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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KIAN: ALIEN ADOPTION AGENCY BOOK 15 by Tasha Black
Silent and serious warrior Kian is being forced to leave his brothers-in-arms to watch over an Imberian baby and her adoptive mother. It’s bad enough to feel his ancient heart softening for the little whelp. But after one whiff of the beautiful Terran girl meant to be the baby’s mother, he is wrecked by the knowledge that this is his fated mate. Their long trek across the frontier moon’s dangerous tundra will threaten their very lives. But what good is Kian’s life when his soul is caught up in a fight against his nature, as he begs the gods to release him from the bond that pulls him tighter every day to the woman with the sparkling eyes and achingly soft curves? AmazonKU
BETROTHED TO THE YETI: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Marilyn Barr
Will Jaya’s bitterness unleash the darkness in Pabu’s soul, or will their love save the village of corrupted Alpha from self-destruction? Jaya, human colonist on Enceladus, Moon of Saturn, 2700 AD – As the third daughter of a beggar, my prospects at the Alpha’s betrothal ceremony range from horrific to nightmarish. Sometimes I wonder if I should have taken matters into my own hands…like my eldest sister, Nima. Her fate rests in her baby bump. Where I sleep tonight depends on the mercy of the Seer, and what the colony Leaders voted to do with me. Will I be chained in the brothel or somewhere more terrifying? Do I dare wish for a life far away from Alpha? Pabu, Enceladus Yeti deemed the Protector of Humans – After generations of loneliness, I summoned the courage to request a companion in the villages’ tithes. I yearn for the relationship I had with the first Earthlings to land on this snowy wasteland, the ones who taught me the language and ways of humans. Jaya is an ill-tempered shell of those jovial humans. She says she’s my bride, but will my darkness take her claim as an invitation to consume her? How long can I hide my baser instincts when my fondness for her grows by the day and her angry suit of armor melts faster than snow. AmazonKU
DEAR GALAXY by Paige Lavoie
To find love, Susie will not only have to go off planet—she’ll have to go off-book. As the school’s advice columnist, Susie Starlight has all the answers. It doesn’t matter that she’s never 1. Been on a date. 2. Traveled off-planet. 3. Made a decision without her trusted guidebook. Working anonymously as Miss Galaxy, she has steered every relationship at Galaxy High. While Susie might not have any experience, The Space Age Ladies’ Guide to Romance and Social Affairs does—and she follows The Guide’s advice to the letter. Even when it means giving up on winning the attention of her longtime crush or sparking a love story of her own. When an anonymous love letter arrives at her desk for Miss Galaxy, Susie gathers her courage, friends, and a souped-up space cruiser to embark on a scavenger hunt through the stars.
GENERATION SHIP: A NOVEL by Michael Mammay
VS Note: Hard scifi release of note, not a romance. I really enjoy his books and I always love the generation ship trope so I had this pre-ordered.
In 2108, Colony Ship Voyager departed Earth for the planet of Promissa with 18,000 of the world’s best and brightest on board. 250 years and 27 light years later, an arrival is imminent. But all is not well. The probes that they’ve sent ahead to gather the data needed to establish any kind of settlement aren’t responding, and the information they have received has presented more questions than answers. It’s a time when the entire crew should be coming together to solve the problem, but science officer Sheila Jackson can’t get people to listen. With the finish line in sight, a group of crewmembers want an end to the draconian rules that their forebearers put in place generations before. However, security force officer Mark Rector and his department have different plans. As alliances form and fall, Governor Jared Pantel sees only one way to bring Voyager’s citizens together and secure his own power: a full-scale colonization effort. Yet, he may have underestimated the passion of those working for the other side…Meanwhile, a harsh alien planet awaits that might have its own ideas about being colonized. A battle for control brews, and victory for one group could mean death for them all.
SCARPER (THE DELPHIC DAME BOOK TWO) by Jenny Schwartz
VS Note: From the blurb for Book One: “Captain Cherry Pendit is a very improper oracle. A proper seer warns the hero, then retires to the luxury of her temple while the hero saves the day. Pfft. Boring.”
A fate-defying chase across the universe. Fate is a tricky witch. On the run across federation space, Cherry has stuffed far too many dangerous secrets into her scout ship. Now the Delphic Dame is the most hunted spaceship in the universe. It may also be the only force in the universe capable of saving humanity. Cherry just has to stay one step ahead of her enemies – and, maybe, of her allies. AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE ALIEN KING (ALIEN LOVE ISLAND BOOK FOUR) by Lindsey R Loucks
VS note: Cliffhanger.
On Alien Love Island, the days are hot, but the nights are scorching…As I set off alone on this little deranged planet, I begin to learn what makes it tick…and I don’t like what I hear. Not one bit. See, there was an attempted kidnapping, and for once, the victim wasn’t me. She’s innocent. She’s scared. She didn’t almost get whisked away to a reality dating show where the contestants brag about typing their college thesis on a waffle maker and still getting an A. Soon, it’s a race against the clock to find out the truth and maybe, just maybe, salvage what’s left of my broken heart.
HER ALIEN HEALERS (THE DRIFT: HAVEN COLONY BOOK SIX) by Susan Hayes
She’s ready to move on to the next chapter of her life — but never expected it would be a love story. Jodi Clark has been many things over the years: a doctor, a wife, and a divorced single mother. Now, there’s just one more thing she needs to do – for once in her life, she’s going to put herself first. An unexpected invitation to Haven colony comes at the perfect moment. A new home and new challenges are just what she needs to kick-start her time of self-discovery. At least, that’s what she thought…Haven isn’t as peaceful as its name implies. There are hidden threats, secret societies, and most dangerous of all, a pair of sexy alien silver foxes that are as alluring as they are off-limits. Two alien healers who cannot mend their broken hearts are about to meet their cure…
Tariq and Sulat are Vardarian anrik, blood-bound brothers destined to share their lives, a family, and a mate. When a tragic accident claimed the life of their mahaya, grief shattered their lives and ended their hopes for the future. Joining the exodus to Haven seems like the best way to move forward and rebuild what remains of their family. Their new home is indeed a haven, but one under threat from outside forces and the pressures of traditions best left in the past. Three healers willing to risk their lives to protect their patients… but do they have the courage to risk their hearts? AmazonKU
KARID: SVESTI FATED MATES BOOK 5 by Wavy Martin
Thirty years ago, the Zuvgran released a virus that killed most Svesti females and rendered the remainder infertile. The Svesti initiate first contact with Earth when their scientists discover that humans and Svesti can interbreed. Humans may be able to save the warrior species that has been protecting Earth’s region of space for a century. Ava is a chef who is enjoying experimenting with the new foods and spices she’s discovering in the universe. After suffering a cruel childhood, food is her way to connect without becoming too close to people. Karid is the tactical officer on the space cruiser. Intelligent, charismatic, and known for his comic relief—until he returns from a secret mission irrevocably changed.
CLAUDE AND AMATA (ANCIENT ALIENS DESCENDANTS BOOK SEVEN) by Keri Kruspe
Thrown together to thwart an alien invasion, Claude, a seasoned and battle-weary former spy of Earth, found himself entangled with Amata, a captivating immortal that hailed from the enigmatic planet Akurn. As their worlds collided amidst the chaos of conflict, an unstoppable force of attraction between them was unleashed, igniting an undeniable attraction that transcended their differences. Amata is haunted by the agonizing loss of her husband to the ravages of time, making her wary of surrendering her heart to Claude. Claude, still bearing the fresh scars of his own past, fears the pain of loss after having witnessed his beloved wife succumb to cancer. Both carry the heavy weight of their grief, fiercely guarding their hearts against the possibility of enduring further anguish. But when a malevolent criminal captures the woman Claude has lost his mortal heart to, he stops at nothing to save her. Fueled by his unyielding love, the truth becomes clear. Even though their rare love can never have a happy ending, it doesn’t matter. They deserve whatever limited time they have left to be together. Facing untold danger, he defies all odds and sets out to rescue the woman he loves from an unforgiving fate. In the desolate depths of their torment, a flicker of hope dares to rise. Together, do Claude and Amata have the courage to unravel the enigmatic tapestry of life itself to carve out a shared destiny? Or will they forever be doomed to face an eternity apart?
THESE BURNING STARS (THE KINGDOM TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Bethany Jacobs
VS note: Not listed as a romance. A scifi release of note.
A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empire that spans star systems, built on the bones of a genocide. A carefully hidden secret that could collapse worlds, hunted by three women with secrets of their own. All collide in this explosive space opera debut from a powerful new voice in sci-fi. On a dusty backwater planet, occasional thief Jun Ironway has gotten her hands on the score of a lifetime: a secret that could raze the Kindom, the ruling power of the galaxy. A star system away, preternaturally stoic Chono and brilliant hothead Esek— the two most brutal clerics of the Kindom—are tasked with hunting Jun down. And tracking all three across the stars is a ghost from their shared past known only as Six. But what Six wants is anyone’s guess. It’s a game of manipulation and betrayal that could destroy them all. And they have no choice but to see it through.
WARRIOR (THE OUTLAND BOOK CLUB IN SPACE BOOK TWO) by Annie Lucas
Things could be worse. One minute, I was hiking through the Appalachian wilderness with my friends from the Outlander Tuesday Night Book Club. One bright light later, and I’m hundreds of feet below ground, tasked with taking care of the miners in this labyrinth of tunnels—slaves just like me. Except they’re not like me, they’re children… alien children. And kids will be kids, no matter which part of the galaxy they’re from. All they need is love and to feel safe. My task seems hopeless until he shows up. Daicon, war chief of the Bardaga, is not amused when I refuse to leave this desolate moon without the children, effectively quashing his rescue attempt. Despite his aggravation, Daicon formulates a plan for all of us to escape the drudgery of the mines while stepping into the role of surrogate father for tiny beings starved for security and affection. I’m no longer worried about protecting the children with Daicon around. Now, my biggest worry is protecting my heart! AmazonKU
HYPNOTIZE (CAPE AND COWL BOOK THREE) by
VS Note: LGBTQ superhero romance.
Asher – Ubiquitor is everywhere crime is! Problem is, crime is everywhere and Asher Underwood is exhausted. His wife is gone, his boss is overbearing and he’s missing out on time with his kids. Thankfully, his twin brother is on the ball and signs him up for a nanny. Donovan is a Godsend. He keeps the kids and the house in line. He’s also sweet, funny, and very, very attractive. The last one throws Asher for a loop. He’s never found a man attractive before—and everything about it is confusing him. Donovan – A desperate sprint out of Springdale takes Donovan Domenico out of reach of the Franklins—the family that runs Springdale—and away from the unwanted advances of one the brothers, Winston. The mad dash takes him directly into The Alliance Network—TAN. TAN, an organization that helps heroes, places Donovan with Ubiquitor’s unassuming alter ego, Asher. The superhero is desperate for help and incredibly sexy. Trying to resist his new boss, Donovan tosses himself into caring for the kids, the house and finding some romance. The attraction between Asher and Donovan is too strong to resist. Dangerous and inappropriate, neither of them want to slow down or walk away. But the Franklins are not to be trifled with, and four of the brothers agree Donovan humiliated them. It’s time for a jailbreak and revenge on both Asher and Donovan. AmazonKU
NEW EARTH ORDER: KATIERAN PRIME SERIES BOOK 18 by KD Jones
Dr. Cara Davenport trained most of her life to save Earth from dying. Every class, every test, every challenge has led her to this point. What she didn’t prepare for was developing feelings for a stubborn, self-absorbed sexy alien that seems to push all her buttons in the worst and best ways. Senior Scientist TanOR travelled through the galaxies to a small and primitive planet called Earth. The humans that lived on the planet were irresponsible and nearly destroyed all natural resources. His mission was to try to save Earth. He would be able to do that a lot better if he wasn’t distracted by the tiny human asking non-stop questions. Come on this journey to not only an alien culture but learn how vital Earth is to us all. Amazon
ALIEN VIKING’S PLUNDER (ALIEN VIKINGS BOOK ONE) by Calista Skye
Josie was abducted by a Viking. An alien Viking from space, raiding her space station in orbit around Earth. Chief Bragr is huge and blond, his beard is braided and he has an intricate tattoo covering his body. What Josie thought was just a helmet are actual horns growing out of his head. His commanding presence makes it impossible for her to look away. When he locked her in his cabin on his ship, there was no doubt about what he was planning with her: the bulge in his suede pants was ridiculous, and he had a dangerous look in his sky-blue eyes. But Josie is not about to let this gorgeous raider from space have his way with her. She’s more than just an astrophysicist on a life contract. She may in fact be the deadliest woman Bragr has ever met. AmazonKU
ALIEN CRIME BOSS (DARKLY WED) by Athena Storm
Duty calls. But so does desire. I thought I was a strong and confident woman. But after meeting Renan in a seedy bar, I realized that I was nothing but a toy to this alien mobster. There is no way I’d ever be able to bring him in. But there is every way in which he’ll take me for himself. All my pride and dignity is gone in the hands of this criminal alien beast. He’s brought me to my knees. For him…It’s where I belong. AmazonKU
MONSTERS WITHIN MEN: AN MM POST APOCALYPTIC ROMANCE by TJ Rose
London, 2053. One of the last remaining civilisations in the world. A decade on from the first wave of human-flesh-craving monsters that wiped out most of society, Noah finds himself stepping up to lead Squad E, part of London’s East Regiment, fighting back against the creatures that threaten mankind. But between battling monsters, struggling with grief, and his rivalry with another lieutenant, Noah is sinking, fast. The last thing he needs is a young, weak conscript with an attitude problem to add to his issues. Especially when he can’t seem to get him out of his head. Zeke, Squad E’s newest recruit, would rather do anything else than be conscripted into the dwindling military force battling to save humanity. But when his research assistant job abruptly ends after his boss is arrested under mysterious circumstances, he must learn to embrace his new life as a soldier. But perhaps his attractive commanding officer—whom he is forbidden from dating—might offer the silver lining he never knew he wanted? As the crisis escalates, London’s time begins to run out. Food shortages, riots, and secrets buried by leadership all push the city towards its boiling point. The ten members of Squad E, along with their faithful dog, Wolf, must band together if they’re going to make it out of this alive. AmazonKU
LOSING ARES (ARES ASCENDING BOOK TWO) by Kim Conrey
First Sgt. Carlos Gonsalves has pledged his allegiance to the rogue Mars colony and to his best friend, the former rebel aristocrat, Jack Windsor. Going all in for the colony means he’s been declared AWOL and cannot return to Earth, but it was worth it, especially now that he’s found the love of his life: Safia Asfour. With the off-world colony on the brink of civil war, the rebels recruit a savior to tip the balance. Unfortunately, he’s a predator from Safia’s past who threatens to destroy her relationship with Carlos -and she’ll let him if it will save the lives of her friends aboard the starship HMS Ares. Meanwhile, best friend Harlow Hanson has an idea that will help Safia get her power back: Safia will deal out the vigilante justice Harlow once did before marrying Jack. Though Safia becomes a force to be reckoned with, no force in the galaxy can stop the predator determined to claim her as his own. Losing Ares shows just how far the colonists will go to protect the ones they call family. Carlos is about to prove it, even if he must punch a hole through two planets to save the one he loves. AmazonKU
DARED BY THE ALIEN DEVIL (BRIDES OF THE VINDUTHI BOOK SIX) by Ava York
He says he needs me to help prove his brother’s innocence. If this goes wrong, the small life I’ve carved out for myself on Thodos III will vanish – and take me with it. His heated touches drive me to the edge, sweet words full of promises. But do I dare for anything more? AmazonKU
DOLLY’S RUSE (SISTERS THREE BOOK 3): A STEAM AND SPELLS STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE by Mikala Ash
London is under attack! At Allenby Hall the net tightens around Dolly Preston and her gentleman friend, Pascal Baudelaire. Lies abound. Who can she trust? The chaos in the heart of the empire requires Agent of the Queen, the predatory Miss Clayton, to make an ultimatum. The snowstorm ends, and Molly, caring for the wounded Mr. Allenby, is in for a shocking disappointment as events reveal the truth behind the Lewellen murder. While London burns, Polly risks her new relationship with the honourable Tom Gold by revealing her extreme carnal desires. The three Preston sisters deal with the threat to their family’s future in their own inimitable styles, but will they succeed?
REFRACTIONS OF LIGHT (FISA AGENTS BOOK TWO) by BL Jones
VS Note: Listed in superhero romance. LGBTQ. The blurb for book one states they aren’t actually superheroes but there do seem to be scifi elements.
Our eyes are broken windows capable of using light to bring truth into focus. Some months ago, a ruthless assassin and a British intelligence agent met on a dark street in Danger City. One saved the other and from this new alliances were formed that have the potential to change everything. Jack Roth is caught in the liminal space between hero and villain, his every decision planted firmly in the grey. Leo Snow is a good man still desperately trying to make the right choices in a world that constantly forces him to question what that means. Now, both men have been sent out on a rescue mission that will test the endurance of their new partnership and the depth of their feelings for one another as the past comes calling and the future casts shadows neither can escape. AmazonKU
ATOMIC WASTELAND!: DYSTOPIAN SCIFI WESTERN ROMANCE by Tabitha Lovelace
Nancy just found out she’s a synth. Harrison is a bounty hunter, hired by the powerful SynthTech Syndicate to find her. But they both have other ideas about how they want to spend their time…Steamy, spicy contemporary romance meets sci-fi western adventure. AmazonKU
BETRAYED BY THE ALIEN BRIDE LOTTERY (KHANAVAI WARRIOR BRIDE GAMES BOOK 16) by Margo Bond Collins
Note: This book takes place before Evading the Alien Bride Lottery and Fighting for the Alien Bride Lottery. I never should have trusted an alien—not with my life, and definitely not with my heart.When I started dating Francisco, I never dreamed his family was connected to the mob. But I learned better when I tried to break up with him. He was absolutely determined to make sure I couldn’t get away from him. What’s a girl to do when she discovers her obsessive ex is a Mafia hitman? I ran as far away as I could get. All the way to Station 21, where I entered the Alien Bride Lottery. Because marrying a total stranger from a different planet has to be better than dying, right? I never dreamed the director of the Alien Bride Games might betray me to the monsters I was trying to escape. I don’t think I can ever trust anyone again—not even the hot alien I was beginning to fall for. The one who promises he can protect me. But everywhere I look, all I can see is betrayal. AmazonKU
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VS: This week I’m going to highlight KYDEN book one in my Badari Gladiator series. I’ve always been fascinated by gladiators and who doesn’t love a scifi romance featuring them?
KYDEN: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Veronica Scott
Kyden is the top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems but he’s hardly there by choice. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. He has no idea where his home is or how many years have passed since he was condemned to a life of endless combat. Kill or be killed is the rule and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death.
Elara Vasclavian is the daughter of a senator, as far removed from the life of a gladiator as a noblewoman can be until through the machinations of a political enemy, she ends up in terrible jeopardy. Abducted and given to a group of drunken gladiators for their amusement the night before the games, Elara vows to put up a fight but there’s no real hope of saving herself. Until Kyden steps in, responding to the goddess’s commandment to protect those who are smaller and weaker. And discovers she’s his fated mate.
Rescued, Elara returns to her life of privilege but she can’t forget the man who saved her life. The gulf between their places in the Five Systems is unbridgeable, no matter how much Kyden longs for even a glimpse of her in the arena audience. No matter how much she feels the pull to be by his side. As matters stand, they cannot be together…Or can they?
KYDEN is the first book in a new series, spun off from my ongoing Badari Warriors series. Kyden is a Generation Five Badari whereas the main characters in the long running series are from a later time and are Generation Eight. This new series stands alone and you don’t have to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. I couldn’t resist the temptation to tell a few other Badari stories, set in the galaxy’s Hinterlands, and who can resist gladiators?
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THE WITCH’S SILVER LINING (WITCHES OF BEFANA BAY BOOK ONE) by Deanna Chase
Welcome to the magical town of Befana Bay, located on the enchanted shores of the Hood Canal in the Pacific Northwest. Sage Easton is a driven witch. At just thirty years old, she’s an accomplished blown glass artist. Her glass creations are magical. Literally. But when a spell takes away her magic, suddenly Sage is unable to work and the only way to get it back is to learn to love life without her gift. Now she has to seek help from her old high school nemesis, the handsome and fun-loving man who has always gotten under her skin. August West has one goal: enjoy life at all costs. He embraces the motto work to live, don’t live to work. He spends his nights bartending and his days talking to orcas, photographing wildlife, and helping out whoever needs a hand. So when Sage Easton asks him to help her out, he takes it as his personal challenge to show the workaholic how to embrace the beauty of Befana Bay. But the tables are turned when the magic of Befana Bay is threatened, and August is certain he knows exactly who’s to blame. He needs Sage’s help to track down the one responsible before life in Befana Bay is changed forever.
PREVAIL (BEGINNINGS END SERIES BOOK 10) by W J May
Who says you can never go home again…? When Kiera and her friends are rescued by Eden’s father and whisked away to a distant land, they think their troubles are over. No longer will they face the darkness alone, there is an army of immortals behind them. But all is not well between the fae, and a secret agenda threatens to unravel the delicate balance they’ve worked so hard to keep. The clock is ticking, and the dragon circles ever closer. Freedom will be granted only through compromise, but is the cost too great? What things must they sacrifice? What lies must they tell? By the time the dust settles, will there be anything left? Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
COURT OF DRAGONS AND VOWS (THE DRAGON CROWN SERIES BOOK TWO) by G Bailey
After barely surviving The Dragon Crown Test, I wake up in the desert at the mercy of the Dragon Riders and their brutal Commander. They come for me, my dragon kings, even when I didn’t expect them to get out alive. The dragon kings make an uneasy alliance with the dragon riders, both with a common goal to stop the Sorcerer before he gets too powerful. But they have secrets and they won’t tell me any of them. My new shadow dragon knew I was coming to him. He claims I’m his destined mate… and he isn’t the only one with that claim. Old magic and Greek Gods are real, and they won’t stop until they have claimed Ayiolyn. In this world of dragon riders, complicated love, and Greek Gods, I need to become stronger. I’m the princess of the Fifth Court, and I was born to rule. AmazonKU
A MIDLIFE MOON (AGED TO PERFECTION BOOK FOUR) by Sara Bourgeois
When artist Olive Winston is found murdered after the town’s annual Mid-Moon Masquerade, latent witch Tilly Parsons teams up with handsome sheriff Shane Ackers to uncover the killer. With arcane symbols painted on the body and secrets lurking around every corner, Tilly and Shane must navigate a twisted web of affairs, scandals, and lies to expose the truth. But Olive’s murder has ties to Tilly’s own blossoming magic, and the closer she gets to answers, the more danger she attracts. To solve the case and embrace her destiny, Tilly must risk everything to unmask a cunning killer before they strike again. AmazonKU
FALL OF THE ORC: AN MM MONSTER ROMANCE (ORC FORGED) by Finley Fenn
The orc broke him in battle. Now he’s aiming for his heart…In a world of warring orcs and men, Lieutenant Aulis Gerrard can’t afford to lose one more battle. But when he faces off against the biggest, most brutal berserker in the orcs’ war-band, he knows he’s met his doom…Until the deadly orc drops his axe. Draws Gerrard close. And orders him… to run. In the heat of the moment, caught in the orc’s inexplicable thrall, Gerrard obeys — but the fallout costs him his rank, his position, and his pride. With little left to lose, he decides to hunt down the brazen brute in the forest, and demand a rematch. But the orc doesn’t want just a rematch. He wants to court the pretty human lieutenant. To convert him. To conquer him…But Gerrard would never yield to high treason with an orc… right? Even if the devious devil offers up gifts, sweaty sparring-matches, and sweet surrender in the dark. Because fraternizing with a fearsome, fallen enemy might destroy everything Gerrard has left… and leave his heart shattered, too. AmazonKU
THE DEMON PRINCE (SEVEN DEADLY DEMONS BOOK THREE) by Emma Hamm
When a demon gets a taste for his own subjects, only one woman will offer herself to stop him. Gluttony has existed in the shadows for centuries. He’s consumed everything possible. Food, wine, magical substances, even the sweet kisses of maidens. But when he realizes the one thing he’s never consumed is a human itself, his kingdom spins into chaos. Katherine lives in the shadows of her village. Injured as a child, she isn’t a suitable match for marriage. So instead, she dedicates herself to having some purpose in the town. Stitching people up after Gluttony has his way with them makes her realize that she could be more of a solution than a problem. So she makes the trek up to his castle and offers him a deal he cannot refuse. Her blood, unlimited, if he will leave the rest of her town alone. Though he’s never even considered such a deal, Gluttony finds himself obsessed with this new human pet. He cannot get her honey scent out of his nose, or the kindness of her touch out of his mind. And swiftly he realizes that she soothes an ache in his chest he had forgotten existed. This little human has reminded him how lonely he is. And now he’ll do anything to keep her. AmazonKU
IN THE WICK OF TIME (MAGIC CANDLE SHOP MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Valona Jones
December in Savannah, Georgia, is a sight to behold. With all the festivities—including the traditional riverfront luminary display during the boat parade—twin sisters Tabby and Sage Winslow are busier than ever setting up for the big celebration. But that isn’t the only thing on the sisters’ minds. Both Sage and her fellow employee Mary Nicole are vying for the sought-after assistant manager job at the plant nursery. But when Loren Lee, their boss, is found dead, and Sage becomes the police’s favorite suspect, both Winslow girls know that they’ll need more than a flicker of magic and their sisterhood to solve the murder and clear Sage’s name. Soon, Tabby realizes that this is just one of the many problems they have. If being a suspect for murder wasn’t enough, there are more magical problems that they have to fix: Sage’s boyfriend is having a paranormal experience of his own he can’t control, there’s an energy vampire searching for his supposedly lost cousin, her cat suddenly dislikes her, and oh—every time Tabby hiccups, she turns completely invisible. The suspect list grows with each day and it seems everyone has a reason or a connection to Loren Lee. Tabby and Sage are burning the candle at both ends—but will it be enough to keep their friends safe and find this killer? Or will they be burned by their efforts?
WHEN DARKNESS MEETS DAWN: OURS EVERMORE, BOOK THREE by R K Munin
When a newly turned vampire, a brooding chimera, and a love-sick sloth bear shifter crash together, blood will flow and love will grow. Imani – Imani Alexander is trying to survive. As a vampire turned less than two years ago, she’s easy prey for a lot of preternatural creatures out there. Not to mention she’s got to earn enough to house herself and buy bagged blood. Although she recently made a new friend, hers is a lonely and fearful life. Cut off from her family and friends for their own safety, she’s got no one to lean on. Always the vivacious one ready to go out drinking and dancing, she now has to keep to herself and stay hyper-vigilant for anyone who might decide she looks like easy pickings. Some nights she even questions if this is a life worth living. Lex – Chimera shifter Lexington “Lex” Granger built a career as a mercenary who can survive the toughest situations. But all of it has taken its toll. He finds it hard to interact with happily ever after…(a lot more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SON OF THE ARCH DEMON: AN MM PARANORMAL ROMANCE by Amanda Meuwissen
Avriel – Turning twenty-one is almost universally seen as the age of transformation, of coming into one’s own, reaching adulthood, and sometimes even as a symbol of death and rebirth. I never knew how literal that last part could be until, on my twenty-first birthday, I died and was resurrected as a demon. Well, half-demon and would have died if I wasn’t prophesized to become the Antichrist and take over the world. All I wanted was to survive graduation, achieve my dream of becoming an artist, and maybe have Marc, the hot new guy who I thought liked me for me, be anything other than a lust demon hoping to guide me on my path to the apocalypse. Marchosias – Occasionally, ya gotta make yer own destiny, my lovelies, so when I found a thin spot in the veil between Hell and earth, I leapt right through it. Sensing the soon-to-be successor to the throne of Hell, I insinuated myself on campus and into his life to await his awakening and fell to my knees in supplication once he did. Pity Avi is so set on denying his destiny. But I can convince him. I will serve and aid and arouse my master in whatever manner necessary to get what I want. I’ve been an underling, a doormat, a lesser demon for far too long, and his path to glory is going to be mine. AmazonKU
REALM OF MIDNIGHT by Various
At the stroke of midnight, creatures of the realm come out to prowl. Beyond the witching hour, darkness and light collide in this limited edition paranormal and fantasy romance collection. These sweet to spicy stories will sweep you off your feet and sate your fantasy cravings. Gods, shifters, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers, alpha heroes, angels, demons, and so much more. Gargoyles watch silently over the realm where alpha shifters hunt, mighty dragons soar, dark fae wreak havoc, and powerful witches own the night. Enjoy numerous full-length novels, filled with paranormal creatures and fantasy romance. Heart-stopping heroes and alluring anti-heroes rule the land of midnight. You won’t find these exclusive novels anywhere else, so don’t miss your chance. These USA Today and international bestselling authors as well as up and coming authors bring you more than 10,000 pages at less than a dime per book. This collection is a steal, but it will only be available for a limited time. Don’t miss your chance to enter the Realm of Midnight.
HOLLOWED: A SLEEPY HOLLOW REIMAGINING by Jessica S Taylor
Nothing is ever as it seems in Sleepy Hollow…Sleepy Hollow is crumbling. To protect the supernatural town from the mundane world, each year a resident is sacrificed to The Dullahan, the Headless Horseman that protects the veil around the Hollow. Nineteen-year-old Katrina van Tassel knows she’s a disappointment to her parents, for more reasons than one. But as the only daughter of the most prominent family in Sleepy Hollow, she never imagined that she would be chosen as the next sacrifice. Or that in her attempt to escape, she would instead come face to face with the Horseman himself. But the harbinger of death isn’t who they said he was, and Katrina begins to question everything she has ever been told. Evil forces far more dangerous than the mysterious Horseman are at work in the Hollow, and the Horseman is determined to protect Sleepy Hollow. Katrina is tempted to take the Horseman’s offer of assistance in fleeing Sleepy Hollow, rather than staying to fight by his side to save the town. Until he reveals she’s the only one with the power to stop the evil being summoned.
MONSTERS’ MANOR: AN MMF MONSTER ROMANCE by Leigh Miller
Welcome to Edgar’s Acres, where the frights are delightful and the shadows are always watching. Losing my job was bad, but ending up on my witch of an aunt’s doorstep as a last resort is even worse. Her offer? Embrace the magick I’ve always denied and come work for her at our family’s haunted manor. The one staffed by monsters who aren’t just people in costumes, including two in particular who draw me in immediately. Renwick, the irritating, sexy demon who teases and taunts me to the very edge of my sanity. And Silas, the gentle, shadow-cloaked shade who only seems to want to protect me. They’ve got a history between them I’m not sure how I fit into, but as the autumn nights grow longer and darker, it gets harder and harder to stay away from either of them. My aunt’s given me a deadline—accept my place amongst monsters and witches by Samhain night, or pack it up and head back to the mundane world. Now, I’ll have to decide whether I’m brave enough to reach out and claim my two monstrous lovers and the powers I’ve always feared, whether I’m ready to step into this world of magick and dark desire. AmazonKU
YULETIDE’S GIFT: MM WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE SHORT (TALES OF THE TELLURIAN PACK BOOK SIX) by Blake R Wolfe
I know Jake’s been having a hard time staying positive during the holidays. After officially taking me as his mate, his family has been distant. But that’s not going to stop me from giving him the best Christmas ever! I keep joking I’m going to get a puppy for him, but I decided a bedroom swing was a better surprise! The look on his face was priceless, but what he did with it will live in my memory forever. This is a bonus short story following Leo and Jake from Beta’s Bliss. It can be read before or after the book. Amazon
A CROWN OF IMP AND BONE (IMP SERRIES BOOK 12) by Debra Dunbar
Once more the fate of mankind rests on Satan’s shoulders. A stupid misunderstanding has broken a ten-thousand-year old contract between the fae and the angels, and humans are now paying the price. Fairies are crossing through portals and freely kidnapping men, women, and children without fear of reprisal. The humans have no idea what’s happening to these random people, and the angel’s answer is to close the fae portals every couple of days and establish a committee to study the problem. And nobody has time for that. It’s up to me to get the Seelie queen to back down, to bring peace to a war-torn realm, and to rescue a bunch of teenage fairy girls—all while planning my wedding. Because the solution to every problem is chaos, and that’s what imps do best.
LYRIC OF WIND (THE WILDSONG SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Tricia O’Malley
The fate of the Fae world hangs in precarious balance. One rainy night, a man drops from the skies and lands at Raven’s feet on the cold streets of Galway. Compelled by the unknown, she palms a unique gold coin from the dying man’s pocket. This one act sets in motion a series of events that have been destined for Raven all along. When Kellen’s best friend is thrown from his alicorn, Kellen races through the night sky only to find Alistair crumpled on a street corner, a slender woman with lavender hair and combat boots bent over his broken body. His loss shatters Kellen, and he buys the woman’s silence before returning to fight a battle the Air Fae just might now lose. Yet the woman with the lavender hair and witchy eyes haunts his thoughts. Inextricably drawn to her, he finds himself returning to Galway to find her cornered in an alley by the Dark Fae. Fate binds the two together, but will blood tear them apart? AmazonKU
CHASING GOLDIE: A SPICY GOLDILOCKS RETELLING (THE LOST GIRLS BOOK TWO) by Holly Roberds
Ever been stuck between an alpha and a hard place? In a world where mages, faes, and humans coexist, I, Goldie, am taking a stand – swearing off the male species entirely. Ironically, all of them start throwing themselves at me with almost supernatural fervor the minute I make my vow. All except for one man, that is…When I move into a crumbling Victorian mansion, I didn’t know my unexpected inheritance would come with a neighbor who is a rugged alpha bear shifter with an alpha complex. He also comes with not one, but two baggage-laden brothers and a knack for turning my blood into molten lava. Oh, and did I mention the weird habit of finding myself in one of their beds each morning? My grumpy neighbor does *not* appreciate my friendly nature, and now we are locked in a heated feud that may bring down the whole house. As darker threats close in from both our worlds, we’ll need to bury the porridge to navigate the fine line between hate, love, and survival. AmazonKU
AS KING’S COMPANION by Forrest Greene
Jaime is the fourth son of the Prince of the Heighlands. Always an outsider in his family, Jaime seems unable to ever please his father, no matter how he tries. He longs to be a fighter, a hunter, anything other than the role his father has mapped out for him: future steward to his oldest brother. But Jaime’s set path in life is overturned when the consequences of an indiscretion on his part prove to be the final straw for his father. Infuriated, Prince Halden sends Jaime away from the Heighlands, the only home Jaime has ever known, to serve at the court of the powerful and despised king of Leilani. Alone in a much more sophisticated society than he is used to, Jaime must maneuver to find his way … and struggle to understand his feelings about the handsome King Alder of Leilani, to whom he has sworn fealty. Alder has much on his mind. Fighting a war he can’t end and can’t afford to lose, his widowed state is of far less import. Nonetheless, his Councilors are demanding he choose a Companion — a man to please his bed — as is expected of a widowed Leilani king with heirs. It is a choice he is in no hurry to make. The war and losses on the battlefield are of far greater concern, and the arrival of a disgraced prince from the least loyal part of his kingdom is a minor and unwanted distraction. Until Jaime walks into his court. For the first time in his life, Alder feels a genuine surge of lust for a man. But it’s a hopeless attraction. No Heighlander would admit to wanting another man, ever. Jaime wants to fight in the war. Alder wants to make love to him. Can they both possibly get what they want?
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL by Various
VS Note: While this collection doesn’t appear to include Fantasy or PNR, I love anthologies and it’s for a very good cause.
From sizzle to spice, we’ve got all your romance needs covered! Dive into some amazing romance stories while supporting a very important cause! Included are 24 short stories of various romance genres including: contemporary romance, dark romance, romantic suspense and rom-com. Grab this limited time collection before it’s gone forever!
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL is a romance anthology to benefit Breast Cancer Research in the US and Canada. This collection of short romance stories cannot be read anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be split equally and donated to the US Breast Cancer Research Foundation & the Canadian Cancer Society-CIBC Run for the Cure, both charitable organizations dedicated to funding breast cancer research. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SPRING OF RUIN: THE SISTERS SOLSTICE BOOK III by J L Vampa
As the Joubert Sisters navigate a world of impending war without their full magic, the Prince of Bone fights for his life—torn between the land of the living and the land of the dead—only to discover the Court of Achlys means more to him than he ever knew. Agatha untangles the prophecy that set their realm aflame. Winnie and the Druids prepare for war. Seleste faces physical setbacks in a foreign land. And Sorscha? Ah, Sorscha and her sass discover secrets in the catacombs of Araignée. AmazonKU
ANIMALS AND ACTUAL BEASTS (ISAAC TAYLOR MYSTERIES BOOK 11) by Lashell Collins
VS Note: A psychic detective mystery.
A dead and dismembered body has been found at the zoo, the first of many. Now it’s up to Detective Isaac Taylor to find out if those people were killed by an animal or by an actual beast. The kind that walk around on two legs. Sidney Taylor is going through a personal struggle of her own. One that has her fighting constant untamed fear. At what should be one of the happiest times of her life, the ferocious worry has its claws in her throat. When an unexpected opportunity lands in Ike’s lap, and a shocking twist leaves both him and Sidney reeling, they know they’ve got some big decisions to make. But will they choose wisely or will one wild decision destroy their future?
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NEITHER THE SUN NOR THE MOON by Pelaam
Luke works in the kitchen of his family-owned café, but dreams of being a top chef. His entire world is turned on its head when Michel comes into his life. Not only is Michel the son of the owner of the exclusive hotel on the mountain, but a dhampir, and as Luke’s family are lycans, his father has forbidden even a friendship between the two. But it isn’t friendship that develops. Luke slowly realizes they are fated mates, and he longs to be claimed. However, someone isn’t happy their relationship is strengthening and growing and seeks to break their bond. And they’re not above killing Luke to ensure it.
BLAME YOUR HEXES (SHADOW VALE WITCHES BOOK THREE) by Claire Robyns
Welcome to Shadow Vale, where the locals bite, monsters are real and the witches play fast and loose with the rules. It’s National Hex Day in Forget-Me towns around the country! For twelve hours, all fines for magical hex exposure are waivered. There are stringent rules in place, of course, to protect the innocent—and the not so innocent.
It’s all fun and games…until the head of a prominent vampire family is staked through the heart. When Shadow Vale’s very own mayor, Greyson Borne, comes under fire for the deadly incident, Kristen’s not about to let him burn. She has reaper access to the expired vampire and she’s not afraid to use it. Okay, she’s a little afraid, but what’s a little fear when it comes to helping out a friend? AmazonKU
CRIMSON VENDETTA: A MONSTER ANTHOLOGY by Various
Beware the monsters lurking between the pages of this book. One glance, and you’ll be hooked. Demons, shadow beings, and goblins abound, starving for one thing—you. The proceeds for this anthology go to The Humane Society. This is a collection of monster romance tales that includes MF, MMF, MM, and RH stories. Amazon
SINGLE ORC DAD: SWEET MONSTER TREATS by Ava Ross
Will my roller coaster romance with my hunky orc neighbor fly off the rails or ignite our hearts forever? After inheriting my estranged dad’s defunct kiddie amusement park, I turn in my corporate badge and return to my old hometown. Despite the issues I had with my dad, I rediscover the fun I missed out on while I lived ten years in the city. I’m determined to turn Quirky Kingdom into the showpiece it used to be. Problem is—more than just the rides need fixing. It’s way more than I can handle on my own. I tap my new neighbor to help—Rexin, a hunky orc handyman who’s also a single dad extraordinaire. Since it’s summer, he brings his twelve-year-old son to the job with him. As we grease wheels on the purple turtle ride and get the elephant carriages running again, sparks ignite between us. I begin to believe moving home was the right idea. But my past makes me gun shy, and I’m not sure if what we’ve started will make me want to live in this town forever. His son playing matchmaker is cute, but it sure isn’t helping. Only time can tell if our rollercoaster relationship will clickety-click its way to something special or veer off track forever. AmazonKU
THE DEMON YOU KNOW (SOULS WANTED BOOK TWO) by Charity Parkerson
As a man who dates older men for money, it’s not uncommon for Troy to be someone’s toy. Alastor is the first time he’s begged for it or done so for free. He can’t stop answering Alastor’s calls and texts, even though he knows they’ll never be more. When a stranger asks him what he wants most in life, Alastor is the only wish that comes to mind. Then nothing is the same. As a demon lord, Alastor is one of the top dogs in what could—potentially—be considered a pyramid scheme. Of the supernatural variety, of course. As one entity who creates demons, he has never had a soul to sell. He’s never been granted a wish. It’s never been necessary either. At the snap of his fingers, he can have most anything he wants. The last thing he expects is to have someone else do the same, and for that snap of the fingers to be for him. It’s a conundrum to be sure. The Demon You Know is a fun, paranormal short story meant to brighten your day. These stories are best enjoyed when read in order. AmazonKU
KILL TWO DEMONS WITH ONE STONE (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE BOUNTY HUNTER) SHROUDED NATION BOOK 11) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
A death. An artifact. A deadly retribution. When a Djinn child is abducted and I get a lead on my latest bounty, I take the portal to disrupt the latest dark ritual and retrieve the victim. But someone in the council sabotages my magical trip and any trust I had in the governing body of Ravenholde is destroyed. After I think I have stopped the latest shard from being created and a new king of hell from rising, I discover I am a target and a powerful demon will use anyone around me to seek his revenge. When I find myself powerless and my friend in enemy hands, will I allow their destruction or make the ultimate sacrifice? AmazonKU
MONSTER’S SPELL (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK THREE) by Ariel Dawn
The magic of love is in the air…Violet – When I arrived at Blackthorn Academy, I was hoping to find answers. Like how to control my chaotic magic, or where I came from. I certainly wasn’t expecting to find Bane Locke—a hot incubus who makes my virginal panties melt and my heart swoon. The fact that I’ve revived a legendary forest, I keep getting visions of castles, and all I can think about is Bane and I all tangled up together, has only given me more questions and fewer answers. Is the bond I feel between us just a product of Bane’s lustful magic, or is it something more? Something legendary? Bane – The last thing I need is another companion to warm my bed after what happened last year, but the moment I run into Violet McCreanor—Blackthorn’s newest little ingénue—I know I’m doomed. Not just because she smells like heaven, or because I can’t stop thinking about her, but because the bond I feel with her is more than magic, more than lust. She is my Anam Cara, my soul’s mate. But with my cursed history, can I overcome my demons with the possibility of finding what I desire most? A mate? Or will history repeat itself and destroy the last bit of hope I have?
STALKED BY THE ORC: ORCS OF CLAN CUMHDACH by Sandra R Neeley
Upon her mother’s passing, Violet finds herself all alone. She stumbles on an old, well-read letter from a man who seems to think he’s her father. Since she was always made to believe her mother didn’t know who her father was, the letter is a shock. But the temptation of a connection to someone, to anyone, is too great to resist. On a quest to find and hopefully meet her father, she uncovers a whole host of family she didn’t know existed. But they know of her. In fact, they behave as though they’ve been waiting for her all along. With nothing to hold her back, she takes a leap of faith and flies halfway around the world to meet them. She’s decided to make a fresh start in Ireland, a place founded in the stuff fantasies are made of. She feels she’s finally home. She’s where she belongs. She couldn’t be happier. If only she could manage to scare off the brutish stalker who seems to have attached himself to her. Cahl Onar is just about all that’s left of the legendary Clan of Cumhdach. He is the last of a line of an ancient species, creatures who should not exist in the modern world. He is Orc. He takes great pride in …(more blurb and details on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
LET THE WOODS KEEP OUR BODIES by E M Roy
In the small town of Eston, Maine . . .Weird Things Happen Sometimes – Leo Bates knows what’s behind every corner in her hometown, where she’s lived her whole life. Some disjointed memories and grief for her late parents, sure, but nothing dangerous. Nothing unexplainable. But the familiar becomes strange the longer you look at it. When Tate Mulder goes missing and Leo is pinned as the prime suspect, she can only watch as the town she thought she knew deteriorates around her. She is forced to confront the truth about her parents, Eston, and her relationship if she is to survive an onslaught of conspiracies, cryptic monstrosities, and whatever is hiding in the woods where Tate was last seen. Finding the girl she loves may be the only way to restore balance to Eston-if such a thing ever existed to begin with. Amazon
MYSTIFIED IN MUSIC CITY: A FROST AND CROWE MYSTERY by Kristen Painter
Jayne Frost and husband Sinclair Crowe are off on another adventure, this time to Nashville, aka Music City, to pay a royal visit to one of the Santa’s Workshops toy stores. Once that’s done, they’ll have a little time to sightsee and play tourist. Which they do. Until something rather peculiar happens in the Country Music Hall of Fame that leaves Sinclair feeling all shook up. Suddenly, they have a new mystery to solve. And time is ticking for Sinclair. Even a necromancer can only take so much. Can Jayne and Sinclair get to the bottom of things before it’s too late?
DRAGON: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Lisa Carlisle
When I see a boat approaching my private island, I swim out to investigate. No one can invade my sanctuary. I plan to throw them off course–until I discover what’s happening on board. A man is accosting a woman. I shift into a giant sea serpent and destroy his boat in my fury. There’s something is different about the woman I rescue. I can’t hear thoughts the way I do with other humans. It’s refreshing after all the selfish nonsense I’ve had to endure from others. I bring her to my island and discover she’s my fated mate. When she recovers, our connection is strong. I invite her to stay and explore, and she agrees to do so for a few days. That’s not long enough. She’s the one–the one who can free me from my obligations to hunt. She can’t leave me–even if I have to force her to stay. Amazon
KISS OF THE DARK ELF’S BLADE by Celeste King
He’s watching me. I just want to belong. The rebels recruited me before I understood what it meant to be one of them, and for a while, I felt like I was wanted. Now I’m invisible again – to all but him. And then there were the gifts. They were innocent at first, beautiful trinkets. But then they got darker, more sinister. The danger excites me, despite my better instincts. I feel treasured– and hunted. I know I should refuse. He won’t take no for an answer. The notes, the twisted gifts, they keep stacking up. I know I should stay away, but I can’t. He’s forcing them on me, and I know it’s wrong. But I also know…You can’t force the willing. AmazonKU
HERALD OF THE WITCH’S MARK (ROWAN BLOOD BOOK THREE) by Kellen Graves
Saffron finally has the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to attend school. To be able to do so alongside Prince Cylvan, even while glamoured as a high fey and pretending not to know one another, Saffron is eager to finally experience the education he’s always dreamed of. But the expectations of being a perfect fey lord are suffocating enough, and are only made more difficult as the unfettered rowan magic in his body runs wild. Outside of the emotionally-charged nosebleeds that come whenever he’s overwhelmed, he’s able to keep the magic subdued–until one unfortunate confrontation outside of the school, where it manifests in the form of a nightmare he never thought he’d have to witness again. He desperately needs help understanding how to control his new magic, but there’s only one person he knows who can offer mentorship: the stranger who appeared in his hospital room after the events on Ostara. Between acting a high fey, pretending to be courted by Cylvan as strangers, the unexpected difficulties of attending school for the first time, and managing the ancient magic running wild in his veins, Saffron has no choice but to trust Ryder Kyteler who can skip through the veil with ease, and who has been gathering disenfranchised humans to teach them arid magic on the outskirts of Avren for years. Otherwise, the new, violent manifestation of Saffron’s magic may hurt the people he cares about most. AmazonKU
THE CURSE OF MOONSEED MANOR by D Lieber
A haunted hotel. A skeptical photographer. A deadly curse that could cost her everything. Wren Mabry’s life is a disaster. Her last few years have been rife with tragedy and hardship. So when she’s offered a job at Moonseed Manor, a Gothic revival mansion that’s never welcomed visitors, it seems suspicious. Even so, this is her chance to finally turn her life around. The gloom that hangs over Moonseed Manor is enhanced by its cold yet alluring owner, Mr. William Courtland Bennings. And the spooky tales of the flirtatious and sexy caretaker, Watt, play up that feeling. Even though Wren doesn’t believe in ghosts or curses, she’s always had a flair for the darker side. And when she finds a handwritten book of poetry filled with longing, terror, and ghostly revenge, it reawakens her very soul—or rather the unknown poet does. Love, death, secrets, and lies await in this gothic romance.
A BRIGHT HEART by Kate Chenli
What if you could avenge your own murder? A brilliant young woman gets a second chance at life in this debut YA tale of vengeance, court intrigue, and romance, inspired by classic Chinese tropes. Mingshin outsmarted three princes to help the man she loved become king. But she doesn’t see Ren’s betrayal coming, not until she’s lying in a pool of her own blood on the palace steps. As she’s dying, Mingshin makes a desperate plea to the gods to turn back time and give her a chance to make things right. Mingshin wakes up two years earlier, her prayer granted, and swears two things: Ren will never become king, and she will never fall in love again. But the timeline in this life has changed: a dignitary gifted with dark magic is threatening her kingdom’s peace, and Ren’s thirst for power runs deeper than Mingshin could have imagined. She finds herself allying with Jieh, another contender for the throne. Mingshin knows better than anyone not to give her heart to a prince. But in the viper’s nest of the royal court, she and Jieh prove a phenomenal team. Can Mingshin avert the catastrophe of her past by once again learning to trust…and maybe even love?
A STRANGER IN THE CITADEL by Tobias Buckell
The life of the youngest musketress of Ninetha has been one of hard training. But Lilith’s days have also contained many pleasures, the royal privileges of her family’s guardianship of the Cornucopia, a mystical source of limitless bounty. Lilith has never seen a book, and she never expects to encounter one within the safety of the citadel.
When Ishmael, an outcast librarian, shows up outside the Afriq Gate, Lilith saves him from immediate execution by her father’s second-in-command, the zealot Kira. As Lilith’s curiosity draws her to Ishmael, she lets slip her family’s most dangerous secret, sparking a deadly rebellion and an unexpected journey full of stunning revelations.
A LITTLE LUCK: A SAPPHIC COZY FANTASY (ARROWMOUNT SERIES BOOK TWO) by J A Collignon
After the biggest job of her life goes sideways, magical artifact thief Lottie Luck is out of, well, luck. With no job on the horizon and only the clothes on her back, she makes a snap decision to head to Arrowmount, where her estranged sister lives, to regroup and figure out where she’s going next. Kirandir Dulra, a favored Arrowmount town bard, is happy enough with the way her life is. By day, she’s a dishwasher for the local bar, and by night she performs for the regular townsfolk who frequent the Old’n Narrow. The routine works, but she dreams of more: a life in arcane lights with crowds calling her name. However, everything is turned upside down when these two strangers get thrown together to organize the entertainment for an upcoming festival as emergency replacements one month out. As the two try and find a rhythm together, Lottie unearths truths about herself and Kir’s dream starts to become more realistic. In a story full of chilly autumnal nights and the golden glow of lantern light, these two women might just find more in each other than they bargained for. Amazon
THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW: A NOVEL by Adrienne Young
In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm—and the mysterious curse that has plagued their family line. The whole town remembers the madness that led to Susanna Farrow’s disappearance, leaving June to be raised by her grandmother and haunted by rumors. It’s been a year since June started seeing and hearing things that weren’t there. Faint wind chimes, a voice calling her name, and a mysterious door appearing out of nowhere—the signs of what June always knew was coming. But June is determined to end the curse once and for all, even if she must sacrifice finding love and having a family of her own. After her grandmother’s death, June discovers a series of cryptic clues regarding her mother’sdecades-old disappearance, except they only lead to more questions. But could the door she once assumed was a hallucination be the answer she’s been searching for? The next time it appears, June realizes she can touch it and walk past the threshold. And when she does, she embarks on a journey that will not only change both the past and the future, but also uncover the lingering mysteries of her small town and entangle her heart in an epic star-crossed love.
THE WITCHES AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Chelsea Iversen
Deep in the birchwoods of Norway, magic courses through the veins of two sisters. For years they’ve been alone, but sweet-tempered Kaija is tired of living in shadows and longs for a life filled with community, even if it means stifling her magic. But Minna is a witch through and through, with wrath always simmering just below the surface. Different as they may be, both will never forget the day they were driven from their village. The day their mother burned. When Kaija leaves to pursue a new life, Minna is left alone in the darkness of the forest. Devastated and outraged at the betrayal, Minna casts a curse to punish those who took everything from her. What she doesn’t realize is that this act will incite a deadly chain of events. Soon it will destroy everything, including the life Kaija has lovingly built. But once a witch’s rage boils, regret means nothing—she can’t take back what’s already done. Someone will have to burn.
IT’S A HELL OF A MIDLIFE: GOOD TO THE LAST DEATH BOOK 10 by Robyn Peterman
I did not order the extra slice of Armageddonto go with my midlife crisis. Apparently, if you’re an Immortal,it comes free of charge. I have until sundown tomorrow to get to a parallel plane of existence, save my family, and kick bad-guy butt all before the world ends. Impossible, right? Not according to my posse of whackado buddies. They like to remind me that nothing is impossible as long as I believe. Well, I’m about to be the mother of all believers. Armed with nothing but a folder titled ‘Sh*t Pile’ and backed by a few fabulous drag queens, a toothpick-chewing nutjob, a sweetheart with a penchant for sharing disgusting facts, and an ice queen who doesn’t play nice with others, we have our work cut out for us. Time is not on my side, and I am having one hell of a midlife crisis. AmazonKU
ALWAYS EROS (IMMORTAL ASSASSINS BOOK THREE) by Mia Monroe
Salvation comes in different packages, even murderous ones. Justice – Did you hear the one about the guy who escaped a cult only to find out he had no clue how to survive in the real world? It’s me. I’m that guy. It took me almost thirty years to find the courage to leave the life I was born into and with it everything I’ve ever known. Now on the other side, I learn fast that life in a cult did nothing to prepare me for life outside of it. That’s how I find myself tangled up with a mysterious man who looks like the angels I was raised to believe in. But he’s no angel. He may be soft spoken but I’ve seen his violent side and it’s something to behold. In spite of that, I know I’m safe with him. What I definitely didn’t expect was how drawn I am to the murderous man. Especially because romance should be the last thing on my mind, but the pull between us is undeniable. Do I step out of one dangerous situation into another or cut ties and build the independent life I crave? My heart and my head are at war, but if this angelic man is to be believed, it was Always Eros I was meant to love. AmazonKU
UNICORNS DON’T CRY: VALKYRIE BESTIARY BOOK EIGHT by Kim McDougall
Critter wrangler rule #20: You can’t save them all. Rage is boiling inside Kyra. Friends are dead, the world is burning, and her husband is…gone, his body and mind taken over by a demon. Death would have been kinder. But she can’t kill a demon, so Kyra must hunt down the creature wearing Mason’s face and do the unthinkable—trap him for all eternity in a bloodstone. In between hunting expeditions, Kyra continues to rescue critters in need, including a unicorn whose rage matches her own after spending years as a frat house mascot, and the shar-lil, a creature of immense power whose destiny has yet to reveal itself. Can Kyra stop a demon, save her growing family and still be an advocate for those creatures who have no voice of their own? AmazonKU
OWL OUT OF MAGIC (THE OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 14) by Leanne Leeds
When the Arden sisters are enlisted to sprinkle some magic on Forkbridge’s annual Halloween Festival, they expect nothing scarier than costume contests and jack-o’-lanterns. But the spooktacular celebration takes a sinister turn when Ayla finds Councilman Marcus Clinton’s body chillingly posed in a decorative coffin outside City Hall. With Forkbridge transformed into a carnival of costumes, it’s nearly impossible to separate harmless tricksters from potential killers. Between a zombie flash mob, strange noises in city hall, and a woman walking the streets dressed up like the goddess Athena, there’s too much information and too few clues. Can Astra and her sisters peel back the layers of the killer’s disguise, unmasking them before they blend into the ordinary? Or will the elaborate festival costumes shroud the true face of evil lurking among them? The clock is ticking, and it’s more than just a game of trick or treat! AmazonKU
THE ORC LORD OF PLEASURE (MONSTERS’ SIN CLUB BOOK TWO) by Rosemary Dark
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
The massive monster satisfies my every forbidden desire. But can I win an orc billionaire’s heart? I’m suffering through the Sahara Desert of dry spells, unable to find a man who can give me what I most want. Because I’ve got a naughty little secret—I like a guy who can bend me over his lap and give me the spanking I so desperately crave. It turns out I don’t need a man at all. I need a monster. Merk is seven feet of green muscle and power. The way he swings his hockey stick gives me naughty thoughts about him wielding a paddle. So when he invites me to the game’s after-party at the Monsters’ Sin Club, I leap at the chance to visit the hottest “play” club in town. And when I get an even more exclusive invitation to his private play room? Hell yeah, I’m all in. This monster jock has all the right equipment, binding me and offering one new sensation after another with his impact toys. Soon, I’m drowning in pleasure such as I’ve never known. The more time I spend melting under his expert attentions and aftercare, the more I want to give him my heart. How do I temp my orc billionaire to a shared life of pleasure? AmazonKU
HOW TO HIDE YOUR DRAGON BABY (CLOSET BABY CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Anna Wineheart
What’s worse than becoming a single dad? When your baby is secretly a dragon shifter.
Dragons don’t exist. At least, that was what Elson used to believe, until he’s suddenly the legal guardian of a nine-month-old baby. Who breathes fire. There are precious few resources on how to care for a dragon child. Worse, his rent is way overdue, and a towering hulk of a man is at his door demanding payment. In his desperation, Elson offers himself as compensation. One night of service for a week’s shelter. But the problem might be too big for him to handle. Yaeger is no human, and he’s starting to see through Elson’s pretenses that baby Sunnie is just a regular child…This is a 46k-word dragon shifter MPreg novella.
TAKEN BY THE DRAGON PROTECTOR by Danie Clark
I was taken by a dragon – My ordinary life was turned completely upside down. When this gorgeous man walks into the diner and offers to pay for my sister ‘s meal, for a conversation with me. I’m halted by this man’s beauty and statuesque body. His amber eyes are plastered to me like glue. This is not something that happens to me. Most guys go for Morgan. There is a strange attraction between us, so against my better judgment I agree to meet with him after I get off work. One minute I was talking to my hot date. When he states, “ I’m sorry for this.” His eyes begin to glow like two smoldering amber jewels and a cold wind blows across my face causing everything to go black. Upon waking, I find myself in a room with people I’ve never seen before but I get a strange sense of belonging. A whole new world is opening before my eyes when he tells me that he is a dragon shifter and I’m his mate. I’m confused, pissed and not sure what to believe. AmazonKU
A WAR OF RUIN AND RECKONING: SEASON OF THE ELF (FAE GUARDIANS BOOK NINE) by Lana Percharczyk
A reckoning is coming… but who will it hurt the most? When environmental activist Nova Morales wakes thousands of years after a nuclear fallout, she is surrounded by magic, monsters, and war. The earth she fought to protect is in pieces, along with her heart. Everyone she loved is dead. All she wants is to find answers, but instead, she finds herself the unwilling prize in an Unseelie mate hunt. Elf Guardian Leaf has always prioritized duty to the Well. His fate is his own, despite what the Prime and that insufferable psychic Clarke say about him being fated to a human from the old world. He doesn’t have time for love when a blight on their magic source has the enemy breathing down their necks. But when avoiding his duty throws him into the path of a beautiful war prize who claims they used to be lovers, he’s forced to question everything—even his memory. The trouble with questions is they lead to answers better left buried. And as more painful secrets come to light, Leaf starts to wonder who the truth will ruin most—the Prime with her machinations, the unhinged Unseelie Queen and her war of vengeance, the crow shifter with a chip on his wings, the lost daughter of an ally… or Nova, the woman he’s falling in love with. AmazonKU
TOBY AND HIS DRAGON LIBRARIAN (SHIFTERLY EVER AFTER BOOK FOUR) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Sometimes you can go home again. Alpha dragon shifter Dane dreamed of running a huge city library, but as he finished his degree, he was hit with the reality that his dragon didn’t want to be trapped in a world of steel and concrete. He longed for fresh air and a place to fly. When a small community in the middle of nowhere advertised for a head librarian, he applied immediately. It might not be the job of his dreams, but sating his dragon and doing what he loved was worth it. Human omega Toby left his small town the day after graduation and never looked back. He had big plans that included a fancy college degree, an office with a window, and a house in the burbs. Toby got all of that and more, but as each year passed, the more he felt called home. When his father had a stroke, he saw it as a sign it was time to leave the city and get back to his roots. When the internet at his father’s house goes out, Toby does the old-fashioned thing and heads to the local library where he meets the epitome of sexy librarians. If only the guy didn’t hide in his office the second Toby walked in. AmazonKU
A TOUCH OF POISON (SHADOWS OF THE TENEBRIS COURT BOOK TWO) by Clare Sager
In Elfhame, bargains are currency, lies are weapons, and your heart is your greatest weakness. Reeling from Bastian’s revelations, Kat wakes from her dire illness wanting nothing more than to sever all ties with the man who betrayed her. But fate has a different plan—she’s trapped in Elfhame, the fae realm where nothing is as it seems. And worse, she’s trapped with him, reliant on his touch to stave off a poison that threatens her very life. Thrust into the centre of Dusk and Dawn Courts, they must balance the two in order to maintain a delicate peace. But in a world where alliances are forged and shattered in a heartbeat, danger looms. A mysterious group infiltrates the city and spies whisper of an ancient artefact powerful enough to destroy an entire court. As enemies close in from all sides and attacks on the city escalate, Kat and Bastian must unearth deadly secrets and their own complicated feelings to survive—or risk a war to destroy faekind itself. AmazonKU
FORGED – THE GRAY GATES BOOK FOUR by Vanessa Nelson
Struggling to maintain her independence, and the life she has fought so hard to build, Max finally learns the truth about her own origins and her family. Max has no time to absorb the shocking news. There are dead bodies missing from the mortuary, a demon on the loose somewhere in the city, and terrifying supernatural creatures on the loose that she and her fellow Marshals must contain somehow. Max is used to working alone – can she put aside her past fears and work with her allies to keep the city safe? AmazonKU
QUEENS AND MONSTERS: A SAPPHIC MONSTER MAFIA ROMANCE (THREE FATES MAFIA BOOK THREE) by Clio Evans
I was born to be her enemy. I’m a hero, she’s a villain. A demigod and a monster. Years of venomous lies and untold favors catch up to us when the Fates intervene. The woman that I’ve secretly loved for centuries is in danger. I’d do anything to keep her safe, anything to make her mine. The gods have forsaken us. The Fates plot to end us. But even if our world burns to the ground, it’s her I will fight to the end for. AmazonKU
DARK AND DEADLY PREDATORS (FORBIDDEN MATES) by Lola Glass
VS Note: Author note: “This is a steamy enemies to lovers Rapunzel retelling with Beauty and the Beast and Hades and Persephone vibes.”
After eight years in a cave, I was finally rescued… by a terrifying fae king who tells me I’m his mate. He’s rough, growly, and refuses to answer any of my questions as he takes me back to the fae lands. When we get there, I learn that a large faction of his people want him dead, so they paid in blood and magic for an ancient assassin to hunt him down. Our mate bond should hide him from the monster, but if his people find out about it, we’ll be executed. And the bond itself? It’s a mental and physical connection that creates attraction between us—insanely strong attraction that we both struggle to resist. We’re fighting for our lives…yet somehow my mind keeps returning to the tie that binds our souls. AmazonKU
TEA DIE FOR (THE MAGICAL TEA ROOM MYSTRERIES BOOK NINE) by Erin Johnson
Novice witch and aspiring writer, Minnie Wells, secures the Bath Butler Cafe the job of catering a writer’s retreat at a grand old manor outside of Bath. But when a well-known author with ties to the manor’s history dies under mysterious circumstances, rumors fly that she was killed by the aristocratic ghost of a man who’s rumored to have murdered his whole family within its stone walls. Minnie and her quirky supernatural friends use their special powers to investigate the woman’s death, and get to the bottom of the centuries old manor murders, but discover more than they counted on. As her investigation leads her through secret passages, ancient graveyards and the surprisingly cutthroat writing world, Minnie unravels more mysteries than answers. And when her sleuthing points to an old betrayal that could change everything in the paranormal world of Bath, she finds herself on dangerous ground. Minnie must use her magic, quick wit and the support of her magical friends to discover the truth and bring the killer to justice, before not only she, but all of Bath, falls under the criminal’s thrall. AmazonKU
DELIVERED TO MY PROTECTORS (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK FIVE) by Mazzy J March
I was a hide in the hollows kind of girl until life caught me in a snare. One event, one stupid walk in the woods and my life was turned upside down faster than a nut fell from a branch. My life has always been very straightforward. Friends, family, and someday, if I’m lucky, a mate and family of my own to love. We stuck together, hanging out with other small shifters like squirrels and mice, and even cooperated with gleaning at the end of the growing season to fill out our stock through the winter. Might sound like a boring life, but I loved it and never wanted it to change. But then, that’s not how life works, apparently. When I witnessed a crime, a target appeared on my back. Not literally, but the weasels, who we did our best to avoid, had committed murder and dumb me walked right in on it. I took off running and never looked back. Couldn’t contact my folks and risk endangering them. They’d always wonder what happened to me, but at least they’d be alive. While sitting at a diner and trying to figure out what to do, I got an ad on my phone for the Male-Order Matings app, and it seemed too good to be true. If I found someone on there who would take me…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MAGIC AND MYSTERY by Jayda Marx
After centuries of loyal service as a detective, Nigel Prince retired from England’s Department of Magical Justice. He’s content spending time alone in his cottage, minding his own business, thank you very much. Others might describe him as a cranky codger and they’d be right. But Nigel is also an extremely powerful mage, and a gifted officer who is knowledgeable on all things paranormal. That’s why his former Chief Constable keeps trying to lure him back to the police force for help with difficult cases. Nigel always refuses, until the Chief Constable brings a file he can’t ignore. In America, a fellow officer’s immortal life was cut short when he was murdered and mutilated in a horrific scene. The American Department of Magical Justice has called upon Nigel’s talents and expertise to assist them avenge the detective’s death, and he reluctantly agrees to travel across the pond to help them. Nigel soon learns that things are even worse than he imagined; the perpetrator is a serial killer with nefarious intent. On top of that, Nigel learns that his new partner Milan is his beloved; his perfect match granted by Fate whom he is destined to love for all time. Of course, he learns that after he spouted off his mouth and earned Milan’s disdain. So now Nigel is tasked with wooing his beloved, stopping a killer, and saving the world. AmazonKU
SWEET DELIGHT (PROTECT AND SERVE BOOK 11) by Mikala Ash
Love is the greatest shape shifter of all. Love can be humanity’s greatest strength — or our biggest weakness. The poet William Blake knew this, and for the longest time I felt as though I’d been born into his Endless Night, my life destined for eternal misery. Tragedy stalked me with the persistence of an insatiable tiger: the death of my mother, my mistaken belief I had caused the death of my partner, Detective Mal Blake, the betrayal by Anton, my lover of three years, and his subsequent death at the hands of a demon of the worst sort. But then, out of nowhere, Mal returned to me, and with him came Tommy, a divinely beautiful shifter. For almost half a year we’ve been inseparable, a threesome in every meaning of the word. My name is Ciara Callaghan. I’m a cop, and I thought I’d seen love from both sides, seen both the best and the worst it can do. I was wrong. The worst is yet to come.
THE ACCIDENTAL FAIRY TALE by Crymsyn Hart
VS Note: Re-releases.
Oz may never be the same…Falling for Love: When Micha saves Jasmine by pushing her into the pages of his magic book, she finds herself in a place she never thought existed — the Land of Oz. In this magical kingdom, books write themselves, but Jasmine must keep the magic from disappearing or Jasmine will lose everything she’s found — including Micha the Scarecrow, and Leon the Cowardly Lion, her mates. Bitten For Love: Landing in Oz with the Scarecrow, Micha, and Leon the Cowardly Lion was odd. However, getting sent to Dracula’s castle is even stranger. As they venture farther into the count’s castle, her feelings for both Leon and Micha deepen. Magic is growing within her thanks to the strange book which tells their story. They soon learn they must keep the book away from the evil Dorothy at all cost. Spelled For Love: When the magic book deposits Jasmine, Micha, and Leon at a villains’ convention, all Jasmine wants is some time to unwind before their next adventure. Getting to be alone with her two mates means the world to all of them. All the while, the magic within her starts to go out of control. Meanwhile, the evil Dorothy enlists the villains to kidnap the trio. Only Jasmine’s magic can save the men she loves — and all of Oz.
CURVY GIRL AND THE MONSTER NEXT DOOR (CURVY GIRLS DATE BOOK EIGHT) by Jessa Joy
Mollie – Life gets kind of same-y here in Snowflake Falls. Yet another Halloween when I’m stuck on my own. But then my mysterious high school crush moves next door. So far, so good. The only trouble is, he seems different… but not in a bad way. He’s bigger, hotter and more mysterious than ever. I’m intrigued and I want to find out more. A big Halloween party is the perfect opportunity to get to know him better. Sparks are flying between us faster than a bat outta hell. And why does this handsome devil look like he wants to eat me right up? Brad – I was a big deal in high school but life had other plans. Being turned into an enormous horned monster certainly wasn’t on the agenda. It’s been all tricks and no treats so far while I try to keep myself hidden away. I’ve stayed away from my hometown as long as I can but a family issue means I’m needed back in town. The first thing on my mind is the gorgeous curvy girl who’s haunted my dreams for the last five years. By a quirk of fate, she’s also my new next door neighbor. I can’t help imagining what it would be like to get close to her. Really close. But how could this perfect angel want to be with a monster like me? AmazonKU
WRATH OF A KING: FF OMEGAVERSE FANTASY ROMANCE by Lily X
VS Note: Check content warnings.
Never trust a friend… especially one that wants you dead. Earth enchanter Olympia has a legacy to uphold. As the only Alpha heir of the Summerstream clan, she’s been browbeaten all her life into accepting her place as a future leader. To her people, Olympia could do no wrong. She’s patient, protective and politically correct—the facade of the perfect future Queen. She’s certainly incapable of ordering the cold-blooded murder of her former friend. Fire sorcerer Zoei Highblade is feared and worshiped by her subjects in equal measure. After years of strife between the royal clans of Summerstream and Highblade, a tremulous peace has descended upon the southernmost kingdoms of the Seventh Star—one that shatters upon the discovery of an earth enchanter assassin masquerading as a maid in Highblade Palace. Zoei is hellbent on revenge. As the head of the Summerstream clan, Olly will pay—with her life. But Zoei has to ignore the pull of nostalgic friendship, and the forbidden allure of the other Alpha’s lips before she fries the life out of Olly’s treacherous bones. AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF HER DASTARDLY DEATH (THE PORTLOCK PARANORMAL DETECTIVE SERIES) by Heather G Harris and Jilleen Dolbeare
I awoke dead. It was a real bummer. Being covered in blood and having fangs was the icing on an already terrible day. Things go from bad to worse when I get a summons to attend the vampire king’s court, where I get my marching orders. I’m given one lousy week to get my affairs in order and then I’m to present myself to the conclave to commence my hundred years of indentured servitude, where I get to learn Vampire 101. The thing is, I have an eidetic memory and I’m a fast learner. It’s not going to take me a hundred years to grasp this stuff. And I have plans – mediocre ones, but they’re mine. One hundred years of servitude isn’t going to fit the bill. I need to make my escape now, before they sink their teeth into me (again). The only problem is they’ve sent the vampire that turned me to keep a sharp eye on me, and he keeps looking at me like I’m a fine glass of merlot. Escape isn’t going to be easy. My name may be Bunny, but they’re going to learn there’s nothing fluffy about me. Amazon KU
HOW TO ACCIDENTALLY GET TRAPPED IN HELL (MADELYNE DANICA BOOK TWO) by Scarlett Philips
What happens when you find out your whole life is a lie? After accidentally summoning three drop-dead gorgeous demons, two of which turn out to be my mates, I’m reunited with my long-lost mother. As if that isn’t life-changing in itself, it turns out that not only is my mother a demon, but she’s the devil’s daughter. What does that make me? A trip to Hell to meet my grandfather answers that question and more. Apparently, my aunt wasn’t lying about the prophecy. Now I have to stay here and learn how to use my new powers. But the longer I stay in Hell, the more at home I feel. Is this where I truly belong? Can I be happy here for the rest of my life? I guess there’s only one way to find out. AmazonKU
CRAVED BY THE PACK (HOWL’S EDGE ISLAND: OMEGA FOR THE PACK BOOK SEVEN) by Layla Sparks
When an omega singer is hunted by a stalker…I sing for the people of Howl’s Edge. But I’m being stalked. When I see a creepy note about breeding me, I’m desperate to hire bodyguards. Things with the stalker escalates, and the pack is determined to guard me around the clock, even if it means sleeping at my mansion to make sure I’m safe. Until I get kidnapped to the Omega Breeding Camp where omegas have gone missing…My only hope are my bodyguards. Will they find me in time before the Breeding Camp forces me to go into heat and I get pregnant? AmazonKU
SQUID PRO QUO by Lorelai M Hart
Human omega Wade finds more than he ever dreamed possible when he falls in love with octopus shifter Hurley. Eight more things to be exact. Squid Pro Quo is a sweet with knotty heat M/M romance featuring an alpha squid shifter who spends his days in the ocean and his nights longing for a mate of his own, an omega human lawyer looking for a new beginning, eggs, an aquarium on wheels, some tentacles, true love, fated mates, some legal bologna, and a guaranteed happy ever after. AmazonKU
WAVERING AFTERMATH (ARTEMIS UNIVERSITY BOOK 21) by Erin R Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to do something smart… Or something really, really stupid. I give it a 50/50 chance, but keeping quiet on what’s going on with me has bitten me in the arse too many times for me not to admit it. And since my mother’s journal isn’t helping and is heartbreaking to read, it’s time to trust the people who say they care about me. Now that I finally have the answer about Mason, I feel like I can heal from that crazy and focus better on my own needs. No matter what I do, someone will hate it—hate me, so I need to never forget that I have to look to myself for the right answers. It’s also helped me feel more stable. I’m in a good place with four of the five men in my life even if it’s not where they want to be with me. But if I don’t tell Darby the truth about what’s been going on, there might not be a relationship for us to save. Artemis University is an ongoing, hot burning reverse harem, university-age paranormal academy series with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who follows her own moral compass of what is right… And who she ends up giving her heart to. AmazonKU
SOME BEAR OUT THERE (GRIZ MOUNTAIN SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by P Jameson
Bear shifter, Altyn Phillips, didn’t find his mate in time, and now the moon has locked him in his bear form. With his animal fully in control, he’s helpless to do anything but roam the woods near his clan’s Christmas Tree farm. Until she finds him. The moment he hears her voice, he knows…She’s his to watch over. His to protect. And ultimately… his to forget. Because as long as the animal is in charge, the man will fade until there’s nothing left. But he and his new found mate already share an unexpected connection, and it could be the key to unlocking his moon curse. Time is running out, and there’s always a price to pay for defying nature. But maybe, if they can heal from the past, they’ll find a path forward to the future. Together. AmazonKU
ESCAPING REJECTION (GAME OF WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Lindsey Devin and Skye Wilson
The game is up—our love is public. Now everyone has turned against us…I knew joining The Reject Project to protect my best friend’s little sister was dangerous. But the ruthless television game show is going too far, with contestants turning feral. If anyone discovers my secret relationship with Kira, it could be the end of us. Our best game plan is to find a way to bring down the show, but then the host reveals shocking hidden footage of Kira and I together, and our worst fears are realized. Everyone turns against us. The challenges are becoming relentless and the stakes have never been higher, yet Kira is still determined to save the other participants. Our plan to help the others escape to safety may be risky, but it’s our last hope. Only nothing prepares us for what comes next. The time to play games is over, because now it’s life or death. AmazonKU
THE MIDNIGHT VILLAGE by Holly Martin
Star Brightheart bakes cakes that can help a person nail a job interview or mend a broken heart. But when a celebrity food critic nearly bites the dust after eating one of her cakes, she needs to disappear from her flashy public life in London. Fast. She escapes to the one place where no one will find her; the secretive and exclusive village of Midnight.
But what she finds is a village full of witches, a thirty year old curse, a talking cat and a whole world of magic she never knew existed. Yet she feels like she belongs there, something Star has always struggled to feel anywhere else. And it’s not just because of the gorgeous young Mayor Wolf Oakwood who convinces her to stay, or the delightfully meddling resident witches that give her a welcome. There’s more that draws Star to Midnight. Something that goes beyond chance. It’s a discovery that will flip her world – and her heart – upside down once the truth comes to light. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE TITAN: HOMECOMING: MM FANTASY ROMANCE by Morrigan Black
Across worlds, their love remains unbreakable. Crossing into my mate’s Titan homeland flips my life like a coin. With Thorsten’s family in peril, he reluctantly takes the crown amidst a chaotic war, leaving me struggling to find my place in this unfamiliar world of court politics and scheming nobles. To protect our children, I must secure my position at Thorsten’s side. The only way is by undergoing a perilous trial to prove my worth to the Titan royal court. As I navigate the intricate web of politics, and breathtaking power, a shadow looms over the ones I love. Unexpectedly, I find myself holding the key to guiding my mate through the darkness, if only I can harness my newfound gift and embrace my role as Thorsten’s consort. Can true happiness be found in the realm of Utangard? Can we shape our destiny and find the peace we so desperately seek? AmazonKU
COURT OF TANGLED THREADS by Amanda Pillar
VS Note: From SEPT 30.
Her death magic prevents anyone from getting close to her. Until she meets him. Violet has only three goals: cure her sister’s illness, find a job that doesn’t involve getting into fights with pixies, and hide her soul-stealing abilities at all costs. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. When she accidentally reveals her power, she’s kidnapped and trapped in the realm that separates the worlds of human and fae. And that is a very dangerous place to be. He’s a dark fae prince whose magic prevents him from being able to touch. Until he meets her. Blake wants nothing to do with his royal family, but refusing the queen’s command is never an option. When he’s forced to take on a quest, he sets off a chain of events that lead him to a castle filled with the dead. What he didn’t expect was to find a woman with magic as dark as his. AmazonKU
CAULDRONS AND CURSES by Jisa Dean
Nova – I’ve traveled to this small town to find the Stone Island Witch, but I soon discover she’s gone. What I find in her place is a hot mayor, her son, and decades of folklore and bedtime stories. Then, the feel-good story I was sent to town to write takes a dark turn when the bodies of young women who look just like me start popping up in the forests and creeks around the area. Is someone angry at me for writing my story on the witch, or did I bring this nightmare with me? Can I trust the one man who might be able to save me or is he the monster lurking in the shadows ready to make this Halloween a very dark one that I won’t come back from? Oh, did I mention I only have two weeks to come up with all the answers or the whole town will suffer because of it. No pressure, right? I’m going to need a whole lot more than luck to make this Halloween a sweet treat instead of a horror story. Nathanial – I have magic in my blood. But nothing I foresaw could have prepared me for the sexy little reporter who came to my town to find my mother. What she gets instead is me… I’m the witch of our island now. And I have to find a way to use what and who I am to save Nova because something tells me that if anything happens to her… I’ll follow. No matter whether either of us likes it or not, we’re connected – entwined destinies that can’t be broken apart. But how far am I willing to go to keep my soulmate safe and how far will I take this overwhelming need to protect her? As far as I need to because she’s my other half…I just have to find a way to show her, so she’ll stay. AmazonKU
TO SWAY A DEMON HEART (KING AND COVEN) by Madeleine Eliot
After he rejected their mating bond, Brigid is resigned to working with Tyr as no more than a colleague. But when events conspire to throw them together in order to select an heir to the Court of Shadow, the pair are faced with the difficulty of their ignored bond and the reality that the Pull between them is stronger than ever. To Sway a Demon Heart is an epilogue novella in the King and Coven series following the second chance romance between Brigid and Tyr begun in book 3. This book should be read after To Wear a Demon Crown in the series. AmazonKU
SPOOKILY YOURS (WITCHES OF PLEASANT GROVE BOOK ONE) by Jennifer Chipman
My cat is a demon. No, that’s not a joke. An actual, real life demon. And he needs my help to break a curse. But what happens when that turns into more? It can never be forever, and yet… I’m falling in love with him anyway. Spookily Yours is a spicy, open-door Halloween themed novel, featuring a witch and the demon who falls in love with her. This book is a complete standalone with a HEA guaranteed. AmazonKU
BLOOD AND BONBONS by Melissa Nicole, Melissa Haag, Nicolette Pierce and M J Haag
Resolution One: Never go hiking again. Resolution Two: Don’t bleed on any more hibernating vampires. An impromptu hike sends Everly toppling gracelessly into a vampire cave. The surly, tall, and devastatingly handsome vampire isn’t interested in the bonbons Everly offers to make amends for waking him. He’d rather have Everly…help him adapt to the modern world, of course. However, after one of her friends disappears, Everly abandons Cross’s lessons and asks for his help navigating the Shadow Trade world instead. Filled with supernatural creatures of every sort, it’s a place she never wanted to enter. A single misstep could cost Everly her life. But she’ll risk anything to keep the people she cares about safe. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S OBSESSION (ASPEN RIDGE PACK; THE ALPHAS BOOK FOUR) by Luna Wilder
She’s always been his. Now he just needs to convince her of that. Maddie: I’ve been working for years to save up enough to get out of this small town and away from my mom. Now that I’m about to turn eighteen, it’s finally my chance to make my escape. Except, when I come home late one night from my shift, I realize that my money is gone. Now I’m scrambling. I can’t stay here any longer, but my chance to escape was just stolen from me. So, I do the only thing that I can. I put myself up for auction. Jonas: I’ve always wanted Maddie. I know that as a shifter, I’m only meant to love my fated mate and that it’s too soon to know if Maddie is mine, but that doesn’t stop me from hoping that she’s meant to be mine. When I find out that she’s trying to sell her virginity, I panic. I buy her before anyone else can. Now, I’ve got my maybe mate right where I want her, but this isn’t how I wanted it to happen. When I find out that she plans to leave, I’m left scrambling. I need to convince her that she’s meant to be with me. I just hope that it’s not too late. AmazonKU
A SONG FOR CHARLEY: LONE WOLF GENERATIONS BOOK THREE by Alicia Montgomery
For the past decade, Charley Forrest has been keeping two secrets–not only is she a wolf shifter, but she was also former teen pop star. But a tragedy cut her career short and for the last decade, she’s been working as personal assistant, keeping her head down to avoid attracting attention to herself. Unfortunately she’s caught the eye of her new boss, Devon Hale—and not in a good way. The demanding rock star seems determined to make her life miserable, yet despite all that, she can’t help but be drawn to his immense talent and intense stage presence. An arrogant rock star trying to keep his wolf in control – Rock star Devon Hale could have anything or anyone at the snap of his fingers, yet the one person he wants he can’t have—his new assistant, Charley. She arouses an intense desire in him, but the instant attraction confuses him, leading him to mistreat her. But she becomes his obsession and when he offers her a night of no-strings fun, she declines and quits, leaving him angry and frustrated. When their paths cross once more, she ignites more than his lust. The latent wolf inside him breaks free, wreaking havoc among the Supernatural community. If he does not learn to restrain his wolf, he will face fatal consequences and Charley finds herself in the middle when her Alpha orders her to keep tabs on Devon. Can she help him control the wild animal inside him, while keeping the passion simmering between them in check? Or will she have to watch him be put down should he become a real threat to Lycans and human? AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S SURPRISE BABY (ROSE VALLEY WOLVES BOOK FIVE) by Electra Cage
He dumped me for being a witch. Now he’s back, as the new biker alpha. His wolf is cursed, and he came back to our small town to find redemption. But my heart is still broken, and I have visions of what’s about to come. Visions of the alpha’s body against mine. Visions of my pregnant belly…He said he didn’t believe in cross breeding, and I watched as he crushed my heart. I’m good at hiding my feelings, but his return is leaving me in chaos. He breaks me open relentlessly until my hungry insides are fed. He strokes away my numbness until I’m too exhausted to resist. The past is cursed, but my future is mine to shape. I could resist while his brooding eyes roam my craving body. Or I could give in to the yearning and open my heart again. Can I let it all go and give my body what it wants so badly? Can I surrender to the alpha for good? AmazonKU
MONSTER’S HUNT (MONSTERS IN THE MOUNTAINS BOOK SEVEN) by Leann Ryans
VS Note: From SEPT 24.
An omega, the sweetest prey. She’s going to be mine, and I’ll make sure she never runs from me again. My family made my life a misery, but there’s nothing I can do to escape them. I have nowhere else to go. The monster I encounter in the forest overwhelms my senses, calling to the omega in me. I can’t believe I let him touch me, but I’m so starved for affection I can’t help myself. And then I do the only thing that makes sense…I run.
But the monster hunts me down. He says he gave me a choice, but he’s not letting me go. He’s going to claim me as his mate. What reason do I have to deny him when my own family doesn’t want me? AmazonKU
BULLIED MATE: SINGLE DAD SHIFTER ROMANCE (SILVERDAWN WOLVES BOOK SEVEN) by Layla Silver
He bullied me until he broke me. But I don’t remember him because I have amnesia…I couldn’t shift and was the outcast of the pack. He tormented me relentlessly.
I managed to escape him and locked my memories away. But now we meet again. He’s a single dad now, and irritatingly hot. But slowly, my memories are coming back to me…I don’t know why I dislike him so much. Something tells me to stay away from him.
But I can’t, because the pack is forcing me to work on a project with him. And so I try to resist him until I’m exhausted and let him take control of me. He does what he wants to me until the memories start flooding back. He used to use me for pleasure, and now he’s doing it again. He bullied me back then, and he’s bullying me now. I want to leave this small town, but he says he wants to teach me a lesson. And no matter how much I hate myself for it, I can only give in. Can I surrender my all to my bully? AmazonKU
BLOOD BORN (THE HALF BLOODS BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
VS Note: From SEPT 21.
Wolf alpha Reece Blackstone hates vampires. He was orphaned because of a bloodsucker. When Celestine Longborn prances into his life, Reece’s hatred of vampires gets complicated. Not only is she a Half Blood, the hot blonde is his mate. He can’t believe his bad luck, especially not when Celestine offers to help him deal with the vampire threat. Celestine Longborn doesn’t think of herself as a vampire. She’s a Half Blood who has never drunk a drop of blood. Convincing Reece of that is hard. But if he wants to save his town, he’ll have to lay aside his feelings and work with her. The grumpy and sinful looking wolf is not her idea of the man for her, but fate seems to think so. Of course, some feelings are easier to ignore than others, and both are having a hard time fighting their attraction. With a deadly threat looming, love will have to save the day. But will it be too late for the wolf and the Half Blood or can they do what’s never been done before? AmazonKU
WARRIOR HEARTS ACADEMY: CENTAUR RIFT by Ellie Horn
I thought I understood the way the world worked. Family was something other people had. Trust was rewarded with betrayal. And survival depended upon brains and brawn.
Until a stallion in a moonlit cornfield proves that everything I had ever believed is a lie.
Because he isn’t exactly a horse. Although after shifting into six and a half feet of gorgeous human warrior, he’s certainly hung like one. Consider me awestruck. Or completely unhinged, more likely. This guy threatens both my sanity and the walls built around my heart. But he also houses a destructive secret. When he tells me he was once a Centaur who lived in another realm, my jaw drops even further. Just how broken is this dude? To show he’s not, he takes me through a portal and reveals that werewolves, dragons, and warlocks are real. Some of them horrify me, others call to my heart—and a few do both. Could things get any crazier? Apparently so. Turns out, I have secrets of my own. Who knew? AmazonKU
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