’d stick around long enough to ask. I’m determined to find out what’s underneath his old timey cowboy facade, rip that duster off of him and see the man underneath. I bet his body is out of this world. AmazonKU
MARK OF CHAOS (LEGEND OF THE EMPIRE OF EMBERS BOOK ONE) by K N Lee and C J Jordan
VS Note: From SEPT 8.
Moira thought she was an ordinary girl in a mystical world of hover-boards and slumlords. She couldn’t have been more wrong. When Moira’s older brother died, it fell on her to feed and protect her family, but dystopian world of the Empire of Embers was harsh and its people were even harsher. After being caught hunting wild gryphons on sacred land, Moira finds her life forever changed when she’s brought before the emperor–a horrid man who pings at her memories in the strangest ways. Moira learns that everything she knows is wrong. Her memories, her life, even her family have all been created for her, placed in her mind in order to manipulate her actions. And, the truth of who she is and why her memories were altered will change the course of her life and the future of the kingdom forever. Faced with this knowledge, Moira begins to be plagued by dreams of magic, monsters, and an impending darkness that threatens to swallow the entire empire whole. It’s up to her to save them all–to become the person she was always meant to be. Amazon Apple Books
A FIRE BORN OF EXILE: A XUYA UNIVERSE ROMANCE by Aliette de Bodard
The Scattered Pearls Belt is a string of habitats on the edge of a huge galactic empire—a glittering, decadent society rife with corruption. Now, one of its victims—Quỳnh, a scholar betrayed and left for dead—has come back for her revenge, under the guise of the glamorous and enigmatic Alchemist of Streams and Hills. Quỳnh’s path intersects that of Minh, the daughter of one of her oldest enemies, who chafes at her own lack of freedom; and of Hoà, a near-destitute engineer who poses a threat to all Quỳnh’s careful plans. Quỳnh finds herself inexorably attracted to Hoà, even as her plans upend the fragile political equilibrium of the Belt. Falling in love wasn’t part of Quỳnh’s plans; but will she be able to grasp this second chance at happiness, or will she cling on to a revenge that may well consume her whole? A poignant, heartwarming romantic space opera about love, revenge and the weight of the past.
ATTRACTED TO BEASTS (PLANET OF MONSTERS BOOK THREE) by Eden Ember
My world shattered when the Magellan exploded. Left alone in my stasis pod, I careened through space to an uncharted destination. When I awaken I’m alone. Or so I thought.
Not one but 3 monsters look at me like I’m the main prize. 3 who take me in and care for me on this uncharted planet, lovingly guiding and keeping me close. 3, I can’t choose just one. So why not 3? I’m doomed to being here forever, why not let my crazy heart take charge and live the fantasy of my wildest dreams. AmazonKU
THE HEART OF A THIEF (ISLES OF MIADHRA BOOK TWO) by Kathleen Bird
Elian never wanted the life of a petty thief and con man. He’s desperate to quit. But there are people depending on him, and he can’t let them down. This new job could buy his freedom; but it requires a partner he doesn’t have. Jaida is used to being just a pretty face. What she wants is to be truly helpful to those in need. When a young man asks her to play the role of his wife, she sees an opportunity to finally be useful. But will he turn out to be more than just a perfect partner? A clean romance retelling of Aladdin set in a brand-new steampunk world. AmazonKU
SINFUL MATE (INFINITE UNIONS: INTREPID ALIEN MATES BOOK ONE) by Trish Heinrich
KIER’AHN – I have never touched someone with desire, nor given in to the pleasures of the flesh. I am Atavarian, after all, and we cage such primal urges with logic, discipline. And with one innocent brush of skin I am overcome by a deadly rutting fever, and only Chloe can sate this burning hunger and save my life. But when the fever passes I am not free. Instead, I am left with an insatiable craving for this fragile human and a telepathic bond that I am loathe to give up. When a mission requires us to remain linked and pretend to be mates, our ever growing passion tempts me with something I never thought I would have: Love. AmazonKU
FROST BITE by Angela Sylvaine
VS Note: Not listed as a romance but sounds fun.
Remember the ’90s? Well…the town of Demise, North Dakota doesn’t, and they’re living in the year 1997. That’s because an alien worm hitched a ride on a comet, crash-landed in the town’s trailer park, and is now infecting animals with a memory-loss-inducing bite-and right before Christmas! Now it’s up to nineteen-year-old Realene and her best friend Nate to stop the spread and defeat the worms before the entire town loses its mind. The only things standing in the way are their troubled pasts, a doomsday cult, and an army of infected prairie dogs. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
LIGHTNING STRIKE BLUES by Gayleen Froese
VS Note: LGBTQ Superhero romance.
On Friday, Gabriel Reece gets struck by lightning while riding his motorcycle. It’s not the worst thing that happens to him that week. Gabe walks away from a smoldering pile of metal without a scratch–or any clothes, which seem to have been vaporized. And that’s weird, but he’s more worried about the sudden disappearance of his brother, Colin, who ditched town the second Gabe accidentally outed himself as gay. Gabe tries to sift through fragmented memories of his crummy childhood for clues to his sudden invincibility, but he barely has time to think before people around town start turning up dead, and Colin is the cops’ number-one suspect. Gabe is sure Colin is innocent, but even he has to admit the evidence is compelling. Especially once the home he shares with Gabe burns to the ground. When Eli Samm, a mysterious and attractive stranger, shows up looking for Colin too, Gabe thinks he might finally have an ally. Except it turns out Eli thinks Colin is a supervillain, and his mission is to put him down.
THEIR HUMAN TO TEASE (UNIT A12 BOOK THREE) by Morgan Robinson
Kendra – When Earth started collapsing, the only thing that kept me going was that I was with my sister. No matter what happened, we promised each other we would never be apart. Well, last month, she was sent to a tribe on a different planet that had all of its women die years ago. Now, I’m about to follow her through the portal and into a whole new world where I’ll apparently find a mate perfect for me. Only when I arrive, there are two aliens that catch my attention. Erkoz – The dreams began many days ago, but they grace me with their presence every night. I see a female…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MATE RUN: CARA: MATE MATCH AGENCY 3 by Zena Wynn
VS Note: First released on Vella. Has been revised and re-edited.
The year is 2124, and the world’s population has been divided into two groups: infected and non-infected. Race, ethnicity, and nationality no longer matter. When a medical mishap leaves noninfected, Cara Rodriguez, a single mother to an infected son, her life is forever altered. Her son can’t live in the noninfected world, and infected clans won’t accept Cara in theirs. After her only support dies under suspicious circumstances, Cara goes to Mate Match seeking an infected mate to protect them. Will Mate Match be their salvation or the biggest mistake of her life? Ready. Set. Go. It’s time for the Mate Run!
A TREAT FOR STOLEN HEARTS by Alina Riley
I’m done trusting any man, but an alien? I’m going to be fine without going to a party for Halloween, but my roommate refuses to listen to me and makes me look like a pumpkin for it. Worse, there is a hulky and handsome man who also pretends to be one. Even worse, he wants to talk to me. Among all the other people he can talk to, he comes looking for me. He lights a fire in me like no other. He is taller than every other person I’ve met and stronger than them, but it’s Halloween, so that’s probably normal? But when he takes me in his arms and to his place, maybe the orange on him isn’t part of the costume. AmazonKU
INTO ORBIT: ADVENA ABDUCTIONS BOOK TWO by Hollie Hartwright
VS Note: Cliffhanger. Listed in Erotica.
Maeve was searching for Tessa. She found something else instead. When her friend disappears, leaving only a short note behind, Maeve is convinced that Tessa hasn’t gone willingly. Desperate for answers, she takes a chance on a beautiful stranger – even though it means travelling further from home than she ever thought possible. Elswyth is a Hamadryad, the spirit of her ship’s heartree. Both revered and restricted, she exists on the outside of Tirian life, where forever seems like a fantasy. Maeve is the answer to all her prayers – but Elswyth isn’t the only one praying. Ashton and Willow are Unclaimed, conducting an illicit relationship that, if found out, could cost more than just their positions on the ship. Maeve is strong enough to claim them both – provided she wants to. Can Maeve open her heart to a future she never expected? Or will outside danger threaten her chance to find Tessa – and love? Into Orbit is a fast to medium burn, insta-connection, super spicy MMFF sci-fi alien romance. It contains a lot of swearing, and the human heroine will not be choosing at the end. AmazonKU
A TREAT FOR HER MATES: AN MMF ALIEN INSTALOVE ROMANCE by Lola Blix
When my friend told me she was sending a Halloween treat, I never dreamed it would be them. Technically, these two hot guys are here to deliver a gift, but they’re more delicious than any sweet I’ve ever had. Huge, ripped, and painted blue. Since it’s Halloween, it’s not as weird as it sounds, right? Except they’re suspiciously out of touch with the modern world. Like they’re from somewhere far, far away. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Aliens aren’t real, but somehow these guys make it feel like my alien abduction fantasies aren’t so ridiculous. Maybe they have similar fantasies of their own. I’m not sure how to ask without stripping down and offering myself to them. Now that would be a treat, wouldn’t it? It’s Halloween night, the perfect cover for an alien invasion. But what if these hot alien men aren’t here too conquer earth? Whatever their plans, a group of plucky heroines will uncover truth. Heaven knows they’re ready to shed some inhibitions and maybe even fall in love. That would be the ultimate Halloween trick and treat. AmazonKU
CERYS: VALKYRIE EARTH by Merrin Slade
VS Note: From SEPT 19.
When humans are perfect, the future of humanity relies on one imperfect woman. Cerys Skye is an outcast, a fighter, and the last person anyone expects to be recruited into the United Planet’s Space Force Academy. There, she enters a world of genetically modified humans and discovers the system harbours a cyber-evil that threatens humanity. She is sent on a treacherous mission where her imperfections might be crucial for success, but will her newfound allies and her unshakeable courage be enough? When loyalties are tested, Cerys discovers even the most unlikely people can be the bravest of heroes, and that love can be as dangerous as war. AmazonKU
ALIEN PASSION (STAR ALLIANCE TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Anasha Vega
VS Note: Ratings/reviews wildly mixed on this.
Ashley Brent – I was married on Earth. I know enough hurt and fear to last me a lifetime. Love? Don’t need it. A male? No way. After being rescued by an alien feline species (who knew that was a thing?!)…I finally regain my freedom and plan to keep it that way. But things take an unexpected twist when tall, dark and hot bodied Ragerion Darklight makes a deal with me to abide by the Star Alliance ownership laws. Rage is nothing like my ex or any man I have ever met for that matter. Then he promises to give me something impossible, something life changing. I make a deal but soon regret it as I suddenly find myself wanting everything I swore I never would. Ragerion Darklight – I am damaged, determined and alone. I have no time to own a human female nor give up on my dreams for anyone. But when the laws force me to acquire my female, I discover that there is more to life than control, restraint and logic. Ashley Brent unlocks the part of me I have sworn never to unleash. With her giving heart, sweet smiles and curvy little body, she awakens the beast within. Can I stop myself from doing the one thing I vowed I would not do? My pride says yes, but my heart begins to beat louder…something tells me that resisting Ashley Brent may be more than I can handle. AmazonKU
A TRICK TO LOVE BY by Astrid Eliasen
Uunquirk – Visiting an uncontacted planet to find his fated mate is unconventional, but he’s spent years, traveled galaxies, searching with no luck. So when a friend suggests a contact on Earth, he goes. It doesn’t take long for him to find the woman he’s looking for. She’s perfect. But how can he tell her that the green skin and horns are not embellishments put on to celebrate the high holy day of Halloween? Rachel – Taking her sister’s place at the Halloween party should have been a piece of cake. Snap a few pictures. Don’t punch her sister’s evil ex. Easy. But when a hot guy shows up in an alien costume claiming to be her sister’s fated mate things go sideways. He’s got the wrong woman, but Rachel might be falling in love. AmazonKU
A TREAT FOR THE PIRATE by S R Griffith
He says he’s a pirate but there’s no way a man feels like he does. Work sucks. My boss left me in charge of the entire company fall festival and everything is going wrong. It gets worse when there are rumors about a set of pirates at a ship in the middle of the forest! This was not in the contract! Except it’s weirder than potential creeps in the forest. One pirate stands out with his constant presence and bad pirate speak. silver with sharp teeth and green eyes. He’s nice, sexy and he keeps trying to help me. His skin doesn’t feel like body paint. He thinks this whole event is a holy event!. While I educate him on the basic fall festival, He’s helping me keep this fall festival afloat. The more he follows me around, the more I am sure he is not human at all. I can’t turn away from the feelings developing inside. Can I survive this fall festival with my heart intact? AmazonKU
WORLD OF BLOOD (CURSED WORLD BOOK ONE) by Kate L Mary
VS Note: You know me and post apocalyptic novels! I enjoyed this one and one clicked on the first book in one of her other series. Romantic elements (mild) in this book toward the end. Doesn’t end on a cliffhanger but definitely much more story to come.
A secluded tribe. An ancient evil. An event that will change the world…From the moment Andra hears about the mysterious illness spreading the globe, she knows it’s the end. Sheltering in place with her daughter, ex, and his new family, they watch in dread as the world begins to crumble around them, while rumors of survivors turning into monsters spread. When the dust finally settles, all Andra wants to do is keep her daughter safe as they build a new life for themselves. But a fresh horror awaits, and it’s going to take all of them working together to survive the new world they’re facing. And maybe not even then. AmazonKU
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VS Note: Last week I featured book one in this series (five books are planned but only two are released so far) so here is book two! I drew on some of my own wildfire experiences in Southern California when writing this one, as well as doing a huge amount of research. The series follows the same couple.
COLONY ON FIRE HAVEN COLONY BOOK TWO by Veronica Scott
When she came to Haven Two Dr. Saffia Mandell expected to grimly do her five years of medical service as the colony’s only doctor, work off her medical school debt and leave. Then she’d fallen in love, handled an epidemic and become an accepted member of the community. Now, in her second year, she faces new challenges as the tinder dry planet heads into a fire season and a mysterious food allergy threatens the local restaurant’s reputation. Chief Ranger Micah Navonn of the Calinurra never expected to fall in love with a human woman but Saffia was a special person who captured his heart and now means everything to him. Not all of his people are as enthusiastic about the situation and his efforts to handle the politics are getting complicated. Add to that an infestation by insects from another world, causing portions of the forest to die off and his plate is full.
When the jet stream shifts course and the fires rage, will the colonists and the Calinurra set aside their differences? With Saffia’s life hanging in the balance, can Micah arrive in time to save her and the colonists in jeopardy? Life on Haven Two never lets up.
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HER WOLF FOR THE HOLIDAYS (HIGHLAND WOLF BOOK SEVEN) by Terry Spear
Edeen Campbell has heard many wild stories about the MacQuarrie clan living in the castle next door to her new home. She is determined that not even Lachlan MacQuarrie, the pack leader’s brother, can ruin her holidays, no matter how hard he may try or how intrigued she is by him. But as Lachlan proves to her over and over that he is a wolf to be trusted, Edeen begins to change her mind about the pack and the very handsome wolf dedicated to making her first Highland Christmas a special one.
SINGLE MOM AND THE ORC: SWEET MONSTER TREATS by Honey Phillips
Her grumpy orc is going to hammer his way into her heart! When Pippa finds herself in Fairhaven Falls with empty pockets and a brand new baby, she’s thrilled when a sweet – and slightly scary – old lady offers her a job and a place to live. Their new home isn’t much, but it offers a desperately needed shelter. Then her grumpy orc neighbor comes charging into their lives. She should be wary of the huge male, but when she watches him handling his hammer, fear is the last thing she feels. And when he cradles her daughter so tenderly against that big muscular chest? Her heart isn’t the only thing melting! Trogar likes his own company just fine, thank you very much. When his grandmother insists he help out his new neighbor, he reluctantly agrees. But the more time he spends with the curvy human and her adorable daughter, the more he wants to claim them both as his own. When Pippa’s past catches up with her, can Trogar keep her and her daughter safe? And when the dust settles, will he have a new family – or the solitary life he no longer wants? AmazonKU
THE SCARECROW’S QUEEN: A MONSTER ROMANCE by Mel Braxton and Naomi Lucas
Once, I was feared by all who gazed upon me. For the past century I have served, defending my crops in solitude, baring my scythe as an omen. But when the crops aren’t seeded, I find myself standing over a field of dirt and weeds. It is her fault. The female who has inherited the farm. She might be the new queen of these lands, but in her wake, she brings only ruin. So, I will scare her away. I will claim these fields, and she will learn to fear me! Until one evening, she is attacked by no other than the Crow King. She cowers behind me for protection, begging him to spare her life.Her terror and desperation stir me into action…Nobody, not even a god, is allowed to frighten what is MINE. AmazonKU
THE DAY DEATH STOPPED by Rebecca Thorne
This shouldn’t be her problem. Listen. Claire Bishop is Las Vegas’s greatest stage magician, and she’s perfectly happy with that fame. Ozarik is the next Zaro, the leader of the world’s witches, the modern-day Darcy everyone swoons over. Just because Claire shares a Zaro’s unfathomable magic doesn’t mean she shares the responsibility. So, if Ozarik wants to make himself a villain by casting an ultra-dangerous spell to stop death on Earth “for her,” to “protect her,” that sounds like a him-problem. Claire has a show in four hours. Skipping it to save the world might give her manager a heart attack. Ozarik may be her friend, but it sounds like a lot of work. … Ugh. Fine. AmazonKU
FROM BAD TO WORSE (SAINT lAKES BOOK 12) by April Kelley
Wesley is always scared. He never thought of himself as naïve, but he realizes he is when the senator he used to work for turns on him. When a wolf shifter, who claims to be his fated mate, comes to his rescue, Wesley knows he’s in even more danger. Paranormals are the enemy, after all. Sully’s mate is the enemy. He’s sure of it before he even meets him. His assignment is to protect Wesley with his life, but he can’t protect him from a past that comes back to haunt him. Wesley has to leave his fears and prejudices aside if he wants to get out of danger. But his past comes back to haunt him. Can Sully save his life in time for him to embrace love? AmazonKU
PERILOUS POTIONS (A LUNA THORN WITCHY MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Amanda M Lee
Luna Thorn sprang into being in the middle of the night in a downtown Detroit park years ago. She had no memory of her past and no idea what the future would hold for her. The only thing she possessed was magic…and the determination to win at all costs. She’s finally about to get the answers she’s been looking for. There are zombies popping up on Detroit’s mean inner city streets. They’re not normal zombies, however. They move fast and don’t go down under the usual methods. They have a mission, though, and the only thing that stops them is death. Luna knows someone is controlling them, but who? She’s determined to find answers on her own, but the people who know her best and love her most refuse to let her fight this battle without backup. Luna has been a loner for as long as she can remember, but her blood is running hot these days after joining with a phoenix, and news that she’s a traveler—a being that can jump through time—has her second-guessing every decision she’s ever made. Detroit is about to be rocked by death and destruction. The question is, will Luna be the saint protecting it or the sinner bringing it down? Things are about to change for everybody, and it’s impossible to know who will rise from the ashes. The fight between good and evil, the past and the present, is on, and Luna will be right in the middle of it for better or worse. THe world is about to burn. AmazonKU
AS THE COOKIE CRUMBLES ( A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS AND GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK EIGHT) by Amanda M Lee
Christmas is right around the corner, and Stormy Morgan is ready to celebrate for the first time in years. She’s been dreaming of one thing…Shadow Hills’ infamous Christmas festival. There’s just one little problem. When helping her new friend Easton pick out clothes in the thrift store, Stormy discovers the owner is missing. What’s worse, it looks as if there was a struggle in the back room. What happened to the married mother of one? Stormy gets her boyfriend Hunter Ryan involved and they start searching. The only thing they can ascertain with any certainty is that there’s a hint of magic pulsing around the town, and maybe it has something to do with the disappearance. Stormy has her hands full with gnome shifters and her old high school nemesis, so a missing person’s case isn’t something she’s looking forward to. She has no choice but to dig, though. Her conscious won’t allow the alternative. Stormy might be new at the magic contest, but she understands winning. When another person disappears, she realizes she’s playing the wrong game. In a world where fire rules, cold is about to claim them all. Can Stormy win? AmazonKU
QUEEN OF CHAOS (LEGACY OF THE 9 REALMS BOOK FIVE) by Amelia Hutchins
A queen in chaos . . .A kingdom left in ashes . . .A fate that may turn to ruins . . .A king who continually stokes her flames….What’s a girl to do? Some women rise from their ashes, Aria tends to be the one making the ashes nowadays. Aria’s world is unraveling into utterly, beautiful chaos. Will she become the savior the Nine Realms need, or will she become the monster they’ve made? Are you brave enough to enter the Nine Realms?
There’s a queen rising, and in chaos, she’ll reign. Amazon Apple Books
HEXES AND OHS by Various
Witch, please. That’s just one of the things a lucky lover may be crying out in this sexy witch-themed paranormal romance collection. Will love cast its spell this Halloween? Hexes and Ohs (and “More, please.” and “Do that again.”) abound in this steamy-not scary collection of stories from USA Today best-selling and award-winning romance authors curated by The New Romance Café, with ALL proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
BEAUTY’S BEASTS by Alex Hanson
I am not a woman. But I am also not a man. I won’t pretend to be something I’m not, but those around me—both friends and enemies alike—are determined to make me. My village is adamant I marry the pastor’s son, dress like a proper lady, and go only by the name given to me at birth. When I refuse, they cast me into The Deadwood: an enchanted forest of vines and brambles crawling with deadly demons and wicked magic. What I find waiting for me there are no demons like our legends describe, but four cursed warriors from another world, victims of a spell cast by an evil sorceress. It’s said they can be freed from their torment by a human, but not just any human, one that is neither a man nor a woman. We soon discover I’m the key to breaking this spell, but just how I’m supposed to do that remains a mystery. I must get close enough to each of the warriors to somehow lift this curse, or we’ll all be doomed to spend eternity in The Deadwood. AmazonKU
SPOOK’S POSSESSION: RBMC TONOPAH, NV AND ROYAL HARLOTS CROSSOVER by Nikki Landis
VS Note: Author says there’s a paranormal reaper twist.
Spook: She was the right girl at the right time. Heather showed up at the lowest point in my life. She saved me from ruin. As a boy, I grew obsessed. As a man, I’m downright possessive. Until she breaks up with me and disappears. My heart refuses to recover. Georgia, a Royal Harlot, aches as badly as I do. We find a way to ease each other’s burden until Heather shows up again. But the choice isn’t simple. The devil likes to play tricks. I’m a Royal Bastards MC prospect, not a pawn in his game. This Halloween, I’ll prove I have what it takes to ride with the Reaper. Then I’ll reclaim my beautiful, hostile treat, and Heather will be mine. Heather: I was the right girl at the wrong time. The story of my life. Taken as a small child, I faced evil. My world shattered. Rescued by a gang of bikers, it forever changed. I became an MC princess who hid a dark secret. When I met the new boy with a nervous tick and soulful eyes, I knew he was the only one who could make me whole again. But when the past returns and I’m forced to face my demons, Can Spook save me from myself? AmazonKU
WOLF’S PRIZE (BRIDES FOR BEASTS: WOLVES BOOK THREE) by Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon
They say I’m wild, untamed, savage. They’re not wrong. I prefer my fur rather than skin. I haven’t set paw in the village in sixteen years. Nor have I wanted to. Until now. Until her. My claws scrape the floor as I circle her, staking my claim. She trembles under my hot breath, her heart racing. I know she’s mine the second I lay eyes on her. I don’t care who I have to fight to prove it. I’ll kill them all to claim her, to possess her, to keep her. MINE. **This is a SHORT, feel-good, instalove-inspired, fated mates wolf shifter romance.** AmazonKU
DARKEST NEED: A DARK ONES NOVELLA by Rachel Van Dyken
I see everything. I feel everything. I watch people fall in love. I watch them burn with hate, anger, rage, and I see the cycle repeat over and over again. I take it on every night I work at Timber, aka Anubis’s bar in downtown Seattle, and then I help the rest of the immortals keep the very intense balance between Heaven and Earth. I see everyone’s future but mine, and when I try to look, all I see is darkness, despair, need…Until she walks into my bar with bruises on her face, getting pulled by one of the lesser demons. I do what any good bartender would do… I beat him within an inch of his life and turn my eyes to her.By then, it’s too late. She already has me in her grasp. A succubus that has no other plan than to suck me clean of every inch of power that’s been bestowed on me by the Heavens. I never thought my future involved getting kidnapped and tied up or that I’d die by way of sex—then again, maybe that’s for the best. Dying at the hands of my enemy rather than being one more burden to my already mated friends. After all, giving into one last need before death, while selfish, may be exactly what my darkness means. My need is great. And she’s about to find out just how much. Amazon AB
DEATH UNDONE (NECROMANCER RISING BOOK FOUR): MM PARANORMAL URBAN FANTASY SERIES by Richard Amos
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, the crap really hits the fan. Now what? How do you clear up a mess as big as this? Is there any coming back from absolute chaos? I have to believe in hope. I have to believe in my love for Death, for a future beyond this pain and drama. But why does hope feel like such a foolish dream at this point? Damn. An ending is coming…I just hope I survive it. AmazonKU
HALLOWEEN MATE: FIGHTING FATE SERIES by Riley Onyx
One fae shifter determined to claim his mate…one woman who’ll do anything to escape the Fairy realm – Owin – After dropping out of the hunt to seek some fun, I run into a woman who my magic recognizes as my mate. I’m not sure I want a mate, though many from Fairy would take my place in a heartbeat. That is until I realize she is a vampire. Mira – The bar has been busy all night, and most people are in some kind of costume. I dressed up as a fairy with fake wings to replace the ones I lost. Having fled Fairy, to escape a bargain my mother made with my life, I’ve grown used to living on halfling blood instead of magic. When the yellow-eyed fairy man walks in, I know he is here to kill me.
CREEPY COURT: A MONSTER MALL ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
Welcome to the ‘80s – Bright neon lights are humming. Tunes are cranked to the max. And everyone from preppies to punk rockers are chilling out at the Creepy Court Mall—the happening place in town.But behind the glam, things are stranger than they seem. Gnarly monsters hide in plain sight, and they’re on the prowl for their perfect mate. So mallrats, tease out those bangs and tight roll those jeans, and bounce to the mall today. Amazon
FOR THE LOVE OF VILLAINS: ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: I have no idea what genres these may be. Cool idea for an anthology theme though. You know me and anthologies!
I shouldn’t be falling in love…Fear fuels my every move…the pulsating adrenaline tickling my spine. I shouldn’t sacrifice safe and secure for dangerous and deranged…I shouldn’t be attracted to morally corrupt…Yet…Desire is coating my traumatized heart…And I’m running right into the arms of the wrong person. The villain. Some of your favorite authors have teamed up to bring to you SIXTEEN new stories in every shade of morally gray you can think of. From mafia to bully, dark romance and age gap… you will find villains living in these pages. Do you dare to fall in love with bad? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
VAMPIRE’S DELIGHT by Holly Day
Vampires, blood witches, and murders! All Duncan Caddock wants is to make people believe he’s human, and for the most part, he succeeds. He’s working as a detective and is solving human crimes. But he’s not a human; he’s a blood witch. The life of a blood witch isn’t pleasant, though, and he refuses to live like one. It all works out great until he outs himself by using his powers on a vampire. Urien Sayer wants to hide in his house, but as second in command in the kingdom of supernaturals, he has to be seen. Then one night, he accidentally tries to take a bite out of the town’s new detective, only to realize the detective isn’t as human as he pretends to be. Blood witches are valuable, and Urien wants to keep Duncan in the kingdom and preferably in his bed. Duncan isn’t sure staying in Norbridge is a good idea, but when people are starting to get murdered, he gets dragged further into the world of the supernaturals than he’d ever planned on. And if he’s gonna solve murders on the supernatural side of society, who better to have by his side than the top vampire?
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE (WITCHES OF ARCHER’S HOLLOW BOOK FOUR) by Constance Barker and Savannah Mills
Where there’s smoke, there’s a mystery—and this one’s about to ignite. A baffling blaze claims a life, and though many see it as a tragic accident, Fiona and Levi sense a more sinister story smoldering beneath. The victim, enshrouded in a past of treachery and grudges, wasn’t short of adversaries. But would someone truly fan the flames of vengeance to this deadly extent? Together, the duo dives deep into a sizzling cauldron of suspicions and secrets. Every clue heats up the trail, and every whisper could either be a warning or a confession. In the aftermath of the mysterious fire, Fiona unearths an enigmatic orb among the victim’s treasures. Glowing with concealed knowledge, the orb might just hold the key to the deadly inferno. But its cryptic whispers bring more questions than answers. And as if the blaze’s riddle wasn’t enough, a ghost from Fiona’s past returns with a vengeance. An old school rival, with bitterness and power to match, challenges her to the ultimate witch duel. With stakes higher than ever, the battleground of magic is set. Dive into the heart of Archer’s Hollow where spells, secrets, and old scores await settlement. As ancient powers and personal vendettas intertwine, will Fiona prove herself in both the realms of mystery and magic? AmazonKU
MEDUSA (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD BOOK 30) by Gina Kincade and Erzabet Bishop
Fly away on the back of a green dragon? Yes, please! Maddie Gordon is stuck in a bit of a rut. Work. Home. Wine. Sleep. Rinse and repeat. Providing daycare in the Underworld can be hellish fun, but she needs some adult time in her life. When the perfect guy to jolt her out of the mundane cycle arrives in her life like a whirlwind, Maddie is literally swept off her feet. Unfortunately, all she got other than a pleasantly sore body was his first name… until he needs an alibi! Dragon shifter Jaden McKellen is a fighter at Valhalla’s Throne, and he’s damn good at it. Forced to lose a fight, his brothers send him to the DeLux Café to blow off steam. Reluctant at first, he’s grateful once he meets the gorgeous Maddie. After a night of passion, Jaden returns home to find the police on his doorstep. Now his only alibi is a woman he thought he’d never see again. Their chemistry is undeniable, so why does Jaden keep running away? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ODIN: A PARANORMAL PROTECTOR TALE (HEART OF ICE SERIES) by Demelza Carlton
One corpse killed her career. Now a new one could resurrect it. Until it disappears…When a patient’s dying wish gets Freyja fired, she’s forced to consider a career change – as the forensic pathologist for a Viking archaeological dig. At first, it’s the most boring job in the world – until the team dig up an actual body. Dubbed the discovery of the century, the iceman arrives in her lab, hot on the heels of a snowstorm. Only the next morning, it’s gone. As if being snowed in with the hot, mysterious new caretaker isn’t trouble enough, can she find the missing iceman before the snow melts and the news crews arrive?
A LIGHT MOST HATEFUL by Hailey Piper
Three years after running away from home, Olivia is stuck with a dead-end job in nowhere town Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania. At least she has her best friend, Sunflower.
Olivia figures she’ll die in Chapel Hill, if not from boredom, then the summer night storm which crashes into town with a mind-bending monster in tow. If Olivia’s going to escape Chapel Hill and someday reconcile with her parents, she’ll need to dodge residents enslaved by the storm’s otherworldly powers and find Sunflower. But as the night strains friendships and reality itself, Olivia suspects the storm, and its monster, may have its eyes on Sunflower and everything she loves. Including Olivia.
CRUISES AND BRUISES (AMETHYST’S WAND SHOP MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape
A cruise should give Amy and Ambrose time to relax, but when there’s a death on board, all of that changes. Its up to Amy, Ambrose, and their friends to solve the murder before they reach land and the murderer has a chance to flee.
HERBAL CONCOCTIONS AND OUT OF OPTIONS (CAULDRON’S COFFEE SHOP BOOK 11) by Laura Greenwood
Willow and Azíl are back in their penultimate adventure in Herbal Concoctions And Out Of Options! Herbal Concoctions And Out Of Options is book eleven of the Cauldron Coffee Shop Series, a cozy urban fantasy featuring a coffee shop-owning witch, an ancient warlock cursed to live in a teapot, and a cheeky cat. It includes an m/f romantic subplot.
FLAME AND SPARROW by S M Gaither
On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Karys woke to the sight of a divine creature dying outside her home. Two weeks later, her sister disappeared, leaving nothing but a trail of blood in her wake. Convinced the gods were responsible for the disappearance, Karys has spent the past five years plotting her revenge with the help of a cutthroat band of likeminded elven rebels. So when Dravyn—one of her world’s most powerful deities—descends upon her kingdom in search of humans worthy of serving him, Karys knows what she must do. Earning a place at the god’s side will allow her to find out what truly happened to her sister…and then destroy the gods from the inside out for what they did. Thrown into the dazzling but deadly world of the divine courts, she must navigate complicated politics, strange magic, and dangerous trials to prove herself worthy of standing among the gods. Among the most dangerous of these trials is Dravyn himself. Karys knows better than to trust the enigmatic God of Fire. The flames of passion that stir between them are only divine trickery. And yet, the more she learns about him, the hotter the forbidden sparks burn. The more she begins to question all she thought she knew about the world of gods and mortals and everything in-between. And the more she risks betraying her own secrets, which may be the most dangerous thing of all. AmazonKU
MISFIT MAGE AND HIS DASHING DEVIL: DIABOLIC ROMANCE BOOK ONE by MN Bennet
Apprentice mage Wally spends his days cataloging rare artifacts and dreaming about finally mastering his magics and living the adventures he’s always desired. Bez, a once mighty devil who craves the freedom of the outside world again, despises his confinement inside a powerful object. His only company now comes from the mages working within the archives he’s stored. Among them, the most annoying of them all, an anxious and considerate Walter. When the archive is attacked, Wally and Bez each seize the opportunity to achieve their dreams—and inadvertently create a magical link between them. With so many lives lost in this assault on the mage headquarters, Wally’s connection to a dangerous devil makes him a threat and a target, forcing the pair on the run. Wally sees Bez as a sadistic devil, and Bez finds every word out of the mage’s mouth grating. Even so, they’ll have to work together to unravel the true threat in the city or they won’t live long enough to enjoy the lives they’ve both desperately wanted. AmazonKU
VIRTUE SAVED (NYC SHIFTER TALES BOOK THREE) by C D Gorri
Virtue comes in all shapes and sizes…Alina Petrova has gone from practicing ballet as an understudy in Russia to being cooped up in her big brother’s fancy house in New Jersey. She is finished waiting for the men in her life to come rescue her. Especially the big Grizzly with the gorgeous brown eyes. If he won’t claim her, then she will have to take matters into her own hands. Eduardo Valens is a Bear Shifter and an ex-mercenary working for one of the biggest, baddest Tigers in NYC. He owes the guy for saving his life more than once, which is why there is no way in hell he is going to take the man’s little sister as his mate. Until matters are taken out of his hands. When the son of the Bratva boss they sent to prison sets his sights on Alina, there is nothing Eduardo won’t do to save her life…and her virtue. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HAUNTED SWEETS (SAMANTHA SWEET MAGICAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 17) by Connie Shelton
When Emily Plankhurst is visited by the ghost of Gabriel Graystone, and learns he was murdered, she knows she must find justice for him. The only problem is, Gabriel was killed a hundred years ago, shortly after he broke off his engagement to the daughter of a prominent Taos family, and there aren’t many other clues to go by in finding his killer. Emily, who runs a private research library—a place that’s known to harbor its own share of ghosts—teams up with Samantha Sweet and her daughter to investigate. As they delve into the case they discover that the story goes much deeper than a broken engagement or an old feud. There are hidden places in Taos that no one knows about, and plenty of ghostly old secrets. With danger lurking in the shadows, can they uncover the truth before those secrets catch up with them?
LUCK OF THE PAW (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 77) by Milly Taiden
Shaara Patrick dreams of a quaint boutique inn, laughter of kids in the yard, and a loving husband. But her meager clerk’s wages keeps those dreams distant. Then, Gerri Wilder enters her life, bringing with her hope and romance. The shifter she’s set up with is handsome and sweet, so there’s obviously something wrong with him. Right? Lincoln Travis, the alpha of his bear clan, seems to have it all—wealth, looks, and women dying for his attention. Yet, an emptiness lingers; he craves his fated mate. When Gerri reappears in his life, Lincoln’s spirits soar. And when he meets Shaara, he knows that this strong, beautiful and hard-working woman is the one for him. Gerri’s matchmaking magic intertwines Shaara and Lincoln’s paths. But Shaara’s heart isn’t easily won. Their first meeting is a disaster, yet Lincoln refuses to give up. Can he make her fall for him despite his own failings and the fact that his brutal bearish nature may scare her? And can romance win the day when danger lurks around every corner? AmazonKU
EVERYTHING UNDER THE MOON: FAIRY TALES IN A QUEERER LIGHT by Various
Some damsels don’t want to be rescued. Some curses don’t need to be broken. And some of the best happy ever afters won’t be found in storybooks. Think you know fairy tales? Think again. These twelve fairy tales have been spun through a queered lens to reflect our world in stories as old as time. From the furthest reaches of space and the darkest depths of the forest to the street just around the corner, this anthology will excite, challenge and move you. Featuring stories from some of the biggest names in young adult fiction, Everything Under The Moon is an illuminating celebration of queer love and identity. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
FAE LIS BRIDE (FAE BRIDE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Jessica M Butler
To save her sister, a desperate human woman is willing to kidnap the handsome Lord of Wind and Spring – Daphne must bring a powerful elemental fae lord to the mountain before the full moon or her little sister dies. Kanek, a fine-dressing but reclusive elemental fae, knows something has to change, but he doesn’t know what to do or how. A human woman showing up in his sanctuary and attempting (unsuccessfully) to render him unconscious and abduct him is not part of his plans. But her utter gall and desperation are enough to convince him that maybe cooperation is better than ignoring her. It’s not the quest he expected. He’s not the man she thought. She might be harder to live without than she is to live with. And right from the start, he can’t stop thinking about her. But it is just because she’s annoying? Right? AmazonKU
SOLSTICE WEB (MOONSHADOW BAY SERIES BOOK 10) by Yasmine Galenorn
It’s December, two years since I returned to Moonshadow Bay, and I’m about to marry Killian on the Winter Solstice. In the past two years, I’ve fought ghosts and urban legends, and each time I’ve come out triumphant. Now, with the curse on the women of my family lifted, I can look forward to a long life doing what I love most, with the people I love best. And our work at Conjure Ink has been thankfully quiet. But a new threat arises to threaten not only the town, but the region. The Covenant of Chaos has been growing in strength, and their new leader–Mill McFarland–moves to town. The Court Magika charges the Crystal Cauldon with invoking a protector for Moonshadow Bay. But we find ourselves facing yet another problem that could prove deadly when one of our members falls under Mill’s spell. Now we must not only find a way to protect the town, but to rescue our friend and coven-mate from the Covenant of Chaos. All in the weeks leading up to my wedding! Amazon Apple Books Kobo
FRIGHT NIGHT CHOCOLATE DELIGHT (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 48) by Addison Moore
My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom. My mother’s B&B is hosting a Fright Night Festival for the entire month of October and since my bakery is out of commission I’ve opened up a booth there to sell my sweet wares. But Not only is that lunatic, the Prankster, still terrorizing me, but a body turns up at the festivities. There are more pumpkins, candy, haunted hayrides, and ghosts than you can shake a magic wand at in Honey Hollow this time of year. And just when I thought my honey-glazed doughnuts would be the talk of the festival, it’s a grim-faced ghoul stealing the show. But when I find a chilling clue hidden within my very own sweet wares, I realize that this Fright Night may just turn into my worst nightmare. Can I sift through the madness, unmask the Prankster, and stop a killer before the final trick is on me? AmazonKU
BROOMS by Jasmine Walls
It’s 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills…it’s there to be found. Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They’re determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national races. Cheng-Kwan – doing her best to handle the delicate and dangerous double act of being the perfect “son” to her parents, and being true to herself while racing. Mattie and Emma — Choctaw and Black — the youngest of the group and trying to dodge government officials who want to send them and their newly-surfaced powers away to boarding school. And Luella, in love with Billie Mae. Her powers were sealed away years ago after she fought back against the government. She’ll do anything to prevent the same fate for her cousins. Brooms is a queer, witchy Fast and the Furious that shines light on history not often told – it’s everything you’d ever want to read in a graphic novel.
IMPOSSIBLE TASKS by Alexa Santi
To Lady Mirade, it seems a simple task: abduct the sorcerer son of her clan’s greatest enemy and persuade him to teach her the magic she needs to defend her family and her keep. She never expects her greatest battle to be against the forbidden desire that burns between them. The Lord Sorcerer Lorien’s task is to escape and return to his own clan so they can resume their feud. But even as he remains Mirade’s prisoner, he finds himself enchanted by her determination and passion to protect her people. As they grow ever closer, finding a way to resolve the feud so they can be together may prove to be the most impossible task of all. AmazonKU
HOUSE OF BLOOD AND WHISPERS by Natalina Reis
Kidnapping Cahki might have been the worst mistake of Emperor Min’s life. Cahki – I was kidnapped and brought south across the seas to warm Emperor Min’s bed. I may be small, but inside of me live the strength and ferocity of a fjord dragon. When the prince offers me a way back to freedom, I take it. Even if it means marrying him, a stranger and an enemy. I can always kill him if things go awry. One thing is certain: I’ll be a slave to no one! Sung-jin – I’m the sole heir to the throne of the Southern Kingdom, the one thing that keeps me alive. Alive but not unharmed. My father is a believer in ruling by fear, and that applies even to me. I have the scars to prove it. The white-haired woman my father kidnapped could be the answer to all my prayers. As long as she doesn’t kill me first. No matter what, I will free my people from my father’s cruelty or die trying. A people who lives in fear. A court that hates its ruler. A cruel emperor with unsavory appetites and no morals. When Prince Sung-jin and his new wife, Cahki set out to rescue the kingdom and its people, the odds are not on their side. But they are still willing to give it a try. There are only two choices: win or die!
THE CANE, THE PUZZLE AND MAGIC by Vicky Burkholder
Facing down an ancient evil, special agent Elizabeth St. John is outnumbered, outgunned, and outmatched. Local cop Kaeden Pike is the perfect choice to help her but letting him—or anyone—into her life and heart is the most difficult challenge she’s ever faced. Kaeden has never found the one person who fit him, until now. But how can he convince Liz that they make the perfect pair, especially when the end of the world is coming? Someone has to gather the forces of good to win this fight, but when Liz accepts the role, she finds that being alone isn’t a choice she has to make. Almost losing Kaeden to the evil who already took the only other person she’s ever trusted convinces her to open her heart and let him in…where he belongs. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
MATE OF HER OWN by Elena Abbott
Heather McKenna has no idea how to be a werewolf. Her wolf might be free from its cursed cage but has shut the door between the two of them, leaving Heather still reeling from the emptiness. When Heather discovers her mother is in the hospital, she is certain that closure from the person who cursed her in the first place will settle her wolf’s grudge and is quick to pack a bag. V Raines sees the problems with werewolf society all around them. Despite being a nonbinary outcast in their own pack, they still have the responsibilities of being the Alpha’s only child. When their father attempts to pair them off with a dominant male pack member, V is all but ready to abandon their pack. When V is called to the hospital to take care of a possible rogue shifter, they aren’t ready for the consequences of finding their true mate in Heather. V’s all in as Heather worries she’s not wolf enough to stand between V’s intense pack and her true mate. Fate just made their lives a lot more difficult. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE ART OF DESTINY: A NOVEL (THE WAR ARTS SAGA BOOK TWO) by Wesley Chu
Once there was a prophecy that a chosen one would rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, an immortal god-king. But the prophecy was wrong. Now Jian, the former chosen hero, is just an ordinary young man trying to find his own way. But he may yet have an extraordinary destiny, because he joins forces with Taishi, his grumpy grandmaster, who instructs him in the ways of her family’s powerful war art. Jian still has a long way to go before he can become her heir, so she recruits a band of elderly grandmasters who come out of retirement to whip him into shape and help with this one last job. And there are others who are also seeking their own destiny, like Qisami, an assassin on a secret mission to protect a powerful noblewoman from her enemies. But as Qisami goes undercover to complete her mission, she takes on a new identity that gives her something she never had before: friendship, found family, and new purpose. Sali also thought her fate was laid before her. She was supposed to be looking for the next Eternal Khan and now finds her clan exiled from everything she’s ever known. As she leads the survivors in search of a new home, Sali discovers that she’s something she never thought she could be: a leader and a revolutionary. Because sometimes destiny is grander than any prophecy can foresee. And the greatest destiny of all is the one you choose for yourself.
THE BONE ROOTS by Gabriela Houston
The Bone Roots is a slavic-folklore inspired fantasy that explores how far a mother will go to protect her child…It’s been 40 years since the Fox took Kada’s brother. Though she ran and kept herself hidden, she fears it may be stalking her again, this time to steal her daughter. Every year, Vedma Kada gives thanks to the bone roots – those that belong to the child-bearing tree who gave Kada her desperately-wanted baby, Secha. Kada lives her life in service of the bone roots and the goddess Zemya, but they cannot keep her daughter safe. Not when Secha’s emerging powers, both mysterious and brutish, threaten to out her for who she truly is…Meanwhile Sladyana, a rich noblewoman, has spent the last fifteen years searching for her missing daughter, Luba. She was snatched from their home by the Fox thief and Sladyana has heard nothing from her since. But the one who gave Sladyana her daughter has come within her grasp once again, and so has the secret of her daughter’s fate.
IRONHEART (FEATHER AND STONE BOOK ONE) by Alessia Thorn
Once upon a time, a sorcerer trapped a swan princess in a tower and she waited for a prince to save her…this isn’t the story you know. ‘The Swan Princess’ meets ‘Gargoyles’ in this brand new series that’s full of sinister magic, warring gods, and scorching romance. Zori has spent her entire life knowing she could die at any moment from a rare brain disease. Protected by Maxim, her doctor and guardian, she watches the world pass her by. That is, until one night her loneliness forces her to escape her tower and she has a most unexpected encounter. Gargoyles were created to protect the swan priestesses of Morana. When Vladik stumbles across an unknown swan priestess, he has no idea what to do. Not only does Zori believe she’s a normal human, but her guardian isn’t who he appears to be. Vladik knows he must save Zori from her prison, but neither one of them will be ready for the power running through Zori’s veins or the war that is about to be fought over her. Vladik’s duty is to protect, but he will soon learn that the love between him and Zori will be the most powerful weapon of all. AmazonKU
AWAKENING (THE ARCHITECT’S GUARDIAN BOOK ONE) by Octavia Atlas
Armando Medina suffered a tragic loss at the hands of some Nitelvosa, supernatural beings who control his world. For decades, he’s been unable to forget the horrific night when his life changed. Izdahl Amasi, a member of a prominent Nitelvosa family, had briefly dated Armando. He’d hoped for much more, but Armando’s trauma drove a painful wedge between them. With each passing day, Izdahl’s heart grew heavier, as he thought of what could have been. Now, Armando and Izdahl find themselves connected in unexpected ways. Despite how much Armando tries to avoid the truth of their attraction, he’s drawn to Izdahl. Looming over them are events from Armando’s youth and the mystery of who’s responsible for his anguish. Can Armando open his heart and trust Izdahl? Or will Izdahl stop believing they have a chance? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SILENT KEY by Laurel Hightower
After the loss of her husband under mysterious circumstances, former Detective Cam Ambrose learns how little she truly knew him. Reeling with the grief of her loss and the realization that the man she loved was a stranger, she must learn how to keep her young daughter safe from a world of the supernatural she never knew existed. With the help of her best friend Dimi and reclusive neighbor Eric Morgan, she sets out to solve a decades-old mystery entangling the machinations of an obsessed killer, her husband’s mistress, and a series of deadly hauntings.
A STROKE OF THE PEN: THE LOST STORIES byt Terry Pratchett
A delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove—featuring charming woodcut illustrations—is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages and includes a foreword by Neil Gaiman. These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found—were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare
In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power, and the next hedonistic thrill. Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher—the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but Kel knows that his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible. Lin Caster is one of the Ashkar, a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. By law, they must live behind walls within the city, but Lin, a physician, ventures out to tend to the sick and dying of Castellane. Despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge. After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the criminal ruler of Castellane’s underworld. He offers them each what they want most; but as they descend into his world of intrigue and shadow, they discover a conspiracy of corruption that reaches from the darkest gutters of Castellane to the highest tower of its palaces. As long-kept secrets begin to unravel, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? Can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war—and the world into chaos?
PERFECTLY CHARMED PIXIE: PARSNIP’S STORY (PERFECT PIXIE SERIES BOOK THREE) by MJ May
Youthful arrogance and misplaced trust left Parsnip’s once beautiful aqua colors little more than shades of muted gray. As a social pixie and host of a popular TV show, Parsnip desperately needs to fool everyone into believing he’s that same, stunningly colorful creature. Warlock-made charms are all Parsnip needs to keep up the rouse. But the financial cost is high, and each activated charm steals more of his life force. Despite this, Parsnip’s willing to pay any price. After all, who would want a faded pixie?
Everyone knows warlocks have no moral compass. But if that’s true, why does Vander Kines turn down more commissions than he accepts? Barely able to keep a roof over his head, his shop open, his brownie ward fed, and beer in the fridge, Vander should jump at the large sums of money clients are willing to throw in his direction. But no amount of cash is worth the cost of his soul, and his only true concern is keeping the young brownie safe. When a magical mishap with Parsnip’s warlock sends the pixie through Vander’s door, Vander refuses his request until he discovers Parsnip is his one and only. Now, he will go to any lengths to make Parsnip happy—even trading his own life force in place of Parsnip’s. Unfortunately, Parsnip isn’t fooling everyone, and a witch with a vendetta is determined to expose his secret, and she’s willing to kill Vander and hand Parsnip over to his worst ogre nightmare to get what she wants. True, unvarnished love is hard to find and sometimes even harder to accept. Having found it, Parsnip’s willing to do anything to keep it safe…even if that means giving up his charmed life. AmazonKU
THE WITCH OF MARACOOR: A NOVEL (ANOTHER DAY BOOK THREE) by Gregpory Maguire
Following a confrontation with her reclusive great-grandfather, the one-time Wizard of Oz, Rainary Ko—the granddaughter of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West—has re-upped in a mission to settle a few scores and right a wrong or two. Her memory and her passions reviving, Rain turns her gaze back to her native Oz. Though the Grimmerie, which she had cast into the sea, retains its arcane power over her, the lover she left behind in Oz proves no less haunting. Traveling companions and arrivistes can befuddle a young witch coming into her own, but Rain marshals a steely determination to stare her troubles in the eye and see who blinks first. In the Another Day cycle, a lost young woman grows through a cautious adolescence into an adult state of fervor and daring. Enchantment imprisons and it also liberates. Pay heed, pay respect, but above all, pay attention.
SONG OF FLAMES (SISTERS OF SONG BOOK ONE) by M D Grimm
She tried to steal treasure from the dragons’ hoard… and stole their hearts instead.
To save her sister from a lascivious lord, Venya must steal a piece of treasure from a legendary dragon’s hoard. Dragons haven’t been seen in several generations, so imagine her surprise when she wakes not one, but two dragons from their hibernation. While the battle-honed Onyx is intent on having her for lunch, the graceful Gold appears more curious than angered by the theft. Abyss and Ray have very different ideas about what to do with the thief when they catch her. Abyss wants to punish her while Ray is intrigued by her audacity. After Ray turns his mate’s anger to desire, the dragons set out on a rescue mission, intent on capturing the brazen thief and learning more about her. And to see if her Song matches theirs. Neglected and discarded by her parents, Venya has never bonded with anyone except her sister. Now she has two mighty dragons wanting to woo her and take her as their mate. While she finds delight in their company, she must reassess her own self-worth before she can trust them enough to love them. But the dragons have exposed themselves to the outside world, and many covet not only their hoard but Ray’s golden scales. And when Venya’s closely held secret is revealed, she becomes a prize worth killing for.
SOPHIE (TERRARIUMS BOOK ONE) by Linda Mooney
Sophie is a victim of spousal abuse, but her husband hadn’t always been like that. She still loves him and refuses to give up on her marriage, despite his treatment of her. Until there came the day when she stepped into a unique floral shop that offered her a world where her most fervent wishes could come true. Welcome to BEWITCHERY Floral Arts & Gifts.
WHERE FOXES SAY GOODNIGHT by Sam Hall
Max is living the screenwriter dream. He’s not even thirty, he’s just won an Oscar, and he’s dating the gorgeous star of his movie. But after that one magical night, everything crumbles. The movie star dumps him, and his latest screenplay is a blank document that stubbornly refuses to write itself. So Max decides to disappear into the middle of nowhere, and maybe obscurity. He’s just getting settled into his new life when suddenly someone is trying to kill him. Gorgeous Gentry Fox seems like he wants to help, but the way he keeps showing up at just the right times is suspicious. Is he the aw-shucks good ol’ boy he seems, or part of the plot to kill Max? Just as importantly, is he single? Where Foxes Say Goodnight is a paranormal romance featuring one heartbroken screenwriter, one down-on-his-luck hunk, some missing jewels, and a grandmother’s meddling ghost. It’s a standalone novel with a guaranteed HEA. AmazonKU
MANEATER (MONSTERS OF MOONVALE) by Emily Antoinette
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
A witch seeking connection…If something ever seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s how the “friendly” invitation to join a new coven turned into a surprise demon summoning. At least it wasn’t a virgin sacrifice. Then I really would have been screwed—and not in the way they plan for with the succubus they’ve bound. When I help free her from the bindings and offer her a ride back to work, things get even weirder. She tells me she wants to see me again. This captivating woman wants to see me—a nerdy witch who spends his free time playing D&D. There’s no way she means it. Because that’s definitely too good to be true. Still, there’s no way I can resist the opportunity to spend more time with a goddess like her. A succubus with a soft heart…Nothing like getting summoned by a bunch of cultists to ruin your night. These creeps trapped me and won’t let me leave until I “feed on their desires”. I may be a succubus, but I’m not that desperate. Thankfully, an unexpected savior helps free me. He’s adorable. So shy and earnest, valiantly trying to suppress the desire he feels in my presence. At first, I think it’s an act. But he proves his sweet nature is genuine. Something about this witch calls to me. Not just to take him to the darkest depths of desire and see him undone—though that sounds fun. But to let myself open my scarred heart to someone who might not crush it. AmazonKU
BRIDGE IN THE MIST (STEAM THROUGH TIME BOOK THREE) by Carolyn Bond
Rayne Fields, a virologist working on a universal flu vaccine unwittingly time travels to 1890 by the strength of a Victorian widow’s broken heart. Eleanora Anderson wishes more than anything that she could have saved her husband Fletcher from succumbing to the Russian flu pandemic. Rayne’s spirit inhabits Eleanora’s body during the months prior to the outbreak in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Fletcher senses his bride is not the same since she came back from a trip. When he finds out the truth, he has to come to terms with the deal his widow made to save his life. The question is, will Rayne stay and try to save him in a time when women had few rights and would never have had a man’s job, and when medical science was still fraught with old wives’ tales? Maybe her heart will help her decide. AmazonKU
TAKEN FROM MY CLAN (SHIFTER PROTECTORS) by Lily Wilder
Two rival dragons kidnap me. Being the clan leader’s mate is an honor. Yet I feel dread at being forced to mate with him. As a good girl, I’d never disgrace our dragon clan. So I resign myself to my fate. That’s when Ayrvan and Tarsi kidnap me. Stoic, stubborn, and tight-lipped. They’re the opposite of me. I should hate them. Instead, I feel pulled towards Tarsi’s pitch-black dragon. In his human form, his thick, black hair falls to the middle of his muscular back. I want to caress his sunkissed skin. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Ayrvan stirs dangerous desire within me too.His dark eyes make me want to confess all my secrets. He’s the enemy, but my body feels safe in his strong arms. Being with them is a sin. Yet that’s all I want. I must escape before my treacherous, forbidden feelings bubble over. AmazonKU
FANGED SECRETS (THE NEW HEMLOCK WOLF PACK SAGA BOOK NINE) by Maggie Hemlock
Omega vampire, Shepard, is pretty sure he’s out of options to find a way to heal the bloody visions that he’s had most of his life. They leave him thrashing around on the floor and crying tears. His last hope lies in Heartville. Liam Moonscale has become somewhat of a self-taught expert on the Omega Sight, and Shepard desperately needs someone to solve the riddle that has become his life. Alpha Wolf, Daniel, is happy with his lot in life. He has a loving family and loves what Heartville is growing into. He has plenty to keep him busy, and that’s enough for him. At least, it was enough for him until Shepard stumbles into his life and collapses on the pavement right in front of him. Now, the Alpha wolf is desperate to do whatever it takes to find the mysterious cause of the horrible visions that leave his true-mate in shambles. Will love and grit be enough for the New Hemlock Wolf Pack to save Shepard or will he be lost in the labyrinth inside his head forever? AmazonKU
REBORN: THE SKOLL CLAN SHIFTERS BOOK TWO by Dallas Ryan
Exiled from his own time, a lone wolf shifter must seek redemption through an unlikely alliance, as a maiden’s powers become the key to saving all they hold dear. When Brandur woke up on a strange beach, he realized he’d not only been hurled from his home in Wyoming but also from his time. When a striking woman took aim at his neck, his wolf was immediately captivated, but his human side wanted only to escape her. Ulfhild spent years resisting her magickal powers, wanting her father to accept her as a warrior regardless of her gender. Bringing her father a likely spy should have earned her some praise. But when the Chieftain treated him as a guest instead, Ulfhild was livid. This man even made a ridiculous claim that he was from a legendary clan who disappeared long ago. He was arrogant, sly, and strange altogether. She couldn’t stand him, but she couldn’t seem to force him from her thoughts or control her desire for him. When both of their true natures are revealed, will Ulfhild and Brandur accept that they are fated mates and play their roles in an enigmatic, ancient prophecy, or will they risk losing everything, and everyone, they love? AmazonKU
THE WAYS OF WAYWARD WITCHES (A TALE OF THREE SUISTERS BOOK ONE) by Evelyn King
“It’s a dangerous time for a Witch.” The scars left behind by the Blood Massacre of 1888 still run deep through the Witches of Britain a hundred and thirty-five years later. Queen Mara, who led the Witches to victory on that harrowing night, must once again face her old enemy as well as a mysterious group of rebels with seemingly no motive. Tired and ready to retire, Queen Mara wants nothing more than to pass the baton on to her only living heir…too bad Lumen doesn’t want to be Queen. With only a few weeks left until she turns twenty-one and must officially claim the title of Heir to the Blood Crown, Lumen is determined to spend her last moments of freedom doing what she loves best – sneaking out to walk among mortals and getting outrageously drunk at the upcoming Samhain Ball. Fate has a different idea. As a night of debauchery drags on, Lumen is embroiled in a mystery that will rewrite history, shed light on the recent attacks on Witches, and send her on a path to discover the true culprit behind her parents’ murders.
A hundred and thirty-five years in the past, two brothers are the only reason that the ignorant Witches of Gallows End haven’t been slayed in their entirety. Though the Grave brothers’ names may never make it into the history books, that doesn’t mean they’ll be entirely forgotten. AmazonKU
IN PREY WE TRUST (APEX ACADEMY CAPERS BOOK THREE) by Cassandra Featherstone
My second year at Apex is going to be different. That’s what I’ve been telling myself, but I’m no fool. The Council can repair the damage to campus from last year, but it won’t change the rot beneath the surface. Someone is killing students and we don’t know why, much less who. My gut tells me my mother is paw deep in this nightmare, but is she the one pulling the strings or there a darker force at play? With my besties and the five professors who have sworn to protect me, I’m coming back to a viper’s nest of enemies and dark secrets. Until we figure out who the murderer lurking in our midst is, I’ll never be safe. ‘Run, rabbit run’ isn’t just a taunt anymore. It’s the only way I’ll stay alive. AmazonKU
DOMINIC AND THE DOLPHIN (LAND AND SEA: A SHIFTER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Vinni George
What happens when fate intertwines shifters from land and sea? Dante Perez knows what it’s like to be an omega in an alpha’s world. He’s fought to make his company one of the best, and when he gets the opportunity to sponsor the summer’s air and water show circuit, he’s not going to let anything stand in his way, especially not alpha flyboy Dominic Pavone. Or his inconvenient attraction to the irritating man. For Dominic, being a stunt pilot for the summer is usually the best part of his year. Until Dante ruins everything by traveling with the show. Now Dom can’t escape Dante no matter how hard he tries… and maybe he’s not trying all that hard. When a hotel mix-up leaves Dante and Dominic sharing a room, the sparks that normally fly between them turn into flames of a different kind—the type that set the sheets on fire, and both men realize there is more between them. A lot more. As summer and their arrangement comes to an end, a surprise changes everything they thought they knew about each other, but maybe a new beginning—the kind that leads to forever—is exactly what Dom and Dante need. AmazonKU
CELESTIA: YEAR THREE (ASLAN ACADEMY: UNICORN BLESSED CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Avery Phoenix and Yumoyori Wilson
Celestia Rainbow never expected to find out the truth about her birth or the role she now plays in the crisis going on throughout the dimensions. Forsaken are getting stronger and are attacking hunters and huntresses across the dimensions out of their desire for immense power. Celestia must deal with learning how she can help while also balancing her classes at Aslan Academy and dealing with the tension that’s growing within her team. With Theo returning home, Hunter dealing with his own issues, and Cairus and Caio feeling stuck on deciding whose side they’re on, Celestia, Finn, and Orion are having to work overtime to try and bring Team Misfit back together. Now that they know the identity of the mysterious man from Celestia’s dreams, it’s time to fight Darkness with Light, with the help of new comrades, familiars, and a little sprinkle of glitter. Will Aslan’s Elite unicorn shifter be able to hold onto her badass name and finally defeat the growing Darkness? Or will she and her lovers finally crumble beneath their own insecurities? Only one way to find out. AmazonKU
GRAVE DUTY: A PARANORMAL PSYCHIC SUSPENSE MYSTERY (SHELBY NICHOLS ADVENTURE BOOK 17) by Colleen Helme
After the turmoil of the last few weeks, Shelby is hoping for a little less excitement and drama in her life, but her duty to a mob boss, the police, and her family, make that nearly impossible. Soon, the biggest danger she faces comes from an unexpected source, and she finds that some coincidences are part of a bigger scheme that could lead her to an early grave. Let’s hope she can dig her way out, or this adventure might be the last chapter in the life of Shelby Nichols. AmazonKU
NECTAR OF WAR: THE SONG OF VERITY AND SERENITY (THE VECTOR OF WAR SERIES BOOK ONE) by Leilani Helen Aki
A deadly mutation has reached its peak within Vaigon—The Realm of the Wolves—forcing High Prince Laven and the Leaders of his Court to seek out other Realms for a cure. Throughout Laven’s search for alliance, he discovers The Realm of the Fae may be their only hope at surviving not just the mutations but the coming war. As a now separated world, the nations of Voschantai Universe must put their differences to rest and live as the Orviantes of their world once did ages before to stop the darkness looming over them all. In Vaigon, Maivena, a captive servant, and Prince Laven become a contracted pair. As they grow closer Maivena discovers powers within herself that provide her with the strength she once thought lost. During this age of war, sacrifices are made, love is tested, families are broken, and lives are to be taken. Even those who are known as the strongest of their world falter in the wake of disaster, all but one. AmazonKU
DINNER AT fOXY’S (LAW AND SUPERNATURAL ORDER BOOK THREE) by Sylvia Onyx
Whenever he enters my restaurant, I can’t take my eyes off rookie officer Silas Bixby. He’s much too young for me—and too human. I’m a fox shifter. Few humans will have anything to do with my kind, and those who will are criminals, not cops, but still… I can’t stop fantasizing about how I could show Silas everything a shifter can do. When my uncle tries to force me back into the family fold, he puts Silas in danger. I vow to do everything I can to see my family brought to justice. I might not survive, but if I do, there might be a chance for Silas and me. AmazonKU
THE HAUNTED FIRE (LIN COFFIN MYSTERY BOOK 17 by J A Whiting
VS Note: Author states there are “some paranormal elements”.
Lin Coffin has been able to see ghosts since she was a little girl and living on the island of Nantucket provides plenty of opportunities to interact with spirits. It is early May and Lin and Leonard are doing spring cleanup for their landscape clients, Jeff and his partner continue to renovate houses, and Viv is getting the bookstore-café ready for the tourist season. Lin hasn’t seen a ghost since November and has enjoyed the peaceful winter and the bustle of spring, but there is a problem on the island. Fire has engulfed two houses and their interiors have been a total loss, and the townsfolk are worried there might be an arsonist on the loose. Lin and Viv discover a third fire and there is something about it that makes the cousins think it has something to do with a ghost.
Will they be able to help restore calm to the island by finding the person responsible for the fires while also helping a ghost find peace, or will everything go up in smoke? AmazonKU
WHERE FATE LEADS: FIGHTING FATE by Reina Torres
Brought to an exclusive Brazillian Resort for her wedding, Rosalicia finds her fiancé in bed with another woman. Heartbroken and rejected, she finds herself on a walk through the wild gardens surrounding the resort. Blinded by tears, she walks straight into the arms of an aroused shapeshifter. His soul is split in two. Half man, half jaguar, he has lived his entire life searching for the one who can merge his soul into one. Drawn to a resort carved into the jungle of his people, he hears the soul rending tears of a woman moving through the exotic gardens and when he finds her she stumbles into his arms. He knows, deep in his soul that she is the one for him. Rosalicia is his mate. His future lover. Mother of his heirs. He vows that if she lets him love her… worship her… she’ll never have a reason to cry again. He’ll do whatever it takes to make her blissfully happy for the rest of their lives. AmazonKU
HALFLING (MONSTROUS WORLD BOOK ONE) by S E Wendel
A half-orc, half-human belongs nowhere…Orek has spent his life trying to prove himself to a clan that despises him. The son of a deposed orc chief and human captive, he must try twice as hard to prove himself a worthy male, a strong hunter, a potential mate…
Resigned to a thankless place in the shadows, Orek ekes out a living on the fringes of the clan, just waiting for an opportunity. But what he finds instead one cold autumn night could ruin everything he’s worked so hard to gain—a human woman, captured just as his mother was so many years ago. The choice to protect her from the clan isn’t a choice at all, but what will protect him and his lonely heart from her? A life about to begin, usurped by fate…Sorcha has spent her life helping raise her many siblings, but now finally has the chance to seek her own adventures. At least, she did, before she was snatched from her horse and peddled by slavers. Taken far from home, she’s brought to the worst place imaginable—the craggy western mountains infested with brutal, brutish orcs. All humans know to fear them and stay away, and now she’s been sold to the cruelest clan-chief of them all. But the first orc she meets is nothing like the stories. He’s gentle. He frees her. Nothing is what it seems as they lose themselves in the forest, hunted by trackers and slavers. Out of her depth, Sorcha has no choice but to rely on the mysterious halfling who saved her—but she’s been betrayed already and cannot afford to trust him. Even if, little by little, the quiet male reveals himself to be everything she could ever want. A human and a halfling, lives ripped apart, brought together by coincidence or fate. Running for their lives, they may find the most dangerous place is together. AmazonKU
CURIOSITY CAUGHT THE DEMON by Travis Beaudoin
It’s hard to surprise Gremory. He’s been around for millennia, after all. But when this Duke of Hell is accidentally summoned by Scotty Campbell, the big-hearted owner of a struggling antique shop, he realizes there are still people in the world who can provoke his curiosity. As Gremory lets himself get tangled up in human emotions and earthly delights, Scotty’s big heart and quiet strength become irresistible. What started out as strictly business will blossom into a connection that will stretch the laws of Heaven, Hell, and the local village council. From witty banter to steamy encounters to the genuine joy two kindred souls find when they work toward a common goal, their relationship will push them farther than they ever expected to go. Sparks will fly, but will they be able to save Scotty’s shop in time for the town’s annual Halloween Festival? AmazonKU
LOVE IN THE TIME OF LIONS: CAT SHIFTERS BOOK EIGHT by Severine Wolfe
Neither of them was looking for love, or even lust. However, once they met it was a key fitting into a lock that opened and showed them the world neither of them had really paid much attention to before. Cressida Turbett wanted a mate, someday, at some nebulous point in the future. She wanted a man who loved her for her and not who her father was. She was happy and content as she was. Then Destiny gave her a wake-up slap. Dr. Bashir Khalfaoui was going on sabbatical when he was grabbed by the Shifter Council to see to a former council member’s son. The brilliant psychiatrist takes the job, takes the pay, and meets an intriguing women who punches every button he has. AmazonKU
FATE OF A FAUX (LORD OF RATHE DUET BOOK TWO) by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones
The King of Darkness is dead. It’s time for a new one to rise…London Crow isn’t who I thought she was. She’s worse. My hate for her knows no bounds. My need for her has no end. But it’s my inability to have her that might just end us all, as the fates refuse to be ignored. Now, there’s a darkness sweeping the streets of Rathe, threatening to destroy the Kingdom we know and love, and it’s all because of her. The mate I can’t have. The bond I can’t let go. There is only one way to restore balance, and it begins and ends with her. The problem? I broke the girl into a thousand tiny pieces without a second thought. Earning her forgiveness won’t be easy, but that’s fine. If she won’t give it freely, I will take it. One mistake at a time. AmazonKU
NEVER TRUST AN ALPHA (WOLVES OF BLACKWOOD BOOK ONE) by Sadie Sears
Ever since I discovered I’m not human, I’ve always believed wolf shifters are monsters, me included. Except the alpha and mayor of Blackwood Creek isn’t a monster at all. He’s my fake fiancé for my own protection. As the prime suspect in a murder investigation, I’ve got no choice but to take sanctuary with Ridge until I can clear my name. But my presence in town means the entire pack in Blackwood Creek are in danger from the hunters who are after me. Not even Ridge’s strong protective instincts can save me—or the town—if I don’t leave soon. And if I stay much longer, my heart will be at risk of believing that shifters can be trusted and that my fake fiancé is the real thing. AmazonKU
STRANDED WITH THE KRAKEN (CLEARWATER MONSTERS BOOK ONE) by Zoe Ashwood
“The thought of you dating another man makes me want to punch through a wall. You’re magnetic.” I signed up for the new Bone-R app for monster dating thinking I’d get a fun one-night-stand out of the deal. Instead, I’m now stranded at the hot kraken’s house at Christmas because of a massive snow storm, and what started as a very hot hookup (who knew tentacles were so…flexible?!) now feels like so much more. But surely it’s too early to be talking about serious things like family and forever, isn’t it? Stranded with the Kraken is a long novella with a human heroine and a kraken shifter hero who fall for each other hard and fast. You’ll love it if you enjoy monster romance stories with low angst, happy endings, and tentacle play. AmazonKU
THE SHADOW ELF’S MISSION (ELVES OF ELDARLAN BOOK FIVE) by Elisa Rae
Favian lives torn between two worlds. As a shadow elf, he serves Eldarlan as a warrior in the spymaster’s ranks. All the while, evidence of his gargoyle blood remains hidden beneath a spell. Despite this, he is content in the life he has chosen until one day, he spots his fated mate, but she is out of his reach in more ways than one. Years pass before he is offered the opportunity to actually meet her, but she isn’t who he thought she was. Cersei has spent her life hiding in plain sight as the companion of an oligarch’s daughter. By blending in and not calling attention to herself, she has avoided the fate that took her father’s life. Then, political factions change, tensions rise, and her employer and his family are in danger. To make matters worse, the elven bodyguard they hired for protection won’t stop challenging her perceptions of those around her. AmazonKU
A GODDESS OF LIFE AND DAWN (PINE HOLLOWSERIES BOOK THREE) by K M Moronova
Once upon a time, there were two Rhythm Gods: one of brilliance and one of darkness. But there was much more to the realms than the two gods alone could provide, so the Maker created a third, unknowingly unbalancing the Rhythm and setting the realms on a path of suffering. The God of War has stolen that which I hold dearest. Though I am reunited with my beloved gods, a hole remains and my heart is in shambles. Together we must look to the past to preserve the future, for if we cannot restore the Rhythm, the realms will crumble. AmazonKU
GRIFFINS AND APPLE PIES (SHIFTERS AND SWEETS BOOK THREE) by Zoe Chant
Controlling his griffin just got a whole lot harder…Landscape gardener Kieran’s unruly shifter side is getting out of hand. Mowing lawns? Griffin time. Grocery shopping? Griffin in the cart. This is definitely not a good time to finally meet his fated mate… especially when she’s only in town for a mandatory vacation. Workaholic Natasha never intended to return to her small hometown. And she’s definitely not planning to stay. But between the delicious pies and the even more tempting Kieran, it’s hard to remember why she ever left. Still, it would be foolish to fall for a guy who keeps disappearing… right? But Kieran’s not the only mystery in town. Between the possibly haunted house and a definitely charming hunk, Natasha becomes torn between the life she knows or embracing the unexpected – whatever that turns out to be. In a town of treats, legends, and unexpected flights of fancy, can Natasha find love that truly lifts her off her feet? AmazonKU
TURNED ON BY THE MIDLIFE WOLF (SHIFTER NATION: MARKED OVER FORTY) by Meg Ripley
VS Note: From SEPT 23.
At 46, I went back to college to learn about mythical creatures. I never thought my hot professor would turn me into one. After giving my life to raising my daughters, It was time for me to live out my dream And go back to school to get my degree. Meeting a cute guy my age in the coffee shop, I thought my first day was off to a great start. Until I got to class and realized Sean was my professor. My daughter says he’s the campus crush, But just like the creatures in his folklore lectures, His private life is shrouded in mystery—Which only made me want to find out more. I signed up for an extra credit field trip, Looking for Bigfoot in the woods. But when my car broke down and he drove me home, The professor gave me an education I’ll never forget. I’m his student, so we’re forbidden to be together, But that’s just the beginning of my troubles. During another outing, I’m shot by a hunter, And as I lay dying in the forest, Sean offers me a second chance at life. He changes into a wolf right before my eyes, And when he bites me, I return from the brink of death—As a wolf, just like him. AmazonKU
DADDY WOLF’S FAKE MARRIAGE (PROSPECT SHIFTER DADDY MATES) by Serena Meadows
I was trying my hardest to stay away from the sexy rancher at work… until he discovered a huge secret. It’s almost comical to watch Mitchell care for the baby that he just found out he had. I’m a veterinarian at the same ranch he works at, and his glances haven’t escaped me. Mitchell is a tall and handsome alpha. Asking for help isn’t in his DNA but this unique situation calls for something drastically different. Different… as in… me.
He’s struggling with his new baby, and I’m struggling to get my hands on my trust fund that would allow me to build my dream clinic. A fake marriage would solve all our problems. All problems… except one. The secret about his identity that he would no longer be able to keep. Mitchell must embrace his new role as a dad, and as a protector…
While I find a way to keep my heart locked away in a safe place. AmazonKU
BULL-HEADED (COLD-BLOODED ALPHA BOOK NINE) by Eve Bale
Colorado was supposed to be my haven. A place to lie low and avoid my abusive ex for a couple of days. In no way did I expect to stumble into a naked man’s garden and watch him change into a wolf…Dean Blackshaw, the delicious-smelling, naked guy I witnessed do the impossible, seems dead set on proving not all men should be avoided. That some might actually be worth falling for. But he isn’t in my future. I have a life waiting for me in Nebraska and a career that I spent years building. One I have no intention of abandoning for someone I suspect is keeping secrets from me. I’m used to managing on my own, in life and in business. To have someone watch my back is a pipe dream that belongs to someone else. Dean says I’m bull-headed, and maybe I am. Unfortunately, so is the abusive ex who followed me to Colorado and intends to do me harm. If heroes exist in this world, I’ve never come close to finding one. But if I want to survive what’s coming, I’m going to need one. Dean is determined to be that guy. Can I trust him? AmazonKU
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“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months. And I may mention ‘special items’.
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I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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