I have a new release this week too! Whee!

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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STAR CRUISE GHOST SHIP by Veronica Scott

After losing his Space Navy career due to an unfortunate accident, Theo Knox is looking for any opportunity to distinguish himself as an officer aboard the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. When they come upon a derelict freighter, he’s happy to lead a small crew to salvage the ship and bring her to port. But once he’s boarded the little ship questions pile up. What happened to the original crew? Why is the lifeboat still docked? Is the ship haunted? What’s in those mysterious crates in the cargo hold? Security Officer Jayna Evans has complicated feelings about Theo so she’s pleased to be assigned to his salvage crew. She hopes they can work out their future while bringing the derelict to port but the uncanny events aboard the abandoned vessel pile up and she can’t trust anyone, not even Theo. Can Theo and Jayna salvage the ship and their relationship? Will anyone survive a cruise on the Ghost Ship? This 38K word Star Cruise novella is the latest installment in the ongoing, connected series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet? There is a very brief mention of the loss of a previous pregnancy.

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ANCHORED TO THE SHARKMAN (INTERSTELLAR PROTECTIONS AGENCY BOOK FOUR) by Jade Waltz

A life for a life. With piercing amber eyes, fins, and sharp teeth, he was both terrifying and beautiful. A sharkman saved me after my ex tried to kill me. Ever since that fateful night, he has haunted my dreams, begging me to aid him. After being hidden for a year while working for my grandfather at his underwater aquatic lab, He has a surprise for me to commemorate my return to the public eye as the heiress to my family’s fortune…A new exotic pet—my rescuer, whom everyone said was a figment of my imagination. Now I’m drawn to the mysterious and captive creature being held in the high-security facility.
As I learn of his horrible treatment, I decide to risk everything to help him escape. We must avoid being apprehended while seeking assistance from others along the way.
Our situation draws us closer together, and I find myself falling in love with this magnificent aquatic male. I must choose between remaining on Earth with a target on my back, under my grandfather’s control…Or leaving with my newfound love to begin a new life full of freedom among the stars.     AmazonKU

HUNTED BY THE ALIEN BERSERKER (WARRIORS OF THE LATHAR BOOK 19) by Mina Carter

She’s a pilot, not a people person. What does she know about keeping a bunch of women alive on an alien planet? Even worse, said planet has alien cavemen intent on carrying them off to their lairs to… do whatever it is alien cavemen DO to their captives. Yeah, that doesn’t take a genius to figure out. When the women she’s trying to protect manage to get themselves captured, it’s up to Maeve to track them through an alien forest, with unknown dangers, and rescue them. But she didn’t count on becoming prey herself… or the handsome white-haired caveman who came to her rescue, and who insists on protecting her even if they don’t speak the same language. Sparks flare and she can’t keep away. What’s a little crash-landed on an alien planet romance going to hurt? But then his lies are revealed and she realises that the stakes are FAR higher than she thought…He scares people. He doesn’t protect them. Until her…No one goes to Parac’Norr. Not willingly. The ‘home’ of the Izaean Berserkers (read exile prison planet they’re dumped on), it’s a hard and brutal place where only the strongest survive. Then there’s the Northern Continent… where all hope goes to die. When a ship crash lands there with precious females aboard, Raalt, the leader of the Izaea, must race against time to save them. Because the Northern Continent hides the Izaeans’ best-kept secret…But he has no choice. Once he heard her voice on the mayday call, he’ll move heaven and earth to find her. She is HIS, and he’ll kill everything on that gods-forsaken continent to protect her if he has to…Even if it costs him his sanity and his soul.

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MOPH: CYBORG GALACTIC HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

Made for Earth Corps private army. Birthed at 18 as they all were in pods, made to order. Naïve and innocent. He’d been programmed and trained in every aspect of warfare to take orders. Made Cyborg like his brothers to be the best soldier’s credits could buy. His animal DNA spliced into his geno, giving him special skills. Named Moph for a reason. He could change his appearance and blend in anywhere. Able to go unseen in the right conditions. In his Earth Corp days when programmed without a say, they’d made him an assassin. Since free, he was part of the Cyborg Empire. A tracker, a hunter protecting those important to them. Able to go anywhere. He could be who he needed to be. Do, what he had to do to get the job done. Sent to this world, there were rumors that terrorists had a foothold. His mission was to find out if that was true, and decide if they posed a threat to the Empire…(A LOT more blurnb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

ZIPPOR (ZYRGIN SCARS BOOK TWO) by Marie Dry

Zippor wanted a female of his own, someone who would look at him and not see a lowly Scar. What he did not expect and did not trust, was a female offering herself to him specifically.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CYBEREVOLUTION TEN: BORN CYBORGS by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Alexa was terrified when the giant, seemingly barbarian men boarded the ship where she was being held captive and rescued her–uncertain, at first that she’d actually been rescued. They didn’t seem to have evil designs on her, though–not evil designs. They did have mating on their minds, however, and set out to win her over and figure out some way to get her back to the home world of the Cyborgs, Mordal. They had a problem, though–problems. The pirates that had captured Alexa and the ship she was in wanted her and ship they’d stolen back. Nathan, Connor, Eros, and Luke weren’t inclined to let them have either one.

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ALIEN DEVIL’S BLUFF (BLACK STAR MATES BOOK TWO) by Ava York

On the station, we indentured humans are less than dirt. If you’re lucky enough to get assigned a job that won’t kill you, you do anything to keep it. So when my smoldering Vinduthi boss Laux starts hitting on me, I steer clear. Trouble is the last thing I need. The Vinduthi have a vicious reputation. Getting involved with Laux could end badly. But when I overhear guests plotting to bomb the casino, I can’t stay silent. As we both risk it all to stop it, the sparks between us threaten to ignite into another kind of inferno. Work has never been so complicated…or so steamy. But which one is going to detonate with a bigger bang – the casino, or my desire?     AmazonKU

GRUMPY ORC PROTECTOR (RED PLANET DRAGONS OF TAJSS BOOK 29) by Miranda Martin

My enemy doesn’t just set the rules; he enforces them as my sworn protector. Samhaja, a barbaric and sullen alien, is everything I was taught to fear. As a human caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic struggle, I never expected to be in his captivity. But when our worlds collide, I become a pawn in a dangerous game between the orc-like aliens and their dragon-men enemies, the Zmaj. I find myself confined within the walls of his house, my every move watched by Samhaja, who is bound by duty to keep me safe. It’s forbidden, this connection between us, the protector and the protected. From my human perspective, he’s a captivating enigma with emerald-green skin, imposing tusks, braided hair, and muscles that scream strength and danger. The two of us have to understand each other to survive. In the dance of interspecies politics and alien alliances, will our love be the key to bridging the gap between our worlds, or will it ignite a war neither side can win?     AmazonKU

TRIALS OF CONVICTION (THE FIREBIRD CHRONICLES BOOK FIVE) by T A White

Her niece—taken. Her best friend—gone. There’s only one mission that matters now—rescuing her loved ones from enemy hands. Forced to embark on a dangerous journey, Kira will need every one of her allies as she prepares for the greatest battle of her life. With her mind and body failing, it’s a race against time to locate the homeworld of the Tsavitee. The alien race intent on dominating the universe. A shadowy force stalks her every move. Their motives unclear. As secrets come to light and the danger deepens, the Phoenix will be forced to rise. One thing is clear—not everyone will make it out of this unbroken. The price for failure has never been so high.       Amazon     Apple Books    Kobo

ALIEN NOBLE’S PRETTY HUMAN (KIPHIAN NOBLES) by Athena Storm

Out of all the obstacles I thought I had to face…I never expected my fated mate to be one. I didn’t want the baggage of being bound to someone else. So when I meet Lara and feel the bond calling me, I try to ignore it. Around her, though, my pulse is high and my resistance is low. And it’s not just the mountain that’s rock hard. I’m dying to explore her peaks and valleys. If she doesn’t kill me first. I can survive death-defying crags. But a fated mate? Throw me off the summit. I’ve trained all my life to win the hardest race on the planet. But can I win a war against fate?     AmazonKU

HORDE NANNY (VAHKING HORDE BOOK THREE) by Celia Kyle and Anne Kane

I was hired to take care of his daughter, but I ended up in his bed instead. I travelled to Verkoon to be matched as someone’s mate, but the only matchmaking happening is me being paired with the gruff General… as his nanny. Thankfully, he’s so damn hot I don’t mind being kept at a distance–as long as I’m still allowed to look. Between breakfast together and play dates throughout the ship, we’ve gone from playing house to feeling like a real family. And with the way General Lokin looks at me, I forget where the line is for a little while. Oops! There’s only one reason that a Vakhing’s blood sings–and I know that the General’s sings for me. Will he answer the call… or has the General experienced too much heartache already? Will he push me away to save himself? Or risk it all for love?

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SPARED BY THE MONSTER: VOL TWO (MATES OF PLANET 25XA) by Merry Ravenell

A honeymoon isn’t in Keiron and Chess’ future–Keiron has to return to hauling scrap, leaving Chess to figure out how to survive daily life on 25XA as the Lady-Scion of the impoverished House 8. Keiron orders his brothers to make sure she doesn’t toddle off and fall into a worm vat (again), but they’re not especially enthused about it. Going to the Ward to donate plasma to Ohade is making her sick, but she doesn’t dare tell anyone just how sick. They might make her stop, and the Plague treatment in her blood is the only thing the family has to change its fortunes. Other than all that… everything’s going great. Public transport on 25XA is pretty decent, her pet cat walks nicely on its leash, and as long as she stays far away from whatever those awful jelly cubes are at the Ward, she can handle the weird looks. Until she’s abducted off the street in broad double-sun daylight…(much more blurb on ebookseller’s page)     AmazonKU

ALIEN HIT AND RUN by Lizzy Bequin

She wanted revenge. He needed a mate. One moment is all it takes to change your life forever. For Kris Morgan, that moment comes when her car collides with a mysterious stranger in the middle of the desert. He ought to be dead, but he doesn’t have a scratch on his perfect, muscle-bound body. He doesn’t have any clothing, either. As Kris soon discovers, there’s more to this stranger than meets the eye. His name is Gehn, and it’s his mating season. And Kris is the only female for miles around. But she has a secret of her own. A deadly one.     AmazonKU

SURVIVE (THE DRAAX SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Elizabeth Kelly

The job was supposed to be easy. Mediate a dispute between the western Draax king and humans and return to Earth for a hard-earned promotion. Until a rival Draax king kidnaps my mother and forces me to help him. I’m no spy, but I’ll do whatever it takes to save my mother, including lying to and sabotaging the Draax king I’m meant to help. I know my plan will work… until I meet Krey. A king’s guard and the western king’s adopted brother, Krey is sweet and sexy, and he wants me. He’s willing to keep things casual, but fate can be a real jerk sometimes. We’re falling in love. Only the person Krey believes I am is a lie. Krey promises to protect me. But what happens when he discovers my betrayal?

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SECOND SKIN (SENSITIVE SOULS BOOK ONE) by Jade Thorn

When a devastating space pirate attack destroys not only Daria’s ship but her lovers, she’s sorely tempted to give in and join them in oblivion. There’s just one thing holding her back, she can still hear them, and while there’s an ounce of will left in her body, she’ll do everything she can to return them to her side. One dangerous job at a time, Daria must fight with everything she has to raise the money to clone their bodies, while her waning ability holds onto their precious souls. Doding the Kardian empire, the Council of Sensitives and the seedy underworld who would love to get their hands on her body and her abilities, she must face off her worst fears, and search for allies in the most unlikely of places. Can she hold on to them long enough, to bring them back to life? Or will Daria be forced to lose them all over again?     AmazonKU

IMPERIAL STARDUST (THE MACLEE CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Jina S Bazzar

Captain Lee thought she had faced the most challenging trials the galaxy had to offer. She was wrong. Now she’s on the stunning planet of Krozalia, a world on the brink of chaos following the failed assassination attempt on the princess and the rising of a lethal rebellion. Alliances are crumbling, loyalties are shifting, and Leann has no intention of waiting for the results. Staying might cost her more than she’s willing to pay, but leaving is no longer as simple as jumping into space. So when the rebellion leaders make their move, Captain Lee finds herself in the thick of it all—and to save those she loves, she’ll need to use everything in her power, including the forbidden technology she’s worked so hard to hide.     AmazonKU

KNOT YOUR POSSESSION (PACK ORIGINS BOOK THREE) by L A Clyne

For a decade, isolated and alone, her every move watched, she waited to be rescued. Yet freedom came from the most unexpected of places. With electricity gone and the world plunged into darkness, the Crash brought danger but also new possibilities. Now her past has hunted her down, and her future has come to claim her. Her unbonded mates, the sweet twins she grew up with, are no longer the boys she knew. Driven by anger and grief, they want her back with a fierce desire that can’t be denied. But their return frees a feral alpha, more beast than man, who is driven to claim her, too. Throw in a smitten beta, along with a rare male omega she thought could never be hers, and suddenly her choices matter. Yet, the danger is ever present, and growing. Maven, the secret pack who caused the Crash and rules the world from the shadows, needs her back. As all their manipulations come to light, they make one last desperate play. Can Ava bring these disparate men together in time to form the pack they all need? Will she survive the trap that is laid for her? Not even Ava knows her true potential, but her enemies suspect. The world thought prime alphas were the ultimate power. They haven’t met Ava yet. She holds a secret they never saw coming.     AmazonKU

ENTANGLED (BRUTES OF BRISTLEBROOK BOOK TWO) by Rebecca Quinn

VS note: Past apocalyptic why choose.

These men killed mine, and for that, they have to die – Bristlebrook is up in smoke, my brutes are dead, and Sam’s camp is a powder keg begging for a flame. Injured and furious over their losses, the surviving hunters are preoccupied with their own problems. Their factions and allegiances. Their internal wars and pissing contests. The new world they want to forge. They don’t look twice at their meek little captive. They shattered my heart five ways when they killed my brutes, so I don’t care anymore. If I’m to stop the villains, I need to become one. I need to be smart. I need to be ruthless. Even if it means razing myself to the ground to do it . . .We’re bringing her home, or we’re not coming home – They took our librarian from right under our noses—and with Lucky injured, Bristlebrook in flames, and our personal problems finally spilling over, we’re fracturing. But we need to be better. Bringing Eden home is the most important mission of our lives. Followed closely by the second most important . . . building her a home worth returning to.     AmazonKU

WORLD OF ROT: A POST APOCALYPTIC NOVEL (CURSED WORLD BOOK TWO) by Katie L Mary

VS Note: I enjoy her books so I one clicked this.

A changed world. A family in crisis. A future so uncertain no one is guaranteed to survive…With the population decimated and hellish creatures loose upon the world, Andra and her family retreat to Quinn’s farm where they hope to build a new life. But the monsters are still a mystery and their habits unpredictable, making it impossible to know what’s going to happen next. The more they learn, the more questions they have, and the more Andra worries for her daughter’s safety. As if living in an apocalyptic world isn’t stressful enough, Andra finds herself increasingly drawn to Quinn as the days pass, which is a distraction she definitely doesn’t need when disaster once again strikes. Braving harsh conditions and monstrous creatures, the group must work together to save one of their own. But with the odds so stacked against them, Andra can’t help wondering if the battle they’re facing can even be won.     AmazonKU

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VS: Just sayin’ – if you like the newest Star Cruise, there are nine others in the series! Available wide.

*****************************OKAY, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOK  (because my own books pay my bills) AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

 

TRENT (ROGUES UNITED BOOK ONE) by Laurann Dohner

Trent had to flee his birth pack as a teenager to avoid being executed for killing someone in self-defense. It wasn’t fair and left him all alone, fighting to survive. Over the years, he found other shifters who were unjustly left on their own. Together, they built a pack, making Trent their alpha. They are Rogues United. Trent’s doing his best to make all the right decisions. Then they take out a nest of Vampires who are killing and harming humans—and Trent changes their pack dynamic when he discovers an abused Vamp chained up in the basement. It’s a bad idea to take the beautiful Vamp home with them. He knows that, but there’s something about her…Kate was kidnapped and turned into a Vampire against her will. The creatures holding her captive are crazy, trying to force her to pretend to be someone she’s not. They keep her locked up, punishing her for refusing to play along with their insanity. Until a sexy Werewolf rescues her…Did she just exchange one dangerous situation for another? Because not everyone in Trent’s pack is happy that he spared her life.

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THE VAMPIRE’S OBSSESSION (MORETTI BLOOD BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 12) by Juliette N Banks

Powerful vampire, Darnell, has been promoted to one of the coveted warrior positions in the king’s army. Just in time. Exposure of their kind is now imminent. Sexy bartender Amber, with her short skirts and stormy eyes, is a playful distraction even if she keeps rejecting him. When the castle is evacuated, Darnell’s protective urges mean he can’t abandon her. Except the lie keeping her safe puts both of them at risk. Or will it be the rejection of their bond that destroys them both, when the mafia threatening the royal family shows up on their doorstep?

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PSYCHO GODS (CRUEL SHIFTERVERSE BOOK SIX) by Jasmine Mas

Are you ready for war? Fight for survival and the fate of the realms. I discovered my abilities…but that was just the beginning. Malum, Scorpius, and Orion are now fighting for me. Their power is mind-boggling. The carnage staggering. The High Court wants me to control them, but you can’t leash monsters. Even with Sadie, Jinx, and John by my side, I’m struggling to survive. The war drums are beating and life altering secrets are being revealed. It’s time for combat. Let the battles begin. *Psycho Academy & Psycho Devils must be read first.     AmazonKU

RECKLESS MAYHEM: ROYAL BASTARDS MC, LAS VEGAS, NV by Nikki Landis

VS Note: Author states there is a “slight paranormal twist”.

Never make a deal with the Devil. Manic: They call me a monster. A master of disguise. The phantom who travels within shadows. It’s been said that I can steal a man’s breath from across the room or slice his throat without lifting a finger. The rumors are true. I have a gift for dealing death, a hunger for bloodshed that blocks rational thought. And when something of mine is threatened . . . I unleash the beast, giving into his carnal, wicked appetite. There’s one soul on this earth that I crave, covet, and swear to protect at all costs. My pretty, perfect doll. A wicked biker like me doesn’t deserve her light, grace, or love, but that doesn’t stop me from taking it. Bianca is mine. Nothing is breaking us apart, even if I have to wreck everyone in my path to keep her. And selling my soul to the Devil seems like a fair price to pay to ensure no one stands in my way. Reckless Mayhem is not a standalone. Manic Mayhem MUST be read first. A twist on the classic The Phantom of the Opera.     AmazonKU

HER SUMMER DRAGON MATE (CRESCENT LAKE SHIFTERS BOOK FIVE) by Arizona Tape

After a recent break-up, dragon shifter Summer’s idea of a reset is a fun holiday at a beautiful beach resort far away from her small community where everybody knows each other. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to get away from fate. While she manages to escape her ex, she keeps running into her ex’s cousin, Jamie, wherever she goes. Following explosive drama on her volleyball team and having to move back to her hometown, Jamie impulsively books herself a trip to Spain. Eager for a chance to reflect and an opportunity to reinvent herself, she didn’t expect to run into her cousin’s ex this far away from home. Or to find herself so drawn to her. They have a good reason to stay away from each other but the beautiful beach, warm sun, and colourful cocktails easily change their minds. The question is, what happens when they return home?

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FATE AND FUTURE (DESTINED DEMIGODS BOOK ONE) by Tamar Sloan

After everything I’ve seen, I’m not sure humanity deserve the hours and days they’re gifted with. Luckily, despite being the demigod daughter of Kronos, I have no intention of using my powers to stop time. I’ve learned the catastrophic effects that can have…It’s Micah who shows me a world of beauty beneath the shadows. He’s hot, soulful, and steadfastly optimistic. And he keeps disappearing as mysteriously as he appears. Now someone’s messing with people’s timelines and my father needs answers. As darkness closes in, as Micah’s secrets grow, I realize the higher I hope, the further I have to fall.
And if there’s no one to catch me, stopping time is the only way to protect myself from a world of hurt.     AmazonKU

THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL (THE SCOTTISH DUKE AND THE RULES OF TIME TRAVEL BOOK THREE) by Diana Knightley

I looked into Nor’s eyes. “Are we ready for what comes?” He kissed me. “Aye, we are ready.” The Duke and Duchess of Awe are ready to fight for their lives.     AmazonKU

MONSTER’S BRIDE: CHRISTMAS IN THE UNDERWORLD by Elizabeth Dunlap

With the holidays drawing near, Cressida wants to make this year extra special for her new family. But there’s no lights, no parties, no Christmas joy to be found in the Underworld. As she struggles to plan the perfect Christmas, the shadow demons have moved into town, and not even escaping to Earth can stop the chaos of their families coming after them. When Cressida gets kidnapped, again, her demons will stop at nothing to have her home for Christmas. This is a companion story to the Monster’s Bride duet, a medium burn reverse harem paranormal romance.     AmazonKU

CURSE OF DAWN by Richard Amos

I used to be a morning person. The zombie apocalypse put a stop to that. For the past two years, a virus aptly named Dawn rises every day at first light to kill any human it touches, turning them into ravenous zombies. There’s no cure, no form of resistance against it, nothing to turn things around. Most of the living humans are gone now. Only those of us with a different kind of blood are spared the killing blow of Dawn. With the dead walking and eating their way across the lands, I fight every day to stay alive. I’m fae and trapped here on Earth after a vacation gone wrong, wandering this doomed realm with only a virtual pet for company, pining for my homelands. But then along comes Miko Reyes—yummy alpha werewolf with muscles for days. He’s moody, broody, and can kick some serious booty. After he helps me escape a deadly predicament, I find myself sticking with him and his pack of merry wolves. Everything about Miko gets me hot under the collar. Seriously hot. And it might just be wishful thinking on my part, but is there something there between us? Hmmm…Regardless, the man is a warrior, a machine, a true leader, and he is determined to bring an end to the Curse of Dawn. I just hope it can become a reality.      AmazonKU

HOLIDAY SERENDIPITY by Kaylin Peyerk

Welcome to Love -N- Shenanigans, where Fate intervenes to find your perfect match—literally! It’s a cold, cruel world and the dating scene is no different. Except for twelve lucky souls who’ve recently signed up for a curious new dating app and quickly find themselves face-to-face with exactly what they were looking for, whether they knew it or not. This Christmas, dive into a brand-new shared world and set off on twelve spicy, heart-pounding adventures of love … and shenanigans! Wellstone Community vs. Dayton Catholic. The two schools that compete in the football state championships every year sat no more than one county apart. It didn’t matter to me, in the grand scheme of things, but as my father was the coach, I became dubbed as Water Girl. I’m pretty sure none of the players even know my name. Well, except one. Andy Shefton, star wide receiver of the Dayton Bulldogs, and resident swoon-worthy hot bod. Every girl wanted him as much as I didn’t. When I wasn’t on the field, I was lying in bed with a book. That’s why, when the season ends and the snow flies, I’m stoked for some well-deserved alone time. However, my friends are sick of me being a single homebody, forcing me to sign up for Love & Shenanigans. A love doctor agency that pairs locals together based on their interests… and who was my first match? You guessed it, Andy Shefton, star wide receiver and… literature enthusiast?     AmazonKU

WHISKERS ON KITTENS (A MAGICAL ROMANTIC COMEDY (WITH A BODY COUNT) BOOK 22) by R J Blain

The next time a friend dared her to steal something, Kelsie would say no. Should the friend also be a succubus, not only would she say no, she would run for the nearest border faster than a bat fleeing the dark depths of hell. Under normal circumstances, she didn’t even mind serving community service. It added spice to an otherwise boring day and gave her something productive to do. Hoping to contain her prankster ways, the judge teams her up with a grouchy wolf of a cop with an attitude problem. According to her virus, Kelsie needs to get the good officer out of his pants. According to her common sense, the last thing she needs or wants is a goody-goody hampering her style and getting in her way. When they’re assigned to help rescue kidnapped kittens, Kelsie knows one thing for certain: to create a Christmas miracle, she’ll do a lot more than bend the law—she’ll break it over her knee and unleash hell on Earth while she’s at it.

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VALDEMAR (THE FOUNDING OF VALDEMAR BOOK THREE) by Mercedes Lackey

he refugees from the Empire have established a thriving city called Haven with the help of the Tayledras and their allies. But the Tayledras have begun a slow withdrawal to the dangerous lands known as the Pelagirs, leaving the humans of Haven to find their own way. But even with Haven settled, the lands around Haven are not without danger. Most of the danger comes in the form of magicians: magicians taking advantage of the abundant magical energy in the lands the Tayledras have cleansed; magicians who have no compunction about allying themselves with dark powers and enslaving magical beasts and the Elementals themselves. Kordas, his family, and his people will need all the help they can get. But when a prayer to every god he has ever heard of brings Kordas a very specific and unexpected form of help, the new kingdom of Valdemar is set on a path like nothing else the world has ever seen.

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LASTING LIGHT (METAL AND MAGIC) by Michelle Frost

In the fight between dark and light, only the shadows will survive. Seeking his aunt to learn how to control his magic leads Kova to a secret he thought his mother took with her to the grave—the identity of his father. Recovering his autonomy left Erik’s memories splintered. As more of his past pieces itself together, Erik is confronted with truths he doesn’t know how to live with. Can Kova and Erik overcome their pasts to finally live in a lasting light? Or will the last stand of the dark mage drown The Between in permanent darkness? Lasting Light is the final novel in the Metal & Magic series. This series should be read in order.     AmazonKU

RITUAL OF BLOOD (HER WICKED VAMPIRES BOOK TWO) by Amelia Shaw and Angela Edgehart

After the Tournament of Blood, I’ve earned my coveted position within the ranks of the Slayers… but the cost was steep. Too steep. I am now one of the very creatures I swore vengeance against. Awakening on the other side of death, I discover that I’ve been turned—I’ve become a vampire. If any hope remains to avenge the only mother I’ve ever known, I’m going to have to learn to control the monster inside of me and fast. Mercifully, I have Blake and Noah by my side to help me navigate this new phase of my undead life. I soon realize that the romantic bond I assumed was one of soul mates, is in fact far deeper. The three of us are destined to be blood mates; mates for all eternity. But monsters like me don’t get happily ever afters…It’s not long before Gabe and his Slayers expect Blake and I to come through and help them take down a rival vampire gang, Crimson Thirst. And while my goal aligns with theirs, I know I can’t trust Gabe. He’s like a blood-sucking puppeteer lurking behind the stage, forever pulling strings. But when Gabe senses my reluctance, he sinks to new lows and uses one of my mates against me. He forces my hand and I have no choice. If I want to see Noah again, I must dance to Gabe’s tune. At least I’ll finally get my revenge… even if it means allowing the monster within to consume the very last of my humanity.

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EMBERS IGNITE (ORCFIRE BOOK TWO) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale

Bound by passion, shattered by deceit. Marissa – The Others have been on Earth for 25 years, but I’d never met one until the huge orc Fire Chief landed in the ICU as my patient. He’s rude, snarly, and covered in tattoos. A girl would have to be out of her mind to want someone like him, right? I guess I’m out of my mind. Actually, I’m obsessed. 
It’s hard to see past his snarls to find the squishy guy he hides inside, but I do. One kiss leads to another, and before I know it, well, I discover he’s not snarly all the time. Until he learns my secret. I never meant to hurt him, but now he won’t have a thing to do with me. Brokka – Being dragged through the Rift and spit out onto this planet with nothing more than the clothes on my back wasn’t the worst thing in my life. Losing everyone and everything I’d ever cared about was far more crushing. Tender Marissa with her courage, caring, and delicious curves is the perfect reason for me to let go of my past. Until I discover our relationship is built on a lie. How can I love a woman I will never be able to trust?     AmazonKU

EMBERS’ MELODY (ORCFIRE BOOK THREE) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale

The very day Emma swears off impulsive choices in love, she encounters Kam, an orc firefighter who sets her world ablaze. Emma – After my dirtbag ex left me with a maxed-out credit card and an empty fridge, I swore off bad boys. Yet, when brooding Kam enters my life with his otherworldly tattoos and an air of danger, I can’t seem to hold myself back. How can someone so wrong feel so irresistibly right? Kam – Trapped in a fenced slum built to contain Others like me, my anger toward a world that despises me has always burned fiercely. Only Emma sees past the beast within me and embraces who I truly am. Can I heal my old wounds and express my passion for this precious female? One thing is clear—I would give my life to protect her.     AmazonKU

EMBERS OF CHANGE (ORCFIRE BOOK FOUR) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale

Mouths can lie. Scents can’t. Amelia – Mesmerized, I couldn’t look away as the biggest of all the orc firefighters fearlessly charged into the blazing building to rescue not one but two trapped children when no one else dared to enter. Imagine my surprise when, in my quest to find shelter for the displaced, I’m assigned to work with the heroic male who has invaded my dreams. Thrall – I’m reckless. So what? I couldn’t let those naga children die. It seems my boss doesn’t agree. My punishment is to show some prissy do-gooder around the Zone. She’ll freak within ten minutes and it will be a good story to laugh over. Amelia doesn’t run, though. She blasts into my life wearing a determined expression, irresistible curves, and an arousal scent that can be detected in the next county. If she’s as sweet as she smells, I’m well and truly f*cked.     AmazonKU

HEIR (THE PRINCE’S SOUL MATE BOOK FOUR) by Katy Haye

Kit and Talal’s soulmate bond – and their relationship – is stronger than ever. It needs to be. Sudharain is set about by enemies on all sides. Kit’s home country is determined to destroy the sultanate, while neighbouring Gabalnu has betrayed Sudharain under cover of friendship. If the sultanate is to survive – much less thrive – Kit and Talal need to use every advantage they can find. They don’t want war, but if war’s coming, they’ll do everything in their power to ensure they end victorious.     AmazonKU

ENTHRALLED (PRINCE OF THE DOOMED CITY BOOK FIVE) by Sylvia Mercedes

Clara’s memories of the last few years are lost in a haze. The more she tries to remember, the harder it is. And perhaps that’s just as well. Perhaps it’s better for her to focus on the present . . . and the future: a beautiful future with Danny Gale as her husband and her place in good society restored, comfortable and content. With her wedding less than twenty-four hours away, Clara seeks to reunite with her brother, eager to repair their relationship. But she finds Oscar in a manic state. He raves about other worlds, about magic and curses and people Clara knows nothing about. She fears he’s lost his mind entirely . . . but something he says sparks memory of a haunting voice which sends heat rippling through her veins and steals the breath from her lungs. Determined to go through with the wedding, Clara dons her gown and arrives at the chapel, only for an unexpected guest to appear. Suddenly all Oscar’s lunatic claims become a terrifying reality. The realms of Eledria are not through with Clara Darlington just yet. She still has a part to play in the deadly schemes of kings and princes. And doom is poised to fall on the City of Vespre.     AmazonKU

ENEMY OF MY ENEMY (THE HUNTER CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Shawna Reppert

They say the enemy of the enemy is your friend. But sometimes it’s hard to know the true enemy–and harder still to know who your true friends are. As a hunter, Constance Jaeger grew up believing that all vampires were evil. But now the Accords say they are citizens with rights. Constance is dubious. And her doubt grows when a vampire who scoffed at the Accords has murdered a neighborhood cop who looked out for the homeless, the sort of cop even the street kids trusted. She wants revenge. Her strongest ally against the rogue bloodsucker is the charming, fiddle-playing Valentine McBain. He’s seeking vengeance for a beloved servant and friend killed by the same vampire. The only problem? Valentine is a vampire too. She doesn’t want to trust him, but she may not have a choice. The deeper they dig into their mutual foe’s machinations, the bigger the problems they uncover. Simple revenge rapidly turns into a tangled web of corruption, trafficking, and sorcery, until Constance and Valentine are the only ones who can stop the summoning of a demon powerful enough to destroy an entire city. Assuming they can work together long enough to do it.      AmazonKU

TAKEN FROM DUNHAVEN CASTLE: A COZY TIME TRAVEL MYSTERY (CATE KENSIE COZY MYSTERIEAS BOOK SEVEN) by Nellie H Steele

She stands to lose everything…including her life. Cate Kensie’s joy over finding her missing best friend is short-lived. A shocking change in history leaves the former history professor scrambling to find a solution. As she faces the possibility of losing her home, she’s forced to make difficult and astonishing choices to salvage her life. With more threats looming on the horizon, Cate’s new circumstances leave her uneasy. And when the preceding Countess goes missing, she’ll have to battle against a changing history, a mysterious illness, a powerful network of villains, and even Napoleon to solve the case.
Will Cate find her relative and restore her claim to the castle or will she lose everything?   AmazonKU

BUSINESS IS MURDER: A SALEM FALLS B&B PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY (MIDDLE AGE IS MURDER COZY MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Nellie H Steele

A missing treasure. A cursed property. Will Ellie’s bed and breakfast turn into a dead and breakfast on opening weekend? Excited to restart her life after a bitter divorce, Ellie Byrne plans to re-open her aunt’s old bed and breakfast with a murder mystery weekend. But when she finds out the property possesses a cursed treasure that has robbed all previous owners of their lives, she worries her fresh start may lead to her death. Threats abound and when a body turns up, Ellie’s convinced the curse is real. With hidden secrets at every turn, will Ellie piece together the clues and solve the many mysteries before she falls victim to the voodoo?     AmazonKU

A GLINT OF STEEL AND ROSES: MM+ MONSTER ROMANCE (FLAME AND SHADOW BOOK TWO) by L Eveland

For centuries, Ezluari has lived in peace, but I have shattered that peace in the name of vengeance. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s time for Lord Iridyn to face justice for the slow genocide he’s sentenced my people to, and for murdering Prince Ren. First, we must win a battle against the powerful dragon rider, Brenna, and her army of fire wielding demons. If we fail to hold back Brenna’s advance, it won’t just be my people that suffer. I am the warden of an ancient prison, the last defense against the ancient Terrors that once walked the world. If I fall, their bonds will be broken, and they’ll be free to stalk the mortal world, leaving havoc and destruction in their wake. We’re badly outnumbered and exhausted, desperate for any sign victory is possible. Is Nevahn the symbol of hope we so badly need? Or just another distraction when Hellion and I should be focusing on the army at our doorstep? A Glint of Steel and Roses is the continuation of the Flame and Shadow series, a dark fantasy MMX wartime romance that should be read in order.     AmazonKU

REBEL WITHOUT A CLAUS: A WINTER HOLIDAY TENTACLE MM ROMANCE by L Eveland

Rebel – Getting snowed in with Vic Amares is a nightmare come true. He’s been nothing but a pain in my ass ever since he appeared in the league with his ridiculously talented tentacles, that handsome smile, and those dimples…I hate everything about him. It’d take a Christmas miracle for us to find common ground. Unfortunately for me, all we’ve got is this cabin we’ve been forced to share out in the middle of nowhere. Yet there’s something about him I find undeniably sexy, despite his obsession with a holiday I detest. I can’t let him find out I’m attracted to him. If I can survive his constant attempts to cheer me up, his singing, and his cooking, I might just be able to live this down. Vic – Snowed in with the Rebel Rhail? I can’t believe my luck! He’s been my inspiration, my hero, and my crush for years. I’ve even been working on a new snowboarding move just to impress him. No matter how many times I’ve tried to strike up a conversation with Rebel, he’s remained distant, but I’ll do anything to win. This holiday snowstorm is my chance to win his heart once and for all. I have a plan to show him how much he means to me. If he thought my tentacles were hard to beat on a snowboard, just wait until I show him what I can do with them in the bedroom.     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF SHIFTERS AND SMOKE (SHADES OF RUIN AND MAGIC BOO THREE) by Meg Xuemei X

Killian – Soon, I’ll have to marry the most powerful queen and rule two kingdoms. But all I want is Barbie, the new girl in my house and the only thing I can’t have. If I take her for my own, she’ll be murdered. I know I should stay away from her, but I no longer can, even if the kingdoms collapse and the world burns as a consequence. I might be the villain in the story, but without her, there’s no meaning to my brutal, miserable existence. So, I start to push her to the breaking point so she can survive the bride trials and rise above it all. Only I don’t expect it to hurt so much to see my rivals, the other heirs, swoop in to try to make her theirs.     Amazon

SHIFTER SCROOGE (HEARTS OF STONE BOOK FOUR) by C D Gorri

Striker Sanchez hates Christmas. What better way to spend the holiday season than house sitting for his former team leader in the middle of nowhere? Finally, he could get some peace and quiet far away from the grossly commercial season and all its trappings. Beatrix Gallo decides to drop in on her favorite cousin as a Christmas surprise. Spontaneity is the spice of life, right? Dressed in her best holiday jammies, Bea grabs some of her favorite supplies, and heads over to the reclusive cabin where her cousin lives with her new hubby. But when the curvy optimist arrives, holly in hand, she finds the happy couple gone, and a certifiable Scrooge in their place. Even worse, an incoming storm makes it impossible for her to leave. Striker can’t believe he’s stuck with a woman dressed like an Elf for the whole weekend. So what if she smells like gingerbread and makes his Tiger purr? He isn’t looking for a mate. Definitely not a human one. Time for some ground rules, and Striker did not do comprises. No caroling. No baking. And absolutely no decorations. Will Bea survive being trapped during the holidays with grumpy Striker? Find out in Shifter Scrooge.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WINGS OF SNOW (FAE OF SNOW AND ICE BOOK THREE) by Krista Street

I should have won the Rising Queen Trial. The crown that was destined to be placed upon my head now rests atop the vindictive witch who sought to steal my throne. Left with no choice, I flee from the Solis continent even though my heart is shattering at leaving my love behind. But I can’t return to Solisarium until I’ve reclaimed my affinities and am able to fight with the crown prince at my side. Yet enemies lie everywhere, and those I thought I could trust prove to be the biggest traitors of them all. Trapped far from the icy north, I struggle to survive while learning who I’m destined to become. One thing I know—victory comes to those who are worthy—if only I can achieve the destiny the gods have created for me.     AmazonKU

CTHULHU FOR CHRISTMAS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by Meghan Maslow

Expect to find a candy making mage whose magic is a little unpredictable, his protective best friend who is secretly/not-so-secretly in love with him, a magical town that seems to have a mind of its own, a holiday parade that goes very, very wrong, and some tentacle mayhem (ahem) during the holiday season.     AmazonKU

THE WIDOW AND THE WOLF (THE LONELY TAVERN BOOK ONE) by Harmony Raines

Sometimes the line between revenge and love blurs. Elara’s life was shattered when she became a widow. Haunted by loss, this fierce witch’s sole focus has been on a singular, burning quest: to find the bounty hunter responsible for her husband’s death, get answers, and then make him pay. This relentless pursuit leads her to the small town of Wishing Moon Bay, and its most curious establishment: The Lonely Tavern. Here, she encounters its secretive owner Morwenna, whose depths are as mysterious as the town itself. However, fate plays a cruel hand when Elara discovers that wolf shifter Clell, the bounty hunter she believes responsible for her husband’s death, is also her fated mate. In a town where nothing is as it seems, Elara is forced to question everything she believes. As hidden truths come to light, Elara stands at a crossroads. Can she overcome years of pain and resentment to embrace the unexpected second chance at love that fate has thrown her way? Was she misled this whole time? Who can she believe in other than herself?     AmazonKU

HUNTER REBORN (MOON SHIFTER BOOK FIVE) by Katie Reus

VS Note: an “updated and lightly revised” re-release.

Losing her was the hardest thing he’d ever endured…Warrior shifter Aiden’s investigation of the trafficking of vampire blood leads to a startling discovery: the beautiful vampire bondmate he thought was dead. Decades ago, they’d defied their powerful families to be together—but then Larissa disappeared without a trace. When their mating link broke, it nearly destroyed Aiden. Now she’s back with no memory of where she’s been. Even more shattering—Larissa claims she has no idea who Aiden is. Now she’s back…It’s a race against time to bring down an operation more evil than his pack ever suspected, and Aiden finds himself working side by side with a mate who no longer trusts him—and she wants out. But he lost her once, and he won’t let her go again. Unfortunately, Larissa’s blood is the key to a powerful monster’s dangerous plan—and he’ll stop at nothing to destroy her, sparking off a war between the supernaturals and humans that no one will win.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LUCERO (NOCTURNA BOOK THREE) by Maya Montayne

In the aftermath of Sombra’s return, the balance between light and dark magic has been destroyed and chaos has broken out in Castallan and around the world. Sombra’s shadows have taken over to create monstrous versions of everyone Finn and Alfie love, and with war between Castallan and Englass looming, the prince and the thief must band together one last time—to save their entire world. To stop the magical imbalance, they must find the stone relics of Sombra’s body before the god can unite the pieces and regain his full strengthonce more. But the laws of magic no longer apply, and with their own magic—and even the laws of time itself—drastically changing at every turn, Finn and Alfie are left on their own to stop Sombra and fulfill their prophecy before it is too late and the darkness reigns. Will they restore balance to their world or will its light be gone forever?

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LIES ARE FOREVER  by C Jean Downer

VS Note: Listed in LGBTQ Mystery. Paranormal – wotches.

Sloane West is an ex-New York City cop turned private investigator needing a distraction. She’s grieving her secretive mother’s death, and her ex-best friend and ex-lover have just sent her an invitation to their upcoming nuptials. When a stranger arrives seeking her help, she receives a deadly diversion to the quiet Canadian village of Denwick. There, Sloane learns she’s not the only target in a murderous plan—so is her long-lost cousin, the High Priestess of her family’s coven. To find the killer, Sloane must solve a murder while accepting a crash course in witchcraft. The choice is hers. Will she embrace her power as a protector—or flee from the birthright she’s only beginning to understand?     Amazon     AB       Kobo

A THRONE OF CRIMSON AND ASH: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE (HUNTED BY THE CRIMSON QUEEN BOOK ONE) by Jessica Ash

What if Prince Charming was a bad boy? He brushed his mouth against hers. She tasted of fall—sweet cider and fresh crisp air and the warmth of the late afternoon sun. She tasted of home and hearth—all the things he’d thought he’d given up—all the things he’d thought had come his way again in the form of this luscious woman. He needed more, he wanted more. The whiskey burned inside him, blending with his pain and need.

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SNOW, LIGHTS AND MONSTER NIGHTS by Various

This charity anthology (all proceeds to St. Jude’s) is sure to warm you up on a cold winter’s night! Light, sweet, and spicy–perfect to curl up and read as the snow falls down!     AmazonKU

A MIRACLE FOR BOONE AND AN ANGEL FOR LUKE (LOVE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BOOK ONE) by Peggy L Henderson

When several friends embark on a winter adventure in the snowy wonderland of Yellowstone National Park and meet a strange old ranger who fills their heads with the possibilities of finding true love by Christmas, they quickly find themselves faced with new challenges and thought-provoking ideas. Celeste Norfolk imagined a fun-filled time that would get her friends to try things outside their comfort zones. After a couple of days of high-energy activities, she ends up going solo on a backcountry snowmobile excursion while her friends enjoy the hot tub back at the lodge. Unbelievable events transpire, putting her face to face with a stranger who didn’t realize how much he needed her help. Will she be able to save him from himself, or will her controlling nature be too overwhelming? Angie White is most comfortable in her own routine, close to home. Agreeing to a holiday trip filled with snow and unspeakable dangers was definitely ‘out-of-the-box’ for her. With her anxiety reaching new levels, she can barely cope when her best friend disappears without a trace. Having lost her entire family and facing Christmas alone is almost more than she can bear. A mysterious park ranger’s message haunts her when she is forced to confront circumstances completely out of her control. Perhaps the handsome stranger who crosses her path will be able to provide some answers. Can anything really happen at Christmas if you just believe?

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PERFECTLY PERPLEXING ZOMBIE: WENDELL’S STORY (PERFECT PIXIE SERIES BOOK FOUR)  by MJ May

Blessed with eternal fire, Hellfire Rayburn is Fairy Queen Silvidia’s most trusted and feared warrior. In a world living under fairy rule, Ray’s accustomed to serving his queen by upholding the law. Now, Queen Silvidia wants more. Wendall Galen never expected to wake up reanimated as a zombie. Then again, he never expected to be murdered either. Wendall’s second life is far better than his past human life. Unfortunately, the diluted bit of fairy DNA he didn’t know existed interferes with his reanimation. With his body deteriorating, Wendall’s second life is destined to be a short one. Queen Silvidia might have discovered Wendall’s living life too late, but she won’t let the last remaining descendant of her beloved, deceased brother perish. A fairy bond is needed to preserve Wendall, and Hellfire Rayburn still has his to give away. Wendall just needs to accept the eternal bond. Too bad he’s a zombie with a conscience. Wendall won’t condemn Ray to an eternity bonded to someone Ray doesn’t care for, let alone love. He would rather…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page.)      AmazonKU

DISSONANCE (THE TIME KEEPERS OF LAEVIIN BOOK TWO) by Sarah Emmer

End the Dissonance. Restart the Timeline. Nirel and Jase escape, but arrive in the past injured and far from their destination. A new mission emerges: rescue the prince from the assassination that began the war. However, the Goddess of Time is silent, leaving them without guidance when they need it the most. In the present, Corvin fears the worst when he cannot locate Nirel, not even with the assistance of forbidden magic. This new power urges him to take innocent lives, and his spiral threatens destruction for the entire kingdom. If those in the past can’t save the present, the future will cease to exist at all     AmazonKU

A BEAR GRUMP CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone

Getting on that flight was a huge mistake. Maybe we should’ve waited until Christmas before going on a vacation. At least then we might’ve made it to Chicago. Yeah, we. That’s me and my ex-boyfriend, who are now stranded on Frost Mountain. I lost him after our plane crashed. And, yeah, there is something worse…There’s no way off this snowy mountain—I’m stuck here. Forever. That’s what the smoldering bear shifter who rescued me said. This grumpy man wanted me to pretend to be engaged with him for a night. I can barely stand him, but I could use some warmth and shelter. Too bad we’re snowed in. If I don’t get out of this cabin soon, I’m going to lose my mind this Christmas. Or, worse, give in to this temptation.     AmazonKU

DRAGON’S GAP: A NEW HOPE by L M Lacee

John made a brief appearance in Stanvis’ story, ‘The Forgotten One.’ Time has moved on since then and John has become entrenched in the life of the Gap. He works for the Nuponds at the Hamburger place and attends school under the watchful eye of Principal Atlas. John’s nights are reserved for a different calling — caring for a wild wolf pack in the sprawling mountains of Dragon’s Gap. Despite his seemingly solitary existence, John is not alone; he finds unexpected companionship in the form of (…much more blurb on ebookseller’s page )     Amazon

OUR ACCIDENTAL CHRISTMAS MATING: A WAITING HEARTS WORLD STORY (ASILO PRIDE) by Jena Wade and Lorelai Hart

Sometimes Santa sends you the one thing you’ve always wanted and it’s all covered in fur. Nicholas and I have been friends since the day he moved next door to my family when I was in kindergarten. We were inseparable, that is until the day before his sixteenth birthday, when everything has changed. I lost everything that day; my best friend, my joy, and the boy I was in love with. It’s been ten years and I still haven’t discovered why he ghosted me. But one thing I have learned is that my love for him hadn’t been a silly crush. I still want him just as much as I did then and I hate it. Why can’t I move on and find a nice alpha to settle down with? Nicholas. That’s why. And now I’m home for Christmas and it’s taking all of my energy to slap on a happy face and be merry for my parents. When my younger sister announces her engagement, I need air. I run out of the house and into the woods behind us only to find myself in the middle of a wolf fight, one that ends up with me both injured and happier than I’d ever been.   AmazonKU

MOONLIT BETRAYAL (ALPHA ASCENSION CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

Private investigator Kiera Moore lives life as she wants and answers to no one. She left that behind long ago and now lived as a lone wolf shifter … no pack, no alpha, no problem! That’s all great until an investigation brings her face-to-face with the first man who could make her strong will shatter…her mate. Elijah Winds, the new alpha of the Northern Winds pack, keeps finding the bodies of his murdered pack mates and doesn’t have a clue why his people are being targeted. So when PI Kiera comes to investigate, he has an extra problem added to the mix. She’s stunning, smart-mouthed, intelligent and he can’t keep his hands off her. The killer is smart, leaving no evidence behind and quickly manipulating Kiera and Elijah, turning the pack against them. If Elijah can’t get Kiera to open her heart to him, then the only happy ending will be for the rogue wolf wanting power over the pack.     AmazonKU

BLOOD SAVED by Milly Taiden

VS Note: From NOV 30.

Wolf alpha Atlas Silvers doesn’t want a mate. He wants to run his pack. That’s it. An easy, complication-free life. That peace is ripped apart by Half-Blood sisters, and Atlas doesn’t like them much. More trouble than they’re worth! Enter Lilliane Longborn. She is everything Atlas doesn’t want. She’s trouble and complicated. She’s beautiful, and he wants her more than he should. The Half-Blood is…of all things…his mate. What’s a wolf to do? Let her fall victim to her vampire stalker? Nope. Atlas is willing to put it all on the line for the woman he can’t let himself want. He’ll save her and send her packing. Easier that way. Or so he would like to believe. Love is a powerful force, and soon, Atlas realizes he will never be able to let his fated mate walk out of his life. But it may be too late for them.     AmazonKU     AB

CHRISTMAS PIE by Jodi Taylor

VS Note: A short story.

St Mary’s has never lacked for enemies, but danger has never been closer to home. A state of war has broken out between St Mary’s and the Women’s Institute – the Raffia Mafia. Markham, Max, Peterson and Miss Sykes must jump to Restoration London in search of real Christmas pie – the honour of St Mary’s is at stake. At least that how it all begins, but this is St Mary’s after all.

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THE WOLF PRINCE’S FATE: ALPHA AND OMEGA (THE ROYALS OF PRES;LEY ACRES BOOK TWO) by Roxie Ray

My fated mate has a bounty on her head…I’ve always known my fated mate is special, but now the world knows the truth about Liza, she’s more at risk than ever. There hasn’t been another wolf like her for centuries, and the public scrutiny directed her way is setting my wolf on edge. When a bounty is put on her head, my protective instincts go into overdrive. No one—and I mean no one—is going to touch my mate. Now I’m suspicious of everyone including an old rival who claims Liza’s parents have more secrets than she realizes, and a mysterious buyer who approaches me about a business deal. But Liza is struggling so much with the changes she’s going through that if I don’t find a way to help her control her powers soon, her biggest threat may not be our enemies. It could be herself.     AmazonKU

TORTURED HEARTS AND BROKEN LANDS: VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONE VOL 16 by B A Stretke

Andy Burns was nothing like his brother. Billy was brash and rash, while Andy was reserved and conscientious of others. Andy didn’t like the way Billy ran the cougar pack, but he also wouldn’t betray his brother. They were all they had. No matter what, they were blood. Andy’s life shifts on its axis the night he meets Dallas, there in the middle of a bar brawl. He looked into those eyes, and his entire life was changed. He knew this would make everyone hate them, but his heart didn’t care. You can’t fight fate, and you can’t choose love. Dallas Grant is a vampire soldier and leader of a coven security team. Coven DuCane is his home and his family, especially his best friend Archer. Dallas is a loyal man, loyal to his team and his Coven. Dallas is shocked at first when he finds his fate-destined beloved, Andy Burns, the brother of the Cougar pack leader. The bad blood runs deep between the Vampires of Coven DuCane and the Cougar shifters. This union will make a lot of people uncomfortable, but Dallas can’t bring himself to care. This is his beloved, his gift from fate. Nothing, not his coven, not prejudice, and not blood, will stand in the way of this bond. Come hell or high water, Fate will always prevail.     Amazon

GREED’S SIREN (LOST SIREN SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Stephanie Hudson

The age-old story of hating my job was nothing new. Many lived it. Many had experienced it. So going into work that day just felt like any other dreaded day at the office. That was until there was him. A thief who stole more than gold that night. A thief who stole my heart. But I was about to learn how risky that truly was. Because Ryker Wyeth wasn’t just any thief. He was dangerous one. And now, after the chaos he unknowingly released upon my life that night, I was left with only one option…To run. To run from my crimes. To run from the lasting memory of his kiss. However, there was one problem with that plan. Ryker Wyeth was Greedy for more. And for this dangerous thief in the night…He always got what he wanted. And what he wanted now, was me. Which meant not only running from the law, but now I was also running from…A Demon’s Greed.     AmazonKU

SURRENDERING MAGIC (HELLKITTEN CHRONICLES) by Viola Grace

Bara has lived her life knowing that she is going to have to spend every waking moment learning or go mad, and even though she has a boyfriend, friends, and distant family… her future is bleak. With a family letter, she sees her chance to grasp a future, even without magic in it. She has a chance to step into the human world, and with the blessing of her boyfriend and her friends, she decides to go through the extraction of the cursed magic she was born with. The next morning starts far too early, and a cat in her room wakes her and urges her to get ready. When she’s prepared, they step through a portal and end up in a place Bara wasn’t expecting. Ritual Space. Her trials and surrender are going to take place in the safest area in the world. No magic will escape it, and nothing harmful can enter without the consent of the proprietor. It is the safest place to lose herself, so she begins the process of losing everything she had been taught to love and fear. No pressure.

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A SERENADE TO THE ELF QUEEN: AN ELVEN FANTASY ROMANCE by Niro J Hale

The Elven Queen of Aelfheim, Rhianelle Wiolant grew up with tales of the cruel Fae King all her life. When the wicked fae murdered her beloved sister, she swore fire and death would come for him. Caught between a divided court, the threat of war, and her kingdom in peril, the Elven Queen has little chance of avenging her sister. But a song calls for Rhianelle to leave the safety of the tall walls of Aelfheim. It leads her to an abandoned well, where her only hope lies. A creature of night chained in the dark, forgotten by time. The beast that haunts her nightmares. A bloodthirsty, immortal Vampire.    AmazonKU

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 17) by Pandora Pine

With only a week until Christmas, Detective Jude Byrne is wrapping up final preparations for his family’s celebration. He’s made a list and checked it twice, bought presents, planned the neighborhood cookie exchange, and hung mistletoe. Jude’s got a handle on everything, that is, until his son asks if his grandfather is coming to celebrate with them—a man Jude hasn’t seen in six years. Meanwhile, psychic Copeland Forbes is busier than ever, helping grieving family members reunite with loved ones who won’t be with them this season. When Jude mentions inviting his grandfather to spend the holidays with them, Cope thinks it’s a great idea, but doesn’t hold out much hope Eagle will make an appearance. When Running Eagle shows up on their doorstep, Jude must face his past and decide how his present will play out. Thanks to long talks and spending time with family and friends, Eagle realizes Jude has found the one thing he never could give him. A home. Can Jude and Eagle lay the ghosts of the past to rest or will the last tattered remains of their bond break forever?     AmazonKU

A HAUNTED HAUNTING (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 26) by Sara Bourgeois

In the haunted town of Coventry, elderly doll collector Abigail Hartman is found dead amongst her creepy antique doll collection. The cause of death is a chilling mystery with no visible injuries. Enter witch and occult shop owner Kinsley Wilson, who senses dark forces and trapped souls surrounding the dolls. Along with her sheriff husband Thorn and snarktastic familiar Meri, Kinsley must unravel a twisted history of curses, grudges, and occult rituals before the secrets of the past claim more victims. With a fraudulent psychic, a shady historian, and a disgraced ghost hunter among the suspects, Kinsley, Thorn, and Meri navigate menacing magic and paranormal mind games on the trail of a killer. As dangerous forces close in, Kinsley faces attacks from both human and supernatural foes. She’ll need to draw on the power of her coven and her own wits to lay the dolls and their captive souls to rest before she joins the body count in this spine-tingling paranormal mystery.     AmazonKU

KNOT FOR CHRISTMAS by Evelyn Flood

Grace doesn’t hate Christmas. She just… prefers to ignore it. She learned a long time ago that it was easier that way. But when Lucas, Drew and Ben burst into her quiet life, full of teasing and fun and Christmas spirit, she realizes that maybe, just maybe… Christmas isn’t so bad after all. Especially when you have the right pack to spend it with. This is a short and sweet why choose Christmas omegaverse novella.     AmazonKU

FORBIDDEN VIRGIN MATE (SILVERSTAR WOLVES BOOK FIVE) by Ruby Knoxx

He’s my worst enemy. And my fated mate.
I got banished from the pack with my family. I was worth less than the dirt on his shoe. Now I’m back in the small town of my youth. I’ve gotten older, and he’s noticed.
This time he wants my curves and my innocence. But love is forbidden. Because I want revenge. He’s a lot older than me, and protective as hell. But I know the cold heart he hides beneath his fur. I know the pain he can cause with his cruel hands. I could never give him my heart. Yet late at night, all alone in his cabin, I forget the pain inside of me.
He touches me in places I’ve never been touched before. He exposes my vulnerabilities without leaving me a way out. He’s taken everything I have, leaving me with only one question: How much longer until he claims me and my pregnant belly?   AmazonKU

THE RECLUSIVE DRYAD: AN MM UNICORN DRYAD PARANORMAL ROMANCE (MYSTICS OF MISTVALE BOOK THREE) by Stella Rainbow

Alden – My magic had never failed me, and when it guided me to Silent Creek Park, I followed my instincts. The forest spirit who called the park home was shy and not very talkative, but my magic told me he was important, maybe the most important person I’d ever meet. I didn’t care how long it took, I was determined to break his walls. I’d bring him as many cupcakes and sweet treats as it took. After all, wasn’t the way to a man’s heart through his stomach? Elian – I’d been content with my life in the park I’d claimed as mine until I sensed his presence. A being as old as me, and maybe just as lonely in some ways. He was beautiful with his colorful mane and his chipped off horn, a unicorn worthy of being in my park. I still couldn’t bring myself to talk to him, but when he started bringing me the sweetest, most delicious treats, I gave back in kind like the old times. Maybe having a friend wouldn’t be that bad, but what what if we could be more?   AmazonKU

KOHL: THE NEW PROTECTORATE STORIES: HOLIDAY SPECIAL by Abigail Kelly

Nelly Ortega has been an outcast most of her life. A witch with a highly in-demand and finicky ability, she’s spent decades forging her own path in an overcrowded world. Her new job feels like the perfect end to a long search for home, but the tiny orcish community she’s been transferred to isn’t exactly open to strangers. Immediately marked as an outsider, she finds herself disdained by nearly everyone, including her outrageously attractive orcish neighbor. Clark Wilson has never had any trouble making friends. An easy-going, hardworking sort of orc, he spends most days training horses and thinking of new ways to help out the witch he can’t seem to get out of his head. That’s why it comes as a bit of a shock when his new neighbor goes out of her way to avoid him. Normally he’d shrug it off, but he can’t let the thought of her being all alone in her little cottage over the holidays go. In an effort to get a little closer to the witch that makes his instincts zing and hopefully bring her some holiday cheer, Clark is determined to give her a Moon Gift. It’s a great plan until everything goes sideways. Snowed in, Clark and Nelly learn a little bit about the giving season — and each other.     AmazonKU

ARION (ALPHA DADDIES BOOK ONE) by Paige Michaels

Alpha Daddies is a wolf shifter series that follows the lives of strong Alpha Protectors and the women they are fated to mate. Jezebel has known her entire life she is destined to mate one of the elite Alpha Protectors. It’s a privilege and an honor. It’s also frightening. She’s never seen or spoken to her mate before the morning of the mating ceremony. She must vow to love, honor, and obey this stranger who makes her heart race the moment he enters the room. Arion has waited twenty years for his mate to come of age. He has secretly watched her from afar, rejoicing in her accomplishments and experiencing her sorrows from a distance. She has finally reached her maturity, and now she is his to nurture and protect. Helping her accept her new life under his guidance is his first challenge. Keeping her safe from natural and paranormal enemies will be his life’s mission. The books in this series include strong elements of age play. If this genre is offensive to you, this may not be the book or series for you.     AmazonKU

MAGIC OF FLAME AND SHADOW (THE WITCHES OF MOONFELL BOOK ONE) by Kim Richardson

Twenty years ago, I escaped my hometown of Moonfell, a paranormal hotspot in the suburbs of New York, hidden from human eyes. A place I swore I’d never return. But the gruesome murder of a teen werewolf has brought me back. And I’m here to solve it. As I delve deeper into the case, I realize this is no ordinary killing. Someone or something is targeting the supernatural community. Struggling to control my powers, I find myself entangled in the drama of my neighbors—from a group of mysterious witches to the sexy and dangerously seductive Blake as well as a seemingly ordinary feline that turns out to be something entirely unexpected. I must navigate the dangerous waters of Moonfell while keeping my own secrets hidden. See, I’m not your average witch. Hell, I’m not like any witch. My magic is different. It’s wild and unpredictable. And one day, it’s going to get me killed. But as the stakes get higher and the bodies pile up, I realize this is more than just a murder investigation. This is a battle for survival.     AmazonKU

SHADOW DRAGON (DRAGON PROPHECY BOOK THREE) by Minerva Howe

All of the prophecies come to a head in this final Dragon Propehcy book…Everything is changing so damn fast that dragon shifter Jules Cuelebre can’t keep up. Good thing his family in Santa Fe now has Gavin Castellan, an experienced dragon alpha, to help them. And if he wants more from Gavin, well, that’s his problem. Until Gavin proves that they’re in this together. Gavin is glad he managed to make it to Jules before the mountain started closing in and sealing the dragons away from the human world, because he’s convinced Jules is his mate, and they need to be together to face both the shadows and the light that find them as their world shifts around them, bringing new kinds of dragons, a slew of dragon babies new and old, and, if they’re brave enough to grab it, a whole new world. Can they make it across the dragon veil?    AmazonKU

WHEN MONSTERS RISE (THE MONSTERS AMONG US BOOK FOUR) by Debbie Cassidy

When an unexpected betrayal steals our sanctuary, only unity will save us. I trusted Michael and he betrayed us. With our sanctuary destroyed, we’re on the run. Again. Shem and his watchers’ step into the role of protectors once again but keeping a whole colony safe topside won’t be easy. New threats stalk both day and night. The rules have changed. Time is running out. And for some of us, this journey will be the end of the road.     AmazonKU

TRISTITIA: A SHADES OF SIN NOVELLA by Colette Rhodes

Tristitia is a monster x monster novella set in the Shades of Sin universe. It is best read as 3.5 in the series, after Gula.     AmazonKU

MATED TO FOUR WOLVES by Laura Wylde

One small-town gal. Four Fated Mates. And an unexpected surprise… or two. Being PA to Hollywood’s hottest star, Sarah Billingham, is always an adventure. But who knew I’d be in for such a wild ride as we turned up on the set of her newest film. The pressure is always high, but when a threat to Sarah’s life is made, things get even more intense. When four wolf-shifting ex-Navy Seals turned bodyguards show up to ensure Sarah’s safety, things get super-hot, super quickly. And it’s not just Sarah who has their attention – I’m in trouble too. Focusing on my job is one thing. Staying safe when I’ve got four sexy distractions by my side is another. Spike – The Captain. The biggest of the four. And that’s no joke. Brock – The Weapons Specialist. Bulky, muscular, and tatt’ed up. Someone you can count on when all hell breaks loose. Liam – The Medic. One who can heal in more ways than one. Mickey – The Intelligence and Communications officer. Blonde hair and blue eyes. Emotionless, hard to read, yet reliable. As Spike’s past and his team’s present collide, they’re faced with an enemy that is as fixated on Sarah as his crew is on me. But with the threat to us all becoming more intense, our future seems less certain. Will any of us get to live to see another day? Let alone a future that binds me and my fated mates together forever?   AmazonKU

BLESSED IN HEMLOCK HOLLOW (HEMLOCK HOLLOW ANTHOLOGY BOOK FOUR) by Ellen Dugan

Annabelle Shaw is a widow at the ripe old age of twenty-one. After escaping her abusive Lycan mate, she fled to the kingdom of the Dark Fae for a few years…but the trauma of her past continues to haunt her, and she decides to return to Hemlock Hollow. Unfortunately, her homecoming is filled with turmoil. When the new Alpha of the wolf pack delivers some devastating news, it sends Annabelle into a downward emotional spiral. Alone, grieving, and without hope, she stumbles across a wounded and dying Vampire in the forest. Annabelle recklessly offers him her own blood so he can live. She never expected to survive the night—and yet she does. Now the consequences of Annabelle’s actions are irrevocable. Everything, including her Supernatural status, has changed. Meanwhile others are being attacked in the forest and the Hunter, Valentin Lowell, has been called in to investigate. The Hunter has secretly been carrying a torch for the beautiful Annabelle for the past few years, and he stays close to her, offering his support as she regains her strength and confidence. Annabelle is stunned when she realizes that Valentin calls to her senses like no other male ever has before…and she wonders what would happen if she dared for more than just his friendship? However nothing is ever simple in the hollow, and Annabelle and Valentin must overcome the shadows of their past, and the monster that’s lurking in the present…in order to have a chance at a real future together.     AmazonKU

THE GHOST OFALEKSANTA: A D’VAIRE SHORT STORY by Jessamyn Kingley

For years, High King Aleksander D’Vairedraconis has masqueraded as Aleksanta for the holidays. He is delighted by lovely letters he receives from his family, but they are addressed to him alone. Since Rafe is the center of his world, Aleksander hates that he lacks a role on such an important day. Each December, Aleksander is caught between honoring the wishes of his family and trying to convince them his other half deserves better on the solstice. He fears his is a lost cause and refuses to acknowledge Rafe’s desire to refer to himself as Mr. Aleksanta. Haunted by the ghost of Aleksanta, Aleksander is open to changes. But he is surprised by a proposition for a solstice event unlike any of their past holidays. Soon the tree is trimmed, the cookies are decorated, and the gifts are wrapped. As soon as the entire extended clan converges on the D’Vaire mansion, they discover Aleksanta isn’t the lone specter floating around.   AmazonKU

SUN DANCE: A SAMANTHA MOON NOVEL (VAMPIRE FOR HIRE BOOK 32) by J R Rain

With extraordinary sunspot activity making headlines and alarming scientists, Samantha Moon gets a surreal visit from Josephine—a silver-haired woman who believes she’s the incarnation of the Moon. She has an urgent case for Sam. Her counterpart, Jacob, who just might be the incarnation of the Sun, is missing. As Sam digs into the case, using every tool in her considerable repertoire, her twisty investigation soon leads her to suspect that an old enemy is behind the Sun’s disappearance… and this wannabe global ruler is playing celestial roulette with Earth. With astronomers sounding the alarm on imminent astronomical destruction, Samantha Moon devises a plan to vanquish her powerful enemy once and for all and restore order to the planet. But to do so, she must be willing to fight to the death—and go where even angels fear to tread.   AmazonKU

MURRAY: PERRY’S NEST BOOK FOUR by Kathi S Barton

Murray was wrapped up in trying to solve the mess that his parents found themselves in. In essence, the town was trying to steal their home. A few minutes after speaking with Lander, a Rosie Thimble called his phone. She was taking charge of this shit storm, and heads were going to roll. When Rosie got out of the car, Murray introduced himself. The moment that he touched his hand to hers, he felt a feeling roll over him akin to his skin being set on fire. Not only his skin but where her fingers were touching his. He could feel the iciness of her anger like it was his own. Closing his eyes to the onslaught of not only her anger but every memory that she’d ever had. He could only wonder what she was getting from him.

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A VERY MERRY ALPHA SOLSTICE (SHIFTER OPS SERIES) by Renee Rose and Lee Savino

VS Note: From NOV 30.

It’s December, and Declan, Parker and Laurie, a.k.a. The Shifter Stooges, aren’t feeling very festive. But when a call comes from Lucius the Vampire King, they are sent on a merry adventure. They must: • Complete the mission • Fall in Love • Find their holiday spirit • Claim their mates • Save the day! And do it all in their own funky, weird way.

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DRAGON’S CODE (ROYAL DSRAGON SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by McKenzie Rogue

VS Note: From NOV 30.

Normally, a surprise visit by my best friend would be a welcome distraction from the orders of the king apparent — also known as my eldest brother, and the first one of my clan to mate a human in as long as any of us can remember. Surrounded by the bright lights of Las Vegas, with a stalker on her heels, right as a summit of dragons descends on the city isn’t exactly how either of us expected our reunion to go. My brother’s expectations are clear — watch over my twin sister, help smooth over the tension among the dragons, try to find a way to make human governments see us as assets, rather than threats, and somehow make sure the Tourmaline Clan remains strong, even though it was our brother who exposed us all for the world to see. That doesn’t stop me from getting distracted by Athena’s plight. I want nothing more than to put an end to her stalker’s torment, and make sure he knows that she’s mine. My best friend. My soul mate. My safe haven from this war between humans and dragonkind. When humans roll in, armed to the teeth with dragon-annihilating rounds, tanks, and a demand for all the dragons and their human mates to surrender, I know I have to keep her safe. I have to get her out of a city under siege. I have to claim her as my own. We just have to make it out alive first.     AmazonKU

DRAGON’S GRUMPY SECRET BABY (ASPENWOOD  FORBIDDEN SHIFTERS SECRETS SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Amelia Wilson

Seven months ago, I knotted and marked my fated mate even though she was the person I was supposed to despise. Now after finally being healed, I am back to claim her and my growing baby inside of her. I don’t care if she is a dragon hunter, she will be mine. With her fiery red hair and fair skin, I just want to taint her skin with my marks. I’ll let everyone know she is mine. I take her back to my home, pleasing her with my tongue and give her whatever her heart could desire. Our child is born and a war is started as her family is out for my head and the head of our child. She will have to make the toughest decision of her life. But I do know she is going to be mine either way… My teeth shall mark her till she knows it, too.     AmazonKU

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NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

 

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I MARRIED AN INCUBUS  (PRIME MATING AGENCY) by Regine Abel

A match made in Hell…When investigative reporter Malaya Velasco accidentally uncovers the corruption of one of the highest judges of the Obosian justice system, she is framed and condemned to a life sentence on the deadly prison planet Molvi. In her despair, she begs the Prime Mating Agency for an arranged marriage with one of the Wardens of the prison. Her match? A sinfully handsome Obosian Hell Lord with a sharp tongue, intriguing piercings, and icy-blue eyes cold enough to freeze hell over. After recently regaining freedom from enslavement, the last thing Kronos needs is more off-worlder drama, let alone a so-called human soulmate—who happens to be a criminal no less! But justice must be served, and a soul as pure and mesmerizing as Malaya’s must be protected, whatever the cost to himself. With their enemy always two steps ahead, both the life of his mate and the future of his House are on the line. Will Kronos be the protector Malaya so desperately needs while she proves her innocence, or are they both doomed to fail?   AmazonKU

ALIEN BEAST’S FATED MATE (VALTI FATED MATES BOOK ONE) by Elin Wyn

My life has been built on lies and secrets. Now this beastly warrior says I’m his mate. Can that possibly be the truth? After one act of rebellion, I’m given as tribute to the temple, subjected to unimaginable torments. Until salvation arrives in the form of Drax, a powerful and primal man who claims me as his destined mate. Despite my initial wariness, our magnetic connection ignites a simmering desire that refuses to be denied. As Drax whisks me from the walled city and into the alien world outside, our passion soon blazes into an intoxicating inferno. But beneath his controlled exterior lies a wild and untamed darkness that I yearn to unleash. In a world of political intrigue and lethal secrets, I must rely on Drax’s protection and our unbreakable soul bond. Our love will be tested as never before, but our passion burns too bright to be extinguished.   AmazonKU

COSMIC SECRET: ZEPHYR ADVENTURES BOOK ONE by Evelyn Lederman

If her secret is discovered, Luna Stuart’s life as she knows it would be over. The day eight-year-old Cassandra Tallman was abducted and supposedly killed, young Luna Stuart came into existence. Now, twenty years later, Captain Luna Stuart has dedicated her life to saving strangers as she was once saved by one. Keeping her true identity secret has given her the chance to have a normal life – as normal as a missing princess with a god-like ability can have, anyway. When a too-handsome-for-his-own-good government agent searching for Tallman boards her spaceship, Luna readies to kill him if he discovers who she really is. As her past unravels, Luna discovers she’s not the only one keeping secrets. When her new family becomes a target, she has to uncover who she can trust and who has ulterior motives. If she chooses wrong, then she could die a second time.

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TWELVE DAYS OF SQUIDMAS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM ROMANCE by K L Hiers

Jack Marsh has twelve days to pull off the perfect Christmas. Even though his beloved grandmother has just passed, his rotten family is expecting him to host in her place. He already hated this time of year, and now he has to decorate, bake cookies, wrap presents, and create a delicious holiday feast. Enter Xorvash, an interdimensional tentacle creature from another plane of existence. Thanks to a minor kitchen mishap, Xorvash comes crashing into Jack’s life and promises to do the impossible. Jack suspects Xorvash’s interest in him goes far beyond merely wanting to help him deck the halls, and he’s having trouble resisting Xorvash’s unique charms. With some luck and a sprinkle of holiday magic, Jack might get some sweet tentacle romance for Christmas—plus a little miracle or two.     AmazonKU

STRANDED WITH AN ALIEN VAMPIRE by Michele Mills

Staying in a charming cabin in the Montana wilderness, during off season, sounds like a lovely vacay because I’m cheap. But it turns out someone else has rented this small cabin at the same time as me (ugh) and I quickly learn three things about this ferocious guy I’m double-booked with: He’s handsome as hell in an edgy ‘dressed always in black leather’ kind of way. He’s not of this planet. And he’s got bags of alien blood stored in the fridge. Sharp, white fangs peek from his mouth and he licks his lips while gazing hungrily at the veins on my neck. Is this guy a vampire? Well, hell. And now there’s a freaking snowstorm outside and we’re both stuck here together with no way out. And for some reason… this doesn’t worry me as much as it should.     AmazonKU

BOLT OF ANGER (THE ANGER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Melanie  Bokstad Korev

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. A scifi release of note.

In the twisted aftermath of a world gone astray, Bolt Blaze races against the shadows to make his own destiny and not what society wants from him. An intergalactic connection between Gio Hart and a mysterious Earth spaceship threatens to shatter the fragile equilibrium of Hartland. And who are Eric and Maxim, and what agenda do they carry from their distant home on Earth? With the obliteration of the Silvers, the promise of peace is evident, but does the army of angry clones threaten to plunge everything back into chaos? Join Bolt, Gio, Dancer, Tanger, and Rita Hart in the conclusion of the Anger Series, ‘Bolt of Anger’. In this final chapter, the very fabric of good and evil will be stretched to its limits, testing the resilience of heroes as they stand on the precipice of destiny.     AmazonKU

CRAVED BY THE ALIEN WARLORD (WARLORDS OF THYRE BOOK THREE) by Bella Blair

She doesn’t seem to like me, but soon she will realize that she is MINE. CHRISSY: I came to the alien planet to liberate the enslaved humans, unfortunately I soon learn that things are not always what they seem. Falling for one of the handsome Thyre warlords is not part of the mission I set myself next—unfortunately Kendryx is not making resisting him easy. KENDRYX: I have never met a merrily more obstinate or braver than Chrissy. From the moment I lay eyes on her I know she is my fated mate. When she sets her stubborn mind on a dangerous mission, I go with her—somebody has to protect her, even from herself. This will be my chance to convince her that she is MINE.   AmazonKU

A MATTER OF SECRETS AND SPIES (THE CASE FILES OF HENRI DAVENPORT BOOK 10) by Honor Raconteur

VS Note: Steampunk scifi.

How many ways can a marriage proposal go wrong? One: the ring gets stolen – Two: a storm destroys the beach – Three: a dead body, seriously? – Four: A THEFT RING?!
Come hell or highwater, he WILL propose before leaving this benighted island.   AmazonKU

THE RETURNING (THE MENDOVAN ALLIANCE CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Anjelica Grymm

IT’S ALL A LIE. Her life. Her hopes. Her very being. Author Alex Sanderson thought she knew what she wanted from life, and it appeared she actually had it. Great career, a new book release she loved, and security. Waking up in a cell on an alien slave ship like the main character in her latest book wasn’t on her list. As crucial moments that she’d written down in her latest novel begin to play out in real life, including the enigmatic starship XO she’d written as her hero—a man she’d secretly lusted over—she is left wondering what exactly is real? Calin Aubryn’s desolate, pain-filled life suddenly brightens when a strange, new creature—a human—is discovered in his airspace. A person who appears to be something quite unique. While the war with the Xjaran Swarm still rages around them, with his best friend and battle commander at his side, protecting Alex becomes their first priority. And if he’s truly lucky, the growing awareness between them might erupt into a flame that scorches worlds.     AmazonKU

CYBORG RIDER (CYBORGS ON MARS) by Honey Phillips

Dr. Sadie Tucker has spent her entire life in the pursuit of knowledge. That quest takes her to the wild Martian frontier, where her latest bioengineering project could revolutionize homesteading on the planet. She can’t afford any distractions – even though the big, silent cyborg ranger guarding her reminds her that she is a woman as well as a scientist. When the military sent Z-384 to Mars, he put his troubled past – and his humanity – behind him. He knows that only cold, isolation, and work lie ahead. But the intriguing little scientist he’s assigned to protect suddenly has him longing for a different kind of future. When Sadie and Zeb are trapped in a mysterious underground chamber, any kind of future seems impossible. With some unexpected help from Sadie’s prototype, can the two find a way to escape? And if they do, can they find happiness together?     AmazonKU

KNOTTED BY THE WOLF PRINCE: MM FURRY ALIEN ROMANCE (DELANEY’S FURRY ALIEN MATES BOOK ONE) by Delaney Rain

Logan Parrish was a Cleveland police officer for all of two days when aliens that look like wolves, foxes, bunnies, and a bunch of other animals suddenly arrived. They claim they come in peace and just want to share their knowledge and tech with humans to improve everyone’s lives. At first, Logan isn’t sure what to believe. But when he’s acting as security while the Norlons visit Earth for the first time, Logan can’t stand by and let a big black wolf get shot. Logan takes the hits himself. Prince Alam Ye Lena knew the humans of Earth wouldn’t embrace them with open arms, but he never anticipated violence. When a human man puts himself between Alam and certain death, Alam doesn’t hesitate to fly back up to his ship and take his savior with him. In the coming weeks, Logan sees that the Norlons really are here to help and devotes himself to their cause. He quickly gets closer to the prince leading the delegation and knows he’s found the love of his life in a big furry wolf. But a faction calling themselves Humans First refuses to see the possibilities of an alliance with aliens and brings explosive suffering to the Norlons. Can Logan and Alam survive the ordeal and come out stronger on the other side?   AmazonKU

VENERY: A WHY CHOOSE ALIEN ROMANCE (FOR THE LOVE OF ALIENS BOOK THREE) by C M Stunich

I’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat. He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops. I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik. Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt.But do you know what happens if my new in-laws find out that I’m mated to three different males? Intergalactic war, that’s what. Eve Wakefield here, currently stationed on the water planet, Yaoh. I’ve been subject to all sorts of unimaginable cruelty since landing here: family drama, ill-fitting bathing suits, and Hyt’s horrible childhood friend. This woman is not only in love with my (fake) mate, but she’s also disturbingly perceptive. If she tells the Chief of Police that his son and I are liars: we’re dead. Did I mention that liars are executed here? And what about the king and queen, the ones stuck on that horrible spaceship? Liars might be killed on Hyt’s planet, but Rurik’s people won’t stand for adultery. If they find out, they’ll do worse: they’ll start eating planets and they won’t stop. Ah, hell. I did not intend to be crowned the queen of aliens. It sounds like the dumbest dumb-dumb alien romance plot ever. But if that’s the only way to save the people that I love, can I do it? Wear the crown, take the throne, save the universe. Yeah, I got this.     AmazonKU

VRIK (KA’ATARI WARRIORS BOOK SIX) by Kenzie Kelly

One of the first to find her rhun, one of the first to fall pregnant—and the only human survivor of the Shangris to be left alone. Xenobiologist Gabriella never expected to study anything more interesting than alien bacteria, but the stars had other plans. Flung across the universe with no way home, she’s compelled to join a huge Azar warrior right off the ship. As her friends fall in love with their mates, she hopes for a bright future. That hope is dashed when her mate seems to prefer anywhere but with her, and then gets himself killed. Very pregnant and very alone, she latches on to the Rucieth who appears next door. Vrik is mysterious, sexy as hell, grumpy, and he wants nothing to do with her. Gabriella is determined to win him over. Banished to Kadeya by his team leader, Vrik wants nothing more than to wait out his forced time off and get back in the fight. He has neither time nor patience for his bright new neighbor and her bizarre choice of pet. It doesn’t take long to determine the beautiful human quiets the voices in his mind. He needs her—maybe more than he wants to admit.     AmazonKU

FALLEN (FIRSTBORN, LASTBORN BOOK TWO) by Melissa Scott

Nic en Doroney was promised an education and an academic career in exchange for sharing the nanite burden she carries in her bloodstream. Instead, the Novilis family broke that bargain, and now Nic is captain of a small starship, competing with larger businesses by using illegal Ancestral technology to chart her way through the adjacent possible. But when Rejane Novilis re-enters her life, Nic is unable to resist the chance to work with her again, even if it means challenging the malevolent AI who have already destroyed human society once before.

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SINGLE STROKE (TRIUNE ALLIANCE BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Holly Bargo

Kidnapped and left for dead by the Sivuul, Louella Jefferson defies the odds by surviving her horrific fate. Her chance for escape presents itself when the Sivuul come under attack, but a rescue mission thwarts her hasty plans. General Superior Yas’kihn of Ahn’hudin cannot believe his luck. He has rescued the lost human bride and is convinced she’s his perfect match. However, Louella is far from submissive; she’s fierce, brave, and unafraid to challenge him. Louella has battled relentlessly for everything she has. Adjusting to a culture that coddles its women—offering privileges, not rights—goes against her independent nature. Bound by his high status, Yas’kihn faces societal pressures regarding his new union, and he’s committed to not letting his people down. Someone must compromise. A lot.     AmazonKU

CREATURE IN THE VAULT by Tammy Walsh

After I’m abducted to serve as a Prize at Ikmal prison, I think there’s no possible escape. But when the Supervisor offers me a way out, I’m quick to seize upon it; heal a secret prisoner and I win back my freedom. The prisoner’s gruff demeanor melts as I nurse him back to health. He confides in me that this isn’t the first time we’ve met – he’s seen me every day of his life…I rebel against his tyrannical rules but he’s determined to protect me, no matter the cost. And when I discover he’s tormented by inner demons and consumed by the need to control, we embark on a passionate love affair. When he touches me, I yearn for more. When he kisses me, I surrender in gratitude. When he undresses me, I ache to scream his name. And when he makes me fly, I soar higher than ever before. When he warns me to keep my distance, it only makes me want him more. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets he keeps hidden away from prying eyes.     AmazonKU

THE ALIEN CHRISTMAS GRUMP (HOLIDAY WITH AN ALIEN FATED MATE BOOK THREE) by Alina Riley

He can wear Santa’s clothes, but he is still the biggest grump I’ve ever met…When I applied to be Santa’s helper, the last thing I could imagine was working with a grumpy guy who hates Christmas. He is hulky and strong. Even his handsome snarls send my heartbeat racing. But that’s not very Christmassy…When we have to work closely to ensure the kids can enjoy their time, the sparks between us draw us together. Except, I like this job while he hates every second of it. We can’t be more different from each other. Maybe we can survive the days together, but after that… what will happen?   AmazonKU

THE ADMIRAL AND THE REBEL: PTORIX EMPIRE BOOK SIX by Greta van der Rol

When opposites attract, explosions are sure to follow…Sara York’s fight began during a bloody episode on her planet that left her vowing justice. Now, she hides her true identity behind a respectable job as a freight operator. Her mission is simple: orchestrate raids, hijacks, and piracy to support the rebels. Everything was going according to plan until Fyn reappeared in her life. Confederacy Fleet Admiral Fyn Nielsen’s new assignment is to assist the ruler of a distant world to help eliminate piracy and smuggling. The last person he expects to see is Sara. He has never forgotten the woman who saved his life nearly a decade ago. What might have been a simple reunion becomes a dangerous game of subterfuge between the rebel and the military admiral sworn to stop her. As Sara and Fyn struggle with the growing love between them, they each face tough choices. If Sara risks everything, including her heart, will Fyn be there to catch her… or will he imprison her as a traitor?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

TAILS OF SCROOGE by Anna Sinclair

Scrooge’s ledgers aren’t balancing. How irritating. Humans are nothing but betrayers – clearly they’re doing this. He just needs to figure out how. If he’s forced to oversee them, the least they could do is keep things in nice even columns. Unregistered women are going missing in Maggie’s town. Well, as a mechanic at her mining town’s cargo dock, it’s safe to say it’s not her town . . . but then that big guy up the mountain had better do something about it. He might think she’s afraid, but he seems pretty pettable to her. It’s that personality that could use a shake-up. Tails of Scrooge features a grumpy, furry alien and a blunt female mechanic on the hunt for answers together. Any slight references to another Christmas story are entirely intentional.     AmazonKU

WHEN DARKNESS FALLS by Marian Pattechat

Miya was supposed to be enjoying a well-deserved holiday on a sunny resort planet. But instead of sipping alien cocktails in her new bikini, she is stuck in her pilot seat transporting some edgy soldiers and their mysterious cargo to a backwater system. The fact that said cargo is a guy with looks that set her heart racing and a voice that gives her tingles in all the right places is no consolation. Maybe because the sexy alien is a prisoner so dangerous they keep him caged, cuffed, and under guard. Or perhaps because he keeps claiming everyone is going to die unless Miya sets him free. Yeah, sure. Like she would fall for that. This is going to be one boring, uneventful space trip on her perfectly safe ship… Right?     AmazonKU

CRESSIDA’S MOON (EMPIRE OF THE SKY BOOK ONE) by Mikala Ash

History got it wrong. The first live human made it to the moon just before Christmas, 1865. Her name was Cressida Troy. An assignation in a moonlit graveyard begins a perilous and sensual journey for plucky Cressida as she and her lovers track down an alien plot to conquer Earth. Rocket ships to the moon, body snatchers, ghosts, aliens, romance, and illicit erotic congress — Cressida’s Moon has it all.

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BRUTE’S MATE (WORLDSHIP BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Sue Lyndon

Being forced to mate with a Darvasson male is my greatest fear. The powerful aliens already took my sister, and the thought of leaving my widowed mother all alone breaks my heart. But the Darvassons are helping ensure the survival of humankind, and they expect compensation. When an ill-tempered Darvasson named Brute takes an interest in me, I’m utterly terrified. I try to hide, but it’s no use. Everywhere I go, the hulking seven-foot-tall security officer is there. Watching me. Guarding me. Stalking me like it’s his full-time job. Then it happens. One day, Brute snaps and carries me away to his private quarters. I try to resist the muscular beast, but it’s difficult when his savage growls and fevered kisses make me tremble with longing. He says he’s going to claim me and keep me as his bride—and he promises there’s no escape.     AmazonKU

A ROSIE CHRISTMAS:  A BRIDE PROGRAM NOVELLA (SAVING CERASTE) by Dane Griggs

Rosie Simson is committed to serving as the Human Bride Liaison on a Cerastean mothership. With bride volunteer Trinh’s help, Rosie wants to plan an amazing holiday extravaganza for all the brides who will be spending their first Christmas away from Earth. All the while still navigating the ship’s crew through tumultuous situations including an aggressive parent demanding his daughter’s return, a ship-wide issue of survivor’s guilt and trauma, and preparing a crew for an expedition back to the Ceraste home world to rehabilitate the planet – all while never losing sight of her professionalism. Her role of guiding human brides into Cerastean society takes a romantic turn when she develops a deep affection for D’Brac, a Cerastean Warrior who becomes her protector. However, Rosie knows that the Cerastean aliens all want to have children – it’s the point of the Bride Program, after all – and as a woman in her fifties… Well, that ship has sailed. D’Brac couldn’t possibly be interested in her romantically. Or could he? Amid the chaos, Rosie finds solace in her growing bond with D’Brac. Taking advantage of the holiday season, they plan to bring Earth’s Christmas traditions aboard the mothership, allowing human culture to be experienced in Cerastean society.   AmazonKU

HIS SECRET ALPHA: MM OMEGAVERSE SCIFI ROMANCE by Chani Lynn Feener

Sky Tancredi has had a secret crush on his best friend’s older brother for as long as he can remember. Too bad Kian has never seen him as anything other than a kid. Now that he’s graduating college and presented as an omega, Sky hopes things will be different the next time he runs into the alpha. The plan? Casually bump into him at the Christmas parade and blow Kian away with how mature—and hot—Sky now is. Too bad Sky’s body doesn’t stick to the program, and instead of coming off as a trendy, cool omega, Sky goes into heat at the first sight of the older male. Kian Erksine is an Intergalactic Detective with the IPF. But he pretty much hates his job. He’d thought it’d be all excitement all the time, but instead he mostly finds himself handling petty crimes. Now that he’s back on his home planet, he needs to think up a way to explain to his family that he’s not just there for the season, but to stay for good. As if that isn’t difficult enough, an awkward encounter with his younger brother’s best friend suddenly has Kian all sorts of confused about other things as well. Like whether or not Sky has always smelled that good. When Sky randomly goes into heat, Kian ends up giving him a hand. It was only meant to be a kind gesture, but now that he’s had a taste, Kian can’t seem to stop thinking about the creative omega. Or how badly he wants to make him his. His Secret Alpha is an MM Omegaverse Sci-Fi Romance set in the same universe as the author’s other Sci-Fi books. While mpreg does happen on this planet, it is not featured in this book.   AmazonKU

CHRISTMAS WITH AN ALIEN SAVAGE (KUTARIAN WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Alexa Grant and Ivy McAdams

Deck the halls with Kutarian ivy. Tis the season for a Christmas piney. Four months ago, I was a neo-paleontology student on a ship to a newly discovered planet. Now, I have an entire life here on Xion V, complete with a man who loves me, my best friends at my side, and a sweet baby on the way. What else could a lady alien need? Some Christmas cheer, of course! The planet’s northern lights display sounds like the perfect time to introduce the Kutarians to a traditional human Christmas. Naturally, I commit to the project before realizing the light show arrives in just four days…I recruit Eva and Trinity’s help, but they think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. Kovak is eager to learn and help, but we’re in Awkwardsville right now. He may be an amazing father-to-be, but Mama’s been a good girl this year and needs a little love. If he doesn’t slide down my chimney soon, these Kutarians are going to meet the Grinch. I can’t throw a proper Christmas on a deadline with distractions like that. Bring on the To-Do lists. Put me at the top.     AmazonKU

KING OF ONUS (CHRONICLES OF ONUS BOOK ONE) by Kathleen Osborne

Pamela Delanie – Pamela falls asleep after having a little too much wine at a celebration dinner with her best friend. When she wakes, she’s confronted with a chilling truth: she’s been abducted and placed into cryogenic slumber, alongside thirteen other females from earth. Two centuries have elapsed since they were stolen…. They find themselves in an entirely different galaxy and thrust into a thrust into a strict patriarchy society. Magnar Jacoat, King of Onus – King Magnar and his warriors intercept a vessel intruding in their space. They stumble upon a wonder beyond imagining: fourteen women of otherworldly beauty. Together – Amidst challenging trials, Pamela and Magnar’s love blossoms. Lurking in the shadows is a malevolent Lord, driven by an unquenchable thirst for power and vengeance, who threatens their world and galaxy. Plagued with plots and betrayals, they put their trust and honor to the test.     AmazonKU

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VS: I had a really great review for TALINN, the third book in my Badari Gladiators series, last week from the Books of My Heart blog. Sophia Rose said: “Sci fi romance lovers who want alien steaminess and exciting fight scenes should definitely give Talinn and the rest of the trilogy a try.” The reviewer also added that she was “more excited” to return to the original Badari Warriors series and continue reading them. At 4.5 stars it was a wonderful review IMHO – she really gets what I try to do.

TALINN (BADARI GLADIATORS BOOK THREE)  by Veronica Scott

Talinn was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until unscrupulous laboratory guards faked his death and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Purchased by a nomadic warlord and forced to fight in games for the amusement of the crowds, Talinn has endured through sheer strength of will. He sees no possibility of escape but a Badari never gives up until the goddess calls him to the afterlife.

Bailey Kingsmere was a talented and ambitious entertainer on an interstellar cruise liner when her ship was destroyed in an accident. She escaped in a defective cryonic lifepod, which eventually drifted out of the Sectors entirely and crashed on a primitive planet. Superstitious locals decide to place her in the arena as a prize for a lucky gladiator.

Talinn needs only one look to know Bailey is his fated mate. He’ll do whatever it takes to rescue her from the other fighters and claim her as his prize but how can he ensure her safety thereafter? Since he’s not human and has alien reptilian predator DNA which gives him extra capabilities, will Bailey accept him as a mate? And can they ever escape their desperate situation and find a way to freedom? TALINN is the third book in the Badari Gladiators Series and can be read as a standalone. A steamy romance with fated mates this story was initially published in the Claimed Among the Stars Anthology (no longer available), but has been expanded here with an additional 15,000 words.

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WINNING OVER A WOOD WITCH (FOLK HAVEN) by Lauren Connolly

Blossom agrees to take part in an annual pumpkin-themed competition. She does not agree to play nice against a handsome, infuriating werewolf. Blossom left the small, magical town of Folk Haven to prove to herself and her family that a wood witch could live out in the human world on her own. But she’s drawn back to her childhood home during the autumn season, which puts her entirely too close to the werewolf who has taunted and teased her for years. Manny has loved Blossom since they were teenagers, but he pushed her away. That was the worst mistake of his life. Now the witch is back in town competing against him in the Pumpkin Wars. This could be his chance to win not only the crown, but also her heart.     AmazonKU

ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE (THE WRAITH LORDS BOOK THREE) by Amy Sumida

I’m destined to end the war. To do that, I must empower my fellow Wraith Lords. But to share my magic with them, I have to fall in love. I’ve managed it three times already. Quite a feat for me, a guy who was raised to stay away from people out of fear that they might discover my secret—that I’m the only human on Varr with magic. But the secret’s out, and I’m finally accepted for who I am. I can do this. I can fall in love again and bring that man into our elite fighting team. I even have someone in mind. But Taroc isn’t the easiest man to get to know. Even as we get closer, I feel as if there’s layers to him that I will never reach. And yet, I won’t give up. As if falling in love wasn’t hard enough, I still have to be a Wraith Lord. That means going on missions and lately, those missions involve reanimated corpses. And that’s not the only way death is plaguing me. Despite my constant refusals, the Consciousness of Death Magic is intent on making me his student. I’ve promised the other Wraith Lords that I won’t use Death Magic unless I have no other option. But I know the Corrupter won’t stop at raising the dead, not now that he knows I’m alive. He will come for me with everything he has, and I’m afraid my options will quickly dwindle to Death. The Wraith Lords is a Gay Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance series set in a world where warriors battle corruption with magic, steel, and their very souls. The romance is wild, the love is epic, and the men are mouthwatering. And you get to have more than one.     AmazonKU

WIZARD’S TRAP by Margaret L Carter

Laurel always had a thing for sexy, good-looking Gil, and he wanted her, but the time was never right. Now he’s missing and presumed dead. Laurel tries to contact his spirit and succeeds—but she discovers he isn’t a ghost. Instead, he’s a wizard who’s cursed and imprisoned on the astral plane. Communicating with Laurel through his diary, Gil persuades her to recite a spell to restore him to the material plane. Lust ignites between them, and they satisfy the desire they’d once denied. Their time together is limited, though, for the spell’s effects won’t last. If Laurel braves the dangers of magic to save him, she can only hope their passion will survive the ordeal and grow into love.

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SNOWED IN: WHY CHOOSE HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Snowed in: Why choose holiday anthology is a collection of original, brand-new short stories for this holiday season. Volume 2 participating authors: Sydney St. James, D.E. Scion, R.A. Alyse, Ruby Smoke, Taylor Schafer, R.K. Pierce, Jenn Bullard, Kyra Alessy, Alisha Williams & Cassie Lein, Scarlett Phillips & MA Destiny, Cassandra Featherstone
**Volume 2 will contain PNR and OV themes. Please check the content and trigger warnings at the beginning of each story. Some stories may contain MM and MM+ couplings. Proceeds for this anthology will be donated to the Cancer Research Institute and World Central Kitchen.     Amazon

MY HOT NEIGHBOR IS AN IRISH VAMPIRE (THE KORRIGAN BROTHERHOOD BOOK TWO) by Roxie McClaine

Resist the thirst. Protect the Brotherhood. South Boston, 1982. When Sarah McCready quits the music industry, she goes home to Boston to start again. Nothing changed in her old neighborhood, except the creepy house next to hers. Someone reclusive and mysterious is renovating it. Too bad he isn’t the friendly type. After decades of endless war, Cillian Darragh is tired of bloodshed. Determined to re-integrate into the Morrigan Brotherhood, he means to let go of his hatred and master his bloodlust. Fixing up the family home seems like a good start. He never expected Sarah. Feisty, witty, and too smart for her own good, she brings his walls down in a way no one has in a long time. When her blood all but sings in her veins, just for him, he knows he can’t stay away. Secrets surround Cillian Darragh, drawing Sarah into a timeless vampiric underworld beneath Boston’s surface. But an old enemy remembers the Brotherhood, and judgment is coming. Cillian must protect her from his past, or her life, and the lives of his brethren may be forfeit.

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UNLIKELY LOVE (HUNTED FAE BOOK FOUR) by Mona Black

This Fae-blooded omega and her clan on the run from the Empire have now reached safe haven. We made it. We crossed the border and are now safe. Now our main concern is putting some distance between us and the border, and finding a home for our growing family. Needless to say that my heat was a success and the project “bring back the Fae” is underway… starting with a couple of tiny Fae who will be born some months down the line. But at least we are now in safety and we can live and work in peace to build our dream of a home and family.

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HOOF’N IT by Harpie Alexa

VS Note: This book is not available on Amazon.

The crops are DOOMED, so she’s being SACRIFICED to the beast to SAVE her village!The village elders claim the sacrifices will stop the next plague, famine, and drought. They claim the sacrifices will end when the village is no longer suffering. IT’S A LIE! And thanks to those ignorant corrupt fools controlling the townsfolk, Elizabeth will soon be dead. The beast may be nothing more than a farce, but the labyrinth she’s trapped in is very much real. As Elizabeth desperately attempts to escape, falling deeper into the bowels of the earth, she quickly discovers that someone else has been down there before. Someone—or something—that not only lurks in the shadows, but is trying to catch her. And it is not her former villagers or her imagination.     Apple Books     Kobo     GooglePlay

CURSED SANDS OF TIME by Shelly Shoemaker

He destroyed them, just like how they destroyed her. The destruction began by setting the world on fire, taking my heart with it… Chaotic storms of sand blowing through until she was found again. It’s been three thousand years, and he hasn’t quit waiting for her ka to reappear in the world of the living. A cursed God bound to be with the one he loves. When he heard her name as a part of an excavation crew, he immediately sets forth funding with the hope of her remembering.… Will the Sands of Time allow the curse to be broken? All she has done her whole life is chase mystery. Orphaned at such a young age, she has never discovered where she is from. The only clue she was given, a necklace that led her to Egypt to become an archeology student. A planned excavation with her cheating ex seemed like a terrible idea, until she met him. His golden eyes are familiar yet strange, making her feel like they might have met before. Wouldn’t she remember such a handsome face? There are so many strange things occurring, whispers, shadows, scorpions and sandstorms of memories. We finally found her, and these poor excuse for men, disrespecting her like she doesn’t belong. She is the desert rose herself, beauty while the world is so barren. They will suffer while she is still breathing, Will she remember us? This curse has reigned havoc long enough. Can we uncurse the very sands that placed so much despair into our world?     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT ASCENSION: BLOODLINES BOOK FIVE by Erin O’Kane

She has the blood of a goddess in her veins, and some are willing to kill her for it.
Laelia has finally learnt the truth of her heritage, but instead of feeling relieved, she only has more questions. Not to mention the deadly challenges the Queen of the Witches is putting her through. The tide is turning at the Haven and Laelia is gaining more and more support. She is the key to bringing the werewolves and the witches together. Of course, this will take away power from the current ruler, and the Queen is determined not to let this happen. Prophesies, attempts on her life, and tasks that look like child’s play; Laelia has to face it all, but with the power of a goddess, this half-breed could rule over both the witches and the werewolves. However, that much power at her disposal is addictive, and Laelia is about to learn that her own worst enemy could actually be herself.     AmazonKU

IT’S A TENTA-FUL LIFE: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM ROMANCE by Amanda Meuwissen

If angels get wings, what do monsters get? Brody Hawkins was living the good life. Unattached, young, attractive, with a great job at the Shangri-La La Land gay bar and bringing men and women back to his bed most nights without ever being tied down.
Until the night he stumbles upon an injured man in the snow. Wary of the circumstances that might have left someone for dead so near to Christmas, instead of taking the man to a hospital, Brody brings him home. He dubs the man Goldie, having no other name offered to him when Goldie wakes, but his golden hair and eyes are like tinsel on a tree.
Goldie couldn’t have anything to do with the murders or missing person from a few blocks down. He couldn’t. He’s too sweet and soft-spoken and even a little sad. He’s no monster. But he also might not be human.     AmazonKU

SNOWED IN: A WINTER ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: I don’t know the genres of the stories included but I always like to support anthologies. Listed in Erotica.

Trapped in the cold has never been so hot. Snowflakes fall, enveloping the world in an icy cocoon. For these authors, that’s the perfect excuse to get down, dirty, and oh so hot.
Join us as we take a beloved trope and give you exactly what you’re asking for—snowy goodness with a heat that will melt your unmentionables. Sixteen authors come together to bring you fresh snowed-in stories sure to make you shiver and ask for more.   AmazonKU

SPEAK OF THE DEMON (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE BOUNTY HUNTER) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 14) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon

A bounty. A fallen goddess. A queen of hell. As a tribred and a member of the supernatural community, I have faced creatures of the night, battled curses, and danced on the edge of danger. But nothing could prepare me for a fallen goddess with an insatiable thirst for power. Her malevolent artifact is the key to our destruction and it will take more than my wits to thwart her treacherous plan. With the fate of the abducted innocents in the balance, I will need the help of those I hold dear in order to avert a supernatural war. But there is a sacrifice needed to track a demon with the powers of a goddess. Can I risk my family for the good of the Shrouded Nation, or am I destined to kneel at the feet of a new master?     AmazonKU

A NEW PROSPECT (WESTIN FORCE DELTA BOOK FOUR) by Julie Trettel

Wolves mate for life. For better or worse. I’ve lived it all–the good, the bad, and the ugly. Still, I don’t back down on my commitments. Living with Annie isn’t always easy and some things need to change. I need to change. But the damage runs deep. Will we be able to overcome our past and start again?     AmazonKU

TENTACLES ROCK: A MM WINTER HOLIDAY ROMANCE by K C Carmine

A tentacled waiter. A grumpy musician. A song that brings them together. Nereus – I arrived in Miami to learn about the restaurant business so I could sail towards my goal of taking over my dad’s taverna. Or so I thought. Because when I meet Rick, a talented rockstar with a body to die for, my love for music reawakens. In the past, I found out through heartbreak and rejection, that the world wouldn’t accept a musician with tentacles. I can’t jeopardize my future and disappoint my family for a fling with a rockstar, no matter how much me and my tentacles want him. Rick – After months of creative block and fruitless search for a new sound, I find something even better. A muse. But the waiter with a dimpled smile and talented tentacles becomes so much more to me all too quickly. The music we create together touches my heart, but it’s Ner who finally steals it. His dominant streak hidden behind easy smiles, the alluring shade of his teal skin, and the things he can do with those tentacles blow my mind. If only he didn’t have to return to Greece and the future he had planned before our paths crossed.   AmazonKU

MONSTER’S SECRET (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK SIX) by Erzabet Bishop and Gina Kincade 

Lilia Hazelwood is ready for her second year at Blackthorn Academy, eager to tame her wobbly magic. But most of all, she aims to find out more about her mother’s time at the academy and what really happened to cause her mysterious disappearance. Brom Magnus is not his father’s son. Tarnished by his father’s legacy, he is determined to learn what he needs to find the faery gate on the island, but what he discovers instead will throw all of his plans into an upheaval.

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ZODIANS: 12 ROMANTIC VIGNETTES BASED ON THE STAR SIGNS by Linda Mooney

Capricorn – Phillip discovers his guide is more suited for the terrain than he knew. Aquarius – Meomi inherited her family farm, only to be hit with a major drought. Pisces – Elliot came to get his fortune read. Instead, Dorrie discovered hers. Aries – Thugs thought the old couple camping out would be easy prey. Taurus – Tark saves a young heifer sent to the slaughterhouse where he works.
Gemini – Lucia thought she was the last person alive after an apocalyptic event. Cancer – Arlene offered him water on a scorching summer day, not realizing how he would react. Leo – Linsie discovers why one particularly reclusive movie star is considered to be “the least vain man in Hollywood”. Virgo – Penni finds out that sometimes a minor traffic infraction can be a good thing. Libra – It has been years since Myles has met a woman so pure of heart. Scorpio – Aria’s story about a missing child isn’t what Hart expected to hear. Then again, she was nothing like he expected either. Sagittarius – It wasn’t until an accident on a cold winter’s night that Embeth finally got to meet her neighbor.      Amazon     Apple Books    Kobo

WED TO KRAMPUS by Cara Wylde

Is there anyone for me? Or am I meant to live and die alone? Krampus. It could be my name, or it could be what my species is called. I don’t know. During The Shift, something happened, and I lost my memory. I don’t know where I come from; all I know is there’s no one like me on Alia Terra. I am unique. Uniquely monstrous. I am hard to look at. I don’t know how old I am, either. Old, for sure, but I feel young. Young enough that I have warmth and love to offer, if only I could find someone to accept me as I am. My only option is the Temple, but even as I let them draw my blood for the DNA test, I have no hope they’ll find a match for me. Against all odds, they do. And she is beautiful, perfect, so sweet, and… horrified when she sees me. My bride cannot look at my face. How will she see what’s in my heart?     AmazonKU

KRAKEN KLAUS: A MM WINTER HOLIDAY ROMANCE by Charlotte Brice

This is not your typical Christmas story. Sure, it’s set on a Christmas holiday cruise liner. Of course there is a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Yes, there are presents, chocolate and tinsel…but there are also tentacles. And we all know that is what you came for. When Moshe realises his fellow mer crew are dumping toxic chemicals into the sea, under the guise of holiday cruises, he is horrified. When the only song he can ever remember lures up a giant sea octopus, he can finally stop his own people from polluting the sea. But Ryuu has other things on his mind. He responded to the song of his mate. Sure, he’ll destroy the boat for his love, but Moshe demands the passengers be unharmed.      AmazonKU

CASE OF THE MISSING OMEGA: AM OMEGA-NOIR NOVEL by Juniper Kerry

When a pack of alphas walked through the door of my office one night in mid-summer, I was excited. Not just because I need this job to keep my business afloat, but also because I’ve been into the alpha/omega stuff for years. We don’t see a lot of alphas in Boston, and I’ve never met an omega in person before. So when the alphas tell me they’re looking for their kidnapped bride, I’m happy to help. …That is, until I realize how dominating, overbearing, micro-managing, and positively controlling these guys can be. It doesn’t matter how cute they are, or how good they smell, or how willing they are to defend me against some over-zealous former client who might be stalking me. These alphas don’t get to take over this investigation. I’m going to solve it, and they’re along for the ride, not the other way around. And when we finally find their girl, their omega, I’m going to let them go. Because I am absolutely, definitely, for sure not falling in love with them.

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BORN OF FIRE (FLAME RIDERS BOOK ONE) by C A Varian

In the enchanting realm of Eldoria, where the Elder Mountains stand tall and the ocean whispers secrets, the destiny of a young boy, Josu Greensword, unfolds. In the pursuit of providing for his family, Josu, accompanied by his spirited friend Aelara, embarks on a treacherous journey armed with nothing but swords and bows. Their quest takes them through the dense forest and into the labyrinthine caves of the Elder Mountains, in search of precious gemstones that hold the promise of a better future. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when, hidden in a forgotten alcove, they stumble upon a dragon egg. Its scales shimmer with an otherworldly radiance, and the pulsing warmth emanating from within calls out to Josu. In a daring moment of impulse, he resolves to claim the egg as his own, setting into motion a chain of events that will forever alter the course of his life.     AmazonKU

AVENGER’S HEAT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK FOUR) by Katie Reus

VS Note: An “updated and revised” re-release.

They’re just friends…Enforcer Erin Flynn has dedicated her life to protecting shifters. But protecting her heart from Noah, the gorgeous wolf who saved her life last year, is more difficult than any mission. Especially since he’s determined to break down all her walls. And now that they’ve been assigned a job together, she’s not sure she can hide any longer. But he wants more, including all her secrets…Sent back to his hometown of New Orleans, Noah finds himself entangled in a mystery more sinister than he or Erin could have imagined. As the body count rises, chilling information about Erin’s past is revealed. The people who wanted her dead long ago are trying to finish the job—and Noah will destroy anyone who tries. But without Erin’s trust, they’re both doomed.

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CONNOR: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK FIVE by Taylor Rylan

When you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister. Because of this, the last thing he wants is a fae mate of his own. The fates have other plans though. Milo Thomas just wishes to feel wanted. Orphaned at birth and raised by his grandparents, he’s reminded frequently that he is the cause of his parents’ deaths. Milo endures and hopes that one day, he can find a way to escape the prison that he’s been subjected to for the past eighteen years. Connor isn’t sure he’s the right mate for Milo, but the defeat in his mate’s eyes draws him unlike anything else. How could someone so young be beaten down by life already? Can he change that? Will they be able to make a life together like his parents did? Will Milo finally open up and let Connor in?     AmazonKU

ICE DRAGON PRINCE’S MATE by Danie Clark

Heartbroken after my fated mate rejected me. I never thought I’d have a chance at love.
At my cousin’s wedding, the bride’s beautiful red-head sister has my attention and protecting her is my pleasure. Rather than fight, I stow her away behind a pillar, pressing against her body to keep her shielded from those who might take issue with her betrayal, something I found out because she does not seem to be able to keep anything to herself, including her sexy body. “Is it safe?” Long lashes beat against the top of her cheeks as she waits for a response. I’m entranced by her beauty, and her voice that feels like my silk sheets. “Put your arms around my neck,” I command, coming up with a strategy to get her to safety so that I can join the fight. Without hesitance, she wraps her long, supple arms around me and whispers, “Like this?” A grin appears on my lips, and I nod. I’m bound by duty, but my wild heart wants what it wants, and right now, that’s Morgan. In whatever capacity I can have her.     AmazonKU

MONSTERS, MARRIAGE AND MISTLETOE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Rhea (AKA Mrs. Stein) has never gotten over her ex ending their marriage and abandoning her, but after several lifetimes apart, it’s time for them to bury the hatchet, the pitchforks, and the flaming torches, and be mature adults. After all, they’re both over two hundred. Manny Finklestein changed his name when he left Europe decades ago. He thought leaving Rhea behind would be the best thing for her. It was his fault that such a beautiful creature even existed—and was branded as a hideous monster. Manny is in shock (no pun intended) when he gets a message that Rhea is not only alive but in Pine Ridge for the holidays to say goodbye, part as friends—and get him to sign divorce papers. But what happens when magic, mistletoe, and merry-making combine with the former Mr. and Mrs.? Could they be destined for a real shot at love outside of a madman’s lab? It’ll take a holiday miracle to re-make this monster match.     AmazonKU

FURY OF THE KINGS (COURT OF THE FAE PRINCES BOOK THREE) by

I made a thoughtless decision, then I lost my princes…Apparently, the best time to ask someone a life or death question is when they’re fresh from being kidnapped and tired as hell. Who knew? Now, my princes are gone to a terrible place, and it’s up to me to bring them back. To do so, not only do I need to learn to survive in a new world of darkness and lies, but I need to decide how I feel and what I want for my life. Rescuing the princes is only the first step. Agreeing to turn this fake marriage into a real one is the next, if I can handle it. And then? Well, I need to figure out if I can be the wife to four men tricked by a potion     AmazonKU

TELL NO TALES: MM PIRATE FANTASY ROMANCE (ROMANCING THE HIGH SEAS BOOK TWO) by Edie Montreaux

Vadim has made peace with his former crew. He’s convinced them their emperor is in danger, but he’s still at war with himself. He’s certain his relationship with Klaus is irreparable. Besides, he’s already loved and lost twice. He doesn’t deserve a third chance with a man who is his better in every way. Klaus sees Vadim only as an enemy. He craves a normal life of laughter and love, but no matter how much he desires it, he’ll never be normal. His ability to detect magic users and his skill as a pleasure house worker makes that impossible. Vadim only cares about the former, not the latter, but Klaus wishes to ensnare him with both. Vadim handles Klaus with kid gloves, while Klaus snaps at him with bratty responses and underhanded actions. He might have gone too far by sabotaging Vadim’s sail bed, forcing them to share a mattress in the ship’s hold. When Vadim’s gloves come off, he could kill Klaus once and for all, or his touch could drive them both to recklessness.     AmazonKU

HEXES AND HEADSTONES (A CUMBERPATCH COVE MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Nola Robertson

Rylee has decided to embrace her ghost-seeing abilities and obtain her supernatural sleuthing certification. After weeks of studying, the only obstacle left is taking the final exam. In order to pass the test, she must prove she can communicate with spirits—a difficult task unless someone has recently been murdered. Fortunately, seeing a magical aura leads to breaking a witch’s hex and releasing the ghost of a woman who’d mysteriously disappeared years ago. Unfortunately, without a body, Rylee won’t be able to solve the case without sharing her secret with the town’s sheriff. Can Rylee, with the support of her family and friends, solve the mystery and pass her test before someone else falls victim to a hex?     AmazonKU

ARCANE BETRAYAL (ARCANE TALENTS BOOK SIX) by Angela Knight

Margay Whitfield has a mystical bond to a tiger spirit which allows her to call on the animal’s power — until a terrorist bombing leaves her with PTSD and shaky control over her inner big cat. Now she’s come home to Ashburg, S.C., where her mother owns a restaurant. Margay hopes that a simple, boring job will give her the time and peace to heal her psychic wounds and rebuild her control over Razia, her tiger. But when the terrorists who attacked her in Ukraine use Raz to turn the town against her and her mother, she has to call a cop. Though Ashburg Police Chief Grant Sawyer has no magical abilities at all, he and Margay were childhood best friends — and high school sweethearts. But ten years of tragedy has left Margay with deep psychological wounds and a fear she could hurt — even kill — the man she loves. Can Margay and Grant defeat the terrorists despite the odds, and rediscover their lost love?

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DAWG-NAPPED (HOLIDAY HOWLZ BOOK ONE) by Anne Kane

When one of Santa’s elves stops at the Prairie Dawg Saloon on his vintage motorcycle, Cyndi can’t resist taking a closer look at the classic bike. Then Bruce comes back outside unexpectedly and Cyndi panics, shifting to hide in one of the saddlebags. She doesn’t realize the bike is a matchmaking reindeer in disguise. Comet knows all about the sexy little critters of Dawg Town, and he’s decided the cute little prairie dawg is just what Bruce needs to cuddle up with him in his North Pole cottage.

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MIDSUMMER’S EMBRACE (TALES OF THE TELLURIAN PACK BOOK SEVEN) by Blake R Wolfe

VS Note: a “short”. Listed in Erotica.

When two fated mates meet under the full moon, there’s only one thing to do. And it’s still just as good as the first time. Adrian’s been spending many late nights at the park research center. So when he misses the pack solstice celebration, I can’t say I’m surprised. Thankfully, I knew just where to find him. However, I wasn’t expecting also to find the Mishipeshu, the creature he’s been studying, with a new calf. Adrian’s overcome with joy that this beast isn’t as close to extinction as he feared. When the beast leaves, Adrian and I are left on a beach under the full moon’s light. It’s just like the night we first met. The call of the wolf is strong, and our mate bond is even stronger. Who are we to resist reliving our first encounter, even if it means anyone could catch us in the act?   AmazonKU

CHAOS COMES TO CHRISTMAS VALLEY by Kate Satori

In the idyllic town of Christmas Valley, where the biggest crimes are relying on dollar store Christmas bags and making hot chocolate with water, Jamie Snow was born into a town full of elves, reindeer, and a jolly, old man. As a rare Christmas witch, she shines like a beacon of what not to do amongst her extended family and friends. In fact, she’s the reason Santa missed his delivery run last year, and everyone refuses to let her forget.
When chaos comes to Christmas Valley, and the yearly Reindeer Games are canceled due to a tragedy, Jamie is forced to rely on her wits and messy magic to uncover evidence of a crime gone bad. She’s convinced that solving the crime might be just the thing for her family and friends to finally forget her faux-pas and relish her for the woman she’s become, rather than the one who ruined Christmas. Can Jamie find answers before it’s too late? Or will Christmas be ruined once again?     AmazonKU

CRUEL TIDES (QUEEN OF TRIDENTS BOOK TWO) by Shana Brooke

Retrieving the trident was supposed to be the hard part. Now a new storm is brewing on the horizon. That curse the merfolk are under? Still swimming strong. Leander thought the trident could break it, but it’s breaking him instead. Sure, it gives him god-like powers, but they come at a cost too steep to pay—his life. If that isn’t enough, now we must make our way to the Indian Ocean or face the wrath of Barren’s queen. That’s how the four of us end up on an international flight to… where exactly is Barren’s island, again? Oh—five of us—sorry. Can’t forget Laverne. But we soon find this luxurious island conceals far more than glittering beaches. And just when things get cozy, a familiar sea wizard emerges from the shadows to pluck me away from my newfound paradise. When he draws me into his darkness, he whispers a secret that threatens to unravel the bonds I’ve forged with my mates. I can never let them know. But secrets, like waves, have a way of surfacing. If my mates do discover the truth I’ve witnessed here in the shadows… I fear these cruel tides will tear us apart.     AmazonKU

HEART OF THE FIRE (THE DRAGON TRIBUTES BOOK THREE) by Charlene Hartnady

The dragons on Draig Island are not your run-of-the-mill kind. They’re something else entirely…Although you will see characters from previous books, this story will follow Kim and Blaze. To avoid spoilers, there will not be a blurb. It is very much an enemies to lovers romance. For the best enjoyment, please read books 1 and 2 first.   AmazonKU

HAMMER AND POWDER (SEVEN BROTHERS BOOK ONE) by Megan Derr

he Kingdom of Rinaha is all that stands between the violent, greedy Boorna and the rest of the continent, and they do so by way of their immense and heavily guarded Wall of Gamala, an enormous undertaking that runs the length of the southern end of the continent, standing strong for more than two hundred years. Maintaining the Wall and the forces that guard it is an expensive undertaking, one that other countries are reluctant to contribute significantly to, despite the fact they benefit greatly from its existence. In an effort to change that, the king of Rinaha arranges a marriage between the powerful Takahara family and a royal relation of the neighboring kingdom of Aaran. Hideki, better known as Warhammer, is playing escort for his brother Saburo, the chosen candidate being sent off to marry the nephew of the king of Aaran and bridge political divides once and for all. Shortly after arrival, though..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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THE BROKEN PRINCE (DIRTY BLOOD BOOK FIVE) by Penelope Barsetti

I never should have saved her. Harlow is smart and fierce, and I should have known that she would cross me. Now I’m a prisoner under the castle–and once her father returns I’m as good as dead. I’ve heard tales of the king’s ferocity, and I know he’ll burn me alive with just his stare. But before he can kill me, I make a proposal. If he lets me live, I’ll pledge the vampires to fight in this war. The Teeth are dangerous, whatever plans they have are even more dangerous. King Rolfe needs me alive–whether he likes it or not. He spares my life–but I’m still a prisoner. The only person who can get me out of here is Harlow, so I ask her to pardon me. Whether she likes it or not, she owes me. I saved her from the teeth, so she needs to save me from this cell. If she doesn’t…I’ll die. And then I feel it…the affection she tries so hard to hide. There’s still something here, a fire between us that just won’t die. She should hate me from what I’ve done to her…but she doesn’t. Because she still wants me. And I deeply, painfully still want her.   AmazonKU

A DISCOVERY OF DEMONOLOGY (WITCHERY HOLLOWS BOOK ONE) by Amelia Hutchins

This book was previously released as part of the BABE23 anthology. What if Neverland existed? What if Peter Pan wasn’t a boy in tights? What if, instead, he’s a demon so powerful that he commands Hell’s Army? Rowan Teivel is the last man I should be feeling anything for. He is arrogant, dominant, and arouses something dangerously depraved within me. He’s also the darkest and wickedest soul I’ve encountered. I should have heeded the warnings I was given. But the moment I let him lure me into Neverland, I was his. One taste of the primal, ancient beast and I wanted him to destroy, corrupt, and desecrate me in the darkest, sensual way. If I let Rowan have absolute control over my pleasure, would it be the worst thing? He only wants to own my soul, or so I thought.

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CAROL OF THE WITCHES (THE WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 18) by Carol Ridder Aspenson

In the picturesque town of Holiday Hills, every snowflake that falls has a touch of magic and every resident has a quirky secret or two. This year, the most awaited event is Bessie’s annual Christmas carol night where magicals from near and far come together to sing enchanting carols crafted by a rare and ancient family spell that can only be conjured once a year. But as the first snowflake settled on the doorstep of the Enchanted, the town’s beloved bookshop and coffee house, Bessie discovers that the charmed carol sheets have vanished! Without these magical notes, Christmas in Holiday Hills will be silent for the first time in centuries. Enter me, Abby Odell, a witch determined to make Christmas right, and find those music sheets. With the help of my Burmese cat familiar, Cooper, my bestie, Stella, and her familiar a drooly dog named Pony, of course. The problem is, we have no idea where to start. As the clues unravel, we stumble upon a plot twistier than a candy cane and finds there’s more at stake than just a song.   AmazonKU

OF WULF AND WYND: AN F/F OMEGAVERSE FANTASY ROMANCE (THE KINGDOMS OF GYLDREN BOOK FOUR) by Lexa Luthor

Every secret has a price. In accordance with the terms of their marriage, Princess Roswynd and Prince Tharon must visit the Kingdom of White Sommer and Tharon’s family. Behind closed doors, Tharon asks a lord to assist her in seeking permanent peace for her kingdom. But Tharon must hide her plans from her power-hungry brother, Saxon, who wishes to restart the war. Meanwhile, Roswynd has a chance to further investigate the murder of Tharon’s mother, Edeva. She quickly determines that Eustace Blakesley’s journals may hold valuable information about Edeva’s death. However, the journals are secured in Saxon’s bedchambers. Once Roswynd steals them, she uncovers more dark secrets within the House of Blakesley. Secrets that could dearly cost Roswynd and Tharon.

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BETWEEN BROTHERS by Stasia Black

Remus isn’t about to wait around for happiness. It’s time to go steal himself a consort. As for what his conjoined twin brother wants… well Romulus didn’t ask him before locking them up for two hundred years, did he? No, it’s time to take what should have been his long ago. And if Remus has to go to war with his own twin to get it… well let the games begin.     AmazonKU

BITE THE WITCH THAT FEEDS (PAWS AND POLTERGEISTS BOOK THREE) by Mara Webb

A mysterious stranger disrupts the calm of Celeste’s home, banging on the door relentlessly and sending her barking mad. This enigmatic figure holds secrets about her family, particularly her sister Gemma, who remains tight-lipped in the face of probing questions. The intrigue deepens when the stranger meets an untimely demise in the heart of the town. A revelation from her ghostly Aunt Sissy propels her towards a dangerous encounter with the town’s resident demon, all in the name of quick cash. But does Celeste have a good poker face? As if navigating supernatural confessions and demonic dealings weren’t enough, Celeste’s attempt at a relaxing date night with the local chief of police is rudely interrupted. Chaos is unleashed the second a beat-up station wagon rolls into Silverwood and Celeste’s parents step out. Let the fur fly!   AmazonKU

MERCURY RISING: A BRIDE FOR THE BLOOD LORDS NOVELLA (THE INFERNO UNIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Alessa Thorn

Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you’re never going to be the same again. Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows. For centuries, Asteria and her lineage have sworn to protect an ancient vampire clan. When tragedy strikes and her family falls to a rival clan’s ruthlessness, Asteria seeks vengeance. There is only one vampire strong enough to aid her quest: the legendary Mercury. But waking him from his centuries-long slumber won’t be easy, especially with betrayal brewing in his own bloodline. Mercury awakens to a world that has passed him by, and that was never part of the plan. Driven by a desire for retribution against those responsible, he sees in Asteria a key to unlocking his family’s treachery. Despite the chaos and violence surrounding them, Mercury is drawn to Asteria, eager to offer her a deadly gift; the heads of her enemies in return for her becoming his forever.     AmazonKU

CLAW’D (EVERGREEN COUNCIL BOOK TWO) by Vin George

“Conditioned to hate him but I can’t stop craving him.” On the verge of bloodlust, vampire Sorley breaks into wolf shifter Gethin’s home. Gethin, who’s been indoctrinated to avoid and even despise bloodsuckers, wants to turn him over to higher ups in the Evergreen Council and forget about him. If only it were that simple! Sorley seems to be a victim of a mysterious attack, pinging Gethin’s protective instincts. He’s also devastatingly gorgeous, and Gethin is thrown by the attraction. As a wolf he has no business getting entangled with an immortal malevampire. Even if they give in to their desire, it can only ever be a fling. Sorley just wants to go home and bury his pretty head in the proverbial sand, but however much he hates it, he needs Gethin’s help. He might even get some benefits out of the deal. The infuriating, furry hunk of a shifter has kind eyes, and his scent is unexpectedly delicious. He also, curiously, makes Sorley feel safe. But Sorley is definitely not developing any feelings for the man. That would be absurd. When it becomes apparent Sorley is not the only victim of an unknown assailant, the entire Council must pull together to stop the attacks. Egos clash as tension rises, and you could even say there’s a lot at stake.     AmazonKU

FORGED: BECOMING THE ORC QUEEN by BE Brouillard

I’ve never seen the face of the beast who pursues me. All I know is that he’s relentless in his quest. They say that I have the Curse. A ticking timebomb of uncontrollable bloodlust. If only they knew that everything I’ve done, I did for my people. Still, they plan to cage me. Lock me up and give me a “cure” that may end up killing me. Now, I’m on the run from a relentless hunter. There’s no escape. He’ll follow me to the farthest reaches of our realms – and if he catches me, I’m doomed. Surrender is not in my nature; I’ll fight him fang and claw if I have to. I just wish he didn’t revel so much in the chase. You see, my pursuer is an elite Orc guard, and the faster I run, the harder I resist the more he seems to enjoy it. With each interaction, there is a dangerous dance between predator and prey, and the lines are seriously beginning to blur. Now, I’m questioning who truly holds the upper hand as I find myself playing a treacherous game of danger and desire. Who knew that an Orc could be so deliciously attractive? So strong, so powerful, and unstoppable in everything he does…and I mean everything. Then, I’m snatched away from the Orc warrior – and just when I was starting to think that I might not want to be rescued, after all. I soon discover I’ve gone from the frying pan into a raging inferno. And I’m seriously loving the heat.     AmazonKU

EVERLASTING HONOR (DRAGON ROYALS BOOK SIX) by

I’m pregnant with my first child, and I’m nesting…totally normal. Except my version of totally normal nesting includes hiding a magical artifact to make sure it can never fall into the hands of villains again…In this epilogue for the Dragon Royals series, Honor and her men enjoy one more adventure… and have their first glimpses into Hanna’s future.   Amazon

A SECRET SHIFTER LODGE CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone

It’s those bloody diamonds. I wouldn’t have taken off if not for them. Or flown coach with a creepy stalker after me. When our plane crashed into the mountain…I knew I was really screwed. I should have died on this snowy mountain…Luckily, someone’s come my way. But this sexy hermit wants nothing to do with me. All he wants is to save his son, back in his secret lodge. Too bad I never take no for an answer. And it’s just as well…Because I’m not sure I can survive on this magical mountain alone. My stalker is still out there, and he’s coming for the diamonds. I need this steamy bear shifter, more than anything in the world. I need his help…And maybe, just maybe, I’ll get to have him for Christmas.     AmazonKU     AB

SANTA’S SECRET by JA Armstrong

For eighteen years, Charlotte Klaus lived a sunny life as an aerospace engineer and professor in Florida. But when her father needed her help back home in Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland, to take over the family business, she packed her bags and returned to the Arctic. After ten years of running the family business and raising her daughter, Magda, Charlotte’s friends and family can see she’s lonely. In fact, Magda has a special Christmas wish for her mom—to find love again. But there’s a problem. How can Magda send a letter to Santa at the North Pole when her mom is Santa Claus and lives in Greenland? Luckily, Charlotte’s elf secretary, Eli, has wise advice: say a prayer instead. And soon enough, a new resident arrives in their small village. Dr. Rowan McCarthy is an Irish geologist on a one-year contract to study the volcanic landscape of Disko Island. She makes an immediate impression on its residents—especially Charlotte and Magda. A friendship blossoms into romance between the football-playing, nature-loving geologist and the affable Charlotte Klaus. Charlotte still has not shared her secret, and she fears life in Greenland will lose its luster for Rowan. But with a bit of magic and a lot of love, perhaps Santa will get an unexpected Christmas present after all. Forget everything you know about Santa Claus in this light-hearted, family-friendly holiday romance from JA Armstrong. Everyone deserves love—even a single lesbian mom who is an aerospace engineer and who happens to be Santa Claus.     AmazonKU

A WOLF IN THE GARDEN (LOST MOON: UNRAVELLING MONSTERS UNIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Allegra Hall

VS Note: From NOV 30.

Ellie never expected to see him again. Two years after the Unravelling revealed monsters and their hidden realm to the world, garden designer Ellie Harding seems to have her life together, living out her cottagecore dreams on the picturesque island of Motuwai, New Zealand. What she never expected was for Van Livingston, the wealthy American she grew up with every summer, to walk back into her life nine years after a tragic event destroyed their romantic relationship. What’s more, it turns out Van is a wolf — a hybrid werewolf/wolf-shifter, to be exact — with two wolves and two wolf forms. He’s just as handsome as ever, and without the glamour, his gold eyes and towering height have her feeling hot and bothered all over again. Van was her first love, and she could never blame him for how things ended… but that doesn’t mean Ellie’s ready to take him back. She has her own problems to sort out, including a secret that’s been eating away at her. Van’s wolves know that she’s his mate. He wasn’t supposed to find Ellie yet. After breaking away from his father’s pack, Van’s plan involved settling into his newly-purchased vineyard on the island of Motuwai. Only then did he plan on tracking Ellie down — to apologise, to grovel, and to beg for her forgiveness. But the moment he scents her in the unlikeliest of places, he’s done for. His wolves won’t let it go — Ellie is his fated mate — and this time around, he’s not going to ruin things. However, Ellie isn’t quite the same woman he used to know, and something sinister has been lurking in the shadows. Van’s alpha instincts drive him to protect her, but will it be enough to keep the danger at bay?   AmazonKU

SPLASHING THROUGH THE SNOW (PROTECTION, INC.: DEFENDERS AND FRIENDS) by Zoe Chant

The only way to break his curse is to bring his mate to the Defenders holiday party. Too bad she hates the holidays. Norris loves his unusual shift form. What marine paleontologist wouldn’t want to turn into a giant prehistoric fish? When he meets his mate Annabeth, a brilliant and beautiful barista studying to be a marine biologist, love hits him like a tidal wave. What could possibly go wrong with a fated romance at the happiest time of the year? First, there’s the curse. He’s turning into an enormous armored fish at the most inconvenient times, and she has no idea that shifters or curses even exist. And the only way to break the curse is to reawaken Annabeth to the magic of Christmas. Not to mention Hanukkah. And Winter Solstice. And…Then, there’s the grinch. Ever since a truly terrible day last December, Annabeth has hated winter holidays. All of them. It doesn’t help that she has to wear an elf hat to work. But everything turns around when Norris steps into her coffee shop. He makes her feel as warm inside as a marshmallow toasting over an open fire. So why does he keep suddenly running away? And why does he seem so disappointed when she tells him he can take her anywhere… except to a winter holiday party? And with friends like these…In between preparing for the holiday party and fending off “help” from their flying kittens and other magical pets, the Defenders are delighted to help Norris court his mate and break his curse. Or maybe that should be “help…”     AmazonKU

BLACK SUN (STAR TOUCHED: VAMPIRE BRIDE BOOK ONE) by Michelle Madow

Amber Benson has no idea what to do for the rest of her life, let alone what major to pick for college. So when she inherits an apartment in Manhattan from a grandmother she never knew, she moves there faster than a New York minute. Her plan to find herself is soon derailed—on the subway, where she’s attacked by demons. Even crazier? She defends herself with something she never knew existed: magic. But it’s not her newfound ability that saves her. It’s the intervention of a mesmerizing warrior with otherworldly grace… who then proceeds to kidnap her to a supernatural kingdom hidden in the heart of the city. Because Amber’s savior—Damien Fairmont—is a king. A vampire king. And he’s just declared to his entire kingdom that Amber’s destined to be his bride, whether she wants to be or not. But trying to escape her so-called destiny as Damien’s queen isn’t Amber’s only problem. Because dark forces are rising in Manhattan. And now that they’ve gotten a taste of her powerful magic, she’s not just a target for Damien’s affections, but also for the sinister shadows that lurk in the underworld of the city.   AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MAGIC (CLOVER PACK BOOK TWO) by Savannah Lee

I probably shouldn’t have followed the strange Fae man through the mysterious portal. 
Scratch that. I definitely shouldn’t have, but when the choice was to either get my friends killed or jump…I jumped. Now I’m stuck in the faerie lands, where enemies lurk around every corner, waiting to strike. The Fae Queen will rest at nothing until she gets her hands on me. I have something she wants, something she needs. Something I stole from her. The catch? I can’t remember where I put it. I can’t remember anything from my former life, having erased my memories to hide from my past in the human realm. Now I’m on a mission to recover what I’ve lost, arm myself with the knowledge of what I’ve hidden, and save my friends – including the hunky panther shifter I can’t seem to get out of my head. If I don’t die trying first.     AmazonKU

SEMESTER 9 (URBAN ACADEMY BOOK 10) by Mazzy J March

With finals over, and the winter season upon us, we can all enjoy the holidays. Most of the students from the Urban Academy have headed home for a much-deserved break, but my mates and I have decided to stay and create a special Yule season together. Jo, my boss at the Midnight was a huge fan of the winter holidays and not only would I be able to work all the hours I wanted, but with Onyx and Raven committed to spending this time at Asher’s family home —something both of them declared they’d pay a billion dollars to get out of —the bar would be shorthanded. All was merry and bright at first, but of course in the urban jungle where paranormal crime abounds, nothing is ever as easy as it seems. Erik, the vampire who helped us take out my evil uncle Dean wants to find out who killed his lady Diane decades ago, and he’s enlisted our help. He saw her briefly, during our finally battle with my uncle, but she was gone before he had a chance to speak to her. It would be easier if Onyx and the others were here. Maybe they’ll come back early? But either way, we are to help. It’s only fair. And how boring would it be just to sit around and drink eggnog with shifters and vampires and the fae?   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE PACK  (TALES OF THE OMEGAVERSE SERIES) by Jasmine Fox

To survive in a deadly hunting game, I paid a price too high to maintain…I knew my life would be tough as hell since the age of six when I was diagnosed as an Omega and thus taken away by the council. For years, I suffered from maltreatment and lived like a numb slave. Until the day my first heat came…My life fell into a darker desperation. A heavy collar was put on my neck, tiny clothes barely covered my body, and I was sent to the forest to join a hunting game. Not as a warrior, but as the prey. And when I was found unclaimed by three werewolves. Three! All scary powerful, threateningly dignified, and seductively attractive. And I was going to be shared by three of them in public?! I thought my life would come to an end before it really had the chance to begin. And it’s true. Since they nourished the new me.     AmazonKU

A WINTER WISH: WISHING FOR LOVE by Megan Ryder

Mirror Mirror on the wall, show me my true love. Callie Ricci, research librarian and self-avowed romantic, has been waiting her whole life for her prince to come. She saw him for the first time when she was eighteen in a magic mirror, but his face was obscured. Every midwinter she gets a glimpse of him, but each year the figure moves slowly away, indicating the love is fading, become less of a possibility. Alexander Morin, local police officer and protector, has always been in love with Callie but she has never seen him as anything other than a friend. Convinced he’s lost his shot, he resolves to find a new job and life elsewhere. When someone tries to steal the mirror, Alex and Callie must take the mirror into hiding for safekeeping. As they spend time together, they may discover more than a thief. They may discover true love.

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

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November 29

November 22

November 15

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

NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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). 

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STOLEN BY THE BARBARIAN: PRIMAL MOON BARBARIANS BOOK THREE by Iona Strom

Imprisoned for discovering an unspeakable truth, lies were spread portraying me as a monster. The only monsters on Zune lurk in perpetual darkness, having retreated to where the light never touches the ground. Despite my years as a warrior elite, even I fear what lies in the blackened abyss beyond the sun’s rays. Regardless of the dangers, not even the horrors prowling in the shadows will stop me from doing whatever it takes to keep her safe. She is mine to protect!     AmazonKU

GOSSAMER CHAINS (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN – ORIGINS) by RK Munin

Rain and the thirty other humans living on Omanal are in trouble. Well, not just them, almost everyone living on Omanal’s only arable land is suffering. Several gangs have developed over the last few years, and now they’re competing for territory. The Massoc, the species that owns the planet, can’t be bothered to deal with the rapidly escalating brutality. If the farmers of Omanal stop producing, the Massoc will simply sell the planet off to a company or species that might not let Rain and her people stay there. This means Rain and her people are caught between a rock and a hard place. They need to remain productive or lose the land their families have been working for the last hundred years. They’re also forced to contend with constant stealing and the potential for violence around every turn from the gangs. Desperate for help, Rain posts an advertisement on all the closest space stations. The offer is simple: protect the humans and land in exchange for all the food they can eat and a home of their own. She hopes to entice retired military personnel or mercenaries who want a safe place to settle. What she gets is a massive warrior in his prime from a species she’s never seen before. And not a moment too soon because…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

HIDDEN IN PREDATOR PLANET by Vicky L Holt

As the architect of IGMC’s AI VELMA, CeCe Pain stumbled onto a secret so dangerous, she knew she had to act, even though it would trigger rippling consequences throughout the universe. Plagued by guilt over the lives her decisions have affected, she yearns for freedom, only to be overtaken by an incomprehensible horror that could break her forever. Now her life hangs by the thinnest thread–one woven with both love and hatred. If she makes it out alive, she’ll face the hardest choice any human could make: to become a monster at the price of her own humanity, or to let a cunning evil overrun everyone she holds dear. Raxthezana knows the missing human is not his fated heart mate and yet … he feels an irrestistible connection from across the sister planets. Unlike most of his kind, he believes the only power that can save her before she becomes a fragmented memory lies with him. To achieve his ends, he makes an unthinkable choice that may haunt him forever. But if it means the clever and untouchable woman lives, he will die content. Forced down paths of impossible sacrifice, they will be hunted to the ends of Certain Death by vicious and merciless enemies. Only love has the potential to save them from a bloody finale, but on a place called Predator Planet, will it be enough to overcome the monsters that surround them? In a universe where only the strong survive, love is a weakness that leaves you vulnerable–or it could be the power that overcomes everything. Even death.     Amazon     Apple Books      Kobo

NINE REALMS OF THE UTI: BARBARIAN PRINCE (NINE REALMS OF THE UTI BOOK FIVE) by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Emily Steinbach hadn’t even gotten comfortable from being dismissed for a mission among the barbarians of Kaili when she was called to action. She’d been trained as an alternate, because a Di-ore was offered to each of the Nine Realms of the Uti and there was illness within the colony. But they had filled their quota of ‘sacrificial lambs’ and sent her on her way. She’d barely managed to throw off her terror, though, and focus on her latest project when she was summoned to replace a Di-ore that had gone ‘missing’ and not arrived where she’d been supposed to go–to the realm of Prince Loki of the Flaxen tribe. If that wasn’t shock enough, she discovered when she arrived that Loki had decided to make the most of his ‘gift’ by thoroughly enjoying her.

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AGNARR’S JARLIN: ABANDONED ON NIFLHEIM 2 (A MONSTER ROMANCE WITH SPACE ORC VIKINGS) by Jenifer Wood

PIPER – Having accepted my fate as Agnarr’s mate, I’m thrust into Niflheim’s tribal politics. Agnarr and I will become the new jarl and jarlin, as Astrid is eager to step down. But the arrival of 12 human women adds complexity. Some elders readily accept us, while others hold prejudiced views, seeing humans as weak and useless. Between this and the insatiable mating frenzy Agnarr and I still find ourselves in, it’s all I can do to keep my head above water. I must lean on my fellow humans and mate to navigate this new life.  AGNARR – My elska mate is here, slowly adjusting, but my new role demands more than I’d hoped. I’m to be jarl with Piper as my jarlin. I knew the transition would be difficult, but the addition of 12 women has made it even more so. Some respond with dangerous, outdated ideas. It takes all my restraint not to react with brute strength, so I lean on Piper and Astrid to learn diplomacy and restraint. All I want to do is allow myself to fall into the mating frenzy, but there is a tribe to run and a future to be forged.

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DOCTORE (GALAXY GLADIATORS ALIEN ABDUCTION ROMANCE SERIES BOOK 20) by Alana Khan

Love is the ultimate weapon against darkness. Ayla – Who said the universe doesn’t have a sense of humor? After being abducted and living in hell for three years, I escape straight into the protective arms of the sexiest, most decent male I’ve ever known. The funny part? He’s chosen to live a monastic life that has no room for me. Doctore – 
Finally free after a lifetime of cruel treatment, I wanted to live out my remaining years in peace. Ayla is sensual, spirited, and far too smart to miss the eager arousal I try to hide under my loincloth. How can I resist the tempting human who came hurtling into my life?     AmazonKU

THE REINVENTED DETECTIVE by Various

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

What happens when time and technology change the definition of crime and punishment? Science fiction often focuses on future technology without considering the society housing it. Social norms may change as tech changes — or not. What will criminals, investigators, judges, and juries look like in a complicated future of clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, or body augmentation? What stories emerge when we acknowledge the possibilities of new laws, new police methods, and the birth of sentient Artificial Intelligence, as well as all the ways they can clash or combine? The Reinvented Detective presents stories that complicate law and order as well as the concept of criminals, detectives, punishment, and justice for all by showing how shifting technology, the rise of sentient AIs, and shifting social attitudes may affect what is not only acceptable, but expected, within both real world and digital communities—and everything in-between. These stories reinvent detective and true crime tropes, recasting them for the 21st century, and above all, experimenting, astonishing, and entertaining.

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ALL I WANTED WAS A GLASS OF VINO BUT AN ALIEN DUKE KIDNAPPED ME INSTEAD (BUBBLE BABES BOOK THREE) by Petra Palermo

VS Note: Listed in Erotica.

The Bubble Babe series continues in this standalone novel. Will an aquatic alien duke be able to reconcile the fact that his fated mate is a small, mouthy, human woman who can’t swim? Will that human be able to love him despite his scars and the fact that he’s keeping her captive? ☆MARTA – The reality of being a mob boss’ daughter is anything but glamorous, despite what one might think. In the absence of true freedom, my only companion was my loyal dog, Bruno. When he passed, I felt like my life had hit rock bottom. But when Aliens abducted me from my pity party in a local wine bar, I realized how wrong I was. As if things couldn’t get any worse, I woke up in an Alien duke’s closet, forced to rely on a giant alien pleasure toy as my only means of defense. Fingers crossed it won’t! All I know is that the gaudy duke can’t stand me…and the feeling is mutual. ☆RAF’ERE – Throughout my dukedom, I have dedicated myself to restoring the fi’len species to their natural aquatic habitats. How in the goddess’s name am I supposed to do that when this human is my mate? Despite her mouthiness, the tiny human cannot swim. Did that stop me from stealing her cryopod from a crashed ship and locking it in my closet? Absolutely not. I also didn’t expect her to wake up and demand answers, either. But I can’t expect my people to look at me to lead if a human stands beside me, despite how much my body burns for hers. The dilemma arises: should I prioritize the goddess’s wishes or grant her the freedom she deserves, joining the other human refugees?     AmazonKU

BRUTES AND BARGAINS BOOK ONE: THON by J J Strand

Krista is not having a good week. For starters, her father pawns her off to a guy three times her age and calls it a marriage, then she’s exiled and left to die when the whole thing falls apart. Now she’s lost, she can’t feel her fingers, her stomach is steadily devouring itself, and she has no resources or connections. Oh. And it’s raining. Freezing in the wilderness, a chance encounter brings Krista face-to-face with Thon, a massive Harkurian hunter, and his brothers, who offer dinner and a bargain. They will provide safe passage offworld and a life-long stipend to cover Krista’s expenses on a new planet. Thon only wants one thing in exchange. A child.     AmazonKU

DISSONANT STATE (THE GIFTED OF BRENNAX BOOK TWO) by Jo Miles

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. An LGBTQ scifi release of note. And I’m always ready for a sentient ship character!

Kay Wilder despises Ravel Corporation, whose occupation of her home planet left Kay with a useful but debilitating power to hear others’ emotions. Unlike her brother Jasper, an activist who fights corporate injustice, Kay has always stayed as far away from the corporate states as possible. Until now. Because Ravel has kidnapped her brother, and the only way Kay can help him is to go undercover working for the enemy. Forced to lie about what Ravel did to her home, it’s harder and lonelier than Kay could have imagined, until she finds an unexpected ally: a sentient ship who hates working for Ravel as much as she does, who will risk discovery and destruction to help their first and only friend. But the risks are far greater than Kay’s and Ship’s safety. To save Jasper, she may have to let another world suffer her home’s fate—and betray the cause her brother has risked his life for.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

COPPER AND SNOW: A STEAM PUNK HOLIDAY ROMANCE (WINTER’S VERSE BOOK ONE) by Nicole Hayes

A drama set in a steampunk snow globe. Under the protection of mysterious domes, Winter survives apocalyptic weather on the outside. Meanwhile, things heat up inside between the three Founding Families as 23-year-old Lexia Tempest gains more public-facing responsibilities in her family’s crop dynasty. This is easy when it comes to the Factory Master’s 24-year-old son, Axis Flicker—Lexia’s lover since they were teenagers. But maybe not so easy encountering Gauge Snow—head of Winter’s mining industry. At age 29, Gauge revels in the spotlight as Winter’s Founder and savior from the blizzardy apocalypse. The Founding Families rule the sectors in a triumvirate of equal opportunity in almost utopian conditions. However, a conspiracy beneath the domed surface challenges not only Lexia, Axis, and Gauge, but the entire foundation of Winter. Intrigue, sex, and death threaten the balance. Will a looming past and a shining future shatter the delicate shield surrounding the Founding Families? Or will the conspiracy strengthen passionate dynamics in unexpected ways?     Amazon

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE APOCALYPSE (HOLIDAY REMIXES) by Liz Shipton

Marla was the last person left on Earth…until Ben showed up. Since the apocalypse wiped out humanity eight months ago, Marla has been on her own. And to be honest, she kind of likes it that way. Peace and quiet. Tending her garden. Hiking with her dog. And then Ben comes to town. Noisy, cocky, and always out in his backyard working on some project, he’s making a mess and ruining Marla’s tranquil, post-apocalyptic utopia. His one saving grace is that he usually has his shirt off while he’s doing it. Marla can’t help spying on him through the window. There’s something familiar about his face…Then, on Christmas Eve, Ben crosses a line, and it’s the last straw for Marla. But when she storms over to his place to give him a piece of her mind, she gets a very unexpected surprise.
This is a steamy, lighthearted, standalone Christmas story you can read in about 35 minutes.      AmazonKU

THE PRECIPICE OF UNDERSTANDING (DARANII ALLIANCE BOOK TWO) by C J Dragon

Reunited with his husband, Talin, Jon spends a few blissful days reconnecting with him. Their reunion is short lived as there is trouble on the border of Daranii space that must be investigated without delay. An old enemy is waiting, and has already struck against the heart of Daran. The loss that ensues wreaks havoc, calling long held beliefs into question, and putting Talin in jeopardy. Can Jon help Daran change their beliefs, or will Talin be the sacrifice given for their grief? Will the price of victory be more than their relationship can bear?

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LITTLE GREEN DREAMS by Delilah Devlin

VS Note: This one seems more scifi romance adjacent than actual SFR but it sounded interesting.

A tabloid reporter seeks the truth behind an alien abduction claim made by a woman whose husband disappeared, although the truth may destroy his chances to woo her beautiful daughter…Sometimes, Joe Franchetti hates his job at the National Informer, especially when he’s assigned to cover stories involving aliens from another world. When he is sent to investigate the story of a woman in rural Arkansas who claims aliens abducted her husband, he vows to debunk her story, no matter how much the truth might hurt her attractive daughter. Sandra Billingsley has a problem. Her stepfather is missing, and her mother is the prime suspect in his disappearance. In addition to protecting her eccentric mother from a possible murder investigation, now she must contend with a national tabloid reporter set on exposing her mother as a murderess or a madwoman. While the investigation turns up more suspects and the local townspeople scheme to profit from the “alien invasion,” Joe and Sandra work together to unravel the mystery, knowing their attraction is doomed to end in pain when the truth is revealed.     AmazonKU

UNFINISHED: A CHRISTMAS ALIEN ROMANCE by R L Olvitt

Sienna Prescott has always followed the rules, and she’s always had a plan. That doesn’t change when the man she thought would be her fiancé ends things in a crowded restaurant one warm June night, dashing her dreams of marriage and a family of her own. The last thing on her mind is looking for love again, but one simple list changes her life forever. At thirty-six years old, she’s spent too much time living for everyone else, so she makes a list of resolutions and vows to change. Number three on that list? Date men you wouldn’t normally consider—have fun. Sienna pushes herself way past her comfort zone when she signs up for the Mate Portal Program. A Xithilene mate was never on her radar before, but when she reads the first message from R’kash of Ith’ss, High Priest of Evathi, Sienna knows she’s in deep. R’kash and his young daughter Veesha worm their way right into her heart from a world away. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

ALIEN CHRISTMAS RESCUE (HOLIDAY WITH AN ALIEN FATED MATE BOOK ONE) by Alina Riley

VS Note: From NOV 27.

When my ship crashes into the mountains, I crash into the arms of a very handsome silver alien guy. I was hurrying home for Christmas, but the storm destroyed all my plans. When I wake up to the hulky silver guy, maybe the storm isn’t the worst thing ever. Yet, I’m here, away from everything I’m used to and… they don’t celebrate the holiday at all…Between the cold in the mountains and the storm that threatens to kill me, am I safe? Is there warmth for me?     AmazonKU

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VS: I’ve been doing a lot of tiktok videos for STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER lately, so I picked that one for a backlist highlight today. It’s my scifi retelling of the Anastasia legend and I enjoyed the challenge of translating the elements of the Russian duchess’s life and rumored survival into a scifi romance. Complete with HEA of course! And I anser the question of whether my heroine is or is not the princess or an imposter.

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER by Veronica Scott

First published in the Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology…

Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.

Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?

And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist?

As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.

A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…

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GIFTED TO THE BEAST (PROTECTIVE MONSTERS IN LOVE) by Alison Aimes

Sometimes it’s the monster who saves the girl—after he captures her, of course. For centuries, I’ve been dreaming of revenge. Trapped in a frozen realm I can’t escape, I’m a monstrous deity forced to do someone else’s bidding. Until one day, I’m set free.
Liberated by an innocent female who, in danger and alone, summons me, unknowingly unleashing me on her world… and her. So I make her mine. She thinks I’m a monster. She’s not wrong. But sometimes it takes a monster to vanquish an even darker nightmare. Now I just need to convince her our demons are a perfect match—before I’m dragged back to my icy prison and I lose her forever.

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A WITCH FOR MR FROST (WITCHES OF CHRISTMAS GROVE BOOK FIVE) by Deanna Chase

Earth witch, Payton McCabe finally has her dream job in a town she loves. Christmas Grove is not only magical, but it has the small-town charm she’s always craved. Love isn’t on her radar. In fact, she’s never wanted to get married. So, when she agrees to pretend to be a rock star’s wife for a weekend, she figures she’ll do her part to help him out and then it’ll be over, right? Wrong. Now she’s falling for a bad boy rock star and one way or another, she knows her heart is going to be broken. Spirit witch, Atlas Mazer is on top of the world. As the front man for the bestselling rock band in recent years, he can’t imagine settling down. But when it’s time to make good a promise he made years ago, he finds himself in a bind and the only way out of it is to convince his family that he’s found the one. Now he’s a groom in a fake wedding, trying to dodge news reporters, and falling for a woman who has only promised him a weekend. Will he find love this Christmas or will he be dateless on New Year’s Eve… again?     AmazonKU

WED TO THE DARK ELF by Eden Ember

In a world ruled by monsters and divided by factions, a single DNA match could change the fate of Alia Terra forever. “Wed to the Dark Elf” plunges you into the life-altering journey of Iris Flemming, a human orphan, and Vamen Blak, a formidable dark elf warrior. Thrusted together by tradition but bound by an inexplicable connection, they must navigate political unrest, brewing revolution, and their own conflicting emotions. Will their love be the catalyst for unity or the spark that sets their worlds ablaze? Prepare for a tale of love, war, and transformation that will leave you questioning where your loyalties lie.     AmazonKU

THE CHRISTMAS STONE (CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALES) by Lexi Ostrow

One lonely king. One adventerous tourist. One legenday sword and a little Christmas Magic bring unexpected joy.     Amazon

THE THOUSAND DOORS OF MIDNIGHT MANOR by Various

Welcome to Midnight Manor… A place where dreams and nightmares are behind every door – Once a year the famed Midnight Manor opens for the lucky few that find it, offering redempton, chaos and the guests hearts desire… if they are willing to search for it. Join fourteen authors as they weave short tales of the macabre, the sexy, the evil and beauty for those that pass through their doors. Because Midnight Manor can give you your heart;s desire, or damn you right to hell.

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LAVENDER SPECULATION by Jamie Zaccaria

VS Note: From OCT 17.

Come along into the forest and bear your heart’s hidden desire. Sit in the doctor’s chair and trust that the procedure will cure what ails you. Look your demons in the eye and challenge them to fight. Enter if you’re daring and feel these tales raise goosebumps along your arms as they take you from modern New Jersey to fairytale lands and back again. From witches to werecats and spirits to surgeries, this collection puts queer women front and center in some of the most popular subgenres of speculative fiction. Horror, dark fantasy, and magical realism coalesce in this stunning collection of all things dark and divergent.     AmazonKU

FORTRESS OF BLOOD AND POWER (FAE OF BRYTWILD) by Rachel Schade

Sacrificed to the fae, her only hope is to run. But the cruel royals who seek her have never lost their prey. Florentia (Ren) Cantwell has always been an outsider. The townspeople fear her and her unusual silver hair, spreading rumors that she’s not entirely human. She’s never believed those crafted lies—until a stranger causes her to manifest dangerous winter magic. Determined to be rid of her, Ren’s brother casts her beyond their town’s borders, into the fae land of Silverfrost, leaving her as an offering to the cruel royal family. Ren knows that if the royals come to fetch her, she will face unspeakable horrors. Accepting the help of Garrick Darkgrove, a handsome wolf shifter and fellow loner, she flees the royal hunters in a desperate attempt to reach safety. But all goes wrong one heartbreaking night. The sibling king and queen take Ren to their austere fortress, where she is entangled in a series of deadly trials meant to test her magic and her bloodline. She is a spectacle. A tool. A captive. Forced to navigate a world of torture, manipulation, and demons, Ren knows she can trust no one. Not even Garrick, the man she now understands is forbidden to her. The one that, against her better judgment, she’s falling for. She’s prepared to pay for her freedom—but when the cost is her heart, the price may be more than she can bear.     AmazonKU

RUTHLESS (VILLAINS AND VIXENS BOOK TWO) by Cassandra Featherstone

VS note: From NOV 12.

Fire will cleanse your soul. I thought I was a phoenix who rose from the ashes of my past free of the pain and betrayal, but I was wrong. Jinx, Dwyn, Coda, Raz, and Mo were nothing more than bad memories until they magically reappeared in my perfectly organized world as smoking hot adults. By the time I realized they were the boys I loved as a teen, it was too late. For the second time, an explosion changed the course of my life in the blink of an eye. I don’t know if The Five are dead, captured, or hiding. What I do know is the shadowy client intent on conquering the criminal underworld by killing off competition will pay for daring to take what is mine. He may believe he’s won by using me to eliminate The Five, but there’s a twist he couldn’t plan for…The Guillotine is no longer working alone.     AmazonKU

MELDERBLOOD (THE MELDERBLOOD CHRONICLES BOOK ONE)  by E A Winters

Princess Aviama’s world has been steeped in chaos ever since long-dormant magic returned – and came alive in her blood. Enemies to the north have summoned her to compete for the hand of their prince, an invitation she cannot refuse. Despite unstable powers, she is sent to keep the peace, gain the prince’s trust, and discover the hostile kingdom’s sinister plans. As rumors about the prince’s hatred for magic melders spread, Aviama is forced to conceal her abilities while battling to defend her kingdom—amidst whispers of a murderous secret society. With threats on the rise, Aviama starts to wonder if she’ll ever earn the prince’s trust. But will she live long enough to find out?     AmazonKU

HONEY MOON (COASTAL WOLVES) by Harlowe Frost

Tamsin’s city is safe. She’s married Paige, the love of her live. Now all they need is some time to themselves. What could possibly go wrong? The newly married leader of the Santa Cruz werewolf pack and her wife decide to travel to Paris and London to celebrate their nuptials. Everything is set for their romantic getaway. In between the pain de chocolat and fish and chips, the two see nothing but romance and full bellies. When they arrive abroad, visiting the sites and friends is everything they hoped for, until they learn that witches and wolves are still at war in other parts of the world. Then Paige goes missing. Can Tamsin convince the foreign rivals to see past their animosity to help her find her mate? Follow Tamsin and Paige on this final journey into the lives of the pack from Santa Cruz.     AmazonKU

NECK-ROMANIA (NECK ROMANCER BOOK EIGHT) by Elizabeth Dunlap

VS Note: From NOV 10.

Goddess, this is it. This is the end. Jaz’s long awaited honeymoon should be a time of joy, but she finds herself consumed with fear after everything she and her five husbands have been through. While prepping to resurrect her beloved father, she can’t help but wonder what took him in the first place, what sinister plot had he discovered that ended his life? Determined to uncover the truth, Jaz and Alec head straight into the lion’s den, taking their place beside the most powerful witches in the world. As she struggles to find answers, Jaz meets a mysterious wizard with secrets of his own, secrets that have been buried for centuries, secrets that will destroy everything she loves. Can Jaz trust him with their future, with everything they have at stake? Or will the destruction in his wake consume them all? Neck-Romania is the final book in the Neck-Romancer series, a medium burn reverse harem paranormal romance.      AmazonKU

FANGING OUT (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 79) by Milly Taiden

Damon Davis is the new alpha of a small-town panther pride. He’s handsome and charismatic, well-respected, and never in need of female companionship. Of course, Gerri Wilder can’t let that continue. The matchmaker sent the most beautiful, caring and strong woman his way and he can’t think about anything but keeping her. Mia Jinks escaped her hometown a long time ago and never looked back. Now that her pride has a new alpha, she’s coming back, her heart cautiously open to the possibility of a fresh start. But just because he’s hot and charming doesn’t mean she’s ready for romance. Damon and Mia find themselves drawn to each other by a force that defies their attempts to resist. As love begins to blossom, a shadow from the past emerges. Damon has to find a way to save the community, Mia, and himself from a sadistic monster who will do whatever it takes to have all the power.   AmazonKU

FINDING ANSWERS FOR CONFUSED SUCCUBI (OBSCURE ACADEMY BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood

Can a charming cupid help a confused succubus work out who she is? Mandy has always worried that there’s something wrong with her, especially when she knows she doesn’t feel the same way about things as most succubi. When her best friend encourages her to seek out a cupid for help, Mandy turns to Darius, and soon finds herself uncovering things about herself that she never even thought possible. Finding Answers For Confused Succubi is a light-hearted succubus & cupid academy m/f romance set at Obscure Academy. It features a succubus trying to figure out who she is, and a handsome and sweet cupid determined to help her.

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HIS ALPHA PRINCE by Kota Quinn

Trapped in one of the last territories where omegas have no rights, Astra only has two options: to be auctioned off to the highest bidder or to try to become one of the prized Jewel Omegas. When Astra’s best friend is forced into an arranged marriage, they decide to have one night of freedom by sneaking out to attend a night parade. Only, Astra never expects to meet an Alpha, let alone a demon Alpha who lights his soul on fire. Maven is a Prince of the Fourth Kingdom of the Demon Realm, and he is bored. Desperate to feel something, his friend convinces him to attend a series of parties where alphas get a chance to court the omegas looking for a mate. A week before the first ball, Maven attends a Christmas celebration where he meets his fated mate. Not wanting to frighten the little omega, Maven uses an incantation to appear human. He plans to win Astra’s heart before showing him his demon appearance. Only, Maven finds out his mate is the most sought-after omega of the season.     AmazonKU

RETURN OF THE QUEEN: A WHY CHOOSE PARANORMAL ROMANCE (THE GODHUNTER SERIES BOOK 37) by Amy Sumida

Fairy Tales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. After an accidental request sends Vervain far back in time, she finds herself stuck in a real faerie tale. But her arrival has set the story askew. The fated lovers aren’t falling, but villages in the Earth Kingdom are. To get home, the Godhunter will have to outmaneuver her own husband, find the culprit behind the sinkholes, and play matchmaker. A queen’s work is never done.     AmazonKU

CLUBS: A DARK FANTASY (GAMES OF GODS BOOK TWO) by Charlie Nottingham

A witch librarian, a werewolf bar tender, a dead girl, and a detective who’s determined to make someone pay. Brooke and Declan have been inseparable since their one-night-stand unlocked an ancient myth confirming that they’re soulmates. A librarian and a bar tender. They shouldn’t work, but they can’t imagine life without each other now. But they just might have to. Because a dead woman was found outside Declan’s bar, and all the evidence points to him. As more bodies surface, and more evidence stacks against Declan, he and Brooke have to decide. Find who’s framing him themselves, or run before the nosy cop exposes their supernatural origins to the human world.   AmazonKU

HER ORC GENTLEMAN (BLACK BEAR CLAN BOOK SIX) by Zoe Ashwood

When your family sends you to the orc kingdom to get rid of you, you know you’ve really messed up. Perhaps scratching the face of a rich lord was an excessive reaction to his attempt to win my hand in marriage. But how could I have known he’d get an infection and lose his eye? When the entire duke’s court turns against me, my uncle offers me a way out: serve as his emissary to the lands of King Gorvor, disappear from the public eye for a while, and return after people forget all about me. It seemed like a good idea at the start, but now I’m trying to navigate the orc court, and it’s not going great. In fact, an orc warrior has attached himself to my side, claiming I’m his fated mate. I want to hate him, because he’s always there, watching over me, protecting me – and my cat – but he’s more of a gentleman than any of the men I met in human lands. And when he offers to show me what being mated to an orc could be like, I cannot resist him for long. The issue is, I’m only here for the winter, and leaving might be more painful than I thought.   AmazonKU

DELICIOUS ALPHA (OMEGAS INN LOVE BOOK THREE) by Lorelai M Hart

Ransom – My career as a chef doesn’t leave me much time for dating. Besides that, I’ve never been the suave type. It’s not that I don’t want to be, but issues with relationships in the past have left me cautious. So, when I receive an invitation to the famous Bearclaw Inn, I jump at the opportunity. All I have to do is show up, and an omega is almost promised. Matthias – I spend too much time in my own world. As a video game designer, it’s my job to create worlds, but my digital life has left my animal wanting more. He wants an alpha, a family, and more. Never heard of the Bearclaw Inn but a vacation away from screens sounds perfect to me.     AmazonKU

THE GUTTER SHRIKE: BIRDS OF ERISHUM TRILOGY (KINGDOM OF ERISHUM BOOK TWO) by Gwen DeMarco

Vallen, once a member of the king’s shrikes, now stands accused of treason against the Kingdom of Erishum. Alongside four others, he has been condemned to serve as a sacrifice to the monstrous hyva that roam the Dying Wilds. His only hope for survival is a shadowy map and religious amulet his childhood friend Nyssa slipped him. Despite terrible odds, Vallen manages to escape from the sacrificial mound, but not before uncovering a terrible secret – one that could shatter the very bedrock of Erishum – only known to King Jorek and the Grand Enumerox Berossus. Now he must return to Erishum to save Nyssa from the fate of an irreconcilably corrupt kingdom. Their quest for escape takes them through the perilous heart of the Dying Wilds in the hopes of finding a new home. Their journey is fraught with challenges that stretch their bravery and resilience. Venturing into the treacherous depths of the corrupt land, Vallen and Nyssa find themselves locked in a relentless struggle against the ever-present dangers of hyvas, treacherous landscapes, unpredictable weather, and startling revelations. They forge on without knowing if there is even life beyond the vast dead lands.   AmazonKU

TRICKY AS A THIEF (KEEPERS OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK THREE) by Kendra Moreno

Lambs will become Lions…Robin Hood is retired. He’s lived his life of thievery and adventure and he’s ready to settle down in the Enchanted Forest for good. No one can bother him anymore. Not the merry men. Not the rich idiots angry he stole from them. Nothing and no one. Until a woman steps from a magic portal and threatens him with a blade. Jill Morris has spent years trying to escape her prison in the Underworld, and when an opportunity comes, she takes it. She certainly didn’t expect to find herself back in the Enchanted Forest so different from when she left. Nor did she expect the man who refuses to help her stop the flow of demons that follows. When strangers appear and request her help, she can’t decline despite having her own problems. Her home is in trouble and the evil spreading must be stopped. The rot is taking over. The Followers of the Crimson Merge are rising. The Piper is leaving chaos everywhere he goes. Hades is sending death threats and love letters. There’s no other option for Jill than to face each problem head on. Now if only she can convince Robin Hood to come out of retirement and steal one last time.

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FALL OF LIGHT (DARKER SHADE SERIES BOOK TWO) by T S Snow

Author’s note: Fall of Light is the second book in a series of stand-alones. Due to mature content, this book is not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen. Despite Rise of Shadows being a why choose romance, Fall of Light is a MF paranormal romance in with cameos from Mora and her guys.     AmazonKU

COVEN TALES: BLOOD AND SECRETS by Erik Schubach

Detective Enid Vosh, a Malefica, or Witch, and recent graduate of the NYPD Academy, finds herself embroiled in a homicide case which points to a serial killer in the city. The victims all wind up being Elves who are hiding in the city as Sapiens, from the International Aelftus Assembly. Following the twists and turns in the case with her partner, Detective Rashid Sader, with the aid of Enid’s own Coven, the venerable Central Park Coven and improbably, a representative of the Elf Assembly, it is a race to find the killer before he strikes again. Secrets are revealed, including one Enid herself has held her whole life, and a new ally is made. Caroline Duffy, self made billionaire, takes an interest in Enid that is more than just professional, and Enid finds herself helpless against the beguiling woman.

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KISS OF FROST (DRAGON LAIRDS SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Amy Pennza

What good is power if you can’t control it? That’s the question I’ve asked myself since I learned I’m the most powerful witch of my generation. In theory, I should be able to bend the air to my will. In practice, I’m more likely to accidentally trigger a hurricane. To prove myself, I have to capture the North Wind—the most volatile force on earth. As far as quests go, I expect it to suck. What I don’t expect is to meet my fated mate in the form of a smooth-talking Scottish Highlander. Callum McLeish is half-dragon and half-incubus. He’s also drop-dead gorgeous and determined to follow me to the frozen wastes. It’s cold in the North, but my new protector sets my nights ablaze. Things take a scorching turn when we arrive in the wastes and meet Graeme Abernathy. As a member of the Brotherhood of Ice Dragons, Graeme took vows to live a solitary life. His heart is frozen, and his attitude is as chilly as his castle. But dragons mate in threes. And the more time Callum and I spend around Graeme, the harder it is to deny the pull between us. Graeme isn’t supposed to feel anything. So why does he feel so perfect to Callum and me? Still, there’s something unsettling in the air. As things heat up between the three of us, danger does as well. Because Graeme has secrets—and a past that refuses to die. As the temperature plunges, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If I don’t unravel the mystery that swirls around Graeme, I could lose both of my men forever.     AmazonKU

DIGNIFIED (BEGINNING’S END SERIES BOOK 11) by W J May

An arrow flies over the water…and two lives hang in the balance. After delivering their warning in the ivory citadel, the friends think their part of the story is over. Little do they realize, the adventure has only begun. While fleeing the island, a shocking act of violence brings heavy casualties. But every disaster has a silver lining, and the fellowship finds itself stronger than ever before. Stronger, but different. War is coming, and not everyone stands on the same side. The immortal army is gathering its forces, but the battle has already started on the other side of the sea. Darkness has struck, and the realm is bleeding. A thousand rising voices, and a thousand ready swords. Is there anything that can unite them? Is there anything that can cross the immortal divide? Or have some wounds struck too deep…? Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel.

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VENOM KISSED: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Sydney Winward

Monsters are captured for one reason only—to be experimented on and forced to serve in the king’s army. Betrayed by the people she loved the most, Kikka Takasi has known nothing but pain and misery throughout the long ten years of her captivity. A strong will and pure determination have been the only things keeping her from losing herself entirely, even if she lost something as precious as her voice during one of their experiments. Convinced she would die in captivity, she’s stunned when a group of Umazi warriors breaks her free and absconds her to safety. In his quest to rescue and protect monsters, Warren Steelsworn has vowed to keep himself from falling for one of them again after the tragedy of what happened the first time. But everything changes when he meets Kikka, a winged-snake shifter who shares a special spark with him. However, she doesn’t speak, and it only makes him want to learn more about her. Despite his vows, he can’t help the feelings of attraction and desire growing between them. But peace is short-lived when the king wants her back, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim her. Can Warren honor his vow to himself and let her go? Or will he shatter bonds and risk everything for the woman his heart has wanted all along?     Amazon

GRAVE CONSEQUENCES by Sandra Barret

When Tamar Richler, an unlicensed necromancer, raises someone from the dead, she is forced to earn her license from researcher and top necromancy expert in the state, Maddy Wu. Maddy is both beautiful and unreachable, with lofty standards Tamar feels she can never meet. Maddy knows better than anyone the dangers of unlicensed magic. After an accident years before leaves one brother dead and the other mysteriously uninjured, Maddy attempts a resurrection herself before the ambulance and licensed necromancer can arrive. The result leaves her with chronic illness and fatigue, and her brother in a coma. Now her only goal is to right her wrong and bring him back. When Tamar connects the dots to what really happened, the two of them must fight against the most politically powerful necromancer in the state to save a life and prevent the threat to their own survival.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE by Liana Brooks

Meet Iris Muhly, American star of the hit international TV show Shattered. Just kidding. Ingenue Iris definitely acts in the show, but the vibe? Less ‘star’ and more ‘character the fans hate most’. Bad enough on a normal show. But on a show where fans literally vote to control the plot? A disaster bad enough to potentially kick her all the way out of Korea since her work visa expires the moment her contract does. Arriving home on a freezing December night to find her agent in the process of moving a Jpop star into her apartment? Hardly a vote of confidence. And that’s before a package explodes on Iris, literally showering her in death threats. If only the fans loved her enough to vote for her to stay. Heck, right now she’d settle for a place to stay tonight. Or a vote (of confidence) from, say, Max Kang, hotter-than-hot lead villain in the cast of Shattered.

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DEATH PULLS THE STRINGS  (THE ALCHEMICAL TALES BOOK SIX) by Elle Hartford

In this magical mix-up of fairy tales and murder, Little Red Riding Hood solves the mystery at the heart of Pinocchio . . .What does it mean to be truly “alive?” Red is looking forward to accompanying her boyfriend to a conference in the big city, Brass. Too bad her best friend and magical companion, William, isn’t on board! In fact, William’s been acting strange, and it’s only when he hears of a murder in Brass that he decides to tag along. Along with their friend Officer Thorn, Red and William have been asked to consult as impartial investigators in the death of a city gnome. The problem? It wasn’t only a gnome who died: an enchanted broom was found destroyed as well. To make matters worse, the crime was reported by a young “puppet” who wasn’t taken seriously at first. With each new twist and clue, Red finds herself more tangled up in strings of deceit, magic, and politics. The entire city of Brass is wondering if puppets and magical creatures can act freely–and in the midst of it all, William is preoccupied with a shadowy stranger . . .With each new mystery, Red is willing to learn something new. But this time, what she learns just may be the most elusive quality of all: what it takes to be a real friend!

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THE ACCIDENTAL TIME TRAVELERS COLLECTIVE by Various

It’s About Time – Time-traveling thieves and assassins. Mysterious visitors from the past and future. Historical encounters that were never meant to be. Predestination paradoxes and miraculous machines. Journeys through the ages that take unpredictable twists and turns, sending the travelers—and the reader—where they least expect. Welcome to The Accidental Time Travelers Collective, Volume 1, featuring twelve short stories by an international group of speculative fiction authors who share a common love of time travel. Each story ventures into the realm of alternate possibilities (or impossibilities). The stories range from whimsical to technical, thrilling to uplifting. Some will make you laugh. Others will touch you in surprising ways. All offer an adventure into tantalizing futures and haunting pasts. So if you’re ready for a wild ride, take a trip through time with us!     Amazon

SECRETS AND KISSES (BLUE RIDGE MAGIC BOOK TWO) by M A Innes

Stefan – Magic. As a librarian, Stefan knows there’s magic in books and imagination, but it isn’t until he moves to the mountains of North Carolina that he realizes people can come with magic too…well, the locals at least seem to come with magic…and fascinating relationship dynamics he thought were just on TV and in books. Boyd – Dragons. Somehow, the council gave Boyd the job of telling the new librarian that dragons and mages are real. He’s not sure who he pissed off to be the one to scare the adorable librarian into leaving town, but he’s not happy about it. A man as sweet and shy as the town’s new librarian can’t have any idea about what the locals are hiding or what kind of thoughts Boyd has been having about him, can he? When people aren’t as innocent or grumpy as they seem, a curious librarian and a slightly grumpy dragon will learn that love is even stronger when there’s a bit of magic involved.     AmazonKU

DARK VOYAGE MATTERS OIF THE MIND (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 78) by I T Lucas

As conflicting expectations strain Dagor and Frankie’s budding relationship, they join a shore excursion to the ruins of Tehuacalo, where an ancient map of dubious origins claims a powerful amulet is buried. Despite Kian’s reservations about the danger of entering cartel territory, Kalugal is set on leading the group of immortals, gods, and one human on an adventure and promises they will be back in time for Amanda and Dalhu’s wedding. When the leisurely archeological quest turns into a deadly conflict, the group stumbles upon a much more precious treasure than the amulet they have set out to uncover.     AmazonKU

THE LIES OF VAMPIRES AND SLAYERS: MAGIFORD SUPERNATURAL CITY (MAGIC ON MAIN STREET BOOK ONE) by K M Shea

By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies. I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it. I start my new life by joining the Magiford supernatural task force, which exists to protect humans and supernaturals from harmful magic. There’s just one problem. All of my teammates who work the night shift with me are scared of me since slayers are the assassins of the supernatural world. Worse yet, even though I’m doing my best at pretending to be a human during the day—a necessity as a lone slayer can quickly become a dead slayer—I’ve utterly failed to win over any of the humans in my apartment complex since I have the charisma of an overdue investigation report. That changes when a handsome vampire moves in next door. Connor may not be willing to try …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

MATING INSTINCT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK THREE) by Katie Reus

VS note: A re-release, which has been “lightly edited and rewritten” per tha author.

She left because he couldn’t love her the way she needed…Human Kat Saburova had her heart broken by the Shifter Council’s ruthless enforcer. So she left and never looked back. A year later, an attack that nearly kills her brings him back into her orbit—but she wants nothing to do with him. Now he’ll do anything to save her…Shifter Jayce Kazan has made countless enemies, but for a short time he found peace with a sweet, funny human. Though it tore his heart out, he let her go for her own good. But someone tried to kill her and inadvertently turned her into a shifter. And now that she’s in danger, he’ll cross every line to save her. Even if that means saving her from herself. As he fights for a second chance, the extremists who almost killed her once are looking to finish the job.

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URIEL: YULE LADS BOOK TWO by Macy Blake

His holiday is about to go off-book…Uriel Lad is single all the way. He enjoys his quiet life in the small town of Mistletoe Falls, running Ornamentary Books and More. This holiday, though, Uriel’s Yule Lad magic is back, which means making mischief throughout the season. It should be a perfect Christmas, until his new friend Joe begs for help with a problem. Joe Watson loves his new life in the quaint little holiday town he’s come to call home. His happiness is threatened when his ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly. In a panic, Joe claims that his closest friend in Mistletoe Falls is his boyfriend—his fake boyfriend who has snow interest in love or romance. Uriel’s magic is causing havoc in his life, and his pretend relationship with Joe is complicating matters even further. He’ll have to use every trick in the book to save his heart and make sure Joe gets the happily ever after he’s always wanted.     AmazonKU

A PACK CHRISTMAS: MYSTICS AND MAYHEM HOLIDAY STORY by Heather Renee

One bright idea. One holiday. Lots of chaos. Cait wants to have the perfect Christmas, but Roman thinks she’s possibly lost her mind. Then, when nothing seems to be going right, she just might agree with him. But freak snowstorms, Grinch-y wolf shifters, missing dragons, and new mate bonds won’t stop the festivities. With the help of Lucinda, Andie, Amersyn, and even Dawsyn, Cait’s Christmas celebrations continue. It doesn’t matter that someone spiked the punch, the power has gone out, and that there might not be enough food for everyone to eat. The gang’s all back together and by the time the clock strikes midnight. There just might be a little surprise waiting under the tree for each of them. This is a standalone story within the Mystics and Mayhem world and told from multiple points-of-view. It’s best enjoyed as long as you’ve read at least one of the previous trilogies and as a fun holiday read!     AmazonKU

DAZZLING by Chikodili Emelamadu

Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure’s father died. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a man who promises to change their fortunes, but his feet are hovering just a few inches above the ground. He’s a spirit, and he promises to bring Treasure’s beloved father back to life if she’ll do one terrible thing for him first.
Ozoemena has an itch in the middle of her back. It’s an itch that speaks to her patrilineal destiny, an honor never before bestowed upon a girl, to defend the land and protect its people by becoming a Leopard. Her father impressed upon her what an honor this was before he vanished, but it’s one she couldn’t want less—she has enough to worry about as she tries to fit in at a new boarding school. But as the two girls reckon with their burgeoning wildness and the legacy of their missing fathers, Ozoemena’s fellow students start to vanish. Treasure’s obligations to the spirit escalate, and Ozoemena’s duty of protection as a Leopard grows. Soon the girls’ destinies and choices alike set them on a dangerous collision course. Ultimately, they must ask themselves: in a world that always says no to women, what must two young girls sacrifice to get what is theirs?

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HAUNTED BY MYTH by Barbara Ann Wright

Chloe knew her future would be boring. Every job pales in comparison to the family legacy: hunting monsters and banishing ghosts. But that birthright belongs to her mother and sister, leaving Chloe forever outside looking in. Until her sister dies without warning. Chloe gets the family magic, a lack of self-confidence, a grieving mother, a sarcastic spirit guide, and room for nothing else, especially love. And lately, someone seems to be summoning ghosts and protecting monsters, and all clues point to one very famous face: Helen of Troy. Helen has spent hundreds of years running a sanctuary and rehab for the last mythical creatures on earth. And she has a huge chip on her shoulder about that whole Trojan War thing. Neither she nor Chloe has time for the other’s philosophy or to see if their growing attraction is more than skin-deep, not when there are some monsters that won’t be sent to the Underworld without a fight.

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THE ROYAL CURSE (TWILIGHT MAGES BOOK ONE) by Eliot Grayson

His birth magic leaves Prince Nikola with nothing but bad choices: live as another man’s possession, subject to his whims and his desires, or remain dependent on a potion that stunts his powers and prevents him from knowing love. Andreas vows to protect the prince with his life—whether Nikola wants him to or not. After all, the queen pays his soldier’s wage. Nikola’s nothing but a job to do. But when they find themselves stranded, with Nikola’s potion running out, Andreas has to…improvise. Because what Prince Nikola needs to survive is the opposite of a lowly guard’s respectful protection. It should’ve been only one night. Just until the potion’s refilled. But now that Nikola’s had Andreas’s touch, he craves Andreas again and again. He shouldn’t. But he—and his magic—can’t live without it…The Royal Curse is a high-heat MM fantasy romance with a stubborn prince, an even more stubborn soldier, and cursed magic that can’t be denied. There is an attempted on-page assault that is not between the main characters. HEA guaranteed.     AmazonKU

ORLAINA (UNBOUND PROPHECY) by J L  Jackola

One will claim her. One will covet her. One will cherish her. One will cage her. They will all underestimate her. Orlaina gave her heart to Diarmund the moment she took her first step as a goddess, but his brother, Aodhan, refused to see her as anyone but his. The strife caused by his obsessive need to rule will bring Orlaina to her breaking point. In her desperation, she will strike back and create a prophecy that will run its course for millennia. Her legacy will shape their world. Her power will define her reign as a goddess to be feared.     AmazonKU

SHRIKE: BIRDS OF PREY BOOK TWO by Karlee Berrios

After the events of Albatross (the kidnapping, Isla’s real identity, a gruesome murder— he definitely deserved it, but still) left everyone reeling, Shrike picks up right where we left off with Isla, Fritz, and Caspian struggling to find answers. And a certain missing redhead. The introduction of Eamon and his Arcana Militum changes everything, giving them the upper hand needed to rescue Bel. But does he have to irritate Isla every step of the way? Yes. Of course, he does. Even if they manage to free Bel, the things she’s seen will stay with her forever, the consequences of someone else’s sins weighing her down once again. Not only will Bel transform, both inside and out, but every one of them is irrevocably changed through the events of Shrike, for better or worse.    AmazonKU

LIKE A MOTH TO A FLAME by Carmen Rosales

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